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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04
The Citizen. Of Oskaloosa. has

The Citizen, Of Oskaloosa, has got
a crumb Of comfort, sugar-teat, over
which it gets up and crows in the
cooling gentle strains Of the harmless
innocent when budding mental vision
is bounded BY its mothers knee, and
the fond parental smile.
just listen to it's nursery song:
'THE injunction granted by Judge
Wright against the St. Louis & Ce-
dar Rapids r. r. Co. proves q blow
square in the pit of the stomach of
that concern. Under this reverse to
it, it doubles up and kicks like calf
with the collie. The Hairy Nation
in its woe longs for the Day Of judy
ment; While Ottumwa, with it's fists
full Of tears and it's eyes doubled up,
shakes its shaggy locks and says there
is a thereafter" just SO. Please
sing:
. the taters they grow small
Over there,
" the taters tney grow small
Over there;
0 the tatters they grow small,
Case they plants 'em in tho fall,
And they eats 'em tops and oil,
Over there"
When are you coming down, Mr..
to tear up the iron on the "a
miles Of tho Cedar Rapids and st.
Louis Railroad now down, and the
cars in successful operation over the
same into Bloomfield, the County |
Seat of Davis County?
Bah ! True to tho old suicidal prac-
ice which has sickened, cursed a.
'lmost ruined Oskaloosa, tho people
'fthat quiet hamlet now madly and
rush into contest which
S, we tear, to crush them into atoms,
'eyond the power Of resurrection.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04
The Cyclopedia,

After having thrashed out all Eu.
rope with our Mccormick Reapers
and Now rs, and footed the assem-.
bled nations till they couldn't rest
with our Chickering Pianos, and gen.
orally and specifically having taken
the rag off Of the BUSH in all the ex.
hibitions where the arts and sciences
of Europe and America were brought
into fair competition, and having
knocked all their l4cxicons higher
than Gilderoy's kite, (if any body
knows who he was) with our Web
s,cr's and Worcester's Dictionaries,
1t only remained for the full es .ab-
ment of the superiority of American
inteliectuallity, that our Dsna's and
lipley's, our Sillimans and Agaziz's,
our Prescott's and Bancroft's, our
E2cchcr's and Chapin's, our Gree
Icy 5 and others, should combine their
Varied stores of knowledge, in a Cy-
clopedia, to make it distance all the
other similar works of the kind in
existence, and :his we have in sur.
passing excellence in the New Amer.
lean Cyciodedia published by Apple.
ton 4 Co, New York, originally in
l6 volumes, with an annual every
since, which now makes the complete
set, % volumes.
For years the best minds in Amer
ca, who have distinguished them
selves in Art, science, History
Theology, Politics, Biography, anc
ia the entire range of Englisl
literature in this country, have beer
engaged in writing TO- this wort
until it may now be regarded as tn,
crystalization of American brains i,
one grand comprehensive work
which is a library itself, and contain
the very essence of everything wortl
knowing, and of vastly more valu
TO your son, or daughter, as a pres
cnt, than eighty acres of land, pro
viding you think more OF the deve
opment ofyour children's heads tina
o!their stomachs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04

MUSICAL CONFERENCE.-The Davis
County Musical Convention was held
at Bloomfield last week under the
direction of Prof. I'll. S. Perkins,
There were over 100 in attendance
and much interest was awakeped.-
1t was in every respect a success.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04

The Lewiston (Me) Journal says
there have been 5000 gallons of sick
ness at the liquor agency there dur
ing the Pee. So y. and that, as the
names OF purchasers are recorded, it
is evident that many persons who
look pictures Of health require
great many quarts o: medicine dnr-
ing the course of year.
The Rhode Islanders are lamcnting
the failure of the clam crop.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04

HOUSE.
A bill was introduced and referred
granting lands to the Tennessee &
Coosa Railroad Company.
Mr.. Cook reported o bill authoriz-
ing the erection Of bridges over the
Ohio river. Passed, 81 to 50.
provides for appointment by the
Secretary Of War with the approval
Of the President, of a Board of Scien-
tifc Engineers, to examine and re-
port to the next Congress the proper
width and span of railroad bridges
across tho Ohio adapted to the wants
of navigation and commerce, and
that no bridge shall be erected un-
less it shall have one continuous span
not less than 500 feet in width and
clear over the main channel.
Mr.. Judd introduced Joint reso.
luton requiring tho Pacific Railroads
and branches to give bonds guaran.
teeing the proper completion Of their
Roads, and to bring them up to the
standard fixed by the Special Com
missioners now examining such roads
before receiving aid. Passed.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04

