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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
A NIaine Wolf story.

The first settlers in Maine says cor.
respondent of the Beddiford Journal
found, besides its red faced owners, 9TH
er and abundant sources of annoyance
and danger. The majestic forest which
then waved where now is heard the hum
of business, and where thousand villa
ges stand-were the homes of innumer.
able wild and savage animals. Often al
night was the farmers family aroused
from sleep by the noise without. which
told that Bruin was storming the sheep
pen, or the pig-sty, or was laying violent
paws upon some unlucky calf--and Of.
ten, on cold winter evening, did they
roll large log against the door, and, with
beating hearts, draw closer around the
fire, as the DENIAL howl of the wolf echo,
ed through the woods. The wolf was
the most ferocious, blood-thirsty, but
cowardly of all, rarely attacking man,
unless driven by severe hunger. and then
seeking his victim with the utmost per-
tinacity.
The following incident occurred in the
early history Of Biddeford:
A man who then lived on the farm now
occupied by Mr.. Il. was, one au.
ium, engaged in telling trees at some
distance from his house. His little sou
eight years old, was in the habit, while
his mother was busy with household
cares, of running out into the field and
woods around the house, and often where
the father was at work. One day, after
the frost had robbed the trees of their
foliage, the father left his work sooner
than usual, and started for home. just
by the edge Of the forest he saw curl
rious pile of leaves. Without stopping
10 think what had made il, he cautiously
removed the leaves, when what was his
astonishment to find his own darling boy,
lying there sound asleep! "rwas but
the work of moment TO take up the
hllle sleeper. put in his place small log,
carefully replace the leaves, and conceal
himself among the nearest bushes, there
TO watch the result.
After waiting short time, he heard a
VOLTS distan. howl, quiskly followed by
another and another, till the woods seem
ed alive with the fearful sounds. The
howls came nearer and in few minutes,
a large gaunt, savage looking wolf leaped
into the opening, closely followed by the
the whole pack. The leader sprang d.
rectly upon the pile OF leaves, and in an
instant scattered them in every direction.
Soon as he sa W the deception. bis look
of ferceness and confidence changed to
that of the most abiect fear. He shrank
back, covered to the ground, and pass.
lively awaited his fate; for the rest, enrag-
ed by the supposed cheat. fell upon him,
tore him in pieces, and devoured him on
The spot. When they had finished their
comrade. they wheeled around. plunged
into the forest, and disappeared. With
in five minutes from their disappearance
not wolf was in sight. The excited
father pressed his child to his bosom,
and thanked the kind Providence which
had led him there to save his dear boy.
The boy. after playing until he was wea-
ry, had laid down and fallen asleep. and
in that situation the wolf had found him
and covered him with leaves till he
would bring his comrades to the feast;
but he himself furnished the repast.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

England could pay her debt, of four
billions of dolla.s in IA years, if she
would take the pledge. and devote all the
money now spent in intoxicating drinks
to Its liquidation. What a fact. And
we have calculated but the mere money
spent; not the waste Of time, labor, life
and health.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

10 An exchange says an old sheep
gave birth 10 "a lamb, in Cambridge, last
weeks Belonging 10 a pidov lady ,cith
sac legs and fine ,cool all oUer her head!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

attorney &. Counsellor at Lar,
OTTUMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa.
(Office on Main st. same entrance as
Post Office.)
"a WILL attend to professional business IN
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partlc-
ular attention given to collecting and Sc
curing debts. Real Estate and other agen-
cies solicited.
i Jan. 29th. l852.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
wDivide the nrooer,v. real .,ai,s,

DDiyide the property, real andipes-
sonal, in the United States, equally a.
mong the inhabitants, and each indivitl
ual, would possess about three hundred
and ninety dollars. a
The churches, or edlfces COR public
divine worship, in the United States,
number thirty six thousand, of which the
Methodists own one-third.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

u The public are warned against
notes Of the Bank Of Chicago, signed by
Seth Paine, which are worthless. Ii
would be we'll to bear in mind the differ
ence between the "Bank Of Chicago"
and the "Chicago Bank"--the frs. named
is not good, while the notes Of the last
named are current.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
Dr. Charles Leib

