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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-06-25
SEDUCTION, CRIMINAL ABORTION AND DEATH
IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE sEpU.
CEN.

SEDUCTION, CFiMINAL ABORTION AND DEATH
IN NEwBunYPoRT-ARRE OF TIE sEpU.
cER.
Nswburyport, June IL.
Oar city was yesterday afternoon astoun led
by the development of another of those heliish
acts, in which our city is disgraced as par
ticipant.
Ayoung and lovely girl, about twenty years of
age, daughter of one our most respectable
citizens, was sedlced by young man living
at Bellevills. For the past year he has VISIT
&c the family, and always received the kindest
treatment. A short time since he found the
girl was enciente; and after number of at
tempts to get her to leave town, he a. last
succeeded. Her parents supposed she was in
Dover, on visit, instead of which she was
kept in two houses Of i'll repute in this city.
What occurred there is not known, but will
probably be shown to-day, at the coroner's
inquest. She was afterwards iLveigled TO Bos-
ton, and underwent surgical operation, was
hurried thence to this city on Wednesday, and
yesterday afternoon paid the forfeit of such
acts, dying in excrutiating agony.
Her seducer was arrested, and in default of
$4,000 bail was committed to Jail.
DIR. Lewis Dix, who is charged with having
procured the abortion, was arrested yesterday
aud brought before the Police Court. The
case was continued to Thursday of next week,
and the defendent ordered to lind sureties IN
$4,000 for his appearance at that time. Dix
keeps medical Office IN Endicott street.
The name Of the individual charged with be-
ing the sedncer Of the deceased young woman,
ISL. w. Riekason, the name of the deceased
female is Emma Pest. Before death she made
an affidavit setting forth all the above facts,
and stated that it was against her will that she
came to this city. The punishment for this
offence ism less than FIVE years, and not mo,
than twenty, in the State prison.-Boston Ira
veier.
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Four Days Later from Europe
ARRIVAL OF THE VANDERBILT.

NEW York, June IS.
The steamship Vanderbilt. with dates from
Liverpool to the Sd inst, has arrived here.
The Europa's advices reached Liverpool on
The 30th ult.
LIVERPOOL. June ..
Breadstuffs closed with declining tende ICY.
All qualities have slightly declined. The
weather has been favorable for crops.
LONDON, June 2.
Money market decidedly easier. Consols
closed at 81.
The Grand Duke Constantine visited Queen
Victoria on Saturday, and returned to France
on Sunday. The English Persian treaty has
been ratified.
Thirteen hundred houses have been burned
at Constantinople.
Serious political outbreaks had occurred at
Brussels, Antwerp and other Belgians towns.
Several converts and monas,eries had been at
tackled, with cries Of '.Down with the Catho.
lies and Priests"
The troops interfered, arrests were made
and quiet was generally restored.
The Grand Duke Constantine, upon his Wis.
it to the Queen, was saluted by the English
ships of war, and also by the United State.
frigate Susquehanna, lying in the roadstead. -
The latter left imme iiately after and proceed-
ed to Gravesend.
The brevity of the Dukes visit, compared
with his stay in France, is much commented
on by the English journals.
The British troops had evacuated the Per-
sian town Of Mahmoru, which they captured
in March.
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PHILADELPHIA, June %.

Cole ctor Baker has made his appointments
in the custom house including, it is said, sew
'cral old wings. There is in consequence .
great deal Of dissatisfaction among faithful
dsm's. 9
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TAKE NOTICE.

TENllE subscriber having sold out In otturnwa and
& being on the point Of reno wing to the Western
part of the state, would say TO all Indebted to him tina.
he must have settlement with every one either
paymeat note from all indebted hun " this 10
not attended to promptly. demands will be placed in
the hands OF the proper officer for collection.
Nils, j. H. GRIFFITH
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Cu.nIrsrowN Va Inn,

SffHNf-EsIU"N, ' d'l JU'Ip 80
Cbas. Cowlan, clerk in the p. Q. here has
been arrested FOR robbing letters containing
$4,000. and has acknowledged his guilt. About
S., 200 has been recovered.
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Inc LEcIsIATIyE House.. An Intelligent
gentleman IN Minnesota Is earnestly adyoca-
ting the adoption by the Constitutional Con-
vention of that Territory of Legislatnr, for
the New State winch shall be composed Of on
~ one body. The principle would be novel
one, but it has sometimes been favored By emf
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AUGUSTA. TIA Jnne 10

