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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19

THAT CAKE.-We, the Printers are under
many obligations to those ladies who were
kind enough to remember us. And me un.
hesitatingly pronounce it decidedzy, emphat.
fcatty, snperbly nice. And the flowers that
surrounded the same were arranged with
considerable skill and taste. They were
duly appreciated.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19

card ofthese gentlemen. They have fine lie.
gal abilities, experience and good business
habits and qualifications, giving assurance OF
the prompt and faithful discharge of any
business entrusted to them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19

REMOVER. -George Giebrich has removed
his billiard & oyster saloon to Sand S building,
Market ST., LIST story, where he will be happy
to see his friends.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19
. PLA STEERING.

AS. bUGAN. formerly Of Cincinnati would re-
sD specially announce to the citizens of Wapello
county that he is located 0tturwa for the purpose
~ CARRYING on Plain and Ornamental plastering.-
Those having work to do in his line will do well tn
give him call before going elsewhere Persons wish
ing to get plaster ornamental centerpeces to adoru
their parlors. get them put M without the neon
venience ofremovng carpet, and at a price to suit
the times. Plasterers ofths and adjoining counties
wishing 10 get drafts of corniees centerpeces shield
medallionS. and space ornaments, can be accommoda-
ted by calling on him, nj the Carroll House
Ottsmwa, Feb 24th 1859 1O-5O-tf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19

EBjdeUtic Diseases.
FEvHE HOWARD ASSOCIATION. in view of the aw-
~ full destruction Of human life caused by Sexual
diseases and the receptions practse upon the unfor
tunate victims of such diseases by Quacks several
years az, directed their Consulting Surgeon, as a
CHARITABLE ACT worthy of their name, to open a
Dspensarv for the treatment of this class of Diseases
in all their forms, aud to give MEDICAL. ADVICE
GRATIS 10 all who apply by letter, with description
Of their condition taEe, occupation habits Of life Sc
aed Ia case Of extreme Royerty, 20 FURNISH MEDl-
CINES FREE OF CHARGE. II Is needless To add that
the Association commands the highest Medical skin
Of the age, and win furnish the most approved modern
treatment. ......
The Directors Of the Association, in their Annual
Report the treatment of Sexual Diseases express
the highest satisfaction wh the success which has at
tendcd the ahors of their Surgeons in the cure fSper-
matorhoaa, seminal Weakness, GonorrhWa, elect,
a. The kidneys and Bladder, &C., aud order centinu-
aUce OF the same pian for the ensuing year
fhe Directors o. review of the past, feel assured
that their aHorS in this sphere Of benevolent effort
have been Of great benefit ia the afflicted especially
g. the Young, and they have resolved devote tnen-
selves with renewed zeal, TO this very Important AMI
much drspsSed oaaSe.
IN g,rn,irable Reuort on snermatarrhcna or Semin-
atwsakucss, the vice OF 0nanisa. Masfurbatien, or
~ the Consulting surgeon VIII be by mail Tin
scaled enyeiopel, FREE OF CHARGE receipt of
TN q STAMPS fer postage Other Serorts and Tracts
the nature and treHtent Sexual diseases. Diet
&c. are constantly being published for yratuous dis
irritation, ard will he seat To the afflicted. Some OF
the remedies and methods of tresnent discover
ed during the last year, are Of great value.
Address, far Report or treatment, DR. J. SKiLLIN
HoUGHToN, Acting Snreeon, Howard Association,
No. South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
By order Of the Directors.
EZRA u. HEARTWELL President
GEO. FaIRCpILD, Secretary
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
yaSCpaE CyEANsEEpS has this day been
eA admitted partner, CHAS LAWRENCE
Style OF the irm will he hereafter,
LAWRENCE d CHAMBFas
Apfii fst 49, I'm
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19

lust RECEIVED. full assortment OF
- Queens and Glass Ware at
wARDEN,s
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19


