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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-08-12
THE DOUBLE LITTLE GIANT.
OR TWO MILLS IN ONE!

Patented May, 1S54.-Improyed In 1856.
IUVHE Little Giant Corn and Cob Mil Is simple
ana portable machine formed on the COTE mill
entirely Of cast ron for farm and plantation
and designed for preparing food for steck which
doss atthe rate Of ten to twenty bushels per hour
sccofding to the size oftbe MIL An Improvement
mas been enected In its model the present season,
which consists In adding another Cone and sett OF
crushers together with improved Bridge Tree ana
N box platform In place the old legs
by means Of all ofwhch the speed 10 nearly doubled
and required the Mil adapted also to grinding
sheued corn into honmony and hne neal for famiira
use BY reversing the notion or In other words, ~
running ten or fifteen quarts Of meal TO
me oushei are obtained and the balance L. superior
nommony or good food for feeding.
TIE ADVANTAGE or EEEDIN0 CORN Ind
5gns yia9s COB NEAL PROVEN. i II ff3as
Henry Alspaugh, OF Greenfield co., Ohio says,--ssIn
1904 myself and brother raised large crop a corn
and purchased 100 head OF cattle 20 fatten NY BROTH
wishing 70 divide our Interests, offered me afteep
cen per hundred pounds for his choke the csttlS
20 the number ofseventy head. / accepted. and he
ts,ecsed nS seventy, leaving me one hundred and
shock and had mine ground together with the cob;
and fed tfonehs, nailed 10 tSes sroun the vard
MY brothers corn did not hold out near a. Iono A.
mine, though We had divided equally ana he FED sew.
enty head TO my one hundred and twenty. When his
corn VS. out let him have from mine; and when We
hnished feeding, the cattle were wsehed and sold IL
vas found that my cattle had aained hye pognda On
profits were over one thousand doass more tAan his
Each mill furnished complete, ready for attaching
team and no extry power required shsa What accom.
Ior sale ~ KEITH, ROBINSON ! CO., Buyling,op.
AVWes ffitSE iif2 > s4- ~ ss3fz fs5tt - tr n13y
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-08-12
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eanised snbber betting, Hose, Packjna ~. "a. q.
Main Street, between Washington snd 5eGepsonn..
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-08-12
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IL Ottumwa, Offers us Sc vices 20
sns citisens Of town aid vicinity. All QYyy1
work warranted. Lad e. waited on at ll1
thetrresdences II desired Teeth inserted from to
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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22
How Thurlow Weed 0Ver,reached
Himself,

The New York correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Mercury tells the following
piquant story about Weed and Fillmore:
Heard good story the other day. Not
exactly local, but eminently national, as
it involves famous politician and an ex-
President, who hate each other awfully.
Two or three years ago the railroad routes
between Albany and Buffalo were consoi-
idated, you remember, under the title Of
the New York Central. Thurlow Weed,
of the Albany Evening Journal, engin-
eered the matter through the Legislature,
and for this service was to receive the
sum Of $1,000; of which Erastus Corn
ing was to furnish 81 900, and Dean
Richmond $4,000.
The plan succeeded and the money was
paid over. But as Mr.. Weed didn't
think it would look well to have the stock
stand in his own name, he had it made
over to an cid and very particular friend
of his, Mr.. Mcintosh, who had money as
a railroad contractor. 1t was understood
between the parties that Mcintosh was to
hold the stock, and then quietly make it
over to Weed. But, unluckily, Mcintosh
died suddenly, one fine day, and forgot to
leave will. So the administrators, In
making up account of the assets, STUN
bled upon the certificates for this 5000,
and put them down to McIntosh's credit,
supposing, of course, they were his.
The debts were paid, and handsome
balance was left for the widow, the at
tractive Mrs. Mcintosh, who was married
few weeks ago to Mr.. Err President
Fillmorei Thurlow's IS. 900 went along
with the widow, into the arms of the man
whom Thurlow hates, probably as badly
as one man can hate another. For a
politico-scandalous yarn it is not bad, and
makes fun.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

The funeral car which conveyed the !,
remains of Napoleon Bonsparte to his
tomb, on the Island Of st. Helena, on the
10th of May, 1921. has been deposited,
during the past thirty years, &, the Ro-r
tunda. on Woolwich Common, and was
an object of interest to all visitors, espe-i
cially those Of the French nation q Ieo
having been determined by the Govern.
ment to forward the car to Paris, as, az
present to France, the vehicle has been !,
removed from the Rotunds to the royal !.
carriage department of the WoolwicIIq
Arsenal, and the superintendent Of that :
department has received instructions to ,
carry out the necessary repairs, and to i,
restore the car to a .presentable appear .
ance.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22
James B. CLAW.

