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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

At an adjourned meeting of the cit-
zens of Wapello county, held at the
Court House, in Ottumwa, Feb. 18th,
1850, U. Biggs, Esq, in the Chair, and
]. w. Norris, Secretary pro tem-the
following proceedings were had:
The committee on statistics, appointed
the previous meeting, submitted verbal
report, which on motion was accepted.
On motion of S. M. Wright, it was,
Resolved, That. w. Norris be re-
quested 10 prepare the report of the COM
mittee on statistics, for publication in the
Des Moines Courier.
The committee appointed by the del
egation to Mt. Pleasant, to prepare arti-
cles of association for Plank Road
Company, through ]. w. Norris, men,
Der Of said committee, reported the same,
which, on motion, was unanimously a.
dopted.
On motion,
Resolrcd, That ten additional me m
bers be added 10 the delegation to Mt.
Pleasant. The following gentlem m
ere nominated and elected members OF
said delegation, TO wit: DIR. James Nos
Ter, Madison Wellman, j. G. Baker,
ID. p. Inskeep, E. G. Mckinney, W. G.
Mar,indale, A Ingraham, Andrew Ma
jor, w. M. Dunlap and Joshua Mar
shall.
On motion, the following persons were
appointed committees to open books OF
subscription. Orumwa: j. w. Norris,
A. ID. Wood, U. Biggs. Agency City:
J. G. Ramsey, S. p. Yeomans, James
Weir. Ashland: G. B. Slavery, Thorn.
as Ping, G. Myers. Libertyville: A.
N. Bissell, George Humphreys. On
motion, the meeting adjourned.
URIAH BIGGS, PresI.
J. w. Norris, Sec'y pro tenn.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
JOS. H. D. STREET n. II. WARDEN, EDITORS.
0ttumWa, Feb. %, 1850.
The Gold Mania.

The emigration from this county and
those adjacent, TO California, will far ex-
coed that of last year. Every letter that
arrives from that far off land, gives a
new impulse TO the excitement, and tends
to swell the number of adventurers,-
especially such as are freighted with the
glittcring dust of the Sacramento. A.
mong the number of the emigrants from
this place, we can number some of our
wor,hiest and most enterprising citizens
many Of our oldest Inhabitants, COM
paratively in good circumstances.
This unusual mania for gold. spares
not age nor sex, manhood nor youth; it
tears assunder the dearest ties of nature,
and bids defiance alike TO all the endear-
ments of home, and the tolls, depriva-
tons, and dangers incident TO the over
land route TO the Pacific.
We believe, from all we can learn, that
the emigration this year to the mines
will more than double that of last; if SO,
there will be enough to make California
quite populous State, in her very in
fancy. But. as all, with very few ex-
ceplions, agree that only small strips OF
the country, skirting the rivers hold out
any inducements topermanent settlement
the rest of the country entirely for
bidding that idea,-we may after this
year expect to see he tide of emigration
changed, and thousands with their gold
en- treasure, turning their backs upon a
land OF gold for the fertile, salubrious
and beautiful regions o. the Mississippi
Valley, a land flowing with milk and
honey.
Among this immense tlrong of gold
seekers it requires no prophetic vision
into the future to tell that many, yea a
large number, will SO far from realizing
their golden dreams, return broken in
spirits, constitution and hopes: many
others, no doubt, will reap golden har
vest, and return to cheer and gladden. the
lonely hearts that they have left behind.
To all such as have made up their minds
10 60, we bid you god speed. May your
largest hopes and expectations be real
lied. Your sufferihgs, anxieties and
perils enti,le you to rich reward. May
you find it, in that sparkling, sunny des-
ert of gold. No doubt the best wishes
and prayers of thousands who have
made your lives pleasure, and consh.
tute your chief happiness. will 60 with
you, will be to you "pillar of cloud by
day, and pillar of fire by night" while
you wend your tiresome way across the
desert waste OF the Western World.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

The Richmond (Va.) Wing, one of
the most able and high toned papers Of
the Soulh--and whose attachment to the
Union has never been ques,ioned-com-
menting upon the message of Gov. Fish
to the legislature of New York, Says
''All we have to say is, that il the north
ern people have come to the determine
ton declared by Gov. Fish, that there
shall be no more slave States admitted
into the Union, we are prepared at once
for dissolution of that Union. We do
not intend TO argue the question. But II
the south is TO be denied equal rights and
privileges, the Union that our fathers es-
tablished, no longer exists"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
Plank Rond Meeting.

