Demoine courier.

ocr: NEW STOVE I N S O TF AVIVO opened Shop in Ottumw^fcr I the «aleof Stoves and Manufacture of Tin Ware, iu nil its varieties, I respectfully solici'e share of patronage from the Citizens of Oi tumw.n and Wapello County, ard adjoining Co inties, where they will always find a good article at the lowest prices. Having id many years experience Winy 'jur.nt ss, 1 feci competent to execute any woiir n:ny line 1 may be favored with. IItluiic Rooting executed with care and veatners Copper ami 7in gut it ring of ant} required thape, A'f^lutinig and Spun!i/gheadt fna'le copper tin or zine. flint licit of AJurhiitrri/ qjp any article for the Putf** tent ('Jflcc Jobbing 'f 0/ ait kin as und in s mil Mcttals that tan be done ia a n Shop. Shop en Main Street, nexti«or to tho 6a keiT. GEORGE SMITH. ilftuBiwa March 20th. I«5fl.--ne5tf.


ocr: WATCH M1K1S&1 f9 AND F-'\ JEVVELHV. BHADSHAW & Watchmakers and Jewelers, OMi JIU A, IOWA. Clocks, Watches, Jewelrfv and eve.ytlung in tliat line rt peared and war ranted. A good S:ock of Jewelry kept on iiana.and for sale at reasonable pi ices (pgr Orders from a distance promptly at teijUwd to. Ottumwa, October 9ih.-ly.

place_of_publication: Ottumwa, Iowa

publisher: R.H. Warden


ocr: tieiieral Land Agency, Si KIITCHELL, HforEthes A V e a i s e a u O i e i n O u w PURCHASE AND SALE OF FARMfc, WILD LANDS. ANDTOWN PRO/ WRTY. PURCHASE.. SAlrfi 4ND LOCATIOaN OF LAND JVVARRANTS, PAYMENT OF TAXES, Ac. Notaries Public, and having thtfrinl mmpUtt abstract at lands in this county, w will nive particular attention to the examinatioi of Titles and Conveyancing. We are also con uected with General Land Agencies in Chicago and iiur/ingt'on, and those having property to dispose of, ot wanting to purchase, will tind it to their ad vantage to call. Office in Court House, no. 4. yy. BKOWN k MITCHELL.


ocr: ®f frnc S|irjn3 $ Ouramct £kH|n!$ EVER OFFERED IS THE COUNTY. ^r' J.T~e~ ,!in' S O K .Tjveeds, Jeans eod Fiock and a*ck CoaU, all caijrs and styits. Citasinere, Satinet, Jeans, Tweeds, Duck. B»unfI» kf- C? T)T~ I .C! T** W Louis, oer usual fall sttpply of QnGow't. fancy Gocdt a*1 Natiexs. Jjjnmtt, Uibtktiij und fitrnuhiag GjoIi, U its, nnd Shcts, Otrihcart. G'rccv-irr. ire»| «ii?i %9 A'ai'j, Sask% Ght:stv JO LU-I P*i*tt $c. kc. Just hi by Ra!I Boafl froat Boston .Tlaitcil'cieSitrurs. I -~J5L Largest &, Most tomplcte Jeu Linen and Marseilles *lencea, Li vests. Fine Shirts, Under Shirty. Drawers CraraN, Ties, Gloi es, Hosiery fee. &c. Groceries, Choice lfees, Teas, Stiffs. Syrnpa. Molasses, Tobacco*, Dried Fruit, Kar sins. Nuts, Cheese, Candies, Cod Fi-h an.! Mackerel, extra Cigars, Chocolate, Spices. I I' 11


ocr: ,y to them of every siieaad quality BOOTS. SHOES, AND V 4 i v WHOLE SALE .A\ TAih. A A V K S WOULD lespectfully inform the public th»t he is in rece.p hia Spring Stick of s°ods iu his Inn', whi. he cr 11 supply to all x,h will favor w»th a eall n better terms than ever oli'ered in this unty. Having a complete assortment, from Hie riNEsr GAITKR, to the COAHSEST 6TOCA. tne'wunts of all can be satis fied iu quality and pricet. Having been inform ed that th«»re arc children coming into this State every day t**irt.y barefooted, 1 just say to then parents, that I have Shoes for ility. A. L. 0MM«BS» May GRAVES. 1Mb, 18M. no.I2y XJ JLi A. 11 Xi XMst: WU/i L* _I A' ii 1 it 1 /''n jii


ocr: Ottumwa, May 29th, 1856. AMHltO YPES. \\n. XV. JOHM\, WOULD say to his ohi tr erds and the ptiblic generally, thai he has opeped Rooms over Major & Bro's. St^re, lately ocupicd by F. A. C. Foreman, for thepiirjose of carrying the Ambroyping business permanently Pictures lake.'i 0.1 ulass or paper, in the be-l style of the art, aud prices saliifactoiy. The public are invited to eall and exaasiae speci mens. fl8* Chemicals and Stock for salfim


ocr: NEWISTOCK"! DeaiilUva ^p» i»i^ Spill* •licr ji M&. SOW ONE OF.r!fK f. VKUE^r A SH/ N IN «*ra»c all o i' /yVilie le.wh.part tbc urtie'pfc rn*o*nm i.. it b-i A.I isr |'n khmt time, (-roflip.t ^tayto| ™d t'A^n puati'iners, we wili,'n« here- rilMWA. •ofrrtt. sell at tt-ry small prof.ti We will heretofore uk« a!V kkidi of Pro dace in exchange for Good* fy 'f'ht Indies ara requested to-call snd era mine oaf haRdj*omVsr&k of Bonnets, JDras* iSnni-« Shoes.• •I PU*M«'Y Jk Cq.. O'tu.nwi hpr'.y rt:fi, 185C. that sre'eom^nstd our sioek.


ocr: joim pi nnof, WHOLliSALi: and KluTAIl. ttrustk UcAkiiies, Paints, Yarn I sites, jQlls uut\ Wyc-Stuff« Gr/aM and Gtusswart, Perfumery ^c,, OTTUMWA, IOWA. Keep constantly on hand all the leadinf Pat ent Medicines the day. May 1st "bti-ulO-if.


The daily Gate City. [volume]

ocr: rnjll. sutwcribcr. ai.—.u. to tie- ba.anw iomary 4,185«, I TIM BK IV//, August 10, 1455. uAVT Pfrmanmtl/ TEN THOUSAND D0M.AI1S WORTH OK E A Y A E O I N AT THE W a i n o o i i i i S o e \o. JO Wain Keoknk. ut A t4«kJ, nuifr .rnth,. date to th fir«t of March next. *11 *11 kinds of winter clothing at Extern cost 1 he ohjeet lieingto make room f-r a m.unm,.tb stock springand summer clothing. Now the time for those w ho have nor yet «ti|.p!ie th.-mselv.- to do *u at redo, ed pri(v«. BKOm F: & ST "i- V .. s o v e s The subscriUi--, proprie tors id the Empire Stove Works, Ht. Lotii'*, *H«g leave to inform Move Dealers in Iowa that have established a br, of their house in Keol u k where they U1 Keep.-oil stantlv on hand a I and well-assorted --k of Cooking A Unit iu* Stoves, Amoiio the formet they would particular at tention to tUi' 'Mji.Wen Era" Hot-air C*k Stove, which has now stood the their branch in Keokuk will 200 bdls iron wire U»* 4 to 20 1,500 bxs tin plale. as sorted 20 cases sheet tine. COJISIMAIY RUPPUW, oeO bis b'led A ctiar 'ual sheet iron, 110s. 12 to 27 do Russia Irori 50 do imitation do 290 dos try y Uu aled corner of nn and Jf A iiramh or thr Fa., inrorporaled the «ure of that State, with perpetual charter. RArt LIT. L. II I)Ai.norr, Professor of B'»ok keeping afid Commercial sciences. J. S. Dtiii) an, the best off-hand Penman in the Wc.-t, Proftssor of Business and Ornamental Pen m» ns hi p. c. HKNJ. DAKWIH. uicinborof the Burlington bar, l*Tofcjisor of Mercantile Law. The course training iu thi* Institution compri ses six different methods ol Keeping Boks, by dou ble entry applied to every -purtment of trade, In dividual par iier.-)up. Retail. Wholesale. Shipping, Iinpcrtiuf:, Ex]MHtiiig.C.)inuii-siun. Exchange, Bank ing, Manufacturing ami )m|oucd, C)mpuny busi iii'ss. Ab)ut hr)- hutidr)«d t'oniKiercial Computa tion.*, explaining many bu-iiicss operatIOUSnot found in common Arithmetic*, a comprehensive course of Busiin-s Penmanship. Busiircs* Forti.s aud business i Letters. Iaity Ltn tures on Commercial Law and Sci nets. An efegant diploma, under i the seal of the Slate College »f Pt nn.-ylvania,signed I by the Faculty, i.» grant! il to those who jwss a satis factory examination. This in -trument will be found a pa.-sjiort. to the confidence ol every business house, in any section of the Union, buff's Book-keeping, hi- fine mt. stock of Clothing ai Furnishing W. S. HOOKI.. Ai t.' N,. 'i Mv.t. lK-twe a n i n n e s S o k 10,000 lb bratiers' cop pcr 14,000 do cop'r bott'ias 2 cases sheet 'g copr 2,ooo Ibj bnuui kettles pans, Tinner's »ols and M'.ichin«i». Rivets, Ears. .S«id»?r. Addering Irons, Pressed Ware, viz: Plates, Pat ties, bucket and Te.» Kettle Coders. Ac. Japanned Ware, an extensive adornment, all of which, thry are deU-rmine)! to sell at lowest market rates, iwtb at Ht. uis and Keokuk, and would respectfully iuvitethe •Mention of purchasers to their -toek. BRIDGE A BROTHER. *cp231yd W. S. MOOKE, Agent, Kookuk, Iowa. ST LOUIS AND ALBANY STOVES, Consisting in part of the allowing varieties CHARTER OAK, MAY FLOWER, GOLDEN ERA. BLACK DIAMOND, OOLDEN llARP PREMIUM, YOUNG AMERICA PARLOR 8T0VI, PKlZi: PRLMIl'M, SELF REGULATING Ac., Ac., DO. n" r'ir sale b" E W U E & O holes t'caler- iti €'upper 1 Sheet Iron, Hollow i,,i-o- t',.- in usive a-j no o i .j t-.ve- ii. tins market, an-l v* i^d^e "urseiees Sell a ir lower than any hous» in this eity. Orders solicited from any part of the country, and promptly attend*! to at No."77, Main Street, between 3d and 4th, Keokuk, Iowa. October 1st, 1855. I (ill CASH I Vd.I SIVl I V. 1 1 I k i a V CO., ?*•. 85 ifain fctrf t, Im iuoi TU.rtl and ourtti, KI OKt K, IOW.I i l-t o a latp Dr| tioocls Variety Oood§, Carpet*, HI.AIl-n tl»l. (lOllllX., Ac., Which are of! t. I. at Wj|.»l.u 1, K .r i:! "1 Ml. VERY LOW PRICES. To the retail trade we wald »uy, ttiat nuv ,ut- tuade arrang n»eu»s iu „Ur to, wearenow fully preparitd for it, and all who wish t» boy CHE 1* toll CASH, a om: Httici: OSLY, tsu -HO ui II 3d Jt *lh, KK"iKT TC, Iowa 1 te*t uf two years, and hu* not its equal th- Mis •issippi valley and e Golden llarp," be- 11.4 a greaaly intproved ^mium Cook Stove. Their assortment of 1! cat 1 hg Stoves ftr wo «l ai.d x,al is extensive.-— Some entirely new pat terns, one ef which, the Young America, a splendid parlor stove,re cently patented, will be und su|*-rior to any it v ntioji the age for ra iiating hi-at. They have oi sale al their store in iiouis, from which 1.000 do spelter 3,000 do block tin 5 caees Porcelain kettles and sauce pan* E. W. BUEL A BRO r»- invit 1 t.. call and cxamiii- our Goods aud prices. VIATM U O K E Y & S Y O S K K s s O I I I Setauil ai., door* ,4uderton's old staa4 eu.iiiie then, to keep pace with tbeir Set«ud ai., 2 door* souili of buton. IHL Proprietors tv, r.--.-nt iy fi't- el up an Ofln-e, i .- .t- i| ab.ve rapidly tncr.-asin^ bu* ,tt this I-" I he *, -nt ioi, ,,f inzi \M, .niiHtiims S• tit.. ^. V EXFKESS ARRANGEMENT. i HI generally, i- dn-ectvii to tiii», a.* the raf.'*t, surcct. an-l h^K-edieat method for the iranri*rta'i PRINCIPAL CITIES A N I) o YV N S IN THE Ordeia for the purebaM of Hoods,or to any particular house, will be promptly attended to. Alei, CXH-t.K' rtW*H IlitlK, .—Sind Keokak, August 22,1 BI'KEnOTO.Y SIMISS men MOSEr, GOODS, PACKAGES AND HUNULES iu St. Lc uis or any intermediate p.int. Also, to all the V W. A H. Il'.KER, Iui|sirters aud Wholesale dealers, art' in reo ipt of mucli the largest stock which they have a« yet ever displaytxi to the mer chants of Iowa, Mi.-ouri and Illinois, to which thi-y ask atteution, and guaranty to be at St. Louis prices. S pt. 7, IS55.—diw •Her* -antlle t'ellefe MES'SllOVKLS,—A large stock (to arrive) for l.firlala. il- sale low by 8 W. A H. TUCKER. the celebrated Float- Wing ASHING MACHINES Knuckcls W ashing Ma hine, for salt SCOOP& !—Iron and steel. i,'ur VXES!AXES!t—Ilunt'sCollins' i A. H. HE AS LDP. N I 0 N. TfDIS. e t,11. h. W. A TUCKER. jj^IlOT GUNS,—A lot of double-barrelled shot gui^ some fine, for sale low by S W. A H. TUCKER. I}v'TT«AR SAWS.—All sues of tfee St. Louis Circu lar Saws, warranted by S. YV. A 11. TUCKER. MANDRELS, Sli"V for Circular Saws. f.,r sale by S. W. A H- TUCKER. EI' G•RAIN AF1) T'.'^GS.—The different qualities of Iron, Brass aud b,'vel. '"r ''J1 6. YV. A 11. TUCKER. AND MATTOCKS.- —A supply of Germaa steel and east steel ptiinted ^'icks and Mattocks als», stone picks aud sledgce, for sal«' by S. W. A TUCKER. att'r low by S. W. A H. 7^'CKER. Simino."v'» I-'p* piiK-ott's, White's and Wilson's axes, a 'Hrl* stock for sale low by S. W. A H. TUCKE^- LATFORM Scales, from 7001b,- and upwards,) WViit. a K Hardware and Cutlery. I AIX TUADE.

place_of_publication: Keokuk, Iowa

publisher: J.B. Howell


ocr: CHINOS. SHEET MUSIC, INST1U CTION BOOKS All instrument* Mild are warranted at EMtern I S I A respectfully inviu IC K(*OM «f the*ub aii) i up tr Ss f~^ pupil- at hi-* roomsr.r m*tru« tion oil the PIANO A Nit ni:i,ODl() andal*- in 11 ut the PIANOS, MELODEONS, •*, «ri'l ARV, 111 !!.•». VIOI.1W, 4 ,offered in Iowa. price*. kSSbK" novl2dw r-r im 0 ». 1 tn8it Singing, Cultivation of the Volt e, Ac Tkkm«.—Private |»r |r '24 lesson* I 12. given a! residence, 15.


