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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

vTo any inquiring what they shall
do for cough and cold. we would say.
read The following certificate, which has
been signed by one hundred of The first
Houses of Druggists in this country, to
lay before the public their estimate of a
good medicine. They are all men of
the first class and of the highest charac.
ter, whose experience in business leads
them TO know. and this is their opinion:
NE. the undersigned, Whoiesaie
Druggists. haviag been for a long time
acquainted uith flyers Cherry Pecio-
raj, hereby certify our belief that ii is
the best and most cfsctual remedy for
Pulmonary Complaints euer offered to
The .American pe7p'e. find zoe rouid
from our knowledge Of its compost
ton. and f1iensiUe usefulness, cordial
~ commend it TO the afflicted as ,oor
Thy their best confidence. and acith the
firm conuicfion that IL tDiW do for their
relief all that medirine can do"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
ar ARRIVAL OF THE r..
I'll T. M 30 Id Z
LATER FROM EUROPE.
HALIFAX. Dec. 6, P.

HALIFAX, Dec. 6, p. M.
The Humboldt, attempting to put in
here for coal, went ashore last night.
She has 90 passengers and $50 Ton OF
freight.
Maria Cd, Queen of Portugal died on
the 18th ultImo. IN chi!d-bed. The king
was Immediately declared regent until
the young prince gained his majority.
who is now in his fifteenth year. Lis
bon was tranquil. ~
A cabinet council was held in London
on the 10 and 22d, which was fully at
tended.
The Emperor Napolean has decreed
a reduction of duty on coal Of 80 cen.
times.
The superior court of Paris has dc
cided that The government has the right
TO open foreign correspondence entrusted
to the post office. s-
The Russian minister joined the EN-.
peror at Fountainbleu. a.a H.
Arrests have been made at Lyons for
posting up revolutionary proclamations.
The excuse alleged is, want of work
and dearness Of breadstuffs. The ele-
ments of revolution have appeared in
several places.
The retreat OF the Turks across The Dan
ube is officially affirmed. The passage
was effected without interruption.
The Turks hold Kalafa, with $4,000
men. The lateness of the season, de
cided Omar Pacha to retire.
|, is reported that the Russisns have
evacuated Lesser Wallachia.
Advices from ST. Pelersburgh repori
the Russian feet dismanlled and sent TO
winter quarters on the Baltic. .n s
Ii is reported from the frontier of Bos.
MIA that $4,000 men are preparing to
Join the Turks, who would cross several
territories with or without leave. /,
The Russians are terrifying Odessa,
but the port of Odessa continues its
commerce under neutral flags.
The Freach Consul at Constantinople
has invited tenders for supplying the
French fleet.
II is reported that the Russian Am
| bassador at London and Paris had orders
to demand their passports in case the
combined fleets remained in the Black
Sea.
Prussia has given formal assurance oil
her determination to remain neutral.
Ii was reported in Vienna that the
Russian forces had been beaten back in
Georgia by the Iurks.
The editors of the Vienna papers
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
PEOPLE OF AMERICA!

Thousands of you have suffered for
long years with Rheur attic pains. VI.
cerous Sores. Swelled Legs, Piles, and
many other complaints. tina. all the rem
edies YOU have tried have failed TO cure,
and your physicians have pronounced
incurable-you need suffer no longer.
remedy is discovered and placed
within the reach OF all, that will cure all
these complaints and Inake you young
again. Dance with joy--for you shall
be healed. This grea, remedy is tire
Mexican Mustang Liniment!
Important and extraordinary cures are
daily reported 10 US as having been per,
formed by the use Of this Liniment aud
none who use j. are disappointed in it's
effects.
See advertisement. in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

ARRIVAL OF
New YORK, Dec. G.

