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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14
Prompt PAYMENT.

We have taken occasion hereto.
fore, to speak in terms Of the high.
est commcrdation Of the promptness
of the National Fire Insurance Com
paDy Of Davenport in paying the
losses to ]. G. Meek and II. Nuna.
maker at the recent great fro in
this city, without any Of the tedious,
and captious delays, too commonly
practiced by many foreign compa-
MICS.
In the late fire here, which destroy.
ed the Homestead House, on the 7th
inst, they had q risk of.fve hundred
dollars on the house, and an equal
amount on the furniture, and prompt
as q clock, their Adjusting Agent,
Mr.. B. r. Jeffries was on hand. and,
together with their efficient local
agent here, Mr.. C. 9. Blake, the
losses were arranged and paid on the
18th instant, only four days after the
fire.
The National is one of the oldest
ablest, andmost reliable companies
in tho State, and under its present
management, hedged around by the
wise provisions Of the Iowa Insur-
ance laws Of the 18th General As
sembly, we regard it as safe, in ev-
cry respect, as one Of the very best
eastern Companies.
This fact being patent to the com.
monest understanding, by the re-
markable promptitude OF its adjust
ments, in marked contrast with many
other companies that we know Of, it
should seem to be the dictate Of com.
mon prudence, for our people to in
sure their property at home in com
panies which they know all about,
and which are under the control of
their own legislation, and In every
respect solvent.
G. G. Blake, Esq, is the Agent in
this city, and by his faithful efforts
has built up handsome business for
the company, to whom applications
should be made for policies at his of.
fee over the First National Bank
Building, Ottumwa, Iowa.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14
Mail Routes.

/ We have before VI the proposals.
iof the Post Office Department At
Washington, for service on several
routes in Iowa from July 1869 to
June Both 1870.
They include route 1902 from
BLOOMFIELD to Ottumwa, and Ottum.
We to Bloomfield daily. Route 1924
Orleans via Moulton to Wells Mills
weekly. Route 1885 Agency City
ito Bladensburg. weekly. Route
Fll33b Ottumwa via Dahlonega and
IN! ftinsburg toSigourney, weekly.
[ ibis latter route should be and
will be before long . daily.
Any persons desiring to contract
D carry the mails on these routes. OF
ANY other in the State, will receive
duSinformation by enquiring II this
once.
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the Great Western"
All hail creation far and near,
OF Arnold's Great Western you shall

\ A0 0A0 0t "VStO4A
All hail creation far and near,
OF Arnold's Great Western you shall
hear.
Lot pealing drums, and cannons roar,
Convey the news from shore to shore
Bargains bargains! for 80 days more
At the Great WesternC Clothing store,
Dress and business coats, to suit ev-
cry one.
The rich, the poor, the old,t young.
IF you want shirt, collar or tie,
Do not pass the Great Western, by.
The goods must sbe sold, regardless
of cost,
Invest your money, where you can
get the most
Their store is crowded, by night and
day,
people say they are giving goods
Collars and ties Of every stamp,
Suspenders, Gloves, &C., follow in
rank,
Hats and Caps, of different grades,
All styles and all shades,
And other goods too numerous to
mention,
To which they invite your special
attention,
To the Great Western all should go,
Where you will find the ever-ready
JOS.
Always willing to do his best,
Whether you buy coat, pants or vest,
Let all repair with willing feet,
To Joe Arnold's Clothing House, on
Main St.,
There you will see bargains that
s'can't be beat"
ARNOLD l. co.
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Rev. Charles Elliott, d. D., L.

x2sa
Z. ID,
The following resolutions were
adopted by the members of the OF
tumwa NJ. e. Church, January 10th,
1869:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to take from us BY death Rev.
Charles Elliott, D. D., i. L. d., late
President OF Iowa Wesleyan Univer-
sity; therefore
Resolued, That by his disease we are
again reminded to be also ready for
in such an hour as ye think not the
Son Of Man cometh."
That in the death of DR.. Elliott we
have occasion to lament the loss of
an able minister, an eminent teacher,
learned writer and q good man !;
one who was uniformly beloved and
admired in Whatever station he occu-
pied in the church.
That we will cherish his memory
as bright example ola long life Of
christian effort, crowned with unusual
success.
That as friends and church men,
bers we tender to the relatives of our
deceased brother our heartfelt SYM
pathies in their affection.
That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the relatives of the deceased
and published in the Ottumwa CouR.
Ter. e. FL. WAR1Na, Pastor.
J. T. HAcKwoRrH,
ia. HAMMOND, Committee
e. WHITE,
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Information Wanted.

