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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

The Capitol Building, just being completed
at Nashville the Capital OF Tennessee, is
represented to lie one Of the finest buildings
of its kind in the country. 1t is located on
The summit of hill, and is approached from
four sides, by avenues which rise from ter
race to terrace, by white marble steps. The
building has four faces fronting these ave.
nues, each of which is finished with massive
columns. The building is of fine white lime
stone.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

THAT PYRAMID.-The Pyramids of Egypt
are doubtless monuments of industry, per-
severence, and skill of the ancients. These
wonders of the ancient world, were made of
some sort of stone, granite mainly we be-
lieve. The nearest approximation to these
splendid achievements Of the ancients, that
we have any account OF, are the pyramids
manufactured by our industrious and worthy
neighbor, B. j. Boulton. They are quite as
Symmetrical, aud quite as congenial to the
taste of the young generation, atleast, ofthe
present day, as those grim old affairs over
in Egypt were in their day, but differ from
them slightly in the matter Of material, being
made instead of solid blocks ofstone, of small
pieces of candy; in fact the one before us,
presented by two gentlemen of that mystic
rious but benevolent order, the Sons of Malta,
is made up ofas many distinct slabs or pieces
pfcandy, as an Egyptian pyramid is supposed
to contain, and so far as their hyeroglyphcs
are concerned, if Antiquity can claim any
advantage over our times, we should like to
know it.
This pyramid was manufactured by Mr..
Boulton for the celebration of the Sons Of
Malt,, on the 14th, and is certainly q try
umphant achievement of confectionery.
The thanks of ourself and Mrs. N are due
and are hereby rendered to the "Sons' for
this beautiful present
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23
DIR. Christie,s Ague Balsam.

Messrs. Hunt Gardner--Gents: ! wish to make
known to the public an article from which have de-
rived benz FIT than from all other medicines which
| ever used. have been suffering from Fever and
que and its effects, for the last five years in which
time have scarcely enjoyed single dav of good
health, until procured from your drug store bottle
of DR.. CHRIsrIE's AGUE BALsAa In few days found
myself clear of ague and rapidly recoyeringin health
have not felt a symptom since commenced taking
it, (about moRths), altho Ugh constantly exposed
cnld and weather To my friends aud the public gen
orally, suffering from this disease in any form would
say, procure bottle, and save health constitution
and money. II. GROSCOST.
ssF- See advertisement Sold by j. L. TAYLOR
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

The Secretary of the Ottumwa Cemetery
Association would call attention to the fact
that a number Of bodies have been inferred
in the new Cemetery, of which no record has
been made in the books of the Association
Several have been transferred from the old
to the new without the knowledge of the
Sexton, and it is impossible for the secretary
to make up the record, withoqt the aid of
the friends Of the deceased 1t is hoped
that they will report without delay to the
Secretary the following facts; Name, Resi-,
dence, Place of Nativity, Age, Married or
Single, cause of Death, date of death, No. Of
Lot. j. WILLIAMSON, Sec'y.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

Visiting the menaserie, we were amescd to
listen TO the. following speech about the
South American anaconda, the keeper wear
ing him about his neck, and Introducing him
thus; Ladies' and gentlemen, this is the
great South American anaconda, of vast size,
growing in warm climate. He feeds on
abbits, as well as birds Of that nature, be-
siies whatever he can get, ifthey falls in his
way, as is very liable, especially consump-
tives. His skin, as you see, is spocklcd on
the back and on the belly--ether one-it
makes no difference which. He will fast
thFee weeks, but sometimes | have known
him to do it three months without eating
anything, or rather two rabbits, which takes
him several days. That there are poison in
the fork Of his tongue is a vulgar error, for
his muscular power is at the end of his tail,
which he swings with great energy, and
brushes his victim. He is of greater or
less longevity, but as he never ceases to grow
as long as Ia lives, there is no criterion for
his life"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

