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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
The Last Battle.

Most persons live for pleasures, CON.
ferris and happiness; and one Of Heav-
ems greatest blessings to markind is
healih--wi,hou, this we are desponding,
down.hear.ed and melancholy, and do
no, take proper care Of ourselves or have
much regard TOR others. When we be-
come diseased or when some little mis-
fortune happens us, we should look a.
round for remedy and no, give up in
despair. Ifit should be mashed hand
or crushed foot, old sore, or long stand
ing wound, cholic, diarrhea. dyseniery.
and il you desire 10 out battle these dis
eases. At once procure J. l.. Curtis
Mamaluke Liniment which will be sure
70 give you immediate relief. Price 25
cents.
The citizens of this bilious and malar-
ious country have long needed pill
compounded cd strictly scientific prin. i.
pies suitable to The diseases Of The coun
try. Gillmore's Anli-bilious Pill have
been prepared especially for this pur.
pose, and thousands Of our fellow-citi
Gems now speak in great praise Of the
woaderful cures they have performed on
them. II you read The papers you will
SEQ IN another column certificates OF their
good qualities. Price 25 cents.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
ANsoN FORD. A. JOHN ANDERSON.
LAND OFFICE AND
General Land Agency,
CHARLTON. LUC.4STO. IO.4.

THE subscribers having established
LAND and GENERAL AGENcY OFFICE at the
above named place, are prepared to attend
to the entry Of Land. location of Land
Warrants, furnishing and filing the neces-
sary papers in presumption rights, all on
the most reasonable terms. They also keep
on hand large supply of LAND WARRANTS
OF every denomination. which they will
sell as low as they can be sold at any point
in the West. Their familiarity with land
operations in the west, and Land Office bus
iness, together with their facilities at tho
different Land Offices in Iowa, give to-
their establishment every advantage pos
sessed by Government Laud Office. We
have FULL SET OF PLATs, which are kept
constantly posted.
hEFERENCES:
Col. Francis Springer. Reg. L. O., Fairfield:
col. w. II. Wallace, Rec'r.
n. ID. Downey, Reg. l.. .. Iowa City;
Gen. K. Morris, Rec'r. =.
J. Dawson, Esq, Evansville. Iowa;
J. n. Cook, M. D.,
w. w. Cottle; Centerville,
FORD 4 ANDERSON.
June 18th. l8o2.ln3 A
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
"A List Of Letters

DEMAlNlNG IN the Post Office in
III Otumwa. September 30lh, 1852.
which II no, taken out within three
months will be sent to the General Post
Office as Dead Letters.
A James Adams, Absalom Adams.
b solomon By erl, 2; james II Bos
ton. 2; CB Buck,nham. Joseph Bones,
2; Josrph Berry, 2; Chauncy Binson. Viz.
ginia Bnhrer, John Brown, 2; Joshua
Boyd. John Benson. Alfred Brown.
Franklin Brown.
Z Joshua Correns, Benjamin Cuppy,
2; DIR Nj Coffin
ID Mr. DIsrr, Edward Dwire. Ethan
D-marIs. Edward Dudley. ~
+ James Ellis.
F Mary Felden, Seth Fairchilds,
French & Ferguson.
G Susannah Grow, A B Galinger,
Bernard German, GaIinger Il Snndgrass,
J IL Glover, George Godfrey, Z 4 Gar
ve,, Peter Golf.
ii Thomas Holmes. Richard Hogan,
Phillip Hartley, Lucinda Hun,,r, NJ P
Higd"n, l. w Holmes. M J Houk, Ma.
ry ilnton, NJ J Hawkins.
b Jones. .....
X Ann Klsinger, Jacob Kuhns, Benz
kendrick, & w Knight.
l. Wm Lash, Thomas Loveless, J J
Luce.
"a WIN Mathews, z b Matthews
ID q Marun, George NAV, John
Milburn. John Mars. N G Mar.
TN, 2; Lewis Mres, Martin Miller. ID
Matkley. G A Morton. F E Mnchel
Eli M"ak, Nj ! Mauhewson.
N John Nosler, f Noble, + w Mel.
son.
D Luther Oliver. "
z Wm Powell, ] L Prather, Wm
Pool, Ij,hah Packwood. Amy PER-,
David Perkins. George Powers.
K Martha Reveal, John Robinson
Harvey Reed. L b Ray, 2; Israel Rupe
DIR +. Rush.
5 Abraham Sinaard, lchabod Stew.
ART, John Sirut. James Selars. Pau
Shepherd. NeWtun Stephenson. Jrr-mi.
alb Sullivan. 3 e Sinnsrd. Sardis Smith
Il T. W Tucker. G w Tinsley. w
A Thompson, E p Talley, Eber TAy.
lor. N I'"ohacher, A Thompson.
v jackson Vanscov.
W John Wilson. Nancy Whitromb
Sophr"nia Wellington. Page White. Wa
West, J NJ Wood. James Wood, 2.
LS Persons calling for any OF The n.
bove, letters will please say they are
advertised.
II. II. WARDEN, p. NJ.
October LIST, 1852
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
VOL. ".


