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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
The Wing Victory i'm Masslchu-
SnffS

The Boston Atlas thus sums up the
fruits of the victory achieved by the
Wings of Massachusetts, on Monday
week:
A Wing Governor and Lieutenant
Governor.
A Wing House of Representatives by
at least sixty majority.
A Wing Senate, which will stand 81
Wing to 10 opposition.
A Wing gain in the popular vote, over
the Presidential vote, of IL 900.
A Wing majority on joint ballot in the
Legislature.
A unanimous Wing Council.
All this (adds the Atlas) we have ac-
complished without effort. Had the two
opposition parties combined in all the
counties, the Wing candidate for Cover
nor would have been triumphantly elect
ed by the people. As it is, he lacks on
ly about twelve hundred votes of ha wing
clear majority over both of the oppo-
sing candidates. This will content us
for the present. The Administration of
Gen. Taylor has been nobly sustained.
The State Administration of Governor
Briggs has been nobly sustained; and SO
long as they pursue the high-minded,
honest, liberal and patriotic course which
they have hitherto pursued, the intelt-
gent voters of the old Pilgrim State will
stand around them like a0aH of ada
ma,lt.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

An eccentric old bachelor, who lately
died at Madras, India, has left a sum of
$1,000, the interest of which is to be d.
vided annually into five portions. to be
distributed at the discretion OF the minis
ter of St. Cyrus. Kincardineshire. One
portion TO be given to the talIest woman
that has been married in the parish du-
ring the year, and one to the shortest.
A third portion goes to the eldest woman
married during the year, and the fourth
10 the youngest. Will any young lady
remain unmarried in ST. Cyrus after this!
The strange old bachelor showed that
his intentions were kind, for he directed
the fifth 10 be distributed in groceries
among the poor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
NEW York, Nov. 81, 5P.

The London Times contains letter
from Austria, dated 4th inst, from which
it appears that the Emperor Of Russia
has carried his poin. with the Turkish
government despite the interfe renee OF
England and France. The Porte has
pledged itself to keep in safe Gust ody. in
one or more Of the Turkish for,resses,
all those refugees whose names may be
submitted by the Austrian and Russian
governments, and Immediately Danish
the others. By this arrangements no
chance is left to Kossuth and his compa-
triols for ever escaping to England or the
United States.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

Great Observation-Disclosures
prescribe Dr.. RoGERs' LIvERwoRT & TAR
in the last stages and the most hopeless ca
ses of Consumption, after all other medi-
cines have failed, as it has proved itself to
be the most extraordinary medical aid in
curing that disease. Now, this medicine is
as valuable in the incipient stages, such as
Coughs, Colds, &C., when the Lungs are
not too far gone. before liberation takes
place. 1t is seldom or ever known to fail
III breaking up the most distressing Cough
or cold in few hours time, if the direc-
tons are strictl7 followed. The Genuine
DIR. Rogers Liverwort and Tar, which makes
so many wonderful cures, is for sale by
GALuNGER & SNoDGRAss, Ottumwa.
STREET BRoTHERs, Agency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
LIFE INSURANCE
BY THE
KNOX INSURANCE. COMPANY
CAPITAL 100000.
Vincennes, State of Indiana.

THIS Company is now prepared to In
Il sure lives, grant endowments and an
nuities.
The following are among the benefits con-
ferred by insuring in this office:
Premiums amounting to $50 and upwards
payable one-half in cash, and the balance in
note at IL months, renewable, with six
per cent interest, or the premium may be
paid monthly in advance.
Insurance effected in THIS office upon the
lie OF the HUSBAND, free from all demands
of creditors.
Creditors may insure the lives of debtors.
and debtors their own lives for the benefit
of creditors.
Naval and Military Officers, Masters and
Mates OF boats, vessels, and indeed all elias
ses, may at this office secure their families
against want at the lowest rates of premium.
Q3- Premiums lower than Mutual Com
panies.
No responsibility to the Insurers beyond
the payment of the premium.
No risk of Partnership with all classes of
persons and its serious consequences.
No liability to have the sum insured re-
duced, or to make farther contribution in
case of mortality beyond the estimated av-
erage.
The certainty Of having every claim paid
as soon as substantiated whatever extraor-
binary mortality may take place.
The semi-annual payment OF premiums,
ana thirty days grace allowed the assured
on the re newal OF premiums.
This company allow the insured more
liberal travelling privileges AMI longer
residence in the Southern States than any
similar institution in the country.
"A person insured in this company, has
the privilege of travelling on land, rivers,
lakes or inland seas, and of residing in any
oil the States or Territories of this Union,
or the British Provinces of North America.
during the entire year, except from th3 first
day OF August TO the first day of Novem-
Der; during which period, the insured are not
allowed to travel or reside south of the
Northern boundary of the State of Missis-
sippi, unless permission is previously OBJ
tanned.
The company does not exempt itself
from the payment of policy if the assured
should die by his own hand which is con-
tor who insures the life of debtor, as well
do 10 "llc luSuililS llic lie Vi lcI HuSUdIlu.
The insured will be allowed TO make a
voyage out and home, to and from any port
on the continent of Europe, for an extra
charge of percent.
Steamboat men engaged in navigating
the western waters win be insured at the
regular rates.
No one life viii be taken..by this compa-
ny for greater sum than $1,000.
Rates of Insurance of 500
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

