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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02
Winter Attention 10 Orchards.

The good price realized for apples, the
present. season, should lead the farmer to give
his orchard fair chance to keep up its bear.
ing. Ifupon new land, or rich meadow, it
may bear well for succession OF years.
But eventually it will want manuring, up
on almost any soil. 1t should have atten-
ton every year, even if it is not manfred.
Pruning should not be delayed beyond the
middle of this month, unless deferred until
midsummer, which is a preferable season
Remove all dead limbs, and the small limbs
that cross each other. An inverted umbrel-
la is good shape for the head of small trees
Remove the loose bark by scraping, and the
scale bugs and other insects by washing with
soft-soap and water, mixed half and half
Examine all the small limbs for cocoons of
insects. A young orchard th-ives much
better to be cultivated and cropped with
roots for the first five years. Manure lib
orally, and make a deep rich soil for the
roots to penetrate in after years. Apple
trees in grass ground do better for mulchin.
We have seen stone heaps. made around
them with decided advantage. But dccom-
posed muck is better, and good compost
from the barn cellar, aload to tree, is better
still--now is good time to apply it.-Amer-
lean Ayricultualist.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

HORRIBLE AccIDENT.-An accident occur
red at Bellows Mill, on the Iowa river, Sat
urday morning which has sert thrill of hor-
ror through every one who has heard of it,
1t appears that young German, named 10.
scph Hrt, at work in the MILL had occasion
to examine some of the lower machinery. and
while doing so, the skirt of his coat caught in
some largo cog-wheels, he was drawn be.
tween them, and literally cut in two in the
middle. His knee was drawn between the
cogs and stopped the mill. When found his
body was still warm, and in his hand was q
lighted candle. His funera! took place al
the new Catholic Church on the Makce ridge
last Sunday morning, and was largely atten
ded. Hirt formely lived in Dunleith.--
Lancing lIowa) Mirror, GOTH
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02
DISEASES oF,yYE LTyEy,.

You may always know when your liver is out oi
order, when you what Is called bilious, by any
of the following symptoms pain In the side aud back
dizziness dull headache, bad taste In the mouth Ia
the morning, sallow coiored complexion, yeiiowish
tint in the eyes, costveness, diarrhoea OF Shiny
dark color low spirit and dismal forebodngs 1t Is
acknowledged by all physicians and Others who have
their action, that JUDSON'S MOUNTAIN HERD
PILLS are perfect cure for all bilious Affections
So pleasantly do they search out and drive away the
seeds of disease, that all persons living In country
where Fever and Ague. and all other bilious diseases
prevalent, will find they should be without
them. From two to four Pills each night going to
bed, will in short time drive away the sickly yellow
look Of bilious persons and brig to their checks
beautiful glow of perfect health. Judson's Mountain
Herb Pills arc sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
PUBLIC opinion has declared that Curtis Compound
Syrup Of Sassafras stands uneq laed among the
edes offered for speedily curing diseases of the Lungs
Chest and Throat
His Mamaluke Eminent has become Of the sta
pie articles Of trade. Merchants might ~ well be
without sugar and coffee. Every family should keep
constant supply of these medicines ON hand.
January II, lS60-lm
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

GRAND DUCHY OF OLDEsBURG CLAIMS A
CINCINNATI MERCHANT.-Mr. Joseph Schier-
berg, who left Cincinnati about the first OF
October last for a tour in Europe, has been
arrested in Germany on pretended claim of
military service due to the Grand D,sby of
Gutenberg. He thus relates the circumstan-
ces in private letter to friend
'This morning. before breakfast, as was
taking walk on Cow street, in the City of
Damme, for the purpoae of getting a good
appetite, was met by a'man in military cos
tune who asked me politely to take a walk
with him to the police Office | at first
thought it a great honor to receive such an
invitation. Arriving at the police office,
was introduced to the Mayor. After passing
the usual rounds ofintroduction, he told me
| was his prisoner, and called the officer to
arrest me. He read to me the warrant on
which the arrest was made. 1t was claimed
that owed military duty to the Grand
Duchy of Oldenburg. | told him l was
Ieadyto be taken to prison, or be disposed
of as he thought fit, but | wanted some
breakfast first, to which proposal his honor
goodnaturedly assented, taking care, how
ever, to give policeman as an escort to and
from the table. l don apprchend much
danger of being made soldier. have just
written letter to Joseph A. Wright, the
United States Minister at Berlin, Prussia,
and explained the facts to him."
The man thus arrested has been twenty
five year an American citizen, and of course
is in the fullest manner entitled to the pro-
lection Of our Government. There can be
little doubt that he will be promptly released
on the proper presentation of the case by our
Minister at Berlin. Hanover has gracefully
yielded the point in similar instance to the
American doctrine on the subject of allegi-
ance, and the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg will
necessarily do the same.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

