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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

Mr.. Bryant in one of his letters gives the
The Spaniards everywhere pass great deal of
their time in the streets, and seem to have no
idea of coming together to eat and drink
When you have letter of introduction to
Spaniard, he does not invite you TO dinner; but
wheL he tells you that his house is yours, he
means to give you free access to it at all proper
hours. can testify that the Spaniards are
hospitable in the sense of giving you their So
ciety, and making your stay in their country
pleasant, though it is not their habit to feast
OF Spanish society, except that, regarding you
as a stranger, they study your convenience the
more. Here at Madrid they live upon very
unceremohious terms with each other, Drop
ping in at each others houses in the evening,
and calling each other by their Christian names
without the prefix of Don or Dona. They get
perhaps, if anything, a cup Of tea or choco-
ate, and biscocho I was several times at
the house of a literary lady Of Madrid, and
saw there some of the most eminent men of
leaders of the liberal party and chiefs of the
abuutists, who came and went with almost as
little ceremony as it they met on the Prado.-
The tertu Tia is something more than this; there
is more dress, illumination, numbers; but the
refreshments are almost as frugaIly dispensed.
The stranger in Spain does no: find himself ex-
cluded from native society, as he does in Italy,
but is at once introduced to it, on the same
footing with the natives. find one objection,
however, to the social arrangements of Madrid
that they make the evenings frightfully long.
People begin to call on each other after nine
O'Clock; and when the theatres close, between
eleven and twelve, the number of calls in-
crease, and these visitors remain till some time
among the short hours hey ond midnight. The
example Of turning day into night is set by the
Court. The Queen does not dine till ten O'Clock
in the evening, and cannot sleep till three in
the morning. When first came to Madrid, l
used almost every day, little after sunset, to
hear the clattering Of horses feet on the pave
nent, and the cry Of Ia reina, Ia reina! and on
looking out OF my window, saw three snowy
carriages pass, preceded by small cavalry
with drawn swords, and followed by another.
1t was the Queen taking her early drive. This
was her morning, and she was taking the
morning air at six O'clock in the afternoon on
her way to church. As the days grew Short
er. the carriages passed after the lamps were
lighted. sea
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01
A TRU E STORY.

In the time of the last war with Great Brit
ain, when the exertions Of the immortal Fil-
ton and others were directed to the improvs-
ment of scientific and naval defence, when the
fleets Of our enemy hovered on seaboard bonn
harding our vessels, ard destroying our COM
merce, noble and Formidable plan was adopt.
ed to destroy their ships and drive them from
our coast. We refer to the torpedo and other
machines for submarine navigation, by means
of which the largest man cf-war might be
blown to atoms, by magazine deposited un-
der its bottom, while not the slightest trace OF
m enemy should be visible. However inhu-
man or unfair this mode of warfare might be
in itself, still, it was but just retaliation for
the barbarities committed by the British and
their savage allies in that bloody war. And
although owing to its imperfection and secrecy
our country received but little advantage from
it, vet the experiments at that time proved that
with longer practice and additional improve
ments it might be made powerful means of
seaboard defence. The most approved inven-
tion for the purpose was the torpedo ESQ called
$sSss ssS 'osS"fo'o"SC w . uou VI thut bomc
or the submarine vessel Of Mr.. Bushnell II
consisted Of concave frame, resembling two
boats, one inverted and covering the other, SO
that the upper and lower surface somewhat
represented the shell Of tortoise. It was
large enough to allow man to sit upright In
the cavity, and to contain air to support life q
considerable time. and when closed was entire.
ly waterproof. II was propelled by means OF
spiral oars turaing on axels, which passed in
the cavity within reach OF the operator, and
operated on the principle Of the endless screw,
One Of these was placed at the end Of the
machine. to prspel it backwards or forwards,
on the top or bottom to raise or lower it in the
water. Four keels, uniting at each end gave
it constant direction; and it was loaded with
weight sufficient to keep it just below the
surface Of the water; but part OF this load
might be disengsged from the outside, to raise
the torpedo Immediately to the surface. At
tached to one end was conical magazine suf-
fcient to blow up the heaviest ship, which
could be fred at pleasure by the person in the
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01
.Hn From the National Era, Jan. 21
The EVerOf Election.
pY JOHN GREESLRAP WHITTIER.

