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AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY.

NcARvALHo, Artist Of Baltimore, respectfully informs the
~ Washington public general,
Daguceotype Gallery formerly occupied by
Chase and Pennsylvania avenue
which will
dasueeotpes the world. He has established Baltimore
making pictures that
Washington the opportunity Of procuring
picture will be worthy the cabinet
Groups Of
with all the classical Of
shadow and beautiful tone OF finished
tint engraving.
N greatest taken procuring
and will charge be
perfectly satisfactory Call and examine specimens Post
promptly attended TO- Corner OF Al
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HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
On wsdsR..S.y he ran Instant We .s .s ne Is.,d.ns;
O'Clock, an excellent assortment Of furniture, wis
;sssas ss sasI and marble es % ss:
Do ssa aas ss' ss: s . d''s &C.
Feather beds, bedding, and
% s's g good s y
Cam ana s. and sns war. and
Issysin and stair carpets. ar. =. and rugs
nows, p.m's, double oleandsr tree
y. ss bell %s. preserving kettle water cooler. ac,
Tern. An sum. q and under yas sas OF
I - GREEN TAsTET, A@eiioneer..
~ Pc Ia
~ A ~ GREEN q TAsTEr. Asetons.rs.
FURNITURE, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, wooDEN-wARE
: = a.. .sd y' ws, S q
,e ssssss . 10 O'Clock large and general o.
e: - =sss.::s s ;sssi1:. rockers. &c.
cssss:, ssis, :s .is sso; o s'saSi s'''s
cssbrs bedsteads, &c.
S:s:y. !ss.: ssa lsI. sas :ssss: every description
T;swsss' smp ssd sr ~sao~ Ssasse .s se
VIA vsasv d ssSe sricIss which unnecessary TO
.sss, sa s..s cas- credit geo
r'ssss b pancsss % s de we have road rayeI
yss7-ad ' Aasaose.i.
PsALm ana Hy.sn Beek..--wssss and selec, Hymns
The rs.l"l'si o. hymns Tor he use Of the sspas,
nssss... s hymn.
.i.s nd hymns for ofs German Reformed Church
~. and Prayer Books plain bound Cor sale a,
Bookstore, near OH st.
RCoks nrem Londen.-Fors Speeches. Complete in vol
ossss. Marine steam En- Engine inc
ssyropsdis q experimental Philosophy vol s,o'
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street, Pennsylvania avenue following
popular music publisher, Oliver Dtson, Boston,
which viii be sold usual reduced pceour
WILLIAM FISCHER
Gems for the Union for performers
Sir ondos, designed studies young begnne
Sing then, the Of old by Loder.
Array the love by l.. ID. Hoard.
The Hanser polka
Little Mary by Lincoln.
Far Away; by q. 3. Crossman.
The Young Indian Girl; by Alien.
The Lost Boy; by q. r. Whitney.
The Medical Student; by Valentine.
Blow gentle breezes from Auber the Crown Jewels
Come chase that away; by Moollng
The Spinning Wheels Scotch song.
The Little Foot; by John Wilson,
Love In Cottage by Clinton
The Sisters Prayers by Crouch.
Oh, do not pity methe ofthe blind by j. Knight
Daylight 10 on the seas by A. Lee.
The Little Gay Deceiyer; by H. Russell.
There's enough for all; by H. Russell
The songs and giees Of the Baker family.
lewelyn,s Bride; by @. Barker.
Country; by Woodbury..
Overture shakspeare Mdsummer's Night Deam by Felix NJ
Banhoidy
Mr.. Browns Serenade; by Haion.
Dina and Joe, favorite
III be gay while l may by Loder
Pm Queen Of Fairy Land by Knight
Pleyeis German Hymn with variations by T. Bnckner.
A colection OF easy sonatas and studies; BY Mozart.
Kathleen Is gone by w. Maynard
oh, come TO the mountains by Barker. Jan4
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NOTICE-The subscriber begs
public generally that he has employed from Eu
and from the northern Cities Of known skill and experience,
which, together with his knowledge and practice the
years, enables
prepared manufacture fine ewey and costly gems silver
Ac and cheaper establishment
him in this section Of the country His respectfully
requested % leave their orders with 4F
ROBERT KEYwoRTH,
Penn avenue, between 9th and l0h sreeu.
Aug. l9-eodn
rVO George Pace and Edwin Pace.-You
fed thai the October s49 superior
Of law and chance for the county OF Prince George
Virginia decreed,
Thaf Meade Thomas Daniel who are appoins
be published forthwith in of the newspapers published
city OF Washington and posted the front door Of
Of this county, George Pace and Edwin formerly
the Of Prince George In virna) forward and claim
their respective shares OF the Of Joel Chieves
said Of Prince George before the
Of this the court viii proceed distribute their shares
r. X. MEADE,
THOS. H. DANIEL,
Nov 22-dsw Commissioners, he.
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GENCY, WashfngtOn.-The undermined, late the in
sPecnon branch Of the Post Office Department,
mail contractors generally and the
section pariicuary, with the that his
does initiate against character
aned in the department for honesty capacity fdety
refers 70 his associates in office Of both parties with hearty
consent sustain him therein. aG
All orders attend business Of every nature,
government viii be thankfully received and promptly despatched
&C., JAMES OWNER, Agent,
July 4-dn late OF Post Office Department
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LIFrY DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran AWAY from sub
crber, living Nottingham Prince George county,
BEN and PERRY ben Is bright muafo; has under tho
e eye caused by powder long blue light
Of He ~ IS Old Perry had white
cloth and old frock and q ~ old
viii give my dollars reward for the two boys wherever aken either
brought home secured in jail that get them again
Dec. lI-diw JOHN B. SKINNER.
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CHRIsTMAs FEsTIvAL--A Festival will be held
building OF yincent's Orphan Asylum, Of Du
and the 18th this month"; and TO
the night Of the LIST OF January Refreshments will be provided
articles will be offered for
ladies' As the proceeds Of the festival win be applied
finishing OF asylum much wanted for tho
Of the Sisters OF Charity and the little orphans under
charge, expected that the public viii give their attention
mir lee
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31
NEW BOOK STORE!!!
GALINGER d SNODGRASS,
"AVE at last received their long ex-
Ii pected stock of new
BOOKS 4 STATIONERY.

