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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Notice.

STATE OF Iowa, Distrtrict Court.
iSS: May Term A. D.,
COUNTY OF MONROE, } 1880.
ANNA WILLIAMS,
VS.. Petition Tor Divorce.
Orno WILLIAMS.
NJ Office is hereby given to Ohio Will
IN liams, the dafen liant in the above en-
titled case, that Anna Williams has this
day filed her petition in this court, praying
for divorce from the bonds of matrimony
now existing between said complainant AMI
defendant, setting forth as causes for di-
vorce that defendant did willfully desert said
petitioner aud absent himss Ii fromh her for the
space OF more than one year without rea-
sonable cause, that said defendant was gull
ty OF such cruel and barbarous treatment
as to endsnser the life of said petitioner,
that said defendant offered such mdignities
to the person of the said petitioner as to
render her situation intolerable AMI that the
parties cannot live in peace and happiness
together and that their welfare requires a
separation between them. Also for divi-
sion of the property, rights, credits and eff
fects, alimony and maintenance, the costs
and expens S Of this suit and attorneys fees.
Said defendant is hereby notified and requif-
ed to appear in the District Court OF said
county on the first day of the next term
thereof and show cause, If any he has, why
the prayer Of said petition shall not be
granted.
JONAS WESCOATT, Clerk.
HFNRY B. NorsoN, Sol. for Complainant.
Abba, February D, 1880.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

70 The city of Quincy, Ill.,. has de.
termined, by election. that no license to
keep liquor or beer shops shall be gran
ted in that city. About one half OF the
votes were polled--six hundred--of
which only forty five were in favor of the
license.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

LIFE.-ln Longfeliow's Hyperion,
that casket of rare and sparkling gems.
we have The following beautiful moral
deduced from the story of The hero:-
"Look not mournfully into the Past; il
comes mol back again. Wisely improve
The present; il is thine Go forth To meet
the shadowy Future, without fear and
with manly heart"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

~ Gen. Joseph Lane, ex-Governor
| of Oregon writes to the Indiana Sentinel
itha, though he likes Indiana better as a
ShGme, he has concluded on account of
his large family and poverty, 10 take up
his permanent residence in Oregon. where
he can make more money. lie has
therefore sent for his wife and children.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

The Ohio Culiivator says that not less
than fifty applications for charters for
plank roads are now pending before the
Ohio Legislature, most of which will be
granted. About forty were granted last
year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

{. DissoLyING THE UNiaN.-Hon, Tha-
deus Stevens, in a letter from Washing
ton 10 gentleman in Huntingdon, Pa,
Gays: I'VE dissolve the Union here
every day, bu. itshea:s up the following
night, and the next morning is as sound
and strong as il it had never been dis
solved"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

FATHER MATREw.-At the close Of
Father Mathews labors on Wednesday
evening, Jan. 30ih, says the Savannah
Georgian. he had the pleasure Of know
ing tina, ncarly 1900 persons in Savannah
had pledged themselves to avoid the use
lgof Intoxicating liquors. many Of whom
had never INDUCED to excess.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

PLANK RoADs.-1'be Secretary of
State of New York has articles Of asso-
cation filed in his office, which con,en-
plate The construction Of 1000 miles of
plank road. in that State. the cost O
which will be about $3.00O,Oo0.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
NEw YoRK. March n

The Empire City. from Chagres. ar
rived on Saturday, p. NJ. She brings
100000 in gold. Col. Fremont and
lady were passengers on her, and are at
presentat the Irving House.
The Cherokee from Chagres. arrived
this afternoon, bringing 30O,000--no
news.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

II is said that Hon. Daniel Webster
and Hon Rufus Choate have refused a
fee Of $4,000 to undertake the defence of
DR.. Webster. charged with the murder
of DIR. Parkman.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

When Mr.. Jefferson was, asked re-
speeding his religion, his memorable an
swer was: at is known TO God and
mysely alone. Its evidence before the
world is to be sought in my life; il that
has been honest and dn,iful to society,
the religion which has regulated it can
not be bad one.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

