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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-06-11

EscoaE'-Pv5Tsss'A cA.E.r-"it you buy
chicken al tie poqi.srsr's," asks Apollo
Prime. sand you hnd the chicken very nice,
for that reason do you think the poulter!er ought
to make You present OF a second chicken Tor
nothing?'
"cau't say the poulterer c.aghif"., = -
.verY well," makes answer Mr.. Prims,
very triumphantly, .whsn You come to Exeter
Hall market, and payss our money iof one night.
ingaIe, have youa right to expect : second
nightingale gratis, because the hrsl was 30
.erv delicious ?"-Puseh.
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A Young Hero

Master Walters had been much ANNOYED ~
some one OF his scholars ,eAistli~g In school.
Whenever he called boy to account Tor such
. disturbance, he would plead that il was un-.
intentional-"he forgot all about where he
wss." This became 80 frequent, that the
master threatened severe punishment to the
next offender. The next day, when the room
was unusually quiet, . loud sharp whistle
broke the stiffness. Every one asserted that It
was certain boy who had the reputation OF,
a mischief-maker and liar. He was called
up, and, though with q somewhat stubborn
look, he denied it again snd again-command-
ed to hold out his hand. At this instant,
little slender fellow, not more than seven
years old, came out, and with very pale but
decided face, held out has hand, saying a. be
did so, with the clear and firm tone Of a hero.
"Mr. Walters, sir, do not punish him-f
whistled. Twas doing long hard sum, and
in rubbing ou. another, rubbed out by mistake,
and spoiled it all, and before l thought, I
whistled right out, sir. l was very much
afraid, but could not sit there and act lie,
when knew who was to blame. You may
ferule me, sir, As you Should" And with ali
the frmness he could command, he again held
out the little hand, never for moment doubt
ing that he was to be punished.
Mr.. Walters was much affected.
"Charles," said he, looking at the erect form
Of the delicate child, who bad made such 4.
conquest over his natural timidity: "I would
not strike you blOV for the world. No one.
here doubts that you spoke the truth ;you did
not mean to whistle. You have been hero,
sir.o
The boy went back to his seat with q fiush-s
ed face, and quietly went on with lis sums.
He must have felt that every eye was upon.
him in admiration, for the smallest scholar
could appreciate the moral courage Of such an
action. E
Charles grew up, and became devoted
consistent christian. Let all our readers Inn.
itate his noble. heroic conduct t--TwilisH
ho2rs. e 90
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A Carnival 1'aJcK.--Under; the reign Of
Louis Philippe, though all the B9naparte tam
lily was in exile, Louis Napolson consrived to
enter France, spend two jolly days of the Car
nival in Paris, and even pass one evening at the
Opera ball in connection with two ladies Of the
citizen kings own family. The police were
on the alert for two days afterwards, but he
made his escape. tris,mph.ptly. Il is said to
this very day this feat gives more pride to
Louis Napoleon tlisn his coup d'esat. or ths
kiss that he received from Queen Victoria.
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ADvlcE TO THE LADIEs.-Never try to put
on trousers. A woman who attempts 10 turn
herself into very indifferent sort Of man, adds
not soul, nor body either. to the census Of
manhood; and leaves the wosld one woman
less wherewith to bless itself. 4 10 very
economical and prudent arrangement Of Ma
tune, certainly, that no body 6t to be woman
Will ever try to be man. Make note ladies'!
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HUMAN ELEVATION. .--"I know" ,"says Chan
ming, "but one elevation Of : human being,
and that is the elevation of the soul. With
out this Il matters nothing where nsnstapds,
or what hs possesses; and with II he tpwerp-.
he is one Of Gods nobility, no matteg, what
place he holds in the social scale. There are
not different kinds Of dignity for different or
des OF men, but one and the same to all. The
only ELEVATION Of the human being consists in
the exercise, growth and energy Of the higher,
principles and powers Of his soul. "A bird,
may be shot upwards to the skies by foreign
force, but il rises in the true sense Of the WORD
only when ii spreads it own wings, and scars
BY its own living power. So man day 30
thrust upwards in conspicuous place BY OUT
ward accidents, but he rises only 90 fAr q be
exerts himself and expands his best faculties,
and be ascends up, By free effort, to . noble
region Of thought ana actions
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Z From the Waverley Magsslne.
