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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

FOUND AT LAsT.-Cure for Corns.-
Rub them every morning before break.
fast, Except on cloudy weather, with a
solution of tar and spirits turpentine, for
nineteen mornings ia succession, pare
them closely with three bladed buck
horn handled jack knife, and wipe of
the blood with napkin. Then soak
every night for three weeks in mixture
of salt water, nitric acid, reciified whis-
key, eau d. !. Cologne and glue, (equaI
parts and cut them Of close to The
ankle.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
CITY BOOK STORE,
kFOkUK. TOWA.

In the Post Office Buildings, on ID street.
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in keo-
HI. 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 ,-especi-
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 oil
the day.
CHEAP LlTERATURE.-A full assortmen mt
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, 1853-02-10

UAn old topper bet that he could
when blindfolded, tell each of several
kinds of liquors. When brandy, whis-
key. gin. and other drinks were present
ed 10 him, he pronounced correctly what
they were. AT length . glass of pure
water was given him; he tasted il, paus-
ed. tasted again and again. considered,
and shook his head. At last said he,
.Genilemen, give itup. ] lam not used
10 that sort of liquor"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
THE GRAEFFENBERG
MEDICINES.

THE GRAEFENBERG VEGETABLE
A Pills, considered the Standard Pill Of
of the day, infinitely superior to any Pill
before the public.
The Graefenberg Health Bitters. skilful.
ly and elegantly prepared from number
of purifying, inrigorating and healing roots
barks, herbs, and vines.
The Dysentary Syrup, a certain and i'm
mediate cure of Dysentery. Diarrhea,
Cholera Morbus. Asiatic Cholera, &c.
The Graefenbers Sarsaparilla, power
full extract; one bottle equal to ten Of or,
binary Sarsaparilia.
fhe Green Mountain Ointment invaiu-
able in the following diseases: Glandular
Swelled Breasts, Felon' Ringworm, Scald
Head, Burns, Bruises, c..
The Childrens Panacea, for summer COM
plant, and most diseases to which chill
dren are subject. No mother should be
withoutit.
The Graefenberg Fever and Ague Pills, a
speedy and positive cure for this distress
ing complaint.
Libby's Pile Ointment, warranted GER
tain cure.
Consumptive Balm, sovereign in all
bronchial and pulmonary diseases. Full
directions accompany each bottle.
Marshall's Uterine Catholicon, an infal-
lible remedy for all diseases of the Womb
and Urinary Organs, viz: proiapsus uteri,
fiuor albus, suppressed menses, &c. War
ranted.
Please observe that none are genuine.
without the Seal of the Company printed
upon each Package.
THE MANUAL OF HEALTH-2OO
Pages.-Just published by the Graefenberg
Company, is one o. the most valuable and
comprehensive Medical works ever issued.
Ii contains great fund Of information rel
alive to the treatment ofevery form of dis
ease--and most important directions for
preserving health. II also contains Veg
etable Materia Medica-a collection OF
useful tables and recipes. for making per-
fumery, cosmetics, etc. ltshould be in ev-
cry family. Price 20 cents copy.
These celebrated remedies, which have
received the appreciation OF many Of the
most distinguished physicians and public
men in the country, may be found in every
town aud village of the United States.
PC. HALE, Gen. Agent for Iowa.
JOHN PUMROY,
Local Agent for 0ttumwa.
July LIST, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
POETICAT,.
From the N. Y. Tribune.
FASCINATION.
~ JOHN FREDERICK wEIsHAxpEL.

WHERE she is, who she may be,
dare not whisper unto thee:
But, though Id &c philosopher.
cannot keep away from her!
Her tresses are of brownish hue,
Her cheek is fair, and eyes are blue,
Her lip is full and sweeter face
Never did Murillo trace!
And when she looks at me, there lies
Such trusting fondness in her eyes.
That. though I'd be philosopher,
cannot get away from her!
o! what is Love? asked she of me;
/ said il WAS IDoLATRY!
And then kissed her, as priest
Would touch goddess, in the East!
Be she poor, obscure, or rich,
Angel, girl, or foolish witch,
Care not I, hut that her soul
Be as magnet to the pole!
o, my heart! be still, and deem
An thy love but transient dream!
An! In NO PHlLoscPHKR!
] CANNOT KEEP AWAY FROM HERi
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
10! ye Lords Of Creation!