Mr.. Wilson. Mr.. Speaker, with
this statement Of the case l leave it
with my fellow members, and send it
to the country, but not without that
keen pang which ever accompanies a
challenge of personal integrity. A
great wrong has been done me. l
give you the truth, but it does not
heal the wound which has been in
fiicted on me. Still / feel that with
safety my good name may be left in
the keeping of my fellow.members
of this House.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04
Chicago Feb 81

Chicago, Feb. ~.
Thomas Stewart. accused of the
murder of man named Herbert, IN
house OF prostitution, on Jackson
street, last winter, was found guilty
and sentenced to imprisonment for
life. The woman, Riley, tried as an
accomplice was acu aitted.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04

NeW IOrK, FeD. 70.
A Now York special says:
Gen. Grant in speaking Of the
Georgia case, thought the delegates
from that State ought to be admitted
in Congress. He did not approve of
the expulsion Of negro members, but
thought the courts could remedy
that.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-04
Washington, Feb. q.

The bill having been considered as
in Committee of the Whole was re-
ported to the Senate and Sumner re
newed his amendment to pay the
claim of Massachusetts, for advance.
ment of money to the q. 8. during
the warof 1912.
ConkIing raised as a point of order
that the amendment having been al
ready ruled out of order, it could not
again be offered.
Sumner and Fessenden insisted that
previous action having been taken in
the Committee Of the Whole did not
preclude the offering of the amend
ment in the Senate.
1t was decided in order by a vote
of Is to 20.
A long discussion ensued, pending
which the senate took q recess.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29
Messrs. Sprague and Abbott.

The adjournment Of the Senate last night
left things in an interesting but not satisfac.
tory condition. Senator Spraguc likened
Senator Abbott to puppy, and the latter
arose to inquire if Senator Spraguc meant it.
but unfortunately the Senator from Rhode
Island was net in his scat, aud so the qucs
tion remained unanswered. The Senator
from North Carolina, however, declared that
he would get satisfaction" This stimulated
curiosity to know how he would get it
whether by the duello, fsticuf, or ''sassing
back" Would Sprague recognize the "code''
if invited /? He is said to be good shot
but as a Northern man, he might not approve
that style of settling his difficulties. Alb
bott, too, is Northern man, native of New
Hampshire. and probably might have the
Northern ideas in regard to murder made
easy by the code. But yet when blood is
up people do not always act upon their NOR
al convictions -Wash STIR.
R@rThc gentlemen have settled the mat.
ter by mutual explanation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

There arc three journals published in
Staunton, all Of them aiming at the same OBJ
ject. Politically, their features arc the same.
We would not propose to change our position,
but VIC woulllkc tomakc the VIRG1NIAN diff
fcrcnt from all othcrs-morc original-more
domestic, and less partizan paper. In or
der to carry this project out, VIC invite the
aid of correspondents. Well written articles
on subjects Of general interest will be thank
fully received and cheerfully published. The
encouragement We have rcceived-the kind
expressions Of trlends-and the gratifying
words Of God speed" justify us in believ-
ing that the experiment of keeping the ma
chine in motion will be crowned with ultimate
success. The Editor is working for a joint
ASSOCIATION of worthy and industrious young
men, who are DESTROYS Of obtaining a fair
compensation for their labor. He is no no,
vice in the use of the pen, nearly half his life
having been passed in conducting literary as
well as political journals lie has seen edi-
torial life in all its phases, and knows what
it takes to make up a palatable dish for the
public. Good sclelections, they say, are al
ways better than bad originals. Very true
but we shall endeavor to make them both
good. We therefore again invite the aid Of
our writing friends.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29
-Leg0L Notices.

