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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-11-12
Commercial.
Courier office.
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We took up ST. Louis paper this morning, and the
FIRST article that caught attention was fnan-
cial" one We looked at the next one-'twas about
Suspensions" Passed 10 the third one--'twas all
about "Bank Failuresl" Our sympathies were inter
estedwe looked farther Another article contain
ed theory explaining the of the present 'de
pressed state of the money market. We became sud
denly very nervous, and nvoluntarily placed
hand where port is usually deposited;
but remembering its emptiness, suddenly withdrew
IT, After heaving sigh we dared to read on. The
next article contained proposition to relieve the
whole country Of its present embarrassments." We
breathed easier Farther communication
from zone who knows" in which the writer declares
that there is hope for the criss," but that
all going rapidly to eternal smashi" Here we stop
ped and, after rejecting moment, confessed to
self that individually this true. SO far the
balance Of mankind" were concerned thought it
probable, judging from the scanty receipts at the
Courier Office for the last two months.
Our only regret was that travelling in compa
nv with men who did believe In the first article of
our creed: "PAy PRNrER.n We question the
thodoxy of any delinquent who violates this "essen
tiat" "Those In arrears will please take notice"
While we continued reading we thought of counting
the number OF articles upon Banks y "Pancs ""Cri
ses," "Pressures," "Reiefs," &C., but nearly all
were upon the topics we have concluded to say
to readers this week, that discover brighter
prospects in the future, and have hopes for the
country only the world shall adopt plan, which
we promised to 'promulgate' few weeks ago.
Our theory is this That every man shall, as soon
and far he can, pay schdt he ores at whatever
sacrifice; thus keeping in circulation all the money
he can command, giving every other man the means
and opportunity Of doing the After doing this
let every spay as he goes" and novice can
at once every body would be relieved.
This is plan If any has any better, let him
"sing it out"--we will ddopt1.
We have material change to note in our market
prices. Our price currant will show nearly the mar
ket value Of the several articles therein named
We think farmers ought to be satisfied with the
prices they get for their products As general thing
they find ready sale and higher figures than at any
other place in the State. Whatever may be the con-
diton Of things during the coming winter and the
prospect is certainly dark enough to satisfy the gloom
lest DESIRE need fear famine, there is abundance
and to spare Let get ready for the worst; shall
what shall G.
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Merchants Garg.ing Oil.

This valuable medicine combines the nee
essary qualities to entitle it to public favor
Long experience furnishes ample testimony
ha' as a Liniment adapted to meet the wants
and emergencies of all classes, merchants
Gargling OIL" in its appropriateness to both
man and beast, merits the appreciation with
which it is received. Possessing in high de-
gree the properties of an anodyne and restor-
alive, ii has a wonderful influence over many
painful diseases. Its great efficacy to heal is
attributable to the chemical combination of
the choice ingredients of which it is COM
posed.
w. f. ElmendOrf is the authorized
agent for the sale of this medicine at this
place. Sold also by druggists and merchants
usually in the vicinity. Wholesale by med-
cine dealers In all large towns. n39.
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FORWARDING AND Commission AT BEN
ToNsPoRT.--Our old friends, Sanford g. Han
cock, have engaged in the forwarding and
commission business at Bentonsport, the pre-
sent terminus OF the X. s. Ft. ID. r. r. We
take pleasure in commenting them to all who
receive goods by that road, as safe and relia-
BILE men, worthy of all confidence. Another
firm engaged in the same business at Bentons-
port, is Moore & Sears. They are highly re-
commended TO US, as worthy of confidence,
and we take pleasure in recommending them
also. The cares of both these houses will be
found elsewhere.
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SoRGHo SYRUp.-We are greatly indebted
to our friend, MIR. VIM. Pedrick, one of our
best Wapello farmers, for a generous speci-
men of Chinese Sugar Cane Syrup, manrfac-
tured by him from cane of this years raising,
which will compare favorably with the best
eEhads % gallons Of syrup from about of an
acre Of the cane. He expressed the juice
with wooden rollers constructed by himself,
not yielding more than half of the juice, but
answered very well for the first year. We are
obliged to Mr.. l'edrick for his attention in the
premises and hope he will have lots of lass.s
another year.
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OF all the thousands and millions which

