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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
Fanny Ferns Column.

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tg'The love OF spirited woman is
stronger and better worth having than
that of any other feminine Individual you
can start. '-Ec. ...
wish | had known that before! I'd
have plucked up little spirit if it had
most killed me, and not gone tremb ling
through creation like a plucked chicken
afraid of every animal ran afowl Of
| havn't dared to say my soul was my
own since the day married, and every
time Mr.. Fern came into the entry and
sat down that great cane of his with a
hump, you might have heard nv teeth
chatter down cellar! ! always keep ore
eye on him in company to SEE if am
saying the RICH, thing; and The middle of
the sentence is the place for me 10 stop
Il can tell you) if his black eyes snap!
1t is SO aggreva,ing to finp out my mis-
takes at this time of day. | ought to
have set mp my Ebenezer and carried a
stiff upper lip, long ago. Wonder if lit
tie women can look digniied! Wonder
how it would Go to turn right straight a.
bout now!' I'll try it.
Harry will come home presently, and
thunder out as usual, Fanny, why In the
deuce isn't dinner ready?' I'll just setmy
teeth together, put my arms kimbo, and
look him straight--oh, mercy! |
can't, should dissolve! There would
be nothing LET; of me but sugar plumb!
You might pick me up in a teaspoon!-
Bless your soul, he's six footer; such
whiskers, (none Of your sham settle
ments.) Such eyes; and such NICE
mouth. Come TO think of it, | really
believe that | love him. Guess III jog
along the old way.-FANsY FERN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
Don't Go FELL the World.
50 Nj ETHING N E w
I'M OTTUMWA!
Groceries for .RH-Cheaper than tn
Cheapest!

ME undersigned most respectfully in
forms the citizens of Ottumwa, and
the surrounding country, that he has open
ed large and splendid stock of
RI MIL y GRO CERIE s.,
La the Frame Building, on the same lot with
his residence on the south side of main 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
IN iact,a other articles usually kept in AN
establishment of the kind; including a su-
perlor article of Whiskey. He has supe
rlor article of Candles, which he will war
rant to be ALL TALLow, except the wicks,
and when urged for further warranty, he
Will insure them to be tallew(ed,) and
which he can afford to sell at LA cents per
pound.
There is another thing which he wishes
to be distinctly understood, that is, that
he will not be undersold by any establish
ment III the country. &.
Give me call.
THOMAS SINNAMON,
Jan. ooh, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
How to Weigh Live Cattle.

This is Of the utmost utility TO all
those who are not experienced judges by
eye. BY the following directions, the
weight can be ascertained within mere
trifle. Take a string, and put it round
the breast, stand square, jus: behind the
shoulder blade; measure on foot rule
the feet and inches the animal is in cir
conference; this is called the girth, then,
with the string, measure from the bone
of The tail which plumbs the line with
the hinder part of the bullock; direct
the line along the back to the shoulder
blade; take the Dimensions on the foot
rule as before, which is the length; and
work the figures in the following manner:
Girth the bullock, six feet four inches;
length five feet three inches-which,
multiplied together, make 81 square su-
perlcial feet: and that multiplied by %
(the number of pounds measures less
than five in girth) make 7l3 pounds
Where The animal measures less than 6
and more than Z in grth 81 is the num-
Der of pounds 10 each superficial foot
Again, suppose pig or any small beast
should measure two ftetin girth, and Two
along the back, which multiplied toge,h-
er, make 4 square feet: that multiplied by
Ii the number of pounds allowed each
square loot of cattle measuring less than
3 feet in girth, makes A pounds. A.
gain, suppose cali, a sheep, &C., should
measure 4 feet inches in gir,h, and 3
feet inches in length, which multiplied
together, makes Isl square feet; tina,
multiplied by l6, the number of pounds
allowed 10 all cattle measuring less than
five feet, and more than IN girth, max es
265 pounds. The dimensions of the
girth and length of horned cattle, sheep,
and calves, or hogs may be as exactly ta.
ken this way as it is at all necessary for
any computation or any valuation of
stock, and will answer exactly to the
four quarters, sinking the onal, and
which every man who can get bit of
chalk can easily perform.-C Chambers
Information for the People.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
sunshine.

