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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

STRIKE THE KNoT.-When we were
boys, little fellows, our father began to
teach us to work, and we were anxious
to perform the allotted tasks. We were
splitting wood. A rough stick with a
most obstinate knot, tried all the skill
and strength OF weak arm, and we were
about to relinquish the task when father
came along. He saw the piece of wood
had been Clipped down and the kno.
hacked around, and took the ak, saying,
ALWAYS strike the knot" The words
have always remained safe in memory.
They are precious words. brethren
Never try to shun difficulty, but look
il right in the face. catch its eye and you
can subdue j, as man can lion. II
will cover before you and sneak away
and hide itself. II you dread difficulties,
difficulties will grow upon you till they
bury you in obscurity.-Cal. CHI. Aau.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Don'e Go Tell the World!
so M e THING NE w
IN OTTUNTWA!
Groceries for A-Cheaper than thu
Cheapest!

'INHE undersigned most respectfully in
Il forms the citizens of Ottumwa, and
the surrounding country, that he has open
ed large and splendid stock of ~.
RI NIL y OCERIE s,
In the Frame Building, on the same lot with
his residence on the south side Of main ST.,
where he will be pleased to wait on those
in quest of superior Family Groceries at
reduced prices.
His stock consists in part Of several va
rleties of Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Molasses. and
Salt.
LSO-
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Saleratus, Vim
egar, Pepper Sauce, Mustard, Tobacco, and
In fact, a other articles usually kept in an
establishment Of the kind; including a SUI
perior article of Whiskey. He has supe
rlor article of Candles, which he will war
rant to be ALL TALLow, except the wicks,
and when urged for further warranty, he
will insure them to be tallow(ed.) and
which he can afford to sell at l2a cents per
pound.
There is another thing which he wishes
to be distinctly understood, that is, that
he will not be undersold by any establish
ment III the country. .. -.-... ..
Give me call.
THOMAS SINNAMON.
Jan. Goth, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Gentlemanly Accomplishment


Swear! Out upon such common at.
tainments! So do the lowest and mean
est that swim in the sinks of vice and
drunkenness. There is not a rufliar
who cannot boast of the same accom-.
plishment. Every reeking den of devil
try has its profcien.s. The most de.
graded of humanity can swear as loudly
as you. Hark! You hear it in the
highway. In every spot where .ipplers
congregase the oath is part of every
breath. At night il comes with fearful
distinctness from the dram-shop. And
yet you are as proud of your foul mouth
ed wickedIess, as though the vilest of
the earth could not boast of the same.
Chew tobacco! A loathsome splitting
machine, Ell! Beautiful and interesting
apparatus, truly! A self-acting squirt
gun to eject the filthiest compound in
creation! A lama on two legs, bespat-
tering all within your reach, without e.
ven provocation! And because you eat
tobacco and spit out the juice with mock
dignity, you are gentleman! Ho! no!
The race of fools is not yet extinct
Why, you slavering beast, it is no rare
accomplishment TO eat tobacco! You
cant make your mouth fouler than the
old vagabond who spends the shilling he
has begged for rum and pound Of plug
He can act as filthy as you can. Can't
you believe it! See him spit once!-
Mark .hesdark outlines from each cor
ner of his mouth, and the noisorhe stains
of his shirt bosom. Rare accomplish
ments, indeed, for gentleman!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
No. TO s. II. Main Street St, Louis,
At Lower Prices than amy House
i'm the West.
)ur stock consists in part of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
AS FOLIO w 8

