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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
tg Paddy, attending Il .Broadbrll

l. tg Paddy, attending .Broadbrim
convention for the first time, was much
astonished and puzzled withal, at the
manner Of worship Having been told
that The brethren spake even as they
were moved by the spirit he watched
the proceedings with increasing disgusr
for their hay then way of worship Iil
one young Quaker arose and commenced
solemnly-- ......-.
Brethren have married.
The divil you hev!' interrupted Pat.
The Quaker sat down in confusion, but
the spirit moving Pa, no further. the
young man mustered courage and broke
ground again:
Brethren, have married a daughter
Of the lord # 8.sa i
The divil ye hev that said Pat, but
it'll be long while before ivcr yell see
your father-in.law.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
MEDICAL NOTICE.

YINHE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
cd of informing the citizens OF Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and will practice nall the va
sious branches OF medicine. He soiiclts a
share of public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience TO give entire satisiac-
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 d, lS52.tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11

OCE- The following advertisement of the
celebrated Russia Salve, from the Boston
Times, we copy gratuitously as the NE PLUS
ULTRA of its kind:
The bull-frogs raised their tails on high,
And bounded DER the plain!
A bumblebee went laundering BY,
And then came down the rain;
Chain lightning split PEASANTS nose,
And killed yearling calf
Loud DER the crushing thunders rose
A shout for Russia Salve!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
Different Threats.

once into forest far ...
My maiden went to seek, .
And fell upon her neck, when: "Ah!'
She threatened, Il will shriek
Then cried haughtily: "Pll crush
The man that dares come near thee~
Hush whispered she: "my loved one,
Or else they'll overhear thee!' [hushi
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
NEWARK, July &c.

HEAVY BANK RoDBERY.-The Me.
chanic's and Traders Bank in Jersey
City was entered last night, and robbed
of $4,000. The thieves stole the keys
at the Cashiers house, when they enter.
ed the Bank and plundered the vault OF
the above mentioned sum in bills and
specie.
Sheriff Marseilles left bundle at the
bank yesterday containing $4,000, prn-
ci0allv in notes of The North river Bank,
which the thieves also carried off.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11

A New Orleans paper says:
1.-The two persons accused of robbing
passenger on the packet boat Music,
some time since, of 500, and who were
arrested and lodged in Jail at Donalds-
vile, have succeeded in enecting their
escape. This took place on the even
ing OF the 7th inst. fhe Sheriff, who
had just returned TO his house from a
visit of inspection 10 The jail, where he
left everything in apparent good order,
was alarmed By the cries of an impris-
oned negro. He hastened to the Jail
and found that Howard and Cook had
got out by means OF sheets, crossed the
palisade of the arsenal yard, and ihence
by the door, which opens on the public
square. The key Of the prison,
which the sheriff had put away in his
own room, was found in the doorway of
their cell, and revolver belonging TO
him had also disappeared. A party i'm.
mediately started in pursuit, and by the
aid of hounds, followed their track until
the plantation OF Mr.. Eugene Lacroix
was reached, when it was evident ,ha,
the fugitives had managed 10 obtain a
skif and put off into the river in it,
Further pursuit was, for the moment,
impossible. In the cell occupied by The
two thieves, was found the following
polite and amusing letter, which we
translate from French reading OF the
original.
TO the Tailor and Inhabitants of Don.
dldsriHe:
GENTLEMEN:-Seeing the impossible
ity of our obtaining Justice, or even
lawyer TO plead our case, we are obliged
to take our leave OF you withou, having
recourse to the laws. We are glad thar
Mrs. c. recovered his money, and
we confess that we have been well fed
and lodged here. We, however, think
q warmer climate indispensable to our
health, and besides we are assured that
Baton Rouge is very unhealthy place
during the winter.
We can never forget our kindness to
US, and we intend paying you flying
visit shortly. Do not take us for novi-
ces in our profession. We have always
in our possession the necessary tools to
free ourselves from your clutches. The
small knives and other instruments we
brought from Baton Rouge have been Of
no great use TO us.
Yours, affecl:ona,ely,
DICK TURPlN,
CLAUDE DUVAL,
p. S.--I start for New Orleans on a
good horse, if | can find one.
CLAUDE.
I start on good horse. You shall
hear from me--but the first words YOU
viii hear me say, will be your money or
your life.' Your Jail has no, been in the
slightest degree injured.
DICK TURPIN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
=. ROBINSON.
J. C. JOHNSON
DRs. ROBINSON a. JOHNSON,

