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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Profits Of Mining.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 1, is

SAN Francisco, Sept. l, lS49.
At the mines no two
men do alike; but as general thing they
average from IS TO SIS per day over ex-
penses. Some do not make a dollar
while others often make thousands. Not
more than one out OF twenty diggerS
makes over $l2 day over expenses;
and not more than one in ten makes
over $40 per day clear. The mines
will, have no doubt, give employment
to 100000 diggers at an average of So
per day for 10 or Is years to come
There are set of rascally spectators
here who are sending home the most
extravagant stories of the mines. just to
increase the excitement, that they may
be able to sell off their lots and build
up their new towns.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

MosT OUTRAGEoUs.-We perceive by
Yesterdays Gazette that the rumor that
there was in existence law in Missouri,
making a discrimination in favor of the
Produce of Missouri of $3.50 in every
$1,000 worth, is fully confirmed. A let
ter from Messrs. Scott, Naylor e. Co.,
Commission Merchants of st. Louis,
shows that the law is enforced in all its
rigor, and that they have had to pay the
tax, and charge the same to the accoun,
of shippers. To The farmers of Illinois,
Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota, this
tariff is most onerous, and if not repeal
ed, will soon lead them to seek other av-
enues of trade besides st. Louis. To
Missouri, the law is most suicidal. The
law went into operation on the 2lst of
August last. We believe it to be uncon-
sl,utional on the ground that Congress
alone has the right to regulate Commerce
between the States, although the lawyers
in st. Louis have otherwise decided
The law will, we think, settle the ques-
ton in the Illinois Legislature, in regard
to granting the right of way to st. Lou
is for the contemplated Cincinnati Rail
road. 1t never will be granted, while
that law is on the Statute book of Missou-
ri.-Hawk-Eye.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

them sound currency, or whether she
will leave it to other states, and to irres-
ponsible and unauthorized institutions to
supply them with one whose representa-
tive value they know nothing, one of
whose ultimate redemption they have no
security. On this question the demo-
cratic leaders have taken their side
They have adopted the destructive policy.
Down with Banks, perish Credit, is their
chosen motto. 1t remains to be seen
whether the people will follow in their
lead, whether they will be gulled and de-
luded BY as arrant and political humbug
as was ever attempted to be palmed off
on the credulity and prejudice and igno-
rance of community.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
The Memphis Convention

Which convened at Memphis Tenn,
to take into consideration the practicable.
ity of the construction of National
Railroad to the Pacific, by the Gene
raj Government, was in session days.
A large number of delegates were in at
tendance, and some able speeches
were made. Ten States were represen-
ted.
Although there was diversity of opin-
ion as to the route, there was great unan-
unity in relation to building the road
All agreed that it was not only feasible,
but must be made. The Convention
passed, unanimously, resolutions to the
effect that the. road ought to he made ny
The General Government out of ,he pro-
ceeds of the sales of the P.cfc Lands.
That all the routes ougssto be examined,
and after the maiesunk reaches the Mis-
sissippi. that acre then ought to be three
or mors 0ranches. From the unanimi-
~ md enthusiasm that pervades all class
ses and parties in the North and South
upon this subject, we have no doubt
Congress viii this winter make proyi-
sion for the construction of this stupen-
dous national Road--which will not on
~ bring the commerce of the world over
our continent, but enable our emigrants
to the Pacific coast to reach their desti-
nations by cheap and expeditions
route.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
v Upwards of one hundred persons

v Upwards of one hundred persons
have left the Johnstown district, in Can
ada West, for the Western. States of the
Union, during the past week, chiefly go
ing to Iowa. Fifteen families, number
ing seventy-four persons from the town
ships of Yonge and Bastard, passed
through Brookville on their way to the
States few days ago. We are told that
a great number more of the old settlers
are endeavoring to sell their farms that
they may 90 westward. Precisely in
the same way are the people clearing
out from Lower Canada, New Bruins
wick, and Prince Edward Island-we
verify believe that during the last three
years not less than 10000 souls have
left this city and its vicinity. The peo-
pie are "annexing" themselves individu-
ally; and, if the thing goes on much Ion
ger, there will not be enough of us left
even to quarrel with one another
Montreal Courier.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF IOWA, Z &C
WApELLo COUNTY,