The railroad from Cincinnati to Co.
lumbus, Ohio. is now completed and in
operation. The Legislature adjourned
over on the I'd inst. TO allow The mem
bers an opportunity to make pleasure
trip TO he Queen City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

q A number Of gentlemen in New
York have determined 10 erect a bronze
statue TO the memory Of DE- WTr
CLINTON. at a cost of $4,000. A
model has been prepared and $4,000
subscribed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

f1 young lady going into the bar
rack room at Fort George. saw an off
Ger ioasling slice Of bread on the point
Of his sword. upou which she exclaimed.
Il think sir, you have got the staff Of
life on the point Of DEATH
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

~ The records Of the city of New
York show that, during the year lS49.
NO less than ten thousand nine hundred
and thirty Foreigners have been na,urali-
zed in its courts.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

Large fields of peppermint are cult
waited in The prairies of Michigan. Ii is
cultivated Tor The purpose of making
peppermint oil.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

q N Prairie Chickens sell for one dol
Al per pair in N. Y. city. The ten
sys Yrevisus to the lst instant, 5000
re csrrieA there by Express. The
Y j. sapidh increasing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Eclectic Physician.
nYR. VyyI. w. NELSON.

INCLECTIC, OR REFORMED Botanic Ply
IL sIRIAN, tenders his professional servi-
ces to the citizens of Wapello county, and
solicits share of public patronage; feeling
assured that he is able to give the utmost
satisfaction, having the advantage OF a
knowledge of the different theories of the
day and especially that Of the Reformed sys-
ten. He will at all times be found at his
residence two miles North of Agency City.
when not engaged in business of his PROBES
sion. Scpt. lutn, 1913
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

~ Horne Tooke. being asked by
George Ill whether he played at cards,
replied. 81 cannot. your majesty, tell a
king from knave."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

The late charter election in Buffalo.
N. Y. resulted in the success of III. X.
Smith, The democratic candidate for May
or, by 403 majority.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
IBV 4 CHAP Cash ST0aBl

FVHE public are informed that we have re-
ceived and opened at our store in Oska-
loosa, new and splendid assortment of sta
pie and Fancy Dry Goods. Together with
Groceries, Queensware, Hardware, Iron,
Nails, Salt, GLASS, and all articles usually
sought and kept in stores in the Valley
Bling OH your CASH, and we will load you
with goods as chap as any other merchant
in this section of the country.
STREET BROTHERS.
Oskaloosa, Nov. 23d, 4S.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Notice,
LAND OFFICE, Fairfield, Iowa, }
January 25th, 1850. {

JaIiudTy EJlH, I50U.
In accordance with The 9th paragraph
i of the Circular Of the Commission
er of the General Land Office, dated
January LIST, 1896: Notice is hereby
giocn tina, applications for the purchase
the following described Land (which has
been enormously Withheld from private
enlry) will be received at this Office. on
Tuesday the l2ih day of March next, at
len o'clock A. Nj. to-wit:
The South East quarter Of Section No.
One; in Township No. Sixty-Seven
North Of Range Fourteen west.
GEO. WILSON, Register.
w. II. WALLACE, Rece;cer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

20 Punch argues that Scottish free
dom is gone, heeause mute was recent
~, for a breach Of the peace, condemn
ed 10 prison, without HEARING.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
series place ~
81. G .Farreils Arabian Eminent

tar beyond dny similar remedy.
About a year and a half ago, swelling
appeared in my wife's stomach, gradually
increased in size until it became as large as
my fist, and so sore that she could not bear
the least pressure upon it without giving
her extreme pain. got the advice Of our
best doctors. and they differed in opinion
about it, some said it was an Ague Cak'
Enlargement of the spleen, some, tha
was an Enlargement of the Ovaries,
Others said it was Tumor of the Ovar
and could not be cured except by cattin.
out. In this critical situation, was
suaaed to try H. G.. Farrell's Arabian Ii
ment upon it and strange as it may appa
upon the third application she began to
prove, and has continued getting betterd
~, until she is now as well as ever-enic
ing excellent health. ID. MCCONNELL.
Peoria, March 5, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

