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Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-07-06
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or made arrangement to do SO
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

On the 22d ult. thirty-6ve persc
dined at the camp Of Samuel Salfell ESQ.,
at Middle Settlement camp-ground, in
Blount county, Tennessee. Shortly af-
ter, all Of them were taken violentely
sick, and two others who had breaklasted
and supped at the camp were also at
tacked--in all thirty-seren persons. Il
was soon discovered that arsenic had
been mixed with the food. Mr.. Saffelr
and his neice. Mrs. Longbottom died
shortly after from the effects Of the pois-
on.
No clue has yet been obtained likely
to lead to discovery OF the fend who
perpe,raied the awful deed. Mr.. Salfell
was worthy and hospitablc gentleman
who had fed perhaps thousands upor
the encampment where some fend in hui
man shape doubtless deposited the seedsr
of death in The dish, which he had so
freely provided for his friends and the
public, aud Of which he unconscionsly
par,ook himself Savannah Nescs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
ry Under the head Of "Recent Ram

EB Under the head of "Recent Ram
bles" the editor of the Burlington Telc-
gra PHI thus notices our town and Agen-
CIV City. and the great change that has
taken place in the space of six years.
II is not uncommon for those who visit
this portion of Iowa, to speak in such
terms. for all are equally surprised and
pleased with the rapid advancement il
has made:
"Off,tmra. Here we must beg the
patience of The reader for a moment
When we last saw the site on which OF
tumwa now stands, and the magnificent
country now composing the large coun
ty of Wapello, il was the home Of the
red man, and inhabited by him alone
This was eight years ago. The occa.
sion That took us thilher was the Treaty
held in AZ by Governor Chambers with
the Sacs and Foxes. The entire tribe
was present, and very lively scene was
kept up for several days. 1t seems to
us but yesterday that these events occur.
red, so wildly did they impress them
selves upon our mind.--the solcmni,y
and state by the oflicials-the tawny
Chiefs, begrimed with paint and dressed
for the council-the wild and Indian-like
look of the forests--the camps of the
savages stretched over. many acres
the exciting dance, and thes Aloud and
thrilling warwhoop as it broke upon'ih
midnight ai---and the ridiculous flight
of the senior of the Hawkeye and our
self from the midst Of bevy of forest
bellies, 'sin the wee, short hours Of NOR
ming" as arty of Dragons with
drawn sabrcs plunged upon us,--all
these memories, and many more, come
upon us with freshness which, makes
it difficult to realize the magical changes
that have taken place. But the season
of sentiment with us has passed away
and with it must perish, we presume, all
our kindly and Internationally reccl-
lections of the "poor Indian" Fancy
must give way to fact, even as the camp
gtound has given way TO the village; and
The hunting ground of the hdianto the
well-,lled field of the farmer. Agency
City is built upon the treaty ground, a
beautiful location, and is one of the most
thriving villages in the interior. Otlum-
wa, is the county town, and the princi-
pal business point in that portion of
country. Its trade is quite large, sup
porting two or three good hotels, sever
al mercantile establishments, &c. The
town is we'll built thus for, and is rapid
ly improving. lis prospects for the fiji
ture are most promising
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
The "Alien and Scditfon laws
Revived.

We learn with much surprise from
the Augusta Sentinel, that the most ex-
traordinary scenes have occurred lately
in Columbia, South Carolina, which go
far towards resembling the Infamous alien
and sedition laws, which were once at
tempted TO be put in force in New Eng
land States. The statement is, that
series of resolutions have lately been
adopted at Columbia, in which The ma.
jority prescribed code Of action for the
minority, and threaten, in the event they
do not yield their acquiescence and
pledge themselves to the support Of
measures they deem most obnoxious, to
offer them indigni,es and prescribe them
in business TO the extent of their capaci-
ty and influence. Such, we learn, is
republicanism in the chivalrie State of
South Carolina. Aye, in the capitol, at
Columbia, we are assured, says the SEN
tinel, that a series of resolutions have
been adopted requiring every man to
pledge himself to sustain and support
The action Of South Carolina, whatever
it may be in the present crisis, and those
who refuse are prescribed. Some of the
merchants who refused 10 sign the pledge
had their signs blackened and defaceu
and the actors in these scenes have u
nited 10 prescribe them in their business.
What commentary Oh the boosted
freedom of speech is this! Thank IIea-
ven, 1t never can be made on the law, ms
il is understood and obeyed in Louisi-
ana.--N. O. Bulletin.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
PORK.

