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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

II Soon after the revolutionary war
brave Yankee oflicer--former captain
in the service-happencd 10 be al St.
Petersburgh in Russia. and while there
was invited 10 dine at The table Of dis
tinguished merchant. There was large
number Of guests present ct the table,
and among the rest an English lady, who
was anxious 10 appear as one OF HE
.'knowing ones" On understanding
that an American was sitting near her,
she expressed to one of her friends a de-
termination to quiz him. She fastened
upon him like a tigress, making numer-
Gus enquiries touching our habits, Gus
toms, dress, manners of life, education,
amusm ents, &c. To all these queries,
the officer gave courteous answers,
which seemed to satisfy all the company
with the exception Of the lady herself.
She was determined not 10 be satisfied,
and she wen, on: "Haye the rich peo-
pie in your country any carriages! for !
suppose there are some who call them
selves rieh.' "My residence" replied
the Captain, sis in small town on an
island, where there are but Few carriages
kept; but in the larger towns and cities
on The main land there are quite mum.
Der maintained, suited to our republican
manner" "Iudeedr' replied his fair
questioner, in tone which was both ia
terogaiive and explanatory; 81 cans fan
cy where you find coachmen; should
not think the Americans knew how TO
drive coach" "We find no difficulty
on that account. madam" calmly re.
joined tie Captain, "we can have plenty
Of drivers BY sending to England after
then." "To England" exclaimed the
lady, speaking very quickly, II think
The Americans ought 10 drive the Eng
lish, instead of the English driving The
Americans" 1--WE did madam in tn.
late war" rejoined The officer; bat "since
the peace, we have permitted the Eng
lish TO drive u.s." There was no more
"quizzing" of our American during the
dinner. He waited in vain, like Sam
Weller, in "Bardell ps pickwick," for
the next question.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

wood, works in The garden, takes care of
the babies and rocks the cradle, talks TO
his patrons who call, patiently receives
blame for a thousand things that never
were and never could be done. has scarce
time to enjoy the que, of natures
restorative, sleep. and esteems himself
peculiarly fortunate if he ic not assaulted
and battered by some unprincipled dem
agogue, who loves puppet shows, and
hires the rabble with glass of brandy
TO raise him to some petty Office. That's
an Editor. ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

ANEcDoTE OF OLD DARTMOUTH. I'm
the class Of which Daniel Webster was
member, there was an individual nolei
for his waggery. One day the proles
sor of logic, who, by the way, was not
the mos, nice and discriminating in his
distinctions. was endeavoring TO snb-
stan,iate "Ihat thing remains the same,
notwithstanding substitution in some Of
its parts"
Our wag, who had been exercising
the Yankee art of whilling, at length
held up his j.ck knife, enquiring: Sup
pose should lose the blade Of my knife
and get another one made and inserted
in its place; would it be the same knife
i, was before
"To be sure! , replied the professor.
"Well. then" the wag continued.
suppose I should loose the handle. and
get another, would it be the same knife
slill!"
"Of course" the professor again re-
piled.
"Buii somebody should find the old
blade and the old handle. and should
put them together, what knife would iha,
be?''
We never learned the professors re.
ply.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
BY AUTHORITY.
by the President Of the
United States,

