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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1870-09-08

favoring sthc French, but whether
this or any thing else prevents the
Russians from going to Paris, they
arc practically unrcsistod.
William II. Russell writes that last
woek nothing could possibly have
checked the Prussian advance on
Paris, but now the Notifications were
enlarged and strengthened, and on.
franco there is hardly possible.
Tho urgency Of tho Prussian ad.
vance is ascribed to an anxiety to
reach Paris before tho new rifled
naval artillery. which is now concen-
trating from tho foets, could DO
moved into positions. Experts re-
gard these guns as murderous weap-
ons.
Paris, Sept. 2.
The journals state that the reported
insanity Of King William is confirm
ed.
London, Sept. 2.
A body of $4,000 French infantry,
and 500 cavalry, with two cannon,
camp evuipagc, and other material
took refuge in Belgium. Some
wounded Prussians, who also fed
into. Belgium have been taken to
Brussels, where they are carefully
attended to.
Fudda, Sept. I, via London, 2.
The Conference of Bishops was
closed, and they will reassemble on
notice Of Bishop Hott or Bishop
Ruttenburg.
1t was unanimously resolved never
to submit to the action of the Ecu.
menical Council on the infallibility
question.
The faculty at Tcnnburg and Wer.
temburg are in accord. AT a meeting
of Professors at Wertemburg, it was
resolved to protest formally against
the doctrine Of absolute spiritual
power and Papal infallibility.
Tho Worlds special, dated London, septem
Kilograms from Florenceville, Belgium, and
asr hss Sn hTs 5 G
on Sedan, the Prussians holding the grounl
| Of the scene of action, but with fearful lossel
Yesterday was spent In burying the dead, and
sumed the offensive In force at tlaybreak, and
drove the Prussians all day.
1t Is reported that the French were driver
| in considerable force in disorder across liz
| Belgian frontier.
Paris, Sept. 2
| The commandment ct Strasburg has announ.
1 cep that even II the city is bombarded day
| and night he will continue to.hold out agains
the enemy.
| Clermont en- Argonne, Sept. 1.
The following dispatch is published here TO
| day:
| Every prisoner taken by the Prussians
must, In order to be regarded as prisoner o
war, be actually French soldier attached
demonstrably to some nag in an organized
corps OF military character. All Others
| taken having arms in their possession, shal
be tried by drum head court martial, and 1
| convicted, shall be condemned to at least ter
years hard labor in German prisons.
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Notice..

sealed proposals will DO received
BY the undersigned, until Monday,
Sept. II. forexcavating, putting down
Sewer Pipes and rcfil':ng, in the
alley in rear Of lots 335 an, ZIG, orig
. inal town plat, and lots from 1 to 6,
both inclusive, of Myvr, u Woods
Sub. Division of Mill Donation and
to connect with Main Sewer on
Green street.
The city, reserves tho right to re-
Get any or all bids. 5000
specifications can be seen at the
office Of the City Engineer.
BY order of the City Council.
II. L. WATERMAN, City Engr.
Aug. 26; d&w2w.
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-Drs. Hall d Moore's Eye Syrup
will remove scum, ulcers, inflamma-
ton, FORMULATION, &C., from the Eyes.
and is the greatest remedy known
for weak eyes. 1t is warranted to
cure the worst cases Of Sore Eyes, no
matter of what nature, or OF how long
standing. Money refunded by our
agents when satisfaction is not given.
For sale by Taylor, Blake & CO.,
wholesale druggists, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Aug. IL, 1S70-d4w6m
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fE OTTUMWA COURIER
City and County News.
From the Daily Courier, sept. I'd.


LAST NiGHT.-We are very, very,
csry sorry that Miss Chaffee had
such slim audience last night. We
have but to say that, those who did
not attend missed the best entertain
ment ever given IN this city. She is
a beautiful, graceful woman, and has
control Of ono of tho sweetest voices
we ever heard. Her reading Of the
scripture was perfectly splendid, az
was, also, all that she read. And
who could sit stolii and u moved
while she recitsd the thrilling tory
of.Rarbara Freitchie." Was.t at
" recommend Miss ChAffec to any
and every audience before whom che
proposes to appear in our State.
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PEAcHEs.--Our veteran annual do.
nator of good things, l.. q. Rupe,
Esq, of Green township, made his
usual present of o lot of fine peaches,
this morning, to the COURIER, for
which that gentleman will please re-
ceive our renewed thanks.
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FRESH OYsTEBs.-John Haskins,
Of the Metropolitan Restaurant, has
engaged extensively in Fruits, and
especially trades in Fresh Oysters,
/. which he sells at wholesale or retail,
as well as serves them up in the best
style at the restaurant. His brands
OF oysters arc of theveyy best quality,
and dealers will find it to their ad-
vantage TO trade with Haslins.
aug. 30 ,,70-d1w-wtf.
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ManKilled.
OscEoLA. Iowa,
Aup Al 1870

