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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES. \
Reported by De Haven 81 Bro, No. 40 s. Third street
w BOARDS.
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nlchiuOnu, va.
Fredericksburg, Va
.~Cnlpepper, Va.
Winchester, Va.
Stanton, Va.
.Danville, Va.
Petersburg, Va.
CITY Point, Va.
Seven Pines, Va.
Cold Harbor, Va.
Glendale, Va.
Fort Harrison, Va.
. Hampton, Va.
Yorktown. Va
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BAD FOR MARY.--Mary mclaughlin was this
rings and five dollars in cash from Mrs. Ryan,
residing ut No. s Ledger Place, with whom she
had been boarding. The stolen property was
found in Mary's possession.
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RECKLESS JEHUs.-George Raner, Hartley
Shoresmith, and Henry Ogle, all residents of
in $500 bail for recklessly driving through the
streets of Germantown.
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ACCIDENT TO A PAINTER.-About IL o'clock
this morning Francis Fink, whilst engaged in
painting the Northern Liberty Hose House, fell
from the third story and sustained serious
injury. lie was taken TO the Pennsylvania Hos
initial
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Bulls Sarsaparilla.

A Good Reason for the Captain'sFait
Read the aptatns letter and the letter from
His Mother.
Benton Barracks, Mo. April 80. 1866.
DIR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir, Knowing
the efficiency ofyour Sarsaparilla, and this
healing and beneficial qualities it possess
es, send you the following statement Of
my case.
i was wounded abouttwo year ago-was
taken prisoner and confined for sixteen
months. Being moved so often, my
wounds have not healed yet. have not
sat up moment since was wounded.
am shot through the hips. MY genera
health is impaired, and need something
to assist nature. I have more faith il
your Sarsaparllla than iu anything else.-
I wish that that is genuine. Plense exI
press me half dozen bottles, and obligS
CAPT. 9. p. JOHNSON,
st. Louis. Mo.
p. S.-The following was written April
80, 1866, by Mrs. Jennie Johnson. mother
OF Capt. johnson.
DIR. BuLL-Dear Sir: NV husband, Dr1
O. 8. johnson, was skillful surgeon and
physician in central New York, where he
died, leaving the above G. p. johnson to
my care. AT thirteen years OF age he had
q chronic diarrhea and scrofula, for which
Igave him your Sarsaparilla. IT CURED
HIM. have for ten years recommended
IL W many III 1NoW AOEAs Univ 0uu AOWH
for scrofula, fever sores, and general de-
bility. Perfect success has attended it,
The cures Effected in some cases of scrofnla
aud feuer sores Uerc almost miraculous. l
am very anxious for my son to again have
recourse to your Sarsaparilla. He is fear.
full Of getting u spurious article, hence his
writing to you for it. His wounds we,s
terrible, but I believe he will recover.
HeSG 9ENMiE JOHNSON
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Another Stock.

The cntcrprising and lively mer.
camille concern Of Lively, Lewis &
Co., have no reason to grumble
about the hard times, Judging from
the tacs that John f. the ickist OF
that firm, has Just returned from
purchasing the second stock of goods
for this spring.
We were shown in their establish.
ment to-day, some magnificent
woolens, made at the celebrated
Jacksonville Mills, which are cheap.
cr than they were before the war.
Stacks of prints at 12s per yard, and
everything else proportionally low,
were on every hand.
They are going to make the WOO
trade speciality and will buy it Of
the farmers at the highest prices
This with the fact that Lively is ont
OF tne most extensive and liberia
stock dealers in the country, &C
counts for their good and constantly
increasing run of trade, with the PEG
pie. 60 and see them in Gillaspy'
building. OH Main street, opposite
Moss building, and We will warran
that John Lewis will manage to sci
You before you get away.
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MANHOOD.
How Lost, How Restored.

