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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-16

BENEFIr OF sSoRRow.--Sorrow is ;he at
mosphere in which real excellence best
sthsiyes. To mortal short-sightedaess, unable
TO fathom the designs OF Omniscient wisdom
it may seem strange that the weakness of an
hour should sometimes incur a. more fearful
temporal punishment than the crimes of 4
whole life BUT if the sufferings s s
'Which patient merit Of III unworthy takes" q
set forth the honor OF the Creator, improve
the world, and sublimate the victims faith
most certainly will This last bear its reward
with il, The ocean is purified by turbulence
the candle burns brighter BY consumption ol
itself; and thus the, human miad. is clearst
from evil by the agitation of sorrow, aud The
martyrs faith shines most radiaa,ly in the
hour Of physical dissolution! ss.
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a MoHIcAN WRIrEa OF HIsToRv.-The
Albany correspondent of the New York Cou-
rier says:
"There is here calm, sedate, intelligent In
dian, Maththew, who is pursuing his studies
and researches at the State Library, intruding
on no one, disturbing no one. He is preparing
a history of his own tribe, the Mohicans, and
those annals, which have been so painted and
imagined, and invented, by gentlemen who
found il easier TO call on fiction than to consult
history, will be here illustrated by one who
thoroughly understands what the Mohicans
were. They were the River men. There are
very few of them now. Tlrey lost severely
in thewar of the Revolution, when they
broke league with the Mohawks, and took
the side of the Republic. There are now
but four hundred The senior OF the tribe,
Metoxen, resides at Stockbridge, in Wisconsin
and remembers the part taken by his kindred
in The war; ssi Aas ia sS1 sgs5- stsw
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THRILLING RoMANCE--SoLp.-Som time
since Cincinnati paper received and printed
the first chapter Ut what promised to be a
thrilling romance, in the sxpec tation of being
provided with the concluding portions as they
might be needed. The chapter was very in
geniously written, and iconcuded by leaving
its principal character suspended by the pan
falcons from the limb Of a tree over per-
pendicalar precipice. 1t attracted the atten-
ton Of the press, and inquiries began to be
made concerning the continuation of the
story and the fate Of its hero. Day after
day the victfmized publishers looked for the
remaining chapters, but in vain-they never
came to hand. Finding that they had been
sold, aud wishing 10 put stop to the jokes their
contemporaries were cracking at their expense
they briefly concluded the story thus: +
s'cHAPTER II.-coNcLUsioN.
~ '"After hanging to the treacherous limb for
Four weeks, his pantaloous gave way, and
Charles Melville rolled headlong over the
yawning precipice. He fell distance of FIVE
miles, ard came down with the small Of his
back across stake-and ridered fence, which
sojarred him that he was compelled to travel in
Italy for his health, where he is at present
residing, He is. engaged in the bntchering
business, and is the father Of large family
of children.p, ,.7a,, i; sass, - a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-16

G~q Now THAT the, rat-poisoning story at
the National Hotelis positively sdAnied, and
that the Board Of Health ehays reported the
sewerage of the house, though detective, not
much worss than that Of othsrhotslsin Wash
ington. there seems but one other mode of &C
counting satisfactorially for this iswide-sprsad
sicknesss. and that 10, that ii wss csussd by
miasp GenerateG by the crowdins tegetheri in
an;ih-veptisaied bptsl sf .he eorssptieAoftths
Democratic party. ..s4sq
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-16
The Necessity of Exercise.

