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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-05-05

READ AND UNDERsTANb.-fhe time
will come when this medicine, BRANDRETH'S
PILLS, will be appreciated as il ought. and de-
serves; it will be well understood that DR.. Bran.
dreth has the strongest claims upon the public. II
is true that every individual who makes trial oi
the Brandreti Pills, concede them to be the best
medicine they used. They are indeed a
medicine ABOUT which there is no mistake. Their
value In climate SO chahgeabe as ours. cannot be
oncs restored; thus iiey cure colds, and coRsamP-
lion is prevented. Those who have redundancy
of bile find them of the most essential service
and should there be deficiency Of that important
fluid, the Brahdreth Pills have an equally beneficial
effect. Often has this important medicine !sassd
valuable lives in those regions where the DREAD.
EUL YELLOW FEVER was prevailing A few
doses taken Immediately upon infection being re-.
ceieed into the sySefn,. will be almost certain to
prevent any material Inconvenience And at no
stage of this dreadful epidemic there so proper
medicine az the Brandreth Pills. Let this medicine
be universally used in this disease, AND NO
few would be victims, So it is with other dseas.
es. ASSIST NATURE with this all important
medicine, to remove morbid humsrs from the
blood, and do not resort to bleeding and mercury,
and we shall have a very GREAT SCARCITY
OF persons afflicted with chronic malades. The
feathered tribe-the animal kingdom -over which
we, are the lords-are not afflicted with chronic
maladies; neither should we be if il were not for
our pride, which OCCASIONS them. FOLLOW
NATURE Use the mrdcine-whIch harrnonizes
with her, which mildly but surely removes all i'm.
puTties from the blood, WHICH strengthens the fee.
BILE. and reduces those oftoo iul habit to healthy
standard. Let me again say that every department
Of the Manufacture Of Brsndeth Pills is personally
superintended by ME, and that every box with my
three labels upon it may be-, relied upon to- have
the beneficial effect described if used according to
directions accompanying.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITs.
Be very careful and 60 to the Agent whfn You
want Brandreth Pills; then you are sure If The
genuine article. When you purchase other wise.
inquire whether the person selling them know the
Pills he. offers you are genuine Brandreth Pills.
Every man knows whether the article he offe you
is true or false. Beware of cheats! .ra..
TO insure the full benefit of these cele'T ted
Pills, they should be kept in the house, tina up
the 6rst commencement of sickness, they miy ,e
at once resorted 10. One dose then is bettes Il an
a dozen after disease has become established he
system. may.
3 The BRNADRETH'S PILLS are sold in %
cents per box, at Dr. B. Brandreth's Principal
duly authorized Agents
0o-A fresh supply of the above Pills, justt Z.
ceved by the following Agents:---
J. R. g. J. H. NORRIS, w oodsfield A
WIN. STEEL, Stafford. 70 H .iA
joan r. WHARTON, Carlisle.
J. M. ROUND, Summerfied i-iI 9 1
J. F. BrDENHARN & Co., Malaga.
H. ROUND, Sarahsvile, Morgan CO. ao
WrLcH g. THOMPSON, Beasville. E
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o. The wings are glorying in The fact that the
democracy Of Wisconsin have repudiated the
course of their Senator in CongreS, Mr.. Walker
on the California Territorial Bill. Would it moi
bs well for those gentlemen to recollect that Gen.
Taylor was very anxious that Mr. Walkers a
msndmsnt to that bill should pass, and that while
they condemn Mr.. Walker they condemn Gen
Taylor! Hsaa
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4 TTACHMENT NOTICE.-Noticei is here.
"A by given, that on the 9th day Of March, ls49,
John Hoster sued out Of the Court Of Common
Pleas within and for the county OF Monroe and
State Of Ohio, a writ of attachment against the
goods, chatteIs, lands, tenements. rights. credits,
moneys and effects of Thomas Yoho, non-resi.
dent OF said State, demanding therein 500 damages;
which writ was at the April Term Of said Court,
ls49, returned served. Attest, .--.-...
May s, 1849 VIM. OKEY, Clerk.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-05-05