A colored man commonly called
Harry Bowen, escaped from his mas
ter, jerry Wayland, near st. Fran.
cisville Mo-, about New Years night
1859.
1t is supposed that he went to
Chicago, and from there to Canada,
but has not boon heard from since
his escape, notwithstanding the
three hundred dollars in specie offer
cd to tho man hunters to capture
him. He ives . large good looking
light colored man, and cost Wayland
81 600 in Gold. His brother Charles
Owens is an industrious man living
near this city, and is anxious to hear
from him, and if this notice should
fall under his observation, or any one
having knowledge Of his where.
abouts, they will confer great favo,
by addressing as above, Ottumwa
Iowa.
Exchanges please copy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14

When the Plantation Bitters were
first made known to the American
people some seven years ago, it was
supposed that they were an entirely
new thing, land had never before been
used. So far as their general use in
the United States is concerned, this
may be true. 1t is also true that the
same Bitters were made and sold in
the Island of st. Thomas, over forty
years ago, as any old planter, mer-
chant OF sea captain doing business
with the West Indies will tell you
It is distinctly within myrecollect,on
that on the return OF my father (who
was sea captain, and doing an ex-
tensive trade in the tropics, he would
invariably have these Bitters among
the ships stores, and our family side
board was never without them
For any sickness, it matters not how
severe or trifing, the decanter of
these Bitters, BY q different name,
was always resorted to as asovereign
remedy.
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- LAW SUIT FoR A CoAr.-Major E.
g. Blackmar, Of the publishing house
lof Ayes, Blackmar 4 Co., recently
had an overcoat stolen from. the hall
IN his hotel at Burlington. He sued
the proprietor before a justice and
beat him out Of $35, 90, its value, and
hasjust again beat the pugnacious
land lord in the District Court, to
where the case was carried.
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THE OTTUMWA COURIER
City and County News.

Apologies at best are o bore, but
mono SO vexations as explaining away
reasons for not publishing . paper on
time. However, We shall have 70
suffer the unwelcome guest to visit
our readers this week with his bud.
get Of excuses for delaying our casket
Of news. We were badly disappoin.
ted 10 not receiving a supply Of pa
per in time for this weeks issue, on
the regular day, and have had 10
tame the restless press till to day
Saturday. We shall endeavor to be
on time next week; provided we are
not disappointed in our grist Of pa
per from the mill.
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Onward.

Onrard, Capt Mayne Reds new
magazine is before us, and is on sale
with Scott & Myers, the News men
in rear of the National Bank. In its
elegant illustrations, and able ard
varied literary composition, it fully
equals the promises, made in its pros
pectus, which We published months
ago.
1t seems to occupy q sensible me-
dunn between the sensational and
stolid magazine literature of the
day, and we predict that the pen of
Capt. Mayne Reid, with his able
corps of contributors will speedily
write it into brilliant success.
G. W. Carleton, N. Y. publishes
it at single copies 80 cts, yearly sub
scribers $3.50, 5 copis $500, and 10
for $500.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14

Messrs. d. Currin l. Co., have OPEN
ed out with a fine stock of Imported
Wines, Brandies, Gins, Bitters and
Cordials. They are also agents for
the sale of Kentucky and Pennsyl-
vania Bourbon and Rye Whistles
Their establishment is an exclusively
Wholesale one, and they offer the very
best inducements to the trade, and it
would be we'll for dealers who desire
to purchase good liquors TO call and
see them before buying. DIT wi.
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To the Press of Iowa.

