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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-12-24
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THE COURIER FOR 1864
Volume XVI Old Sc, les.
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md machinery Of the Courier flee, to such an ex
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The MICHIGAN CENTRAL-We this week
ANNOUNCE change Of the running time Of
this road, and in doing SO would again call
attention to its claims upon the continued
favors of the public. 1t is justly regarded
IS one of the best managed, safest, and
pleasantsst roads in the whole country -
There is no road which exhibits to such an
extent enlghted effort to contribute to the
comfort of passengers. A recent trip over
the road enables US to speak advisedly upon
this subiect
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Local and Miscellaneous
Tomorrow is Christina. /, a day iovouslv

Tomorrow is CHRISTMAS 4, a day joyousl y
anticipated by all young readers, for
that is the precise day. on which Santa
Claus will pay them visit. We suggest
that they be ready for the merry old fellow,
having their stockings, good large ones. duly
and advantageously hung up so that there
may be no delay in distributing the goodies
prepared for this occasion. We venture to
make another suggestion, and that's to see
If there are not some soldiers children in
the neighborhood, to whom Santa Claus can
be induced to pay visit. Everybody
should be made happy on Christmas day.
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but additions may be made at club rates, after
club has been raised
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VERY BEST SELECTIONS
best sc ection, ITO per thopsAni.
ESPECIAL ATTENTION!
THE PRAIRIE FABMER,
WEEKLY AGRICuLTuRAL 4 HOME JOURNAL

Estat lIshed in ls4i.l
Devoted TO the teresls Of the Who'll, industrial
Community. An Indispensable companion 10 the
Farmer the orehsrdist and the Housewife.
TIs OiJsf, tie Best and most Widely Circulated
aEsstsra Agricuitayul FuIlicQtion.
Stock Breehsra. Gssin Growers. Cane, Flax Cot
ION AND tobacco Growers, Horticulturists farm Frs
Boys, Farmers Wives and Farmers Dan9htcrs Hii
want this sterling snd popular journal af RIVAL life.
It's record OF the Con iition Of ths ciars AL over
ihe Northwest apd its weekly Market Reports are
of the most re,isbie character. .-tTs
TERMS IN ADVANCE. asflss9
oleoopy, 81; two ssaits, 81; six copies and one
free TO agent. $40; ten comics aud one free as ent
slS. large and liher~i list Of Premiums fered
for larrer Clubs Of subscribers. For samples and
farther particulars, address EMERY AGO.
Nov, S, 81 ~ snt Lake st On oAec, ILIs.
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RELIGIONS Malice.

There will be services in the Episcopa
Hall on Christmas (this Thursday eve. Dec
Gath at 81 o'clock Also on Christmas
morning, Friday, Dec 25h, at o'clock
The public are invited to attend these ser.
vices.
The Christians Tree occasion vii. he on
Christmas evening, at which there will be
an address, singing by the children, and the
presentation of gifts.
An admission fee Of ten cents will lie
charged those no. C ,nnected with the schot /
~ teachers or scholars, to be expended for
the siefit Of the school, The doors will
be open at St o'clock.
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The BARREr HoUss.-The very large
number of our citizens who have occasion to
visit Burlington, are interested in the sue
cess OF first class Hotel in that city. and
we take pleasure in again saying to them
that Messrs. Hooper & Long are keeping
the Barrett House in just the style that
comes fully M to our notions Of what a 4 st
class hotel should be. And in SO doing they
deserve the patronage Of tho public We
are qlite snre all who stop at the Barre,
House will find gnod fare comfortable
rooms, polite attendance and reasonable
charges.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-12-24

