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thickenIng gloom. and then whispered 10

thickenlng gloom. and then whispered 10
Mac:
'Somebody's maxim a little lire ou,
yonder about a mile, and In bet my
ammunition it's them ,arnal varmints.'
The fire grew brighter, Mac saw it
distinctly. The hunters slowly anG
steal,hIly turned their footsteps toward
the feeble flame. 1t became more dis
tinc,, until a, length they could see its
smoke curling among the leaves of the
trees under which it snapped and glowed
A dark form stood between the fire and
the hunters; they recognized the outline
to be that of an Indian: creeping onward
with catlIke caution, both grasped their
rifles closer, and put their left hand upon
their hunting knives. They were i'm
patient to know where the prisoners
were and what vas the strength Of the
Indian party. AT length The fire blazed
so brightly lha! il illuminated three forms
which the hunters. with great Joy. rec.
ognized IS those Of the women and the
captured spy; bu, with all their skill and
caution the hunters could not ascertain
the number Of savages. An old Indian
came to the fire and lit his pipe; another
roasted piece of meat, and both Joined
a party al such distance from the fire
tha. Flee, Foot was puzzled to tell how
many foes he mus, fgh. before the pris.
oners could be rescued. He longed TO
shoo. the 'varmin;s' who exposed them.
selves al the fire, but prudence forbade
him. He instructed Mac to keep his
place and watch closely while he recon.
noIteied.
WatchfulIy and noiselessIy he stole
through The woods, ill the Indian coun.
Gil was between him and the fire; then
he could count the number of Indians in
council. but ne was no, satisfied tn know
only what strength guarded the prison =
ers; he desired to communicate to lhem
the cheering news that they had friends
as well as foes around them. With this
intention he continued his noiseIess
course until he stood within a few feet
OF The prisoners. The young woman
was neares, him. He whispered her
name. She did not hear him, or if she
heard, concerted the voice to be one her
active imagination had conjured. Again
Fleet Foot whispered the name which
was dear to him, and which fell sweellv
from his lips. The young woman start.
ed and looked about her. An Indian on
the watch saw her startled movement and
came near her. The fire shone brightly
on him; Flee, Foo, was sorely tempted
10 shoe. him, hut the risk was too great.
The bold hunters position was one of
grea! trial. Another word from him
nigh, alarm the young woman, and her
agitation defeat The whole scheme Of
rescue. Shielded from the view of the
Indians by large tree, Fleet Foo. crept
nearer The prisoners. He was rejolced
TO see the Irdian. whose suspicious had
been excited. return among his compan-
ions and take his seat in the council.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23
Medical Use Of Salt.

In many cares Of disordered stomach.
tea spoonful Of salt is a certain cu,e.-
In the violent internal sching. termed
cholic, add tea spoonful of sal, to q
pint Of cold water. drink il, and 60 to
bed; it is one Of the speediest remedies
known. The same will revive person
who seems almost dead from receiving a
very heavy fall. ..
In an apoplectic fit, no time should be
lost in pouring down .alt and water. II
sufficien, sensibili,y remain to allow OF
swallowing; if not, the head must be
sponged with cold wafer until the sense
return, when salt will completely restore
the patient from the lcthargy.
In case of bite from mad dog, wash
the part with a strong brine for IN hour.
and then bind on some salt with rag.
In toothache, warm salt and waler
held TO the part. and renewed Two or
three times, will relieve in mos, cases
If the gums be affected, wash the mouth
with brine. lf,he the teeth be covered
tartar. wash them twice day with sal,
and water. ....F
In swelling neck. wash the part with
brine and drink i. also twice day, until
cured.
Salt will expel worms, if used in food
in moderate degree. and aids digestion;
but salt meat is injurious, if used much.
- Scientific american
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PROCLAMATION.