Council Bluffs bugle. [volume]

ocr: 1 SPECIAL NOTICE®. IOO Choice Lots, StfuateS in Befits,Addition to Council Bluff* For »«le by CASAflX TEST. Oct. 23, v5u33tf Land on Time! WE are constantly receiving Land tor time location, and ara now prepared to entriea for settlers and others at moderate CA88ADY k. TFST. atif 21,%l. n24tf llenn, Williams A Co.'a New and accurate Towoship Maps of ju»t rue and for sale at the post office. Utf.

place_of_publication: City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

publisher: Joseph E. Johnson


Demoine courier.

ocr: business tfavH S 1 S S 0 N & U S S E DENTISTS* HAVING permanently locaica OUumw*, °"er 'ervices to the citizens of town and vicinity. All work warranted. Laches waited on at their residences if desired. Teeth inserted from one loan entire set, e$thSr by means of springs or Unnf'Spheric pressure. They may be found at et'N'ios HOTEL, the 1st week "in the UYAFCIJI.


ocr: "'aut" was introduced to the public, during which time it has been constantly GROWING in popular favor. _ff ati,,.". 10 Improved I.idle (•innt corn cob rimitntion Mill—Prlcc Re dnccl. rpi'1, Sl'bscriTor re,,a'!» N »ow ol1™ for ^0Jr' I' K $r 3 has purchased exclusive J- right of territory for sale in the West, of the above celebrated Mii!s, and is prepared to furnish them at nil times, either wholesale or rurn'sl1 tlir K"aranteed in the most positive manner. niorc than a year since the "Littl# The improvement recently effected »nd pat- rec®nuy e,,fclea s *nd 1 e v perfect machine^ ished general far.n use. ft is furius "•omplete, ready for attaching team, and weigh-' is i'ollows: No. 1,22 No. 2. 330 No. 3,4"»j No. 4, 5(KJ pounds. Twenty minutes are suifi cient io set one up, without mechanical aid, an when once adjusted, it can with safety t* I priCES rind A bu. meal pr hoot with 1 boras u'ldirectionsaccompany 4, $fln. -'20 ^3^Liberal discount to dealers. JAMESB. CHADWICK. No. 63 Locust at., between 2d and 3d, Nov. 1 38-ly fit. Louis, Mo.


ocr: THE K ill ROAD 4E IN FULL BLAST! IF j'ott want to grf the full value for your money, call at LAWRKNCI V. He j-ist reeeiv.'ng from Boston and Cincinnati, a lar^e lot of Spring and S: mmer g-irds, con-wting jti part of Staple and Fancy IJry Goods. Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Bonnets and Hal?, Hardware,, Quowjsware, Cllar.s\vaie nnct Grocciies. I'Oli llir LADIES. have a fine assortment of all the Latest styTes of Dress Goods both plain &nd fancy such as Barege*. Chali®, Ti?su»«, Brocade and Dotted Swi.-s, Aainsooks, BaUerines, Plain anii' fancy Lawns. Poplins, Debaige's also Gingham^ and Prints i Various styles. A fine Lot of Bonnets and Trimingsof nearly every styles. Together wit.i a Lo* of Mantil las, Shoes, Gb ves. Mitts, Hosiery, Plain and Cross barr'd Jaconet Swiis. and Victoria Lawn*. IOII .111:\ Ai\U BOIS. 1 have CI th«, Cassimeres, Tweeds. Satinets, Jeans, Gambroons. Denins, Camleteens, Brown and Yellow i inen-1. Silk, Leghorn. Paltn and Word Hats. A large lot of Ready made Clothing fust re ceived from the manufacturers in Boston and a* I have never kept Clothing before, I can oTrr superior inducements to :ny Cu»: iners without any fear of then getting OW .-^)ck. So came on and examine for yi u se'.^j, as I have gWt ihe Goods to pler?f Pae f«i.»ey and will eell them at sniall irort, Cii.vS. LAWRENCE a n e inn,dOOf^Tiingles in exchange for Goods al!l Butter, Eggs, Flour, Meal, Bacon, Tallow. Beeswax, Flaxseed, Feathers, and home nude Linen* C. LAWRENCE.


ocr: 'NEW STOVE USD I N S O HAYEVG Metalic 'Hoofing opened Shop in Ottumwa for the sale of Stoves and Manufacture of'fir. Ware, in all its varieties, I respectfully solicits a share of patronage from the Citizens of Ot tumwa and Wapello County, and adjoining Counties, where they will al\vay« fijid a goo* article at the lowest prices. Having had many years experience* in ray business, I feel competent lo execute any wort in my line I may be favored with. executed with care and neatners. Copper and 7in guttering of any required nhape. Spouting and Spoutirg!iead$ matte i'f copper tin or zinc, Alcitdch of Machinery or any article for the Put' tent Officei Jobbing of all kinas and in all Mtttah that can be done i& a in Shop. Shop or. Stroet. next door to the Ba kery. GEORGE SMITH. Ottumwa \Xsrch20th, 1855.—noStf.


ocr: AYM, L. OIIR. ISir.g lines*, Mctficines, Paints, Oils, Hooks & May 8th '05-nll WHITE LEAD, Red Lead, Chrome Greene, Chrome Yellow, Yellow Othre, India Red, Prussian Blue. Linseed Oil and Turpentine for ale by W. L. ORR. May, 8th 5$ now receiving his Spring stock, comprfak a full assortment of D.voSfiifr*, Pcr- In lucry, Fancy Ar ticles, Stationary, to wkich he would respectfully invite ihe at tei.tion of his old customers, and the public in general. Paints and Oils#


ocr: vKMBDV4w ^ec* dib, ic IT THAT THE Farmer's Exchange .. A IHU in HO V E« IS attracting the peop'.e by ifs varieties of Seasonable Goods at Low Prices! •in "I tilled of Goods and Wares, just rcceivedTdirect from Philadelphia and New York, Great IniYvuenuuUs! Is here offered for the Cash or*Ivtady«Pay dea ler. Our stock consists in part sp follows: PLAIN AND FANCY DRY GOOD^, CLOTHS, ASS1M HREs, SAT1M EXS, JEANS & TWEEDS, READY MADE CLOTHLNti, HA IS -& CAPS.'A GRKAjr -ASSORTMENT DF FOOTS & SHOES, & 'QIJKENSWARE. FAMILY aROQfi^l£8. NOTICE. Th% highest prices will'be paid for all kinds of -firoduce that can be handled, such as flour. Butter. Eggs, Sfc.,^c., §c. it With a COMPLETE ASSOHTJIENT o'f"all kibds J. M. SWAN A. CO. Ottumwa, Dec. 6th, 1805.


ocr: EVER SHOWN IN O 1 I U VV A.. It is uselrss (or us tn attempt to entr msrate all ot even the tenth part ol article? that are comprised I.i our bi'I ei flice it to say that it is UAXOSOKE, and CHEAT QT hot, ,in)(, ^uce 'n exchange for Goods. NEW STOCK! Beanlifitl Spring & Smu uier Styles!!! SPRIX *1 JIMtm r,ro„H„ paying and CASH customers, we will, as here tofore, sell st very small profits. W« will as heretofore take all kinds of Pro I.adits are requested to call and exsiniu^ our handsome stock of Bonnets, Dress Goods and Shoes. PL1MHOY & CO. Ottumwa, April 17th, 1856. J. H- GOWER, BROTHERS Sc 00M [Tfi AliE NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGES & BEST ASSORTED STOCKS OF


ocr: Wholesale aud Retail Dealer, in OR'L O THING, htm ArfO GENTLEMEN'S SHUTS, &C Ne. 6, Barrett House, Jefferson Furnishing »tK, (ioutlH, Hats, ups, BootK, St., Hurling West of the Henry Uouse, Ottuu* tepife as. 60-nfio iy


ocr: JOHN JACOB WENDELL, .V.IORNKY, vr*hW TVNII*. TFULH INFORM AC., AT I.ANV '4)1 1. It ii'o-t sjici the itixrns of w OTTi'TIWA'* .Hid vu-iiiit v, that he i* aixmt j- rf,»( tliijr arraiii'. tii' ul lu the Kact whtrehy. In a tew ,bvn, he lit IJC -nabl, to furnish Mcrchanld and otii i with Niplit Draftn on XCW ¥ork, kt :,Mc rate», and aeconimoihite them itti loans UNFLR«LCUU t* RUNTY »II


ocr: s rplin public are hereby cautionwfaot t»pQt« -l chase a certain note utiwlc l»v the subacri•* ber tcarit ir.dute i)ei' Ir. 1861, {'or $30(1 p»y abielcw Uai ker or bearer, as said HarWr has coiluctedim ful-f ffie amount of said note of JOfiN E. WARNOCK. JnmiaryW 1856, 2w.


ocr: OiUttuWl, Tan. 4 tt. re-•!({. irf: tier* HAS opened in (Jillaspy's Brick Building on Main Street, a Splendid titocfc of Staplo and Fancy Dry Good*, Th v/hich be invitrs attention for a fe\^days, itST bigiz-of the Ked Fii^. {QF The Ladies are invited and good orusr gua. anteed'.


ocr: II. II. S1S&ON, HAVING permanently locaiep in Ottumwa, offer Iheir services to the citizetis of town and vicinity, ^il w -ik warranted. Ladies waited on at their residences if desired. Teeth inserted from ope j., an entire set, either by means of springs or i i»oep!ieric pressure. They may be round at .'JxrioN Hotki., the 1st week iu the mouth.


ocr: received by Dec. 2bih, 1659 Frcsli "lot of GROCERIES, AMONG which are a superior article of Su gars, Sugar House Molasses, Dried Peach es and Apples, Star Candles, Sack and Dairy Salt, Cuba Sixes, Codfish and Muckerel, iusi & CO. PUMROY


ocr: oifjt TIE Pforii i THAT THE Fanner's Exchange' A i I I O I S K I IS attracting the people by its varieties of Seasonable Goods at Low Prices! Having enlarged our Store room, and filled it with a complete asf# rtm knt Ottnmwa, Dec. 6th, 1855. of all kinds of Goods and Wares, just received direct from Philadelphia and New York, Ureal ImlucementM Is here oflered (or the Cash or Ready Pay 4eft. Our stock consists in part as follows: PLAIN AND FANCY DRY GOODS CLQTHS.CASS1MERRS RATINE fa JDSAN'Sfe TWEEDS. READY* MADE CLOTHING, MAI'S (*. CAPS, A GRK.1T ASSORTMEN V O O O S &SHOES, HARDWARE & QUEENSWARK, INCLUDING FAMILY GROCERIES. NOTICE. The highest prices will be paid for all kinds of Produce that can be handled, such as Flour. Grain, Butter, Eggt, ftc 4c., tfc. J- M. SWAN C&


ocr: BOOKS! BOOKS!! WEBSTER'SDICTIONARY,unabridged Dick's Works Burns do Scott's do Shakspeares de Byron's do it' 1 Wirt's Patrick HeMR Rollin's History tiibbon's Rome cA« die Maeauley'a Eagfand B«d ir» Natural Hi L»wit's United States la's Alfebrt COQistock's Philosophy Couisiock's Chemistry AuUMo*a Latin Lessens, ft I last received,turf for i Jan. 1,1856 46-tf erj 0 *.Sai\x


ocr: (WANT SIGN. JND Vaitinii. 4- HAVING FOREMAN formed a co-partnership tn the above business, respectfully re fer their fellow-citizens of Ottumwa and vicini ty, to specimens of their work, and solieit a suare of patronage from those whose tastes ti.ey may chance to please. We are prepared to get up neatly, durably and expeditiously, any vari ty of Painting, Gilding or Glazing entrusted to our care. The proof of the pudding is chew* ing the bag:"««our specimens are "out,"if you don't like our work you needn't to JOHN GRANT, Feb. 14, '56. F. A. C. FOREMAN


ocr: I 1%. WACUTIiEK, o o S o o a k Mx n St., below Spur.Uhv^t S!tap, OTTU.MWA. IOWA. ways ready to accommodate customers with good work in his line o. busineai. NovemberUth,lH54.yl K»-T1IE proprietor keeps constantly or. hands a good assortment of Leathers, and is al- »_4„ xi.ih


ocr: {Tjjt fraoiiu (Courier, II PUBLISHED EVEIT THURSDAY AT THTUMWA, WArELLO CO., LOWX J! By tv. ri:i«. ,V E S INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE: One eopy per Four copies T*n *mw K v •«y Twcatf Hjf* *m jHft t* z& Where paymentIs not made in advance, $2 within six month* $2 5t within the yearj and $ 3 at t/ie expiration of the year. 11 so 5 00 12 00 34 00


ocr: zv \i:iv s roKi with A A O S O K O 8PJUN6 AND SUMfttER (iOOBS. DAVID SANDS. THREE STORY BRICK BLOCK. S. E. CORNER, FRONT AND MARKET STS U N E E I V E O I E OTTUMWA IOWA OL'LDrespectfully inform h'rs friends in Ottumwa, and country in Wap ello county, and the public generally, that be is now in receipt of a lerge and well assorted stock of Spring andSummerGoods, ot almost every varitty, which were caie fully selected to suit this market. The Stock consists in part as follows: w Dry Goodj, Silks, Bareges, Challey, De laines. Lawns, Shawls, Ribbons, French work ed Collars, Undersleeves Chemisettes, linen Hatulkeichiefs. Gloves, silk mitts, Cross barr'd and plain Jaconets, also a full stock of Clo thing ^Consisting iu part of dress Coats. Pants, and Vests together with an assortment of Cloths Cassimens, and Vestings. also tienIs Furuisiiing tioods. Consisting or b'bii ts, Callars, drawers, so*. Benders, and Cravats, alao, Boou and Shoas Hats and Cap*.


ocr: J. H. G0WER, BROTHERS fc A N K E S JrK&LEKS I\ A A U E K 8 IOWA CITY,


ocr: J. IV. DIXON, A O S E Y A A n e n e a a n OTTUMWA, IOWA. (Office at the corner of second and Market Collections made, Titles examined, Taxes paid, Lano Warrants located, loans negotiated etc. All Business by mail will reefire prompt attention. March 6th, 1855.


