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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
DrOEnedary Riding.

Bayard Taylor, in recent letter fr. IN
Southern Nubia, published in the New
York Tribune, in which he describes a
ride across the grea, Nubian Desert, thus
speaks of the pleasures and peculiarisies
of Dromedary riding.
~ found dromedary riding not at all
difficult. One sits on very lofty seat,
with his feet crossed over the animals
shoulders or resting on his neck. The
body is obliged to rock backward and for
word, Oh account of the long, swinging
gait, and as there is no stay or fulcrum
except blunt pommel, around which
the legs are crossed, some little power of
equilibrium is necessary. My dromeda
ry was strong stately beast, of light
cream color and SO even a gait, that il
would hear the Arab test: that is. one
might drink cup full of coffee, while
going on full trot, without spilling
drop. found great advantage in the
use of the Turkish costume. Ny trows-
ers, which contained l6 yards of mnslin,
though they only reach to the knees, al
low the leg perfect freedom OF motion.
and have already learned so many diff
cult modes of crossing those members,
that no day is sufficient to exhaust them.
The rising and kne,ling of the animal
is hazardous at first as his long legs doub.
lie together like carpenters rule, and
you are thrown backward, and then for
ward, and then back again, but the trick
of it is soon learned. The soreness and
fatigue of which many travellers com.
plain, l have no. vet experienced. ride
from eight to ten hours day, read and
even dream in the saddle. and am as fresh
and unwearied as when began The jour
ney."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

SINGULAR DISCOVERIES IN EGYpT.-
A most interesting discovery has just
been made in Egypt 1t was known
that there exists at Mount Zabarah, stu.
ated near the shores of the Red Sea, q
mine OF emeralds, which the Paeha OF
Egypt caused TO be worked in time past
by Frcnchman, NJ. Gailaud, and which
has been abandoned ever since the reign
Of Mahome, Ali.
An English company solicited and OBJ
tanned short time since, the authorize
ZION to resume the working of this mine,
which it appears, promises still greater
riches. In the recent execution of some
important works in this place, the engi.
neer Of the company, Mr.. r. Allan, has
discovered, at a great depth, the traces OF
gallery which derives from the highest
antiquity.
lie has caused considerable excava-
tons TO be made; he has found tools, an
Client utensils, and a stone, on which is
engraved hieroglyphic inscription
This inscription proves the truth Of the
opinion entertained by the Messrs. Gail.
laud and Belzoni, from appearances Of
another kind, tina, the mine in question
had been worked in the highest antiq-
uity.
Ii appears. on examining the inscrip-
lion on this stone, that the first works OF
the mine of Zlbarah would 60 back as
far as the reign of Sesos,ris, who. accor-
ding 10 the general opinion. lived about
the year 1860 before Jesus Christ.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
PHOENIX STOVE WORKS
QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

THE subscribers manufacturing at these
works his Prairie State Cooking Stoves
of sizes, also the lrveing Air Tight 3 81
zes, Premium do , sizes, Commercial Par
lor, do sizes, three sizes of which have
open fronts with folding doors, Phmnix and
Clinton Box Stoves OF four sizes. In all
making the best assortment Of stoves for
dealers or merchants who may wish to pur-
chase, trimmed or without trimmings for
retailing, to be found anywhere. These
stoves are sold by Comstoek q Co., of
Quincy, at my Foundry price, and by Com
stock 4 Brothers, of keokuk, for the same
price save the addition of freight.
June 6, l55ly A. COAlSTOCK.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
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 81 ELLIS.
J. ALDRIG 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 stS opposite the Jail.
Ottumwa, Nov. Goth, lS3l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

THE DUMB SpEAK.-A young woman,
says the National Argus. employed in
The mint, who had been deaf and dumb
for several years, occasioned by scar.e'
fever few days since, while engaged IN
her usual occupation, exclaimed, "Oh }
believe can speak," The astonishnen'
of those in the apartment with her was
80 prea. tina. one of the females tainted,
and most Of them were surprised BE-
you'd measure. She has since entirely
recovered her speech.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
u Tie most useful, honest, and W.

