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Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Centre Township Republicah
Meeting. -

The Republicans Of Centre Towns
ship, met AT the Office of Hamilton and
Williams. (ihe Court Room being at the
time engaged on Saturday the 2slh, inst.
for the purpose of appointing delegates
to the County Convention I be held on
the 5,h day OF July. On motion, DR..
c. c. Warden was called 10 the. chair,
and ]. W. Morris, appointed Secretary.
The following gentlemen we're appoint
ed, and duly elected delegates to said
Convention to- wit, Joel B. Myers; DR.:
J. l.. Taylor, A. Re amer, l.. Leib; aud
DR.. G. C.. Warden.
Power 10 fill vacancies was conferred
upon the Delegation.
On motion ]. w. Norris; AsH. Ham
ilton, and Joseph Hayne were appointed
a committee TO prepare a constitution and
bylaws for the Republican association
of Centre Township. Wapello County,
TO report at a meeting on Wednesday
evening next. On motion, meeting ad-
journed.,
c. G. WARDEN. Prest.
J.. w. NoRRrs. Sec'y.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Highway Robbery.

The Abba Press says that Mr.. ].
Selby Of the Avery P. o. had a fell
from his horse on Sunday week, some
four miles south Of his store, and tina.
while Unconscious from thu effects of his
fall. has throat was grasped. his poke,
cut into and four $50 gold pieces taken
from him. When consciousness returned
he found bis horse gone, and discovered
The above facts. Mr.. s. is q cripple
lie succeeded in getting to a neighbors.
where be found his horse. This robbery
occurred in the neighborhood where a
traveller had money and q valiae, stolen
from the back part of his buggy.a few
weeks ago.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Washington TIP. Republican
Meeting.

The citizens of Ashland, and vicinity,
assembled in the Seminary in Ashland
Saturday, June. 2slh, 1856, called
d. M. Clark, TO the chair, and appoints
cd Thomas Ping Secretary
The object of the meeting being stat
ed by the chairman, to be to select dele
gates to attend a Convention TO be held
at Ol.umwa, on the 9Th Of Jolly.
On motion, Jackson Bartholomew,
John Priest, C. j.. Roberts, John Hill.
ton. and Thomas Ping, were appointed
delegates TO said convention.
On motion Tie delegates were auAho:-
lied 10 ill vacancies.
John Priest offered the following res
olusion which was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, that this Meeting presen,
the name of Charles l., Roberts, Esq.
10 the County Convention and solicit his
nomination as candidate Tor the Legis.
lsture.
Resolved, that the proceedings Of this
meeting be signed by The President and
Secretary, and forwarded 10 The Dsmoine
Courier, for publication.
D.. M. SMITH, Pre...
Thomas PHO, Sec'y.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

W. hope the voters OF the Disiric,
will realize the importance Of elec.ing
Col Curtis. II is morally certain .ha,
the Kansas question will be decided by
the Congress, 10 which either himself or
Mr. Hall will be elected. The former
will vote for the admission Of Kansas
as a state, with her free State Consitu.
iion, and in favor Of the Free State Par
~ on all Questions affecting their rights.
If every voter, opposed to the extension
Of slavery will work and vote for Curtis,
we are satisfied tina, he will be elected
by a triumphant majority. .
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
INK RKMaEMR gaHRTRR-



