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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-08-21

M Il. K. L.. HYAMs retired from our firm on the LIST
w instant. .NewOrleans, Jnly g, 1850.
yl9 I'm E, j. HART & co
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MR.. b. b. HART has been admitted member of our
JFl firm, lau5l IL. J. HART Il co.
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.jEFIIE and GiM Bands.

Z 8ATENT STRETCHED LEATHEK--Indla knbbeF
aud Common Leather Bands OF all sizes. Also, Rand
Leather Lacng, Rves, etc. always on hand togeiheI
m complete assortment Of SaddieTy Harness. LeaIilef
81 'ommon street. [jy26 Sml SMITH BROTHER.
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~ HeinR now prepared 10 transact any business in
the N0taA line beg inform my friends the public
generally that oce II lamp street. and most
respectfully solicit their patronage spgu W CABLE.
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MIR. EDWARD WOOD is my Attorney during my
W. absence from This city. IIv29l IOSEPH WOOn.
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| y New Orleans tbat M. HENRY Es-..-
PARSONS No 10 t,amp street, ( aFset 5esg so
for the sale of Their PIANO FORFES,n N "a II "
with and without COemaUs Hoian Atu
tachment, and lyes runabe Reeds, and the only person
authorised their suh agent lnevery instance
Pianos taken from this guaranteed by the Manuiac-
tnrers NUNNS & CLARK, 25l Broadway,,
aul5 81 New York.
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J oND DIsP ATcH
Con gressiOnaI.
The Chiffon CrOn.

e Fugitive Slave bill was made the order of
" for Monday, 19th.--Pio.
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Letters from Toulon of the 18th, states that on
the previous day, the steamer Sioudour, arrived
with dispatches from Civita- Vecchia. The general
opinion was, that the French fleet which had left
Naples was only going on Il cruise OF evolution
alter which, unless some extraordinary incidents
occurred, it would return to Toulon.
The Courier" that has Just returned to Toulon
from Algiers, had contradicted the rumor of the
cholera raging in most of the towns of the French
possessions of Africa.
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/ EiSsOLUTlON-Ihe Copartnership existing under the
~ firm Of RAYMOND & ARMITAGE, was dissolved
BY mutual consent on the 2lst June. w. @ RAYMOND
charged with the settlement of the business of the late
firm. ewOrleans, July 20, 1850,
W. 9. RAYMOND,
~ ~ On CHAS. ARMITAGE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

SMALL SILVER CoIN.-Mr. Schenck,
the able momber Of Congress from Day
ton, Ohio, has introduced into the House
bill to regulate the value of small for
eign coins, and to provide for the coin
age of 20 cent pieces. Legal provisions
Of the kind proposed. are much needed,
for The convenience of small dealers, in
everyday business, and strong hopes
are entertained that the bill may become
law. The bill declares that after the
LIST of July, 1850, the current value OF
the l2a cent bit shall be 10 cents, and a
fp-penny-bif shall pass for cents. And,
after the Isl of January, 1851, foreign
guorters, of the nominal value of 25
cents, shall pass al 20 cents. The mint
is to coin and issue 20 cent pieces.
Put such law in operation, and the
smooth tin ond silver coin now circula-
ting will soon disappear. Mr.. Schenck
deserves thanks for brining this subject
before Congress.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
KanesvilIe Poll Books.

The attempted exculpation of Judge
Mason, from his awkward and unpleas-
ant connection with the thief or thieves
who stole the GAINESVILLE Poll Books, is,
taken altogether quite a meager and
lame affair. The attempt Of the Judge
to show that the books were rejected and
lay on the Clerks table, as common
property, and his attempt to plead
off on account Of being Thompson's at
torney, show the desperation of his
cause. If we are not uery wide of the
mark, the poll books were not rejected,
and were not lying on the table as COM
mon property; and there have been some
confessions made which have recently
been made public, which, if we mistake
not, will throw more light upon this SUBJ
iect, and need an ADLER pen than locofo-
coism can WELD to explain away this
dastardly and infamous larceny. We
always thought that the counsel for a
party might defend his client and keep
his secrets, but never supposed that he
could receive the stolen goods and help
to secrete them, without part of the
guilt attaching TO him; but from the po-
sition taken by the Judge in his card, we
suppose ne Were mistaken. The people
up this way wonder why the poll books
were kept SO close prisoners, and not
suffered TO meet the longing eyes of one
Whig if they were really common properly
of no importance, and subject to fall into
any hands that might chance to be handy
in taking them. The Judge and his aid
ers and abetors cannot be ignorant Of the
fact, that at the time, and ever since, the
people and the papers have proclaimed
to the world that these poll books Uere fell
loniously taken, why then if his position
be true did not his friends and himself
come out boldly and say, here, gentlemen
are the Books; we have them, and have
right to them, because we found them
lying on the clerks table, belonging to
no one, common property, going estray.
and took themu up. This would have been
in accordance with honesty Of purpose
as well as compliance with the stray
law, in such cases made and provided,
and would not have placed you in the
unenviable position of unintentionaNy
exposing yourself and friends.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

