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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17
Furs /! Furs ! /!
DRY LUMBER |.
JACOB BURKEL & CO.,
Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers,

Corner Of Chillicothe and Fifth.sts.,
PORTSMOUTH, ONO,
Manufacture and keep constantly on hand
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Carts and Plows,
OF as good workmanship, and at as low prices
as the same article can be bought for any place
in the west. The public are respectfully invi.
ted to call and examine their stock Of carriages
May l3, l950.-Iy
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17
Land Office Agency.

DERS0NS wishing to enter land at .hp
L Land Office in Cbillicothe, o., can have
pattended to, and save both time and money
calling on, DUGAN. HERED. & co.
Formers and Mechanics Exchange.
Portsmouth, Nov. 81. 'a9-34tf. s
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17
Portsmouth

ThlNT GLASS WORKS.
NHE undersigned are now prepared to FL
L orders for all kinds Of Flint Glass
Ware, which they will sell at Pittsburgh ypri-
ces, and warrant equal to any in market.
Merchants will find il TO their advantage to
call before making their purchases elsewhere
McAFEE & BROTHERS,
Portsmouth, Sept 30, l85O-26yl/
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

70 swell" said Mrs. Par.inglon. as
she leaned forward with her hands rest
ing on the window ledge, and peered gu,
into the street through chink in the
blind. !, wasn't q deep well, expressive
of content or satisfaction, but it was an
ejeculaiory well, that found expression
aisonie object which she had witnessed
in the street. .Well. said she, II hope
that man is married, declare do; be-
cause if he isn't I'm sure he never will
be, for dreadfuller looking creatur
never did see, with them nus,ychokes
on his mocth-nobody woulen't have
him. I've heerd 'e,n say that heavens
best gift 10 man was woman; should
say that the next was razor, to such a
man as that. Folks didn't take pride
in looking bad ia old times..''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
DRUGS. NEDIgIlIS lEl 10DES

Ay1NG purchased, Of A. B. Galinger,
IL tile entire stock of Drugs, Medicines,
Books. &c, recently belonging to the late
firm of Galinger & Snodgrass, am prepa-
redsantl determined to sell anything in nv
line on as reasonable terms, as they can be
purchased in The Des MONIES Valley.
The Physicians of this and the adjoining
counties are particularly invited to call and
examine my stock. as am determined to
sell on such terms as will make it greatly
to their interest to buy Of me. AS 1 have
secured the services of an experienced drug
gist, am prepared to fill orders from Ply
sIcians, or prescriptions, al the-shortest no
tlce, and in q manner that cannot fail to
aiyc Satisfaction.
! wall keep OH hand well selected stock
of Drugs and Medicines. The old custo-
mers OF Messrs. finger s Snodgrass, are
invited to trade withne hope by strict
attention to business, and giving good bar
gafis, to not only retain them, but TO Sc
cure host of new ones.
Orders or calls promptly attended to at
all hours OF the day or night Orders Of
Physicians from "a distance put up with
great care. Stand at the Store Room re-
Gently occupied BIZ Galmg4r & Snodgrass.
JOHN PUMRuN.
0ttumwa, Aug. lst, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

The tomb Of Moses is unknown; but
the traveller shakes his thirst at the well
Of Jacob The gorgeous palace Of the
wisesi and the weaIthicst Of monarcIs,
with the cedar, and gold. and ivory, and
even that great temple Of Jerusalem, hal
lowed by the visible glory Of the Deity
himself, are gone; but Solomon's reser-
voirs are as perfect as ever. OF the an
cient architecture of The Holy City, not
one stone is left upon another. but the
pool Of Beihsaida commands the pill
grim's reverence al the present day
The columns Of Persepolis are moulder-
ing into dust, but It's cisterns and aqrc-
ducts remain TO challenge our admra-
ton. The golden house Of Nero is a
mass OF ruins; but Aqua Claudia still
pours into Rome its Iirrpid stream
The temple Of the sun at I'admor, in
The wilderness, has fallen; hut lis fonn-
tain sparkles as freshly in his rays, as
when thousands Of worshippers lhrong-
ed IFS lofty colonnades. Il may be that
London will share the fate Of Babylon,
and nothing be left 10 mark its site. save
mounds Of crumbling brick-work. The
Thames will continue 10 flow as il does
now. And if any work Of .ar should
still rise. over the deep ocean OF time, we
may well believe that il will be neither
a palace nor a temple, but some vast
aqnednct or reservoir; antisif any name
should still flash through the mist of an
iiquity, il will probably be ,ha, of the
man who in his Gay sought the happi-
ness Of his fellow men, rather than their
glory, and linked bis memory to some
great work OF national utility and beney-
olence. This is the true glory which
ontliyes all others, and will shine with
undymg luslre from generation 10 gener-
alton; inipariing to works something Of
its own immortality, and in some degree
rescuing them from the ruin which over
takes the ordinary monuments Of his,or-
ical tradition or mere magnifccnce.-
Edingb,trg ReDiew.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

