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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
Our Country.


The greatest cataract in the world is
the Falls of Niagara, where the waters accu-
mulafe.f from the great upper lakes, forming a
river three quarters, Of a mile in width, are
suddenly contracted and plunging over the
rocks in two columns, the depth Of one hun
dred and. sixty feet.
The greatest cave in the world is the Mann
moth Cave in Kentucky, where one can make
voyage on the waters of subterranean
river and catch fish without eyes.
The greatest river in the world is the Mis-
sissippi, four thousand one hundred miles in
length. Its'name is derived from an Indian
word, meaning ''the father of waters"
The largest valley in the world is the valley
of the Mississippi. II contains five hundred
thousand square miles, and is one Of the most
prolific regions on the globe.
The largest lake in the world is Lake
Superior, four hundred and thirty miles
long.
The greatest natural bridge in the world is
that over Cedar Creek, in Virginia. 1t extends
across chasm eighty feet in width and two
hundred and fifty feet deep, at the bottom Of
which a creek flows.
The greatest solid mass Of iron in the world
is the mountain in Missouri It is three hun
dred and fifty feet high, and two miles in cir
cult. t'sa
The longest railroad in the world is the Gen.
trail Railroad Of Illinois, which is seven hun
dred and thirty-one miles long-cost 15,cO0,-
600 dollars.
The greatest number Of clocks manufacture
ed in the world, is turned out by the SMALL
State of Connecticut,
The greatest grain port in the world is Chi
cago.
The MARRIAGE FEE.-The late Dr. Boyn-
ton was once disputing with farmer about
the ease with which minister earned money.
"Now," said the farmer, "when you are
called on to marry couple, you never expect
aless sum than three dollars and you some-
times get ten dollars-this for a few mi.utes
SERVICE" seEa
sPooh p replied the doctor, "Iwould agree
to give you half Of my next marriage fee for a
bushel Of potatoes" -
svery well" said the farmer, "Pll take
your sffsr, and send you the potatoes"
A. few days afterwards, the doctor was CALI
ed on to splice loving couple at Dogtown, a
place about four miles from where he lived.
When the ceremony was over the bridegroom
said to the worthy minister:
swell, parson, s'spose must fork over
something for your trouble. What say you
to one OF my terrier pups? The best breed,
tell you, in the country. Shocking nice to
have in a barn. Worth full five dollars-and
s'spose figure would do for the splice,
eh ?o fa
The doctor took the pup with joy. The joke
was too good he FASTENED to tie farmer, say
ing: ~
Snow, friend, here is my fee--how shall we
divide it ?n
The farmer relished the joke so well, that
he increased the potatoes to half dozen
bushels. $3.50
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

The most sacred duty Of one who pretends
to inform men, is ID speak the truth. xas
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

DEAD ANIMALs.-We have just seen some
elaborate discussions on the way Of disposing
OF dead animals. The space might be saved,
as well a. not. II the carcasses are small,
bury them in manure heap, and let the whole
lie few months. The mass will all be good
manure then. IL they are large, bury them
in the ground, in an orchard or garden, when
the decaying matter will be taken up and used
BY trees and plants; OF, II you can do so easily,
cover the whole with clay and turf, till the
bones ahall become decomposed. Use the
covering for manure, and put the bones be-
meath the roots of the next apple trees or pear
trees you transplant. You may thus profta-
bly, dispose Of all the carcasses. from dead
mouse to dead OK, that may cucumber
grounds Ohio Former.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

BYrRANcIs DANA GAGE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

The FLowER RGARDEN.-Propagat and set
out dahlias-plant the seeds Of all hardy an
nuals-mulch your roses with thick layer
ofleaves from the hollows of the woods sprink-
ling aslittle soil over the mulching to keep the
wind from blowing it away--transplan ever
greens of all kinds now, just as the new birth
Is commeneing-the only proper time. Clean
up and roll your gravel wa:k--dress your bor-
ders-tie up all herbaceous Towering plants to
stakes Of cypress or China tree wood, and put
everything in trim for the season - Southern
Caltipafor.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
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From the Missouri Democrat
, CHANCES AND CHANGES.

A RAILROAD REM .NIscENcE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
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TIE AGE.

