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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

1853.

1853. 1853.
CharlesS, Blow & Co.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES. PAINTS
OILS. DYES7UFFS, U,INDOW
GLASS. GLASSWARE, PER.
FUKERLES, TOBaCCO,
&C., &C.,
No. 10 s. ~. Main Street st. Louis
REIN receipt of their invoices of their
late purchases. and will, by the frs. of Feb
ruary, have their immense stock in store.
which they offer to Western Merchants al
small advance in New York importation
prices, and take this opportunity TO assure
the public that they will continue to deal
on the most liberal terms, and sell every
article in their line for Cash, or TO pune
tual men on time az heretofore,
At Lower Prices than Amy lIous g
liza the West.
Our stock consists in part of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
AS roLLows: a.
5 cases Cape aloes; do Socatrine aloes.
3 do Turkey myrrh; 5 bbls. sugar lead; %
cases rheubarb root; 80 bbls birthstone;
bbls gum Guisc; 3 do gum Gamboge; 10 do
gum assafetida; 3 do f. India do do; 10 do
Turkey Gum Arabic; 800 kegs sup. carb.
soda; 3 bbls balsam copaiba; 5000 bbls 40.
ammonu; 300 lbs powd rod bark; 10000
lbs spirits nitre; 1000 ozs iodide potash; s
cases gum tragicenth; 5 cases Turkey OPT
UNI; loo boxes epson salts; 30 cases pow
dered rheubarb; 5000 sui hur; 5000 ounces
Fans quinine; 1000 ozs Iodine; 300 lbs
Dover powder; 1000 yds adhesive plaster;
5000 lbs sulp. ether, 2,00O lbs Eng. and
Am. calomel; 1000 lbs Eng. and Am. blue
mass; 1000 ozs sulp. acct. and muir. NOR
phia; 25 cases Bermuda and w. l. arrow
root; rs cases borax; 3 cases cantha rides;
% bbls. cream Tartar; so boxes tart. acid;
200 cases Browns blister tissue; 5000 lbs
Aft Cayenne; 200 lbs chloroform; 500 lbs
eoros. sublimate; 1000 lbs red precipitase;
which, with large assortment of CHEMl-
GALS from the mandatory of Powers &
Weightman, makes our stock complete.
PAINTS, OILS &. DYE-S7'UFES:
400 bbls linseed oil; 100 bbls turpentine;
10 tons red lead and lytha-ge; 90 bbls
whiting; so bbls putty; rs ceroons Carac-
cas- indigo; % bbis camwood; 25 casks
Dutch madden; 30 kegs Paris green; so
casks CHI. green and yellow; Is cases Prus-
sian blue; IS casks rihncd whale oil, so bbls
tanners oils; 10 casks sperm oil; 20 casks
sweet oil; IS cases Madras indigo; 300 boz.
esext. logwood; 80 bbls gr. and chip'd fus,
tic.
Y.qRNTSHES:
rs bbls copal varnish. No. and 2; 10
bbls coach yarnish; l5 bbls Japan varnisl,;
10 bbls black ynrnish. from the manufacto-
~ OF Smith and S!ratton. New York,
which is guarantee of their superiority.
BRUSHES S: =. '...
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.
CLASSY AND GLASSWARE:
1000 boxes window glass, from 6xs. to
34x40. Pittsburgh brands; 1000 boxes as
sorted Apothecary ware. .-,
PATENT MEDICINES:
All Of the popular patent medicines of
the day, constantly on hand al the manu-
facturers prices. ....
PERFUJfERIES:
Taylors and Roussells Soaps, Cologne.
Extracts, &C., &c.
YOB.4CC0:
600 boxes Virginia Tobacco, all brands,
for sale alta small advance on manufactnr-
ers' prices. "E '
February 10th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
FALL ARRIVAL
ar TIIE
New Drug Store.
SIGN or THE BIG MORTAR.
Wholesale and Retail
WILLIAM l.. ORR,

WILLIAM l.. ORR,
NOW OPENING in the room
IL formerly occupied by w. 3. Garter
81 Co., large assortment Of fresh
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
OILS, DFE.S2 UEF'S,
PERFUNERT. &c.
His stock has been selected with par.
ticular regard 10 freshness and purity.
and con be recommended TO Physicians
and others who want articles .ha, can be
depended upon. His stock consists in
part of the following articles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
II. lei. AYRES,
Mholea1Le arr Retail Drnggis.,

Uholfalle Gn0 Retail druggist,
AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Pdinfs,
Oils, Has'ishes, Dye Stuff, Brushes.
PsJumey, Window Class. Putty,
Druggist and Physicians Glass
Fare, Pdenf Medicines, Pure Winss
for 4Nedidna! purposes. &c. &c.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN ST r E EFT. X EOKUK.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and iacked with care.
June 9th, iSSl.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
Botanic Physician.
DIR. E.. SH.

