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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

Of the Democratic Board, as WILDE seen
by reference to the report itself, most
emphatically sus.ains the main grounds
of our objections to the present plan of
prosecuting the work, by recommending
two other plans, either of which differ
most widely from the present one, and
both contemplate putting the whole work
under contract, and completing it within
five years. We want no more conclu-
sive testimony in support Of our posi-
tons in reference to the work, than is
furnished in this report; or more conclu-
sively condemnatory of its present man
agemcnt, and prospect Of completion, un-
der the management of the party in pow
err. ~.
But while our just and reasonable com
plants in the article alluded to, were so
speedily followed by an expose of the
engineers department, we are yet exist.
ing in the same Egyptian darkness in re-
grid TO the fiscal affairs of the Board.
withheld from public inspection in the
archives of the 'rreasurer's Department.
The public mind is anxious on this sub.
ject. Reports have gone forth not calcu-
lated to dispel that anxiety. 1t is sim
ply known, as we stated, that there is
Board, who have Treasurer; that into
his hands large amount Of money has
gone; but how much has been paid out,
aud for what objects is not known. This
uncer tainty coupled with the ,unfavorable
reports above alluded to, show that our
desire and the desire of the public for
further information is reasonable. Will
the Democrat, who has assumed the
defence of the Board, and democracy in
general, oblige us and the public by full
information ON the subject! ~ ng
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
The Inn proycment Again.

We almost despair Of being able to
beat any sense into our neighbor of the
Iowa Democrat. We have about given
up all hopes Of him, as his few subscri-
bers in this region have done. He con-
stantly makes himself ridiculous by at
tempting to discuss subjects, about which
he knows worse than nothing. We res
pect political opponent, who has any
claims to honesty of purpose, however
much he may be mistaken; with such
who bring information and a prcience to
consistency with them we discuss, with
great pleasure, the political questions, a.
bout which we differ. But the Democrat
of the 2lst, in his leader about the i'm
proyement, attempts TO misrepresent us
i'll manner so lame and impotent, that
he must suppose his readers as great sap
heads as himself, if he thinks they will
swallow one word of it.
In an article OH the subject Of the i'm
pro9ement. published on the 7th inst,
we took occasion to say among other
things tina, the public knew nothing about
the progress of the work; the location OF
the locks and dams; the estimates made:
or the condition of the funds. We took
occasion to say this as we stated in the
article, in consequence of very numer-
Gus enquiries which had been made OF
US by persons of all parties. We thought,
as the public thought, that it was time
for the public to know something about
work in which they were interested,
and simply SO stated,.reflecting but the
voice and wishes Of the people about US
without distinction of party.
Well, few days after the publication
of that article, the report OF the engineer
of the Board was placed in our hands,
the substance of which we promptly and
at some incenyenience, gave TO our read
ers in our next paper. Has the Demo-
crat done as much! We think no one
will charge us with unfairness, either in
the amounts and potions of the report
published, or in the editorial remarks ac-
companying the same. II was informa-
ton we required, and when we obtained
it we FASTENED to lay it before our read
ers. G.aI gsn
But the cream of the joke is that this
report, the official report of the engineer
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Notice..
~.ss.aa... Notice.
STATE OF IOWA, : Ss.n
WAPELLo COUNTY,

Probate Court, January Term, 1880. ,
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
~ concerned that the undersigned, DELI
La ScoTT, Guardian of Joseph NJ and Mary
Ellen Scott, minor heirs of Jediah Scott,
deceased, has filed in said Probate court a
petition praying for 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 for hearing on the third
day of the January Term of said court, A.
D. 1880, 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, 1919. m n....Ha3 ~g
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
NOTICE.

STATE OF Iowa, ! CO. District Court in
WAPELLo COUNTY, Chancery.
sad Jsns :. A. Di Bsyafa Bill for relief
..r.. VS.: Los .-r s.t
James Langshore. '' ~
rINHE defendant in the above entitled suit
3 will take notice, that on the 18th day
of December, 1919, compliments filed their
bill in said court praying that said defendant
may be required TO convey by general waran-
tee deed to the said complainant; Jane A
Bay2rd, in fee simple, the following real es-
tate, Situated in said county of Wapelloa and
State of Iowa, and described as Lots Nos.
six, (6) seven, ~ and eight, ~ and the
North East fractional quarter of the North
East fractional quarter of section No. -Four,
al i'll Township No. seventy cay North
OF Range No. thirteen Q3) west.
Now unless you the sail defendant shall
be and appear before the District Court for
said county, on the first day of the next
term thereof, and plead, answer or demur to
said bill, the same will be taken as confess
ed and decree rendered accordingly.
: THOMAS G. GIVEN, G.. ID. C..
December 18th, A. d. 1910 .......I
Slagle 4 Acheson, soils.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

