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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

"But," says he, shat bull hain't got any
pedigree"
"Well," says I, "he had father AID moth
er, hadn't he ?"
"Oh, yes--but then nobody knows who
they WERE"
"Well, then nobody knows but they were
just as likely as your bulls parents"
"But, sir, look at my bulls pedigree. There
Skim-milk, by Thunder" &c, and he snow
ed string of names as long as your arm.
SWELL" says to the committee, "are we
to judge the pedigree or the animal ?"
And they said, "the animal of course"
"Thcn," said to the fellow, "wi your
bull get better stock than this?"
"Ofcours he will" says he, "for he's got
a pedigree, and that bull hain't."
"Well." says I, ''your bull has got some
body to brag for him, and the other hasn't,
that's certain. And that sort O. knocked
him. "But," says I, "I've known people
who felt grand over their pedigree, and I've
seen heap of people who couldn't 90 fur
ther back tran their father and mother that
banged them all to pieces for smartness.--
Handsome is that handsome does" says T.,
"and. as the hymn book says, "a mans a
man for a that Pedigree 60 to grass; 60
in for the animal"
SMITHS BULL WINS.
When we got through and looked at our
marks, the other two had Smiths bull Sec
ond had him first SO we talked it over,
and finally, as they did not care much about
it, they altered the figures, and gave Smith
the first premium, which think was right.
AND THE OLD MARE.
Smith had great time over old Nance
1t turned out that each of the other two CON-
mittee- men had friends whose mares were to
be Judged, and they pretty soon picked out
their favortes. SO hekcpt still and let them
talk, and they soon got into quarrel, and
then they appealed to Smith. and he kinder
sided with one, but thought old Nance the
best mare, and finally, to keep the other
from getting first, they sided with him, and
he saw some queer things on that committee.
You see we got our premiums, but you
don't see, perhaps, Colonel, as well as | do,
that it wants something more than merit to
be sure of winning.
GETS IRREvERENr.
The State of New York is great State
the biggest in the Union-and the New York
State Agricultural Society is a great institu-
ton, but if there aia't some of the all-firedest
big humbugs crawling around its Annual
Fair, then I'm a teapot. s.. a..
CONCLUDES.
want to tell you heap more, hut I've
used so much paper ! fear you won't have
patience to print my letter.
Yours to command,
JoHN PLowHANDIE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

DARK HoURs-There are dark hours that
mark the history of the brightest years
For not whole month in the many millions
of the past, perhaps, has the sun shone bril-
liantly all the time There have been cold
and stormy days every year, and yet the
mist and shadows of the darkest hour disap-
peared and fed heedlessly. The most cruel
icy fetters have been broken and dissolved,
and tie same furious storm loses its power
to harm. And what parable is this of hui
man life-of our inside world-where the
heart works at the shadowing of the dark
hour, and many cold blast chills the heart
to its core. But what matters it? Man is
born hero, and it is only in the darkness
and storms that heroism gains its greatest
and best development, and the storm beats
it on more rapidly to its destiny. Despair
not, then. Neither give up. While one
good power is yours, use it. Disappoint-
ment will not be realized. Notifying failure
may attend this effort, and that one, but only
be honest, and struggle on, and it will work
well.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

The Democracy is the same everywhere
| North, South, East, and West. 1t
seeks the ascendency Of the same principles
and the success of the same measures, in al
scctions.-[ Wash. Union. ......
| The Democrats Of the South in the pres.
ent canvass cannot rely on the old ground oI
defence and excuse for Slavery. for they
seek not merely to Maintain it where it is
but to extend 1t into regions where it is un,
known Richmond Enquirer.
The Democracy" is national. 1t is the
same in Maine and Massachusetts, that it is
in Virginia and South Carolina.-[ Al5. ar.
gus.
Nor viii it avail us aught to show that the
negro is most happy and best situated in the
condition ofslavery. five stop there, we
weaken our cause by the very argument in
tended to advance it; for ace propose to talk
into new Territories human beings unfit to,
liberty, self Government and equal associa
ton nith other men. We must go a step fur
tier. Wemust show that African Slavery
is moral, religious, natural, and probably
in the general, necessary institution Of so
ciety.--Richmona Enquirer.
We rejoice in our candidates as national
in our principles as national-the same ev
ywhere-Senator Bright
Make the laboring man the slave of one
man instead of the slave of society, and he
would be better off.
Two hundred years of Liberty have made
white laborcrs pauper banditti
Free society has failed, and that which is
not free must be ubstantial.-Seaator Ka,
son, Of Virginia.
The platform on which we have placed
our candidates is no sectional thing. 1t i.
broad enough to cover, the whole Union
It's principles are the same ir the
free and in the slave States.-!Senator Hun.
ter.
Free society is monstrous abortion, and
tiiC DCdutiiul, Htuitttf,
being which they are trying to adopt.
THE SLAVES ARE GOVERNED FAR
BETTER THAN THE FREE LABORERS
OF THE NORTH. OUR SLAVES ARE
NOT ONLY BETTER OFF AS TO PLY
SlCAL COMFORT THAN FREE
LABORERS, BUT THEIR MORAL
CONDITION is DIFFERENTIATION
Enquirer.
trust that the day will come when the
principles ofthe Democracy, as understood
and practiced at the South, will prevail
over the entire country.--.Senator Ep.
ans.
Slavery exists in Kansas under the Con.
stitution Buchanan.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04
An Unexpected Legacy.