You are, no doubt, lover of sunshine.
Your eye has frightened while gazing
upon the beam that has lighted up the
path before you, made the village win
dows blaze, and put golden star on the
weaihercock Of the steeple. That beam
has shined into your very heart, and
made you feel glad to be alive.
But there is another kind of sunshine
that you love. Is there not some below
ed friend whose smile is brighter and
dearer sunbeam to you than the brightest
beam that gladdens the earth On sum-
mer's day? Yes; it is the smile of a
husband, wife, sister, a brother, Or
well, no matter!-i,is the smile Of some
dear being, whose every thought is blend
ed with your own, ard without whose
smile, in the merriest summer time, this
would be gloomy world.
Blu: shadows of evening have before
now closed over the sunshine that has
glided your pathway; and if night has
not yet beclouded the sunshiny smiles
of those you love, it will do SO. There
are removals in this world of trtbulation
that wiring the heart! You may have to
60 and weep in the grave yard, ere long.
where they have laid the object dear to
you as your own life!
There is yet another kind of sunshine!
delight in that, and no night shall close
over it for ever--the sunshine of Sa-
vior's love in the heart. Clouds may
intervene for time, but those clouds shall
pass away; the valley of the shadow of
death may seem to sim: it oLt for ever,
but that will be only the last cloud
breaking away before the dawning of G.
ternal daylight and the blaze of everlast-
ing sunshine: for it is expressly written
that, "There shall be no night there. -
Rev. xxi. 25. Well, then, may the
clouds and storms of this life be born
with patient and joyful Anticipation
Thoughts for the Thoughtful.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
THE GRAEFFENBERG
MEDICINES.

TNHE GRAEFENBERG VEGETABLE
il Pills, considered the Standard Pill of
of the day, infinitely superior to any Pill
before the public.
The Graefenberg Health Bitters, skilfuI-
ly and elegantly prepared from number
Of purifying, invigorating and healing roots,
ba rks, herbs, and vines.
The Dysentary Syrup, certain and i'm.
mediate cure of Dysentery, Diarrhea,
Cholera Morbus. Asiatic Cholera, sc.
The Graefenberg Sarsaparlla, power
ful extract; one bottle equal to ten of Or
binary Sarsaparilla. ..- .
The Green Mountain Ointment invaiu-
able in the following diseases: Glandular
Swelled Breasts, Felon' Ringworm, Scald
Head, Burns, Bruises, C.
The ChiLdrens Panacea, for summer COM
plant, and most diseases to which chill
drcn are subject. No mother should be
without it.
The Graefenberg Fever and Ague Pills, a
speedy and positive cure for this distress
ing complaint.
Libby's Pile Ointment, warranted GER
tain cure.
Consumptive Balm, sovereign in all
Bronchial and pulmonary diseases. Full
directions accompany each bottle.
Marshall's Uterine Catholicon, an inlal-
lible remedy for all diseases of the Womb
and Urinary Organs, VIZ: prolapsus uteri,
huor albus, suppressed menses, &c. War
ranted.
Please observe that none are genuine,
without the Seal of the Company printed
upon each Package.
THE MANUAL OF HEALTH-200
Pages. published by the Graelenberg
Company, is one Of the most valuable and
comprehensive Medical works ever issued.
1t contains great fundof information rel
alive to the treatment of every form OF dis
easc-and most important directions for
preserving health Il also contains Veg
etable Materia Medical collection OF
useful tables and recipes. for making per-
fumery, cosmetics, etc. 1t should be III ev-
cry family. Price % cents a copy
These celebrated remedies, which have
received the appreciation of many OF the
most distinguished physicians and public
men in the country, may be found IN every
town and village of the United States.
PC. HALE, Gen. Agent for Iowa.
JOHN PUMROY,
Local Agent for Ottumwa.
July LIST, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
Beautiful Effect of pain,

