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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
CHAPTER Ii.

On The return of the merchant, the
French army was evacuating the place,
carrying with them the trophies they had
wrested from the conquered Aus,rians,
and large supply of stores and plum.
der from the devoted town. Paurs
heart died within him as he steal,hly
entered the suburbs, and proceeded to.
wards the place Of his residence.
Within the town was confusion and
dismay. Here were open s,orehouses
rllled OF their contents, the very doors
torn from their hinges; there, the trim
gardens of the richer classes broken
down and trampled over: in the market
places were groups of the middle and
lower classes, loudly complaining of the
excesses of Austria and France. Still
Paul stopped not TO join the outcry, his
only anxiety was his own home. AT
length he reached his dwelling. With
what pang of intense anxiety he rushed
in through the open portal. The SER
wants had evidently fled; the stairs bore
the marks of heavy footsteps. Paul
stopped not to examine them, or he
would have seen that they were traced
with gore.
With the speed of thought he rushed
into the accustomed sitting room, and
there horrid spectacle awaited him.
On the floor lay his wife, stabbed through
the heart, one hand had fallen back as if
| to protect her from the attack of the as
sassin, while the other grasped tightly a
few links of the slight gold chain 10 which
had been attached the diamond mounted
portrait.
Of his daughter, there was no trace.
Loudly did he call, and wildly did he
seek, first in his own house, and then
through the whole of the town, until it
was whispered abroad tha, he was mad;
and so, for a time, he was; but anxiety al
last brought weariness, and repose led to
recollection.
How deeply Paul Kinmayer reproach-
ed himself for not taking the miniature
with the other valuables, need not be re-
lated, since he little doubted that his
wite's resistance TO part with il had led
to the fatal catastrophe. One redeemiug
thought only flushed across his mind,
that by It's agency-lf, indeed, she had
not shared the fate of her mother-he
might be enabled to discover the missing
daughter. TO this end, he resolved to
devote the whole Of his future existence;
and after the funeral of his wife, he dis
posed of his house, the wreck of his
household goods, and prepared to travel
whittier, he knew not; but anywhere to
fly from the scenes where all his hopes
OF earthly happiness had been blighte d
by the ruthless hand of the destroyer.
"And these" he said, as he turned
from his native town and home, ..are
deeds perpetrated under the sacred ban.
ner ol lberty!-Alas! how is the divine
attribute decentralization lit.le bul the
the name exists in lbe blood thirsty Gv-
nasty of France!" -t.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
CHAPTER w

! Morally wounded, but not dead, he,
who had braved the heat of hundred
battles, and whom death had spared that
he might make more suitable atonemen,
for his guilt, was carefully removed to a
! private apartment.
Paul, who might have escaped in the
confusion, did not at,emp, to do so, aud
was OF course taken into custody, and in-
carcerated in one of the dungeons of the
police.
The following morning he was led
forth Tor examination; the wife of the fall
en- officer, he was told. would be his ac-
cuser. But he walked with firmer step
and lighter heart than usual. Que
portion OF his mission had been accom-
! Pli:hed; he had avenged his wife's death;
but had found no trace of his daughter.
On reaching the place of examination
he was commanded TO stand; shriek-a
long. and agonizing shriek-was heard,
and The prosecutrix fell senseless on The
floor.
Res'orasives were applied, and on her
recovery, the cause of her agitation was
soon apparent:
at is my fatherr she said. and break.
ing through the crowd, she again fell sense
less in his arms.
The impetus of her fall caused lock
ct to drop from her bosom, where it was
still suspended by chain. Paul Kyn-
mayer snatched It up. Yes it was the
same--,he circlet of briliants; but now
1t contained the portrait of-whom! of
his daughters husband, the murderer of
his wife!
Passing her to one of the attendants,
The old man smote his breast, and called
aloud in his trouble
"Was il for this thou vert preserved,
my beautiful. my pure?"
In consequence of the state of the wit
ness the examination was postponed, and
lhe same evening the dying man request
ec that the prisoner, together with the
chief OF police, might attend him.
On their arrival life was eobing fast
The confession of the officer was brief;
he admitted the murder of Paul's wife.
and the justice of the retributon; he fur
ther confessed that The daughter, being al
most child, was carried away by the
soldiers to the rear of the army; that she
was forced from the apartment previous
to, and knew nothing of her mothers
fate; and that, repenting of his act, he
had her conveyed to Pa is, and educa-
ted; her loneliness increased; and she,
only known TO him as a benelactor, a,
las! consented to marry him. s..
This confession was attested and for
warded TO the Emperor. Meanwhile
the friends of the officer cane forward as
prosecutors; his wife refused to do so.-
The murder i'll the latter case was fully
proved, and Paul was sentenced to death.
On the morning appointed for his ex-
ecutlon, he was reprieved, and suffered
to enter monastery, where he soon sunk
under a broken heart.
With his wealth, which was consider.
able, he founded a convent for the ISIS
ters of Mercy" and in the still beau liful
abbess, whose piety and benevolenco
have, with justice, been lauded and ad
MIXED, may be discovered the un!orun-
ate daughter of Paul Kinmayer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
MISCELLANY.

