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Niagara In Winter.

The Buffalo Express pub!,shesa DOM.
munica,ion from a correspondent a, nj
agara Falls. The following re- an extract.
"Nisgara is never so grand as in mid.
winter, aud even Tor tha, season ito
present aspects one of un won,ed grand
eur. The river. no longer moving IN del
the warm shadows and eof. smiles oil
summer, which dispobed il. Of half i,s
~s'efnness, wears now a bleakHess which
Tspels discursive movements, an! con-
centratcs it with Overwhelming ef1ec,
upon, the sublime spectacle of the ca,arac,
itself. The spray. drifting over the
adjacent shores, has Transformed The com
mones' objects into shapes oil such fairy
IKE beauty As is else where only con
ceised in dreams. All things are envel-
oped in cleaning ice. The islands are
laid with a pavement, as pure and solid
as The most stainless Psrian. The rocks
that shoot up from the far depths of the
preelp,cs are hooded and wrapped in vas,
oreadths Office, like monks doing homage
10 the genius of Peace. The trees are
bowed down 10, the earth with their
snowy vsstments. Ike q wcrshiping choir
Oh white robed nuns. Every where bH,
IN The immediate channel OF the swollen
and surging river, The Ice King reiens
supreme. Under his magic touch ma
tnre is visibly idolized. S.alac,i,o groves
and towers Of crystal. and forests gilt.
ter'ng with brillian.s and pea rIs, seem no
iong.ra fgment Of genius. bu, . living
and beaming reality. r. you would wit
ness this dazzling scene come, by al
means. coon. The ,isi. will not be re-
greied."
Demoine courier., 1856-02-28
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SUBSCRTBERS!
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continue to publish the following lea ding
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The great and important events--Relie.
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cupy a middle ground between, tho. hasti-
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and flying rumors of the newspaper, and
the ponderous Tome of the historian,
writ en- long after the living in terest in
the facts ne records shall have passed a.
way. The progress of the. WARM the
East occupies a large space in their pages.
Every movement is closely criticised,
whether of fresd or of foe, and all short
oonings fearlessly pointed out. The let
tiers from the Cramea and from the Raj.
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Demoine courier., 1856-02-28
ESTAY No NCE.
STATE OF IOWA. 60


TAKEN by iona than lexis, at his resi-.
dence in Union Township, Union co.
Iowa, before John s. Smith, a Justice OF
the Peace, on the Both day Of October,
One large red and white Ok, white face
some white on the rump, belly and of
shoulder, both ears cropped short, and 4
swallow fork in each, the near horn maxi
ed with the letters F w and S H, suppo.
sed to be about six years old.
The other is large bSindle OK. a little
sway backed, ear marks the "a me as the
other, some marks or scars on the off side
supposed to have been caused by 4 burn or
scald, the same age as the other OK. AID.
praised at S65 BY James T. Rollings, John
lexis and Oliver Mills.
JAMES THOMPSON, Dist, Clerk.
Alton, Nov. 30 th, 1855.
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The FAMILY CABINET.
DR.. RAIEF & WESTLAKE'S
F a m lily M edicine @
IL. R. R.
AaiG,S Ready Relief.
haiG's Ready Relief.

THIS wonderful preparation has no Q
L quail among all the Liniments and
rain Killers now in use, operating like .
charm, and eflecting the most ASTONISHING
cures in an incredibly shost time, almost
performing miracles in the most desperate
cases Of R~heumatism, Spinal complaints,
tpmbago, Cramps, Lameness, Sore Throat
Paralysis, Neuralgia, Coughs and Colds,
Influenza, Oppression of the Chest, Stiff
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And will also cure the most excrutia.
ting pains in a few moments, such as
Pains in the Back and Shoulders, Back.
ache, Pains in the Joints aud Heart, Face.
ache, Pains in the Liver and Muscles, See.
attic pains, Rains in the Kidneys, head &
lace, Syphiltic pains. Neuralgia pans, and
Pain in the Side, Ear aud Toothache.
Price Twenty-Five cents per bottle,
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Te9al Motues.
ESTRAY CATTLE.