From gold to gray, our mild sweet day
or Indian Summer fades too soon;
But, tenderly, above the sea,
Hangs, white and calm, the Hunters moon.
its pale fire the village spire
Shows like the zodiac's spectral lance;
The sainted walls, whereon it falls,
Transngured stand In marble trance!
Der fallen leaves the west wind grieves,
Yet comes the seed-time round again;
And morn shall see the state sown free
With baleful tares or healthful grain.
Along the street the shadows meet .r...
or Destiny, whose hands conceal
The moulds Of fate that shape the state,
And make our mar the common veal
Around see the powers that be,
Istand by Empires primal springs;
And princes meet in every street,
Andhear the tread Of uncrowned kings!
Hark! through the crowd the laugh runs loud,
Beneath the sad rebuking moon;
God save the land, careless hand
May shake or swerve ere morrow's noon,
40 jest Is thist one cast amlSs
May blast the hope of Freedoms year,
Oh take me where are hearts Of prayer,
And foreheads bowed in reverent fear.
Not lightly fall, beyond recall,
The written scrolls breath can float:
The crowning fact. the kingliest act
or freedom, is the freeman's votei
For pearls that gem diadem,
The diver in the deep sea dives;
The regal right we boast tonight,
Is ours through costlier sacrifice,
The blood Of fyane, his prison pain,
Who traced the path the pilgrim trod;
Add hers whose faith drew strength from death,
And prayed her Russell up to God!
Our hearts grow cold, we lightly hold
The right which brave men died to gain;
The stake, the cord, the axe, the sword,
Grim nurses at its birth ofpain. ..
Your shadows read, and o'er US bend,
oh, martyrs, with your crowns and palms,
Breathe through these throngs your battle songs,
Your scafold prayers and dungeon psalms
Look from thy sky, like Gods great eye.
Thou solemn moon, with searching beam,
Full in the sight of thy pure light
Our mean seifseekings meaner SEEM
Shame from our hearts, unworthy arts,
The fraud designed, the purpose dark;
And smite away the hands We lay "sa
Profanely OH the sacred Ark. .. ...... . ....
To party claims and private aims,
Reveal that august face of Truth, .. ...
To which given the age of Heaven,
The beauty ofimmortal youth.
So shall our voice of sovereign choice
Swell the deep bass of duty done,
And strike the key oftime to be,
When God and mar shall speak as one.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01
For the Ottumwa Courier.
Friendship.
By MARY E. CARPENTER.

Friendship, 'tis magic word,
Like some soft playing lutte;
1t breathes gentle strain which stirs
Thoughts that before were mute.
1t whispers, oh SO glorously;
Each pulse throbs with delight,
And sentimants before unborn
Wake from chaotic night.
Sweet sentiments of liberty,
The lsberty of thought,
Divested Of all cold reserve
That with deceit is fraught:
For when the hearts of friendship bound,
The various thoughts that roll,
Without deceit, may spoken be
In freedom of the soul ... ...
The freedom ofsweet friendship,
Thou beautiful thing,
Unbought by selfshness or gold,
But on aerial wing s.
Doth rise In holy triumph
From the earth unto the sky,
To linger mid the lovely
In its native paradise. -.. ... "a
oh friendships blessed thing: L.
In its most full degree,
1t seems the dearest, sweetest gift
To US from Deity;
It cometh like an angels voice,
Whsn sorrow Ger the heart.
Hath wound its widest, bitt'rest cords,
And planted there It's dart.
1t breathes balm into the soul.
Dries up the fearful eye,
And traces joy unspeakable
Upon the mourner's sky.
II gladdens every prospect
The landscape seems to bear
Some OF its brightest attributes
In beauty wildly fair.
The very leaflets on the trees
With zephyrs seem to breathe
The glowing tones Of friendship
As they in garlands wreathe;
And every little murmuring rili
Whose purling, crystal brea
IL by the gently breathing win
SO lovingly caress'd.
Fen they respond, in softest tones,
To voices of the grove,
Aud all unite harmoniously
In music-strains Of love.
We listen to the little doves,
But no discordant strain
Is trembling on their flowing tongues,
For perfect bliss doth reign.
Within their blithesome, swelling breasts,
All, allis peace serene,
Atype Of love and innocence
By erring, ,mortals seen;
They re Natures children, and their songs,
II listened to Alright,
Would lead the soul in humble faith,
To Heavens own precepts bright.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

