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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
VOL. w..
The Gathering mt Niagara.

Men will differ In their estimates oil
numbers where no certain data are attain.
able. Some estimates Of the number
present at Lundy's Lane Celebration
place them as high as one hundred thou
sand; others as low as twenty thousand
Knowing that such gatherings are more
likely to be exaggerated than moderated,
we place it at fifty thousand, collected
from every Free State, with delegations
from Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and
the District Of Columbia.
II must be borne in mind that this gath
cring took place ON the extreme northern
point of our lake frontier, so that hardly
six hundred persons were present from
North of line drawn due East and Yves,
from the speakers stands. Then the
season was that of the wheat harvest
along our northern frontier-the most
hurrying time in the whole year. No
great cities were at hand 10 pour forth
their curious, idle thousand, to swell the
pageant. And yet the magnitude Of the
gathering has rarely or never been surpas-
sed so early in any former Presidential
campaign.
But The great numbers assembled were
by no means the mos, significan, feature
of this gathering. Nearly half the
speakers on the ground. with many hun.
dreds of old soldiers who shrink from
addressing public assemblages, were op.
ponents of the Wing party in the las.
Presidential election. Among these were
John III. Bradley, of Indiana, Gen. VIM.
Larimer, Jr., Of Pennsy lvania, Daniel Il.
Tilden. Of Ohio, and Chas. Quinn, OF
Michigan, who supported Van Buren, in
1913. Others spoke who were for Cass
in that struggle. And all, whether
Wings or otherwise, spoke with the Ut
mos, confidence of carrying their own
States respectfully for Gen. Scott. How
ever Ohio might doub, New York, or
New York Ohin, or Indiana Michigan,
or Michigan Indiana, each felt morally
certain that their State would go right
What we saw aud heard at niagara
changed our opinion with regard to Ohio.
We had previously considered that n
doubtful State: we now Confidently ex-
pect its vote for Gen. Scott. 1t would
certainly have voted for him in 1913; il,
was proved whig State in the vehement
contest of 1914: We believe it is no,o
Wing State, and still more decidedly for
Scott. We shall be disappointed il Gen.
Scot; does not receive in Ohio ZOO
more woes than were ever &c; given
there for any man, and 5000 more thar
cen not0 be given to anybody else.
Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and
even Illinois. look better than we suppos-
ed they did. We think Gen, Scott
nasf have two OF them, and may have
all
The following is our estimate OF the
present probabilities of the canvass:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
Middle River Tavern
Stand.
~~~~~~F>sT~~N
WILLIAM ALCORN,

.rONTINUES to keep the above named
~ popular stand on the Middle River, A
dair county, % miles west of Winterset,
on the main road leading from Thomas Nit
chell's via Dudley, and Winterset to Kanes-
vile, Traders Point and Platteville on the
Missouri River. His house is on the west
bank ofMiddle River, few hundred yards
from the ford. He has convenient house,
and everything to make emigrants and trav-
elers comfortable, and pledges himself that
his charges will be very reasonable.
Middle River, March 4th, 80. l9yl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
Notice.

T HEREBY forewarn all persons from
i harbouring or trading with, or trusting
Elizabeth Waggoner on my account, as she
was bound to me, some two years ago, I'M
til she should become Of age; and whereas
on the Goth day of April last she left my
residence, and refuses to return, therefore
give this warning. PAUL SIPES.
Wapello Co Iowa, July 25th, 1882. 40t3
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
BALTIMORE, August l6

There were three fires on Saturday
night, during which serious riots occur
red. The Columbian engines was taken
by the Vigilent boys and thrown into
the Falls. John Gregory was found ly
ing al the corner of Hillon and Earl
streets, with seven dirk wounds in the
abdomen, and eight others in other parts
of the body. Owen Shields was arrest
ell for the crime---did no, deny it. Sew.
eral heavy larcenies &C., were commit.
ted, and the perpetrators arrested,
Returns from North Carolina give &c..
479 for Reid, and 35,ll7 for KERR
House of Commons stand 81 wings, So
democrats-four counties 10 hear from.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

J. L. CURTIS, Main Street, Keokuk, To-
wa, Sole Manufacturer.
