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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

DEATH FROM CHLoRoFoRM.-A late
French medical journal details another
of the sort
On the 23d Of August, Madam La
bruno, a healthy married woman, resi-
ding at Langres, in France, died from the
effects of chloroform vapor. She wish
ed to have tooth extracted, which was
given to her at her own desire. Com
plete insensibility was not produced at
the first trial; more chloroiorm was pla-
ced on the handkerchief, and she drew
full inspiration. Her coun'enance i'm
mediately became pallid; her features
were visibly altered; there was dilaion
of the pupils, with convulsive rolling
of the eyes, and no pulse could be felt.
Every attempt was made to restore life,
but without success. She died as il
struck by lightning.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

THE WARNINGS FROM CALIFORNIA
The Wall Street Reporter, in speaking
of the returns from California, very tru.
ly says: .....
.'In all the published accounts of Cal
ifornia news, we see, in big letters, ar
rival of the Crescent City--One Million
of Dollars" in the extracts from
letters, we do not remember to have seen
one which says, "Come ont here-this is
the place to live-we scrape up gold so
fast that we have scarcely time to eat.
Alas! no! off you can get living al
home, do not come here" is the promi-
nent echo of all correspondence that has
met our view." .. .... ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

Telegraph Through the Ocean,
The Scientific American is authorized
to state that one of our Gutia Percha
manufacturers, stands ready to lay down
and guarantee its integrity for Ten years,
a line of perfect insulated wire covered
with Gutta Pcrcha for sum not to ex.
coed three millions of dollars, to be com
pleted in twenty months from date of
contract, under any forfeiture that may
be required. This grand scheme will
receive the attention of Congress at an
early day. lie is also ready to lay
down similar line on The underground
plan, from the Mississippi to the Pacif-
lie, TO be completed within three years
from the date of contract.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

" Judge -, of Wisconsin, though
an incorrigible old bachelor, is a great
admirer of the ladies', and few men are
more polite or attentive to them; but
"baby talk is his alb horrence. 1t is
said OF him that travelling one day in his
Wagon he overlook woman and baby.
s'Madam," said he, s.that child must
be great burden 10 you. If you will
promise not to talk nonsense to it you
may ride in my wagon This the la
dy readily promised: but soon forgetting
the scruples of her companion, she COM
menced with, sBess its little heart! So
it should go ridy pidy in dc coachee
poachee.' "Whoa," Numbered the ex-
asperated Judge, "get out of my wag-
on!''-Fond du Lac Journal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
THE Minister The only one TO Pra,

The Minister The only one TO Pray.
1t is related of the late John Brecken-
ridge, while the Chaplain TO Congress,
that, observing that several members of
that body kept their seats and continued
reading while he was offering prayer, he
one morning rose in his place and said:
"Let us pray" Waiting some minutes
for them to rise, he repeated the express
sion, let us pray, emphasizing the word
as, and then added, in his peculiar and
courteous way, IL did rot say let me
pray, let as pray, all of u.s.
The rebuke had the desired effect; all
of The members, from that time till the
end of the session, invariably arose, and
stood in respectful attitude, whilst he
led their morning deyotions.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

A RECElpT.-Whenever you get a
black eye b. a fall on the ice, or from run,
ming against the bed post, or from run,
ming away from powerful fist, apply a
cloth wrung out of very warm water
and rcnew ii until the pain ceases. The
moisture and heat liquifes the blood and
sends it back to the proper channels
Use warm or hot, but never cold water
to the bruise. A doctor would charge a
guinea for this advice; we give it gratis
-Er.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
Notice.