, they owe no responsibility to anv b,n,.c
power but Then constituents. nv bola;,,o
the representative responsible onIv ~ .ns
people, ana exempting him from all other
influences, we elevate the character of the
constituent. and quicken his sense of HE
responsibility to his country. II is only
under these circumstances that the elector
can feel himself. in the choice Of law ma.
ker, component part of the sovereign now.
er OF the nation. With equal care ,ya
should study to defend the rights Of the
Executive and Judicial departments onr
government can only be preserved in lie
purity, by the suppression and entire eJ;m;.
nation OF every claim or tendency in one
coordinate branch to encroachment mon
another. With the strict Observance or
this rule and the other iniunctions of tho
Constitution d sedulous incubation nc that
respect anc love for the union of the States
whlchi our fathers cherished, and enio;nej
upon their children. and the aid of that over
ruling Providence which has so lono and
kindly guarded our libertiesa & inst;tnf;onS
we may reasonably expect to transno;t tbsn,
with their innnumerable BLESSINGS to tho rs
hottest posterity. 49,
D"' iihCHt W Tie mon ShOuld he
habitually iostered in every American heart.
For more than half a century. dnrino which
Kingdoms and Empires have fallen, this
Union has stood mistaken. The. patriots
who formed II have long since descended to
the grave; yet still it remains the proudest
monument to their memory, and the object
of affection and admiration with every one
worthy to bear the American name. In
my judgment its dissolution would be the
greatest OF calamities, and to avert. that
should De the object Of every American
Upon its preservation must depend our
own happiness and that of countless gener-
atoms to come. Whatever danger may
threaten it | shall stand by it and maintain
its integrity, to the full extent of the obi
cations imposed, and the power conferred
upon me by the Constitution. sac
ZACHARY TAYLOR. !
Washington, Dec. 24th, lS49. fa 4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

The great and universally popular
remedy for Coughs, Colds, and Dlseas-
es OF the Lungs, now is-Dr. ROGERS
COMPOUND SYRUP of LIVER
WORT and TAR. Physicians pro-
nounce it specific for Consumption
For breaking up a Cough or common
Cold, in few hours time, il has no e.
quail. For particulars, see advertise
ments.
Mr.. f. E. Suire Druggist MADISON,
Indiana, States that DIR. Rogers LlV-
ERWORT and TAR has made some
very remarkable cures among his own
acquaintance, and that it is the only pat
ent medicine that he recommends.
The Genuine for sale by
Galiinger & Snodgrass, Otfu,naca.
Street Brothers, .dgency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
From the St. Louis Republican.
News by Last Nights Mail.

A heavy eastern mail was received last
evening, bringing us dates from Washing
ton from the 9Th TO the 9th, Baltimore oil
the same date, and Philadelphia and
New York dates of the 9TH and 9th.
The Washington papers give nothing
more than dry detail of the proceed
ings of the House of Representatives in
the attempt to elect Speaker. For
these proceedings we have not room this
morning. l al.a--
The New York papers are filled with
accounts Of the news brought by the
Crescent City, from California, by way
of Chagres. We have room only for
extracts OF such facts as are of immedi-
ate interest, throwing them together with.
on. much regard TO order. 8
| The San Francisco correspondent of
the New York Tribune, writes, on his
way home, as follows:
Full two thirds of the California pas
sengers are either deranged in health or
entirely broken up in health and consti-
ton. Among the list of passengers are
the two princes, the adopted sons of Ka-
mahamaha, of the Sandwich Islands -
They are very pleasing and intelligent
young men, and are under the care of
Mr.. Judd, formerly a missionary at the
Islands, but now acting as Prime Minis
ter to the King. They purpose going
to Washington and thence take the tour
of Europe.
There is already scarcity of provi.
sons and breadstuffs in CALIFORNIA;
Pork and flour have arisen within one
week overa hundred per cent, and are
hourly on the rise. There are not over
three weeks provisions in the mines, and
fears are anticipated of famine, should
large supplies not arrive soon.
herewith append price current of
the staple articles in the the San Fra ncis-
CO market, as prepared by Messls. Cook
Baker a. Co., one of the largest and
most en,erprising commission houses in
San Francisco. 1t is endorsed by Mo-
SEES G.. Leonard, and will be found more
reliable than the genera! price current,
having been arranged up to the day Of
sailing of the steamer.
Pork mess, $40 10 $45; prime, $50 to
800; hams, SIS to 60 cents; beef mess, 10
to IL, mackeral No. |, $50; molasses,
N. o. 65 to rs cents; sugar, house syr-
up. 81; sugar, brown Havana. l0a to IL
cents; sugar. white crushed, 20 cents;
apples dried, 80 to 40 cts; peaches, 80
cts; raisins, Sc per box; pickles, pts SIS
per doz. gus $24; flour, Richmond, $50,
CHILEAN, $22 to $25; butter, Goshen 20
to IS cents. Oregon 81 25; cheese. 40
TO so cts; candles, sperm, 81 SO; sheet
ings, brown, 8 to 10 cents; drillings, do.
l2a to Is cts; -four, pork, and molasses
have advanced materially within few
days. There is great deman nd for heavy
clothing, such as is used by mariners and
laborers.
An invoice of fresh goods, well assort-
ed, would sell readily a, from $50 to 200
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Estray Notice.

