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Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
Easily MMifed."

Our neighbor of the Abba Indepen-
den, Press takes on dreadfully because
we said thai he made newspapers down
stairs, and kept his wife and babies up
stairs" and generously urged his pa.
irons 10 bring his COW and cali (which
he slated were running at large a load
of hay. He denies having any baby
under Is years of age, "a blubbering boy,
doubtless.
cd berry image OBJ his Dad,")
whom he threatens with summary pun
ishment .if he undertakes to tell what
another has said and dom, tell i, better
than the editor of The Courier has DONE"
Now we don't the boy spanked on
our account and ii The editor of The
Press will only subdue his wrath, we
will send him an old bucket in the place
of the nj he has lost, and over which
he lamehts very paihetically, as follows:
~ Whoever carried of. from abou,
the corner Of our Office, an old U00dea
bucket. last night, will do well 10 return
il soOn."
As a further emolien.. (for we are We
ny anxious TO restore the wounded hon
or Of our learned coiew pcrary we would
state that we directed our foreman to en-
ter the Press on our exchange lie. as
soon as il made its appearance. and that
il has been az oversight that our learned
friend did not get our humble Sheet
As a further token Of our anxiety to &C.
commodaie our n~eighbor we republish
our notice Of his paper, which aPpeased
in the Courier Of Nov. I'd:
"IS The Abba Independent Press
is the title Of a nea, little sheet hailing
from Abba. Monroe county. the two frs
Nos OF which are on our table. Ii is
neutral in politics. We wish it success
though like all western pioneers, we think
the settlers are getting rather thick here
and we expect we shall have to go q
%"li,tle farther wes.," if such a place car
be found"
This is proof our desire TO accommo
date our neighbor Of the Press. But i
seems he is in a 'peck of troubles
having got The EddyuiMe Free Press
at war with him, lost his 'old Wooder
bucket" and now threatens 10 spank
his boy "and put him 10 bed" j: thu
Courier don't "cave in!" Keep you,
temper down Bro. Barnes, and for good
ness sake. keer your shirt on, during tht
colo weather.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
NOTICE TO BOYS.

A Printing Office 10 no place for boys
to pass their idle time in. We therefore
notify those who are in the habit ol
loafng in our office, when we are absent
that unless they keep their hands off .he
Type, land especially their fee. off, We
shall be under the necessity of uncere.
moniously showing them "ife hole The
carpenter left"
II seems to US that boys are getting
very high-minded when they mus, prop
their feet up as much as two feet. when
they take a seat in our office, and then
put them on our type gallies at that!
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

n We notice in the K%eossuqua u
Mon a call from HENRY O'RIELLY, Sec.
rotary of the "Demoine Navigation &
r. Co." for holders Of bonds or other
claims held against the River Improve
ment, 10 present them at his office in
Ottumwa, on the 18th OF December, for
payment. This looks like the Compa.
ny we've determined to 60 ahead abou,
right. aaass
p. S.-Since writing the above we
have received the notice above alluded
to from Col. O'RlELLy, for publication.
IL il will be fonEd in another column.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
CONTRACTORS COMING! .
The Work Going Ahead!

We have been permitted by Mr.. In
sKEEP. TO publish the following note
from Meesrs. Prentiss e. Saxton, the ION.
tractors on our Railroad in this county:
ELGIN, Ills, Nov. 18th, 1854. 4
d. P. lNsKEEP, Esq-Dear Sir: We
have received a line from MI. TnIEL
SON, and he iniorms Us tina, you are
ready to start work at your place. We
think we will be there 10 commence the
FIRST Of December.
Yours Respectfully,
PRENTISS g. SAXTON.
This is cheering news, and we hope
the Stockholders will pay up prompaay
and "Keep the ball ro'llng!" s.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

On! The MAILS! The MAILS ! =
We received by yesterdays mail the
Daily Telegraph Of the 18Th, having
beer ten days on the road from Burling.
ton TO Ottumw wa, where we have a daily
mail! Uncle Sam ough. to see wha, the
p. Ms between here and Burlington
do with mail matter that i. takes so long
10 get here. The fault. we are satisfied,
lies between here and Burlington, and
not a, this place.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
TREMENDOUS AND FEARFUL con-
FLAGRATION!
The Business portion ofom City total
A Destroyed by fue-Ihe mhoie
Row of Stores upon the District
burnt ouera year and eieuen days
ago is noW in Smouidering Ruins :!

