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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04

A STANDING AccoUNT.-"Mr Slo-
cum, / believe. sir?''
Yes,-James Slocum."
''Some six months ago, Mr. Slocum,
you gave me credit for pair of
boots-price fivo dollars. l have
now called to liquidate the demand" !"
ssOwe me five dollars? Well, really,
We have no remembrance of the
fact"
BE that as it may; the debt is due
and must be paid"
Here a middle-agel gentleman, in
|pepper-and-salt pantaloons, took out
a we'll filled wallet, and handed SlO-
cum $40 bill. Slocum balanced the
account, and handed to the middle
aged gentleman, in the seasonable
wearing apparel, fifteen dollars, be-
ing the balance Of tho bill.
The middle-aged gentleman left,
while Slocum went off in a reverie.
"Well, the world ia not so bad,
after all; hero, at least, is one gcnu-
line honest man. We will never
speak i'll OF the human family again"
The scene shifts to- an exchange
office. Enter Slocum.
Bullion, my boy, jast discount
that lot of notes and give ME current
bills"
Certainly, sir.'
Bullion runs over the "pictured
blotting paper" and threwsout u $50
4 biik
"What do you throw that out for?''
"Not worth u eent--one. Of the
new counterfcits-came out yestcr:
day."
SlosuM. onco' more goes into a reve.
lrie.
"Hang that villain! That's the
very bill that honest man paid me
yesterday for tho boots. What vile
world don't believe that there is AZ
upright man on EARTH"
| The last we saw of Slocum. he wal
tearing off the Police Court to eli
ter . complaint.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04
IN TWO SCENES.

HUSBAND TRAvELING-Scene r.;
Room, Botel. Spittoons full Of cigar
stumps.. Bourbon whiskey.. All
hands equipped tor nights spree.
Husband, in q hurry to. DO of, wri-
ting home:
"DEAREsr SusTE-My time is so
occupied with. business that / can
hardly spare a moment to write to-
you. O darling!how miss you; and
the only thing that sustains mo du-
ring my absence is the thought that
every moment thus spent is for the
benefit Of my dear wifo and children.
Take good care ofyourself my dear.
Feed the baby on cows milk. Ex-
Gus, haste" etc..
WIFE. AT HoMR.-Scene 2: Parlor:-
All the gas lit. Thirteen grass wild
ows. Fred from around the corner
with his violin; Jim from, across the
way with his banjo, Jack from above,
with his guitar; Sam. from below.
with his fiutc;. lots Of others. with
their instruments. Dancing and sing.
ing; sideboord covered with NUTS.
fruits, cakes, cream, whiskey, ETC..
Wife in o hurry to- dance, writing to-
her husband;
aDEAR HUBBY-How lonesome I
feel in your absence. The hours
pass tediously.. Nobody calls on mo,
and I am constantly thinking Of the
time when you will Be home and
your cheerful countenance light up
the pow dreary outline Of every day
life. My household duties keep me
constantly employed. l am living as
ecomicalas possible, knowing that
your small income will not admit Of
! Frivolous expenditures. But now to
the monthly concert prayer meeting
In haste yours" etc.
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again, owners of pups may find the
following appeal of value:

again, owners of pups may find the
following appeal Of value
Policeman, spare that dog! touch
not single hair; he worries many
a hog from out his muddy lair. Oh!
when he was pup, so frisky and so
plump, he Tapped his milk fiom u
cup, when hungry ut a jump; and
then his funny tricks, so funny in
their place. so full Of canine lick up
on your hands and face. You will
surely let him live! Oh, do not kill
HIM dead; he wags his narrative and
prays life-not lead. Go, get the
shuzzle now, and put upon his mouth,
and stop that bow-wow WOW, and
tendency to drouth. He is our chill
dren's pet, companion of their JOY !;
you will not kill him yet, and thus
their hopes destroy. No, policeman,
spare that pup, touch not a single
hair; Oh. put your pistol up, and go
away from there.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04

The delegates to the late Repu biz
can State Convention from Dubuque
stopped at Burlington enroute home
and th, H,,,ck Eye thus speaks of
their visit to Catholic Priest at
Burlington:
"A number Of the delegates called
upon Father Donelan, the loyal Cath
oIic priest, who, when stationed at
Dubuque, would, with every recurring
victory of the Union arms throw out
our natural emblem over his place
Of worship, and who also, had the
courage to deny to any disloyal per-
sons Of his flock, certain important
privileges Of the church, because of
their want Of fealty To the Govern
ment and flag affording them pro-
lection. This noble man received
his guests in his own genial way, and
highly appreciated the spontaneous
compliment: to his excellence as a
man, and his consistency as q patri-
OF and christian. N
The Chicago Times closes long
article upon Iowa politics and the
Republican ticket, in the field clos
ing with the following condiments
ry notice of Col. Merrill, our candid
ate for Governor
He is an honorable business man
was good soldier, is good citizen,
and will be a hard man to beat, espe-
cially il, as is expected, Gen Jackson
shall be nominated against him by
the democracy.
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A;Romance in a Hotel.
4 mysterious young lady ,canis to hire
A young ,cditer to marry her.
[From the st Louis Republican. !


