Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-10-24
fflisrrlansons advertisements,
TO THE LOVERS OF
Goad, Interesting and
Substantial Books,
IN THE UNITED STATES,

Il feet ON the first of July. permits us to
forward by mail to all parts OF the United
States bound volumes, not weighing over
-32 ounces. This law will be a great event
in the history Of Literature and the Book
trade. For it will enable us to fnrnish TO
The reinotest dwelling. wherever tuere is a
post office, nearly all the valuable books
published Gas much the largest portion
weigh less than two pounds) at publishers
prices. So that that those living in the ex-
IRENE parts of the Union who are far from
q book store can procure, without addition
al price any book that they may want, thus
having all the advantages Of a city resi-
dence in procuring books.
We are sole publishers of the following
new and popular books, adapted TO all
tastes, which we will forward free or ex-
pense tpost paid to any post Office in tbs
United States, on receiving the price (post
paid;) which may be sent at our risk, il
inaiied in presence Of the post master.
The Life Of Napoleon Bonaparte, Empe-
ror of France, byJ. G.. Lockhalt--tine por
trait-392 pages II mo. muslin, gilt back
lS1, 25.
The above is just ready and is destinedt c
have very extensive sale, as every page i
filled with the absorbing events Of the dai
~ life of the Great Emperor.
I The Life OF the Empress Josephine, frs
wife Of Napoleon, by r. g. Headley, witt
portrait. 1853 pages, ~ mo, muslin, (ninti
Ifhousansi) 50.
..lt is BY far the most interesting history
we have seen. his style is flowing aad elo
quent. ~ Wash. Union.
..Fllled with sparkling gems, occasion
al flashes Of thought, make the reader pause
10 Contemplate their fullness and beauty
~ Observer. (,
The Life Of George Washington, FRS
! President of the United States, BY Jaret
Sparks. l.. L. d., 674 pages, II mo. muslin
new and fine edition, with portrait, 81 so
The greatest subject by the greatest BIZ
ographer living
Lives Of Mary ana Martha Washington
Mother and wife Of George Washington
revised and enlarged. By Margaret C.. Con-.
| ling, with portrait, 246 pages, IL, mo
muslin, 9th thousand, IS cents.
This is the first account in book form
of these remarkable women
1.-The authoress's biograpters are traced
in the chaste elegancies that belong to tht
finished periods of refined style. which
fascinates the reader with what she has than
contributed to our national Literature"
The Life of General Lafayetta, by p. G.
Iieadley, 377 PAGES, IL mo. with d portrai
ldniform with s.Headley's Josephine. -
| 81 ,25.
..HeadIey's Lafayette is the most com
plete and reliable biography OF the gallant
champion OF American liberty. and is filled
with thrilling and eloquent events in his
Iliic.7
The Life Of Benjamin Franklin, written
by himself. fine portrait, ~ mo. muslin
Es,25.
The above includes the most valuable
Essays OF: the great American Philosoph.
aud Statesman.
The Lille OF john Quincy Adams, sixth
| President OF the United States, by William
III. Seward, (29th thousand muslin, gill
back, 404 pages portrait, 81 ,25.
sPerhaps the best recommend to the a.
boye splendid tribute to the sold man elo-
quent, IL the remarkable sale OF mere than
one thousand a lnonth for two years
| Life of General Andrew Jackson, seventh
President Of the United States; By }. s.
| .Ienkilis, same style, I'll %.
The only complete biography of "Oll
Hickory" extant-
Life of General Zachary Taylor, twelftf
President CT the United States, by Ii
Montgomery, same style, 463 pages, 81 20
Twenty five thousand copies OF the a
! bore have been sold BY us.
History Of the War with Mexico, from
the commencement of hostifties with the
United States. TO the ratification Of Peace;
embracing detailed accounts of the bril-
liant achievements of Generals Taylor. Scott,
Worth, Twiggs, Kearney, and Others, By ]
S. Jenkins, 5i4 pages, large ~ mo-. 20 il
Illustrations, gilt back, muslin, 18th thoas-
and, $3.50
The Generals OF the Last War with Great
Britain, with portraits of Generals Brown,
Macomb, Scott, jackson, Harrison and
Gaines, by ]. s. Jenkins, 467 pages, muslin
IL mo. sl.25.
Indian c aptiycs. or Life lathe 9vigwam
being true narratives of captivcs, who have
been carried away By the Indians from ihs
frontier settlements Of the United States
from the earliest period to the present time
BY Samuel G. Drake, IL mo. muslin. Az
pages, 81 20.
E Mild scenes of a Hunters Life, inlit
ding Cummings adventures among the Ii
ons, Elephants and other wild animals o.
Africa, with three hundred illustrations
4t0 pages. by John Frost - 100. 81, 80
Golden Steps for the Young, to Useful
ness. Responsibility and Happiness, being
a series OF Lectures to the Young OF botE
sexes, BY John Mather, Austin, author ol
= Voice 10 Youth, &c, IL mo-, 24z pages
with steel Frontispiece, muslin, 18th thou
sand rs cents
The Women of the Bible, being Histori-
cal aid Descriptive Sketches Of the Wo.
men Of the Bible, from Eve Of the Old, ia
the Marys OF the New Testanent-- By
Rev p. 9. Headley, illustrated, volume,
uniform with Headley's Sacred Mountains,
muslin. 9th thousand, J vi,
The Young Ladies' Book, or Principles
/ of Female Education; b. Rev. w Hosmer,
81 90.
Young Mans Book, or Lectures for the
Times. By w. w Patton, 70 cts.
The American Ladies System OF Cookery,
comprising every variety Of information
for ortinaT and holiday occasions. by Mrs
I. !. Grower, 4o4 pages, large Z mo. (4th
thouaand) Sl.25.
louatt on the Diseases of the Horse,
with their remedies, also Practical Rules
to Buyers, Breeders, Breakers, Smltas, &c,