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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-03-04
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Plaster WIFI. E.iysj.isi- Rouse.
Brick q House,

and lot Of ground opposite the above descri-
bed Nil and store Room, a very desirable place
to 1--we, all Of which property Is located IN The
ontcrprI>iug and thriving town of NhIe Deer
Mills, ua!r m.r from the Canal, through winch
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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-03-04

C." Serious illness in the family Of one
of our Jours, Is the cause Of the delay IN
our Issue this week
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
Don'e Go Tell the World!
so M E HING NE w
IN OTTUMWA!
Groceries for .M-Cheoper than The
Cheapest!

FHE undersigned most respectfully in
forms the citizens of Ottumwa, and
the surrounding country, that he has open
ed large and splendid stock of
Fa NIL Y @ II o ERIE s,
In 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.
LSO-
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Saleratus, Vim
egar, Pepper Sauce, Mustard, Tobacco, and
in fact, a other articles usually kept in an
establishment of the kind; including a su-
perior article of Whiskey. He has a supe
rior article of Candles, which he will war
rant to be ALL TALLow, except the wicks,
and when urged for a further warranty, he
will insure them to be tallow(ed,) and
which he can afford to sell at l2A 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 in the country.
Give me call.
THOMAS SINNAMON.
Jan. goth, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
Patent Wagon SkeinS.

THE subscriber, having purchased of the
Paientecs, the right of manufacturing and
the exclusive right of vending JAMES JONES
celebrated Patent Skeins for Buggies, WGg-
ons, and other Vehicles, in and for the
counties Of Wapello, Davis, Monroe. APP
panoose, Lucas, Wayne, Clark. Decatur.
Union, Ringgold, Adams. Taylor. Mont
gomery. Page. Mills, Fremont. Pottawatta-
mic, Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Guthrie,
Cass. Adair, Crawford and Monons. takes
this method of notifying the public of the
fact, and hereby cautions all persons against
infringing in any form or manner upon his
rights in the premises.
Patent Rights,
For the above valuable invention, for any
of tho above named counties, or any Town
ship or Shop right in these counties, for
sale on reasonable terms, on application so
the subscriber at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Buggies and Wagons
Of every description, ironed on the plan
Of this greatly improved patent, in superb
or style, and on reasonable terms, by the
subscriber, at his shop, on Court ST., be-
tween Main and Second. 0ttumwa. Iowa.
June 7th, l652.ly l.. J. REEVE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05

LIGHTNING RoDs.-There should be
lightning rod at each chimney Of every
farmers house, and at each gable of q
large barn. 1t should project eigh, or
ten feet above the highest peak, and ter
inmate in one brigh, metallic point. |.
should be fastened to the wall by wood
en- clea,s, and the lower end inserted in
the ground deep enough to be always in
contact with moist earth and water. -
The rod may be Of iron or copper, solid
or tubular-ihe latter preferable; care
must be used in putting them up not to
let the rod come near any mass of iron,
tin, gutter spouts, or anything likely 10
divert the fluid from its course. There
is no fire insurance SO cheap and bene-
fetal as lightning conductors.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
And Whnt Next.

A gentleman residing near the city o.
vsrtook well dressed young man, and
invited him to seat in his carriage. -
"And what" said the gentleman to the
young stranger, "are your plans for the
future!" IL am a clerk" replied the
young man, sand my hope is to succeed
and get into business for myself. -
"And wha, next" said the gentlemen.
"Why intend TO marry & set up an es-
Enlistment Of my own" said the youth
"And what next" continued the interro-
gator. "Why, continue in business and
accumulate wealth." "And what next"
at is the 10, of all men to die, and |, of
course. cannot escape, replied the young
man. sand what next" once more in
CURED the gentleman; but the young
man had no answer TO make-he had no
purposes that reached bev ond the pres
ent life. How many young men are in
precisely the same condition, careful Of
the life that now is, but shoughtless Of
that to comet Family Herald.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
Farmers Column,
Salt yeur Stock,