II you eat three apples, nutmeg, an orange,
turnip, an onion, radish, two sour beets,
four pickles, dish Of preserves, and take .
spoonful Of cayenne pepper, and drink hot
punch, will cure the tooth ache: So says q
Southern doctor.
Before reading this receipt, you must fork
over dollar
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

A beautiful inscription, it is said, may be
found in an Indian graveyard: "Here lies
Etalla who transported large fortune to Hea-
ven, in acts Of charity, and has gone thilher
to enjoy it,"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

A man named May, some time since eloped
with Mrs. Mckee, neighbor. Her husband
sued for divorce, which he got, and he also
obtained a verdict Of damages for twenty
thousand dollars against May, WHO was quite
wealthy. Mckee made over the property.
however, to the wife Of May. ...e., se
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

+. NAILS GROWING IN THE FLEsH.-A late
writer in the Ohio Cultirator, gives the fol-
lowing remedy :. Cut notch in the middle
OF the nail every time the rail is pared. The
disposition to close the notch draws the nail
from the sides. It cured mine, after had
suffered weeks with its festering.''
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

II we are to live after death, why don't
we have some certain knowledge Of It ?" said
a skeptic to clergyman.
s'Why don't you have some knowledge Of
the world before you come into itP" was The
caustic reply. F
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

The ladies are opposed to 0ppping the males
on the Sabbath, especially in the evening, un-
less they stop at their homes.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

A Hibernian, when knocked down, exclaim-
ed, |" Do you strike man when be Is down?"
"Oh, no." said his antagonist.
"Then, faith, an' I'ii lie here, !" replied Pat.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

Give your boys trade, and learn them to
depend upon their own resources, and they
will make shrewd and smart men
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

Long words, like long dresses, frequently
hide something wrong about the understand
ing.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

Exercise, air, good temper, ard temperance,
are the principal source Of growth, health and
longevity.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

The s'firs:" business in Lynn is the msnufac-
ture of shoes. That, however, is intimately
connected with the last business.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

A person who has bern travelling down
east, say. that be saw plenty Of pine orchards,
but no pine-a2ples.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

A wag tells Of boarding-house keeper
whose tea was so weak that IL couldn't get up
the spout Of the teapot.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

What is the difference between On Indian
and fashionable ladyp
The one rhoops in time Of battle, the other
hoops in time Of peace.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

What is the l,ghtest ship that man ever en-
barked in !? CoHrtship.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-04-01

Observation-Disclosures
, 1858-08-20
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY FRIDAY AUGUST 90 1858

maple on the lower The soil is light but
deep, and though there are no prairies, the
richness and extent Of the bottom lands rem
der the Skagit country one of the most desi-
rable tracts on the Sound The general
course Of the river, as far as ascended it, is
about northeast. Its upper part is shut in
by high mountains, and no opening for
trails on the eastern side of the Cascade
range are apparent. When the country is
prospectcd, as it undoubtedly will be this
fall, we shall hear something more certain
on this point. In the meantime, would
advise no one to go up until the freshet
subsidies, which will not be till towards the
end of August
Very respectfully yours,
l.. GRENNAN
, 1858-08-20
PEOPLES California steamship Company.