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ocr: Couucil Blnffi, May 15st, 1855. MERCHANDISE. MLKCUAXDISiU FALL AND WINTER TRADE! THOMAS HEN SH ATX, I A A S O N E leaier la Council Bluffs, Oct. UROCERdS. DRY GOODS. A W A E O O S e S O E S HATS «fe CAPS. PROVISIONS, 2 6 FANi:Y GOODS. CLOTHING Ac §y Take Notice,--Anything and Everything, **fheap for ia»h! MO IO—"Honor ia Trade!" I K S A I V A HAS thin day reeeived, por bTEAMEJt CLAHA, the greater portion ot his large asssortment of .Spring (ioods, to which he would especially call the attention of the people of *Vesternlowa and Nebraska, tViiing well assured that lie has the largest and most attractive slock that was ever brought to Cuuneil Bluffs His old customers aud ibe public generally, who have so long aaa impHieudiy been the arrival of "the Boat can uow be aoc vninodated with everyiLmg kept by the Fraternity of the Northwest. N a n 3 0 A [v5n9tf


ocr: ItU.N'I'LNGTON &, FVl'ER-S •A«i#5 .• Boot and Shoe Store! I -de-signed I, id re-pec lal! v call 'he 'l'*ntion ot tneir customers nnd the public generally, to 'hei- new stock of B'jots and Shoes* ?ust received per last boat for Fall and Win ^*,r Trade^omprising all the variety of styles Lades, Geuta, Misses. Boys, Youths. Children. W e have alio received, anil will constantly keep on hand, a full supply of E A II E U and Shofl-nanker Findings, together with a full assortment of st..pie Hry tiooUs and Groceries, —ALSO— A S A N A S Rfnddy Made Clothing, &c. All of which we will sell at the very lowest price for cash. Thankful for past furors, we solicit a share of public patronage. Please call and examine our before purchasing elsewhere. (^^Dry Hides and couutry produce'taken in exchange for Goods. i HUNTINGTON if PYPER. Jan 1 56. tf


ocr: THK I Iti/r-ns of Blu'f Ky Past favors, and the liberal patronage hereto fore bestowed are duly apprrciau-d and thank fully remembered, and I trust by strict attention to the wants of my customers, to merit a contin uation of their favors and patronage. __ H. D. HARLE. B.-—Cash paid for all kinds of count ry pro duce, dour and grain. [v3ultf Harl's Exchange. ail(| .p,:iadiug country are her shy informed that this new establishment is yow completed and well supplied with a choice variety of Groceries, Provisions aud country produce, which will be sold at the lowest selling rates in this city. GOING GOING!! GONE!!! P. S N o W Ati tion and ommission merchants. E will attend to any busines e"it*u«ted to hirn with promptness and di*putch— Consignments solicited. Liberal ciasb ad vancements made on cousignments. Sales attended to in town or couutry, or any part of the State. Also, wil/ attend to buying, selling, andleac-ing reai estate, paying-taxes, collecting rents.coiiectiiirand remitting money, locating land warrants ,«&c. The public are in vited to give us a oail as we intend to do the fair thing. Terms easy Ollics at our store ou Broadf way, st the sigu of head quarters. Variety of ods and to seu, cheap, wholesale or retail. P. Snow—Auctioneer. axrrsaxMCKs Mr.'J. E. Johnson, Btaff City, Iowa. Messrs. McMahoii Williams, Doctor Houn, Hnf.srs. wisiSfc Adams, Springfieid, Pi. :^Jan. 27. 13o4 no43yL EVERY large assortment of ready nlade clothing coats from the cnar*e blanket to


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ocr: I N S O HAVING opened Shop in Ot.mnwa for the sale of Stoves and Manufacture of Tin Ware, in all i's varieties, I respectfully solici'e a share of patronage from the Citizens of Ot tumwa and Wapello County, and Counties, w here they will always find a good article at the lowest prices. Having had many years experience in my business, i feel competent to execute auy WQrfc in my line I may be favored with. Metalic Hoofing executed with JHade tf'copper tin or zinc. s ^ftJoitdcte of Machinery pr any article lor the /'at» tent (fflce Jobbing Qj-jullkinai und iu W/ MetttiU that can be done in a in Shop. 8bop on Main Street, next tor to the Ba kery. GEORGE SMITH. Ottumwa March 20th, 1855.—nootf. rare and ncatners. Copper and 7in gattering of any rttjaired shape. Routing and Spuutingheadi


ocr: .1 K W EL Y ST received bv Expr S3,a splendid lot ot fine Gold and Silver Watches. ALSO—a laige and splendid lot of fine Gold Jewelry, con siiting in part of Eard rops, Breastpins, CnflTpins, Mason's and Odd fellow's Fins, Fin .cr Rings. Silver Thimble*, Gold Pens, Ac., besides any amount of Portmonaieg, Pistols, Watch Chuius, Guards, Razors, Hair an I Tooth Riushes, and in fact a full and complete stock of goods belonging to the Line, CHEAP roi» CASH IS THE MSTTO. 0C5" Watch and Clock re^uirin^ done Hp with neatness and Dispatch. C. A. BRADSHAW' Ottumwa, March, 13th, 16'xi. no4tf


ocr: ALL CASES 500 STOVES Stoves it'****** |R V .. A 3- and Tinware, Chain Pumps, Lightning I?uh and Cvstiitga for ante. Jnb ffork done in Tin, Sheet Irm opper to evder. Prairie State Stoves. Jp^pd'ering the Praiiio State Stove ta (ha public, I ?ay that it is plain and s uipi« in its construction, with heavy and substantial plates and will never crock from heat, and is warran ted in to draw, bake anJ cook to *ho greatest perfection, unless the draft is obstruc ted by the setting up of the Stove or arrange merits of pipe. N. B.—I will remind my friends again I do not consider it my bnsineas to run after man when his note or accou it becomes due.-— Thsftkful for past favors he wilt he glad to see yo« at the Old Tin Shop in Ottumwa. E. WASHBURN. Ottrmwa, Dee. 6th, 1855. 1 I S'


ocr: JAMES PUMllOY. •. 11. WARDEK. PUxMROY & CO., MY E A I. r. mi orrinw CouK, IOWA. TI1E GREATEST CI1JIXCE OFFERED MO MISTAKK!! V I U O i i O DF.SWU.VG to close out their Fail mni II i»(Stuck, to make room for a heavy tock of STI-BINI ASP SfjiMEii GOODS, will frmti tii: trine tillth* .Dili March, sell at ^.Unusually tow Prices! '•ftr cadkor Produce. In* iixihiu ge for Goods we wjjut TIOI*,1•, MTAI, FiAXsj.I.»R -'BEANS LARD, OATS, LIURRTRJ BEF.sw.ut., HAGS. FI HIDES and ••Truck and Tntzc," of WH'EHAVC for Ion. ALI will JIT.V.the HI^H^T In^iaMy market Wo also wiih aCC0UUtS OttumwaJan. W.h. PRICED? ^.SETII^NIPNT of AIJ OUJ IN St: ED Oil, Fish c!o. NaaU.l-'oot S«ect do. Cay tor do. for sal by the irati W. L. ORR. BIBLES, Testament*, Buck's Dicticnaitef Clarke** Commentary,Bitnes' NoteA^1'' |nge Sermons- f^r sale bf W.


ocr: DISSOLUTION Ol ?aviuci'Bhip. THE Partnership heietofore existiMr b*» t'.veen F. M. KNIGHT and A. WEIR, is this day disclosed by Mutual consent. The Drug business will hevcafter be conducted by F. M. KNIUUT. Agency City, Feb. 27tn. 1856. AH thme indebted to th* finQ, Krlll pleas* settle immediately. no. 3. 3w.


ocr: U it N IT I II E WAIii: HAVINGof Fitted Up, and enlarged the ca pacity my furniture wareroom, doors east of my shop on Main At.) I respectfully inform the citizens of ana adjoining counties.'hat I am now ready furnish as cheap as they can be bought west the issi.sippi, all articles of furniture, nureaus of .liferent styles. Common, t?"". and French SrJztz-ids. Brtakfast dinning TuOit», ^lunds^ Cribs, Lavages, Mal trutst*, £(C. tfC. I have also on hand a splendid let ot A I S common Winter, Freuch, Polka, of niv work will give entire satisfaction to L» pTTo those indebted to me I would /ully statejthat, as tunes are hard, I would much obliged if they W MII.I Feb. 12, no. 1. tf.* inon Rockers, Cane seat Rockets, 4ic..&.c., I still carry on the business at the tw frame building on Main Street, opposite Mil. square, where I am prepared to make in a neat ami workmanlike ma ner. Having been encased in the business years, I Hatter mvself, that the style and .,, order, all kinds of furniture in the Cabinet who hiiy. Cofhns made on the shortest notice. iT^ Lumber taken in exchange for fork »ver. JOSL111 LLLLKMAiii.


ocr: Li\M am\ E\ihan e I E OTTUMWA, IOWA. THE SUBSCRIBER has oprned (in the Room lately occupied by the River Land Offc C*ra) an Office for tbe JPurc/.ase unt Safe of Farms, tf ihl J.tinils and Town Property. Fur chaff S./e and Location ff arrai.ta, Paipmmi oj Taxes, Beir.'^f*t^Ko'ary Fu'j'ic and having an *lb'trad of TiUc-i, Totrn Plat, Actional Coun ty Miips, ami Bl.inks of every liind he will give particular attention to the Examination of, Titles and Conveyancing. EXCHAXGE—St. Louis aud Eastern bought For Sale, Choice Farms in Wapello and VH Buren upouand near the river Wild Lantis in Wapello, Davis, Van Buren, Polk, Green, Union. Adam*, and De.atur counties. Ottumwa Lots. Out Lots, See. rjr prueka! Snake! I will pay a good price for all theSuake Root ottered this Sprir. Bring it in, clean and dry, March Ctli, '56 tf. and sold. Collections madeAc,4tc. i Mortgages, and 1st Class Notes Cashed at 1 all times. Also—Lands and Lots of W. Ruddick in Wapello, held by Decree ti'le, for Tax of 51. 1 no. 3. tf. JAMES D. DEVIN. 1-"' W. L. ORIt


ocr: v KORRIP, EDITOR. i i y- »jj O I I W A I O W A THURSDAY, SEPT. U. mitfsu «•—Tf—*— FOR rRF.tfDF.NT, O N E O N OF CALIFORNIA, *7' FOR VICE PRESIDENT, WILLIAM L. DAYTON, OF NEW JERSEY. Presidential Elector*1 8. A. HCSSILLL, of Washtngtoii. II. O'CONNOR, Museatine. DANL. F. MILLER, Lee. W. M. STOHE, Markm. WAPEI.LO COlXTf Central Republican Association, O I E S SILAS OSBURN, President. E. S. DAVIS, Vicc Per3skte«T. A. RCEMER, 1 C. C. WARD®*, Director. C. LAWRENCE, C. F. BLAKE, Treasurer, R. II. WARDEN, Secretary. J. W. NORRIS, Cor. Scc'y. Meets.every Wednesday even ing. at 7 1-2 o'clock. All persons friendly to the Re publican cause are invited to at tend. a Ot XulHGUtf CtOlUlCr#


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ocr:
ranke rPHE A ro"ln BKID6G & RKO •l L«n i VI U. S O The suiim ril* rs, p'oprn tor* of the Empire ,t..w Works, St. I,uui% Ica.e to inf rrn Stove Dealers in Iowa that.tbey have established a branch of their house Keokuk where th.-y wiil Keep con atantly on hand a large and *ell-aa*ort stock of ooli i lift A Ileal* i n Move*. Amongthe f.-rmcr they would call particulai at teation to the ioldcn Era" Hoi air Cook Stove, which has now stood the their hranc i n Keokuk will b» e- n-!y supplied, 200 bdls iron wire noa 5,0(»0 ists b'KdA «har 4 to 20: coal sheet Iron, 1,500 bxs tin plate, as- no*. 12 to 27 sorted 2o do Russia Iron 20 ca--cs sheet xinc. do imitation do Keokuk, August 22. 1S55,—8md rW e e i a o v i Wlth i. sef'tid ?ar after planting. K-.tr-.u Nov ?7 fi I. A. KKI.Ii A »., H« tlaiti street. HAVE just received the largeat and most varied stock of Carpets and Oil Cloths ever brought to Il'wa. Thii stock comprises one hundred different styles, and having been Vo-u^ht before the rccent advanoe, we will cell them at present whol sale eastern pri- We would respectfully invite those who are fur nishing their houses, to an examination of these Carpt-ts and Oil Cloths, feeling satisfied that the qualit.es. styles, and prices, are such tnat they can not fail to please all who may favor us with a call. August If, Ibsj. dAwtf Clothing! Clothing! Clothing! FEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF E A Y A E O I N AT THE Mammoth Clothing Store, iSo. ?0 Main St., Keokuk. rpHBsobserllier,anxious t.dis^,s-of M, b.,1.-,.... .,f t..- u .. •. from this dateto th first of March next, sell all kinds of winU rdothing at Eastern 7h,l i" ft,r n w"»" bav«' i supplie.1 tlu mseives to do ^o at reduced pn.-t s. mammoth stock of springand .•ummeT clothing. Now isthe time w s. i i i K i i a o !*•. 85 llaia strettf ketween Third and Fourth. KEOKVK^ IO"WA Are in rt-c. ij (,f a larpe stock of Dry Goods. Variety (iootls, Carpets. It I\-Tl 4 IM 'l.OTII I t.. Ar., Which are offered, at WHOLESALE or RETAIL, at VERY LOW PRICES. To the Retail 2rad- we would »ay thst having made arrangements in our store, we are now fully for it, and, all who wi»b to buy II I. OK CAS:I, are in. it- .1 to call and examine our Goods and prices. OM: I'HM I AIM* NO III VIATUO. N E W S K S S S A A N E E N GODFREY & S.VOMX KXIMtKJsS Second St., 2 doors south of Johnaon.AndersobU old istand. i'rop'iet ,s» hi.Ve re!«-ntly f.it^d up an OBif, iticaUd as above, enable them t„ keej pace with rapidly tucrcao'ng bu»iness at this j*.' nt. The attention of (ITIZI^N, ni:ut If A !\TS HIKIMSK MRl* generally, is •e*-tei to this, a- the "afot. v• ir.