IF From present indications in all
parts of our thrifty and flourishng town.
there will be more good and substantial
buildings put up this season than during
any other since the first settlement of the
place. Heretofore the town has not kept
pace with the surrounding country, in
point of improvement; on account oil
the scarcity of lumber, and building ma
terals. This obstacle, we are happy to
announce will be measurably removed
by the erection of fine steam saw mill,
by ]. J. ADAMS & Co., which will soon
be in operation, and will supply the de-
ficiency in lumber. But there is de-
mand for good Brickmakers, and almost
every kind of mechanics would find en-
ploy ment at fair wages.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
NEW York, Feb. 2S-5 Pm.


A Free Soil State Convention was
held in Boston,. G.. Palfrey was cleo
ted President. He remarked, that he
was not disposed to any compromise that
would satisfy Mr.. Foote and his friends.
He had head that Mr.. Webster had pro-
posed compromise, which would prove
satisfactory to the South; he could not
believe it-but, if true, no man, howev-
er distinguished, but wither under it like
Jonah's gourd.
Another speaker, in reference to the
passage Of new laws for the retiirn oil
fugitive slaves, said he would never con-
sent TO it, and declared his determination
to save fugitives at all hazards, he would
not become the jackall of shareholders.
Remarks of a similar character were
made by other speakers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
WASHINGTON, Fec. &c.


SENATE.-After the reception of re-
ports, and a personal explanation between
Nj. Hale and Mr.. Foote, a motion pre-.
vailed to adjourn to attend the Funeral
of General McNeill, distinguished son
of New Hampshire. .a.
HousE.-After presentation of reports
the House went into Committee of the
Whole, and resumed the consideration of
the Presidents annual message. Mr..
Wilson continued and concluded his
speech.
Mr.. Toombs obtained the floor, but
gave way to motion to adjourn for the
purpose of attending the funeral of Gen.
Mcneil.
There is duel pending between Col.
Bssell, of ILL.,. and Col. Jefferson Davis,
growing out Of some remarks of the for
mer, in the House, in regard to the bat
tie of Buena Vista. Both gentlelaen are
good shots. and, unless prevented, both
may be killed. Strong efforts are ma
king to bring on reconciliation between
the parties.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Congressional.
Thirty.flrst C0ngress---First
Session.
WASHINGTON, 25th Feb. 5P. M.

WASHINGTON, 25th Feb. SPIN.
SENArE.-After some unimportant bus
mess, on motion of Mr.. Foote, the Sen
ate took up his resolution providing. that
it is the duty of Congress to form Terri
torial Governments for California, De-
seret and New Mexico, which after some
debate vas postponed for the present.
The consideration Of the Presidents
California Message was postponed until
tomorrow. ....
The Senate then took up Mr.. Clay's
resolutions.
Mr.. Miller resumed and concluded his
speech. He took broad grounds in ia.
vor of the admission of Calfornia-de
MED that the President had interfered in
the matter-said slavery does no, by law
exist there, and that the interest of the
South had been fully represented in Cal,
ifornia. ......
HoUsE.-A number OF memorials and
petitions were presented, one from Mr..
Smith, claiming to be brother of Joe
Smith, demonstrating agains. the admis,
sion OF Deseret, charging the people
there with treason-laid over.
Mr.. 'Giddings presented memorial
from citizens Of Pennsylvania and Del
aware, asking for the peaceable dissolu
ton of the Union. Several gentleman
sprang on their feet in a moment, great
excitement ensued, and finally the vote
was taken on its reception. Yeas 8
nays l62-lhe Free Sellers voting affir.
matively.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
her people will stand chance TO secure
what they may otherwise lose--the trade
of this great Valley.
The Mails.