The Europa has arrived with Liver.
pool dates to 10Th, ard three days later
news. There has Seen no more fighting.
The previous reports are confirmed.
The latest imporian, Intelligence from
The seat of war, is that she Turks have
recrossed the Danube, and are said 10
have attacked Braihloif and Galeiz.
France warns Austria TO avoid inter.
ferance. . .....
A report prevailed that the Turks
have abandoned all the points on the
Danube, except Kalafa,, which they still
retain, and have strongly fortified. This
repor, is confirmed from Hermstadt.
They retired wilhou. battle.
Some grea, movement is in con,em
platoon, which the passage Of the Dan
ube has in The meantime, served 10
mask. .....u ...... ........ .. ....
France has formally announced 10
Austria tina, if she gives refuge TO armed
Russians reirea,ing from tie Turks,
France will regard II as declaration oil
war. .. ... .a.... ..
NJ. Drouin de l. Hugs has replied TO
the circular of Count Nesselrode: he
states thai, as Nicholas says he has no
wish to subject The integrity of Turkey
or the sovereign rights of the Sultan. The
peace of Europe cannot be hazarded by
French interference, inasmuch as France
only interferes on behalf of said integrity
and sovereign rights. ....s ..
VIENNA.-Letters of the evening OF
the 18th. state that the Turks had at
lacked Gala,z and Braihlof. Former ad-
vices mentioned tia, they were going on
those places. s .....
The Russians are sending their sick
and wounded TO Kerchmana, town OF
Bassaraba; the hospitals Of Wallachia
and Moldavia being insufficient 10 con-
tain ,hem.
The mails that came TO hand at Liver
pool on The morning of the Europa s
sailing, would indicate that there had
been good deal of fighting wherever
the hosts of the two armies came in con-
tact, but without any results Of impor-
lance; cannonading was heard in various
directions. and forthwith battles were
manufactured for the STOCKHOLDERS.
Reinforcemerts were hurrying TO the
Russians, and additional levies contin-
ued to arrive at the Turkish camps. Ii
The season will perin, opel atoms oil
magnitude, both parliss will soon be in
a position 10 carry them out. A general
attack is 10 be made Immediately on the
Russian army, which being much exten-
ded, is quite vulnerable. The island
opposite Ghieirgevo has been taken sew
eral times by both sides, and is now ia
the hands Of the Turks. .......
The Paris correspondent states thai
the government is amassing troops be.
tween Strasbourgh and Marseilles, tc
enable him to send off 100000 men in
FIVE days notice. England's course il
kept secret. .....-.. ..........-.... .......
The Sultan has officially announced
his intention of placing himself a, the
head ofthe Turkish troops in the Spring
A new note has been prepared. bul
neither The Gear or Sultan listened to it,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Rail Road Meeting.

At large and enthusiastic meeting Of
the friends of the Burlington and Mis-.
sour River Railr Dad, held at the Court,
House in Onumwa, on Saturday even.
ing, the 10Th inst. Col. GEO. GIL
LASPY was called 10 the Chair, and r.
II. WARDEN was appointed Secretary.
d. p. Inskeep, upon being called on,
stated the objec. Of tie meeting to be to
raise all tn stock that could be had, and
TO ascertain the amount subscribed in the
county. Mr.. Inskeep ably set forth the
advantages OF taking stock, and con-
siderable amount was subscribed. The
books were then examined and il was
ascertained that there were 276 shares
subscribed 10 The O,iumw wa books. Our
Agency City friends not being in attend.
ance at the meeting with their stock
books, The amount OF stock taken there
could not be asceriained TO certainty
but from repor.is was estimated that they
had 100 shares, which would make the
amount Of private stock subscribed by
Wapello county, $4,000, or $1,000
more than was demanded of us. ....
On motion of Judge u. Biggs, COM
mittee Of three were appointed to visit
Burlington, and present the stock books
of the Burlington and Missouri River
Rail Road Company as evidence that
the required amoun. of stock is taken
in this county, and procure an early
letting of The road to Otumwa. .-
The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed said committee, viz: II. b. Hen.
dershn.t, DR.. G.. G. Warden, and j. ii
d. Street.
On motion OF J. II. >. Street. Gen.
J G. Ramsey and Charles Dudley, OF
Agency City, were added 10 the Com.
mi;tee TO 60 to Burlington. 49,
On motion, adjourned.
GEO. GILLAsPY, Chm.
r. II. WARDEN, Sec'y. a ....-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
NO. XIX
Close Of Volume v.
Terms of the Courier
REDUCED TO 81, 1907