Every person is aware of the bcne-
fetal effects of salt upon the human sys-
tenn. Salt was held by the ancients in
the highest estimation, and most persons
have experienced how unwholesome
meat and vegetables are when prepared
or cooked without. or with only an in.
sufficient supply. Horses, cattle and
sheep, and in short, all domestic animals,
should be regularly supplied with i, a,
oil seasons. The liberal use of this
mineral improves their condition, and
promotes their good health, and when
they acquire a habit of partaking of il,
frequently, there is no danger to be ap.
pretended from their taking loo much.
Salt promotes digestion, and destroys or
dislodges worms, which at certain sea
sons sometimes effect lodge in the
stomach and alimen,ary canal.
We have most of US. probably, had
occasion to witness the aydity with
which wild, undomeslca.ed animals seek
the creeks and esiuaries which linden. the
shores of the ocean--lhc salt licks-and
what long journeys, dangers and difficult
ties they will encounter to reach them.
This is the result of pure instinct, and
is not to be attributed to caprice solely,
as some have supposed. Horses, sheep,
neat cattle and swine, are all equally ca
ger for this substance, and cannot be
maintained in healthy condition without,
il. The former, il has been remarked,
when constantly and libcrally supplied
with salt, are seldom if ever victimized
by the bolts, or affected with that scarce
ly less troublesome disease, the cholic.
In the sailing of sheep, especially during
the vernal months, when the green, sue
culen,, and consequently highly fermen;-
able nature Of the food to which they
are restricted, renders full provision of
salt indisPensably necessary. / have
found it is advisable TO have a shed pro.
vided, and fitted with a range OF boxes
in which salt can be constantly kep,,and
to which the animals can al all times
have free access. This practice Is pre-
terable to any that has fallen under our
observation thus far, either in theory or
practice, as i. enables the sheep master
TO present the mineral in a perfectly
clean condition TO the animals, and pre-
vents waste from solution during rains,
or heavy dews.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05

PoULTRY.-In selecting poultry. choose
those that are full grown. but not old
When young and fresh killed, tbs eyes
are full and bright, the joints neither stiff
nor ffabby, the skin thin and tender, so
that il may be easily torn with pin. the
breast bone is pliable, yielding easily to
pressure. The legs and comb are smooh.
A goose. if young, has Blu, few hairs, a
yellow bill, and is Timber footed. Ducks,
when fat, are hard and thick on The bel
ly; if young and good, they are timber
footed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05

The SABBATH-ITs PoLITIcAL Ne
cHssITY.-If any doub, the necessity OF
a Sabbath. in order to the maintenance
Of our civil and religious institutions. let
them look to those nations which have
made the experiment of living without
one. What was ancient Rome, with
her 8 or 100000 inhabitants, when
she had no Sabba,hs. but the grand the
atre of inhumani,y and sin, whose dele
terious influence has, ever since, been
felt all over the world! VIVA, was France
when she introduced her decades and
bloited out the weekly Sabbath? WhaI
have been Mexico and South America!
And. il may be asked, what are they
nowl And what has been that of every
Christian nation contemning iha. heav.
emily INSTITUTIONAL N. Y. Com.Adv.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
llatent Hleoirines.

Na ULL'S Sarsaparilla, Smiths Tonic
k4 Syrup. DIR. Jayne's Medicines.
Mustang Liniment, Arabian Liniment.
Moffat's Ditters, Fahnessock's Vermi-
fuge. McLane's Vermifuge. Dir. Storms
Cough Candy, Ohio Linimens, Sioan's
Ointment. Hays Liniment for the Piles,
Ayses' Cherry Pectoral. Essence OF ia
maica Ginger, Perry Davis Pain Killer.
Thonpsons Eye Water. Wistar's Bal
sam OF Wild Cherry. DR.. Rogers SIR
up of Liyerwors and Tar, and all Other
popular patent medicines. just receiv
ed by w. 4. Ohh.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
Mo. TO & 72. Nrain street 81, Louia,
Our stock consists in part Of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
AS FOLLOW 8


