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Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17

Horse SHoE1NG.-The following are the
regulations of the British Army upon this
subject. They were prepared by a mixed
commission of officers and eminent expe.
rienced professional men, and have recently
been issued:
l. The shoe is to be beveled off so as to
leave space and prevent pressure to the
sole.
@ 1t is not to be grooved or fettered, but
simply punched. and the nails countersunk.
g. Calking is to be applied to the hind
shoe only, and is to be confined to the out
side heel.
a. The weight of the shoe is to be from
twelve to fifteen ounces, according to the
size of the horse
s. Horses are TO be shod with not less
than six nails in the fore, and seven in the
hind shoe; nor rs the shoe to be attached
with less than three nails in each side
g. In preparing the foot for the shoe, as
little as possible should be pared out and
the operation should be confined to the ex-
foIia,ing parts OF the foot only.
T. Both the fore and the hind shoes are to
be made with a single clip at the toes.
These rules may be Of some value 10
bDacksmiihs and hose owners.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17

The TOWNSHIPS AND THEIR SARsAPARIL.
LAS" Punch" thus funnily shows up the
well-stereotyped advertisements of these
vast dealers in sarsaparilla, who, it seems,
are as we'll known in London as America:
There is an evident affinity between ply.
sic and the dogs-a fact that shows the
master-mind of Shakespeare in suggesting
the throwing of the former to the latter; for
it is clear that every medicine, like every
other dog, has its day. Pills have had their
popularity and elixirs have had their run
Lozenges have taken their turn on the
wheel of fortune, and even pastes have been
stuck to for time by crowds of adherents !;
but the period has at length arrived for sar-
saparila to have its fling. Everybody is
being asked in a hundred different ways to
establishments. At one concern we are
tempted by gaudy picture of heavily
freighted vessel arriving, amid enthusiastic
millions eager to purchase its cargo of sar-
saparilla, and it is delicately limited to US
that we should rush to purchase bottle of
that precious detection which is the object
of interest to assembled crowds At other
shops we are alIured by full length por-
hdihs vi out OWu queen FlCtOTld anu the
American President, both of whom it is in
geniously simulated, are large consumers
of sarsaparila. and thus are supposed to
preserve the excellent constitutions of the
countries over which they are in authority.
A few doors further off we are enticed by
the portrait of a badheaded individual, and
we are requested to apply for cold D.. ia
cob Townsends sarsaparila," which we
have 10 sooner made up our minds not to do,
than we are reminded that there is still
older DR.. Jacob Townsend, with still better
sarsaparilla, few doors off, Having cros-
sed over to avoid the sarsaparilla nuisance,
we find ourselves assaulted by men whose
chests are placarded with an invitation to
try somebody else's genuine article; and
having recrossed, in disgust, we tumble into
the arms Of the bill delverer of the Hygeist,
who offers TO pour his own peculiar sarsapa-
rilla down the threats of the public a. con-
temptible low figure. One would suppose
that London had gone sarsaparilIa mad, to
Judge by the present state of the Strand.
For our own parts we look al the sarsaparilla
movement as belonging to the haute ecole of
humbug; or, to make use of characteristic
we regard i, as quackery pur
sang.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17

True affection is not to be measured I: becaus
it is like eternity, not to be comprised.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17
NEW CARTHAGE SHOP
TEONVA

SILKS, Cashmeres, lie LANES, French
~ and English Merinos, Alpacas, embroidered Collars,
Cuffs and Undersleeves hgngs Insertings and Ribbons
n5l, WAKEMAN SMITH.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17
y,,1A1sY.-The Montgomery (Ala.) Jour-

