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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
Proceedings of the Dcs MOines
River Meeting.

Pursuant TO notice, large and respec-
table meeting Of the citizens of Wapello
county met at the Court House in Onum.
wa, on the 23d inst, in convention, to
consult on the necessary measurs to ef-
feet the removal of the artificial and iHe-
gal distractions TO the navigation of The
| Des Moines river.
The meeting was called TO order by
u. Biggs, Esq, on whose motion, j. w.
| Hedrick, Esq, of Dahlonega Township,
was elected President Of the meeting,
and w. A. Thompson, Esq, Secretary.
The object of the meeting was then sta
ted, at length, by ]. Baker, on whose
motion a committee of five was appoin-
ted 10 draft resolutions expressive of the
sense of this meeting. The Chair an
nounced J Baker, U. Biggs, p. G. JET
fries, j w. Norris, and ]. M. Peck
said committee, after which various
means were proposed and discussed for
the purpose of efecting the object in
contemplation, by Messrs. Baker, Biggs,
Caldwell, Norris, and Dagger.
The committee on resolutions, after
having retired a shor, time, appeared in
convention and submitted the following
Report, which was unanimously adopt
ed:
There's, The obstruction by the old
dams in the Dcs Moines river to It's nav
igation, are public grievance, which
the growing interest of this great valley
can no longer submit TO without great
de,erment TO the inhabitants. And
whereas, the vast resources of the valley
require that the improvement should be
completed al an early day.
Therefore ReyoiUed, That il the orin-
ion of this meeting, the next session Of
The Legislature should provide for reno
wing the obs,ruelions to the navigation
of the Dcs MoinS river occasioned by
The "0ld DAMS" by the time of the o.
pening of navigation the ensuing spring,
and, also authorize the Board of
Public Works TO provide slopes TO pass
the downstream boats over such (if AMY
Of the new dams as may be in condi-
ton 10 obstruct the navigation.
Resoived, That it is the duty of the
Legislature TO adopt some plan by which
the lands included in the grant can be
used to facilitate the improvement, Of the
river, by anticipating the sale of the
lands-by hypothecation, or selling them
to responsible companies or individuals
for the completion of the work.
Resolved, That the public sentiment
of this valley requires the redress of this
public grie, ance, and looks to The next
Legislature as the proper source of re-
lief, and demand of their Representatives
prompt and efficient action.
On motion, Resolved that the pro-
ceedings Of this meeting be signed by
the officers and published in the Des
Mones Republic and Courier.
On the motion of p. G.. Jefflries, the
meeting then adjourned SINE die.
]. w. HEDRICK, President.
w. A. THOMPSON, Secretary,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
SERVED HIM Rronr.-A great excite.

SERVED HIM RIGHT.-A great excite
ment pr evailed at Bentonville Ind.
week or two since, by the sending of a
letter to Mrs. G. by physician Of that
place, making dishonorable overtures, &c.
By the advice of husband and friends,
she seemingly acquiesced to his pro-
posals and appointed an evening for him
to meet at her house. A number of la
dies, neighbors, were called in by
Mrs. c., and secreted in different parts
of the building with the understanding
that as soon as she struck light they
were TO rush into the room and attack
The DIR. When the DIR. came he was
shown into dark room and requested
to be seated; he had scarcely taken his
seat, ere Mrs. G. lighted the candle, and
a terrible onslaught was made by those
lying in wait,-they beat and scratched
him most numerically, and he was glad,
10 make his escape, minus hat and a
goodly portion Of wearing apparel. Tha
citizens Of the town have given him no.
ce to quit the place within give ps.
riod-if he doe. not leave Judge Lynch
will be called upon to administer his
peculiar justice. Bentonville is few
miles distant from Connersville. We
expect to learn the physicians name in
day or two, when we will publish il to
the world. The ladies acted perfectly
right, and Mrs. G.. deserves great credit
for showing the monster in his true ligh:
to.the country.--Cincinneti Police Ga
sette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

MACHINE FOR WASHING DIsnEs.-
The Scientific American says that Mr..
Houghton, Of Ogden, New Y ork. has in.
vented machiene for washing dishes-a
good move for hotels:
"The dishes arc placed in a rack and
set upright, when il is carried to a vessel
containing water and a little soap. andby
turning a crank, the dishes on the rack
are whirled in great style TO remove all
the dirt. The unclean water is then
drawn off and replaced by clean boiling
water, and the crank again turned few
seconds. The dishes are then clean,
and can remain in the rack, which OBJ
viates the repeated handling of dishes"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
"BoTANy BAY" IN Nonru Axvp,,

