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Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15
He'd Clothes.

Thrce-fourths Of the bed covering of our
people consists of what are miscallcd 'cOm-
fortabIos. .-' Viz: two calico cloths. with glaz-
ed cotton wadding laid between, and quilted
il.
The perfection of dress. for day o. night.
where warmth Is the purpose. i that which
confines around the body sufficient of IL
own warmth while it allows escape 70 The
rest. Where the body i allowed to batho
rrotractedly III its own yapors. - mnst c.
pact I'LL uLeaitiy effect upon tile skin
Where there j. too little ventilatinr escape,
what l. called inzcnsiblc Per=piratinn j. stop
ed and something analogous 10 fever super
venes. Foul tongue, III taste and lack Of
morning appetite bctray the error. II AT
cases tile temper suffers and tiny dear, This
i e1eerable coffee" j. probably Ill table
greeting
How much Of the rosy health Of poor
children is due to The air leaking rooms Of
their parents; and what generator of pale
faces is close chamber
IT. be healthy and happy, provide your
bed with tile lightcst ard most porous blank
ets- The finer the better The cheapest
in price are the dearest in health. Com
fortahles" are uncomfortable ard unhealthy
Cotton. If il could be made equally porous,
and kept ., NE should prefer 70 wool
Tie same for daily underrlothes- Dut more
than iii else. let your chamber u ventilated
Knock in hole somewhere to give your e.
Gaping breath exit. and another 70 give fresh
mir to your lungs in the place Of what they
have expired. So shall YOU have pleasant
dreams at night. and in tile morning cheer.
FIJI rising, sweet breath and good appetite
These blessings combined, will secure tc
heal;hful parents house-full cf bright and
rosy-checked memorials Of rich and fruitful
affection.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

The Texas papers speak Of an immense
immigration thitherward The Gonzales
Enquirer" says that Mr. Shannon, very
gertlemanly and intelligent immigrant from
The State of Missouri. who passed through
Gonzales few days since, states that at and
between Preston, On Red river and Gonzales,
he counted two thousand three hundred i'm
migrant wagons bound for Western Texas.
q great many Of which are from Missouri
lie mentions enc county il that State as be-
ing almost depopulatei ~ immigration to
Texas. The same gentleman says that in
the vicinity If BgllIon. in Bell county ex-
elusive of the above, he saw at one view. he
thinks, abou. Eve hundred tents pitched. all
home seekers.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

SYow- RArLlNG On LARGE ScALE.-A
singular phenomenon occurred at Royaleton.
VT, during q recent snow storm While It
was showing fast and the wind high. white
appearance in the air resembling flock Of
geese was observed but it was soon ascer-
taincd to be balls of snow collected in the
air by thousand whirlwinds- They in-
creased in size and number for about twen-
~ minutes. when they fell to the ground,
covering more than an acre. On examin-
ing the spot where they fell. balls were
found from one to twenty inches ID diame-
ter.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

federation Whitfield.

a correspondent Of the National Intelli
genccr IN writing upon the subject of Relg-
lous federation, brings up curious anecdote
Of Whitfield, a. forciblc illustration Of one
feature Of his theme:
There j. pleasant anocdOte connected
with the subject Of liberation, which viii
briefly relate, for have never been able to
discover any satisfactory answer to the quas-
ton Dropounded b Horace:
Rid=ntem aicere verum
Gnid vetat7
GEORGE WHITFIELD p--the tale NAV have
been told Of other rreachers-discoursing in
lii pulpit on the subject Of religious tolera.
ton, suddenly looking heavenward, cried.
Father Abraham NJ d loud as lie could
hawl- The congregation were electrified.
"IIe hears me- sail The preacher; Father
Abraham. are there any high or low church
men il Hearen?'' None" he continued,
looking down upon tile people; Father
Abraham says there arc none. Anv Ar
ninians On Socian-1 None. Methodists?
Not one Father Abraham, you amaze me-
Are there 10 Baptists there? None. Uni
tarians? None. Surely there are some Cal
vanists or Lutherans in Heaven Nothing
nm 80 AinH- IaiHeT m ACTanaHl, explain this
mystery; are there I'D saint. In Heayen?"-
After pause the preacher turned look Of
delight upon The congregation, and exclaim-
ct, II understand it nov; Father Abraham
says there arc many saints in Heaven-spir-
it, Of the just, who have died in the Lord,
and mansions for many more; but they know
nothing there Of those party names Of dis
tinction with which We rerplex ourselves
and poster one another in this lower world"
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

