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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

EMIGRATION to our country is already large
~ increasing. England is sending about
10000 month to us. The war will increase
the German emigration, which is of special
advantage to the Western States, as the
German emigration has been very light for
the past four years. Even if the war does
not reach Germany, the apprehension of
war induces large emigration
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

A woman was arrested Oh Saturday last,
near the Agency road, just east of this city,
by constable Huffstetter, charged with steal
ing silk dress from Mrs. Weir of Agency
city, and taken for examination before j.
Myers, Esq. Before the examination was
had, however, the prisoner made her escape,
by means of the connivance or assistance OF
bystanders, and had not been found at last
accounts.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

A BOOK FOR THE CmILDREN-SPALDIxSs
On.-Mothers may well rejoice in Mr.. Spald
ing's great discovery of the virtues of Castor
Oil and Rosemary; for besides identifying
and Strengthening chidren's hair, it cures
and prevents all diseases of the scalp. 1t
should be in every nursery, and there it
would prove rich "blessing to m ,thers."
Sold by j. l.. TAYLOR, Ottumwa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

The Republican Convention on Saturday
was attended by - Delegates from Adams
Township. We infer from this fact, and
from our acquaintance with the Citizens OF
that Township, that the Republicans of
Adams excel in zeal and activity those OF
most other Townships in the county. All
honor to the Republicans of Adams
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

1t is characteristic of certain animals and
reptiles to die gradually. 1t is perhaps more
commonly the case with the more venemous
species, such as snakes and the like, so that
long after they ought to be dead and harm
less, according to the appearance of things,
and all ordinary rules of animal life, they will
briefly revive, and hiss and bite to the as
constituent of all beholders.
Such is the case with the occasional Demo-
cratic organ, attributed to this place by per-
sons at distance, imperfectly posted up in
our local affairs. The thing has been report
ed dead several times within the past few
months; but last week, under the stimuat-
ing application of heavy dose of Tax Sales
and County Orders, to the surprise of the
community, it suddenly revived, and again
emitted pretty nearly its usual quantity Of
stuff. The editor, lately one ofthe biggest
guns among the Know Nothings, who was so
lately ranting all over this County, about
the awful .turriners, and twenty-five years
probation, nothing shorter, is particularly
even terribly wrought up about his friends
in Massachusetts,, for cutting down The peri
cd to two years! neglecting, however, to no
tice the provision of the good Democratic
State of South Carolina, as like the Massa
chusetts amendment as two peas are alike
He forgot that, very likely!
We give the above notice gratis, and to
crafty the evident desire for one but can't
promise to repeat it very often, unless com,
PEELED in selEdefence, in which case we shall
try to do the subject full justice in all its va
rious departments.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

The proceedings Of the county mass con-
vention will be found elsewhere, with list
of the Delegates to the State Convention, to
which we call particular attention. Dele
gates appointed will please notify immediate,
ly the chairman of the central Committee, A.
Lotspeich, Esq, Of this place, whether they
can attend the convention or not.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

Des Mones County has 90, 7sl inhabitants,
of which IL ,061 are males, 9.72O females
Number of voters, 1879. Unnaturalized
foreigners, 7s2. Blind, 4; deaf and dumb,
3; insane, 2; idiots, 2. Acres of improved
land, 9O.224; of unimproved, s3,645. The
population of Burlington is 9,O33. We have
the above froa the Hank-Eye. -
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

CAN'T AGREE.-The quarrel in New York
upon the mode of electing. delegates to the
Charleston Convention has embittered the
feuds between the Hards and Softs, Just as
the Lending men of the factions were trying
to agree upon basis of compromise The
Hards go for the election of delegates by
Congressional districts, and the Softs want
State Convention.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

For the Stomach, DIR. Bakers Pain Panacea
possesses remarkable properties. In too
free indulgence in vegetables at this season
of the year resulting in diarrhea, you have
only to administer the Panacea, and all is
well; but if you neglect doing any thing, it
soon becomes an unmanageable enemy
The Pain Panacea gives tone to the stomach,
and restores the mucous membrane of the
bowels to healthy state. 1t should there
fore always be kept on hand.
For sale by J. L. TAYLOR, Ottumwa, and
agents every where.
See advertisement.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

