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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
wellington md Picaon.

During the Pcnlnsular war frequent
complaints had been made to Sir Thomas
Picton, by the soldiers under his CON-
mand. tina, they did not receive their ra-
lions regularly. In some cases i, was
nearly noon before breakfast was pro.
yided. Sir Thomas sen, for the Com
missary--a young scion Of the aristocra.
cy, who conceived that the accident OF
noble birth. entitled him to rank with
the heroes who had won their honors in
defence Of their country a. the cannon
mouth. The young nobleman appeared.
Sir Thomas ssa,ed the complaint, and
commanded him to provide the soldier
food in proper time. But the naughty
spirit Of England was reused, and he
replied by desiring Picton to mind his
own business. Sir Thomas calmly
walked to the door of tho marquee, and
pointing 10 a high tree opposite. said:
"Do you see ,ha, tree. sirl"
"Cer,ainly." =
"Well, cir. il every man under my
command be not supplied with food be.
fore eigh. o'clock tomorrow morning.
shall hang you dead upon that tree a,
nine" PHI
Boiling with rage The young nobleman
FASTENED TO the Commander in. chief, the
Duke of Wellington, 10. complain agains.
Sir Thomas. The Duke listened to the
whole charge in silence. When i. was
concluded, he exclaimed:
"And he said he'd hang you, did he!"
ayes, my Lord"
''Fai!h. then, ] advise you 10 provide
the rations IN time, for l never knew
Pic,on TO break his word in my life."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
- Drugs. Medicines. - .
NJ Paints, Oils, 49,
Mka Dye Stuff.
90 Perfumery. re. Re.

II is . pleasure for him TO say that Ne
stock is now entirely complete. and that 10
\ is pleased at all to wait on customers who
may be SO fortunate as 10 give him : call:
and he hopes By faithful and prompt sttsn-
ton to his own business, not pnly to merit
but to share reasonable portion of the
public patronage. His stock consists u
part OF the following articles. viz: =
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
DIR. mcKEMNY'S REGULATOR

In. WChEMNxo hEGULAxUH
The Great Remedy for Cholera
for 1850 and 1851.
TNHE most certain cure for DiarrhGa,
u Dysentery, Cholera Morbus and Chol-
era now in use. Call on the Agents and
see certificates.
Manufactured and sold wholesale and
retail by McKENNY 4 MILLER, Druggists,
Burlington, Iowa.
For sale in Otfum,oa. by John Pun.
roy; in Agency City, By c. C. Lyman;
nj Eddyuii'e, by e. Z. anderson; By
John Miller halt way befUeen Eddy
rille and OtfumUa, and by agents
throughout the Hest.
July 9th l852.6m.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
NEW LEATHER STORE.

NEW LEATHER STORE,
On Main Street. KeOkuk, lows.
THE subscribers have recently opasd q
Il House in this City, on Main SnsEr.
north side, in GAMRLE's NEW BuILDIfs, fos
the manufacture Of LEATHER I al
its branches, and for the transaction. Of 5
general
HIDE. LEATHER. E4NyrR.S
OIL md SKfOE.JL.aKERB
FINDING. BUSINESS. ~
and will keep constantly on hand IN snl
complete assortment of all goods dong
ing to the trade, and are prepared ard dc.
termined to dispose Of them, wholese and
retail, upon as favorable terms as dn ~
had in st, Louis and Cincinnati marl9ts.-
Every exertion will be made to keep 3oods
OF the very best quality.
We respectfully invite the attenbu e
Merchants and Manufacturers OF ID sus.
rounding country to an examinationH ouS
stock and prices before purchasingl else
where. Our stock comprises every Ssticls
belonging to the trade.
The highest market price in cash vi -
paid for Hides and Skins.
A. r. THOMAS SEQ.
keokuk. Dec. 18th, l85l-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17

ID ESPONSIBLE MEN ARE WAN
LII TED TO CANVASS this State ,tais
Fall and Winter, making a systematic and
thorough effort in selling
Parley's Cabinet Library,
GO volumes l6mo.-500 illustrations
1000 pages,) by Hon. s. q. 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 a good chance by address.
sing the Publisher.
Please address, POST PAID.
GEO, e. RAND,
Publisher of Farley 8 Cabinet Library.
Dec. 10Th, 1852. 3 Cornhill, Boston.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
FALL ARRIVAL
AT THE
New Drug Store.
SIGN Of THE BIG MORTAR.
Wholesale and Retail
WILLIAM l.. ORR.

