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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
In LOVE.

David Crocket, when quite youth,
found himself deeply in love with beau.
tifui Quaker girl. and he thus beautifully
graphically and POLITICALLY describes the
effect on an ardent and susceptible young
mind produced by first love:
Il found myself over head and ears
in love with this girl, and | thought that,
if all the hills there were pure chink, and
all belonged to me, would give them il
| could just talk TO her as wanted to;
but | was afraid TO begin, for. when
would think of saying anything to her,
my heart would begin to autter like a
duck IN puddle: and if tried to Guido
it and speak, 1t would get right smack up
in my throat, and choke me like a cold
pofafoe.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

might have loved me more from sense
Of g ratitude than for mysell;and | woulG
no! have bought her love. As it's, III
hope she loves me for what | am, and
that she will accept nv hand, when a m
IN a position to support a wife"
"Charles," said Mr.. Lambert, press
ing lhe young mans hand, al honor you!
You have acted nobly. Return to your
situation, you shall have the entire con-
troll of my business; your salary shall be
doubled"
"Bul Mr.. Carroll .@a.s
"He is not permanently engaged.
will procure place for him. Chales.
you MUST come back! confess have
acted wrong in this matter. To tell YOU
a secret. Charles, Mrs. Ward is my
own sister!" ....
~ our sisteri' .-
Il do not wonder at your astonish-
ment; but it cannot equal mine, when l
learned The fact this morning. | dis
claimed all connection with her twenty
years ago, because she refused 10 marry
a man who was my friend. | was un-
just. Afterwards she married Mr.. w ard
of whom | know nothing. She suppos-
ed, however, that | might have learned
the facts; and all the fayors they have re-
ccived from you have thus been credited
to me. But il shall all be made right
| thank Heaven that have an oppor-
tuniiy to atone for my injustice to an on.
! ly sister, and lhank you for the lesson in
humanity you have taught me. Veal.
thy as am, shall never again distress
a tenant for rents. without ascertaining
whether he is deserving of any favors.''
MIR. I,amber; was not permitted to do
all the good he proposed to his sisters 5
family. In few days Mr.. Wards pat.
ent was decreed, aud his fortune made
Thanks 10 his noble invention, his family
was raised to affluence, but Mrs. Ward
did not disdain the kindness of her re-
stored brother. -..-s
Mr.. Lambert had lost no time in ac-
quainting his relatives with the nature
of THEN Indebtedness to Charles Durch.
ard. If they esteemed and loved this
generous hearted young man before, wha,
was now their admiration of his noble
qualities! None, however, felt their in
fluence like Miss Ward. The only way
she could express her gratitude and love
was, by becoming his wife, with dow
er that relieved him of the care of pro-
viding for the comforts of life. Pros.
porous in business, happy in his domes-
tic relations, Charles Burchard often had
occasion to look with smile on the
time when he left the service Of Mr.. l..
"for conscience sake"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
From Gleason's Pictorial.
The Secret BenefactOr
By MRS. E. C. LoEERING,


"Have you attended TO the business
spoke oi particularly, yesterday?' ask
ed Mr.. Lambert, wealthy owner o
real estate, addressing an intelligent, fair.
looking man, who sat at desk, as The
above named gentleman entered his of.
flee.
Charles Burchard colored with EN-.
barrassment. For moment his hand
moved nervously across his brow, then
raising his handsome eyes to his employ.
er's face, he answered in frank, steady
tone.
Il have neglected to follow your in
structions."
"SH!"
81 am sorry"
"Sorry" cried Mr.. Lambert, angrily
"sorry, indeed! and this is the way YOU
attend to my business! Young man, il
You think | will pass over this careless.
ness
II beg your pardon" said Charles
with face like marble. but speaking in
calm tone, Il am guilty of no careless.
ness. | have endeavored to do my
duty
"iour duty was TO follow my instruc.
tions. Number 23 has been a loosinp
business for me long enough. The fam.
lily have had warning. You could no
have misunderstood me. told you thai
If The rent was not paid before l2 O'Clock
yesterday"
81 visited the family" "rejoined Charlie
"and It seemed TO me that. had you seer
what ! saw, you would not have had me
apply The extremity OF the law to lheil
miserable case. They are very poor
they are sick-,hey are suffering. You
would not have the heart to-"
"Charles Burchard," exclaimed Mr.
Lambert. angrily. "you have been in ms
employ 2 years. have found you capa
ble,honest anG faithful-and | would no
willingly part with ysu; but since you
prefer YOUR way of doing business tc
NINE, and presume to dictate, il is no,
proper that we should work together any
longer"
81 have thought myself" remarked I
Charles, "that since cannot conscien
liously pursue the extremes you deem
necessary, II will be better for me to qui
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