The Races over the fashion course CON-
menced yesterday. The Jamaca stakes for
3 year Odds was won by Paulive, time 1:52
1:52. The Jockey club Handicat was won
by Bill Cheapham, one mile and half in
2:45. The two miles race was won by Bill
bearing in 345f. In the last race only one
beat r. j. Walker the contending horse
broke down and was withdrawn.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

BUFFALO, June Ga heavy frost occurred
in this vicinity last Saturday night. 1t is
feared doing heavy damages to the fruit
Accounts from the country towns report the
crops badly damaged and it is feared entire
ly ruined
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09
JESSE BRO0KsHIRE, Mayor.
Ordinance No. 4.

LIZARD SALOONS
Sec. LIST. BE IL 0rdained blythe Torn CouncH of
the Torn OfAgency city: That any person or per-
sons wishing TO keep what usually termed nine or
ten pin alley within the limits Of the corporation
shall first petition the council for license so to do
which License IL granted shall not exceed the sum Of
forty dollars, nor be less than ten dollars for year.
Sec. 9. That any person, wishing to keep within
the limits Of the corporation Billiard saloon. shall
petition the council for licenese so to do which
license il granted shall not be less than five Dollars
more than Twenty dollars for one year
Sec. Sd. Any person or persons violating any Of
the provisions of this ordinance, shall he deemed
guilty ola mslemeanor, and upon conviction shall,
forfeit and pay fine of not less than FIVE dollars nor
htan Twenty dollars for each violation
with costs OF prosecution.
Passed in Council, May oath, 1859.
II. CARTRIGHT, Recorder.
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NO. 90

upon conviction shall be fined not less than one dol,
lar more than five dollars, for each offence To-
gether with cost of prosecution. "
Passed in Council, May 31st. 1852
J. II. CARTRIGHT, Prest. Pro Tenn.
10. A. DAWSON, Rec'd Pro Tenn.
Ordinance NO.II.
AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT SIDEWALKS, PAVE.
MENTS AND CUTTERS.
Be it Ordained By the Torn Council of the Torn
m dgencg city: That any person persons that
shall ride, drive, or hitch any animal or animals nm
any Of the sidewalks pavements, CUTTERS or drains
guilty Of misdemeanoi, and upon conviction shall
be fined in not less than fifty cents nor more
than five dollars for each offence together with costs
ofprosecuton. Passed in Council, May 31st, 1859.
J. q. A. DAWSON, Reed. Pro Tenn.
J.H. CARTRIGTIT, Pres't. Pro Tenn,
Ordinance No. 12.
AN ORDINANCE TO KEEP CLEAR FROM ODSTRUC-
TION ALLALLYEs SIDEWALKS AND CUTTERS
ne II Orddined bphe 7oacu Council Of the Tosce
any material, either Animal Vegetable Boxes or any
other substance, In any of the Alleys Streets side
walks, or CUTTERS drains, thin the limits OF said
corporation SO as to obstruct the same in any way
move the same and not causing the same 70 be re-
moved within five days thereafter, the said Marshal
shall proceed forthwith, after the expiration Of said
notice, and cause the same to be removed, charging
the expense ofthe same to the person persons so
obsructng, and he or they, SO obstrncting shall be
guilty Of misdemeanor, and, upon conviction shall
forfeit and pay fine OF dollar for the first offence
and double that amount for each subsequent offence
together with cost of prosecution.
Passed in Council, May cath, 1859.
JESSE BROOKSHIRE. Mayor
J. H. CARTRIGHT, Recorder.
MARRIED. On the 2nd. inst, by J. IT, Cartrieht
Esq, Mr.. JOHN SHEwRY and MISS LOUISA TRoxEI all
of Agency City.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

The President has ordered sale of pub
lie lands in this State. This is a nice arrange
ment for the land sharks, but an unfortunate
one for the poor settlers who have no money,
it can hardly be presumed, these times OF
failure of crops and hardship to enter these
lands with.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

We owe an apology to our young friend,
Master A. F. Beach, of the Periodical Depot,
Agency City, for inadvertently substituting
his Brother in his place, in our notice Of his
establishment, last week.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

