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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-09-09
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.


VOLUME FOURTEEN BEGINS SEPTEMBER II, 1858.
MECHANICS, INVENTORS, MANUFACTURERS
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mas now reached its Fourteenth Year. and will enter
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state Board of Equalization
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF IOWA!
AUDITORS OFFICE, IowA.2
AUDITORS OFFICE, IOWA.
Des Moins, Sept. 1st, 1858.


The following table which I have
prepared with great care, from docu-
ments in my possession, is respectfully
addressed to the tax payers of Iowa.
1t will be seen by all who take the trou-
BILE to examine the table, that the rcve-
nue. for State purposes this year is very
much reduced from last year. / Invite
especial attention to this subject, as
many of our citizens are laboring under
misapprehensions with regard to it.
1t will be remembered that although
the assessed value of real property in
many counties of the State, has been
raised by the State Board of Equal
cation, yet the percentage of taxation
has been reduced from two mills on the
dollar to one and half mills. This
reduction Of percentage, in most cases,
as will be seen by the table, has reduc-
ed the taxes for this year. In the ag-
gregate, a very large reduction has
been made.
Very Respectfully submitted,
JOHN PATTEE,
Auditor of State.
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Republican Convention.

The Republicans of Wapello County will
meet in convention, in Ottumwa. on Saturday,
the 18th. for the purpose Of nominating cam
didates for the October Election. Township
meetings to choose delegates will be held on
the 18th. Saturday next. 1t is hoped every
township will be fully represented. Col. Cur
It's. candidate for Congress, probably Hon. J.
w. Grimes, Senator elect, and other speakers
win be present.
By order of the Central Committee.
Ottumwa, Sept. 9th, 1853.
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For the Courier.
AmMSinR

II has been interesting to hear the oracular
out-givings as if from high quarters within the
last two or three weeks in reference to the
Superintendent of Common Schools in this
county. Frequently it has been said, che
must resign'' she ought to resign" che will
resign" and all on account of a newspaper ar
ticle in the Eddyvlle paper few weeks ago
or what might be called in the language of an
American Congressman s'something made out
of a little lamp-black and rags"
Now why is this ? Cannot the democracy
quietly repose on the consciousness Of their
own strength and dignity, and not be moved
by that which may be blown away on the bo-
som of summer breeze? Five months ago
they elected to fill an important Office man
honored as leader and a standard bearer and
one whose whole character has ever been
above ncea)ment, and in whom there has
been no essential change since his election
What right then have they to be whimpering
about his resignation? Or what right has he
even to resign? How can he do so without a
breach of faith towards those who elected
him? He was chosen for two years. Ant
surely the democracy knew what they were
about, for they always have their eyes open
! Indeed some of them, having been enriched by
office-holding, do little else but watch ovel
| the interests of the party. Their vigllenct
| has secured the election Of man to delicate
and honorable position. Would II be just thu
| thing for him now to enbarrass them by de
serting his post? What should we think o
Buchanan, Douglas. or even George w
Jones, should he resign.
We do not believe that our Superintendent
stands lower in point of morals than stephel
A. Douglas or Franklin Pierce. In short
we claim that be is in every respect, con
sistent and regular democrat, according L
the well established and long continued usage
Of the party.
Besides, to resign at this particular june
ture would be peculiarly unfortunate as
would seem to call in question the infallibilit
OF regular democratic conventions, and
friend of his, who labored hard to secure HI
election, is now running as a candidate TO
Judge in this Judicial District against anothe
equally worthy democrat mainly on tn
ground of having received the nomination in
way that we suppose Delazon Smith woul
cali r-r-r-e-gulari Democracy is certainl
regular and we must take what it gives US It'll
we can do better.
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Republican Meetings.
COL, s r CIIRTIS.

