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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
The Monroe Declaration.

The country has been highly amused
for q few weeks by the discussion going
on between he Republic and the "sole
Organ" in relation TO what is called The
, "Monroe Declaration" We think it
must be conceded by all who have read
these two papers that in this, as in every
other examination of questions of Ma
iional policy, the Republic has maintain
ed itself and its party, nobly; and inaict-
ed merited castigation upon the opposi-
tan Organ. The editorials of the Re-
public exhibit, indeed, remarkable ability.
The ''sole Organ" charged upon the
Administration the abandonment of the
Monroe Declaration, the substance of
which was design to discourage colo
nization on the American Continent by
the powers of Europe; whereupon the
Republic quotes, in eXtenso, the speech
es of Polk, Van Buren,, Buchanan, Cal
houn, Cass a. Co., and the editorials Of
Old Richie himself, against the Decla-
ration, condemning ii, one and all, at the
time, in the most unqualified TERMS
The Union is therefore in a .fr; having
committed itself unnecessarily and tool
ishly TO measure, in opposition to
which leading and distinguished demo-
Gratis and the 'ssenior Editor himself,
III the times of Adams an jackson, were
committed.
1t will be recollected that the celebra-
ted Panama Mission, SO unpopular du-
ring Adams Administrations involved
the principles of the Monroe Declare
ton" aid was designed to carry it into
practical elfecs by perlecling union of
these Republics on these continents
We shall next expect to find our Modern
progressive Democracy, in warm advo-
cacy of the Alien and Sedilion Laws.
Hartford Conventionism, &c. OH mo-
res! oh Temporal!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Eyceun n.

The first regular meeting Of the Lyce-
um was held on Friday eveningat the court
House. The attendance was not large,
owing, we presume, to the tempestuous
character of the night, and the very i'm
perfect knowledge of the meeting on the
part of the public. A respectable num-
Der, however, Of good men and true, and
few ladies, Drawing the tempest and the
storm, convened al the hour appointed,
and presided over the opening exercises
of the first literary society in our flour
ishing community. The proceedn gs,
in view of thu circumstances surround
ing the meeting were interesting, and as
indicative of the success of the move
ment, highly satisfactory.
The lecture by the Rev. Mr.. Spauld-
ing, on the influence of literary institu-
lions, was an able extemporaneous dis
course, pertinent to the occasion, and hap
PLY designed to impress upon the minds
Of all the duty and importance Of sus-
tanning Institutions for mutual improve
ment such as the one he addressed; and
expressing in conclusion, his confident
belief that this effort would be sustained
by the whole community.
The discussion in relation to the policy
of the further extension of our territory,
was sustained by members present, in
some very good off hand speeches.
There can be very little doubt but that
this department of the Lyceum will be
sustained with spirit.
The next meeting will be held tonight
at the court house. We have not learn
ed the name of the lecturer or the sub
ject selected.
Question for discussion: Ills it practi-
cable for the principles of the Worlds
Peace Convention to be adopted.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
MEANS AND TINE OF COM
pT ErION

Number of acres applicable to the i'm
provement below the Raccoon Forks,
325, 900; and above, probably $685. 900
acres; Total, l,233,sO0 acres, valued at
$I,25 per acre, 81 542,250, exceeding
the estimated cost of the work $780,
1890. At 81 per acre, the amount is
$l,233.S00; exceeding estimate SAL
S92 SO. At 80 cents per acre, they
amount to s9s7 ,04O, leaving deficit of
1904 ,O40.
We quote the concluding part Of the
report containing the suggestions of two
plans for finishing the work, which we
deem worthy of public attention.:
.'Pu,ting the work under contract on
credit is not an economical mode of con-
siruction; there are few who are able to
bid, and the best workmen are not gene
rally able to lay out Of their money un-
til lands will sell and they be paid; it
would be better to borrow the money on
the credit Of the lands and improvement,
and then give out contracts to the lowest
bidders. This would always open the
door for competition and let into the
work thousands of good men who could
not take credit contracts because they
have not means to advance and lay out
Of BY pledging the income from the
sale of. lands, and the income which may
be derived from the improvement; with
out any other pledge, | suppose the nee
essary means could be obtained att per
cent. per annum, the work completed in
5 years, and cleared of debt in less than
20 years.
"Anothar very natural and perhaps
economical way of doing the work would
be to advertise the work entire, to be
made for The lands, and if the lands are
deemed inadequate, then as further
compensation, let the contractors have
the right to toll the improvement for a
term Of years
The Report as an expose of the En-
gineer's department, is an able document,
creditable to Col. CURTIS, containing
valuable facts and suggestions, of which
we shall hereafter avail ourselves by
more copious extracts. 1t does not deal
in Finances, that being within the de-
partment of the Treasurer, who, we
learn casually, has been for some time
past engaged in figuring, with view of
striking balance to be submitted, we
hope, in due time 10 public inspection.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

