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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
OttumWa, Nov, 30, l849,
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Also, for twenty responsible subscri-
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

WIN. s. Townsend, Esq, and party,
who have been engaged in surveying the
route for Snte road from this place to
Traders Point or Council Bluffs, since
the 18th day of August last, havee re-
turned, having completed their labors on
the 18th day of October. We are in
debted 10 Mr.. Townsend for the follow
ing particulars:
The distance from Ottumwa to the
Missouri river by the route surveyed, is
2l2a miles, as follows: To Abba al
miles; Charlton P oint, in Lucas co. 27a
miles; Wilson IL miles; Lost Camp 9
miles; Pisgah % miles; Twelve Mile
Greek 0 miles; Nodaway 800 miles;
Nishnabotany 35 miles; West Nishna-
botany ls miles; Silver Creek 9 miles;
and 10 Traders Point or Council Bluffs
20 miles; and passing through the coun-
ties Of Wapello, Monroe, Lucas, Clark,
and the whole of the Pottawat,mie Pur-
chase. The above points viii be found
convenient and suitable stopping places
for travellers and emigrants, there being
ut each more-or less settlers, who will be
prepared to furnish supplies Of corn. &c.
The route follows very nearly the divide
between the head waters of the streams
flowing, on the one hand south, into the
Missouri, and on the other, north into
the Des MONIES. The region OF coun-
try, through which it passes, is represent
ed to be one Of the finest in the State;
exceedingly rich in soil; well timhered;
rejoicing in the finest springs and numer-
Gus streams, and Astounding in rock, coal,
&c. 1 re
The day is near at hand, when this
whole region will be settled as dense'y
as any other portion ef-she State, by as
industrious and worthy class Of farmers.
we doubt not, as can elsewhere be found.
The distance to the Bluffs, destined i'm
our opinion, 10 be the most convenient
and important point on the now from
tier, by this route, is few miles nearer
than the route by Fort Des Moines; pas
sing for the most part over high, dry
and level country, and having the advan-
tage of being already settled at convent
ent points. 1t therefore commends it.
self favorably to travellers and emigra nts.
We intend, at some early day to call at
tention to the claims of the settlers on
this route for additional mail facilities.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

" Some of the opposition papers in
this State are making merry over The fact
tia: ID. +. Miller has gone on 10 Wash
ington to claim his seat in Congress-
They vauntingly say that Mr.. Thompson
received the certificate of election, and
seem TO think all must take il for grant
ed that this is conclusive evidence that
he was elected. Now these papers
know, just as well as they know any fact,
that Mr.. Miller received clear majority
of the votes cast in this Congressi onal
district and that these votes were cast lie :
galy, and that Mr.. Thompson who feels
SO secure with "tllat certificate" i'm his
pocket, obtained it through the grossest
fraud on the part of a few corrup, party
tools, that was ever psrpetrated upon a
free people. These papers forget al.
ways to tell the people tina, it was by
stealing the vote Of sister county, that
Mr.. Thompson succe eded in getting the
certificate, when clear majority of the
legal voters of the distr let had decided
tina! he should st1y at home. They are
probably not aware, too, that very many
OF their own party utterly rep udiate the
base transaction, and believe that Mr..
Miller was elected TO represent the dis
tricl. #'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

~ The Free Soil Party defeated
Mr.. Clay and annexed Texas. At the
last election, they pursucd the same line
of policy, and contributed all they could
to the election of Gen. Cass, whose in
fluence would have been excrted in ia
vor OF introducing slavery into the Ter
ritories. When will our Free Soil
friends learn that the defeat of the Wing
Party accomplishes nothing for liberty,
the honor, or the glory of their Country!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

II AT the meeting of the Ottumwa
l.yceum and Library Association in
Friday evening last, after the adoption of
the Constitution and Bylaws, the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Rev. b. A. Spaulding, President; H.
b. Henderson,, Vice President; Bertrand
Jones, Recording Sec'y; ]. w. Norris,
Corresponding Sec'y; r. II. Warden,
Treasurer; Joseph Leighton, Librarian.
After which, it was ordered that the
President and Secretaries, fix the time of
holding, and give notice of the next meet
ing.
As there was no debate, the Lycoum
ordered that the question proposed for
debate, at this meeting, stand for debate
at the next meeting.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