Mr.. EDIToR The Committee of arrange
mcnts in behalf of the Ladies' Festival, held
at the Court House on Thursday evening
last, feel called upon to acknowledge the
valuable aid rendered by Numerous individu-
ais in preparing for the occasion, as well as
the generous patronage bestowed by the
public upon our enterprise,
Special Acknowledgements are due, among
others, to Mr.. Boulten "the builder of the
pyramid" to Mr.. Soyer who prepared and
served ice cream for the occasion, and to Mr..
Streeter who volunteered to run his Stree
omnibus" for the evening.
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The public hive been imposed upon by re-
NEEDLES recommended by certificates; which
have frequently originated from some un-
known source.
We believe that n nan1icine possessing real
merits will effect cures whenever it is used,
at home as well as abroad. DIR. Hall s
Balsam for the lungs is no paregoric prepare
ton, but one, which, if used in season, wi
save the lives of thousands. The most dis
tressing cough is frequently relieved by a
single dose and broken up in few hours
time. The afflicted do not have to take bot
tie after bottle before they find whether this
remedy will afford relief or not.
For sale by j. l.. Taylor.
See advertisement.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

st. Valentines Day was busy one for
loving SWANS and p. Ms. This is the Pc
Rod for tender missives and abominable car
icatures-the latter predolninating Time
was when pure sentiments and tokens OF
love and affection sped from hearts warm
and loving-in these latter days caricature
and abuse express more Of rivalry and ma
Lightly, than Jest
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

JEFFERSON HoUsE.--This house has Just
been opened by our old friend, Mr. John
Potter, who is well known in every way to
be capable of getting things up Just right,
and to meet the wants ola patronizing pub
lie. Success to the Jefferson" See card.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

Our old and esteemed friends, Messrs.
Nealley Brothers & Brock, Nurserymen of
Burlington, have notice in another place,
to which the attention of our readers is d.
rcted.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

we are happy to see our old friend, Z. s.
Wilson, lately of the Western Stage Co., but
now connected with the D. p. 4 L. Railroad,
again among us, measurably recovered from
his recent accident. We are pleased to learn
that Mr.. W. will probably remain here or at
Burlington permanently, acting in some ca
pacity for the above road.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

Horace Greeley, in letter to the Tribune
from the west, predicts the nomination of
Douglas at Charleston. The South in view
of this, will probably knock under and let
Douglas be nominated.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

RIVER AND FERRY.-The river at this point
is clear of ice Prosser's Ferry is now run
ming regularly, having commenced yestcr
day. The weather continues mild, and rain
is falling as we go to press, "wednesday
EVENING
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HOW ARD ASSOCIATION,
PBlLADEIPIIAA


Benecotcat Institution established by special En-
do,ss,e,t for tee Reiief ofHe Sick and Distressed
aHicted sCih IIrgient and EDideniic Diseases,
and especidRyt0r He Care of Discusses cf ae Ser
udi organs.
ysyIIE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the aw-
a full destruction Of human life caused by Sexual
diseases and the receptions practiced upon unfortu
victims OF such diseases by quacks al years
ago directed their Consulting surgeon, as CuARITs-
BILE ACT worthy of their name, TO open Dispensary
for the 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 con-
dition, GAGE occupation habits of life, &c } and in
cases of poverty, to furnish MEDICINE free
charge. II 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 Re
port upon the of Sexual Diseases express
the highest satisfaction with the which has at
rnat.rrhcea, Seminal Weakness, Gonorrhea, elect
syphilis, the vice of OnaSu Self Abuse, Diseases
Of the ri lneys and Bladder Sc, and order cpntn
uance Of the same plan for the ensuing year.
EaliabIe Reports on SPermatorrlea, and other Dis
eases os the Sexual Organs and on the New Remedies
employed in the Dispensary, sent 10 the afflicted in
,eaiei letter envelopes free of charge. Two three
stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address, DIR. J. SEiLIIS liOCGuruS, Acting Surgeon
Howard Association. No. 2 South Ninth street. PhiIa.
,ielphia Pa BY order of the Directors.
EZRA Ia HEAsrWELI, PrsSideHt.
GEO rhIRCHILD, Secrs.s.rg.
January ~, lSG0-nttll
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

The dullest man we ever saw was named
Sharp, one of the stupidest was named
Smart, one Of the slowest was named Swift.
one of the talest was named low-and the
Ex-Governor of Virginia was named Wise.
LOU Jour
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