WHEN Men Of the Highest dislinc-
ton for honor, integrity, and piety, vol
unfairly come forward in astonishing
Gas they have done) in reference
to Doctor Rogers Compound Syrup Of
Iiverwort and Tar, and strongly testify
to having witnessed its wonderful effects,
in cases not simply of Coughs or Colds,
but of the most dangerous Consumptions
the last Pickering ray of hope
from the attending physician has fled,
accompanied with the reluctant admis.
sion to surrounding friends that death
must soon close the scene. then it is
the Liverwort and Tar achieves its great
est triumphs-then does the dea.h-like.
emaciated frame las does the Phnnixl
rise from its ashes-gather new life and
new strength. until the glowing bloom Of
health is apparent. 81 ~ msfeR
For particulars of the effects of this
remedy, eader is referred 10 a PAM
phlet. " may be had gratis from the
Agent. Tor sale by
Calm IL Snodgrass. Otfumwa.
Street others agency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
WASHINGTON, Dec. /.

The excitement increases regarding
the organization of the House. First
ballot TO day, Cobb 1922; Winthrop o.;
scattering 90; Wilmot 6. Ness of Penn
sylvania took his seat yesterday, just pri-
or to adjournment. The following mem.
'bers arrived last night and took seats this
morning: Albert G.. Brown, David Hub
bard, democrats; Augustus IL. Shepherd,
from North Carolina, Allsion, Meredith
p. Gentry. The House is full with the
exception of King and Morton, wings,
and Julian free soiler. In the Senate,
Dayton, Sebastian, Rush and Turney,
took their seats, and then the Senate ad-
journed, waiting for the organization Of
the House.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
New CouNTERFEITs.-The Cincinna.

New CoUNTERFEITs.- Cincinna-
ii papers notice new batch of counter
feits, of which we may expect full
share. unless our people are on the look
out for them. Among others, are one dol
lar notes of the Northern Bank of Ken
lucky, and ones of the State Bank of
Ohio. They are poorly executed, but
are still calculated to deceive" Anoth-
err is ten dollar note of the State Bank
of Ohio. Newark branch, A. j. Smith,
Cashier--signatures and filling up poor
ly done--coarsely engraved, bur not spe-
cially defective; vignette represents six
Indians and four whites-at the left end
of the bill is the head of HARRISON
Look close to these bills. Another, is a
note of the Wisconsin Fire and Marine
Insurance, altered from one to three
tits SO ingeniously done that it is diff
cult to detect the fraud. They were first
noticed in Cincinnati.-Mo. Rep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
v The Locos have been running an

V The Locos have been running an
; ertempore line west from the north line
Of Monroe County, for the purpose Of
showing that Kanesyile does NOT lie
HEST of said County; the objec, being to
undo their own work in the premises;
disfranchise that portion OF. the sove-
reign people of Iowa; and thereby secure
to William Thompson, his seat in Con-
gress. This actual surrey, as the Bur-
lington Gazette facetiously calls il, was
made by Judge Mason, assisted by one
Weber. The erudite editor of the
Iowa Statesman doubts whether Judge
Mason's testimony will be deemed val
id by congress. We are troubled with
no doubts. Il is er parte in the most O.
dious, exceptionable sense of the term.
But this matters not. The Precinct in
question was organized according to a
law ofthe Legislature; organized by the
Locofocoes 1.-THE Gazette objects to this
term for tho express purpose Of secu
ring the election Of this man Thompson;
and we should never have heard word
about the location of Kanesville, if that
precinct had seen fit to vote, as it was
expected to do, for the Democratic Can
didate.a
We are of the opinion, that j, is too
late, according TO all rules of testimony,
for our opponents TO raise his question
Of location. They are the fathers of the
whole transaction. They made the pre-
cinct; located t-due west of the County
OF Monroe; designated that County 10
perform the business of organization; and,
acre beat at their o,0, game. 1t only
remains to see VIII view the Commit
Tee on Elections of the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes will take Of the motler.
We pass in silence the display of vir-
tuous Indignation, INDUCED in by the lasl
Burlington Gazette. Dispositions up
onssfhe purify cfthe ballot boz come
with 3 grace from this source. II is too
aclearly the game Of stop thief to deceive
any one.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
LATEST NEWS,
BY TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON, Dec. Sd.

