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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

A "PIScHrSG" TME-One of the Chicag,,
Convention, anxious to see the show from
the gallery Of the Wigvam, tried to pass by
the Doarkeeper, when he was told that no
gentleman could enter unless accompanied
by lady. Not to be bluffed he waited the
entrance Of an apple woman and undertook
to pass himself in under her protection The
doorkeeper told him that dodge had been
"played OUT at an early stage of the game.
Back went our persevering friend and waited
until the impracticable doorkeeper had had
time to forget him, and then closely follow.
ing remarkably well dressed female, he
lightly grasped her shawl, and for the third
time presented himself for admission. =
Hold on sir, you can't go in" said the door
keeper "Well, then let my wife come ont
am not ing TO trust her in there among
all these ruffians. alone!" Indignantly ex-
clai ned our friend
SIS that your wife?'
"Well it is" said the gentleman from
Wisconsin. The dnorkneper turned the
well dressed female around, and exhibited to
the Mortified gaze Of our friend the rrpulsive
lin amentS Of a greasy nigger wcnch. "su
thin drapped." aud when our friend'revivetl
he took the first train for Madison. -Naai
son Aryas and Dem.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

A young bachelor who had been appoint
ed deputy sheriff, was called on to serve an
attachment against beautiful young widow
He accordingly callel upon her ana said
MADAM, | have an attchment for you.'
The widow bluShed and said she was hap
pv to inform him that his attachment was
raciprocated.'
''You do not understand me: you must
proceed to court"
" / know it is leap year, sir, but prefe,
you'd do the conrting.
"Mrs. p, this is no time for trifiiny, the
justice is waiting"
''rhe iusticee Why, | should prefer ,
parson".
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
Railroad Collision.

From the Daily Times, June Cd.
Yesterday morning an excursion train
started from this city, having on board be-
tween thirty and forty invited guests, main
ly citizens Of this place, who had accepted
an imitation from Herman Gelpcke, Esq,
to pass over the Dubuque Western Railroad
and dine with him at the Fisher House in
Anamosa. The trip out was highly sat,s-
factory Que. Everything that could in any
way contribute to the comfort of the guests
had been provided by the liberal managers of
the Road the day was fine; the counry
along the rout was clothed in its most gor-
geous verdure; the dinner at the Fisher
House by Peaslee could not have been sur
passed, ano was followed by toasts, and
songs. About o'clock the company took
the train for home, and had reached point
about half a mile bevond Worthington
Station, when in turning an abrupt curve,
the engineer of the excursion train saw the
outward bound regular train no more than
twenty rods ahead. and approaching him up
on the same track. He had no time to
whistle down the breaks or even reverse his
engine when the collision occurred.
The cars were badly smashed up. the fol-
lowing people were injurad
Mr.. Hopper, of Anamos. had two of his
ribs broken and his left hand and rist badly
smashed so that it became necessary to am
putate his arm. Though his wounds are
severe, they are not considered dangerous
Judge Hemstead had his lirs severely cut
tooth knocked out, and deep wound upon
one Of his legs.
P. Quigley received severe bruise upon
back, from which he suffered great deal of
pain.
w. w, Hamilton received internal in
iurfes-- to what extent it is not yet ascer-
tained
w. r. Barker received severe bruises and
cuts upon his legs, none of which are consid-
cred dangerous.
w. B. Allison was seriously injured on
the breast by the stove falling upon him.
He is now confined to his bed, unable to rem
der himself any assistance
A. B. Cummings had his right shoulder
diSlocated.
j. A. Pinto received severe cut upon
the nose, and bruised upon his body-noth-
ing serious.
Gen. Hodgdon was badly cut and bruised
about the face and head
Will Browne, General Freight Agent Of
the Company, had one Of his hands injured
by jumping from the train.
We are gratitied to learn from the physi.
clans attending the wounded that none
are considered to be dangerously inirued.
| A lad by tho name of Perry Waldron
made narrow escape from being killed, by
jumping from the engine just as the trains
come together.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
The Difference.