D Tie most useful, honest, and wor-
tily portion al the population of State,
is its farmers and mechanics. They
are the great mass Of the people, and the
foundation Of the government. They
silently work out the greatness Of the
nation: and i, il 10 their arms that VIC
owe our protection against foreign as
saul,s, and to their votes, oui safety from
the Vaccinations Of eternal foes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Law s. AGENCY NOTICE.
y0RVusNGT0N q. sSETEHEN,

CONTINUES to practice Law in the Su
" preme Court, to attend cases before
Congress, to prosecute Claims and settle
accounts against the Departments and
Boards of Commissioners, to procure Pa
tents at home and abroad, 70 obtain Pen
sions and Bounty lands, to collect debts,
dividends, lesacies and inheritances in any
part of the United States and in foreign
countries, to make investments of funds in
Loan and Stocks and on Bond and Mort
gage, and to negotiate the purchase and sale
Of Loans, Land and Patent-rights in any
State of the Union.
Particular attention paid to California
Land Title cases coming up to the u. S.Su-
prcme Court on appeal. s..
O. Communications PREPAID, adlres-
ed TO w. q. Snethen, Carroll Place, Ca p
ital Hill Washington, d. c.. will meet with
prompt attention. Jan. 18th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

ENHE PROPRIETORS of Sartain's
Il Magazine having purchased the
large and handsome steel plate, carefully
engraved in line and mezzoint, from the
celebrated design by George Cattermole,
representing TIE FIRST REFORM.
Frs Presenting their Famous Protest
at The Diet of Spires, IN 1929, now Of
fer it in connection with their Magazine
on terms unprecedentcdlv low.
This magnificent composition contains
nearly one hundred figures, and includes
authentic portraits of the most prominent
men connected with that important e.
vent. The work (exclu sive of margiD)
measures 81 inches by Is, and the prin,
has never been retailed at price less
than 80 per copy. Each impression is
accompanied by an instructive pictorial
key of reference, describing the scene,
The characters, the history which led to
the event, and the principles commended
for.
In connexion with Sarlain's Magazine
both works will be furnished on the FOL
lowing liberal terms, which are invariably
III auNhHl t.
One copy of the Magazine. and one
Of the Print. So.
Two copies of the Magazine, and
two of the Prints. SIS.
Five copies of the Magazine, and
five Of the Print, together with
one copy of both works to the
| ge,,er up Of the club. Sl2.
The price Of Sartain's Magazine being
of itself SO per cnnum, both works joint
ly may now, by the above offer, be had
for what was heretofore the price Of each
separately.
Preparations are making 10 publish in
the Magazine a series of illustrated ar,i-
cles on AMERICAN HEROES, commencing
with pictorial Life Of Gen. Jackson.
vAgents wanted in every town and
village in the United States 10 get up
clubs upon the above liberal terms.
Country newspapers publishing the a.
bove advertisement every other week for
three months, will be entitled TO copy
of each work gratis.
Send in your subscriptions, and secure
Sc worth of reading and engravings for
SO. Address ..-. ...
JOHN SARTAIN e. co.
#-..#. Philadelphia.
May, 9th 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

TINE undersigned respectfully informs
Il the citizens of this and the adjoining
counties that he has commenced the Way-
on Making Business in all its various bran
ches, and hopes that, by strict attention TO
business and by making reasonable charges
for his work. to merit and receive liberal
share of public patronage.
He has determined to work for those per-
sons living on the north side of the river
enough lower to pay their ferriage, if they
choose togive him their work.
Repairing done on the shortest possible
notice.
His shop is on the Dunn farm. on the
south side of the Des Moines River.
BENZ. WRIGHT,
Dac 18th 19al-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Agricultural.
Good Farming implements.

GOOD FARMING Improvements
Every farmer should not only provide
a complete set Of farming implements,
but tina, set shcrld be Of tic most appro-
we'd construction and the brs, quality -
1t is wretched economy to place awk-
ward, unwieldy tools in the hands OF
your laborers, when light, convenient,
and equally durable ones, may be had
for the same price. But admitting the
price Of the convenien, implement to be
double that OF the announcement one, the
pruden, farmer will gladly pay the diff
ference. lie thereby not only spares
his workmen but in the End secures a
greater amount of work. With what
care should the farmer select his plows!
How earnestly ehdeavor TO procure those
of The ligh'es! draughl and easiest man.
agcment! The comfrr, Of his horses
demand This, and the extra amount of
time and care consumed in the selection
will be more than repaid by the good
condition of his his horses or oxen, and
The SUPERIOR manner in which his work
is done. ...
Many farmers are in The habit Of pur-
chasing inferior implements for their
boys TO use. This, again, is miserable
policy, and no pruden, farmer will ever
be guilty Of il. ..
If men cannot perform good work
with bad implements, how much less in
experienced boys. Give the BOYS tools
OF The best kind. and whore practicable
let them lie adapted in size to their
strength and capacity for handling them.
Every farmer should provide himself
with complete sc, of horticultural i'm
plemcnts, and those too, should be Of the
most approved kinds. One great rea-
son why gardens are so wretchedly cul-
,ivaled, why weeds are permitted to out
grow and smother valuable plants, why
fruit trees become barren and decay, is
the want Of good set of horiicul-
tural implements with which TO guard
against these evils. How frequently
does the farmer in a leisure hour observe
The wants of favo:ite tree, that it needs
pruning, that his hedge needs trimming,
that favori,e frui, should be budded or
hundred other things which should be
attended TO bu. are not, because the suita,
bic tools are not within reach.
Every farm should boast a tool house
so arranged that every implement should
have its proper place assigned it, and a
fixed principle with the master should
be TO see and require everything to be in
its proper place as soon as the workmen
are done with it, A syssematic arrange
ment OF this kind, fully carried out
would i'll short time become liked
habit, and the advantages Of i. apprecia-
ted only by comparison between The
condition of the farm where good i'm
plements are carefully preserved and one
where they are never found.-PennsW
pQniG Farmers Journal,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
HI. III. GHsBFFHTEzs & ca,
JOHN BEACH,

