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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

EARLY MARRIAGE.-At a recent elec.
,ion in San Antonio, Texas. Mexican
"boy" attempted to vote, bu, from his
youthful appearance his vote was chal-
lenged, and it was proven on oath that
he was but thirteen years of age. The
Ledger says that he has wife and a
child one year old. and for the sake of
gratifying curiosity, the editor of tha,
paper was led to consul. a physician.
on the subject, and was assured ihat this
"boy" could not have been exceeding
eleven years at the time of his marriage.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

A CURIosrrY.-Mr. Jacob Sando, of
Menallen township, has hen that, in
the past year. has lald $50 eggs-the
last one Of which he had The curiosity to
measure; owing to its great size. Il
measured 81 inches by 4; and when
broken contained inside another perfect
egg, 81 inches By Sd; the space between
the two filled with the customary albu.
men-no yolk!- Getty Sen.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

PRoMIsINe CHILD.-'Pappy, can't
60 TO the geological rooms. to see the
camomile fight the rhinocercow?
.Sarlain, my son--but don't get your
trowsers torn. Strange, my dear, what
taste that boy has got for nas'ral histo-
ry-is'n.i!! No longer ago than yes
serday he had eigh. pairs of tom ca:s
hung by lEeir tails over the clo.hes-
line.' .-........
oh! b'ess his little heart-come 10
his mother, is very minute
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

,POoR DELIyERY.-A wagglsh fellow,
some what troubled with an impedimen,
ia his speech, whose quibs and quibbles
have been relished by many Of us, was
one day sitting at a public table and had
occasion TO use pepper box. After
shaking j, with all due vehemence, and
turning il in various ways. he found that
the pepper was in nowise inclined to
come forth, and he exclaimed, with IA,
celious grin; aa
'Th,.h-ihis p-ps-Pepper,boH is some-
thing li.like myself. - Sea R IS n
Why so!' inlerrogaled neighbor.
'Po po poor delivery was the reply.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
vAn Irishman who was very near

DAn frishman who was very near
sighted, about to fight duel, insisted that
he should stand six PAGES nearer TO his
antagonist than the other did TO him, and
they were to fire al the same time. This
beats Sheridan's telling fat man who
was going TO fight thin one. that the
latter's slim figure ought to be chalked on
the others por,ly person, aad if the bull
let hit him outside the chalk line, il was
to 60 for nothing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

81
RETURN To NATURE.-We envy moi
the man upon whom even the shades oi
forsy years may not yet have fallen. who
does not recognize in The following fine
passage from Greeley's address before
The State Fair Of Indiana, a transcript OF
thoughts and longings of his own:
As for me. 10 ng tossed on The storm
lest waves of doubtful conflict and ar
duous endeavor, | have begun to feel,
tempest drived voyager's longing for
land, the wanderers yearning for the
hamlet where in childhood he nestled by
his mothers knee, and was soo,hed to
sleep on her breast The sober down
bill Of life dispels many Illusions. while
it develops or strengthens within US the
a tachment, perhaps long smoo,hed, OF
overland, for t.that dear hut, our home. >
And so /, in the sober afternoon of life,
when its, sun if rot high, is still warm,
have bought me few acres of land
in the broad still country, and bearing
thilher nv household treasures, have
resolved TO steal from the ci,y's labors
and -nxielies at least one day in each
week, wherein to revive as farmer the
memories of my childhood's humble
home. And already realize that the
experiment cannot cost so much as il
is worth. Already | find that in days
quiet an antido;e and solace for the
feverish, fostering cares of the weeks
which environ it. Already my book
murmnrs soothing evening song to my
burning, throbbing brain, and my trees,
gently stirred by the fresh breezes, whis-
per TO my spirit something of their own
quiet strength and patien. trust in God.
And thus do | family realize, but for a
brief and fitting day, the serene JOY
which shall irradlate the Farmers voca.
lion, when fuller and truer Education
shall have refined and chas;ened his an.
imal cravings. and when Science sball
have endowed him with her treasures.
redeeming Labor from drudgery while
quadrupling its efficiency, and crowning
with beauty and plenty our bounteous,
beneiicent Earth.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