Two hours ago the alarm OF fire was
given; we FASTENED 10 the spot, and found
the fire far progressing, and too far to be
ex.inguished, which originated, as near
as could be asceriained, over Martins
Saloon. Near q thousand men was soon
upon the ground and very many laboreG
with p~rais1worihy exeition to save the
merchandise. The store of Messrs.
Stutsman and Co., were so far enveloted
in flames, that bu: a small portion Of its
contents were saved. excep, his books,
money. and valuable papers. Messrs.
Tootle Il Jack son. and Pegram & Co.,
we Q more fortunate, and saved the great.
est portion Of their goods. Five new
business houses were destroyed. Upon
a has.y calculation we should Judge the
loss would be in the region of $4,000.
SIutsman was the most unfortunate, but
takes it like a philosopher. The whole
spot is still in a blaze. and goods and
valuables are promiscuously sire wed over
The streets. alleys, vacant places and are
even piled into the creek.
Gloom again SO soon o'erspreads our
late busy and pleasant city. The scarci.
ty of building materials, and the ia,eness
of the season will make it doubly diff.
cul, to replace these buildings for the
present. but the energy OF our business
men is proverbial and no exer.ion will be
spared to put the wheel of business again
in active motion.
We have the qualification TO know
that most of the Groceries and Provisions
were saved. so that there will at leas, be
a plenty to tat Council Bluff Bugle
| November 22d.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
NOW is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE

Next Monday the Legislature of our
State meets. The Session will be one
Of unusual importance; stations of high
trust and grea. responsibility are to be
filled, and the policy of a Prohibitory
Liquor Law and tie revision and amend
ment Of our State Constitution, will
form exciting topics Of debate, and call
gu, the talen, of our legislators. Belle.
wing in the necessity Of keeping the
public posted as to the trans ctions OF
that body. WI shall publish weekly
enough of its proceedings to give our
readers a fair understanding of the ques-
tions legislated upon. We will furnish
our paper 10 those who wish to sub
scribe for it, during the session, a, ~
emit in advance. .
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

MORE ABOUT BANKs.--The Chicago
Press does not credi, The reported embar.
easement Of the Elg:n. Naperville. Belvi.
dere. Rock Island. and Rock ford, Banks.
and believes The bill holders TO be safe in
any contingency.
The EIgin Bank, especially. is said 10
be paying specie RICH. straight along.
The City Bank. Union Bank and
Mercantile and Mechanic Bank. Of Chi
cago are expected to resume business in
a few days.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
5000 VALUABLE GIFTS

Among which, as may be seen by the above
list, is a fine farm, dwelling house, several els-
CANT pianos, sets of parlor furniture, a beauti-
full carriage, fine gold watches, chains, pens,
pins. rings, work-boxes. dressing cases, sc.
Cay" Recollect, by RENTING one dollar you
receive a fine steel plate engraving that cannot
be purchased at retail for less than So so or So,
and a numbered receipt which entities the hold
err to chance in the above gifts.
Us" Call and examine the engravings at 81
and %, market street.
The great rapidity with which the tickets arc
being disposed of, causes the undersigned 10
believe that he will be able to bring the enter
prise to a successful termination in a few
weeks. To prevent errors, write your address
plain and in full, or enclose an envelope with it
written upon. =
All orders by letter (post paid, } with the mo-
ney enclosed, will meet with prompt attention.
The engraving and a numbered receipt, emit
ting the holderto a chance in the property and
a vote toward the manner of its distribution,
forwarded by return mail. Address orders to
l.. w. ABBOTT,
81 and 80, Market street, st. Louis, Mo-,
where the engraving can be had on application.
Sept. p, 1854. 3m
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
Fire at GleRwOOd.

About l2 o'clock on Wednesday nigh,
last. the store of Mr.. Nuckols in Glen.
wood was discovered to be in flames
Three young men who were sleeping in
the building at the time. came near being
sutfocated with smoke but safely made
their escape. The fire advanced with
such rspidi,y. that very little or nothing
was saved except portion Of the books
ofihe establishment. There was but a
partial insurance on the property
Council Bluff Bugle.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is DUE
Receipts on subscription from November
Than ksgiving.

