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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
Post Omce Department.

The increased intercourse between the
United States and Europe, consequent
upon the increase of steamers plying to
and fro, and upon the facilities Of mail
transportation established by internation-
al arrangements, is s,rikingly illustrated
by the statistics of the New York city
post Office for the last month.
The total number Of foreign letters,
including those from California, receiv-
ed at and sent from the post office in
that city for the first twenty mine days
in May, was three hundred and fourteen
thousand three hundred and fifty. For
ty-one thousand five hundred were re-
ceived from California, and twenty-five
thousand three hundred sent thither.-
The largest European mail received was
by the Europa, on the 23d, amounting
TO twenty-six thousand FIVE hundreds
The largest sent TO Europe was by the
Canada, on the Sth, amounting to al
400 letters.
The largest California mail received
was by the Georgia on the 7th, amount
ing to 23,7O0 letters; the largest Califor-
ma mail sent was by the Ohio, on the
2Sth, amounting to l5,400.
These statistics, it will be observed,
relate only to foreign letters; and to let
ters received by sea from California
The increase of domestic correspond
ence, since the establishment of the pres
ent rates of postage, has been commen-
surate, we presume, if not more, with the
enlargement OF foreign intercourse by
the mails. So great indeed has been the
increase of the former, that the reduc-
tion Of the rates of postage from their
former standard has resulted in an in-
crease of revenue to the Department;
and there are many advocates of still
further reduction, on the ground that it
can be made without loss Of income,
while the public convenience and busi-
ness interests Of the country would be
promoted by it. The New York Jour-
nal of Commerce, from whose columns
we have recapitulated the foregoing sta
tistlcs, adds:
'.The Post Office Department., under
lis present organization, is in better
condition than it has been for years, in
point Of efficiency and promptness in the
transmission of mail matter. Judge Col
lamer has proved to be capable and eff
ficient officer. Changes have been made
in mail routes in every section of the
country, where any time could be saved,
and every suggestion tending to insure
despatch secures immediate and fayora-
BILE consideration"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

The Rochester "Ghost-seers" are now
in New York, and are making "quite
Stir" among the editors, poets, historians,
novelists, clergyman, &c.
On Thursday week the learned DR..
Girls void, the American Anthologist, en-
tertained at his house distinguished
company, at which these famous Roch-
ester Ghost-seers were the ionees. A
mong the guests were Cooper, the nov
elist; Bancroft, the historian; Bryant,
Tuckerman and Willis, the poets; the
Rev. Drs Hawks and Francis and Others.
Afther some impatient delay the
knockings commenced under the floor
and in different parts of the room. Then
the spirits conversed with DIR. Marcy,
next with Mr.. Tuckerman, who mental
ly thought Of the late DIR. Channing, and
asked % questions, to which the spirits
correctly responded, viz: that he was a
christian, sixty years old, left family,
two children, died in Bennington, VT, Of
old age,-were indicated by raps. When
asked if he were Presbyterian, or an
Episcopalian, or Methodist, or Uni
tartan, &C., the spirit made no response,
but when asked if he was christian,
the affirmative rap was given. DIR. Chan
ming, it will be recollected, before his
death repudiated all sectariaa distinctions,
and claimed simply TO be "CHRIsTIAN." "
Mr.. Fennimore Cooper was equally
successfully in his spiritual communities
ton. He called up mentally deceas-i
ed relative, who was killed many years
since by falling from horse, and he
was correctly answered, the time. and
cause of the death--the age, condition
and sex of the deceased relative.
1t is reported in the papers that the
distinguished guests were unable to dis
cover any possible way or device by
which these mysterious knockings' were
produced-that these female Ghost-seers
are obviously above any imputation Of
deception; nor do they pretend to know
or be able to imagine why they are fol-
lowed by these "knockings," and made
the interpreters of so singular mystery.
Such is the substance of the account
in the New York papers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
LoCOFoCOs
ON Atheism.