For Sale by j. Pumroy. James Hap-
ley, ID. =. Mskeep g. Co., Ottum,ca;
N. Langsdorf. John Beach. Agency
City; Gossage &. Broherd, Street 4
Earl, Dahionega; J. b. anderson, Ed
dyuiiie; S. buchanan, s. Gossage, al.
bia; j. Hargraue. DR.. S. Lee, c. III
HoweH, Cenferriile; E,oing g. UdeN.J.
Miller, Unionuiiie; Walker 8. Bur.
banks, Uintersett.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
Saddle and Harness Making Bus
mess in ahlonega,
DIR. mcKENNYs REGULATOR
The Great Remedy for Cholera

for 1850 and 1851.
i Dysentery, Cholera Morbus and Chol-
era now in use. Call on the Agents and
see certificates.
Manufactured and sold wholesale and
retail by McKENNY s. MILLER, Druggists,
Burlington, Iowa.
For sale in Ottum,ca, by John Pun
roy; in Agency City, by c. C. Lyman;
nj EddyviRe, 6y B. +. anderson; by
John Miller halt ,oay bet,oeen Eddy
uMe and Oftum,oa. and By agents
throughout the Hest.
July Sth 1882. 6m.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
GILLMORE,S
Anti-BilliOUS Pills,

is remarkable fact that most diseases
Il OF the present day partake to great ex-
tent OF bilious tendency; hence the fire.
guency of those wherein the glands and
membranes are attacked, which are STYLED
infiamatory. 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 lby
diseases of the febril and bilious class
which is sweeping off thousands of our
best and most useful inhabitants. In this
lamentable state OF affairs is it at all re-
markable that there should be great de-
mand for some medicine prepared on SCI
entific principles, that would prevent so
much disease and mortality, and one that
could be in EVERY family, travellers port
manteau, transfers pocket, and ladies'
toilette, and used with safety. The pro-
prietor, guided by these considerations has
pounded an
aNIT-BILLIOUS 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
i'll Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Female 0bstruc,
tons, Enlarged Spleen, Foul Stomach
RllliOuS InttamatOry and YELLOW Eavor
Jaundice, Bilious Cholic, AMI all other
diseases arising from an impure state of the
system. The following is sample of the
numerous certificates the proprietor is
daily receiving;
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

iOboIesale ano Retail Drussie

tUf)oIf5nIe uTu hEIuII IIHUyt9I,
AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints,
Oils, Furnishes, Dye Sfubs, Brushes,
Perjimery, Umdo,o Glass, Putty.
Druggist and Physicians Glass
Fare, Patent Medicines, Pure Vines
for Medicinal purposes, &c. &c.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN STREET KE OK U X i.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9Th, Is Billy
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

We make no pre,ensions TO superior
Information on this subject, save as we
have more industriously and steadily
sough,ir. We have no, relied so much
OH the estimates and sanguine calcula-
lions of our friends in the various States,
rs Oh wha, they relate to us from person
al observation Of tlie changes in SCOTS
favor, the enthusiasm his name has evok-
ed, and the solid cork which is in prog
ress to make him better known 10 the
people. We cannot foresee the future,
but il the election were TO take place in
September, we believe Gen. Scott would
be chosen BY decided majority. And
we confidently expect to see him gain
hencelorward to the November Election.
IN. T.. Irib.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
CLEGH0RN & HARRISON,
WHOLESALE GRocERs AND DEALERS IN
H R @ Id u G. e,
KEOKUK,I IOWA.

KEOKUK, IOWA.
.ALSO-Constantiy on hand all kinds
of Liquors, Glassware, Staple Hard
Uare, QueensWare, Cotton Farm and,
Carpet Harp, Cotton Batting, Sole
and Upper Leather, and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
Country merchants and others visiting
our city will find it to their interest to give
us a call. Jan. 18th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
NEW GOODS.

WE would respectfully inform the cit
w liens of Wapello and the adjoin ing
Counties. that we have just received and
are still receiving large and well assorted
stock of
Dry Goods, Boots 8. Shoes, Hats,
Bnnnets 8. Trimmings, Hardware,
QueenS,oare, Glassware, Groceries.