US NOW OPENING in the room
IL formerly occupied by w. 8. Garter
a. CO., large assortment Of fresh
DRUGS. MEDICINES, PRINTS,
OILS, DYE-S7UFFS,
PERFUMERY, &c.
His stock has been selected with par
,icular regard to freshness and purity.
and can be recommended to Physicians
and others who want articles tina. can be
depended upon. His stock consists in
part of the following articles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
Notice.

j AN about starting for the Pacific and
4 during my absence my agent Heman
r. Graves, will be intrusted with full pow
er to sell and convey any Of my real es-
tate. and any other act necessary to close
up the business of my Exchange and Loan
Office. Persons having business with me
will call on him. JAMES C. TOLMAN.
April 29th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
D. P. Inskeep & Go.

THANKFUL for past favors from the
1 citizens of Wapello and adjoining ::coun,
ties, would respectfully invite their atten.
ton to their New Stock of
FALL B. WINTER GOODS,
which they have just received and Opened.
Consisting in part of DRY GOODS,
such as
LUSTRES, LYONESE CLOTHS,
MUSLIN DE LANES, &c.
Also large lot of Staple Goods such as
Bleached q Unbleached MusIins,
from 81 to l2A cents per yard. Drillings,
Striped and Checked ShirtIngs, Tickings of
various prices from LA to Poets per yard ;
FLANNELS, LINSEYS, TWEEDS,
JEANS & SATINETTS.
A large lot of Doors SHOES, HATS and
CARS, HARDWARE, QUEENswARE, GLASS
WARE, GROCERIES, and an assortment of
HOOL Ks.
All of which being bought low by an ex-
perienced buyer We are determined to make
Il your interest to call and examine for
yourselves. DIP. INSKEEP Il CO.
Nov. 10th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17

EDIToRIALs.--A noted chap once wen,
into the sanctum Of an editor, and in.
dulged IN a TRADE against citizen, with
whom he was on "bad terms"
81 WISH" said he, "ihat you would
write very severe article against Mr..
B.. and pu, il into your paper"
Every WE'LL" was the reply. and after
some conversation the visitor wen, a.
way.
The next morning Se came rushing
into the Office in a violent state of excite
ment.
'Whai did you put in your paper! -
hhaye had my nose pulled, and been
kicked twice."
IL wrote severe article, as you de-
sired" calmly returned the editor, sand
signed gear name to IT,"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
CITY BOOK STORE,

In the Post Office Buildings, on 2d(tssss.
between Main and Johnson.
ID B. OGDEN has established il Kee-
III. kuk a Store for the sale Of Books.
Stationery, and all articles usually {ouna
in Eastern city Book Stores. wike ~
hopes, by close attention to busibss, g
Moines Valley. ~
!. MERcaAErs wishing orders filledin Nh
line, WILDE accommodated, on bettt tsrna
than can be obtained in st. Louis, Sspeei-
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, "a Fam
cy articles. He will endeavor alfays q
have on hand general assort}ent 80
the day. 8is' ~
CHEAP LdTERArURE.--A full asstt1eoA
on hand, Of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully ilyiseVto via-
1t ais establishment before purchasik slse.
where. June 9th, l85lF
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
Money! Money!

NAUHhCy. WOHHCyF
A LII persons indebted to us will please
IA call and settle. This is the first call
we have made on our customers and hopeit
viii meet with prompt attention.
The notes and accounts will be found in
the hands OF Mr.. Chas. Dudley, in the abb
sence OF VIM. b. Street.
~ STREET BROTHERS. {
Agency City. Sept. LIST, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
MASONIC.

"A THE stated communication of Or
Xxx rUMwA LODGE No. l6, will be held
wv at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the oath day Of March, at z o'clock p. M,
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. X. IL. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
J, PUMROY'S
/ t11bolesale an6 Rsiail
DRUG STORE
Ottumwa. iowa.
Ottuniwa. Iowa.

