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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

are not practical surveyors, and who en-
ployed two gentlemen of this vicinity to
do the work, while they reaped the pro-
fits! and, also, to Hon. A. C. Dodge, and
others in his party. who, many of them
never left home and rocketed quite a
handsome sum, and Dodge only made a
trip to his, but did not do the work!
We hope the Republic don't mean to
tramp on the Democratic Governors
toes, who gave the running of the South
ern Boundary Line TO gentleman who,
if practical surveyor, we are informed
did not do the work!
But we have no doubt but that Mr..
Sargent will GO on as he has began,
giving contracts 10 none who do not take
the field in person. Ii he should, we
hope the Republic will have the candor
to give him credit for carrying out to the
letter the doctrine TO which il has so re-
Gently become so enthusiastic convert.
We have hopes of the Republic men
now, as they are Beginning to look the
right way, on one subject, if no more.
We may have overlooked them, but
we do not remember any deputy yet ap.
pointed by Gen. Sargent, who is not
competent TO do the work. We DO not
wish to boast Of our qualifications, but
we must inform the Republic that we in
tend TO do our own surveying and hope
to be able TO do it TO the satisfaction Of
the government--to whom alone, we are
responsible. Will that do, Mr.. Repub-
L.. ------ -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
"Buriington and Ottumwa--
Plank Roads,"

Under the above caption, the last Re-
public has some very silly, though spite
lul remarks, in which its editors accuse
Burlington of coqueiing with Oskaloosa
and Brighton; and Keokuk and the Cou-
rier, with bribery and corruption. The
places thus accused, are abundantiy able
10 speak for themselves. So far as we
are concerned, we always consider lhe
source from which such charges come,
and certainly we have no fears from that
quarter. Base minds love to harbor
base thoughts, and corrupt men always
imagine that they see corruption in the
motives of others.
We were present at the meeting al
which the company was organized and
the name changed from the Ottumwa and
Fairfield to the Ouumwa and Liberty
vile Plank Road Company. On the
motion TO change the name of the com.
pany, quite debate sprung up, and the
reason assigned by the friends of the
motion for the change was, that the COM
pany ought not to leave tho main divide;
but keep the advantage by stopping on
the divide at Lbertyville, and then we
were sure Of being met by either Keo-
kuk OF Burlington and very probably by
both. The motion prevailed by almos,
unanimous vote. The company had
no idea, have not now, unless we
are much mistaken,-of crossing Cedar
to get TO any town. They intend TO do
what they agreed to do, and what they
have published to all concerned that
they would do. viz: make road TO ID
eriyyille. And they do not care if eve
ry town on the Mississippi. and the
''restof mankind" make roads to meet
them at that point.
We, as the conductor Of public
journal, have expressed our opinion that
Keokuk would NEE, us at that pointiirst.
We expressed it with full knowledge
Of all the circumstances and facts in the
case, and we are satisfied that time,
(which proves all things will show
that we are correct. ST.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
The Mass Meeting ON next Sat-
&a&H urday. E So

We hope every wing in the county
will recolecl that Saturday (to-morrow,)
the 2ls, inst, is the day appointG for
the wings of this county to meet at
the Court House, organize the party,
and choose ticket to be supported at
the approaching election.
Under the New Code the duties Of the
county officers are very much increased,
and the responsibilities are very great
These Offices ought to be filled by the
best and most competent persons in the
county. If ever we expect 70 see the
county out of debt, with good public
buildings, good roads, and in flourish
ing condition, we must have just such
men to manage our affairs. II is high
time then that the wings of this county
should awake from their slumbers, or
ganize themselves thoroughly, and Sc
lect the best men in the county for these
oflices-mcn who have the confidence Of
the people, and whose qualifications.
probi,y and fai,hlulness are acknowled-
ged all over the county.
TO secure SO desirable an object,
there must be a general turnout from all
parts of the county, so that every part OF
the county will bring up for nomination
their best men and out of these the peo-
pie, when collected, can choose good
ticket. Let no trivial excuse keep you
at home. and slumber when YOU see our
county affairs bunglingly transacted, TIE
county in debt, and taxes high. lfyou
you do, you will regret that you did not
attend to this matter in person, and lend
your influence and help in getting good,
competent officers.
Come up, then, and do your duty
each one of you. Do your whole duty,
70 yourself, to the county, and to the glo-
rious principles you protestant if, af-
ter you have fought like good and val
liant soldiers, you are vanquished by
numbers, you will at least have the proud
satisfaction to know that you have done
your whole duty in sustaining priaciples
time-honored and glorious, and which
have ever, when carried out in their true
spirit, redounded to the honor and pros
periiy Of our great country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