SUCCESS Upon MERIr,--If there is an in
stance upon the records of our country
where an article of American manufacture
has made its way to universal favor solely
upon its own merits and without extraneous
AID, It is that of the Chemical Saleratus =
II has only to be sold in one place, and i,
II il deinsnded in another and so it ha.
gone on increasing in kayer until the prod.
nets Of the extensive Chemical Works of D
b. De Land 4 Co., at Farport, Monroe
County, N. r.. are now immense.
This article ID made only at these works
by process known only to the proprietors
and is better for all purposes than soda
Try 1t.
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The ERIE RAILRoAD-The time table OF
this road will be found in another place
This, it is know n, is broad guage road,
and has most important connections. one
with Buffalo so that those who 60 by the
Michigan Central and Great Western, can
reach new York by q route possessing SUI
perior attractions. The Suspension Bridge,
Falls of Niagara, city of Buffalo, and the
glorious scenery of southern New York, the
finest on the continent, can all be enjoyed
by the traveller via this route.
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Mr.. A. Baldwin is er, ctlng large two
story addition to his previously extensive
Carriage Mandatory. Mr.. Baldwin, is one
Of the most extensive ESTABLISHING nts IN the
west. Carriage manufacturing is one of the
most important branches Of our industry.
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Ssow.-A very deep snow fell here on
Wednesday, eight inches on level The
Snow seems to have been general through.
out the country, with perhaps the largest
quantity in this region
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Remttances for clubs must be made ut ONE time,
but additions may he made at any time club rates
after q club has been raised.
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.
For club of ~ copies to address, with SIS, a
free copy of the Weekly.
For a club Of 2gc pies TO one address, with &33 a
free copy of the Tri-weekly six months.
For club of 40 copies TO one address. with sfD =
free copy of the Tri.weekly one year, the Daily
six months -
For a club of 66 copies to not more than two adj
dresses with Sl00, the Daily free one year.
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PT T IT q.

Are you sick, feeble, and
complainingl Are you out
of order. with your system
deranged, and your feelings
uncomfortable These sympa
toms are often the prelude
to serious illness. Some fit
of sickness is creeping upon
you, and should be averted
by a timely u.s. of the right
remedy. Take Ayers Pills,
ard cleanse out the disor-
dered humors purify the
blood, and let the fluids
move on unobstructed in
health again. They sfimu-
late the functions of the
n ..zs:.-sA..
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COUNTY CANVASS. The Board of Super.
yisors met in adjourned session on Monday
for the purpose of completing the canvass
of votes cast at the recent election. We
have been unable to get the full vote in sea.
son for this weeks paper, but shall do so for
next weeks. All the Union candidates re-
ceived their certificates. Their mai critics
range from 1874 to 41s. the latter being the
majority Of Joseph Hayne, for Treasurer
and Recorder. E. II. Stiles and Peter Knox
for Representatives have 412 each.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-12-24
THE "PRACTICAL FARMER .

Is design ed to elevate the farmer his true position
ientifc man. Its editorials are spirited. and
among its regular correspondents are the most sbin
agrculturists IN the country. II will be special
aim make this journal welcome visitor to every
teresting and useful It's Youths Departing mt will be
presided over by gentleman who has for years Desn
teacher Of youth ia OF our best institutions Of
learning. 80.
We shall make our paper the true medium Of sue
cess to grape 30 Khll Each number viii lead the
fleet. 1hr novice cannot meet With loss IL he
viii but follow directions in purchasing the right
kind OF vines or in planting, training and pruning
rem for The garden vineyard.
Our price, inc nding bosh the "Iopa viar" apd
the paper for ohet,hr, is only One Dollar ana Twen-
tyfive Gents, or BY en'i.iiar this amouhi to the
Practical farRer and Scientific Gardiner, No. rs
Park Row y. ", Won win receive weekly agrjculs
,ursi paper equal to abe bssl published IN shis ei-
II must he seen, we think, HAT this atords re-
markahle opportunity 10 nske'ihoney. Twelve dob.
lars At club rates will secure thirteen subscribers so
the Practical Farmer " and thirteen iopa yffes.
worth at the regular price list thirt, nne dollars,
club OF twelve will be entitled to paper atths
cost OF dofia- per annum with the vine gift ami
he person o persons getting up the club wi receive
an extra vine and also our paper free OF charge Tor
one year. thus At the rsgular price of subscriptions
and the vines, make S21. The club vines In all
will be sent nv free Of charge, greater
the numder sent to address less the expense to
each vine, e-.a~.
This liberal offer is made simply to give our paper
more extensive circulation. Wehave stated time and
again that we should spare expense to 0 tain the
largest circulation OF any Agricultural pei ia tps
United States. and viii here say frank thatykSse
club rates afford as but small profit But that
we firmly established. we are pre- pared to make
this liberal offer, knowing that IN the end Ii will pay
us We would advise those Who would secure the
vine to remit ut once Twelve Dollars and will
Sc nd thirteeu dollars and din them with thirteen
subscriptions to the Prsc Farmer " for ear.
II the thirteen papers and vines wanted NJ
one time, the Twelve Dollars Viii thus secure them
on call. $500
The Iona vine Is warranted to u, bA DR. Grant,
tusing his own werls,) ito be remsrtablv st,oag
and rel rooted one year old pIfDts,''- being shs
same named in his cai all que for g each -
COUTANT b BAKER.
Terms Of ts,e T'rlcticat Farmer Con-.
dCHs,d.
One cory one year kiyl.................&f %
ohe copy year and one Iona Vine, the vine
viii be sent by Mail post paid. $50. -. ! -
Thirteen copies and rteeH vines addressI2 w
The odd vine and copy belongs to the club agent.
Address all communications TO
The "PRACTICAL FARMER"
32-i5-3m, No. % Park Row, NJ.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-12-24

