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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
WHOLE NO. 60,

Ichastisement without so much as an eff
fort of resistance Indeed, at the mo-
ment he had no other ALTERNATIVES, for he
was altogether unarmed, while, his enc
my held Deranger cooked at his breast
Immediately alterward, however, Phil
lips went and literally loaded himself
with nurderous weapons, and returned
10 face his Toe on more eauai terms.--
They encountered in the public square
while court was i'll session, and never did
the sun OF heaven slime on more OBJ
stinate combat. They first of all fired
1--WE rounds with pistols, and at the sec
ond round Phillips was wounded in the
loins. But this, instead of checking his
furious arlor, only tended to madden
him the more. Heunsheattled his knife
and bounded upon his enemy, who re-
ceiyel Ills thrusts witha like deadly aim.
With clenched teeth, foam on their llvid
lips, painting chests, and blazing eyes,
they fought ike maniacs, till both were
bathed in sweat and blood. Al length
Phillips ventured on desperate maueu-
yre., lie dropped his own knife, and
Selling the naked blade of his antago-
mist, snapped it in two by mlia strength,
cutting at the same time his own fingers
to the bone! He then drew from beneath
his Vest'ano her knife, and mide 4 fierce
plunge al, VI ,nefee's heart; Dat Meneiee,
IN turn, caught the sharp blade in hts
hands anl broke of the p6int-when, 10!
Phillips prod;lcel a third' bowie knife,
much barge than the others. and plunged
it up 10 the hill iii his enemy's side, who
fell to rise no more, Meneiee, as he lay
on the CORY ground, lookol UP in the vic-
tors face with rsweet smile, and gasped,
III dying yolcr:3 aui7dlf.ua1 9iI li.s
Phillips, yoa.are Ming OF Conway
now. for you have killed THR FiGHrINa
DocroR!I' F,ns,f seas sN Ftssag srm}aS.s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
stirr;n. the Earth.

10 a
In frequently stirring the earth, there
are several and important advantages.
1t loosens the SOIL and makes it permea-
BILE TO the roots of plants. II finally
pulYerises the soil, and reduces the,soGs
and cods, and mixes the different kinds
or layers of soil turned up by the plough
together, and mixes the manure finally
with the soil. We have ploughed green
sward Tor irnmediats sowing with fine
seeds, and By manuring, and the frequent
use of the, harrow and cultivator, we
have made it Of, fine. filth, and well adap-
ted to tender plants, like old mellow soil.
obBy stirring the soil often so as to pre-
sent new surface to the air III becomes
enriched by elements. imbibed from the
atmosphere, But if the earth is allowed
to rest, a crustis formed at the top, and
no improvement of consequence takes
place in this way. Hence, in ploughing
or cultivating land often in order to kill
or wither cough grass, sorrel or other
noxious plants, the soil becomes impro-
we'd by the means used to eradicate the
weeds with which it is infested; so that
the whole labor is not spent merely to
destroy the cumberers of the grounds
The soil that is turned up in deep plough
ing, or that works up moderately in sub
soil plouyhing becomes greatly improved
on exposure TO the atmosphere, and FREE
quent stirring. HAi ~ 1883 9 2'@'~-3 8"
Ii BY stirring the soil, weeds are destroy
ed in their temler age, before they be-
come large, to rob the plants, of nutri-
ment,, or require great deal of labor to
destroy them. If the farmer can keep
ahead of his work SO as to stir his tillage
lands often. just as the weeds have star
ted, he will saveba great deal of labor.
besides gaining an advantage in having
his land in the best condition in other
respects for a good crop. Some writer
says. in regard to manuring, "Feed your
crop and your crop will feed you,'' and
it may, with, equal propriety,, be said,
protect your crop against the weeds, aud
your crop will protect you against want.
Frequent stirring the soil is the cheap
est and most efectual protection of crops
against drought. The soil that is often
stirred, in a dry time, is moist almost to
the surface, while that which is neglect
ed, or lands in grass or small grains,
which do notadmit Of this operation, are
dry to a great depth, and this is one rea-
son why wheat sowed in drills, and cul-
tivated as other crops sowed in the same
way, yields more than that which is sow
ed broadcast. AT another time we may
make further remarks on this subject d
Every good cultivator is aware Of the
important advantages in stirring the soil
often, and he practices on this principle
with excellent success. Let those who
have any doubts on this subject select d
part OF a lot, give it extra culture, and
mark the result.-N. e. Farmer. ayui
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