And as we are aware the times are very
hard we are determined to sell very low to
suit the times. Ali kinds of produce taken
in exchange. Come one, come all and ex-
anime for yourselves.
ID. p. lNSKEEP & CO.
Ottumwa, April 29th, lS52-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

New Manufacturing
Establishment.
TIME undersigned would respectfully
Il inform the citizens OF Ollumwa and
vicinity, that they have commenced the
manufacture of
Wagons, Carriages,
and all articles in the Blacksmith line,
uader the name Of Sharps g. Harris.
J. J. SHARPS,
J. HARRIS.
~ Repairing done with nealness and
dispatch. Also, Wagon and Carriage
Painting and Trimming done. s. & IL.
Ouumwa, July 9Th, lS52.4m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
BlaCkSmithing.

eRk rNHE undersigned still contin-
9fzZ6 Il ues the Blacksmithing bust
ness at his old stand, North of Myers
Mill, and is prepared to do all kinds of
work, in his line, on as good terms as it can
be done anywhere else, and in workman
like manner.
He is thankful for the very liberal pa
tronage hitherto bestowed, and hopes to
merit continuance of the same.
STEPHEN OSBORN.
Ottumwa, aug. 22d, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

A quarry Of dark veined marble has
been diHovered near Poughkeepsie N. Y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
AJOY TO THE VORLD!

A sovereign balm, and real pain reliev-
er. Therefore, rejoice we afflicted, and use
no other Liniment but that manufactured
BY J l.. CURTIS, Sole Manufacturer.
To the Farmer, or dealer in stock, it is
absolutely indispensable-it being precise
ly the remedy that has been SO long called
for-as it is an infallible cure for yellow
water, poll evil, stiff complaint, ring bone,
SPAWN, splint, sweeny, fistula, scratches,
bolts, cholic, inflammation of the eyes,
sprains or gals, founder, sc.
In stating these things, I state nothing
but facts, incontrovertible facts, and sim
gle trial will convince the most skeptical.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

N. 3. These Pills are prepared and sold
by Curtis * Gilmore, Wholesale Dealers
in Drugs, Paints, Oils, Dye Stulfs, 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
who keep them constantly on hand for
their own use, and accommodation of their
neighbors throughout the State
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
SAVE YOUR ASHES I!

SAVE YOUR ASHES!
" AM now prepared to receive any
IL quantity of Ashes, from ten bushels
to ten thousand, for which will pay
from 5 to cents per bushel, in Dry
Goods or Groceries, if delivered at my
residence in Ashland, Wapello county
Iowa. | will pay cents for field and :
cents for house ashes per bushel.
JAMES A. ID. FREZELL.
Ashland, June 2lst, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
ID r u G. s:

~ ~ u " D.
Gum Camphor, re- Rhubarb Root:
fined, Corrosive sublim;
Gum Aloes, Cape Red PrecIpitate,
and Soctrine, Powdered Rhubal
Gum Opium, Tur- Powdered Jalap,
key, Ipecac, do.
Gum Arabic, Can,harides,
EPSON Salts, Corks, assorted,
Cream Tartar, Jars, bottles, vial.
Borax, refined, Castor Oil,
Flour Of Sulphur, Sweet Oil,
Birthstone, roll, Olive Oil, prime.
Saltpetre, refined, Rad Gen,ian.
Ri Car5. of Soda, Spigelia, or Pi
Tartaric Acid, Root,
Rochelle Salts, SIENNA, Alexandr
Sal Soda, and East India,
Rad Columbo, Magnesia, calcint
Liquorice Ball, and carbonate.
Glue, prime article, Extracts and Oils
Sulphate of QuinIne, all kinds,
Calomel, English g. Sand Paper asst
American. ted.
PAINTS AND DYE-STUFFS:
Flax Seed Oil, pure. Paris Green.