The GREAT WESTERN (Canada) Road
This is one of the links in one of the tbro,
rontes to the East, and Is a most excellent
road, some 225 miles, connecting Detroit
and Suspension Bridge The route is level,
the country attractive, and the GERS superb.
A system Of signals TO announce to an
preaching trains, the condition Of the track
u novel feature of this road. Passengers
by this route have an opportunity TO see the
great Suspension Bridge and Niagara Falls.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-12-24

The Episcopal Festival at the Court House
on Tuesday evening was we'll attended and
produced the net sum of 1920. We ac-
knowledge polite invitation to attend, and
regret inability to do so.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1863-12-24

NEw FIaM.-We are happy to find our
friends, F. M. Saunders & Co. with fine
stock of goods. established on M.rket St.
next door 10 Pnnroy's Building. They
are in the wholesale and retail grocery | ne,
and are the very men to carry on this bust
ness proftably to themselves and to the
satisfaction of the public. We wish them
abundant success.
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CHICAGO EVENING JOURNAL
FOR S64,


DAILY, TRI-wEEKLY AMI. WEEKLY
SINCE our last yearly announcement The Ersning
Journal in all its editions has largely increased It's
circula tion and undergone great Improvement.
II has kept on, sin the tenor Of its ways"
supporting the OF the country and of the Gov
eminent with all the zeal and earnestness In its
Keeping in view the one great and alLimportant
issue that is being contested on the battlefield
THE PRESERVATION OF THE REPUBLIC,
we have seen but one course 10 pursue in this emer
gency, namely: to gre q cordial ann constant
support to those seho are at the head oftte Gorsrn-
,Bs,,t and 81 neaysaies of the Unloa representing
our cause and laborng and phting for It's success.
This has been the course OF The Journal thus far
since the commencement OF the War, and this II
will continue to be unit the rebellion shall have
been completely suppressed and the Union fully
stored This is the that patriotic duty dcta-
tes and which, feel assured the loyal people APP
prove.
Eo AL TO THE BEST OF THE NEWSPAPERS
EAST OR WEST,
In the ammount of news and other reading matter it
publishes, and aims to give tae oery latest ne1s,
BY TELEGRAPH OR OTHERWISE,
in Advance ofdH its restern cotemporoyies--an
object 1t has succeeded in attaining in almost ere
important occurrence or erent Of the car thus FUR
To do this, great expense has been incurred and
great effor made, which have been more than
warded by steady an large increase Of patrons.
20 increase our facilities still farther, have
dered.
A NEW STEAM FOUR CYLINDER HOE POWER
PBESS
Of double the capacity Of the one on which The our
nal is now printed. 1t Is now building in New
We have large corps of editors and rer ers in
the city, and able and reliable CORRESPONDENTS in
every department. Of the army and In every news
centre. p
orp DAJIy AND WEEKLY MARKET REPORTS
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And the prosecution of the war against treason
until the authority of the Government is established
over the whole Union. There must be no altering
no steps backward Failure wi entail idshonor
and misery. rendering insecure life and property,
and leaving the country prey to anarchy, rapine
and murder. Too much precious blood a nd vauab BILE
treasure have been sacrificed to stop The
cheapest and shortest road to during peace is
straight forward. If II cost om forefathers seven
OF fearful struggle TO found the Republic II is
surely worth great an effort the part OF this
generation to preserve IL. ns7 =
We have an abiding faith that the ensui ng year viii
witness the complete overthrow Of therebeI fed
eracy. During the past year great victories have
been won, and territory larger than France Ger
many has been wrested from the rebels and restored
to the Union. One more campaign by sea and land
" will close forever the fountains Of sedition and
cruel war"
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Fresh Vaccine matter just received from
s t. Louis. and for sale by Peter Utecht.
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3--aT WESTERN NURSERY!
LOCATED ONE MILE NORTH or
ND III Tx W NH wv IN q
Near. The Camata,.x,

