ocr: Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Cards a supply of which, will be kept on hand. March 1,'50. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEALER IN drugs, ftUbicines, Ctjcmirals, PAINTS. DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. CC?~ Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FASCY ABTICUS Sporting and Fishing Tackle.


Des Moines courier.

ocr: Boots and Shoes, Iron, Naiti Castings,Hardware,Tin $• Queens• ware, Paints, Oils and Dye Stujfs, etc., etc., etc., general and full assortment always on and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.-tf

place_of_publication: [Ottumwa] Iowa

publisher: Jos. H.D. Street & R.H. Warden


ocr: I Dr. F. ©. McClintick, Y S I I A N & S U E O N RESPECTFULLY tenders his profes sional services to the citizens of Duh lonegaand icinitv. Office at his in Dah'.onega, Wapello county, Where he may at all times be found when absent on professional business. Diihlonega, Aug. 2nd, 1800. tf.


ocr: Dealer* in Dry Uoodst, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, "Mtots, Shoes, Ilats, Caps, Bonnets, fyc., 4*c., OTTUMWA, IOWA.


ocr: AT ALEXANDRIA, MO. pre pa i rd to Cut and Pack Pork at the above point on our own account for those who may favor us with their We will purchase FAT HOGS for which will pav CASH, on delivery. JAMES A LISLE & CO' Alexandria, Mo., Oct. 1,1850.


ocr: ltOBCltT I. THOM AS, IV. D. OFFERS his professional services to the citizens of Ottumwa, and vicinity. Office at the Drug Store formerly occu pied by Wm. S. Carter & Co., where lie will attend to all professional culls with which he may be favored. Ottumwa, Iowa, June20th 1850, tf.


ocr: MEDICAL NOTICE! rpHE UNDERSIGNED would respect I fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum waand surrounding country, tliat they have associated themselves together iu the prac tice of Medicine and Sur»ery in Ottumwa, where they will attend all calls in the line of their profession. Prompt attention and reasonable charges in all cases. V. W. COFFIN. A. IX WOOD, M.D.


ocr: J- HIASONUV A- stated comnuiiucati6hl6f Ot TUMWA LOUGK NO. 16, will be held at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday the 10th day of January, at o'clock P. M. A punctual attendance of all the members requested. Brethren of good standing in all regular Lodges are respectfully invited to attend. A. D. WOOD, Sec'y.


ocr: nv l'traiid Joncg, O I E Y I A OTTUMWA, IOWA, 7 ILL practice iu the Courts of the 3rd and 5th Judicial Districts and the Supreme Court of the State. Ottumwa, June 8th, 1849.


ocr: &V First Disfrict Whif Con vention. THE Whigs o!" the On Ilrtt Wednesday Congres sional District are hereby notified that a Con* piiiion will be held at OTTUM W A the 15th of Slay next, lor llie purpose of nominating a candidate lor Congress at the August •lection, and transacting such other busi as niiiy properly I'oine before it. The several counties constituting the District nre requested to appoi.il dele gates! on the basis of two for each Sena tor and Represented?# ftti the ral Assembly. last Geoe- We trust the importance of the occasion Will ins-ure a full representation from fjMjth teoojuy in die District. GEO. G. WRIGHT, C. W SLA CLE, A. BRIDGMAN, March BO% District Committee.


ocr: Notice to Pre-Smptloa Claimants, LAND Oprtca, FAIRFIELD, IOWA April 2d, 1850. NOTICE I is hereby given that online day there were received at this of. lice, plats of the foliowiudesuribaA Townships, via Townships No. 72 of Ranges No. dl 30 and 31. Townships Jfo. 79 of Ranges NI& 29, 30. Township No. 74 of Range No. ft WeHut 5ih Principal Meridian. W GEO. WILSON, Kegitter$ W. H. W ALLACE, J{ecevi$i


ocr: fr*-^ ^r:^T SECRCTAnY OF STATE, 'ISAAC COOK, 0/ ZMT cowtty. AUDITOR, ,:WlI^M II. SEEVERS.tfJfffAaifr. TREASURER, :, BVAN JAY, 0/ Henry. HtffcASCRER or THE BOARD Of PUBLIC WOK ICS, JAMES NOSLER, of Wapello. IT» COXGRESS, ttfj-i 'tlfcOROE WRNTtif, 3/ Van Buren county.


ocr: Dr. F. G. ilftcClintick, Y S I I A N & S U E O N T)ESPECTFULLY tenders his profes- V sional services to the citi zens of Dah lonegaand vicinity. Office at his residence, in Dahlonega, Wapello county, Iowa.— Where he may at all times be found except when absent on professional business. Dahlonega, Aug. 2nd, 1850. t$.


ocr: a e N e w s o r'llHE SUBSCRIBER, (late of Indiana, I and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa.,) would b?g leave to inform the citizens of Ottumwa aud riciuity, that he has opened a shop for the purpose of carrying on the Tailoring in all its various branches, on Main St. op posite the Ottuniwa House." He will always be found at his post, ready to attend the calls of bis customers with promptness and dispatch and res tactfully solicits a share of public patronage. DANIEL BROWN. N. B.—All work entrusted to his care will be warranted not to be surpassed in the western world. Being constantly in receipt of the Loudon, Paris, New York and Philadelphia Fashions, he flatters him self he will be ready at all time* to please the most fastidious. 1). B. Ottumwa, July 36th, 1850.tf RiIO Coffee, also a choice article of Jnva for sale by {STREET BKOTIIKKS. A CAI.Il'OHMV!


ocr: run for the last three weeks, have Well assorted stock of 1 received during the current month. Hav ing plenty ot "JHE SAME som 'left and CT* ery uay arriving, they invite their friends the 5Uc fG Glly, OWINGv«th to the tremendous rush of bus iness which they have been over- nml Summer O O n e e e e i n e w i i s e a u s e o 1 their not sooner advertising their lame tl,, pressure/- March ^dth, 1850.


ocr: Notice. TTSTE would respectfully inform our cus tomers ana friends tliat we have just received a new supply of Dr. Christie's Galvanic Belts, Necklaces and Fluid. QAL1NGER ft SNODGHAS8. Sept. 13th, 1850.


ocr: i K N O U N E E K SMITH. A REPi NI.LCAN CANDIDATE OK CONURIM To Jill the Vacancy occasioned by the late Act oj Congress, At the urgent solicitation of the great body of the Democracy of Van Buren county, DELAZON SMITH, Esq., has consented to become a candidate for the seat recently made vacant in Congress from this District. The Democracy of Van Buren co.


ocr: JHE DI'S MOINES «I UII:U **k 18 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY 5' Street & Warden, "il Editors and Pmprietott. .* I***1 1 .•ri TERMS: -i per annum, if jiMSt'lti aiVAlitW, Tfco Dollars and fifty cents,within 6 months. Three dollars at the expiration of the year. CCT" No subscription will be discontinued tHtil all arrearage? are paid, unless at the 'Option of the Publishers.


ocr: Hem- Tailor Shoj^ Hi. w.Votf, AVING located in Ottumwa, is pre pared to do tailoring in the best style. Having had a number of years experience in the business, he flatters himself that h^ Will be able to please all who may favor him with their work. Cutting done on the shor test notice. May 3st, 1819. U A V I N o a e i n O u w a i s e U pared to do tailoring in the best style.


ocr: .4 Am XiiiK-s ^lel'.-irlaiid, KAS THE EMPORIUM OF received the Fall and Winter Fashions for '49-'50, and is prepared to do Tailoring on the shortest notice, in the neatest an most fashionable style, and on as reasonable terms as any other WORKMAN. flitting done in good style, as usuaL Maxbth, 1849.


ocr: D. F. Caylord «-.' a \X7 ILL attend to making sale of personal m\T property or Reaj Estate, at auction Ilemay tun*, fur a reasonable Ileany nl'l uctioni:ei**, OTTL'MWA, IOWA. compensation, any tim*1, fur a reasonable compensation. may be lonpdT in Ottumwa, unless abse^ 9n business May lfith, 1849. be i0Ujid in.Ottuimva, unlessabse-at!


ocr: roc eries, Boot* and Shots, Iron, Nails Castings,Hardware,Tin fy Queens ware, Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, etc., etc., etc., _sneral and full assortment always id and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.-tf


ocr: MEDICAL NOTICE. lR. J. C. CAMPBELL, tenders his vices in all the various branches profession to the citiezns of |y, and surrounding country. ~iy 31st, 1850. tf.


ocr: iHlice. STAT* OK IOWA,: WAPELLO CONINY. Susan Barlow, James M. Barlow. rpilE Dbtrfet Court for said county. SS: vs: Bi'.l for Divorce. defendant in the above case will take notice, that the complainant has filed a bill in this court, on the 13th day of Decem ber, A. D. 1849, praying tltat the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing betweeu the parties may be dissolved. Now if the said defendant does not ap pear on or before the first day of the next regular term of said court thereof, to be be gun and holden in the Court House in Ot ttimwa, and plead, answer or demur to said bill, the sam will be taken as confessed and a decree entered accordingly. THOMAS G. GIVEN, C. D. C. Jon- s, solicitor for complainant. December 13th, A. ». 1819


ocr: STATE or lowA, *"1 DISTRICT COURT I eg. SITTING IN CHAN- WAPELLO CoUlTTT, CEUY, To THE FEB atrAiiY TEBM, 1850. Lucinda Marshall, vs: Petition for Divorce George Marshall. J^AID George Marshall will take notice, that on the 23d day of August, 1849, complainant filed in my office her petition, praying a dissolution of th bonds of mat rimony existing befwe -n her and the said Defendant, because of the ill and barbarous treatm nt of the said Defendant towards her. Now unless the sai I Defendant, shall appear on or before the first day of the next term of this Court to be begun and holden at Ottumwa on the 2nd Monday in Febru ary 1850, and plead, answer or demur to said petition, the same will be taken as confess ed an! a 'cr.-.e ba rendered accordingly. THOMAS G. GIVEN, C. D. C. Hcndershott & Baker, Sol*, for Compt,


ocr: THE FIRST AND BEST +1 FALL STOCK! A S I O N A E consisting in part of Fancy and Staple, Prillts.Alpaccas.Cassimeres, Satinet«,Cish mere Vesting, Cambric's, Jaconets, Bleach ed and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings, Bed Ticks,ot ton Yarn, Bitting, Apron Checks, Plaid Liii3ey, Flannels, Crape, Fringe, Ho siery, Gloves, Mitts, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. —ALSO— A FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlery and Hardware, Glassand Queensware, Boots and Shoes, Nails and Castings, Oils, Paints and Dye Stuffs together withacom ple assortment of fresh and seasonable GROCERIES, all of which will be sold low for the CASRF or approved country pro luce. STREET BROTHERS. Agency it/, 3jti. JJiii, HU. O 0 0 £110LTCUT TO THE COUNTRY WE have just received a lot of New Goods, suitable for the fall trade,


ocr: Frcsli Arrival of Fall ami Winter STILL. Til2?If oui :u THE NEW FIRM OF H\ K I A I! 1 Alt, Still licmuining at Headquarters, ARE imw receiving a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, 10 which they would respectfully invite th attention w their friends and customers generally. We are determined to sell goods CHEAP, and hope our friends will take a look through our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Our stock consists in part of the follow ing articles:—Cloths, Cassim^res, Sattinetts, Ginghams, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drillings Hardware, Uueeusware, Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Coffee, Sugar, Yea, Molassess, Dried Peach es, &c., all of which we oiler a* cheap as they can be bought in this place. BARNETT & EDGAR. Ottumwa, DJC. 7th, 184'J.


ocr: i Cheap Store! I GEORGE ENGELMEYERli, XT^OULD respectfully inform the V lie that he lias opened an of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, ceries, &c- He also manufactures Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness durability in the western country, all which he will sell at Low PRICES for cash approved produce. The public are to call.and see for themselves* Ottumwa, December 21st, 1849.


ocr: T. A. TAYLOR, HAVING OCT" Shop on thfe West site of. the Mill Square. Ottumwa,. Nov. 3d 1849. 1 1 permanently located in Ot tumwa, would take this method of forming the citizens of the Des Moines Val ley that he has on hand and will manufac ture to order All kinds of Cabinet Furniture, That is needed in this part of the of good materials and finished in a ana workman-like manner. His prices be found as moderate as at any other west of the Mississippi, and he flatters him self that the public would find it greatly to their interest to give him a call and amine his work before buying elsewhere.


