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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
HEAD QUARTERS

WILL, in future, be located at the Store
w Room; recently occupied By J. t.
Baldwin, one door east Of the 0ttumwa
House. Where General assortment OF
Staple. and Fancy dry Goods, Queens-ware,
Hardware, Boots and Shoes, together with
all kinds of family Groceries, will be, sold as
cheap as they can had in this Market, Tor
CASH or country produce. Please give us
call, and we pledge ourselves that all who
do so will go away with good bargains and
well pleased PETER BARNETT.
Ottumwa, August y24th, lS49. If. 9lB
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

We see it stated that the letters compo-
sing the word "warrant,' can be so ar
ranged as to make 1877 good English
words. We should like to see the ex-
pertinent tried by some one curious in
such matters.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

Experimental philosophy, is said to
be asking a young lady to marry you.
Looking indifferent and say you were
only in fun when she refuses you, is nat.
ural philosophy. a aoE, sar
Committing suicide under like circum.
stances, is moral philosophy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

A drunken laborer, recovering from a
dangerous illness, was asked whether he
had not been afraid Of meeting God!
NO." said the poor pagan christian,
II was only afraid o. t'other chap"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
stove Business i'm General

We are enabled to make our prices foi
stoves this year very low, and we wish our
customers to bear in mind that we shallsell
as usual at uniform low prices. Merchants
and persons from distance purchasing a
number Of stoves, will be allowed discount
that will compensate them for coming to
Keokuk to make their purchases.
When Cook Stoves or Hollow ware sold
by us is damaged by fire cracks, we shall in
all cases make the damage good.
Tin Plate, Sheet-Iron, Zinc and Copper
Iron Wire and Timers stock in general, al
ways on hand, and will be sold low as the
same articles can be procured from st Louis.
COMSTOCK 81 co.
Sept. 9th, IS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

There is closer connection between
good sense and good nuture than is gen.
orally supposed. y sa.. p
The "good natured fools" will feel
quite hattered. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
BOUND FOR CALIFORNIA;!
Farm for Sale!!

TTHE undersigned has farm Of 280 acres
(l20 acres entered, l60 acres claim
60 acres in cultivation, good dwelling
house, well and out houses, which he wishes
to dispose Of Said land lies AZ miles north
of Dahlonega, on the road leading to Gar
rett's mills Any person wishing q bar
gain would do web to call and see him on
the premises and satisfy themselves.
n, 4g WILLIAM f. BAY.
Oct 18th, lS49.w8
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

The height Of impotence is for anoth-
er 10 ask an editor to copy a puff Of his
book without giving in an advertisement.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

LAND OFFICE, FAIRFIELD, Iowa, I
N1 September Ii, lS49.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on this
IN day the 70 owing described township
plats were received at this Office, viz:
Townships Nos. ~ %, "a rs North of
Ranges Nos. 26, n s. % West of the 5th
principaM eri dian, 1870 .1
GEO. WILSON, Register
w. H. WALLACE, Receiver.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

"BOb, is that dog hunter!"
"NO, he is half hunter and half settler;
he hunts bones he's hungry, and sits by
the fire when he's satisfied"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
Heating Stores.

We also have large assortment of close
Stoves, embracing the common Coal Stove,
six, seven and ten plate, AMI common box,
together with a new and excellent pattern
of AIR TIGHT BOX STOVES, of seven
sizes, prices varying from 50 so to Sl4 CO.
and is so constructed as to make it the most
desirable box stove we have ever seen.
N. B. Having turned oarwhole after ion
IN the
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
EStraV Notice.

NOTICE is hereby Given, that Van b.
IN Delashmutt living in Scott Township,
Mahaska county Iowa, did on the 10th day
Of May 1919, take up an Estray Horse Of
the following description, to-wit; A Horse
supposed to be six years old, sorrel with his
name shorn off, one white spot ON his back;
and warl on the left side of his neck; with
blaze in the forehead; and no other marks
or brands visible. Appraised at $50 by
Horace Keys and B. F. Norton, before Har-
vey Norton Justice of the Peace.
A true. description of said Horse, from
he Estray Book of this office 9
Attest; SAM'L BRESSLER, c. D. 6. NJ. c.
Oskaloosa, October goth, l849,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
Suldries.

We also have also on handan assortment
Of Resor's Old Patent Double Oven, Stew
arts summer winter Air Tight. Also the
Combination, Queen of the West, and Full
toms Pattern Cooking Stove; which we offer
at reduced prices. .afAoat .hh
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
Parlor Sfoves.