Hon. +. w. Pickens, of S. c., has positive
" dsclired the Mission to Russia. He will
probably be returned to the U. s., Senate, vice
Mr.. Butler, deceased.
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TIE Iowa STATE FAIR will be held this
year at Muscatine on the 6, I, 8 and 9th of
October.
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HEAVY DEFALcATIoE.-A dispatch from
Columbus, o., states that w. H. Gibson re.
signed the Office Of Treasurer of that State,
last Saturday. A deficit OF $3.50. 900 had been
discovered in the Treasury, which Mr.. Gibson
declared existed when be came into Office, and
was caused by the defalcation of his predeces-
sor, John G. Breslin. The Governor has ap.
pointed a committee 10 investigate the affair.
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MEMPHIS. June Is.

MbNPhls, June 10.
An extensive IRE broke out last night on
Front Row, which destroyed whole block
Loss not yet ascertained.
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NOTICE

hereby given 10 all persons that my wife, Nancy
Sipss, has left my he'd and board without aay Just
provocation. hereby iorwarn all persons from ha-
boring trusting her. az will pay any debts &
her contracting from this date
June 2S, lSJI.--nlt-lt REAS W. SIMS,
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EoDY's LADT's BOOK. July number, an il.
terssting one, is at hand punctually, The ia
vor Of 50 early copy mskes it pleasure to
notice Cody, and commend it to the notice of
COR readers. Terms: one copy, $3; two, IS;
three, So; eleven aud extra copy TO persons
seniiig clubs for 5 20. Address l.. A. Cody,
Phi,adelpLia.
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Observation-Disclosures Ciossis, resident Of
Kirkville, la this county, was drowned m the
Dies Moihes river. near Dir. L. c. Osden's, last
Saturday week. Tie Was engaged with some
others in fishing. From expressions used BY
him It is suspected that he may have commit
ted suicide.
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Mrs. JACKSON,

Millinel. ~ Dress Makery
STREET OPPOSITE cukIEw HOUSE..
oTTUMwA ....................... IOWA
EE ILLINERY and Fancy Goods kept constantly on
I'VE hand Altering and bleaching done Ia the la
test Eastern style. [nl7-y
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}. WILLIAMSON, NJ. u. S. Is. rBsaLr, n. D.
E,Ess. V1LEEAMSOS * TRsRALL.
Office Over Hawley's Stare, ottumwa, Iowa.
June 81, lS5T.--ni7-5m
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TUBE PAINTS

TUBE PAINTS1ss ss w
IT HAVE just received Hns lot "(6 "a Cos"
.a Tube coi0r' and win 's'i them :, xstop,
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CORNING, June Is.

NJ" n CORNING, June 70.
The village of Corning is flooded. The
principal bridges and walks have been torn
away and the destruction Of property 10 i'm
mense. The working class have suffered Sc.
verely, large number Of their houses having
been washed away. Communication between
the upper and lower parts of the village are
entirely shut of. The running Of trains on the
Erie r. r. is obstructed, but they will doubt-
less be regular IL. morrow.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The freshet has in measure subsidized and
the danger is now passed. The cellars of the
business portion OF the town are filed with
water, and great masses Of timber fill the
streets.
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Al communications must De accompanied ny the
ssAl name CT the author, ba. may BE- pueishsa With
fictitious signature.
Notices Of Marriages Deaths and Reiisic eetings
vim be published free Of charge.
Notice Of the meetings OF Charitable Ins,utlons and
Political and public meetings generally, hall the Us ia
rates Of advertising,
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SwrTzERLAND.--The Federal Assembly met
on the 9sh. The treaty of peace was re-
ferred to committee. The Federal Conven-
ton having recommended its ratification.
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IN foreign advertisements and home gaSconade,
we see no where the slightest in jication of the
presence of man. The virgin soil remains I'M
turned, and the tardy axe has not yet falles
the trees obstructing the road. High, fiat,
mucky prairies, aud wide, bottomless and sod
rotten sloughs are not to be found in the south
ern tier of counties west Of Wayne. The
prairies are all rolling-not SO rough as to pro-
duce fear of loss Of soil from washing, or to
merit the epithe. "hilly"-the rayines are al
most all traversed By rivalets of spring water,
which are confined to narrow beds, deeply
washed In the debris from the more abrupt
highlands, and the timber is not only sufficient
ly diversified and abundant to meet all the
wants OF man, but seems to have been placed,
by the Creator, in those deep creek bottoms to
serve as more perfect retreat for the stock
raiser and his herd from the high and bleak
prairies in winter.
am conscious that my enthusiastic admi-
ration Of the country, over which have re-
Gently travelled, is leading me away from the
subject of which designed specially to speak;
but hoping the DEPRESSION may prove interest
ing to persons desiring western locations, i
will, If you please, commit few further ILL.,
gitimate facts to paper before returning to spec
ulations which may be Of less import.)
Since an early day in the history of I,wa,
clip, hip and hurrah' for the up-bullding of
towns has been the order Of its improvement,
and the worth Of the century has not been half
as much lauded as are the local advantages IS
its most obscure villages. The more impor-
tant Of the interior towns have secured the
construction Of passable thoroushfares to and
from them, aud immigrants, year after year,
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G. G. PACKARD.
NXyHOLESALE and Retail dealer In all kinds Of
Wv Hardware, Iron, Steel, Nails, and Glass. Also
agent for Lippncott & Bro. IS Fire Proof Safes.
At all times good assortment Of Carriages and Bug
ges hand from the celebrated carriage repository
of Packard Barnum, Warren, Ohio
ey Opposite the Currew House, Ottumwa TnI1y
Southern shield., 1857-01-17

