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candidates for Congress i'm
Kansas.

A personal friend who has seen in the Iist of
Kansas nominations the names of Marcus ]
Parrot for Congress, and Martin F. Conway
for Judge of the supreme Court, gives the N.
York Post some interesting information re-
specting them.
They are both lawyers by profession, the
one having previous to his emigration TO Kan
sas' practced law in Dayton, Ohio, and the
other In Baltimore Nd Both were allied To
the Democratic party, and to the administra.
ton OF Pierce, but became the opponents ,,f
the latter, soon after their arrival in Kansas
and have been fearless and untiring in their ON
position ever since. Mr. Conway. it will he
remembered, was the only free-State candi-
date whose election to the first legislature of
Kansas was acknowledged by that body but
ne repudiated the election, and promptly re-
fused, in an able letter, 10 take his seat. or
countenance any of their acts.
Mr. Parrot is man of excellent address
ana OF varied attainments. His u,reo,;o,aJ
exertlons In behalf of the free State prisoners
--those noble martyrs of a shameless desnot-
ism, while they have won the gratitude IF an
good men, have established for him an undv
ing reputation, as well for generosity az for
personal courage and legal ability. Tsmner-
ate in all his habits, industrious, upright and
perseverlng, he cannot fail TO make his mari
wherever he may go.
Mr. Conway is the younger man of the
t"o' out man OF first class attachments. He
Is small In stature, rather delicate in fr.,ns
and feature, and exceedingly quiet and upob.
trusive in his department. Whatever he ,vrites
or whenever he speaks in public, the elegance
OF ms dlctlon, the clearness and directness of
MS logic, and his eloquence, astonish stran.
gers and those who have but casual acouain.
tance with him, but not his intimate friends
snail never forget my nervous anxiety ON the
occasion Of first hearing him address a large
audience. had previously known him only
In the social circle, where his excessive mod.
esty had made him a listener rather than a
talker, and almost doubted if he could assert
with peremptory tone,
The nose on his face Is his own
lie commenced in scarcely audibl tone
and was evinently embarrassed to find himself
leaf OF manuscript, or even note,
standing before an audience of some two thou
sand persons; but as he progressed his tones
became louder and more distinct, his embar
rassment ceased, ard, apparently forgetting
his audience as his mind became absorbed IN
has subject, his manner was SO energetic that
almost doubted his identity. Nor can / re-
frain from adding that the address was one of
the most eloquent it was ever my fortune to
listen to.
There is, probably, no man living to whom
the people OF Kansas feel SO deeply indebted
as to Mortin F. Conway; and never trust me
for prophet if these two young scions of de-
mocIacy do not attain high position among
the great and good men Of our country.''
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EEkL9 OITUMW WA COURIER

within the limits of the city, in the bed Of the Des
Mones River within the limits of the city, unless such
person shall have iirstpbtained written permit from
the Mayor.
See g. 1t shall be the duty Of the Mayor before
granting permit 10 any person 10 quarry rock IN any
property such Is specified In the first section Of this
Ordinance, TO require such person TO pay into the city
Treasury such amount as he may direct, or require
said person to expend such labor in improving the
streets Of the city AS lac may direct.
Sec. B. When any person shall have. obtained a
permit from the Mayor provided in the first section
Of this Ordinance, il shall not be lawful for him 60
quarry rock only IN such place and IN such manner
the Mayor shall direct
Sec. l. Any person violating the provisions Of this
Ordinance, shall be subject TO fine of not less than
twenty-five or more than one hundred dollars.
Sec. s. If any person shall continue to quarry
rock contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance he
shall be liable to separate fine for each day he shall
be occupied In quarrying.
Attest, ID. f. GAYLORD, Mayor.
JAMES D. DEvIS, City Recorder.
Passed, June Sth, 1851. ts 80 ~
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ORDINANCE No 6.
DOGS
BE d ordained by tie city Council Of the city


