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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-28
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Mr.. CECIL AND THE PoMEGRANArE.-Mr.
Cecil was pacing to and fro in the Botanic
Garden at Oxford, England, when he OBJ
served a fine specimen Of the pomegranate al
most cut through the stem. On asking the
gardner the reason, he got an answe. which
explained the words OF his own bleeding spirit.
ssSir, this tree used to shoot so strong that il
bore nothing but leaves. was, therefore.
obliged to cut it in this manner, and when it
was almost cut through then it began to bear
plenty of fruit.o Ye suffering members Of
Christ, be thankful, for every sorrow weakens
lust, or strengthens a grace. Though it
should cut to the heart, be thankful for every
sin and idol thrown away. Be thankful tor
whatever makes your conscience more tender,
your thoughts more spiritual, and your charac-
ter more consistent. Be thankful that it was
the pruning knife, and not the wedding hook.
which you felt for il you suffer in Christ,
you suffer with him; and if with him you suf-
fer, with him you shall also reign Emblems
of Eden.
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A PLACE FOR THE sSrRoNG- MINDED. .''---
A modern traveller tells us that the Jewesses
in Thessalonica, European Turkey) reverse
our accepted laws Of Hymen, by purchasing
their husbands. The naodus sperandi is thus
described
"Brokers are employed to negotiate mar
riages. The father Of a marriageable girl
goes to a broker, and inquiries what BRIDE
grooms there are in market. He chooses one
higher or lower in the social scale, according
to the dover he can afford his daughter, the
price he can pay. and makes an offer Of SO
much dover. The bridegroom, through the
dence lots sell for $50; business lots $500
Among the possessions of the town are two
broker, demands more they chatter and bar
gain for weeks, perhaps, and bargain is
struck. The parties never see each other till
married. The dower is the wife's only Sc
curity against divorce. The husband can di-
vorce her when he chooses, but he must pay
back the dover, that she may be able to buy
another husband. Mrs. d. was telling Jew.
ish girl that. we do not require any dover in
America. elbow, then" said she, in utter as
tonishment, ssdo you do when be wants to di.
vorce you?" G
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Cham pagne made and Doctored.