N-1C1IIGClFy.
rNNHlS Nursery has been established here wI,hin
u The last three !esrs, and Is designed be a per-
manent and growing Institution Ii embraces aIsrre
amount OF ground, and occupies one of the most de-
slrsbe situations In Iowa nn feel enc with
the patronage and confidence that have already
received from the people of this vicinity to pc severe
IN my determined purpose to make this Nursery one
OF the largest and best in the West.
have a. loo al habiatiun anti ~ raue and b,ld
myself resp nsble for the character ard quality OF
sales that go from my nursery. one sold BY nysef
or by my authorized agents. am prepared TO sun,
ply ths people Of this part of souther.. Iowa with
M Desirable Varieties
OF summer Fall and Winter Apples expressly select.
I'D and best adapted to this section Of Iowa.
Standard and dwarf Pears wN ~
Peaches. \ ectsrines.
Plnmbs, Cherries,
Currants, Gooseberries,
RasI berries, Strawberries,
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Price, IS cents per Box. or Soxes for s..
Prepared by Dr. J. C. AVER c., Lowell, Mass

Agents.. l.. Taylor, Stout & Cow a..
Peter Utecht, O,iunwa; q. T, kn'ght
Agency CITY j Finley, p. Richmond
j. l.. Sinnard, Krkville.
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GRAPE WIN YES. iiyIUsA.s, &c.,

together with the best varieties of EvERGPEENS
DECl IloCs, and ORNAMENTAL TREES and
sHRuBsi ROSES and yIN@S at prices as low as the
Burlington or other reli bile nurser les. SAIL.
Particular attention will be paid to
STRICTLY FILLING THE ORDERS
or those who do not come In person. and when dis
cretionary power is left With me, the 80
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Wyo NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF ROTH sExEs-
III A Reverend Gentleman having been restored
to heath In few days after undergoing all the
al routine and irregular expensive modes Of treat
ment without success considers II his sacred duty
to communicate to his afflicted fellow creatures the
MEANS or CURE. Hence, on the oceipt of an adj
dressed eope, he will send (free) copy of the
prescription used. Direct to
Dr. JOHN NJ. DAGNALL, 1856 Fulton ct. Brooklyn Y
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A FIRST GLASS NEWSPAPER.