BE d ordained by tie city Council Of the city OF
Ottamscd.
Sec. l. That there shall be paid by the person
owning, keeping, or having the of any dog slut
within the city, the following annual thereon to-
wit: On each dog spayed slut, one dollar on each
slut of more than two mcnths old, five dollars.
Sec 2. 1t shall be the duty of the Assessor while
taking the annual to assess to every per-
owning, keeping having the care ofany dogs or
sluts, the number which such persons have
Sec 8. Whenever the Mayor considers that the
public safety require IT. he may by proclamation In the
newspaper In which the city Ordinances published
order all the dogs and sus, within the city TO be con-
hned and Kept from running large for any length
time, not more than three MONTHS and t shall be the
duty or the Marshal to Kill or TO be killed. any
dog or slut found at large in the city, during the time
In any such proclamation mentioned; and any person
owning keeping having the care Of any dog or slut
permitting IL to run at large, at any such time shall
pay - fine OF not less than more than twenty
five dollars, together with costs of suit
Sec. For services rendered under this Ordi-
nance the Marshal shall be allowed fifty cents ia each
case Of killing and removing, and twenty per cent for
collecting on the amount collected and shall render
his account thereof to the city Council at each regu
lar meeting @
Attest, d. H. GAYLORD Mayor
JAMES ID. DEvIS, Recorder.
Passed, June sth, 1857. # 81
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CHAPTER IIS.
An Act fixing the time Of hold
ing Courts i'm the Third judi
Cial DiSlriCt

Section LIST. BE 1t enacted by the General u.s.
scmJly Of the Iute Of Iosra: That the several
courts IN the Third Judicial District of this
Stale be held as foflocs:
LIST. Commencing In Davis County, on the fourth
Monday in March and August.
End In the County OF Van Euren on the second
Monday after the fourth Monday March and August
3D. In the County of Jefferson on the fourth Mon
day in March and August.
4th. In the County of Keokuk on the fourth Mon
day In March and August.
9th. And in the County of Wapello on the eighth
Monday after the fourth Monday in March and Au-
gust.
No process, writ, other proceeding, shall be in
validated by reason OF anything contained in this act
but all processes. wrts and notices. returnabe by vr
tue of laws heretofore in force shall be in like
returnable to the courts fixed by this law and all pro-
ceedngs shall be treated II commenced under this
act
Sec. 2. This act to be in force from and after its
publication in the Des Mones Courier at 0ttumwa
and in the Fairfield Ledger, published at Fairfield.
a SAML. MFARLAND,
Speaker Of the House of Reps.
W. w. HAMILTON,
Prest. of Senate es
Approved January 10th. 1857.
@sa JAMES w. GRIMES
OFFICE OF SECRETARY STATE, 4 49,
Iowa City, Aug sth, 1851. (
hereby certify that the foregoing Is a true copy
from the original roll on file in my Office.
ELIJAH SELLS,
n2ilw - sec'y Of State
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To George Wilson,

SIR You are
hereby notified that the Burlington and Missouri River
Railroad has been located through that portion of the
northeast quarter of section thirty five In Township
seventtso, north ofsange thirteen west situate I'm th.
county of Wapelo and state of Iowa, owned by YOU
Now, fyou do not withint thirty days after the eev-
enth day of September next apply the Sheriff of said
county to have the damages assessed far the right OF
way, then the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad
Company will cause assessment thereof be made by
thu Commissioners appointed for said county
Dated at Burlington, Aug, II, 1857.
H. THEILSoN,
n24-4w City Engineer, b. M. r. r. II.
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Courier Office
r E NOV ED

