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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

gg Since the defeat of the comprom-
Use bill in the Senate, which has created
much apprehension in the public mind,
Congress has been INDUCING in recrimi-
nations and threats. The threats Of ul-
tra-Southerners to dissolve the Union,
because they cannot have their own way
in everything lis most contemplate
While these .hot-headed, hot-spurs, are
clustering, frothing and threatening des.
truction to the Union, it is truly refresh
ing TO turn to such man as Henry Clay,
the great statesman and pacificator, the
saviour Of his country. What COM
manding spectacle he presents to the
nation and the world. There he stands,
firm and digni6ed in the Senate. Be-
hold him struggling, as never man strug-
gled, to carry measure of compromise,
to still the troubled waters of strife and
give his distracted country rest He
has labored long and labored arduously,
but all to no purpose, for in few min-
utes he sees the work of whole winter
lost. Now the angry pillows heave up,
the rumbling thunders Of strife and dis
union, roar and break their fury around
his head; is he dismayed, does he give
back? No, behold him still amidst the
general crash, his commanding dignified
figure stands erect, his eagle eye survey.
ing he scene, and his eloquent voice
rings through the Hall; all is still, for it
is the voice of true patriot; and It de-
crees TO stand by the Union and the glo-
rious flag of his country now and forev-
er. If il comes TO the worst, says the
good old man, 81 want to see the whole
power Of the Government tested, to put
down treason All, tina, noble senti-
ment will 60 oat--will ring in the ears
of millions of freemen who are deter
mined, like Mr.. Clay, to stand by the
Union at all hazards.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16
WAsHrNeroN, August 7.

SENATE.-After the mornings BUSH
ness Mr.. Pearce's bill relating TO the
Texas boundary line was taken up.
Mr.. Underwood approved the bill, and
confessed himself in some manner res
ponsible for the defeat of the Omnibus
Bill. He defended his position in his
action OH that bill. and defended his
course in future. The slavery question
was a moral one, and could never be
ended until the tongues of men were ST.
fenced, and their minds paralyzed-the
present bill would not end that agitation;
the proposition was to purchase terrific
ry of Texas; if she owned the territory
ia question, he did not want to buy it; he
preferred that Texas should keep il; il
il did not belong to her, she had no right
to sell it, nor had the United States right
to buy.
Mr.. Underwood here gave way TO
Mr.. Douglas, upon whose motion the
bill was laid over, and the California bill
taken up.
Mr.. Yulee spoke in support of HE
amendment, givinga history of the Ex-
ecutive Government, to show that some
body had been excluded by stratagem to
form an opportunity of being represen-
ted in that country prior 10 the iorma-
ton of a State Constitution; he also
spoke on slavery, the aggression of the
North and the breach Of the compro-
mise.
Mr.. Davis moved the posiponement OF
the bill; the motion was lost.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

DAILY LINE TO OsKALoosA.-The
contractors on the route from Fairfield to
Oskaloosa, by way of this place, have
put on a Daily Line. All those who
receive mail matter will get it more reg
ularlv, and those who have mail matter
to send off will have to bring it in earlier
than heretofore or it will be left behind.
The go-ahead propensities Of people, al
this advanced age, will not admit of any
delay; SO "eyes right" and forward, in
double quick time.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

"OBITuARy.-We are always disposed
to be neighborly, and, although we are
not in the habit of writing obituary no.
tees, we feel at present some compassion
for our neighbors Of the Courier, and
will relieve them from the unpleasant
task of performing the funeral obsequies
over the dead body of one SO closely re-
lated to them as the wing party"
Republic.
DWhen the Republic men &c: thro'
the, to them, trying and arduous task of
indiiing the "Obituary Notice" of Loco
focoracy in Missouri, and also that of
a certain Locofoco nominee for State
Senator in Van Buren, Co., in this State,
we will have made up our minds on the
subject of accepting their very kind and
generous offer, to write the "obituary
notice." of the wing party of Iowa.
From the signs of the times, and the
irreconcilable divisions in the party to
which these men belong, party which
is now literally tumbling to pieces from
the ponderous weight of its own corrup-
lions, we opine that you will have your
hands full. 10 write the obituary notices,
OF the different wings and fragments Of
your own party, during the next few
years.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