As FOLLOWS:
5 cases Cape aloes; 3 do Socatrine aloes.
3 do Turkey myrrh; 5 bbls. sugar lead, %
cases rheubarb root, 80 bbls birthstone, s
bbls gum Guiac, 3 do gum Gamboge, 10 do
gum assafGtida, 3 do L. India do do; 10 do
Turkey Gum Arabic, 300 kegs sup. carh.
soda, 5 bbls balsam copaiba, 5000 bbls aq.
ammonia; 300 lbs pow'd red bark; 10000
lbs spirits nitre; 1000 ozs iodide potash; 5
cases gum tragicenth; cases Turkey OPT
um; 100 boxes epson salts; 80 cases pow
dered rheubarb; 5000 sui phur; 5000 ounces
Fans quinine; 1000 ozs Iodine; 300 lbs
Dover powder; 1000 yds adhesive plaster;
5000 lbs sulp. ether; 1000 lbs Eng. ami
Am. calomel; 1000 lbs Eng. and Am. blue
mass; 1000 ozs sulp. acct. and mur. NOR
phla; 20 cases Bermuda and w. l. arrow
root; rs cases borax; cases cantha rides:
70 bbls. cream Tartar; so boxes tart. acid;
200 cases Browns blister tissue; 5000 lbs
All Cayenne; 200 lbs chloroform; 500 lbs
eoros. sublimate; 900 lbs red precipitate;
which, with large assortment of CHEMI-
GALS from the mandatory of Powers &
Weightman, makes our stock complete.
PAINTS, OILSS. DYE-STUFFS:
400 bbls linseed oil; 100 bbls turpentine;
10 tons red lead and lytharge; 20 bbls
whiting; so bbls putty; rs ceroons Carac-
cas- indigo; % bbls camwood; 25 casks
Dutch madden; so kegs Paris green; so
casks Oh. green and yellow; Is cases Prus-
sian blue; % casks riflned whale oil, 50 bbls
tanners oils; 10 casks sperm oil; 20 casks
sweet oil; % cases Madrass indigo; 300 box
es ext. logwood; 50 bbls or. and chip'd fus-
tic.
FURNISHES: ...
rs bbls copal varnish, No. ami 2; 10
bbls coach yarnish; l5 bbls Japan varnish;
10 bbls black yarnish, from the manufacto-
ry Of Smith and Stratton. New York,
which is a guarantee of their superiority.
BRUSHES:
1000 doz Adams extra paint brushes,
assorted; 500 doz Adams extra varnish
brushes, assorted; 500 dez Adams extra
wall brushes, assorted; 500 doz English
and French tooth brushes, assorted.
GLASS md GLASSWARE:
1000 boxes window glass, from 6x8, to
3ix40. Pittsburgh brands; 1000 boxes as
sorted Apothecary ware.
PATENT MEDICINES:
All of the popular patent medicines OF
the day, constantly on hand at the manu-
facturer's prices.
PERFUElERIES: .-
Taylors and RousselIs Soaps, Cologne,
Extracts, &C., &c.
IOBACCO:
600 boxes Virginia Tobacco, all brands,
for sale at a small advance on manulactnr-
ers' prices. r....
February 10th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Farmers Column.
Cultivating TOO much Lana,

The following remarks on very pre-.
valent evil in this State should have some
effect. Most farmers in this region try
10 cultivate more land than they can pos
sibly attend to, and the consequence is
that none of their land is properly cult
waited. Hear what experienced farmers
say on the subject; and by your expert
ence test the advice:
1.-The farmers generally attempt to cul-
,ivate too much land. The disadvan-
tages arising from the cause, are mary
and obvious. 1t is no exaggeration to
say, that the lands cultivated in the coun-
try are capable under high state of cul-
tiva,ion, of producing twice as much as
they now produce"
When will all our farmers of the Wes.
fully appreciate this truth! There is no
one thing that contributes so much to re-
tard our Agriculture, as the folly of cul-
tivating too much land.
In the first place no farmer should
think Of managing 80 or 100 acres Of
land with one or two men. Ii is bad E.
economy to do SO; nothing can be expect
ed from it but poyer,y,-poyerty of both
land and purse. How much better it
would be TO cultivate half the number of
acres, or less, and DO it well. 1t costs
just as much TO plough an acre that will
yield ten bushels of corn, as one that will
yield SO or a 100 bushels. The differ
ence in hoeing would be rifle, and the
planting would be the same. 1t will re-
quire the same amount of fencing in one
case as is in the other and the same tax
will have TO be paid on each. Why not,
therefore, plough less and plough deeper?
Why not cultivate less land and manure
more? Farmers many of them, appear
to forget that they have good produc-
tive farm, just underneath the one they
are culsivating, equally & perhaps much
more productive then the one on tie
surface.
Turn up this farmers, then, with
deep subsoi plow-expose i. to the &C.
ton of the sun and frost, and !hereby
doubls your crop.
But the surface farm--if there are any
scruples about disturbing the ore i'm
media'ely underneash-may be greatly
increased in productiveness by properly
manuring it. Let a portion of spring
work be devoted TO carting out manure
on the land that is to be cultivated. Be
assured that no labor will pay better
If any one has doubts on the subject, let
him try an acre of thin land with any
other with manrre. And if he desires
to be still more utlitarian in his invesii-
cations, let him deduct the cost of the
manure from the value of the increased
crop, and il will be found that il is much
better 10 manure one acre well than to
cultivate two without manure.
But let him try the experiment of both
ploughing deep, and at the same time
manuring well, and he will forever aban-
don the idea of cultivating more land
than he can cultivate well.
Farmers! think of these things: do
them, and our word for
it you viii never have occasion to regret
that you did not cultivate more land
Ohio Farmer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