DOAD NOTICE Notice Is hereby given,
IL thai petition will he presented to the Com.
missioners Of Monroe county, at their June ses-
sion. praying for the location of a. County road,
commencing at the WoodsHeld 4 Bsresville,road.
near Mr.. F,ick's land, in Ohio township, thence
along the ridge the nearest and best route to inter.
sect the River road al or near the schoolhouse on
Sarsfeld Clark's land. in Salem township, passing
through the lands. along the ridge. of Henry Mi
tendorf. Christian Clerks, James Howell, Edward
Coulter, Frederick Kurtsman and others
April %, le49' MANY PETI TONERS.
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f6WN PROPERTY FOR

v SALE, situate in the to WI OF Clarington. at
the mouth Of Sunfsh creek on the Ohio river
Being splepdid establishment for, business con-
ssting of good dwelling house. with five .roons;
also good store room aud warehouse, with ap ex-
celIent cellar under the whole estabshmshi.r-
There is also a good well OH the lot All Of which
are new and in a good state of repair. The sub
scriber wishes to sell the above property al private
sale-and will sell Oh accommodating terms. II
is well calculated for mercantile establishment,
as it is situated in the most business part ot ths
town. For further particulars enquire OF the sub
subscriber. OH the premises. I, Il .;s.,r,75i
March "a, l549. JOHN A. LYLE.
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D OBERT MILLS ESTATE.-Notics is
IL hereby given that the subscriber has been
appointed and qualified as executor on the estate
Of Robert Mills, late Of Monroe county, deceased.
April 81, Iels. JOHN McCASLIE
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II DAD NoTICE.-Notics i. hereby given
E6, to the Trustees Of Ohio township. that appli-
cation will be made TO them to locate township
road, commencing at the north end of John An-
gus lane, thence eastwsrdly through Isaac Nc.
Burney's laid, thence through the lands Of the
widow Hall. James Dillon and Jacob NishbeHy to
lntersect the county road at or near Jacob Nish-
bstry's mill, :, @ 5s s5ta5.
April %, 1649. e
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A TfACHMENT.--Atm my instance an attach
"A ment was this day issued by Isaac Munsysa
Justice of the Peace of Franklin township. Mona
roe county, against the property and Effects of
William Robins, hon-resident of said county,
Dated this S0lh day Of March, A. D, ls49.ntg n
April IA. THOMAS P WILKINSON >,
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CO.. We have no doubt but that the construction
of railroads tends greatly to increase the value OF
real estate through which they pass. An exchange
paper says that the following 10 "statement of
the increase in some Of the town, Of Massachusetts,
since railroads were extended to thsm-durinG
the five wears between 1889 and l845:
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Z : DAD NOTICE Notice is hereby given.
NJ that petition will be presented to the Com
m,sioners Of Monroe county, at their June session,
praying for an alteration oi the county rad. com.
mencing at John Clary's to the graded road Said
alteration to commence near Jacob Nishberly s
mill in Ohio township, thence the nearest and best
route through the lands Of John Clary. Jacob In;
gold and intersecting the old road at near john
Angus barn; n;-and that so much Of the old road al
will be supplied by this alteration be vacated
April %, l849. MANY PETITIONERS.
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'.In Tennessee. the opening ofthe Naslville and
Ch,ttanooga Railroad, $50 miles. has. on the aver.
age, added S5 per acre to ell the land within zen
miles oH each side of the road. Mountain lands,
which two years ago would not command one esht
per Acre, now readily sell at 81. ab
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Suir.YieetinS. We