[From the st Louis Republican,
On Sunday last, we'll dressed
somewhat pale, but pleasing locking
lady arrived at one of our prominent
hotels She occupied an aristocratic
apartment on the third floor, and
/, was treated with due Difference by
the proprietors and attaches Of the
hotel. She remained much in her
room, and appeared to haveno friends
or acquaintance in this city. We
now come to the strangest part of
the story, which we give without
offering any explanation Among
the walters employed at the hotel
was young man, Of low size, but
not bad looking. lie had occasion
several times to carry things up to
the lady'sroom, and during his visits
they became almost intimate, but
the timorous young waiter, ,Aho is
evidently unsophisticated in the
ways Of the world, and somewhat
bashtul in disposition, was not at all
prepared for what followed. On
Monday forenoon, as this young man
was passing the lady's door, she call.
ed him in and shut and locked the
door behind him. She then engaged
in conversation, and in few min
utes, without offering any cxplana-
tion OF the strange proposition, ask
ed him If he would marry her, say.
ing that if he would consent she
would give hims1OO down and made
abundant promises for more. She
made no professions of love, and it
was evident her singular proposition
was made for some purpose only
known to herself. The young waiter
was taken considerably by surprise
thrown into great confusion of mind,
which, under the circumstances, is
hardly to be wondered at. The of.
fer was tempting, but, like Don Jaun,
he had some fair Haidee in his head,
and instead Of embracing i,15 tbs 1dhsamGSrrea. Gnsssa
and the interview was finally closed
without any definite answer being
returned, the lady giving him at
parting IS and gold ring, and ar
ranging to meet again.
Trouble, however, was in store
for the young waiter. One Of his
comrades had seen him enter the
lady's room and the door shut after
him. and this faithless friend posted
off and informed the proprietor of
the hotel, who Immediately became
highly indignant, and gave the un-i
lucky boy, whom fates seemed to
have conspired to plague, ten min
utes to leave tho house, and SO he
was compelled to go, and saw no
more of the mysterious lady who
had offered to marry him.
We now come to the sequel of this
strange affair, and in which, proba-
bly,, the key to the mystery will be
found.
On Tuesday our incxplicable hero
inc became mother. Medical assis-
tance was procured and everything
was done possibly to minister to her
wants. On the following day the
child died and was quitely removed
form the hotel and inferred, and the
young mother remains secluded in
her room, shroudcd in romantic and
interesting mystery.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04

A man in Dawson, Georgia, stole a
pair of boots and returned them the
same day, saying his conscience would
not let him keep them. They were
both for one foot and two sizes too
small. Aud there's whore the con-
science came iM.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04

carefully watched his course hereto.
to:c,a matter oflittle surprise to see
Horace Greeley and the New York
Tribune vieing with the New York
Day Book, VorlA, and Chicago
Times, in slandering and denouncing
q social benevolent and only quasi
secret society Of battle .scarred and
war won veterans Of the late war, in
terms and language worthy Of the
lowest pot house copperhead politia
clan, and as fi,lse as foul. 81
We arc glad to know that the err
ratio course Ito put il mildly) of the
Tribune is rapidly alternating the rank
and file ofthe Republican party, and
bold it to be the duty atleast ofevery
and Comrade of the G. "A.
r., 70 give it wide birth. 4 81
CoMRADE, G. A. r.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04

The following noto, whichcxplains
itself, was recently received by the
editor OF the Eldora Ledger in which.
paper anotice Of an "elopemcnt" ap-
pcared !.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04

'.When wa> Rome built!a inquired y
school inspector. I'm the night sir,' was
the ready reply. "In the.night," said lie,
show do you make that out?" why sir
you'll now Rome wasn't buildin a.day.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04
"T,af. \

