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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
NEW CHAIR SHOP.

THE undersigned has opened Chair Shop
in Ottumwa, and designs making it a
permanent business. He will make all
kinds of Windsor Chairs, out of the best
materials and in a workman style, and
will warrant them to be inferior to none
made in the West.
His motto is
CHEAP 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
Drug Store. Chairs repaired and reprinted.
on short notice, and at fair rates.
J. L. g. HALL.
Oct. 14th, '52.-m3.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
PALSY OK PARALYSIS.

Thadeus Smith. of Mud Creek, Taze-
well county. Illinois. says: 81 had lost
the use of my arm for more than year,
by palsy or paralys sis; the flesh had en-
irely withered away, leaving nothing but
skin, muscle and bone. tried all the
best doctors, and all the remedies | could
hear of, but they did no good. then
commenced The use of III. G. Farrell
Arabian Liniment, and few bottles en-
tlrely cured me, and my arm is now as
strong and tieshy as the other: it is also
frs. rate for burns, sprains and bruises.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Look out for Counterfeits :!

The public are cautioned against ano-
Their counterfeit, which has lately made
its appearance, called w. b. Farrell's
Arabian Liniment, the most dangerous of
all the counterfei,s, because his having
the name of Farrell, many will buy il
in good faith, without the knowledge
that counterfeit; exists, and they will
perhaps only discover their error when
the spurious mixture has wrough, its
evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured
only by II. G.. Farrell, sole inventor and
proprietor. and wholesale druggist, No.
IL Main street, Peoria, Illinois, to whom
oil applications for Agencies must be ad.
dressed. Be sure you get it with the
letters III. G., before Farrell's ihus-H.
G. FARRELL'S-and his signature on
the wrapper, all others are counterfeits
Sold by JOHN PUMROY, O,lumwa;
WARDEN & LEIGHTON, Blakes.
burg; and by regularly authorized agents
Throughout! the United States.
E Price % and so cents, and 81 pei
bottle.
Agents wanted in every town, village
and hamlet in the United States, in which
one is not already established. Address
III. G. Farrell as above, accompanied
with good reference as to character, res.
possibility, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
HI. III. AYRES.
Ubolesale ano Retail Druaaist,

AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Painfs,
Oils. Furnishes, Dye Sfu6s, Brushes,
Pertumery, UindoU Glass, Putty,
Druggist and Physicians Glass
flare, Patent Medicines, Pure Uinss
for Medicinal purposes, &c. &c.
Sign of the Big Mortar,
MAIN RECT, KEOK lux.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, lS5l.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
A Magazine Of Pure Morals.
PETERsoM,S MAGAZINE

The Best and Cheapest Ladies' Magazine.
A NEW VOLUME this popular pc
riodical will commence with January
number for 1853, which will be ready
by the LIST of December, and will be The
most superb erer published.
THE ONLY ORIGINAL MAGAZINE,
This is now the only Magazine that
gives original articles erciusiUeig: Mrs.
Ann s. Stephens, the editor, and all the
best Amerincen writers, are regular con.
tributors. More thrilling stories, tales
and novels have appeared in this period.
lcal, in the last ten years, than in all The
Others put together. The tone is tina, oil
highest moral purity, so that evey family,
where there are daughters, should have
1t. Receipts. patterns for embroidery
and every thing useful to the sex, appear
monthly.
COLORED FASHIONS HERE ONLY.
No other Magazine now gives colored
steel fashion plates, as this does. Full
le,ter-press descriptions ace ON pany each
monthly plate. This is, in fact, the text
book of fashions, and indispensable to al
who would know how to dress elegantly,
yet economically. 1t enables erery lady
10 be her oUn dresmaker.
MAGNIFICENT MEZzoTINTS AND
OTHER ENGRAVINGS. .
The mezzounts and steel engraviugs.
one of which, a, least. appears in every
number, are unrivaIled for beauty. In
Illustrations. as well as reading matter,
indeed, this Magazine is wi,hou, equal.
In fact. this is The only illustrated Nag.
dzine in the country tohich has steadily
increased in circulation every gear,
which proves how superior it is.
TERMS-CHEAPEST OF ALL.
cne copy for one year, $500: Three
copies for one year, $500: Five copies
for one year, 81 90: Eiget copies tor one
year, $1,000: Sixteen copies Tor one year,
$4,000. $3.50 .. ....
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.-Tor re-
pay persons getting up Clubs, the follow
ing splendid Premiums will be given:-
For club of three or five, a premium
plate. Is by "a inches--a magnificent
offer. For club of eight. copy of
the Magazine for 1852. For club of
sixteen. an extra copy for 1853. and a
premium plate in addition.
Address post paid, to a.s...
CHARLES ]. PETERSON.
No. 9S Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
D Editors who will copy :his Pros,
pectus shall receive copy OF the Mag
azine foI the year 1853.
n. B.-Specimens sent when desired
Every post. master is authorized to act
as agent. s
December, 9th 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
"Have you been to ashburn's Tin.