ESTRAY CATTLE.
wApr1lo cousrr. ss'
TAKEN up by Eli Daniels on the 18th day
L OF February 1s56at bis plantation in said
County the following stock as trespassing. ami
mails, to-wit. Forty two head Of neat Cattle
described as follows. one yoke Of oxen, one
COW, one three year old'Bull, one two year old
do. fifteen Steers two years old and upwards,
-FOUR do one year olds, andei9hteen heifers two
years old and upwards. Total valuation Of
sam $6O6, appraised ny John w. Acton and
Reaien Myers Township Trustees Of Washing
ton Township in said County before Charles
l.. Roberts Esq. Justice sc Of said County.
Said Stock was taken up doing damage upon
the Medow Land of the plantation aforesaid, by
destroying large quantities Of hav thereon. -
JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk.
Ottnmwa Feb. 10Th 1852.
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With numerous prizes Of $4,000, 5000, 1000
500, 100, &c. &c. Persons can remit any amount
from 81 upwards, that they wish to invest, on
receipt Of which we foTward its, value in tickets
in the Lottery designated by the purchaser, or,
If none be designated, then some Lottery thai
will be drawn after the buyer has got the ticket
il, his possession. An official Scheme of the
LOTTERY will be sent with all tickets ordered,
carefully, sealed in an ordinary enyelop, and on
will be sent, together with a written expianatioS
of the result Of the purchase. The Drawn num-
bers are also published in the daily papers of the
city of Baltimore, and in the daily National III.
telligencer, Washington, d. C. "
A Circular containing all the Schemes will
be sent to any one by addressing the under.
signed. Address orders for tickets to
F. X. Brennan, No. 4 Calvert street.
3O-ly Baltimore, MARYLAND
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Maryland Lotteries.
Office Of the MARYLAND Consolidated Lotteri

ODice o. tAe 0ldf%dad Consolidated lotteries, }
BALTIMORE, July LIST, 1855. E
4 IL Tickets or Certificates of Packages OF
"A Tickets, in the Lotteries authorized by the
State of Maryland bear the Autographed sig
nature Of F. X. Brennan, Agent for the Con-
tractor, and any others are frauds.
Owing to numerous applications .rom all parts
OF the country, the management will give their
attention to- the filling Of orders for Tickets or
Certificates, in the Maryland Lotteries.
Persons at a distance may confidently RELY
upon having, thsir. orders for tickets. promptly
filled, and the ~strictest confidence observed.
These Lotteries are drawn daily in public in
the city Of Baltimore, under the superintend-
anse Of the State Lottery Commissioner. Heavy
bonds are given to thu State as security for the
payment Of all Prizes. The prices OF whole
tickets are from 81 to $50. Half and Quarter
tickets in proportion.
There are never less than %, 900 Prizes in any
Lottery, which Prizes vary in amount from ST
to 500, 992o; according 70, the ssices oft5s tick-
cts. For instance "
When the price Of tickets is 81 the highest priss
Demoine courier., 1856-02-28

