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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
UOn Monday last. about ten o'cloc

n On Monday last, about ten clock,
cur city was visited by a severe hail
storm. The liall was very abundant and
large, but was not accompanied with
wind. which rendered the hail less de-
stru.,,ise 10 glass. except TO sky-ligh,s,
winch were generally. demolished.
Al he time Of the storm here Mr..
Ward. living near Kickapeo-lown, was
on his way 10 Brimfeld, he was found
with his horse both dead, in the road
shortly after. He had been struck by
lightning on the head, which scorched
his hair and rent his clothing down one
side and passed off a. the heel Of his boot,
tearing Tie boo, also from the top to the
heel The electric fluid was very vivid
here but We haze not heard of any dam
ages done in our vicinity. --Peoria Press.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
PHILADELPHIA. March %

4 fire broke out on SATURDAY night, in
an alley between Chestnut and Market
streets. and burned six houses. The fol-
lowing buildings were burned: Lewis s.
TO-. importers Of wooden, linen and Brit
ish goods. Building and contents total.
ly destroyed. Loss estimated a, $780,
600 Five oihers---loss 1855, 900. All
The Losses are covered by insurance in
Philadelphia. New York, and London
offices. The stores were very large, and
all run through from Bank street 10
Strawberry alley. They were the mos.
extensive importing houses in the city.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
TRrArY.-A Treaty between Cos.a

TREATY.-A Treaty between Cos.a
RIGA, Nicaragua and our government, is
about being signed securing the rights Of
Costa RIGA as well as Nicaraugua. as
soon as authorities are found on the par,
of the latter government 10 realize the
act. The government of Costa RIGA is
willing TO treat with the American gov
eminent in regard 10 the right OF transit,
and make concessions by virtue Of her
joint sovereignty over San Juan and
Nicaraugra. This will prove Of great
importance 10 our government, and open
an uninterrupted channel Of transpor,a-
ton between the Pacific and Atlantic
Oceans.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
J. L. CURTIS. Main Street. Keohuk, 10
sligo Iron asore.

Jefferson Street. Buri,agfon, Iowa.
ER0N--Fiat, square and round, assorted
i sizes. plough slabs, plough wings, assort-
ed shapes and sizes.
STEEL-Cast, German, American bliss
ter, English blister, German and Spring, as
sorted sizes. n
SToVES-Inproyed Premium. air,t'
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal,
10, z, and 6plates different sizes.
ALS0-Jewett's Improved PatentI
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, SheetI.
Iron-wire, Nails, and Castings OF every des-
cription.
AlS0-Hardware of all kinds. andI 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 G. FOOTE. 4
Feb. 26th, 1852. en-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

Mr.. Sumpor addressed the Senate in
favor of ute course on the bill; and by
reading extracts from The journal show
ing thai The MASSACHUSETTS, delegation
had always voted for such bills.
Mr.. Underwood proposed an amend
ment, which after debate, was rejected.
The bin was reported 10 The Senate.
MIR. Seward moved an amendment.
striking out the road from Du Buque TO
keokuk, and providing for branches 10
run from Fort Dies MONIES 10 Burling-
ton.
Mr.. Jones hoped the amendment
, would not be adopted.
Mr.. Cass said that The bill had been
examined by the committee. aud the
roads proposed had been considered. Ii
a new road was 10 be made, il ought TO
be passed upon by the committee.
Mr.. Dodge said that, with slight
modification, The amendment, could be
made 10 provide for an additional road
from Dies Monies. 10 Burlington, but he
opposed any change Of The two roads
now provided for in the BILL They run
one north and south, and the other
east and west. Iowa WAS Union state,
and desired 10 be united with the states
nf The north, south. east and west; if,
however, the Senate decided to aid the
other road, which would only require the
gram Of 100000 acres Of land, the state
WAS not TOO modest 20 accept it.
Mr.. Hale said he hoped the amend
nient would be modified SO as TO give
Iowa the other road, inasmuch as j,
would only require 100000 additional!
acres 10 be given away. He thought il
likely more than that would be given a.
way hereafter. and to do il now, would
be grea, saving Of time and money
This bill had occupied six weeks, and
unless he additional land was given now.
more time would be consumed hereafter.
We clip the above from the N. Y.
Evening Post. from which We are led TO
infer tina, our Senators made but very
little exer,ion in behalf of our proposed
railroad. We gather from the remarks
of Gen. Dodge that he was unwilling TO
do anything that nigh! in the leas, de-
cree affect tie other roads. We have
the matter with our Senator'S and their
constituents. Ear. Teiegrapi.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
New York. March %.