"Have you been to Washburn's Tin
Shop"
"Yes | have. Hurrah! stand out of
the way, want to get home to show
my wife The new Lard Lamp | bought;
a new Patent. the best ever saw. it took
the prize al the Ohio State Fair; i. will
save a man all his candles"
II am bound for tie Tin Shop; my
wife sent me for one OF them Lamps.
can't go home without one, she said if |
did, | night go i, in the dark"
My friend lei your wife go to Wash
burns and see for herself; he has every
thing there woman wants, good
C ooKING, PARLoR, z PLATE & Box SToyEs:
BRBss KETTLES, WASH KETTLES, WASH
Boards, SMOOTHING IRONS, WARFLE
IRONS, Spoons, CANDLEsrIcKs, ST.
GAR Boxes, LARD CANS, EXTRA
SKILLlTTs & PoTs for Stoves.
ALS0:--I can supply extra plates for
any stove that have sold, when broken
or burnt out.
LlG Ill MING RO DS
of a superior quality; and many other ar
ticles not mentioned here, tina, is usually
kept in Tin and Stove store.
Job work done here with neat
ness and dispatch.
Thankful for past favors he expects
more. Gentlemen and Ladies give me
a call.
N. b. Those that are indebted to me
by note or on book that is due, must pay
me soon or their notes and accounts will
be left with an officer for collection.
will say again that il is not my business
TO ruE after man when his uoie or nc,
count is due. If you don't believe it try
il. f.. WASHBURN.
Onumwa, Nov. 25, IS52-3m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Wanted Immediately.

TN the vicinity of Hills Tavern Wapello
Il Go. Rails furnished and forty acres of
land put under fence, and broke, for which
a liberal price in CASH and first crop will
be given. Inqnire of Lewis Leib, 2 miles
South of Ottumwa.
Ottumwa, December, 9th l652-iw
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Buggies and Wagons
NOTICE.
STATE OF Iowa, ! District Court,
Lucas County. ! May term '53.
tn Ei-ohpfh Ry,,p.

oihik Ut iOWA, DiStIlCt COurt,
Lucas COUNTY. May term '53.
To Elisabeth Blue:
You are hereby
notified that John Blue has commenced an
a ction against you in the said County, to
obtain divorce, on the ground that you
willfully, without just cause deserted him,
and further that you are so disagreeable,
insolent and abusive both to himself and
children, that he cannot live with you in
peace and happiness; and that unless you
appear and answer to his petition, on, or
before the 10th day of May 1883, or Sec
ond day Of the next term of said court, a
decree will be rendered against you there
on. WILLIAM G. DRAKE. Crk
of District Court Lucas Co, Iowa.
b. b. LIGGIYs, Atty for Pet'r.
Charlton, Nov. 18th lS52-n2
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
MASONIC.

A THE stated communication of Or
Xxx TUMwA LODGE No. 16, will be held
wv at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 23rd day of Dec, at 7o'clock p. NJ,
A punctual ATTENDANCE of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. r. ii. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Patent Wagon SkeinS.