II had rather" says Sir Francis Ba-
con, .'beleive all the fables in the Leg
end, the Talmud, and the Koran, than
that this universal frame is without a
mind. GOO never wrought miracles to
convince Atheists, because His ordinary
works are sufficient TO convince them.
It's true, that little philosophy incli-
meth mems minds to Atheism; but depth
in philosophy bringeth them back to
Religion; for willie the mind or man
looketh upon second causes scattered, it
may sometimes rest on them, and 60 no
further; but when it beholdeth the chain
of them confederate and linked together,
j. must needs fly to Providence and Del
ty."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

EMIGRANTs.-A party consisting Of
man, wife and eleven children, says the
DAYTON Journal of the 10th inst, passed
along Third street yesterday, on their
way west. 1t was novel group. Two
of the boys were harnessed to wheel
barrows, one Of which was filled with
camp equipage, and the other contained
implements for grinding scissors. They
led the van. Then followed an old horse
loaded down with bedding, &c., led by a
small boy; then the wife and daugh-
ter, one carrying baby and the other
small dog, and the husband walking
stick. In the rear were children Of all
sizes, one carrying coffee-pot,> another
kettle filled with potatoes. and the least
Of all were "paddling their own canoe"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

The man who would systematically
and wilfully set himself about cheating
a Printer, would commit highway robbe-
ry upon crying baby. and rob it of its
gingerbread---taket the last bit of hoe-cake
from starving negro--rob the Church
Of counterfeit pennies-lick the butter
off blind negro's ''fitter'-pawn the
false whiskers Of dandy for drink Of
liquor toad for its hide,-and
take the clothes off a scare crow, to make
a respectable appearance in society!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
Things that 1 Like to See.

] like to see young women peep thro'
the windows or the cracks of half open-
ed doors to catch glipse Of the young
men, and when they come in their pres
ence appear over modest--it is so ad-
mirable.
like to see plenty Of churches, yet
having no ministers to preach in them
it looks so much like wise disposition Of
charity's funds.
| like to see parcel of young men
stand before church door, at the close
of service, and stare every female in the
face as she passes Quit looks so much
like good breeding.
like to see woman out in the morn
ing scraping up chips to build fire,
while her husband lies in bed--it shows
she thinks more of him than he does Of
her.
| like to see merchant and mechanic
keep their shop door and windows clos
ed until the sun is an hour hight
shows they are Independent, and ask no
favors of their customers.
like to see young ladies walking the
streets on Sundays in their silks, with
holes in their stockings-it shows they
are more attentive to things above than
below.
like to see men crowding around the
grocery on Monday morning before SUM-
rise--it shows their, anxiety to get at
their weeks employment in good sea-
son.
like to see women send tleii butter
10 market in dirty cloth-it shows econ
omy, as it saves washing Piandea!er.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

u The principal Jewish houses in
Bavaria, are aboni to emigrate and with.
draw from the kingdom, civil and reli.
gious liberty being denied them. A
large depression Of the.governmen. funds
has ensuod from the abstraction Of their
capital.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
MASONIC.

n THE stated communication of Or
. TuMwA LoDGE No. l6, will be held
~ at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 18th ny of July, at 6 o'clock P. M
= punctuSl attendance of all the members
y requested. Brethren of good standing in
I'll regular Lodges are respectfully invited
70 attend. Bella WHITE, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
MASONIC.

RHE STATED communication of Oh
ID i've Branch Lodge, u. D., viii be
held at the Masonic Hall, in Agency Cit
on Monday the 22d day of July, at
o'clock p. M. A punctual attendance
NJ all the members is requested. Breih-
pm Of good standing in all regular Lod-
0es are respectfully invited to attend.
JAMES WEIR, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
: From Washington.
WASHINGTON, June 2Sth.
THE CONTESTED SEAT.