The credentials of Nessrs Fremont
and Gwin, Senators from California,
were presentAd on the 18th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

The Detroit Advertiser says that Mr..
Clay intends retiring from tie Senate as
soon as the compromise question is set
lied
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

AGENCY
For the Knox Insurance Company,
n TOWER, Pennington, and J. ID.
". DEVlN, Ottumwa, agents for the
Knox Insurance Company, are prepared to
receive applications for Fire, Marine AMI
Life Insurance. feb. Is
References in Jnoiana.
His Ex':'y. Gov. Joseph A. Wright, India
napolis.
Col. James H. Lane, 1t. Governor, India
napolis.
Hon. c. H. Test, Secretary Of State, India
napolis.
Douglass Macguire, auditor Of State, India
napolis.
Hon. Caleb B. Smith, Connersville.
Hon. E. M. Huntington, Judge U. s. Dist.
Court Cannelton.
A. Nj. Puett, ESQ.,, Rockville, } Trustees
Col. Thos. IL. Blake, Terra Haute Wabash
Chas. Butler, Esq, N. Y. City, >& Cant
Jacob d. Early, Esq, Terra Haute.
VIM. Burtch, Pres't. Branch Bank, Vim
cennes.
James Collins, Jr., State agent, in N. York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
10000 Fruit Trees
FOR SALE AT THE
OTT'UMWA NURSERY.

CONSISTING Of 1919 varieties of
~ Apples, 8 of Pears, of Plums,
6 of Cherries, 8 Of Grapes. of Rose
Bushes, A Raspberries. The trees are
from Two to 4 years growth. grated in
the root. the CRAFTS having been selected
from bearing trees of the choicest varie-
Ties. Also, 10000 Usage Orange, or
hedge plant, of suitable size for planting
in hedges. SAMUEL CONFER.
Ottumwa, February LIST, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

Edward Johnston, Esq, is the Dema-
cratic candidate for School Fund Com
missioner in Lee county, Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

~ vessel has arrived in London,
with 3l49 bales of cotton from Bombay
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Saddles & Harness, Bril-
dies, &c.

of every description and price a full assort-
ment, kept constantly on hant; and for sale
at Burlington prices. Persons in want OF
Sad Hes or Harness are invited to call and
examine quality, and terms.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

Hon. r. w. Thompson. of Indiana, it
is stated, is To be nominated as Webb's
successor to the Austrian mission.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
! DUHD F0R CALIFORNIA!

reNIIE undersigned hereby informs his
friends and customers that he has sold
his interest in the store OF WHIrE & GEB-
HAST, to Mr.. VIM H. Hammond, and the
co partnership is dissolved by mutual con-
sent. An persons indebted to the late firm,
arr respectfully requested to call at the old
stand and make settlem mt of tn sir accounts,
asst is important that they should be settled
besors leave.
N. L. GEBHART.
Feb. 8, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Robert Kinds. Postmaster, says:l

SCnEoloWNp a.. 4sAuI~u -s, ISks
One woman has used your Liniment !
great success. She had lost the use of
legs for three years, the cords being cont
ed so that her legs were bent as much u
standing as is natural for the position
legs while sitting, and she could not I
them in the least, bat by the use of
Farrelfs Arabian Liniment she is pow
to walk with ease, and has stai tice
| have found it most excellent inte
horse flesh, also for everything eco,
quires an external remedy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
N e w H o Il e l..
.AT ASHLAND.

WITH good Accommodations, house large.
wv good rooms well furnished with fur
niture, and no pains spared to make the
travelling community comfortable. Call
and try. THUS. flNG.
Dec. l4th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Notice,

"A Ii those indebted TO Galinger &
= Snodgrass, are respectfully request
ed to come forward and settle their ac-
counts by cash or notes, as we believe
short accounts make long friend, and we
intend TO have new hooks. SO that we
like to have old accounts Strengthened
before we begin in new ones.
GALINGER & SNODGRASS.
march Is
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
7hc Opinion Of an Old, Expert
and Scientific Farrier.
WAsHINaToN, Iowa, June IS, Is