THE subscriber, having purchased of the
Patentees, the right of manufacturing and
the exclusive right of vending JAMES JONES
celebrated Patent Skeins for Buggies, Wag.
ons, and other Vehicles, in and for the
counties of Wapello, Davis, Monroe, Ap.
panoose, Lucas, Wayne, Clark. Decatur,
Union, Ringgold, Adams, Taylor, Mont
gomery, Page, Mills, Fremont, Pottawatta-
mic, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Guthrie,
Cass, Adair, Crawford and Monona, takes
this method OF notifying the public of the
fact, and hereby cautions all persons against
infringing in any form or manner upon his
rights in the premises.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

From the Hon. Peter Menard, one Of
The oldest settlers in Illinois.
1t gives me pleasure to add my testi-
mony to the virtues of your great medi.
cine. One of my blooded horses had a
swelling over the cap of the knee, abou,
the size of a hens egg. Some said il
was strain, and some, that il was the
joint water from the knee, and could no,
be cured. | tried oil cedar on it, and all
the liniments and oinlments, and they did
no more good than water. then. by
persuasion of my friends, tried III. G..
Farrell's Arabian Liniment, and was
happy 10 find il take effect after few
days. and it finally cured the noble ami
NAL entirely. think it is decidedly the
greatest liniment for horses as we'll as
human flesh, ever knew. ... ....
fremont, TazweN co., Ill.,, March
10th, ls49. ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
HG FARRELL's ARABIAN LINIMENT

TRUMP ANT OVER DISEASE
THIS truly great medicine still goes
on. concueriag disease, and snatchin5
many poor powrless victim from the
grave. BY its powerfully stimulating,
penetrating and anodyne qualities, i, re.
stores the use of limbs which have been
palsid for years; and by its singular pow
er of reproducing the synovial fluid or
joint water, it cures all diseases of the
joints with surprising rapidly. For
rheumatism. and affections of the spine
and spleen, it has proved itself specific;
and for the affections of the lungs, liver
glands, scrofula, goitre o. swelled neck,
etc., etc. And indeed for almost any
disease where an external application is
required, Ibis medicine stands unparalel-
ed. Sprains. bruises, cramps, wounds,
chilblalns. burns, ETC., are speedily cured
by it.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
NOTICE.

To Plasterers and Undertakers:
TNHE undersigned in behalf of the Board
Il of Trustees for the meeting house. at
hirkville. Iowa, will receive sealed propo-
sails up to the 18th inst, at o'clock p. NJ,
for furnishing the materials and putting on
the lath and one coat of plastering on said
house. The undertaken taking the subscrip-
tion to the amount of Forty or more do
lars.
BY order of the Board.
Nov. End, 80. JOHN II. CARVER.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Notice.

AM about starting for the Pacific and
4 during my absence my agent Heman
p. Graves, will be intrusted with full pow
er to sell and convey any of my real es-
tate. and any other act necessary to close
up the business of my Exchange and Loan
Office. Persons having business with me
will call on him. JAMES C. TOLMAN.
April 29th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

THE undersigned is in receipt of full
i and complete assortment of Fall and
Winter Goods, purchased in the Eastern
cities from first hands, and on the mos t
favorable terms and will be sold accord
ingly for cash, or to punctual short time
customers-the attention of coun try mer-
chants is respectfully solicited.
JOHN w. ROSS.
September, 18th, IS52--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

EngraUed-6y r. II. WELCH Esq,
after the original portrait painted
6y r. SULLY. Esq.
This Portrait will be a match for the
Washington. and is in every respect as
well got up.
Price So 90 per copy. Address as
above.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
The Black List.

The following persons have "lef. for
parts unknown" and are indebted 10 US
for subscription in the amounts set OPP
nnslta their names.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
NOTICE.

4 LII PERSONS indebted to A. Nudge
IA & Co., are requested to call aud PAY
Immediately, and all notes and accounts
that are due will be placed in the hands of
James Baker, lJustice,) to be SUED on after
the LIST day of January next.
DO not come in and say you would
pay If we had TOLD YOU we wanted it, but
let this be a sufficient notice that we want
it. WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY AND NO MIS-
TAKE. A. NUDGE * Co.
Nov. 25th, lS52-6w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

Now if it is their intention TO be hon
est, they can send us the amounts dee,
and we will acknowledge the receip: OF
il as publicly as We have made the an
nouncemeni of their Indebtedness and
departure to other parts.
GY' Every man who leaves this part
Of the country without paying US will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Notice.,

A LII persons Indebted to WARDEN &
"A LEIGHTON are requested to call and
settle,and pay their accounts and notes due
us, for money we must and will have. This
is the first time We have called upon our
customers, and we should not do il now
only that We are compelled to collect our
debts, or suspend our business drowning
men you know catch at straws,) and we
wish it distinctly understood by every one
interested that we are not to be put off by
promises or excuses hereafter; but that we
will indiscriminately sue every one, that
does not come up and pay us by the LIST day
of January next; however reluctantly we
may be to have such course forced upon
us. WARDEN & LEIGHTON.
Ottumwa, December, 9th 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

M LARGE log OF Summer Goods,
"a for men and boys wear a,
ID. p. !nskesp e. Co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

Rags Wanted.

