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SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.

PROFESSOR HARVEY, Of Trinity College,
Dublin, will deliver a of three lectures on
the Order of Plants known as Algm or sca-weeds,
follows:
First Lecture on Tuesday, March 10Th, at 8
O'Clock, p. m.
o'clock, p. m
Third Lecture on Saturday, March 23d, at s
o'clock, p. IN.
DR.. HARVEY called TO this country 20 give
course Of Lectures before the Lowell Institute on
this part of the vegetable creation, which he has
more especially cultivated, namely, the tribes Of
plants growing in the and on the scacoast. The
result Of his publications in Europe has been to rem
der that subject very popular and attractive one.
Since lecturng in Boston, he has visited the shores
Of Florida, and the Gulf Of Mexico, and added
largely to the list Of genera and species Of Amcri
can Align. Mar. lS-dt23
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TOHN QUINCY ADAMs's LIVES OF MAD
- ison and Monroe. I vol, price 81 IS.
For sale by TAYLOR h MAURY,
Mar. II Booksellers, near 9th ct
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rJNHE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHEMISTRY,
Il practical and theoretical. embracing its appli-
cation to the Arts, Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Geo
logy, Medicine and Pharmacy, by J. c. Booth.
Just published, and for sale by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Mar. % Booksellers, near 9th IT
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A HOUSE AND FURNITURE FOR RENT.
"A in one Of the most desirable situations in the
city. Inquire Of GREEN & TASTET.
March 2-tf
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l3-The Teachers' Association will meet at
the Lecture room of the Smithsonian Institute this
afternoon at 81 o'clock Professor 8. p. ANpREws.
of New York, will address the meeting. The Pub
lie respectfully invited to attend.
March % o. &. WIGHT. Secretary.
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6t-"Presbyterianism, the Conservation Of
the Union."-Rev JOHN c. SMITH will deliver his
Fourth Discourse Sabbath afternoon, at half past
O'Clock. Morning service, ii o'clock.
0O-Unitartan Church.-The subject of the lee
ture tomorrow evening will be, "Charlemagne."
At half past O'Clock. March %
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TEMPERANCE HALL.
"And men shall call the liquor good,
The more with death it thicks the blood"
Some notice win be taken of brewing and beer
drinking, causing consumption, at the temper
ance meeting Sunday night, at seven O'Clock.
Beer and ale drinkers are particularly invited to
attend. GEO. SAVAGE,
March % President
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

Provides that any person having a
power of attorney may pursue and re-
claim the party charged TO be slave.
either by procuring warrant from
Judge or Commissioned of the United
States Court, or by seizing and arresting
him where the same can be done wilhou,
process, and taking him before said
Judge or Commissioner, &c.
Any person who shall obstruct the ar
rest, or shall rescue or attempt TO rescue,
or shall aid and abe, such alleged slave
directly or indirectly TO escape. or shall
harbor or conceal such slave, shall for
either of such offences be subjected to a
fine not exceeding $1,000, and impris-
oned not exceeding six months, and, in
the event Of escape, shall forfeit, more
over, on civil process, the sum Of ST.
900 as the value of said slave. The
certificate, &C., of the Commissioners
shall be conclusive OF the right OF the
person in whose favor they are granted
to remove such fugitive Of the State or
Territory, from which he escaped, and
shall prevent all molestaiion Of such
person or persons by any process issued
by any Court, Judge, Magistrate, or
other person whomsoever.
The u. S. Marshal, after arrest, and
while the fugitive is in his possession, is
bound for the safe custody of the slave
in the sum of 81 900, to be charged, in
the event of his escape, TO HE bond.-
He is also responsible for his safe deliv-
cry after the owner swears he apprehends
a rescue, and the slaves is given in his
custody by the Commissioner to be re-
turned TO the place where he is claimed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
Massachusetts.