w oULD inform the citizens of Dab
w lonega and surrounding country,
that they have entered into partnership in
,he practice of medicine in its various de-
Partments.
When not absent on professional busi-
aess they will be found at their office or
respective residences.
Dahlonega, April 2Sth, lS53-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
BALTIMORE. July %.

New Orleans papers of Wednesday
and Thursday last are received.
The statement that the Mexican troops
have been Withdrawn from the Mess lila
Valley is confirmed.
Ex-Governor Payne died a. Waco on
the 9Th inst. -.. .' ....
Twen,y-four deaths by yellow fever
took place 10 the Charity Hospital at N
Orleans on the 10Th and Goth ins,ants.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
j. ID. Dcvin,
4 T NEY AT LA w

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
WILL 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-
ciHG, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LocArloE
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
RIAL ESTATE. Jaly 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
j. w. Norris.
attorney &. Counsellor at Lar,

OrTuMwA, WApELLo Co., Iowa.
WILL attend TO professional business IN
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partlc-
ular attention given to collecting and Sc
curing debts. Real Estate and other aSen-
cies solicited. Office one door west OF
Washburn's Tm-Shop, same room as DIR.
WiIliamson's Office.
May 9th, 1853. ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
CHAPTER Ill.

... CHAPTER III.
Jim Scroggins recovered from his De-
bauch, hut the first thing he saw when
| he came into the kitchen in the morning
was two daguerrrotypes which lay upon
! the table.
He picked up one OF them, and start
| ed back in confusion, when he recogniz
ed his own distorted features.
! He examined the other. 1t was the
conntenance OF the first, with eyes open,
ank looking ten times more hideous than
the sleeping picture. ......
Good gracious!' exclaimed he; did |
ever look so homely as that!' and he pro-
ceeded TO scrutinize the picture second
ii ne.
Blame me if | though. ever looked
so confounded mean as that, I'd go down
! and jump into the river ...
Il have seen them hough that looked
just like that are,' continued he; but
them was drunkards now | hain't no
drunkarI, though sometimes get lit
tie sizzled. never lit my pipe at the
pump, though. Howsomever, them was
taken for me, though when or where
have no kind o notion. There's the old
hat, and there's the old coat--no mis-
take
The footsteps of his wife caused him
to drop the pictures, and he FASTENED
out OF the house 10 avoid the tenpes;
which he thought his wickedness would
call down upon his head.
Ii is notable fact that he omitted his
morning dram on this occasion, aud hi S
wife took courage. Like prudent wo-
man, as she was, she did not say one
word about the occurrences of yesterday,
and permitted him to eat his breakfast. in
peace. .....
He got through the day without drink.
ing drop, but on the following day the
old appetite clamored for The usual dram
and in the afternoon, while his wife was
in the sitting room, he went TO The clos
ct where he kept the bottle. ....
But the frs, thing that met his gaze
was the two daguerrcotypes, resting a.
gainst his black bottle. There was jim
Scroggins, drunk-awake.
Them darn'd dogar.ypesr muttered
he, starting back in confusion al the mis-
cradle looking object they faithfully shad-
owed TO him. ...-.. ....... ..
jim stopped to think. He fully re-
solved never again to be the loathsome
being they represented him to be. Ta-
king the black bottle, he went TO the
door.stone, where il was dashed into a
thousand fragments, and the delectable
stuff irretrievably lost. s..-
Halo, what are you about said a
young man jus, entering the yard. s
Smashing my rum bottle, said Jim
with admirable GOODNESS.
Yon are the dog,ype man, ain't YOU
said Jim. a. u.
Il am II .ae.. ..-.....
walk in il you please said Jlln,
ushering Mr.. Shadow into the sitting.
room where his wife and daughter were.
Wife, said he, 'you had them pictures
TAKEN ... 81. $780,. .-..
i did James a.- u..s... -.. .....
i've broke the bottle, and as TO look
ing like them things again, | never will
Thank God! James; hope you new
er will
Here is The pledge said Mr. Shad-
ow, who was temperance man in prac-
tice as well as in principle.
III sign 1t, by mighty!' and Jim did
sign it.
Now, wife win you rub them things
out
Certainly, James, and Mrs. S. wen,
for the pictures.
And now,' said the young man, Mr.
saiooh' slia'i DC happy 70 'ahe 'he real
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
Lines by an Old FOgy.