V1LLA1sY.-The Montgomery (Ala.) Jour-
nal contains the following account of two
ingenious and successful attempts to insulats
the Geographic wires and interrupt commu.
nicatons with the South, evidently done for
the purpose of affecting some fraud:
Distractions of the Telegraph. Several
weeks since the telegrarhic operators were
not able to communicate with Mobile, al
though the contractors engaged to keep the
line in order reported the wires up through
out the whole course. This led to an exami-
nation, when it was found that below Peach
Tree, in Wilcox county, the wires had been
cut and piece of leather substituted, which
sustained the wires but efectually destroyed
the communication.
For several days past the same difficulty
has occurred. no communication could be
made with Mobile, though the wires were
reported up and in order. An operator COM
menced testing the wire with magnet, and
about FIVE miles below this city found that
he could "get'' Mobile, but not Montgomery;
further testing back he discovered the point
where the wire had been insulated and
where communication could be made with
in few yards-south with Mobile and north
with Montgomery. On taking down the
wire an ingenious apparatus was discovered,
which sustained the wire and completely
insulated it without increasing its bulk or
changing its appearance so as to be OBJ
served from the ground. This was affected
by removing a section of the wire about six
inches and substituting silk cord, sufi-
cient to sustain the ends, and covered with
4 non-conducting preparation which re-
sembled the wire in appearance.
The deception was complete and could
only be detected by ithe magnet. Whether
this was done by persons specializing in
foreign cotton accounts, or by agents of con-
flicting lines, has not yet been asce.tained.
The skill and care, however, with which it
was effected indicate an important purpose
of some nature.
We believe these outrages are, by the
present laws of the State, cIassed merely as
trespasses They should be made feloneous
with heavy penalties.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17
Lesso.is in French and Spanish.

Mr.. l.. de Lepoly has the honor of in
AVl forming the citizens of Thibodaux and vicinity that
from and after the first Of November next he will open
Night Glass to mpart knowledge Of the French and Spanish
languages and Literature He will also give private lessons
the domci of his pupils if required Apply this office
REFERENCE-Rt. Rev. L. Polk, D. d. [4Snl
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17

Chairs! Chairs.
\ few dozen fine splint bottom Chairs,
for sale very low. Inquire Of Hudson Tabor, at Wake
man & Smiths to J. 8. FRlZELL.
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1853-12-17

CHOICE POULTRY.-35 pair~
" SHANGHAI CHICKENS, full Bred and -
few pair of other choice Asiatic fowls offered SA
for sale Apply at the MINERVA OFFICE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
J. L. CURTIS
COMPOUND SYRUP OF SASSAFRy4S, OR LIFE PRESERbER

of Coughs splitting blood difficulty Of breath
whooPng
Lungs Chest. This vbe Life Preserver being
different when
all been selected and prepared person whose business It's
He Chemical
supposedly vocabulary
for the speedy Coughs cold conm
of their when j. H.
Syrup Ss taken faithfully acconing direction
and foul from tie air
and all nfmaon OF the
soothing and Strengthening the organs OF respiration
afflicted for wiha cough cold or con-
sadly neglect themselves they down the grave without giving
trial. bot will satisfy the most doubt
prolonged taking according directions Remem
be- anGsh the well before Z
the proprietor but Is sold at The
that be within the reach of person.
L. Curtis Compound Syrup Sassai and lake no ot
er kind
ERTIFICATE
sold j. Curtis Compound Syrup OF Sassai
for The which highly
and heard OF single where Jailed to give mmed
relief b. Moh ION, heohuA'
&c. EARLY, String Prairie
L. Curtis Mamauke lninen Fac
generally through the None
unles j. L. Curtis.
John Pumoy VIM Orr Thomas Ping; Street
Dudley, Robson Myers; Wa McCcken White Ross
Fish Dunlap and by nehoor
hoo1 lAng H. oa-ho'1
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

