ocr: Sales $' Low Prices "MAMMOTH" WIDE and filling up again brimuU a stock of Roods nJ CHEAPER than ever ! 1 TE have jat received and are now T f a Urge and vulendid assortment of Spring and flAjlljlg,. Summer Hwva) b.aiing everything adapted to the varied ta-tes of the conimunity, and at prices not fail lo itive universal gatistaction. The LADIES are assured that we have a better sforimrnt of UrCftS GooCS tban haa ever praenlcd in this market. Wa have every and description of Gentlemen's and Hoy' Drctt Goodi, Veatings, Summer Stuff. Fancy &e. A fplendid lot of HATS, CAPS BONNETS, of the latest styles Kihborw, Silks, Calicoes, Lawns, Ginghams, &c. Hardware Queensware Glassware, GROCERIES all kinds also a Urge etock of Sal t,aiid Fish, t very low pricts-for CASH or COUNTRY of all kinds at Market prices. J. & J.WALLS. Lrwiaburg, April 23, 1P50


Lewisburg chronicle. [volume]

ocr: The subscribers r t ci fu ly in:iirm the cil I'L of Lewisburg an.' vi.-i'r'.y tl.at have c"rr.inril th- txie biisi..esa, t M. I''c'sf.M hon enSc rt ( one ::uare south of M.ukt t.wl.rretbev are prepared to lion Bug jits or Wageoia. and make all article in tin ir business '. the .rnist workminhke mani er. i pricrs which they hope will induie these wishii',: anytnin a.mo in tnnr line to rail at i theinvlvea before gnirtjf rlst-w l.rr.-. Bepatring dime no the hortr m.; cn and on reasonnl.ie terms n'sn SLecif whirh is a vrfy imporiaiit mai ler lit lho that have v uaO e horaes, and should be i ntr' d only to persons ol known skill.' rT Va St. A We fl.it'er rv.ire!ve lhat we ar? ai.'e eompsie with any p?rr."on iu tha co'J'i'ry i: Shoeing II ir-cs : n; n-k oi ly a ln.il, ai d let ihe work, show lor itself. All work wnrranted. Iron and all kinds of country Produce taken in exchange. W e hope by strict aiteruiun to business, and a determination lit suit all, both i;j work and price, to icceive a liberal b.iie nf public patronae. II.XTK Ar t'l'KRAY Lwisburg, May Ti, llll , -

place_of_publication: Lewisburg, Pa.

publisher: H.C. Hickok


ocr: Spring & Summer GOODS. JUST received, and now opening at . FORSTER'S NEW STORE, second door east of Kline's Hotel, a new and Splendid Assortment of Goods, suitable for this and the approaching sea son, consisting of CLTTIIS, CASSIMERS, TESTIXCS, Ladiea' Ore Goods cf every style and variety new style Harages, Lawns, Armure Uclames, Uing hams, etc. A great variety of style Chints, Cali coes, &c. A beautiful assortment ladie' Pa Morocco and Kid SHOES und tot Ladies and Children Also a choice selection of GROCERIES, &c.fc.?.. all of which are offered low for Cash or Couotry Produce, by subscriber, J. FORSTER. Lewisburg, April 3, 1830 Tn Jantlcea ef the Peace. TINNs'jrSTICE, new edition, can be


ocr: "Small Profll;. and jHlck Sales.' H. P. SHELLER, -vvToi r ri ,.sn.,.ifiil v inform his old Irienui W . , -- j . . ...i ....linn rnmmuiiitv in ceneral, that he has received a LARUE and CENERAL STOCK of zllcrcZiantuzc for Spring and Summer wants and usee embracing DUY GOODS, OHOClillinS, HARDWARE, QUEENS WARr!, II ATS AND CAPS FISH. SALT. IKON, fee Ac. 'Phase Coods we otter unusually low for Ca.h Country frotluce or an Binus to prompt and punctual paymasters as usual Call ani Sec! H. P. SHELLER. Lewisburg, May 7, 1850.


ocr: ALL KINDS OF JOB PRINTING, NEATLY fc EXPEDITIOUSLY EXECUTED AT THE " CHRONICLE " OFFICE


ocr: BaUAdtSMlTHlXG The subscribers rpect fu l iulorm the cn lots o Lewisburg and vicinity that they have conienctil the above budiness, at M. Iljtt's old ho- cn Srtct cd Sl. one square sou: h ol Market. w l,t re thry are prepared to Iron But'ijiesor U'aj:j!tiris, and make ail arnclei in thtir buMnrs it the most workmanlike manner, at prices which they hope will induce those wishing anything done in their line to call ncrT themselves brlorft going eljewhere. Repairing done on the shortest notice and on rtasonal.ie trrm tilso Shifting, which is a verv important ma! ter to those that hnve valuable horses, and shotild be entrusted only to persons ol knun skill.' We flatter ourselves that we are abie to compete wi:h any person in the country in Shoring: ll.rfs we ask only a trial, anc? let the work show lor its?!f. AH work warranted. Iron and all kind of muntrv Produce lahen in txchnr.:e. We hope bv strict attention to business, and a determination to suit all, boih in work and price, to receive a liberal ahare of public patronage. 1 1 A A U. H.KHAI Lewisburr, May 22. 115


ocr: I i : ' JWeW . StOPC, IHKSTT (.OOTlSlf A - WJKe Lyarpenters l oois, yueensware, BIRTOX, CtDDES X 91 IflSD : II AYIAU tormed a Copar'nerthtp in the i JLX Mercantile businesa, and enlarged the I Storeroom lately occupied by S-S.llarioti oppo-ile Kline's llote-1 are now ojeniou i well selected and extensive stock of Met chntidz, consisting of HARDWARE, CUTLERY, SALT, FISH, Furniture Mounting, Glassware, Window (i LASS a general assortment, Bar, HoJ, and Hoop Iron, Nails, and r pikes, Tinware, Sheet Iron and .llctal Puns, and a more general assortment ttmn is usually lound in country stores which they pledge theiiittlVta to sell at very low prices. Persons at a distance will find it to their advantage to buy lor CVh or e will take in Kxchango for GooU, W hent, Ry, Corn, Oils, nurkwheai, Itmothv and Clo ver Seed-, Holler, Kgs,Tallw,Hard S.mp, Ueeswux, Feathers, and a I kinds of tradf or country produce. 1 lie patronage ol the public is respect fully solicited, and every asursnre given that noth iiij sliall be wantini to render entire sulisUction- SAM'L 8 BARTON. KAMI EL CEDliKS, JAMES S. MAltsH. Lewiaburg, April 1, 1850.


ocr: The New Foundry TS now carried on a usual, at the upper X end ol Market street, where everv des cription of CASTINGS is kepl on nana or made to order such as The Complete, or Complete Improved Cooking Stoves, for either Cnl or Wood nnd all other kinds of STOVES. also IM.OUI.IIS of differ- ent kinds Corn Ploughs, Bull Ploughs, and the Ceif-Sharptnijuj Plough, a new article, and which can not be beat in Pennsylvania. Cnll and see and judge for yourselves. CHRIST dt M'FADDIN. Iwiiburg, Sept- 22, 1849

name: Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume]


ocr: " Aii oQnce of Prevention werfii fAaf uuful disease. CONSUMPTION : DR. FITCIl'3 Lectures on the Prevea lion and Cure of Consumption, This popular work for ssle in Lewisburg by S. F. Lvndiill J. Houghton snd at tbis office. Price, 75 cents. ; . ...i


ocr: THY THE NEW FIRM! WTKOFF fc HOUSEL WOULD inform the public, that they have opened a shop on Fourth street lower story of S. W. WykolPs old stand, opposite Hunter Pardee s shop, where they keep on hand or mane to oraer Fancy and (Jnmmon unairs. Hoston Rocking tnairs also Bureaus, Tables, Bedsteads, of various kinds, Settees, &c. All work in our line warranted to be well made, and on the most reasonable terms. House and Sip:n PAINTING attended to by the subscribers on the shor test notice and in the best style Country Produce and Lumber taken in payment and Cash not refused, but rather preferred. The subscribers intend to be strict in ihe fulfilment of all their promises as regards work and so doing, hope lo receive liberal share of puMic patronage. JOHN N.WVKOFF. JOSEPH M. HOL'SEI.. Lewisburo Nov. 1849


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ocr: CHERRY PECTORAL: Fr ibe Care f COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, BR01 CHXTIS, CROUP, ASTH ZVIA, WHOOFIITO-COUOH AND coxrsuiriPTzoxr. IN offering to the community this justly cele brated remedy for diseases of the throat and lungs, it is not our wish to trifle with the lives or health of the afflicted, but IranMy to lay before tlieni the opiniona of dilinguihed men, and "ine of the evidences of its success, from which Ihry can judge for themselves. We pledge our selves to make no wild assertions or false state ik'uts of iu efiicacy, nor will we hold out any liojie to suffering humanity which facts will not warrant. Many raonrs arc here given, and we solicit an inquiry from the puMic into all we publish, feel ing a.surrd they will find them crfcctly reliable and the medicine worthy their best confidence and patronage. l'ruf. Vlcareland, of llmnhiin Ci!lif;e, Mrine, Wriim. -I tinvp wiln.-f.-Ml II..-. (T.ts or jour TIIKKIIY I'Kl TttKAL" in my i.wn fumily st)l tlmt of iny frh-ndx. an. I it iriv.Tt ni4. Kliif;lr1!.n t. efcite tliut. mi uiitlK-ine I hnvr tver kuown ban .nTHl o nin ntl rucxxiful in mriiii; UL-aM-s t.f tlit- ihr.Mt and luns.' Jiev. J)r. Osfrrmri U'riu-J, "Ihat b r..nfi.l.T TtlhUKV PECTORAL' Uir I- i tn.-.li.-in.- fr i'u'Hi.'finrv Aff.-otM.ns I'vcr irivn tlie .uMir," aiul rtU' U.t Uauphtw. nVr lieinenMiml t. tli nnrtu I. f..ur iii.-nUii' Willi a H..TIT.', ai'lHod rnieh. wmunl. hi ruitne of IIim-I. nnrbt fw.-al liti.t IU,- utt.-uititnt uiii..tnsi-f '..!it-uiiiptinli. o.niQi-nx-d tlv hm. of tin Ch.Tr Pntwal ,' and bad euuii.leU-lr rt- Clil..' IZx-ChtinrrJttfr A'mif, f Xrw York. says. I h,P n.,, Fr.-iit nif.-n-r with l.ueiuTIS. ant Lilt f.-r tla- u- of II CllhhllY I'W- T.IUAL. ' mvUt tia,iT.iititiui-.l u. W so f.,ruinny vrnrsto t-..u-, l.ut ll.it has run-1 on: aud I am IiaiM. to U-ar U tita.jr w iU t-ln-y.'' From such tesiiinony we as,k the public to judge for llu'insrlves. Jfrar the Patient. Iir. Aver Ih ar hir: I .r to y.-rj I was nlllirt.il witli cml-Ii. a..-on.; :.i.ii.l l.y K ittinc of Moat ikI .r..ru- nieht at. 11, tlip advi.-.- ..f n.v atl,.n.lin l'liv.ir.snlsuiii,un.t lo us,'- T.,ur ( II 1 11 l, i'UTllKAI. I nml.ou.sl t,. do so till 1 ronM I. B-.1 mvu'll cunil. audscriliUu:rlI,x-ttoouri.ri.aral-oii. ' JullX RAVDAI.L. T1- . '".. fniwmm Not. 27. IsiH. . J. oT .T V "" lJ-"-,,an" J"bn lu.n.1,11. and L.u.si Nouti.n, Jmlicr. 71te liemedi that Cum. I'-JHTlAD. M.. Jan 10 leiT tr. Aver: I have bs.-n !.it-alfli. t.,1 iu. A.ll.ula whi.h ri. w yinrly vow until lat autunm. it Lrouflit on a uti whirl, ftvnftned aa in my cumui1, and Uan to "".a. llr aiarminir symiouu. tf eonsuiu.Uon. 1 limj tnl llw. Iwvt advirr and tli tw-sr me.llrii.' to no puninv ""til I lri,sj y,ir HKIIKV l'KCTult A L. hi. b hasrur.-d a,nl yuu way well Ijvlk'vc mi; tirat.-fulJv yours. J. II. I'll KLPS. If lli-Tf is any Talus In the judgment of tlie wiac, l.n T-ak foul rinrirnre, here ir a mulidiie Kurliiy uf 11k I'Uie omtl.o.j. I'irparrd tj J C.Aiirr (JhcmU.ljmedl,Mt. For aaleby C W KCIIAFn.E, Lewisl.urg .- It Caslow, Milton ; Isaac (ierhtrt, Scliuegrovc, ud by UruggtU giuCi,Uy. .