TENDERS his services to citizens Of
i Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders Office. Main
street. Ottumwa, Iowa.
March Sd, lS53-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

NOW Il IL 10 their intention 10 be hon.
est. they can send US the amounts dee.
and We will acknowledge the receip: Of
il a. publicly as we have made the an
nonncemens of their indebtedness and
departure to other parts.
n Every man who leaves this part
Of the country without paying u will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
MERCHANTS OF DIS M0IIES VALLEY

To give the assortment and prices an exam
ination, when in the market, as we feel con-
fident OF being able to make it to their in
terest. ....
N. B.-orders solicited, which will meet
with prompt and especial attention.
March Ord. 1859.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
BALTIMORE, March 20.

Miss Isascs. OF Indiana. on her way
y Philadelphia, to visit her friends, in
charge Of DR.. Cadwallsr, was instantly
KILLED. DR.. Csdwsllader viii probably
rsssvsR. m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
Rags Wanted.

Any quantity of clean Cotton and
Linen R0gs. will be taken on subscrip-
lion or debts due this Office, Of II cent
per pound. r. III. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
THE LAST ANIMAL Of
Fall and Winter
s. M Sc ZEE s. Z
Cheaper than the Cheapest!
DAVID SANDS.


DAVID SANDS,
WOULDrespectfully inform isfriends
w in Ottumwa, and country in Wap-
clio county, and the public generally, that
ne liz now in receipt of large and well
assorted stock of Fall and Winter Goods,
OF almost every variety, which were care
fully selected TO suit this market. The
stock consists in part ns follows:
LINEN, LUSTRES. L7CONETS,
C.9lNBRIC.S. AND F.9NCP
PRINTS, JENNY LIND
BONNETS e. TRIM b.
INGS,
Ribbon in great variety of style and quail
ty. and beautiful assortment of Artifcals,
Parasols, &C. Also, Ladies', Misses and
children's shoes of every variety and style.
--ALSO:-
Fancy black and blue Merimac prints;
French Ginghams, M. d'lains, alpaccas;
Black colored and figured lustres, broad
cloths;
Cassimeres, satinets, jeans, flannel linsey,
Ticking, hdkf's, cross barred and plain
jaconet;
Swiss muslin, Irish Linen, bleached and
brown domestic, checks, table cloths,
Hosiery, gloves, ribbons and great vsri-
ETY. of Yankee Motions. together with
large supply of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
The Black List.

The following persons have ''lef. for
paris unknown" and are indebted TO us
for subscription in the amounts set OPP
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14


Wherever that Great Medicine
called II q. FARRELS CELEBRA-
TED ARABIAN LINIMENT,h has been
introduced, il has performed the most ex-
naordmary cures in the annals of medic
al hissory--every body who uses il once
becomes its warnes. friend--tliey not on
ly keep i, always on hand for the benefit.
oi lis timely use in cases of emergency,
bu, recommend i, to all their friends. l,
has been before the public for nearly ten
years. and vet is daily developing new
virtues: many diseases have been cured
BY il. fnE which the proprietor had never
recommended il; its magical virtues
spreads through the land with the speed
Of lightning, and many, very poor inval-
ids who supposed their days on this
earth were fast drawing TO close, have
been by psrseyering use of this inval-
liable Lininent HEALED, and now re-
joice in the blessing Of health, and the
enjoyment Of this beautiful world. Read
this 10 believe. and no. TO doubt. Inquire
of your neighbors whom you know to
have used il, and they will tell you tina,
no medicine ever discovered possesses
The half of its extraordinary healing pow
eH. The racking pains of rhumalism
and neuralgia yield in few minutes to
It's powerful anodyne proprieties. "The
lame are made TO walk" Old sores,
which have rendered the subject losth-
some thing TO behold, are healed. The
weak and trembling, from deranged state
o. The nerves. by the use of this Lini-
rnens. rejoice in the recovery of their for.
mer health and strength. Many long
standing affections of the liver; lungs and
kidney have yielded TO its use after the
various remedies have failed. Il is very
efieassous ia curing the disease Of hors.
es and cattle. such as sweny, sprains
bruises. sweilings, cramps. lameness. dry
shnulter. splin,. etc., and if used in the
beginning. never fails 10 stop the further
progress Of fis.ula, poll,evil ringbone and
SPAWN. IG
Look out for Counferfeifs!
The public are cautioned agains, ano-
iher ceun,erfei.. which has lately made
It's appearance, called w. b. Farrell
Arabian Liniment, the most dangerous oil
all the counterfeits, because his having
the name of Farrell. many will buy i,
in good faith. wi,hou. the knowledge
that a counterfeit, exists, and they will
perhaps only discover .heir error when
the spurious mixture has wrought lis
evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured
only by Ii. q. Farrell. sole inventor and
proprietor, ana wholesale druggist, No.
II Main street. Peoria, Illinois. to whom
all applications for Agencies must be al.
dressed. Be sure you get it with the
letters II. G.. before Farrelrs thus--H.
G. FARRELL'S-and his signature on
the wrapper. all others are counterfeiss.
Sold by JOHN PUMROY. Oaumwa;
WARDEN a. LEIGHTON. Blakes-
burg; and by regularly authorized agents
throughout the United States.
n Price 25 and SO cents, and 81 per
bottle.
Agents wanted in every town. village
and hamlet in the United States. in which
one is not already established. Address
H. G. Farrell as above. accompanied
with good reference as TO character, res.
possibility. &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
MASONIC.

