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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
The CaIiforniaus.

Several companies bound for Calfor-
MIA have passed through this place du.
ring the past week. Among the rest we
noticed the company OF Henry Clay
Ross, from Fairfield. Mr.. Ross had
two good Wagons with FIVE horses to
each. The horses were well selected
The company were all young men,
looked hale and hearty, and if we mis-.
take not will stand the sight of the Ele-
plant and collect some of The .syelow
Dirt
Most of the boys from this county
will leave in the course of ten days or
two weeks. Most Of them 90 with
horses. The number from this county,
from the best information we can get,
will not vary much from 100. They
will leave many sad and heavy hearts
behind them, and will carry with them
I the best wishes of many friends for their
prosperity in California and safe return
with Golfers well filled with gold.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
wThe bill introduced into the Ser

g'rhe bill introduced into the Sen.
ate by General Dodge, to aid in the con-
s'ruciion of rail road from the Missis-
sippi TO The Missouri river, sets apart all
the lands belonging to the United States
for thirty miles wide on each side of said
road, making in all strip of sixty miles
from river to river, to be applied to the
building of said road. 1t also provided
that where lands embraced within the
progressed grant have been sold, an
equivalent in other government lands
shall be given TO the State.
The extent of the grant, as proposed,
would indicate that the road, if made, is
10 be regarded as main link in the great
Atlantic and Pacific railway. What It's
fate is to be we have no means of judging.
The bill donates the land to the State,
and leaves the route TO be designated by
the Legislature.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Boy FoUND.-Thomas p. Street, who
was announced as lost, in the last No.
Of this paper, has been found.

The New STEAM Saw MILL erected
in this place by ]. ]. Adams e. Co., is
now in operation. The engine is hard
to beat and works well. This mill
promises to remunerate its enterprising
proprietors well for their trouble and ex-
pense. Several more of the same SORT
are needed to supply the greatly increa.
sing demand for lumber.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

MISSISSIPPI AND CALIFoRNIA.-Two
meetings have been held in Jackson
both called without regard TO old party
distinctions. At the first meeting seri-
es of resolutions were passed charging
Presidents Polk and Tavlor with betray-
ing the South; that the admission of Cal
ifornia would be fraud on the South.
The subsequent meeting passed Sc
ries Of counier-resolutions, in which they
deny that there is proof of any improp-
er influence having been exerted TO cre-
ate State Government in California;
that the admission of California as a free
State is not such an emergency as should
lead the people Of Mississippi to pur-
sue course endangering the Union.
Both meetings were composed of gem
tlemen of the highest responsibility, and
at each, the subject was discussed pro
and con.
This is good feature. The people
are becoming tired of these one-sided
meetings. u is only by fair discussion
that correct public opinion can be form
ed. II is wei. known that our columns
are open to those who differ from US, and
we shall be glad to present to our readers
the views of others as well as our own.
We ARE FOR THE UNION AT ALL EVENTS.
Let those who want to take slaves to
New Mexico or Deseret fight out the
question. We have no idea of being
driven out of the Union on such an alb
straction.--N. O. Crescent.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

For all hardened Jumps, gals, stiff
complaint, distemper. sore eyes, blind
ness, fatulent cholic, sweeay, &c., in
horses, III. G. Farrell's Arabian Lini-
ment has acquired reputation that no
medicine of the kind ever enjoyed; and
is equally efiicacious for erysipelas,
coughs, and colds, salt rheum, sick head
ache, sore throat, sore breasts, cfilblains,
&C., in man.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
IT'S THE MECCA OF THE SrArEs.'.-

IT'S THE MECCA OF THE STATES
A person who accompanied Gen. Tay-
Tor in his late visit to Richmond, gives
The following description of the scene as
the steamboat passed Mount Vernon:
"We were now passing Mount YER
non. The President approached the
guards of the boat, and gazed at il very
attenlively. Some one remarked, "For
fifty yeas no boat or ship has passed
this spot, where lie the remains of the
illustrious dead, without paying the sol
emn compliment of tolling their bell while
passing. No such honor was ever paid
to the memory of any OF the great dead. .
'.'ris the Mecca of the States" sol
EMMY added the President, without for a
moment moving his eyes from the spot.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
TO WOOL CARRIERS