Which they are opening and offer for sale
at such prices as will make it TO the in
terest of all to call at least and examine
our stock, as we are persuaded we can
sell at such prices as will make it advan-
tageous to merchants and dealers gener-
ally 10 patronize us instead of LAYING in
their supply Of School Books and Sta
tionery at ST. Louis. Our books were
bought in the best Eastern markets, and
we will sell them at very small advance
upon first cost. Our stock is comprised
in part as follows:-School Books,
large assortment; Stationery; Medical,
Law and other standard works.
MISCELLANEOUS WORKS.
Prescott's Conquest of Mexico, Lynch's
Expedition, Freemason's Monitor, Life
of Wayne and Marion. Taylor's Cam
paigns. French Revolution, Young Mans
book Of knowledge, Sacred Mountains,
Headly's Napoleon and his Marshalls,
Headly's Cromwell, Sketches in Brazil,
D'Aubigne's History Of the Reformation,
Life Of Clay, Tragedy of the Seas, Pr
rates own Book, Jefersons Manual,
Goods Book Of Nature; Scottish Chiefs,
Cowper's Works, Arabian Knights, Ivan.
hoe, Josephus, Pilgrims Progress, But
terworth's Concordance, Doddridge's
Rise and Progress, Universal History,
Shakespeare, Byron, Rollins History,
Los Gringos, Early Conflicts of Chris
tianity, Watts Divine Songs, Dark
Scenes in History, Webster's Dictionary,
Family Bibles and Testaments, and nu-
merous other works too tedious to men,
ton. April IS, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

ANGELS FACES IN THE CLoUDs.-In
all clouds that surround the soul, there
are angels faces, and we should see
them if we were calm and holy. 1t is
because we are impatient of our destiny,
and do not understand lis use in our e.
ternal progression, that the clouds which
envelope il seem like black masses OF
thunder, or cold and dismal Instructions
o. the sunshine, If man looked at his
being as whole, or had faith that all
things were intended to bring him into
harmony with the Divine will, he would
gratefully acknowledge that spiritual
dew and rain, wind and lightning, cloud
and sunshine, but help his growth, as
their natural forms bring to maturity the
flower and grain.
4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

