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messed any day al either of these points, and a
personal observation will satisfy any one of
the value of the water privileges of this river,
The valley Of the Des Moines is proverbialiy
the garden Of the Union. tits already thickly
settled with an industrious rural population,
and its products, almost fabulous in quantity.
will give ample and remunerative employment
to the manufacturers. The flow of this river aft
IFS lowest stages, is over forty thousand cubic
feet per minute, which will ensure an ample
supply of wafer during the lowest stages, and
after the most prolonged 'rou;h, for driving
twenty run of stone, Cor ifs equivalent powerif
applied TO other purposes) at each of the dams.
The followingi is a list of dams, with the head
and fell and loc cation Of each, which will be
completed during this season, and for the lease
and sale of whose water powers for fifty or
seventy-fve years, the Company is ready to ne
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

CO Perhaps there is nothing which is more
needed in this new and miasmatic country
where bilious diseases prevail, and where
great suffering is produced by the ~inaction
of the Liver, than a good safe and efficient ca
thartic medicine, which will reese The Liver to
action, clear BE The system from impurities, re-
move the cause of disease. and thereby restore
health TO the sufferer. Such an article may be
found in GilImores Vevetable Pills, all are
pleased with their mild and efficient action.
Sold by agents throughout the States. See
Advertisement.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

SPECIAL NOTICE.
To The Legal Voters Of WapeHO c.

To The Legal Hoters Of Uapeuo Co.
'Iowa:
WHEREAS it has been represented to the
undersigned, County Judge of said county, by
public meetings of citizens of said County and
otherwise, that the construction Of the Bur-
lington and Missouri River Railroad (Which
passes nearly central from Eastto West through
said County, and in which road the County is
deeply interested, and towards the construction
of which the county Of Wapello has alrea, Y
extended her aid) calls for An extraordinary
expenditure
Now in order to test the opinion of the legal
voters OF Wapel!o County, upon the question
of said County further aiding in the construc-
ton Of said Road, by taking an additional one
hundred thousand dollars of stock in t he same,
| Silas Osburn, County Judge Of said County
Of Wapello, do hereby order that a vote be
taken at the April election 1856, to decide upa
on the following proposition,
Shallthe county Of Wapello take an addition
all One Hundred Thousand Dollars Of Stock, in
the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad,
AID pay for the same in county Bonds of said
county, TO be issued by the County Judge there
Of, running not to exceed twenty wears and to
bear interest at a rate not exceeding eight per
cent, the interest to be paid scmi-annualH in
New York City, the said stock to draw divi-
dends the same as other stock. For the pay
ment of principal and interest on said Bonds
shall an annual tax be levied in addition to the
usual tax, of not exceeding one per cent on the
taxable property in said County. The Stock
to BIZ taken and Bonds to be issued only upon
sufficient security being given to the county That
the said Road shall lie completed to the Town
of Ottumwa. in Wapello county, within q
months from the timc of taking the vote herein
provided for, that all interest which may accrue
upon said Bonds shall be paid by the contract
ors, until the road is completed to 0ttumwa and
delivered to the Burlington and Missouri River
Railroad Company, and upon condition also
that the county Of Jefferson, Iowa, shall enter
into a similar arrangement to aid in the con-
~struction of said Road; and there is this further
express condition to the issuance of said Bonds
that the sa id county of Wapello shall be fur
nished ample security that her said Bonds shall
De returned and cancelled in the event the said
Road is not completed to Ottumwa within the
time above fixed, OF within four months therec
after.
The question Of the issuance Of said Bonds
and levy of said tax, is hereby submitted to the
legal voters of said county Of Wapello in the
following form. Those who vote for the propo-
sition shall deposit with the Judges Of election
a ballot upon which shall be written or printed,
.sFor the Road and Tax" Those who vote
against the proposition shall in like manner de-
post q ballot upon which shall be written or
printed. "Agains, the Road and Tax.n
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
News from the East!