THE SUBSCRIBER has beenappoii.
i sole agent for the State Of Iowa, for
Smiths Machine Cards,
and will constantly keep on hand large
supply. Such as
Dauffer Cards, Fitting do. Fancy do, to.
gether with every thing belonging to the
Wool Carding and Pulling business. Such
as a6
Comb Plates, Card Cleaners, Press Papers.
and Emory, with full assortment of Dive
Stuis, &C.; which viii be sold at st. Louis
prices. E. Z. GAY.
Burlington, Iowa, march l 1880 If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

New ADVERTISEMENTS the ad.
yertisement Of III. III. GR1rr1THs 4 Co.
Burlington, Iowa, in another column
Persons wishing TO make good bargains
would do well TO give them a call.
Our old friend s. RIcHARps, is in the
market again with a new stock of goods
adapted to the wants of this communi-
~. Call and see for yourselves.
See the card of Gown g. BRowN in
to-day paper They have just opened
line stock OF goods at Keokuk. Our
merchants aud farmers trading at that
place would do well TO call and examine
their stock before purchasing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
WASHINGTON, March -.

SENATE.-Afler some debate on the
motion, the Senate took up Mr.. Bells
resolutions of compromise, referring all
agitaiing questions to Select Committee
of l3-yeas "a, nays %.
Mr.. Cass rose to address the Senate,
when the further consideration of the
subject was postponed until tomorrow.
HOUSE. considerable debate, a
motion to print $4,000 copies Of Patent
Report relating to mechanism, and l00,-
600 copies Of same report relating to ag-
riculture, was agreed to.
The House then resumed the consid-
Grafton of the California message, Mr..
German having the floor. He made a
non-interyention speech.
In The Senate, the consideration of Mr..
Clay's resolutions was resumed. Mr..
Turney having the floor, spoke at some
length, taking the extreme southern
ground.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
IN + o w N!
VENT, vIDI, vIOI.

=
They come, they see, they Buy
Is the motto at the OrruMwA SroaE,
since the arrival of their Spring Stock by
the ssSlow and easy Line" They have re-
ceived several cords of
N w @ GODS,
which they will dispose Of at reduced pri-
ces, and which consist in part Of the fol
lowing articles, viz:
American, Englishand French Broad Cloths
Cassimeres, Satinetss, Boys and Mems
SUN MER YEAR.
And large assortment of Prints Cling.
hams OF every description and price.
Nous de lanes, alpaccas and bomb izin,s,
Bleached Shirtings and Drilinys,
Apron checks, and brown Holiln Is.
Canvass, padding AMI silk ssry.s,
Vestings. Shawls AMI silk Han lkf-s.
Silk Cravats Cotton AMI Linen hlkf's,
Plain AMI fig'd Jackonets AMI cam5fics,
Bishop Lawns and Bobinetts,
Laces, FootinSs and Edgings,
Swiss AMI Book mus,ius,
Hosiery and Gloves Of every description,
Straw ami Leghorn bonnets,
Superior lot of bonnet Trimmings.
Ribbons, Silk, Twist and Thread,
Hooks and Eyes, braid and cords.
Gimps, fringes, combs, buttons,
Heavy lot of brown muslins,
Ladies Parasols large assortment
Umbrellas good supply.
Also:
Hats, Caps. Bootsani Shoes. Groceries,
Hardware, Queensware, Iron,
Nails, Salt, &c. &c.
Our old customers and the public gener-
ally are requested to give us call.
s. RICHARDS.
Ottumwa, March 22l, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

n The Ohio fat girl was exhibited in
Sunbury, PA, recently. She is but
fifteen years old. and weighs 400 pounds.
She is accompanied by gentleman and
her sister. She is represented to in
crease in weightat the rate of one pound
q week.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

CHoLERA.-rhere was considerable
excitement at Montgomery, Ala, on Sat-
urday, the I'd inst, in consequence of
the appearance of the cholera among
slaves on plantations near that city
Fifteen or iwenty cases were announced
up to Saturday night.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

~ The Louisville Courier states thai
the Legislature of Kentucky, on We'd
nesday night last, passed bill in relation
TO divorces. giving to the Courts the priv
iIege Of granting divorces for which there
is now no provision. One Of these
states as sufficient cause the fact of a
man advertising his wiIe-made, we sup
pose, to suit the celebrated Lawrence
case. af
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
STEAMBOAT BURNED-Enghtful Los

STEAMBOAT BURNED-Erightful Loss
of LJe.-I'he N. 0. Picayune, OF the
the 7th. contains dispatch from Cahaw-
ba, Ala, of the previous day-which
states that the steamer Orline ST. John
was destroyed by fire the evening Of the
9Th, near Bridgeport. Thirty lives were
lost and every female OH board persisted.
All the officers except The second mate
escaped.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
March l3.

