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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20
IecIIuIIy INurs,
Il MURRAY, Cor Sce'y

DGArH OF Cot Bliss Among the victims Of
the disease whleh is CARRYING oil lts thousands IN
the CITY OF New Orleans, aud the adjoining c"un
tyy, will have been noticed with pain Col. ". W.
). Bliss, Assistant Ad;t. General under General
ray lur during the Mexican war, aud subsequent
ly Private Secy to President Taylor.
The Albany E.ening Journal pays just tn.
bnte to he deceased;
"Ihi. is second severe affl to the family
of President Taylor.
Col Bliss graduated at West Point with hon
CRADLE distinction, some twelve years ago. he
entered the Typographical Engineers. and m The
course Of 4 few wears was THREE times promoted
He WAS attached TO the staff at Gen. Iay and
accom- anied HIM throughout his Nrx run cam
palgn. as his Adiutant and Military Secretary -
dts name was made, by the dispatches, htni
,ar ore II the public Guring the war. 1T close
ne was again promoted By Congress 10 Lieut.
CuoRslcy and SION after married MIS- Elizabeth
ia, Tor, the youngest daughter Ut his commander
o. the election uf Gen. TAyinr to the Fre- den.
cy, he VA. appointed Pnvave Secretary, whrn
Dos, he held until The Presidents death, By hat
IA event, he becaue the chief Dependence "i the
frnmly, win have since resldei together al Baton
Rouge and New Orleans.
c,uie, and uus-.umlug in manner, hiS public re-
put,ton was fr from doing justice 10 h'' private
wulth. He was gallant aud accomplished OF.
fee r. thorough scholar. and liberal, true heart
ed man
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20

TIE CosrA AFFAIR The Washington Union Of
the 7th 10 speaking Of this affair, says Of Capt,
Ins An conduct, that IT WAS his duty to his
government to exert ju.t a. much power a was
ne cpssary tu arrest the Austrian outrage and pre-
" nj it, con,umnton' II aids There IA one
point of view in which We lo"k upon the affair as
hrtuna'e--it ha. occurred unler circumstances
" hch TX upon it the attention Of the whole world.
Cupt lngrahsm has d.playe the true American
spirit he has -l.owu that he comprehend. the
high responsibility which rests upon the com.
maider Of an American ship he has shown that
he properly appreciates the high privilege Of be
ing al American citizen. The moral effect of
his example will tell well upon the American
name and we shall be greatly disappointed If
the Jesuit does not prove when Austria demands
rep aration, that our government will show its
de termination to maintain for our name an ele'
waited standard in the estimation Of the powers Of
Europe"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20

PIT. Barnums big show will be in town on
Tuesday next II he exhibits all that his bills set
forth and for one price Of admission. il will DO
great lrea, for the wonder loving class. aud dog
cheap" at 3octs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20

Tnr Nvws IRON EuRorr-Tbe Humboldt and
Americas news which We publish in this weeks
paper is very important. The Turkish dlficul'y
10 far from being settled 1t is impossible at
this distance, aad with the facts at Our command,
to predict how the matter will end. We should
not be surprised, however, II our next adviees
should announce general war in Europe. Siren
uous efforts will continue to be made by France
and England to MAINTAIN peace. They have
very little to gain and much to lose by an appeal
to arms On the contrary, Russia has everything
to gain, so far as ambition to extend her power
can influence her and very little to lose. She
need not fear in any event the despoiling of any
Of her territory while she hopes to add the rich
est provinces Of Turkey to her already over
grown domiaions. This state Of uncertaisty cap.
not long continue We shall probably know how
the matter 10 to end By the next steamer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20

Who ever lo,t money or character by attend.
ing to their cwu business aud letting other PEG
plOs alone
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20

CarsrAL PALAoE.--The following table shows
the number OF visitors TO the Crystal Palace, and
its cash receipts, for the week ending Aug 9Th:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20

We arc authorised TO announce Maj. D. l..
Hrr as candidate for County Surveyor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-08-20
Ottawa Market.

AmOnt u Tolls reed lIom The lst 10 nh OF
Aug, sS722g.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
SO. EOuJ5 mARRGGs.

