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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

A GRANDMoTnER.- As two urchins
were trotiing along together, one Of them
fell and broke pitcher which he was
carrying. He then commenced crying
when the other boy asked him why he
..took on so,'
cause says he, "when get home,
mother will lick me for breaking the
mng." !.
What" said tbe other, "hain you
got no grandmother living at your
hcnsef''
s-"No,' was the reply.
@Well, 1 have, and | might break Two
mngs, and they darn Tick me-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

A beggar's wallet is q mile 70 the bet
tom.
4 dangerous enemy is an unsafe
friend.
In a thousand pounds Of law there is
not an ounce If love.
Health is the greatest blessing Of man
kind. ye. it is treated as tile least.
The GOODNESS of determined manner
when in earnest, is what few people can
withstand.
Men will wrangle for religion write
fnri,--fght forit--die for it, anything
bn,--iiUt for il.
Good humor cxcris healthful inlh,-
ence npon the body; il is the clear blue
sky Of the soul.
II is easier u take counsel than to
give il. Wise mon think they do not
need il, and fools viii nc, have il.
I'll
Look for great things, expect great
things and work for great things, and
great things will surely be accomplished.
True love can no more be diminished
by the showers Of evil, .hsn flowers arc
marred by timely rain--Sir n. Silaep.
II was remark ofsihe excellent and
wise Fenclon, that 1--WE may all tolerate
all religions, since God himself equally
protects all
A land Of liberty is land Of news
papers. 1 had rather have newspapers
without government, said Jefferson.
than a government without newspapers.
Forgiveness is the most refined and
generous point of virtue that human ma
tnre can attain to. Cowarsls have dune
good and kind actions; but cowasdney
er forgare--it is moi his nature.
An affable department and compla-
cency Of behaviour, will ,lisarm The most
obstinate; whereas. il instead of calmly
pointing ont their mistake, we break out
into unseelnly sailies Of passion, we
cease 10 have any influence.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

AN ODp PREscElpTIoN.-An apolhe-
cary's boy was lately sent 10 leave at
one house a:box Of pills, and Al another
six live fowls. Confused on Tie way,
he left the pills where the fowls should
hive gone, and the fowls at the pill
place. The folks who received the
fowls were nstonished at receiving the
accompanying directions, "SwaIlow one
every two hours /"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
McL.ETIc. Joh3 c. IohKsoN
NcGlintic IL .goAass or,
PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS.

. II i'5tOfhIso * Do uEUasN,
/" 0ULD respectfully inform the citi-
w zens OF Wapello county that they
have associated themselves together Ia the
practice Of Medicine and Surgery. and hope
BY their acquaintance with the various dis
eases incident to this country, to merit and
receivea liberal share OF patronage. One
of US may at all times he found at cur Of
flee, IN Dahlonega, unless abseiit on Pro-
fessithla business.
Daflonega, May 9Th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

~ An agricultural society offered
a premium for the best mode OF IT.
rigafion. which was printed irrita.
fion. through Q mistake; whereupon an
honest farmer sent his wife 10 claim the
prize.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
HEW GOODS I! NEW GOODS II
Al Nudge 81 Co.

RE NOW receiving large and
"a seasonable stock OF all kinds 81
Simple a,l0 faiifn Drn Goaos, Gro,
series, Hardware. Queensware. Boots &
Shoes, &c which we offer to our cnsio.
mers, and the public generally, accord.
ing 70 the former nsages and customs Of
the old settlers. Al. AZ. e. ca.
Otumwa, Nov. |, '50.-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

