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Columbia gazette., 1854-04-15
NOTICE

March, Is, '54-7l-2m.
Columbia gazette., 1854-04-15

SLi;RIFE"S Sale.
I,a District T. Court (, IT Thos- Richardson.
Co. Of Iuolumne Geo. T. Tabor &
John Tabor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Trust Sale.

To AndrsD &oiSenberger and Kaiha
riae StOizenberger.
NOU are hereby notified that | will on
4 the 10th day March 1854. between the
hours of 8 O'Clock. a. m, aud O'Clock, D.
m. of said day. at the door of the Court
house in Ottumwa. Wapello county, Iowa,
proceed to sell at public outcry to the high
est bidder for cash in hand the Northwest
quart,r of the Northwest quarter of Sec
ton "a in Township No u north of Range
No. IL west, lying in Wapello county. To-
wa; in accordance with your deed of trust
TO me executed on the Sth day OF March,
1852. upon said land to secure the payment
to George Englemeyer the payment Of two
promissory notes executed by you Sth OF
March 1852. each Tor $3.50, one payable 8
months after date with ten per cent inter
est from months after date, the other pay
able fifteen months alter date with ten per
cent interest from = months after date.
which said times have elapsed and said
notes are yet unpaid. Nov unless you
pay off SAID notes and interest on or before
The, lUh day Of March, said land viii be sold
as above aud your interest therein forever
foreclosed. II. b. lENDERSHOrr,
Trustee.
Feb. 9, '54-3w prs fee So
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
THE DIES MONIES COURIER.


THOUSANDS of Parents who use
Verm'iuge composed Of Castor OIL. cal
omel, DC are no, aware that, while they
appear ia benef, The patient. they are &C.
'ual'y lay ing the foundations for series
Of diseases, such as salvation, loss OF
sight. weakness of limbs. &c.
In another column will be found the
advertisement IF Hobensack's Medicines
to which we ask the attention Of all d.
rec,ly interested in their own as well as
their Childrep's health. Ia Liver Com
plants and all disorders arising from
those of bilious 'pye. should make use
OF the only genuine medicines, Hoben.
sacks Liver Pills.
w-"Be not deceired," bot ask for
Hobensack's Worm Syrup and Liver
Pills. and observe that each has the sig.
nature OF the Proprietor, J. n. HO.
BENSACX. as none else are genuine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER! IMPORTANT
TO DysPEPTIcs-Dr. ]. s. HoUGHroNs Pep
SIN. The true Digestive Fluid. or Gastric
Juice, prepared from RESNEr, or the Fourth
Stomach Of the Ok. after directions of Bar
on Liebig, the great Physiological che mist
by J. s. Houghton. M. D., Philadelphia
This is truly a wonderful remedy for lndi-
gestion. Dyspepsia. Jaundice, Liver COM
plant, Constipation. and Debility, curing
after Narure's own method. by Natures own
agent, the Gastric Juice. Pamphlets. con-
tsining scientific evidence of its value, fur
nished by agents gratis. See notice among
Medical advertisements.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
GREAT BARGAINS
TO BE HAD AT
N. A. WOODFORD'S.

TIME UNDERSIGNED has a large
j stock Of Dry Goods. Hardware,
Queensware. Cutlery. and Ready Made
Clothing, purchased in the Eas. express
ly for this market. a, very low rates for
cash. which he will sell as low for cash
as they car be purchased in the Des
Moines Valley. In the way Of
Ready Made Clothing,
he is prepared to offer unusual induce.
men,s to purchasers. Of which he can
easily sa,isy any person who will give
him call and examine his goods and
prices. Call soon if you want great
Il,rgains. as am determined to sell to
eUeay man who has she "READy JoHN,"
whether he wants Gle lhes or not.
Don't forget the place-N. A. WooD-
FoRD's. next door to american House"
Agency City. Jan. 5,h. '54-2ms
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Curtis, SYRUP OF SAssAFRas