r HAVE just returned from Cincinnati, with
i the largest and best selected steck' of Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats. and Caps, Hard
ware, Queensware, Glassware. and Groceries,
that | have ever brought to Ottumwa.
OF Day GooDs, l have a--fne selection Of
Ladies' Dress Goods, consisting of Nous de
LANES. Cashmeres, plain and fancy Merinoes
and Coburg cloths, Alpaccas (~various c%olors,o
a large assortment of fancy and domestic Cling
hams (large and mail plaid,) -Calicoes of yari-
styles and prices, Bleached and Brown Musiins
Of all grades, from Sf-3 to IS %, Tickinss,
Drillings, Linseys, check aad hickory Shirtiugs;
Canton FlsnnelS, all Wool Flannels Of 'difEerent
colors.
For Mems wear, Ihave Cloths, Cassimeres,
Satinets: Tweeds: eastern Jeans, D~readnoughts
OIL Overcoating. of good quality, Cassimer an,
Wool Hats of various kinds, silk and cotton
plush Caps OF different STYLES !.
OF Boots and-Shoes almost an endless VARIETY.
/ An OF the above | shall be glad to sell to my
friends. and &C customers, on the usual terms, or
will exchange them for country Produce, such
as Butter, Eggs, Tallow, Beeswax, Flaxseed,
Flour. Meal, Feathers, Linsey and Jeans; all of
which l want, and will pay the highest market
prices for, at the old stand at the corner.
a. TO my old Customers Iwould say that
the time has come to settle up old accounts, and
as the old Proverb says
ssPay what you owe,.
And what you are worth you'll know"
And as Ihave debts to pay in a short time it is
necessary / should use due diligence in collect
ing without ~hich l cannot pay.
Jan. Path Il.
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merce, peace, civilization AMI humanity
were TOO powerful to admit of a collls-
sion between The two couniri >. SINH
lar feelings were expressed ny other
speakers, including Golden and Elgin.
The proceedings in Parliament are of
som inierest. DE Lacy gave reasons
for disapproving the course oil Govern
ment ia refusing direct offers of troops
IN Canada, while i was making a, the
same time aborsive attempts TO en!is,
men ia the adjoining neutral Territories
OF the Un,led States, contrary to law.
The Protocol of Warsaw of 1852, re.
lsting 70 The Denmark succession, was
laid before The Commons.
PARIS, 20 There was a rumored
break up in the conference md cors,der
able agitation in The money market.
A dispatch TO the London Morning
Advertiser says il is deemed not lmprob
able that The result of moves of ar,fuI
dipiomatsis Of Russia may cause sn i'm
mediate breaking up Of The conference;
last OF all II was agreed to take IL up irsl
and al The second reading i. was submit
ted for consideration.
Variof and Bruncv obiec,ed, and
proposed 10 submit to a Cong ress OF all
the crown heacs of Eulope, pledpinp
themselves in the name of the Czsr to a.
bIde by the decision OF that Congress.
This unexpected news has produced
CONSERVATION in Paris. causing The fall
OF funds. lthas also surprised and a.
larmed our own government. Lord
Comfy expressed to London TO take in
s.rucIions from the Government ON the
suhjec,.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
XXXiV-COngress First Session.
WASHINGTON, Marsh ID

