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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-01-20

DIsappoiSTED man applied 70 Dr. jackson.
the celebrated chemist OF Boston, with box Of
specimens:
-aCan you tell me what this Is, sr?''
Certainly can sir that is iron pyrites-
what, SIT IN voice Of thunder.
Iron pyrites! and what Is that 2
That's what il Is said the chemist, putting a
ot on the shovel over the hot Goals, where It disap
peared. "Dross-
And what Is iron pyrites worth 2
Nothing Why, there's woman who owns a
hin full Of that IN our town. and We married heri't
AyEcDorEs or PRFsIDEsT LIScoix.-We find
the following in the Washington correspondence Of
the Boston Post:
.sWhen Nr. Chase called on him the day after his
appointment to the bench he aisaded in the cDurse
Of their interview; 70 the fact that he once had a
sweetheart in Richmond The President saii he
had better abandon all thoughts of coarfing IN 3ich
mond henceforfh. and attend 10 his court 10 Wash
ington On the same day gentleman gained an
audience with the President and made COMPLAINT
that the Secretary Of Var had refused to release q
friend Of his from prison notwithstanding the re-
lease had been ordered by the president himself-
Mr. Lincoln replied that be had an understanding
with Mr. Stanton, 10 the effect that when the latter
vas in possession OF facts which made il prouer in
such cases to retain the parties IN custody for a
time be should suspend the order Of release. The
gentiAman not satisfied with this explanation, at
tempted cast the blame Of the affair upon Secrs-
taTy Stanton, when Mr. Lincoln. with significant
smile, said .My friend, ron should remember the
passage Of Scripture which says Accuse not d ser
yant unto his master. The visitor remarked that
be had been an attentive reader Of the Bible, but
be could not ree0llect such a passage in it, 0h
You'll find il in the thiTtieth or thirty frst chapter
81 Proverbs, said Mr. Lincoln. And the gentle.
man went home aud read Proverbs xxx, TO- sAe-
case not servant TO as master, lest he curse thee
and thou be found guilty.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15
SEOR THE HOLIDAYS''
FIRST PREMIUM
IMPROVED
SIS m2SGME';nSs nSsE, SIS
THE EM9ODIMENrU OF
PRACTICAL U rILITY AND
EXTREME SIMPLICITY.

Ah6 EN- ASODlMENI Of
PRACTICAL U rILITY AND
EXTREME SIMPLICITY.
Originally patented Nay l3. 1852: improvement
patented June 9Th, 1862. The celebrated FAMILY
GE~ SEWING MACHINE. with patent caInPmo
attachment = most wonderful and elegantly con
stru cted Novelty is NoIsEL in operation. nses
tbe srRAiGur HsEDLs, scws with DouBLE on
SIsols Ts.EAD Of .ll kinds. Makes the Running
St,tcn more perfect and regsia, than by hand.
and with extraordinary rapidity. making IL
stitches escn REVOLUTIONS Of the WHEEL. Will
gstaer, hem. tuDEe. shi,r. fucf, run W Breadth,
&c &c; requires no change Of stitch - xOf
LIABLe 70 GEl our or 0RDRa and will last LIFE
TINS, being the STRONGEST MACHINE made. II has
taken tie PREMIUM ut STATE FAlRs. end received
the approval Of all the principal journals and Of
thos. who have USED them.
:. pOr the Dressmaker it 10 invaluable Tor the
household It supplies . vacant place DO
dey's Lsdys Booi.
This machine surpaasea oil others We have
seen. and Il would require cOumn to enumerate
to numerous virtues. ."-Demoesat Davenport
With = single or double thread. i sileptly
yet very rapidly. with common needle, makes
the running stitch exactly like the hand sewing
All persons who buy or offer for sale limitations
OF this genuine Machine. will be prosecuted for
arrangements on the patents. This 10 the only
iow Driced Machine secured oy patent.
Single Machines sent TO any part Of the coun.
intructions o. receipt ofprice. Is. Agents want
ed every where. Circular containing Liberal In
ducements sent free
Address all orders to -
FAMILY GEN SEW iNG' G'MACHINECO.,
novl5-dwlv1 ONCE. 1O2 Nassau street. NY
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