During the first month or six weeks
lof session, there is rarely more husi-
ness done Than will make two numbers d
week-onc Of he Congressional Globe
and one of The Appenslix: hn, sInring the
remaindero of session. there is usually
sufficient matters for two or three num-
bers Of zach every week. The next SEES
sion will be unusually interesting; there.
fore, calculate that The Congressional
Globe and Appendix together wlIlmake
al leas, $500 large quarto pages. printed
in srpall type, BREWER and nanpareil.--
Complete Indexes 10 both will be fur
nished al the end OF the session.
I Jf subscribers shall not be satisfied
will, The work, the money paid by them
Tor il will he refunded To- them whenever
they return tie numbers which may have
been receivcdb BY them. IwiIl give sub
Scribers the subscription price fir any Of
the previous voumesof the Congression-
al Globe or The Appendix. except for, the
last session, and will thank any person
who will lei me have them.
have few copies al the back VOL
Zines of The Congressional tslohe ard
Appendix for sale al So volume bound,
which il is probable will he disposed OF
smn; and when ,hee are. they will then,
no doubt. command at leas, $40 a vol
nn,e, as they cannot be reprinted for less
Than that sum. There are rs back vol
,imes.
pI,DNrr
For ono copy Of the DALr GLoDE
! during the session. Sc 90
| Fur one copy Of the GoSeaEssm-
AL GLoBE during Tie session 8 90
For one copy Of the APPENDIX du-
ring the session 3 co
The money may be remitiri by mail
NJ my risk. Bank notes current where
subscriber resides will I've received al
par. Subscriptions should reach here
BY the l5l. Of Dtc., al f,iriilest, 10 in
sure ;lI the numbers.
The prices Of these papers are so lpw
thai cannot ais,rd 10 credit them out;
therefore no person need order them
Unless the money accompanies The order.
JOHN q. RiVES.
Washington City, Oct IL. 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
DIES MONIES VALLEY
N u r Sc r Y.
PERMANENTLY LOCATED AT
KEOKUK. IOWA.

s. 4
~ GORGE 4B. WILLIAMS Offers ca
NJ sale, this Fall and the coming Spr;nr.
a general and extensive stock Of FRuirand
ORNAMENTAL TREEs, SHRUBs, Ross. EvrR-
GREENS, &C., of various sises, suitable for
Orchard, Garden, and Ornamental plantinr.
10 which he respectfully solicits he atter.
ion of the public. The following are the.
pfiHci pal articles grown:
1000 Apple Trees--the stock at pres
emit embracing nearly all the popular varie--
Ties, and can be furnished Of any size. in
any quantity, and at low rates.
10000 Pear Trees yigor0us and we'll
grown, OF the latest and best kinds. Dwarf
Pears, or Ounce stocks, suitable for pyra-
midal trees.
10000 Peach Tress--of the largest and
most productive kinds. ~ s
1000 Plum Trees--of extra sizes, and
of the best varieties.
800 Cherries 500 Ounces, Apricots.
Nectarines, Almonds, &C.
Small Fruits-Red, white and black Chr
rants; English and Ohio tfooseberries.
Monthly, Virgins and Re-. Antwerp Rasp.
berries: Hovey' IS Seeding and Pine Straw
berries; Rhubarb aud Asparagus Roots.
Hiho, A4iioA, III slsS.y lIibItS, &C., urdpe
Vines,a large quality, and 3 Yeas old.
EveiSreens consisting Of Balsam FRS,
Spruce FRS, Pines, Arbof vitaes Red &C.
dars, Savin, Hemlocks, &C, with very
large assortment OF Shrubs, Roses, Shade
Trees, &c
10000 Fine Black Locust Trees--Ior
sale low BY the quantity.
lO0, 900 Usage Grange Plants for He'd
gcs, which | will set out and bring to per-
lection, as fence, for those who wish It.
And for those in the city who wish it,
will set out any kind of trees, and insure
their growth.
N. B.--The DIS MoINEs VALLEY Nurse
fy is is situasea near The corner of Fulton
and Fourteenth streets, midway between
the Plank Road and the River. Any or
.ders left with Messrs Cleghoril and Harri-
son, or Chittenden a. Mcdavic, promptly
attended to.
Allletters on business, TO be addressed to
the Proprietor, which will be attended 10
on receipt. X
Catalogues, with prices, sent free. to all
who apply. Packages delivered in the ci.
ty or Oh boats, without any charr,e
GEOEGE b. Wild ANS,
Keokuk, Sept, 70. 1851. Proprietor. Z.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
TO TAKE THE LEAD