e THE stated communication Of Or
Xxx rUMwA LODGE No. I6, viii be held
w at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the oath day of March, at 7 O'Clock r. NJ,
A punctual attendance of all The members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
10 attend. K. H. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

PHILADELPRIA, March 80.
Three gold pieces stolen from Mrs.
Lynch's trunk since the murder. were
Abund bhiod in the yard Of the tavern
who're Spring bonded.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

i WILL pay the highet market price in
Il Cash OF Leather for 700 cords of Black
and White Oak Bark, delivered at my Tan
Yard in Agency City. J.S. sPRAGUE.
Jan. 9Th. 1852 II
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14


epublicsn demonstration took place
arts on the 18th, at which nearly
900 men assembled in procession a,
Q funeral Of Madame Raspail, wife of
celebrated states prisoner. A de,ach-
nent Of cavalry and an immense police
force was present, and prevented any
speeches over the grave.
Switzerland was still greatly sgi,a,ed
in consequence of Austrian measures,
and il was feared some collision would
take place.
An American lady had been arrested
=. Heidelburg, charged with having a
revolutionary pamphle. in her possess
Ion; she was direct from America.
The town Of Cremona had been plac.
I'd in state Of seige. in consequence OF
sentinel having been killed
|, 10 denied tina, Mazzini had escaped
"a board an English frigasc. Heis sup
posed to be in Piedmont.
Marshal Haynsu died at Vienna on
fxsh March.
Advices from China state that the re-
beilion is making rapid progress. Trade
iescs,ve; large operations. however. had
bosn made in teas, al an advance in
green and congos.
The January yield al the Australia
Sigglngs. is reported greater than ever.
One hundred ihousand men were at Yer
aney diggings. making ten ounces per
week.
Trade was brick. and prices sustained.
expecting flour.
Advices from Alexander states that
grain had declined considerably, and sew
srsl failures had taken place.
Flour vac falling in the French mar
ksts.
The Bourse was exceedingly heavy,
- serious complications between Aus
Halia and Switzerland werc feared.
The Pope. is Is said. had postponed
his visit 10 Paris.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
To Pension Claimants

no FeHSiOn Ci0lmunSSs
WIDOWs and orphans Of officers
w and soliiers killed in battle. o,
who have died ID consequence of wound
contracted in ths war with Mexico, war
OF 1912 or in my of the Indian wars
since 1890, whoare entitled to contin.
ua,ion Of half ny pensions under the
act of Congress Y Feb. Sd, 1853, or to
pensions under pevious acts, can have
the matter ATTENDED to by application to
the subscriber, WHO is provided with the
necessary blanks nd instructions.
j. w. NORRIS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
fsssegr DErRoIr, April /.
lrs. Cass died last night

.p12 PI1TssuRoH, April /.
ivsr Fix feei and falling; weather
~. 81 =. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

W RUSSES. of very superior quail
~ ty, on hands aud for sale by
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

