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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
PREPARED BY DR.. J. c. AVER,
Practical and Analytical Chemist. Iovell. Has1
STONE CUTTING.

TIME subscriber would announce to the citizens OF
il U,tumwa and WapeIlo county, that he will be
able hereafter to furnish as good quality Of Lime
stone, for caps ss and other work for houses
cut Nv for use be obtained anywhere In the
west, andat the lowest rates. Workmanship guaran-
teed Ia he as good as be done I'm keokuS or ST.
Louis Persons from distance can be acc nmodate =
with c,,t stone common for building stone.
Ottunwa, March 26-no15-ly VIM. MALONE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

M71LIGaN g. ERo.-We take pleasure in
referring to the fact that new Fall Goods are
beginning to arrive a. the popular corner of
Milligan & Bro. Advertisement next week.
but don't wait for that. Go early and selec,
from full stock.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

New CEMETERY. will be seen by no.
tiee Of Mr.. J. Browne, Secretary Of the Asso-
citation, that the pla.s Of the Cemetery ground
are completed, and that subscribers are re-.
anes.ed to seec. lots and pay balances due
ON Monday and TUESDAY next.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

IOWA SUSPENSIONS Green, Thomas <
Co., Burlington, and Cook, Sargent s Downey
Of Iowa City, have suspended. II was ruinor-
cd III Il Hena. Williams & Co.. of Fairfield had
suspended. bat it is contradictei The report
grew cut Of their refusal To redeem Nebraska
currency.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

ETDr. C. C. Warden, Of the irrn of War
den & Haype, who arrived yesterday from
Boston, where he has purcl ased 4 mammoth
stock of goods for his market. wh oh are ex-
pected next week, has laid us under obiisa-
tions for files of late eastern pap-rs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

Cope OF Iowa. --Nfessrs Corse & Son, OF
Burlington, will publish IN the Spring. new
Code of Iowa, f lited by c. Ben Darwin, C on
tanning all The laws TO the close of the next
session of the Legislature. See their adyer-
tiseme. {,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

CHILD HUar.--A child OF Mr.. George
Bowen, sbou, one year old, was severely in
jlred on one OF the days of the Fair by being
thrown from the wagoaia which the child and
several women were setting, by another wag-
on, being drove farioasiy along the street
coping in collision with IL.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

CoAL.--Wm. Hogan, who has lease OF
the Myers pit, near the city, announces 2,C0o
bushels ready for sale, and constant supply
during the cold season. We rec commend the
public to call on Mr.. Hogan when they are
in wan of this Indispensable article, as they
so.ln will be.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

CHINESE SUGAR CANE SynuP.--The PRO
duction of this valuable cane in this couHiy
the prest mt season will be much more consid-
cradle than we had supposed. We saw o.:
exhibition at the Fair, specimens Of the syrup
the production Of several individuals, am ns
whom we recollect VIM. P.drick, J. c. Nit
et.ell and U. Biggs. Mr.. Pedrck expects 10
make . about barrel.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
MEAT MARKET.

THE undersigned begs leave to say to ~
the Citizens ofttumwa, that he has open X
ed a MARK EFT OH Front Street,
opposite the "curlew House. where he will be happy
to furnish the public with neat from to o'clock
A. NJ, In quantities to suit the daily wants 49,
% VIII enable him to continue 10 the bust Gku1 -
uess permanently. J, w. BROWN.
Oct. 2e-n86-H
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01