COMMISSIONERS SALE of Valuable Water
~ Power called the Forge Property on
South River, near Waynesboro, with valuable
lands
By virtue of decree of the circuit court Of
Augusta county, rendered on the 18th day of
January, 1869, in the causes of ssGallaher, vs.
Patterson, and others and "Pattersons Admin
istrator and others, vs.. Patterson's heirs and
others" the undersigned Commissioners will pro-
coed on the premises on SATURDAY, MAY, 22d,
1869, at IL o'clock, NJ to sell at public auction 10
the highest bidder, the following valuable real
estate, to wit:
Est. The Forge property South River II
miles above Waynesboro', consisting of about IS
acres of hand with dwelling house and outhouses,
the Forge buildings and fixtures The water
power is one of the best on the river, the dam is
in good order. This property is very desirable
for manufacturing purposes
Ind. Three several tracts of mountain lands
supposed to be valuable for timber and minerals,
lying near by, containing about 1921 acres more
or less, consisting of three tracts, of 926 acres
805 acres, and 400 acres.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand to defray
costs of Sale and of said suits, and the residue
upon credits of 6, 18, and so months bearing in
terest, for which bonds with approved security
will be required, and the title retained as uli--
mate security. N. X. TROUT,
II. NJ. BELL,
april 22-tds Commissioners.
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Newspaper Law.

Postmasters are required to give advice by
letter when subscriber does not take his pa
per from the office; and give the reason fol
it not being taken. Neglecting to dose, makes
the Postmaster responsible to the publisher
for payment.
"Any person who takes the paper regularly
from the Post-ofice, whether he has subscrib
ed or not, is responsible for the payment Of
the subscription.
"Any one ordering his paper discontinu ed
must pay all arrcarages, or the publisher may
continue to send it until payment is made
and collect the whole amount, whether it is
taken from the Office or not
"The Courts have decided that refusing to
take newspaper or periodical from The Post
office, or removing and leaving them uncalled
for, is 1rima facie evidence of intentional
fraud"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

SAVANNAH GA, April 27-United States
District Attorney Milledgc arrived to-day.
A. S. Bigelow, of New York, and VIM. j.
Adler were arrested to-day, charged with con-
nection with whiskcy frauds Both were
released under bonds to appear at the May
term Of the United States court. It is ru-
mored that startling Developments in this
connection will soon be made by the grand
jury.
The weather is warm.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Secretaries
Boutwell, and Fish and Postmaster General
Creswell we're absent from the Cabinet meet
ing to-day.
No appointments we're made to-day, and
there is an absolute lull in politics.
New YORK, April 27-Francis W. God
dard, late a captain of carbineers in the first
Rhode Island regiment, publishes a card pro-
nouncing Senator Sprague liar, caluminator
and poltroon for his reference to God dard's
alleged bad conduct at Bull Run
WILMINGTON, N. G., April 27.-Coloncl
John W. Forney and party arrived at the
Purcell House this morning. They leave in
the morning for Charleston.
SAN Francisco, April 27.-The fire at
the Gold Hill mines, Nevada, continues
Five hundred men are out of employment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

A NOBLE SENTIMENT.-Senator Casscrly
Of California, in recent speech before the
Senate said: eff the State of my home on
the Pacific coast, to which I am bound by
every tie that can link me to the living or
the dead, were today as the State of Virginia
is, upon whose hills we look from these win
dows, and if the same hard terms were pro-
posed to her by this body, think know
that to the extent Of my poor abilities, and
wherever my weak voice could be heard, 1
should everywhere, at all times, in season and
out of season, urge upon the people of my
State this eternal truth of history, of man
thing but its own dishonor, brought upon it
by its own act"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

In the approaching election in this State
a great deal will depend on the Valley. In
the election for members of the State Con-
yention in 1867 there was the greatest apathy
and inaction in that part Of the State. Rock
bridge county, for example, actually gave a
Radical majority. The result Of such apathy
there, and elsewhere, gave the carpet-baggers
and negroes the convention, Forty-fve
thousand whites failed to vote, leaving out
those who had refused to register We hope
this will not be repeated. We need an ac-
tive canvass AMI full vote in the Valley
particularly. Our greatest strength lies
there.-Enquiyer &. Eran,iper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

MUG SMAsH1NG.-The Richmond papers
give long and graphic accounts of brutal
prize fight which took place near that city on
Monday morning, between two bruisers by
the names Of Charles Doherty and Thomas
Harmon, representing ireland and England
After eishty-six rounds the second Of the
Engishman threw up the sponge, and the
lrishman was declared victor. Both men
were considerably battered We are rapidly
becoming re constructed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

