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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
n G W G 0 0 d s.
SETH RICHARDS
Dec. 18th, 1850.

De IL nv \ MO
HAVING Just returned from Boston and
IL New York, after purchasing the larg-
est stock ever brought to the Dies Moin2s
River, is now prepared not only to accom-
modate his host of old customers, but a
host of new ones, withgoods on as reasona-
bic and accommodating terms as any other
house in the valley. We extend an invita-
ton to all persons visiting Ottumwa to call
and see us before purchasing elsewhere, and
''we will make it all right"
In Dry Goods
We have Broad cloths, cassimeres, SAITH
nets, leans, linseys, shawls. merinocs.
alpacas, mouslin de lains, tibet cloths.
caicoes> ginghams, brown and bleached
muslins, drills, osnaburgs, checks, cotton
flannels, tickings, striped and check slir-
tings, cloak Innings, hoods, comforts, cot
ton yarn, carpet chain, gloves, hosiery,
buck mitts and suspenders.
Our Stock Of Boots and Shoes
Is very large, and the assortment unequaled
in the valley-every thing from the mans
boot to the infants shoe.
Groceries. -a ..
We have sugar, coffee, molasses, tea salcr-
atus, spices, soap, candles, indigo, mad
der, alum, copperas, tobacco, tar, salt,
iron, nails and castings.
Else.
A large assortment of Qucensware, hard
ware, hollowware, stoves, leather, drugs
and medicines, oils and dye stuffs.
s...... S. RICHARDS.
Ottumwa, Nov. 10, 1850. ..-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
DR.. CHRISTlE'S
GALVANIC NECKLACE

Is used for all complaints affecting the Throat Head
such Bronchitis Inflammation of the Throat Nervous
and Sick Headache Dizziness of the Head Neuralgia in
the Face Burning Roaring in the Ears, Deafness,
which is generally Nervous, and that distressing
plant called Tic Doloreux.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
MEnInAL NOTICE,

DR. J. C. CAMPBELL, tenders his ser
~ vices in all the various branches OF
his profession to the citizens OF Agency
City, and surrounding country.
May 3lst, 1850. If. .E".
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
1ltmsicians 6 Gamners.
MEDIcAT, NOTICE,

ySNHE 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 0ttumwa,
where they will attend all calls in the line
of their profession. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges in all cases. ... .
w.. ... 90. V. w. COFFIN.
. ... ..# 49,. A. D. WOOD, M. D.
Ottumwa. Nov. 18th 1919. b.. ...... -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
I'D. f. Gaylord
A u G ITO n E Z r

oT-ruMwA, IOWA.
WILL attend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, fer reasonable compensation.
He may be found in 0ttumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, rS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

JOHN p. REED.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
FEN SHOP.

STlLL on hand, eight different sizes, and
- patterns OF cooking stoves; also parlor,
box Z plate, 6 plate and Franklin coal and
wood stoves; Sugar Kettles, Dog Irons,
Skilets, Ovens, Odd Lids, Tea Kettles,
Brass Kettles, Frying Pans and all other
articles usually kept in Tin and Stove
House. +. WASHBURN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
y. I'D. EeevIn,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

.r .OTTUMwA, IOWA -
WILL practice in the Courts of Wappeilo
md other counties of the Third Judicial Dis
ret, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt
attention given TO the collection of claims. in
lie river counties, and the sale of land war
rants. -.-..#
Having recaivel forms SC, he will attend
to procuring Bounty Lands ualcr the late
Act Of Consres. ...... ....... =
Aug. 8, '4S.--ly. # ....... ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
z. n, EIgsberry,

.4N0rney and COUNSELOR at Ld7O, a'aa
SOLICITOR IN CE.7NCERY,
na OTTURIWA, IOWA. ....
WILL practice in the several Courts OF
w Wapello and surrounding counties.
All business entrusted to his care will re-
ceive prompt and faithful attention. Col
lections carefully attended to. Office I'M
der Odd Fellows Hall. ..s#
april 10, l850.-y .ss .. .... .... 49,.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
EPIL E p STA,
Or "COuyulsieu Esss.