The Wing Convention nominated
George M. Briggs for reelection to the
office of Governor, and John Reed for
Lieut.. Governor, of that ssaid and pa
triotic old commonwealth. The Tele-
graph, says:
1.-The Convention put forth an address
alluding in appropriate terms to the death
of President Taylor. The address APP
proves of the course of Mr.. Fillmore,
and rejoice over the acts of Congress
admitting California and prescribing
boundaries for Texas and New Mexico.
at halls these acts as triumph of the
North, and approves all the measures of
the compromise bill except that with re-
gard to fugitive slaves. This, the ad.
dress asserts. should not be eff eclive
without trial by jury. II is denounced
in strong terms as wrong done TO free
negroes coming from Massachusetts into
Southern borders. 1t calls upon Sena-
tors and Representatives TO demonstrate
against the law until abolished.
'.The address goes strongly for sound
discriminating tariff. ltwas unanimous
ly adopted"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
Arrival OF the CherOkec,--TwO
weeks later from California.
New York, Oct. 5.

The steamer Cherokee arrived this
morning, with two weeks later news f.om
California. She has on board lao pas
sengers, 81 100000 in gold. The dis
turbances in Sacramento city have ceased
A (ter the first outbreak some of the ring
leaders were arrested and are now in
prison awaiting trial. Rumors were
current that an armed band of 400 men
are in the vicinity of Weaversvile. The
authorities have sent out spies in every
direction. Major Bgelow is GONZALES
cent. Property holders have shown
more confidence since the arrival of the
gentleman sent by Mr.. I.cicher on q
mission relative TO land titles.
The excitement in Northern mines
against the foreigners had subsidized, and
business was improving.
The news OF the death of President
Taylor reached San Francisco on The
2lst uIt , and was received with every
demonstrations of sorrow, and the 30th
appropriate funeral ceremonies were per-
formed.
The Sacramento difficulties have been
settled by the dispersion of the squatters
The report brough. by the last steamer
Of the burning OF the city proved TO be
unfounded.
In the different melees between the
citizens and the rioters, there seems 10
have been killed on the part of the for.
mer Sheriff Mckinney and NJ. Wood.
wounded, Major Bigelow and
Captain Radford. OF the Squatiers,
Geo. w. Panshan and Madison were
killed. The keeper of the house from
which the first shot was fired, after being
dangerously wounded. was pursued and
captured; his wife had been dangerously
i'll for some time and died from excite
ment during the aff'ray.
The banking house of Henry Nc
Knight & Co, and Wales IL Co., OF
Sacramento City, had stopped payment.
Politically and socially, all seems
going on well in California. / he ac-
counts from the gold mines are still more
encouraging; and we could fill column
with placer news if we had room, we
must, however. be content with mere
skeleton abstract. We are cretibly in
formed that one man at one haul took a
40 ID. lump Of pure gold in Yuba, four
teen miles from Marysviile. The other
mines in the vicinity Of Humboll's bar.
the Alta California says, perhaps at the
presen, time are fully as profitable as the
richest deposits in California, known as
Trinity, Shasty and klamath rivers. -
Thousands are at work with extriordina-
ry success, and new diggings are almost
daily opened.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
Horrible Tragedy.

We copy the following from the Mays.
vile Eagle of Saturday:
sin Fleming county, on Wednesday
last, VIM. Ringo had an alteration with
Mr.. who had married his sister,
whom he killed on the spot by single
shot from revolver. Ringo's mother
ran up 10 expostulate, when the nhuman
monster fired two shots into her body,
from which she died next day. His sis
ter, wife of the murdered man, then ran
up, when the fiehd shot her through the
thigh. She is likely to recover. He
then made off; but the next day was pur-
sued by the neighbors, who found him
at the house of another neIghbor. On
seeing the company advancing, he enter
ed the house. He was summoned to
come out and surrender, but he refused,
and while attempting to draw pistol
was shot through the abdomen by one of
the party. He then shot at another of
the party, wounding him slightly in the
shoulder, who lhereupon fired back, kill
ing the monster instantly. The parties
surrendered themselves, were examined
and acquitted.
So horrid tragedy it does not often
fall to the lot Of the chronicler to record.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
Information

Is wanted of Daniel M. Barnum, who
when last heard from was in Lebanon
Warren county, Ohio; but has not been
heard from since 1910. He was the
atrical :performer and was sometimes in
the employ of Frosl's circus. Some
times he drove stage for a living. Any
information directed to Abram Barnum
Ottumwa, Iowa, will be thankfully re-
ceived, and newspapers in the U. s.
will confer favor by copying or mott.
cling the above.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
ApuOiratsracnts