ocr: Friendship Division l|p. 39.8. MEETSSaturday the Court House. Brethren from a distance are invited to attend. A punc tual attendance of the members is request ed. By order of the Division. *,?. eiuvw,** T. evenings, up stairs in


ocr: paid tor Beeswax, Feathers, Snukeroot, DRUGS! DRUGS! (y A SIGN Cb#- It S I N BIG BIACK CfORNTTR O A of Mainand Court Sts., maybe found the most complote assortment of Drugs, west of the which is being sold cheap to make way for a large invoice in dai ly expectation from New York. WM. B. GUERNSEY & CO., Having purchased Wm. S. Carter & Co's. stock of goods, the business will hereafter be carried on at the old stand. They will endeavor, by strict integrity and attention to their business, to merit the confidence and patronage of the community. Their motto is "TO SELL," at all hazards—al lowing no customer to depart unsatisf.ed. Believing that the nimble sixpence is of more worth than the slow dollar, it will ev er be their aim to increase their sales, tho' at the expense of thc-ir profits. Their resolution is, to make theirs the Wholesale Drug Store of the Des Moines Valley, and this will, it is hoped, be an in ducement to Physicians and shopkeepers to examine their stock before purchasing else where. A Large and Vi O T5 BF will be received t' consisting in part of Molasses, Confectionnries be eold at the lowest cash PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, e-Stuffs, .Glassware, Patent Medicines, Fancy articles, &t\, &c. together with ev erything, directly or indirectly in our line of business will be kept constantly^ hand and for sale. Most kinds of produce taken hi exchange. The highest market price will at all times Mustard Seed, Tallow, Drv Hides. Deer Skins, &c. WM. B. GUERNSEY & Co Medicines, Chemicals, &c


ocr: HAR1.KS HENDRIE. MARK S. FOOTE. Iron and Brass Foundry. MACHINE SHOP, fee. BUKLINOTOW, IOWA. By Hcndrie & Foote. WHOSTEAM are prepared to furnish all hi mis of ENGINES, and every desn ip tiod of CASTINGS. March 15.—tf Turning and fini.v fnn^ lone in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our patterns or any information desired, may be had by addressing a letter to us at Burlington.


ocr: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Drags, XHcbicincs, (Etjcmicals, (UHls, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. OCT" Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FANCY AHTICI.ES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont s Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Cards a supply of whic h, will be kept on hand. March 1,'50.


ocr: NEW GOODS! I7*ANCYIrish & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Linen, Linen Hdkll's, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg ings & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, for sale by «£. Mudge &>• may 4th, 1849.


ocr: Street Brothers, AVE just received a large, did assortment of Fall and Winter O O S Consisting in part of Prints, TJlack Fancy colored Alpaecas, Cloths. meres, Sattiuets, Sheep's Grey, Jeans, dies Shawls. Flannels, Vestings, Domestics, Table Cavers, 0^-nabur.r,s, kets, Comforts, Wristletts, Mitts, Lainbs Wool and Cashmere Hos-?., &c. ^eth^r with a well selected assortment Men's Cloth, Wool and Silk Plush, Fui Bearskin Caps of the latest, styles cloth, Velvet, Plush, Bearskin and caps aud Infants Turbans* ALSO: Soft Brush Hats. Con Ruena Vista Huts. ROOTS AND SIIOES, MA I) W A E U E E N S W A E & Oils, Paints anl Dve-StuTs, and in word all articles usually kept in a store, all of which thev will soil Wry for CAfeH or P»OilJl!£. "3* Agency Ci'v, Oct. 23d, 1850.


ocr: N w (i o o s AT.lilE CASH STORfi, And very Cheap too! 11- "\\TE have just received a full awortm?nt vT of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, con sisting of Cloths, Cassimeres. S.itinrtts, Jeans, Tweeds, Flannels, Domestics, Ging hams, Calicoes, Alpacas, Marinoes, Do Ijaines, Shawls, Bonnets, Ribbons, and a variety of notions to numerous to mention. A S O Ready-Made Chilling, a good Assortment of Hardware. 1 Ca*penter s TooU Oil Stones. -C36«Mantly on hand a good awrirtineht of Groceries. All of which we are deter mined to sell very ch ap for trash in hand. WHIT1&& HAMMOND Oct 31,1850. tf.


ocr: O N W A N E O OOO ttUSI1ELS wanted, for which we will pay the highest market price, in goods iff CASH also Barley and Rye. A U U March «9. '49.-ly.


ocr: O s k WA81IBLrRN has just returned from the river, whare he has laid in a large and well selected assortment of Cin cinnati and St. Louis Oooklng 8tov*a, Of all sizes and prices, among wMdh BMty ba found the celebrated BUCK'S PATTERN Of Double Oven air-tight Stove, wkich he challenges the world to produce their equal, iu awe^tial 1 AUO: "v Sugai Kettles, Dog Irons, Warfle Irons fotr stoves, Frying Pans, Pressed Ware, Britan nia waxe, and Japanned tin wase^ all o£ which be will sell as CHEAP FOR CASH as they can be bought at the river freight. TIN-WARE, Of Every Description, Manufactured and kept constantly on bm/L ALSO— Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, Stove Pipes. WANTED—in exchange for any of the a bove articles, Old Pewter, Old Copper, Old Brass. E. WaaxauBV returns his sincere to his fiiends and the public for past farom. Call and see him and enquire about his Boy, and he will sell you good bargains. Ottumwa, March 15th, 1850. if


ocr: TAJtxv UP by Robert Cock, Township, Wapello county, Iowa, a deep Sorrel Filler two years old, fourteen hands and a half nigh, with a few gray hairs in the forehead and a white ring around the left hind foot above the hoof appraised at eighteen dollars on the 13th day of Febru ary, 1850. rxviiiM"' A. J. REDENBAllGH.e. e. Ottumwa of Columbia


ocr: ipiis DIOIXES COL'Ul£tt 18 PUBLISH BO EVERY FRIDAY BY jum. V 'O f-. Street & Warden, •a If ways* •IT Until all arrearages are paid, unless Jit the Option ol the Publishers. Business Cards. ja :. Editors and Proprietors. ... ".T"fr ."J "4 io ft in anvance, i™"'"!inT? per annum, it pain ..... *1 wo Dollurs and filty eiits.w it binH months, tllireo dollars at the expiration oi the year. (CF~ No subscription will be discontinued


ocr: Iron and Rram Foiuitlri! MACHINE SHOP, 7 BIKLING TON, IOWA. By Ilendrie & Foote. "VTT HO are prepared to furnish all kinds ol am kni. inks, and every discrip- tton of CAvriHGs. Turning uni FLiL-hiu^ in workniun-lik-' maimer. p. s.—Printed cutdlo,u .-s of our patterns Qt any information desired, may be had fey Sddressin" a letter to us at Burlington,


ocr: IVt'w Tailor JVI. W7FOX, bt laving had a number ot years exjieri 'nee is the business, he flatters himself that h* wilt be, able to please all who may favor him #Jith their wurk. Cutting done on the shor- AVING located in Ottumwa, is pre- pared to do tailoring in the best style,


ocr: BUBDIOAX NOTICE. «HK UNDERSIGNED would respect fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum raand surrounding country, that they have fassociated themselves together in the prac tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa, -where they wi attend all calls in the line iof their profession- Prompt attention and ^reasonable charges in all cases. V. W. COFFIN. A. D. WOOD, M.D. Ottumwa, MOT. I5th 1849.


ocr: PLAIN AND FANCY Pamphlets, JOB PlXHYMSt, i Bl'nk Deeds, mortgages, Haai-Ulli Clrcnla Labels, BALI TICIITS, CBinrrY DRDI1S. 6C MNB ON THE SHORTEST NOTlcif AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Bl'nk Deed*, mortgages, PLAIN AND FANCY Pamphlets, JOB Circalarifc IHiHE ON THE SHORTEST NOT1CK AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: MI'DGE & CO. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queenstoare, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, fyc., $c., OTTUMWA,IOWA.


ocr: D. F. Gay lord AU I O N E E OTTl'M^A, IOWA. T|T"r ILL attend to making sale of personal property or Keal Estate, at auction at any time, for a reasonable compensation. He may be found in Ottumwa, unless on business May lGth, 1819.


ocr: R. T. Posey, itToaartr AT LAW A SOLICITOR IS CHAHCBBT, Ottumwa, Iowa. WILLall at tend punctually and faithfully to professional business intrust ed to hig care in this and the adjoining counties. april 2Gth, 1850.


ocr: MUDGE & CO. rDealers in Dry Goods, roceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, I v bonnets, $-c., 4*c*» OTTI A, IOWA.


ocr: ATTORNEY AT LAW, OTTUMWA, IOWA "WILL practice in the Courts of Wapello and other counties of the Third Judicial Dis trict, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt attention given to tne collection of claims in the river counties, and the sale of land war- Aug. 8, '48.-^l¥.


ocr: im i MEDICAL THE NOTICE. UNDERSIGNED would respect fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum waand surrounding country, that they have aisouattd themselves together in tlie prac tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa, where they wi attend all calls in tlje line oCjthax profession- Prompt attention reasonable charges in all cases. V. W. COFFINS A. D. WOOD, M.D. JDttumwa, Nov. 15th 1849.


ocr: Bertram! Jones, A O N E Y A 4 W I OTTUMWA, IOWA, ~\\~r ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd VV and 5th Judicial Districts and the buureme Court of the State. Ottumwa, June 8th, 1849.


ocr: ftroccrics, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Aails Castings,Hardware, Tin 4' Queens' ware, Paints, Oils and Dye W Stuffs, etc., etc., etc., A/general and full assortment always on and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS.


ocr: R. T. Posey, ATTOWTET AT LAW FT SOLICITOR Iff CHARCOT, Ottumwa, Iowa. yJlTTILL at tend punctually and faithfully W to all professional business intrust ed to his care in this and the adjoining counties. april '.Mth, ibM).


ocr: Dr. F. Cr. ili-Clintick, Y S I I A N S U E O N ESPECTFULLY tenders his profes LV sional services to the citizens of Dah loiH'^a «iiul vicinity. Office at his residence, n Dahlonega, Wapello county, Iowa.— A here lie may at all times be found except when absent on professional business. Duhlonega, Aug. 2nd, 1850. tf.


ocr: I. IV. Ell*lcrrjr, Jtiiormy and Counsellor at Law, and SOL I CI '1 'OR IS //. 1 -VCEItV, OiiniWA. IOWA. *\\7 ILL practice in the several Courts of V Wapello and surrounding counties. All btu-incss entrusted to hiscarc will re ceive prompt and faithful attention. Col lections carefully attended to. Office un iler Odd Fellows' Hall, s april 19, 1850,-y


ocr: fltend HOLLUT I. THOM AS, III. D. iFFLKS his professional services to the citizcns ot OUtiiuv a,and vicinity. Office at the Drug Sto.e formerly occu- it'll by Win. S. Carter dc Co., where he will to all professional calls with which lie may be favored. Ottumwa, Iowa. June20lh 1850, tf.


ocr: K. T. Porr, ATTBirEY AT LAW & hOMCllOU IK CtSAXCCBT, Ottumwa, Iowa. "1\^ ILL attuid punctually and faithfully ,\) to all professional business intrust ed to his care In this and the adjoining counties. april 2tith, 1850.


ocr: JttEDICAL NOTICE. Tl^HE UNDERSIGNED would respect fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum wa and surrounding country, that they have Associated themselves together in the prac ^ico of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa, where they will attend all calls in the line of their profession. Prompt attention and reasonable charges in all cases. V.W. COFFIN. A. D. WOOD, M. 0.


ocr: MEDICAL NOTICE. DR. J.C. CAMPBELL, tenders his ser vices in all the various branches of liis profession to the citiezns of Agency (pitv. and surrounding country. .31 st, 1850. tf.


ocr: THE DBS BIOIIE8 COURIER PUBLISHED EVKRY FRIDAY BY Street & Warden, Editors and Proprietor*. E S \vo Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, 'wo Dollars and fifty cents,within 6 montlis, Three dollars at the expiration of the year. (T"T* No pubscription will be discontinued .,funtil all arrearages are paid, unless at the *1 1 on of the Publishers.


ocr: VIUiDES MOINES COUM1EII PL BUSHED EVERY FRIDAY BT trect & Warden, \nt,Editors and Proprietor .sir. E S 'Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, Two Dollars and fifty cents,within 6mouths. Three dollars at the expiration of the year. No subscription will be discontinued Wnlil all arrearages are paid, unless at the Oplion of the Publishers.


ocr: VicrtraiMl Jfoiien, AT O Ji EY AT LA W% OTTUMWA, IOWA, TT7 ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd 1 tnul 5lh judicial District^ and the .Supreme Court of the State. UUuuiwa, June 6lh, lb4$.


ocr: PLAIN" AND FANCY JOB Pnmphiots, BlnkDrcds. Mortgages, r.lj Ila lid-bill^ v Circulars^' Labols, HQMb ON THE SliOKTKsr NOT1CK AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: 1¥. A. Thoiiij)*oil, Attorney and Counsellor at 7xiu\ and SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY, Ottumwa, Iowa. OUL1) respectfully inform the cit T? z-,jns of Wapello and the surround ing counties that he will pnnctualy attend to all professional business intrusted to his re. Ottumwa, Dec. 1-ltli, 184U.


ocr: 0GT" V. B. PAJEIMER, the AmerlcaiK.. Neuspapdi Agent, is the only authorized: agent for this paper in the cities of Boston* New York aud Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to take advertisements and sub scriptions at the rates required by us. Hi* receipts will bo regarded as payments. Hi«. offices are—Boston, Seollay'e Building New York, Tribune Buildings Philadel PHIA, K. W. comer IkttlUMMIUUst«.


ocr: I. IV. Ellftbcrry, Attorrin end Counsif/or at Lmr, and SOLICITOR IN HI/l.XCEliY, OTTIMIWA, IOWA. ILL practice in the several Courts of Wapello and surrouuding counties. •All business entrusted to his care will re ceive prompt end faithful attention. Col lections carefully attended to. Office un der Odd Fellows' liflil. april 19,1850.-y w


ocr: TIN SHOP. STILL on lmnd, eight different sizes, and patterns of cooking stoves also parlor, box 7 plate, 6 plate and Franklin coal and wood stoves Su^,ar Kettles, Dog Irons, Skillets, Ovens, Odd Lids, Tea Ivettlei, Brass Kettles, Frying Pans and all other articles usually kept in a Tin and Stove House. K WASUBUm


ocr: D. F. (iaylord A U 1 O lN E E S, OTTUMWA, IOWA. ILL attend to making sale of personal it property or Real EsUt:e, at auction at any time, for a reasonable compensation, He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent on business May lath, lb4U.