Arrival Of the Steamer Illinois.
NEW York, Oc.. l3.
The steamer Illinois has arrived from
San Juan. She brings the California
mails to the 18th ult., 400 passengers,
and 81, GOO, 00oin gold. The Sierra Ne.
vada left Kingston on the 9TH for New
York. The steamers Golden Gate and
Winfield Scott were at Panama on the
lsi.
The reports Of sick ness in The Cali
fornia mines we're greatly exaggerated.
Al Ssisman Falls, there had been a few
cases resembling cholera.
Thomas r. Coates and Mr.. Long
were killed in fight with the Indians a,
Brush creek. u.-.
There Rad been twenty-five deaths
from cholera a, Bar,on's bar in Yuba
county.
r. Corwin. Secretary Of Gov. Bigler,
had made desperate attempt to assas
sina,e Mr.. Russell, editor Of the Los An.
gelos Star.
A destructive FIRE had occurred in the
vicinity Of Martinez: -. p
The steamer Columbia had left San
Francisco for Oregon, taking 900 sol.
diers.
Advices from the Society Islands say
that two British friga,es were at one OF
the Islands, and the Admiral threatening
TO take possession of il. ........ ..
Gfes, excitement, was produced IN
California by impositions prac'iced on
the overland cmigran,s. by Gov. Bisler's
relief trains.
Another rich mine had been discover
ed at Mission Point. near San Francisco.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

THE subscriber begs to inform the pub.
u lie that he continues to carry on the a.
boye business at his old Establishment. in
Agency City, Iowa, where he will be happy
70 serve bis friends and the public, in the
line OF his business, in the best style, and
ior reasonable prices. Cloth may be lett at
The store Of Seth Richards, in U;tumwa il
desired, where it Will be delivered without
charge. JOHN ZULAUF.
October 02nd. lR52.-2m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
lcoMMUN lcArED.
DIED,

DhEDs
On the 9Th of August. 1852 in Un-
ion County, Ohio. HANNAH, Inian,
Daughter. Of SAMUEL and Nancy Wal.
LACE. aged year 8 months and IL days.
Her sufferings now are DER;
She reigns with Christ above,
in Heaven she dwells forevermore,
BY Christ's Redeeming Love.
On the l4,h met, OF Congeslive Chills,
Mrs. LUCINDA. consor Of Judge 81
Las OSBORN; sged go years.
Mrs. o. has been 4 member of The
Cumberland Presb by ,erian Church. t~en
,y-seven years. She lived = consistan'
Christian life, and we trust has passed
% . better world.
At the residence Of r. ]. Holmes. in
this place, on the 18th day of October.
1859; MARTHA HOLMES. sged 70
wears 9 months aud 10 days.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

Will be published on The 18th of Oc-
'ober. and sold by subscription through
Agents. The lleroines of History. ),
John s. MISUNDERSTANDING the H,s,n.
rles and Biographies Of the follow ing
celebrated characters:
Cleopatra. Isabella Of Spain,
Joan Of Arc. Maria 1T Theresa,
Josephine. Elizabeth Of Eng,
Mary at Scotland, Calhar,ne Of Rus
Marie An,oinetle, STA.
Madame Roland.
Thou hast a charmed cup, o Fame,
A draueht tina, NANTES high,
And seems to lit this earthly frame,
Above mortaiity.--MRs. hEMANs.
One Octave Volume, containing SOC
pages, aud embsilisn.d with SIX El.E
CANT STEEL PORTRAITS FROM
correc. likenesses.
Embossed muslin. sils back, re,ai
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
NEW CHAIR SHOP.