The sabbath Hell.



sweetiy, peacefully It nosss - as
On the fragrant morning air, AfA
Soothing sound Of Sabbath. Dsil.
Bringing balm for every care.
Now Its clarion notes do rise, ~a 4s y
Piercing TO the very SKIES, tgs
Seemingly TO warn with thundef peal,
sinful man to turn, repent, and kneeL
Nov the strainins ear doth catch
Only distant chimes and low.
And listen. for I think ..s 2 80
Words Of heavenly comfort lows. rs
From the bell, the heart 10th hear sss.
Rather than the outward ear.
Whlsperings TO the contrite spirit Of.
Pardonins mercy through savlours love. =
Traveller, as thou pssseth BY.
List unite the sabbssh bell;
A II falls and rises high, -s
Ponder thou thy lesson ven. - i sE5
And those Sabbath chimes sAan bring
Consolation on the wing;
Numbering now Of an offended God,
Whisperins now the love that spares the rod.
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SAAtEL NIcHoLsos, JOHN F.. A. SAND
rom, and JAsPEa GosvEKoa, bankers Of New
York, have recently deceased. and it is estima-
ted that about 8, ,ooo. 900 win be distributed te
their respective heirs.
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PECULIARLY EAsrERx.-A paragraph is
going the rounds Of the papers to the effect
that sswhen native Of Java has child born,
be immediately plants eccoa-nat tree. which,
adding circle every year to its bark, indi-
Gates theage Of the child. The child. in ncon-
sequence, regards the tree with affection all the
rest Of his life."
A very beautiful custom indeed-for Japan
but It would never Go for "Young America y
No lady who has got beyond her teens, would
endure for moment the infection Of so mon.
strous tell-tale..
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The Daily Life Of Milton.

In his mode OF living, Milton, A. might be
anticipated, was moderate and temperate. AT
his meals he never took much Of wine or any
other fermented liquor, and he was not fasti
dious in his food; yet his taste seems to have
been delicate and refined, like his other senses,
and he had preference for such viands "a
were Of an agreeable flavor. In his early
years he used to sit up late at his studies; and
perhaps he continued this practice while his
sight was good; in his latter years he re-
tired every night At 9 o'clock and lay till in
summer, till 5 in winter, and, Il not disposed
then to rise, he had some one to cit at his bed
side and read TO him. When he rose, he had
. chapter Of the Hebrew Bible read for him,
and then, with, Of course, the Intervention Of
breakfast, studied till II. He then dined;
took some exercise for an hour-generally In
i chair, in which be used to swing himself
and afterwards played on the organ, or on the
bassviol, and either sang himself or made his
wife sing, who had q good voice, but no ear.
He then resumed his studies till 8, from which
hour till be convsrsed with those who came
to visit him. He finally took light supper,
smoked . pipe Of tobacco, and drank glass
Of water after which he retired to rest.-Kxigh-
tley's MiItox.
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ly's got baby, sir--a nice. fine bey-weighs
nine pounds; sir?s
The old gentleman seemed, as the phrase is,
perfectly thunder-struck.
He was for once in his life. favored with .
lucid interval, and saw by the light that he
was sold. Saying that "Mrs. Brown would
be over in the course OF the day" he took
his leave without subjecting the servant maid
to any cross-examination. The joke got out
in due time, and we fear the Deacon never quite
forgavs the writer Of that anonymous letter.
He has however, consented to the "stranger's''
having some share in Mrs. Wisely's love.
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Ladies now dress in the ''breadth, J" not the
"helght' Of fashion.
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Coin CoMFoRr.--A passenge- on board .
ship bound for California, who had been sea-
sick all the way out to the line, one day went
to the Doctor in . sad, suppllcatins tone, and
accosted him with;
t.Doctor, can you tell ma what shall be
good for when ] get TO San Francisco, il keep
on in this way?"
"Tell you! to be sure can. You're just
the man to begin graveyard with.
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AsIett stsrg.
from Arti,nr's Lady's Home Magazine.
HA!-HA!
By A. 1. orts.

