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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

~ A meeting was recently held in
Washington city TO consider the propri
ETY. of an application TO Congress for the
creation of Territorial Government in
the District of Columbia. The Mayor
of Washington presided, aud a large
number of the most substantial citizens
were in attendance. Finally, after long
discussion 1t was resolved to be inexpe-
dent to make any further move in the
matter. ......
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
KanesyilIe Poll Books.

We see by the last Keokuk Register,
that the long lost Kanesville poll books
have at last come to light. 1t will be re-
membered that a person who was pres
en,, in Monroe county, at the time these
pol! books so maraciously disappeared,
gave a full history of the affair, in the
Courier, in which he expressed it as his
opinion that they were stolen; but who
the thief or thieves was, was mere con-
lecture.
All appeared TO give up the search,
and so indefinite was the evidence that il
could not, with any kind Of certainty,
be brought home TO any one Individuals
door. But it is an old saying, and as
true as ii is old, that murder will out"
These men, when they felt secure, and
were chuckling and laughing over their
knavery, and the advantages that they
fancied they had gained by anuling the
voice and will of several hundred Amer
lean freemen, were made the unin,ention-
al instruments of betraying themselves,
and revealing to the world their base per-
idity and unparalleled knavery. Judge
Mason, the attorney of Mr.. Thomps on,
who is trying to hold seat in Congress,
contrary TO the legally expressed wishes
of the people of this district, handed the
famous poll books to Mr.. Miller, with
other papers, through mistake. A man
who had made a pilgrimage to Potlawat-
TAME county. with bag and baggage
chain and compass, to disprore, after an
election, what Democratic predecessors
of the same art, had proved before the
election, o-wit: "that Kanesvile, in Pot
tawattamie county was not due west of
Monroe county," was thought 10 be safe
keeper for Such Ualua5ie stolen goods.
But il seems he has been equally as I'M
successful in hiding stolen property as
he was in making any honest minded
individual believe that KanesviIe was
not due west Of Monroe county.
|, If Judge Mason came by these poll
books honestly, he surely owes it to him
\ self, and TO the District, to show that,
fact. But how he is to clear his shirts
of being accessory after the fact, and
parts criminis, we confess we are at a
loss to see. He surely cannot plead that
he was ignorant of the fact, that these
poll books were felonously taken and
kept back from the proper authorities.
The excuse of the County Commission
ers' Clerk of Monroe. was that the poll
books were lost and could not be found;
he knew that, and if he intended to act
fairly in the matter, why did he not come
out manluly and show the books, and
tell an outraged, an insulted people,
where they were, and how he came by
them. We hope this Development of
villiany, on the part of few locofoco
leaders, who have resorted to such base
means TO thwart the will of majority
of thsi district, will open the eyes of
Congress, as well as every intelligent
man IN the District. Can it be possible
that the people of this District, can, al
ter the development of so much corrup-
ton, such disregard of their rights and
interests, and such glowing Inconsistency
between the professions and practices of
these demogogues, support them in their
high-handed oppression, and continue
them in power! We cannot believe it .
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Fire.

A tremendous fire broke out in New
Orleans on the morning of the 18th Feb
ruary, commencing on Camp street.
Some thirty large buildings were reduced
to ashes, most of which were stores.
The Picayune office and Robb's extern
siye banking house arc destroyed. Loss
about half million-mostly insured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Iowa City Rail Road Convention

We have received the proceedings of
railroad meeting, held recently at Iowa
City, to take means to petition Congress
for grant of land TO aid in building a
railroad from Davenport to Council
Bluffs. The minutes are too lengthy to
insert, as they would crowd out all other
reading matter.
The convention was very large, en-
thusiaslic and unanimous. The resolu-
tons passed spirited, and show deter
minaiion TO enlist in this great enterprise
in good earnest. Success to all neediul
and beneficial works of importance in
our noble young State, and in the great
West, say We.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
New York, Feb. %.