New Coal MlNE.-A vein of coal about 81
feet thick, has been opened on the land of
j. W. Dixon ESQ., in one of the additions of
this city on the east. We are informed by
the experienced miner who opened the vein,
that it is a very valuable one. Iron ore IN
considerable quantities was found in the
same locality. The supply of coal in this
region is inexaustable, and iron ore is also,
abundant This fact invites the attention of
manufacturers.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

The st, Louis papers say that the sever,
lty OF the weather and the staenatlon Of
business, and the very limited demand foi
labor, have caused good deal of distress
among the poor of the city. The suffering
indigcnt are far moro numerous at this tim,
IN st. Louis than would be supposed. Some
gentlemen have undertaken to solicit all
from the citizens.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
DR.. Christiess Aguc Rnlsam.

Messrs. Hunt Gardner-Gents: I wish to make
known to the public article from which have de.
rived more benefit than fr all other medicines which
l ever used 1 have been suffering from Fever and
Ague and its effects for the last five years, in which
time have scarcely enjoyed single day of good
of DR.. CHRrsTIES AGUE BALsAM. In a few days found
myself clear Of ague and rapidly recoverngin health.
have not felt a symptom since commenced taking
it, (about moaths), although constantly exposed to
cold and weather. To my friends and the public gen.
orally, suffering from this disease in any FORM would
say, procure bottle. and health, constitution
and money. J.B. GROSUOST.
sS3" See advertisement. Sold by J. L. TAYLOR.
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ACCIDENTAL DEATH.--We learn that Mr.
Heman Seymore, of Danville Township, Des
MONIES county, was instantly killed by the
kick ola horse which he was leading to wa
ter, on Monday of last week. Mr.. Seymour
was sixty-two years of age, had lived in the
country % years, and was universally re-
spectod as a good citizen and neighbour
Hack Eue.
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Snow AND SLEIGHING.-It commenced
showing on Wednesday evening Of last
week, justafter we went to press, and showed
all night, giving us about eight inches, more
than we have had at one snow this winter.
Sleighing was pretty good for few days,
and was improved to the extent of the sleighs
and cutters in and around the city. In fact,
dashing equipages, bells and bellies, were de-
cidedly prominent for few days.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

Boswell was ons day complaining that he
was sometimes dali eyes, yes" cried l. r !
Kane, "Homcr sometimes, mods" Boswell
being too much clated with this, my lord ad
ded: "Indeed, sir, it is only chance you
have of resembling Homer"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

ANOTHER SwINDLE.--It is stated that ef
forts are or will soon be made to circulate the
bills Of the Boone County Bank of Indiana.
We are assured it is Of the Hartford Sychanyq
stripe-an un'nitigated swindle. Lock out
for the worthless stuff.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

New FIRM.-Messrs. Dammler & Broad
back have formed copartnership in the
butcher business, at the old stand Of the for
mer, corner Front and Court-st.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

BREAKERS AuEAD.-The New York Times
concludes there are breakers ahead for the
Democracy, and that an irreprcssibie con-
fict is ripening between the two sections.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

If you want your watches repaired, take
them to Nunamakers.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

FoR TIE Sous OF MALr-A.-Thcr's chic
among ye takin' oats.
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OTTIJM w a
Attention Farmers.