TAylNG purchased the entire stock of
III STREET BRoTHERs. at Agency City. is
prepared to sell goods at their old stand on
as reasonable terms as they can be bought
elsewhere. "
Dry Goods and Groceries. Boots and
Shoes, HITS. Caps, Iron, Nails, Cast
ings,. Qneensware, &c. &c. &c,
always ON hand. He will be glad to see
his friends and the public generally. Come
on and see what an impression the Dimes
will create. June 23d, 1881. II.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Middle River Tavern
Stand.
>~~~~~~~NN~~~
WILLIAM AIGnRN

WILLIAM ALCORN,
CONTINUES 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
chelrs 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 tray-
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, 1852-06-03

GELLWORE'S r
Anii-BilliOuS Pills,

TT is a remarkable fact that most diseases
Il of the present day partake to great ex-
tent of bilious tendency; hence the fire.
quency of those wherein the glands and
membranes are attacked, which are styled
inhamatory. 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 Thy
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 a 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
compounded an
.4N7I-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 a 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
in Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Female Obstruc,
tions, Enlarged Spleen, Foul Stomach
Bilious, Intiamatory and Yellow Fever,
Jaundice, Bilious Cholic, AMI all other
diseases arising from an impure state of the
system. The following is IA sample Of the
numerous certificates the proprietor is
daily receiving: ---.
SCOTLAND Co., Mo-, March 1, so.
Messrs Curtis & Gilmore:
CONTAMINATION will please send me
dozen Gillmore's Anti. Bilious Pills.
Those you left with me are all gone. j
can sell great many Of them. There
never has been Pill in this neighbor-
hood that gave so general salisfaclion.-
One old men who had been afflicted with
the Liver complain, and hillary derange-
ment for five years, commenced using
your pills by taking four the first night,
and then continued 10 take one every
night for twenty days, at the end OF
which time he felt better than he had for
five years, and is now quite well. You
will please send these pills by the Team.
ster, aud much oblige. .- a.--r.
JAMES TRlMBLE.
N b. These Pills are prepared and sold
by Curtis q Gilmore, Wholesale Dealers
in Drugs, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Glass
ware, Perfumery, Brushes, Surgeons In
struments, &C., No. 3, Burke's Buildgm,
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, 1852-06-03
JAMES rRlMBLE.
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOKUK, low A
kEOk Uh, low A.
In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd street,
between Main and Johnson.

In the 1OSt OlllCe BUILDINGS, on "a street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in Keo-
IL. kuk 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, to
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, peel
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fan
cy articles. He will endeavor always to
have ON hand general assortment of
School Books and the standard works of
the day. -.... ...
CHEAP LiTERATuRE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited TO Wis
it his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, lo5l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

SPIRIT RAppI>os AND INsANITY,-Slx
patien,s have been admitted into the lndl-
ana Insane Hospital, within the past
month, whose insanity has been pro-
duced by the spirit rappings.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

Now If il 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
nouncemen, Of their Indebtedness and
departure 70 other parts.
-" Every man who leaves this par;
of ,he country without paying us will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list. .
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
NEW GOODS!
New Arrangcment--and a
REDUCTION IN PRICES!