From an English book, just published in
London, and from the pen Of the Rev. George
Musgrave, NJ. A., entitled, "a Pilgrimage
into Dauphiny," we cut the following peeps
at the management of the delicious wine known
as champagne. AT the splendid establishment
Of Monsieur L., one of the chief champ agne
growers of Rheims, our clerical pilgrim had
an opportunity of witnessing the mode Of
"doctoring'' the wine for the market:
"He pointed out nine casks lying in the
courtyard: conteining a ton Of white sugar
from the Isle Of Bourbon, every pound of
which cost ninepence. Hereupon requested
him to show me some Of the genuine liquor in
the state, that is in which it leaves the pressoir
after the regular fermentation process, and be-
fore the sweetening syrup Is added. He pre-
sently selected bottle from some bins at
hand, opened it, and poured out a glassful. A
more unpaiatable drink, under the denomina-
tion OF wine, I never tasted. 1t was like
Sau,erne mixed with wormwood. 'Now,' said
Mr.. L., Il have taken out two glasses from
this bottle. Here is bottle Of sweetening
syrup, from which win fill up the deficiency
you have just created.' I witnessed this fill
ing up; and he then handed the bottle to a
cellerman, who corked and strung it in my
presence. THAT said be, swill, at no distant
date, become a bottle Of prinest quality: II
is the verznay growth At dinner at the
house Of Monsieur L., on the same day, the
following scene occurred: sAnd now,' said
mine host, 1et me offer you some of the best
wine we have to boast Of at Rheims' The
string and wire were instantly cut, and away
vert the cork on its erial travels. Our glasses
overfowed with the creamy stream, and my
lips with compliments on its insurpassable
excellence Immediately afterwards. 1t was,
indeed, beautiful (?) wine. When all the
eulogium which such creditable sample
elected had been exhausted, and the. sober
certainty alone remained Of having lived
'thus to clasp perfection
the announcement was quietly made Of the
bottle just emptied being the identical one
from which l had endeavored, in vain, to drink
quarter of glassful two hours previously
The same Monsieur L. informed me that to
forty gallons of pure champagne wine they are
obliged, by the acquisitions of the British
agents, to add at least five (but more frequent
ly from ten to twelve) gallons of brandy"
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The expression Of the face Is beautiful
distinction Of humanity. We are little aware
of the influence which it constantly exerts.-
IL the dumb animal, on whom man exercises
his cruelty, if the horse or dog, when suffering
by blow from the violence of man, could turn
upon him with a look Of indignation or appeal,
could any one resist the power Of the mute
expostulation! How extraordinary, too, the
difference of expression in the human face, by
which the recognition Of personal identity 10
securedl On this small surface, nine inches
by six, are depicted such various traits, that
among the millions OF inhabitants on the earth
no two have the same lineaments Of the face.
What dire confusion would ensue if all coun-
tenances were alike; fathers did not know their
own children by sight, nor husbands their
wivesl But now we could pick out9nr friend
from among the maltitudes Of the assembled
universe. So
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G. Two travellers were robbed In wood
ana tied to trees. One Of them in despair ex-
claimed. "Oh, l am undoners "Are you?'i
said the other, joyfully, s.then wish you'd
come and undo me.n ~
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POINTS IN A COOP HoRsE.-In purchasing
a good herse, sight, wind, feet and limbs must
be the uppermost objects of inquiry for nine
horses out of ten are defective in one of these
particulars. First, then, examine his eyes,
and do this before he comes out Of the stable
see that they are perfectly clear and transpsr-
ent, and that the pupils or apples of the eye
are exactly alike in size ard color. Next ex-
anime his pipes; if good and sound, on being
nipped in the gullet, he will utter sound like
that from a bellows; but If his lungs are
touched and he is broken-winded, he will give
vent to dry, husky, short cough |; look to his
limbs also, and in passing your hands down his
legs, if you find any unnatural protuberance,
or pufiiness, or If, feeling first one leg, then
the other, you discover any difference between
them. disease, more or less, is present; he may
not be lame, but he is not clean upon his legs.
II he is broad and full between the eyes, he
may be depended on as horse of good sense,
and capable of being trained to almost any
thing. If you want gentle horse, get one
with more or less white upon him many sup
pose that the parti-colored horses belonging to
circusses, shows, &c., are selected for their
oddity; but it is on account Of their dociity and
gentlsness in fact, the more kindly you treat
horses, the better you will be treated by them
in return.-CSpiri Of the Times. ~,
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sBurroNED UP A BuMBLE BEE."-The
Rev. DR.. T., clergyman, was man Of high
character, and distinguished for his dignity Of
manner. But it was remarked that frequently
when ascending the pulpit stairs, he would
smile, and sometimes almost litter, as If
beset by an uncontrollable desire to laugh
This excited remark, and at last scandal !;
finally, it was thought necessary by some Of
his clerical friends, at meeting Of the asso-
citation, to bring up the matter for considera-
tion.
The case was stated. The Rev. Or. T. being
present. "Well, gentlemen" said he, ssthe
fact charged against me is true, and beg you
to permit me to offer an explanation. A few
months after Twas licensed to preach, was
in country town, and on Sabbath morning,
was about to enter upon the service OF the
church. Back Of the pulpit was window
which looked upon a field Of clover. then in
| full bloom, for il was summer. As rose 10
commence the reading Of the Scriptures, cast
glance into the field, aad there saw man
performing the most extraordinary evolutions
jumping, whirling, tapping in all directions,
and with ferocious agony Of exertion. AT
first thought the man was mad, but suddenly
the truth burst upon me---he had buttoned up
a humble bee in his pantaloons. ! am consti-
itutionally nervous, gentlemen, and the shock
Of the scene upon my risible seRsibilities was
so great that could hardly get through The
services. Several times Twas on the point Of
bursting into laugh. Even to this day the
remembrance OF that scene-through the temp
tation Of the devil--often comes upon me as
am ascending the pulpit. This, admit, is a
weakness, but / trust that it viii rather excite
your sympathy and your prayers Than yoal
reproaches. st .S~
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BEAUTY DEFINED.-The Home Jonrnal is
responsible for the latest defrihon of beauty
that which has puzzled the brain of the wisest
philosophers. 1t says: "Beauty dear reader,
is the woanan you loue--whatever she mag seem
to others,'' ..4,
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Aoetrpp.