HoUsE.-An unsuccessful attemp. was
made to introduce tho credentials OF
Messrs. Wright and Gilbert, Represen-
iatives from California, together with her
constitution and memorial asking for adj
mission.
Mr.. Preston King offered resolution,
that all debate on The California Mess
age should cease on Wednesday next.
Laid on the table.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole and called for reports. The
Committee of Patents reported bill on
Woodworth's patent-which was re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole,
Mr.. Otis presented minority report.
Mr.. Hayman asked, but did not OBJ
tain leave, to present remonstrancc from
the people Of Wheeling, against the re-
newal Of Woodworth's patent.
Mr.. McLane from the Committee of
Commerce, reported bill for the erec-
ton of Custom House at Cincinnati.
which was referred to the Committee of
the Whole.
Mr.. Disney entered into close con-
stiiutional argument to shew that the
Constitution gave power to Congress re-
speeding the government of new Terrific
the people have right to es-
lablish their own laws and government.
of the action Of Congress.
Adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Notice to Presumption claimants.

LAND OFFICE, Fairfield, lowa.)
March 90, 1850.
NOTICE is hereby given, that pla,s
IN Of Townships Nos. 70 Of Ranges
81. 80, SO & "a; also. Townships "A of
Ranges 80 & 33 were received at this
office on the 18th inst.
GEO. WILSON. Register.
w. Ii WALLACE, Receiver. !.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Bound for the aDiggings,D

WILL sell my farm lying on the State
i Road from Alexandra to Rackoon forks
AT A GREAT BARGAIN
There is 100 acres of decided land, fftv
acres under fence. and thirty in cultiva-
ton; there is about 80 acres of good
timber. and the rest is prairie. There is
good house on it, suitable for tavern.
Said farm lies iii the North West corner
of Davis co., and half mile from the
corner Of four counties. in a good settle
ment, and is the best tavern stand in The
State. For terms apply 10 me on the
premises. VIM. WELLS.
March I8, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22
Notice.
State of Iowa, Z GO.
Monroe County.
William J. Stewart,
vs.: BILL FOR DIVORCE
Notice.

Mary E. Stewart.
In the District Courtfor said County, May
Term. A. d. 1850.
TIME defendant in the above entitled
j cause will take notice, that complain
ant on the 26th day of February, A. D.
1850, filed in my Office his petition for Di-
vorce, setting forth as cause for separation
wilful absence for more than one year from
this date.
Now unless said defendant shall appear
at the next term of said court and answer
said petition, the same will be taken as
true. and fnaldecree made pro confesso.
Witness, JONAS WESC0ATT, Clerk,
and the seal of the District Court of said
county hereunto affixed at the Office at
Abba, this 10th day of February, A. d.
1850.
VIM. M. Allison, Attorney for com.
march "a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

SENATE.-Mr. Douglass presented the
credentials of Messrs. Fremont and
Gwynn, Senators from California, and a
memorial asking admission. Laid on
the table and ordered to be printed. A
number of petitions were presented
against the extension of slavery and adj
hitting slave States An exciting debate
ensued, when finally motion to lay them
on the table prevailed.
The Senate then resumed the eonsid-
Grafton OF Mr.. Foote's proposition to
refer all exciting questions to select
committee Of ID: Several amendments
were proposed.
Mr.. Benton wished to modify it so as
to provide. that the select committee shall
not consider the question Of the admis-
sion Of California.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

