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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

FEVER AND AGUE is terrible disease. Oh
'all the ills that flesh is heir to-" it is the
faintest in its first manifestations, the most
unrelenting in its pro ress, and the most de-
fiant of medical skill Fever and Ague is
more destructive of life than consumption,
because it is more easily induced, and there
fore more prevalent. 1t marks its victims
for the grave, like an exccutioner's bond
Day by day, the sufferer grows weaker and
weaker, and each hour does he fear strong
consciousness ofapproaching the tomb. We
have said that the disease is one of those which
has nearly always defied medical science
few cases once and awhile has been cured
and reported. We are happy to announce
that DIR. j. HosTErrER, of Pittsburgh, has
prepared a compound that has never been
known to fail in curing the worst cases of
this terrible disease We recommend Dr. j.
HoSTETTER' CELEBRATED BITTERS
to suffering humanity generally, as sure
and speedy specific For Sale by j. L. Tay-
lor, Ottumwa Iowa.
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Advertising.

As an instance of the advantages of lber-
al advertising, we would mention the sue
cess of Messrs. Bolles. Smith & Co., of this
city, proprietors Of Charles Christie's Ague
Balsam, Halls Balsam for the ungs, Bakers
Pain Panacea-medicines of whose merit
and efficacy there is no dispute. This firm
has recently removed to new store at 1874
Lake street, which they have fitted up in a
style to make it one of the finest houses in
Chicago, and have opened it as the "Great
Western Depot" for the sale of all patent
medicines-the only place of the kind in
Chicago. Their trade extends over the inn
mcnse country to the North, West and South
west Of Chicago; and its principal supplies
are received from this firm Their catalogue
ofgoods embraces all the kinds of proprietary
medicines now in use
Mr.. Barrett, the general travelling agent,
who is now in this city, is one Of the most
prompt and energetic business men of our
acquaintance. He informs US that they are
now advertising in upwards of 400 different
papers, scattered through this State, Michi-
gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Mis-
sour, and we doubt not they are reaping a
rich reward for their OUTLAY.
We are also now issuing from this office
over 100000 almanacs for the gratuitous dis
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Regulations of the OttumWa
PhilOmatllian Society Libra


j /. No person is allowed to take book
from the Library without the permission of
the Librarian, whose duty it is to enter
the number thereof in a book kept
for that purpose, opposite the name of the
person taking it, and the time of such taking.
2. No person is allowed to take or hold
more than one book at time
3. No person is allowed to keep a book
more than two weeks without returning it ;
and for each week a book is kept beyond the
time allowed, the person keeping it shall
pay fine of ten cents, until the amount
thereof shall equal the value of the book.
A. Any person taking book from the Lii
brary shall be liable to be fined in any sum
not exceeding twice the value thereof for any
damage done to it by turning down leaves,
marking it with pen or pencil, or otherwise
soiling, defacing or injuring it, while in his
care.
5. Persons returning books must see that
they are marked as returned by the Librari-
an, and no book shall be considered as re-
turned unless so marked.
6. All fines herein provided for are to be
assessed by the Librarian, subject to correc-
ton by the Society.
Z. Persons refusing to comply with the
foregoing regulations, and such others as
may be made by the Society AMI posted up
at the place where the Library is kept, shall
be excluded from access to it while so re-
fusing.
8. All fines imposed as aforesaid are to be
collected by the Librarian and applied to the
benefit of the Library.
f.. NJ. GEBHARr, Librarian.
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Halls EssIsg EsalsaEll.

If Physicians will use it, why is it not Safe
for the People? The medicine to which |
refer is "Dr. Halrs Balsam for tile Lungs"
[ have prescribed it in large number of cases
and alpays aciM succese. One casr IN par
ticular, to which wish now to refer, was
gicen up by seoeral physicians who had been
called in consultation with myself The pa
tent bud all the symptoms Of confirmed con-
Sumption, such as cold night sweats, hectic
fever, harrassing cougl, with continued pain
in the lobe of the right lung, attended with
severe diarrh1a! He cnmmeced immcdi-
ately to get better by the use Of the above
named medicine, and was soon restored to his
usual health | have also found Dr. Halls
Balsam the most ualuable erpectorant for
breaking up distressing coughs and colds
that have ever used.
W.D. WRIGHT, NJ d.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 2, 1S49.
Sold by j. L. Taylor, Ottunwa, Iowa.
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A very considerable business has been