Our assortment of Parlor Stoves ISIS select
and varied, embracing the Cottage, Lady
Washington and Troy Air Tight. Also,
Stanley's and the Cincinnati pattern for
wood or coal. All of which stoves are
| neat and ornamental. #..gg s.
- HpnfiDp Sfoyes. -er r,arsei e.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
s r az " Us Z
I'm KEOKUK, IOWA

ut the Brick and Frame buildings, on
Corner Of Johnson and End Sfs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23
LAND WARRANTS.

NHE subscribers have on hand large sup
il ply and will be constantly supplied
with Land Warrants, which they will sell
at the lowest market price and guarantee
them to be genuine.
BRIDGMAN & EVANS.
Fairfield, Feb. 23d, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-23

ARTHUR BRIDGMAN. JOHN p. REED.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
Cnieb BnIdersrone I'm ,b. so.,.

Most Of our readers have been amused by
Sir Walter Scott's character Of Caleb BaIder-
stone, and have laughed at the ludierous at.
temPts Of the butler 10 conceal the state Of his
masters fortunes. When the Master Of Ra-
venswood had nothing left Of the possessions OF
his ancestors but the gloomy castle of yVoIrs
Crag, which was destitute of furniture, and did
not contain supply Of even the plainest food,
Caleb Balderstone boasted Of their rnasni6cep,
plate and the dinner courses Consisting Of all
that could crafty the palate of the epicure.--
When We read some Of Mr.. ElIwood Fishers
statements, We are forcibly reminded of Caleb
OratOrical powers, and cannot help congr.tula.
ting Old Virginia that she has found no talented
aBalderstone. When the vireinans soe,k TO
each other at home they complain of their
want OF prosperity; but they are glad to have
Caleb Balderstone to put a good face on the
matter before strangers. Mr.. Caleb Balderstone
Fisher performs the duty admirably, and thew
toast him and applaud him to the skies. He
has done the job for them well, and they nav
him well. And when the decay becomes too
evident to be concealed, their Balderstons will
explain all by referring to the tariff, which will
answer as good a purpose as Caleb's FIRE at
VOLTS Crag.
at will be creditable apology for the honor
Of the family for three score of years TO come
IL il is as well guided. Where's The family mic.
lures says ae meddling body--the great IRE at
w offs Crag, answers |. Where's the family
plate says another-the great fire, says /; wha
was to think of plate when life and limb were
In danger, Where's the wardrobe and the lin
ens7 where's the tapestry and the decore-
ments?-beds Of state, twilts, pands and testers.
naPery and broidered worki--the fire-tbe
hre-the fire. Guide the fire wee, and il will
serve You for all that ye suld have and hsy.
not-and, In some Sort, good excuse is better
than the things themselves; for they maun crack
and wear out. and be consumed by time, where
handled, may serve a notlemsn and his fam;Iy
Lord knows how long,"
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27

CANADA.-The feeling In favor of the indie.
pendence OF Canada, with its natural conse.
quence OF annexation to this Union, is growing
SO rapidly, that already plans ars aft oat for the
partition Of the country into three States: each
OF which,it is proposed, shall be as large as one
OF our first class States, with each from half
to million Of Inhabitants, with plenty of room
for more. The Montreal Gazette propoupd.
this scheme; and the following are stated to be
the division and boundaries proposed:
l.. The State Of Canada West, to includs The
whole OF Upper Canada down to the foot oT
Lake Ontario. The population of this wouId
De exclusively English, with the exception Of
some hfty or sixty thousand French, scattered
over II or settled near Detroit
2. The State of Canada East. 10 ineIuds N.
districts Of Quebec and Three r yers, with tbs
exception OF some Of the Southern TOWNSHIPS
Inc population Of this would be almost erciu.
siveiy French, with exception of Quebec
where the Irish laboring classes are pretty nm
merous, but 60 with the French-the me rcs n,iIa
Glasses having no political influence. and ;nds.d
being quite apathetic.
.. The State Of Central Canadu. To con,st of
Inc Ottawa District, and Of that portion M In.
per Cannda which lies between the Ottawa and
me Of. Lawrence, of the District of Montreal
md OF that Of st. Francis, leaving tc Canada
Iast the bordering parishes Of purely French
'naracter, and taking on the south, the town
niPs OF British law and settlement.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
The Nicaragua Anatr.
To the Principal Secretary Of the Stale Of Nj
eaTagHg.
GUATEMALA, June ~, 1919.