in allits forms. This most horrible of all
diseases; horrible from the bodily suffering
it entails upon its victims; horrible from
the mental imbecility it so surely induces,
and doubly horrible from its invulnara5ili-
ty to the hitherto known remedies Of the
plarmaconea
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
Esr. H. G.. RscC!fmtick,

ICIAN & SURG EON,
VI ESPECTFULLY tenders his probes
HI siona l-scrvices TO the citizens of Dab
lonega and vicinity. Office at his residence,
in Dah.onega, Wapello county, Iowa
Where he may at all times be found except
when absent on professional business.
Dahlonega, Aug. 2nd, 1850. If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

Some philosopher observes that the
two favori.e poisons of America are bad
air and bad liquor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

THE oldcs, penny piper in the world
is the " New York SUM-" established in
1899.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

AMBITION is like wild horse, which
prances increasingly, until il has thrown
off its rider.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

A ROASTED snow ball is said TO be a
certain cure for the cholera.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
TO PEDLARS

We would particularly call the attention
oil Pediers 10 our stock, as we are sure we
can sell them every variety of goods adap-
ted TO their business, and at such prices as
will be advantageous 10 them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
wv. a. ,ERGEspsOHA,
.BaRascs Baker,
.4TTORNEY 1T Lar,
E4Go Laura

Office in the South Room of MIR. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public.
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
Of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga-
ges, etc. December 7th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE,
which conclusiYely proves that -..-s.
Truth is stranger than Fiction"
CURE OF
rheumatism, Bronchitis and Dyspepsia.


Rheumatism, Bronchitis and Dyspepsia.
REV. DIR. Lands, A CLERGYMAN
Of New Jersey of distinguished attauments and exalted
teputaton:- ~ ~.
--. . Sidney New Jersey July H. ls4s
Dr.. A II CHRIsTiE-Dear Sir: You wish to know of
what has been the result in my own case of the
application of THE GALYANiC BELT AND NECK
LACE. aiy reply is as follows: . s.
For about tpeRiy gears | had been suffering from
nor could obtain permanent relief from any
Of medical treatment whatever About fourteen years
since. in consequence of frequent exposure to the
weather in the discharge of my pastoral duties,
for year after year, caused indescrbable anguish
Farther: in the winter of AS and 46, in conse-
quence of preaching great deal in my own and
various other churches in this region, was attacked
to require immediate suspension of my pastoral
labors. My nervous system thoroughly pros
t'ated and my Bronchitis became worse also did
my Dyspepsia AMI Rheumatic anection-thus evincing
through the medium of the Nervous System. In the
whole pharmacopGia there seemed to be no remedial
agent which could reach and recuperate my Nervous
System thing that had tried for this had
anime your inventions and Though with very san
gune hopes OF their efficiency determined to try the
effect of the application OF the GALVANIC BELT AND
NECKLACE, with the MAGNETIC FLUID. This
DYsPEPsiA GONE IN EIGHT DAYS WAS
ENABLED TO RESUME MY PASTORAL LABoRs, NOR HAVE
SINCE OMITTED SERVICE ACCOUNT
BRONCHITIS: AND MY RHEUMATIC &FEcTioN HAS EN-
y. Such is the wonder
ful and happy results Of the experiment. HE
l have recommended the BELT and FLUID to many
who have been likewise suffering from Neuralgia sfec
tons. They have tried them, HAPPY RESULTS /
BELIEVE IN EVERY
i am, dear sir, very respectfully yours,
...... ROBERT w. LANDIS
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
CENTERvILLE, Iowa, Jan. Goth, 1851.
TO the Publishers Of the Capital Re-
porter, Icica City, IoUd:

porter, icaya City, IcDa:
A FTER having addressed you frequent
IN ly and requested you to forward your
account and have me discontinued as sub
scriber, l at last received your account a.
mounting to 81, which was forwarded to
you by mail in the presence of two persons;
and in that address | requested to be dis
continued as subscriber. Whether the
money arrived in your city | do not know,
but the paper still continues to come. !
have written to you time and again, but
cannot hear from you, and therefore adj
dress you through the columns of news,
paper, asking how am to be discontinued
as subscriber? Ii | am in arrears any
thing for the paper, and you will authorsse
some person to receive it and receipt iol
the same it shall be promptly paid.
SPENCER +. WADLlNGION.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

