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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-18
The Charleston Mercury.

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The Charleston Ne,cs, of the Gath
ult., contains the farewell Of r. B,
Rhott, jr., to the patrons Of the
Charleston Mercury, whereupon the
Mobile Register of March eth, takes
occasion to shed a few tears over its
remains, and at the same time ex,
presses the hope that the cause for
which the Mercury DIED, may be
brought to life again.
1t says Of the Mercury:
"In it's day and generation it made
a good fight. Nay, it fought to the
end, and died in the harness when
the sun went down on the defeat Of
its cause, in the present phase of the
battle Of liberty. But it is not the
last battle. Truth crushed to earth
will rise again, and we rejoice that
the editor, even in the hour of defeat
and in the depressing moment when
he makes his congo to his old readers,
does not "despair of the Republic
or relinquish the proud hope that the
South will yet be free"
This does not sound very much
like our aerring southern brethren
accepted the situation in good faith,
as they would have us believe, but it
does prove, as we have always held
that the loading men, and especially
the press of the South, yet cherish
the hope Of some day having favor.
able opportunity lin which to renew
tho struggle for the overthrow and
destruction of the Union, and estab.
lishment of their independence. But
we think the truth that was "crush.
ed to earth" by the "chivalry" Of the
South for nearly a century, namely
That all men are created free and
equal, and are endowed by their ere.
ator with certain lnaliedable rights
among which are lite, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness" did "rise
again." ana cannot be crushed to
earth" a second time. Revolutions
never 90 backward" and Johnny
Forsyth may as well hang his harp
on the willows.
Mr.. Rhett, in closing mis- farewell
says of the South:
II take my place among her ruined
children-better so than to be the
proudest and most honored of her
successful enemies; and wait, hop
ing, praying, expecting the bright
coming of her deliverance."
The Register slops over upon read.
ing this, and says:
I'VE accept the prophecy with
brave hopes for the future. Nay, the
prophecy is inborn within us, and
we have never wavered as to its final
fulfillment."
We are aware that Rhe.t, and, in
fact, all of the "chivalry" used to prey
upon their poor black slaves, and we
presume he hopes to do more of the
same kind of preyng when her "finai
deliverance arrives, but we opine
that Bobby will be called upon to
take his 'sinar' departure from this
"vale of tears and Confederate "
woes, while waiting for the secession
wagon.
With Grant in the White House,
and Sherman at the head of the army,
backed by the loyal people of the
North and South, all hopes of renew
ing the contest, with any chance Of
success on the part of the Southern
rebels, has vanished, and the sooner
they make up their minds to this,
and turn their attention toward re.
pairing the damages to their section,
incident to the late war, and labor to
promote peace and harmony instead
of discord and treason, the better it
will be for them and the South.
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Two brothers near Cleveland had
some trouble concerning a young
lady at a dance, when one of the
boys conceived the happy idea of
numbering his brother. After car
rying out his idea he WAS locked up.
Nasty and Hans Breitmann, alias
Locke and Leland, attended the in
auguration together.
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An impccunious traveller, at Quin-
cy, attempted to steal ride to Kan
sas City by secreting himself in car
in which were several horses. Un-
fortunately the car ran off the track
and was most thoroughly smashed,
the horses werc killed and the tray.
eler barely escaped with his life.
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HOUSE.
Washington, March IL.

The resolution offered by Butler to
appoint joint committee on Indian
affairs was taken up.
Mr. Butler explained the resolution
by referring to large numbers of
acts on treaties, which he had consul
ted by any one to learn anything con-
cerning the Indians.
Mr. Allison opposed special tax
for the purpose.
Messrs Schofield and Judd advoca-
ted the resolution as the best means
for securing the end.
Mr. Butler was willing to pay the
Indians for their lands according to
the treaty, but was opposed to making
the treaties to keep the peace; he
wanted them in particular made
amendable to law the same as other
people, as this was the object of the
joint committee to see how far the
Senate would put its treaty making
power under the operation of the
law.
Mr. Julian said the conduct of the
Senate on Indian affairs seemed cor.
rnpt and iniquitous. 1t had refused
to listen to the demands of the House
for decent legislation.
After further discussion the reso-
luton was agreed to-93 to Al.
Mr. Bingham offered joint resolu-
tion fixing the final adjournment on
the last Friday in March. Agreed to
lis to H.
Mr. Banks introduced joint reso-
luton to recognize the independence
of Cuba when Republican form Of
Government is established. Refer
red to Committee on Foreign At
fairs.
Also to open negotiations to annex
San Domingo to the United States.-
Same reference.
Mr. Schenck int oduced bin to
strengthen the public credit and re-
lating to contracts for payment in
coin; being his bill OF last session of
that title as it passed the two Hous-
es.
Mr. Allison moved 10 amend by
striking out the second section of
the bill, which legalized gold con-
tracts.
Mr. Kerr moved to table it. Mega
tived Yeas 53, nays S6.
Mr. Allison's amendment was then
agreed to. Yeas Sc, nays 81.
The bill then passed. Yeas 81, nays
AZ.
The Speaker presented the resig-
nation Of Mr. Boutwell,, of Massachu.
sessetts, now secretary Of the Treas.
ury.
The House then adjourned until
Monday.
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Congressional.
Washington, March 10.