In PURSU ANCE of law, /, MILLARD
L FILLMORE, President of the United
States of America, do hereby declare and
make known, that public sales will be held
at the aforementioned Land Offices in the
State of IOWA, at the periods hereinafter
designated, to-wit:
At the Land Office at IOWA CITY, COM
mencing on Monday the first day of Sep
TENDER next, for the disposal of public
lands situatedin the following named town
ships, viz
North of The base line and Uest of the
inn principal meridian.
Township sevcnty-nine. Of range TWEEN.
LYNNE.
Townships seventy-nne and eighty, of
range THIRTY.
Townships seventy -nine and eighty, of
range THiRrY-oNE.
Townships seventy nine, eighty and eigh.
ty-one, of range THIRTY-Two.
Township eighty-one, of range THIRTY
THREE.
At the Land Office at FAIRFIELD,
commencing on Monday the fifteenth day
of September next, for the disposal of the
public lands within the aforementioned
townships, towit:
North of the base line and west of tte<
jim principal msriiina.
Township seventy, of range THIRTY.
Township seventy. of range THIRTy-Two.
Township seventy, of range THIRTY
THREE.
At the Land Office at DUBUQUE, on
Monday the eighteenth day of August next,
Tor the disposal of the following tracts, to-
wit ~
A small island in sections SEVENTEEN AMI
EIGHTIES, ill township eighty two north, of
range ONE east, and the SOUTHEAST quarter
OF section TwENTY-sEVEN, in township nine
ty-six north, of range NINE west OF the
fifth principal meridian.
Lands appropriated by law for the use
of schools, military and other purposes, to-
gether with ''thoss swamp aud over
flowed lands made unfit thereby for cult
vation,' if any, which shall be selected by
the State authorities before the days APP
pointed for the commencement OF the pub
lie sales respectively, under the act emit
tied ''An act to enable the State of Arxan-
sas and Other States to reclaim the swamp
lands within their limits" approved Sep
TENDER 18th, 1850, WILL BE EXCLUDED raoA
THE SALE. And no locations for land
bounties heretofore granted b. any law of
Congress, for military services rendere to
the United States, WILL BE PERMITTED ON
ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED LANDS, as
provided by the act entitled, San act ma
king approp :iations for the civil and diplo-
matte expenses of Government" &c, ap-
proved 81 March. 1851. . .... -
The Offering OF the lands will be common
cad on the days appointed, and proceed in
the order in which they are advertised with
all convenient dispatch, until the whole
shall have been offered, AMI the sales thus
closed; but no sale shall be kept open Ion
ger than two weeks, aal no private entry
OF any of the lands viii b, admitted anti
after the expiration OF the two weeks.
Given unter my hand at tn. City of
Washington, this sixth day of May, Ammo
Domiui one ttoaslnl eight hurried ani
liity-one.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
J. BUTTERFIELD,
Commissioner Of the Gen.
erd Lana Office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
PlEeEsEX STOVE WORKS
OITlNEY. UIINOIS.

FE'HE subscribers manufacturing at these
4 works bis Prairie State Cooking Stoves
of sizes, also the lrveing Air Tight 3 81
yes, Premium do sizes, Commercial Par
Tor, do sizes, three sizes of which have
open fronts with folding doors, Phenix and
Clinton Box Stoves of four sizes. In all
making the best assortment of stoves for
dealers or merchants who may wish TO pur-
chase, trimmed or without trimmings for
retailing, to be found anywhere. These
stoves are sold by Comstock & Co., OF
Quincy, at my Foundry price, and by Com
seek & Brothers, of keokuk, for the same
price save the addition Of freight.
June 6, lSJl.y A. COMSTOCk.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
DO Your own Painting.

7 Sc BARBEIrS Patent French Cement
- Paint, recommended by the French
Academy of Science for its beauty, cheap
ness and durability. The materials are cas-
lily obtained, and it can be prepared and u
sed by any one witha common whi,ewash
brush, at ONE TENTH TIE COST or OIL AND
LEAD. The art OF right of preparing and
using this valuable preservative of walls,
buildings and fences, in all the various col
ors is now offered to the American people.
The work can be sent by mail at sing let
ter postage. Single copy, 81; seven copies,
80, Address, postage paid,
JULIAN BARBET,
No l04, Nassau street, N. Y,
v ~ Editors giving this advertisement
(includins this notice. few insertions, and
sending their papers with it, marked, to the
National Police Gazette, New York, shall
have copy OF the work sent them.
CHARLES HENDRIE. MARK S. FouTE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
VARIETY.
THE QUIET EYE.