WAPELLO COUNTY,
DY VIRTUE of an execution to me
I'D directed, issued by the Clerk OF the
District Court for the State and county
aforesaid, in favor of S. Roberts 81 Bro
theirs and against VIM. L. McNamee, |
have this 18th day of October, lS49,
levied upon and will expose to sale on
the 9th day of December, l849, in the
town of EddyviIle, between the hours OF
10 o'clock A. M. and 4 O'Clock r. M.
on the premises, the following real estate,
to-wit:
Lot No. 5, in Block No. in Eddy
vile, with all the appurtenances thcreun-
to belonging, to-wic--l Log Cabin. l
Potter's shop, Potter's Kiln. Clay
Mill, 90 pieces Shelving plank, Gla-
zing Mill, turning Wheel & Shaft, 81
pieces scantling, one 8 gallon iron ket-
tie. Levied upon as the property of
said McNamee to satisfy said execution.
DUANE F. GAYLORD,
Sheriff Wap. CO. Iowa.
Nov. 9th l849. Prs. fee $500.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Interesting from tIle C;smanche
Nation.

We learn that intelligence has been
received at the War Department respect
ing an important National Council re-
Gently held by the Camanche Indians
This council lasted ten days, and its OBJ
iect was to elect new Chief TO rule the
nation, lin place of the one recently de-
deceased, and the Individual thus hon
ored glories in the name of Buffalo
Hump. On being installed into Office,
after Indian fashion, this chief called
upon his subordinates freely to express
their opinions upon all matters OF inpor-
lance connected with. the affairs OF the
nation; whereupon many speeches were
delivered. They were generally of the
most friendly character, but none more
SO than that delivered bv the newly cleo
ted chief himself. He maintained that
bis people had formerly made war upon
Texas when it was .'feeble and alone, :"
and had gained nothing; and he gave it
as his opinion that if they now continued
to make war upon Texas, since it had be-
come part of the United States, the re-
suit would be their utter destruction as a
nation. He also expressed his detcrmi-
nation to do all in his power TO put a
stop to the thieving depredations which
had been committed by portion of his
people against the white inhabitants, and
hope that his efforts would
be successful. The prominent members
of the Council having agreed to the adj
vice of Buffalo Hump, two subordinate
chiefs were appointed to communicate in
person the result to Capt Steele, of the
I'd Dragons, at Fredericksburg, by
whom report was made to Gen. Brooke,
commanding in Texas, who forwarded it
to the War Department.-Nationa In
fetigencer, Oct. 20.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
TheLawof Kindr,

~
The Philadelphia A'q,arer relates the
following touching ifident Of recent
occurrence:
Only few days /, an aged citizen
of Philadelphia Wa Gted upon by
stranger, who asked 11aave few mo-
ments conversation with him in private.
The opportunity was afforded with great
cheerfulness. The Western merchant
for such, in fact he was--was ushered
into the parlor of the Philadelphian, when
something like the following conversa-
ton took place:
"You seem to have forgotten me, Mr..
III. 2"
81 have an indistinct recollection of
having seen you before, aud the tone of
your voice is not Unfamiliar; but beyond
this my memory fails"
my name is Charles b, and
twenty years ago was an inmate OF
Philadelphia prison, of which you were
frequent, benevolent, kind-hearted
visitor"
81 remember, remember" said the
other, Frightening, smiling aud grasplng
the hand of the stranger;-"you look SO
well, have improved so greatly, that
hope, nay feel satisfied, that all has gone
right with you"
A tear trembling in the eye OF the 9th
er at so cordial and kindly recognition;
his voice failed for momcnt--but then
rallying again, he proceeded to tell his
story. AT the age of fifteen he was a
neglected orphan, and with fine natural
talents, cheerful disposition, and good
heart, he was thrown into the society OF
the vile and dissolute, in one of the most
wre;ched sections of Philadelphia coun.
ty. There, in connection with several
other lads, equally deserted or mlsled'
he committed, was arrested for, and con-
victed of petty theft.
While in prison he was visited again
and again by the Philadelphia phllanthro-
pist, who succeeded not only in eratiica-
ting the vicious views he had imbibed.
but in showing him the folly Of vice and
the certainty Of its, punishment, and IN
spring him with determination to act
correctly the moment he should be relea-
leased. The visitor was satisfied with
his sincerity, and gradually took deep
interest in his case. AT the expiration
of his sentence, he provided him with
means, and having stated all the facts IN
confidential manner to friend IN the
West, obtained him situation in Hour
ishing city of that section of the Union.
The youth was overwhelmed with graft
tude. He had found friend for the
first time in his brief career. His course
from that moment was onward. lie
speedily won the confidence of his en-
ployer, on whose death, ten years there
after, he succeeded to large share in
his business.
lam now" he said, san equal part
ner in the reputable and prosperous house
of--& Co. Of, and ! have visited
Philadelphia, not only on ousinesst
with the object Of seeking out and retur"
ming nv heart-warm acknowledgment
to my early, my evercherished, my oN
aforementioned benefac!or.' u
The old merchant wept with JOY aW
such reform, and acknowledged that
this single incident had repaid him Tor
the hours and days and weeks he had
devoted, always pIayerlully, to the bles-
sed cause of kindness and prison reform.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