go 81 COL. S. r. CURTIS,
Our present Representative in Congress, and other
distinguished Republican speakers, will address the
people of the First Congressional District at the fol
lowing times and places, to-wit:
Sidney, Monday, Aug. go at 2 p. m.
Clarinda; Tuesday, Aug. 81, at 3p. m.
Quincy, Wednesday, Sept. I, at p. m.
Alton, Thursday, Sept. 2, at p. m.
Winterset, Friday, Sept. 3, at p. m.
Indancla Saturday, Sept. a. at p. m.
Oceola. Monday. Sept 6, at p. m.
I Decatur City, Tuesday Sept at At y p ~ m
Charlton, Wednesday, Sept. s, at2p..m. ..
Corydon. Thursday, Sept. ., at sp.m.
Centerville Friday, Sept 10, at 2 p. m.
B BlsGmasla Saturday Sept T.
Abba, Monday, Sept 1s, at 2 p. m.
RnDsville, Tuesday, Sept 4. at at m;
Newton, Wednesday, Sept Is; at 2. m.
sigourney, Friday, Sept II, atapm.
ossnmws; saturday, Sept s, stsp:m
fairfield, Monday, Sept 90, at I p m.
BRIGHTON Tuesday, Sept q, at 2 p m
crawfcrdsye, Wednesday, Sept % %, atsp:m.
wapello, Thursday, Sept %, at2p.m
Burlington, Friday, Sept "a, at p. m.
Mt Pleasant Saturday. Sept. IS, at p. m.
Salem. Monday. Sept %, at Up. m.
TT. Madison, Tuesday Sept %, att p. m.
Montrose, Wednesday, Sept 20, at p. m.
Bentonsport, Thursday. Sept 80, at2p. m.
Birmingham Friday, Oct. l. at n m.
Bonaparte, Saturday, Oct. 2, at p. m. II.
The Republicans at each point above named are
requested to make the proper arrangements, and cir
culate notice of meetings. Republicans, RALLY from
town and country.
~ By order ofthe
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
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Such are the miserable shifts to which the
Democracy Of Iowa are reduced. Thus have
the evasions and falsehoods of their newspa-
pers been exposed and egone home to roost -
Instead Of manfully meeting the great ques-
tions at issue between the Republican and
Democratic parties, they cover themselves
with infamy by the propagation of the most
barefaced falsehoods in their attempts to avoid
these issues.
Their appeals and their fabrications are
adapted to the particular locality where they
are to be used. Whilst their papers are de-
their candidates for Congress, in their anxiety
to secure an election. are willing in some To-
calities to declare to Reprbl cans their hostil-
ity TO Mr.. Buchanan and their determination
not to vote for him should the election OF the
next President be carried to the House Of
Representatives. But are thev willing to
pledge themselves to vote for the Republican
nominee in that event? In this vicinity they
imagine the winning card Ia he hostility to the
colored race. They seek to degrade a de-
Sidueu race sun IoWeT DV dTOuSlng sun great
er preiudces against them. There are some
weak minded persons who imagine that there
lisa faint OF aristoracy about the ownership
Of negro. and who plume themselves upon
the fact that some one Of their remote ances-
tors was the proprietor of one. Such men
believe that they would be guilty Of great i'm
piety IL they did not forever maintain the d.
vine right of human bondage. They may
change their residence from slave to free
state, but remain foreigners STILL To such the
arguments of the Journal are appropriately
addressed.
To our friends throughout the State, and TO
our friends beyond our State limits, we desire
TO say that the success Of the Republican par
ty in October next is as sure as tina. there will
be an election in that month. All their turn
inga and twistines, their appeals snd pledges,
and falseh oods'wil avail the Democracy moth
ing. The Republican party stands as unit
They abhor the doctrine of the bred Scott
decision, which is alone the real Democratic
platform Of the day. They will never consent
that slavery shall go into the Territories Of the
United States and be nurtured there under the
Federal flag, and they will never elevate to
Office any man mho favors such proposition
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Great Waste Of Tears!