II. LAM &c ORR
HAS JUST RECEIVED direct from
IL the Importers East, the LARGEST and
BEST stock of .a
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods
that he has ever had the pleasure of offer
ley. His stock consists in part of
Prints-American, French, German and
English,
Delanes and Cashmeres,
Broad Cloths, Sattinets and Jeans,
Doe skin, plain black and fancy CASH
meres,
Ladies. Gents. and childrens Boots and
Shoes, all styles, ....... ......
Alpaccas-B and fancy,
Irish Linnens and Linnen Lustres,
Shawls-Bay State and Thibet,
Buckskin, Berlin and Wool Gloves,
Ladies' and Gents. Hose,
Canton Flannel and Linseys,
Blcached and Brown Muslins, etc.
READ YIN DE
FAIL & WLN7,ER CLOTHING,
A Large stock of oil sorts, sizes, qualities
and prices. .... .0..
Al SO:-
Groceries, HardWare, Quemsware,
Cutlery, Nails, Glass, Dye
SfuGs. &c. &c. &c. &c.
In short he has everything kept in Stores
in this part of the country, and as he has
adopted the
CASH SYSTEM
He can afford to and WILL SELL
Twenty Per cent. Cheaper
Than he has heretofore, or than any mer-
chant sells, who does credit business.
The reason is plain, for do not have to
sill my goods at high prices to make up for
bad debts as they do. '..". #.s
My motto still is "QUIcK SALES AND
SMALL PPoFlrs," ami the best thing that
the public can do is to give me call, and
get more goods ana better goods for their
money, than they can anywhere else.
CgI shall be constantly receiving ad
ditions to my stock:and Country Merchants
will find it to their interest to give me a
call. . .- .Er.
Agency City. Nov. 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

4 lot of Hats, Caps, and small sized
n Boots and Shoes, left over from last
years stock, for sale at cost by
JOHN BEACH.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

"You are writing my bill on very
rough paper" said client 10 his altor.
ney.
"Neyer mind" said The attorney, cit
has to be fled before it comes into court. ;"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

vThe snowy mountains in Austria.
liza are found to be one vast gold bed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Fine Farm for Sale,

THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale
the place known as the Ashland Farm, ad-
joining the town plat of Ashland-con-
tanning l60 acres of as good land as can be
found in the State. Seventy acres is under
cultivation. The timberis good.
A great bargain will be given to anybody
wishing to purchase place Of the best
quality. For further particulars apply to
the undersigned on the premises,
July 23d. 1851. THOS. PING.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

ChOT Bags, Powder Flasks, Powder,
- Shot Lead and Caps for sale at
WARDEN LEIaHToN's.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
NEW LEATHER STORE,

NEW LEATHER STORE,
On Main Street, KeOExuk, HOwa.
TIME subscribers have recently opened
il House in this City, on MAIN STREET,
north side, in GAMRLE's New BUILDING, for
the manufacture of LEATHER in all
its branches, and for the transaction of a
general
HIDE, LEATHER. TANNERS
OIL IND SHOE. IM.4KER'S
.- FINDING BUSINESS,
and will keep constantly on hand full and
complete assortment of all goods belong
ing to the trade, and are prepared and de-
termined to dispose Of them, wholesale and
retail, upon as favorable terms as can be
had in st, Louis and Cincinnati markets.
Every exertion will be made to keep Goods
of the very best quality.
We respectfully invite the attention of
Merchants and Manufacturers of the sur
rounding country to denomination Of our
stock and prices before purchasing else
where. Our stock comprises every article
belonging to the trade.
The highest market price in cash will be
paid for Hides and Skins.
A. p. THOMAS & co.
Keokuk Dec. 18th, lS5l-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
LOOK HERE!
e. HARNESS MAKING.

CHARLES HENDRIX. MARK 8. ToorE.
BURLINGTON FOUNDRY.
HENDRIX a. FOOTE,
STEAM Engine Builders, Manufactur-
- ers of Saw and Grist Mill Machinery.
Water Wheels, Horse Powers, Threshing
Machines, Corn Shelters, and all kinds OF
Iron and Brass Castings.
We are also prepared to execute all kinds
of Blacksmithing and Machine shop work.
P.S.-Printed catalogues OF our patterns,
or any information desired, may be had by
addressing pre- paid letter to US at Bur
lington, Iowa. Dec. 18th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

BUGGY and Wagon whips for sale at
Id WARDEN & LEIGHT0N'S.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Notice..

UDO not consider that it is my duty TO
IL run after man to pay his note or &C
count when it is due. now give notice
to all interested. that after their notes or
accounts have been due reasonable length
of time and not paid, they may expect to
find them in the hands Of proper officer
for collection. E. WASHBU RN.
Ottumwa, Feb. 9th, lS52.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

az Forgive if you cannotforget.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
The Black List.

Tile following persons have cleft for
parts unknown" and are indebted TO US
Tor subscription in the amounts set op-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
TYN-W A a e,

U EUery UescFsPfl0n,
Stove Pipe, Stove Backing, Eve Troughing,
&c. Particular attention paid the JOB
Work, of all kinds, in our line.
.-.s. L. WASHBURN.
Ottumwa, January Sth, 1852. m3 -...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

GOAL Crates, for sale by
~ JOHN BEACH.