5 cases Cape aloes; 3 do Socatrine aloes;
3 do Turkey myrrh; bbls. sugar lead: 25
cases rheubarb root; so bbls birthstone; 5
bbls gum Guiac; 3 do gum Gamboge; 10 do
gum assafGtida; do 4. India do do; 10 do
Turkey Gum Arabic; 800 kegs sup. carb.
soda; 8 bbls balsam copaiba; 5000 bbls 40 =.
ammona; 300 lbs powd red bark; 10000
lbs spirits nitre; 1000 ozs iodide potash; 5
cases gum tragicenth; cases Turkey OPT
um; 100 boxes epson salts; 80 cases pow
dered rheubarb; 5000 sui phur; 5000 ounces
Fan's qpinine; 1000 ozs Iodine; 800 lbs
Dover powder; 1000 yds adhesive plaster;
5000 lbs sulp. ether; 1000 lbs Eng. and
Am. calomel; 1000 lbs Eng. and Am. blue
mass; 1000 ozs sulp. acct. and mur. NOR
phla; % cases Bermuda and w. l. arrow
root; 70 cases borax; 3 cases cantha rides:
% bbls. cream Tartar; 80 boxes tart. acid;
300 cases Browns blister tissue; 5000 lbs
Aft Cayenne; 200 lbs chloroform; 500 lbe
eoros. sublimate; l 200 lbs red precipitate;
which, with large assortment of CHEMI-
Calls from the mandatory of Powers &
Wcightman, makes our stock complete.
PRINTS, OILS 8. DYE-STUFFS:
400 bb.s linsced oil; 100 bbls turpentine;
10 tons red lead and lytharge; 20 bbls
whiting; so bbls putty; rs ceroons Carac-
cas- indigo; rs bb!s camwood; 25 casks
Dutch madden; so kegs Paris green; so
casks CHI. green and yellow; Is cases Prus-
sian blue; 25 casks ritlned whale oil, SO bbls
tanners oils; 10 casks sperm oil; 20 cusks
sweet oil; % cases Madras indigo; 300 box
es ext. logwood; so bbls gr. and chipd fus-
tic. ......
V.4RNISIlES: ..
rs bbls copal varnish, No. AMI 2; 10
bbls coach varnish Is bbls Japan yarnish;
10 bis black varnish, from the manufacto-
ry of Smith and Stratton. New York,
which is guarantee of their superiority.
BRUSHES:
1000 doz Adams extra paint brushes,
assorted; 500 doz Adams extra varnish
brushes, assorted; 500 doz Adams extra
wall brushes, assorted; 500 doz English
and French tooth brushes, assorted.
GLASS md GLASSWARE:
1000 boxes window glass, from 6xS, to
3ix40. Pittsburgh brands; 1000 boxes as
sorted Apothecary ware.
PATENT MEDICINES:
All of the popular patent medicines Of
the day, constantly on hand at the manu-
facturers prices.
PERFU4NERIES: "
Taylor's and Rousselps Soaps, Cologne,
Extracts, &C., &c.
7OBACCO:
600 boxes Virginia Tobacco, all brands,
for sale alta small advance on manufactnr-
ers' prices. ....
February 10th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
THE FATE 4 r L K 8 =.

BY MRS. HENRY LYNCH
Speak softly TO the fatherless;
And check the harsh reply
That sends the crimson to the cheek,
The tear-drop to the eye.
They have the weight Of lonliness
nthisrude world 10 bear:
Then gently raise the fallen bud,
The dropping flowret spare.
Speak kindly TO the fatherless:
The lowliest Of their band
God keepeth, Us the waters,
In the hollow of his hand
IT'S sad to see life's evening sun
Go down in sorrows shroud;
But sadder still, when mornings dawn
Is darkened by the cloud.
Look mildly on the fatherless;
Ye may have power to vila
Their hearts from saddened memory
BY the magic Of smile.
Deal gently with those little ones;
BE pitiful; and He,
The Friend and Father of us all,
Shall gently deal with thee.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05

HAN AND BAcoN.-Run a knife along
the bone of ham; il il comes out clean
and has savory flavor, the ham is good;
if smeared and dulled, i. is spoiled either
by faint or rust. Hooks and gammons
Of bacon may be proved in the same
way. Good bacon is red in the lean
and the fat is white, firm and pulpy; thu
rind is fine and thin. IL il be shea,hed
with yellow, il is rusty. and unfit for
use.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
r II e B ] B l. E

