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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
MEDICAL NOTICE.

VIHE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
4 cd of informing the citizens of Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and viii practice in all the va
rious branches of medicine. He solicits a
share of public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience to give entire satisiac-
ton to those !who may employ him. BY
unremitting study and attention to this
great science he hopes to render himself
useful to the community in which h, re-
sides. Office at the Drug Store.
A. ID. V. HUEVAL, Nj. ID.
Ottumwa, March A, lS52.tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
j. I'D. Deyin,
ATT NEY AT l. A w
oTTUMWA, IOWA.

0TTUMWA, IOWA.
NTIL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NorARY PUB
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &C.,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEyAN-
clNG, ExAMINATIoN OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 4th 1881.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
S. ROBINSON.
J. {. JOHNSON.
DRS. ROBINSON d JOHNSON,

w 0ULD inform the citizens of Dah-
w lonega and surrounding country,
that they have entered into partnership Ill
. the practice OF medicine i'll its various de-
partments.
W hen rot absent on professional bust
ness they will be found at their office or
respective residences.
Dahlonega, April 2Sth, lS53--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
$500 PER ANNUM, In ADVANCE,

of new religious reformation in Ger
many in our day. ...-
Such have been and are the Jews
Mysterious nation! Inexplicable enig-
ma! A living. perPe,ually omnipresent
miracle! A race so indomitable, so i'm
perishable, must have been raised up
and preserved for some grand purpose.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
From the Eddyville Free Press.
Proceedings Of the River Con.
fiOn.

At a Convention of the citizens of the
Des Moines Valley held at the Methodist
Church, in Eddyville, on the 4th day of
Angus. 1853, for the purpose of taking
inIo consideration the subjec: of the In
prosement of the Des Moines river, the
following proceedings were had:
The Convention was called 10 order
by J. w. Norris, on whose motion John
Lewis of Polk county was chosen tempo
rary President, and OIL motion of DR.. j..
Nos!er, J. w. Norris was appointed
Secretary pro tenn.
On motion 4 committee of consisting
of Messrs. Ii. ID. Ives, S. A. Rice. J. NJ.
Reichenker were appointed to select and
report permanent officers of the Conven-
ton.
Cn motion of DIR. Nosler: Resolved,
That all persons present from adjoining
Townships in the several counties, be
requested 10 report themselves as men,
bers OF this Convention.
On motion off w. Norris: Resolved,
that a committee of Two from each county
represented, be appointed to prepare
business and report resolutions to this
Convention.
Messrs. J. Nj. White and Newell
Smith, of Mahaska; John b. Gray and
George Leeper of Monroe; Ii. ID. Ives
and J.W. Norris Of Wapello; DIR Saylors
and John Mclaughlin of Polk; Edwin
Manning and Gen. L. A. NJ. Swazey
of Van Buren,; and J. Zook of Marion;
were appointed said committee.
A. VI. Cassidy, Esq, of Mahaska was
called upon and addressed the Conven-
ton in soOnG, practical and interesting
speech upon the subject under cons ider-
alton.
On motion the convention adjourned
TO half past | o'clock, p. NJ.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18

"You look as if you were beside your
self" as wag said to Ounce who stood
by donkey.
How can ship beat hen! While
the hen is laying one egg, the ship can
iay-to.
"Sambo, what am your 'pinion oi
Ea,s!"
"Why, / tink de one dat has de short
est tail will GET in.de hole &c quickest!'
Hats worn on the head of discourse
the bucket that hung in "Al's WE'LL" and
fragments of the man who burst into
tears, are sald to be the last curiosiiies
found.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18

VThe editor OF western paper
having lent an axe to one of his subscri-
bers, the borrower unfortunately broke
off the handle. On returning it, the man
said, "you can easily ge. it fixed"
YES" replied the editor, ..but that
will cost at least quarter of dollar"
well" rejoined the borrower, ..if
you amt rather small for an EDITOR
Here's the quarter. but I'll thank you 10
stop my paper at once.''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18

SHOULDN'T WoNpER.-A contempo-
rary, speaking OF lhs report on genlle.
mems fashions. says, "Thsre is no,
much CHANGE in gentlemen's pants this
month" Very likely.
We found it SO, in trying to make
some collections last week. Why don't
people "pay the prin,er!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
dr.. T.. YEcClintick,

Of Dahionega, IFapeiio County, Ioca,
HAVING resumed the practice of med
II icine and surgery, tenders his profes-
sional services to all who may favor him
with a call. Office near his residence in
Dahlonega, where he will be found at all
times except absent on professional bust
ness. July 18th, lS53--6m.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
Dr. e.. e.. Warden,

TAS resumed the practice of Medicine
IL and will devote his time exclusively
TO his profession. All calls in the line of
his profession will be promptly attended
10. September I'd, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
James Baker,
ATTORNEY At Lar,
OttumWa, Iowa,

Office in the South Room of MIR. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Publiq,
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
ges, s,etc. December 7th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
First Series of Resolutions.