Farmers will rejoice to know that at last
they can procure an article which they might
depend upon at all times in curing the vari-
Gus ailments of cattle, such as sweeny stiff
complaint, distemper. gals, wounds, sprains,
mango, farcy, partial blindness, sore eyes,
lameness from sprains, loss of the joint wa
ter, Or contracted cords, &c. &c. The arti-
Gle referred to is HI. G. Farrell's Arabian Lin
iment, the best medicine ever discovered
both for man and beast. See advertisement
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
Notice.
STATE OF IOWA, } &C.
WAPELLo COUNTY, ~
Probate Court, january Term, 1850.

Probate Court, January Term, 1850.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
In concerned that the undersigned, DELI
LA ScoTT, Guardian of Joseph M and Mary
Ellen Scott, minor heirs of Jediah Scott,
deceased, has filed in said Probate court a
petition praying for a license for the sale of
certain Real Estate of said minors (for the
benefit of said minors,) to-wit: The South
East quarter and the North East forty of
the South West quarter Of Section seven
teen, Township seventy three, North of
Range thirteen West, and also an equitable
interest in the North East quarter of Sec
ton seventeen, Township seventy three
North of Range thirteen West. and that
said petition is set s sc1 hearing on the third
day of the January Term CT said SAID court, 4.
D. 1850, at the Office Of the Judge of Pro-
bate in Ottumwa, when and where all per-
sons can appear and show cause, if any
they have, why such license should not be
granted. DELLA SCOTT, Guardian.
Dec. Sd, l849,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

MURDER OF LIEUT.. HARRISON, U. S.
Alt is stated inthe Fort Smith Her
aid, of the 18th inst, that Lieut. HARRI-
SON, attached to The escort under Cap
tain MARCY, returning from Santa Fe,
had been murdered by party of Indians.
He was killed by band of Tonkaway
Indians, on the Colorado. After the
company had camped for the evening,
Lieut.. H. rode out 10 look at the country;
but as he remained some time; search
was made for him, and his body was
found pierced with bullet and several
arrows.
Captain MARCY has arrived at For.
Washita,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
Estray Notice.

YAKEN UP by John r. Williams, of
Il Union Township, Monroe county, To-
wa, one Estray Horse, light sorrel, right
fore foot white and left hind foot, star in
in the forehead, no other marks or brands
perceivable, appraised to $500 before me-
N. E. Hendrix, J. p. by Sebastian Streeter,
Amos Strickland and Charles Smith, this
sixth day of November, A. D. lS49.
hereby certify that this true copy Ia
ken from the Estray books this lst day Dec
lSi9. GEORGE w. PIPER,
C. b. Co. Com. M. G.. Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

Risks in lives of persons going to Cali
fornia win be taken at an extra rate Of pre-
MUM.
Pamphlets, blank forms of application,
and all papers necessary for full informa-
ton on the subject of Life Insurance, al
ways to be had at the Office.
DIRECTORS:
Hon. R. N. CARNAN, Vincennes,
WILLIAM ]. WISE,
WILLIAM ]. HEBERD,
HORACE E. Peck, &c
CYRUS M. ALLEN,
VINCENT L. WEST, M. d., Pike county, Ind.
PETER p BAILEY, Fort Wayne, :"
Thomas T. BESBRIDGE, Lafayette, &C
WALTER W. EARLY, Terra Hautc,
Ex-Gov. d. WALLACE, indianapolis, I"
HENRY ID. ALLis, Evansville, &c
HENRY r. ScHooLcRArr, Washington D. G..
ZEpHANIAH PLATTE, New York.
r. N. CARNAN, President.
BIS. WHlTNEY, Secretary.
Drs. Batty and Kitty, Medical Referees.
0. TOWER, Agent Pennington, Iowa.
A HAMLlN, 6 Keokuk, Iowa.
Vincennes, Sept. Is, l849.-Nov. 23-yy
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
The Extra Term

