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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

The deacon was not very much be-
hind, if the following story be true.
In small town on the Schuylkill
river is a church 10 which the sing.
ing had run down. II had been led
many years by ono of the deacons,
whose voice and musical powers had
been gradually failing. One evening
the clergyman gave out the hymn,
which was in an odd measure, rather
harder than usual, and tho deacon
led off, Upon its conclusion the
minister rose and said:
Brother B will please repeat
the hymn. az cannot pray after
such singing"
The deacon worry composedIy
pitched into another tune, and tho
Clergyman proceeded with his pray.
err. Having finished, he took up
the book to give the second hymn,
when he was interrupted BY the dea-
con gravely getting up and saying,
in voice audible to the whole con.
cation:
"Will Mr.. make another
prayer? 1t would be impossible fer
me to sing after such a prayer as
that I"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

A DUTcHMAN's TEMPERANCE LEO.
TURE.-"I sail tell how it vas; l drunk
mine lager, den l put mine hand on
mine head, and dere vas one pain
Don l put mine hand on my body,
and dere vas anodder pain. Den !
puts my hand on my pocket, and
dere was nothing. So / jine mid dc
temperance. Now dere is no pain
in mine head, and do pain in my
body has all gone away. ! put my
hand on my pocket, and dere was
dwenty dollars. So l stay mid the
temperance peoples"
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NEW Yopx Auo O.

New York, Aug. 25.
A special dispatch from Washing.
ton says that an interesting legal
question is before the Postmaster
Generals department, arising out Of
an application made by detectives
for three letters lately received at
the Council Bluffs postof1ice bearing
the address OF fictitious names, which
were returned to the dead letter
Office. The detectives state that tn,
letters will afford clue to the coun-
terfeiting operation ut Council Bluffs,
whore u large gang of counterIeiters
have been arrested, but the Post.
master General says tho delivery of
letters sent to the dead letter Office
is unauthorized. and there will prob
ably be reference Of the case to the
department justice.
London intelligence states that it
has been discovered that the Itch
borne claimant was ut one time
convict on CockatoO Island, Austria
liza.
The celebration in honor of the
Italian unity took place to-day. The
procession moved shortly after ten
o'clock, with drizzling rain falling,
which, in half an hour, became per-
ect deluge. No interference or dis.
,urbance took place. The procession
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

A minister in Licking, OHIO, was
informed while preaching that his
house had been robbed. He paused
in his discourse and stated the fact
to his people; and, after joining IN
the doxology, tho congregation dis
persed, surrounded the village. and
captured the thieves. That is Just
the sort Of religion that needs to be
cultivated in this country. How
would it do for the churches in this
city to close next Sunday with the
doxology and march to the City
Hall IN. Y. Independent.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

NEws,-T b Oskaloosa Herald
says that G. W. Hills has been ap
pointed City Clerk, in place of Billy
Caldwell. As this is the latest news.
the Herald had better hunt up Hills,
who is in the Northern part of the
State, and has been for three months
past, and inform him of his good
luck,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

A few months ago Mr.. Stephenson
Of Orleans township, Winneshiek
county, was riding behind a team
belonging to one of his sons, when
the horses ran away and threw him
out, injuring him so seriously that he
died from the effects shortly after
wards. Some few days ago Mrs. s.
was riding behind team owned by
another SOD, when the animals be.
came frightened and ran away
throwing her out, and injuring hel
so severely that she died on tho 18th
inst, A singular coincidence.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

A Observation-Disclosures new spring
beds at T. Washburn's. They are
cheap, they are durable, they are
from their construction proof
against bed bugs, and they fill tho
bill, viz: spring bed. You can
see them any day at Washburns, cor
ner of Court and Front streets.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