THIS is the best Liniment which ha.
Il yet been offered to the public. /,
Is an excellent remedy for Neuralgi.
Erysipelas, Rheumatism, wounds. cnts
ulcers, burns, scalds, bruises, sprains. sal,
Ihelm sore throat, head ache, pains in the
LIMBS, chest, back, stomach or bowels
Also Tor founder, CHAMBERS, big head swee.
ny, Stint, sprains, poH evil stiff complain,
yellow water, distemper, ring bone, fstu
la, cholic, bolts. and harness gals. &C,
The words Gillmore's Turkish Iinimen,
are blown in the glass; also 9 fac smile Of
my written signature accompanies each
bottle.
GlLLMoRE's Cholera AND DIARRHrA
MIXTURE,
This is the best remedy known for bow.
Ell complaints, such as Cholera, Diarrhea
Dysentery. Pains in the Bowels, &c, &C.
Those who have usedit are charmed with
its medical vitues. The name Is blown
in the glass.
dikIMoRE'g VEGETABLE CATHARrIc AND
Liver PILLS.
These celebrated Pills are an excellent
remedy for Fever and Ague, Bilious Com
plants. Cholic, Dysentery, Constipation
Of the Bowels, Indigestion, Jaundice,
Dropsy, Debility, Liver Complaints, Blot.
ches on the skin, Fevers. &C. The best
family pill known and can be used with
safety, whenev yer 4 cathartic is needed.
N. 3. To insure a genuine article and
one on which you can rely with perfect
safety, be particular to inquire for Gill
more's Vegetable, Cathartic and Liver
Pills. as there are Counterfcits in Circula-
ton.
C~ALEpoNIAH CoveH L~ozEscEs.
Prepared by H. r. Gilmore. A popu.
lar remedy for Coughs, Colds, and Bron.
chial affections. They have given entire
satisfaction to those who have used them.
GItlAoRE's HA,R BALsAM.
A beautiful preparation FOR the Hair
and prope rly used, will restore il to its o.
Iiginal soltness and beauty. Those who.
have used it say it is the best preparation
they have seen.
Sold wholeale and retail, by ]. PUMROY
Ottumwa, and by Agents throughout the
State.
January, Sd, 1856 No. 46 ".
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n Be very ~circumspec. in the choice
Of your company; in she society Of your
equals you may enjoy pleasure; 10 The
society 'ef your superiors you may find
pro6s, but 10 be the best 10 company 10
70 6a in the way 10 grow. worse; ,he bss,
means 10 Improve 10 10 be the least there.
Bat sbove oil. be the companion Of those
whe fear the Lord, and keep bis pre-
ee2ts. Numa Pompilius thought the
company Of good men % real Q pleasure
10 ssisemed II preferable 10 . disdem,
and when the Roman ambassadors So
licited him 70 accept the government, be
frankly declared, among other ssasons.
for declining Il, that the conversation Of
mSn who assembled together to worship
God. and 10 maintain an auiabIs char.
aetsv vas bic business and delight.
Demoine courier., 1856-02-28
Watches and JeWelry.

HE subscriber has Just received, pc,
American Express, a very large assoit.
ment Of WATCHES, JEwELRY, GOLD PENS and
PENCILS, &C., and in fact, a general stock Of
everything that is usually kept in such estab.
lishments, which he intends selling at the low.
est possible rates for cash.
He is also prepared to do up all kinds Of
Watch and Clock repairing, on short notice.
Persons sending work, from a distance, by men
going to the river, may rely upon always having
The Ladies are respectfully inxited to COM
in and see the new stock of Jewelry, &C. We
saturally like to show goods.
c. ANDERSON.
Sept. 9th. l85533-tf
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ESTRAY STEER.
A OF IOWA, 90
WAPELLo CoUNrY zoo.

VTNAkEN UP as an Esiray, by Thomas
Reveal Esq. at his Plantation in Cen
ire Township ia Said County ON the goth
day of November 1885. One Steer four or
five years old. of a bright red color, broad
horns, 2 white spot on his forehead and
hips. white feet and has q crop Off his lef,
ear and q bit in the right ear. and bears tn
appearances of having been worked. APP
praised At thirty Dollars by Henry Wilson
and Prior 8. Farmer.
JOSEPH HAYNE. Clerk.
Ottumwa Dec. 1855. Pd.
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ESTRAY STEERS.
STATE OF IOWA, l..
WApsLLo CouNry' SIS

TAKEN UP as an estray, BY Charles Dud.
ley, Esq. at his plantation in Agency To.
Wapello county, Iowa, on the 9th day OF
November, 1855, two Steers of the folio W.
ing description. to-wit-One a brindle
some white between the horns and on the
right flank and belly, bush of the tail white
and two small white spots on left side, an
under bit out of the left ear and a ~scallop
out Of the under side of the right ear
The other a deep red. a little white on the
belly, bush of tail white, an upper bit out
OF left ear. and swallow fork in the right.
supposed to be five years old and valued
at 500 by Edward Dudley and Henry M.
Rossetter. JOS. HAYNE, Clerk.
Ottumwa, Dec. 18th, 1885.
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ESTRAY STEER.
STATE OF IOWA, co
WAPELLo County, 30

