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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-03

10 The editor of the STATESMAN was in
an menviable frame of mind last week,
and took occasion to vent his spleen
upon us, calling us all sorts Of hard
names, and even quoting poetry at us.
We think he will do well to pcrsevere
in that line. He has a sort of talent
for blackguardism and vulgarity, both
natural and acquired, and we think it
quite possible that it is the only style
of writing into which he can infiise
any VII or, and that personal detraction
andviblperation is the nearest approach
to wit and humor that he can attain to.
We wish him to understand once
and for all, that we shall not compete
with him in such dirty work. So far
as we find anything advanced in his
columns which we objectto, and there
has been and we expect there will be,
little of a political character, which we
shall not be compelled to dissent from,
we shall epdeavor to notice it in a
fair, frank, gentlemanly manner, at
least without any infusion of personal
i'll will or malevolence. We wish he
would do the same; but don't believe
he will. ati 20 ssrrei aai dtlU .aiog bioz
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New York, Dec.sl

The morning opened inauspiciously, but the
skies are now clear The electionis progress
sing with great spirit; the vote polled is heavy
and indicates an immense increase over that of
last month. Tieman's vote surpasses the ex-
pectation of his friends. The I'd ward is Civ
ing him a majority, and the 9th, OH, 18th, and
other up town wards are strongly the same
way. In the 9th ward there were indications
of trouble in closing the srog shops. Some
of the ticket stands have beenupset, and threats
made iagaihstone known 70 vote for Tieman.
In the 4th ward the Teman stand was upset.
and the tickets destroyed. In the list ward
there has been some fight ing, but nothing seri-
Gus. The other wards are quiet as far as
known. & I. 81 .t
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ORDIN.aNCGNn.23 D.

!. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK oN FRONT STREET.
Be Il or iained 6y the City CUuacil Of The City
of OttumWd: '
SEC. LIST. That owners Of Lots on Front Street, he
hereby required u pave tbs sidewalks cO,tiSSons to
their respective lots, ana fronting said street.
soon as practicable after the CURLING is set. aE ~
SEC. I'd. Said sidewalks shall he male Of smooth
ag stone, and shall be laid in regular order, under the
supervision Of the Nity Engineer.
SEC. 81. II any lot owner said street shlll neg
lect comply with the provisions II this Ordinance,
the City Council shall said pavements to be
matte, and the expense of Hiesan shall be assessed
the contiguous lots, which assessment shall have
the effect Of tax levied thereon, and the lot iaay be
sold therefor for tax, subject to the right OF
redemption - F'''-
I Attest; snFJ sgg 9n ~ ID. +. GAYLORD, Mayor. 4.
+ JAMES ID. DgvIN City Recorder. [no 36-2w.l
4 Passed, Nov. 18th, 1871 no30-2w $3.50 th8l Aa
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The Demoine Improvement, we
learn, from the Keosauqua papers, has
again encountered a stump. "A meet
/. ing was held in that place a few days
@ago, which was addressed by General
Clark, in behalf of the company, to
whom Commissioner Manning replied.
The company want more land, but
MIR. Manning refuses to convey, on
the ground that the company have not
complied with their contract in the
performance of work.
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Terrible Steamboat Disaster
Rainbow Destroyed by Fire.
rs LIVES LOST.

We have received from various and reliable
sources, the fullest and latest partc uars of the
disaster to the RAINBOW, by which many lives
have been lost, together with the boat, and a
valuable cargo. The boat was on her way
from New Orleans to Louisville. There were
three hundred and forty seven. passengers on
board, in addition to the officers and crew.
The boat lief. New Orleans on Tuesday eve
ming, the 18th inst, and when about ten miles
above Napoleon, at o'clock Saturday morn
ing, at the head of island "a, she was discover
ed to be on fire, supposed to be the work of an
ncendiary on deck, among the deck passen-
gers. The boat was Immediately headed for
the shore, and under full head OF steam was
,iriven to the bank. the flames spreading with
fearful rapiaity, and in short time she was
consumed to the waters edge, involving loss
of from fifty to seventy-fve lives. '.- at.''ma
The widest scene Of confusion and alarm
was created by the immense crowd Of persons
being suddenly aroused from their beds by the
fearful cry of fire, which enveloped the entire
boat almost as soon as the alarm was given.
The steamer Sovereign was near by at the
time of the disaster, and rendered important
assistance in saving passengers, and taking off
the crew and officers, all of whom were saved,
though the books and papers Of the boat, most
of the baggage, and all the freight, were lost.
The lors of the books renders it impossible
to give a full list of the persons or board. aa
all those in the forward part of the boat,
comprising the crew and a portion of the pas
sengers, escaped from the burning boat I'M
harmed: but, although only few yards from
shore, bat few Of those on the after part oftbe
boat escaped by jumping into the water. Some
were burned or sufocated in their berths, and
some disappeared and were lost, not knowing
whittier to fly for safety. 6 la Tod ''' NJ
The Minnehaha and Woodruff bound for
Saint Louis, took on board a portion Of the
survivors Mo Dem. usal8 O. sri u.
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From the Glenwood Weekly Union.
Our Allie.