WHO made Susannah cry! We often
hear The advice" Oh Susannah don't you
cry!"s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

GRAYITUpE is The music Of the heart
when it's chords are swept by the breeze
Of kindness.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

The heart, like the veins, blecds most
reality when warm.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

A GOOD sermon Is like kiss. 1t re-
quires but two heads and an application.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

THE more polished the society is, the
less formality there is in it.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

WHY ought bricklayer 10 be Stunned
as companion! He raises stories.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
TO TEE AFFLICTED.

TTHE subscriber takes this method of an
! nouncing to the world that he has dis
covereda NEW, SURE, and INFALLIBLE rene
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

ARTHUR BRlDGMAN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

1t requires more courage 10 think diff
crentiy from the multitude than il does TO
fight them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

Never leave the highway for by. way,
in religion, politics, or morals.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
ansuranrc, Gtr.
The Knox Insurance Company.
a.. riRE, MARINE AND LIrE INSURANCE. 4a
Capital Stock-TWO HUNDRED THOU
.. SAND DOLLARS!

Office, on Water ST., in Wises' Brick-row,
..s.-.. al VINcENNEs, Indiana. #,1
fTNITIS Company, hafing been duly organ
Il lied, and ten per cent. paid in ON the B
capital stock subscribed, and the, balance
secured by mortgage on real estate and by
personal guarantee, are now prepared to efT !
feet Insurance against loss or damage by
fire, on buildings, merchandise, machinery,
manufactures. and all descriptions of propz
erty, also, merchandise and produce in the
course of inland transportation, the risks
of the seas, &C., also the hulls of steam :,
boats and other vessels, and upon the lives.
of individuals going to California. The I
rates of premium will be as low as those OF
any other RESPONSIBLE company. - sgga'r.
All losses literally adjusted AMI prompt
'ly paid. The stockof this company is held
entirely in the West, and controlled by,
western men, in no way connected with
New York. EEH. 3.1a.l Es va. sfssa#.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
Bertrand Jones,

TTOR " Z 7 A r. L. nv,
oTTUMwA, IOWA,
WILL practice in the Courts of the Bird
w and 9th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State.
OttumWa, June 9Th, 1873. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

TOTTON WARNINGS. z, 8, 0, TO-.
~ Pittsburg manufacture, just receiv.
ed and for sale by A. MUDGE & Co.
Nov. l, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
Burlington Planning Hill.

y URL IN G. TO ", IOW Il :.
THE subscribers would announce to the
Il public that they have a planning Mill
in successful operation, and are now pre-
paredto plane, tongue and groove lumber,
and saw it as it may be required.
They have on hand large lot of Floor
ing, ready for laying down. Persons
wishing this kind of material, would do
well to give them call.
RAND, FOOTE & co.
Dec. 18th, 1850. ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
Friendship Division NO. SO s. T.

M EETS Saturday evenings, at their Hall
NI on Front street. Brethren from a
distance are invited to attend. A pune
tual attendance of the members is request
ed. BY order of the Division.
w. III. BRUMFIELD, K. s. -...-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
Bridgman & Reed,
KEOKUK. IOWA. -.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FOREIGN and DONE SIYC
DRp @ o o % 9, "
Clothing, Hats, Cups, Bonnets, Boots,
Shoes, Groceries, HardWare, Queens
ware, Cotton Yarn, Salt, Nails, Glass.
&c. &c.
WILL sell Goods by RETAIL as low
w as they can be bought in the State,
and by WHOLESALE at =. -. -.
St. Louis Prices!
With the addition OF freight onheavy articles.
Particular attention win be paid to orders
FROM THE COUNTRY, so that Merchants and
Others at distance, may be sure of obtain
ing goods OH as sa.HE s.. II
.. fnporable Germs, p
when ordering them, asif personally present.
...#.... ... PR Cd u G T.
OF all kinds, taken in exchange for goods.
Feb. 30, lSi9.-ylxxIu.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
New Fall and Winter
GOODS.