DANcERousLY 1LL.-We much regret to
learn that our we'll known and highly es-
tecmed fe low citizen, Lewis A. Macklot,
Esq, is dangerously sick His attending
physicians arc fearful that his recovery is
beyond the range Of possibilities.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

MAsoxIc BALL.-A grand ball will Be
given At LeClaire Hall. on the 2Sth inst. :,
under the direction Of the Masonic Frater
nifty. It will be grand affair unqucstion.
ably.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15


what you are to get.
ARtICLxs 10 Be SOLD FoR 81 EACH.
100 Gold Hunting cased Watches each. .tll5
loo Cola Watches Observation-Disclosures. 70
900 Ladies Gold Watches. ~
geo Ladies' and Gents Watches. s........... :. Is
5000 Vest, Guard and Neck Chains =. .t5 to ! o
5000 Oval and Chased Gold Bracelets. :. a to 10
1000 Revolving Castors.......... Is to / s
5000 Ladies' California Diamond Rings. 3 to 8
5000 Magic Spring and snap Lockets. -. A to 10
10000 Gold Pens, with = lvei mounted
holders &C.. ........ ..........4 to
10000 Gold pens. with Silver Extension
Cases AID Pencils. .. .......4 4 to 8
500 Sets Ladies' Jewelry ry..............5t to 10
5000 Tea, Dessert i Table spoons,pr doz .l2to2 2
5000 Dessert aud Table Forks, per doz. IA t. "a
40" Butter Knives. per pair. 6tc 10
5000 Napkin Rings, per pair ....4 TO 10
$1,000 uther articles ..................4to to 10
Certificates Of all the various articles, stat
ing what each one can have. first put into
envelopes. sealed up. and mixed; and when or
dered. aret ken on. without regard to choice,
and sent by mail, thus giving all fair chance.
On receipt OF the certificate you can see what you
can have, and then il is at option to send 81
and take the article or not.
One Of these envelopes will be sent by mail on
receip. of rs cts; hve for 81, eleven for a. thir
tv for Is. sixty five for el0, and . hundred for
tl5.
AaENrs wanted everywhere. Crest induce
ments to Ladies' and Gents to act as such. Fail
not to send for circulas which gives special
terms, full list, and particulars.
Address, j. H. WINSLOW B CO.,
ep9d w3m No. 2OS Broadway, N. Y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

Tns Chicago Journal says Bishop Lss
has consented to preach the opening SER
mon ct the new ediRcs Of Christ Church,
next Sunday afternoon.
CHRlsrnAs Is Coxixo, and Willson's new
goods. bought purposly for the Holidays,
have already come. and can be seen at bic
store on Brady, I'd deor ahevs Second 1t.
TBs WsAfass.-The mercury stood at
two degrees below zero this morning, in
pisces sheltered from the wind, and on the
bluffs, Ut from six to eight degrees bslov
zero.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

At the fremont House in Chicago, on the l4th
inst, BENJAMIN Is. BRAYTON. in the seth
year Of his age
The funeral will take place from Griswold Col.
lege Chapel. to morrow morning. vt II O'Clock.
The friends Of the family are invited 10 attend.
Ofcongestve Chill. on the 14th inst MRS l..
LIES. wife Of DR.. Tho J. Hes, Esq of this city
The funeral will be announced in the papers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

No HuxBuo.-It is the determination OF
Smith, the halter. not TO be undcrsold by
any one horse establishment from Chicago.
nor does he intend to swindle the public
with greasy turs made up for auction sales.
To gentlemen who are now purchasing holi
day gifts either for their wives, daughters,
sisters or sweethearis, as the case may be,
We have . word Of council. namely, that our
furs can be worn in the parlor az ,eell az in
tie street. ~ they have no unpleasant odor
about them rhen near a fire. Be wise and
purchase your gifts at Sxirns', for he is re-
sponsible for the quality Of his goods. re-
member the place, opposite the LeClaire
House. His sign is the Black Bear.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15
LOCAL ITEM 5.