WYE will. and after October 18th. grind wheat
w for she sth, or twelve and half cents per
bushei, lower toll than other Mil In wapcifo
county, the usual toll being the 9Th.
Give cali, and convince yoursev~. that the
"Farmevs' Milf Is tho placetoget grnGing done
october l3, 1889 n3i- il.u MLBrRN co.
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BYRKIT BROTHERS.,
G. ~ m s NIT II s

HAVE shop in Ottumwa where they intend TO
III manufacture and keep hand Rifles OF the
best quality and will also sell the at lower figures
than they have offered them In any market
Repairing Of all kinds done short notice, and
reasonable terms. e1sy- All our guns Warrsntea
SHOP on Front st., doors west Of the Post Office
sign Of the big gun. Doc l5th-a0-3m.
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The Cheapest Property.

vUNIE proprietor of this paper has rhisty lots
y favorahiy situated between the hnsirers portion
city and the Depot which he viii se 70 actual
settlers at prices below the market, aud tctHa
which will enable every one 20 own = ltcmestrAd.
grow rich ky its rise In value. improve nj pteAsuxo
and rent. Call at this Office and see X thiA n
not -
Several Dwelling Houses for srie Frat rate tnyeffs
mcnts. Enquire at the Courier ONCE, 90 " 4 q
Nov. 10, 1852 s,a@sSt% - g
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FORTY DOLLARS PER- MONTH";
@n6A AGENTS WANTED, TO travel and solicit
sDUAJ orders for the celebrated
PATENT FIFTEEN DOLLAR SEWING MACHINE.
Salary 80 per month, with all expenses paid. For
sample machines and full particulars apply to or adj
dscss, with stamp for return postage,
1. NJ. DAdGErT a CO., 2l0 Washinsson-st
Dec. 20, 1859. Boston, Mass.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

a Ionic EATON would respectfully inform the
IA citizens Of 0ttumwa and vicinity, that lac will
give course of Ten Dancing Assemblies, to be held
at the Court House, semi-monthiy. Due notice OF
each will be given.
THR Sth WILL Be HELD OH FRIDAY EVENING,
JANUARY 9th.
Every effort will be made TO render these SOCIAL
GATHERINGS pleasant and agreeable. The public are
invited to attend.
FLooR MASAGERs-C. W. Kittredge, Y. W. Hawley,
A. Eaton. Tickets may be had Of the Managers.
Terms--75 cents for Gents. Ladies' free.
Oct 10. 1859.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-02-02

T0 Pubifshers...Thes subscriber has for sale
the following sizes Of News Printing Paper, to witt:
22x32; l2x34; 24x36; and 25x37. which he afford
at about Burlington prices. Publishers West Of Of
tumwa can send by teams coming to the Railroad, at
. very triaing expense, and can order often. PLb-
fishers who may desire TO purchase of win please
advise me promptly. stating quantity and size wanted
Terms, cash rags on delivery.
wv. NORRIS,
OrrUMwA, Feb. 1, 1860. Courier office.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy.

DEP CAPTURES:
tsf Morning Passcn-er leaves Bur. 100 Am
2d Accommodation do do do 8.oUp.m
3D. Evening 10 do do 710 pm
ARRIVALS
ist -ynrn'r Pass on:yer arrives at Bur. E80s.m
2d Acco-rd'n do do do 8.00p.m
I'D Evcn,g do do do 6.t0p.m
The above trains make close connections with the
n. & VI. r. r. Mt Burlington, and with all the r eat
eastern thoroughfares at Chicago. ID. REMICK,
May l2, is39 n91l-y. Gen1 Ag't O.. r. RR
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14
THE Law OF NE wspApERs.

J. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to
soninuO their subscriptions
2. If Subscribers order the discontinuance Of
their paper the Publisher may continue to send
to them until MI arrearages are paid, and sub.
scribers are Responsible for NIL numbers sent.
g. II Subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the office to which they are directed,
they are held responsible till they have settled
their bills, and ordered their papers discontinued
a. The Courts have decided that n refusal to
take newspaper or periodical from the Post
Office, without notifying the publisher, and the
payment of~~al arrearages, is pr,ma jace evidence
OF fraud
o. Subscribers of newspapers or periodicals re
moving, are liable to pay SO long as the paper or
periodical may be sent to the residence of the
party at the time of subscription, unless notice
is sent of such removal to the publication Office
0. Many persons who subscribe for newspapers
think that unless the publisher can show their
names on the subscription list" they are not
liable to pay even for the papers they receive ana
take out of the Post Office. But law. as wellss
equity has decided in favor of the publisher.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14