Just published, second edition, by
DR.. LEWIS, 1854 pages)' THEMED.
cIAL COMPANION AND GUIDE TO
mEALTH, on the radical cure of Sper.
Hatorrh9a or Seminal Weakness,
Impotency, Mental and Physical In
capacity, Impediments to Marriage,
ETC., and the Venereal and Syphilitic
Maladies, with plain and clear direc-
tons for the speedy cure of Second.
ary Symptoms, GonorrhGa, elects,
Structures, and all dieeases of the
skin, such as Scurvy, Scrofula, Ulcers,
Boils, Blotches, and pimples on the
face and body, Consumption, Epilep-
sy and Fits, induced by selfinGul-
gence or sexual extravaganza.
The celebrated author, in this ad-
mirable Treatise, clearly demonstra-
ties, from a forty years successful
practice, that the alarming conse-
quences of selfabuse may be radical
ly cured pointing out a mode Of cure
at once simple, certain and effectual,
by means of which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be,
can be effectually cured, cheaply, pri-
vately and radically. BD~This Book
should be in the hands of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, in q plain envel
ope. Price so cts.
Address, DR.. LEWIS, No. Z Beach
ST., New York. 40 years private
practice.
march10-w1y.
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OK what has heaven given us an
equal share Air.
What does a rumor often do when
it flies?-lies.
Which is the loveliest flower that
grows Rose.
Whose children are we apt to think
the smartest flowers ?-Ours.
What in manner is sure to please ?
Ease.
What will frequently overcome the
most austere ?-Tcar.
What loses its flavor when we Dor.
row it?-Wit.
What is it that wealth seldom ex-
Iinguishes Wishes.
What traits are difficult to exter-
inmate Inmate.
What did Cleopatra to her bosom
clasp ASP.
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Congressional.
WASHINGTON, May 4.
SENATE.

CLIMATE.
The concurrent resolution to adj
journ sine die on July fourth discuss.
ed until The expiration of morning
hour.
Bills passed to aid in the construc
ton of the Oregon branch of the
Pacific Railroad; authorizing the
Southern Minnesota Railroad to cor.
meet their line with the Northern
Pacific. Railroad; for the relief of the
pre- emption settlers in Nebraska;
House resolution to pay the widow
OF General Rawlins one years salary
as Secretary of War; to allow settle
ment Of accounts of disbursing Off
GERS of the army and navy and a
House bill to amend tho bankrupt act
in relation to its operation in the
Territories.
Mr.. Harlan moved to take up the
bill for the sale of the Great aud Lit
tic Usage Indian Reservations and
the removal Of the Indians to the
Indian Territory.
Mr.. Ramsay insisted on proceeding
with the special order on the frank
ing bill.
Mr.. Harlan's motion prevailed, but
pending the consideration of tho bill
the Senate went into executive sess
ion.
Adjourned.
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Col. Chambers and Red Cloud,

Red Cloud is the guest of our gal
liant friend Col. Alexander Cham bers,
commandant at Fetterman. The
Col. will extend any kind Of courte-
sizes to tn grand old fighting chief
OF the Sioux that he may show q
disposition to desire.
Red Cloud, and other chiefs, have
come in with overtures Of peace, and
we trust that they may be favorably
considered by the Government. II
he will consent to 60 upon the Re.
serves, his followers will cease their
warfare and act upon his example.
This will bring peace, permanent,
lasting peace, and nothing else will.
Red Cloud is the real head and front
Of all the troubles now existing, al.
though he is not himself actually at
war. The great chief foresees the
destiny of his race, and if the Gov
crnment will take the right advan-
tage Of his evident desire to termi.
nate hostilities and except the dos.
tiny Of his people, we may hope for
blessings and benefits to all con.
cerned.- Omaha Herald.
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More Building.
A Fine Ne,c Block to be Erected.

w. b. Bonnitield sold his lot on
Court street yesterday to George
Godfrey for $1,000 which cost him
about one year ago $1,000.
Arrangements have just now been
made between George Godfrey, K.
Rousch, Tom. Haley and George W,
Kinds, who own the four lots between
Irube's and Nunamaker's new
brick, for the erection of a fine
Brick Block of four stores,
covering that entire burnt district.
This will be one of the most desirable
and eligible business blocks in the
city,
The close Of 1870 will show more
buildings erected in the City OF
Ottumwa, than in any other year Of
her history, and she can then snap
her fingers in the face of all imagin-
airy rivals and in the classic Ian
guage of B. Butler to S. Cox, say to
her outlying suburban neighbors,
"Shoo fly don't bodder me-"
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CONGRESSMAN ELEcTED.-General
}. Ii. Lewis, democrat, was elected
to Congress from the Third District
of Kentucky, on the 25th ultimo, by
a huge majority. The number OF
nlggers voting added to his majority
Bully for the Fifteenth.-Knorvile
Democrat.
The abovc-named Lewis was a
rebel general, and the editor of the
above quoted paper was captain in
our army, which all goes to show
how lovely rebel generals, democratic
officers and African niggers, mix
together, when occasion requires.
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HOUSE,