OF allthe thousands and millions which the
great destroyer, Consumption, has gatherei to
the tomb, every single case began with cold
Ii this had been attended to, might have been
well; but being neglected, under the fatal de-
fusion that it would swear itself off /" it trans
ferred its deadly action to the substance of the
lungs exciting there the formation Of tubucles.
Although difficult to cure at this stage of the
disease, yet, there is abundant testimony that
HalPs Balsam for the lungs has restored to
health, patients who have been given up by
physians as incurable. VIM. f. Elmendorf,
j. l. Taylor of Ottumwe are agents for its sale
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GAMEl-Our friend and neighbor, Mr. C. A..
Bradshaw IN addition to being capital fellow
generally, is great Sportsman. Yesterday he
presented himself in our Sanctum loaded down
with Prairie Chickens. 70 in number all the re-
su/t Of one shO: of a double barrel gun. He
said that he could have killed fifty or more just
sas easily. Some Of those Chickens we ex-
'pect to discuss. Mr.. b. has laid US under OBJ
LEGATIONS for them
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BENToNsPoRT.-This place seems to be en-
joyihg good degree Of prosperity, since the
completion of the railroad. Among the insti-
tutions Of the place, which travellers will find
a source Of comfort and convenience is first
rate hotel, admir- ably kept BY Robinson & Bal
lingall, where will be found good acc ommoda-
tons at reasonable prices. The Ashland House
is the place to stop at Bentonsport.
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CAIsn.

~ TO MY pATRoNS--I would return my sincere
thanks for the good share of public patronage bestowed
upon my establishment, and would say, that,
the lateness of the season in which my
store opened, Il have added largely to my stock,
and have larger stock of articles In my line than
be found in store west OF the Mississippi Hav
ing had fourteen years experience in the drug business
and having competent assistant, physicians and 9TH
ers requiring medicines be confident Of being
suited In every respect. VIM r. ELMEND0RF,
Apothecaries' Hall, Richards Buildings,
uot5 OttumWa Iowa
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New BANK.-Severa! citizens of Ashland
in this county. finding currency scarce, have
established bank of their ownto supply the
article, which they call the Farmers & Me-
' chants Bank. Samuel M. Wright is Presi
dent, Thomas Ping, Cashier, and Thomas Fos-
ter, Register. The bills are handsomely en-
graved by Dunforth, Wright s. Co., New York.
Friend Ping informs US that they have specie
to redeem all their issues. This movement of
our Ashland friends is result of the hard
dmes. good Banking Law is the only
remedy
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A TIP OvER.--One OF the Western Stage
.Company's hacks was tipped over on saturday
night about one mile this side of Fairfield, and
five passengers, inc GLIDING the editor Of this pa
per, tumbled out into the rain ard mud, or one
of the darkest and most uncomfortable nights
ypf the s=asoi. NO injury was done to any one,
but the situation Of all was anything but pleas
ant. 1t was one of the incidents of travelling
by stage, moreover, to which the public are
getting quite familiar
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PAPER WAREHoUsE.--Messrs. Eaton and
Claflin have opened Warehouse on Fifth st.
between Main h Johnson, Keokuk, for the
purpose Of dealing extensively in paper. We
have made our winter purchases of this house,
and cheerfully commend it to the notice
Of Printers in this part of the State as furnishing
at present the best facilities for getting our
supplies. See Card.
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PENNSYLVANIA FoUEpRY.-Runner, Wick
ersham & Wykof, Keokuk, Iowa, have very
heavy establishment employed in manufacture
ing Steam engines, muIev and circular saws,
mill gearing, brass, boiler, and sheet iron
work, &C., which has unusual facilities for
supplying the Des Moines valley with every
thing IN that line. Their card will be found
10 another place.
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THE p. o. & b. RAILROAD The travel
ling public are referred to an advertise ment Of
this road in another column. To those going
tointerior Illinois, to st. Louis, to Chicago, or
to the East, it presents inducements equal,
and in many particulars superior to all others.
II will be seen that connections are made with
all roads, north, east, aud south. 1t will, we
believe, prove to be a successful competitor
for the travel Of southern Iowa.
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ADVANTAGE OF DEEP PlowING.-Capt
Isaac Carver, of Searspoet, Mass, while plow-
ing on his farm, Oct. 23d, turned up An iron
pot containing $500 in gold and silver coin.-Ex.
1--WE are decidedly in favor of deep blowing,
and would recommed the same to our Wapeilo
farmers. II they should not be so fortunate as
to find 1t by the spot tulp' when they pillow,
they will have pots full when they reap.-Ep.
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The Courier ONCE,