The Senate met organized, and re-
ceived credentials; then adjourned. In
the House there were two ballotings for
Speaker; for Cobb l03-l02. VIM
throp $3.50. Wilmot ST.. Cobb
and Winthrop had been nominated in
caucus on Saturday night, for Speaker,
by their respective parties. After two
ballolngs the House adjourned.
The remains of body, supposed to
be DIR. Parkman's and which was mis-
sing, was found on Friday night, partly
burn,,in Professor Webster's room, in the
Medical College. Webster has been ar
rested, and charged with the murder
He is now in jail, but his friends are con-
lident of his innocence.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
New York, Dec. Us p. M.

The Crescent City arrived this norm
ing with dates to I'd Nov; she had on
board 81 100000 in gold dust on freight
and 500, 900 among the hands and pas
sengers. There is no news of impor-
lance. The accounts from California
continue encouraging. The health of
the miners is generally good, with the
exception Of some attacks of dysentery.
There had been large arrivals from Eu-
rope and the United States. Ole hun
dred British vessels were at San Francis
co; il is said that there were $4,000 per-
sons at the mines. Thirteen hundred
passengers passed through Chagrcs on
/ e 25th and Goth October. one hun.
dred persons were awaiting passage for.
California.
A naval execution had taken place on
board the frigate Savannah for an attempt
to murder some of the officers.
The Constitution for the State of Cal
ilornia had been adopted and published.
The Crescent City brings $50 passen-
gers, including minister from the King
of the Sandwich Islands.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Second Dispatch.
WAsHiNGToN, Dec. 5, p. M

There being no choice on third ballot,
Mr.. Johnson, of Tennessee offered res
olulion, that on the next vote any indi-
vidual receiving plurality of votes
should be declared elected.
Mr.. Holmes moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table.
Mr.. Johnson replied; he was aware
that the long established custom was to
vote UiUa Uoce, but business was neglect
ed by prolonging the contes I, and a Spea-
ker elected by plurality would answer
all purposes as it elected by n ajority
Mr.. Holmes opposed the resolution.
The Constitution. he said, was formed
and ratified by majorities. History tea.
ches the danger of being controlled by a
minority.
Mr.. Ashmun was against the PROPOSE
ton, but if adopted, he hoped the vote
would be taken by ballot.
Mr.. Venable opposed both PROPOSE
tons. The resolution would violate one
of the first principles Of the Constitution,
which is-sThe House shall choose their
Speaker and other officers and how can
this be done by a minority! Otherwise,
Ave or three members may do it. If
half dozen individuals choose to stop
the wheels of Government, let the res.
possibility rest where it ought.
The debate proceeded, and after fur
thur discussion, the motion to lay on the
table was carried-yeas ITO, nays II.
The House proceeded to vote viva
Uoce, and on the fonrth ballot Cobb re-
ceised 80 votes; Winthrop, 90; scatter
ing, 35. The House then adjourned
without electing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Second Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.

w ASHINGTON, DcC. +.
On the first ballot to-day Cobb receiv-
ed 90 votes; Winthrop, 81; Wilmot, 9;
scattering, lS.
On the second ballot, Cobb, lOl;
Winthrop, 81; Wilmot, 9; scattering, IL.
Third ballot, Cobb, 100; Winthrop,
81; Wilmot, 8: scattering, lS.
Fourth ballot, Cobb, 90: Winthrop,
81; Wilmot, o; scattering, ls.
On the sixth ballot, Cobb received 90;
Winthrop, 81; WiImot, O.; scattering, %.
The House adjourned without electing.
Necessary TO choice, ll3.
In the Senate on the first day, 81 mem
bers answered to their names-l6 wings,
l8 democrats, and free soilers. Clay
and Shields were sworn in and took their
seats. In the House 2l9 members an
swered to the roll. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Second Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, Dec. G.