ocr: 'Sni:tU Profits and JalcK Sales." II. P. "SHELLER, - m TOLT.D respet ifiilly inform his old friends and the trading community in general, that he has received a LAKUE and tiE.NEKAL STOCK of mllcrchandise for Spring and Summer wants and uses embracing DUY GOODS. (IHOCKItlRS, llMlHWAlU:. Qi;r.ivsvAi:i:, HATS ANU C.M'.S. FISH, SALT, IKON, c. Ac. These i is '.e offer unusually I iw lor Cash Country Produce ol all kinds and lo proinpl und punctual payniasleis as Usual. Call ani Sec ! H. P. MIELLEK. I.ewislmrg, Mjy 7, lb"':


ocr: TRY THjNV FIRM! WYKCFF Ct nOUSEL "llfOULD inform tho public, that they Y have opened a shop nn Fourth street lower story of S. W. W jkoflfs olJ siand, opposite llunti r raruoe s snop, wnt-te uiey keep on hiinQ or mam: Fancy and Common Chairs, Boston Rocking Chnirs a!u (iireans. Tables, Beds'rads, of various kinds All work in our line warranted to be well inadi', and on the mist reasonable terms. House ami Sign PAINTING itvr..i.-d to bv the Mibsi-ribers on the shor test n.-tice and in :!ic best style. Country Prod. ice and Lumber takt n in payment and Cash not if fused, but rather preferred. The subscribers intend to be strict in the fulfilment of all their promises as regards work nnd so doinj. hope to receive a liberal share ol public patronaae. JOH.N N. WVKOFF. JOSEPH M. HOl'SEI.. I.ewisbtirj!, Nov. 1849


ocr: ALL KINDS OF JOB PRINTING, NEATLY k EXPEDITIOUSLY KXECCTED iVT THE " CHRONICLE " OFFIC E


ocr: rpHE undersigned continues the LIVE- X RY BUSLYESS at the Old on North Third St., near Market, respectfully solicits the patronage ol mends and the public generally. CHARLES F. HESS. Lewiaburg, May 22, 1850 nfjZSsfESBSSa'


ocr: ALL KINDS OF JOB PRINTING, IK1TLT l EXFEDIT10CS1T II1CITID at the "ck:::icu" office. 1T.E IIE17 FOimY TS aww carried on a usual, at the upper X e"d of Market street, where ever des cription oTCA8TING8 ' kePl 00 band or made to order such aa The Complete, or Complete Improved Cooking Stoves for either Coal or Wood and all other kinds of STOVES. also PLOUGHS of differ ent kinds Corn Ploughs, Bull Ploughs, and tne Self-ShviMriing Flongh, a new article, and which can not be beat in Pennsylvania. Call and see and judge lor youraeives. CHRIST & M'FADDIN. Lewisburg. Sept. 32, 1849


ocr: TOY THEJE17 FLIT.!! WTEOFF & HOUSEL WOULD inform the public, that they have opened a shop on Fourth street lower story of S. W. VVykoiPs old stand, opposite Hunter rardoe s shop, where they keep on hand or make to order Fancy and Common Chairs, Boston Rocking Chairs also Bureaus, Tables, Bedsteads, rj"-" of various kinds, HIT Settees, &c. die. All work in our line warranted to be well made, and on the most reasonable terms. House and Sign PAINTING attended to by the subscribers on the shor test notice and in Ihe best style. Country Produce and Lumber taken in payment' and Cash not refused, but rather preferred. The subscribers intend lo be strict io the fulfilment of all their promises as regards work and so doing, hope to receive a liberal share ol puMic patronage. JOHN N. WTKIirr. JOSEPH M. HOU8EL. Lewisbure. Nov. 1849 la


ocr: THE undersigned continues the LIFE HI' BUSINESS at ihe Old Stand, on North Third St., near Market, and respectfully solicits the patronage ol his friends and the public generally. CHARLES F. I1ES3. Lewisburg, May 22, 1801)


ocr: Latest Arrival ! AT TUK L E W I S li LJ it a it'I i f m rt . -t Kj. it ll'MSMC y J.CIUU KSJisX-kTCJCS- bolt Soap. Family Soap Powder. ill make 12 quaiu of the best Familv L I . I J a ui eaio uy Dm T A II THORNTON I V Ibis preporaiion a single paper costing 12 l 9 cts. w nvcTrDefortaeinUw,.bll,,, Lilt Oct. 7. a. l. dknormandie. v TTIIIE subscriber, thankful for past liberal pit 1 ronase, would inform his friends and public generally that be bas just rec u and is constantly receiving iresU supplies ol pure Medicines, Drugs, Chemicals, Extracts, Herbs, Jtouis, Mineral's, Tinc tures, Oils, Essences, Spirits, Gums, flusters, and other goods in bis line of business, which he oilers with the full assurance of their being gen uine, and cheaper than can be bought elsewhere. 1'hysicians and others in the trade are particularly invited to call and examine for themselves . W. SCH ll'FI.E, Oct 1850. DruggUt ami Chemist. Bread without Yeast ! IFFERVESCIXG COMPOUND, manufac j lured by Babbitt Ac Co., is a most auiierior preparation for making Bread, Tea cakes. Buck wheat cakes, quickly and cheaply, for sale by V I A M THORNTON Fire -Proof Paint IS an article worthy the attention of owners of buildings of every description. For a!e by I) T A H THOKNTOX


ocr: JVew Goodsl .NEW GO.)lSH'! JUST received at "Forstcr's store," rne door Mist of Kline's Ho'el : A full assortment ol Full & Wjn'rr Goods, such as Cloths, dwiniures, iVc, &c. Also, a variety ol T.adie' Dress Goods, such as Merinos, Slk, Cashmere, Dclams. And also, a well selected assortment of fresh GROCERIES. Lewisburg, Oct. 9,1330. LOOK WILD! VOU that keep Clocks, Watches, and Jewelry to sell, became Hatfield i Thompson sell Irom lft to SO pi r cent, cheaner than auy other iu this section of country. Just received from the Factory in Connecticut, a lnrr;ft stock of lino JUiASS CLOCKS, lower than uuul. Also, a new and f.i.-hiouat!e assortment of J EWELKV from New York, ex ceedingly low. Brass Clocks, 30 bour. at J2 SO to $a 2.1 finest finifhrJ, 6 tt 4.'l " 8 !:), O0 Ul ! I'5 " Ciuxl 6uvM. T HI tu a 00 3 u 30 honri. with altirui. & x Ititt Timr I'ivoeti fi.rrhurrhes aii'l muHTi's r nolo 8 (s rjol'l ltt. Li'VerW'iilcli'H.llPaTy case. jl:. 46 m " lii-uirii,. i.vrrK.iK.en,tf.IulJ j,vd, w w m vj Li'i'incs. f'k. r.ifte. full jwclle'l, JiO C Silr. r latent l-T-rs, J Jrvi-15, ! OH to - l. taebdUvcri",lullj. eleJ, 14 no to IS Iis " l- l.iii.-s, - 1;: rtltuM 3 Kar llinn. Jfimy IjnH ami othiTi', fine g.W.-.ri lo 5 s'inirrr Kiun, lnic irolii, ; K',:t lln iuit I'lus, 1 00 lo a 00 . etiatnit.triianl ari.l foh.warr'l IGkl p-nhvt. It... U..L.I ....I ?r. tn !t .". Pencil t'aaes, line colli, ' JCHitu SMI, " - with pen, S so OoM P.'II". silver eases, a 00 to 2 50-, Silver Tiil-lc Spocus, li '' " I" !"z . x- " 5 W ' ' - I'.nM Si.-et.-eles, W ! Silir IWIo 2W and a variety of articles splendid goodo too numerous lo mention, fj"lover than elsewhere, by HATFIELD tt THO.MrSO.. .. K. All warranted be wh.il sold fur. l.eiburg, Oct. 2, 1SS0.


ocr: ALL KINDS OF JOB P1UNTING, HE1TLT fc EIPEDITIOUSLT BXBCtJTED AT THE "CHSOSiat" OFFICE. THE I1E17 FOU.-IDHY TS now carried on a usual, at the upper X end of Ma rket street, where every dee cription of C A S T I N G 8 ' kePl 0B hand or made tu order-such aa The Complete, or Complete Improved Cooking Stoves for either Coal or Wood and all other kinds of STOVES. al PLOUGHS of differ ent kinds Corn Ploughs, Bull Ploughs, and the Self-Sharpening Plough, a new article, and which can not be beat in Penna) Ivania. Call and see and judge for yourselves. CHRIST & M'FADDIN. Lewisburg. Sept. 22, 1849


ocr: THE iinrlrraisjnpd ri.iitiniifs the LIFE UY BL'SLYESS at theflld nu North Third St., near Maiket, respertfully solicits the patronage ol friends and tlie pulilir generally. CHARLES F. HESS. Lewisburg. May 'it, 1850


ocr: JUST RECEIVED i- rom the Citie of Xew York and Vhilud. BY Adams l-.xpress i,ine a new ano splendid assortment of FALL AND WINTER As we have Dress Goods of all desirable -vW and qualities, we would particularly tli l.idies to call and examine them; ir.rf ns for GENTLEMEN'S WEAR, .c have ci-i:n hn i xtoasivp assortment of t'l ha, ,'r-s 'n.?r", and Vestings, which Vi! bo s.'. i verv low prices by J. HAYES &, CO. I.-.i-'.i.rg. Sef!. 2:t, lii50 House & Lot for sale, STTTATED on the corner of Fourth and St. Mary's streets, opposite D.PhilipVs, bi i'ij; a full lot, No. 220, and having on it si a frame HOUSE, a Stable, and T;;V other necessary out-buildinog. ii j' iOur-no the absence of the ubs crilwr, V'f. C. Paixteh wiil abu ihf premises, &c. ADAM BAKER. Lewis'mrg, Sept. 23, 1850 READING ROOM. ril.iE uulersigned proposes to open about the I 1st of Oct. a commodious Reading Rooro.tn l-e supplied ith Vi of tbe best Diily papers and such country .Newspapers and Magazine as the patronage may warrant Open from 7 and 9 in the morning until 9 at night. By the year, half yearly in advance; for ail months, $i; by the month. 0.M ; by the week, $0,25 in ad vaure. Subscriptions respectfully lir.iteJ. O. N. WORDE.V. -'buTgt, F( L?3, IS0


ocr: j "An ounce of Prevention a ix.urul of Cure," in : -; if air ful dittase. '' ' :v r 8 ii ri nsi.n uui.oULir b g C5 afa DU. I ITCiIVS Lectures on if.,. VGnr lion and Cure of CuntumptiotL ' ' ' This p- pti'tir work for sale in lwislrg bv S. V. Lyni.'.il: J. Hoo;htin snrj this office. Price, 75 cents. '


ocr: TilY THE JEW W7K0FT & HOUSEL 1TTOULD inform the public, that have opened a shop on Fourth lower storv of S. W. U ykotPs old opposite Hunter Pordoe s shop, where keep on hantl or muse io oruer Fancy and Common Chairs, Boston Rocking Chairs also Bureaus. Tables, Bedsteads, r fa r irvi i a Linda J I " v.ii.-i U I I V . VV - vv. All work in our line wnrran'ed to be made, nnd on the m 'St reasonable terms. House and Sign PAINTING attended to by the subscribers on thu shor test notice and in the best style. Country Prod i.-i: and Lumber taken payment and Cash not refused, but preferred. The subscribers intend to be strict in fulfilment of nil their promises as work and so doing, hope to receive liberal share ol pul.V rmtmimso. JOHN N. WVKOFF. JOSEPH M. HOL'SEL. Lewisburg Nov. 1810


Des Moines courier.

ocr: Wanted, 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.

place_of_publication: [Ottumwa] Iowa

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


ocr: MT *THE &ES KOINES COIltlCR U I •-W ^UBLI&HFCL) FCVFCUY FRIDAY BY J* Street & Warden, *y Editors and Proprietor. TERRS: Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, Two Dollars and fifty cents,within# months. Three dollars at the expiration of the year. OL? NO subscription will be discontinued until all arrraragos are paid, unless at the option of the Publishers.


ocr: A. MUDGE & CO. Dealers |n Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queenswatt$ Hoots, Shoes, Nuts, Copt, -Bonnets, $-c., 4*c., OTTLM H'A, /Off A.


ocr: Fresh Arrival or Fall and Winter STIL.L. THEY CO^IE!!! THE NEW FIRM OP I S & KIMJAR, Still Remaining at Headquarters, ARE now receiving a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, to which they would respectfully invite the attention of their friends and customers generally. We are determine I to sell goods CHEAP, and hope our friends will take a look thmi^t our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Oar stock consists in part of the foliof?" n^ articlis:—Cloths, tssimeres.Sattiuetts, Gin^hjime, Alpaccas, Muslins an I Drillings Harviwar', Q,u -ensware. Catlery. Nails, Castings, Boots anl Shoes of all kinds, Coii'ee, Sugar, Tea. Molass^ss, Drhd Petch- e s & a o w i w e o e a s e a they can be bought in this place. BARNETT & EDQAS/ ^1 Ottumwa, Dec. 7th, 18iy


ocr: THE FIRST A!VD REST FALL STOCK FASHIONABLE GOODS, HKOUGHT TO THE COUNTRY T1TE have just received a lot of New IT Goods, suitable for the fall trade| consisting part of Fancy and Stapled Prints. Alpaccas,Cassim -res, Satinets.Cash mere Vesting. Cambrics, Jacon ts, Bleach ed and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings, Bed Ticks, Cotton Yarn, Battiug, Apron Checks, Plaid Linsey, Flannels, Crape, Fringe, Ho siery, Gloves, Mitts, Handkerchiefs, ac. 6ce. ALSO A FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlery and Hardware, Glassand Queens ware, I Boots and Shoes, Nails and Castings, Oils, Paints and Dye Stuffs ,together with a com plete assortment of fresh and seasonable GROCERIES, all of which will be sold low for the ca|H: or approved country produce. STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Sept. 30th, 1849. The Nearest and Best Roai t# CALIFORNIA! I ALL those intending to emigrate to Cal£ ifornia, will do well to call at store and supply themselves with an outfit, such as Ready Made Clothing for the journey, Bowie Knives, Revolvers and various kinds of Pistols, Blankets, Buffalo Robes, &c. Together with all kinds of Dry Goods, Boots, Sho -s, Hats and Caps, which 1 will s dl at reduced prices. M. LANGSDORF. Agency City, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1831).