The RoADs.-We hear good deal
of complaint about the bad state OF the
road between Kennedy's place and Su-
gar Creek. 1t has been almost impassa-
BILE for month. We think the Super
visor in that district ought TO repair it,
If the Supervisor does not attend 10 it,
the people should, and thus save their
credit.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

SETTLED-By general fght.-At
the Bethel Church, Brandywine Hun.
dred, Delaware, as we learn from the
Blue Hens Chicken, there was lately an
eneute, fully equal to that celebrated by
Boileau in his Lutrin, 1t grew out of a
dispute in the congregation, whether the
singing should be done by choir
or by the congregation generally, and
the hosliities at last burst into a general
scuffie and row. durinp which the sing
ing books flew as thick as hail, and the
ladies pushed each other from one side
of the church to the other, to the utter
destru ction of certain artificial, not to say
natural, charms. A general law suit for
assaults and batteries resulted, and sew
eral ladies bound over for trial. At last,
however, the dove Of peace has returned,
and it has been ahicably settled.-N
I. Mirror.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

PENNSYLVANIA ELEcrIoN.-The Off
cial vote in Pennsylvania for Canal Com.
missioner is as follows: Gamble, DEM,
146,77l; Fuller, Wing, l34,265; Cleav.
err, Native, 5000. Majority for John
A. Gamble, DEM, over Fuller, Wing,
l2,506. There were $4,000 less votes
votes polled than there were at the Pres
idential election; the falling off in the
democratic vote was 25,S95, and in the
wing vote 4l,S48.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

EMIGRATION The number of emf
grants passing over the national road
westward, has been much larger during
the present season, than for some years
past. Hundreds of wagons pass through
indianapolis, on their way, every day
The emigrants are chiefly substantial
persons--ihe body of the pioneers hav-
ing passed onin previous years.--Louis-
uMs Courier.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