tS CurtlS' SYRUP OF SASsAFRAs.
This article has aow been presented
TO the public sufficient time TO be we'll
tested and pronounced NO HUMBuG. In
fac, il de6es the world to produce more
effectual. certain and speedy cure for
coughs, colds, measles. whooping cough,
bronchitis. spitsing of blood and all those
diseases Of the lungs for which il is so
highly recommended. This syrup OF
Sassafras has now found its way to al.
most every town and neighborhood in
the State and thousands of persons who
have been 80 fortunate as 70 be saved
from an un,imely grave by this SAFE
PREsERvER are now living monuments oil
health to testify the great benefit it has
conferred ON them. Commence the use
Of the Syrup of Sassafras at the very
first symptoms Of cough or hoarseness
doni delay. there is danger. See adver.
tisement 10 another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
CautSOM!

T HEREBY warn the public that my eel
/ ebra,ed Family Medicines have been
comterieited, and sent into Iowa. as well
as other States. All my agents are furn-
ished by me with a certificate of agency
and are required by me to sell my prapa ra-
tons at the same uniform prices, which
prices are printed in my almanacs. Whe n
ever the same are offered atless than thoss
prices, it should afford strong pres umption
that they are counterfeit. Buy ONLY OF
MY AUTHORIZED AGENTS. DAVID JAYNE.
Phiiadelphia, Pa, Feb. .. 1884.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
st. Louis Market,
ST. I,oUfs. Feb Of

l
Advlces by lhe different teIegrap hic
lines relative to the quotations brough,
by the Baltic, con6lc. as regards bread
s.ufIs: We presume, however, from the
details given by the eastern line, tina, a
decline has been effected in flour, wheat
and corn are reported.
Transactions continue limited. The
flour market is at a stand still, and grain,
with the exception Of oats, shows but
little activity. Provisions, also, are less
firm, aud lard brings fraction less than
quoted last week.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 3 to &c. cot.
fee l to l2c. prime plantation molasse s
23c.
SALT-Last lot of G.. A. reported
brough. 81 SO per bag. Kanawha 4Oc
per bushel
GUNNlES--New, steady a, zoe;
second hand bring ls.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Books and Stationery.

A good assortment of Books and Sta
tionery. A splendid article of writing pa
per, and any quantity Of things in the No
lion 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 Whiskey.
Old Monongahala, for medical ami me-
chanical purposes "only."
We are anxious to sell the above arti-
Giles for what they will bling, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door TO Warden & Leighton's 5.
Jan. 18th, 1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
WASHINGTON, Feb. %

" ARLINGTON, + 20. ID.
Elk Senator Clemens and w. r. Har
ris had very serious fgh. here yester-
day. Harris was badly beaten.
Nothing Of importance doing in the
House.
In the Senate, Mr.. Fessenden. the ne "
Senator from Maine, was sworn in
The Naval Committee of the Senate
will recommend three sloops of war in
addition to the six frigates, all 10 be pro,
vided a, auxiliary screw steamers. The
Senate special committee on the Pacific
Railroad met this morning. and prepar-
ed to report BILL.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Estray Steer.
STATE OF Iowa. }ss:.
WAPElLO CouNTy. 10

STATE OF Iowa, C..
WAPELLo COUNTY.
TNAKEN up before Thomas Sinna-
i mon, Esq, Justice of The Peace
within and for said county. on the 20,h
day of Dec, 1853, by Jonathan Boyce a:
his Plantation IN Centre Township OF
said STATE; Estray property of the
following description, to-wi,: A black
Steer four years ole las. Spring. with a
white lace and some white on the belly;
no ear marks or brands visible and ap.
pra ised to be Of the value of Twenty
five dollars by Allen Boyce and John
Melton. JOSEPH HAYNE,
Co. elk w. e.. Iowa.
Jan. 10Th, '54-3m-ul
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a,