nANIEL MORRIS, an old and experienced
IL Surveyor. thankful tor past favors. will still
attend to the surveying of land. roads. sc under
the direction of the County Surveyor Deeds.
mortgages. aud other legal instruments, drawn at
the shortes. notice. Office in Woodsfeia.
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Debts Of the States,

y, The following tabls exhibits the public debt.
population, and rate per head Of that debt of sev.
sral Of the States: ~
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KOHN LAPP'S ESTA. 49, N office is hereby
oD given, that the subscriber has been appointed
ard qualified as Administrator of the estate Of John
Lapp, late of Monrue county, deceased. g
April %, lS49' GEORGE LAPP.
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"YDRAULICK CEMENT, q superior. .sfii.
IL Gle, always on hand. at 2A Liberty street,
Pittsburgh. w. w. WALLACE.
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TOHN BEACE'S ESTATE Notice is here.
q by given that the subscriber has been appoint
cd and duly qualified % administrator Of the estate
Of John Beach, late OF Monroe county. deceased.
!, May 8, le4z Z SAMUEL BLOWERS
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY ORDER OF
~ COURT.-O On Saturday. the 10Th day of May
I849, between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. m, and
o'clock. p. NJ, on the premises, in Union town
ship. Monroe county, o., will be sold to the high
est bidder. the following real estate, as the proper
ty Of Joseph Gibson, deceased. to wit: Lots Nos
and in the town Of Perryopolis; also. the north
east quarter OF the northeast quarter Of section 49,
township Z, and ranges. in the GAINESVILLE Land
District, subject Ia the dover of the widow
Terms OF sale-One.third in hand, onethird ia
six months, and one.third in one year, with inter-
est on the deferred payments; to be secured to the
satisfaction OF the undersigned. x.sI
s.s ,.s,,.3 -: GEORGE w. BROWN,
M, l6. Admir- Of Joseph Gibson, decd.
April 81, ls49. ssiA .t4.sgH
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DLAsTER PARIS, raw. and csIcined, suitable
II for all purposes, alwayb On hand at ,2A4 Lib.
erty street. opposite head Of Smh6eId street, Pitts
May s, I849. w. w. WALLACE.
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4 Thsss b mistake 10 the paper from which We
copy. in the estimated population Of Indiana. -
An ne States are paying the interest on their debt
With he exception. perhaps. Of Mississippi
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" % far awe can learn. the Peach crop will
b almost total failure.
V Ths damage done 70 the cotton crop in ths
8oush, ~ the late fosss Of this Spring. b said to
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-05-05
N. F. BLACKL0CK & Co, a,, .,
WHOLESALE pEALERsiN 80
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonets, &c,
NO. asa BALTIMoRE STREET,
(.Neorig opposite Hanoper.) y "s' s


(Jveariv opposite Hanoper.)
BALTIMOR MD. ,,.
Have received their Spring stock, AID keep
constantly on hand large aud splendid, assort-
msnt Of goods in their line, embracing every va.
riety of style aud quality. Our Spring stock con.
5000 CASES BOOTS, SHOES, &c. !.
500 CASES HATS, CAPS, BONNETs, IL.
Among which we may name the following:
Ladies Fine Kid and Morocco Slippers
'' '' Patent Leather, do. 81 "a
i" 81" Morocco -. do "
se,. 80 '' PatentsTiP Caters y, -
taeoy - /" Lasting, with Morocco Tips
!, ..ils;'' - Marrocco & Kid Buskins, Sc
Gents Fine City made Boots ,s,,,. n
,D5 g. 3. Eastern made do,
/ 34a :: Gtain and Kip. I. dn, =,
i 3" Fine Cali and Goat Munroes ,,.,,S
Ladies' and Misses Bonnets of every descrip-
ton, such as: Coburg. Gimp. Cordineit. Jennie
Lind. China Pearl, Rough and Ready. Paris, Dun
stable. Devon, Lawn, &C - -. -.
A large assortment Of Hats and Gaps Of The.
latest style, among which W nainethe following:
Gentlemen Fine Silk Hats, Spring Siyis
4. =. Beaver" I;
,9i Angola Hats, ali Styles
Mems Brown and Black Mexican HAS
~ I" ." u Palo AIfo a9Es
z. 20. q a's-,li 4" Wool g"t
Z. ~" "aoG Fashionable pedal a.
g go Guasyaguild vi. &-"
Palm leaf Hats Of fallqusli,ies. Men and Boys
Cloth, Plush and Glazed Caps. Hair and Leather
Trunks, Whips. &c. '.. N-N4@ g,'s sn
AIso-A large assortment of Boys. sad Misses
Shoss. Ch ldFeni Shoes Misses' Bonnett, and
every stiicie 10 otir iine., ~ s-s5i.t@ ~ FtFl4
Z Our stock has been selected with great care, ,snd
bought to advantage; and we ;re thus prepsredto
offer great inducements to- country msrchsnts and
the trade generally, whom we respectfully invite
10 call and examine our stock. ~ ts seafsg
Baltimore, April 3, 1si9. ~ssfs''sh
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