THE undersigned has opened Chair Shop
l in Ottumwa, and designs making it a
permanent business. He will make all
kinds of Windsor Chairs, out of the best
materials and in workma n like style, aud
will warrant th,m to be inferior to none
made in the West.
His motto is
tHE p For CASH!
and those that want anything in his line
will do well to give him call. Shop on
Front street, two doors south of Orr's
lug Store. Chairs repaired and reprinted.
on short notice, and at fair rates.
]. l.. q. HALL.
Oct. l4th, '52'-m3.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
NEW GOODS.

WE would respectfully inform the cit
w liens OF Wapello and the ad looming
Counties, that we have just received and
are still receiving a large and well assorted
stock of
D,y-Goods. Boots 4. Shoes. Hats,
B"nnets + Trimmings, Hardware.
QueensVare. Giassnare. Groceries.
And as we are aware the times are very
hard we are determined TO sell very low TO
suit the times. All kinds Of produce taken
III exchange. Come Que, come all aud ex-
anime tor yourselves.
ID. p. lNSKEEP 4 CO.
Ottumwa, Aprli 29th, lS53--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

A SIGN FROM VIRGINIA. hundred
snd seven,y.eigh, Democrats, in Rock,
ingham county, Virginia, who never vo
ted the Wing ticket, sent on the other
day 10 the Wing Central Committee al
Washington, for Wing documents
Thry state 10 their order that they are
sll going for Scott. aud tina, there are
many more Democrats in that region,
who, like them, cannot stand the New
Hampshire Brigadisr.-Mo. Repud.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
HURRAH! HURRAH :!

Thunder and Lightning! Whar ye
goin I"
40 WASHBURN'S Tin Shop. in
Onrmwa. to buv Lightning Rod.
He's got lots If Stoves and Tin Ware
left, Ion sale CHEAP"
June 9Th, 1852
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

GALpHINIsk. fair specimen of
Gslphini,m has Jus, occurred in Ohio.
NJ. N. Beam. Locofnco Auditor Of Knox
county, has turned up n detaul'er TO the
smoun, of s27.O45 n. The Locofoco
Treasurer of Coshoc,on county is also
. defaulser TO large umouns.--No. Re
pub.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

II A Democrats Candidate for the
Minnesota Legislature. says in his ad.
dress 10 the people: LET us be united
or we eball be shaved by wealth and
drenched with whiskey." 49,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
N0tice-Estray Colt.

CTRAYED from the premises of the sub
~ scnber in Harrison tip. Mahaska Co..
3 miles west of Kirkville, bay mare colt,
two years old, heavy black. name aud tail,
and some white on one or more OF her
feet.
Any person finding said colt and return
ing it to the subscriber, or informing him
by letter directed to '.kirkville, Wapello
county," shall be literally rewarded.
DAVID MOORE.
Sept. Goth, 1852 3wpd
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