The Blighted Flower.
NJ 7. .. Read.
Why, gentle lady, why complain
A. Scandals ever flying BREATH
'Gsinst Virtues cheek !. blows in vain,
And thereon breathes itself to death
The flower beneath the passing rain.
Untouched Of canker or Of blight,
Bows patiently, to raise again
- With swseter breath aud freshsr light.
Bat Hthe worm be hid beneath,
Or hapiy II the hot simeon,
Like some unlawful lovers breath,
Hath wooed that blossom to its DOOM
Then, wo Is me, how poor and frai
II beauty in her fairest form
Aer brightness cannot stay the gale,
Her perfume cannot charm the storm.
Dat when the searching wind comes by,
And shakes each blossom by the stalk,
The tainted leaves a.under f.,
10 vither down the garden walk
And ere one heated noon has sped.
They crisp and curl and pass from sigh.
Or crurnbie meath some careless tread,
Az ifthey never had been bright
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gThe same gale that nips the puny and
degenerate, develops the courage and hardness
Of the strong; aad as in the physical, 80 It is
with the moral being.
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~.Do you imagine me to be a rascal?''
said fellow to a storekeeper. sssNo,n said
the latter, with peculiar emphasis, 81
do not ImagiMs you to be one.', II zrA84
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-28

"a Whoever is courteous, honest, frank
sincere, truly honorable, generous and candid,
is true gentleman, whether rich, learned, or
q laborer.
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u Allfresh earth attracts fertility from
the air, and It's thought that crops can be
grown by the fertility from tho air alone, II
the earth is sufficiently stirred. @
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GRINNELL-.A Model Town.-A letter in the
Montezuma Republican gives US some interes-
ting items in regard to the thriving and pleas
ant town of Grinnell, Poweshiek county. The
original town plat was given for an educa-
tional institution, by our esteemed friend, Rev.
Grinnell, conditioned that any lot upon which
spirituous liquors were sold, should revert to
the donor. The town was laid out two and a
half years since, and now contains 500 inhab-
itants, with many fine houses. The Univer-
sity consists of two departments, male and fe-
male. The female branch opens this month.
A building is to be erected this season at q
cost of $4,000 or $4,000. A site Of ten acres
for the other branch has been secured. A dis
trict school-house has been built, at cost OF
5000 and there is dourishing school under
charge Of L. H. Parker, at salary Of $780,
A Congregational Church OF 100 members has
been organized. The town is located on the
summit level between the Des Moines and
Iowa rivers, on fine, rich, rolling prairie, with
timber within two or three miles. Not an adult
has died for year past in the town and there
is not sick person there at this time. Resi-
saw and two grist mills, steam door and sash
factory anc one steam cabinet shop.
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CT 4 little girl describes snskc as "a
thing that's tail all the way up to his head. .
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eT A truly noble heart win disd ain TO
snbs,st like drcne, upon the honey gathered
by the labor of others.
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tuc tuc SHIdSc inSt
at the tavern to stake the hair of the dog that
bit them," as well as laugh over the "saw''
played on Old Zim--but they had scarcely
| commenced worship, before in stalks the old
gentleman, still under the delusion that he
had carried the day-nay, more, he insisted
on spending v, by way Of a morning whet.
The wings were determined to keep it up as
long as possible, and again they drank and
congratulated him on his complete success.
In the midst of the s'noise and coufusion,''
in bounded an inky printers devil, who de-
posted an extra on thr table, containing the
returns. Eagerly did Old Zim seize it, and
hover over it, but for minute. The conclu-
sion read as follows:
"By the above it will be seen that the De-
mocracy has again triumphed, az Wattles'
(Dem.) majority over Tibbets (Whi=) is $50.
Zimmerman (volunteer) had three votes in
Begun, two in Dublin, one in Lower Buffalo,
and one in this borough, (supposed to have
been cast by himself) making total Of seven
vvtes.n
The extra dropped from Old zim's hands
at the gaping crowd, said leisurely: .s
Gentlemen, you may 60 to h--llp and
rushing from the bar-room, he was never again
heard from in Bugsbpry. .s.s.,. i h
eT Mrs. Murray, an English woman, who
visited the United States in 1s4s, pays the fol-
lowing tribute to the pre-eminence of three
distinguished American ladies. She says:
81 have seen three annointed Kings, and
three inaugurated Presidents. admire the
Presidents the most. have seen three Queens
and three ladies who have shared the honors Of
the presidency and truly among the Queens
not one could compare with the regal grace of
Mrs. Madison, the feminine, distinguished per-
sonnel of Mrs. Polk. and the intelligent, lady
like demeanpr Of Mrs. Adams. Mrs. Polk,
were it not for the same defect in the teeth
which characterizes Queen Victoria, would be
very handsome woman. Her hair is very
black, and her dark eyes and complexion gives
her touch OF the Spanish danes. These
American ladies are highly cultivated AMI per-
fectly accomplished, and practised in the most
delicate and refined usage of distinguished So
ciety. Mrs. Polk is very well read, and has
much talent for conversation; she is highly
popular her reception of all parties is that of
a kind hostess and accomplished gentlewoman.
She has excellent taste in dress, and both in
the morning and the evening preserves the sub
dued though elegant costume which charac-
terizes the lady. She is ready at reply, and
preserves her position admirably. At levee,
a gentleman remarked, "Madam, you have
very genteel assemblage tonight" 'Sir,,
replied Mrs. Polk, with very good hunor, but
very significantly, "I never have seen it 9TH
erwise." One morcing found her reading.
81 have many hooks presented to me by the
authors" said she, sand try TO read them
all at present that is impossible but this
evening the author Of this book dimes with the
President, and would not be so unkind as to
appear wholly ignorant and unmindful of bis
gift.'
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Srlut storp.