GUATEMALA, June IL, 1919.
SIN: Having seen In the Courier Of the 18th
mus Of Nicaragua, Of the 10th Of May last, .
copy Of the contract lately entered into between
this government and Mr.. Brown, Of New York,
to run a canal along the river San Juan, con-
slider il prudent 10 inform your government that
the government Of her Majesty, out Of con-
sideration TO those Englishmen 10 whom debts
are due in Genital America, will object TO any
arrangement which tends to any other object
than satisfying the English holders Of the diff
ferent bonds Of the State of Nicaragua, which,
in common with those Of the other States OF
Central America, being hypothecated by the
federal contract 10 the fslhlment Of that debt
IL the creditors of Nicaragua, in cOnsidera-
tion Of their difficulties, have not exacled the
this indulgence is no reason why Nicaragua
should destiae for another object than the pay
ments Of its debts the rents which have been
specially assigned for the liquidation Of the debt
and which belong to the English creditors; /
therefore desire that the government Of Nicara-
qua bear in mind, that the payment Of this
bOnd-debt and the right owned by Reid Irving
must be provided for by whatever foreign com
pany the government may choose TO make
arrangements with to form a canal along the
san Juan river, or TO establish a line Of com
munication through the territory Of the State,
for without this stipulation, whatever sales the
State may apply TO this enterprise will be legal
y reclaimed by the English tenants.
i have the honor, &c,
Frederic CHATFIELD
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
Emancipation i'm MsryIm.A

The following paragraph in letter written
from Baltimore, shows that The Emancipstion.
lists Of Maryland, neither few in number nor
destitute of influence, though patiently bidine
their time, are looking forward with calm con.
hdence to the day when the cause of freedom
shall triumph in their beloved State. That day.
though seemingly far distant, is rapidly sp.
preaching. The heart Of humanity is throb.
bling with the love Of liberty, and every puls.-
ton OF that great heart sends the life blood
farther and father:
"a majority Of Reformers have been elected
and great effort will be made to enact a bin
providing for the call of a Convention 10 re-.
model the Constitution Of the State, The slave.
holders In the eastern and southern counties
nave already taken the alarm at the prospect of
an effort to provide for emancipation. can see
no prospect Of success at present, bat move.
ment once made will lead to beneficial results
In few years. There are those 10 MARYLAND
VINO VIII never cease until this curse 10 eradica-
1eo rom the soil, and although the final attain.
ment Of the object IL far distant in appesrance.
mere are hearts that never despair and hone to
i've 70 witness lie accomplishment.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27

css approve. Whenever man toes This, be
ceases 10 be freeman. Surely such state OF
affairs az this, is TO be deprecated, and becomes
every true lover OF bis country to aid IN bringing
about better stale OF affairs, in restoring cur bal
Io,bOx TO its primitive chsracier-that OF beins the
pure and uns ued depository ofthe free, unbiased
and uniIaneled wishes OF the people.
AT fret we were disposed 10 oppose the election
of the Judges by the people-not that we feared TO
tulst the peopie--but because we feared 10 trust
he Judges We apprehended that in all issues
between the weak ahd the powerful, the Judge,
holding 1fice BY popular tenure, would De inclined
10 lean 10 the side Of HIM who would have The
most influence In retaining him IN powell But oy
the proposed change in the manner Of voting,
o. objections, and the objections OF all, which
are ptedicated upon a similar basis, 10 an elective
judiciary, are deposed. The judicial funclionaIy
being entirely ignorant 10 how the itigsnts may
have voted whether for or against him, Is deprived
Of one great avenue and strong incentive 10 ofh
ciil corruption and Official tyranny. Will not the
advocates of an elective judiciary unite in aiding
10 remove the most rational and potent objection
70 their policy, by reforming our popular electons'
Nearly every State in the Union has adopted the
baloi-box and ticketsy system, in ell OF which IL has
succeeded admirably. Then let Us try il too. Lei
every county in the State be divided into convent
snt precinels-let the voting be by ballot and tahe
place in one day only-and there is no calculating
as 10 the sayins OF time, money and morals 10 the
people of the State. Then We will be feed fTom
the excitement, drinking, betting and roting tha
too frequently characterize our Kentucky elections
under the present system. We are well aware that
opponents Of the proposed reform cay, ait locke
mere manly to vote UiUd V0ce, openly, like Ken
tu:kians, &c" All such talk will do very well
for buncomb, bui II don't begin 10 answer the ar
guments in favor ofthe new system, or remove the
evils OF The old. II any heroic voter is over-snx.
ious that the world should know how he voted,
nature has provided him with air and lungs, lei
him proclaim it, Our object 10 To secure 10 the
poCr and The humble a pIstecton under which
they can, without fear, favor vote their will and
IN cir wishes, az their judgments dictate ard then
conscienees approve, like freemen of great and
| glorious Commonwealth. c.
| RussELLyILLg XIV Oct 2
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
SANITARY Nleasurea.