a. We invite particular attention to
the article on the Des Moines River I'm
provement, in another column, signed "a
stranger" Its well written, and env6ra-
ces many excellent suggestions, and
shows up in a mastery manner, some Of
The corrupt operations Of the present
Board Of Public Works. We 60 heart
and hand, with ga stranger for clearing
out and removing all obssruciions and
hinderance TO the navigation and improve
ment of our beautiful river, Rocks, Ole
Dams, Board of Public Works and all.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

m In another column, will be found
set of Resolutions passed by the Gen.
eral Conference Of the M. E. Church,
recently held at Fairfield, on The subject
Of secret societies. They treat the sub
ject as it should be treated, and we feel
satisfied that they will meet with warm
response from majority Of the people
Of all classes and denominations.
The next General Conference will
meet at Davenport.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

CROSSING THE. ATLANTIC IN FIvE
DAys!-I'he citizens Of Portland Ne.
have petitioned their Legislature to as
certain the most practicable route for a
railroad from Bangor in the direction of
81. John, New Brunswick, to some good
harbor at Nova Scotia, or Cape Bre ton,
best fitted for terminus tor a line of
transatlantic navigation. From Cape
Canso, Nova Scotia. to Galway BAY,
in Ireland, the distance is said 10 be
1000 miles. Assuming the speed Of
steam vessels to be II miles an hour, the
ocean will thus be crossed in foe days
time.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16
1naeseuari Electlon.

So far heard from. the election in
Missouri has gone for the Wings. They
have certainly elected out Of the FIVE
Congressman, and there is strong prob
ability that they have elected the 6fill'
If 90 this will make difference in the
next House Of Representatives, Of ten
votes. Yhey have also carried the Leg
,slasure by a handsome majority. beat
ing both Of The Locofoco wings put TO-
gesher. This i glory enough for one
day. IT'S
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

n The corn crop now growing in
lie Des Moines Valley. is above average,
and being out of the way Of all usual
contingencies will be the finest ever
grown in this beautiful and celebrated
fertile valley. The great demand and
high price of corn during the last spring.
occasioned by the immense California
emigration passing through our midst,
induced our farmers 10 plant more corn
Than usual, SO that there will be very
large crop.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

D Our thanks are due to our friend
PARIS Caldwell, for fine, large Wa
termelon, sent TO the Courier office; al
so. fine lot of Roasting Ears. Also, to
our worthy friend MADISON w. WELL
MAN, for like favors; may these thriving
farmers, ever be blessed in basket and
store,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

~ The weather here. for the last few
days has been progressively hot We do
not remember to ever have experienced
more oppressively hot weather. in any
cline, north or south before.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

HoNoR TO WoRTH.-The following
minute was adopted by the Presbytery
of Philadelphia on the 10Th inst, when
the intelligence Of the death of the late
President of the United States was re-
ceived:
The presbytery of Philadelphia unite
with their fellow citizens al large in de-
ploring the death of General Taylor,
late President of the United States. who
expired at Washington last evening.
Without ventu-ing into the arena OF
party politics, this Preshyte feel called
upon TO say. that the wisdom, patriotism
and integrity Of General Taylor, render
his sudden removal at this important
crisis in our public affairs. great nation
al bereavement, if not q national judge
mcnt.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16
a The new postage bill which has

q The new postage bill which has
been reported in the House Of Represent
tatives, reduces the postage rates 10
three cents per ounce prepaid, or fva
cents. if unpaid, for any distance; magi-
zines and pamphlets, including bound
books, two cents for the first ounce, and
one cent for each additional ounce. Au-
.hority is given for the coinage of three
cent pieces, and million and half OF
dollars are to be appropriated to supply
any deficiency which may resul, in con.
sequence Of the modification proposed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16