The importance that our market is be-
ginning to assume in respect to the guam
tity and superior quality of hogs annu-
ally slaughtered and packed al this point
is attracting The attention of operators
and capitalists at distance, and as a
new feature in the trade at this place we
learn the arrival of buyers here from
different points on the Ohio river with
view OF purchasing large. Much d.
yersity of opinion exists among dealers
here and elsewhere as 10 the probable
ruling prices during The season. Al
Cincinnati, Madison, and other points on
the Ohio, we see il stated that the mar
ket has opened at So to So 25 per 100
lbs. with some reluctance on the part of
purchasers TO operate at these figures
AT ST. Louis, on the 9th, sales were be-
ing made foi shipment at So per 100 lbs
with some indication of a slight giving
way in prices.
As the old stock of pork on hand is
unusually large in the eastern cities, a.
mounting in New York alone, to over
100000 bbls., we cannot see any thing
to maintain present prices, unless in the
event of the present crop being deficient
Of the usual supply. This We think viii
be the case in some localities, but
whether the deficiency will be
sufficiently large to effect consider
able advance in prices we think doubt
full. We are advised that the number
likly TO be packed here will not fall much
if any, short Of last year. viz: 10000.
Buyers here are offering, we understand,
50 so per 100 lbs. for good lots, with
The determination that Burlington shall
continue to be, as heretofore, the lead
ing market for this region of country
Burlington Gazette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
The clog Cron..

A correspondent of mercantile
house OF Louisville, having recently Wis
tied the pork packing points on the lii
nois and Mississippi rivers, says
"The number Of hogs will fall very lit
tie, if any, short of last season. The mum
her near the river will fall short on nc
count of the scarcity and high price OF
corn last year, but the country will make
up this deficiency. The corn crop was
never finer, and this will enable feeders
10 bring all their small hogs to market by
late feeding. The estimate Of hogs
packed on the Illinois and Mississippi
rivers, last season, is 100000, Including
st. Louis. The general increase in
Iowa, Mississippi, and Illinois, viii make
up for any deficiency from last year. -
Newark (N. ~ Eagle.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
deyout and pure,
Sober. steadlast and dem,lre /.

CCuSI, utlu uciIluTc.
met one of this fashion last week.
Her sorrows had served only 10 soften
her charms as age mellows picture.
Her brilliant eyes,which have oli.timcs
seen dance with joy, had lost none of
their power, but they were more subdued
they seemed 10 be looking beyond the
grave, longing TO join her leige in one
eternal bliss of welded love!
When your good husband died, said
/, earth lost bright ornament, but hca-
ven gained a saint. A tear Of sorrow
stood in the widows eye, but CLEAN of
religious hope and resignation melted it
away. need not tel. you, continued |,
that, search The wide world, on cannon
find his fellow-you already know that
full well. a
The fair bereaved one clutched my
hand convulsively, | had touched the
right cord--nature burst lorth--a very
torrent OF tears gushed from her eyes
like unto an earthquake heaved her
breast--eyen the ..counterfeit present
menr Of Niobe upon her cameo, seemed
to catch the ''solt Infection" and rain
alabasier tears and in sweet and broken
accents the beautiful mourner thus sobbed
out--s.l'll bet do!'' -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
MICHIGAN.

Duel, Democrat. is doubtless defeated
in the Detroit district by Penniman, Free
soil Wing. Buel's vote for the fugitive
slave bill is the probable cause, as he is
personally very popular, and the district
usually gives over 1900 Democratic ma
jority.
Detroit gave Buel the full Democratic
vote. he having 32l majority, but the
county towns appear to be nearly all
turned round.
In the middle and southern districts,
Williams, Free Soil Wing, is also doubt
less elected over Stuart, Democrat 1.-The
returns pretty clearly indicate this result.
From the northern district there are
but few returns.
From Oakland county, strong Dem
ocratic section, the returns show fall
ing off for Haskell, Democrat, compa-
red with the vote heretofore.
STILL LATER.
Brel is defeated by over 1000 mljor-
iiy, and il is said that every Congress.
sional district has gone for the wings.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
RiyerGrnnf.

