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deep sigh came rom his oOSOH lOI ue
had near and dear friend on board the
little Packet san emigrant ship J" said
another; show can any captain of an
emigrant ship know so well his way into
this harbor7 Besides, emigrant ships do
not come to Liverpool. h pause ensued,
during which one with a quick eye was
gazing through the best glass the town
afforded he was on one knee, resting his
telescope, when he suddenly sprang on his
feet, and declared that Captain Bass was
among the passengers ''Nonsense y
was the incredulous cry "Captaln Bass
and the Liverpool Packet are at the bottom
of the sea, and will there remain till the
day of resurrection.
Not daunted by their incredulity, he
said, "Give me the trumpet; will speak
the brig. In few moments she will be
near enough What brig is that ?" The
response was given. ''Are you Capt
Bass z" "Yes," was the reply. A few
words sufficed to reveal that the vessel had
been blown off, and for many days went
before the wind with great rapidity. As
the gale abated, Capt. Bass found he
conld better reach the West Indies than he
could get back with so small and so
crowded a vessel. Using their provisions
economically, and shaking their thirst with
cider and the barrels Of apples that were
on board, they reached Barbados. There
the captain sold his sloop, bought the brig,
and came back safe tUith all his passengers !
The joyful news flew through the town
with the impetuosity of lightning, and ere
the vessel could be brought to the wharf
the entire population of the place bad as
sembled TO meet and embrace there friends.
1t would be in vain to describe such a
scene-all were in mourning-yet all
with smile of joy beaming in their coun
tenances. AS the long lost friends and
relatives leaped on shore, fathers, mothers
and brothers were locked in each others
arms, and then the smiles became tears Of
JOY,
But how was such a scene to end-how
could it, or how ought it to end, with
moral and Christian people There is in
the depths of the fountains of the human
heart an ever living spring, from which
flows its purest and most sacred emotions
There arises the principal of religion, the
sense of accountability to God and love
for all goodness. This impulsive feeling
came forth in gush of spontaneous graft
tude and the tears and sobs had scarcely
ceased, when, with one sudden impulse,
the whole assemblage sank on their knees,
and in burst of pious fervor poured out
thanks to the great and merciful Being
who had SO sirgularly preserved them
and who holds US in the hollow of His
hand.
This extraordinary circumstance is not
within the recollection of many persons,
but few still survive in Nova Scotia who
have a distinct remembrance of it. In
its relation we may have omitted many
details, but the general outline is entirely
true.
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FOLLY OF Discomfort. The following
beautiful passage, form Rodgers Italy,
well illustrates the folly of discomfort:
81 was weary of life, and one day, such
as some have known and none would wish
to remember, | was hurrying along the
street to the river, when L felt a sudden
check. l turned and behelG little boy,
who had caught hold of the skirt of my
cloak in his anxiety to attract my notice.
His look was irresistible. Not less so
was. the lesson he had learned. There
are six of US, and we are dying for want
of food Why should not, said 1 to
myself, relieve this wretched family 1
have the means, and it will net delay me
many minutes But what fit does
The scene:of misery they conducted me to,
l cannot describe. i threw them my
purse, and their burst of gratitude over
come me. 1t filled my eyes-it went TO
my heart. Will eallto-morrow, cried.
Fool that was to think of leaving world
where such pleasure was to be had, and
SO chear:"
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SECURE THE SHADOW ERE
~ TIE SUBSTANCE FADES.
PICTURES FOR THE MILLION.