Express has the following from Wash.
ington to-day. Mr.. Wetmore, | am
happy TO announce, has satisfactorily sc.
cured the government, and he obtained a
receipt from the Auditor. The suits, |
understand, will be forthwith relinquish-
ed. Tigre Island has been rcstored.-
The doings of neither Chatfeld nor
Squires have been recognized. 1t is
agreed that neither party shall exercise
juris dictlon or sovereignty in the Central
American States. Dreyton, on the Pa
cifc, to be mutually free port; the ca
lal is also TO be neutral, and open for in
vestments and the transit of trade for all,
under proper regulations.
A great conflagration is now in pro-
gress at Rome, IN. W the stables OF
the Stanwix hotel are consumed, and the
hotel itself is Oh ire, but will be saved.
Probably Is or 20 buildings will be bur-
ned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

The "Burnet House." of Cincinnati,
which has been SO long in construction,
is expected to be open for reception of
guests about the first of March. II is
five stories high, and is 202 by 200 feet.
The dome is AZ feet in diameter, and its
summit is 100 feet from the side walk.
The mate rial Of The house is of stone, and
the whole structure is of massive proper
lions and strength. 1t contains 342 rooms.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Feb. 20.

HousE.-After some unihporian bus
mess, the House went into Committee oil
the Whole. Mr.. Bay had the floor, who
after some structures on the Administra.
ton, launched out into the slavery ques.
ton. He was willing to go with the
South as far as the Constitution warrant
ed: he was opposed to slavery, but in
favor of giving the South the rights guar
anteed to her by the Constitution.
Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens, followed in
some remarks on the subject Of slavery.
He did not wish to extend, but thought
that if let alone il would eat the vitals of
The South.
SENATE.-The Senate took up the
of the motion to refer the
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
New York, Feb. 25.
ned.

The N. Y. Tribune of to-day con-
lans the following:
The President is very firm, and the
southern members are in possession of
his views. A committee Of them en-
CURED in an interview with him, il he
had expressed himself ready to maintain
the Union at any cost. He replied that
he had, and should blockade every SOU
thern port in case Of resistance in the
collection of customs; that he should
not interpose the regular army, but
would call for volunteers from the nor
thern and western States, putting him
self at their head, and would pour out
his blood if necessary IN defence of the
Union. .... !
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

MISSISSIPPI SENAToR.-Jef. Davis has
been reelected to the Senate of the u.
S. for six years from the time when his
present term expires. He was elected
on the second ballot. Roger Barton was
his principal opponent.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
HWcstWard the Star Of
Empire takes its way!''
HO! for CalifO MAJ!

Those intending To 60 to California
this Spring from this county, by the
overland route, are requested to meet al
the Court House in this place, on the
9th day of March next at 2 o'clock p.
NJ, to make arrangements for the trip.
MANY CALIFORNIANS.
Oltumwa, Feb. 22d, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
Great Bargain.

There is 80 acres of entered land,
delightfully."- situated and slightly rolling;
800 acres under fence and 80 in a good
state of cultivation, with comfortable
dwelling and out-houses-also, two first
rate brood mares, which will sell on
reasonable terms. For terms &C., ap-
ply to me OIL the premises.
A. b. COMSTOCK.
Feb. %, lS50.--3l22.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

QUARTZ GoLD.--Mr. Garrison, who
returned from San Francisco on Satur-
day, has exhibited to us very fine spec
linen of quartz gold. II is of the value
of $45, and is beautifully set in the rock.
1t is part of a piece which was valued
at Sl0,000.-4No. Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

"My DEAR" said a printer to his lady
love, ''permit me 2 m>~IoU;" when the
termagant Immediately made - at him,
and planted her i=g@ between his L,
which put his head in pi, "My y"
said the gallant typo, looking t t at her,
"such CONDUCT is without a r." .
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

