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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
Meeting Each Other Half Way
and Going by.

A medical student of Berlin lately fell
deeply in love with the daughter OF the
lady at whose house he lodged; his pas
sion was warmly returned, and the lovers
swore fidelity and entered into prom
ise to marry. But there was an insur-
mountable barrier 10 their union, in the
fact of the lady being Protestant Chris
tian and the gentleman Jew; and both
prolessed themselves no less attached TO
their faith than TO each other. Business
called the youth to Breslau, and when
he had been there few days, he receiv-
ed a letter from his mistress couched in
the following terms:
"My dear friend--The difficulties
which have so long stood in the way of
our marriage have at length been put an
end TO, and by the Intervention of your
good angel, as you have so often called
your faithful Minna, who yesterday be-
came Jewcss."
Scarcely had this letter been dispatch
ed when its writer received one from her
lover, dated Breslau, and to the following
effect:
"My dear Minna-The obstacle which
presented itself 10 our union, in The un-
fortunate difference in our religious faiths
no longer exists, and shall hasten 10
complete our mutual felicity. Iyester.
day became Christian
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

SILVER ORE IN KENTUcKY.-The fol-
lowing is from the last number of the
Knoxville (Irenn. Register:
We understand that specimens of sill
yer ore, found near the Cumberland Falls,
in Kentucky, were exhibited few days
since in our city by Mr.. Lewis Renfro,
of that State. We also learn that the
qualities OF this ore have been tested by
skillful assayer, who cerliies that the
yield is sufficiently large to afford prof
liable investment to those who may EN-
bark in the business. A specimen Of
the precious metal produced from this
mine was submitted to Mr.. Samuel Bell,
of this city, who pronounces it pure sill
YER. We understand that the vein OF
this ore extends to distance of quar-
ter Of mile, and is ten feet in depth, and
is supposed to be inexhaustible.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

FIGHTING ON EQUAL TERMs.-I will
tell you little incident that occurred in
Georgia many years ago. Judge t.,
celebrated duellis., who has lost leg.
and who was known to be dead shot,
challenged Col. D., gentleman of
great humor and attainments. The
friends tried TO prevent the meeting, but
TO no effect. 'fhe parties met on the
ground, when Col. d. was asked il he
was ready. aNo, sir" he replied
"What are you waiting for, then?' in
quired Judge T.'s second. "Why, sir"
said Col. d. 81 have sent my boys into
the woods to hunt bee gum to put my
leg in, for don't intend to give the Jud.
any advantage over me. You see he
has wooden leg!" The whole party
roared with laughter, and the thing was
SO ridiculous that it broke, up the fight.
Col. d. was afterwards told that il wo'd
sink his reputation. "Well," he replied,
..ii can't sink me lower than bullet
CAM" "But urged his friends, the pa
pers will be filled about you. sWell,'
said he, l would rather fill fifty papers
than fill IA coffin" Moo ever troubled
the Colonel after that.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
Jenny Lind.
A New York letter to the Philadelphi,

A New York letter to the Philadelphia
Enquirer, says:
Great preparations are being made for
the reception Of Jenny Lind, the Swe-
dish Nightingale, who will leave Liver
pool on the 2lst Of this month for New
York, in the steamship Atlantic. The
new Music Hall, in which she is going
10 sing on the 18th of September, is GO
ing on rapidly, and must be finished be-
fore the first Of that month, under pen
atty of $4,000. The hall, which is the
principal part of the edice, will be one
hundred and twenty eight feet long, fifty
feet high, and one hundred feet in width,
exclusive of the stage, which will be ff-
ty eight in length, thirty feet wide, and
forty feet high.
The whole edifice will be lighted by
forty eigh: windows, constructed after
the Grecian style, each being fourteen
fee. high and seven wide. Twenty.four
of these will look out on Mercer St. the
others opening on court on the oppo-
site side Of the building.
Eight dormitores or doors, for form.
ing the entrance will let an audience of
five thousand people get out of the house
in the short space of five minutes at the
utmost. Two Of these entrances will
open into Broadway from the rear of the
building, through a grand passage way
OF white marble; the other four descend
ing by large stair cases fifteen feet in
width to Mercer ST.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
support Your county Paper.

