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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

provides that "the privilege Of the writ
Of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspen-
ded, unless when in cases Of rebellion or
invasion, the public safety may require
it." II may be well for every citizen to
remember, that Congress can pass no
law prohibiting the issuing Of this writ,
unless the contingencies specified should
occur. As no "rebellion or invasion"
exists now, and did no. exist at the time
of the passage of the act, the writ Of
Habeas Corpus is in no manner suspen-
ded by its provisions.
But whatever differences of opinion
may be entertained in regard to this law.
il is now our duty TO support it so long
as il remains the law of The land; and
trust that every citizen of the State will,
although he may be opposed to some of
its details, as an American citizen and a
lover OF the Union, stand firmly by it.
Tam now about to retire from the Office
of Chief Magistrate of this State. Four
years ago the people thought proper TO
elect me 10 that office, and assumed its
duties and responsibilities, disirusting, at
the same time, my ability properly TO
discharge those duties. We were then
entering upon our career as an independ-
ent State; the support which we had
heretofore received from the General
Government was Withdrawn, the ma
chincry of our State Government was to
be sc, in motion, and the means obtained
TO support it. Relying upon the assis-
lance of the General Assembly, and the
various officers of the State, | entered
upon the discharge of my duties. You
are familiar with the course which have
pursued. Whether it has been calcula-
ted or not 10 advance the interests of the
State, you and the people are the judges.
During my administration may. and un-
doubfediy have, committed errors; but if
such be The case, shall ever be supper
ted by the reflection that they sprung
from no vicious or wrong motive. The
courtesy and assistance extended TO me
by the Legislature. and by all connected
with the Government, will ever be a sub
lect of grateful remembrance. In lay
ing down the reins of government, feel
an additional qualification in the assur-
ance that they are to be transferred TO
more able and competent hands. Per-
nit me, in reiiring, to express the ferScn,
desire that this, my adopted State, may
ever be distinguished for virtue, intelli-
gepce and prosperity, and may she ever
receive the care and protection of that
Being who governs the Universe.
ANSEL BRIGGS.
Iowa City, Dec. 3. 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13
Notice to Females.

John Bulls Sarsarara Is Of the greatcet Ensis
medicines now in existence. In those numerous
where the constitution is detiated the energy
hsscIed when the Efforts of nature weak deficient
or prorse and oyerwrought when the face Is pas
cooress the strength feeble and yielding the slirt
bed and depressed the health broken, mind shaken ard
consequently the happiness dcstroyedthen Bulls
paria is sovereign remedy assists nature in tho per
formance of her duty, braces the whole system,
permanently the natural energies, obstruction.
cheeks creates and healthy blood and mrar
health and happiness Were ladies generally TO adopt tie
OF this Medicine would far less suffering disease
and unlappness among them than exists health
take the place of disease the rosy check would Tia
pallid acc should have smiles instead oears and POI
baps happy long life instead of shsrt by dseas
or made miserable by continued suffering and afcon.
At that critical period termed the turn of lfs which
often attended with much danger, Bulls Sarsaparlla
found to exert most beneficial effect All ladies approach
ing this crisis should he apprscd of this fact and svsd
themselves of this valuable Medicine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13
RHEUMATISM CURED!

Let all who suffering under the agonizng torrurss @
rheumatism the following and what may he dsns
for them, if they will use the infable remedy:
CyIcSrowN. Ky, May IL. 1913
Mr.. Jouy Bell. Dear Sr,-For the last thrce ycars
have been afflicted with rheumatism of the chad
acter Mt times i'm the greatest agony of pain trpf
every remedy could procure for the disease but ouud 10
permanent relief until induced TO your preper-
ton of sarsaparia which has entirely cured " Kivu
matism, and greatly improved my general health NOR.
than any medicine used have free FROM ru;u
for several months and have doubt the pcrInS
ncnt and recommend 1t as the best medicine in for
Rheumatism. ISIlAM BKlD0ES
is useless to produce further testimony In favor Of tbs
great remedy 1t has only to be tried and proved
vince the public of its superior efficacy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13
Excellent Ointment.