An editor of a small theatrical Journal has
just received legacy in singular fashion.
He had been pay visit to an actress who
lives in the third story ofa house in Rue de
Rcheleu. As he was descending the stair
case door opened, and man in black
dress came out hastily and ran against the
journalist.
pardon, Monsieur" he said and was
about to go on, but suddenly stopping, he
looked at the young man, and added, ''Mon-
sieur, have you ha!fa hour to lose?'
'sTo do whatP"
''To do me service for which you viii re-
ceive hundred francs"
"Do you call that losing half an hou,?--
What is the service?'
"To be witness to testament. Tle
one sent for has failed me, and the man is
dying. VIII you act as witness in his place?'
The journalist consents. lie follows the
notary, enters sumptuousiy furnished
chamber, and approaches the bed where the
dying man lies. The other witnesses are
seated near The old man has only collatcr
al relations. The testament has been drawn
up. 1t is only necessary to sign it. The
curtains are withdrawn to give more light,
and bright ray falls On the face Of the jour,
nalist The old man perceives him, and
makes him sign to approach.
Monsieur" he SAID in n faint voice, ado
you know me:"
Il have not the honor, Monsieur"
"Do you not remember seeing me at the
Theatre Francis?''
mo, Monsieur"
81 can recall it to you Were you not at
the first performance cf the Ecu au Con-
ven?'"
II was there, certainly"
"And I, also. You Ind good seat in
the third row. I had a poor stool in the
aisle A current of air made me shiver---
You offered me your good seat, and took my
miserable one.'
81 was only doing my duty to an old man
and an invalid
They are very rare--these people who do
their duty! Permit me to prove my graft
tude'
The old man then called the notary and
whispered in his ear new codicil. The wit
nesses sign, the notary countersigns with
the customary fourishes. Each witness re-
ccives one hundred f.ancs, and withdraws.
The next day the journalist again visits
the actress. On leaving, he remembers the
man and makes inquiry respecting him.
Monsieur died in the night" is the re-
ply.
The next day he goes 10 the funeral and
pcrceives the notary, who says to him.
"To-morrow the testament will be read.
Do not fail to come. 1t will be for your ad-
vantager
ThejournaliSt took care not TO forget the
invitation. lie was present at the reading.
The old man had left him hundred thou
sand francs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04
From the Lebanon Courier.
CAMPAIGN SONG.

