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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09
Pixies Peak Gold Mines New Avenues o
Business.

We have been permitted to read letters iiom
intelligent sources at Pixies Peak, which des
cribe the operations of the miners in the new
gold region in language which might well
have been borrowed from The early descriptions
of California. The miners are engaged in the
work of preparing for the permanent settle
ment of the country, building houses, laying
out gardens, and constructing implements for
the opening of spring. One place, which is
yet without name, is building one hundred
and fifty houses. Those engaged IN the mines
secure from three to fifteen dollars day
Large preparations are making in all the Nor
thern and Western States for the conveyance
of emigrants' freight to the new region during
the coming Spring and Summer. An express
company has been formed, we see by the New
York papers, with VIM. H. Russell, ESQ.,, the
able and energetic transporter of military
stores, at its head, 10 run from Lea genworth
city to Pixies Peak, to carry freight and per-
sons. This company has very heavy capital
and is 70 be placed under the immediate man
agement of Mr. Russell and his experienced
associates, who thus early scent out new chan
nels of business, and are the first to enter into
arrangements with the public in the way Of
providing ways and means Of travel and trans
portation.
The last twelvr years have been peculiarly
signaIized by the quick succession of startling
events in our national history. The Mexican
war, the conquest Of California, the discovery
of the precious metals, the rapid settlement Of
tie Pacific coast, the organization and popnla
lion o. new Territories; the exodus Of the
tAiornions and the reconstruction OF their heo
cratic kys = in the very heart Of the wilder
.aess; thei. rebellion a sF.ssubjogagion the dis
sfrg Of roda few hszidred m'les from the
tfsoi Kansas AMI Nebraska, ,'saose
i q f(., r,s,-,ia ,t,f e. stsl s5l.s \, n, 4,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09
Small PoX.

It is not to be denied that this malady, br
smething resembling it, is now upon us-yet it
appeats in the mildest form ever before known
in the history OF the disease. So mild, indeed,
that some who have it would not be prevented
from attending to their daily avocations, were
it not for the danger Of spreading it. We have
always entertained holy horror for this d.
sease, vet when we see how readily it yields to
medical treatment, and how lightly it affect
those afflicted, I'VE are induced to doubt its be-
ing small pox. But doctors pronounce it such,
and we have no disposition TO take issue with
them. Admitting, then, that it is small pox,
fand great many Of our sensible citizens
Z doubt it very much) we have it in form no
more dreadful than ordinary measles--in fact,
we have no proof that it Is as dangerous as the
latter.
Whatever it may be, we can assure those
who may have business at this place, that they
need have no aPpfehensions in visiting the ci-
~, as every case is securely bockaded, and
there is no possible chance for its spending
Our CITY authorities are entitled to public gra-
titu,e ior their prompt and efficient action TO
guard against any intercourse on the part Of
the public with those afflicted. As yet, we
have had only some eight or ten cases-all
originating in the same house, which is now
turned into hospital and securely guarded TO
prevent any communication whatever with the
building. So careful indeed, are the authors
ties, that number Of persons sound and well,
are not permitted to come outside Of the inclo-
sure. These precautionary measures are taxi
en- as much for the benefit of visitors as for our
own citizens-and we can assure the country
people that they can come here and transact
their business with the utmost safety. What
we have stated may be relied on as correct
and it is to be hoped that the people OF the in.
terror will pay no attention to the exaggerated
reports that may always be found in clrcula-
tion on such occasions. We have not heard Of
a single new case within the last six days, and
those who have II, we understand, are rapidly
recovering. In less than month every ves-
tipe of the disease viii have vanished from our
nidst-- at.least we judge so from present in
tlcatioas. 4-Je 8ers01 Gazette.
Tie ~. ,ss Tribune says ope hardware
store = ~ a., os:sas sold this winlsI owe
sssIse hnnass5 m a. =ZasfFiy hs'
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