Vice President laid befol . the Sen :
ate the House bill for the repeal of
tenure of..office act.
Mr. Thayer moved to lay it on the
table until the expiration of the
morning hour. Agreed.
Mr. Terry introduced a joint reso-
luton providing that removal from
civil Office in Virginia and Texas, di-
rected by joint resolution passed
last session, shall not be made
till thirty days from the passage of
this joint resolution. Referred to
committee on Judiciary.
Mr. Bayard introduced a bill for
the relief of the daughter of Gen G F
Smith, deceased. Referred to Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Mr. Edmunds offered q resolution
directing the Secretary of War to
communicate any information in his
department relative to military oper-
ations in the Island San Juan, Wash
ington Territory. Agreed to.
Mr. Thayer called up the bill to
repeal Tenure of Office act.
Mr. Trumbull was in favor of early
action on the subject but as there
was similar bill with an amend
ment pending in Judiciary Commit
tee, he thought this had better go to
the committee. He therefore moved
its reference.
Mr. Thayer opposed reference, as
the subjecs had already been so much
considered by the Senate and country
that reference was wholly unneccs-
sary.
Mr. Edmunds thought the Senate
ought not be in haste to divest itself
of one Of its greatest constitutional
powers, as its action on this bill
would be of great Importance, not
merely for the present but for the
future.
Mr. Howard also thought that the
measure required careful and cautious
de!iberation, but didn't teel willing
to surrender this greal constitutional
conservative power of the Senate.
Mr. Williams took the same view.
The bill had passed the House un-
der the operation of the previous
question, but had not yet received
proper consideration.
Mr. Sumner thought that every
Senator knew asmuch about the sub
ject as he could possibly learn from
the Judiciary Committee. He there
fore opposed to refer.
Mr. Mcdonald having full conf
dence in the wisdom and integrity OF
the President, was in favor ofrepeal-
ing the act.
Mr. Harlan was in favor OF uncon-
ditional repeal of the law, but prefer
red that the bill should be first con-
sidered by the Judiciary committee.
Mr. Pomeroy thought the bill had
better 60 to the committee in the
regular way.
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Notice..

The undersigned. would respectfully
announce to his patrons and the public
that he has removed the Bank ofW. B.
Bonnifield Il Co., to the First National
Bank building, and connected the busi-
ness with th8! institution.
Thankful for the liberal patronage here.
tofore extended, thew, in connection with
the First National Bank, hope, by fair
dealing and a strict adherence to the prin-
ciples Of Banking to merit continuance
o public confidence and patronage.
W. B. BONNIF1ELD,
July H,-dAwtf. President.
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Estab ablished in 1040.
BUSINESS CARDS.
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A CARD.

Having sold my interest in the Drug
Store of Hinsey, Lewis q Co., 10 DR.. J. G
Hinsey, I have concluded to resume the
practice of Medicine and Surgery in al
their branches. Calls from all parts o.
the Country as well as the City. will bt
ent at DR.. Hinsey's Drug Store, corner
Main and Green SITS. Residence on Fifth
between jefferson and College.
Feb. 16 80 d&wly. G. g. LEWIS.
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Frank FidleI..
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER

OTTCMWA. IOWA
viii furnish plans and specifications for
buildings of all kinds OF remodeling old
cnes. Also furnish plans tor bridges on
short or loug spans, at areasonable rates.
FRANZ FIDLER.
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Washington. March Ii.