An effort is being made by q number
of the Locofoco papers to create the i'm
preston that the Post Office Department
under the control of Mr.. Collamer. is
miserably managed, and that the mails
are very much deranged and Irregular
So far from this being true, SO far as
Southern Iowa is concerned, the mails
were never so punctual, and regular, and
on. mail facilities have been doubled I'M
der Mr.. C.'s administration. Indeed,
so great is the contrast in this respect,
between the management Of this depart
ment by Mr.. johnson and Mr.. Collamer,
that il is the subject of general remark.
And yet these Locofoco Editors are so
enraged at the loss of the spells, SO har'
dened by habi,ual abuse Of wing men
and measures, and 81 joined to their 10
cofoco idols, that while they abuse and
SANDER Mr.. Collamer under whose man.
agement the Department was never more
prosperous, and efficient, they could
sing paans of praise to Cave Johnson,
whose miserable and bungling manage
ment Of this department was proverbial
and caused very general complaint on
account of the tardiness and Irregular
ty of the mails.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

The Farmers Road.-A single lacl
like the following is worth columns oil
theory. We copy from the Savannah
(Georgia) Republican:
"We counted yesterday the load oil
one of our draymen, who had team OF
three horses; and found there were forty
sacks of salt. The load for two horses
before the plank road was built. was six;
the team, therefore, drawing four and a
half times the amount they could have
hauled on sandy road, and apparently
with more ease" ...-.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

SINGuLAR.-The wife of Ebenezer
Seeley. of Orange county, N. Y, hav-
ing procured divorce, subsequently,
married lawyer named Crosby. See
ley, however, succeeded in setting aside
the divorce on the ground of want of ju.
risdiction in the power that granted it
and then entered suit in the circuit cour
of Orange county against Crosby fol
damages. The jury give him verde,
of $IlOO.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

FAT CATTLE.-'The Albany Evening
Journal speaks Of valuable drove oil
cattle recently brought TO that market.
Among them was one OK, nearly the size
of common elephant, weighing $500
pounds; a five year old heifer, weighing
$500 pounds, which took premium al
Syracuse last fall: also, three pair Of
cattle, averaging $500 pounds per pair,
including peir of line backs, weighing
$500.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

FREE BANKING IN ALABAMA.-The
Legislature of Alabama have passed a
general Tor free) banking law, which au-
thorizes any one to issue notes on depos-
ting with the comptroller any sum OF
United States stocks not less than one
hundred thousand dollars. The comp
troller is to countersign these issues
The bill prohibits them from paying out
or circulating the bills of any bank
without the limits OF the State. We
have not heard the details OF this bill.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
"Wcstward the Star Of
Empire takes its ways,
HO! for California;!

Those intending to go to California
this Spring from this county, by the
overland route, are requested to meet a,
the Court House in this place, on the
9th day OF March next at 2 o'clock P.
NJ, to make arrangements for the trip.
MANY CALIFORNIANS.
O,tumwa, Feb. 22d, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
WASHINGTON, Fec. %, 6P. NJ

HousE-Mr. Doty's resolution for the
admission of California into the Union
was ordered to be printed.
A bill, ordering the Secretary of the
Navy to purchase American water-rotted
hemp alone, when equal to foreign, was
discussed and finally passed over.
The House then went into committee
Of the wole and took up the Presidents
California Message-Mr. Conrad having
the floor.
SENATE--A series Of resolutions were
offered creating new slave State out OF
a portion of Texas. Mr.. Bell though,
that this would satisfy the south and be
the end of the extension of slavery.
He spoke in favor of admitting Califor,
MIA with her present constitution.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
FoUR CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.