the joys that sparkled brightly on the cup of life? where were they? Thqy had made me eager to go forth to drink of that cup, that seemed so bright, so glorious, and so enchanting. They, too, had fled; and some had left shadow from out of which my soul shall never rise. But of the sorrow engendered by their departure, there was born strength that will endure, will that can contend with fate, and conquer, too. Yes, the brow that now wears the shade of sadness, will be wreathed with the bright ness of victory.
 The friends, too, that had gladdened my heart in days of other years, had gone--not to the silent mansions of the dead, but to the worlds consuming fire. They had for gotten all the tender ties of life; had cast into this seething caldron their hearts best treasures, and come forth cold, unfeeling and callous. Those who had laid aside the vestures of life, were mine, still mine; and though changed they were true, and in twi- lights dewy hour could feel them near :; my soul could be upborne until could hear the breathings of their love, and mentally list to the soft whisperings of their angelic voices.
 'Tis true 1 meet them not now; 'tis true see them not when the ingleside circle meets; 'tis true they live only in memory, for they, like the eddies of that stream-like the flowers or its brink-like the hopesof youth like the joys of by-gone hours, passed to ''return no more." This com munion with natures visible forms-this communion with the past of my own life, sank deep into my heart, but it was not all sad, for the soul, that caged bird of celes- tial birth, pointed to the time when it should be freed from it's earthly surroundings, and be again united to the loved and lost yea, it panted for the time when it should lift its pinions from earth, when the bars of its prison-h0use should be removed, and it could soar to its divine being, purified from all taint of earth. It pointed to the time all earth's d> ellers shall meet-when time itself shall be swallowed up in fathomless depths of eternity--when earth and sea shall give up their dead-and all that have lived and loved on earth, will be reunited amid the wond'rous beauty of undying things, ''the glorious stars.'' It bade me weep not, for the mutations of time-not for mutation in the dwellers of earth; but to turn my thoughts to the only unchanging hope gran ted to mortality, the hope of heaven; to surrender heart, and soul, and all to Him with whom there ':is no variableness nor shadow of change" ZELIE.
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.Ntao and Permanent .7rrangemenf
Regular Memphis, White and Arkansas Rivers U. $. Mail
 Line for
STEAMER KATE FRISREE

Capt. JNo. T. SHrRLEY.... WILL. WooD, CPk ' ...n4-aa THIS new and splendid, fast s{ls5zs7t5fzfs {5s74s5ffzf running steamer, having been =sss====zzzE-s5z purchased expressly for the trade, will leave Memphis every Monday and Friday at o'clock, P M., connecting with Capt. J. D. Adams line of White River Mail Packets at Napoleon, for all landings on White River and Little Rock, Arkansas River.
 Returning-Leaves Napoleon on Tuesday and Saturdays, arriving at Memphis on Sun day and Wednesday evenings.
 Passengers and Freights recepted to any of the above points, at regular packet prices, and sent through without detention.
 The proprietors of the line return their thanks for the very liberal patronage extend- ed to the packet James Laughlin, and hope to receive continuance of the same on their splendid new packet. All business entrusted to our charge will meet with prompt attention.
 J. T. SHIRLEY, Master Kate Frisbee. J. D. ADAMS,
 For White River Packets. For through Tickets and further informa- tion, apply on board, or to
 LAVALLETTE & MORRIS, Nov. l. Agents.
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NOTICE TO .2LL WHOM TT 1,2Y OF DOTH COICER.1.
NOTICE