"BoTANY BAY" IN NoaTH AxRRtcA.
1t is animated by the London Daily
News, that the British Government will
probably make a purchase of the Island
of Anticortt, in the Gulf of ST. Law
renee, with the design of establishing
upon it colony Of convicts, to answer
the purpose of the United Kingdom and
of the Provinces. The Island is from
80 to 100 miles long and 90 or 25 miles
in width, uninhabited, situated at the
mouth of the river 81. Lawrence, and
regarded as a dangerous obstacle to nav
igation. In case the project above REFER
red to is carried out, i. is said the British
Government will construct harbor there,
oy convict labor, in order to render il
attractive to shipping. Another motive
to the enterprise. is the cheapncss OF
Transporting convicts to the Island, az
compared with the cost of conveying
them 10 Van Dieman's Land.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
From THE IsrnMUs.-From our Pans

From THE IsTnMUs.-From our Pana-
ma papers received by the Georgia, we
take the following items:
'rhe FIRST important fact in the thread
of our argument is That Of the commence
ment of the construction of the Plank
Road from Masanilla or Limon Bay, to
this place. We are credibly informed
that several miles of this great underta.
king have been graded within the past
two months-that materials of all kinds
are being thrown forward, in large guam
titles, and that operatives are daily arri-
wing who are Immediately put on the
work for the purpose of completing il
with all dispatch.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
10 We call attention to VIM. b
Guernsey and Co.'s advertisements, il
another Column.

The ST. Louis Union thinks the be-
lief is gaining ground that Col. Benton
will be reelected to the United States
Senate, from the State OF Missouri this
winter. That paper bases the supposi.
lion upon the probability that enough oil
the anti Benton democrats will vote for
The nominee of the democratic caucus To
elect him rather than vote for the wing
candidate, and as the Benton democrats
number about two TO one over the antics,
Benton is sure to be nominated. if all
the members that call themselves demo-
Gratis will 60 into caucus.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

This vast sheet of pictorial illusira-
tons for Christmas and New Years has
come TO hand, and we must say that its
merits are not over estimated by the
publishers. The large engravings OF
1.-The Country Girl in New York."
1.-The Dream of Love and Pleasure
and "The Presipent's Death. Bed" arc
valuable and spirited pictures, which
will do credit 10 American Fine Arts
We understand that The designing and
engraving Of these grand features of the
paper cost over fourteen hundred dollars.
Altogether this number Of the Pictorial
Holiday Brother Jonathan outstrips any
of Its predecessors by great odds. The
price remains as usual, IL cents, or ten
copies for one dollar. Wilson g. CO.,
New York, are the publishers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

AcCoMMoDATINe--.A Genuine Fan
kee.-The Worcester hackmcn are not
To be ouitlone in politeness and Yankee
shrewdness. Ii is well known that the
Worcester and Boston. and the Worces-
ter and Norwich Railroad depots, afs
both in one and the same building Ii
oiiens happens that strangers coming
from Boston. not aware of this fact, re-
quests Immediately TO be carried TO the
Norwich depot. With becoming gravity
our accommodating hackmen take tn EN-
on board, and after driving them through
two or three streets, land them at the
place they started from, for the trilling
c consideration of twenty-five cents
Worcester Tribune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

SUIclDE-.2 remarkable one.-One
of the most remarkable suicides we re-
member ever 10 have read of, occurred
Oil The 2Ist Of October, al Swift Creek,
N. G. II appears that young lad, on
ly ten years Of age, named Henry Mar
ker, having by some means got drunk
the day before, became so ashamed of
lis conduct tina; he placed the muzzlc
OF a gun to his forehead, pushed the
trigger with stick, and shot himself
dead.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

INTERESTING FROM WAsHIN0ToN.-A
private dispatch from Washington, oil
yesterdays date, says:
"John b. Preston, of st. Louis, is ap.
pointed Surveyor General OF Oregon
Uice Goodin, declined.
"Jddge Hall. of Vermont. is appointed
Second Comptroller, in place of Paris,
removed.
"Mr. Edwards is TO be removed, and
Mr.. Heath. of Virginia, to be appointed
Commissioner of Pensions.
".W disuaionists are to be REMOVED
from office. NO. Repubiican,23 d inst
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
John Bu,, Uneasy.
The Washington Republic says:

The Washington Republic says:
"The objections urged by the OPP
nents of the industrial exhibition proves
that there is in Great Britain great
jealousy of foreign competition, and that
America is honored with prominent
rank among the rivals. A late number
of Blackwood considers it 'the obvious
duty and policy Of the manufactures to
maintain their markets aud husband
their inventions, and not insist on en-
courageing and instructing their rivals;
and thinks that iii is by no means their
business to teach the Germans or the
Americans any new lesson, considering
the large strides they have made of late.
We cite the statements Of the Magazine
10 show the progress of competition, and
the importance which is attached to A.
marican manufacturers. This is made
the basis of proposition TO abandon the
exhibition, and to coun,ermand this con-
vocation of nations. We canuot agree
with the churlish feelings which recon.
mends discussion of invited guests, nor
can we see the wisdom OF policy so
exclusive"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

NERVOUS CHEWING ToBAcco-DEcI
DEDLy So.-Messrs. A. Nudge 81 Co..
laid on our table fine plug of Chew
ing Tobacco, which we, as somewha,
10 vcrs OF lie we'd, pronounce PRIME.
And we style j, nervous chewing tob4c-
co, because when we are out of a chew
we are decidedly nervous until we get
another. Try it ye lovers of the weed
II is the s'clean cooking
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

TT Congress will assemble on Mon
day next. The Legislature of this
State will convene on the same day
The former can continue in session for
100 days a, So per day-the latter so
days al So, per day, for the first so days,
and 81 per day afterwards. That's the
difference between people and folks
The former will adjourn by reason OF
law-ihe latter will adjourn on account
of the "almighty $I."-Ieleg "apa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
FRANKFoRr, Nov. I5,

Mr.. Clay was presented TO the Gen
eral Assembly to-day, by the committee,
and welcomed by Mr.. Speaker Johnson.
He replied, for more than one hour, in
a most eloquent and exciting speech
The House requested the speech 10 be
published, and ordered the printing OF
100000 copies. Mr.. Clay announced
his intention not to resign his Office OF
Senator.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
INTERESTING ExpERIMENr.-An

INTERESTING ExpERIMENr.-An a.
musing and also interesting experiment
with electricity may be performed as
follows: Take four glass tumblers, inyer
them upon the floor, lay a board on them
let person stand OIL the board, and an.
other, standing on the floor, beat him
over the back, short time, with ful
cap, muG, or any thing made of fur OF
silk plush; then apply your finger to his
nose and spark of fire will be seen to
flash from the nose 10 the finger. The
room should be dark, when the expert
ment is made, SO as to be able TO see the
flash.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
rT The Indiana State Convention

III The Indiana State Convention "a
amend the constitution, says the Wabash
Express, has section forbldding all me-
gross and mulattoes hereafter from en-.
tering the State of Indiana, and prohib-
itihg any OF that race, nov in the State,
from acquiring any real estate. Various
amendments, designed to alter or modify
this section in any of its essential fea.
lures, 'oere Ucfed do,cn by t,Oo to one.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
rT The New York Evening p,

" The New York Evening Post
has an account, communicated by res
ident in Jamaica, a passenger in the EN-
pire City, Of terrible ravagcs of the
cholera in that Island. In Spanish Town,
the seat of government, twenty-five per-
sons, who died with the disease, were
left fortnight since upon the surface of
the ground, il being impossible TO induce
any one to bury them. Some of Tho
convicts in the. penitentiarv at last agreed
to perform the Office, on condition Of
receiving pardon; but most of them
died soon after completing the act. Tho
population Of Port Royal was decimated
in seven or eight days. In a lunatic as
sylum in Kingston, 81 ont of l40 pa
ten,s, died in week. Alta place cali
ed the Farm, about FIVE miles from Kings
ton, % out of a population Of 200, died
in 2i hours. 'Phers is a great Scarcity
of medical men. Several have already
fallen victims TO the disease, or to the
hardness of their labors, ard among them
DR.. Palmer, one of the most eminent
physicians on the Islanl. There is a
hope entertained that New York will
send out some physicians by the next
steamer. The disease has also broken
out In the 9th Regiment, stationed at
New Castle, about eight miles from
Kingston, and alb out 1000 fee, above the
level of The sea, and Ii cases have alrea-
dy proved fatal. The epidemic is spread
ing over the Island, carrying every where
terror and distress. No pruden, person.
Of course, will visit Jam1ica under these
circumstances. excepting professional
men, impelled by the calls of humanity.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
The Market.

