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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
Severe Deafness Cured.

The following is extract from letter lately 70
ceived from distinguished MUSICIAN in the State Of
Virginia:
tents unknown TO me- obtained your Garanic Bell ana
Necklace with the Magnetic Ffuid for serious affection
OF Deafness The that of lady whose Nervous
system was much dsordered, and her general health
poor Much was done previously 10 the application Of
the Belt but with very little success and feel IL only
right to tell you, that since she commenced wearing
the Belt and using the Fluid but few weeks ago she
has ENTIRELY RECOVERED HER HEARING, and
her general health is better than for several years.
90 Every case OF Deafness, II il be Nervous as i,
generally is can be cured by this wonderful remedy
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
Headquarters!

A FRESH supply Of Spring and Sum
IA mer Goods, Groceries Of all kinds,
BOOTS, Shoes, Hardware and Queensware,
Hats and Caps; which he win sell cheap for
cash, or Country Produce.
P. BARNETT.
Ottumwa, June, 2Sth, 1850. tt.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
In II @ w N!


VENl, vlD1, VIII.
They come, they see, they Buy
Is the motto at the OTTuMwA STORE,
since the arrival of their Spring Stock by
the "Slow and easy Line" They have re-
ceived several cords OF
" w G. O ds,
which they will dispose of at reduced pri-
ces, and which consist in part of the .fol-
lowing articles, viz:
American, Englisha and French Broad Cloths;
Cassimeres, Satinetts, Boys and Mems
So NJ ~ Err NE ar.
And large assortment of Prints 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 sergcs,
Vestings, Shawls and silk Handkff 8,
Silk Cravats, Cotton and Linen hdkff' S,
Plain and fig'd Jackonets and cambrics,
Bishop Lawns and Bobinetts,
Laces, Footings and Edgings,
Swiss and Book muslins,
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 muslins,
Ladies Parasols large assortment
Umbrellas a good supply.
Also:
Hats, Caps, Bootsand Shoes, Groceries,
Hardware, Queensware, Iron,
Nails, Salt, &c. sc.
Our old customers and the public gener-
ally are requested to give us call.
S. RICHARDS.
Ottumwa, March 22d, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
NEW GOODS.

1T The Store Of D. p. INSKEEP f.
Co., near the Oitum,ca Ferry Ian :
ing.
TENHEY have just received and are now
4 opening their large and general assert
ment of Spring Summer Goods, of tn,
latest styles, purchased in Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh and CINCINNATI, by an expcri-
enced hand. They consist in part, of Dry
Goods, Hats. Caps, Bonnets & Trimmings,
Boots s. Shoes, Hardware, Queensware,
Glassware s. Groceries, which they will sell
very low for cash, or approved country pro-
duce.
Please call and examine before buying
elsewhere, as it may be to your advantage.
Ottumwa, May 9th 1850. If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

ANE Barrel Of winter strained Lard
" Oil. just received and for sale by
GALlNGER & SNODGRASS.
May 18th, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

sive assortment of leather, and is crarying
on the Saddle and Harness making business
in all its various branches, at the old stand
occupied by T. M. Macxeral, in Agency Ci-
ty, The public are invited 10 call and ex-
anime his work, and prices, as he is conf
dent that they will make money by so do
ing. The above manufactures Trunks Of a
superior quality, and mas few on hand and
for sale at this time
Agency City, Iowa, Nov. 23i, 40.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
DR.. cHRleTlE's
GALVANIC BRACELETS

Are found of service In Convulsons or Fits
Spasmodic Complaints snd general Nervous Affections
OF the Head and upper sStremtes Also in Palsy and
Paralysis and all diseases by deficiency Of pow
or Nervous Energy in the limbs other Of the
body.
90 Many hundred csrt6cates from ell parts AZ the
country Of the most extraordinary character csn be
eiven, II required
% No trouble o. Inconvenience attends the use az
pr. cHRISTIrs o.fLy.4NTC ARTICLES and
they may be worn by the most feeble and delicate with
perfect sase and safety. IN many the sensator
attending their nss , GsAS pleasant aud Agreeable
MY can be sent 70 any psrt q the country.
Prices:
The Galvanic Belt, Three Dollars.
The Galvanic Necklace, Two Dollars.
Tho Galvanic Bracelets, One Dollar Each
Tho Magnetic Fluid, One Dollar.
90. The article. are accompanied by fnI and plaip
directions Pamphlets win m particulars may be had
of the authorized Agent
PARTICULAR CAUTION.
r3- Beware Of Counie,Jrirs ard yonAirs, Initiation,
d. O. MoRHHEAD. NJ. D..
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNIFIED Stairs
Ina nrrsdNny. New Tsrk,
For sale by
5 GALINGER 81 SNODGRASS, s
Authorized agents forOttumwa, Iowa !.
:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
ARTHUR BRIDGMAN.