Spirits Turpentine, Prussian Blue,
Copal, and Coach Dutch Madder,
Varnish, Indigo, bes, artic
Gum Copal, prime, Logwood, & Fust
Eng. Veni.ian Red, Camwood and Nj
Spanish Brown, wood,
Yellow Ochre, Ext. of lockwood
Spanish Whiting, Alum e. Copper.
RED Lead. Dry Verdigris,
Litherage, Alcohol 81 Whisk
Lamp Black, Acid Muriatic. S,
Chrome Green and phuric, &c.
Chrome Yellow, lGold eaf, Bron7
Lots, stacks and piles of almost eve
kind of Patent Medicines.
Books and tatiOnery.
A good assortment of Books and s
tionery. A splendid article of writing |
per, and any quantity of things in the \
ton line. A first rate lot of Jewelry wi
ranted genuine.
-ALSO:-
A choice lot of Liquors, for medi
uses, consisting of Cogniac Brandy. Pc
Medaira and Malaga Wines, Rye Whiskt
Old Monongahala, and right good article
common "BALDFAcE."
And he is anxious to sell the above ar
cles for what they will bring and perha
less. Call in and see. Don't forget ,
place, next door to Warden & Leighton
May 9th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
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 7th. lS52.ly L. J. REEVE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
Lee County, Iowa, Dec. IL.


Messrs. Curtis IL Gilmore: Ii is
with pleasure | can inform you of the
great benefit have received from the
use of Gillmore's Anti Bilious Pills.
| have been troubled severely with the
Liver complaint, costiveness, aud blita-
ry arrangement for long time, and had
tried the skill of many physicians, and
all the paten. medicines could hear of
being recommended for my troubles
Every elfor, seemed in vain. | finally
gave up and concluded there was DO
cure for me. But feel thankful to my
neighbor who urged AMI insisted on my
giving Gillmore's Pills trial.
accordingly procured box and com.
menced using them according 10 direc.
tons; and in less than a week, to my
great surprise, began to feel better,
and IN less than three weeks felt stron-
ger and better than had for three years
| can cheeriully recommend them as the
best Pill of the kind have ever used OF
saw used. JOHN NEAL.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
DIED.

August 18th. 1852, MARY ANN
BAKER, Daughter Of Josias Baker,
aged Ia years, 8 months and l3 days.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
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, Wass-
ons, and other Vehicles, in and for the
counties of Wapello, Davis, Monroe, APP
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, 1852-08-26
J. l.. CURTIS NyaNALUKE LIN.
INEYT.

1t is known to be certain cure for Chol-
era, cholera morbus, dysentery, diarrhga,
colds, cramps, pains in the side or breast,
cracked hands, frosted feet, erysipelas, salt
rheum, lumbago, spinal compl ints, ague
in the face, ague cake, cutaneous affections.
bites of poisonous insects or reptiles, rheu-
matlsm. scrofulous tumors or ulcers, head
ache, tooth-ache, sprains or bruises, &C.
1t heals up the most stubborn or offensive
ulcers or sores; and for these many valua-
BILE qualities possessed by this great Lini-
ment, 1t has Justly been STYLED
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

This is TO certify tina, have used ]
l.. Curtis's Manaluke Liniment with
greater success than any other medicine
ever used. In returning from Keokuk
| had the misfortune of havelng a car
riage run against my horse, tearing a
large piece Of flesh from his hip, as much
as six inches in length. |, nflamed and
became very sore, making the horse very
lame.
My neighbors thought that he never
would recover from the injury. But
knowing il would cos, but irife in com
parison with the value Of the animal, |
Immediately procured a bottle of the
Mamaluke Liniment and applied it few
times and in less than six hours | could
discover material change for the better
in and around the wound; and before
had used two bottles the animal was Gu
red sound and well, and realized the
great benefit | had received from its use
also certify that neighbor of mine
had swelling on one of his limbs, oil
long standing, which was cured by few
applications of this really powerful med,
icine. | would say to those who have
occsion TO use any thing of this kind, try
this Linimen,, and it will certainly con,
vince the most skeptical of its magic
power in cureing disease.
DAVID CRAWFORD.