TENDEREp WITH SYMPATHY TO THE DEREAyED. r
hU 20 ~ 2W#as by MvRTA MAY. Dose sod E'ai
We listen for those little feet
That gaily trip'd from door to door, ' i'.'" '
sHii voice with childish music sweet, u won B..
Which came each little grief to pour, ~ "tE
air va Or tell of new invented play, cl er- -aa q
ref. OF flowers bright, and birds SO gay. u, d..
'a We gather round the table, all-Tay So.
aaa Beside her mother, place the chair; :7."zFaa
Alas! the child we may not call, e. dom. s,f
lie suppeth with the shining fair, ..f ...g..
The cssket moulders in the clay,
Ourjewel, Angels bore away. '' "
Each little toy; the vacant bed: l.ftF % frrr.
Those tiny shoes, SO often worn; mad
Now no warm kiss; no prayers are said
htN But aching hearts In silence mourn, # Us.
And long, long days are filled with gloom,
s.aG Since Allie slumbers in the tomb. W els!
Yet see; beyond this dreary night. ''''.'
Bright Angels hail, with songs of Joy, q ~.
10 In mansions of eternallght soy To11e7 -
The entrance of thy darling boy:.4;'a & 7-e
Thy cherished one, He'll safely keep, j..
Who "giveth his beloved sleep"
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DR.. CHRIsTIEs AGUE BALsAM is the

NJ DR.. CHRISTIE'S AGUE BALSAM is the
best remedy for the permanent cure Of Chills
and Fever, Fever Sc Ague,s Dumb sAgue, and
all malarious Diseases incident to the climate.
Ithas never been known to fail when the
Injections have been strictly followed. 1t is
a purely Vegetable Compound, containing
neither Arsenic, Quinine, Strycbnine, oroany-
thing of a poisonous or, deleterious nature ut
has had, for years. the largest sales of any
remedy, for specific disease, ever offered to
the public a a9fa eyiruds Gre ina!H51nt
b, BoLLEs, SAITH g. Co., proprietors Chicago.
For, Sale in Ottumwa by W.T.. Elmendorf
J. I. Taylor and by Agents everywhere sd
~, -. Il t.s,. n40-4w, n ga,
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Free State Policy

From the indications furnished By the Kan
sas correspondents, we infer that the Free
State men takethe Border Ruffian Convention
constitution very cooliy. Theyseem disposed
to let the Border Rufians and the United States
army do the voting to SUIT themselves and the
Administration. And then If Congress shall
admit Kansas with slave State Constitution
in spite Of the people of the Territory, the poe
pie of the State will show the Government and
the world how little worth is paper Consti-
tuition imposed on free people by :force and
fraud. 81 1 81
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OTTUMwA AcADEMy.-We would solicit
the attention of our citizens to the announce,
ment of school of a select or high order,
opened yesterday, by Mr.. M. A. Robb, in
SANDS Building, entrance on Ma-ket-st Mr..
Robb comes highly recommended from Wash
ington College, in this State, and we are well
assured, is in every way qualified to conduct a
school of this character with ability and sue
cess. We commend him to the favorable no.
tice OF the public, wishing him entire success
IN establishing an Academy here. 1t is much
needed See advertisement ~ UNE 10
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ORDINANCE No. re.
TO REPEAL PART OF ORDINANCE, NO.