10 As lady Montague was walking
through public garden with party,
she was very much annoyed by an inn
pertinent coXcomb, who was continually
making some foolish observations. On
approaching one of the temples, over
which there was Latin inscription. she
took the advantage of it to expose his ig-
norance, in the hopes of putting him to
silence. .Pray, SIR said she, be kind
enough 10 explain that inscription to us.
Madame said he, with an affected air,
Il really do not know what it means, for
| see that j; is dog Latin How very
extraordinary it is said lady Mary, that
puppies should not understand their own
language
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

PREPARING FOR SToRM.--A few
nights ago, Mr.. Boddin, who had been
out taking his glass and pipe, on going
home late, borrowed an umbrella; aud
when his wiie's tongue was loosened, he
sat up in bed and suddenly spread out
the parapluie.
"What are you going TO do with that
thing!'
why, my dear, expect very heavy
storm tonight, and so came prepar-
ed
In less than Two minutes Mrs. Bod
din was fast asleep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

DOur old friend Mrs. Par,ington Of
the Boston Post. asks in her well known
sweet toned simplicity, if there "isn't
some claws in the revised statues of
Massachusetts again catsg' and adds:--
at seems to me there ought to be, for
my poor Paul once got terribly torn in
his flesh aud trowsers by one, and for
nothing at all, either. but just sitting
down on her-and the cloth cost dollar
a yard."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

DA very mean man is thus describ-
ed: lie starves every thing about him
till they're so thin they can't speak the
truth. They say he puts magnifyin'
glasses on his pigs 10 make their food
look more. don't know how true this
is but this | do know, and that is. he had
an old hoss die las week, and the poor
thing was so weak that he had TO hitch
another hoss tn him tu help draw his las.
BREATH
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
MEDICAL NOTICE.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
Il cd of informing the citizens of Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and will practice in all the va
4 rious branches of medicine. He solicits a
share of public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience TO give entire satislac-
ton to those who may employ him. BY
unremitting study and attention to this
great science he hopes to render himself
useful to the community in which h re-
. sides. Office at the Drug Store.
A. ID. V. HUEVAL, Nj. ID.
Ottumwa, March 4, lS52.tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
FACTS, FUN AND FANCY.

TRULY AFFECTING.
Twas on moonlit sidewalk,
Meath the alianthus tree,
That she leaned against my waistcoat,
And whispered" Marry mel
Oh, that agonizing moment,
never, never shall forget;
Her lips with nectar laden.
think taste them yet.
Just as this little Eden,
Approached reality
A gruff voice uttered sternly---
'sWhat is all this see?"
And then felt a pegged boot
Applied with might and main;
/ fell upon the sidewalk,
And OF went LIZA JAEEl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
j. ID. Devin,
A TT TORN Ely AT l. A w

OTTUMWA, IOWA.
wv ILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NoTARy PUB
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &c.,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAN-
cling, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

attorney 8. Counsellor at Lar,
OTTuMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa.
(Office on Main st. same entrance as
Post Office.)
WILL attend to professional business in
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partic-
ular attention given to collecting and Sc
curing, debts. Real Estate and other agen-
cies solicited.
Jan. 29th. lS52.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

10 Are those pure canaries!' asked
gentleman of bird dealer with whom
ne was negotiating for "gift for his
ialr. Yes, sir," said the dealer con.
hdently; ii raised them ere birds my
self from Canary seed!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
May the two-lS47.
II gone to be forwarded.

May the tWo-io47.
My dear Judy
| commenced this letter yesterday
If il doesn't come to hand you may al
low that Pm not here but gone to Que
bee. Tell Barney that his brothers
family is all dead entirely barrin the COW,
God bless her-Pd write you more bu,
as there is no way of sending this, | will
jus, let it go as it is-Remember ne in
your prayers, aud TO all the Flatherty's
No more at present from your loving
husband if alive Thady O'Riley. and l.
dead God rest his soul,-P. S.--If This
letter don't reach you must let me know
by the return of post and don't wait for
another until you hear from me again,
Blu, rite me Immediately and letme know
how you are coming on.
N. B.-I have altered my mind and
wont send this letter afier all, SO you can
answer or not at all just as il PLACE you
Give my love TO the When
you come 10 the end of this letter don't
read any more of i but just answer, by
the frs, pos, office yours until death, and
after, if not before.
Your own Thady O'Riley
As in duty bound ought TO be.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

"Mr. Jenkins, as you always come in
late, have you any objection to this gen.
tleman Occupying your bed until the
stage goes QUIT"
"Notin the least. viii be infinitely
obliged oyou if you will put him there,
SO that the bed-bugs can have their sup.
per before | come."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
Dr. Charles Leib,

yVenders his professional services to the
citizens of 0ttumwa and vicinity
Office two doors east of w l.. Orr's Drug
store. Residence on second street, one
door east of ]. L. Baldwin's.
Ottumwa, July 22nd so
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

1A boarding house keeper down
east has invented yellow speciacles. for
making lard look like butter. They are
worn by his boarders while eating, and
prove great saving of expense.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
An Irish Letter.

