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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

Square Miles 1907 900
To those Decotah 10 to bs added, the
extent Of which We have scea 40 ssti.
mate.
Tho. supsrcial area Of tho present
States, 10 q follows -
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

No. A male recently died in North
Carolina GO years old. Twesty yearA
ago he Was considered past service, but
under kind care aud good treatment no
remained useful until two mouths be.
fore his death. lie seemed to "sivc out"
very gradually.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

It has cost Uncle Sam some $50 900 to
substitute benches for desks 10 the
House Of Representatives,. when $1,000
ouch. to have been more than enough to
cover expense. But this is the way tho
public money goes under Democratic
dynasty.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

The President has appointed exon.
gresham, Isreal 7, Hatch, Post Mast.r
4. BusFslain n!ace cr Mr.. nickic, renewed,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

upon Victor kmanual replied that if he
did 90, there was no alternative hut TO
employ force against him.
The Visnna correspondent Of the
Times says it is tolerably certain that
the time in which the Austrian govern
ment will have to make concessions TO
Hungary is not far distant.
"Quoth Tom. Though fair her fsa-
lures be,
It is her figure pleascs me-
What may her figure be-? I cried;
sOne hundred thousand he replied.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01
L. a GRAHAM.

4. a GRAHAM,
NOTARY PUBLIC, AND GENERAL LAND
~ AGENT, Toledo Tsma county, Iowa. All
Susinsss entrusted 70 his care will receive
rso'opt attention. lspril "a, 1856 .nl-ly.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

~ It is said thar chickens Of new
breed, called Ecliptendcau,' are being
introduced into this country. Instead
Of feathers, they are covered with finc
hair, like that Of lap dogs, very white
soft and beautiful, and have curious red
ornaments on their heads.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

~ A farmer in Minnesota, while ~
work burning brush, short time since,
heard furious crowl proceed from the
centre Of brush heap that was Gercsiy
burning, and, Immediately afte:, largo
bear rushed cut from the blazing mass.
with the hair singcd completely of .
him and after running about few
minutes in bewildered manner, dashed
into the woods and disappeared.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

"a There is apanic among tho far
mers in the western part Of y. Y State
in regard to the scarcity Of hay. They
arc consequently disposing Of their cat
tie a. rapidly as pssiolc, although wholly
unfit for market. 1, will be strangc.if
there is not rcactioa in the spring 70
the great profit 81 those engaged ia still;
feeding.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

veuld respectfully announce te the citisens o.
Toledo, And Tsns Co, shst he 10 prepared to
DO oil kiads ef work IL his line. pstronARe
respectfully solicited. Shop enc door sast 81
I. A. 0rahem's of6es
fsisde April l6tA, lS7. A2s-en
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

~ Vigilance committees are incrcas.
ing in number in I.onisiaua. In many
places tho officers Of justice are ignored
BIZ the citizens, who have taken the ad-
ministralicna Of justice IN their own.
hands.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-12-01

The Georsia Legislature has decided.
no. to 20 intoa e.cction Of Z. s. Senator
at this session deferring action uosil its
second assembling next year.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01
j. R. LAwRANCE, CPk.

BALTIMORE, Nov pa steamer has ar
rived from Norfolk with two Companies o
10 men who will go to Charleston by a
special train tonight Two companies Of
100 men left Charleston to day for Wheeling
to guard the Ohio line. The Virginia Cadets
and 100 volunteers in all-over 200 men,
went up in special train this afternoon
These achievements will make the force
at Charlestown owe; 1000 men. They are
quartered in the Court House and Churches.
Every car that passes through is searched by
armed men at all the stopping places in Vir-
GINA.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01
OTTUMWA SEMINARY,