Our friends will please take notice that the
COURIER OFFICE has been removed to the
I'd story of Prugh's Building, nearly opposite
the Curlew House, where we shall be happy to
see them. and to supply them with everything
in our line of business. The Democratic
Press occupies the room from which we have
removed
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/. just opened tire above establishment in the
new building Of Henry w. Starr Esq.
Third So, next north of the Barrett House. (not In it,
burlington, iowa.
is stock consists of the largest assortment of
II BOOKS AND STATIONERY ever brought west
of the Mississippi River.
Books the latest and best editions, adapted TO the
wants of schools and libraries every grade and rea-
ders OF every age class and taste fine stationery Of
every kind, paper, blank books &c. of the very best
quality, at the lowest prices An experience OF many
years in the book-seng and publishing business In
eastern cities extensive acquaintance and favorable
arrangements with the largest Publishing Houses, war
rants the subscriber in saying he give satisfacto
III this department. n
Piano Fortes.-Which for beauty and pow
err otone and elegance Of fnsh challenge comparison
with any In the United States The connection of the
subscriber with the Mandatory where these instr-
melts are made, enables him to give fun guarantee
that every instrument win give entire satisfaction or
ded. 80 -
Melodeons.--From the celebrated rnannfac-
tory of Geo, A. Prince Co.. which of tsefis sufficient
guarantee of their excellence.
Musical Instruments. luding Guitars,
Violins, Flutes Claironets, Vioncellos Accordeons
Music Boxes &c, &C. Also, Violin strings and Musical
Sheet Music Embracing the latest and
most popular publications, well the productions
of Standard Classical Authors. ~ essIa
Gold and silver Watches and Chm ms.
Which have been purchased, and will be sold at much
lessthan the usual prices and every article will prove
Hats and Comprising a fine assert
ment Of Soft Hats and Silk Plush and Cloth Caps.
which will be sold at Wholesale Retail at lower pri
ces than at any other House in the State.
Fancy Goods.--Consisiing of Gold Pens and
Pencils, Pocket Eooks Port Monaies Hair Brushes and
Combs, Ladies ietleues, Razors strops, Soaps, Balm
Fluid, &C., 4.
THE CELEsTINA-The latest and best collection Of
Church susc, BY " G. Taylor, price $l,O0 Taylor's
Choral An hens, splendid collections OF Anthems,
Choruses, &C., or Sacred Music societies, advanced
Glasses or Chois, price 1,25 The Concordia coll
Lotion ofhne eces Quartetts &C. price Is cts always
on land aud VII be forwarded by mail postage paids
70 any pc ON r2nittpy the above named prices. -
HosHE0PATliY.-Thes Subscriber IL Agent for Prof
liampa' ey specific homeopathic Medicines, which
are especially adapted TO family use-price OF case
cotaining ID noxes, With Manual $500 Also, HoihG-
pathic books ior domestic USE always on hand. y
Friends, acqnaintances and strangers, and all.
are iyited to call and examine my stock, they will
Ia purchase. S. IS - - 80 2sC f5F
burlington, JAM 1851. ii. III. TAWLEY, Il
noii6m Late Of Utica, Ny.
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i. V. HARDY's Eye Balm will cure any case
Of Sore, Weak or Diseased Eyes, it matters
not OF how long standing. Ordinary cases of
Sore Eyes it cures in from to IL hours.
Read the advertisement headed I. Tremendous
Success, n23-6w
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~ Gibson is being examined for defalca-
ton as Treasurer, CT Ohio. Besln is in Car
ada. Gibson admits concealing knowledge of
Bresln's defalcation, but denies appropriating
any money himself.
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BLANKS JusT pRINTrp.--Attachment

BLANKS JUST PRINTED.--A Attachment bonds
and writs of attachmen, for Justices, accurate
form.
Notar,al protests and notices, indispensable
to notaries public
Prornissory notes, newAfd approved fern
These aud general assortment of deeds,
mortgages, powers of attorney, notices, exc
cutions, &c., just printed in good style and on
the best of paper, and for sale at this office.
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Mr.. Dodge, the American Minister to Spain
has been there already too long for his reputa-
ton as a diplomatist. The Administration is
tired of him, and wants his place for another.
He is soon to be 'crushed out - as Called Cush-
ing would say, and may be looked for home
very shortly.
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NE,y YoRK Ane IL

The screw steamer City of Baltimore from
Liverpool 29th, arrived at p. m. to day.
In the Supreme Court to day writ of GER
tiorari was granted on behalf Of Mrs. Cum
bingham. returnab.e to morrow.
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lVThe culture of grapes has been intro
duced with success in the vicinity of Fort Mad
ison, Iowa. The wine made from the produce
of the Iowa vineyards is said to be excellent
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State and County Fairs.