Our NAVAL FoRcE.-We have at pres-
ent in. the Mediterranean 1872 guns and
1900 men; in the North Sea, so guns !,
on the of Africa, rs guns and 653
men; Brazil, 10 guns; and a home squad
ron of l25 guns and Il49 men. As
well for protecting our commerce in the
midst of European revolutions, as for the
purpose of extending sympathy 10 the
struggling patriots of the old world, the
administration seasonably doubled our
force in the Mediterranean; which ac-t
counts for the presence Of such force in
that quarter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
The True Wine DocrRrsl sF6s

The TRUE Wine DocTRrNEy 'Eh6
Wing Convention OF Pennsylyania ms
Gently holden at Harrisburg, among 9TH
ers, passed the following resolution: 81, !,
"Resolved, That protection to The in-,
dustry Of the people is one of ttie Ezsti
duties of Government; that the true In
teres,s of the State and Na,ioss are best
promoted by placing the Manufacturers
and Laborer, side by side with the Ag-
riculturist-that the days of greatesspros-9
perity for the country have been those
when domestic labor has been projected,
and unnecessary and excessive IMPORTS
ton oflforeign fabrics prevented by a.
proper tariff of duties; and in cur oPin-l
ion, such results have not followed the
Tariff Of 1916, and can never be pro,
NOTED by its continuance.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

I. - H#
HEALTH-How TO PRESERVE TT
Medicine will never remedy bad habits.
1t is utterly futile to think Of living in
glutiony, ,intemperance, and every ex-
cess, and keeping the. body in health by
medicine. Indulgence Of the appetite,
aud indiscriminate dosing aud dragging,
haver ruined the health aud destroyed the
life of more persons than famine, sword
and pestilence. II you will take advice,
you will become regular in your habits,
eat and drink only wholesome things,
sleep'on mattress, and retire and rise
very regularly. Make a free use OF
water 10 purify the skin, and when sick
take counsel of the best physician you
know, and follow nature.-,Sci. finer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Hints to Yon,lg Ladies'.

A4lf any young woman waste, IN trivial
amusement, the prime season for i'm
prpsemant, which is between the age of
sixteen and twenty, and thereafter regret
bitterly the loss when they come to feel
themselves inferior in Knowledge to al
most every one they converse with: and
above all, if they should ever become
mothers, when they feel their inability to
direct aud assist the pursuits Of their
Children they find Ignorance severe
modification, and real evil. Let this ami
mite their industry, and let not modest
opinion of their own capacities be a dis
enlargement to them, in their eRdeavors
after knowledge. A moderate, under
standing, with diligent and we'll directed
application, will 60 further than a more
lively genius, if attended with that impa-
tience aud inattention whiahitoo often ac-
company quick parts. Ii is not for want
Of capacity that so many women are
sue, .triAing, insipid companions, 50 i'll
qualified for the friendship and converse
ton Off sensible man or otor the task OF
governing and instructiag family; tits
often from the neglect of exercising the
talents which they really have, and from
emitting to cultivate a taste for intellectu-
al improvement, by this neglect they lose
the sincerest pleasures, which could re-
main when almost every other forsakes
them, of which neither fortune, nor age
can deprive them, and which would be a
comfort and resource in almost every
possible condition of life. Hg.B,langJ
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

LANeUAGEs.-There are three lhous-
and six hundred and sixty-four known
languages now used in the known world.
OF these, nine hundred and thirty seven
are Asiastic; five hundred and eighty-sev-l
en- European; two hundred and seventy,
six African; and one thousand six hun
dred and twenty-four American dialects.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

Il A REsEMBLANcE.--.sC Colonel w. is a
fine looking man, isn'theH said a friend
Of ours the other day. esoi ai aos !
EYES," replied another, 81 was taken
for him once" ,..,,- ,,.,3 Il.
"You! why, You are as ugly as sin!''
81 don't care for that, was taken for
him oace---I endorsed his note, and was
taken. for him by the Sheriff. o
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