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DRUGS! DRUGS! DRUGS! DRUGS /!
TWO I'M ONE!
DR.. JAS. l.. TAYLOR,
Announces to thecitizens of Ottumwa, Wap-
clio aud surrounding Counties, that in adj
dition to his former large STOCK of
Drugs, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs,
Patent Medicines, Books. Stationery, SC,
&C., he has purchased the entire mi Stock
formerly belonging to VIM. f. Elmendorf,
and has put the establishments in one
making the largest and most complete as
Sortment ever opened out in the interior of
Iowa. Remember his store will be found i'm
RICHARDS BLOCK.
in the room heretofore occupied by Elmen-
tlore
The large s. ,ck hat now have purchased
under the most favorable circumstances will
enable me to sell at
REEAsa. e., wgsDEESsg-.
upon suc cannot fail to give satisfaction to
the purchaser
COUNTRY DRUGGISTS AND PTSE-
CLANS, ........
win please examine nav stock and prices he
fore going further east to- make their purchases.-
they will save both time and money by doing. Ny
stock consists in part Of every variety of Drugsal
he
PDPEL1R PiTEVT MEDICINES.
used in the west constantly on hand; Chemicals,
Paints Oils, bye stats, window and Druggists Glass
ware, Canpbene,
BFtPNTVG FyTrrD. con- OH.
and various styles of Lamps SNUFF. Tobacco. Cigars
C"nfect"ueries a"h AL kinds Of Perfumery for the
hair and handkerchief.
MUSICAL ASSIGNMENTS,
vions, Accorlenus, Flutas, C1rionets, Ffes &c,
with instructors and Music FOR The same.
ROCKS AVD STATIC VERY
is large and wen selected Histories, Ancient and
Modcrn, Rotln, Ghhnn, Hume, McCauIley and lives
ofNarion. Washington, Jackson. Franklin Black
Hawk, scott, Fremont Sc. Also a good selection OF
MISCELLANEOUS, P0ETYC1L, sol
enti1c, aud Agricultural Works.
ny SCH0OL BOOKS EMBRACE
every variety used in our schools Writing Paper,
Fancy and Plain; Pens of Gold and Steel-Araold's
Buffers and Applegat's Ink.
Paper saal,gisgs. ....
have lust received AMI opened a fun ana choice
selected assortment II H'at Paper and WiadoaC
HaagiagS.
@ANN Rolls Wall Paper and large supply
JAMES l.. TAYLOR.
A-FWsptpERs. Narazines and Periodicals con
N stantly on hand by
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19

Wives IRE cheep in Delaware One WIS
sold the other day for 81 and dog.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
Horrible Murder in PHILADELPHIA.

About l03 o'clock, on last Sunday evening,
a brutal and shocking murder was commit
ted in the Nineteenth ward in Philadelphia,
and has caused much excitement there
1t appears that a difficulty occurred at a
tavern at the northeast corner of Second and
Oxford street, between the proprietor of the
place, John Alexander, and man named
John Sloan, but they did not come TO blows.
Soon ai,er this S'oan, went out of the tav-
ern and stood upon the steps conversiug
with some one near, when Alexander, came
10 the door and deliberately fred both loads
of double barreed pistol at Sloan. The
balls passed through his cap and into the
left side of his head shatterng and crush
ing his skull, and strewing his brains upon
the pavement.
The accused was at once arrested, but re-
sisted the officers Violently, but is now
lodged i'll the cells of the Seventeenth Ward
Station House, awaiting the result of the
Coroner's Jury.
Sloan, the deceased, was about % years
of age. His remains were conveyed to the
Seventeenth Ward Station House. His faith
er came 10 the Station House soon after the
body was brought there, when a most ag.
onizing scene took place. The Coroner was
10 investigate the case on Tuesday, and we
have no doubt but it resulted in the conyic-
ton of Alexander.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
BOld Attempt al Robbery.

On Wednesday night last, says the Dan
riHe inielHgencer' between the hours of 8 and
0 O'Clock, while our Sheriff, Mr.. Edward
Young, was crossing the Washington hills,
on his way TO Danvio, his horse becanie
unmanageable; having become friahered
at some object, nearthe roadside. While the
Sheriff was cndeavorpg to paciCy the ami.
NAL, man sprarg OFT from behind tree,
and seized ihe reins by the horses head
lhe eherii very cooly inquired his bust
ness. when the would-b ,robber demanded
his money, stating that he was poor aud
stood in need of it The Sheriff very iudif-
terenly stated that if that was his object he
would be glad 10 accommodate him, and
proceeded forthwith 10 put his supposed 10
be benevolent designs into execution. But
instead of money, lie presented "S,x-
Shooter" which he had wisely loaded and
sccreled, and aiming it al the rascal's head,
pulled the trigger, but il unfortunately miss.
ed fire, when the scamp, supposag it to be
harmless, proceeded 10 cut the reins, and
the Sheriff fred second time, dlschargng
the contents, but with what effect he is un.
able 10 tel, as the william took 10 his heels.
and scampered off through the woods.
The rens were nearly severed in two or
three places but the Sheriff was ignorant of
the fact until he arrived at home, when
on examination he first made the discovery.
The rascal undoubtIy intended, by thus
succeeding in rendering the animal power
less in the hands or,h Sheriff, 10 accom-.
plish his designs. The person is supposed
10 be an Irishman, by his language, although
the Sheriff laied 10 recognize him. This is
the seeond aita,npt OF tho Kind ia "ei.s .sh-
borhood, as we learned that the County Su-
perinlendeut. Mr. PprNAM, was attacked in
Il similar manner a short time since. We
trust prompt measures will be taken 10 fer
ret out the rascals, and have justice meied
out 10 them.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
FREDERlcK Warts, President.
Remarkable Fn'seral in Cincinnati.

