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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1866-03-22
Gleaninps.

Hon. Lewis Cass is very feeble at De-
troit, an is not expected to live many days
longer.
DR.. Johnson's "Rasselas" has been ar
ranged AZ a reading book, for the use of
schools. ..r
There are fifty widows at Middlebury,
Vt. and most Of them are wealthy. A good
chance for widOwers.
Philo Chase of Litchfield, Connecticut,
died a few days ago, aged Is. For the
last twenty-five years his daily diet had
key. He adopted that diet from convic-
tion that solid food injured him.
Worth continues to be the great ladies'
taiiOr of Paris; and now, when ladies are
dressed for a ball they 90 to him to be in
spected, and he puts the finishing touches
upon their toilette, they walking before
him while he sits on a sofa and offers sug-
gestions and amendments.
A family of three brothers and ..ene sis
ter living In Berkshire county, Massachu-
sets, whose aggregate wealth is at least
sl0O, 900, have sister in thel Northampton
insane ASYLUM, which Unsupported by the
town Of Richmond.
The latest style in gentlemans dress is
TO appear without waistcoat, and the coat
very open, with an exposure ofelegapt en-
oroidered linen cambria, lined with rose
colored silk.
Mrs. Ould has been convicted at Rich
mond. Virginia, Of shooting r. HI. Meade,
and fined one cent and imprisoned one
hour, ''.5 wy. - '.''-.
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How TO BUILD UPA BUsIN Ess.-Mr. A.
Mortod, the celebrated gold pen manufac-
turer. of New York, who is indebted for
his celebrity to his liberal use Of printers
ink, thus writes to the New York Tribune:
Mr.. GREELEY-My Dear ST.: You have
done great deal Of work for me in the
way of advertising, for which YOU have
been paid SO far as accounts current are
concerned. But / owe you another obi
cation which dollars and cents will not
pay. Through your advice, and yours
alone, was led to advertise. For ten or
eleven years had carried on fair bust
ness without advertising, and no man i'm
my employ was ever ont OF work, except
as q matter of favor to him, until the COM
mencement Of the present hard times
On the very day of the first can of the
President for volunteers, having a large
stock OF goods on hand, Istopped my man
NAActory, and remained idle for nine
months. tried advertising, at first, in a
small way. found that paid. At the
end OF three months I increased the
amount more than ten times, using n
great many papers, many of them pretty
literally; anc for the last five months have
advertised more extensively than, perhaps
any other concern in the country. NV
men are again busily at work on full time.
although since December last 1 have
changed my system of business, six and
eight months credit, to net cash. I am
now making more goods. and selling more
goods, than at any time since the panic of
1857. attr Era .a@ .f
For all this am greatly your debtor
and wish to say TO you, and through Won
IN all Interested, that now know that adj
vertising pays. have also learned that
advertising very largely, brings a much
larger per centage Of return than adver.
Using in the usual way.
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Iowa News.


We learn from the Journal that mys-
Sunday morning. Two men called on DR..
Hershe and requested him to go to the st.
Charles Hotel and see lady who was said
to be ill. Upon reaching the hotel he was
conducted to the second story by one'of the
men, who pointed to room and retraced
his step.-As the Doctor passed in a female
hastily left the'room. Securing light, a
lifeless child of about half hours's birth
was seen lying on the floor, wrapped in a
shawl, while upon bed lay the mother,
seemingly not more than eighteen years of
age. The Doctor administered to the wants
of the patient and returned home.
About daylight one Of the landlords of
the st. Charles having reason to suspect
that all was not right in the room where
the affair occurred, repaired thither, and
to his surprise found it unoccupied. Search
and inquiry were forthwith made, but
nothing could be elected as to the cause or
manner Of the disappearance Of the mys-
ferrous guests. The Waterman testified
that the doors ofthe principal entrance had
been locked all night, and that he heard
no one leave the house during his vigils.
The two men and women. the characters
in the transaction, came to the hotel Sat-
urday evening, without any baggage, but
from whence is unknown. The men en-
tered their names on the register as s. NJ.
Randall, Boston, and II. f.. Randall, Phil
adelphia, and the women as j. j. Merry.
n. Y, and J. A. Merry, Chicago.
Captain ]. F. Warner, late of the 9TH
Iowa Infantry, now stopping at the Des
Moines House is the inventor, of a new
style Of board fence, made without posts or
nails. Only seven feet of lumber per rod
is required as substitute for ordinary
posts. The invention is ingenious and
useful, giving you cheap fence which is
proof against anything except fires and
tornadoes.-State REGISTER.
The Senate on the 18th confirmed anv
quantity of brevets in the volunteer force
The officers brevetted are nearly all ont ot
the service now, but this confirmation was
necessary in order to enable them to re-
ceive their commissions. Among those
from Iowa we re Brig. Gen. Rice. breyeted
Major General for gallant and distinguish.
ed services during the war; Brig. General
Belknap, breveted Major General for gal
liant and meritOrIous services during tho
war; Col. #. i. McKenny, brevetted Rrip.
adler General for repeated gallant services
in action Col. J. NJ. Hedrick, for faithful
amp meritorious services; and several 9TH
erS.
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Chicago Markets.