The circulation of the Washington Can
stitution, Administration organ, is said to
be 600 daily, and 800 weekly formula
BILE list truly. 1t is probably taken by every
Administration man in the Union.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The Legations Of
France and Russia are on the best terms
here, which may intimate the same senti-
ment accorded between their governments.
Mr.. Masor has rendered his resignation as
Minister to Paris, but he will be retained,
as it is now decided not to displace Mr.. Dali
las.
Secretary Cobb'srecent circular requesting
American Captains to hoist the stars and
strips in the presence of foreign vessels OF
war is principally designed for applications
on the the cost of Africa, where they mani
fest disposition to embarrass British cruis-
ers stationd there.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

The Democrats appointed the following
delegates to the State Convention:
G.. Franklin, G. w. Dresser, ID. F. Gay
lord, VIM. j. Ross, George Gillaspy, VIM.
Lewis, jr., Burton, j. II. ID. Street,
Jesse Brookshire, Z. L. Stewart. Michael
WEIGH, S. j. Hurst.
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1t affords us pleasure to say to the numer-
Gus friends of Mr.. j. Crossman, that that
Gentleman still keeps, in the same excellent
style, the Stage House at Agency City, where
every attention is rendered, and abundant
provision made for every want, of the travel
ling public.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

Mr.. Buchanan has accepted an invitation
to visit North Carolina. This journey will
convince the public that he intends,
in the language of Mr.. Douglas, to be his
own successor; because, who, for anything
less than the Presidency, would be willing
to spend a month in enduring the "hospitali-
ties of that State ?"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

Governor Bisscll has committed tire SEN
tence of Michael Finn, convicted of murder
at Chicago, t. Imprisonment for life.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-06-09

The Milwaukee News says that since Sick
les shot Key, no less than thirty four men
have been shot, or shot at, by injured hus-
bands.
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EStray Notice.

THNaken MP, by John g. Bacus, of Pleasant Township
q Wapello County, Iowa, on the 17tb day Of May
1882 yoke OF Work Cattle, four and FIVE years old
The five year old is marked with crop or the rights
and underbit in the left color, yellow and
white; pided-point Of right horn of. NJ marks or
brands perceivable the other; color red and white
point of left horn of Roth appraised at thirty-fve
dollars. by John II. Carter and James Nhitmore be-
fore Robert b. McClain, Justice of the Peace.
JOSEPH HAYNE, Co. Clerk.
Ottumwa, June eth, 1s59.-ni3-3m
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II is said that the celebrated Lola Montz
has been converted and become a hopeful
Christian. She is living in London.
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OvhinaNce No. $.

AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRAIN DOGS.
BE IL Oy'doined By the Toaon council critic Torn
Of Agency city: See. LIST. All owners of dogs of
three months old and upwards, sha II pay license of
one dollar annually for the privilege of owning and
keeping such dog in the limits Of said corporation
and procure collar either Of leather meta; to be
placed around such dogs neck, with the. initials Of
the name Of the owner mark ed said collar and il
shall be the duty of the Marshal after the taking
feet OF this ordinance, TO impound make way with
dogs that owned in said corporation or that may
be running at large without owners and without said
collars.
Passed in Council, May 9th. 1852
j. H. CARTRIGIIT Recorder
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JESSE BROOKsHIRB, Mayor.
Ordinance No. 6.

AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE SALE OF
GOODS AT AUCTION.
BE it Ordained by he Torn Council of the
7orn Of Agency CITY THAT any person or persons,
Offering goods properly for sale public aue-
ton within the limits Of the corporation without first
obtaining license so Ia do from the Marshal OF said
Town, which license shall not he granted for a less
sum than two dollars nor more than twenty dollars
shall be deemed guilty Of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction shall forfeit and pay fine of less than
five than ten dollars for each day said auction
rs opened or goods offered and on failure to pay said
fine shall be committed to the county Jail not less
than ten more than Thirty DAYS.
Passed in Council, Nav 2tth, 1859. ...E
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Important Arrest Of "A Counter.
fCiter.