Generations ike individuals usually know
more ef their virtues than their faults. They
are quick to discern their advantages and to
make the most Of every supposed element Of
superiority. The lights rather than the shad-
ows of life engross them. They linger fondly
around the tokens OF growth, but avoid those
of decay. Pride has its root in the sense OF
expanding power and advancing greatness.
Blind concsit and vain-glorious boast ing are
the spontaneous nutgrowth Of ears distinguish
ed for novel combinations OF old forces, for
restless activity and brilliant results in the
spere Of national achievement. 1t is nat
ural for generation that finds itself mated
with great plans in government, industry and
science, and identified with unexampled tri-
umphs in every field of human energy, to claim
more itself than it ought, to overrate the pres
ent as compared with the past, and to adopt
false standards ofjudgment in order to give cur
rency to extravagant pret tensions.
Our own time certainly furnishes no excep-
tion to remarks of this character, but rather a
most apt instance OF their truth Its strens tn is
vitiated by vanity. Its glory is soiled and de-
graded by indiscriminate boasting. II is an
age of wonders and an age Of platitu des, re-
markable at once for good sense and folly,
vigor and weakness, realities and shame.
Judging from much Of the published thought
Of tine day, to say nothing of the animus Of So
cial and industrial life, one would suppose it TO
be among the established convictions OF this
generation that the human race had just broken
its shell, and begun to comprehend the ma
chinery Of progress, that civilization and liter
ature, humanity and brotherhood were original
creations Of the present, and that the past sur
vived only as treasury Of interesting historic
cal incident. 1t cannot be doubted that such
views have much to do with the admitted self
suffc,ency of the age, and that they prevail to
degree which renders the working million
well nigh insensible to the debt they owe pre-
ceding geuereations.-Rer. a. ~ Littlejohn.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

!, The pleasure ofdoing good is tho olay one
hat never wears oLt.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

81 say, Mr.. Conductor, when will the next
express train go out FOR st. Louis.o
sElcven O'Clock and thirty minutes to might,
sir" was the genlemaaly reply TO The rolgh
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08
MISCELLANEOUS
Y9A93AS3 9DE3AI39tI
EFFERvESCING TEMPERANCE
BEVERAGE.
The most wholsume, refreshing, and invigoraling
Drink in The World

The most Wholesome, refreshing, and invigOrating
Drunk in the world.
TuNHE Pow DER ipan which this Is prepared is
n made entirely irum vegetable ingredients. col
lected from all pUrs of the world, and combined to-
gelher with great skill and care Two te1snOonsful
put into drN tumbtr of large size, with "a sufficient
quantity Ut water added, produces immediately "A
cooling draught Of charming excellence aud flavor,
and health giving effect Ii is adnpied Ia al. Seasons
and every ones use, and sespeciay suited Tor hose
who 20 10 sea- as preventive of sthsicknrsS, cos
tveness and lhr gtn-rnlly unpleasant state OF tho
syst IN arising from change of climate and living
1t also lessons br dangers Of incurrlng discusses ul-
der tropical snu, and all who nle about to take the
trip the eastern States. II they re- ard health easc
ard comfort on the way. should not fail To obtain
supply before starting. and more 50 II ladies' or chill
dr,n with them or InYads. or IN SICK, IA no
thing is grateful to the palate and stomach as This,
and r.siSs the cncrvatng ELECTS OF hot countries SO
well and unlikc ardent sp,rs. IL does not entreble
by Inllamng: but strengthens and eNhlleratcs both
bo1y and mind by lis nutritious powers ana he en-
ergy which II mparis TO the digestive process. Sea
men also should be provided with some before they
leave pOr.
glass taken at any time during the day eemoves
all feelings Ot heat hurst, 0reVen OF hunger ana lis
being made III great measure of vegetable acids.
To prev,st ScurVy and puri,s the blood M the same
time. lls also an invaluable Restorative for thO-e
who labol hard for n IvIng such nS Farmers Miners
Mechar ics ana l.aburcrs: and to sh"pkeepers Pro
iess0nal men aud Cther~, whose occupation compels
them IO lead srdant ~ lives; drnughl before break
fast gives new spirit for the busna,s of the Gay.
Medical men who kn Nv lis composition speak in
the highest terms of its utility, and all the poets
praise u Byron calls ii the blest Shrrbet, Moore
make frequent mention of il, aud llahz the great
Persian pUei. is l1ud IN praise of u
Prepared by AUGUSTUS IIOGG, London, New
York and san francisco.
Depot: Davis Street Drug Store. near Jackson san
Francisco, and tor sale by all respectable druggists
ana Dealers.
rrice--jO Cents per Bottle-each Que will make ~
GLASSES.
N Agents wanted and supplied on the most
liberal and convenient terms 8p2l3m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08
Wagon Road Convention.