We regret being unable to discover
from which of our exchanges the follow
ing was clipped. We should like to
give credit TO one who speaks our senti-
menis so exactly:
"Nothing affords us more unmistake-
able evidence of the liberaII,y, enter
prise and intelligence Of the people Of a
county. than well filled and well sustain
ed papers. 1t il their best eulogy.-
Hence those quite careless of an injunc-
ton that the laborer is worthy of his hire,
and those who are actuated solely by sell
fish considerations, can in no way so
cheaply promote their local interests, as
by literally contributing to the support
of their county papers.
But this duty is particularly important
in political point of view. Without a
good county press there can be no thor
ough political organization; and every
county will be sure 10 have good press,
il it is properly sustained. An editor
whose whole time is occupied either in
evading a writ of ejectment, or in rack
ing his brains TO discover the source of
his next meal, cannot be expected to Sc,
the nearest river on fire by the burning
eloquence OF his editorials, nor to exter-
inmate his political opponents to promote
the aspirations of friend who cannot
afford to take his county paper because
of his liberality TO the press in Philadel-
phia or Baltimore. Let an editor have
the means to pay his debts--to settle
promptly with his paper maker, &c.,
and loose change enough in his pocket
TO lunch a friend, and he will have the
heart to labor. Will our friends think
OF this! Will not each of them interest
himself in procuring us good paying
subscriber"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
WHOLE NO. IOl.
characteristics Of the Americans

An American writer, in the European
Magazine. in 1925, in an article upon
Matthews trip 10 America, gives the fol-
lowing account of his fellow-couatrymen,
which it would puzzle foreigner to sur
pass:
"In New England you will one day
encounter a parsonage half hypocrite,
half puritan; praying and cheating in the
same breath-puffing his wares and prai-
sing his Maker to the very same tune
with broad-brimmed quaker hat-two
or three watches forever in sight--and a
fashy waistcoat for sale over coarse ev-
cry day one. Always ready to preach
or pray-to sell or swap-to truck or
trade--to pitch hymn in the street; or
pitch copper in church. Another day
you will fall in with huge brown white
headed fellow, who, under a simple
speech, and look of stupid, foolish,
good-natufed curiosity, would conceal
temper so sharp, SO inquisi,ive, so watch
full, that before you well knew what he
was about, you would find that he had
overreached you while were most upon
your guard, or as they have il in their
country when they have outwitted We
ry cautious traveller, ssthat he had guess.
ed you up tree." After leaving Con-
necticut you encounter the clumsey os-
tentation, the fuss and uproar of the
wealthy New orkers-then the staid
old impudence, the sober vanity, the sin
gular good sense, theinsupportable meth
cd OF the Pennsylyanians-the nothing
ness of the Delaware men-the self-sat-
isfed, supercilious Mary lander-thc hot
peremptory Virginian, ready, like the
Irishman,. to quarrel or drink, fight or
laugh, prodigal in every thing lip, tai
en,. money, and characteristic dark,
sallowy, talkative, riotous North Carroll
nian-the more fervid, rash, and haugh-
ty South Carolinan-the indulgent, i'm
porous, declamatory, absolute Georgian
the halfbuilt half-naturalized, halted
uca,ed Louisianian, all of the Southern
race are the greater part chuck full Of
impertinent valor and boyish, headlong
precipitation. Upon which Mr.. Mat
thews very naturally remarks, "My
friends in America will surely exclaim,
defend me from my friend.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
Noble and Patriotic.