OFFICES FOR CoNsTITUENcY.-Thc Sen
ate has lost all self respect; members con-
tend that they are compelled to recommend
their constituents for Office in order to secure
themselves. The Baltimore Gazette, says:
There was day when Senators, proud of
their country, thought of little save its inter-
est and its honor. Now, Senator thinks only
Of ga due regard for his future" and admits
that, in order to keep his own place, he has
to be a mere agent to get Office for his con-
stituents If the bare recital Of these things
does not shock and disgust the public, moth
ing that we can say would suffice to bring
about that desirable result
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

Some political prophets are predicting war
in three months-=war. with England or Spain
--or both. In these latter days, unfortunate
ly, the modern prophets have, only, an af-
fatus'' from Wall street, or the " Rings" of
the country, and their vaccinations are regu.
lated accordingly. But, the truth is, we ex-
poet that our foreign relations with the two
countries named, are in more insecure con-
dition than people generally think. The ul=
ira positions here, are having their effect
abroad. Gazette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29
GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of

GALE OF LAND.-In pursuance of a
~ decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County in the cause therein depending, in the
name of William Patterson against A. r. Cuny,
William H. Marshal, David Sheetz and R. A.
Cuny, will proceed to sell, on the premises on
the 22nd day of May 1869, on six, twelve and
eighteen months time, from said day of sale,
tract of land of about seventeen acres-proper-
ty of said defendant Sheetz, and the same on
which he now resides-the purchaser to give
bonds and approved security, for the purchase
money, the costs of said suit, and sale, which
shall be paid down, and retention of title as adj
ditional security. The improvements are quite
comfortable, making, together the kindly charac-
ter Of the soil, the tract, altogether desirable to
one prefering property of its extent. The neigh
borhood is pleasant, and especially so Immediate
ly around the lot,-Daniel Wampler, George Ber-
ry, &c., owning and residing on adjacent lands.
]. b. WATTS,
april % ids Commissioners
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29
The Conservative Convention.

The meeting which took place yesterday
at Richmond. mag be considered a Conven-
ton, as the Chairman of the Central Execu-
tive Committee, in calling the meeting speci
fcs the gentlemen who are authorized to at
tend. Be it as it may, VIC have made UP our
minds to advocate the ticket they will nomi-
nate. for we feel confident it will be the one
that will meet the hearty approval Of every
true yirginian. We cannot have it all our
own way but VIC can defeat the ebony and
chocolate candidates, and shout over the tri-
umph of white mans ticket. Any thing to
defeat Wells and the spoils party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

OPPREssIoN.-Fiftcen hundred govern
ment troops arc employed at the little town
of Jefferson, at the head Of Lake Caddo,
Texas, for the purpose Of guarding thirty
citizens of the town, who have been guilty
ESQ it is said of some political offence, but
what offence remains yet to be found out
They were arrested five months ago, and
have never been allowed trial or hearing of
any kind. In order to prevent these pris-
oncrs from skedaddling, the soldiery have
constructed stockade surrounded by ditch
Is feet wide and r feet deep, Inside Of which
is erected frame shed in which the con-
dcmned ones are kept. A guard is contin-
ually on duty within this bastle and another
on the outside. No one is allowed to COM
municate with the prisoncrs-even their wives
and daughters are forbidden any intercourse,
except on extreme occasions. We are not
informed whether whips and chains arc
used-nor whether an additional force of
park Of artillery has been ordered fer the
better security of the political offenders
against Radical dcspotism, but, we presume
these Improvements Will be ordered by the
War Department. These oppressed citizens
have made appeal after appeal for trial, but
all in vain. How the Northern philanthro-
pists croak about the suferings of the down.
trodden Cubans
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NeaU Advertisements.
n UGUSTA WHITE SULPHUR
Al and ALUM SPRINGS.
formerly known as SRIBLING'S, IS miles from


