davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
WHOLE NO. lO4.
A Witty Take-Of.


The Bunkum Flag Staff publishes the
following squib:
BY TELEGRAPH.
Female Observation-Disclosures Goy-
ernment declaredU
We have to lay before our readers the
following important despatch from our
Western agent:
SorAsHvILLE, 10 p. M.
An immense meeting of women has
just come off at Caudle Hall, Squash.
vile.
The meeting was called to order by
Fabitha Henpeck, aud addressed by
Priscilla Pugnose,
We have been able to obtain but an
imperfect account OF their very extraor-
binary proceedings, but furnish you with
the preamble and resolutions adopted
will send speeches if we can obtain
them.
Whereas, The burden of inferiority
having been so long borne by US, the SUI
perior sex zoe the women of Squashville
in solemn conclave assembled-here-
by announce TO The world in general. and
TO the town OF Squashville in particular,
that we pledge our lives our fortunes,
and our sacred honor, to carry out, to
the very letter. the following resolutions:
lst. That we hencetorth and forever
refuse to wash dishes.
2d. That we hereby soemnly an
nounce our intention of voting at the
next general election, and, in future, at
all local elections in SquashviIle.
3d. That every lady who chooses
shall, in future, wear breeches.
4th That all ladies unprovided with
husbands, shall be at liberty to seize up
on any uncaptured man in town.
9th "That posterity having done
nothing for MS, we intend, in future, to
do nothing for posterity.
9th. That committee of ways and
means be appointed to ascertain if the
more serious burthen of the marriage
state may not be entailed upon the men,
i, being beyond the power OF our con-
ception to understand how women have
borne it so long.
7th. That, in future, the ladies carry
night-keys, and that no husband shall be
allowed TO go out unprotected.
The females were dressed in mobcaps
and shot guns. probably should be
short goWas.-Ed. A banner, repre-
senting a red petticoat surmounung a
pair of faded breeches, was waving over
the Chairman's head.
The men are all in arms, and
Here the acires ceased working, leaving
US in state of the most intense anxiety.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

Our STATEs.--In 1890 Virginia was
the first State in regard 10 population.-
In 1850 New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Indiana, will be ahead of her
North Carolina, from being third, is now
to tenth; and South Carolina from the
sixth, is now probably to sixteenth
Massachusetts has increased in popula.
ton within ten years about 24O.0O0--
or equal TO the total white population OF
South Carolina.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

TABLES TuRNED.-A tavern keeper
in Allegheny, Pa. got several young
men arrested and taken before the Mayor
foi rioting in his house. 1t seems he
had sold them liquor on the Sunday pre-
vious, from which they become intoxi
Gated and broke articles to the value o.
twelve shillings. His Honor fined them
that sum, and then fined the landlord
double the amount, for selling them tht
liquor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
MASONIC.

THE STATED communication of Olive
u Branch Lodge, No. ~, will be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the l4th day of October, at 6 o'clock
p. M. A punctual attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
ly invited to attend.
VIM. r. M. GRIGGS, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

THE PRrss.-Cardinal Woolsey, who
held Europe 10 awe three and half cen.
turies ago, watched the Introduction oI
the press, and declared-"We must des.
troy the press, or the press will destroy
u.s." Woolsey was a prophet, tor i
has proved true that tyranny and the
liberty OF the press cannot exist togeih'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

The VERY LAsr.--"Why is my a
prom like something unpleasant to eat!"
asked Ellen Of her cousin Fanny
'.Havn't thesremotest idea. because Il
goes against ma stomach" said Ellen.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
TIN SHOP.