among the popular magazines OF this coun-
try; and the host of imitatofs, w have
been constantly following oiling after
him in vain "--are sufficient to attest his
brilliant success. The promptness with
which every new idea that he suggests is
adopted By Others, is sufficient reason foi
his not being very explicit ana exact in his
promises of what is yet to GENE. He
does not wish to lay out plans for Others
to follow. 1t is sufficient, however, TO say
that all the existing popular features of the
llADys Book will be retained, and many
new ones, particularly attractive in a La
dy's Book and Family Magazine, viii be
introduced. The useful and the elegant
viii always be kept in view.
To the Magazines alone we must look for
the illusions of the master-minds Of Liter
aturc. 1t is useless to publish list OF
nariies--suffice it TO say. that we have pub
lishcd articles, and llav Others to publish,
from
al The best .7merica;s Hiriteys- Hale
and Eentalc.
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK for January.
1851 Twill contain in addition to the most
beautiful and numerous Engravings--ti &c
of which are CoLoRED--an additional guam
tity of reading, by American authors =
There is no question about the fact, and
the tens OF thousands sof notices that we
have fromt the contemporary press will es
tablish it, thatit is
The most Magnificent Pers0di-
cal i'm the World!
The publisher will give 70 Nos. for 1852,
that the London Arts Union would be
proud Of, and their price is $l0 ye:sr.
Ii must be observed that the LaDY's
Book cutters to the taste of the American
Ladies. 1t fur ishes them with everything
that can interest Lady--and among 9TH
ers is the following
Godey's Reliable FaslioR Plates
Monthly!
with full descriptions besides chit-chat
upon the Fashions every month; giving full
explanations OF every thing new III the.
Fashionable World.
CUR MODEL COTTAGES.
This is q department peculiarly our own,
and the beauty and utility Of our models
has every where been acknowledged.
FOR THE L.aDLESg
We have undoubted Receipts, Model
Cottages, Model Cottage Furnitnre, Pat
terms for Window Curtains, Music, Croch-
ct Work, Knitting Netting, Patchwork,
Crochet Flower Work, Hair Bfaiding, Rib
bon Work, Chenille Work, Lace Collar
Work, Chilaren's and Infants Clothes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
MEDICAL uoTTCE.

rI,HE UNDERSIGNED. would res pect-
4 fully inform the inliabitants Of 0ttum-
waand surrounding county, that theS have
associated themselves together In the prac-
tice Of Medicine and Surgery in Ottulnwa,
where they will attend all calls intIle line
OF their profession. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges in ali cases.
". w. COFFIN.
AID. WOOD, M. ID.
Ottumwa Nov. I5th 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

~ a.'Thc last case Of spiritual knock
ings we had in Woonsockct," says The
Patriot, twas man about half seas O.
yer tapping at TIE pos,-oliice window
for gin cocktail. !
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

Shocking ,imcs!'' as the old woman
SAID when the lightning knocked her
oger the wash rub.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

a Goob ONE We find the follow
ing rich punin the Yankee Blade:
a High Churchman was ance asked,
y bat made his library look 50 Min2"
HE reply was:
!. "A y books all keep Lent
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

M. IL. AYRES,
W)oissalc Giio t.etai! Drnssist,
AND DEALER IN
Drugs, MNdicines, Genirals. Paints,
OILS, furnishes, Dye Stuff, brushes.
Perjamery. Untdow Giass. Putty,
Druggist md Physiciaa's Glass
Hare, Patent lbtairi,ses. Pore Hines
tcr 4Nedicieal proposes, &c. 8,
Sign of the Big Mortar,
MAIN STREET, KEOKUK.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, IS5l.Iy
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

IL AVlNG purchased the entire stock Of
A. STREET BRoTHERs, at Agency City, is
prepared to sell goo dis at their old stand on
rs reasonable terms as they can be bought
elsewhere. -
Dry Goods and c. ,,aeez-,,ta ss, Boofs and
Shoes. HIS, Caps, irya, Nuiis, CAST
uigs, Qneeaspare, S-c. &c. Sc,
always on hand He will be glad to see
hls friends and the public generally. Come
en- and see what an impression the Dimes
viii create. June 23i. 1851. IL.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
MASONIC.
MASONIC.

" HE STATED communication Of Olive
Il EIanchlodge, No. az, will be held at
Tie Masonic Hall, in AgencysCity on Aion-
day the 6th day OF Decembsr, att O'Clock
r Nj. A Functual attendance oi ali tie
members is requested. Brethren oil sool
staidng ia all regular I.od yes are res preti tut
ly invited TO attend.
WM. r. M. GRiGGS, Sscy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

fg Il is stated that among our mil
ions Of farmers there is notone Jew.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
E.EDlcAL NOTICE.
J. -. Deyira,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
oT,rrNyyA rnwA

oTTUMWA, IOWA.
M iii praet c. nth Courts OF the
w River coun. les and in The Spprslns
Court.
Having the appointment OF No Any Pen
Lac, he s.ih always bcsni,plied with Bank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds OF Trust, SSc,,
ard gave fioii z: attention to CoNsEYAN-
CHG. FxAMiNATIcG OF TITLES. &c
Particular elten,ion given to securing
and collecting depis. SALE ANA I.ocaroS
of WaRRANrs x PURCHASE and SsI.s or
Il sAL EsrAff. july 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

4 iASSIAlERES--A large assortment
~ of black and fancy colors Of the
latest style for sale by
Nov. l., 1850. "a. NUDGE a. Co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
Godey's Lady'S Book
FOR 1852.
INCREASE OF READING
NATTER! II!