ocr: MASONIC. THE stated communication of OT l'mwa Lodge No. 10, will be held the Masonic llall, 011 Thursday the 16th day of January, at 0 o'clock P. M. jjA punctual attendance of all the members is requested. Brethren of good standing iu all regular Lodges are respt cifully invited to attend. A. D. WOOD, Sec'y.


ocr: U r) I r. For tlic fitmoYHl and rrriiinunit fur* of IB NERVOUS DISEASES, An* «t thn*e Cnmpliint. which rained by an ia (•aired, weakened unhealthy condition of th« E V O S S Y S E TM» Vcautiful an.l convenient application of th* terious ]M.wersof UALVAMSM «ml MAONKTtSM, Mi been pionounced I ilistiupttiwhed phyiiciam, both In Kurojie an I the I'nite.l Stat.«, to be the mail talutbU wirdirittul discticrry of (he 'If Or. CHRISTIE'S GALVANIC BELT MAGNETIC FLUID, i* USED with the most perfect anJ certain IUCCMM la ill CUH of OEHERAI. DKRIIiITV, Strengthening the weakened holy, giving tone lo the


ocr: 1 Dr. F. G. IVlcCf in tick, Y S I I A N & S U E O N F.SPECTFULLY tenders his profes 1 f-ionul services to the citizens of Dah lonegaand vicinity. Office at his residence, in Dahlonega, Wapello county, Iowa.— Where he may at all tiincs'be tound except when absent on professional business/1 Dahionega, Aug. 2nd, 18-30. tf.


ocr: Street Brothers, HAVEassortment just received a large and did of Fall and Winter O O S N, Fonslstin^ in part of Prints, Black Fancy colored Alpaccas. Cloths, Cassi meres, Sattincts, Sheep's Grey, Jeans, La dies Shawls, Flannels', Vestings, Linsey, Domestics, Table Covers, O-naburgs, Blan kets, Comforts, Wristletts, Mitts, Gloves, Lambs Wool and Cashmere Hose, £cc. To gether with a well selected assortment of Men's Cloth, Wool and Silk Plush, Fui and Bearskin Caps of th? latest st/les Boys Velvet, Plush, Bearskin and Sealet and Infants Turbans. ALSO Soft Brush Hats, Congress, Kossuth and Vista Hats. AND SHOES, A W A E QUEEN SVf *RF!, & GROCERIES. Oft*, Paints and Dye-Stufl. and in a all articles u-u tUy k pt in a country ail of which tliev: will sell very low ASH or PilODK E, Agency City, OcL 23d, 1850.


ocr: New 0 T) s AT THE ASH STORE, .£'id very Cheap too TTJ"E have just received a full assortment of FALL AND WINTER Goon«, con sisting of Cloths, Cas.-imeres. Satinetts, Jeans, Twee la. Flannels, Domestics, Ging hams, Calicoes, Alpacas. Marinocs, De Laines, Shawls, Bonnets, Ribbons, and a variety of notions to numerous to mention, A I S O READY-MADE CLO'lMSG, A GOOD A S SO RTMEST OF HARDWARE. CAh'Pltff. 7ER'S rOOLS, 4- OIL !p STONES, 5*c. ^r. S,-r. Constantly on hand a good assortment of Groceries. All of which we are deter- mined to sell very cheap for cash in hand, WHITE & HAMMOND. Oct. 31,1850. tf.


ocr: ^cir Root anil *hoe November 29th, 1850. KSiog»! f|^HE undersigned tiikes this method of I informing the public, that he has com menced the above business in Ottumwa.— His work is warranted to be as good as can be done in the State, and he solicits a share of public patronage. Shop in D. Kenedy's new store room. He has a good assort ment of Boots readv made, of th" best of material. JOHN J. WESTERMAN.


ocr: CHARLES HENDRlfe. MARK S. FOOTE. Iron and flrtiwif tVumdry* MACHINE SHOP, be. iiUKUNCrTOAi, IOWA. By Hendrie & Foote,. WHOSTEAM are prepared to furnish all kinds of ENGINES, and every descrip tiod of CASTINGS. Turning and finishing done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our patterns or any information desired, may be had by addressing a letter to us at Burlington. March 15.—tf


ocr: Fre§h Arrival of Fall and Winter £.8*BSg ST 11,1. THEY COTI15 THE NEW FIRM OF BARi\E1!f & Still Remaining a! Headquarters*-. AHErespectfullyGoods, now receiving a large stock of Pall and Winter to which they would invite the attention of their friends and customers generally. We are determined to sell goods CHEAP, and hope our friends will take a look through our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Our stock consists in part of the follow ing articles:—Cloths, Cassimeres.Sattinetts, Ginghams, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drillings Hardware, (iueensware, Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Cof,ee, Sugar, Tea, Molassess, Dried Peach es, &c., all of which we offer as cheap as they can be bought in this place. BARN K IT & EDGAR. Ottumwa, Dec. 7th, 1849. I IMUR,


ocr: MUDGE & CO S. NE W GOODS! IjTANCY & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen Hdklfs, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg ings & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, for sale by A. Mudgefy co. _maj 4lli, 1849.


ocr: F. CONN. JNO. BROWN. CONN A BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, Ready Made Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c. Corner of Second and Main Streets, i- KEOKUK, IOWA. They have just received their spring stock of Goods, and offer them to merclmnts and others at reduced prices. [march 22.


ocr: E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN drugs, iUcbirines, (Kjemicrtle, ©Us, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa, fT"y* Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumety, Window Glass a great variety of FAHCY ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Cards a supply of which, will be kept on band. March 1,'50.


ocr: New Tailor Shop* M. W~FOX, HAVINGto removed to Agency City, is pre pared do,tailoring in the best style. Having had a number of years experience in the business, he flatters himself that he will be able to please all who may favor him with their work. Catting done on the shor test notice. May 3st, 1849.


ocr: E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND DETAIL DEALER IN IDrngs, lllcbiriitcs, (Tl)ctnicalo, ®ils, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE* Burlington, Iowa. CT-r Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teetn, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FANCY ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Cards a supply of which, will be kept on hand. Match 1, '50.


ocr: Fresh Arrival of Fall and Winter Headquarters, A"RErespectfullyGoods, now receiving a large stock of ¥W1 and Winter to which they would invite the attention of their friends and customers generally. We predetermined to sell goods CHEAT, and hope our friends will take a look through iour stock before purchasing elsewh re. Our stock consists in part of the follow 1 iing articles:—Cloths. Cassimeres.Sattinetts, Ciinghams, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drillings Hardware, Uueensware, Cutlery, Ni'Us, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Coffee, Sugar, Yea, Molasscss, Dried Peach es, &c., all of which we offer as cheap as they can be bought in this place. BARN KTT & EDOAft. Ottumwa, Dec. 7ih, 1819. mm ST 11,1. TII I v CO.NNNI THE NEW FIRM OF BARN KIT Sl EDO A Still Remaining at


ocr: AND SMALL PROFITS "jI Nimble Sixpence is better than a Slow Shilling." JUST in receipt of a large and splendid stock of Fancy and Staple DRY-GOODS Also—Groceries,Hardware,Q,ueensware, Boots and Shoes, Hats & Caps. Call aud see. No trouble to show Goods. Selling for small profits. THOS. PING. Ashlarrd, Dec. 14th, 1849.


ocr: New Cabinet Shop! T. JVTAYLOI?, HAVING permanently located in Ot tumwa, would take this method of forming the citizens of the Des Moines ley tliat he has on hand and will manufac ture to order All kinds of Cabinet Furniture, That is needed in this part of the country, of good materials and finished in a neat and workman-like manner. His prices be found as moderate as at any other west of the Mississippi, and he flatters him self that the public would find it greatly to their interest to give him a call and ex amine his work before buying elsewhere. Shop opposite the -'Western Hotel," der the Ocld Fellows Hall. Ottumwa,, Nov. 2d 1849.-3m


ocr: A LAND WARRANT8, On a Credit! LARGE lot just received, which will be sold on fair terras. A supply on hand at all times. Entries made at Fairfield or Iowa City if desired. J. D, DEV1N. Ottumwa, November 29th.


ocr: A LIST OF LETTERS EMAINING in the Post Office Ottumwa, which if not taken before the 31st of June, will be as Dead Letter*: ynderson Charles Wiangworthy W Brown Lane Bradshaw Monroe Joshua Bryant Benjatt)i% McReynolds Sol Brashear Lucy or Moloomhy Kllen R' Linny u-e Abraham Baily Asa ^ttjj&rMahan a 111 OS t'romer John wleOormick Ale* demand Joafioh II Morris Josiah 1-^ N0Sler Riley W inan( Davidson Rlhans Dunahoo Mary E Dashield Davidson Geo W Farley Daniel A Fodge Jaccob Gibson Cyrus 2 Garrison Lemuel Garner Charles Gosney Persons calling for these letters say they are advertised. R. H. WARDEN, April 1st, 1850. OIney Hamilton Cones Joseph ^\)ckcrman Joseph Card well Charles Pool Wm Esq Pool Wm Roney John Rogers Frances... Ralls ton Mathu#' Ross John Sloan Edwin Shaul Anion Stephenson Johft^ Sheeler John Smith Zachariall Gil breath Oliver or Stanley Isaac \t James Neely Sipes Levi Stout Nathan 2 Schevers Brothora Smart Thomas' Smart Josiah Sayler Phebe Sweet A W Esq- Severns Silas Shearrer Andre# Stone 2 Trobee E Terrel Samuel Vowel Bird Williams Uriah Gordin James Given Thomas O Ilouek Jacob err in Wm Hays Robert Harding John Ives Esq Johnson Wm W 5 Johnson Captain Ingram John, *, Jones WilliaBfr Koons Wm Kitis John Esq Kirkpatrick Mary A Wright Kise Asher 2 Walker Blackstock Leper Richard Ward Rev Dr W Lynch William Wood Joseph P. M.


ocr: Walk Up and Settle!!! IHE undersigned would take this method of informing those indelH ed to him that he intends going to Call* fornia. and that unless they call and set tle before the first day of April, he w3l leave their notes and accounts with tHf magistrate for collection. Persons Ml' w^orn ',e's indebted will please preset!! their demands, as he is determined JF square the books. ALSO: T1AKE nntioc, that I wilt sell off my stock of goods for cost and carriage for rash call before they are all sold. FOR SALE CHEAP—A House lot, eligibly situ ited, in this place. GEORGE ENGELMEYER. Qttuinwa, Feb. 22d, 1850.


ocr: SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. AMES H. BAIH, P|^AK.ES this method of informing the people of the Des Moines Valley that he has pucrhased an exten sive assortment of leather, ami is crarying on the Saddle and Harness miking business in all its various branch is, at the old stand oacu^iul byT. M. Mackeral, in Agency Ci ty, Th^ public are invited to call and ex his work, and prices, as ha is confi dent that they will make money by so do ing. The above manufactures Trunks of a quality, and has a few on hand and sale at this tiina. Agency City, Iowa, Nov. 83d, '49.


ocr: Pmuphlcts It I'ilk DCCMIN, PLAIN AND FANCY JOB Circulars, IiADClSt Liiu iiuajjj DOM: ON TIIK SIIOKTKST NOTICE AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Amer FRESH supply of Spring Ottumwa, June, 28th, 1850. Sum Goods, Groceries of all kinds, Boots, Shous, Hardware and Queensware, Hats and Caps which he will sell cheap for or Country Produce. P. BARNETT. tf. and


ocr: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Drugs, iUcbicuteo, Chemicals, CSHls, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARS, Burlington, Iowa. cor Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder Smith's Machine Cards a supply Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FANCY ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing l'ackle. also, for of which,


ocr: Iron and Hra*s Foundry. MACHINE SHOP, &c. BURLINGTON, IOWA. By Hendrie & Foote. WHOSTEAM arc prepared to furnish all kinds of ENGINES, and every descrip tiod of CASTINGS. Turning and finishing done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our patterns or any information desired, may be had by addressing a letter to us at Burlington. March 15i—tf


ocr: BTTOWN. comr i BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Taney Dry Goods, OaOCEIMK-, HA RDWAliE, yU LEN.SVVAltE, Ready Made Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c. Corner of Sccond and Main Streets, KEOKUK, IOWA. They have just received their spring stock of Goods, and offer them to merchants c. r. CONN. JNO.