For the Courier.
.. SPEAK NO ILL!
Nay, speak no i'll ! a kindly word
Can never leave a sting behind;
And oh! to breathe each tale we've heard
Is far beneath noble mind;
Full oft better seed is sown,
BY choosing this-this better plan:
For if but little good be known.
Still let us speak the best we can.
Give me the heart that fain would hide
Would fain anothers faults efface!
How can it pleasure human pride,
To prove humanity but base? ...
No! let us reach higher mood
A nobler estimate for all! .....
Be earnest in the search of good,
And speak Of all the best we can;
Then speak no i'll; but lenient be
To Others feelings as your own;
If you have a fault to find,
Be not the first to make it known;
For life is but passing dream
No lips may tell how brief its span;
Then oh the little time we stay,
Let us speak of all the best we can.
A FRIEND.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

tg Senator Gwin, of California, late
ly devoted the latter part of days
session OF the Senate to an exposition of
frauds praciiced upon the General Gov
ernment by its officers. II is somewhat
remarkable that he confined his exami-
nation to officers under the present Ad-
minissra;ion. If he had gone back only
few years, he would have found gen.
lleman about his size figuring in Missis-
sppi as deiaul,er to the amount of a
good many thousands Of dollars. as Re-
ceiyer and u. S. Marshal.-Mo. Rrp.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

D As familiar example of how
proper names become changed by trans
portation 10 diffent countries, the story of
John Flint may be instanced. An Eng
lish emigrant, settling in Pennsylvania,
found his patronym translated by the
Germans into 'Fuerstein' (Firestone);
unsuccessful in his operations in that
State, he moved into Louisiana. where the
French colonists named him Pierre de
Fusil;' and in,latter days he departed
this life in New England as the lamen,-
ed Peter Cum
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

A New PRINT.-Wa,er liae( Thy draul-
lc cement mixed III the same way with
oil as Blake's Ohio paint, or as any of
the several mineral paints lately brought
into use; has lately been discovered
to be equal to any other substance ever
used for painting walls, roofs floors fenc-
os, or any other work. while in poin, Of
economy, 1t is as one to efght or ten.-
The discovery was accidentally made by
Mr.. John Harald, of Hampstead, Long
lsland.-We Plough.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

" A boy from the county was recent
ly taken into gentleman's family. One
evening, after having been called up in
the drawing. room, lie came down into
the kitchen. laughing immoderately.
"What is the matier!" cried the cook.
"Why" said he, there are twelve of
'em up there, who couldn't snuffthe can
die, and they had to ring for me to do
ito #
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

DAn Irish piper, who now and then
INDUCED in a glass too much, was accost.
ed by gentleman with:
"Pat what makes your face so red?"
"Please your honor" said Pat, ~ al
ways blush when | spakes to a gintle.
man."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
OFFICE IN wAsHBURN's FRAME BUILDING
UP STAIRS, ON THE RIGHT.
II E II NJ S /:
Business Cards.
MEDICAL NOTICE.

