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OrTuMwA, Feb. 20; go.

The prevailing spirit OF the meet
ing was one of requests for pray
ers." Pastors presenting their
churches business men; the daily
prayer meetings oftheir towns. Es-
pecially the one at Des Moines was
of deep interest. having been in sue
cessful progress for fifty-three weeks
and being the child of the first State
Convention. The business men of
Ottumwa were remembered, that
they may give the energy and tact
they show in business to Jesus.
As the meeting progressed the in
terest deepened with every request
and its responding prayer.
At 10 O'Clock, convention entered
upon the discussion of the question,
How can our prayer meetings be
made most etfective?" o
Opened by Rev. J. W. Pickett:
The whole membership should be
present. 1t is the meeting of the
church. All should come prepared.
Everything depends on the feeling
with which we come; must be pei
| sonal responsibility. Exercises sho'd
be pointed prayers and remarks
| should be brief Bring unconverted
persons it is meeting for all who
wants Gods blessing.
Rev. Waring thought we ought to
invite christians who do not come ;
and that it would be well to have a
monthly union prayer meeting
Scott Howell, Esq, would prefer
instead of u union prayer meeting to
have different prayer meetings on
different evenings of the week.
There should be Jfeoity; don't pray
from eternity to eternity bring in
cidents: have. eotation in leaders
have special topics; let the leader ask
| questions of others bring your chil
dren; call for those who have nc
company with whom to so. Make
he prayer meetings impor tant--ou'
Savior's last meeting with his iisci
pies before the crueitixion was a apray
er meeting,
Rev, Bross spoke Of the children
prayer meetings in his church; how
many took part.
\ Rev. Clapp; There Is much bro
, in 20 the prayer meetings that Shonl'
be kept in the church. We shou!'
go to the prayer meeting to wori
and trust God. for the blessiLg.
] Rev. Eaton thought the praye
meeting might be made a place T.
hear report Of Christian work.
Rev. Van Emmons We shoui
make our prayer meetings free, $
, that all may feel at home, as in tn
: family.
. Mr.. Reynolds: The fault is largci
: with. ministers--they take too muc
!. time. We have two sermons on tn
Sabbath, we don't want another on
f Wednesday evening. Ho gave q
1 interesting account OF the prays
J. meeting in his own church: III
0 leader spoke about ten minutes, gas
fresh, earnest, thought; some praye
l. some talkcd some roclted passag'
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.If you had eighty years to 1.-Two,
how would you spend it so as TO be
perfectly happy here belowa" asks
French writer, and answers it him
self t
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REFORM SCHOOL.

Notice 10 hereby given that the State
Reform school for Juvenile offenders will
be open on and after the let of o t.. 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 27th 1858 Of Board OF Trustees.
Oct LIST '6S wifi
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"The first thirty years as a pretty
woman, thirty moro as great Gem
oral, and the rest as a Bishop"
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The Indiana Legislature, by reso-
luton, urges Congress to repeal the
tenure of office law,
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Frank Fridler,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER

OTTUMWA. IOWA
Win furnish plans and specifications for
buildings Of all kinds of remodeling old
ones. Also furnish plans tor bridges on
short or loug spans, at areasOnabie rates.
FRANZ FIDLER.
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Chicago, Feb. "a.
A Washington special says Genl
Grant has rendered to Hon. Colum-
bus Delano, of Ohio, the office of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
and tha, he has accepted the ap-
pointment.
Raleigh, Feb. %.
The decision of the Supreme Court
adverse to the Chatham road appro-
priation is published today. This
has an effect to reduce the State debt
many millions Of dollars. The Court
also declares the state law unconstr-
tutional.
Washington, Feb. "a.
The Senate passed the Copper Tar
if Bill over the Presidents veto.
New York, Feb. "a.
In the U. s. Circuit Court suit has
been commenced against Charles A.
Dana, Ex-Assistant Secretary of War,
on complaint of G. B. Lamar. for
false arrest and imprisonment.
Secretary Seward, in letter to the
Albany Military Corps, in which he
declines receiving them on the 4th
Of March, says: 1t is my purpose
to seek and enjoy so much OF rest
and freedom from politica! studies
and labor as is compatible with the
responsibilities which l share in COM
mon with my fellow citizens"
New York, Feb. "a.
A Havana dispatch says there was
great excitement there upon the an.
nouncement of the arrival of iron
clads at Key West.
The address Of Dulce says that
courts are established and their de-
| cisions will be carried out.
Three thousand Spanish troops
leave to-day for the interior.
| Constantinople, Feb. "a.
Hostilities between Persia and
Turkey have been suspended until
the arrival of the Persian ambassa
dor, now on his way here.
Havana, Feb. "a.
The naval expedition to LaGrange
was completely successful.
] Fortifications were erected there
by tho Insurgents, which werc first
bombarded by the fleet. Troops ther
landed and the works carried by as
sault.
! The Rebels Withdrew and retreatec
into the country.
A permanent garrison OF regulars
was left in town.
On sunday the ed battalion o
troops marched from La Grange tt
Puerto Principe. .
1 Capt. Gen. Dulce addressed tht
sergeants and corporals OF the volun
teer force, eAhorting them TO main
tain order and obedience and the dis
continuance Of all dangerous agita
ton.
! A large number Of rebel prisoner
have been brought to this city, AM
more are expected.
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Vol. CO., No. As,