FROM THE WICHITA MoUNTAINs-RE
TURN OF THE GOLD HrNTERs-DIscov-
cry OF INExHAusTIBLE SILVER MINES
From the Bonham (Texas) Advertiser,
of the 9th ult., we copy the following
items relative to the movements Of the
gold seekers in the region west Of Ar
kansas. As we stated some time since
one party came in with specimens of
lead, and now another has discovered
silver. When we receive intelligence
from the expedition which left our State
sometime since for Walnut creek we ex-
pect TO hear that they have succeeded in
finding the gold placer on the Arkansas.
All the accounts are favorable to the dis
covery of another Ell Dorado on the
eastern slope of the Rocky mountains.
In our paper of July Goth, we mention
ed an expedition to the Wichita noun
tains, then contemplated BY several gem
tlemen who had before that time made
some interesting discoveries in that di-
rection. Not long afterwards they mus
tered to the number of eighty men, aud
proceeded on their journey. Several of
them returned last evening, bringing with
them samples of ore which competent
judges pronounce to be silver of an ex-
traordinary richness. 1t was found in
a high prairie ridge, and the quantity
was apparently inexhaustible.
While in the Wichita country the par
ty diyided-some forty men remaining
near permanet camp designed for head
quarters. while twenty-one went directly
to the mountains, and the rest proceeded
to Red River. 1t was this party who
brought in the ore. The detachment
who travelled to the mountains encoun-
tered about 100 Wichita warriors, who
mode hostile demonstrations, supposing
them to be Caddoes-a tribe which had
threatened them with war-but on ascer-
tanning the true character of the strangers,
they invited them to their village, where
they entertained them for two days. The
village was new one, the old lodges, fur
ther up the mountains, having been de-
serted as their position was not an easy
one to defend against the Caddoes.-
These Wiclritas appeared friendly, but
would not allow their guests TO proceed
ia the direction of the old village, nor
would they permit them TO experiment
with the sands of the streams in their
vicinity. Some of the sand was obtained,
however, and it resembles that from
which small quantity of gold was ex-
tracted in July last.
We understand that the same party in
tend soon to go to the same region again
with competent force to pursue their
investigations in defiance of all opposi-
tion.-(Little Rock Dem ocrat.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09


A Boot and Shoe Convention is be-
ing held in New York. This is rather
curious, even in this day of conventions.
The object, however, is novel one
1t is TO start an association for making
boots and shoes, on the principle of a "di-
vision Of labor"-ihat is, instead of hav-
ing one man to make an entire shoe,
there will be seventeen makers to each,
every man having his own department.
One man cuts out the sole the shape of
the foot by single stroke of an instrn-
ment, and by another stroke the edge is
pared; another man puts on the in-sole,
another puts on the van, another man
drives the pegs, and SO on. One of the
speakers spoke of boy, twelve years
of age, in Marlborough, Massachusetts,.
who commenced to peg in April, and
from the first to the fourteenth of June,
earned at the rate of $l2 per month,
and on the 18th he earned al the rate of
$l5 and his board, having pegged 80
pairs in one day. He mentioned an in
stance of another boy, in New Haven,
who pegged eleven pairs day for his
schooling and boarding; and on Saturday,
when there was no school, he pegged 80
pairs. In one of these factories a French
man was able to earn $35 per month
and his board by putting in the VANS
One house was manufacturing $250,000
worth year, another 100000 worth,
and in Massachusetts there were $751;
100000 worth manufactured annually;
yet the demand was greater than the
supply, and there was an ample field in
New York for the investment of capital
and the employment of surplus labor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

n The Special Term of the Mon
roe county Court, ordered to be held on
the Second Monday in this month, for
the trial Of JOS. r. Ross, has been post
Jponed until the 4th Monday.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Learn from your Enemies.

We have always admired, says the
Richmond Republican, the tact, drill and
discipline of the opposition party
Their "cohesive power" whatever it
may be, whether, according to Calhoun,
the appetite for plumber. or hatred of the
Wings. formerly held them together with
a tenacity which Wing might well de-
sire to see exhibited by his own political
friends. However they might quarrel,
the cunning rogues generally contrived
to shake hands on the day of the election.
No matter hoy various and antagonistic-
al their interests. Personal feuds had
certain boundaries among the opposition,
for every man who entered that political
brotherhood understood thathe might car
ry his private animosities any where but
to the ballot-box, and that the day of ell
ection was a political Sabbath, on which
he might not work out his own ends or
think his own thoughts, is the perfection
of party wisdom. This is one great rea-
son why the opposition have been SO Of
ten victorious. They have succeeded
not so much by their numbers as their
drill and drill and their unity. They
were standing army, opposed TO an
undisciplined militia, an unorganized
multitude. Whenever the opposition
party has been divided, il has suffered
the fate of the Wing party under similar
ircumstances-defeat and disaster. 1t
has of late lost the great secret of its
success, unity, and in that loss we read
certain sign of its final overthrow.
The Wings of this Union might learn
useful lesson from former Democratic
example. They claim that their prin-
ciples and objects are in every way SUI
perior to those of the opposition. Should
they not then be willing to make equal
sacrifices for them! If our political en-
emies can surrender personal preferences
and prejudices for party objects, of what
stuff are Wings composed, if they are
not able to make similar surrender for
the good of their country!-Virginia
Democrat.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

