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Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-10

DYSPEPSIA AND ISDIGEsrIoN-These great
Ms4-zS scourges of our people cannot be too vel un
derstood or the means ayertng or curing them too
hghlg appreciated The person who discovers any means
of cure or aeviaton confe benefit upon his fellows and
is deserving Of honor This desirable contamination has
been achieved and not only dyspepsia be cured but
NAV be prevented by Of Hoohands German Btter
prepared by Dr. NJ Jackson, Philadelphia VII Oh msdi'
cine is spoken Of in terms Of the highest Communication by
thousands have tested its efficacy 1t perfectly n
pocuous in its nature and the valuable property
Of improving health Of the robust as well as restoring
the health Of the sick See advertisement
PRor wooD's HAIR REsToRATIvE.-The testimony OF all
who have thoroughly tested the virtues OF this celebrated
article is that it will the gray and thu bald eradicate
seae Of the Scalp preserve the hair falling and preserve
the perfectly extreme old age It is now put up
boh with and without sediments. See advertisement
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AxrEp.-A saay 20 take eharss q tbs Boarding
w uspsrimsnt e ne FFrrer - no cal fsae tefsss
nor fuller apsy - ne hss , = HAAS, D.
efiG-ab
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FOR SALE.

VALUABLE HOUSE, AND lot are now Offering
for sale that commanding ste College Hill known
as the "CAxPBEIL PAcE" The Lot fon $50 feet on Mar
street situated opposite the Eutedge Property and IS
offered for about what the OF s worth.
dec17l LINDSEY q CROCKETT.
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STEWART 4 0WEEI

STEWART 0WEh,
No 81 Market street. few doors belos tstf ssAAs an
next door W. n. Sordon Co.
MANUFACTURERS on
Copper, Tin and sheet Iron N"Ees'
I/EEP constantly hand All kinds OF
N Improved COOKING STOVES 1lsoi -
Stoves Of various kiucs s1ch ~ Psror, Ban, frr t
Fluted, Box, aud 10 plate stoves, Also, Is~ep -
proved Coal stoves, q an kinds Gnsrnel- ~lAz2
land Plain Msute Crates. OAszisos %
N EIKns
Job Work solicited and executed with neAness and dec
patch Feather iHseng, BeesWax Pewter aud old CoppI
3aken In exchange for wares, &c
PE-we hops Gun old customers yin reusmbsF Hs IA
heir orders.
aagi4-u
JISr MECEIvEB,
DER steamsr Humi oidt 800 bags TURKS Island Salt
100 bags Ganny Bag, IN z re ana Tor sac low, ~
DAVE, PfLCliEK 90.
isuE 7s Pubic sqaaFe
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-10

Tor AAEE-A HOUSE AND IL 7 in West Nashville
Il The lot fronts McGsvcck street 80 feet and run
ack 1876 feet ~ cot alley. The House contains rooms
and hall with stables &c. r. A. bALLOWE,
octS Gen1 Ag't. No. u Deaderick At
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Havana Plan Lottery.
JASPER COUNTY ACADEMY LOTTERY.
By AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
an a ~ n nj q a

rI1pIs LOTTERY is eonduc ed the plan Of the Royal
Lottery OF Havana Of single nambers--and drawn at
coueert Hall Macon Ca under the sworn superinten-
dence Of COl. Geo. N. Logan and Jas A. MS
bet. Esq
Grand Scheme for January 18th, 1866.
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oRIGISAL NOVEL BY n. P. WILLIS.
The Home Journal for 1856.
RRuLLEANT SERIES.

NHE h-st number a the NES sous oF rie HoAE 1oeA
- ,,r 1Ss6 vii b. issued TIL tre-k n q dress
and with nv Attsactous the prncpa "a which vii be
-. azesa ~
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-10

AhiE1ucIFIslu bIOh NHFhct'
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 1.
IRoN-Hcavy sales OF Pig for future delivery
have given a hrmer aspect TO the market. lnqu.-
ries are more numerous, and few holders have ad
vanced prices co. There are no heavy stocks
pressing upou the market The sales OF the week
amount 10 $40 tons; 600 tons reported to
ave been sold on the Susquehanua. Pig is offered
at 27OO, 25 90. and 240o, for Nos. /, ., aud 3,
respectively. Bars, Rails, Sheet Plate and Nails,
are Sustained at previous rates with Increasing con
ideuce OF a brisk business in the Sping.
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Il nuRE CgRE FOn CANCEIs.