The New ENGLAND BARDs.-This COM
pany gave two of their concerts in This city
on Friday and Saturday evenings. We a'ten-
(ded on the latter occasion, and were graiided
in common with large company with the
performances. The applause, spontaneous
and hearty, which greeted every piece must
have satisfied this Interesting and accomplish
ed trio that they were appreciated here. The
sorgs, the music, arid the aciis.g were all first
rate, and entitl, .he Bards 10 rank foremost
among the vocalists and musicians of the coun-
try. There is an infni,y Of form and gro.
tesqueness about Dural.t which greatly ehhanc-
e the otherwise happy effect Of the perform.
ances. It is enough to know that Mr.. Darans
the director Of these Bards, was also director
Of the late concert troupe Of Ossian E. Dodge
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
WILLOW AND WOODEN WARE
WOODEN WARE!
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN.
yuyHE SUBSCRIBER will open an Office In the Front
y Room on the end floor Of Pumroys new brick
building, In Ottumwa, for the purpose Of
Looming Moaey, Receipiag Money on Deposit,
Dealing In Exchange, Buying % Selling Land,
Fslraas Ioaoa Lots on Commission, Paying
7sres on Westsra Property. Dc.
will attend TO any other business that may be entrust
ed TO my Interest paid on time Deposites, &c.
RsrERES
A. & W. A. Saunders, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Green, Thomas Co., ........... Burlington, Iowa.
Traders Bank. ......... Bangor Maine.
Sept &c. '57-r.stm i. =. (clIIAND.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL

COUGHs.C COLDS, nOARsEN Ess. INFLU-
ENZA, BRONCHITIS, wDOOPlNG
COUGH, GROUP, ASTHMA, In
CIPlENT CONSUMPTION,
and for the relief OF coasamptiye patlentS IN advanced
stages of the disease.
We need not speak 10 the public Of tie virtues.
Throughout every town. aud almost every hamlet OF the
American States, Its wonderful cnres Of pulmonary
plants have made u already known. Nay, few the
families In any civilized country this continent without
personal experience OF its effects; and fewer yet the
communities any where which have not among them
living trophy Of its victory the subtle and dan
xero diseases OF the throat aud unss While II 10 the
liable and dangerous diseases Of the pulmonary organs, Il
10 also the plcasantest and safest remedy that be
poyed for infants and yonng persons Parents should
have II In store against the insos enemy that steas
upon them unpreparea. We have abundant grounds tn
believe the CnERkY pkcToRAL lives BY the
snnpticns II prevents than those u Keep IL by
yon and yoar colds while they durable, neg
tect them until human skill master the memorable
canker that fastened the vtals eats Your life away
All know the dreadful fatality Of lung disorders, aud e
they know the virtues Of this remedy need do
more than assure them Il 10 s made the best Il
he. We spare toll to produce u the
moot .erect possible and TINS ar those who rely on
Il the best agent which skill furnish for their cura
PREPARED BY DR.. J. c. AVER,
Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Hasa
AND SOLD By
J. L. Taylor, Ottumwa; VIM. Myers, Agency City
Lane Reesman, Dahlonega; J. G. Dunlop Co., Ed
dyyille; a. A. Ramsay, Abba; Monhall Bruce, Keo
kuk, AID all Druggists
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
CIOTHING.

CLOTHING
HAVING purchased OF D. 7. Davis large stock Of
IL Clothing in exchange for property. Oder the
same at extremely low prices for short time.
The Cash Is what want. and can and will sell low
er than any other house in town.
Please call and examine for yourselves. Remember
the place.
LOTHING STORE,
Opposite the buckeye House, ottumwa. Iowa:
ni6-tf T. w. BETS.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
AGENCY CRY, Sept. 20, 1857.

AGENCY CITY, Sept. 70, 1891.
TRIENp NoRRis:
"ssator ultra erepiiam."
vide. in your neighbours issue of yesterday, To-
cal column, q rcfereace to some inscription on
the new Jail in your town. J. b.
ScHooLMAsrER ABROAD. IF some friend
will furnish US with fac sinliiie Of the inscrip-
tioh which adorns the front of The new i,ii
we will, il possible, insert it reybafam Ell liter
alum. The orthograahy and the formation OF
the letters is SAID TO be rich - Statesman.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
, Republicans, Turn Ont!

