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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

WILD SILK The depths of the Central
American forests viii probably yield some
new articles Of commerce. In the OIancha
there is found hanging from tho trees sort
of sack, some twoifeet in depth, which 10 tbs
nest Of spcciee OF silk worm. In 1894, six
pounds wera sent to England where it was
made into handkerchiefs Of excellnt quality.
A proftible tradein this article might, perhaps
be established, as this material can be gathered
in any required quantity. An old Mexican
author spcaks At Wild silk rs abundant in the
Isthmus Of Tehunntepec, and states that they
were accustomed to gathered Cor sxportation
Cal. Paper. ss 80 So
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

Young man, don't live crusty bachelor; it
is not good for you. 1t will neither improve
your morals. health. nor your beauty. Marry
as soon as you can make it convenient, and
can shapeyo affairs to support wife. But
when you marry. don't fall in love with face
instead Of a woman. Remember that common
sense is a rare virtue. much better that silver
gold and fashion. Don't court and marry erin
oline and money bags, simply becauselt is erin
oline or gold in plenty; but look for sound,
practical sense in woman firsts-that is the
touch stone to try her other qualities by.
When you have that, all else comes Your
wife, that is to be, il she's full common sense,
win grow to your way of thinking and make
you grow to hers. A woman who has wo-
monty love in her heart, will find way to make
your love towards her grow as the wears 90
over you both. And another thing needs to
be needed, and that is-a common sense wo-
man is not to be found where fashion insist
upon dragged young females into whirl,
where there is simply idle gossip and little
brain. g
4Vuus unsu uuiIV Ss0uu iOoAI0y &kt0T l0dt
young woman who has: the distinguished air,
the reputation of dirt and belle, whose faith
er has heaps Of cash; for it is not Impossible
that while you are straining you. eyes, you
may be turning your back upon some iunob-
trusiye little damsel whom nature has cut as
your other half, and who may be just that
pleasant faced, placid tempered, loveable -
tie creature who will thiak enough OF YOU to
60 with you to the end Of the world, and stay
BY and comfort yon when you get gray-hair-
ed and 6dgety. Tsjt z !
Marry. young gentleman, and keep your
selves out Of scrapes. Have something to live
fors A man alone in the world isn't more
than halt man, and the world wants entire
men. So mend yourself, and be happy. And
yoa shall have reason to say It was \ good
thing yoa resolved to marry, and refused. to be
. solitary, besr-drinking, pipe-smoklng bach
elor, il you succeed as well in your effort as he
who, once young man like you, is now
simply Old, contentsd and comfortable. II Life
illustrated.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

The Missouri Legistnre recently diss
posed Of a delicate case in the following man
ner: A young woman having borne to young
man q son and heir. which he, not refusing to
father-still refused to legitimizs by honor
able marriage, she came up praying to change
her name, which was done, she and the child
assuming the appellation Of the daddy.
Served him right, sFa
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}OLD SERIES, VOL. 3, NO. ~
TERMS, 81 so I'm Advance.