The LycEuM.-We regard the estab-
lishment OF this Institution in our young
and thriving village, as one of the most
gratifying evidencies that could be fur
nished of the enlightened public spirit of
our citizens, and their disposition TO
unite in the support Of every enterprise
designed to promote the public good.
A very respectable fund has been provi-
ded TO purchase books for library; a
fund which, taken in connection with do
nations from various sources, which il is
believed can be secured, will provide a
very good present supply of reading
matter, which will be increased from
time to time as the community become
more wealthy, until we can point to our
library numbering its two or three thou
sand volumes, grown up from this small
beginning, and without costing a serious
effort OH the part of any one.
1t is contemplated to provide, as por-
lion of the exercises of each meeting,
which are TO be held weekly in the
winter, short lecture upon some use
full and interesting subject. A series of
lectures may also be had upon scientific
and literary subjects, whenever lecturers
can be obtained. The introductory lie c.
ture will be delivered at the next meeting
by the President, Rev. b. A. Spauiding,
on the influence Of literary Institutions.
Another admirable feature of the Ly-
ceum. and perhaps the best, is the provi-
sion for debates. Nothing is more excl
ting TO US, than an animated discussion.
1t will also be found useful, as school
in which the pillars of the republic, pres
ent and prospective, can accustom them
selves las every citizen ought 10 dog to
public speaking. Debates are excellent
incentives to those who participate in
them. to critical pernsal Of books bear
ing upon the subject matter, and hence
encourage the permanent acquisition Of
useful Knowledge.
We bespeak for the Lyceum the la-
vorable consideration of the public, es-
pecially the ladies. II will furnish a
pleasant and profitable way of spending
the long winter evenings WEIGH are be-
fore us. We think we have a sufficient
guarantee in the character of the gentle
men concerned in organizing the Lyce-
nm, that an effort at least will not be
waniingto make it profitable attractive,
and valuable to all who may avail them
selves of the invitation which is extend
ed to all to attend.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
Knox Insurance Company.
% CAPITAL 100000!
Fire, Marine q Life Insurance.
Office on Udfer Street, near Mar
.i kef. IN Uise's Brick Rov, goa"
Vincennes, Indiana. '+

THIS Company having been duly organ
il lied, and, tho Capital Stock properly
secured, are now prepared to receive apph-
cations Tor Insurance against loss or damage
by fire, on Buildings, Merchandise, Machi-
merry, Mills, Manufactures, and all descrip-
tons of property, also Merchandise and
Produce in the course of inland transporta-
tons, the risks of the Seas, and upon the
lives of individuals, The rates of Premium
which will govern this Institution, will con-
form to the established rates of the Eastern
Offices. All losses will be literally and
promptly adjusted, and Paid +. .',,. ~,
DIRECTORS:
Hon. r. n. CARNAN, Vincennes.
WILLIAM J. WISE, SO 'a4"t 'lN'H
WILLIAM J. -HEBERD, &C. ".0h |h~-~ hi
Horace Z. PECK, .," t3"1 ,a1H
CYRUS M. ALLEN, mi I" aH teas Ha
VINCENT I. WEST, M. d., Pike county, Ind.
PETER 2. BAILY, Fort Wayne, Indiana ~
THOMAS L. BENBRIDGE, Lafayette, g ...
WALTER w. EARLY, Terra Haute, :"
Ex-Gov. D.WALLAcE, Indianapolis, Ind.
HENRY ID. ALLIs, Evansville,
HENRY r. ScHooLcRAFT, Washington ID. G..
ZEPHaNlAH PLaTT, New York. as
& r. N. CARNAN, President.
BIS. WHITNEY, Secretary. atsg .ss
N. L. ELDREDGE, Treasurer.
samueld judah, counsellors, vincennss,
a'4 0. TOWER, Agent, Pennington Iowa
A. HAMLIN, I" Keokuk, Iowa.
G Nov. Odd, lS4Y.-yy. sH}sB EtaE& }EnE'@
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

