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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

You are trying TO correct evils; glaring'
enormous, oppressive evils; and in order
to do it, You, as reasonable men must
know that you must begin by trusting
our offices in the hands of men of a
different party; provided, always that
they are homes. and capable men. Not
that there are not just as good Demo
Gratis as wings, but you all know that the
men who are now running on that side,
are nearly all those who have been d.
reciing the affairs of the county, and
are committed to the support of the
very evils of which you complain, and
if elected, will 60 in to sustain the party
in carrying out those measures. These
evils grew out Of course deliberately
agreed upon by the file leaders Of the
Democratic party, and they are deter
mined TO carry them out, and if these
men are elected and even try TO correct
these evils, they will be powerless,-
they will be pu. down by the leaders who
will raise the cry of traitors, boilers,
deserfers from the ranks, &C., and down
they 60. They know this SO well tina,
they scarcely dare whisper against the
mandates Of the leaders. Hence we see
the Democratic paper defending the
road law; and suppressing the true and
embarrassed state OF county finances; and
hear some men who think and care more
for party than the good of the country,
say: "We must put up with it all; for
our party have done il all and if we raise
fuss among the people they will give
the wings the manage ment of AFFAIRS
so we must "grin and bear IT,
Our candidates for Treasurer and Re-
corder and Supervisor we have already
spoken of in another place. They are
not only opposed, from principle, to the
Road Law and other laws recently pas
sed, and to the county evils complained
of, but pledge themselves to do all in
their power TO effect remedy.
Mr.. Roberds who asks your votes for
Sheriff. is an old citizen among you; a
hard working mechanic; honest, faithful,
competent, and also determined to do all
he can to reform the present abuses and
evils. Owning real estate in the county,
he equally with you surely feels the
heavy taxes, and other evils under which
you are suffering. And if you elect him
you can rely with implicit confidence on
his influence and support in correcting
them all.
1t is for you now, voters of Wapello.
to say whether you will come to the sup
port of these men; elect them and you
viii take one step which will tend to
work revolution, and redeem aad res
cue you and your affairs from confusion
and ruin.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
Card.

Mr.. STREET: ! understand that a
few individuals, who are using every
means, both foul and fair, in their power
TO iniure my election, are making them
selves very busy in circulating story,
lha, ann running for the Office Of Treas
urer and Recorder, for the benefit of my
brother, John Pumroy. There never
was more unfounded and false election
eering falsehood, raised to defeat can
didatc. ] take this public way. to as
sure every one, that am seeking the
Office for myself, and if elected, will
attend personally 10 the duties, pune
tually and faithfully. and the emolumeEts
Of the Office are tor my oicn benefit,
and for that Of no one else. The story
started on me is base Islander, and got
up no doubt, as most eiscfioneering sto-
RES are, 10 defeat me and secure the
ele elton Of my opponent.
JAMES PUMROY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
H RICHARD HI. WARDEN.
OUR AGENTS:
The Election,

Is close at hand, and it is duty that
every voter owes to the county in which
he lives, as well as TO himself, to 90 to
the polls and vote. II is far higher
duty, however, for every voter before
placing his vote in the ballot box, to can
vass well the characters and qualifica-
tons of the different Candidates, who
are seeking his suffrage. and cast his
vote for men, in whom, he not only has
confidence, but who, i; elected, will
lend all their energies TO the redemption
Of the County, from its present embai-
rassment, and tighten the present ruin
Gus taxes, and assist to modify or repeal
the unwise and unjust laws, Of which SO
many complain.
The factis notorious and no one dare
deny it, that our taxes are almost, if not
equal 10 the taxes in Illinois and other
States, which created SO much dissatis-
faction and distress, and caused hundreds
of the best citizens of Illinois to fee to
this State for relief. To their disap-
poiatment and surprise, they find the
taxes almost as oppressive here. Now,
we ask every voter 10 ask himself the
question, why is this so! Have we a
fine costly Court House or Jail! Have
we any turrpikes, plank roads, railroads.
bridges, or even good common roads in
the county! Have we made any i'm
provements, in short, worth speaking of !
The answer is irresistible, No! MOI
What then becomes Of the large amount
of taxes. yearly draUen out Of your
pockets to gil the county Treasury! Il
is not in the Treasury, for the county,
we are Told, is thousands Of dollars in
debt. In debt for what! That's the
rub. no one can tell. Tax payers OF
Wapello, we appeal to you in all can
dor. how long are you going to put up
with this state Of things! How long
will you suffer the men. who made these
laws. and have managed thus far your
affairs. 70 trample upon and tride with
your interests, and lhen, turn to you,
Just before, and on election day, and.
with large professions Of being Demo
Gratis, love Of equal rights, and the dear
people, call on you TO rally to the support
of the party. the Democrats party
and principles. True, Democracy is 9
noble thing, and we honor the manywho
is true Democrat, and stands up fo'
the good OF his country, but dema'
gogues, designing and selfish men have
in too many instances, assumed this
respectable coguomen. under cover O
which, to ride into power, deceive ant
ruin the people, and Gil their own peck
cts.
Let no loud professions of Democracy
or cry Of rally 10 party deceive you.-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

