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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
ls" The January No. of the Western
Lancet and Hospital Reporter, edited by

lB" The January No. Of the Western
Lancet and Hospital Reporter, edited by
l.. nj. LAWSON, Cincinnati, Ohio, has
come to hand. 1t is replete with inter-
esting matter, as usual; and from the
character of the present No. and The
promise Of the editor in regard to the fu-
ture management of the Lancet, it will
undoubtedly be better adapted TO the
wants of the medical profession in the
West than any other journal within our
knowledge. The Lancet contains ~
pages octave, monthly; or nearly 900 pa
ges annually. Terms, SO per annum
for single copy; 2 copies for So; any
person obtaining four new subscribers
will be entitled to fifth copy gratis
We would here take occasion to recon-
mend the Lancet to the favorable no.
tice of the medical profession in the
Des Moines Valley, and hope they will
send i'll their subscriptions literally for
the coming year. Send on your Lancet
friend Lawson. A specimen No. may
be seen at this Office. Address E. PEN
rose Jones, Publisher, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
w Mr.. CLAY has made two dav

~ Mr.. Clay has made two days
speech on his compl omise resolutions
The country are looking for it with
much anxiety. 1t was no doubt one of
his ablest efforts, and worthy of the SUBJ
ject, occasion, and the great Statesman.
The resolutions are the basis of a
compromise; consequently they do not
embody the views of Mr.. Clay. He
distinctly says that "for the sake of the
Union, which he and most men of OBJ
servation see and feel to be in eminent
danger-for the sake of the peace and
unity Of the whole people OF these United
States, he has after long and mature de-
liberation brought forward this compro-
mise proposition. The North conce-
ding something and the South some
thing"
Although we cannot endorse the Res
olutions as whole, we are satisfied, as
much as we regret the necessity, that il
is necessary for both to make conces-
sions. And we doubt not, from the ad-
vantages Of knowledge as to the true po-
sition of affairs, and the dangers of dis
solution, and position of Mr.. Clay, tina,
ne has done. the best that could be done
in the present state Of affairs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
Congress-.
WASHINGTON, Feb.

SENATE.-rhe Vice President stated
first business in order was the petition
from Maryland and Delaware. asking thu
peaceable dissolution Of the Union. Mr.
Chase spoke in favor of the right Of pc,
ti,ion, and contended that the Senate was
bound TO receive every petition, no matter
what its character. Congress should ex.
press its dlsapprobaiion by subsequent
action; had no objection to whatever ac-
ton il took on this and similar petitions.
Mr.. Dayton acknowledged right of pc
titon, but would vote against this be-
cause il was dsrespeclful and treasona-
BILE in nature.
After further discussion, in which
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

A COOP MAx!M.-The more quietly
and peacebly we all get on, the. better
the better for our neishhors. In nine
cases out of ten, the wisest policy is if a
man cheats you, quit dealing with him;
if he is abusive, quit his company; if he
SANDERS you, take care to act SO nobody
will believe him, no matter who he is or
how he misuses you-the wisest way is
generally to let him alone; for there is
nothing better than this cool, calm, quiet,
way of dealing with the wrongs we
meet with.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

p Senator Dodge has introduced 6
bill in the Senate providing for an appro.
rriation to clear out the Rapids in the
Mississippi River.
A liberal donation for this desirable
and much needed improvement will nc
doabt be made during the present ses.
sion Of Congress.
The liberal views contained in The
message Of President Taylor on the sub
ject of Internal Improvements, and his
determination to do all he can consistent
ly 10 further impro, ements, has, while
it has encouraged and strengthened the
friends of Internal Improvements
discouraged many Of its opponents from
taking strong grcand against it.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
WASHINGTON, Feb, 5.


