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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05

A pleasant writer in the Boston Daily
Journal thus sketches matters and things
ia Kingston, Jamaica:-
'.The city is on the south side of the
island protected by an arm of land, which
curves in front of it like sicle. This
is coral reef, covered with mangrove
and palm trees, and forming safe and
beautiful harbor. When you first enter
the city, the dilapidated houses that pre-
sent themselves, and the old dingy brick
garden walls, the unpaiated dwellings,
and the sandy unpaved streets, which
meet the eye as you advance, give it
desolate appearance. But when you
know more of what is within those walls,
all the unpleasant prepossessions are re-
moved.
The gardens are crowded with fra
grant trees and shrubs. The houses are
neat, cool and spacious. The floors, of
hard wood, are polished; The sea and land
breezes find free entrance through the
open doors and windows, and the peo-
pie, if you come to them with introduc.
lions of the right sort, are exceedingly
kind and attentive.
Some of the customs here are pecu-
liar. Let me paas through a days rou-
tine with you. You are asleep, under
musquito bars, lace, or the ordinary
net and early in the morning the SER
want enters, puts aside the guard, and
hands you cup of hot coffee, goats
milk improves the favor;) this gives you
courage to rise and take your bath, and
after that your breakfast walk. This is
the only hour for wearing out shoes
All the shopping and marketing is done
before 8 o'clock A. M. About this hour
you return to breakfast hearty meal.
Then comes the hottest part of The day,
for the land breezes cease to blow, and
the sea breeze is yet asleep. You read
lounge, and slap at the mosquitoes. AT
about / o'clock the trade wind visits
you, at first blowing gently, but ere long
slaming to the doors, floating back the
curtains, and auttering the leaves of your
book. They call it the doctor because
it comes laden with health. This con-
tinues until o'clock in the afternoon,
and makes the day delightful. When
this island is more known in our coun-
try il must become u great resort for in
valids, especially for those with pulmo-
nary diseases. A gentleman who had
resided here for several years, told me
that he had Witnessed the most wonder
fol recoveries of consumptives who had
come TO this island from Great Britain.
1t is the Italy of America.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05
New Tailor Shop.
nj. w. FOX.

TT AVING located in Ottumwa, is pre-
Ill pared to do tailoring in the best style.
Having had a number of years experience
in the business, he fiatters himself that h..
will be able to please all who may favor him
with their work. Cutting done on the shor
test notice. May 3st, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nRS. CAMPBELL HENDERSON,
~ having associated themselves in the
+ practice of medicine, tender their services
in all the various branches of their profess
ion TO the citizens of Agency city; and sur
rounding country.
July 9th. '49.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05
ID. r. Gaylord
A u C TT O N E E r /,

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
"lLL attend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time. for reasonable compensation.
lie may be found in Ottulhwa, unless absent
on business May 10Th, l849,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05

A suit is now pending at ST. Louis
claiming about forty acres of the western
part Of the city. II is valued $250,0 600.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05

1t is the max i'm with the Jews, that he
who did not bring up his son to some
honest calling, brought him up thief.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05
j. ID. Devin,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OTTUMWA. IOWA

OTTUMwA, IOWA
WILL practice in the Couils of Wappello
and other counties of the Third judicial Dis
trict, and i'm the Supreme Court. Prompt
attention given to the collection Of claims in
the river counties, and the sale of land war
rants. Aug. 8, 48.--ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05
MASONIC.

"A THE stated communication of Or
Ky TUMwA LoDGE No. l6, will be held
eIvN at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 25th day Of April, at o'clock p. M.
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. Bella WHITE, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05

Z TTORN EY "A r. LAW,

oTTUMwA. IOWA,
INV ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rd
w and 9th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State.
Ottumwa, JdGe 9Th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05

"Remember Me Pcr."-O. yes, we
all remember them and-"don'l do any
thing else"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05
James Baker,
.ATTORNEY At LAW,
OttumWa, Iowa.