Is In want Of almost everything to eat, drink, wear
and pay debts with. Subscribers and others who
wish to sapply with Wood. Coal, Flour Beef Pork
Butter Lard, Chickens, Eggs, Potatoes, Corn, Corn
Meal, Buck-wheat Flour, &C., win please bring them
right along Come in without knocking. Always at
home to such calls.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT
AND NO HUMBUG!
THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER PRESENTED TO
rIIr oIrI1rNs N ~ NJ . nIrI 4 % eoIrNru,

THE CITIZENS OF WAPELLO COUNTY,
a DLER a FEINEMAN take pleasure in
"A informing their friends and the public generally
that they have received and continue receive daily
their heavy mammoth stock of fall and winter goods
direct from New York and Philadelphia.
Having bought their entire stock for cash. Whereby
on account of the great money panic In the east they
bought their goods very cheap, and intend to favor
thsir customers with the same bargains again.
Having come to the conclusion that "bird in the
hand Is worth two in the BUSH have adopted the
ready system consequently the price of goods
come down, thereby making difference from 10 TO %
per cent. cheaper than any other house in Ottumwa
We would respectfully invite the attention of buyers
of fancy and staple dry goods, comprising full and
complete assortment of cacoes, maslns, drills plain
and figured delains, apaccas, French and English
rnos and every variety and style Of ladies' dress
goods and trimmings.
Especial attention Is requested to their large stock
Of clothing consisting of over coats Of all styles and
qualities cloth and Cashmere dress and business coats
pants and vests and full assortment of gents farm
ishng goods, also heavy stock Of boots aud shoes,
hats aud caps aS3 A
Now, and all are especially invited to give us a
call and examine the goods and prices and judge for
themsel es.
Remember the cheap place, at the old stand the
corner OF the three story building adjoining the Curlew
House. \ $3.50
P.s Feeling thankful for the patronage heretofore
extended TO US do most respectfully solicit
tnuance OF the same. Respectfully,
n32-6w All.
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TILLINGHAsT, LANE Il BUEL.--This House
import and deal in Hardware, Cutlery. Guns,
&C., at 1873 Main-st., Keokuk. We place
their card In our Keokuk column this week,
and solicit attention to it. The House bears a
first rate reputation.
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T0ur friend, Mr.. j. +. Haynes, Of Pleas
ant Township, presented US She other day with
some very fine turnips and beets, specimens Of
his crops the present season, fof which he
will please accept our thanks.
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RibIe soeietY Rccord.

Flfy-one copies Of the Bible Society Record may be
found at the store of g. D. Hackworth. Any who
has contributed the funds of the Society have
a number of the Record, each month, by paying the
postage. D. A. SPAULD1NG,
Secretary Of the Mapello Co. Bible Society.
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Qua TABLE.-Wr leave out our Table
this week, as we are unable to give the Off
cial vote. When we get that we shall pub
lish it complete.
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CATTLE STRAYED!

STRANED from the subscriber, living miles
- below Otumwa, about the middle of September
last two head OF work cattle, years Old color red
white faces, well matched spots around the eyes alike
one pale red, is the smallest, and his right horn
dropping They are marked, but mark not recollect-
ed Any person giving Information where said cattle
can be found, will be suitably rewarded Address me
at the ottumwa, p. D.
sanford DAVIS.
Wapeiio county, Oct. 18th, 1S57-3tnoS3
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IA Book forecery Mans Library"
Rare Inducements to Agents.