The Statesman will doubtless be very sorry to
learn that the tears which he shed so copions-
~ over Wallace and TuIlis last week were
most wasteful expenditure and dead loss, as
it turns out that those gentlemen, as well as
the rest of the taxpayers of this county, will
have less taxes instead of more to pay this year
than last, as will clearly appear by reference
to the. circular of the Auditor Of State. How
unfortunate our neighbor is in having his JOY
full announcement Of an increase of taxes in
this county thus summarilv knocked into pie
We also refer our neighhor as. well as our
under the head of sThe Campaign in Iowa.
where will be found noticed and disposed Of
some of the vile calumnies upon the Repub-
lican party by means OF which the Satanic
Press hoped TO delude tte people Of this State
into the support of the present slavery-exten-
ding, double-headed and many hued democra-
cy. 1t can't be did, because every lie they
have told on the Republicans, has only served
to bring to light some similar rascalitv of loco
foco officials Of far greater enormity, upon
which their lies are quietly taken home to
roost. We call upon all candid men to exam.
inc mis- matter and see If it is not so. The de.
mocracy Of this State have thrown every pre-.
tence to any kind of principle overheard ano
are wagine war Of detrsction, calumny AM
abuse of their political opponents, as mean an'
cqutemptible as il will turn out in the end T.
be Improbable.
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THE REPUBLICANS of Wapel

THE REPUBLICANS OF Wapel-
lo'County will please to bear in mind
that Col. Curtis, Republican candidate
for Congress, will address the citizens
ofthe County, at Ottnmwa, on Satur-
day, the 18th. 1t is expected that
Hon. J. w. Grimes, Senator elect, and
other Popular Speakers will be pres
ent. Old Wapello is expected to
turn out in force on this occasion.
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The BARRETT Horse at Burlington is to our
notion a model Hotel, and one Of the institu-
tions Of which the City of the Hills ought to
he proud. The house is one Of the largest in
the country, is pleasantly and centrally situa-
ted, is luxnrianty furnished, and is kept by
Mr.. Demming in a style fully equal to the
best first.class Hotels in the Eastern Cities.
We don't know but every body stops at the
Barrett House. as we generally find everybody
about there; IL there are any who have oeca-
siion to visit Burlington more or less frequent
~, who do not stop there, all we can saw to
them j. that they are Indifferent to comfort and
good living.
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NOTICE.

virtue of an order Of the District Court Of wap.-
will sell at public auction at Kirkvie In said county,
en- Saturday the 9th day Of October next between the
hours OF O'Clock, A. NJ, and o'clock, p M of said
loving property, to wit: Lot No. IS In the Town 81
hrkville Terms ofsale, third down. one third in
eignt months and one third In twelve months. Sold
as the property Of the estate OF Marshall b. Lee de
ceased. JOSHUA MARSHALLl
WM. A. sWINSELL, Referees.
GEO. w. PIKE,
kirkville, Sept, 9th, IS0s.-2o-4w.
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SCHOOL MEETING.-At the school meeting
on Monday evening, of this District, it was
resolved to have Public School nine months
Of the year, and tax to sustain it. OF one half
OF one Fer cent. was voted. The question of
building aschool house did not come up.
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NEW BAK cry.
GEORGE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
OPPOSITE THE CARROLL Housg.

OPPOSITE THE CARROLL HOUSE,
UDREAD and Cakes Of all kinds, Soda and Butter
- Crackers, Small Beer, Cider, Confectionaries,
Cigars, &C.. kept constantly on hand.
Parties supplied at short notice.
eE Bread exchanged for Flour at " cents D b. =
Sept 2, 1s5S-n271y
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NOTICE.

a COMPREHENSIVE between the undersigned
"A was formed on the 9th day OF August, 1865, un-
der the firm name Of Kttrdge Merrill for the pur-
pose of carrying general Grocery business at
wholesale and retail in 0ttumwa The articles of said
partnership duly recorded on the 23d day of
August 1858, in the records of wapello county.
SARAH Il. KITTREDGE.
JOSEPH II. MERRILL
August 25 1S5S-n26-6w
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State tax 1851. State tax 1858
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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-07-29