KNOW YE, That whereas, heretofore, to wit: On the twelfth (l2) day of March, \. D. 1855, John A. Harwick, as and in his capacity of Sheriff, Assessor and Collector of the Taxes within and for the county of Monroe. in the State of Arkansas, having heretofore fully and properly complied with all the acquisitions and provisions of the law in such case made and provided, offered for sale and sold, at the Courthouse door in the town of Lawrenceyille, county and State aforesaid, for the non-payment of the taxes. penalty and costs due thereon for the years l845, 1916, l847, l848, l849, 1850, 1851, 1852, 1853, 6 1854, amounting in the aggregate to the sum of 69 1l-lO0 dollars, and as the property of Benjamin L. Miles, the southwest quarter of sectlon number twenty (20), in township number one CD north, range number two @ west of the fifth principal meridian, containing one hun- dred and sixty acres,-at which said sale the undersigned became and was the pur- chaser of said tract of land, for the sum of 69 7l-1O0 dollars, being the highest and last bidder for said tract of land; And whereas the undersigned having on said day of sale paid to said John A. Harwick, as Sheriff. Re-. the amount of said taxes, pen alty, and costs due upon said land for the years aforesaid, received from said John A. Harwick. as Sheriff, &c., certificate of purchase as provided by law, for said land. And whereas, more than one year having elapsed since said day of sale, and no per son or persons having apP}ie5-to redeem sad land, the undersigned, heretofore, to wit: on the lst day of September, A. D. lo56, presented said certificate of purchase to Si- mon P. Hughes, Sheriff, Assessor and Col lector of the Taxes, within and for the county of Monroe, and State of Arkansas, and successor ia office of the said John A. Harwick, and received of said Hughes, as such Sheriff, &c.,, deed in due conformity with law, and reciting more particularly the above facts, duly executed and acknowl- edged, for said tract of land.
 NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HERh- BY GIVEN to all persons who can set up any right, title or claim to said tract of land or any part thereof, by reason of any IT, regularity, iliegality, informality in sad sale or subsequent proceedings, to be and appear before the Judge of Circuit Court in Chancerv, in and for said county of Mon roe, at term to be begun and holden at the Court House in said county, on the fourth Monday after the fourth Monday in sep tember next after the date hereof, and then and there show cause. if any they can, why said sale and subsequent proceedings snail not be confirmed as application for conhr- nation of the same will be made to Sald Court by the undersigned, at that time.
 NICHOLAS T. HARWICk.
 By Adams & Hanks, Attys.
 Jan. 10. 1857.
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A PERFUNIED BREATH.-What lady or gentleman would remain under the curse of disagreeable breath when by us- ing the '|BALM OF THOUSAND FLOWERS" as dentrifce would not only render 1t sweet but leave the teeth white as alabaster?- Many persons do not know their breath is bad, and the subject is so delicate their friends will never mention it. Pour sin gle drop of ''Balm'' on your tooth brush and wash the teeth night and morning. A 50 cent bottle will last year.
 A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION may ea- silly be acquired by using the ''BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS" It will remove tan, pimples and freckles from the skin, leaving it a soft and roseate hue. Wet a towel, pour on two or three drops, and wash the face night and morning.
 SHAVING MADE EASY.-Wet your shaving brush in either warm or cold water, pour on two or three drops of ''BALM OF A THOUSAND FLowERs," rub the beard we'll, and 1t will make beautiful soft lather, much facilitating the operation of shaving. Price only Fifty cents. For sale by all Druggists. Beware of counterfeits. None genuine unless signed by
 ". P. FETRIDG GE $ CO.,,
 Franklin Square, New York.
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New Drug Store.

J.sy. GLENN, Wholessc and Retail Dealer iii DRUGS, MEDICINES and CHEMICALS, having bougf out Robert Maloney and added largelvto the stock. will continue to add until helas an entirely pew and fresh supply of Digs and Medi- cines to which the attention the public is invited.
 His stock will consist of eery article le- gitimately belonging to suchan establish ment. A fine lot of Perfumery and Stationery,
 Fancy Soaps,
 Envelopes,
 Fine Cutlery, G.,
 Cologne, Fncy Bottles, and Essential Oils.
 GYPhysicians' prescriptiels particularly attend to. A liberal patronage respectfully solicited. Dec. 13, 1856.
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Singers Sewing Machines.

