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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-01-26

SHETLAND MARRlAGEs.-All the
Shetlanders marry about the age of
twenty; that is, the men marry at
twenty; as for the women they fol-
low quite different rule. 1t some
times happen that both the man and
woman about to be married are ola
age, but this is seldom; the greater
number of marriages are between
youths Of nineteen and maidens of
t1irty-two. Whenever a young
man can act his part in the manning
of a boat, he has arrived at the
height Of his ambition, and therefore
there is no wonder at his marrying
early; but why he pitches on an old
maid. instead ola young girl is not SO
easily accounted for, unless it be that
young men have a particular affec-
ton for old maids, as old men have
particular affection for yonng girls.
This system of marriage holds good
only with those who never leave
their native soil. He who becomes
sailor; cannot, generally marry so
young; but he is always sure, be-
fore leaving his home, to single out
the object Of his future Affections
In no country is lover so faithful
to his mistress as in Shetland.
| never heard of Shetland sail
Or who was guilty of a breach of
promise, although he should be abb
sent for ten years. Not only does
he not break his engagement, but
he never fails to write to his beloy-
ed one in effusions of the most en-
deavoring nature, always beginning
Or ending his epistle with "My Pet"
''My Jewel" "My Watch" 'sMy
Diamond" Years before the cele-
bration of the marriage, the woman
is by no means slack in telling all
her neighbors Of the particulars of
the engagement, and ofthe year, and
of the month, and of the day, and
of the hour when it is to be celebra-
ted. Such an extraordinary license;
of ante-nuptial tattle would be hard
ly. suitable for countries where the
bride sometimes misses the BRIDE
groom even at the horns of the al
tar. The woman has another license
which is more peculiar; she is al
lowed to have temporary lover du-
ring the absence of the true ONE
The license is given by the absent
lover himself but the moment he |
returns home, the temporary lover
must desist from making any more !
visits. ,.- &c.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09

WHERE ALL THE TOYS COME FROM.
The vast majority are made at
Grunhainscher, in SaXony. The glass
comes from Bohemia. The bottles
and cups are so fragile that the poor
workman has to labor in a vitiatci at
mosphere, which puts him off at thir-
ty-tive years of age. All articles that
contain any metal are the produce of
Nuremberg and the surrounding dis
trict. This old city has always been
one of the centres OF German meta
work. The workers of gold and silver
in the place have long been famous,
and their iron work is unique. This
speciality has now descended in TOYS.
Here all toy printing presses with their
types are manufactured; magic Ian
terms, magnetic toys, such as ducks
and fish, that are attracted by the
magnet; mechanical toys, such as run
ming mice, and conuring tricks. also
come from Nuremberg. The old city
is prominent in all kinds of toy dia-
blerie. Here science puts on the con-
Jurer's jacket, and we have manifesto
ton ofthe Germanesque spirit in which
their Albert Dnrer was the embodi-
ment. The more solid articles which
attract boyhood, such as boxes of
bricks, buildings, ETC., are of plain
wood, come from Grunhainscher, in
Saxony.-Once o. Week.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
DIR. HALLS EsALSAM!

Halls Lung Balsam, in all cases, gives the best
satisfaction.
Halls Lung Balsam has wrought more cures since
its introduction than any other cough medicine
Halls Cough Balsam is iorsed by our leading ply
scans as the safest and remedy before the public
Halls Lung Balsam is safe to use among children
and etpowerful in cases of chronic pulmonary dis
ease. ... .......
HAIRS Lung Balsam brings In certificates almost da-
~ 0its wonderful cures in all parts of the country
Hairs Lung Balsam for the Lungs is sold in every
town in the country.
The more striking proof Of the intrinsic worth and
excellence OF DR. Halls Balsam for the Lungs Is shown
IN the rapidly with which ii becomes general fay or
lte with the people, There is nothing similar ma
lure nut what rs soon cast into the shade when the
Balsam has been thoroughly tested. The agents for
its sale, the country over in ordering new supplies
are very enthusiastic in its favor saying at is lust
the thing; II acts like charm its effects are truly
magical" The afflicted can obtain the medicine of
John d. PARK Proprietor, Chicago, H., to whom all
orders should be addressed.
Sold by J. L. Taylor, Agent, ottunwa.
Dec. /, 1859 -3m-y
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09