S The ssenes which took place al
the Woman's Rights Convention, were
among the most amusing We ever par.
iicipated in. There were no less than
:renly people talking at The same time,
VIZ: eleven bloomers, one boque. seller.
three make, boys. two ami slavery men,
two come, outers," and The editor of the
Tribune. We annex the speeches:
"'rhe female has been trampled on for
centuriess" t
"Go it. old gal!'' .r @-5.-. ~.-.s
GAS is this handful of flowers, SO is
the perfume which is waited from the
garden of philanthropy"
Cas-
"Is there person in this assembly
who ever had mother!" r.
IL expec. noi." s-a
"The pulpit must come to the rescue.
If evil is ever foored in this world, right
eousness must wrestle with il.
GOOD again. Who'll form ring
1.-The bonds of Inc slave must be loos.
ened. The landis groaning with wick
edness ......... ..r... s....,........
"Got the cholic, perhaps. Give il a
lit,Ie gin and peppermint.
MIR. President, there is only one pa
per in the State that stands up for the
cause of right and progress-and that
paper is mine." -s...r s-.....a
"Three cheers for the old white coat y
woman is a great institution, and
should have her rights"
"rhat's ,he fact Let's lick err"
As This remark seemed TO have doub.
lie meaning, it got up general laugh, in
the midst of which we left Dufchmdn.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
j. ID. Deyin,
ATTORNEY AT LA w ,
oTTUMwA, IOWA

OTTUMWA, IOWA.
WILL practice in the Courts OF the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NorARY PUB
L,c. he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds Of Trust, &C.,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAE-
c,ra rxAMINATIoN OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
Of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
Rr.Y ESTATE. July 4th 1881.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
THE HAPPY UNHAPPY COUPLE.

We may be wrong, but somehow or
other when we hear married couple
my darling and my loving each other
in society, we can't help thinking they
lead cat-and-dog-life at home. We
have had this demonstration so often;
that it appears like fixed fact in our
mind. 3u. whether this honeymoon
style of address be genuine or affected,
we dislike to hear it very much. Terms
of such warm endearment should be
kept for the closet. There is enough of
The animal 10 make about as disgusting
and indecent as parading of bridal cham.
bers on steamboats, and hotels; and we
look upon the latter as the very acme Of
iadelicacy.
There we're Mr.. and Mrs. Stubbs.
that We had the infelicity of knowing
some years ago. A couple of more low.
iag people IN company never was. Mr..
S. appeared SO kind and attentive, that
be seemed as though he could not let the
winds Of heaven blow upon her ever so
gently.
'Leonora, nv doyey, den, sit near the
window in the draught; know is will
take cold, and then what will poor lubby
du!
And then she replies
No danger, Lubby dear, and the fresh
air is so delightful
'Well then, let Lubbv put his hand
kerchief around your neck.
Thank you. love; do not wish it.
Darling Leonora, you know you must
take care of yourself fer Lubby's sake
for what would be this glit'ering world
bu, dismal tomb without y ou. Kiss
me, dearp &
Many such scenes as these have we
witnessed between this happy couple. -
We were young then. and we thought il
real, and sighed to think when il became
our turn TO wear the bands of ma,rimo.
ny, if we should be as happy as Mr..
and Mrs. S,ubbs appeared TO be.
We have been rather rudely awaken
ed from the dream Of youth. and we
have long since discovered that Mr.. and
Mrs. Stobbs were couple Of hypo-
critics, who assumed theis party dress,
the garb in which we have endeavored
to portray them. We were very much
shocked the fire. time we discovered the
true condition of things between Mr..
and Mrs. s.
We had been in the habi, of calling in
upon the s. sans ceremonie. One day
after strolIing round the garden, we went
into the house and meeting no one. we
walked into the rarlor AND took our seat
to look over the animals which lay upon
the centre table. We had scarcely been
seated moment when we were startled
by loud and angry alteration in the
next room. The voices sounded very
much like those under the government, OF
Mr.. and Mrs. S,ubbs. bu, that seemed
SO impossible that we fel, inclined TO
doubt The evidence of our senses, until
names we're given, which no longer left
room for doubt aa
i .ion't care what you say. Mr.. Stubbs.
II can't appear as other ladies do in
company. will not 60 at all. have
not single dress fit to wear
Mrs. s., you must put an end to your
extravagance. II is not a month ago,
since you run me to great expense for
three new dresses, and now you want
another. You cannot have one. mad.
am ae 80 si37T sSl
.BuiI will.'H as he
But you shall mot, madam
But ] say ] will, and when ] say il,
| mean it, e
You shsn't.' Hs g a.aas 81
| viii. ssai s1iaB sas
I'n ba did il iflppsy for il. "a Ypu
ough, to be ashamed married wonpr
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
James baker,
ATTORNEY 1T LAW,
Ottumwa, Iowa,