Old Abes the boy to split rail,
Hurrah Hurrah IIxlrrah
Beneath his blows the Locos quail.
Hurrah, Hurrah ! Hurrah
He'll maui them just as sure as sin,
He'll pile them up and fence them in,
Hurrah Hurrab
Hurrah Hurrah
Hurrah Hurrah ! Hurrah
Old Uncle Abe's the people choice,
In him do freemen all rejoice,
Hurrah &c,
It matters not what nag you back,
He'll win the day, so clear tie track,
Hurrah &c.
Old Abe will llmake the "giant" fall.
He'll beard the Douglas in his Hall,
Hurrah &c,
Then let us write upon his crest
The "Giant Killer" Of the West,
Hurrah &c.
The Democrats their fate bewail,
Hurrah &C.,
Disunion's blast has rent their sail,
Hurrah &c,
BY factions torn, they can't unite,
They fight for spoil-each wants bite,
Hurrah &c.
. They've f4ttened on the Federal suck,
Hurrah &c,
Hurrah! &C.,
They're forced to travel t'other road
Half scared to death at John Covode,
Hurrah &c.
Poor Bigler's in an awful sweat.
Hurrah &C..
And so is Yancey and b. Rhett,
Hurrah &C.,
And Jerry Black is mighty sick,
For Schnable's at him with a stick.
Hurrah &c.
And If they do Disunion hatch,
Hurrah &C.,
Old Abe will bring them to the scratch,
He'll hang them on the highest trees,
And prove that they're scedk in their knees,
Hurrah ! &C.
Old Abe will guide the ship Of State,
Hurrah! &C.,
Hurrah &c.
The Union Flag unfurled he'll fling,
And to the nation peace will bring,
Hurrah! &c.
Old Honest Abe, wen call thee soon,
HYTrah! &C.,
Hurrah &C.,
For up Salt River Buck must go,
With Bigler, Yancey, Black 4 Co.,
Hurrah! &c.
But lest they there may lonesome be,
Hurrah &c,
Wen have to send beyond the sea,
And bring them one to cheer their bones,
No other than J. Clancy Jones,
Hurrah ! &c.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

The LIBERAToR OF ITALY AT TUE WASH.
TuB.-Garibaldi washes his own shirts when
occasion requires. After the battle of Mel.
azzo, finding his shirt dirty and soiled from
his personal struggles, he took it off, washed
it in the brook hard by, and hung it up on
the bushes, ate his lunch of bread, fruit and
water, smoked his cigar barebacked, and
wrapt in thought, sat apparently contempla,
ting the drying Of his garment; thus, in the
field or bivouac, sharing danger and hard
ship with the humbleSt of his followers. Di.
rectly his shirt was dry, he went on board
the 7uksri, formerly Tsloei, lying in the bay
on the western side of the peninsula, and
personally directed her to fire on the fortress
and retiring masses.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

Mr.. EDITOR: - Passing through Grand
street, New York, one afternoon, on my way
to the "Metropolitan,' saw before me 1T
tie girl, standing tip-toe upon the steps of an
old wooden house, and Intellectually striving
with both hands, to turn the door knob. She
was about nine years Of age, plainly dressed,
and with rather pretty, but decidedly dir
ty face. AS | came up, she accosted me
with, Here, mister, please open this door" ."
complied with her request, and had regain
cd the walk, when she cried out again, Here,
mister, come backbone Kiss me for it,
1t was in vain that assured the young
madam that she was perfectly welcome to
the little service had rendered: she insisted
peremptoriy, at the same time putting out
her pretty dirty bill, and my galantry de-
manding the sacrifice, kissed her for it.
That was some years ago-and since that
time have good naturedly done both men
and women favcrs, who, by the way they
requited me, would seem to think ought to
KISS tnem Tor IL, 100.
When, though tired with my days tramp
ing, | tender my comfortable seat in the car
to some well dressed lady, | am not aston
ished that she does not acknowledge the civ
ility; am only surprised that she does not
ask me to ''kiss her for it."
When I am bound to New York, and some
friend has requested me to take his daught-
er or sister in charge, am not disappointed
at not finding her ready, and that oar coach
is too late at the depot; but wonder that
she does not ask me to kiss her for il"
When, through second attempt, we reach
the city, and with much loss of time l see
her to ker destination, am not vexed at her
forgetting to refund the money had paid
for her ticket, supper, and coach fare; am
only astonshed she does not ask me to kiss
her for it,"
When | lend lady a valuable book, be-
longing to set, am perfectly agreeable to
its being returned with its back broken, and
with other unmiStakable marks of its having
been the baby's plaything; or when she re-
turns in dlaridated state my newly bought
silk umbrella, accept her apology, but am
surprised she does not add, "come kiss me
for it,"
When oblige alady, and put six postage
stamps on as many California letters buy a
silk dress and send it by express to her
laughter or aunt loan her ten dollars un-
til 'next week." or 'next morning. | am
not vexed at her not making good my dis
bursemcnts; / only wonder that she does
not ask me to kiss her for it."
When. after l have waited on the widow
Harris, as have for over two years; when
after have taken her again and again to
the Museum" the Academy" and the
Howard" when afterI have danced and
sung and played chess with her, so often;
when after have read-Pauline, Juliet, and
Werter, through and through with her
when after have done all these, and many
other little things which it would be hardly
fair to mention, am much surprised or hurt
to see her occasionally flirting with Jones,
Smith, Brown; only wonder-wiR she
take the hint--it's leap year--she does not
say, "Poor man all your troubles shall now
cease; come, Kiss me for ="
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