ocr: The Knox Insurance Company. PIKE, MARINE ANI) MKE msUHAJfcfe. CapitalStock—TWO HUNDRED THOU SAND DOLLARS! Office^ 00 THIS Water St., in WiseS' Brick-tow, VINCENNES, Indiana. Company, having been duly organ ized, and ten per cent, paid in on tiic capital stock subscribed, and the balance secured by mortgage on real estate and by personal guarantee, are now prepared to ef fect Insurance against loss or damage by fire, on buildings, merchandize, machinery, manufactories, and all descriptions of prop erty, also, merchandize and produce in the course of inland transportation, the risks of the seas, &c., also tl»e hulls of steam boats and other vessels, and upon the lives of individuals going to California, The, rates of prenrum will be as low as those of any other RESPONSIBLE company. All losses liberally adjusted and prompt ly paid. The stock of this company is held entirely in the West, and controlled by western men, in no way connected with New York. DIBECTOig} Hon. R. N. Oarrmn, Vlac^nnes, W. J. lleberd, do Jon. W. Maddox, do Jacob Pea, Samuel Wis®, do do Peter P. Bailey, Fort Wayne, Thomas T. Benbridge, -fjafayette, Walter W. Early, Terre-Haute, Henry D. Simon Allis," Evansville, Bottorff, Jeffersonville, William Hughes, do Levi Sparks, do James Keigwim, do Hon. HCARNAN,President. SIMON BOTTORFF, Waf 1850. Vice Pweident, C. M. ALLEN, Secretary. W.J. HEBERD,Treasurer. (jCf Short Life and and California risks taken at this agency at extra rates. JOHN D. DEV1N, Agent, Ottumwa, Iowa. tf.


ocr: "Westward the Star of Empire lakes its way!" for Ho! Calit'onia!! Those intending to go to California this Spring from this county, by the overland route, are requested to meet at the Court House in this place, on the 9th day of March next at 2 o'clock M., to make arrangements for the trip. l'J MANY CALIFORNIANS. Ottumwa, Feb. 22d, 1850.


ocr: (\j District. iv*f are official.-— 734 ahead. The from are Cedar, V- Hawk, Winno :hi-h will, it is majority some •if Henderson, Till Portugal. Courier learns, that our difficulty with ferlous apprehension. pay all claims of xcepting that for the lftrong, and this she fer to any arbitrator my think fit to ap 1 ly proposed to sub claims she now In demanding his Circumstances, Mr. felt constrained to auce with the exact and perhaps sense of certain in he had been ihe sub •, all difficulties now arrangement, and it ^»ed that the matter 1 amicably settled. INK FOR.—Milton S. i Illinois, and a mem W.


ocr: i CORNER Believing that the nimble sixpence is more worth than the slow dollar, it er be tlieir aim to increase their sales, at the expense of their profits. Their resolution is, to make theirs Wholesale Drug Store of the Des Valley, and this will, it is hoped, be an in he sold at the lowest cash prices. "'.T""1,88' caMimowj itiWffr mm DIIU GSIJDIIU 0 S I N or BIO BLACK O A of Mainand Cfurt Sts., found the most complete assortment Medicines, Chemicals, west of the .which is being cheap to make way for a large invoice in ly expectation from New York. WM. B. GUERNSEY SI CO., Having purchased Win. S. Carter & stock of goods, the business will be carried on at the old stand. They endeavor, by strict integrity and to their business, to merit the patronage of the community. motto is TO SELL," at all no customer to depart duceirient to Physicians and shopkeepers examine their stock before purchasing where. A Large and Very Superior Stock O E I E S will be received this Summer and consisting in part of Teas, Coffee, Molasses, Confectionaries &c\, which PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, Dye-St ufls,* Glassware, Patent Fancy articles, &t\, &c. together erything, directly or indirectly in our or e* Most kinds of produce taken in The highest market price will at all be paid lor Beeswax, Feathers. Mustard S«ed, Tallow, Dry Hides, &c. WM. B. GUERNSEY *Co. Ottumwa, July 10. '50. of business^ ill be kept constantly on


ocr: ftEDIGAL NOTICE. rpHE UNDERSIGNED would respect- JL fully inform the inhabitants of Ottum waand surrounding country, that they have associated themselves together in the prac tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa, where they will attend all calls in the line of their profession. Prompt attention end reasonable charges in nil cases. V. W. COFFIN. A. D. WOOD, M. D.


ocr: MUDGE & CO. Dealers in Dry Goods, Iirocerics, Hardware, Queenswaret Moots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, fyc.,


ocr: Klav 31st, 1850. tf. MEDICAL NOTICE. DR. J. C. CAMPBELL, tenders his ser vices in all the various branches of his profession to the citiezns of Agency Citv, and surrounding country.


ocr: D. F. Gaylord A U I O N E E OTTUMWA, IOWA. \¥T ILL attend to making sale of panonal property or Real Estate, at auction at any time, for a reasonable compensation. He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent on business May 16th, 1849.


ocr: Ottumv.a, Iowa, June20th ROREItT I. TIIOHAS, IV. D. OFFEllS his professional services to the citizens of Ottumwa, and vicinity. Office at the Drug Store formerly occu pied by Wm. S. Carter fie Co., where he will attend loalt professional calls with which he may be favored. IB-JO, If,


ocr: LAND WARRANTS, OnaCrcilit! ALAsold RGE lot just received, which will be on fair terms. A supply on hand at all times. Entries made at Fairtield or Iowa City if desired. J. D, DEV1N.


ocr: RATES OF ADVERTISING In the lies Moines Courier. square (12 lines or less,) 1 insertion, $1 00 Each subsequent u^sertipty 50 One month, .1-'/ 2 90 Three months, 4 00 Six months, 7 00 One year, 12 00 Cards—all under eight lines,.perannum 5 00 A liberal deduction will be made to those


ocr: I i i 1 NEW STORE! At Agency €ity!IS A N S O ri^AKES this method to inform the Peo I pie of the Des Moines Valley that he has arrived at Agency City, where he is now opening one of the LARGEST and most splen did stocks of STAl'LE AM) FANCY I)EY GOODS, It E A I) Y-M A DE CLOTHING JEWELRY, HARDWARE, GROCERIES, &c. &c Ever brought to this county. He will con stantly keep on hand such goods as are usu ally kept or needed in this countrv, which HE WILL SILL AT ST. LOUIS FRICIS For Cash, Country Produce, J'tirs. I keep a wholesale House in St. Louis, and am connected with Importing Houses in New York and Philadelphia, which will enable me to sell at St. Louis prices. Come and examine the prices and quality of my goods for^yourselves. I am satisfied that Goods have never been olfered so low in this country. As I intend to do exclusive ly a CASH BUSINESS, all can see that I can af ford to sell CHEAPER than merchants who do a credit business. I will p!:dge. myseli that I will sell to merchants at wholesale at St. Louis prices. I will have goods arri ving all through the season, unless when the Navigation is closed. M. LAtfGSDORF. November 2d, 184^,


ocr: E. WASHBURN, AS just received his Fall stock of 200 1 Stoves, consisting of the best sdected assortment of th VICTORY PREMIUM & BUCK'S PATENT COOKING* STOVESi, ALSO: Ihncy Air- Tight, Parlor, Box and ', Seven-Plate Stoves, foe i Coal I Food, -n A Etnfr"before offered in Ottumwa, will sell as ,,,f CHEAP FOR CASH !u as they can be bought at the river adding


ocr: L4\I WARRANTS. rpHE subscribers liave on hand a large sup 1 ply ami will be constantly supplied with Land Warrants, which tliey will sell at the lowest market price and guarantee them to be genuin*. BRIDGMAN & EVANS. Fairfield, Feb. 23d, 1849.


ocr: Fresh Arrival or Fall and Winter STILL THill CO.HE!!! 'HE NEW FIRM OF A 5 Y E & Still Remaining at Headquarters, ARE now receiving a large stock of,Ea!l and Winter Goods, to which they w-»»l I respectfully invit tin attention of their friends and customers generally. We are determined to sell goods CHEAP, and hope our friends will take a look through our stock before pmrcliaeiiig elsewhere. Our stock consists iu part of the follow ing articles —Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinetts, Ginghams, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drillings Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Molassess, Dried Peach es, &e., all of which we offer as cheap as they can be bought iu this place. BAUNETT & EDGAK.' Ottumwa, Dec. 7th, l&U).


ocr: AVE just received a large and splen did assortment of Fall and Winter O O 1) S, Black and arskin Caps of the latest styles Boys cloth, Velvet, Plush, -arskin and Sealet caps and Infants Turbans. ALSO: Soft Brush Hats, Congress, Kossuth and BuenaVistn Hats. BOOTS AND SHOES* II A K I) W A it QUEENSWARE, & OKOCEKtES. Oils, filfMg and Dye-Stuff's, and in a word all articles usually kept in a country store, all of which they will sell very low for CASH or PKiODl CE. Aijencv (Juv, Oct. 23d, 185t). Fancy colored Alpaccas, Cloths, Cassi- meres, Sattinets, Sheep's Grey, Jeans, dies Shawls, Flannels, Vestinps, Linsey, Domestics, Table Covers, Osnaburgs. Blan- kets. Comforts, Wristletts, Mitts, Gloves, Lambs Wool and Cashmere Hose, &c. aether with a w 11 selected assortment of Men's Cloth, Wool and Silk Plush, Fui and


ocr: N e w o o s AT Til 12 CASH STORE, An very Cheap too! WE have just received a full assortment of FAI.I. AND WiTEII Oct. 31, 1850. tf. Goon*, con sisting of Cloths, Cas.*iurceres. Satinetts, Jeans, Tweeds, Flannels, Domestics, Ging hams, Calicoes, Alpacas, Marinoes, De Lainea, Shawls, Bonnets, Ribbons, and a variety of notions to numerous to mention. A 8 O: READY-MADE CLOTHING, A GOOD S S O TMENT OF HARDWARE. CARPEN TER'S FOOLS, 4" OIL STONES, $-c. arc. frr. Owwtantly on hand a good assortment of Groceries. All of which we are deter mined to sell very cheap for cash in haud. WHITE & HAMMOND.


ocr: E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND BET AIL DEALKB I* Drngs, itledirmes, Chemicals, ©iis, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUOCilST'S GLASS WAKE, j_ Burlington, Iowa, CCT~ Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FAKCY AKTJCI.ES Sporting and Fishing faekle. Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, for Smitus Machine Cards a supply of which, will be kept on hand. March 1,'50.


ocr: DEW GOODS! MEW GOODStl A. Mndge & Co., A ®E NOW receiving a large ant) reasonable stock of all kinds ol jstuplc ant iuincii Drn ®oais, Gro ceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots & Shoes, &c which we oiler to our custo mers, and the public generally, accord ing to the former usages and customs of the old settlers. A. M. & Co. Ottumwa, Nov. l,'50.-ly.


ocr: Cash lteturiis—is my Motto. FARMER S AND £ouis,than V Emigrant's Store. M. LA^Ci§DOR^ TJfOlTLD again inform the citfeens of Agency City, Wapello county, and everywhere else, that he has received a stock of foods, that cannot be surpassed by any other store in the State. Being connected with an Importing House in Philadelphia, he can and does obtain his goods at lower rices any merchant this side of St. and consequently can sell them at lower prices for cash or country produce than any of his competitors which is deci dedly to the advantage of everybody, him self as well as the rest. It would be useless to enumerate all the articles which he has for sale, as it would fill a common sized newspaper full, suf fice it to say that he keeps a splendid assort ment of Fancy and Staple y O o o i Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Hardware, Queensware, and every thing else, and a I.ITTI.E more than can be found any where else. In addition to the above he has a splendid assortment of Ready Hade Clothing, consisting in part of Over Coats, Dress Coats, Cloaks, Paiife, vests, fine Linen Bo soms, Shirts, Flannel and Merino under Shirts, and Drawers, iu truth it is one of the largest stocks of Clothing brought to Iowa, and can be purchased as cheap as any


ocr: N w a i o S o IM.WTfox, Jving I AV1NG located in Ottumwa, is pre pared to do tailoring in the best style, had a number of years experience in the business, he flatters himself that he will be able to please all who may favor him Sfjith their worfc, Cutting done on the shor test notice. May 31st, 1849.


ocr: A. MUDGE & CO. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,~ Queensware, lioott, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, $-c., 4c»»


ocr: U N I I I O I I S O I K i n PUni-ISHF.O EVF.RY FRIDAY BT & Warden, ,sU Edit or and Proprietori. E S Two'Dollar* p*r annum, if paid ill advance, Two Dollars and fifty rents,within0months, Throe dollars at the expiration of the year. C^jT No subscription will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, unless at the option of the Publishers.


ocr: THE FIRST AND BEST A S I O N A E O O S BROUGHT TO THE COUXTKY "ITTE have just rrcvived a lot of N'vr TT Goods, suitablj for tin fall tradi^"' consisting in part of Fancy and Staplij|j Prints,Alpaccas.Cassitn »r«is, Satinets.Cashji mere Vesting. Cambrics, JacoiK'U, BLMcHhk ed and Brown Shirtings and Sh^etins^s. -& Ticks, Cotton Yarn, Batting, Apron Clu'ck|| Plaid Liiis.'y, Fl)mt -Is, Crap.-, Fringe, Ho siery, Gloves, Mitts, Hm lk -rc'ii *fs, &e. A I.SO A FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlery and Hard war •, Glass and Q, l-^ensware, Boots and Shoes, Nails and Castings, Dili Paints and Dye StuAltogether withaconk pkte assort ui -nt of fivsli'an seasonable GROCERIES, all of which will be sold low for th'i CAS:I or approved country pro luce. STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Sept. K)th, 181J.