----- OHICdRO, marCn u.
Provisions-1nactiue and firm.
Mess Pork-S36a26 so.
I.ard-Firmer.
Dressed Hogs-Still arriving in small
lots. with sales ut $40 75all IS per hun
dred.
Flour-inactive and almost entirely nom
inal.
Wheat-Demand for light No spring
dropping; No 2spring quiet but firm at GOA
92c;
Corn-4lc for No /; S8I for No and s5sa
80 for rejected. -
Oats-Dull; No at Csc, and 2la2lic for
NO2,
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New York Markets.

New York March 20,
Stocks are reviving after reaction of 8
or days.
Paper Is current at Sia1Oper cent.
Gold-Active.
There is considerable demand for cover-
ing shorts put cut in authorization of a
decline resulting from yesterdays action
in Congress upon the loan bill.
Gold Is quoted ut 1884 and declining to
l.7@ and losing at 1923.
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FOR SALE.

1s@ on t1y -four acres near A sses.n City, quar-
yer OF mile from road; twenty-five acres tiilabi
land, haAnee orchard and timber land, inc ludi ng
ten acre pasture, good frame dwslling nearly new
conea,ninH four rooms and pantry, q good cellar,
mostly three years planted; 1000 small fruitz and
grape-vines In caring, ornamental sLrubbeSy add
evergreens to match. "
Ahs, house ard ten acres Of land, Ave Of timber
Ing, at fSAO.
For further particulars enquire at the Agency
Nursery. Mar. 90, So v3m.
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MONETARY and COMMERCIAL


SUNDAY. August II. 1856. I
MoNErARY.-The tendency Of gold in New
York was slightly upwards. having opened at
1871 was 14s5s at noon, and closed at 1877 at 4
P. N. Brokers here were Offering 1468l47, and
selling at lis.
Silver is bought in small lots at lS5. Govern
ment securities are unchanged.
There Is little doing in the uncurrsnt money
business.
Bank Of Tennessee is bought at 36a5s, and held
az 4Dal2e. with but little demand.
Planters Bank is dull at GOc buying. and &c
selling
Union Bank is in some demand at 7Oa72e buy
ing, and 75c selling.
Southern money generally is very dull, and is
seldom taken at over the advertised rates.
CoTToN.-There is no importan. change 10 note
in this article. lot Of 40 bales changed hands
yesterday at 25927e. Holders are still confident
Of better figures being obtained at some future
day, aad are patiently awaiting for something 10
turn up ia their favor.
GROcERIEs.-There was a moderate activity ex-
hibited in this department and prospects are
looking some better. The supply Of old -four is
somewhat reduced, while the receipts of new have
been quite liberal. We quote Sl09Il for new
suporfne Si29l3 for extra. and s14al5 for fancy
brands. New wheat continues in fair request.
with considerable sales at 81 9O92 10 for Medi-
terranean; g 1902 % for rcd. and 50 20G2 80 for
Amber and white.
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BUENA VISTA
MARY SHARP COLLEGE,
WINCHESTER, TENN,