". H. Gr0U, 100
Richard Bush. 100
Now if IL is their intention To be hon
est, they can send us the amounts due,
and we will acknowledge the receip: of
it as publicly as we have made the all.
nouncemen, Of their Indebtedness and
departure to other parts.
~" Every man who leaves this part
Of the country without paying us will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list.
~~cHc~~c> ~~~,~~~~c~~c
."'s"eu a"u we"
A"o" ,''"' VIC "a '"''''' "''""'eo he'en'
U" 'he khoW,eoge :" nedlc'ne "h'cn
caused 'n ,,, "1o,e "',lu 20 "o"oer a''d
au"'',e. "n ''e'i' me .c'ence .. chenn-
's"y "aa us oi,"l' anu vs. ''ere''e''"'
q" 'iang' ','a' Pe"p'o s' en''"e"'y
successi"i u, Tue hea'''g as'' a"u SD per
se'ef'rg aho caring y" character should
oy ac'oa' ana un'''''g experiment. o's-
cover feme.'es 'ar SURPRISING 10 ehcacy
a" o,"e's' ''' '''e cure " muse o'seaSes
. ~, " ''e" '''',. ,'eir n'oue " I'e.
ne eiea'e' par u ,"e', "he oeihs
spe"' 10 n ,'.r ahc n'oouy warfare
WIN '"e o'he'eh' 'r'oes' 'hey were SUD-
jeo' W Vie ,'oe' ''''e'', "'''cAs " '"eu"''
a"sh' para. sis' neura'sic p''hs' aho va
r'ohs H'ns"atofy diseases as also the
'"oS' hor'u "'u""s' spra'hs, ptu'Ses' W.
mofs' s"e'i,ngs, diseases OF me JOINTS
e'c.' cue: an ''iese diseases 'ney were
>" surprisingly en,c'e"' ~ CURING ma.
'ne "'''',' .. ''"k.u WIN, "o"oer aha
a"rioo'eu ,ne'l sknn m He powers OF
wNIuENT;. .a,nnos;,;an ar h..I
s.ms ,nJ a;,s r,o,, 90 ,l.n,. .,J,.-
49, ~. ..a,..-u 49,, !, -. b.. 49,, g
,hs ,r,;.l.s cn,nnos;na ,h,. a,s., ,amsd,
,ha, nn, al, r., ~, s,.ss tn, $3.50,
,h. ,.,,J al. r. r. 49,, ..a.I,u
:, ,srfo,m such m;,,o,,Io,. ..r.s W.
Al .,ead = wnr,J ,an,wnad r.. ~
hss,,;inl sr mus,rv of fn,m HI. ,,sn.
n..ssd .nssd ,nd .r;l;,v and ,hs ;n.sad
! ~. ,.,;nno be = oan.hia IS an,,.,
WI !. i, p...nsa e. ~. 80. -
h;s b;x,h Ri 49, 49, 1911. ..a,a,,.,
.,d n,n, IN. G., .,....,,.a -
| The mag;c .o,;on !, ann,;.d md ."ch
,h,nns .ons,mad s,,.anu Ill 49,,
6sml, r;rgbone scra,cb.s sna,,n lana
ness etc etc ore nnLnown Ths am.
ras,,, mil, f.,u,u, :. IN 60. II. NJ
q F.,r.n,. Csnmns Ar,h;an i;n,,,sn,
;s ,.sL in limo Th.refars d.la. nn, -
nrocur;nn , no,d .,n,In az, g., a,a.,.
doII,r snsn, n !, vii; nr CO... u,, ,,n.,,:
and = orea, deal of sutT.r;ng n ma, van,
H.. \,
=,
| -, A'eon o"' jo' .o"'eJe"
l"e puo"c arc 1e"'o'i'u ae"'"'' 'no'
",'' 'o'"''''e" WY" -, n"s ,nets "au -,
e ai'ea'a". me- "" =. H''ei'
n IN n'.''n'c"'' '',e ''o'' dangerous VI
o., "ne .o'"re n,, 'ee"uee ne nas'"s
.''e "'",e o. i"'leh. many WIN ouy u
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
GILJWORE'S
Anti-BiIliOus Pills,
IT'S remarkable fact that most disease,

/ lis remarkable fact that most diseases
i OF the present day partake to great ex-
tent of bilious tendency: hence the fire.
quency OF those wherein the glands and
membranes are attacked, which are STYLED
intlamatory. At this period when our
country is annually visited by fevers and
other epidemics, peculiarly Indigenous to
this country, and those residing in parts
contiguous to marshes, low. wet and swami
py lands, are being constantly affected 'hy
diseases OF the febTil and billions class
which is sweeping of thousands of our
best and most useful inhabitants In this
lamGntable state of affairs is il at all re.
markabe that there should be great de-
mand for some medicine prepared on sci
entItlc principles, that would prevent so
much disease and mortality, and one that
could be in EVERY family, travellers port
manteau, transfers pocket, aid ladies'
toilette, and used with safety. The pro-
prietor, guided by these considerations has
compounded an -..
.4NTEBILLIOUS Pill,
Which is the result of experience, and
when he offers this Pill to the public, not
as panacea for all the ills that flesh is
heir TO, but as correctOr to that class of
diseases arising from hillary arrangements,
he does it with the most perfect assurance
that it will accomplish more good than any
other preparation now in use
These Pills may be taken by the most
delicate female, as well as the most athlet-
ic man. They may be used with certainty
III Dyspepsia, Costiseness, Female Obstruc,
lions, Enlarged Spleen, Foul Stomach
Bilious, iniidmatory ahd Yellow Fever.
Jauiliice, Bilious Cholic, ami all other
diseases arising from an impure state OF the
system. The following Is sample of tue
numerous certificates the proprietor is
daily receiving:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
Rags Wanted.

Any quannty Of clean Cotton and
Linen Rage. will be taken on subscrip-
''on or debts due this Office. q. u cents
DsE pond. r. II. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
TO BOOK AGENTS, COLPORTEURS
+. AND PEDLARS.