RON'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, proloag
their lives for years. You will save thine,
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 q ELLIS.
J. ALDRIG 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.5d SITS. opposite the Jail.
Ottumwa, Nov. 10th, lS5l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
From the Boston Olive Branch.
YOUR OWN FAULT.

Go, a scolding wife, have you? Well.
it's your own fault, ten TO one. Women
are all naturally amiable. and when their
,empers &c. crossed it's the men that do
it. Just look a. yourself as you came
home last night! Slamming doors. and
kicking everything that laid in the way.
right and left--because-well, you
souldn't tell for the life of you what il
was for. Suppose you'd been laying
your face under embargo all to those
who cared nothing ABOUT you, smiling
and nodding. hemming and ha'ing. and
wanted to get where you could enjoy a
little superia,ive ill-na,ure.
No wonder your wife was cross, get
ting supper with baby in her arms!-
Why tidn't you take the baby, tros il,
and please il! "Room was al, in con-
fusion"-why didn's you put IT to rights!
"You want little res,!" So does your
wife, and she gets precious little, poor
woman. You are at your shop-walk-
ing briskly through the sunshine in this
b.acing Misunderstanding the paper
meeting friends and acquainsances--sis-
ting closely in the Office. She is a. home
with clinging arms dragging abou. her
neck. loving. hut still wearisome a. times.
She Is dependent upon the call of a
neighbor for a little break up in her mo-
noionous life, or the openingof window
upon stunted yard for what fresh air
comes. Wake up, Tan alive, and look
into this matter! Put on your oess smile
the moment your fee: touches the door,
s.ep. Treat the Uttered room to broad
grin, and your wife TO kiss. Give the
baby some sugar plums, and BODY new
picture book to busy his bright eyes
with. Tell that poor. ,ired.looking wo-
man sha, your going to stay at home
Evenings. Our word for it. apologies
viii be plentiful, supper will come on
like magic, everything will have an extra
touch. At times there viii be something
very like tears in the good woman's
eyes. and her voice will be husky when
she asks you ifyour tea quite suits you.
OF course it will 10 charm.
l. may be little silent that evening.
You miss The complaining tone. the scold-
ing and fault, finding; but your loss is her
gain: she is thinking Of the long past,
bu. considers upon the whole that she is
a happier woman tonight than she ever
was in her life before.
Give the new plan a fair trial. Grad.
ually, as you return, you will find the
house in perfec. order. Cid dresses will
be remodelled, and your wife appear as
good - new. Home will grow more
and more pleasant. and the brightest
smile upon your features during the day
will be q reflection Of the thought that
evening is coming with lis pleasant chat
Of wife and little ones.
Seeding wife indeed! If you men
did ~ you should, wouldn'i such wife
DO IN anomaly!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
Middle River Tavern
stand.
WILLIAM ALCORN,

CONTINUES to keep the above named
~ popular stand on the Middle River. A.
dair county, 20 miles west Of Winterset,
on the main road leading from Thomas Nit
chells via Dudley, and Winterset to kanes-
vile, Traders Point and Platteville on the
Missouri River. His house is on the west
bank OF Middle River. few hundred yards
from the ford. He has convenient house.
and everything to make emigrants and trav-
elers comfortable, and pledges himself that
his charges will be very reasonable.
Middle River. March 4th, 80. 1871
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

uIn recen. English paper We find
me following bona eide advertisement:
ITO be sold, the WISDOM TOOTH
OF the Duke Of Wellington. price Flo;
and several locks Of his hair,price 81 Is.
each. Apply. &c. N. B. Likewise a
ANAL Grinder Of Napoleon's. for 95."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
WAGON MAKING.

TNHE undersigned respectfully informs
i the citizens Of this and the adjoining
counties that he has commenced the Wag-
on Making Business in all its various bran
ches, and hopes that, by strict attention to
business and by making reasonable charges
torhi work. to merit and receive a liberal
share Of public patronage. 3 s4
He has determined to work for those per-
sons living on the north side Of the river
enough lower to pay their ferriage, if they
choose togive him their work ''so "
Repairing done on the shortest possible
notice. sal OIL a8stH
His shop is on the Dunn farm, on the
south side of the Des Moines River.
Dec 18Th 1881 IS
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