: Office in the South Room Of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public.
and as such, will take the acknowledgment
OF deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga-
es, &c. December 7th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-05

HAS received the Fall and Winter
III Fashions for 1880, and is prepared to
do Tailoring on the shortest notice, in the
sneatest and most fashionable style, and on
,as reasonable terms as any other WORKMAN.
Cutting done in good style, as usual
MaySth, l849.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13
Destructive Fire.

On Thursday night last, (the 9TH inst,
the town of Beallsville, in this county, was
visited with very destructive fire, as will
be seen by the following letter from the gen.
tlemen who are the heaviest sufferers
The light of the fire was seen very plainly
at this place, distance of ten miles. We
are informed that persons living four and
five miles still farther south also saw the
light very distinctly. When we first saw
it, the idea struck us that it was "northern
light" and thought no more of it for some
few minutes, until some one suggested
that it was probably house burning some
short distance in the country. We, then,
with others repaired to the top of the mound
at the north end Of our town where we
could see distinctly that it was the burning
of some building, but at what distance we
could not tell. We supposed from its bril-
liancy that it could not be farther than four
or five miles off. The following is the let
ter above referred to, for which Messrs.
Welsh & Co., will please accept our thanks:
BEALLsvILLE, March 8, 1850.
Mr.. J. R. MORRIS.
Sir-Our Tobacco house, with its
entire contents, was burned to the ground
last night. Also the house of the Misses
Mary and Rebecca Cats; their household
goods were all saved. Our loss is not less
than fpe thousand dollarS-no insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown. 1t was
first discovered about o'clock. The
night was exceedingly calm, which ena-
bled our citizens, by most untiring exer-
tons, to prevent the further destruction of
Yours in haste, &c.,
ISAAC WELSH & Co.
From the known care and caution of
Messrs. Welsh & Co., we are led to be-
lieve that this fire was the work of an in
cendiary. -... ,.......
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13
For the Spirit of Democracy.

Mr.. EDlToR-The late meeting of citi-
zens at the court house, called upon can
didates for the constitutional convention,
to express their opinions as to the proprie-
ty of extending the right of suffrage to the
black population. In the opinion of the
subscriber such measure would be highly
INExPEDIENT and IMPROPER. These Peo.
pie ought to be treated with justice and
humanity, while they remain in the State
They are treated with justice and human
ity by our present system of Laws. II is
extremely doubtful whether the possession
of the right of suffrage would increase theil
real happiness. 1t is almost certain thai
the duties which we owe to the whole peo.
pie forbid the grant of that right to them
The subscriber is not willing to give them
the right to vote, or to extend to them the
privileges of the poor laws. tits believed
that good and solid reasoning can be ad.
duced for these positions; the Meeting did
NOT call for reasoning, but for the opinions
of candidates. sa mr.
In the latter part of December A. d. l843
the subscriber, as delegate from this coun-
ty, felt it his duty to introduce into the
House of Representatives bill to provide
for calling convention to alter our con.
stitution. II had an angry and tempestu.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13
The Convention.

