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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-01-20
FOR the COufIe
Correspondence.

LONDON, Iowa, Jan, 9Th, 1859.
DEAR CouRiER:-It is generally believed
by those Of the East that ,ce on the "Mis-
souri, slope" are at the farthest verge of west
ern civilization, and that the inhabitants pro-
cure livelihood by bartcring with the ma
tfves, or otherwise by great exagerations, and
paper-town receptions.
Now we do not know that such is the case
but if II is, we will just say for the especial
benefit Of such persons, that this is the ''gar-
den-spot'' of western Iowa--that the county
is thickly settled and is in state of fine cul-
tivation It is true that the face--the natu-
raj location of country has much to do with
its growth and prosperity We here are sit
uated upon the east bank ofthe Missouri riv-
er and directly opposite the confluence of the
great Platte or Nebraska river with the Mis-
souri,. Up the south side of the former the
great Platte Valley, runs the only accessible
route for the Pacific Rail Road. And also
this route is highly recommended as being
the most direct route to the newly discover
ed Fl Dorado. Fine undulating prairies d.
versified with groves of fine timber and me-
andering their way toward the ebig muddy"
are beautiful streams supported b. sQe1pgs
Of pure cold water that afford ample Water
power to run any kind Of machinery. Rock
ofthe finest quality for building purposes is
abundant. The people have every element
within themselves that is calculated to devel-
ope country's resources and bring to bear
before the world her true interests, beautiful
prairies and as fertile soil as ever the sun
shown upon-churches built and being built
school edifices Of higher and lower
grade erected and in progress Of erection
As fine water privileges and as many of them
IS the western country Affords highly in.
teiligent and an energetic community Of peo
pie who consider that the future prosperity
q the country depends much upon their owl
exertions. These advantages and qualifica
tons combined with an intent to progression
which we know the western people possess
we cannot help but predict bright future
for the whole western country. A great
political and social reform is soon to tax.
place throughout the whole country, thu
west will receive her proportion of the elite
Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska vii
he the principal scene of action, an empir,
will be formed-an Empire of Free-mer
soon win those plans be covered with million.
Of energetic yeomanry-the country will b.
brought back to its original intent-the de
sign of the founders of our government
We will say to those DESTROYS of emigratine
west, the west has been, and continues to be
the recepticle for the great minds and no.
bic hearts who have turned away in disgust
from the monotonous scenes of eastern in.
activity to the energy and perseverance man.
fest in the the prairie land, now is the time
to procure houses for yourselves and children
whilst they can be bought for mere song
long delay will prove ruinous.
F. X. X,
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L "A w s
OF THE
BO.lRU OF EDUCATION.

AIT NJ. l.
An ACT to confer certain powers Oh Towns
and Cities for shool purposes.
Section ]. Be Il easctti ~ the B,ard Of
Edamtioa ~ the State Of io'ca. That any
city on Incorporated town il, this State, in
Guiding t..> Territory ann 'xcd thereto for
school purposes may constitute seperate
school ,il;tri,
SEC. .. At tn, written request of any
ten votes Of such city or town, the munich
pal authorities thereof shall provide for TAX
ing the census of the people residing within
the limits of the contemplated district, by
means of "A public vote by ballot.
SEC. 3. Should the majority Of the votes
cast at any such election be in favor of sep
arate organization, i'm early day shall be
fixed for the election by ballot, a President,
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and
Directors. all If whom shall constitute a
District Board having the same general pow
er, duties and obligations as attach to the
like Boaraein the township districts, except
as herein provided. The President, Vice
President, Secretary, and Treasurer, shall
hold their Offices for the same time, and after
the first election S;;,eir successors shall be
elected upon the same day and shall conform
in other respects to the sane rules and re-
quirements as is provided by law for the
same officers in the township districts.
Sec. A. After the first election the direc-
tors shall by lot determine the length Of
their respective terms of Office; one shall serve
till the second Monday in March next after
his election: Another until one year after
the said second Monday in March; and a
third till two years thereafter. At the end
of each such term, a successor shall be elect
ed who shall hold his office for three years,
and until vacancy occur in respect to eth
er of said directors, it may be filed by the
remainder of the Board until the day of the
next election, whan successor shall be elect
ed to fill out the remainder of his term.
SEC. s. The said district may have as
many schoo! houses, and their schools may
he regulated in such manner as the said
Board may direct, subject to the general law
of the State They may distribute the ex-
ecutive duties Of their Board among the three
directors in such manner as they shall think
expedicnt.
SEC. &. Should any portion Of said city
or town lie in different township from that
in which the principal portion thereof is sit
uated, the inhabitants of such fraction may
organia with the remaining, portion Of their
own township Ut any time that they may
think proper SO to do, or should the popula-
ton exceed five hundred in number, they
may organize in the same manner as is pro-
vided for the main portion Of the city or town
as herein before provided.
SEB. z. At the written request of any
ten voters residing within such fractional
portion Of any town or city, the municipal
authorities thereof shall provide for taking
vot. by ballot to determine whether they will
remain attached to the main body Of the city
,r town. And should their number exceed
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Dec. 10Th, 1858.
mo. l2.l
AN ACT,

