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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-07-22
Longstreet, Hood and Beaure.
gard--.Ex-Rebel Leaders in
Civil life.

A correspondent of the Boston
7raveler writes from New Orleans:
"Into the uncompleted custom
house, upon which Gen. Beauregard
was working when he abandoned ar
chitecture for tho field, we went,
admiring the grand design and the
ponderous masonry Of the building.
In the rooms whore the troops were
quartered during the war, we found
the desks of busy clerks surrounded
by piles of official papers and bun
dies of red tape. In the basement
was the post-office, occupying nearly
the whole floor, and its entrance filed
at all hours of the day with an
anxious-faced crowd. On the second
floor, the way to which is up the
Same old rickety plank stairs, is the
room occupied by Genl Longstreet.
He was there when we went in,
and greeted US in a very cordial
manner, appearing as much at homo
as any other man should in q fat
custom house Office. If a man ever
has reason to smile, it is when he
gets into custom house, for it is one
Of the neatest, prettiest, jollicst, la
ziest positions ever held by man.
General Hood is running commits
sion store on the second floor of
store building on a side street. He
was very sociablo, and talked freely
about the war, and said he regretted
nothing ho had done, and would do
the same fighting over again if he
had a chance. He said when he sue
ceeded General J Johnston in command
of the western confederate army he
knew the game was up. He was
only fighting to save his honor
The revolution" was crushed when
Vicksburg fell, and he said SO at the
time. He said it was painful for him
to talk about tho lost cause, and no
did not like to recall the war.
General Beauregard is President
of the Now Orleans and jackson
railroad, and has his Office in q fine
marble-front building in tho wealth
lest part of the city. He made little
or no reference to the war, but con-
fined his conversation to the CONNER
cial convention and the condition of
the railroads. From what he said
and our own experience, we conclu-
ded that nearly all the railroads in
the South were almost as bad stock
to invest in as Southern confcderacy
bonds. Nearly every one had Dor.
rowed money at the North before the
war, and whom tho Conyuoracy con-
fiscated all moneys due northern
creditors they paid these sums to
"the powers that were;" and, being
now Obliged to pay these debts to
the lawful creditors, they have be-
come poor as church MICE"
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A German named Carl Schell mar

A German named Carl Schell mar
ried q young girl, just from the fader
land, at Omaha, some three weeks
ago in most peculiar manner. He
purchased a pair of carbobs, put
them in her oars, and informed the
young lady that "That little ceremo-
ny constitutes a marriage in Amcri
ca" After q week had passed, he
took them out, and informed her OF
another piece Of news, viz. "This
little ceremony constitutes divorce
in Amerlca." He is now in Jail for
stealing a trunk.
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A New York correspondent of the
Nuremburg Courier says that Henry
Ward Beecher sustained, recently,
very heavy losses by spcculations in
gold and railroad stocks. Shame !!
that such a good man should have
gambled--thrice a shame that he
should have lost Chicago Post.
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CoMFoRTABLE.-Of tho late Vir-
ginia election tho Richmond Wing
says: "From this day forward it
may DO confidently asserted the
white and colored people of Virgin
ia will, in the main, act together
The blood which has been attempt.
tempted to be drawn has left but
faint traces that will soon disappear,
and future political parties will in all
probability be formed, without ref
erence to race or color"
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Oskaloosa.

Rev. Thomas Ballinger, member O.
the House from proud Mahaska," il
the 18th General Assembly, announ.
ces himself as an independent candi.
date for the same position in the 18th.
In addition, we observe in the Os
kaloosa Cittsen the following Repub
lican candidates announcer Tor TIC
House. Their Senator, Dixon
holds over.
NJ. B. Cults, VIM. G. Briggs, T. r
Gilmore, John F. Lacey and Chas.
S. Wells.
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And ours.