STATE OF Iowa, WAPELLo COUNTY,
DISTRICT Court, FEBRUARY Term, 1850,
Thomas P. Riddicl, ! liz Chancery.
VS.: Bill for specific Per-
y lam ,, Young 9g. and fOrmance.
FE'HE defendants in the above entitled suit,
L arc hereby Notified, that on the 10th day
of December, A. D. 1919, said plaintiff filed
his bill OF complaint in said Court praying
that the said defendants b. compelled b. de-
cree to make unto complainanta conveyance
of the following tact of Land; to wit
The North half of the South West quarter
of section No, Twenty Three, in Township
No. Seventy-two, North of Range No.
Twelve west, containing eighty acres, also
praying that the Dover right of said de fen
dant Eliza Jane Young, be debarred ana for
ever cut of. Now unless the said Defend
ants personally, be and appeara at the District
Court for said County on the first day of the
next Term thereof, to be begun and holden
at the Court House in said County, and
plead, answer or demur to said bill, the same
will be taken as confessed AMI decree en-
tered accordingly. ...
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, G.. d. G.
W. L. Croft, sol. for Compt.
Dee. 10th, A. D. 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
NOTICE.


S W4rst Of Gown chaaesrs Court
Samuel ]. Bayarl, e.
and Jane A. Bayard Bill for relief.
VS.:
James Langshore
T'HE defendant in the above entitled suit
L will take notice, that on the 18th day
of December, 1919, compliments filed their
bill in.said court praying that said defendant
may be required to convey by general waran-
tee deed to the said complainant; Jane A
Bayard, in fee simple, the following real es-
tate, situated in said county of Wapello and
State OF Iowa, and described as Lots Nos.
six, (6) seven, ~ and eight, ~ and the
North East fractional quarter Of the North
East fractional quarter of section No. Four,
az in Township No. seventy one en- North
of Range No. thirteen Q3) west.
Now unless you the sail defendant shall
be and appear before the District Court for
said county, on the first day OF the next
term thereof, and plead, answer or demur to
said bill, the same will be taken as confess
ed and decree rendered accordingly.
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, G.. ID.
December 18th, A. d. lS49
Slagle d Acheson, soils.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

The COMMENTED MAN.-The conten-
ted man is the richest man, and also the
happiest man. In earthly things he
wishes no more than nature, he can frame
his thoughts to his estates, that when he
hath heart he cannot want, because he
is as free from desire as superiority. -
He has seasonably broken the head
strong restiveness of prosperity, and can
manage il al pleasure.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

~ Tom Thumb has had the honor
of signing the Temperance pledge, un-
der the eye of Father Mathew The
little fellow stood upon the desk while
Father Mathew drew ont his certificate,
and vowed that he would never drink an
other "drap o. the cralur.'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

EMPLOY YouR Pen. '-This counsel
is far from being superilous. There is
marvellous powerin wiring down what
we know. 1t fixes the thoughts, reveals
our ignorance. melhodizes our knowl-
edge, aids our memory, and insures com.
mand of language. Men acquire more
knowledge, says Bishop Jewell, by a
frequent exercising of their pens than
by the reading of books
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

~ The Printers of Washington city
are about to contribute towards the Ma
lional Monument. They are the right
sort Of men, as a waggish correspondent
remarks, 80 sci up a column
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

10 Tea has been received in New
York from China, by the way of San
Francisco. How long will it be before
our whole trade with the East will be
carried on by this Western route!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
n 0 tiCe,

THE partnership heretofore existing
Il between the subscribers in the Drug
business, is this day dissolved by mutu al
consent. The notes AMI accounts Of the
late firm will be left with w. S. CARTER, at
the old stand. As THos. P. CARTER goes
to California i'll the Spring, it is absol utely
necessary that all persons indebted to us
will come forward by the first day of Feb
ruarv next and settle, or their accounts will
be placed in the hands of the proper officers
for collection. VIM S. CARTER,
THOS. p. CARTER. Z
Jan. Is, 1850. ... .... ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

sv@''l do not wish TO say anything a
galnst the individual in question:" said
a very polite gentleman, shut | wocld
merely remark, in the language of the
poet, that to him "truih is strange, slran-
ger than felton,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

The ordinary wages Tor laborers in
the harvest fields in Oregon is SO per
day,to each man; and every kind of Ia
Dor commands similar prices. At the
lastreport received from there, 1000 way
ons were on the road. about 1900 being
destined for that territory, and the re-
mainder for California. In the whole
company, 5000 people.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
Notice.