k.PE, Ut.AIOR> may talk n the near wagon rnad,
- Ru t. the working community. there's nothing
iikr board.
You ma, talk Of boarding houses, ard say what you
will.
There's none like the MAINE HOUSE that's close by
the mil.
Il is the oldest and best house that is in this town.
And through easy hard times II never ruu> down.
ro men OF great ar Stnali aprIiies. lois will say
Nou can board by the week or board by The day.
Or ii you have four bits aud hHngry you feel,
Come in and You can have substanlial meal.
He won't teed you on nash, or any such sauce
de Keeps a superior Temperance House.
II you ask why lis superior, VIII let you Knew,
He buys grub or the cash trom The merchants below,
and that Is the reason that he can afford,
For less money To give you superior board.
Ihe house is web ventilated Ia suit the summer,
And every ones welcome excepting hummer.
F.om lover OF good grub, Maine House, Mont
gomery st Oroville, by
1SlS-f p. McCALLEN,
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08

THE San J0a1un Republican, Shasta Courier,
Mnrysyillp EXpp.ss. Nevada journal. Noun ain Dem
ocrai. Butte Rec rd. santa Barbara Gazette. Los
Angeles Sta- Santa Cruz Sentinnl, aud Humboldt
Times, win publish the above by order Of the Secre
tnrv OF Stale. once II week tUt three monihs-l
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08
l. a G. l. L D 4 X cry,
OORNDE MYERS i BIRD SIS, OROVlLLE.

y WOULD SAY To Ny FRlEN DS and the public
y that having become sole proprietor of the above
am ready 10 serve hem with the best
and freshest
BREAD, PIES, CAKES &C,
At short notice and on the most reasonable terms
SODA, SUGAR 4 BUTTER CRACKERS
CnusattlS on hand. Ny Wa@.0l viii deliver every
thing IN my line at the residence Oi my c,isomrrs
CHARLES CHERRY.
Oroviile. Jn.v -, lood' jy22.tf
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
SYTERrrF'S SALE.

WpY VIRTUE OF IN cwecution issued ont of the
q District Court of the Tenth judicial psiiic, in
and for the county oi NuhH a1 state OF rrin to
me directed and delivered commanding me u make
the sum of two Thousand one hundred aud dNy.er H.
dollars and iory nine ccuis, with inttr,~' ON two
Thousand on hundred and five dollars and nineteen
cents from the - day ot nv A. u l>57 AT The rrt~
of ana and one half pr cent per month uutil paid
and AIS the cos's uccruing uEon eaid rit wherein
John q. eau Hui L f. brewster are plaintiffs ana
Abraham Fuick Nnl P'lnn II Has cit dcteidnnts
have lived upO aud viii s,.u at public sulr Ia ine
htghesi bidder for cash, On tir 27h daY or June A
u. 1897 at the hour of o'cocl y nl ot the
righ title and Interest Of both or either o ne bu,r
nnmed defendants Abraham F,lck md GunurlI Bas.
set in and 10 the following described pr,,prftv in
Wit: The fur'1 ir'pr'st tp i,ve riiHtaE .i.ils
situaied in Butte county stafp ct o;i,dtrniu ard
known n Wulari x Co, claims. Said ciqtuls com
mence at a stake on the bank he We, Branch NJ
Feather river az n p"int about mites above Mn
CITY on the Opposite side ot tie river rnrrrfrtr.
thence runriir ~ the river ,tal feet .t.l,ethencc
back nut, the his Va tie dividing r!ee. Also upon
all Iools sluices amt mining implements heloHging
10 or in aIywtse nppertNht'e 10 said miting claims
Sale 10 ;lke place a. the C"url Ioisa d0ur, in the
town .f Orovll'r, county H'd strife at resnid.
I. FHEEK, sheriff putte Co.
June J. 1857.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08
Merchants, Exchange and Billiard saloon.