GTILL- on hand, eight differentssizes, and
y patterns of cooking stoves; also parlor,
box 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. Z. WASHBURN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

PRINcELY FoRBEARANcE.--King Hen
ry the Second never imposed any tax
or tribute on any Of his subjects, thro' :
out the whole of his reign. and yet when
he died, he left nine hundred thousand
pounds in his treasury.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
MEDICAL NOTICE,


PHI ~ SICIAN g. S URG EON,
ID ESPECTFULLY tenders his profes-
III sional services to the citizens of Dab
lonega and vicinity. Office at his residence
in Dahlonega, Wapello county, Iowa
Where he may at all times be found except
when absent on professional business.
Dahlonega, Aug. End, 1850. If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

n Counterfeit gold coin of various
denominations is abundant. There are
also several new counterfeit bank notes.
Amongst the rest $lO, on the State
Bank Of Ohio that beats the genuine
ieefie.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
bertrand Jones.

n TTOR NEY II Lar,
oTTUMwA, IOWA,
w ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd
w and 9th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State.
Ottumwa, June Sth, tS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nR. &c. CAMPBELL. tenders his ser
IL vices in all the various branches of
his profession to the citizens of Agency
City, and surrounding country.
May 3lst, 1850. tt.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
RORERT /. THOM AZ. M. d.

OFFERS his professional services to the
~ citizens OF Ottumwa, and vicinity.
Office at the Drug Store; formerly occu-
pied by VIM. S. Carter * Co., where he will
attend to all professional calls with which
he may be favored.
0ttumwa, Iowa, June Goth 1850, If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
ID. #. Gaylord
A u G ITO N E E r,
oTTIyMwA. IOWA.

- 0TTUMWA, IOWA.
w ILL attend to making sale of personal
Wv property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time. for reasonable compensation.
He nay be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
MASONIC.

a THE stated communication Of Or
NY TUMwA LonGE No. l6, will be held
~N at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 18th day of Oct. at 6 o'clock p. M.
A punctual attendance Of all the members
is requested. Brethren 81 good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. A. ID. WOOD, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

|, is said that Mr.. McCURDY, OF Con-
necticut, has received the nomination Of
Charge TO Austria, rendered vacant by
the rejection OF Col. WEBs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

II was the saying of great divine,
based on long observation. that he had
found more good in bad people, and more
bad in good people, than ever he expect
ed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
j. Id. Bevin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
oTTuMWA, IOWA

oTTUMwA, IOWA
WILL practice in the Courts of Wappello
and other counties of the Third Judicial Dis
the river counties, and the sale of land war
rants. Aug. s, '4S.--ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

A negro barber in st. Louis, who was
indicted for ensicing away slaves. has
been found guilty and sentenced to the
penitentiary for zen years.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

ARrEsIAN WELLs.-There is a mill
a, Millwood, Ala, operated by water
deriven from six wells, which range in
depth from 200 to 600 feet They
J isld 1000 gallon per minute.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
RATES OF ADvERTIsING.

For one square (12 lines) insertion sI 90
Each additional insertions - 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 50 per year.
GT Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their own LEGITl ATE Busr-
NESS. All advertisements handad 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, 1850-10-11
Friendship Division No. SO s. T.

M EETS Saturday evenings, up stairs in
lyl the Court House. Brethren from a
distance are invited to attend. A pune
tial attendance of the members is request
sd. BY order of the Division.
HI. p. GRAVES, r. s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

attorney and Counsellor at Lay, and
SOLICITOR In CHANCERY, y
OttumWa, Iowa.
!" OULD respectfully inform the cit
w zens Of Wapello and the surround
ing counties that he viii punctualy attend
tosll professional business intrusted to his
care. Ottumwa, Dec. l4th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
James Baker.
ATTORNEY 1T Lar,
flffnmwa. InMa

Office in the South Room Of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Public,
and as such, will take the Acknowledgement
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga-
ges, &c. December 7th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

No denomination of money smaller
than one dollar is used in California.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
R. q. POsey,

ATTORNEY AT LAW s. SOLICITOR IN cHAEcERY,
Cttumwa, Iowa.
M ILL attend punctually and faithfully
w to all professional business intrust-
ed to his care in this and the adjoining
counties. april 26th, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11
Il. N. EIisberry,
attorney and Counsellor at Lar, ana
SOLICITOR IN CI7.7NCERY,
OTTUJTs WA. EOHEA.