Four CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.
The Mirimichient IN. b. Cleaner
contains an account of the burning oil
the house OF Mr.. George Drysdale, a,
Big Tracedie: on the 22d ult., when his
eldest son, eighteen years of age, a
daughter. eight years, son, six years,
and grand daughter, two years, were
burnt to death. Mr.. ID. was absent al
the time, and Mrs. D., in endeavoring to
rescue one of the children, was badly
burnt. A daughter broke in window,
and at great hazard saved one of the
children.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Notice.

Notice.
In the Davis County District Court,
February, 18th 1850.
WilliaD Mccormack. 10 Mary M.
VS.: Mccormack.
Nary M. Mccormack.
VOU are hereby notified, that vii.
liam Mccormack has this day filed.
in the office of the clerk OF the district
court. within and for the county of Da-.
Wis. and State of Iowa. his petition and
affidavit of non-residency Of said defen-.
dan.. the object and general nature of
which is, to obtain divorce from the
bonds of matrimony, by him contracted
with You, on the ground that you have.
wholly refused to live with him for the
full space Of one year, last past: And
you are required to appear in said court
on the 29th day of April next and an
swer said petition or the same will be ia
ken as confessed.
Attest, ABRAM WEAVER, Clerk.
McAchran e. Carpenter, attorneys for
plaintiff. mar st
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

State of io"A' DlStrtnct CourtS
SSS: May Term A. D.
COUNTY OF MONROE, 1850.
ANNA WILLIAMS,
OrHu WILLIAMS.
NOTICE is hereby given to Ohio Will
~ liams, the defendant in the above enS
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 and
defendant, setting forth as causes for di-
vorce, that defendant did willfully desert said
petitionerand absent hims Elf from 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 endanger tn, life of said petitioner,
that sail defendant offered slch in1iynities
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
separation between them. Also for divi-
sion of the property, rights, cra1its and eff
fects, alimony and maintenance, the costs
and expenses of this suit and attorneys fees.
Said defendant is hereby notified and requir.
ed to appear in the District Court of sail
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.
HENRY B. NorsoN, SOL for Complainant.
Abba, February b, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
" The Washington Daily Glol

II The Washington Daily Globe
says it will require one hundred and sew
enty reams of paper to fill the orders al
ready received at that Office for Mr..
Chy's great speech. That amount oil
paper will make eighty-two thousand
copies. The Globe gives notice that i,
cannot receive any more subscriptions
for il unless the subscribers will agree to
wait more than two weeks.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

II Two shirts have been made in ST.
Louis. by couple of ladies Of that city,
intend ed as present for Prince AL
bert and his youngest son, Of England.
The large one contains 1927 stitches
and the small one 95,l54.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Broke JaiL.-The Fort Maids,

Broke JaiL-The Fort Madison
Statesman announces the escape. from
the Jail in that place, of James w. Har-
ding, who was confined on a charge of
of assault on G.. H. Perry. with inten,
to kill, and James Slater, charged with
stealing. The States wrn intimales that
they were aided in their escape by per-
sons without the prison. A reward of
$50 is offered for the arrest and delivery
of either of them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

Mrs. Farnham writes from California
that girls are in greater demand in The
gold region than anything else. They
command almost whatever wages they
may choose to ask. From SIS to 500
per month is the usual price.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

Rumor assigns Hon. J. r. Ingersoll,
of Pennsylvania, the post of Minister
10 Prussia 1t is also said that foreign
appointment will be rendered to T.. But
Ter King.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
WASHINGTON, Feb, 25, 8 p. M

SENATE.-After Mr.. Miller had con-
cluded, the further consideration of the
resolution was postponed. till Wednes-
day.
A long discussion ensued upon a reso.
luton referring the slavery question and
all exciting questions to a committee of
thirteen, who are empowered to submit a
plan for the settlement of the difficulties.
Before coming to any conclusion the Sen.
ate adjourned. ..
HousE-M. Schenck presented the
memorial of convention from New
Mexico, together with the plan of civil
government, and moved that it be refer
red to The committee on Territories.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

II Owing to the prevalence OF the
po,atoe rot, it is impossible to get pota-
toes to eat; and they are SO scarce that it
will be difficult to procure enough for
seed. They are selling from 75c to one
dollar per bushel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

COMFORTABLE, If TRUE.--A paragraph
going the rounds of the papers state that
Col. Fremont's property in San Francis
co yields HIM in rents an annual income
Of 100000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
JOS. H. D. STREET & R. H. WARDEN, EDITORS.
0ttumWa, March 8, 1850.