II The Fort Madison statesman
thinks we misunderstood an article in
Mat paper; complaining of the county
0llicers. We certainly understood from
ghe tenor of the article, and its being adj
dressed TO the Democrats of Lee, calling
for a reform in their nominations--thal
il referred exclusively to Democratic of.
ficers. As we know nothing about the
abuses complained of, or, who held the
oflices--we of course are not prepared
to say TO which party the structures Of
the Statesman properly belongs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

NOTICE is hereby given that on the
IN 2lst day of July next, at l o'clock
IP. M. in pursuance of an order of the Pro-
bate Court in aud for the county of Polk
i'm the State of Iowa, | win offer for sale
lat the door of the Court House in Ottum-
wa. Wapello county. in said State, the fol-
lowing Real Estate, to-wit;
The South East quarter of Section No.
nineteen (l9) Except so acres off of the
east side OF said quarter) in Township No.
Seventy Two North of Range Fifteen West,
and the West half of the North East quar-
ter OF Section No. Thirty and the North
half OF the South East quarter of same
section, all in Town 70 and range afore-
said, in Wapcllo county, Iowa.
/ TERMS OF SALE.-One fourth down, one
fourth in six months, and the remainder in
mine (9) months.
w. w. WILLIAMSON,
Admistratorof Joseph Ockerman, decd.
June, I'll, lS5l-6w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
Great Sale of Property!

WILL sell, in the Town of Ashland,
w Wapello county, Iowa, on SATUR-
DAY the 28th dayof JUNE, 1851. without
reserve, to the highest bidder, 81 Town
Lots; also two well furnished Store House
Rooms, 10 feet by 80. ready to put up
goods in. Terms-Six months credit, by
purchaser paying 500 on contract and Civ
ing note with approved security. Deeds
made on day of Sale.
Will offer for sale on the same day, the
Tavern Stand known as the Ashland House,
and connected whit is two acres of land,
and large Frame Barn There are 100
Apple Trees on the premises, so of them
large size and have borne fruit three years.
j will offer it for one fifth cash down and
the balance in three equal payments on 6
IL and Is months time, notes bearing per
cent interest. Deed made at last payment
or when approved security is given. Pos
session given within ten days. For further
particulars apply to
THOMAS PING, Proprietor.
| Ashland May l5, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

a On Saturday last the river had
fallen until il was nearly within its banks;
but on Saturday night we had very
heavy rain, and the river commenced ri
sing on Sunday morning. On Tuesday
evening it lacked only few inches Of
coming up to heformer high water mark.
1t is falling now, but from the heavy rain
that fell on Wednesday night we may
expect another rise.
The prospect seems gloomy, indeed,
for onr farmers, as it has been nothing
but rain--rain-rain for the last six
weeks. We hope, however, thatit may
turn out better than we anticipate. /,
is better to be cheerful and not give way
10 dependency.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
by the President of the
United States.