Preamble, We, Cilizens of the Des
Moines Valley. assembled in Convention
at Eddyville on the 4lh day of August,
1883. for the purpose of celebrating in
relation 10 important questions connect
ed with the Improvement of the Des
Moines River, do hereby agree upon and
adopt the course of action Indicated in
the following Resolutions:
lst, ResolUed, That the speedy I'M
provement of the Des Moines River,
which is understood to be the object
of this Convention, is of paramount i'm
portance 10 this trade and prosperity of
this Valley, and should not, in our opin.
ion be lost sight OF, in the pursuit of any
other object, however exciting and de-
sirable.
2d ReSolved, Tha! in expressing our
views and in attempting to agree upon
a course for future action in reference TO
this subject, we do not desire 10 dwell
needlessly upon the history of the past;
but with an eye single to the spcediest
attainment of an object dear and impor.
/ tant to all of US, we would respectfully
invoke the earnest and enlightened co.
operation of all, in private life or public
station, to the end, that something e6ec
tatat may Ro,c be done, and that this may
nos be as others have been, a fruitieSs
Convention, ending in smoke.
Sd ReSotved, That the object we wish
TO attain a, this time is the adoption of
some practicable plan by which, lst the
distractions in the River. known as the
"Old DAMS" I'd. all other distractions,
such as snags and boulders, can without
doubt or contingency be removed from
the River the present season.
4ih, Res0lUed, That TO the more GER
tain attainment: of this result, we deem
the cooperation and advice of the Board,
understood now TO be present, TO be
highly important and necessary, and
even indispensable to enable this COM
mittee to discharge their duty, and the
Convention to act advisedly and finally.
9th Resolved, Tha, this Convention
| pledge TO the Board their sympathy and
cooperation, and that of their constitu.
enis, in the adoption and execution OF
any plan which they may contemplate,
or may suggest, looking TO the speedy
removal of the obs.ruciions from the
River.
9th, HesolUed, That j. II. Bonney
and George Gillaspy, Esqrs., be invited
to take seats in this Convention, and to
address the Convention in reference to
any action they may have taken, or may
contemplate taking in reference to the
removal of distractions from the River
until after which time. your committee
beg to be excused from the further con.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
n. BigIlam.

attorney s. Counsellor at Lac,
WILL practice ir u, Courts of Iowa,
w for Wapello and al Jdcent counties.
Immediate and prompt attention given to
all business entrusted to him. Office next
door east of Hawley's store.
Ottumwa, July 2S, lS53-n32.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18

TENDERS his services to the citizens
Of O;tumwa and vicinity.
Office and residence on Second Street.
MAY llth, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
botanic Physician.


II ~ L II = - II
TNENDERS his services to citizens of
4 Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders office, Main
street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
March Sd, lS53-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
HALF PAST o'clock, p. NJ.

HALF PAST | o'clock, p. NJ.
The convention re-assembleG and was
called TO order by the President.
The committee on permanent organi-
cation presented their report, which on
motion was adopted as follows:
PRESIDENT,
EDWIN MANNING, of Van Bueu Go.
VICE PRESIDENTS,
Coonrod Stutsman, of Polk co; John B.
Grey, Of Monroe CO; and ID. +. Gaylord,
of WapellO CO.
SECRETARIES,
Ii. Temple, OF Mahaska, and j. w.
Norris, Of Wapello.
The committee on resolutions made a
martial reDort as fellows.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
Business Cards.
Dr. j. Williamson,
OttumWa, Iowa.

Office on Main street.
Residence, 2nd sreet. near Hendershotts
Law Office. Iaug III '53l
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
Agriculture.