OscEoLA. Iowa,
Aug. 81, 1870.
Gen. HEDRlcK, Ottumwa.
DEAR SIR AT $50 A. NJ, the wes-
tern bound mail train ran over, and
Instantly killed, an Irish secti IN
hand at work on the road, four miles
cast Of this place. Peter Quincy is
supposed to be his name.
Yours, &C.,
JNo. M. WARE.
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LUMBER,
SHINGLES,
l. A n III
boo III =
SAS H !,
BLINDS, &c. &C., &C.,
AT KISER'S
NEW YARD,
CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER
ESTABLISHMENT IN OF
TUMWA, IOWA.
Prices and Quality Warranted
Y TO suit All.

Having been in tho Lumber Yard
for several years, and became ae-
quainted with it. / buy my stock
for cash and am able TO sell low for
cash. COME AND SEE ME- BE-
FORE YOU BUY.
Lumber warranted IN measure.
@S- Remember the place, Jefferson
Street. Main and Samantha.
april 81,
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WANTED.

A situation AS a Miller, or to take charge of q
MIL. Can do ordinary repairs. Address,
Messrs FOREMAN Il ARNOLDN. Y
NoI1nanshill Mills Albany,
Jan24-dn
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Special Dispatch TO the Daily Courier.
Sedan, Sept. 2-l:20 p. m.
via Berlin, Sept. 2.
The whole French army are prls-
oners ofwar. The Emperor surrcn-
derod to me. Mcmahon is wound
ed. (Signed) WILLIAM.
A later official dispatch from King
William says:
"Napoleon has surrendered to me.
! will fix his residence after another
interview" &
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4 RARE COLLEOTION.

/, ,aR6 IS: s$ .: 3I:slsSs,
mail {ffee Of postage for my cents.
Address. n. p. NORMANDY,
n....,. nm. go Masket stree. g: L2uis. Nc;
YIdAG lultCllQR receipts ior msiins Bran.
dy: AZ kinds q Wine, Gin. Ale, 1eers Cotdi-
fofmation for those dealing In Of mauufsc.
turing any Of above. either for the trade or
home use. sent b. mail Gree Of pCstage3 for
4 X b NoRaisz1asiDT. sol Market street,
st. Louis. Mo-
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SHERWOOD'S
PATENT POTATO DIGGER

