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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

VOLUNTARILY SOLD INTO SLAVERY
On the first day of the August term of
the County Court of Fauquier, Va, Pc
ter Beason, man af color, was at his
own instance sold into perpetual servi-
tude. II appears that at the death of
his mistress, Mrs. Farrow, some years
since, Peter was emancipated. The law
of the State forbade his remaining with
in its limits more than twelve months
from the date of his manumission; but
all the ties which rendered existence de-
sirable were intimately connected with
the place Of his birth-so. after making
a fair experiment Of all the blessings
attendant upon freedom, he finally deter
mined upon the course he would persue.
He en,reated that he should be publicly
sold to the highest bidder, and Peter secu-
red good home for life.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
Restoring and Preserving the
SiSIAt.

A friend who had read the following
valuable item of information, but who
had forgotten which way .to rub his
ey es," for loss of sight by age, requested
us to republish the process. Il is as fol-
lows:
For NEAR sIGHTEDNEss.--C the
eyes and press the fingers gently, from
the nose oafwGrd, across the eyes. This
fattens the pupil, ard thus lengthens or
extends the angle Of vision. This should
be done several times day till short sight
edness is overcome.
For the loss of sight by age, such as
require magnilvipg glasses, pass the in-
gers or lowell from the outer corner of
the eyes nwardiy, above and below the
eyeballs. pressing gently against them.
This rounds them up and preserves or
restores The sight.
Il has been already SAID that this is
nothing new. The venerable John
Quincy Adams preserved his sight in
this way, in full vigor until the day of
his death. He told Lawyer Ford, of
Lancaster, who wore glasses, that if he
would manipulate his eyes with his fin-
gers, from their external angles inwardly.
he would soon be able to dispense with
glasses. Ford tried 1t and soon restored
his sight perfectly. and has since pre-
served it by the continuance Of this prac-
tice.-P -Peansylvaniaa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

For one square (12 lines) | insertion 81 90
Each additional insertion SO
A handsome discount will be made on
these rates to yearly advertisers.
Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, will be inserted
for $5 per year.
0T Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWN LEGrrI ATE BUsf-
NESS. All advertisements handed in and
no time agreed upon for publication, will
be published till ordered out and charged
for accordingly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04


GENERAL RULEs.-A Western paper
publishes the following correct rules for
the government Of all:-
1t is contrary to order to write to an
editor and forget to pay the postage.
Contrary TO order to write commu-
nication for insertion, and the writer
withhold his name from the editor.
Contrary to order to take paper two
or three years, and then write that you
refuse it. permitting the editor to pay the
postage.
But it is in order
TO subscribe for paper at home to
make it good.
To pay in advance.
To write short, sensible articles for
the paper.
To pay the postage on communion
tions.
To publish your card, so that the
public may know your business aud To-
cation.
To write plain, very plain for the prin-.
ter.
By observing these directions you will
be good citizen, live happy, and when
you die, ascend among the *s*s in the
upper class.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
The Locofoco Galphi.s.

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun-a locofoco-writes as
follows un der date of the second instant.
While the locofocos are falsely crying
out the wrong application of money by
the present administration, some of them
are filching from the treasury immense
sums of money for printing small jobs.
Here is what the correspondent says:
"The special committee oil investiga-
ton of which Mr.. Wentworth is chair
man, upon the alleged gross frauds and
conspiracies to defraud in connection with
the printing of congress, will report in
about eigh. days. The report will be a
voluminous document. and will produce
a startling and painful sensation OH the
public mind. gather this from the
testimony of friends and adversaries of
the person chiefly involved in the accu-
sations and proofs of the committee
The investigation must be of service to
the country, for il will prove by authen-
tic and official data that the statements.
even the most extravagant. of the prodi-
gality with which the public money has
been thrown away among congressional
favorites during the past fifteen or twenty
years, are true, or less than the truth.--
One witness, practical printer, testified
that the printing Of the patent Office re-
port for the present session, at the prices
paid to Messrs. Richie & Heiss during
the twenty ninth congress. would put in
the pockets of the printers more than
100000, and that he would give that
sum for the job"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
AT the battle of Thrasymene, fought