cy Of Young Mems Christian Asst
Citations in this work. In Peoria the
had made lists OF all they found VIII
had belonged to any of the churches
which were furnished to the pastor
so that they might hunt such peopl
up, and induce them to come /.
church.
| Mr.. McElroy called attention t.
the difficulty of operating among tn,
Catholic population.
Mr.. Ensign. Mr.. Burncll, Mr.. Bea
man and others spoke on this point
In many places they had been sue
cesofully reached. Kindness of man
ner the avoidance of controversy
and persistence in the undertaking
were the means of success. Differ.
ent views were expressed as to the
propriety of nsiIg tracts among
them.
At the close Of the discussion, a
children's meeting was held by Bros.
Burnell and Reynolds. ~
EVENING SESSION.
There was short session of pray
er, after which the Convention enter.
ed upon the discussion of the 7th
topic: "How can the Gospel in ru-
raj districts be reached with Gospel
infuences?"
Opened by Rev. 7. 0. Kimball.-
Our commission is broad. We have
been discussing how to reach those in
cities; but we are not to stop there.
Go ye INTO all the world" There
are hundreds in those rural districts
formally accustomed to attend
church. Many of them once men,
bers, who will no. come into town
to church. We'must make ccnters
and gather them around these GEN.
ters.
Rev. Ellis thought there were more
Gospel influences in these country
places than we supposed. For in
stance in the case of Washington
county.
Mr.. Ensign was glad that one
bright spot had been found; he spoke
of tho destitution found everywhere;
gave an account of the work done in
Knox county, Ill. 1t must be done
mostly by laymea-
Rev. Van Emmons knew some
hing oflowa, and had found great
he could go out and
'reach ifhe had strength, every day
md every night in the week, and find
,ood audiences. There are not
nough ministers of the right kind to
10 the ork.
Rev. Judkins believed in centers
t influence. but there must be these
I'VE men and women The world
5 laboring under the notion that one
"the Rock County Farm
r." of Mr.. Blake and other laymen
' rho are doing work not secondary 10 |
hat Of the ministry.
Mr.. Pickett thought ministers
houId go out to these districts and
reach; spoke of what had been done
bout Mt. Pleasant.
Rev. Waring related how church
ad been gathered, and a house built
n district where, few years ago
10 went to attend a funeral, and
ouldn't find Bible in the house.
Rev. Beaman told how he had
'een trained to this kind of work iD
;ollege and at the Theological Semi
lary. and had done much OF it in
owa.
Mr.. Reynolds, Of Peoria, address.
ID the Convention at length, in ac-
ordance with previous announce
nent. The address was fall OF stir
ing appeal and pertinent striking IL
Mr.. Burnell made few remarks
o those who were interested, aud at
lose I'D rose for prayer.
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n WachIs1, 49,
Boot and Shoe Maker,
Ottumwa, Iowa.

Main street, oneldoor east iof the Ex-
press Ofiice. Keeps constantly on hand
. good assortment Of leather, and Is al
ways ready to accommodate customers
with
Good Work in hisLine
~ Repairing done on short notice,
May, 2, 1864; changed sept, %, '6s.
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COURIER JOB DEPARTMENT COMPLEf
with new
Ivpes and Presses

PRINTING OF ALI. KINDS,
Poster, executed in good style. Eastern
nricps and work d,yp,yieAt4sd
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Telegraphic Summary.
Chicago, Feb. "a.