TOHN PUMROY would inform the psb
- lie, his friends. and the '.rest of man-
kind" that he has just returned with isfsS
and CAREFULLY srLrcTED STOCK OF 11xSt1
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
CLEGH0RM & HARRISON,
MONEY! MON EYH

A LII PERSONS indebted to me will
n please call and settle. This is the
first call have made on my customers.
and hope it will meet with prompt atten-
ton. 1t is money Iwant. aud by paying
attention to this advertisement. il may
save cost and trouble. DAVID SANDS.
Ottumwa, Jan. Goth, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17
Their Imitators fail always

In equalling them, for want OF public sup
port, and the poor dupes who are led to
subscribe to the hastily born enterprises
which spring up every year to dilude the
public, with, promises of wind and words
of sound. find that 4.i& s8f4t
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17


hsad Of The siairs--good night"
went up stairs 10 the room she had
,sinied out. opened ,he door and went
il. Il was furnished. you might say.
siehly; the bed stood in the further cor.
Ger, wiih blue dsmask curtains in the
front. l undressed myself quickly. as
uas somewhat Tired BY my days adyen.
lures. walked TO The bed and drew aside
The curtains. and there lay Q man weller
ing in his blood. with his throat cut from
ar 70 earl II 10 vain 70 attempts to de-
scribe my feelings. | immediately dress.
Cd myself. with . presence Of mind
which have never been able to account
for. l then tried TO open The door. which
70 my horror found was locked. Glanc'
ing around the room my eye fell upon
the irons in the fire. place; | sna.ched one
sp, and with one stroke. broke the lock
and opened the door. Running down
the stairs. l found the front door fassen-
cd also. Having nothing to break the
lock with. l DARED into the 6rss room |
came 10. and jumped from the window
into an alley OF. the side of the house.
and had merely time to conceal ms self.
when heard the people crying murder.
aud I saw the very woman that ! came
With. followed BY several Of the police,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-03-17

Books and Stationery.
A good assortment of Books and Sta
tionery. A splendid article of writink ~
per, and any quantity Of things in tbS Ne.
ton line. A first rate lot Of JswelryEwss
ranted genuine.
-ALSO.--
A choice lot of Liquors, for mslieAt
uses. consisting of Cogniac Brandy. Porn,
Medaira and Malaga Wines. Rye Wh1ksy.
Old Monongahala, and right good artas ss
common "BALDfAcE."
And he is anxious to sell the abovs arti-
Giles for what they will bring, and p.shaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forgst the
place. next door TO Warden & LeigMon's.
May 27th, 1852.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21

70 rot when Prince Albert distributed grstuit-
ously among the poor pamphlet showing how
the disease might be resisted if not wholly
counteracted. suggested that in view Of the
actual needs Of the peasantry, IT would seem
advisable to distribute potatoes rather than
pamphlets. In the same spirit, we could
suggest that sending over shareholders
even though they were once French Jacob
ms as ambassadors 10 convince Europe
that Slavery is an eminently humane,
benefcent and jOy-difusing institution, will
not be exactly the thing. There is
sound principle of law which says Second
any evidence is not admissible where the prim-
AIRY is within reach : and though Blacks are
not permitted 70 testify at the South in any
case where Whites are interested, there is no
such rule knewn in Europe. We would urge,
then. that if il be desirable TO adduce before
Europe. Southern testimony versus Uncle
Tom, theproper witnesses to send there would
be the slaves themselves. That Mr.. Soule
Mr.. venable, Gov Cobb, Mr., Guthrie and such
other shareholders as Gen. Pierce may send
out as ambassadors, will assure Europe that
Slavery is mild, benignant, moral humaniz-
inc institution, is matter Of course; as also
that Europe will be too polite TO contradict
them; but if an impression on the public Senti-
ment of the Old World is aimed at, let Cuffee
and Dinah, Sambo and Phillis. Pompey and
Dandy Jim be sent out as witnesses. II they
being released from all censtraint or undue in
fuence, shall say that they like TO be fed,
lodged, worked, logged, hunted and sold &C
cording to the laws Of Carolina and Mississippi
Europe will be very likely to believe them;
but so long as the South shall keep them
gagged at home and send Soul6 & Co. to tes-
fifty in their stead, We suspect that the evil
dence will not 60 q great way toward removing
the impression produced by Mrs. Stoves book.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21
a MEETING FOR REFORM.