Office in the South Room Of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Public.
and as such, win take the acknowledgment
Of deeds and other instruments. DE keeps
Constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
oes etc. December eth, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
Dr. F.G, NcCIintick,

Of Dahionega, WapeHo County. I1ssa,
"AVING resumed the practice of med
III icine and surgery, tenders his profes-
sional services to all who may favor him
with call. Office near his residence in
Dahlonega, where he will be found at all
times except absent on professional bust
ness. July 25th, lS53-6m.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

vThere is a man down east. rather
a facetious chap. whose naue is New.
He named his first child Something; il
was Something New. His next child
was called Nothing; it being Nothing
New.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
Dr. Jamcs Fullerton ,

TIAyING permanently located in OF
III tumwa, tenders his services to the
citizens of the place and vicinity,
He may be found at his office, one door
East of Hawley's Store, or at the "ottum-
wa House," except when absent ON pro-
fessional business. lsept 10, %
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

D'A young nobleman, celebrated for
his herculean strength and rashness. has
made voyage from Venice TO Trieste
alone, standing ON Two planks four feet
long, by one foot wide and four inches
thick, fastened by an iron clasp, and
without any help but pole. He arriv-
ed al Trieste, 20 miles from Venice, cafe
and sound, having won his wager.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
3. ROBINSON.
J. c. JOHNSON
DRs. ROBINSON q JOHNSON,

VY7 OULD inform the citizens Of Dab
w lonega and surrounding country,
that they have entered into partnership i'll
the practice of medicine in its various de-
partments.
w hen not absent on professional busi-
ness they viii be found at their office or
respective residences.
Dahlonega, April 28th. lS53-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
%. #. Gaylord
A u I'll o N E E r,
oTTuMWA, IOWA

OTTUMWA, IOWA. n. aTt a
UTILL attend tomaking sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
At any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in 0ttumwa, unless absent
on business May 10Th, 1901.
November lst, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
Paper Platforms.

The prevalent custom among the De-
mocfatic leaders and orators of adherins
to political platforms" by profession.
but repudiating them in practice, is well
hit of by Mr.. Dickinson in a speech
made at Democratic ratification meet
ing at Rochester on Thursday evening
last. In speaking of the empty 'spoils.
hunting declaration with which the ears
and votes of the people are so often
caught, Mr.. Dickinson relaed the fol.
lowing anecdoie: ~
"A gentleman in Philadelphia having
purchased large number of wild pig.
cons, put a dozen alive into a basket,
tied cloth over il, and sent his IRISH
servant, who had jus, come over and
was quite green, but not SOFT, as Irish
men never are. 10 carry it 10 his friend
in another part of the city, with note
begging his friend to accep. the pigeons
as a present. Not knowing what was
in the basket, and hearing a fiuuering,
Pat United the cloth to look in, and the
pigeohs few ont and we're off. He tied
the cloth carefully over again. and went
on ~ the gentlemen and delivered his
note.
.Ah, my good fellow saiii the gentle.
man,. see you have dozen live pig
cons for me; give my thanks to Your
master, and here's quarter for you
And is it upon The paper that you
said they were!' inquired Pat.
Certainly says the gentleman, the
paper says YOU have dozen live pig
cons
BY 81. Patrick said Pat, I'm glad
you find 'em on the paper, for the devil
a one is there in the basket. ="
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

THE American Methodist have
built churches at the rate Of three per
week. and printed books =, the rate of
one per minute, during the pas. 60 years.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