AT the battle of Thrasymene, fought
some three hundred years before Christ,
between the greatest general the world
ever saw, and the Romans, the Cartha-
genians are said to have formed into a
fork or triangle, with their edges out
wards: and as the Romans wedged them
selves in they were cut down like cattle;
it is stated as remarkable fact, that dn-
ring this horrible massacre, so great was
the rage of the combatants, that an
earthquake rolled beneath them unheed-
ed. Gen. Taylor, a; Buena Vista, imi-
tated the able Hannibal, and placed his
troops in similar manner, and by these
means defeated the heavy squadrons OF
Santa Anna.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
REMARKABLE WHEAr PRopucr.-Th,

REMARKABLE WHEAT PR0DUCT.-Ihe
senior editor Of the Cincinnati (O.) At
las, in letter from Chillico.he SAYS:
81 hear some remarkable things about
the wheat-almost incredible. A far
mer in Beaver township is reported to
have raised in small field fifty.fve
bushels to an acre! The Fayette Era
says that Mr.. Barnett in that county,
has raised about fifty bushels to an acre!
These are certainly the largest products
Of wheat ever heard OF. But the aver
age yield is in some countries quite as
extraordinary. A gentleman writes to
the Cultivator, that the yield in Stark
county, is on an average from twenty
five to forty bushels to the acre! Stark
you are aware, is one of the best wheat
countries in the State. At this rate Stark
has raised more than million of BUSH
els"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
One Of the Judges.

"When | was travelling in Massachu-
sets, some twenty years ago., SAID a
traveller, 81 had seat with the driver,
who. on stopping at the post Office. salu-
ted an Unlocking fellow on the step,
with good morning, Judge Saunders; /
hope you're well, sira' After leaving the Of
flee, asked the driver if the man he
spoke to was really a Judge! Ser
tain!y, SIR ae replied. We had cock
fight last week, and he was made judge
on that Occasion!'"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

Our integrity is never worth so much
as when we have parted with our all to
keep it.
II all seconds were as averse to duels
as their principals, very little blood
would be shed in that way.
Hurra and cunning are the two APP
prenlicos Of dispatch and skill; but nei-
ther Of them ever learn their masters
trade.
The soul as well as the body, if -toler-
ably well formed. always appears more
beautiful in dishabille.
The mind OF good man does not
alter when he is in dis tress; the waters
of the ocean are no, to be heated by
torch Of slraws.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
MASONIC.

THE STATED communication of Olive
i Branch Lodge, No. 2l, viii be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 18th day of October, at 6 o'clock
p. M. A punctual attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
iy invited to attend.
WIN. p. M. GRIGGS, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
TIN SHOP.

CTlLL on hand, eight different sizes, and
~ patterns Of cooking stoves; also parlor,
box 2 plate, 6 plate and Franklin coal and
wood stoves; Sugar Kettles, Dog Irons,
Skillets, Ovens, Odd Lids, Tea Kettles,
Brass Kettles, Frying Pans and all other
articles usually kept in Tin and Stove
House. E. WASHBURN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
I'D. II. Gaylord
A u tt o N E E r,
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

OTTUMWA, IOWA.
" ILL attend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 18th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

Times OF general calamity and con-
fusion have ever been productive of the
greatest minds. The purest ore is pro-
duced from the hottest furnace, and the
brightest thunderbol, is elected from the
darkest storm.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
MEDICAL NOTICE.

MR.. C. CAMPBELL, tenders his SER
~ vices in all the various branches of
lis profession to the citizens of Agency
City, and surrounding country.
May 3lst, 1850. If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
MASONIC.

"A THE stated communication of Or
X4E TUMwA LoDGE No. l6, will be held
"N at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the nth day of Oct. at o'clock p. M.
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren Of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to atiend. A. d. WOOD. Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

Potatoes have risen in price at Boston
from % so to "a per barrel, in conse-
quence of the ravages of the potatoe rot
in Massachusetts.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

n The fools are not all dead yet
One of them gave upwards of two hum
dred dollars a. few days ago in New
York to hear Jenny Lind sing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
ROBERT /. THONI MI. d.