II is time for 8 radical reform in the City
Government. All honest men regard with In
dgnation ind disgust the corruption and VII
lsiny of the Common Council il is known that
its members, with very few exceptions, sell
their votes to the highest bidders, and grow
rich by plundering their constituents. Facts
on this head are numerous and undenisble for
months the press has teemed with them ard
public opinion is loud and unanimous in con-
demnation both Of the crime and the criminals.
But If this opinion is TO be useful it must have
practical direction. We must not only lay the
dishonest occupants Of the City Hall under the
ban of public scorn, but we must take means
to cut of the very sources of their corruption.
Those sources are to be sought for in the Vi
cious organization Of the City Government.
Give any set of men such as are likely {, be
elected to our municipal Legislature, the power
and the opportunities of plumber conferred BY
the present Charter, and in time whatever
honesty they had will be eliminated, and they
Nbot 10 uouc W INC llcoCut
We must have q reform which will diminish
the power, and as far as possible, abolish all
these opportunities Of plumber. This reform
must not proceed from limited body of
citizens, nor can it be set on foot by any pri-
vate or selfappointed committee. In our view
it can best be commenced by great public
meeting Of all the friends of reform, without
distinction of party. Let such a meeting be
held, and let it appoint judicous committee
to embody in a bill the necessary changes in
the city Charter, and present them TO the Lee
gislature. Such bill would We doubt not, be
passed at once for there is a strong disposition
in the Legislature to free the people Of the
City from the present state of things. And
committee bearing TO Albany the voice of
great public meeting including our best known
and most esteemed citizens, would be listened
to with respect and Difference. Let US then
have such meeting, and express the desire
Of New-York for reform in definite and
practical manner. Who viii head the call
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21

him bis $4,000 salary and outfit; but Shen
Messrs. Stanly and Hunter moved amendments
TO the effect that in the event of such an appoint
ment. CHARGES shall not be sent as now TO Qua
temas and Nicaragua, they rere roted dors.
The result Of Mr.. Everett's recommendation
will probably be therefore the appointment OF
third Ambassador, with the pay of 5000 per
.nnum. TO help the two now there TODD nothing.
In accordance also with Mr.. Eyeretts re-
commendatiOn, salary and outfit were voted
for Charge to SWITZERLAND: and the Mis-
sion TO Peru was raised from Charge to full
Mission. And inasmuch as their hand was In,
an effort was made TO establish Mission to
GREECE.
Having done thus much, would t not now
be well for this body TO turn their attention to
the suffering members of the existing corps
diplomatiQue1 They have added two mlser.
able victims to their number, without attempt
ing to alleviate the condition Of the existing
sufferers. We have recently had most affect
inc recital from these gentlemen, of the ex-
orbitant prices o." ham, " chickens, d" wood
and water" and other articles, in various
Capitals of Foreign countries. And we have
been informed, on the word of men of honor,
that each of several of them is the dearest
place in the world TO live in. And yet these
complaints are all UNDECIDED, and no relief is
voted in single instance, except in that of
Peru. If Congress are determined not to re-
leye the dstresses of the present members OF
the diplomatic corps, the least they can dols
10 forbear from needlessly adding to the num-
Der of those who must be called upon TO sscri-
fee themselves upon the altar of patriotism by
representing their country in foreign courts
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T SEE THIRD PAGE 81

CoNeREss.-In Senate, on Saturday, the Pa-
cifc Railroad bill came up, and after short
postponement for the transaction Of a va
riety of private business, &c, was further
debated and several important amendments
offered. Ii was hoped by the friends of
the bill that il would pass but an amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Shields, providing
that no part Of the appropriation should
be spent within the States, was carried BY two
majority This, according 20 Messrs Rusk and
Gwin, ruined the bill, and the latter gentleman
moved TO adjourn. which motion prevailed with
the intention Of getting a reconsideration of
this vete on Monday, if possible. Mr.. SOule
declared in favor of the " Whitney scheme.
The House spent the sitting upon the Civil
and Diplomatic bill.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21
NEW FOREIGN uISsIo~s

We observe By theProceedings of the House
on Saturday, that the majority Ofthat body are
very willing to reinforce our Diplomatic Corn,
by establishing new Mission. and raising the
rank and pay Of old ones. Hey seem to have
been moved toward this patriotic effort BY tbs
recommendation of Mr.. Everett to substitute
a full Mssien to the Central American States
for the two existing Charges to that much
talked of part OF tie Continent, and BY hi.
recommendation of the appointment of a Cbaryf
10 Switzerland
That body readily accepted the suggestion Of
= full Minister to Ceetral America and vo,sd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21
NETWORK TRIBUNE.
NETWORK. MONDAY, FEB. 2l, 1853
For California.