NoMEg n. MEy.-W omen in all coun-
tries are civil, obliging. tender and humane;
they are ever inclined to be gay and cheer
full timorous and prudent and they do not
hesitate like men. to perform generous &C
ton. more liable, perhaps, to err than men.
but IN general more disinterestcd, more VIZ
tuous, and performing more good actions
than men. In my extensive wandering II
foreign climes, If hungry, thirsty. wet. cold
or s;ck. woman has ever been friendly TO
me, most uniformly So lLeayaTd-
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

IMPRESSIONS AT FIRST SIcHT.-This sub
ject being brought Up at the supper table.
was getting talked over" when the lady
Nho presided ''o'er the cups and tea" said
"she always formed ID idea Of person a:
first sight, and that idea she found was gen
orally correct one"
MN '-flanima.' said ler youngest son in |.
shrill voice, that attracted the attention Of
all present.
"WcIs nr dear, what DO you want p
II waht to know" said young America,
what yon thought when you first saw me ~
There was no answer to this query but
We learn = general litter prevailed. and that
Charlie was taken into tie kitchen immc-
diataly BIZ the servant.
Forest City Democrat.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

I-aac Gregg. Of Pittsburg, las invented
machine for making brick by steam. for
which hc Las obtained patent in the Uni.
ted States and in England For one half
If the right in Great Britain Mr. Gregg
has received ten thousand pounds sterling
Thus, after struggling for years with many
difficulties, hi mechanical genius las been
richly rewarded.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

Somebody down in the little State Of Del
aware, has conceived and published the or
ieinal idea Of running Andrew johnson.
Governor Of Tennessee. for the Presidency
in 1856. Go it, bobtail-
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-15

An Irishman being asked which was the
eldest he OF his brother said, IL am the
eldest, but If Teddy lives three years longer
~ shall then be both Of one age
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

stamped upon them which had neived
Fleet Foot 10 his las! eiTor,-thai whistle
which might have been heard near the
savage, when he poised the knife, was
from the swift passage Of a rifle ball
tina! lodged III his breast. With the re-
port winch rang after The ball there came
a shou, tina, lifted Flee. Foot from his
PROSTATE POSITION, Mac had come with
IN rifle sho, just in time to save his
friends life.
Fleet Foot had been nearly ~strangled.
and was much exhausted, but he soon
rallied. and looking at the form of his
foe. which was lying beside HIM, said:
IL was a tight ~scutle, Mac, by pow
der. and Id been in kingdom come now
Ell ithad'nt been for you!'
That's uncomfortable true answered
Mac. You brag abou, running but i,
come near losin' your scalp for you this
time. That fellow was enough for you
on a race, and a leelle too much IN a
fight
Fleet Foot and Mae, on retracing their
steps, were met by The other hunters
there were joyful meetings which need
not be Decentralization scarcely need il
be tol'i, that when the party reached the
tort, which was early the following day.
there were immediate preparations for a
backwoods wedding, which was not long
afterwards celebrated in a rude, bu. for
The period. Distinguished style.
Fleet Foot figured prominently in the
latter annals of Kentucky, and was sub.
sequently known as General-. He
iets a pos.erity which has been engaged
ia modern politics as warmly as was ev.
er their brave ancestor in pioneer enter
prise. e
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
Iowa Constitutional Currency.