SrAnD FRox URDER-Smith the Hair
Jew.ller, No 20 East Third street, chal-
lenges the world to compete with him IN
styles or prices ofgoods. He sells the most
elegant styles Of waterfalls. curls, switches.
and Hair Jewelry Of every style and descrip-
ton at FORTY PER CENT. under usual
rates. Come right along with your orders
for the Holidays The goods must and
shall be sold and have been marked down
accordingly. Call and see his styles, and
leave your orders. dcc2-d3w
The Strickland Remedies. We
have tor some time i.it It our duty, or an agree
able privile e at least, to say word IN iavO' OF
Dr Str'ckland's Remedies. and simply for the
reason tnat know the !, to be good AL We be-
leve. that they are represented 10 be.
PERaYs Morn AND fRgcKLE LOTION
Chloasma, or Mothpatch, (also called Liver
spot, , and I.cntigo. or F,cckles. are often
very annoying, particularly to ladies VI light
complexion, for the disco'ored spots show
IN Jre plainly on the face Of blonde than Of
. brunette; but they greatly mar the beau
" Of either; and any preparation that will
etfec,ually remove them without injuring
the texture or color Of the skin is certainly
desidcratum. Dr.. B. G. Perry. who has
made diseases Of the skin = speciality, has
discovered remedy fr these d,scUloratiOns,
which in 1t once prompt, infallib'e. For sale
by Hitchcock & Starks, and Stevenson 4
Carnahan. Prepared only by B. Z. Perry.
Dermatoloeist, No. ~ Bond Street, New
York, and Cor sale by all druggists. Price
81 per bottle. Call for Psrry's Moth and
Frsckls Lotion. FULLER, F,NcB l. FULLER,
Wholesale Agents. Chicago. III. spl4 ~
WON'T Use ANv OTHER.
The success and ,he increasing demand which
has attended the use Of
WebsteFs Vegetable Hair lnvigefstoF.
IL the subject of conversation in al circles,
and We are often told by Druggists that
they never sold preparation that met with
such candid and universal praise. 1t is war
rantcd to restore Gray " faded Hair 70 it,
original color in four reeks or tie soney re-.
fu .ded, and as . Hair dresssng 1t has no
equal, being purely regetabis; it cures all
humors Of the scalp, and stops hair from
falling out in one week. Although pos erful
in restoring gray hair, yet it contains no su-
gar Of lead is not dye, and is harmless ~
water; it gives the scalp healthy tone, in
vigorstes the roots Of the hair. This psep
aration is the result Of great expense imaci
entific experiments. by one Of the ablest
chcm,sts in the country, and has be"n thor
ouGhlY tested by eminent individuals quail
itied to decide upon its merits. and pro-
nounced by them to have no equalin ma. ket.
For sale in Davenport bv Hitchcock /
Starka, G. Schlegel. Stevenson L Carnahan
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15
4 CBRlSTnly PRESENT.
"a SCIENTIFIC vvONDER.'
EUROPEAN POCKET
TIME.KEEPER,

Patent applied for June 2sth, 1887
An EXACT and RELlAB.s P"ckkr Tins-kFsPER
for ladies and gents. A decided unique aud won
dertul soseitc. Correctly constructed on the
most approved scrsxrrr,c PRINCIPALS, and war.
ranteo to DExors SOLAR rrns, with ehso9sse cev-
essatt, and the utmost precision. xore truth
ful than the most costly and elaborate Time keep
sr Of modern manufacture. IL never can f.
xrong. Nrsgsirss 70 ~" Or w'ndine Up
too siOss. Il 3 : moet remarkable article. Just
introdueed into this county from Europe, where
Il is projected bv s.RSssi Lttess RstesE" Prics
for singl. one, with plain and fancy White
Dials, with Gold or silver Gilt Case. only q,
Sent. postage paid, TO any part Of 'he country /.
% receipt Of price.
Al sr1ofs addressed 70
Nv DELAMHRE Z CO..
ssvlsdvly 80 aad - Ase1wsv, NJ.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