KEOKUK, IOWA.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC
DRp O. % O ID g,
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Bonnefs, Boots
Shoes, Groceries, Hardware, Queens
ware, Cotton Karn, Salt, Nails, Glass
&c. &c.
WILL sell Goods by RETAIL as low
w as they can be bought in the State.
and by WHOLESALE at
st. Louis Prices!
With the addition OF freight on heavy articles.
Particular attention viii be paid to orders
FROM THE COUNTRY, SO that Merchants and
Others at distance, may be sure of obtain
ing goods on as
faporable Germs,
when ordering them, as if personally present.
PROD u G. e
OF all kinds, taken in exchange for goods.
Feb. %, l649.-ylxxuI.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

FIRE, MARINE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
Capital Stock-TWO HUNDRED THOU.
SAND DOLLARS!

Office, on Water ST., in Wises' Brick-row,
VINcENNEs, Indiana.
THIS Company, having been duly organ
Il lied, and ten per cent. paid in on the
capital stock subscribed, and the balance
secured by mortgage on real estate and by
personal guarantee, are now prepared to eff
feet Insurance against loss or damage by
fire, on buildings, merchandise, machinery,
manufactures, and all descriptions Of prop
erty, also, merchandise and produce in the
course of inland transportation, the risks
of the seas, &C., also the hulls of steam
boats and other vessels, and upon the lives
of individuals going to California. The
rates of premium will be as low as those of
any other RESPONSIBLE company.
All losses literally adjusted and prompt-
ly paid. The stock of this company is held
entirely in the West, and controlled by
western men, in no way connected with
New York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

4
AT THE SIGN OF THE
GOLDEN 81 MORTAR
GALTNGER &. SNODGR.aSS
HAvE received and opened the most
extensive stock of
Fancy Goods
ever offered in this market, consisting in
part of
Laces, Edgings, hsertings, Ladies
Crayafs, Silk and Linnen Hdk'6s,
Needles, Pins, Hooks 8. Eyes,
Beads, Silk and Steel
Bead Purses, Parse
Sill, Steel Beads,
Tooth Brushes,
Hair Brushes, Looking Glasses,
-ALso:-
A good assortment of Jewelry, such as
Breast Pins, Shirt Studs, Ear and finger
Rings, Watch Keys, Tea and Table Spoons,
Knives, Pistols, C.
TO THE LADIES.
In addition to the above, we always keep
a splendid assortment of Ladies Hose and
Gloves, and splendid assortment of Perfu-
meries, consisting of Cologne Water, put
up in various styles, Ok Marrow, Pomade,
Rose Oil, Perfumed Soap, Smelling Bottles,
&c. Ladies be sure and call and see our
stock of Perfumery and Fancy articles, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, as we cannot fail
to please you; and if there is an article in
the '.nick- mack or fancy line, that you can
not find elsewhere, you may be sure that
Galinger & Snodgrass have it
We also have on hand and for Sale cheap,
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, Molasses,
Pepper, Spices. Star and Tallow Candles,
Powder Shot, Raisins, Dates, Figs, Lem
ons, Oysters, Sardines and HOLSTERS. The
best article of Cigars, Smoking Tobacco,
and chewing Tobacco always on hand.
We intend keeping on hand complete
supply of the above articles as vigil as a
general assortment of everything kept in a
Drug, Fancy or Grocery Store.
TO PEDLERS.
We would particularly call the attention
lr>c pad1are ~, o,,r stick xxya re r,,ra xxyo
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

DLUE GRASS, Clover and Mill
- Seed for saleby strict BsorHsRs
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
TO PEDLERS