FIDELlTY.-Never forsake friend
when enemies gather thick around him.
when sickness falls heavy upon him.
when The world is dark and cheerlcss.-
this is the time to try your friendship.
They who turn from scenes of distress,
or offer reasons why they should be ex-
cused from extending their sympathy
and aid, show that selfish motives only
prompt and move them. If you have a
friend who loves you--who had studied
your interests and happiness--defended
you when prosecuted and troubled. be
sure to sustain him in adversely. Let
him feel that his kindness is appreciated
and that his friendship was not bestow.
ed on you in vain.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
DIES MONIES VALLEY
n u RS Err Y
LOCATED AT KEoKuK. IOWA,


THESubscriber respectfully solicits the
Il attention of Fruit Growers and the
Public to his large stock Of Fruit Trees,
Shrubs, Evergreens, SC, for sale this Fall
and the coming Spring, consisting, in part.
Of
$4,000 Apple Trees of the best varieties,
from 2 to years old, at from 10 to IL
cents each.
10000 Pear Trees. of the latest and best
kinds, on Pear Roots. Dwarf Pears, on
Ounce stocks, from IS to 50 cents.
10000 Peach Trees of the largest and
most productive kinds from 10 to l2a cts
each.
1000 Plum Trees, from % to so cts each
500 Cherries, Ounces, Apricots, SC, Is
to so cents each.
Small fruits consisting of Currants,
Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries,
and Pie Plants. ~ ............
Grape yines-a large quantity-l to 2
years old, 10 TO % cents.
Evcrgreens, embracing Balsam FRS.
Pines, Arbor Vitaes, White and Red
Cedars, Hemlocks, &C.
with n good assortment of Shrubs,
Roses, Shade Trees, &C., at low prices.
Osngc Orange Plants, large guam
tity, ! and 2 years old, for sale very low,
which will set out and bring to perfec-
ton as fence for those who wish it.
Having purchased the entire Nursery Of
Jesse w. Fell known as Fruit Hill, near
Payson, II miles southeast of Quincy, ILL.,,
to those who may wish to engage in the
business, or plant out Orchards, am en-
ablcd to offer great inducements, as the
Trees are all 10 be removed within limit
ed time.
am prepared to contract for planting
Orchards, Shrubs, Evergreens, Hedges, SC,
and insuring their growth. All kinds Of
country produce viii be taken in exchange
for trees. Orders from distance, directed
to the proprietor, accompanied by the cash
or good reference, attended to on receipt.
Any orders left with Messrs. Chittenden
8 McGavic or Cleghorn & Harrison, prompt
~ attended to.
The Nursery is situated near Fulton and
Fourteenth sts,, between the Plank Ro d
and the River, at Keokuk, Iowa.
Packages delivered in the city or at
steamboats, free of charge. Letters of in
quiry should be prepaid. Catalogues sent
in exchange for stamps. ----....--
GEO. b. WILLIAMS.
Dec. Both, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Ho. We Lords of Creation!

nON'T delay day until you get one OF
IL the Ladies Delight" Washing Ma
chimes for each of your wives, and thus
save their health, and, perhaps, prolong
their lives for years. You will save time,
money. soap, and we don't know but cross
words, for you know there is always
"a rumpus, all on washing day"
These machines are manufactured by
ALDRIG a. ELLIS.
J. ALDRIG still keeps on hand and man
ufactures to order Spinning Wheels of all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
CO. Shop on the corner Of Washington
and 3D. SITS. opposite the Jail.
Ottumwa, Nov. Goth, l85l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Notice.

I AN about starting for the Pacific and
Il during my absence my agent Heman
=. Graves, will be intrusted with full pow
er to sell and convey any Of my real es-
tate. and any other act necessary to close
up the business of my Exchange and Loan
Office. Persons having business with me
will call on him. JAMES C. TOLMAN.
April goth, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

To CURE WARTs.-Take halfa OF
of sulphur. half an ounce of 80 per ct.
spirits, put into an ounce phial. shake
them well together. then freely apply to
the affected parts. or warts for few
days, once or twice day, and in few
weeks, or months at most. the warts will
disappear. Try it. And so with corns
in like manner.--C Dollar Newspaper.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

BY ELIZA COOK.

