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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

two, in township eighty-three, Of rang.
twenty-seven
Townships seventy-nine, eighty, eigh
ty-one and eighty-two, and sections ter
to eleven inclusive, sections thirteen
fourteen and fifteen. and sections seven
teen to thirty-six inclusive, in township
eighty-three, of range twenty-eight.
Township seventy-six, of range TWEEN.
ty-nine.
Townships seventy-six and sevecty-
eight. of range thirty.
Townships seventy-seven and seven
ty-eight, of range thirty-one.
Township seventy eight, of range
thirty-two.
AT the Land Office at FAIRFIELD
commencing on Monday, the seventh
day of October next, for the disposal oil
the public lands situated within the fol.
lowing nalhed townships and parts Of
townships, to wit:
North Of the base line. and wea of fht
Jffh principal meridian.
Townships sixty-eight and sixty-nine,
oil range twenty-three.
Townships sixty-eight and sixty nine,
of range twenty -four.
Townships sixty-e:ght aud sixty mine,
OF range twenty-five.
Townships seventy-two, seventy-,hree,
seventy-four and seventy-fve. Of range
twenty-six.
townships seventy-two, seventy three
seventy-four and seventy-five. oil range
twenty-seven.
Townships seventy-.wo, seventy three
seventy -four and seventy-fve. Of range
twenty EIGHT.
Townships seventy-two, seventy-three
seventy -four and seventy-fve Of range
twenty-nine.
Townships sixty-eigh,. six,y-nine,
seventy one, seventy-two and seventy
three, of range thirty.
Townships sixty eight, sixty-nine,
seventy, seventy-one. seventy-two and
seventy three, of range thirty -one.
Townships sixty mine, seventy-one,
seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy -four
and seventy five, of range thirty-two.
Townships sixty-nine, seventy -one,
seventy seventy-three, seventy -four
and seventy five, of range thirty-three.
Townships sixty-nine, 20, IL, seven
ty-two and seventy-three, Of range thir-
ty-four.
Lands appropriated by law for the
use of schools, military, or other purpo-
ses, will be excluded from the sales.
The offering of the above mentioned
lands will DE commenced on the days
appointed. and proceed in the order in
which they are advertised, with all con-
venient dispatch, until the whole shall
have been offered, and the sales thus
closed. But no sale shall be kept open
longe. than two weeks, and no private
entry of any of the lands will be ad-
mi,ted until after the expiration of the
two weeks.
Given under my hand, at the city of
Washington, this thirteenth day of June,
Ammo Domini one thousand eight hum
dred and fifty.
BY the President: z. TAYLOR.
j. BUTrERFIELD,
Commissioner Of the General
Land Office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
Cloth Dressing.

TINE subscriber would respectfully in
IL form the inhabitants of Iowa, that he
still continues to Dress Cloth. The cloth
left at the following places will be taken
from, Dressed and returned to said places,
without any extra charge to the owner
Left at James Hawleys Store, Ottumwa;
Mr.. Kinsman's. 0skaloosa; Mr.. Eckly's, Ed
dyville; Levi Jenkins, p. M. at Fountain
Spring; Joseph Myers, Store, Agency City.
shall dress cloth all winter.
BENJAMIN MILLIKEN.
Fairfield, Aug. 7th, lS50.4m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
Notice.
STATE "a OF IowA,l ss.
Wapello County. 90
Dssf,,rf ro..~S r. ~,s