ocr: MEJJICAL NOTICE. RS. CAMIMSKLL HENDERSON, having associated themselves ill the JjoiuuUng country. jpractice of medicine, tender their services in all the \ariousbranches of their profess- #*n to the citizens of Agency citj} and aar-


ocr: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Drugs, ittebirinea, Cfyetnicule, £)ils, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS VVAHEV JBurlington, Iowa. (T|" Also Dealerin Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, ^Jold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window fpurling lass a great variety of FANCY ARTICLES and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder also, for jfinith's Machine Cards a supply of which, will be kept on 1M n L. March 1/50. THE EMPORIUM OP E8KS .•lainr* He Far I and, Tf« received the and Wfntrr 1 Fashions for !49-'o0,and 'Cutting done in good stvie, as usual. is pre pa red to Ma Tailoring on the shortest notice, in the neatest and most fashionable style, and on reasonable terms as any other WORKMAN,


ocr: J. D. Devin, 1 ATTORNEY AT LAW, OTTl'MWA, IOWA WILL practice in tlie Coui is of WappeUo 4ml other counties of the Third Judicial Dis ^jrict.und in the Supreme Court. Prompt Vtteution given to the collection of claiinsin he river counties, and the sale of laud war Aug. 8, '48.—ly.


ocr: i\cw Tailor Shop* M. W7FOX, I AVING located in Ottumwa, is pre- 1 pared to do tailoring in the best style, aving had a numbvr of years experience the business, he flatters liimselt that h* ill be able to please all who mav favor him i *,tl, tl*ir work. CuUiug clu.if llie shor- test notice. May 3st, 1849.


ocr: THE DE8 1HOME9 COUHIBB 18 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY street & Warden, .^ ,,r £4itor» and Pnyriyftyj. ^.A TERMS! ••*?•***'*'?. flVo Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, 2!wo ^°"a rs ttn^ fifty cents,within 6 months, jThree dollars at the expiration of the year. OLT" NOsubscription will be discontinued '•'iintil all arrearages are paid, unless at the Option of the Publishers.


ocr: Street Brothers, OWINGwith to the 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 their not sooner advertising their lar^e&od well assorted stock of Spring and Summer O O S received during the current month. ing plenty of "THE SAME SOKT" N left and ev ery aay arriving, they invite their and the public to "keep up thepressjjje." Agency City, March 25tn, 1800. a jfiral for sale by 1 -m GtauMT Baorsnv.


ocr: RATES OF ADVERTISING In the Des Moines Courier. 1 square (12 lines or less,) 1 insertion, $1 00 Each subsequent insertion, 50 One month, 2 50 4t Three, monlhs, 4 00 Six months, 7 00 One year, 12 00 Cards—all under eight lines, perannum 5 A liberal deduction will be made to those who advertise by the year.


ocr: FrcsEi Arrival of Fall ant! STILL THEY OO.UEJJ! THE NEW FIRM OF B\s ?iET a E Still Hetnaining at Ileatlquarlcrs, VRE would respectfully invit~ th attention their friends an 1 customers genrt rally. are determined to sell goods CHEAP, hope our friends will take a look our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Our stock consists in part of the follow Ottumwa, Dec. 7th, 181'). now receiving a large stock of Fal and Winter Goods, to which th ingarticles:—Cloths. Ginghums, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drillin Hardware, (iueensware, Cutlery. Castings, Boots and Shoes of all Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Molassess, Dried es, &c., all of which we offer as cheap they can be bou ht in this place. BARNETT & EDGAR. v,


ocr: DRUGS!! Malinger & Snodgrass, «JMiUGGIS'lU OTTI MWA, IOWA, A RE just receiving th-^ir Fdll an 1 win J\ tor stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Oils, Paints, Varnishes, Dye Stuffc, Liquors, 6cc., consisting in part of the following articles: QCIKINF., OPIUM, MORPHINE, IODINE, CALOMEL, BLUE MASS, PERUV. BABK, MYRRH, CAN HI ABIDE*, IODIDE 1ROK, SIERCCBT, JALAP, 1FECAC, RHUBARB, COCHINEAL, CAMPHOR* CHI.OKOFORM, MAGNESIA, COR. Sl liMMATE, n\L'AM COPAVIA, Til!. ANTIMONY, ALEXANDRIA SENNA. Ill short every article in the Drug lin? BOTANIC MEDICINES, A Isrge assortment kept constantly on hand. }3iitcnt iUcbicineo. All of Jayn/s Family Medicines, also Far roll's, Scovill's, Wistar's, and Fahnestock's. FILLS. Brandreth's, Thompson,s, Moffat's, Lee's, Anderson's, Scott's. Surgical Instruments, Razors, Soap, Perfumeries, Fancy Artichs, Cigars, Tobacco, and a great variety of '-Notions" to tedious to enumerate. UNA1)UL TEIiA TED LIQUORS, For Medicinal and Sacrameutal purposes, a large assortment, warrant pur-. Particular attention pai to tilling orders from a distance. Prescriptions filled kvatt hours of fbe dayorni-ht. We also kf( Groceries, such as Tja, Cof fee, Sugar, Molasses, &c. Being grateful past favors tiny res pectfully solicit tho patronage of all thos both Physicians an 1 families, who are desi rous of purchasing the unadulterated arti at as low priccs as tiny can be bought tliis part of the country.


ocr: THE FIRST AND REST FALL A S I O N A E O O S BROUGHT TO THE COUNTRY!!! "I"!TE have Just received a lot of New Goods, suitable for the fall trade, consisting in part of Fancy and Staple, Prints. Alpaccas.Cassim -res, Satinets, Cash mere Vesting, Cambrics, Jaconets, Bleach ed and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings, Bed Ticks, Cotton Yarn. Battiug, Apron Checks, Plaid Linsey, Flannels, Crape, Fringe, Ho siery, Gloves, Mitts, Handkerchiefs, &c. 6cc. —al*O— FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlery and Hardware, Glass and t-lueensware, Boots and Shoes, Nails anrl Castings, Oils, Paints and Dye Stulfc together with a com pie assortment of fresh and seasonable A GROCERIES, all of whiclijwill be sold low for the CASU or approved countrv pro.luce. STREKT BROTHERS, Agency City, Sept. 30th, 1819.


ocr: I— frssiMjjgjfi •rilE BES MOWIES tOl KIER 18 PVBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY 1© 4- Street & WanlerW B'jtl ui 7 Jfditors and Proprietors. ROU iri-w' vd TERMS: two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, Two Dollars and fiit y cents,within6 months, Three dollars at the expiration of the year. OCpF* No subscription will he discontinued Until all arrcara^i s an1 paid, unless at the Option of the Publishers.


ocr: A. MUME & CO. Dealert* in Dry 4*ool8, *€broccries, Hardware, Qucensuxire, -no') Boots, Shoes, Hals, Captf Uonnets, $c., 4'Cm O TTUM WJ1,10 fVA.


ocr: Y i THE EMPORIUM OF saifE Jame« itteFarlancI, AS received ih Fall Ifay 18th, 1849. an.I Winter XI Fashions for 1849. and is prepared to do Tuiloring on the shortest notice, in the neatest ami most fashionable style, and on as reasonable terms as any other WORKMAN. Cutting done in good style, as usual.


ocr: Fre*h Arrival of Fall and Winter seai STILL THEY COME!!^ THE NEW FIRH OF BARRETT & EDGAR, Still Remaining al -Iloadquarters, ARl? now receiving a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, to which they would respectfully invite the attention their friends and customers generally. Wd 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, Queensware, Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Coffee, Sugar, Tea,Molass«ss, Dried Peach es, &c., all of which we offer as cheap as they can be bought in this place. BARNETT & EDGAR. Ottumwa, Dec. 7th, 1849.


ocr: CHARLES HENDRIE. MARK S. FOOTE. Iron and Bras* Foundry. MACHINE SHOP, 8tc. BUUUNGIOJSI, IOWA. By Hendrie & Foote. WHOSTEAM are prepared to furnish all of ENGINES, and every discrip tion of CASTINGS. Turning and done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our or any information desired, may be had by addressing a letter to us at Burlington, march 15 tf


ocr: ANDilALL PROFITS!! "J1 Nimble Sixpence is better than Slow Shilling." JUST in receipt of a large and Splendid stock of Fancy and Staple DRY-GOODS, Also—Groceries, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Hats dt Caps. Call and No trouble to show Goods. for small profits. THOS. PING. Ashland, Dec. 14th, 1849.


ocr: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Omge, fflcbicines, Chemicals, (Oils* PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. OCJF" 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 far Dupont's Gunpowder also, for Smith's Machine Cards a supply of which, will be kepton hand. March 1,'50.


ocr: PLAIN AND FANOT JOB 1 FlIffYIlfi* Pamphlets, Bl'nk Deeds, Hnndkbllls Circulars, Mortgages, Labelci BALL TICKETS COIfiTY ORDEBUC DONE ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Notie* S& or IOWA, COUNTY Clair, a •s: 'Bill for Divoat^e, Clair.. V v In the district court, Cor said county, A. D. 1850. defendant in the above entitled ause, will take notice, that, on the of May, A. D. 1849, the said com pl iLit filed in the office of the clerk, of his bill in chancery against tlie iilant, praying for a divorce from of Metrimony. Now unless the appear, and plead, answer, or to said bill, on or before the first day xt term of said court, said bill will n as as coufessed, and a decrec ren cordinglv. ELISHAB. RYAN, Clerk. &Stanfield, for complt ville, Dec. 7th, 1849 pvl $5. County Orders. 1 )|ONS wishing to pay their Taxes i i buy County Orders at a liberal dis COUL Plea6e Give us a call. WHITE 6c GEBHART* D&iber- 7th, 1849. Hats & Oapt. uplete stock for winter su /by «TRRi5T BROTH


ocr: Aotlcc. SS: District Court forsaid county. STATF. OK IOWA, WAPELLO Coujrrr. Susan Barlow,V vs: i JaiuesM. Barlo«« THE defendant in the above case will take notice, that the complainant lias filed a bill in this court, on the. 13th day of Decem ber. A. D. 1849, praying that "the bon Js of matrimony heretofore existing between the parties may be dissolved. BiU for Divorce. Now if tha said defendant does not ap pear on or before the first dav of the next regular term ot said couit thereof, to be be 8Mn anil holden in ihe Court House in Ot tumwa, and plead, answer or demur to said bill, the same will be taken as confessed and a decree entered accordingly. THOMAS G. GIVEN, C. D. C. Jones, solicitor for complainant. December 13th, A. 1849


ocr: PLAIN Pamphlets, BriikDcc«l«, AND PANCT JOB Circulars, luuTiSOTiCIIf/uili, DOXK ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Pork Packing AT ALEXANDRIA, EM. WE ARE prepared to Cut and Pack Pork at the above point on our own account and for those who may favor us with their business. We will purchase FAT HOGS for which we will pav CASH, on delivery. JAMES A LISLE & CO- Alexandria, Mo., 0c(. 1,1850.


ocr: o WING to the tremendous rush of bus- U Llriii£ received during tlie current month. Hav ing plenty of "IHE their not sooner advertising their large and W«U-«ssorted stock of O O 1) s SAME boia"'lelt and ev ery uay arriving, they invite their friends and the public to "keep up the pressure." Agency City, Match &Hh, 1850. mess with which they have been over- run for the last three weeks, have entirely neglected the Priuter. which is the cause of Kl'lll O v U -1 U 1 o and *tmumr


ocr: BULL'S SARSAPAR'LLA. I' ll |)111 I1 |I In full |U»rt It liii.« n well flint nml rontaiic III s... n,-:li .| .1\ I 111i,iu pin' l!»liili|riv !"ur»i»p*r:t'n n- nnv »imU:.r |»n jnini»Ki in Am-'-W. Vrkv on.' 1. lip- \+T or 1* loftli for I've ili lixrs. I'Uliililti'liiil wt y.nrn fn»-t. 11ml *»T«n,|.iu i!!a, »lkn pare and pro|»rtyfur only tr i i.-muva ifl\ pr..).nr.Ml. wtM tli. for ell iO-mm* uriyiiutiiiff IVtnn ui. In-pirr ..f tli- W«»|. ii-.. «,f mri. ui v. Inh.xtrntlnjt drinks iM-i 1ijtl.it* vi.th.. l-arn un .to. Wo l«r'.tli in lll l'lSulli. Fluid i:\fr2M of Hav^parilla li lib- iwii l» Ortt in prfpnrw? 2 -tni t!v H-ii iitilir priici].r«-5. «ti.| Tin SurKipanllit in of tiuif .ri'i ptn n«th. titr.-ha«*l witl.out to I'v.-rv puuttil. K-f-.iv IkIii* n*il. i« Milj.it .a..'ln, OiI.H. M.ukn.KK to th.-prir«rttfii itrii'b'rt t.'5t. anO It* gi-tium-U awvrtuin.d U'furc I' injr lu'iit! ill's P«r»ii|)HrilU nt^o ronbi'it* tin- vl'tu-n of wi-ml otli. »a)unh|:' ln.ilirnl nn.tr. tmr.l^rr fencing tli« I* ronijrfnirul, ni..l f:r.*l.irii. rnr ijkkatmt riruivr \i:!»i IX 111*' KNOWN WllHI.Il! 'illin Al'lli"ilit'. V 1 i U«.| fj i 11' to Jir li-.n*. VTVZ.X. cnxt*s wirn- txT tai£i nr Kurtf'* AViV. Crurtrt, JVwm. t'rr/Jftmi f,J tltfS m, Kryrtytti*. I'hr"nr.: Sirr i'y* I\ ifytmrm, W Titter*, fiuhl h, nMiilinr. J'nnr in UuHtt "T J.iittft, (Mil X*** ami I'lrt i.'. StCfl/it-jf thf (Jltiuth. Syphilid. Jfyf" .ni. It Ji'h'ii »h I It i*i fit i.f I Itr A ft jitt, tf Ap/i' i t. /'. hm risit.fi frt.m th*. w- Mi-rniri/. t'nin u fit &*• Shiittklrrg. (A i r.i/ bn-p.-g. Tn-tiv. i«^«. Nro Thwt Hww+h'f, of tin- I'uJnu.nary Alice- tinns, ami it'I ntli H«i u-u s niiiiu ti i' !iiit CONSUMPTION, I.'*it Com pin nt, K ins li- Irr. »i.l 0.ni|.ln'nl5. SWk MM! Xvrvotin It. Nalat'lM*. i^iw Spirit- Mght Sv«-nl-. Kpo»un* -ir lniprmli'iir.' in l.ifn. 'hr» ni. fi«.«titnlliU)»! ti* u«'s: r.iul iw *n(rii.^ nnU Miiuuicr CTAM. i iirt kiihih! tonir fur th*» pytini. nn| n ifi.tl.' nnil pli-nmrt t-'UrTKlii':'. far cup i i'ir to lllu- I.« k or t'ougn ra wuti r, 8m1U, ur IMil lit* I'. r.-:!