In accordance with ancient custom,
STEPHEN HEMPsTEAD, Governor Of shs
State OF Iowa, do recomend the Zhirfiefh
day OF the present month to be observed
in said Stale as a day of Thanksgiving
and praise to Almighty God. Tor the
many blessings which he has bestowed
upon US as State and a people.
Given at Iowa City. this 9Th day Of
November, 1854. Br the Governor,
S HEMPSTEAD.
G. w. McClearv, Sec. of State.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

A NOVEL KIND OF CIsrERN.-There
is nothing like lite in California 10
brighten the intellect and teach one To-
nunevery thing to account. In San Fran
cisco. few weeks since, the hulk of an
ole vessel was dicovered hurled beneath
the surface of one OF the principal streets,
and after some cogi,a,ion i. was decided
to convert it into huge cis,ern. or reser.
voir. tor the reception of water. The
thought was no sooner conceived than
executed. and the fire department turned
out IN high eiee to h!l it. from The bay.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23
How to Measure an Acrel

Land, 500 square yards make one
square rod:
40 square rods make one square rood:
4square roods make an acre:
ESQ acres make one square mile, 4S4O
square yards or lG0 rods make one acre.
In measuring an acre by yards, the
usual practice is 10 trace off 20 yards in
length, and 70 yards in width. This is
a rough way bu, may be considered nea,
enough for practical purposes. bu, as 20
yards either way make 1900 square
yards, il exceeds one acre by 60 square
yards. To determine an accurate acre,
j. should be measured 20 yards in length,
by 50 l Z yards in width. The same
result may be arrived a, by measuring
220 feet in length and 1877 feet in width.
or by measuring 734 yards in length by
&c yards in breadth.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

BoLTINa LAwyERs.-The Supreme
Cour. OF New York recently adopted a
rule tha. lawyers should stand while ex.
amining Witnesses. His Hon. Judge
Gray, recently attempted TO hold a courl
in Binghamp.on, and though there were
a hundred cases on the docket. the law,
yers unanimously agreed mot to be ana
appear" and the Judge was obliged ,o
depart with "huge flea in his ear
Grea, lack Of justice in those parls.-
Wonder il that will be the origin of q
new political party in the State Of New
York. Room there for plenty more!-
Grea. generation these lawyers! Who
ever knew them to"girs in"
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Ashland Seminary.

VTTILL open for the reception of students on
wv Monday, Oct. 10th, 1854. At present
the year is divided into three sessions of sixteen
weeks each. Pupils will be charged from the
time they enter the institution till they leave, al
the rate of 50, Sl2 and SIS per year, according
to studies pursued; provided no student shall
be received for less than half session, and no
deduction except for sickness. Board can be
Obtained in private families at very reasonable
rates. BY order Of the Board.
l.. DWIGHT, Principal.
Ashland, Oct. 10Th, 1854-iw.
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1T Barnum, after humbusgino IN

II Barnum. after humbugging the
world for two or three years, and deriv.
ing oPulence thereby to himself. has
come TO the conclusion to break the
charm that has wrapped one half the race
OF human kind, by selling GU, his grand
menagerie and circus. During the ,rav.
cling excursion of this grand affair. the
receipts for tickets have been about ell
100000. ....-...-..
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SINGULAR ACDIDENT.-While the stu.
dents of The Male Academy. in Paris,
Missouri. were playing ball the other
day, one of them, Joshua Gore. SON of
Judge Gore. of Hannibal. threw the ball
with such force as to break his arm,
about two inches above the elbow, the
like of which we never heard before.-
ST. Louis Intel.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

FEMALE NJ. D.'s-The Cincinnati
Times says lnat among the students Of
the Eclectic Medical College of sba, city
are fifteen young ladies'. Several ladies
who have already graduated a. that ins,i-
tuition are now practicing medicine in
Cincinnati.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23
e. VAN WEERDEN,
MANUFACTURER e. WHOLESALE

Imported Cigars. Tobacco and
snuff,
Sign ofthe big Indian, 3 doors ADORE the p. o.,
Main Street, Keokuk. Iowa.
M TERCHANTSf from the Valley are request
Hl ed to give me call. Dealers through
out the State will be supplied every months,
from my wagons, which are constantly rum
ming, at mandatory prices.
aug. 81, '54.
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IMPORTATION WANTED.-The where
abouts Of Thomas Buell.. aged about 2T'
years. 81 fee. high. is desired by his
wife. Theresa NJ. Buell., who is now al.
Dubuque.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23
J. WILLIAMSON
J. L. TAYLOR.
TayIOr e. WilIia anssOaa,