Relatire to tie introductioa If Holsters
Uictiondry into tie Commoa. Schoois IF
this Suite
SEC. L. BE ennctsd by tie Boord Of
Education Of tie State IF o,co, That the
Board Directors of each school District in
this. State may, at any regular or special
meeting of said Board, determine whet ler
they will purchase ior the use of the schools
in their district copies of Webster's Una
bridged Dictionary. ia
SEC 2. Whenever the sub-director of any
sub-district shall determine to purchase
copy of said Dictionary for said sub-district
the Secretary of the District shall immediate
ly certify the same, speeding the number
of copies determined upon, to the County
Superintendent, who shall certify the s.me
to the Auditor of State and to the County
Judge. Hp
SEC. g. At the time of each annual ap-
portionment by the County Judge of school,
funds among the several districts. he shall de.
duct from the amount of funds derived from
county tax apportioned to each district one
half of the cost of all such Dictionaries or.
dered by said district that of the preceding
year, and the amount SO deducted shall be
returned to the State Treasury as provided
for surplus interest in section 8. chapter
15S, laws of 1858.
Sec. 4. The Auditor of State is hereby
authorized and directed to purchase of the
publishers from time to time as they are or
dered for the several counties the number of
such books necessary to supply all orders
so received, provided they shall be purchas-
ed at cost not exceeding four dollars per
copy, dsuch terms of payment as are spec
flied in section three Of this act, shall be the
latest edition of Webster's Quarto Una
bridged, printed on superior paper, well
bound in leather, perfect in all respects, and
shall be delivered fire, of charges at any points
in this State not exceeding four, one of which
shall be Council Bluffs and the other three
not farther west than Des Moines city which
may be designated by the Auditor, and the
Auditor shall notify the State Treasurer of
the number of books so purchased for each
county. - s,
SEC. 5. The Secretary Of the Board oil
Education shall receipt to the publishers for
such books on their arrival in good order At
the place or places designated by the Audit
or, and shall Immediately distribute them to
the several county superintendent by whom
they were ordered in the same manner as
laws Of the General Assembly are distribu-
ted.
SEC. 8. The County Supsrintendants
shall on receipt Of such books. at once dis
tribute them to the proper districts
SEC. Z. Such Dictionaries shall be kent
n the schools during the term time, and un-
Ter the control of the teacher thereof. and
when not in school shall be placed in the
District Library subject to the rules establish
ID for the government of district Libraries.
Sec. 8 TheAuditor of Stsae any other
Ulcer, shall n'treoeiss any compensation
or the services which they may render un
W. this not. - l,l bad osiN sS2i1l
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Washington, Jan. n