The Captain lost every bet he made until his
two thousond dollars were once more in the
pocket Of the gambler. Serb was the banker,
and asfas, as he won, he crammed the money
into his pocket. The Captain became much
excited, and bet with desperation, until o.e
thousand dollars over his former winnings
werein Serbs pocket book. The money lost,
after the first three thousand, was not the Cap-
tain's and now thousand dollars more Of il.
was in the same fix. t 3 g @9Hsiss 7aslresl
The Captain finally declared himself out OF
cash, and insisted on playing upon credit.
s'No credit" said Serb, Fsa 2r#0ia ss&
"Crack up the cash, Captain, or close the
game" esasf s seeTf .tiR ESI
"IwilI bet my schooner" said the Captain
t"Give us a pen, ink and paper, Captain, "saidg|
Serb, 'sand will draw bill Of sale for the
vessel" efae
Tho Captain furnished the stationary, and
Serb drew up q bill and transfer, paid the Cap
tain the cash, and then continued the game, The
Captain soon lost his last dollar. 7.
II will play for your watch,' said Scrib.-2
The watch was staked and lost.
tWillplay for any personal property you may
have,' said Serb. s' II tEt
The desperate Captain could think OF noth-
ing more, and was aboatto give upto despair,
when Aleck whispered into his ear that he had
afew large u,arIing spikes, and he thoughtthay
sooner than Serb would sante or deal" with
one Of them, he would disgorge. Serb was
now tryingto make arrangements with the sail
ors. bring the schooner about and return to the
city. The Captain was the eveof throwing
himself over board when Aleck made the re-
mark relative to the marling spikes. He then
suspected foul play, and asked an explanation.
ssYou are robbed" said Aleck. Examine
the wheel. -e 2afr saa f7'ss
The Captain instantly grabbed the wheel,
and rushed into the cabin and closed the door
before Scribor Aleck could prevent him
Tho wheel was soon exposed, and found fali
Of what gamblers eaIl "snakes.o The Cap
tain Immediately returned the wheel, and then
in cool and deliberate manner, gave Serb to
understand that he expected surrender Of
the bill Of sale he had on his schooner, to-
gether with his watch and what money he had
lost belonging to his creditors, but that he
might keep the two thousand he had won the
day before. To this Serb sneered, and re-
marked that he played no chili's gams-that
he was owner and commander Of that schoon-
er, and that any attempt at disorder would be
nothing short Of mutiny, and would be punish-
ed with death.
The Captain, fpding that soft words would
not answer, and having secreted large marl-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

q We have news from Ohio, Indiana an1
Kentucky, that the corn is rattiag to dieas-
trous extent, both that which IS on the st,lka
and in the cribs. This'is mastsT ot raea
Importance.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

@A rural poet, in describing his lady
love, says ssshe is graceful as water lily,
while her breath Is like an armfal Of clover
His case il certainly approaehing crisis,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

cE Mr. Simpson, editor Of the Day Book,
died suddenly in the Long Island ears yuatsr-
day afternoon. He left the depot in slhe 40
train for his residence, near Cypress Hills.-
Upon issuing from the tunnel in Atlantic-st., !,
he was discovered t0 be dead. His death wss
supposed to have been disease of the heart.
IN. Y. Post. FeA 3
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fTA witness being asks 4 how he knew
that two certain persons were man and wife,
replied Why, dog on Il, i've heard 'em scold-
ing each other mors'n fifty times.' The svi-
denee was held q conclusive.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

WA button of i the index of . bachelor.
An Irish debate is the index Of row. "A
bright poker is the index Of cold hearth.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

GA gentleuan suggests that the Lsgts0es
turs, at the earliest poipspt AftAs their nesa-
ing, pass an Aaabijng act 10 snabls psosle tc
pay their saxssi
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

a An hooest maa 10 believed without III
oath, eoE hfsrcputation swsArs for hin, =. Is "
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

ABORTION IN Cows.---To avoid abortion
be careful not to feed on stimulating food dn-
ring the pariod d sssAtion. Too high feed.
ing is the general cause OF abortion in cows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-08

for the urns of the departed which were called.
from their appearance, cOlumbiaria = dove
eotes-by the Romans. The ashes of those who
loved each other tenderly might mngle in one
urn, If we would say Let not their dust be
parted, for their two hearts in life were single
hearted"
There is nothing irreverent to the dead in
cremation. SOuthey expressed very emphati-
cally why man might desire it for his friends :
q" The nasty custom of intermentr' he saws
makes the idea Of a dead friend more un-
pleasant We think of the grave, corruption.
and worms Burning would be much better. -
The true feeling is that with which the sur
geon ends his pamphlet, using the words of
Sir Thomas Browne IT'S all one where we
lye, or what becomes of our bodies after we are
dead, ready to be anything in the extasie of
being ever"
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OFFICIAL,
TREASURY DRPAYyMENr.

