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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-20

"JoHY BRowS TRAcT ASsocIATfoy"-TL Itcd
Herald chronicles the departure Of several sporting
gentleman for the well known John Brown Tract in
the northern part of the State. The Herald gives the
following particulars of the John Brown Tract Asso'
citation >" I:
'As the Brown Tract Association has become 80
institution il the country II will be matter OF Interest
10 give little detail of its strength aud obeetA
IL numbers at present ~ members, embracing the
most scientific sportsmen id the State who 60 twice
year int the wilderness to draw revenue from the for
esss lakes and streams. Their preparations and outhf
require both time and system, and the whole plan OF
organization has been reduced, in this respect TO
model Of perfection.
Happening in at the room Of a member the other
day we took note OF his outfit for the occasion. II
consisted of blanket overcoat, three pairs pants,
four pairs stockings, three pairs drawers two vesn,
Koseath hat, straw hat. rubber cap, glazed cap mus
keto cap three red shirts knit shirt hunting shirt
check .hirt, two towels, needless thread, nails hand
kerchiefs, cravsts common fishing coat black coat
boots. vading boots slippers, ishpcle trolling Inca
speckled trout-lne, CASTLE soap, bait box, worms
dozen hooks ard snoods, cloth gloves, hy, riedicnc
flask cup, knife and fork, spoons, ish-basket, buck
skin gloves, cigars, pocket ------ lyuigariy oAled
'pist0l.l -,
:" Each member has similar outfit for bis ind yidad
comfort and but tbh general comnissariat sup
piled long before and provisions are now ON tho gr0nna
Tor months rations In their sporting arrange meuts
the Association is divided into six parties, with a.
many separate camps, and each party has chosen
Il sder with strict police arrangement, and ngid sub
ordination 10 pscatorial rules. Nothing but purely
scientific sport allowed and if by chance member
should take pckere while trolling for trout he would
be liable 10 expulsion.
"The party left in high spirits, confident Of giylng
good account Of themselves when they emerge tfVn,
the North Woods. Wishing them lots OF sport soa
mraculou. escapes from the black flies, we shah wns
patiently for promised letter or two giving "a ~
court Of the rare fun in store for the expedition
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-20
NOTES OF A TRIP TO KANSAS.
Correspondence Of The n. Y. Tribune.
WEsTPoRT, Missouri, April II, 1857

Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune.
WEsTpoRT, Missouri, April IL, 1851.
The public lands in Kansas are held upon three
different tenures:
First: The Reserve Lands; the Delaware, the
Kansas, and the Potawatame being the principal.
These cannot be sOli-the Indians are not per
mitted to part with them. The only mode in which
sale can be efIcc;cJ Is 10y means of treaty made
with the tribe.
Second: The Trust I.uds These are open to
settlers. Claims are made upon them by squatttrs.
The lands are then appraised by the Government
Agent, generally at the usual price, 81 % ali acre
very ricb well timbcred land at 81 5e-town
sites at higher rates. AT aa appointed time the
land is offered at auction to the highest bidder.
The squatters have their associations for mutual
protection and ii is perfectly understood that there
shall be no bidding against the party owning the
claim then exposed for sale. He, of course, buys
at the appraised value.
By the Squatter laws and customs, very little suf-
fees to make claim. You find an moccupied
quarter section, you lay upon II foundation, your
foundation consisting of four logs laid across each
other, with your name written on one OF them.
This holds your land month. At the end OF the
month you must build a log-cabm, break up few
acres and inclose them, and your title is perfect
The Squatter laws, too, do not bind you 10 hold
the land IN person; you may do ii by tenant. You
must be careful, however, that Your tenant is re-
liable, for, should be leave the claim for week or
more, your claim may be jumped.
Third: There are the presumption lands situated
exactly as are Government lands in other Terrific
RES,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-20