and comfort of his sheep is as might be
expected. He neuer looscs with
poverty, and very small per cent will
cover the loss from accidental sickness
and other causes. Oni Of about so
lambs that have been dropped up 10 this
time, he has lost just one! lie thinks
that the lambs psy him nearly or quite
for all tronble and expense, so that he
has the wool left as clear proft--a con
siderable item this year. lie gives il as
his decided opinion tn at sheep are much
more profitable than hogs, or any other
stock. They usually shear on the aver
age, about three and a half pounds of
washed wool, and This year he gets forty
eents-shough since, fifty have been of
ftred. Spectators, he thinks, are even
worse than wolves 10 the wool grower.
! need hardly add that he has improv-
ed his sheep as means offered, and is
still anxious 10 increase the quantity as
we'll as the quality Of his wool. After
using the six merino bucks that he has
purchased of me, with his facilities, ex-
perience and ability, he will soon have
as good, if not the best flock in the state.
CHAs. +. TAYLOR.
Wethersfeld, May, 1853. 4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

NUMBER 4

THE Wonden performed by j. H. CURTIS
established reliable medicine o the day ~
in of
auke Linimen sageneraly used 4 the
The letters
ta receiver RON
No medicine has Der bee, offered will eorh SO ga
as being certain cure o
the most skepuca
frosted tee
spinal lumbago old GUS ISL ~ rontles
cuaAeous Affections cke
manue cracked hands, seny darhea cholera mous ana
-
found few certificates great from respectable persons
None by j. L. Curtis sole man
uac.urer, Keokuk, owu.-1- :,
WAINUT p. O., Mo.
CuRTIsD Sir: few months sinceI Mamauk lnmen,
ana
complaints which human sabe induced procure
for and have sold left and the has
without Many
have heard OF single
what has Than filed their gu
will please the for the last and send me more OF the Nam
Pills muc
- s. HICKMAN.
J. L.. Curtis Street, Keokuk, Iowa. sole Manufacturer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

TOMATO FIGs.-If well prepared, can
not easily be told from the tree fruit
Take the syrup, or use six pounds of
sugar to peck of tomatoes, of the kind
which resembles figs in shape. The
Bermuda method is to scald the fruit and
peel it, and then cook them in the syrup,
and afterwards dry them in the sun, then
pack them in boxes with powdered su-
gar between the layers. They will keep
as long as any figs. The syrup IN which
they are cooked should be bottled for
table use--it is good on buck wheat
cakes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

WORTH TRYINe.--Swept oil is SAID to
be one of the most effective weapons that
can be used against bed-bugs. To drive
these midnight depredators from your
beG, all that is necessary is 10 take iea-
Their and oil the joints and creyises we'll.
After remaining several Gays, by rubbing
il off with wooden cloth, it will give
bedsleads handsome polish, and prevent
any further visits for long time.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
From the n. E. Farmer
Small VS.: Large Horses.

The arguments may all be in favor OF
great size, but the facts ale all the other
way. Large horses are more liable TO
stumble, and to be lame than those Of
middle size. They are clumsy and can
not fill themselves so quick.
Overgrown animals, of all desctip-
tons, are less useful in most kinds Of
business, and less hardy than those OF
smaller size. Iflheory is to be resor.eG
to determine such questions, we suggest
to the lovers of overgrown animals the
following:
The largest of any class is an unnat-
ural growth. They have risen above the
usual mark, and il costs more to keep
them in that position, Than it would were
they more on level with their species.
Follow nature" is a rule not to be
forgotten by farmers. Large men are
not the best for business. Large COWS
are not the best for milk. Large oxen
are not the best for travelling. Large
hogs are not the ones that fat the best,
and large hens are no. the hens TO lay
eggs.
Extremes are TO be avoided. We
want we'll formed animals rather than
such as have heavy large bones. Odd
as it may seem to the theorlst, short leg
ged animals invariably prove TO be better
travellers than any. Short legged SOL
diers are better on march. and the Of
ficers say they endure hardships longer
than those Of longer limbs.
On choosing horse, take care by all
means that his hind legs are short. If
they are long, and spill, apar, like a pair
of dividers, never inquire the price of
the horse dealer, run for your life, and
make no offer lest you be taken up.
Horses that are well built are not al
ways fast travellers. It's no easy mat
ter to select horse that is perfect in all
points. Snug and tough horses are moi.
fast on the road. The tastes, trotIers are
not Away made for very hard service.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
7eT1ltlIlcrV, He. &c.