An ingenious, authentic and valuable
statistical work, published few years
since, says that the number of inhabit-
ants who have lived on the earth, amounts
to about 26.62e, s43 1875, O77,S4O. This
sum, tie writer says, when divided by
3,O36, 900, the number Of square leagues
ofland on the surface Of the globe, leaves
$3.50, 59s,732, per each square league.
There are 27,s74,OO0, square miles Of
land, which, being divided assabove, it
will give about FIVE persons to every
square foot of terra tfrno on the globe.
Let the earth be supposed to be our last
burying place, and according TO the above
statement, there will be 1883 persons to
be buried on each square rod supposing
a rod to be capable OF being divided in
to twelve graves, it appears that each
grave contain one hundred persons. and
that the whole earth has been one hun,
dred times dug over to bury its inhabit
ants, suppose they have been equally dis
trIbuted. - Scientific american.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

THANKFUL for the patronage confer
j red on him, begs leave to announce
that he will continue the practice of Medi-
cine and Surgery in Ottumwa, and vicinity.
He has no disposition to monopolize; but he
seeks to share literally in the practice OF
this community, and those who have not
vet employed him are referred with pleasure
to any of the numerous patients, who he
has attended during the last year.
All Physicians cannot be adopts in all
diseases; some are noted for success in one
disease and some in another. DIR. McMa-
han feels confident of entire success in OBJ
stetrical cases and in Female diseases gen.
orally, as also Pneumonia or winter Fever;
and he will warrant a cure in all cases Of
Ague or chills and Fever.
He has had considerable experience and
invariable success in Surgical Operations
and being in regular receipt of the best
Medical Journals, he is always posted up
and fully advised of all Improvements and
di scoveries in medical science generally.
He will attend to calls in all weather and
at all hours, and may be found at the Drug
Store of Galinger & Snodgrass, when not
professionally engaged.
Feb. 9Th, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

The RosE.-Among Towering plants
the Rose is the universal favorite, the or
nament and pride both of the palace and
cottage. 1t is symbolical of love and
beauty and innocence, ard has furn ished
lovers and poets with more comparisons
and imaginary than all other flowers
taken together. For unknown ages il
has been admired, sung Of, and culliva-
ted in Europe and Asia; nor does time
seem to weaken mans love for his favo-
rite, or to lessen his devices for rearing i,
in perfection.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31
The SAILOR AND THE ACTRESS.


THE SAILOR AND THE ACTRESS
"When | was poor CIR" said the Ouch
ess Of st. Adams. working very hard
for thirty shillings week, / was kindly
received. | was to perform in a new
piece, something like those pretty little
affecting dramas, they get up now atmi-
nor theatres; and in my character rep
resented poor, friendless orphan girl
reduced to the most wretched poverty.
A heartless tradesman prosecutes the sad
heroine for debt, and insists on putting
her in prison, unless some one will be
bail for her. The girl replies, "Then |
have no hope; have not friend in the
world" "Whai! will no one be bail for
you to keep you from prison!" asks the
stern creditor. 81 have told you have
not friend on earth,' was my reply
But just as | was uttering the words,
saw sailor in the upper gallery spring.
ing over the railing, letting himself down
from one tier TO another, until he bound
ed clear of the orchestra and foot lights
and placed himself beside me in a mo-
ment. "Yes, you shall have one friend,
at least, my poor young woman" said
he, with the kintlest expressions in his
honest, sunburnt countenance; 81 will
60 your bail TO any amount, and as for
you, burning to the frightened actor,) if
you do not bear hand and shift your
moorings, you lubber, it will be worse
for you when come athwart your bows"
Every creature in the house rose; the
uproar was perfectly indescribable; peals
Of laughter, screams of terror, cheers
from his tawney messmates in the gal
lery, preparatory scraping of violins from
the orchestra; and amid the universal
din there stood the unconscious cause of
it; sheltering me, the poor distressed
young woman, and brea thing defiance
and destruction against my mimic pros
ecutor. He was only persuaded to re-
linquish his care of me by the managers
attempting to arrive and rescue me with
a profusion of bank notes."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

A VERY TRUTHFUL ANswER.-Bunk-
UNI, in the old North State, is undoubted-
ly the healthiest spot on earth; and 1t
was OH that account some slower coun-
try gentlemen" were surprised one day
to see Bunkumite at work opening an
ominous looking "hole in the ground"
OF course they inquired what he was a
bout. digging grave, sir.'' "Dig-
ging grave! Why, thought people
didn't die often up here-do they?''-
"Oh. no. sir--fhey never die but once!"
They never asked that question again.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