V,enders his professional services to the
citizens of Ottumwa and vicinity
Office two doors east of W. l.. Orr's Drug
store. Residence on second street, one
door east OF J. T. Baldwin's.
t Ottunwa. July 22nd so
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
KEAN's FuNERA1.-Owine IN II

kEAN's FUNERAL.--O Owing "a the
crowd Of people at Kean's funeral, there
was a difficulty in getting out of the
church. A comedian who had been in
innate with him, whispered, as he went
out; while tear glistened in his eye
"This. then, is the end of Kean, poor
fellow! But he drew crowded house
to the last"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE INTERIOR

The Secretary estimates the expense
of the Department for 1854 at 81 ,92l ;.
025 ~, being less by S774,302 3s than
the estimates for 1853.
The Patent office contained in jam
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

Mother" said an inquisi,ive urchia.
a lew days since, 'swould you have been
any relation to me if father had INT mar
ried you!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
MISCELLANY.
FARMERS HYMN FOR WINTER

FARMERS HYMN FOR WINTER.
oh, Thou to whom our tho'ts we raise
Throughout the ever changing year,
Teach us TO fitly sing Thy praise,
And bow to Thee with love and fear.
Tho nature die an icy death,
All hidden meath the wintry snow,
We know that Thy reviving breath
will cause her streams again to flow.
Omniscient source of every good,
In all Thy ways we're ever blest; @
In ev'ry ill,-well understood; g.. a0+
Thy constant goodness stands contest.
Thy mercies, Lord, are ever sure;-
And when we view the snow and plain
Our hopes on Thee we rest secure:-
Thou wilt the summer bring again.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
James Baker,
.ATTORNEY At LAM,
OttumWa, Iowa,

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Public.
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
OF deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Moriag-
ges. etc. December 7th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

wA poor fellow having lost her
whose laying powers were excellent,
thus lets his feelings break out in an ag-
ony of song:
"Huever stole my old blue hen,
Thed betr letur B
She allwz laid 2egzada, m
Sundiz she laid 3d.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20

OLD TowsER--A Parody.
Dont you remember old Towser, dear Kate !,
Old Towser. SO shaggy and kind?
How ne as'd to lay day and night.by thegate
And seize interlopers BEHIND"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
DIR. James l.. Taylor

HNENDERS his services to the citizens
j of O;tumwa and vicinity.
Office at his residence on the South East
corner of the Public Square, in the Carter
property.
May llth, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY
4 OF THE NAVY.

The Secretary of the Navy, in bring
ing to the notice of the President and
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
THE DIES. MONIES COURIER,
3 Is ruBLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
OTTUMWA, WAPELLO CO., IOWA.
=, Bnl nifbar6 q. maroen.
OFFICE IN wAsHBUnN's FRAME BurLDrN

OFFICE In wAsHBURN's FRAME BUILDING,
UP STAIRS, ON THE RIGHT.
II e. r M s:
Two Dollars per annum, If paid inadvance,
Two Dollarsand fifty cents, within 6months,
Three dollars at the expiration of the year.
" subscription win 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 ID lines) insertion Sl,00
Each additional insertion, so
One column one year, $40 90
4 column |" 20 90
column !" I" Is 90
column I" IL 90
Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, will be inserted
for $5 per year. u v-.g.4..-.-..sr
Persons 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. t'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-20
Business Cards.
DIR. G.. C.. Warden, ,

HAS resumed the practice of Medicine,
III and will devote his time exclusively
TO his profession. All calls in the line OF
his profession will be promptly attended
to. - September ID, 1882.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

ALEXANDRIA ITEms.-A small locomotive,
called the "Orenge,'' was thrown from the
track of the Alexandria railroad on Sunday
last, and considerably amaged.-The new To-
conceive "Prnce William" made her first
trip on Saturday last, and performed admira-
bly.-Two employees at the depot in Alexan-
dria were badly scalded while removing safe
ty valve from an engine, ON Monday.-The
Gazette is congratulating its readers upon the
improved value of real estate in Alexandria
Wheat is selling in Alexandra at ITO cents
for red, and lis to 1IS cents for white.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