The interest of two or three influential and
chliginy friends procured me the privilege of
inakuAg my deoat as lecturer, before the great
---Socicty.
expended several months agony and INDUS
t,y upon my maiden effort, before ! let even
any former cham, and present friend, Ned
Gwynne, guess that was about It. Secrecy
seemed 10 add charm and Inspiration TO my
work.
At last I had my cub in form. aud proposed
reading my production to Gwinne.
"Agreeable said he. III be around to-
night, ANA bring haif dozen OF the fellows
with me, IL you like. Then yoa can try |, be.
fore On audiehc.." .Good,'' I replied. So
they came, bcisterous with high spirits.
Ibegan the reading with an unsteady voice,
and hand that moSfd shake the paper, 30 that
n had to lay il down.
~Thcre's fine sentiment" cried Hal Brent,
suddenly, and startled me so that stopped
short. s.Yes, yes. 90 on" cried the others.
proceeded. My subject was, s'The lucky
man." "Throw him into the Nile, snd he
will come up witt, fish in his mouth" says a
Arab pfoverb, ~ mine wa. humorous lecture
IL prove il true.
soon bad the satisfaction of seeing my friends
IN convulsions of laughter. They cheered ard
they encored. and they roared with merriment,
Yntii almost began to think with Holm 4,
that must hardly
ga ~ --"dare TO be
ss3s.t esstt As funny a. can"
After ne vociferous cheering at the close of
any lectnre and snug time afterwards over an
oyster sspper, seasoned with plenty Of aattery,
they left me. Twas in high feather.
The dreaded evening came. took my lace
in the chair behind the desk, without being
observed by the audience, and sat there, try
ing to feel easy aud indifferent, but in reality
almost smothered by the size and sudden activ-
ityo my heart.
At the right time arose. but nearly fell
down again, when they began to clap! How
ever, was only staggered, and recovered.
ibegan to speak without looking up, but II
seemed to me made no more sound than il
spoke from under feather bed. cleared
my throat, lifted my voice, and glanced at my
audience.
Again felt almost as il struck by lightning,
when saw the thoHsaod pairs Of eyes all fixed
upon mel II was horrid! Ttsy seemed 10
bcss into my very brain and through it, and
cliach % the ether side. ! felt riddled. II
grew upon ne, too. Nowhere could my un-
: fostanste optics alight without. being stabbed
by ashasp gaze. The people were crually a.
tcntivsl
.slismenbsred that q man standing on adizzy
height has no safely except in closed eyes, 50
dropped mine to my notes, drew long breath
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The Swell-Head Disease.

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Politicians who want al Office frequently
make great pretensions to agricultural knowl-
edge. and Squire largely at the cattle shows
1t is said that Gov. Wright, Of Indiana, is
one Of this sort Of 'sfarmers," and in illustra-
tion thereof, the following good stories are re-
lated.
Not many springs ago, his Excellency, in
company with another distinguished citizen of
Indiana, was riding into the country. In pass
ing beautiful field Of grain, just beginning
to head, the governor refined up his horse and
burst into rapturous admiration Of the wheat.
Quoth Ned, "Governor, how much will that
wheat yield to the acre?"
80, from seventeen to twenty bushels"
"What kind Of seed is that from, govern
or?''
"common winter. That is the best for this
SOIL,
"You are the President Of the Agricultural
Society, are you not, governors"
81 am, SIR"
"Delivered the address before the Agricul-
tural Society of New York, last year?''
"Yes, sir''
"You are the author Of an eloquent passage
about the cultivation of roots and tops?"
"a mere trife, Ned"
"Well, you are the only ass l ever saw, who
could not tell oats from Whedt 70
A certain farmer, one Of the governors con-
stituents, who had ! profound admiration for
his talents and practical knowledgs, wrote to
him for advice - to the best method Of JIM
proving his stock Of sheep. The governors
answer was instant, brief, sententious, sim
cere. "Get Hydrasl,e Ram-better than
the Southdown muttor equal to the Msrino
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How TO RKsusrrArE THE DaowNED.-
As the season is now approaching for swln-
ming and bathing, the following rules, put
forth by the Medical Institute Of France, being
a ready method in Suspended respiration from
drowning should be generally studied and pre-
served. The same rules have been adopted
BY the London Humane Society, copy Of
which has been forwarded to us for publica-
ton:
1. Treat the patient instantly, on the spot,
In the open air. exposing the face and chest to
the breeze (except in severe weather) to clear
the throat
2. Place the patient gently on the face, with
one wrist under the forehead; Gall fluids and
the tongue itself then fall upwards, leaving the
entrance into the wind-pipe free.1
II there be breathing-wait and watch if
not, or If it fail to excite respiration
8. Turn the patient well and instantly on his
side and
4. Excite the nostrils, the throat, &c., and
dash cold water on the face previously rubbed
warm.