Chicago, Feb. "a.
A Washington special says GenI
Grant has tendered to Hon. Colum-
bus Delano, of Ohio, the office Of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
and tha, he has accepted the ap-
pointment.
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There have been no trains from
The end Of the Union Pacific Railroad
for several days, large quantity Of
snow obstructing the road.
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incorporated January, 1867
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TO AGRICULTURISTS

An extensive experience of twenty years as
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tercourse with farmers and planters, as
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We have been induced to establish a man.
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upon for uniformlty, containing the valuble
properties claimed for it, and at q less price
than any other similar manure offered in this
market.
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Read the testimony of physicians and
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pr. R. W. Carr, of Baltimore, says !:
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know no better remedy.
Samuel &. McFadden, Murfreesboro',
Tenn, says: have used seven bottles OF
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1natism send me four bottles, as l wish
it for m brother, who has scrofulous sore
eyes.
benjamin Bechtol, Of Lima, Ohio,
writes, l have suffered for twenty years
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u Successor to J. W. NallsA& Co
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Having purchased the entire stock of the late
firm, a. fle old stand, No. 1877 King Street.
invite nose who have so literally patronized them
and puolic generally, to give me call Hav-
ing large stock on hand. am prepared to sell
as neap as can be bought in the State. My
ST ,ck consists of
Hardware, Cutlery, Carpenters
Tools, Doors, Sash. Blinds, Door and Window
Frames, Brackets, Mouldings, Balusters, of diff
ferent patterns, and Newell Posts. A large stock
of French and American Glass, double and sin
gle thick, of all sizes, Paints, Oils, Farnishes,
Paint and Whitewash Brushes, Lews's Pure
White lead, and other brands of fine quality, Put
ty, Turpentine, and Machine Oil. Also, Lime,
of superior quality, Cement, Calcined Plaster,
Pitch, and Felt, for Roofing, &c. A large stock
of Pugh's celebrated Car Augers, and other ar
ticles foul ID in --rst class Builders Furnishing
Establishment.
Ng~ All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kind
ofBuilding Material promptly attended to.
Terms cash.
June III 1y
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BALTIMORE. ADVERTISEMENTS.
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miscellaneous.
How to Breathe.


The action of respiration should never
be carried on through the mouth. Good
breathed into mans nostrils the breath of
life" The correctness Of the inspired
writer of old is fully sustained by modern
physiology. The mischieyous habit of
carving on tue action of respiration
through the mouth instead Of through the
rose, is the real origin of almost all the
diseases of the threat and lungs, and even
consumption itself Medical writers tell
us that the excessive perspiration to which
soae are liable in their sleep, and which
is so weakening to the system, is mainly
the result of sleeping with the mouth
open. Whether you talk, sit, read, or
write or sleep, keep your mouth closed,
except when engaged 10 conversation or
necessary vocal reading.
The philosophy is this: The velocit y
of the blood through the body, and the
heat of the body itself, depends mainly
upon the quantity of atmospheric air ia
ken into the lungs. Nature measures
that quantity by the n9strils, not by the
mouth. When the mouth is employed
the measure is too great; but just suffi-
eient when the nostris are used. An ex-
cess of air overheats the body. while its
passage through the mouth otherwise in
luriously affects the throat. The habits
of children, in this respect, should be
carefully watched and regulated. Open
mouths produce vacant and unseemly
appearance, and may be regarded as a very
sure precursor of habitual colds and sore
tbroats.
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I II EEP CUUL!
IL CHALLENGE REFRIG TRAITORS.

IL CHALLENGE REFRIG ORATORS.
Having had the above tested and patented, we
take pleasure in offering it to the public Feel
ing perfectly satisfied that it will compare favor
ably and give better satisfaction than any Re-
frigerator manufactured elsewhere; and believ-
ing the time has arrived for to turn atten
ton to home Improvements, and five prove to
the public that as to quality and utility we can
compete with those manufactured elsewhere, we
think merit at least a share of the public pat
ronage. Such being the fact we invite all to an
examination ofthe Challenge Refrigerator, pat
ented and manufactured only by the undersign-
ed. PURCELL HOY,
Corner King and Washington Streets,
June lily Alexandria, Va
N. B.-Any one infringing the above paten
will be dealt with according to law. P. d H.
Eg- We are also prepared to furnish all sorts
of Cooking and Heating Stoves, Hot Air
Furnaces, &c. wholesale and retail, at as reasona-
BILE terms as they can be purchased elsewhere.
T: S.-Roofng, Guttering, and Job Work done
at short notice. All .work warranted.
June lily
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EQUALITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.