The San Francisco Bulletin gives
some additional information respect
ing the coatract which has been
signed for the construction of the
Lake Tahoe tunnel. The estimated
cost of tho work is $4,000, 900, and
tho time for tho construction of tho
tunnel and laying of the water mai ms
is set at five years, although. from
present appearances three years will
suffice. All along the line Of the
Central Pacific railroad, mains will
be laid for the use of cities and towns,
while fer mining purposes the water
will be carried in bitches. The tun-
mel through the Sierra Ncvadas will
be from three to five miles in length,
and will be used jointly by the Cen
trail Pacific railroad and the Water
Company. 1t will do away with tho
railway sheds, shorten the rail
way route over the mountains by
several miles, and carry the trains
through less severe temperature
than they have as yet becn accus-
toned to. Tho elevation will be re-
duced 1000 feet, at tho lowest esti-
mate. The quarries will be ready by
tho 1st of September, when work
will be commenced and prosecuted
day ant night until completed
Taken in all its surroundings, the
Bulletin says, the work Is Il stipend.
GUS one, and if successfully carried
out, will be one more testimonial OF
the abilities of Col Won Schmidt as
an engineer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

A Washington paper says that a
few evenings ago two Of tho most
noted women suflragists of that city,
with their husbands, went into a
restaurant aud asked for oysters.
The proprietor invited them to u
private room which they declined,
saying, sch, ne! we want to do
just as the men do" They went to
the raw-box--the quartet of thcm--
and ate raw oysters until the four
got outside of two dozen raw, when
they called for four glasses of ale
and drank them down as though
they had been used to oysters and
ale.
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DRUGSl DRUGS!I = Selected
Pure and Fresh of every known kind,
can be bought from Tay lor, Blake &
Co., at most reasonable prices. Their
stock of Patent Medicines is unexcell-
cd west of Chicago. This house is
agent for the sale OF nearly all the
Patent Medicines, so that when you
buy from Thorn, you are sure Of a
genuine article.
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Theirs Resignation.

VERSAILLES, Aug. 70.
1t appears that Theirs actually
wrote his resignation, but relinquish.
es the intention of presenting it to
the Assembly, after the adoption by
that body Of the Ducrot Amendment
to the bill for the disarmament OF the
National Guard, which amendment
supports theviews ofthe Executive.
The Franco. German negotiations
relative to the evacuation Of Paris
forts by the German troops, has been
transferred from Frankfort TO YER
sailles, and Baron Van Arnum has
arrived bore to conduct the negotia-
tions ON the part of Germany.
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COMMITTEE,

PEARs.-Qur good friend, VIM.
Gi:tner, of Dahlonega township,
brought in to Grocer o. X. Abels,
across the street from this Office, this
morning, some Bell pears, which
were fine to look npon and delicious
20 the palate. The samples left at
this Office couldn't be beat by any
pear in the pack.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31
The German Troops In France-The
High Rates Of Postage French As
somhlv

sembly.
The Government has forbidden
public rejoicing on the 4th of Sep
tembcr, the anniversary of the Row
0lution last year against Bonaparte.
Assurances are said to have been ro-
ceived At Versailles, that the Prus-
sian troops in France will be reduced
fifty thousand the first of September,
those remaining will DO lodged IN
barracks.
o' Paris journals unanimously favor
dissolution of the Assembly. In
creased postal charges in France are
criticised by the press. and the ex.
ample Of the United States is cited to
prove the advantages of cheap rates.
In the Assembly to-day an amend
ed bill providing for the gradual dis
bandment of the National Guards
was passed. Journals sorrowfally
comment on scenes in the Assembly
yesterday. 1t is said Theirs will ac-
cept no compromise on any question
involving tho prolongation of his
powers. General Faidherbe has
written . letter censuring the Assem-
bly, and resign!ng his seat as deputy.
The first court martial has concluded
hearing cases before it. Judgment
will probably be rendered Sunday
next.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

RELIABLE AND SAFE.--Dr. Henry's
Root and Plant Pills are mild and pleas
,ducing NJ 1ausea or gripping. Being en-
tirely vege liable, they can be taken with
out REGARD TO diet or business. They
arouse the Liver and secretive organs in
to healthy action throwing of disease
without exhausting or facilitating the
system. Try them and you witt { salts
fed. Price Is cents box. Solu Is drug
glsts and dealers in medicine ever, where.
Prepared by the Grafton Medicine Co. st.
Louis, Mo. June 10 DIV IN.
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LOOK TO Your CHILDREN.-Thousan
OF Mothers are constantly speaking in ex-
allied terms of the magical effects OF Mrs.
Whitcomb's Syrup for soothing Children
and GriDing in the Bowels; gives tone and
power to the entire system, and is safe
aud speedy remedy for Diarrbpa and
Dysentery whether induced by teething
or other causes. Price only 75 cents bot
tie. Sold by druggists and dealers in
medicine everywhere. Prepared by the
Grafton Medicine Co. st. Louis Mo.
June 10 DIV ON.
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Supervisor Hedrick has been or.
dered to Washington, for consulta-
ton on important revenue matters,
and leaves this evening. His Office,
during his absence, Will be in charge
Of Capt. Brown.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

