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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21

ADVERTISING A RUNAwAY.-A native
of the Emerald Isle went to insult IN,
printer of newspaper in neighborinQ
county, respecting his runaway appren-
sice. The printer proposed TO advertise
HIM in the usual form. with a suitable
reward. This did not meet Patrick,
idea; "he did not wish 10 advertise him,
only jist to give him hint" After va.
rious attempts at framing suitable no.
ilce, the following was suggested by
himself as all sufficient. namely:
Patrick Flaher,y would inform his
apprentices. Timothy Dougherty, tina, he
does no, wish to expose him. bur gives
him the hint TO return to his master, and
serve out his indenuure like good boy,
or he will be advertised in the newspa-
pers."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21

Nor VERY BAD.-The editor of the
Erie Observer, a newly married man.
said this the other day of his town CO.
temporary:
"The bachelor editor of the Gazette
wants everybody to ge. up in the morn
ing a. 4 O'clock for the purpose of hear
ing the birds sing. For our part, WI
have better company than birds at tina
hour in the morning, hence we shan
take his advice"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
.. ROBINSON.
J. C. JOHNSON
DRs. ROBINSON & JOHNSON,

w lonega and surrounding country.
that they have entered into partnership in
the practice OF medicine in it's various de-
par.Inents.
v hen not absent on professional busi
ness they will be found at their Office Ul
respective residences.
Dahonega, April 2Sth. l953--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
u. I'D. DcviN.
A ATTORNEY AT LA w

oTTUMwA, IOWA.
WILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NoTARY PuB-
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &C.,
and give prompt attention to CoEvEYAs-
ClEG, EXAMINATIONS OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LocATIoE
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE Or
REAL EsrATg. July 4th 1881.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
D. w. Norris,
attorney &. Counsellor at Law.

OTTuMwA, WApELLo Co.. Iowa.
WILL attend to professional business in
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partic-
ular attention given to collecting and Sc
curing debts. Real Estate and other agen-
cies solicited. Office one door west OF
Washburn's Tin-Shop. same room as DR..
Williamson's Office.
May 5th, lS53.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
botanic Physician.

DIR. E. r u S II,
.TaENDRRS his services to citizens OF
4 Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders Office, Main
street, Ottumwa. Iowa.
March Cd, lS53--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
Business Cards.
EBr. G.. G.. Warden,

IT AS resumed the practice Of Medicine
IL and will devote his time exclusively
10 his profession. All calls in the line of
his profession will be promptly attended
90. September ID. 1859.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21

TENDERS his services 90 the citizen.
of o:tumwa and vicinity.
Office and residence On Second Street.
MAY llth 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21

~ The individual who broke the ics.'
with his first stump speech was .drowA-
d by applause
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
James BAKER,
ATTORNEY at L.9U,
0ttumWa. Iowa.

Office in the South Room of MIR. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public.
and as such, will take the acknowledgment
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
ges. etc. December 7th. lSi9.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-21
THE DEs moINEs CO,JHEER
rs PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
0TTUMWA, WAPELLO co. IOWA.
Bp nirbnro 6. Dar0eu.
oTEIcx IN wAsHBUaN's FRAME BuILprsc.
W STAIRS, Oh THE RIGHT.
r L r NJ s /:

# f r. NJ 81:
Two Dollars per annum, if paid inadvance.
Two Dollarsand fifty cents, within 6months,
Three dollars at the expiration of the year.
CT No subscription will be discontinued
until all arrearages are paid, unless at the
option of the Publisher. Advance pay.
nent is preferred ALWAYS.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
For one square l2 lines) insertion 81 90
Each additional insertion, so
One column one year. $40 90
column 90 90
column I" 80 :. Is 90
column 9 -. IL 90
Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, will be inserted
for 50 per year.
OT Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWN LEdTTIaATE BUsI-
EEss. All advertisements hand.d in and
no time agreed upon for publication, viii
te published till ordered out and charged
Tor accordingly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