The Milwaukee Sentinel gets off
the following:
"Colfax and wife each pull down
1853 pounds. Perhaps Nellie would
not be SO heavy if she were Wade
again"
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Brigadier General Ekin has been
deposed from his position as Acting
Quartermaster General by the Pres;-
dent General McFerran takes his
place:
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EsTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by Joseph Gardner, of Columbia
township, Wapello county, Iowa, on the flrst
day Of July, 1862 one estray. mare described
some white in the forehead, white spot on the
right shoulder under the collar, some in LEFT
posed TO be 8 or 9years old. Appraised ut go.
July H. 1869. L. M. COOLEY,
wits Clerk Dist. Court, Wapello Co., Iowa.
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The Eddyville advertiser says the
approach to the bridge on the west
side has been looscd by the high
water, and is now swinging in the
stream, secured by cables.
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In reply to Communication from
a soldier of 1872, Hon. VIM. Tough
ridge makes the following tender of
his services in behalf of tho old vet
Grams:
Oskaloosa' July 4, 1869.
Dear Sir II have received copy
Of the proceedings of your soldiers
meeting at Des Moines. l shall es.
teem it duty as well as pleasure
to do all l can at the next session of
Congress, as l have done in the past,
to obtain tho passage of law grant.
ing a pension to the soldiers of 1912.
They deserve it, and l hope that Con.
gress will do them the act of Justice.
Yon may rest assured that / will do
all can for you, as l doubt not our
whole delegation will.
VIM. LoUGHRIDGE.
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A Bitter Dose.

The nomination of Rosecrans by
the Democrats for Governor of Ohio
occasions the republication of the
savage attacks upon HIM by Demo-
cratic papers in 1868, when he was
guilty of language "such as falls only
from thelips of Abolitionists of the
most radical stripe" The Enquirer,
for example, refers to the declaration
of Rosccrans that certain copper
heads were ORATORS to their coun-
try" and says, "we believe that Gen.
Rosecrans had in part the Enquirer
in his thoughts whom he penned the
sentences wo have quoted. In pro.
portion to tho insult which he has in
fictod upon US we have treated him
gently" Then the General issued
an order prohibiting the Enquirer
from circulating in his army, and
the "traitor" aforesaid retorted in
another savage article. 1t is nice to
sec these copperheads stoop to kiss
the foot of tho man who crushed
them under his heel when he had
military power. If they feel satisfied
surely Rosecrans must, and "the rest
of mankind" may heartily enjoy the
jOkc.-WisS0urs Democrat.
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UNAVAILABLE LIST,

UNAVAILABLE LIST
Bryson, New London, Iowa.
Darrah Rev j., Abba, Iowa.
Edgington jesse, Arlington, III.
Farrony L c., CarrOllton, Ill.
Harkins Wm., Colfax, Ill.
Page 4 Sprague, Chicago, Ill.
Reed Wm., Charlton, Iowa.
Sharp w II & Co., Chicago.
Staunton Jamie, Batavia, ILL.,,
Wilcox T r., Little Rock, Ark.
July 90 1862 j. M HEDRJCK p M
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DEATH IN ToMATos.-In picking
your tomatoes (when they Gomez look
out for the worm that infests them
this year-the sting of which is said
to be almost certain death. A little
girl in Wayne county was s.ung by
one Of tho poisonous things last
week, and after several days Of great
agony died despite all that the doc
tors coald do for her. 1t is said to
be small worm, nearly the color of
the vinc.-kegister.
The Government has Just agreed
to pay about $3.50, 900 of Iowa war
claims. The whole claim was origi.
nally triie in excess of $1,000, 900,
of which about $4,000 has now
beeh paid. The last payment is
made under the act passed by Con-
gross at the last session, and was for
moneys expended by the State in
what is called "frontier defonce."-
The balance of the claim, about $780,
600, is not likely to pass the Auditor
without further legislation by Con-
gross.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
LIST OF LETTERS
,p In tho Post OfY1Co nj. Otts,

Remaining in the Post Office Mt Ottumwa,
Iowa, on the 10Th day of July, 1882
Persons calling for these letters will say they
are advertised, and give date of advertising.
Ifnot called for within ten days they win
i,e ccut IN WASHINGTON aS dead letters
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET
FOR GOVERNOR
SAMUEL MERRILL,
e. ofClayton County.
FOR LEUTENANT-GovE
CART. NJ. NJ. WALDEN,
of Appanoose County.
FOR JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT.
HON. JOHN F. DILLON,
-. :. ofscott County. 0
SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC INTRUCTIoN.
PRUF. A. S. K1SSELI.,
Of Scott County.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