BLEEDING AT THE NosE.-Dr. SAM
R. Smith. of Tompkinsville, Staten Is
land, N. Y, communicates to the Boston
Medical Journal method fer stopping
bleeding at the nose, which he learned
from an old shipmaster. Hi. process
was TO roll up piece of paper and place
it under the upper lip. DR.. Smith stop
ped bleeding which had continued
four days, by tying knot in bandage
and applying it on the upper lip, and ~
ing the bandage round the head. The
rationale of this treatment is, that pres
sure at the point mentioned congresses
the artery furnishing the blood.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

We really wish somebody who has
the time and the humor, would write an
other work on Democracy in America.
Mons. de Tocqueville wrote on this in
teresting subject some years ago; but De-
mocracy has progressed some since his
time, and we are decidedly of opinion
that the harvest again matuled for some
other literary reaper. The present is
emphalically an suspicious period to en-
gage in this enterprise, the demise Of the
party having recently taken place, and
consequently the delicacy which would
naturally existin the case of writing the
character of the living being removed.
The work should be written with spir-
it, and should be embcllished with por-
traits of lhe leading Democrats, among
which the eli.e of Richmond and the Re-
gems of ALBANY should have a conspic-
nous place, not forgetting the senior edi-
tor of the "sole organ" We would al
50 suggest the representation Of Gen.
Cass in the act of wearing the "black
cockade," and breaking his sword in the
stump, both being peculiarly democratic
acts. Mr.. Buchanan, too, we venture to
hint, might with great propriely be rep
resen'edSin the act of letting out ihatdrop
of Democratic blood. Mr.. Polk, '.,he
last of the Cgsars," would look admira-
bly, well, in his sublime descent from 81
10 or fight, to 40. It's a pity Hogarth
is dead, the subject would be so fruitful
for his respleniant genius, but we sup
pose some modern artist can be found to
do the embcllishing.
At least one chapter, and perhaps sew
eral, ought to be devoted TO definalion
Of Modern Democracy; showing as clear
as mud, that Democracy is the govern.
,ment Of the people only in theory; prac-'
tically it is lie, the people requiring a
King to veto their laws; that rotation in
office, supposed in former times to be
Democratic, is no longer considered so;
but office is life estate, so that the men
who have held Office SO long that "lhe
memory of man runneih not to the con-
trary," have established prescrip,ive
title thereto, and ought not to be disturb
ed; that internal Improvements, tariffs,
banks, &C., are unconstitutional, inexpe-
dient and wicked, until clear majority
Of the people are in favor of them, when
they become very Democratic. -
8d We have thrown oul these hints in the
hope of inducing some vigorous writer
TO engage in an enterprise which we re-
gard as promising IN fame, anG one like
~ TO cause money to flow into the purse.
II would be a valuable acquisition TO the
literature of ouf own country, and a Gu
riosity to The learned in foreign lands.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

~ We expected to be prepared this
week TO give the exact relative strength
of the several parties in the next Con-
gress; but are unable to do so, some doubt
as yet hanging over the result of the e.
lection in Louisiana and Mississippi. II
is reduced TO certainty, however, that
the Wing party will no, have the control
of either branch of the National Legisla-
ture, the Locofocos having an overwhel.
ming majority in the Senate and the Free
Soil party holding the balance of power
in the House. The battle, which will
be triangular one, will commence with
The election of Speaker, the probable re-
suit of which has given rise 10 much
speculation. Mr.. Winlhrop's chances,
we regret to see, are questioned by ma
ny; some new man, perhaps Mr.. Holmes,
Of South Carolina, is regarded in 9th
err quarters, as most likely to succeed
1t will depend upon the Free Sellers, as
indeed will most of the legislation of
this Congress. We regret to see SO
much power in the hands Of faction
for which we have so little respect; but
there is no help forit.
The above remarks are predicated, of
course, upon the supposition that every
member of the two Houses of Congress
will act in all cases, with The parties with
which they have been heretofore identi-
fled. Were we disposed to indulge in
speculation, we might perhaps find ground
upon which to base the belief that ex-
ccpiions may be fonnd 10 that SUPPOSE
ton. We might wilhoutany great stretch
of the imagination, infer that Mr.. Ben
ton and those who sympathize with him,
and we have reason TO conclude that
they are many,) will not be found very
Ultra in support of violent measures a.
gainsi the Administration, or in opposi-
ton to many Of the measures of the
Wing party. We shall see what we
shall see.
The approaching session promises to
be one of great Importance, and we look
for the opening Of the scene with unusu-
al interest. The Presidents Message;
the election Of Speaker: the action of
the Senate on the appointments; the ter
ri.oria bills and The admission of Califor-
MIA; the Pacific Railroad bill; and other
measures of great magnitude, possessing
the materials for popular excitement, and
string forensic strife, promise to keep
the country, particularly parts SO remote
as I'VE are, on the tiptoe Of expectation
through the coming winter. May it re-
suit in favor of the honor and glory of
our common country, in which aspiration
we would hope .obe joined by MAORI
~ of all parties.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