An Englishman, in one of our towns,
boastirg of his country, sad,-
"There are springs in England where the
most sparkling soda water can always be had
already prepared"
why, that is not to be compared with
lake out west" said a by-stander with
perfectly serious countenance; there you
can procure the most delicious champagne,
already bottled, and the banks are made of
sponge cake" The Englishman cayed.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

A New York paper stainer' describing the
Winans steamship, says ''her exterior Is so
built that in a gale it may be Theoretically
sealed, and in the event of rolling up, her
hull would still go screwing through subrna-
rine depths, frightening dolphins, and scar
ing small sprats into spasms, while her pas
sengers would be as snug'y comfortable. and
as well preserved as sardines in box"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

There ara people in this world quite as
much givep to SANDER as dog is to barking.
The following is an example:
'.Perfumery is an article that indolent
young ladies make use of to supply the place
of clean water and soap"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

An attempt is now making hy the pro-
slavery factions of Iowa, to fuse upon the
basis of two electors for Douglas, one for
Belleverett, and one for Hreckinridse. The
Republicans Of Iowa are prepared to thrash
out the lot, fused o. INFUSED Press and
TribuEk
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04
For the Courier,
To II. *.

It's long since we have met, and time
Has left her traces on our brows, but
still, zee thy image, ns when last we met
That parting, you may have forgot, butI,
Can ne'er forget, It's written or my heart,
Twas at the garden gate, little knew that
That would be our last, twas thy own work
That made II so, we might have lived happy life
You said you loved me, and believed It,
And would have been your wife, had you
But let the wine cup be, that was your only fault
Iloved thee and doth love thee STILL we may
Be happy yet, tits for thee to say. If thou
Art happy, then am content, to live alone
Afar from thee, bnt let that wine cup be
And am thine. JEANETTE.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

In Jackson parish, La, according TO the
Bayou Sara ledger, "there are but two
Douglas men, and one ofthem is IN Jail. -
The accounts are said to be very cheering.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

Said Democrat gleefully to q Republican.
$50 you don't like all your nominations: ?"
Rep can think Of only one thing |
should dislike more
Dem.-''What is that; ~
Rep.-"YerR nominations" exit Demo
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

A Democratic exchange learns that
''there is a very fine Douglas feeling in Nr-
ginia, south of James River"
Probably so fine as to be scarcely fcrccr-
tible
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

A gallant wag was lately sitting beside his
beloved, and being unable to think Of any.
thing else to say, asked her why she was like
tailor. 81 don't know" replied she with
a pouting lip, sunless it's because L msittine
beside goose"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

One of the numerous political biographies
of Douglas states that she is a Yankee by
birth, but Sucker by adoption" Yes, a
fr5isSu sucker.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

"Henry you ought to be ashamedt to throw
away bread like that. You may want it some
day
"Well, mother would stand any better
chance of getting it then, should eat it up
now 2"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

They have dead rattlesnake at Indianap-
oils, Ind, eighteen feet long, and when
living had one hundred and eleven rat
Ties
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

A second attempt TO nominate 8 Douglas
electoral ticket in Mississippi has miserahIr
failed. The nominees won't stand
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

Why is the best article of malt liquor like
the last song in a concert programme? Be.
cause it is the fine ale.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1860-10-04

Pennsylvania The Douglas men cannot
beat him
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-08