The following letter from an Irish
man IN this country, was handed a few
months ago to the editor of the Batavia
Spirit Of the Times. by a venerable
Irish gentleman, with permission II
make it public. The letter is .superscrib
ed as follows:
To my Wefe at
Tim FIatherty's
in Ireland.
II gone to be forwarded.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

BoYs.--When they are boys--are
queer enough. How many ridiculous
notions they have, and what singular de.
sires, which in after life, change and
shape themselves into characteristics!
Who remembers when he would sell his
birth right for rocking horse, and his
new suit of clothes for monkey!--
Who forgets The sweet faced girl. older
than himself, against whose golden hair
he leaned and wept his griefs away!
Who recollecls when the thought of be-
ing circus rider appeared greater than
to be President; and how jealously he
watched the little fellows tina, wore span.
gled jackets and turned somerseis, and
prayed TO become like them! Ii memo
ry preserves not these caprices, or some
thing like them, the boy is los. in the
man. Happy visions, they come but
once, and go quickly, leaving US ever to
sigh for return of what can never be a.
gain!-Ex.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

A man in love is man who wishes to
be more amiable and agreeable than he
can, and this is the reason why almos.
all men in love are ridiculous.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

Well John, I'm going East, what
shall tell your folks!" "Oh, nothing;
only It they.say any thing about whiskers,
just tell them I've got some.'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
DIR. James l.. TAYLOR

TENDERS his services to the citizens
of O;tumwa and vicinity.
Office at his residence on the South East
corner of the Public Square, in the Carter
property.
Nav 18th, 1882
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
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Is PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
oTTUMWA, WAPELLO co, IOWA.
Dn i,irbaro II. marocn.
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tt ER s:
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RATES OFAADVERTISJNG.
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

The London Times speaking of the
United States, says:
Ii has ever been the delight of hisiori.
ans and philosophers TO trace anu work
out an analogy between the peculiari-
ties of climate and scenery, and the
character and disposition of nations
There is something singularly wild and
extreme in the physical phenomena OF
the American continent. The noun
tains literally pierce the clouds, aud
pour down from their snow capped sum
mits rivers that sweep their uncontrola-
BILE course for thousands of miles, and
bear with them, as trophies of their
might, trees of girth and growth un.
known to the European observer. The
seasons are as strongly marked. A
summer of raging and almost inlole ra bic
heat is succeeded by a winter OF liile
less than arctic severity. All things
theie tend to represent the course of ma
ture as the result OF series of violent
and uncomfortable impulses, and 20 con-
ceal those silent aud unvarying laws
which regulate alike the fall of drop OF
rain and the course of the Father of Wa
tiers.
There never probably was. since the
beginning of The world, an instance of
such solid, sudden, and dazzling pros
peri,y as has been achieved within the
last fifty years oy the United States OF
America. By peaceful industry and
bold but well weighed enterprise they
have advanced to degree OF material
well being, which to those who know
the world from books, must appear al.
most incredible. They have but to per-
severe in the same course, and there is
no limit TO the triumphs tha. lie before
them. they have still boundless ter
ritory TO occupy and improve, in the
possession of which they are without a
neighbor, and mission of ciyiliza lion
aud consolidation to execute, as noble
as ever devolved upon the sons of men.
But the previous triumphs of their in
dustry and their enterprise have been so
rapid and porlen,ious that they would
seem 10 have tendency to turn aside
the nation from its steady onward course,
and to enlist ii in more brilliant bu, far
less certain schemes of aggrandiz emeu,.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
MISCELLANY.
From the Musical World.
A B RI EFF HIS TORY,


PART l.-L0VE. ..
A glance-a Thought blow
1t stings him to the core,
A question-will it lay him low7
Or will time heal it DER?
He kindles at the name
He sits and thinks apart;
Time blows and blows it to fame,
Burning within the heart.
He loves it though it barns,
And nurses it with care;
He feels the blissful pain by turns
With hope, and with despair.
PART H.-COURTSHIP.
sonnetts and serenades,
Signs, glances, tears, and vows,
Gifts, tokens, souvenirs, parades,
And courtesies and bows.
A purpose and prayer;
The stars are in the sky
He wanders how cen hope should dare
To let him aim so high!
Still hope allures and fatters,
And doubt just makes him bold;
And SO, with passion all in tatters,
The trembling tale is told.
Apologies and bushes,
Soft looks, averted eyes,
Each heart into the other rushes,
Each yields, and wins a prize.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
Business Cards.
DIR. e.. G.. Warden.