About the LIST Of January next the
present Volume Of The COURIER expires,
and with the beginning of the Sixth
Volume we shall commence on the
strictly ADVANCE PAY SYSTEM,
a, REDUCED PRICES!
For five long years We have labored
assiduously to establish newspaper in
Wapello county that would be a credit
to it. How far we have succeeded In
this undertaking, we leave for The public
10 say. During that time we have bad
a fair list of subscribers, and reasons
able amoun, of Advertising and job
w ork; but there has not--and we regret
exceedingly to say it-been interest
enough manifested by our patrons in the
promp, payment of subscriptions, TO en-
sure US anything like a fair support
The credit system--tha, great destroy.
er of public con6dence-has kept US
living as il were from "hand 10 mouth.
and we have resolved for the future TO
publish paper, on that system, no long.
err. The change we think will be pro-
ducti9e Of good to our patrons as well
as ourselves. while if the people of Wap.
clio and adjoining counties, and the
Wings more particularly. rally TO our
supporl--it will greatly increase the use.
(ulness of our paper. The next Vol
ume then will be published on the fol.
lowing ra-,y.#
TERM S:
One copy ts'ricsly in advance) 81 90
-Four copies, :" 3 90
Ten :" 1900
Larger Clubs q, the same rates
81 20 per copy. 80 -...... 81. .... ~
Where club of 30 copies are sent,
to one address, copy will be given
gratis to the getter up ofthe club. These
terms will be strictly adhered TO ia all
eases. All subscribers to the Courier
who are in arrears will have the paper
continued TO them a. our former publish.
ed rates until full payment is made, -
No subscriber who is now in arrears will
be taken as Club subscriber until he
pays up.
In the course If few weeks all our
delinquent subscribers will be walled on.
or have bills sen, them, and we hope
they will be prepared to pay up punct,I-
ally and TO subscribe for The next Vol
ume 10 advance. 49,. ." t"."
Address, postpaid, -
II. II. WARDEN,
..=#" Ouumwa, Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

THOUSANDS Of Parents who use
Vermlfuge composed OF Castor Oil. cali
omel, &c are not aware that, while they
appear 10 benefit The patient, they are &C.
'ualiy laying the foundations flr series
of diseases, such as salvation, loss oil
sight, weakness Of limbs, &C.,
In another column will be found the
advertisement Of Hobensack's Medicines
to which we ask the attention of all di-
rectly interested in their own as well as
their Children's health. In Liver Com
plants and all disorders arising from
those of bilious tpye, should make use
of the only genuine medicines, Hoben.
sacks Liver Pills.
S'"Be not deceived" bu, ask for
Hobensack's Worm Syrup and Liver
Pills. and observe that each has the sig.
nature OF the Proprietor, J. ". HO-
bENSACX. as none else are genuine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s.


SENATE.-Senator Aichison, Presi,
dent pro tenn, took the Chair a, quarter
past ~, and called the Senate TO order.
Credentials were presented Of R,ber,
w. johnson, from Arkansas. appointed
in the place Of Mr.. Borland. resigned;
The credentials of Philip Allen, Senator
cleo! from Rhode Island for SIX years,
and of John Bell, of Tennessee, for six
years, were also presented.
Mr.. Benz said that The honorable
John Sldell had been elected 10 the SEN
ale from Louisiana. in the place of Mr..
Soule; his election was known, and he
hoped there would be no objection to his
being sworn in. No objection being
made. Mr.. Slidell was sworn in ,egelher
with Messrs. Bell. Allen and Johnson.
Dir. Broadhead's resolution was adop-
ted, directing the Secretary to notify the
the House that quorum o. the Seaate
was present and ready TO proceed 10
business.
Mr.. Dodge, of Iowa, gave notice of
bills granting land 10 Iowa for railroad
purposes, and 10 establish TeIritor lal
Government. in Nebraska.
Mr.. Jones, OF Iowa. gave notice OF a
bill granting lands 10 lowa.for railroads,
connecting the Missouri and Mississippi
rivers.
Mr.. Gwyn gave notice Of bills max
ing donations Of lands TO California for
the purpose of constructing a railroad
,,,a ,alo.r.nh foam Gan Il ..,,a;s... A., ,h =.
Colorado river, with a branch passing
to the boundary of Oregon, and bill
TO establish line Of steamers from San
Francisco, via the Sand wich Islands, to
Shanghai. '
Mr.. Seward offered the folio wing res
oluiion:
Res iUed, That the President be re-.
quested, if not incom paiible win the
public service, 10 furnish any correspon-
dence that may have taken place. be.
tween this Government and the King of
the Sandwich Islands . .'..
The resolution was laid over.
Mr.. Fish submitted resolution, which
was laid over, that select committee be
appointed TO consider the causes and ex-
tent OF sickness and mortality prevailing
on board of emigran, ships during their
voyages. s..- ..
HoUsE.-The House met q, IL o.
clock. The galleries were crowded.
Great excitement prevailed. g..
The Hon. Lynn Boyd was elected
Speaker. .s
The rules OF the last House were
adopted.
Several notices of bills were given.
The members then proceeded to select
their seals.
A committee of Ave was ordered 10 be
appointed 10 revise the rules.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Strange lnhabitan ts Of the Great
H Basin.