I'm thankful that the sun and moon
Are both hung up so high,
That no presumptuous hand can stretch
And pull them from the sky.
II they were not, have no doubt
But some reforming ass
Would recommend to take the m dowa
And light the world with gas!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11

TENDERS his services to the citizens
i of O;tumwa and vicinity. -
Office and residence on Second Street.
. MAY llth, 1852. ........ ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11

LAND WARRANTs.-Land Warrants
were active at New York on the lSth.--
We annex quotations.; l6O acres $l9O;
80 acres, $92 so to $95; 40 acres, s47a.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11

wAn old Methodist preacher going
to one of his appointments, met an old
acquaintance, a magistrate, who asked
the preacher why he didn't do as the Sa-
viour did--ride an ass.
Because, said the divine, .,he people
have taken them all Ia make magls,rales
Of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
Business Cards.
~ - -
Rr g.. e.. Warden

II AS resumed the practice-of Medicine
and will devote his time exclusively
10 his profession All calls in the line OF
his profession will be promptly attended
to. September ID, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
Botanic Phy sician.
D r. E. II u S Ii i,

d r. E. II U S II,
TNENDERS his services to citizens of
Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders Office. Main
street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
March Sd, lS53-I.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
VOL 5.----NO. 33.----WH0LE NO. 24l.
MISCELLANY.


Read the following, ye heartless
creatures who would disdain to bestou
your affections upon widower.
THE SECOND WIFE.
They told me he had one before,
Another heart than mine,
And laid his first and deepest love
Upon an earlier shrine.
They said my spiri' oft must grieve,
IL | my lot would cast
With one who held so sacred still
The memory of the PAST.
needed not, my bark was launched
With his own !ife's swift tide,
And earth holds not happier heart
Than mine--a SECOND brile.
know that he has loved and lost
What life may ne'er give back [once
The flowers that bloomed in freshness
Have Wltnered on his track.
know that she, the angel called,
Looks out from yon blue heaven,
A watcher DER the earth bound soul
From which her own was riven.
Together do we oft recall
This dream of other years; ......
Nor do | love him less to know
He once had cause for tears.
More blest am / that it hath been
My love appointed task ...
10 wake anew the eight of home"
In which his soul may bask.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
PITTSBURGH, July 27,

Five countorfeiters from Detroit were
arrested to day. Three hundred dollars
counterfeit two's of the Bank of the EN-
pire State, was found upon them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
ours, aifeci.onaieIy,
DICK TURPlN,
CLAUDE DIYAI.

u There's man in Jersey SO lazy,
that he has an artist hired by the month
10 draw his breath with lead pencil.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
E'W here's the hoe, Sambo!'

ES~'W here's the hoe. Sambo!' .
Wild de rake, massa.'
We'll, where is the rake!'
'Wid de hoe
But, where are both!'
why, bof togedder. BY golly. mas
sa. you pears to be berry 'licular dis
mornin'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
CINCINNATI, July 27.

Six counter(eiters have been arrested
three miles below the city--they had
$50, 200 counterfeii money Of the State
Bank of Ohio, except some fves on
Fairfield County Bank, Conn; bogus
dies aud implements were found, but no
plates.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
ID. II. Gaylord
A u ITO N z Z X

oTTUMWA, IOWA.
w ILL attend tomaking sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for a reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1851.
November LIST, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
James Baker,
ATTORNEY aT LAH',
OttumWa. Iowa,

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Public,
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
ges, etc. December 9TH, lSl9.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11
THE DIES MONIES COURIER,
is PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
OTTUMWA, WAPELLO CO., IOWA.
Bn nirl)ar6 u. mar6eu.
OFFICE IN wAsHBuRN's FRAME BUILDING,
UP STAIRS, ON THE RIGHT.