WHAT OLD Buck "TAKEs."-The ven.
cradle Old Buck "never takes anything
stronger than old rye whisky" At least
we gather so much from The following post.
script to letter from Hon. w. Montgom.
cry. Of Pennsylvania, to his friend, Enoch
South, al home
p. S. President Buchanan drinks moth
ing stimulating except old rye whiskey. /
| told him that you used TO have the best
that was ever distilled in your region, and
he made me promise TO see you and get some
if you had it. Could you let me have a
barrel, or even half barrel of the best You
ever made? Write me. / will send keg
Of it 10 the old chief, if ! can get it.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-07-29

Cool WATEn.-At this season of the
year, cool draught of wafer is a luxury
which we ma enjoy with a little care
BY the following method, simple and mex
pensive, water may be kept almost as cool
as ice. Let the jar, pitcher. or vessel used
for water, be surrounded with one or more
folds Of coarse cotton, 10 be kept constantly
wet; the evaporation Of the water will carry
off the heat from the inside and reduce it
TO low temperature. In India and other
tropical countries, where ice cannot he pro.
cured, this expedient is common. Let eve.
ry mechanic and laborer have at the place
Of his work, two pitchers thus provided,
and with lids or covers, one 10 contain fresh
water for evaporation. and he can always
have supply Of cold wafer in warm
weather. Any persen may test this by
dipping finger in WATER, and holding il
in The air on a warm day, after doing this
three or four times he will find his finger
intentionally cool. This plan will save
the bill for ice, besides being more health
full. The free use of ice water often pro-
duces arrangement Of the internal organs,
which, we conceive is due 10 no property Of
the water independent of its coIdness.-
Maine Farmer.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-07-29
Another Gold Msnia.

The gold fever has again made its ap.
pesrance on The Pacific coast, in form
scarcely less virulent than that which fol-
lowed the discovery Of the yellow metal Of
Suffers mill in California ten years ago,
and is extending its ravages at rapid rate.
Frazer's River in the British Possessions
is now the Ell Dorado, and Californians
themselves are leaving their own profitable
diggings for the region where the dust is
more plentiful. The fever has even extend
ed to the Atlantic coast, and We learn that
hundreds are preparing TO leave New York
for the new land Of promise, t.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-07-29

A juror WHO HAD ."-Du.
ring the trial OF Fortman. at Covineton
KY, one Of the jurymen returned, was ask.
ed by the prosecution if he had any consci-
enllGa' gscruple' about inflicling The death
"Scruples ?"
"Yes, sir, conscientious scruples."
The juryman scratched his head and
thought deeply for a moment
Eyes, sir, | have them scru.scru''-
"Scruples, suggested the attorney.
"Yes, sir, have conscientious scruples. 4"
"Will you explain the nature of your
scruples to The Court" said the lawyer.
my scruples, said the juryman, facing
his honor, sis that the duichman ought 10 be
hung, and sm in for it,"
He was ordered to "stand aside for the
cause"
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D0CKHAM, HOOPER & CO.'S
St. Louis City
DIRECTORY.