A very considerable business has been
done here this spring in storing and for
wardins goods from the B. & NJ. r. r.
r. by Boats to ports above. James Haw-
ley & Son, DR.. c. c. Warden, Hedrick &
Gillaspie, and Kittredge & Merrill have pass
ed a large amount of goods through their
warehouses. This branch of business will
increase when the river falls, as the naviga-
ton above will continue long time after it
stops below. Steamers will run above this
point, which is at the head of the Appanoose
rapids most of this season.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

: AWoRD ABOUT WHISPERS These appen-
dages to the face are by many considered to
be points of manly beauty. Now when they
are neglected, they are just the opposite. To
give them rich glossy appearance, promote
their regular growth, and to prevent their
turning grey, nothing is so certainly benefi-
cial as Spalding's Castor Oil and Rosemary
Wash. We recommend all to give it trial
Sold by j. l.. TAYLOR, Ottumwa Iowa.
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JEnU MooRE.-This popular merchant has
removed his store from Richards Block to
the corner, lately occupied by Milligan &
Bro, and received by steamer,,Clara Hine on
Monday morning, an extensive and very SUI
perior stock of Spring and Summer Goods,
which are now open and selling at rate
which clearly indicates good goods and low
rates. Call soon and secure good selection
AMI low prices.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
E1sps1.s dalnhi.A.


Il BeRerolent Institution established by special En-
doscmsnt, far the Reliefefthe Sick and Dis
tressed, afflicted Uih Jfratent and
Epidemic Diseases.
IUyIIE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the aw-
u full destruction of human life caused by Sexual
diseases and the receptions practised upon the unfor
tunate victims of such diseases by Quacks. several
years az directed their Consulting Surgeon,
CHARITABLE ACT worthy of their name, to open q
Dspensary for the treatment of this class of Diseases
in all their forms, and to give MEDICAL ADVICE
GRATIS to all who apply by letter, with description
of their condition, Gage occupation habits OF life SCI
aed in of extreme poverty. TO FURNISH MEDI-
CINES FREE OF CHARGE. 1t Is needless TO add that
the Association commands the highest Medical skill
of the age, and will furnish the most approved modern
treatment.
The Directors of the Association, in their Annual
Report upon the treatment of Sexual Diseases express
the highest satisfaction with the which has at
tended the iabors of their Surgeons in the ofSper
matorrhPa, Seminal Weakness, Gonorrhea, elect,
syphilis the vice of onanism Self Abuse, Diseases
of The Kidneys and Bladder &C., and order continu-
anee of the same plan for the ensuing year.
The Directors a review OF the past, feel assured
that their ahdrs In this sphere of benevolent effort
have been of great benefit TO the afflicted, especially
the young and they have resolved to devote them
selves with renewed zeal, TO this very important and
much despised cause.
An admirable Report on spermatorrhoea, or Semin-
al Weakness, the vice Of Onanism, Masturbaion, or
Self Abuse and other diseases Of the sexual organs,
by the Consulting surgeon viii he sent by mail Tin
sealed envelopcl, PRtE or CHARGE, on receipt Of
TWO STAMPS for postage. Other Reports and Tracts
the and treatment of Sexual diseases diet,
Sc constantly being published for gratuitous dis
trihuon, and will he sent to the afflicted. Some OF
the remedies and methods of treatment discover
ed during the last year, OF great value.
Address, for port or treatment, DIR. j. SKILLIN
HoUGHToN, Acting suraeon, Howard Association,
No 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
by order of the Directors.
EZRA d HRARTwELL, President.
GEO. fAIEClitLD, Secretary.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

COMFORT FOR LONG NosED MEN.-"Give
me, said Napoleon, "a man with good allow
ance ofnose. Strange as it may appear, when
| want any good head work done, choose a
man-provided his education has been suit
able-with long nose. His breathing is
bold and Tree, and his brain, as his lungs and
heart, cool and clear. In my observations
ofmen, have almost invariably found a long
nose and a long head together
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

The Clara Hine, from below, and the Des
Moines City, from above, met at our levee
on Monday morning, at an early hour, cir
cu'nstance which they whistled over at a
great rate, and to the very great inconven-
fence of morning maps of late risers. Fine
boats, both of them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

