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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

Gg- The paths of virtue, though seldom
those of worldly greatness, are always those Of
pleasan,ness and peace. =. es.s ap3
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20
A Masonic Movement.

We find the following announc emeat in the
Richmond. (va.) Dispatch of the 6.h inst:
We understand that one or more of the
Masooi ic Iodgss of this city have originated a
plan for the purchase of Mount Vernon, which
iftaken hold of jim earnest BY the '.brcthers
| OF the mystic ie'' throughout the Union, can
not fail Of success. The rlan proposed is to
get the subordinate Lodges to contribute 81
for each member. the price asked for the
Mount Vernon estate is 5000 600, and the Ma
sonic statistics show that the order numbers
thee hundred thousand; so that if all the
Lodges in the Union accede to the PROPOSE
tion-and the probability IS that they will
the purchase of Molnt Vernon may sbe looked
upon as fixed fact. But the suggestion, as
given out, DIES not stop here. -aq
When the land which contains the last
mortal remains of the immortal Washington is
possessed BY the Masons, they propose to pre-
sent II to to the State of Virginia. only reserving
TO their order the right 10 meet, around the
t7'r9ff tomb OF their deceased brother once every
year, to celebrate his imperishable deeds and
TO keep alive his great name. We have strong
faith MI, 10 this patriotic plan for the purchase Of
Mount lou Vernon, knowing a, we do, that the
order order from which it enanates are ever ready
For good deeds, and never Look back whe en- they
put their hands to the plow. Let every true
w Nlasoh = on feel that the roMB OF WAsHINsroN
can only be preserved from decay by his ef-
tor's, 1' and but few short months will roll by
ere It will be the property Of Chat State which
gave him birth, and, to whose keeping alone
his ashes should be entrusted. ,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

GHF Charles E. Cady has recently been APP
pointed p. Nj. at Counil Bluffs, vice $. M.
Holland, resigned } s5ts
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

e ES- The osiIer epe.lhs daring a conversa
tionon Mrs. Calnin.ham's affair, Jones' re.
marked that the attempt was decided failure.
aud had resulted in nothsn, bat cholera mos :
bus. bus ''poi p said R.9wn, ..yoa are aitosstl.
er wrong, twas q decided case of sAeiera
infanium."-[.N Y. Post.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

@v The idea, that the habit of small saw
i'gs is contemptible, kesps many people poor
tali their lives. oissa1 'z1aH@4 Isl 10 at
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

- 10 4 census of Iowa City, Just taken,
SHOWS Its population to be 1900 gain of a
thousand since the census of 1856.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

GzT To make postage stamps stick, lick the
letter not the stamp.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

l., EI A torn Jacket is soon meade,,, pu. hard
words bruise the heart OF chlld.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

GgThe opinions of men are as may AID
as different as their passions.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

90rThe man who was hung with cord Of
wood, has been cut down with the edge Of a
precipice.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

CO He who runs after shadow has a
wearisome race.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

Il GT The Baltimore Sun has, the, following
concerning the probable cause Of the suicide
Of the distinguished Texan, Senator Rusk:
1T is supposed that the mind Of the Senator
has been much disturbed lately in consequence
Of some alleged connections Of bis brother-in-
law with forgeries on the Land Department
The matter, it is surmised, preyed upon hin
to such an extent a. to induce this terrible re
sult.o "a u slts.s ss 5s i7S3eaia..i ss's>tsp lAs
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

8 GT- Mr.. Seward chartered vessel at Que
bee last week, manned and provisioned it fora
voyage, and with bis sonand daughter-in-law
set sail Cor a trip down the gulf. 4eaa
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20

g O. President Buchanan, i Is said, has en-
gagged quarters at the International Hotel
Niagara.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-08-20
Finding a. Husband.
by rEGGy moREHEAD.