Oregon existence OF gold has been dis {
covered in abundance. That which Is
exhibited is different in character 10 any
dug in California. 1t contains large
quantities of platina of very rich char
acter.
TIE mail steamer, Georgia, from Cha.
eres and Havana, arrived this afternoon.
She reports every thing quiet at Havana.
Seven prisoners were TO be released on
the 9TH August The others are TO be
sentenced to the chain gang for eight
years. The Georgia brings large a.
mount Of gold.
Suydam, Sage and Co., commission
merchants have failed TO large amount.
This failure has produced quite a panic
among the merchants.
RALEIGH, N. g., Aug 7.
News of the election tends to the be-
lief that the democrats have elected their
Governor and majority OF the Legislature.
BosToN, Aug Z.
The wings ofoBoston united on the
18th ballot, on s. A. Elliot, to succeed
Mr.. Winthrop in the H. R.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Z.
The Intelligencer of this morning has
a boundary article on Presidents mes
sage relative to New Mexico and Texas.
II expresses the opinion that it will be
approved by 20 out of 30 States OF the
Union.
August 8.
HousE.-The morning hour having
expired, the House went into committee
Of the whole.
Thursten, delegate from Oregon, moved
that the House take up Oregon laad bill.
He remarked that he had received intel
ligence that Gen. Lane had left his post,
and that Gov. Gaines had not been
heard from. The Territory was in a
perfectly distracted state, and he hoped
something would be done for 1t. His
motion succeeded. The land bill was
taken up; various amendments wefe
made to the bill and when the committee
rose the amendments were coacurred in.
and the bill passed. II erected Office Of
Surveyor General OF Public Lands in
Oregon, and provided for surveys. Il
makes donations to settlers on public
lands.
The House again went into committee
of the whole and took up the civil and
diplomatic bill. The clerk consumed
some forty minutes in reading it.
Mr.. Brown, of Mississippi, remarked
that when the late message of the Pres
ident was read, it struck him as being
the most extraordinary one which ever
emenated from an American President.
Having since read it carefully his opin-
ion had undergone no change, on the
contrary, it was greatly slrengthened.-
He occupied the remainder OF the ses-
sion in condemning the Presidents mes.
sage. advocating the Texas boundary
claimed.
Mr.. Stevens Of Georgia. obtained the
floor for tomorrow. The committee
rose and the House adjourned.
The Senate took up the bill for the
settlement Of Texas boundary.
Mr. Underwood resumed aud conclu-
ded his remarks upon the bill. Even If
the title of Texas TO the land proved to
be purchased was admitted to be good,
he con,ended that the purchase was not
worth Sl0,0a0,000, proposed to passing
a sum OF money to prevent civil war.
MIR. Dayton subbintled an amendment
providing that Texas shall ce,le to the
U. S. all here vacant and unapproprated
lands. The amendment was rejected
Mr.. Winthrop moved to amend The
bill by substituting the boundary offered
by Mr.. Benton, pending the cousdera-
ton of which amendment, the Senate adj
journed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

A SAVAGE SET.-Lieut. Elliot, of the
9th (British) Regiment, has discovered
in the interior Of Western Australia, a
race Of cannibals who devour the bodies
1T friends and foes. Lieut.. Elliot writes,
"The natives in this district eat their
dead; old men, women and children.--
The heart is given to the mother, as
they say it assuages her grief y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

q An attempt is being made in Ire
land to raise beet root sugar. One gen.
tleman has nearly one hundred acres un.
der cultivation, with view Of irving
the experiment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

V Lieut.. Gov. John L. Helm has
been inaugnrated Governor Of Kentucky
in the place Of Gov. Cri,.enden res gned
to take place in the Cabinet.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

~ II is said that the powerful nervine,
Ergos, is used a. perfect cure Of late
in Havana and Mexico, in the worst
forms Of collapsed cholera. II acts on
The nervous centres and sympathetic
nerves.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

n The Pennsylvania Legislature, at
its recent session, passed law prohibit
ing the circulation Of all Bank bills of
other States within that State, of dc.
nomination under five dollars.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

TT Four boxes are said 70 govern the
world. The cartridge.box. the ballot
box, the jury-box, and the band-box.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16
That Nation is Queen Of the Ocean.

What Nation is Queen Of the Ocean?
The London correspondent of the N.
Y. Herald states that the commercial
tonnage of the United States is 90. 900
tons more than that Of England, the tor
mer beng 3, 1000 tons, and the latter
3, 10000 tons. Ii that be true, we are
of course the first Commercial nation
in the world.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

II The cholera has almost entirely
disa ppeared from St. Louis.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16
To Persons DESTROYS Of Employ.
ment.