II there be no success, lose not moment,
but instantly TO initiate res2iration-
8. Replace the patient on his face, raising
and supporting the chest well on folded coat
or other article Of dress.
g. Turn the body very gently on the side
and little beyond, and then briskly on the
face, alternately, repeating these measures de.
liberately, efficiently, and perseveringly fifteen
times in the minute, occasionally varying the
side; when the patieat reposes on the chest,
this cavity is compressed by the weight OF the
body, and expiration takes place when he is
turned on the side, this pressure is removed,
and inspiration occurs.
Z. When the prone position is resumed, make
equable but sufficient pressure, with brisk
movement. along the back Of the chest re-
moving it Immediately before rotation on the
side, the first pressure augments the expira-
ton, the second commences inspiration to in
duce circulation and warmth, and the result is
respiration; and if not too late-life!
8. Meantime: rub the limbs upwards, with
firm graspirg pressure and with energy, using
handkerchefs. &c.; by this measure the blood
is propelled along the veins towards the heart
2. Let TIE limbs be thus warmed and dried,
and then clothed, each bystanter providing
coat. a waistcoat, &c.
10. Avoid the continuous warn bath, and
the position on or inclined to the back.
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CUR BREwERy ALE.-A me dllesome tenn
perance man in this city recently upbraided a
"Boarder,'' on suspicion that he kept bar
rel Of the "Brew King's'' ale in his house for
private recreation. The effect of this famous
ale may be known from the following col
lsquy:
"Sir, am informed tina: you have barrel
Of ale in your room"
"Yes, sir"
"Well, sir, what explanation can you make?''
"Why, the fact is, sir, my physician advised
me 10 take little each day as tonic, and not
wishing 10 stop at the various places where the
beverage is retailed, ] concluded to have bar
rel taken to my room."
"Indeed. And have you derived any bene-
fit from the use Of it?''
"Ah, yes, sir. When the barrel was frs,
taken to my house, could scarcely lit it,
Now can carry it with the greatest ease -
Aid. McQuade will guarantee an unfailine
receipt for $40, which will enable rcmpara
lively feeble person to lift barrel OF beeI
(350 lbs in a short time.-[ Utica Telegraph,
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DEcArUR.-The following portrait Of De-
ca,nr drawn BY 'Peter Parley,"i in his ''Re-
collections,' just published:-He was broad
shouliered, full cheste.f, Tim in the flank; his
eyes were black, piercing, and lit with spark
OF fire. His nose was thin and slightly hook
ed; his lips were firm, his chin small, but
smartly developed. His whole face was long
and bony, his complexion swarthy, his hair
jet black and twisted in ropy carls down hi.
forehead and over his ears. Altogether HI
was remarkable looking man, and rivettet
the attention Of every one who saw him. By
the side Of the quiet, thoughtful Jones, and tn.
dark, handsome, complacent Biddle-his fol
low prisoneri-he seemed like a Gagged eagle
ready toIend in atoms the bar which restrain
ed him.
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Law of NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice 70 the
contrary, are considered wishing to continue their
ubscrption.
.. if fmbscrbers order the discoutinuance OF their
periodicals the publisher may continue 70 send them
until all arrearages are paid.
II subsctibers neglect OF refuse 10 take their pc
riodicals from the ONCE TO which they directed
they he'll Responsible ti they have settled the BILL
and ordered them discontinued. - fesg
~ suhscribers remove to other places without In
forming the publishers and the papers sent TO the
former direction. they are held responsible.