To Wholesale GrOcerS.
w. MEREDITH
OFFERS FOR SALE at his Tobacco Mandatory NO. -
" College street, FIFTEEN HUNDRED BOXES TOBAC-
co Of the following choice brands:
100 boxes NARCiSSA SAUNDERS 5oz. Lump.
$50 boxes NECTAR LEAF, Coz. Lump.
$50 do Xxi . DO
l5J do PRIDE OF THE SOUTH, do
100 do G. Z. LABBY'S sun CURED, DO
200 do JOHN RANDOLPH, do
100 do H. MORGAN, do
200 do JOHN LYONS, do
100 do KNOW NOTHING, do
loo do J. Q. HORNS FIVES.
sep5-tf
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lust ERGEIvED fOm PECK, smith Cos, an Invoice q
u Times Machfnss, And hArd foos; aud a extra
Of ~ kinds sErn fsf the sale 81 N above AZ
ticl-s- They oan be hal iew lSr 6 sh- -
lAnT > hh1EG
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VALUABLE PROPERTY Foa SALE.

IKE viii expose TO public sale the Cour. House in
w Nashville on The 22i Of December next THE 70 lowing
valuable Lots:
House and Lot on Cherry ST. occupied by Dr.. Morton,
and an adjoining vacant lot occupied BY Mr. Stevenson,
Stone Cutter.
One half OF the House and Lot On Market S re other
half belong to W. HuTns, $50.
TERss or SALE-Ons third cash. the balance IN and
yeAIs wish notes payable in Bank win two good en-
orssrs me tstie 10 De retained the PGrchaSe money
Il nsi5 j. o. THSEATT,
rrova--5,rv.vsd g. ? LOGAN.
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JUST PUsLIsHED.

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
WE invite the ention Of Merchants and Traders gen
w orally to our large stock OF
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
At prices which cannot fan 10 please.
OUR STOCK OF
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS
Is also large and We win sell at very low HtEg9ae5
prices to those who buy to sell again. EI2A6AS[
TEACHERS Won do vel to examine our -. ~
stock we viii make special arrangements to ~aasAaS
supply Schools. ~ East Side Public Square, Nashville
ang23-d STEVENSON & OWEN. Agents.
- SURE CURE FOR CANCERS.
MY Wife, having laboTed under on her breast for
WI some time and having tried different treatment,
concluded 70 undertake it Tnyse and in less than three
months effected conplete cure although she had been
given up by friends being beyond the reach OF any
cure she has for year enjoyed better health than
she had many years previous and has since given birth
to hne child, which she nurses herself have also
treated several other cases. and have met with the same
success.
My treatment not the using Of the KNIFE, Csus:e
Mercury purely Vegetable. also profess te cure
other dseasvs such Feae Diseases and Ulcers, Serof
ula Piles and all diseases originating in Ike manner All
ask Of persons afflicted with any OF the above named
Diseases is give q trial. Where there il no cure
tire shah be charge. Further information can be eb-
aimed By calling me- b. letter, ct No III North Mar
ket street. JONATHAN THOMAS.
iy4-6m
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MARBLE! MARBLEi!