EXPENSIVE SHIRT lBosoMs. The Ia
test fashion of shirt bosoms introdaced
into this city are of fine linen carnbue,
laid in broad plaits, and ornamented with
three rows of rich French embroidery.
They cost about $l2 each, and il has
been observed that few who make then
wear them. Scientific .am. W s:ii
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Dr. w. R. McNE n han.

r ATE of Jasper, Indiana, has located
IL permanently in Ottumwa, and solicits
share OF public patronage. Having had
several years experience in. all the diseases
common to the western, country, he hopes
to be able to give satisfaction to those who
may employ him. He will be fount at all
times, when not engaged in professional
business, at his ofce at Mr.. Galinger: drug
store, on Front street t[gtF II H3fT9
.Ottumwa, June 9Th, 1915. 2m ------,-,a-.s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
New Tailor shop.
NV. FOX..

"AVlNG located in Ottumwa, is pre-
Ii pared to do tailoring in the best style.
Having had a number OF years experience
in the business, he -flatters himself that he
will be able to please all who may favor him
with their work. utting done on the shor-
test notice. May 3lst, 1919. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
j. w. Norris,

20 OrruMWA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa,
Will attend the courts in the. several
counsies of the 3D. Judicial District, and
the Supreme Court of the State. ~ .,.rl 3.
OCT May be found for the present at the
Post Office. no It'll
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
j. D aDevin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
oTTUMwA. IOWA

,'t"'t oTTUMwA, IOWA ~
Will practice in the Courts of Wappello
and other counties of the Third Judicial Dis
trict, and in 1.-THE Supreme Court. Prompt
attention given to the collection of claims in
the river counties, and the sale of land war
rants.g gq Aug. ., 4o.-ly,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nRS. CAMPBELL & HENDERSON,
IL having associated themselves in the
practice of medicine, tender their services
in all the various branches of their profess
ION to the citizens of Agency city, and sur
rounding country. ilw lE ggu ifars
July 9th, '49.-tf. ,a4ssU e. Jra ,flsE es
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
ID. #. Gaylord
A U CTI0N T. Z r.,

-OTTUMWA, IOWA. srv
"ILL attend to making sale Of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time. for a reasonable Compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Business Cards.
1.-THE EMPORIUM OF dW#
g Il s. & ee ne
.JatIfcs HTcFarIand.

TTAS : received the Fall and White
III Fashions for 1919, and is prepared to
do Tailoring on the shortest notice, in the
neatest and most fashionable style, and on
as reasonable terms as any other WORKMAN.
Cutting done in good style, as usual. ar
May 18th, lS49. gaE a,s5g d, i. ,ag
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Dr. Chas. @. Warden,

TENDERS his services professionally to
the public. He will be found at his Of
flee, next door to the printing office, unless
absent on business of his profession. lc,L
-Ottumwa, aug. DID, sf Isa 6lEH t.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Bertrand Jones'.

, x ssf
"A TTORNE Y n T. la W, =
OTTUMwA, iowa., s-
MILL practice in the Courts of the 3fd
wv and 9Th Judicial Districts; aud the
Supreme Court of the State. ..rat fal;,assg
Ottumwa, June 9Th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

DLANK DEEDS, a superior article, just
I'D printed and for sale CHEAP at this Office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Just Printed.

A. LOT Of Blank Marriage Licenses, Ex-
IA ecutions, and Summons's, and for sale
the Courier ONCE q \ Na
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