The PREslDEsT's MESSAGE - The
space occupied by this long-winded
document compels US TO he brief in our
notice Of It's topics. 1t is longer than
we had been led to anticipate, and much
longer than was necessary. This in
Fiction Of Irolix, and almost intermina-
Bile messages, appears to have assumed
uchronlc type, and to be hopeless and
.ncurable.
There Is not much in the message
that seems to call for present remark
The subject OF the fisheries is slurred
over with the vague OF hall promise of a
fair prospect Of favorable resull in The
negotiations. The unrighteous demands
OF the owners Of the schooner AmiUdd
upon our government, are ioyored by
the President. Serious difficulties cx-
list between the Mexican and our own
government, which our minister is ell
deavoring to aojust amlcabIy. The
increasing surplus IN tie rational trra'
sury torns prominent point oi aIten-
tea IN Tie message, and o! course su.-
ges,s The necessity o! "A reduction OF tie
tariff, Tor tne details OF which we are
referred to the report f the Seer, lary
Of Ire .sury. 1t involves, however, Tie
abolition OF all duties ia some cases
and their reduction in others. The
best remedy, however, FOR tins surplus
Is evidently the recommendation o. il
large increase in our navy, ard increas-
ed expenditures in hoDh The army aud
navy, Let those suggestions be carried
out, and our goycrnme"t will not find
itself long bur,heEcd with any surplus
IN the treasury. The present land
system meets the Presidents approval;
no essential changes are called ion, and
its extension to Utah aud New McAlco
is recommended. Upon the subject Of
appropriations Tor rivers and barbors,
Internal improvements aud the Pacific
Railroad. the message is verbose, clr-
cumlocutory, vague and unsatisfactory.
MIR. Pierce is evidently opposed to lhc
undertaking, but lacks the nerve to give
voice to his opposition with n manly and
open frankness. His reference to tins
topic is awkward and clumsy in The e&.
trcme. We shall take early occasion to
refer TO this Subject more at length
Those Of our readers who may care to
wade through the document wllI not
find much 10 repay them for their pains.
1t is heavy, obscureIy written, verbose.
and at least twice as long as its topics
required Boston a las.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

FAILURE AND FoRGERY.-T No.
wich Weekly Courier states that Mr..
Abnrr Il. Pierce who has hcen largely
engaged H. the Manufacture Of cars III
Norwich and also al The eastern termin-
rs o! the Erie Railroad, has been oblig
cd TO suspend payments. 1t Is also
stated that Mr.. Pierce has hcon engag-
I'd in heavy iorgerics,nol less than 800 =
600 OF his spurious paper being found in
The banks. The cuIpril has disappear
ed but before his ext executed some
mortgages, aud made assignments
which may partially protect some oI his
victims.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

pPProvldence is terribly infested by
4 gang of midnight hghwaymen ; eve
ry few nights more or less men, who
have occasion to be out late, and some
even who are returning home in the
middle OF the evening, are beset by
these scoundrels, who attack them and
demand their money. Ii is useless TO
talk about increasing the watch police
force, in order to detect these rascals (;
the only mode n which il can be done
is for those who have occasion TO be out
in the evening, TO arm themselves with
good revolver, and when thus attack
ed, to shoot down their assailants. 1t is
an alarming state OF things when such
desperate remedies are required
still, man has righ, TO go unmolcsl-
ed through the street and the law would
entirely justify him in protecting himself
under such circumstances.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

CoRns or GoLp.-Thc total amount ol
California gold deposited at the Phla
dclphia mint and It's branches, since the
first discovery up TO Nov. /, is S20l,-
100000.
Probably not onc-half the gold oI Cal.
ilornla has passed through the Philadel-
phia mint, yet the amount above repor-
ted resents pretty large ingol, irmade
into one compact lorm We have seen
an ingot from the Philadelphia mint,
about the shape and size of common
brick, weighing 525 ounces, aud OF Sll,
0J0 value BasIng a calculation upon
THE, the above 204 millions would make
over SEQ cubic feet of gold, or in form
which everybody can readily compre-
hend, equal to a pile of iour cords Of
wood: four ieet high, four leet wide aud
thirty-,wo feet long.-Portsmoulh Jour.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

DBArH OF Ma. CHIcKKRiNa. MIR. Jo-
mas Chickering, the well known piano.
iorte manufacturer, died suddenly las:
evening, Of apoplexy. He was at the
house OF a friend when first attacked
and was Immediately conveyed 10 his
residence, No. 66 Boylston street. whera
he was attended by Drs. Lewis and
Cav. He lived but half an hour after
rea hing home, and expired about |
clock. THIS announcement will cause
universal feeling Of sorrow in this
community, where Mr.. Chickerng was
greatly respected for his public spirit
and enterprise, and beloved for his pri-
vate vir,ues.- Boston Atlas.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