AlIihe appointments sent in BY Gen.
Taylor, for Iowa, have been confirmed in
the Senate, except DIR. Bowen, who had
been appointed Register Of the Land Of.
fee a. Iowa City. Hugh d. Downey
ESQ.,, has been nominated and confirmed
in his place. And we learn from the
Burlington Telegraph that G. II BoorH
Surveyor General for Iowa and Wiscon-
sin, has been removed, and FRANCIS
SPRINGER, ESQ.,, Of Louisa county, APP
pointed in lis place.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

FIsHIN CALIFoRNIA.--'fhe deep, coo
waters Of the Sacramento River, con.
tam several varieties Of fish of the frs
quality. The salmon taken from thi.
stream are larger, line favored, and a,
wholesome specimens of the 6nny tribe
as can be produced in any other waters
The river is constantly fed by the snow
from the mountains, and so rapid is its
current, that the waters retain an unusual
GOODNESS till they are lost in the Bay
In our warmest days, the river water is
SO cool as not to be unpleasant 10 drink,
and hence we do not feel the want ol
ice SO seriously as the people in the
States who are compelled to drink water
from the Mississippi.
Sacramento Transcript.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
Bounty Land Bill.

Contrary TO the news by lasl week
papers, and general expectation, the
Bounty Land Bill has gone into opera
,ion. All who served in the war
of 1912, or any of the Indian wars
since 1870, are entitled under the pro.
visions of the Bill to land in proportion
TO the time OF service, in the following
ratio: 100 TO 40 acres. II seems TO us,
that this comprises a long list. and the
number of warrants issued will Car ex-
coed the number issued for those who
served during the Mexican war. The
resul. will be that the public lands will.
during the next four or FIVE years be en-
tered entirely with Warrants, and all
lands now entered will be deprecated in
price. Such bills, are of but little bene-
fit 20 the Pioneers of the West, and
the sooner the warrants are taken up
and located the better it will be for the
citizens of Iowa. That il is just TO give
the soldiers of 1912, and the Indian war,
bounty lands, we do not deny. But ii
seems to us that Congress has become
magnanimous at too late day. There
was time when the principal or large
part of those who served in the above
wars actually needed the assistance al
this late day rendered. A time when
they would not have to emigrate thous-
and or more miles to avail themselves OF
the profered Bounty. We speak of the
early settlement of Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky. Congress at the close of
the war of 1912, could then have gran
ted them this. Bounty and it would have
been blessing and God-scnd to them.
Now, it is no more an object. The most
of the soldiers of 1912 have good farms
in the older States and il will only be to
speculate that they will ever draw and
locote the warrants to which they are
entitled.
If it is an object with Congress to 'get
rid Of the public lands,'' as has been
stated by some, why not give il to indus
trious poor men who are not able to Sc
cure themselves home. We think that
Congress should sell the public lands to
actual settlers of the above description.
at the actual cost per acre to the govern
ment, counting surveying &c., and take
some efectual means to prevent specu-
lators from entering up large bodies of
lands in the new States, TO the great det-
riment Of the hardy pioneers of the
west. We think that Congress could
not show its msgnanimity in any better
way. AT the same time we hope the
great interests Of Internal commerce
should no. be forgotten. Let appropria-
aions of ihe PROCEEDS of the public
lands be made to assist in building Rail
roads, and improving Rivers and Har-
bors, that will be Of greater importance
in binding and cemeniing the Union, than
all The compromises that can be made.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

The GEORGIA CoNvENTIoN.-The
Savannah Republican says that the Geor.
gia representatives in Congress were OF
the opinion that the Governor ought moi
to call the Convention, and that this opin-
ion was communicated TO his Excelency
in writing. The Legislature meets be-
fore the Convention, and il is suggested
that The law authorizing it will be repeal
ed before the delegates assemble. Some
of The Georgia papers think that Mr..
Rheu's idea OF Georgia leading off in
the disunion or resistance movement is
but making cats paw of her.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