THESE celebrated machines are in prac- tical and profitable use in all parts of the civilized world. In all the various trades, and in sewing every sort of fabric, either of cloth or leather, they have been fully tried and approved. Sewing machines of other manufacturers often fail to work, but SINGERS MACHINES ALWAYS OPERATE PER-
 FECTLY,
 being strong, durable, and complete in con- trivance and workmanship. A perfect sew ing machine, kept employed, affords clear profit of $l ,000 year but an imperfect one is a cause of constant vexation and loss The entire reliability of our machines is one great reason for their unparalleledpopulari- ty. MACHINES FOR FAMILY. SEWING,
 of a frail and delicate construction, are re- commended by other manufacturers. Such machines are made to catch the eve; not to perform substantial work. The truth is, family sewing machines ought to be stronger than any other, because they have to go into less skillful hands than when sold to manu- facturers, and are used for a greater variety of work. The machines which have proved best for all other purposes, must be best for family use, and they are Singers. No other can compare with them in quantity of work. Cy7 New machines of the latest improved style will be exchanged on liberal terms for old sewing machines of our own make, or for operative machines of other manufactu- rers. Local agents wanted to sell our ma chimes. .e&0
 N. B.-All persons desiring full informa- tion about sewing machines, can obtain it by applying for a copy of q. NJ. Singer & Co.'S Gazette," paper devoted entirely to the subject. It will be sent gratis.
 I. NJ. SINGER & co. Principal Office, 323 Broadway, New York.
 FRANCE OFFICES.
 AZ Hanover street, Boston; 32 Westmin- ster St., Providence; 274 Broad St., New ark, N.. J.: 347 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.; Gloversville, N. Y; 9S Chapel St., New Ha- ven; Il Buchanan St., Glasgow, Scotland; l42 Chestnut St., Phila.; l05 Baltimore St., Baltimore; East Fourth St., Cincinnati :; Chicago, Illinois; 65 North Fourth street, St. Louis; 8l St. Charles St., New Orleans; 20 Dauphin St., Mobile. ia1-3m
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Saddle and Harness M A N U F A c T o KY

SMITH & BROWNE would most respect fully announce to the citizens of Helena and surrounding country that they have opened a Shop in the house formerly occupied by Oliver c. Joyce, on Rightor street, where can be found at all times, Saddles and Har- ness of every description. Also brides, martingales, whips, collars, girths, surcin- gles, and everything else that is usually kept in Saddler's Shop, all of which are made of the very best material that can be procur- ed, and for durability cannot be excelled by any shop in the State.
 Call and examine. Charges moderate. Repairing done with neatness and dis patch, and on reasonable terms.
 JNO. c. o. SMITH,
 EDW. NJ. PROVINE.
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LOOK HERE.

JUST RECEIVED, per steamer Ingomar, a large lot of superior CHEWING TOBAC- co, consisting of the following choice brands Lecompte lbs. Madison 5s. Peytona 's Duncan lbs. H. NJ. Harris lbs. Extra Fancy lbs. Lock and Key. Also large assortment of fine Spanish Cigars of the following brands. La Sevilliana,
 Fl Sol,
 La Semela,
 Cinto De Orion,
 Fl Capitolio. To be had at GLENN'S Drug Store. Dec. l3. 1856.
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CABINET AND CARPENTER's s SHOP

THE undersigned would respectfully in- form the citizens of Helena and the sur rounding country, that he will still continue the above business in all its various branch es, and will contract for building anywhere within fifty miles of Helena, ,-and will also make to order and repair FURNITURE, on the shortest notice
 W.V.L. COOPER. March 3, 1856.
 N. B.-Undertaking promptly attended to, and ready-made coffns kept constantly on hand
Southern shield., 1857-01-17
Just Received,

AT the Cheap Cash Store, 8 supply of NEW GOODS, consisting of Winter Cloth ing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Alpacas, de Lains, Kerscys, Linseys, Jeans, Flannels, and Domestics for cash, and a little cheaper than the cheapest.
 We also keep choice article of old Bour- bon, Rye, Monongahala, Brandy, Rum, Wines, Cordials, Sc.
 Oct. 4, 1856. ERWIN & LAND.