In the preparation Of an article on
e journalistic status of Iowa my
2 would be greatly enhanced If
es Of newspapers and magazines
irrespective Of party-would trans
init to my address sample copies of
the same. Iowa is no less famous for
its spirited energetic press, than for
its excellent soil, fine crops and re-
markable development.
Those editors who, perchance may
find leisure moment, will confer q
favor BY sending me brief history of
thcir journals. POTOMAC.
address : -. P. G. PoULroN, Wash
iDgton, d. c."
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14

REAL EsrATE.-Dr J. Il. Taylor
has just sold the Alvin Lewis farm
in Dahlonega township, for $34 pcr
acre, containing 32s acres, amount
ing to the snug sum Of Gil, 152.-
Mr.. Isaac Mast, father-ln-law of Nav
or Fulton, is the purchaser.
Alvin Lewis has bought the farm
belonging. to the Armstrong heirs,
consisting of 1876 acres, at $22 90 per
acre.
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Wood! Wood!

We will deliver Wood any place in
the city, at the following cash prices
Best Hickory, per cord -. 800
Oak, Maple and Hackt cry. LOO
Orders may be left in our office
with either J. w. Dixon, or Il. III.
Stiles. dw2w.
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MARRIED.-At the residence of
the brides parents near Kirkville, in
this county, January 7th 1869, by
the Rev. d. G. Smith Mr.. ALLEN
HUNTER, to Miss CAROLINE CHAP
NAN.
We received the above notice by
mail, and have not the pleasure ofthe
acquaintance of Mr.. Hunter, or his
presumed to be fair bride, but we will
make Q handsome wager that she
has drawn lucky ticket in the mat
rimonial lottery; that whom he gives
her . quarter for pin money he won't
squeeze il till the eagle screams
bloody murder; that he won't kick
her out of bed Of cold mornings to
make the fire, and that in every 9TH
er respect he will comport himself a.
q good, liberal, righteous Republican
husband should, because he didn't
have the niggardliness to start out
on the most important enterprise in
life, by swindling the printer, but en-
CLOSED us the ever welcome green
back, for printing the notice Of his
marriage, for which he will please
accept the blessings Of the CouRIER.
MARRIED.-Jan'y. 18th, 1869, in
this city, by Rev. =. 81. Waring, Mr..
GEORGE p. CONRAD, of Monmouth,
Ills, to Miss CAROLINE BLIND, Of this
CITY.
Our good friend, Mr.. Conrad Blind
the father of the amiable bride &C.
oompanied the above notice with two
bottles Of elegant Native Wine, with
which we proceeded to drink the
health Of tho happy couple, hoping
that weddings may occur carly and
| of+or IN tha blind family II thew 0re
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14

Philadelphia Clothing Hall, is dali
ly crowded with customers, buying
their winter clothing at panic prices
and the above prices will only last
30 days. Now is tbs time for bar.
rains.
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Positively Two Weeks Only
They will sell goods for two weeks
more'at present stand on Main street,
opposite the Jefferson House, at
greatly reduced prices. If any Of
our readers should wish anything in
the Hat, Cap, Gloves, Furs' and Gents
Furnishing goods line, they will do
we'll to call on Chas. Belts & Co.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Read. Read!

The undersigned is prepared to ram
Portraits in Oil Colors, in the latest sty les
LifeSize, or any size desirable, at low fig
ures. Persons having small pictures Of
deceased friends, wishing TO have them
enlarged and coiored life like, give me 4
call and not entertain the absurd notion
that nothing can be done right unless 4
IL done in the East. Give me . chance
and can do IL we'll and much cheaper.
Card Photographs, AmbrCtypss and
Gems taken on short notice.
Main st. Ottumwa Iowa.
d3mwlv. 81. NUNAMAKERs
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ESTABLISHED lS57.-For prompt
ness and highest market prices send
your Game, Wool, Pelts, Furs, Eggs,
Butter, Flour, and ell country pros
ducts, to old and well known Pro-
duco Commission House of B. F.
BALLARD, 311 Greenwich St., P. o
Box 1922, New York. WY.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14

We call attention TO tho firm Of J.
Prugh & Co, Importers and dealers
in Queensware, Glass and Silver pla-
ted goods. They have opened the
most complete stock Of goods that
ever came to the city Of Ottumwa, in
that line, and they are selling them
twenty-five pei cent. cheaper than
ever sold in this market. Give them
a call. dwlw.
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improved,