Having located in Ebensburg, would re-
spectfully inform the public that l am pre-
pared to execute PHOTOGRAPHS in every
style Of the ant, from the smallest card Pic
ture to the largest sized for framing. Pic
lures takeL III any kind of weather
PHOTOGRAPHS PAINTED IN OIL.
INDIA INK OR WATER COLORS.
Every attention given to the taking of
Children s pictures. but 10 clear weather only.
Special attention is invited to nv stock
of large PICTURE FRAMES and PHOTO
GRAPH ALBUMS, which l viii sell cheap-
er than they can be bought elsewhere in
town. Copying and Enlarging done on rea-
sonable terms. l ask comparison and defy
competition.
Thankful for past fayors, solicit con-
u&nee OF the same. Gallery on Julian street,
tSo doors south of Town Hall.
I. 7. SPENCE, Photographer.
f.oensburg, Nov. IA, 1867.
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A LAKE DRIED UP.-A few days ago
the water from Ottawa lake, in Monroe
county, Michigan, all at once disappeared.
The Coldwater Gazette states that the
water had begun to subside for some days,
and the teamsters who carried stone from
the lake noticed that the holes at which
they watered their cattle were crowded
with fish. They increased in numbers,
both large and small, the former having
their mouths wide open, and SO exhausted
that the people caught them with their
hands. The work Of quarrying and
hauling stones was soon abandoned, and
in short time scores of teams and
hundreds of men might be seen on and
around the lake. The men, with hand
spikes, crowbars, and axes, were busiIy
engaged in cutting and raising huge pieces
OF ice, and then STOPPING down and lift
ing the fish, some of which were dead,
some alive, and some frozen fast in the
ice, for the water having departed from
the lake by some subterranean passage,
the vast sheet of ice lay on the bottom
For three days immense qantities of fish
were carried away, principally pickerel
and bass, while vast quantities OF white
fish are left to rot on the ice and in the
mud-for mud and ice are all that is left
Of Ottaway lake. Numerous pieces of
the ice are left standing on edge, like SO
many grave stones. The lake, or rather
its bed, or graveyard, presents novel
scene Some say the water VIII soon re-
turn by the same source by which it de-
I l. r q
with it-for Lake Erie is supposed 10 be
its Headquarters. Meantime the farmers
in the vicinity greatly feel the loss of the
departed waters About seven years ago
this lake departed in the same way, and
old men say it departs and returns peri
odically.
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JOB PRINTING.
q MOTHER NEW WRINKLE
BOOTS AND s HOS
FOR ALL AGES And BOTH SEXES.
In addition to his large stock of the best
Eastern made


Eastern made
SHOES, BUSKINS, CATERS, &c,
For LADIES' ard ChRdren's Hear,
the subscriber has just added to his assort
mcnt a full and complete invoice of
Boots and Shoes for Men and Youths,
whica he will not only warrant to he supe-
1lor 70 any goods os like character now being
offered in this market, but vastly better in
every rcspecG than the slop-shop work with
which the country is flooded. Rcmem Der
that | offer no article for sale which | do
not guarantee to be regular custom made, of
the best material and superior finish, and
while do not pretend to compete in prices
with the dealers in auction goods, | know
that l can furnish BOOTS, SHOES, &C.,
that will give more SerUice for less money
than any other dealer in this community, and
pledge myself 10 repair, free of charge, any
article that may give way after a reasonable
time and reasonable usage. Everybody is
respectfully invited to call and examine nv
stock and learn my prices.
The subscriber is also prepared to manu-
iacture to order any and all work in his line
OF the very best material and Workmanship,
and at prices as reasonable as like work can
be obtained anywhere. French Calf, Com
mon Calf, Morocco and all ether kinds Of
Leather constantly on hand.
DT Store on Main street, next door to
Crawfo-d's Hotel
JOHN D. THOMAS.
Ebenshurg, Sept %, 1867.
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In neighborhood where 1 once lived
a man and his wife were almost constant
ly quarreliDg. During their quarrels their
only child Ia boy was generally present,
and had of course caught many of his
fathers expressions. One day, when the
boy had been doing something wrong the
mother, intending TO chastise him, called
aim and said /: s'Come here, sir; what
did you do that for 2"
The boy, complacently folding his arms
and initiating his fathers manner, said
'sSee here, madam, don't wish to have
any words with you.'
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SOMETIMES people have entertained an
gels uhawares, but Green Mountain by
who has been peddling maps in his native
State, is evidently not of that stamp. His
plan is to 60 to farmers house for a
nights lodging and food for himself and
horse. When the bin is presented in the
morning he astonishes the farmer by ask
ing to ''see his license to keep tavern
OF course the license is not produced, and
the bill is not paid,
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TWAS Sunday night the moon shone
bright, and all was cool and shady. when
a gay young gent down High street went
a walking with 4 lady. They talked of
love; he called her dove he told of his
affection. She heaved sigh and turned
her eye in an opposite direction. But
why that start that chills the heart, as if
with ice incrnsted? Ah do not blame
sweet NJ, to hair pins she has trusted,
but hear her shrek or rather speak 'My
water fall has bustedl'
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In the Caucasus Mountains, at
place called Kudaco, it is stated a well of
naphta has been discovered. At the
depth of two hundred and seventy-four
feet from the surface the liquid was first
struck, and for month gave a supply of
fifteen hundred barrels daily. Since then
fresh source has been met, and the
naphta rises with force to the height of forty
feet above the ground, the jet being four
inches in diameter, and delivering daily
supply of eight thousand barrels.
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Josh Billings says: 'rThere are a
great multitude of individuals who are,
like blind mules, anxious enough to kick,
but can't tell where"
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aNBENsBURG MARBLE WORKS,