ocr: Farm for Sale. riMlE subscriber wishes to sell a small JL Ferm, lying 2i n'"lei from Ottumwa, cousisiing of 11 Si acu ?, 40 ot which is iu goal cdLi\a.ion. 40 oi timber and ti»e bal ance in prairie with a pood hewn log cabin »id smokehouse, siabi'P,^. &c. A ii(M Young Orchard and Meadow. Together wi.ha never-fa«iiug spring of good weier. For particulars call ii[)on the sub iscriber living in Ouumwa, Wapello coun jty, Iowa. NASON KOUiuKDis. I Aug. SOth. 1850.


ocr: 'Street Brothers, fJpAVE just received a large and splan 1 J. did assortment of Fail and Winter- O O S Fonsistin» in part of Prints, Black and Fancy colored Alpaccas, Cloths, Cassi meres, Sattiriets. Sheep's Grey, Jeans, La dies Sl«\vls, Flannels, Testings, Linsey, Domestics, Table Covers, Omaburgs, Blan kets, Comforts, Wristletts, Mitts, Gloves, Lambs Wool and Cashmere Hose, &c. To gether with a well selected assortment of Men's Cloth, Wool and Silk Plush, Fui and Bearskin Caps of the latest styles Boys cloth, Velvet, Plush, Bearskin and Sealet caps and Infants Turbans. ALSO: Soft Brush"Hats. Canard •ad Buena Vista Hats. BOOTS AND SHOES, A K V V A V QUEKNSWARE, & CIKOCERFES. Oils, Paints and Dye Stuffs, and in a word all articles usually kept in a country store, all of which thev will sell vosyfow for CASH or 1'RODtCC. Agency City, Oct. 2.']d, 1850»


ocr: Farm for Sale. rpBE subsrriber wishes to sell mil JL Farm, lying 24 miles from Ottumwa, consisting of 118J acrps, 40 of which is in good cultivation, 1'J of timber and thi bal ance in prairie with a :ou h. wn log cabin ami smokehouse, st ibling, A fine Young Orchard and Headow. Together with a never-failing spring of good water. For particulars call upon the sub scriber liviugiu Ottumwa, Wapello coun ty, Iowa. NASON ROBERDS. Aug. 30th, 1850.


ocr: I New York and Philadelphia expressly for market, which will enable tliem to sell much lower than merchants who purchase in St. Louis and Keokuk. We still stick to our old inotto, that we CAN, WILL, AND DO Great Excitement! NO HUMBUG. N EVER was there sueh a TREMEN DOUS Stock of Goods in Ottumwa, as C. 91rno\ALD A Co. are now opening. They are cram, jam full of cus tomers and goods, and have evervthing that mon, woman, or child could desire. Their stock was pnrchasod in Boston, give better bargains titan any house in the i Valley. i Give us a call before you buy elsewhere, an(jwe %vJJJ maiie the prices suit C. McDON ALU CO. Ottumwa, Oct. 25th, 1850.


ocr: James Baker, ATTORNEY AT I.AW* Ottumwa, Iowa. Office in the South Room of Mr. Myers new frame building. Also, a Notary Public, and as such, will take the acknowledgement of deeds and other instruments. He keeps constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga ges, &c. December 7th, 1849.


ocr: NEW FIRM. ri^HE undersigned would give notice that they will continue business at the store formerly occupied by White & Gebhart.and would be happy to wait 011 all of the old cus tomers of White & Gebhart an I as many new ones as will please favor us with a call. Where may be found at all times a good as sortment of Goods adapted to the season. Gash Customers are particularly invited to ^iv«- ug a caH, BEL A WHITE, WM. H. HAMMOND. Feb. 8, 1850.


ocr: A. J. Estray Notice. TAKES VP by Robert Cock, of Columbia Township, Wapello county, Iowa, a deep Sorrel Filley two years old, fourteen hands and a half high, 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. REDENBAUGH, o. ». «. QlUmawa, april 19,1850. Stone Ware,/ OF all sorts and aizes, just received and for sale by


ocr: CHARI.ES HKNDRIE. MARK S. FOOT!.. troii and Fonndry. MACHINE SHOP, fee. BURLINGTON, IOWA. By Hendrie & Foote. iTT7"HO VV of tiod of are prepared to furnish all kinds STEAM ENGINES, and every descrip- CASTINGS. Turning and finishing done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Printed catalogues of our patterns or any information desired, may be h§d by addressing a letter to us at Burlington.


ocr: I¥ew Tailor Shop. M. W7FOX, 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. Cutting done on the shor test notice. May 3st, 1849.


ocr: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER 1* IDrngs, ittebtcittes, Chemicals, SWte, PA 1 NTS DYE-STIJITS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WAKE, Burlington, Iowa* Cry- Aho 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 Macliiiie Cards a supply of which, will be kept on hand. March 1,'50.


ocr: c. F. CONN. I 1, I| Iihfr CONN & BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Ooeis, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QT'F:TCNSW.UIBJ Ready Hade Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, kt. 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. [march22.


ocr: NEW GOODS! FANCY & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen Hdkfl's, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg ings & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swiss rnusiin, for sale bv A. Mudge co.


ocr: DRY GOODS, Groceries, Hoots and Shoes, Iron, Nails (Justing*,Hardware, Tin $ Queens ware, Faints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment always baud and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.—tf on


ocr: Dealers in Dry Hoods, Vroceries, Hardware, tyi(ccn$waret Jhott, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, %-c., ^c., OTTUM U AJQWA.


ocr: I. N. Ell*bcrry^ Atlornt\j and Counsi I/or til Law, and SO LICIT OH IS (IU.XCEHV, OTTIMWA, IOWA. TT7ILL practice in the several Courts of fV 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 Fellows' Haii* april 19,1850.-y


ocr: Bl'itk Deeds, mortgages, f!' PLAIN AND FANCY JOB Pamphlets, llaud-billi) Circulars* tabel®, BALL TICKETS, CQBITY flMEHS, DUNK OS Tilt: SUORTKSr XoriCK AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Ottumwa, April 26,1850. W1I1G STATE CONTENTION. A Convention of Delegates from the •ereral counties in Iowa, will be held at IOWA CITY on MONDAY the 15ih day of MAY next to nominate candi dates for the following offices to be elec led on the first Monday of August next: Governor, Stcretary of' State, Auditor, 7reasurer and 7 reasurer of the Board of Public Jf'orks, and to transact such other business as may come up before the convention. Each county election District will be entitled to double the number of dele gates in convention that it has members of the House of Representatives under the present apportionment. It is hoped ly (lie Committee that in consideration of the the importance of the ensuing election, the Wings of every county in the State will he fullv repre •ESUTFT EISK.NEZKR COOK, PLATT SMITH, HENRY W. STAKR, PIERCE B. FAGEN, ANSON FORD, U D. DOWNEY, JAMES II. COUT.ES. State Whig Executive Committee. April 8th, 1850.


ocr: First District Whig CoiK YtlltiOll. THE Whigs of the First Congres sional District are hereby notified that a Convention will be held at OTTUMWA Oft Wednesday the 15th of May next, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Congress at the August election, and transacting such other busi ness as may properly come before it. The several counties constituting the District are requested to appoint dele gates on the basis of two for each Sena tor nnd Representative in the last Gene rri Assembly. We trust the importance of the occa sion will insure a lull representation from tach county tn the District. $EO. G. WRIGHT, €. W. SLAGLE, 4. BRIDGMAN, March 30. District Committee.


ocr: Street Brothers, HAVEassortment just received a large and spWn dfcl of Fall and Winter O O S Consisting in part of Print*, Klack Fancy colored Alpaccas, Cloths, Cassi meres, SattineLs, Sheep's Grey, Jeans, La di-'S Shawls, Flannels, Vestings, Domestics, Table Covers, Osnaburgs, Blan kets, Comforts, Wristletts, Mitts, Gloves, Lambs Wool and Cashmere Hose, &e. To aeths'r with a well selected assortment of Men's Cloth, Wool and Silk Plush, Fui and Bearskin Caps of the latest styles Boys clotii, Velvet, Plush, Bearskin and Scalet caps and Infants Turbans. ALSO: Soft Brush Hats. Congress, SLoaauth and Buena Vista llats. BOOTS AND SHOES* A W A QUEENSVVARF!, SI Oils, Pafnts and Dye Stuffs, and in a word all articles usually kept in a country store, all of which they will sell very low for CASH or X'ROUI CE. Agency City, Oct. "^:il, 1850.


ocr: w M. B. FARRE^L'S Arabian Lin nient, B. A. Fahncstock's Vermifuge, Smith's Tonic Syrup, Butler's Nerve and Rone Liniment, Guernpey's & co's. celebrated Almoad Ce late, tor the cure of Itch, Tettei, etc., Alfred Collin's Epileptic Pills, Moffat's Pills and Pheenix Bitters, For sale at WM. 15. GUERNSEY acco'a. Drug Store, opocsite Mvers' milL


ocr: CASH STORE. WHITE & HAMMONl). BARRELS SALT for sale by the Bar rel! or Bushel. Oct.Sd, 1860.


ocr: tHtumwa, June 14,1850. SECRETARY or STATE, ISAAC COOK, of Linn county. ,{: AUDITOR, UlLLIAM H. &EEVER8%of Mahaska. TREASURER, EVAN JAY, of Henry. anLAStTRER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLl6 WOfiXS, f^JAMES NOSLER, of Wapello. FOR CONGRESS, "ffEORGE WRIGH& o/~ Van Bur-en county.


ocr: I. IV. Ell*lcrry, •Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and SOi:ICiron IN CHANCERY, OTT1IHWA, IOWA. WILL practice in the several Courts of Wapello and surrounding counties. All business entrusted to his care will re fceive prompt and faithful attention. Col lections carefully attended tO« Office un der Odd Fellow6* Hall. ajail 11", 1850.-y


ocr: llliY (i(Hil)S. Groceries, Hoots and Shoes, Iron, Nails Castings,Hardware,Tin 4* Queens ware, Paints, Oils and Dye Stv£s, 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: tnr I E« WOI.MES rontii PUBLISHED EVERY FEIDAYFT Street & Warden, Editors and Proprietors. E S Tw^fiefliw^r annum, if paid Two Dollars and fifty cents,within 6 months, Three dollars at the expiration of the year. CCF" NO subscription will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, unless at the •ption of the Publishers.


ocr: R. T. Posey, ^rrOKTHET AT LAW & SOUClTOB IK CBAWCtBT, Ottumwa, Iowa. "ITILL attend punctually and Yf to all professional bueiness intrust ed to his care in this and the adjoining counties. april 20th, IbitQ.


ocr: Bertram! Joneti, A O N E Y A A W OTTIMWA, LOW A, ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd and 5th Judicial Districts and the uprenae Court of the State. Ottumwa, June 8th, 1649. »f


ocr: Iron and Brass Foundry. MACHINE SHOP, &c. U HLl.Ni. OS, XOWA. By Hendrie & Foote. \17 HO are prepared to furnish all Y of STEAM ENGINES, 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: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALML IV Ornge, fHcbiciiics, (fljcmicnls, ®ile, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa, (0~ 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. March 1,'50.


ocr: COM* & BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Cood£i GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, Heady Made Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, tut. 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 22.


ocr: OWINGwith O O 8 received during the current month. Hav ing plenty of "THE SAME SOHT" left and ev ery aay arriving, they invite their friends and the public to "keep up tli pressure." Agency City, March 25th, 1850. to ihe 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 their not sooner advertising their large and ^sorted ntock of frl»riii£ and Summer


ocr: MUDGE & OD'Si NEW GOODS! 17*AJNCY & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen lidklfs, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg ings & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, forsule by may 4th, 1819. A. Mudge. 4* co.