BY ELIZA COOK.
IT'S well TO WOO, tits well to wed,
For so the world has done
Since myrtles grew and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care, we young and fair
Be sure ye pledge with truth
De certain that your love will wear
Beyond The days of youth.
For, if we give not heart to heart,
As well as hand to hand;
You'll find you've play'd the unwise part
And "built upon the sand"
IT'S well to save. It's well to have
A goodly store of gold,
And hold enough of the shining stuff,
For charity is cold.
But place not all your hope and trust,
In what the deep mine brings,
ie cannot live with yellow dust,
Unmixed with purer things.
And he who piles up wealth alone,
Will often have to stand,
Beside his Golfer chest and own,
IT'S "built upon the sand"
lis good to speak in kindly guise,
And soothe where'er we can;
Fairspeech sho'd bind the human mind
And love link man to man.
But stay not at the gentle words;
Let deeds with language dwell;
The one who plies starving birds,
Should scatter crumbs as well.
The mercy that is warm and true,
Must lend helping hand
For those who talk, yet fail to do,
But "build upon the sand"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

WILLIAM NORTH.
WILLIAM p. SCOTT.
SPRING 1863,
S II. l. o us, MO-,

A RE now receiving their Spring and
IA Summer supplies, consisting of every
variety and description of Mems, Women,
Boys, Misses and Chidren's wear, manufac-
tured in the Atlantic Cities, all Of which
have been selected with the greatest care.
made to order, and all of the newest styles.
Having such arrangements East SO as to
be continually in receipt of the most desi-
rable goods, thereby being enabled to pre-
sent an unbroken and finished assortment
throughout the season. Being determined
to offer to the trade such goods as will give
entire satisfaction to consumers, and ct
prices that will guarantee liberal profit to
purchasers, would therefore respectfully ask
the
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOKUK, IOWA

KEOKUK, IOWA.
In the Post Office Buildings, on ID street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID B. OGDEN has established in Keo-
LII. kuk a Store for the sale of Books.
Stationery, and all articles usually found
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, to
satisfy the wants of the people of the Dcs
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, WILDE accommodated, on better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis,-espe
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fan
cy articles. He will endeavor always to
have on hand general assortment OF
School Books and the standard works OF
the day.
CHEAP LITERATURE.-A full assortment
on hand, Of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited to Wis
it his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, lS5l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Datent me0irirtee.

07 ULL'S Sarsaparilla. Smiths Tonic
N Syrup, DR.. Jayne's Medicines,
Mustang Liniment, Arabian Linimeni.
Mofat's Bit,ers, Fahnestock's Vermi-
iuge. McLane's yermifuge. Dr.. Storms
Cough Candy. Ohio Linimens, Sloane
Ointment. Hays Liniment for she Piles,
Ayres' Cherry Peciofal, Essence Of ia
maica Ginger. Perry Davis Pain Killer.
Thompson's Eye Water. Wistar's Bal
sam OF Wild Cherry. DR.. Rogers SIR
up Of Liyerwors and Tar, and all oshe,
popular patent medicines. just receiv
ed by w. L. ORR.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
III MEY! NOME VI!

A LII PERSONS indebted to me will
IN please call and settle. This is the
first call have made on my customers.
and hope it will meet with prompt atten-
ton. 1t is money | want, and by paying
attention to this advertisement, it may
save cost and trouble. DAVID SANDS.
0ttumwa, Jan. Doth, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
GO iousekeepers.

U OAF Sugar, clarified Sugar. Choco-
ID late, Fresh Hops, Imperial Tea.
Young Hyson, do. Soap. of all kinds.
Crackers, Star candles, mould do.
Yeast Powders, Extrac. OF Lemon, Ex
tact of Vanilla, Raisins, Figs, Prunes.
Lemons, Oysters. Sardines. just receiv-
ed by w. l.. ORR.
Nov. let.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Grand Literary and Poetic
G. @ WI lib II ~ A I'll o N