sl,59s,75A From warehouse, $664,56e not from
warehouse, s924,1sS. Shipped In American vessels.
$500, sl3: shipped In foreign vessels, si02s,9ll.
Total value OF foreign commodities remaining in
warehouse, s4s,6 ,35a
Retirement Of G0vernmcnt DepositorIes.
The Third National Bank, OF Buffalo. N. Y, has
assigned Its authority TO act depository OF gov
eminent moneys, has balanced its accounts and re-
ceved Its securities from the United States Treas
urcr.
number OF applications are on file from other
national banks asking for permission to surrender
as designated repositories. The cause OF this retire
ment OF government repositories Is the order issued
some time since by Mr.. McCulloch naming certain
banks which should receive the deposits OF ofcers
OF the Treasury and directing such onicers to de-
posit their funds with none but the banks desig-
mated.
Seizure or Illicit Dfsfillcries in Tennessee.
j. J. Noah, Supervisor of Internal Revenue for the
District OF Tennessee, has reported to the Bureau
information OF additional seizure OF eight Illicit
disieres in the Fourth district In that State where
the troops are helping him.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28

commissioned to rule over the territory which
Is to be known as the new confedera-
ton Of Vest Indies, and embrace the
whole Of the English insular colonies in that
direction. This movement, its character,
probable consequences as well as the moment
of its inception should not escape the atten-
tion Of the people of the United States. I'm
dertaken by England at time when Cuba Is
indamed by open insurrection, it proves that
the British ministers are fully determined to
seize every opportunity of building up an
effective, it may bc useful, power on this side
Of the ocean and almost in sight of our shores
In the British Antilles Queen Victoria has over
million and quarter of subjects. Confed-
crate these peoples, consolidate their interests
under one active executive control, and the in
habitants of the British West Indies may be-
come very troublesome even to the United
States at no distant day. President Grant
understands the Importance Of the British base
In the West Indies.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
MOBILE RAG s.

Closing Of the Spring Notwithstanding
Sport-Four Spirited Races.
MOBILE Ala, March q, 1862
The spring meeting Of the Mobile Jockey Clut
closed to-day. Notwithstanding the cloudy and dull
appearance OF the day there was q good attend
ance.
FIRST RACE.
The first race was sweepstakes for two year olds,
s25 entrance, p. D., $500 added by the club mile
heats. The following Is the summary
w. Cottrili's ch. T. Carrie p by Daniel Boone,
dam Lilly Ward by Lexington. ................ /
Richards and Kllgour's en-. c. John Kiigour, by
imported Mickey Free. ee........................ 2
Time 1:52H-1:51k.
SECOND RACE.
The second race was O sweepstakes for three year
o!ds, SIS entrance, p. p, $500 added by the club:
two mile heats, and was walked over by T. g.
Moore's b. c. Bayonet, by Lexington. dam Bay Leaf
and Bette Bay paying forfeit.
THIRD RACE.
The third race, for the Mobile Register Purse of
$780, dash OF one and three-quarter miles was won
by T. G. M0ores gr. b. Stonewall Jackson six years
old, by Lightning. dam Edith. by Sovereign beating
A. Keene Richards b. c. Locust Post, by Young Mel.
bourne dam BY Vincent Note, In 3:l2lk.
FOURTH RACE.
The fourth race, the Merchants Post Stake for all
ages, 500 entrance, p p 81 900 added by the club
three mile heats closed with three subscribers The
ond; Agnes Donovan dlstanced IN first heat. Time
5:52i4-7:o5.
The nth race was for purse OF $3.50 for beaten
horses, and was won Dy Bette Bay, beating Push
Broknax dlsranced, IN 1:SlA.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.

Major General SlckIes 20 be Examined Be-
fore the Retiring Beard-Omcers Assigned
to Duty-Gcneral Order No. IL Rescindcd.
WASHINGTON. March o. 1869.
By direction OF the Secretary OF War Brevet Major
General Daniel T.. Sickles colonel OF the Forty
ond Infantry Veteran Reserve corps, Is ordered at
his request. TO report for examination to Major
General Mcdowell President Of the Retiring Board
at New York.
Brevet Major General Adelbert Ames, lieutenant
colonel OF the Twenty fourth United States infantry
the Freedmen's Bureau for Mississippi
Brevet Major General j. ]. Reynolds colonel OF the
Twcntysixth infantry Is assigned to duty Assist
signal officers Captain e. r. Ames OF the Seventh
infantry; First Lieutenant Henry Jackson Seventh
cavalry, q Brevet Captain A. w. Preston, second
lieutenant Eighth cavalry, are relieved from duty In
the Signal corps and ordered to their several regi
ments.
States Army, retired, Is assigned to duty In the i'm
provement OF the st. Car flats. In Mchiian.
Major Walter Mcfarland, Of the Corps Of Engt
proyements OF Lake Erie west OF Cleveland, of Lake
Ontario and OF St. Marys river and OF the construc-
tion OF Fort Wayne, Michigan, IN addition to his
The following has just been issued
GENERAL oRDERs-NO. 2s.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, March 81 1902
The following orders have been received from the
War Department and are published for the govern
ment Of all concerned;-
WAR DEPARTMENT, March a. 1852
direction Of the President the order ot the scerey Of
@ e n
once, dated March exccp; much directs General
Al sss sa =: .bsS Ss
law or rssuasons uires the action o. the Presdent
he NV War;
War G S sSs
through the General Of the Army.
jSss a R1wIIss. Secretary Of war S.@'-' % '"AA''
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
CLOSE Of the POULTRY fAls.