In the Senate, yesterday, Cass spoke
briefly in reference to securing to Amer.
lean citizens abroad full enjoyment Of
the religious privileges they eujoy a,
home. In the course of his remarks he
minated an intention to reply to some
animadversions OF Arch Bishop Hughes
upon former speech of his on the same
subject.
The Nebraska bill was afterwards ia.
ken up. and advocated by Mr.. Tombs Of
Georgia. Mr.. Hunter subsequently OBJ
tanned the floor and the bill was pos.pon-
ed.
The bill for the construction of SIX
steam frigates was passed and the Senate
adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
" Beware!-Call for J. L. CUR

BeWare!-Call for J. l.. CUR
IT'S Mamaluke Linimen. and take no
other. The country is now flooded
with BASE coUNTERFEITs of the most
worlhless kind; don't be deceived. Cur
tie Linimens has stood the test for Sew
eral years SO that every family has now
become familiar with il and know whs,
10 expect from it's use. Notice whether
]. l.. Curtis name is signed on The
wrapper of each bottle as none other are
genuine. This valuable medicine is for
sale in every town in the State.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02

vAs the season is with when
there is always much sickul among
children. caused by suddeN lids. j.
may net be miss for 10 to m3 Jon that
the new medicine. "Ayer's Cfy Pee.
,oral." attracting 20 much Of public
notice. for the cure Of soriousb g com.
plants. 10. when Used in cd doses,
one Of she very best in the irld for
occasional family use. II 10 pie and
harmlssst for children. a. WI 20 very
pslatable. We use the article Fselves,
and would recommend our red to call
on W. l. Orr. and GET bosi = trial.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02

~The unprecedented success of DR.
Urban's Anti. Bacchanalisn jus,ifies US
in recommending il to all who are afflict.
ted with that terrible DISEASE for which
it is designed as q remedy. We are
assured iii fully what tits represented.
and that in the hundred and thousands
Of cases where il has been used, not a
single failure has occurred. See adver.
tisement in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a,

There is rumor current that Mr.
Buchanan will return home soon, dis
gusted with his treatment by the British
officials in the matter of his refusal 10
appear IN court costume.
The supreme court this morning gave
its decision in the grea, Dubuque land
claim; the decision is against ii.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02

EAOAsO0D NAWssoAso AC
The new discoveries and Nv afiini-
Ties that medical chemistry pnstantly
adding to medical science an h healing
art, show conclusively hoy Oily supe.
r,or tho new combinations lhe Mus
:sng Linimens ara to old arations;
,has Linimen. being the reaof grea.
labor in the chemical ana'ysl The rea-
son of the great superiority she new
preparation to old mixtures; the i'm
mense sales Of il proves how ich il is
valued by those who have it, aud
know it, virtues in the relbruises
strains. stiff joints. chapped Ids. bro
ken breasts. dwellings or p}, in any
part Of the body.
See advertisements in ano.le nlumn.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02

Our os about one hundred and fifty
newspapers published in the State OF
lllinois--a large minority Of them, we
believe, are Democratic-oulv haO. so
far. have expressed themselves in favor
of The Kansas and Nebraska bill OF
Judge Douglas. Tha; does not look like
backing their Senator.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
O'nEILLY HAS COME ATLAsT.

fNHE undersigned would most respec t.
i fully say to all persons indebted to
the late firm of Given & Gillaspy, that he
is determined to settle up the business of
said firm Immediately, aud if they wish to
save cost they will call and settle their ac-
counts, in payment OF which the best mar
ket price will be paid for corn and oats.
TiIOS.. q. GIVEN.
Februsry 4th, lS54--5w.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Wanted.

k000 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. 1891.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Family Groceries!

C. E IF FOR CAyH.
Y HAVE now on hand general assort-
i ment Of Family Groceries, which viii
sell q up assn Be bought in this coun-
ty. nous wishing TO purchase will d |,
wei TO call and examine my stock befons
p1 Ehssing !sewhcre. JOSEPH LElceroH.
&lec 20th. l803-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
OTTUNKWA
N i r S d r Y

10000 Apple Trees at So per hunrded
have on hand 100 varieti IS OF grated ap-
pile trees of the choicest kinds, which Oh
Ter for sale and intend selling the coming
Spring. 5. Conner. :
Ottumwa, Feb. ID. 1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Farm, for Sale.