MANcHEsTER-On yesterday we visited this or
dery and busy place, and were surprised at the inn.
provements which have been made there during
the last two or three months. Several new and
comfortable tenements are going up in the main
street-known as Hull street-and in the vicinity of
have been erected, one under the proprietorshp of
VIM. 2. Winfree, the other of Messrs Pkinton
and Lang. They are large and spacious factories
The factory belonging to the Danville Railros
Company is In Furnishing condition, though in
its infancy. Near the Cotton Mills the well knew
Mansion house, with tw o wings of such long stand
ing, has bsen completely altered and remodeled
The main body has been taken down and the two
wings brought forward and united in enc. The
property has been purchased and improved by Mr.
Fisher, tobacconst, of this city. All over this busy
town the sound of the carpenters plane and saw
the blacksmith forge and climbing hammer, the
coopers adze, the brlcklay ers trowel the buzz of
machinery and the various noisy but prof table i'm
PIGMENTS OF mechanical industry and skill are
heard. We were much gratifed to see also the i'm.
provements in grading and paving. This tewn can
boast ef most moral and industrious populatio n.
q large portion of which actively and steadily
engaged in various factories There is an Odd Eel.
lows Lodge, comprising some sixty memb srs, an
Order of the Sons of Temperan ce, comprisips
also about sixty members, and q comm odious Me.
thodist Church with upwards of 9 hundred in fnll
membership.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

MILITARY VIsIr.-We have heretofore stated
'na' the Law Greys beautiful and highly discip.
lined military company of Battling ore, com nanded
by Capt Richard France, intend making nm e.cnr.
sion South as far Charleston earlv in the
menln we have the bessauthority for stating tina,
shey VIII return BY way of Richmond. They ex
pect TO arrive here on the 25.h of February.
and Will remain two days. Our military comps
MES VII OF course make arrangements to give them
handsome reception. We are informed that the
1reys wall number sixty men, and W i'll be accom-.
panied py Volandts band, Of Baltimore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

PuTsAM's New MosTHLY.-This Magazine
bids fair to occupy position which we did
not believe possible in this country. 1t rivals
in int rest the best Of English works of the
same charac ter.
In the last No., which has been sent us by
Nash g. Woodhouse, is an article OF surpass.
ing interest. Ii is a communication from the
Rev. John III. Hanson, clergyman of high
standing, TO the Rev. DR.. Hawks, in which he
attempts to identify the son of Louis XVI nhe
unfortunate Louis XVIII with the Rev. Flea
ger Williams, an Episcopal clergyman, settled
among the Indians of Canada as missionary.
The proofs are astonishingly clear. Mr. Viii.
liams was first made aware Of his claim by the
Prince de Joinville, who visited him for tina,
purpose.
We will not 60 through the chain OF eyi.
dence. Every person who has any curiosity
on the subject, ought to getthe No. Whether
the fact be so or or not, the proofs are SO
strong as to render the case one of intense in.
terest. II win, beyond all question, create a
sensation in the old world. Strange would i,
be, should the son Of Louis XVI, the heir oil
Henry Nv, and through him of Hughes Capei
be recognised in the person Of an obscure In
dian missionary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

iHEArnE-This evening the popular actor Mr..
u w. Gle will appear as Don lose in the pl.v of
Don Cssar de Bszan MIR. Taylor and Mrs. Ward
will also appear in the same piece. Mr. Gile will
appear also In the play Of the Corscan Brothers"
as Meynard' one OF his most popular characters -
This is Mr.. Giles benefit night, and he being an ex
celient actor, and liberal and courteou gentle
man. We sincerely trust that he will have crowd.
ed house Give him bumper in honor of hosn;.
table Richmond
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

q The new engine for the Old Street
Fire Company OF Petersburg, arrived in that
city en- Monday. 1t is said to be a beautiful
engine in every respect. Its cost in Baltimore
was $1,000. The company turaed to receive
the new machine, and tested its powers, after
which they repaired to Military Hall and pre-
sented freman's hat to Mr.. J. V. Scott, chief
engineer of the FIRE department.. According
tothe Express, Monday was time of general
rejoicing among the fremen of Petersburg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