M l. sHELTON, having resumed the MARBLEf1vY1
vi. BUSINESS, solicits his old friends and the\SEy
pubic in gsaera who may desire work in his line, & u,
10 give him a call at his shop corner Of Church 49,
street and the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Depot. lie will keep constantly on hand a supply n
Of MONUMENTS, TONES &e., Of the hnest italian and
American Marble. All work executed IN the best manner,
ard warranted. sePxy-u
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IRON RAILING AND
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK.
TIVE suhbers are prepared al orders Of any
Il FOR IRON WORK, such as
Railings for Public and Private Parks. Gardens,
Steps, verAndahs Balconies, Cemetery Lots. &c,
Also IRON sFAIRs. DOORS, SHUTTERS, SETTLES,
CHAIfs. TABLES, DOGS, WINDOW GUARDS GATES,
POINTkISS te They pay particular attention eneos-
ing csMErkRf LOIS and PAkAs having The largest a.
soStmsns q Patterns q any establishment IN he country,
are eaabsa 70 please ae mott iakdieUH IN taste Archi
ects o. Builders any part Of TIE Iaon. wanting ran
work By sending drawings al rcceise TIE estimate faF
cot Of work and MI "a ash any h8n their Gs
ssgns or arAs.uEs that may Be desired
erons sshfnr artcss Of manuactuFe, ~ address
nx ~ lines staiag for shat Purposs wi be arnkhed
wfh prinec designs b. mh viii ne prices amer
81 A. orde sent % wd feceFe pF6Ep. A,ention. and
The hnishe ADD ftisd In ne hsss annsr and packed
IN bOxss ier taie carriage hood CO.
l3i Nerth Tenth Street.
And braz4 And kdKs Arenae,
nor1G-tFvln Philadelphia.
,~-ss. To Ksrvous snffsrsrs.-A EnsmsD c1susEMAz
~ restored % health IN few days. Aasr naay days
q great nurvaas sasng, aaxioaa q naks kas~a he
means q care Wi send lfss) ls prescription used T.
fst ths Rss Jozs ~ DAszA Ne. - Ruisoa DsOokya.
Tew Yerk.
NOTICE 8 hsssby sissa e he s,ockAseers e tls
IN Heuasrlan ana Nashville RAread co@EAny thaf TIE
Thsrteenlh tslae1t uon thsir ssea dRe nnzs
- Pali n A. esslEs ne las asy e -ehraAsy nszt
AMBROSE g. GORDON. eee'H
6ecss H.4A. Rsaraaa c..
BAGS AAGsN
FTsHI3TT bales EIchnsazd rs oanshurga
L 81 tAles RekiAB& ~ %
~ a. FranAin - "a ~
ealtahle A. uakiaE baga-
sssl5 80 e v. aokpeN . GO
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LARD WANTED.

ARD-50O bhls ard wanted Immediately, for which "a
maTa5-dtf :. DOYLE co.
No 2s south front sshstne Ta.ns
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SELF SEALING PREsERvE CANS AND JARS,

SHALL be in receipt in few days Of quantity Of very
superior and invaluable seliseang Preserve Cans, ad
miIaby adapted for convenience and usefulness TO the
Of those wishing 70 preserve fruits and vegetables
ivIQ R9 d. ID. DTCKEY
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NEW rooms.
LA EST ST YLES.

ME have received assortment o. new style FANCY
w FRENCH CAsSEMERS, FANCY PLUSH VELVET
and RICH SILK YEs1INGs, for fall and Winter wear,
which We are prepared make up order In the latest
styles. The inspection Of customers and TIE Public
solicited CLIFTON ABBOTT,
sepl No. IS Cedar street.
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n % doIrn Ffett Cod ~
Fcr.ass b. pAvIs, PILcHER co.
las . Pas1e sqaaI
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Ready. hIade ClOthing, &c, &c.

As selecting spectacles profess TO know all about
having maid parcnr attention to that branch Of the b.
in,ss' Tor The last twenty years. J. FLOW ERS,
: nc ~ No Il Union 81 Nash Vile.
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Commissioners Sale.

INOR RENT have for rent "a splendid stand for
IL Blacksmith, the Murret sboro' Pike, 10 miles no N
Nashville improvements, god shops, family residence
necessary houses 5or Do OF cleared land
plenty Of are wood, &C. Terms easy. Apply 70
X. A BALL0WE, GenH Ag't,
Isnl NN No. IT DeadeFick street.
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READ AND BE WISE.