Wapello County.
District Court In Chaneery.
Alfred Thirkisld,
VS.:
Elizabeth Franklin, William
Harper, Isaac Clemmings, Bill
Nancy Clemmings, Shedlock for
Pankers, Mary Pankers, Da- Relief.
vid Frank, Leana Frank,
James G. Tolman, John #.
Baldwin.
TINE SAID DEFENDANTS, Eliz.
Il abeth Franklin, William Harper.
Isaac Clemmings, Nancy Clemmings,
Shedlock Pankers, Mary Pankers, Da-
vid Frank, Leana Frank and James G..
Tolman are hereby notified, that on the
9th day Of July, 1850, complainant filed
in said Court his bill of complaint, al.
Lodging that the following lands lying in
said county, to-wit: The North West
quarter of Section thirteen (l3) in town.
ship No. Seventy-one (7i) North of
Range No. Fifteen (15ls West, had been
entered from the United States by the
heirs at law of Robert Harper, deceased.
and by them conveyed to said James G..
Tolman, who conveyed the same to said
John 1. Baldwin, who conveyed the
same to complainant; that in said con-
veyances mistakes and inaccuracies had
occurred tending to cloud the title to said
lands. and praying that the title to said
land may be perfected and the feesimpls
thereof vested in complainant.
Now unless the said defendants be
and appear before the District Court for
said county on the first day of the next
term thereof and plead answer or demur
10 SAID bill, the same will be taken az
confessed and decree entered accord
ingly. THOMASG. GIVEN, Clerk.
SLAoLE a. AcHEsoN. Soils. for Compt.
July 9th, 1850 4lw6
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

Southern and Western money taken at
par for subscriptions; or post Office stamps
taken at their full value.
PREMIuM.-Any person sending us three
subscribers will be entitled to copy of
the "History of propellers and Steam Nav
igation," published in book for m, now in
press, to be ready about the lst OF October.
1t will be one of the most complete works
upon the subject ever issued and will con-
tain about ninety engravings.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

= LIEUT.. GENERAL or THE ARMY.--In
the Senate, on the 9th, resolution sub
mitted by Mr.. Clemens was adopted,
directing the Committee on Military At
fairs to inquire into the expediency OF
comforting, by law, the brevet rank OF
Lieutenant General on Major General
WINFIELD ScoTT, with such additional
pay and allowances as may be deemed
proper, in consideration OF the distin-
guished services rendered TO the public
by that officer during the late war with
Mexico.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

u ". B. PALMER, the American
Newspaper Agent, is the only authorized
agent for this paper in the cities of Boston,
New York and Philadelphia, and is duly
empowered to take advertisements and sub
scriptions at the rates required by us. His
receipts will be regarded as payments. His
offices are-BosToE, Scollay's Building;
New YORK, Tribune Buildings; PHrLADEL-
PHA, N. w. corner Third and Chcsnuts SITS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
Costs Can Be Saved,

DY the makers of lot of small Notes
ID taken at the Wapello Store, 'slong time
ago."
bertrand Jones, Esq. will exchange them
for cash until the 9Th day of September
next, and charge no costs.
Don't be bashful because the sums are
small, they will be very acceptable. From
and after that date. costs must be made ON
such as remain in his hands.
THOMAS DEvIN.
August 2Ist. 1850-3w.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
Notice.
LAND 0rrIcE FAtRrIELD, Iowa,
July 10. 1850.

NOTICE is hereby given, that on Tues
in day, the Goth day of August next, at
10 o'clock A. NJ. applications viii be re-
ceived at this Office for the purchase of the
following described tracts Of land, which
have beenenoneously withheld from private
entry, viz: The East half of South West
quarter and South West quarter of South
East quarter of Section Twenty-eight, in
Township No. Seventy-one North, OF Range
No. Fifteen West.
GEO. WILSON, Register.
w. HI. WALLACE. Receiver.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
New Store i'm EddyviIlc!
DUNLAP & ANDERSON,

DUNLAP & ANDERSON,
"0ULD respectfully inform the public
w that they have just opened a FULL,
COMPLETE, AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Together with many other articles, which
they invite the public to call and examine;
as they are determined not to be undersold
by any person in the trade.
We propose taking all kinds of produce,
such as Pork, Wheat, Corn, Oats, Potatoes,
Beans, Onions, &c. Cash will never be
refused. ]. b. DUNLAP,
B. F. ANDERSON.
Eddyville, July Odd, 1SJ0.yl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