j | have been informed, that at meeting
lately held in the courthouse, resolution
was adopted calling upon the candidates
for delegate to the constitutional Conven
ton, for their views relative to the expe
diency of granting the right of suffrage te
the colored population of this State. As
brevity is at all times desirable in answer
ing questions, | will state that am oppos
ed to granting the right of suffrage to the
colored population of Ohio. Many rea.
sons. founded upon the present condition
of that people, could be adduced in sup
port of this position. | have always be"
lieved that the two races cannot live peace.
ably, in the same community, on terms oi
equality. But no person would be more
gratiied than myself to see the colored
population in country Of their own-free,
prosperous and happy. Their lives and
their property should be protected.
My views upon other questions of Con-
stitutional reform, are we'll known to the
people Of the county 1t was my duty and
my pleasure, during the last campaign, to
advocate, through the columns of this pa
per, the call for Convention to amend the
constitution. During that time my views
were presented freely and fully to the Peo-
pie. They may be comprised in few words:
A cheap and efficient Judiciary SYSTEM;
the election of all officers by the people;
no appropriations from the State Treasury
except by the Legislature; the amount of
State taxes to be raised to be fixed by the
same power; no more internal improve
ments by the State, except the consent of
the people is first had by direct vote; the
burdens of taxation to fall equally upon
all, whether on the capital of the banker
or the farmer; the same liability of bankers.
to pay their just debts, as of private indi-
viduals; and codiicatioE of our laws so
that she that runs may read" and under
stand. These are some of the reforms
would desire to see engrafted in a new
constitution. There are no doubt others,
which, in the hurry of writing these few
lines, have omitted to mention.
A word as to my being candidate. |
have not such desire for Office as to force
myself before the people 10 the sacrifice Of
everything like harmony and concession.
| am willing to make any compromise that
the candidates, or the friends of the can
didates, can agree upon. Had the Cen
tral Committee called convention | should
have cheerfully abided its decision. But
as no such call has been made, | will a.
gree to any other fair and honorable mode
Of compromise that may be proposed
Some have suggested that the Central
Committee, consisting as it does of nine
teen members ought to make the selection.
To this will submit if other candidates
will do likewise. If there be no compro.
mise by the candidates whose names are
now announced, they will all be defeated.
Mark that. JAMES R. NORRIS.
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observations will not perhaps be deemed
out Of place. This is an occasion ofrare
occurrence. Perhaps few men will live to
see il repeated. All little personal and
petty considerations sink into utter insig-
ni6cance, when compared with the mighty
..terests of great People and their pos
.eri'J 1tis time to make solemn pause
IN y! our so>ial career; to think, to reflect, to
uiscuss ana len to act. We are about to
iay the foundations of new social edifce,
to shape the organic ins,itutions, of a great
and mighty people. Ii is an occasion
which calls for the very highest exertions
of the best qualities of the head and heart.
If patriotism, wisdom and sagacity are to
be found amongst us, this is the time to
Drlng them into exercise sol
Inc enemies of constitutional reform,
opposed the movement for six long years
on the express ground, that the meeting of
the convention, would be the signal for an
explosion of disorganizing. Jacobinical.
and agrarian principles; in one word for
the manifestation of the worst and lowest
feelings of the human heart. Heaven
grant that they may prove false prophets.
Still the occasion calls for circumspection.
And for one can net permit myself to
doubt that the awakened intelligence cfthis
great People, will either send capable and
faithful men to frame their organic laws, or
if mistaken in the character of their dele
gates, if these latter shall prove unfathful
or incompetent, will at the polls, reject the
result of their labors, as the work of un-
worthy hands. If this great movement
turn out fortunately, all will have cause to
rejoice; if unfortunately the best alienation
of our disappointment, will be the remem-
brance OF an honest and conscientious
discharge of our citizen-duties.
EDWARD ARCHBOLD. !
March 8. 1850.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13
The Election.

The crowd Of communications and new
advertisements upon our columns, still con-
tinues such as to exclude almost every.
thing Of an editorial character.
We would ask the people, however, il
they are preparing for the election on the
first day of April! Do they we'll consider
the great importance of going to the polls
on that day and casting their ballots for the
men of their choice9 Many important re-
forms will be brought before the May con-
vention, and the friends of these reforms
should not be idle.
Read the article on the first page Of TO-
days paper, headed "The Convention"
and learn what ought to be done by the
friends of a new constitution.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13