But one of the most beautifl effects of
pain remains to be mentioned. The j.
dea referred TO, is its tendency to devel-
op kind feelinds between man and man;
to excite friendly sympathy on the part,
of others towards the person immediate
ly afflicted. No sooner IS person at
lacked with illness, than corresponding
degree of interests excited on his behalf.
Expressions Of solicitude for his welfare
are put forward, offers of assistance are
made, old friendships are revived, and
new ones developed: all this, j. is to be
remembered, is essentially connected
with the suffering of sickness. Were it
not for this, there would be no occasion
for this sympathy, and there would be no
manifestation of it. Every man would
be left to battle with attacks of illness as
he could; and no kind voice would be
raised to cheer him in his hours of soli-
tary gloom; no tender hands put forth in
Offices of kindness; 40 midnight watcher
volunteer to attend his bedside. In con-
,empla,ing the uses of pain that gra-
cious God has thus attached to our con-
slitution as necessary part of our ex-
istence, is there any one that calls for
louder admiration than this? which unites
the whole family of Adam into one uni
vessal brotherhood; which gives exercise
10 the noblest charities of our nature, and
which is the means of securing to us, al
the very moment when we most see
their value the ienderest assistance of
the best and the kindist of our nature
God is Disease.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
A Bear

Making his way South, to escape the
cold SHOWS of the North, was shot near
Pleasant Grove on last Saturday evening
by Mr.. John Riggs. 1t was large full
grown bear. and the only wonder is what
has induced it to leave its native forests
and wander alone in the settlements, IN
less it has been to obtain forage. He
was exhibited in the Market House this
morning, and excited as much curiosity
as if il had been the identical Ursa Ma
jor which Bootes tie Archer has been
pursuing around The pole for the last four
thousand years; but never iakes.-Bur.
Hapk Eye. ILL.,.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

A SINGULAR DEATH.-At St. Louis, a
few days ago, Mrs. Bolton lost her wal
let in The market. 1t was soon picked
up by German woman, named King,
who returned il to the owner. She OPP
ened The pocket book, exam ined it, and
declared that Mrs. King had taken $40
of the money. The latter seemed much
confused, and denied it. Mrs. Bolton
then threatened 10 have her arrested and
serched, when Mrs. King fell dead al
her feet. She was the wife of steam
boat man, and the mother of several
children.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

ATTEMPT OF FEMALE TO VoTE.--A
female dressed in male attire presented
herself, on Tuesday, at the 4th Poll Dis
irict of the XlXth Ward, and wanted 20
deposit her vote. A bystander challeng
ed her right to vote, when she declined
to kiss the book The inspector think
ing her face to be rather smooth for a
legal voter, and thinking it possible that
she might be a female, requested her To
take of her hat. She refused, alleging
that she had a severe cold A police of
fcer, who was standing by took The lib.
erty Of raising her hat, when her sex
was at once discovered, and she left the
poll amid the suppressed laughter OF the
the bysianders. T. Tribune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
Sligo Erosa Store,

jefferson Street, burlington, IoiCa.
RON--Flat, square and round, assorted
4 sizes, plough slabs, plough wings, assert
ed shapes and sizes.
SrEEi.-Cast, German, American bis
ter, English blister, German and Spring, as
sorted sizes.
STONES-lmproved Premium, air tight
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal, Box,
10, z, and plates different sizes.
ALSO-Jewett's Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, Sheet Iron,
lron-wire, Nails, and Castings OF every des-
cription. So
ALSO-Hardware of all kinds, andiBlack
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.. FOOTE.
Feb. 26th, 1852. en-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOkUK. IOWA,


In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd street.
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in 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, 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 hahd 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, lS5l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
"VIDDERS"
"Widows have equal rights among
married women Hints ON Etiquette.