fE} THE unde rsigned offers for So
Essiii sale the TAYLOR FARM" SSs&
Ss.A lying on Northern Avery -
creek. 5 miles Southeast of Eddyville, and
80 miles Southwest OF Chillicothe. Said
farm consists of 2l0 acres. 100 acres of
which are in CIVILIZATIONS; is Well wa,ered
and is admirably adopted for stock farm.
For terms apply to
HENRY J. GREGORY. Agent
fol James A Taylor.
Feb. ID, lS54--tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
STILL PROGRESSING

21E targfst AMI best assortment az
S411les, Fine & Common Harness.
ColIars, Brides, Halters & Whips,
is now offered in Ottumwa, on the best
terinGever in the State.
Nothing but good article made here. -
Call and see, whether you wish to buy or
not. JoRN GRAVES.
Dec. 18th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
NEW ARRANGEMENT
IL d M o v Al.
"A. T.. M Ed.

" OULO RESPECTFULLY lnlOtm ms pub
w lie that he has removed his
moot AND SHOE SHOP
into WssAtnrn's ffama building. in the
room immedisfelY over the Tin :Shop. AZ
heretofore, he ~ = employ the best work
men he can find Is "a country and viii
warrant his work A. second a peoa'
manufactured in this ~ ~ III
can supply the public test no.
tice with anythi ng in the boot OF shoe line,
from sUPERrINE to the coarsest "stogy."
and at fair prices.
LEATHER! LE.3THER.,!!
A good supply constantly on hand Of
both eastern and home manufacture, at the
old Tan Yard. The highest price is paid
at all times in CASH OR LEAraEl for HInEs.
jan. 18th, lS54.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
HOUSE..

Some discussion arose on the Senate
bill granting to Wisconsin 100000 acres
of land for Rail Road pur1os at the
close Of which j, was found that no quo
rum was present and the House adjourn.
ed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
ID r u G. S.:

IRhubarb Root.
lCnrrosive subIimate
Red Preclpila.e.
Powdered Rhuharb,
Pow dered Jalap,
|lpecac, do.
ICanlharides.
ICorks, assorted,
Jars, bottles, walls,
Castor Oil,
Sweet Oil,
|Oliye OH, prime,
Rad fienlian.
Spigelia, or Pink
| Root,
Sienna. Alexandria,
and East India,
Magnesia. caleincd,
aud carbonate.
Extracts and Oils OF
all kinds,
Sand Paper assor-
ted.
DYES TUFTS.
Paris Green,
Prussian Blue.
Dutch Madden,
Indigo, best article,
lockwood, & Fustic,
Cam wood and Mic
| wood,
Ext. of LOCKWOOD,
Alum & Copperas,
Dry Verdigris,
Alcohol IL w hiskey
Acid Murialic. Sui.
phuric. &c.
Gold ! eaf, Bronze.
lies of almost every
cines.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
p. L. & II. Van Devanter G. Co.,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Men and Boys Clothing.
AND
India Rubber Goods,
Nos. lG2 and RS4

Nam 81, c0fheF q UdShlhgt0N HOFHUe
ST. LOUIS, MO.
w E are now receiving from our man
w ufacAory in New York. our SpRISa
STocK, which viii be unusually large. and
comprise all GRADES of Men and BOYS
CLOTHING, from the coARsEsr FABRIC to the
FINEST FsENcH CLorH; and a general as
sortment Of SHIRTs, FuRNIsHINa GooDs,
UMBRELLAS, CARPET BAGS, &C. sc.
Our stock of India Isubber Goods,
will be very arge. as we shall receive thos,
goods from several different manufactures.
Persons dealing in the above articles are
particularly invited to call and examine our
stock, as we intend to sell goods at as low
prices aud on as Liberal terms as any house
in the city.
Feb. 9th, '5I-n5-ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02