Mr. Sloan-Dear Sir: For consider.
able length of time was seriously afflic-
ted with the Rheumatic complaint, and
applied freely the various liniments, pain
killers. &C.. without obtaining any relief.
After which your agent at this place in
fiuencec me to try your Ointment, and
within two weeks from the time | COM
menced using it, the pain ceased, and l
was eflectually cured and shall recon-
mend all who are similarly afflicted with
the distressing complaint, to procure
your ercelle,n OiaimeM without delay.
Respectfully yours,
OSCAR F. MOTT.
Princeville, Peoria co., May 1, l84s.
U See Agents names at the head of
Sloan's Column. For further particulars
and testimonials, get Pamphlets ofagents.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

The best form of Government that
can be devised, is an abridgement of the
natural rights of the citizen, and The laws
necessary for tho purposes of such Gov
eminent are sufficiently duplicated and
burthensome without adding to them
those designed to regulate the conduct
of persons upon mere questions of NOR
atty, when such objects can only be
reached by the force of public opinion.
and that alone; yet such laws are not un
frequently placed..upon the statute. books
where they remain without being enfor-
ced, or if exercised, can only be carried
into effect when, and where, temporary
excitement prevails, and then frequently
TO CRAFTY malice or revenge. II such
laws are necessary. they should be en-
forced and sustained, if they cannot be
enforced and sustained, they are unncc-
essary and should not be enacted.
II is made my duty by the Constitu-
ton, to see that the laws are faithfully
executed. Experience shows us that in
just proportion TO their observance, is the
peace and prosperity of our Government.
This extends not only to such laws as
we believe to be right, but TO all such as
are lawfully enacted, until they are re-
pealed or declared unconstitutional by
the judicial tribunals. While we have
the ballot box and courts, whatever may
be the private opinion of any citizen or
class of citizens upon such law. obedi-
ence 10 It's requirements is an unavoida
BILE duty. So far as any responsibility
may rest on me, or power be entrusted,
shall neither hesitate TO assume the
one, or exercise The other, If necessary
to ensure their prompt observance; and
in this | am satisfied that would have
the countenance and support of my fell
low citizens. My hope and confidence
however is, that there will be no occa.
sion when 1t will become necessary to
assume or exercise the power thus given.
cannot doubt that a prompt obedi.
ence in all cases, and fair construction
according to the purpose intended. of ev.
~ law whether State or national, will
be yielded by every good citizen. So
far as our national laws are concerned.
we are bound further to such observance
by solemn compact with tine other
States of this Union, and no citizen who
loves that Union will violate its laws, or
permit others to do so, if in his power
to prevent it. 1t is that Union which
gives to the American people rank and
power among men and naiions-it is
that Union which projects our commerce,
adjusts the difficulties between States,
and defends US from the aggressions oil
foreign powers. Without union our in.
dependence and liberty could not Lave
| been achieved, without union and the
observance of the laws, they can never
be maintained.
DESTROYS of seeing continuance a.
mong us Of republican Government in
/ fact as well as in name. have thus brief
ly given my views as to the policy
which should be pursued to secure those
results, having no other object than TO
advance our best interests, maintain the
honor and dignity OF the State, aud Sc
cure to every citizen The enjoyment OF
civil liberty.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13
coon T,ES'TVMONY.

The Louis'le fourier mus SPEAKS Oh buiis sardpNs
We have been shown, by Mr.. John Bull, proprietor q
that worldenowned preparations Bulls fluid Extract u
sarsparilla, original genuine and beautiful letter.
addressed 10 him by the accomplished lady al one or tie
eminent old physicians in the wesL giving DETAILED
account Of of the most astonishing record psr
formed alone ly the use of Bulls sarsaparia"
This excellent and charming lady had long suffered
from proapsus nori, or albus piles, and chronic diseases
Of the stomach and digestive organs, and arrangement OF
the whole system attended with distressing caneous ery
ton, sick headache, and violent attacks Of crap Ar
exausting all of her husbands SKILL and applying to many
celebrated medical gentlemen both at home and abroad
and also using great quantities Of Towueends Sarsapa-
rila," without the slightest relief she induced TO
"Joln Bulls Sarsaparilla." And what the happy
RESULT After the of few bottles, perfect and
ierfu curche lady restored to perfect HEALTH and 10 bar
usual flow of spirits,
Such letters the speak Of must afford M Bun
real qualifications than could the possession Of
less wealth. And whether he accumulatcs wealth
by the sao Of his truly valuable Medicine bcg its Suh
IL glory aud honor enough and he say to tho wori
without fear Of contradiction, 9 have In my poverty
eved human suffering. than did Stephen Girsxd q
John Jacob Aston with their millions"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13
LET EVERY TRADE LIvEI
Saddler's ShOp!!