Our readers will remember the OK
cruciating story about the woman in
Jones county Iowa, who had snake
in her stomach, that filed our cx-
changes last spring. We take the
following tuff" frog story from an
exchange that trumps our Iowa hor-
ror out Of sight. We don't ask any
but accommodating people % believe
this Indiana story: E
GA party of young people, recently
amusing themselves at the house of
Rev. Mr.. White near Tcrre Haute,
Indiana wore suddenly somewhat
startled on hearing the croaking of a
frog in their midst.
While they were vainly searching
for the strange visitant-an unwel-
come one, certainly, in q front par
lor-thcy noticed that one of their
number, a young girl OF II, named
Mary Copaxi, turned as white as a
sheet and laid her hand upon her
breast. A
The croalsing continued, and Miss
Copaxi suddenly uttered q terrible
scream and swooncd away. AS her
young companions gathered round
her applying the proper restoratives
they made startling discovery that
thrilled them with horror!
Mr.. White coming in at this juno
ture, inquired as to the meaning ofthe
strange tumult, and was Informed
that tho croaking ofa frog was heard,
proceeding from the stomach OF Miss
Copaxi Yes, there could be no mis-
take, the noise Of the frog came from
the young girl. e
She swooned away three times be-
forc the kind minister could inspire
her with sufficient hardihood and
GOODNESS to endure her misfortune as
became Christian; and her compan-
ions werc obliged to carry her homo
in a carriage. 8 tHi a'a
DIR. Williams, o promising young
surgeon, on visit TO some relatives
ut that place, was Immediately sent
for. lie perceived at once that his
patient was difficult case, but with
remarkable sclfpossossion steady
hand he at once proceeded with the
work which alone could save the girls
life. Before night he made al incis-
on in the flesh Just under the breast,
andcxtractcd alarge green, specklcd
frog, almost four inches in length. 4
The girl now doing well, and will
recover.
A pretty little Jewish prima dom
na in Bruszzlcs was conrted by a
young iawyer and finally married
him il consideration Of his embracing
the Jewish persuasion. Such pcrsua,
sion. Such persuasion as she offered
he was only too willing to embrace.
Parson Brownlow's paper, th
Knoxville Wkigy gives the following
| bit Of history connected with q
church III East Tennessee: l.sf.
e Tho rcbcl Methodist brick church
at Morristown, in which Ethridge
spoke to q small audience OF disfr an.
chised rebels was 9 most appropriate
place for his speech 4
Iii is tho same house That was
dedicated, about the first Of the war
by selling off, to the highest bidder
the largest lot Of negroes ever sold
ut one time III East Tennessee. ~
There children were seperated from
their parents, bathed ia tears oi
bitterness aud sorrow | No wonder
4 colored men refused to cit Ia thai
lslave pen ana hear the rebel candid
ate for Governor speak u NM 3s''
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st. Lonis June rs.

A fire in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mon.
day night, destroyed an entire block
Of buildings, including the Nonpareil'
etiice. Loss estimated. vt s2O0,000.-
insurance not stated.
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AND SHOE MAKER.

ii It'd i III HAGHTLER,
l1sia stsset. ~ ssss 80 u "a Ixpre.s once.
~ Kespet eenstastly en hAna . seeal aapornent
k1athsrS aod u elvaye seA6yto ,aeoo mmdte 'cus
8 aSe1aeaMit1 VeoA gose ~ Nh l6e. - i
AspatginG d~es ~ chart pstlcs.
Nav "a f01l. -sF'% RI sS'--'S ...sasas Sss 3
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04
IL. BIGHAiM.

Practices iusnll the courts OF the county,
Civil, Chancery and Criminal. Leases
mltt,ncea promptly made in slk cxses.--
Contracts. deeds, MORTGAGES and all other
legal instrunaents made in the latest aud
most approved FIRMS. All business en-.
trusted 70 him will receive prompt and ef-
ficient attention. Once on front street,
+. Qttnmwa Iowa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04
A DOMESTIC DRAMA.

mo cake," is appended to marriage no
tices in Kansas
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.'.l =. ZINN'S
Grocery 6P Provision
y 81 s. Il @ R ID

second street, four doors west OF the Post
Once. we DTTUMWA. IOWA.,
g Goods delivered. Orders lett promptly
attended 10. JAVA COFFEE 70 cents.
June "a, 81 -dw1M ssia i'ft'' siss'
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a pretty little Jewish prima dom
ma in Bruszzlcs was conrted by u
young lawyer, and finally married
him il consideration Of his embracing
the Jewish persuasion. Such persua,
sion. Such persuasion as she offered
he was only too willing to embrace.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-07-04