We would particularly call the attention
of Pedlers to our stock, as we are sure we
can sell them every variety of goods adap-
ted to their business, and at such prices as
will be advantageous to them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
DR.. CHRIsTlE'6
MIC NECKT.ACE

used for all complaints affecting the Throat Head
such Bronchitis Inflammation OF the Throat Nervous
and Sick Headache Dizziness Of the Head, Neuralgia in
the Face Burning or Rosring in the Ears. Deafness.
which i gensrslly Nervous, and that distressing
plant called Tic Doloreux.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
Bridgman & Reed,

JOHN P. REED.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13

The spring blossoms had fallen, the
perfumes of the opening buds and flow
ers had died away, the fruits had grown,
and the fragrance of the ripening orchard
products was gladdening the hearts of the
farmers.
Anne Beverly had the same seat at
which we saw her with Herbert Will
liams.
Herbert is wicked said she to Jared,
"he looks darkly at me and frowns when
he meets you. l sometimes fear him,
Jared, but it shall not interfere with my
love for YOU
Herbert is not 10 be feared, love-
He would not harm you nor me: perhaps
had lost YOU, | should have frowned
and locked darkly, as he does, but you
should not now let the thoughts come
across your mind. Tomorrow will
show him how futile love will be recon-
'ciled and be warm friend again"
sMay il be SO, Jared, but / fear that
you do not know Herbert; only dread
that he will be reyenged on you. He is
reyengefnl.'
Il havesno fears, Anne, and you ought
not to have; bat come. we will walk in.
TO the house and with YOUR father and
mother, talk over tho plans Of the NOR
row. when you will be mime
A year clspsed-to Anne and Jared
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
CERTIFICATES AND TESTIMONIAl

From all parts Of the country could be given sucen,
fill every column in this paper
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-13
Last Arrival From the
GOLD REGIONS !!

TyHE subscriber has returned to Agency
City, not exactly with his pocket full
of rocks, but with just the largest and best
selected stock of
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
w Our neighbor makes himself quite,

F Our neighbor makes himself quite
merry over what purports to be the proceed
ings ofa Whig meeting held at the Court
House on last Saturday week. We must con-
fess that we had hearty laugh over the ar
ticle in the Democrat, especially that part
which speaks of speech delivered on the oc-
casion by ourself, as five were ever guilty of
attempting such an absurdity. If the editor
of the Democrat intended his article as joke,
he succeeded admirably well-for him; but
if he intended to palm it off on the credulity
of his readers as fact we must spoil the
thing by stating that no Whig meeting was
held at the court house, from the fact that the
key to the Court room was snugly stored away
in the pocket of some locofoco. consequently
the Wings that went there. had to repair tc
more convenient quarters in the city tc
transact their business.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
Telegraph ODerafors.

The following law. says the Buffalo Com
mercial Advertiser, may be well enough, as
telegraphic companies are Incorporated, and
thus are creatures of the law. As has been
observed, the public heretofore had no other
reliance than the honor and good faith of the
operator. This has generally been sufficient
to protect individual rights. But where so
many are employed. it is possible tina: here
and there man of easy virtue may be engag-
ed. In such an event. it is important to have
some legal check 10 keep him from doing mis-
chief The following law. though rather strin-
gent, was just about what was needed:
Sec. l. Any person connected with ANY tel
egraph company in this state, either as clerk
operator, messenger, or in any other capacity,
who shall wilfully divulge the contents or the
nature of the contents of any private commu-
nication entrusted to him for transmission OF
delivery, or who shall wilfully refuse or neg
lect to transmit the same, shall, on conviction
before any court, be adjudged guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and shall suffer imprisonment in the
county jail or work house, in the county where
such conviction shall be bad, for a termof moi
more than three months. or shall pay a fine
not to exceed five hundred dollars in the dis
erection of the court
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
The daily N. Y. Tribune has been enlarged


The daily N. Y. Tribune has been enlarged
to double it previous size This has been
done to accommodate its increasing advertis-
ing patronage. On this branch.of business the
Tribune says:
The business world is just beginning to have
some glimmering notion of the revolution in
trade which advertising is destined toefeet.
The old way of doing small business at a
large riskand liberal margin for profit is at itlast
gasp. It cannot stumble on many years lon
ger. Instead of selling 100000 worth of
goods at 5 per cent. average advance on their
cost and taking slippery notes at six to twelve
months for them-notes morally certain not to
be paid at maturity-thc city jobber must ere
long sell a MILLION dollars worth for prompt
and sure pay at profit of one to five percent
and the trader who knows not how to do
this must run out The maxins, the ideas
generated by state of things wherein adver-
Using in a half dozen papers would only con-
vey information to eight or ten thousand per-
sons, are totally inapplicable now that like
announcement may thus be conveyed to half
million persons, and with almost the celerity
of thought Advertising has increased ten-fold
within the last twenty years; it most increase
in at least equal ratio for the next twenty.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
Discovery of Gold.