STATE OF Iowa, g..
WAPFLLo COUNTY. '"'
Joseph Hayne, District court, for said
VS.. county, February term
William Lee, and 1888. In chancery, bill
James II. Pile. to perfect title. .s.
II ME defendants in the above, will take
d notice that the complainant; resident
of said county, filed in the office of the
clerk of said court on the Goth day of Deem
Der, 1919, his bill to perfect his title to the
South Half of the East fractional Half of
the S. w. / Lot No. 2 and the South Half
of the West Half of the S. Il. 4 of Section
No. 80; Town ~; North Range 13; West
9th Principal Meridian; in said county, and
State, purchased by him from said defend
ants. Now if the said defendants do not
appear, and plead, answer, or demur thereto;
on or before the first day of the the next
Term of said court, the said bill will be
taken as confessed, and decree made
accordingly. |'..E.
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, elk ID.
J. ID. Devin, complt's sol.
Dec. Goth, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

Steam on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canai.-An entirely satisfactory exper-
imeut has recently been made on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, proving
that canal boats may be propelled by
steam.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
Cheap St0re!!

GEORGE ENGELNEYER.
"OULD respectfully inform the pub
w lie that he has opened an assortment
Of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Gro
ceries, &c. He also manufactures Boots
Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness and
durability in the western country, all of
which he will sell at Low Prices for cash 70
approved produce. The public are invited
TO call and see for themselves.
Otlumwa, December 2lst, lS49. me.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

To Jones asked friend to go with
him to church. mo-" said the gentle
man, "I'll send my wile-I never 90 to
church except by proxy" "Ah!" said
Jones, Il am afraid that people who
worship God by proxy, must expect to
90 TO heaven the same way"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

~ A young lady who talks eloquent
ly about love, is, probably, incapable OF
feeling much OF it. Deep feeling does
not overflow in words. Many young
woman sincerely believes that she is
capable of a never-ending attachment,
when she likes only the excitement OF
having lover and hesring her virtues
extoIled by others.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

Ey The Grand Jury Of Madison co.,
Ky, have refused to find bill against
Cassius NJ. Clay, for killing Cyrus Tur-
ner, in the affair at Foxtown.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

~ In an article on the Pacific Rail road,
&c., the London News expresses the
opinion that st. Louis will one day be
the seat of Government of the United
States.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
Notice.

bdI ulIdIIII CluII' J TT
In the district court, for said county,
MAY term, A. d. 1880.
FNHE defendant in the above entitled
L cause, will take notice, that, on the
Odd day of May, A. ID. l8i9, the said com
plainant filed in the Office of the clerk, OF
said court, his bill in chancery against the
said defendant. praying for divorce from
the bonds of Mptrimony. Now unless the
said defendant appear, and plead, answer, or
demur, to said bill, on or before the first day
of the next term of said court, said bill will
be taken as as confessed, and decree rem
derel accordingly.
ELISHA B. RYAN, Clerk
Ally & Stan field, for complt
Knoxville, Dec. 9th, 1919 pd s..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

Don't waste you: soap suds, but ap-
ply it to your rose bushes and grape
vines. There is no application in the
world equal TO it. Indeed, vines are gen
orally beautified by it.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

10 A large bed or lake of salt has
been discovered in Texas, ninety miles
from Austin. The salt is remarkably
pure.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

tg Rousseau says: 1.-THE empire of
woman is an empire of sofIness, of adj
dress, of complacency. Her commands
are caresscs, her menaces are tears"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

"'p'''' COUNTY o.
10y virtue of an execution to me direc.
D ted issued by the clerk of the District
court for Monroe county, Iowa, in favor OF
Peter HUFF, and against Richard l.. Jordan
have this Sth day of January, A. D. 1886
levied upon and will expose to sale, at the
east door of the court in Wapello County,
on the 18th day of February, A. D. 1850 be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and 4
O'Clock p. NJ. the following property or real
estate, to-wit:
The West fractional half of the south
west quarter of section No Nineteen. 19)
Township Seventy One, (7D Range Fifteen,
Q5)was containing 80 S9-I00 acres, levied
upon as the property of Richlrl l.. Jordan,
to satisfy said execution. ..
DUANE F. GAYLORD
Shf. w. City. Iowa.
January llth, 1850
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

tY' Affections are the same to the
soul as the plough to the lallow ground,
the pruning-knife to the vine, and the fur
mace to The gold. ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
Notice.