~ For Dyspepsia. Indigestion, De-
preston of Spirits and General Debility,
In their various forms also, ss a pre-.
ventive against lever and ague, and other
intermittent fevers, the Ferro- Phosphorus
ted Elixir Of Calisaya made by Caswell,
Hazard 4 Co. New York. and sold by
Taylor, Blake Il Co Is the best tonic, and
as tonic for patients recovering from
fever or other sickness, 1t has no equal.
an3.df .Nlv.
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Sowing the Grape on the Grape.

Did you ever hear Of this process
before? l doubt ii. Well it is new
idea, conceived by an old grape-grow-
or of California, to enable him to
gradually change tho product of his
vineyard from the common Mission
grape, hardy but inferior article,
worth only IS cents to 81 per 100 lbs,
to the finer qualities. worth twice or
thrice as much, without, for u single
season, interrupting tho yield and
his income. It is found to work so
well that l give the inscription in full
for the benefit of your rural readers.
Tho discoverer is Dominic Perone,
of Santa Clara:
"He at first picks up with great
care aud discrimination some grapes
perfectly ripe of that very kind
which he wishes to introduce into
his vineyard, and keeps them in
dry place. When in spring, by max
ing small cut in the vine, it bleeds
and the sap Oozes out, he makes q
small hole In the lower part of the
main stock with o gimlet, and intro,
duces into it seed of the grapes pre-
served. This is what he calls "sow-
ing" This seed--which has been
kept alive for months by the mois-
ture contained in the berry-being
immerged in liquid homogeneous
and connatural, now terminates, and
the sap, hardened by the contact Of
the air, envelopes the small root of
the new little plant, which Identifies
itself with tho main stock and grows
up with the other branches. Mean
while the mother vino continues to
bear fruit. Aftor two years the off
shoot is pruned. The third year it
bears grapes. Then the old vine is
cut above the newly sown plant, and
thus the change or renovation is per-
fectlv Op0rAted.a sT s
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FINE PIcTURE.-We saw q picture
at the gallery of Messrs. Remington,
Guerin & Mills, this morning, of the
late Major Fulton, which was as near
faultless vs. q work of the kind well
could be. 1t was raised to life size
from an ordinary photograph, and
EFFORTS the praise of all beholders for
it's artistic finish and faithful repre-
sentation.
These gentlemen, on Court street,
are rapidly securing the patronage
ola discriminating public which they
fully deserve. For specimen of their
work, drop in and see this picture Of
the lamented Fulton.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

FoRlTHE STATE FAIR.-The ener-
getic Secretary of the Iowa State
Agricultural Society means business,
and is determined to give his person
al supervision to the details of the
Fair to be held at Cedar Rapids COM
mencing Sept. 18th. He started for
Cedar Rapids on Monday last, and
will remain there until after tho Fair,
infusing life and animation into all
departments. If the State Fair is
not success, DR.. J. M. Shaffer will
have none of the blame to bear. He
will do his whole duty.-Ledger.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-08-31