WASHlNGfON, IOWA. JuIie %, &c
From the speedy and permanent
both on man and beast, which your Ar
Linimcnt is performing, | do not hesits.-.o
pronounce it the ssGreat Remedy of the
age" l have pncticed doctoring horses
for these twenty years, and have tried all
the various liniments, ointments, Sc. so
much pulled up in the papers. but must.
say that HI. G. Farrcll's Arabian Liniment
exceeds any that ever made use Of. By
its use, have cured Sweeney and SPAWN
long after they had been pronounced incu-
rable, and have cured more than fifty hor-
res this season with your Liniment, embra-
cling every shade of disease, from scratches
and bruises up to SPAWN, Ring Bone and
Sweeney. can also bear testimony Of ITS
good effect on the human system. was
confined nearly all last wintof 70 -rselss0m
with Rheumatism, and could get nothing to
help me, until commenced the use OF your
Liniment, which entirely cured me.
WM. r. GRIMES.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
NEW FIRM.

~ Mcdonald & Co. have Just re-
~ ceised and opened in the brick
store room two doors above the Nv es-
tern Hotel," a large and seasonable
Stock Of Dry Goods,
Ready Made Clothing, Queensware,
Cutlery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries,
and variety of articles TOO numerous to
mention. They have selected their
goods with much care and with reference
TO this market; and pledge themselves TO
sell LOW for Cash or Produce. Give
us a call and we are satisfied we can
suit you all in prices Ind quality Of
goods. G.. MCDONALD & co
Ottumwa, Iowa, Jan. 25th. 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
CaHifOrIsiaIns,

can be supplied with Boots manufactured
expressly for the overland journey. and for
working in the mines. No Californian can
prudently leave without pair or two OF
my HIGH BOOTS, adapted both to deep rivers,
s. sandy plains.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Grocarias.

our Stock Of Groesria 5 is now full, fot
~ Sugar, Ccliee, Molasses, Rlcs. eNc. &c.
Call on SCREEr BROTHERS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

San Pain of 10 gears standing cared
by H. G.. Iarrelrs arabian Lnainse nf.
Mr. H. g. FAaaELL -DEAR Sin: hare
been afflicted with the San Pain" for the
last ten years. AMI could never get relief ex-
cept by bleeding, but by the use OF II. u.
Farrell's Arabian Liniment, applied over
the temples about three or four times day.
it was entirely removed, and have felt
nothing OF it since. went into the stable
one night, to apply it to horses sore leg,
and being very lame he stumbled aRsl -feff az
gainst nav legs, crushing ana bruIsing item
SO badly that they turned black as my hat,
rendering them powerless. Iapplied your
Liniment, and was well enough ina few
days to go about again as usual. also
crushed my finger In shocking manner, by
letting back log fall upon it, your Lininent
JOHN B. MGEE.
La Sale prec, Peoria CO., ILL.,, Feb. 6, 40.
Be sure you get the genuine III. G. Far
rell's Arabian Liniment, as there are coun-
terfeits in circulation. Unless the letters
III. G.. are BEFORE FARRELL's, il is COUNTER
FELT. His signature is also on the wrap
per of each bottle, and these words blown
in the glass bottle, H. G.. Farrelps Arabian
Liniment, Peoria" Ng
Manufactured ONLY by HI. G. Farrels Sc
inventor and proprietor, and wholesale -
gist, No. IL Main street, Peoria, LII
whom all communications must be add
sed, and for sale by
Thomas Ping, ashland.
Street Brothers, Agency City.
John Gossage, Dahionega. -
A. B. Gallinger, OttnmWa.
A. N. Bissell & Co., LiberfyviHe.
and by regular agents throughout the Uni
ted States. Feb. Sim
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
LAND WARRANTS,

4 LARGE lot Just received, which will
N be sold on fair terms. A supply on
hand at all times. Entries made at Fairfield
or Iowa City if desired. J. ID. DEViN.
I Ottunwa, November Goth.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Usage Orange Trees,

fit for setting the coming spring, can be sup
piled by the subscriber. Early orders from
thosc in want of this best of hedges. are So
licited. S. S. NORRIS.
0ttumwa Jan. lIth 1880.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

