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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

| therein evil OF co nlelhng Cne town after
mother AMI one county after another to do
the sane thing in selcdenc, 1t is all wrong.
The quicker it is stopped the better.
Our Western road, to Ostunwa, with its
land grant, built al it has been for cash, with
economy and skill, will ply its E,stern own
ers at least ten, aal W, b,lieve, fifteen per
cent Yet Buhin yton an Des Moines coun-
ty and Henry, Jefferson an1 Wapello counties
incurred debts to secure its construction =
They were forced by en- llatioa -,y the fact
that others were in:urrin l,r5, in l.bte lass
for other roads, the constru ,tion Of which
would greatly inlre the n, int, this ,,iti N.
The oyasrs Of fthi, roil aS is the cas-, with
all yet built in Iowa, re ,ds ont of the State
AMI have no interest exc.p. to max, al they
can ont of their Investment. Tny VIII qn.r-
ter their frien l. uoplu'a As en- ,'oy,es, anl
the whole pltron,,c Of these larg, corpora
tons will b, used t. further tn, ends an | ad-
vance tn, interests Of t'l,ir E.stern oyl,rs,
ofcourse. Could it b, d,ne con ;istently with
legal and moral obligations, with honor and
self-respact-we should say az once, never pay
one cent Of interest or prnciptl, 80 far as it
is ping to the dres,nt owaers Bit it is not
an open question. We have agreed to pay,
ani it is plea we never sh,ll put in ~ an
individual, Al ou sht not a; c,m nunities' in
bar ftae claim of a creditor, that We mlls
foolish bargain. .a*
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

More persons fell out concerning the
right road to Heaven, than ever get to the
end of their journey. So says an orthodox
old fogy. M.U f. .fI
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

"The following prescription was recently
handed to village apotheeary;;' Pinch eRnt
and Sinil' Il was pa. up,aDd put up right.
II meant PINK Root and SIENNA.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

A young lady. on her weiding-day, stood
with her br dasmaidS around table covered
with siver-plate, aimirin her beautiful PRS
ents, when bundle was brought in.
"a present from brother William, | know
it is" she exclaimed, as she took the pack
ag,. "Yes, the note is in his handwriting
1t will be something beautiful" The note
is opened and read, as follows:
DEAR SlsrER-As you seem to have every
variety of ornamental presents, have taken
the liberty to send you son,thiny useful 1t
is made OF substantial material, and with
very little labor you can k..p it as bright as
your best plate. :"
Opens the package, and finds bright tin
stew-pan.
No Tarsr To GovERNoRs-The following
is from the legislative corrasaondsnce of the
Leavenworth Times: ...
"But here must tell You an an 's,dot
which the Governor relishes, as much a yau
will.
His Excellency went into BARRIERS shop
at Lecompton to get shaved. The barber is
a black man, and belongs to Judge Fillmore,
for ours,-as Buchanan says-is q slave
soil slS
As soon as seated, the following diaiogu
occurred:
Gov. NJ. ..l'll shave by the month"
Barber "Don't know, massa, about that. "
Gov. ''Why not, Tom."
Barber. "Casc, m,ssa, yon Cubunrs stay
mighty short in Kansas-Can't trust you tc
four weeks. Too long a tim, for people o.
color"
OF course Gov. Medary paid up.-Ther'
was no halpfo it. Mr.. Dar!Sey had tis ar
gument with him"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

A SINPLE REAEDY.-It is said that rosted
onion bound upon the wrist, on the pulss.
will stop the most invetcratc toothachc in .
very few minutes. Simple. but worth trying.
sY-A sermon in four words on the vanity
Of earthly POSSESSIONS" Shrouds have no
pockets !"
sE~ As daylight oaa be seen throash the
sna'lss holes 50 a. the most ti.ins thih =
sho- persooa ca-sc-er
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

sg--Iie IS happy whose eircun stances suit
his tempar bat ne IS happier wlo can suit
MS tsnper 70 his circumstances
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