There will be religious worship a,
the Congregational Church ,o.day al
half past 10 o'clock, conducted by such
ministers as may be presen, and are dis
posed 20 take part in the exercises
The public generally are respectfully in.
viied to attend.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

BANK OF CIRCLEvILLE.-The Her
aid Of Circleville, o.. says the managers
Of this Bank have the universal conf.
dence Of the community. and that the
notes were still taken by most of the
business men; that the assets Of the
Bank exceed the liabilities by a large a.
mount, and advises bilIholders not 10
submit to a shave.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
New LONDON, Conn.,, Nov. 20

The money stolen from the W;ndham
Bank was recovered las. nigh, at Aliens
Point. -Four men Nave been arres,ed.-
Sheriff suspected a party of four who
were hanging about The steamers wharf
al the Poin, jus. previous to the depar,
'ure of the boa, for New York, and ar
rested them as they vent ON board. On
searching their baggage the s22, 900 s,o.
len money was found, and The balance
secre,ed in the boat. The robbers have
been lodged in Jail a, this place. We
have no. learned their names, but they
are said TO have the appearance Of gsn.
teel and finished scOundrela.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

New YORK The Rochester Amer
lean thus classifies the New York Con-
gressioEal delegation: Twenty. FIVE
Wings, including Know Mornings who
we're Wing nominees; 4 Sof,s and Hards,
two of them elected by Know Nothing
support; 2 Known o.hings, pure and
simpler 2 lndepencents--An.i-Ne Me-
braska.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
MICHIGAN.

Bingham, Republican candidate Tor
Governor in Michigan, has abou. 1000
majority over Barry, Nebraska Demo.
Graz. The Legislature stands as follows:
acknowledgements 6. Fusionists co.
House-Democrals "a, Fusionlsts 40.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

Ono BANKS. The notes Of the City
Bank Of Columbus, the Miami Valley
Bank and the Canal Bank of Cleveland,
are received Tor taxes and all public dues
'.as the State holds indemnify Cor the
present and all future contingencies"
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

New YORK GovERNoR.-It seems al.
ter all that Myron H. Clark. An,iNe
braska and Temperance candidate for
Governor, 10 elected over Seymour, the
Nebraska and Rum candidate. The
con.es, was a close one, but the righ,
iriumphed. Huzza for New York.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

kAKsAs.-Gov. Reeder has auihori.
zet the Kanxas Herald to state. tina, the
election for Delegate to Congress from
that Territory would take take place on
the 29lh November.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

BLANK DEEDs.-A large lot. printed
with splendid type on good paper, for
sale a. one dollar and a half per quire.
Also, Deeds printed on best of Flat Cap,
(eqdal to parchment,) at one dollar and
seventy.fve cents per quire.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

NEBRASKA AND ANTI.N NEBRASKA
The Anti Nebraska majority ir illinois,
as shown by the votes tor members OF
Congress. is about 10000. In the First
and Second Districts it is about 5000.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

E The Akron Branch of the State
Bank Of Ohio has been taken in charge
by the Board of Control, and they are
now redeeming its circulation at The
counter of the Bank with specie.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

EXPORT OF SPEcIE.-The total a
mount of specie exported from the port
Of New York the presen, year up to the
l2.h inst, was s35. 900. 900. against
s22.s73.O00 for the corresponding Pc
Rod last year.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
n John Moore, Nebraska Democra

AZ John Moore, Nebraska Democrat.
has been re elected TO the office of Urea
surer OF the State of illinois. He owes
his election 10 the fact that. MI. Miller
his opponent, was not announced as a
candidate until a very late day, and in
in The Southern par, of the State wss not
known as & candidate at all.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

"CHRIsTMAs IS CoMING!"-And DR..
Orr, at his Drug & Book Store, has
made ample preparation for it, in The
way Of Holiday Gifts. Read his new
advertisements.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

IF We publish to dag laie and i'm.
por.ant news from the European war.
From the progress the allied armies are
making we think matters will be brough,
to a focus about Sevasiapoi, by the time
the next stea mer arrives.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

CHANcE.-The Keokuk Dispatch has
again changed hands. H. w. Beers has
retired and d. Reddington has become
editor and Proprietor.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

n Selden, Withers g. Co., Bankers,
of Washington, have not suspended
pay msnls, as has been announced in
many of the papers.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

a Late reports confirm the election
Of ARCHER, Wing, from the 7th Con.
gressional District. Illinois, BY less than
one hundred majority.
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Notice

Shereby given that as my wife, Harriet H.
Il Ayres has refused to GO to the place Of NV
bed and board, and willfully absents herself
therefrom, ! forbid all persons trusting or har-
boring her on my account, as l shall nav no
debts OF her contracting after this date.
Nov. 9th, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

a JAMES SHEPHERD, formerly OF
the Iowa Democrat, has taken the edi
torial control of the Democratic Union.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

VsHE firm Of Wood & Hawkins is this day
I dissolved by mutual consent. All per-
sons having unsettled accounts with said firm
are requested to call and settle the same either
by cash or note, Immediately, It being necessary
to have a settlement between themselves. An
persons having demands against said firm will
please present the same for payment without
delav. @ lo les - 'NN~~
c. Doct. A. d. Woop win continue in
Praclce as usual at the old stand. Doct. A.
HAWKINS intends locating at Dahloneea.
WOOD & HAWKINS
Ntumwa. Oct. 2fst, 1854, 1S54-3w. T
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

