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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
OLD FATHER JONES.

The Lo,crenceburg Press tells tht
following good one. The old woman
who knew the COW would eat up thu
grind-stone, has been travelling.
Two or three years ago, if our memo.
ry serves us rightly, the old man was a P
pointed chaplain of the State Prison, and
very proper appointment il was. AT
the time when the announcement of this
fact was made, member of the Metho-
dist church, residing within the range OF
one of the circuits where he had preach
ed for years, having some business to
transac, with one Of his neighbors, got
on his horse, and having to pass by the
house of brother P, on his road,
concluded to "pass joke off," Now
brother P, had been, all the days OF
his manhood, jealous, active, spirited
member; prompt in his responses of ga.
men" and such like, and always seemed
peculiarly delighted with Father Jones'
preaching, for he would sit in the corner
of che church, and cooperate with grea,
satisfaction to himself and that minister.
Seeing this worthy gentleman standing
before the door, the good humored disci-
pie rode up TO the fence, and, after the u.s.
ual salutation accosted him thus:
.'Brother P, have you heard the
uews!'
"Why, why, what news, Brother
S.; anything s.range!"
"Why, they say old Father Jones has
been sent 10 the penitentiary for one
year!" g
.On hearing this Brother P, with
unaffected as,onishmen,, indulged him
self in such remarks as "Why you don's
say 30! Is it possible! Is ii really q
fact!" &c.
"Why," says Brother S.. 81 guess
there's no mistake about il. ] heard it
from Brother c., and he saw il in
the papers-so ! reckon it must be SO"
SPsrhsps,' says Brother P, set
ding himself down on the truth of the ru-
NOR; s.pow, brother s., can't say
that lam surprised at shis-but, between
you and me. ! always slough, old Jones
wssn't the right kind of man. The
fact il. he Is better in the penitentiary
than out oft, and told my wife thai
he'd 60 there some day."
Having thus delivered himself OF his
opinion, and after few simple com.
ments, Brother S., left him without
explanation, as,onishsd and amused a
the effect of his information.
How Brother P. fcl: when n
l.arned the truth about il, we never
heard. This Is q laughable anecdote
and illustrates the fact that many peopl.
ars disposed to kick any body down hill
rho has, in their opinion, got star
that way.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
Booth. the Tragedian.

The Springfield Republican tells cap
ital good story of Booth. the tragedian
who, when himself, ranked as one of the
finest actors in the world. The editor
thus relates il: @a-
"In connection with the name of Booth
there occurs to us an incident OF his pro-
fessional life, illustrative OF his disgust
with the clap-trap Of the stage, and his
impotence with an audience that could
not appreciate good playing. After hav-
ing been extremely successful in London,
where his professional life commenced,
he made an engagement with Manches-
ter manager. Manchester, then, as now,
manufacturing town, was devoted
largely to The production of buttons
Booth appeared before his new audience,
determined TO make hit. We have
forgotten the name of the play in which
he appeared; enough that he threw him
self into i, with his whole soul. But,
alas! the house would not come down.
His choice efforts were thrown away,
and his heart began 10 sink within him,
and self disirust to steal over him. AT
last, there came in the play personal!
set-,o, into which Booth went with such
hearty zest that the cheers and shouts,
thus far repressed, broke out in perfect
storm. Booth caught the secret, and,
forthwith, so belabored his fellow actor
tina, he fairly yelled with pain. The
applause was unbounded. Then Booth
sat down in his chair, and, stretching his
neck toward the audience, with face on
which was depicted The most bitter con-
tempt and disgust, exclaimed in way
all his own--'What do you think of
that. you d-n button makers?"
ale was obliged TO leave the stage as
well as the city, with mob of the but
ton makers on his track"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
THE GRAEFFENBERG
MEDICINES.

TNHE GRAEFENBERG VEGETABLE
IL Pills, considered the Standard Pill of
of the day, infinitely superior to any Pill
before the public.
The Graefenberg Health Bitters, skilful.
iy and elegantly prepared from number
of purifying, invigorating and healing roots
barks, herbs, and vines.
The Dysentary Syrup, certain and i'm
Cholera Morbus, Asiatic Cholera, &c.
The Graefenberg Sarsaparilla, power.
full extract; one bottle equal to ten of or,
binary Sarsaparilla.
The 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
without it.
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: prolapsus uteri,
tiuor 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 Of the most valuable and
comprehensive Medical works ever issued.
1t contains great fund of information rel
alive to the treatment of every form of dis
ease-and most important directions for
preserving health. 1t also contains Veg
etable Materia Medica--a collection OF
useful tables and recipes. for making per-
fumery, cosmetics, etc. Itshould be in ey-
cry family. Price 25 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 and village of the United States.
PC. HALE, Gen. Agent for Iowa.
JOHN PUMROY, /
Local Agent for Ottumwa.
July Ist, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
.POETICAL.
LEE