ocr: Fresli Arrival of Fall and Winter O K i ST 11 IlliV THE NEW FIRM O BA3 \a n A Still Remaining at Headquarters, ARE now receiving a large stock of Fail' and Winter Goods, to which would respectfully invite tin attention of their friends and customers generally. We are determined to sell goods CHEAP, hope our friends will take a look our stock befor. purchasing elsewhere. Our stock consists in part of the follow* n^ articles:—Cloths, Gin&h.uns, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drilling£'? Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kindfef/ Coffee, Sugar, 'iea, Molassess, Dried Peaclfcif es, 6cc., nil of winch we oiler as cheap tt they can be bought in this place. BARNETT & EDGAR. Ottumwa, D.'c. 7th, 1849.


ocr: Farm for Sal©. a never-failing water. For particulars call u^on ih.- sub scriber living in Ottumwa, Wapello coun ty, Iowa. 1 11E subscriber wishes to sell a small Farm, lying 2J miles front Ottumwa, NASON ROBERDS. Aug. 30th. 1850 o n s i s i n o 11 8 i a n 4 0 o w i i s i n £iod cultivation, 40 of timber and th.: bul- ance iu prairie with a £,ood hewn log cabin and smokehouse, stabfmi:. &c. A tine Young Orchard and Ifieadow. Together with ^I'ring ofgood


ocr: Gin0h .ins, Alpaccas, Muslin-sun I Drituii^s Hardware, vi i^ensware. Cutlery, N tils, Itouk* Shoes of all Jd'iis» Fresh Arrival of Fall ami Winter tKl'ILL T1IUY COUBlll V-i-i _J_i -M OF i & E U SliU Remaining at Headquarters*. 4 RK now receiving a large sloHf of Fall l\. and Winfr Goods, U which tluy would risiwclfully invit» thi attention of their friau Is and customers generally. We are det rmia I to s.dl goods CtlEAP, an hop our fri'ii Is will tiki a look through our tor: purchasing elsevvli r.'. Our stojx consists in part of the follow ing articles:—Cloths, Cassiineres.Sattiuette, Co te\ aa^ar, lea, Moussess, Drud es ich Ottumwa, D:c. 7ih, IblJ. reacn-.jpu „, orjt Jt ch lh.y caU b3u_,ht in thig phc. UAKNiSri' &KD3AR.


ocr: LAND WARRANT^ On a Credit!. A LARGE lot just received, which will be sold on fair terin^. A supply on Itoud al all 11in s. Et^aets made at K.iir.iwj^ or iowa City if desired. J. D. DriVilNy^ Ottumwa, November 20th.


ocr: u ^H^TUMWA MARKETS.arn-r COURIER OFFIC*, December 20th, 1850. Pork—Nett, per hund. 92 a 2,50. Beef, •3,60 a 3,00. 12R 6c. tile. Butter, ptr lb. Efcsrs, per dot. Coffee. per lb. «PJC. Sugar, Tea, Molasses, per gal. Wheat, per bush. Corn, per bush. Oats, Potatoes, Onions, 415. Flaxseed, Turnip?, JOc, 1, a 1.25. 00 a 75c. 60 a 75c. 15c. 16|c. FOC. 1 l|0e. *t5s. 6r. Hides—Dry, per lb. Green, Brooms, per do£f Leather—Sole, per !b. 33c. Upper—Side, #2,50 a 3,00. Ualf, *2.00 a 3,00 2ic, $1,60 a 2,00. The Admission or California—


ocr: Pamphlets. Bl'iikDced*, Mortgages, PLAIN A WD FANCY JOB Iland-bilU Circulars, Labels, 1ALL TICKETS. COGITY DRIERS, DOM: ON THE SHORTKST NOTICK AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: OWINGwiththe to tremendous rush of bus iness which they have been over run for the. last three weeks, have entirely neglected the Printer, which is the cause of the ir not sooner advertising their large and well assorted 6tock of $j*riiig aud Summer O O S received during the current month. Hav ing plenty of "THE SAME SOBT" left and ev ei^uay arriving, they invite their friends and the public to "keep up the pressure." Agency City, March 25th, 1850.


ocr: E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN iPrnge, illciticines, Chemicals, CDil*, PAINTS. DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S ULASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. OCT" Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FANCY ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont s Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Cards a supply of which, will be kept on hand. March 1,'50.


ocr: ^Vhig Ticket ELECTION, MONDAY, 8th AUG. FOR OOVETISOR, JAMES THOMPSON. SECRETARY OF ST ATX, EBAAC COOK, of Linn couritf, AUDITOR, WILLIAM II SEE VERS, of TREASURER, EVAN JAY, oj Henry. TREASURER OR THE BOARD OR FtJRI.IC WORKS, JAMES NOSLER, of WapeUo. FOR CONORK3S, GEORGE WRIGHT. FOB STATE SENATOR, JtTER KNOX, o/ tVapelloeo. FOR REPRESENT ATI VPS, EDWARD DUDLEY. THOMAS C. OGDEN. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT, JOHN C. CAMPBELL. JUDOE OF PROBATE, JOHN D. DEVLt. COUXTr COMMISSI ONES, CLEMENS GLEASON.


ocr: ALL Read thKi, and Save PERSONS indebted to the Estate of Thos. M. Mackerel, deceased, are hereby notified to call and settle before the 10th day of August next, or their accounts and notes will be placed in the hands of the proper officer for collection. As thsre axe pressing demands against the Estate, they can be indulged no longer. SARAH MAC&JUUL, I A. STREET, Bxacutots. Jnly 96,1850. w* N O. 1 Mackeral for sale by 8TR«KT Bworpaits. .....


ocr: March 15.—tf Iron and MACHINE SHOP, &e. BUKLlNiiTON, IOWA. By Hendric & Foote. A V71I0 are prepared to furnish all TV of STEAM ESFGINES, and every tiod of CASTINGS. Turning and done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our or any information desired, may be had addressing a letter to us at Burlington.


ocr: PLAIN AND FANCY JOB Pamphlets. Bl'nk Dmls, IWortxatrc*, rr.m{i IInnd-1»ilt« Cirrularv lalols. DOWF. ON THE SHORTEST NOTICK AT THIS OFFICE. TJ1E DES MOINES COURIER. Tlie following persons are duly autltorhed t© set as agents for the Courier: STUEFT 'BROTHER1*, THOMAS PING/' -5 JOHN PARKS. P*M. BISSEI.T, & Co., F. G. MCCIVJNTKSK, H. KMKRATNICK, LKVI JKNKINS, DUNLAP & FIMI, R. C. WARHINER, HEN ITY C. PKTF.RS, SAMI KI,J. WARDEN, .1. W. WF.IXMAM, Agency City. Ashland. Iowa villo. LibertyviHi Dahlouesisu .. Kirkville. Ftn. Spring. EddyviP.& OsWloosd. Albia. Village. P. 0, r-


ocr: Estray Notice. CI''A KEN UP by Robert Cock, of Columbia Township, Wapello county, Iowa, a uecp Sorrel Filley two years old, fourteen hands and a lialf high, with a few gray lwirs in the lorehead and a white ring around the Ud and fuot above the h^1 appraLscd at eighteen dollars on the 13th day of Febru- ary, 1850. A. J. KCOftM BAIJGII, o. B. Ottumwa, ajnil ID, 1850.


ocr: "^jDOWW & BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Oaois, OJK»CEI:U, HARDWARE, GL: EE.N'SW A I! B, Ready Hade Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAFS. «t: Corner of Second and Main Streets, KEOKUK, IOWA. They have just received their spring stock of Goods, and offer them to merchants ami others at lvduced prices. march22.


ocr: END HIE. MARK 8. KOOTE. Iron and Brass Foundry* MACHINE SHOP, fee, BURLIWOTON, IOWA. By Hendrie & Foote. WHOSTEAM are prepared to furnish all kinds of ENGINES, and every descrip tiod of CASTINGS. Turning and finishing done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our patterns or any information desired, may be had by addressing a letter to us at Burlington.


ocr: E E A Y WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALEH IN Drngs, fflcbirittca, Chemicals, (BKIs, PAINTS DYE-STIJFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. OCT" Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments. Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, .'erfumery, Window Glass a great variety OF FANCY ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont s Gunpowder also, for Smiths Machine Cards* a supply of which, will be kept on hand. March 1,'50.


ocr: MUDGE & CO S. NEW GOODS! I ,TANCY & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen HdkfTs, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg ings & Iasertings, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, for sale by A. Mudge &• co. may 4th, 1849.


ocr: For tfcc Removal and Permanent fnrr »f NERVOUS DISEASES, And of thoM CompUinti which are eauied bjr paired, WMksned or unhealthy condition of the N E V O U S S Y S E Thi« beautiful and convenient application of the terioui powen of OALVANISM and MAGNETISM, yaicituf, both It Mtd with tha moat perfact and cartaia ocaaa of mett valumbt be«n pronounced by iliitinguUhed phyai( Kurope and the United States, to ba th« medicinal ditcovtry of the -1ft Dr. CHRISTIE S OALVANIO BELT I** im- and Hir MAGNETIC FLUID, ID IUCCM* la aft. E N E A E I I Y Strengthening the weakened body, giving toM to Ihfe various organt, and invigorating the entire syateifi. Atilp in FITS, CRAMP, PARALYSIS and PALSY. DYSPEW SI A or INDIGESTION. RHEUMATISM, ACUTE U# CHRONIC, GOUT, EPILEPSY, LITMB UiO, DEA


ocr: CO WW BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QITEENSWABB, Ready Made Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c. Corner of Second and Main Streets, KEOKUK, IOWA. They have just received their spring stock of Goods, and offer them to merchants and others at reduced prices. [march 32.


ocr: MUDGE & CO'Si NEW GOODS! 17*ANC\ fc mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen HdklTs,, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg iugs & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swissi muslin, for sale bv Jf. Mudge. may 4th, 184t£


ocr: E. WASHBURN, HAS just received his Fall stock of 904P Stoves, consisting of the best selected •i-sortment of the VICTORY PREMIUM & BUCK'S^ PATENT COOKING STOVES. ALSO: Fancy Air-Tu*ht, Parlor, Box nuif* Seven-Plate Stoves, for Coal 8,- Wood, Ever briose offered in Ottumwa, whidlr will sell as CHEAP FOR CASH as constructed as to carry off the steam arising from tin cooking of th'. various kinds of meats into the pipes, thereby preventing the mixture of flavors. Tlu economy, con .venieuce and dispatch in all the operations of cooking, renders this stove d:cid 'dly pref arable to any other ever offered to the public, and stands unrivalled before the worMI n tliey can be bought at th? river adc&ut freight. lie would call particular attention to his Buck's cvlebrat cl cooking Stoves, which pos sess allth advantages of any other stove now in use, with at least one third more oven which is heated with perfect uniformity in every part. There are places in the oven so Call and see. s I N W A E vOf Evei^ Description, Manufactured and kept constantly on hand1.. ALSO Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, Stove Pipts. WANTED—in exchange for any of the a bove articles, Old Pewter, Old Copper, Old Brass. E. WASHBURN is at all times oik hand, ready to sell cheap bargains.


ocr: N W U THEEwill undersigned would give notice that they continue business at th store formerly occupied by White JT Gebliart, and would be happy to wait on all of the old cus tomers of White & Gcbhart aulas many new ou^s as will pleas favor us with a call. Wh.'re may be found at all times a good as sortment of Goods adapted to theseason. Cash Customers are particularly invited to ^ive us a gill V BJSLA WH!TE, WM. H. HAMMOND, Feb. 8. 185®,


ocr: Osaue Or:inx SS. mn if™™ NORR1S has just rtceived from liugtou, a large supply of tlic quality of Eastern Tanned And find ingsjncluding Lasts of the and most fashionable style, for & LADIES work. He is now prepared furnish the public with every description of work in his line. Californians be supplied with Boots manufactured for the overland journey, and for working in tha niiues. No Califorjiian can prudently leave without a pair or two of Hitiii BOOTS, adapted both to deep rivers, -sandy lnii s. Saddles A Harness, Bri ll Irs, Ac., every description an I price a full assort kept constantly on hand anl for sale Burlington prijes. Persons in want of II •sor Harn.'ss arj invited to call and quality, and terms. Osage Orange Trees, for setting th' coining spring, can be sup by the subsc-iiU-r. Early orders from in want of this best of hedges, are so S. S. NORRIS. Ottumwa Jan. Ilth 1850.


ocr: MARRIED, On Thursday evening, the 24th inst., b\ TLII' Ttrv. JOHN STANAKU, Mr. JOSEPH R. ROSS, to Miss LUCRET1A JANE WIL LIAMS, both of this plac.\ On the 11th inst., by Lewis A. Mjto ers, Esq., Mr. JACOB STOVER Miss HARRIET L. BOCUS, bo'.h Washington township.


ocr: Dealers in Dry Goodi, XHfiicer-U'H, Hardware, Qutausui&rf* Boots, Shoe*, Huts, Capsn Bonnets, $-c., 4"C., O TTVM WA, IOWA.


ocr: SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. JAJIIvS H. BAI TI, rpAKES this method of jJ informing the peopleol the Des Moines Valley thai he has pucrhased an exten sive assortment of leather, and is craryiug ou tii« Saddle and Harness making in all its various ranches, at the old occupied by T. M. Mackeral, in Agency Ci_ ty, The public are invited to call «nd ex amine his work, and prices, as he is confi dent that they v ill make money by so do ing. The above manufactures Trunks of a superior quality, and has a few'on hand and for sale at this time.