"Widows have equal rights among
married women. - Hints ON Etiquette.
Well, am glad of it for their sake.-
wonder if they know ii? Some gentle
men "colporleurs" ought 10 be sent to
tell'em if they don't. They ought to
wake Up TO their privileges; they've no
time to sniffie about trfes. The True
Flag of last week says:-'There is moth
ing on earth SO full of resignation for the
past and hope for the future, nothing so
lovable or SO loving, as a young vidder.
Well, l dom! know any thing about it,
but | live in hopes; like to know all there
is worth knowing, feel awiully benighted
about some things, should enter the
School Of Design for women only I'm
afraid should always be at the foot Of
the class! But to 60 back to the yidders!
the world would certainly fly off the AK
lie tree with out 'em! Don't the dear
benevolent little creatures give lessons
gratis in counting made easy TO ver-
dant, rising young men, embryo poets,
unaedged young clergymen. and civil en-
gineer! Cans they mend gloves, mark
handkerchiefs, and write little billet doux
to Tom, Birchard and Harry? / never
saw wilder yet that was fool. Wit
comes out OF weeping. FANNY FERN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
PO EFT R
From Arthur's Home Gazette.
FRIENDLY WORDS.
BY MARY LINWooD.

Reader--thou and / are cleaners,
In the harvest field of Time;
Day by Gay the grain is ripening,
For SUMMER cline.
Whether in the early morning,
Going forth with busy feet,
Or as weary laborers, resting
Mid the noon day heat
Let us strive with CHEERFUL spirit,
Each our duty to fulfil,
Till the time of harvest--subject
To the MASTERS will.
Let us garner upsweet memories,
Bound with ties of love;
Pleasant thoughts to cheer the pathway
To our home above,
Trusting that these precious gleanings
Bound with loving hand,
May in golden sheaves be gathered
To the spirit land.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
THE ia VELER,S HOME.

THHE undersigned has recently taken the
tavern stand long and.iavorably known
to the travelling public as the
Tools Point House,
II miles Northwest of Pella, on the mail
route from Oskaloosa to Ft Das Mones.--
The house has been fitted up in good style,
and | will spare no pains in making my la
bic and accommodations as good as that ol
any house in this country.
To waggoners would say that | have
good stables, plenty of water convenient,
good hay and grain, and an excel ent wag-
gon-yard.
lie hopes by reasonable charges, good
accommodations, and attention to those
who may favor him with their custom to
merit aud receive portion OF public pat,
ronage. -... w. l.. BASTON.
Tools Point, March 9th, 1852. l9tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
LEATHER, I.4N.yER' s
OIL IND SHOE. MAKERS
FINDING RT.SIVp,CS

and will keep constantly on hand a 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 Tor Hides and Skins.
A. p. THOMAS & co.
keokuk Dec. 18th, l85l-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
saturday Might.

Happy is the man who has little
home and Isle angle in it of a Satur-
day night. A house, no matter how lit
tie, provided j, will hold two or so--no
matter how humbly furnished, provided
there is hope in it,--let the winds blow
close the curtains. What il they are cal
leo, or plain white without border, or ,as-
sci. or any such thing! Lei the rains
come down, heap up the fire.. No mat
ter if you have not candle to bless,
yourself with, for what beautiful light
glowing Goals make, renewing, clouding,
shedding sunset trough the room just
enough to talk by, not loud, as in the
highways, nor rapid, as in the tnrrying
world, but softly slowly, whisperingy,
with pauses between for the storms with.
in and the thoughts without 10 fill
up.
Then wheel the sofa round before the
fire; 70 matter if the sofa is settee, un-
fashioned at tuat, if so be it is just long
enough for two and BALI to SIT in it
How sweet the music of silver bells
from the time 10 come, falls on the lis.
tening heart then. How mourniully
swell the chime Of the days that are no
more
Under such circumstances, and at
such time, one can get at least sixty
nine aud half statute miles nearer
kingdom come, than at any other time
aid down IN .Malte Brun.'
May be you smile at this picture; but
there is secret between us, viz: it is a
copy Of picture rudely done, Int irae
as the Penta.euch of an original in eve
ny really human heart.-Ydlket Blade.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

UeA negro preacher was holding
forth to his congregation upon the sub
iect of obeying the commands of God.
Says he, "Brudren, whatever God tells
me TO do in this book, (holding up the
Bible dat I'm gwoin to do. If ! see in
il dat must jump troo stun wall, I'm
ewoin TO jump at it. Going troo it longs
10 God--jumping at it longs TO me-"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