"Uncle, may ride Milo ?' / said one
bright morulng, as we sat Al tae breakfast ta-
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
AMERICAN VICTORY
 IN MEMp HIS.
B.AUGH ELECTED M,4YORi

The municipal election held in Mem- phis on Thursday resulted in the elec- ton of every candidate on the Ameri- can ticket except Wolfe, for Wharf Master, A. II. Avery, Esq, Inde- pendent, being elected by a majority of 34 votes.
 Avery's connection with the press, and his being prodigious clever fel- low beside, accounts for this.
 For this demonstration of strength, at this particular time, the gallant and patriotic Americans of Memphis de- serve the gratitude and thanks of the party in every section of the country Nine cheers, we say, for this noble anc successful effort.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
Valuable City Property FOR SALE.

AS design leaving Helena, for the time being, offer for sale my dwelling House and lot in the western part of the city. The house is nearly nevis a two-story brick building; four large and comfortable rooms the house being 46 feet long by 20 wide; a hall or passage above and below also handsome portico above and below; all the rooms are we'll arranged for ventilation, each having four large windows. The house is finished off in the best and latest style, and is, believe the best dwelling in Helena
 There is on the premises comfortable kitchen, and cistern of sufficient capacity to furnish a large family with an abundance of water.
 The location is healthy, beautiful and commanding-th house fronting towards the river, and on one of the handsomest streets in the city.
 A bargain as IS bargain will be given in this property, as am anxious to sell. Time will be given on part of the purchase money. The title is indisputable.
 For terms, call on me at my store-house or residence, or address me through the Helena post office.
 VINCENT EDWARDS. May 2, 1857.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27


 FIRE IN MEMPms.-An account of the de- structive fire that occurred in Memphis on the 18th was received too late for publica- tion last week. We copy from the Bulletin of the 18th:
 A very destructive fire broke out in this city yesterday morning, between two and three o'clock, which consumed almost an entire block of buildings. The fire origin ated in the house of S. McManus, on Front Row, between Court street and the alley, and spread with great rapidity to the ad- iourning buildings in the block, which was composed of seven business house, six of which were completely destroyed. We are able to give the following particulars, most of which are in addition to those contained in our Extra of yesterday morning:
 The block was occupied by s. w. Me- Cracken & Co.,, grocers and produce mer- chants; Bank of West Tennessee; Good lett, Majors & Co.,, cotton factors and com mission merchants Commercial Bank; Stewart, King & Co.,, grocers and commis- sion merchants; s. McManus, stove and tin wares; Boro's coffee house; Griessman & Hoffman, dry goods and clothing and a number of offices in the buildings occupied by Thos II. Allen, J. B. Hill, John Kirk, J. V. Russell, c. NJ. Fackler, Bowen, De- long X Co.,, etc., etc.
 J. W. McCracken & Co.'S goods sustain ed loss of about $2,500, fully covered by insurance; Bank of West Tennessee, loss nothing; Goodlett, Nabors & Co.,, $1 ,0O0; Commercial Bank, loss nothing; Stewart, King & Co.,, loss ,000-insured for $3,- 000-in w. E. Milton's Agency and $2,00O in the Memphis Insurance Company; Samuel McManus, loss about $5,000-insured for $3 ,000; Boro, loss $250 Griessman & Hoff- man, loss about $l6, ,000-insurance, $l3,- 900; J. B. Hill, lost all his books and pa- pers McCombs & Trice, who had goods stored in the rear of Commercial Bank, loss $4 ,000-insurance $2,000; J. V. Russell, lost books and papers; c. Potter, on oppo- site side of the Alley, lost $5,000-insured for $500 dols.
 The buildings occupied by J. W. McCrack- en < Co.,, Bank of West Tennessee, and Goodlett, Majors & Co.,, were owned by F. H. Cossitt; loss, about 10000 dols., fully insured that by Commercial Bank, owned by James Armour, loss 5000 dols., insured for $500 dols. those of Stewart, King & Co.,, and S. McManus, owned by S. Andrews, loss 5000 dols., fully insured that by Griessman & Hoffman, owned by Golf $ Ballentine, loss 2,500 dols., insured for D. 000dols., in Memphis Insurance Company :; that by c. Potter, owned by John NJ. Lea, damaged about 500 dols., fully insured.
 The origin of the fire is unknown.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
TIE WASHINGTON RIoT. The un-