TAKEN UP by Lewis Myers, Of
L Polk Township, Wapello County,
Iowa, an Estray Mare, a bay with black
name and tail; and blaze face; extending
over the left eye, the right fore foot aud
both hind feet white up to the pas,ern
joint, fourteen hands high, three years
old appraised at Twenty-Five dollars
Given under my hand this 18th day of
December lS49. ss..-...- .... .s-.
.u.r A. J. REDENBAUGH,
G. b. G.. w. G.. pd 81. o
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Notice.

Ut - Htts 20"
STATE OF Iowa, }sS. t. p.
WAPELLo COUNTY.
Joseph Hayne, District court, for said
vs. county, February term
William Lee, and 1850. lnchancery, bill
James IL Pile. J to perfect title.
YTHE defendants in the above, will take
L notice that the complainant; a resident
of said county, filed in the Office of the
clerk of said court on the 26th day of Deem
Der, 1919, his bill to perfect his title to the
South Half of the East fractional Half of
theS w. (Lot No. 2 and the South Half
of the West Half of the s. K. of Section
No. 80; Town ~; North Range ID; West
9Th Principal Meridian; in said county, and
State, purchased by him from said defend
ants. Now if the said defendants do not
appear, aud plead, answer, or demur thereto;
on or before the first day of the the next
Term of said court. the said bill viii be
taken as confessed, and decree made
accordingly tsf4
THOMAS G. GIVEN, Crk d. G.
]. d. Devin, complrs sol.
Dec. Goth, 1910. lA
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

Reader! word to you. If you wish to
have most excellent medicine in your
house, to use Immediately in cases of burns,
cuts, sprains, bruises, headache, tootha che,
neuralgia pains, cramps, numbness, Sc,
90 and get bottle Of H. G. FarrelPs Ara
bian Liniment, aud you will find it unequ-
eled by any medicine of this kind in the
whole world. See advertisement.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
EsfraY Notice.

TAKEN UP BY Mylow Eggleston, of
L Richland Township, Wapello Coun-
ty, Iowa, on the 18th day of Decem Der,
1919, an Esiray Grey Mare, fourteen
AMI half hands high, some marks of
Gears on her sides, PAGES under the sad
die, supposed to be ten years old. ap-
praised at Twenty Eight dollars. Given
under my hand this 18th day of Decem-
Der !si9. A. J. REDENBAUGH, ~.
g.. b. G. G.. w. c.. pd %.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
EstraV Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Lorenzo d.
In Renfro, living in Oskaloosa Township,
county of Mahaska, and State of Iowa, at
his residence, on the 18th day of November,
lS49, did take up an estray bay Horse Colt,
two years old, with two white hind feet, and
a small star in the forehead. no other marks
perceivable. Appraised at S25, by Alfred
Hood and jordan r. Whitaker, before Geo.
N. Duncan, a Justice of the Peace.
A true copy of the description of said
colt as taken from the sstray papers on file
in my Office. SAM'L BRESSLER, c. B. c.
Oskaloosa, December 9Th, lS49. e
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Notice..