Of the Monroe Go. Court appointed
for the trial of Joseph r. Ross, indicted
for the murder of G. NJ. Wright, conve-
ned on Monday the 9th of Nov. at
Abba, Judge VIM. Mckay presiding.
The counsel on the part of the State
were Messrs. Brumfeld, Pros. Atty.)
Augustus Hall, Ives, May, and Notson.
For the defence Messrs. Walker, (of Ills. J
J. c. Hall, Wngh, & Knapp. Summers,
Devin. Drown, Allison and Anderson.
The trial consumed the entire week.
The jury was finally made up. empanel-
ed and sworn ON Tuesday evening. The
evidence was completed on Friday even
ing. and Mr.. Brumtield made the open-
ing argumen. on the same evening. On
Saturday j G.. Hall made the opening
argument for the defence in an able
speech of three hours. Hon. Cyrus
Walker followed on The same side in
quite an able speech of two and half
hours in length. Augustus Hall closed
the argument on the part OF the State, in
aspeech Of much ability and grea, length.
Alter which Judge Mckay gave the
case TO the jury with a short but able and
lucid charge. The jury retired at !
past 8 p. M. on Saturday evening and
returned a verdict of Not GuiHy few
minutes before IL o'clock.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

New PUMP.-The Pit.sburg Journal
speaks of patent suction power pump.
now being exhibited in that city. l,
says:
With this pump one man would be able
tothrow water over three-story house;
and on farms, or in small villages. it would
form cheap and most valuable substi-
tute for fire. engines. We are informed
that the United States Government has
adopted il for dock and fire purposes on
its vessel and naval stations. The small
erpumps throw twenty -four gallons OF
water per minute.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

Nov. 30.
FLoUR-$4 ,65a$4,75 as to quality.
WHEAT.-$lal0l, Bags included.
CoRN.--32 and 40 in the ear.
OATs.-34a344, sacks included.
LARD.-54c.
BEEF.-3,75a4 per 100 lbs.
GRocERIEs.--Sugar 44a54.
Hogs oyer2OO lbs, 2,l2aa2,5O.
CoFFEE.-Old RIO llaal2, ...
s. III. MoLAssEs-24a25c. ..a,-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

II We have just returned from Al
h'a, the county seat of the hourishing
county of Monroe. In passing through
The western Townships of this county
and a part Of Monroe, we had good
opportunity to observe the almost unpar.
alelled rapidity of the settlement and i'm
provemcnt Of the country. But short
time since we passed over this part of
Wapello and Monroe, and il was. COM
para,ively speaking. an nhnhabi,ed will
derness. Here and there, at great inter-
rals, might be seen the blue curling
smoke Of the settlers claim cabin. The
sound Of his ak, or the sharp crack of
his rifle, as it carried death to the noble
buck, alone broke the silence that reign
ed around. The lnxuriant prairie grass
was undisturbed, saved by the wild game
that roamcd the forests. But what a
change has come over this country in a
short time. Now all is life and activity,
hundreds Of worthy, enierprising and
industrious settlers have sought homes
in this delightful region, and by their la
Dor converted the forests ard prairies in
10 gardens and fruitful fields. As far as
the eye could extend, are to be seen hou-
ses and farms thickly dotsing the skirts
ofthe prairies, filed with healthy, in
dustrious, cheerful and happy people
The country is well adapted to agricul.u-
raj pursuits, and wool growing. The
prairies are rolling and dry, the timber
and prairies well diversified, and the soil
as good as could be desired. With so
many natural advantages, we can't see
how an industrious man can help doing
well. We are pleased TO learn that most
OF the farmers are doing well, and in a
few years, although many of them, like
most Of our hardy, noble hearted farmers
came 10 this country but with little, and
in many instances with no money to
buy land. will be more than independent.
All, or most Of these farms were once
held as claims. and were secured to their
enterprising owners from those land
sharks called land spectators, by the
timely organization Of the settlers into
clubs or associations to save their homes
from their grasp.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
Estray Notice

TAKEN UP by Andrew Gillaspie, before
me Jerry jerks, an acting Justice Of the.
Peace, in Urbana Township, Monroe Coun-
ty, Iowa. Three oxen, one pale red or
yellow, with square crop on of the right:
and an under bit in the left ear, with a bell.
ON, marked. d; 3. brown and white, and
star in his forehead, hole in each horn,
crop off of the right and half crop off Of
the left ear; ga dark brindle, small white
spot on his left side and hole in each horn,
swallow fork in the right; and half crop in
the left car. The above steers supposed to
be between seven and nine years old, and
were appraised to fifty three dollars, BY
John Hull, Dostos holland and Aaron Stock
er, 25thof October, 1919.
Certified that this is true copyfrom the
Estray Book.
GEORGE w. PIPER, C. C. C. M. C. 5.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
EStray Notice.