How THE MATTER is To De SETTLED.
The Camden Is. CD Journal, settles
all the difficulties of secession in this
wiser
1--WE believe that England would ac-
knowledge us an independent republic,
and come IN and trade with us simply
passing these blockading ships by. and
if. in their passage, these ships should
fire on them, why, BRoADsIDE FROM AN
ENGLlsH STEAMSHIP would settle it rather
to the disadvantage OF Yankee reve-
nue. blockade cutter
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

ADVANTAGE OF ADyERTIsING.--ln a
letter to Col. Webb, of the New York
Courier and Enquirer, Mr.. Genin let's
out in the following language the secret
of his remarkable success:
"rhe benefit have derived from the
press, as an advertising medium, il is be-
yond my power TO estimate, and ! am
well satisfied from careful observation
and experience that advertising is the
main spring Of success in every branch
OF business"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
Dissolution Of Partnership.

NOTICE is hereby given that the part
IN nership heretofore existing between
GALINGER & SNoDGRAss has been dissolved
by mutual consent. The books, notes and
accounts are in the hands of A. b. Calling
er, and all those knowing themselves in
debted to said firm, either by note or book
account, are hereby notified to come for
ward and "square up Immediately, if they
wish to SAVE COST.
A. b. GALINGER,
JOHN SNODGRASS.
Ottumwa. July Both. 1851,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
AGENCY Cry. juno 18th, 1851

AGENCY CRY, juno 18th, 1851.
Mr.. STREET:--You win please announce
the name of CHARLES DUDLEY as a
candidate for the Office of County Judge, at
the ensuing August election.
Ma. STREET: You are hereby auth
orized to announce JOHN DAVIS, Of
Green Township, as an Independent
Candidate, for the Office Of County Su-
pervisor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
A DUN.

1t being absolutely necessary for me to
have some money, or stop publishing the
paper, have concluded to appeal once
more to those indebted to me for subscrip-
ton, Job Work, and advertising, to come
forward and pay up. If you cannot pay
all, pay at least part, which will be thank
fully received. am aware that the times
are hard, but there is not a man indebted to
me, but that could raise little money to
pay the printer, if he were try. Hope
to hear from all my friends and receive a
SUBSTANTIAL manifestation of their good
will to the COURIER. Money may be sent
at my fisk, when mailed in presence Of the
postmaster, and his certificate taken there
for; or may paid to any one of the agents
named below.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
Fine Farm for Sale.

THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale
the place known as the Ashland Farm, adj
joining the town plat of Ashland-con-
tanning l60 acres Of as good land as can be
found in the State. Seventy acres is under
cultivation. The timber is good.
A geat bargain will be given to anybody
wishing to purchase place Of the best
quality. For further particulars apply to
the undersigned on the premises,
July 23d, 1851. THOS. PING.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
MARRIED.

On the 9Th uIt., in the Congregation
al Church, by the Rev. B. A. Spaulding,
J. w. NORRIS, Esq, Of Ouumwa, TO
Miss MARTHA r. daughter Of the late
Sampson Spaulding, of B,llerica, Mas
sachusetts.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

IN A new "Ci,y Hall" is abou, TO
be erected at Chicago, the coss of which
is estimated at $s7,758. Its Style will
be Ionic qualified by the Grecian. The
entire length of the building will be l64
feet. The wides, breadth 1870 feet. The
building is to be completed by the LIST
November 1862.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

~ ]. o. Benjamin. Esq, President
Of the Tehauntepec Railroad Company.
finding tina, the Mexicans we're throwing
all their influence against the comple-
ton of the work, has started for Wash
ington to lay the facts OF the case before
the Federal Government.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