OCdrrlll O. MASON,
No, so Washington Avenue,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
MAMMOTH STOCK OF
FURNITURE.
Don't forgesto call at the above Mum.
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
Mirror5ront Wardro5es, Book
Cases, Secretaries, Marbletop
Bureaus, Center and Side
Tables, Wash Stands,
York Stands, What.
not Desks. Cane seat
Chairs. &C., &c.
Scarritt'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.
AIT WHOLESALE.
$50 Bureaus, from 8 8 TO 45
1850 Mahogany Rocking ch'rs, : /" 20
GO Large and Small easy " Is " 30
200 Mahogany Parlor, 3"
$50 Cane seat and Black ..
Rocking Chairs, 2"
1000 Cane seat chairs 80 CTS i" 3
200 Wood rocking chairs go I" A" Q
1000 Wood chairs 45 l
500 Children's chairs,
100 Willow Wagons, .
Cribs. Lounges, Tin and Wire Safes,
Dining, Breakfast ane Sewing Tables, Book
Cases, Wardrobes, &c. .
1000 BRDSTEADS, 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 il purchasers were pres
ent.
Purchasers will find il to their interest
to call and examine. Every attention in
our power cheerfully given.
SCARRITT q MASON.
Feb. II, lS53-S5. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
WANTED.

pUTTER. Eggs. Feathers. Onions. Fisx
Id Seed. and almost all kinds Of Produce
for which I will pay she highest market
price. d. SANDS.
0ttumwe. Got. II ID. 1851.
nANDLES-Ssnr and Tallow can
In dies loy sale By
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

A GENTS for Louden Co.'S celebrated
"A Family Medicines. Call and get an
almanac for 1858. Dec. Both, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
ADDITIONAL BY NIAGARA.

Ascounss from Basnos Ayres state
<Aas ,he beleagusrsd city is in critical
sssuasioa. The army raised by Beerana
IN he south fos iss relief had been utter
y routed by Lagos, 200 killed and
wouaded and Begrsna taken prisoner
assssmer belonging 10 Urqulza had ap-
aGhrcd in the wassrs Of the La Plata. and
&psursd . war schooner and pilot boat.
BrquiEa had also purchased war steam.
-.
Ths government was about 10 invoke
- meditation Of Brazil. The British.
IFrsaeh and American commanders en-
dsavoseS 70 bring about an accommoda-
siso, but Urguina refused. Provisions
snA produce were very dear at Buenos
Ayses. supplies being kept back by the
bsssigsn. The credit Of she National
Dsnk 10 sosiering. owing principally 10
fssged nssss.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
ifDE. LEATHER. T.9NNER' 8
OIL and SHOE MAKERS
CyNnyNfr RYTgTNEyc

and will keep constantly on hand full an
complete assortment of all goods belong.
ing to the trade, and are prepared and do !
termined to dispose Of them, wholesale and
retail, upon as favorable terms as can BE-
had in st, Louis and Cincinnati markets. -
Every exertion will be made to keep Goois
of the very best quality.
We respectfully invite the attention of
Merchants and Manufacturers Of the sur
rounding country to determination OF our
stock and prices before purchasing else-
where. Our stock comprises every article
belonging to the trade.
The highest market price in cash will hs
paid for Hides and Skins.
A. P. THOMAS s. Co,
Keokuk. Dec 18th, lS5l-lY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
J. PUMROY'S
tl)bolesaIc ann Retail
DRUG STORE.
Gtft,nswa, H0wa.

II is o pleasure for him TO ssy that hts
stock is now entirely complete. and that be
lie pleased at all to wait on customers who
may be so fortunate as to give him CALL
and he hopes By faithful and prompt atsen
ton to his own business, not only to merit
but 10 share reasonable portion Of the
public patronage. His stock contests in
part Of ;he following articles, Wis.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
II E A ID YIN ABE
Fall and Winter Clothing,

Fall and Winter Clothing,
Such as coats, pantaloons and vests of cv-
cry variety. flannel shirts, drawers. also
"A = pl e II d i d lot of
HATS AND CAPS,
and choice selection of
BOOTS and SHOES,
just the "article" for the season.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queens and Glass
ware, Groceries, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pepper,
Allspice, DyestufIs, Spun Thread.
Those who are in want of the above ar
ticles are respectfully invited to call and
examine the stock. No trouble to show
Goods. Nov. LIST, 1859
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
Additional California News.