Captain Walker, the mountaineer. has
furnished the Sacramento Herald with
an account of queer race OF people,
living at the Great Basin. He is said
TO be the only white man who has visit
ed them:
About half way between the two riv.
ers, and midway in the wilderness. be.
tween The Colorado aad the Rio Grande,
is the country OF The Moquis.
From the midst Of the plain rises alb.
ruplly on oil sides butte of considera.
be elevation. the top of which is far. as
if some great power had sliced off The
summit. Away up here The Moqnis
have built three large villages. where
they rest a, nigh, perfectly secure from
the attacks Of the fierce tribes who live
10 The North and Eas. of them. The
sides of this table mountain are almost
perpendicular cliffs. ard the top can be
reached only by deep nlgh. Of steps
cut in the solid rock. Around it's base
is plain OF arrable land, which the Mo.
quis cultivate with great assiduity.
Here they raise all kinds of grain,
melons and vegetables. They have also
number of orchards, filled with many
kinds of fruit trees. The peaches they
raise is particularly fine. They have
large fiocks of sheep and goats, but very
few beasts of burden or cattle. They
are harmless, inoffensive race; kind
and hospitable TO strangers and make
very little resistance when attacked.
The warllke Navajos. who dwell in
the mountains 10 the northwest Of them,
are in The habi! Of sweeping down upon
them every two or three years and driv.
ing off their stock. At such times they
gather up all that is movable from their
farms and fly for refuge TO their noun
tain stronghold. Here their enemies
dare no, follow them. When stran.
ger approaches, they appear on the top
of the rock and houses watching his
movements. One of their villages, at
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
vFrom Dyes Bank Mirror, fo

vFrom Dyes Bank Mirror, for
December, we learn that counterfeit
plates for 500 bills on the Bank of u
,ica, N. Y, have been found, and il is
presumed that counterfeits of that des-
cription are in circulation. Keep look
out for them. Vignette, New York State
Arms, figures 100 at each corner. MY.
Safety Fund, Utica, ship under sail on
the right, female figure holding sheaf
Of grain; arm resting on pillar, on the
left.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
ENo paper was issued from this of.
fee last week. Circumstances beyond
our control rendered j, impossible TO get
DOT even half sheet.
WapelIo County Erect!
THE RAILROAD STOCK ALL

!, is with feelings Of pride that we
announce TO our readers, that the amount
Of stock required by the Burlington and
Missouri River Rail Road Company,
from this county. is all taken, and some
ak or seven thousand dollars over. If
we do not &c, Railroad now il will not
be the fault of our enlerp,ising citizens,
in both town and country. The com.
mittee appointed to visi. Burlington will
return probably on to morrow. and mex,
week we may be enabled TO give our
readers some definite information 10 re-
gard TO the letting Of the work. ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER! IMpoRrArr

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER! IMPORTANT
70 DyspEpTIcs-Dr. ]. s. HoUaHroNs Pep
sIN. The true Digestive Fluid, or Gastric
Juice, prepared from REsSEr, Or the Fourth
Stomach OF the Ok, after directions of Bar
on Liebig, the great Physiological chemist,
by J. S. Houghton. M. d., Philadelphia
This is truly wonderful remedy for lndi-
gestion. Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver COM
plant, Constipation, and Debility, curing
after Narures own method, by Natures own
agent, the Gastric Juice. Pamphlets, con.
tanning scientific evidence of its value, fur
nished BY agents gratis. See notice among
Medical advertisements.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

YA meeting of Delegates from the
various Agricultural Societies in this
Stale is TO be held at Fairfield on
Wednesday. the 2sth, for the purpose
OF forming State Agricultural Society.
Wapello County is entitled 30 nine del.
egates. Who will volunteer to GOT
Don't be afraid of too many going.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.

Senators Cass, right, Pratt, Hunter,
Mason, Badger and Dawson have ar.
rived, making with The previous arrivals
full quorum of The Senate. The ex,
element has greatly subsidized since the
result is known, and The impression
tonight is, that the caucus nomination
will be elected without serious opposi.
ton.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

The unprecedented success of Dr..
Urban's Anu. Bacchanaian justices us.
in recommending Ito oil who are afflic,.
led with that terrible DISEASE for which
1t is designed US remedy. We are
assured !. is fully what tits represented.
and that in the hundred and thousands
OF cases where i, has been used, not
single failure has occurred. See sdvef-
lisement in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

CoRN.-We would advise our farmers
who may have large lois of corn for sale,
and who are able 10 hold on to il, to a.
wait the completion Of our railroad in
May next, when they may confidently
calculate upon remuuerating prices. The
hourly whistle of the locomotive on the
other side of The river has already
raised the spirits Of our people some
several hundred per cent. Burlington
Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

OysTERs.--Our friend DIR. Oar, will
accep. the thanks of the Editor and hands
in the Courier" Office for can of ex-
cellens D altimore Oysters. The DIR. has
more of The sesame sor.'' left, at his new
soom opposite the "Oaumwa House"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Presidents Message.