BAPTIST FEsrIvAL.-Thc Ladies of tie
''Baptist Social Circle" will give festival,
on Tuesday evening, the 9th of March, at
the Court House, and respectfully invite all
to attend. Tickets of admission, 10 cents
each, to be obtained at the door.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

A team belonging to Mr.. Blood broke
through the ice, at this place, on Sunday last,
and before they could be got out one of the
horses was drowned.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

religious revival is going on in the
Methodist church at Marion. The Herald of
that place says the crowds Of people are so
great that tie meeting house cannot contain
them.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23

lliT HIM AGAIN.--Thc Fairfield Leager re-
torts upon the Jcters0nian that it is much
more creditable to be an "aSttcte man. than
a "t00ten ass"
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Doors & SHOES AT COST will now for
a short time, offer the balance of my stock of
boots and shoes at cost. G.. NJ RRADT.
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The communication of Mr.. McReynolds, is
unfortunately crowded out this week, but
will appear next
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-23
oTTUMwA, IOWA, February u, 1860.

TO fn 5sisaers..~fhe subscriber has for sale
the following sizes of News Printing Paper, to witt
22x32; 22x34; 2ix36; and 25x3I. which he afford
at about Burlington prices. Publishers West of OF
tumwa can send by teams coming to the Railroad, at
very trining expense, and can order often. Pib-
fishers who may desire to purchase Of will please
advise me promptly, stating quantity andsize wanted
Terms, cash rags on delivery.
J. W. NORRIS,
OsrUMwA, Feb. l. 1860 Courier office.
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II you want your watches repaired, take
them to Nunamakcrs.
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RExovED.-Betts & Woedw arc hav eremo led to thei
new rooms, oppo4te the Ottumwa House. I'D
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ESTRAY FIILEY.

NNAKEN Urby Joel ). Bradshaw, at his residence
u In Pleasant township, Wapelio county Iowa, on
the 9Th day Of November, 1859, one Blood Bay Fiey
year old last spring right hind foot whe star In
the forehead and snip on the Appraised at $25
before s. q. Whiteman, Justice off the Peace.
JOSEPH HAYNE, County Clerk
Dec. s, 1859 n39l Ism.
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AT SIGHT OR ON TIME,
In any place, have them Cashed by calling at
Office.
EAXCS.-We have correspondents in nearly
every county in Southern Iowa, and can pay taxes
for non-residents and Others for reasonable COM
mission. Money for taxes always required in advance
and all orders should be sent by LIST Of January
LAND MIS-.
We will at all times pay cash for Land Warrants,
will also attend to the location of them, the entry
win cash, OF Government lands, in
IOWA, KANSAS, OR NEBRASKA.
We have ample arrangements for the selection of de
srabe lands in the Territories for individuals for
Colonies.
LANDS.-We can furnish emigrants and others
with first rate Farms In the central counties of this
State or with unmproved land in this and the SOUTH
ern tier OF counties, for Cash. They can be had as
'cheap as dirt"
TOWN LOTS.
We have over two hundred town lots IN Charlton
Osceola Alton and Mount AYR all good county Towns
three OF which are the line of the Burlington &
Missouri X. X. X. To parties desiring residence or
business lots any of these points, we will give good
bargains.
Parties at distance, desiring information as tothe
property offered. requested to correspond with
u.s. All others win please call office, Market
st. two doors from Front ST., Ottumwa, Iowa.
TEMPLE Il BROTHER.
October 9, 1850 n20--4w.
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ESTRAV NOTICE.

lvENAKEN UP by Alexander Simpson n his residence
u in Rchland w-iship, two e>trays lone Steer of
dark red color with a star in the sorehsad white on
the belly AID TAIL other marks about years OLD,
last spring The other Hifer, with crop OF
of the right and swallow fork in the left ear nc
other marks, old last spring The Steer APP
praised at sl3 The Heifer appraised ~ by sam
uei Hayden and Thomas Hardesty before Joshua Mar
shall, Justice of the Peace
JOSEPH HAYNE, County Clerk.
JAN b, lS60-n52l Ism BY ID. c. Mitchell, Dept.
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RAILROADS.
-
Burlington d Missouri II. H. IL .
CHANGE OF TINE.
GOING WEST