JOHN e. EUBANKS,
MOULD respectfully inform the people Of
w Wapello and adjoining counties that he
has purchased the stock in trade of James II.
Baum, and will continue the
Saddle, Harness & Trunk Making
Business in all its branches,
AT the old stand occupied by Thos. M. Mack
eral.
Trunk-Valises, Carpet Bags, Brides. Whips.
&C., manufactured, and Coaches, Carriages
and Bnggies trimmed on the shortest notice.
He will use the best materials, and all work
entrusted to his care will be executed in the
most approved style; and as for prices, hs-
Will not be undersold by any body in thu,
county for the CASH. The public are respect
fully invited to call and examine his work
and satisfy themselves.
COUNTRY PRODUCE taken in exchange
for work at the market prices.
Agency City, Oct. 4th, lS50.yl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

II Hon. Amos E.. Wood, member of
Congress from the Sixth Congressional
District OF Ohio, died suddenly at Fort
Wayne, on the Goth ult. He was elect
ed TO fill outthe unexpired term of the
late Mr.. Dickinson, who died at Wash
ington during his second session.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

~ A stone mason was sentenced by
the Assize Court of Paris, TO three
months Imprisonment for having uttered
language insulting to the President of
the Republic.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

II Ii is said that the Turkish Gov
ernmeat has demanded the good offices
of the British and French governments
against the menacing demand of The
Austrian cabinet.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13
A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR SKIN.

How we all admire clear, Beautiful hte skin, and
rosy eolorcd check How often do PERSONS pos
sessing this "desdsratum devoutly to be wsbcd'
sorting to cosmetics lotions Washes paints coorfrg
Materials to restore to them sembsnce of what disease
has deprived them Of and that, too with great injury II
the skin Balls Srsapariia is the b.st Cosmetic known
IL beauties the skin by removing every particle norsd
and diseased matter from the blood making pure heal
thy and vigorous giving activity to every minute vessel
ana changing the yellow aud dark countenance 10 ths
bloom and freshness OF youth. Laes, abandon tho Of
paints and mixtures and Buus Srsopurla the only
eiectual remedy "A word 10 tho wise sufficient and
q hint is enough for the ladies'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

Z tLOVES-Fifty pounds, for sale CHEAP,
~ at VIM. B. GUERNSEY & co.
Sign Of Big Black Mortar.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

A HEAVY article of Brown Muslin for
"A sale low at ID. p. INsKEEP s. cos.
Nov. 18th, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-13

Total amount of
reefs and dis
hursements to
Nov. A, 1850, $9O,444 33 $9O,442 "a
balance in Treas
ury, 80
By the Auditors report Of Dec. 4th,
l848, it will be seen that the liabilities of
the State on outstanding warrants, at that
time, amounted 10 $22, SOL 81. From
that period up to Nov. Both, 1850, there
ceipts of the Treasury were $90,444 IL,
and the expenditures $50, 443 "a. This
latter sum embraces the interest paid on
the State loan, AMI $ll, 685 rs of the Ii
abilities on the 4th of Dec. 1878; thus
decreasing our liabilities on outstanding
warrants, on the 30th Of Nov. 1850, 10
$l0,965 81. The resources to discharge
these liabilities, and to meet the expenses
Of the coming year, are $24,l SO. due
from the counties, prior TO the year 1850,
and the revenue assessedin 1850, amount
ing TO $56,538 33. The revenue for
State purposes in 1913, amounted to $780,
l29 05, consequently, the assessment Of
1850, shows an increase of the revenue
from taxable property within the State Of
500, 400 %. Should therevcnue contin-
ue to increase in the same proportion, we
may reasonably expect that our State will
in few years, be freed from all incum-
brances. For further information in re-
gard to our financial condition, / respect
fully refer youto the Auditors report.
BY an act approved January Is, l847,
! was authorized to agree with the State
Of Missouri, for the commencement and
termination Of such suit as might be neces-
sary TO procure final decision by the
Supreme Court of the United States, in
regard to the Southern boundary line of
the State; and was also required to EN-
ploy counsel to conduct the suit on our
. part, and to do whatever might be neces-
bIrry to maintain our rights in the premises.
Life pursuance of the authority thus grant
sntsd, did, in the following February, APP
point the Hon. Chas. Mason, of Burling-
ton, TO act as counsel on behalf OF the
State; and also imSediately afterwards
notified the Governor Of Missouri of the
passage of the above mentioned act, and
Of the appointment Of Mr.. Mason. On
the second Monday of June, l847, the
counsel on both sides met and agreed to
institute an amicable suit. The cause
come on for argument before the Supreme
Court, in February, lS49. 1t appears
from the fact set forth in the decree Of the
Court, that in 1916, the United States and
the Great and the Little Usage Nations
of Indians; the. first line beginning on the
eastern bank Of the Mississippi river,
opposite the middle of the mouth of the
Kansas river, and extending north one
hundred miles, where corner was made
by Mr.. Sullivan, the surveyor acting on
behalf of the United States and the Os-
Nstions, that from that corner Sec
then run aud marked by the
was intended TO be run
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-02-12
A Story Of True Love.