DER known 20 thu czens Of Nashville and The balance
ID of the Human Family, hal !, j. FLOWERS No. a. I'm
ion street have Just received ne assOr ment OF spec
tacIcs, known opticians as The "Coneaye Convex"
GIasses-better known 10 this community AS BRAZILIAN
PEBBl rs made from Brazilian ssnd which am willing TO
sell at reasC nabe prices, as olowS:
Gold Frame. Slide FeUples ........--.-.-4l2 10
single - ...... .-....... 10 90
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The Washington, from New York, was of the
weiser, and after landing her passengers put back
to Southampton, ice preventing her reaching Bre'
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
ROTTs

A correspondent Of The New Orleans
Delta, thus writes from Richmond abou,
the speech Of Mr.. Bolts and the indie.
nation y excited among The Virginians
OF the Wise ordef-and The HINT abou,
indicting him for a misdemeanor or fsl.
ony us.ering words tending 10 impair the
right OF property in elayee:
! am informed to-day that q prosecu.
ton under this head has been s~eriousl,
contemplated, and further, that a purpose
10 Tar n feather him has been hin,ed
At. And for very just cause, it NAV be
said, tor that speech has been more par
adec at the North, and is likely to serve
the aus Of Black Repubiicanism more
than any that has been. or will be dc.
Iivered during the present canvass.
lie demoralizing influence here is al
ready feis. Since ito delivery, il is nc
uncommon thing to hear men 10 this Gil,
stand up boldly and avov themselves il
iavor Of Fremont. They make no secrel
o sneir preference OF him Deer Buchanan
Asto Film ore. he is Out Of the question
20 Iar az any serious purpose Cd the par
OF HE Psnsdo friends here exists. III.
- nothing more than a shield 10 cloak
ineir infamy. Every private efIor. Of
me party IN this city and every public
enors. but ~ an indirect form, is directed
10 secure Fremon,'s election. The char
scser and tendency Of svery speech de,
Iivered on that side. fayors This couclr
sion. Sad slate Of hinge in Old vir
ginia in tu,h!
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
WHO CAN DENY IT?

ITO THE Citizens of Wapello County, ar
i that portion of them who reside on Il
south side of the Demoine River in particuh
AM the Travelling Public generally who ha,
TO cross the river we would say that il woul
be to their Interest and convenience TO pref,
the Upper Ferry known as ''Overmans Ferry
situated one mile west of Ottumwa; where The
shall be crossed at all times when the crossif
is safe and practicable with Promptness al
dispatch.
Our Ferry is the Oldest and most Regul;
Ferry on the River in or about this vicinity ar
is Justly entitled to the name of Permanent,
always ready for trip without wasting an hot
and sometimes endurilga total disappointmel
as is the case very often with some 9th
Ferries). Then come on Ole and all. Those wi
wish to cross by the year can do so, at vel
satisfactory prices and those who wish to Gro
by the trip can be Accommodated at correspon,
ing low pr.ces the Ferry is now owned Il
HIcKENLoopER and OvERMAN, and as "JoHN
is Familiarity known by the Oldest Inhabitant
and some of the new ones, as an "Oid Watt
Dog" of the most amphibeors kind it shoe
be a sufficient guarantee that Customers will &
their money back.
HiCKENLOOPER & OVERMAN.i
Feb. 21st, 1856, no. | Iy.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
BIZ LIN s.
PATENT FIRE 4 WATER PROOF
r @ Z f [ N G..

T IS claimed that this ESofng is superior to
1 any other now in use, for tie following
reasoi.s.
LIST. 1t is cheaper than any other that viii
answer the same purpose.
2nd. 1t is not injured by the atmosphere, nor
when covered for any length of time with water.
Ii will neither scale or crack in the coolest
weather, nor flow or liquify in the hottest
weather.
Bird. tits not materially affected when used
as a promenade, and is to a great extent a non
conductor of heat.
4th. Ii will not color or communicate any
preiudicial quality whatever TO rain water
falling upon it.
9th. 1t is more durable than Tin or Shingles.
or than any other Concrete Roofing now in use,
being composed of the most enduring materials
known TO the mechanical world, the most
prominent of which is Gum Shellac.
9th. 1t is the only material that eau be brought
into general use, that will either make a good
Fire Proof Roof, or what is equally desirable
IN our towns and cities, a goon Fla Roof.
We have purchased the above Patent right
for Wapello, Davis and Appanoose Counties.
and will put on the roofing for all who may
" ant a good, durable and cheap roof. Or we
will sell the right for Davis and Appanoose
Counties.
For further information apply or address
JOEL b. MYERS & DAVIS.
Feb. nth, 1886, If, Ottumwa Iowa.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
WORK, WORK. WORK,


