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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26

"V. B. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent. 10 THE ONLY AUTHORIZED. A.
GENT for this paper in the cities of Boston,
New York and PHILADELPHIA and is duly
empowered to take advertisementsan nd sub
scriptions at the rates as required by us.
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His offices are--Boston, Scollay's buildings,
New York-Tribune Buildings; Philadei-
phia-N. w. corner Third and Chestnut
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BY ARREN T. ASHTON
CONCLUDED FRomsFIRsT PAGE. !
A TALE OF CAMRRIR G E

CONCLUDED FRoMgFIRsT PAGE.
Innocent exclaimed Giles. limo
cent of WHAT
Annie. you have been indiscree,. sal,
Mrs. Rayner.
'Of what am accused! This is al
an enigma to me;' and Giles family smil
cd.
He could not do such thing, mother
tell him ALL pleaded the weeping girl.
You forget, Annie, the promise W.
made
we did wrong to promise; he is limo
cent. mother. / see i. ell. il is plot
How strange you talk, Annie. 49,
Tell him, mother
If an accused of anything, Mrs
Rayner, j. is certainly proper that
should be informed of the nature of the
charge
docs not your own conscience inform
your said Mrs. Rayner.
''Pon my word, if my conscience has
any particular faul, to find. il is very ten,
der Of me- replied giles, laughing; for he
felt that an explanation would restore
ihe harmony of the relation between
them.
You astonish me, Mr.. Morton con-
,inued the widow; you are either very
hardened, or entirely innocent
The latter were the most charitable
supposition.'
~, If you do not deem the question an
impairment one, perhaps you will tell
me where you got the hundred dollars
with which you paid Mr.. Flint, this
morning. said Mrs. Rayner. fixing a
glance Of keen scru,inisy upon the stu
dent.
Annie involun,arily raised her weep,
ing eyes. and gazed earnestly into the
face of Giles. Poor girl she fell, thai
all her hopes rested upon the answer.
Giles laughed-laughed heartily at the
oddi,y Of the questions; 70 having no
suspicion of the appalling charge that
had been fastened upon him, he could
not do less than deem il id.
Where did get il! why, from my
father, of course. lie has the pleasure
OF replenishing my exchequer.'
From your fa,her!' and the widow
looked moe, urcompromisingly stern.
Certainly from my father! replied
Giles. Juggling heartily.
Mrs. Rayner was little staggered:
but she was woman, and refused to be-
lieve even ,he evidence Of her own
senses.
But Annie believed il, and with more
naiuette than propriesy. rushed to her
lovers side, and threw her arms around
his neck.
Giles kissed her cheek. and felt hap
pier than he had for years.
did you not draw check today
continued Mrs. Rayner.
Il did .
:Who wrote i,!' .... ..... .... ..
My father.
And signed i!'
TO be sure he did
A ring at the door bell startled Annie
from her pleasant position, and hastily
smoothing her properties, she fastened
80 answsr the summons.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26

ever brought TO this mark ct, which I Offer
tor sale at the lowest possible prices.
And as my goods were purchased in the
East with cash, am prepared to say to all
my former friends and customers, as well AZ
host of new ones who may be pleased to
favor me with call; that | am determined
not to be undersoId, but to sell a little low
er Than any other house in the upper coun-
Try, heokuk, Burlington and all towns on
the MI sslssi2pi River not excepted
therefore, most cordially solicit all per-
sons wishing to purchase anything in my
line, to call and examine my goods as well
as my prices, and then act as their better
judgement and own interest would seem 10
dictate.
My stock consists in the following ar.i-
cles, viz.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT!
c.. c.. WARDEN,

SUCCESSOR TO WARDEN 4 LEIGHToy.)
w ILL continue the mercantile bust
w ness at the old stand, and will keep
constantly on hand good assortment of
Drn- 9aoos, Groceries. 6aromare.
Jrnn, Nails, Glass, Nr, &f.
HE WILL SELL Goods to cash Gus
toners, or on short time. as reasonable as
any other merchant in the country
A fresh supply OF
GROCERIES, f. DRIED FRUIT
just received.
April 7th, lS53-nl7
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
MASONIC.

a THE stated communication Of Or
Ky TuMwA LoDaE No. 10, will be held
w at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 10th day of June, at z o'clock p. M.
A punctual attendance Of all the members
isrequested. Brethren Of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
10 attend. Il. I'll. WARDEN. Ssc'y !
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under,
IN signed was appointed by the county
court of Wapello county, Administrat rix
OF the Estate OF Samuel Armstrong, late
of Wapcllo county deceased. Those hay-
ing claims against said estate will present
hem for S. tile ment and those indebted TO
he same are required to make pay ment to
the Undersigned. ANN AR MSTRONG.
April 18th. lS53-iw
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
New Arrangement!