We arc requested TO publish the fol-
lowing extracts. from a letter Of VIM.
Mcbride late OF this county, now resid-
ing in Kansas, to Mr.. f. M. King of
this County.
MAY, 18th, 1856.
F. N. KINe: | now set down 10 write
a few limos 10 you. / suppose you have
some notion of coming to this Country,
SO | will tell you all I know, or have
heard from good authority. Within five
miles OF the Missouri River, j. is the
hilliest country l ever saw. The hills
look like large hay stacks a. a distance,
but when you pass;ihe Missouri Bluffs,
it becomes level enough, although there
are s,ill one hills and bluffs. which are
filled with the fines, rock. Good springs
are tolerably plenty. bu. seldom happen
at a good building place. The pra.ies
are from 3 TO 9 miles wide. The tim
Der is all in the creek bo,toms,every bend
having a good grove, Containing ron one
to three hundred acres, with ln,!e brush.
Ii is the hes; grazing country ! ever saw,
by 1000 per cent. The milk runs on.
of our cows bags every day, and horses
do just as well.
There are some few claims here yet,
but | can't say how long they. may be
left, | think the only chance is this fall.
| suppose the fear Of fighting a little.
may keep some back perhaps. You
have heard Of our troubles, but don't be-
lieve it as published in the pro-Slavsfy
Papers. for they intend.to bea, US by
lleing, they'are too cowardlv TO 6gh,
equal numbers. They call al! who won't
vote tor this to be a slave State. Adolf
tionis,s. They serve Free Sellers the
sane as A~boliiionists. tLey have arrest.
ed all acting officers Of the other party,
and put them in prison, and have lately
demanded all fiie arms a, Lawrence. bu.
they told them nay. Kansas Is all in
arms. ON a volunteer. and intend 10
go the iescue Of Lawrence, when called
for, all the men in our neighborhood are
volunteers. We meet once in two weeks
and muster. We think we have as good
a right 10 settle here as those Carolinians,
have. think this country is worth
fighting a lille for. L. for one, intend
to fight for my rights as a free white man
in kansas, until l die. I.have moi room
TO tell you tho beginning of our Ials
troubles. WIN. MCBRIDE. /.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Col. CURTIS, SPECIE

Col. Curtis Republican Candidate for
Congress in the District, fulfilled his ap-
poirlment at this place on Friday even
ing last, in an able snc Interesting speech
of some two hours. The attendance,
considering the unlavorable hour, and
the fact that a Circus was in iull bias, a,
The same time, was large, the house be
ing we'll filed.
Col. Curtis. though iatigued with travel
and with previous speaking a. Agency,
did ample justice 10 the cause and honor
to himself He alluded. in the FIRST place,
10 the very embarrassing circumstance
under which he was conducting this can.
yass. having made his appointments in
such rapid succession. as TO give him
self barely time to do justice to topics
demanding attention, and in ignorance Of
having two opponents following him up.
and Claiming a portion Of his time to re
ply, sLich he desired 10 grant them so
far as possible.
lie then considered the questions be.
fore the country, foreign and domestic,
regarding the relations of our govern.
men. with Grea, Britain as in . very del
ica:e condition, aud war, for which the
Administration lad made no sort Of prep.
a~ra,ion, as il ought 10 hare done before
taking so serious and decisive a step as
.he dismissal Of Mr.. Champion, as quite
possible and probable; the Pacific Rail.
road as impor'an: 10 an especial degree,
70 the interests Of this Congreesional
District, from the western limits Of which
j: ough, to be constructed. giving many
reasons why we should take . deep in.
ieres.in that important project, and then
proceeding TO the consideration of the
question which he justly deemed one oil
ovsrshadow wing importance in this can
vnss, the question OF freedom in Kansas.
lie reviewed in a very clear and able
manner the history Of Ksnsas, from ,be
repeal Of the Missouri Compromise
down 10 the present time. the successive
invasions Of the Territory. the destruc-
ton Of the ballot boxes. the most sacred
right Of American citizens .rsmpled in
the dust, dwelling in conclusion at some
length Upon The causes Of these Difficult.
ties. md The remedy for them.
We took no noses Of Col. Curtis speech
and cannot pretend to do hin Justice
Il ives listened to With deep interest, and
loudly and enthusiastically chsered du
ring its progress and a, lie close.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Des Moines Improvement Grant.