A BosTON MILLIoNAIRE.-The Bos-
ton Mail states that the yearly income OF
a certain rich citizen in that town would
buy twelve hundred farms. His income
six percent on his entire wealth.
would amount daily, to more than the
wages of two hundred working men,
his income would buy bottle of Schhei.
der or pair of boots every three min
u.es, Evera breath the old gentleman
takes is worth another ninepence. His
enormous capital commands tae toll Of
one thousand laborers and mechanics to
yearly pay the interest.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

" A lawyer was once pleading case
thai brought tears into the jurors eyes,
and every one gave up the case as gone
for the plaintiff, bu. the opposing coun-
sci arose and said: May it please the
COURT do not propose in this case to
bore for water, but Here the tears
were suddenly dried, laughter ensued,
the righteousness of the case was ex-
posed. and the defendant got clear.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
WAGON MAKING.

HNHE undersigned respectfully informs
Il the citizens of this and the adjoining
counties that he has commenced the Wag-
on Making Business in all its various bran
ches, and hopes that, by strict attention to
business and by making reasonable charges
iorhis work, to merit and receive a 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,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

To MAKE CoLD SoAP.-The Canter.
bury Shakes used to manufacture their
soap in the following manner:
TO one barrel of strong lye, sufficient
ly strong TO bear up an egg, add six GAL
Ions OF melted grease. Stir the mixture
well together and repeat the string fire.
quently till il becomes so thick and stiff
as 10 render il difficult to stir.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

DOne has to read newspapers all
the time to keep with the progress of the
arts and sciences, even in the use ofterms.
An exchange, speaking OF the liquor ar
rests at Newport says, the iniormers
were pelted with eggs of the old school.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

New VERsIoN.-One jour printer ask
ed another. in our hearing, the other day,
what he thought of this world--a most
pungent inquiry, which was answered
by the other in the statement that s.ihe
world is stage, and the printers are the
horses. "--Springfeid Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

~ An editor in Mississippi was late
ly whipped by man, and kicked out of
his own Office, for publishing an account
OF his death. He probably wish to show
the editor that he was "aliye and kick
ing"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

RELICS OF By-GoNE TImEs.-A few
days ago, the pulpit in which Geo. Whit.
field preached, was brought over TO this
country, and is now deposited at the
Tract House. 1t is easily put in a com.
pact form by the operation of hinges,
and held together by iron hooks. II
was sent here by Mr.. Geo. c. Smith, o.
England.
In another part OF the building is the
chair once occupied by the 'Dairyman's
Daughter and the Shepherd of Sails
bury Plain who formed the subject OF
such widely circulated and interesting
narratives.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
Notice.

HEREBY forewarn all persons from
j. harbouring or trading with, or trusting
Elizabeth Waggoner on my account, as she
was bound to me, some two years ago, UNI
I'll she should become of age; and whereas
on the 29th day of April last she left my
residence, and refuses to return, | therefore
give this warning. PAUL SlPES.
Wapello Co, Iowa, July Gath, 1881. 40t3
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
NEW GOODS!
New Arransenacnt--and n
REDUCTION III P2IgTSl
III. T. A NJ G. RF,

HAS JUST RECEIVED direct from
~ the Importers East, the LARGEST and
BEST stock of
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods
that he has ever had the pleasure of offer
ing to the people of the Des Moines Val
ley. His stock consists in part of
Prlnts-American, French, German and
English,
Delanes and Cashmeres,.
Broad Cloths, Sattinets AMI Jeans.
Doe skin, plain black and fancy CASH
meres,
Ladies, Gents. and childrens Boots and
Shoes, all styles,
Alpaccas-Black and fancy,
Irish Linnens and Linnen Lustres.
ShawIs-Bay State and Tibet,
Bnckskin, Berlin and Wool Gloves,
Ladies and Gents. Hose,
Canton Flannel and Linsevs.
Bleached and Brown Musiins, etc.
RE- D Y-M ABE
FRLL g. Wi.YIER CLOTHING,
A Large stock of all sorts, sizes, qualities
and prices.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

u A barrel of liquor was seized in
Portland, last week, marked prime pork.
1t is supposed TO be a portion of the
striped pig.