About the most Inundated and degra-
ded man in the nation, is the person
whose name stands at the head Of this
paragraph. On the occasion of the sere-
made Of the President, on Friday night
by the Democracy Of Washington, in
honor of the passage Of the Kansas bill,
MIR. james B. Clay appears to have BEEN
present at the White House, in pleasant
and confidential confab with the reckless
and unprincipled calumniator of his Il
lustrious father. Being called on for al
speech, as Q matter Of course he COM p
meneed thus; $3.50. ....-..sF 90,
"In the old time, my name. was often
associated with this White House, where
we now stand. Those times have gone
They are passed, and there is nothing to-
be realized beyond what we have at pre-
sent--d Clay, an hEmNs JollOrer IN The.
ranks Of the DemocraeyP'
What spectacle! A son of Henry
Clay standing on the steps Of the White
House, and Boosting of his being Gan
humble follower in the ranks Of the De-
mocracy"-an humble follower in the
ranks of party that prosecuted his gloSs
rious old father through life, and hunted 7
him with bloodhound malignity to his
grave! Standing there, too, the guest,
the counsellor, and the supporter Of thei
man who had done moro than all others.
together, and that, too, by the basest
Islander and calumny. to defeat the hon.
orable ambition of his father, and prevent
his elevation to that very White House,
from the portico of which this recreant
son has the shamelessness to aYow him..
self can humble follower in the ranks"
of his fathers bitterest and most impla-
cable enemies. Really, we have rarely
heard of any spectacle in late days, so.
humihating and SO revolving. Can it ber
that MIR. James B. Clay is destitute of,
even the senblance of sensibility? It
would seem so, and we believe it is 30.
He has neither reverence nor respect, and
has regard for his fathers name and me- \
mory, only in so far as he may be able to,
prostitute both to his own personal adj
vantage. We both pity and despise .
man so fallen, so degraded, so lost to
6lial reverence and to self-respect. ys ~
We suggest to Mr.. James B. Clay,
that, having changed his politics and,
leagued himself with his fathers enemies,
he would do a Just and creditable thing
to change his name. The name be bears .
was rendered too glorious and too illusri
trious by the father, to be allowed to be
furnished and dishonored by the shame
less renegadeism and recreancy Of the
son. Let him change it, or else, like the
first of traitors, let him ego out and.
hang himself" -RickmOnd Wig. .ro
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

WnAT JUDGE DOUGLAS ExPEcTs.-We
have it from the best authority, that
Judge Douglas expects that he viii have
friends enough in the next Legislature to
prevent choice between the Democrats
and Republicans. He hopes to throw the
election over for the next two years.
Meanwhile, he will Join either one or the
other of the great political parties and
make sure his reelection to the Senate.
This is all the man hopes to perform this
year. The battle ground will be the CEN
tire of the State. The Republicans will
sweep the North. The Democrats will
sweep the South. He has made up his
mind that the Republicans will help the
Democrats in the South, and the Demo
Gratis will help the Republicans in the
North, and that his only chance is to hold
the balance of power, and throw the
election over. = Chicago Dem. Anti-
Douglas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22
WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JULY %, 1855