~ Rev. Mr.. Wheeler in letter from
san Irane SEQ. says, 4 am trying To
rSsssl., % labor, to pray; and ! love my
week, bli, have never seen harder task
shan 70 gel man 10 look through lump
sf gold 10 eternity.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

distinctly understood that he considered
this government solemnly bound by law
to create new States out of Texas when
she shall contain sufficient popu!a' ION.
Slavery was excluded from California
and New Mexico by the law of nature,
which had erected an impossible barrier
10 its introduction there; this he consider
ed fixed fact. He alluded to the diff
Guilty arising from the failure Of the
North to give proper aid in the capture
of fugitive slaves--he thought the North
in the wrong, and the South in the righ,
lit was the cause Of great complaint on
the part Of the South. and one which the
North ough, TO remove. Concerning the
agitation in the North, complained Of by
the South, he observed that he had no
doubt but that during the last twenty
years, money enough had been sub
scribed in the North for the support of
abolition papers, societies and lectures,
TO purchase the freedom Of every slave
in the land. Mr.. Webster, in conclusion.
delivered most impressive and eloquent
tribute to the value Of the Union.
I Mr.. Calhoun replied to the sugges-
tons Of Mr.. Webster, and the Senate
then adjourned.
HOUSE --The House has been engaged
all day in hearing the personal explana-
tons of Messrs. Stanley and billiard.
WASHINGTON, March IL.
SENATE.-Mr. Seward ably reviewed
The whole question of the admission of
California, and gave his reasons at length
why she ought to be admitted. The
perpetual unity of this Empire, he said,
appeared TO hang upon the decision of
this day and hour.
California was already complete
State, and could never be less than that.
Nothing prevents her admission but want
of agreement among ourselves. Il was
insisted that the admission Of California
should be attended by compromise OF
the slavery question--he was opposed
to any such compromise. Legislative
compromises were all radically wrong.
In conclusion, he would vote for the ad-
mission Of California directly, without
condition, and without, qualification or
compromise.
Mr.. Bradbury gave notice that he
would. On Friday next, move TO take up
his resolution in relation to removals from
office by the present administration.
HoUsE.-After some unimportant bus
mess, the House went into Committee of
the Whole on the Presidents California
message, Mr.. Stanton, of KY, having
the floor. He contended that the Will
mot Proviso is in direct opposition 10
the Constitution; that citizens have a
right to take their slaves to new terrific
ries, he would vote for the admission OF
California, with suitable boundrics, pro-
vided provision be made for the bal
ance of States TO be admitted.
Mr.. Fowler was in favor OF admitting
California with her present constitution.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

!H Queen Victoria is about TO add
another to the population of Windsor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

Timber Land for Sale.
EORTY acres Of Timber Land, lying on
IL mile and quarter above Ottumwa,
will be sold at bargain and clear title
given if application is made soon. For
particulars enquire at the Courier Office.
March 22d, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

ROCERIES-A large quantity OF
NJ allkinds constantly on hand, trge,h.
er with Tubs. Buckets, Whips, am,
ope, for sale by A.. Nudge T. co.
may 9TH, l64o.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-22

March ID.
SENATE.-Mr. Baldwin accepted Mr..
Webster's modification. He thought no
practical results could be had from any
series Of resolutions; he was satisfied
that the only proper course would be to
keep the question of the admission Of
California distinct and separate; he was
prepared TO vote for her admission just
as she came.
Mr.. Cass conceded with Mr.. Clay's
opinion OF select committee, and looked
upon it as one more chance for settle
ment of the question, although he had
but little hope of such result. He
complimenied Mr.. Foote, and said he
had given an exhibiiionof moral courage
almost unequalled, when he had disarmed
the position taken by Mr.. Calhoun in
his speech. He observed that il was
well ascertained that no Wilmot Provi-
SO could pass the Senate. He thought
the fugitive slave bill ought to be taken
up and adjusted, so as to be satisfactory
to the majority, and passed. The pass
age of that bill would do much towards
better feeling on the part of the South.
Mr.. Calhoun replied to Mr.. Cass, and
observed that the only way to settle the
matter would be to amend the Constim-
ton as he had indicated. He held him.
self prepared, if the Union should be
dissolved, to show that Mr.. Cass had a
full share in producing that result.
After some further remarks the consid-
Grafton of the subject was postponed till
to- morrow.
The Census Bill was made the order
of the day for Friday.
The Senate then resumed the consd-
Grafton of the California message. Mr..
Douglass spoke till the adjournment.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
Big Brindlc.