Josephine Ellison, the young girl of aban-
doned character, who was burned 10 death
at Il house of ill-Game in Cincinnati, was
not even allowed to rest in her grave. Some
medical students had her "resurrected,' but
the police recovered the body, which was
handed over TO the underakers for the pur.
pose Of re.burial.-The frail sisters of the
poor unfortunate contributed literally 10
purchase an expensive coffin, and 10 pay
the funeral charges. They applied TO sew.
eral clergymen to allow the funeral 10 take
place in one of their churches, but all refls-
ed, until finally the Rev. MIR. Flanders, (for.
merly of Baltimore,) Of the First Universal
ist Church, was applied to. He readily con-
sented, aud preached an impressive dis.
course to a large assemblage in the church.
whittier the body had been conveyed Near
ly one hundred couriezans were present
and those who resided in the house where
the girl met her death where dressed in deep
mourning, and seemed 10 appreciate the
solemniry of the occasion. The Cincinnati
Times says;
AT the close ofthe address, Rev Mr.. Flan-
ders addressed the Throne of grace, appeal.
ing especially in behalf of the parents of Jo.
sephne Ellison. That closed the services.
The undertaken then lifted the lid of The
coffin and invited all who wished TO view
the corpse. There was quite rush toward
it. The courezans, however, remained in
their seats until the rest OF the congregation
were gralitied. They then approached the
corpse All wept over it, some OF them
bitterly. 1t was strange scene that. To
behold these abandoned women, outcasls
from society, victims of vice, weeping and
Sobbng over the remains OF one of their
, kind, upon the altar Of church, was sight
never before witness in this city. 1t was
touching too and drew tears from the eyes
OF many of the spectators.
A lady writes TO the Commercial:
"lknew the young girl, Josephine Ellison.
| warned her 10 flee from destruction
and 60 home.' She was a ripe scholar and
OF good patronage. Thousands are going
this day the same road, aud the moral por.
ton OF the comuhity stand by and permit
these hetb to exist all around US. When
she came 10 this city her object was TO teach
needle work, and Italian and French. Those
IN whom she trusted betrayed her."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
Farmers High School Of Pennsylvania.
JANUARY Goth, 1859

JANUARY <otuj IooS.
The officers of many County Agricultural
Societies have ommitted 10 nominate candi-
| dates Tor admission TO this School; whilst
many others desire to name greater num-
Der than their ratio of representation entities
them to. Our charter enjoins upon us the
observance OF this principle ; and we de.
sire TO comply with it if the recommenda-
tons be madeto us. i, If the officers of Coun.
ty Societies do NOT make nominations on or
before the 10th of February, when The School
will be open for instruction-we will admit
the surplus of other Counties or those who
are recommended TO us by individuals, if
such possess the necessary qualifications
In the mean time individual applicants
must be l6 years of age and qualified by a
knowledge of reading writing and Arhme-
tic, grammer and geography, 10 degree,
sufficient TO qualify boy 10 commence
collegiate education of the highest grade. It
has been deemed advisable TO defer for the
present the arrangement of the studies of
the higher classes. Among the studies for
the first and second years will be the follow.
ing Physical Geography, Map.GTawing,
Orlhography, Elocution, Co.nposition. Dec
iama''on, English Grammar, History, Rhet.
ORC. Arithmetic, mental and written, and its
application 10 business, Algebra, Geometry
and the application 10 Mensuratlon and con-
siruclion. The Natural Sciences including
Botany, animal and human Physiology,
Chemistry, Geology, Entomology, Natural
Philosophy, including Mechanics. The
principles of Soil and Plant Culture, Farm
Management and The application of Science
TO all branches of rural economy.
All students vii be required to perform
every description of labor necessary at the
Institution, whether on the farm, in the
shops, or at or about the College buildings,
and three hours of active labor may be re-.
quired each day, but no more unless upon
some special exigency. All kinds of labor
will be equally honored.
One hundred dollars, paid in advance,
shall be the charge for tuition, boarding,
washing, fuel, light, and text books, for each
session of ten months.
Students should bring, beside their ordi-
nary apparel, comfortable clothing, suitable
for farm work, to be worn only when at
work.
A principal has not yet been selected, but
for the present the institution will be under
the charge of
WIN. G WARING, as general Superin-
tendent and Professor of Agriculture and
Horticulture.
j. S. WHITMAN, Professor of Natural
Sciences
SAMUEL BAIRD, Professor of Mathe.
matcs.
r. c. ALLISON, Professor of English Lit
erature.
All communications will be addressed TO
WIN. G. WARlNG, Gen. Sup't,
FARM School, p. o.
Centre County, Pa.
FREDERicK WARTS, President
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