formerly known as SRIBLINGS, 10 miles from
Staunton, Augusta county, Va.
This DELIGHTFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT 10 mile.
northwest Of Staunton, and directly on the Warm
Springs and Harrisonburg Turnpike, has been
undergoing improvement for the last year and is
now ready for the reception of Visitors Persons
leaving Baltimore, Washington, Richmond OF
Lynchburg arrive at this place the same day by
4 p. The TABLE will be well supplied with
the BEST FARE the country Affords
With an experience of many years, as the Les
see of one of the finest watering places in Vir-
ginia, for his guide, the Proprietor latters him
self that he will be able to afford satisfaction and
pleasure to all who visit the White Sulphur and
Alum Springs, for the Restoration of Health or
for Pleasure.
A FINE BAND OF MUSIC
has been engaged for the season, and full corps
Of attentive and efficient servants will be on hand
to attend to the wants of the guest.
Already the demand for the strongly impreg-
mated Alum Water of these Springs has caused
the Proprietor to send it out in bottles for sale to
the invalids who cannot find it convenient to visit
the Springs To those who cannot visit the
Springs its use is confidently recommended.
B@r BQARD.-per day, $3.50 Per week;
SIS. Per month, $50.
To FAMILIES that wish to stay few months of
the season. liberal deduction will be made from
above rates. J. A. HEFELFINGER,
april $3.50 3m Proprietor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

LITIGATIoN.-It is an old saying that
lawyers swallow the oyster and give their eli
ents the shell. E, P. Christy, one of the
founders of negro minstrcly, died some two
Or three years ago, leaving property valued
at 100000. The heirs got into quarrel
about it; lawyers were employed, and if tie
dispute were settled to-day, the heirs would
probably not get more than $4,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

RECEPTION OF THE DELEGATES TO BALTI-
MoRE.-Thc reception Of the Valley of Vir-
ginia delegates to Baltimore was most cnthu-
siastic. 1t was more than they expected !;
for they only went as business men to carry
out certain object, and were received by
the populace almost en- masse. This was
mainly owing to the fact that Gen. Robert
r. Lee was with them. He was the lion of
the occasion, and thousands upon thousands
of people who had heard so much of but
oevcr seen the hero, rushed to greet him
The Baltimore journals are full of glowing
accounts Of the enthusiasm that prevailed
The delegates were received by crowds at the
Board of Trade, at the Western Female
High School, Druid's Park and the Theatre
Every kind attention was paid them and their
"bills footed every where. Those who have
returned home express themselves in the
warmcst terms, and say their reception was
characterized by the most genuine hospitality.
We all know that General Lee is very
modest as we'll as very brave man. The
following scene, described in the Baltimore
Gazette, will show the reader that the Gen
eral has more pluck than his warmest eulo-
gists allow him. A man who could undergo
what he did without finching must be
hero indeed:
Upon the close Of the address Mr.. Crout
arose and requested the audience to be seated,
and leave the eastern aisle open, as it was the
desire Of General Lee to be presented to the
ladies. With considerable difficulty the
aisle was cleared, and the ladies passed from
the west side of the hall oyer the platform
passing the General, who was complmcnted
by all the ladies. number of whom saluted
him with KISSES"
We understood that Gen. Lee did not de-
sire to be presented to the ladies. He con-
sented to wish expressed by Mr.. Crout
that the ladies should be presented to him.
The address of Judge Shelley was we'll
received, being listened to with much atten-
ton, and now and then interrupted with
hearty rounds of applause.
Our worthy Mayor was on several occa-
slons taken for Gen. Lee, and became the re-
cipient Of many hattering attentions. He en-.
joyed hearty laugh over the mistake. How
ever, none of the ladies pouted their lips.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29
Ne1U Advertisements.

WVHE PLACE TO BUY BARGAINS.
i g Hirsh s. Loeb's Fancy Bazaar is we'll
supplied with Pocket and Table Cutlery, Trunks
Valices, Table and Floor Oil-cloth, Soaps, perf,-
merry, Pistols of all makes, and ammunition for tho
same, Stationery, Looking glasses, Gents Furn-
ishing Goods, Hats, and in fact anything you can
call for. april 5000 ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-04-29

A WILLIAM TELL FEAT.--A printer in
the Columbus Sun Office and young COM
panion, with more nerve than discretion, have
recently been seeking to eclipse the William
Tell romance. At distance of forty yards
one of them held a target not four inches
above his ad and allowed his companion to
shoot at it with Potters rife The ball
very nearly centered the bulls eye.