CARROLL. BsArrIs 4 Co-Our produce
dealers and shippers will please notice par
ticularly, the card Of this staunch and per-
fec,ly reliable Chicago Commission House.
Both ofthc leading partners having been
engaged extensively in the distilling busi>
ness. The frm is enabled to do business
foi cons'gnors Of High Wines and Spirits.
in the most satisfactory manner. The con
cern represents nearly three fourths Of .
million dollars, which is IN abundant guar
for its responsibility. Mr. Stewart business
agent Of the concern is now in this city ar
ranging for trade. Our business men will
do we'll to open books with this house, and
thus avail themselves Of its ripe business
experience and extensive list af correspon-
dents.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15
To.0ay's Advertisements.
J. n. WINSLOW Il CO..

ESTABLISHED 1862
100, 900 WATCHES, CHAINS, &C., WORTH
$500
To be sold for One Dollar each, without regard
to value and not 10 be paid for until you know
what you are to get.
ARTICLES u BIZ SOLD Foa q EACH
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

LADIES AND 0sxTs, call at Wilson's BE-
fore buying your Holiday Presents.
WILLsox's 10 the plscs to look for new
styles ofjewslry and silver ware, both solid
and plated.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

Givs rssx 4 CALL.-Naas Z Mayer. Il
Ne. IL West Second stseet, are now offer
ing. besides large and varied stock Of 9th
er astielsa, . veil selected assortment oi
Nsns' end Boys Really made Clothing,
which they srs determined y cless est i'm.
osdlatsly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

The gayest season Of the entire yearis
nov approaching, but whilst We ere enjoy.
ing this festive season. let 10 not forget that
in time Of health ws must always Be prepar
ed for disease. Coughs. colds sore throat,
Group. asthma and hopping cough are apeed
ilv cured BY Goes Cough Ba,ssm. Whilst
dyspepsis, constipation, sick headache, sour
stomach, indigestion-the most prolific
source Of i'll health. Is certainly cured BY
the timely use Of Goes Dyspepsia Care.
dec. lid. IN y f1w
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

J. I. TEMPLE, FI0rlst, COT. 4th ard Main
Sts., fruit and ornamental trees. sny26-ly
Go TO rHR BEsr-Go to BRYANT. Strat
ton d Mcrrills Davenport Commercial Co.
lege, to get \ thorough practical business
education, or to beccme good sound tcle-
graph operator. For circulars address Ten.
closing stamps) Bryant, Stratton 4 Merrill,
DavenDOrt Iowa dw1v
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

IMPORTANT TO CONFERENCE.-The Iona
looked for spcriRc for the cure Of Pulmonary
diseases il found at last. ALLKks LuN0
BALsAn has proved to be the most extraor
dinary medical preparation for curing Con-
sumption. 1t not only cures Consumption.
but relieves Immediately the cipient s,ages
such a. Coughs. Colds, Expressions, &c i,
Pains in the chest 1t breaks up the most
distressing cough in an Incredible short
time. For sale bv f. 5. BALI.ORD,
Also. by the dealers in Famils Medicine
generally.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

DO YoU WANT TO SAVE M0NEY THE
times are getting hard. then 60 to Hess 4
Stsrn's " buy your clothing, they have
stock Of overcoats, cashmere suits, furnish
ing goods. &C.. without regard to cost, in
order to close business, 30 don't loose
your chances, and 60 At once TO the NAM
moth Clothing Hall, and get your outfit At
the least possible cost. HISS L SrERN,
No. . East Second street,
dec5 dim Metropolitan Building.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