TuE lRlsHMAS's BARS.-Anlrish lar
mer Cnce had dispute with his land
lord about Il harm, and he could not
con 10 settlement with him, 80 he
resolved I, have lawyers advice ae-
cord'ncly he proceeded to the Office OF
one OF ,ac lub, oil the law, and stated
his case. pockeling the fee, the
lawyer told him, dat IN the eye ol the
law his harm was forfeited, but if his
landlord was not an ausicre man, TO Of
fer TN equivalent, and get two arbitra.
tore and an umpire to put the matter in
n train Of Wynclusion.'
'Thank you vastly said the farmer
and hurrying home TO his neIghbors, he
called them together and informed them
that he had seen he learned man, who
told him tina, in the eye OF the law his
barn was mortified, but if his landlord
was not an oysterman, 10 offer him an
elephant, md get two carts oi potatoes
and trumpeter TO set the matter IN a
train of confusion"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15
WHOLE NO III 8.

THs HUNDRED Millions IspEBTED-
sEss.-The National Inteligencer fur
nishes the following explanation Of the
report OF an Indebtedness OF hundred
milions 10 the government, discovered
by the surprising vigilance Of Mr.. Guth-
rie
I'VE had previously heard ol ihis
movement as regards outstanding balan-
ces and understand that the list includes
everything remaining unsettled since
the foundation OF the Government under
the present Constitution in 1889. IL is,
however, no The first time the subject
has been brought 10 the attention OF
Congress. as various published officia-
documents will show the list OF these out
standing balances. A very large por
lion, we believe, has been settled or
compromised, and large amount re-
lea ed nnder the act passed many years
since Tor The relief OF insolvent debtors
to the Government. The amount now
reported will VIE presume, include all
the official deGaullers, against whom le-
gal proceedings have been instituted,
md everything obtained that is likely to
DC recovered. Under these circumsIan
ccs, together with the death Of probably
the larger portion OF the debtors, we are
afraid it may be called "a hopeless list >
snl! it is quite right to see il any oi tho
parties are able to walk up to the cap
! tan's office acd solt!e."
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

New JGrsEY.-- The election Of Mr..
Price as Governor Of New Jersey will
be contested, on the ground OF insult
cient residence. The question will uI.
timely come before he Supreme Court
The cons tuition requires residence of
five years, and there seems to be 10
doubt th the Governor elect lacks that
quuilica,ion.-PrOr. Journat.
Whenever this case comes before the
Supreme Court, if Mr. Prices lawyers
wish 70 make strong show, we sug-
gcst! 20 Them 10 cite, among other au-
laorllies. the decision Of the Town CouI :
ell Of Newport, in the case Of Gov. Law
renee, some three years ago ; tde opl'
ion OF that learned body would un.
dcu5tcIly have great weight with The
Supreme Court
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

" 1t will be recoleeted that Horace
Mann, on the day OF hi. departure from
Massachusetts for OHIO. attended the
Free Soil convention at Fitchburg that
he made speech, and among other
things, said that III imitation OF the In
dian habit, he would put his ear to the
ground on the day OF our State elcctp,
for the purpose hearing out OF { e earth
the tldngs Of the Free Soil triumph"
The news went on but there is no ac-
count of the consequences Of its striking
the ear Of the expec,ant gen,lenan.--
Boston Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15
TEksWS--S2 in advance, or S2,2
at the end of the year.