TAKEN up by Zepbaniah Holcomb
at his residence in Centre Town.
ship, Wapello co.. Iowa, one estray gray
mare about fourteen hands and a half
high, with the right hind foot white up
to the hook, five years old, no other
marks or brands perceivable; appraised
at twenty five dollars. Given under my
hand this 4th day of Dec, A. D. ls49.
lstiif@ A.. J. REDENBAUGH,
CPk B. G.. G.. of w. G..
3ml3--pd75. Aa es
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Notice to Presumption Claimants.
Estray Notice.

TAKEN up by Mary Hale Of Centre
| Township, Wapeilo co.. Iowa, two
estray work cattle; one of them is adeep
red steer, marked with crop OFF, the
right ear and an under bit in the left,,
some white o., the belly, fonr years old
last spring. The other Alright red, the
same marks and age as the-other. APP
praised at $500. Given under my
hand this 18th day Of Dec, lS49.
A. J. REDENBAUGH, "
Crk b. G. G., of w. c.,
0i.,l
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Il III e l. A Il e s t
Congressional News,
BY TELEGRAPH.
From the Wing and Register Extra.

" bCS. iOui, loto. Al
The Senate was engaged to day in
the appointment of Standing Com nit
tees, and having got through with that
business adjourned. s
In THE HOUSE Father Mathew appear
ed on the floor; and Resolution was
Immediately passed giving him a seat
inside the Bar. He also visited the Sem
ate Chamber, and was introduced to the
Vice President and Members. re-r...
There were number of propositions
made in the House to rescind the Reso.
lu,ions passed last week precluding de-
bate till after the election Of Speaker
These propositions all failed. T-rue.fs
Julien of Ia, took his seat this morn
ing. There were three ballolings for
Speaker: 56th Ballot. ........ .''-.f-r4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Arrangement of Professor j. w,
Webster before the Police COu IT

The Boston Herald says, that Profess
sor John w. Webster was brought up
before Justice Gushing of The Police
Court, TO undergo an examination upon
the charge of numbering DIR. George
Parkman, of this city, on the afternoon
of Friday the 23th ult. n. +
The accused being asked by Justice
Gushing if he knew the substance OF
the charge made against him-replied
he did not, and would like to hear it,
The warrant issued against him by JUS
tice Merrill on the evening OF Friday last,
was accordingly read 10 him by his coun-
sci, the Hon. Franklin Dexter. and he
Immediately waived an examination by
the advice and consent OF his counsel. for
the purpose of sparing the feelings of his
family. ti8 -lt p
The Couri therefore ordered him to
be recommitted to Jail until the first Mon.
day OF January, at which time ne will
he arraigned at the bar of the Municipal
Court, 10 answer to the charge.
During the process, Prof. Webster
maintained perfectly calm and imPertu-
rabIe dem eanor, not the slightest ,remor
agita,ing his frame. p
There were but very few persons
present a, The examination; the intentions
of the court having been kept profound
" secret. until all was over. We no.
ticed in the court Mr.. Parker District
Attorney, High Sheriff Evereth. Depu-
a.. Cb.;H aud Goronpr Pratt and Con-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Cheap StOre!!
GEORGE ENGELNE PEP

GEORGE |ENGELME PER.
"OULD respectfully inform the pub
w lie that he has opened an assortment
of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Gro
ceries, &c. He also manufactures Boots
Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness and
durability I'M the western country, all of
which he will sell at Low Prices for cash or
approved produce. The public are invited
TO call and see for themselves
Ottumwa, December 2lst, 1919. ms.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
EstraY Notice.

fIAKEN UP by Samuel Kopp. of Dab
l. lonega Township, Wapello County,
a bright bay Colt, one year old last spring,
with star in its forehead appraised at
Eighteen dollars. Given under nv
hand this Goth day of Dec. 1910. =.
A. J. REDENBAUGH, W..
c. d. C. C. w. C. pu 50.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

TAKEN UP by John Humphrey, of
Centre Township, Wapello County,
Iowa, one bay Mare. supposed to be
Ten years old, some white on the left
hind foot; left eye out, filt cen hands high,
appraised at Twenty dollars. Given un-
der my hand this 18Th day of Decem-
Der, A. d. lS49.
A. j. REDENBAUGH,
G.. b. G.. G.. W. G.. pd 1925.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Dissolution.