September g, l957.S
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the holders
OF stocks Of the United States that this Department
will purchase such certificates shall be received
here, duly assigned to the United States. previous
to the lst day of November next st the rates here
tofore offered and paid, viz:
10 per cent. premium on the loan of 1912;
1G per cent. premium on loans of I8I7 and 1919 and
6per cent. premium on Texas indemnity per cent.
stock, together with the interest accrued in each
case from lst July.
Certificates Of stock received here on or after the
lst day OF November, until further notice shall be
given. will be purchased at the following rates, VIZ
8per cent. premium on the lO2n Of 1872
il per cent. premium on the loans OF Is47 and 1873
and
per cent. premium Texas indemnity per
cent. stock, with the accrued interest payable there
on, respectively.
Where certificates Of stock inscribed and trans
f@rable on the books Of the Treasury shall be re-
oeIvcd here, gncd to tho United States between
the lst December, when the transfer books will be
closed, and the lst January. when the half yearly
interest is payable, the accrued interest for the half
year must he expressly assigned to the United States
by the stockhulder. as no interest for tho current
half year be included in the settlement. but the
same will be payable by the Assistant Treasurer on
the interest schedules as heretofore.
In all cases the purchase sums will be settled in
favor Of the lawful holder of the stock who shall
assign 1t to the United States IN the mode prescribed
by the regulations of assignments of stock and re-
mIttanoe will he made Of the amount by draft on the
Assistant Treasurers at Boston, New York. or
Philadelphia at the option of the party in whose
favor tho settlement shall be made One days addi-
tional interest Ill be added from the day of receipt
here for the draft TO be sent by mail.
HOWELL COBB,
Sc 25-dtf Secretary of the Treasury.
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NEW MODE or TRANSPORTING PRODUCE-
For some months past, considerable quantities
otfarm produce and other periShablo substances
have been brought to the city from remote
points, through the inStrumentality of new
description of rail-car, fitted up on the ere
frigeratOr; principle; and though delayed on
the road By adverse circumstances, and notwith-
stohding the prevalence of hot weather the
transpor tatlon was effected without injury to
tho contents Ofthe car. Sosuccessful have been
these efforts, and so favOrably, in a pecuniary
point Of view, can the work be performed, that
1t is probable the business may become one of
much Importance. Ii choice articles for house
hold dconsumption-sucha as beef, game 6c.-can
be brought to the city from tho Western country
IN prime order and at n reduced cost to con-
sumers, the success Of the plan is established
1t Is claimed by those personally concerned that
these ends have already been realized ONLY
n few cars have thus far been employed, and an
effort Is making, by stock subscriptions among
private families, to so increase the number that
the Market Car Company (already incorpor-
ated under the laws OK this State) can have at
least one car daily delivered in the city, laden
with meats butter. eggs, &c.
The Refrigerator Car. are the inventions of
AZcl :. Lyman, and tho principle involved in
their construction is applied with great facility
to houses, boxes, or other reccptacIes designed
for cooling and preserving perishable articles.
by this invention an artificial atmosphere j.
created-pure, dry and cold. We are told that
fresh meats and poultry have been brought from
the " eStern States TO the city of New York,
during the extreme heat ofthe summer months
a season when the value and utility of the inyen-
ton would be subjected to a severe test-with
complete success. BY one arrival fifteen hun
dred turkeys, chickens, geese, &c, and one hun
dred and eighty carcases of mutton, were de-
llvered in this city in good condition as when
hrst placed in the car. in which they remained
nLnrtse1a aaHS.-N. ]. J0Nr. of Coni1nerce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-08