HOUSE. ..
4 number Of petitions were pre-
sented, asking the abolition Of tn,
national banks, and other financia
reforms.
Mr.. Wells reported bill authoriz
ing mail steamship service from Nov
Orleans monthly to San Francisco
Vera Cruz and Havana:
A resolution was adopted calling
on the Secretary of War for all thu
reports Of Gen. Terry relating t.
Georgia not already communicated
to Congress-.
Mr.. Beck desired to offer a resolu
ton reciting the allegations agains
Gen Terry Tor illegal treatment O
citizens Of Georgia, and refusing ;
writ of habedS corpus, 60.
Mr. Green and others objected.
The report of the Conference Com
mittee on the Census Bill agreed to
The civil service bill then came W
as the business of the morning hour
was discussed by Flnkelburg ant
Cobb in favor Of Maynard, and Bing
ham and Paine in opposition, and
went over till tomorrow.
Adjourned,
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THE OTTUMWA COURIER
City and County News.
Big Contract.

Oar enterprising fellow citizens,
Messrs. Wolf 4 Carpenter, nave just
received the contract to build q
Railroad from Hannibal to Wcntz-
vile, on the North Missouri Railroad,
a distance of IS miles. They arc to
build and equip the entire line, fur
nishing the iron and make it ready
for the rolling stock.
The contract will amount TO some
100000 and we know of no other
two men in the west, with moro en-
ergy or railroading capacity, and
have to congratulate our neighbors
in Missouri, that their enterprise has
fallen into such excellent hands.
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Cincinnati.

The Christian Advocate to-day re-
ceived long letter for publication
from Bishop Kingsley, dated two
days before his death. This is the
latest information that has been re.
ceived from his own hand, and indi
Gates that he died of a sudden illness
Rev B Stuart, of the Fifth Pres
byterian Church, has accepted a cal
from the First Presbyterian Church
at Davenport, Iowa.
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New York.
New York, Nav 4

New YORK, May 4.
Rev. Chas. B. Smyth, Pastor OF
the Presbyterian church on Eleventh
street, was tried yesterday in the
First United Presbyterian Presbyte-
ry, for bringing scandal on the church
by inviting reporters to lunch and
drinking gin and milk in common
restaurant Oh the Sabbath day
Smyth admitted the charges, but
plead nervous exhaustion in excuse
for gin and milk.
The Solicitor of the Treasury De.
partment is ordered to New York to
investigate charges against Collector
Grinnell by largo number of prom
inent business men, who are in $685.
ion at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and
who are making close investigation
Sheriff o Bricn, Congressman Fox.2b
Morrisey, Ben Wood and Smith rs "
threaten acoalition cooperate agaft
Tammany Hall. Ig,
1t is stated that John Morrismal,
will soon resign his position atusi
member Of Congress, on acconnthst,
i'll health. mol
The Hon Edward Piorrspont 7
District Attorney, left this city was
Monday for Washington to conn Il
President Grant in relation to
proposed resignation and the nonber'
alton of his successor. rpos
Now York, May OF
For drinking gin and milk "
bar-room on the Sabbath day, in ii.o
company OF two newspaper report ~. -,
and neglecting to ask blessing 4 n>
the refreshments, the First Uni :,
Presbytery yesterday found Rev.
Charles II. Smyth, of the Eleventh
Presbyterian Church, guilty, and
sentenced him to DO rebukcd. The
reverend sinner made full confess
ion OF guilt, promised to walk more
circumspectly in the future, and re-
ceived lecture on the spot from
Rev. DR.. Harper.
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GONE TO OREGoN.-George w.
Brandenburg and William II. Coun
tiss, and their families, started west
last Friday, for Albany, Oregon
to take up their permanent abode,
providing they are pleased with the
country.
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Mrs. Editor Ravens has added
two cents to the perquisites of the
census taker of that hailiwick, by
presenting to her husband a nine
FOUNDER black Republican baby, of
the male persuasion, whereat the
Senator reJoices muchly in his very
excellent Sig0urney Neacs.
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LEGAL NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA, J 6
VIy-AI1~ r.,,,,sp y