On Saturday afternoon, while several work.
ing men were working On the bed ofthe can
al. Just above the FIRST lock, one Of them struck
upon pile Of Sovereigris, which so enchanted
the astonished representative of Erin, that be
took off his hat and IN went mud, Soyereigns
and all Two more of his companions equally
Influenced By ayarice, took 4 hat full Of the
precious mud and left the spot in double quick
time. All engaged on the work were more or
less successful. and tleir receipts varied in
amount as they allowed to dig for the agoId.p
The first discoverer secured 5fOe hundred dol
lars, the second and third diggers about ogs
hundred and fifty apiece, and other smaller
sums. All together something in the neigh
borhood of thirteen huadred dollars were tax
enout of the Albany Gold Mine by the deligh-
ted workmen. It is supposed to have been
lost BY emigrant while iourneying westward,
and that original it was contained in bag.
which, owing to the action of the water. had.
rotted. and then left its precious contents bur-
led in the mud of the canal, The poor men
who found it. were SO elated that work and
them fell out. and they played gentlemen the
remainder the day. after having washed out
the proceeds of their digging. We are glad
that those who were in need have become
possessed oft. and hope they may make good
use of their newly acquired wealth.
Albany Express
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
naz- Mrs. Smishelrn s n WASHINGTON citz.

EY- Mrs. Swishelm is in Washington city,
and is writing a series Of letters to the N Y
Tribune. She was IN the Senate chamber tlu-
ring the fracas between F'oote and Benton,
and in one Of her letters to that paper
speaking Of the s:row. !, We find the following
pungent remarks:
In fact, we heard a COOL deal about the Dig
nifty of this body just in the middle of the me
lie, somewhat mixed up with the cracking oil
tists rafting of chairs, cooking of pistol, DC,
DC, DC, but still we had the dignity of this
House along by way Of an accompaniment
to the rest of the musie-some Instrumental
and some vocal. The Presidents hammer
answered fora bass drum in the concert, and
kept good time, while Mr.. Foote played ban
10 and Mr. Benton aided the effect by a pro-
longed battery of fifty Founders. Oh, / tell
you, Mr. freely, there is music here and to
day we had some dancing. IF | stay here
long, my bump of veneration will become SO
enlarged that l shall take to worshipino in
the cabbage patch, for want of any thing more
nearly resembling Congress of very wise
men.
In speaking fMr. Benton, after he was
made acquainted with the fact that Foote was
armed, and while several members had hold Of
him. Mrs s says;
He appeared perfectly insane with rage
was trying to get off his coat, and laundering
Let me go!'' to those who were holding him;
"He has pistol, has he Let him ffel let
me go! stand off" And close at my side some
men had burst into the Reporters gallery.
Foote's coward--a d-d coward" "Take
care what you say, Sir!" Odd if care
he's coward-he runs and draws pistolF
Benton was roaring and struggling below the
men likely to precipitate themselves over the
Ladies' gallery above. the sound of glas:
breaking mingled with the other sounds. ant
hurly- y-burly, what mess
If some one had placed chip on Benton''
shoulder, and dared Foote to kaock it of. the
row would have wound up in a very appro
pirate manner. We have no idea that Foott
would have dared to touch it and his COW
ardice would have been proven conclusively.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
Mr.. Ashmnn 81 Mass.