A. w. BABBlrr, q|n. Dodge's hired
emmissary to Pottd attainie county
passed through this pld a few days ago.
He has done his emplx tAsome service,
az may be seen by thu slim vote of that
county, and we suppodehe will now has
Ten on to Washington 70 get his pay
We see it stated that the locofocos in
Congress agreed in case he succeeded in
prevailing on the mormons not to vote
and thereby defeat the wing candidate
for Congress from this district, they wo' d
vote him 90 per day and mileage as a
lobby member from Deseret.--N. Des
Noines Gazette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

CALiFoRNIANs.--The Grand Turk
arrived yesterday from New Orleans
with about thirty. FIVE returning Califor
mans, mostly citizens Of the western
part of this State. They were passen-
gers 10 Chagres in the Georgia, and
from thence to New Orleans in the steam
ship Ohio, They bring with them in
the aggregate, about $40, O0O.--Mo.
Republican, 10Th inst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

The publishers of the ScIr NITRIC AMrR1.
CAN respectfully give notice that the With
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commenced on the Twenty First day OF
September next, offering favorable oppor-
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the Mechanics, Arts, and Manufactures OF
our country. The character Of the Scientif
ic American is too well known throughout
the country to require detailed acco unit OF
the various subjects discussed through its
columns.
The aim of the publishers has always
been to render it the most thorough and
useful scientific journal in the country; and
to Judge of this, by comparing its circul a.
ton and influence with other publications
of the same class, they have the unequivo-
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1t will be published weekly as heretofore,
IN QUARTo FORM on fine paper, affording at
the end of the year an lLLUSTR. ATED
ENCYCLOPEDIA of over four hundred
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HUNDRED to SIX HUNDRED ORIGIN
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Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Manufactu-
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1t also possesses an original feature not
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In connection with the publishing depart
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Inducements for Clubbing.
Any person who will send us four sub
scribers for six months, at our regular rates,
shall be entitled to one copy f or the same
length of time. ar we will furnish
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
New Cabinet Shop!
L. A. TAYLOR,

HAVING permanently located in OF
IL tumwa, would take this method OF in
forming the citizens of the Des Moines Val
ley that he has on hand and will nanufac-
ture to order
All kinds Of Cabinet Furniture,
That is needed in this part of the country,
of good materials and finished in a neat
and workman-like manner. His prices will
be found as moderate as at any other place
west of the Mississippi, and he fiatters him
self that the public would find it greatly
to their interest to give him call and ex-
anime his work before buying elsewhere.
CO. Shop on the West side of the Mill
Square.
Ottumwa,. Nov. I'd 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

p II becomes our duty to make the
startling annunciation that Father Math-
ew, so long known throughout the world
as the great apostle of temperance, has
fallen from the cold water faith. He
has gone to the Hot Springs Of Arkan-
sas.
q The Legislature of Maine has de-
cided to remove the seat of government
from Augusta to Portland, If the latter
place will provide suitable buildings for
the accommodation of the Legislature.
~ The United States District Court,
at Key West, has condemned the Creole
for conveying persons illegally to Cuba,
TO make an attack on that island in vio-
lation of the laws. An order for the
confscated vessel has been made.
II The Odd Fellows of Philadelphia
have contributed block of marble to the
Washington National Monument, at a
cost Of $4,000.
II A fire recently destroyed pro perty
10 the amount of 100000 in Oswego,
New York.
n 1t is said there are 10 persons
now confined in the st. Louis Jail charg-
ed with murder.
n The recent orders for recruiting in
the United States army, will raise it from
5000 to $4,000 men.
n Richard Yates, of Morgan county,
has been nominated as the Wing candi-
date for Congress in the Seventh District.
in Illinois.
q For the week ending July 9th.
so new Post-ofices were established.
q Gen. Taylor's funeral procession
in Philadelphia was .fre miles long.
a The population of Springfield, ILL.,,
is 5,ll7.
t. M. McKennan, of Pa, has accep-
ted the appointment Of Secretary of the
Interior.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