The New York Tribune at one time said
TINT although improvements and Inventions
Of machines had been made in almost every
branch of Industry, yet no one had as Yet In
vented Potato Digger OF practical benefit.
Ihaye nade such an invention and now
after years of patient toll, anxious Thought
have broughtit to such perfection that can
confidently recommend It tOthe public. The
mRchine has been fairly tested. II has re-
oetved the endorsement not only or the Sci
entidc American but of practical agricultural
lists In different parts Of the country.
IL is impossible In Ibis space TO give a full
description Of the Digger. Imagine however
arl0w, formed by d continuation Of shovel,
curved bars and simple arrangements by
which the potatoes may be dug at the rate 81
one thousand bushels per day by one man
and two horses.
breaking pillow, can be managed by any farm
u, or farmers boy, digs up and lays ont every
potato that Is worth preserving ready to be
gathered mp. free from dirt and ut for market
or the atore-house.
It took q premium at the District Agricultu-
raj Fair at Desmoines, Iowa, and honorable
mention at the Wapello County Agricultural
Fair at Ottumwa.
state, County and Township Rights for sale
by the inventor. 49,
For further particulars, terms, &C., address
SHERWOoD II CARSON,
March ld&wM ottumwa. Iowa
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Store open on sabbath day from 8
to 103 a. m. and TO p. m.
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Aiiv0Co AOuOOu Ol6p0tcn says
French advices report that Nc m ahon.
by his tactics, has succeeded in sen.
arating the forces of his opponent.
and that he will deliver battle prob.
ably today, with most confident
hopes OF success.
London, Aug. 81,
The Times says that Mcmahon IS
now cndeavoring to retreat on Sois.
sons, having failed in tho attempt to
relieve Bazaine ut Metz.
Mails are only carried between
London and Paris.
kilograms from Paris this morn.
ing are exultant in their statements
that the Grown Prince is SO hours
behind the calculations of the Prus.
sian staff, and that he will not arrive
at the right moment to effect juno.
ton with Prince Frederick Charles.
The Belgian Government denies
having assentcd 10 any foreign
troops crossing the frontier of her
soil.
New York, Aug. 81.
Special tothe Hcrald, dated London,
Aug. 81, says:
Ire ops havo been leaving Paris
for the North all day.
The Emperor is said to be danger
ously i'll at Sedan.
Every effort is being made to rein
force Mcmahon from Paris, notwith-
standing several backward move.
ments.
1t is believed that McMahon's
army is very strong, and will perse.
we're in desperate attempt to assail
the Prussians before Metz, and on
able the beleagured army of Bazaine
to break cut.
--latest advices from Strasbourg
represent the fortress unable to hold
out longer than three days.
London, Aug. 81.
The Prussians, conceiving that
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Particular attention paid to Proscrip
tons, by persons competent and
qualified, at all hours of the day and
night at.
John L. MOOre's Drug Store.
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WANTED.-50 good responsible men, TO
peddle Lightning Rods and Pumps, Cali al
once on me at my Office on Second street. two
doors west of Court. Or write me at once, b, ID.
Box 33l. -77'
THOMAS X. SHEPHERD.
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TarIB, OeptemD0r /.
The commander at Strasbourg
publishes the determination of tho
people to arrive In the city, rather
than surrender.
The Prussians have refused the
appeal lately made by the citizens
to spare the dwelling part of the city
on the ground that 1t would thus de-
fer captivating. The same object
declared their refusal to permit the
departure Of women and children.
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LOnQOn, Oept. 1, . p. m
There is an unverified rumor that
Mcmahon is crossing the Mouse at
Stenay, and pushing for Montmedy.
He has six hundred guns. A collision
between him and Prince Frederic
Charles is expected.
The Garde Mobile, on the new re-
QUESTION for hundred thousand, is
hurrying for the defence of Paris.-
The lie Public admits the spurious
ness of kilograms which were receiv.
ed lately signed Bazaine.
Should the French Emperor at
tempt to crowd into the Belgium
frontier, the guards Of tho latter
country have been ordered to demand
his sword. Other severe orders have
been issued for the purpose of guar
anteeing tho protection of Belgian
neutrality.
Omaha,sSept. I.
Edward Sickle, late Colonel Of the
Sixth Iowa Cavalry, returning from
the soldiers reunion at Des Moines,
stopped at o hotel in Council Bluffs
this morning walked out on the
porch and.auddenly foil and expired.
Paris, Sept. 1.
10 I4iberte reports that Mcmahon
has totally defeated the left wing and
centre of the Prussians that their
losses are numerous and that only
the right wing has been able to re-
treat in comparatively good order.
Paris, Sept. 9.
Well trained gunners have been
assigned to each ofthe three thous-
and guns mounted on tho iortitica-
lions of Paris. A large amount Of
ammunition is also provided.
London, Sept. 2.
The journals arc sadly perploxed
by the late war dispatches. They
say that q new encounter seems to
have occurred yesterday near Sedan
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-09
TWO OUTRAGES IN FRANKLIN
A RECONSTRUCTED OUTRAGE
An Unreconstructed Outrage

The Planters Banner regards it as an
outrage that James Fourmy has been re-
moved from the office of Postmaster of
Franklin, St. Mary parish, and that John
Migeot has been appointed in his place, and
'is now acting in that capacity against the
protests Of all our best citizens
The elaw-abiding people of Louisiana regard
it as an outrage that the new Postmaster
was grossly insulted in the streets of Frank
lin the other day, and because he resented
the insult by calling the perpetrators of it
to account, was outrageOusly beaten and
severely injured. If the late Postmaster
was very competent man, and the present
Postmaster Is not so competent, it does not
follow that the law should be outraged by
insulting and assaulting the newly an
pointed officer. Our Franklin friends will
find that the best course they can pursue is
to trOwn down all violations of law, and dis
cOuntenance violence. They will find, also.
that they can not intimidate the
government Of the United States.
or procure the removal of the present in
cumbent of the Franklin pOstoffice BY out
raging decency or committing personal
assaults on q man because he chooses To be
Republican. This is free country, and
the political opinions Of all men must be re-
spected, whether they are Republicans.
Democrats or Conservatives. Let us hear
OF nO more Outrages.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-09
FOREIGN.