The orb like is not the one,
That dazzles with its lightning CLEAN,
That dares to look upon the sun
As thought challenged brighter beam.
That orb may sparkle, flash and roll,
It's fires may blaze, its shaft may fly:
But not for me; prize the soul
That slumbers in quiet eye.
There's something in its placid shade
That tells of calm unworldly thought,
Hope may be crown'd or joy delay'd--
No dimness steals, no ray is caught;
Its passive language seems to say,
81 know that must close and de-"
And death itself come when it may,
Can hardly charge the quiet eye.
There's meaning in its steady glance,
OF gentle blame or praising love,
Thai makes me trouble to advance
A word that meaning might repr owe.
The naughty threat, the fiery look,
My spirit proudly can defy,
But never yet could meet and brook
The upbraiding of quiet eye.
There's irmness in its even light,
That augurs breast sincere:
And oh take watch how We excite
That firmness till it yield t.ar.
Some bosoms give an easy sigh,
Some drops of grief will freely start;
But that which sears the quiet eye
Hath its deep fountain in the heart.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
n eW G 0 0 d S .
SETH RICHARDS
Roll Ina and Bay.
In-n
Dec. 18th, 1850.


I AVING just returned from Boston ard
l. New York. after purchasing the larg-
est stock ever brought 10 the Des Moin"s
River, is now prepared not only to accom-
modate his host OF old customers, but a
host of new ones, with goods on as reasona-
bl. and accommodating terms as any other
house in the valley. We extend all invita-
ton 30 all persons visiting Ottumwa to call
and see us before purchasing elsewhere, and
eve viii make it all right"
a. In Dry Goods
We have Bread cloths, cassimeres, SAITH
nets, Jeans, linseys, shawls. merinoes.
alpacas, mouslin de lains. tibet cloths,
calicoes, pinghams, brown and bleached
muslins, drills, osnaburgs. checks, cotton
fanaels, tickings, striped and check shir-
tngs, cloak Innings, hoods. comforts, cot
ton yarn, carpet chain, gloves, hosiery.
back a.itts and suspendels.
Gus Stock Of Boots and Shoes
Is very large, and the assortment unequa!ed
in the valley--every thing from the man S
boot 10 the infants shoe.
Groceries.
We have sugar, coffee, molasses, tea, saler-
atus, spices, soap, candles, indigo, mad
der, alum, copperas, tobacco, tar, salt,
iron, nails and castings.
..... Also:
A large assortment of Qucensware, hard
ware, hollow ware, stoves, leather, drugs
and medicines, oils and dye stufls.
S. RICHARDS.
Otlumwa, Nov Is, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

WHAT is AN EDIToR.--I'he Roches.
Ter Times answers ahis question by sta
ting that an Editor is one who reads
newspapers, selects misce llany. writes
articles on all subjects. sets type. reads
proofs. work press. folds. packs up. and
directs papers. and sometimes carries
the,n--prin.s jobs, runs on errants, saws
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
y. I'd. Esevin ,
ATT RN Ely AT Law

oTTUNwA, IOWA. ...
w ILL practicA in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of No AIRY PUB-
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &c,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAN-
CHG, EXAMINATIoN OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS s. PURCHASE and SALE OF
r AL ESTATE. July 4th 1881.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
James Baker.
ID. II. Gaylord
A u e II | O N E L II,
OTTumMA. IOWA

OTTuMWA, IOWA.
M ILL attend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time. for reasonable compensation.
lie may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
On business May 10Th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
Curiosity OF Children.

The curiosity of the child is The phi
losophy of The man, or at least, to abate
this sweeping generality, the one very
frequently grows into the other. The
former is a sor, of balloon, little thing.
TO be sure. but critical one never.he
less, and pretty surely indicative to the
high,s, as we'll as The direction, to be Ia
ken By the more fully expanded mind.
Point out TO me boy Of original, what
would generally be called eccentric hab-
It's, fond Of rambling about, hunter OF
the woods and rver.bank; prone to
col.ec, what he can search out, and then
on his return TO shut himself up IN his
room, aud make experiments upon gath
erings,--to inquire into the natural his
tory OF each according to its kind--point
such an one out TO me, and should
haya no difficulty in pronouncing him,
without the aid of physiognomy, to be
far better and happier augury than his
fellow, who does bu, pore over his
books. never dreaming thai there can be
any knowledge beyond them. Of such
stuff as this were all our philosophical
geniuses, from Newton 10 Davy, and SO
from The nature Of .hings, they must
generally be. And 30 wonder. The
spiri, that is powerful enough to choose,
ay, and to take It's own course, instead Of
resigning itself to the tide, must be a
very powerful spirit indeed--a spirit of
right excellen, promise.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
E. E. G. A Y