nAVlD SANDS, would respectfully in.
~ form his friends in Wapello and
adjoining counties, and the public general
ly, that he is now in receipt of large
and well assorted stock Of Fall and Winter
Goods, of almost every variety, which was
carefully selected i'll Philadelphia, to suit
this market. The stock consists in part as
follows, Fancy black and blue merinac,
Prints, French Ginghams, Muslin dc Lane,
Alpaca, Lustre, black, colored and figured
broad Cloth, Cashmere, Satinetts, Jeans,
Linsey, Flannel, Blankets, Tickings, Hand,
kerchiels Cross barred and plain, Jaconet
Swiss Muslin, and Irish Linen, brown and
bleached Domestics, Checks, Table Cloths,
Trimmings, Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons and a
great variety of - Yankee Notions" toseth-
er with large supply of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

TT OG CHAlNS-24 log chains, Pitts
IL burg mandatory, just received and
for sale by A. NUDGE & Co.
Nov. ], 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
Kcady-NEadc Clothing.

Kcady-Wndc CI0tflEEAs.
Such as Coats, Pantaloons and Vests of ey-
cry variety, Flannel Shirts and Drawers;
also, Hats and Caps, also good assortment
of Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Cutlery,
Quecnsware and Glassware, Groceries, Tea,
Sugar, Coffee, Pepper, Allspice, Dye-Stufs,
Spun Thread. Those who are in want OF
any Of the above articles, are respectfully
invited to call and examine my stock. No
trouble to show Goods.
Ottumwa. Iowa, Oct. llth 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
10000 Persons

including all ages classes and conditions among which
large number Of ladies' who peculiarly subject
to Nervous Complaints, have been ! 81" d #.0 Fl.
ENTIRELY AND PERMANENTLY CURED,
when all hope of relief had been given up and every
thing else been tried in vain
To illustrate the of the GALyANIC BELT,
suppose the case OF person afflicted with that bane Of
civilization, DYSPEPSIA any other Chronic Nerv-
Gus disorder In ordinary cases. stimulants taken,
which, by their action the and muscles of the
stomaeh, ahnrd temporary relief hat which leave the
patient in lower state and with injured faculties after
the action thus excited has ceased Now compare this
with the effect resulting from the applc of the GAL
VANlC BELT. Take a Dyspeptic sufferer, even in the
worst symptoms Of attack and simply tic the Belt
around the Body using the Magnetic Fluid directed
In short period the inensib,e perspiraton will
the positive element of the Belt thereby causing Gal
vanc circulation which will pass to the negative and
thence back again o the positive thus keeping up
tinuous Gavanic circulation throug hout the system.
Thus the most severe cases of DYSPEPSIA are PER-
MiNENTLY CURED. A FEW DAYS Is AMPLY
SUFFICIENT TO ERADICATE THE DISEASE OF
YEARS. "
CERTIFICATES AND TESTIMONIALS
OF tl.c most Uniossbted Character, ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

DOYS BOOTS-3 cases boys boots,
I'D a good article, for sale by
Nov. 1, 1850. A. NUDGE e. Co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14

nRIED FRUIT-Apples, Peaches,
IL new fruit, for sale by
Nov. l., 1850. A NUDGE e. Co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
IIo 5IOHt FeNuIIal uIIu tANeIIOEOeUI II
DR.. Christie's Csalvanic Curatives,

consists in the fact that they arrest and disease by
ouUard application in place Of the usual mode OF drug
gng, and ply sicng the patient till exhausted Nature
sinks hopelessly under the inlictioG.
They strengthen the whoie system, tqRaiise the cireu
laon of the blood promote The secrefions and do
the slightest INJURY under any circumstances Since their
Introduction in the United states only three years since
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
JNo. BROWN.

lust received a new assortment of Stone
q Ware, at ID. p. lNsKEEp 8 cos,
Nov. 18th, 1850. .f.s.s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-14
A Derangenaent of the Nervous system.

cines increase The disease for they weaken the vital
ges of the already Frustrated system while under the
strengthening le-gving vita! zing influence of Gal.
vansm, applied by this beautiful and wonderful dis
covery, the exhausted patient and weakened sufferer is
restored to former health strength elasticity and vgor
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-02-12
LECTURE OF GEN. HOUSTON.
Interesting Historical Incidents.