Young men, and youths even down to
IA years Of age, Of a fair common school
education, and who can write tolerably
good hand, residing in any part Of the
United States, will, by addressing a let
ter postpaid to "Box No. 3069. N. Y.
Post Office" receive information of
mode in which they can be employed
with pecuniary profit to themselves for
few weeks, or, in case of success, perma-
nently, while at the same time they will
aid an extensive plan for the improve
ment of education throughout the coun-
try. Editors friendly TO education will
please copy this nolice.-X. 7. Tribune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

q Some fine specimens Of ma,6ss,
have recently been found in Wisconsin,.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

The French Navy. at the present mo-
msn., contains only Las vessels.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16

Goodness constitutes true grestnsss.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-16


SERIOUS RIoT.-A riot occurred las,
nigh, among the journeymen tailors who
are on strike. They attacked and
Quilted two houses, and severely beat a
German suspected OF working. The
belligerents numbered about 200. The
police came to restore order, but were
attacked with knives, pistols and stones.
Nine OF the police were more or less
wounded; they used their maces effectu-
ally and arrested 40 of the rioters, part
of-~hom are badly beaten and are not
expected to survive.
New York, Aug. 2.
The Cherokee brings 5000, 298 in
gold, as freight, and $500, 900 in hands
Of passengers.
Dstss from San Francisco, 70 the mid.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
Agency ii Washington.


FtiE undersigned having located al w ssbinSSons
Il CITY offers his services 70 The pnbiic :. a -,
gent aud Prosecutor Of the various elaifhs sainsf
the several Departments Of the General G6fefe
ment VIZ: a -. -
ffssstozs. Boaatg Lands, Concentration, Hall
Pay, a-e,, fer Revolutionary Services.
ArreaFages q Pay, Sc Nn3er he Wa " 1919. ii
sereraf Iadiaa Wars and tie MeSicaa war. I
As NOW seems to be altogether probable that he
present Congress viii pass an act granting lands
&c 10 the officers and soldiers Of the li,ilia and
volunteers in the war Of 1912 il win be igei iof an
persons who served in that capacity, wko aFe now
living, and the representatives OF deceased persons
70 be prepared with authentic statement Of sAeif
services and proof Of ideniitystatng the corps III
which they served the efceEor officers under whom
the regiment and period Of service
Tie evidence of identity, &c, should he asfesled
oy justice Of The peace certified 10 be such u the
CLERK Of the Conrt, with county or corporation
!. seal annexed together with power Of attorney To-
act for the claimant
In order to afford all proper facilities Ia claimants
fae undersigned viii furnish blanks properly pre-
pared for filling up aud signature
The subscriber thus addresses his numefons
friends throughout Virginia and elsewhere. assur-
ing them OF promptitude and unrsmiuiag efforts.
Letters 10 ensure attention, must IN all eases Re
pest pad. Tbe fees viii be reasonable Address
!. JOHN S&GAELAHER, Janier.
Washington CITY, May II, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
The Bounty Land Bill Passed.
War OF 1870. Sc.

TNHE Bill granting BOUNTY LAND 10 The
Il Soldiers (wheiher regulars volunteers or NIL
litia) engaged in thv War Of 1912, ii3 andia and
in the Florida or Seminole War Of 1896, "a, "a.
v&c., and Gen. Wayne's Indian War, or anv WaT
since 1890 hariEg finally passed Coagysss The on.
understanding tuig all the requirements Of the va,
rous Offices OF the Government viii attend promps.
lg 10 procuring the same for claimants
In case the death of the Soldier, the USdor or
lFa0r CRikIFeR will be entitled 4i :
Those Soldiers VIE engaged to serve twelve
months or during the war, and aafaalis seFtel aine
.Rl1nLtS will receive one hundred ard sixty acres
and those who engaged TO six months and actually
st1rsd fsuf months will receive eighty acres and
those who engaged serve for any or an indefinite
period, and aetsaay serred one roath, will receive
toEtg acres
AS the claimant6F warrantee, is not allowed The
privilege Of seling6r assigning away his certificate
pr warrant but instead Is compelled 70 locate or have
his Land located; aud considerable delay and
FISK ip procuring soa2 and adtantageoRsly located
Land, will be the consequence, the subscriber in
order to obviaie ibis difficulty, has made arrange
mems with pstcat and responsible gentlemen in
The West, to select and locate Lands specially,
thereby securing prime tarmiaC and marketable
Land after lrAich The -PdieHs forthe same or the
Land, can be sold il desired, at fun value thus
saving $50 TO SIo0on the claim, besides guarding
against Land Spectators and, many, unforeseen
and inevitable difficulties that will otherwise occur.
Forms and Instructions furnished-the Warrant
or Certificate obtained-the same heated, and the
PatcH. or Land sold at fal price; the Fee for the
irAole services will be quite moderate
All business attended 10 promptly A. share OF
patronage is solicited. Address Pesi7iaid, st
JOHN S. GALLAHER, Junior.
Washington D. G.. Oct T. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
Negroes for Hire and Sale.