1We are happy to announce that
the Mosqueto question is nearly settled.
Jack Frost has driven the litsle blood
suckers 10 their winter quarters,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

vA Scoichman who lately put up at
Quebec was asked in the morning how
he slept, mon" replied Douald,
'.nae vera weei. either, but was muckle
better off than the bugs, for biel ane o.
them closed an e'e The hale nich,.'' at
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

ET I'm old bachelor, having been
laughed q. by party ofpretty girls. told
them: "You are small po,atoes,"---
I've may be small potatoes" said one
OF them, "but we are stCeet ones.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

IVA love sick swain. in describing, a
kiss, says j. is dranght that passes
through the system like a bucket OF
water through basket of eggs. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

10 The man that was "fired with in-
dignaiion" has been cx,inguished. The
fire department was called out.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

SMALL Cow.-They tell of cow on
exhibition at ,he Ohio Stale Fair. which
is only 80 inches high. weighing 229
pounds. and the mother Of three calves.
one of which was by her side and Civ
ing milk, though only l3 monshs old!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
MASONIC.

r THE stated communication of Or
~ ruMwA LopsE No. l6, will be held
" at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 10th day of Nov, at o'clock F. M,
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing In
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
20 attend. JOHN GRAVES, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

M r. Ri s II.

DIR. Z. RUSH
UNENDERS his services to citizens of
Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders office, Main
street, 0ttumwa, Iowa. @
March Sd, l653--tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
Additional Foreign News.
NEw YoRR. Ociober &c

NEW IOhk. IoStOuCI
The Asia brought l62 passengers,
and with them Rowland Hill.
The Franklin arrived at Cowes on
the Goth.
The ship Annie Jane, Of and for Qoe-
bee, Of 900 tons, with valuable cargo
and four hundred passengers and crew.
was wrecked on the Gath ultimO, off the
Hebrides. Three hundred persons per-
ished.
A terrible accident occurred on the
great South Western Railroad near Dub
lin on the l4,h; fourteen passengers were
killed and fifty wounded, who were hor-
ribly mangled.
Whitesworth e. Go. 8 extensive mill.
at Debridge, Yorkshire, was burned. by
which l40O hands were thrown out of
employment. Loss gl50,000.
-..-a. PARIS.
The "Patrie" contradicts semi offici-
ally, that the Sultan has signed the dec
laration of war. the council merely re-
solved that no more concessions should
be made and that preparations for war
mus, be carried on with increased ener-
gy. ... .-..
The cholera is committing greater
ravages than ever among the Russian
troops on the Danube.
Before Nicholas left Olmutz, he sent
a courier TO ST. Petersburgh, with orders
TO raise new levy Of troops; eighteen
thousand men were 10 leave Toulon To
reinforce the French army a, Rome.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

UThe Indianapolis Journal says the
hog crop Of Indiana viii be ten per cent.
larger than last year. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

DThe last jewels of the Hungarian
crown have been found buried near Org
hova. iuA I'd st
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
Dr. &. e. Warden.

IIAS resumed the practice OF Medicine
and will devote his time exclusively
IN his profession. All calls in the line of
bis profession will be promptly attended
40. September ID, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
THE DEs MONIES COURIER,
rs PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
oTTUMWA, WAPELLO CO., IOWA.
nv R. III. WARDEN.
OFFICE IN wAsBBuRN's FRAME BUILDING,
UP STAIRS, ON THE RIGHT.

r Z H NJ S:
Two Dollars per annum, if paid inadvance,
Two Dollars and fifty cents, within 8 months,
Three dollars at the expiration of the year. !,
nT No subscription viii be discontinued
until all arrearages are paid, unless at the
option of the Publisher. Advance pay
ment is preferred ALWAYS.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
For one square {l2 lines) insertion 81 90
Each additional insertion, %
One column one year, $40 O0
column " ~ UU
column I" /" Is %
4 column ... IL 90
Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, vii be inserted,
for @5 per year.
nrPersons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWN LEGITIMATE BUST
NESS. All advertisements handed in and
no time agreed upon for publication, will
be published till ordered out and charged
for accordingly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