Mr.. Bates, of Missouri, i'm answer 10
a toast given at some ceremonies at Yale
College recently, exclaimed: Sir, out
there, we never ask who's a mans faith
er. Ii he is man he Is honored. No.
thing is HEREDITARY; yet he rejoiced to be
here in the midst Of such an extraordi-
nary race Of men as Yale educates for
life's contests, and whom she has gath
ered around her to-day. He called Con-
necticut the glorious old little Common
wealth. The school house of the Con-
tinent, she sends her surplus exports of
intelligence, enterprise and virtue abroad
over the world, and they reap rich re-
wards. He said that out of the Miss
issippi eight million of people drink. l,
runs through the whole country, and the
people living on it would defend the u
MON of the States with hearts and arms.
No war nor policy can divide it. We
want no little rag-aag with yellow spot
upon it. Nature speaks loudest in her
grandest works, and the giant West
speaks loudest for the Union. The chill
dren OF parents from Connecticut and
Georgia, on the Mississippi mingle to-
gether, and before they know what poll
tics mean, they know what the firesides
of their fathers fathers were.-T APP
plause. The North and the South
seem to have forgotten that the West has
an interest in the Union. By-and-bye,
when the North and South threaten to
fight, the West will, as is sometimes
done with pugnacious boys-hold them
far enough apart to prevent striking. but
face to face till they grin each other into
good humor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
The Cincinnati Chronicle has the fol-

The Cincinnati Chronicle has the fol-
lowing:
Our friend DR.. Y, has little daugh-
ter about five years old, who has been
taught 10 SAY grace audibly al every
meal. The other morning the little girl
came down to her breakfast after the
rest of the family had finished theirs,
and arisen from the table. Her mother
helped her as usual to the food upon the
table, but forgot to give her the cup Of
coffee, OF which she is very fond. The
meek and dutiful little daughter would
not remind her mother of the neglect,
but when about to rise from the table,
closed her eyes and said-'Thank the
Lord for good breakfast, ALL BUT THE
COFFEE"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
Lace Making.

The spinning Of the fine thread used
for lace making in the Netherlands is in
operation demanding SO high degree oil
minute care and vigiIant attention, tina,
it IS impossible j. can ever be taken from
human hands by machinery. None but
Belgian fingers are skilled in this art
The very finest SOFT of this thread is
made in Brussels, in damp underground
cellars, for it is SO extremely delicate,
that it is liable 10 break by contact with
the dry air above ground; and it is obtain
cd in subterraneous atmosphere, there
are a number of old Belgian thread ma
kers who, like spiders have passed the
best part Of their lives spinning in cellars
This sor, Of occupation naturally has an
injurious effect upon the health, a. d
therefore, to induce people TO follow it,
they are highly paid.
10 form an accurate idea OF this oc-
cupation it is necessary to see a Braban!
thread spinner at her work. She care
fully examines every thread, watching
IL closely as she, draws il off the distaff;
and that she may see it the more distinct
ly, piece of dark blue paper is used as
background for the flax. Whenever
the spinner notices any, uneveness, she
stops the evolution of her wheel, breaks
off the faulty piece of flax and resumes
her spinning. This fine flax being as
costly as gold, the pieces thus broken off
are carefully laid aside, to be used in
other ways.
Notwithstanding the overwhelming
supply of limitations which modern in.
genuity has created, real Brussels lace
has maintained its value, like the pre-
cious stones and metals. Fashion has ad-
hered with wonderful pertinacity to the
quaint old patterns of former times. A ye-
ry skillul lace worker assured Mr.. Kohl
that they were preferred, with all their
formality, to those in which the mos. ele-
CANT changes have been affected.
Each of the lace making towns Of
Belgium excels in the production of one
particular description of lace; in other
words, eac! has its own point. Hence
the terms Point de Bruxelles, Point de
Malines, Point de Valenciennes, &c.
In England we distinguish by the name
Point peculiar rich lace, formerly very
fashionable, but now scarcely ever worn
except in court costume. In this sort OF
lace, the pattern is we believe worked
with bobbins.
Many of the lace workers live and die
in the houses in which they were born,
and most of them understand and prac-
tice only the stitches which their mothers
and grandmothers worked before them.
The consequence is, that particular points
have become unchangeably fixed in cer-
tain towns or districts. Fashion assigns
to each particular place and purpose;
example-the Point de Malines (Mech-
lin lacey is used chiefly for trimming
nigh, dresses, pillow cases. &C.; the
Point de Valenciennes (Valencennese
lace) is employed for ordinary wear, or
negdge; but the more rich and costly
Point de Bruxelles brussels lace) is re-
served for bridal and ball dresses and for
the robes of queens and courtly ladies'
Kohl, translated by Dickens.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