The Table Mountain, in PendIeton
district, South Carolina, is an awful
precipice Of nine hundred feet. Very
few persons who have once cast a
glimpse into the almost boundless abyss,
can again exercise sufficient fortitude to
approach the margin of the chasm; al
most every one looking over, inyolunta-
rily falls 10 the ground, senseless, nerve
less and helpless, and would inevitably
be precipitaied and dashed to atoms,
were it not for the measures of caution
and security that have always been deem.
ed indispensable TO safe indulgence to the
curiosity Of the visitor and spectator.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31
Destrnctien Of Books.

ssThe destruction of books at various
times exceeds all calculations; the earliest
fact on record is related by Berosus; Ne
bonassar, who became king of Babylon
TAT years before the Christian era, eau
sed all the histories of the kings, his
predecessors, 10 be destroyed; 500 years
later, Chihoang ri, Emperor of China,
ordered all the books of the Empire to
be burnt, except only those which treat
edof his family; astrology, and medicine.
In the infancy of Christianity many Ii
braries were annihilated in various parts
of the empire. Pagans and Christians
being equally unscrupulous in destroy
ing their respective books. In 800 the
magnificent library contained in the
Temple of Scraps was pillaged and en-
tirely dispersed. Myriads of books
have been burned in the frequent conAa-
grations at Constantinople: and when
the Turkish troops took possession of
Cairo, in a,e llth century, the books in
the library Of the Caliphs, 100000
volumes) were distributed among the
soldiers, instead of pay, sat a price,
says the historian, far below their value
Thousands of volumes were torn to pie
ces, and abandoned on the outskirts of
the city. piled in large heaps. The sand
of the desert having been drifted on
those heaps, they retained their position
for many years, and were known as the
..hills of books"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

The WOMEN OF FRANCE. in
the middllng classes carry ON the greater
part of the business; the energy and tall
ent of the country seem to be concentra-
ted in them. They tend the stores, keep
the books, pay and receive the money,
and take upon themselves often the COM
plete charge of large establishment
In many households the husband seems
to be mere appendage to the wife, a
kind of convenient and necessary evil.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

Sound sense and plain truth (says the
Baltimore Americafl distinguished the
annexed article, copied from the editorial
column of the Richmond Republican:
at is fact, that while Hungarian and
other refugees are invited to settle on
American land, and while Senators Of
the United States contend which shall
go furthest in voting farms TO the soldiers
OF other countries, the widows Of officers
and soldiers of the United States army
are not entitled to picayune in silver,
or an acre of land from that Govern
ment in whose service their husbands
and fathers toiled, fought, and died, I'M
less perchance they died on the field of
battle.
"Why living foreigners should be en-
titled to greater sympathy from the A
merican Government than living Ameri-
can women, who are the survivors and
representatives Of brave American SOL
diers, is question which we confess
ourselves unable to answer. The Good
Book has emphatically declared, and
every wise and generous heart will en-
dorse the declaration, He who proyi-
deth not for his own is worse than an
infdel.' We are willing and DESTROYS to
provide refuge for the oppressed sons
of liberty from every cline, but justice,
nature, gratitude, and wisdom, all dictate
that we should first do justice to those of
our own family.
1.-The mere circumstance that an Off
Ger or soldier dies'on the field of battle,
constitutes no evidence of peculiar merit
nor exclusive claim upon the gratitude of
the Government. Washington, Greene,
Hamilton, and other ilus,rious heroes
survived the Revolution; Generals Scott,
Jackson, Harrison, and others; Commo-
dores Hull, Perry, Decatur, Porter, Nc
Donough, and nearly every other illus
trious naval commanders, survived the
last war with England; Taylor, Scott,
Worth, Wool, and host of other militia
ny heroes passed unscathed through the
wars of Florida and Mexico. What
sense of justice is there in a rule which
would deprive the widows of such men
of pension upon their death, simply
because they were not cut down by a
sword, or slain by bullet"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

Blossoms OF TREEs.--Our gardens
and fields are now decorated with the
beauties of spring, and every part of our
country presents the most delightful as.
pect. The eternal word of the Creator.
pronounced when he formed the world
has produced all these effects; His all
creating hand has again renovated the
earth, and in measure created it anew
for the pleasure and happiness OF his
creatures.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

A SENSIBLE GIRL.--A preacher was
ONE day struck with surprise on behold
ing beautiful set Of curls on the head
Of lovely maid, member Of his class,
whose hair had been very plain.
..Ah! Eliza said he, 'syou should
not waste your precious time curling
your hair, if God intended tito be curl
ed he would have curled il for you"
Indeed" said the witty maid, Il
must differ from you. When was an
infant he curled it for me, but now am
grown up he thinks am able to do il
myself"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

QuALIFIcATIoNs FOR CHuRcH MEM
BERsHlP.-One OF the boys in town, be-
ing, as he expressedit, s.slightly miscel-
laneous," went into dissertation on
church affairs. Said. sIf a man wants
to stay in the church, he must have eth
er piety or money. by thunder! know
it, for that's the principle they husselled
me out on" No one questioned the
force of the reasoning-and for once
.scommentators did not differ"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31
Notice..