EXECUTIONS OF HAwEISs, THE KENTUCKY MURDfs'
yR.-Some time since we furnished an account OF ths
murder of Arvin and Land, officers in Estiil County,
Nv, by young man named Hawkins. In due course
Of law the murderer was executed on Friday ias''
Tie following account Of his execution we chp ITO"
The Lexington Observer:
1.-THE course Of Hawkins, until the day previous -
bis execution was Of fivoity and gsyety. W
Thursday morning, however, great ehange Oh ,eei-
was observed 10 take Possession Of MIN, anh ioeI
tears spoke OF the anguish which was penetrating III
mIrost soul. Death, and alter II lns luugu IL
him in the face and in tones the most affecting dd %
give vent 10 the most bitter renorse for the silly man
ner in which he had spent bis precious hours.
At abost II O'Clock III, he came forth from tns
dismal dungeon in which he had been confined ~
sboIt two months, took his seat upon his cotha wI
remarkable complacency, and was driven to the ga'
il WIS about two miles from town, to satisfy senencS
Of law which lie pronounced just, and las he e1Pr,ssa
II, the desire Of many people. Arriving at the p'A'
of execution, he arose and addressed the ysst con-
course Of people assembled for about ten mha''''
very concusiyely and appropriately. 81
''Hc then assisted the Sheriff TO adjust the 49,
knot with smile upon his countenance the cap rs'
drawn over his face shutting from his eyes all
trial things, and as the Sheriff gave The slgh.
jumped from his position, desiring TO break aus NJ
10 position between the heavens and the EARN; III
once raised his hands if to mplore mercy o'ay.
them across his breast trembled conyulsveiy ana "a
about two minutes without struggle, he saw uh's'-
the mysteries If an awful eternity lay
Thus closed ecene which wln remain eys, ~, *
portrayed upon the memory Of many who VIII eo 49,,
10 have il obliterated. IL was not scene 81 IL -
but one grand. gloomy and awlully sublime, one car
lated TO stir up emotions of the soul when thsy
unconscious Of possessing. .toe,,a vi..
Such an execution was probably never osioIo ~.
re.s.d in Kentucky. Hawkins was about y year.
age. OF preposstssing appearance, and very h'"'''
features
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-20

Of hostess Such ambrosal bread such neetar'an
coffee To feed on fried pork and corn dodgers tor
week, then drop into Mrs. Aliens to tea A Penn
.yvans housekeeper brought up in the strictest
school Of old Allegheny But enough! The tender
recollecti'ns oyerpower HE. Let her be immortal
In The TRIBtJyF II.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-20

TIE DRIED SCoTT DEcIsIoS IN PRAci" -
Bongor Wkig contains the following report OF 81
suit tried on the sth inst, before the Ponce
that city between white plaintiff and O'aeA '''''
ant: Action Il
Darid Sands vs.. UIHidm l.. BGrrosetst' Ming
,ebt for go, balance Of account. The de'eno"1
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-20

Sectional excitement" has given great impetus 70 educa
,op,i projects In the south and the Mississippi newspapers
about contained numerous advertisements oil sI
character 10 the following: ~.
CALHsUN INsTIrUIE-FoK YoUSG LADIES; MACON, Noxv-
sEE COUNTY, MssISsIPPL-W. r. PoisDExTsR A. NJ, frmei
MAJ and Propreor-The shove School, formerly known a me
aNaeop Female Institute" viii be- reopened the hft Of Oc
,ober lass with az entirely corps Of Teachers from RIM
eips down Having purchased the property public sale Ans
thus pTopTiety the Principal has 70
ell be com n9nd as well as he may eAse
fr seyerA wears IN building rehng and recurring
.ph as shall enable him contribute his fu
quota a. TO the progress Of the great cause
Of "SoVTHEKS EDUCATION"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

WONDERFUL SUcc ss.-~Less than two y ears
since, Prof. Wood opened his store for the
manufacture and sale of his preparations, and
particularly his wonderful Hair Restorative.
and by patient perseverance,, rslying upon the
perfect character of his preparations to accom-
plish the objects intended in getting them up.
his business has enlarged, until, without the
ordinary means Of travelling agents, bis pre-
parations are found upon the shelves of almcs.
all drugeis and medicine dealers in the Uaited
States, Canada, and West India Islands. Nor
is this result surprising, since bis preparations
have been used by all classes, old and young,
gentlemen and ladies of the big hest intelligence
in all parts of the country, testify to their per-
feet character when thoroughly tested, and no
one can read bis circular without being con-
vine ed this is indeed a discovery worthy Of
the name. Is it then surprising That the his
tory of the world furnishes no parallel to his
success2 His store on Market street, at LA,
is filled, not only with the most popular patent
medicines, but an immense and beautiful stock
of perfumery, fancy and toilet articles, both
foreign and domestic, and we advise all to ex-
anime the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
He also has splendid establishment 3l6 Broad
way, New York, for the supply of his immense
Eastern trade.-St. Louis Evening Mirror,
March IL, 1855.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