THE copartnership heretofore exist
Ing between the undersigned under
the firm of Osborn Il Brewer, is this
day. dissolved by mutual consent, the
Enclosed business of the firm will be
settled by either of the subscribers.
STEPHEN OSBORN, ,
~ "' M. BREWER.
e Dec. %, 1910.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

STATE oE Iowa, }ce. ea ~
WAprLLo COUNTY, %; a I'LL
Andrew George, District court, Feb
VS.: ruary term, 1850.
franklin Tedlock. Attachment.
TNHE defendants in the above case, will
L take notice, that the plaintiff sued out
of the Office of the clerk of the District
Court for said county, on the 2lst day of
June, A. D. 1919, writ of attac hment az
ainst the goods and chattels of the said de-
PENDANT for the sum of one Hundred dollars,
and unless the said defendant shall appear &
plead before the next term of said court;
judgement will be entered accordingly, and
the property so attached; will be sold to
satisfy the same. THO'S G.. GIVEN, CFk.
December oath, A. D. 1919.
G. May atty. for pltff.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Notice..

STATE OF Iowa, }Ss. District Court
WAPELLo COUNTY. for said county.
Susan Barlow,
VS.: Bill for Divorce
Jas. NJ Barlow. .- ." s a
rNHE defendant in the above case; will take
notice, that the complainant has filed
bill in this court, on the 18th day of Decem-
Der. A. D. IS49, praying that the bonds of
matrmony heretofore existing between the
parties may be dissolved. ....-.
Now if the said defendant does not ap-
pear on or before the first day of the next
regular term of said court thereof, to be be-
gun and holden in the Court House in OF
tumwa, and plead, answer or demur to said
bill, the same will be taken as confessed and
a decree entered accordingly.
THOMAS G. GIVEN, G.. ID. G..
b Jones, solicitor for complainant.
December 18th, A. D, IS49
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Ohio Legislature.

Columns, Ohio, Dec. Goth. 40.
The Senate have not ret elected a
Speaker. 4 trs s,- M LIN 3g -
No prospect Of an organization.-
Sixteen 10 twenty ballo,ings daily-Tie
vote each ballot. e EsDF a8. .a.a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
N IL w Ill q II Il IL
.AT .4.1HT 9ND

NINTH good Accommodations, house large,
w good rooms well furnished with fur,
niture, and no pains spared to make the
travelling community comfortable. Call
and try. PC THOS. PING.
Dec. 18th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

v The editor of the Sentinel is sigh
ing to be boy again. This is super
fluous; he gives US weekly evidence that
he is now revealing in all the boyishness
of that innocent and happy period. He
can truly say, with slight variation from
the original, aWhen | was boy tho't
as boy, but now ! AM AMAN' l have
(not) laid aside childish things"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Fridays Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2lst. 49,

WASHINGTON, Dee. 2lst. lS49.
The Senate met in Executive Session
and adjourned. In the House several
resolutions and propositions were presen
ted, of no particular interest, followed
by some confusion, fun aud frolic. Fl
nally adjourned without balloling. Wing
and Democratic caucuses meet 10 night.
Conference ComInil,ee appointed by
both parties--Suppose some scheme
will be agreed upon for Organization.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Land Warrants /! Land Warrants! /!

II AND WARRANTS to, sell ON time; or
IL enter and hold the land in security.
For further information enquire of me at
the farm of Doct. z, Walker, Van Buren,
County, Iowa, or by letter at Business Cor
ner post paid. E.W. ElNSkEEP. -E
Dec. llth, 1919. --pd3w YEA sean z3a,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

at is a wise child child that knows ills
own father" Sentinel. -r
He would be very foolish father to
own such misshapen brat as his bogus
message. But the family resemblance
il. too striking to impose on the nesghbors.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
Latest News.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22d.
.s 5o'clock. p. NJ.
Last vote in the House to-day, Cobb,
l02, Winthrop, 100. One of the Tel
lers declares Cobb elected Speaker.
Stanley, of N. C., introduced a reso-
luton declaring him Speaker. II .E Ia
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28

II The Iowa Democrat of last week
exhibits strong marks of DELusIoN. II
is 10 be expected, however, in the alb
sence Of the junior editor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-28
cHANcERV COURT.

TNHE regular semi-annual chancery term
Il for the Third District will commence
at Fairfield on the First Monday of Janua-
ny next. CYRUS OLNEY, Judge.
December 5th, lS49. 3w. a