The Bedford, Taylor Coy South
vest has q new head, and is otherwise
greatly improved.
1t is an excellent local journal, and
every man in that county, who don't
support it, ought to be heartily
asIssmed, that so mean cuss as
himself was ever made.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-01-14

Mon PRINTINa.-We are better pre-.
pared now than ever before to do lob
priI ting promptly, and in elegant
style. Having re-furnished our Office
IN the past week, and employed 9TH
or skillfnl workmen, We can guaran-
tee satisfaction and promptness.-
Our business men are now having
their work done ut home. Come and
examine our specimens and prices
Do not be duped by wandering bum
mAra
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EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.

Beware Of Counterfeits Smiths 7buic
Syrup has been counterfeited, and the
counterfeiter brought to grief.
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The genuine article must have DR. John
Bulls private stamp On each bottle, DIR
John Bull only has the right to manufac-
ture and sell the original John Smiths
Tonic Syrup Of Louisville, KY. Examine
we'll the label ON each bottle. If my pri-
vate stamp is not ON the bottle, do mot
purchase, or you will be deceived, See
column advertisement, and my show
card, will prosecute any one infring-
ing on my right, The genuine Smith's
Tonic Syrup can only be prepared by
myself.
The Public's Servant.
DIR. JOHN BULL,
Louisville, KY.
For ssle by Taylor, Blake & Co.,, ottum.
wa. Iowa.
Nov, %, '6S, -dAw8m.
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Iowa State Agricultural Col
Z 10Q0.


lege.
Rev. S. L. Durham, County Su-
perintendent has placed on our ia.
Bile q neat pamphlet showing the
plan and scope of the Iowa Agricul.
tural College at Nevada, from the
pen of its President Hon. A. s,
Welch.
From this statement we learn that
the college is rapidly filling up and
opening out under most favorable
auspices.
Edward Hungerford and VIM.
Fsster are the two students in at
tendance from this county.
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D. W. Stebbins Of Ottumwa, deal
or in Fruit and Ornamental trees,
Green House and Bedding OUT Plants,
all persons wishing anything in hia
line would do well to order through
him. Having ten years experience
in shipping. knows just how to han
die them. He goes TO the best Nur-
ceries and superintends the selecting
and packing, and warrants every
thing to be Of good quality, and il
good condition when delivered.
dw1m
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BLAsKs.-We have just completed,
on new type, . large lot Of Justices
blanks, and shall keep up good sup
ply for sale. Justices just beginning
business, will do we'll to buy their
supply of blenks from us.
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A gentleman who suffered for years
and all the effects Of youthful indiscYetion
will for the sake of suffering humanity,
send free to all who need it, the recipe
for making the simple remedy by which
he wss cured. Sufferers wishing TO pro.
fit by the advertisers experience can do
so by addressing, il perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN,
AZ Cedar-Street. n. Y.
June 49, 3m.
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For Bargains in Ready Made Clio
thing, 60 to M. Nussbaum's Phila
delphia Clothing Hall. He keeps
the best assortment in the city, and
sells at BOTTOM PRICES.
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EIRLY MARRIAGE.

DIR FRANKLIN advocated Early Mar
riages. ESSAYS for young men, on this
and other subjects. being GUIDE to
MARRIAGE and Conjugal Felicity, by
benevolent Physicians, sent by mail, in
sealed letter envelopes, free of of charge.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATIONS, box
P, Philadelphia, Pa.
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4. r. Wallace & Co., are closing
out good assortment of Door Mats
and Feed Baskets at greatly reduced
prices. w2w.
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REFORM SCHOOL.