TAKEN UP by William M. Martin, of
L Center Township, Wapello county, To-
wa, an Estray Roane filly, supposed to be
four years old next spring, with small star
in the forehead and about fourteen hands
high; appraised attwenty-five dollars. Civ
en- under my hand this 18th day of December,
lS49. A. J. REDENBAUGH,
ComiSsioners's Cfk w. CO.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
MEDICAL NOTICE.

YNHE UNDERSIGNED would respect
Il Mlly inform the inhabitants of Ottum-
wa and surrounding country, that they have
associated themselves together in the prac-
tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa,
where they will attend all calls in the line
of their profession. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges in all cases.
v. w. COFFIN,
- y A. d, WOOD, M. ID.
0ttumwa, Nov. 10Th, 1S49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

Captain Cannon, Of the Steamer Lou
isiana, has been arrested, and held to
bail in thu sum of $4,000. to answer for
the causes Of the explosion Of his boat.
The boilers were old; and had been
twice condemned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

The Democrat says that the Washing
ton Union is seventy-two FOUNDER. If
so, its gunners load 1t badly. At every
discharge il fizzles like thimble full of
powder in the pipe Of steamboat
Louisville Journal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
LAND WARRANTS,
On n Credif

A LARGElot just received, which win
IA be sold on fair terms. A supply on
hand at all times. Entries made at Fairfield
or Iowa City if desired. J.. d. DEVlN.
Ottumwa, November 18th. :
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
James Baker,
ATTORNEY at LAW,
OttumWa, Iowa,

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public,
and as such, will take the acknowledge ment
OF deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga-
ges, &c. December 7th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07

RE now receiving large stock of Fall
"A and Winter Goods, TO which they
would respectfully invite the attention of
their friends and customers generally. We
are determined to sell goods CHEAP, and
hope our friends will take a look throu5 III
our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Our stock consists in part of the follow
ing articles:-Clotbs, Cassimeres, Sattinetts,
Alpaccas, Muslins and Drillinss;
Hardware, Queensware, Cutlery, Nails,
Castings, Boots and Shoes of ali kinds,
Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Molassess, Dried Peach
es, &C., OF which we offer as cheap as
they can be bought in this place.
BARNETT & EDGAR.
Ottumwa, Dec. 9TH. 1919
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-07
Land Warrants,

4 FEW Land Warrants for sale 81 cash;
"A or on a years credit. Apply to
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-06-23
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.

The duties on imported articles required by law to
be paid ON entering them at the Custom House. VIII
be found specified at the head of such articles, in our
page of quotations The following are other rcSu-
latiuns
invoice or entry shall not contain the weight, or
quantity or measure of goods, wares or merchandise
now weighed or measured gagged, the same shall
be weighed, gagged, measured, at the expense oil
the owner, agent, or consignce.
Dya,rJachS-That, from and after the first day OF
Deccmbcr 1916 i'll lieu of the bounty heretofore all-
thoriscd by law to be paid on the expectation OF
picked fish of the fisheries Of the United States,
there shall be allowed, the expectation thereof,
fcured with foreign SALT drawback equal in amount
to the duty paid the salt, and no more: to be as
ccrtaincd under such regulations as may be prescribed
by the Secretary of the Treasury.
CyedtS.--All duties payable IN cash-or,
Goods, Wares and Merchandise, on their mporta-
ton, may be placed in public Stores under the Ware
housing law, and duties paid when such Goods,
Wares, Sc, are withdrawn theretrom (cXccpt Tor
rc-Xportation0 but if not claimed at the expiration
of year. or duties and charges paid, are then to be
appraised and sold under the direction of the Cocc-
tor Of the Port
Iaqes aIIo,ced.-On sugar in boxes Is per cent.
in casks II in bags and mats .. Coffee Ill casks II;
in bags 2; and bales 3; Cotton in bales 2; and iii &C.
rooms &. Cocoa in casks IN; and in bags |. Cheese
in boxes %. Indigo in ccroons II; and in eases 10.
Pepper in bags 2 Pimcnto i'll bags ). And Figs IN
drums 10 per cent
Lcatage and BrcaEage.-On spirits per cent.
Ale, Beer and Porter i'll bottles 10. All other Lii
quors in bottles per cent.
ReStr.ictiOns-N goods to be imported in vessels
less than 30 tons brthcn. No Beer, lie and Porter
in casks of less capacity than forty gallons beer mea
sure; or if in bottles of packages less than six dozen
No distilled spirits in casks of less capacity than nine
ty gallons wine measure, except Brandy, which may
be imported in casks in any capacity not less than Is
gallons.
Tonnage duty.-On American vessels and the
vessels of Denmark, Central America, Netherlands,
Hamburg, Bremen, Lubec, Prussia, Sweden, Nor
way, Odenburg, Russia, Austria, Brazil Hanover,
Papal Domnions, Portugal, Sardinia, English, McXi-
can and Texan, from whatever port place, free;
ard ON French vessels coming from Martinique and
Guadalupe ,fcc cents per tOn-whcn laden with
other than colonial produce. On French vessels
from other ports, and all other foreign vessels (ex
cept as above enumeratedD coming from ports where
Americans permitted to trade, ntnety5otn cents
per tom
On Spanish vessels coming direct from Spain cts.
per ton; from Cuba 81 G7 cts. per ton; other ports
81 per ton.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-06-23
MM. A. Ill. M,kIM.