Lee County, Nov. 3, 1851. o
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26

HREAT consolidated Equestrian, ORA
" matte, Olympic and Histronic estab-
lishment, organized and perfected for the
ensuing season under the title of the
UNITED STATES Circus,
With large troupof performers, male and
female, selected from the European and A
merican Amphitheatre, will exhibit their
celebrated performances at
Ottulnwa, Tuesday, September
7th, 1852.
Equestrian Manager, w. WATERMAN.
Clown, PUss HoRNER.
THE STARS,
Who compose this novel Troupe are of
world wide celebrity, prominent amongst
whom the following stand pre-eminent:
MONS. GERMANI,
Better known as the JONGLEUR VO-
LANTE, exhibiting curious and interest
ing display Of Equilibriums on Horseback.
The elegant, fascinating, and youthful
Partisan Artistic
MILE MARIETTA,
First Lady Equestrian of the Age.
| llCl uSdulhui iOou 1AOiSC, ny LleE-
self, is from the finest stock in Europe, an
has been for years the greatest favorite at
Franconi's in Paris. Ladies who desire to
excel in this invigorating and graceful ex-
ercise, should not loose the opportunity Of
witnessing the achievement of this Artistic.
MILE HENRIETTA,
The accomplished Danseuse.
Mr.. w. WATERMAN, III. BUCKLEY.
w. Cole, J. SHoLEs,
w. CHAMBERS, A. BURTNErTE,
S. RuNNEILs, I. OSBORN.
A BRILLIANT BRASS BAND led by
the greatest Bugler Of the age,
#. e.. Steele.
Performance to commence al 2 l-2 o'cl'k
p. Nj.
ADMIssIoE-Boxes, Scots
{" Pit, 80 25cts
Children under o years of age half price
no half price to Pit.
The above company will perform at Ed
dyville on Monday the 9Th. At Iowaville
on Wednesday the 9th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
Van Buren, Stone Works,
KEOSAUQUA, IOW.A.
M. R. ROOT & co.

hEOSHOQOH, IOWH.
M. Ii. ROOT Il CO.,
HAVE in operation at their Quarry, on
IL Chequest creek, an extensive amount
of machinery for saving and polishing
Stone, which enables them to furnish
Tombstonss, Monuments, Build
Ing Stone, &c.,
At prices which cannot fail to be satisfac-
tory. The block furnished by this State
for the Washington Monument, was take n
from this quarry, and it is conceded by Il
that this Stone is superior to any other in
the west. and for durability is equal to the
best Italian Marble.
The best American and Italian Marble
will be furnished for those who prefer it.
All work done in the best style and war
ranted to give satisfaction. All orders
promptly attended to.
August 26th, lS52.-3m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
Ho! We Lords of Creation!

nON'T delay day until you get one Of
IL the "Ladies Delight" Washing Ma
chimes for each of your wives, and thus
save their health, and, perhaps, prolong
their lives for years. You will save time,
money, soap, and we don't know but cross
words, for you know there is always
"a rumpus, all on washing day"
These machines are manufactured by
ALDRIG d ELLIS.
J. ALnRIG still keeps on hand and man
ufactures to order Spinning Wheels of all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
CO. Shop on the corner of Washington
and..3d SITS. opposite the Jah.
Ottumwa, Nov. Goth, l65l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
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
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-08-26
Deaths Door!

HOW often do we hear these terrible
IL words made use Of, and what feel
ings of dread do we have when speaking OF
those who are nearest and dearest to us,
who have been brought as it were to that
very door by the ravages OF some malig-
nant disease-yet can get nothing to re-
store health, or even alleviate the sufferers
What, ask, would not fond and do.
ting parent part with, to snatch from the
very Jaws of death, much beloved child?
What would not a brother give or endure
TO restore a helpless sister to health, when
racked with tormenting pain? What would
not son or daughter sacrifice to restore
to health, parent Frustrated by disease7
Is there any so base that would not part
with the last farthing to see those who gave
them being restored to health? | answer
NO, NOT ONE! The question is then asked,
is it in the power of any Medicine thus to
arrest disease, and prevent death; and if so,
what is the remedy? l reply there is a
remedy for many diseases that humaa ma
ture is liable to. that remedy is