Discussions on the Candidature of the
Prince Of HOhenZOllern for the Spanish
ThrOne-Excifement in France-Ohicers
of the Prussian Army Ordered to Join
their COrps-The Situation Defined i'm a
French Circulnr-A Beggar to Rule a
Nation of characterization in Eng
land that War will be Avoided.
PARIS, July 8.-No definite intelligence
has been received from Prussia but France
will not be content with an evasive declara-
ton of Count Won Bismarck that Prussia
ought, in the interest of the peace of Eu-
rope, to withhold her consent for the Prince
Of Hohenzollcrn to sit upon the throne of
Spain.
From semi-oficial journals of this morn
ing are gathered the following details touch
ing the candidature of the Prince of Hohep.
zollern:
General Prim meant hostility when the
Spanish government notified the
great powers of Europe of Hohen-
zollerns eandidature ON the third
Of July. General Prim advised Senior
Olazaga, the Spanish minister here that he
(eteneral Prim) had chosen Prince Leopold
OF Hohenzollern, and that the Spanish min
lstry felt assured that the French govern
ment would object to it, but that he de-
pended upon the highest sentiments of the
Emperor.
This proves that General Prim meant to
act without the consent of the Emperor
France has communicated with the other
powers OF Europe, and in all cases has re-
ceiyed words of sympathy. ALI she seeks
at Berlin and Madrid is to prevent political
complications. A dispatch recently for
warded to the Spanish government nv thA
Duke de Grammont, which was made n,,h.
hc to-day, says: France hopes that Spa;n
will renounee tho only candidate for the
throne VIII" IL ait"oethor disagreeah,e y H.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-09
OUTLAWS IN CATAHOUL.A.
Assassination Of a Planter.

| We learn from private sources that on the
evening of July fourth, Mr.. b. F. Higginbot
ham, one of the most honorable. high-toned
and useful citizens Of Catahoula parish. was
cOwardly assassinated at the gate in from,
of his residence by an unknown and dis
guised person. It appears that while Mr.
Higginbotham was at the supper table man
| rode up and said lie wanted to see him. A
boy went into the house and told Mr. Hig-
| ginbotham that he was wanted at the gate.
and when he went out man with a long
beard and backened face, mounted Oh horse
back, instantly fred upon and killed him
with a double barrelled shotgun, without
uttering d word, and then quickly rode
away.
Mr.. HiGginbOtham was a native of
Alabama, and had resided OF his plantation
OH Little river, Catahoula parish, some ten
years. He was held in high estimation by
the citizens generally, by the freedmen on
| his plantation, and by other freedmen No
one could be in distress in the parish if Mr.
| Higginbotham knew it, without getting
succor at his hands. His friends embraced
rich and poor, white and black alike.
The funeral of Mr. Higginbotham was at
tended by the most respectable citizens of
the parish, and by the freedmen generally,
who united in petition to Governor War
| moth, setting forth the nature of the crime.
and asking him to offer u liberal reward for
the apprehension of the perpetrator
They declare that no just cause ex-
listed for the perpetration of SO great a
crime against so estiInable q citizen.
and the peace and dignity OF the State. and
express the opinion that every exerton
should be made by the authorities TO ferret
out the murderer of law abiding citizen
who was at peace with his neighbors. and
pursuing the quiet occupation of a planter
whose name viii be recognized by many of,
the best citizens of New Orleans as that of q
friend, and of d friend of the poor and in
dustrious citizens Of his vicinity, whether
white or colOred.
A personal friend of the deceased has
offered q reward OF one thousand dollars for
information that will lead to the arrest and
conviction of his murderer, and the peti-
TONERS request the Governor to offer an
additional reward for the same purpose,
which amounts. in the aggregate. they are
confident will insure the arrest trial and con-
viction Of the murderer.
Mr.. Higginbotham was from thirty-five to
thirty weight years of age. He had that day
united with about sixty other white men in |
attending a celebration of the anniversary
of our national independence by large
number of colored people. the colored Sun |
day school of the parish being the nucleus |
of the celebration.
Mr.. Higginbotham and other planters !
contributed largely to the barbecue on that
occasion, by furnishing cattle and swine,
and speeches were made by several white
citizens, inclucing Mr.. Higginbotham
Much excitement exists in the parish
among all the respectable citizens, and they
are indignant that such terrible tragedy |
should occur - inexcusable, unjustitiable
and horrible assassination.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-09