"AVE constantly ON hand, and offer for sale on
u liberal terms, the following articles, viz:
BAR IRON, of superior quality, and of various
dimensions, say flat bars / to a inches wide by ! to
l inch thick; square and round bars, to inches
diameter.
BOILER PLATES, of best Charcoal, and Pud-
died Iron, made to any size and pattern-manuiac-
turcd bv the Baltimore City Rolling Mill.
SHEATHlNG COPPER, a full assortment, from
II to SO OF. Also, Copper and Composition Nails.
YELLOW METAL SHENFHING, MuNTz'
PATENT ENGLISH SHEATHING METAL-the well
known reputation of this article, and its superiority
to any other manufactured entities it to preference;
a constant supply received direct from England
ZINC-ss Mosselman's" Sheet Znc.-We are
now receiving direct from the manufacturers Ill Bel
gium. a full assortment of this superior article
COPPER INGOTS.-Retined Copper, lngots OF
best quality, manufactured by the Baltimore and
Cuba Smelling and Mining Company. jy22
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-06-23
FOR THE PORT OE BALTIMORE.


Condensed aCih other matters entertaining thereto,
from carious tets Of the General assembly Of
.H0lyLdnd.
For every vessel, either drawing feet water or up
wards, or measuring IS tons custom house ton
mage, coming from the to the city of Balti
more per foot, 50 SO
For every vessel of like draft, from Baltimore
to sea, so
For the months of December, January, Febm-
airy and March, i'll addition to every foot
such vessel draws, IS
BE ii eltacted by the General .1Ssemby Of Mary
tdlid, That every master of merchant
vessel going to sea, whether sailing under a coast
ing license or registered, of the burthen of hun
dred and twenty tons and upwards shall be obliged
to receive the first Pilot who offers to conduct
pilot his vessel and shall continue the Pilot to
the Capes, or shall pay to him half pilotage pro-
vidcd the said Pilot shall speak board said vessel
above Fort hIclicnry and shall be duly licensed to
act as Pilot and provided further, that the Pilot
who shall have conducted any vessel from the Capes
into port shall be entitled TO take charge of the
vessel Pilot to the Capcs on her next voyage.
SEC. 2. tint be enacted, That any master or
owner OF merchant vessel sailing under coastng
license or registered, Of the burhen of hundred
tons and upwards coming from sea, shall be obliged
to take the first Pilot who shall offer to conduct or
pilot his vessel and shall continue the same to the
port of destination, shall pay to him half pilot
age provided said Pilot shall speak or board said
vessel before Cape Henry Light House shall bear
south, and provided also, the said Pilot shall have
branch license to the destined port of said vessel
SEC. 3. .Apd be IL enacted, That the owners of
all vessels of the burthen of seventy-ve tons and
upwards, not exceeding hundred tons, before
going to sea- shall apply to the Board of Pilots for
license to navigate the Chesapeake Bay, and shall
pay to the said Board for such license at the rate of
six cents per ton, and such license shall be good for
twelve months.
SEC. A. .And be IL enacted, That the master of
any vessel, for which license is made necessary by
the preceding section, who shall navigate the
without such license shall subject himself to receive
a Pilot upon the terms as is provided for in the
first section of this Act.