Any quantity of clean Cotton and
Linen Rags, will be taken on subscrip-
,ion or debts due this Office, at 81 cent
per pound. X. III. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Patent Rights,

For the above valuable invention, for any
of the above named counties, or any Town
ship or Shop right in these counties, for
sale on reasonable terms, on application to
the subscriber at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Buggies and Wagons
OF every description, ironed on the plan
of this greatly improved patent, in superb
or style, and on reasonable terms, by the
subscriber, at his shop, on Court ST., be-
tween Main and Second, Ottumwa, Iowa.
June 18th, lS52.ly l.. J. REEVE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

Estray Notice.
TAKEN up by Robert Cock, of CO.
i lumbia Township. Wapello county.
Iowa, on the 9Th day of November 1852;
an estray sorrel mare or tilly, 3 years
old last Spring. with blaze in the face
and a white spot on the right hind foot.
No other marks or brands perceivable;
appraised at thirtv.five dollars.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Clk OF
Wapello County.
O.tumwa, Nov. 10, IS52-n52.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

oil citizens OF the u. States which have,
for many years past. been urged bv our
Charge d. Affairs at Caracas. 1t is hop.
ed that the same sense of justice will
actua,e the Congress of that Republic
in providing the means for the pay meni.
The recent revolution in Bunos Ayers
and the confederated States having OPEN
ed the prospect Of an improved state of
things IN that quarter. the Governors of
Great Britain and France determined to
negotiate with the Chief of the new con.
federacy for the free access of their COM
merce 10 the extensive countries water
ed by the tributaries of La Plata; and
and they gave friendly notice of this
purpose to the u. States, that we might,
If We thought proper, pursue the same
course. In compliance with this intima-
ton our Minister at Rio Janeiro and our
Charged Affairs at Buenos Ayers have
been fully authorized to confederation or
the States composing 1t. The delays in
the formation of the new government,
have as yet prevented the execution OF
those instructions; but there is every
reason TO hope that those vast countries
will be eventually opened to our COM
merce. A treaty OF commerce has been
concluded between the United States and
The oriental Republic Of Uruguay. which
will be before the Senate. Should this
convention go into operation it will open
to the commercial enterprise of our citl.
zens country of great extent. and un.
surpassed in natural resources, bu, from
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b motion made by DR.. Tanner that Council PEE
tition the Legslatureto modify the32d section OF
the Ordinances,eso us to make, all the property
within the Corporation taxable. was passed unan-
imously. =,5.l s,.t- .,,.r.r.. o.. ~ .t-ygg-f
Mr.. Bishop moved that fifth street be brought to
its proper grade, as far as Market alley-referred
to committee on streets alleys, with authority to
act. Ana ,,,-,-r-a--z 11-Tt6tl7al-r
mr.. Bishop moved that the city ordinances and
council proceedings be published in the Daily In
telligencer, on the terms of the other papers
carried.
s[Mr Wiekham moved TO amend by including the
German paper-lost.l fe-.5a ..r-I ssJs7l.i,l RS
' The application of Mr.. Hartman. for the use OF
allyn C. W., was referred to the committee on
streets and alleys, with authority to act. si.-.aa
Adjourned. .H 'I.-.lt'f gA ". .u -s.af..'i
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By the National Line.
LkGRAPHED PogTHE nAlLY INTELLIGENCE =.
ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME OF Mr.. Barring
AT BOSTON a .-t

About 200 merchants provided sumptuous en-
tertainlnent at the Revere House in compliment to
Mr.. Barring. The decorations of the Hall were ex
ceedingly beautiful. The dinner lasted from TO
O'Clock. Hon. Samuel A. Elliott was char:Ean
Neither Webster nor Pierce were present, as it was
reported they would be. The chairman delivered
n happy eulogy upon the eminent House OF Barings,
and concluded by proposing the health OF the rep
resentative present, which was followed by loud,
long and continued cheering. MIR. Barring, having
warmly thanked the company for the enthusiastic
welcome extended to him. disclaimed the Iumored
diplomatic commission, and spoke at considerable
length, and concluded with the following senti-
ments Friendship mayit not.be rational, or Sec
tional, but universal" He was followed by Hon;
VIM. Appleton, Hon. Edward Everett and several
others. There existed much social and inteliectu-
al enjoyment. The company separated about two
o'clock. .r.. NJ. .......
The Wing nominations of the New York State
convention concluded by nominal ting Thos. kemps-
hail. of Monroe Co., Canal Commissioner, Simeon
Draper and G gorge Robcock Senatorial electors
The greatest harmony prevailed, and all the can
didatcs were nominated by reclamation. ..
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THE PLATFORMS.
THE WHO PLATFORM.