~ ONO u1hhBHh WUhhDI
Having purchased the Marble Works
Hams Hardward Store. and snnnliad ,,vseif
with an extensive stock of TOMBSTONES
I am now prepared to furnish all work in
my line at the Lo,oest city prices, and feel
confident that | can render entire satisfac-
tion to all who favor me with their orders
Parties desiring to purchase Tombstones are
respectfully invited to call and examine spe-
cimens on exhibition at my shop. Orders
from a distance will be promptly attended
TO, and work delivered where desired.
Jan. 80, 1868 OTTINGER REED.
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each subsequent insertion.
Resolutions of Societies, or communCa-
tions of personal nature must be paid for
as adveI tisements.
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We have made arrangements by which
we can do or have done all kinds of plain
and fancy job Printing, such as Books,
Pamphlets, Show Cards, Bill and Letter
Heads, Handbills, Circulars, &C., in the best
style of the art and at the most moderate
prices. Also, all kinds of Ruling. Blank
Books, Book Binding, &c, executed to order
as good as the best and as cheap as the
cheapest.
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-11-26
True.

We clip the following sensible
propositions, from John Forsyth's
Register, because they are tr and
just as applicable to Ottumwa, as
Mobile, and to show that that paper
is sound newspaporially, if it is in
the bonds and iniquity of sin, seces-
sion, and Democracy:
"First, That live and energetic
newspaper is essential to every com.
munity that pretends to business
Importance.
Second, That such u paper should
be generously supported by the com,
munity in it's own best interests, and
be thus made effective for good.
Third, That to be thus effective
the paper must be entirely and utter
ly independent-able to see the
truth and seeing it to speak it at all
times and against all individual in.
terests; and finally
Fourth, That all approach tc
thankfnlness for favors bestowed in
return for services rendered, is il
some sort an approach to accepting Q
subsidy, and just in SO much cmas
culating its vigor and vitiating its
mission"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-11-26
The Growth of Iowa.

Hon. John A. Elliott, State Audit
or, has completed his list by counties
of the valSe of personal property in
Iowa tor the purpose OF taxation
for the year 1868. Ninety six coun.
ties give total footing OF $67 1863,
39S. The assessments last year was
500, ,966, $50, showing an increase OF
S3S3, ,O39. In 1867 the assessment OF
real property amounted to $l9S,55O,
S25, which added to the personal
property assessment this year gives
a grand total of real and personal
values in the State Of iowa Of two
hundred and fifty-six millions nine
hundred and seven thousand two
hundred and twenty-three dollars,
Ts256, ,9O7 ,223l, which is probably not
one half Of the real wealth OF the
State. Assessments will not aver
age over 40 or so per cent of market
values. In view Of the rapid immi-
grafton the past season, the extensive
internal improvements of all kinds
now being made, the building of new
lines of railways, the actual wealth
of the State cannot fall short OF SIX
hundred millions.
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New Orleans.