SENATE.-Mr. Clay, after some pre-
liminary remarks, took up the resolutions,
and proceeded to remark upon them.-
lie did not present this measure with the
request that it would be adopted precise
y as he had introduced it; if il was sus-
ceptible of amendment which would
make it more acceptable, he hoped ii
would be made. His object would be
secured, if by any means, the g.e,t
question of agitation might be Sc tied and
the integrity of the union preserved
The question must be discussed in a
spirit of Cancellation and settled in a spir-
it of compromise. His object has been
TO present measures which in his opin-
ion would afford platform OF which
both sections of the country could unite
The institution OF slavery, in his opinion,
presented two entirely distinct grounds:
slavery within the States and without
the States, and Congress has no RICH, to
interfere with slavery in the Safes, and
if the time could arrive when Congress
attempted to so interfere with the inst;u-
ton, then his voice would be for war;
then he would feel that the Soaih was
bound TO resist so uncons ituional and
aggressive measure with all the means
which God or nature has pla ced in their
hands. He then pictured the evils TO
result from the civil war, arising from
such a state of things. a.. z"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
Arrival Of the Europa.
New YORK, Feb. LIZ. M

,.s New YORK, Feb. ll-l2.
The Europa just matchmaking of
importance done. Markets waiting let
lers, which will not be delivered before
2 o'clock. ......... ....... .......... -.....
Russia AND TURNnY.-A complete
reconciliation it is said has taken place
between Russia and Turkey, the latter
having consented that all those foolish
subjects OF Russia who were concerned
in the Hungarian movement should be
obliged to leave the Turkish dominions
Similar arrangements are on point of be-
ing entered into between Austria and
Turkey. The Russian list of persons
prescribed contains the names of BEN
and twelve others; that of Austria I've ms
with kossu;h, and contains thiriv-two
names. Madame kossulh has found
her husband, she having escaped from
Hungary in The disguise of a meniicant.
The English Consul at Vienna has dis
COVERED a diabolical attempt, insligaled
by the Austrian Government, 10 murder
kossu.h. Turkey and Russia have re-
sumed diplomatic relations with the
Porte: 1t is expected that Austria will not
be slow 10 follow. The threatened dis
solution of the Russian Cabinet has been
prevented by some compromise. The
King is now disposed to take the oath of
the constitution. The Hanoverian cham
Der refuses TO recognize the central com
mission of Austria, and the Prussian
constitution is recommended for Germa-
ny and Rome. Ii is said the want of
money prevents the Pope from returning
to his capital, and France is said to have
offered funds TO his holiness. The Sar-
dinian Chamber of Deputies has appro-
we'd the treaty of peace concluded al Mi
Ian, between the Piedmon,ese aud Aus
TRANS II is expected that the Senate
will also approve il a, Berlin. Negotia-
tons for a treaty of peace at Denmark
have. hoap ranoual
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
Latest from California.

Dec. 1T.
The assembly met. On the 9Th,
Gov. Burnett was inaueurated. The
assembly elected for Senators Fremont
and Gwin. Mining operations suspen-
ded in consequence of snow-rains ire.
mendous. A tremendous confagration
occurred at San Francisco on the 9th
Dec.,. which destroyed probably half The
city--loss estimated at $500, 900 10
s2'OOo,0OO. The Empire City stared
from New York ON the 9Th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
B We notice call for Plank Roa

B We notice call for Plank Road
meeting of the citizens of Jefferson CO.,
in the last Seniinel-to meet at Fairfield
on the 23d inst. The object of the
meeting is to appoint delegates to the
Mt. Pleasant Convention. We are graf
flied TO see the citizens along this con-
templated Road moving in earnest in
this mater.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

"The Cheap Postage Association OF
New York, are sending out circulars III
every direction, urging the circulating of
petitions for the reduction of postage on
letters to the uniform rate of two cents"
H'hig 8. Register.
We have as yet seen no petitions cir
culating in this county, asking for the re-
duction of letter postage to two cents;
and if we had we should not have en-
couraged any person TO circulate them.
We fully endorse what the Register say
on this subject, and we are with it in
opposition 10 reduction to two cents.
We are in favor of the cheap postage
system; of the abolition of the Thanking
privilege; which is among the greatest
evils that exists amongst us, loading
down and retarding the mails, at the ex-
pense of the people; and for uniform
rate of five cents. This is as low as
we believe the rate can be fixed at pres
ent, with interest TO the people of the
West. This will sustain the department,
and give increased mail facilities, which
in this part of Iowa, and all the counties
South, West and North of us are very
much needed. TO reduce the rate to
two cents will be in our opinion, but to
curtail the mail facilities which we now
enjoy; which would pro duce much inju-
ry and Inconvenience 10 our citizens.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
MARKETS..
CINCINNATI, Feb. II