We have for the las, two weeks been
laboriDg under one of the glorious effects
produced really by our anti Bank Con
stilution and the legislation had under il.
We are no great friend Of Banks OF Dis.
count, unless they are placed upon a ba.
sis that shall preclude even The remote
possibility of their failure, or fraud on
the part of those who have the control
OF them, but we say give US anything
rather than the condition we are placed
10 by the present. existing laws on this
subject. BY the Constitution all the
privileges Of Banking are denied to both
Corporations and individuals, and the
State Legislature hitherto has refused to
pass laws prohibiting the circulation in
this state Of Bank paper, issued in other
States; hence we have neither an exclu.
sive metallic currency, nor a paper cur.
rency over the issue or character OF which
we have any control; therefore we are
dependent upon whatever currency, be
it good, bad, d%iscredi,ed or worthless.
may be put afioal in community, for our
circulating medium, and this state of
things leaves US to The tender mercies of
a horde of sharpers and shavers. who
would steal a ragged orphan school boys
dinner, if they could line their own pock.
els by the operation.
The money circulating in a communi-
~ is the very life blood of the
of that community in which it circulaies.
and the moment that that circulation be +,
comes disturbed, that m trade is
either siagnated by a chill or over excil.
ed with fever. 5F1
In Just such a condition as this we are.
now placed. we have been flooded with
"Hallowell' and Indiana Free Bank"
money. IN place of a currency of our
own, or one provided by Uncle Sam.
and one day a report comes that these
Banks are all down, ard every man ,ha.
has ever been blessed or cursed with a
shin plaster, opens his .wallet'' 10 SEQ
how the crash will effect him. One man
finds THAI il leaves him minus $50, ano,h-
er 500, and SO on, when perhaps this
$3.50 which is now so much dead CAPT.
tai; would. in the course of a few days,
have paid debts or made purchases To
the amount Of thousands of dollars.
There is one way to avoid This being
shaved by foreign BARRIERS, who would
skin our very hides from our backs il
they could, and that IL this. Ii Bsnks
are Of use, change the coas,i,u,ian and
establish them here; if they are Of no USE
make it a penal offence 10 circulate their
notes in the State, and our trouble is al
an end.
Until this is done we shall ever be az
the mercy Of whatever Shylock can take
advantage of our creduli,y and ~gu,libili-
ty.-Lowa Republican.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

spiritual marriage" so called,)
came off st gainesville, Ohio, on the
18th October. The bride was one Julia
Hurlbur.. and the bridegroom a Doctor
OF the same name. The ceremony con-
sisted of matrimonial declarations made
by themselves in the presence OF their
friends. abou, fifty being present. The
services consisted OF the following poeti-
cal announcement: "Have you seen
the morning sunbeam Hiss the opening
blossom? Thus did our spirits meet and
greet at the frs, interview; and as The in
visible elements Of nature unite and blend
in one impulse. SO are our spirits afinit-
lied into one accordant living force
Whoever are thus united by the eternal
laws Of affinity, nought has lhe authority
to SEPARATE. We thus introduce our.
selves unto you in the relation Of hus.
band and wife,"
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
n A correspondent of tie Bosto

n A correspondent of tie Boston
Transcript has the following capital hll: :
Il have heard an anecdote here, OF one of
your Boston men, which is too good TO
be kept from your readers. Theodore
ID. Parker, Esq, a merchant in your
city, happened a few weeks since to be .
guest for one night at Mr.. knapp's no.
tel. After Tea, as he was enjoying The
GOODNESS Of the evening breeze on The pr
azza, he noticed a gentleman in the Offices
who was examining the book of arrivals.
and who afterwards walked up and
down the piazza, scanning him MIR. Ply
very closely. Some ten or fifteen min
utes passed ia this way, when the strang.
er broke the silence by addressing Lim:-
is your am Parker, sir!'-'Yes sir
Theodore Parker!'-.Yes, sr.'-tDo
you come from Boston, sir!'-.Yes, SIR
Then. SIR " With a look as if the
identity of the Individual were fairly es-
tablished.) Il suppose you are the man
who goes about New England. viliiyina
the institutions Of the SOuih?'--'O no,
not answered the asionished Mr.. Par
ker. before whose eyes a bag Of feathers,
and a kettle Of tar danced a momentary
pas de deur: l am Theodore D.. Par.
keT--I am a merchant in Boston--l am.
no, the minister whom you speak off,
An! hat alters the case, them responded
the chivalric Virginian in a milder tone;
but allow me to give you n piece of
advice. and that 10. that II you are going
to travel round these diggings, you had
better in future, when you sign your
name, be certain and make that ID. par
ficulQriy D. plain"
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
Ashland Seminary.

yNEILL openfor 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, at
the rate of 50, SIP and SIS per year, according
to studies pursued; provided no student shall
deduction except for sickness. Board can be
ATTAINED in private families at very reasonable
rates. BY order of the Board.
l.. DWIGHT, Principal.
Ashland, Oct. 10th, 1S54-4w.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

A CHANCE FOR A CoNTEsr-We learn
from the Dubuque Erpress and Herald
that DIR. Crosihwuite, who was a Senator
in The General Assembly of this Stale
from Johnson County, and whose term
of service has not expired. but who has
absenied himself from the State for some
time. has arrived home. probably to
claim his seat in the next session Of the
Legislature. Presuming tina, be had lei,
the State, an election was held las. Aug
ust to fix the presumed vacancy, and
MIR. Workman was elected TO fill the
presumed vacapcy. Both men will
probably claim the seat. and thus will be
caused a contest al the outset OF the
Senate's deliberations. r
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
G. VAN
MANUFACTURER 4 WHOLESALE