We have just seen ore of John Browns pixies,
which was obtained by one of our young towns
men, Mr.. George Hahn, while on y visit recently
to Harper's Ferry, It'll indeed, formidable
instrument, surprising in ingenuity and strength
Of workmanship, that weapon which rendered
the progress of the Grecian phalanx SO irresist-
able. There is no estimating the deplufable
execution these weapons may have committed in
the hands of an infatuated and reasonable raid,
where anything like concert of action was en-
forced. The weapon is something after the
fashion of two-edged sword-made evidently
to thrust or strike. The blade is about eight
inches long, with handle about six feet long.
lis simplicity is peculiarly adapted to the war
iare of those utterly ignorant of the higher and
more modern mode of discipline; and while it
shows m ingenuity worthy the contemplate
authors of that dsgracefnl plot, it shows but too
plainly the purpose for which it was intended,
But contrary to the expectations Of "crazy
Giddings," and the diabolical teachings of Seward,
the hand of Omnipotent Vigilance stayed the act
of treason. and shattered into contemplate
reality, the hope which conferred the eNertions Of
the Republican party.
They may attempt low to fix the infafhy on old
Brown for the purpose of palliating their own
But Southern men are not to be duped by this
miserable subterfuge We recognize in the one
a willing but infatuated instrument. The mottre
poteer is somewhere else. 1t skulked behind the
damnabe act, and returns with well feigned hor-
rors to ask: "What noise of murder is this ?"
Thou cans't not say did it." They are per-
feCtly cumplacent iii sacrificing the subaltern, to
secure the acquittal of the principals. The
solemnities of justice have been fneeted out to
the minions rhN generals still live. The South
should not be recrennt to her duty, but pursue
the coadJutors of old Brown in his reasonable
designs though their trail desecrt ted thesc0uncil
chambers of our Government
Those members of Tho SENATE who haze lately
been appointed on n committee Of Investigation,
under Mr.. Mason's resolution, have arduous
duty to perform, the effects of which, if perform
ed, will be felt Throughout the South. They
should push their investigation until the subject
is exhausted, OF the damnable infamy of others
who have been engaged in it, has been held up
to the scorn of patriots and an indignant and
outraged country
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14

BRANCH AND Grow DFFICULTY.-It appears
from the card of the former of these gentlemen
that the latter, when called upon TO give satsfac-
ton for Installing language used in the House,
refused, upon the ground that he is 'law-abiding
man." This man Grow has acquired some repu,
taton as fighting man and bully but it seems
that when y truly ohiralric Southern man calls
upon him :" to face the music" he suddenly be-
comes Christian, His conversion was as rapid
if not as miraculous, as was that of Saul of
Tarsus. He, forsooth, a law-ahiling man and a
Christian The very man who wishes to under
mine and sap the foundation of the Government
and laws Of the country, and who, too cowardly
himself, wishes to stimulate others more desper-
ate, to murder, boodshed and robbery. Ont
upon such canting hypocracy and craven coward
ice
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14

THE ARMY, THE PAST YEAR.-In his
annual report, just issued, the Secretary of
the War Department says:
The authorized strength of the army is
1866 men, all told. On the first of july,
the date of the last complete returns, the
actual number reached 17,40S. OF this
number there are not more than about ii i,
900 men available for active service in the
field. This little force has been engaged,
with its usual activity and efficiency, since
the date of my last report, in the discharge
of its arduous and multifarious duties, being
required to man about 1870 permanent gar.
risons, posts and camps, scattered over an
area Of 100000 of square miles. Under
these circumstances it has been obviously
impossible to give that ample and perfect
protection to our whole frontier which our
citizens have right to expect, and which it
is the duty of Government to afford. In.
dian depredations have been committed on
our Southern and Mexican border, which as
yet have been unchastised for the want of
men. | hope to make such an alteration in
the disposition of the troops next season as
will prevent any repetition of these outrag
es in future on that frontier,
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14
Photographed to the N. 0. Picayune,
AFFAtRS IN WASHINGTON.