Hon. r. P. LOWE, Republican Candidate
for Governor will address the Citizens OF
wapelic county a! O.tumwa, on Saturday next
October u. Turn out and hear him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

BLANKS.
HYLAyK NOTES and other BLANKS, just priSt
II ed and for sale ~ this ofhcs-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

lxMrAycAN County CoNvENrroS.-Wea are
requested TO state that the Americans of this
aaaunty win hold convention on Saturday OF
Ithis week.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

EyREsH pRUNEs. RAIsINs, FIGS, 4 CANDIES
n For sale by laolil J.. L. TAYLOR.
HIlNE WRITING PAPER, BLANK BOOKS, GOLD
II PESS.-For sale by fnslll J. L. TAYLOR.
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FAIRBANKS SCALES.

vHYHE genuine Fairbanks Scales for sale Mt manusac
III turers prices, by KEITH, ROBINSON CO.,
Sole Agents, Water, near Jefferson street, Burlington
Iowa nol6-tf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
wM. REINCKE

XXyOULD announce that he has added BAKERY
w to his GROCERY & CONFECTIONERY Estab-
lishment and Is prepared to furnish the citizens
Of Ottumwa and vicinity with
Groceries Confectioneries, and Bread,
Of the hest quality aud fair prices Store first door
west ofthe "Bsck-Eye House,"
Sept. II, 81. n29-6m
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01

BRACES 4 bits, &C.
Il O + A r NJ ERS
Tam Offering the largest and best assortment OF
Foreign and Domestic Hardware
IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA,
Comprising various things and every item gener ally
and new to the
p Z o L E OF w A p Z L L 0
And surrounding counties I will only say that you
respectfully and most cordially invited to call and
examine my
Mammoth Stock.
As feel confident that from the quantity goods you
can select anything desired.
TIE REDUCTION IN PRICES WILL MAKE TT
an object to buy Of me.
From the quality Of goods am positive that can
give entire satisfaction.
Agents for Lippincott Bars fire proof safes; Now
city Works platform and counter scales; Hoods
and tools at all times. A few good
CARRIAGES AND BUGGlEs ON HAND,
FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH.
I feel under great many obligations to my custom
their past liberal and continued patronage and
earnestly solicit a continuation.
Respectfully,
4. G. PACKARD.
nS0.y Opposite the Curlew House.
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IN THE
Seed Dcpar { nm c N {
Nav bp found all kinds NJ

FARM, GARDEN & FLOWER SEEDS!
In their season. all of which may be relied upon as be-
ing the best quality, fresh grown and true to their
names. large quantity Of Late Turnip Seed will be
on hand In few days.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-10-01
Indigestion and Impurity Of the Blood.
Erysipelas, Scrofila. Kings Evil, letter,
Tum0rs, and Salt Rheum.

Fran Frpaf3tag NtrchHRt ~ ~ Lonts fto =, isoo.
pR AVER Yorr Pills the paragon OF all that 10
great ia mei,ie They have Cared my little daughter
Of uerous ni- her hands aud feet that had proved
uCuraie for er Dofler las been long grieyons
y afflicted With bioiclas sid phnplee her skin and 10
Der hair After clHd cured she also tried your
pii,s. and thsy have cured her. ASA MoRGRlDGE.
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dollars collars dollars dollars dollars dollars <
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-07-02

dition, in point of Importance and civiliza-
ton, with the Bakwains, and the Kuruman-
ESQ, of whom they had received very cx-
aggerated account, and they fancied they
would soon be possessed of the clothing,
the horses, the arms, the wagons, and other
accoutrements belonging to the white peo-
pie. The selfshness and discomfort with
their present condition, so natural to man
in all ages and countries, was particularly
manifested by these savages on this occa-
sion. They said, "Jesus had not loved
their forefathers, hence their own present
degradation. He had loved the white man,
and had given them all the wonderful things
they now possess and, as the missionary
had come to teach them to pray to Jesus,
and to pray for them, their wants would
soon be supplied" They expected, no
doubt, very great deal of advantage from
the Doctors medicines, liberality, Kindness
and power. The idea which the African
tribes have Of the attribute is often pecu-
larly. favored by circumstances. The doc
tors father-in-law tells the following capital
story, which happened among the natives
at his station. Mr.. Moffat says it was re-
lated to him by one of them in graphic
style:
"Two men had succeeded in stealing an
iron pot. Having just taken it from the
fire, it was rather warm for handling con-
venently over fence; and, doing so
awkardly, it fell on stone and was cracked.
1t is iron,' said they, and off they went
with their booty, resolving to make the
best of it; that is, if it would not serve for
cooking, they would transform it into spears
and knives. After some time had elapsed,
and the hue and cry about tho missing pot
had died away, it was brought forth to a
native smith, who had laid in stock of
charcoal for the occasion. Tic pot was
further broken, to make it moro convenient
to lay hold of with the tongs which are
generally made Of pieces of the bark of
tree. The native vulcan, unacquainted.with
the nature of the cast iron, having with
his bellows produced a good heat, drew a
piece from the fire. To his utter amaze
ment, it flew into pieces at the first stroke
of his little hammer. Another and anothr
piece was brought under the action of the
fire, and then under the hammer with no
better success. Both the thief and smith,
gazing, with: eyes and mouth dilated, on the
fragments of iron scattered round the stone
anvil, declared their belief that the pot was
bewitched, and concluded that pot-steaing
was bad speculation"
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-07-02
NO TINE TO READ.