ocr: 8ADDLE AND HARNESS MAJiUFAUTUUY* II. BllM, -i\!' assortment of leather, and is crarying on the Saddle and Harness making b'isiness in all its various branch ?s, at the old stand occupied by T. M. Mackeral, 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 and for sale at this tinrs. Agency City, Iowa, Nov. 23d, 'ID. rpAKES this method of I 11110™!^^'people Oj the Des Moines Valley that he has purchased an exten-


ocr: RATES OF AOVEKTISINO rV In the Des Moines Courieiv 1 square (12 lines or less,) 1 iusertioa, §l Each subsecjuent insertion, 50 One month, 3 50 Three months, 4 00 Six months, 7 00 One year, 18 00 Cards—all under eight lines, perannum 5 00 A liberal deduction will be made to thoae who advertise by the year.


ocr: Notice. STATF. or IOWA, MAKION Couirrr Jon.'S Clair, "i vs Bill for Divorce. Sarahann Clair. In the district court, for said.county, Mav term, A. D. 1850. I^HE defendant in the above entitled cause, will take notice, that, on the 23d day of May, A. D. 1849, the said com plainant filed in th^ office of the clerk, of said court, his bill in chancery against th» .-aid defenlaut, praying for a divorce from the bon Is of Matrimony. Now unless the said defendant appear a id plead, answer, or demur, to said bill, on or before.th first day of the next term of said court, said bill will be taken as as confessed, and a decree ren dered accordingly. EL1SHA B. RYAN, Cl«fc. Ally & Stan field, for complt Knoxvilie, Dec. 27th, 1849 pd #5/


ocr: Sant TVOtioe. STATE OF IOWA, WAPELLO COUNTY, DISTRICT COURT, FEBRUARY TERM, 1850, Thomas £. Riddick,In Chancerv. vs: Bill for specific Per Jamcs Young and fonnance. Eliza Jane Young. 'T'HE defendants in theabove entitled suit, arr hereby Notified, that on the 10thday of December, A. I. 18-19, said plaintiff filed his bill of complaint in said Court praying that the said defendants be compelled by de cree to makf unto complainant a conveyance of tho following tract of Land to-wit:— The North half of the South West quarter of section No. Twenty-Three, in Township No. Seventy-two. North of Range No. Twelve west, containing eighty acres, also raying that the Dower right of said defeu Eliza Jane Young. In debarred and for ever cut off. Now unless the said Defend ants personally, be and appearatthe District Court for said County on the fleet day of the next Term thereof, to bt' begun and hollen at the Court House in said County, and plead, answer or demur to said bill, the sami will be taken as confessed and a decree en tered accordingly. THOMAS O. GIVEN, C. D. C. W. E. Groff, sol. for Compl. Dec. 10th, A. D. 1849.


ocr: FOR GOVERNOR, AMES HARLAN, of Johnson county. SECRETARY OF BTAXE, ISAAC COOK, of Linn county*. AUDITOR, Vi ILLIAM p. SEE VERS, af Jtfaheuka. TREASURER, EVAN JAY, oj Henry. TREASURER OF TIJE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, JAMES NOSLER, of Wapello. FOR CONGRESS, GEORGE G. WRIGHlf* of yM Buren county.


ocr: FLAHfAJfD FA1V0Y JOB ruiTXifi, Pamphlets, IKTnlE Deeds, ft DONE ON THE SHORTEST NOTICB AT THIS OFFICE. Hand-fcitM Circular** IHortgafes, Labels, luiTianmnmiiaiL


ocr: MUDGE & CO. Dealers in Dry (roods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, fyc., fyc., OTTUMWA,IOWA.


ocr: ynr DIM ftlOlNFX COITHIRK !*R PUBLISHED KVERY FRIDAY BY Street & Warden, v^i Editors and Proprietors. TBRHSl "Z\ T^o-Dollars per nnnum, if paid in advance, TI wo Dol ars and fifty cents, within months, 1 lure dollars at the expiration of the year. OOP subscription will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, unless at the option of the Piiblishers.


ocr: WHOLESALE AND BETAIL DEALEB IV drugs, Xllcbiciucc, Cljcmiaiis, 2Mle, PAINTS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. (Qf Also Dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass a great variety of FANCY AUTICLI Sporting.und 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: DRY GOODS, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Nails Castings,Hardware, Tin 4* Queens ware, Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, etc., etc., etc.t A general and full assortment always on band and lor sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Iowa, aug. '4.-tf


ocr: Bcrfl-aiitt Jonc«, A o n e y a a fr, OTTUMWA, IOWA, \T7 ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd TT and 5th Judicial Districts and the Supreme Court of the State. Ottumwa, June 8th, 1840.


ocr: ARTHUR BUI DC MAN. JOUS P. Bridgman & Reed, KEOKUK, IOWA. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IH FOREIGN AN/) DOMESTIC 1 O 0 S Clothing, Hats, Caps, lionnett, Shoes, Groceries, Hardware, ware, Cotton Yum, Suit, Nails, $'C. %'C. ~\Y7 ILL sell Goods by RETAIL as as they can be bought in the and by WHOLESALE at S o u i s i e s With the addition of freight on heavy Particular attention will be paid to TROM THE COUNTRY, so that Merchants others at a distance, may be sure ing goods on as ^rtuorflblc (Sxrnts, when ordering them, as if personally O U E Of all kinds, taken in exchange for Feb. 23, 1849.—ylxxm.


ocr: Vr. F. G. ITS eC I in tick, Y S I I A N & S U E O N ESPECTFULLY tenders his profes- Dahlonega, Aug. 2nd, 1850. tf. sionalfservices to the citizens of Dab lonega and vicinity. Office at his residence, in liahlonega, Wapello county, Iowa.— Where he may at all times be found except when absent on professional business.


ocr: PLAIN AND FANCY JOB Pamphlets, BI'nlLJDeeds, moiltfaffcs, Hand-Mils Cirenlats* Labels, DONE ON THE SHORTE8T NOTICH AT THIS OFFICE.


ocr: Iron and Brans Foundry* MACHINE SHOP, lie. BUHLLNUTON, IOWA. By Hendrie & Poote. WHOSTEAM are propared to furnish all kinds of ENGINES, anJ every descrip tiod of CASTINGS. Turning an.l finishing done in workman-like iinun r. P* S.—Printed catalogues of our patterns or any information desired, may be addressing a letter to us at Burlington* Marjh 15.—tf


ocr: A. MUDGE & CO. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Mtpts, Shoes, Hats, Cap*, Bonnets, §-c., 4"c., OTTUMWA, IOWA.


ocr: PLAIN AND FANCY JOB Pamphlets, Bl'nkDccts, HortKitges, Hand-billft, Ijibeli, CALL TICKET. C9DSTY BBS, &C> DONE ON THL SHORTEST NOTICE 4'r Till** OFFICK.


ocr: THE DFX ?10 IXFS OIKIi:it IS Pl'BLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY Street & Warden, -jisfii $flitor» and Proprietor*. TERM8: Two Dollar* per hhihui, if paid in*dranoe. Two Dollars and fifty cents.within 6 months. Three dollars at the expiration of the year. (XTT~ subscription will be discontinued •until all arrearages are paid, unless at the option of the Publishers.


ocr: Fall and Winter STILL THE IT and Winter Goods, to which they, would respectfully inviti th attention of t!i "ir friends an customers generally. We are determine I to sell goods CHEAP, and hop3 our friends will take a look throng, our ctock b-'fon purchasing elsewh 're. Our stock consists in part of the follow n articles:—Cloths, Cassimeres.Suttin Uts, Ginghams, Alpaceas, Muslins an I Drilling Hardware, Q.u:-enswarc, Cillery, Nails, Casting', Roots and Shoes of all kindi* Colfee, Surar, Tea, Molasses-1 f)ned PeacfU es' a lhey A COUE!!! THE NEW FIRM OF HARNETT & EDGAR, Still Jtemaining at 1 AKMmjtlcll lei'Sj ARB now r^c 'ivmg a largi stock of Fall Vviiich vrz z: sh-ap cau bc taiignt in this ph-2. BARNETT & EDGAR. Ottumwa, D^c. 7th, 1319. THE FIRST AND HE ST FALL STOl HISS A S I O N A E O O S BUOUUUr TO THE COUNTRY \\TE have just received a lot of New TT Goods, suitable for the fall trade* consisting in part of Fancy and Stapls, Prints, Alpaccas,Cassiin "res, Satinets.C ish mere Vesting, Cambrics, Jaconets, Bleach ed and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings, Bef Ticks, Cotton Yarn, Battiug, Apron Checkj|^-s Plaid Linsey, Flannels, Crape, Fringe, Ho siery, Gloves,Mitts, Handkerchiefs, ac. &c. —ALSO- FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlery and Hardware, Glass and Uueenswart^,,


ocr: Ottumwa, April 12,1850. Rrft ftiitriet Whig: Con vention. THE Whigs of the First Congres •ional District are hereby notified that a Convention will In- Fii-I.lui OTTUMW.V On Wednesday the 15th of May next, for the [inquire of nominating a candidate fur Congress at the August election, nod transacting such other busi ness as niny propery mine before it. The several routines constituting the £wtrict are requested 0 appoint dele gate* on the basis of two for each Sena tor and Reprcstnlatite in the last Geue ral Assembly. Wc trust the importance of the «(Mt •ion will insure a full representation from each county tn the District. GEO. G. WRIGHT, C. W. SLAGLE,1-:. A. BRIUGMAN, March 30. District Committee.


ocr: E. WAKIIBl'liN. \S juet received hi-' Fall.stock of 5IOO Stoves, consisting of th" best selected assortment of the VIC TORY PREMIUM A BUCK'S PATENT COOKING STOVES. A ,*O: Fancy Air-'Fig'it, l^nrlor. Box and Seven-Plate Stoves, Coal & frood, Ever before offered in Ottumwa/ which ha will sell as I CHEAP FOR CASH as they can !ba bought at tha river adding


ocr: SHERIFF'S State of Iowa, Wapello County. SS: B\ted: virtue of an execution to ma direc issued by the clerk of the District court for Monroe county, Iowa, in favor of Peter Hutf, and against"Richard L. Jordan. 1 have this 8th day of January, A. D. 18'H) levied upon and will expose to sale, at the east door of the court in Wapello County, on the 19th day of February, A. D. 1850 be tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and 4 o'clock p. M. the following property or real estate, to-wit: The West fractional half of the south west quarterof section No. Nineteen. (19) Township Seventy-One, (71) Range Fifteen, (I j) w -st, containing 8J 88-100 acres, levied upon as the urop rt v of Riclari L. Jordan, to satisfy said execution. DUANE F. GAYLORD. Shir. W. Cty. Iowa. January 11th, 1850


ocr: THE FIRST AND BEST FALL STOCK! A S I O N A E O O S HIIOlMilir TO TIIK COUNTRY!!! T\7"E have just received a lot of New Goods, suitable for the fall trade, consisting in part of Fancy and Staple, Prints. Alpaccas,Cassimeres, Satinets,Cash mere Vesting. Cambrics, Jaconets, Bleach ed and Brown Shirting* and Sheetings. d' Ticks, Cotton Yarn, Batting, Apron Checks, Plaid Linsey, Flannels, Crape, Fringe, Ho siery, Gloves, Mitts, Handkerchiefs, &c. A FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlery and Hardware, Glassand Q.ueensware^ Boots and Shoes, Nails and Castings, Oils, Paiuts and Dye Stulfs together withacom pie assortment of fresh and seasonable* GROCERIES, all of whieh will be sold low for the CASH? .or approved country produce. STREET BROTHERS. Agency ity, Sept. 30th, 1819.


ocr: Otturnwa, May 31,1850. O'SIIT FOB GOVEHNOB, JAMES HARLAN, qf Johnson county^ $ SECRETARY OF STATE,'" ISAAC COOK, of Linn ctftlttty. AUDITOR, ^WILLIAM H. SEE VERS, ofMehaska. TREASURES, EVAN JAY, oj Henry. FSSASUBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, ..£fiME.8 NOSLER, of Wapdh. FOR CONGRESS, GEORGE WRIGHT,


ocr: Wanted, MM) 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. RQS$. Mav 28th, 1850. tf


ocr: Street Brothers, OWINGwith to the tremendocs 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 their not sooner advertising their laige and well assorted stock of Spring and Summer O O S received during the current month. Hav ing plenty of "THE SAME SOKT" left and ev ery aay arriving, Jhey invite their friends and the public to vkeep up the pressure." Agency City, March 25tn, 1850. 4-4 Brown muslins, 4-4, 7-8 3*4 Bleached do. for sale by ay 4th, 1849. J. Mudge & e*.


ocr: 5$ Friday Morning, Oct. 4,1850. THE ELECTION.—The returns come in slowly. The majorities in ihe follow ing counties stand thus: Van Bucnn, Henry, Jefferson, Davis, Wapello, Dallas, Keokuk, Monroe, Pot'wat'inie,8 Mahaska, tfottl, 9 DES MOIRES COIRIER. &• wcvv OTTUrriWA, IOWA: Loco. Whig. 141 175 #90 21 3 & 199 Reported majorities. A efficient number of counties heard ffotirtb insure Miller's election, by from 000 to 800


ocr: tf&E DES MOINES COURlck IS PUBLISHED EvfltY FRIDAY BV Street & Warden^ Editors and ProprietorutV ^rEiuts: TwoBoTTars jx annum, if paid in advance, Two Dol are and fifty cents,within 6 months Three dollars at the expiration of the year. OqrNo subscription will be discontinued untfl all arrearages are paid, unless at the option of the Publishers.


ocr: .A. MUDGE & CO. Jealers in Dry Goodi, moceries, Hardware, QuecnsuKure, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Capst ^Bonne's, $c., ^c., OTTUMWA, IOWA.