.9 LIE E.
sas.,e A smile, a tear. sf, ..a.-
How sweet, how drear,
Isnn of life we know .-.. g.
Like summers grass, .""s4an
We swiftly pass. A#
And run our race below.
ytia That rosy bower, s.
sfM Lilies welded hour,
We welcome with smile; .f.
Life's autumn blast
Has come and past,
WHITENING our bower and smile.
~ We meet our doom,
Sink in the tomb. .U
80 gloomy and SO drear,
A feeting day, 1890
We pass away,
.r A living. hoping fear!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOKUK, low A


In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID B. OGDEN has established in Keo-
H. kuk a 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. rs II
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. ..f-
CHEAP LITERATURE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited to Wis.,
it his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, lS5l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
Middle River Tavern
Stand.
WILLIAM ALCORN,

WILLIAM ALCORN,
CONTINUES to keep the above named
" popular stand on the Middle River, A.
dair county, % miles west of Winterset,
on the main road leading from Thomas Nit
chelPs 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, so. 1871
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
Ho! We Lords of Creation!

DoN'T delay a day until you get one OF
lS the Ladies Delight" Washing Ma
chimes for each of your wives, and thus
save their health, and, perhaps, prolong
their lives for years. You will save time
money, soap, and we don't know but cross
words, for you know there is always
"a rumpus, all on washing day"
These machines are manufactured by
ALDRIG a. ELLIS.
]. ALDRIG still keeps on hand and man
ulactures to order Spinning Wheels of all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
CO. Shop on the corner of Washington
and..3d SITS. opposite the Jail.
OItumwa, Nov. Goth, lS5l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
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 l 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 AMI
SMALL PPoFITs," and the best thing that
the public can do is to give me call, and
get more goods and better goods for their
money, than they can anywhere else.
CO. 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. 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
WAGON MAKING.

TINE undersigned respectfully informs
u 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
for his work. to merit and receive liberal
share of public patronage.
He has determined to work for those per-
sons living On the north side of the river
enough lower to pay their ferriage, il they
choose togive him their work. ,n.l
Repairing done on the shortest possible
notice.
His shop is on the Dunn farm. on the
south side of the Des Moines River.
O. BENZ. WRIGHT,
nec 18th 18Hl-tf Y3 .t
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

A Texas editor has been sued for s5,-
600 damages, for publishing an adver-
tisemen, in his paper in which a citizen
was called "white livsred.'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
NATIONAL CURRENCY.
10 loafers makes | grog shop.

lgrog shop makes so drunkards.
SO drunkards ruin 50sfamilies.
so families fill poor house and jail.
l poor house and Jail make ! great bill
of costs.
j great bill of costs make poor town.
I poor town drains the county treasury.
l bankrupt county is great State tax.
great State tax exhausts the nation
al fund.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

There is a young lady up town who
say s that if cart-wheel has nine fell
loes, it's pity woman like her can
have one. Sensible girl that.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

~ Why is ,ippler going by gro
Gerry like the counterfeit dollar he carries!
Because he can't pass it,.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

When q man wishes 10 salute anoth-
er, in Thibet. he uncovers his head, puts
out his tongue, and scrathes his right
ear.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

To prevent chapped lips, keep the
chaps from coming near them. The la
dies will please notice.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

Queen Victoria has sent an order to
Cincinnati for tweny-four sugar cured
hams.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
~-Z Drugs, Medicines, @
~ Paints, Oils, ~
Ms Dye Stu6s,
60 Perfumery, &c. &c. sS

1t 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 faithful and 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, 1853-01-27
LATH! LATH!!

UT HE UNDERSIGNED have or
III hand and will keep constant sup
ply of SAWED LATH. Persons a
distance can rely upon getting any a
mount, at any time.
HAMMOND & co.
Otlumwa, July LIST, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

WA new Post Office and Custom
House are TO be built in WILMINGTON,
De-.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
NEW GOODS!
New Aforementioned n
REDUCTION IN PRICES!
N. L A NJ G 8 d o RF,