In accordance with previous motive CIV
en-, the citizens of Mt. Pleasant met al
the Court House, on the 10Th day oil
Feb, 1850. On motion, George Clay
pool was called to the Chair, and N.
Latl,rop appointed Secretary. DR.. Bird
having been called upon. stated the OBJ
ice, Of the meeting to be TO make ar
engagements for a Plank Road meeting TO
be held in this town, on the 9th inst.
On motion of l.. G.. Palmer. COM
miitee Of three be appointed to prepare
a room for the meeting of the 27ih.-
The following gentlemen were appointed
said committee: L.. G.. Palmer, ii. M.
SNYDER and John Craig.
On motion Of John II Morton.
Resoiued, That committee Of five
he appointed bv the Chair. whose duty
it shall be to prepare circular letter OF
j, vitation TO the meeting of The 9th,
and to address and send the same to such
persons, residing in the counties interest,"
ed in the Plank Road as they deem prop.
or; and to prepare and have printed and
posted up through the county, handbills,
notifying the citizens generally Of tho
meeting above mentioned.
The Chair appointed the following
gentlemen said committee: A. B. Porter,
James Craig, j. B. Lash, DR.. Bird and
II. III. Mcmillan.
On motion Of A. B. Porter, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the hospitality of this
village be rendered to as many as may at
tend the Plank Road meeting on the 9th
inst. and that every housekeeper be re-
quested to keep as many visitors as they
can on that occasion conveniently.
GEORGE CLAYPOOL,
Chairman.
N. LATHRop, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

PAPER-MAKING IN ENGLAND.-The
estimated amour. of capital in buildings,
machinery, floating stock, etc. foI the
manu- facture of paper in England is $l7,-
100000. The number of hands en-
ployed about 10000, and the whole ex-
ceeds So, 5OO,OOO! 1t is also stated. with
all these hands and capital employed
not one shilling Of profit has been made
during the last six years. while the ex-
else duty during the same period has
bseR nearly 28,000,000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

GOLD DusT ITEMs.-The N. o. Pic.
ayune of the 9Th says, that the brokers
were doing lively business on the pre-
vious day with the California boys, in
weighing their gold dust and exchang-
ing it for coined money and paper.
The steamer Falcon. from Chagrcs,
with the California mail, was expected
at New Orleans on The 9th. The steam
ship Alabama arrived on the 4th, and re-
ports that the Empire sailed for New
York on the same day tina. she left. with
two hundred passengers. and more than
81 100000 in gold dust as freight. II
was supposed that The passengers had a
bout s500.O 600 more in the dust.
Mr.. John F.. Durivage, well known as
a writer for the Picayune, has become
associate editor of the Alta Californian
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

tremendous Fire occurred in Buffa.
10, N. Y, on the 5th inst. 1t commen-
ced in the upper part Of store lie, on
Main street. Four three story brick
stores were burned. The houses burn
ed were occupied by John II. Coleman,
assignee of l.. S. Reynolds, as drug
store; by Mr.. Compton, as dry goods
store; by WeighilAan & Beckwi.h, croc-
kerry and glassware store; by S. Sher-
mans extensive dry goods establishment;
and as law offices and minor establish
ments. The loss was more than $780,
OOO,a very great portion OF which is
covered by insurance.-No. Rep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
PREDICTIONS OF THE Present YEAR


"A German newspaper has recently
published prophecy by Benedictine
monk, who died in 1915, the purport OF
which is that The present year. 1850. will
be one of unusual prosperity. The diff
fereni sects Of christianity will this year
accord. The Sultan will be poisoned,
(Aboul Medjil had better take care) and
his empire will become christian. Rus
STA will suffer much from warlike ia
ton of the east. A German Prince will
found an eastern empire. Grain. fruit,
leniiIs, and other vegetables will be so
plentiful that the barns will be unable to
contain them. The disease of the pota-
toe will everywhere cease, and old men
will not remember such year of fr uii-
fitness. The wine of this year viii sur
pass that Of the year of the co.net.-N.
y. Mirror.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

SOUTHERN UNION" SENTIMENT
Among the toasts offered al the last New
Orleans celebration Of the landing of the
Pilgrims, on the 22d ult. was the follow
ing by Hon. SIS. Pren,iss:
The Union-May i. be perpetual
May the time never arrive when son
of New England shall be foreigner in
New Orleans, or Creole foreigner in
New England.
Judge Ballard also offered the follow
ing:
The. Union Of the Safes-ltmust be
preserved, in spite of few zealots al
the North, or few hot heads at the
South.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10. 5 pm.