1t is stated that the Attorney General
has decided that the lands above the
Raccoon Forks belong to the State
We have, however, not seen any official
notice to that effect. Ii such is the case
we shall soon hope to see Steamboats,
making their regular trips up the Des,
.moines. Provided, however, that the
Legislature do not so re-organize new
Board as TO keep the lands from being
available for carrying on the improve.
ment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
David Paul Brown. an emine

David Paul Brown, an eminent law
yer of Philadelphia, and fiery Adolf
ZIONIST, has written very able letter on
the subject of the fugitive slave law
Though the law does not in all respects
accord with his own feelings and opin-
ions, he considers it much better than
that of 1893; and expresses himself in
strong terms against any irregular or vi
olent resistance to the law. He thinks
the constitutional power of Congress 10
pa SIS such law clear.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
DEs MONIES COURIER.
oTTUMwA, IOWA:
Friday Morning, Nov. Is. 1850.
Rrmovrn.-We are now snpolv q

REMovED.--We are now snugly en-
sconced in our new Office, and shall be
happy to see all our friends, and more
especially those who give us an earnest
of their friendship, in the way ola little
of the DusT. By getting into more
comfortable quarters, we have necessa-
rily increased our expenses, and we hope
our friends will help us 10 meet our de.
mands, for no paper can prosper that is
in continual embarrassment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

HoNoRABLy AcQUiTTED.-THoMA AS
Pike, Esq, P. M. at Ashland, in this
county, who was arrested on charge
of taking money from the mail, was ex-
amined on Saturday the I'd inst before
Esq. Lewis Myers, and Aonorably ac-
quilted, there being no evidence at all a.
gainst him. We do not think this will
at all injure Mr.. Ping, as all his friends,
and he has host of them, never believ-
ed hlm guilty. As man aud citizen,
none stands fairer than he does.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

act, securing 10 us the 100000 acres a.
Dove the Forks. Probably some other
course was thought most advisable. We
have heard nothing from any of them
upon the subject, and know of none Of
our citizens who have. We hope for
the best. So far as Keosaqua is con-
cerned, she might well be content with
matters as they are, as without the adj
ditional grant she must, inevitably, be-
come the head Of low water navigation.
But we know of none Of her citizens
who entertain such selfish and narrow
views. Weiarc with the people of the
upper counties in feeling and sentiment,
and will always be fonud with them in
action.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

WISCONSIN.

Durkee, Free Soiler, is reelected to
Congress in the Milwaukee District, by
an increased majority. His majority is
probably 2,0O0-two years ago il was
$50.
In the Northern District, Doty, Free
Soil Democrat, is PROFESSIONALLY elected
over Hobart, the regular Democratic
nominee.
Parts OF several counties are heard
from which clearly Indicate this result.
From the Western District there are a
few returns, but not enough 10 determine
any thing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
Notice.

On or about the LIST. of last March,
WILLIS METcALr, left Frankfort, KY,
for Iowa, since which time nothing has
been heard of him. Said Metcalf was
born aud raised in Nelson county, KY.
where now resides his disconsolaie and
widowed mother. Should these lines
reach his eye, he is informed thereby,
that letter from him stating his where
abouis, would be of great satisfaction to
his mother. Or any information from
any one, would be thankfully received
by CATHARINE METCALF.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
ST.. LOUIS, Nov. s.

FLouR.-Thc stock on the I.evee is
comparatively liberal, which has given
buyers a decided advantage. 1000 bbls
United States sold at $3.50, and were
shipped TO the south. In addition to
this transaction we can only add those of
255 bbls Davenport city mills, delivered
on board, at $3,S5; l52 Springfield at
1851, and IS Quincy at 81.
WHEAL-But two small lots selling
at the extreme figures, &C TO 80; and
the bulk going off at 74a7s.
CoRN.-I'he only sale of moment is
one lot in fine order,at 40c, sacks return
ed.
OATs.-Sales of $50 sacks at 3Sc,
sacks returned; la and 62l at 4lc,
sacks included.
PoTAToEs.-Good to prime selling at
60a65c per bushel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
Cholera ON the River.