Judge Williams commenced last
Monday a session Of his Court at
heosaaqua. On Monday, the 18th
Sent, he opens his Court hero, which
will, Doubtless, continue during the
entire month.
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BATAvIA.-We were in Batavia on
Saturday last. Found the people in
the enjoyment of ordinary health,
but very indignant over the manner
of the loss Of the newspaper printed
there. The Herald has been pub
lished in Batavia for seven months,
and all at once it ceases to exist. The
Morohead Bros. claim that they have
a better prospect at Alton, and will
start . paper there in a few weeks.-
The editors say the Herald has been
literally supported, and we have
rvuson 10 believe that it has BEEN
1t is not our funeral, however, but
wo do sy mpathise with the citizens
over their sudden bereavement
Fairfield Ledger.
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Umpire: William Davis. Scorers !:
frederick Goodall and w. Amos.
We could not finish the game on
account Of the weather. We wish
to lreturD thanks to the Eddyviile
boys for their kindness and hospital
~: REUBlN FIELDS, Sec'y.
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Old DR.. A. was quack, and a
very ignorant one. On one occasion
he was called by mistake to attend
. council of physicians in . critical
case. After considerable discussion
the opinion was expressed by one
that the patient was convalescent.
When it came to DR.. As turn to
speak: "Convalescent," said be,
why, that's nothing serious; I've
cured convaIescence in twenty-four
hours"
In St. Petersburg, DR., Pichler, who
stole many books from the Imperial
library, of which he was custodian,
has been sentenced to two years. i'm.
prisonment at Tobolsk, in Siberia
He will have to perform that long
journey on foot, chained to another
convicted jeIon. At tho expiration
of his term of penal servitude, he
will be expelled from Russian soil.
IL is said that the Thibetans cut up
the body Of dead friend into small
pieces, which they lay on the top of
"a mountain, that the buzzards, with
every morsel ofhis flesh they carry
high into tho air, may convey frac-
ton of his soul up little way nearer
to heaven. 5aa
The Republican Senatorial Con-
vention for the Sirth District, com.
posed of tho counties of Lucas, Clark.
and Union, passed a resolution in
favor OF the repeal of the Railroad
Township Tax-Law.
Last Friday, in Sumner township,
Buchanan county, E. Backus lost
three stacks of wheat and two Of
oats-his entire crop ofgrain. Cause,
two boys trying to learn to smoke
cigars.
Western journals report that
twcnty-threc persons in the State of
Iowa alone have suffered involun-
iary amputation If their limbs this
season, in using paping machines.
Mrs. Stanton says she never knew
what it was to be- perfectly happy
until she found hersclf in the Yosem
lite Valley in big straw hat and
boomer costume, ;strlde of mule.
Viii, mcat, raw. sho'd
be sliced up in vinegar, salt and pep
per, like cucumbeS. For tea, use
sweet cream and sugar thoy arc
almost as good as strawberries.
The Titusville Hirald, in its :" So.
cioty Notes" says that the delicate
shade of Nile greet, SO popular last
season, is giving WY to now tint
known us "petrolelm yellow"
Considerable enthusiasm was ere.
ated in Minneapolis, p few days ago,
oy the arrival OF the first wagon
Dad of Minnesota-raised apples ever
brought into that city.
The number Of clsrgymen in the !,
United States is placed at 81, 900 f
heir average salary u 500. 1t
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yALL PAPER FOR THE NIL

4 WALL PAPER FOR THE NIL
LION.-The largest and most COM
plete assortment ever brought west
of the Mississippi river, beyond any
doubt, is now in store at Taylor,
Blake & Co.'s, and is otforcu Mt lowcr
prices than ever before in this mar-
ket.
I. B.. n Co., request that those
who think of identifying their
homes at little cost-to call and ex-
amino their stock.
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A farmer named Belmer, near
Earlville, Delaware county, was Kill.
led by threshing machine on Sat
urday last-the second victim of the
same machine.
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w. l.. Cady has shown US u beau
tltal sample OF securing sand, dug
ont on bis lot, nine feet below the
surface.
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The Republican voters OF Pleasant
Township will meet at Bladensburg,
Saturday Sept. 9th, for the purpose
Of nominating a ticketfor Township
officers, to be voted for at the coming
election. A full attendance is re-
quested. By order Of
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WEST VIRGINIA.


WHEELING, Aug. rs.
In the election yesterday, n towns
heard from give majority Of 9A
against the Convention. The coun-
ties in tho interior of tho State will
probably give majority for tho Con
vcntion.
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The attention Of our readers is in
vited to the advertisements of Thos.
Washburn in to-days paper. Thos
has a large stock of goods in his line
and says he is prepared to sell them
at bottom prices. He also sells the
last patent spring bed out, a good
many of which have been tried by
our citizens, and are found to make
sleeping moro than ever a luxury
We hope our readers who are in
search of furniture will give Thos. a
call before they purchase, as they
may make money by SO doing.
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We are indebted to Everett Keis-
ter, of this city, for basket OF the
choicest Concord grapes wo have
seen this season.
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ALABAMA.
The Army Worm.