In the Senate Mr.. Calhoun presented
the credentials of jeremiah Clemens, of
Alabama, who was qualified and took his
seat, after which the Senate adjourned.
In the House after reading the journal,
quite lengthy discussion ensued respect.
ing the propriety Of appointing tempo
rary chairman until a. Speaker should be
elected. The proposition was finally
laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Wentworth, the
House proceeded to ballot for Speaker.
On the first ballot-Cobb, SO; Win
throp, l0l; Tuck, Z; Richardson, 9; Pot
ter, 10; Gentry, s.; scattering 5--no
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Ohio Legislature.
COLUMBUS, Dec. 5, r. N

COLUMBUS, Dec. 5, r. NJ.
The House was fully organized-all
democratic officers elected. The seats
of the democrats from Hamilton county
were disputed; they were admitted how
ever, the free-soilers generally voting for
the democrats. There is no prospect of
an immediate organization of the Senate.
Both members from Hamilton county
claim seats, and to be sworn in; there
were warm speeches on both sides.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Third Dispatch.
WAsMINGToN, Dec. CO

WAsHINGTON, Dec. CT r. M.
An individual named Robinson was
arrested in the Senate Chamber to-day
for threatening Mr.. Clay, and committed
10 prison--he is supposed to be insane.
In the House, on the third ballot.
Cobb received So; Winthrop, 100; Rich
ardson, 25, Potter, IL; Tuck, 8; Gentry,
5: scattering, 3.
On the fourth ballot. Cobb, 60: VIM
throp, 100; Potter, lS; Tuck, 8; Rich
arJson, 26; Gentry, 5; scattering 2-no
choice. The House adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

n The senior Editor Of this paper is
absent, and will be for some four weeks,
on visiting tour to our subscribers. We
hope he will receive cordial welcome,
and some of the wherewithal 10 cheer
him on his way, and as on his return.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
wisconsin Money.

The checks OF the marine and Fire
Insurance Co.," have recently received
slight check in St. Louis, but continu-
ing to be redeemed as usual by Clark &
Co., at per. cent. discount, the run was
soon over. This banking concern is To-
Gated at Milwaukee. Wis, but the prin-
cipal amount of its business is transacted
at Chicago, ILL.,, where there is an agen-
cy and where Geo. Smith the President
and manager resides. There is not a
particle of security for this money; the
stockholders are said to be Scotchmen,
most of them residing. abroad; con-
sequently there is nothing for the pub
lie TO depend upon bu. the interest,
honesty and good faith of foreign
company. Still, we deem this money
as good and safe as large amount Of the
paper currency now circulating in this
State. This Institution has been in OPP
Grafton some 10 or Is years, during
which time these bills have, in every in
stance been redeemed in specie on pre-
sentaiion at their Banking House in Mil
waukie, Wis. Mr.. Geo. Smith, the Pres
ident, principal manager, and a large
stakeholder, is man of unques!loned
honesty, ability and financial sagacity.
We say then, that while the people of
Iowa are so blind to their own interests
as to prohibit her own citizens from en-
gaging in the business of Banking, and
thereby saving the profits resulting from il
for their own use and benefit, and secu-
ring to ourselves the supervision of their
own currency, we must expect our State
TO be flooded by all sorts of unredoema-
bic paper, and with the rest, the checks
of Geo. Smith, Clark & Co., &C., for
the ultimate redemption of which we
can have no security. We shall most
likely take all Of it tina: we can get, as
every body else will do. If the gate is
shut down, as il may be at any moment.
then we in common with the people Of
Iowa must stand the loss.
The Locofoco party have prohibited
banking in this State. We have a right
therefore, to call upon them to furnish US
a currency and keep out this trash,
which is SO likely to gull and deceive the
people; the managers and directors of
which are strangers to us; their means
in many cases more than questioned, and
the legal remedy, if any exists, in case of
failure, too remote to afford US any ben
eft. The people will take this, and all
sorts of money--their necessities will
compel them too--if nothing is done to
prevent it. Let our sapient legislators,
therefore, build high wall all around
the State, to keep out bank bills, and pro-
tect innocent citizens, who are every day
imposed upon. By doing this, ihcy will
carry out, and render effcctual their mea-
sures of prohibition, and they can do it
in no other. 1t is true they will, at the
same time, Danish commerce, trade,
enterprise and improve
ments from the State; but the measure
VIC recommend is only speedier meth
cd of accomplishing what their legisla-
ton will most certainly bring about in a
more gradual, though not less certain
manner.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

FIRE AT BATON RoUGE.-This city
was visited OH the Gath Nov, by most
destructive fire, supposed to be the work
of an incendiary. $4,000 worth OF
property destroyed, partially covered by
insurance.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
WANTED