AprAAnD IN HAohAANNh @''
WAsHINdToN, Jan. 10.-The effort to
unite the anti.Republican members of the
House of Representatives on Mr.. Hamilton,
of Texas, as their candidate for Speaker,
has again failed. They do not seem to be
willing to unite on any of the names SO far
brought before them.
The Committee of the Senate, to whom
the McLane treaty with Mexico, was refer
red, are to report soon; and, it is stated,
this report will be of favorable nature.
PROCEEDINGS of CONGRTGSs,
THREE MORE INEFFECTUAL BALLOTS FOR
SPEAKER.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.--fn the Senate
to-day, Senator Iverson made an elaborate
speech on the doctrine of squatter sovor.
eighty, strongly opposing that principle.
In the House of Representatives, three
more ballots were taken with nearly the
same result as those Of last week. The
prospect of an organization appears as dis,
tant as ever, except that the vote for Haml-
ton continues generally larger than that for
merly cast for Bocock.
On the last BALTIC to-day, (the thirty
second,) the whole number of votes was
219; necessary to choice, 10; Sherman
received l05; Hamilton, 49, The remain,
ing 26 votes were scattered AMONG nun
Der of members
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-The American
Congressman were in caucus last night, and
decided that they could not support an anti,
Lecompton Democrat without sthltifyiug
themselves.
The Times Washington correspondent
says W. II. Seward has urged the Republi,
cans to concentrate on Gilmer, of North
Carolina, or Corwin, of Ohio, for Speaker.
The same correspondent says the Demo,
cratic side of the Senate, except Douglas
and Pugh, studiousIy avoided Seward on
his entrance to the Senate Chamber.
WAsHINGroN, Jan. 0.-The Louisiana
delegation in Congress waited on Postmas-
ter General Holt to-day, in body, for the
purpose of cliCiting from him u:h informa-
ton as he might communicate in relation to
the mail service between this city and New
Orleans, and to urge the claims of Louisi-
ana to improved facilities and the enforce,
ment of greater regularity on the part Of
mail contractors in delivering the mails
The result of the interview is not definite
ly known, but it is understood that Post.
master Holt gave them little encouragement
to expect any improvement in the facilities
afforded by the Department; on The contra
ry, that the Department contemplates re-
ducton of the present service, on the ground
that arrangements for the postal service of
Louisiana entaled an expense to the De.
of halfa million dollars per annum
in excess of the revenue accFuing therefrom.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14

NEGRO VOLUNTEERS IN MASSACHUSETTS,.
A New York dispatch to the Charleston
Courier, If the Oath ut., says:
A special dispatch from Boston states
that Governor Banks has vetoed bill,
passed by the Massachusetts Legislator,
revising the law code Of that State He
bases lis objection OH the military clause,
admitting negroe, as volunteers, saying that
this is unconstitutional and conflicts with
the Federal cnactmcnts. This intelligence
has carscd great excitement among the
Republicans in Congress, while it is genor
ally hailed MS The first decided indication If
the adoption Of a more conservative course
by the North.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14

Hon. B. r. WEBB.-We regret to state
that this excellent gentleman, the recently
elected Secretary of State, has reached Jack.
son in state of health so poor as to forbid
the indulgence of hopo that he will soon
be enabled to enter upon the discharge Of
the duties ofhis ofi.e. They will, however,
be we'll and faithfully performed by Mr..
John H. Echols, who has been connected
with the Office for the last six years.
The predecessor Of Mr. Webb, Col. Dill
worth, has left for his homo in Tishomingo
county carrying with him the warmest ess
TEEN and abiding confidence of all whose ac-
quantance he has formed since be came to
reside at the Capitol. The State can never
call to her service worthier man than A. B.
Dilworth. -Mississippidn.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-14

SELLING LIQUOR TO SLAVES The at
tempt to convict cofFee"house keepers of a
violation of the law has, in almost all cases,
proved frutlcss. Yet every slave owner has
palpable proof that bis servants are furnish
ed alcoholic mixtures that not only unfit
them for service but absolutely bring them
to the druukard's grave. We must have a
law framed to meet the case. The public
good as well as private protection unfortun.
ately requires such legislation. Presump.
ton must be take as Legal proof A slave
has 10 business in drinking saloon. 1t is
the duty of the keepers of such establish
ments to forbid the presence of slaves within
their DOORS