0VuAtaVA0A 0UAAVAuk0 NoWbs
The Georgia brings $50 passengers,
sad the following amounts il, gold: Ad-
ssas T. Co.. 100000; Exchange Bank.
$500. 900; Burgoync a. Plume. $780,
600; Brown Bro,hers d. Co.. 500. 600;
Duaeaa. $50. 900; Hoge g. Co. $40 600;
Wells. Fargo e. Co. 1000; Watson IL
Sous. e35.oo0, sad other ,ssiuus &.
0eunN.
San Ffaneitco market, except psovis-
isas. generally quiet Arrivals Of cd
stsple uerehandixe were nesvy, butex-
ssp. vi.h flour and grain. the demand
isp, paoe wish imports. The imports
Il -four for fortnight were $4,000 bbls,
making stock Of $4,000 aud causing
prices 10 give way ssiil further, ea,ailtng
ioss even on FIRST cost and chsrgcs.-
Prices range from s3aSiO SO; white
vhass was neglected; rice much depress.
ID se1 prices 5a25 per cent lower; pro.
visions fairly sustained; hams range 24a
26se; lard unchanged; coal without ma
ts".i sh.ngs: pho, and navy bread in
bsssets Toe: boots and shoes very dull;
tobacco. Gales lighs. with . slight i'm.
psovement in fayofi,e brands.
The Legisia,use Of Criiiornia ~ss die
ssssing the question Of convection 70:
. revision Of the Coustrut,oa.
= The news tom the mines was favora
Die weaihes rsins. The steamer,
Monumental City. LEI. San francisco ior
Australia on ne l6.h and the New Or
lsans was 70 follow GA 5,h March with
passengers.
Dates from the GiiG Of Feb. l7,h were
received st Sau Diego. ladi.ns were
qsist.
fassna is rspsrs~d hesIthy. but an
f@usoss nsmbes Of psssensers are dy.
stnS.
The Winfield Sect arrived on the 23d
s,ss 80 died. The Golden Gate Arrived
eat on The l9,h. and lost %. The
Clipper Ship. Trade Wind, arrived from
New York 24,h Feb. took fire on 4st
Dscemher. but vas exsinguished AFTER
hoars Of labor; she sustained no seriou.
! damage. The steam ship Columbus ar
rived al San Francisco on the 9th Feb
russy.
Abby. the Santa Fe trader. had srriv
- u Fort Yuba with 1000 sheep and .
los Of mules aud horses.
Ths Remaining men Of Count Arsnsa'
expedition we're daily expected as Sono
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
IONAL NEWS BY THE
) A II TX LIN

New York, March 20.
splosion occurred at colliery in
,ush. on the l2sh, killing ~ per-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
Books and Stationery.

A good assortment of Books and Sts-
,ionery. A splendid article Of writing pa
per. and any quantity Of things in the No
sion line. A frs: rate lot Of Jewolry waS
ranted genuine. ...-...
-.fLSO:-
A choice 10. of Liquors, 10, nsd'esa
uses. consisting Of Cogniac Brandy. Fort
Medairn and Malaga Wines, Rye Whisky,
Old Monongahala, ana right good article II
common "BALDrAcE."
And he is anxious to sell the above asti-
Giles for what they will bsing, and perhaps
less Call III and see. Don't forget ,ns
place, next door TO Warden & Leigh.on'A
May 27th, 1859
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
SPRING 1853.

WILLIAM p. SCOTT.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

WILLIAM NORTH.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
..4LSO:-.
NEW LEATHER STORE,

YNHE subscribers have recently opened
Il House in this City, on MAIN SraKKr.
north side, in GAMRLE's NEW BUILDIaa, for
the manufacture of LEATHER in all
its branches, and for the transaction Of
general ....
The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-08-17
Soc ETY. Of the Last Man.

Nearly twentyone years ago seven young
men OF this city, then in the early flush
Of manhood, entered into an association for
an annual meeting and supper so long as
any of them should survive. These sew
en- were DR.. Waiter, DIR. James NJ. Mason,
William SiansbUry, William Disney, IT,,
Henry i. Taiem, Joseph X. Mason and
tenlOn lawson. For several years, the
pleasure Of their meeting was unalloyed
with sorrow by death. In 1899 one va
cant seat and one unused plate announced
The beginning Of the wreck which Death
was sure al last 10 make Of all their nun.
Der. By and by a second empty plate
bore It's quiet It's inOny 10 The slern reality
OF The "reminiscences Of the grave. Som
but four met at the annual commcmoralion,
AMI another uoOccupied chair told its silent
story.
A year or two longer and The dead were
more than The living /; three survivors re.
mainel-lUur had died and now another,
Fenlon Lawson, swells the triumph of the
grave. Next October, Dr.. Waiter and
Henry Tatem win meet alone if death is
not too urgent, and how solemuly, as they
look upon the memorials of their departed
associates, will they mentally agitaie the
question, which Of the two will finally sit
solitary in the %shadowy presence of the
dead, aud say 10 the grave " thou art my
b'other, and to corruption thou art my sis.
ler." How awful that last supper when
the sole survivor enters the room, and sees
there the seven plates and the seven chairs,
each Of which tells htm "what shadows
we are, what shadows we pursue."-Cm.
Gax.