II Gen. Chaplin not appearing in
the criminal cour. at Washington. to an
swer the charge Of abducting the slave
of Mr.. Toombs. suits have been inslitu-
ted against his sureties for forfeitures Of
their reccgnizances.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

~ We like witty thing. no matter
who says it. Such we conceive to be
the remark Of the Pickens Republican.
when II told its neighbor, the Albanian,
that it had been "snliUated by the too
frequent use ofthe Charleston Mercury"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

HUNDRED DOLLAR PREMIUM-One
hundred dollars have been offered through
the American Tract Society for the bes,
tract agains, the use of tobacco. Time
for competitors until November.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

n Some sales of new wheat. of
prime quality, have been made al Indian.
opolis, as high as sixty cents. This is
ten cents advance upon the price al
which the market opened.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
Estray Notice.

TNhhEN Vt uy w IiidH
* ~ Points residing in Mon
M " roe township. near the head
Madison creek, in the county of Wayne,
State Of Iowa, Sorrel Horse with blaze
in his face running down over his left nos
tril, his right hind foot white, some small
saddle marks, nick or notch in the upper
part of the right ear; about fourteen hands
high. supposed to be four years old last
spring. Appraised at Thirty Dollars by
Benjamin Barker, Daniel Payton and John
Mercer. Certified to by William Dodrall,
Justice of the Peace.
THOS. B. CLIFFORD, Clerk Of BID
County Com'rs. Wayne co. Iowa.
June 18th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
MONTPELIER, W., July %.

The Democratic State Convention
nominated to-day the Hon. +. p. Red
field for Governor, and after adopting
strong resolutions against the Fugitive
Slave Law, adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
Ottumwa, July Both, 1851.
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate,

EStato.
THERE will be sold on Saturday the
Il 23d day Of August, 1851, at public
auction on the premises, the following Real
Estate, to-wit;
Tie Farm at Walnut Grove, in Wapello
county, belonging to the Estate of Thomas
M. Mackerel, deceased. Said farm contains
Three Hundred and Eighty-six and Fifty
four Hundredths acres; about 100 acres of
which is Timber and the remainder Prairie
Land, two hundred acres under fence and
cultivation, there are also several houses,
&C. Terms of sale made known on the
day Of sale.
SARAH MACKEREL, lr
A. STREET. HAee 10
Agency City, July 3lst, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

BosroN, July a.
Two brothers named Duby, and a Mr..
Brown. returned from California and
were robbed of $4,000 in gold dust, a,
the Adams House, yesterday.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
WAsHINcroN, July 90.

The Indian Bureau has received in
formation that the Oregon Commission
er has concluded treaties with four Indi-
an tribes, by which large amounts of
land have been obtained on fattering
terms.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
BooNvrLLE, July %.

DOUNFfLLEs Suty 90
Reports from GLASGOW states that the
cholera has been raging there with I'M
common violence, thirteen having died
up 10 yesterday. The place was almost
deserted, and business entirely stopped.
The panic among the citizens seems TO
have been great. No sickness at this
place.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
JOHN BEACH.

"AylNG purchased the entire stock of
IL Street BRorHERs. 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, Hats, Caps. Iron, Nails, Cast
ings, QueensUare, &c. &c. &C.,
always on hand. He will be glad to see
his friends and the public generally. Come
on and see what an impression the Dimes
will create. June 23d, 1851. If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

II Our thanks are due to Mr.. w. M.
Smith, of this place, for fine mess Of
Cucumbers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
III. III. GRIFFKTHS & Co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Foreign & Domestic Hardware,

Cutlery, Nails, Lamps, BrstfG'asa
Ware, Tools, Iron, Steel, &c.
THIS is the largest stock of Hardware
ever opened in Iowa, and we intend to-
sell at prices which will compete with any
Hardware Store in st. Louis. The citizens
of Ottumwa are respectfully invited to call
Of the Big Saw at the BuRLiEsroN HARD
WARE Store, No. 2 Jeffersonstreet.
BURLINGTON. Iowa. march 22--ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