| "blrro0m vngabOnds, nnd the Likelihood Q
their agent in these transactions being "th
cheOter, not the seller" and to crown all O
the assurance Of one of the canspimtors, VIII
complains that he is bordering on "the ser
and yellow leaf" and is anxious TO realize hi
share in the speculation, that she will no
omit the part Of STRIKER with certain member
of the Supreme Court,"rnd that he is sal
ready here for the purpose"
Truly, this is Nry shocking. But, in nd
diion to the allegations Of Judge Watrous
active part in this conspiracy, the speech o
Senator Houston creates an opinion OF hi
outlines of the other numerous charges made
against him In the memorials lately under ex
animation in the House. Never, perhaps, in
the history of the world, has such n SUN Of Of
lenses been charged against n civilized Judge
The following summary, extracted from the
Honorable Senator's speech, constitutes an in.
dicnnent which scarcely has parallel in the
annals Of crime
Seldom, indeed, hns any record Of crime Of.
lered more convincing proofs of guilt. or dis
played more numerous and more ingenious va
reties of trnnsorcssion, than that written in
in the history of the Watrous conspiracy.
Every object that cupiiity could devise, or
that frau could suggest, seems to have been
embraced in the designs Of this s,upcadous
company.
1t was its object to punder the public do.
main oil Texas, TO seize upon il by fraud and
forgery, and TO fas,en upon whole communi.
ties the most andacious frauds ever sought to
be pracIiccd upon State or people.
1t was its object to deal in fraudulent land
certificates, and TO sustain these dealing, by
corrupting and seducing the courts, thu, ad.
ding crime to crime. /; ha, been seen that
the most open propositions Of corruption were
made, and the traffic was carried on with the
direct countenance and assistance of Judge
Watrons, whose agent explored the bar.rooms
and groggeries of the State for customers
1t WAS its object to conceal their operations,
and, especially, to remove them from the ac-
ton of Texas uries For this service it ha,
been shown how the machinery of Judge Wat.
rous' Court was employed and how, in that
court, the great suit of Phalen VS.. Herman,
seeking to sntsmntiate these worthless certii-
Gates, was instituted and removed out of the
State in less than seventy-lwo hours, and that
done cut of term time.
1t was its object to pu der private property,
a"n n secure 10 It's ''enoers vast ooa'es ol 'nnos
just and hard-earned rights.
~ was nS co]ee, 10 acquire interests IN lanu
"a"" sne J'l'sa.G''on o' ?uusG various
.o"''' ~ r''.he' '"e SPecu'nlo"s oy ''e CUT
.pi ~. ol 'aa. coorlo a"u 'n'orsn Us Il"'
''e''o'' 10 escape leSpp"S'o''i'y 10 lesas Jnr'es
II was It's "'Jec' 10 nave 'ne re'e'a' G"rr'
nUs''",eIy sUoSetv'e'i. 10 lis oes'9's anu 'p1
",S r",poSs 'e''''e J'''e' "e'e so"Sn' " w 'e
se'e.'e"' "Tu ~ o'"e' "'auI oy 'uuse ra.-
ao"S " 'Asluut s: .o"' ju'y u".y en,he,S o lou"
COUNTIES wing" cou"''eS e'''o'"ceo 'ne c"'e'
r'''I''' Oh ''e company know" ne'o o' op IA
''otS.
II was It's oolee' TO impose upon .he courts =
forged munlment oil title to vast estate, and
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

The prisoners at the hospital-for they cam
not be termed invalids-are having a right
merry time Of it. The piano sends forth its
melOdious notes from morning until night, and
the ringing laugh ihat salutes the ears Of the
the passer by indicates that all is happiness
and enjoyment within. We are glad to see
this, and hol.e they will continue to ''eai
drink aud be nierrs," until it may be consider
ed safe 10 again set them at liberty -Jefsr5oa
lGasstte.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

In the United States Senate, last week, Mr.
Douglas presenteda memorial OF Henry O'Reil-
", John J. Speed, jr., and Tai. P. Shaffner,
proposing to complete a ielsraph connection
between the Atlantic and Pacific States by the
commencement of the next session of Congress
in December. The memorialists state that il
the Senate pass the bill reported from the
Committee on Territories at the last session,
they pledge themselves that one line Of tele-
graph TO the Pacific shall be opened for the
Transmission of messages by the opening of
Congress at the next session.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09
THE DALLAS nE.sALD.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
LATIMEI, Il SwINDEII.S,
J. W. LArIMkR. J, W. sWINDIIIs

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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