A GREAT FoEGER ARREsTED.-
Some three or four weeks ago a num-
Der of forgeries were perpetrated ON
certain Banks of Philadelphia, and
elsewhere, the aggregate reaching
nearly 100000. The principal oper-
ator, known as J. Buchanan, alias J.
Is. Ross, alias j. Stretched, was arrest.
ed In Pittsburg Sunday night, togeth.
er with Il nearly white slave he had
purchased at the South for $4,000,
and his dashing mistress. They were
taken to Philadelphia Monday morn
Ing. Ross is heavy built man, with
huge black whiskers, and has an all
ofntelligence and responsibility. The
woInan and negro were also dressed
in the height Of fashion.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
SIiEKIEF.S SALE

~ virtue OF special Fl Fa and Fee Bill to me d.
recleu IRON The District Court of Wapelo county State
OF iowa, commanding me to sell the property herein
ter described as by decree of said Court Directed
vii, expose TO sale at public vendue to the highest
the court house in the city of Ottumwa Wane,io 90
iowa. on the 10Th day of February 1860 between the
hours OF clock am, and O'Clock M of said dav
tne ioo wang described real estate, viz Beginning
al stone IN the north corner Of northw est quar-
yer o. nofth east quarter dissection hrtyve Tp
Two w range fourteen (l4) west, running
dred rods to stone, thence south one hundred and
"ehty-eight rods to stone, thence east one hunered
roas 10 stone thence north one hundred and tven
W-eight rods 10 the place Of beginning, Containing
esh! acres and also the east half OF the north vest
OF me north east qnarter of section six Co To-
containing twenty acres, in Wapello county. Iowa.
taken AS by special execution directed as the property
OF francis Taylor, to satisfy an execution in favor
OF Erastns H. Day, for the sum of nine hundred and
est and costs. CRFy ah,r
Jan. 26, 80 =" "'
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09

by virtue OF special ri Fa and Fee Bill 10 me d
recteu from she District Court of Wapelio cQunty
State OF IOWA commanding me TO sell the properly
hereinafter described as by decree of said Court nj
rected WIZ expose to sale at public veudue 10 he
highest aud best bidder for cash I'm bend at the front
door OF the court house in the city of Ottumwa Wan
clio county, Iowa. the 18th day of February ls6o
between the hours of O'Clock, a m, and O'Clock n
M OF said day. the following described re estate viz
The north west quarter of the north quarter and
the south west quarter of the south west quarter of
section number thrty-three (33 TIP seyenty-two (72
north OF range number fourteen (lD west Of the fifth
principal meridian in Wapeo county. Iowa Taken
as by special execution directed the property OF
James Thompson, to satisfy execution Ia favor of
seth ogg, and against the said James Thompson for
the sum ofFive Hundred and Twenty dollars and "a
cents and interest and costs L. GREY Sbif
Jan. 26, 1S60-11-46.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
EST'ffAN NOTICE.

vENAKEN Up by s. A. Monroe at his residence 4,
"a keokuk township, Wapeo county Iowa on the
l2lh day of November, 1859 two esray Cattle of the
Following description, to-wit One dark red steer sup
posed to be four years DID, marked with crop or the
left ear some white the belly and TAIL end valued
at $3.50. The Othera red bull, one year old last
spring. marked with swallow fork in the left ear and
valued at $3.50, by Moses Fairburn and Andrew Mar
tin, before Amos o. Billy Justice of the Peace In
and for said Wapello county. JOSEPH HAYNF
NOV. II, leoJ-itJ1 III ON unity Clesk.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
CLEANSE YOUR BLOODl
USING
S 9 o Wills
B L GOD AND LIVER SVIsU T.

The recipe is given to all physicians
Ihat they may know what they are using.
me combination OF sarsaparlla with Stillinga &c,
Is well known to all medical men as :. ~
The best coGponnd to pGFifD tie bk00d ever used
1t cures Serofula in AL its worst forms.
All diseases fthe skin it cures effcctuaIly
Sypntiitic swellings, Erysipolas Scald Head,
salt Hhenm, Female Complaints, Tumors
Kings Evil, and all diseases arising from any i'm
purity of the blood
Physicians will tell you let alone all proprietary
or qnack medicines, as they call them Why? For
the simple reason that they put up with printed
directions and the name and label is is copyrightc ed
Show them the formula OF preparation, and in nj
eases out Of ten they viii approve of it, There are
testimonials from physicians whose prejudices are
oyer-balanced by their good Of the excellent
virtues Of scovilfs Blood and I liver Syrup. and who
are using it for their private practice Sold by JOHN
ID. PARK. Proprietor, Chicago Ill.
}. l.. TAYLOR, Agent. 0ttumwa, Iowa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
USE CsaREsTEE's AGUE sALsAM.