THE LADY'S BOOK for the ensuing
year, will present many novel features suit
ed to the advancing demands Of the pub
lie taste. 1t has ever been the object Of the
uublisIrr
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
ID. IF. Gaylord
A u g ITO N f Z K /,

oTTUMwA, IOWA.
I" IILattend tomaking sale Of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time. for reasonable Compensation.
He may befound ia Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1881.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27
Friendship Division No. SO S. +.

M EETS Monday evenings, at their Hail
lIk on Front street. Brethren from d
distance are invited to attend. a pune
tual attendance Of the members is reql,est-
cd BY order of the Division.
- 81 r.. WASHBURN, n. Il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

liNGHAMS-2O pcs. einghans.
NJ solid and Ianey colors, just recei.
yed and for sale by A.MuDcE & Co.
Nov. L, 1850. s y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

DRIED FRUiT--Apples Peaches,
IL new fruit, for sale by
Nov. /, 1850. A MUDGE& Co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

Doors Mems .hick, kip and calf,
ID good assortment. and OF the hest
quality Tor sale BY, A. MI DGE g. co
Nov. 4, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

GHOES--fi cases mems Kip and thu
ID Shoes. a FIRST rate article. for sale by
Nov. 4, 1850. A. NUDGE II Co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

II. NOTION YARN--Hos. Z, 8, 8, 10,
NJ Piitsburg manufacture, just rcceip-
ed and for sale by A. MuDoE q Co.
Nov. /, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

DRlNTS--200 pieces prinis from s
Il 70 90 cents per yard, just received
and for sale BY A. NUDGE 4 Co.
! Nov. =, 1850. Z q 49,. s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-11-27

IATTINEIS a. KY. JEANS--A
M very large assortment just received,
and for sale by Al. MUDGEA Co.
Nov. l, 1850.
The southern press., 1851-05-14

the government advertisements, and by otiice
seekers-but by nobody else.
The assumption of a Free-soil tone by the
Wing party will drive the Democratic party in
an opposite direction, and it will be compelled to
re-adjust the compromise, or fail. Hence there
was force in the suggestion of Mr.. CHEvEs to
the Charleston Convention--that the Demo-
cratic party might yet, as in '9s, save the Con-
stitution. And, in such struggle, it might get
all the Southern States, and a few of the
Northern.
Among the indications, we are gratIfed to
learn that the spirit Of the Virginia people is
high above he position assumed at the late SEES
sion of the legislature. Every where the oppo-
nents of the compromise are re-nominated for
Congress, and the prospect is that all will be
reelected.
Let then, every friend of Southern rights
stand fast to his faith and to his integrity, and
the South may yet be redeemed. But let no
coalition be formed with any party on the basis
of surrendering the simple justice for which We
have been contending.
fthe Wings of KeAtuekywill notsupport Gen.
ScoTT unpledged, none Of the Southern Wings
will. And we doubt whether the SouthernWhigs
will have influence enough in the North to over
come the combined tendencies in that section to
Abolition, military popularity, and political
power, which would all be INDUCED by making
Gen. ScoTT candidate. We should, therefore,
not be surprised that the Southern Wings, on
rejecting upon the consequences of his cleo
ton, should come over to the Southern rights
party, whilst the Southern compromise demo-
Gratis may be embarrassed by the desire to pre-
serve Northern connection, and fail bothin the
North and South.
The southern press., 1851-05-14