A Gre broke out in this city last even.
ing, in store no IL William street, oc-
cupied by Cha,,erfield IL Topping. auc.
tioneers. and The store Of Stephens d Co..
importers Of fancy goods, both were de.
s,royed. Loss no. ascerlained, but it is
heavy.
FATAL Academia brick house ia
course of erection on Pearl street, fell or
Saturday. There were about fourteen
mechanics employed upon 1t at the time
all of whom were buried in the ruins. -
Five dead bodies have been already Ia
ken out.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

BALTIMORE IN l752.-The printed adj
dress delivered before the Maryland In
s;;tute by Hon. John II. Kennedy, in
October last, is accompanied by plate
Of Baltimore town in l752--some TWEEN
-is-iite houses scattered on hill side.
About two hundred inhabitants were all
the town could boast. The shipping
consisted of brig and sloop. We are
indebted to a friend IN baltimore for a
copy of the address.-Winchester Re
publican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

CImoRoFoRM.--1he committee OF the
House Of Representatives appointed te
investigate The rival claims to ,he inyen
ton Of Chloroform, for The relief of pain
in surgical operations. have determined
.ha, DR.. Morton is entitled TO the righ o.
inventor, and viii report bill awarding
him 100000 from The Treasury as Q
compensation for the right to use ChIor.
o!orm in all cases where il may be nee.
essary for surgical or medical purposes
in the army, navy, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

DEATH OF GEN. McCARry.-Deatll
has closed the career Of Johnalhan Nc,
Carly, widely known as an active poll
tician. Many years ago he was Rep
resentative in Congress from Indiana
and subsequently, was candidate on The
electoral tickle. for that State. lie re-
moved to this place several years ago
and took very prominent part in ihs
political contests in our State Pale3
Whig.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
WAsn1NaroN. March 26.

:
WASHINGTON, March &c.
SENATE.--A bill the relief of the
Carmeli,e nunnery at Baltimore, remit
ting certain duties paid on vestment sent
over TO the nnnnery, was taken up and
after debate rejected.
A message was received from The
President, setting forth tina, certain
Mexican claimant had managed to alb
stract certain papers belonging to com
mission, which had been lodged in the
department of the Secretary OF State;
the message endorsed the opinion Of the
Attorney General that such an offence is
without. any law to punish. The Presi.
dent concluded by recommending tina. a
law be passed making such an act a
penal offence. Referred,
HOUSE.-The committee on the de-
fciency bill rose. Questions relative 10
items for the Indian department were dis
GUESSED a, length. An amendmentappro-
pria,ing S22, 500 for the removal and sub
sistanae of the pouawattamies, and an
other voting $4,000 for the removal
and subsistence Of the Chociaws, were
adopted.
Mr.. M'Cole offered an amendment APP
propriating s5ao,ooo for The payment Of
drafts Of the Indian commissioners OF
California. drawn on the department, of
the Interior, for supplies Furnished and
expenses incurred in the negotiation OF
treaties; after debate the amendments
were acted Lpon and the bill was report
ed to the House.
The hteliigencer and Republic deny
positively that there is any shadow of
truth ia The account Of any difficulty in
the cabinet.
The mtelKgfncer says that informa-
ton has been received by the department,
of State, that no passport of American
travellers will be received, unless signed
by the Austrian minister al Washington.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
MIupn,s March DC

NI EWFIIIo, FIdEIIT %.
The Pocahontas collapsed both flues OF
the middle boiler, scalding is persons,
and wounding 8. The following are the
names of the killed: VIM. Kettle, Quin-
cy, Ill; Henry Cook. St. Lonis, Simon
Baker. Layina Baker, John NJ. McDon-
aid, all Of Indiana, and Niche. MeGun-
new.
Scalaed. VIM. Sanford, St. Louis; Ma.
tilda Hously, 4. Mcdonald, j. MELON
aid. Jr., Susan Mcdonald, Amanda w.
Hously. and An infant Of Mr.. VIM. Nor
gan. The first engineer badly sca'ded.
The accident is unaccounted for.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
JOHN w. ROSS,