81 FRENcH OUTRAGE.-The French have
tnkcn fcrciblc possession of the Sand
wich Islands, being melted thereto by the
high duty placed by that Government
upon brandy. Mons. Crapeau makes
good brandy, and intends, il seems, that
everybody shall drink it. We are OF
opinion that she outrage upon the Haw-
aiian Kingdom, will tread slightly upon
Uncle Sans toes; it being our impress
sion that by existing treaties, the United
States are bound 10 protect TO some ex-
tent, that Government.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
Estray Notice

TNAkEN UP by Andrew Gillespie, before
m" Jerry jerks, an acting Justice of the
Peace, in Urbana Township, Monroe Coun-
ty, Iowa. Three oxen, one pale red or
yellow, with square crop of of the right;
and an under bit in the left ear, with bell
on, marked. | ID; 9. brown and white, and
star in his forehead, hole in each horn,
crop off of the right and half crop off OF
the left ear; 3. a dark brindle, small white
spot on hisleft side and hole in each horn,
swallow fork in the right; and half crop in
the left ear. Thu, above steers supposed to
be between seven and nine years old, and
wcrc appraised to fifty three dollars, BY
John Hull, Dostor holland and Aaron Stock
er, 25th of October, 1919. sn tgas}s'
Certified that this is true copy from the
Estray Book. .FrIFftg,l
GEORGE w. PIPER, c. c. C. M. c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30


n NEXT CoNcREss.-By The mail
received yesterday just as we were go.
ing TO press; we find the Parties to stand;
lis Wings to lis Locofocos. This the
Republican believes TO be reliable. This
statement is made without reference to
the Free Sellers 10 or Is in number, or
the Taylor Democrats Of whom there
are from South Carolina. T.. Butler
King from Georgia; it is believed mus
be absent at the organization of the House,
while every locofoco member has been
specially summoned to be in at the
death.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

CALIFORNIA FREE.-Our adyices from
California bring the gratifying intelli-
gence contained in the heading of this
article, "California Free" The con-
vention, although it has not completed
lis business, nor passed on the whole con-
stitntion. had unanimously voted in ia
vor of incorporating clause forever pro-
hibiting slavery or involuntary servitude;
in substance the Jefferson or WiImot
Provis0, we care not which it is called.
This is gratifying intelligence to us, and
will be SO 10 the Wing party universally.
Freedoms triumph on the shores of the
Pacific is assured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
SECOND DISPATCH.
Turkey.

Measures have been taken by the Porte
for the location of the Hungarian and Po-
lish Refugees. Kossuth and other lead
ers were to remain at Widen until their
removal or ultimate liberation. Three
hundred Hungariaps have been convert
ed to lslamism, and many are following
their example. Sir Stratford Canning
has seut passports to Gen. Guyon and
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
England.

MARRIAGE OF SPEAKER WINTHROP.
Hon. Robert c.. Winthrop, Speaker
Of the last House Of Representatives,
and member elect from the Boston Dis
trict TO the next Congress, was married
on Thursday last to Mrs. Laura Derby
Welles. The ceremony was performed
at Boston BY The Rev. DR.. Peabody.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30