Maj. Remey, Of the steamer Oswego,
informs rs that the Lamartine which pas
sed up the river on Saturday night last,
lost seven persons by cholera before she
reached Muscatine. A number OF cases
have occurred on the Ohio river and on
the Mississippi below st. Lonis, on
steamboats,. There is now every rea-
SON to fear that this dreadful scourge is
about to be acciihated in this country.
Our town never was in more healthy
condition, say our physicians.--Bur.
Gazette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

New PApER.-We have received the
frs. and second numbers of the Iowa
Observer, printed ard published by G..
G. Galloway, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa,
and edited by Mckinney and John II.
Morton Esqrs. The Observer is wing
in politics, beautiful paper and is edi-
ted with signal ability. We wish it I'M
bounded success.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
From, salt Lake,

The first mail from Salt Lake City ar
rived at Independence on Thursday, Oct.
q. From the Messenger of Saturday,
we CLEAN the following items of news
from that region;
The rumor that the September mail
was attacked by Indians, is untrue, and
originated from the thoughlessness Of
some of the carriers, who wrote back to
that efec, in order to play off hoax.
We understand that one Of them has
written to the ST. Louis Organ; that they
were attacked near kearney by the Paw
nees. MIR. Scroggins informs US that
this is untrue, and that on the contrary,
the Indians seen were entirely friendly.
From Mr.. Thos. ID. Scroggns we get
The following additional items of news
from Salt Lake. On the way out he
passed 600 Mormon wagons of emf.
grants and Merchandise. There were
still few California emigrants in the
valley recruiting their stock and prepa-
ring TO go by the southern route. Bar
ney Ward, and old mountaineer, was
going with them as pilot. Brown &
fhompson's stock of cattle numbering
300 or 400, were in the valley, but they
expected TO leave with them on the l3.h
ult. by the southern Route. Their stock
looked remarkably well, as did all that
had been in the valley q month. Finest
grazing grounds there he ever saw. Can
have stock kept there by the month at
30 els. per head. With regard to grass
on the northern route to California, the
reports were unfavorable. 1t was ascer-
tanned that there would be an immense
loss of stock and much suffering on that
route.
After leaving Platte River the health
OF the emigrants was good. Seldom
saw any graves beyond Black Hills
The Mormons were very healthy on the
road and in the valley. Didn't see
pale countenance among them.
Crops were very fine. Fines: wheat
he ever saw-yielding this season 40
bushel to the acre. Oats, barley aud
vegetables succeed well. Season too
short for corn.
Wheat was worth 81 90 per bushel,
oats 50 00--board So SO per week
common day labor 81 so and board
mechanical labor from SO 90 to SIS 90
per day and board. Provisions bore
fair price, flour $40 90 per cw,--beef, as
good as ever ate, IL I-2 cents per pound
potatoes 81 90 per bushel and other
vegetables in proportion. Groceries
were paying fine ireight--coflee SO cts
per pound-sugar 40 cts--rice 35 cts
tea 80 90. All the merchants there do
ing well.
Siockexorbitantly high. Mules from
Sl25 TO $500, and can't be had at that.
Californians swept the valley. Paid at
Fort Bridger Sll9 for mules and 800
for American horses.
Population o. the valley is from $4,000
to $4,000.
On his return, met the last of the
Mormons at the Pacific Springs, 227
niles this side the Salt Lake, getting on
well but slowly, on account of the grass
being eat out.
On the head Of Sweet Water saw a
war party of 300or 400 Snake Indians
who were anxious 10 trade for powder,
lead and caps. Saw party of Pawnees
near Cotton Wood Spring, 80 in num-
Der. Friendly disposed, and wanted to
beg. The Indians all friendly, and no
danger TO be apprehended from them.--
Went out and came in with four men.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
Boston, Nov. 8.