An OLD MANS ADvIcE.--The Rev Daniel
Waldo, late chaplain to Congress says; 81
am now an old man. have seen neary a
centuri. Do you want .oknaw how to grow
old 81 WHY and happily Let me tell YOU
Always eat slowly well. Go to
your food, t" your rest, to your occupations
smiling. Keepa good nature and spft tam
per everywhere. Never give way to anger.
Cultivate good memory, and TO do this you
mnst always be communicative ;repeat what
you have read talk about it. DIR. Johnson's
great memory was owing to his comnunica-
tiyeness You. young men, VINO are just
leaving college let me advise you to choose a
profession in whirh vou can exersise your
talont the best, and Al the same time be
honest
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

NSw Ls>y FROM A wsfA-kSowN HISTORY


We recently Published a letter in which
H,rlow Case, thedsfaulting collector Of San
duSky, announced the deceasc Of the unhap-
pT ,m.n who hal accompanied his flight,
and inpiorei the forgiveness Other husband.
Cnlcr the title w have given above, a mis-
si,nary correspondent Of the Boston W.tca-
mt9 ant r asctor describes an interview
with tn, guilty pair, which took place short
u before death hurried away the mother and
the child whom she had made the companion
of h.r wta l.rinss. The subject is a painful
on. bat the W liter d,scribcs so feelingly and
truthfuiy tn, selfinaicted misery Of Case
All his partner in guilt, that We rcp-olu:,
his narrative -, E<
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

This evil ofvotine railroads into existence
ana forcing their construction Of the builders
would not build than, nas the still further
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-03-03

shrank from the very thought.
"She has asked for you, sir; do not deny
her request Hearing that you came from
America, she entrented me to bring you to
her: promised that would
IL viii go, then"
Up the cool, vida. matted stars, he led
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
Indian Affairs IL. Utah.

The Indian Office have received intelligence
from the Indian agencies of Utah, of date
May Both. The Utahs, to the number of
400, had assembled at Spanish Fork Reser-
vation, where Superindent Forney has an In
dian farm conducted on the principal of ''no
work, no Bread" which has been decided
success. The Uinta portion of the tribe of
Utahs have recently come to this reservation
They spurn work, and threaten to punish
the industrious Indians, and also to ravage
the farm property
A considerable number of renegade Indians
from Oregon-Bonnocks and Sho-sho-nees,
as well as some Utah Sho-sho -necs-are re-
ported to be banding together north of Bear
river to make a descent upon the northern
settlements in Box Elder county. Superin-
tendent Forney proposed to visit Spanish
Fork and the Box-Elder county immediate
ly, and make such arrangements as may be
necessary,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
From W aSEsfH.fGn.

WASHINGTON CITY, July II The late
Congress appropriated only fifteen thousand
dollars, as a preliminary to the taking of the
next census, for the preparation of blank
forms, instructions to marshals, etc. Ample
time will be allowed for the selection of re-
liable deputies, and such arrangements will
be made by the Secretary Of the Interior as
will secure the prosecution of the work with
moro perfectness than heretofore Many
applications have been made for employment
as clerks, but the census bureau will not be
organized until next year, when the returns
will be received.
There is authority for the assertion that
however desirable the acquisition of Lower
California may be to the administration, nc
such proposition is now pending between the
Governments Of the United States and Mexico
as has been stated.
The Mayor of this city has received a de.
spatch from the Mayor of Richmond, that O.
jennings Wise and P. II. Aylett had left tc
fight duel, and would probably proceed tC
the neighborhooi of Washington, caused
warrants to be issued for their arrest, in cast
they came this way The officers are on the
lookout for them.
Secretary Floyds health is slightly i'm
proved He will return 20 Washington tx
accompany the President to Bedford Spring'
on Monday.
The President has recognized Frederick
Kuhne as Consul of the Grand Duchy O
Hcsse Castle, at New York.
The Mexican Minister is i'll.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
The Reconciliation Of NEr. and Mrs.
SSGkscss