We learn that ths Attorney General
has submitted q written opinion IL the
Secretary of the Interior on the subject
of the extent Of tEis grant. The opinion
reviews tbs history Of the gran, and
holds tina. the original intent confined
the grant between The mouth and the
Raccoon Forks of che Des Moines River,
but that the action Of the Governmen,
OF the u. 8. end the opinion o. the for
mer Secretary of the Interior extended
it 10 the source Of the River, and there.
by complicated the case to a certain ex.
tent b. a partial execution Of tina. decis-
ion. He therefore coaclucss that the
best way Of settling the whole matter 10
10 propose 10 the State ofIowa . com.
promise by which she shall agree to &C.
cept the grant limited BY the Northern
boundary Of The State instead Of the
source Of the Rivef..-Gate City.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

HYMEN Observation-Disclosures, oh We solita-
ry ones! Lift up your voices, We who fancied
yourselves destined to reload apes you know
where" as the song described ii! Your DAY
tribulation is over. Your night Of grifis
The morning Of your triumph is athand. Yea
may not only love, but be beloved. Nay, more
the hear. you long for may be yours, and the
band you have long sought may seek in ton
your own. Professor Rondout, Of New Yolk,
in his newlbook, developes the mystery. aNa-
trimony Made Easy"Is its title; and arr a
with the subtle learning Of that little volu {,
you may 60 forth c~onqueriLg and to conqn y
on the battle field Of Copid. Read The " Il
and see the advertisement in another coluut
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Wapello
County are requested to meet in
the several Townships on Satur-
day June the 28th, at l o'clock
P. M, for the purpose of appoint
ing 8 Delegates for each Town
ship, to attend a County Con-
vention, to be held on Saturday,
the 9th of July, at Ottumwa, at
10 O'Clock A. M; for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidates for
the Legislature and also for Coun-
ty Officers.
By order of the Committee.
R. II. WARDEN,
Chairman.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Presidential Electors.
RHEuBEN NOBLE, Clayton.
II. O'CoNNoR, Musca,ine.
DANL. r. MILLER, Lee.
w. M. STONE, Marion.
CAMPAIGN

We will furnish the COURIER
until after the Presidential cleo
ton, from the lst Of July to the
middle Of November, for so cts.
in advance, or eleven copies to
one office for $500. Send on
the names.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

The Democracy held their County
Convention at the Cour. House on Sat.
urday last. They nominated for The
Legislature, G. Franklin, Of Agency
City. and s G Finney, of Blakesburg;
for. Clerk Of the District court. -
Campbell, Of Agency, and for Prescott.
ing Attorney, A. W. Castor, OF Ouum-
wa. We offered to publish the pro.
.'ceeaings of the Convention, and . re.o.
luton TO that effect YVES passed with
some half a dozen votes against it; bu,
as the copy has not been furnished up
10 the present writing, we shall proba.
bly, not have the pleasure of CRAFTY ing
our Democratic subscribers, as we de.
sired and intended, with this item of cur
rent news, officially and in detail.
We will only say briefly sha. Judge
Halls speech before this Convention
was n of the most studied efforts TO
pervert the truth, and mislead the public
in relation to importan. issues, tina. we
eve listened To-. There was not a sin
gle statement made by him in relation to
Kansas, to which, ia svme way. he did
not give a false coioriog. The whole ef-
folt was a latoreG defence of the South,
and a bitter and malignant attack on The
North. II seems TO US tina. This must
have been noticed by all who heard him,
and j, mustbe a melancholy and humili:
ating reflection TO such Democrats as
have not made up their minds to repudi.
ate the disposition which they ale al
tempting TO make Of them, that This kind
Of talk is the onl, way 10 secure the
election of Mr.. Buchanan. Some OF
Mr.. Halls state nents had the merit. OF
novelty at least. WI do no, recollec,to
have elsewhere seeE it claimed that the
Territorial Legislature of'Kansas was
by legal votes; bu, Mr.. Hall said
was, as we understood him. His
Of Judge Lecompte. loo, was a
in it's way. But We must dis
miss Mr.. Hall for the present, with the
that it is melancholy TO see o
Northern man Of talents, as Judge Hall
undoubtedly is, engaged in the advoca-
cy Of such principles as he now is. We
must c%oufess tina, his remarks a, the
Cour House on Saturday greatly di-
minished the admiration with which we
have heretofore regarded him. A man
who could seriously allege the invasion
of Iowa and Nebraska, and The desc.
Grafton Of baIlot-boxes and poII-books as
an apology sor tbs said upon Kansas,
would do almost anything under sufi-
Gent p%rovocation.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