I - TO KEPEAL PAKT OF ORDINANCE, NO. II. D. \
BE il ordaiaed by, the city council Of the city
Of Ottt3nwa: ,...... 49,.
SIC. LIST. That much Of Ordinance No. 10, as
requires the OF wood To have the same meas
ured prior TO the sale thereof in ths City, be and the
same is hereby repealed.
SIZE. ID That "a violation Of Ordinance nineteen
and the amendments thereto, shall be prosecuted in
the name or the City. i .t' to
ISEe. 81 Thai 1t shall he the duty OF the Mayor,
upon application being fled before him. to issue his
Warrant against the offender, wio shah be forthwith
arrested and If found guilty st,l be fined AS in Sec
ton four of Ordinance nineteen.
H..a.. Attest si fH ID. u. GAYLORD, Mayor.
JAMES d. DENIM, City Reeorder.
Passed Nov 10TH, iS5i-uoJ9-G2w
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sea Moses.


"A summers visit to the sea-shore has pass
ed and through the coming winter its pleasant
recollec.ions will furnish many an hours So
cial chat. q ~ 5as" q. t-a' Ehir Iil reese 9
II brought away little bag of shells. each
curious in its way, and another of pebbles;
but these arc not as pretty now as when they
lay wet and sparkling upon the beach. i
prize most my ."sea mosses."7a ah d.jR.
Perhaps some children do not know i'm
agine how beautiful are the bright leaves aud
moses which grow down in the rocky cay
erns OF the great ocean. After storm has
passed away, the waves float in landward
srea, quantities of these moses. They dre so
delicate it seems strange that the waves do not
destroy them; but they come floating mp fresh
and lovely, and are left hponthe sandy beach
Their colors are as varied and brilliant as tie
flowers of our gardens. The ssilver moss1
giistens In the water like threads Of silver; the
ssfeather moss' droops its long crimson plumes
gracefully; the Hkelp leayes'' bear the most
perfect tints of rose color and green. no bGuof
Il How full are all the works Of God of yarie-
ty and beauty. My little MOSES, carefully
pressed, will often remind me of the hand
which painted their exquisite colors, and gui-
ded them in the rough journey through. their
rocky beds, SO that not one tender sprig or leaf
was broken. 1 once saw written beneath
little basket of gay MOSES, or sea weed as
they are sometimes called, these beautiful
lines: ea if F,ars. serna & ayny 81 ss-s9
"Oh, cell us not weeds but flowers ofthe sea, va 10
For lovely aud bright and gay-tinted are we; Lj.4
Our blush is as deep as the rose Of thy bowers;
Then call us not weeds; we are oceans gay flowers
"Sot nursed like the plants Of a SUMMER parterre,
Whose gales are but signs Of an evening air;
Our exquisite, fragile, and beautiful forms
Are nursed by the and rocked by the storms"
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II A fire occurred in the residence of
Mayor Gaylord, on Thursday of last week, de-
stroylng some considerable furniture, but for
tunately not the building. The family, who
were in another part OF the bouse, are unable
to determine the origin Of the fire.
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sag tam .aiH7G STRAYED.b1a0
H-NRQM the subscriber. living half q mi

HyRoM the subscriber, living half mile west Of OF
q tumwa, on the 9th Of September, seven head OF
catts-three COWS described follows: two palelred
with white face, and one deep with slightly droop
ing horns; and four heifers, as follows: one twoyear
old, black, with white face; pided yearling
red yearling and small red yearling with white
face. 1888 tl}HNtRt ~ ~ Y elHsf3 H3Bti lslA
Any person bringing any all ofsaid cattle ,or giving
information concerning them, to the undersigned or
at A. l.. Graves Store, In Ottumwa, will be Literally
and cheerfuly rewarded for all trouble and expense
n3S-3tJ O.C.&G. GRAVES - >
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Dram FaviIIe.