HThere's no blessing like health.
particularly when your sick.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

sg5RBssBs. IL very superior quail
~. on hands and for sale 81 i.aa
j. PUMROY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03
mant says:

~Dobbs, OF the New York, Dutch
mant says:
"You may talk about flutes, the singing
of the spheres and all that sort of thing,
till you are tired" In his opinion
",here is no music in the world like the
rus.ling OF a satin pe,ticoat."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

GA brother Of the late Daniel o. Con-
nell. we observe, lately died in France.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

EHENDERS his services to the citizens
of O.tumwa and vicinity.
Office and residence on Second Street.
NAV llth, 1852. ..s- a.. I. ...... ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

81 The two neighbors who fell ous''
have got in agsin.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-03

AL shan. "se,' any MORE Devil.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-11-17
The English scheme and Cuba.

HANAyA, Oct. 10, 1853.-It is certain
that the policy indicated in my last letter
is fully determined for Cuba, and will go
into effect, it is contemplated here, as early
as February next. The agent of one par
ty, who has asked the privilege of intro
ducing "thirty thousand negroes" has
replied to his principal, from Madrid,
London and Paris, in succession, that his
mission is approved and sanctioned by
the Three Powers, and Don Jose Suarez
Agudin will be protected in his benevolent
enterprise by Spain, England and France.
The year 1890 in the fixed limitation for
slavery in the erpediente which has been
approved here by the purchased junto,
upon which is to be based the Convention
for ''the protection of the integrity of
Cuba The first effects here will be to
to depreciate the value of property; for
although thirty years Of slavery
are to expire before that class will begin
their apprenticeship in slavery, yet, when
the new introduction will cost but from
seven to nine ounces per head, in
that proportion must it effect the prop
erty of present proprietors. This is of
but little consequence; it is the long flu
ture--that constant introduction upon our
borders of a new system, that will have
all the essentials of slavery, without the
name, until the vast preponderance of the
race, under the aggravations Of their free
dom, will throw off the shackles, at the
expense of little white blood that may in
terrupt or be an obstacle to their purpose
The effect upon the industry of our
country-the whole country-must be
considered, while the South must not be
sacrificed. What philanthropy may coun
sci must be with reasonable foundation;
and there is nothing that purity can rest
upon, in this matter, save the honor and
good faith of the Spaniard, who will deal
with his subjects as he has ever done with
/ the "Emancipados,' and there will be no
actual freedom for the negro, until goad
ed beyond endurance, the bonds are bro
ken by general massacre Of their task
masters. If this principle was possible
of establishment upon an honest basis, the
moral, phiianthropic and Christian view
would be very different, and the South
could conform the character of its institu-
tons to meet the necessity; but, not as it
will exist, and as it does exist, can this be
obtained. No willing negroes will come
here; they have to be hunted and caught;
murder. robbery, and every variety of
fraud, as now mingling with the ''Slave
trade" must still continue, and the negro
will know no difference in condition, while
much larger quantity of human life
will be annually sacrificed to fill the Gu
pidity of9the Spanish heart t.--New York
Times.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-11-17
Pension Frauds.

Pension frauds are becoming SO fire.
quent that the government has determined
to punish them in the severest manner
Pension agents and others have frequent
ly been in the habit of manufacturing ev-
idence to get pensions: They have pro
cured false certificates, and added certain
things to evidence which was not in itself
sufficient to procure pension. The. gov
ernmcnt has been liberal in paying pen
sions not only to soldiers Of the revolution
and other wars, but to their widows and
children. Dishonest persons have availed
themselves of this liberality, and they have
too frequently succeeded in drawing mon
ey from the treasury by forged papers,
The government is determined to stop this
business, and system of more rigid scru-
tiny is introduced, and the guilty ones are
punished with severity. 1t is no longer
ago than last May, we believe, that Walter
Taylor was sentenced to the penitentiary
of this State for ten years, for issuing
fraudulent pension papers, Since then
the government has found another case in
which he had committed the same crime,
and instructions were Immediately trans
mitted to the proper officers to bring him
up for another trial. The result is that
he is now sentenced TO prison for five
more years. Those who commit pension
frauds will hereafter find sshard row.
before them.-Lhf1ffo,aI Times. -