ATTORNEY AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
J. T. Rice. 10 Second street adjoining P. q. }
ARCHITECTS 81 PERINTENDENTS.
J. W. Kennedy & Co., .coT. Fifth and Chestnut 81
Omstead & Pguenard,..''
Plans for Churches, Court Houses, Hotels,
Stores. Dwellings SC, made at the shortest notes.
CHINA, GLASS Il QUEENSWARE.
John W. TOoley, ...... No. 50 main ST.
COMMISSION & FORWARDING.
J. S. Green l. Co.. No. 5 commercial x leyee.
Mackoy, Miller & Lyttle, no. l54 com. Sc II .
Kelsey & Smith, ...... cor. Ccm'. & Chestnut SITS,
John Levin ....no. II I.evee, Dealer in Proyis
ions. Produce & Flour.
ENGRAVING &C.
J. G. Weber, Gen. Eng. & Letter Gutter, III
Chestnut ST.
NJ. Green, ....94 Fourth st,-Particular atten-
ton paid 10 Seals:
CORNER& HUSSEY,
Gen. Engravers & copper plate printers, ..'...i1
Fourth ST.
FURNITURE, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
VIM M. Harlow, Piano FOrtes AMI MeodlonS-
Market ST., between Second & Third.
Scarritt & Mason. ....nO. Washington Avenue.
HIDES. LEATHER, WOOL, PELTRIEs sc.
Swales II Co, ...... 70 Levee 4 40 Conf st.
S. Thorp s Co., Furs, Pel;rIes, and Dry Hides;
No. 81 South Main ST.
LIQUORS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
]. P. Callahan & Co., NO. 90 North Leyee.
w. b. Lawrence. $500. No. ~ South Main st.
Berthold, Smith & Co, No. 1876 North Sec. ST.
LIGHTNING RODS, WHOLESALE.
Cordey, Patse & Co., go. No. 253 North Main st.
PATENT SOLICITOR.
mos BroadnaX, ...... No. Al Pine ST. Patents OBJ
tanned on new inventions of every description,
Rejected applications prosecuted on conditional
fees. No patent no pay.
PAPER WAREHOUSE.
II. Clark & Co., ........ No. l20 North Second st.
PREMIUM WINE WORKS.
r. c. Ludlow, manufacturer & wholesale & re-
tail, No, SO Market st.
PUBLIC HOUSES.
Atlantic Hotel, cor. Third & Market SITS. ......C.
Mclaughlin Proprietor board 81 so per day.
Lafayette Hotel, S. Z. cor. Sixth & Market sts
Louis Chretien Proprietor.
SASH, DOORS & BLINDS &c.
A. NJ. Granger, Mouldings s. Pine Shingles, I'll
Levee.
SAW MANUFACTURERS.
Branch, Crookes & Co., ...... .'....lS Vine st
VIM. NJ. Barron & Co., Portable Circular Saw
Mill manufacturer. ......3 30 North Main It
SILVER & WOOD SHOWCASES.
Anderson, 70 Olive st. Also stock appertainins
TO trade.
EXCELSIOR SAFE 4 SCALE WORKS.
Beard & Bro, Proprietors, Is Main st. Manu-
facturers OF Lightning Rods & Pumps.
SHEFFIELD srELL WAREHOUSE.
II. Blackwell, 2l3 Main ST., Steel, Files, Boilers
and Sheet Iron, all kinds at man'fs prices.
u. LAND AGENTS.
II. p. Westlake & Co. ......4I North Fourth st
WIN. N. WHITE & Co.,
U. S. Land Agents. ....- ......33 Pine st
st. Louis, June IL, 1858.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-07-29

q school-house, yet, we have never known of
any thing Of the kind, and fear We never
shall.
We will next week, offer some thoughts
upon size, light, Ventilation, Temperature,
SO. We would be glad to hear the opinion
of others, and to be personal-O Of the Ed. Of
the Times. Respectfully, CIVIS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-07-29
E~Dr. Bakers Specific will {

fy-Dr. Bakers Specific will cure
Gonorrhoea, elect, Structure, Seminal Weakness,
Chordee, diseases Of the Kidneys, Bladder, and
DELAY Is DANGEROUS. DIR. BAKERS SPECIFIC
is safe, speedy, and RADICAL CURE. With DIR.
Bakers Specific you can CURE YOURSELF,
and prevent exposure, as plain directions for use
accompany the medicine. Price 81 so per bottle.
GT-DR. EASTERLY, corner Third and Ches-
nut streets, ST. Louis, Mo-, sole proprietor, TO
whom all orders must be addressed to get the gen.
uine. Sold by HUGH /. WHITE, in Glasgow;
W r. SNELSON, in Fayette, and BY druggists
generally. iYl GIN