ocr: R. T. Posey, AT LAW & SOLICITOR IH ClAHCBtT, Ottumwa, Iowa. WILLall attend punctually and faithfully to professional business intrust ed to his care in this and the adjoining april 26th, 1850. counties.


ocr: p. F. Gay lord 4,U CTIONEEB, mil OTTUMWA, IOWA. TYTILL 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 absenf on business May 16th, 18-19.


ocr: NEW FIRM. Pf^HE umlersigned would give notice that th -y will continue business at th1stor' formerly occupied by White Gebhart, an I would be happy to wait on all of th ol I cus tom rs of bite Gebhart an I as nuny new ones as will please favor us with a call. Wh»re may be found at all tim*s a good as sortment of Goods adapted to the season. Gash Customers are particularly invited to Live us a call. BELA WHITE, WM. H. HAMMOND. Feb. 8, 1830. ATS—Buena Vista, Wool, Leghorn & Palm, for sale by umy 4th, 1849. A. Mudge co* ON NETS—Florence, Lawn Mtl Straw BonnetB for sale by


ocr: NEW STORE Al 1 m- A N S 0 ^I^AKES this -tbod to inform th Peo Jl pie ol the D.'S Moines Valley tliat he ha urrivtid ot Ag'Mtty City, wh-rj he is now opening one of tbj UARQKHt andmoet splen did stocks ot STA1»LR AND FANCY D^V READY-MADE CLOTNINCT JEWELIIY, HARDWAUE. CBOCEHIES, tc. &c.. Ever brought to this county: He will con Ft'inflr k'ep on ban sachgoolsas ur usu ally kept or needed in this countrv, which For Cash. Country Prodtirr. I'm-*. 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 pries. Come »nd e :tmirt? tin prices and quality of my goods for yourselves. 1 am satisfied that Goods have never been olferjd so low in this country. As 1 intend to do exclusive ly a CASH BUSIK s a!! can see tint 1 ford to sell cHKAPr.it np W(fl PBTT IT tip BSIPPP lu ffillU uuLL ill ul uulilu 1 illulju can af than 111 rclnnts who do a credit business. 1 will pie Ig myself that I will s 11 to merchants at wholesaL at St. Louis prices. 1 will have goods' arri ving all through th s asoii, unless \vh 'ii the Navigation is closed. M. LANGSD0RP.


ocr: MUDGE & CO S. NEW GOODS! T"*ANCY fc Notice to Fre-Emption Claimants. LAND OFFICK, Fautield, Iowa. March ^0. 1850. NOTICE is hereby given, that plats of Townships Nos. 73 of Kangee ol,32. 33 &L 34 also, Towu&hips 74 of Kanges 32 & 33 were received al this oiiice 011 the 18di insl. GEO. WILSON, Register. W. 11 W ALL A V E, Receiver. BOOTS & SHOES—Men's thick Boots, Kip do., morocco do., Kip Shoes, Pumps, Ladies Kid Shoes, mo cocco do., children* do., for sale by jjnay 4th, 1849. A Mudge co. mourning Lawns, (Jiujj- hams, Irish Linen, Linen 11 dktl». Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin. Edg ings & Inserting®, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, for sale by inay 4th, 1849. A. Mudge co.


ocr: Iron and Bra^ FoHudrji MACHINE SHOP, kc. BUKL1NGTON, IOWA» F'*' Hendrie & Footfe. WHOSTEAM are prepared to furnish all kinda of E^UINES, and ererv discrip tion of CASTI.NOS. Turning a]»i finishing 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. march 15 tf


ocr: BEff iCEW Ml THE public are informed that we have re ceived and opened at our store in Oska loosa, a new and splendid assortment of sta ple and Fancy Dry Goods. Together with Groceries, Queensware, Hardware, Iron, Nails, Salt, Glus., and all articles usually sought and k^pt in stores in the Valley.— Biiug 011 your CASH, and we will load you with goods as ctn-ap as any other merchant in this section of th.- country. STREET BROTHERS.


ocr: LAND WARRANTS, On a Credit! Ab' ^A RGE lot just lvceived, which will sold on fair terms. A supply on hand ut all times. Entries made at RiirtieLl or Iowa City if desired. J. D. DEVIN.


ocr: That "Old Coon," Sin DW1RU, st dec tod late in the city of New York, a stock of fashionable Y O O S which are now received, opened and s~t for6ale by STREET BR01HERS. Aysncy City, Nov. 2d, iS4'J.


ocr: O Wj WASHBUKIV has just returned from the river, wh'r1 he has lull in a large and well selected assortirjSJlt Q! Cin cinnati and St. Louis Cooking Stovw, Of all sizes and prL-es, among which nay ba ound the celebrat BUCK'S PATTERN Of Double Oren air-tight Stove, which h?. challenges the world to p.io tuce their equal, in every point essentia* to a good cooking stove. AI.W s,Jgar Kettles. Dog Irons, Warfle Iron* for for stoves, Frying Pans, Pressed War\ Britannia war?, au I Japannad tin ware all of which will sell as CHEAP FOR CASH as they can be bought at ths river adding freight. TIN-WAKE, Of Every Description, Manufactured and kept constantly on hand, —ALSO— Copper and Sheet Iron Ware, StovePipes. WASTKD—in exchange for any of the a bove articles, Old Pewter, Old Copper, 01.1 Brass. E. WASHBURN returns his sincere thanks to liis friends and the public for past favors. Call and s v hitn andeuiuire about hit Boy, an I he will sell you ood bargain*.


ocr: NEW DRUGS!! Galinger Snodgrass» toUGGJSTS, OTTUAEWA, IOWA, ARE consistinz in uart of the £olkiu ina arilcU. just receiving tli» ir Fall snd win ter stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Oils, s. Varnishes, Dye Stuflfe, Liquors. &c., consisting iu port of' the following articles: Paints, Varnishes, Dve StufFs, Liquors. &c.. QINSRIJTE, OPIUM, KOCHHIXE, IODIHS, 0/LOMKU, BLCK MAFS. PERUV. BARK, MVKIIFI, CJ| STH A RIDES, IODIDE IROX, MEiJCl RV, JALAP, IPECAC, BHT'BAKIT, CO HI VEAL, CAMPHOR, CHLOROKOiJM, MAONE.»IA, COK. SL'HI.IMATE, BAIAAM COPAVIA, Till. ANTIMOSY, ALKXAND FLA SL3SA. Ineliort every article ia the Drui liae. BOTANIC MEDICINES, A large assortment k [t cou-Aantly oa han-t patent iUciiciiies. All of Jayns's Family dicing, also Far rell'a, Scovill's, Wis tar and Fahneslock's. FILLS. Brandreth's, Thompaon.s, MoSat't, Lae's, Anderson's, Scott's. Surgical Instrumrnts, Razors, Soap, Perfumeries, Fancy Articles, Cigars, Tuhacco, and a great variety of "Notions" to tedious to enumerate. UNADULTERATED LIQUORS, Fur Medicinal and Sacramental purposes, a large assortment, warranted pure. Particular attention paid to filling orders from a lUtince. PIJ». riptioas filled at all hours of the day or nL,ht. We also k*ep Groceries, such as Tea, Ccrf fee, Sugar, Molasses, flee. B-jiu^ grateful f. past favors they res pectfully solicit the patronage of all tbos?. both Physicians and families, who are desi tous of purcliasiug the unadulterated arti ut as low prices as they can be bought


ocr: Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Qutenswar^-, JtfcfOtg, Shoes, Huts, Cap** Bonnets, $-c., 4c*» OTTUMWA,IOWA.


ocr: THE unler3igned would give notice that th v will contin ie busin'SS at th-4 store form^rlv occupi'd bv White & (r^bhart.an woul I be bapov to wait on all of the old cus tomers of White & Gebhart an I as manv n^won^s as will please favor us with a csll. Wh re ma/ be 'ound it all tirn-^s a good as sortment of Goods udnpted to thescason. Cash Customers am particularly invited to ^ive us a call. BF.LA WHTTB, WM. H. HAMMOND. Feb. 8, 1850.


ocr: THE DES IHOIMES COtlflEK IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY Street & Warden,! i Editort and Proprietor*. TERMS: Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance Two Dol ar8and fifty cents,within 6 months! Three dollars at the expiration of the year. OCT^o subscription will be discontinued until all arrearages arc paid, unless at the option of the Publishers.


ocr: D. F. Gaylord A U I O N E E OTTVMWA, IOWA. I [711 attend to making sale of personal property or Kt al Estate, at auction Hi any time, for a reasonable compensation. Be may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent Oil business May 16th, 1849.


ocr: March 15.—tf MACHINE SHOP, fee. B'.'KL.'NGTO.V, JOVVA. By Ilendrie & Foote. HO are prepared to furnish all kinds of STEAM ENGINE."!, 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. Iron and Brass Foundry.


ocr: 5000 UO IiOg*! TjOgS!! i? s:uv lo88» want«du ..1,lJe ^ew Sl*w Mill, for which Che highest market price in cash will be paid, by J. ADAMS & Co. Ottumwa, Jan, 2nd 1850 tf,


ocr: MUDGE & COS. NEW lit II H)S! IT'ANCY & mourning Lawus, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen Hdkifs, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg ings & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swisa muslin, for sale by A. Mudgt &• may 4th, 1849. dis


ocr: E. E. GAY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALEITFLB EJrngo, lUcbiciites, (Cijnnicals, PAIN TS DYE-STUFFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WABE, Burlington, Iowa, CCF" Also Dealer in Books and Surgical and Dental Instruments. Gold and Tin Foil, Perfumery, Glass a great variety of FAKCY ARTICLES Sporting and Fishing Tackle. Agent for Dupont s Gunpowder also, Smith s Machine Cards a supply of


ocr: Wanted, 100 Cords of Tan Bark. ANTED by the undersigned, at his V* Tan 'ard iu Ottumwa, 7o Cords of Black Oak Bark, and 25 Cords of White Oak Bark, for which he will pay the high market price. JOHiS W. KOS& Mav 28th, 1850. tf


ocr: C. T. CONK. COX1V & BROWN, Wholesale dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Good% GROCERIES, HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, Ready Made Clothing, BOOTS, SHOES, IIATS, CAPS, Corner of Second and Main Streets, KEOKUK, IOWA. They have just received their spring stock of Goods, and offer them to merchants


ocr: That "Old Goon," SDW1RE, selected late in September, in the city of New York, a splendid stock of fashionable V O O S which are now received, opened and set up for sale by STREET BROTHERS. Agency City, Nov. 2d, i849.


ocr: they will continue business at the stryre formerly occupied by White, ft Gebhart, and NEW FIRM. PT^HE undersigned would give notice that would be happy to wait on all of the old cus tomers of White Gebhart art I aS many ones as will pl«%se favor us with a call. Where may be found at all times a good as of Goods adapted to theseason. Cash Customers particularly invited to uive us a cell. BEL A WHITE, WM. H. HAMMOND. Feb. 8, 1850.


ocr: E. WASHBL'KN, "1 AS ju3t received his Fall stock of 900 .1 I Stoves, consisting of the best selected assortment of the VIC TORY PREMIUM & BUCK'S PATENT COOKING STOVES. ALSO: Fancy Air- Tight, Parlor, Box and Seven-Plate Stoves, fer 5,! Coal Wood, Ever Vefora offered iu Ottumwa, will sell as CHEAP FOR CASH as they can be bought at the river adding freight. He would call particular attention to his Buck's celebrated cooking Stoves, which pos


ocr: cm SURGEON DENTIST, tenders bis professional services to the Warranted. Office at the Ottumwa House. March 8th. citizens of Ottumwa and vicin- itr for a short time only. All operations


ocr: MUDGE & CO. Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, tfc., fyc., QTWM W&%IOWA^a


ocr: Bridgman & Reed, KEOKUK, IOWA. WHOLKSALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC O U O S Clothing, Ilats, Caps, Bonnets, Boots, Shoes, Groceries, Hardware, Queens ware, Cotton Yarn, Salt, Nails, Glass, $-c. 4-c. \\J ILL sell Goods by RETAIL, as low yy as they can be bought in the State, and by WHOLESALE at S s u s With the addition of freight on heavy articles' Particular attention will be paid to orders rROM THE COUNTRY, so that Merchants and Others at a distance, may be sure of obtain ing goods on as .fauoraWe £ertne, when ordering them, as if personally present. O U E Of all kinds, taken in exchange for goods. Feb. 23, 1849.—ylxxui. QTOVES—A new lot Premium Pat tern, large size, for sale by may 4th, A. Mudge $ co.


ocr: E W O E ST ASH LA SD. 1TH good accomodations, house large, good rooms well luruished with fur niture, and no pains spared to make the travelling community comfortable. Call and try. THOS. PING. w JU©C. 14th, 1849.