NOTICE.-The copartnership heretofore exist
IN ing between Daniel Eaton and Samuel s. Ben
net, and known the firm Of Eaten Bennett Is by
mutual consent OF parties dissolved. All business OF
the late firm will be settled by the subscriber, who
will remain at the old stand and continue to manufac
ture and keep hand the largest and best
assortment OF household furniture ever offered for
sale in Wapello county, and will sell Mt prices to suit
the times. DANIEL EATON.
p. s. All persons indebted to the late firm, either
by note or book account, previous to this date, are
requestedto call and settle the same without delay.
April q, 1889.
Apr. IA, '59-5-i1-3m.
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MUSICAL NOTICE.

NAISS MAHON, having permanently located
lVu in Ottumwa is DESTROYS of forming Music class
on the Piano Melodeon. Having been engaged In
teaching music for several years. Miss NJ with great
confidence, solicits the patronage Of the citizens Of
Ottumwa.
TERMs:--SS per Session Of twelve weeks; s2 use
of instrument one hour each day. Half payments
inrdridbiy in advance.
REFERE NcEs--Messrs. w. G. Peters Sons, Gin. o.
G.. w. Pearson, Esq., Prof Of Music, Dayton, Ohio.
Dr. Martin, Xenia, o. Rev. W. II. Andrews, Cannons-
burg Penn. G. X. Snider, Esq, Riply. g. Hemphiil,
do 8. w. Humphreys, Esq, do.
April I, 19-4-l1- 3m
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We owe an apology to our friend Hukill
for giving him initials which don't belong
to him. Please read in last weeks notice
ofthat excellent watch maker, j. d., instca
OFF, II. Hukill, and if you have any watches,
clocks, or similar articles, to be fixed up,
take them to him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

The business on the river continues brisk
Several new boats have been brought into
the trade, md, as the river continues in fine
boating stage, expecta large and increased
business this season "
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

You will find all the latest publications of
the day at Toms depot, post Office building.
He receives fresh lot every day, among
which may be found the Ledger, Times,
WAyerly, Tribune, Mercury, Clipper, and
others, as well as all the Magazines. He
will accept our thanks for favors.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28
WOI4 wF,EI<T OTrTTTNHw C1OTTF3TFF3
trlbution over the territory Love mention.

trlbutlon over the territory 6ove mention
ed.
We have often called the attention of the
business public to the manifold benefits &C.
cruins from liberal and intelligent advcrtis-
ing, and the success of this firm fully illus
trates the correctness of our position. Their
example should not be lost. We cheerfully
commend Messrs. B., s. & CO to the favor
OF the newspaper fraternity throughout the
country.-[Chicago Daily Press and Tri-
bune.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

HAMS, SIDES, &c.-Lawrence & Cham
bcrs have 800 pounds of Hams, Clear Sides,
and Shoulders, prime quality, for sale. See
their announcement to that effect
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

We learn that Grand Union Ball is in
contemplation, to be given about the 10th of
May, the proceeds of which are to be des-
tributed among the poor of Ottumwa and
vicinity. -s .s.r..
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NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned
IN have been appointed Administrators of the
estate Of Chas. o. Head deceased late of Page Co.,
Iowa. All persons inter ested will be governed
dinghy, A. HEALD,
n. l.. VAN SANDT.
Clarinda, Page CO., Iowa, April 3D., 1852
April 14-5-1I3w
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Administrator Notice,

N0rICE is hereby given that on the 4th day of
IN april, 1882 the undersigned was appointed by
the county Court Of Wapeo County, Administr ator
OF the Estate Of David Cober late Of said county, de-
ceased that all persons having unsettled business
with said Estate required to settle the with
in the time limited by law.
april 10th, 1859, JOHN Il. WRIGHT.
-lv
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Leaves nett capital and assets, two hundred and
sixty-three thousand nine hundred and thirty-two
dollars and sNty-fve cents.
IL The greatest amount allowed by Charter in any
one risk h ten thousand dollars.
IL No limit Is fixed by Charter bylaws to the
amount Of Insurance by the company In any one
town, but taken to limit the amount In any
exposure 10 ten thousand dollars
Is No limit Is fixed by Charter or bylaws to the
amount of Insurance by this company in any one
block; but care is taken as in No. IL, preceding.
II copy of the act of Incorporation of this compa-
ny. and amendments thereto by the Legislature of
Missouri filed with statement Of March LIST, 1859,
in the office of the Auditor of the State of Iowa. and
Is hereby referred to- made part Of this statement
All of which is respectfully submitted
In witness whereof the Missouri State Mutual Fire
and Marine Insurance Company have caused these
presents to be signed by their President, their
seal and the attestaon of their Secretary, to be
hereunto affixed in the City of Saint Louis this first
day of January, Eighteen Hundred and Fifty mine.
~ s. NJ. EDGELL. Prest.
! attest Il. S. ELLIOTT. sec'y.'
! seal.
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.y-George NJ. Dallas is proposed as the
next Democratic candidate for the Presidcn-
cy by the Mobile Register.
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STATE OF MISSOURI,