The Iowa State Fair will be held at Musca-
line, October 6, Z: s, So.
The Wapello County Fair will be held at
the far grounds, ) mile northwest of Ottum-
wa, September "a, %. & 26.
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NT The resignation of Judge Mason, Com
missioner of Patents, is ssid to be in the hands
of the President, and that he will return to
Iowa.
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KENrUcKy.-It would seem probable, now,
that only one X. N. is elected to Congress
from Kentucky that one being Humphrey
Marshall. Both Tennessee ard Kentucky are
completely oyerslaughed by the Pro- Slavery
Democracy, aud Know Nothingism has been
too entirely wiped out in both States ever to
stand ghost of chance hereafter.
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0T Lola Montez is 10 Buffalo, lecturing
against the Church of Rome. The She of Ba-
ravia doesn't like the She "of Babylon.o
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ORDINANCE No. ..
STOKE QuARRIEs.

STOKE QUARRIEs.
Be II ordained by The City Council of the City
Ottumpa.
Sec. ]. That II shall not be lawful fer any person
TO quarry any rock In any street public ground
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CT The American Association for the adj
vancement of Education will meet at Albany
on Tuesday, August the. 18th.
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NO.33.
Nem ADVERTISEMENTS.
BLACK sMJTHyNG.

vENIlE subscriber, having succeeded j. H. Griffith
III in the Blacksmithing business and removed to
the Lower MILL where he has erected shop begs
leave to announce to his friends and that he
now prepared to do all kinds Of work his line ON
short notice and reasonable terms.
no24.y AARON MYERS
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The burlington and Missouri River Railroad has II
been located through said tracts of land.
Now unless the owners thereof apply to the Sheriff
OF sald County, within 10 days after the 18th lay Of
September next to have the damages assessed for the
right OF way, then the Burlington and Missouri liver
Railroad Company will cause AN assessment there,.s
TO be made by the Commissioners appointed for said
County.
burlington, Aug 18th, 1851. IT. P1iIEISOx
nZi2w Chief Eng. of the b. & NJ r. Al, r.
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ihe dearest Friend of my Childhood.
Yes, me thinks see her now, E9fst 81
In childhood's early bloom,
Ere care had mark her lovely brow,
Or sorrow cast gloom.
And with her image mem'ry brings
Many by-gone scene,
Round which recollection clings,
Though years have passed Setween.
Dear scenes of childhood's sunny hours
When from earth's sorrows free,
Joyous We gathered wild wood flowers
Nor dream'd that care could be.
Life's morning hed-a clsud came over
Eliza now Is laid
Near The green grove, by the lov'd Shore
Where we in childhood play'd C. a
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River Improvement decision.

The decision of the Supreme Court, of this
State, in the case of the d. N. g. r. CO.. Us.
the State. rendered by Wright C. ]. on the Attn
inst, will be found entire on the first page OF
our paper this week. We publish it as mat
ter of interest to the people of the Valley
The original and supplemental contracts, ex-
cept those made by Commissioner Mckay,
and the settlement part of Com. Mannings
| contract, of Dec. '56, it will be seen, are sus.
| tanned by the Court; but the right to the m an
damus, or process, compelling the commits
sioner to certify more lands, is refused, the
Chief Justice favoring the right, the majority
contra.
AS the matter now stands, the work will go
or as long as the land lasts-when that is ex-
hausted it will stop. There is no more land,
If enough, in the grant, so far as now confirmed
to the State, than will be required to complete
the Improvement to Keosauqua. If anything
further is done above that point an adjus. ment
of the grant confirming its extension to the
sources Of the river, or to the state line, must
be obtained. There is enough land to the
State line to complete the work to Ottumwa,
and to the source of the river to complete the
whole work to Des Moines.
This adjustment must be obtained by the
State, as we understand the matter, the COM
pany being under no obligations to do it, and
such being the case, it will devolve upon those
having the interests of the State in charge, to
give their attention to it at Washington, with
out delay. We don't exactly see how the ex-
pense of this will be met but there may be a
way.
The rights and duties Of the parties to this
contract being now settled by the court of
ultimate resort, we snail be glad to see the
matter decided. whether the Improvement is
to be completed or not-the 500 er the better
We want the navigation Of the river, and the
water power too, and besides, the works com
menced and the material on hand will rapidly
waste and decay to the sacrifice of an immense
amount of money, if the work stops.
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40 THE CITIZENS
orTuuwA AND wApE11n no1rur

