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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30

oftlfal.
MEuBEa AND Phoebe.
Pathetic ballad.
BY M. NIX. BI.uKIss.g
La Manchester . maiden dvelt,
Her name was Phoebe Browns
Her cheeks we're rel, her hair was Black
And she was considered by good judges 10
b. By al odds the best lcoking girl in town
Her age was nearly seventeen,
Her eyes we're Sparkling b,fght
very ioyely girl was She
And for about year and a half there had
Been voting man paying attention 70 her by the
name Of Reuben Wright.
New Reuben was nice young man,
Asany IN the town
And Phoebe loved him. very dear q
Bat on account Of his being obliged 10 work
for living, he never could make himself agree.l-
bic TO old Mr.. and Mrs Brown
Her parents wcre resolved
Another she should wed
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30
GROCERIES,.

NE have just received fresh 10. of Gro
w eeries, consisting Of Crushed, pulver-
lied and p. II, Sugars; N. o., SugaT-house.
and West India Molasses; Cheese; Soda
and Wafer Crackers Java and Rio Coffee
G. A. and line Salt; Saltpetre, Pepper, All
spice. Sc, &c.--ior sale cheap for cash by.
Dee. %, 1851. RIDDLE & BRO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30
GREENMOUNT GARDEN.

HAVE received from Baltimore from the
IL GaIden Of Messrs Peutland 8. Bro, a lot OF
Splendid Roses.
Salrcinean Rpse, Deroaiances Rose
Prairie Rose. Tea Rose, Cdctases
and many other Plants. will always keep
Flowers on hand at my house, and will fur
n'sh at all times any Hover that may be wan
ted, at the shortest notice. Ladies will please
call and examine for themselves-no charge
TO see them: A. STEWART.
May Is, 1851.
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FOR SALE.

A NEW FAMILY CARRIAG E--for one or two
N horses. JACOB VINCENIELLER
january G. 80
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30


ANDREW ROUsH
I'D RESPECTFULLY informs The citizens 81
N Msuiusburg and vicinity. thai he has re-
moved his Shop 10 his residence on King Street,
diagonalIy opposite Bllmire's Hotel, where he
consinuest TO carry on the
Cabinet-HEaIxing Business,
in allits various branches; and IN relurninghi
thanks FOR former patronage. takes occasion to
pledge himselE--which.f from experience. he is
free 10 do-ihai be is prepared 10 manufacture
Sofas, side-Boards, Bureaus, Tables Bcdsteads
"a Spring Seat Chairs, Wardrobes, &c, aup-
Es7on as reasonable terms, and style and
'manneras satisfactory tothose seeking bar
gains, as can be elsewhere Obtained
He IS also prepared to manufacture COZ
FINS, OF Walnul. Cherry and Mahogany. He
has good HE.4RSE. and is prepared TO ac
commodate persons in town and County.
Martinsburg. June 9,lS49.
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Darietp.
CHEATING A FEE.

Some years ago General --- was reg
lister OF wills in western county. He was a
faithful officer, who revered the law; aud as
the law allowed him fees for his services he
was very conscientious in collecting them :
The register is allowed small fec for what
is technically called a search, which gener
ally is showing an inquirer u record getting
n paper out Of the pigeon holes, or similar
service 1t is related Of General -.
that for this branch of his duties. he was
particular ir requiring pay His ofli e being
near that Of recorder of deeds, he was often
annoyed by the enquiries Of strangers as to
the location.
Can you tell me where the recorders Office
is:' was the inquiry. ~
step in, step h,- III look for you
Going to the door, the General would look
dawn tie street moment, then answer
The recorders Office is next door but one
below
Thank yen SIR
You're welaome, but you owe me shilling
for search. .a.
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CASH FOR NECR0I,S.

r THE subscriber is onxious to purchase
-ktA large number of NEGROES, of both sexes,
@~ sound and likely. Persons having Negroes
to dispose Of will find it to their interest to give
him call before selling, ashe viii pay the uery
highestcas prices. y &ta4
lie can bcseenat the Berkeley Courts at Mar
tinsburg, on the second Monday, and at Berryyille
onthe fourth monday in each month, and usually
at hisresidencein Charlestown
Alllettersaddrcssedto him will be promptlyat-
tended to.w sf sfe " WILLIAM CROW.
Charlestown, July IA. 1sl9. sase
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30