IHs EVANGELICAL ALLIASCE.-The Evan
gelical Alliance commenced its sitting at Berlin
on the 9th Of September Mr. Wright. the
American ambassador, addressed the meeting
in an eloquent speech. Bishop Simpson spoke
briefly in the name Of the MethOdsts of Amer
ica, and Rev. DR.. Baird read an address from
the Protestant Christians Of America to the con-
ference, which, he stated, had received the Gig
natures Of the most distinguished Protestant
Christians in the United States, and had also
been adopted by several religious bodies such
as the synod of the Associa ted II efOrmed Church
me General Assembly Of the New School Pres
byterIan Church, and also had received the sig
natures OF many prominent members cf the Old
school Presbyterian Church. the Associate
Church, the Reformed Dutch Church. the
southern Church, the Baptist, Methodist, Epis-
cOpal, MOrayian, and other churches. Able
addresses we're delivered by Dr. jacob and the
celebrated DIR. Merle d'Aubisne, of Geneva. so
well known by his history Of the reformation in
the sixteenth century. The convention, amount
ing to about nine hundred members. paid n
visit to Potsdam, where they were Hospitality
received and entertained by the king and royal
family. His Majesty made brief but appro-
priat, speech upon the occasion. There wero
. esent at the conference between thirty and
IoI ty clergymen from the United States.
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RsPORTRD DUELs AT WEST PoINr-The
editor Of the Rochester Democrat has seen a
statement from pretty reliable source, TO the
effect that r duel was recently fought between
two officers at West Point, in which one was
rathor severely wounded. The other one. who
had done gallant service in Mexico. was at once
ordered of TO Utah, and the affair was not
made public. The same authority is given for
the statement that recently, while a corp, OF
cadets were ordered on some special duty. the
young men took offence at the orders Of person.
IN command Of the squad, and one Of them
rushed at the officer with his sword drawn, and
at once commenced furious attack The
officer stood upon his defence, and finally sue
ceeded in disarming his opponent, who was all
the while becoming more hot and rash. In dis
possessing him Of his weapon the cadets sword
arm was wounded. lie retired to have his
wOEnd bound up, and while absent one of his
comrades assumed his place in the combat
The wounded man returned and again took his
sword, and with increased violence attacked
the othcer, who found it necessary to use all his
skill and vigOr in parrying the blows of his
Antagonist. When the affair had become ap-
parently one of life and death between the
combatants, Il senior officer came upon the
ground and put an end to it. The cadets who
participated in the combat were arres ted, and
it was supposed would be dismissed One of
them 1t Is stated is a son Of Gen. Jesup.
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THEIMPROvED SETS OF TEETH.

:, NJ. LOOMS, NJ; D., the inventor snd patsntee OF
successfully introduced his improvement; inSpS~
various cities, has now permanently estab- ~~-lIO
IIsheG himself in Washington.
This Improvement for Sets of Teeth consists chief
!y In ma king set of but one PecG Of MATERIAL and
that IndestructIhe mineral No metal is used in
their construction and they therefore free from
galvantc action ard metaiIc taste. There are HC
!"ntS 10 become h!!ed with moisture or PARTICLES O
food, hence they are pure ard clean. They are
lighter, stronger, less clumsy far more durable AMI
3Ttural IN their appearance. vii! gIve reward o
One Thousand Dollars To any one wine will produce
similar WORK of art 10 equal mine purity, beauty
durability, artistic excellence any other requisite
quality.
All work respOnslby warranted.
Y7S Penna. avenue, between ilth and 18th streets,
np lS-ly
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE.

h. II. MILLER, SON & CO. IMPORTERS,
ALEXANDRIA, Va,
~ NliRve received two lnstalments Of theirR
EStayf fall supplies from the SnsIsh fGtteTIes "
49, and will continue to receive accesslous to z
~ their stock tIl! the business son sets in. -
K. II. MILLER, son i Co. can assure their friends
and customers that their stock shall he Of the most
desirable description and that their prices will com
pare tayorably with those Of any dealers IN their line
IN any Other market in the United States.
X. III. MILLER, Son a. Co. have prepared them
selves to offer to merchants every IHduccment to
make their purchases IN theIr line.
WINDOW GLASS
They have just received via Antwerp and New
York from the great mandatory Of II aux" Now
Brussels. l+) box rs French WIEiuw {; Of suIa
quality and OF different thlcknesScS VIII ch tpy
have imported under such circumstances enable
them TO offer superior article a. very moderst te
prices agl-tf
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Dancing.
FASHIONABLE DANCING.