The Philadelphia Ledger states that man
named Washington Taylor was arrested near
that city on Thursday, on suspicion of being
engaged in cour terfeiting. On searching the
premises occupied by him, an unusually
large amount of counterfeit bank notes, in
different stages of process of manufacture,
of over $40, 900 in fives on the State Bank
of Camden; several thousand in fives on the
Farmers and Mechanics bank. of Camden !;
also large amount of fives on the Easton
Bank. Pennsylvania, were found. The notes
on the first and last named banks were exc
cuted in workmanlike manner, and are
pronounced by the officers of one of them as
the best counterfeits they had ever seen, and
well calculated te deceive the shrewdest ex-
pert. The officers also received the steel
plate upon which the notes of the S ate Bank
had be n printed, together with the press,
ink, paper, and everything required to carry
on this contraband trade upon large scale.
Also set of engravers' tools, from which it
is supposed he did his own engraving. The
State fives had evidently just been printed,
as they, when found, were spread over the
room for the purpose of drying, and were
yet damp No coin was found.
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A fellow living near Evansville, Indiana,
killed himself few days since by drinking
forty eight glasses Of lager beer in quick sue
cession.
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Ordinances Of Agency City, mo /.

THE PEACE. -
BE it enactad by the 7onn Council Of the
Topn Of Agency City That any person
persons that Migrants, common street beggars,
prostitutes, and persons disturbing in any
way, the peace and morals of said town, either by
using loud and Profane language, OBJ
scene behavior, shall be deemed guilty of INSIDE
amor and upon conviction shall forfeit and pay
fine of not less than dollar for the first offence and
double the amount for each subsequent offence, togeth
with costs of prosecution, and on default OF the
payment of said fine shall be committed to the
County Jail for term not less than five days nor more
than thirty days.
Passed in Council, May oath, 1889.
J. II. CARTRIGHT, Recorder.
JESSE BROOKSIIIRE, Mayor. [1111-2t.
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There is to be agreat Railroad Celebration
at Cedar Rapids on the 10Th inst.
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Republican state Convention.

A State Convention of the Republicans Of iowa is
called to assemble by their delegates at the City OF
Des Moines, nj II O'Clock, a. m on Wednesday, the
22d day Of June 1882 for the nomination Of officers
to be elected at the general election in October Of this
year. Candidates to be selected for the offices Of
Governor, Lieutenant Governor and three Judges of
the Supreme Court. The Convention will take such
other action may, in its opinion, contribute to the
Of the principles and organization Of the Re-
publican party of this State and of the Union.
Every organized county will be entitled to one Del
egate in the Convention, and to additional Dele
gate for every 100 voters latter the first 1907 and for
additional fraction of so votes cast at the
last General Election for Hon. Elijah Sells, as Secre-
fary of State.
The attention Of the Republican Central Commit
tees of their respective counties Is directed to the
calling Of the County Conventions for the appoint
ment Of Delegates in the ratio above stated and for
efficient organization PREF aratory to the canvass.
JOHN A. EASSON,
II. M HOXIE,
n. !. RUSCH,
D. COOLEY,
G.. II. JEROME,
r. i. b. CLARKE,
THOS. SEELY.
Republican State Central Committee.
Des Moines, March 20, 1859.
eTwe omit the list Of counties, with number Of
delegates. Wapello is entitled to 10.
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Street railways are being seriously talked
of by the people of Buffalo.
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SHOE TRIMMINGS.
TO CURE THE AGUE.
TO CURE THE AGUE.
Use Christie's Ague Balsam.
Use Christie's .Ague Balsam.

1.-The best Ague Cure in use.
"A remedy prepared by regular Physician.
"a preparation free from all mineral ingredients
Equally effectua in Ague, and Chill Fever. 81 ...
5-When taken according TO directions Is sure cnre
cit debilitates the patient like other remedies
lis pleasant. effective and safe remedy for chill.
dren. ..... .. ....
Sit has stronger certificates than any other remedy
e-"hen once used it will ever after be sought for.
1o-Iu short 1t stands at the head Of Ague Cures
Proprietors, ..-
.-..# BoLLEs, SMITH CO.,
Chicago, III.
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JESSE BROOKSHIRE, Mayor.
Ordinance No. &.