REM.RKABLE AccIDENr-The Blooming
ton I'LL Flag states that on Wednesday Of
last week very remarkable acc ident occurred
on the farm Of Mr.. Vim. C.. Warlow, of that
county. While Mr.. John Baker was harrow
ing in field, his Two horses took fright and
ran of; the harrow soon got thrown upon his
back. with the teeth up, and the horses becs me
en.angled in The harness in such manner as 10
casse them both to fall OH top OF the harrow
the teeth of which penetrated 10 their yitals
and killed them almost instantly.
From the above it would appear that Mr..
Baker had the harrow and both horses on his
back, load which he could hardly bear up I'M
der without sustaining such injury as 10 make
the reader anxious to know the result as to
him. We are inclined to think however, that
HIS, before back should read ITS. This rem
derins, world place the harrow on the har-
rows ba k, the horses On the top OF the Lar-
row. ard relieve Mr.. Baker Of very heavy
and uncomfortable lo,d.--Ep. COURIER
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

"a Subscriber" (whom VIC suspec. to be
some narrow minded Leech) asks us why we
advertise DR. AYERS Pills, and we will give
HIM our seven reasons for 50 doing. The first,
second and third are that we are paid for it,
The foarth is We know them by experience to
BE- good. The fifth is that Dr.. Ayers pre-
partitions being recommended by better men
than we--5y physicians of the highest talent
and the deepest learning in the land, we are
we'll sustained in our own convictions of their
valar. The sixth is that they are cheap as
well as useful. Tue last but not least is that
they have done and are doing an amount Of
good in this community which our old fogy
friend If he could repeat himself ten thousand
times might never hope to eq ,al, and we trus
by making them known TO render some service
to our re ,ders az well as ourselves. Christiar
.7droca:e.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

ON SETTLER.-It is customary when old
settlers leave us, never to return to pay fitting
tribute TO their memory. We have lost the
p asst week one of our oldest residents, one thai
has been seen in the street every day for many
ears, and one perhaps that has weighed as
much in the public estimation as any other.
The settler to which we alude is the old Hay
Scales; they were missed for the first time on
Monday. They left deep void on the spot
" here they stood, but we are glad to see active
move ments taken, to fiji ilu3.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

SoDA.-Elmendorf Of Apothecary's Hall,
introduced to the public on Friday last, very
nice machine forths production OF that health.
fnl and wholesome beverage, soda or mineral
water. The public generally h-reabouts. sstook
a smilen On the occasion ct the expense Of
the proPrietor. We orine that they viii
take smile frequently, hereafter at theil
own.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

(EEo. D. HAcxwoRrR.-The advertise
ment Of Mr.. Hackworth. published last week,
was received too late for the notice it would
Otherwise have received. We call attention
to it now. II will be seen that Mr.. H., who
Is successor Of Seth Richards, has large and
attractive stock Of goods, besides numerous
desirable lots in Ot,nmwa, and valuable
farm, for sale, to oil which the public will Go
web to give early attention.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

HARDwAHE.-The announcement in our
advertising columns OF the opening Of the
Hardware establishment, Of G. G. Packard,
opposite the Cnrlew House, will be found in
terestlng and important Here may be found
sstock, in extern, and variety, equal to any
possible demands Of this region, and at price
which we doubt not will be found satisfactory
Cali on Mr.. Packard at the sign of the big
Paddock, and examine the largest stock oil
Hardware ever opened in this part of the
eountry.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
New YoRK, Nav l3.