II + II Nj S:
Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance,
Two Dollarsand fifty cents within months.
Three dollars at the expiration of the year.
CO. No subscription will be discontinued
until all arrearages are paid, unless at the
option of the Publisher. Advance pay
ment is preferred ALWAYS.
RAES OF ADVERTISING.
For one square (l2 lines) insertion 81 90
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Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, vii be inserted
for $5 per year.
0g Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWN LEGITIMATE BUST
NESS All advertisements handed in and
no time agreed upon for publication, will
be published till ordered out ard charged
for accordingly. z
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11

i:2 Shutting candles is now consider
ed TO be decidedly clownish, as one is
engaged in cutting up shines.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-11

u Twensy.four persons passed thro'
Ohio few days ago in "pursuit of hap
piness."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26
The Pacific Railroad.

The following is an extract from a speech OF Mr..
Gwin, in the Senate, on the 18th day of January
1853 on the bill offered by Mr.. Brooke of Mississippi
to charter the New York Company, or grant them
the credit of the United States =
Mr.. GwIr said am not going to enter at large
into this discussion; wish to state very briefly few
of the objections which have to the amend nent of
the honorable Senator from Mississippi. The first
objection which suggests itself to my mind is, that
company Incorporated by single State will be 60
verned by local partiaties and influences. This
company Is understand, chartered by the State Of
New York 10 build railroad from the Mississippi
river to the Pacific Ocean. In the next place, many
Of these corporations it may be supposed own stock
in eastern a9d western railroads, and would be
strongly interested in increasing the value Of these
reads by making the Pacific route connect with
them although such. connection would be adverse TO
the public interest. The parties comprising this
company are in part immense railroad contractors,
and hence this is not unreasonable suppositioo.
to that which bids the lowest and should be opened
to free competition. If we are to give the money or
the credit OF the government to company to build
the road let it be to that company which will do 1t
on the best terms. Finally this il project to create
gigantic monopoly, with more power than the
great East India Company, AID infinitely greater
than the Bank Of the United States ever possessed.
The proposition Of the Senator from Mississippi Is
very crude never saw ii until it was presented
ano laid upon tablts. 1t is evidently Jos ,ible
for such measure to pass through the Congress OF
the United States. AS stated the other day, have
10 prejudice against any plan; bat want practical
working plan and do IT think this is such one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26
United States Commlssl0ners' Court.
Before Richard L. Still veil, Eco.

MUTINY IN TIE HARBOR.
Nov. 25.-Ihe United States Us. Joseph Matth{
Henry Mcdonald, John Hicks, John West,
Ip,A,am Courtney, six Of the crew Of the pal
was col Quoted by Mr.. Ridgway for the sovernm
the following evidence was adduced -
William B. Hutchings deposed-I am mast(
the American ship James Wright, bound to SAY
nah and the Gulf; defendants were part OF the G
we started from the North river yesterday NOR
about l0a o'clock; the mel commenced to heave
anchor up; perceived difficulty forward;
down into the fOrecastlc, where l discovered
mate, with some Of the crew clinching him
fight; one Of them was Matthews; some one of /
men cried out, loud enough for all to hear, Kill
ID son of b-h: this was while Mattt
had hold OF him; caught hold of the mates c,
and dragged him part way TO the door to rescue D
at least three men were striking and kicking
when did SO, and Matthews was among them
got near the door, three or four more men rus
mate and had to look out for myself; saw knivi
the hands Of two; the dirk knife which now
duce wos in Matthews hand; | then took revc
ami cutlass from my cabin and went for ward az
large portion OF the crew were on tae foreca
they spoke disrespectfully to me, and told them
o advance one step or ! would shoot them;
econd mate came forward and said the nate
Gcad; went aft and found him lying ON the
+ his room covered with blood all the
down to his breast; lifted him up and
him put on board the steamer az soon
possible; some Of the crew were at sud al
to go forwards while second ma 10 was superinten
the anchorage of the ship, Matthews took
fifteen pound block and attempted to throw it
second mate; the prisoners all acted in riotous
mutinous manner; was afraid to stop In the
castle to get the mate out; would not have
willing to Iisk my life by going back again to
fcrecastle; all Of the accused parties came last nj
ard said they would go to duty again.
William Jones, steward on b ,ard, deposed--
he recognized the defendants; heard the mate
the men to heave away; The mate wen. below;
after that heard some of the men say there |
mus; looked down off the forccastle, saw the
tain bareheaded and bis eye bleeding; / said, "I
don't kill the captain" Matthews had his dirk |
hand, and the mate was lying about three yard |
with three cuts In bis head; Matthews made /
passes at The captain, but did not cut him; IT,
instead Of striking the captain, hit the door
him, and broke the point off; the other four
were inside the forecas'le, backing Matthews
saw Mcdonald also have sheath knife in his b |
saw Hicks take hold OF the captain by the Cd
there were seven men around the captain.
The Commissioner, upon thi, statement OF TIL |
cumstances, committed the prisoners for trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