DEALER IN
lsa,pcried Cigars. Tobacco and
~ Snuff,
'Siga Of the big Ladiaa, 3 doors ADORE the p. o.,
AZ Main Street, Ks0kuk. Iowa.
NTERCHANTS from the Valley are request
M ed to give me a call. Dealers through
out the State will be supplied every 3 months,
from my wagons, which are constantly run
ming, at mandatory prices.
aug. 81. '5f.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

SHOCKING aAccIDRNT.-A runaway
team, a few miles west of Maquoke,a,
Jackson county, on the l4lh inst so in.
iured a Mr.. Montague. by running over
him, crushing his body and causing his
bowels to prelude. that he died in a few
days aflerward. fsai
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

AccIpENT.-Mr. James Ogden, resid-
ing near Brooxield, Clinton CO., while
engaged in hauling goods from Rock
Island 10 Maquoketa. unfortunately fell
from his wagon and was severely injur.
ed-ihe efiecis Of which caused his
death the next day.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
ID. II. Gaylord
A u CTIO N E Z X
WA, IOWA.

OTTUMwA,
sr5S WILL attend to making sale of personal
property or Real Estate, at auction at any time,
for a reasonable compensation. He may be
found in Ottumwa, unless absent on business.
May 10Th, 1851.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

rg Matrimony does agree very well
with some people. Thurow Weed,
The editor Of the Albany Evening Jour-
nal. in the midst Of all the dirty turmoil
of politics. has found leisure TO enter
largely into the cultivation of babies
He is now The father of Is children
his valuable helpma.e having presented
him with one every eleven months since
their marriage. We should say tina,
Weed was rather a luxuriant kind oil
vegetation, anyhow.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
Henry ID. HcndcrshOtt,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
WA, IOWA.

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
re- WILL attend to business in the Courts
of ali the counties in Southern Iowa, and in
the Supreme Court at Iowa City.
Persons wishing to purchase or rent land or
town property are Informed that he has the agen-
cy and management Of much good property,
both in town and country.
March 10th, lS54.-ly
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

II Thirty. live lighters are now en-
ployed on the lower Rapids a, sn ex.
peEse for lighierage o. s500,0 600 annu.
ally.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
H. B. Sis S 0 N


E- HAVING permanently located
maes1A in Ottumwa, offers his services to
'"rTU 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 of springs or
atmospheric pressure. llehnay be found at the
Union HorEL, on the 1t Monday in the month.
December 10Th, 1853.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
BLANK DEEDS,

JUSTICES NOTICES, Constable's Sales,
and Blank Notes neatly printed, for sale at the
Courier Office. June 22d, 1853.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
A Very Pleasant Residence
70 r. SALE
THE SUBSCRIBER OFFEF
FOR SALE.

AT VERY Low FIGURES,
His dwelling House and Lot on washington
house has four good rooms and pantry; there is
good smoke house and well, also an inferior
plank stable. There is some fruit trees and
vines growing on the premises, also a fine lot OF
young shrubbery. Any person wishing a bar
gain will do well to call soon, as | am going to
sell. For further particulars inquire at lnskeep
4 Co.'s store. CHAS. LAWRENCE.
Senfemher It'll 1874.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
Dr.. IL. s. BAKER,

VNOULD respectfully announce to the cit
w liens of Wapello county that he has
located in Ottunwa, and having practiced med
icine for the last twelve years, Con Eclectic
frincipics,) giving general satisfaction, tenders
his professional services to the citizens thereof;
and hopes 10 share a liberal portion of patron
age.
p. S. Particular attention given 10 Chronic
and Mercurial diseases. Sept. II, 'oi.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
P~lastcrer's Hair.