IhE OWNAkSS ELL SEAT
The House resumed the consideration
of the report of the committee on the To-
wa contested election.
Mr.. Disney argued in favor of the sit
ting member.
Mr.. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, fol-
lowed on the same side.
Mr.. Toombs spoke in favor of the
contestant.
Mr.. Vandyke commenced his speech,
and alluded to Thompson, when he was
called to order by Mr.. Carter, saying he
had called the member thief.
The Speaker said he did not under
stand the gentleman.
Mr.. Vandyke said it was understood
that Thompson took away the poll book,
and this he regarded as larceny. He
then argued in favor OF the contestant.
MIR. Strong was permitted to make the
closing speech.
The report of the majority of the
Committee concluded with the resolution,
that VIM. Thompson is entitled to the
seat which he now holds.
Mr.. Vandyke moved to amend, by
counting certain votes and rejecting 9TH
ers. and declaring that Daniel F. Miller
is entitled to the seat.
The vote was then taken--yeas 95,
nays 95-the Speaker voting in the neg
alive. This made tie, and the ques-
tion was lost. This is strict party
vote, with the exception of Durkee,
Preston King and Holmes, who voted for
the amendment. Before the result was
announced there was much excitement.
Mr.. Thompson moved that the House
adjourn till Monday. The question
was not disposed of, when the House
adjourned.
WAsHIN cToN, June 30.
The Speaker announced the first bus
mess in order to be the resolution of the
Committee on elections, that Mr.. Thomp-
son (DemocraD is entitled to the seat he
now holds as Representative from the
First Congressional District of Iowa.
Mr.. McClcrnand moved to lay the
whole subject on the table.
Mr.. Harris. of Illinois, inquired wheth-
er it was in order to move a call of the
House.
The Speaker replied in the negative.
Mr.. Harris moved that the House adj
journ, and demanded the yeas and nays.
The motion was disagreed to-only
one vote in the affirmative.
The question was then taken on Mr..
Met Clernand's motion and decided in the
negative.
Mr.. Mcdonald moved the postpone
ment of the subject until Monday at IL
o'clock.
Mr.. Crowell. No stree!
The Speaker said that the motion of
postponement was not in order.
The question was then taken on the
resolution that Thompson was entitled TO
his seat, and decided in the negative
yeas 81, nays l02.
During much confusion, Mr.. Nc
Gaughey rose to offer resolution, and
was proceeding 10 make some remarks,
when there were heard cries to send the
resolution to the clerk 10 read. II was
read to the effect tha, there was now a
vacancy in the House Of Representatives
from the First Congressional District of
Iowa, and that the Governor of that
State be acquainted with the fact. A
debate ensued, Messrs. Burt, Morse and
others taking part.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

n Don't trust man you know to
have wronged your friend. He who
will rob one wants but an opportunity to
take similar advantage.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

n According to Fontenells, . bean.
tiful woman is the hell Of the soul, tho
purgatory Of the purse, and the paradise
of the eyes,"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

The following is list of Senators
whose terms expire on the 4th of March,
1851, and whose places will be supplied
by Legislatures already chosen or to be
elected this fall:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

j. ID. Devin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

OTTUMWA, IOWA
WILL practice in the Courts of Wappello
and other counties of the Third Judicial Dis
trict, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt
attention given to the collection of claims in
the river counties, and the sale of land war
rants. Aug. 3, '48.--ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

What looks most like cat in q hole!
! A hole with cat init, to be sure.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
Ottumwa, Iowa.
ID. #. Gaylord
A u G ITO N E E II ,

oTTUMwA, IOWA.
M ILL attend to tonaaking sale of personal
NV property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be fo.sd in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

TTOR NEY 1T L.AW,
OTTUMwA, IOWA,
NTILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd
w and 5th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court Of the State.
0ttumwa, June 9Th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

PHoNoGRAPHY.-A lazy boy out in In
diana spells Andrew Jackson thus:--&ru
Jaxn. W
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

Why is restless man in bed like q
lawyerl Because he lies on all sides.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
MEDICAL NOTICE.

hk. J. c. CAMPBELL, tenders his SER
~ vices in all the various branches of
bus profession to the citiezns Of Agency
City, and surrounding country.
May 3lst, 1850. Il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
w. A. Thompson

w. A. Thompson,
Attoney and Counsellor at La,c, and
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
0ttumwa, Iowa.
NYOULD respectfully inform the cit
w zens of Wapello and the surround
ing counties that he will punctualy attend
to all professional business intrusted to his
care. Ottumwa, Dec. l4th, l649.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
riendship Division No. SO s. I

Nv IFS Saturday evenings, up stairs in
AA The Court House. Brethren from a
distance are invited to attend. A pune
tpai attendance of the members is request
cd. BY order Of the Division.
G. G. WARDEN, r. s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

For one square (12 lines)l insertion sl 90
Each additional insertion, so
A handsome discount will be made on
these rates to yearly advertisers.
Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, will be inserted
for $5 per year.
OF Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWN LEGrTrMATE BUsl-
NESS. All advertisements handed in and
no time agreed upon for publication, will
be published till ordered out and charged for
accordingly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
MEDICAL NOTICE.