The New York Tribune is credibly inform
ed, from various sources, that the Hon.
Daniel r. Siclzles has become entirely rec
onciled with his wife, and is now living with
her in marital relations as before the death
of the late Philip Barton Key. We are also
assured that in taking this remarkable step,
Mr. Sickles has alienated himself from most,
if not all, Of those personal and political
friends who devotedly adhered 20 him during
his recent imprisonment and trial.
The reconciliation between Mr. and Mrs
Sickles was consummated while Mrs. s. was
residing at the house of friend on the
Bloomingdale Road, about half mile from
the former house of Mrs S, which for some
time past Mrs. Sickles has occupied, either
alone or with some of the members of her
own family The suspicious of his host were
excited by the repeated absence of Mr. s.,
at unusual hours; and when he came in one
morning, he was interrogated by the host
and another friend who was present, and On
his positively denying their right to question
him, and refusing to gi7e an explanation
they shook hands with him for the last time,
and he withdrew. 1t is said that he has
since addressed letters to his former intimate
associates, notifying them formally of the
resumption of conjugal relations between
himself and Mrs. Sickles.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
Tne Chameleon Party.

The party which exists in opposition to the
Democracy, says the Albany argus, has Of
ten been likened to the Chameleon. It lives
on airy abstracuons, and changes It's color
with lis food, In the South it catches It's
hue from the negro, and Is black. In New
England it takes the shade of the Blue laws,
and is blue. Here it is drabist-in many
places Inullatoish-but it is Of 10 color long,
changing through all the grades with won
derful rapidity. It feeds on provisos, rcso-
lutions, declarations, protests and principles
never put in practice.
So far, by common consent, it has, through
half a century, justified its title of the Cha
meleon party But Naturalists find even
closer resemblances. DR.. Buckland, in his
recent work On Natural History, gives the
following description of the animal, which is
very suggestive:
''Betwixt the two sides of the body there
seems lack of sympathy. One eye may be
looking straight forward, while the other is
looking as directly backward. Ore may be
entirely asleep. while the other is wide
awake And this kind OF Independent and
separate action applies to each side of the
creature-to its limbs. 1t cannot swim be-
cause it's limbs refuse to act in concert.-
Could the two sides understand one another,
and agree upon q prescribed course of action,
it might always be awake or half awake. =
| But it gains nothing by its unilateral inde-
| tendency; the two sides are like two horses
| that won't work in harness. 1t seems strange
with this popularity, that on trees, or terra
| frma the creature should be able to make
any progress But as the tWo sides are fed
by one mouth, and as the insect tribes refuse
to come to it so they seem, an regard to al
culinary matters, to agree to sink their Differ
e1aces and to more an harmony. The stom-
ach is potent harmonizer."
There is philosophy in the animal, which
the Opposition soem to have profted by. The
South side and the North side do not harmo-
nize, in sense or thought. One eye looks
North, the other South. One side moves
one way. and the other revcrses the action.
One sleeps and the other wakes but in re-
gard to ''cnlinary matters" fats Of Office
and the drippings of legislation, the two side:
sink their differences and agree to harmonize
They have one mouth to deYour, and one
stomach to digest The Black Republicans
of the North, and the Blue Americans of tht
South, can find one point of agreement, il
the common necessity of their nature-tht
craving for food. The Bells and Marshall:
of the South unite with the Stewards anC
Banks of the North, when the spoils of ofhc
are within the reach of their common nav
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

THE GREAT BATTLE OF SoLFERINo.-The
great battle of the 24th June, it appears by
the late foreign news, was not fought on the
Mincio, but on the Chiese, at the village Of
Solferino, about eighteen miles northwest of
Mantua, where the Austrians in 1896 were
defeated by the French previous to the siege
of Mantua The battle of the 24th seems to
have been the sevcrest contest of the cam
paign, and was accompanied with the great
est loss of life The Austrians re-crossed the
Mincio. to the east of which they had pre-
viously Withdrawn, in full force, and attacked
the French, but after eighteen hours hard
fighting and the loss of 80, 600 men in kill
cd, wounded and prisoners, were compelled
to abandon their positions. The French are
said to have lost from u, 900 to IS ,000-
Accounts say that their loss was so severe
that they were unable to advance against the
Austrans, who had retired to the Historic
Square, where another great battle is i'm
pending, in which the human slaughter will
probably be more terrible. Baron Hess. the
best of the Austrian generals, is now in COM
mand, and within tne fortified places so often
alluded to will be the next carnage.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
4 STRANGE Stoyy The following story