In Senate on yesterday the bill to abol
ish capital punishment, was ordered to be
engrossed by vote of yeas 16, nays 10
Mr.. Eckley, from the committee on
New Counties, reported back the bill tc
erect the county of Noble, and recon-
mended its engrossment.
Mr.. Whitman moved to postpone the bill
until the first Monday in December next
The question thereon being taken was
lost. Yeas II, nays Is.
Mr.. Whitman then moved to lay the bill
on the table. Lost, yeas 12, nays14.
The question was then on the amend
ment of the committee to attach the town.
ship of Ludlow and Jolly in Washington
county, to the county of Monroe, and it
was carried. Yeas Is. nays IL. (Apar-
ty vote. I"
The bill was then ordered to be engros-
sed for third reading. Yeas is, nays
II, as follows: d.
YEAs-Messrs. Barker, Beeson, Blake,
Broadwell, Burns, Conklin, Dennison,
Eckley, Hendricks, Harean, Lawrence,
Lewis, Olds, Salter, and Vinal-15.
NAYs-Messrs. Blocksom, Cunning
ham, Dimmock, Dubbs, Ferguson, How
ard, Myers, Payne, Simpson, Swift and
Whitman-11. UI ,f
To-day the bill for the new county of
Chester proposed to be formed out of the
counties of Tuscarawas, Harrison and
Guernsey,) received its quietus, for the
present, by being postponed until the next
session.
The bill to give re-charter to the Co.
lumbar branch Bank of New Lisbon
drew out an extended debate on the sub
ject of Banking in general and Bank tax
alton in particular, during which Mr. Eek
ley repeated his stereotyped remarks about
all creation, "and the rest of mankind."-
March 9.
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Ohio Legislature.

We make up our summary Of the Legls-
lature news, from the Daily Ohio States
man:
In Senate to-day. a discussion sprung
up on the subject of giving increased com.
pensation to the Physicians and Guards OF
the Penitentiary, during the prevalence Of
the Cholera in that institution. Before ac-
ton was had thereon, the resolution was
referred to q select Committee.
The bill to allow the people OF Ashland
county to vote yea or nay on the question
of removing their county seat to the town
of Orange, was debated at some length,
the bill was finally ordered to an engross-
ment, by vote of Yeas l8, Nays g.
Statesman March 6. ......
In Senate this morning, the bill in rela-
ton to temperance, and to make unlawful
the sale of spirituous liquor was debated
al some length, on amendments proposed
by the temperance committee as a substi-
tute for the original bill. This afternoon,
the Homestead Exemption bill is being dis
cussed. Statesman March 7.
Last night and this morning, q large
number of local bills passed the Senate,
among which was one to allow the people
of Ashland county to vote yea or nay on
the removal of their county seat to the
town of Orange.
To-day, the bill for the abolition OF cap
ital punishment was referred back from the
Judiciary committee with recommenda-
ton in favor Of its indefinite postpon ement,
which recommendation was vetoed by a
vote Of II to IA. Judging by this last
vote, the bill will pass the Senate.
The bill to erect the county of Walhond-
ing on yesterday afternoon, was ordered
to be engrossed by majority which would
seem to show that its passage through the
Senate, was certain.-Statesman, March 8.
The business in the House to-day was
of a purely local nature,
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Two Weeks Later from California.

Overland passengers from New Orleans
who reached that city in the steamer Ala.
bama, from Chagres, have brought to New
York San Francisco papers of the 18th
January, and Panama dates to Feb. 9th.
The Alabama brought one hundred pas.
sengers from Chagres, and about $500, 900
in gold dust, mostly consigned to merch-
ants Of New Orleans.
She also brought the regular Feb. mails.
We subjoin such extracts Of interests as
wc find in the California papers.
The Legislature, now in session at San
Jose, have passed an act which has receiv-
ed the approval Of the Governor, "author-
izing loan of money ($2OO,OOO,) to pay
Immediate demands upon the treasury
until permanent fund can be raised for
the purpose"
An opposition line Of steamships, to run
between San Francisco and Panama, is
about being organized.
The winter has been one of intense Sc
Sority and suffering The rain has flowed
in torrents, unheard of even by the sold
est inhabitant" of some twenty years
standing, The rivers and streams through.
out the country are very much swollen and
the lowlands under water
In consequence of the high waters, the
bad state Of the roads, and the scarcity Of
provisions in the mines. the digging opera
fions have advanced but slowly this winter
But when the spring opens few weeks
hence, new impetus will be given 10 in.
diyiduals and companies, and we hope to
hear Of extended and profitable operations
The buildings destroyed by the grea
fire in San Francisco are nearly all rebuilt
Dennison's Exchange was rebuilt in elev
en- days after its former edi6ce was hear
OF smoulderng ruins.
A sale Of water lots in San Francisco
came off on the Sd Of January, and
brought high prices.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13
Noble County,