Montgomery street, opposite The prug Store of
Randall & McDermou The subscriber would in
form the public, that he has taken the saloon for
merl, known ms the Washington Exchange. and hav-
ing reBtted the same in the best manner, making II
n, the same time the most commodOus and COM
for,able Saloon in oroyille The Bar will be sup
nlied with liquors of the best qualify. In short
exe,ytbing Will be dons to promote the comfort Of
his patrons, for which share OF public patronage Is
respectfully solicited.
fsh,s .DwARkoWSKY,
Formerly of the drm Of Hopley & Co., MarysSiiie'
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08
NOTICE.

rs hereby given. that will make application 10
II ;c Board of Supervisors in aud for Butte
County at their next regular session In August for
License to run Ferry across the Sacramento river
at = pint known ss Jennings Landing, In Chico
ownshin.
May 10, 1857. II. U.JENNIHGs.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08

lO7 Clay St, San Francisco,
OFFER FOR SALE
ALCOHOL:
CASTOR OIL;
YARTARIC ACID;
BLUE VIrRlOL;
FRESH HOPS;
CAMPHOR;
CREAM OF TARTAR;
SAL SODA:
SEIDLiTZ POWDERS;
BORAX:
STRYCHNINE;
FLAVORING EXTRACTS;
SHAKERS HERBS;
EPSON SALTS;
SUP CARB CT SODA;
BAY RUM;
MUSTANG LlNIMENT;
ALUM;
BRISTOL BRICK;
SALT PETRE;
IRISH MOSS;
CANARY SEED;
JAMAICA GINGER;
GUM ARABIAC;
INDIGO
CALABRIA LIQUORICE;
SASS AFRAS BARK;
TOWNSEND'S SARSAPARlLLA;
SANDS SARSAPARlLLA;
CO0PERS lSINGLASS;
YELLOW WAX;
COPPERAS;
AND A
FnH & complete HSSortaent Of desirable
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
T. & Ct. respectfully solicit orders from the country
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08

CDRlVATE Medical Oiice-ilundrrds oi those who
have contracted disee~e ARE diSadpuinied OF "A
cure by not calling on Dr Young at first lie will
forfeit any If he fails To cure mn, case That may
come undc! his care. NJ matter how Iou9 standing or
aiiictiug such ulcers, tumOrs, NODES buncbes,
pimnles on the face and body pains in The bones and
Joins wakculness, trembling copper cOlOrcd sores,
,ting Of the bones. emaciaioD, loss of appetite,
Strength ond flesh. sores in the nose and ears. loss
hair weak eyes itching humors. & Many persons
amer being relieved Of all eNternh appearances of
private disease, suppose themselves cured but after
a few months ind they are troubled with various
symptnus which they never ind before. and which
they find impossible TO relieve. 70 ali who nre af-
ficed in this way, Dr. Young would particularly
unmeud trial uI his skill. The symptoms with which
,on are tronbled cau-ed by ainis ~ the blood.
which Hcr viii destroy oar health and hap
ptnrss person ~ho has ever had an attack of any
private compliant shoGld pottall 10 consult Dr. Young
and take IA iew bottles of his invaluable purifying
medicine, n they rest assured hat hrir blood ia
Ia a perfectly pure and heahy condiiien, and that
every trace of disease IS removed from the system.
Recent cured IN srorn TWO ia hvc days without
change OF diet or hindrance from business ar no fee.
Dk J. G.. NuGNG
Office corner Montgomery and CnlH,fn.a streets,
opposite Wells Fargo CO.'S. ohice hours from o
Marysuille, June Ioth. 1855
ENRJ G. YOUNG--pEAR SIR:-Pira-e send me
z , some of the medicines you prescribed ~ my
cass. ! have frIend here WHO l. trOnbcd in exactly
-, same way that was, he has nightly emissions,
,,...,. ad. weak back, loss OF memory,
and Is generally deblatrd he i discouraged and
ha. not confidence rnongh TO enable him to cHiI and
see YOU. 1 told him how wa-. aud that my friends
all SAID IN consumption. and the d curs up here
gave me up and advised me to 20 home 10 lie, but
instead at going nome called upon you, and here
am as well as any OF them. and likely 90 live "A long
time yet wifi srentb enough t. work with the strong
est of them. Doctor will sem iery you that
looks though he needed sican IL shall
be my :aur Il amy one dies for want of medical
treatment | will do all can to keep the afflicted
away from thosc pests OF society yelcpt professors
aud high ading titled men. who, II the facts were
Enny aFe fnsu " pft fDl fhar
try's good Publis this leltrr, doctor, If YOU wish
and hope some Of those that humbugged me, NAV
see 1t aud sleep rsc 'OF one night
TrulyyG' ~, GEO. DAVIDSON.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-06-08
r II z oFrTC z

or the Butte Quartz Mining Company" Is in the
Court House. Q. w. w. COUGHEY, sec'y.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-02
Important to Miners, Travellers, &c.