In Nashville, many years ago, there resld-
ed gentleman of great hospitality, large for
tune, and though uneducled. WAS possessed
of hard knot sense. Col. w. had been also
Judge of the county court.
His elevation, however, had made him
somewhat pompous, and lie was very fond Of
using big words. On his farm he had a
large and mischievous OK. called Big Brin-
die which frequently broke down his neigh
bors' fences and committed other depreda-
tons, much TO The Colonefs annoyance.
One morning after breakfast, in presence
of some gentlemen who had staId with him
over night, and who were now on their way
TO town, he called his overseer and said 10
hm:
MIR. Allen, l desire you 10 impound Big
Brinde, in order that ! may hear no more
amin adversions OH his eternal depredd-
tlons.
Allen bowed and walked off, soreIy puzzled
10 know what the Colonel meant. So utter
Col. w. left for town, he went to his wife
and asked her what Col. w. meant by tel
ling him to 'mpound' the OK.
Why said she, the Colonel meant to tell
YOU TO put him i'll a PEN
Allen left TO perform the feat, FOR It was
no inconsderable one, as the animal was
very wild and vicious, aud after great deal
of trouble and yexalion he succeeded.
WELL said he, wiping the respiration
from his brow and soliloquizing, this is i'm
poundnr is its Now am dead sure the old
Colonel will ask me if | impounded Big Brn-
die, and I'll bet puzzle him as bad as he
did me-
The next day the Culnnel gave dinner
party, and as he was not arislocralIc, Allen,
The oyerseer, sat down with the company
Alter the second or third glass was discussed,
the Colonel turned to the overseer and said,
.Eh. Mr.. Allen, did you impound Big
Brindle, sir!
Allen Strengthened himself, and looking
around at the company, said
yes, did, but old Brindle transcribed
the impannel of the impound and scatterlo
phisticated all over the equinirnity OF the for
est
The company burst ITO an imm'derate II
oflaughter, while the Jionel : face reddene'
with discontinue.
sWhat do you mean by that, sir? sa''
lie.
sWhy. l mean, Colonel said Allen. tina
cd Brindle being prognosticated Win al
| ilea of the cholera, ripped and tared, snor'et
and pawed dirt, jumped the fence, luck u
the woods, and would not be imPoundeo nc
howl s.s xa,
Th;s was TOO mucl, the company roaret
.c.;n IN which the Colonel was forced u
;g;r and m the midst of the laughter; hiiei
jeft The table, saying to himself a ne went
.I reckon the Colonel won't ask me TO i'm
mound any more oxcn.'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-04-11
Seward and Webster.

Two of the leading whig statesmen of
the north, in the Senate have recently given
expression 10 sentiments in connection with
Iie ugitating subject of slavery, very dissim-
lar in character. And each has his party
Mr.. Webster has spoken in Il manner, il
must be acknowledged on all hands, any
thing but satisfactory TO the wings of the
north but alter coating the pill well with
sugar, some OF Them are making vigorous
attempts TO swallow it. On the other hand,
Mr.. Seward, of New York, a statesman now
occupying position certainly not less i'll the
party, has spoken in manner which, one
would think: would be in hi gh degree sat
sactory 10 the wings of The north. He has
advocated, in an able and logical manner, the
admission Of Callfornla,-he has gone to
the roots of the matter, and spoken well for
the country and the north. The leading
whig organs AT Washington, protesting TO
We the organs of the whole whig party, have
been chary in handling this subject, and
perhaps as careful OF the consciences of
northern wings as need be. But no sooner
did they see a prominent whig senator OF
the north deserving the position he had occu
pied, and the one he might be expected TO
occupy, than they took heart, and in the
bodness Of expected success, (having the
slavery interest really at heart) they showed
their hands. They found Mr.. Seward op-
posed TO Mr.. Webster. and forthwith seized
the cudgel in defence of the latter. The
speech of Mr.. Seward, of March / ltlI, is
warmly denounced iu the Republic news
paper, and its author next TO eXcommuDl-
Gated from the whig party. Ii is not to be
expected thar all this will be swallowed, and
The New York Tribune warmly attacks The
Republic for its structures upon the New
York senator. We notice that il is follow
ed by many of the wing papers Of the north
ard we apprehend that in the end Webster
will be written farther out Of the party than
Seward. All these iilile exhibitions are of
interest. There is truth in the remark of
the Union, that Stewards political character
is such IA TO shake ones faith in his political
honesty. But he must have his party, and
Webster must have his, and each mus have
adherenls.
Two stars keep not their motion in one sphere
Belfast Journal.