Mn. EpIroR:-- forward you for publication
in the Waterman, which am glad to say has,
for long time. consulted the interests of the
farmer, by devoting portion of its columns to
the important subject Of Agriculture, commun.
ication on the use Of Peat and Clay, by those
who till the soil. It was written by G. T. War
ing Jr., pupil of Professor Mapes. This young
gentleman has recently delivered an able and in
tcresting course Of Lectures on the importance,
10 farmers, and to our country, Of intelligent,
scientific, practical, and profitable farming. 1t
was my good fortune to attend the course. ]
had only to regret that so few of the farmers, in
the Legislature and in this vicinity, found it con-
veuient to attend. Will you confer on your az
ricutural readers, the favor of giving them the
substance of one of his lectures, in the follow
ing communication, copied from the Northern
Farmer, Utica N. Y. Perhaps, in justice to
Mr.. Warng, | should say, that ut the close Of
his lectures at Washington Hall, in Montpelier,
il was unanimously resolved, on motion of Gen.
Walton, that the thanks Of the audience be ac-
corded to Mr.. Waring, for his able, interesting,
practical and instructive Lectures.
LISTENER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
Fashion in Funerals.

1t has become Questionable IN New York
for ladies TO attend funerals TO the grave
Even the mother may not accompany the
little lileess form Of her beloved child be.
yond the threshold without violating the
dread laws ofFashon.
Oh, stony-eyed. siony-hearted, relentless
Fashion turn for us day into night, IT thou
wilt deiorm our women half cloihe with
flimsy fabric our victim children wiring the
last penny from the signing, overtasked
iolliog husband Danish to tie back coods
Thy country cousin, COMFORT reign su-
preme in the banquet hall reyeI undisputeG
at the dance but when that grim guest whom
none invite, whom nune dare deny, strides
with defiant front across our threshold, stand
back thou heartess harlequin, aud leave us
alone with our dead so shall we list the
lesson those voiceess lips should teach US
"All is Nanity.n
FANNY FERN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24

(which becomes available to roots from its
finer state of division.
When applied to md, peat aud clay retain
all gases brought to them by rains and ar
rest those arising from the decomposition OF
matters in the soil. As divisors ia compost,
they place the manures in such a state of di-
iHiion (if the word may he applied here) that
they are prevented from injury by fire fang
ing. From increased bulk they may be more
evenly spread on the land. Their greatest
value, however, in this case, as we'll as IN
those before named, depends on their reten-
ton Of oil gases resultant from decomposi-
ton. These they arrest in their escape and
permanently fix until the roots of some plant
shall traverse their pores in search OF them.
The amount of valuable matter thus saved
is much crater than would be supposed and
If any person will place small quantity of
manure in glass vessel, and expose 1t TO
the action OF sun aud rain, until more than
nine-tenlhs of its weight begoue, the fact that
there is no difference between fire aud de-
composition except that the results of the
latter are more easily retained from being
more slowly formed will strike that person
rather forcbly, aud ten chances to one that
he will set himself a, work to save his mon
ey, by the use of absorbents. Another use
of these substances is to take up the iertl-
zing constituents of the liquid excrements
of animals The liquid manure of a COW is
estimated, in Flanders, at $40 per annum.
1t cannot be worth less than that here In
most cases this is all lost, while the expense
of saving it with peat is trIfing. very
good plan is to dig out the bottom of the
stall TO the depth of about two feet and fill
this with dried peat, (muck, leaf mould, or
other vegetable deposits may be used as
well.) Ii will absorb all of the liquid man
ure, and the heat of the animal while lying
down al night will greatly facilitate It's de-
composition. When saturated, say once IN
two or three weeks, the muck should be re-
moved Persons keeping their cattle in
open yards should have never less than SIX
inches of muck on the ground, aud this
should be often removed. That taken of
should be composed under cover, that the
soluble earthy matters be not washed away
before applied to the soil.
Pea, used on light colored soils will, by
darkening their color, render them warmer,
on the same principle that makes black
coat warmer than white one, when worn
III the sun. 1t melows heavy clay soils,
and renders sands reteniive of manure.
Clay compacls light blowing sands and thus
fits them for more profitable cultivation. II
has The same power as charcoal IN rendering
them reientive.
Thorough attention to these two articles
will be repaid in all cases with increased
and permanent profit. Both peat aud clay
are constant ia the soil, and in their uuceas-
ing effect in the abstraction from rain water
of atmospheric fertilizers, and the retention
of tine organic part Of manures applied.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
"CnnrlrroArr. a model ofits kind