to Gov. Lawrence, IN his leader in
in the Advertiser Of the 7th, puts
forth the following wall over the stupid.
i,y OF the Democrats OF Rhode Island
"When we look back TO the period of
the organization ot the present General
Assembly and consider what has been
lost by their most unto ward policy, in
reference 10 a Constitutional C0nven-
ton, when we reflect on the total dis.
regard paid 10 our earnest entreaties 10
take as the polar star. in this lundamen,
tai mater, the universally recognized
doctrines Of the Democratic party
when we are reminded Of the defeat in
June. followed by the stampede in No
vembcr and contrast our present posi-
ton and prospects with what they
would have been, had the counsels, un-
ceasingly urged IN these columns. been
followed and Constitution. framed
by a Convention, elected by all the
reople, became The supreme law OF the
land, it requires all our patriotism to
entertain any further solcltude for a
cause, so abandoned by Its guardians
and which we can scarce hope ever TO
see again SO near an ultimate triumph"
This is decidedly rich and rery cool.
What will General Carpenter, Benja-
min Is. Thurs,on, Gov. Allen, Gen.
Wilbur and other distinguished leaders
oi the Democratic party say 10 this
castigauon-this cool reprimand Tor a
. neglect OF allegiance u the true faith Of
Democracy 1, is true they are old
leaders OF the Tarry, and some have had
ertenSire and others erpenSire expert.
ence in the management OF It's affairs
and II is equally true that this repri-
mand comes from the pen of gentle
man who has resided in Rhode Island
about three years and that it appears
in paper, the publisher of which
has been Democrat Tor just ,wo years,
and who was Whig for quarter of d
century previous to that time,
We really hope that the EDITOR and
spubli.hcr q The Advertiser do not in
tend 10 cease their labors and abandon
tho party, merely because tie Demo
cracy OF the State thought proper to be
guided by their own wisdom and e1pe-
rencc in regard TO dcmollshing the
Constitution of the State, and adopting
IN lis place, one, the radicalism OF which
would have made even Tammany Hall
shudder. We fear that Gov. Law
renee has been little has,y in the
expression Of opinion above quoted; let
hm reflect well upon the subject before
he abandons the Democracy Of Rhode
Island he has done a good deal Tor the
party, il is true,-and, on the other
hand, the party have done much for
him, for they gave him an office Tor one
wear, and an honorable title Tor life
and this is vastly more than the De.
mocracy OF New York ever did for him,
or ever would have done for him had
he remained there.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

H. The Vermont Legislature ad :
journed yesterday afternoon, without
an election Of the United States Sena-
tor. Among the most interesting mat
tiers that were transacted were those
amending and essentially changing the
liquor law, and relating to the consoli-
dation of the Rutland and Burlington
Railroads. The latter was carried in
the. Senate but lost in the House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15
UTThere is something very strang,

uJThere is something very strange
about the delivery OF the Presidents
Message to edtors in different cities
copies. sealed up, were sent TO The Post
Masters, as usual, with instructions not
to break the seals until the Telegraph
announced that il had been sent TO Con"
gross. In Jire miRu eS after this announce
ment was made in Boston, carriers were
IN the streets with the extra Post con
tanlng the Message. In New York,
while the editors were at the Post office
waiting Tor the Telegraphic announce
mcnt. so rs 10 be furnished with their
copies, newsboys came along with the
extra Times and Tribune containing
the Message Now the question ari-
ses as 10 how these :hrce papers obtain
ed The Message in advance, so as 10
have it printed and in the street for sale
before other papers obtained their cop
les TO set from. Col Fuller, ol the Mir
ror, says that he put fifty compositors on
the Message, and issued It in two hours
after recievlng 1t every one who knows
anything about a printing Office is
aware that Il document Of this length
could not be set, the form made up and
worked oil IN a lew moments. The on
ly explanation OF thus mystery which we
can think of is, that the Message was
furnished to the above papers by dlrec-
ton of the President this is very sin
gular conduct for the chief magistrate
Of the nation
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15
nrt. Some months AGO the General As

or Some months ago the General As
sembly ordered a new clock Tor the
State House in this city the clock was
manufactured by Joseph II. Bro wn e
Sharp, of Providence, and when Fixed
in i's place will cost between five hun
drcd aud SIX hundred dollars. It is
beautiful affair, and is now being put up
il is to have glass covering to the face,
and will be illuminated by Gas, 80 that
the hour can be ascertaIned in the night
as well as in the day. The old clock
which has just been taken out was mado
about seveniy-fve years ago, and has
rendered very good service, by regular
ly reminding generations who have
passed away, of the rapid flight of time;
having performed lis work ina faithful
manner for long series ol years, aud
beng worn out by age and action, IL al
so has passed away. The unerring
hands Of the new clock will give similar
warning to the waylarers as they gaze
upon its face aud It will stand there
for long years TO come, preaching to all
that time rolls on and eternity has,ens.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15
HALIFAX, Dec. S.