ST.. Louis, July !, 1853.
Sales of 500 bbls, city superfine, al
81 30; 265 do, choice country extra at
81 rs; 200 do country superiine, at -
WHEAT
Sales OF 2l3 SKIS prime at Csc; 1873
do, mixed at 65. and 700 DO from
rs to 50.
CORN
Sales of 402 SKIS mixed at 40c; 400 do
at 81 and 39c, slightly damaged:
go do at Al, fair mixed.
OATS .. ...
Sales Of 100 SKIS at 35!; IFS do a,
81; l66 and 200 do a, 33, SKIS re.
turned, and 49t DO at 81.
RYE
Sales Of 80 sack. at SIC, seeks inclu
ded, aud 81 doa soc, sacks return
PROVISIONS q LARD
With the exception of retail lots OF
bacon AZ the usual prices, we have
nothing 10 report.
GROCERIES,
Sugars 81 to A, coffee % and Ole,
arcnrding TO late sales.
SALT .......
La., .alrs Of G. A. a, 81 40; r. /.
at soc.
HIDES .....-.
S,lII steady a. l0!c.
BUTrER-
Good to prime al from Q to lie.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

The following is from the principal
accountant OF the wealthy and highly
respectable house of Messrs. Voris a.
Bro, oi this city, aud presents ONE OF
THE MOST WONDERFUL CURES
IN TllE ANNALS of medical histo-
~.
Mr. II. G. Farrell-Dear Sir: Actu.
ated by sense OF gra,etulness, submit
Tie following as all instance of the utility
OF ysuS grea, medicine. My child, three
years old, was suddenly attacked with a
terrible disease, which in less than six
hours Frustrated it to total helplessness.
The limbs became so rigid, that not a
j'int could be bent; the flesh turned
black and cold, and entirely deprived of
feeling; The eyes fixed, partially closed,
and altogether blind following this, was
deafness 10 all sounds the spine became
contracted and SO curved, that when ~
ing on lis back the head and heels only
touched. Indeed the child presented ev-
cry appearance of being dead. Immedi-
a'riy on attack, the family physician
""S SaiICN III. anu lOT tIlTec Weeks ne Ia
bored 10 restore it to feeling, but all in
VAIN. although it was blistered dozen
times and various rubefacienI Lniments
applied. consultation of pny sicians
was then held, but TO no purpose; the
case was then brought before a Medical
Society, hut nothing could be suggested
which had not already been tried, and
the doctor then told me he could do moth
ing more. We then commenced apply
Ing your l.iniment freely over the entire
length Of the spine, and you may imag.
Inc parents joy. when, after a few APP
plicaiIons, returning animation was APP
parent. aud j, rapidly recovered with The
exception of the sight, which did not be-
come perfect for near a month. The
child is now healthy and robust as can
he. Five other cafes of the same kind
occurred previously in my neighborhood,
all OF which died. when there is no doubt,
If yanr l.inIment had been used they
would have recovered.
HENRY q GTEIANn
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
HENRY G. GLELAND.
Peoria, March lst, 1851.
A HARD LUMP ON A HORSES.
BREAST.

Mr.. IL. C. Farrell 81 have used your
Arabian lhnlment with qualification in
several cases, the most remarkable OF
WHICH was large lump that appeared
on my horses breast. |, was very hard,
apps arIng to be hard gristle. II remain
ed for nearly a year, when | applied
Your s.inimeni, one bottle of which en-.
rrciy cured il. can recommend il as
The nre; i.ihimeni ever used.
JOHN CRAWL.
Pvoria, Feb. 20th, 1916.
Look out for Counfeyeifs!
The public are cautioned against ano-
Their counterfeit. which has lately made
its appearance. called w. b. Farrell's
Arabian Liniment, the most dangerous OF
all the counterfeits, because his having
the name of Farrell, many will buy il
in good faith, without the knowledge
tina, counterfeit; exists, and they will
perhaps only discover their error when
the spurious mixture has wrought its
evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured
only by IL. G.. Farrell. sole inventor and
proprietor. ana wholesale druggist. No.
IL Main street, Peoria, Illinois. to whom
oil applications for Agencies mus, be ad,
dressed. BE sure you get it with the
letters Ii. G.. before Farrell's thus-H
G. FARRELL'S-and his signature on
the wrapper, all others are counterfeits
Sold by JOHN PUMROY, Ottumwa;
WARDEN q LEIGHTON, Blakes-
burg; and by regularly authorized agents
throughout the United States.
N Price 25 and so cents, and 81 pc,
bottle.
Agents wanted in every town. village
and hamlet in the United States, in which
one is not already established. Address
III. G. Farrell as above, accompanied
with good reference as 10 character, res
possibility, dc.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
p O / 8 O NJ / NJ G..