THE INDIANA DIVORCE LAws.-Here is a
specimen of the operation of divorce laws in
lndana, demonstrated in the person of one
not quite "model wife," and an outraged
husband.
In the discussion on amendments 10 the
divorce law in the Senate, case was dis
covered in which gentleman in Leaven-
worth, Kansas, had furnished his wife wi h
money to visit her friends in the east, and
10 travel Tor the benefit of her health. On
arriving at Indianapolis, she concluded TO
take advantage OF the Indiana divorce law.
and procure a notification of her marriage.
She then went 10 Kokomo, where she made
an affidavit that she was a bcno fGe resident
OF the State of Indiana, and filed COM
plant i'll the Howard circuit court against
her husband for a divorce, notice OF which
was polished for the benefit o. her husband
who was non resident of the State In the
meantime. her husband thought she was in
the east, as lie received letters from her
posimarked first at Cleveland and alter
wards at Boston.
While still under the impression that she
was at Boston, the husband received copy
OF the Howard Tribune, containing notice of
the filing OF the complaint against him. He
Immediately left Leavenworth and arrived
at indianapolis, reaching the city on Satur.
day the Goth of November. The Howard
circuit commenced its session on the follow
ing Monday, the 22d, and to reach Kokomo
in time 10 answer the complaint against
him, he had TO hire a locomotive on the
Peru and indianapolis railroad to take him
TO Kokomo, in order 10 be in court at the
proper hour.
The reason stated for the defence made
in the case was that the wife had been in.
duced 10 ask for a divorce under improper
influences. She had been, for some time,
half crazed BY spirtualsm, and the husband
thought if he could place her beyond those
Influences, she would abandon the suit
The case is still pending.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

We learn that Prof Curtis of Lewisburg,
received IA telesraphic dispatch stating that
his father, Rev. Mr. Curtis, OF South Carroll.
ma, had been lost 10y the burning Of steam.
er, aud subsequent reports confirm it. MIR
Curtis was on his way 10 visit his son at
Lewi,bnrg. and had arrived as far as Phila.
delphia, when a dispatch was received by
him that a sons child of his had died, and
be should return. lie AT once started home,
taking the steamer "Norih Carolina" which
ran from Baltimore 10 Norfolk, Virginia.
There were so persons on board, and all
the passengers saved except Mr.. Curtis He
was upwards of eighty years old, and the
fire occurring after night, when all had re-
tired, ii is supposed that he did no; awaken
until the flames were all around him cutting
off all hope of escape. Mr.. Curtis was ex-
pected 10 preach for his son last Sunday in
the Baptist Church in this place, but these
circumstances disappointed a full house
which had collected 10 listen 10 hlm.-lhe
DiitOnidn.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

Berwick GazETTE.-Through the rnsh of
business on hand last week we failed 10
notice in the STAR the change which has
taken place in that paper. The paper is
now under the control of Mr.. A. B. TATE,
son OF onr friend Col. Tate, of the Columbia
Demoe'oL A. B. TATE was formerly asso-
ciate editor of the Democrat, where lie re-
ceived a pretty thorough training in the
Coils. immaculate" Democratic faith The
Gazette under the present management
makes pretty good appearance. BY Il
strict and careful attention to business the
Gdzette establishment may be made pay.
ing concern.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

AN AGREEABLE Way OF Contributing To
THE MoUNT NEaNoN FUHD.-An agreeable
way OF contributing to the fund for the pur-
chase Of MouLt Vernon is to purchase a
copy OF the gold mounted oil portrait of
Washington, from the original painting by
Stuart in possession oI the Boston Atheneum.
1t is splendid work of art, and has been
prepared expressly for the purpose of aid.
ing the Mount Vernon fund Tho prioo of
1t Is but ST per copy. 1t is suggested that
clubs be formed in the different towns, who,
upon the reception of their remittance, will
be supplied by express free of charge
Clubs may CONSIST OF five and upwards.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