Notice is hereby given that tho State
Reform school forjuvenile offenders will
be open OH and after the IL of Oct. ready
for the reception of all boys who may be
sent there.
For information address, ISAAC T..
GIBSON, Salem Henry County, or JAS.
d. LADD, Ottumwa
J, A. PARVIN, Pres;.,
sept 9th 1858 of Board OF Trustees.
Oct LIST '66 WITT
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T. r. Wallace l. Co., will trade
Heating Stoves for q few cords of
good wood. w2w.
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MAGNOLIA WATER Superior to
the best imported German Cologne,
and sold at half the price.
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~Go to Clarke & Tuttle's for the
Cheapest Stoves in the Market.
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~Go to Clark & Tuttle's Stove
and Tinware Store for Cheap Stoves.
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Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween e. p. Hughes and William MarAh,
known ty the Arm name Of Hughes q
Co., is this day dissolved nv mutual con-
sent. The said William Marsh assumes
the liabilities Of the late firm. and is here
by authorised to receive all debts due said
Arm. f. p. HUGHES.
VIM. MARSH.
Ottumwa, Jan. 9. 80. ljan6:d2w-w1.
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List Of Letters

Remaining in the Post. Office at Ottumwa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-06
A Relic of the Revolution.

A writer in the Bennington Banner gives
the following interesting account of the old
"Catamount Tavern, still standing in the
vilage-one of the historical landmarks of
the town: Here stands the 'Catamount
Tavern around which probably cluster more
incidents OF historical interest than any other
building now standing. In it is the little
seven by nine Council Room, ever memoir
able as the sacred place where the Council
of Safety met during the Revolution to ar
range the details of war, and the admission
of Vermont into the Union, and our trying
controversy with n. York Over the thresh-
hold of the southwest door the British Off
GERS were introduced as prisoners of war.
About thirty feet from the same point upon
the sign post, and from hich the house
derived its name, was the stuffed skin of a
catamount. with its head and bare teeth to-
wards the State of New York, in defiance of
her arbitrary demands. In this house was
imprisoned and tried Redding, who, for
criminal conduct, was convicted and hung
Here was also administered the breach seal.
And from under this roof, on the morning
of the day of the conflict, beloved son,
buoyant in health, and strong in strength,
went out to battle, on The going down of the
sun, borne by his weeping comrades, was re
turned bleeding corpse. Says the stricken
father, Show me the boy, that may with
my own hand close the gaping wounds, and
he called him blessed. A devoted wife,
unable to stand the withering blow, ere a
few suns, crushed with grief, she, too, was
borne to lay beside him. and in this house
lived and died for period of one hundred
years, one of the most exemplary families
that ever adorned New England village. y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-06

DEATH OF TOMMY A recent letter
from Yokohoma, Jaran, says 1t is said
that in one of the late actions near Neegata,
Japanese Tommy" who attracted so much
attention from the American ladies in the
DAYS of the Embassy, was killed. He was
shot through the breast and leg, but died
lighting for his chief, true to the Tokugawa
clan. Tommy was brave little fellow, and
won several promotiors, some from his own
merit and some through the influence of our
Minister here, for whom, at one time, he
was interpreter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-06

TIE IsRAELITEs. An American Isra-
elite makes the following remarks through
the columns of the Hebrelo Leader: Our
various synagogues are but so many stages
for ministers to display their individual and
particular whims and notions of what syn
agoguc service should be. Everything is
Germanized | admit that we are greatly
indebted to Germany for mnch of our lit
erature and talent; but we are americans,
and. while willing TO render homage to tai
ent everywhere think that some regard
sbould be had for those of our fellow believ-
ers who speak the vernacular and are not
Germans"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-01-06

The Gentiles are coming thicker and faster.
Brigham sees the threatening danger, and
is struggling desperately to avert it; but the
events of the last few weeks show that the
principle of exclusion is to prove at least a
partial failure. The number of doubling or
disaffected Mormons is larger than generally
supposed, and it is reasonably certain that
if he cuts off all who deal with Gentiles,
he viii perform hat act for at least one-thlrd
of hi, community. And here let me men
ton curious fact, not generally known to
outsiders Ofaii those who have embraced
Morulonistn since its start, over sixty per
cent. have aposratized and lett them. Brig
ham lately stated this fact in one OF his SER
mons, and their own records prove 1t. Their
gains have been grossly exaggerated; as,
for instance, they published, last summer,
an ex pecicd immigration Of twenty thousand,
and the whole number brought over did NOT
reach FIVE hundred.-Sah Late Letter.