~ CO-PARTNERS in the practice Of
Medlcine. Office and Residences on Second
Street. Ottumwa, Jan. 9TH, '3i.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

q He who carries the torch behind
him makes shade for himself, and a
light Tor those who follow.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

1A curse is like slons thrown up
toward Heaven. and likely to return on
the head Of him who sent il.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

~COn,entment consistent no, in al,
ding more fuel, but in taking away some
FIRE.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

1Moderation is the silken string run.
ming through the pearl chain of ali viz.
tues. N
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I'd. II. Gaylord
liz LILO l. L. ID
OTTfIMwA A. IlW

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
R- WILL attend to making sale Of personal
property or Real Estate, at auction at any time,
for reasonable compensation. He may be
found in Ottumwa, unless absent on business.
May 10th, 1851.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

DForge. injuries and rene mbsr ben.
ehis; il you gran. favor forget il, IL you
receive one remember il.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23

~Our prayers and Gods mercy are
like two buckets in well-while the
one ascends tho other decends,
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Plastcrer,s Hair.
BLANK DEEDS,

JUSTICES NOTICES, Constable's Sales,
and Blank Notes. neatly printed, for sale at the
Courier Office. June 22d, 1883.
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H. B. 81 S S O n,
ID T. N IT. = H,

w= HAVING permanently located
H1< in Ottumwa, offers his services to
IlrYYy the citizens Of town and vicinity.
all work warranted. Ladies waited on at their
residences if desired. Teeth inserted from one
10 an entire set, either by means or springs or
atmospheric pressure. lie may be found at the
UNION Hort, on the 1st Monday in the month.
December 10Th, 1853.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23
JSU. d. DEYfN.

u 1 " ~ l. . IL n "
oTTUmwA, IOWA.
cy WILL practice in the Courts Of Wap-
clio, Jefferson, Van Buren,, Davis, Appanoose,
Monroe Lucas, Marion and Mahaska.
Having the advantage of a long residence in
he valley they will give particular attention to
rants, Entries of land on time, buying and SELL
ing Real Estate, Settlement of Titles, payment
of Taxes, &c. February 10th 1854.
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Dr. IL. =. BAKER,

WoULD respectfully announce to the cit
located in Ottumwa, and having practiced med
icine for the last twelve years, (on Eclectic
principles,) giving general satisfaction, tenders
his professional services 10 the citizens thereof;
and hopes to share liberal portion Of patron
age.
p. s. Particular attention given 10 Chronic
and Mercurial diseases. Sept II, '54.1
Demoine courier., 1854-11-23
Business Cards.
Bny Wanted.
Sob Printing.
A. II. g. E. r. HAMILTON,

IuG. II. HAMILTON. EDw. T. HAMILTON.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27
"lN FULL BLAST"

In glancing over the pages Of a paper recently,
our eye fell upon the following, under the head of
editorial notices:
"We are pleased to state that Mr.. JomN BLACK
HEART, has fitted up his saloon in an entire new
stylc,-has on hand good assortment of liquors.
and is now in full blast"
Yes, blast is the word: and, although that ed-
tor when he penned thcabovc, was unconscious of
its appropriateness, yet, he might have searched
the English vocabulary, and he could not have
found one more suitable to convey to his readers
correct idea of the article inqucstion. Doyou
see that poor, miserable, forsakcn, God -defvinr,
blasphemous drunkard? For an answer, behold
him, as he issues from the door of that house,
whose shelves are garnishcd with rows of pratical
looking bottles, with muttcrcd curses upon his
lips, and goes rccling along through the Streets
lie is not the only one that has been blasted. Oh!
no, if it were so, it would not be so great crime
The young wife whom he promised to love and
cherish, her bright prospects have been blasted.-
Her health,-her happiness,-her confding love.
her hopes,-all have perishcd. Andworsc than
all else, to a mothers doating heart her children
have been blasted. Instead of prospects of honor
and future usefulness in store for them. she can
see nothing in the vista of years to come. but a
career of disgrace, ignorance, and dissipation, in
80 which they have already entered, led on by a
fathers example. Yes blast is the word, and all
who love liberty, happiness, honor, virtue, sobr-
ETY., aye even life itself, had better keep beyond
the blasting influence of the social cup,
ssFor in Its depths. though rich glow,
spell madness turks beow.'
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