Risks in lives of persons going to Cali
lorna will be taken at an extra rate of pre-
MUM.
Pamphlets, blank forms OF application.
and all papers necessary for full informa.
ton on the subject of Life Insurance. al.
ways to be had at the Office.
k8&ts DIRECTORS: sTkk
Hon. r. n. CARNAN, yincennes. Iret
WILLIAM J. WISE, u 81 "4iI8 9
WILLIAM ). HEBERD, s 81
HORACE E. PECK, ~
CYRUS M. ALLEN, g." r.r.sE
VINCENT I. WEST, NJ D., Pike county, Ind.
PETER F. Bailey, Fort Wayne,
THOMAS I. BENBRIDGE, Lafayette,
WALTER w. EARLY, Terra Haute,
Ex-Gov. d. Wallace, indianapolis,
HENRY d. ALLIs, Evansville,
HENRY X. ScHooLcRAFT, Washington d. C..
ZEPHANIAH PLATTE, New York.
r. N. CARNAN, President.
b. 5. WHITNEY, Secretary. i@fa
Drs. Batty and Kitty, Medical Referees.
0. TOWER, Agent Pennington, Iowa.
A. HAMLlN, " Keokuk, Iowa.
Vincennes, Sept. Is, l849.-Noy. 23-yy
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
NEW 4 CHEAP Cash ST0Rll.

fNHE public are informed that we have re-
ceived and opened at our store in Oska-
loosa, a newand splendid assortment of sta
pie and Fancy Dry Goods. Together with
Groceries, Queensware, Hardware, Iron.
Nails, Salt, Glass, and all articles usually
sought and kept in stores in the Valley.
Bling on your CASH, and we. will load YOU
with goods as cheap as any other merchant
i'm this section of the country.
STREET BROTHERS.
Oskaloosa, Nov. 23d, as.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

a Since California has gone for the
Wilmot Proviso, will not the Free Soil
ers have the goodness to acknowledge
the corn, and Withdraw the charge that
the Administration were plotting to plant
slavery on the shores Of the Pacific.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
To Poets.

One years subscription to the CoU-
RIER will be given to the person who
shall compose, and forward TO this Office,
the best New YEARS ADDRESS for the
year 1850. The Address not 10 exceed
IT'S lines nor to be less than l25. To
be handed in before the 25th December.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
IIV BOOT & SBOI SHOP!
s. s. NORRIS

y. =. NOK kIS
hESlRES to inform the public, that he
IL has fittedup the shop nearly opposite
the OrrUMwA HOUSE, and adjoining the
new Brick Store, where he is prepared at the
shortest notice to furnish his friends and
the public with an excellent article of
Boots & Shoes,
Manufactured of Eastern tanned leather,
and by skillful and popular workmen.
N. BAH work warranted-no credit to
friend or foe; but to conform to the hard
times and the customs of the country, the
following articles will be received in pay
ment Tor work, at theirma prices: Cash,
good fall Wheat - Flour. Venison hams.
beeswax, Corn, and Dry and Green Hides.
Nov. 90, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30
Small FavOrs Tim NIX fully Re-
CciVed.

The Burlington Gazette in speaking
of the recent State election in Massachu-
sets, after mourning over her strong at
tachment to the Wing cause, uses the fol-
lowing language: ain ls4s the Free Soil
ticket for President and Vice President,
received greater number Of votes in this
State than the Democratic; we now no.
lice that the latter beats the former BY
some 5000. This is good sign
This thing of growing over ones own
party is the unkindes. cut of all, The
Gazette must be hari:.p to it, when j,
commences TO crow over the fact that its
party has gained triumph over a faction
of its own party. But does it not pre-
sent strange and ludicrous sightto see
a party uniting with faction in New
York and several other States, voting for
their men, while at the..same time they
are repudiating them, and rejoicing over
their defeat in others.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

This district few months since, elect
ed Newman. Qoco) to Congress by de.
cided majority. An election has just
been held in this district to fill the va
cancy occasioned by his death, and HAM
mond (whig) has been elected by 200
majority. When the district went for
The Democrats, all the opposition papers
attributed it 10 the unpopulari,y of the
Taylor Administration. What will they
attribute this reaction in favor of the
Wings to! According to their rule, the
Administration must be gaining popu-
larity in old Virginia. This does not sur.
prise US at all, we have always believed,
and confidently expect reaction in ia
vor of the Administration all over the
country. Another Congressional cleo
ton will tell the story, and give Locofo-
coism its quietus a at.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1849-11-30

~ The Editors Of this paper are both
absent this week. on account Of which il
ishoped that all due allowance will be
made by our readers.