N e w G o 0 d s !.
SETH RICHARDS

HAVING just returned from Boston and
IL New York, after purchasing the larg-
est stock ever brought to the Des Monies
River, is now prepared not only to accom-
MEDIATE his host Of old customers, but a
host Of new ones, withgood on as reasona-
ble and accommodating terms as any Other
house in the valley. We extend am invita-
ton to all persons visiting Ottumwa. to call
and see US before purchasing elsewhere, and
ewe will makeit all right, z
In. Dry Goods
We have Broad cloths, cassimeres, SAITH
nets, leans, linseys, shawls mcrinoes.
aipacas. mouslin de lains, tibet cloths,
calicoes, einghsms, brown and bleached
muslins, drills. osnaburgs, checks, cotton
fanlels, tickings, striped and check shir-
tings, cloak Innings, hoods. comforts, cot
ton yarn, carpet chain, gloves, hosiery,
buck mitts and suspcnders.
Our Stock OF Boots and Shoes
Is very large, and the assortment unequaletl
in the valley every thing from the man s
boot to the infants shoe.
Groceries.
We have sugar, coffee, niolasses, tea, sales-
atus, spices, soap, candles, indigo, mad
der, alum, copperas, tobacco, tar, salt,
iron, nailsand castings.
Also:
A large assortment of Gurenswarc, hard
ware, hollowware. stoves, leather. drugs
and medicines, ellis and dye stuils.
s. RICHARDS.
0ttumwa, Nov. IS, 1880.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
An ALL-SuFHcIEsT REAsos.-At

An ALL-SuFrscIEsr RRAsos. a
recent term of The court in an eastern
county, us H--n, or "Uncle Jem-
my, as he i Familiarity called. was a
jurynlan. Several actions Of II a
clock yender, came on for trial. AIlthe
cases. good and bad alike, going against
the plaintiff; some one asked "Uncle
Jenny" how il happened, AWhy."
said he, "mosf al Of The Jury had some
Of them eiocksr Legal rctribution!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

81
10 PRErARE HuNe BEEr.--An En-
glish mode is as follows: This is pre-
served by sailing and drying, either
without Or with smoke. Hang up The
beef three or four days, ,iII it becomes
tender, but take care itdoes not begin 10
spoil; then salt il in the usual way, either
by dry sailing. or BY brine with bay
salt, brown sugar, and saI,pelre, with a
little pepper and alIspiee; afierward roll
i tight in cloth, and hang il up in a
warm, but not hot place, for fortnight
or more, till il is sufficiently hard. III
required to have l:tile OF the smoky
flavor i may be hung for sometime in
2 chimney corner, or smoked in any
other way. Il will keep long time.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
Agricultural.


There are plenty Of men in good corn
growing districts who viii affirm that no
money can be made in fatlening pork;
for, say they, I'll costs more than it
comes TO- Yet there are plenty OF
other men who follow out lagos exhor-
'atiou--"put money 10 thy purse'--by
means of swine. There must be a way
then TO success as well as failure in this
business; and we have endeavored to stu.
IJy out the difference And in the first
place we doubt whether much money
can be made, if the whole growing and
lattening Of, the beast is 10 be done BY
corn alone, and that of course fed dry
or if not, IL the labor and expense oil
grinding and cooking are to be Incurred
while labor is scarce and dear. One
mode Of making pork is to feed The ami
NAL in close pen with dry corn, during
the first winter and second summer ill
September, giving as lille as possible,
and then to undertake what is called the
fatfening, by increasing the feed. Pork
may be made in this way, bat we may
doubt much whether il viii be remuner-
ative. Another feeds almost wholly
green fooa--cloyer, peas, rye, or oats
all in the fielli--aud then feeds corn and
lis stalks while in their succulent and
saccharine condition--depending only in
a secondary degree on corn itself, and
that never dry. The advantages Of This
are that the swine is fa.ied early in the
season, when animals will put on flesh
four times as fast as in cold weather.
next they grind and cook their own food,
aud save labor, grinding, etc.; and next,
they eat great amount Of green stuff,
which is just what they want, and will
fat them faster Than all The dry corn you
can give them.
We have placed these two modes in
comparison for the sake Of ca.ling par
iicular attention TO them, and inducing a
full trial Of their respective merits
Prairie Faraaer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