Gum Camphor, re
| fined,
Gum Aloes, Cap,
and Soctrine,
Gum Opium, 'I'ur,
key,
Gum Arabic,
EPSON Salts,
Cream Tartar,
Borax, refined,
Flour of Sulphur,
Birthstone, roll,
Sdilpeire, reHneu,
hi Carb. Of Soda,
Tartaric Acid,
Rochelle Salts,
Sal Soda,
Rad Columbo,
Liquorice Ball,
Glue, prime article
Sulphate ofQuinine
Calomel. English &
American.
PAINTS AND
Flax Seed Oil, pure
Spirits rurpen,ine,
Copal, and Coaci
Varnish,
Gum Copal, prime
Eng. Venitian Red
Spanish Brown,
Yellow Ochre,
Spanish w hitting,
Red Lead,
Liiherage,
Lamp Black,
Chrome Green ane
Chrome Yellow,
Lots, stacks and |
kind of Patent Med
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
The Way 10 Make u Fortune.


tARPET Sacks, Glass Lamps, Buggy
~ Whips and Umbrellas, in fact every
article usually found in Stores in the West
for sale by G. G. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Hardware g. Cutlery.

1854. SPRING SALES 1854.
ALoxzo CHILD. lE.G.PRArr, (EwFox,
New York City. ) o.w CHILD. s.c.MAEsua
Child, Pratt & Co..
DIRECT IMPORTERS
in ~ HOLES.ALE DEALERS
nv FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
H.3RDW'ARE. CUILERY GUNS,
RIFLES. &C..
l47 Main ST., 81. Louis, Ho.
80 Cliff ST., New FORK City.
WILL be in receipt, for Spring Sales.
w of one of the largest stocks and
most complete assortment of Goo Is in our
line, ever offered in this market. Import
ing all our Foreign Goods direct. aud put-
chasing our American Goods from ,ae
manufacturers, lat lowest cash prices, iva
are enabled to offer Merchants ani pur-
chasers, Goods at as LOW PRICES and
on as favorable terms as any hol,s East
or West. Our stock wi II embrace larss
and very complete assortment.
AGRICULTURAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS,
of the latest AMI most approved kinds and
qualities, Of Scythes, Snai rs, Forks Rakes
han died and Corolina Hoes, Shovels snd
Spades, Scoops, Hames. Collars, CIaia,-
OK, trace and Others; Ax,s-lll max. anl
kinds, Picks, MattocAs, sc. sc.
HoUsE FURNISHING AND Bull oERs HARDWARE
Large and complete ass ortment Of Locks
LltcheS, Butts, Hiu es. Screws, Bolts,
Braas, Nails, &c; rrimmin5s-5reat vari-
ETY..
CARPENTERS AND BUILDER, TOOLS.
Planes, Saws, ChiselS. Ausers. Braces.
Bits, Drawing knives, Squares, rrowels.
Gauges, Bevils, Hatchets, Ham mers, Adzes.
Board, Burch 81 Broad Axes. Gimblets, sc.
BLAcKsMTHs' TOOLS, &C.
Bellows, anvils, Vices, Hammers, Screw
Plates. Horse Nails, Shoes, Files s. R,sps
of Butchers and other mAkers-ill kin Is
and sizes.
cooPERs' TOLLS.
Large assortment Of kniv.s, Hoops. !,
Planes, &c.
CUTLERY.
very large stock aai assortment o.
Westenholmns', Butchers and others. IA
be. Pocket, Pea, Butcher an Shos KNIVES
Razors. Shears, Scissors, C,rvers, sc. grsat
variety.
GUNS, RIFLES, GUN TRIMaiSGs MouNrINGs.
Single and Double -Barrelled, English q
German Rifles, Pistols, Moantings * Tim
min5s-great variety.
Together witha general assortment of
other goods usually kept in Hsruwars
Store. Saws. every variety, Mill, Cat
and Circular, of best quality. furnished at
manuiacturer's prices.
OE Orders promptly filed and forward
ed. CHILD, PRTT q co
Feb. 9, lS3i-no
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02

Strict attention paid to The purchase a nd
sale of every description of Country Pro-
d &c, Manufactures and Merchandise.
X 4 Z Err L CES.
Jno. w. Thorne, New York; Hatch, Hill
& Co. Boston; Gill, Hardman Stephens 5,
Wheeling: John Porter, BoonviiIe; Mo. q,
Henry Van Bergen, Cincinnati; George A d.
Gibbs q Co., Chicago; VOORHEES,, Grigss st
Co., New Orlea MS; Heron 81 Crisswell,
Pittsburgh; Balantine * Outcalf, Bruins
witch. Mo; Mayors Brown, Blooming
ton, His; Pag & Bacon, st. Louis; Street
81 Baer. oskai oosa; G. Parsons, keokuk.
February 10th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
w AN TIE ID.