.HAvING purchased the entire stock of
IL Bridgman & Reed, and taken the
store room on the hill, formerly occupied
by Gamble Bruce, next door to Geo. G.
Anderson, will be happy to wait on the
old customers of B. q r., and all Others
who will favor him with call. s 4
The stock embraces general assortment
of DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS, BONNETS, HARDWARE, GRO
CERlES, Sc, &C, all of which will be sold
as cheap as at any other house in the city .
Keokuk, May 7tht lss,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

Tire ErrEcrs OF TAXING SSUFF.--I
sidcerely pity ady wud laborig, like my
self, udder ad attack of that abodible ca
tarrh which is affecting us bor;al, just
now.
For the last eight or ted days, have
found it utterly ibpossible 10 prodouce ad
ABB or ad rn--by dasal orgad is cobpletely
az utterly closed, ad therefore what little
breathing do is decessarily dud through
the bouth. | diak little black snuff
would do me good, dvd't yon9
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
A New PAPER In WAsH,soTos.-

A New PAPER In WAsHiNGToS.--
The Richmond Republican makes the
following announcement:
We have been much pleased TO learn
thai VIM. M. BurnweD, Esq. G. G.
Bayloo. Esq, and Col. John s. Gun.
ningham, are making arrangements TO es-
tablish at the seat Of the General Gov
eminent weekly newspaper, TO advo-
cate the great planting and commercial
interest Of the South, to urge direct trade
with Europe and the opening of con-
tinental marketfor cotton, and TO labor
for the development to the physical re-
sources OF the Southern States. The
paper is to be called the "Cotton Plant, -
and published at two dollars a year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

No man of sense will ever allow him
self 10 fall in dolors at any disappoiRtmen
in life. In the language Of the poet:
"If you're lying on your back,
Look up;
The glance directed to the sky
Will look as ifyou wished 10 try
And you'll get up again by'm bye.
Look up 2"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
INDEPENDENCE, March 81

The Salt Lake mail arrived last eve
ming. The Mormons are quietly pnr-
suing their ordinary avocatioDs, as other
people. The winter has been mild
but lille snow from Fort Laramie to
Sal, Lake. Some of The Mormons will
start 10 California as early as the LIST OF
April.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

A machine for the manufacture Of brick
is 10 be put in operation at Louisville,
shortly. The inventor Of this machine is
native of England. and is now in that
city. 1t is said that this machine, when
constructed, will manufacture bricks rea-
dy for use in the short space Of 36 hours,
and al a cost Of al least fifty per cent
less than the usual mode Of manufacturing
them. Monmouth .9flas.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
AdministratOr,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
IN signed have been appointed and quail
flied as Administrators of the Estate Of
James w. Manro,: deceased, late OF Wapello
County. Iowa. all persons indebted to
said Estate are hereby notified to make inn
mediate payment, and all persons having
claims against said Estate viii presen them
legally authenticated within one year from
this date.
BENJAMIN YOUNG hfar1f. =.
ELIZABETH MANRO, Adtn'x.
ian oStb 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
TMr. Thomas d. Brown, Of Ne

1Mr. Thomas ID. Brown, Of New
Bedford, in letting go the anchor 0: a
small schooner owned by him, became
.entangled in the chain, and being carried
overheard went TO the bottom. He en-
srioated himsclf. however, and climbing
mp by the chain regained the deck, when
he Instantly fell dead. Blood and water
is%ued from his mouth, and he was
hrnised about the chest.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

A sharp talking lady was reproved by
her husband, who requested her to keep
her tongue in her mouth.
"My dear, responded the wife, sit is
against the law to carry concealed weap-
ons."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
Behold the suffering invalid

wasting his time and money experiment
ing with the mushroom preparations Of
the day, (which at best are mere pallia
tives,) with view TO the restoration Of
health; thus lingering out weeks and
even months Of suffering with that dis
iressing disease, Fever and Ague, when
by the use Of bottle or two. of Smiths
Tonic Syrup, not only the disease itself,
but the cause which produces would be
completely eradicated. AK for Smiths
Tome Syrup, and take no other, as there
are many spurious preparations of simi-
lar name. /, can be obtained AZ the
store Of
JOHN PUMROY, Otfum,Ca.
JOHN BEACH, Agency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