A DECIDED CHANGE.-We met a friend q
ours the other day Whose locks were standing
up like bristlss--dry and frosty. We coms
mended him to use Woods Hair Restorative,
which he did, and yes!esday informed US that
1t worked like a charm. lie has now a As|
glossy crop, equal to the very best. The
ticls can be he'd, if any more want to III
pretty hair. 81
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

We learn that WELLS, GERMAN LINZ!
Is selling rapidly in every part Of the "
The reason is, it has real merits, ID stroD(
netrating and prompt in healing wouz
sores &C., and potent in relieving pain,
Dealers not having supply, shoul4
from the proprietor r. N. Wells, 8f22
Mo-, or 1t any dealer in medicine In
or ST. Louis. N3
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

Circus ROW...We learn by the
Press, Of q row. between the young men
Of Abba and the attaches Of Norris
Circus. The Circus men los. some blood
but nobody was killed.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Editorial Rules

All communications must be accompanied
by the real name of the author, but may be
Published with a fictitious signature.
Notices of Marriages, Deaths, aud Religious
Meetings will be published free Of charge.
Notice Of the meetings Of Charitable Insti-
t~utions, and Political and public meetings gem
orally, half The usual rates Of advertising.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
New York. June 26.

The Heralc says Padre Vigil deputia
ed Major Heiss TO oficiste as Minister
for Nicaragua; also that Mr.. Chas. Nor.
gan had ofganized a new semi-monthly
line for California and intermediate sta.
lions for Nicaragua under the Randolph
grant, and that il will 60 into operation
early next month.
,as Baltimore, June IS.
The old line wings held q meeting
here this evening which was largely a.
tended An entire Fillmore delegation
the National Convention was without
opposition.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

Republican Mass Meetings.
Will be held in the several counties of
he first Congressional District. al the
Glowing times and places. It ! o'clock
,. NJ:
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

q The inhabitants Of Onum va,
young snc old, contemplate holding a
picnic tomorrow.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

W. NJ. Stone. Esq, Republican can.
dida,e FOR Presidential Eiector, and 9th.
ers will be present and address the meet.
ings.
BY order Of the Committee Of Ar.
engagements, J. B. HOWELL, Chm.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
. LIST OF LETTERs-A

Remaining in the Post Office at Ouumwa.3
Iowa and if not taken before the EIst day
OF October 1856, will be semitic the dead
letter office at Washington City, d @.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03
Young r Mr..

Young K Nj.
Persons calling for any Of the above
lette RS, will please say advertised, or they
will mot get them.
THOMAS J. HOLMES, Z. M.
Ottumwa, Iowa, July LIST, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

~ "
Dispatches say that the Chicago com.
2any Of Emigran.s have turned back
This 10 on the authority Of the Repub.
lican.
We learL by the steamer Edinburg,
which arrived yesterday evening. that
the Star Of the West, on board Of which
were the Chicagoa1s who were disarmsd
BY the M~issonrians a. Lexington, had
reached Weston. and that Immediately
on her arrival there, she was boarded by
. party Of men. (U. 3. troops. il 10 said,)
who arrested the entire party. and intend.
ed 10 escori them back the way they
came. insisad of allowing them to enter
Kansas Tesriissy.-M. Louis Demo.
crGt 18th.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-03