THs FgsrrvAL.-The Griawold College
Fair and Festival, held LeClaire Hall last
night, was well attended, notwithstan ding
the inclemency Of the weather. The re.
ceipts were about $3.50, of which probably
800 will b necessary to pay the expenses
Of the occasion. A much larger number Of
patrons could have been accommodated,
and upwards Of fiity dollars worth Of asti
elss still remain on hand. However, The
adair reflects credit On the managers the
ladies Of our city and its procsed4 wil, b
. material aid h the @ Alsgs, which i nov
il need Of Many repairs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

DgAD.-We regret that we are called
upon to announsc the death Of the estima-
ble wife Of our highly respected fellow cit
ixcn, Dr. Thos lies, who died of Con-
gest've Chills, yesterday morning. The
deceased was sister of Geo. L. Nichols.
Esq formerly Of this city, and moved to
this city with her family some three years
ago. During her residence in this city
ahe has drawn around her numerous cir
Gle Of friends, who will deeply mourn her
untimely death, and with the family in its
severe bereavement.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

BUSINESS EDUCATION soa DISABLED Sol
Dieas.- Extraordinary Inducements offered
TO disabled Union soldiers who desire TO o.
tain . thorough commercial education. ct
Bryant, Stratton 4 Aerrill's Commercial
College, Davenport Always 90 to the
best. Send for circular. myl6dw
To Care Ch11l. 4 Fever, get MA
CURES AGUE MIXTURE, put up BY J. 4 C.
MAGulRE, ~. Louis PKlCE q. 81 per bottle.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

N. loBgRvsls, No. 8 East Cd Street. Ne
tropolitan Clothing Hall. offers their entire
stock OF Clothing At cost. nv27d3taw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

THE PLAcs.-C. p. Burr, At No 80 Brady
street. desires 10 c II the attention Of the
public to the fine assortment Of family gro.
ceries, which he is nov Offering Tor sale at
the lowest possible rates. Give him call.
CHoIcEsr APPLEs.-For the choicest ap-
pies in the city call on Greene. at aoyts Car
riage Repository, Brady st. above 9th. lie
has the best. d3w.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-15

FAMILY GEN SEWiNG' MACHINEC CO.,
novl5-dwlyl ONCE, 1O2 Nassau street. 7
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09

Monday evening Nov. 9th '65
Council met pursuant to adjournment.
Present, Mayor, Recorder, and Marshall
Aids. Brady, CASTOR Holly, Abrahams,
Moss, Carpenter, and Higgins. Absent,
Bonnifield and Wallace.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved.
Aid. CASTOR offered the following Reso-
luton, which on motion was iopted:
BE it Resolved by. the City Council of
the City of Ottumwa, that the Street Com
mittee be and they are hereby authorized
to construct plank crossing over Greene
Street, on the south side Of Front Street.
Aid. CASTOR, according toprevious notice,
presented an Ordinance i'm relation to buy
ing and selling of produce within the linn
its of this City.-Said Ordinance after being
read was carried.
On motion of Aid. Abrahams, the May
or was instructed to appoint Committee
To examine the assessment of the property
OF James Hawley, ST., and John S. Walk
er. The Mayor appointed Aids. Abra-
hens, Moss and Carpenter said Commit
tee.
Aid. Abrahams offered the following
Resolution, which on motion was adopted.
Resolved that the Street Committee be
authorized to lay crossings on Front Street
and other Streets, such as they may deem
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
A YER'S AGUE CURE.