CONSIDERATION IN Russia The Paris Patrie
says "The last letters from different Russian
provinces announce that marked agitation prevail
ed both in st. Petersburg and several of the neigh
boring towns. Trade was suffering intensely, and
kingly illustrates both the fears of the Russian
Government and its method of proceeding. A
tradesman of the capital having failed, closed his
shop, situated in one of the most frequented
quarters of the city. This circumstance apparent
ly so ordinary, excited sensation, and the Gov
ernment arrested the tradesman and transported
him at once to Siberia for having failed at such a
time, and thus betrayed the uneasy state of trade.
The Police found upon inquiry that the immediate
cause of the failure was a claim by a nobleman
for sum of money due to him. The nobleman
was fined Il, 900 roubles, and ordered to leave st.
Petersburg and reside on his property"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

AN EXCELLENT SOCIETY.-The New York Bud
get says that there has just been formed Socic-
ty OF Mutual Succor among the Italian Rcpubli-
cans of this city, and Americans and other be-
nevOlent persons are invited to become members
The mode of afording relief is to procure work
Tor the political exies, and to keep them at work
in stores or at trades even without receiving pay.
TIL they know enough of the language to earn
their own living.
Gy yThis is far preferable to giving them mo-
ncy to squander as may best suit their appetites.
If they are able and willing to work, it is an act
of charity to get them employment, but it is not
an act OF charity to give them money to purch Use
Intoxicating liquor with.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

A HARD GREErINc.-Nebrsska Douglas met a
reception anything but fattering from the New
Jerseytes on Friday last. Preparations in advance
of his arrival were made by the faithful TO give .
welcome. A band of music was in attendance.
and the crowd was gathered at the depot at Tren-.
ton.
Judge Douglas bowing and scraping, stepped
out upon the platform of the car when nine cheers
were proposed for-not Douglas-but Skelton, a
Democratic anti-Nebraska member Of Congress
from New Sersey. These cheers were given with
will, and the Senator was speechless. His sur
prise was not lessened when as the cars started
the same crowd gave three times three groans fol
Douglas.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

cert, given by Julien in Castle Garden, n. Y.
5000 bottles of champagne were consumed. Art
ifcial rocks were erected in imitation of Niagara
Falls, and at given signal the liquor came tum-
bling over them, filling the large space with the
aroma of the wine. This is one of the smallest,
most childish specimens Of amusement We have
ever known to have taken place in this country.
This one concert may be the means of making
500 now promising young men drunkards. 1t twas
we'll named Niagara, for many of those present
will probably be hurled over o more awful preci-
pice than that, destroying both body and soul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

CO The New York Evening Post, strong
Democratic paper, thus predicts the consequences
to its party of the passage Of the Nebraska Bill:
The democratic party has lost its moral strength
in the free States it is stripped of the respect
of the people by the misconduct Of those who
claim to be its leaders and whatever boast we
may make of our excellent maxims of legislation
and policy in regard to other questions, the pas
sage of the Nebraska Bill, puts us in minority
for wears to come.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

CO 1t is stated that Mr.. Mace, Democratic
Representative from Indiana, intends to introduce
bill into Congress to amend the Nebraska Bill
so as to give the people popular sovereign, and
not sham right to govern themselves as Douglas
bill contemplates. We think that those persons
who hattered themselves that the passage Of the
Nebraska Bill would settle the agitation of slave
ry, will be greatly mistaken. The introduction
of this Bill is but the beginning of series of
Bills which we have doubt will be introduced
into the next Congress.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

cyA famine exists at the Ionian Islands,
The people are in great destitution in conse-
quence of the failure of the currant crop, which
has been cut off for the fourth time. Add to
this the great number of troops in the neighbor-
hood, who will consume what little is left, and
the condition of the Ionian people is one not to be
envied.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