Washington, JAM III.
Private letters announce the discovery
near TT. Buchanan of the old Compadre silver
mines which have been fora long time buried
and lost.
The Committee on Ways and Means ON
Saturday considered the condition of the Ma
tional Treasury, States deficiencies, and the
best mode of replenishingit The deficiency
by the LIST Of July, it is believed will be
$4,000, oOO.
At ameeting on Saturday Of the Committee
on Ways and Means, Secretary obbpresen-
ted report showing that more than 5000
900 Of Treasury notes fall due before tine lst
of July which there ars.no means available
to meet
Mr.. Phelps stated he was not prepared to
bring forward any plan to supply the deticien-
cies in the revenue, but would do so on Thurs.
day, to which day the Committee adjourned
The Democratic members of tn, Senate
he'd a caucus on Saturday for the discussion
OF the Presidents Recommendations relative
to Cuba and Nj. Sli,iells hin, providing that
S30,0Oo,O0' BE- placed at the diSpo NJ Of nc
President to facilitate negotiations for tn.
purchase. The discussionwas very animated
and the views of the different speakers were
widely diverse No definite conclusion was
arrived at, though it was understood that the
recommendations of the President were pretty
generally favored, and it is believed Mr.. ST.
dell's bill will pass the Senate
HOUsE.-On motion of Mr. Phelps, of No.
it was resolved that during the evening, two
weeks from to day, it shall be in order for
the Committee OF the Whole on the State of
the Union to takea recess till Z o'clock for gen.
eral debate only.
Mr.. Stephens, of Ga, moved that Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday of next week be
set apart for the consideration of Territorial
business.
Mr. Morgan, of New York, objected, unless
a provoiso he attached that suhjectsin regard
to the admission ofnew States be excluded.
Mr.. Stephens remarked that would be for
the majority of the House to determine.
Mr. Morris, Of ILL.,, announced the death of
Mr.. Harris, of that State, pronouncing an eu-
logy upon his private and public worth.
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A valuble negro, owned by gentleman in
Texas was recently found guilty ofan offence
which BY the laws is punishable by DEATH
His master could not well afford to lose the
chattcl, and interpoSed for his life. The dea-
til sentence was finally mitigated to thor
Ough branding with hot irons.
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Great Atlraction!:

:" AYlSG purchased the stock of Dry Goods and
IL Groceries formerly owncdhy Mlran FRO.
shall continue the business at the old stand and will
sell for sixty day AT Cost for Cash approved COM
try proauce. George ID. Miligan be md a, the
old stand ready to attend to all calls There is no
huhu2 about this, will sell at until the open
Ing OF the spring trade to make for large stock
II. ID. WOODWARD.
. 0ttumwa, Jan. 18th, ls59.--l-4
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DIssOLUTlON!.

TUNHE co-partnership heretofore existing between
IL the undersigned, under the name and style Of In.
skeep Harmony, in the Merchantile business in OF
tumwa, was this day dissolved by mutual consent.
The Goods and accounts belonging to the firm, pass
into the hands Of Cary lnskeep and claim debts of the
hrm mentioned in an agreement, this day executed
by u.s. are assumed by said Inskeep who will be found
at the old stand, ready to sell little the best bar
gains that may be had In this part OF the State and
while sellngtO customers those bargains, he hopes
they will not forget those Indebted TO the late firm are
expected TO call and adjust their accounts.
CARY INSKEEP.
}. II. HARMONY.
January llth. 1so9-n1-44w
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The Washington correspondent of the N.
Y. Tribune Of the 9Th says the Administra-
ton has authorized the Marshal of Kansas to
offer reward Of $350 each for the capture
Of Montgomery and Brown, and to increase
his posse to any nu mber desired. "
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Why Is II there Is so much consumption In the coun.
try? Because this fast and fortune making age
health is too often considered as secondary conse
quence. cold is neglected. trusting to the strength
OF good constitution to work 1t of cough Is the
result, and incipent Consumption steals upon you
Had you commenced with that excellent expectorant
DR.. Halls Balsam for the Lungs, you would be In the
enjoymentof good health. Call upon the authorized
agent and get free almanac.
For sale by W. r. Emandorf IT, L. Taylor
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ScARGE.-Unbustled ladies, pure and un-
defiled Christians, disinterested friends, com.
mon honesty, sound potatoes, first rate but
ter andTich printers.
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tNo. 81
ANACr.