Boots, Shoes, Saddles,
Harnsss.----0sage Orange Trees SC.
g S. N0RR is has Just received f.om Bur
-. lington, large supply of the best
quality of
Eastern Tanned Leather,
And findings, including Lasts Of the latest
and most fashionable style, for GENTLEMEN
& LADIES work. He is now prepared to
furnish the public with every description OF
work In his line
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

CHARLES HENDRIX.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

MARX $. roorE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-08-13

TIE BONNET CARR CSEvAssE-Ths party of
engineers and scientif gentlemen, whJ left here 4
lev days since tn examine the present condition OF
tue oieVasse asthe Bonnet Csrre Bend. and % as
certain the des'ee Of prsctcabity thst existed Of
closing II, returned on Tuesday, pgff The party
was composed Of NJ. Bripgier S,.ts S,rysv1r
General, Professor Forshsy, DR.. Rid5alI J.fsa
Preston Judge host Judge Bunard snd Na.,rs
Harrison, Sturei, Blanchard, HeatOn and Lsf.rsls
SUrveyo rs. All of these gentlemen are CON ,s,snt
10 examine into a subject Of this Importance .oJ
TO make good use Of their observ atoms Tns ex.
cursion vas set on foot by Mr. S Kicker too char.
man Of Senate Committee on Levees The
result OF the examination of the creyassee will
doubtless tend greatly 70 settle the vexad question
Of levees or no leyees the beat Of protection
from inu1dssion, SC. IL viii doubtless appear in
report at the ne xt ssiOn Of the Legss ture tia,
is, if that session take place tie coming Fail or
Winter. Notwithstanding the imm snss quantity
Of water that has poured through this crevasse
during the lsst eight months. there Is little evil
dence Of its passage over the heds, beyond the
largo deposits Of SAID some distance from the ry-
er, rising from ak to ten feet Ia hight. The deep
chsuLel that 1t was expected would b ca. BY tne
rapid current, does not exist. The great injury
done has been the washing sway Of the rich l0an
Of the fields aud the substitution Of sad IN ts
place, thus running the plantations Very ilt,e
uater 10 = runs through the crevasse TIE plant
ers spesk Of erecting costly lsvee across the ere
vase Il is pity the State cannot 40 tue work
for them at once n. o Pic lst
Ire Crescent earls that the committee Is nearly
unanimous against the expedency Of lateral OUT
let's A bar, twenty feet in hight, extending
across the river, was formed Immediately below
tire crevssse during the shor. period tia; thu water
poured through the opening Hence, argues thu
Crescent, if the Bonnet Care crevssse wero to DC
Kept open, the bar would OF course continue to en-
large in base and hight, and in time would form
natural & am across the present bed, aud tur0 the
entire body Of water down the new aud shorter
outlet to the Gulf What would then, asks the
Crescent, become Of New Orleans
Six hundred and forty negroes, it is stated, are
now at work building a levee across the crevasse.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-08-13
IL The commencement of Middebury College
takes place on the 2lst inst.

SEMECENTESrIAL OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE.
The semi centennial anniversary of Middlebury
college s TO be suitably commemorsted on Wedne'
day, 2lst inst. After the usual commencementex-
ercises at Middlebury an address on the religious
history of the college will be delivered by Raw
john a. Bates d. d. formerly President; AMI
sermon by Rev. STEPHEN OLIS, D. D., President
of Middleton University. Other addresses are ex'
pected Gom Rev DR.. LARABEE, President OF the
college, Rev. DR.. BEMAN Of Troy who will deliver
an historical discourse eulogy on the deceased
alumni by Rev JOHN HoUGH, d. D., formerly pro
lessor at Middlebury for many years; and poem
byJoHN G. SAKE. A jubilee dinner will be served
on the college grounds. The presence Of all the
alumni is earnestly desired. The occasion will
doubtless be Of peculiar interest.
We learn that the aim of the corporation to pro
cure endowments for the college has been partially
attained, third Of the sum proposed having
been secured. A biographical record THE alumni
is also announced as in process of publication.