OFFERS his professional services to the
~ citizens of Ottumwa, and vicinity.
Office at the Drug Store; formerly occu-
pied by VIM. S. Carter * Co., where he will
attend to all professional calls with which
lie may be favored.
Ottumwa, Iowa, June Goth 1850, If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

A TTOR " f. Y Il II LAM,
OTTuMwA, IOWA,
" ILL practice in the Courts of the Bird
w and 5th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State.
Ottumwa, June Sth, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
w. A. Thompson,

~ P3
.7tforney and Counsellor at La,o, and
SOLICITOR In CHANCERY,
0ttumWa, Iowa.
7" OULD respectfully inform the cit
w zens of Wapello and the surround
ing counties that he will punctualy attend
care. Ottumwa, Dec. 18th, l649.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
II. n. POsey,

ATToRNEY AT LAW & &'soLIcIToR IN cHANcERY,
CttumWa, Iowa.
w ILL attend punctually and faithfully
w TO all professional business intrust-
ed to his care in this and the adjoining
counties. april 26th, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

n The currency of the world is sta
ted by Thompson, in his Reporter, to be
nearly as follows:
Bank currency, s650, 100000; specie
in circulation, $i55, 100000; specie in
banks, $455,O0O, 900.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

Y,SICIAN e. SU r G E ON,
VI ESPECTFULLY tenders his profess
III sional services to the citizens of Dah-
lonega and vicinity. Office at his residence,
in Dahlonega, Wapello county, Iowa.
Where he may at all times be found except
when absent on professional business.
Dahlonega, Aug 2nd, 1880. If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
j. I'D. Dcvin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

oTTUMWA, IOWA
WILL practice in the Courts of Wappello
and other counties of the Third judicial Dis
trict, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt
attention given to the collection of claims in
the river counties, and the sale of land war
rants. Aug. s, '4S.--ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
James Baker,
.ATTORNEY At LAM,
0ttumWa. Iowa.

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public,
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga-
ges, &c. December 7th, l649.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

M I'LL practice in the several Courts OF
wv NVapello and surrounding counties.
All business entrusted to his care will re-
ceive prompt and faithful attention. Col
lcctions carefully attended to. Office un-
der Odd Fellows Hall.
april 10, lS50.-y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
Friendship Division No. SO s. r.

M EETS Saturday evenings, up stairs in
lNl the Court House. Brethren from a
distance are invited to attend. A punc-
tual attendance of the members is request
I'd. By order of the Division.
H. p. GRAVES, r. s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

~ There were thirty-two distinc.
votes taken on the various amendments
and motions in the Senate before the re-
lection Of tho Compromise.
n Miss JANE PoRTER, the celebrated
author Of Scottish Chiefs' and sThad-
deus OF Warsaw, died recently in Eng
land.
n Il is generally conceded, now-a-
days that 'tin' makes the very best kind
of belle metal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04

1AIways read the advertisements.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
n. N. EIIsberry,

.2norney and Counsellor at Lar, and
SOLICITOR IN CH.ANCERY,
sssE1rpINUUA IOWA
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-04
Drs. mcMAI1AN 4 WARDEN.
MEDICAL NOTICE.
Dr. f. G. McCIintick,

Ottumwa, Nov. 18th 1919.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-13

ointment, which she kept in the vase Of
alabaster. The sinner anionied his feet
with perlumed oil, and wiped them with
her hair. Christ, on his part, extended
mercy TO the Jewesses. He raised from
the dead the son of the widow of Main,
and Mariha's brother Lazarus. lie cured
Simon's mother-in-law, and the woman
who touched the hem of his garn ent.
To the Samaritan woman he was spring
of living water, and a compassionate Judge
to the woman in aeuluy. The daughters
of Jerusalem wept over him; the holy
woman accompanied him to Calvary,
brought him balm and spices and weep
ing sought him in the sepulchre. 'No-
man, why weepest thou ? His first ap-
pearance after the resurrection was to Ma
ry Magdalene. He said to her, Mary :
At the sound of his voice, Mary Magda.
Iene's eyes were opened, and she answer
ed. Master The reflection of some
beautiful ray must have rested on the brow
of the Jewessess."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-13