CINCINNATI, Feb. l.
The foreign news has given decidedly
a Fl rm tone to provisions. Sales lard at
81 in bbls., in Kegs-now held higher.
Bulk meat quick at 3 for shoulders anu
for sides. Flour steady-whiskey 90
NFw York, Feb. IL.
Flour dull, but holders firm at previ-
Gus quotations. White corn selling well.
parcels at 81. Fair business doing in
pork at previous prices. Lard active at
7to74. Whiskey % TO 3D.
ST. LOUIS, Fec. IL.
Flour and Wheat, no sales. Corn SO,
sacks returned. 10000 lbs. city cut
shoulders {superior) at d; 100000 sides
at 81. Lard Al to 81. Whiskey 81.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

PLANK RoAD DIvIDEND.-Theu useful.
ness Of plank roads, and their adaptation
to The business Of the country may he
Judged of by The heavy dividends which
u'ey invariably ntl,ord to the Stockholders.
1t Is a singular fact-and one which
should have no slight weight with the
few who profess to be skep,icll as 10
profit blencss Of the road now under pro.
eress between Burlington AMI Mount
Pleasant-that not solitary instance
has been or can be mentioned, where 4
road of this kind failed to yield reas
enable dividend on the stock, while in
very many cases the annual profits are
known to have amounted to twenty, thir.
ty, and even fft;. per cent We have
referred, within the last six months, to
several of the roads that have been thus
profitable, and now bring forward anotl,.
er instance. 1.-The Milan (Ohio) Tribune
states that the Directors of the Milan
and Richland Plank Road Company
have declared dividend of t1oentg-fUe
per cent. from the earnings OF eleven
miles of road, for an average period Of
fourteen months. If road between
two inland towns. only eleven miles apart,
yields dividend of this kind, how much
more valuable must be the stock of our
road, terminating as il does at one of the
largest towns on the Upper Mississippi
river, and penetrating west into the rich
est and most populous portion of the
Slale!-Burlington Gazette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

10 Truman Smith, of Conn.,, from
the Committee on the Public Lands, re-
ported back TO the Senate Bill provi-
ding for grant OF land to aid in the con.
siruction Of the Dubuque and Keokuk
Rail Road, with an amendm ent. The
present indications are favorable to lis
passage.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

A NICE LITTLE SPEEcH.-The fol-
lowing little gem of speech (says the
Columbus, Ala, Tribune.) was delivered
al the davis supper" in Montgomery,
when the merriment was at its height.
1t was the apology of the speaker
gentleman we well wot of--lor not drink.
ing, when invited. Time and circum-
stances considered, it was quite a hit
The Vice President, who so earnestly
deprecated the smelling of the empty
bottle" was no other than the .listingu-
ished Senator from &c. Here's
the speech:
'.Why. Mr.. Vice President, said DR..
c., of NJ, flor it was he. when think
of swallowing a glass OF wine. guard.
houses, ca;abooses, jails, rescues and
bruised heads dance before my vision.
and the ratlles of assembled watchmen
ring in my ear. have been in guard.
house in every principal town in the
Union, from New Orleans to New York
from which last had to flee to Cana.
da to escape the upliiied arm of the law.
These calamities befeI me from the use
of intoxicating spirits. Now, sir, (pro-
ceeded DIR. c. were to drink but two
glasses of wine on this occasion, should
mount this table in five minutes afier-
wards, and break everi bottle on it,"
"Well, then, sir" promptly replied
Vice President NJ, "for fear this las,
misfortune which you have mentioned
should beial us, | forbid you. under pain
of immediate arrest, smelling even an
empty bottle on this table,"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
Arrival From California.
New Yo2K, Feb.

New Yo2K, Feb. IL.
The Ohio, from Chagres, via New
Orleans, arrived on Saturday afternoon,
with half a million of gold, The Fall
con, from Chagres, arrived at HAVANA
on the LIST inst. with one million. SEN
ator Gwin was among the passengers on
the Ohio.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

New CAPIToL.-They are taking
measures 10 erect a new capitol Alaba-
ma, on the site Of The elegant building
recently destroyed oy fire.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