THE TRUSTEES OF THIS NOTED INSTI-
i tuition take pleasure in announcing 70 its
friends. and the public generally, that the Col
lege Buildings have been thoroughly repaired.
and that the past collegiate year closed June 18th
with ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY PUPILS in con-
THE PRESIDENCY Of the Institution is still
in charge Of Il. G. GRAVES, so widely and favor
ably known an unrivalled educator.
THE MATHEMATICAL DEPARTMENT, 80
long and ably conducted by Prof. SPENCER, has
been placed in the charge Of Professor W. z.
MARKS, one Of the first Professors Of the Insti-
tuition, and under whom this department became
so justly celebrated in the South.
ANCIENT LANGUAGES.-Professor 7. d.
JONES, a graduate Of Union University, and for
several years O successful Teacher, has been
elected to the Chair of Ancient Languages
UNRINALLED FACILITIES will be afforded
for the acquisition Of both Vocal and Instru-
mental Music, under the superintendance and in
structlOn Of the most accomplished and Thorough
musicians of the South, assisted by as many com
petent teachers rs the number Of pupils may re-
quire. No pains will be spared in this Depart
ment.
ga The best talent that can be procured will
be devoted TO the Primary and Preparatory De-
partments.
FACULTY.. c. GRAVES. A. NJ, President;
W. 2. MARKS, A. NJ, Prof. Of Mathematics; Rev.
I. d. JONES, A. NJ, Prof, Of Ancient Languages;
Mrs. A. G. GRAVES, Prof. Of Rhetoric: Prof v.
kNERINGER, Prot. Of Music; --, Principal Of
Preparatory Department; -, Principal of
Primary Department; Prof GUEITA, Drawing
and Music.
TUITtON.-Primary Classes, per year $50 90;
Preparatory Glasses per year, $40 90; Collegiate
Glasses, per year, $50 90; Piano, with use Of in
strument, $50 70. Board from SIC % TO $50 % per
month.
For further information. apply to President Of
nj. b. CLEMENT.
ly22-lmf President Board Of Trustees.
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New York Market.
[BY Telerranh.l

10y IeiegrapnsJ
NEW YoEE, August 1l.-Flour 1O612e better
Tor sound, wi IN only moderate demand. The
advanced prices asked are ex-State IS 2O99 Is;
OK X. ii. o., SO 70gll 30: trade brands closing
quiet and nominal. Whisky dull and nominal.
Wheat receipts ! ,lS5 bushels and pose better for
prime parcels. which are scarce and not very ac-
tive 81 30 for inferior Chicago spring. and 81 OS
a. 10 for No. Milwaukee. The receipts of rye
were 1896 bushels. Oats heavy, at 7OCG72e for
inferior; The western receipts of corn are 49,
593 bushels, and the market is a shade lower,
closing steady. Sales of l6 600 bushels at 4Se for
unsound; 79,9SOc for inferior, and S01z@Sl1zc for
shipping; mixed Austrai, Sic The receipts OF
oats are Ill .2SS bushels, and dull and lower with
sales Of 1880 bushels at 4l954c for Chicago, and
45950c fer Milwaukee. Petroleum quiet at 28c
for crude. and 42(G43c for refined in bond. Pork
dull and heavy, with sales Of $500 barrels at s3l-
6293l 81 for new mess. closing at S3l 81 cash. and
S9 5O930 90 for old do, and $27 25C927 IS for
prime, also 80 barrels mess for October sell
lers option, at s3l 0093l l215. Beef steady, at
l692Oc for new plain mess, and 20@24c for new
extra mess. Cut meats firm, at l53z@l614c should
ers, and 2O022c for hams. Bacon dull and nomi-
nal. Lard quiet and heavy, at lSJzG2l1Ic But
ter steady at 20d33c for Ohio, and 3O6l42c for
State. Cheese quiet at 66l9e
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POLICE CoURT.-MARY HENDRICKS, for
stealing a hen and being disorderly gener-
ally, fined S..
PHILLIP LAWRENCE, for being drunk and
disorderly, fined 50.
JAS. CURRY, JAS. McCANNIs and JOSEPH
McCANNIHAN, for refusing to assist in ar
resting man, near the Chattanooga depot,
when ordered by policeman, fined $40
the two first S. each, and the latter $40.
A. MERIT, not meritorious by any means,
and a man named SMITH, for disorderly
conduct and using language calculated to
disturb the peace in quiet Smoky" fined
$40 each.
+. MONTGOMERY, for refusing to be ar
rested by the police, fined SO.
A negro fellow by the name Of CRAIG
HEAD for causing row in negro saloon
on Line street, fined s..
An old African by the name of BANE,
for abusing his wife and threatening to whip
his daughter-fned SO.
DEIILAH DowNY, for keeping house of
i'll fame on Front street, fined s..
One Capt. BURDETT, for abusing ROSE
HowARD, fined 50.
Mrs. CATHARIEE CRowLY an Irish lady,
on a charge Of disturbing the quiet Of her
community, discharged.
Two female "unfortunates," Lou. ADAMS
and JENNY MoBII., for engaging in melee
and threatening each others life, fined S.
each
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