But knowing that our scouts in this quar-
ter were cut of, l am at a loss to know
to whom my thanks are due. / had verify
abandoned all hopes of life, and was as
much sstonished as reioiced, when / first
heard the signal of our men from the
swamp. Show me the friend to whom i
owe the preservation of my life, and be-
lieve me. l shall not soon forget The SER
vice"
Marion nodded to Conyers, who rose
and issued from the marquee. In short
while thereafter he returned with lady
leaning upon his arm. Michael started
with surprise, and as she threw back her
riding veil, there beamed upon him the
bright eyes and the fearful smile Of Dora
Singleton .f oi
A few words suficed to explain to Mi
chael all the events connected with the
movements of Marion's force during the
last two day.. After lingering a short
time with Marion, at Dora's request, she
was permitted to return to her home, only
few miles distant, accompanied by Mi
chael, with suitable escort. Their mar
riage was not long delayed. In fact,
before the partisan leader left that portion
of the country he attended their nuptials,
and gave them his blessing. Long they
lived to enjoy that independence so dearly
bought by the army of freedom.
But they had not long been united,
when they were called to mourn over a
treasured friend and stern patriot.
But few weeks after they were mar
ried, and before Michael had returned to
the duties of the camp, as they were RI
ding out upon the highway, which passed
near the old family mansion, they met a
mounted servant returning from the camp
Of Marion, leading by his side coal
black charger. The empty saddle was
ominous of evil. The sword wreathed
with Grape, and strapped to the pommel,
told the mournful story of its fallen lord.
1t required no idle question to ascertain
the truth.
The presentiment of Conyers had met
with its fulfillment. The lion heart Of
the brigade was cold-its Bayard had
gloriously fallen in the forefront Of the
battle
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22
Mlistfaarreolrs.
THE WHISTLE.
by ROBERT STORY.

"You have heard said youth bis sweetheart who
While he sat on a corn sbeaf at daylishtS decline,
"You have heard Of the Danish boys whistle Of wood
wish that the Danish boys whistle were mine"
And what would you do with III Tell me-" she said,
While arch smile played her beautiful face.
81 would blow it, he answered, "and then my fair maid
Would y to my side, and would here take her place.
sis that all you wish tori That may be yours,
Without any magic, the fair maiden cried;
"A favor 50 slight, ones good nature secores"
And she PlayfnIly seated herself by his side.
al would blow it assin5 said the youh and the cham
Would work that not even Modesty's check
WOuld be able to keep from my neck your fine amr'
She smiled, and she laid her fine round his neck!
'Yet once more would blow, and the musie divine,
Would bring me, the third time, exquisite bliSs-
You would lay your fair cheek to this brown Of mine,
And your lips stealing past it, would give kiss!
The maiden laughed out, in her innocent glee-
"What fool yourself with the whistle you'd make!
For only consider how silly fwould be,
To sit there and whistle for-what you might taksr'
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

THAT MAN WILL "A friend
has told us good one upon old Lish, the
father of Bill English. Bill, at heavy
outlay it is presumed, managed to get his
picture in Harper's Magazine with a
flaming puff of himself, $50 we are told,
we haven't seen it, and ranked a cart
load of the issue containing it home for
his fathers distribution. The old man
presented copy to an illiterate, hard
headed old Democrat, rensrking that
there was the picture of the President
The old fellow scanned the picture care
fully for several minutes, and then. with
his eyes still riveted upon it, and with an
energy Of utteranee that showed conclu-
sively that his remarks were the result of
thorough conviction, he said-"I don't
like that countenance. Mr.. English, as
sure as there's God in heaven that man
viH Steal" OF course the hopeful father
tainted away.-Seymour Times.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22
Sflett Gale.
MICHAEL ALLSC0T
DR.
THE SHOT In TINE.
STORY OF MARION's MEN.
by J. W. ERWIN.
(CoNcLUDED.)