STATE OF IOWA, &C
Wapcllo County.
In the Circuit Court, June IT, rm 1870.
L. NJ. Cooley, Clerk of the Circuit Court
to the heirs and legatees of Thomas Eglei
ton, deceased, ate of said county, ant
especially to Ann Charleton, and to al
whom it may concern.
Notice is hereby given chat on the 15tl
day Of March 1870. there was read public
ly an instrument of writing purporting tc
be the last Will and Testament of Thomas
Egleston, deceased, and that said Courl
fixed the 18th day ofJune 1870, before and
in said Court in Ottumwa, Wapello county
Iowa, rs the time and place when and
where said iWill will be proved and al
lowed, and when and where you may ap
pear and object TO the same.
Witness my hand Ibis 18th day OF April
1870. l.. NJ. COOLEY, Clerk q. C.
apr.2lw4t.
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Chicago.

chicago, May 4.
General Sheridan and several
members of his staff, started to-day
tor the far west, to make thorough
personal investigation of Indian
affairs. They expect to bc3absent
about two months.
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Everybody goes to Nussbaum's
Philadelphia Clothing Hall, Why ?
we get better goods tor for less mon
ey, than any other place in the cityt
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| Sayles J. Bowen-while tint

sayles J. Bowen-while tn
wing bet its whole pile on
Richards, the Superintendent
Metropolitan Police. Hon.
ms Taylor, formerly OF keok
at one time, 1 believe, Twas N
that City, has taken cons:
interest in local politics he
WIS on the ground and proct
make a speech. Three or
the City Hall rats sailed in al
to choke him off. But d
wouldn't down at any name
and having good grit, o sto'
lungs, plenty Of cheek, ant
onnsc;ous he was in the RICH
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DIR. WIIBER.

0ONTINUES to treat all Private Diseases. Syph-
" Ills, allforms OF GOnorrhea, Gleet Structure,
&C., completely eradicated. That numerous class
manliness neryousdebity, irritability, erupttons,
seminal missions, and finally impotency, perma-
tricafe and long standing constitutional complaints
politely invited to call for consultation, which
Vas enabled him to perfect remedies at once eff
Client, safe, permanent, and which In most cases
Enlistment embraces Office, reception and waiting
rooms, also boarding and sleeping apartments fof
vapor and chemical baths. No matter who have
failed. state your case Read his pamphlet, semitic
any addressfree Thousands Of cases treated annu-
ally at Office and all over the country. sic WASH
ington ave.. st. Louis. Hours 9 A. n. to p. n
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DR.. JOHN BULLS
REAT RE N e D. IS
D r. HIN B UL L
Manufacturer and Veneer orthe celebra
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP
FOR THE CURE OF.
Apue and; Fever
CHILLS AND FEvER

The proprietor OF this celebrated medi
cineJustly claims for it superiority overall
remedies ever offered to the public for the
safe, certain, speedy, and permanent oure
ofAgue and Fever, or Chills and Fever,
whether Of shorter or longer standing.
He refers to theentire Western and Sonth-
western country to bear him testimony to
the truth Of the assertion, that In no case
whatever Wilt fail to cure, II the d1rec-
lions are sttictly followed out, In q great
many cases single dose has been sufR-
cient for a cure, and whole families have
been cured by single bottle. with q per-
feet restol alton Of the general health. 1t
il, however, prudent, and In every case
more certain to cure, lifts use IL contin-
ued in smaller doses for week or two at.
ter the disease has been checked, more es
peoially in difficult and long standing O.
SEES. Usually, this medicine will not re
quire any aid to keep the bowels In good
order; should the patient, however, re-
quire cathartio medicine, after having
taken three or four doses Of the Tonic, 9
single dose of BULBS VEGETABLE
| FAMILY PILLS will I've sufficient.
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l o'Ao hoo 'ShedA w Wv ASiIoA
that there is not a single instance OF
!, com OH ffiNre of a well regulated system
ton On Sabbath, April "a, his to
lark services at Kirlkville, vines it,
ndar attended by sympathizinnfrms
com mourn with those that ;h one
q Al this their united expressic bject
~ for him who had gone bedo SO
A soldier once, but thelsion
assrs after the christian, the fapart'
Esr Icy at the grave was sui is as
the christian anthem, viii coun,
Il q by the words, "here lay ex.
Guided by the former. Show us your
village paper and without further
knowledge we will tell you, from a
glance at it's local columns, who arc
dts active, energetic, business men.
The man that advertises shows not
only IL business talent above his
ncighbor who considers himself al
ready swell known in these parts"
but he may be at once reckoned
among the Independent, generous,
and public-spirited of the colnmu-
nifty.
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A Book for the Million.