In building y chimney put quan.
tity OF salt into the mortar with
which the intercourses of brick are to
be laid. Tho effect viii be that there
will neverbe any accumulation OF SCOT
in that chimney. The philosophy is
thus stated: The salt in the portion
of mortar which is exposed absorbs
moisture every damp day. The SCOT
thus becoming damp; falls down into
the fireplace.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-01

Real Estate bought, sold. and exchanged
charge unless property is disposed of as
mentioned. TIL
Property of non-residents attended to,
taxes pad, and rents collected.
A number of bargains in improved and
un1mproyed real estate now on our books,
and several applications on file to pur-
chase desirable property. Persons having
such for sale may find customers by apply
ing at this office. We have several appIi-
cants who wish to rent dwellings.
Three business stands to let. Also a com.
Portable lodging room.
A large quantity of farming, timber, Goa,
and saline lands in Indiana, Kentucky,
Illinois, Texas, and low a for sale or ex-
Change. A good stand for the cabinet-
making business in a hourishing town in
southern Illinois. Also a pleasant resi-
dence, with large lott; both foI sale on
reasonable terms. Excellent gardening
ground near this city for sale.
PERSONS having real estate for sale, ex-
change, or rent are requested to give us
the details of the same for reference.
INSURANCE
OF all kinds effected in good companies.
Speclal attention given to LIFE INSUR
ANCE. We are agents for the celebrated
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL Life Insurance
the leading company of the
United States. Also for the FRANKLIN
LEE, OF Indianapolis; the WESTERN
LIFE, of Cincinnati; and the WORLD
MUTUAL, of New York. We have author
ity to do business for the latter in Ken
lucky.
The attention of the public is again
directed TO the important subject OF Lie
insurance. Persons desiring to secure de-
enden ones against want are invited to
call and examine the claims of companies
aB NoTARfAL BUSINESS transacted
at this office. Tvs
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-01

Legalized Gambling at Wiesbaden.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-01
INSURANCE.
McNEELY & SCHUBERT,
Real Estate and Insurance
Agents.
No. L HEDDERICH,S BLOCK,

Second Floor,l
Opposite the Court-House,
EVANSVILLE, IND.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-01
EVANSVILLE INSURANCE co,

MEANWHILE INSURANCE 90.
AUTHORIZED ISL, 10000
PAID Up CAPITAL-~~~-.--...... 10000
FIRE, MARINE, IL FLAT BOAT RISKS
Taken at fair rates.
JOHN s. HOPKINS, President.
JAMES Fl. CUTLER, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
Charles Viele, John Ingle, Jr.,
Gillison Maghee, DIR. F. w. Sawyer,
Robert Barnes, G. Preston.
DIR. VI. j. Bray,
J. N. Knox, Business Accent, who will
also attend to Life and Accident Insurance
Office, corner of Main ana First Streets.
in First National Bank Building. Iapls6 m
w. a. PAGE, EDGAR SHARPE.
Notary Public. !
w. A. PAGE 6. co,
FIRE, RIVER, z
and
&C ENT
insurance geM rs.
Corner Main and Water Streets,
Drown, Dunkesson & Co.'S former ofhce.l
EVANSVILLE, lisp.
Home Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK.
Cash Capital ......."..... 100000
Assets. July 1st, 1866~-..... 3,596.sM
Washington Insurance &c
OF NEW YORK.
Cash Cdpital..........--..... $4,000
ASSETS, Ju{y LIST, 1866 $1,000. 68S,391
Columbia Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK.
Cash CdpitdL ........." 1905. S100,UO
Assets, Jaiy Isl, 1866 ......... $4,000
UNITED
Fire and Marine Insurance Co.
OF cov1NGroN AND CINCINNATI.
Cash CdpitoL..........-........ $350.000
ASSETS, July LIST, l966....-.. 398,O00
New York Accidental Ins. Co.
OF NEW YORK
Cash Cdpitdk......."".."..... $250,000
Assets, July Isl, 1866 ........ $4,000
Insures against ACCIDENTS of every de-
scription.
Northwestern Mutual Life In
surance Company
OF MILWAUKEE.
Cash 81, OOO,00
The greatest success of any Life Company
ever organized.
FIRE, MARINE, Il RIVER INSURANCE
D0LECKE ISSUED IN TIL
well-known Companies. and all losses
promptly adjusted and paid at this ONCE.
w. A. PAGE d CO., Agents.,
Corner Main and Water Streets,
Evansville, Ind.
Brown & Dunkerson's former ofbce.)
aulS dly
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-08-01

Foreign Correspondence of h Boston
Journal.
LETTER FROM "CARLET0N."
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-02-06
THE STATE DEBT.