Il Strange Story The following story Is
from the Troy Budget I've have for some
time been cognizant of persistant piece of
cruelty towards lady of the first respecta-
bility in this city, and whom we hoped ere
now to fhd relived by the Interference of
friends. 1t appears that her husband, in
fit Of jealousy, something more than a year
ago, procured a cage com plete of iron, into
which he compelled his wife to enter, and
although it is impossible for her to stand
erect within it, she never is permitted to
leave it except at night. The social position
of the parties is such that we are persuaded
not to mention names at present, but shall
not fail to do so within day or two, unless,
in the meantime, we find the lady quietly
relieved
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
Death OF Hon. Rusas Cs,oate.

Hon. Rufas Choate who has long been regard
ed as the ablest Lawyer in New England died IN
Halifax, Canada. on the 18th inst.,. About
month since he sailed for Europe with the hope
of improving his health, 10y trip through the
old world. On arriving at Halifax, he was so
enfeebled by sickness, that his friends did not
deem it prudent for him to proceed on his journey
until he had recovered sufficient strength to sus-
tain the fatigues of the voyage to Liverpool
They did not entertain any apprehensions that
he was in immediate danger of death. lie, how
ever, continued siuking, and about 2 O'Clock in
the morning of the day above stated he expired
lie was truly great man, and it viii probably
be long time, before the American people will
''look upon his like again" As a Lawyer and
Advocate, he stood proudly eminent among the
legal men Of the United States, and and as
Statesman he had few superiors. But it was as
orator that he outstripped all his competitors.
He was possessed Of clear logical mind and a
poetical fancy, which allied to remarkable fluen-
cy in the use of language, and an ardent temper
ament, enabled him to WELD an almost magical
influence over the understanding and hearts Of
the court, jury, audience he addressed He
was a member of Congress for several years, and
was United States Senator from Massachusetts
from 184l to 1916. He was whig until the
dissolution Of that party, when he became dem
ocrat, and was a Jealous supporter of Mr. Bu-
chanan, in 1856. He was thoroughly National
statesman, and the uncompromising foe of sec
tional parties. He was the confidential friend of
Daniel Webster, for whom he entertained so pro-
found veneration that he might almost be regar
ded as his disciple. He was born in Massachu-
sets, in 1899, and always was we believe a res
ident of that State.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

Gg- The Walton House on the Ebensburg and
Jefferson Plank Road, kept by that prince of
Landlords, Maj. Gideon Marlett, is one o: tho
pleasantest places in this county for spending
few weeks during the summer season. The
Majors accommodations are supurb, and there are
several trout runs in the neighborhood, where the
lovers of ''rare sport'' can enjoy themselves.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

t3-Our Farmers are now actively engaged in
harvesting their Wheat, Rye and Grass. Not
withstanding the June frost, the crop of wheat
in this county will be much larger than it has
been during any one year, since the county was
organized. Grass is light, and hay will probably
be dear next winter. Corn and oats look well.
This is the very best county in the State for
raising oats, provided, always, they amt wild.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

Tile Oldest Orator. venerable David
Smith, d. D., who delivered speech at the
dinner of the Massachusetts, Society OF the
Cincinnati, was probably the oldest person in
the country who made an address on the 4th
list. He was lad of nine years when the
Declaration Of Independence was signed
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

% New York City aud vicinity was visited
by tremendous thunder storm, on last Wednes-
day evening. The list of casualties attending
the storm is very large. Houses were unroofed,
chimneys blown down, and trees uprooted in
evey portion of the city. There was also severe
storm the same evening in Philadelphia.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

VERY STEANGE.-No allusion is made in the
official report of the proceedings of the late OPP
position County Convention, to the important
fact that Col. Campbell. previous to the vote be-
ing taken to ascertain who was the first choice of
the Convention for State Senator, made speech,
in which he denied that he was party to an
arrangement to nominate Hall of Blair for Senator,
in order to secure the nomination of Geo. s. King
for Congress next year. Why was this irnpor-
tant fact suppressed in the published proceedings
of the Convention? VIII our friends of the
Tribune be kind enough to explain?
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

o. Flour is selling inthis place, at present,
at $3.50 per barrel. A pretty steep price but
we look for reduction as soon as the new crop
of wheat comes into market
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