Thrift Of the Yankee.-In perfectly good
humor the Tuscaloosa Monitor Of the 18th
ult., has given the following pungent and
inimitable sketch: Ess. saf3
A mountain Of granite appears rather a
tough subject to deal with, yet a Yankee
will burrow into its bowels, and 10! the
granite becomes gold in the vault Of the
Commonwealth Bank in Boston. A pond
of ice presents cherries and chilly pros
pect to the eye, but the Yankee, nothing
daunted, will heave up its crystal masses,
and straightway the ice glitters iii diamonds
upon the bosom OF his rosy checked
spouse. Wherever the Yankee layeth
down his hand, gold springeth. Into what
soil soever he thrusteth his spade, gold
spouteth therelrom. In the twilight by
his chimney corner, he stitch meditating,
and thoughts chase one another through
his brain, which thoughts are gold. Va
rious they are, it may be in form and
seeming. One is but a gridiron, another
baby Jumper, and thira steam engine,
but he writeth them all down in the patent
office at Washington aud then putteth them
in his pocket in good golden eagles from
the mint at Philadelphia.
But your genuine Yankee coineth not
merely his own sagacious conceits; the
follies, the fears, and the errors Of others
are moreover all gold 10 him. He iabri-
cateth mermaids and sea-serpents, and
locketh upin his iron-chest heaps Of gol-
den credulily. He manufactured pill
Of chalk and wheaton bread, which he
warranteth to cure asthma, hydrocephalus,
epilepsy and yellow fever, and presently
buildeth him a great house on the banks
Of the Hudson. ,Whenia sudden delirium
seizeth all the world, prompting them TO
emigrate in floods. nowhere, he quietly
mustereth his fleets oil transport for that
destination, or buildeth rail road in that
direction, regardless Of what is at the other
end, and putteth the passage money in his
pocket. He erecteth to himself no castles
in the air, but lie diligently aideth his
neighbor to do the same, and out Of the
proceeds grow up to him presently castles
upon the earth. Such is the modern Midas
the Midas without the long earsthe cool,
acute, sagacious, calculating Yankee.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

as your career in another department of
the public service has been illustrious.
! have, therefore. to request you TO make
other arrangements for the Home Depart
ment, should the bill pass the Senate, and,
in the mean time, to accept assurances of
the respect with which l am, truly and
faithfully, your friend,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

A rumseller in Georgia declares that ne
will not sell liquor to temperance man.
unless he brings an order signed by his
wife.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

ClElC oCEaN.--k NfPUiceho uHu LOoO ~
Life.-A letter from Capt. Brown, Of
the ship Hannibal, Of New London, Conn.
published in the New London Chronicle,
recently, dated St. Georges Bay, Dec. l,
ls49, reports that terrific gale had taken
place in the bay some time previously and
that the shore in that vicinity was COM
pletely strewed with wrecks-ships and
briggs and cutters; most ofthem were En-
glish vessels. A board with the name
Emma, of New London" was found
among the wrecks.
He also states that he had heard there
were about one thousand liUes lost
This place is great resort for the En-
| glish vessels in pursuit of guano, and there
is no safe harbor except under the island
of Pova, where the Hannibal lay, which
affords shelter for one or two ships. A
flee, Of hundred or more English vessels
are frequently on the coast at a time.
Many tons of guano, which had been
bagged and piled up, had been destroyed
by the gale.
Capt. Brown also reports the Hannibal
and her tender, the Sarah Lavinia, all
well; with $3.50 bbls. oil, bound TO Falk-
land Islands, wanting 500 bbs.to fill.
The Derby Gold story is thus adopted
by the Washington Union. We have just
heard very curious ancedote from an
American who has recently returned from
Liverpool. He obtained it from General
Armstrong, who had it Immediately from
the gardener of the Earl of Derby him
self. The Earl lives within about eight
miles of Liverpool. He had just received
some dubious roots from California, wrap
ped up in the soil Of their native country;
and as q mere matter of curiosity, he di-
rected the earth to be washedfor the pur-
pose of seeing whether ii contained any
particles Of gold. His instructions were
followed, and the result was nearly hand
ful Of gold dust and shells ~ from the
! washing Of tie earth. -
RrwAnpINc HoSEsrY.-A colored SER
want swe ping cut bachelors room, found
a sixpence on the carpet, which he carried
| to the owner.
you may keep it for your honesty
said he.
| A short time after he missed his gold
| pencil case, and inquired Of his servant it
lie had seen it.
Yes SIR was the reply.
And what did you do with il =
Kept it for my honesty, sir?'
The old bachelor dis appeared.
| A rumseller in Georgia declares that he
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