Reasons why every one should insure in the
Equality Life Insurance Company of Virginia.
First. 1t is more liberal to the insurers than
any other company, and will eventually become
purely mutual, ard belong to the insurers.
Second. 1t circulates its money amongst its
patrons, who are the insurers. Consequently
they are continually getting the benefit of the
rapid denominations of the Company, the money
being invested by the Board of Directors amongst
the insurers. Therefore the insurers are build
ing up an institution peculiarly their own, and
conducted for their benefit.
Third The loans in this Company as liberal
as other companies, who declare dividends at the
end of the second, third, and fourth years; but
this Company at the end of the first and every
year.. Thereby the insurer sages several years
interest on his loans by insuring IN this Company
and he never looses his money if he ever pays up
for ONE WHOLE YEAR, whereas in other com,
panies he has to remain an insurer for several
years. or helooses all the money he has paid.
Let the people of Virginia take plain, com
mon sense view -af the subject and see that it is
to their interest to keep the money here, where
they have no restrictions scarcely on their poll
ces, and can get the use of the money they have
been heretofore sending ont of the State.
~ AGENTS WANTED.
ED. MCCARTHY,
General Agent for Virginia.
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ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS
4 q n

ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS
RAILROAD.
ON AND AFTER 4HONDAY October, the 4th
~ 1869, one daily passenger train will run be-
tween WASHINGTON and LYNCHBC RG, con-
nectingat Gordonsville with the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad to Richmond. Covington and the
Virginia Springs; at Lynchburg for the " est
| and Southwest, and at W ashington to the North
and Northwest.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
Leave Washington daily at 100 a. M, and
Alexandra at sis a. m., arriving at Lynchburg
at 5.25 p. m.
Leave Lynchburg at $50 a. M, arrive at Alex
andria at 5.45 p. M, and at Washington at zee
p.
Passengers fer MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Sunday, at
SIS a. M, arrive at Strasburg at 1872 p. M, and
Harrisonburg 440 p. n. Leave Harrisonburg at
9l5 M, arrive at Strasbnrg at r. % p. H.. and
connecting at Manassas junction with North
bound trien on the main line, arrive at Alexand-
ria at 6:25 p. m.
An ACCOMMODATION TRAIN llleave Alex
andria daily Sunday excepted, at Ais p. M, and
arrive at Warrenton at 7:f5 p. IN.
Leave Warrenton at Ills a. M, and a"Liye at
Alexandria at 1880 a. M.
FREIGHT TRAINS
run daily, Sunday excepted Leave Alexandria
5:45 a. M, arrive at HaLrisonbu-g at 90 p. IN.
leave Harrisonburg at 1885 a. m., arrive ct Alex
andria at 5:l5 p. m.
J. NJ BROADUS,
oct Z, 1869 General Ticket Agent.
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He SURRENDERED.-An amusing little
incident occurred during the battle of New
ton, Mo. The fight being rather holly
contested, an officer became very thirsty
and repaired to spring near BY to get a
draft Of cool water Kneeling down he
drank frpm the spring, without the all of
a cup. As he arose from his refreshing
tod, he sat himself fair and square upon
his OVID heels, which were armed with a
pair of tremendous Mexican spurs. The
instant he felt the prick of the sharp row.
els he thought the enemy were upon him
and bayonet entering his flesh. When
some of his men arrived, he was bawline
oh, I surrender! [ surrender p at the
top of his voice. The articles of war do
not admit stating his name.
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Jaly8

The above valuable phosphatesT' are kept on
hand and for sale by j. W. banner, at his Agi j.
cultural Warehouse, in Woodstock where eve, =.
thing winch farmer needs can always be foun.:
Send III your orders early, that there may be us
Disappointment. J. W. DANNER
Agent for Shenandoah and Rockingham COUNT, =.
NEAR COLUMBIA FURNAc E. June %, 1869.
J. y. Donner--Dear Sir.-The Super Pho
phate purchased Of you last fall, manufactured +.
the Maryland Fertlhzing Company. far .xcer,.s
my expectations. l sowed about 100 pounds to
the acre, while my neighbors sowed other F.. :
tilize:s to the amount of two hundred pounds a.
l am satisfied my crop will yield larger result
than any Of them. The land upon which so y =.
edwa~ poor, and yet ii will yield at least Is bust
to the acre, and without, it would not yield fv
| can c9useientiously recommend its use =,
every farmer, believing 1t to be the best know ),
fertilizer. Respectfully yours,
W. III. F. IRWIN
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Mark Twain proposes pleasant little
job to Congress. He owns, he writes, a
number of silver mines Il own millions
and millions of feet of affiuent silver lodes
in Nevada-in fact [ own the entire un-
..dercrust of that country, nearly, and if
Congress would move that could get at
it, I would be wealthy yet
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WASHINGTON BUILDERS DEPOT.
TABLIS ED 1865.

BUILDING MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS,
such as Sash, Doors, Blinds Frames, Mouldings
Brackets, Wood, Slate, and Marble Nantes
Hardware, Paints, Oils, Glass;. Lumber, Lime
Laths, de-, DC. All goods guaranteed as repre-
sented, and at prices defying competition. Price
list sent to any address by mail. Send for Circu
lar and Price list.
H.W. HAMILTON, 4 co.
562 7th street. directly opposite Centre Market
Ap 22-6m. Washington. d. C.