BY A OLD cirYzuS
Now Doctur fowkes let inc ax
What yu mccn by tellin the
Peple yu got mony when
fu aint got nary red!
Thar aint no use in il
Nuther-iur yu no tho peplo
Out here in Texts aint
Coin to be fuled with no
siqh trash as crate big
Wooden boxes, all rit on
The lid "Kepe dry" when thar
Aint nothin in it but
Led to kepc dry.
An more M that, too,
I've got tu say. When thee
Republican gifts tu tawkin
bout hundred and 80 thowsan
Flat slugs comm on under
Your direcshun, yu may
De shurc no body aint
Coin to believe word Nv it!
Now, let me Civ yu
A peace ofadvice which
lu had ot tu heed when
fu cum out here to bid
Railroads, l. c. yu incident tn
Send out any Irish, fur
We has got plenty niggers
III dig up the ground and
Fill up the holes but fetch
Along the doe-.that's what
We wnrk fur, and that's
What it takes tu bid railroads.
So with these fuc lines
subjec the questshun
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09
''When guardian laws
Are by the patriot, in the glaring Senate
Won from corruption.''

Are by the patriot, in the gl0ring Senate =
Won from corruption
The developments contained in Senator
Houston's speech are made manly through the
channel of certain cohsprant letters, which he
has brought TO light. The story, which they
illustrate, is piquant and almost romantic-
The operations of the. conspitators, seeking to
engulph tie fortunes of the State, stimulated
By the temptations of twenty-four million acres
of land, and aiming at IAN empire worth fight
ing for" are shown to have been carried out
with such f1ippan: defiance of law, and of such
jovial confidence as to tickle the fancy. while
the monstrous proportions of the corrupt com.
bination appal the senses 1t is charged upon
the evidence furnished by Senator Houston
that, before Judge Watrous' appointment to
the bench in Texas, a conspiracy had been
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09
Correspondence Of the Dele.

WARRINGTON, Feb. s, 1853.
MessrS. EdiforS:-An unmistakable and
immense sensation has been created here by
the expose made in the late speech of Senator
Houston, of the tonspiracies in Texas, In
which Judge Watrous is charged with being
involved and actively interested. The speech
of the Honorable Senator is MS admirable for
its boldness. as it is convincing in its conclu-
sions. In protecting the interests of his State
against the grasping and defiant spirit of jn-
dicial misrule, the fearless and eloquent Sena-
tor has given indications of patriotism, which
his people must gratefully appreciate. and
which The country will number among its best
examples Of true moral herOsm,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

TIE Way GENIUS IS WoRsHiPED.--Tbt
Montreal Advertiser usSes coailsbuus \. J
the benefit Of Miss 5oyssss.. sa,lp- w
ren, who have witns ~ : Z,
aciua - .s.s n ~, ~ - "a E. e''s
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

NV isANs SrsassH.-Serers
how employed on ihis 7esseI, -
Irr ttiai rip from BllnGsts,
"a. i nas bsen decided
ineTieAa, to add Is fsss3, Y,
Get on eaeli sias ~ is
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

Tie ~. x4sssy Tribune says ope hardware
store s H., :. : sssas sold this winter over
sssIse annass5 hum ID - =71'ssFiy i've
sisladFed OF Mich We 8. !.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-09

~ Harrison County genius thus apOstrophses
D.. fowlkes President of the Sold-out Paca, Rail-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

yENHE proprietor Of this paper has Thirty lots
favorubN situated between the business portion
ofthe city and the Depot which he win sell
SETTLERS az prices below the Market and upon terms
which win enable every to own Homestead,
grow rich by It's rise In value Improve pleasure,
and save rent. Call at this office, and see II this Is
not so.
Several Dwelling Houses for sale First rate invest
menis Ennnire al the Caurisr illics :.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