PACKAGED Keokuk, Iowa. Ue uie now prepared went ill W1 kinds of FBI IT TREES. such as Apple.Peach,Pear. Cherry, Plum, Apricot. •='. arci speediest mciii MO ALT, GOODS, AND to fit. Louis or any intermediate int. Al»o, to all the I N I A I I E S A N i O W N S I N E U N I O N Orders for the purchase of Goods,or fo any particular house, will be promptly attended to. awo, roLLKCTioss u«iE. Mississippi Valley Nurseries, N ciarine. ^uin.-e.Ac-, an-l small uits. Raspberries. S a w i n u a n s Gooseberries, Ac., together with sev ral varieties of Grape*. our stock of Dwarf Pears. Apple# and Cher ries is very sirab'.e, es to ornament their ground ill commence bearing the SHOl.' -hrubbery, Evcr- Also,-a fine assortment of Fan greens, Roses, Dahiins, Ac. Orders r. eeived at our grounds, thrcc-fourtlis of a rniii- w.st of City limits, on the uff Ferry road (passing near the grave vard.i or bv mail. SHOVELS *w iirppj i I A HIT TON. arpclN & Oil Cloths of Iron, I Psteel A PFan Ralve, or vegetal.!, pum extractor. For sale by 8. llRIMSTREFT. A.H.HEASUP. :, WOORI lit, 1 Main-.t, 10,000 lb* brasiera' eop lH.r 14,000 do con'r bttt'n 25 cases sheet 'g copr J.OOO lbs brass kettles 200 d* fry pans, Tinner's Tools and Maehlns*, Rivets, Kan., Solder. Soldering Irons, Pre««etl Ware, vix: Plates, ties, bucket and le.i Kettle Cover, Ac. Japanned Ware, an ixt. ium assornment, all of wb.ch, they deurmined to sell at lowest market rate*, both at St. Louis and Keokuk, and wouldrcspectfully invite attention of parehh«er? to their ?t.,rk. IllULMiK A l'.ItOIIiiLR •epSSlyd (ober te.-ioftw. years,and not its equal in the «issippt vnl lev and the 14 .r

BUNDLES the transf»rtation of TIIOS. Atii Tf, AfSBt. Hardware and Cutlery. 1 A I.I. TltADt:. W. A 11. IlCkER, Importers and dtalers, are in receipt of much the largest which they have as yet ever displayed to the mer chants ot Iowa. Missouri and Illinois, S. Sept. 7, 1S6J.—dAvv to S. W. A 11. TUCKER. GUNS,—A lot of double-barrel led shot guns some fine, for sale low by n W. A H. TUCKER. /'iIR V Ci rcular Saws, warrant. by S. W. A Brass and Steel, f. sale bv S. W. k 111 TUCKER. ICKS AND MATTOCKS.— A supply of and cast steel pointed picks nnd Mattocks also, stone picks aud sledges, fur "ale by in 3d & 4th, KKOKl K, Iowa S o k Golden ilarp," be- -a greaaly improvid i'retnium Cook Stove. Their assortment of Heating Stoves for wood and coal is extensive.— ome entirely new pat tern*, one of which, ••Young America," -pleiidi.l parlor stove, L*iitly patented, w lil uuntl fujierioi loany \ei)ti'.n of the age for ra diating heat. They n tale at their store in -t. Louis, from 1,000 do *p*Iter 2,000 do bio k tin 5 case* kettles and nauc pans Agent, Keokuk, Iowa. which th a-k attention, mid guaranty to be at Kt. Louis MK^' SI10\ EL.*".,-—A large stock (to arriv- ale l-.w by S. W. A H. TUi KEil. ASH I N( i ACT 1INES: -1 he celebrated ing Knuckels Washing Machine, for sale by H. TUCKER. ANDRELS, for Circular Saws, for sale by s\ w. A 11. TUCKER. AFD TONGS.—The different S. W. A H. TUCKER. /2J.KAIN SCOOPS !—Iron and steel. For salo g. W. A II. TUCKEIl. XI.S! AXES !!—Hunt'sT'oilins' Simmons', piricott's. White's and Wilson axes, a sto-k for rale low by g. W. A H. TUCKER. LATFORM Scales, from 'VOflft^ and bankpattern, with nnd without I. vers, ••I* K. W. A 11. Tl CKER. CADV, JO^IES A PDCK, AFEAIS.


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ocr: WATCH NAKIXCl .j AM) v JEWKLRY. U A S 1 I A W & W O O Watchmakers and Jewelers, oniMiwi, IOWA. flecks, Wuirhes Jiwelry, and eveiything in that line repealed and war ranted. A good Stock of Jewelry kept on tumi.and for sale at n.-asonable piices. {'idem from a diitaiice promptly at- ttlMled to. Ottuinwa, October 9ih.-ly.


ocr: U N I Tl' It n W A I U I O O ELEERH A\ W rPHE undersigned have just opened a I- ti.re Waieroom. in the building occupied by Elleiman.on Front tt. wa, lnwa, where they are row receiving rectly from Cincinnati, an excellent Oi' Household Furniture, of all kinds, which they propose to sell on most leasonable terms. Their stock in part of Walnut and Mahogany with and without glasses. Bedsteads, and fancy posts, from four to seven feet Breaklast, Dining. Dessert. Sta^d and Tables tsotas. Chairs. Cane, and Wood ers, Hiu and ulat Hacked Child's Table andHo-keis Bannistrr. Slant, Himmed ed ami Scallop Top Setting Chairs Lounger, Mat raises 'and ribs,' They »!«o carry oti the cA IIL\ I isn es$ in all its various bi un«hes, ami orders jeft with the fullest assurance of their ing prompt attention, and being filled b« si, material and finest workmanship. •entlenien ami ladies wishing fo chase, are invited to call and examine our We are dHermincd to sell as low as any establishment in the country. t'oiliiis made to order. it^" VV'are-room 4th door below stove store. KLLF.RMAN& WILLIAMS.


ocr: 1 I furnish thein with Evans &. Hall's superior Le- i I i ^""5^ SEALS! SKAr** SEAt/?* TH!! M11S( HMIt llS sr. now pre pare.) to FNGKAVE SEALS of all kinds upon the shortest notice, and to i ver a,u' ^erc,,ss or» Presses, and warrant them


ocr: W I O N A O N E Y A A W AKD e n e a a n a e n OTTUMWA, 10 W a" •^Office at the corner of second and Market Collections made, Titles examined, paid, Lanu Warrants located, loans etc. All Business by ouul will receive attention. March 6th. 1855.


ocr: JOSEPirJONES, DEALER IN C«iiti(ry Produce,Dry (liood* I'AMILV (iROt ERIEN, fee. MAM:FA( TIJKKH UK CAXDLES, LARD OIL AND hK, (OHKKll JKKF I.HX1N AM 3L) ST'". lOU i,


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ocr: \ew Jewelry ^ore. PARMELE & CAMPBELL, 31uiu street, bt tn ifd 4 aa, K E O K I K I O W A DKA1.KIIH IN I XAJU «OI,l A^« SILVEB WtTtHi S, PARton, orrice, KIT «M ATTN MAIIISE CLOCKS Fine Jewelry, Silver Sfooii«, Knives, Forks, Ladles, Cu}*. Napkin King ', etc., warranted crjual to coin Gold Pen", Pencil-, Chain?, Locket*, Ki ys, Fine Pocket Cutlery, Shiarri,Seis.sor, Kazor?, Pistole, Conib». Brushes, Porte Monnaief, and a general assortment of MISICAI. IISTHrflUKTS, Comprising Violins, A-vord.-on-, Flutes, Fif. -, Flageolet!', Banjo-. Tamarines. eU., also a'.-ujK:ri«.r iiuality of Violin. Guitar tWjd Bans Viol String!-- and Trimming*. Particular attention is invited to our large and with w:.. v»- .1! at all eve- tha' he suited. ,®arw. arc prepared to uo an k in as 01 dock and wTm Repairing, and jobbing of every description connected with our trade. November 2". ^*w ltl-OI'IAII. JEWELRY STORE. ril HE subscriber resiH-ctfully inform? AIsoCUM'KS, of all escriptions, warranted to keep »-.wl time for twelve aiihs. i-. .. 1 ULES GEi -1.11. w n in N. W. JONES, Dealer ill loi ku, Wati lien A Jfi» lry ON SKt'OND srkl.KT, i N..*r d'Sir to C. i'arsons' Banking IE u- K E 1KI K 1 milt: subscriber has just received a lar: A and beautiful slock of Gold and Sil* Watches, (iuld Jewelry, Ae., cniapri.«iug Hut.-i stvle-! of Ladies' P.raet 1'ins, i ex- & A eituens of Keokuk and vicinity that ha- re*um«l husine-»s in Dk. HICK'S NJ HRICK llorsr.. 01 2n -TKKET bktwh^ innin *w. JOHNSON, whtre he will keep a m-ral and Well se lected stock of gold and siiv- waiches and t.oia Jcmlrj of tvery descripti on, viz.: Indies*Gold Br.-att Pins and Kar Rings. Cuff Pin-, Fing Rings, Gold Brace lets. Lndief' and ntlenun's g'ld chain.-. La^ites' CardCa.»es and Port Monaie,-, Gold pnd Siiv. Thim bles, Gold, Silver, Steel and Plated Spectacle-, Gold Slwvc butt.ins.Clnsi.r-, Stuels, Collar Button!1,Gentle men's ti old Breast 1'ins. Ac., Ac. He will also have on hand at all tuner a i vveli iistOTtwi stock of Silver Ware, which he warrants to puiehiuH re to b« a* pure at coin. U A. Rings, linger Rings, Cuff Pins, (J.dd ,r• Fob Chains, Key*. Seals. Silver Thimbles, G»dd Slides, Snaps, Studs, Gold Pens with or without holders, Gold Peucils, Peus and Pencil*. WAT. n Rki AIUINO. The subscriber being a practical watchmaker, I competent to repair the most difficult and deii jik that, may be rn!rii-*ed to his car--. All work warranted to give satisfactiot. COKIIKCT TIME. Th- public may rest assured that the correct Ui:n. i- an4 always «ill In kept by N. v 28, JSjJE—dly N. W. JOSE8. I,. W. RT'r.l.l.. MANl FAC'll EER AND DEALER In •. very H.-np! 1 n ed Daguerreotype Goods, Apparatus,


ocr: HI sitb*teril-r. j*L', will from tbin date The ST. S o v /lit «rt*erilers. proprie tors oi the Empire St«*e Work St. l^iui.J, beg leave to inforiii St'We lK*aler.- iii Iowa that tt have established a br:»r their houae in Keokuk. where they will ktepct i, ou hand a lai well-as.'orted ft. of Cook I W'ukletii part of purchasers to their stock. 1S55. Wo. dAw Prprit as have r*-e i.t.iy .: rapid! v it:- rt asinjr i u-.:ii"t- ut !l i- i«'Uit. '1 Keokuk, Augu.t 22, 1S55.—3ml E A Y I V I A E O I N to th object being make 'in f«. Jttttrjr4, lS56,dly BK() BHIDCii: & M". uk A He« i in« stoves. Anions li- riju-r I !i y leu lar at tention to the ••(ioliien Era'' liotair tV*«k Htove, which had now stood the their branch in Keokuk will ne oom?antiy ^up]ii«4, 200 1*111* iron wire nos 4 to 20 1,500 bxs tin plate, s* sorted 20 cases sheet tine. N E W E K E S 8 A A S E E N '••n/inentti/ loetlttic»n»er 0/ %Mn 0*ui JeJTerto hm Im-jtun Uj Uranib of the VIerca 111iI• College of Pa., Incorporated lj the Legiola* ture off that State, with perpetual cliarter. 1 rArri.TT, Clothing! Clothing! Clothing! TKN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF AT THE ainnioth Store, \o. 70 .tlnin St., Keokuk. annout in di«[Kte cl tn? baluuee of hif fine tnu stock of Clothing and Fumithing first t^f March next, sell all kirnib a mui»uit !tocx of of tbuav ttiio have not yet -upjilied theuuelvei to dv -u at reduotti price8. II 11 ,000 bds b'ied A clmr- 10,000 lb braxiers* ©op coal sheet iron, per no.-. 12 to 27 14,000 do cop'r bott'ms 20 do Russia Iron: 25 cases sheet'g copr 50 do imitation do 2.00O Ibt* brasa kettles 200 d'l fr* pans, Tinner's Tools and Machines, Rivet*, Ears, Solder, Soldering Iruns. Pressed Ware, vix: Plates, Pat bucket and Tea Kettle Coveis, Ac. Japanned Ware, an extensive assortimcnt. all of which, they are to sell at lowest market rate's, both at f-'t. LJUIS se p2.H 1 yd MOORE, Agent, Keokuk, Iowa. ST LOUIS AND ALBANY STOVES, Consisting in part of th« following varieties CHARTER OAK, GOLDEN' ERA. GOLDEN HARP PREMII M, PRIZE PREMIUM, O,. hand svl E. W. BUEL & BRO., V b•,,csui•„ i'.'n,''rs in (Utpper, Sheet Iron, Hollow ff*are. xt«.n*ive a*cr:meti ul iuvei in this market, and wo pkdg Orders solicited from any Lave the uiosit. or lower than any house in this tity. Orders solicited from any part of the country, aad attended to at N. 77, Main Street, between 3d and 4th, Keokuk, I August 10, October 1st, 1853. Mm ASH tXI I IMVI IA. 1)1 ItkEE ii O., laiD street, brtueru Third and Fonrtli, it. r-e ,..f ri lav. of Good-*, Variety Goods, Carpets, K I I» V-^l A DC (l.OI IIIX,. AC., Which are .*ff a: WH'.U,\ .»• ,,r KK'l & SVOW'S I:\1'HI:SS hrcond Mt., Jf doors aoiuh of ofauauii,c, Anderson's old stand* *1 up an 0 locau .1 tie a! t.-nii.n I N I A I V I E S A N O W N S I N E U N I O N Orders for the purchase of Goods.oi to any particular house, will be promptly attended to. AUfWt, COl.LkCTlORS K«t«C. HI H1.1KGTOX N'--. i Matii i 'tween Sd 4th, KKi'K I K Iowa S o e k test of tw years, and bas not it-« equal in the Mis sisaipp' valley and to tho "Gohlen llarj •"nT a greaaly iuipr l'l.-UliUID Cook St*'H ain i 10 i 1,#00 do spelter 3,000 do block tift 5 cases Porcelain kettles and sauce pans and Keokuk, and would respectfully invite tbe BRIDGE A BROTHER MAY FLOW EE, BLACK DIAMOND. Y01NG AMERICA PARLOR STOVE, SELF-REGULATING Ac., Ac., J*). tale by U a To tbe Retail Trade we w«uid v. tha: has nig iuad-' arrang iueiits in our siore, we are now fully prepared it, and all who wish to bay CH LAP OR Ail, are invited to call atid examine our Good1 and prices. OSE PIIKK 41^1, k', A !V DKVIATIOK. acal.ive, to enable them to keep pace with their of IT1XF.XX, T1 EBCI1 \TS AN1 lH'«i IN' tSS ^1I! generallv. i- direct il to this, a- the safest surest, an speediest method for the transi-ortation of 3iOKEV, GOO IKS, PACKAGES AND BUNDLES to St. Louis or any intermediate point. Also, to all the T1IOS. C'LACl.'TT, Afeat. Hardware and Cutlery. I FAI.I, TItADt. SW. A II. TICK Ell. 1 MES' SHOVELa. sale low bv S. A H. TUCKE j'k" Wing ASHING MACHINES.— The celebrated Flout Knuckuls Washing Machine, for sale by winter clothing at F.astern c«.wit. pr i jg and euiuuier clothing. Now is lie iine for A. EL HE AS LIP. w. *. )iooKi:, Aetii. KI.OKl Kf IOWA ilRY LOW I'lllCES. oursc.ves to sell E. W. BUEL A BRO Their assortment of .. if,g Stove* for TTClod ai ii coal i« extensive.— ISoriii? entirely new pat one cf which, the '1 ung America, a »plendia parlor stove,re i'. i,:|y patented, will be iuui.d superior to any in v, ii- ion of the ago for ra .ng heat. They have -lie at their store in Loui«, from which in Tter -ii ud Wholesale dealers, arc iu receipt! u.ueii the largest stock wlikh they have ax yet cvtr displayed to thu our cbant« of Iowa, Misg..uri and Illinois, to whi. they ask attention, and guaranty to be at St. Luis prices. i Sept. 7, 1S55.—aAw