AZ Al ball in Akron. Ohio, on the
4th inst. over sixty ladies present were
dressed in the full Bloomer costume.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
A List Of Letters


in the Post Office al
, the 30th day Of June,
m out in three months
Dead Letter Office:
Johnson Wm 2
! Johnson Jacob
Jones Hozea B.
Kendrick BENZ
King Curtis
|, Knowles Henry 2
Kelley ID F
Lewis Mrs Sarah
Lain David
Lyon Thomas D.
Lott Mary 2
McAdams James
I Mathew Franklin
3 Miller Henry 6
McLane Thomas 2
Musser Amos M
Murphy James 3
McCready Wm
Nichols Nathan
Norris j w
Olney Judge
Provo Miss NJ
Perkins David
Palmer ID %
3 Pursail Benjamin
/ Peters John Pat
prins Nancy
Rater Theodore
Roberts George
Robbirds Elizabelh
Ross Henry
Runnyen b
Spurgen John NJ
Slower Margaret
Sailor Godfrey
! Sanders Moses
Slapels Emily
Scott John
or
Asa Darnell
Shaw Catllarine
Slater Silas w
Schmidt Hosia
Sheperd Curtis
Taylor James
'rurrel Solomon
. Tly John !.
, Uhl Mary M
Vanscoy Robert
Williams Hon g II
Whissen John w 3
Wea yer DR.
Wright James
| Wells John Pat
MILFORD Henry Pat
Young Benjamin
ling for these letters
" are advertised"
WARDEN, p. NJ.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
TO WOOL CARDERs.,

TIME 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 thu
Wool Carding and Pulling business. Such
as
Comb Plates, Card Cleaners, Press Papen.
and Emory, with full assortment of DYE
Stuffs, &C.; which will be sold at ST. Louis
prices. e. e. GAY.
Burlington, Iowa, march 1850 If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
81 NEW 81
DRUG STORE!
Dr. w. n. McNIahan

DR.. w. IL. McNlahan,
HAS just received by the Steamer Ca
IL leb Cope" large and very superior
stock of fresh Drugs, selected BY himself IN
the city of St. Louis, with especial refer
ence to the wants Of this market.
His stock consists in part OF the ioio"-
ing standard articles;
Onium. Aqua Ammonia
Oninine. Calomel,
Iodine. Blue Mass,
Chloroform, Acetlc Acid,
Balsam Copavia, Ellxer FiirioL
Cal. Magnesia, Collodlon'
Rhubarb, lpecac,
Tart. Anthony, JalaP..
Camphor, iva Ursi,
Carb. Ammonia, Ergot.
Extract Bark, Citric Acid,
Wood Nap.ha, Barbadoes Far,
Gum Kino, Cantharides,
Morphine. Oxide Bismuths
Spirits Nitre, Gum Guaiccl.
Sulphur Ether, Gamboge, 0c.0c.
Together with all other articles usually
found in a Drug Store in the West.
Chemicals
Of all kinds, prepared with great care.
PAINTS, Oils,
varnishes and Dye Stuffs of all kinds.
Perfumery.
A complete assortment for the Ladies'
and Gentlemen
GROC FRIES,
al
Such as Tea, Sugar, Candles, Soaps, Figs.
Raisins livery fine,) Crackers, &c.
Brandies and wines,
Of the very best qualities, for medicinal
purposes.
He solicits the Physicians of this Valley
to give him cali, as he is satisfied that he
can furnish them with Drugs on as reason
able terms as any other Store in the Valley.
Orders from distance filled with prompt
ness, where satisfactory reference is given.
Prescription filed with promptness and
accuracy, at all times of the day or night.
Store opposite Myers Mill on the corner.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

WANTED.
k000 LBS of Seneca Snake Root wan
JUUU ted, for which we will pay the
highest market price in goods, if delivered
soon. Also Mustard Seed taken in ex-
change for goods, by
{ GALINGER & SNODGRASS.
Ottumwa, May 23d, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

DRASDIEs AND WINEs.-I have just re-
ID ceived lot of Pure Liquors for medi
ical purposes, which Physicians are reques-
ted to examine, for sale by the key or gal
lon. M. LAsGsDoRr.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

EMAINING in the Post Office at
III Oi,umwa, on the 30th day of June,
which if not taken out in three months
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01