ocr: Notice. STATE OF IOWA, CotiOTY OF Distrtrict Court, SS: May Term A.S. MONROE, 1850. AMKA WILLIAMS, vs. Petition ibr Divorce. ©THO WILLIAMS. ~1V"OTICE is hereby given to Otho filed her petition in this court, praying for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony now existing between said complainant and defendant, setting forth as causes for di vorce,that defendant did willfully desert said petitionerand absent himself from her for the space of more than one year without rea sonable cause, that said defendant was guil ty of such cruel and barbarous treatment as to endanger the life of said petitioner, that said defendant offered such indignities to the person of the said petitioner as to render her situation intolerable and that the parties cannot live in peace and happiness together and that their welfare requires a separation between them. Also for a divi sion of the property, rights, erudits and ef fects, alimony and maintenance, the costs and expenses of this suit and attorneys fees. Said delendant is hereby notified and requir ed to appear in the District Court of said county on the first day of the next term thereof and show cause, the granted. w if prayer Albia, 6aid petition shall not be JONAS WESCOATT, Clerk. HEVRT B. NOTSON, February t5, 1850. any he has, why of Sol. for Complainant. Wil- ±1 liams, the defendant in the above en titled case, that Anna Williams has this day


ocr: Fresh Arrival of Fall aii S Wan ST2LI, THEY CO TIE III tetaiVSi woull r^sp1ctfully th.'ir fri n Is determine I to sdlgood i'l0Pe our 0 IBAHM n A at o ''.ill 1-leniai.iliii. Headquarlers, 4 now r^c j\_ and Winter ivinga lar^e sto::'i of Full Gool^, to which tluy invit? thi attention of an I customers gf rurally. We CHEAP, aiMft a look thio.t^h friends will tuk our stock bJfore purchasing elsewhere. Our stocij consists in part of the follow I n articles:—Cloths, Cissimsres.Sattin^tts, I Ginghams, Alpaccas, Muslins au Drilling Hardware, Queeusware, Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Molass3ss, Dri »d Peacii- es, &c., all of which we o ler ai cluap' as they can be bought in this plica. BARNETT & EDGAR. Ottumwa, Dec. 7th, 181U.


ocr: THE FIRST AND BEST FALL STOCKf A S I O N A E O O S BHOUOHT TO THE COUNTRY WE have just received a lot of New Goods, suitable for the fall trartp consisting in part of Fancy and Staplfc' Prints, Alpaccas.Cassim.^res, Satinets,Cisl|»|i mere Vesting, Cambrics, Jaconets, Bleacj*/ ed and Brown Shirtings and Sheetings, Ticks, Cotton Yarn, Uattiug, Apron Clu'ckjuJ Plaid Lins ?y, Flannels, Crape, Fringe, HiT sicry, Gloves,Mitts, Handkerchiefs,3tc. &|| A FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlert^ and Hardware, Glass and Uueenswarl^l Boots and Shoes, Nails and Castings, Oilg, Paints an I Dye Stufls ,together withacoia plete assortment of fn-shjand seasonab^ GROCERIES, all ol which will be sold low for thi or approved country produce. STREET CA8U BROTHERS. Agency City, Sept. 30th, 1849. The Nearest and Best Road —M tr


ocr: Cheap Store?! GEORGE ENUELMEY&*. WOULD respectfully inform the pul^f lie that he has opened an of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, ceries, &c- He also manufactures Boot®. Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness an Ottumwa, December 21st, Ik durability in the western country, al^ qj? which h^ will sell at Low Pmcta for cash ro approved produce. The public are invited to call and see for themselves- 1849. mfl.


ocr: LOGS LOGS GOOD saw logs, wanted at the New Saw Mill, for which the highest market price in cash will be paid, by J. ADAMS & Co. Ottumwa, Jan. 2nd 1850 tf.


ocr: MUJXiE & CO'' NEW GOODS!! 1 1ANCY & mourning Lawns, Gil hams, Irish Linen, Linen Hdk^ Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, I ings & Insert tugs, Bobinett, and Swl muslin, for eule by A. Mudg* co»


ocr: 0 0 N W A N E 10 4MIA BUSHELS wan tad, j" "vw\J for which we will p«jr the highest market price, in goods or CASH also Barley and Rye. A. MUUGEit co. March 20, '49.-W.


ocr: MAIIK H. FOOT*. Iron ami IErans Foundry* LI MACHINE SHOP, &C. BIKL1NGTON, IOWA. By Hendrie & Foote. t"l7 HO are prepared to furnish all kind* IT ot VTIAM TSI.INES, and every discrip- tion of cavunqs. Turning and Fioishiiic done in workman-like manner. P. S.—Priii ted cutalo0u 6 ol our patt ms or. any intormation desired, may be ha I bv addressing a letter to us at Burlington, march 15 tf


ocr: THE DES MOINES COITICIER 18 Pl'HLIMIKD KVEKV Hi IDA V BY Street & Warden, Editors and Proprietor*. TERMS: IV o Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, Two Dollars and fifty rents,within 6 months, Inree dollars at the expiration of the year. (Cr* Ko subscription will be discontinued ulltil all arrearages are paid, unless at the option ol the Publishers. Business Caids.


ocr: New Tailor Slioflf* M. FOX, w7 HAVING located in Ottumwa, is pre pared to do tailoring in the best stvK Having had a number ot years experi"nce in the business, he Hatters liiinselt that h* will be able to please all who may favor him with their work. Cutting done on the shor test notice. May 3st, 181V.


ocr: J. D. Ilrritl, ATTORNEY AT LAW, OTTUMWA, IOWA Wux practice in the CouiU of Wappelui and other counties of the Tliird Judicial Dis trict, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt attention given to the collection of claims in the river counties, and the sale of land war mpts. Aug. 8, '48L—Ij.


ocr: Fresh Arrival or Fall and Winter pi STILL THEY CO.TIE! THE NSW FIRM OF A E & Still Remaining at Headquarters, AHE now receiving a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, to which tfi'.y woul I respectfully iuvitj th^ attention of their friends and customers generally. We are determined to sell goods CHEAP, an I hope our friends will take a look through our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Our stock consists in part of the follow ing articles:—Cloths, Cassi meres, Sattinetts, Ginglnms, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drilling Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, Nails,1 Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Mohssess, Dri?.d rOttumwa, Peach es, &c., all of wliich we oiler as chjap tn they cau be bought in this pl.icc. i "BARNKTT & KDGA1L Dec. 7 th, 1810. if


ocr: New Cabinet Snop! T. A/fAYLOU, HAYING permanently located in Ot-! tumwa, would take this method of in-®* forming the citizens of the Des Moines Yal ley that he has on hand and will m&nuiac- i 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 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. Shop opposite the -'Western Hotel," un der the Odd Fellows Hall. CHtumwa,, Nov. 2d 1840.- 3m LAND OB WARRANTS, a Credit! airfield i or Iowa City if desired. J. D. DEVIN. Ottumwa, November 29th. BOOTS Boots, Kip do., morocco do., Shoes, Pumps, Ladies Kid Shoes, rocco do., childrens do,, for sale by 1 & SHOES—Men's thick


ocr: URGE SALES -AN ft SMALL, PROFITS!! 4'A Nimble Sixpence is better than w „.. Slow Shilling." iTt/ST in receipt of a large and |J stock of Fancv and Staple DRY-GOODS Also "^poots and Shoes, Hats & Caps. Call j|ee. No trouble to show Goods. for small profits. THOS. PING. Ashland, Dec. 14th, 1849.


ocr: Fresh Arrival of Fall and .4 HE now r.'ceivin»a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, lo which thjy woull respectfully inviti th? attention of their friends and customers generally. Wc are determiii'j I to s 11 goods CHEAP, anl hope our fri.ni Is will iki a look through our etock b:'l"or purchasing elsewh Our stock consists in part of tha follow ing articles:—Cloths, Cissiineres,Sattinetts, Ginghams, Alpaccas, Muslius and Drillings Hardware, U.u.-cuswar Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots ail I Shoes of all kindsu Coifee, Sugar, iea, Molasscss, Dried Peach es, 6cj., ad of which we o'fer aj cheap is they can ba bought in this placj. Winter STJ1.L, TIl.'-V CJJIE'.ll BKSj THS fllilW FIRM 0i' BA iiM: iT & Lixait, Stilt Remaining at Headquarters, UARNETl' & EDGrA$.| Ottumwa, Dec. 7th, 181*.


ocr: The Nearest and Best Road CALIFORNIA! ALL those intending to emigrate to ltornia, will do well to call at my store aud supply themselves witb an outfit, such as Ready Blade Clothing, Suitable for the journey, Bowie KuirX Revolvers and various kinds of Pistols Blank ets, Budalo Roues, &c. Together with all kinds of Dry Goods, Boots, Slio^L Hats and Caps, which 1 wills 11 at reduCM prices. M. LANGSDOHlf. 4^eucv City, Iowa, Jan. 16, 185U.


ocr: OWINGwith to the tremendous rush of Agency City, March 25th, 1850. bW* mess which they have been ovfr run for the last three weeks, have entirely neglected tho Printer, which is the causa of their not sooner advertising their Jarge and well assorted stock of Spring: and Sumuier O O S teceltefl' during the current montft. ing plenty of "mi BAMK SOKT" left and ev ery aay arriving, they invite their friend* and the public to "keep up thi pressure.Ir"


ocr: HAVINGto New^Tailor Shog^ removed to Agency City,iap|||r, 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 hjn with their work. Cutting done on the shot test notice. May 3st, 1849,


ocr: MUDGE & CO'% NEW GOODS! I^ANCY & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen Hdkint Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edr ings & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, for sale by A. Mudge if eo. may 4th, 1849.


ocr: »"«OLD!^| E• WASHBURN has just returned from the river, whare he has laid in a large and well selected assortment of cinnati and St. Louis Cooking Stoves, Of all sixes CHEAP FOR CASH as they can be bought freight. Cin and prices, among be found which any the celebrated BUCK'S PATTERjf Of Double Oven air-tight Stove, wklch he challenges the world to produce their equal, in every point essential to a good cooking stovt ALSO Sugat'f^rtles, Tog Irons, Waffle Irons for stoves, Frying Pans, Pressed Ware, Britan nia ware, and Ja[anued tin ware all of which he will sell as at the river addling I N -W A E Of Every Description, Manufactured and kept constantly on hand. —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. WASHBURN returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for past fa vers. Call and see him and enquire about his Boy, and lie will sell you good bargains. Ottumwa, March 15th, 1850.


ocr: NEW GOODS, At the Store of D. P. IS SKEEP fy Co., near the Ottumum Ferry Land ing. ri^ HEY have just received and are now I opening their large and general assort ment of Spring «Sc Summer Goods, of the latest styles, purchased in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Cincinnatti, by an experi enced hand. They consist in part, of Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Bonnets Trimmings, Boots & Shoes, Hardware, Queensware, Glassware Groceries, which they will sell very low for cash, or approved country pro duce. Please call and examine before buying else where, as it may be to your advantage. QlUunwa, May 9th 1850. tf


ocr: O N W A N E 1A BUSHELS A VjVW for which we will the highest market price, in goods CASH also Barley and Rye. A. MUDGE A oe, March 29. '49.-ly.


ocr: Wanted, Cords of Tan Bark. 100 WANTED Tan by the undersigned, at his Yard in Ottumwa, 75 Cords of Black Oak Bark, and 23 Cords of White Oak Bark, for which he est market price. will pay the high JOHN M.tt laan if W. ROSft.


ocr: THE FIRST AyI) BEST FALL STOC A S I O N A E O O S BROUGHT TO THE COUNTRY W E have just received a lot of New Goods, suitable for the fall trade, consisting part of Faucy and Staple, Prints. Alpaccas.Cassim r's, Satin 'ts.Cish mere Vesting. Cunhrics, Jicon ts. Bleich edand Brown Shirtings and Sheetings, Bed Ticks, Cotton Yam, Batti rj, Apron Checks, Plaid Liusey, Flannels, Crape, Fringe, Ho siery, Gloves, Mitts, Handkerchiefs, acc. 6tC* —alk— A FULL assortment of Fancy Cutlery and Hardware Ul is* an I i '"eiis.vare, Boots and Shoes. Nails an I Castings, Oils, Paints an I D/e St.i:l's ,togethei- with a com plete assortm nt of fr sh an i seasonable GllOCERLES, all of which will be sold low for the cUMp or approved country pro luce. SfREE BROTHERS. Agency City, Sept. 3Qth, I81i, Cheap Store!


ocr: has arrived at Agency City, tdrre he is now opening one of ths LARQttaT and most *olen- diJ Vl^ ITT 'Prfv i i i L'} 1 O i 1 At Airnrj' Cilyt! *. LAI! G3D 1 stocks of 0RF, •^AKES this method to inform the pie of the Des Moines Valley that he Peo- STAPLE A N A N Y •DRY ttOODS, E A Y -M A E O I I I N O E W E U Y I I A W A U CKOCERiCS, ,'vc. Ac., Kver brought to ihis county. He will con -tantly keep on hand s ich goods as ar1 usu allv kept or nee led in this country, which for as'i, Cft fnj f'rt lacr, Pitr-i. I keep a wholesale Hour-e in St. Louis, »*nd am connected with Importing Houses in New York and Philadelphia, which will enable me to sell at St. Louis pri •?, Com and examine th" prices and quality of mv goods for yourselves. I am satisfied that 1 ly a CASH BCSINE.S-, fori to sell Goods have never been olFer"d so low in this country. As intend to do exclusive- all can s-e that.I can af- CHEAPKB I M. LANGSDORF. November 2d, IVotice. STATE OF Io WA, Dl-trtri .t Court. SS: May Term it. d, iUKTY or Mo*nor, iSoO. ANSA WILLIAMS, than rchants who do a credit business. I will pledge myself i that 1 will sell to merchants at wholesale at I St. Louis prices. I will have goods arri- I ving all through tin season, unless when th Navigation is closed.


ocr: NEW FIRM. THE undersigned would give notice that th y will continue husin-'ss at th form-'riv woul I be happy to wait on all of th ol I cus tom rs of White & Gebhart un I as nun,' new ones as will pl -ase favor us with a ill. Wh •re may be fo md at all ton's a 'Stoca occupi nl by White & Gt-bhart, iinij good as sortment of Goods adapted to tlie season. Cash Customers are particularly iiivit' i to ^ive usa«^. liliLA WU1TE, WM. H. HAMMOND. 'Sebst'S^ I8i0.