VT O~H w - Hh~'D " AK GALV CVUNITs
THSllE undersigned having purchased the stock of
n goods formerly owned by r. w Belts opposite
the Buckeye House, oumwa, is now open prepar-
ed to sell for cash, or prompt paying customers on
Time fifteen per cent cheaper than any other house in
this city.
My stock comprises compile assortment of
DRY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS.
Caps, Hardware, Queensvare
and Groceries.
Please call and examine my goods and Prices where
feel confident, satisfaction can be given Quick sales
and small profit Is my motto. Respectfully,
n2i-y WM A. MILLS.
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TO the unknown and non resi-
dent owners Of the following
described lands, situate in
WapeklO County, state OF Iowa.

BART Of The ek ofnwA ofsec 80, in tp r. n of Is
tumwa. b.F.k 4 fFEElsfzF' II
Also the y Of me Il offs 80, in t 70 n ofr1Sw
sw "A Of W L of 5 ~ In I ~ n Off 13w
= W y offs e L of sec 10 in " n of r I2w
= = offs 4 of sec IS IN Z y nof r l2w
Lot No. ., bl NO. ), In the town of Agency City
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ORDINANCE No. 3.

TO amend an Ordinance entitled an "0rdinance regu-
lating the dues and fees of Marshal
BE 1t ordained by the City Council of the City
Of Ottumica:
That the whole of section 18th, Of the Ord nance 10
which this Is amendatory be stricken out, and the
following be inserted in lieu thereof
lie shall be Untitled to the of $500 per year for
his services as Marshal Street Commissioner Collect
orr and for the discharge of such other duties As the
Council may directs to be paid monthly out of the city
treasury after deductng the fees received services
rendered.
Attest, D.. II. GAYLORD, Mayor.
JAMES ID. DEvIE, City Recorder 'A.s
Passed, July q, 1851.
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MEAT MARKET.

rxYr nndsrsiaaa : ~ -. A ,aaal R~
the Citizens ofttumwa, that he has open ~46t&
ed M Rk Ell on Front Street, ----A1-.--.A
opposite the Curlew House., where he will be happy
A. NJ, In quantities to suit the daily wants <sv-:
OF families He solieits such encouragement ~ 20
ness permanently. ~ pPs.IiTyss--sss
Oct. 20 --n3i-ly $50
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EDITORIAL HsHies

All communications must be accompanied by the
RsaL nane of the author, but may be published with
hcttious signature. .... . .....
Notices Of Marriages Deaths and Religious Meetings
will be published free Of change
Notice of the meetings OF Charitable Institutions, and
Political and public meetings generally, half the
rates Of advertising ~,
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ORDINANCE No. Ia.

ORDINANCE No. i3.
TO PREVENT THE BURNING OF LINE KlLss.
BE ii ordained By tire City Council of the Cttu
of Ottumwa:
Sec. J. That It shall he unlawful for any person to
burn Lime Kiln within the limits of this city and any
person voatng this Ordinance shall upon conviction
thereof be fined in not less than fifty dollars or
more than one hundred, conviction upon complaint
filed before the Mayor, as other fines are recovered
Attest, ID. II. GAYLORD, Mayor.
JAMES ID. DgVIS, Bity Recorder
Passed, Aug. 3D. 1851 .n23-3w
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= = "a BLANKS. =. $3.50
EpGANK NOTES and other Blanks Just print
ID ed, and for sale at this Office IN 50 SEQ
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D What ground or motive had the Eddy
vile Commercial for questioning the truth Of
a statement of ours in relative to building in
this place the present senson, or for insinuating
that the buildings erected here are shanties
Ground, we know he has none, and as to the
motive prompting SO bare and insulting a
charge, we will leave the public to Judge. We
can take joke as well as any one, but posi-
tive charge of falsehood is no joke. We can
assure the public that all our sta ements in re-
lation to the progress of this city are true, as
any one at all acquainted here Well knows
Whether the Commercial believes it or not is
a matter of perfect indifference to us. Dull
times, the small amount of building and BUSH
ness going ON there, and disappointment ia
railroad matters, has made the Commercial
envious and jealous, and hence, probably, his
abuse of his neighbors.