NY I'LL practice in the several Courts OF
w Wapello and surrounding counties.
Ali business entrusted to bis care will re-
ceive prompt and faithful attention. Col
der Odd Fellows Hall.
april 10, lS50.-y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-11

pAa
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09

silent. 1t was not long before they knew all
and were weeping for joy at the grateful in
telligence. Morning dawned fair and beau
tifuI, and ere the sun reached his meridian
height, the lone widow of the Indian chief
tain and her lovely girl had pressed to their
throbbing oosoms the forms OF those about
whom they had dreamed and communed with
painful interest through long years Of lonli-
ness and suspense. 1t was a happy group
that assembled that day beneath the low log
cabin in that deep wilderness and the very
birds that fingered amid the thick leaves of
the blossoming honeysuckle seemed oppressed
with eladness, for their little throats swelled
with the wild strains that mingled with the
low voices within and when Anna and Ed
gar clapped their tiny hands and gazed with
their laughing eyes up 10 the leafy retreat,
the sweet songsters only answered their
and twitered and ,rembled upon their bloom
ing throne. Oscar and Ether, with the happy
Nora, walked down TO the rivers brink aud
unmoored the little canoe beneath the great
rock, and, as they sailed gently over the
bright waters and bent their laughing faces
to the smooth mirror, they blessed The fate
that brought them together, and looked with
kind OF fondness upon the old tree with its
dangling limb, which had been the instru-
ment of SO much fear and pleasure. And
Mrs. Dunham and her restored sister-ihey
had every thing 10 say, and their hearts min.
gled lovingly together as they told Of the
past-its Joys and its sorrows, and looked
fondly to the future with trembling, eager
hope.
ltis many years since these events occurred
and the great wilderness, with the log house
of the dark maiden and her fair mother,
have disappeared together but in the -four
ishing village which is built upon the spot,
and on the shore of the river Ohio, near
where the cabin stood, is large, beautiful
mansion. Its owner, MIR. Durham, with his
gentle wife and dark.eycd children, remem-
Der with pride his noble grandfather, over
| whose grave the grass is still fresh and green,
and the meek and loving partner, who sleeps
sweetly by his side-even the Indian chief
tain's daughter.-Nora, the graceful Fa,cn.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
Horrors of the Great Jail of
Vienna.

But let us listen for a moment TO the
voice OF more recent victim of the AUS
trian Court, the young and patriotic Count
GOnlalonieri, whose CRIME 1t was 10 be an
Italian and to love his country. In few
of the most awful lines ever penned, thus
he wrote the story of his life: 81 am all
old man now, yet by fifteen years my soul
is younger than my body! Fifteen years |
existed (for did not live, it was not life. J
During six years | had a companion; nine
years l was alone; | never could rightly
distinguish the face Of him who shared my
captivity in the eternal twilight of our cell.
The first year we talked necessarily togelh-
er; we related our past lives-our Joys
forever gone-over and over again. The
next year we communicated our ideas to
each other on all subjects.
The third year we had no idea to commu-
nicate, we were beginning TO lose the pow
er of reflection. The fourth, at intervals
of month or so, we would open our lips
to ask each other if il were indeed posi-
BILE that the world went on as gay and bust
ling as when we formed portion of man.
kind. The fifth year we were silent. The
sixth he was taken away, never knew
where, to execution or to liberty but was
glad when he was gone; even solitude was
better than the dim vision of that pale. va
cant face. After that / was alone. Only
one event broke in upon nine years vacan-
cy. One day (it must have been year
after my companion lett mel the dungeon
door was opened, and a voice-I know not
these words: "By order of
his Imperial Majesty, intimate to you that
your wife died a year ago." Then the
door was shut; heard 70 more. They had
bur flung this great agony in upon me, and
left me alone with it again."
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
Judge Lynch in Chagres.