bers will be allowed twenty per cent. on
the subscription prices for single papers,
which they may retain when they send
on the names of subscribers and the sub
scription money. The price for the
Congregational Globe and .4ppendir to
Clubs who take ten copies, is so low,
that no deduction can be afforded. Sub.
scriptons may be RENTED by mail, at
our risk, in money at par in the section
of the country where subscribers reside.
= The Congressional Globe and .Appes-
dir, or the Daily Globe, as they may
elect, will be sent to all editors who
may publish this Prospectus as often as
three times before the first Monday in
December, and send us one copy of their
paper containing it distinctly marked
around with a pen to direct our attention
10 il. JOHN G.. RIVES.
WAsnINGToN Cry, October 9, ls4s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
NO MORE CREDIT!

DEING DESTROYS of administering the af-
Id fairs of the Post Office according to
law, the public generally are informed that
they must positively pay their Letter Post
age at the time of delivery.
Those who are in arrears for either Letter
or Paper postage will please "walk up to
the Office and settle"
"l72. Postmasters are not authorized in
any case to give credit for postage"
"l76. At the beginning Of every post Of
fee quarter, postmasters will require the
subscribers, and others who receive News
papers regularly through their Offices, to pay
the quarters postage thereon in ADVANCE;
and, without such payment, they will not
deliver them any papers, even though they
tender the postage on them singly.-Sec. 81
p. o. Laws.
am ready and willing to wait on the
public. but they certainly cannot expect mt
to disobey all laws for their accommodation,
when it is just as easy to bring the dimes
along with them. R. HI. WARDEN, p. M
November Is, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

The examination of the French Counts
before the Recorder, was brought to a
close yesterday afternoon, and they were
fully committed to await their trial before
the Criminal Court, at its next term. A
suit was Instituted by the father of young
Barnum yesterday, against the Counts
for the recovery OF $4,000. Mr.. Barnum
being minor, his father claims the above
sum as having been lost to him by his
death, A writ has been issued and the
Sheriff has levied on the whole of the
Counts property, to meet the demand
Union.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF Iowa,
WY


DY virtue of AN execution to me direc-
I'D ted issued from the Clerks office of the
District Court for the State and county a.
foresaid, in favor of Joel F. Lightner & Co.
and against Mathew w. McChesney and
Josiah NJ. Right, have levied upon and
will expose to sale at the East door of the
court House in Ottumwa, on the Sth day
of December l849, between the hours OF
10 o'clock A. NJ. and O'clock p. NJ, the fol-
lowing real estate, to-wit:
The East half of the north east of Sec
tioh No. 80; the northwest of the north
west 1 of Section 80; and the North east
1 of the north east | of Section 29-con-
tanning l60 acres more or less-situated in
Township 70 North of Range Ii west, in
Wapello county, Iowa.
ALSO:
Lot No. z & 8 in Block No. in the Town
Of Agency City, levied upon as the proper
ty of Mathew w. McChesney.
ALSO:
Lot No. in Block No. 4, with two Houses
thereon, in the town of Dahlonega, levied
upon as the property of Josiah NJ Right
all the above described property will be
sold to satisfy said execution.
DUANE F. GAYLORD, Shift. wap. CO
Ottumwa, Oct. Both 1919. prs. fee 50, 81
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