Flour, sales 500 bbls. on private terms.
Wheat 81 10. Corn, nothing important
doing. Bulk meat-sl,oulders %, sides
81. Hams Al, picked hams st. In
quiry for lard brisk at 5. No sales of
consequence reported. Whiskey 81.
1tiegraphed for the Peoria Champion.
New YORK, Feb. ID.
The nomination of Col. j. Watson
Webb, as Charge to Austria, was yes,er-
day rejected by the Senate; only 7 SEN
ators voted in his favor.
Col. Fremont and lady, who has quite
recovered, are at Panama, and are coming
home in the steamer Philadelphia.
The steamer Rhode Island, of N. Y,
bound for California, 4 days out, has
been lost; ~ on board escaped; 80 per-
sons drowned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
April ELECTION.

There will be School Fund Com
missioner TO elect for this county at the
next April election. This is an impor-
iant office, and much for veal or woe TO
the cause of Education depends upon
the choice Of good man TO fill that i'm
portant station. As the time is short, is
il rot time that the friends OF Education
were looking to some arrangement 10 Sc
cure the election Of such person.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

Rev. Mr.. STocKToN--A CHURcH
WITHOUT CREED.-'rhe Presbyterian
of The West says:
We unders land that this gentleman,
late pastor of the Reformed Methodist
Church in Cincinnati, has resigned his
charge. and proposes to establish new
no-creed church. With view to this,
he last Sabbath delivered his first lecture
in the Unitarian Church. We have not
learned what are to he the precise feat
,res of this new church. During the last
winter Mr.. Stockton, preached several
discourses, iu which he held that there
is middle place, called Paradise, in
which the better class of heather. and
all who. having some grace, die in state
of imperfect sanctification, are placed;
that, under the ministry OF saints and
angels, they may be fitted Tor heaven
We presume his present enterprise has
reference to these views.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
MILITARY PREpARArIoNs.-A bill h

MILITARY PREPARATIoNs.-A bill has
been introduced into The Georgia Legis-
la,ure, by Mr.. Jones, "to strengthen
the military arm of the State, and to en-
able the Governor to provide for the de-
fence.of the people," &c. &c. 1t au-
'horizes the appropriation of 100000
to the arming and equipping of 10000
soldiers, and directs the Governor to as
certain what means are in the possession
Of the State for casting cannon, making
muskets, swords, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

"TuNDER."-M. Poussin said Mr..
Clayion's announcement that the Amer
lean Government would hold no further
with him came upon
him like thunder ON de tree"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
PHILApELpHlA, Feb. 18th,

The original manuscript Of Washing
tons Farewell Address was sold at auc-
ton at the Exchange this evening. It
was started at $500 and run up TO 80, 900,
at which price it was taken by the Rev.
DR.. Boardman, who purchased it for q
gentleman at a distance.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

iy We notice in the Ohio State Jour
nal, that Mr.. Seymour Renick has had
one hundred head of fat cattle shod with
iron shoes, for the purpose of travelling
over the mountains. This is something
new, and we believe it 10 be good idea.
II the experimen. is good one, Mr.. X.
intends TO shoe eleven hundred more.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

GOLD IN NORTH CARoLINA.-The
ASHORE Herald states that from the la
Dor Of two men. for l2 days, Mr.. E. p.
Miller Of Sawyervile, Randolph coun-
ty. N. c. realized five and half pounds
of virgin gold. This beats California.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
Bridge Meeting.

Agreeably TO a resolution passed at a
meeting of number of the citizens oil
Eddyville and vicinity, on the 9th July
inst, there will be general MASS
MEETING held at Eddyville, on the
9th day of March next, at one O'Clock,
r. NJ, for the purpose of taking into con-
slderation the importance OF a Toll Bridge
over the Des Mones river at Eddyville:
and to endeavor TO form Joint Stock
Company to build said Bridge. We in
vi.e all who take an interest in the great
Central thoroughfare of Iowa, 10 be in
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

The Hudson Bay Company have
made proposition to sell to the United
States all their possessory rights in Ore
gon. The proposition has been commu-
nicated To the Senate in Executive SEES
sion. II is understood that the Compa-
ny ask ST, 100000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