TIE WASHINGTON RIoT. The un- generous attempt to throw the odium ofthe late riots in Washington City up- on Americans has proved a miserable failure, and the discreditable subter- fuge has aoorcd it's projectors. The fact IS established beyond the possi- biliy of 6 doubt that it was, as the correspondent of the Delta says, a s'family affair Democratic Mayor called for the Marnes--a Democratic President placed them at his disposal the Mayor ordered them to fre-and when the smoke cleared away, women, children and Democrats, instead of |'Know- Nothings," were found welter- ing in their blood. Those murdered for murder it was-were idle specta- tors,-for there was no mob ;-but the courageous Mayor, (who was said to be intoxicated, ) and the equally val iant Capt. Tyler, With the U. s. sol diers, were not to be disappointed were not willing the opportunity should escape of showing the "dastardly Know-Nothings" what they could dc if any of them had been about; SC  they fired into crowd of citizens ,- Valiant men. Great Administration :, This eclipses the glory of the first Ma poleon. Who now will deny to Mr. Buchanan the need of MILITARY FAME! Seriously speaking we ask every reader of this paper to peruse the let ter from the correspondent of the N 0. Delta, contained in another col umn, giving an impartial account ot the affair. This will settle all cavil- ing-coming as it does from an anti Know-Nothing paper, of Democratic procliyities, but one that has the hon esty and candor to state facts.
 ENLARGED. - That sterling an( highlyrespectable Democratic journal the Memphis Daily Appeal, has recent ly been greatly enlarged. It is now we believe, the largest daily in th' South or Southwest, with the excep ton of the St. Louis Republican, anc is conducted with ability, honesty, dig nity and candor, Though widely diff fering with the conductors of the Alp peal, in a political point of view. w' hail its increased pecuniary success
 Al E,syuSUfe.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
Real Gstate for gaIr.
CHANGE FOR A SPECULATION

TWILL sell, on good terms, the follow. ing property in the town of Helena, Ark, to wit:
 Lots No. 464, 465, 466, 467 and 468-au in one block-together with the buildings thereon, consisting of good frame dwell ing, six rooms, hall, galleries, &c.; stable. cstern, and out-houses. One-half interest in lot No. l6l, with store-house thereon 24 by 100 feet, one story high; also one dwelling on same, containing two rooms and kitchen, cistern and out-houses. One half interest in lots part of 88 and 89, with store-house Az by 94 feet, five rooms, coun- ting-rooms,- originally occupied by Nevill Locke & Go. for business house. Beinr desirous of moving to the country, wifi sell this property very low, and on good terms. For particulars apply to Jas. R. Parrish or myself. Titles guaranteed. i Nov. 8, '56. JOS. ". NEVILL.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
REAL ESTATE IN MEMPHIS
 TO TRADE.

ALL know the growth of Memphis and the value of its property-it needs no com ment. My property is valuable and worth no song per acre. wish to trade five acre lot, about one and one quarter miles from Court Square, lying north of the cor porate limits, and One-half mile east of Wolf river, for Arkansas land, in the Helena district or below it, from five to twelve miles from the Mississippi river, above overflow; no lakes or bayous running through it. l want land that can be cleared right away, and converted into farm that will be a farm. Apply by letter to
 LE0NIDAS KETCHUM,
 April II, 1857. Memphis, Tenn.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
VALUABLE & FERTILE TRACT
 OF LAND FOR SALE.