The Wings of the United States, In convention assem-
Principles BY which they are controlled and and
ever relying upon tile Intelligence Of the smeri.
government their continued devotion to the Con-
s.i;rton and the Union do proclaim the following as the
ret and maintenance of which their national organization
l. The Government OF the United States is OF a limited
character, and Is confined to the exercise OF powers ex
necessary and proper for carrying granted into
full execution and that all powers not thus granted or NJ
cessary implied expressly reserved to the States re-
spec,ively and to thepeople
reserved rights General Government sustained in
its powers and the Union should be reyere
. That while struggling freedom, everywhere, enlsts
the warmest sympathy OF the big party we sl adhere
Address of keeping ourselves from
all enangipg alliances with foreign countries and Of
quitting stand upon foreign ground. That
mission Republic is not TO propagate opinions or
On @e b S eSampe snS shom
moderation, and justice the blessings OF selfgov
!. Tina, the people make and eonro: the Govern
nen,, they should obey its Constitution, laws and trea
lies they would retain their self respect and the
spec' which they claim, and will enforce from foreign
: O. Government should be conducted upon principles
the strctest economy, and sufficient for the
we'd nom duty on Imports, and moi from direct taxes
and In levying such duties sound policy requires Just
Ties when practicable whereby suitable encouragement
assured to American industry, equally to all class
es and TO al, portions OF the country. .
The Constitution vests in Congress the power to open
rivers; and expedent Congress shall exercise
that POWER irh<erer such improvement: ere necessary Jor
he defence for The protection Gnl facility Of
with foreign nations among the States; such
improvements being in every instance national and gen
eral in their character
n! The Federal and State Governments parts of one
system alike necessary for the common prosperity peace
security ought alike with Cordial
| ihbtua and mmoveable attachment Respect for the
authority each, and acquesccnce in the constitutional
each duties required by the e-scon
sidcration of national, OF State, and individual wei
series of acts OF the 3ist Congress, con''ry
known the Compromise Adjustment, 9th: act Tor the
recovery livcs from labor ineludcd0 received
In the Wings OF The United States as
settlement in principle and substance, Of The subjects
and these acts concerned
| we will maintain them and insist their enforcement.
unit; time and experience shall demonstrate the necessity
legislation 10 guard against the evasion OF the
hand and the abuse of their powers
the imparing their present efficiency TO carry
the requirements OF the Constitution, and depre-
all further agitaonpf the questions thus settled,
dangerous and will diseouncnarcc all efforts
such agitation, whenever, wherever
however made; and will maintain this settlement
essential the nationality of the Wing and the in
icgIiiY of The Union.
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GREAT WING MASS MEETING AT PITTS
BURGH-OVER 5000 STRANGERS PRES

- n PITTSBURGH, Sept q.
Our city presented unusually lively appear
ance to- day, occasioned by the Wing Mass Meet
ing of Western Pennsylvania. There were dele
cations from Westmoreland, Beaver, Lawrence,
Fayette, Butler, and several townships OF Allcghe-
ny. number of splendid banners were display
ed, which with the flags decorating the streets,
presented quite an imposing appearance. Sever
al fine bands and gee clubs were present AT the
appointed hour, the meeting organized on the
grounds of the American Hotel, the entrance TO
which. was tastefully decorated with evergIeens'
and stands erected in front. Gen. Markle Presi-
dent and several vice Presidents. The meeting
was addressed by several eminent Wings, among
many others, were Gen. Leslie Combs OF Ken
lucky, Geo. d. Oliphant Of Uniontown, Geo. w /:
Clarke, of Grecnsburg, and John Williamson, OF
Huntington. The number in attendance is varl-
ousy estimated. Those who are diSinterested,
say about 5000.