In our village, o good barber; tinker
of clocks and watches; saw, grist and
WOODEN mills and manufactures; more
capital in all branches of business, and a
number of persons of leisure to retail
SANDER; those engaged in retailing hav-
wholesale business. 4
: ENTERPRISE/
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

TT We take. back one half of our
complimentary notice Of our neighbor Of
the Iowa Democrat. Our friend has re-
signed only one half, instead of the
whole of the chair editorial.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
II Winter in his garments Of ice and

II Winter in his garments Of ice and
snow, has come at last. Snow to the
depth of some inches, fell on Friday,
and its white mantle is still spread over
the country. About the same time, the
ice commenced running in the river,
which is now frozen over and will soon
be passable for teams.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
MEmpHls, Dec. 6

Dates from Texas of Nov. IL. state
that Gen. Brooks had received an I'M
portant rumor that the Camanches,
Wichitas, and other powerful tribes, had
leagued so make war on the Whites
'fhe military expedition had been recall.
ed from the frontier and the garrison
strengthened. ste
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Congress--No Speaker YET Elected.
BY the Lake Line.
New YORK. Dec. IL

NEW YORK, Dec. II-2 r.. M.
The 18th ballot for Speaker was had
yesterday without choice, when the
House adjourned I'LL to-day. s
The ballotings resulted as follows:-
lst ballot Winthrop l02; Potter ~;
scattering 40. I'd ballot Winthrop 100;
Potter 81; scattering A. 3d--Win-
throp lOl; Potter 70; scattering As.
After the third ballot motion was
made to adjourn till the first of January,
which was lost. Mr.. Potter Of Ohio,
was then withdrawn, and the House
proceeded to fourth ballot; which re-
suited as follows: Winthrop l0l; Brown
of Indiana 70; scattering 70.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
BosToN, Dec. 6--5 p. NJ.

DIR. Parkman's remains were buried TO
day. The inquest is progressing slow
ly. Iii said that important discoveries
have been made. Among the papers
found in Webster's possession was note
for 80, 400 belonging to Parkman, and
notes held by Parkman against Web
ster.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

choice. Messrs, billiard and Aston vo-
ted for Winthrop.
On the second ballot-Cobb, 70;
Winthrop, l0l; Potter. l6; Tuck, 8;
Richardson, 10, Gentry, scattering, 4.
No choice.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
amy one.

~ The Prairie Farmer, for Decem-
her i ON our table, and as usual has a
large amount of useful and interesting
ve.dins matter in ii Every isrmer
.hould take it. Published at Chicago,
Illinois, BY J. s. Wright & J. A. Wighs
= n per annum, in advance.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
WAsurNGroN. Dec. 5, A. M.

In the House on the first ballot, Cobb,
%; Winthrop, 81; scattering, 81. Sec
ond ballot, Cobb, 81; Winthrop, 81;
scattering, 30. Third ballot, Cobb, SO,
Winthrop, 9S; scattering, 81.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

Pork PAcKING.-Messrs. HAwLEY e.
CoFFIN have opened Pork Packing es-
Enlistment in this place. We under
stand they are paying $3.50 to $l,75
per hundred, nett.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

Hoos.-J. w. Ross, of this place,
starts to the Mississippi this morning
with a drove of 1000 hogs. They arc
a very fine lot, and were all purchased
i'm this county.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
Second Dispatch.

CINCINNATI, Dec. TT r. M.
The fire originated in the smoke house
attached to Lot, Pugh Il Cos pork house;
it was discovered at half pas! o'clock.
In a few minutes the whole premises
were in flames. The extensive house of
Stage and Shay, adjoining, soon caught,
and in an hour the two largest houses in
the city, were heap OF ruins. For
time, the buildings opposite, on Court
and Sycamore streets were threatened
having been several times on fire. The
flames are new subdued. Pugh's house
was full of provisions, and 5000 dressed
hogs, all were lost; there was some insu-
rance. la Slagg and Shay's, there was
large quantity Of hams al; destoye
Stock and house insured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
COLUMBUS, Dec. 6--P. NJ.

THERE'S no prospect Of an organiza-
ton of the Senate. Warm speeches
were made on both sides. The difficult
ty is in the Hamilton county case. The
organization of the House is complete.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14

The number of polls in Iowa as shown
by the assessment list in l649,is 20,397.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-12-14
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-P. M.

In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. Man
gum submitted resolution to allow
clerk 10 the Vice President, which, after
explanation, was adopted.