The benefits of exercise to those whose oc-
cupation does not lead them to make any phys
ical exertion, cannot be too highly estimated.
The body must undergo certain amount of
fatigue to preserve its natural strength. and
maintain all the muscles az organs in proper
vigor. The activity egualizes the circulation,
and distributes the blood more effectually
through every part. Cold feet, or chill any
where, shows that the circulation is languid
there. The muscles during exercise press OH
the veins and help forward the current by
qsickening every vessel into activity. The
valves of the heart are in this way aided in the
work of sending on this stream and relieved Of
certain amount of labor. When exercise is
neglected, the blood gathers too much around
the central region, and the oppression about the
heart, difficulty of breathing, lowness of spir-
ITS, anxiety and heaviness, numerous aches and
stitches, are evidence Of this stagnation.-
People are afraid to take exercise because they
fancy they want breath, and feel week. But
the very effort would free the heart from this
burden, by urging The blood forward to the
exiremities; it would ease their breathing by
liberatin5 the lungs from the same superabun-
dance; il would make the frame feel active and
light as the effect OF equalzed circulation and
free action.-Ldrs of Health.
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Il subscribsp who do not give express notice TO the
eentrary are considered wishing to continue their
'ssbscfiption. sssgsf r. - s,.ss -sI- = ~
2, Hsubscrlbers order the dscontinuance OF their
periodicals. the publisher may continue to send them
until all arrearages are paid.
Subscribers neglect or refuse to take their pc
riodeals from the ONCE TO which they are directed
they held responsible till they have settled the bill
and erdered them discontinued.
4. II subscriber to other places without in.
forming the publishers and the papers the
former direction, they are held responsible.
b. The Courts have decided that refusing to take pc
riodicak from the ofce or removing and leaving them
uncalled for, IL PRInA FAcn evidence Of intentional
fraud. 80
oB Postmasters negiecting to inform publishers
when papers are not taken from the Office, lay them
sc ves liable tpay the subscription.
II Is also their duty In such cases. TO notify the pub
fisher that the papers not taken by those they
are seni to- and ue reason why they not, known.
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A CURIOUS QUESTION.

HHE.-E
81 stF4 EE5s5 Bf SPENCER v. CONE
a.r
daughter. L -. ksEiE ZaE nI-fE ~
.us ...st.-zs5. 60. B. 49, arys. ra . y
Kitty askes-"fiow came she here" q 80
UaH with JOY and half with fear. s., r.ss IA
Kitty u our eldest child a. sa.-
Eight years old rather Wild e-.-s
Wild In manner but In mind g .rs
Wishing all things well defined. b. i 3
Kitty says-'how came she here, .ssa
fathers Tell me. It's queer.
fcstafdsy we had no sister, ae-s. aszs
Use I'm sure lshould have missed her
When went 10 bed last night;
With u strange aud new delight.
: For rMdeed. " passes all .s Fz st = ~ q
4 To have q sister not so tall
a. my doll; and with blue eyes;
b Apd-l do declare--it cries!
Last nsght didn't see her, father; = t#'
Or I'm sure, had much rather eE' ~
staid at home as still az a mouse,
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tE a. "a = 7. EaHa sr.ns.
THE LAW OF THE FINGER RiSG.-If a
gentleman wants wife, he wears ring on
the first finger Of the left hand; il he is en-
gagged, he wears it on the second finger If
married, on the third and on the fourth if he
never intends to get married. When a lady
is not engaged, she wears a diamond ring on
her first finger; il engaged, on the second if
married, on the third and on the fourth if she
intends to Bet maid. When gentleman pre-
sents fan, flower or trinketsto lady with
the left hand, this, on his part, is an overture
Of regard; and should she receive it with the
left hand, II is considered as an acceptance of
HIS esteem; bit il with the right hand, it is a
refusal of the offer. Thas by few simple
tokens, explained by rule, the passion of love
is expressed. saat sass
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q Pat was hungry. and got out of the
ears FOR refreshmsnt. The cars very thought
isssly, went on without him, Pats ire was
up. "cYe spalpeelip cried be, starting on .
run, and shaking bis fsts - he Aews after the
train. "Stop there, ys old stame- wagon, ys
.murtheEin stane-engius -ys'vs got,spsssen-
ger aboard that's left behind y, - ssFF
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-16

pAMAex ro rHx ClcAa TsADr.--SOme Ia
DIV who has more reverence for the inspiration
she draws from Helicon than the cigar from
Havana, comes down in the following style
uponthe patrons Of the weed. Let her pray
e hs snawered, and large dealers must hedge
on Biaccoboy of cave H., e. sil.'' 81 - -
.May ssvsr ieay ptsss. bis lips, .,,,.g
sssz nj yso6ered love returning, $3.50
- Who mak>s . Sasnscs Of his mouth,
And keeps i1cktnnsy SArSisg!
! Mar esehlrue wosnan shun his sight. "a
.ssgg lSor seer H. sames might choke here,
= = ASa none ~ jhose Who saoks thsmseIves. s
Have kisses for . smokcr.' ns-if -
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(From the Cumberland Telegraph r,s4
A Fearful Ride i'm Il Rail- Road
Train Oh am Inclined Plane.
.HoRRlBLr srruarros OF IAN rxefxrsn.a