WHITE Lead, Red Lead, venitian Reds
w Chrome Green, Chrome Yellow. and :
general assortment Of Paints, for sale by
NOV. ioth- w. l.. ORR,
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

n Scion Borland Of Greyiown no.
torie,y, We see il sialsd, has settled down
10 a dentist in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

n See notice Of Es.ray Horses.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
TO- O.
THE PEOPLES
GIFT ENTERPRISE
ASSOCIATION.
"One Of Lies Happy Hours"
A BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING
Share in the Gifts.


TNHE subscriber would inform the public
l. that he has established agencies through.
out the country, for the disposal of the beaut-
engraving known as "One of Life's Happy
Hours" 1t is beautifully executed on steci.
and is worthy a prominent place in either par.
lor' or drawing-room. The original painting
(by Lilly M. Spencer is at prescnt in the pos.
session of Mr.. Charles Stetson. The Enera-
win. is twenty-one by t~wenty-seven inches,
representing a young and lovely woman, bloom.
ing with health; upon her knee stands a fne
looking little fellow, engaged in plucking Aow-
ers from a vase upon a table near at hand, and
entwining them in his mothers hair, whick:s
owing to his depredations, is hanging somewhat
loosely about her beautiful neck, while the
countenance Of each indicate that the artist did
not fail to represent "One of Lies Happy
Hours" "
BY issuing 10000 copies, the subscriber Is,
enabled to furnish them at the above price, and.
on completing the sale to present to the men,
hers Of thr a ccoctafipp the eolIo,..--
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

slave trade have only aggravated the evils
they aimed tc ex.irpa,e. This done.
we shall proceed 10 an examination Of
the slave trade itself, as a question Of vi
tai interest TO the American continent.
and with which iis future developemenl
is closely bound up.
Our readers will remember that this ia
no new question with us. /. was long
since discussed in the columns of the
Mercury; and now tina, public opinion in
the whole country seems attracted TO il.
we return TO it with stronger convictions
and rene we'd assurance.
In the first place, then. what has the
interference OF government achieved in
a%meliorating the evils Of The slave trade?
This trade had its origin in the wants OF
a new continent. The discovery of A.
nerica revealed 10 the world vast regions
Of richest fertility, and mines of fabu
lous wealth, to tempt the acquisi,iveness
and stimulate the enterprise Of men,
There was but n thing needed and
that was labor. Just then Africa threw
open her doors. There were millions of
savages. split up into a thousand tribes.
living in perpetual ware. prAciicing the
mos. disgusting rites, and buried in The
darkest paganism. They were already
accustomed 10 slavery; tor by the usages
OF war. The captive wss the slave or The
victim OF The conqueror. But what
seemed a special providence in the mat.
ter was. ,ha: the physical condition of
the African adapted itself q. once to the
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-07
TO MERClIANTS, PHYSICIANS.
DRUGGISTS, ANDTHE PUBLIC GEN.

MESSRS KELLER & FARNSLEY would respect-
l fully return thanks thercustomers nj the pub
lie generally for the liberal patronage which have
heretofore received and take this method of informing
their friends that they have purchased of Mr. Crawford
Bell his entire stock of Drugs & Medicines and
will continue TO carry on the business in the house for
merly occupied by him on MAN, between First and Sec
end s where they will be pleased to have their friends
call and examine their stock. They Mr..
Isaac White, who has been for the principal Clerk
in Mr.. Bells establishment, who will be happy atall
times TO wait upon the old patrons ofthe house III
Drugs atlow rates. and dating terms are
any inducement to the Merchants Druggists and Ply
sicans we respectfully invite them 10 CALL as we have
on hand stock of SIS 0OO of well selected Drugs and
will be constantly receiving additions to present
supply. and hope offer such ucementst to WHOLE
SALE DEALERS will supercede the necessity OF
their visir other Cities for the purpose of purchasing
their supplies. -
iylS KELLER. FARNSLEY co.
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ODK'S FAMILY GROCERY.