Our markets remain unchanged
Wheat is coming in more literally than
heretofore-prices ranging from So to
60 cents per bushel. FORTHCOMING in
slowly-prices rang from 1925 TO 1915.
Burlington Telegraph, 23d.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

The Nashville Convention adjourned
on the 18Th. II declared in favor OF
constitutional union of The States. The
st. Louis Republican calls it an "absurd
fsxie."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

az The. editors Of the Republic talk
about the editors Of this paper holding
Offices and say they would not be gull
~ OF receiving those salaries upon such
terms as woald stultify themselves
Neither would we. But il is .'sour
grapes" with our neighbors, more par
ticularly 80 with the ex-Judgc. "Nuf
ced."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

A young printer, in the State of New
York, has lately resolved information
that he and four brothers and sisters are
heirs TO 500, 900, left for them in Eng
land. Quite wind fall.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
ST. LOUIS MARKETS.
November 23d 1850.

November 23d 1850.
Hoos.-The prices paid for these
range from 50, SO l2a to SO 25 per l0O
lbs, dividing on 200.
WHEAT.-64c for common and 80 foI
prime.
FLOUR.-3 90 to 4,25.
CoRN.-40 TO 46c.
OATs.-40 to 42c.
PoTAToEs. TO 75c.
BEEF.-$3 10 "a per hundred.
SuGAR.-Fair &c.
CoFFEE.-l2 to l2ac.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

CRANBERR,Es.-The cranberry crop
is short this year, as may be inferred
from the fact that last year there were
imported into St. Louis over 5000 bar
rels, and this year the imports will not
exceed 500. They are said TO be worth
from IS to $40 per barrel at ST. Paul.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

ACTUAL REsIsTANcE.-.At Clarendon,
Ohio, fifty of the most respectable, in
iluential, and wealthy citizens have for
med themselves into military compa-
ny, TO resist, by force Of arms. the fugi-
tive slave law in that vicinity. Mr.. Fill
more, where is your proclamation!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

A HAPPY MAN.-The editor Of tho
Pittsburgh Chronicle says--"Talk about
enjoyment Of wealth-it never can be
enjoyed! An abundance is a heap OF
misery. A man who owns house, .
small farm, small wife, a big dog, a
COW, two or three fat pigs, and dozen
children, ough, to be satisfied. II he
amt he never can be.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

The Supreme Court of the State OF
Missouri, decided on the 18th inst, that
the merchants Tax Law" of that State
is unconstitutional. This will allow
produce from other States TO pass into
ST. Louis again without being taxed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

Fhz Henry Warren is TO be transfer
red from his office Of Second Assistant
p. M. g., to that of First Assistant, in
place of Maj. Hobbie who is about to
yacate that station.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

~ "That's very mild cheese"
said the grocer. 30 yes" replied an
old squaw who stood near it, she berry
MILE smell UNI fwo mile.."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
OTTUMWA. IOWA:
"Thc improvements"