City and County of ST. Louis.
On this twenty-second day of January, Eighteen
hundred and ifty-nine, before the undersigned,
commissioner duly commissioned and qualified to take
dispositions and of deeds and other
instruments ofwring TO be used and recorded in the
State of Iowa, came stephen NJ. Edgell known TO me
TO be the President, and Richard s. Elliott, known to
be the Secretary of the Missouri State Mutual
Fire and Marine Insurance Company of St. Louis,
who being by me duly sworn, their osths declare
that the foregoing statement of the condition of said
company Is true and correct to the best eff their
knowledge and belief.
-, CHARLES III. TILISON,
Seal Commissioner for the State of Iowa.
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Local and Miscellaneous

We had rain and hail on Monday night
but contrary to previous experience it cl ar
ed off warm on Tuesday evening.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

The sales ofohe Grocery house in this CITY,
Kittredge & Merrill, since last fall, exceed
$15, 900, exclusively for cash
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OTTUMwA SEMINARY.

'VUyHE fifth term will commence, Monday, April 1S'
u 1859. The instruction will be systematic and
thorough, and every reasonable effort will be made
to render the institution worthy Of patronage Stu
dents viii be prepared for College, Professions, Bust
ness, or Teaching. Tuition will be- per term of ten
weeks Elementary Branches, SO; Advanced Branches,
IS; Latin, Greek, French, Drawing, Painting Water
Colors. Wax-Fruit and Zephyr-Work, each, Is; Oil.
Painting, 49,
Students will be received at any time, and charged
from the date of entrance.
I. c. WOODWARD A. b. Observation-Disclosures and
Natural Sciences.
Mrs. LIZZIE d. MISUNDERSTANDING and French.
Rev. J. NJ. McELRoY, A. M-Latn and Greek.
Rev. 8. Ii. WoRCRsrER.-Oil Painting.
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P/KES PEHK
Bridge Route.
The only Bridge across the Des Moines We,
90 miles is at
EDDYVILLE.

II is on the direct route from the terminus of the
Burlington Mo. X. X. r. to the mouth of the Platte.
And on the Daily Stage Line between these points.
II is also on the Great Mormon Trail and California
route of 81.
II is the best through road In the State and passes
through the richest and best settled region
Mississippi and Missouri river.
From Muscatine PattsmOuth IL is the only practi
cal Spring route and the best at all times
Jan. eth, ls59-n3-am.
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DEMEMBER that the Courier Office Is THE
II place to get your job Printing neatly executed.
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Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, BOnnets,

Ribbons Flowers and Trimmings. My Stock of Ready
Made Clothing, Hardware, Cutlery, Tools, and all
kinds of Farming implements complete and all that
can be desired Also: heavy stock of Groceries OF
every description, all which offer to my old and new
Customers at prices that win defy Competition.
The public are invited to examine my Goods, is IL
Is no trouble 10 show them.
Remember the place. in Richards Block, Front st.
April. 9th lSoS.no9ly. J. MOORE
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THE PANIC ED!
GOODS FOR THE MILLION!