On Wednesday morning, as, the early coal
train from the mines Of the Cumberland Coal
and Iron Company were coming down the
grade, about a o'clock, the train ran over a
large boulder which adrolled down from the
embankment Immediately upon the center Of
the track The locomotive, passed over it
with slight damage, but the balance OF the train,
including the tender, bad every brake ripped
out from one end Of the train to the other
The brakemen becoming aware of this fact.
not be controlled, going down grade of over
one hundred feet to the mile, thinking discre-
tion the better part of valor. at once left the
train. On it went, and at each revolution of
the wheel the momentum increased until the
veocity became absolutely frighfful. The
whistle sounded to put down the breaks, but
the only answer was wild, uneaIthly whistle
reverberating amongst the black hills, scarce
ly heard before it died away or was drowned
by the swift revolving wheels upon the iron
track. AT length the engineer became con-
vinced that something must be the matter. la-
!
pick his way to the rear of the train. AS he
advanced through the thick darkness he tried
to put down the brakes of first one and then
another Of the cars. All were broken off or
damaged by the rock on the track. He at
length felt hisiway back to the two cars at the
rear of the train. Pulling out the coupiing-
pin, he felt sure that he could control item
when detached from the train. But they were
IN the same condition. All were broke. No
control could be exercised over them. The
train was now running at a frightful speed
What to do was the next question. To jump
seemed like certain death, while TO remain
upon the train promised no exemption from
similar fate. A moments thonght determined
the course Of the intrepid engineer. CliAging
for moment to the rear car ne commenced
climbing down until he conld feel the ground
with mis- feet. He then let all holds go, fall..g
against the ground with much violence, but
escaping with few painful bruises.
On went the train at furious rate The
two detached cars were thrown from the track
before going great distance. One of the
other iron ho2pers had the trucks knocked
from under it, and was dragged some distance,
completely ripping out the bottom but finally
checking the train some three miles above
town. Take 1t altogetherit it was frigntful oc-
currence, and seen in the deep darkness of the
night whipping in and out amongst the gorges
of the mountain, with the sparks and steam
issuing from the locomotive in a vast column
or cautiously climbing down to escape from
almost certain death, it must have presen.ed
scene of fearful import. The name Of the en-
gineer was George Myers. ~
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se q E. y +
EARLY TEACHINGS We all know, though
perhaps few of us ever thought about it, how
common it is in Sunday school story books TO
make all the good little children die and go
to heaven.
The effect of such literature OF the infant
mind is shown in the case of sweet little
boy four years old, who Oh kissing his mother
goodnight. as she pat h,n to bed, said :. <
"Now, ma. would like to be the coolest
little son in the world, if ! wasn't afraid to
be-"
"Why, Johnny ?'' 81,
eOh," returned the little fellow, "you
know that good children all die; !; and want
20 stay with you and papa. | don't want to
die yet"
l,''No, dear, many good little ones live to
grow up and become good aud great men,
said the mother. s.s...
''Do they ?'' asked the child, as his great
eyes opened in wonder. 90 did not knew
that. ! know'd Jossy Grey 'haved like a
good boy, but I thought he was wicked inside,
or else he would die fore he grew so big.'
"What made you think so, little darlins?"
"Why, ma, Mary Lothrop anil Nathan
Dickerman, and all the Tract Society children
died-and all tie good little ones you tell me
stories about die, aud are buried in little short
graves" ,.s.- ..tl,-s s. \
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-16