HORRIBLE MURDER AT WEST CHEs.
TER.-The Philadelphia Ledger has the
following particulars relative 10 an aw-
ful murder that occurred in the vicinity
of West Chester, Pa, on Saturday NOR.
ming week:
Some Of the children belonging to the
school al Rocky Hill, three miles above
West Chester, on reaching the school
house. found their teacher, Phebe Sharp
less, lying at the door, weltering in heI
blood, and quite dead. Lying near her
was the wadding used in loading the
gun, which, npoa examination, was
found to be piece 1.-The Saturday Even
ing Post, In the course of the day,
George Phar0all, having been seen IN
the vicinity with a gun. was arrested on
suspicion, and. strange, TO relate, on his
person was found portion of the Satur-
day Evening Post, aud the wadding
found fitted to 1t. lie was committed
70 prison TO wait further examination.
The deceased was an estimable young
lady, aged about twenty Eight, the daugh-
ter of Aaron Sharpless.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
The whale Islands are thus describe

The whale Islands are thus described
by an officer of the English expedition
in search of Sir JOHN Frankie:
''ln this ferlorn region there is neither
scenery, manners, or customs to describe.
All in barrenness and desolation; no
flower or shrub adorns the ice-bound
precipices of this sombre locality where,
seated on his icy throne, stern Winter
reigns supreme, crowned with the gath
cred SHOWS Of 5000 years. exhibiting a
singular contrast to the delightful gardens
OF our native land, whose flowers and
plants are this moment displaying their
odorifeous beauties beneath the genial
rays Of midsummer's eve."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
DES MONIES COURIER.
OTTUMWA, IOWA:
Friday Morning, Oct. Is, 1850.
DEDICATION.

The Congregational Meeting House,
in this place, will he dedicated at i o.
clock, on Friday, the 25ih of this month.
The citizens of Ottumwa and vicinity
are respectfully invited to attend. Sew.
eral ministers from abroad are expected
and there will be preaching, also, at night
and on Saturday and Sabbath.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

SILVER SMITHING.-Persons wishing
anything done in this line. will find At to
their interest to call on Mr.. AUSTIN, al
The "American House." He works
cheap and does it up "brovn." Mr..
A. will stay in town but a few days, and
those OF our citizens who have watches,
jewelry, &c.. that wants repairing had
better accept the opportunity.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

South CARoAsA.--The "Soulhern
Press" announced from an "autheniic"
source that the Governor of S. Carolina
would at once summon the Legislature
in extra session, on the passage Of the
California bill. But 10 and behold. the
Charleston Mercury published a letter
from the Governor himself, which was
furnished to j. by COL Leland. In ii
Gov. Seabrook Is for waiting for Geor-
gia to ac:, and hints that The best mode
of making resistance effective has not
yet been aereed upon.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
SHINGLES WANTED!

Those Of our subscribers who are
in the habit Of making Shingles can have
chance Of paying their subscription to
the COURIER in that way, by delivering
them at this Office,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
LHoiden,s Magazine.

For October is on our table, and as u.
sual is filed with interesting matter. /
ought TO have large etrculation,-be-
cause it isione Of The most valuable Dol
LAR publications in the U. S. Address
w. H. DElTz, 100 Nassau 81. New
York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

All danger Of further difficulties be-
tween England and Greece, is at an end;
King Ohio has signed the London Con-
vention.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

From China there is a very interest
ing report, to the effect that the Enper-
or rs about formally to tolerate CHRISTIAN.
Ity TO his dominions.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18
EY We take the following from III

~ We take The following from The
Cincinnati Nonpariel of the Sd inst
1t speaks well for Iowa:-
MISUNDERSTANDING one Of the
finest exhibitions Of fruits and flowers
ever given is the one at present open in
Masonic Hall. The room is fitted up
in the most tasteful manner, and the dis
play of fruits is large. The variety of
apples is unprecedented-some exhibit
ed by Mr.. Avery, raised near Burlington,
Iowa, were considered rather the best in
the room.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

. 10 Centre, Ohio, boy was stung in
The mouth by a yellow jacket and
died IN twenty minutes, his wlndpipe be-
ing closed by the swelling.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

A scorpion was found lately in saw
pit, in Catham dock-yard, taken GU, Of .
piece Of Italian oak, alive.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

Haynau, the butcher, shipped out Of
London BY night, to avoid receiving a
second drubbing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

f1 Let thy discourse about God be
renewed each day rather than thy meals
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-18

Be civil and obliging to all; costs moth,
ing, and is worth much.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-05
DROWNED.