But the CHICAGO TRIBUNE while fearless in the ex-
preston OF Its opinions and patriotic in its en- dea-
vprs aims at being first class newspaper. IL brings
the news to the people OF the northwest days
sooner than the papers of the seaboard.
The contents of the Weekly Tribsne embrace:
1st.-A complete current history of the progress of
the War, with the general news OF the day.
2d-Copious Geographic dispatches and speci n
correspondence, containing the latest news from all
parts, down 10 the hour Of going to press.
3d-Reports of meetings, whether political reli-
gious, agricultural, educational or misceils neous
4th-Proceedings Of Congress and State Legisla
lures, important speeches and documents.
5th.-Market reports, embI acing every article the
farmer or dealer can expect tp find qp oted in a
paper The TRIBUNE has achieved the highest repd-
tation a commercial paper
6th-Carefuly prepared agricultural and horticul-
tural articles by" Rural, and other able writers
the farm and garden.
7th-Poetry, Tales, Anecdotes aud G ossip, Reviews
and pleasant miscellany.
TER WS.-Poyabie in Advance.
In consequence OF the high price OF white paper
and the great increase in the wages of printers
the enhanc ed cost Of everything connected with
printing the following the lowest terms which
the TRIBUNE can be afforded. There will be de-
Walton from the rates:
Weekly, single subscribers months Al .OO. . A. Oh
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Dyscntery, DiarrhGa, Relax, Worn

From DR.. j. G.. Green, Of Chicago.
Your Pills have had long trial in my practice,
and hold them in esteem as one of the best aperi-
ents have found. Their Alternative effect upon
the liver makes them an excellent remedy, when
given in small doses for bilious dysentery and diar
rhGd. Their sugar-coating makes them very &C
ceptable and convenient for the use Of women and
children.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Washin ofan. n T. 5fh Eel 1gsf

WasHngton, In u: y 'tn ~, topG
hospital practice ever since you made them, and
cannot hesitate to say they the best csthartic
we employ. Their regulating action on the liver is
quick and decided, consequently they are adj
mirable remedy for arrangements of that organ
Indeed, have seldom found q case of bilious dis
ease SO obstinate that it did not readily yield to
them. Fraternally yours, ALONZO BALL, NJ. D.,
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From DR.. Theodore Bell, Of NeU York City.
Not only are your Pills admirably adapted to their
purpose aperient, but 1 find their beneficial
effects upon the Liver very marked indeed. They
have in my practice proved more efiectual for the
cure of bilious complaints than any one remedy
can mention ] sincerely rejoice that we have at
length purgative which is worthy the confidence Of
the profession and the people
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-05-21
York Il Cumberland Railroad,
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT

Ca3zaHl On and after Monday, April 9Th. 1853,
v~sp-kEtrains will leave follows, until further
orders
Leave Saco River for Portland at 6l5 and 8 90
A NJ, and 330P. NJ
Leave Portland for Saco River at 7.45 A. M, and
2 90 and $50 p. NJ
The 200 p NJ. train ont, and tbs 900 A. NJ. train
into Portland, will be freight trains with passenger
cars attached.
Stages connect at Saccarappa daily for South Wind
ham, Windham Centre and Great Falls.
At Gorham, for West Gorham, Standish, Steep
Falls, Baldwin. Sebago, Bridgton Hiram, Lining
ton Cornish, Denmark. Brownfeld. Lowell, Frye
burg and Conway, Bartlett. Albany, Jackson and
Eaton, n. ii.
At Buxton Centre. for West Buxton ,Bonny- Eagle
South Limngton Limington and Limerick.
At Saco River tri-weeklv. for Hollis, Limerick
Osspee, Newfeld, Parsonsfied Eff CHAM, + reedom
Madison. Eaton, Cornish, Porter Sc
apo diff DAN CATIFNTFR. SUIT
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livery Amiy, NJ TINS season, shouio use tine
SAMBUCI WINE,
celebrated In Fprope for IN. al and hereer;.
on.,;ss "a g.n,fa st;,n.,.nt Tan;. M, 80. "A
udnrss. ssne , snmaa nv Ionic, Daisne. ana
nsed IN E,ro,sasn erd x,er.s.n uaS,;t. 's,sa -.
some of The 9r.t famiiies IN Fnrons and amer;es "
AS TONIC
II as no equal causing an appetite and building up
the system being entirely pure wine OF most val
liable grape
AS A DTuRETIC,
II imparts healthy action of the Glands Kidneys,
and Urinary Organs very beneficial in Dropsy 6 ont