T,HE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
i cd of informing the citizens of Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and will practice in all the va
rious branches of medicine. He solicits a
share of public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience 10 give entire satisfac-
ton to those .who may employ him. By
unremitting study and attention to this
great science he hopes to render himself
useful to the community in which h re-
sides. Office at the Drug Store.
A. ID. V. HUEVAL, M. d.
Ottumwa, March a, lS52.tf ......
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

tg"Have you ground all the tools
right. as told you this morning when |
went away! said carpenter TO rath-
er green lad whom he had taken for an
apprentice.
''All bulthe handsaw. sir!" replied the
lad, promptly: 81 couldn't get quite all
the gapes out Of that"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
ApRIL 6, 1852.

ArRIL 6, 1852.
Reported from the Committee with an
amendment, VIZ. Strike out the words in
[ brackets and insert those in (parenMa-
Sts) Immediately following; committed TO
the Committee of the WholeHouse OH the
state of the Union. .....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
j. Id. Devin,
A Il Il orr EY AT LAW
OTTuMWA. IOWA.

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
=" ILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NOTARY Pun
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &c,
and give promp. attention to CoNvEYAN-
clNG, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
Of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
HI. HI. AYRES,
Ubolcsale an0 Retail Druuaist

AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints,
OILS, Furnishes, Dye Tu6s, Brushes,
PeTumery, Uindow Glass. Putty,
Druggist and Physicians Glass
Uare, Patent Medicines, Pure Zines
for Medicinal purposes, &c. &c.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN Rect, OKUK.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, Is Silly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

70 The best shit ever made at an
improvement in lady's dress, was made
by Talleyrand. During the revolution.
when asked by lady his opinion of her
dress. he replied that ..it began too late
and ended too so9n."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

70 A poor Irish haymaker. passing,
through village, saw crowd of people
approaching, which made him inquire
what was the matter. He was answer
ed, "a man was going 10 be buried"
''Oh. by the powers" said Pat, "I'll
stop to see the same, for we carry them
in our country"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
MASONIC.

THE STATED communication of Olive
Il Branch Lodge, No. 2l, will be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 3lst day of May, at o'clock
z. M. A punctual attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
iy invited to attend. -... .... ..
WIN, p. M. GRIGGS. Secy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
MASONIC.

A THE stated communication of Or
x& TUMwA LODGE No. l6, will be held
w at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 9th day of May at z o'clock 2. NJ
A Apunctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
TO attend. K. IL. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
j. w. Orris.

attorney g. Counsellor at Lar,
OTTUMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa.
(Office on Main st. same entrance as
Post Office.)
WILL attend to professional business in
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partic-
ular atttueion given to collecting and Sc
curing debts. Real Estate and other agen-
cies solicited.
Jan. 29th. lS52.1y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

ss"Has that cookery book any pic
tures!' said Miss Nj. G.. TO bookseller.
mo, madam, none," was the answer.
''Why," exclaimed The witty and
beautiful lady, "what is the use of telling
us how TO make good dinner, # they
give US no plates.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
January l5, 1852.

Mr.. Mace on leave, introduced the
following bill; which was read twice, and
referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

tV The Wings Anne Arundel county,
Md, have resolved TO support no candi.
date for the Presidency who will not a
VOW himself for the Compromise.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

q Capt. Nagler, who was recently
convicted Of fraud upon the government
at Washington, has been sentenced to s
years Imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
I'D. H.. Gaylord
A u G ITO E E. II ,

0TTUMWA, IOWA.
" ILL attend tomaking sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1851,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13

D-Every man that has business oueh.
TO advertise it, and il ne has none he
ought to advertise for some.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
CLEGH0RN & HARRISON,
WHOLESALE GRocERs AND DEALERS IN
II u % Id u G. e,

KEOKUK, IOWA.
ALSO-Consfantiy on hand all kinds
OF Liquors, Glassware, Staple Hard
aoare, Queenspare, Cotton Karn and
Carpet Harp, Cotton Battling, 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 cal.. Jan. 18th, 1852
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-13
James Baker,
ATTORNEY AT Lar,
0ftumWa. Iowa.