LIVE THOUSAND lbs Seneka Snake
IL root, for which will pay good price
In cash if delivered clean and dry.
VIM. l.. ORR,
February 10th 1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
J. WILLIAM SON
L. TAYLOR.
TAYLOR & Williamson,

NO-PARTNERS in the practice of Mel
~ icinc. Office and R.siieaces OH 2nd
street.
0ttumwa, Jan. 5th, 81.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Tan Bark Wanted.

DYE and Buckwheat Flour, also Corn &
LII Oats for sale by c. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-03-02
Botanic Physician.

y L. E. RU S H.,
ENENDERS his services to citizens o!
i Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders Office, Main
street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
March Sd, lSJ3--tf.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-20
Duties of Tcnchcrs.

The teacher has duties to himself; to
his school; to his employers, the pa.
rents and guardians of his pupils; and
to society.
The duties to himself commence long
before his school begins. Among them
may be no,iced,he obligation to become
deeply impressed with the Importance
of the work in which he is to engage,
to examine carefully his own habits, dis
position and character. and ascertain,
by every possible means, his own defects,
as well as his excelIencies, and to adopt
and faithfully prosecute a well digested
plan for selfimprovement; second, to
qualify himself; thoroughly, to teach and
govern school successfully. This is
to be done, first, by a faithful study OF
all The branches he expects to teach ;
second, by storing his mind with fund
Of general information derived from ev-
cry accessible source; third, the read
ing and study Of periodicals and books
on the science aud art ofteaching; and
fourth. by visiting the schools of expe'
rienced and successful teachers, and be.
coming familiar with their plans aud
methods.
In relation to this school, the teacher
is bound, first, to cherish and to mani
fest deep interest and anxious solici.
tude for its welfare and improvement,
and for the advancement Of its indiyid'
ual members; second, to devote his en-.
ergies and all the time not needed for
exercise, relaxation or rest, to the appro.
pirate labors Of his school; third, to be
impartial to tho administration of its
government and discipline; and fourth,
to guard the health. to. watch the habits
and to labor for the social and moral
improvement Of his pupils, as well as
for their intellectual culture.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-20
ASECDoTE OF pARsoS BROWNLoW.

We once heard an anecdote told Of
the Parson, which if true, clearly shows
that what he thinks is right, he will en-
deavor to maiutain. 1t is said that he
was once notified by one of the great
est pugiists and bragadocias in Tennes-
see, that if he attempted to preach a.
gain at certain place, he would be ia
ken from the pulpit and publicly whip,
in the presence Of his congregation
The persons present knowing the man
who had thus threatened the Parson to
be desperate fellow, advised him not
to preach. They were requested not
to give themselves any trouble as he
would attend to the matter himself.
Sunday morning came, and SO did the
Parson at the appointed hour and took
his place in the pulpit. Upon looking
around he saw the, fellow who had
threatened him, with a number of his
friends occupying portion of the
church near the pulpit. He began the
usual exercises by opening tho Bible
which lay upon the desk-he then re-
moved from his right coat pocket re-
volver, and placed it at the right Of the
word Of ,ruth-then another to his left
he then drew from his bosom large
and heavy bowie knife, and laid it u.
cross the leaves to prevent the wind
from turning them. This was an argu'
ment which forboded certain results
his opponents were so perfectly amazed
with the beginning of the sermon, that
they concluded it best not to interfere
with him, and it is said that no set Of
men ever got such scorching as did
some Of his congregation upon that oc.
casion,