Sr. GEORGE OF ENGLAND A HUMBUG.
George of Cappadocia, born at Ephiphania,
in Cllicia, was a low parasite. who got a lu-
crative contract to supply the army with ba-
con. A rogne and informer, he got rich and
had to run from justice. lie saved bis money,
embraced Arianism, collected library aud
got promoted by a fraction to the Episcopal
throne Of Alexandria When Julian came,
A. d. sol. George was thrown into prison;
the prison was burst open by the mob, and
George was lvnched, as he deserved And
this precious knave became, in good time, ST.
George of England, patron of chivalry, ein-
blem of victory and civility, and the pride of
the best blood Of the modern world. Strange
that the solid, truth speaking Briton should
derivefrom an imposter! Strange that the New
World should have no better luc ck-that broad
America must wear the name of 4 thief
Amerigo vespucci. the pickle dealer at Seville
who went out in l44O, subaltern with Hois-
da, and whose highest naval rank was boat
swain's mate in an expedition that never sail
ed, msnaged in this lying world to supplant
Columbus. and baptise half the world with his
own dishonest name. Thus nobody can throw
stones. We are equally badly of in our foun-
ders; and the false pickle dealer is an Offset to
the false bacon seller.-TR w. Emerson.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-04-16

e. Boswell once asked Johnson il there
was no possible circumstances under which
suicide would be justifabie. s3' aF 3'a7
''No," was the reply. aFs s. ss5 Pc
"Well," said Boswell, suppose man has
been guilty Of ffaul that he was cenain
would be found out?'' vs-, .,.
"Why then" said Johnson, Sin that case le,
him go to some country where he is NOT
known and not to the Devil where. he Is
Knosvn,N llEH si41s9fsk Fosses 3 -SS
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IT IA within the bosom of their own families
that men appear as they really are. The mask
Must drop from the countenance at TIE fire.
side. There all formality is thrown away,
aid all studied attitude is forgotten, as too
cambrous and oppressive for such scsne.--
So convinced was that shrewd and sagacious
observer, John Newton, Of this, that when he
heard friend, on one occasion, praisins the
characts Of another very highly, aud appeal
ing toshim for his assent, he replied: 81 should
like 10 see the man at his own freside." And
even at your own firesde, your conduct proves
in great degree the reflection and the conir-
nation Of your counsels. Who can calc tilAte
ihe. amount OF benefcent moral influence thst
won may be privileged to shed around your
Far better this quiet sunshine, this dropping
Of the gentle dew Of holy life, in which
every new, day is just a new lesson in good
ness, than exciting dramatic scenes got up in
a household, ~ Il to carry the individuals con-
version by storm. Look at that Cornelius,
and behold the reward and the fruit Of his
piety in s.the devout soldier that waited on
him continually" And we ourselves have re-
ceiveA che testimony Of servants in this very
city, that the Sabbath evening instructions Of
master, irst impressed their minds with the
supreme Importance Of religion, and that the
earnestness of 4 masters family prayers, Illus
trated by bis "holy conversation courled with
Near" won them over, efFsetually and for ever
kipm the world to God. -Dr. A. Thomson.
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EPAyIsG Fos THE PIrcHER.--Dr. Adam
Clarke was preaching to = large congregation
If ireland, and after dwelling in glowing terms
on tie frseness Of the gospel, aud telling them
ct the water Of life could be had without
money and without price," at the conclusion
Of the sermon person announced that . coll
lection would be made to support tie gospel
in foreign parts This announcement DIS
concerted the worthy eoctor, who afterwards
relatea the circumstances TO the lady of the
house where he was stayisg. "True, DOCTOR y
replied Tie hostess sthe water Of life is free,'
swithout money and without price p butthey
must pay Tor the pitchers to carry it in
The conclusion OF this anecdote was followed
.by cheerful smiles and claPping OF hands, and
the cbiIdren showed that they understood its
import by the readiness with which they con.
tributed to the collection. s
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The Hamilton, Massacre-Thrill-
Ing Account by a survivor of
the First Car. NLs3ssst ls4 s7S =