WASHINGTON, Mar.h IA.
Petitions were presented IRON mer.
chants and importers of Boston, New
York and Philadelphia for a revision Of
the tariff.
MIR. johnson reported in favor Of prin.
Ting 81 900 Reports Oh Kansas.
MIR Trambuli opposed The motion.
He thought the minority reported the
slavery question in > mastery manner,
Its POSITIONS being 1aanswerable. lie
was unwilling 10 send u with The en-
dorsen.enl OF The Senate a docament con.
iain'ng so many assumptions, erroneous
Deductions. and nconsIstencies az the
majority report
MIR. Wade asked MI TrumbuIl 10
yield tor adjournment.
Mr.. Dougisss.-l hope the cour,e sizes
of the Senate have hoI been taken adj.
manage Of in my absence 10 make an
assault upon ne.
Mr.. lrumbuli.-No, sir, I know no,
wke,her YOU we're present Or abseu,
when WAS commenting on The report.
| did no: introduce the subjec, or know
that il would come up 10 Cay.
My colleague dares 10 deny in face OF
The lac, that | was absent, lie acted with
unfairness IN attacking the repor, when |
was detained by Ilness. | would ask
him within what reasonable lime his
speech VIII be Fri led.
MIR. III think by Monday.
MIR. ID. and /. had a sharp pc rsonal
debate involving The s~oundEess of their
respective ~lolnical sentiments. Mr..
Critenden aud Mr.. Sumner also took
part IN II,
MIR. Douglass said: II | can ask a
p~osironemeni I'LL monday, | wiz reply
10 Mr.. lrumbull's speech Gu Tuesday,
MIR. Sewafd.-1aks } our own lime.
Mr.. Douglass. -(qulckly.) | under
stand that game Vi AXE your own time.
The Senator from Massachusetts, ,oox
his own time 10 circulate a libel On me
when The Nebraska bull was reported.
! understand my colleague to say he
came here as a Democrat. Tina, will be
news 10 The democracy Of Illinois, and
Is a iloei on the Democracy OF The Stale.
Mr.. CrIttenden m%terposed and SAID
that The ceba'e had .raascended ,he rules
OF decorum; The Senator had charged a
libel on Mr.. Ttumbuil. Sensation.
Nj Douglas,-i should have beer bel
Ter satisfied u The Senator from XIV, had.
when The Black Repub icsns denounced
Us In coarse terms, rebuked Them Tor
want OF couriesv,
Mr., Go whA, do you allude?
Mr.. CIV hen they made coarse and
vulgar par.lzan assaults on the Demo
crs.ic side Of the Senate,
MIR, Gle was Roi more OF my bust
ness than that Of others to call Senators
10 order, TINS is o the place for VIZ
,uperaton-such matters should be set.
lied else where,
Mr., D.! do not regard the Senator
IA good authority In lliInois politics,
Char decided Mr., D's remarks not
personal.
HoUsE.-Mr. Washburn argued in
favor OF resolutions 10 send for persons
and papers in the Kansas case,
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NO
T. o C o TR ACI Or