THE tersighed would respectfully announce to the
L citas of Evansville, that he is better prepar-
ed than er 10 supply their tables WITH EVERY
THINGiOICE AND FRESH, in the line OF Family
Groccri,
Thank for the very liberal patronage received du-
ring tLeu year, confidently expect continuance OF
my shar,the trade present additional claims
and shabare no efforts to merit il.
am stanty receiving all the leading articles OF
Family plies. fresh Om country; and shall keep
on handai times, Fresh Butter, Cheese, Lard, Eggs,
Poultry esh Meats, Dried and Picked Meats.
Also
A comte assortment of Dry Groceries OF every de.
cripiofeas, Coffee, Sugars, Molasses, Flour, Feed
c.&c. '
My MxET WAGON will deliver all good. to the
doors purchasers promptly upon the receipt of
their orc. Call and examine my stock.
z. n. COOK,
Oet22 Opposite the Post Office.
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DIR. f.. a. EHRMANN,
HOMToPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Evansyi1le. Ia

Office Third street the New Catholic Church.
WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY! EXPLANATION.
HOMEOPATHY, from the Greek .Homoion" ana
II ..Pathos" signifies the Medical system whic,
does attack the sound parts Of the body perorma
cure; but medicines In with the maxim.
.similia sembus enrantur"like cured by its like
which directly operate the affected parts and which
tend to produce when taken in large doses by persons
in health SYMPTOMS similar to those the disease toS,
prescribed for We call this the new school, reformed
or homeopathic system, method practice.
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SOMETHING'S CAN he DONE As
WELL As OTHERS.

THE ersigned take pleasure in announcing to the
i citi of Evansville and surrounding country. that
ney havened SHOE STORE AND FACTORY, on
Main str between Second and Third, whore one or
Doth of rOpretors can be found al all business hours
One of trm has just returned from the East with a
large SUI oft latest styles of manufactured work of
all kindsich the, will sell and warrant Their stock
OF eathd Findings is OF the finest style and quality
and hash selected with great care. aud with desire
TO please HART Il FELKER.
n. BE- attention Of the Ladies and Children Is re-
spectfulvited to our assortment and prices.
II lps repaired, free charge, ofworF bought
at our eishment. (dccl9) II. & +.
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WTILLIAM BELL, is just opening Main street
wv opposite ths Bank large and well ccted stocI
Of leather and findings, consisting in part Of
1000 sides Of sole leather, HemlOck and spanish
tanned.
50 doz, MOROCCO No, l. g. and A. Tam pico extra Mad
rass French and Cape boot and Ladies French
IS doz KP-Prime City, heavy country, light me
dunn
20 dOz Cochineal Roam
I'D ." Pink blue and green do
20 Linings-Pink, blue. and green.
90 Bindngs-Lindsey's cape goat and sheep.
) 90 Patent kid skins.
go " Calf fskins-Iight. heavy, and medium World
Fair and Caron,
e Oil thong leather,
10 Madrass Kid
10 bbs pegs.
500 prs lasts,
Boot trees rasps avis pincers, nails balls tack
stamps, thread buffers, slicker wheels, keys. NOOK
and all other tools and materials used by shoe
all of which will be sold the most reasonable
jeI4
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BAN sxNls AND EXCHANGE OFFICE.
COsLAND would respectfully announce to the
N. citns Of Evansville and its vi Unity, that he has
opened Dfce on First street. Main, In the room
formerly cupicd Post Ofice, where all traIsac-
tions appnng to the business Of Banking and Of Ex.
change wbe carried on with promptness, fidelity and
dispatch.
-REFERS To-
Messrs BWOOD, DUNLEvEY e. CO., New York.
4" DAMS q GRAHAM, New Orleans.
LIS & STURGES, incinnati, o.
BOWEN, Esq Prest. Central Bank, Indi.
dianapolla. jIan4f
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G CCLAND,S BANKING AND EX.
CHANGE OEEICE

.NRAsemporary assistance To prompt persons, at
VI fair uniform rates, ut all seasons
BUYS sells Exchange on Eastern and Western
Cites, on Europe, Gold and Silver, Silver change,
Uncurreoney, Land Warrants; RENTS Money to any
part of bc: makes Collections and RENTS proceeds
prompu current rates Of Exchange. Pays Six per
cent. int on Deposits, papable on demand. Office
open froi. NJ, till S r. M.
n. B.-Orders (postpaid promptly attended to.
ian4-u
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O.PaRTNEuSHIP NOTICE. ;,

O.PARTNE3SHIPN NOTICE.!
I(NHE Undersigned have this day formed Co-partner-
l. snpinder the name and style Of Z. Vauter & Mar
connieraid will continue the Hat aud Cap business at
their nev tand Main between Frst and Second
(Morgai Keen ~ Preston's old stand.
We WILD respectfully solicit continuance Of the
patronae heretofore literally extended towards the
late firm pledgng ourselves to spare nothing to merit it,
p. VAUTlkR,
A. MARCONNIER.
Perss indebted to the late firm will please call and
make sSlement. IdecI3