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Public.
and as such, will take the acknowledgements
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
yes, etc. December 7th, 1919.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-11-12
TON FREE PRESS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER H. 1s52

- We learn that DR.. WHEELER, of Bur
lington has been invited to deliver a eulogy
upon Mr.. WEBSTER, on the 10th instant, in
Windsor, and that he has accepted.
The Committee appointed to determine on
further proceedings in Burlington, have not
yet reported, but will be prepared to report
very soon. The Hon. WV. c. BRADLEY de-
clines the invitation of the Committee, and
they have written to Hon. Judge PRENrrss,
who was in tho Senate with Mr.. WEBSTER for
many years. We trust Judge PRENrIss will
accept.
--ARREsT OF A CouNTERFEITER.-A young
man calling himself ira Ftyr,s, and claiming
to be connected with the Ferris family in Gens
Falls, N. Y. (whom we well know was ares
ted, at Harris Hotel, last evening, by Sheriff
SHERWOOD, for passing counterfeit money
He had succeeded in imposing four $40 bills
on the Merchants Bank, Boston, on Messrs. II.
A. Peck, Geo. Peterson, A. C. Spear, and s.
5. Skinner, realizing from the operation some
$50 of good money. The counterfeit is very
well executed, and calculated to deceive, es-
peclally at night. We learn from the clerk of
MIR. Y. A. PECK that Mr.. GuILroRD, the prin-
cipal clerk of J. g.. J. II. PECK g. Co., pros
nounced the bill submitted to him genuine, as
we think he well might have done, on curso-
ry examination. Mr.. MURRAY, chief clerk in
Mr.. Peterson's Store, suspected the bill, and
submitted 1t to G.. F.WARNER Esq, Cashier of
the Farmers g. Mechanics Bank, who rather
hestatingly expressed the opinion that it was
spurious, whereupon, Mr.. MURRAY caused
young Ferris to be arrested The bills are
,reN executed. They are signed f. Haven,
Prest and John ]. May, Cashier,--etter B.. No.
%, and dated Sep. |, l-52, payable to |. ID.
Gore, or bearer. Ferris is now in jail to await
his trial.
Fatal ACCIDENTAL Carpenter and
Joiner, named Joseph L'lIussier, at work on the
building now erecting by the Pioneer Mechan-
ic Shop Company, fell from the top scatioldng,
so feet from the ground, this morning, and was
so much injured that he lived but about thirty
minutes. lie stepped upon plank which was
not supported, and which, of course, tipped and
prccipitated him from the fearful height. IIc
was a worthy man, about 30 years of age, and
leaves widow and two children.
- The numerous customers of Mr.. BARN.
UNI, our principal Halter, will be gratifed to see
that their old friend, GILES MEAD, 1.-THE best,
"thank you, Sir" man in town is at his old
head quarters. Nobody can adjust hat, or re-
commend its fitness, better than our friend
GILES. We congratulate Mr. BARNUM ON hay
in. secured his services.
- The Huntington Courier thinks the
Wings deserve the clicking" they have got
The Courier also thinks that Mr.. Pierce Is
elected, and is rather glad of it ! 1t is certain
ly an agreeable novelty to find Free-soilcr
who is pleased with the election of Franklin
Pierce
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-11-12
Daniel NOrtOn's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT.( The Honorable the
DISTRICT OF CuIrrENDuN, IS Probate Court tor the
District Aforesaid to all persons Interested N the
Estate OF Daniel Norton, late OF llneshugh in SAID
District, deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, Joseph Marsh Executor of the last VIII
and Testament of said deceased proposes 10 render
an account OF his administration OF said Estate. and
present his account against the same for examination
aud allowance by said court and the said Court hav
ing assigned, tor that purpose the 18th day of No
vember A, ID. 1851? at the office OF RiIiord & Ad-
ans, in Burngon in said District, aud ordered that
you be notified by publishing the time and place u.s.
signed aforesaid, three wee Ks succrssivrv in the
Burlington Free Press, newspaper printed al said
Burngton the last OF which publications. IL Le pre-
vious to the day fixed for hearing.
Therefore, you 1re hereby notified tu appear be
fore said Court at the time ana place aforesaid and
show if any you have why the said account
should not be allowed
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
trict this ih day of November 4 y. lSa2
w20w9 BRADFORD, RIXFORD, Register
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-11-12
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.
st. Peters College,
NEAR MONTREAL. G. Z.