New Arrangement!
ME hare vowed our Harness Shop up
w to the Shop formerly occupied by
ID. EMERY HALL, where we will manufac-
ture for sale full assortment of
Harness, Collars, Brides, HaLsrs,
and every thing in the Harness line: also
keep for sale a good assortment of
HARNESS H.aRDTV.4RE.
We do not brag of selling so overly
cheap las is very common to ADVERTISED but
we intend to make good substantial work
and by so doing give man the worth of
his money. Particular attention paid to
mending.
TERMS:-As we buy for cash we will
have TO sell on the same terms: or we will
take Hides, Tan Bark and Tallow.
A. l.. & J. GRAVES.
0ttumwa. 2ril 2ls lS53-3m
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. STOP! STOP!!

"Have you been TO Washburn's Tin
Shop!"
"Yes I have. Hurrah stand out Of
the way, want to ge. home 10 show
my wife the new Lard Lamp bought;
a new Patent, the best ever saw. it took
the prize at the Ohio State Fair; i, will
save man all his candles"
I'll am bound for the Tin Shop; my
wife sent me for one OF them Lamps.
can't go home wi,hou, one, she said If |
did. might 60 il in the dark"
My friend let your wife go to Wash
burns and see for herself; he has eyeiy-
thing there woman wants. good
CooxISa, PARLoR, z PLArr& Box SrovEs:
BRAss KETTLES, WASH KETTLES, WASH
BoARDs, SMOOTHING Irons, WAFFLE
IRONS, SPOONS, CANDLEsrIcKs, ST.
Gan Boxes, LARD CANS. EXTRA
SKILLlrrs & PoTs for StoSs.s.~ -
ALSO:--I can supply extra plates for
any stove that have sold, when broken
or burnt out.
LIG III TNING RIO DIS
Of superior quality; and many other ar
ticles not mentioned here, that is usually
kept in a Tin and Stove store.
Job work done here with neat
ness and dispatch.
Thankful for past favors he expects
more. Gentlemen and Ladies give me
call
N. b. Those that are indebted TO mo
by note or on book that is due. must pay
me soon or their notes and accounts will
be left with an officer for collection.
will say again tina, it is not my business
TO ruI after man when his note or nc-
count 10 due. If you dom. believe il try
il. f. WASHBURN.
Ot,umwa. Nov. 25. lS52-3m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26

Now II il Is their intention TO be hon
est, they can send US the amounts dee.
and we will acknowledge the receip: OF
it as publicly as we have made the an
nouncemen; of their sindebiedness and
departure to other part ...
IL Every man WI 80. this part
of ,he country Nikte 5ing US will
manner in the ab0f6 list.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
Attention EmigrantS -

/ WILL lease to responsible man. for a
Il term OF years my Farm, one mile be-
low Ottumwa, with Eighty acres Of dry
bottom prairie under fence and Sixty in
cultivation. Adjoining and almost enclos-
ed there is about 400 acres of pasture
lands fast setting with Blue grass.
A frame house handsomely situated on
the Bluff, with a Well; and about five
acres enclosed, has lately been added
For collecting, and keepinga large Stock,
or for market, gardening and the Nursery
business, this property has peculiar advan-
tages. ]. ID. DEVIN.
April ID, lS53--3wnl8
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
To Pension Claimants.
Estray Horse.

TAKEN up by James D.. II. Price. on
Il the 18th day of May 1883, at his resi-
dence in Green Township, Wapello county
Iowa; Estray property of the following de-
scription, towi,: a bay horse, black name
and tail, hind legs white nearly 10 hook
joint, blaze face, blemish in right eye, lame
in the right fore leg, saddle and collar marks,
had halter on neck when taken up, about
l6 hands high. supposed to be IL years old,
and valued at Fifty dollars by Benjamin
Baum and Joseph Hisdon.
JOSEPH HAyNE. elk
Wap. CITY. CT. Iowa.
Ottumwa, May 18th, '33.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
D r U G s:

Gum Camphor, re- lhubarb Root,
lined, Corrosive subima.e
Gum Aloes, Cape Red Precipi,a,e.
and Soctrlne, Powdered Rhubarb.
Gum Opium. Tur- Powdered Jalap,
I. Key, ipecac, do.
Gum Arabic, Cantharides. ..~-
EPSON Salts, Corks, assorted,
Cream Tartar, Jars, bottles, Walls,
Borax, refined, Castor Oil,
Flour of Sulphur, Sweet Oil, .
Birthstone, roll, Olive Oil, prime.
Sallpetre, refined, Rad Gensian,
Ri Carb. of Soda, Spigela, or Pink
lartaric Acid, Root,
Rochelle Salts, SIENNA, Alexandria,
Sal Soda, and East India.
Rad Columbo. Magnesia, calcined.
I.iquorice Ball, and carbonate.
Glue, prime article. Extracts and Oils OF
Sui phate ofQuinlns. all kinds, ~.
C"l"mel, English & Sand Paper assor-
American. ted.
PAINTS AND DYE-STUFFS:
Flax Seed Oil, pure. Paris Green,
Spirits Iurpentinc, l'russian Blue,
Copal, and Coach Dutch Madden,
Narnish, Indigo, best article,
Gum Copal, prime, Logwood. Il Fustic,
Eng Venitan Red. ICamwood and Mic
Spanish Brown; wood,
Yellow Ochre, Ext. of LOCKWOOD,
Spanish Whiting, Alum q Copperas.
Red Lead, Dry Verdgris.
l.itherage, Alcohol e. Whiskey
Lamp Black, Acid Muriatic, Sui.
| Chrome Green and phuric, &c.
Chrome Yellow. Gold eaf, Bronze.
Lots, stacks and piles of almost every
kind of Patent Medicines.
Books and Stationery.
A good assortment of Books and Sta
sionery. A splendid article of writing pa
per, and any quantity Of things in the No
ton line. A first rate lot Of Jewelry war
ranted genuine.
-ALSO:-
| A choice lot Of Liquors, for medical
uses, consisting of Cogniac Brandy. Port,
| Medaira and Malaga Wines, Rye Whisky,
Old Monongahala, and right good article Of
common "BALDFAeE"
And he is anxious to sell the above arti-
Giles for what they will bsing, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door TO Warden & Leightons.
May 18th, 1883.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26

CONTINUES to carry on the Cabinet
" making business. on From. Street, un-
der the Sons Hall, in all its various branch
es. He has the best Of workmen, and from
his own experience in the business is not
afraid TO compare his work with any made
in the West. He keeps constantly on hand
an assortment of
BEDSI'E.4DS g. Tables.
His prices will be moderate. as here tofore.
He will take seasoned lumber, Cherry OF
Walnut, in exchange for work. Call and
give him u chance before you buy else
where. Collins made to order ON
tsac shortest notice.
March 81, lS53--ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
N e w 20 R IL
Union Mutual Insurance
COMPANY,
JOhnst0wn, Ne York.

j. w. NORRIS, Agent,
OrTUMwA, Iowa.
THE admirably adjusted tariff OF rates
in the above Company, and the prudent
distribution of risks, together with the
choice extended to insurers of the Cash or
Premium Note System renders it one of the
safest End most desirable companies in the
country.
May 5th. 1853. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
The Black List.

The following persons have ''lef. for
parts unknown" and are indebted to us
for subscription in the amounts set OPP
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
FRESH .4RRIJaL!
J. UMROI'O
MboIe6ale ano iietail
DRUG STORE,
Ottulnwa, iowa.

r have JUS. received and am now opening
L the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE stock of
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-04-08