Mr.. Hassaurex, the great German orator
at the Republican meeting at the State
House on Saturday night, gave II graphic
explanation Of the difference between the
Northern and Southern wings of the Democ-
racy. He said the Northern wing or Doug
lasites are opposed to freedom, while the
Southerners are in favor Of Slavery. The
distinction exactly--just the difference be-
tween tweedle-dum and tweedle- dee
Springfield (Iu Journal.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

opened and the squeezing, tugging, pulling,
and hauling commenced--in an instant it
seemed as If every one in that great throng
was suddenly impressed with the idea that he
or she must be nrst one to enter the door, in
order to get the best place; just the same
as similar purpose, in our more civilized
and enlightened "down east community
the crowd Of savages baving. however, one
great advantage over the enlightened crowd
that is they are IN no danger of getting hats
smashed clothing torn from their ba,ks or
losing pocket-books, as they possess none of
these little frivolties of fashion. Ilcostume
they still cling to the fashions Of "the good
old days of Adam and Eve"
HOW THEY MANIFESTED THEIR PLEASURE.
| As soon as we had concluded our pcrfor-
nance, one of the native teachers aros and
told us how grateful were their feelings to-
ward us for visit to their island, and he
hoped we would remain with them forever
lie also promised that, before we parted
with them, they should sing us one song
Some one Immediately commenced, and the
whole congregation quickly joined in sing
ing the good old piece of sacred music, enti-
tied;
"sound the loud tmbrel DER Egvpts dark sea,
Jehovah hath triumphed, his people are free ~
They all sang three or four hymn tunes,
which had been taught in their school--two
Of them were popular tunes, composed by
my old music teacher, Lowell Mason. This
is the fifth island we have visited in the Pa
ciic, and on every one of which I have
heard sung by the natives, the same gooi
old familiar home tunes Of Lowell Mason.
THE SINGERS COUNT UP THE RECEIPTS.
walk down to the market to examine the re-
ceipts. 1t occupied twenty y-four men one
day and half, with four large whale boats,
to get them on board ship, distant one mile
from the shore. ....
In order to get at the amount of the re-
ceipts in dollars and cents, have valued
everything at about New ork retail prices ::
70 hogs, at S. each, .......... ss5ooo
SO turkeys at 81 each, h,..............93 .93 90
116 chickens at SO cts each .... A. 0S
5000 cocoa nuts at II cts each. 800 90
$500 pine-apples at IL cts each .6s3 90
41S punches bananas, averaging 75to
the bunch, making q, $50 bananas,
at 6 cts each ........ 1,1S1 90
600 pumpkins at Is Cts. each ......90 o.
2,700 oranges at 2 cts. each. ....... 81 90
Lines, mats, fans, &C., about. ...... $500
Total, .S4.S40 OS
Altogether, we think this Pacific tour must
| be the very romance of concert giving
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

MEaT BALLs.-A savory way ofpreparing
meat, in the form of Meat Balls, made thus !;
Cold bold or raw beef o. pork chopped very
fine put into dish together with eggs--one
to each half pound of meit-crumbs oflicht
bread, soaked and mashed fine, couple of
medium sized onions, chopped, (may be omit
ted, if not likea,) season to taste, with salt,
if the meat is fresh, pepper, nutmeg and al
spice, and form into egg shaped balls, with
the hand. If too moist to form well, add
a little flour, and fry in plenty Of lard
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
''HarmOny" on the President

"Harmony." the correspondent of the
Mobile Register, tells very funny but very
extravagant stories on the President, as wit
ness the following: .......-.
The Japanese toys will amuse the Presi-
dent for few days, and that excitement
will drown the remorse the President must
feel at the fall of his agent, Fowler. What
an unhappy old bachelor. Had Jeems
married young he never would have become
IN his old age the remorseless, vindctive old
greyhound that he is. '... .-....... ....
Last Saturday his steward asked the Pres
ident what he should buy for dinner on Sum-
day. The President was writing and re-
Piled: .... ..--..
"Sarders, G-d--him." .......
"Sir, asked the President what he would
have for dinner?' .s
"Ike Fowler, another treacherous hound"
said the President. --.....r
II am going to market, sir, and asked
what should buy for dinner on Sunday ~
"Oh! All! Yes, understand! Buy fifteen
pounds of beef, tender, and cook it rare, al
most raw, with plenty of blood in it. Now
60" ,..a..
"Yes, sir, viii do as the President wish
es."
You viii discover by this conversation
the ferocious state of the Presidents mind
"Do you love and adore your country9"
asked leading Washington physician Of
Hoosier Douglas delegate.
"God knows do," was the honest re-
ply.
"Would you wish to see your beloved
President of the United States in lunatic
asylum
"God Forbid
"Then don't vote to nominate Douglas, for
so sure as he is nominated the senses Of the
President will leave him. and he will 60 stark
raving mad AID bite everybody"
The Douglas delegates started, but said
nary a word
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

A Democrat being asked to give some
th'ngtowards defraying the expenses of.a new
exploring voyage to the North Poles, de-
clined, on the ground that the object was
sectional" and that he ''knew no North. !"
Besides, he added, the Pole might he used
to stir up bis party.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
A Concert in the Pacific.