The following is the concluding portion Of
Mr.. Acknowledged in the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes Mr. A. is one of the most eloquent
members Of the House and IS always listened
to with attention The alIusi0n ii 10 M. Web
ster:--
Imay not be able upon all occasions, to
think as he does. or to act as he does. fol-
low no man and while no mans Judgment can
or ought to hare more commanding power
than his and no mans example a more potent
influence, with every one who desires to stand
and keep in the path Of patriotic duty, yetmy
own judgement must be the final arbiter of
my own course. And / now refer to that
speech for the purpose of saying, that while
there may be in it some conclusions to which
my own way is not entirely clear, yet in the
spirit in which he spoke, most cordially and
heartily concur. Whether my difference from
him upon any of the points involved, is not more
seeming than substantial leave for others to
decide. But of one thing am sure; that my
tongue shall cling to the roof of my mouth be-
fore il shall Join in the temporary clamor
which malignity has raised against him. The
insects Of the hour may strive to fasten their
slime spots upon the fair disc Of bis fame: but
they will disappear, transient as the breath
stains upon the mirror Envy. political hat
red, sectional jealousy, and Republican ingra-
titude, may disturb the judgement Of to-day,
but the future is secure. And when THAI
great heart, whose pulsations of patriotism are
now felt throughout the entire length and
breadth Of the land, shall beat no more when
that voice shall be silent which once hushed
into the sleep of death young Modification in
| its cradle; which again sounded across the sea,
burning notes of cheering encouragement to
the struggling Isles Of Greece: which fred the
bosoms of South America patriots with new
lvigor to throw off Spanish domination; which,
more recently, has carried a thrill of sympa-
thy to the heart of the brave fugitive Hunga-
rian, and, withits tones Of almost supurhun1an
eloquence. has startled the Russian Monarch
on his very throne, by the indignant denuncia-
ton of the Judgment of the World upon him
for his cruel crimes against Freedom and
Humanity thatvoiee which now pleads with
his own countrymen, all over the land,
for the preservation of this glorious Union,
cone and inseparable. now and forever -
when that voice can, living, speak no more,
and such things as we are forgotten, then
shall his deeds and bis words remain. 50 long
as language lasts. to iIlumine one of the bright
est pages of our History, and glow and SHINE.
through all time, pillar of FIRE TO guide the
friends of well-reguIated Liberty and Ccnssi-
tutionaI Government
4 o. q
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
Convention Rennrfer.

The editors of the Ohio State Journal pro-
pose issuing work. in pamphlet form, each
number to contain 16 pages, to be called the
"Convention Reporter" and which will con-
tain all the proceedings of the Constitutional
Convention which assemblies in Columbus on
the 9Th day of May next. This will be con-
venient and valuable publication, and should
be in the hands of every one who take an in
interest in the affairs of our State. The work
will be sent to subscribers at the extreme low
price of one dollar each in advance The Jour
nal will be sent to subscribers during the sit
ting of the Convention at the following rates
Daily, 50 90
Tri-Weekly, 90
Weekly, so
Clubs of FIVE and upwards, 40
Address, SCOTT q BASCOM,
Columbus, Ohio.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-27
How the JACK took thp Ice.

During the recent session fthe Legislature,
il became necessary for one Of the Detroit
Banks toreceive 4 little Legislative aida
kind Of stimulus which institutions Of that kind
are very much in the habit Of needing The
bill was all right in the house. but in the Sen
ate, Just one tOas lacking to pass the 5iH In
the extremity of their despair, the Bank lob-
bies applied to c. P. Rh. a most indefa-
tigable locofoco lobby,and besougbt him to give
this aid in the dilemma. B. after some hesita-
ton, agreed to aid them Waiting his oppors
tunity. tthe moment when unfinished bust
ness was in order. he stepped up to the.
cliairef Senator f., from the, and SAID,
'tcome, theirs nothing doing here; let's go
and take horll'' F. yielded to the .induce-
naeaat," and took his hat. The bank lobbies
and their friends were on the alert, and under
stood the whole move: and the moment F.'s
back was turned. they passed on. just at this
moment F., who had been most bitter OPP
ponent of the bill. entered. took his seat and
inquired of Finley. who sat near him, awhat
they had been about while he was gone -
"Oh nothing" said Finley, "only we have pas
sed that bank bill you have been fighting all
winter eThe D-l you hayel Mr. Presi-
dent, I move to reconsider. Down came the
hammer 'eThe gentlemen from Swine Greek
will come to order; motion TO re-cousider:
has been lostn E. looked around in despair.
for b.. who had sed1ced him out to drink: but
he was not to be seen. Detroit Adv.