The Courts have decided that refusing TO take pc
riodica fFom the once, removing and leaving them
uncsiied for II PRraA evidence Of intentional
fraud.
~ Postmaster nerlecting 10 inform publishers,
when papers not taken from the Office, lay them
selves Mssle topay the subscription.
Is also their duty In such to notify the pub
ser that the papers not taken out by hose they
scnl to- and the Why they not, II known.
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THE FIRsr SrEAMsoAr.--We have an ex.
traordinary genius in this city, in ths person Of
colored young man, named Ben, slave OF
John 7. Hammond. Esq, employed in the
labatory at the Naval Academy, who has re-
Gently planned and built small steamboat,
and on Wednesday afternoon last made trial
trip, to the great satisfaction Of Captain
Goldensborough and others who witnessed the
working Of the engine. He came into the
dock from the Academy, with six passengers,
at the rate Of seven miles an hour, much to the
surprise and delight Of number Of citizens,
who had assembled there to witness the oper-
ations Of the fret steamboat built in the ancient
city. He is an unpretending colored man, and
has labored under many disadvantages, In en-
deavoring to accomplish that which he has had
for several years so much at heart, and he de-
serves great credit for his perseverance, and
final success. lie is OF opinion that he will be
able, in short time, 10 make important i'm.
provements upon steamboat engines. We wish
him succ.ss.--[ Annapolis Republican.
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wife sing, who had good voice, but no ear.
He then resumed his studies till 8, from which
hour tall be convsrsed with THOSE who came
to visit him. He finally took light supper,
smoked pipe Of tobacco, and drank glass
Of water after which he retired to rest.-Ksigh-
tley's Milton.
e. Old parson B., who presided over
a little flock, in one of the back towns, was,
without any exception, the most eccentric di-
vine we ever knew. His eccentricities were
carried as far in the pulpit as out Of it. An in
stance we will relate:
Among the church members was one who
invariably made practice of leaving ere the
parson was two-thirds through the Sermon
This was practiced so long, after while 1t
beca ne matter Of course, and no one, save
the divine, seemed to take notice OF it. And
be at length notified brother P. that such a
thing must be needless, but p. said that st
that hour his family needed him at home, and
he must do it, nevertheless: on leaving the
church, he always took roundabout course,
which, by some mysterious means always
brought him in close proximity to the tavern,
which he would enter, "and thereby hangs a
tale." Parson B learned from some source
that P.'s object in leaving church was to oh
tain a .dram," and he determined to stop his
leaving and disturbing the congregation in fu-
ture, il it were possible.
The next Sabbath brother p. left his seat
at the usual time and started for the door,
when parson d. exclaimed: "Brother Pr
"P." on being addressed, stopped short, and
gazed towards the pulpit.
"Brother P" continued the parson, ssthere
is no need of your leaving church at this time;
as passed the tavern this morning, made
arrangements with the landlord to keep your
toady hot until church was out.n
"DREADs 1T LIKE DoG.n--In the Court
of Special Sessions this morning, man named
Smith was arranged for stealing demiohn
containing three gallons Of whiskey.
care you guilty or not guilty pa asked the
Clerk.
"Wall, you e'en call it what you like.
tux the whisky, that admit, and dri,lssd it,
too."
''You took it without leave, did you not ?o
81 never wait to Be asked when that articles
rounds
"You drink all you can get?"
"1ry me and see, Judge; I reckon Pm ex-
perienced in that line o'trsde."
III think from your appearance that no one
will doubt your word on that point"
81 can prove a character il anybody doubts
n.n
"Nobody doubts that, and it will be neces-
sary to send yoa to the psnitentiary three
months TO get the whiskey out Of you."
"Cant STAN it, Judge! l've lived on the
critter Tor fifteen years; its been my meat sad
drink, and you'd better hang me and be done
with it."
SITS pity, but there's no help for you; it
will co you good 10 get SOBER"
SWall, il must must; but Tll tell you
what 'is, judge breads it like dog 20
GuLr BREwERy ALE.-A me d.llesome tenn
perance man in this city recently upbraided q
"Boarder,'' on suspicion that he kept bar
rel Of the ssBrew Kings" ale in his house for
private recreation. The effect of this famous
ale may be known from the following col
l~onv.