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ocr: Improved Little CUant corn ana -«b Flnntaiion ITIill—Price Be* «llK'«*|. r11 9 subscriber has purchased exclusive right of territory for j.a)e in the West, of the above celebrated Mills, and is prepared to furnish them at all times, either wholesale or retail, guaranteed in the most positive manner. It is now more than a year since the "Little Giant was introduced to the public, during which time it has been constantly growing i& popular favor. The improvement recently effected and pat ented. makes it the most perfect machine ever offered for gcnerPl far.n use. It is furnished -omplete, re^dy for attaching team, and weighs v IO 1&r^: N°- 22PJ No" 2- 330 No. 3, |)0. IV.O. 4, jliVi pounds. Twenty minutes are suffi cient to set one np, without mechanical aid, and when once adjusted, it can with safetv he cach'm^fl ^'recf'ons"^companj PRICKS: »tf-08bU'ue*I ^h°UrWith1 4 i s I 2 1. S'V), 20 Liberal dhcountto!deiler«. 4* a*tJAMESB CIIADWICld "W 1 w 1 Uit st bftwrcn 2J "nd Sd,,


ocr: HAVING (1in KEV\ 810VB I N S O Opened Shop in Ottumwa fev the sale of St"ves and .Manufacture of T.: Ware, in all its varieties. I respectfully solicit a share of pati on ii e from the Citiz.-ns Ot tumwa and Wapello C' unty, ai.d adjoining Counties, where they will always find a good article at the I west prices. Haiine n^d many years experience in my -business, I feel competent to execute any wot A i my line I may be favored with. Wetalic Hoofing executed with cttre mid neatner*. Copper ant guttering of any required shap^fy Spouting and Spuutingheuds made vf copper tin or zinc, filcitdets of Machinery or any article for the P0- .. tent ''ffl.ee} Jobbing* att kinus und in alt JJetta/s that can be done in a in Shop. Shop*^jto" Main' Stree*, next .or to the Ba karjf. .--v.. GhORGL SMITH. Ottumwa March 20th. lfsaa.—noStf.


ocr: xm mm m. RE1V STORK WITH A MAMMOTH STOCK OF SPK1NG AND SUIUiuHi GOLDS DAVID SANDS, THREE STORY BltlCK BLOCK. a K COK^bK, TKONT AND MAKKKT SI' UNDER THE RIVER OFFICE OTTUMWA IOWA OULD respectfully inloi ni his friends in Ottumwa, and country in Wap ello county, and the public generally, that he is now in receipt of a lerge and well assorted stock of Spring andSumineiGoodc. ot almost every variety, which were caie luliy selected to suit this market. The stock consists in part as follows: w Dry Goods, Silks, bareges, Challey, De laines. Lawus. Shawls, Ribbons, French work ed Collars. Underaleeves Cl.tm.i.-lUs. linen Handkeichiefs, Cloves, silk mitts, Cr ss luri'd and plain Jaconets, also a full slock of Clo thing Consisting in part of dress Coats. Pants, Vests together With an asvrtLuen. of ClDihs Cassiinercs, and Vestings, also l»eul8 ui uisliiug taOOdti. Consisting or Sbi.ts, Collais, drawers, sus penders, aid Cravats, also, boois anu Shoes Hats aid Cap*.


ocr: 1 C, B. GOFF, ftr% especlfully announces thut hj ^l^tteWry on the I'nilorinff Business, in all its branches, at the shop lately occupied by l'arke/ &. tiolf, over Major &. Bro. Store, on Main St., Ottuinwa. Kntrance in the re^r. Good fits warranted. Ctitiiug dafie at abort notice.


ocr: nl IsEW STOT] AND TIN $]f Of I"_TAV1NG opened Shop in Ottum^ LX the sale of Stoves and Manuri# Arare, in all its varieties, I respect iTi.v a share of patronage from tbe Cifl**n tumwA and Wapello County, and .•'« Counties, where they will alwi y# fir.' article at the lowest prices. Having had many years experieif^ business, I feel competent to execute b: in my line I may be favored witbfcul1 Metulic Roofing executed,npltl and neutners. Cupper a i gattcring of any required -s'taji •«_ Spouting and Spoutingheuds made rf copper tin or Moddch 0/ AJarhinerj/ or mty article jor the Put- A %%ent Office Jobbing 0/ allkinas and all Mettals tfiat^ can be done in a in Shop. *»r 1 la via 1 Z?** Sboa oa Maia street, next door to t! keiy. 6E0R(7EJ^MI Ottumwa March20th, 1866.—nsptt


ocr: v HI O E E A I would call the attention of tfif panic ularly to this Stove, a suppK|!t lhave just received, ope QI U* 1 l" not the begt.) stove in iy,being1 other Air Tight BtovHiof the' her. Call anu see th v i i,ei' rf b' where. QHOM& May 1st *&6-n-10-y.


ocr: I |8 here offered for the Cash or Ready la».«tea- IT JE ANS & WEE OS, E ADV.' MADE CLOTHING, I LA IS & CAPS, A GRK.VC A S S O E N O O O S & SHOES, HARDWARE & QU EE NSW A WE, INCLUDING FAMILY ROCER1ES. NOTICE. Hieliighest prices will be paid for all kinds of Produce that can be handled, such as Flour. Grain, Butter, E%gs. $r.,&r., $••. Ottumwa, Dec. Gfh. 1855. THAT THE Parmer's Exchange A I I e O U S E Is attracting th« people by it. varieties of Seasonable Goods at Low Prices! Having enlarged our Store room, r.rul filled it with ACOMPRVRR. ASSORTMENT of all kinds of Goods and Wares. ju*t received direct from Philadelphia and New York. (•veal Itului'cinentst jer. Our stock consists in part as follows: PLAIN AND FANCY DRY G06D«, CLOTHS,CASSIMERES, SATINETS, J. M. SWAN & CO.


ocr: Christian Psalmist, Dupey'sHymns, Bu,k's Dictionary, Jo^ephus, Biblea and Tes EIXERMAN& WIIXIAHS. K u n e s i n e a v e u s o e n e a u n i JL ti.re Waicroom, in the building formely accuuied by Ellerman, 011 Front tt. Ottum wa, Iowa, where they are now receiving di rectly from Cincinnati, an excellent assortment Of Household Furniture, of all kinds, which they propose to sell on the most leasonable terms. Their stock consists in pait of Walnut and TVfaliogany Bureaus, w i a n w i o u a s s e s e s e a s a i n and fancy posts, from four to seven feet high Breakfast, Dining, Dessert, Stard and Centre Tables Sofas. Chairs, Cane, and Wood Rock ers, Rin and "Tat Backed Child's Table Chairs and Rckers Bannister, Slant, Rimmed Back ed and Scallop Ti Setting Chairs Lounge*, Matrasses |aud Cradle* Crib*, They also carry on the CA B13IET USE* ESS in all its various brunches, nnd orders maybe left with the fullest assurance of their receiv ing prompt attention, and being filled with the btsi, material and finest workmanship. ftSF 'entlemon anil ladies wishing to pur chase, are invited to call and examine our stock. We are determined to sell as low as any oijtfX establishment in the country. (15* ^°IGus made to order. Ware-room 4th door below Purcfca*a stove store. It N 1TII HB WAKE ROOM. ELLERMAN L. WILLIAMS.


ocr: PURCHASE AND SALE OF FAIi WILD LANDS, AND TOWN I'! PERTY. U A S E. SAL I AND LOCATION OF i General Land -Age BK?OWi\iV i!IIT€U!r! FA E established a' Oifice in U 1 1 for the WARRANTS, PAl MEN I »J?' OF 1 AXES, ficc. Wolar'ut Public, and havin abstract i lands in thio cc, wdl give particular atteuticn to the ex .- Titles and Conveyancing. W« nected with Gaural Land A gem ie a in C'. and liuriingt -n, and those having property to dispose wanting to purchase, will find it loll. vantage to call. Otlice in Com I no. 4.yy. JltoWN fc M1TC1!! «O»T. r. UOWEH. a n k R. F. & BOWHi r,"$Successora to Biuee & Dante!' Wholesale Grocer?, a O U E A N O I S S I E A S O. 90, old stand, south side on Mail"s between Third and Fourth streets. KIIOKIK, IOWA. N. B.— We will mt ke liberal ca^h ad all produce or merchandize sent to here or shipment, and solicit consign" Country produce of all kirnis wautc we will pay the highest or goods. market WI ,. July 31st, 1850.—no. 23-iy. 1 nl


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ocr: OFfinish, the Qnest fabric and of superior workman*hij r: stock of Comprising nil tb i n. rca"ona'bIc price? y January 4, ISSR.dly Bitmni: si Moves. Among I he former they call particular at to tin- •Miolden llot-air Cook Stove, ha- now stood the branch in Keokuk wi 200 bdls iron wire no» 4 to 20 1,500 bxt« tin plate, av sorted SO cases sheet sine- S Hardware and Cutlery. itlrrt i Importation. SW, A II T! t'lvKK i.re ioN« ree, .ing theirEng-i li=h yowls .r the-pr.i.K trade i y the..-hips At jant ic and Ru'kaway from l.i verpewd. and steamer*} tip the Mississippi, together with extensive puichas C- from Auier e«n manufacturers, by almost cteiyj boat which arrives at tbisport. and ur* prepared to otVei incrca.-*l inducements to purti.aseTS. awl will i duplicate any M. Lotus bill which may have Wen made our line. d4 w XKS AXES !!—Hunt's,Coir:, ineott 's axes, lor tale 1 -w h. A-V for sale by ^HOV1ILS--Air for sale low I —So!„t Hi OXby C/ jyjA.Nl' RE Fori: -. HAY Mammoth Clothing Store, \o. 70 Muiii S( KeoKiik* Is now Receiving an extensive assortment of A S I O N A E O I N BUO., Mo. o v e The FubsrnU r.-. proprie tor? ot the Knipire ptove Works., St. l.oui-. beg leave to infirm Stove Ic8ler in lown that ihey have established i t,ranch of their hou.M in Keokuk, where they will Ketpcon on hand a large well-aborted stock A Ural" lid r":r pplvd. .000 bds b'lcd A char coal sheet i!•«•!», no?. 12 to 27 20 do Russia Ifon 5ft do iinitntion do 200 ilof fry pans. Tinner'? Tools and Machines Rivets, Ear-, Solder, Soldering I ties, bucket and Tea Kettle Cover*, Ac. Japanned Ware, an ex: to sell at lowest market rates", both a' St. lioui* and uf purchasers to their .-ti ck. sep2:Uvd n J. tialu atroet. lu lu it A' Drv Cioods. Variety Good*, Carpet*, K A I A U I i o i i i Which are offered, at WIIOLKSALT or hF.TAll.. To the Keta'.l Trade we wattld «*v. tha: bin im made arrang-ni i for it, and all who wi*h to buy '11 i. \P Foil CAaii, are invited .. W. A H. TICKER. Rowiaid'- and otin brands, .- W. & 11. ll.CKlvli. Kowland's and her S. W. A H. Tl'CKKU JAY and Straw Forks—A very large stock yious qualit'te». rsale by and 11aiden Hakes 1 sale low by S W A I K E KIKiKSheara and Pruning Ibniks of diflerent terns, for «al« low by ir,:s l'h«!wgoods, lor qnanty or material ana uneneM mnot be excelled any where, and only need to I* seen to le appreciated. Also, an U N I S I N O O S ary ta complete a gentleman'* \y.irj .11 urbkh will be sold low and at and fast andlatests! jarsad & H. Tl CKER, GI ng and short handles, for sale S. W. A 11. I'I CKER. S. XV. A U. TUCKER. A. B. HE AS LIP w. s. iiooki:. 'jl Main-s'. between 3d A 4th, KEOKUK, lo»» a ift 1 i it ii rs' Stock. tWO V rn 18,600 11^ l.ra*ie«i* cop per: 14,000 do cup bott m? 25 ea s sheet'g copr 2.000 11- bra-s kettles 1 Ac., OlVi I'ltK K O'Vlil, A^il 111 Vl.U IO^f. brand* S. W. A 11 :kh. .iH'k, ri vetid, r.i its—Snini ^t-^eck, nvetid, cu-t 1 plan ter*. :,n i irolina hws, for sale gr at va riety by S. W. it H. II iKtil. aud ii-iv. Chains, a large stek, -r sale lo» S. W. A II. TLCKEIt. lOKN PJUANTEHS-—A suf»erior article for h»rie pcWi-r, and a ironderftti labor and time saving machine, for sale low by 8. V A II. TICKER. GKAIN' AUDOKASS'SCYTJILS A large atoek of Waldron's and other makes, "or suk low by W. A H. Tl'CKKR. Ml"LAY. iron and wood-brated gruin sale l.,w by 8. W. A II. Tl'CKKR. yJ.VAlTMS---Wrought tube patent and eotnuion Sn^iths, a large stock, for sale low by S liaf •ns. Pressed Ware, via: Plate*, -p.e a-Tortuuent. all of which, they ikuk, and wonidj^.-jectfully invite ttcokuk.and wonidja-j FlU 1K A liKOTHO. ikuk, Iowa. Vl O O S \sH i:\t i sn i i I i k i A O 'I li i rit nnd 1 onrt !. oi K i V EKY 1X)\V PRICKS. in our store, we are now fall.v li aui e\ ,tnine our Uvods and prices. %I»\. IOM A FI I K, A|T«*nta, HOEaCo arran ^1-tkLLie A E N Fl LL a tl nn-hl7dAM BTANT SICN i i dealers tanilvon iianu at the BI(i "ANVIL. ». ]i. E. Jo!nr.S. %1V, JOSi:s A II. K. lie Anvil. Importer* »nd ir. F-- e-^ri and Domestic Hardware, crndlfs, rl Cutlery, Oat Pi«tois. Sn»h. Class, Ac.,.V tl», Keokuk, Iowa. Opposite Me jan4d i ware, 4oek», latches, hilts, •-, ere«-, Ac. A full at \DY, JO^JS A PKCK'S, oi bet He, iiSt.!i cbames' lil i BIILDKU lRKKNFlFjIJL»ToolCo. 's pltuies, a su|*rior cle, at be sign of the BIG ANVIL. janid C111AK1 1 i \L Heater Sad irons, a great saving fuel, rtliv the attention of everv at CADY, JONES i PECK'S. jan&d teller's genuine ratsors, also a it of rasor straps at the sign of |WAl.EA v v rn.r.-*• Tbi ir assortment of Ilenting Stove* fur w*^d and coal is extensive.— Some .-mirely new pat tern", one of which, the \'iting America, splendid parlor stove, re cently patented, will found superior t'aiiy1n venti' n of the age for ra diating heat. They on sale at their store in St. Lutiift, from 1,000 «lo spelter 2.000 do block ti.. 5 cases kettle* and iaue pans KEOK1K. IOWA not itj" equal in the Mi» »i««ippi valley and to tbo (Joldi Ti llarp," be in a greaaly improved l'rcuiiuui Cook Stove.