NJ Our thanks are hereby rendered
20 Hon. Thomas III. Benton. Jr.. Supt.
of Public Instruction, for copy Of the
.nroceedings of the National Common
School Convention, recently held in the
City Of Philadsphia.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
BY TELEGRAPH
From the Mo. Republican.
BY Northern Line from Chicago.
Nrw yopU Feb 10

BY NOrtherh Lime from CbicngO.
New YORK, Feb. IL.
The Cherokee arrived last night, from
Chagres, with SO passengers and $780,
600 in gold dust.
Chagres was healthy. Col. Fremont
was detained by the illness of his wife at
Panama, whose recovery was doubtful.
Later dates from Nicaragua, state that
Mr.. Squiers had possession Of Tiger Is
land, and had drove the British away.
lie was opposed in his course by Mr..
Chaifeld, with whom a correspondence
had taken place. Mr.. Squiers in his
note to Mr.. Cha,feld, takes strong grounds
in defence Of the boundaries of Nicara-
qua and of the rights of the canal COM
pany, and adds, tina, in regard to the dis
pu'es between Nicaragua and Costa Ri
ca, in relation to the debt of Davis case,
the United States will not suffer any for
eign interference. Mr.. Chalfield had
previously notified Mr.. Squiers of trea-
ty he had made with Costa Rica.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

II A Washington correspondent of
the New York Tribune, quotes the Pres
ident as having said that '.If the Union
goes down. ! will 60 down with it,
There was never truer or better man
in the Presidential Chair than old Zach
airy Taylor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
Later by tic Empire City.
New York, Feb. 70 A. NJ.

NEW URk, TED. u 4. NJ.
The Empire City arrived here last
night at IL o'clock She brings about
S2,000,000 in gold dust, and 257 passen.
gers. She brings no mails. They were
brought by the Falcon.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

FATAL 1'IGHT BooTs "A man died in
the New York Hospital from erysipelas
brought on by wearing tight boots.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
WASHINGTON, Feb. ~.

| have it on pretty good authority that
the committee of Ways and Means have
agreed TO support Mr.. Benton's amend
ment to the Revenue Expense Bill
Mr.. Smith, in the Senate, is expected to
reply to Mr.. Bradbury. Some curious
Developments are expected. The mem
bers are manifes,ing disposition to OPP
pose the admission of California. The
same feeling is manifesting itself among
Southern men generally.
Nothing important has transpired in
the Senate.
In House, the vote last of the revenue
collection bill was considered, and the
main question still being before the IIous +,
was discussed by Mr.. King,o N. Jersey,
M. Bayly, Va, and others. Mr.. Kings
amendment was finally adopted.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

There are two ways 10 gain reputa-
ton, TO be praised by honest men, or a.
bussd by rogues.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
Congressional.
Thirty-first COngress---First
Session.
WASHINGTON. Feb. l3.

w ASHINGT0N, FED. 10.
In a discussion in the Senate, yester-
day, Mr.. Hale, in reply. TO Mr.. Butler.
observed that he Mr.. Butler) would have
to talk louder and threaten harder, before
he could succeed in shutting his mouth.
He would tell him, that the poor mise
rable minority. which the powerful ma
ori,ies had endeavored To c,ush, were
not TO be appalled, by any consideration
of personal fear. New Hampshire blood
coursed not through edwards veins; her
SONS, who had evinced their proves in
many fields, would not surrender their
constitutional privileges without a. strug-
gle.
The Senate took up the special orders
of The day, being Mr.. Hous'on's slave
ry resolution. Mr.. Berrien resumed
and concluded his remarks upon the
power Of Congress TO l.gisla,e for the
Territories.
The bill for refunding monies to Flor
ida was reported with amendments.
An adverse report was made to The bill
refunding monies to North Carolina.
A treaty has been made concerning
Nicaragua, and has gone out in the Ma
CARA to Lord Palmerston, but until ap-
proved by him is not conclusive.
II Butler King and the California
Congressman are here, excepting Col.
Fremont.
The Wilmot Proviso is virtually aban-
doned. Slavery is to be excluded By the
State plan.
1t is said that Mr.. Dickinson will soon
introduce bill to abolish copper cents,
and to substitute coin of the size of a
half dime. to be composed Of silver and
copper. The alloy is in preparation at
the mint.
HoUsE-Nothing Of importance done.
Feb ii.
SENATE-Afters some unimportant bus
mess the Senate resumed the considera-
ton Of Mr.. Clay's resolutions.
jefferson Davis concluded his remarks
in reply to Mr.. Clay, con,ending that
slave labor would be necessary and prof
liable in California; he defended the
course pursued by the South upon the
Slavery question--denied that she had
preached disunion; ard defended the &C.
ton of Mississippi in relation to the
June Convention. In conclusion, Mr..
Davis said, it rested with the North to
sey whether the last page of our nation
al history shall be written in blood, and
be descriptive Of the wreck and ruin of
our beloved Republic. The North had
been the aggressors, and it was nothing
but the spirit of a holy attachment which
bound the Souh to the Union.
Mr.. Downs next took the floor.
The further consideration of the ques-
ton was postponed till Monday.
The Senate then resumed The c0nsid-
Grafton of the Presidents message, trans
hitting the California constitution.
HoUsE-After the usual routine of
business, an animated debate took place
in the Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Hilliard resumed and concluded
his slavery speech, commenced on Tues
day last.
WASHINGTON. Feb. II.
A week ago to-day difficulty arose
between the Cabinet and Mr.. Clayton.
with respect to the Nicaragua treaty.
ard belief was entertained that Mr.. G..
wonit RESIGN The difficulty has been
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
NEW York. Feb. l6.