To show how faithfully Bully
Rousseau and Jim. Steadman done
the work assigned them by their
masters, Andrew Johnson, and Wade
Hampton, it is only necessary to re-
fer to the election in New Orleans,
where Seymour received 23,897
votes, and Grant only 276.
MDnroes old Thugs had the polls,
who, together with tn, Ku Klux
done the business.
No more farcical election has eve,
been held, since Napoleon the little
was elected Emperor, when the can
vassers and judges of the election
unblushingly announced that ali
men were perfectly free to vote ac
cording to their own opinions, but
any man who voted against Napole
on would be shot.
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QuIET.-A correspondent Of the
Mobile Register from Claiborne Co.
in Ala. boasts that every vote cast al
their polls, (265) werc for Seymour
and Blair, 33 Of them being ina.
gurs," and adds significantly that il
was the most peaceable and orderly
election he ever witnessed.
Tho absence Of Unionists to wreak
their vengeance on, accounts tor the
quiet of that election. It was the
peace of death. Ded men tell nc
tales; and provoke NO Kuklux out
RACES at the polls, which is the kind
o. Democratic peace, that would have
ensued in the South, under Seymour
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-11-26
Established in 1648
THE WEEKLY COURIER
J. M. HEDRrcK, Editor.
OTTUNwA, IOWA
Thursday 49,. November 26, 1868
Wendell Phillips.


Wendell Phillipps, the perennial
cold Of America, is out in the Anti
Slavery Etandard for a constitutional
amsndm ent, making suffrage Impair
tial in oil the states, which is uncom-
monty sensible and practical for him,
and In the same article demands the
impeachment of Andrew johnson
as the very first thing to be done by
the approaching Congress, which is
very characteristic and foolish.
Andrew johnson; was impeached
by the American people, on the first
Tuesday Of November Ammo Domini
1868, over and above any punishment
that might be inflicted upon him, for
his high crimes and misdemeanors,
during the remnant ofhis inglorious
administration.
With Congress in session, he is as
harmless as McC Clellan's Quaker guns
at Manassas, and the people would
not quietly submit to the costly at.
tempt at wreaking vengeance upon
. man, who is deader than julius
Ceaser. ;.
Let him remain where he is, az an
impotent, but instructive example of
total political depravity.
He will be nc h more serviceable
in that position, to the country, and
the Republican party, than to oust
him from the Presidency for two
brief months, to go back to Tennes-
see with his martyrs ,rown, and sore
bead, and gaping wounds, to exhibit
to the populace, on which capital he
would in oil human probability work
himself back to the Senate.
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HOGS.

A Des Moines correspondent OF the
Chicago Post, furnishes some impor-
tant information in regard to the hog
product of Iowa, in 1867 and 1868.
By the laws Of this State,the num-
ber of swine over six months old with
their value, sis yearly taken by the
assessors, of the various townships.
An inspection of Auditor John A.
Elliott's books shows that 176,4l2
six month porkers, were assessed in
1867 and 632, ,64l this, making a de-
crease this year of 1877 or near
twenty per cent.
The value Of the assessed hog crop
last year and this is not given, but 1t
is evident from this showing that
Iowa will have many hogs less tor
market this year than last.
Wapello Co. mad l4,743, last year
and l4,7O3 this,makinga a loss 'f only
40 head
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The rapid completion Of our st. L.
G & r. r., hurts our aniable Oska-
loosa friends muchly. We understand
they all have violent attacks of the
Grecian Bend over it.
The Herald says:
"The Rams Horn extensio of the
North Missouri r. R., to Ottumwa.
appears to be moving along. The
Courier says they are laying the
track in this State at the rate of 4
mile per day"
Keep your small und erc]othes on
gentlemen, and one Of these fine days
when we get the RAMS Horn COM
pleted to this city, we will petition
our authorities to extend the city
limits, SO as to make your village al
Ottumwa suburb, which will Civ
the fine soil your town is built OF
some real value.
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the young ladies inside. At this, the
owner Of the house, Mr.. John Cakes
ordered the party, of, 3 command
which he repeated twice, but was dis.
obeyed, and the confusion and up
roar went on as loud a. ever. Find
ing that expostulatlon was no avail,
Mr.. Oakes fred upon them, hitting q
man by the name Of John Oakley in
the breast, killing him almost instant
". Oakley had been married but q
short time. and leaves Q young wife
and child to mourn his loss. The af-
fair creates great excitement through.
out the usually quite neighborhood
of Perry, but whether any arrests
were made, we have not learned
The tragedy will undoubtedly put q
stop. in that locality At least, to .
heathenish custom, which should have
been long ago interdicted by law.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-11-26