THIS Literary Institution, under the
L guidance OF the "Cercs de SAINT Viatrur," is
situated in the beautiful and healthy Village OF
Chambly, ID miles from Montreal, and IL miles from
St Johns, and easily accessible from either place
The buildings, large and commodous, have been
Gently thoroughly repaired and are now capable OF
containing 100 Scholars. The spacious recreation
grounds afford ample room for exercise and nmuse
ment. The Students are constantly under the mild
and efficient care OF their instructors. The studies
embrace Reading, Orthography, Writing, Aithme-
tic, Grammar, Composition. Geography, the of
the Globes, Sacred and Proiane History, Botany,
Chemistry, Political Economy. Bellies Le,lres, Rh-t-
oric Book Keeping, Algebra, Geometry, M.nsura-
tion Surveying, Astronomy, Natural and Moral
Philosophy, Logic and Metaphysics, f.locntion,
French and English, Music, Drawing, Greek and
Latin.
The utmost care shall be taken to teach the Eng
llsh Student to speak and write the French Ian.
guage, with elegance and accuracy.
TERMS.
The annual pension for Board, Tuition, Washing,
Mendng and use Ot Bedding, paid halt yearly in
advance, is 500.
Music and Drawing extra charges
Books, Stationery, Clothes, it ordered and in cas-
OF sickness, Medicine and Doctors tees, will also
form extra charges.
r. F. T. LAHAYE, Prere,
Director and Proc. Gen. G. c.
November p 1852. dw&u
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-11-12

i'll" All Produce III packages or otherwise cOnsign-
ed to us should be distinctly marked in our name
and the initials OF The consignor.
ASHES-Market firm AT quotations, and sales to
a consde rable extent Pots more inquired Tor.
BuTIER-The past we, Butter has been arriv-
ing retg and as the weather has been uufavorable,
BUYERS have not Inclined 10 purchase to much extent
and prices rather lower ior middIinq grades. The
stock is not large.
CliEESE-rhe. maItct for Cheese is very firm
ami some dalrlts are stllng at &c tair quuhy &
&c ordinary 7 to Sc Not much stock in markets
FLOuR-The price ot Flour is quite as firm as
noticed IN our last C"Cular, and common and fancy
brand. are taken as fast received 10y the trade -
Canada FIGURE is scare aud in demand.
PROVlSlONS-The demand Tor Pork continue
quite moderate aud sales confined to small lots at
rl7 II 30 tor prime $40 - 80 for mess and
81 Tor clear, 4 mos In Beet nothing of any cOuse-
qnence has beeu done. Lard remains without
change aud good in bbls and kegs is selling II a
II lie per ID, mos.
WOOL-Thc prices OF fleece aud pulled Wool
continue to be well sustained, with good demand
from manufacturers AT quoted rates The stock is
light and market finn.
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UF~Mr. John Broadhead, Of Philadelphia,
published in the Pcnnsy lvanian of Tuesday, a
letter of which the following is an extract:
On my return frcm a visit to General Fierce
on Thursday last, stopped for day or two in
the city OF Boston, where had the honor of
an introduction to Peter Harvey, Esq. of that
city, the lntlmulc, personal, and political friend
OF the lancGcd Webster. In the course of
conversation with mutual friend and myself.
MIR. Harvey sad IN substance AS follows =
"Mr. Webster asked me short time previous
TO his death, whether Rufus Choatc intended
gong for Scott - answered did not know,
but thought not SWELL" SAID Mr.. Webster,
"tcl him him he has youth, talents, and a bright
future before hm, and | hope he won't mar all
by supporting Scott, .ind tell Him, as my dying
message 10 him. That qiio Me Sccond dayof No
re''ber merit, HE mig pntH as National par
~, rW p'St only IN hiSiory."
The above Is the substance Of Mr.. IIarvey's
statement the words IN italics beng his exact
words. Mr.. Harvey further stated that Cen
crll Pierce had behaved well towards Mr..
W ebSer, and WIS noble fellow, uud one for
whom AlrN ebscr entertained great affection"
Mr. Harvey, who Is referred to in the above,
voted on Tuesday tor Pierce aud hing
Whether MI " Webster ever made use of the
language attributed " A!n, We cannot say