THOUSANDS of Parents who use
Nermifuge composed OF Castor Oil. cal
omel, &c. are not aware that. while they
appear 10 beuefi, the patient. they are &C,
,unl.y laying the foundations for series
Of diseases, such as salvation, loss ni
sight. weakness of limbs. &c.
In another column will he found the
advertisement Of Hobensack's Medicines
TO which we ask the attention of all di-
rec.ly interested in their own as well as
their Children's health. In Liver Com
plants and all disorders arising from
those of bilious tpye. should make use
of the only genuine medicines, Hoben
sacks Liver Pills.
1"Be not deceiued." but ask for
Hobensack's Worm Syrup and Liver
Pills, and observe that each has the sig.
nature OF the Proprietor, J. n. IlO
BENSACk. as none else are genuine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
Hats, Caps,
Bonnets. &C., and choice selection Of
BOOTS AND SHOES.
STOP! STOP!

"Have you been to Washburn's Tin
Shop'"
"Yes | have. IIurrah! stand out of
the way, want TO get home to show
my wife the new Lard Lamp | bought;
a new Patent. the best ever saw. it took
the prize at the Ohio State Fair; i, will
save a man all his candles"
ii am bound for the Tin Shop; my
wife sent me for one OF them Lamps. |
can't go home withou, one, she said il, /
did, nigh, go il in the dark"
Ny friend lie! your wife go to Wash
burns and see for herself; he has every
thing there a woman wants, good
COOKING, PARtoR, PLATE * Box Srovks:
Brass KETTLES, WAsu KETTLES, WASH
BOARDS, SMOOTHING IRoNs, WARsLs
IRONS SPOONS, CANDLEsTIcKs, ST.
GAR Boxes, LARD CANS, Ezra
SKILLtTTs & PoTs for Stoves.
ALSO:-I can supply extra plates 70,
any stove tina. have sold. when broken
or burnt out.
LIG TIMING RODS
of a superior quality; and many other ar
ticles not mentioned here, that Is usually
kept in Tin and Stove store.
Job work done here with neat
ness and dispatch.
Thankful for pas. favors he expects
more. Gentlemen and Ladies give me
a call
n. B. Those tina, are indebted to me
by note or on book that is due, must pay
me soon or their notes and accounts will
be let, with an officer for collection. |
will say again that j, is not my business
to run after man when his note or ac-
count is due. If you don't believe il try
it. E. WASHBURN.
Ottumwa. Nov. %, lS52-3m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
VOL. V.
NE w S BY THE
A F r I c. A.

The Europa arrived out on the 18th.
The Canada was passed on the Goth
and the Asia on the 29th.
The affairs Of Turkey occupy exclu.
sive attention; accounts are complicated
The Russians seem TO occupy the Dan.
ube Provinces which France has declar-
ed would be regarded as violation of
the treaty. The English Government
has taken no decided step SO far as
known.
The latest news says that Russia's ac-
ceptance of the mediation of Austria is
doubtful. ....
The uncertainty of affairs affected the
market; but the Bourse kept up on the
sApposi,ion that war would no, be gen.
ersl.
A dispatch Of The 10Th, from Cons,an.
Nnople, announces the arrival of Rus
sia's final ullimatum, which the Pore
will doubtless refuse, i, insists on the I'M
conditional acceptance of her previous
demand. -..... - ..
The British fleet left Malta for Bay
Benlca on the 9Th inst.
The Russian squadron left Sebastopol
for the Circassian coast.
The Por,c's promised concession to
the Christians is to appear in the form
Of all order to the Patriarch of the two
Churches. .-..
|, is reported that Louis Napoleon has
warned The Italian refugees not to at
tempt an instruction.
Grea, excitement existed at Milan;
another lnsurrection WAS expected.
Gonzales Bravo has declined the Span
ish mission To Washington.
The British have retaken Brlling. and
aud were preparing TO advance on Ava,
II their terms were no. accepted in .hir
~ days.
The insurgents have taken Nankin
and Trhsnk, Tehen and Shanchne are
totally destroyed. .......
Radstsky. il is said. il empowered to
settle The difference between Austria and
Switzerland.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
THE DIES MONIES COURIER.