adversaries, we remained in that rela-
ton till last December, when he depart
ed with a forlorn hope to Cuba, deeply
Impressed that his diaease had already
become incurabls, taking his thoughts
from earth and his ambition to FIX the m
in higher spheres, its mysteries and it's
promises. then became his friend. !
would not intrdde in the solemn Offices
now performed here with 60 much pro.
pr;eiy and justice, BY his immediate AS
e%ociation. farther than to add the testi-
mony of one whom the world regards
90 a stranger, and may possibly have
been considered an enemy to the deceas-
ed, TO the truth of the highest praise
which has been bestowed on the emf.
nent Virginia s.asesman. He vas . man
Of practical abilities. OF. genius and mag
nanimity. Let no one censure mi 70,
throwing a ample wild flower among
The wreath thu, gathers OF the bier tina. Is
passing before US and opening our way
toward that seems where we are all look.
ing.
Mr.. Mason's resolutions we're adopt
ed. Adjourned sill Monday.
Mr.. Wilson OF Va, announced the
death Of his colleague. Mr.. Bailey, pro.
nouncing . high eulogy on his public
and private character and offering the
customary resolutions. Mr.. Good. OF
Va. and Cobb, Of Ga, and Campbell.
of Ohio, spoke in similar terms Of their
deceased friend.
Resolutions were adopted.
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Great Northern and Southern Man Route.
FOR NORTHERN, SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
TRAVELLERS.
rwfce DAILY, Sunday night exeepted) between Rich
mond Washington City via Gordonsvlle and AlsA-
andlia.
mond. R:45 A. N. and 1880 P. NJ
Returning leave Washington. a. NJ. and 4 Pm.
Arrive rive at Richmond l.. 1:se p NJ. snd4 An
Baggage checks and tickets, given through between hch-
nUnl and Washington. = -
THESE TWO RAILROADS HAVING NO STRAP RAIL,
and being In excellent order. and CARRYING TIE GREAT
NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN MAIL, give the best guar
always securing is shown by arri
walls daily Richmond aud Washington city in advance Of
the Steamboat line.
FARE BETWEEN RIcNoSD AND WAsHESGToS. 1850
An Omnibus will be found always ready to take through
and their baggage of wearing apparel between
the Deots, free OF Curge, with ample tine for them to
take their meals, whether going North or South.
Through Tickets can he Obtained between Dnnvle and
Washington the Terminus Of the Road, nearly
plgted Danvle An Agent Of the Coupany Will receive
Checks Of from te Danvie Road and at
their baggage all the Way TO Washington the Bal
tInore Depot.
route. III sa-it - a. fg ~.
There change of the night line between Rich
rtOnl and AlexautriA. A 2 Tel y
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OPENED fIIIs DAY, and now ready for
ssale, frGsh supply ChlckernE Sons cell
~ u n nebrnted Piano Portes ofbeaptlfnl BneicHal.
a n anut aud Rosewood fns, and for brillancy OF
tone and ghess Of touch be eIther this
country or Europe offered at the lowest manplactp
TeTa prices, including carriage. '-- 49,
Also, Prince Co.'S AelodeOns ftyle, with full and
hall SWELL Of fine Rosewood finish, the lowest Buso
prices with general stock OF Martina celebrated Guitars,
Italian French and German Nioins, polncell0s Flutes,
FSs, Baios, TamborneS, Tuning Forks the best italian
strings with all other articles in the us:e line, and gens
raj R5sertnent Of Variety Goods. ~ s.st EF75't4--
Who'll. sale and retail at the old Music Variety sto-e
No. % Union street.
Iny2 MEIJ0R
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AUGUST. ii. 1856.
MTsGELIlA NEOUs.
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,,