In the repor, of the proceedings Of tho
u. S. Senate, on the 22d January, we
find the following:
|. Nj. Webster submitted the following
resolutions; whichlies over, under the rule:
Resoiued, That provision ough. to
be made by law, that every male citizen
of the United States, and every male
person who has declared his intention of
becoming citizen according to the pro.
visions of law, of twenty-one years e
age and upwards, shall be entitled to en-
ter upon and take any one quarter Sec
ton of the public lands which may be
open TO entry at private sale, for tho
purpose Of residence and cultivation; and
that when sucl. citizen shall have resi-
ded on the same land for three years, and
cultivated the same, or, if dying in the
mean time, residence and cultivation shall
be held and carried on by his widow or
his heirs, Oh deyisees, for the space Of
full three years from and after making
entry of such land, such residence and
cultivation for the said three wears, to be
completed within four years from the
time of such entry, then patent to ia
sue for the same 10 the person making
such entry, if living, or otherwise to :is
heirs or devises, as the case may require:
Preceded nevertheless, That such per-
son so entering and cusivaling that quar-
ter section, as aforesaid, shall not have,
nor shall his ,visees or heirs have any
power TO ALLEVIATE such land, or create
any title thereto in law or equity bv deed,
transfer, lease, or any other conveyance,
eNcep, by Ge,isee. by viii.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

The scarlet fever is raging terribly a.
mong the ''listls ones" of Philadelphia.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

Speaking without thinking. is like
shooting without taking aim.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15

an appeal in support of his whole prop
osition. lie spoke till the hour of ad.
journment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-15
Plank Road Notice.

DOCKS of Subscription of the Or
I'D tumwa and Fairfield Plank Road;
will be opened by The undersigned, on
Saturday, the 18th inst.
j. w. NORRIS,
a, D; WOOD, Com.
u. BIGGS,
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Northern and southern As,sa.or..

The Union of January 4th, referring TO
our exposition of the shameful league be-
tween the ultraists of the North and South
to agitate on the slavery question, says
esit will only unite the Democratic party
more firmly together" How sol In
prosecution of the scheme Of MEADE,
VENABLE, and others, extreme men Of
the South, to cooperate with GIDDTNes
TO fan the embers Of sectional excitement.
Is the Democratic party TO be more reso-
lutte in their purpose Of helping along the
gag, whenever the fanatical RooT and
GIDDINGs shall call for its application.
Mr.. RooT is already OH the floor agitat-
ing as usual; he offers a resolution in the
nature Of peremptory order on the Com
mittee on Territories to report forthwith
the Wilmot proviso. Not moment is to
be allowed for inquiry, reflection, and de-
liberation; and Messrs. BAYLY, MEADE,
VENABLE, BURT, &C., are relied on to
sustain the gag. Do not, Southern sgita-
tors, fail your brethren of the North in this
their hour of utmost needl
The Union tries to excuse the agltators
of the South for ssthe aid and comfort"
which they extended, in the matter Of Mr..
GoTT's resolution, to GrDDrNGs and
others, by the allegation that their object
was TO drive out call pretenders to mode
ration,' and to remove ''the mask which,
under a deceitful smile, concealed the
purpose of destruction to Southern rights. J"
That would seem to be a double conceal
ment First, certain gentlemen draw on
a mask, and then they mask the mask it.
self by deceitful smile--a curious ope-
ration, truly But, nevertheless, the OBJ
ject of the highminded gentleman was to
drive out ''the pretenders to moderation"
who, after all, turned out TO be something
more than pretenders, for, as we have al
ready shown, large number Of them voted
to reconsider the resolution TO get rid Of
the offensive preamble. And does the
Union suppose that it can thus hoodwink
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and blind the intelligent people OF the
SOUTH Will moderate men any where
Justify such extreme courses! Messrs.
GIDDINGs and RooT are accustomed to
demand the gag, and Messrs. MEADE and
VENABLE respond yea! yea! and then
Mr.. RooT rises in his place, and, with his
accustomed insolence, cries out "Face the
music!" "face the music!' In this way
extreme propositions have been repeated
ly carried through the House. We have
nothing in reserve but execration for such
wicked conduct; and if good men every
where, and particularly at the South, do
not rise up in arms against men pursuing
such factious and unreasonable line OF
conduct, we greatly mistake the temper
of the American people.
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holding, should create a general DISPOSE
ton to enjoy them' So sensible has the
orator been of these advantages, that he
has sought them on vicarious merits, and
obtained them for his son. The paternal
appetite has descended. The pay and
rations have been doubled
Sand To- t,co buildings smoke upon the board!'
We must admit that we were more
amazed at the Generals allusion to this
very delicate subject than to any other part
of his speech. For now nearly fifty years,
under all administrations, General CAss
has been in office. From JEFFERsoN's
time down to TYLER's, it was all one to
General CAss whether ADAMS or JACKSON
was in the chair, still General CAss chung
to office, and frequently to several offices,
civil and military. And now he abuses
men who have been all their lives er-
cluded from Office by stern party tyranny,
for manifesting desire to share in the
public employments. General CAss re-
buking the lust Of Office! Of verify, this
is Satan casting reflections upon sin
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The ntHerence.