IN AND AFTER NOV. Is, and until further no.
l1stice is given, Passenger Trains will leave and
rive follows
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OTTUawA, Feb. l, 1860. Courier Office
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ESTRAY NOTICE.
VuNAkEN UP by Genrge +. House, at his residence
In Richland township, two fat Hogs--one a white
barrow with hole in the right ear; the other re d
ana PACK spofted Sow, no marks. Appraised al
flo'o John w Grist and James Mayors, before
Joshua Marshall, Justice of the Peace
JOSEPH HAYNE. County Clerk
Jan. 5, 6o-n52-11-3m BY d. C. Mitchell. Dept
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-10-10
The --latest Returns
BY TELEGRAPH.

The following are the latest returns we
have received by telegraph:
GAINESVILLE City-200 Democratic majority;
heavy Republican loss.
Norwalk-Brinkerho and Sherman 284
majority; gain of 81 over Dennison's vote.
Lorain county, l3 townships, Brinkerhoff
! 400 majority; gain Of 300 over Dennison's
vote.
Scattering returns from Huron and Sum-
NIT counties, show Republican gains over
last Governors vote.
Galloway, (Rep.) for Congress,
40 majority; a gain over last year of 346.
ancaster--Martin's majority 24l; Demo-
cratic loss of IS.
Miami County-Horton's majority 1900.
Chillicothe and Scioto Townships-Demo-
cratic gain ofll.
Supreme Judge-Smith 9O4; Brinkerhofi
$40.
Congress-Hatchins (Democrat) 776; Trim
bic (Republican) 76s. Republican gain OF
100.
Springfield Township gives Hutchins 80
majority.
Wilmington, four townships-Republican
majority $780, Republican gain of SO.
Circleville City and three townships
Coxs majority 3ll; large Democratic gain.
Cleveland City and Ouyahoga County
Republican gain of 1900.
Summit County, twelve towns-Republi-
can gain 45O.
Lorain County-Republican gain 800.
Scattering returns from towns in the
northern part of the State indicate the sue
cess of the Republican State Ticket.
ashington-Marietta City and township
complete; Brinkerhof GIL; Smith 52l; Demo-
cratic gain of ll2.
Congress-Cutler (Rep) 69s; 'Jewett Dem }
1885, Democratic gain of IL. Reports from 4
ahAifiNna1 uchi rrsxv n nn,
of n.
Springfield City-Republican mai, 225;
Republican gain, so.
Defiance County, ownships-Steadman
(Dem.) for Congress. 80 mai. Republican
gain of ~. Defiance Township gives 36
Democratic maj.
Sandusky -s townships heard from,
Smiths maj, 49l; whole Democratic county
ticket elected
Huron County, 8 townships-Republicans
gain 227.
Erie County-Berlin Township, $50 Repub-
lican maj.
Columbus-Cox is reelected to Congress
by about 7e0 mai
Sandusky County-York Township, Re-
publican maj. lis.
Toledo-s wards, Republican maj. 233.
Republican gain, l2s.
Lucas County Washington Township,
Republican maj. 80; Republican gain, 40.
Summit County majority l50
Republican gain ZOO
Portage County-Republican majority
1000; Republican gain 400.
Butler rCounty-Seyen townships and three
wards in Hamilton give Vallandigham sO7
majority; Democratic gain of SO.
Observation-Disclosures. County, as far as
heard from, gives Jewett, (Democrat) for
Congress, 800 majority; Democratic gain.
Athens Cennty-Five townships give Hor-
ton, (Republican) for Congress, 663 majority;
Republican gain 300. Five additional town.
ships give Horton 445 majority, an additional
Republican gain Of 30,
Highland County, Madison Township
Brinkefholf ll9 majority. Murphy, Repub-
ncan) for Congrezss l4l majority. ,...'.-'....,l.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-10-10
Inhinnn RIer,inn
The following are the latest returns that
have reached US:

The following are the latest returns that
have reached us:
Elkhart-7O Republican majority.
st. Joseph County-7oO Republican ma
jority.
Allen County, four towns heard from
Republican gain on the vote of 1853, 100.
Monroe County, Bloomington Township
Lane 81 majority.
Fort Wayne-Republican gain 264-Re-
publicans claim the county.
lndianapolis-yote in this city about 700
larger than ever before. A large RepubH-
can gain.
Marion county-Warren township, Demo-
/ cratic gain go.
Delaware county-one township Repub-
lcan gain 80.
Richmond city-Republican majority 665.
Wayne county-Reported2 200 majority for
| Republicans.
Sixth District-Porter Rep.) for Congress
| 500 to 700 majority.
Putnam co1nty-one township 'Republi-
can gain 93.
Randolph connty-one precinct Republi-
can majority %.
Wabash county-Wabash, town and town
ship, Lane ofamajority 4l4 Republican gain
of lag. iaH Ia. l
Laporte county-Six townships Republi-
can majority 700, which is gain.
Wayne County-6 townships, Lane $40
maj; Republican gain of 302. ~
Hancock County -Brandywine Township,
Democratic maj. &C.
Marion 0ounty-3 additional townships.
300 Republican maj I; Republican gain lO7.
The following Republican members Of
Congress are certainly elected; Third Dis
trict W. NJ; DUNN Fifth District, ]. W. Ju-
han; Sixth District, A. G.. Porter Ninth Dis
trict, Schuyler Colfax; Tenth District Mr..
Mitcheiii Eighth District Albert 3 Waite;
Eleventh District, MIR. Shanks Second Dis
triet, Jno. S. Davis (Ind. Whigl probably.
The Fourth and Seventh Districts are doubt
full. ~ ~ ~ Ia f.a.Is = t'af d :,
Il is generally conceded that the entire
Republican State Ticket IS elected, sas aa
The Republican majority in Marion county
Lagorts County reported loo Republican
majority.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-10-10

FATAL AOoIDENT--A Lad Instantly Killed
by the Fall of Pile of Latmber.-A lad
son, residing in the family of VIM. Flanni-
gan, at the corner of Wade and Cutter
streets, was instantly killed yesterday after
noon, in the following manner He was play
ing in building which is in process of erec-
ton on Cutter-street between Davis and
Wade, when, by some accident, pile OF
heavy joist fell upon, and crushed him to
death. Coroner Carey held an inquest upon
the body, which resulted in verdict in ac-
cordance with the facts.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-10-10

BOARD OF Cry IMPRovEMENTs.-At the
regular semi-weekly session of the Board OF
City Improvements yesterday morning, Mr..
Gilbert, City Civil Engineer, submitted plats
and estimates for the following work:
For paving with bowlder-stone Front
street, from Mill-street east to connect with
the bowldered pavement.
Also, Langdon's-alley, from Sixth to Sew
enth-street.
For paving with brick the sidewalks on
Dayton-street, from Baymiller-street to Gem
tral-avenue.
The Clerk was instructed to prepare and
transmit to the City Council, ordinances to
assess a special tax on real estate bounding
the Improvements.
The Commissioner of the Western Dis
trict was instructed to have repaired:
Sixth-street, from Mound to Hoadley, at
a cost of $40.
The sealed proposals offered were opened,
and the contract to pave with bOwlder stone
the intersection of Smith and Augusta
streets, awarded to Lowry & Humphry, at
sixty-seYen cents per square yard.
The bids offered for improving McMillan-
street were laid on the table. Adjourned.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-10-10

RUNAWAY AND ACCIDENTAL band OF
music which was driven through the streets
yesterday, for electioneering purposes,
frightened horse attached to buggy, con-
tanning a man whose name we could not
learn, at the intersection of Wade-street and
Central-avenue, about four o'clock. The
scared animal rushed up the latter thorough
fare at break-neck pace, dashed the vehicle
against lamp-post, and threw the driver
against the bow1dered pavement with such
force as to fracture his skull. He was taken
into neighboring house, where his wounds
were attended to, but his recovery is con-
sidered extremely doubtful,