SMART WEED.-An intelligent writer
in the Massachusetts, Ploughman recon-
mends that the ''smart weed should be
gathered and dried and fed out to stock
in winter, as having qualities to keep the
skin loose, and medicinal effect which
keeps the animal in good heart. They
eat il vofaciously, and the writer fixes a
high cash value upon it for this purpose.
As this weed grows abundantly in this re-
gion Of the west, we should think an ex.
pertinent might be easily made by oul
farmers testing its beneficial qualities.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
mot EDIToRIAL.)

WOULD ANY ONE SUPPOSE such men as
Judge William Burke. Rev. G. w. Maley,
DIR. William ]. Richards, and DR.. Hiram
Cox, Professor in Medical University of
Cincinnati, would openly and fearlessly
recommend for Coughs, Colds,-yea, even
for Consumption-Dr. ROGERS LIvERwoRT
AND TAR, if they did not KNOW the medicine
possessed ALL the virtues claimed for it BY
its distinguished inventor? Surely not -
Then why trifle with mere palliatives, and
suffer the insidious destroyer to progress un-
til the last scene is forever closed?
For sale by
GALINGER & SNoDGRAss, Ottumwa.
STREET BRorHERs, Agency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

We again refer our readers to the adver-
tisement of H. G. Farrell's Arabian Lini-
ment, which appears in another column, and
by which you will see it is highly recommen-
ded; and this is not all; he produces certif-
Gates of those who have used it and expert.
enced its beneficial effects on their own per.
sons. The cures are certainly very remark
able, and at least the medicine is worthy o.
trial. We advise all to go to the agent
who win funisha pamphlet gratis, contain
ing many valuable recipes for the treat
ment of cattle, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Estray Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Van b.
~ Delashmutt. living in Scott Township,
Mahaska county, Iowa, did on the 18th day
of September, l849, take upan Estray horse,
of the following description, to-wit: A
clay bank color, with white name and TAIL
right hind foot white, about fourteen hands
high, very much sway-backed, supposed to
be five years old; appraised at twenty-five
dollars and fifty cents, BY Horace Keys and
William M. Lee, before VIM. J. Pope, a
Justice of the Peace. A true copy of the
description of said horse as taken from the
Estray Records of this Office.
Attest, s. BRESSLER, c. B. c. M. c.
Oct 10. 1919. Is B ogtiiif}a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

Of Every Description,
Manufactured and kept constantly on hand.
ALSO
Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, Stove Pipes.
WANTED-in exchange for any of the a.
bove articles, Old Pewter, Old Copper, Old
Brass.
Il. WASHBURN is at all times on
hand, ready to sell cheap bargains. OgIf
you don't believe it, come and try him.
Ottumwa, Nov. ID, lS49. Aft
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

/ haint no home on earth,
Nor no where else I s'pose;
Misfortune follow me about
Where about goes!
Is'pose that when I dies,
From Satan I'll be driven,
And made to loaf around about
Outside the walls of Heaven,
With none to take me in
No friendly hand to greet me-
And not no voice to cheer me up,
Nor darned soul 10 treat me!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

PosT OFFICE RoBBERy.-A young man
named Fuhrmaun, clerk in the post
office at Troy. (O.,) was arrested in
GAINESVILLE on the 18th inst, charged with
stealing packet containing $4,000. The
money was found in his possession. The
accused is of respectable pareatage, his
father being clergyman.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF IOWA, ! Sc.