tention to appropriate the money to
his own use. A. and B. protested,
and declared that the funds should be
deposited in bank to the credit Of the
estate. After a long discussion the
matter was compromised, and it was
agreed that the amount should be
given to a tavern. keeper, the three
hopeful administrators to drink it out,
when they met on business appertain-
ing to the estate. This understanding
existing, G. returned 10 his farm, was
taken sick, and did not visit the city
again for two months. Calling on the
landlord, be ordered the best brandy
in the house, and invited (he was
very penurious, some ten or twelve
friends to partake thereof. Of course
they complied. When G. was about
retiring, the tavern-keeper called him
back, and requested pay for the
liquor. 1t was some time before @.
recovered from his astonishment, but
when he did, he said, "did not A.
and B. and T. perhaps he said me)
"deposit, two months ago, nineteen
dollars here to pay our liquor bills
WITH" Every true,' responded Bon
iface, ''Jm a. and B. drank ii out sac
weeks ago."
Chesterfield, dear General, once
advised his son to leave any party he
was in. after having said good thing.
Taking the old scamp's advice, close
this brief letter.
With great esteem, your friend.
L. D.
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and the good to the purpose; every
llneament of whose features say, "My
mind is made up,' while long suffer
ing woman gazes intently with smiles
beaming upon the features where sor-
rows have long since plowed deep
burrows. We have long had faith,
hope, and charity, and now we add a
new element to our labor. We add
active, labor, right earnest faithful and
enduring, that will not tire for one or
two defeats. May we not at least
hope to succeed.
1t does ones heart good to see the
interest increase each day, and like
the flowing tide rise higher and more
high with the passing breeze.
We have two tickets nominated for
municipal officers, one a temperance
ticket, of men committed to Maine
Law effort, anti-gambling and sup
preston of nameless vices-the other
so, so, for the opposition. We are
determined to elect the temperance
ticket throughout. I say "aOs," Mr..
Editor, because I feel that men and
women have a common interest in
question so intimately connected with
all the relations of life.
Darkened must that mind be that
can not allow woman a share in the
labors that is to bless all, and rescue
many from an otherwise inevitable
doom of infamy in life, and perhaps
endless death in the future.
This place has witnessed the death
of from ten to twelve victims of Dele
rum Tremens from first to last
Many spot about our town is ishorribly
sacred to the memory of dead body
found here--a man died suddenly
there-another raving there from day
to day ere the life spark was crushed
out Of his sinking humanity, while
all about in every section are suffer-
ing wives, pinched children; and
among all moves the spectral form Of
many bereaved mourner whose hus-
band or son, or brother, died of slow
poison. Still men will for the paltry
sum of few dollars, seek to perpet-
uate these wrongs, regarding none Of
these things. And yet Medina is no
worse than other places. Whatever
it is, it WiN, it must be better, God
helping. M. A. BRONSON.
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For the Organ Of Temperance.
Park Street Juvenile Temperance
Society.

SON4SSys
EDITOR ORGAN.-The exhibition on
on last Tuesday evening, by this So
ciety Of youthful teetotallers, was re-
freshing and interesting. 1t was good
to be there, was my thought on leav-
ing. The audience was quite respec-
table in numbers, and appeared highly
delighted with the exercises. It did
the soul good to see the rising gener-
tion-the future fathers and mothers
of our land-take the position these
youngfolks have in regard to temper
ance, and may they always continue
as innocent of its baneful influence, is
our earnest prayer. May they al.
ways go onward and upward with
"ErcelSoir" inscribed on their banner,
until they will have reached the high
est pinnacle of human happiness, and
be able to look around upon those
whom they have snatched from de-
graduation and vice, and who will bless
them in all time to come.
The excellent performance and
good behavior of the society, re-
bounds to the credit Of the superin-
tendents, Messrs. John F. Wiltsee
and Jos. G. Deniston; and more es-
pecially when it is remembered that
many were so young that they were
just able to articulate distinctly
"Stay, Father, Stay" and ,"Oh no,
I'll not drink any mOre," songs sung
by Miss Martha Brown, were better
executed than many grown up Misses
could be capable Of executing. In
fact, I wished could have her to sing
to me every evening-so sweetly she
warbles. Masters Bacon and Sulli-
van did themselves honor, in the
shape Of speaking a Temperance
Dialogue reading the Declaration
by Master Monroe, was we'll done;
the plea in favor of the Maine Law
by Master Gordon, was also good;
the Recitation by Miss Bell Hond,
IA little girl just old enough to speak
plainly could not be surpassed; and
the 'Valediction,' by Master Thorp,
was as good a piece Of defamation
as we ever heard from one SO young.
In fact all acquitted themselves with
credit to themselves and their instruc-
tors, and gave evidence Of what young
people can do if they only try. S.
CINCINNATI, March 30th, '5S.
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For the Organ.
MEDINA, March 25th, 1853.