Consumption and bronchitis haze been and can be
Cured bn d. L. Curtis Compound Syrup of Sdssa-
fids which has been thoroughly and efectualy test
ed in IF the most dangerous and difficult cases,
Of long standing which have been under treatment Of
eminent and skHfu physicians, from whom they could
not find relief hut, last resort, they have found
healing balm in the Syrup Of Sassafras which never
fails to Experience has proved it to be certain
remedy for consumption, Bronchitis Splitting of Blood
Pleurisy, Whooping Cough, Asthma Measles, Coughs,
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few doses will convince the most skeptc Il. Hun
dreds Of certificates of wonderful performed by
this valuable Syrup might be added, but space will
not permit. ~ t#sE
For sale in every town and neighborhood
This Is to certify thai Ihave sold j. b. Curtis Com
pound Syrup of Sassafras for numb of years, and
have known II TO be used with great in almost
every disease for which il is highly recommended.
One of my customers, who had been suffering many
with cough, which fast carrying him to his
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bors and friends he concluded to try your Compound
Syrup Of Sassafras and when he had used half dozen
bottles he felt that 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. 10, 49,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

If you want your watches repaired, take
them to Nunamakers.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

We note the return of our excellent friend
and fellow citizen, Mr.. Thomas j. Devin from
q somewhat protracted visit to the East,
where he has been agreeably employed in
concentrating certain partnership arrange
ments of SO delicate, interesting and domes-
tic a character, that our friend seems scarcely
and see him, and while there look throu ,h
the new goods just received. Something
nice in that line. Prints especially are a
little ahead in quality and price
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

"DONT FAIL to see SIXTH ANNUAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS" and brilliant offers, in
another column.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DR.. Christie,s Ague BalSa,n.

MEssRs HUNT & GARpNER-Gents: I wish to make
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found myself clear OF ague and rapidly recovering
In health. have not felt symptom since com
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KITY@Sep adv rsar m
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

GoDEY's LADY's BocK.-The December
number of Cooley is received, and it is the
most magnificent ever issued in America
Three steel plates, two other seasonablc
plates, a colored plate ofprints, sixteen pages
of wood engravings, and twelve in the body
of the work, and music plates, all in one num-
Der. This beats alhimtators and the world
The coming year, Cooley will take position
so far ahead Of all living competitors as to
distance every one Of them.
Now is the time to get up clubs. Cooley
with the Courier can be had for $50 in al
vance,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24
fOurs, j. u. 6KUSCUS
eFSee advertisement (sep. %

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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24
The Magazines.

This is the season for subscribing for the
Magazines. The following can be had with
the Courier, at the rates mentioned:
Atlantic Monthly, $500
Godey's Lady's Book, 200
Peterson's Magazine, 1,25
Home Magazine, 1,25
The Great Republic, 800
These are the leading and best Monthlies
published in this country, and every family
should have one or more of them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

The weather, though not cold, has been
wet and disagreeable the greater part of the
past week, with a tendency to rain, but not
much realized. Some more rain before the
final closing up for the season, is desirable.
1t would make good many cisterns about
town more useful institutions anyhow.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

Weo owe an apology to Mrs. PARCEL for in
advertently neglecting to call attention to her
advertisement in another column, last week
We do so now, with the remark that the La
dies Of Ottumwa and vicinity will do well to
call on Mrs. P. at an early day to examine
some seasonable goods which they may stand
in need Of
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

The present number of our paper speaks
well for itself, as also for those interested in
the various departments of the office. We
invite all to assist in extending its circulation,
which will enable us to make further i'm
prevents. Circulate the COURIER and you
advance your own interests, as well as those
of the county.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

DIR. Warden has replenshed his stock with
new goods in every department. This is the
second addition to the fall and winter stock
of this old and popular dealer In staples,
both as to quality, variety and price, the DR..
can't be beat That's so.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

Our thanks are rendered to those noble
hearted Republicans and friends who have
so promptly come forward in response to our
request and settled and paid their indebted
ness to this Office. We hope to add many
more to our list the coming week.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

The Howard Association, Philadelphia,
whose advertisement will be found in anoth-
er column, enjoys very high reputation as
an honorable and useful Institution. We
believe it well worthy Of public confidence.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

An advertisement of the Hartford Fire In
surance Company, will be found in another
column. E. Ii. Stiles, Esq, is Agent at this
place.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

Several loads more o! wood will be receiv-
ed on subscription at this Office If delivered
soon. We are in want also of flour, corn,
pork, lard, butter, eggs, and cash money.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-24

THANKsaIvING.-Rev. Mr.. Worcester will
deliver Thanksgiving sermon to-day, at the
Congregational Church, at l 1 o'clock, A. M.