From Arthurs Lady's Home Magaa,ne.
The Young Methodist Preacher.
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Ane tspio years nave ssnco sPod aWsy. Nedf-
Iva quarter Of century has eiarsed. That
wilderness haa been made tto hlosson a. the
srose.'as Tho woodman's axe has fellea the
forest, and agriculture has spread out her f,x-
rowed fields. That man lived nearly twenty
years the life of devoted follower Of Christ,
and died in hope Of heaven. His wife still
lives. She has obtained another Bible, and
loves to read its precioss truth, and to medi-
tate upon its holy precepts. Two Of the girls,
after arriving at mature years, and leading ex-
emplary livest died and went to rest. One son,
tho one that was chopping wood, is now pro-
fessor in 8 western college; and the ether-&hs
one that was surprised 1t tha preacher having
two shoes on one foot--is distinguished and
eloquent minister Of the gospel.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-08-07
A RETIRED Physician.

Whose sands OF life have nearly run out,
| discovered while in the East Indies, a certain
cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
l Coughs, Colds, and General Debility. Tho
remedy was discovered by him whom his only
child, a daughter, was given mp to die. He had
heard much of tho wonderful restorative and
healing qualities of preparati Ons made from the
East India Temp, and the thought occurred to
him that no might make u remedy for his child.
lie studied hard AMI succeeded in realizing his
wishes. Ills child was cured, and is now alive
and we'll. IIe has since administered the Won
dcrful remedy to thousands OF sufferers in NIL
parts of the world, and he has never failed in
making them completely healthy and happy
Wishing to do as much good as possible, he will
send to such of his afflicted fellow beings re-
quest it, this recipe, with full and explicit di
rections for making it up, and successfully using
it. lie requires each applicant to incIose him
ono shiIling-thrce cents to be returned US pos
tago tho recipe, and the rem, inder to be ap-
pliod TO :ho payment Of this advertisement.
Address DIR. II. JAMES,
No. ~ Grand street, Jersey City, Nj.
N. B.-Dr. II. james has neither office nor l
agent in New York, us some have pretended |
and advertised. Tho recipe is scnt from NO
PLACE but No. 10 Grand street, Jersey City,
New Jersey. jcl4 3m
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Public Sale of Land.