10 all persons Interested In the condition O,
the poor in large cities such information Az Is
contained in the following extract of a latter
from London to the New York Tribune, will
be gratifying. The amount of health and life
lost in every city annually, in consequence of A
violation Of the heaven otdained laws of health
and life, rs truly appalling. This violation is
sometimes attributable to wilfulness, but often.
er to ignorance Of the laws or inability TO com.
ply with them. How can the wretched victims
Of poverty who throng the cities of Europe
and some Of our American cities nav heed n
the laws Of health when crowded into small
damp houses in dark, filthy streets, where with
every breath that they draw they inhals posop'
we rejoice to see that the minds of pnil.n.
threPists every where are beginning to appre-
ciate the Importance Of sanitary measures.
The reform has commenced, and we trust =,
may 20 on until the poorest citizen of every
land may have dry, well-ventilated house 10
live In, healthful food to eat, and warm CLOTHING
to wear. Then no child will be doomed nv the
circumstances Of his lot to miserable health n,
premature death, and life will be far happier
and more beautiful to all.
"The public Baths and Wash. houses fi,urisb
admirably In London. At one establishment.
from January TO September /, the bathers
were e2,2lS--the receipts fl, O5s. During
three months, there was an increase Of az 703
bathers over the corresponding three months Of
last year. The washer woman's department
showed that 3,0l3 persons had avaiIed them.
selves Of the facilities afforded from ApriI 20
to September 1. II is impossible to saw what
comfort such Institutions introduce into homes.
BY taking away from, the narrow dwelIinus of
the poor the unluck Of the washing day."
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
The Nor mon CIV or ,sa,, It..

A correspondent of the Pittsburgh Gazette.
writing from the Mormon City, on the srea,
salt lake, says:
"The whole valley is occupied by the Nor.
mons, who built their houses entirely of ann.
dried bricks They are building a church of
stone which Is already one story high and viii
be fine building. They assemble eyery Sunday
morning under large shed. The society -
governed by president, the twelve. and The
seventy. The president and the twelve occupv
the pulpit, and do all the preaching. wen,
this morning when the bell rang. 70 cbu,ch
wnere ! saw large assemblage, some dressed
quite fashionsbly, and all clean and neat A
brass band hrst played lively tune. and then
the clerk rose and read several notices. Tns,,
are very strict In the administration of. iu,tice
One OF their number stole pair Of boots from
an emigrant, he was sentenced 10 paw four fines
their value, fined $50, and was compelIsd 10
work nifty days on the public roads. One ~
them was sentenced to death for borrowing
some property from a neiehbor and selling ~.
put hnally, owing to the intercession OF his
tamil y, his sentence was comm uted to Danish.
ment. When they arrived they were very
much troubled by some Indians. who killad
their cattle and stole from them Thew sent a.
demonstrate with them, and the Indians renlisd
that their president was an old woman, ana
they would not mind him. They then sen, on,
company Of soldiers, and killed a few. s;ncs
which time they have not been annoyed.'
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
The Sfnte of Dp.eret.