II will be gratifying to the friends of Mr..
Faville to know that he is probably elected
Lieut.. Governor Of Iowa. II is but a few
years since he left this county. where he had
been long and favorably known as public
teacher, to engage in teaching in, Ohio, and
we believe he subsequently received the APP
pointment of Professor of Languages, In Nc
Kendre College, Ill. His health having been
impaired, he resigned his position and engaged
in farming in Iowa. His ability. ripe schol-
arship, and integrity of character, have won
for him an enviable reputation, which his
present elevation to Office will only emphasize.
In the common acceptation of the term he,is
no politician, for he is entirely above those
doube-faced arts, which at the present day
arc too often synonymous with that word. In
addition, Mr.. F. is not an orator Of the, style
which would be apt to please in heated cam
paign, nor is his personal appearance such as
would be likely to be admired by the popu
lace; but what is better than any such recon-
mendation, he has principles, resulting from
honest convictions, which he frankly and fear
lessly avows, though with more OF, candor than
spirit, in a style of argument which is con-
ivincincing, but not clothed with useless orra-
ment of rhetoric, and no one hears him or be-
comes acquainted with him, who is no led to
respect him for plain, unostentations charac4
ter, and an honest, upright heart. The rer
publican party of Iowa may well congratu-
late itself upon its selection for the response
bile Office of Lieut.. Governor. and We believe,
er-o6icio Superintendent of the Board OF Edu
cation. In the latter Office his ihorogh schol-
ship, and practical experienced teaching will
render his services invaluable to the State.-
1t is not always the case that the man and the
Office are mutual honors TO each other; but in
tins instancelwe believe the man honors the
Office as much as the Office honors the man,--
T Rutland VT. } Herald. I'd haisia
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FIRE = The Tiffany House, in Mt. Pleasant,
was destroyed by fire on Friday night. The
whole block, fronting on the public square,
was consumed, destroying the Post Office and
several business houses.
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MONEY EAsr-The money market in New

MONEY sT.-The money market in New
York was easier on the oath. The Herald
says: g Money continues to be abundant.
Loans were effected to day at 5 per cent, and
even at this rate the supply Of money exceeded
the demand. 1t is the prevailing opinion
among financial authorities that the tendency
Of the money market is rather toward cheaper
than toward dearer money, and that in the
course of the next thirty days we may see il
still more of drug than it is" rate
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Woman-aH article manufactured by milf
ners and lressmakers,
Who wants but little on her head, o.
But much below to make her spread.
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WASHINGTON, Nov.


As far as can be ascertained, "a the Cabinet
are united in sustaining the .actipnIof the Kan
sas Constitutional Conyentipn.f Whatever pre-,
ference there may have been taken for submit-
ting the entire Constitution to theipeople, it is
understood that they all agreed tolthe mode
proposed, for the inhabtantsto settle the ,qaes-
ton of the slavery as one of their domestic
themselves. in accordance with
the letter and spirit Of the Kansas Nebraska
Act. yGua lLsil a grind yi.Isgbf q
Governor Walker has had another interview
with the President on the subject of Kansas
affair; and :hey also, to-day, occupied large
share of the Cabinet deliberation. ;bnia
arrangement have yet been made in re-
gard to the TRANSMISSION of the Presidents
Message, in advance of its delivery. 1t is
probable, however, that the newspaper press
will be supplied with copies by the means here
tofore adopted. Hs's a6a haas t'f aa'a Fa
All the reports of the heads Of departments
are in a sufficient stage of forwardness.
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l.. ". HARDY's EyE-BALM should be kept
by every Druggist and Merchant. They do
their customers injustice if they do not keep
supply, for it is the best remedy under the sun.
Read Advertisement headed tremendous sue
cess, .f.. .. ..sas.... n36-6w. ....
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THANKSGIVING Sermon.