$50 it's you," she said kindly; II thought
you'd be back soon, but you needn't have
yourself out Of breath"
''Please, ma'am," said Dot, becoming in
coherent in her eagerness, land thank YOU
all the same, but I've been thinking
shouldn't like Dad to call when I'm not
within reach to hear him, and may be he
might feel the room little strange without
me, after being accustomed to see me in it.;
so thank yon, ma'am, all the same, and I'd
rather not"
mot comeY' repeated the other, sur
prlsed. 'Do you really mean it's"
you see," said the child, her face flush
ing, II couldn't feel warm with him cold,
nor satisfied with him hungry; and know
he'll lie awake at nights-not beoause of the
wind, but for thinking of me. Besides, he
always fancies his vituals less poor when
I'm by. So You won't be angry, or ask me
to stay! for I'd rather not"
The Postmistress did not reply. To Judge
from the expression of her face, the silence
was not ominous. When she spoke her tone
was deferential in it's gentleness.
"Since you can not stay with me-" she said,
II have one favor to ask; will you allow me
sometimes to go and see youW
Dot dropped profound ourtsey.
%Ma'am," she said promptly, "me and Dad
And thus the matter ended.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-09
An Opening for ClairvOyanrs and Seers.

Frequently are seen in the daily journals,
pompous announcements of miraculous
powers claimed by gifted foretellers of what
is to come. Sometimes the seventh son of a
seventh son. daughter ditto, does the stu
pendous in hyperbolic advertising, alto
gether worthy Of q seventh son or daughter.
Now, when the public mind is becoming
more and more stirred in regard to the
great outrage and black crime that has
been committed in our midst
we mean the child theft what a
glorious chance for each prophet or
prophecies, to earn undying fame and a
comfortable sum of money by doing that
which they profess to do, every day, for a
paltry dollar or so What is the discovery
of who stole Jake Dobbs' dog, or what has
become of Nancy Grimbull's finger ring, to
the immortal glory the wise men and
women might surround themselves with at
the present timei Come forward, @ pro-
phetess, grid up your loins, O seer. Show
your cerebral and digital agility. "Now's
the day and nOw's the hour"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-09
NEW YORK.

Ovation at New Y0rk--The New Orleans
Firencn-Their Reception Thursday.
Parade Interesting to the Old-Tjme
Fircmen Of this Clty-How the Visitors
Appeared-What They Did and Wbae
They Are Going to Do..Goveruu.eu,s
Stronger-southerns Fluctuatiux.
NEW YORK, July 8.-The New ORLEANS
fremen arrived here yesterday nom,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-09
ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY, JULY 1870
REMOVALS,


REnov4L.' REMOVAL.
The undersigned has removed his sTONE YARD
from the old stand, on Customhouse street, to the
ARTIFICIAL FREARSTONE YARD,
on Poydras street, between Locust and Freret
streets, and the office to No. 36 Natchez street.
In extending and consolidating his business with
the Frear Artificial Stone Company, he would ex-
press his thanks to o generous public, the patrons
and friends of a business of thirty-eight years
standing in this city, and would solicit a contnu
ance of the same to the Louisiana Frear Stone Man
ufacturing Company. NEWTON RICHARDS
Referring to the above, the FRBAR ARTIFICIAL
STONE COMPANY will furnish their STONE, also
Granite and Marble for all purposes of building,
fronts of stores and dwellings, steps window siils,
lintels, tombs, monuments, tagging for banquets,
yards, garden walks, etc.
Particular attention of property holders, archi-
tects and builders is called to the Artificial Prear
Stone. DOW offered beautiful and economical
substitute for brick and pastered fronts of build
ings and suitable for cornices, window trimmings,
wall copings, front fences etc
NEWTON RICHARDS, President.
JAMES CLARK Secretary.
Depot for the sale of RICHARDS CAPE LIME.
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