HNHE subscribers offer the finest tract of 1 upland every brought into market il Phillips county, containing $50 acres. Said land is situate about Is miles west of Helena, and IS known as the cottonwood lands, and near W. Il. Pillows; is unsurpassed in fer tlllty, and Is in fine condition for cultivation, having 60 acres in cultivation, 70 under an excellent fence, and 300 deadened and ready for cultivation next spring; two sets of houses and good cistern, well, &c.
 GBFor terms inquire of Q. K. Under wood, or apply to Moses Smith, on pr. Folks farm, 5 miles from Helena, who will show you the land.
 J.B. GROVES, April 5, 1856. MOSES SMITH. P. s. In point of fertility this land resea4- bles the best river bottom land.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
Woodland, on the Mississipp
 River, for Sale.
6RO ACRES HAS A FRONT ON
 THE RIVER.

A N indisputable title can be given for frl. LAsection l, and section 12, township 20 north, range 7 west, GOA acres; and lot nun Der l3, same section-36 acres. Holdin- only a tax title for this fraction, no othcr than such title would be given for it.
 This tract has long been known as the In dian Charley reservation, and lies adioinine McNiel's place, in Coahoma county, Mssis- sippi. This land can be had at bargain, for cash, or paper easily convertible into cash.
 Apply to Drew & Dotson, Attorneys at Law, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Agents for the owners, or to Q. K. Underwood, editor of the Helena Shield.
 Fort Smith, Ark, June 25. 1856.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Cry Mir. JAS. E. DUDDERIDGE, Advertising Agent in St. Louis, is authorized to con- tract and receipt for advertising for this paper in that city.
 CB7S. NJ. PETT1NG1LL Co.,, Newspaper Agents, are the authorized Agents for this paper in the Eastern cities-to contract for advertising, &c.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

Re9= From the Memphis papers of yesterday we learn that Joe. Able had left the city before being waited upon by the Committee. Another meeting was to have been held last evening, and 1t was the impression of gentlemen who came down on the Kate Frisbee last night, that John Able, and per haps Bolton, would be hung ;-the citizens having come to the conclusion that murder cannot be punished by the Courts. This is a melancholy state of affairs.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

ES5~ It is thought that Racey Biven, formerly of this place, was one of the unfortunate number massacred in So- nora. He was not with Crabb when the general massacre took place, he having been arrested and Imprisoned by the Mexican authorities, and it is thought that he was shot after the murder of Crabb and his comrades.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

Mr. B. s. Dartt, delegate to the late American State Convention, at Harrisburg, writes letter to the Phil adelphia Bulletin explaining his req sons for withdrawing from that body. He says it was "composed chiefly of men who considered the great question of slavery extension as little or no ac- count, and some of them exceedingly violent against any shadow of Repub- licanism. These, says the Savannah Repubfseon, are the people whom Southern Democrats take delight in denouneing as enemies to Us and our institatiops,
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

KANsAs.AWe had prepared an ar ticle for publication on the subject of the extraordinary course pursued by the Administration and Gov. Walker, in regard to Kansas, sit being evident that Mr. Buchanan and his Governor are acting in bad faith toward the South. This article is crowded out, but shall appear next week.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
\. B. FORREST. l
 OLIVER GREENLAW, } r. II. CLARK. 1


 Col. T. J. Finnie then called the attention of the immense multitude, and spoke q few moments showing the source from which all the bloodshed and murders in this city, emanated-viz: from the gamblers and gaming houses, idIers and loafers about the cty-and offered the following resolu- tion, which was unanimously adopted:
 RESOLVED, That all gamblers be ordered to leave this city in ten days from this time and if they fail to do so they will be compelled to de- part, peacably if possible, forclbly if necessary and that gaming houses be no longer tolerated in this city.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
[No. 57.l An Ordinance

CONCERNING THE CITY SURVEY. Re t ordained by tue Council Of Helen q, SECTION l. That the City Engineer be, and he is hereby, required to suspend and defer making any survey of the city until further instructions from the Council. SEC. ?. Be it. further ordained, That this ordinance shall be in force from and after it's passage.
 Adopted, June 10th, 1857.
 Q. K. UNDERWOOD,
 President of City Council. Approved, June 10th, 1857.
 L. CAGE, Mayor. Attest: JOHN Q. TAYLOR,
 Recorder of Helena,
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
Advertisements. HEADQUARTERS c H E A P G o o D 5 !
New Cheap Cash Store.