Civil and Mining Engineering,
At the Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute. Troy,
New York.
VNHE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION BEGINS
L SEPTEMBER 18th. For the new Annual
Register, containing fun information, apply to
PROF. CHARLES BROWNE. Director
auS-Im Troy New York
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A. &. MoRRow has appointed GEORGE
w. CowAN sub-agent to canvass for sub
scriptions for "DABNEY's Life and Cam
paigns Of SToSEwALL JACKsoN.p Mr. C.
ia to the manor born" and has a large
acquaintance. he is reliable in all respects,
and will punctually comply with his en-
gagements for the delivery Of the work.
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Foreign Markets.
by telegraph

LONDON, August S.-Consols at the close were
quoted at S73s for money. The latest sales OF
American securities were, United States 5-20's,
csc; Illinois Central Railroad. 75c Erie shares,
43l4e.
LIVERPOOL, August S.--The Cotton market to-
reached 10000 bales
LONDON. August 9.-Latest Markets.-ConsOls,
at the close Of business to-day, were quoted at
S79<c for money. Latest sales of American secu-
rites to-day were ut the following prices: 5-20s,
6S9se; Illinois Central, 751zc; Erie 1910.
LIVERPOOL, August 9.-Sales Of cotton to-day
foot up 5000 bales. The market closed dull, but
quotations are unaltered.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

KEEP Your PAYMENTS CLEAN.-We
frequently notice portions Of apples and
peaches, especially the rind, laying on the
pavements in front of our fruit stands, as
well as elsewhere. This should not be suf-
fered, as persons who inadvertently step on
them are liable to be tripped up and seri-
ously injured, If not killed. We have known
persons to become cripples for life by being
thus thrown from their feet.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

A SUGeEsuoN.--We find the following
in the Cincinnati Commercial, and reproduce
it for the purpose Of calling the attention of
our Board of Health and city authorities
to its suggestions:
1t would be a wise plan during the vista
ton Of cholera il all water carts had a GER
tain amount Of chloride Of lime put into
each load Of water by which means the
streets would be constantly sprinkled with
one Of the best disinfectants and it would
be good plan to have the roads watered
more frequently, TO keep up this dis-infecting
principle. / am proposing nothing new.
This plan was tried with the greatest success
in London, England, during the time cholera
was last there, and after this solution Of
chloride Of lime had been well difused
through the city the number of cases from
that awful disease rapidly decreased. Would
it not; then, be well at once before it is too
late, TO try so simple a remedy? The cost
is but little, and l think has to be but sug-
gested TO be put at once in operation.
AN ENGLIsHMAN.
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CORONA.
A FEMALE SCHOOL OF THE HIGH.
EST GRADE,
LEBANON, TENNESSEE.

A THOROUGH AND EXTENDED COLLIE
n giate Course in Belles-Lettres, Ancient and
Modern Languages, Mathematics, Physical Sci
ences, Music and Ornamental Branches.
Faculty experienced and Southern born. except
cept the Professor Of Modern Languages. who is
O German.
Tuition in Collegiate Department from 500 to
ST. Music S55. Vocal Lessons, separately, so.
Boarding s. per week. One-half Of all expenses
10 advance. ext Term opens September Sd.
Orphan children Of worthy and necessitous Con-
federate soldiers will be taken az twO-thirds the
above rates,
Any daily newspaper publishing the above ad-
vertisement for SIX months, will be entitled to
send an orphan child Of any necessitous Confed-
crate soldier, who died in the service, upon Ger
tifcate Of a commissioned officer Of his company
or regiment to the fact, at half the usual rates,
Papers containing advertisements. and all com
municatiOns desiring information. 70 be directed
to ID. c. KELLEY,
iune26-2m Lebanon Tenn
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New York Money aud stock Market.


NEW York, August 1.-THE Commercials
money article says the stock market continues
unsettled. The rate Of sales to realize have dis
turbcd the confidence in the upward course Of
prices, to the embarrassment of the new holders
who find themselves sadded with stocks at
high prices, with diminished position among
outsiders to buy them and better at short periods
before the money market from natural causes
shows a frmer tone. This changed condition of
affairs appears likely to encourage short opera
tons considerably the current of the market is
abundant applications for call loans are mostly
met at five per cent. Erie continues firm
and appears to be destined. Report has il that
large purchases are being made preparatory to
the annual election Of Directors. Government
securities are qulet. Money continues very
West are at present in favor Of this city, and
small daily rcmittauces Of currency are received
at the banks. Gold is at about the rates of yes
terday. The demand for loans is moderate. Only
active loans were made this morning. at 1872 but
later in the day = per cent was paid.
Total shipments Of specie for the week Sl57, 9S5
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