BA certain gentleman on his death
bed, called his black man to HIM
"Well, Cato, l have thought to confer
one favor on you before / de-" "Ah,
what dat NASSAU" says Cato. "Why, l
intend to give you the privilege of being
buried in The family vault when you die. "
ala, mass" replies Cato, "me no like
dal--ten pound suit Cato much better.
Besides, massa, when de debil come TO
look for massa in de dark. he may make
mistake and take off poor Cato"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

II is pleasure for him to say that bis
stock is now entirely complete, and that he
is pleased at all to wait on customers who
may be so fortunate as to give him call;
and he hopes by faithfuland prompt atten-
ton to his own business, not only to merit
but to share reasonable portion of the
public patronage. His stock consists in
part Of the following articles, viz,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

D"Firsi class in astronomy stand
up. Where does the sun rise?"
"Please, cir. down 10 our meadow
seed it yesterday"
"Hold your tongue, you Ounce
Where does the sun rise!"
al Known the east"
Right And why does j, rise in the
east!'
because the east makes everything
RISE"
"Out yer BOBBY and wipe your nose. "
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

IA certain gentleman at private
sea-,able having been requested to say
grace by the lady of the house, who mis-
took him for a church member, complied.
after this wise: 10 Lord, have mercy on
this table, world without end. Yours,
respectfully. amen.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
J. PUMR0Y'S
tl)boiesdle ano Retail
DRUG STORE,
Ottunwa, Iowa.

ToHN PUMROY would inform the pub
~ lie, his friends. and the "rest OF man
kind that he has just returned with lsrge
and CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCK or FREsB
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
CASH SYSTEM
He can afford to and WILL SELL
Twenty Per cent. Cheaper

Than he has heretofore, or than any mer-
chant sells, who does credit business.
The reason is plain, for do not have to
sell my goods at high prices to make up for
bad debts as they do. ~
My motto still is "QuIcK SALES AND
SMALL PPoFlTs," and the best thing that
the public can do is to give me call, and
get more goods and better goois for their
money, than they can anywhere else.
&C. shall be constantly receiving ad
ditions to my stock and Country Merchants
will find it to their interest to give me a
CALL
Agency CITY, Nov. 9TH 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
Thomas ]. Rice, & Co.,
Wbolsale 1rorers an6 Commission
MERCH A NTS,

AND DEALERS IN JUNIATA IRON,
Large frame building cor Attn y Main SIS
KEOKUK, IOWA.
"AVE in store and to arrive full
III and well selected STOCK Of Groceries
and Iron, which they offer to the trade aud
to Country merchants especially, atreduc-
ed prices.
Agents for Kenawha Salt and Quincy
Cotton Yarn & Batting.
September, 18th, loo2-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
NEW GOODS!
New Arrangerne en- t--and n
REDUCTION IN PRIgESl
m. LA NJ G 8 RE-

m. L AMOS D0RF,
LAS JUST RECEIVED direct from
Al the Importers East, the LARGEST and
BEST stock of
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods
that he has ever had the pleasure of offer
ing TO the people of the Des Moines Val
ley. His stock consists in part of
Prints-American, French, German and
English,
Delanes and Cashmeres,
Broad Cloths, Sattinets ani Jeans,
Doe skin, plain black and fancy Cassi-
meres,
Ladies, Gents. and childrens Boots and
Shoes, all styles,
Alpaccas--Black and fancy,
Irish Linnens and Linnen Lustres,
Shawls-Bay State and Thibet,
Buckskin, Berlin and Wool Gloves,
Ladies and Gents. Hose,
Canton Flannel and Linseys,
Bleached and Brown Muslins, etc.
RE AD Y-M DE
FILL 8. WI.v2ER CLOTHING.
A Large stock of all sorts, sizes, qualities
and prices.
III so:
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware,
Cutlery, Nails, Glass, Dye
Sf!Gs, &c. &c. &c. &c.
In short he has everything kept in Stores
in this part of the country, and as he has
adopted the
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

1An expert farmer down East has
succeeding in raising colt from the
"night-mare.'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

y The postmaster Of Cleveland re-
Gently received letter inclosing one. oil
the following unique direction:
"to the Man tina, Married sal porier-
some Where away up
in Iway."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

uIf ten dollars make an Eagle, bow
.apy will make Hawk!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
NEW LEATHER STORE
~ M;ain street. Ke0Iknk. Inr