The best Ague Cure in use.
remedy prepared by Regular Physician
a preparation free from all mineral Ingredients
Equally eilectual in Agle and Chill Fever.
When taken according to directions is a sure cure
1t never debitates the patient like other remedies
Is a pleasant, effective safe remedy for children
mas stronger certificates Than any other remedy.
When once used IL will ever after be sought for
In short, il stands at the head Of Ague Cures
Dr. Chrisies Balsam for Aguc aud Few err Is winning
golden opinions rs preventive and cure for that
dreadful disease. Much of the dread experienced by
persons Migrating to new country viii be removed
when they know how easily and thoroughly the Bal
sam cures the disease for which it is designed Non
m0uH (IU.) GUardidR.
The above is only enc Of the numerous favorable
notices of free and untrammeled press. When SUI ch
powerful friend as the press speak in its favor II
cannot be otherwise than popular. JOHN D.. PARK,
Proprietor, 1874 Lake street. Chicago
j. l.. TAYLOR. Agent, OttumWa. Iowa
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OF A FAMILY ppvsyG

are so composed that disease within the range of
their action can rarely withstand or evade them.
Their penetrating properties search, and cleanse,
and lnvlgorate every portion of the human organ
ism, correcting its diseased action, and RESTORING
Its healthy vitalities. AS consequence of these
properties, the invalid who is bowed down with
pain or physical debility is astonishcd to find his
health or energy restored by remedy at once SO
simple and inviting.
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
of every body, but also many formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named is
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac,
containing certificates of their and directions
for their use in the following complaints: Costirc-
ness. Hca'tbton, Headache arising from dSord,ycG
St0m0ch, Nausea, Indigestion, Pam az ard NorbM
IhdcttoH Of tie BoceIS, Ftatu5ency Loss of 1glle-
tie, Ja,Wdice, and other kindred complaints,
arising from low state of the body obstruction
Of its functions. They are an excellent Alternative
for the renovation Of the blood and the rcStura-
ton OF tone and strength to the system debiliatcd
By disease.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
SEaEEgEEE,S SAFE
E$I'ElkS NOTICE.

iVHNAkEN UP by Harrison Harmed, living IN Agency
IL township Wapelio county, Iowa, One Yoke of
oxen supposed to be five years old last spring one
which Is nearly white, with few red spots about tn
shoulders aud neck, branded G., the left horn
The other Is roam, with white back, branded o ON no
right horn no ear marks. Said cattle valued at ffty
dollars by John Giitner and Lewis c. Case before Jo-
seph Myers, Justice Of the Peace.
JOSEPH HAYNE County Clerk
Dec 20, 1si9 ~ liam By d. @. MrlCHELi, DEPUTY
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
FOR TIE RAPID CURE OF

FOR TIE RAPID CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Boarsenoss.
Group, Lronchitis, fnciPient Consulup=
ton, and for the relief of Coasumptivc
Patients in advanced stages of the
disease.
So wide is the field Of its usefulness and 80 nu-
Ecrons are the cases of its cures, that almost
every section of country al ouuds in persons pub
Hcly Known. who have Lccn restored from alarnlil
AID even desperate diseases Of the lungs by lis
use. When once tried, its superiority over every
other medicine Of its kind is apparent TO escare
observation, and where its virtues arc known. tic
public 40 longer hesitate what antdotc to employ
pulmonary organs that are incident 10 our climate
While many inferior remedies thrust upon the
community have failed and been discarded, this
has gained friends ly every trial. conferred benefits
on the afflicted they can never forget, and pro.
duccd cures too numerous and TOO rClnarkiblc to
be for Otttn.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09

POPE GREGORY XVI, no more remotely
than the year 1887, promulgated solemn
Bull, most severely castigating" all those
who should preach or teach that it slavery
is lawful"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
ENTRAY HORSE.

VUAkEN UP by Hiram Frederick at his residence in
- Green township, Wapello county, Iowa. one sor-
rel Horse with star in the forehead lame In right
shoulder shod on fore feet, collar marked on tor Of
meek, about fourteen and half hands high and an
praised at twenty dollars before William Powell ESQ
Justice OF the Peace Of Wapello county
Dec 20, 1859 ni2 IL -3m
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09

I.SrRAY HORSE.

y9NAkEN Cffby Jehu Young at his Residence In
u keokuk Township wapelo County, Iowa, one es-
Tray Horse, OF the following description towit; bav
Horse blaze in the face, left hind foot white nm 10
the pastern joint, some collar marks lame in both
four feet and nearly blind in left eye supposed 10 he
nine years old last Spring about Sixteen hands h,oS
and ilued at thirty dollars before L. H. Rupe ESQ
Jusuce OF tue Peace &c. Joseph Hayne,
January 18th 1860 Countv CIss.L
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%, Columbia Couritr.