ocr: The Nearest and Best Road CALIFORNIA! ALL those intending to emigrate to Cal ifornia, will do well to call at my store and supply themselves with an outfit, such as Ready Dade Clothing, Suitable for the ,0 irn y, Bowie Knives, Revolvers aud various kinds of Pistols, Blankets, Budalo Robes, Together with allkiuds of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, which 1 will s dl at reduced! prices. M. LANGSDORF. Agency City, Iowa, Jan. 18, IbaJ. U riVu


ocr: A* SMALL. PKOFI fti!! **A Nimble Sixpnce is belter than a Slow Shilling." Jstock UST in receipt of a large and splendid of Fancy and Staph DRY-GOODS AlM--Groceries. Hardware. Queensware, Boots and Shoos, Hats dc Caps. Call and see. Ko trouble to show Goods. Selling for small profits THOS. PING. Ashlund, Dec. 14th, 1849.


ocr: THE DFS MOOKS cotUI£H IS PUBLISHED KVERV FRIDAY BY Street & Warden, Editort and Proprietors, i U'.iit •s v TERfl8i Twottofffirs per annum, if paid in advance. Two Dollars and fifty ents,w ithin (imoiithi, Three dollars at the expiration of the year. (CT* subscription will be discontinued tintil all arrearages are paid, unless at the option of the Publishers.


ocr: E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Ornjs, itlcbi fines, (Cljctmcals, 2Mls, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS DRUGGIST'S GLASS WA»E. Burlington, Iowa. OCT" Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, 8'irgical and Dental instruments, Teetn, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FANCY ARTICLES Sporting and Pishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Cards a supply of which, wttkibe kept oil hand. March 1(*M» 'DRY GOODS, (ll+ct ries, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Naih, Hastings,Hardware, 7'in V Quetnt |%ware, Puints, Oils und U/ft Stvjfs, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment always on hand and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.-tf


ocr: CHABI.ES HENDR1E. MARK S. Iron and Bram Foundry* MACHINE SHOP, tic. BURLINUTON, IOWA. By Hendrie & Foote. WHOKTEAM are prepared to furnish all of ENGINES, and every tion of CASTINGS. Turning and done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalo^u.-s of our or any information desired, may be bad addressing a letter to us at Burlingtdti. march 15 tf


ocr: Pamphlets, tk Bl'nk Deeds PT AIT-J A NT) FANCY JOB ?f "9 llnnd-bllls rirmlars, jIS WortRsiSM, s-~*ai SAUTiSilTiyiTFOlDIilx DosK ON U sii'Mn i sr NOTICE AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Naits Castings,Hardware,Tin $,• Queens~ ware, Paints, Oils and Dye 'Stuffs, etc., etc., etc., Apneral and full assortment alwsjrs on fmfid and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET HROTHER8. Agency City, Iowa, aug. "4.—tf


ocr: E E A Y WHOLESALE A Nil RETAIL DEALER IN Pnijs, Ulcbicincj, (£!)(miciil5, PAINTS hYR-STUFFS. DRUGGIST'S GLASS WA Jiitr/in*fon, funut. (ry Also Dealer in Books and Stationery. Surgical and Dental fustrum -nts. Teeth, Gold uiul Tin Foil, Perfum ry, Window 4rill be keptoa hand. MARCH L,'30W DRY GOODS., Groceries, Boots and Shot s, Iron, XmU$i Catlings,Hardware/fin 4* Quecm ware, Paints, Oils and Dye Stvffs, etc,, etc., etc., jL general and lull assortment alwayi^O# ikand and for pale cheap for cash, by STKKET BKOTIIl-:R%^ Agency City, Iowa, pug.'4.-tf Glass a great vari tv of A Y A I E Sporting ami 1 isl.in^ Tackle. Agent for Dupont s Gunpowder also, Smith s Machine Cards a supply of which,


ocr: J. D. Itcvin, 4'Witt attention given to tlte toll etion ol Id i ins in the river countics, and the sale of land war rants. Aug. b, '48.—ly. practice in the Cotuia of Wappetio and other ouiilics ol the 1 bird Judicial Dis- trict.und in ihe Supr nie Court. Prompt jV'i TOllN JIY AT LAW, V I orriJiwA, low*


ocr: D. F. »i ay lord A U I O N E E y OTTUMWA, IOWA. WILL attend to making sale of personal property or Real Estate, at auction at any time, for a reasonable compensation. He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent on business May 16th, 1849.


ocr: MEDICAL NOTICE^ DKS. CAMPBELL HENDERSON, having associated themselves in the practice of medicine, tender their services in all the various branches of their profess ion to the citizens of H»ii'ling country. July oth,'49.-tf. u


ocr: Ottumwa, June 21,1850. BLEGTMBT, nONDAV, 8lh AUG. 8BCRETAKY OF STATE, ISAAC/ COOK, of Linn county, AUDITOR, WILLIAM H. SEE VE&S, of Mahaska,. TREASURER, EVAN JAY, of Henry. TSATWRER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORM, JAMES NO&LER, Of Wapello. FOR CONGRESS, 4GE0RGE WRIGHT, •of Van Buren county* I 1 ton EPKESENT ATIVES, EDWARD DUDLEY, THOMAS C. OGDEN. JSlERK or THE DISTRICT COURT, ®JOUN C. CAMPBELL. ,Si&5 I* 1 'JUDGE or PROBATE, 4*' ft JOHN D. DEVIN. .Ttr- COUNTY COMMISSIONER, CLEMENS G. GLEASON.


ocr: P. S.—Printed catalogues of our or any information desired, may be had by addressing a letter to us at Burlington. Iron ami Brass Foundry. MACHINE SHOP, &c. BUHLJNUTON, IOWA. By llcudric & Foote. WHOSTEAM are prepared to furnish 1611 of KNOINES, and every,descrip tiod of CASTINGS. Turning and finishing done in workman-like manner.


ocr: C. F. CONN. JNO. CONN Sc BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Ooods* GROCEKtEri, HAKDWAKE, QUI'KXfSWTAM, Ready Hade Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, IIATS, CAPS, &c. Corner of Second and Main Streets, KEOKUK, IOWA. They have just received their spring stock of Goods, and offer them to merchants


ocr: E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Ornge, iUcbicines, (Cljcmicrtlo, (Dila, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. COT" Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FAIFCY ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, Smith's Machine Cards a supply of which,


ocr: 8ADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. J1TIE* II. BAI VI, AKES this method of informing the peopled Des Moines Valley that he has purchased an exten sive asssortiutnt of leather, and is crarying On the Saddle aud Harness making business ill all its various branches, at the old stand occupied byT. M. Maclieral, in Agency Ci ty, The public are invited to call and ex amine his work, and prices, as he is confi dent that they will make money by so do ing. The above manufactures Trunks of a superior quality, and has a few on hand wad for sale at this time. Agency City, Iowa, Nov. 23d, '49.


ocr: lVanted) 100 Cords of Tan Bark. WANTED by the undersigned, at his Tan Yard in Ottumwa, 75 Cords of Black Oak Bark, and 25 Cords of White Oak Bark, for which he will pay the high est market price. JOHN W. ROSS. May 28th, 1850. tf


ocr: MUDGE &"CO S: NEW GOODS! 1 7UNCY & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen Ildkffs, Silk and Cotton, do. Hook muslin, Edg ings fa Insertings, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, for sale by A* Mudge 8f- co, may 4th, 1849.


ocr: v6i- Editors and Proprietoru THJE DCS MOINES COUHIBK JS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY direct & Warden, E S fwo vo Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, Dollars and fifty cents., within 6 months, hree dollars at the expiration of the year. CCF" subscription will be discontinued tontil all arrearages are paid, unless at the ||ptiouol the Publishers.


ocr: DRY GOODS, froceritz, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Nail* Cuttings,Hardware, "Jin 4* Queen** ua e, Luiittx, Oils and l)ye StuJJs, etc., etc., etc., genual and full assortment always on ind and lur sale cheap for cash, by STMLLT BlvOTHERSI. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.-tt


ocr: llOBEKT I. THOSL49, HI. iIFLKS his professional services to the citkms of Ottumwa, and vicinity. Cfl.if ut the Liug Store formerly occu ied by Wm. S. Carter fc Co., where he will Itter.d to alt proicesioiial calls with which may belnvorcd. Ottumwa, Iowa,June20th 1850, tf.


ocr: R. T. Posey, ITTOIINRR AT LAW & SOLICITOR IN CHAHCIBT, Ottumwa, Iowa. "TITILL attend punctually and faithfully fcYY to all professional business intrust- ld to his care in this and the adjoining counties. april 2titb, 1850.


ocr: J. D. Devin, ATTORNEY AT LAW, OT1UMWA, IOWA WILL practice in the Couu*, of Wappello And other counties of the Third Judicial Dis tinct, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt attention given to the collection of claims in $ e river counties, and the sale of land war Amts. Aug. 8, '48.—ly.


ocr: NEW FIRM. McDonald ti. Co. have just re ceived and opened in the 9 tore 'room two zloors above the "Wes tern Hotel/' a Large and Stock of Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Cutlery, Boot* and Shoes, and a variety of articles too numerous to mention. They have selected goods with much care and with to tliio market and pledge themselves sell LOW for ('ash or Produce. us a call and we are satisfied we can suit you all in prices and qualitv of goods. C. McDONALD & CO Ottuinwa, Iown, Jan. 25th, 1850.


ocr: OBITIAItV Died on the 30th, inst., ut 6 o'clock P. M., CHARLES H., infant son of Ad llison and Margaret Williams, aged one year and 2 months.


ocr: flrpi rics, Hoot8 and Shoes, Jrotu K^il^ 4jtsting8,Hardu'are/rin 4' Quef/u ware, Paints, Oifx and Dyt*. s Muffs, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment always on hand and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS.


ocr: {HtiuvAvn" Nov. I5th 1819. BIEDICAL NOTICE. 1MIK UN]KRSl(iNKl) would respect .X lullv intt im lln- inhabitants of Ottum wa and surrounding country, that they have associated thciiieelvt s together in the prac tice of Medicine end Surgery in Ottumwa, vhere th-iy wi attend alt calls in the line of thc.ir profession. Prompt attention and lUUHWibk charges in all cases. V.W. COFFIN A.D.WOOD, N


ocr: Dealers in Dry Clood*, Groceries, Hardware, Queens wart, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Cap*f 'iJ&'S Jionnets, «S*c., QTTUM WA%lQ}m&


ocr: Street I'rotkrs, HAVEassortment just received a large and did of Fall and Winter O O S Consisting in part of Print.*. Bladt Fancy colored Alpacvtfs. dolus, mei-s, Sattinets, Sheep's Grey, Jeans, In dies Sliawls, Flannels, Vestings, Domesti c, Table GOVTS. O-jaabur^s, Blan kets. Comforts, Wri.stk'tti, Mitts, Gloves, Lambs Wool and Cash me r" Hos*, &c. To geth-r with a w-II selected as^ortin-Mit of Men's Cloth, Wool an I Silk Plush, Fin and B'iiiskin Caps of the lat est styles cloth, Velvet, Plush, arekin mi caps and Infants Turbans, ALSOi Soli Brurfh Hats. Congreis, Ro«autli Bueim Viit i Hats. B1HJT8 AM) MIOHS, II A It I) W A K E QUKKNNW & Qfo Paints and Dve-StuU's, and in worl iiTt iir ii !*'s u-n ill» kept in a country store, all of which thev will sell very low for CASH or PKtODI'CE. Agency City, (Jet. 23d, 1850.


ocr: N e w (i o o s A E A S S O K And very Cheap too .' .' WEof have just received a full assortment FAU. AND WINTER GOODS, con sisting of Cloths, Cas.-imere«i. Satinetts, Jeans, Tweeds, Flannels, Domestics, Ging hams, Calicoes, Alpat. us. Marines, ITJ IjaiiH'S, Sliawls, Bonnet*, Ribbons, and a v.irietyof notions to numerous to mention. A S O Htmly-Made Clot hint^ Jtssortment rf Tlardioare. Ca'penter's Tools Oil Stones. Constantly on hand a good assortment of Groceries. All of which we are deter mined to s ell very ch'-ap for cash in lia.nd. WHITE & HAMMOND Oct. 31, 1850. tf.


ocr: DllY GOODS, Groceries, Hoots and Shoes, Iron, Nails Custiiiifs,II(trdvare,7tn Queen*' ware, Paints, Oils and Dye SluJ/'s, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment always OH hand and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS, Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.-tf


ocr: IBerfrand Jones, AT TO li WILL A' E Y AT LA W, OTTUMWA, low A, practice in the Courts of the 3rd and 5th Judicial Districts and the Supreme Court of the Sta e. Ottumwa, June 8th, 1849.


ocr: Pamphlets, Bl'nk Deeds, Worlfrntrr*, PLAIN AMD FANCY JOB Hand-bills Circulafjfe Labels, DONK ON THE SUORTKST NOTICK AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Y S I I A N & S U i E O N 1VESPECTFULLY tenders his profes- sional services to the citizens of Dah lcnegaund icinity. Olhce a this residence, in iJuhlonft'H. Wapello county, Iowa.— Where he may at all times be found except when absent on professional business. Duhlonega, Aug. 2nd, 1850. tf. 1)1*. F. O. ittcllintick,


ocr: Friendship Division No. 39 S. T. "lL S EE'l'S Saturday evenings, at their Hall i?J on Front street. Brethren from a distance are invited to attend. A punc tual attendance of the members is request 9d,. liy order of the Division. R. H. WARDEN, R. S.