ATTENTION TO YouNG Cattle. The
essential requisite to perfection in an an
imal is generous and careful feeding
from lis birth. Many farmers negIec,
their young cattle and expect 10 repair
their neglect BY over feeding when fat
tehing for market. This is a gross err
ror. The constitution Of young animals
suiler severely from hard fare, and the
farmer who neglee,s his yearlings, viii
never succeed in rearing as fine cows
and oxen, as he that from the hour Of
birth gives his stock his careful.alteution
and provides good feed in suitable quan.
titles, and comfortable shelter from the
inclemencies Of The weather. By care
III attention we done. mean unnatural
forcing, as this is frequently as preiuG.i-
cial as neglect. but kind. generous, iu-
'dicious treatment which keeps the animal
continually thriving. 10.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
MEDICAL NoTrCE,

VyHE UNDERSIGNED would respect
Il fully inform the inhabitants of 0ttum-
wand surrounding country, Cha. they have
associated themselves together in the prac-
tice of Medicine and Surgery in 0ttuinwa,
where they will attend lIcalls in the line
OF their profession. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges In all cases.
Wv. COFFIN.
A. D. WOOD, MD
OttumWa. Nov. 18th 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
sStJEIICAl.


ByJ.A. LsNNELL.
Tie Home Of our Birth! oh how dear is the
name;
And where is the bosom that feels not its
flsme2
'Tis a name ever welcome, a naue ever
dear,
To the savage, the peasant, The monarch
and seer.
oh breathe but its name, and each chord in
the heart
WilIfespond TO its music and raptures im-
part
Alb. distance enhances the beauty and
worth
OF that dear little jewel, the Home Of our
Birth
Could Prove on the verge Of the whisper
ing Nine.
Or at eve on the bank of my garden recline
Ny bosom would slow were that shrine Of
delight
But one aeeting moment revealed to my
sight;
Gould ! walk those fair fields where my
empire is shown
The lands of my fathers, my birthright, my
own.
lis the week Of the Feast--by the old fire.
side
In fancy see her loved as bride,
My name is re-echo'd inconverse and song,
A tear gems an eye, and a blessing tongue,
My spirit with them, their spirit with me,
1joinin their chorus and share in their glee;
The wine floweth freely-'tis drunk IN my
name,
| fit in their dance, and join in their
game;
Mcthinks can hear that mclodious peal
OF the old village bells DER the gay land
scape steal,
That vale have praised in the music Of
song,
tbs engraved on my heart, It's the pride Of
my tongue;
'Tis tho home OF my birth, It's The Valley
OIL Nine,
lis the home Of my fathers, the Low ed ones
and mine,
Tho raptured Irose the rich realms Of the
West,
The Home Of my Birth hath home in my
breast;
What pow'r can erase it?--long seasons
may roll, =
y But the home OF our birth is still dear to
the soul.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

a SENSIBLE REpLy.-Y Yesterday even
ing, during the examination Of awitness,
as 70 the locality Of The stairs ia a house,
The counsel asked him (which way Gid
the stairs runa" The witness, who 5y
The by is noted wag, replied, .thai
one way they run up stairs bnt that the
other way they ran down stairs Tie
learned counsel winked both eyes, and
then took q look al the ceiling Poeifc
Star.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
Sissasaas' Theory.