Political communities must assert their rights,
or none will concede them. The true issues,
then, 10 our State, are acquiescence and concur
renee in the late compromise BILLS or opposi-
ton and resistance to them.
Southern rights men may differ about the
proper remedy. / have heretofore presented
my views as to the proper remedies, in my late
message, and by my signature to the address Of
the central committee, appointed by the friends
of Southern rights. shall boldly and consci-
enciously advocate them, until the people Of the
State shall, in the convention to meet in Novem-
Der next, declare the proper remedies, and estab-
lish the Position which Mississippi is hereafter
to occupy on these vitality important subjects.
Whatever that action may be, i doubt not it will
be wise and efficient; and, as State rights
man, shall feel it my duty, even if at variance
with my own opinions, to sustain the action Of
the State, in her sovereign character.
have, gentlemen, thought proper to say thus
much in answer to your obliging letter Of invi-
tation to attend a barbecue at the seat of gov.
ernment shall be happy to accept your inyi-
tation at such time as may be convenient to YOU.
AS learn, privately, that the l4th Of May will
be suitable to you, accept it, unless you select
another day.
With very high regard, remain
Your friend and fellow-citizen,
j. A. QUITMAN.
The southern press., 1851-05-14
Rum on the Bank Of England.

1t appears that when the Arctic sailed, a run
on the Bank of England had been going on for
more than week. No cause is assigned. And
as trade had been prosperous, and the exports
of England enormous, and a large number OF
visitors to the Worlds Fair had arrived, and
must have brought large amount of money,
we can account for the run on the bank only by
imputing it to the alarm created by the gather
ing of so many people in London suspected OF
revolutionary designs.
By the PR vious steamer, we had information
that 100000 persons bad taken passports in
France for London. If that is true, it bodies no
good to England.
The southern press., 1851-05-14
FOURTH DAY.
THURSDAY, May 8.

At 10 o'clock A. NJ, pursuant TO adjournment
the convention assembled, and the President hav.
ing taken the chair, the following prayer was
offered up by the Rev. DIR. GILMAN.
Almighty God who Modest in thy hand the
destinies Of thy children, and art acquainted with
all our ways, we would begin, continue and end
all things in thee. Without thy bleSsing, we
feel ourselves TO be poor, blind and miserable
but with thy blessing, we may hope for the hap.
piest issues out Of every trial and every difficulty
We invoke n devine benediction on the as.
semby which is here convened As they are
soon about TO return TO their friends and
their homes, may they carry with them the con.
seriousness that they have aimed at. the best in
terests of their immediate constituents and Of
the beloved State, beneath whose sheltering
The southern press., 1851-05-14
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The convention having re-assembled, the dis
cussion WIS resumed by Hon w. f. CoLcocK
in support Of the recommendations Of the com.
mitiee, who was followed by Hon. r. W. BARN
WELL in opposition. JOIN A. CALHOUN, esq,
next addressed the convention in advocacy Of
the committee.
Col. A. p. HAYNE then moved on adjourn
ment, but withdrew Il at the request Of Gen. J..
III. ADAMS, who submitted a resolution that the
debate on the report Of the committee should
close, and The question be taken at 9 ocl ock to-
morrow evening; which was adopted. The
convention then adjourned until 10 O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
The following resolutions were submitted by
Mr., FIcKLIS, in behalf Of the Southern Rights
Association Of St Lukes, on Tuesday but were
omitted in our report Of the proceedings:
!. ResolDed, That the right of secession is one
Of the sovereign rights Of the St2tes composing
the confederacy Of States, known rs the United
States Of America, 10 be exercised by any State
at its discretion.
q Resolred That crisis has arrived which
mperativey demands the exercise Of that right
by the State Of South Carolina.
3. ResolUed, That in postponing the exercise
Of this, even for limited period, this State is
actuated by spirit of Cancellation, and desire
to afford to the other Southern States an oppor-
tunity for cooperation.
4. Rssolped. That so soon rs IL shall appear
that there is no reasonable hope Of corporation
on the part Of any other Southern State, the in
terests and the honor of South Carolina i'm.
peratiyey demand that she shall forthwith pro-
coed to withdraw herself from the Union.
g. ResoiUed, That this convention can see no
possible reason for postponing the action Of this
State beyond the month Of January next.
The southern press., 1851-05-14

sY-We find the following in the Southern
(Norfolk) Argus. We would | Ike the Republic
to explain.
ANOTHER FREE-SoHER APPOINTED BY FILL
MORE" Grafton Baker of Missouri, has been
appointed by President Fillmore, Chief Justice
of the Supreme Conrt of the United States for
the territory of New Mexico. 1t is well known
that Grafton Baker in the canvass of lS4S and
ls49, contended on the stump, that the Lea loci
of our Mexican territory would prevail despite
the Constitution, and we have no doubt his ap-
pointment was made with that view of the ques.
tion~