Helen Irving, young lady Of extrsof binary
beauty, aud uncommon qualifications {, he sub.
ice, Of the sons"l wish was where Helen
lies. was descended from the rnc eu, aud
respe ciable family Of Kirconnel, in Annauda.e
al present in lhs possession Of Sir William
Maxwell, Of Springfield. Bar. She had for
some time been couried by two gentlemen
whose name, we're Bell and Fcemiug. Bell
vas proprie,c: Of Back.ood, properly Bl,cke,
House; sad Feenns Of Fleemug. Hall. cit.
ua'o near Mossknow, o, prcscn, 10 The pos.
session Of Cap,sin Graham. Bell one da,
'o'd 'bc young lady that II DO Of any iimo &c.
forwards found her in FIeeminxs conpsn,,
he would certainly kill him. She, however,
had q erea, 'egs'd for r ee,ning, aud being
one day waking along With him on Tho pleas.
an, romantic banks Of the k,rlIe abe observed
his rival 90 The o,herslde of tho river, among
he bushes. Conscious of The danger her
lGver was N, she psssed be,wlx, him aud his
enemy, who immediately hrng. sho, her dead,
sh'l,. sha leapad into F,eemn.'. arms. tls
drew hts sword, crossed Tho tlyer, AID Gu, tie
murderer 10 p;eces. A earn, OF heap Of
stones, was raised on the place whore che fell,
as a common memorial IN similar incidents,
from the caller times amoas tho CrIuc co.
iopies. md coa,inuss over Scotland 10 this day.
shs va. buried in the adjacon. church yard
o' h'rccruca; ana ,or pov,, so,,s,~, a,.ee~
'ola's + .semin,, oyerwhelnsd with love and
oppressed with s',ef, 10 said to have gone q.
broad Tor some time, retu ned, VISITED her
grave, upon which he stretched himself and
expired. and wac buried IN the same Place
Woods Edition Of Tie Songs Of Scotland.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-02-12

Then he told him The story Of lie black and
white pain,-sud how the advice Of an aged
man prevented him from mskias bis little 60.
tate ridiculous when young.
have thought Of ,h,s circumsia oce,' SAID
he, SO oiten that II has gwen me ins,ruc,io ion.
lie who gave me the black pam, proved my
enemy; and he who urged me to use the hite
was partial friend. The advice of neither
was good
Those who love US too we'll are blind to
our faults. and those who dislike us are unwil.
ling 10 see our virtues. One would make ali
white, the other all black. Blu, neither Of
them are right; for We are of mixed natures
good and evil, like The gray paint. made oil
opposite qualities.
III, then, nehher the counsel OF our FOE q
nor our partial friends is safe to be TAX. n, NC
should cultivate correct judgment, which,
like the gray pant, mixed both together, ma,
avoid the evil and secure the good
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-02-12

nov give you. namely: "Deny overriding.
and insia upon proof"
% reaching Annapolis. Luther Martin vas
not very self denying in the enjoy meos pre-.
senIed by a 6ne hotel the subs,antials and
general refreshments were dispatched in o
manner quite CRAFTY ing 10 mine host. The
time for return a, length came. The young
man snd Martin stood together q, the bar,
aud demanded their respective bile.
Martins was enormous, but on CHANGING a,
It, he quietly handed il to the young lawyer
Who, running his eye over it le,surcly, return.
ed i. With the utmos, gravity.
"Dont you intend to pay i, 7" said Martin.
Pay whal !" said the young lsa,er.
why. pay this bill. Did you no, promise
on The route dowuward, tho, you would defroy
my expenses a, the ho,ell"
My d at SIR" said The young gentleman,
" deny every thing. aud lnsis, upon proof"
Martin a, ouce saw that he was caught,
and cycling bis young friend a moment, or two,
be SAID, pleasantly. ~ GU don, need any ceun.
eel from me, young man; you don't need any
counsel from me-"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-02-12
LEGAL RATES OF INTEREST