interest TO give him call.
~ We have been asked by friends
in Keokuk, if we did not believe that
communication from that place to Peoria,
on the Illinois river, would be made as
soon as the one from Peoria to Burling-
ton. We can only say in reply, that for
weeks, the papers in Illinois were speak
ing about the former route, and avering
that means were on foot for lis speedy
completion, and besides this, we had it
from reliable source, that the road
would soon be built. We never saw
any account of the Keokuk and Peoria
road, as we remember of, in any paper
in Illinois, Iowa, or any where else, until
very recently. Our resolutions at the
plank road meeting, Ito which we refer
our Keokuk friends declare very dis
tinctly that we take no part in any feel
ing of rivalry that may exist between
any of the towns on the river. That
we desire the prosperity Of all, and chat
we are anxious to connect, by rail roads,
plank roads, &c., with "Keokuk, Bur-
lington and Muscatine.' The people of
re Valley are we'll satisfied that they
must have access to the eastern markets,
TO insure remunerating prices, for their
products, &c; and~o merchants want
such connexion to enable them to bring
their goods from the east (where nearly
all our goods are bought to this part of
the State, expeditiously and cheaply.-
We reply. in answer TO the remark of
our friends, that ''lhere is much humbug-
ry in plank roads," we disagree with
that sentiment The whole history of
these roads, in the States where they
have been tested, contradicts that view
of the subject. No, they are no hum
bug, and one writer in the last Register,
seems not to think so. He is for one at
least, from Keokuk to Fort Des Mones,
and gives very good reasons for believing
it anything else but "humbug." But
that writer does Mr. Starr, of Burlington,
great injustice, in accusing him of COM
ing to this place to persuade the people
to build one of these roads to Burlng-
ton. He came here by special request
and invitation; and when here, distinctly
said in his speech that he did not come
10 say 20 the people that their interests
lay in a connection with Burlington
"You here moved in the matter, and
knew your interests" and he assured us
that there was none of that hostility, or
bad feeling among the people of Burling-
ton, towards Keokuk, that the course of
papers would try TO make people be-
lieve.
Now we believe, that if the Register,
and Tiers in Keokuk, would, instead of
trying to ridicule the idea of the feast
bility of this plank road project,and treat
ing it as "hatmbug," would in sober
earnest awake from their slumber.
and GO 10 work in making plank roads
and connecting themselves with an east
ern market, they would find it a much
surer way of securing the commerce,
trade and patronage of this infant, but
giant valley, than resorting TO ridicule,
and promising to build plank road for
some, or every farmer up this way.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

The extent of the great calamity at
New York has been ascertained. On
the llth. the excavation in the building
where the explosion took place, was COM
pleted, and it was ascertained that sixty
three persons were killed, and forty
wounded. .a..as
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

Presidents California message to the
Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Clements had the floor, and pro-
ceeded to discuss Mr.. Clay's resolutions;
he entered into the defence of Southern
rights on tie slavery question.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

STATE OF CALIFoRNA.-When the
Vice President of the Senate, on the
18th, subrnitted.a message from the Pres
ident, transmitting an authentic copy of
<iie Constitution of Ca ifornia FOR the ac-
ton of congress;
Mr.. Foote moved to lay it on the
table; but this motion was rejected.
Mr.. Benton then moved that it be refer
red to a select committee, and that Mr..
Guy be made Chairman. The Vice
President said that the motion could on
ly be enterta med by unanimous consent.
Mr.. Foote objected, assigning his reas-
ons. After some discussion the Mes
sage and Constitution were ordered to
be printed, and the further consideration
postponed to next day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

STATE OF Iowa, District Court,
81. s. }SS: May Term A. D.
COUNTY OF MONROE, ) 1850.
ANNA WILLIAMS, ... ~
oruo Williams rs; Petition for Divorce.
NOTICE is hereby given to Otho Will
y liams, the defendant in the above en-
titled case, that Anna Williams has this
day filed her petition in this court, PRAYING
for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony
now existing between said complainant and
defendant, setting forth as causes for d.
vorce, that defendant did willfully desert said
petitionerand absent himself from her for the
space of more than one year without rea-
sonable cause, that said defendant was gull.
ty of such cruel and barbarous treatment
as to endanger the life of said petitioner.
that said defendant offered such indignities
to the person of the said petitioner as to
render her situation intolerable and that the
parties cannot live in peace and happiness
together and that their welfare requires a
separation between them. Also for diyi,
sion of the property, rights, credits and ef,
tects, alimony and maintenance, the costs
and expenses of this suit and attorneys fees
Said defendant is hereby notified and reouir.
ed to appear in the District Court of said
county on the first day of the next term
thereof and show cause, if any he has, WHY
the prayer of said petition shall not be
granted.
JONAS WESCOATT, Clerk.
HENRY B. NoTsoN, Sol. for Complainant.
Abba, February b, 1850
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

D The strong wind blowing yester-
day threw down the gable end of large
brick building, in course Of construction,
belonging to Mr.. Jas. Mcfarland. The
falling mass of brick carried the joice,
and the principal part of the wood work
with il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
DES MONIES COURIER,
JOS. H. D. STREET & r. II. WARDEN, EDITORS
OttumWa, March |, 1850.