An interesting discourse was deliver
ed on THANKSGIVING Day, by Rev. j.
T. ROBERT, at the Congregational
Church, founded on Tooth Psalm, 4th
verse. After brief reference to the
purpose for which we had met, he an
.nounced The important duty of Thanks
giving as the subject of his discourse.
He regarded the duty as lying essen
TALLY in the inner feelings Of the heart,
which may exist without the utterance
of audible praise. 1t was recommend
ed as the law and debt of our nature,
and from its relative claims, when
compared with other christian duties.
In addition to these considerations,
there were positive obligations to per-
form the duty, and it was with peculiar
propriety that we were assembled to-
getlrcr to render THANKSGIVING TO the
Almighty. .us~ ..".-a g-. s..
Our position among the nations was
sublime, our responsibilities immense.
Throughout the world, during the last
century, great changes have been TAX
ing place in society. These changes
have materially affected the POLITICAL
condition of civilized countries; and as
the masses gaze upon our Republic in
in it's glory, they are irresistibly impell-
ed to strike for liberty. aaHt .nta
The present RELIGIOUS aspect OF
christendom was referred to as pro-
foundly interesting relatively to our
position as a people. Papists and
Professionals are at issue. We 60 for
freedom of enquiry and unshackled
conscience. Our Republic, then, stands
in the fore front of this great social,
political and religious movement of the
age. a 1T is in our power to direct the
universal sentiment, and sustain and
chasten the love of liberty over the
globe. g. Our responsibilities are ac-
cordingly immense. We owe duties to
ourselves and our race. These duties
we can best discharge by the moral
culture of our people. Here is our on
ly dependence--and upon this view of
the subject was based an appeal in ia
vor Of the general observance of the
Sabbath, the establishment of Sunday
Schools, and the universal circulation
of the Scriptures, as adapted to pro-
mote the moral education OIL the masses,
and qualify us for the enjoyment of a
popular government and religious lib,
erty. nn.-4ra s4 H.r.u ,.H taa, brasga
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We notice an advance in the price of hogs
in Chicago. s9a' q ...4' " "f'MI#a..T 9AE @As
On the l0fh infant good hogs sod in that
city at Si15ai 80 per hundred. On the same
day the first legitimate oDeraton in Polk buy
ing (according to the Repblican) took placein
Sales of hogs averaging 250 his were made
at 81 so. Al Cincinnati, Louisville, Ev,ns-
Vile, and varions points il Inaiana. pork pack
inc is progressing at from si00a5 80. SO far
business is very light and prices are expected
to rule low. <ei' '.-' .. ,'7."H<' ''%@'
It is suggested tina farmers world do well
so for as they are able, to pack the present
season on their own account. Barrrlled pork
is expected to rule higher in proportion TO
live hogs the coming season than usual, on
account Of the smaller number Of hogs which
will probably be killed. -''""s E'1t@ .f' O ~.
+ Oar packers here are offering only SO so
for the best hogs. Very few offering, except
on old contracts. Quincy Wing. y a4"e's p
4 There seems very little strength or sta bility
to the hog market. We cut the following
from the Cincinnati Gazett of Saturday i28th.
1 The market for hogs was, for the first time
this season, fairly tested to-day, and the result
shows clearly, the sensitive nature of the trade.
On Wednesday prices were 6rm at $5z6Oa5 IS
forhogs averaging 200 TBS; yesterday similar
lots sold at So s5a5 IS, and towards the close
holders entertained offers of IS 30 unfavorabiy.a
To day the offerings were compare lively large
as regards the number of lots on the market,
though in the aggregate the stock was not
heavy; bat it was discovered that previous
operations had not fairly indicated the number
or feeling of buyers, and prices farther recei-
to s. for parcels averaging about 100, So 25
for averages of 200 to go lbs, and late this
afternoon wpackers were to be found will
ing to pay these figures. In fact, lots could
not have been forced at much, if anything
over S. for the highest weights mentioned.-
The trade appears to be devoid of stability,
packers regarding the future as uncertain and
dangerous. z '1a siE .1a9W 8. GO s7ha 51a'
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. %.

"'' New ORLEANS, Nov. ".
The Daniel Webster, from Havana 25th, has
arrived. She experienced heavy gales on her
passage to Havanna. She brings half million
in specie. The Northern Light left the same
day with nearly 1000, 600. '''A l'..S
The news of the loss Of the Central Ameri-
ca had caused general gloom at San Francisco
The Courts adjourned meeting were held, and
the Mail Company denounced. gGs " sNhao'ni
1t twas supposed that accounts Of Indian de-
predations in Carson Valley were exaggerated.
Further from the Plains confirms the belief in
completely of Mormous in the late massacre.
The papers say that an efficient army could be
raised in California against the Mormons. =
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.

The relations between the President and
Gov. Walker have assumed new aspect, and
the resignation or the removal OF Walker will
take place before the meet Of Congress-.
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For copy of the Daily aIobe1 year, en $40 90
TRUSTEES, SAKE,

EpY virtue Of a Deed Of Trust, made and executed
of the County of Jefferson and State of Iowa. to James
CoX of Lee County and State of Iowa, dated July ed
1851 given for the purpose of securing the payment Of
two promssory notes, both dated July 2sd 1857, one
for $3.50, due Sept. 20 81, and for $500 &C. due
January 10Th, 1885, and both executed to Cox Shell
ley, of Kcokuk, Iowa. b. ~. s..., .
Notice is hereby given that the said James Cox, rs
Trustee viii sell for ready cash. the premises i'm the
town OF Ashland, in said Wap-iio County the follow
Ing property, to wit: lying in lot Cd block seven
~ commencing at the northwest corner, running for
~ I'D feet Eist thence South fifty t5) feet thence
west forty O) feet thence to the place of commence
ment, the lst day of January, \. d. 1885, between
the hours Of IN and Of said day to the high st
bidder ut public auction. JAMES cox
Nov. 10, 1851 fnfsIwl Trustee.