A buck, while being measured for a
pair o. boots, observed:
snake them c1ser the calf"
Heavens exclaimed the astounded
man, surveying his customer from head
to foot, 81 have not leather enough"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
Middle River Tavern
stand.
WILLIAM ALCORN,

WILLIAM ALCORN,
| CONTINUES to keep the above named
~ popular stand on the Middle River. A.
dair county,25 miles west of Winterset,
ON the main road leading from Thomas Nit
chell's via Dudley, and Winterset to Kanss-
vile, Traders Point and Platteville on the
Missouri River His house is on the west
bank otMiddle 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 18th, '52. 1871
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

SouYD ApvIcE.-Thomas. --s Have a
weed, Gran'pa?.
Gran'pa.-'.A what, Sir?''
Master Tom.-"A Weed! A cigar,
yon know"
Gran,pa.--"Certainly not, Sir. nev-
er smoked in my life."
Master Tom.--aAh! then | wouldn't
advise you 10 begin"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
lark 8. YaorH
HARLEs HENDRIE. MAREe. y9o1
BURLINGTON FOUNDRY.
HENDRIE e. FOOTE,

GTEAM 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 ofour patterns,
or any information desired, may be had by
addressing pre- paid letter to us at Bur-
lington, Iowa. Dec. 25th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

ryA large coil Of three inch lead pipe.
filed with Brandy, was a Short time since
shipped from some place for Portland.
Maine-but in day or two il came back
EMPTY!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

FoR MECHANICAL PURposEs.-A man
in Maine applied for two gallons ofrum,
for mechanical purposesr For what
mechanical purposesT asked the agent.
For raising harm. was the reply.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
THAT Scourge of the West, Fe.

yer and Agne, together with lis attendan.
evils. can be thoroughly and permanent
~ cured by the Use of Smiths Tonic Syr.
up or Vegetable Febrifuge. Some of the
most obstinate cases of this distressing
disease have yielded to It's sanative pow
ers; and in no instance within our knowl-
edge, has it failed in efec,ing perma.
nent cure. BE particular aud ask for
Smiths Tonic Syrup, a. there are many
spurious TONES afloat. The true Smiths
Tonic is sold by
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
STuBEsvILLE. March 90

GTUBENYILLE. WdrFH 20.
The Buckeye State, while lying here.
burs. her larbord steampipe, scalding 3
deck passengers slightly; one man jump.
ed overheard from fright and was drown
ed; all the cabin passengers uninjured;
the boat started up on one wheel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

MAN DRowNED-A hand belonging to
the steamer DIR. franklin, was lost over.
board, opposite the southern par: Of this
city, on Saturday afternoon. Every ef-
fort was made on the part q the officers
OF the boat TO save him, but which proved
unsuccessful Burlington Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

The telegraphic report from Albany
states that the bill 10 incorporate the Crys-
tai Palace Association has been reported
in the Senate by the Committee having il
in charge, and referred to a Select Conn
mistee, to be reported complete. This will,
Of course, take it out of the ordinary
course and expedite its passage. -N y.
Times.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

ETA number of ladies and gentlemen.
nf Boston. have subscribed 800 each.
10 purchase in Paris. complete Sc; OF
anatomical instruments, for the New En-
Rland Female Medical College.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

10 The legislature of Maryland has,
by an almost unanimous vote, passed. a
bill prohibiting the circulation within the
State Of bart notes Issued by banks out
of the State, of denomination less than
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

D tits stated that the cold arm chair
OF the patriot John Hancock was sold at
auc ton in Boston, the other day, for Sl0
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

UIf you want.a favor Of a married
woman, Drag OH her baby. Ii you want
to obtain her eternal enmity, let her turn
round and catch you making mouths at il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
New York, March 90.