The next week should be devoted 10
The cause of freedom and constitutional
liberty. The constant efforts of our
friends are necessary in the canvass now
being made, and we trust thar no man
will weary in the good work which is
going on for Fremon, ard freedom. A
new organization like ours demands a
far greater amour, OF exertion than an
Old one. Let US then resolve TO leave
no means untriedto achieve success, LIE,
US seek 10 confirm the waverinp, W IN
the doubtful, convince the mistaken, un.
til the All of November. and The result.
will DO a glorious victory.
The result Of the elections which have
already transpired should &C, as a slim.
ulans upon every lover of the principles
OF free government and of our glorious
Union. A dark cloud is hanging owe,
us-she cloud Of despo,ism. which looms
up in the Southern horizon. and ,hrea.
ems to o%verapread this fair land. We
have seen it's effects where il has passed
unrssis'ed. All that IL desirable in the
government. has been crushed and with
cred. Would we ave our " free
North from q like d~esolation, we mus,
the 4,h
OF November Chicago Democrat.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
NOVxGE,

pElNG convinced fom past experie%
ID that this climate is not congeniatu,
my health and in consequence thereof,
will offer the following property situate
in Ottumwa for sale on liberal texas. +
One large brick Hotel nearly com pletet
my residence Oh Second Street, one M
divided half of the Post Office lot, OF
third of that space of ground opposi
my office, between 7. Sinnamons pro,
erty and the river. running back to Di
Wurden's line. Also $50 acres of lar
in Wapello County as advertised. FL
description of which, see advertisement
in another part of this paper.
have disposed of my interest in II
office to DIR. Douglass. and la ee relinquis
ed the practice of medicine. Doct DorI
ass will continue the practice of Med,
ine and Surgery, may be found at my Of
fee as usual. | Can cleerlal!y recomlncr|
hin to the public and my friends as a gel
.leman, well qualified to give entire sati|
action professionally to all who may fel
disposed toemploy him.
jan 10th j6-47tf, A. d. WOOD.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30

Jaundice. s-
Three boxes are sure TO cleanse the systeI
from Boils-often less than one does.
Two boxes have completely cured the wors
of ulcers on the legs.
Small doses seldom fail 10 cure the Piles.
One dose cures the headache arising from
foul stomach.
Strong doses often repeated expel ever
worm from the body. They should be give
to children, who are always more or less al
fiicted with this scourge.
As gentle Physic they have no equal.
One box4cures arrangement OF the Liver.
Half a box cures a Cold.
They purify the blood, ard thus strike I;
the FONDA alton of every disease.
As a Dinner Pill there is not their equal !
the world.
They are pu.ely vegetable, and can, dc n
harm, but do accomplish all unacooantab
amount Of good.
Prepared by DIR. J. c. Aver, Pfactic
Chemist, Lowell, Ms, and sold by all Drae
gists and Dealers in Medicine through tn
section. For sale by VIZ. L. Orr, 0ttumw
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30

Burlington Advertisements.
PERRY's MUSIC STORE.
BURLINGTON ::::: IOWA

Planes from 1928 to 500.
Melodeons ftom $40 TO $50.
Violin's from So 10 S25.
Besides these Instruments | keep Guitars
Flutes, Fifes. Clarionetts Bass Viols. Drums.
BanJos, Tamborines. Guitar, FIolin, Bass Vol
and Banjo strings, Glee and Psalm tune books,
instruction books for all Instruments. Cane
umbrellas anu Artist materials, Pictures, &c,
0YP Brass bands furnished with instru.
ments cheap.
Gy Old instruments Of all kinds exchanged
for new.
cVP Persons sending money by mail foi
Instruments or other merchandise can rely
upon being suited as well as if they were
present.
ca The largest catalogue of Sheet Music
in Iowa can be found at my store. / am In,
sole agent for Southcrn Iotca for sIVoodtcard
6 Bro,cn's celebrated Gold Medal Piano Fortes.
no25-1y. A. w. PERRY.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
Tin, Copper, and Sheet Iron Ware