the exhibition OF the New York state Poultry
Society. which has been 80 successful during tho
week, was closed last night during the day the
several specimens placed on exhibition were being
sold at auction at which the bidding was very spirit
ed and for some rare birds extraordinary prices were
paid. trio OF Bun Cochin emma hens brought ssls.
Another trio Of Brahmaputra pea-comb species were
sold for $235; Creve Cnur were struck on at ss7 5o
gray Dorkings at ss5, and sutans for $50 50, this
being the cheapest price paid, for In every respect
tnoy were worth the most and were the finest
chickens IN the fair. The prizes were awarded
during the afternoon, and the list would MI about
two columns OF the HERALD. While there was A
always, some dissatisfaction with the award the
general feeling OF the public OF gratlcaton
frst that at the FIRST fair OF the society so large
collection OF fowls was contributed; and then that
among them 80 large number were entitled TO the
distinction OF premium and prize.
The closing speech was made by Mr.. Erastus
Brooks, whose many happy illusions to the different
phases OF Loultr, culture were received with ap.
plause. At ten O'Clock the fair closed, and the pur-
chasers or owners Of the different coops and cages
began to remove them. The Officers OF the society,
and especially Mr.. ID. r. Cavtt. the secretary, are
entitled to the thanks OF the members for the zeal
and tact with which the whole was conducted to the
end. The police arrangements were under the con-
troll or sergeant RUSSELL OF the Nineteenth precinct
and so well did he have ms force organized that no
pckpocket dared to show himself inside, and no
single arrest was made.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
General Banks Cuban Resolution.

General Banks, on Friday last in the House
Of Representatives, from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, submitted joint resolution
declaring the sympathy of the people of the
United States with the people of Cuba in their
patriotic efforts to secure independence and
republican government on the basis of equal
rights, and declaring that Congress will give
Its constitutional support to the President Of
the United States whenever he may deem 1t
expedient to recognize the independence and
sovereignty of such republican government"
This resolution was recommitted aud ordered
to be printed, the immediate object being the
encouragement Of the revolutionary Cubans,
notification to Spain Of what is coming and
hint to England and France to beware of
entangling alliance in this business or disre-
gard Of the Monroe doctrine.
We think we may safely say to the Cuban
revolutionists that this resolution of General
Banks expresses the prevailing sentiment of
the people Of the United States, of the two
Houses of Congress and Of the administration,
and that in all probability the Cubans will not
have to wait very long before they have a
recognition from our government of belligerent
rights in behalf Of the new republic. Let them
get it into shape and show that they are
holding their ground and are competent to
hold it against all the forces Of Spain on the
island or likely to come there, and q recogni-
tion from the United States, like that graciously
accorded JEFF Davis by Spain, England and
France, will in very short order settle the
question. We expect soon to hear that the
Cubans are no longer fighting with old
fashioned short-range muskets against the
modern long-range weapons Of the Spanish
troops, and when, in the matter Of arms, there
is any approach to equality between the bel
ligerents the war will be speedily finished in
favor Of the republic of Cuba. Meantime the
friends of the cause hereabouts would do well
to see to it that this resolution Of General
Banks is circulated through the island.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
BOSTON BANKS ON TIVE EXPANSION QUESTION
Bosrov. March ~.