VNhere is malady of deeper Importance either in a
l. medical or moral point of yiew to which the human
family liable, than that arising from impure
nectons.
As medical it is the duty of every physician
look disease ii affects health and life and his sole OBJ
iect should be to mitigate far lies in his power the
bodily suffering Human nature at best is but fral all
are liable to misfortune.
OF all the ills that affect man. terrible
than those of private nature. Dreadful it is in the
person who contracts it, frghtu ITS ravages upon
his constitution ending frequently in destruction and
oathsOme grave it becomes of still greater importance
when 1t is transmitted to to innocent offspring Such be-
ing the how necessary ii becomes that every Ina
the least to fear that every having the least
to fear that they have contracted the disease
should attend to 1t at by consulting physician
whose respectabty and education enables him to
safe speedy, and permanent In accordance with
this necessity DR. YOUNG feels called upon that
by long study and extensive practice he has become per-
feet Of all these diseases which under the de-
nomination of venerea and having paid more attention to
that branch than other pin ysican in the United
States he feels himself better qualified to treat them.
Syphilis in all its forms, such Ulcers Swelling in the
Grons, Ulcers in the Throat Secondary Syphilis Cutane
Eruptions Ucerations Teuary Syphilis, Syphilis in
Children Mercural Syphilitc Affections Gonorhea elect
Structures False Passages inflammation of the Bladder and
Prosrae Glands, Excavations Tumors Postules &c.
familiar to him the most common things of daily OBJ
servatiun.
The Doctor effects cure in recent cases in few DAYS
and finds difficulty in curing those of long duration
without submitting the patient to such treatment win
draw upon him the slightest suspicion, oblige linn To
neglect his business whether within doors without
The diet need not be changed except in of
namation. There in California patients (amountng to
two thousand in the past year, that could furnish
proof of this but these matters that require the incest
which he always preserves.
All letters enclosing $40 will be promtly attended to-
Office hours from 9A. NJ, to S NJ, Address
J. c. YOUNG, NJ. n.
Express Building.
Corner of Montgomery and California sts., Wells
Fargo 4 Co.'S Express department.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-02
cARn FRoM DIR. j. G. YOUNG,s privnt


IA Medical 0nice-To the Anicted-In this age Of pro-
progress when science Is almost miraculous everything in
common place is looked upon not worth notice In view
Of this fact DIR. Young (corner Of Montgomery and Cali
forna streets up stairs has concluded to leave the beat
track hitherto pursued by most scientific physicians,
lsh to the world much may be, his knowledge OF
the healing art to let those in need OF assistance know
where they find relief without being imposed upon
In continuation of this subject DIR. Young would say,
that for the past ten he has pursued the practice Of
medicine in Of the largest cities ia the United States,
scian Is without reproach having at time been lee
uer at the University of Pennsylvania venrea diseases
Upon these considerations DR. Young has confidence in
introducing himself to the public knowing that they will
sustain well earned merit
The following few Of the many testimonials which
have appeared in the public journals within the last few
years:
from the Boston Medical Journal
Although opposed to the system OF advertising
for good and sufficient reasons, still deem but justice
say that Dr. Young Of the most Industrious and
tiguabe votares of medical science in the United
States.
from Professor Jackson
The subscriber is personally acquainted with Dr. Young
and has much Of his practice and bear testimony
to his merits as a practitioner.
From the New York Herald
The emnence of this distinguished gentleman in his pro
esson and the very extended opportunities possessed by
him for the observation of yeneea disease makes services
invaluable to those afflicted with the above complaints
[From the Wing and Advertiser
All afflicted with pri yate complaints should If possible
consult DIR. Young, whose medical education is not
passed by any Physician in the Country In his skill hon
and integrity, all may rely with safety while most O
the medical practitioners in this city without honesty
respectabity their pretensons being grounded in gno
rauce and assumption.