(CoNoLUDED.)
Thus speaking, he cooked his hat fierce
ly, and passing out at the door of the
tent, turned and made his way to the rear,
where Michael, securely bound, was kept
under guard of some fifty soldiers, ma
ny OF whom were already in a state Of
partial intoxication. Momentarily ex-
pecting to be called upon to march their
prisoner off to execution, a horse had
been kept in waiting for Harrison.
Hey, my boys 1 have kept you
waiting lon; time" exclaimed the
brutal being as he appeared; " but we
will now have the business over in trice,
and then to our supper, which has been
already delayed too long. Here pass
this bottle among you, and then to the
gallows."
Here's short passage to you,
squire" said one Of them, winking to
Michael, as he raised the bottle to his
lips.
Luck and husband to the gal you
leave behind you," said another, winking
alternately to Michael and Harrison, as
he gulped down the vile potation.
Although the prisoner felt that his hours
were numbered, the near approach of death,
as terrible as it may seem to one in whose
veins the warm current flows healthfnlly,
could not check his rising indignation.
He cast upon his cruel tormentors .
glance of scorn. and only by strong
effort repressed the angry rebuke that rose
to his lips, prompted by the unmerciful
insults of the brutal soldiers.
"Tell the drummers and ffers to come
forward, Castor, and strike up "Rogue's
March" as we go to the gallows tree, and
drown the hootings Of those noisy owls,
that seem shrieking their adieus to this
old companion of theirs, who has shared
the swamp with them so long. By my
isith they are fitting companions for a
lebel such as he"
Just at this moment indeed, scarce
more than hundred yards from the spot
where they stood, was heard from the
oaks on the margin of the swamp, one of
those long, wild, unesrthly cries, with
which the owl sometimes awakens the
echoes of the swamp. making the stran-
ger to start back in terror at his wall
his cry was answered from the swamp,
and again and again his fellows rung out
their successive responses, their answers,
each rising more and more distinctly,
until they seemed to die away on the far
ther side.
The prisoner started and trembled
slightly, while be stood more erect and
proudly. and his eye flashed with anxiety
and hope. Harrison only observed his
nervous start.
BY ny right hand" observed that
worthy With an attempt to laugh "the
rebels nerves begin t9 Jingle little. A
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22
THE MAIDEN'S MISTAKE.

BY MRS FRANCES S. oSGoOD.
That his eyebrows were false-that his hair
Was assumed, | was fully aware;
knew his moustache OF a barber was bought,
And that Cartwright provided his teeth; but thought
That his han was, at least, true and fair!
saw that the exquisite glow,
Spreading Ovsf the cheek of my bean,
From eamine. shell came-and I oflen was told,
That his gras de Ia jamie, by the tailor sold;
dreamed not his Iscs was bat show!
was sure, could easily tell,
That the form which dsluded each belle,
Was made over his own-but could not Relieve,
That aatterns tongue, too, taught to deceive;
That his fortune was humbug, As well!
/ bad made up my mind to dispense
With figure, hair, teeth, heart and sense
"la ianbe7 I'd o'eriOok, were IL ever so small!
Bat to think that he is not a Count, after all,
That's a not-tO-be- pardoned offence!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

One portion of the Democratic party
belongs to Buchanan, and the other to
Douglas. But if we whip one portion,
we guess the other will feel the blows.
We have heard of little boy and girl,
who agreed to share kitten between
them, the boy being the proprietor Of its
long, beautiful tail. Shortly afterwards
the kitten was heard mewing dreadfully.
'tWhat is the matter with our kitten ?'
screamed the little girl. "Oh." said the
boy, al trod on my part, and your part
kol1sred. "-L0uisrile Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22
GBoite 4oetrg.
4 CERTAIN YOUNG WIDOW.

She is modest, bat not bAshio''
Free and easy, but not bold;
III. An apple ripe and mellow
Not too young and no, too old
gslfinyilins, alfrepulsiVe'
Now aayaacing, and now shy;
Th.,e /, mischief in her dimple'
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature;
, She i, schoolsd in human arts
She has taken her diploma'
A, the mistress Of all he'ri';
She can tell the very moment
yb.r to sigh rnd when to smile
o.u.id is sometimes charming,
But widow all the while.
Are you sadi how very serious
VIII her handsome face become;
Are You angryl she is wretehed,
Lonely, friendless, fearful, dumb;
Are you mirthful! how her laughter,
Silver sounding, will ring out;
She can lure, and catch, and play you,
As the angler does the trout.
We old bachelors Of forty,
Who have grown so old and wise;
Young Americans OF twenty,
With the lovR.looks in your eyes;
You may Practice all the lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall,
But know a little widow
Who could win and fool you all.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

NAPoLEos's DEATH-CHAMBER.-Rev.
Henry Woods, chaplain 10 the United
States Navy, writing frem ST. Helena,
says that in the room where Napoleon
died, there is now a threshing machine
in operation, and stalls for the horses
that move il, in his bed chamber.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