PosT OFFICE APPRopRIATIoy BsLL.-
On the 9Th, the House passedIthe Post
Office Appropriation Bill. Among the
amendments concurred in, was one ma
king the expenses of the Post Office
Department charge on the treasury. II
passed by vote of % to 20. The bill
also provides for fifteen temporary clerks.
DEATHS FROM CHoLERA.--Scarcely a
boat arrives from the Ohio river without
one or more deaths on board during the
trip. The disease most prevalent is
diarrhHa, or cholera, contracted no doubt
by great exposure to heat, and the too
free use Of cold water, fruits, &c. n &
FoRT CLARKE.-This is the name
given TO the new fort at Lizard Fork
A company of infantry and one of dra-
sgoons are on the ground now, building
the necessary barracks, Go.
A New ARTICLE OF EXPORT FROM
MIcHiGAN.--Over nine tons of Slippery
Elm bark have been sent east from Hills
dale by one house this season.
LOOKING UP.-A New York paper
mentions couple Of editors in that city
looking up, but it was only to see who
threw bason of dirty water upon their
heads from third story window.
IF Mr.. Littefeld has, il is said, pur-
chased farm in Sharon. VT, with the
reward paid to him for the discovery of
the murderer of DR.. Parkman.
n A slanderer of the soft sex UNDER
takes to prove that Satan was . woman,
whose name was Lucy Fir. Can't be-
lieve il anyhow.
IT The Racine advocate says, that
the converted catholic monk, Mr.. Leahy,
was mobbed in that city on the evening
of the 23d, where he attempted to lec-
ture.
II A memorial, numerously signed
by citizens of Hamilton county, Ohio,
has been presented to the Constitutional
Convention Of that State, praying that
in the new Constitution, provision may
be made "for the removal of all persons
of negro. or of part negro blood, from
the State of Ohio"
AZ Gold.and Silver have been discov-
cred in Bristol county, Massachusetts,
in digging well. Tire vein is supposed
to be rich one, and further researches
are being made.-U isconsin.
The Office Of the Vanderburgh DEM
ocrat, at Evansville, Ia, was mobbed a
short time since, the type pied, the press
partially broke, and some of the materi-
ais thrown into the Ohio river. Cause
party quarrels.
DEMAND FOR LAwyERs.--A correspon-
dent Of the Missouri Republican, writing
from Fort Laramie, says:--"If you could
manage to send US few Of your hriefless
lawyers good Judge, and constable
or Two, think they would do well in
this part Of the country"
~ The steam ferry boat at Keokuk,
in consequence Of some Of her machine.
ry being defective, exploded last week,
and scalded the engineer so badly thai
he died in two or three days.
az A destructive tornado occurred ia
the northern part Of Illinois on ,hei2nd
inst, prostrating fences, upsetting stick,
Of graiu, DO. Hail fell 10 the side d
hon eggs. i n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

SECRETARY CoRwIN.-A letter from
Washington, in the New York Courier,
says:
Great injustice has been done to Mr..
Corwin by statements in the newspapers,
representing that his nomination as Sec
reiay of the Treasury was opposed in
the Senate. II was confirmed without a
dissenting voice like those OF his col.
leagues. A call for division was pro.
posed, but was subsequently, Withdrawn.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

company Of Yankees have bought
S350,000 acres Of wild land, on the
Kanawha river. in Western Virginia, on
which il is their intention 20 settle with
men from New England. Some of the
land is said to be valuable and well tim
bered, and only cost them fifty cents per
acre.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
TIN SHOP.

GTILL on hand, eight different sizes, and
~ patterns of cooking stoves; also parlor.
box z plate, 6 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 Tin and Stove
House. 4. WASHBURN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
L ate NJ Q VS. from
CALIFORNIA!

TIME SUBSCRIBER, (late of Indiana,
i and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa
would beg leave to inform the citizens of
Ottumwa and vicinity, that he has opened
shop for the purpose Of carrying on the
Tailoring Business,
in all its various branches, on Main st. OPP
posite the s'Ottumwa House," He will
always be found at his post, ready to attend
the calls of his customers with promptness
and dispatch; and respectfully solicits a
share of public patronage.
DANIEL BROWN.
UT N. BAH work entrusted to his
care will be warranted not to be surpassed
in the western world. Being constantly
in receipt of the London, Paris, New York
and Philadelphia Fashions, he flatters him
self he viii be ready at all times to please
the most fastidious. ID. b.
Ottumwa, July 26th, l850.tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
LAND WARRANTS,

A LARGE lot just received, which will
IN be sold on fair terms. A supply on
hand at all times. Entries made at Fairfield
or Iowa City if desired. J. D. DEvlN.
ottumwa, November 2oth.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
Keokuk Markcfs.