FEVER and Ague is not the only consequ ence of
the miasmatic poison great variety of disorders
arise from its irritation. in malarious districts,
among which Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Cont,
Headache, Blindness, Toothache, Earache, Catarrh,
Asthma, Palpitation, Painful Affection Of the
Spl cen, Mysteries, Pain in the Bowels, Collie Par
aysis, and arrangement of the Stomach, all Of
Which, when originating in this cause put the
Intermittent t.pe, become periodical. This
"CURE" expels the poison from the blood, and thus
cures tn EN- all alike. 1t is not only the st effect
ual remedy ever discovered for this class of COM
plants, but IL is the cheap and moreover Is
fectly 81 fe'. No harm arise from Its use, and
the patient when cured is left as healthy If he
had never had the disease. Can this be said of any
other for Chills and Fever9 II is true Of this
and its Importance to those afflicted with the
plant cannot be overes timated. So sure is II to
curethe Fever and Agne that IL may be truthfully
said to he certain remedy. One de aIer complains
that it is not good medicine to sell, because one
bottle cures a whole mel ghborh
Prepared by j. c, AVER & Co., Lowell, Mass, and
sold by TAYLOR, BLAKE & CO., Ottumwa,
Wholesale agents, and by all Dealers in Medicine.
Oct. p, '65-w2m. july "a, '65
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
Nunamaker e. HuT.

The Establishment ofthese gentlemen in
Nunamaker's New Block is now in full
blast and is one Of the most attractive es-
adjustments Of the kind in the country
A large stock of Jewelry, Watches, Silver
Ware, Musical Instruments, Clocks and
Notions, has been received and opened
Call and see them.
The Second Story Of the same building
is devoted to the picture business, and is q
perfect Gallery Of Art. There are several
rooms, all fitted up expressly for the bust
ness and for the sale of Daguerrean goods
Our very agreeable friend, A. Van Sickle
presides over this department and bet
ter artist cant be found anywhere. Sue.
cess TO all.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
BEEF AND PORK PACKING In OTTUM-

BEEF AND PORK PACKING IN OTTUM-
wA.-The Pork House formerly occu pied
by b. Ladd Il Co., will be used this seas
on by Mr.. VIM. III. Dunlap, of Eddyville,
Jas. d. Laid. of Ottumwa, who will do a
beef and pork packing and general com
mission business under the firm Of Jas. ID.
Ladd d Co.
They commenced Strengthening and
packing beeves yesterday and are prepar-
ed to handle from fifty to one hundred
head of beeves or five hundred to one thous
and head of hogs per day.
. They will use the brand of Mitchell &
I.add. which stands second to none in the
United States, or as an American brand in
England
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-11-09
the best and cneappSt.

the best and cheapest.
AVN. Gerlach presented petition for n
side walk on south side of Second Street,
and on motion the petition was granted.
Street Commissioner presented his re-
ports for August, September and October,
which, on motion were adopted and order
ed to be placed on file.
Aid Holly offered the following Resolu-
ton, which, on motion was adopted.
BE it Resolved by the City Council, that
there be an appropriation of five hundred
dollars made, subject to the order of the
Street Committee, for the purpose of put
ting in the crossings just ordered.
Committee on claims recommended the
payment of the following claims which on
motion were allowed.
s. III. Burton, for printing $63,50.
T.. d. Rand Il Co., for lumber, $40.
/. l.. Milligan for three months services
as City Marshall S49,4S.
Sixty-two days rs st. Commissioner,
sl24,OO.
J. Nj. Douglass for services as City Re-
co der for three months, ending Oct. 3lst
1865, $500.
Aid. Moss offered the following Resolu-
ton, which, on motion was adopted.
Be it resolved by the City Council of the
City of Ottumwa. that there be an appro-
priation of fifty dollar made in favor OF j.
M. Douglass, City Recorder, in addition to
his present salary, for extra services as
City Recorder for the ensuing year.
On motion of Aid. CASTOR, the Marshall
was instructed to hand all outstandingsid side
walk tax, to the City Solicitor for collec-
ton.
Aid. Holly offered the following Resolu
ton, which, on motion was adopted.
Be it Resolved by the City Council, that
the Mayor, in con junction with the finance
Committee be authorized To have the
ground belonging to the City, lying south
side of Main ST., from Court to Marion st.
Surveyed and Plated and Recorded in
this office, the size of lots to be as near
twenty-five feet as the blocks will admit
of, and that they be also authorized to
lease the same for the term of five years.
On motion Council adjourned To regular
meeting.
j. NJ. DOUGLASS Recorder