MEUICAL WUTICE.
THE UNDERSIGNED would respect
= fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum-
wand surrounding country, that they have
sS6ociated themselves together in the prac-
tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa,
where they wi attend all calls in the line
q their profession. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges in all cases.
v. w. COFFIN.
& A. ID. WOOD, M. d.
Ottumwa. Nov. 18th I849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

. USTARD Seed, Red Pepper, Bees
. wax. and Sage taken in exchange
~ goods by
GALiNGER.A d SNODGRASS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12

III Just Deceived
a ND for sale. large lot Of James Medi.
~ sines, BY GALlNGER & SNoDGR RAss.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
EDWARD MEAD.

MnE4S@ IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE
&NN.ANa and Retail Dealer in Watches,
<SsSESS$Jewelry, Cutlery, Guns, Pistols
and Fancy Goods, No. So north Fourth street, first
block north of Planters House, east side, is now
IN receipt Of very large and well selected assort-
ment for the Spring trade. Importing largely and
for cash only, am enabled to offer great bargains
to the trade 10 retail and wouldnvte
particular attention to my very large assortment Of
Gold Lever and Duplex Watches
in single and hunting cases, some very superior,
made expressly to my order; Gold anchor and CYL
Under watches, very low; Silver levers in extra hea
Wy hunting cases. got up expressly for California
trade; Silver lever lapine aud plain watches; Jew
elry of all kinds. consisting in part OF breast pins,
rings, bracelets, eye glasses, pencils, miniature
lockets thimbes, spectacles, gold guards vest and
fob chains.
Surer Spoons. Forks Ladies, Rings, ETC.,
Of my own manufacture, and warranted equal to
dollars; silver plated and Britannia Of all kinds;
ivory table knives and forks; pocket knives;
razo:s and storps; hair CLOTH tooth and nail
brushes; double and single barrel shot guns OF Da
mascus, wire and plain twist.
have also made extensive arrangements with
Eastern manufacturers. and am now fully supplied
with very large assortment of
CALIFORNIA ARMS,
consisting in part of the best quality Of American
rifles. from 80 to 60 bore; also Colps and Aliens
celebrated revolving pistols; cast steel rifle, belt
and pocket pistols water proof percussion caps;
powder TASKS and horns; shot bags; pistol belts;
eye protectors; goggles; pocket compasses; spy
glasses; pocket ink stands: scales and weights.
st Louis, Feb. %, ls5O-2m Z. NJ.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
FRUIT TREES.

etsS THE undersigned have now on their prem
- Uses, two and half miles west Of Burling-
NJes> ton, on the Agency Road, 10000 APPLE
TREES, suitable for the orchard.
The varieties are those most approved; none but
the best cultivated at nurseries. Our trees
are healthy and in fine order.
Prices follows: 100 trees or less to one order,
at the rate Of sie 200 trees to order, sl per
hundred; 800 and upwards, $40 per hundred, at the
nurseries.
Also, fine lot of PLUM TREES, of some is va
reties, highly approved. A few CHERRY TREES,
morello stocks; to which may be added. Peach
4 Perslmmon trees mot forgetting Pear and Ounces.
We expect to continue permanently in the bust
ness. and will add from year to year to our stock
and choice varieties, not to be outdone by
any cultivator Of good Fruit in the West.
ABNER LEONARD,
DAVID LEONARD,
Feb. I, '50-cm ISAAC LEONARD.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
DIR MYERS

Sa,sapariRG. Wild Caerry aud Ddndeioa Compound.
Have you noticed, we know you have) the ex-
citement created by the recent introduction to our
midst of DIR Myers inv aluable SarsapariIa Wild
Cherry and DandelionP'' The proprie,ors say truly
that it differs in composition from common sspuri-
flying medicnesa and to our senses it is at least
three times strong as the strongest of them
We are hearing constantly of most remarkable
cures performed by it all over the State, and those
some of them of diseases for which you might
well take soapsnds as simple Sarsararilas. Liver
complaints the most obstinate, Diseases ofthe Uri-
nary Organs, Coughs. sc. &C., in fact almost any
complaint that medicine can cure, quelied by
the magic like virtues of this skilgu combination.
We have taken two or three bottles and speak
from experience. Never felt better in our lives,
and that, through all this sickly season when nine
men out of ten sick and the tenth man .sailing'
Would you be well go and do likewise get bottle
and try it. Sold BY 5. L. Burnap Burlington, feb as
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
Valuable Farm for Sale.