Ii IL n ~ " y IL v II
LAS JUST RECEIVED direct from
H the Importers East, the LARG EST 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 and jeans,
Doe skin, plain black and fancy Cassi-
meres, .. .a.s -s.
Ladies, Gents. and chldrens Boots and
Shoes, all styles. " .....
Alpaccas-Black and fancy,
Irish Llnnens and LINEN Lustres,
Shawls-Bay State and Thibet,
Buckskin, Berlin and Wool Gloves,
Ladies and Gents. Hose,
Canton Flannel and Linseys, .a....
Bleached and Brown Muslins, etc.
r E A ID YIN A DE a4a
EALL 8. WIN2ER CLOTHING,
A Large stock of all sorts, sizes, qualities
and prices.
II l. s O:
Groceries, Hardware, Queens,oars,
Cutlery, Nails, Glass, Dye
.StuGs, &c. &c. &c. &c.
In short he has every thing kept in Stores
in this part of the country, and as he has
adopted the
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
BlackSnithing.

aEk TNHE undersigned still contin-
- J. ues the Blacksmithing 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 a workman
like manner.
He is thankful for the very liberal pa
tronage hitherto bestowed, and hopes to
merit a continuance of the same.
STEPHEN OSBORN.
Ottumwa, aug. Ed, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

ID ESP ONSlBLE MEN ARE WAN
IL TED TO CANVASS this State his
Fall and Winter, making systematic and
thorough eflorti in selling
Parley's Cabinet Library,
GO volumes l6mo.-500 Illustrations
1000 pages,) by Hon. S. G.. Goodrich;
whom every American will recollect as
PETER FARLEY. Those who are viii
ling to work hard, and get good commits
sion, will hear of good chance by address
sing the Publisher.
Please address, POST PAID.
GEO, c. RAND,
Publisher of Farley s Cabinet Library,
Dec. 10th, 1852. 3Comhill, Boston.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
J. PUMROY'S
tDboIesalc an6 Retail
DRUG STORE,
Ottumwa, Iowa.

TOHN PUMROY would inform the pub
81 lie, his friends. and the crest of man
kind" that he has just returned with large
and CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCK or FRESH
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27

and will keep constantly on hand full and
complete assortment of all goods belong
ing to the trade, and are prepared and de-
termined to dispose Of them, wholesale and
retail, upon as favorable terms as can be
had in st, Louis aud Cincinnati markets
Every exertion will be made to keep Goods
Of the very best quality. u
We respectfully invite the attention Of
Merchants and Manufacturers Of the sur
rounding country to denomination of our
stock and prices before purchasing else
where. Our stock comprises every article
belonging to the trade. IL
The highest market price in cash will be
paid for Hides and Skins. u.
A. P. THOMAS & co.
Keokuk. Dec. 18th, lS51-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
d r u G 8

... AL DRU GS: ..s
Gum Camphor. re- Rhubarb Root.
fined, Corrosive sublimate
Gum Aloes, Cape Red Precipiiate.
and Soctrine, Powdered Rhubarb,
Gum Opium, Tur- Powdered Jalap,
key, pecac, do.
Gum Arabic, Canthardes,
EPSON Salts, Corks. assorted,
Cream Tartar, Jars, bottles, Walls,
Borax, refined, Castor Oil,
Flour Of Sulphur, Sweet Oil,
Birthstone, roll, Olive Oil, prime,
Saltpe,re, refined, Rad Geniian,
Ri Carb. of Soda, lSpigelia, or Pink
Tartaric Acid, Root,
Rochelle Salts, Sienna, Alexandria,
Sal Soda, and Eas, India,
Rad Columbo, Magnesia, calcined,
Liquorice Ball, and carbonate.
Glue. prime article, Extracts and Oils of
Sulphate of Quinlne. all kinds,
Calomel, English & Sand Paper assor-
American. ted.
PAINTS AND DYE-STUFFS:
Flax Seed Oil, pure. Paris Green,
Spirits Turpentine, Prussian Blue,
Copal, and Coach Dutch Nader,
Varnish, Indigo, best article,
Gum Copal, prime, lockwood, g. Fustic,
Eng. Venitian Red, Camwood and Me
Spanish Brown, wood,
Yellow Ochre, Ext. of lockwood,
Spanish Whiting, Alum e. Copperas,
Red Lead, Dry Verdigris,
Liiherage, Alcohol e. Whiskey
Lamp Black, Acid Muriatic. Sui.
Chrome Green and phuric, &c.
Chrome Yellow, lGold Leaf, Bronze.
Lots, stacks and piles of almost every
kind of Patent Medicines. ~,...r.
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
ranted genuine.
-.4LSO:-
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." s.. u-.
And he is anxious to sell the above arti
Giles for what they will bling, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door 10 Warden & Leighton's.
May 9th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-27
NEW LEATHER STORE,
On Main Street. KeOiuk. H0xv