u
IN PURSUANCE of law, /, WILLARD
Il 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 west of the
Gth principal meridian.
Township seventy nine. of range TWEEN
LYNNE.
Townships seventy-nine and eighty, OF
range THIRTY.
Townships seventy-nine and eighty, of
range THrRTY-oNE.
Townships seve nty mine, eighty and eigh-
ty-one, of range THIRrY-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, to-wit:
North Of the base line and wcst of the
nm principal meridian.
Township seventy, of range THIRTY.
Township seventy, of range THIRTY-Two
Township seventy, of range THIRTY
THREE
At the Land Office at DUBUQUE, or
Monday the eighteenth day of August next
for the disposal of the following tracts, to-
wit:
A small island in sections SEVENTEEN and
EIGHTEEE, in township eighty two north, oil
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 "those swamp and over
flowed lands made unfit thereby for cult
vation,'' if any, which shall be selected b,
the State authorities before the days APP
pointed for the commencement of the pub.
lie sales respectively, under the act emit.
tied San act to enable the State of Arkan-
sas and other States to reclaim the sswamr
lands within their limits" approved Sep,
TENDER 18th, 1850, WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM
THE SALE. And no locations for lane
bounties heretofore granted by any law oil
Congress, for military services rendered te
the United States, WILL BE PERMITTED on
ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED LANDS, as
kprovided by the act entitled, San act ma
king appropriations for the civil and diplo
matte expenses Of Government" &C., APP
proved 3D. March, 1851.
The offering of the lands will be common
ced 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, and the sales thus
closed; but no sale shall be kept open Ion,
ger than two weeks, and no private entry
of any of the lands win be admitted until
after the expirationof the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City oil
Washington, this sixth day Of May, Anne
Domini one thousand eight hundred anc
fifty
WILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
J. BUTrERFIELD,
Commissioner of the Gen.
eral Land Office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

"We approve Of the remarks>of the
Ledger, believing that i, is as ridiculous
and absurd to appoin. man deputy
surveyor, who is totally unacquain,ed
with The science Of surveying, as i,
would be 10 elect q man Clerk of the
District Court who could not write. -
RepubRc.
When did the editors of the Republic
become converts TO the doctrine of Civ
ing contracts to none but practical sur
veyors, who would take the Geld in per-
soma Was il while Gen. Jones was Civ
ing profitable contracts to Messrs, Hen
dershot. and leffries, Of this place, who
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
WHIG MASS MEETING.

WHIG MASS MEETING.
THE Wings of WapeIlo County
are requested to meet EN MASSE
at the Court House in Ottumwa,
on SATURDAY the 2lst day of
JUNE, for the purpose of choosing
candidates to be support
ed at the approaching election, for
the different county Offices; and to
attend to other important business
connected with the interests of the
party. e,
A full attendance is earnestly
solicited. 1t is hoped that every
Wing in the county will make an
effort to be present on that day.
by order of the Central Com
mittee. j. I'D. DEVIN, Ch'rm.
JUNE 9th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

TT We publish in another column, a
letter from PLATT SMITH, Esq, Of Du-
buque, TO the Editor of the Fairfield
x.edger, in relation to the course adop-
ted and pursued by the new Surveyor
General. We are satisfied that when
the Editor Of the Ledger becomes ac-
lquainted with the course Of General Sar-
gent, he will approve Of it, as we think
must every unprejudiced mind.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
81 o a MS
Family Ointment.