AN ACT. '-''
To proride for the compensation of the ST.
perintendant Of Public Instruction during
the gear One thousand eight hundred and
JJty-eight
SEC, /. BE 1t enacted BIZ the Board of
Education at tile State Of Io,ca, That the
Superintendent of Public instruction shall
receive for his salary and contingent expens-
es during the year One thousand eight hun
dred and fifty eight the sums contemplated
by the Act of March 18th, 1853, entitled
IAN Act for the Public instruction of the
State of Iowa. -
Sec. 2. This Act to take effect from
and after its passage. ~
(SigneD ORAN FAVILM,O q
President Of the Board Of Education.
hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true and complete copy of the Original Act
as passed this day by the Board of Educa-
ton Of the State of Iowa.
JOSIAH T. TURBY,
.Secsetary pro tenn Of the Board.
December %, 1858.
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Ott.smwa CITY Mills.

T" INTER Sewers, having purchased the inter.
n est Of Mr.. Charles Hendrie in the Ottumwa City
Mills will continue the business under the above firm
Thankful for the favors extended tn the late firm they
solicit a continuance of the same to the new
eE Cash paid for wheat.
. (lttumwa Ian llth IS,Q
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A77EN72DN! A77EWI2ONIl

On SEVERAL reasons wh,sl can sell Leather,
r. Boots Shoes, Harness, Saddle and all other
- Goods In my line cheaper than they be
bought west Of Burlington or Keokuk.
LIST. buy direct from the Manufacturers.
I'd. understand what the people want when buy.
3d. make that my business.
4th. intend 10 sell for Ready pay.
9th do not have to pay 10 or ID per cent for bad
debts.
9th. manufacture all my Saddles and Harness from
stock AT eastern prices.
Please give me call, and think can satisfy any
reasonable man. that can make n to his interest 10
bny "fmc. Cash paid for Hides aad Furs.
sE All persons indebted 10 me must call and make
payment must and will have my pay.
4 l.. GRAVES
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These sPpsndsges TO the face are by many consd.
cred 10 be points Of manly beauty. Now when they
are neglected they are just the opposite. To give
them rich glossy appearance promote their regu.
lar growth; and to prevent their turning gray, moth
ing is lybenehciai Spaldngs Castor Oil
and Rosemary Wash. We recommend all TO give II .
trial,
Sold by W. =. Fimsndorf Ottumws.
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DISSOLUTION

YNHE co-partnership heretofore existing between
IL the subscribers under the firm and style Of Ilunter
Sewers CO., was dissolved by mutual consent on the
LIST day OF January last The business continued by
Hunter Sewers. All persons having claims against
the late firm uested to present them for adjust.
ment and all indebted will confer favor by making
Immediate payment at the City Mills.
Y. j. HUNTER,
WILLIAM Sewers
CHARLES HENDRIX.
Ottumws, Jan. 18th, 1s59.-ni-4-aw
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To what color does aogging change boy
makes him yellow fyell ohD
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[Signed, ORANFAVlLLE.
President of the Board Of Education.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is
true and complete copy Of the Act, as this
day published by the Board Of Education.
Ut. TUBBY,
Scc'y pro tenn Of the Board.
NO. z.
AN ACT for thegovernment and 1egulation
Of the State I'm iversity ofIowa.
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DR., uUP0NCOs GOLDEN PERIODICAL
p | 1. l. S
FOR FEMALES.

In that condition, A. the
proprietor assumes no
responsibility after the
above admonition, nj.
though their mildness
would prevent any in
jury to health {; other.
wise these pills are re.
commended. Directions
accompanying each boz.
Price, 81.
N. B.--Ask for DR.. Du.
pon o's Golden Pills.
See signature on every
box. You then obtain n
pill you may dapend up.
on.
Eadies by enclosing
one dollar BY mail to,
either Of tbs agents BE-
low, can have the Pill
sent (confidentislly) To-
any part of the country
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SPECIAL. NOTICE.
Those who have long standing Notes and accounts
with me- respectfully requested to pay TIE same
before the 18th Of January next, after that date
suit win he commenced on all that remain unpayed
Ottumwx Dec. 8. 1858 VIM DAGGET.
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mo. ~
ANACT.