Boston, Nov. 8.
A large and enthusiastic whig meet
ing was held a, Fanueil Hall last night;
the speakers all went for a modification
of the fugitive slave law Resolutions
passed in favor of the Union, and obser-
vance Of the laws of the United States.
ANNAPOLIS, November 8.
The Maryland Reform Convention
assembled again to-day, but no Presi-
dent elected yet; the contes. is between
Generals Chapman and Howard, anil
it is thought Chapman will be elected.
CINCINNATI, November 8.
The Gazette denies that the Secreia.
ny will retire from the Treasury Depart
ment, even if elected Senator.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

Bounty LANDs.-We would refer our
readers to the card of ]. d. Devin in a.
mother column. Mr.. d. will attend
punctually TO all business entrusted 10
his care, and no doubt give entire salts
faction.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

KEoKUK PLANK RoAD.--A company
has been formed at Keokuk, and books
opened for subscription for stock, for the
construction of Plank Road from Keo-
kuk to Charleston, ia Lee county, being
the first section of the contemplated
Keoknk and Des Moines Valley Plank
Road.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

ARREST OF CUBANs.- The Boston
Mailhas seen letter from Manianzas,
representing that fifteen Cubans of high
standing, had been arrested on the 7ih
inst, and imprisoned, charged with being
revolulionlsts. Among them were Don
Francisco de Ia o. Garcia. Don Satumi.
no Hernandez, and others of the most
influential and wealthy men Of the is
land.
The President has announced bis de-
termination IL enforce the fugitive slave
bill, let the consequences be what they
may. If necessary, he win protect the
U. s. Marshals in the discharge Of their
duties; by calling to their aid the U. $. i
army. 85,
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE!--We see it
stated that Miss Catherine Lawrence,
second daughter Of Abbot Lawrence, A i
merican Minister at The Court of ST..
James, is about to be married to tho
Marquis Of Grafton, the eldest SON of the
Duke OF Rutland.
The State Of Maine offers lands for
sale at SO cents an acre, to actual settlers,
that amount to be paid in work on the
public highways. That ought to be
cheap enough for farm.
A culprit being asked what ile had To-
say why sentence OF death should not
be pronounced upon him, replied that no
had nothing 10 say, as there had been
quite too much said about il already.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
D The terms OF the following Sen
ators expire on the 4lh of March next:

Mainc--Hannibal Hamlin.
Vermont-Sam uel S. Phelps
Observation-Disclosures G. Winlhrops
Rhode Island--Albert G.. Green.
Connecticut-R. S. Baldwin.*
New York-D. S. Dickinson.
New Jersey-William L. Dayton.'
Pennsylvania--D. Sturgeon.
Delaware--John Walcs.*
observation-disclosures G. Pratt.
Virginia---James M. Mason.
Tennessee-H. l.. Turney.
Ohio-Thomas Ewing
Indiana--Jessc ID. Bright.
Micliigan--Lewis Cass.
Missouri. III. Benton.
Mississippi-Jeflerson Davis.
Wisuonsin--Henry Dodge.
Florida--Dayid l.. Yulee.
Texas--Ihomas s. Rusk.
Those marked thus are Wings.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
Old Dams to be Removed and
Navigation Opcncd

The undersigned. citizens of Wapello
county, believing that the artificial and
illegal Instructions TO the navigation of
the Des Moines river can no longer be
tolerated, we have determined TO take
such legal and rightlul measures as will
fully and eGectualIy remove this enor-
nous public grievance. We, therefore,
invite all of our feIlow-citizens TO meet
us in convention at Ot,umwa, on Satur-
day the 23d inst, to consult on the me-
cessary measures TO effect the contem-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
New CASTLE, November 8.

The steamer Telegraph. plying be-
tween Philadelphia and Baltimore, burst
her boiler at this place this evening; sew
en- passengers were killed and many
scalded, and others were injured. Capt.
Claypole is badly hurt, the arsenal was
thrown open for the reception Of the
sufferers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

SETH RICHARDS has received a large
stock oil goods, and will no doubt make
i, 10 the in. crest of The public to patron
ize him. Try him, however, and be
your own judges.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15
70 Complimentary.

y 70
The editor of the Keokuk Register
has been presented with a handsome sill
yer goblet, by bis wing friends, in con-
sideraiion of his labors in behalf of the
wing cause, during the late Congression-
al contest. The goblet bears the fol-
lowing inscription
Presented by the
SPECIAL VINO FRIENDS OF
]. ID. HOW ELL, ESQ,
As mark Of their high approval Of his
course in the recent
Congressional Contest.
Keokuk, Iowa,
1850.