By reference to the Legislative proceed
ings, it will be seen that the Noble county
project has passed the Senate, or rather has
been ordered to be engrossed, which is
equivalent to its passage, by vote of Is
to II. All those voting for it are wings
and free soilers except Mr.. Burns; and all
those voting against it are democrats ex-
cept Mr.. Swift who is iree-soil democrat.
The impression now seems to be that it
will also pass the House.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13

The old bond and security portions Of
the black laws, had been repealed by pub.
lie sentiment thirty years before the nomi-
nal repeal by the last General Assembly.
They fell to the ground because no man
would come forward to put them in execu.
ton. The repeal Of this testimony clause,
so beautifully described by the Louisiana
and Ohio Judges, was the only actual OPP
erative change made in the condition Of
| the black population; for the humbug indus.
triously set afoat just before the last fall
election, that the blacks were admitted to
the privileges of the jury box and the poor
laws, was as false as the Alcoran. And
this was we'll known to the authors, unless
indeed they were almost as ignorant as the
beasts that perish.
Fellow-citizens, indulge me in few
words with you, on the subject of election
eering humbugs. Do you not see that
they always originate with men of feeble
qualifications for the public service? With
men upon whom the eyes of the public
would never be turned spontaneously?
Having no merits Of their own thew must
build upon the ruins Of others or they can
not build at all. Men of ability have no
occasion to resort to artifce. They are
able to render us good service while in our
employment; and they are able to point
Quito us those paths public policy, which
wisdom and prudence direct us to pursue.
They never seek any aid from the vile arts
of slander and detraction, they have no
occasion for such arts. Every good man,
every generous man will rejoice to see the
humble children of poverty and affliction
rising into respectability and filling public
stations, provided they will bestow the La
BoR, which is absolutely necessary to ac.
quire knowledge and capacity. But un.
less we are false to our own dearest inter-
ests and to those of our children, we will
inexorably require men, who put them
selves forward for public places to adorn
their minds with stores of various knowl-a
edge. and to purify their hearts with man.
ly and virtuous sentiments. Then our
intercourse with candidates would be a
source of entertainment and improvement.
1t is now very often source OF contains
nation and degradation. en Hu
A VOTER. & ~
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13

The greatest remedy of the age seems to be The
celsbrased medicine called H. G Farrers Arabian
Liniment 1t is used as an external application
and n said to possess most onderful qualities for
healing, quieting pain. restoring pasied limbs. &c.
A friend had most severe bruise which threaten
ed modification; he had used several remedies TO
70 effect. v hen he was advisedto try H g Far
reh,s Arabian Lnlment. one bottle Of which en-
tirsly cured him. We have no doubt from the ex.
tent OF the injury, but for this excellent medicine
hs would have had serious time OF IL See Ad-
vertisement HH z 20
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1850-03-13
NEW NSTTrUTION.
Sherif's Proclamation.

D"C1 III . TOCIdTIIdCTUH. ------
\ PROCLAMATION is hereby made to
- all The qualified voters Of Monroe
county, Ohio. that an election wiV be held.
as required by Iaw, s.-r-. s..fen
On Monday, the 1st day of April,
A. d. 1850, atthe sereral places of hold.
ing elections IN said county, at lchich time,
1po Delegates 10 the Contention to repise,.
amend or change the Constitution of the
State. are to be voted for; one Delegate to.
represent The county Of Monroe, and one
delegate TO represent the counties Of Mon.
roe and Belmont; Of all aohich, notice is
gipen, pursuant to Iaao. 5s 1s.5L
M. MORROW, Sheriff; ,d-
March G 1870