We shall issue on THIS MORNING
Ia. Tri5gas for California, Oregon and NE SGaS
xich Islands 1t will contain summary Of all the
Latest Foreign ard Domestic News since the sailing Of
the last steamer Money and Market Reports, Mar
risges, Deaths &c.
Single copies in wrappers ready for mailing, can be
had al the Desk on This Morning Price cents
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21

NieHieAs.-The Legislature has adjourned,
S'er session of forty days The moe, important bin,
passed are those for the construction Of the sau, SIC
Name cSaa and the law iorbdains the tra:ac in Az
aent 'pir which Is to be submitted to the people for
their adoption on the third Monday In June. TIE
General Railroad bil passed the House. but was no,
acted rpsh IN the Senate. Henry s. Mead wa, a.,
pointed Agent Of the Jackson STATE Prison Tia esor
Of the Catholics 10 receive portion Of the School Pu.a
for separate schools fklei
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21

ry Lady, in selecting ribbon to adorn your
bonnet % not forget your Hair Por 10 rbbon howeer
gorTsous its color can compare, in beauty with vel
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neiter soil the beauty Of the nbeOu- BIT viii
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unite with the rbbon IL adjoining your psrsIn- Sod II 10
Clinton Hsl.) and 10 Tribune BgLdngsl Nsssas- $50
B-rs6wsy g. Marks place. also u Broadway and
q b-st, AID Booksellers Generally Ia Brooklyn .: 10
F7ltonst Add.sss Dr. Z. r. DECAY 55 Essssa. care o.
3 French
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"wros II"-Mart. G. I4.v3a
An hcRosTIC. By UyyRy GRATTAN. f.,


Dedicated t. Madame Sontsg Countess Rossi, upon the
occasion Of sudden and immediate recovery from a
we're attack Of inesA Of which the following beautiful
will fully explain, written in French with such
Of delicate modesty. by expressing her gratitude
DIR YATES lady, and kindly rendered English BY the
eminent IN gust ard scholar, Hon. Henry MEIGs Pres
ideui the American Institute thst the beauty OF such
precious Souvenir may be preserved to the American
10 Mrs ANN ELIZA WATTS:
My DEAR MADsNE-Permt me to profit BY the first
precious moment OF convaescense 10 thank you with my
waruest feelings for the Amiab- which
tGken IN health and TO oS press to you all gratitude
for medicine which you have had the goodness seud
ne. am fond OF nttrbutng my prompt resstablshment
Of health 20 its efficacy snd also love 20 preserve precious
souvenir (IemembfAnce) OF your benevolence this
occuion. Receive, the same tme dear Madame.
the assurance Of my dist lngu shed cousderntions
HENRiE1 ~ BoSsI SONTAG.
Union. Place Hotel Friday, Sept. "a, 1852.
w hen summer decks thy path with flowers
nd pleasures emile is sweetest
I no not cloud above thee lowers
T bo sunshine glds Thy happy hours.
weet, loyehest and feeest,
e'er cease to watch" lest pleasures smile
h Dghge thee IN its tolls OF Enle.
X enember. when the storm runs high,
V cling in darkness joys all shaded
q 'ercest with black and gioomlest sky,
4 pwaTd turns thy iesI-iIsught eye,
ishing, for hopes dSpelPd and faded
h! watch We " well least anxious care
crush thy heart with dark despair;
Il through all hte's scenes, through veal and w0,
| days OF health and gladness,
ID ear friend. wherere thy fjotsteps co.
q h think how transient here below
4 nv sorrow and thy sadness
r more " watch ye," least YOU stray
From HIN WHO POINTS TO LIVES SWEET WAY
The beautiful smile or myth Of the last lines be bet
ter comprehended by the intelligent than explained 10 the
uuhinkng Those who know the miraculous power oi the
acrostc can wei und srstand that It must emAnae from
Him who poipts 10 Liies sweet way" By sending q
Dr. WAITE No Az Greenwich-st, large bottle, contain
ing trh Of the dollar bottles will be sent Tree TO any part
Small bottles can be bad ofa respectable Druggists through
out he
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21

HAIR DYg AND WIGs.-BATcHELos's Man
s.coTy for these articles is celebrated IN All parts OF the
word persons wishing light elegant and durable Wig
Toupee surely be suited. Ills Hair Dive apphed, "a
sure suarantee) or sold wholesale aud retail No Wall
n Cow the sdcre.s-bewaTe OF limitations
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-21

Local AFFAIRs-The Aldermanc Con-
tempt Case was not disposed OF on Saturday,
but the various points are coming to focus,
and few days viii decide