"liily ohtlllSutg
Is Mid, Safe, Thorough, and the great
est External Remedy euer used. IL
is composed of Vegetable Extracts,
and possesses poirer unegualled IN
the annals of Medicine for the cnre
of Lafammato,y Diseases.
tits universally acknowledged to be an
inlallible remedy in every case where it
has been faithfully applied on the hui
man system, for promoting Insensihle
Precipitation, and is invaluable in all dis
eases of the flesh. Obstinate Ulcers,
Old Sores, Chilblains and
sPRAINED LIMBS,
Can be relieved of rain and all infama-
ton, and cured Immediately by a free use
of Sloan's Ointment.
o. FOR BURNS, ..szszfa
Sloan's Ointment has no equal. IL re-
lieves all pain in a few minutes, and heals
rapidly, without leaving scar.
a scALD HEAD.
Every case Of this troublesome complaint
can be cured with Sloan's Ointment, If the
directions are strictly followed.
PILES.
Sloan's Ointment affords immediate relief
and has cured hundreds of cases after all
other remedies had failed.
GROUP.
At the approach of its rattle, can be inn
mediately arrested by Q free use of Sloan's
Ointment.
BALD HEAD.
Sloan's Ointment removes all inflammation
from the scalp, consequently vigorous
growth of hair follows.
SORE THROAT.
And cutaneous Eruptions, Sore Nipples,
Sore Breasts, Diseases of the Eye, Ague in
the Face, Rheumatic Pains, contracted
cords, Pain in the Side, Back, and other
parts of the system, boils, bruises, Fresh
wounds, and every kind of sore contain
ing the least particle of inflammation are
permanently cured by this great remedy.
HEALING VIRTUES.
1t is FACT, authenticated here, as well
as all over the State, and indeed the whole
western states, that Sloan medicines have
obtained wide spread celebrity and repu-
tation, to which they are Justly entitled by
their "healing virtues" and powers. We
are not among those who are prone to en-
endorse every patent humbus. that comes
along, and in this instance have delayed
our endorsement until we have been able
to make assurance double sure, not only
by testing them personally ourselves, but
from the testimony of numerous portion
of the community living around Hill
nois Globe, April Ii, 1870. s.s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
PHOENIX STOVE WORKS
QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

THE subscriber is manufacturing at these
i works his Prairie State Cooking Stoves
OF sizes, also the Irveing Air Tight 81
yes, Premium do 3 sizes, Commercial Par
lor, do 4 sizes, three sizes of which have
open fronts with folding doors, Phoenix 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
stock & Brothers, OF Keokuk, for the same
price save the addition of freight.
June 6, lS5l.y...4. A. CQAST0CK.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

" We cordially endorse and com.
mend to our readers the sentiments ex-
pressed in an article, which we copy
In to-day's paper from the Washington
Republic, in relatioa to the River and
narbor Improvements.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

The Louisville Courier thus speaks OF Bulls Sarsaparifa
We have been shown, by Mr. John Bull proprietor of
that worldrenowned preparation, Bulls Fluid Extract Of
Sarsapara original genuine, and beautiful letter,
addressed to him by the accomplished lady Of of the
most eminent old physicians in the West giving detailed
account Of Of the most astonishing record
formed alone by the OF " Bulls Sarsaparilla."
This most excellent and charming lady lad long suffered
from prolapsus utcr fuor abs piles and chronic diseases
of the stomach and digestive and arrangement of
the whole SYSTEM attended with distressing cutaneous
ton, sick headache, and violent attacks of cramp. After
exhautng all Of her husbands SKILL and applying to many
celebrated medical gentlemen, both at home and abroad
and also using great quantities of "Townsend's Sarsapa-
ra without the slightest relief she induced to
"John Bulls Sarsaparilla." And what the happy
resultl After the Of few bottles perfect and
iu curee lady restored to perfect health and to her
usual flow of spirits .tss.s ssH
Such letters the speak Of must afford Mr. Bull
more real qualifications than could the possession of count
less wealth. And whether he accumulates wealth not
by the sale of his truly valuable Medicine being its author
is glory and honor enough; and he say to the world
without fear of contradiction 81 have in my poverty
ieyed more human suffering than did Stephen Grard
John Jacob Astor with their millions"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

70 Messrs. Tate and Coffin, of this
place, left here on Wednesday last for
ST. Louis. with the intention OF purcha-
sing a steamboat in partnership with E.
Manning, of Keosauqua, who proposed
10 take half the stock. 1t is. the inten.
ton TO run her to the mouth in high wa
ter, and from the dams 10 IT. Des Moiues
in low water. Three citizens of Fl.
Des Moines, also, passed down the riv-
er yesterday, with the intention of taking
a share IN the boat. So we-may be GER
tain now Of having steamboat 10 run
on the Des Moines. s
Np0re when Young and snend ~ Iey, nh
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
AGENcY c Try. juno I4th. ISL.