VuNHE Z tn term win commence, Monday, Nov. Goth.
II 1859. The instruction will be systematic and
thorough, aud every reasonable effort will be made
to render the institution permanent and worthy OF
patronage. Students will be prepared for College
Professions, Business, Teaching Tuition will be-
per term OF ten weeks, Primary Class, a.; Junior
Class Sc Senior Class %; Latin, Greek. French
Drawing. Painting Water-Colors, wax-Fruit, and
Zephyr-Work. each, %; Oil Painting, IS
Board can be had for about 81 per week.
Students will be received at any time and charged
from the date Of entrance.
T. @. WOODWARD A. B. Principal Mathematics and
Natural Sciences.
MRS. LIZZIE d. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and French
Miss R. b. WOODWARD Composition and Elocution.
MISS. Il. NJ vERNos.-Engiish Literature.
Rsv. J. NJ. McELRoY, A. M.--Latin and Greek.
REV. g. H. WoRCEsTBR.-A0il Painting.
@. O. CLourMAN, Teacher of Vocal Music
Ottumwa, Nov. II, 59-24-tf Et
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01
Broaerick's successor.

Judge Haun is represented as man of
moderate capacity, sharp politician, bat oil
little account as lawyer or Judge. lie is a
native of Scott Co., Ky He removed to
Clinton Co., Iowa, from thence, in 1876
He was delegate from that county to the
Constitutional Convention in 1916, and won't
overland to California. Weller himself, with
Terry and crowd of Others, is candi-
date for election to the place by the Legisla
ture
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

RESOLVED, That the hearty thanks Of this
Synod he rendered to the citizens of Ottuia
wa for the kind reception and hospitable en-
tertainment of its members during the pres
ent session, and to the NJ. E. and Presbyte
rian churches, for the cordial invitation ex
tended to its members to occupy their hous
es of worship; and that this resolution be
handed to the Editor of the Courier of this
city for publication. By order of Synod O.
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
HENRY BELL, Mod'r.
] R. LAWRANCE Crk
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

The citizens of Ottumwa and vicinity ia
vorable to the organization of a Mock Legis-
lature or Debating Society in this place, will
meet at the Court House on Saturday ev'ng
next, at Z o'clock. f E-gE-feE
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

We call the attention Of the city fathers to
the fact that the stopping Of teams on the
various crossings, has become nuisance,
and should be abatcd. We hope it may, as
it is very annoying to pedestrians-especial-
w to the lady portion of community.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01
Commercial.
CouRIER OFFICE. II

Eae CoURIER OFFICE, Dec. l.
Business has been very good the past week. Our
Merchants have made heavy sales, and the city has
been crowded with teams and full Of customers
Hogs are coming forward freely. Some 20 car loads
were shipped In one day, on the B. & M. II. Roa d.
mostly to Burlington Houses. One drove of sbou,
1000 from Warren Co., was as fine a lot Is sldom
seen. Hogs look well this season.
CHICAGO, 29-Hogs In request and frmer sales
2462x IN A55O f
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

The Republican majority on the Senatori-
al tickets in the different districts in New
York is $4,000. The Legislature is about
two to one Republican, in both branches.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

1t is pretty clear that much of the aston
ishing developments made by Mr. Forbes
were sheer fabrications Mr. Hartman, who
had charge of that trunk from which the pa
pers are alleged to have been stolen, denies
the soft impeachment, and declares that no
papers were ever taken out of them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

Cali at the Clothing Sire in Daum's build
ing, Front-st., where you will find every
thing calculated to make you comfortable
during the coming cold weather. CHEAP /!
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

The Empress Eugene and the ladies' CT
her Court have definitively abandoned Grim
oline; they have also substituted short dresses
for trailing ones.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

The citizens of Muscatine and Keokuk,
Iowa, have recently been the scene of the OPP
rations of regular organized band OF burg
lars
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

Quite gale was experienced at Burlington
and Chicago on Friday last, doing consider
able damage to property in the latter named
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

RYrr.-Somcbody says that for chapped
hands and lips, molasses is the best remedy
ever used. "If my cows have sore teats, or
an OK chaie, off the outer skin so as t. occa-
sion the blood to start, apply molasses.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