ocr: NOTICE Notice to Pre-Emption Claimanti, LAND OFFICE, Fairlield, Iowa. March 20, 1850. is hereby given, that plats of Townships Nos. 73 of Ranges ot.32. 33 & 34 dso. Townships 74 of nges 32 & 33 were received at this uiiicc on die 18ih inst. CEO. WILSON, Register. W. WALLACE,Receive^*


ocr: N E W I I O E AT ASHLASD. \\r ITH good accomodations, house large. good rooms well furuished with fur niture, an.l no pains spared to make the t.avelling community comfortable. Call and try. TU06.


ocr: Fresll Arrival or Stilt Eemai.iing at Ilciitlquariers, ARE now receiving a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, to which they would respectfully invite th* attention of their friends and customers generally. We are determine I to sell goods CHEAi', and hope our trien Is \yill till i B11 I* rc THS NSW FIRM OF n urvs: SIX ail. IIICtL/l IS SHU, Til Elf ejtT.Tl a 1:1^ ir, take a look our stock before purchasing els^v.Ii *r.\ Our stock consisto part Qf f0i)0w. n* articles:—Cloths, Cassimeres.Sattinetts* Gin^h ii^, Alpaccas, Muslins an I Drilling^ Hardware, Uu-eenswar Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Collee, Sugar, lea, MoUssess, Dri -d Peach es, 6tJ., ail of which w 1 o fer a: cheap as they cau be bought in this pi ic:. liARNii.l i" & EDaAR. Ottumwa, Doc. 7th, 1849. throu0h


ocr: 30,000 Fruit Trees FOR SALE AT THE OTTUMWA NURSERY. CONSISTING of 129 varieties of Apples, 8 of Pears, 8 of Plums, 6 of .Cherries, 3 of Grapes, 8 of Rose Bushes, 4 Raspberries. The trees are fmm two to 4 years growth, grafted in the root, the grafts having been selected from bearing trees of the choicest varie ties. Also, 20,000 Osage Orange, or hedge plant,!of a suitable size for planting in hedges. SAMUEL COMER.


ocr: E. E. GAY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IK Drugs, fttcbicines, Chemicals, CD Us, PAINTS DYE-STI FFS, DRUGGIST'S GLASS WARE, Burlington, Iowa. COT" 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** March 1/50


ocr: Fresh Arrivnl or Fall and Winter "-a mis STILL THEY COME!!! THE EW FIRM OF V BARRETT AI EDCMAR, Still Remaining at Headquarters, ARE now receiving a large stock of Fall and Winter Goods, to which they would respectfully invite th» attention of their friends and customers generally. We are determine 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, Cassi meres, Sattinetts, Ginghams, Alpaccas, Muslins and Drillings Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Coffee, Sugar, Yea. Molassess, Dried Peach es, &c., all of which we offer a cheap as they can be bought in this place. BARNETT & EDGAR. Ottumwa, Dec. 7 th, 1849.


ocr: URGE SALES AMDSHALL PROFITS!! "J? Nimble Sixpence is better than a Slow Shilling. JUST in receipt of a large and splendid stock of Fancy and Staple DRY-GOODS Also—G roceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots and Shoes, Hats &. Caps. Call and see. No trouble to show Goods. Selling for small profits. THOS. PING. Ishland, Dec. 14th, 1819.


ocr: NEW GOODS! I^TANCY & mourning Lawns, Ging hams, Irish Linen, Linen Ildklfs, Silk and Cotton, do. Book muslin, Edg ings & Insertings, Bobinett, and Swiss muslin, for sale by A. Mudgefy co. uu.y 4th, 1849.


ocr: New Cabinet ShopI T. ATTAYTM:, 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 Cabinet Furniture, That is needed in this part of the country, of good materials and finished in a neat anil 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. Shop ooposite the -'Western Hotel," wi der the Odd Fellows Hall.


ocr: New Tailor Shop. M. \\7FOX, 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 won. Cutting done on the shor test notice. May 3st, 1849.


ocr: Cheap Store GEORGE ENGELMEYER. WOULD respectfully inform the pub lic that he lias opened an assortment of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Gro ceries, &c He also manufactures Boots Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness and durability in the western country, all of which he will sell at Low PRICES for cash or approved produce. The public are invited to call and see for themselves. Otlumwa, December 21st, 1840. 6m.


ocr: I N O W N •ran, 'They comc, they see, Miey Bi Is the motto at the OTTUMWA ST since the arrival of their Spring Stock the "Slow and easy Line." They hav^ ceived several cords of N e w o o y which th'y will disposs of at rsdu^d ces, aud which consist in part of the lowing articles, vb: American,English and Fre:r:h Broad Cli Cassimeres, Satinetts, Bofs un M: S U E W E A And a lorg? assortment of Prints hams ol every description an 1 pri(i? Mous de laiv:s, alpaccas and bomba^ Bleached Shirtings an 1 Drillings, Apron checks, an.I brown HoIIanls. Canvass, padding, an I siik s^rg^s, Vestings, Shawls an I ?itk Hm ikff 's. Silk Cravats. Cttona il Liuni hcHi T'«, Plain and ftg'd Jackon't* i cambriu, Bisliop La was an! Bohhi dts, Lacs, Footings andE.lgiugs, Swiss and liouk inusiins, Hosiery and Glovi scf *.v nr descriptio Straw and Leghorn bonnits, Stip rior lot of bonnet Tdmmityjlt' Ribb-iiis, Silk,Twist un Vhreadf Hooks hii.l Eyes, braid and cords. Gimps, fringes, combs, buttons, Heavy lot of brown muslins, Indies Parasols a iarge ass0rtat3f|^ Umbrellas a good suppl/. Also: Hats, Gaps, Boots anl Sluts, Hardware, Uueensw re, VIDI, VIM. lr»f Ottumwa, March 22i, 1850. .. Nails, Salt, &c. &e. Our old customers and the iblie geaatj ally arc requested to give us a call. S. RICHARDS.


ocr: Boots end Shoes, Iron, Nailt J[ Catlings,Hardware,Tin 4" Qtteetw Mtare, Points, Oils and Dye Stvjfs, etc., etc., etc., A general and full assortment always on hand and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHER8. Agency Ciiy, Iowa, aug. '4.-tf


ocr: A. MUDGE & CO. Dealers in Dry fioods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens ware, Moots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, fyc., fyc., OTTUMWA, IOWA,


ocr: Duliloi.cga, Aug. 2nd, 1850. tf. Dr. F. «. 3Zc Clin tick, Y S I I A N & S U E O N KSl'ECTFULLY tenders his profes sional Fcrvices to the citizt ns of Dah lo.ie^a end vkinity. Office at his residence, lJiililonega, Wapello county, Iowa.— vVhcrc he may at all times be found except •when el-sent on professional business.


ocr: ROBE15V I. OITERS THOMAS, HI. D. his rofessional services to the eitizens of Ottumwa, and vicinity, ice at the Drug Store formerly occu pied by Wm, S. Carter & Co., where he will attend to all professional calls with which [tjmay be favored. Ottumwa, Iowa, June80th 1850, tf.


ocr: 9, D. Devin, ATTORNEY AT LAir, OTTUMWA, IOWA "W'ILL practice in the Couits of Wappello and other counties of the Third Judicial Dis trict, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt attention given to the collection of claimsin the river countieB, and the sale of land war rants. Aug. 8, '48.—If.


ocr: T1IE IFS LOINES (OI'HIEH IS PUBLISHED EVER* FRIDAY BY Street & Warden* Editors and Proprietors. E S iSro per annum, if paid'lM Two Dollars and fifty cents,within 6 months, Three dollars at the expimtion of the year. No subscription will be discontinued until nil arrearages are paid, unlesa at the ftption of the Publishers.


ocr: I. IV. Ellsberpy, Attorney and Counselor ul Law, and SOLICJ TOR IN lIMNCER F, OTVimWA, IOWA. "TY7'ILL practice in the several Courts of W Wapello and surrounding counties. All business entrusted to his care will re ceive prompt and faithful attention. Col lections carefully attended der Odd Fellows' Hall. april 19,1850.-y UK Office Wi


ocr: Dr. F. €J. IttcClintick, I I Y S I I A N & S U E O N EJSPECTFULLY tenders liis profes L\ sionul services to the citizens ol Dah je^a i,nd vicinity. Office a this residence, In Uahlonega, Wapello county, Iowa.— Where he may at all times be found except when absent on professional business. Daltlonega, Aug. 2nd, 1850. tf.


ocr: *HE DES ItlOINtS (OIKIER PUBLISHED EVEKV FRIDAY 'V reet & Warden, ^Editors and Proprietors. E S Two Dollars per annuhrr, if paid in advance, Two Dollars and fifty rents,within 6 months, Three dollars at the expiration of the year. CC"F" NO subscription will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, unless at the -option of the Publishers.


ocr: KOBEUT I. THOMAS, IB. I. LFFEKS his professional services to the citizens ol Ottumwa, and vicinity. Office at the Drug Store formerly occu pied by Wm. S. Carter dt Co., where he will Ittend to all professional calls with which He may be favored. I Ottttmwa, I,\va. June 20th 1 B')0, tf.


ocr: ELECTION, I»IO\»AY, 5 th SECRETARY OF STAT*, £8AAC COOK, of Linn cour&f. AUIMTOB, WILLIAM H. SEE VERS. of TRSASURKB, «VAN JAY, oj 1 Henry. •TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, JAMES NOSLER, of Wapello. FOR CONGRESS, .GEORGE G. WRIGHT, Van Buren county. TOR STATE SENATORS £ETER KNOX, of Wapello co. FOR REPRESENT ATI VFS, E W A U E Y O A S O E N CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT, JOHN C. CAMPBELL. 'I ..YJUDOE OF PROBATE, ail^SOHN D. DEVIIf. COUNTY COMMISSIONER, .CLEMENS C. GLEASON.


ocr: LOOS LOGS! COOD saw logs, wanted at the New gaw for which the highest market price in cash will be paid, by J. ADAMS & Co. •Ottumwa, Jan. Sad 1860%"


ocr: Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Nails Castings,Hardware,Tin $ Quccnt toare, Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, etc,, etc., etc., general and full assortment always on tnd and for sale cheap for cash, by STREET BROTHERS.


ocr: Vli£ DBS PCBLT Street J*** 38 COUHIEB |tY FRIDAY BY Warden, Ed\to 'roprietmt. |r S Two Dollars ]or Two Dollars and) Three dollars av tf tCF* No subKcrii jQlitil all arreara#! option of the Publl 'w. if paid in advance, ?i! ts,within 6 months, tpjmtion of the year. 1 will be discontinued paid, unless at the i rt. a Cards. 1/5 I. N. orney and Co\ SOLICITOR] OTTUMI "%TT ILL practice i W' Wa pello au«| HU business entr «eive prompt and lections carefully at| irr Odd Fellows' aprilUUa&O.-y arroursv AT LA tv Ottumi ''VXJ'ILL attend pu to all profess.! cd to his cfije in t? .counties. I leberry, \srlior at Law, and IV CHANCERY, A, IOWA. the several Courts of grounding counties. »to his care will re fulr attention. Coi led to. Office un ill. Poiff, [OLICITOR I.KT CTFAVCNTR, a, Iowa. (i tually and faithfully [oimi business intrust- iis and the adjoining april'26th, 1890. ». 11 Tin, iT LAWi IOWA OTTUMWi WILL practice in the and otlier counties of t| Iric.t, and in the Suprf Attention given to the the liver counties, and cants. jure Ott JUI is of Wappello I Third Judicial Dis |e Court. Prompt |lection of claimsln Bale of land war Lug. 8, '48.—ly. Bertrnnd rones, A O N E V OTTUMWA, ILL practice in thJ and 5th Judicial "W ttumwa, June 8th, iJ A W )WA, Jurts of the 3rd districts and the le. W. A. Tlioi»m*on, itornej and Covnsrfhs at Law, and SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY, Ottumwa, Ioira. "VTTJ OULD it.-spectfully iftioi the cit TT zens ot Wapello a»ut» he surround ing counties u at lie will punctualy attend to all professional business intrusted to his care. Ottvmma. Dec. Mth, 1849.


ocr: Mli DGE & C0~ Dealer* in Dry Goorin, Groceries, Hardware, Queenswart, Moots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, $c., 4*c., OTTUMWA,IOWA.


ocr: ROBERT I. THOMAS, M. D. p\FFEHS his professional services to the citizcns of Ottumwa, and \icinity. 1 (office at the Drug Store formerly occu pied by Wm. S. Carter & Co., where he will II tend to all professional calls with which t! may be favored. -L Ottumwa, Iowa,June20th 1850, tf.


ocr: *. 11 r. F. «. iUcCliiiticL, 1 Y S I I A N & S U E O N i ESPECTFULLY tenders his profes i-ional services to the citizens of Dah lone^a and vicinity. Office at his residence, in Dahione^a, Wapeilo county, Iowa.— Where he may at all times be found except when absent on professional business. Duhloiu-ga, Aug. 2nd, 1850. tf.


ocr: LARGE SALES AMJSS vU PROFI TSU ^Nimble Sixpence is bidlcr '.Uun cf Slow Shilling in receipt of a large and splendid stock of Fancy and Stapl "DRY-GOODS. Also •••Groceries. Hardware, an.l Sho's, Hats & Caps. Call and No troubb to show Goods. Sdling small profits THOS. PING. Ashland, Dee. 14th, 1819.