the former owner Of the land will not re-
ceive il.
The defendant answered i hope |
have a conscience as well as my fellow
citizen. sold him the land with all It's
contingent as well as existing advantages,
and consequently the treasure incluslveIy.
The chief, who was at the same time
their supreme Judge, recapitulated their
words, in order that the parties might sec
whether or no he understood them Alright.
Then after some reflection said Thou
hast a son, friend, | believe 2 Yes
And thou addressing the other) "a daugh-
ter? p Yes well then, let thy son
marry thy daughter, and bestow the irea-
sure on the Young coupe for their mar
rage portion
Alexander seemed surprised and pei
picked. Think YOU my sentence unjust"
the chef asked him.
% no. replied Alexander, 'brt it as
tonishes me-
And how, then rejoined the chief,
would the case have been decided i'll
your country ?
TO confess the truth, said Alexander
i've should have taken both parties into
custody. and have seized the treasure for
the kings use
For the kings use!' exclaimed the
chief, now in his turn astonshed. Does
the sun shine on that country ? % yesH
Does it rain there ? 'Assuredly.' Won
derfu but there are tame animals in the
country that live on the grass and green
herbs?' Very many, and of many kinds.
.Ay. that must be the cause said the
chief; for the sake of those innocent ami
mails the alI-gracious Being continues 10
let the sun shine and the rain drop down
on your country.'-Coieridge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-13

it cannot be wondered that he exhibits a
degree of solIciiude for his good name
this side of the water ". !. Courier.
KUrAHYA, June l4th, 1850.
u beg leave TO state,
with all modesty, how very disagreeabIe
it is to me to see that the farewell proc
lamation you please to allude to, is attri-
buted to me. Now, my dear sir, | am
not proud of my faculties; but, notwith-
standing, would feel ashamed should |
have written anything in my life so bad
as this proclamation. | cannot conceive
how any one could have been so base as
to usurp my name, and to prostitute II
before the world by sucha vile imposture.
Il declare upon honor that | had no
part in it, and no knowledge Of the whole
proclamation; and that its totally sup
positions, false and aPocryphal.
q not only authorize you, sir, but
pray YOU, to make publicly known this
my declaration through the periodical
press of America, in the manner you shall
judge most convenient.
(Signed,) 81. KossUTH.' -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-13
State Ofthe Market.

Honor-Dear and scarce. The old
stock nearly exhausted, and the new crop
rather unpromlsng.
Virtue-Few importations. And that
Of native growth degenerating.
Honesy-None in The market.
Patriotism, first quaIity-Principally
bought up on speculation, at par.
Prudence--All held by Old stockhold-
ers.
Pride--Market gluued.
Politeness--Yery cheap. but the own
crs appear very Indifferent about the dis
posal of it.
Scandal--None offered at wholesale;
the article is altogether engrosscd by
hawkers and Pcdlars.
Religion-When brought into market
it is generally aduterated. Sales nomi-
nal.
Love-None offered, except for real
estate.
Talent-A scarce article. No credit
allowed.
Sincerity-Oul Of season. ,
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NNdnm Of lhr I[eathrl.

During his march to conquer the wolld
Alexander tie Macedonian came to a pco-
pie in Africa, who dwell in a remote and
secluded corner in peaceful huts. anI
knew neither war nor conqucror. They
led him to lie hui Of thc.. chief, who re-
ceivcd him Hospitality. and placed before
him golden dates, golden figs, and bread
OF gold
DO YOU eat gold in tIis coun'ry' said
Alexander.
i take it for granted, replied tie chief,
that thou vast able TO find ealabe food 4.
thine own country. For what reason,
then. ar. i!.on come among Us =
.foul gold has not tempted me hllher,
said Alexander but I would Willingly
become acquainted with your manners
and customs
so be it, r,joincd the other, 'scjonrn
among us as long as il pIeaseth thee
At the close Of this conversation, two
citizens entered their. court OF justice
The plaintiff said, i bought of this man
piece of land, and as | was making
deem train through il found treasure.
This is not mine, for | only bargalned
for the land, and not ior auy treasure that
might be conceaIed beueaih II and yeI
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Reflection on Marriage.