On the little toe no mi rite foot, achich ht
obstinutely resisted aleaiI3e tretement.
Destroyer ofmi peese ole folly is you're dad,
lite boots your mother. Agony and pain,
Delightful otspring) Is your Children twain9
And hanging on their skirts 900 ills ez bad,
On Sunday mite, drestup, to Hammer AIMS go,
Two observation-disclosures my sole divides,
sink In age ny-on Joys high boss rides,
Heaven in my heart, death II that ittletoe.
korni what woes we bring upon curse elves,
BY folly. Whytwas not content . hay
Feet the same size that nache1, al-wfze gave
Viii did tri on:ss instead NV 12s
Thowst toght boa lesson. hasnachHrs dun
Man can't inlN5ve and better let alone
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
MEDICAT- ADVERTISEMENTS
MEDICAL ADVERTISEMENTS
"A XER'S
Ague Cure,

a que cure,
FOR THE SPEEDY CURE Of
Intermittent Fever, or Fever and Aguc
Remittent Fever, Chill Fever, Tam
Ague. Periodical Headache, g. Bio
Headache. and Bilious Feverss ind4
for the whole class of diseases CTi
mating in hillary arrangement cf.;.sr
by the Malaria of miasmatic COUNT
No one remedy is louder called for by i
necessities of the American people than s"l
and safe cure for Fever and Agle. Sue
we are now enabled to offer, win perfec'
certainty that it will eradicate the disease,
and with assurance, founded on proof, that
no harm can arise from its use III any guam
tity. . .-. ........
That which protects from or prevents thi,
disorder must be of immense service in thy
communities where it prevails. P,,ce.stioa is
better than cure, for the patient escapes the
risk which he must run in violent attacks OF
this baleful distemper. This "CURE" expels
the miasmatic poison of FEVER AND AGUE
from the system and prevents the develop
ment of the disease, if taken ON the first APP
proach of its premonitory symptoms. 1t is
not only the best remedy ever vet discovered
for this class of complaints, but also the
cheapest. The large quantity we supply for
a dollar brings it within the reach Of every
body; and in bilious districts, where FEVER
AND AGUE prevails, every body should have il
and use it freely both for cure and protection
1t is hoped this price will place it within the
reach of all-the poor as well as the rich. A
great superiority of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the speedy and cer-
tain cure of Intermittents is, that it contains
no Quinine or mineral, consequently it pro-
duces no quinism or other injurious effects
whatever upon the constitution. Those cured
by it are left as healthy as if they had never
had the disease.
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence
of the miasmatic poison. A great variety of
disorders arise from its irritation, among which
are Neuralgia, rheumatism, Gout, Headache
Blindness. Toothache, Earache, CatarIh, Asth-
ma, Palpitation, Painful Affection of the
Spleen, Mysteries, Pain in the Bowels, Collie,
Paralysis, and arrangement of the Stomach
all of which, when originating in this cause,
put on the intermittent type, or become period
ical. This "CURE" expels the poison from
the blood, and consequently cures them all
alike. 1t is an invaluable protection to immi-
grants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the malarious districts. If taken
occasionally or daily while exposed to the in
lection, that will be excreted from the system,
and cannot accumulate i'll sufficient quantity
to ripen into disease. Hence it is even more
valuable for protection than cure, and few will
ever suffer from Inter1nittents, if they avail
themselves OF the protection this remedy af-
fords.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
IT., II. GA 4.

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
ein. MEDICINES. CHEMICALS
OILS, PANTS, DIE-STUFFS,
DRUGGISTS GLASSWARE, SURGICAL INsTRunENrs ETC.
BURIINGTO low
4 s%FE:-Dealer in Dental Instruments Gold and
"a Tin Foil. Perfumery, window Glass, a great var
ety OF faucy Articles, Sporting and Fishing Tackle
s*9N Agent for Smiths Machine Cards, anG all mop
utar paten: Medicines. n2g-I6-tf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-09
CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENT
'>s>.~< =
BLANK BOOK :
HOUSE.
JONES, RDUE, & ALL
Successors to A. II. Burey & Coz
No. 122 lake Street,