Office of the Demoine Naviga ton and
Railroad Company, Ottumwa, March 4th,
1856.
Sealed proposals will be received at thi 3
office until l2 o'clock, M, of Monday the
2oth day of April next, for the construc-
ton of twenty Locks and Dams for the inn
provement of the Des Moines River be-
tween the town of Alpine (l2 miles below
Ottumwa) and Fort Des Moines, a distance
of about l26 miles, and also the lock and
dam at st. Francisvi,le, IL miles from the
Mississippi River.
The chamber OF the locks is to be eco feet
long between the quoins,anl Al feet wide
They will generally be built on rock foun-
d~atiops; the face of the masonry will be
OF hammered stone, leveled up TO regular
courses, and laid in hydraulic cement; the
backing and interior stone will be quarried
in rectangular blocks, with beds parallel
10 each other, and joints at right angles
thereto, and will be laid in quick lime NOR
tar, except at the head OF the lock, where it
will be laid in cement.
The coping will be OF cut stone dowelle d
and clamped.
The gates will be let in a separate con.
tract.
The dams viii generally be about 600
feet long and ID feet !hish, (resting on rocky
made OF timbe. and stone, with Bulkheads
with stone abutmen ts)' oreach side Of
the river for the hydraulic canals.
The plans and specifications for the
work will be ready for examination on the
18th of April, at which time copies Of the
specifications and blank forms for propo-
sails, and information in regard to the To-
ca tons of the locks and dams, will be fur
nished TO The contra ctors at the several
Engineers Offices on the lines and at tn.
Co~nipany's Office, No Is, William Street,
New York.
The ccntracts will contain a clause re-
curing the personal attention of one of
the partners of each contracting firm, at
each lock and dam; that no transfer ofcon-
tract shall be made, and that no subcon-
tract except for the delivering Of materials
W i'll be allowed.
Monthly pay ments will be mlde in cash
as the work progresses, reserving l5 per
cent in lieu of other security; aud the
whole will be required to BE- completed BY
the LIST of January, 1883.
Isl SoLti0NtOAS ~ " hlOWl ID Tile
Directors, or TO the Engineers. will be re-
CURED to furnish satisfact CRY testimonials
OF their skill, exper ence and responsible
ty.
The Company reserves the right 10 "a
wand the contracts on such proposals as
may be deemed best for the interests OF
the State and of the Company.
WM. C. JOHNSON, President.
EDwARD H. TRACY, Chief Engineer.
WN.J. McALPIEE. Consulting Engineer.
Galena Gazette, st. Louis Missouri Re-
publican, Chicago Journal, Cincinnati Rail
Road Record, Keokuk Times n Gate City,
Fort Des MONIES Iowa Statesman, Eddy
vile Commercial, Burlington Gazette, Al
bany Argus q Evening Journal, New York
Railroad Journal Herald. aud Buffalo Re
public please copy. Publish once a week
until the 18th of April. Send copies o.
paper containing notice with bill. tothe Of
flee OF the Company, at 0ttumw Iowa.
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1t is hereby made the duty Of the Judges and
Clerks of The election to open said election in
the several Townships at the usual places of
holding elections, on the first Monday in April
A. ID. 1856, and keep the same open during
the usual hours of holding elections and to make
returns of the result in accordance wr;hfiaw to
the Office Of the county Judge of said County.
Nilas Osburn.
Feb. 9TH, 1856. County, JupeE.
N: B. The undersigned having been inform
ed that the County Of Jefferson has deferred
taking vote in that county, until tie first Mon
day in April. ! have made the change TO save
expencest to the County Of Wapello.
SlLAS OSBURN.
Feb. 2lst, 1856. County Judge.
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Grand Chance
TO NVES7 IN RE.9L ESTATE.

The SUBSCRIBER wishing TO west The
capital in tho Mercantile Business in which he
IS engaged, offers for sale 3 Lots, and the
House thereon, on the principal street, only a
Few block ks from the centre of business, and on
a block adjoining the Depot of the B. & M.
X. X in Ottumwa, on terms, considering the
location, present and prospective value Of tho
property extremely low. The House is a
two story, and on one side, three
story frame building with five rooms, and ar
ranged for two families. Will sell the House
and one lot separately, but prefer to sell the
whole together. AL. GRAVES.
no. 2. If.
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l Sawyer Wanted,
N0tica.

S hereby given, that the undersigned have
L thus day been appointed by the CountyJudge
OF Wapello CO. Iowa, administrator and admin
i~stratrix, OF the estate of F. M. Harrow decd,
late Of Wapello Comfy, Iowa. All persons
owing the estate either by note or account are
notified to make immediate payment, and all
persons.having claims against said estate will
present the same, properly authenticated, ac-
cording to law, wi thin the time thereby afix-
ed, or the same shall be barred from Collcc-
ton.
HARRIET HARROW, Administrative.
!. JOSEPH w. CALDWELL Administrator
March 18th n4-4w.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
G., B. GOFF,

ID especially announces that he will carry
III ON the
Tailoring Business,
in all its branches, at the shop lately occupied
Main ST., Ottumwa. Entrance in the rear.
q Good fits warranted. Cutting done at
short notice. -.
March 9th, 1856.
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DISSOLUTION.