FROM CALIFoRNIA.-The Pony Express,
from San Francisco on the oath ult, brings
further California advices.
The Pony Express, carrying the result of the
Pennsylvania election, arrived at San Fran
cisco ODD. The news was received by telegraph
ON the 2lst. 1t produced a marked sensation
in political circles, rendering the Republicans
other candidates despair. The Republicans
are now putting forth great efforts to carry
the State. A bet was made yesterday of S., 900
to S3 900 that Lincoln would carry California,
and another of $4,000 against SO 900 that Lin
coin will get more votes than Brecknridge
Senator Baker from Oregon, has been greeted
with immense crowds since entering upon
campaign duty in this State.
A new canvass OF the probable condition OF
tho next Legislature elicits the fact that sew
enteen Senators hold over from last year, and
will be members Of the next Senate. or these,
eleven support Douglas, four Breckenridge ana
two Lincoln. 1t is thought impossible for
Senator q win to secure enough new members
to the Legisl stature, under these circumstances,
TO gain even q reasonable chance of reelection.
Lieut.. Col. b. l.. Hall, OF The FIRST Dra-
goons, u. S. A., has arrived in San Francisco,
and has assumed command OF the California
division in place of Gen. Clark, deceased.
There was quite an extensive fire in the viii
Iage of Oakland, on the opposite side Of the
bay from San Francisco last evening, destroy
ing an entire square OF wooden buildings. The
loss is heavy, but its amount has not been as.
certained.
An EFFORT was making at Los Angeles to pus b
forward the telegraph on the Butierfield route,
from that place to the Colorado, one party
having subscribed $4,000 for the purpose
This was before news was received OF the in
lention OF the Eastern companies to build
their lines to California by the Central or Salt
Lake route.
Accounts from Washoe state that a new
tunnel eleven hundred feet long had been COM
plsted. striking the Comstock lead two hun
dred feet below the surface, at which depth
the ore taken yields 81 200 per ton. This is an
important test of the extent OF the lead, and
holders If shares in the upper Mexican, Gen.
elated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-08

RUNORHD LOSS OF THE u. S. STEAM GUN
BOAT SKMINoLE.-This forenoon the most
painful excitement prevailed in the naval cir
cles Of this city owing TO the fact that q news
raper letter from Brazil, confirmed by two
private communications. announced the mel.
supposed to be- the u. s. steam gun boat Semi
mole. was seen on Pernambuso, Brazil The
Seminole left Norfolk to join our Brazi!
So uad ron, on the i4th OF July last, or there.
abouts. and was consequently two months out
on the 25th Of Sept, at which date she had not
reached Rio The probability that the rumoE
of her loss IL a cruel hoax, has been altogether
oysrruled in view Of the recent letters from
the ship, which declared her to be cempiete
fniIura-N Y Journal ef Commerce, Ga.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-08
RNew and Is autiful
FALL AND WINTER GOODS!

The subscriber would respectfully announce to
his friends and the public generally that he is now
receiving a large and beautiful stock OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Selected with great care and at prices that viii
snable him to sell unusually low, for cash.
My stock consists
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
In great variety and all the newest designs.
In Gents wear, a splendid assortment of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,
VELVET AND SILK VESTINGS,
NECK TIES, MERINO SHIRTS,
DRAWERS, &c
Also. a large and attractls se stock of HEAV
GOODS, of eyely grade, for negro clothing.
Fine BED BLANKETS.
NEGRO do.
And every other article usually kept in a first
class Dry Goods House.
Call and examine for yourselves.
JOHN l.. SMITHER,
se A-2m No. % M sin street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-08

The Encampment.-The encampment of cav.
airy at the Central Fair Grounds commences
to-day. AT O'Clock last evening, six comp
MES had arrived at the camp, namely: Cover.
nors Guard, Henrico Light Dragons, Com
pany OF Chesterfield and the Troops from
Hanover, Caroline and Amelia coun ties -
More companies were on their way thither.
and Camp Lee will pres ent an imposing spec
tacle this morning. The horses that we saw
were generally good steeds, and the men rode
as II they were used to it. The tents are
pitched on the plat Of ground beyond the Ex-
hibition Hall. Though camp service is new
TO many Of the soldiers, they en- tered upon
their duties with alacrity, and seemed to ant
the experience.
Persons desiring to visit Camp Lee can 20
up in the cars al any hour that suits their
convenience.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-08

On Saturday night last the immense chair
factory of Mr. John Mitchell, at Cincinnati,
was destroyed by rre. The fallihg walls vi
the building crushed an adjoining building
The total loss Is $6U,0O0.
Governor Ellis, of North Carolina, has is
sued his proclamation, setting apart Thurs
day, the 10Th day of November, AS q day Of
Thanksgiving and Prayer.
Capt George b. Sumwalt an old citizen of
Baltimore, and former chief Of the night po-
lice, died on the 9th inst.
john W. Wallace, formerly of Springfield,
Onio, was killed In duel 81 Nashville, u few
days since
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-08

HEAVY ORDNANoE.-A rifled cannon, said to
be the largest in the world, was recently tried
at Shoeburyness. England. 1t weighs six tons
and carries ia 10. shot. 1t is made OF puddleo
steel, ana contains the greatest mass of this
material ever put together. With a charge OF
2o lbs powder, il is stated, q shot was thrown
5A miles.