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given
IL that, on the 10th day Of April, A..
D. 1850, a Company was organized UNI
der and in accordance with the General
Incorporation Act of the State of Iowa,
approved February 22d, lS47, by the
name of the .'Ottumwa and Fairfield
Plank Road Company" the principal
places of transacting business being OF
tumwa, Agency City, and Ashland in
Wapello county, and Libertyville in JEFF
ferson county, Iowa.
The objects of said corporation are,
.'to procure the title to the Land, by
purchase or otherwise, for Road from
Ottumwa in Wapello county in said
State, passing through Agency City,
Ashland and Libertyville, to Fairfield in
Jefferson county in said State, and to
construct thereon Plank Road, to be
held, owned, and controlled by said cor
poration, and to be replaced by Rail
Road, whenever said corporation shall
deem it expedient, and to provide for the
management and control of the funds,
property and business of said corpora
ton"
The amount of stock incorporated is
Sixty Thousand Dollars, Seventeen
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars of
which is taken, and five per cent upon
Six Thousand Two Hundred Dollars is
paid IN, the balance to be paid in install
ments, not exceeding fifteen per cent at
any one time, whenever the Board Of
Directors may call for the same, and
shall have given thirty days notice
thereof.
The Association commenced on the
10th day Of April, A. d. 1850; and ter
inmates on the 10th day Of April, A. D..
1870.
The Elections of officers of the Com
pany are to be held annually, on the 10Th
day Of April. The following are the
present officers of the Company-Pres-
ident, Uriah Biggs: Secretary, J. w.
Norris; Treasurer, John Beach; Direc-
tors. A. ID. Wood, J. G. Campbell, Tho
mas Foster, and A. N. Bissell.
| BY order of the Board of Directors.
Attest: J. w. NORRIS,
Sec. O. e. F. p. r. Go.
| April 10th, l65O.4w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31

"Fifty-two Sons of Temperance" ex-
claimed Mrs. Darlington, "and twenty
five Daughters too! Why bless me, how
many children has aunt Tempy got!--
And hear them talk of Cadets of Tenn
perance. What sort Of debts! But no
wonder she owes debts when she has so
many children 10 mainain--how pity
the old crittur." And the old lady pull
ed her spectacles down on her nose and
resumed her knitting.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-05-31
IN II O w N!
VENT, v1DI, vICI.


Is the motto at the OTTUMwA STORE
since the arrival of their Spring Stock by
the ssSlow and easy Line" They have re-
ceived several cords of
NJ w Go o DIS, =
which they will dispose of at reduced pm
ces, and which consist in part of the I'D
lowing articles, viz:
American, Englishand French Broad Cloth
Cassimeres, Satinetts, Boys and Mems
SUM- ME- X NE AR.
And large assortment of Prints s. Cling
hams Of every description and price.
Nous de lanes, alpaccas and bombazines,
Bleached Shirtings and Drillings,
Apron checks, and brown Hollands,
Canvass, padding, and silk serges,
Vestings, Shawls and silk Han1kff s,
Silk Cravats. Cotton and Linen hdkT'sy
Plain and fig'd Jackonets and cambrics,
Bishop Lawns and Bobinetts,
Laces, Footings and Edgings,
Swiss and Book musiiIs,
Hosiery and Gloves of every description,
Straw and Leghorn bonnets,
Superior lot of bonnet Trimmings.
Ribbons, Silk, Twist and Thread,
Hooks and Eyes, braid and cords.
Gimps, fringes, combs, buttons,
Heavy lot of brown muslns,
Ladies Parasols large assortment
Umbrellas good supply.
Also: .a
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Groceries,
Hardware, Queensware, Iron,
Nails, Salt, &c. &c.
| Our old customers and the public gener-
ally are requested to give us call.
s. RICHARDS.
Ottumwa, March ed, 1850.