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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-25

cApCCVcu AdppOho. Jul AOiCCo Will Uc
there in three days. si
There is very much confusion in
tho dispatches from the army, while
advantages arc announced as having
been gained at various points. No
mention ID mAde OF 3 decided victory
having been achieved over the enc.
my. ManifestIy Bazaine is attempts
ing 70 stave of q battle till be reaches
Chalons, where he can be Joined by
reinfOrcements.
I infer from dispatches, that our
forces are retreating 10 three col
umns. That so often as one il at.
tackled the others 60 to its assistance,
ahd having repulsed the enemy, then
move on again.
Five battles have been fought since
the 14th, and five times have we re
pulsed the enemy. The Advantages
wc gained ovor tho foe at Gravellat-
to, Mars Ia Tour and Avricourt were
rival glories oil The French campaign
OF 1914.
Frossard and l;attcvillc arc woun.
ded, the latter sricvonsly.
This armies OF Frederic Charles
and Won Steinmetz have been de,im-
ated but reintOrccmcnts for them arc
constantly arriving. s.
McMahon with q part Of his ad.
vunce guard has arrived at Vitray dc
Francis. Two regiments have bcen
dispatched TO protect his retreat to
Chalons. We have secured Strasburg,
Pfallsburg, and Thionville.
London, Aug. 10.
kilograms received to-day from
Brussels report the Emperor quito
i'll with symptoms of intense cerc-
bral excitcmont. He is said to
charge bis misadvertance to treason. 4
This story is fof warded as one of the
rulnors Of the war but is generally
discredited. The following is the
latest from the seat Of war: 1
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-25

HuO", rug 1V' =
1t is certain Prussia has refused the
proposition recently, which looked to
an armistice. Sho will discuss no
proposition outeide Of Paris. An an
ology OF the campaign, with the ad-
vance on Richmond, is suggested.
a dispatch dated at. London, the
18th, at 1880 a. M, says: The DAILY
sNers this morning contains dis
patch from Brussels which says, that
Napoleon suffers from febrile moao,,a-
MIA. He cries out that he has been
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-25

n, Farls, Aug. ~.
The council of war will not meet
till Saturday. ~
The Gaulois says: We may now
affirm we have q great General at
the head ofour armies. The greatest
proof of his calmness in the hour of
victory is, he awaits sure results be-
fore he telegraphs his successes. For
whole days he has resisted the temp
tation to announce good news until
nothing could compromise the hopes
he might raise.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-25
London, Aug. 10.

UuuOuj aug IJ'
A letter of the Pope dated July
I'D to the King Of Prussia, Offering
his mediation between Prussia and
France, is published, together with
the Kings reply. The latter &C
knowledges profound emotion at the
touching words Of His Holiness and
assures him of his desire for peace
whenever the honor and indepen-
dence of his country can be assured,
with guarantee against any similar
attempt against the peace and tran
guilty of Europe. .s g e
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-25

s~s-osJ Is A"S s~ ~"
contrasting every step. On Tuesday
the Emperor passed through Verdun
and reached Rheims where he now
is. The Paris Presse says the report
that the Prussians had demanded an
armistice in order to bury their dead
is fully confirmed, and praises Mar
shall Bazaine for not according it,
The peasants must bury the dead and
the army continue its work Of anni-
hilating the enemy.
Tho French forces are increasing
constantly, and the Prussian decreas
ing. The hour of the complete vic
tory of France is near.
An obstinate struggle occurred near
Latourke yesterday. It is supposed
the engagement was general. Large
numbers Of weundcd of both armies
ore arriving at Briey.
Travellers report that vast body
of Prussans have boon thrown back
on The MoscIIeby tho Imperial Guard.
Tho Prussians' artillery was in
trenched bet ween Briey and st Je u.
Paris, Aug. lS.
Tho last meeting Of tho CORPS
was an interesting one
A crowd had collected around tho
house to hear war news. The ma.
tional guard was at it's post to pre-.
serve order, but no soldiers were
SEEM At tho commencement of the
court Polikao spoke as follows:
Tho Chambers will understand l
give the precise details as to
the number OF troops engaged, cas-.
ualties, &c. / cannot now state the
result of the engagement, but | may
say the enemy has made an unsuc. |
cessful attempt to capture Pfailsberg
and have lost 1900 men killed. This |
repulse has had . great effect both
On the enemy and people OF that part |
of France. The government has in
of a great movement now
taking place. l will not commune.
nate it to the Chamber. !
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-08-25

The Constitutional to-day publishes
an article stating that Paris is now
a stronghold. The armed force is
very great. The Admiralty have
equipped the forts which have been
armed completely. Enormous guam
titles of provisions are stored 10 the
city, and much is arriving daily.
Mil have been erected here calcula-
ted % furnish flour that tho Euro
rean population could use. Some of
the heaviest dealers in grain have
engaged to furnish all that is needed,
without reference to the price, leav-
ing that altogether to tho Govern
ment.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04
USEFUL RECIPES, ETC.

THE rain that falls on the roof Of barn
will water the cattle kept inside.
GREEN wood cannot be burned 1t is
better to dry it by the heat of the summer
sun, than in the stove.
Neighborhoods should combine and
buy together good portable horse power,
and then have their wood piles cut up
with comfort and dispatch.
FARMS soon run down that sell all their
hay. Mr. Mech, the great English farm
er, prefers that the products of his farm
should 60 to market on the foot.
A HOG weighing less than two hundred
and fifty pounds may be more convenient
ly scalded in forty gallon cask filled half
full of water, than in tub.
Coop house carpenters are very particu-
lar to have nice sharp tools. This is half
the secret of their close work and popu-
larity. Many farmers would accomplish
more and easier by better tools.
Mock DUCK.-A steak of beef well
beaten, a rich stuf1ng, such as is used for
ducks spread it over the beet and roll it
into the form of a duck; then bake.
Make rich gravy with onions and pour
over it.
OlDhWALhs-A correspondent recom-
mends the following as an excellent COM
position for sidewalks, and says it is not
patented Sand five parts, coal ashes two
parts, Stacked lime one part, fine gravel
two parts. NIX cold, aud add coal tar,
cold or hot, until the same jurt becomes
| sticky with it. Make the walk by ram
ming down, or rolling hard six inches OF
gravel. Then put on three-inch layer
of the mixture, and roll or pound very
hard.-Scie1attfc american.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04
Has the Debt been Diminished 4?