SELMA, Aug. rs.
The army worm has commenced
operations in this vicinity and is now
committing fearful ravages. The
cotton crop will BIO materially lessen
cd.
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We have tried that cargo OF -four
at Johnston u Howertons, and know
it to be of the best quality.
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Especial Dispatch 70 the Cincinnati CONNER

cial.
5CHIhLaOorHn, Aug. 16.
Tho Democratic meeting last night
proved to be ono of the richest liz.
zles imaginable. McCook and pasty
had spent the afternoon at ex-Sena-
tor Allcn's. 1t seems that tho hos.
pltality Of the excellent Senator was
too much for them. McCook took
the stand, and, after trying to tell
something about = poor chap that
had TWO babies, he broke down. His
friends camo to bis assistance with q
bottle OF pcppermient but he took
too much and ohoked up 80 he
couldn't get q word out. After
coughing, crying, &C., he got one foot
on the table and made out to say that
the population of the United States
had increased thirty-eight million
dollars After that he said he was
sick and quit The Democracy say
Ross county has gone-McCook has
spoiled all hopes here.
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Jumping Extraordinary.

The Bolivcr { No. Herald, through
correspondent, gives tho following
account Of a trial of muscular power
in that place recently: s.s5tl I.
Yesterday, the 25tb, being very
cold, the guests of the Wbalcy House
got to playing, and from that TO run
ming and jumping one jump. There
were nino who supposed they could
skip like deer commencing at IA and
gaining to II, when old Van Leaton
came out and said let old Van try,
and no did. The first bound he
made 10 feet. The rest ell quit, with
the exception of Mr.. WATSON, of
Bloomfield, ILL.,, who on trying again
reached 20 feet full, when old Van
came to the rescue, Jumping 81 feet
and 10 inches. He then, having no
further opposition, jumped against
himself trying it six times barefoot
and in shirt sleeves, the fifth time
reaching the enormous distance of "a
feet and 10 inches. Thus the Jump
ing game ended, the judges awarding
the first honors to old Van, the Soc
ond to Harlem lsambc, he being q
very small man-only five feet high
and jumping three times his length.
The third position was awarded to
Lambertine Larrimore, boy only
sixteen years old, his best being 16
feet 8 inches. -.
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@DSee Advertisement of DR.. Butts Dis
pensary. headed, Book for the million
MARRIAGE GUIDE-in another COL
umn. II should be read by all. d w ly
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SCHOOL Books SCHOOL Books H.
DO not forget that Taylor. Blake &
20 kvops Iuii and OumPioto limo of
ShcOOl Books.
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Hazard Il CaswelPs Cod Liver oil is
the purost, sweetest and best in the world.
Physicians have decided it superior to
any other Cod Liver Oil in market. Pa
tients who have once taken 1t take no other
jan.3-dGwy1.
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Widowers never die of grief. just
let them alone and they'll soon re
wive.-N. O. Times.
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Trade,

Charley Lawrence, of Lawrence &
Garner, is off for second fall stock,
their trade being good beyond pre-
cedcnt.
Col. Sam. Mahon, of j. IL. Merrill
Il Co., returned from New York
yesterday, and an immense whole
sale stock of Groceries is following
him.
James Hawlcy, Jr., is east after a
fall stock.
E. W. Belts and Charley Sax are
both in New York, buying clothing.
J. W. Edgerly, of Dasgctt q
Edgerly, has returned, and their
stock Of Hardware will shortly be
unusually full.
Capt. Sam. Harper and Geo. III.
Shelter are buying now, in New
York.
Perhaps other movements for the
fall trade are being made which have
not come under our notice.
An uncommonly bounteous crop
OF everything, to gladden. the hearts
of the farmers, give promise of a
larger and more profitable trade
than usual, which our ever active
and wlde.awake business mon are
duly preparing themselves for.
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A single grocery house (wholesale)
In this city, has sold in the last three
days $4,000, in goods.