PROF. Fl. w. MUNDER most respectfully an
nounces to his frIeLds former patrons. and IA
pnbiIc generally, that his School, corner 9Th "A
and ID street, is now open for instruction in tTA
the above beautiful aud necer sary Accomplish i.
mcnt, every Tuesday and Thursda. afternoon from
iuntl O'Clock for young Ladies Misses, and Mas
ters, and on the samo evenings from 71s until a.,
O'Clock. fOr Gentlemen.
Prof NJ is prepared 70 Introduce some Of the fin
est new Dances that has ever been introduced In
THIS or any other City IN the country.
All those who wish to prepare for the spproa ching
gay season, w"u; DO wei! 10 Join the above classes
as early as possible.
y. B. Ladies and GCn,lemen who desire to form
private classes, or II receive instruction snEiv can
do so on Tuesday. "Wednesday, or Thursday morn.
Iag from unIIl u clock. DC li-en.f
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NCIN ACADE MY.

NJ. Il F. GASZYNSKI and DAUGHTER have
me honor t. announce to the Ladies and len "a
tlemen of Washington and GeOrg gntown that ~
ne Will re oPon his Glasses for Dancing in "a
" ashIn2ton on rlday, the 9th of October at 10y,
Mr.. Crnuch's Hall, corner Of nth 81. ard Pa ay
over Farnham 8 Bookstore, for Misses and Masters,
from o'clock p. M; for Ladies and tient!en'n,
from clock D. m. GeOTgetown-on "Wednesday
tho 9TH OF October, Mt Miss HsrrUver's Ladies Sem,
mary. from o clock p. m.
For terms and particulars appllca ion can be mad 2
at Mr.. u. residence, VI f. street, between 9th and
l"th streets Sc l26m
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A SINGULAR EXECUTIoN We published n
ie" dsyS ago an account OF the execution, under
Lynch law, in PontotOc, Mississippi. of one
tray, for the murder of Abernethy. The scene
seems TO nave been one of those curious blend
lngS OF the terrible and absurd, the savage and
benevolent, which our highly original western
population have no difficulty in extempOrizing
At the shortest notice. The populace beinS
themselves judge. jury, and eXecutioner, SEN
fenced the prisoner to death and lead him forth
with moose around his neck, to d convenient
tree. Being requested to confess his guilt. not
ot course for the satisfaction of the wise tribu-
nal, which would not have sentenced him TO die
without proof of his guilt or criminality. he de-
MES that he committed the murder; whereupon.
shocked at the depravity of a wretch who could
lie In sight of his coffin, Judge Lynch orders
him TO be Immediately hung This prompt pro.
ceedIng appears to have at once aroused the
torpid conscience Of the criminal and he in
stantly made clean breast of it, giving all the
particulars OF the murder and declaring that
at that moment, he saw bell burning beneath
him like straw. A his request. the brothers of
the deceased were then brought to him assured
him OF forgiveness, and both parties exchanged
sentiments OF very gratifying and creditaL!e
character. After this, military man present
one Major Steele. was called upon 10 make n
prayer, 10 which call he responded with much
effect, and greatly to the edifcation of the as
sembled. company. The prayer being ended
collect ction was taken up for the benefit of the
wite and children OF the unfortunate gentleman
about to suffer the last penalties and the sum
of $3.50 was raised. These pious and benevolent
dutie' having been performed, the prisoner was
attached TO the limb of tree, and his anima-
ton at once suspended. The whole affair an.
pears to have passed Gf in the most humane
and even agreeable manner; and tho assembly
having devOutly finished their prayer. and
aims giving, separated without the slightest
suspicion that, in the eye of Law, they had Just
committed as clear a deed of murder as that Of
Gray upon Abernsthy thy.-RichmOnd Dispatch.
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Dentistry, &c.

nR. WILLARD, DENTIST, LATE OF CHI.
~ CAGO, would respectfully inform the cit ~@
lzenS of the District and volnlty, that hav- Sy2Sy
ing located himself IN WASH ngton, ne is SIlIo
now prepared to perform all operations In his profes
s0z, IN the most approved style.
Once, No. $50, Penn. avenue, adjoining Gautier's
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III The Emperor of Russia and Col Sam
Colt having a misunde rstanding In regard to the
pc rformance of a contract, like sensible men, ,
have agreed to submit all the matters In contro-
versy to three American gentlemen, who will act
rs referees