Township Trustees who shall &C, as Judges
of the said Election, to PROFOUND 10 each
qualified Elector presenting himself to vote
thereat, the following interrogatory, to-
wit: "Do you vote for or against the issu-
ing Of bonds for Railroad subscrip TOM
And those persons voting in favor of the
foregoing proposition, will answer ''for."
And those voting in opposition thereto
will answer against"
SlLAS OSBORN, CITY Judge
of Wapello County.
July 9Th, 1853. - - !.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
w AsHINGroN, July |

There have been a large number of re.
movxls-40 clerks in The Crusus Bureau
have been removed. the work being near.
ly com .,leied; only IA have been retain
ed. In the Pension office. 40 have been
removed. and % appointed. In the
Third Auduor's office o have been re-
moved.
The Secretary Of the Interior has left
Washington for the west.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
BmsruN, June p.

The New Foundland papers contain
hitter complaints Of the manner in which
the French cutter drove the BRUSH fish
ernen from ST. Georges Bay. They
say that the English vessels were com,
prllrd to put to sea. leaving behind all their
nets and fish; and iha, when some yes
sells put back oil account, Of the heavy
sea. .hey we're fired into by the Ere nch
cutter. .....a
The French commander, when re.
monsirated with. said they might thank
their own Government. who had driven
the French from Salvador.
The Legislature would probably strict
ly investigate the matter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

TAkEN up by John w. Wellman on
J. the 26th day of May. 1883, at his resi-
dence in Adams Township. Wapello Co..
Iowa, an Estray mare of the following de-
scription, to-wit: OF mouse color, star
in the forehead, black name and tail, four
years old this Spring and about Is hands
high. No other marks or brands. Return
ed and valued at forty dollars BY William
Spaulding and McGinnis Wellman.
JOSEPH HAYNE
Cpk Wap Co.
Ottumwa, june I'd. lS53.-3mo.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
$500 Challenger!
IIOBENSACK's WORM SYRUP.

An article founded upon Scientific Princi-
pies, compounded with purely vegetable
substances, being perfectly safe when tax,
Ell, and has NEVER been known to fail in
curing the most obstinate case. Worms
can never exist when this remedy is once
used, from the fact that ii not only des-
Toys them but removes all the slime and
mucus which may remain
The Tape Worm. .
This worm is the most difficult one to
destroy of all that inhabit the human BODY.
1t grows to all almost indefinite length.
and becoming so coiled and fastened in
the intestines and stomach as TO produce
Fits, st. Nitus Dance, &c, which is the
cause of many going to the grave, not be-
llevlng that these complaints have their
origin from the tape worm; consequently
they do not use the proper medicines for
their disease. To those who are afflicted
with this awful foe to health, | recommend
the use of my Worm Syrup. and Liver
Pills; the syrup to be taken in doses of two
tablespoons full three times day, then
take from five to eight of my Liver Pills,
to dislodge and pass the worm by strictly
following these directions, the most OBJ
S'H"sS SoSCo vi Aop- "DlHl Cuii NC spScu-
lily cured.
Round or Stomach Worm.
This worm is usually found in the small
intestines, and is the worm most common
to children, yet it is not entirely confined
to them, as adults have frequently been
known to suffer with them. The symp-
toms most prominent while affected with
this worm, are hardness and fullness of the
belly, Shiny stools. looseness of the bowels,
picking at The nose, blueish streak under
the eyes, sc. If you, or any of your chill
dren have any of the above symptoms,
WORM SYRUP can be
safely depended upon-by using it you
have a certain, safe, and speedy cure; and if
after using it according to the directions
the patient is not restored to health, and
the worms thoroughly eradicated from the
system, you can rest assured there is no
remedy beyond the grave. as for fail. there
is no such word as fail with those WHO use
my WoRA SYRUP. ..--.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
To Pension Claimants.

WINDOWS and orphans Of officers
w and soldiers killed in battle, or
who have died in consequence of wound
contracted in the war with Mexico, war
OF 1912 or in any of the Indian wars
since 1870, who are entitled to a contin-
uation Of half pay pensions under the
act of Congress of Feb. Sd, 1853. or to
pensions under previous acts, can have
the matter attended TO by application to
the subscriber, who is provided with the
necessary blanks and instructions.
j. w. NORRIS.
March 18th, 1859.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

ever brought to this mark ct, which I offer
for sale at the lowe st possible prices.
And as my goods were purchased in the
East with cash, am prepared to say to all
my former friends and customers, as wellas
host OF new ones who may be pleased to
favor me with call; that am determined
not to be undersold, but to sell little low
er than any other house in the upper coun-
Try. keokuk, Burlington and all towns ON
the Nj ssissippi River not excepted.
| therefore, most cordially solicit all per.
sons wishing to purchase anything in my
line, to call and examine my goods as well
as my prices, and then act as their better
judgement and own interest would seem 70
dictate. - ~
cles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