NEW LEATHER STORE
On Main Street. Ke0kuk, Iowa.
TIME subscribers have recently opened .
i House in this City, on MAIN SraEsr,
north side, in GAMaLE's New BuILDrSo, for
the manufacture of LEATHER in all
its branches, and for the transaction OF .
general
HIDE. LEATHER, T.4yyEY s
OIL md SHOE. MIXER? s.
FINDING BUSINESS,
and will keep constantly on hand full and
complete assortment Of all goods belong
ing to the trade, and are prepared and d.
termined to dispose Of them, wholesale aal
retail, upon as favorable terms as can BE-
had in st, Louis and Cincinnati markets.
Every eAertionwill be made to keep Goods
of the very best quality
We respectfully invite the attention Of
Merchants and Manufactures Of the sur
rounding country to anexanination OF our
stock and prices before purchasing else-
where. Our stock comprises every article
belonging to the trade. g
The highest market price in cash will be
paid for Hides and Skins.
A. r. THOMAS & co.
keOkuk Dec 18th lS1I--Iy fslt
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
Books and Stationery.

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
runted genuine.
-ALSO:-
A choice lot of Liquors, for medical
uses. consisting of Cogniac Brandy, Port,
Medaira and Malaga Wines, Rye Whiskcy,
Old Monongahala, and right good article Of
common "BALDFAcE"
And he is anxious to sell the above arti-
cles for what they will b ing, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door TO Warden & Leightons.
May 9th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
BlackSnithing.

GTNh rlNHE undersigned still contin-
80 j ues the Blacksmitning bust.
ness at his old stand, North of Myers
Mill, and is prepared to do all kinds OF
work, in his line, on as good terms as it can
be done anywhere else, and in q workman
like manner.
He is thankful for the very liberal pa.
tronage hitherto bestowed, and hopes to
merit continuance OF the same.
STEPHEN OSBORN. s
Ottumwa, aug. Ed, 1881.
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THE WASHINGTON NEWSPAPER.

w. u. WALLACE AND VIM. II HOPE,
HAVING purchas 4 the Washington city :. EVEN
ING STAR" viii assume It's future publication
from the present date. While il shall be spirited,
racy. and thoroughly informed upon all subjects Of
public interest," il will be conducted entirely indie
pendent OF party considerations, and wIthouI fear
favor or malice II is intended to make il welcome
visitor In the family circle and absolutely necessary
TO all ransactng any description of business in the
District OF Columbia and its vicinity. well As to
those at distance interested in knowing precisely
what may be going on in Washington, or what may
he contemplated by any branch in any departnie Mt
or bureau of the Government
Subscribers In W ashingtnn Georgetown and Alex
andrla, VIII continue to he served with the daily AZ
SIX cents per week. payable weekly to the Agent
To single subscribers by mail. for the daily the
price will be $3.50 per annum To clubs of ten 50
each.
The "WEEKLY STAR" handsome double sheet
will be published AT 81 per annum. Fractions of a
dollar may he RENTED by mail in postage stamps.
Mail subscriptions 10 either edition to be paid in
variably in advance.
The postage on all letters and communications ad-
dressed 10 the Editors Publishers the EVENING
STAR must be prepaid
The citizens w ashington, Georgetown and Alex
andra will shortly he called by agents who will be
authorized 10 take the names and address of those
who wish to he served with, emphaiicay, the Wash
ington NEWSPAPER of the day
The EVENING STAR office is on street. i'm the I'M
mediate vicinity of its junction with 10Th and
Pennsylvania avenue. and nearly opposite the Irving
Hotel.
Washington Jily5. 1853.
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PINEY POINT PAVILION.

vINlilS agreeable bathing place, and quiet retreat
Il for those in search of health and rational pleas
ure, having been leased by the undersigned with
view TO the purchase oft, if successful his efforts
TO accommodate the public. opened for the sea-
son on Wednesday. 18th June.
Many and varied Improvements have been recent
ly made calculated 10 promote the comfort of vis-
ters and nothing shall be omitted by the Proprietor
and his family which afford the least satisfaction
10 his guests. Parents and their children viii here
find all the comforts of home in ample provision.
whilst the devOtee of fishing may come assured that
every necessary arrangement for his accommodation
in the way of fishing boats and tackle with proper
persons TO wait on him whilst engaged in his capt.
waiting sport, has been fully made. I'm addition. n
seine will be daily drawn for the accommodation of
the place and the amusement of vsiterS whilst first
rate band o! music will be in readiness. day and
night for the amusement and recreation Of those
who may call il into service.
NlSlferS from Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
andna, can reach the Point on Monday. Wcdnes-
day, and Saturday of each week by means of the
steamers PoWhatan. OsreOla. and Columbia. and
can return on Tuesday. Thursday, Friday and Sun-
day OF each week by the same boats.
The terms of board at the Point will he - for
single day. 81 80 per day for three DAYS and than
week, $40 per week, and $50 per month. Chill
dren and servants half price.
WILLIAM w. DIN.
Formerly Proprietor Of the Fountain
~ I'm Inn. Light street. Baltimore.
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AUCTION SALES.
By GREEN & SCOTT. Auctioneers.