II SHALL4have several Boyslffom 10 70 Ie wears
u old, for Hire the ensuing year-and if pod
homes can be obtained in This county, win sell
.yodng Woman and one or two children, 5ar yesr-
old. The woman is good cook, washer and irsrrr
Also, negro Boy about 10 years Oh. VERY HkeIv
and accustomed 10 work in The house. $50
Those who hired my servants his wear tsom
Mr.. n. Helm o. Thomas e. Baylorl wal be e.
The servants wen co.ned accoJing IL
For further particulars apply 10 Mf. TAos' q Raw
loL al MS resi- lence, one 1aiie from Leeiown.
Dec. Il, lS5e-it NJ. COOKE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
Baltimore Market.
Isanaolph q Latl.ner,s
CtRcrLAR or PRieEs ~ rms BALriMoRE Al AK
FER tAs rdek eadfsg DEC. ~ 1862

CtRceLAa oF PaieRs IN rms BALri4oRGl M4RKEr
.f, sFsr tae lradk eadfsg DIE II 1885,.
Repost.d sxpfcs.iy Ear the Pree rrsss
sApp,rs "A yooa man.. romin,, in and 0ry are
anil M sale M Il. fo a ne, hi r
R5yrsn = SaIssdf RnliI =, il ,o,l6 ets-e;,ades nj
IaIo ts cts--Keg 81 : ,olsa CHS
Bevsyy,x M sales held nbn;naily Al 9l IT'S
B,ees1- q eod demand and sales ~ shf,1dcrs n,
q 70 t;l ess Sides !. a - rts Hans Il Nm II
tCasx.-ls commas In lfsey and tirIs readv saIr
az So "a &c els ior White ana yssfIaw
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1850-12-27
National Loan fund Life Assurance
Society Of London. !,
General Agents Office, Il Wall street,
New York Nnvernh Ii 1850

f. General Agents Office, II Wall street,
New York, November IL 1850. I
NoTICE.-In pursuance Of resolution of the
IN Board OF Directors, the hitherto existing mode
OF ipans OF one halt or two-h5ds otthe common an
nudl premiums paid BY the insured is discontinued,
in reference to policies to be hereafter granted
And the Board have introduced the following new
and favorable system Of loans for the future, viz
a party insured fut the whole term of life my at
any time borrow one-half The amount OF annualpre-
MUM, without note or security, OF deposiie Of policy
and is entitled q division Of profits.
! He may at any time surrender ais policy, and
receive back as.vaihs thereof one-haf the gross
sup paid BY him in annual common pFemiums--
This new form Of loan applies only TO policies here
after 10 be issued
Aparty already insured for whole life may on
payment OF small SUM- convert his insurance into
new policy upon the loan system now introduced.
Parties already insured and entitled to two
third loan are shut OUT from said two third loan
If they prefer il upon the tegms stated in the So
ciely's pamphlets,
party may, at moderate annual premium, in
SURE for lifa asd il hesurvre to reach the age OF
90 Tears, the full sum insured up to $4,000, will
be paid TO him. or III he dies, before reaching that
age, the full sum insured will be paid ID his family
or legal representatives.
ACTING DIRECTORS FoR NOVEMBER.
c. E. HABlCHT, Chairman,
IL Palmer. Henry Ludlam,
S s. Rowland, Robert c. Dillon,
WIN. Van Hook, J. X. Rodgers, Nj. ..
J. LEANDER STARR, General Agent
B. w HERBERT,
Agent for Jefer@H County
a