Man is the only animal that browns
naturally. He does so because he is
endowed with reason-that is to say,
with large spherical brain W i.h skull
on il, which rises above his nose. If he
fall into deep water. in spite Of his great
brain, he has no. presence Of mind E.
nough TO stick his nose out and keep it
out, as he might easily do; but his heavy
head, like stone, presses his nose un-
der water.
In this position he inhales and fills his
chest with water so as he becomes on the
whole so much heavier than water as to
sink. While the lungs are filled with
air, the body is lighter than its bulk of
water, and OF course swims just as an
iron vessel dose. All, therefore, which
is necessary to keep person from sink
ing in deep water, is to keep the water
out of the lungs. Suppose yourself a
bottle. Your nose is the nozzle of the
bottle, and must be kept out of the water.
If i. goes under, don't breath at all till
it comes out. Then, TO prevent its 60
ing down again, keep every other part
under, head, legs, arms, all under water
but your nose. Do that, and you can't
sink in any depth of water. All you
need do TO secure this is to clasp your
hands behind your back, and point your
nose at the top Of the heavens. and keep
perfectly still. Your will never get un-
der water to the end of time, unless you
raise your brain, hand, ,knee,o foot high
er than it. Keep still, with your nose
turned up in perfect impudence, and you
are safe. This will do in tolerably still
water; in boisterous water you will need
u little OF the art Of swimming.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
Peter Singles escape from NIatri-
mOny.

mOuys
'We are liable to disappointments,'
says my aunt with sigh. True, we
are answered, you surely don't pre-
tend TO call mine disappointment!'-
What else, you blockhead!' why, an
escape aunt,--a wonderful, miraculous,
and delightful escape why, these
words are strange, Peter No more
strange than true, my good aunt, and ev.
cry days observation. Merely peep
ing, aunt,-looking into the secrets of
their hearts-the secrets and the houses
of those who are married--and thought
then of the true blessing Of liberty
"Tis gift of heaven bestowed upon a
man by the divine creator; and all ami
mated beings, free from the thraldom of
slavery, sing together for joy--for why!
because they are free.' Then you
don't regard the loss of Dolly!' Not
fg-not fig. Did you ever hear of
the reason of our separation, aunt"
NO well, | will tell it to you. We
were on our way to church, for the aw-
ful crime OF matrimony, trudging along
the path leading to the holy pile. quite
loving and affec,ionaie. when all of
sudden Dolly looks up in my face, and
cries, Peter, Peter what Doll!' says
l. peter, who is to make the fire after
we are married. you, of course, Dol
ly,' ! replied; that yon must be aware, is
a females place--her duty sMr. Sin
gle, | tell you that it is unmannerly, un-
gentleman-like, understandable too, to
say that must make the fire. And do
you think | will get up on cold frosty
morning, while you are sleeping in bed,
and make your fire, sir!' why, Dolly,
my dear, this is strange conduct and
went on to tell her how that would pre-
pare the wood over night, and have ev-
erything ready for her; 'and, Dolley,
you know my business will call me out
early Il don't know, nor don't care,
Mr.. Single; make the fire will not
You won't make the fire, madam?'-
No SIR Then. Dolly, hang me, if
have you.' Then, Mr.. Single, hang
me if care And so we parted; yes,
on the spot; and | have rejoiced at the
event ever since. sign myself with
great pleasure,
PETER SINGLE
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

A VERSATILE EDrToR.--The Paris
correspondent of the New York Com
mercial speaks of an editor who some
time since, edited three papers at the
same time-a bitter Royaliss, moderate
Independent, and fanatical Socialist of
the Cabot school. In each one he play
ed his character perfectly. Sometimes
he amused himself by carrying on fu-
rious discussion between his three pa-
pers striking terrible blows at himself
and parrying them with great skill.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
sHoKs.-The little town OF Haverhil]

SHoEs.-The little, town OF Haverhill
in Massachusetts, makes annually l,200,-
600 pairs Of shoes, worth sesen hun
dred thousand dollars. The amount
paid for labor in manufacturing them IS
$25O,OOO. A snug little income TO the
laboring population Of small town, be-
sides the profits to the neighboring far
mers in the sale Of the hides of their OK
en-, calves and sheep. and the profits Of
tanners and leather dressers in prepar-
ing them for use.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