II. NJ. BURNETT will publish, ear
ly IN Oc'"her. large FAMILY QUAR-
10 BIBLE. containing the Apocry pha.
Family Record. ION good ,aper.) Index
Marginal Notes. References. anu a com.
plele Concordance. Also, will be added
tn part of each edition, the Psalms in
Meter, 10 beautiful plates, entirely new
designs. VIZ: The Landing and coming
forth from the Ark, Burn Of Christ.
Christ in the Mangrr, and Christ and
his Disciples in the corn field, &C.. &C..
bound in a substantial and exceeding
ly nea, style of embossed sides, gIi,
back aud marble edge-clear large Is pc,
and printed on white paper. Price, re-
tail. 90 so, sheep, plain, 81 80.
A large discount will be made To those
who will engage in the sale. he aten
ton Of agents and colporteurs is particu
larly invited: five hundred can find EN-
play men,. For further particulars. adj
dress, post paid, x NJ. BURNETT,
Publisher, Musca,ine, Iowa.
Communications will receive prompt
notwithstanding terms, &C., &c.
Oct. l4,h, So.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
Religious Notice.

Rev. l.. II. RowLEY, of the NJ. E..
Church, will preach al the Cour. House
on next Sabbath at / | o'clock, A. NJ.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
e.. ID. GA Y ;.

wHoLEsALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Drugs, ttle0ieines, C,emieals, Oils,
PAINTS, DYE-SrUFFS,
DRUGGISTS GLASS WARE,
Barlington. IoVa.
OT Also Dealerin Books and Stationery.
Surgical and Dental Instruments. Teeth,
Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window
Glass; great variety OF FANCY ARTICLES:
Sporting aud Fishing Tackle.
Agent for Duponts Gunpowder; also, for
Smltn's Machine Cards; a supply Of which.
will be keptOn hand. March |. 80.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
DIR. IIcKENNVs REGULATOR.

DR.. McKENNY'S REGULATOR.
The Great Remedy Jos Cholera
for 1850 and le5l.
'1NHE most certain cure for DiarrhGa,
i Dyseutery, Cholera Morbus and Choi-
era now in use. Cali on tn, Agents and
see certificates.
Manufactured and sold wholesale and
retail by Mcn EMMY q MIELER, Druggists,
Burlington, Iowa.
For safe in OttumUa, By John Pun
roy; IN .4gency cay. by {. Z. Lsmaa;
az LdayUiie, 6y h. +. anderson; 6y
JOHN 1HtLer half ,cay deftces" EDDY.
ellie and Ottum,ca, and by agents
throughout The Hest.
July 9Th lS5z.6m.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

kACH! LA iii =!
UE He UNDERSIGNED have ol,
E hand and will keep constant sup
"a, at SAWED LAfh. Persons d.
distance can rely upon genlag any
mount. at any time.
HAMMOND & co.
O,.umwa, July ls., 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

|, john +. Warmolh, do hereby cerli
Iy that have used Glllmore's Anu Bill
Gus Pulls IN my medical Practice, and
find them 10 be Of measurable value in
The lreatmen. of all diseases caused by
hillary arrangement, and IN all cases al
costneness arising IRON any other cause,
and therefore do recommend them 10 the
public generally.
Dr.. JOHN F. WARMOTH.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
DR.. JOHN F. WARMOTH.
Lee County, Iowa. Dec. II.


Messrs. Gurus IL Giil.nore: 1. is
with pleasure can inform you of the
great benefit have received from The
Use ut GIilmore's Anti Bilious Pills.
| have been troubled severely with the
Liver compliant, cosiiseness, and bIiua
ry derangemen. Tor long time, aud had
tried the skill of many Pity sIc,ans, and
all the paten. medicines could hear of
being recommended for my troubles
Every etiurt seemed IN vain. finally
gave up and concluded there was no
cure for me. Blu, feel thankful To my
neighbour who urged aud insisted Oh my
giving Gilmore Pills a trial.
| accordingly procured box and com
menceu using them according TO dIrec.
lions; and in less than a week. to NV
great surprise, | began to feel better.
and IN less than three weeks felt strnn.
yer aud better than had Tor three ears.
| can cheertully recommend them as the
best Pill OF the kind have ever used or
saw used. JOHN NEAL.
N. B. These Pills are prepared and sold
by Curtis & Gilmore, Wholesale Dealers
in Drugs, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Glass
ware, Perfumery, Brushes, Surgeons In
struments, &C., No. 3, Burke's Buildgin.
Main street, keokuk, Iowa.
Also, for sale, in al the towns and coun-
try stores and by many respectable farmers
VINO keep them constantly on nand for
their own use, AMI accommodation Oh their
nei, hbors throu.holt the State
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
"Pacilic and Dead Sea Expedt.
liOMs,"