ET Senator Dixon, of Kentucky, arrived in
this city in the train from Washington yesterday,
and proceeded directly ON to Petersburg. His
health which has been very feeble, was somewhat
improved by the trip He is on his way 10 Charles.
ton and NAV possibly visit Havana
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

"TELEGRAPHIc RAcE."-The advices by the
steamer Africa were received in New Orleans
Oil Sunday night over the Southern line, at fif-
teen minutes past 8 o'clock, and over the West
ern line at twenty minutes past eight. The
race, it will be seen, was a close one, only
five minutes difference in distance of nearly
or quite seventeen hundred miles. 1t was
quick work, altogether, as the steamer did not
reach her dock until seven o'clock, P. M
Fortunately, electricity is unlike steam-rac-
ing is attended with no dan ger, and compet-
ton is free from accident to life or limb.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

foA AusTRALIA-The fne Eas. India packe,
snip sarteile, Captain Stafford, is lying at por,
Wathal' taking freight and passengers for Austria.
ia she 10 loading with -four from Galiegos and
Ha-si9s Mills This is the first instance of vessel
loading at this port for clearance for Australia
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

S Change of Hours.-lncreased Rate
OF Speed.-See what Adams d. Co. are doing
Tor their patrons The Express now leaves Bal.
timore at O'Clock ii, in charge of experienced
and trusty agents, and arrives in Richmond at 81
M. Goods ordered by this mornings mail. will
be delivered tomorrow morning without fail.
Our Express for the North, East and West, now
closes at 6. P M-arrives in Baltimore at an early
hour next morning.
Banks and Brokers will please tske notice. that
BY this change they will be greatly Accommodated
Drafts on England, ireland and Scotland for sale
at this office. ADAMS A. 20
no B l4th street Richmond We
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

RUTH GARNETr; or the LcUes Of the Fart Of
Rochester: New York, Dewitt and Davenport
This is romance of Court Intrigue, By Ainsworth,
a copy Of which has been sent to Us by the pub
fishers through Mr.. T. II. GRESHAM OF the perlodl-
cal depot 1t is called "Answorth's Last and Best
not having read it We cannot say whether it is or
not Ii tit be like his others il is Novel full enough
of startling incident to please the most cormorant
appetite for that sort of excitement.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

sr.ruAny-Group Nambsr Serentsen.-Cnrists
Ent,v into Jerusalem. The event here presented
occurred on the morning after the supper JUST
noticed. and FIVE days before the the saviour
death. He is now returning from Bethany and thus
makes his triumpha entry into jerusalem prepara-
tory to the cruel death which he was about 10 die
All the Evangelists mention this scene, thus $40"
ing us how deep an impression 1t made upon their
minds Nor can we wonder at this when Tor q mo
mentnwe contemplate the scene before US, so s'rk-
ingy in contrast with many other scenes wnefe inc
Saviour was despised and rejected of men,
Group Number Eighteenth can hardly be neces
sarv to solicit the attention. which this solemn scene
will be certain secure for itself II is the last
supper, OF which the Son Of Man psrtook with MS
disciples, during his early career, and hence the
,oinn,est particulars connected with it, awaken the
deepest interest.
GROUP Number Niaeteen-Hark il would seem
thu, we might almost hear that sgonizing prayer,
go. nv Father, if it be possible, let ths cup pass
from me = But no 1! the spirit alone hears that
vo;ce While thus the Saviour pleads, behold the
sleening dscipes, and learn hence the weakness OF
human nature. Their master is grooming beneath
the fearful load laid upon him, but they have fallen
into deep s'eep But he remembered the irhrmi
ties of ruortals and in his love found an apology Tor
the slumbering disciples "The spirit l2deeo Is VIII
ing, but the iesh is weak"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

e The Washington National Monument
has reached an elevation of 124 feet from the
surface, and is an object of attraction to all
who visit the metropolis of the Union.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