More Canaor than 1iodesty. A formal.
fashionable visitor thus addressed little
girl: a
How are you my dear z
Very well, thank you. she replied.
The visitor then added, Now, my dear,
you should ask me how am
The child simply aud honestly replied. Il
don't want to know.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30

RES1 quality Brass, iconand Copper Wire
AS for sale by ~. H. E.VOS
October Ia 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30
Mechanic Arts.
RE M oval.
ANDREW RoUsH

CABINET AND CoFFIN-MAKING.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30
JOHN w. HOLDEN,
ia Pine Street, Bait
READ! READi! READlH

BALTIMORE, Dec. 10, tS4g
have used Mrs. Pharnum's Cough Candy
IN my family, and lam pleased TO say that il
has far exceeded my expectations; and /
would recommend it 10 all for coughs and
colds. tits, without exception, the best medi-
cine have ever tried.
$3.50 J. r. II. WHEELER,
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C. W. RoBAcK, No G IF1ite 81, Ns,e York
ExSfeBe particular to mention the Post Office,
County and State. All communications kept rel-
ce,rat ~ + A ,.,sft faSt5.et.,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30

This branch ofour business is not surpassed by any rstab
shment the country-having worhinen employed IN the
building under sspersson constantly rainE tfeg
stes o. Jeuey by every Supplied from
tile European factories which enables give Gus
TONERS the faiesf fashions aud at lof prices. - =.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
Cause aud Effect.

Infinite are the consequences which
follow from single, and often apPa-
ren,ly very insignificant circumstance.
Paley narrowly escaped being baker.
Cromwell was near being sirangled IN
his cradle by monkey; here was This
wre,ched ape wielcing in has paws the
destinies of nations. Henry VII. Is
smiiten with the beauty of girl Of eight
cen; and ere long "the Reformation
beams from Bullen's eyes" Charles
Wesley refeses to go with his wealthy
namesake TO Ireland; and the inherit
ance which would have been his goes To
build up the fortunes of a Wellesley in
stead of w esley; and TO this decision
of scLool-boy las Mr.. souihey OBJ
serves Melhodism may owe its exist
ence, and England its military, and 20,
lilical glory.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
PLAYING Old Solder.

hard Old case, who had for many
wears belonged TO the rank and hie OF
Uucle Sans little army was stationed III
the garrison of Prairie dn Chem; and alter
exhausting all other plans Tor getting
whiskey whe-ewiihal 10 wet ms whistle
he hit upon the following expedlent Tor
smuggling 1.-The criiter' into the garrison
It's customary for the soldiers 10 take
their blankets to the river 10 wash. old
Bayonet piled half a dozen eiackana"
blankets upon his back and started tor
the river, where he me. The whiskey ven
der. He then put his blankets in tub
containing The whiskey, until they were
fullv saturated; when he slung them a,
cross his shoulder and started for the
garrison. On his way he was stopped
by an officer. who smell, "corn."
Throw down your blankets sir! you
have bottle Of whiskey with you.
Il beg your pardon, sir, quo'h pay,
onet, 81 have not"
.Down with your blankets--overhaul
your blankets-show your pockets
You cant fool mel smell it. Where
have you been!'
"To wash my blankets for my mess
sir" he replied.
"Well 60 along; l don't see that you
have any abou. you. But you are SO
soaked with whiskey, you Internal old
sponge. that you smell as rank as walk
ing disiillery."
Bayonet went into his quarters, wrune
four gallons Of whiskey on, OF the blan'
kets, ant; got gloriously fuddled.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
THE GRAEFFENBERG
MEDICINES