IL See the advertisement Of E. E.
GAY, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, and
agent for Smiths Machine Cards, Bur-
lington. Iowa. Any person wanting ar
ticles in his line, would find it to their
interest TO give him call.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01
HURHAH FOR CALIFORNIAN!

ENETERMINED to emigrate to Cal
ES ilornia in the Spring, | will sell my
farm lying Immediately on the river road
half way between Ouumwa aud Eddy
yilie ,t n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

The following extract from the Pana-
ma Star Of the 2Oth January, will convey
some idea of the vast amount of treas
ure being brought from CALIFORNIA;:
The public abroad are little aware Of
the astonishing amount Of gold and sill
yer which passes monthly, and, we might
say, daily, acrosss the Isthmus from this
point to Chagres. The long train of
mules which pass out of our city gates,
laden with ingots of gold and silver, and
boxes of specie and gold dust, would
have made the heart of buccanier in
the olden time dance with transport and
fill the mind Of the dazzled adventurer
with dizzy visions of inexhaustible
wealth. These amounts are only trans.
mil,ed by public agents here, while the
treasure from California quietly carried
over by private individuals, and which
can scarcely be correctly or over estima-
ted, as no account is to be had OF it here,
must greatly exceed them in value. We
give below the amount forwarded from
this place from the LIST of last October in
the beginning of the present year:
By Zacrison, Nelson Il Go.
$l,095,Sf4 OS
BY r. M. Steamship Co.,
7e7, 900 90
By private individuals (es-
timale} $500, 900 90
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

ROCERIES-A large quantity OF
" allkinds constantly on hand, trge.h-
er with Tubs, Buckets, hips, and
Rope. for sale by a. Nudge f. co.
may 4th, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

DIABoLIcAL MURDER.-A correspond
ei of the Eddyville Telegraph, writing
from Marion, Criltenden county, KY,
gives an account of two horrible murders
committed in that vicinity on the 20ih
ult., by fend in human form, named
VIM. Il. Wallingtord, on his wife and
child. She had been confined but a few
days when he dragged her from her bed
and stamped her to death. The infant
he starved to death, not allowing it to be
nursed by its mother or any one else,
from the time ii was born. The writer
says these facts were elected before the
coroner's inquest. The monster made
his escape. He was pursued to wood
yard on the Ohio river, where he in safe
ty took a boat up the river.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

RENCoUNTER IN WAsHINGToN.-A
Washington letter of the 9th inst. SAYS:
A fight took place this evening at the
National Hotel, between the Hon. Mr..
Levin, of Pennsylvania, and the Hon.
Filz Henry Warren, Second Assistant
Postmaster General. ais your name
Levin?" said Mr.. Warren. "Yes sir;
but | don't want TO have anything to do
with you, you are id scoundrel' was
the reply of Levin. Mr.. Warren then
struck Mr.. L., who defended himself
with small cane,-Warren followed
him up la Tom Hyer, till Col. Baker
and others got between. the bslligeren,s
and separated them. The fracas grew
out of Pennsylvania mail agency, OBJ
noxious to Levin. Mr.. l.. came off Sec
ond best. ... ...-.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

/ have not the least knowledge where
the aforesaid letters should be sent, and
they will be kept at this office until the
writer can come and get them. p. nj.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

HATS-Buena Vista, DOL, Russia,
. Leghorn e. Palm, for sale by
may 4th, ls49. A. Nudge T. co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

DoN'T KNOW WHERE TO SEND 'EM.--
There were two letters deposited in the
p. o. at this place, one day this week,
directed as follows, yer6atim:
Feb the
so A ID 1850
TO kerlinda
Stallcop
Feb the so
A d 1850
to Hugh .
Bell
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-01

Total,
Gold and silver by r. NJ.
S. s. Go. from South
America, Mexico, &C.,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-11-14