Ward Beecher says that in the American
edition of Mr.. Surgeons sermons, what he
says about Slavery has been suppressed.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

vuNHE proprietor 81 this psper hss Thirty lots
U fayorshly situated between the business portion
ofthe city and the Depot which he win sell TO actual
settlers al prices beley the market, and upon
which will enable every one to own Homestead.
grow rich by It's rise In value improve at pleasure,
and save rent. Call at this office, and see IL this ID
not f5s
Several Dwelling Houses sale FRS, rate Invest.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

ptiop and Bronchitis hare been and can be
Cured by H. l.. Curtis COAapomad Syrup Of Sdssd-
tids, which has been thoroughly and eectuay test
cd in IF the most dangerous and difficult cases,
of long standing which have been under treatment of
eminent and skfui physicians, from whom they could
not find relief, but, last resort they have found
healing balm in the Syrup of Sassafras which never
fails Experience has proved it to be certain
remedy for consumption, Bronchitis Splitting of Blood
Pleurisy, Whooping Cough, Asthma Measles, Coughs,
Colds Group Hives Hoarseness, Difficulty of Breath
ing Pain in the Side and Breast and all diseases where
the Lungs and Chest are affected. This Syrup has
gaddened the hearts of many families who have seen
and dear friends saved from premature grave.
few doses will convince the most skeptcPl. Hum
dreds of certificates of wonderful cures performed by
this valuable Syrup might be added, but space will
not permit. w.. #E ~r#
For sale i'm every town and neighborhood
This is certify that have sold J. L. Curtis Com
pound Syrup of Sassafras, for num er of years. and
have known it to be used with great success in almost
every disease for which it Is highly recommended.
One of my customers, who had been suffering many
years with cough, which fast carrying him to his
grave after great deal of persuasion from his neigh
bors and friends he concluded to try your Compound
Syrup of Sassafras and when he had used half dozen
bottles he felt that great change had taken place
his cough became much better-so that by the time he
had used dozen bottles, he entirely relieved, and
began to gain flesh very fast, and now enjoys better
health than he has for years. j. STANLY.
Caledonia Iowa. NOV. TO- 69.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIR. Chrtsfie's Ague Ra!saYM.

MEssRs. HUNr GARDNER-Gents: wish to make
known to the public article from which have de-
riv red more benefit than from all other medicines
which ever used. have been suffering from Fever
aud Ague and its effects, for the last five years In
good health until Iprocured n ON your drug store
bottle of DIR. Christies Ague Basam. In few days
found myself clear of ague and rapdlv recovering
In health have not felt symT tom since COM
menced taking It about months) although constant.
ly exposed to cold and weather. To my friends and
the public generally, suffering from this disease In any
forrs, would say procure bottle, and save health,
constitution and money.
Yours ]. b. GROSCOST.
q 4
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01

If you want your watches repaired, take
them to Nunamakers.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01
eEy-See advertisement sep. 29-lm.

THE SUCCESS OF CuRTIs' MAM,LugE LrNrMENT-
Is such that in any neighborhood, If inquire into
its general use you will find it, in all difficult cases,
most eGectual In producing speedy and permanent
cure. You will find IL meet with perfect success in
every thing for which II has been used " would be
difficult to find any thing for which 1t would not be
good Some persons have become ttached to IT.,
that il would be almost easy to persuade them not
to milk in their families as to be without Curtis
Mamauke Eminent. Are they not right? In cases of
accident and sudden disease its value Is beyond esti-
nation is not impossible that death might occur
before you could have time to send for heremedv 1t
is recommended a certain and permanent cure in
the following diseases Rheumatism, Cutaneous Az
fections, Bites of Insects Reptiles, Mango Salt
Rheum Cracked hands, letter, Dysentery, Diarrhea,
Cholera, Cholera Morbus. Burns Cramps, sore Throat
Frosted Feet, &c. &C. For Horses, II will be found
efectual in Sweeney. Fistula, Stiff complaint, Big
Head and Shoulders Poll Evil Foot Evil Strains. cuts
Bruises Harness and Saddle Calls, of all kinds Foun-
der, Bots, Collie, &C., &c. as.. a..
Mr.. J. L. IL have been Keeping public house
for a long time, and have kept your valuable Manu-
luke Eminent on hand most of the time am salts
fed it has been the of saving the lives of many
travellers, who have been attacked with the Cholera
and other diseases by applying 1t at early stage Of
the disease have known it to the lives of ma
nv valuable horses many of which attacked with
Bots Cholic In all cases where have applied or
used it, it has been with very great success.
Nov. TO- 1852 JOHN BOfLS.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-12-01
RAILROADS.
Burlington & Missouri liz. X. h d.
CHANGE OF TIME.
WEST:

I'M AND AFTER AUGUST 10, and until further me-.
" tice is given, Passenger Trains will leave aud
rriy q nIln
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18

BGRHAvE's HoLLAND BITrERs-The Press of
the country has been particularly loud in the
praise of the Bitters. Among the many notices,
we offer the following to an impartial public;
at Is we'll known fact that we do not puff
patent medicines, and that we hut seldom adj
veItise them, but BOsrhave's Holland Bitters
comes to us endorsed in such a manner, as
specific for the disease it processes to cure, that
we not only advertise it, but give it this favor:
able notice unasked by the proprietor. VI Handel
ZcituHg, N J..
The Philadelphia argus, in speaking of the
late exhibition held in that city by the Franklin
Institute, says:
I'm noticing medicines, we are extremely eau
ous unless satisfied of the merits Of the article.
Among those exhibited, is the celebrated Hol-
land Bitters This medicine has been extensive
ly introduced into every State in the Union, and
into the Canadian Provinces, principally within
the last two years The exhibition shows testi-
mOny in every language known in America,
among which we notice one from the late Hon.
John NJ. Clayton, of Delaware"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18
WiIr,cI,n. br Pren,Iee.

WE do not mean to call our neighbor Of the
Democrat a bad man, but if you look straight
in his face, you will see of the worst aspects
of human nature.
TIE man that isn't shocked by the Presi-
dents Infamous and revolving thirty million
proposition, would hardly be shocked by a
thunderbOlt.
Nh HUNTER never takes ground that is not
broad, or touches it that is not fertile.-I'itts-
6urgh Press
We suppose the editor means that the vir-
ginia Senator manures every foot of ground lie
walks upon.
Senator Simmons the other day, speaking OF
the Presidents recommendation Of specific du-
ties, said the utterance of that one honest senti-
ment had so metanorphosed him that nobody
knew him, and, like Action, he was "set upon
by his own hounds" The simile is anachron-
istic, for the old Buck went to the dogs long
ago.
Our next Sundays issue, and every Sunday
paper from that time forward, will contain an
original story of from one column and half to
two columns.-DemOcrdt.
Our neighbor seems disposed, after all, to pay
some respect to the Lords day. He generally
manages to tell at least score of stories every
day in the week, but hereafter he means to con
fine himself on Sunday to one.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18
sP EcIAL NOTICES.

Nr. NJ. Van Depsin, popular and WeIknOWn Druggist,
writes
sFEsonnLD, sanypmon Co., H., Nay .. IsSi.
bIEssRs. o. r. BAkER Co.
Dsor Sir:-VOu will please ship Immediately two
gross Halls Balsan for the Lungs.
DR.. HaiI'siBasam Is getting large here It is con-
sdered the best medicine the public for Lung
had been given up by the doetO and that
tits well satisfied with its results. 1t TO be certain
under which there many suffering
in the could get hundreds Of certificates
iii favor Of the medicine here. ..r
Respectfully, If. II. VAN DEUsIN.
GB-DR. HALLS BALsAM warranted to break up the
distressing Cough in few hours the money will be
cheerfuly REFUNDED.
For sale byT. II. LOGAN 1 CO., wh.elnE.va. apl2-2v
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18

VERY CHAsrE.-In his "Lectures on Au-
thors," Mr.. S, &. Hall describes, Mary Russell
Milford. Her face, like her figure, Sas broad
and round, but pleasant and good humored, and
indicative rather Of intelligence than OF genius.
OF the art of dress she knew nothing. On her
way to an evening party at the lecturers house.
she purchased a most unbecoming yellow tur-
ban, which caused her TO be for some time an
object of merriinent, owing TO the fact of the
shopkeeper from whom she had bought it, hav.
ing forgotten TO remove from behind it large
ticket bearing the printed inscription, every
chaste. Only IS. Cd"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18