AN ORDINANCE To REMOVE DEAD ANIMALS
FROM OUT THE CORPORATION
BE 1t Ordained by the 1O'cR Council ofthe To,rn
Of agency Cffg Sec. 1st That II shall be the duty Of
the Marshal OF said town to remove all dead animals
forthwith after being OF the same said notice
stating the place where such animals lie, and the
kind OF ANIMAL and the said Marshal shall be entitled
TO the sum OF nifty cents for each dog, hog, and cat
that he may remove and the three dollars for
each dead horse, COW or mule recovering the same
on owners or agents, of said animal while lv-
ing Unknown and II said owner or agent is not known,
then from the town Treasury.
Sec. Cd Any person placing any dead animal In
the limits OF the said corporation, and allowing the
same to remain longer than day, shall he deemed
guilty OF misdemsanor, and upon conviction, shall
be fined the sum Of one dollar and cost Of removing
the same, together with the cost Of prosecution.
Passed in Council, Nav cath, 1859.
j. II. CARTRfGHT, Recorder.
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An UKDINANCE To PREVENT FAST RIDING OR
DRIVING.
Be it Ordained 6y the 7o,cn Council of the Toasn
o. Agency CITY: That any person persons who
shall either ride or drive horse horses mute or
mules, oxen through any Of the streets or ALLEYS
within the limits Of said Incorporation faster than
trot shal be de med guilty CT q misdemeanor and
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The prospects for crops seem to be good
everywhere.
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Ordinance No. z.

AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE SALE OF
LIQUORS IN THE TOWN or AGENCY CITY.
Sec. LIST. BE it Ordained by the To,rn Council of
the 7oscn Of Agency city, That no or persons
shall, by himself or agent, or clerk, SELL vend, In
any manner dispose of, Intoxicating liquors within
the limits ofthe corporation in any other
hereinafter descrbed-they shall petition the
Gil in writing setting forth the kind Of house kept
and the manner in which said house Is to be kept
signed by least ten respectable citizens residing
said Town. setting forth that the petitioner petition
ofgood moral character.
council, and on due consideration OF the same the
council deeming said Petitioner a suitable person to
keep house Of public entertainment, and to keep
liquors for his guests shall grant said petitioner petit
tioners permit so to do, the following conditions
hatsad petitioner pay said corporation such as
the council shall think reasonable and proper which
sum shall not be less than FIVE dollars nor more than
forty dollars for tavern house for the term Of
one year, and corresponding amount for any less
time and be liable to injured by the sale
or giving away OF any Liquors by him, and shall keep
an orderly house, nor allow any riots, loud talk or
loud prof swearing in said house. is he or they
TO allow any drunkenness in said house absut said
house.
Sec. 8. Any person or persons, violating any Of
the provisions Of this ordinance, selling vending
liquors in the corporation without complying with
the provisions OF this ordinance, shall be deemed gull
~ Of misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall for
felt and pay fine Of not less than FIVE dollars nor
more than twenty dollars, for the first offence and
double the amount for every subsequent offence, to-
geher with costs Of prosecution and he liable to the
laws of the State relating thereunto and nothing in
the laws of the State Of Iowa. relating to the sale of
liquors the regulations OF taverns and houses of
public entertainment.
Passed in Council, May cath, 1859.
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lust RECEIVED and for sale by Kfttredge
- Merrill, One Hundred bushels of Prime Pots-
toes, which are offered for sale at One Dollar per
bushel.
ottumws, June LIST, '55..12-5v
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Ordinance No. Q.

an ORDINANCE TO PROTECT FROM DAMAGING
SIDEWALKS, PAyEMENTS AND CUTTERS
BE IL Ordained by the To,on Council of the Torn
Of 4gescy CITY: That any person persons that
shall alter take up, or in any modest or dam
age any sidewa ak, pavement, or gutter, or drains
within the corporate limits Of said town shall be
deemed guilty Of misdeneanor and upon convection
shall be fined In sum not less than fifty cents nor
more than five dollars, fol each such offence and be
liable for damage together with costs of prosecu
tion. Passed In Council, May 3lst, 1859.
J. @. A. DAWSON, Reed. Pro Tenn.
4 II