ENCOURAGE YOUR OWN.
SlLAS A. HUDSON g. CO.,
WHOLESALE N IT. DEALERS IN
STOVES. CASTINGS, TINPLATE,
Copper and Sheet Iron, Also, Iron Nails,
Steel, &C., &c.,
n MANUFACTURERS OF
TIN. COPPER 4 SHEET IRON WARE,
Main street, opposite the "Wsghiman House,,
BURLINGTON, IOWA.
NX|E OFFER TO the trade, merchants
wv and Others, this year one Of the largest
and most complete stocks in our line ever bro't
to Iowa, and are prepared to and will sell upon
as good terms as any house in Chicago or st
Louis,
Cooking. Parlo, and Healing Stoves.
We hsve the best Cooking Stoves out, and
decidedly the neatest and fullest assortment oil
Parlor, Franklin and other heating Stoves to
be found in any house East OF West-emprac-
ing over twenty new patterns, and of a sly lie. OF
finish unequalled by any other patterns.
Iron, Steel, Nails. &C., &C..
We have opened a room exclusively for the
sale OF Iron, and will keep a large and full as.
sortment OF every kind and description Of Iron
and OF the articles connected with this bust.
ness, which we will sell at the lowest market
prices. n30-till n44.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30

Napoleon was accustomed 10 wear a
coat OF mail under his clothes, and which
he rarely wen! Without. On his depal-
ture once for Belgium, be thought il best
TO guard agains. those dangers with
which he was ,hreatened-having al,
Europe leagued agains. him-by every
means in his power. tie accordingly
sent for a clever workman, aud asked if
he thought himself comps,en. to make a
coat Of mail Of such texture that no weap.
on could penetrate it.. On the s~rifcer
answering in the affirmative, Napoleon
agreed 10 give him $4,000 francs, the
sum asked. On the dav fixed. the man
brought his work to the palace. Napo-
leon quickly examined it, and ordered
the workman to put j, on himself. The
man obeyec. Napoleon took two PTS
tots, saying, 1--WE shall now see whether
this Goa, OF mail is OF the texture YOU
promised me-" He fred at his breast;
the cuirass resisted "Iurn sround."-
The man obeyed. The second ball hi,
his back and with the same result. The
poor artiicer, half dead with fright,
shought these trials would be sufficient.
bul he was mistaken In his calculation.
sonapsrte next armed himself with a
long towing piece, and made the same
experiment on the shoulders, back and
breast Of the trembling patient. Hap
PLY the cuirass resisted, and saved The
inventor from death by SO cruel a trial.
"How much am | to pay you?" said
Napoleon, ''after this noble ex pIoit?"-
''Eighieen thousand francs" s,ammered
gu, the affrigh.ed ar.ifcer. "No such
thing, sir" said Napoleon, III shall give
You ihiriy-six thousand francs" and
gave an order on his treasurer for tina,
amount.
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
DIM PLOYME A gents.

EM PLOYM E NT!--Agents.
- (either travelling or Locally for Newspa-
pers and Periodicals, are requested to send,
without delay, their address to the undersign
ed, and they will be furnished with a business
which will yield them from leo to 200 per
cent, profit. They Will please state what pa
pers or periodicals they have canvassed for
Persons who have not hit erto acted as agents,
but who would like TO engage as such, will al
so please send their names. Post-office address.
County and State; plainly written.
WRIGHT, MASON g. CO.,
Sept. 1Ith-3m. New York,
Demoine courier., 1856-10-30
NEW GOODS!
j. Nj. SWAN & CsD.

Wishe TO inform their customers aud the
public generally, that they are now on hand
with their usual Stock of Spring and Summer
foods, and will continue 10 receive additions
during the season. SO as to accommodate all
who may give US a call.
Our Stock consist in part as follows:
Black and Fancy Silks, rich Spring styles,
De Beges. Lawn: Challis, Ginghams, &c.
Spring styles Prints, Furniture do.
Shirtings, Checks, Drillings,-
Diapsers &c. Cloth, CASH
meels, Brown Linnen,
Cottonade Denims.
A good assortment of Bonnets, and Bonnet
Ribbon, Wells, Gloves, Hosiery, Men and Boys
ummer Hats-Panama, Ieghorn, and Palm
Leaf do. &C.. &C., &c.
Ottumwa, Nay 2Sth. 1856