Taken up as an entray, by Joseph Wright,
Steer Of the following description, to wit: of
a paleish red color, mixed with brindle; a star
on the forehead, some white on the belly, mark
ed with a swallow fork in the right ear, and
an upper bit out of the left ear, and bears the
appearance of having been worked. Apprais-
ed to be Of the value Of thirty dollars by John
H.: Mcdowell and Andrew Yargan, and which
said estray was duly posted by said Wright be-
fore Hugh Connolly, Esq, on the 7th day of
December 1855.
JOSEPH HAYNE,
Clerk District Court.
Jan. 10, 1856. 47-3mo.
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Take Notice.

LAYING sold out my interest in the Dry
IL Goods establishment Of Warden & Pun
roy to G Hickenlooper, | an now devoting nv
time en..fely to the settling up and Collecting
Of my accounts and notes. Persons knowing
themselves indebted to me viii find it to their
interest to call and settle up their accounts, as
ape costs and trouble. So look out.
Aug 1th, 1855.
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Beautiful Sentiments.

Shortly before the departure OF the Ia
mented Heber from India. he preached
a sermon which connined this beau,iful
illustration:
"Lifs besrs Us on like the stream of .
mighty river. Our boats st fret qlided
down the narrow channel hrough the
playful murmurlDg Of the little brook
and the winding of its grassy borden.-
The trees shed their blossoms over our
young heads, the fnowers on the brink
seem 10 offer themselves 10 our Young
hands; We are happy 10 hope, and We
esasp eagerly at the beauties around US
but the stream hurries US on and sill
our hands are empty. Our course in
youth AID manhood is along a dae PEI
and wider food, and objects more siri-
king and magnificent appear. We are
animated at the moving pictures of er-
joyment and industry passing us; we are
excited at some short lived disappoin,-
ment. The stream bears us on and GU,
Joys and griefe are alike left behind %.
W. may be ship wrecked. We canno. BE-
delayed; whether rough OF smooth, the
river hastens % its home; ill The roar o.
the ocean 10 in our ears, and the tossing
OF the waves 10 beneath our feet, and Til
land lessens from our eyes, and N,
Aoeds are lifted up around ~. and ",
take our leave Of earth apd i've inhabi
ssnis. Un.il Of Cur further voyage iher,
70 no witness save the Infinite and E.er
nal"
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improved Little Giant corn n
o Plantation Mill..Price ks~
Su> -

ksSasC ObUk1l corn
COD Plantation Mili..p'rtce ~
duced.
THE subscriber has purchased exclusive
L right OF territory for sale in the West, Of
!ne above celebrated Mills, and is prepared to
furnish them at all times, either wholesale o.
recall, guaranteed in the most positive manner.
II is now more than a year since the 0Littls
Giantp was introduced to the public DURING
which time it has been constantly growing il
Ihe Improvement recently effected and pat,
ented, makes it the mos. perfect machine ever
offered for general farm use. II is furnished
complete, ready for attaching team, and weighs
as follows: No. !, 225; No. z, $50; No. 3, 100;
No. 2, 5OO pounds. Twenty minutes are sufh-,
Client TO set one up, without mechanical al aid, and
when once adjusted, il can with safety be
to 4 boy. Full directions accompany
each mill.
PRICES:
No;a' ssS, grind 9 bu. meal pr hour with I hor..
!, $s0, IS
F" 4. 500, " 20 I.
Liberal discount to dealers.
JAMESB. CHADWICK,
~ NO.. Us Locust st., between I'd and I'd,
No'.A 'o-iy st. Louis, Mo,
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Hstray Fnly.
sT B, OF IOWA, ISIS.