How comes it, that this little volume,
composed BY humble men, in rude age,
when art and science were but in their
childhood, has exerted more influence
oh the human mind and on the social
system Than all the other books put to.
gethef? Whence comes il, that this book
has achieved such marvellous changes in
the opinion of mankind-has banished
idol-vorship-has put down polygamy
and divorce-eXalied the condition of
woman-raised the standard of public
moraiisy--sreaisd, for families, that
blessed thing, a Christian homeland
caused its other triumphs by causing be.
Observation-Disclosures, open and expansive,
10 spring up, as with the wand OF en-
chan,men,l What sort of book is
this, that even the winds and waves of
human passions obey il! What other
engine of social improvement has oper-
aied so long. and yet lost one of its vir-
tue! Since it appeared, many boastful
plans of ameliorntion have been tried and
failed; many codes of jurisprudence have
arisen, and ran their course, and expir.
cd. Empire after empire has been launch-
ed upon the tide OF time, and gone down,
leaving no trace upon tho waters. Blu,
this book is still going about doing good,
leaving society with its holy principles,
cheering the sorrowful with its consola-
sion, strengthening the tempted, encour-
aging the peni.ens, calming the troubled
spirit, and smoothing the pillow of death.
Can such book be the offspring of hui
man genius! Does not the vastness OF
effects demonstrate the excellency of the
power 10 be Of God?
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05

YoUNG PIGs.--IIave an eye to these
when they frs, begin TO ca: the slops
from the dairy. Sour milk is apt to
make them scour. and this complains, is
often fatal to them. If they live, their
growth is stopped, and all they ca, does
them no good. / know OF no remedy
for This disease, and would, therefore, adj
wise to use care to prevent it. Let them
for time have sweet skim milk, corn
and free range in pasture, if possible,
and wenn them gradually.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOKUK, IOWA

KEOKUK, IOWA.
In the Post Office Buildings, on Cd street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in Keo-
III. kuk Store for the sale of Books,
Stationery. and all articles usually found
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, to
satisfy the wants of the people Of the Des
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, will be accommodated, on better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis,-es peel
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fan
cy articles. He will endeavor always to
have on hand general assortment OF
SCHOOL Books and the standard works OF
the day.
CHEAP LITERATURE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited to Wis
it his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, lS5l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
Ho! We Lords Of Creation!

DON'T delay day until you get one OF
IL the Ladies Delight" Washing Ma
chimes for each of your wives, and thus
save their health, and, perhaps, prolong
their lives for years. You will save time,
money. soap, and we don't know but cross
words, for you know there is always
"a rumpus, all on washing day"
These machines are manufactured by
ALDRIG a. ELLIS.
J. ALDRlG still keeps on hand and man
ufactures to order Spinning Wheels Of all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
c. Shop on the corner Of Washington
and I'd sts opposite the Jail.
Ottumwa, Nov. 10th, lS5l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
Scarritt & Mason,
Mo. 60 Washington Avenue,
S'T. LOUIS, MO.
MAMMOTH STOCK OF
FURNITURE.

Don't forget TO call at the above Nun.
Der and examine and buy some of the lar
gest and most varied stock Of fine fashion
able and desirable furniture in the city.
Latest style of
TETE-A-TETES, SOFAS,
Dirans, Rocking, Parlor and Easy
Chairs. French Bedsteads, Fine
Nirrorfront W'ardrobes. Book
Cases, Secretaries, Marbletop
bureaus, Center and Side
Tables, Hash Stands,
49,. Work Stands. What,
NOT Desks, Cane seat
Chairs. &c., &c.
Scauitt's universally admired Patent
Lounge Bedsteads.
UPHOLSTERY
OF our own make, warranted pure and
good. such as Hair, Spring Cotton, Moss
and Husk Mattresses, Comforts sheets, Pill
lows and all articles in this line on hand
or made at short notice, to order.
All our work made TO order, and for
quality not surpassed. Warranted as rep
resented or money returned.
All WHOLESALE.
@oO buiCouo, iIOu Q VI al
200 Sofas, IL I" as
$50 Mahogany Rocking ch'rs, 2 20
60 Large and Small easy /" Is q 80
200 Mahogany Parlor, B."
$50 Cane seat and Black
Rocaing Chairs, 2" 6
1000 Cane seat chairs 90 cts 3
200 Wood rocking chairs go " 2
1000 Wood chairs 45
500 Children's chairs.
100 Willow Wagons,
Cribs. Lounges, Tin and Wire Safes,
Dining, Breakfast ane Sewing Tables, Book
Cases, Wardrobes, &c.
1000 BEDSTEADS, of all desirable pat
terms and sizes.
Chairs and tables, in "Knock-down pack
ages" suitable for Santa Fe and Salt
Lake Traders.
AS we are constantly receivinh additions
to our stock, it is always large and the as
sortment complete. ORDERS filled prompt
iy, and as low as it purchasers were pres
ent.
Purchasers will find il to their interest
to cad and examine. Every attention in
our power cheerfully given.
SEA BRITT s. MASON.
Feb. II, 1855.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
DIES MONIES VALLEY
n u r e r Y .
LOCATED AT KEoKuK, IOWA,