Washington, March II.
y number of bills were introduced
and appropriately referred.
Among them one by Wilson grant
ing two million acres of public lands
for tho benefit of the public schools
in the District of. Columbia.
One by Poole. dispensing with the
test oath in connection with the p.
0. service.
The bill to strengthen the public
credit, and relating to contracts for
the payment of coin.
Sumner moved to amend by strik-
ing out the second section which le-
galizes contracts to be made speciti-
cally paid in coin, and argued against
the section as being ut variance with
the recent decision Of the Supreme
Court.
After lengthy debate the amend
ment was adopted, p to II.
Mr.. Thurman moved to amend the
first section by providing it shall not
apply to $40 bonds. Rejected
Yeas, II, nays, 80.
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THE WEEKLY COURIER.
). M. HEDRIcK, Editor.

OTTUNwA, IOWA
THURSDAY. MARCH 18, 1869.
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The Cabinet Complete.

Hon. Z. B. Washburne has resi- gn-
ed, and goes as Minister to France,
and the Hon. Hamilton Fish, ex-
Senator from New Nork, takes his
place as Secretary of State.
This is unquestionably an excel
lent appointment. Mr.. Fish is an
ex-United States Senator from New
York, and served with great distinc-
ton in Congress. He is a gentleman
of exalted attainments, finished
scholar, ard peculiarly fitted for the
position. His appointment will GER
tainly give satisfaction.
The Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell,, of
Massachusetts,, fills the Office of Sec.
retary of the Treasury. The conn-
try has been for days prepared for
this announcement, and the charac-
ter and abilities of the gentleman are
too well known to need comment
Upon the fact becoming apparent
that the Hon. A. T. Stewart could
not hold the Office, all eyes as if by
common consent, were directed to
Boutwell, as the man for the place
1t has not yet transpired how the
matter will be arranged as to the
Office of Attorney General, so as to
avoid having two members Of the
Cabinet from Massachusetts,.
Gen'l Schofeld retires, and Gen'l
John A. Rawlings, Gen'l Grants old
Chief of Staff, becomes Secretary of
War. Thisis an honor faithfully and
deservedly bestowed. 1t is admitted
on all hands, by those who are best
acquainted with the facts, that the
great ability and herculean labors of
Gen. Rawlings, on Grants staff, were
almost necessity to the grand sue
cess Of Grant in the war of the re-
bellion. We believe no other man in
the nation has better qualifications
for the position than he. 1t is only
to be feared that his health, which
has not been very good for some time,
vii! not improve under the arduous
duties of the office.
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A SENSIBLE SpEEcH.-At the close
of fair in North Carolina, a Virgin
ia farmer, Mr.. Mott, made the follow
ing speech:
al have man in my eye who,
when Richmond fell. had due him
but $50. He rented farm for 800,
and bought mule for S400 and the
first year he made 81 800, hiring no
other help than was necessary for
cutting, threshing aud getting up his
wheat. He now cultivates about one
hundred acres, and has sold $4,000
worth Of wheat, having almost paid
his rent in raising vegetables, &c, his
profits are $4,000 or $4,000. How
ridiculous for our young men TO go
about with long faces, complaining of
having nothing to do! When Rich
mond fell, Mr.. President, | was fifty
years old, and had been in delicate
health all my life; | went into the
field and ploughed regularly, and
made good crop and fed my family.
And now for a young man to say he
"can't work. it's shame-a burn
ing shame!'
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Mr.. Nasty and NeU York-An Item
in the Newspapers decides him
against going to that City, sohich de-
cision little Arithmetic reuerses.
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DIR. g. F. Foster.

They have fitted up an affice in Union
Block over Wallace's store, where one Of
them may be found at all hours, day or
night.
NOV. 30th, 1868, d&wtf.
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BLACK SMiTHING.
PHILIP KEISTER

Would inform the citizens ...of Ottumwa
and vicinity that he is now prepared in
HIS NEW HOP,
southeast of Planning min,ton the .river
bank,
To do all Kinds of work
In the line of Blacksmithing.
HORSE SHOEING, REPAIRING
ETC, ETC, ETC.
July 2l.d&wtf
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REFORM SCHOOL.