The steamship Niagara, from Liver
pool st 2 o'clock Z. NJ. Nov. goth, ar
rived here last night a; hall past ten o.
clock.
The Arctic arrived out on the 23'.
The Sarah Sands sailed on the oath
for Portland.
uostliues on the Danube have ceas-
ed for the present, owing TO the Hoods
WheI the lrosts sci IN, fighting Is ex-
pectpd TO recomnence.
a Vienna letter Of the 22d states that
OMur Pacha has received riders from
Cnustantinopie To prosecute the war
with energy. Gort.chakoii has reciev
ed similar orders from ST. Petersburg.
New attempts "A diplomacy have been
made by the Western powers, but they
meet with no encouragement.
Kalalal Is occupied by 10000 Turks,
who are iortliying themselves III the
strongest manner.
The successes Of the Turks in Asia
are fully confirmed,
An Egyptian naval force keeps watch
on Tie coast from Trebizond 10 RGdOul.
Part Of the Turkish fleet had entered
the Black Sea, and navel battle was
daily expected.
The militia OF lranisian, armed and
equipped by Russia, have gone over
bodily to the Turks.
The English and French fleets remain
in the BosphUrus.
The overland mail brings dates from
Hong Kong to the llth OF October. -
Shanghac continued in the hands of the
insurgents. The Ningpo district was
greatly disturbed Some fighting had
taken place at Annoy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

A NOBLE Will -hDson G.. Phelps,
recently deceased in New York, alter
providing amply Tor his widow aud tam
ily. bequeath.d S5s 900 ior religious
aud benevolent purposes. including
100000 to the American Bible Society,
100000 10 the American Board OF Com.
mssioners for Foreign. Missions ! 100
600 I, the American Home Missionary
Society, and $4,000 TO Literary and
Logical Education ia Libciia
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

u The Hon. Benjamin Seaver, the
,pressut able and popular Mayor OF Bo'-
ton ha. been re.nomirnted by the Whigs
Of that city he has also received the
nomination from the opponents o? tho
S4fa,ne Law. lie is an excellent officer,
and we trust and are confident that he
will be reelected by an overwhelming
majority the election takes place on
Monday next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

Dt"Go il. old fellow said two idle
scape graces TO an honest laborer at
work-'work away while W" pIay-sow,
anl we'Il reap" Very IlNcly my lads
replied the old man, coolIy Pm sowing
hemp
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

CLERKS AT WAsnlNGToN.-The Wash
ington Union says-"The following is a
statement, Of The number Of each class,
and the total amount Of the salaries, OF
clerks employed in the Executive de-
partments IN Washington, exclusive OF
chiei clerks, under the present law
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

. o. The Providence Tribune makes
an attempt at little glorification over
the conviction OF James Asher, at the
late Term OF the Court OF Common
Pleas in this city,-and says that there
were several lreemen on the jury who
hate the Maine Law as the devil does
holy water we 10 not know how this
may be,as we were not present in Court
when Asher was tried. Why do not
the friends OF this odious law seize
Liquor belonging TO some rich dealer
who 10 able TO carry the case to the U.
S. Court, and thus have the constitution
ality of this law fairly tested. They
remember, we presume, how they once
iared IN regard TO a similar law, and
therefore have no desire to go agaln.-
They will skim lightly over the sur
face and catch what small fish they can,
but they dare not 90 to the highest le-
-Sal tribunal of the land in regard to the
rons,i,utionalliy Of this monslrous law.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

u" NJ Giddinys administered the
oa'h 10 rIcahcr Boyd. Senator Pcurt
asked Giddngs, soon after il he sWore
Boyd strong Giddings replied: eyes, |
swore him in well, and on "lhe 'highcr
law
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

IuEThcre appcars. to he but one
opinion among The Vi hig aud neutral
press, as far as we have received our
exchanges, in regard TO the Presidents
Message (; it is considered very con-
uon-pItc indefinite aud harmless al
lair.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

TIE Wires CoNsEET-Thc Missou-
ri Legislature has before Il Il bill provi-
ding that no man shall be allowed to in
dorse note without the consent OF his
wife, and that no indorsemen, shall
be valid in law without such con-
sent.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-15

no. The Presidents Message "as
delivered on Tuesday IT 'ccuple'
about five columns of The N. y. Tti'
hume. and is about such a document AZ
any one might reasonably expect from
Iyeh y Pre-, ident and Cubi eL