Acton James
Adams a. Baldwin
Allison NJ Jane
Allen George L
Adams Absalom
Arilhon Miss Jan,
Arlington l. ID
Beirck Joseph
Brock J P2
Bush Samuel
Bryan Joshua
Berry Austin + 2
Behrer Mrs Marg'
Bohrer Alexander.
Brady Rev Asa
Bruce james
Burris Adam
Brown Isaac N
Bell Thomas
Ball Dennis
Baxter Emeline L
Baker Josiss
Conaw John N
Clerk Dist Court
Clerk Sup. Court
Dryer Harvey p
Dudley Edward
Dewey Master G
DemarIs Ethan
Dennison Allen
Demaris James
Ellsberry | N 2
Evans Henry III
Eggleslon Jos P,
Evans Robert RI
Farnsworth Davi'
Fisher Michael
Fowler Thomas
Forster VIM
Fuller Mrs p F
Garlinghouse G I
Gallagher Miss E
Green Hon Geo
Gibbs Jackson
Gibbs w areham
Holloway VIM L
Hardesiee 'rhoma
Heckert Michael /:
Hammitt Miss ID
Hoppin Reubin
Hammitt Maurice
Hagnuson John
Hav ward Miss M
Huddlyton Sam !
Hall Augustus
Hickman Sol Pat
az Persons cal
viii please say TN
X. III.
June 30th, l65
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01
DRUGS, NIDICllIS AI Books.

Agency City, July 3lst, is
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-08-01

The Great Gathering OF Indians
at Traverse de SiOux--NO Tresl-
~ yct--lndiam Sports and Nam
The Nevada journal., 1851-10-02

PANruL AccfbENr.-A man named
James Wadlingiou, in the employ OF
Alderman Meggs. at the steam saw
millat North Beach. had one of his hands
taken off by q circular saw on Friday
evening last, while at worksat the bench
cutting lumber for window sash. The
hand was taken off so quick that no sem
sation of pain was felt by the unfortu-
nate man till some minutes after the
accident occurred.
The CUBA EXCITEMENT Many par
ties in this city and Sacramento are
awaiting with great anxiety to receive
the intelligence which is expected by
the North American, in order to decide
upon the expedition about to set out for
Cuba to join the standard raised by
Lopez and his followers.
BeD~John Lent was arrested on Satur-
day night in Pacific street for amusing
himself by running about the street
crying fire and MURDER" nearly naked
and in most feverish excitement
The Nevada journal., 1851-10-02

POCKET PICKING, A man named Pc.
ter Payrot. q miner, was sitting in the
Third Ward House, on Long Wharf. on
Saturday evening. when be felt sort
of singular sensation about his pocket,
and feeling down there, he found his
pocket had been cut and a bag of gold
dust, containing about two hundred dol
lars, Lad slid down his leg. He gather
ed up his plunder and made tracks,
without, however, discovering any traces
of the men who attempted the robbery,
Miners cannot be two watchful when
they arrive here with money in their
pockets.--Alfa.
The Nevada journal., 1851-10-02

HeA- Putnam is loose again. The Sc,
nora Herald gives an account of two pris-
oners who broke Jail in Sonora, on the
2lst, for whose apprehension the County
Judge offers $500 reward Their names
are VIM Lear and Carpenter alias Put
nam. The latter is a carpenter 10y trade,
and has lately come from New Orleans,
but was originally from Sidney. lie is
5 feet s inches tall, pock-marked. and
has the mark of a whipping on his back.
A large Catholic church is nearly fin
ished in Sonora. The Herald says it
would gladden. many hearts to see Pro
testant church erected in that city.
Business was very active in that city,
and supplies for the season are being rap
idly laid.
The Nevada journal., 1851-10-02

STOVE Pipes. Our citizens should be
careful in putting up their stove fixings
for the cold weather approaching, to see
that they are we'll secured from contact t
with wood or other combustible matters.
A little care from each individual may
avert the terrible misfortune of conha.
grafton. A broad sheet Of tin or iron
for the pipe to pass through in the side
or top of the building should be used,
the pipe allowed to pass several feet out
side, and the stove be raised a foot from
the floor if tho latter is of wood.
The Nevada journal., 1851-10-02

EAGLE HOTEL. enterprising o
friends .Ridgell s. Head have opened the
Eagle Hotel, on Broad Street, and have
made it one of the best in the place.
They have impaired an appearance Of
chcerfulness to the premises that is quite
refreshing. By invitation we travelled
over the interior and found the arrange
ments for the convenience of visitors
and boarders of the most excellent de-.
scription--in clean beds, quiet house,
and table supplied in q style worthy Of
the facilities afforded even by New
York market. They are indefatigable
in their efforts to contribute to the COM
fort OF their patrons, and will render
their house tavorite resort.