Notice is hereby given that the State
Reform school for Juvenile offenders viii,
be open OH and after the L. of OF t. ready
for the reception of all boys who may be
sent there.
For information address, ISAAC T.
GIBSON, Salem Henry County, or JAS.
D. LADD, Ottumwa
J, A. PARVIN, Prest.,
Sept 9th 1868 Of Board OF Trustees.
Oct lst '6S WITT.
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A CARD.
DIR. D, w. STEWART,

Beos leave to inform his friends and the
public generally, that he has resumed the
practice of medicine in Ottumwa and vi
cinity and has associated with him
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Where is Mcclure {?
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FROM NE W JERSEY.
Proceedings of the National Suuda SCHOOL
Convention in NcMnrIS.

Proceedings of the National Suuday-School
Convention in Newark.
Special Despatch TO The Ecening Telegraph.
NEWARK, N. j., April 30.-The gathering last
evening at the Convention was immense. Seve-
raj prominent Sunday-school men made adj
dresses The main meeting was addressed by
Rev. John Hall, ID. D., of New York, on ''The
Work in Europe" He was followed by Hon.
Theodore Frelinghuysen, the veteran worker in
the Sabbath schools of New Jersey.
This morning the attendance at the Conven-
ton was greater than ever w. A. Wisong, of
Baltimore, presided. Reports made from
each locality where meetings were held yes
terday.
Rev. G. A Peltz, of Philadelphia, reported on
Pastoral Work. Benjamin F. Jacobs, of Chi,
cago, on superintendent" Rev. j. II. Vincent
on Juvenile Classes" Rev. Charles +. Knox on
''Infant Schools" An interesting discussion on
Teachers Training, in five-minutes speeches,
by Messrs. Woodruff, Eggleston, Byron, and
Fish, ensued.
Great arrangements for the closing meetings
tonight are being made. Two other churches
will be open, the crowd being so great.
The Convention has decided to meet three
years hence at Indianapolis.
Tying, of New York, speaks this afternoon.
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven & Bro, No. 40 s. Third Street
Philadelphia Trade Report.

FRIDAY, April 30-'Thc Flour market is quiet, there
being no demand except from the home consumers,
who purchased 500 barrels in lots, including super
fine at S5d550; extras at a5'156625; Iowa, Wscon-
sin, and Minnesota extra family at s65O6T25, the
latter rate for fancy; Pennsylvania do DO at s6'75a
$50; Ohio do. do at $I15@9O0 and fancy brands at
slO@l2OO, according to quality. Rye Flour sells at
s7m7'25 per barrel Nothing doing in Corn Meal.
The Wheat Market is firm, but there is no inquiry
except for prime lots, which are in small supply
sales OF red at s'70@1'75; 1900 bushels amber at sIS
also; 2OOO bushels California at S1'7ICGlSO; 400
bushels Genessee white at So; and 400 bushels
Kentucky do. on secret terms. Rye is steady, with
sales OF Western at "a. Corn is without essentia
change sales OF yellow at Ssc. 5000 bushels light
Western mixed at s5@sSc.; and 1000 bushels un-
sound do at Soc Oats are selling at T5@T7c. for
Western and 60G7O for Pennsylvania. Nothing doing
in Barley or Malt
Bark is freely offered at s52 per ton for No. Quer-
citron.
Seeds-Cloversecd is quiet, with small sales at sea
$780, the latter rate from second bands Timothy is
firm at s475. FlaXseed is wanted by the crushers at
s265@21O.
Whisky is in better demand; 80 barrels sold at $50
.
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SECOND EDITION
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Return of the Cabinet Officers Our
New Foreign Diplomats
Motley and the Ala
bama Claims.
AFFAIRS IN BALTIMORE.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Despatch 10 The Evening Telegraph.
lnalnys. AIi..iu..

Special Despatch 10 The EUening Telegraph.
Motlcy's Mission.
New YORK, April S0.-The Commercials
Washington special says:-
The President has summoned back the alb
sent Cabinet members to attend a meeting
to-day, and to decide whether Motley should be
sent TO London at once, or as Fish is under
stood to desire he shall walt until news of how
the rejection of the treaty was received reaches
here.
Minister HaIe,s RESIGNATION
is positively accepted, and Sickles will be sent
TO Spain.
SanfOrd's friends urge his retention at Brus-
sells, but the President is inclined to substitute
Jones.
Secretary Boutwell,
returned to the city this morning, and was at
the Department, attending to business
The Debt.
The public debt statement will be issued to-
morrow, and will show larger decrease in the
debt than was at first supposed.
Secretary Fish
also returned to-day. He will Immediately
revise the list of consuls and make out the
remainder of appointments for places not yet
filled.
Minister Motley
has had an interview with the President and
Senator Sumner respecting the Alabama claims,
and it is understood that our Government has
concluded that it is better for him to go at once
to his post before anything is heard from the
British Government respecting the rejection of
the Alabama treaty. 1t is understood that the
subject of his instructions will be considered in
the Cabinet to-day.
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FROM BALTIMORE.
The ColIectorship-Pressure for Omces