The schooner II Lindsay, OF Nor
folk, arrived at st. Thomas from Trini-
dad on the 5ih inst. While the captain
was asleep two of the crew shot the
mate dead. The men brought the cap.
tain on deck and several shots were fired
at him, one of which took effect in his
neck, causing him to retreat. The men
then took boat and attempted to scutle
the vessel, in which they were prevented
by the boat being cut loose and set adriit
The schooner reached Trinidad short
handed, where the Captain is recovering
from his wounds.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN GAINED.
The returns from counties in Geor-
gia give Jackson, dem., a majority of 70
for Congress. in Butler Kings district,
and he is doubtless elected.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-22
WASHINGTON. Feb. II.

A week ago to-day difficulty arose
between the Cabinet and Mr.. Clayton.
with respect to the Nicaragua treaty.
ard belief was entertained that Mr.. G..
would resign. The difficulty has been
surmounted. The New York delega-
ton will not heed the resolutions on the
slavery question recently passed in the
Assembly. In the Senate, tomorrow.
Mr.. Clay's resolutions will be discussed.
The Union meeting at Tammany Hall,
on Saturday, was perfect failure.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-12-16

man who reads these lines. will probably
live TO see the day when that race will
number its 500, 600, 600 Of human beings
Perhaps they may comprise hundred
nations Of distinct governments. Per-
haps they may become grand conslella.
lion and commonwealth of Republics per-
vaded by the same laws. literature and re-.
ligion. Their unity, harmony and broth.
!erhood must be determined between Great
Britain and the United States. Their
union will be the union Of the worlds
If they discharge their duty to each other
and to mankind, they must become the
united heart Of the mighty race which they
represent, feeding its myriad veins with
the blood of fiiofa1 and political life
Upsn the state Of their fellowship then,
more than upon the union Of any two nn-
tions upon the face Of the earth, depend the
well.being OF humanity, the peace and the
progress Of the world - .E
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-12-16
The Suglo-Saxon Race.

efg Mr.. 9Elihu Burri,t has one Of his telling
articles ia the last number of the Chris.
tfan Citizen. He says that tbs Anglo
Saxon race. numbers go, ,O0O, ,O0O, Of hu.
man beings planted upon all the islands
and continents Of the earth, and incre as
ing every where by an intense ratio Of pro.
gression. He estimates, if no great physi.
cal revolution supervsnes to check its pro.
ppagation, that in less than $50 years it
viii Number 900, ,OO0, 900 of souls, all
speaking the same Language, cen,sring 10
the same literature and rsligion,and exhib.
Ting all its Inherent and inalienabie char
acteristics. The population Of the earth
is fast becoming Anglo Saxonizsd by blood
but the iangaageis more self.expansive and
.aggrsssive than the blood Of that race
He concludes with the following glorious
vision: : T.. s''2s 5,y's'sH
Do AThus the 7raee, by its wonderful self.
Expansive power Of language and blood,
u fast cccupyins, and subduiDg to its geni:
| us, all the roptinerts and islandsgof ths
! earth. Ths grandson of inany'a young