Now if il is their intention to be hon,
est, they can send US the amounts due,
and we will acknowledge the receip: Of
ii rs publicly as we have made the an
nouncement Of their Indebtedness and
departure to other parts.
L1- Every man who leaves this part
of the country without paying us will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

"V. B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent. is THE ONLY AUTHORIZED. A
GENT for this paper in the cities of Boston,
New York and Philadelphia, and is duly
empowered to take advertisements and sub
scrlPtlons at the rates as required by us.
3 is receipts will be regarded as payments
His Offices are-Boston, Scollay's buildings,
New York-Tribune Buildings; Philadel-
phia-N. w. corner Third and Chestnut
streets" "
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
I'D n. Inskecp & Co,

A GENTS for Louden Co.. celebrated
"A Family Medicines. Call and get an
almanac for 1888. Dc. 30th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

THE UNDERSIGNED offers himself as
a candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing Au-
gust Election. w. III. w GOD.
Sugar Creek, July 18th, SO. ..-.#
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
Fresh Arrival of
Spring and Summer
GOO d
G.. G.. WARDEN.

-. G.. G. WARDEN,
I" GUILD respectfully inform the citi-
w zens OF Ottumwa and the surround
ing country, that he has Just received his
splendidstoc of Spring and Summer goods,
of almost every variety, which he has care
fully selected to suit this m arket. The
stock consistsin part as follows:
Linen, Lustres, Jackonpts,
Cambrics, Fancy Prints,
Jenny Lind Bonncts and
Trimmings, and Ribbon
In great variety of style and quality, and
beautiful assortment of
AR1IFICL4LS, .P.4R.4SOLS, &c.
Also, Ladies', Misses and Children's
hoes of every variety and style.
-ALSO.--
Berege de lains, Lawns, Muslins, fan.
cy black and blue Merimac prints,
French Ginghams, and, NJ.
a'laines, Alpacas. black
colored and figured
lustres, broid
Jeans.
CasSlmeres,
Satinets, flannel
linsey Ticking, hk'fs
cross bareed and plain ja-
comet; Swiss muslin, Irish lin.
en-, bleached and brown domestic.
checks, table cloths, hosiery, gloves.
ribbons aud great variety of Yankee No
tlons. together with a lar g supply of
Ready-Made Clothing;
Such as Coats, pantaloons and vests of ev-
cry description, flannel shirts, drawers,
also splendid lot of .-..
Hats, Caps,
Bonnets. &C., and a choice selection Of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
just the article for the season.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queens and Glass
ware, Groceries. Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pep
pc, Allspice, Dyessutflfs, Spun thread.
Those who, are in want eff the above ar
ticies are respectfully invited to call and
examine the stock. No trouble TO show
Goods. June ID, 1888.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
MEDICAL EVIDENCE.

We. the undersigned Physicians. having
had the receipt OF their manufacture sub
mitted to US Tor inspection, say, that the
ingredients of which they are composed
makes them the best Pill in use for all dis
eases Of the Liver; Impurities of the blood,
sc. GEORGE WOOD, M. ID.
+. CROWLEY, M. ID.
l. BOWEN, M. ID.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

So Purchase none but those having the
signature 81. n. H0BENSACk." as all
Others are worthless limitations.
Agents wishing new supplies, and all
Others wishing to become agents. must ad-
dress the proprietor, J. N. HOBENSACik.
at his Laboratory, No. 100, North SEC
OND street above Race, PHlLADEL-
PHIA.
Sold by all Druggists and Merchants in
the u.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
August Election.
FOR SHERIFF.

rFee for announcing candidates 81.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
To Females.

lcu win find these Pills an invaluable
medicine in many complaints to which you
are subject In distractions either total
or partial, they have been found of inesti
mable benefit in restoring and purifying
the blood and other fluids so as to cure all
complaints which may arise from female ir-
regularitles as headache, dimness of sight,
pain in the side, back, Sc., &c. These
Pills are the only safe and elfectual remedy
to cure the following complaints: Gout.
Nervousness. Melancholy, SICK Headache.
Giddiness. Rheumatism. distressing dreams
and dimness OF sight, or in fact any of the
diseases that arisa from atfa etions of the
Liver, impurity of the Blood. or constipa
ton of the Bowels.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

pUTTER, Eggs. Feathers, Onions, Flax
Id Seed, and almost all kinds of Produce
for which will pay the highest market
price. ID. SANDS.
Ottumwa. Oct. IL tn, 1851.