E>oR SALE. VALUABLE IMPROVED Pc
l. ToMAC WHARF PROPERTY. BY vir-
tue OF deed of trust, duly executed and re-
corded, the subscriber will sell at public auc-
ton, on SATURDAY. he 9th of July next. at
% clock p. m on the premises, all those
parts OF Square 472, (being part Of Pages
wharf, fronting on eth street west and south
NJ street. and adjoining Canas wharf with
the wharf or mole so adjoining, and extending
to the channel of the Potomac and a full and
general right of way and passage. &c. as will
moro fully appear by reference to the deed
from John Farley and wife to George Page,
and the deed of trust from the latter to the
subscriber, dated respectively the 9th and eth
December, 1850, and both duly executed and
recorded.
Terms of sale: One third cash on day of
sale and balance in six. nine, and twelve
months, for notes bearing interest from day
of sale, secured by deed of trust on the pro-
perty. If the terms of sale are not complied
with in six days after sale, the property will
be re-sold at the risk and expense of the pur-
chaser. All conveyancing at the expense of
the purchaser.
JOHN CARROLL BRENT. Trustee
GREEN 4 SCOTT.
ie 30-eO&ds Auctioneers
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Spirit Of the Morning Press.

SpAllt Oh tue morning fresa.
The Republic details the preparation,
for the reception of the President and
suite at Baltimore and Philadelphia, and
discusses electoral corruption in England.
The editor also criticises, with severity,
Schoolcraft's work on the history, pros
poets, and condition of the Indian tribes.
joining Mr.. Bowen, the editor of the North
American Reuiew in denouncing it as
worthless, and Congress for spending
public money in large sums upon it.
The Intelligencer publishes an extract
from Colonel Benton's forthcoming ..Thir-
ty Years in the United States Senate" in
which the veteran gossips in a very inter-
esting way over the never-to-be-forgotten
duel between Henry Clay and John Ran
dolph. 1t will be re-copied and eagerly
read every where. However, we have
little faith in cotemporaneous history :;
more especially when written by gen.
tleman who claims to have performed, on
the whole, the most important part in the
scenes he describes; part, too, in which
he deals death blows to all who gives him
offence. Though we are not inclined to
take the Colonel's deductions for more
than their real value, and are only dis
posed to receive his facts cum grano sails,
we are certainly prepared to say that he
will make his work more interesting than
any other melange of gossip for and
against men who have figured during the
last half century in our n,,h la;c AFFAIRS.
The InteRigencer also publishes in full
the circular note of the Russian cabinet
addressed to all the powers of Europe in
explanation and justification Of their
present course towards Turkey. The
venerable and judicious editor intimates
that he comedies with the London Times
IN the opinion that this protocol is ill
Judged, being likely to serve only to COM
plicate the question, if not to almost en-
sure the destruction of the peace of
Europe. However, the last advices from
over tie Atlantic tell of the advance of
government securities generally, which
means that the stock jobbers do not now
anticipate war, as the result of Russia's
recent efforts practically to subjugate
Turkey.
The Union quotes from the Courier and
Enquirer an article intimating the will
lingness of those known as the Silver
Grey wing of the Wing party to come in
to the support of the Administration
without giving their sanction to the Bal
timore Democratic platform. In the course
of this article the editor proclaims, for
perhaps the twentieth time during the
last month, the fact that approval of all
the features of the compromise is not re-
garded by the Administration as neces-
sary to secure its favor.
The Clipper Condemns an elective Ju-
dietary ard fixed terms ofseryice ofJudges.
The editor also severely oensures Gov
ernor Lowe for the reprieve of Conner.
The Sun embraces nothing of interest in
its editorial columns, nor in he.letters of
its correspondents