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ocr: •a oil Meltals that can be done in a in Shop. TIN' Sit O HAVING opened Shop in Ottumwa for the sale of Stoves and Manufacture of Tin Ware, in all its varieties. I respectfully solicit a share Of patronage from the Citiz.'na Ot tumwa and Wapello County, and adjoiniug io inties, where tliey will alwaya find a gooi article at the lowest prices. Having .had many years experience in my huei/iess, I feel competent to execute any wor/ ,ili my line I may be favored with. Metulic Roofing executed with cttre and neatners. Copper euid guttering of any required shape. Scouting and Spoutingheads made of copper tin or zinc. tMcddds of Machinery or O/ljP article for the Pi4t»L tent Office Jobbing of all kinas and in v Sho|i QftM&iu Street, next d^OTto the lerX- 1 GEORGE SMrm^ Otiumwa Uarch 20th, 1855.—-noStf. -A


ocr: I3T The Ladiei ars requested to call and examine Oit handsome stock of Bauovt', Dress ar.-? "hnee OiUirnwa, A ^ril-17'h, 1950. liea^tirul Spring Sc Sanr- "liner Styles!" ARC NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE l. 1K5EST BEST AS5Jt)RTED STOCKS EVETR SI!N Si OF a svnnEJB. K lN l'UM W A. «|i Is uselr?» ft»r usj"o aitempt enu msrjte all o' exeti the 'ei.th part'o( the irticl^v that are compri*' i:i our stock, but -si ffice it to sa" th il it ia varied, M/WND-oM*. and CHEAP J! ty Tiv short titnej prompt"piyitig antl('A8II customers, we wilt, as here •/-re', sell at'*erV sinali profits. We Vill heretofore take all kinds ef Pro ducf in exchange for Goods. 4 PUMROY & CO.


ocr: BOOTS SHOES, ATHEFT, WHOLESALE AM) RETAIL. A A V E S WOULD respectfully inform the public th«t he is in receipt of his Spring Stock of goods in his line, which he can supply to all who will favor him with a call on better terms than ever offered in this county. Haviug a complete assortment, from the^RIKEST GAITKR, to the COARSEST STOGA, the wants of all can be satis fied in quality and /trices. Having been inform ed that there are children coining into this State every day entirety barefooted, 1 would just say to their parents, that I have Shoes for tl\em of every size and quality. A. L. GRAVES. O^umwa, May Ifttfc, 18M. *. tfy


ocr: MILLH A\ fc BRO. II A i: It S I AND CLOTHING. 1 1 A S E E OTTU.nWA fOWA. ARE now receiving the largest and most de sirable stock of goods ever offered in this market, and will be continually receiving fresh supplies which will suit the.tastes.of any o».e, and prices. Their stock consists in Dry goods of all kinds, clothing. Hats, Boots and Shoes, Silks, Mantillas, Talmas, Carpets, Oil Clo'hs, window Shades, Clocks, Aacord'.ons,. lojins, Trunks, and Notions together with a large a» s rtmeni of Ribbonds, Silk and Straw Bonnets, Queensware and Groceries. As we expect t«» do a Ready "ay business, »e will Se enabled to sell cheaper than those selling on time. All we ask is for people to call and price our stock. Produce taken in exchange forgoes. MILL1GAN A BRO. april 28 -'56 no 10 tf snd CANDIES, for sale bjr


ocr: Punts be. Ifc. Just in by Rail Road from Boston IllaiiuiaetHrcrs. rtL* X* 3EO Largest & Most Complete S O SPR1AG STOCR. WEBoston, are now receiving from Philadelphia Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis, our ustial full supply of Dry Goods, SitKs, Fancy Go&ls and Notions, Bonnets, Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots and Hardware, Groceries, /roe, Nails, Sash, Glass, Iv Of irinc Spring & Slimmer Ciotljinj, EVER OFFERED IN THE COUNTY. Fine Cloth, Cassimere, Tweeds, Jeans and Linen, Frock and Sack Coats, all colors and styles. Cassimere, Satinet, Jeans, Tweeds, Duck, Drill and Linen Pants. .Satin, Silk, Vdencea, Linen and Marseilles Vests. Fine Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers Cray ats, Ties, Gloves, Hosiery Jtc. Ac. Groceries, Choice Coffees. Teas, Sugars, Syrups, Molasses, Tobaccos, Dried Fruit, Rai sins. Nuts, Cheese, Candies, Cod Fish and Mac!:erel, extra Cigars, Chocolate, Spices, 9LC. 4-c. &.c. PHILADELPHIA GOODS By Kail Koad & Mud Pike. SPR1XQ & SinilER DRESS GOODS. /in* Black Silk,,


ocr: WKW STORE WIT!!' A n i N W O I I S O o 8PR1NO AND SUMMER GOODS. DAVID SANDS, THREE STORY BRICK BLOCK* e. K. CORNER, FRONT AND MARKET STO. UNDER THE RIVER OFFICE OTTir.nwA i IOWA OULDreapertIn 11 v inftffm hip friend* IT in Ottumwa, and country in Wap ello county, and the public generally, that he is now in receipt of a large and well assorted stock of Spring'andSumimrGoods. of almost every varitty, which were care fully selected to suit this market. The stock consists in part as follows: Dry Goods, Silks, liareges, Challey, De laines. Lawns. Shawls, Ribbons, French work ed Collars, Undersleeves C!iemi/.-*(t-s. linen Handkerchiefs. Gloves, silk mitts, Cr. *s bair'd and plain Jaconets, also a full stock of Clo thing Consistir.g in part of dress Cnats. Pants, and Vests together with an assortment of Clmhs Cassimeres, and Yestings. also tioivts FuviilsUIn^ CiOOds. Consisting ot Kats Sbi."ts, Cellars, drawers, sns- nders, and Cravats, also, boots ami Shoes and Caps.


ocr: FASHIONABLE 1*1 IS S HEADLEY, WOL'LD respectfully inform the Ladies Ottumwa and vicinity, that ihe is now ed to work at the DUE S SAJJA'JA All woi k entrusted to her earn will be with neatness and dispatch. Room at the residence of W. P. corner of Samantha and College streets. Hay 1Kb, 1W*«


ocr: s,asf s "rtlCKKD up in th Liar Room at llorae, Hen -L ry Coiyity Iowa, on the Morning of the I9th, of Jjjuuiry, IS5t», a sum of Money which the owner can have by calling on the un^rsignod and paying for this Advertisement. J. H. STRONG. Rome, Iowa, Jan. 2G, 1850.


ocr: JA.MCS RT.MHOY. R. H. WARDEN. PUMROY&CO., DCALtkl IN OIT(J.nWA. IOWA. THE GREATEST UIAME OFFERED GHDCEBIES, &£.. MISTAKE!! v nov cv co DESIRING We also AisU a settlement of all our last years accounts otiiw by Bote or CMfc, im uitdia'i'ly. Ottumwa Jan. 3) h, fSwti. POrrPt tJAlRl t?,ai.u I»'ty JO tftiST 185b, for sale by Jan. l«M8n6 46-4f L. RR to c^e cr.t tl eir Fall ori Winter Slock, to malic v.om for a heavy stock of STRING AND SCMMRR GOODS, will from this time till the M^rcli, sell at Unusually Lqw Fricefl Cor cash or Produce. In Lx-h ange tof p^.ods w e want MIAI., FJ-AXSEF.^ IXEANS, LARD, CORN, IJI-TTK^ JJEHSWAX, RAGS, HIOKS and **'/'ntr.V 7Vu-/e," of all kiilds, for wh'oli we will jv»y the h'gli«»st market


ocr: DISSOLUTION. rHE UKDFRRIQKttD, having this day dissolved Partnership, Lusiness, would re quest all Persons knowing tliet^selves indebted to us, to call and settle the same as soon as pos sible. The bqofcs ai iu the ban Is of S. G. blaneT. Vhp itauUlprised to settle the same. 'SAMUEL & SlXM-lV. SAM I'EL J. HI RST.


ocr: ,500 STOVES! Stoves and Tinware, Chain Pumpt, Lightning Rods and Castings for tale. Job IVork done 3Tin, Sheet Iron 4* Copper to, order. Prairie State Stoves. In offering the Praiiie State Stove to the public, I say that it i$ plain and simple in its construction, with heavy and substantial plates and will never crack from he^t, and is warran ted in ALL CASES to raw, bake atul cook to 'he greatest perfection, unless the draft is obstruc ted by the setting up of tha Store or arrange ments of pipe. N. B.--I will remind my f-i»nl» ax» i I do not consider it my business to run after a man w hen his note or account becomes due.— Thankful for past favors he will be glad to see yon at the Ola Tin Shop in Ottumwa. E. W VSHBU**. Ottvmwa, Dec. 6th, 1865.


ocr: A es Salt received by Dep. *!:Hh. 1$65. A Fresh lot of GROCERIES, IWON'G which are a superior article of Su PUMROY & CO.


ocr: BOOKS! BOOKS!! WEBSTER'SDICTIONARY,unabridg'd: Dick's Works Burns do Scott's do 1 Shakspeares da Byron's do Wirt's Patrick lfaary} 4 Rolliu's Hiwtory) liibbon's Rome Macauley's England Burt n's Natural Ilisto f4»vell's United State* _r ryf Algebri GrmstocW'n Philosophy} i Couistock's Cbemistryj Anthon's Latin Lessons, Just received, aud for sale, by Jan. 1, 1856 46-tf W. L. ORR.


ocr: A MAMMOTH STOCK dent in recommending their work to the peopla irenerallv. as beinc ilon« in tln «i OF5 mr N O W O E 1 N JLnd Be*tly for Iisp0Cli|% FLAG STORE AT THE -o: O o- MAJOR &BRO. PRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT: COLORS. Suuerb Printed French DeLaftttfc Saxony do plaids do And tpany other r^-w andjbeaati^ul ^}flca Plain all WoJ DeLaines.. to, jfine lot, 9f' Engl'uh, Mtrinocs A/pa can, some Fine La Ms Cloaking, Poplins plain and plaid French, En glish and Domestic Ging hams, Chaii}brays, a fine lot of f)F EVERY STYLE AND QUALITY. A S1) ALL v KIS DS OF ESC, LISH AS/) GERMAN .vlfi STUFF GOODS. Embroidery Department. Embroideries of all tb« FRENCH, SWISS, IRISH anit SCOTCH Manufactures. Collars from 15 cts each to $6 per set. A large lot of UNDFKSLF.&VES. t-H ikM IS F.TTES. F.MB'D ILVNDKLaCiiUiFS. Trlmming Departments We have now a large stock of iieW aod choice DRESS AND CLOAK TRIMMINGS, Also:—Bonnet, Ntck and Belt Ribbon*,* U)l)itc (foods Oqjnrttnml: fla^i Svii^s Mu-slui, Plaid CJa in Caiabric, Checked Bislioo L^wn. Burling Oord, Book Muslin, Indian Mull, Victoria Lawn. Cicnt»' Furnhliing Good*: CLOTHS Blue, Brown 5i. Black of the finest fexture. Cassimeres—Fancy aud Plain. Caesinets of all prices. Vest Patterns—Satin. Silk and Worsted. Byron and Standing Collars. Wool, Merino, Lisle thread Jc Cotton Socks. Cravats—Plain and Fancy. &ai£s and Ties. Gloves of eVecy description. A O I N 6 Messi j. BARKER & GOFF are Ideated in thf upper room of our Store, and we feel contW generally, as being done in the mo*t faskiowt* ble ttyle. Cutting dolie to order, antl all work warrantad before leaving the shop. Our entire stock being bought in that mar» ket tli at Jeljes competition west of the Missis, sippi, we asseit \y th confidence lhat we can anctu-ilt sell any stvl'i of Goods LOWER than any retail house in tow*. fry 'i*»r»n« exclusively C'A,SfH. MAJOii & liUO., Sign of the American FtSf.. Othimu'a, Dec. tilh, 1855. Furiture Wareroonii A fmr lot of LADIES FURS. OF ALL large lot of BONNET LININGS ARTIUCIALS.


ocr: It KEili Tli fllFUl TH^ii THE Farmer's Exchange IS attracting the peopjeby ib varieties of 8easonabla Qoods at Lo,w Priest Having enlarged our Store room, wid fiU^ it with acoMi'LF.TE ASSORTMENT of all kinia of Goods aud Wares, just received dircct from Philadelphia and Now York, Gvcat ndacements! hew offered for the Cash or Ready Pay Our stock consists in part as follows: AND FANCY DRY GOOIK® CLOTHS, A SSI MERfcX, S ATI NETS JEANS & TWiiKDS, READY?^ MADE CLOTHING, IU t» & CAPS, A GREAT- ASSORT EN? O O O S &SH0ES. HARDWARE & QUEENS WARP INCLUDING FAMILY AROCTLF^ NOTICE. ...I f'C,e i'gbeat prices will be paid for all kin|| Ottumwa, Dec. 0ihflh55. SVVAN


ocr: Biggest & Most Complete S O K S EVEH snotty is orruAJftju Drn Coobs, Motions ^CLOTHS—Twilled and Plain. Black, Btae Rrown, Mohair, Pilot and Beaver Clothsdo.— Kerseys, Sheens Gray fc.c. CASSIMtltl£S— -Fa«cies, Unions, Doe Ski'is &.c. SATTINETS—Fancj y^d Plain Tweeds, KyJeins. ClcxJtinffs^ Flannels. White, "fellow. Red, 15 ue &.C., Welsh do. Plaids, Fartans. Linseys from 12 l-2c to best 4-4. French aud Eng lish Mcrjnoes, Coburgs, Alpacas. Plain and Fancy ^Laine., of latest and richest styles, from k-2cts upwards. Bla k Silks, Col'd Velvels,. fiaqking Flannels, (ginghams of all ptyje« atid grades, Chaipbrayi, Vestings Prints from the cheape«t to the finest "Paci fics." etibraciii^ all t»»e Fall styles. C'h .cks Marine and Sehuylkill SJiirtings. Silk Gloves, Embroideries-,. Fancy goodsj \'elvet and Silk Bonnets, Fall and Winter styles Hosiery, Fac tory Yams, Buck gloves, Afyttens, and aho~* of ii.nor articles. ©loil)ing & i^nrnisljing Cooba, HATS. CAPS, BOOTS, AND SIJO/.S13I..-« VF I TS Bed, Crib, Travellers !Uid S'lrtmeiu. Fine Sljrts, ynder ^hirts, Drawers Buck Gloves and Mittens, Hosier}', Gu CI oaks and Caps, Carpet Sacks, Satchels. I'm brellas, Overshoes, Curtain Goods Patent Fix iures. OAM-nSTSj Venetion, Hemp, Stair, fee. 4c. Jut* Mats, Bug-',. &c., DOM^TfCS, Sheetings, 37 inches to 6 wide, Sliirty.ijs, Brown Blchd and half Blch AVING doubled the capacity of our Store Room and Warehouse, and spent time and money in buying from Manufacturers and first hands in the Eastern markets, we now ^tfer at' /«r prites, one of the II rsta large as-