Special Despatch to The Erenin9 Telegraph.
BALTIMORE, April 30.-'rhe Collector of the
Port and other prominent Government officials
enter upon their duties here tomorrow. The
pressure for subordinate places intensifes. The
colored citizens are pressing their claims, and
have sent delegation to wait upon Collector
Thomas and others, mostly asking for few
subordinate places of humble character. They
are promised proper consideration. William G.
Ross, injured at the McClellans alley fire, is not
expected to live. Henry w. Harris, of the old
banking house of the firm of Harris & Sons,
died last evening.
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There lie house in Neponset, Massachu-
setts which was built about 1910
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by the inspectors and all parties concerned In tner
Issue or execution are liable az trespassers.
Court Of Oyer and Terminer Judges Brewsicr
and Ludlow.
The case of Joseph II. Bowers, charged with man
slaughter, was begun this morning The defendant,
represented by William Mann Esq, IL charged. as
a druggist, with Improperly putting into u prescrip
ton atropia, which not ordered thereby causing
the death Of the lady, Mrs. Sophia Hecht, TO whom
the compound was administered IL Will be
recoected that the prescription called for ass9fda,
among other things, which was designated upon the
paper by an abbreviation; this the defendant, who
put up the prescription, misunderstood to mean
atropia which was accordingly put in The evidence
given to-day was Of a purely medical character,
which has appeared before the public several times.
The commonwealth seeks to hold the defendant
criminaly responsible for the apparent negligence
by trying him upon the charge OF manslaughter On
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THE EUROPEAN .N.4RKETS.
." This MORNINGS Quotations.

LONDON, April 3O-A. M.-ConsOs 932i for both
money and account. L. $. Fve-twenty bonds quiet
at sOI5 American stocks lrmer; Erie Railroad 21
Illinois Central, 9SL.
LIVERPOOL, April 30-A. M.-Cotton firm; mid
ding uplands, 1116d. middling Orleans ID. The
sales OF to-day are estimated at 10000 bales. The
sales of the week ending yesterday have been 900
bales OF which 5000 were for export and 1000 for
speculation The stock Of cotton in port is 35 900
bales including 16S,O0O bales of American
This Afternoons Quotations.
LONDON, April SOP. M.-COnsos 90 for both
money and account Stocks quiet; Atlantic aud
Great Western, o.
Tomorrow, May1 /, will be holiday in the Stock
market
LIVERPOOL, April 9O-P. M.-Stock of Cotton
a1oat 4s7 600 bales, of which $4,000 American.
Breadstuns quiet. Oats, 3s. 4d Peas 3Ss. Bacon,
cos Cd Taliow, AS. Cd. Yarns and fabrics at Man
chester are dull
HAvRE April 3O,-Cotton opens dull; on the spot,
140f anoat 14lf.
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Tobacco FraudPunished.

CINcINNATI, April SO-In the United States
Court at Covington, Kentucky, Judge Sallard,
Judgment in $1,000 was rendered yesterday
against James Gedge and his sureties in favor of
the United States, for returning tobacco manu-
factured lower than its value.
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Steamer IircInen AshOre.

NEW YORK. April 3O.-The steamer Bremen,
from Bremen and Southampton, passed Sandy
Hook last night, and, unfortunately, went ashore
ON the east end of Romer shoals. She remains
ashore this morning, and six tugs are at work
endeayoring to get her off.
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PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. ...........A
CLEARED THIS MORNINc

STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING rFLEaR ABE
IA. M........5Ol IL A. Nh. MilU ..57IsPM 50
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
For additional Marine Ee,os see Inside Pages
lBY TELTGRApH1 I

NEW YoRK, April 3O.-Arrived steamships Denmark
SANDY HOOK, April 30-l23O p. M-The steamship
Bremen has just backed off the Romer Shoa and is head
ing southeast.
FoRTREss MoNRoE. April 3o.-Arrived United States
steamer Gaena, Commander Breez, from Portsmouth n
III. Passed in for Baltimore brig Alpha from Porto
Rico schr Webster Bernard, from Ponce. ~