ocr: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Drugs, itlcbirincs, (Cljcmicnls, (Dils, PAINTS. DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. 03** Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FAVCV ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupout's Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Curds a supply of which, will be kept on liand. March i/jO.


ocr: rates: One column one i column To merchants and Business Mer* THE DES MOINES COURIER,having as large a circulation as any paner printed iu the Des Moines Valley, and being located at one of the. best towns, and in the heaviest populated part of Iowa its columns a"re ollercd to advertisers at the following low year, $40 OOL i column •*...•• 20 00 i column w 15 00 u 18 00 Cards not exceeding eight lines, & 00


ocr: Ifon and ftrfin? Foundry MACHINE SHOP, &c. liUKI.12.GLO:', IOWA. By Hendrlc & Foote. WHOSTEAM are prepared to furnish all kinds of ENGIXE), an I every descrip tiod of CASTINGS. Turning and finishing, done iu workman-lika manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our patterns or any information desired, uny bj hadky addressing a letter to usut Burlington. March 15.—tf


ocr: I. IV. Ellsbcrry, Attorney and Counsellor at Laio, and SOLICITOR L\ Cll.LXCERY, OTTUMWA, !OWA. WILL practice ill the several Courts of Wapello and surrounding counties. All business entrusted to his care will re ceive prompt and faithful attention. Col lections carefully attended to. Office un der Odd FCIIOWB' Hall. april 19,1850.-y


ocr: CASH_ST011E^ WHITE & HAMMOND. 40 BARRELS SALT for sale bv the Bar rel! OJ: Bushiil. Oct-U


ocr: sisting of "cioth^nCas.-Tmeres^ N e w o o s AT Tnr €1831 STOUE, And vrfy ilhrnp fnn WE have just received a full assort mint of FAI.J. AND WINTER Goons, Satinetts, Jean?, Tweeds, Flannels, Domestics, Ging hams, Calicoes, Alpacas, Marinoes, DJ Ijainee, Shawls, Bonnets, Ribbons, and a variety of notions to ntimprous to mention. A FI S O Y- MJi I) E CJ,OYIJ/\(r. A GOOD A S S li TMRNT OF 11AM) ft 'AR hi. CA RPEX' tEivs mo IS, 5- OIL STOKES, 4 c. %'c- Constantly on hand a £Ood assortment rtxxnies. Allot which we.are deter mined to sell very cheap for cash in liand. WHITE fit HAMMOND. Oct. 31, 1850. tf.


ocr: Street Brothers, HAVE JUST received a iar^je and 'ATu-vtortincnt of Fall and Winter O O S Consisting in part of Prints, ftlaclt Fancy colored Alpaccas, Clotlis, meres, Sattinets, Sheep's Grey, Jeans, dies Shawls, Flannels', Vesting, Domestics, Table Covers, Oinabur.^, kets, Comforts, Wristletts, Mitts, Lambs Wool and Cashmer? IIos:, &c. gether with a wdl selected as.-ortmsnt Men's Cloth, Wool and Silk Plush, Fui Bearskin Caps of the latest styles* cloth, Velvet, Plush, Bearskin and caps and Infants Turbans. ALSO: Soft Brush Huts, L'ongrKosanth Buena Vista Tlals. BOOTS AM) SHOES, I I A i W A E QUEENSWARE. & fcfas, Pa inis an I Dye StuO's, and in word all articles usually kej»t in a country store,'all of which tlicv! will 6*:11 very low (or CASH or PltObUCfi. Agency City, Oct. 23d, 185D.


ocr: Give u§.a call before you buy eisewlicfcV and we will nuke the prices suit. C. McDONALl) & ClO. Ottumwa, Oct. 2jth, 1850. Great Exc'tcrrtent! NO HUMBUG. IV EVER was there stub a TREMEN DOUS Stock of Goods in Ottumwa. as McI)O.V4L.t & Co. are now opening. They are cram, jam full of tomersand goods,and have eVervtliing that. man, woman, or child could desire. Their Stock was purchased in Boston, New York ami Philadelphia expressly for this market, which will enable them to sell much lower than merchants*who purchase in St. Louis und Keokuk. We still stick to our old motto, that we CAN, WILL, AND DO give better bargains than any house in the VVd t-y.


ocr: THE Dressing. subscriber would respectfully In form the inhabitants of Iowa, tliathe still continues to Dress Cloth. The cloth left at the following places will be taken from, Dressed aud returned to saiJ places, without any extra cliarge to the owner.— Left at James Hiwley's Store, Ottumwa Mr. Kinsman's. Oskaloosa Mr. Eckly s, Ed dyville Levi Jenkins', P. M. at Fountain Spring Joseph Myers', Store, Agency City. I shall dress cloth all winter. BEN AMIN JM1LLI KEN. Fairfield, Aug. 7th, 1650.4m


ocr: Popular Medicines by Gaiivger $• Snodgrass, Are sold Ottumwa, Iowa.


ocr: c. r. CONN. JMO. BEOW*. CONN & BROWN, '1 Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Ooois, OBOCESICS, IIAHDWAKli, QUEEN3WA8S, Ready Hade Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, II V TS, APS. 6e. Corner of Second aud Maiu Sweets, KEOKUK, IOWA* They have just received tlieir spring stock of Goods, and offer them to merchants and others at reduced prices. [march2-3.


ocr: Hardware Store in St. Lou H. M. CRIFFIIU^ & CO., WIIOLKSAI.E .\sn H:,AI.ERS IX Foreign 8L Domestic Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, Ln'itps, Brit!niia Ware, Tools, Iron, Steel, $-c. THIS is the largest stock of Hardware eve* opened iu Iowa, and we inteud to sell at prices wltich will compete with any Hardware Store in St. Louis. Tb? citizens el Ottumwa are. resp cttully invited to caii and eumue our stock—temeuibur the sign of tlie B14 Saw ai the BuaLiNiTON lLvitu WAEK SIOUK, No. Jedersoustreet, BUULINGTON. IOWA. march 22—ly


ocr: THK ®B8 MOINES Co IT n PUBLISHED EVIBT FHIDAV rr Street & Warden, |,. ^rftVor* and Proprietori, i TERMS: pe[ 1 nnum.if TK 0 )*w jiiL a'l u y conts within6months, Throe dollars at the expiration of the year. O- No subscription will be discontinued u^aU arrearages are paid, unless at the Option of the Publishers.


ocr: Kew Tailor Shop. m. w7fox, HAVING located in Ottumwa, is pre pared to do tailoring in the best style. Having had a number of years experience in the business, he flatters himself that he will be able to please all who may favor him with their work. Cutting done on the shor


ocr: UILE8 HKNORIE. WATJK S. FOOT*. fr®n and (trass foundry* UAOHINE SHOP, Ue.f 3 IT STRLLNGTON, IOWA. JF^' THO -P- |jg By licndric & j^oote. #k are prepared to furnish all kinds f".f of STEAM KNUINRS, and every discrip tion of CASTINGS. Turning and Finishing done in workman-like manner. S-—Printed catalogues of our patterns ».or any information desired, may be had by addressing letter t« us at Burling***, march 15 tf


ocr: Daguerreotype Likenesses. MR. KELLY has taken Rooms at the Ottumwa House, where he will take pleasure in "securing the shadow" of those who may desire to perpetuate themselves in ihese beautiful pictures of silver. THE AHTIST DESIGNS STAYING BUT A FEW DAYS.— Instructions given in the art, and every thing furnished at standard prices. Afflictions here may blight our ho|Ml, And death our lives may sever-«fc Hie bloom of youth here never stops In these we live forever. ROOMS UP STA1S& Sept. ISth, 1850.


ocr: BfQ DRUGS! DRUGS! tit tut SIGN or BLACK CORNER O A of Main and Court Sts., maybe found the most complete assortment of Drags, Medicines, Chemicals, fee., west of the —, which is being sold cheap to make way for a large, invoice ia da ly expectation from New York. WM. B. GUERNSEY & CCX, Having purchased Win. S Carter Ac Co's. stock of goods, the business will hereafter be carried on at the old stand. They will endeavor, by strict integrity and attention to their business, to merit the confidence and patronage of the community. Their motto is "TO SELL," at all hazards—al lowing uo customer to depart unsatisfied. Believing that the nimble sixpence is of mofe worth than the slow dollar, it will ev er be their aim to increase their sales, tho' at the expense of their profits. Their resolution is, to make theirs the Wholesale Drug Store of the Des Moines Valley, and this will, it is hoped, be an in ducement to Physicians and shopkeepers to examine their slock before purchasing else where. A Jjtrge and Very Superior Stock of O E I E S will be received this Summer and Fall, consisting in part of Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Coutectionaries &e., which will* be sold at the lowest cash prices. PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES\ Dye-Stnil's, Glassware, Patent Medicines, Fancy articles, &c., &u:. together with ev erything, directly or indirectly in our lin» of business will be kept constantly on bauds anil for sale. Most kinds of produce taken in exchange. Ottumwa, July 10. *50. The highest market price will at all times be paid lot Bets wax, Feathers, Snakeroot,' Mustard Seed, 'fallow, Dry Hides, Deeip Skins,M. WM. B. eOo. Cloth Dressing. HE subscriber would respectfully ui the inhabitants of Iowa, that hj


ocr: Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Castings,Hardware/fin 4" Queens t, ware, Paints, Oils and Bye Stuffs, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment always hand and for sale chcap for cash, STREET BRO' cash, by IKOTHm Afeney City, Iowa, tug.


ocr: BULL'S SARSAPAR1LLA. I111.- IN |MI np In fall |Unrt I10I-*, lSMrK:i 'f»ri11:i any Kimil |r ar JUT It hm n l-V.rsni'itrilln. win only tru- yumi in tirv i.f II •Irii.kx. lii i!, lisf-rt. tl.r,» .1" HI IN TIIH NUJ of .SIX TIM Kf' (.» luisrli |ur" 1111 luriu ml Ion i» Anx-rii-n. I'rirt IH.IIU-H for five lUil'inr.). -lii'il fart for y-»r.x Hint 1 )iror*Tly pn ]*r. i|, wnn tli original in-' from »n iif in»T"!iry. Intoxirnt'nii rtvniutHH, Ar. I ii 11 Fluid tiinu of S'arsaparilla U tlic only pn i):tr»lion Ix-fori? th- i:t.lir, tlmt is prrpnrfi nn .strictly ^l.-tittflc |rlnM|lvK, ami of uniform M(vni:tli. Tlic Sv*:i iirilla i |nirrhn»i-'.l without r« ««nl to prin-, in il '•"ry pounil, In-fi.rr hcln^ iiMti, iK Milgvrt to the jitrirt^-t ch -iiiM-nl U'.itf), Mid itc Ki-iiuin.intfNH lunvrtMinwl before twrlitjr IIHr-tl Hul".« 3«rs«f.ariHa *l«o ^inUiinc tin' vlrturs of Kircrnl ntln-r vnltinbli* m-ili' ^l ti(r«-tlnT torininp tl« roin|y,iiiiil, mill prtxliK'tiix THe ontirT ci'RATivg aijkm k.viw.i wotiin! 'l'hix Mwlicim-, wli. n untl acciirtiing to illn-) tion.«, WILL OTJBB WITHOUT TAIL! Hro/iiht *r Kihtj'f b'vih (\in*rs. 7\nnorg, Kmjtows of V** S- i'w, AVyx/ivMt. 'hrmir &>rr bh/* n. or Tfttsrf* S^iibl fCht'itnuUifm, Jhht* in tfw H*9^9 F.r JC'II/K, Htl ?V. I'fcrx, of the Syphilis* Itj/s/vf riii, t''t Khrum* if tht Kiihi*y*% Lot* of .1 iHsftsts arisitif farm tke we \f MtrvHry, l\iin iti the 8i*U «in*l ,S7»ou/#/rr«, ml IM'itify, [r'i'tyy Un^PS JMKib, Coptivi-urx.*, ,^n» ThffNrt, BHWtol*, Cnu^li*. Cnldd. tt'citAir»f Chv^t, ?*uhn^n»fy AflWj iivri5f till otls« »li l-mlmi fr pnvlurr O N S U I O N Cnniplnint, K'-malf Irr\',:niiiriti"s *n«l Crunplnlntfi, Sirk »ml NVrvrni* ll. hwl:.-, Iaw Spirit*, .Ninht SwiiiH, KXJ.OKUTV or linpru.l. IIM. Di«-a« •.«: KnJ i» In Ijifr, tlirouir Cnndtitutioriiil n cpririii and Miinmi ilriuk, nrnl ^i iu-rnl tunic fiT thr tyfU m, »nti a^'iitlu uml {tlriuiuiit pUTK^tivi', far fuj*rior to lllu« I.kk or Contr-mi wiUrr, .Stiln, or geiit lltt Powl«-r.I


ocr: i\ew Fail anil Winter GOODS. DAVID SANDS, would respectfully in form his friends in Wapello and :ul joining counties, and tlie public general 1}, that he is now in toc^ipt of a large and well assorted stockof Fall and Winter Goods, of almost every variety, which was cart fully selected iu Philadelphia, to suit this market. Th sto-k consists i part as follows, Fancy black and blue merimack Prints., French Gingham. Muslin dc Lane, A1 parca, Lustre, black, colored and figured, broad Cloth, Cassimere, Satiuctta, Jeans, Linsey, Flannel, Blankets, Tickings, Hand kerchiefs Cross-barred and plain, Jaconet, Swiss Muslin, and lrkih Linen, brown and bleached Domestics, Check.?, Table Cloth.-), Iriinings, Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons and a great variety of -'Yankee Notions," togeth er with a large supply of Rcndv-Uadc Clothing^ Such as Coats, Pantaloons and Vests of er- ci_ \aricty, Hannel Shirts and* Drawers also, Hats and Caps, also a good assortment of Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Cutlery, Quecnsware and Glassware, Groc eries, Tea,' Cotlee, Penper, Allspice, Dye-Stuffs, Those who are in want of any of the above articles, are respectfully invited to call and examine mr stock. No trouble to show Goods.