THE GRAEFFNBERG VEGETABLE
/ Pills, considered the standard Pill of
of the day, infinitely superior to any Pill
before the public. ..sr ..a
The Graefenberg Health Btters. skilful-
ly and elegantly prepared from number
of purifying, invigorating and healing roots,
barks, herbs, aud vines. -..g
The Dysentary Syrup, certain and i'm
mediate cure of Dvsenterv, Diarrh9a,
Cholera Morbus. Asiatic Cholera, &c.
The Graeienberg- Sarsaparilla, a power
full extract; one bottle equal TO ten of or,
binary Sarsaparilia
The Green Mountain Ointment invaiu-
able in the following diseases: Glandular
Sweled Breasts, Felon Ringworm, Scald
Head Burns, Bruises, C.
The Childrens Panacea, for summer COM
plant, and most diseases to which chill
dren are subject. No mother should be
without it. r
The Graefenberg Fever and Ague Pills, a
speedy and positive cure for this distress
ing complaint. .........s,
Libby's Pile Ointment, warranted a GER
tain cure.
Consumptive Balm, sovereign in all
Bronchial and pulmonary diseases. Full
directions accompany each bottle.
Marshei's Uteria4 Catholicon, an infal-
hble remedy for all diseases OF the Womb
and Urinary Organs, viz: prolapsus uterl,
| fuor abus, suppressed menses, &c. War,
rdnted.
1 Please observe that none are genuine
without abe Seal of the Company printed
upon each Package. aa
THE MANUAL OF HEALTH-20C
Pages. -Just published by the Graeienbers
| Company, is one o. the most valuable and
comprehensive Medical works ever issued
1t contains great fand of information rel
alive TO The treatment of every form OF dis
ease-and most important directions TO
preserving health, 1t also contains Veg
4 etable Materia Medical collection o
useful tables and recipes. for making per
iumcry, cosmetics, etc. 1t should be IN ey
cry family. Price 70 cents copy.
These celebrated remedies, which have
received the appreciation of many OF tn
most distinguished physicians and pubic
men in the country, may BE- found IN ever!
town aud village of the United States.
J.. Z. HALE, Gen. Agentio iowa.
a# JOHN PUMROY,s
, Local Agent Tor ottumwa
! July LIST, 1852. aa s7 3. gs
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
Don't Go Tell the World!
so NETTING N E w
IN OTTUMWA!
Groceries for .M-Cheaper than thu
ea Cheapest!

THE undersigned most respectfully in
l forms the citizens of Ottumwa, and
the surrounding country, that he has open
ed large and splendid stock OF
Fa MIL Y GRO CERIE
In the Frame Building, on the same lot with
his residence on the south side of maia ST..
where he will be pleased to wait on those
in quest of superior Family Groceries at
reduced prices.
His stock consists in part of several va
rieties of Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Molasses, and
Salt.
A l. So
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Saleratus. Vim
egar, Pepper Sauce, Mustard, Tobacco, and
i'll iactsa otherarticles usually kept in an
establishment of the kind; including SUI
perior article of Whisky He has supe
rior article OF Candles, which he will war
rant to be ALL TALLow, except the wicks,
and when urged for a further warranty, he
will insure them to be taliow(ed,) ami
which he can afford TO sell at liza cents per
pound.
There is another thing which he wishes
TO be distinctly understood, that is, that
he will not be understood by any estaollsii-
ment Ia the country. s.t
Give me call.
IA IS THOMAS SlNNAMON,
Jan. 10Th, S52. 4tF eg
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
SLIGO ErOm SiOrc.

jefferson Street, burlington, fora.
| RON--Fiat, square aud round, assorted
l. sizes, plough slabs, plough wings, assert
ed shapes and sizes.
SrEEL-Cast, German, American bis
ter, English blister, German and Spring, as
sorted sizes.
STOVES--lmproyed Premium. alright
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal, Box,
10, Z, and 6plates diflerant sizes.
ALS0-Jewett's Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, Sheel-lrou,
lron-wire, Nails, and Castings OF every des-
cription.
ALSO Hardware of llkinds, and, Black
smiths Tools.
A full supply of the above articles al
ways on hand, and for sale as low as can
be afforded by JOHN e.. F00rE.
Feb. goth, 1852. 6m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
TO BOOK AGENTS, COLPORTEURS
AND PEDLARS.

r. NJ. BURNETT will publish. ear
ly in October, large FAMILY QUAR-
10 BIBLE. containing The Apocrspha.
Family Record, ION good puper,) Index.
Marginal Notes. References, ami com
plete Concordance. Also, will be added
To part of each edition., the Psalms IN
Meter, 10 beautiful plates, entirely new
designs. viz:-- The Landing and coming
forth from the Ark, Birth of Christ,
Christ in the Manger, and Christ and
his Disciples in the corn-field, &e., &C.,
bound in a substantial and exceeding
lv neat style Of embossed sides, gilt
back and marble eage-clear large type.
and printed on white paper. Price, re-
tail, So 80, sheep, plain, 81 so.
a large discount will be made to those
who will'engage in the sale. The aiten.
i.uon of agents and co|porteurs is partica.
larly invited; five hundred can find en-
ploy ment. For further particulars. adj
dress, postpaid, x NJ. BURNETT,
Publisher, Muscatne, Iowa.
Communications will receive prompt
Misunderstanding terms, &C., &c.
Oct. 4,h, So.
~ Publishers of newspapers in Iowa
and Minnesota, publishing the above,
with this notice. three weekly insertions
and sending me copy of their paper
post paid, shall have each of the above
bonks sent to them, by express or other.
! wise as directed. r. NJ. BURNETT,
Publisher, Muscatine, Iowa
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25