CERTIFIcArE. "A model Of It's kind
--"Dear Doctor | viii be 10 years old
mex, October For niuty-four years | have
been an invalid. unable to move except when
stirred with a lever but, year ago la.t
Thursday, heard Of the Granicular Syrup
| bought bottle, smet of the cork, aud
found myselfa new man. | can now run
twelve aud a-half miles an hour, and throw
rineieen double somersets without stopping
"P. S. A little Of your Allcumstoutum
Salve, applied to a wooden leg, reduced a
compound fracture IN nineteen minutes, and
is now covering the limb with fresh cuticle
of white gum pine bark"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24

aud the nails counter-sunk 3 Calkin is to
be applied to the hind shoe only, and is TO
be confined TO the outside heel. The inside
heel is 10 be thickened in proportion. d.
The weight Of the shoe is To be from ~ to
Is ounces, according TO the size of the
horse. 8. Horses are TO be shed with not
less than six nails IN the fore, aud seven in
the hind shoe; nor is the shoe to be attached
with less than three nails on each side. q
In preparing the foo, for the shoe, as Ilte as
possible should be pared out; and The oper-
alton should be confined to the removal of The
exlolalingparis ofthe foot only. Z. Both the
single clip at the toes" These rules may be
ofsome value to blacksmlths, lyery-men and
horsc-owners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24

Charitable Bequcst.--The Syracuse
Standard says that the will of The late
David HiusdaIe, Of Camillus, which has
been admitted to probate, contains among
others, the following bequesis 10 the or
phan Asylum of the County Onondaga,
$500 TO the Home for Friendless in
Syracuse, about $500 TO the American
Bible Society, $500; to the American
Home Missionary Society, 5000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
Important to Drinkers.

The following correspondence exhibits the
views of one of the most eminent physician
and surgeons of New York CITY on the ma
ture, tendencies and necessary consequent
ces of Alcoholic Beverage, regarding the
question primarily in lis physical aspect.
We publish it for the benefit of whoever it
may concern.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
Man is a trading animal.-[Troy Wing

Man Is a TadINT anImaT.-T TOY wing.
OF course he is-a regular pcdlar, dealing
in all sorts of wares. A trader IN politics, III
religion, IN morals In all that pertains to
swopping, he's ahead ofal creation. He'll
sell his health for pleasure that will not last
him an hour. He will exchange his soul
for a qualification that turns to ashes in the
testing. He will barrier his principles and
sacrifice his party for the scanlIesi dripping
Of the treasury or the poorest honors of of
fee. Yes, yes, man is trading animal. "
- Albany Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
40 'vIEE MUSICAL WORLD.

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give spi-ficpn Buyers ~ho unaarsiand their inter
ests will caii before Purchasing tlsrvhefe
BENNETT & CO.,
50:isiy 36l Broadway New Y-fk.
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SnoElNG tlonsEs The following are the
regulations If the British army upon tins
subject. They were prepared by mixed
commission Of officers aud eminent aud ex-
perienced professional men. and have re-
Gently been issued 81. The shoe is to be
beveled of SO as TO leave a space aud pre-
ven, pressure 10 the sole. 2. II is not to be
groosed or iettefed. but simply punched
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NETWORK,
Are sole agents ira the united states


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Their extraordinary facilities enable them offer a
Goods, both foreign and domestic, tie lowest pos BILE
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Paper made order, any size OF weight Lihrrll ad
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-11-24
DR.. WikhamS to DR.. Caraochan.
New YORK Oct. %. 1853.


DEAR SIR AS you are Chief Surgeon
to Z" Wards Island" the largest hospital IN
the United States, aud have large aud sue
cesslul practice as well as your hospital ex-
perlence, would be pleased, indeed, to have
your written opinion IN relation to the physi-
illogical effects of "spirituous liquors" wine,
beer, &c, upon the constitutions FIRST: Do
they extract the vitality of bone, muscle
bood-vessel aud nerve, thereby deprising
the system of its healing force, So that irac.
tured or broken bone, flesh wounds, &c.
are much longer, more tedious aud more
painful in being restored. Second Do
they, when taken otherwise than as a medl-
cine, render the system more susceptible of
disease and more difficult TO cure when any
disease may become seated III the constltu-
ton. These are great aud vital questions,
and your opinion aud experience will be
kindly received by an inquiring public, as
we'll as by your obedient servant.
B. BROWN WILLIAMS.
To J. n. CARNoCHAN, Prof Surgery. &c