On Monday eve. last, SERENUs B., Youngest
son OF Mr.. Chaurcey Kellogg, of this city. He
went to the lake for the purpose of bathing with
an older brother, and some others. He could
not swim, and by some means, owing TO the
swittness of the current in the mouth of the
creek near where he was bathing, he lost his
foothold and was engulphed in the treacherous
element. lie was young man of excellent
character, refined in his feelings, and of amiable
disposition. He was member of the HIGHER
department in the School in this district and
first rate scholar of his years. He was about
sixteen. We condole sincerely with the family
ana trends who are so sadly called to mourn the
loss OF one who gave such promise of useful
life. The fact, however, that what seems to
'hem loss is great gain to hm-ought to drv
every tear, and assuage the bitter fountains Of
greet which swell to OVERLOOKING in the SORROW
stricken breast
The friends of the deceased take this onnortu-
nty' through us, to express their gratitude to
those citizens who kindly rendered the aid in
their power in finding the body.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-05
HAKvEsr.--The HagerstOwn (Nfd,l Repr1lic,

HARvEsr.--The Hagerstown (Nfd) Repr5lic'
of the 18th Inst says;-
"Most Of farmers intend cutting their barley
the latter part of this week, and intend cutting
their wheat next week. A number of harvest
hands have passed through town.
The Frederick Examiner of the same date
also says:
"The harvest is rapidly approaching. The
wheat and rye fields in this country wear prom
Using appearance, and when the crop is secured,
will be found to vie with any of the sister states
counties of the State
The Chillicothe Gazette, of June 22n1, says
NJ. s. Cook, Esq, is cutting his wheat to-day
on Paint bottom farm and adds, shat on Monday
next, the Oath, should the weather prove favora-
be, many Ross county farmers will comm ence
grading their wheat. Of course all now ride
enough to cut, is out of danger from rust. The
wheat in this vicinity bids fair to be an average
CROP
The GAINESVILLE Courier, of 22nd, learns from
the farmers at marketthat morning, that the pros
pect OF good wheat crop is very favorable, and
that the crop will be more than an average one.
The Niles Mich. Inteigencer speaks Of the
Wheat crops as being extremely promising in
that section, and futher adds that there is no
State where good yield is more certain than in
Michigan.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-05

TROUBLED SPTRITs.-It is terrible thing,
we suppose, for man to sin against the light of
his own conscience. And under such circum-
stances, it is generally the case that the offender
instead of looking for consolation to the only
source from whence it can be derived. viz: con-
fession and repentance, in his false pride, leaves
it out to the world, and labors to convince even
himself that he was right in the wrong he feels
he committed. Daniel Webster is evidently
one whose conscience pricks him sore, since his
late treason to freedom. Never, in the same
length of time, has he appeared SO constantly be-
fore the public, as since his speech which COM
mit'ed him to the South. He has made speeches
and written letters, and still continues to wr lite
letters with a sort OF nervous anxiety. The pub
lie think he is trying to convert the mind of the
north, but the fact is, he is trying to convert him
sell. lie knew not really the effect of a sin of
the character he committed, and he unexpected
~ hnds 1t necessary to spread plaster for his
own wounded, SCARED soul. This is the object
OF his letters to various persons i'll various quar-
tiers, all laboring and groaning to prove correct
the positions he took his great speech. Alas
we aPprehend however many small birds he may
trap by his chaff, his own powerful intellect will
yet thunder in his ears the consciousness of du-
ty violated, of trust betrayed We think it is in
one OF his own speeches that there may be found
terrible denunciations against him who reckless
ly violates the dictates of his own conscience.
Here chickens have come home to roost and no
feels the deep truth and force of his own percep
lions. The way of the transgressor is hard, and
from 1t there is but one mode of escape. We
trust alter Daniel Webster finds it impossible to
convince himself that his treason is iust6able
and fails to find the relief he seeks from that
source, he will perceive this mode, in repentance
and future rcctitude.