WHOLEsALE MD RETAIL DEALER IN
Drnas, Alc0irines, Chemicals, Oils,
PAINTS DYE-STUFFS,
DRUGGISTS GLASS WARE,
darlington, IoUa.
O~g- Also Dealerin Books and Stationery,
Surgical and Dental Instruments. Teeth,
Gold and Tin Foil, Perlumsry, Window
Glass; great variety OF FANCY ARTICLES;
Sporting and Fishing Tackle.
Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder; also, for
Smiths Machine Cards; a supply OF which,
will be kept on hand. March |. 80.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
Friendship Division No. 80 S. T.

II ! EEIS Saturday evenings, at their Hall
Ask on Front street. Brethren from
distance are invited to attend, A pune
tuai attendance OF the members is request
Ell. By order Of the Division.
w. Ii. BgUMFIELD, K. s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
mas0NIC.

TI'HE STATED communication of Olive
L Branch Lodge, No. 2H, will be held at
tie Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 9th day OF o. ober, at z O'Clock
p. NJ. A punctuai attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren OF good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
~ invited TO attend.
WM. z. NJ. GRIGGS, Sac'v.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
Bertrand Jones.

a TT q II ~ T. Y a r. lar.
UTTUMwA, IOWA,
M ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd
W and 9th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court Of the State.
Ottumwa, June Sth, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
Great Excitement /!

THE SLATE L.AW IN FORGET!
M L HAVE just received our second
w supply Of
WIN TER GODS,
OF every description and style, which. we
will sell as cheapas any House in the State
Our stock is large and consists in part; of
all descriptions OF
DRESS GOODS ..
for the ladies, Cloths and Casimcres, Satin
etts, Corduroys, James, SC, Hats and Caps,
Boots md Shoes, clothing of all descrip-
lions from the socks to the fine Otter cap.
Together, with fine assortment of
Table Gz Pocket Cutlery.
Trunks and Queensware, Groceries, and in
fact, everything necessary to happiness
and comfort, which we ask discerning
community TO call and examine.
Those indebted to us will please
call with their pork, wheat and cash, as we
are in want OF all OF the above articles, aud
must have little of the latter.
DUNLAP a. ANDERSON.
EddyviHe, Dec. GOTH, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
Notice to Pss-Enptlon Claimants.

Every person entitled to the right of
pre- .emption to any lands within the town.
ships and parts OF townships above emu
merated, is required to establish the same
TO the satisfaction Of the register and racei-
yer of the proper lanl Office, and make pay
.uent therefor As SOON As PRACTICABLE AFTER
SEEING HIS SoTI,E, and before the day ap-
pointed for the commencement of the pub
lie sale of the lands embracing tn. tract
claimed; otherwise such claim will be for
leited. J. BUTrERFlELD,
Commissioner OF tie Cen
eral Land Office. June 2Olh.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
pbpsicians s. famners.
F. O. NJ cLrETIc.
JOHN C. JOHNSON.
FscCIintic e. johnson,
PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS,

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS,
" GUILD respectfully inform the citi-
W Gems OF Wapello county that they
have associated themselves together in the
practice of Medicine and Surgery. and hope
by their acquaintance with the various dis
eases incident to this country, to merit and
receive liberal share Of patronage. One
of US may at all times be found at our of
flee, in Dahlonega, unless absent Oh Pro-
fessional business.
Dahlonega, May 10th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
MASONIC.

4 THE Stated communication Of Or
SSy TUMwA LoDGE No. iG, will be held
wv at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 9Th day OF October, at z o'clock L. NJ.
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular'Loiges are respectfully invited
to attend. t. WASH BURN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
MEDICAL NOTICE.

rENHE UNDERSIGNED would respect.
Il fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum-
wand surrounding country, that they have
associated themselves together in the prac-
tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa,
where they will attend all calls in the line
of their profession. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges in all cases.
V. w. COFFIN.
A. d. WOOD, NJ. ID.
Ottumwa Nov. 18th 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