Bonds Of Pennsy lvania, TO the sum OF
SIS 600 900, are past due and unpaid.
The State Treasurer has endcavored on
several orsasiGns to purchase part Of them
with moneys belonging to :he Sinking
Fund, but has entirely faileG The own
ers preferred 10 hold or, rather than seek
new investments. Nevertheless, the fact
that the bonds are overdue, has been
made the occasion of reproach against the
Commonwealth by outsiders.
Senator cornell, of Philadelphia, act
ing upon the suggestien of Treasurer
kemble. has brought forward bilt TO
authorize a new six per cent loan to cam
eel the Old bonds. Five millions Of the
new bonds are to be payable after FIVE
aud within ten years; eight millions after
ten and within fifteen years. These bonds
are 10 he sold to the highest bidder, but
not below par, the old bonds to be rcceiv-
ABLE II payment. lhe o'u pouuS are pe-
below par, but The bill should distinctly
say thev should be taken at not less than
par. This would be TO exchange new
bonds for old ones, leaving the holder in
Just as good condition as he now is.
The old bonds are mostly five per
cent. but the interest was payable in gold
and was actually so paid until the PIE
mum of coin ran ur to fearful point.
Since then the interest has been paid in
greenbacks In raising the rate Of inter
est to six per cent, it should be Fixed be-
yond dispute, that the interest will be
paid in currency
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-02-06
IMPORTANT TO YOUNG MEN AND
TE.CEEEsS.

Every young UGa. whatever may be lis "a
turc calling in lie, Will find thorough aud
practical business education his greatest sid
TO success. Such course may be h.d l,v ali.
rs the expense and time necessary for ;hor
ough preparation can readily be spared from
The earnings of every Industrious youth ii tie
country. Three mouths only are necessary
for :. pre- paration that shall introduce anv far
mer's son, teacher CT mechanic, .aic u bdsi
ness position that shall bring him good sal.
AIRY, AMI that may lead him on 70 = Lusines,
success. At rhilaielpL;a, Pa. It system OF
instruction has been introduced into !. {.
MuNEoEp's Business and Telegraph College
that must be thoroughly praciica! and woI . a
rcvclEticu N commercial instruction III MI
schools having pupils enough so that it M: ;
Ne introduced. Unfortunately this system G.
instruction can only be carried oGt IN ie y
. ei the larger schools of the United Sia;cs. as
it requires for its successful operation creri
number Of students in daily at;eUdquce This
course Of receiving Tie cacuura cement and
enthusiastic support Of the leading business
men and educators throughout the country,
and is drawing for this College patronage
from nearly every Safe in the Union. The
practical arrangement Of every department
makes il profitable for young men 10 come
hundreds Of miles TO enjoy its advantages, as
at no ether school in the country can equal
advantages be had for business education
REV. ALEXANDER CLARK, Editor of CIark :
School lisitor, III notice Of that institution.
said The Commercial College OF J. c. Nun
ford combines in iss plan more practicalit;cs
and better Gi>ciplines its students for success
iul business than any similar institution With
which am acquainted in the city, and but
one in our whole country in any wise com
rares with il. and that one pursues meihod
somewhat the same but perhaps not al full =
developed.
Such report from Rev. Alexander Clar,.
IS strong evidence Of the character and stand
ing of this school. The College from its plan
Of instruction, invites the attention Of the
masses. and as it issues many publications.
explanatory Of its working. which are mailed
free of cnarge. We suggest that those interest
cd in education send All application for ciIcu
lars, as they will no doubt be furnished i'm
mediately on receipt of request.
Address J. { MUMFoHp. Phila delphia, Pa
Jan IL. 1867.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-02-06
pOLT IECiE.

4 correspondent of the Mjlwauiie
.S,at'asi says the following colloquy re
coatiy occurred between u noisy, brawl
lug Democratic politician, aud qG,et.
observing Republican. 1t hit the nail on
the hcad and is too good to be lost:
Democrat-I demand to know, sir, il
the States lately in rebellion are in the
UIion or out Of the Union. Just answer
that. il you will! ?
Republican-Thc question is well il
Iustrate1 in your own personal History
-Four years ago you united with the
church here; and, il | am rightly inform
ed, YOU have been rather hard nember
to manage; and lately charges have been
preferred against you for downright ais
condact, and you have been suspended
until your case can be examined, aud
your fitness for membership determined
Now, sir, demand to know whether you
are in the church or out OF the church
The Democrat appeared to see the point,
and left