"We would like 10 see the people and
the press throughout the entire valley
fully awakeson this snbjcct; let every
journal speak out fearlessly and openly
and let there be meetings called and reso-
]utions adopted in each town, and we
have no doubt that the result will be a
passage by the Legislature Of such laws
as vii! render the grant Immediately a
valuable.
-
"We would ike 10 see our neighbors
throw off their old maidish habits of
grumbling and scolding and speak out
openly and manly on this subject"
Republic.
During the session of the last Legis-
lature and subsequently,, we urged the
hypothecation of bonds upon the river
lands in order 10 make it ava liable at
once. On that ground we stood alone,
at that time, and had the mass of the
Democratic party to oppose, among
whom we always classcd lie Sen. Ed-
tor Of the Republic. With the excep-
ton of Hon. B. Royston, then in the
Senate, the Bond system had hardly an
other advocate in this county, amongst
the Democracy--or we may say, in the
the Des Moines Valley. At the time
the Old Board were ous,ed, and new
Z one put in nomination by the Democrat
ic party, il was understood 10 have been
upon the Bond question that that change
was made. Because il was then known
that the Depocratic party, as mass,
opposed that means of carrying on the
improvement. We do not know that
the present Board pledged eternal hos
tiliiy TO hypothecation, but we do know
that the then dangerous @ doctrine Of
hypothecation, advocated by Hugh w.
Sample and Charles Cookery, was the
immediate cause of their political deaths.
II looks, 10 us, ridiculous in the Re-
public to call upon US to "throw off our
old maidish habits, and speak out man.
ly on this subject" when we have al
ways adroccted-whle the Senior edi-
tor OF that paper opposed (by giving his
undivided support 10 the present Board)
The very doctrine they now are plead
ing for-that of hypothecation.
We as warmly insist for that course
to be pursed by the Legislature as we
ever did, and only refer io.past events
to show how utterly inconsistent our
neighbors Of the Republic are, when
they call upon us TO come out upon
subject which they are well aware we
have spoken uponfrequently, and urged
its adoption as the only means of secu-
ring to us the improvement Of our beau
,iful river--which we, as well as every
other man who has made This fertile
Valley his home, so earnestly desires;
and considers in the way it now stands
10 be the greatest drawback upon our
prosperity.
If the Republic is anxious, and truly
1t appears TO be, we will give it our
platform, which is: A RE-ORGANI-
ZATION OF THE BOARD AND A
REDUCTION OF THEIR SALA-
RIES; THE MULTIPLICATION
OF BONDS, BASED UPON THE
GRANT; AND A SPEEDY COM
PLETION OF THE IMPROVE
MENT.
The above is our Platform, the PEG
Piles Platform; il is good one, and
the united voice of the people of the
Des Mones Valley demand a compliance
with its acquisitions by our State Legis-
lature. If the means of pushing the
work ahead is not granted by them, be
the odium cast upon their own heads.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29
ABOLITIONIsM.
From a well-known journal before

From well-known journal before us
the North Star, edited by Frederick
DougiasS--we extract the following
paragraphs:
at may properly be asked, would not
the Devil do well 10 RENT OUT HELL and
move TO the United States and rival, if
possible, President Fillmore and his po-
liical followersl If he can beat them
at the game Of SIN, the change will be
well. Would not fallen Senators make
wise and humane Senators, compared
with Cass, Clay and Webster! The
fugitive slave might have rejoiced had
these men have had the experience of a
lost being, or Fillmore the soul Of Sa-
tan. The world must be convinced that
damned spirits would do better, and hon
or more the Representative Hall, than
such men as Bssell, Brown, Buel, Eli
OFT. Fuller, Gilbert, Elibbard, Mann,
Miller and Walden. God grant that
"The!r names may rot on the scrollof time"
DuL Il IIiinOTt utdTtIcSS pOsluUHs III
decision of character, and the want of a
virtuous soul, have rendered him despi.
cable in the eyes of the good, and con-
temptible in the just opinion Of the bad.
In seeking to please tyranls, he has lost
the favor of all. And alas! the true
Church of Christ can no longer pray for
the success of his trucking adminis,ra-
ton. Ii has given their souls to the OPP
pressor, and their bodies TO the prison,
if they dare do their duty in obedience
10 Christ. In view of such facts, it is
my candid conviction that the record of
the internal regions can exhibit no black
er deeds than the American archives.
Another denounces the Revolution as
an abortion, and Washington a mere
nothing; Taylor a cu,-,hroat, butcher,
and son Of Satan; while third calls
down everlasting damnation on the noble
Patriots OF 1916. The Sentinel should
publish this article from its political yoke
fellow.-Dmfy Uisconsip.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

Texas has made demand upon the
President for better defence Of hel
frontiers from Indian invasion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

II The Plank Road. leading GU
from Burlington, is completed to Mid
dletown-6 miles.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

Col. Richard NJ. Johnson was lying
dangerously i'll, at the last accounts. He
was in Frankfort. attending to his duties
as legislator.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

Over $4,000 of the counterfeit bill.
on the Missouri Bank have arrived a
New Orleans from California.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

H A new daily paper, 10 support .he
Union, is about to he started at Wash
ing.on City. II is 10 be called the Con-
stifution.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

The population of Ireland is the poor
est, and her church the wealthlest in
Europe. { "
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

~ A Kentucky editor, strongly op-
posed to camp meetings, says he has no
notion of camping out on the road to
heaven.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-29

A RELIc.-One of Gen. Marion S
men, Azariah Doty, aged one hundred
and five years, now resides in Tennessee.