That popular band of vocalists, the Gale.
ghanians are giving concerts in the Pacific.
published letter from Valparaiso describes
concert at Barotonga, one of the Hervey Is
lands, in January last. We copy passage
or two, and frst, of ....
THE PAY THEY TOOK.
After having obtained the 'royal COM
mand" to give concert, and Mr.. Gill prom
ised us the use of the school house, which is
avery large one story building, we presented
to their ''royal highness" a complimentary
card of admission; then taking our hats
and backing ourselves to the door, bowling
AMI scraping in the most respectful and ap-
proved courtly style, during this retrograde
movement, we quilted the ''royal pres
ence."
Our agent Immediately got up large
poster" announcing that
BY ROYAL COMMAND
of
KING MAKEAy
and the
BARoToNGA NOBILITY,
THE ALLEGHANIANS
will give
GRAND CONERT
at the
SCHOOL HOUSE
THIS AFTERNOON, AT O'Clock,
Jan. 10th, 1850.
Priceef admission Tickets to admit one
hog; or Q pigs: or turkey or 2 chickens;
or 25 cocoa-nuts; or 90 pine apples; or bun
ches banans ;-children, half price.
By two o'clock our arrangements were so
far completed that we commenced the sale Of
tickets. The place selected for this purpose
was under large thatched roof. The
crowd around this spot had been grad
ually increasing for an hour previous, and by
this time the excitement had become intense;
what with the squealing Of hogs and pigs,
gchbling Of turkeys, Growing Of ROSTERS and
cackling ofhens, rafting of cocanuts, spilling
and squashing of oranges and lines, the roll
ling of pumpkins under feet, taken altogether
with the Bable-like jargon of the natives,
formed the most laughable public excite
ment ever witnessed. The confusion was
SO great, the swine and poultry having evil
dently entered into the excitement with as
much spirit and earnestness as the human
population, all apparently yieing with oacf
other in trying to make the most noise, tina,
we found it would be impossible to stick tc
our regular prices" for tickets; so we con
concluded to take everything that was bro,
with which to buy tickets, and furnish every
one with tickets.
While it trequired twelve of the ships crew
to receive the currency" placing each kind
on its respective pile, that is. putting the
hogs, tied BY the legs in one place, the poul
try, tied eight or ten together, in another
and the cccsnuts, pineapples, banans
pumpkins, oranges, &C.. riled each kind by
itself, it required four or FIVE persons to dis
tribute the tickets
THE AUDIENCE AND THEIR COSTUME.
BY four o'clock nineteen hundred and six
ty one tiksts had been disposed Of, and eve
rything that had been offered in the way q
pay bad been received. The door wa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

WONDER WHAT SMITH MEASss--In look
ing over the proceedings ofan Ohio Sunday
School Convention, we find the following res
olution, offered by Mr.. Smith, pioas and
promising poung lawyer:
Restored, That a committee of ladies AMI
gentlemen be appointed to raise children for
the Sabbath School.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

The Illinois Republican contains the fol-
lowing obituary notice Of once popular an
imal:
DIED.--At Charleston, 8. c., on the Sd
inst, the old and well-known horse Democ-
racy.
The above named horse was sired by
Thos. Jefferson, and dam(n)ed by s. A.
Douglas.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

The defeat of the Chicago nominee is i'm
possible, as A. Link in the Republican chain
adds to its length and strength,-not to be
broken by sham Democracy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

The difference between bear head and .
hair bed. is defined to he that on fees
for shelter, and the other is shelter for
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

The people are emphaticaiy for Douglas
for President against any and all others
Enquier.
What peopleY Show 'emup.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

1t is we'll authenticated fact that q lady
in Connecticut, when last confined, was de-
livered Of a Young coltt Her husband is the
patentee o. q celebrated revolver.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

The bridge over the Rock River on the
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad has beer
so far repaired that the trains piss over il As
usual
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

Good dinners have harmonizing influ-
ence. Few disputes are so large that
they cannot be covered with table cloth.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

Mr.. Fowler, the late detaulting Postmaster
has, it is said, fed to some part Of South
America. When we look at the disgraceful
TRANSACTIONS revealed by the Covode Com
mite, doesn't it seem a burning shame,
that, while Mr. Fowler has had to run
away, Mr.. Buchanan hasn't ?--I Lou Jour
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14
From Once Week.
THE RETURN OF THE FREELY.