Five miles from Burne north ofthe Mt Pleasant road
sess THE Executors of the last will and tesla
~&lF ment of John Sormer, decd, offer for sale
~4, 251 acres of valuable farming land; about 60
acres under Improvement. good house. out. build
ings, good well, bearing orchard, ETC., etc. About
one-hslf tinbered land, situated so as to make two
good farms, and be divided to suit purchasers.
liberal credit will be given for oneha!f of the pur
chase money. Purchasers would do well to exam
inc the premises before making purchase else
where. For further information apply to either of
the undersigned near the premises, or to the Pro.
bate Judge of Dcsmoines county, Iowa.
JOHN SToRMER,
Flin.River towns.p. Feb. IS 1850 JAMES A. oGLE,
EXcc,rs of last will of John Stormer, decd.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
APPLE TREES.

hAss THE subscriber residing at Hickory Point,
AfHs twenty miles north of Burlington, five miles
A> north of Yellow Spring village, and nine miles
south Of Wapello, and near the road leading from
thence to Burlington; will have for sale the ensu-
ing spring eight thousand trees of the most ap-
proved sorts, embracing about eighty varieties.
which he will sell at the following prices, viz:
~ cents each, for 100 or less; $ll per per humid
red for 200; $40 per per hundred for 400 or over,
delivered at the nursery. The trees are of two
years growth healthy and vigorous, from to feet
high and mostly propagated from hearing trees.
January -, 1850 3ms ROBERT McCLURE
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
OilPpnxWare.

QueenSWare.
~ sets white, blue and assorted granite plates;
LOU 800 sets assorted common teas;
600 sets of plain and blue edged common plates;
$50 sets assorted granite teas;
100 doz. assorted common and granite bowls; to-
gether with splendid assortment OF tea ware, etc.
etc, etc, Just received and for sale by
oct Is, 1S49 w COOLBAUGh W
nURE LIQUORS: one cask A Signett Il Co.'s
brandy: cask genuine Otard pale brandy;
casks Attn proof Cogniac 90
cask pure port wine; bbls American brandy;
do Holland Gin; for sale by
oct $3.50 WI CooLBAUeIs Co
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
ID. MORTIMOR ELS

ID. MURTIMUKES
Rheumatic Compound and Blood Purifier:
vT,Hts article so celebrated in Saint Louis for the
L certain cure of rheumatism, in all its different
stages, is offered as the only remedy for this
most nainful Of al, diseases. The proprietor cured
himself IN ten days after all his physicians had CIV.
him UP, by means Of this medicine, the result q
long study and experiment. Mr. J. w. Christy,
gentleman well known to many Of our citizens, was
also entirely cured, after being disqualihed TOT ou
siness for four years, and ]. W. southack, mef-
chant Of St LOUIS well known to the business COM
munity, was cured By means of this remedy when
all others had failed The certificates Of both these
gentlemen are attached to the pamphlets around each
bott e. and can be seen by calling on the Agent
To all suffering with the Rheumatism, this medi-
cine is offered as remedy which cannot fail. For
sale BY IF. TALLANT, Agent,
NAV IT, 1s4o-lv Jefferson street.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

Vestings, Bonnet Velvets, etc.
. Ps. rich winter cashmereS valencia vestings,
ebA including plain, motte ground and changeable,
with spot and sprg; 20 pieces black and fancy cofs
satns and serges; also, pieces blue black, green,
blue and brown bonnet velvets with good supply
of bonnet cap and lutte string ribbons, ETC., for sale
oct IS, ,49. by PARSONS, Corr PARSONS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
COMPREHENSIVE.

THE undersigned have entered into Co partner
L ship,bearng date January 1860, under the firm
of M. B. COX Il CO., for the sale at wholesale of
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, PALM
HATS, BoNNETS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, UMBRELLAS, PAR
ASOLS, LEATHER, SHOE FINDINGS, TRIM
MlNGS, ETC, ETC.
We have No. 81 Main street, Fallon's
block, and are now receiving general assortment
of the above articles. and many others not enumer-
ated, to an examination of which we respectfully
invite the country trade at unusually low prices.
Until the completion Of our store on Main ST., we
have rented the upper rooms Of NJ. $780, Second ST.,
lately occupied by Messrs Woods, Christy Il Co.,
over the store of WIS. Gilman. NJ. B. cox.
VIM M. SIMPSON,
st Louis, Feb. 81, lS50-1y GEO. BURNETT