The WHEAT CRoP.-The present ap-
pearance of the Fall Wheat, in this part
Of the State, is everything but encoura-
cling. Many experienced farmers are OF
opinion that it will be almost an entire
failure.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

A fire proof calico is now made for
children by immersion in phosphate Of
magnesia. 1t will ignite by contact with
flame, but the fire will not spread. 1t
goes out Immediately.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

An honest Dutchman, in training up
his son in the way he should 60, fire.
quen,iy exercised him in Bible lessons,
On one Of these occasions he asked him
-"Who was dat vat would no, shleep
init Botipher's wife!" "Shoseph."
"Vell, vat vas de reason he would not
shleep mither?" "Dont know, but spose
no vos not very SLEEPY"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Walk Up and Settle ! |!

TIME undersigned would take this
Il method of informing those indebt'
ed to him; that he intends going to Cali.
fornia. and that unless they call and set.
tie before the first day of April, he will
leave their notes and accounts with the
magistrate for collection. Persons to
whom he is indebted will please present
their demands, as he is determined TO-
square the books.
ALSO:
NAKE notice, that will sell of my
i stock Of goods for cost and carriage
for cash; call before they are all sold.
FOR SALE CHEAP-A House &
lo:, eligibly situated, in this place.
GEORGE ENGELMEYER.
Ouumwa. Feb. 22d, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

TO WOOL CARDERS.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER has been appointed
Il sole agent for the State of Iowa, for
Smiths Machine Cards,
and will constantly keep on hand large
supply. Such as
Dauffer Cards, Fitting do. Fancy do, to-
gether with every thing belonging to the
Wool Carding and Pulling business. Such
as
Comb Plates, Card Cleaners, Press Papers,
and Emory, with full assortment of Dive
Stuffs, &C.; which will be sold at st. Louis
prices. E. Z. GAY.
Burlington, Iowa, march 1850 If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

PLANK ROAD LoAN.-The city loan
of $4,000, authorized by recent vote
of the people of Burlington, TO be applied
to the construction of the Plank Road,
has been taken by the house of E.. w.
Clark & Bros. of this place. This SUBJ
scription on the part of the city will
probably be increased to $4,000 after
the April election.-Bur. Gazafe.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

The editor of the Cincinnati Cronicle
and Atlas, speaking of the rejection of
Col. J. Watson Webb, very aptly says:
"Thus ends the brief career of our
brother editor. Well, we can say. tina,
to the best of our belief and knowledge,
there have been worse men appointed
than Col. Webb; but there is no telling
what Senate, which confirmed Hanne.
gan and Bagby, may do. We should
suppose there is no sinner too great to
be covered by the mantle of its charity!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Great Bargain.

There is $40 acres of entered land,
delightfully."- situated and slightly rolling;
leo acres under fence and 80 in a good
state of cultivation, with comfortable
dwelling and out-houses-also, two firss
rate brood mares, which will sell on
reasonable terms. For terms &c., aps
ply to me on the premises.
A. B. COMSTOCK.
Feb. 90, lS50.--3t22.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
~ The BEST Patent PL0W. a
Ever tried In the West.

THE undersigned is manufacturing at
i his shop, in Agency CITY, and has on
hand a. large number of the PEORIA PAT
TENT PLOWS. All who have tried this
Plow say that it is decidedly the best article
they ever used. This Plow is nearly all
iron and steel, and is so compact and solid
that it will not spring or break. Any one
calling soon can be furnished, at Moderate
rates, with an implement that will be
pleasure to work with.
JAMES STEPHENS.
Agency City mar Pm
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

A mason tried the other day to pur.
cheese hen that would lay brick.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

LOGS LOGS!!
kAnn GOOD saw logs, wanted at
OOOO the New Saw Mill, for
which the highest market price in cash
will be paid, by ]. ADAMS e. Co.
Ottumwa, Jan. 2nd 1850 II.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
HURRAH FOR CALIFORNIAN!

DETERMINED to emigrate to Cal
- ifornia in the Spring, | will sell my
farm lying Immediately on the river road
half way between Ottumwa aud Eddy
willie at \