"were into port at last, Fred, we've pes,ed the
Dor bar.
see the vane upon the spire blaze IKE fiery star.
The towns in sight, the Cliffs the very torrents
track.
And the windows at St. Arthurs flashing all the sun.
light back.
"Fred, rouse your heart for this, just think Of
mother'sjoy,
And Of our dear blind fathers pride in you his young
est boy.
Fancy how madcap Mary in breath will laugh and
cry,
And, more than all, how you know will gree. you
by and by.
"NAy, neverlook SO white man remember when we
lay ua
bay, go.
You said .would bring back life and strength to heart
and arm once more, #..
Could you but feel the wind that breathed along
own old shore.
of the down,
Isee the yellow gorse that grds the hilltop like a
crown. I.-....
cannot blame your weakness, boy, my tears could
almost flow,
To think Of nearing all left three weary years
I'm sure they're thinking of US with anxious
hearts at come, . -
Warrant me they've heard long since the gallant
Firefy's come;
And little Mary will have been, a hundred times to.
day,
Begging peep through Walters glass, and watching
on the quay.
''wel not be half an hour at home, ere Katie will be
there, .-.a... ..
Blushing like any half blown rose, modest she's
fair.
What not word or smile at that? as II did not
For whom you've bought the shawl and wreath you've
safely slowed below.
''Huzza! we're come to anchor; see the steamers
smoke;
little time, and we shall sit amid dear folk
Come, let help you up, Fred by this you're rested
well."
But the CHEEKY words and loving voice on needless
senses fell.
The sailor boy lay dead and cold upon the sunny deck
A little lock of golden hair hung from his bended
neck.
Twas just as well-hs ne'er could know that his
Katie's breast,
Anothers chilu ook'd up and smiled before il sank to
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

The only persons who are always Gi snitied
are those who are always dull
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

There are in Iowa 1S9 Masonic Lodges
end 1900 members.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-06-14

Rev. Or. Fuller, nf Baltimore, in recent
address at one of the religious anniversaries
in New York, paid the f5kowing tribute to
tStba ,,rocc
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1860-12-01
A IINNY Editor.

The editor Of the Kentucky Uhig, pub
hshed at Mount Sterling, having set out on
n journey, the gentleman left in charge OF
the oihcs thus announces to the readers Of
the Journal his temporary insesture with the
robes editorial.
W. are happy to announce that tho edi-
tor-has gone away, TO be gone three weeks.
lie has not, however, left the paper in the
condition of a Western exchange, which
comes to US headed 'sthe editor gone, the
Js,il At helm'-bus has left Us in charge.
perhans you don't know us. Sorry for you.
But bring box Of cigars and bottle OF
old Bourbon along, and we will allow you
tha honor Of our acquaintance We dont
saw NJ in tho usual editorial sense. We are
net exactly as MIR. Malaprop says, "thrse
gentlemen 10 oue,n but there are two OF US.
The editor knowing our Breckenridge pro-
repsigies, has coupled us with Douglas
msa. "Ses a thief to catch a thief" We
commend his wisdom
lie has left us to fulfill oil his duties
We shall. therefore, besides securing the
election eli Bell and Everett, demolshing
Breckenridge and tickling Douglas, drink all
the editorial whisxey. smoke all the editorial
cigars. and visit oil the editorial sweet
hearts at least three times n week. The
public will perceive that we labor under no
doubts a. 70 our ability 10 perform proper
" oil editorial functions, but We cannot
helm feeling a sense Of devous thankfa!ness
at The unmarried condition Of the editor, as
otherwise, hsiag both bachelors, We might
sna ID disaculs 10 Gil his place.
II anv enthusiastic admirer OF the editor
wants to present him With a suit of clothes.
we woalA .uE sess that now would be an sp-
propris.s time. II anybody owes him, by
settling now be may be assured OF a correct
"saIanes. 90 the books, aud snb rosa. a
.mali discount, a. We are cut OF change,
and the editor has exhausted bis credit for
sssi refreshments.
Anv soaus,s or pound cakes prepared for
the editor BY the fair and gentle sex, aud
which ~oad likely spoil before his return,
may be sent 20 "a with one positive assar-
anes ths, the editor shslI--never know sny-
thin. about il. Should sc hear OF any that
are 40. seat, re shall not fail TO animal
vers severely upon the circumstance in eur
next.
Finally. say young ladies 10 the habit OF
receiving calls from the editor. BY leaving
their name, At this eshes. will be properly
attended 10 during bis aasenee.
p. S.-ws don't know who keeps the hes;
hats in town, ha, We should know II We we're
70 6ad sss ssvsn and . quarter lying en-
cur table sens day.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1860-06-16
GREAT SAIL -LAKE cITY. SATURDAY., JUNE Is. 1850