MIR. SrsEET:-You will please announce
the name of CHARLES DUDLEY as
candidate for the office of County Judge, at
the ensuing August election.
Prs. fee 81.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
OTTUMwA, IOWA.

" The attention of our readers are
called to the advertisement of public
Land Sales in Iowa, in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
CITY BOOK STORE,

KEOKUK, IOWA.
In the Post Office Buildings, on ID street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in Keo-
III. kuk Store for the sale of Books,
Stationery, and all articles usually found
i'm Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, to
satisfy the wants of the people Of the Des
MONIES Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, will be accommodated, ON better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis, -especi-
ALLY in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fam
Icy articles. He will endeavor always to
have on hand general assortment of
School Books and the standard works of
the day.
CHEAP LiTERATuRE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited to Wis
it his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, l8ol.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
Notice to Pre-. Emption Claimants

Every person entitled to the right of
presumption 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 recei-
yer OF the proper land office, and make pay
ment therefor AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER
SEEING HIS NOTICE, and before the day APP
pointed for the commencement of the pub
lie sale Of the lands embracing the tract
claimed; otherwise such claim will be for
feited. ]. BUTTERFIELD,
Commissioner of the Gen.
eral Land Office. June Goth.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
RHEUMATISM CURED,

Let all who suffering under the agoDizing
rheumatism read the following may be done
for them, if they will the infallibe remedy:
UMcSTowN. Ky, May IL, 1s4s.
Mr.. JOHN Bull: Dear &r,-For the last three years.
have been afflicted with Rheumatism the severest char
acter at times i'm the greatest agony pain. tried
every remedy could for the dsease but
permanent relief until induced TO your prepara-
ton of Sarsapara which has entirely cured of Rheu
matism, and greatly improved my general health
than medicine used have been free pain
for several months and have doubt the perma-
nent and recommend it the best medicine in for
Rheumatism. ISIfAM BRIDGES.
1t is useless 10 produce further testimony in this
great remedy 1t has only to be tried and proved to
vince the public Of its superior efficacy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
FLOUR FOR SALE

4 I Pennington, and on the way by
"A Keel Boat to Ottumwa, where il will
be deposited as soon as possible. a
JOSEPH PRICE. :
Pennington, June 18th, lS5l.4w +
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
NOTICE.

TNHE STOCKHOLDERS of the Ottum-
Il wa and Libertyvile Plank Road Com
pany are hereby notified that an Instalment
of ten per cent, upon the stock of the
Company, Will be required on or before the
first day of July next.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
JOSEPH LEIGHTON, Sec.
Ottumwa, May 18th, lS5l.-w4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20
Notice To Females.

John Bulls Sarsaparilla Is Of the greatest female
medicines in existence. In those numerous cases
where the constitution is debated the energy Ia
lesened when the efforts of nature weak and decent
profuse and overwrough when the face is pale and
eooress the strength feeble and yielding the spirit trou
bed and depressed the health broken, mind shaken, and
consequently the happiness estroyedthen Bulls Sara
para is sovereign remedy 1T assists nature i'm the per-
Torrance of her duty, braces the whole SYSTEM
permaaenty the natural energies distractions,
checks creates pure and healthy blood mpats
health and happiness Were ladies generally adopt the
Of this Medicine would far less suffering disease
and unhappness among them than exists health would
take the place of disease the cheek would succeed tina
pad face should have smiles instead of tears
haps happy long life instead Of cut short by disease
made miserable by continued suffering and affection
At that critical period termed the turn of % which is
often attended with much danger Bulls Sarsapara is
found to exert most beneficial effect All ladies approach
ing this crisis should be appraised of this fact and avail
themselves of this valuable Medicine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-06-20

Spare when young, and spend when old.