Canyassers wanted to obtain subscribers for the
COMPREHENSIVE GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY, ANCIENT AND
MoDEsN, OF THE WORLD; by S. G. Goodrich, (Pe-
ter Parey) Handsomely bound in cloth gilt, and IL
instraed with 300 beautiful engrayings and so maps
Price x3 Sold only by agents, to each of whom a spe
cial district will be given. Applicants should state
what counties they would like TO canvass The book
is now ready. Copies will he by mall post paid
receipt of the price. Bills all solvent banks Ia
ken at par. The "Hoae J0gradi says of this work:
mo family whatever should be without it," For full
particulars in regard to agency, address,
GEORGE w. ELLIOTT,
Publisher aud Bookseller
No. liz William Street New York
~ All kinds Of Sehsol and Miscellaneous Books
Cheap Publications, Stationary and Maps furnished at
the very lowest prices. Orders solicited.
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STONE CUTTING.

VNHE subscriber would announce to the eilixen. 81
ouumwa and wapello couaty,, that he will be
able hereafter to furnish good a quality of Lime
Stone for caps, ss and other stone work for houses
cut ready for be obtained anywhere In the
west, and at the lowest rates. Workmanship guaran-
teeo 10 be as good as can be done In Keokuk or ST.
Louis Persons from distance can be Accommodates
with cut stone or common for building stone
Ottumwa, March 26-nol5-ly WIN MALONE
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Local ann 5HtsfeIlaueous
OTTUMWA CITY (.IJARDS.

NNHERE will be meeting Of the company, for drill
IL at the new court house, every Saturday evening,
at half past o'clock BY order OF the Captain.
n25-3m2 w. w. FARLEY, 0rd'y serg't.
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SperfaI Notices .
ReIiRiOuS Notice.

RIGHTEOUS NOtiCes
The Baptist Church win meet, for divine worship,
regularly every Sabbath Morning, IL o'clock, at the
Court House. Preaching by Rev. J. I. Robert.
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S 7 O NJ e w A r e
MEAT MARKET.

MEAT MARKET.
The undersigned begs leave to say to
the Citizens otttumwa, that he has OPEN y
eda Nj lark Ell OH Front Street, $3.50
opposite the curew House, where he win be happy
A. NJ, In quantities to suit the daily wants WVa
Of families He solieits such encouragement -
ness permanently. J. w BR0WH
Oct. 2S-n34-lv
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LOTS FOR SAFE!

SEVERAL Lots, desirable for private residences.
- and at convenient distance from business part OF
the city, some lying on the bluff may be obtained az
lar prices and with usual credit by application the
Stewart, at his office, above Pumroy d Dickys Drug
Store who authorized TO dispose of the lots lathe
forenoon or Mondays, Wednesdays, and SATURDAYS 1
may be found at the Office Of Mr. Stewart and win be
prepared to show the lots to any who wish to pur-
chase. los n RORFpr
Ottumwa, Sept. list, '5l-n2I.f
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-01-23
SUGAR OR MOLASSES FOR PRESERV
ING MEAT.