A writer III the American Of yes.er.
day, makes enquiry in relation TO the
theory Of Lieut.. Simms, advanced some
twenty-five years ago, aud supposed il
possible that Sir John franklin may be
engaged ii exploring the open Polar
seas supposed 10 exis, near the North
Pole.
We have heard Mr.. Reynolds lecture
e.spea,edly on the Polar openings, and
re much gratified at the manner in
ich be treated the subject, and at the
rmation which he communicated. -
his theory, although based upon
II Lieut.. Sinms, varied from il in
an Important point. Simms not only
believed our globe 10 be hollow, bu, tina
il contained one or more globes within
itself. Reynolds omitted the globes
but argued that the earth. is hollow, and
that il is Inhabited in the interior--and
quoted log books and and other evidence
TO show that navigators had been on the
verge Of the Polar opening, without be-
ing aware o. the fact. He showed thai
the interiorof the earth might be inhab-
tied, and that observation-disclosures would have
similar alterations Of day and night as
those IN high northern latiiudes.
d. That the North Pole is surrounded BY
an open sea, we think is indisputably
proved, BY the log books Of whalers who
have sailed % lin highest northern lati-
tudes ever reached. Tbcy state tina,
they found an open sea after they had
passe'lsthc frozen region; and that ilie
weather became 50 much milder as they
approached The pole, as to render change
Of clothing necessary. We have vol
nme containing various facts on this sub
jject, collected BY ! gentleman Of Eng
land some years ago. with a view 81
showing lllg praclicability Of discovering
northwest passage.
II we recollect Alright the instructions
given @ Sir John Franklin, he was d.
fscied, II case Of encountering certain
obstacles, g steer q direct north course;
but whether he reached The open sea,
and Is vet cruising near The Pole f,as
entered into The interior of the earth
through "Simms Hole --or has been,
cebonnd for years, is still 4 mystery,
probably never 70 Be solved. BALI
more Clipper.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
y. ID. Devin,
a II TO RNEY AT LA w :,

"lLL practice in the Courts Of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court
Having the appointment Of No, AIRY PUP
LIc, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds Of Trust, &c,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAN-
cling, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATOR
OF WARRANTS q PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. july 18th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

LioN CATcHIse IN SoUTH AFRICA -
Mr.. I.emue, formerly residing at Motto,
and familiar with The Kal!ihari country
assured Rev. J. Freeman that the re-
markable accounts circulated OF The peo-
pie Of that part Of Africa, catching FL.
ons By The fail, were perfectly true
Lions sometimes become extremely dan
gerous. Having become accustomed TO
human flesh, they would not willingly
eat anything else. When a neighbor
hood became infested. the men would
determine on the measures to be adopted
10 rid themselves or the nuisance; then
forming themselves into band they
would proceed in search of their royal
foe, and beard the lion in his lair. STAN
ding close by one another, the lion would
make his spring on some one Of the par
ty-every man Of course. hoping he
might escape the aitack--when Instant
ly others dash forward and seize his
tail, lifting il close up to the body with
all their might, thus not only astonish-
ing the animal and absolutely taking
him off his guard. bul rendering his ef-
forts powerless for The moment; while
others closed in with their spears, and at
once stabbed the monster through and
through.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

Book FARMISa.--A farmer of my ac-
quaintance rejects all book farming, and
is not sparing in inyectiye against all
who pretend to advise By the book
By long experience and careful obserya.
tion, he has become quite successful in
the culture Of grapes and trees. Ills
fields are clean, and fair, and highly pro-
ductire. His trees vigorous, we'll adins
ted and profitable. In recent CONVEX.
sation with him he related his experience
in raising grapes and trees, entering into
The minute details, sometimes becoming
quite eloquent when describing his VIC
tories over the enemies which infesi
them. Ills knowledge" he said, "was
gained BY dint of application, by actual
experience and hard labor; il was none
of your book knowledge, written by
men who know nothing about farming. .
"Well, said |, .sif all this valuable in
formation, gained by the assidious labor
and observation OF so many years, AMI
which you have so clearly described,
were written ouI and Published, which
would you hayesa young and inexperi-
enced man do, take this as he finds ii
from your pen or go through the same
tedious princess that j have gone tfro'
with, including all IL. vexaiions and los.
sess' The question puzzled him. and
he admitted that there must be. afrer all,
much thai is valuable in books.-Proi.
RE Farmer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
miscellaneous aouerIisemenls.
PuENIx STOVE WORKS
QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