The daily Gate City. [volume]

ocr: 1 :'U1{? kll muiM.r Cooking A Heat* infr Stoves. Atiiong :he I -i.er they call particular at to the "Goldin Hot-air ('•f k Stove, has now suntd the branch in Keokuk will her nstantly »u).plied, 2'Hi Islls iron wire no* &,#?"• lyis b'b-dA ehar 4 to 20 coal sheet ir ri. 1,500 bxs tir. plate, n- •,i,p e rwnd St door ,on1h gen- rallv a lr loth in is (Jlothin"-! Clothing TKN TFIOCSANK DOLLARS WORTH OF E A Y A E O I N \T TIIK Xaii moth (lothins: Ntorc, I^io. 70 JUnin M., Keokuk. to*?™ft Theobiect bTinrto mak'^r! V' th? ,'»1inw hi»f'"" fir8t a thoae who hate not yet supplied themaelve* to do *o at redumi prices KKO., wris, MO. ST. it O V The subscribers, proprie tors of the Empire Htove Works. St. Louis, beg leave to inform Stove Dealers in Iowa hat thev have established a branch of their hou!e in Keokuk, where they will ae«pcon stantly on hand a large and w. 11-asiorted stock nos. 12 to 27, aaammothi'took opringand uinn' i lothii z \. n- i i k K O HA Haiu mreet, tirturtB Thi id mid tourfli. Are ii. rr a i ir^o i«toek «i{ H«il To the Retail Trade we w«u.d say. that hav iour mad it, and all who wish to huv Cilr M' FOR VH, ar. nr. it «m fki« t: \i.v, a*d mi Mississippi Valley Nnraeries, K e o k u k I o w a W. ere now prepared to furnish a general assort ment 1 th-- most dc-irable kinds of FRUIT 'I KKKS, A. w.s. JiooKi:. A?ent,No, SI Main-st. between TM A 4th, KEOKCK, Iowa a n i i n n e s S o k lo.ooit ih-brar.i'-r."' per 14,000 do cop'r bott'ms 25 cases sheet'g copr 2.O0O lbs brass kettle- aorted 20 do Russia [l-on: 20 eases she*: /.inc. ^0 do imitation do 200 do* fry pan Tinner'* TooF and Machines, Rirets, Ears, Solder, Juddering Irons, Pressed W«N, rl«: Plates, Pat bucket and Tea Kettle Covers, Ac. Japanned War«, ou extensive assornmcnt. all of which, they are to sell at lowest market rates, both at St. Lonfe and Keokuk, and would respectfully invite the of pmchaserrf to their stock, BRII'UK A BRO'i IIFII. «ep2:Uyd October l*t» 1 Oit Dry Goods. Vni**?ty Goofli. Carpets. i u n i i K o i i i a« Which ar- ,d.at Wiioi.l-. -ALE s- r.K'i ML. .t: VERY LOW anang nis in our store, we arc now fully prepared MW EXPRESS AKKAJVGEMEiVT. a s\ov\ s i:\i'itis offici ng bu»u. at. ti. i--.lit. a: tent ion ..f UTUi:.\S, .tILIKIIAM!! AND RI'SINFSN directed to this, a- the safest, Keokuk, August 22, H55.--1md Til OS. n.AfiETT, Agent. Fuch as Atiple.lVaeli.Pear. Cherry. Plum. Apricot, c'arine,Quince,Ae., and small f-uits, Raspb -rries,, Strawberries, Currants,!^ **h% peciallv for those who wish to ornament their grounds with small trees which will commence bearing the I. Stron:! far a ftf plrnticrj. Also, a fine assortment of Fancy Shrubbery, Ever greens. Roses, liah.ias. Ac. Orders receiv at our grounds, three-fourths of a mile wtst of City limits, 011 the Bluff Ferry road (passing near the grave yard.) or bv mail. Keokuk, Nov. 17. dAw HI'BBELL A HILTON. Winter .to, k of t'lothing and Furnish .ell all kind, of wintcrcluthinr at Ka,terr K I O K I I O W A 1 o eall und examine our (ioods and priees. DliVlATIO^. Johnson.«\ AndersehH old atsind. have if') u up an i.e^r, a ». above, to enable them to keep pace with their rapidly met directed to this, a- the safest, surest, and s|Mediest meth- for ti e transportation of MONEY, GOODS, PACKAGES AND BUNDLES to fct. Louis or any int.-.mediate j^int. Also, to all tho I N I A I I E S A N 0 W N S 1 N I I E U N I 0 N orders for the purchase of 0-is,or to any arti ular h. use. will be promptly attended to. AUvJ, li.LECTION* Mam:. Hardware and Cutlery. n i i n i O A 11. li 1 lv 1.1:. I o). rs and Wholesale -aiers, are in reoeipt of muelithe largest otock which they have as yet ever dwplaved to the tin chants of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois", to which they ask attention, and guaranty to be al St. Loui* Sept. 7, 1856.— dAw ^Ml-S' SHOVEUS:—A~ |,,w Gooseberries, Ac., to^-tbcr AsllIN'l MACIIINI with teveral varieties of i ing Knuekels YV'ash (i rapes. Our sti.ck of Dwarf Pears, Apples and Cher- o some fine, for sale low by ries is very desirah'e, es- k '^tlRCCLAIi SAW'S.—All MANDRELS, Their assortment of He atiiig Stove*, for wood aud coal is extensive.— Some entirely new pat tern*. one of which, the Young America, a splendid parlor«to\e,re cently patt-nted, ii 1 be Tuund mpeiior to any in vention uf the ag«' forra [liating beat. They ha* e on sale at their store in St. Louis, from which 1,000 do spelter 2,fl00 do block t' o & eases Porcelain kettles and s mc pans W M.K.1-K, Agent, Keokuk. lown. HE AS LIP te-t of two years, and has not its equal in th" Mi.-, is.ippi vallev and to he liolden Ilarp," be tiR a grenaly improved Premium Cook Stove. large stock (to arrive) foi S. W. A H. Tl'CKFlt. r.— The celebrated hing Maehtne, for saie by »._W. A 11. Tl'CliEiL ^^1101 tJUNh,—A lot of double-barrelled shot guns W. A II. TUCKER. izes of the St. rcular Saws, warranted by «. W A II. TI CKER for Circular Saws, for sale !.y S. W. A II. TI'CKFI!. OHO\ELSA1D TONflS.—The different qualities O of Iron. Bras# and Steel, for sale by S. VV. A 11. TI CKER.


ocr: FOR THK ILLION! ilavirip a'M«vI jprntlj td our tucilifii™ for rxemt b| »verv -|nci- 'if JOB PUI.\TI.\«, iimi |K- .-O -8 in tin rk in a am i i Hi-u t.. fu.fiii w: !T, uporior n r... over i.cryotbv •i• i w, itr Better Style .0 r, ,i -l-i'M-hiTc jirorurwl. Wi .... i. rtli'.u vl- n-tve addition-: ij.ruiug nil lii l.-nte«t nud in ok FatbtMabir that oil.- i.ri,.. -'|R|| .rs«i a! vv- 1"' tM,|? nt id^t TWENTY PER CENT. LOWER 11 "Mi ofRo.» in fbi- -:»y wr rcg U or ran in f.uih ffcr to rvriit. ii. Wi1 i .ii) v. but y \X i! i t' 1 ti 11 i i"li. u. 'i I 1', .! 1 ::r Bettor & Cheaper than elsewhere Jirinx 01 your %vosk. ami ii y-u do not tind in wil »:S" utin^ Ki.-i k at mT. mscoi HT fr.-». hen. by tWr.!*TV PER fr-iai tin* ri« of «.f Ugt 1 I. 1 "'t'W'"I v,t*i 1 »•11:• FOR NOTHING THIS IS Ol II I'l.A I C.%* SI-ILLnstTi to thfrcitm r^ of 1 t:i !i.'u ^r tlmn tlif can purchauk in i-T. l/iius or »uivwh,-r abr«tl and traii*(*»rt it here. An\ person* donbtinjt thif art! mvitixl to eall nt tb« "itv oruittur Kooin*, 146 -Maui ?trvi,ami ibcutvulvt-f of tlw fact, V. 8. AUlKJTf. hbljrf Cummins Seaman 9l Co.. Kr%i'i.i nntnt iki KOI i K K 1 i.i i 1 A i Rnwrra 44«inc. hira|* nad Mar* ltng:t»n. ry» pit i»*lk ft ar« m&k oui' mi«t«-rial. y \j M) !«•». :i- a. I- "I" U U Mf ..... .% II Uif Keokuk and *iciaity, Fts*


ocr: caniiot of all that n n. price* by 4, is:.c,diy & BRO.. Stoves. Among the former they call pat ticular At to the "tiolden Hot-«ir 1'i«tk Stove, b.i- now ttood the branch in Keoknk w 200 bdls iron wire 4 to 20 1.500 bx» tin plate, t. sIb 85 DI {Nothing- i ST »ri-. o v e S n it 11 1 sii b- i I, rt, |.i oprie ol the Lmp.rv h'ov. St. Loui^, leg to inform Stove in low a that they established .-i hr :i n their bouc in Keokuk, wiil keep con on hand a large well-a.-.orted Mo'k ooKlnr A- Ment i 11K 11 ecT n! t.ysappliid, W .. 1 l.t chur ^oal sheet iron, nos. 12 27 20 do Ru^-is Iron 5# do imitation do 2«» doj fry pans as sorted 20 eases -beet *it»c. Hardware and Cntlery. Uiiecl Importation. W. i 11.'i'CCKER are no.r receiving th-ir Eag luhg.Mwls f. th-spring trade hy the hi|s At and Ro-kaway frna Liv •. rpool. and steamer* the Missi:«ippi, together with extensive purchas from Am riean manufacturrs, by almost every whieh arrive* n* this jx.rt, and are prepared to i i n o i n ^laiiinioth 1o(liiiiir Store, l*o. 70 Main SI., Keokuk. Is now Receiving an extensive as«ortment of A S I O N A E O I N iaortc anu 01 superior wnrKtu insinp. i ue»e gootls, lor (juallty of material aad fineness beeaeeiled any where, and only need to bjreen to bv appreciated. AUo, an U N I S I N O O i iss«flry to enaplete a gentlvmaa'* wardrobe,all of which will be sold low and at W. IfOORK* A n t, fs i n n e s Tinner's T«oi* and Maehiaes, Rivet®, Ear», Solder, i id. ling Irons. Pressed Ware, vis: Plates, s. bucket and lea Kettle Cover-, Ac. Japanned Wars, an extensive as-.Tiun. nt. all of which, they to sell at lowest market rates, both at St. Louis and Keokuk, and won Id respectfully invite »f pureha*er« to th^ir stock. PlillXiK A BRO'IHKR. sepittiyd October ht, I*5o. 1 IMC run 1 XCUSIVKLV. ii street, between Third and Foarth, Are in receipt of a large stock of A co., Dry Goods, Variety Goods, Carpets, K A U V A I I O I A Which are othicd, at »Vliui,r AL,h or RF1A1L, at VERY LOW PRICED. Xo the Retail Trade we w»,u sav, that ho, tn-, made arriiiig merits in our store, we are now fullv it, aad all who wish to i.r. CHKU' FOP CASH, ar^ 4i,v u-d to call and examine our tioods aainrices. om: PHH I O.\LV, akju A H. HE AS UP. o k k Their assortment of Heating Movi u,id C'.nl for wood i* extensive.— ime entirely new pat Tr.«, one whuh, onrig America, -plcndid parl-r stove, re cently patented, will uund superior toany v ••ul ion of the age for :.ataig beat. Thev i sale at their store ~t. l^»ui«, from which eup- Kt.uOtl lbs hraaico per. l4,ft00 do cop'r bott'sas 25ca-es sheer'gc^prj 2."00 lbs hra»s kettle* KFOKt K. IOWA ULVIATIO^. CADV. IOSI S A PECK, between 3d A tlb, KEOKI K, Iowa te-- -f tw- ve .r^and has not its equal in the Mis sissippi vallev and the Oolden llarp," '"g a greaaly improved -citiium Cook Stove. 1.000 »j.elter 2,000 do block »i 5 CB-es kettle, and *au pans Pat I©«p. V Ageiti, Keojknk, AfeBIs,


ocr: c. 1MJK1.L i.pr.-,*r,-dt-..v uffvfwl l*t in th.? ei«y. J* H.L,*fO. 1 1 K I A cor.in :»re respectfully inviU i KH V! K'iOM of the sub ri i tb- "V PIANOS. MELODEON3, ot i i AHK. n iTi v loi ns, hiiLiii MLeii., LSoiiii v iivpi B(K)K8 idTered in Iowa. All instrumenus -old are warranted at Eastern Booms inOgden's new Bu.l-liag, N'o. 52, Mainst. s«-ond. 0. C. I.-BEl.L, n^'vlSdw Teacher of Mn'-i'". Instruction xn Mubic iii! r^' -f SE^HHV tm th PIA0 A!*I niXODI UV an in ettbr V*ire, Ac. Tf.i:*^.—Pr, v ate |o«soiis p^r (jr. 2 i lesmns i $12. en a! r.-tdenee, 15. •i U-. I'..,. i. \e» 1 ork ^»lore, SECOND STREET, A lew Whmmrm front nua. Will Open en I I A K I 2 2 n WITH F»*hioi,abi. and be*: .-»-i-.-t--d *tortr of AND FANCV DRESS SiLIS, SUMMER DRESS GOODS. WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, D'rflF Laces, Hosiery and Trimmings [HO 1 iiUJL for the Ketail Trade in 11, is Market. Pkbsoks Making Pe*c«asJ" \m Wish ing to Savk from Twentt-Five to Fifty Pkh Cxxt. Will Ex- tock B: AMors ran S roKK BCYINC ELSS- WHERE. the Place, VXNES' Mtt YOKE STOftE, Street, Keokulc. upr22-dCt i I


ocr: Keeeipt of a complete .FRESH SPRING SUMMER DRV HOODS. P. D. FOSTER, St., bet. Main & Johnson, AND PINT FTOCK OF iS' LADTT ^5®*^ The attention of close buyers is solicited. AND GENTLE-MEN^ DRESS AND FURNISHING tiiOODS.


ocr: E A POBT or kEOkl K. Arrivals—2Jii Fills borgh do Uranii« Btatr Maelay Ch'-voit II Yeat man Keokuk Ben Campbell Dubuque do Davenport do St Louis Quiney Zanc^ville tit Ijouis do Qnirscy


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ocr: ia.1m I) E N Y I T1 fliO THE Citizens of WTapello County, and i that portion of them who reside "on th» south side of the Demoine River in particular and the Traveling Public generally who bav* to cross the river we would say tha* it would be to their Inteiest and convenience to prefer the Upper Ferry known as ':Overmans Ferry" situated one mile west of Ottumwa where they shall be crossed at all times when the erosfliiuc is safe and practicable with Promptness and disnatch. Our Ferry is the oldest and most Regular Ferry on the River in or about this vicinity and is justly entitled to the name of •'Permanent HICKKNI.OOPKR and EIOIIPV back. n always ready for a trip without wasting an hour and sometimes enduri.iga total disappointment (as i.s the case very often with some other Ferries). Then come on one and all. Those who wish to cross by the year can do so, at very satisfactory prices and those who wish to crow by the trip can be accomodated at correspond ing low pr.ces the Feiry is now owned bwi OVERMAN, and as "JOHN" is familiarly known by the Oldest Inhabitants, and some of the new ones, as an Old Water Dog,-' of the most amphibeous kind it should be a sufficient guarantee that Customers willjMt* their HICKENLOOPER & 0VERMA5.