\ = a @~sA~-i A PRIVATE CouNt
MAhhIA1E sEIoR to the Married
~asaN- or those about to
illogical mysteries and revelations of the sex
ual system.
This is an interesting work of two. hundred
and twenty -four pages, with numerous engra-
wings, and contains valuable Information for
those who aremarried or contemplate mar
riage; still 1t Is book that ought to be under
lock and key, and not laid carclessly about
the house. Sent to any one tfree of POSTAGE
fer Fifty Cents.
Address DR.. Butts Dispensary, No. II. N.
Eighth street, ST. LOUIS, Mo.
M Notice to the Afflicted and Unfortunate
Before applying to the notorious QUAcKs
who advertise in public papers or using any
Quack Remedies. peruse Or. Butts work, no
matter what your disease Is, or how deplora-
BILE your condition.
Dr.. Butts can be consulted, personally or by
mail, on the diseases mentioned in his works.
Office, No. u, N. Eighth street, bet. Market
and Chestnut, ST. Louis, Mo.
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villarow, Walker County. Ga, I


DIR. JOHN BULL--Dcar Sir: have r.
GENTLY given your "Worm Destroyer" sew
eral trials, and find ii wonderfully efica-
cious. 1t has not failed in a single in
stance to have the wished-for effect. am
doing pretty large country practice, and
have daily use for some article OF the kind
am free to confess that / know of no
remedy recommended by the Ablest au-
thors that is SO certain and speedy in its
effects. On the contrary, they are uncer-
tain in theextreme. My object in writing
to you is to find out upon what terms
can get the medicine directly from you
II can get 1t upon easy terms, shall use
a great deal oft. am aware that the
use Of such articles is contrary to the
teachings and practice ola great majority
Of the regular line of M. DIS. but see no
ust cause or good sense in discarding q
remedy which we know to be efficient
simply because we may be ignorant Of Its
combination. For my part, l shall make
rule to use all and any means to allie
viate suffering humanity which may be
able to commandment hesitating because
have learned its effects first, and secured
for himself the sole right to use that knowl
edge. However, l am by no means an
| advocate or supporter of the thousands Of
worthless nostrums that food the country
which purpoIt to cure all manner of dis
| ease to which human flesh 10 heir. Please
reply soon, and inform me 0fyour best
| terms.
am, sir, most respectfully,
JULIUS P. CLEMENT. MD.
DR.. John Butts Principal v0ace, 40, Fyftt
Street, Louisville, Ny.
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Bulls Cedron Bitters.
AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS.

Ardasos Heartt From.
TESTIMONY OF MEDICAL MEN
Stoney Point White Co., Ark
May 23d, 1885,
DIR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir Last Feb.
ruary l was in Louisville purhsai ng
drugs, and 1 got some of your Sarsaparill1
and Cedron Bitters.
MY son in-law, who was with me in the
store, has been down with rheumatiin the
some time, commenced on the Bittesm for
soon found his general health imprrs and
DIR. Gist, who has been in badoved.
tried them and he also improved
DIR. Coffee, who has been in bad health
for several years-stOmach and liver af.
fected-he improved very much by the use
OF your Bitters. Indeed the Cedron Bit.
ters has given you great popularity in THE
settlement. think I could sell = grea
quantity ofyour medicines this fall-espe.
cially cfyour Cedron Bitters and Sarsapa.
rilla. S6ipIme via Memphis, care of Rick
EFT Il Nicely. Respectfully.
G. B. WALKER.