ever brought to this mark ct, which ofes
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 well as
a host of new ones who may be pleased to
favor nae with call; that | am determined
MOTTO be undersold, but to sell little low,
er than any other house in the upper coun-
try, keokuk, Burl ington and all towns on
the Mi ssissippi River not excepted.
therefore, most cordially solicit all per.
sons wishing to purchase anything in my
line, toeuti and examine my goods as we'll
as my prices, and then act as their better
judgement and own interest would seem to
dictate.
My stock consists in the following arti-
cles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
NO. XXXV.
$500 C Challenger!
HoBENsACK's WORM SYRUP,

HOBENsACK'S WORM SYRUP.
An article founded upon Scientific Princi-
Piles, compounded with purely vegetable
substances, being perfectly safe when tax
EN-, 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 it not only des-
tloys them but removes all the slime and
mucous 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 an almost indefinite length,
and becoming so coiled and fastened in
the intestines and stomach as to produce
Fits. st. Vitus' Dance, &C., which is the
cause of many going to the grave, not be-
lieving 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 a 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
stinate cases of Tape Worm can be speed
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, &c. If you, or any of your chill
dren have any of the above symptoms,
HOBENSACK'S WORM SYRUP can be
safely depended upon-by using it you
have certain, safe, and speedy cure; and if
after using il 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 WORN SYRUP.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
CITY BOOK STORE,

KEOKUK, IOWA.
In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd 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, lSol.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

~ To protect sheep and Lambs from
dogs, Foxes and Wolves, their necks and
legs shonld be smeared once month
throughout the summer with mixture
of equal parts of sulphur and tar, and
small quantity of powdered aloes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

MILK Covers. -Panes of glass, ten
inches by twelve, make most admirable
covers for milk pans. They can be cas-
ily kept sweet aud clean, and with mod
crate care, will last many years without
breaking.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

To HARDEN CANDLEs.--Two pounds
of alum, dissolved in water, and poured
into tenpounds of tallow, boiling and stir
ring the same few minutes, will clarity
and harden the tallow, make candles for
both winter and summer use, almost equal
to sperm.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
d. P. Inskeep 4 Go.

LIZ L, lIlChOOP " wa
THANKFUL for past favors from -.the
l. citizens of Wapello and adjoining .coun-
ties, would respectfully invite their atten-
ton TO their New Stock of
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
which they have just received and opened.
Consisting in part of DRY GOODS,
such as
LUSTRES, LYONESE CLOTHS,
MUSLIN DE LANES, &c.
lso large lot of Staple Goods such as
Bleach IL UnbIeaciled NEusiinS,
from 81 to l2a cents per yard. Drillings.
Striped and Checked Shirtlngs, Tickings OF
various prices from l2A to 2Octs per yard;
FLANNELS, LINSEYS, TWEEDS,
JEANS & SATINErTS.
A large lot of Doors SHOES, HATS and
CAPS, HARDWARE, QUEENswARE, GLASS
WARE, GROCERIES, and an assortment OF
CHOOL BOOK s..
All of which being bought low by an ex
perienced buyer We are determined to make
it your interest to call and examine for
yourselves. ID. P. INSKEEP & co.
Nov. 10th, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

Now if ii is their intention to be hon.
est, they can send US the amounts due,
and we will acknowledge the receip: of
it as publicly as We have made the an
nouncemeD. of their Indebtedness and
departure to other parts.
~ Every man who leaves this Part
of ,he country without paying lis will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
Books and Stationery.