We received this importan, iocumen,
TOO late for on insertion in to-day's pa
per; nor have we had time TO examine il
sufficiently 10 speak Of hs contents
Next week We will give it to our read.
ers and they can examine il for them
selves.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
GREAT DEMAND,

There seems 10 he universal deHand
in our city. for ]. l.. Curtis Compound
Syrup of Sassatfas. This article has
been tried, and used with the most pow.
erful effect, 10 the very worst cases of
measles, coughs, hoarseness, whooping.
cough, consumption, and oil! diseases OF
the lungs OF long standing, and is now
The most popular and beneficial me!l.
cine used for all those diseases Tor which
i, is so highly recommended. "~~a
J. l.. Curtis Original MAmaIuka. is
now acknowledged by all persons of es-
perience. rs the best siimulant ever used
for the cure Of all hose diseases for
which it is SO highly recommended, and
in which it has been so successfully
used. |, stands unparalleled by ANY
medicine ever offered TO The public A
fresh supply Of these medicines has just
been received by the agents. Those per.
sons who are not supplied had better
call on some agen. and supply their fam
lilies. .'s .a 40,
Take none unless signed by
J. l.. CURTIS.
See advertisement in another colu,nn.l
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

THERE will be Presbyterian preach.
ing at the Cont House, on Wednesday,
Thursday. Friday and Saturday even.
ings, the 2lsi, 22nd, Odd and 24lh inst,
and also on Sunday. the 25,h at | o..
clock, A. M. Services by Revs. BELL
and McCuNE.
Nov. 18Th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

Last night freight train ran over a
COW on the Erie Railroad, throwing the
engine and several cars from the track.
The Engineer, McMullin, was killed,
and two car load of hogs ,umbled into
the canal. ...... ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
whig State Convention.

The Dubuque Tribune suggests the
first Tuesday in February as the day for
holding this Convention. If we nomi-
nate candidate for Superintendent Of
Common Schools, the time suggested by
the Tribune is not any too soon.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

SLAuGHTERINe has commenced at the
pork packing establishment. of Messrs
Schenck a. Denise. Weave not advised
as to prices. but the impression amongst
business men is that 50 TO SO SO will be
the outside figures. We could wish for
better prices for our farmers, but after
all they will not lose money even al
these rates.-Burkingt0n Telegraph 9Th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

~ The Hack Eye has again made
its appearance. It's now published by
JOHN PIERsoH, ST., e. G. M. BINcKLEY,
and edited by JOHNSON PIERsoN, its for
mcr proprietor. ...... ... ....ss .a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
r. II. WARDEN, Sc y.

The mem ers and officers of the
Wapello county Agricultural Society
meet in this place on the las, Saturday
in this month. 1t is hoped that there
will be large attendance as busiaess of
grea, importance to the Society will be
transacted.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

" The proposed subscription of
$400 900 TO The Keokuk and IT. Des
Moines, and Fl. Madison and Bloomfield
Railroads, BY Lee county, has been vos.
ed By a majority OF some 1900.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

p. %. REMOVED p. o has been
removed 10 the building occupied by J..
Arwicler as Tailor Shop; which p. NJ.
Osborn has fitted up in good style.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
BANGOR, Dec. 5.

Lorenzo Howe and Augustus McKen,
zie were arrested for passing counterfeit
money; also Jabez Upham, a. Liberty,
Postmaster and Maine law agent, former
ly sheriff. Waldo Connolly, the prin.
cipal. for distributing counterfeit money
was bound over in $4,000
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15

THE Cay Is STILL THEY CONE. -
An,extensive Produce and Grocery Store
10 to be opened in Mudge's new store
room in few days. We are also TO
have an eating house shortly. The rail-
road will set Ottumwa fright side up
with care"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-12-15
Nav ORLEANs. Dec. S.

Weather fine and bracing; only few
cases of cholera, chiefly among the en-
igran,s; deaths in the hospital for the
week ending on Saturday, of cholera,
only ~. a
Colonel Turnbull was killed by Pat
ten yesterday; he was chief port war
den.