NEW YORK, March %. !.
The steamer United States sailed for
Chagres with 400 passengers.
A premature explosion occurred to-day
at Hell-ga,e, by which all hands, 4 in
number, including Mr.. Manleiors were
killed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

N. b. These Pills are prepared and sold
by Curtis & Gilmore, Wholesale Dealers
in Drugs, Paints, Oils, Dye Stufls, Glass
ware, Perfumery, Brushes, Surgeons In
struments, &C, No. 3, Burke's Buildgin.
Main street, keolsuk, Iowa.
Also, for sale, in all 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, 1852-04-08

ryThe experiment Of cultivating rice
in France has succeeded admiringiy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
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 a washing day"
These machines are manufactured by
ALDRIG e. ELLIS.
]. ALDnIG Still keeps on hand and man.
ufaetures to order Spinning Wheels of all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
CO. Shop on the corner of Washington
and.3d SITS. opposite the Jail
Ottumwa, Nov both, lS5l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08


A subalternin the Mounted Blackguards.
was taken up yesterday for talking filth
to lady. When we say "taken up" we
mean on boot, and tossed into the street.
Served him right.
O. w. Holmes, in one Of his poems,
says:
"And never heard hearty laugh from
out williams throat"
RATHER FooLrsn.--Two young ladies
hateing each other on account OF a gentle
men whe does not care fig for either Of
them.
The Hon. John C. Spencer, it is said
has given it as his opinion that the Maine
liquer law is unconstitutional. sez
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

dock, pronouncing il failure aud nuts.
ance and offered a substitute for the e.
rec,ion of q pair Ia San francisco Bay.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

AN HosoRAnLE Observation-Disclosures
snow George, You must divide the cake
honorable with brother Charlie"
George.--"What is honorable" moth
er?
Mother.--"It means that YOU must
give him the largest piece"
George.-"Then mother I'D rather Char
lie should be honorable"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
JOY TO THE WORLD!

A sovereign balm, and real pain reliev-
er. Therefore, rejoice We afflicted, and use
no other Imminent but that manufactured
by J l.. Curtis, Sole Manufacturer.
To the Farmer, or dealer in stock, it 10
absolutely Indispensable beiug precise
y the remedy that has been so long called
ior-as 1t is an iniallible cure for yellow
water, poll evil, stiff complaint, ring bone,
SPAWN, spllnt, sweeny, fstula, scratches.
bolts, cholic, inflammation of the eyes,
sprains or gals, founder, SIC.
In stating these things, state nothing
but facts, incontrovertible facts. and sin.
gle trial will convince the most skeptical.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08
CENTER tp., Appanoose CO., I
Decemher q 1851


Messrs. CURTIS & GILLMoRE: Gents.-I
find that j. l.. Curtis Mamaluke Linimens
is one of the best medicines Of the age
have used it in my own family with the
bappiest results, for burns and ague CAKE
| also had mare that had the chollc 90
severe that thought sine would die without
doubt. | gave her half bottle OF the
Mamaluke Liniment, which cured her i'm
mediately. would say TO all, keep it By
you, SO that you may use it when necessa.
ry. JOSEPH MORRIS.
]. L. CURTIS, Main Street, Keohuk, 10.
wa, Sole Manufacturer.
For Sale by y. Pumroy, James Haze
ley. ID. Il. Aashesp g. Co., Cfumwa;
". Longsdo1, Join Beach, .agency
CITY; Gossage &. Broherd. Street Sr
Earl, Datioaega; J. II. anderson, Ed
dyriite; y. buchanan, s. Gossoge, AZ.
6ia; J. HargruUe. Dr.. s. Lee, e. III.
HoaceH. CenterpiHe; Ewing T. UisU.J.
AEiier, UnioaciHe; Naikcr & Bur
banks, Uiafersttt.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-04-08

An UMRRELLA SToRY.--It was Punch
II we remember rightly, who told the sto-
ry, some years ago, Of man who loaned
an umbrella to friend, trade.man IN
his street, on wet, nasty day. il was
not returned, and on another vet, disagree
able day, he called for il, but found his
friend at he door going oct with il in his
hand.
Il have come for NY umbrella" ex-
claimed tie lender.
sCau't help thof," exclaimed tie Dor
rover; "don't you see that am going
out with it?'
"Well.-yes--" replied the lender, as
founded at such outrageous impudence ;
'yes but-but but What am TO do 2"
''Do?" replied the other, as he threw
up the top and walked Off; do as ! did,
JorroU oae!