A correspondent Of the Boston ChroRotype,
writing from the city Of the Great Salt Lake,
on the 18th July, gives the following particulars
Of the capitol Of the future State of Deseret:
"Five miles from the foot Of the mountains
lies the City Of the Great Salt Lake. of nine
months growth. The Oath of the present
month will be the second anniversary of the
arrival Of the Mormon pioneers IN this valley,
and will probably be celebrated with appropriate
ceremonies, as the day Of their deliyerance from
persecution In the States. A few months later
another band arrived, who built fort. where
they all remained till last October, when IN.
main body arriving, they CONNIE need the city
II is laid out in blocks, containing 10 acres each,
and each block is sub-divided into s lots. There
are already 224 blocks, being l6 in one direc.
ton and Ia in the other. The streets are rods
wide. Nearly 1000 adobe houses have been
built, and the whole city, nearly two miles
square, has the appearance of a garden. A
public building OF stone, SO feet square, is go
ing up to serve for a Council House. Chnrcb
and other purposes. Any person wishing TO
live here, can take an coupled lot without
price, but can only sell the improvements. The
city Is governed by a President and Council.
permanent, and City Marshal elected annual.
~. Taxes are laid according to property.
Iithes are voluntary. Schools are kept all the
year, and are free TO all.
"A mile north OF the city Is warm Sulphur
spring, which is much resortsd 10 for its cn,,.
tive properties An abundance Of the purest
water Is supplied from the streams comipg
down from The mountains. During the warm.
est part OF the season no rain falls, and the Land
requires irrigating, which is easily done. Dur.
ing the present year the farms have suffered
from the drought which will be obyiated next
year. Where the land has been well watered,
the crops are very fine, especially the wheat
which Is now nearly ready TO- the sickle. The
soil is we'll adapted to grazing, and cattle and
horses look fat, and can Craze the year round
The weather Is delightful, fresh breeze alway.
blowing from the lake or mountains, and the
heaith oil the population is remarkable. From
present Appearances the valley will in FIVE years
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27

HERoIsA IN Bora few days ago a. h.
cident occurred at Biloxi, In which q boz aam.t
Joseph Garabeau, between ten and eleven years
Of age, evinced extraordinary intreDidily aad
presence Of mind Two liItls fellows. about
ten years old, one Of them tn son Of CaPsaia
Samuel Grifhn, Of the steamboat Caiifornis,
were fishing on the edge Of the wharf, vhsn,
overreaching themselves, they fell into the "a
ter, which was Of Considerable depth. They
were unable TO swim, and Of cOGrse a immi-
nent danger Of being drowned, Wh-a Cara
beau, who stood near, threw a plank toward
them. stripped, and plunged cd the wharf 70
their assistance. With admirable presence Of
mind, he avoided getting in froat Of them, there
by preventing either from locSing him IN an
embrace which would have proved fatal o al
three; but grasping behind the shoulder The ant
he came to with one hand, and swimming With
the other, he pushed him toward the plank sad
thus enabled him to ssstain himself After his
ne returned to the other and repeated the ma
neuvre. When he found they had bOth am
hold Of the plank, the young hero went behia1
aud pushed il toward FISH car. which VAS ihir-
ty or forty yards off, when. having gained 4. hs
aided them to mount thereOn, and thus Piseec
them cut Of all danger. Young Gars0eil'
noble action Is the theme Of universal admin
ton al Biloxi, and. taken in connection with as
tender age, is, perhaps, As fine an example Of
devotedness as can BE- found in the recorcs Of
the Humane Society.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27
eOuth gnroliun

j. NJ BARRErT.-rhe Louisville =. c. Her
aid, Of the 2oth ut says "ths Irisl Of th.s DO
tori0us individual Will take place IA Spartan
burg Court House aext week. before n. h5lsr
Judge O'Neall. So much interest isf-ltby lh-
community in the result Of this trial thz- .a-
attendance at Court will doubtless Be q vury
large one. What the lawyers may make q ne
evidence against Barrett in legal point Of Viss
We know not, but from the acts and expressions
OF his friends, leaving MS own acts cat o. iss
question, We think there can be but 1.-THE nora
doubt as to his guiIs'
This Is the style Of justice which past evssts
have led us to eXPec. from the judicial ri "a
OF South Carolina II they wish 10 e0sgict
M Barrett Of any crime, 1t IS pretty clear thsi
they viii have to leave "his Own &C, cut q the
question" and make evidences Of the scis and
expressions Of other PeOple.-N Y Ere. Pss'
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27

0Th is estimated that a, OOO, 0O feet OF lum.
Der have been shipped from this country TO Cali.
fornia. At profit Of $50 thousand, this amount
would yield an aggregate profit Of $4,000, Om We
notice In the Pacific News an advertisemep, Of
kisa lumber from the Baltic,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-10-27

sHowrR or SPEcfE.--in conveying quantity
OF specie from The bank of British North America.
hom the steamer, Maid Of Erin, at st. John.
n. b., to the shore, on Friday week, oas of the
nsn sliPped, and 5000 in American gold fell over.
board; portion of Il was recovered.