JUVENILE PREcocIrY.-A little child of this
city was holding a very animated conversa-
lion with one of about its own years, few
days since. A portion of it was overhead,
and 1t appeared 10 be dispute as 10 what
their "mothers could do" After naming
over various mentorious act of which their
maternals were capable, the one in ques.
ton put an end TO the dispute by exclaim.
ing "Well, there's one thing my mother
can do that yours can't-my mother can take
eUery one Of her teeth out al once.-New Hauen
NewS.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

AN lTFM For orR LADY READERS The
Paris correspondent of the North 4imerjcan
says in that gay city, where fashions origi-
nate, "the most fashionable bonnets are
made of terry velvet, with scarf and trim.
mings OF plain velvet, and decorated with
birds or feathers. We also see bonne,s
composed of white Grape, covered with
black tuile and lace, and of bright colored
velvet. The crown is of Grape; the curtain
and front of the bonnet ol velvet Grape is
not certainly an appropriate material for
the month of January, excepting in ball
room, and yet it is now worn, even in walk
ing; as a morning bonnet. Day dresses are
still made with a deep founce, headed with
a putting or with several narrow nounces
Waists are generally round, with wide
scarf sash, bordered with lace or with fringe,
or else waisband, without ends, fastened
by gold, or sIver or steel buckle. Very
small lappets are still in vogue; they are
cut In points, and bordered with lace. Sat-
In, both black and colored, is much used
again as material for robes. Two skirts.
richly trimmed with fringe or lace, is the
usual style of these dresses. The corsage
sometimes open, with piastron of tulle
puffings aud lace trimmings.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

We have received number oil a paper
entitled the S"adry School Tines, pabIished
by the American Sunday School Union, in
Philadelphia. 1t is IA paper in every way
adapted to the Use Of Sunday Schools -
Teachers and Scholars, will find it TO con-
tain very useful information for them
None, intact, who are connected with Sunday
Schools should be without it, 1t is printed
upon good substantial paper. Send for it,
Teachers, and introduce it in your schools
Price one dollar year.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

Boy CARRIED OVER THS FALLS OF MA.
1ARA-A sad accident accured at Niagara
Fails on Saturday last An adopted son of
Mr. Gibbs. foreman of the paper mills, ac-
cidentaily fell into the river and was carried
over The American Fall. We understand
that the lid WIS on the ice, near the mills,
where men had cen running the drilt-ice
from the nune, aud accidentally fell into
the swift stream. He was not seen 10 fall.
but was seen some distance down the river,
i'll the rapids, when beyond tHe reach of hu-
man aid, and speedily dassed over, of course
TO rise no more alive. The child was twelve
years old, and lad of much promise, be.
loved by his adopted parents and all who
knew him. The calamity caused much sem
saiion al the village where it occurred
Rochester Union and AdUdrtiSer.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
S2263 90
BRIFGE REPAIRS

Ann paid sundfy persons for repairs
at bf'IGe near Bloomsburg. $92 60
Amt paid Ezekiel Cole for repairing
Bridge j" Susarloaf township, 20 90
Bridge IN Benton township, 70 80
Amt paid !. S. Monroe for Plank sc.
Tor Bridges. 40 OF
Am; paid Isaac Yeller for repairinga
Bridge n Maine township, l73 80
Amt paid suudry persons Tor repairs
done 10 the Bridges in the several
townships. s8 50
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
BLOOMSBURY, WEDNESDAY, FEB'Y Q, 1869.
THE BoARp or DlaEcrons of 1he Lacka.

THE Board OF DIaEcroRs OF the Lacka.
wanna and D.oomsburg Railroad Company
held meeting at Kingston, Luzerne county,
on Thursday, February Sd inst and elected
Mr.. M. w. Jackson, of Berwick, Supern-
tendent, uice MAJ. E. McNEAL, resigned
This is, now doubt. good Appointment,
and well deserved. MIR. Jackson is one of
the best business men in the County, and
there is no reason why he should not make
good and efficient Superintendent. We
hope the road may continue 10 prosper un.
der his management, as il has done hereto.
fore under the control OF the retiring officer.
ID. G. DREI>BacH was elected Director to
fill the vacancy caused by MIR. JACKSON re-
ceiving the uperinendency.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

On MOTION of NJ T.. JACKSON, E.q, A. Il.
Dill, Esq, of Berwick, was, on Monday
last, admitted 10 the practice of the law in
the several Courts of this county.
Mr.. Dill was admitted 10 practice in the
courts OF Frederick county, Maryland, on
the 2lst OF last November, where he read
law. He is worthy yonng man, son of
Rev, II. Dill, presiding minister OF the Ber-
wick Circuit