The schoolmaster of the Louisville
Journal must be abroad, about now.
That paper of the 9th says that " Roman
Catholics are for the most part a folk very
easily disciplined" .-FrunEtOrt YeOnGn.
We have abundant authority in the
Holy Scriptures for the use of that word.
However, we presume the word of God
is no authority in the Office of the Yeo-
man.-Louisville Journal
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Mr.. Belly, the French agent, who has
recently been figuring at tbs Isthmus,
wants to get Up French protectorate fer
the Central American States. Evidently
NJ. Belly aches to create trouble between
France and the United States.-L0uis-
ville Journal. syef sr- rs
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

A few days ago, a stout Bowie-knife
fell from the reporters gallery, in the
Hall of the Senate, and stuck, bolt up
right, into the seat Of Senator Hammond,
of South Carolina, which was at the
moment unoceupied. Perhaps some
thought that the new occupant Of the seat
was not unfit successor Of the old one.
.-LouisriLle Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Even cords of steel viii sometimes
snap. We have occasionally hssrd Of
ladies faacying themselves suddenly BIT I
ten by snake under their dresses. We
guess the reptile was a hoop snake
Louisville Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

The Ohio Statesman says of MissrI
Maggie Mitchell, the actress, that "she, Is
at the top Of the tree" This is rather:
curious situation for beautiful young
girl, though we certainly have ssen her.
play tom-boy frequently.-Lou. Jour. IA
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

George ID. Prentice, the editor Of the
Louisville Journal, has enrolled himself
as member of the Sons of Temperance.
He Joined them on the night Of the 9th
uh., and made. it is said. some very
touching remarks upon his past life, and
his prospects for the future.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Hannibal. the elephant that recently Z
died, was the largest living animal ever
seen in this country by our generation.
He was most intelligent and good-ns-t
tured beast. Peace to his ashes-snd r
there is big heap of them.-Prsnties. !. !.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

STARTLING FAcTs.-There are more
than 5000 pains Of married cousins in
the United States. and these marriages
have produced 1000 deaf and dumb
children, $50 blind children, 1850 idiotic
children, and 400 insane.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

The 0UTRAGEs.-The outragss perpe-
trated upon American vessels BY British
cruisers, now number forty-one.-0Gsh-
vile ,PatriOt.
We advise the British cruisers not to
go beyond fifty. Our Administration
mightn't stand it.--LouisVills Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

When Patrick Henry thnndered forth.
the great truth. that Eternal Vigilance
is the Price Of Liberty" he was not.
dreaming Of the sort of vigilance
talked of by the late ''yigifntss Of, New.
Orleans. -Prsntiee..
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Coop l-Among the acts introduced in
the California Legislature. is one "to pre- t,
vent renegade Know othings from be-
ing elected to Congress. until they have Q
been members Of the Democratic party
for twenty-one years." ~ o.,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Probably twas as we'll for the New
Hampshire Legislature to re-elect Mr..
Hale to the Senate, as II would have besn
to elect any other FIRES Soiler. If we
must have AboIitionists in the Senate,
let them be good humored and funny fell
lows, rather than bitter and malignant
ones.-Louisv;Hs Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

The government Of Kew Orleans was
for tims in the hands Of the Vigilants.
Such Of them as have not run away, are
now in the hands Of the government. -.
Prentice. ne ~ tait -, ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Gov. Cumming construes things to his
own liking, and Gen. Johnston eonstrues
them to his. The civilian thinks there
Is peace, and the warrior thinks there Is
var.-PTentioe.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

There are no women, nowadays. In.
stead of women, we have towering edif
ces of silk, lace, and flowers.-Puneh.
All, well, Mr.. Punch, Il you ranssck
one of those edi6ces thoroughly, we guess
You will find a woman somewhere about.
Prentice.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Postmaster Fowler, Of New York. has
placed on duty lady, to attend at the
ladies' delivery 2. Paper.
In this part Of the country. midwives
are generally placed on duty at the ladies'
delivery.-Lolisvzls Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

One of the Eastern editors says that
nothing has been done IN Congress ex-t
cept Kansas" We wonder if any body
supposss that Kansas is half dols.--Loag
Journal. - - - -. Z.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-22

Il IS announced. that tbe President IL,
not coming West, after all All the tears:
''live in an onion, which the West viii
shed on account Of his change Of prois
gTamme.-Louisvize Journal. sl7isdi