ONE OR ToTHER.--'A dozen children
may seem large family with some folks
who are moderate, remarks Mrs. Part
ington. Blu. my poor husband used 10
tell a story of woman in some part OF
the world where he stopped night, who
had nineteen children in five years, or
Eve children in nineteen years, don'l
recollecl which-but remen Der il was
one or i'other.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
"paciGic and Dead Sea Expeiii.
ffU.,-.S


Containing voyage IF the u. s. ex-
plnrlng squadron, cUtnm 4EdeG by Capt.
/ harles Wilkes; also, ex, liorailons aud
discoveries made by Admiral ID Urville.
Cap. Ross, and an account Of The ex-
pedlti,m 10 The Dead Sea, uHder Lieut..
l., nch. By John 5. jenkins, author OF
Life OF Siias Wright History vi The
war IN tiexlco." elc., etc.
A Substantial and richly bound Volume,
embossed morocco, foil gut back, mar.
Die edge, cun,aInIag SIT pages with
numerous illustrations. BY John ).
Jenkins, author of Lille of J. T.. Cal
noun. DC. Price, 50 %.
The following are part of the COM
mendanons OF The press, OF this valuable
work:
lie has no, merely abridged his mate
,lals, nor Is his work mere selecuon
from other authors, but bears every mark
of being faithful digest from authentic
sources. lie Is master of terse style,
10y which he Is able 10 avoid all dliuse-
ness and unnecessary embelllshment, aud
makes his statements with dlrectness
aud precision.
It's matter Of satisfaction 10 light
upon book, which communicates so
much, in cheap and compendlous form.
We have examined it with some care,
and are persuaded that the author has ex-
ecuted his task with discretion aud fidel
n i,,r - b.,
creased TO The end. and we shut the vol.
ume with a sense of qualification hav-
ing easily acquired much valuable infor
nation, and with regret that we have
reached the close.--Ota Colony Memo
riul
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 in li,lle--a
summary and closely detailed review of
all late explorations in and around the
Pacific. In five hundred pages we have
The results of manv thousands. Some
idea of its compression Of volumes into
a small space may be gained from the
fact, tlat Lieut.. Lynch expediliun 10 the
Dead Sea is drown into fiily-fve pages,
IN which the ''lmportant results and &C
lual Information are given. At this day,
when golden key is not the only one
that unlocks The, treasures of learning:
w hen all inflammation must be land Before
.'.he people" in inaccessible shape; and
when. IN the hustle oil the age, man can
only read as they run; we cannot but re-
gard Mr.. Jenkins book, so cheap and
comPendlnus, as precious wlndiall To
the multitude. t5's. .t
so far as we have examined it, he
volume before ne is executed very under.
slandngiy. The sly lie is close aud per-
l.spicuous, and The screws are applied to
diiluse remark without the sacrifice of
picturesque eleganee of narration. lit
erary U0rhi. $3.50
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
CITY BOOK STORE,
KFOKUK, low A

In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID B. OGDEN has established i'll keo-
HI. kuk a Store for the sale of Books,
Stationery, and all articles usually found
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, 10
satisfy the wants of the people of the Des
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, will be accommodated, on better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis,-especi-
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fam
cy articles. He will endeayor always to
have on hand general assortment OF
SCHOOL Books and the standard works oil
the day.
CHEAP LITERATURE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customersare respectfully TO Wis
il his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9TH, lool.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
v God intended all women 10 be

tg God intended all women 10 be
beautiful, just as much as he did morn
ing gIories and roses, and wha, be in
tended they sho'd become if they would
obey his laws, and cut Incidence and
corset strings, and indulge in freedom
and fresh air. For girl to expec, to be
handsome with the action of her lungs
depending upon the expansive nature oil
cents worth of tape, is as absurd as
to look for tulips in snow bank, or a
full grown oak tree in a flower pot.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
H The editor Of the Norfolk Dem,