LOCATED AT KEOKUk, IOWA.
TNHESubscribe respectfully solicits the
4 attention of Fruit Growers and the
Public TO his large stock Of Fruit Trees,
Shrubs, Evergreens, &C, for sale this Fall
and the coming Spring, consisting, in part,
Of
$4,000 Apple Trees Of the beat varieties,
from 2 to 6 years old, at from 10 to 10 !
cents each. .....
10000 Pear Trees. Of the latest and best
kinds, on Pear Roots, Dwarf Pears, on
Ounce stocks, from % to so cents.
10000 Peach Trees of the largest and
most productive kinds from 10 TO l2l cts
each.
LOCO Plum Trees, from 25 TO so cts each.
500 Cherries, Ounces, Apricots, sc., 25
to so cents each. T.. -..
SErnall fruits consisting of Currants,
Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries,
and Pie Plants.
Grape yiIles-a large quantity to Q
years old, 10 TO % cents.
Evergreens, embracing Balsam FRS.
Pines, Arbor Vitaes, White and Red
Cedars. Hemlocks, &C. ...
with "a good assortment of Shrubs,
Roses, Shade Trees, &C., at low prices.
Osnge Orange Plants, large guam
tity, and 2 years old, for sale very low,
which will set out and bring to perfec-
ton as a fence for those who wish it.
Having purchased the entire Nursery of
Jesse w. Fell known as Fruit Hill, near
Paygon, IL miles southeast of Quincy, H.,
to those who may wish to engage in the
business, or plant out Orchards, am en-
abled to offer great inducements, as the
Trees are all 10 be removed within limit
ed time.
am prepared to contract for planting
Orchards. Shrubs, Evergreens, Hedges, &C,
and insuring their growth All kinds OF
country produce will be taken in exchange
for trees. Orders from distance, directed
to the proprietor. accompanied by the cash
or COED reference, attended to on receipt.
Any orders left with Messrs. Chittenden
a McGavic or Cleghorn Harrison, prompt
ly attended to.
The Nursery is situated near Fulton nd
Fourteenth sts,, between the Plank Ro d
and the River, at keokuk, Iowa.
Packages delivered in the city or at
steamboats, free of charge. Letters of in
quiry should be prepaid. Catalogues sent
in exchange for stamps. .
GEO. B. WILLIAMS.
Dec. 3Oth, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05

PoRK.-If young and well-fed. the
lean is easily broken between the fingers,
and the skin indented ifnipped with the
nail; the fats white and waxy. and the
rind thin and clean. Stale killed pork
is easily detected by the skin looking
dark on top. and clammy between the
creases OF the legs and shoulders, and by
It's strong tainted smell. Pork is in sea
sou from August until March.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05
WILLIAM NORTH.
WILLIAM p. SCOTT
SPRING 1853.

A RE now receiving their Spring and
IA Summer supplies, consisting of every
variety and description of Mems. Women.
Boys, Misses and Children's wear, manufac-
tured in the Atlantic Cities, all Of which
have been selected with the greatest care,
made TO order, and all of the newest styles.
Having such arrangements East so as to
be continually in receipt of the most dcsi-
rable goods, thereby being enabled to pre-
sent an unbroken and finished assortment
throughout the season. Being determined
to offer to The trade such goods us will give
entire satisfaction to consumers, and at
prices that will guarantee liberal profit TO
purchasers, would therefore respectfully ask
fhn
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-05

Now if il is their intention 10 be hon.
est. they can send US the amounts dee.
and we will acknowledge the receip: OF
i, as publicly as We have made the an
nouncemeD, of their Indebtedness and
departure to other parts.
II Every man who leaves this Part
Of the country without paying us will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list.