The Co-partnership heretofore existing Sc
tween E. +. Parker, and G. b. Golf, in the
Tailoring business was dissolved on the 18Th
Of January 1856. The business will be eon-
by the undersigned at the old stand. over
Major & Bro. Store. /.
C. B. GoFF.
March 9th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

A LII persons interested are notified that at
n the April Term 1896 Of Wapello County
Court l viii make final settlement of sad Es-
tbose entitled thereto according to law.
THOMAS BIGHAM.
no. 3. ct. Administrator
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20
New Watches
J + W b T R Y

JUST received by Exprass,a splendid lot
OF fine Gold and Silver Watches.
ALSO-a large and splendid lot of fine
Gold Jeweiry. con sisting in part of Eard-
rops. Breastpins, Cuifpins, Mason's and
Oddfellow's Pins, FINGER Rings. Silver
Thimbles, Gold Pens, &c. besides any
amount Of P~ortmonaies, Pistols, Watch
Chains, Guards, Razors, Hair and Tooth
Brushes, and in fact a full and complete
stock ofgoods belonging to the Line.
CHEAP o Cash is THE MorTo.
CO Watch and Clock repairing done
up with neatness and Dispatch.
c. A. BRADSHAW.
Ottumwa, March, 18th, 1856. motif
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BRICK o

The two story brick Store on Front Street,
opposite to the Mill square, known as Spaul-
dlng's block, is for sale at a bargain. A first
rate chance 20 get a business house in a good
81, uation. For terms enquire at this off, or
of Az opAUIDIhG.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

DUTY and glass;
Sxl0 Window GLASS;
1Ox12 % s.
lQxl4
Just re-. aiveo and for sale py
Jan. I, 1856 4j-tf WI. CPR.
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c. HAIRS

Such as common Winter, French, Polka, COM
mon Rockers, Cane seat Rockers, Childrens,
SC. &C.,
still carry on the business at the two story
frame building on Main Street, opposite the
Mil. square, where l am prepared to make to
order, all kinds Of furniture in the Cabinet line,
In a neat and workmanlike ma ner..
Having been en- gagged in the business many
years, | fatter myself, that the style and quality
Of my work will give entire satisfaction to ali
who buy.
Collins made on the shortest notice.
u Lumber taken in exchange for Furni-
ture.
~. To those indebted to me I would respect
fully state; that, as times are bard, l would be
much obliged If they would s'fork over.o
JOSEPH ELLERMAN.
Feb. IL, no. 1. II.
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

DoRAX, Carb. Soda, Cream Of Tartar, "a
ID Soda, for sale By W. l. ORR
Demoine courier., 1856-03-20

Iowa Statesman, Keokuk Times & Burlington
Gazette pub. 3t and send bill to Company's Of
flee, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
Fits! Why Prominent.

For long time there was paragraph max
ing its reglar weekly appearance in our columns
with the brief, by emphatic words "FIts! Fits!'
always at the head, TO some an offensive cap
ton, but not SO TO the benevolent and humane
who could sympathize in The sorrows Of others,
Some persons are shocked at any indication o.
disease an are even thrown into nervous cXctel
ment on witnessing hearse er Il coffin. Such
arc TO be pitied. We sheuld always strive to
look disease and even death IN the face with
calmncss, and especially sake evcly oPportuni-
ty for alloviating disease. Viewed in this
light, the advertisement of s. 5. Hance, Of
iU6 Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md, possess .
certain interest, and those who know sof any
one suffering from Epilepsy, SPasms, or Fits o.
any kind, should feel it pleasure TO cut out
his advertisement, or in some other way senc
word to the afflicted of the great value Of his
remedies. They can be sent to any part o
the country by mail. Price, SO per box. Two
S.. Twelve, S25.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
NOTICE.