STATE OF Iowa, sc. District Court
WAPELLo COUNTY. ~ for said county.
Susan Barlow,
VS.: Bill for Divorce
James M Barlow.
INHE defendant in the above case; will take
Il notice, that the complainant has filed a
bill in this court, on the 18th day of Decem-
Der, A. D. 1919, praying that the bonds of
matrimony heretofore existing between the
parties may be dissolved.
Now if the said defendant does not APP
pear ON or before the first day of the next
regular term of said court thereof, to be be-
gun and holden in The Court House in OF
tumwa, and plead, answer or demur to said
bill, the same will be taken as confessed and
decree entered accordingly.
THOMAS G. GIVEN, G.. ID. G..
b Jones, solicitor for complainant.
December 18th, A. D. 1919
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
Notice.

NOtECc.
STATE OF Iowa, }ss: District court Of
DAVIS COUNTY, said county to the
March term A. d.
1850.
Lloyd A. Nelson, ! In chancery.
vs.: bill for specif-
Levina Leachman, ic perform
Harriet Leachman, ance.
and Jacob human Huff,
heirs at law, of Abraham
Huff. deceased.
ENHE said defendants will take notice. that
Il on the twenty second day of June.
A. D. l849. Said plaintiff fled his petition
and affidavit, stating that he purchased a
Land Warrant, for valuablc consideration.
issued Ill the name of said defendants.
Number 2726a, that he located said Land
Warrant on the South west quarter of Sec
ton two in Township sixty-nine. North of
range fourteen west, in the district of lands
subject to sale at Fairfield Iowa. That a
patent has been issued by general govern
ment, for said lands, in the name of said
defendants, and that said defendants refuse
to execute to said plaintiff warrantee deed
for said lan1s.
Now unless the said Lavina Leachman.
Harriet Leachmln and Jacob Mum An Huff,
heirs at law Of Abraham Huff, dec .ased.
shall appear and plead, answer, or demur, to
said petition, before the first day of the
next term of said court, to be commenced
and held at Bloomfield, in said county, on
the first Monday in the month of March,
1850, sail petition will be taken as confes-
sed anla decree entered accordingly. BY
order of the court
ABRAM WEAVER, elk of sd court.
S, G. McAchran. solt. for plaintiff.
December | tn, A. ID. 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

which have been selected with care and are
particularly adapted to this market-and as
we have bought them very low, feel conf
dent that we can make the prices so low
that our customers cannot complain.
Our stock consists in part of Broad Cloths,
Casslmeres, Sattlnets, Ky. Jeans, Bro. Do
mestics, Beached do, Cashmeres, M De
LANES, Lawns, very cheap and desirable
patterns-CaIicoes, Ginghams, Ladies and
Scents Hosiery, large assortment Ladies
and Gents Gloves, White goods for Ladies
dresses, Ladies Bonnets Parasols, silk AMI
cotton; Tailors Trimmings, Ladies fancy
handkllS and shawls; Gents summer coating
and Pantaloon stuff; Leghorn, Palm Leaf
and Buena Vista Hats, Gents latest fashion
silk do; Boys Hats; a fine assortment Harl-
ware; Loaf Sugar, Bro. do; Mclasses, Cof-
fee, Nails, Castings, Horse collars, Brides,
Shovels, Spades, Manure Forks, Hoes, Trace
ch1ins, COW Bells, axes, Door Locks, Nor
lolk and Drop Latches, Butts and Screws,
lacks, Shoe Knives, Shoe Pincers, avis, &C.
A variety of School Books. such as are used
in this vicinity. Writing and Letter paper,
Ink, Quills and Steel Pens; Dried Peaches
and apples, Rice, Imp. Gun powder and Y.
H. Tea, Ginger. Pepper, Spice, SAler-sas,
Nutmegs. Salts, Sulphur, Patent Medicines
of various kinds. A general assortment
Queensware and Tin ware. Paints, White
Lead dry and ground, Whiting, Chalk, al
um, Indigo, Madden, Logwood, Copperas,
Candies Pearl Light do. Castings, Spiders,
s to II gallon Kettles, Castor Oil, Linsaed
do; Tanners do. Bedsteads, Tables, Light
Stands. CO A Fresh lot of Land War
rants Just received. S. RiHARD S.
April both, 1919. ""#f
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