BOSTON. March ~, 1B09
The recent vote OF portion OF the Boston banks
in favor Of an expansion OF the currency IL not re-
garded as fair expression of the opinion OF the
banks OF this city on that question. There were
twcnty-three banks at that mcctina OF which four
teen voted for expansion and nine against 1t. Since
that meeting II has been asccrtained that the BANKS
Of this city now stand as follows on that question:
In Furor-New England, washington Atlantic,
Hamilton Atlas. shoe and Leather Shawmut, Ex-
Blackstone Boston National, Mutual Redemption
and National Securlty--14.
OppOsed-Massachuseits Union Old Boston Nn-
tional, State fremont, Columbia EaQle city, North,
Merchants', Traders Second National, Webster,
Eliot, Howard, Suffolk, Globe. Freeman's Maverick,
HIDE and Leather, First National, Revere, Bank OF
the Republic, Mount Vernon. Third National, Ev-
Four banks are neutral on the ouestlon--Market
Faneull Han. Boylston and Continental
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
nplEToNy JOURNAL OF LITERATURE. SCIENCE AND Mr,

This Is the title Of new weekly which, "omitting
ordinary news and avoiding partisan advooacy. both
political and sectarian, will be devoted to general
literature, science art and education, and to the
dirusicn OF valuable Information upon subjects Of
public importance" AS Daniel webster said OF the
law, thc profession Ia greatly crowded. but there Is
always room up stars;" so Is quite safe to say OF
periodical literature that, though the number OF
publications " Infinite, paper OF good class as
deed. comparatively unoccuped field. In its liter
ary contents IN It's illustration and In ts Typography
this journal Is greatly superior to any other pub.
lished here OF analogous class. As the prcsenta-
ton Of q serial by distinguished novelist Is now
regarded as lmperatlvey necessary IN periodicals,
whose standing with the American puollc Is second
10 none other living Tue largo cartoon illustrative
OF the drive IN the Park happily conceived pic-
turc and q better executed wood engraving than
any paper, except the London illustrated Netrs
ever furnished TO It's subscribers
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
HAYTI.

salnave's Position Observation-Disclosures Be-
tween Whites and Blacks-Assassination
Feared.
HAVANA, March 27, 1859.
Adviccs to the 18th have been received from Port
an Prince.
The position Of sainave Is considered to be preca-
rious, owing to the disordered condition OF the
finances. The navy has not been paid for three
months. and the crews are discontinued and mur-
muring.
There Is also much feeling In the capital against
salnave, and jealousy between the whites and
blacks Is aroused 10 such an extent that assassna-
tiona are feared.
Petitions are circulating for the suspension OF the
blockade or Aux Cages aud to permit the export OF
coffee. Gold, 270.
The New York herald., 1869-03-28
STEAMSHIP DEPARTURES YESTERDAY.

The number OF passengers who left this port for
Europe yesterday was small; but from the list OF
passages engaged and general indications II Is ex-
pccted that the passenger trac with Europe during
the summer months viii be large and profitable.
The coastwise steamships sailed with full cargoes,
owing to the activity Of the spring trade and the
improved prospects OF the SOUTH The following are
the vessels winch left yesterday for foreign and do
mestc ports:-
hevetla captain Thomson. for Liverpool. having
ten saloon passengers and others In the steerage.
full cargo OF general merchandise
City OF Paris. for Liverpool seyenty-fiye CABIN and
100 sceeraee passengers. full cargo principally
cotton. bacon and lard.
Columbia, captain Carnaghan, for Glasgow hav-
Ing twenty cabin passengers and others in the steer
age. General cargo in which cotton ana breadstufs
Northern Light, Captain Zimmerman. for Copen-
hagen COwes; thlTty-eight cabin passenuera and
others In the steerage; fully freghted with general
merchandise. including 1885 barrels rosin. This
vessel belongs to the first American line OF steam
ship that has sailed between this port and Copen-
hagen.
Tybee, Captain Delaney, for Galveston via Key
West; four cabin passengers and o full freight Of
Rapidan. Cap Captain am Mallory. for New orlean. and
Havana: six cabin Dassenuara and ! full cargo OF
general merchandise.
General Grant, Captain H. s. Quick, for New Or.
leans having thirty-siX cabin and twenty. eight
second class passengers and q full cargo OF assorted
George washington, Captain eager, for New Or.
leans. This vessel carried some cabin passengers
and was fully ladened with assorted merchandise.
Euterpe. Captain Gates, for Galveston; thirteen
cabin passengers; freghted to her full capacity with
hardware, groceries ana dry goods.
Lodona, Captain N. X Hovey. for New Orleans;
eight cabin passengers and cargo Of general mer.
chandise
Alabama. Captain Lmeburner, for Mobile and
Florida ports, having about twenty passengers and
fully laden with assorted goods.
Manhattan, for Charleston, thirty cabin passengers
and cargo OF hardware, dry goods and other manu-
factures.
San salvador for Savannah, about tnirty-fve
cabin passengers and reighted with assorted goods.