Dir. Reid, a traveller through the high
lands Of Peru, found in The A,acama
desert, the remains of an assembly Of
human beings, 500 or 600 in nnmoer.
men, women and children, seated ia a
semicircle as when alive. staring into
the waste before them. They had new
er been buried; life had no, departed be.
fore they thus sat around; but all hope
wac gone; he Spanish invader was at
hand. and no escape being left, they
came hilher TO die. They sa, immova.
bic in that dreary desert: dried like
mummies by the no, air, they still keep
their position. sitting as in Solemn conn-
ell; while over that dread Areopagus.
silence broods everlas,ingly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

iljbo!esale ano iaetai! Urn 1sis!,
AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Msdicines, Chfmirals. Paints,
Oils. Furnishes. Dye Sfu0s. BrusteS,
PeJumery, Umdow Glass. Putty,
Druggist and Physiciau's GiaSS
Dws, Taeaf Medicines, Pare Hines
fer -Nedicis al purposes, S.c. 8.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN ST Rect, KEOK lux.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, lS5l.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
Ready Made Clothing,

consisting in part of Over Coats, Dress
Goats. Clocks, Pants, vests, fine Linen b.
SONS, Shirts, Flannel and Merino under
Shirts. and Drawers, in truth it is one of
the largest stocks of Clothing brought to
Iowa, and can be purchased as cheap as any
where else west of st. Louis. Now friends,
il you wish to be trimmed from "tip to
toe" come and get suit, and satisfy your
Ladies and gentlemen of Wapello and
ad dining counties-Emigrants to Califor-
MIA, our goods are open for inspection, and
we warrant them to be what we represent
them to be---the cheapest in Iowa, SO
Roii In and Buy.
Dar I5.h lS50 r-.-. -.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

W. "A. 4 thompson,
attorney and Counsellor at Lap, and
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
CttumWa, Iowa.
yN0ULD respectfully inform the cit
W ns.of Wapello and the surround
ing counties that he will punctualy attend
to all professional business intrusted to his
rase. Ottumwa, Dec. 18th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12
ftlerrbants ADVERTISEMENTS.
Quick Saics--Small Profits and
cash Returns--is my Motto.
FARMERS AND ENIGRANTS'
$40 r E!!
TT. I AMG ORR;
III. Z A m G s D 0 r r 4;

MOULD again inform the citizens OF
w Agency CITY, Wapello county, and
everywhere else, that he has received stock
of goods, that cannot be surpassed BY anv
other store in the State. Being connected
with an Importing House in Philadelphia,
he can and does obtain his gools at lower
pricesdhan any merchant this side of st.
Louis, and-consequently can sell them at
lower prices for cash or country produce
than any of his competitors which is deci-
dedly to the advantage of every body, him
self as well as the rest.
1t would be useless to enumeraie all the
articles which he has for sale, as it would
fill common sized newspaper full, suf-
fee i; to say that he keeps a splendid assort-
ment of Fancy and Staple
DRY GOODS,
Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Hardware, Queenswere, and every thing
else, and LITTLE more than can be found
any where else. In addition 10 the above
he has q splendid assortment of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-09-12

GROCERlES-Sugar, Tea, Coffee.
. Molasses, and an assortment of all
kinds, for sale 10y A. NUDGE & Co.
Nov. l, 1850.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-08-21

ELEcrIors. MIR. Lockhart. democrat, il
chosen to congress in the first district of In
diana, over De Bruler, wing. Ii is claimed
that Rev. Samuel Brenton. wing, Is elected
in the 10th district, the free soilers having
united upon him. The Legislature is Dem.
ocratic by an unprecedented majority.
The new Constitution has been adopted
oy large majority. The article to prevent
negroes from coming into the state, was sub.
mltted separately to the people, and has been
adopted BY over 10000 majority!
Major William H. Polk is reported 10 be
chosen to congress in the 5rh Tennessee dis
trict over J. H. Thomas, late member, who
was democrat, but received wing support.
As far as heard from, the Kentucky senate
stands IL wings to t3 democrats, with eight
districts yet 10 hear from. The house stands
4S wings TO AZ democrats, with fifteen dis
tricts 10 hear from.
Arkansas.-There is no doubt ofthe re-
election OF Robert w. johnson to congress,
over John Preston.