81 D The editor Of the Norfolk Demo-
crat is lucky man. He uses flowery
language, to wit: "Some person has
sent us fine barrel OF flour as was ever
made into bread. Ii is of the finest huli.
ed wheat; but whether the donor il a
boiler or NOT, we cannot say. We in.
tend 10 sift the matter to The bo,tom--oi
the barrel. Ii may be that il was sent
for the purpose Of stopping our mouth:
bus we fear that cannot be done so easv.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
500 cANvAssIEG AGENTS WANTED
Subscription Books.
RI BURNETT,
PUBLISHER. BOOK SELLER

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
I'd Street. NuScatiae, Ioma,
MILL issue from the press. on LIST
w October, and offer the following
popular and valuable publications TO the
public, through Agents:
stephens Book of the Farm"
Detailing the labors of the farmer,
steward, plowman, hedger, cattle man.
shepherd, field work and dairy. maid,
with notes, &C., by John 5. Skinner, ed
ilor Of Farmers Library. ...s
A substantial and beautifully bound Vol.
ume, embossed morocco, full gil back,
marble edge, containing 1908 pages,
with 450 illustrations, 10 steel. and
numerous tinted plates. Price, 81 80.
The following are some of the many
1attering recommendation which the
work has received from The public press:
"The publication of such work af-
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est now generally manifested TO persue
agriculture according 10 the hes, modes OF
economy. Farming is not
an art, nor science, than Can be learned
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I GteHcan. E# es+ Vs.
We cannot afford the space TO treat
4 this book as IT merits, much as We have
4 already allowed 10 il. The price is bu,
/ 81 So We cannon understand how il
could be Published, beautifully printed,
largely and elegantly illustrated, with 45O
well executed engrayings, and finely
5lb5und as II is, for less Than Sl0. But
tha, is a matter for the publisher to set,
lie with his own pockel book.--Jon1aQl
OF .4gricuiture. ...... ....-.....-..-.-. -.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
American Table Cutlery,

ALSO:-Planes of all kinds OF the best
manufacture in the country; Coopers Tools
of all kinds, with every variety OF Hard
ware that is made.
We have now and shall always have a
full and complete assortment which, from
our abundant facilities and connections we
can purchase as low, on a. good terms as
any house in the United States.
SHAPLElGH, DAY & co.
April Sth, l852.6m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
THE DIES MONIES UaRIER.
50 25

price. - SO %
Embossed morocco, gilt back
and marble edge, 2 80
The publishers, in presenting this
work to the public, have endeavofet.. to
selec, from the Historic page some of the
most celebrated female characters of an.
Glen, and Smodern times. Among the
multiplicity If books ,ha, are now flood
ing our land, il is 10 be lamenied thar so
few can be said To possess any real in
irinsic merits. In the present Instance,
the best and most reliable authorities
have been consulted by the author.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25

CowARD.-That man is a coward
who tyranizes over women and chill
dren. If not coward he would choo,
Sc men for his subjects; but show us a
person who raises his hand against a
woman, or abuses child. and we will
show YOU one who is afraid TO face a
man.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
MASONIC.

A THE stated communication of Orr
NY TUMwA LoDGE No. rs, will be held
wv at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 25th day of Nov, at O'Clock p. M.
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. K. III. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
N 0ticc.

AM about starting for the Pacific and
1 durlig my absence my agent Heman
Z. Graves, will be intrusted with full pow
er to sell aud 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
viii call on him. JAMES e. TOLMAN.
April 18th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25
Ko! We Lords of Creation!

noN'r 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, prolo &
their lives Tor years. You will save time,
money, soap, and we don't know but cross
words, Tor you know there is always
"A rumpus, all on washing day!"
These machines are manufactured 10y
ALDkIG a. ELLIS.
]. ALDRIG still keeps on hand and man
uiactures to order Splnning Wheels OF all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
CO. Shop on the corner vi Washington
and. Sd sts. opposite the Jail.
Uttumwa, NOV. 20th, lo3l.-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-25

10 II yon see squall arising in the
latitude of your wife. what course sno,Id
be pursued to avoid the consequences!
Double her cape with your left arm
and let your lips drop anchor on the
left cruising ground Of ':smacks" ..