must yield TO tile more highly cultivated de-.
sircs oftheirsix hundred and twenty.eight,
New York entertainers. Although in.
the matter Of solid food we fear ID will be
difficult for the Committed to bring about
a uianiInity OF sentiment between them
selves and their guests yet when the
question of.liguid Injuries arises, a more
harmonious state or feeling may be count
cd upon. For all bibnl0us refinements
the Japanese have ever manifested o
thoroughly enlightened appreciation.
Following the majestic dinner, a ball
will have its course in the hotel, and pos
isibly also in NibIo's Theater, should so
much additional space he needed. For
this event, preparations will be made to
receive from seven to ten thousand per2
sous, the sight Of whose united saltations
will naturally produce a startling effect
upon the unaccustoned foreigners. But
as the Japanese have not yet experienced
the benefit of polka and the Lancers,
their participation in these perspiring
sports Is somewhat doubtful. The EN-
bellishments and Examinations Of the hotel
on these occasions of revelry, will, We are
informed, be quite Of the japanese order,
and equal to the most bizarre and bril-.
liant that Yeddo could present OF she
other plans for. the dedication of our yisi.
tors we know very little, as the Commit
tee hesitate 70 give q premature declara-
ton OF intentions. No doubt they will be
aseXpensiye as the heart Of man can do.
sire, and sufficient TO occupy as much
Etime as the Commissioners (wilo will be
here about the sth Of June) can afford to
spare. ~. Y Tribune.
The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1860-06-16

to cherish, where happiness and content
ever should be. ,3s
II Is true, there are many instances
chronielcd in the history Of past,ercnts,i
where men willingly met death in the SER
vice Of friend, But this friendship was
based upon conscious reotitude, and q zeal,
Gus desire TO avert evil from another. IL
was not founded upon an imaginary feel
ing, but upon d real and substantial basis
which had stood the test Of years, and the
storms Of life, We may say that de-
pendent will meet death in tho service or
his master, do so willingly, joyfully at his
bidding; but Is it friendship Sometimes
it may be, and at other times il may
not be- That dependent may look
upon it as a moral duty, which he
owes his master for his kindness, He
may look upon it a hundred different ways,
and yet in the end itmay not be friendship.
h Without perfect confidence there scnn
be no enduring friendship. Friendships
o highly moral obligation, in which we
pledge ourselves to be steadfastin orr en-
gagements, So long as our friend is true TO
the principles Of integrity. Lawless men
can have no friendship, however much they
may band together. 1t is purely inter
est which binds them; aud when no
longer necessary to their convenience, is
thrown aside as east-oT garment, to be
again assumed when needed. =..= s. .1= ...
We are told there is honor among
thieves; rather doubtful, Think. Atleast
no good man would wish to he called an
honorable one, if it is so, Rogucs have
mo friendship for each other; for, let u;
be ever SO mean ourselves, we cannot en-
dorse meanness in others. They may b.
true to each other, and are; it is their III
tterest to be so. They are well aware that
should they not lend a helping hand to /
fellow craftsman in distress, when evil be
lfslls themselves, they would be left t.
their fate. We see that il. Is interes
which binds them together, andWhen tina
fails, they have nothing to animate then
in each others behalf. ..> ...
3 Some may say that it is interest which
binds men together, even in the best so
Eciety. So II is; but interest Of a less sci
/ fish aoni sordid kind. We wish to have
reciprocal feelings, md to give us well a
receive good, it is friendship fouudat
upon principle, without one thought %
/ detraciing from augllt belonging TO anc
ftIer. ii is wishing 10 nraIac,tf n'... -!
f Happiness, together with the happiness
those with whom we associate. 81. & !:
i .:. .=5 z. 0floy.