II A military officer being at sea in a
dreadful storm, his lady, who was sit
ting in the cabin near him, and filled with
alarms Tor the safety of the vessel was
SO surprised at his composure and sere-
nifty that she cried out
My dear are you not afraid! How
is it possible you can be SO calm in such
a storm?
He arose from the chair, lashed to the
deck. aud supporting himself by pillar
of a bed place, he drew his sword, and
pointing it at the breast of his wi fe ex.
ella imed-
sAre you not afraid!'
No, certainly not, she replied.
'Why! said the officer.
Because rejoined his lady, Il know
the sword is in the hand of my husband
and he loves me too well to hurt me-
s'Thcn.' said he, remember know in
whom | have believed He holds the
winds in His fist and the water in the
hollow OF His hands.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
To Cure the The Sore Necks of O,

TO Cure the The Sore Necks of Or-
en.--A neighbor of mine had pair OF
working oxen whose necks became very
sore. He covered that part Of the yoke
resting upon the neck with sheet lead.
They got we'll almost Immediately,
though constantly kept al work. | sup
pose the lead, being good conductor Of
heat, drew of the inflammation, and thus
enabled the sores to heal.-Agrieutu-
risf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
RATES OF ADvERTIsINC.

For one square (l2 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.
G Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWN LEGITIMATE BUsr-
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, 1850-09-20
MASONIC.

THHE STATED communication of Olive
u Branch Lodge, No. Al, will be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 18th day of September, at 6 o'clock
r. M. A punctnal attendance OF all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
ly invited to attend.
VIM. p. M. GRIGGS, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
IsoEERT /. THOMAS, MI. u.

OFFERS bis professional services TO the
" citizens OF Ottumwa, and vicinity.
Office at the Drug Store; formerly occu-
pied by VIM. S. Carter * Co, where hewill
attend to all professional calls with which
he may be favored.
Ottumwa, Iowa, June 2Oth 1850, If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
TIN SHOP.

CTILL on hand, eight different sizes, and
y patterns of cooking stoves; also parlor,
box 4 plate, 8 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 a Tin and Stove
House. E. WASHBURN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

Boris LAsT.-The following good
toast was given by John M. Bolts, at a
4th Of July celebration in Virginia:
Union and Independence: The Sia-
mese twins Of the day we celebrate -
An indissoluble connection makes them
one. Who seeks to destroy Eng is no
friend to Chang-for the dissolution OF
the one consigns the other to the tomb.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
.Honse. what's the matier,"

"Mine Cot-de zorrel wagon has run
nit lie green horse, and broke de axletree
Of the brick house, what stands by de
corner lamp post across de way from de
apple trees-run Youpy and stop de tel
graph. Mine Cot, what beeples!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
bertrand Jones,

TTOR ~ Ell II r. L.4U,
oTTUMWA, IOWA,
w ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd
w and 5th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of tue State.
Ottumwa, June Sth, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

PHYS SICIAN e. SURG E N,
u ESPECTFULLY tenders his profes-
III sional services to the citizens of Dab
lonega and vicinity. Office athis residence,
in Dahlonega, Wapello county. Iowa.
Where he may at all times be found except
when absent on professional business.
Dahlonega, Aug. 2nd 1850. If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
I'D. II. Gaylord
A u CTI o N E E II /,

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
XyILL attend tomaking sale of personal
wv property or Real Estate, at auction
ut any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20

The "Trumbull Democrat" says:-
The man who has no time to read, was
seen in that place last week at the circus,
drunk!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
Friendship Division No. SO s. T.

M EETS Saturday evenings, up stairs in
Nl the Court House. Brethren from a
distance are invited to attend. A pune
tual attendance Of the members is request
ed. BY oder of the Divisiop,
Fl. r. GRAVES, K. S.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nR. j.. C. CAMPBELL, tenders his ser
IL vices in all the various branches OF
his profession to the citizens of Agency
City, and surrounding country.
May 3lst, 1850. Ii.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-20
MASONIC.

y THE stated communication of Or
~ TUMwA LODGE No. l6, will be held
I'M at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 10Th day of Sept, at s 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 attend, A. d. WOOD. Sec'y.