DY VIRTUE of two several executions
ID to me directed issued by the clerk Of the
District of said county, one in favor of
Drury Graves, and one in favor af Martin
Lewis. have levied upon and will sell to
the highest bidder, at the east door of the
court house in Ottumwa, of said county, on
the LIST day of December, lSl9, between
the hours Of 10 o'clock A. Ne, and 4 o'clock
P. Ne, the following described property, to-
wit: Lot No. twelve, (l2) in Block No
FIVE, (5) with brick house thereon, situa-
ted in the town of Agency City, State and
county aforesaid, levied upon as the prop
erty of Willis Clark, to satisfy said writs
of executions.
DUANE F. GAYLORD, Shift. wap. CO.
October 10, l049; prs. fee so
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

SECRET SocIErIEs.-We learn from
the Beaver (Pa.) Argus that at the late
session of the Synod of Piusburg. at
Bridgewater, brief discussion was had
upon the subject of secret societies,
which resulted in the adoption of res
olution recommending to members of
the churches to abstain from any partic-
ipation in such associations.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

HEAVY DAMAGEs.-The owners of the
steamer Major Barbour, recovered So
TIA in the United States Circuit Court
for Ohio, from the owners of the steamer
Paul Jones, for injury sustained by a
collision in the Ohio river.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
THE COURIER
81. fonis Alarkets.

Nov. l2.
FLoUR-$4.37a 80 as to quality.
WHEAr.-6Oa99, Bags included.
CoRN.-2S and 30 in the ear.
OATs.-28a3l. sacks included.
LARD.-5c.
BEEF.-3,75a4,O0 per 100 lbs.
But little doing in Hogs. Hogs over
200 lbs, 225, a2, so.
GRocERIEs.--Sugar 5aa6.
CoFFEE.-Old RIO lOaall, new III.
Observation-Disclosures, 23c.
In Keokuk they are paying for Hogs
S1 ,75a$2,I0 per 100 net.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS!
w HITE & GEBHART,

"AVE RECEIVED, and opened good
IL assortment of Goods, adapted to the
place and season-amongst which are good
assortment of Groceries, Queensware, Hard
ware, Iron, Nails, Glass, Cotton Yarn, Do
mestics, Satinetts, Tweeds, Jeans, Linseys,
Cassimeres black and fancy colors; black,
blue, and mixed Broad Cloths, Winter Vest
ings, White, Drab, Gray, and Blue Blankets
white and red Flannels, apron checks. Gin
CHAINS, Calicoes, alpacas, Cashimeres, De
LANES and Modes, Winter Shawls, fancy
black silk, pongee and Bandanns han'k'fs.,
wooden comforts, do Hoods, Merino Under
Shirts and Drawers, Leghon Florence and
Straw Bonnets, Bonnet and Cap Ribbons,
Lisle and thread Laces and Edgings, black
and white Bobbinetts and Grecian netts,
black silk netts, Gents AMI Ladies xii silk
and worsted gloves, merino Hose, Tuck side
and Ivory Combs, Shell side Combs, Gimps,
cords, Buttons, Pins, Needles, and gener-
al assortment Of Nic-Nacs too numerous to
mention. st.t -s Ea-ess-, p.
Also: $1,000.
A good assortment of boots and shoes, mems
womens, misses, boys and childrens.
Mems & Boys
Hats and caps and great variety, all OF
which are offered cheap for CASH or country
Produce.
Persons wishing any of the above vii dc
well to call before purchasing elsewhere.
Oct. 26, 49.-yl. 1903"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-16

A teacher, one day, endeavoring to
make pupil understand the nature and
application of passive verb, SAID
"A passive verb is expressive Of the
nature of receiving an action; as, Peter
is beaten. Now what did Peter dol"
The boy, pausing moment, with the
gravest coutenance INA ginable, replied
"Well don't know, unless he followed.