d URsUANT to to tho provisions of a Decd Of
i Trust executed to the undersigned as Trus-
Hall, to secure the pay ment Of a certain debt
thcrcin mentioned to Sanford B. Hall, aud Of
record in tho Clerks Office of liar rison county
proceed, in front of tho courthouse of Harrison
county, on the gath day of August next. to sell,
ut public auction, to tho highest bidder, for cash
in hand, tho interest of Daniel 8. Hall in and u
acres of Land, situate in tho county of Harrison,
on the waters of Purdy's Run, adj Joining lands (
Evan S. Hartley, Elijah Hartley, Isaac White
man and others, conveyed to me by tho deod
aforesaid it being the Same on which John Hall
now resides, and will be sold subject TO tho life
interest of the said John Hall therein, and also
to any interest that Rosanna Mcrriield and Su-
Stuart as infant heirs at law of Isaac o. Rit-
tcnhouse deceased, may have therein.
July 81, 1s57.-24 At T. q. WATSON.
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Portable Flour Mills.

.TNlE Subscriber is manufacturing Portable
i Flour Mills, ola quality superior for sim
Plicity and durability to any other now i'll use.
They can be driven by Stenm, water, or horse
power, and will prove an acquisition to iron
masters, stock feeders and lumber men. There
are hundreds Of persons throughout the cOun-
try who have surplus water or steam power, or
whose power is only employed portion of the
or M ore of these mills into their establishments,
may greatly benefit themselves, and Mt the same
mills 20 inches i'll diamotcr) grinding over IL
bushels Of feed per hour can be sccn daily in OPP
Grafton ut the Oil and Feed Mill Of LcsSrs Suy-
dam IL Co., Rebccca street, Allegheny
Steam engines, boilers and mill furnishing on
hand and made to order. Orders and enquiries
attended to with dispatch.
...... W. w. WALLACE, a..
$40 Liberty ST., Pittsburgh Pa.
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Smut Machines.

I ULL'S patent French Burr Smut Machines,
IL used in over 500 Of the best mills in the
west. They ru., light, clean well and fast, and
last u life time.
When they become dull, the edge can be re :
uewed by cracking tile Burr. We annex u GER
tticate from one oil the largest flourShing mi lis
In the west; and Tor further particulars refer to
our hand bills. $3.50 D. ..'
pIrrsDURc, juno &c, 1852.
w. w. WALLAcE, ESQ. Dear Strive have
now in use in our mill two Of your Burr Smut
Machines they work 10 entire satisfaction,
and they durable, not liable to get out Of or
der, and we consider them the best m.uchines
now i'll use. WILMAErH Il NOBLE
All orders promptly attended to
Nv. WALLACE.
3i9 Liberty ST., Pittsburg, Pa.
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Mercantile.
MORE NEW GOODS!
Clarksburg Station

II AM just receiving. and now opening, at my
u store on the r., r., a splendid assortment OF
seasonable GOODS, consisting in part of the
following articles
Brilliants, Robes, ChalIies. Debages, Bsragss,
Lawns, Ginghams, Prints, Illusions, Mantillas,
Trimmings, Flowers, Bonnets and Ribbons,
with every variety of Ladies' apparel.
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Flats,
Groceries, Cofee-l2JS to lac H.. Molasses-
soc gallon, Oils, Paints, Iron, Nails, Salt In
sacks and in barrels, Bacon, Hardware, Queens
ware, &c.
My assortment Is complete, and for quality
and prices will compare with, If not surpass any
in this market. am willing to do with small
profits, and as the past six months has been ia
vorable to my trade here. I anticipate the future
with lively anticipations. IL
wish 10 purchase all kinds of produce. Al
SO, Slaves, Headings, Locust Pins, &C., which
am paying the cash for.
Having made permanent arrangements with
Company, would say that all goods consigned
to my care will be properly delivered at my
warehouse. A. M. BASTABLE.
Clarksburg Nav LIST, lS57.- If