One of the passengers who took the terri
Bile Pinegsinto the Des Jardines canal, in tn,
irstcar, and was still miraculously preserved
thus describes the sensation: h .,yy s,~
Iperce:ved quite CONSERVATION in the cars
passengers running to and fro, apparently
much excited At the same time felt, q
strange sensation, as if paused by something
impeding the motion of the II ain. 1t was no,
a shock, but at the same time every one seem
ed to think that something was wrong. As
was aware of the dangerous character of the
place we were approaching, retained my
seat and advised others to do the same. A
slight pause ehsued, myself and those sitting
with me remained still, but anxiously awaited
the result, when, with one jerk we were pre-
cipitated into the yawning abyss below. -
While descending, retained perfect consci
business, and Eel. that we were going down
some awful precipice. Nota voice was heard
in the descent.
On reaching the bottom there was one gen.
eral crash, after which found myself in to-
talsdarkness hemmed on every side, and crush
ed almost to suffocahon by human bojses and
broken seats. The blood oozed from my
mouth, and it seemed as if eye.y breath Idrew
would be my last. The next few minutes
were the most awful / ever wtnessed-oh
that it may be my lot never to experience the
like again. Some ,prayel, others called upon
the saints. others swore fearful oa,hs and all
seemed writhing in the deepest agony. can
only liken the place to slaughter house. -
Tne blood streamed down over nv face nd
clothes as il some huge beast had been slain
about me. In this situation were placed eighty
or ninety human beings, who, few moments
before, rejoiced in ex cellent health and spirits,
their minds occupied with worldly cares or
pleasures, little thinking that they would be
so soon called into the presence Of their Eter-
nal Judge.
We remained in the position above descri-
bed about ten minutes, during which time
spoke to several around me, advising them to
be patient and wait For help. Tue top of the
car was then Knocked in, giving us light and
air, and enabling us to breathe more freely
At this instant a crow-bar, or something Of
the kind from without grazed my temple, and
the blow was about to be repeated, wheh, by
sudden effort, grasped the instrument and
called upon the person holding it to desist or
he would kill me. Immediately afterwards,
a hand (frcm the size should judge it was a
woman's) was placed completely over my
mouth, SO as nearly to suffocate me With
great exertions removed it, and shortly after
being relieved from the pressure above, l sue
ceeded in dragging myself from the wreck, aud
reaching The edge of the canal, whence was
raised to the top by chain fastened under my
shoulders.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-03-04

MORE TREASURY PLUNDERISG.-0n Monday
last the House of Representatives incorporated
into one of the appropriation bills clause ap-
propriating one hundred and eighty thousand
dollars for the purchase of Books for new menu
bers 1t will be remembered that when this
very Congress passed the bill more than dOub-
ling the compensation of its members, that a
clause was added abolishing this book appropri-
alton, and all other perquisites As these per-
quisites were constantly growing, much credit
was taken for cutting them off, and it was even
said that in the end it would prove an act o.
economy Having drawn their pay, they now
add on the perquisites, and re-instate the ole
plumber system. On saturday last the propo
sition received but q votes; but by dint o
drumming it went through by three majority OF
Monday. We suppose the members took care
that there should be no yea and nay vote, anC
the people will never know who it is that plum
ders them. The act is most disgraceful.
Congress goes on in this way says the Steuben
vile Union, to be called member will soon b
tantamount to calling a man a scondrel.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-03-04
HAZLETON ,& BROTHERS.
Piano Forte
MANUFACTURERS.

No 209 Centre Street. New York
Where may be iuond superior assortment of
Piano FOrtes, in Plain and ornamental Cases, lrmn
ia octave Of the best materials, and pronounced
by distinguished artist to he surpassed. Will
be sold on the most reasonable terms and warrant
ed to stand in any climate. Order from the country
promptly attended TO and each Piano guaranteed to
lNt stac Ct. il let se,tte IisEo " Ay Lt 70
ir,tt to US. We refrr ding the mcIev aLdfieislt
At the great Exhibition at tie CRY stall Pala.,, !,
New York, 1853, Il Prize Medal was awarded to
Hazleton & Brothers, for the superior quality of
their Piana Fortes, which were tested in Touch
Tone, Equality, and Du rablity of Tune, and placed
in the highest grade by the following Distinguished
William Norris Chairman on Musical In
strpments; Julian. Max Maretzek, w. II. Fry; II.
$. Wi lis, f. Eisleldt, z. Meignen, Emeiias Girac
Dwight, Jury on Musical Instruments, George +.
Blistow, Secretary on Musical Instruments. -eg
June Is, 1856 ly.