THE State of New Hampshire elects
her Governor and Legislature on the
second Tuesday in March; and the Sham
Democracy of that State are as intent on
discrediting the reduction of the national
debt as they were six years ago on dis
trusting reports Of Union victories. In
view of these efforts the Hon. A. H. Cra-
gin recently addressed letter of inquiry
10 the Secretary of the Treasury, who re-
sponded as follows:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Feb. 7, 1870.
SIR reply briefly to your letter of the
4th inst. in reference to the amount of
public debt on the 1st of March, 1859, as
compared with the amount on the LIST of
February, 1870.
The net amount of the public debt on
list of March, 1869, including interest ac-
cured and not paid, and excluding Pacific
railroad bonds, was S2,525, 463, 26001. The
principal of the bonds then issued to the
Pacific Railroad Companies was $50, $751;
600, or an aggregate liability and indebted
ness of $2,579, 400, 26001.
On the 1st of February, 1870, the net
amount of the public debt, excluding bonds
issued to the Pacific Railroad Companies,
and including interest accrued and not
paid, was S2,444,S13,2S 90. The bonds
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04

issued to the Pacific Railroad Companies
at the latter date amounted to 1874, 457,3 800,
or an aggregate liability and Indebtedness
of 81, 500, 270, 606.92.
/ 1t thus appears that the liability of the
United States on account OF the Pacific
Railroads has been increased during the
eleven months, under acts of Congress
previously passed, to the amount of $1O,-
500, 800.
During the same period of eleven
months the direct debt of the United
States has been diminished $50 ,649,97 :09
and, if the increased liability of the United
States ON account of the Pacific rail-
roads be added, there still remains an &C,
tual diminution of the total public debt CT
the United States, direct and contingent,
during these eleven months, OF $40, l29-
65109
These statements are based upon the
books of the Treasury Department, and
cannot in any a0ay be inpeacted. Very re-
spectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE S. BOUTWELL,, Secretary.
The Hon. A.. H. Cragin, United States
Senate, Washington, D. G.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04
What Does Reason Saw

The little mongoose when bitten by deadly SER
pent resorts to certain plant, eats of it, and
capes the effect of the poison. That is instinct.
Human beings, on the other hand, must depend on
reason and experience in selecting the means of
protecting health and life against unwholesome
influences. Now. what does reason say this vi
tai subject? Does it not tell us that to invigorate
and purify the system is the best way to protect it
against the invisible poison which generates dis
ease? Surely it does. The next questio on is, what
guide shall we follow in choosing medicinal safe
guard? Reason replies let your monitor be expert
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prised in one unbroken series of satisfactory testi
monials assures us that Hostetter's Stomach Bit
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orders, or by any other cause, whether inherent
and constitutional or connected with our habits
equations and pursuits.
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ious disorders, disturbances of the bowels and
other serious maladies produced by these insau-
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that it can be recommended and guaranteed as an
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04
burst of enthusiasm he dashed off the follow

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A story will tell
About loving couple
dashing beau and belle.
I'll speak of their betroihal-
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Their troubles and their trials
And how they were divorced.
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For must read the GREAT WEEKLY
feel like telling sister
1 feel like telling ma
feel like telling brother
feel like telling pa
feel like telling Cousin Sue
And handsome Cousin Walter
feel like telling every one
To read the SHADowED ATTAIN,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04
m-Dr. III X. Thnmnson- Mr.. I ]

ZEE DR.. E. X. Thompson, Mr.. j. j.
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Herald.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04
CoDEY's LADY's BooK.-The usual ar

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wood engraving representing March day is also
given. Lessons in drawing, and handsome de-
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four, $40; five, and one extra, $14; eight, and
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04

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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04

A SPLENDID portrait of Chas Mathews,
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04
Another Swallowed Altar.

The popular author, Ned Buntline no less IA
nous as temperance orator than a writer-is at
present writing for that great story and sketch
paper, the NEW YORK WEEKLY, thrilling story
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is story which cannot fail to deeply interest not
only all who are already married, but all who con-
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young woman, every old man, every child in fact
who is capable of sober thought, will find food for
reflection in the mysteries and incidents which
hang around 1.-THE Swallowed Altar" We advise
our readers to peruse it without fail.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04

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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04

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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04

CURE FOR COUGH OR CoLD.-As soon
as there is the slightest uneasiness of the
Chest, with difficulty of breathing, or in
dications of Cough, take during the day a
few "Broaon's Bronchial Troches" Con-
tanning demulcent ingredients, they allay
Pulmonary Irritation. Have them in
readiness upon the first appearance of a
Cold or Cough.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-03-04

JOM POI, loo, tJU
These, therefore, are the figures upon
whose logic the success or failure of Pres
ident Grant thus far depends. That such
q record will effectually clear away what
ever doubts or suspicion may have been
raised by the speech of Mr.. Dawes, the
most determined enemy of the admins
tration must admit -WcoegGnd Leader.
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sPE cIAL NOTICES:
~ Medical Adv,ce.-pR. w4 X. poaEI

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