TNHE undersigned has received and will keep
L constantly on hand a supply of Plasterer's
Hair. Call at the lanyard. A.. L. GRAVES.
Ottumwa, Aug. 31st, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

TT Wealth and poverty are ever a,
'ariance.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30
JAS. ID. DENIN.
JNO. ID. DEvIN.
j. & j. Devin,
ATTORNE Y AT Law
OTTUM WA, IOWA,

Ga" WILL practice in The Courts of Wap-
clio, Jefferson, Van Buren,, Davis, Appanoose,
Monroe Lucas, Marion and Mahaska.
y Having the advantage of a long residence in
the valley they will give particular attention to
Securing and collecting claims, sale of War
rants, Entries of land on time, buying and sell
ing Real Estate, Settlement of Titles, payment
of Taxes. &C. February 10Th 1854.
Demoine courier., 1854-11-30

TUST RECEIVED and for sale cheap a
q large lot Of Chairs, Bedsteads, Stands &c.
Of various patterns and prices. BY
f. WASHBURN.
Otttnmwa, Aug. II, 1854.
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EBR JJAsY 1854. s. q & ass., Z. aa !.
WHEELING.

o. W. HEsKEtL.s RIrzER n. swEARINoEN, ,JR.
5sta n Ell S KEEL LI,&E @ O.! ,asll lst
-ggf ti1d DenIersfin all kinda of 80 9tIss 5;i
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, 4
rorner of Market Union Streets three doors ora
VIM s. ickllanl,s Auction Rooms, slcu D.
eug2f- Is ~. u Wheeling, Yn.
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CENTRE FOUNDRY.

y ftei 3 No. ~ Main St., Centre Wheeling
EEP collstonIy on hand assortment Of the latest
Of Paror, Shop and Cooking stoves. Their sWestsrn
yirsintan" coal stove cannot be surpassed By any
thing ever into the city They lave sold 150
Of them within the six monts pledsng themselves
take them back IL they did not give satisfaction AMI have
never lad returned n -,
They also keep constantly hand the latest style Of
Arch Grates,. ed equal to any made in this cty
also cast Iron Sinks, variety OF all articesin tile
Foundry line which will be soil low cash, 80.
l5'Parcuar attention will be paid to III kinds
Work nc .'ls4 Nl14s sEru-E -E1 3INswtC-dug 9.
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HniuEnofe a,Ian0 Forte ellnnufnctoFy.
II -. WISE ck BROTHER, HoudoIr
Grand and Square Pianos, special atten
on OF female performers, to late and important ina.
rrovenent in the TOUCH OF the piano By this invention
the keys of the piano be regulated nARD or
to suit the elastic strength the
fingers, 1t being well known the
touch ts Of tie rst Il vain TO talk
Of fine tone If the Ike susceptible and
Instrument will remain uhknown.s Those who wnuI
best possible playing the
piano. Should not fail to give this Invention trial.
See businesa circulars which may be had post.
age, by addressing Manufacturers. eo1 it -
J. WISE q BROTHER,
mar26 VIZ, --,- 9 5+ BALTIMORE.
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Spring and Summer Clothing.
STEPHEN RICE, Merchant Tailor,
d public generally, tina having commenced business
he s now Teeeivng at his new Room in the SPRIiG
HOUSE, IPdte~ Str ct, splendid assortment OF CLOTHS
Of every color, quality, and variety Plain and aMcy
CASSLafERRSj SILK Satin and all kinds OF HESTTNGS
&c recently selected by himself in the Eastern cities
suitable for the Spiing and Summer, and which he will
make up TO order at the shortest notice, in the 5es
MANNER, and Rdtest style II is fnRcy Department
eEibTaees Shirts OF every kind Collars CIav9ts Hand
every article kept in Genemens general furnisii.
Store lfyou want The 6estt o,tt ~ the call at Head
mar16lf al FfrW F5siia tEzEG4, .llip tsGs5tI--
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= WHUIESAIE AND UEALERaT
BOOTS AND SHOES, MEMS .dND
b. I5 sa Boys Hats and Caps, at the '5asi
t5-sI! lpeH knopn stand of the ; 9uiis1
.sgIsn.gs BIG RED BOOT. 4sH ?
Nv are now reeelvngfrom our Eastern Manufacturing
w Establishments, OF the largest aud best
OF Boots Shoes, Fall Winter
offered in this any other market They have
been manufactured to order, according dree
uons and intended expressly for retailing. To our
regular customers and all others who favor with
CALL offer unusually large variety or Boots
Shoes which we guarantee eq1ain quality OF material and
workmanship to those manufactured in this any
part the United States Our stock will be found
sis II. part, OF the following seasonabe goods b-
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Notice OF aa
THE business OF the late firm of Warden Edwards,
will be continued by the undersigned. old stand on
MnE street, under the firm OF Edwards Warden;
James w. Warden having purchased the interest
cob ii. Warden. sZGatI.l % s-ta
aICHAEL EDWARDS, Jp
dec4-tr 5p. - 7.za JAS. w. WARDEN.