QUINCY, ILLINOIS.
yTyHE subscriberis manufacturing at these
/ works bis Prairie State CookingStoves
Of a sizes, also the Irveing Air Tight 3 ST.
yes, Premium do 3, sizes, Commercial Par
lor, do sizes, three sizes of which have
open fronts with folding doors, Phnnix and
Clinton Box Stoves Of four sizes. In all
making the best assortment OF stoves foI
dealers or merchants who may wish to pur-
chase, trimmed orswithout trimmings fol
retailing, to be found anywhere. Thse
stoves are sold by Comstock & Co., Of
Quincy, at my Foundry price, ami BY Com
stock & Brothers, of keokuk, for the same
price save the addition of freight.
June 6, lS5l.y A. COMST0Ck. g
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
l)bnsieians & Campers.
G. M'cLNTic. john &. JOHNSON
HscCIilltic & johnson .

PHYSICIANS < SURGEONS,
]" GUILD respectfully inform the citi.
w zcns of Wapello county that they
have associa ted themselves together in the
practice Of Medicine and Surgery, and hope
by their acquaintance with the various dis
eases incident to this country, tomerit and
receive a liberal share OF patronage. One
OF US may at all times be found at our OF
flee, in Dahlonega, unless absent OH Pro-
lessional business.
Dahlonega, May 9Th. 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
NEW GOODS NEW GOODS i!
A. Nudge 81 Co.

RE NOW receiving large and
~ seasonable stock Of all kinds oi
5taple ar0 fanrn Drn goaos. Gro
ceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots Il
Shoes, &cs, which we offer to our cuslo-
mers, and The public generally, accord
ing 20 the former usages and customs Of
the old settlers. a. nj. Il Co.
Ouupwa. Nov. ]. so. -ly.s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

90 Whata glorious world this would
be, i all its inhabitants could say with
Shakspcar's Shepherd; Sir, / am a
true laborer; ] earn that | get; get that 1
wear, owe no man hate, envy no mans
happiness; gladof other mems good
content with my farm
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

az "Al!' said old Mrs. Doosenbu-
~. Earning Is = great thing; I've ofiened
fsli the head Of il. Why, would you
believe j., I'm now sixty years old, and
only know the names Of three months
IN The year; and shems spring, fall and
autumn; larnt Tie names Of them when
1 was leeile bit Of gal.!''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
f9 Among tlle curiosities a llle Il

- Among the curiosities at the late
~. II State Fair, was quantity Of trout,
raised by Mr.. Goodhue, Of Wheadand.
He presented them as an agricultural
product, whose cultivation is no more dill
ficult and much more profitable than
wheat or fat Cattle
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

4 Look Ixro ErEasIry When Sum
a,eftield was on his deaih-bed. he ex-
elsimstl, @Oh, il might be raised again,
b9lc could 4 preach! 1 could preach
as have never preached before, I haze
had a look info etcrnify.o
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

GlNGHAMS-20 pcs. ginghams.
N solid and fancy colors, Just recei.
yed and for sale by A. MuDeE & Co.
Nov. !, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

2pOOTS-Men's thick, kip and calf,
- a good assortment. and Of the best
quality, for sale by A. NUDGE a. co
Nov. I, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
JOHN BEACH,

HAVING purchased the entire stock Of
IL SraEEr BaorHERs, at Agency City, is
prepared to sell goods at their old stand on
as reasonable terms as they can be bought
elsewhere.
Dry Goods and Groceries. Boots and
Shoes, Lafs. Caps, iron, Mails, Cast
ings, Queens,oare, &c. &c. &C.,
always on hand. He will be glad to see
his friends and the pubic generally. Come
on and see what an impression the Dimes
will create. June 23d. 1851. Ii. y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
MASONIC.

"A THE stated communication Of Or
Ky TuMwA LoDcE No. IG, will be held
- J at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 18th day OF Dec, at 6ociock r. M.
a punctual attendance of all the members
s requested. Brethrenof good standing in
al regular Lodges are respectfully inyited
to attend. THOS. G.. GIVEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13
James Baker,
.4T1'ORNEY ar L.4W,,
CttumWa. lava

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Pubic,
and as such, will take the acknowledgment
Of deeds and other instruments. He keers
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, AIortag-
ges, etc. December 7th. 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-13

AHOES-6 cases mems Kip and Ink
~ Shoes, first rate article, for sale by
Nov. IsslS50. A. NUDGE & Go.