The season has come when farmers will
commence slaughtcring and laying down meat
such as beef and pork for use during the com
ing year. Almost every one has some rule
by which he governs himself in this operation
The editor of the Cultivator quotes from the
Montreal Witness various rules for curing
provisions, from which we extract the follow
ing IN regard to the use of molasses or sugar
in preserving meat:
The use of sugar or molassos is gaining
favor among packers, as preserving meat in a
superior and hotter manner, having fine fla
vor' keeping better, and ncyor becoming rust,
and however old, never excessively salt
II has been asserted on high medical authori-
ty, that the use of sugar in curing meat,
would prevent that fearful disease, soa-scuryy.
II has been used in curing hams for long
time; indeed, good favored ham can not be
cured without it but it is of the greatest
Importance in curing beef which is to be kept
any length of time, or which is required of a
fine flavor. 1t is used in the first process a.
long with the salt for dried provisions-say
one pound of sugar or one pint Of molasses
to four pounds Of salt. With picked meats
1t is used in tho last process along with salt.
to pack up the meat in the cask, say about
half of each, sugar and salt
IN ofuer that our readers may understand
what is meant by first process and last process
above named, we should say that the manner
OF curing is as folows--no saltpetre is used
Flrst-Iho pieces must consist of beef, six
pound pieces Of pork four pound pieces ~
seeond--The salt must be good, and if salt
petre IS desired, but very little should be used
lhird-Ihe meat must be dry rubbed for
three or four days, at least once a day, to ex-
tract certain quantity of water, and to chem
ical!y alter the meat. Fourth-The meat TO
be put into pickle so as to cure il sufficiently;
1t should remain ten days, or until it is re-
quired to be packed. Fith--lt must be well
washed with water; if necessary, scroped or
cut sixth-Packed away in barrels with
coarse SAT- and the package filed up with
clean pickle If they are to be dried or smo
ked, the dry salt is enough.
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llonth's Rrpartmrnt.
BOYs MIC W1sH mo- BE MEN.

Bad habits appear, sometimes. to be more
easily formed than good ones, and that man is
bundle of habits, seems TO admit of lit
tie doubt. How often we see boys who arc
naturally straight and well formed. sitting
cmlcd up in such a manner as to cramp the
lungs, the heart, liver and stomach. to the ut.
Ter ruin Of health. Boys do not think how
much evil they are doing to their health and
constitutions by thus sitting.
lt will not only make them round-should-
cred, Informed, and awkward in their APP
pcaranco, but undermine health and shorten
life
Wridng-dosks are often too low which
compels the pupil to bend to his work Care
should be taken by teachers and parents that
the height of the desks be properly graduated
TO the size of pupils. Carelcssncss on this
subject, quite as frequently as Ignorance Of
its evil tendency, induces the parties interes-
ted to neglect this matter.
We call attention to this subject. now that
the winter schools are about commencing.
with view to save not few rapidly growing
boys, whose plastic bodies are easily dcformcd
by sitting crooked. at school and elsewhere.
Many children are allowed to sit on broad
solas. or deep chairs, which induces them to
'AN NApphfus utihu0t AhtN nave nothing TO
support their shoulders without leaning far
back, resting upon their shoulders. and thus
bending their necks Every family should
have chairs adapted to the size Of each per-
son. Only think of having chair for man
with a scat yard or more deep, and so high
that he could not touch his feet TO the floor
or get into it without climbing up But we
have just such chairs and sofas for children
and small young folks, who are rapidly grow
ing and easily delormcd.
Wewould say TO parents, provide your lit
Tie ones with proper seats, and drive them
out of big rocking chairs and sofas every time
they attempt to occupy them.
But boys, and girls too, when their seats
are right are apt to sit crooked, to the lasting
dctrimcnt Of their health and symmetry of
their forms.
Boys you who wish to be MEN-healthy.
useful and happy,-and would therefore avoid
these evils. reform at once all habits of erro-
neous posturos for remember, the evils will
fall ON yourselves, and be felt most koenly af
ter the mischief shall have been done, and it
is too late to apply the remedy Phrenoiogic-
al Jour.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-01-23

THE DYING CHuD-I was greatly pleas
cd says DR.. Thompson. with little incident
a mother gave me the other day. A child lay
dying Feeling unusual sensations. she said.
" Mamma, what is the matter with mc:'
Mother" My child, You are dying"
Child" We'll, what is dyings'
Mother" To you, dear child, it is going
to heaven"
Child" Where is heaven r.
Mother" 1t is whore God is, and the rood
men made perfect"
Child" But mamma ! am not acquainted
with any of those, and do not like to 20 a.
lone wont you go with me e.
Mother-"O Mary / cannot. God has
called You only, not me. now
Turning to the father She asked the same
question. Then piteously to each of her
brothers and sisters, repeated the same inter
rogaiory, and received the same response
She then fell into a gentle slumber, from which
she awokc IN transport of joy, saying
" on need not 90 with me, can go alone.
have been there and grandmamma is there.
and grandpapa is there, and aunt Martha"