CH1CAGO... ILLINOIS
EETOULD respectfully invite the attenti IN of coun-
w try merchants, railroad officers county officers
and the public generally to their large and well selec-
ted stock of foreign and domestic stationery, blank
books and paper Of all kinds sizes and coors. Being
exclusively in the stationery business we have advan-
tages over other houses in the west. Country mcr-
chants will find il to their interests to leave their
ders with US, instead paying freight from New York.
RAILESO D STATIC NEIs ".
Our stock of railroad stationery is very complete,
consisting Of every thing that is essential TO form
complete outfit for engineers Office or table.
Wbatnan's drawing papers of all RSas, German and
French rhlf drawing tracing cloth 50 and SO inches
wide. Fabcrs drawing pencils, Windsor Newton's
and Ncwman's water coors, india ink, camel's hair
and sable pencils dranghting lacks, draughfting in
struments in and separate instruments, scales,
proractors, parallel and pocket rules &C., &C. Also,
surveyors chains and
CHESTERMAN'S METALLIC TAPES
from 80 to leo feet in length Also field transit and
level books, and Brown Sons profile and cross Sec
ton papers.
20 L. An TX B q q *
Every style of blank books constantly on hand or
OUR OWN INDERY.
Of desired pattern to order in the most subsan ia
manner at short notice.
z a. E 4 n IL y U $!
We would particularly call the attention of bank Of
fcers to large assortment of banking books and
office stationery always hand, made to order
individuals ledgers, general ledgers, Journals cash
pass books of all sizes Among stock of office fur
rurc can be found cash boxes, post office boxes date
boxes bill head boxes, tin for holding different
sizes Of letter note paper aud envelopes, envelope
cases letter clips letter and cap board clips wire files
ink stands, pencils, pencil rubber, waters and sealing
wax blottng paper, envelopes letter, cap and note
paper, cancelting files and hammers Eyfots & Eyiot
machines. gold pens and cases, Burley's celebrated
fountain pens, Gotts 800 pens, Mitches pens, ru-
ers and ruling pens.
ARNOLD'S WRITING FLUID AND COPYING INKS.
MAYNARD & Moves Fluid and Black Ink Uarrison,s
Carmne Inks.
co" WING PR 81 y y ES!
Of AL sizes and STYLES with books to match also brush
es, oil, blotting paper, water cups, &C., SC.
"a & e. as = EAf z. Il Fs r. y $ r. s .
We have the agency for Halls celebrated Percussion
and Lever Seal Presses suitable for banks corpora
tions, notarys public We also the agents for
the Boston Hand stamp Company; their stamps are
used by railroads. post Offices &c. with shifting dates
or numbers. Orders attended to with the utmost des-
Oatchby
Jones, s'erhslc &. Small.
J. NJ. W. JONES. ISAAC n. pERDuE. JOHN II. SMALL.
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Fire and Inland Nayigation

RISKS accepted at terms consistent with sovency and
fair profit.
Especiat attention sGirea e. Insurance Of Dwell
LlNLS and C0nfe"ts, tor terms 0fl 10 Is years.
rzfhe solid service long and successfully tried and
the many advantages the .Ftna Insurance Company
possesses in its line should R9tbe overlooked By those
ready To insure and understanding their Interests
during stringent times" the necessity for reliable
Insurance becomes animpefatiye luty--the ability
ofproperty owners to sustain loss being then much
lessened.
Agencies in all the principal cities AMI towns
throughout the State. Policies Issued without delay
by any the duly authorized Agents Of the Company
~ Business attended To with despatch 4 fidelity
Nov. 10, lso9-3m. A. w. CASTOR, Agent
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LAWYFRS
DIXON g. STILES

Attorneys S Councillors at Law.
ENTILL practice in Wapello and adjoining coun-
w ties: Prompt attention given to collections
Office on Front ST., over A. L. Graves Boot shoe
store, Ouumwa, Iowa. May 10, 59-l0-1l-y.
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MEDICAL, COMMERCIAL. &C
City Meat Market.

CITY Wcat Market.
Front St doors east Carroll House.
OFT UMwA, low a
~SFyxnss THE subscriber, grateful for a
gs{t - n past favors, would say TO theyHkZ.8o
sYaS~E pnbhc that his market, open 4.Q~,
ed nearly four years ago. is still I'M full,
piist, with increased facilities TO furnish seasonahIe
meats ofaii kinks at all reasonable hours at the low
.si 'ns rates. Tailow, Lard, sausages, and every
lh,ms usually kept in City Market for sale
The highest market price in cash paid for Fat Stock
FERNS Invariably Cash.
- Those having unsettled accounts or notes din.
will please call and pay up i " BROWN
Ottumwa. Feb. 10th 1S59-4s-tf !