HAS resumed the practice Of Medicine
LII and will devote his time exclusively
to his profession. All calls in the line of
his profession will be promptly attended
10. September I'd, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
James Baker,
ATTORNEY 1T LAM,
0ttumWa. Iowa.

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public,
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
r of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
s,etc. December 7th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
PART III.-MARRIAGE.


A gathering of fond friends,-
Brief, solemn words, and prayer
A trembling to the fingers end,
As hand in hand, they swear.
Sweet cake, sweet wine, sweet kisses,
And so the deed is done;
Now for life's waves and blisses,
The welded two are one. b..
And down the shining stream,
They launch their buoyant skiff,
BLESSED, if they may but thrust hopes dream
But ah Truth echoes-''lf %
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

This is the end of Hopkins column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

THE SEQUEL.-"IF."
If health be firm--if friends be true
II self be well controlled,
If tastes be pure--if wants be few
And not too often told
If reason always rule the heart
If passion own its sway
If love-for aye--to life imparts
The zest it does to-day
If Providence. with parent care,
Mete out the varying lot
While meek contentment bows to share
The palace, or the cot.
And OH if Faith, sublime and clear.
The spirit upwards guide
Then bless'd indeed, and bless'd forever,
The bridegroom and the bride!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09
ID. IF. Gaylord
A u C ITO N E E r,

oTTUMwA, IOWA.
" ILL attend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation
He may efound in Ottumwa, unless absent
ON business May 10th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

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DISCONTINUED.
st. Ignatius, Prince Georges county, Maryland.
Beaver Meadow, Chenango county, New York
Indian River, Lewis county. New York.
Finchville, Orange county, New York.
Robertsonville, Sullivan county, New York.
Trumbal Corners, Tompkins county, N. York.
WestvilIe, Gloucester county, New Jersey.
Host, Berks county, Pennsylvania.
White Hill, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
Wesaw, Berrian county. Michigan.
Pinery, st. Clair county, Michigan.
Flat Rock, Delta county, Michigan.
Liberty Hall, Newberry district, South Carolina.
Bryants Station, Milan county, Texas.
Biloxi, Newton county, Texas.
AMMO, Clinton county, Indiana.
Homer, Jackson county, Indiana.
Oak Spring, Davis county, Iowa.
NAMES CHANGED.
Salubria, Chemung county, New York-name
changed to "Watkins.''
jackson Plantation, franklin county, Maine
name changed to Nashville"
Oak Hill, Fauquier county, virgnia-name
changed to piedmont"
jackson, Elkhart county, Indiana-namc chang
cd to "New Paris"
Hurricane Creek, Henderson county. Tenn ssee-
name changed to "Williamsburgh."
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List OF Patents

Issued from the United States Patent Office for The
soeek ending September 2S, 1852, and bearing date
September %, 1852.
Joseph Bracket, of Swampscott, Mass.--For inn
provetnent in shoes and gater boots. ..
Hosea o. Elmer. OF Mexico, N. Y.-For i'm
proved jointed bed plate GUNNER.
George Howe, of Boston, Mass For improve
ment in piano. forte action.
Charles II. Hunt, Of Lawrence, Mass For i'm
provement in tbrostle spinning machines
Hazard Knowles, OF New York, N. Y-For i'm
provement in saw mills. nh"
Richard +. Schroeder, of Rochester, N. Y.-For
improvement in brick kilns. f..
Henry G. Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio. For i'm
provement in latb machines.
Alfred Spear and Ernest Marx, Of Aauac kanock
~ For Improvement in sounding boards o
piano fortes, &c. a.... ....'
Orson w. Stow, of Southngton, Conn--For i'm
proved machinery for forming sheet metal tubes.
}. n. A. Wagner, of Philadelphia, Pa-For i'm
provement in registers for omnibuses and 70
other purposes. m --'"'|'...'
Isaac I Packard Of Campclo, Mass.-For i'm
Provcment in bellows for reed Instruments
D. John 3. Gastin, Of Trenton, N. J-For improve
ment in electro magnetic engines
John M. Poole, of Wilmington, Del assigno
to J. Pusey and James Scott, Of snme place 0Fo
improvement in m chimes for polishing leather.