Arrangements have been made TO lurA
nish the Knickerbocker Magazine, the
Home Journal, and the NeU Fork M,ss-
steal World and Times, to new subscri-
bers. for five dollars year! This is.
cheap literature, with vengeance. The.
Rnickerbocker is SO per annum: the
Home Journal, SO; and the IHusicai
World and Times, SO; making SO a
year at the usual rates. That three such
works can be obtained for five dollars q
year, is fac. truly worthy the Caloric,
age, which is inst now being ushered in.
or the Knickerbocker Magazine, edited
by Lewis Gaylord Clark, it is unneces-
sary to speak. For 90 years it has been
the mos. genial, humorous, and spicy
monthly" in the world; and the present
volume will be better than any which
preceded it. The Home Journal edited
by Geo. p. Morris, and ". p. Willis, is
we'll known as the best family newspa-
per in America; and the Musical World
and Times. edited Richard Storrs Willis.
with Lowell Mason, Geo. F. Root. and
other musical writers contributing; and
which gives, among other things, over
S25 worth of music ant. full course of
instruction in harmony annually, is the
very best musical Journal ever published.
These three publications will pos, fam.
lily up in regard to nearly everything
worth knowing:--Ar,, Science, Li.era-
ture. Music, Painting, Sculpture; Invcn-
tions. Discoveries; Wit, IIumor, Fancy,
Sentiment the Newest Fashions and
other attraction for Ladies'; choice now
music for the Sabbath. the church, and
the Firesidc; Reviews and Performances;
IN short. the very pick and cream of nov
city. Incident. History, Biography, Art,
Literature and Science; including what.
ever can be given in periodicals. to pro-
mote healthy amusement and solid in
struc,ion in the family, and help to make
it better, wiser, and happier, may be
now obtained for five dollars. Address,
DYER e. WILLIS, 257 Broadway.
II Editors publishing the above three
times, and sending the papers containing
it to Dyer IL Willis, will receive the
three works named. for one year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19

LEARNING will accumulate wonderful
~ if you add little every day. DO not
wait for q long period Of leisure. Pick
ND the book and gain one new idea, if no
more. Save that one, and add another
a. soon 40 you can.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
MERCHANTS OF DIES NANES VALLEY

To. give the assortment and prices an exam
nation, when in the market, as we feel con-
fident of being able to make it to their in
terest.
n. Borders solicited, which win meet
with prompt and especal attention.
March Bird, 1853
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
AN & Cooley. BOTH FOB
81 PER ANNUM,

ot TIE very Lowest IrlCeS.
GRAHAM & Cooley. BOTH FOB
81 PER ANNUM
The widespread circulation AMI &C
knowloiged ability of these popular Maya
zines, render long descriptions and elabor-
ate puifery unnecessary. They are known
and read in every corner Of our country,
and are as household words in the mouths
OF those who pretend TO judgment in Lit
erature or taste in Art. Th9 pens of our
most accomplished writer's, as well as the
BURNS of the ablest Artists, are enlisted 70
eerlch and adorn their pages-and ALL THAT
Is NOW FAMOUS IN LETTERS OR BEAUTIFUL
IL ENGRAvINGs, in tho world of periodical
literature, is owing to the fostering care
and lavish expense of these two prominent
American periodicals.
Their Imitators fail always
In equalling them, for want Of public sup
port, and the poor dupes who are led to
subscribe to the hastily born enterprises
which spring up every year TO dilude the
public, with promises of wind and words
Of sound, find that
these well Established Works
Are, as yet, the only reliable sources to
which they can look for a faithful perform
ance of all contracts entered into with sub,
scribers.
The Publishers of "Godey" and "Gra-
ham, have determined, that for 1853, they
will surpass in the CHEAPSEss, ELEGANcE
and Merit of their periodicals, all that has
ever been attempted, and as the works are
dissimilar, have resolved to place BOTH
within the reach of ALL, who desire to keen
thoroughly posted up in the rapidly inn
proving
Periodical Literature of the Age.
The best and freshest. both in Literature
and Art, will be found in their ample and
greatly multiplied pages, and they chat
lenge the world to excel or equal the
forthcoming volumes, either in the beauty
and cost of their adornments. the merit
and amplitude OF literary matter, or in
the cHEAPEEss and accommodating terms
with which they are presented to the A.
merican Public.
UneQualled Terms TO Clubs.
Godey's Ladys Book, and Graham's
American Magazine, year; 81
Three Copies of Cooley & Graham,
year, 10
Six I" 20
Clubs may be made up of fractions of
each, or of either, at the option of subscri-
bers, and specimen copies will be furnish
ed to those who have not the works before
them. Address either Of the undersigned,
L. A. Cooley, !
OR >Philadel phia Pa
G.R.GRAHAM,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
Rags Wanted.

Any quantity Of clean Cotton and
Linen Rags. will be taken on subscrip-
lion or debts due this Office. at 81 cent
per pound. r. H. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
WAN ted.

R000 LBS of Seneca Snake Root wan
OUUU ted, for which we will pay the
highest market price in goods, if delivered
soon. Also Mustard Seed taken in ex-
change for goods, by
JOHN PUMROY.
Ottumwa, May 23d. 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-19
LATM! EATM!!

Vyy7 HE UNDERSIGNED have on
IL hand and will keep constant sup
ply Of SAWED LATH. Persons al
a distance can rely upon getting any a
mount, at any time.
HAMMOND e. CO.
Ottumwa, July LIST, 1852.