{,.I & io ze558 aTERAIs, t5tFy i,E..- aiH
9ItiSg, IetiaFes ;iid fsEssdassipi iSaiaOlgfa
fS F i5t.s M Iis3 81
llE PRopRIEToRs take great pleasure In expressing
ca, Wis ny e csrtsr sr since
is the CapltaI, aud stimulates shsrn 70 re-
In te ilOst sJtcisRt tsi
y5tlatS demand Vr dctlt1l oNa
mercantile dfttl0. The great prnctca
experience Of the Principal u heavy Ranking and CONNER:
cIal Houses, GsSSte by educated and accomplished gentle
sS has s6SlS @ S5 70 dsEs s. o. ot
NoT ATTAINED by ANY OTHER 1NSTITUI1uN; Each
student, by this process is drilled At tie DISK fdfetd-
az ny Stsnts duties a. MoroMgfis as Mopgi he 1ad
SsrTed an apprenticeship in sVNas large tonnereid
Nouss; aud titus all rdnCssi aiteEp eSregious
blundGrs are, Id great measure, dlssipated. .
In addition our engagement Of accomplished Assist
ants have also secured the services Of some Of the
uost eminent Lecturers in Ohio to lecture on commercial
our course ofInstretlOn extended
here, thing connected with DOUBLE
ENTRY BooK!kEEP1N, with ana full discussion Of
ns e. Eanen %0S ssS cSnres
egraph, Commercial Products, Commercial Calculations
Political Economy, Mercantile Law, Ethics Of Trade Part
nership, &C. 9 tt i+! l sen,
TIE LADIES' DEPARTMENT
unon mparts thorough interesting in
In concWsion we would add shall put forth our
best merit in still eminent degree, the fat
iaI5e oGtssires to ;pGrt more M0r0eql, racticdi
course or t can OeJoted at d'sy
Among the many decentralization give the follow
e the undersigned, take pleasure in testltying that we
personally acquainted with Mr. Grangcrs ability as an
Accountant, Teacher of Book Keeping, which Is OF the
highest order. He has had great experience Ac
countan in heavy Commercial aud Banking Houses, which
gives him superior facilities in lmpartug Practical
Eno,cisd0e or Book EetiN0, and thorough Commercial
Education.
I. ]. ALLEN, Ii. D.,
President Of Farmers College.
LORTS ANDREWS,
President Of Kenyon College.
To yonng men who wish TO acquire Business EdHca
fiOR,' We think facilities very seldom equnIel
has the qualifications OF theoretical klow
edge npness in tecig, added to practical Counting
Room experience and feel confident that graduates from
his College will be fully competent to keep the most c0
Gated Sc: Of Books.
A. p. STONE, Wholesale and Retail Merchant.
j. j. JANNEI, Scc'y Board of Control State Bank of o.
]. F. PAItNI, Book Keeper at D. 7. WoOihurys.
ID. OTERDIEH Book Keeper at Clinton Bank.
IL. L. Mills, ,SscN Columbus Gas and Coke Co.
c. h. MASON, hook Keeper at J. H. Riley Co.'s.
sE-For full particulars, send for circular.
GRANGER Dc ARMSTRONG,
fci-1v Proprietors.
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WHEELING VA. MONDAY MORNING.
3TRANsPOR RE- ION.
Cincinnati, ilNilrainGton andw
tss s zanesville ~
ga'f RAaIIR0AT0. 'ss
!. s.
I've Passenger TrntHS DnFly eurt5prny.

soy 10 sE N II IT o e. II
DIRECT ROUTE TO CISCISNAT1 Asp TIE VEST
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LooMIs q cAMPRELL,

CISCGNNa.s 4, OIsgO,
NFFER to the citizens Wheeling and The surrounding
" towns, selection Of choice old Imported Liquors and
pure Native Wines, still and sparkling All articles from
this House Guarnntee subject TO be at
penSe both ways, OF any dissatisfaction.
NutiYe Wines.
S5 Dry Wines. %, 3t,5 $3.50 per GAL
1854, 30 :" ................S .S1,5U, $I,I5, $3.50 %
.-.............l SGy0O, SIyJu, $500 -
Spark's cntnWba aud I1a doz qts SLIGO, 1850, case
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with annie Freight Passengers beiu
fitted up expfessiy orte upper lake trade. People moving
10 the HsTERS STATES, will find this the tdeslrahe
route The accommodations for families with wagons,
orseS and furniture particular, such cannot fall
TO give satSacon being no reach the
For Freight or Passage, apply or e6nsign to
80 n. N. BOND, Agent,