Containing voy aye of the u. s. ex-
ploring squadron, comm sEdeG by Capt.
Charles Wilkes; also, explorations aud
discoveries made by Admiral D'Urville,
Caps. Ross, and an account of the ex-
petition 10 The Dead Sea, uuder Lieut.
l., nch. BY John 5. Jenkins. aushnr of
Lille of SlIas Wright History oi the
war in Mexico" esc., etc.
A substantial and richly bound Volume.
embossed morocco, full gilt back, mar
Die edge, containing 5i7 pages with
numerous illustrations. by John ).
jenkins, author of Lille Of J. T.. Cal
houn. DC. Price, So Do.
The following are part of the com
mendatons Vi the press, Of this valuable
work: ....
lie has not merely abridged his mate
rails, nor lie his work mere SELECTION
from other authors, but bears every mark
Of being d faithful dyes. from au.hensIc
sources. He is master vi terse st, ie,
by which he Is able To avoid all difiuse.
hess and unnecessary establishment. aud
makes his Statements with direclness
and precision.
Ii Is u matter Of satisfaction TO light
upon book, which communicates SD
much, in a cheap aud cou,pendlous iprln.
We have examined II with some care,
and are persuaded that the author has ex-
eculed his task with discretion aud tidei.
ily. Our interest in reading u has IN
creased 10 the end, and we shut the vol
ume with sense vi gra.iticauon in hav-
ing easily acquired much valuable intor.
nation. and with regret tina. we have
reached the close.-OM Colony Memo.
riui.
Some twenty books of travel and his
tory are cited as authority. besides a
"number OF others referred to IN the
notes.
The volume is truly much ia litle-a
summary and closely detailed review of
all la,e explorations in and around The
Pacific. In five hundred pages we have
The results of many thousands. Some
idea OF It's compression of volumes into
small space may be gained from the
tac., tina. Lieut.. Lyhch's expedliun 10 the
Dead Sea is thrown int, fugitive pages,
IN which the ''important results aud nc
,ual Information" are given. At,his day.
when golden key is no, the only one
tina. unlocks the treasures of learning;
when all information must be- laid before
.'lhe people" in an accessible shape; aud
when. IN The hustle oi the age, man eau
only read as they run; We canno, bI, re-.
gard Mr.. Jenkins book, SO cheap and
compendi"us. as precious windi4ll /,
the multitude.
So far AS We have examined il. t!.e
volume before us is executed very under.
s,and,ngly. The ST, lie is close and PR.
spicuous, and The screws are applied to
dlfiuse remark without the sacrifice ol
picturesque elegance Of narration. Lit.
erary Uor!d.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
SAVE YOUR ASHES!

W AN now prepared to receive any
* quantity of Ashes. from ten bushels
~ ten thousand. for which will pay
from 5 10 Z cents per bushel. IN DR.,
Gou,is or Groceries, II delivered al my
residence in Ashland. Wapelln county
Iowa. | will pay 5 cents tor field and Z
cents for house ashes per bushtl.
JAMES A. ID. FREZELL.
Ashland, June 2lsl, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
DR.. G.. C. Warden.

IT AS resumed the practice Of Medicine,
IL and will devo c his time exclusively
10 his profession. ALL calls iii the line vi
his profession will be promptly attended
to-, September ID, 1907.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
The Black List.

Tile following persons have .'left for
parts unknown" and are indebted TO Us
for subscription in the amounts set OPP
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21
Money! Money!!

A Ii persons indebted to us will please
IA cali and settle. This is the first call
We have made Oh our customers and hope it
viii NEE, with prompt attention.
The notes and accounts will be found in
the hands OF Mr.. Chas. dudley, in tn. alb
sence OF VIM. B. Strset.
STkkEr BROTHERS.
Agency City, Sept. LIST, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-21

QA kUSSES. of very superior quali-
~, on hands aud tor sale by
J. PUAfROY.
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price. 90 rs
Embossed morocco, gilt back
and marble edge. so
The publishers. in presenting this
work To the public. have .endeavoreG to
select from the Historic page some of the
most celebrated female characters Of an
cient and modern times. Among the
multiplicity of bucks tina, are now food
Jog our land. il is tn be lamented thai so
few can be said to possess any real in.
'rlns'c merits. ln the present instance.
the bes, and most reliable authorizes
have been consulted BY the author.