ocr: Farm fbr Sale, TIMIE subscriber wishes to sell a small JL Farm, lying 24 miles from Ottumwa, consisting of 1 IBi acres, 40 of which is in good cultivation, 40 of timber and th- bal ance in prairie with a «ood hewn log cabin and smokehouse, stabling, &c. A fine Young Orchard and Headow* Together with a never Aug. 30th, 1850. failing spring of good water. For particulars call upon the sub scriber living in Ottumwa, Wapello coun ty, Iowa. NASON KOBERDS.


ocr: CONN. JNO. BBOWX CONN & BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple aud Fancy Dry G«QA^ $»00EU1ES, HARDWARE, QUEENSWATF^J Ready Hade Clothing, i BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS. 4c. Corner of Second and Main Streets, KEOK.UK, 10AVA. They have just received their FaU&win ter stock of Goods, and otl'er them to mer chants aud othua at reduced prices. (inarch 98.


ocr: EE.GAY, Ul'lillS •WIIOR-E.'ALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN ®ntgs, Ulebiriites, QTIjeimailg, Silg, PA IN TS Y E-ST (J FFS.P DRUGGIST'S GLASS XV Burlington, Iowa. if OgrAlso Dealer in Books a nil Stationery, o'lreical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Wiiidow tilass a great variety of FANCY ARTICLE. Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, for Smith s Machine Cards a supply of which, urn be kept on hand. March 1, TO1.


ocr: DES MOIRES COUK1ER IS PUBLI8HED EVERY FRTDAY BY Street & Warden^ •Editor$ rmd Proprietor^. TERMS: I™ nZlta ""I ?nnm if f"id in su^FCr'Pti°n option "dvam-r, I E y e n s w i i n 6 o n s collars at the expiration of the year. will be discontinued UI,U'SS"


ocr: Por AIVANICBELT the Removal and NERVOUS Pfrmniiput Cure or tit DISEASES, And of those Cnmpl int« which are canned by paired, weakened or unhealthy condition of the N E V O U S S Y S E This beautiful ami Dr. MAGNETIC FLUID, in DM4 with the must jicifuct »n.l certain oa*e« of GENERAL DEBILITY, Ml lis convenient application of tTie mji tenons power* of (i AI.V AXIS.M ami MAONKTISM. IIR« ticen pronounce.1 ly ili«'ini nisheit physician*, »h in Kurope and the United States, to be the most valuable medicinal dinm rrtj of the -f CHRISTIE'S GALVANIC and BELT uccen te *n Strengtiiening the weakened body, giving ton. to the


ocr: THE »E8 MOINES fftlUlWI IB PUBLISHED EVERY KKIDAY BY Street & Warden, Editors and Proprietors. TERMS: Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, Two Dollars and fifty cents,within 6 months, Three dollars at the expiration of the year. i Ru^p( "P,'on be discontinued Mhtu all arrearages are paid, unless at the •ption of the Publishers.


ocr: W I V o i s Attorney and Counsellor at Law, OrruMWA, WAPELLO CO., IOWA, Will attend the courts in the several ^unities ol the 3d Judicial District, and "He Supreme Court of the Slate. -dCC?" May be found for the present at the 4|t*t Office. no 1—tf


ocr: D. F. Gay lord A U I O N E E OTTUMWA, IOWA. ILL attend to making sale of personal property or Real Estate, at auction any time, for a reasoiiable compensation. He may be found in Ottuinwa, unless absent business May 10th, 1849.


ocr: Acw Tailor Shop. to. W7fox, (iTAVI^G located in Ottuinwa, is pre 1 pared to do tailoring in the best style. Having had a number of years experience ill the business, he flatters himself that h* ^ill he able to please all who may favor him With their work. Cutting done on the shor tot notice. May 3?t, 184».


ocr: Janice Baker, JlTTOliSEY AT LAW, Ottumwa, Iowa. Ofiice in the South Hoom of Mr. Myers **w Ira me building. Also, a Notary Publie l|idas such, will take the ac knowledgement deeds and other instruments. He keeps instantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga JJwi-niiiJwr 7tfe,iJWM.


ocr: DRUGS! DRUGS! At sign or taft 8 I N f? BIO BLACK O A CORNER of Mainand Court Sti*., may be found the most complete assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, &c., west of the ,-wliii is being sold cheap to make way for a large invoice iu dai ly expectation from New York. j, WM. B. GUERNSEY & CO., Having purchased Wm. S. Carter & Co's. stock of goods, the business will hereafter be carried on at the old stand. They will endeavor, by strict integrity and attention to their business, to merit the confidence and patronage of the community. Their motto is "TO SELL," at all hazards—al lowing no customer to depart unsatisfied. Believing that the nimble sixpence is of more worth than the slow dollar, it will ev er be their aim to increase their sales, tho' at the expense of their profits. Their resolution is, to make theirs the. Wholesale Drug Store of the Des Moines Valley, and this will, it is hoped, be an in ducement to Physicians and shopkeepers to examine their stoek before purchasing else where. fd Most kinds of produce taken in exchange. The highest market price will at all ti be paid tor Beeswax, Feathers, Snakfi Mustard Seed, 'lallovv, Drv Hides, I« Skins, *c. WM. B. GUERNSEY *C». Ottumwa, July 10. '50. Notice, A Dtirge and Very Superior Stock of GROCERIES, this Sum,„e, F* will be receivea uns oummer ana r«., consisting in part of Teas, Coffee, Sugar Molasses, Confectionarie3 &c., which will w which be sold at the lowest cash prices. PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, Dye-Stuffs, Glassware, Patent Medicines, Fancy articles, &c\, £cc\ together with ev erything, directly or indirectly in our line of business will be kept constantly on hand aud lor sale.


ocr: Cloth Dressing. THE subscriber would respectfully in form the inhabitants of Iowa, that he Still continues to Dress Cloth. The cloth left at the following places will be taken from, Dressed and returned to said places, without any extra charge to the owner.— Left at James Hawley s Store, Ottumwa Mr. Kinsman's. Oskaloosa Mr. Eckly's, Ed dyville Levi Jenkins', P. M. at Fountain Spring Joseph Myers', Store, Agency City. I shall dress cloth all winter. BENJAMIN M1LLIKEN. F«u&eld, Aug. 7th, 1850.4m


ocr: New Cabinet Shop T. ArTAYLOR, HAVING permanently located in Ot tumwa, would take this method of in forming the citizens of the Des Moines Val ley that he has on hand and will manufac ture to order All kinds of Oabinet Furniture, That is needed in this part of the country, of good materials and finished in a neat and workman-like manner. His prices will be found as moderate as at any other place west of the Mississippi, and he flatters him self that the public would find it greatly to their interest to give him a call and ex amine his work before buying elsewhere. CCT" Shop on the West ot Square. Ottumwa,, Nov. Sd 1849.


ocr: "WcNlward the Star of Empire take* it* way!" Ho! for California!! Those intending to go to this Spring from this county, by the overland route, are requested to meet at the Court House in this place, on the 9th day of March next at 2 o'clock P. M., to make arrangements for the trip. MANY VLIFORNIANS. Ottumwa, Feb. 22d, 1850.


ocr: NEW FIRM. HPHK undersigned would give notii.e tliat thy will continue business at the store formerly occupied by White & Gebliart, an would lie happy to wait on all of the old cus tomers ot VS bite & Gebhart and as many new oues as will please favor us with a call. Whc're may be found at all times a good as sortment of Goods adapted to the season. Cash Customers are particularly invited to give us a call. BELA WHITE, WM. H. HAMMOND. Feb. 8, 19"0.


ocr: E. WASHBURN", HASuit just received his Fall stock of 900 Stoves, consisting of the best selected assort in of the VICTORY PREMIUM & BUCK'S PATENT COOKING STOVES. ALSO: Fancy Air-Tight, Parlor, Box and Seven-Plate Stoves,for Coal 4' Hood, Ever before offered iu Ottumwa, whicE to will sell as CHEAP FOR CASH as they can be bought at the river adding freight.. He would call particular attention to his


ocr: NEW FIRM. C. McDonald & Co. ha\ej*it ceived and opened in the store room two doors above the tern Hotel," a huge and Stock of Dry Goods, lie:idy Made Clothing, Cutlery, Boots and Shoes, and a variety of articles too numerous men'ion. They have selected goods with much care and with o thi*. market and pledge themselves ..ell LOW for 'ash or Produce. us n call and we are satisfied we ua you all iu prices ami quality good*. C. Mt'lJON ALU CO. Ottumwa* Iowa, Jan. 26th, ISM.


ocr: 011 turc to oiiler New Cabinet Shop! T. \.T\YI.0|{, AVING permanently located in Ot tumwa, would take this niHlio.l ofij^ forming the citi^ns of the Des Moines 'y that he has hand and will miuiufagj, All kinds of Oabinet Furniture, That is needed in this part of the countm of good materials and finished in a ne*t and workman-like manner. His prices wit) be found as moderate as at any other plain west of th'. Mississippi, and h* flattts hit self that the. public would find it great to their interest to give him a call and e_ amine his work before buying elsewhere, fi Shop opposite the •'Western HoteL" vitif der the Odd Fellows Hall. Ottumwa,, Nov. 2d 1849.- 9m *1 The Nearest and Best Road tj| CALIFORNIA!} ALL those intending to emigrate to Ca§| ifornia, will do well to call at ji3 store and supply themselves with an out Mr such as Ready Hade Clothing, Suitable for the journey, Bowie Knives, Revolvers and various kinds of Pistoljk Blankets, Bull'alo Robes, &c. Togethtl* with all kiuds of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoek Hats and Caps, which 1 will sell at reduce® prices. M. LANGSDORF. Agency City, Iowa, Jan. 18, l&aO. 1TOVES—A new lot Premium Pat* tern, large size, for sale by


ocr: D. F. CSaylord A U I O N E E OTTUMWA, IOWA. "ILL attend to making sale of personal property or Real Estate, at auction at any time, for a reasonable compensation. He may be found wOttumwa, unless absent on business May 16th, 1849.


ocr: mture ,.***• N E W O E AT ASHLAND. good accomodations, house 1 rooms well furuished with id no pains spared to make travelU.Kg community comfortable. auttA try. THOS. PING.


ocr: I)KT G()()1)S. Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Nails, Castings,Hardware,Tin $- Queens tvare. Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment always on hand and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.—tf


ocr: ruiTiiu PLAIN AND FANCY JOB |Kl PfcmpMeta, Haai-M Bl'nk Deeds, Circulars, mortgages, Labels, BAIL TICKETS. C80STY OIIEKS, &L DONE ON THK SHORTEST NOTICK AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Jam ON Baker, AtTORNEY AT LAW, Ottumwa, Iowa. in the South Room of Mr. Myera frame building. Also, a Notary Public, suc h, w ill take the acknowledgement /•eedsand other instruments. He keeps on hond Blank Deeds, Mortga- December 7th, l&iy*


ocr: I* IV. Ellsfoerfy, Attorney and Counsellor at Laut «n# SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY, OTTUMWA, IOWA. WILL practice in the several Courts of Wapello and surrounding counties. All business entrusted to his care will re ceive prompt and faithful attention. Col lections carefully attended to. Office un der Odd Fellow s' Hall. .yriiia.isM.-y


ocr: i^£*afc£iBfe5 s ®E8 MOINES COUBIER ta *U1HtfSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY I Street & Warden, Editort and Proprietors. TERMS: 7 l!^f?0JIars P" annum jf P®id in advance, Two Dollars and fifty cents,within 6 monthA Three dollars at the expiration of the year. co-No subscription will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, unless at tfie option of the Publishers,


ocr: R. T. Posey, AttOBNEY AT LAW & SOLICITOR 1JK CHAHCEXY, Ottumwa, Iowa. WILLall at tend punctually and faithfully to professional business intrust ed to his caie in this and the adjoining counties. april26th, 1850.


ocr: 1 E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND KfcTAlL DEALER IN IHntgo, lllebirincs, Cl)ctnicaist PAINTS. DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa, 0!T|~ Also Dealer in Hooks and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold Glass Sportin mnJ Till Foil Perfumery Window greal A uriety Ol J-ASCY ing and FishillK Tackle. Agent for Dnpont's Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Curds u supply of which, will be kept 011 hand. March l,'&0. AllTICLKS


ocr: Stuffs, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment al\v»ys GOODtf, DRY Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Nails t&tslings,Hardware,Tin Queens ware, Paints, Oils and Dye Oil baud and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.-tf