When J. @. ADAMS was elected to the
Presidency, the Opposition made great
point of the circumstance that General
JACKSON received more votes in the cleo
toral colleges. Mr.. ADAMS received more
popular votes than General JAcKsoN-but
the good Democrats of that day protested
that this was nothing to the purpose, and
that the only figures to look at were the
returns of the electoral colleges. The
returns of the Presidential electors show
that General TAYLOR received large ma.
iority of their votes. Now Locofocoism,
the dominant wing of the soi-diSant De-
mocracy, protests that this amounts to no.
thing, and that General TAYLOR is mi
nority President NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Mr.. VAN buren, and General CAss toge-
Their received more of the popular votes.
General TAYLOR received popular votes
enough to give him large majority of the
electoral votes-and that will answer for
four years at least. If he should happen
to get as many electoral votes next time,
he will be President; unless the OPPOSE
ton can manage to elect one man Presi-
dent when another receives plurality OF
popular votes, and majority in the elec-
toral colleges.
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The Natural Allies Of the South.

In publishing the following letter, which
is one of the documents referred to by our
Cincinnati correspondent, we must inform
him that we arc apprehensive the senior
editor Of. the sole organ will not accede
to his very reasonable request to copy it
into his columns. The Union is not in
the habit of furnishing to its Southern
readers any such evidence of the views Of.
the Northern Democracy. 1t has not yet
republished the letter of WILLIAM J.
Brown to his constituents, notwithstand-
ing he was the favorite candidate of the
Republican party, and the editors OF the
Union see no reason to be ashamed of
their relations with him.
1t is with such men as Mr.. LETTER, Mr..
Brown, and Mr.. GIDDINGs, that the
Southern Democracy are now combining
to break down the Administration of Pres
ident TAYLOR The VENABLEs, MEADEs
and BAYLYs unite with these agtators to
force extreme issues upon moderate and
prudent men of the North; and the sole
organ at the seat of Government, with
holding from its Southern readers the SEN
timents of the Northern Democracy, de-
nounces General TAYLOR for consorting
with Judge CoLLAMER and Mr.. EWING as
"Abolitionists,'' though they are both de-
nounced by the Abolition factions of their
respective States with bitter vindictive-
| ness.
Why will not the Democratic presses OF
the South republish this letter and that Of
Mr.. Brown, and inform their readers that
It is with these men, and with Mr.. PAL
FREY, Mr.. ALLEN, Mr.. Roor, and Mr..
GIDDINGs, that the VENABLEs, MrADEs
and CoBBs are associated in measures de-
signed to force the Wilmot proviso through
Congress, for the patriotic purpose Of
"heading" General TAYLoRi
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
COLUMNS, Dec. II, 1919.
| Hon. II. b. SPELMAS.
| DEAR SIR: In answer to yours Of the 18th instant
will state, that regard the institution Of slavery
az a great national evil, and that am opposed to
il. believe that Congress has the constitutional
power prohibit its extension into the territories OF
the United States and that necessary and proper
that it should be exerted for that purpose; that
Congress has the potceT 70 abolish it, and prohibit the
sIare trade in the District Of Columbia, and that IL
should be done; that the General Government should
be o5solced from al eonneron ,cih that institution
that there should be States admitted into The
Union tci constitutions tolerating sldvoy; and that
all constitutional powers Of the General Govern
ment should be exerted 10 ciretuscribe IL within is
present limits and abolish IL wherever eanbe consi
tutionally done
| Notwithstanding the foregoing opinion, am OPP
posed to third party organization, as believe that
every thing that even the Free-soil party desires
can be gained by carrying Out those immutable
principles Of truth and justice first promulgated by
that great apostle Of Democracy, the immortal
Thomas jefferson, and nov advocated by the DEM
ocratic party. Respectfully, yours,
X. y. LETTER.