TA tolegraphio dispatch from Augusta,
Georgia, states that the weather in the Southern
States has recently been unseasonably cold.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

10 Rev. Father Celestine EngIbrecht, who has
during the last three years beer the Pastor of the
catholic Congregation of Carrolltown, in this
county, was recently transferred from that place
to Erle city. The members of his congregation
were devotedly attached to him, and deeply re-
greted parting with him. We sincerely hope
happines and prosperity may attend him in his
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

30 If you want to keep cool this warm
weather, call and imbibe glass of DR.. Lemmon's
Soda Water. He has always choice fruit syrups
on hand.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

DIED-On the 5th inst, near Davenport. Iowa,
Mrs. ANN CRATER, daughter Of George Murray.
Esq, formerly of this county.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

u Governor Packer has appointed Honora-
bic James Gamble, President Judge, of the Cen
tire district, in the place of James Burnsides de-
ceased.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
NJ. BIOndIn AT Niagara Falls

Monday afternoon, NJ. BlOndln .
crossed and recrossed the Niagara o.
rope, in the presence of more than ten !.
sand people. he started from Whites j
ure Grounds, and first walked down the s
nearly one hundred feet backward. tie Z
returned took bis balancing pole, and 81
ed to the Canadian side. He prcPo'S,.
put on sack before leaving the Amer
side, but his friends there refused TO Ee,,'
him to do so The sack was sent aroH2,, =,
the Canadian end of the rope, and NJ p =
din put it over his head and returned W.
to the place of starting. This sack va; =
of Indian blankets, with places cut IL
arms. He had no difficulty in thus eF's
it blindfolded, except that his balancing J
caught two or three times in the guy, "
He laid down upon the rope in the saoA, ,
performed some other acts. The sue'.s
Nj. Blondin in walking this rope seems n y,
established beyond all doubt.-Bgga'O =
merciaL. 9th.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

WoMANs IdGHrs.-We learn from several Of
our exchanges, that certain strong minded wo
man named MIS-. c. j. II. Nichols is now in Kan
sas, actively engaged in urging that there shall
be no distinction between persons on account of
sex recognized in the Constitution of the State,
which will shortly be submitted to the people,
but that women shall be entitled to vote, hold
Office, and be regarded in every respect, as the
equal of the Lords of creation. - said that
there is strong probability that Mrs Nichols
efforts will be crowned by success.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

Gcs- The Abolition candidate for Judge of the
Supreme Court of Ohio was a STAKEHOLDER in
Mississippi about fifteen years ago. He sold his
slaves at auction before emigratng to Ohio He
is now one of the leaders cf the ultra Abolition
lists in that State, and is constantly engaged in
denouncing Negro slavery and Shareholders. He
is now very eloquent in upholding the doctrine of
universal emancipation, but he was not very
jealous in endeavoring to assist in carrying it into
practical operation, when be sold his slaves at
auction to the highest bidder. We entertain no
doubt that more than nine-tenths Of the Aboli-
tionists in the United States if placed in similar
position would ssdo likewise" AS a general
thing they are the most narrow-minded, cold
hearted and selfish men in the United States
We have an abundant supply of talking philan-
thropists in this country ct the present time, but
| practical ones are extremely rare.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

Eg J Edgar Thompson, PRESIDE. T..
the Peuna. Central Railroad has PureITT. ID.
the farm of Isaac Newton on the =.
Chester Direct Railroad. IN DelewsFe 0''-
-li9 acres, at $3.50 per acre.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20
Iutcres'

RelercH
pursued !
in rclatio1
who returl
on TINS i
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each of vi
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-07-20

SENATOR.
AUGUSTIN DURBIN. Of Munster I0a0nship,
(Sulject TO tie Decision Of tie Senatorial Con-
ference.