SHOCKING SUICIDE IN KHNrUcKY-A MrsTE.
Nous Attain We heard yesterday OF shocking
Instance OF suicide that ranspired in Jeicrsonvlle
OIL the evening previous, connected with which are
cc,tijn ciIcumstanl es OF very mys,eri Jus and as
yet inexpicabe character On Saturday night
mar, supposed TO be, from papers abou; his person.
Peter Il. Stall, went to a private boarding house
ate supper and at seven O'Clock retired to bed.
About pine O'clock some ore entering the room
where he had gone to lodge, found him laying on
the bed weltering in great pools Of blood and quite
dead. From an examination Of his body, i, appears
that he bad made horrible gashes with rizrr
across both legs, and in like manner had nearly
severed both arms. The flow Of blood from these
wounds bad evidently produced the poor mans
death, ard the corontrs jury rendered verdict in
accordance with the facts se have named. The eff
fects of the deceased consisted of carpet bag Of
ccthing which is left with DR.. Collum, OF Jefsrson
vile. Among his papers was found bank notice
from Mcssrs. J.. A. Bcnorst & Co., of st. Louis,
notifying him Of So 600 being due at their house be-
tween the 18th and 2lst Of October letter was
also found without any address, bat written in New
Albany, and dated November 18th. 10 this the
writer, evidently the person who committed the
suici6e) Informs bis correspondent that he would
return 10 st. Louis and il he could not obtain bait,
would give himself up and await bis trial. The
was genteel in appearance, had s4S in mooey about
him, and was evideatly OF French extraction
L0ulsUiHc Courier, Nov. IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

FLORIDA INprANs--Capt. Cssey, The United States
Indian agent, had arrived in Florida with authority
10 offer the Indians larger Sums of money han we're
offered by Gen. Blake, to induce them TO emgrate,
and the informant Of the Mus stated that report
was in circulation that the Indians were congrega-
ting at Pease Creek. in high glee at the proposition
q lie government. ani cKp.czsing heir rili,gncss
TO emigrate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

MAIL ROBBERY AND FRAUD.-On the 7th OF
vcmber a woman, protesting to come from LII
Me-, offered for sale in o'tlatd cashiers G
from the Stock Bank. OF Indiana, to the Ocean
New York, for 1862 20. The money was Fl
mid upon the check but 1t was afterward o
tair ed from New York that it was stolen from
mail and the Enforcement forged. The womans
about forty years Of age aud has not sioce
anon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

FOREIGN CossUL.--Lcuis Volz ha3 been
iicie,ly recognized by the President a. Coas
she Swias Confederation TOR the poet VI New
leans,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-26

from abroad. Sac las produced one wise, great.
energetic, dgunkc1 savage, who coerccd the nation
into taking one two steps in the road TO cvitlza
ton and there she has stopped. China on the con,
how this utility may be increased now the heavy
pressure upon her energies has been remoyedf Who
tell whether the whole of the evil hat the great
Autocrat tire stens to bring down upon the civil
cation Of Europe may net be iumeasurab'y over
balanced at some future time by the energetic ina-
enoes Of 0 tree Chinese enprey