In some editorial comments yesterday, i
was shown that the people Of this side Of
the continent have little in the way Of as
sistance towards developing the resources
Of this section, for which to thank the Fe-
deral Government, little to hope from it
for some time to come, and that the people
must rely upon themselves for the future
growth of the prosperity of this coast.
Fortunately there is prospect that they
will soon have an opportunity to help
themselves Messrs VIM. T. Coleman
& Co. have published a prospectus Of
proposition to establish q line of screw
steamships between New York aud San
Francisco, to be called the Peoples Cali
rorna Steamship Company" The capital
stock is to be 81 SOC, 900, divided into hE
teen thousand shares, at one hundred dollars
each.
1t will be perceived that this will place
an interest in the company within the reach
Of nearly all Of our citizens. This is the
true principle, to interest as many as posi-
BILE directly in the company, in addition to
the general interest felt by the entire popu-
lation Of the State. This is the true prin-
ciple, and probably the only one that could
succedd against the present giant monopoly.
With two steamships Of 1000 tons on
the Atlantic, and four on the Pacific, IN
constant employment, with one on each
ocean, for q reserve, constructed for the
purpose, with capacity and accommodations
for large number Of passengers, at much
reduced fare from present rates; viz, elT5
for first class, and $T5 for second class, We
could have semi-monthly line which would
aid materially in giving US the population
we need. By making so many thousands
Of the residents Of California interested d.
rectly, as shareholders Of tho company In
its success, the surest method to secure
that success would be accomplished, for the
entire influence Of every shareholder would,
of course, be thrown In favor Of the com
pany's ships. They could transport, with
out freight, seven hundred passengers per
trip; or with full freight, three hundred, or
an average Of Eve hundred passengers each
voyage. Many thousands Of the number
brought each year might be safely put
down as a certain addition TO our popula-
tion. The estimates carefully prepared,
show that the undertaking can be made
very profitable TO the shareholders, as well
as advantageous to the State at large. e'I
The crowded state Of our colums prevents
any heightened discussion Of this subject
to-day, but 10 will be resumed hereaifsr,y
when the plan and the argument win Be
more fully considered. .--AIta Cat1 1oraia.'1
, 1858-08-20
A story Or Female HsroIsm.

In the course Of a recent speech in Con
gress, by the Hon. JOsEPH LANE, Of Orc
gon, he related the following incident, which
occurred in the Indian war Of Oregon: !. Z
While in Dragon last GUNNER, took
occasion to inquire of the chef, who Nas
maialy Instrumental 10 getting up this war,
to learn the particulars Of the fate Of some
Of our people who DISAPPEARED in the war
Of 1855. and Of whom We had been able 70
learn nothing. ss4h Ii
When / suggested to the agent, in. the
council, that ! proposed to inquire into the
fate Of Mrs Wagner, Mrs. Haynes, and
Others, be was inclined 10 think Il would
raise the bitter feelings Of the Indians, but
said that we could make the inquiry.
told him that had passed through the
country wherc these people had lived, and
that their friends were very anxious 70
learn their fate We inquired IN gelatioh
to Mrs Wagner. who was q well educated
and handsome woman from New York, who
bad lived long IN the country, and spoke
the Indian tongue lnently.l .lal 81 p
She kept public house by the roadside,
and the good cheer which she always fur
nished made It a place where tFasellsr6 de-
lighted TO stop. The Indians informed us
that on the morning OF the 9th Of October,
hey came il sight o. the house, where they
met some teamsiers and packers, q portion
Of whom they murdered, destroying the
wagons and cargoes, as well Of the animals,
while she was standing In the door. sd
, 1858-08-20