INHE subscribers have recently opened
Il House In this City, on MAIN SrREEr,
north side, in GAaRLE's New BuILDISG, for
the manufacture of LEATHER in all
its branches, and for the transaction Of
general
HIDE, LEATHER. TANNERS
OIL IND SHOE. MAKERS
FINDING RTT.CTNECC
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-26

RISE IN THE PRICE OF WHEAT Intelligence by the
Humboldt informs us that in the corn trade the
citement had increased rather than diminished, and
prices still expected to go higher. The wheat
crop in the United Kingdom being more deficient
than at first supposed whilst in France the de-
icicncy greater than in England and in most of
the countries bordering the Baltic, the quality and
quantity of grain was inferior to expectation; and
adding to these considerations the fear of war be-
tween Russia and Turkey, by which the supplies
from the Black Sea would be intercepted, a still
further rise in prices occurred in Marklane the
Goth ult Rich. Eng.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-26

The EASTERN QUESTION. Private advces state that
the Sultan continues active preparations, and was
concentrating army of 100 900 along the Persian
frontier Large bodies of Hungarians and other re-
fugees it was reported had Joined the army. The
Egyptian contingent of 10 900 men had marched for
Viena. The Parish Steele says that more than 500
Poles had caused their to be registered at the
furnish embassy with the offer of their services
Turkey in case of war.
In relation to the appearance of four English and
French ships of war off Consantinople, the London
Times says it is simply measure of precaution, for
the protection Of the foreign residents and Christian
population in view of possible outburst of the Tur
kish animosity Only two vessels from each feet
had entered the Dardanelles. The fleets remained
in Besika bay. 1t is not likely that Russia will take
umbrage at this movement, the motive and necessity
of it being sufficiently apparent. The Times ofSept
26 has an article upon the Eastern question: show
ing that the whole controversy is narrowed down
to the single point whether the Vienna not shall be
so modified as to give to members of the Greek
church the same privileges are enjoyed by other
Christians in Turkey, subjects Of the Ottoman En-
pire.
The Russians were pouring fresh troops into South.
ern Russia, and evidently preparing for protracted
campaign. -s
Strong corps of Russians had moved up the Dam
ube, and it seemed to be intended to take up more
extended position over against Bulgaria. These
movements seemed to be no secrets to the Turks on
the opposite bank, and strong patrol arties had
been sent out from Shumla in the direction of Wild
din. 49, ~
Accounts from Alexandria to the 10th September
state that Abbas Pacha had issued an order prohib-
ting the export of grain from Egypt from and after
the 2Sth September but the representation of the
European consus the prohibition may be delayed un.
| til the 30th November y
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-26

The reported death of Morissey one of the parties
to the late prize fight, is contradictcd in the New
York papers. At last accounts he was still alive,
though in desperate condition. The stakes (s2,-
OOO had been handed over by the holder to Sullivan
Notwithstanding the judges decided in favor of Nor
rissey. disgraceful growing out of the al owe
affair took place at tavern called the Seem, on
Broadway on Friday afternoon and in the course Of
the melee, awful Gardner bit off part of the
of dublin Tricks chewed it up and spit il
out on the floor!
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-26

THE BIsHoP OF NORTH CAROLINA. 1t will be seen
by the proceedings of the Episcopal General Conven
ton that the difficulty in regard to the credentials of
the Rev. DR.. Atkinson of Baltimore Bishop elect of
North Carolina and the resignation of Dr. Ives, his
predecessor has been amicably settled by the Con-
vention resolvingto accept them valid and regular
The new Bishop, therefore, will be consecratcd, and
it is said with great ceremony, at Trinity church, in
New York, as soon the Convention shall adjourn.
On the same occasion Bishop Ives will be regularity
dcposcd.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-26
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Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-26

The Hon. Mr.. Dobbin has just left for the city of
Washington. His recent visit to the soaboard and
the several stations under his supervision will en-
able him to do ample justice to all branches of our
Navy in his report at the coming session. Mr.. Dob
bin is fine scholar, sound statesman, and emi-
nently qualified for the distinguished post which he
holds under this administration We have never had
aSecretary sincerely anxious to give vigor and
strength to the naval department Of the public serv-
ice, than he. Pennsvlrunia.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1853-10-26

GOLD HILL. There no longer remains any doubt
of the sale of the celebrated mines at Gold Hill, in
this County, to Northern company. Burton Craige,
Esq., informs that he has been fixing the writings
between the parties, counting the money, &c. We
have not ascertainetbhe whole amount of the sales,
but it is probably not over half million of dollars
One lot was sold for S1O5, 900, and the cash paid
down; another for $45, 900; and another, the cash
for which was paid down in gold, for $4,000.
Salisbury Banner