New Cheap Cash Store. Situated on 1lain Street, 2d Door of Mo- sonic Building, neat to T. c. Rogqf's
 Ice Cream Saloon.
 WE respectfully call the attention of the people of Phillips county and all other -ad- Joining counties, to the fact that we have lately opened large and complete stock ot Q DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS; SHOES S HATS, and many other articles too numerous to mention.
 We will sell the above at astonishlngly low prices, and fatter ourselves that p1r- chasers will do well by calling at our Store, as they can buy Goods as cheap from us as any place North or South, East or Vest Onr motto is. Quick sales and small profits
 HERTZ $ LEVY. June IT, 1857. P.S. Our stock of GOLD WATCHES and JEWELRY is very large.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

We continue to hear favorable accounts of the growing crops in this region of country.
 o~O~-O~~-c-~1o-~~~-~~N~
 4 GREEN RosE.-One of these ex- traordinary natural curiosities may be seen at Thornburn's seed store il Broadway, New York. The leaf, stalks, buds and flower are all like those of ordinary roses in form but all of one uniform green color. The pa Eent stalk is said to have come from Japan.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
GREAT EXCITE NEWT
 MADISON WILL RISE! R ailroad Coming! MONDAY, JULY 6, 1857. JUBILEE---LOOK SHARP.

 SEVERAL hundred town lots will be sold at Auction, in Madison, St. Francis county. Ark. This beautiful, growing Young Amer ica town is on the St. Francis river, at the crossing of the Central Railroad from Mem phis to Little Rock, and through to almost every other port in few years-comment is useless. Everybody invited to this sale.
 BIC BARBECUE! Of course, on that day, free. Terms easy, l cash, or 90 days negotiable paper, balance 1, ? and years, without interest.
 All those friends that wish to buy lots, will call at Madison and see the plats
 R. c. BRINKLEY & co.
 By NJ. c. CAYCE & SON,
 Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers. June 13, 1857.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

MARRIED-In this city, on Thursday evening last, by M Platt, Esq, Mir. RICHARD 0. MOORE and Miss MARIA E. SPELLINGS.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
G R O c E & T E. s

CHI AMMAN TURNER, Watch Ma ker and Jeweler, Helena, Arkansas Shop on Main street, opposite the post office. Re- pairing of every description promptly at tended to. All work warranted,
 Sept. 27, 1856.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27
NEW GROCERY STORE
 BENJ. H. SHEPARD.

HAVING removed my establishment to the stand formerly occupied by R. L. Phil lips, No. 5, Front Row, Respectfully solicit share of the public patronage. Every thing in the shape of
 G R o C E n T E. s can be had at my house, CHEAP for CASH at honest, living prices; and shall spare no pains to keep constantly supplied with everything which my customers require.
 Cyy All articles sold by me WARRANT ED to be what they are sold for.
 June 27.1 BENJ. II. SHEPARD.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

TERRIBE TORNADO AT PANA, HLNoIs.-The town of Pana, Ill.,, was visited on the 18th by terrible and destructive tornado, which laid the entire village in ruins. Thirty three buildings were blown down, one child killed, seven persons badly injured, and about 10000 worth of property destroyed.
Southern shield., 1857-06-27

turc. But, really, there is no reliable evil Hence in support of either.
 \ A friend of your correspondent-citizen Of Louisiana who has just arrived in this city with his wife and her niece, intending to spend the summer, managed, with great adroitncss, to pass his wife's maid servant through Ohio and Pennsylvania without be- ing molested by the Abolitionists. The girl, being very bright, was passed off as a traU- cling companion of the ladies; and occa- sionally occupied seat with them at the same table. She was treated with as much difference and politeness as the ladies them selves and when a book or newspaper was rendered her by gentlemen was frequent ly done-she would take it politely and hold 1t in an attitude of reading. Thus she pass ed along without the slightest inconvenience.
 TAFAvETTE.