The RIGHT OF SEARcH-The action Of
the British Government relative 10 the
right Of search, will be regarded with the
deepest satisfaction throughout the United
States. Lord Malmesbury has admitted
the validity Of the International law on the
subject, as interpreted by Mr.. Cass, our
Secretary Of State, while Minister TO
France-that Interpretation having receiv-
ed the approval of the law officers of the
Crown. The question could probably new
er have arisen at a more opportnne time,
as most Of the eminent men who took part
in its discussion in l84l and 1912 are now
on the stage Of action, and holding positions
which rendered it necessary to refer the
question 10 their final decision. The abso-
lutte REIMBURSEMENT by Great Britain Of the
right Of search or visit, will be considered
final; for, although she has refrained from
practicing it for many years, yet she has
always insisted on the right, and our Gov
ernment was consequently left in q state Of
doubt and uncertainty when VIC should be
compelled to protect the inviolability Of
our ships by force Of arms. But in the
settlement of this question, we are distinct
ly informed by Lord Malmesbury of the
constant interference Of England with re-
gard to Cuba; which, he says, would now
probably be an American possession but
for such interference. We give Lord
Malmesbury's own words:
al must say that the conduct of Spain to-
wards us on this question, has been marked
by the greatest ingratitude. We have
taken her part on several occasions against
those whom she has suspected Of designs
adverse TO her. 1t has always been the
policy Of England and of other European
countries to support Spain, and defend her
in the occupation of Cuba against hostile
invasions, as well as to prevent any agree
ment by which she might be induced to
part with it. But if Spain continues to
show that utter want of principle, and that
utter and base ingratitude which she has
displayed towards this country, which has
always Been her friend, l do not hesitate
to say that she must expect that indiffer-
ence will be exchanged for amity, aud in
stead Of taking her part, she must expect
rs to leave her to whatever consequences
may ensue, whether proceeding from bel
present condition or not"
The formal concession Of the British
Government has set the question entirely
at rest, and there is little probability tha
It can ever be resuscitated,-S San Francise
Herald. @ lN
, 1858-08-20

EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE NORTH
PAcIFlc.-Among the passengers by the
Golden Age, which arrived last evening, is
Lieut.. Burke, u S. n, who has been or
dered to this city for the purpose of fitting
out and commanding an Exploring Expedi-
ton to the North Pacific. We understand
be has been,instructed to give his attention
to the interesting question Of deep-sea
soundings he, it is said, being the in
yentor of the only kuoi0n apparatus answer
ing for that purpose. = San FransiscO BulLc
tan.
, 1858-08-20
BY the President
LEWIS CAss, Secretary Of State.

SANDWICH IsLANDs.-We have dates
from Honolulu to the 18th ult. The Min
lister of the Interior recommends that the
English language shall be gradually intro
duced. 1t is already the language Of the
Court and Of trade, and is known to many
Of the nation.
Rumor says that government procla-
nation will be issued in a day or two, for
bidding the Mormons landing upon any Of
the Sandwich Islands.
, 1858-08-20
2 p02R8Y. A.


81 There is another John Anderson" ii seem.
whose merits certainly have claim on public favO
This John is an Iowa production and we find it in Il
OskGiOoSa Herald:
John Anderson my jo, John,
weel remember yet
That time sac lang ago. John.
y The day when first we met;
1t was a bonnie day, John,
Within the month o June,
When lambkins were a playing, John,
Alang the banks o. Doom.
Since then we've seen few, John,
o. earthly ups and downs,
Aud had nae scanty view John,
o. fortunes smiles and frowns;
. But when misfortune came, John,
Each bore part you know;
And thus we made the load mair light,
John Anderson, my jo.
And now that we hae grown, John,
Ma rich, but well to do,
Nae king upon his throne, John,
MAR blest than and you
For we hae gear enough, John,
....r 10 last US till we go
To where there are nae rich nor poor,
r..f John Anderson, my 10.
And when TO that blest warld, John,
BY death we're ta'en away,
Wen leave nae wealth behind, John
s.. To make us wish to stay
But a the wish wen hae John,
Viii be that neither go
To leave the ither lang behind,
John Anderson my jo
John Anderson. my 10, John,
When in that hame on high,
We meet to part nae mair, John
Nae mair again to die,
What pleasure will it gle, John,
Still hand in hand to go
Through a the fiowery walks above,
John Anderson my 10.
, 1858-08-20

The President Of the United States has
addressed the following proclamation to the
residents of Utah Territory. We insert
sub-heads III it:
, 1858-08-20

: ~ 1t is now again positively stated
that the Nicaragua line will be re-opened
shortly. The mail steamships arc hence
forward 10 touch at the Tehuantepec tran
SIT on the Pacific.
, 1858-08-20

Ra- The amounts Of the appropriations,
provided for in the various bills passed by
Congress at the late session, foot up to-
tai of nearly seventy millions Of dollars.
b0- The Navy Department has given
orders to disinfect the steam frigate Sus
9uehanua, and to prepare her for service