A man named John Powers was convic.
ted at Chagres, on the 22J of March, of
stealing $1,000 in gold dust, from Mr. Bridge,
at the Irving House. Mr.. b., on his arrival
there, entrusted a package of gold dust with
Powers, for safe keeping, which Powers
subsequently secreted, and declared that it
had been stolen from him. The sentence
of the jury was as follows
"Our verdict is tha: John Powers is gull
ty of taking the package containing $1,000
in gold dust, and that he be awarded fifty
lashes per day upon the bare back, (twen-
ty-fve in the morning and twenty-five in
the evening with CATO -nine-tails,) every
other day; to be inflicted until he coDfes-
ses the theft, and produces the package Of
gold dust"
In pursuance Of the verdict, Powers was
taken into the woods to undergo fog
ging, when he confessed his guilr,-and
showed where the gold was secreted. He
was then sentenced to receive fifty lashes,
as above-twenty.f in the morning and
and twenty-five in the evening -afier which
he was set at liberty.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
Representative Government.

Dr. Cooper, Of South Carolina, was one
of the best natured old gentlemen that ev-
er lectured to the mischievous boys. On
one occasion, when he entered the lecture
room, he found the class all seated with
unwonted punctualty, and looking wond-
rous grave. Mischief, it was evident, was
the cause. and it was apparent that they
were prepared tor burst of laughter as
the old doctor wadded along up to the pro-
fessor's chair, for there sat an old he-goat,
bolt upright, lashed in the chair. But they
were disappointed Of their fun, for, instead
of getting angry and storming at them, he
mildly remarked
Aha! young gentlemen! quite republic
can, see, in your tendencies-fond Of a
representative government-elevated one Of
your own number to the chair. hey! Well
well, it is all right. dare say the pres
ent incumbent can fill it as well as any Of
you. You may listen to his lecture to-day.
Goodbye. Don't feel sheepish about il.
And away he went, without leaving a
single smile behind him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
Story Of an Albatros.

The following most extraordinary circum-
stance is furnished in a letter from an officer
OF the SD regiment, now il India, to a friend
in MontreaI:-Whlst the division Of the SOD
regiment, to which the writer belonged was
on its way to India, being at the time short
distance eastward of the Cape, one of the men
was severely fiogged for some slight offence.
Maddened at the punishment the poor fellow
was no sooner released, than, in sight Of all
his comrades and the ships crew, be sprang
overheard. There was high sea running al
the same time, and, as the man swept on
astern. all hope of saving him seeme1<6 van-
lsh. Relief, however, came from a quarter
where no one ever dreamed of looking before
Daring the delay incident on lowering a
boat, and whilst the crowd on deck were
watching the form of the soldier struggling
with the boiling waves, and growing every
moment less distinct, large albatros, such
as are always found in these lattudes com.
ing like magic, with an almost imperceptibe
motion, approached and made a swoop at
the man, who. in the agonies Of the death
struggle, seized il and held it firmly in his
grasp, and kept afoat until assistance was
rendered from the vessel Incredible as this
story seems, the name and position of the
writer of the letter, who was an eyewitness
OF the scene, place its authenticity beyond a
doubt. But for the assistance thus afforded.
the writer adds, no power on earth could
have saved the soldier, as, in consequence of
the tremendous sea running, long time
elapsed before the boat could be manned and
got down-all this time the man clinging to
the bird, whose 1utterings and struggles to
escape bore him up. Who, after this, should
despair? A raging sea-a drowning man,
an albatros. what eve could see safety under
such circumstances or who will dare to call
this chance? Is it not rather lesson to
stimulate Faith and Hope, and teachus never
to despair, since, in the darkest moment,
when the waves dash, and the winds roar
and gulf seems closing over our heads
there nuu be an olbotros near.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
A Turkish Story.

The Oriental correspondent Of the Knick-
erbocker, gives the following Turkish story !:
Once rich man, while seated ct dinner
with his wife, during the blessed month of
Ramadan, heard beggar knock at his door
and ask for bread. Arising in anger, be,
with terms of harshness and severity, drove
the poor man away. Not long after this, the
rich man became greatly reduced in circum-
stances, and being unable to support his wife,
divorced her, and in extreme poverty begged
his bread from door TO door. The innocent
wife married again and it SO happened,
when seated at the evening meal, OF ytdr,
with her second husband, heggar knocked
a: the door and asked for food. Her hus-
band, handing her some bread and meat, babe
her carry it to the poor man, which she has
tened to do. aaas 1sr
Now what was the supr:se Of the woman,
on opening the door, to perceive under the
habiliments oil the beggar. her first husband
Overcome with emotion, she without making
herself known to him, handed him the food,
and then closing the door and returning to
her husband, burst into tears. Greatly sur
prised at the sudden change In her appear
ance, her husband urged her to tell hlm the
csuse Of her Rrief which she did. greatly 10
his snnrise. but Judge Of her own astonisll-
mani when her husband told her that he
himself had been the beggaf 10 whom her
husband had 80 rudely rcfused his charity
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
weight and Value ofEggs.