AeOkuk Markets.
FLoUR--Superfne $4,00a4,50 per
barrel.
WHEAT--Good Fall 60a70c. Spring,
50a55c per bushel.
OATs-20a25c.
Corn-35a4Oc.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
Friendship Division 70. 50. s. T,

M EETS Saturday evenings, up stairs in
Il the Court House. Brethren from .
distance are invited to attend. A pune
tual attendance Of the members is request
ed. By order Of the Division.
III, r. GRAVES, r. s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
So. Louis Market.

81. Louis Market.
FLouR-Superine s3,5Oa3,75; extra
U. s. $4,75.
WHEAT-75a 7Sc sacks returned; soc
best quality, sacks included.
OATs-20 cents per bushel sacks re-
turned.
CoRN-Yellow 45c good white 55a
Coo per bushel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
ARTHUR BRIDGMAN.
JOHN p. REED.
Bridgman & Reed,

KEOKUK, IOWA.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRp o O o ID q,
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Bonaefs, Boots,
Shoes. Groceries, Hardware, Queens
,care, Cotton Yarn, Salt, Nails, Glass,
&c. &c.
VIZ ILL 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 onheavyarticles.
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
Favorable Germs,
when ordering them, asst personally present.
p ROD u &c E
OF all kinds, taken in exchange for goods.
Feb. %, l849. -ylxxIn.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
To Merchants and Business Men

The Dies MONIES COURIER, having as large
circulation as any paper printed in the
Des Moines Valley, and being located at
one of the best towns, and in the heaviest
populated part of Iowa; its columns are
offered to advertisers at the following low
rates.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23

M USTARD Seed, Red p pper. Bees
Nl wax, and Sage taken i, exchange
for goods by
GALINGER & SNODGRASS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
Just Received

A ND for sale Fennimore's Nerve and
"A Bone Liniment, Cough mixture and
Ague Bitters, all warranted to cure, if not
the money viii be returned.
by GALLiNGER SNoDsRAss.
June 81. 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
.DRUGS!DRUGSl
AT THE SIGN OF THE
30 ...srR uo,r,,

TORNER of Main and Court Sts., may be
~ found the most complete assortment OF
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, &C.,
west of the NJ, which is being sold
cheap to make way for large invoice in dali
ly expectation from New York.
VIM. b. GUERNSEY & CO.,
Having purchased VIM. S. Carter & Co.'S.
stock of goods, the business will hereafter
be carried on at the old stand. They will
endeavor, by strict integrity aud attention
to their business, to merit the confidence
and patronage of the community. Their
motto is ''TO SELL" at all hazards-al-
lowing no customer to depart unsatisfed
Believing that the nimble sixpence is of
more worth than the slow dollar, it wiley
er be their aim to increase their sales, tho
at the expense of their profits.
Their resolution is, to make theirs the
Wholesale Drug Store of the Des Moines
Valley. and this will, it is hoped, be an in
ducement to Physicians and shopkeepers to
examine their stock before purchasing else
where.
A Large and Ferry Superior Seek of
G 70 G. e s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-23
PaINTS, OILS, BRJ'SHEsy,

Dye uffs, Glassware, Patent Medicines,
Fancy articles, &c, &C.; together with ev-
erything, directly or indirectly in our line
of business will be kept constantly ON hand
and for sale.
Most kinds of produce taken in exchange.
The highest market price will at all times
be paid for Beeswax, Feathers, Snakeroot,
Mustard Seed, Tallow, Dry Hides, Deer
Skins, sc. VIM. b. GUERNSEY & Co.
Ottumwa. July 10. go.