BGRHAvE's HOLLAND BITTERs is not, as
some persons suppose, substitute for BRAN
dy. 1t contains merely sufficient spirit to
preserve it. We offer it to the public SIM
ply as remedy which can be depended
upon. in most cases of Dyspepsia, Headache
and Indigestion. 1t will be found an excel
lent remedy for the many unpleasant effects
attending change Of climate and water.
RJWe have information from the Muskin-
gum that the four persons buried for sirtsen
days in the coal bank, had been reached aud
and taken out alive. A boy about l6 years
of age was too weak to stand up, but the
men were not mnch the worse for their con-
fGement. We learn that the only thing
they had t. eat was the carcass Of a dog.
that happened to be in the bank al the time
of the cave-in. They are the most lucky
Inlucky men we have heard of for long
time.-W Wheeling Argus.
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On the LIST inst, of consumption, Mrs. ELIZA
WHITE, consor OF William White, OF Guernsey
county.
Mrs. JANE HUrcHIsoN, widow of the David Hut
Gibson died on The 9th Of April in the "a year o!
her age.
Although long the subject of affliction she went
off very suddenly the last; she took her breakfast
as well as usual, was taken worse OF ten O'Clock,
and died in the evening. She was for many years
member OF the Presbyterian Church IN hi place
We have seldom met with any one who was more
humble, and retiring in her sposition or who gave
better evidence OF being real Christian. She was
remarkable for keeping with great relish and
striciness hesSabbath and the last day she spent on
Earth was the Sabbath and truly glorious we doubt
not was its close 10 her, as she passed away q
ransomed spirit into the Church triumphant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

HolIOrcay's Ointment and PiLls, are GER
tain Cure for Scurvy.-Edward Hope, OF
Charleston, South Carolina, suffered more
than most people from the scurry, and the
whole of his body was covered "ith this IN
slightly eruption, he tried great number Of
reputed remedies, bat he was not benefited
by the same, indeed, it became doubtful 10
his friends, whether he would ever overcome
this Disagreement. At length he tried Hol-
loxay's Ointment and Pills, and these med
icines quickly produced beneficial change,
By continuing with these excellent medicines
for eight weeks, he was rad caly cured.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

SYPHILIS, even after it brcomes a consttu-
tional affection, and produces ulcers in the
throat, copper colored cruptions on the skin,
in the bones and nodes, can be readily cured by
CARRIERS SrvNIsH MIXTURE, as has been abun-
dantIy proved in over five thousand cases.
When nercurinl treatments have failed, and
the patient has given up to die, this Mixture
has been introduced with the haPpiest results
In the cure of this disease it dcfcs compeii
ton.
And for sale by
Ii. ALEXANDER, ST. Clairsvillc
A. c. MARI Il. St. Clairsville
Jas. Baker. Wncoiing.
VIM Dunbar. Uniontown.
Ge,. G. Bethel, Flushing;
r. S. Clark, Morristown.
H. H. Moot, Barnesville
NJ. P. Miles &Son. Somerton
And by Dealers in Medicines everywhere,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15

Our COUNTRY, PRESENT AND PRosPEC-
Twelve have had the pleasure of exam
ing "Map of Our Country" compiled by
Messrs. CASTOR & JOHNSTON, and it is a
complete affair, embracing the United
States and Territories, the Canadas, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland;
also Mexico, Central America, and the 18TH
mus of Panama, Cuba and the West India
Islands, each in its proper position 1t
possesses one great advantage over other
maps of the same territory-the counties in
all the States are beautifully colored, so that
their outline appears very distinct. The
population and county towns are also given
with great accuracy. A late map of the
Sandwich Islands is also given; which is
very desirable, and adds not only to the value
but the interest of the work. The map is
SIX feet square, and presents at glance the
fact that almost
i
We have seen no map yet that combines all
the advantages of the one in question. The
preseB: boundaries of our Western Terrific
ries and cmbryo States are laid down with
precision, and Young America can glut his
vision with the idea of possessing the dd
joining territory, before many years roll by
The map is highly recommended for &C
curacy and correctness by Millard Fillmore
Gov. Clark, of New York, Lewis Cass, Ho
race Greely, and many eminent civil engi
necrs.
Mr.. B. P. Seymour, the Agent, is nov
canvassing this county, obtaining subscriber
for the map, and will wait upon our citizen
in the course of a few weeks, when an op
portunity will be offered for procuring tn
work.