HoKRDLE-Latle Boy uih the Dele,iuna Ire
mens.-A man named Taylor, near Winchester.
Ia, has son only foar years old who is COM
mon druakard! The Emblem says, that on the
18th ult, 'shis father, who had been fishing, gave
the child bottle Of whisky to carry he drank
too much and was taken very sick, then with a
twitching in one arm and side, which was soon
followed by delirium fremcns, that lasted for
twelve hours. 1t was horrible thing to see the
little fellew screaming at and jumping from the
snakes that he thought he saw.''
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

PRESENTATION OF PLATE.-Wc notice in several
of our exchanges that Captains of the various
steamboats, which brought the Excursion Party to
our city, have been presented with plate. We
cont know as any speeches were madeoon the oc-
casiOn, but the custom is foolish one. If peo-
pie do their duty, why should they be paid for it
This is like paving your fare at the hotel and Civ
ing the waiter quarter every day extra for somc-
,h;np IN not
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

HORRIBLE "A young man by the name of Hal, !,
as we learn, was at work with circular saw in
one of the mills at Sheboygan Falls about o.
clock day, and in attempting to adjust some of
the machinery over the saw, stepped upon the plat
form beside it, while it was in full motion, and
by some means was thrown down upon it, striking
it upon his side, and his body, incluing the spinc
was sawed half in two Sheboygan Times 9th.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

SWEET THoUGHr.-Whencvcr we find or tenn
per ruffled toward parent, wife, sister, or
brother, we should pause and think that in few
more months Or years, they will be in the spirit
land, watching over us, or perchance we shall be
there watching over those left behind, the inter-
course between guardian angels.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

held il Convention at Bridgeport, and advanced
their rates of advertising twenty-five per cent
They entertained by p. Il. Barnum, ESQ.,
Col. Babcock, of the New Haven Palladium, was
appointed to deliver an address at the next meet
ing. MIR. B. was among the Excursion party
which visited our territory week or two SINCE
He gave very glowing account Of Minnesota and
her resources in late number of his paper, some
portions of which we may yet transfer to our
columns.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

, Julius Rockwell succeeds the Hon. Edward
Everett in the United States Senate. Mr.. r. is
thus spoken of by the Cincinnati Commercial:
g lie is, at this time, about fifty years of age
lie was born at the town of CocbroOk, and re-
ceived his education at Yale College, from whence
he graduated with honor.''
Mr.. Rockwell is said to be man of talent and
will fully sustain the high reputation of the Mas
sachusetts delegation in Congress.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

c1T In speaking Of the late riot at Brooklyn,
the organ of the Archbishop, the Frceman's jour
nal, to-day, states that the parties most hostile to
the Irish Catholics, are not Americans, but Irish
Protestants, led on by 8 renegade Englishmen,'
in the employ Of the British Government. The
Know Nothings, however, treat this allegation
with derison.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

CO The foundation for a new residence for
Rev. Mr.. Neill, is now being laid on the bluff,
back of Fort street. 1t is in a secluded, beautiful
spot, and just the place for a summer retreat for
a studious man.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

REMOVAL OF TRooPs.-We learn from the Min
nesotian, that orders have been received at Fort
Smelling for the removal of Capt. Monroe's Com
pany Sixth Infantry to Fort Ridgely. Col. Lee
will assume the command at Fort Ridgely, and
Fort Smelling will be garrisoned for the present
by Maj. Sherman's Battery, Third Artillery.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

eT Mr.. Wise, the celebrated balloon ascender,
made his one hundred and sixty-third ascension
from the Crystal Palace, New York, last week; on
descending he was thrown from the car, and some
what injured. The balloon alighted near Eastern,
Conn,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

ANOTHER SLAVE CAsE.-An attempt was made
at Manchester, n. H., to arrest fugitive slave,
when the people mustered, gave the negro money
and started him of to Canada, accompanied by
his wife and children
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-27

FORTUNE s sCHANGEs.-On the 10th of April lS4S,
Prince Louis Napoleon acted as a special consta-
BILE in the streets of London; on the 10th of
April 1854, as Emperor Napoleon ILL. he ratified
in his palace of the Tuilleries a convention of al
lance between his own and the British govern