TAKEN UP by Dobson Wood ESQ. at
i bis residence in Richland Township
in said County on the End day of Noyem.
Der 1855: One bay flly, black name and
tail, no marks or brands, supposed to be 2
years oil and valued at fifty five dollars
by Harvey Clayton, Henry L. Devol ana
Charles 6. Whitcomb, and which was duly
posted before Hugh Brown ESQ.,, a Justice
&c OF said County on the day and year
above written.
JOSEPH HAYNE. Clerk.
Ottumwa, Noy. 29th 1855,
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Estray Steer.

s Wa1a;.. OF c .owA, IS. gfr n,n
TAkEN up as an estray. by John Kirkpat.
ship in said County, about the 18th December
1893, One red steer SOM white OIL the belly and
red and white face. marked with a crop off the
left ear and a slit in the right, appraised al
Twenty two Dollars by Johl II. Carver and
James Moore before Thomas. Ross ESQ.
JOSEPH HAYNE. Clerk.
Ottumwa Jan. 81 1856: 5O.3m.
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Estray Heifer.
STATE OF !OWA,2..

COUNTY,
T'AkEN UP by James H.. Wood
i al his residence IL Cen,se Township
IN said county On the 2Oth Of day Of
December 1865: two ea,rsy Meifers oil
The following description. to wit: One
red with line back. The other a bluish
brindls. no other marks or brands per
ceptible; both appraised 10 be w~orthtwep.
~ dollars by Quincy A. Wood and
Daniel Traul and duly posted before
James w. Norris. Esq.,a Justice Of
The Peace Of, SAID copa,y, on The 2s.h
Dec. 1855
JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk
Oitnm wa, Jan. 3. 1856. 46-3m
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Two Estray Steers
STATE OF 10 (.sc.
WApELLe CouNY, SS:

FAkEN up as Estrays. by William s,
L Denison a. his resid ence in Pleasant
Township. in said County, Two estray
steers of the following description, to-wit
One a red steer white back and white bel.
Unmarked wiSh . crop off the left ca,
and two swallow forks in the same, a small
peace off the left horn, four years old last
spring. The other a brown ana white
spotted steer, a crop off the left ear AMI
two swallow forks in the same supposed
to be three Yeas old last spring, bot h
small Of their age, which said estrays we re,
duly posted before Esq. Connolly a Justice
&C. of said county, aud valued 1t TIVE nty
Dollars each, by WIN. Newell and Iicob
Myers on the 10th day Of Dec. 1855.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk.
Ottunwa Jan. 7th 1856.
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ESTRAY STEER.
STATE OF IOWA, L..
WAPRLLO COUNTY. 0c'

TAKEN UP as an Estray, by lanes
J. Devol ESQ. at his Plantation in Rich.
land Township in said County on the lath
day of November 1855: One White Steer,
end OF ears sed. ma ked with . crop and
Slit In the lett ear supposed to be four
years old last Spring and appraised at
Twenty-fi v Dollars by Josiah G. Davis and
Amos Wood. Andwhich said Estray was
duly posted before Thomas Ross Esq, Jus
tice &c, of said County.
JOLEPH HAYNE. Clerk.
Ottumwa Dec. 1855, Pd.
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Dysentery Cordial.

This is one of the best remedies for Chol.
"a, Cholera Morbus. Dysentery, Bloody
Flux, Bilious Cholic, and Cholera Infa n.
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ID mild in its operation, and can be admin.
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OF every age and situation, even to the
most delicate infant. All the recommsn.
dation it wants is a trial.
Price Fifty Cents per bottle.
Demoine courier., 1856-02-28
ESTRAY OK.
A OF IOWA,
PELLo County,

TNAKEN UP as an estray BY John NJ
Roney at his RESIDENCE in Centr,
Township in said County, on the 9th da,
OF November A. p. l9aa: QAn Work OK
Of the following description to-wit, Brin.
die Sides, line, back white on the belly
Some White in the face. marked with !
crop off Of the left. and ~ under bit in the
right ear, supposed 70 De Seven lQS eight
years old, and valued At twenty dollars by
s.. J. Vassarapa David Perkins And which
said estray was duly posted on the 18th
day Of November. 1855, before John Ford,
Z So. aJustice, of said county.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk.
Ottumwa, Nov. Goth, 1885.