!. INDIAN WRIT is many years since
we have SEEN the annexed in print, and
we think it is high time that it should be
set a going again--at any rate, it is as good
as nine-tenths Of the "old Joe's" that are
daily dug up from their graves in old news
papers, and started into life by penny-a-
lining resurrcctionists -
John Sequasaquash, an Indian ofthe re-
mains of tribe in Connecticut, was some
years since brought before justice Of the
peace ON some charge or other, which |
do no: now recollect. John happened TO
be drunk at the time, and instead Of an
swering directly to questions put by the
justice, merely muttered out--'''Your hon.
or is very wise; very wise very wise
y-y-your honor is very wise, | say
Being unable to get any other answer
from him, the justice ordered him to be
locked uphill the next day; when John
was brought before him perfectly sober.
Drunk - calculated John. M
Eyes, drunk as beast. When asked
you any question, the only answer you
made was-Your Honor is very wise
very wise" b,i6atst .4t lsn8va8 II
'.Did | call your honor scise!" said the
Indian, with look Of incredibly" Pole
Eyes" answered the magistrate.
"Tien," replied John, Il must have
been drunk, sure enough" FL Yankee
Blade ssls...94 4;,gs sg.4. -s
An Irish recruit was asked BY his Off
Ger, "What's your height?" 10 which Pat
replied
l 1.-THE man that measured me, said was
five foot ten, or ten foot FIVE; | am not ex-
actly sure which--but it was either one
or the other"
Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-11-21
Human Life.

stood ly the towers Arl.ry-ils
Aad 90, bei''ruug out a Joclud PEAL
Loudly and merrily rang they then,
Ger i'l anl valley, aud sylycn'glon.
4 j each check lookdbusht a. the blush I'm 3rn
AM 90 70 voice sounded gay as the for.tsr's horn
AL each heart was glad for al heirc., was born
'i.oi bs those TIM. worn towers again,
A. lrancHs forth ctmea gallant train,
] H.rc Va. the pr.e.t in hsrohe, of white.
AL there vas madden lovely and bright.
asoi.a1t knight va. ty her sides
49, he hoau z joy sounded far sud VIDE
io7 ih' h'.re'' was Rudolph de Coarcy'. bride.
Al asain by tho" portals proud dii stand,
aud again cam. forth gallant band
Al Jaw that sam. Ri. lut .ai was his fact.
Anil NV that same knight bui b, .hroaI.i Biz
Al .sr tilat maiden 100 beauty, bloom.
Fac a'hr,nl suIsl'r. Ans .ab, plume
fer the hsirs'' w4.lerus - hU forcla.h.rs tomb
Ani 'aeh e human IN. a best
mother lovers The green earth. breast
Awrrath thst is formed Of 1Dw r,D three
frmros', ani myrtle and rosemary,
horc'N aJlyiul a,'rrpwful ,tays
A1neh a'o}aF. swhcmiug vav,
4A' cradle. iA' hi.la'l, 81, and tie grave
Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-11-21

money good morning. sir and tim.
saying he returned 10 the Colonel
room, and gave back his pocket book
Well, my boy, did you fix II com
pleiclyl
Never better, believe me- SAID Beau
ringing the bell for cigars and a news
paper.
At the end Of tho month, the sport,
ing men one by one took up their de
parlnrc, aud none were left behind
save Beau, who appeared 10th to leave
such comfortable quarters one OF
the partners Of the house, Observing
that ms bill was very large, and per
haps snSpectin9 something from the
habits and general manners OF Bean.
asked the office keeper # he was safe.
W hcreupon, he was Informed Of the
circumstance Of hIs boarder's offering
thousand dollar note TO pay for ms
first iorlnight's board and the reasons
that induced the clerk to decline it. -
We'll, well, keep an eve on him SAID
the landlord, 10 his assistant.
In the course OF n day or too. Beau
was not found at ms accustomed seat
at table, whercupon the clerk iook the
prccaulion 10 lock up the gcn.cman's
trunk as security. To second lnqui-
ry from one Of the partners of the
house as to the gcullcman's bill. the
clerk remarked that IT was safe, as he
had seized the geutlemans baggage
rs security. Finally, after the expna.
uou Of som days. search warrant
was taken ont, aud the trunk opened.
rs the owner seemed 10 have stepped
ont, when the land ord and his ,hrcwd
assistant found IT'S contents TO be a dir
~ diety and pair Of socfsl
Though Beau sometimes visited Y.
York after this circumstance, the rca-
der Is assured that he did not stop at
the Astor