e Since the execution Of Saul and How
lett, in New York.. a plot has been revealed,
which, had it been successful, would have re-
suited in the death of several keepers OF the
city prison. The Express says:
Next to Howlett's was a cell out of order
and which was not used or locked. He sue =.
ceeded in making a hole through the wall
which is built of solid stone, leaving the plas-
ter on the other side untouched. This was
done under the bedstead which concealed the
hole in the daytime. 1t may be almost incre.
dibIe that a stone Of 81 inches in length, and
over a foot thick, could be removed without
noise. The stones were carefully replaced in
the daytime. 1t was intended that Hewlett
should get pistols from friend, pass through
the hole into the empty cell, and then get care
fully out and shoot the night watch, Linden
and Finley. Johnson, from the first opposed
the plot, and Keeper Wood, believing some
thing to be on foot, questioned Johnson, who
revealed the whole affair. Measures were ia
ken TO prevent their escape and Illustrate this
most diabolical attempt at murder.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

e While the ship Guy Name ring was
lying in the Mersey, at Liverpool, ON the 18th
ofJanuary, William Christie, New Yorker,
on board, killed Mezia da Costa, a Portuguese
committed for trial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

No PAss.-WilHam Jones. slave TO John Seldom.
was arrested On Monday evening, in defsu, of a
psss' by Waterman Bowen. He was ordered on
yesterday, by the Mayor, 10 laahes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

e Saul, who was hung in New York on
Friday last was euly 10 years old, and How
lett less than 81.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

STEALING ToBAcco-Scullas, slave to Walker
e. Harris, was arrested without pass and with a
small quantity of Tobacco in his possession, Mon
day evening last. He ordered 0 lashes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

e The reply to the Duchess OF Su,he,-
land, from the pen Of Mrs. Julia Gardiner Ty
ler' receives favorable comments from the
press in all parts Of the country.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

B Information has been communicated 10
the city council OF Baltimore, that Gen.
Pierce does not desire any demonstration on
the occasion OF his passage through that CITY
10 the seat OF Government. Consequently there
will be none.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

to jail in Philadelphia, for the murder of Chris
topher Soohan.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

Us CiRcuir CouRT-Betore Judge H0lyburton.
ine mall roooer s ssoveal, not arriving yes,er
day. In charge of the U. 8. Marshal, his case Of
course was not taken up
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

MIrIFIEs MECHANICAL DRAWING Book The
4th No. of this valuable serial publication has been
handed US by Mr. L. L. SMITH, opposite the Anne
ricau Hotel
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02
Is. ". sTAKkk +, Attorney at

x, Is. w. sTAkkk, Attorney at
49, Law and Notary Public.-Practces
in all the Courts of Henrco County and Richmond
city. As Notary Public, particular attention will
be paid to the taking of Dispositions Gin or out of
his office Proof aud Acknowledgements of Deeds,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of Dover, &c. Claims for collec-
ton entrusted to him, promptly offended to.
Oficesremoved TO No 50, three .Jors above City
Hotel, ON North side of Main street, Richmond, Va
de 2-lv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-02-02

THE BALL OF THE VIRGINIA RIFLES The third
annual Ball of this Company came off at Lafay cite
Hall, on Monday evening last The room was ap-
proprately decorated with the flags of the you n z
Guard the Montgomery Guard, the State Gu ard
and the Rifles. There was thronged attendance,
the ladies attired in white pearl head dresses,
flowers and other tasty decorations being ic the
majority. Among the invited guests we noticed
members of the staff and officers of every Compa
ny in the first Regiment. There were many emf.
nent civs rs present, who viewed the exhilarating
scene with delight and satisfaction. As a most
distinguished criminal lawyer of the State happily
remarked when the strictly German portion of the
Assembly were waltzing at locomotive speed, yet,
in the most graceful, natural and equaoe man ner
"the Germans certainly enjoy music and dancing
with keener zest than the people of any other
nation in the world" The duration and swiftness
of the giddy whirl, that caused the brain of the
spectator almost to turn, absolutely astonish.
ing to those unaccustomed to the dom estic every-
day enjoyment of the Germans from tn cir infancy
A large proportion of the visitors being more ia
miliar with the social cotillon by turns, filed the
floor to the number of thirty-six couple. Cap tain
Bodeker, and the courteous Managers, DR.. Bricken,
1t Rigan and others, did everything in their pow
er to render the party agreeable and hi larous
one-and they succeeded most admirably in their
endeavors. At about five O cock in the morni ng
the assembly separated.