1t is most extraordinary, that the varieties
in weigh, and value of eggs as an article of
merchandise, should have been so universally
overlooked. So far as known. it has always
been the custom everywhere to sell eggs by
number, without respect to size, weight, or
peculiar quality. Yet no absurdity can be
greater. Ii has been ascerlained, by careful
experiments recently made by the author,
that the fair average weight for dozen of
eggs is % 10 or. Recently, on application
to provision dealer, he made answer TO the
inquiry addressed 10 him, that he made no
difference in the price of his eggs. On ex-
animation of his stock, it appeared that the
largest eggs weighed "a OF. per dozen, and
the smallest only IA 1-2 OF. 10 the one case.
fraction over eleven eggs would equal the
average weight Of dozen, and in the other.
it would require over IS eggs to reach the
proper weight. II appeared. to cur mutual
astonishment, that the difference in weight
between the two kinds was about one half,
while the price was the same.-Dr. Ben
,leff
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09

RIGHT SENTIMENTAL large and en,husi-
astic meeting of men of all political parties
was held at Boonville, Mo-, on the 9Th inst,
to take counsel as to the present political
state Of affairs. The character of the meet
ing may be guessed from the following,
which we take from series of resolutions
adopted
~Resolved, That we have an abiding conf
dence in the capacity Of the people for self.
government, and that if congress shall abuse
its constitutional power, 10 any manner not
cognizable before the supreme court the peo-
pie are competent 10 apply the corrective at
the polls.
Resolved, lastly, that we are uncomprom-
isingly opposed to notification, secession,
disunion, and the Nashville convention.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09

A very respectable individual was OBJ
served u day or two ago on the Government
Commons, scattering souewigns about, and
mmiiesting other SYMPTOMS sofinsanity.-Tor-
onto Patriot.
A very large number of respectable indi-
viduals on the continent of Europe have been
observed, scattering soyereigns about with
in the last year or two. We haven't heard
Of their having been committed as insane:--
we doubt, indeed, if there are asylums enough
in Eurore to hold all who have had a share
in these suspicious proceedings.-.M y.
Courier & Enquirer.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09

Drpr'r Know now HE CANE THKRE.-Mn
Murdoch the actor, was 10 have played Orhello
Al, Chicago, on the 18th, but did not make his
appearance at the hour. Search was made
for Rim al the evening and the next day. but
he was not foaHd tillthe next day after, when
lstaer gas received from him, dated q q
placs sixteen smiles %, saying that he was
totally UNCONSCIOUS a. 10 the manner in which
he had lefk Chicago. ''s''@ s''s.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
A bill has been introduced into the Mass,

A bill has been introduced into the Massa-
ehusetts Legislature, providing that sentences
for capital offences shall not be carried into
effect until one year from the time Of convic-
tion. Another bill has been presented abol-
ishing the death penalty entirely. Both Of
these bills contain special clauses extending
their provisions to those now under sentence,
viz: Prof. Webster and Pearson; the period
for the execution Of the latter being already
fixed ON the 26,h July.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-09
Spring Thoughts.

The Spring. the Spring. the joyous Spring
Myriads of beauties does it bring
Things gladdening to heart and eye,
Above US and around us lie.
The tinted cloud, the gentle shower,
The leafy bud, the springing flower,
The birds with notes SO sweet and glad,
The little streams in sunshine clad.
They all come forth as from the dead,
As soon as Winters ice has fed;
Filling the world with music sweet,
As all their sounds together meet. 81
Like childhood is the sunny Spring.
As new, as fresh, as sweet a thing:
With buds Of hope and destiny,
Some are to blossom, some to die.