HOOKS ana StIItOHcfv.
A good assortment of Books and Sta
tionery. A splendid article of writing pa
per, and any quantity of things in the No
ton line. A first rate lot of Jewelry war
ranted genuine.
-.aLSO:-
A choice lot of Liquors, for medical
uses, consisting of Cogniac Brandy, Port,
Medaira and Malaga Wines, Rye Whiskey,
Old Monongahala, and right good article of
common "BALDFAcE"
And he is anxious to sell the above arti-
cles for what they will ing, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door TO Warden * Leighton's.
May 18th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
DYSPEPSIA.

The symptoms of Dyspepsia, and its va
rious diseases are dizziness in the head,
heartburn, oppression after eating meals,
sourness arising from the stomach, &C.,
and sometimes general langour of the
whole body, from this it will be seen that
the disease owes rs origin to disorgan-
lied state of the Liver and stomach. no.
BENSACK'S LIVER PILLS is the very
medicine to effect permanent and lastins
cure, as they act by changing the certain
morbid actions of the system into healthy
action, and rendering the blood pure and
healthy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

wv S. SWIMMER, General News
w paper and advertising agent, cor
ner of Seeond and Chestnut streets, over
the P0st-Office, st. Louis, Mo-, is our au-
thoflzed agent for st. Louis. His receipts
~ill be held good by us.
"V. B. p PALMER, the American News
paper Agent. is THE ONLY AUTHORISED. A
GENT for this paper in the cities of Boston,
New York and Philadelphia, and is duly
empowered to take advertisements and sub
scriptions at the rates as required by us.
4 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, 1853-08-25
ca
The Farm and Garden.

Agriculture is the mother that gives
food, wealth, growth and moral health to
our country"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
Fresh Arrival Of
Spring and Summer
GOO ID IS
G.. C.. WARDEN,

-. ". w AhDEN,
MOULD respectfully inform the citi-
w zens OF Ottumwa and the surround
ing country, that he has just received his
splendid stock of Spring and Summer goods,
of almost every variety, which he has care
fully selected to suit this market. The
stock consists in part as follows:
Linen, Lustres, Jackonets,
Cambrics, Fancy Prints,
Jenny Lind Bonncts and
Trimmings, and Ribbon
In great variety of style and quality, and
a beautiful assortment of IS
.4RTIFICL4LS, PARASOLS. &c.
Also, Ladies', Misses and Children's
shoes of every variety and style.
-aLSO:--
Berege de lains, Lawns, Muslins, fam
cy black and blue Merimac prints,
French Ginghams, and, NJ.
d'laines, Alpacas, black
colored and figured
lustres, broad
Jeans,
Cassimeres,
Satinets, flannel
linsey Ticking hk'fs
cross bareed and plain ja-
comet; Swiss muslin, Irish lin
Ell, bleached and brown domestic,
checks, table cloths, hosiery, gloves,
ribbons and great variety of Yankee No
tons, together with large supply of
RERDYM.ADE CLOTHING;
Such as Coats, pantaloons and V ests of ev-
cry description, flannel shirts, drawers,
also n SnIandid LOT of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
MilIiner & MantuaInaker.
MRS. e. GOULD,

MH0. Il. dUUIUy
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizen
of Ottumwa and the surrounding country,
that she has taken rooms on Main street,
up stairs in the Two Story Frame, known
as the Smith House; for the purpose ola
commodating the LADIES of Ottumwa and
all those who may favor her with call -
Also Braid Embroidery ofevery description.
She humbly solicits liberal patronage.
All orders punctdally attended to, and work
done cheap for cash: also GENTS Leghorn
and Straw Hats bleached and pressed.
Ottumwa, May 26, '53.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25

v Feeding red pepper to hogs with
their food ia Eaid 10 be good for the kid
ney worm
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
The Black List.

The following persons have cleft for
parts unknown" and are indebted to US
for subscription in the amounts set op-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-25
To Females.

You will 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 IT.
regulariti es, as headache, dimness of sight,
pain in the side, back, &C., &c. These
Pills are the only safe and efTectual 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 arise from affe ctions of the
Liver, impurity of the Blood, or constipa-
ton of the Bowels.