IL "Dick, what do you call sheer
nonsense. "Why shearing dog for
his WOOL"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

STATE DE Iowa, &c.
Andrew George } District court, Feb
VS.: ruary term, 1880.
Franklin Tadlock. ) Attachment.
VEHE defendants in the above case, will
L take notice, that the plaintiff sued out
of the Office of the clerk of the District
Court for said county, on the 2lst day of
June, A. D. 1919, a writ of attachment a
gainst the goods and chattels of the said de-
PENDANT for the sum of one Hundred dollars
and unless the said defendant shall appears
plead before the next term of said court;
judgement will be entered accordingly, and
the property so attached; will be sold to
satisfy the same THOSG G. GIVEN, Crk.
December 9th, A. D. 1919.
g. May atty. for pltff "s...-..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

II knowledge without justice be.
comes craft: courage without reason be-
comes rashness.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

Another question: which can ''smell
a rat the quickest--the man who kaows
the most, or the man who has the most
nose?"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

~ In giving geography lessons, a
teacher asked boy: "What state do
you live in?" TO which he drawled out:
s'In a state of sin and misery"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

GAlD George Marshall will take notice
~ that on the 23d day of August, 1919
complainant filed in my office her petition
praying dissolution of the bonds of mat
rimony; existing between her and the said
Defendant, because of the i'll and barbarous
treatment of the said Defendant towards
her. Now unless the said Defendant, shall
appear on or before the first day Of the next
term of this Court; to be begun and holden
at Ottumwa on the 2nd Monday in Febru
airy 1880, and plead, answer or demur to said
petition, the same will be taken as confess
Ell an decree be rendered accordingly.
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, e. ID. &.
Hanlershott & Baker, Soils for Compt.
November 2lst lS49 Sw.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

w. s. CARTER, grateful for past
favors, bags leave to inform his old friends
and customers and the public generally, that
he still continues the Drug business in the
name and style of the late firm; at the old
stand, where hopes to merit liberal share
OF patronage. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
NEW tall AND WINTER GOODS
w HITE & gle

AVE RECEIVED, and opened a good
d l. 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
mestlcs, Satinatts, Tweeds, Jeans, Linsevs,
Clsslmeres 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 AMI Modes, Winter Shawls, fancy
black silk, pongee and Banlanna han'k'fs.,
wooden comforts, do Hoods, Merino Under
Shirts and Drawers, Leghorn Florence and
Straw Bonnets, Bonnet and Cap Ribbons,
Llsle and thread Laces and Edgings, black
and white Bobbinetts and Grecian netts,
black silk netts, Gents and Ladies kid silk
and worsted gloves, marno Hose, Tuck side
and Ivory Combs, Shell side Combs, Gimps,
cords, Battons, Pins, Needles, and gener-
al assortment of Mic Macs too numerous to
mention. ...-
...-. ... Also: . ..aa.. ..a .t
A COOL assortment of boots AMI shoes, mems
women rs, misses, boys and chillrens.
-. -.- liens & Boys
Hats and caps and great variety, all of
which are offered cheap for CASH or country
Produce.
Persons wishing any of the above viii do
well to call before purchasing elsewhere.
Oct. 26, 49.-yl.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
NOTICE.

STATE OF Iowa, ! DIsTRIcr COURT
&C. SITTING IN CHAN
WAPELLo CoyNTT, ' cEaY, To THE FEB
RUARY Term, 1850.
Lucinda Marshall, }
VS.: Petition for Divorces
George Marshall.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

49, Brown muslins, A, 10 "a
Bleached do. for sale by
may 18th, 1919. "A. Nudge 8. co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01
sHERIFFys SALE.

State of Iowa, 1na .
Wapello County. SIS:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

ARTHUR BRIDGMAN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

STATE OF Iowa, WAPELLo COUNTY, !
DISTRICT COURT, FEBRUARY Term, 1850,
Thomas p Rid1ic, \ II, Chancnrv