Prohibiting the exclusion Of the Bible from
the Schools IF the Suite, sgn
SEC. l. BE 1t enacted by the Board Of
Education Of the State IF L.ca, That the
Bible shall not be excluded from any school
or institution in this State, under the control
of the Board, nor shall any pupil be required
to read it contrary to the wishes of his parent
or guardian. zas.s ....,
[Signedl ORAN FAyILLE.
President of the Board of Education
| hereby certify that the above is true
and correct copy Of the original act, as pass
ed by the Board of Education of the State
of Iowa.
JOSIAH T. TUBBY,
Sec'y pro tenn of the Board.
Dec 10Th, 1858.
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removing Stoppsges orr !
irregularities 9th Mem |
ses.
The Pills are nothing
new, but have been used :
by the Doctor In his J
practice for many years,
both In France and In
America, with unparal- !
leled success In every I
case /; and he Is urged by Z
many thousand ladies /,
who have used them, to !
make the Pills public, I
for the alienation OF
those sufferings from {
any Irregularities what .
ever, preventive b la ,
dies whose heaTtn will !,
not permit Of an increase
Of family.
Pregnant females, or t,
those supposing them
selves SO, are cautioned
against using pills while
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,-III.. IIl rI3lN11 I3IINI7 80 ~ ITH0 -sIlI]
70 ii mslsy. iooios ad' sadl 1a7 ,Inds od hHe
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Boil 20, Smith Co. l24 Lake st Chicago.
Agents for the North Western States also dealers IN
Patent Medicines generally. ~
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towards his chair and back towards the desk,
leaning knuckles and thumb, one foot cross
ed over the other, and supported on his toe;)
the force with which he throws it from him,
as he comes forward to close in the conflict
he has waged are all manGuvers certain to
be repeated almost constantly; and one can
not avoid being amused by seeing them so
unconsciously, yet theoretically, performed.
Although, Mr.. Beecher himself seldom APP
pears to be in much haste. there is always
an air Of being in hurry about his clothes
and his hair They manifest intentions Of
going forward, whether he goes or remains
still. His neck is so short that he never ven
lures standing collar. This, probably, in
consideration for his ears.
One very remarkable singularity in his
face is the utterincongruity between its front
and its side views. Upon being told that he
resemblcd Henry Ward Beacher, a relative of
that gentleman replied, laughingly, 81 know
that am said to look like him, but It's such
q resemblance rs sheep bears to lion."
Now the fact is, were that humble minded
relative of the famed ''lion' great deal more
ike '.sheep" than he considers himself to
be, he might still bear striking resemblance
o his cousin; for though when he turns full
owards you, in the heat Of discourse, Mr..
seecher frequsatly does present the appear
nee of lion, it is next to impossible for
erson of an imaginative turn Of mind to
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-08
TERMS or TADvERTIEING.
fTwnLvB LIuBs on LESS MAKE 4 Sou AHx.

1ssa.sss Cards, not exceeding six lines, inside
elS, sthsrujas ele.
Ssasvai nsl!ss u -. Obituaries. according
70 spass occupied.
Displayed sdvsrtissnsats~ hAH more than the
above rates. #&
Advsrtissmsnts isaAsd aaa placed u.dsr the
heaA Of Special Notisss,s - 1es1is fAe sr1,nary
yAf1s.
Special Notices In ths Lssai Oslsmn 10 cents
per MnD, 8
AdssftIssnsnts oedsred o. ths inside sxslu-
eyoly n - Doilys Afses ~ arst tvs vssks,
- psf sent. more than tha aboye ratss,
All frssstesi s1pevbtsea1sss saaef % pS11 for
- 1Svssee: Tkis yAls will gnst ~ varied from. .
When the advertiser uses IN Weekly Aaens.
tho price will bs the same - In The Daily -
whore the Daily and weekly 80 both sssd,
- per cent. viii ss dsdastsd lssa the assrs-
gate amount.
Under tse present sysssn.. tAs advertiser
pays 10 mach Tor the spass he oeeupiss, the
ohangAs being ehargsabls for ths conpssition
esly. This plaa 10 nov esasraliy adopted.--
0ur sAargs for changes win " lis ssnts Dsr
square.
- In ali cases where advertisements are
dis6Untinusd before the expiration Of the year
u che slime contrastsd Tor, tAsy Will hs charged
up at our regular rates for 10 tins astssl-
y In.