NEW YoaK. May 13.
The Court Of Oyer and 1erminer to-day
refused to quash the indictment CT Eckel, and
his case was postponed to the fall term.
Martin Hoffman. All eminent merchant, died
yesterday, aged 81.
The steamer Empire City sailed for Havana
to-day, taking nearly $500 900 in Spanish gold.
Considerable excitement at City Hall to day
IN Consequence OF Capt. Carpenter OF the 5;h
Ward police giving up his house 10 the new
police commissioners; the Mayor summoned
him to appear before the old board, but he re-
fused Subsequently the Captain made CON-
plants to the new board against three Of his
lieutenaats, who refused to obey his orders.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
Additionai News by the Arago.

Alfred Demarset, one Of the most celebra
ted poets of this century, died April 30th, aged
forty-fye.
The Spanish Cortes was opened on the 1si
Of May. Marshal Warse, President Of the
Council. read tn. Royal Address. Martens
Delaraza Harlem was elected President Of the
Congress
The Greek Chambers assembled after the
Easter holidays, and voted the budget Office in
term without dissentiou. It affirmed that the
Russian railway subscription had proved ar
almost total failure.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
Cosrunr.-sse wh., Murphy. mereh.n

CosruME.-see what Murphy, Merchant
Tailor opposite the curlew says in relation
to the influence Of costume upon the taste, and
character Of nation. A pretty strong prop
Jsition may seem to some, but be has The
material, and workman, to prove it, il il is
Of denomination. II Is possible
that Murphy. may be right to certain extent
Try his end ~.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
Special Notices.

DR.. Bakers Pain Panacea for pain in the
stomach. back and bowels, burns. bru,es euts
and dwellings, collie, diarrhea end rheumatism.
headache, tooth-ache and ear-ache; is just the
thing.
For sale in Ottnmwa BY ". F. Elmendorf
and by agents In every town in the couaty.
Give II one fair trial and IL you do not find
1t to be all II is recommended 20 back 10 the
agent and get double the amount of money re.
funded.
P.ice 2ae., Soc, and 81 per bottle.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

$4,000 WoRrH. OF DRucs.-We trust our
readers generally read DR. Taylor's announce
ment OF $4,000 worth Of drugs, in last week. Is
issue. IL any did not, we invite them to do
so now. The doctor certainly has model es-
adjustment, and splendid stock both Of
drugs ard books. Call and see him without
delay,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

CLEVELAND, May IS.
Examination Of McHenry alias Townsend
ended, and prisoner remsnded. His identi y
with Canadian murderer established.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

BnoKE'JArL.-The notorious Bill Rhoades,
confined in the Davis county Iewa Jail, for
demonstrating. with coal chisel and a bar OF
iron cut away the bars through which the
bolt Of the lock passed, week or two ago,
and escaped. says Wards Own.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

d. T. Davis, has opened fine stock of
clothing. in the room lately occupied by DR..
Orr, opposite the Buckeye House, to which he
solicits in our columns this week, the atten-
tion Of our readers, which we hope he Will re-
ceiye.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

LoTs FOR SALE.-A large number Of elig-
bic lots. in and adjoining the original town of
Ottumwa, for sale cheap, and mostly on long
time, to these wishing to improve them, by
]. w. NORRIS, Courier Office.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

New ORLEANS, May Is.
Advices from Mexico state that the Ionora
fllibusters Were ali shot onthe 9th. The coun-
try is quiet.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

QUINDARo, X. T., May II.
The District Attorney entered a mol. pros
in case of Gov. Robinson, indicted for treason
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

CO Wars OF ATTACHMENT and Attach
fnent Bonds, for Justices of the Peace, just
printed and for sale at this Office.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
COLUMBUS, Ind. MAY Is.

CoLuMBus, Ind, May IS.
A fire occurred here this morning in stable
near Sims Hotel, destroying the hotel, shoe
store, a hardware store, a millinery shop and
cigar store. Loss $4,000. Supposed to be
the act Of an incendary.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
P Q s lTIv E L Y

HAVING exhausted his patience In trying to re
Ia settlement with his customers, the subscribe
now gives notice positively for the last time that al
notes and accounts against all persons whomsoever
remaining unpaid the LIST day OF March next win be
placed IN the hands Of an officer for collection.
Feb. 5-ni9u d. sANDs
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
STONE QUITTING.