Hon. E. W. NJ. King, Professor Of Theory
and Practice Of Las.
Hon. v. d. Barry, Professor Of CONNER
cial JurisprudeneO.
TERMs-50 dollars per Session.
All communications pertaining to this De
portment must be addressed to
E. W. VI. KING.
Memphis, Tenn, July, 1850,
The Faculties, for intellectual abilities,
moral worth and professional acquirements,
will compare favorsbly with the most distin-
guished in our country. The medical faculty
constitutes an anomaly in this or any other
country--all Of them are able lecturers and the
best Of teachers.
Those who will contemplate our geographi-
cal position, and the extent Of our population,
can have no doubt as to the eligibility Of our
situation for an enterprise of the kind As
10 health, including all seasons Of the year, we
deny that any other city has more.
A common error exists in the minds Of many
students relative TO the place Of studying med
icine; those who intend pTaeticing among the
diseases Of the West and South should GER
Faculty are practically acquainted with those
diseases.
That the public may be satisfied Of the per-
manency Of this school. we feel it our duty to
state, that the Trustees and Faculty form a
UNIT in action, which augurs well for its future
success; and that the peculiar internal orgsni.
zatiOn which connects them, cannot be Inter
rupted. E. w. NJ. KING,
President Of the Menphis Institute.
July Is. IS50.--feb %. lY
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-11-14
TREPRIS IESFIFBfR,
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.


THE regular course Of Lectures in this In
IL stitute will commence on the fst Of No
vember, and continue until the last Of Febru-
ary. The Anatomical Department will be
opened and ready to receive students By the
hrst Of October. The Medical Department
VIII be under the direction Of the following
PROFESSORS:
,. Conquest Csoss, NJ. D.. Professor Of the
Institutes of Medicine, and Medical Juris-
prudence.
W. Byrd Powell. NJ. D., Professor Of csrs.
bral Physiology, Medical Geology and Miner
aloy
r. S. Newton. NJ. D., Professor Of Surgery.
II. ]. Huiee, vi. D., Professor Of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine.
J A. Wilson. NJ. D., Professor Of Obstet-
ries and Diseases Of Women and Children.
liking, M D., Professor Of MateriA Medi-
ca and Therapeutics.
z. Freeman. NJ. D., Professor Of Anatomy
J. Milton Sanders, A. NJ, NJ. D., Professor Of
Chemistry and Pharmacy.
CLIMQE LECTURES.
Medieine-Professor H. J Hulcs.
Surgery-Prof. R. S. Newton.
z. Freeman. NJ. D., Anatomical Demonstra-
tor.
The fees for a full course oflectures amount
to Sos.
MatricuIator,s 90. DemonstrstOr,s Fee
10 dollars. Graduation 90 dollars
Those desiring further information will
please address their letters (post-paid) to the
Dean; and students arriving in the city will
please cal on him at the Commercial Hotel.
r. s. NEWTON,
Dean Of the Faculty:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-11-14
THE KNOX INSURANCE COMPANY
Fire, Marine and Life InsI

CAPrrAL STocK, 100000.
Q6fce on Wafer street, in Wise's briei
ron, VincenneS, Ind.
This company, having been duly or
ganized, and ten per cent. paid in on the
capital stock subscribed, and the bal
ance secured BY mortgage on Real Es-
tate and by personal guarantee, are row
prepared 10 effect insurance against loss
or damage by fire, on Buildings, Mer-
chandize, Machinery, Manufactures, and
all descriptions of property; also, Mer-
chandize and Produce in the course Of
inland transportation, the risks of the
seas, &C.; also, the Hulls of Steamboats,,
aud other vessels, and upon the Lives of
individuals going to California. The
rates of premium will be as low as those
OF any other RESPONSIBLE Company.
All Losses literally adjusted and
promptly paid. The stock of this Com
pany is held entirely in the West, and
controlled by western men, and in no
way connected with New York.
DIRECTORS:
Hon. X. n. Carnan, Vincennes;
WI. Heberd, do;
Jno. w. Maddox, do;
Jacob Pea, do;
Samuel Wise, do;
Peter P. Bailey Fort Wayne;
Thomas L. Benbridge, Lafayette;
Walter w. Early, Terre-Haute;
Henry ID. Allis, Evansville;
Simon Bottorff. Jeffersonville;
William Hughes, do;
Levi Sparks. do;
James Keigwin, do.
Hon. R. N. CARNAN, Pres't.
SIMON BOTTORFF, V. Pr't.
c. M. ALLEN. Secretary.
w. j. HEBERD, Treasurer.
Short Life and California risks taken
at this agency at extra rates.
JOHN HOY, Agent,
May l6, '50.-25 Gallipolis, o.