Making excuses is one Of the easiest
things in the world, to many people.
They can without the least difficulty, furn-
ish plausible reason for any questionable
action, or any omissions Of duty, One Of
this class, lately assigned as reason why
he dtd not subscribe for newspaper, that
he had "no time for reading" And we
might stretch our charity SO far rs to
suppose he believed what he said, If it were
not fact that lie borrcws his ncighbors'
papers every week. And why he dose,
unless he has time to read them, is more
than we can tell. 1t, however, cannot be
expected that man who cheats the printer,
and robs his neighbor, by borrowing news
papers, can have a clear perception of right
and wrong. He may, therefore, after all,
really suppose he has no time to read.
But in regard to people generally, it is
safe to say, there are very few if any who
have not time to read. Many spend
large portion of time in things which had
much better be let alone, and the time
thus occupied mis:. bo spent in reading
something useful. Reading affords both
pleasure and profit, and a mind that is
not given to reading is very apt to be vicious.
It is true, there is certain description Of
reading matter that to certain class of
minds may do injury. But there are COM
paratively few works from which good
may not be derived by one whose inten.
tions are pure. Ignorance is no protection
from evil and reading increases knowledge.
Let people only arrange their time judi
ciously, and they will find plenty Of time
for reading. Every family should have
plenty of books and periodicals for constant
reading, adapted to the age and circum-
stance Of all its members. One or more
family newspapers! The mind needs as
much care rs the body, and man might
as we'll say I have no time to eat, as to
say,"I have no time to read" for it is
not true in either case.
snug
Perfume Of Fe,oers-The perfume Of
flowers may be gathered ip a very simple
manner, and without apparatus. Gather
the flowers with as little stalk as possible,
and place them in a jar three parta full Of
olive Or almond oil, After he.agsiR' the OIL
twenty,four hours; put them Into acoarse.
cloth and squeeze the oil ffom them.
Tl,is nyoaass With frasla !. An.,nra &. ,SSsIa
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~, % |.ss ss 8 'sgl '!s ~ 4 8!
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-09-17

The LYING GAME.-The Ohio States
man has quotation at the head Of its
columns advocating equality between whites
and blacks, which it claims 10 have taken
from the Ohio State journal, the Repub-
lican organ. The latter pronounces 1t a
forgery, proving it such, but still the States
man keeps it flying, and every locofoco
paper in the State copies it knowing it to
be forgery. 1t is one of those lies,
which, being well stuck to, answers as well
as the truth.
The Cincinnati Enquirer started the
story about the State having million of
dollars on deposit with the Ohio Life and
Trust Company, knowing it to be false.
This was made the basis of an appeal
against the Republican Administration of
the affairs of the State. The State off
GERS at once investigated the matter, when
it appeared that the State, so far from los
ing by that failure, was indebted to the
Company. Notwithstanding this has been
demonstrated, the papers of that party still
keep the story going in the hope that some
fool will be likely to believe it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-09-17

ticipating in our Territorial elections. If
this is the design, unless Gov. Walker
takes efficient means TO preserve the purity
of the ballot box the people of Kansas will.
We have no threats nor bluster, but the
people of Missouri must be taught that
they have interfered in our elections for
the last time. Unless. Gov. Walker gives
the people full assurance that they shall be
fully protected in October we hope the peo-
pie win continue to prepare themselves tor
a warm reception of the invader. We have
not believed that there would be any fur.
ther interference on the part of Missouri
in our elections, and now we are firm IN
the conviction that Gov. Walker will head
off the movement, and yet we are satisfied
an attempt will de made to perpetrate pow
er as they have done in the past: The
villianous apportiontment, by which every
district but one was bounded by Missouri,
shows that johnson and Matthias had an
other invasion in view, and that they ap-
portioned the Territory with a view to 1t.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-09-17
the Constitution