TIME subscriber would announce to the citizens of
u Ottumwa and wapello county, that he will be
able hereafter to furnish as good quality Of Lime
Stone caps sils and other work for houses
ready for use, be obtained anywhere In the
west, and at the lowest rates. Workmanship guaran
teed to be as good as can be done in Keokuk or 81
Louis. Persons from distance he accommod dated
with cut stone common for building stone.
0ttulnwa, March 26-no15-iy VIM MALONE
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21

WILL offer for sale, the best Coal Bank within
u thirty miles Of Ottumwa with or without 40 Acres
OF choice land, within nine miles OF Ottumwa at pri.
waite sale II not sold by the first day Of june win
terms, Appl, 70 tapfssl A b. wo0p.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
THE TASTE AND CHARACTER OF
q Nation Is known by its Costume.

x ND the same maxim applies to communities, and
n In view Of the rapid progress we, as city are
making, and the Increasing demand for finer and
better grade OF goods take pleasure In informing the
public that am now In receipt OF, and win receive
during the summer, large, fashionable and welt Sc
lected stock OF CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, DOESKINs
SILK VESTINGS, MARSAILES do, OF French, En-.
gsh. and American manufacture, and as my stock Of
trimmings are complete, and having secured the serv
ces OF superior and finished workmen by PAYING them
the same prices Is paid them In Burlington and co.
kuk, which Is at least third than is paid In
any other establishment In this adjoining Counties
In order TO induce better Glass ofworkmen TO come
to our young city than has hitherto worked here.
am now prepared 70 execute all orders promptly ana
cities.
Gentlcmen's Furnishing Goods.
full stock always on hand, consisting Of shirts
Collars, Fancy scars, Neck Tics, Gents Hose &c. &c
gH Remember the place. opposite the Curlew Azs
noiiSm Respectfully, d. MURPHY
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
AND NO MISTAKE!!!
LAM JUST RECEIVING FROM
BOSTON AND CINCINNATI,


BOSTON AND CINCINNATI,
One Of the BEST selected Stocks Of
SPRING s. SUMMER GOODS
EVER BROUGHT TO THIS CITY,
Consisting part Of Broad cloths Of various eolors
AL wool, blk. and fancy Cassimeres satinetts.
Tweeds, Jeans. Denims, Cottonades, Ripka
Stripes, Pant Linen and Farmers Satin.
flannels, Nsnkeens, Linsey, Bro.
and Bid. Muslins Of many
prices, Blue Bro and
bid Drinings
Ticking, Diaper and Crash for towels Linen and lar
diaper for Table cloths. -
DRESS GOODS.-piain and fancy Ponlin.
Silk Tissues and Barages, plain aud fancy iarv,
assortment OF Lawns, Ginghams De Baires and fash
ionsble prints Also fine stock Of Bonnets, Ribbons
Borders and Flowers;
In addition to the above Ihave large lot Of Hats
ofvariods styles aud grades.
BOOTS 4 SHOES-HARDWAR
Queensware Groceries. aud almost everything neces
sary for family use.
~ All kinds Of produce taken n exchange for AZ,
above goods, st the highest market prices.
CHAS. LAWAENCE
ottumwa, May 8, '5z-no-iO.ly. :" - -.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-05-21
FENCE! EENCE!!
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FHyHE Undersigned have on hand and offer for sale
u large stock of Wire Fence, comprising various
patterns and Sizes We call attention Of all who may
be interested in the Item Of fencing to adver-
tisemeLt.
For Farmers 1t is the best possible Kind Of fence that
can be used particularly in fencing Off praries, where
that 1t is not without much labor and expense timber
androck be obtained. II is the lghtes cheapest,
strongest and durable iron fence that has ever
been tested besides requiring less repairing than any
other 1t has been used to great extent both In the
Eastern and Middle States and In all cases has met
with the general approval of the public.
To those who require fence. fas - runt yaru or
house lot wire fences as being Just the
thing for while they not only neatness strength
durability In themselves, they possess advantages
over Others, in that they dsfgure landscape OBJ
lawn, and that they enhance rather than de-
stroy the symmetry and beauty Of ornamental grounds
We take pleasure in recommending this style OF fence
Railway corporations and contrac tors generally
feeling confident that 1t is the best cheapest strongest
and durable kind of fences that they can use.
We invite all to call and examine our stock.
KEITH, RoBINSoNS Co.
Burlington april 23-noStf