Mr.. EDIToR:-We are nearing
very important crisis in this place
There is to be great battle fought
upon the arena Of the village corpo-
ration of Medina, upon the first OF
April. This for the present must de-
eide whether rum or morality shall
rule the place, and irretrievably bend
the plant mind Of youth, as well as
influence and consumate the ruin of
those of mature years.
On the one hand are arrayed monied
interest, backed up by any amount of
servile influence, superadded to politi-
cal preference, and spirit determin-
ed to bear down upon all temperance
influence, that the image may be set
up, while the hosts cry, "Great is
Dianah of the Ephesians."
On the other hand are arrayed
many returning wanderers, now cloth
ed in their right mind, sympathising
minds, conscious Of their great respon-
sibility, willing minds, stout hearts,
intent upon an ultimate triumph for
temperance and morality. The inter-
est is such as this place never witness
ed before. We have, years since,
had temperance excitements here, but
there is no excitement now; no, calm
| and collected reason braces.the strong
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We hope frequently to receive let
ters from our Pittsburgh correspond
ent.
PITTSBURGH, March 29th, '53.

ent.
PITTSBURGH, March 29th, '53.
Ny DEAR GENERAL When pro-
missed to write an occasional letter for
your excellent and admirably conduct
ed Organ, l scarcely understood the
difficulty Of the task | had uuder-
taken.
| found the friends Of temperance
here in high spirits, and prosecuting
their labors of love with the most COM
mendable zeal. They are in great
glee at the fine prospect now before
them of being able, at no distant day,
to pass law similar in its provisions
to the Maine Liquor Law. To ac-
complish this most interesting object,
they have commenced their great work
in earnest, and are laboring with in.
telligent and well directed efforts.
Meetings are frequently held, at which
an enthusiasm is exhibited, to which
only your stirring eloquence could
add, and money has been freely and
largely subscribed to check the mon
ster's desolating course. God speed
these noble hearts and great minds in
their glorious work.
And now, dear General, for a little
story. A few years since, wealthy
individual Of this place died intestate.
Three administrators were appointed,
whom / shall designate as A, B and
G. G, who resided in the country,
came to the city one day, and induced
the gentleman who furnished "the
trappings and the suits of woe," to
make deduction Of nineteen dollars
in his bill. Meeting with A and B,
he told them what he had done, and
further remarked, that it was his in
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who are disposed to make themselves
merry at the expense of the Daugh-
ters Of Temperance, we merely ask
them, what the Philistines were doing
when Samson pulled the house down
over their heads? While our sisters
at the East, and even IN our own be-
loved State, are doing so much for
the cause Of temperance, shall we
fold up our hands and remain idle?
No, We esteem it an honor to work in
this cause. for one would rather
be a laborer in this vineyard, than an
idle lounger at the court of Victoria.
There is yet great battle to be
fought, and if the great temperance
movement is to be overthrown, we de-
sire to be found among the vanquish-
ed. But it will not be overthrown,
and in this belief, we are determined
in the strength of the Lord, to 90 on,
until all opposition is done away with.
Opposition we expect, what good
cause ever Aoulished without it? But
to return to the objection raised
against us. 1t is asked how we can
be spared from our domestic duties
one afternoon every week, | reply, by
doubling our diligence the remainder
of the week. And again, "What can
those ladies find to do?" Twill name
one important item in their employ
ment. They are endeavoring to form
a link in that great chain, which is
to bind Satan captive, with his most
powerful ally king alcohol, for a thou
sand years, II our enemies are still
disposed to point the finger of scorn
at us, as we 60 TO and from our la
bors of love we can bear it. And when
we hear the slanderous words that
are spoken of US, we will pray for the
spirit of Him who said, "Father for
give them for they know not what
they do" Before closing this article
we would add our testimony in favor
Of the Sons O. Temperance of WI
l;ams6ugh Division. They have
done nobly, many shall rise up and
call them blessed. They have passed
through the fiery ordeal of criticism,
and have come out like silver tried in
the furnace, rejecting back the image
Of temperance. May they persevere
in we'll doing, and when they shall
have laid down their earthly regalia,
may they all be found arrayed in the
vesture Of Heaven. At some future
lecture may give my own experience.
Not however as reformed drunkard,
for stand here this evening, mon
ument of Gods restraining grace
But as one, who in early life was sur
rounded by all the fascinating satel-
lites of king alcohol. But | will no
longer detain you from the "feast of
reason" that now awaits you.
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an American lady had been arrested at Hsi-
delberg, who came direct from the United
States, for having q number Of pamphlets de-
clared BY the Police to bc Of Revolutionary
character.