Amendments TO the Constitution
On the second Tuesday of October next
the people of this State will be called up
on to vote for or against five amendments
to the Constitution. A majority Of The
votes cast are required to adopt them.
Therefore failure to vote either way is
equivalent to vote against the proposed
amendments. The amendments to be SUBJ
mitted are as follows:
1st. Annual sessions.
I'd. District Court Judges.
Sd. Equality of taxation, and author
izing deduction of credits. tts
4th. General laws for corporations, but
authorizing special laws for their relief in
certain cases. s as-s-.
5th. Single Districts for Senators and
Representatives.
The above amendments were agreed up
on by more than three-fifths of each branch
of the last Legislature. The vote in the
Legislature on these amendments, was
not a party vote, and we presume, it will
not be a party question at the coming
election.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-09-17
WiImOt i'm Pennsylvania.

Wherever Mr.. Wilmot has been, since
he commenced stumping the State, the
country is alive and active in the work that
is to make him our next Governor. No
inclemency of the weather. or engagements
of any kind, have restrained the people
from pouring out in their strength, until
every inch of standing room was occupied
to hear the eloquent champion of Free
Americans discuss the great issues in which
his whole heart and surprising talents are
now enlisted. His presence is hailed by
the sturdy yeomanry of the State, with an
enthusiasm that is earnest and spontaneous.
His efforts in the Republican cause are ev-
erywhere rewarded by large accessions to
his party-the only party in the country
devoted to her prosperity and to the inter
ests of the American freeman.
Old line Wings are now looking up;
they are uniting under the leadership of
Wilmot, with all the true friends of the
American working man. They are consol-
idating a powerful party that is to sweep
the State in October, rid it of the excres-
cence of Locofocism, and hold possession
of her political power in all future time.
The success of Judge Wilmot is no lon
ger doubtful. 1t is no longer questiona-
bic matter. Our advices are such as to
make the assurance doubly sure that he
will come to Philadelphia with twenty-five
thousand majority. And we honestly be-
lieve that in Philadelphia he will poll the
largest number of votes. We know he can
do so, and all that is required to ensureit, is
vigilance and work. Active, thorough,
efficient organization on the part of his
friends, in the city and in the wards; and
in the precincts, everywhere wherever vo-
ter lives, he should earnestly work, and
mark the prediction, Wilmot is the Govern
or by $4,000 majority Philadelphia
Sun, 5th inst.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-09-17

BoTHERING THE GovERNoR.-SinceG Cow
ernor Walker put himself in bis ridiculous
attitude before Lawrence, the wags of the
ter itory take every opportunity TO exas-
perate him. He was al GAINESVILLE lately,
and horse belonging to one of his body
guard of dragoons-for he marches about
in the style Of an eastern satrap-died on
the road. The boys of the settlement
got up long petition to the governor, 50
skilIfully prepared that it was impossible
to discover its object till near the close
The governor received the petition with
condescension and dignity. read on and on,
till finally it set forth that a government
horse had been found defunct; that the
sun was uncommonly hot in these days;
that carcasses, in that condition, emitted
an effluvia obnoxions to the sense of smell
ling and unfavorable TO the public health;
that many desired to drag away the horse,
but finding nothing in the organic act au-
thorizing them to do so, and having OBJ
tanned no charter from the territorial Leg
islature, or even the Topeka General AS
sembly, for that purpose, they wished to
know from his excelleucy whether they
would be justified in assuming the respon-
sibility of removing the nuisance them
selves! This capital satire on his Lawrence
it is said, made the little man
swear excessively.-State Journal.