EXTENSION OF CHERRY STREET.-We
notice that Major FOSTER, City Engineer, is
surveying the unfinished portion of Cherry
street that lies between the railroad and Ger
mantown. He is doing this in order thatan
estimate Of the expenses can be arrived that
will be required 70 make the extension in
anticipation.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

DEATH OF JAMES w. NIcHoI.-A MEL
ANcHoLY OocURRAEcE.-One Of the sad
dest and most distressing accidents that has
occurred in our city for years is that Of the
fatal poisoning on yesterday Of JAMES w.
NIcHoI, son ofJAMEs EIcHoL, Esq, who're
sides on Summer street, between Union and
Church.
The following are the circumstances con-
nected with this melancholy affair:
On Friday night feeling unwell, young
NIcHOL went to PARKS Drug Store on the
corner Of Summer and Church streets, and
procured a dose of morphine, which he took
while in the store, and then went home to
his fathers residence.
Yesterday morning he visited several
places in the city, apparently in good health;
but towards nine o'clock, feeling the same
symptoms of restiveness which he had ex-
perieuoed the night before, he sent fifteen
cents 70 the same drug store, and procured
three grains more Of morphine, which he
took. As this failed in giving him the de-
sired quiet, about half-past eleven o'clock
he repeated the dose At twelve o'clock he
was observed sleeping very soundy. This,
however, did not arouse any suspicion, un til
his sister, on going into the portico adj
joining the parlor, heard him breath
ing in an unnatural manner, and called
Mrs. MAssEEGALEs attention to it, who
went into the parlor where he was,
called him and asked him to turn over
on his right side, to which he signifed his
assent by nod Of his head and complied
with her request. After adjusting his head
she left the room, when servant girl re-
marked TO Mrs. NIcHoL, that she had pur-
chased morphine for him during the morn
ing. This caused some uneasiness on the
part Of Mrs NIcHoL, who called in DIR. w.
l.. NIcHoL He found him in a state Of
perfect narcotism, breathing only twice after
his arrival, after which artificial respiration
was resorted to without avail He expired
at half past two o'clock. He will be buried
this evening at o'clock, from the dwelling
Of his father
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

EVERYBODY should see the beautiful
Tumbler Washer attached to the Soda Fount
at PARKEs & Co.'s Drug Store, corner Of
Church and Summer streets. Don't fail TO
see this truly wonderful piece Of mechanism
jyS2-lm
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

A MEETING Of merchants will be held in
the City Hall, lower end Of the market
house, Tuesday night next August 18th, at
halfpast seven o'clock, when the subject of
high rents will be fully discussed. All who
feel interested in this matter are invited to
.,,sF,a
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TRUSTEE SALE.

DY VIRTUEOF A DEED OFTRUsT executed
ID 70 me By Matthew Wammaak. on the lQth day
Of October, 1900, which deed Of trust was fled for
u1day. the ist day Of September. ls1d, on the
premises d the late Matthew Wnnmack, Eili
sell % the highest bidder on credit Of one and
tive year, 10 per cent cash. balance interest ron
date With bond and approved security ana lien
retained on said land until the purchase money b
paid the property described In said deed o. trust
a. f1ligws. Zlf acres on shanels fork Of Mana
ker's creek in uagidsou county. 10 can be divided
into two farms good buildings on each,
sac All 0'doek, Ak La. BAKER
Irurfar
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12

In these thirsty, piping times of peace"
nothing is more refreshing than pure, cool
soda water and ice cream. We know of no
place in this city where they can be found
in greater excellence than at the establish
ment Of J. c. WHARTON & Co., druggists,
Union street
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-12
FOR CHILLS AND FEVER
Use the Best!
HURLEY,S AGUE TONIC

Never Fails-AlwSys to DO Depended Upon
Nothing more reliable than Hurley's Tonic.
WILL cure Ague and Fever, Chills and fever, in
w termittent Fever. Dumb-Ague. Every person
who has tried Hurley's Tonic speaks in the highest
terms of it. As curative agent it is unsurp assed
and more certain than quinine. No bad results
from using HURLEY s TONIC Everybody should
use HULEY'S AGUE TONIC. Send orders to
HURLEY, RUDDDLE & CO.,
PrOprietors, Louisville Ky