" rue piFrsarsr .rsrts Asp tEsstrvstEa
Maine pr cent? forfeit Of thu cisim.
New hsmp.hlrs per cent? TT 'si, or thrice the
amount nlswlu.ly .skep.
Vermont 6 pof csat; recovery 10 action and co,,,.
Massachusetts yer eeat; fori.. of thrice The u.
sury.
Rhode hlaad pei cent; torfsi, Of the usury and
Interest on tie debt
Connecticut per cent; fbffsi, OF the whole esb,.
NJ" York per cent; usutious contracts yvid.
New Jo'seJ per cent? forfeit Of tho whos debt,
Pennsylvania 6 per cent; for fe of tho "a b,e d. h,
Delaware Q per eNn,i fnrfti: Of tho whols debt.
Maryland per esnt; en- tobacco contracts y. usu.
rious contracts void.
virginia b per cent; forfeit double tho u.u,y
sof.n oiohna per cent? contracts fuf usury
void forfeit double the u,ury
soulh Carolica per cent; forfeit Of inters,, and
premium taken, with costs
Georgia & per cent forfeit thrice Inc u,u,v
Alabama . par cent; forfeit Interest aud usury.
Mississippi per cent; BY contract 10; usuty re
coyersble Ia action Of debt.
i.ouisisns 5.per ceati bank interest 6; contract
g. bsyond contract. interest void
Tennessee per cent; usurious contracts void,
hoh'scsy per cent; usury recoverable with
costs,
ONO per cent u'urious contracts void,
lndisn' per cen, hne Of double The excess
ih'nois par cent? BY contract l. beyond forfeit
thrice thu inotest.
Missouri per cent; BY contract 10. if beyond,
forfeit Of interest and u,ory.
Michigan per cent; iorfsi, Of usur, 4 Of drb,.
A'ksn'a' per cents by ssroemea, los .sury re-
eoyersbe, but contract void.
District Columbia 8 per cent; usurious contract.
void,
Florida per cent; forfeit interest and excess
wisconsin Z per centi by contract u; forfeit |
,hrico the excess.
io~a per cent? by agreement u; foriei, thrice
tho sxctss. ~~
On debts or judgments In favor Of The usl,ed State.
interest |" computed al per cent per annum.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-02-12
Not so BAD.

Oas Of our townsmen. meeting With one Of
the s,rollicg orgsn.Plsyers, wss inclined to
engage 10 conversation With him, aud asked
him: J" What part 10 the gsea, drama Of life
do you perform l""I mind my own business !"
vas the brief and pointed reply.
~ Why isa tale. bearer like brickIaye' 7
Ans.-lie raises stories.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-02-12
A. d b. W. IiONEYCuTT.
Cusco.p, N. C., Julr %. ls<a

Wee.ve so'd ea' sllpf your Abyss,nis Miu,ur,,
u has giveo sn'irs ssii.fsetisa To oil those wAo
hsvc pSd Il. We have warsn'sd The Abyssini.
Mixture ~ oil eases on our on n account, and 20
can cay, u has ueyss sailsd. We have daItv calls
for more OF tho Aby ssinis Mixture, and ycu w,l
please send Us ~ soon - possible sucA seprly
which viii aas~er The graf dcmsnd.
VARY fesoaeff,.II. ~,...
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-02-12
a0arAg.
For The Charleite Journal.


| One pleas1n, eve fondly s,rayed
Through floral scenes and bowers;
plucked the rose. with charms displayed,
70 me, the Queen Of Flowers.
OF all that grows. give me the rose,
So sweet-the Queen Of Flowers.
How rich the scene. on every side.
Each darksome spot adoining-
Here lilies bloom in lovely pride
With rosy tinis Of morning.
The lily fair, is truly rare
When touched with tinis OF morning,
Mids, odors sweet my way led,
Fond moments thus heguiling;
The Aster blue, the tulip red.
Eniiced me-sweet and smiling.
The As,er blue, and .aip too.
Are surely sweet aud smiling.
! looked sround-a fowery spot
Ehkindled warm emotion
There grew the sweet Forget me not,
Expressive Of devotion.
Forget me-no, endearing thought.
When blest with ones devotion.
Whsne'er we stray, then let us visw
Bright spots where love reposes,
The lilies fair, the As.er's blue,
The Dahlias and the Roses.
The lily fair. the Dahiia rare
Have charms, but no. like Rosc..
6 How sweet to think, where'er we roam,
'Mong lowly cots or towers;
There blooms the Rose. to gladden. homo
With captivating powers.
OF all that grows, give me- the Rose
So swest-,he Queen Of Flowers. II