The LADY OF THE WHITE, HOUSE.
in connection with the election O,
Gen. Grant to the Presidency. and
only second to it in point Of interest
is the promotion Of Mrs. Grant to
the post Of LADY of the White
House." It is gratifying to think
that the position is one which Mrs,
Grant will fill with the true simplici
ty of an American woman. There
will will be no attempt to ape the
grandeur Of : regal court, and NO
vulgar striving after more sensation,
Mrs. Grant is lady who has main
tained, through every event which
has marked the vlcissitudes OF her
husbands life, marked propriety Of
demeanor. She has been q helpm eet
in days Of adversity, and has shared
his honors without being dazzled BY
the position or contaminated by the
foolish adulations Of those who wor.
ship at the shrine of success.-Boston
Journal
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Pensions.

BY tho report Of the Commission.
or Of Pensions, Gov. Cox, Of Mary
land, we learn that the total number
Of Army aud Navy pensioners of all
classes, on the rolls June Both, last
was 1898, or which the govern
ment paid annual pensions amount
ing to s19, ,249,o77,41.
The last surviving soldier of the
Revolution died previous to tho
Commissioners last report.
Nancy Serana is the only widow
on the rolls married prior to the
close of the war. There are IS sur.
viving married prior to Jan. /. 1894.
sOfthose married prior to January |
1906, forty-fve, and Of those married
since the latter day, 7s9, making .
total Of Ss8 Revolutionary widow,
on the rolls-less by. 100 than tn,
number returned the previous year
Thcre are now on the rolls l, 1903 wld
ows and orphans Of soldiers wht
served in tho war subsequent to tn.
Revolution and prior to 1861, an in
crease of 155 since the last report. !
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who Wants A Farm P

offer my farm, known as the
calvin Lewis farm" situated four and
one-half miles north of Ottumwa and
three-fourths ola mile from Dahlon-
ega;
This is decidedly one of the very
best farms in the county. There are
1891 acres, all in one body and all
under fence, 80 to 100 acres oft tim
Der, well set in blue grass. Cedar
Creek runs through the timber land,
go to 20 acres in meadow, good barn
good orchard, good house, and other
outbuildings-ls well watered-be-
sides running water, has five wells.-
The orchard never fails in bearing
Having lost two houses iu the late
FIRE, will sell this farm very low, tt
raise means to rebuild with Par
cash, and for the remainder will make
liberal terms.
JAMES L. TAYLOR,
Ottumwa, Iowa
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A glance ct our Louisiana table
shows that Grant received vote
and Seymour 1885 in parish where
472 Whites and 1893 Blacks were
registered last year. In Caddo,
where the registry stood 1887
Blacks aid III Whites, Grant gets /
vote ami Seymour 1886. ST. Mary
East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,
and ether Parishes show similar fig.
ures. But St. Landry; the scene 81
the Rebel massacre, goes The whole
hog, casting $500 votes for Seymour
and none for Grant, though 9, ,1O2
Hacks we're registered in that Par.
ish last year. This is liberty and
freedom Of elections as guaranteed
6y Mr.. johnson through his beloved
follower Rousseau. What would
Louisiana have done had the illustri.
our Sheridan commanded in New
Orleans?-N Y Tribune.