a Infallihle remedy for the hard times, win be
"a found in buying Goods at the Cheap Store of the
in 0ttunwa; who having bought thenarge
stock of Goods in Richards Block, of c. D. Hackworth
and added to it magnificent Stock of Spring and
Summer Goods, makes his Stock perhaps, the largest
his styles the newest and most attractive, his
men the most varied and co,lplete of any other House
in the Demoine Valley, embracing every description
Dry Goods, Cloths, Cdssiaeres, Ladies Dress Goods
of the latest patterns. Fancy Goods and Notions Of
every descripton. A fine assortment of
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-04-28

r X o N T S TIRE f T.
OTTUMWA, IOWA
NINDING a large number of the titles of Ottumwa
IL defective and numerous instances of broken chain
Of conveyanceS throughout the county, have, with
over years labor of clerks and expenditure OF
$780, reviewed the conveyances Of the county Taking
an abstract of every MISUNDERSTANDING defects-in-
correctness OF copy-indefinite descriptions-sgna-
lures not Observation-Disclosures certificates lands des
cribed in the wrong section, township and range
mortgages paid but Observation-Disclosures on lands
not ownedby grantors-tax titles and other defects
too numerous te mention.
As Attorney and Notary, will attend to conveyance
ng-examining oftitles-purchase and sale of real es-
tate-payment Of taxes, &c. Investments in real es-
tate and mortgage securities made share of profits
Collections Promptly attended to.
FOR SALE,
Lots, in Ottumwa and its additions-choce farms In
Wapello, Van Buren,, Davis and other counties, and
unmproved lands in all parts ofIowa. Office supplied
with maps city, sectional township, county and State
n39-y JAMES ID. DEVIN.
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BeRerolept Institution established By special En-
dotciaeat, far the ReliefQfthe Sick and Dis
tressed, afflicted nth Jiratent and
Epidemic Diseases.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1859-08-02
on witI their IEvnds,

Tie murder Of the inuoccnts has com
mancel. The ayo fell upon riac'y i've
defcucalass head, in the New loil Gus
toms on the 30th juno. The Hrud
warns the Srcrctar, that the comm r'iaI
emporium was not the place to commence.
W ale sorry for the hcadlc,s, but We
suspect their services were not n'cded.-
Nh Guthrie, the Treasury agent it is said,
has thoroughly investigated the sui .cl,
and reported the possible reduction. His
report has been followed t) the letter..
But if il bo tua that lho l1Lors Of two
mndlct men arc now supcrluous, when
the impor,ations are heavier than they were
ever known to be before, what must have
been the prodigali'y Of the Administration
during the past two years, and that Of
President Pierce, when the receipts were
much lcs,l And if there hc such ample
margin for economy in the New Ycrk Dis.
trict, what must be the case in tho dis.
tlicL, where the revenue has been falling
ntf yearly for long time, without any cor.
respond NJ relu tOn made in the Caljtor.
MIA district! w" presume hot, III GH =
tie .Stq,e aad Congressional elections are
over. Tho san Francisco custom.housc
niciaIs are said TO co.rol the election in
that State, aud tho present split in the
Democratic forces renders the triumph OF
the opposition almo,t certain, if the nnm
bcrs and strength Of those officials arc les
sencd. Sothcy can breathe freely till af.
ter the election. Boston, Philadelphia and
/ Baltimore will he ATTENDED to as soon as
the primary meetings have chosen delegates
| to the Safe Conventions, and all the en-.
ployccs have subscribed six dollars to the
Constitution. By the way. can the Her.
aid inform us how many df the decapita
ted were subscribers to the central organ
and how many Of them had refused to pay
the tax levyl The Information would bC
rather interesting just now.
Washington Republican.
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Batter.

This Is one of the Indispensable articles
Of the table. Yet few know how to pre-
serve i, in a sweet condition, Judging from
the frequency with which bad butter Is mot
with almost everywhere.
The following method Of keeping IT sweet
it from hboidccnshcr, Scotland. Read it
and Try it:
Take two quart, If the best common salt,
ono ounce Of sugar, ana one ounce Of saltpe-
ter: take one ounce Of this composition for
one ound Of butter; work it we'll into the
ma aud close it up for use. The butter
cured with this miN,ur" appears Of Il mar.
rowv Conscience, and fine color, and never
acquires brittle hardness, nor tastes salt.
DR. Anderson says; Il have ate butter
cured with the above composition that had
been kept three ycarS and l. was as sweet rs
at first But it must bo noted that butter
lhus cured requires to stand three weeks or
q month before it is used. If it is soon n
opened, the salt are not sufficiently blended
with it, and sometimes the coolncsS of the
nitcr will he perceived, which tot ally disap.
pears aftcrN ards.