The leading features in the character
Of woman, are miIdncss, complaisance,
and cquanimity of good temper. The
man, if he be a worthy and provident
husband, is immersed in a thousand cares.
His mind is agilateJ, his memory loaded,
and his body latigued. He retires from
the hustle Of the world chagrined perbaps
by disappointment, angry at insolent and
perlidlous people, and terrified lest his
unavoidable connexions with such peo-
pie should make him appear perfdious
himself. Is this the time for the wife Of
his bosom, his dearest and most intimate
friend, to add 10 his vexalions, TO increase
the fever of All overburthened mind, bv
coptentlous tongue or discontentcd brow,
Business in It's most prosperous state. is
full OF anxiety and turmoil. o, how dear
to the memory of man is the wife who
clothes her face in smiles, who uses gen.
tie expressions, and makes her lap soft
to receive and hush his cares TO rest
There Is not in nature so fascinating an
object, as faithful, tender, and affection
ate wife.
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N. de Lamartinc.

Mr.. Walsh writes from Paris, undel
date of June 9th, to the Journal OF Com
merce
Some thirteen years have elapsed since
began a personal intercourse with NJ
( de Lamartne. He was then compare
lively Young his flow of spirits and
speech delightful; his cOuntenance eX
empt from all marks of care or suffering
from any source; his yiyacious vanity
thoroughly amiabIe, and having the war
rant of the happiest personal and menta
endowments and the most brilliant lltera'
rv fame, could excite no umbrage any
where; everything about him indicated
The command of all present comfort, and
The assurance Of future and larger success
in life. At the Revolution of February
IIS49, he reached, of a sudden, the zenith
which he had most desired and prized
his political popularily--his name tran
sccndcd, far, that of any other public idol
since the opening Of the French rcyolu-
ton. except Napoleon.
The favor and authority into which he
Ileaped, were not confined TO the capital
admiration and confidence pervaded the
provinces. lie was intoxicated; but the
new position had an effect similar to that
of wine ON wit,--the evaporation of fine
essences. He acted with prodigIous cour-
agc harangued with the richest eIo'
quence suggested the boldest DEGREES OF
change and power, some salutary, others
mischievous in the highest decree. He
had never been provident; his nature
was generous and reckless he exhausted
his purse and credit, and when the pOhIl'
cal meteor burst, he remained sunk, al
most irretrevably, III debt. lie became
what every man is in that prcdicamcnt, a
most anxious slave; his dIsappolntments
tabors, pIunges, sacrifices, projects oI
exrrcation, have deeply impaired his
constitution, and sadly altered his brow
his aspect, indeed his whole exterior.
He now abaudons the scene of political
concern, the fortunes Of his country; at q
most eycnuuI juucture, extremely critical
100; when. with more Of judgment anc
decision than his former Temperament
allowed, he might regain prestige, lnhu
encc and all scope, and render importan
national service. Few of his friend:
think he will succecd in his present en-
lerprise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-08-13
4 Coed Appetite.

My dear said A. anectionate wife to
her husband, who Fad been sick for sever
al days, when You were well, you were
in the habit of eating twelve apple dump
Iings-now that you are sick how many
shall make you!'
well replied the husband. i reckon
YOU may make eleven to-day but be par
licular and make them aHuIe larger than
usual
The wife obeyed.
W en- the husband nad eaten the eleven,
with the cAcepiion Of half one, his lit
IL son. lad Of some six summers, came
up TO him ard said.
Daddy, give ne alitde piece
Go away, sonny replied tie falIer,
your poor dads sick.