~ There has been Convention held
at Jackson, Miss, quite mum eroOsly at
tended, q which number of speeches.
were made and string of resolutions
passed sustaining the extreme Southern
q ast,res Of Mr.. Calhoun.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

HERoINE.-Ata railroad depot in Bos-
ton few days ago, lady from Maine
having detected thief picking her pock-
ct siezed him and held him firmly until
a policeman arrived.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

~ HERRIMANN, who was tried fol
the murder Of Miller in Washington co.,
III August, ls4s, at the late term of the
Jefferson county court, was found guilty
of manslaughter, and sentenced to the
Penitentiary for seven years and to pay
fine Of 10000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Illinois U. s. senator.

Gen. JAMES SHIELDS has again been
elected 10 the u. S. Senate by the Leg
Aislature of Illinois. He received lar
ger number of votes than at his previ-
GUS election. Breese and McClernard
were his competitors on the democratic
side of the question.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

VIM. BRowN, jr., worthy young
man, residing near Mount Carmel, ILL.,,
was murdered while out cunning few
days since. AS yet, suspicion rests on
no one.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
OttumWa, Nov. 8, lS49.
WANTED,

On Subscription, at this Office, Corn,
Wheat, Oats, Pork, Potatoes, Wood.
Coal and-MONEY; for all of which
we will allow the highest market price.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

CALIFORNIA GoLD.-Among the attrac-
tons at the Fair of the American Insti-
tute, New York, at the present time, is
specimen of California gold, weighing
% ounces, and valued at $500. 1t was
found in the dry diggings.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

LAKE SUPERIOR CopPER.-The total
shipments this season from the Cliff
Mine on Lake Superior are estimated
att 900 tons. IS
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Hedge! Hedge!!

JUST RECEIVED, a small supply of the
= Usage Orange, or Bots Dare seed
Persons wishing to purchase had better ca II
in soon, as next mouth is the proper time
for planting, To be had at the Wapello
Store. THOS. ]. DEVIN.
Oct. 5. 49.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

John q. Clarke, First Auditor Of the
Treasury Department. has been appoint
al solicitor Of the Treasury, vice Gillet.
lhomas ii. Smith succeeds Clarke in
Authorship.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

Maj. Forsyth U. 5. A., died at De-
troit few days since.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Call and Settle /!

A LII PERSONS indebted to the subscri-
IA Der, by Book account, are hereby re-
quested to call and settle the same with ].
w. NoRRIs, at the Post Office, who is duly
to receipt the same
JOINT. BALDWIN.
Ottumwa, Oct. l9, 49.-3w.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09
Street Brothers

RE happy to inform their friends and
IA the public, that they are now ready to
supply them with any article usually found
in country store.
Nov. I'd, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

Of Pa, has issued his
ting the 9th instant
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

ENRESH Ralsins for sale by
STREET BROTHERS
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

States, the theories of politicians, or
rather of demagogues, have not been al
lowed to interfere with the sagacity Of
practical minds. and the community rests
very patiently under the theoretical evils
of system which an occasional conven-
ton. in its ftful zeal for The ..dear people"
absolutely condemns, while Loco Foco
Legislatures take special good care not
to subject their theories of no banks 10
a practical test
1t may be that Iowa. at the instigation
of trading politicians, may signalize her
self by war upon credit, and course
of hostility to well regulated currency
which shall be adequate to the wants Of
her people; but she will not act in accor-
dance with her own better judgement if
she does, and she will surely reap the
consequence of her blind and reckless
policy. She may discard the wisdom
and experience of her sister States; but
she will do it 10 her future sorrow and
regret. Of one thing however she may
be sure, that she cannot set herself up in
opposition to the genius OF he age and
the necessities of civilizedlife. She can
not, if she would, by any legislative en-
actment. prevent the use of bank bills
by her citizens, and the only question
is whether she viii help to secure to
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-09

Hats & Caps.
A Complex stock for winter supply o.
IA hand by STREET BROTHERS.