SINGuLAR MrsrAxE-The evidence in the Sic
kles case tends to show that the frantic and out.
ragged husband acted with the most judiciuus
deliberation, in preparing to put his wife's para
rnour to death, and doubtless studied that little
theatrical speech, 'Villainl you have dshonor-
ed my bed-prepare to die!'' 1t is singular
that Mr.. Sickles should have had so little regard
for the verify of history According TO Mrs.
Sickles' confession, (Which he must have read, }
he should have said to Mr.. Key, ''villain you
have diShonOred my sUfa-prepare TO die 70.
s. Journal
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18
seren Seens in nowdr,s Mi..erI.

= III A DIsBANDtD VOLVNTkKN.
The boy named karTickter,
Does in his time play many Gurus parts,
At corresponding ages. Pust a Sucker,
PeRrt ana rAmbunkshus In his mothers arms,
Aud then sarsy yOungster, with his clam shell
Crammed with terbAcko, sweaTin all the way
To nearest common skool. And then the short Boy,
Also, chewing Of his jOosy salad
And smokln like fuTnisG. Then perchAnGt,
A FiIlibuBter, bAlrded like cote.
Full Of gin cocktails and brandy slings,
Trainin by monnlite, carrying revolVeTs
Or prAps . half brick in = stockin slung,
Or spring back knife, and ready to Ego ir'
And make musI" A. corner groceries,
DistuTbin the perleAes. And then = LoRfer,
Rum LOAked and raRgIl, shuflin throo the streets.
Full OF bad thorts, wuiiy and dangerous,
And so he gifts "plAyed out" Theu Seen the Syxt-
Mrbbee the Tooms, Awaiiin for his tryall
Without Shyster friend to put him thTOn,
BekaSe he's marry brad The bitter send
OF the onfortnit HOWdy's History,
Ken eesier be Imagined than described
Ris funds, Hfs friends, aas hope, mir everything.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18

A New onLEAxs paper mentions, among the
anniversaries which came on the 4th instant,
of the death of President Harrison, "who was
a distinguished patriot of the Revolution, and
signer of the Declaration of Independence" =
As General Harrison was only born in 1872, he
was more remarkable, if this be true, than we
were aware Of.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18

TnE PhiladelDka Ameriean proposes TO cure
the evils of extra sessions and hurried legisla-
ton by the perpetual session of legislative
bodies both State and National, paying the
members an animal salary. md enforcing the
presence, at all times of a quorum.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18

\ CosroErApLe Place TO LIVE N.-The
BrunsNsic& Herald has a jeremiad over the sand
flies, which swarm in myriadS about the embryo
city, to the serious discomfort of its inhabil-
auts Hands, fans, hats and handkerchief, the
Herald says, are brought into requisitiuu, but
all to no purpose The darkies who drive the
city wagons, it says, carry along with them a
pan Of embers with ample dry truck" to keep
up fire, and then sit in the smoke, The ex.
pedient is said TO be a sovereign prophylactic.-
SitdHRdh RCPu6iica1, APril sh.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18
oxr Of the lac \. Y. papers on our tnble

oSE of the late n. Y. papers on our table,
contains this paragraph:
A short time since, John Van Buren, and 9TH
er dignitaries were having n good time over
their wine and wnlnuts at famous boarding
house in this city, when the landady-a plump,
rosy widow-came into the room MADAM,
what are your politicsl' inquired one Of the
party. 81 am straight ont Silver. Gray Wing"
she replied. Look at her closely, gentlemen"
remarked Prince, for / assure you the male
species Of tLat animal is entirely extinct"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-18

A FRrScu author named Blot, in speaking of
a certain school of philosophers, whose views of
Immortality are extremely scientific aud very
peculiar, says:
lyon do not die; you only change your state
of aggregation. 1t is true your nitrogen, your
hydrogen, and Your carbonic separate; they are
distributed through the atmosphere, penetrate
plants and animals, or are absorbed by the earth;
but Us atom perishes, Won continue to exist;
the only difference is, Nat you Jiad yourseif
reduced to a more simple expression"