ocr: rHE RAir.ROAD Itf FULL BLAST! IF you want to get the full value for your money, call at Sloots LAWRENCI'B. lie ia ju«t receiving from Boston and Cir.cinniti, a laig* iot of Spring and Summer goods, co ^ist'ri^ in art of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods. Cluthkm^ and Shoes, Honnetsand Hats, Hardware, (Jueensware, Glassware ana Groceries. I'OR THE LADIG9. I have a fine assortment of all the Styles of Dress Good3 both plain mvi fitftrtf Such as Bareger, Chalis, Tissues. Brjc.tde *jt I Dotted Swiss, Nainsooks, Balzerines, Pl.:in m,.( fancy Lawns. Poplins, Dehaige's alsoGfcighnbt i and Prints of Vaiious Styles. A fine Lot of Bonnets and Trimings of tearl* every styles. Together wit .i a Lo4 of Mautii las, Shoes, Gloves, Mitts, Hosiery, Plain and Cross barr'd Jaconet Swiss, and Victoria Lawns. FOR MEN AND BOYS. Ihave Cloths, Cassimeres, Tweeds, Satinets, Jeans, Gambroons. Denins. Camleteens, Br«wn and Yellow I inens. Silk, Leghorn, Palm and Wool Hats. A large lot of Ready made Clothing fos(j||f teiveii from the manufacturers in Boston anclas I have never kept CloMiing before, I can offer Superioi iiiducenients to my Cu.,j:.mers withou4 any fear of their gettine Oh' S ock. So come on and examine for yi se'/pj, as I have got the Goods to plea?' tje fc.icv and will tlkeua ai *»*dl yrtt't- 11 M|1 GIIAS. LAWRENC^.


ocr: Philadelphia ADLEB dc FEINE9IAN WOULIJ respectfully inform t\ie of Ottumwa and vicinity, tnat they have constantly on hand at their new Stats. complete stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting in pait of Dress Silks, Bareges, sues, Challey, De Laines, Brilliantes, Shawls, Ribbons, French worked Collars, dersleeves, Chemizettes, Linen Cambric kerchiefs, Jose.jdiiiifc Gloves, Black Silk ^lso, a ftii'l st^ck of O O I N Consisting in part of Dress, Frock and Coats, Pants, Vests Sc.c., together sortment of with Hats & €aps^ \\r will sell our present stock of miKti AND SUMMER Ci00»lv At tost. HFg?0 Remember the two story Brick occupied by Mr. and Watch Maker adjoining Dr Wood's Hotel. ADLER & FBIKEMAN. an (!Tlot^ot Caoeimereg & Oeeiinga Of \he richest patterns and colors, to Customc Work. Their new Goods c.nbrac^s particularly an unusual varie'y of E N E E N S n u i s k i n o o s of Sliirts, Collars^ Drawers, Stocks, Cravats, &c. Also U O 0 8 & 0 i 0 9 t.


ocr: U i N I U E WARE zJkte* LLM RnAW rpHE undersigned have just opened a ti.re Wareroom, in the building eccunied by Ellerman, on Front tt. wa, Iowa, where they are now receiving rectly from incinnali, an e\ eel lent Ol" HoiiMcliold Furniture, of all kinds, which they propose to sell on most teasonable terms. Their stock in part of Walnut and Ulaliogany with and without glasses. 3edsteads, and fancy posts, from four to seven feet high Breakfast, Dining, Dessert, Sta^d and fables Solas, Chairs, Cane, and Wood ers, Rin and ^lat Backed Child's Table and Rockers Bannister, Slant, Rimmed ed and Scallop Top Setting Chairs Lounges, Matrasses land Cribs, They also carry on the CABINET BUSINESS, in all its various brunches, and orders may left with the fullest assurance of their ing prompt attention, and being filled btsi, material and finest workmanship. ,(KT entiemcm anil ladies wishing to chase, are invited to call and examine our We are determined to sell as low as any establishment in the country. (ty Coffins made to order. (Fy Ware-room 4th door baiow stow ELLERMAN & WILLIAMS.


ocr: O E E I would call the attention of the public particularly to this Stove, a supply of which lhave juet received, es one of the ocst (if not the l«gt,) stove in use, being larger tlian other Air Tight Stoves ol tlie same num ber. Call una se* them before buy ingelse where. GEORGE {SMITH.


ocr: ESTRAY MA a 4+ STATE G.F IOWA, WAPICLLO COI/M Y Si vU«K rj^AKEN Ui', as an estiay, b^-Joseph Mar tiudale, at h.'s residence in Keokuk Town ship in said County, on the 2nd day of July, A. D. 1850, a Gray Maie (Ilea bitten) left eye glased and right partly so, sligluly crease fal len, white nose, had on when taken up. shoes on fore feet, about fifteen and a half hands high, and adjudged to be twelve yeais old ap praised at foriy dollars by James Tull and Ja cob Allen, before John Wiley Esq., Justice of the Peace of said Comity, on the 7th day of July, A, P. 1856. JOSEPH HAVWB, Ottomwp, July 14th, 1855.


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ocr: January 4,185f., dly It It 11 I] K KKO., S o v e The rful*cril m, proprie tors of the Empire Stove Works, St. Loun, beg leave to inf .rm Stove IValer? in Iowa tba' they have established abraiK-n of their home in K»' 'kuk,1 where they will Keepeon on hand a large and well assorted Mock Cooking & Sloven. Am 'uy ti.-1 nii. rthey woulu eaii pattieoiar at tention to tn° "tiolden xk Stove, Clothing! Clot hi n jr Clothing Mammoth Clothing Store, No. 70 Main St.. Keokuk. T- n'w v-nj aI1 ha" now stood the branch in Keokuk will be constant 1 y supplied, 2U0 l»dts 'mm wire nos 5,000 bd* 1 'led 4 char 4 1 20 coal beet iron, 1,500 bis tin plat*, as- nos. 12 to 27 i sorted '-t» do Hu-xia Iron 20 ca."ea sheet tine. do im tation do 200 dox fry pans, CAI'TIOW TO WBSTSR-* Mtai HANT^ Woi.rs's AROKATH S i.APP8. Thn odsbrated beverage is manufactured at the factory i the undersigned, at Schiedam. Holl.md. He is ?vde imfHrter, as well a." th- ex-lu i-.e manufac of the article, aud no preparation bearing the of "Schnaj.pa," that is not procured either i hisestablirhment in New York, or from li'.s in other eitie.-, is g-nuine and reliable. It is made from barley of the lin»«t quality, se with care fr 111 the product* of most (Cel grain growing districts, is Rasored with the of the aromatic Juniper Berry of Italy, and rectified by a peculiar process, which expels from spirit every acrid parti de. As a means of preventing and eotTve'iag the dis and often dangerous effects produced U|»«'n stomach and bowels by a change of water—a vis to which travelers, uew settlers, and all un jiersons in the West, the South, and are peculiarly liable—the Sehiedam Ar Schnapps w ill be found absoln ely infalli whil in cases of dropsy, gravel, obstruction the kidnevs, diseases of the bladder, dyirtiepsia, extent,\,. t-J.,,J A S I O N A E O I N 'abrie and of soperior w -rkmanship. Th« finish, cannot be excelled '*ny wh r_ aud onh u ed stoek of U N I S I N O O S Compnsing^l that if nsssssary to complete a gentleman'- w^rdrolv.all of wi reasonable prices by It is put ut m»rt and pint bort,, .. in vase- ••bamcs* Block. doi n, w name of the u-i rsigncsl oil J^ril.UElLS* hardware, Ux-U, iaicher,~UIt JiLii:ui ,,} Tinner'i Tool* and Machines, Rivets, Ears, Solder, Soldering Irons, Prc'fed Ware, vis: Plates, Pat bucket aud Tea Kettle Cover.., 4:. spanned Ware, an r*ten»ive assornment, all of which they are 10 sell at lowest market "au-, both at St. Lom« and keokuk, and would respectfully invite the of purchasers to tbeir il ek .RilKiE A BROTIIRR. scpMlyd October 1st. ISsl.), I OK AMI I l.( S I 1.1 i i i i i v i i a 0 t. 81 Mala street, lnwirn Third and louni.. rv Goods, Variety Good*. Carpets* UI.AUV-tlAUi I OTIIITVU, Ac., Which are offered.at -.VHOLKSALE .r RK1 \IL, tu VERY LOW I'RICEF. To tbe Retail Trade wc w.uld say, 11m1 ba\ inp mad 1 and all who wish to boy CUE U .KCAMI, a.e ir,v„.,l ,,, giHxIs, for rjuaMty of material md fineness of b• *"«!n lie nppreelatftl. AI«o, an extensive i n n e HE AS LIP S. UOOKE. A«eM N AUi. 4 ft T" 10,0M lb? bratfers' per 14,000 do cop'r bott'ms 2'i ca«es sncet'g copr 2,000 lbs brass kettles W. S. Moons:, Agent, Iveokuk-^ora. "-ran K u-nt« in out store, we are now ullv nrenand a!1 ailll 0^1: FKK'i: OXLV. AMD Ml ll l«TIO. »»U.priors. CAD*. Jt»KN a PITK, Afeali, HOE^Co. SAM'S fcl-wilt PATCNT Alof LL assort m-n! the n-tnlit! mch 17dAw STAMTuS At'*. I'. 1 JoMCS. "A»V, JOKES A PECK, Anvil. Import-rs ard, l'ii at"! Domestic tne ,' dealer-! in 1 is recommend most em- Hardware by the most distinguished members "f| Cutlery, h:».s. Pi-t Sa-h. Ulans. medical profe-^.m. t. tw, ,"rv'tth aud'Jth, Keokuk, Iowa. i iC I AO td A 4th, KLt 'K I K, Iowa, S o e k test of two years, and has twt iu equal in the Mis- 1 sissiripi \alfev and to t! e (jolder llarp," be •'•'B ltre*"'' improve", l'remium Cook Sto\e. I k Their assortment of Heating Stove* for wood ai?d coal is extensive.'— S'luie entirely uew pat ti-nis, one of which, the Young America, a splendid pnrl«r stove,re eintly patented, will be 1'iuiid superior to any in leiitiimi- 'he nge for ra liatingheat. Tbey ha»e n «sle at their store it' t. ly.)tii«, from which 1,1 1,1 1,000 do spelter 2.00^ do block tin: S cases Porcelain kettles and sane pans ort 1 KEOKt'K, IOWA IF famine «urU«ods w^rtW n hand at the sign Blti'ANVIL. Opposite Me jun4d loose *000 IOOO «»Oo IOO ftO AO AO SO IA& EH W 111 be .»'ld low 11 ml at ISO IOO 8OO IOO I Lids Irou Tin per work ri\ t/\J at "ct LI. 1 of 001 V./ .'° A ,,c! 1 A mers. *€, Sell ...?« I# 1 00 I"" Heating you at a yod At" at Very March \V ti A new offered from time ket. Morel and where. through apr aud laid A ble tuber's P»rE I ry 'P'lE A


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ocr: CAMPAIGN COIRIEIL We will furnish the COUIIIER until after the Presidential elec tion, from the 1st of July to the middle of November, for 50 cts. in advance, or eleven copies to one oflue for $5,00. Send on the names.


ocr: O E N E A I would call the attention of the puttie particularly to thisSlove, a supply of which lhave just received, as one of the best (if not the best,) stove in use, being larger than oilier Air Tixht Stoves of the same num ber. Call and see them before buyingelsc where. GEORGE SMITH. Mny 1st '56-u-lO-y.


ocr: A A V E S WOULD he is BOOTS. SHOES, LEATHER. WHOLESALE AM) RETAIL. respectfully inform the publie tliet in receipt of his Spring Stock of goods just say to their parents, that in his line, which he can supply to all who will favor hint*with a call on better term* th n ever offered in this county. Having A complete assortment, from UIC./INKST O A ITCH, lo COARSEST STOGA, the wants of all can be satisthe fied in (fuality and prices. Having been inform ed that there are eluldren coming into this State every day entirely barefooted, I them of every size and quality. would I have Shoes for A. L. GRAVES. Ottumwa, May 15th.1856. no.12y


ocr: (IRANI) RALLY OF THE L^E PUBLICANS! Forever floai that standard IH-^K, Where breathes the foe, but fatfa With Slavery's CAUSE ALL Saturday next, August 2nd, In which it is expected that all Friends of Freedom in this and adjoining Counties, will particip ate, and, with baskets well filled with the good things of life, con tribute the material of a EE I) I A t\ The Hon. I CODDING and oth er able Speakers will address the Meeting, and occupy as much time, as the exercises oi' Ik# day u ilj permit. The Services of A BRASS 15 AND Have been en^a^ed—a monster poft* and flag will be raised, and a good time had generally. lt£PL BLICAXM, COME OI T!! Bring your wives and We want to see you all. use of the Court House been secured for the evening, the speakers who.may not have opportunity of delivering addres ses during the day will then ITVARD. 'Bv order of the C\ beneath our feet. Freedom's banner streaming o'er us. The Republicans of Wapello County will hold a Mass Meet ing in Ottumwa, oil ft.


ocr: U N I U E WARE EEJIERU AN ML FJPHK undersigned have just opened a Furni ti.re Wareroom, in the building occupied by EIIerman,on Front St. Ottum wa, Iowa, where they are now receiving di rectly from Cincinnati, an e cedent Of Household Furniture, of all kinds, which they propose to sell on the most leasonable terms. Their stock consists in part of Walnut and Mahogany Bureaus, with and without glasses. 3edsteadsA and faucy posts, from four to seven feet high Breakfast, Diniu, Dessert, Tables STA^D botas, Chairs, Lounges fat ranaes sa4 ftsdln Cribs, They also carry on tbe CABINET BUSINETSY FT all its various brunches, and orders may be left with the fullest assurance of their receiv ing prompt attention, and being filled with b*st, material and finest workmanship. TOF -entlemeu chase, are aui ladiSs wishing to invited to call We are determined to sell as low Ware-room 4th door below Stove Store. ELLERMAN* WLFLLAMS. and Centre Cane, and Wood Rock ers,Rinand Clat Backed Child's Table and Ro«-ker.« Bannister, Slant, Rimmed ed and Scallop Top Setting Chairs and examine our SS any establishment in the country, Coffins made to order.


ocr: WE expect to keep a full 50,000. supply ot Lath on hand through the season, for sale at low rates foa CASH ONLY. The highest prices paid for Lath timber, straight and round (not inches and upwards in diameter. MYERS A DA VIS* Ottumwa,Afav 7th, '56-NL 1- tf split) six


ocr: JOHN riABOY, WHOLESALE and RETAIL HTRC8. Medicines, Pfttits, V ARNLSHTTS, Oils ana toye-Stnfr* Gla*t and Glasaware, Perfumery OTTUMWA, IOWA. Keep constantly on hand all (he letdiiil Pat ent Medicines of ihe day. May 1st '56-n 10-tf.


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ocr: Blow ye I lie Triniijxl. NI) sound the alarm in the hills and valleys and let all the inhabitants of tin- land take notice that BARTLETT A '0. are now prepared to take Like nesses in lite most life-like sty le of &SL I'riees from $1 np. Rooms on Main stroet, between Second ami Third.