Gen. Houston delivered a lecture in Phila-
delphia. IN Tuesday. IN The subject ol
!. The Trials and Difficulties of our From.
tier Settlements. as verified in the histo.
~ OF Texas" The North American
says:
The style OF The speaker was al times
gloslnsly eloquent wi,rn depicting The
horrors a,,endeni upon lie Texas re,olu.
tio,. and the desperation 10 whirh The
Texans were wrought hy The conduct 81
the Mexican soldiery ana government.
At other Times. when vindica,ing The cha.
racer Of The Texan population from i'm.
putalinn Of being lugilives from Justice,
cni-,hrnais. &C.. he was witty and anus.
ing. In this cnnneclinn he stated i, as
FACT. that Texas was The first Stale in The
Union 10 adopt laws protecting The pro-
perry Of ma ried women. and exrmpiing
the homestead from seizure for debt. In
tracing The course of history from 1925 10
10 the present lime. he paid ferveni iri-
b 10 10 Stephen T. Austin. as the father
Of Texas. and the cause nf lis settlement
by emigranls from the Uuit, Il States. lie
alsn gave Santa Anna credit for The most
superior abilities as general. He lie.
nir, thai Great Britain had ever rni!ravor-
ed 10 treat with Texas for anuexalion 10
her tomininns, and said that all she en-
tleavnrrd 10 ,lo was 10 negotiate treaty
Of commerce ani friendship. by which
she proposed TO guarantee the indepen-
deuce Of Texas. Regarding annexation,
he said that he himself. by lis negolil-
linn. and exerlions. managed knowingly
To throw The question into the Presi,len-
iial election oil 1871. which he said was
Abe sole cause of the success Of MI. Polk,
in that contest.
lie said that during the pendency Of
the annexation question. he Intentionally
permitted il To he asserted that he was op-
p '~ed 70 the measure. knowing that any
anxiety on The part Of The rnlers Of Texas
for annexation was likely 10 operate l.
gainsl the measure in the United States /;
and added, that although General ] ack son
repeatedly wrote 10 him on the subject,
desiring him 10 clear his skirts Of the as
persion. he did mol explain. AS regards
The present progress Of Texas, he SAID
that 10000 emigrants entered il across
the Sabln IN the course of The last year,
and that during The present year the num-
Der would be doubled. lie pointed win
pride 10 the loyalty Of Texas. as evinred
IN her vote accepting she Compromise.
and SAID thai she had hard enough work
10 gel INTO the Union. so lha, there need
&c ~ fear Of her desiring to get out Of il.
eGen, lFJTsion closed with enloginm
on The Union. which was responded 10 By
Tue meeting viii ihrel cheers.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-02-12

Temperance Lccfures.-According
to notice Mr.. Philip 8. White, p. NJ. w. T. adj
dressed very large audience at Cedar Grove, IN
this county, on Saturday last The number pre-
sent Is variously estimated at fom twelve 10 III.
teen hundred persons. We learn that his address
made very deep impression upon the minds o.
all present, and that more than thirty additions
were made to the Order Of the Sons Of Tempe
rance. His lecture, we understand, was chieny
directed to an effort to remove the preudices &.
listing in the minds Of many against the ofder'
and the additions made on that occasion will az
ford but very slight indication Of the actual sue
cess Of his effort. Il may be months yet pe'''o
we can properly estimate the amount Of go'a
done -whcn those who entertained strong Prelu-
.diccs will have had time fully to weigh the arsa-
ments offered on that occasion.
Tnolhe evening. Mr.. White addressed q lar'o
audience at the court h,use in this place, COZ :
POSED rim irally >. ladies', an 1 nea iwO iiids