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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

The GALPHIN CLAIM.-Mr. Crawford
has adopted a correct course Of proceed
ing in reference to his connection with
the Galphin claim, and one which the
justice of Congress should approve
When reports were first published pre-
judicial to his character in relation to this
matter, he promptly applied to the House
of Re lJresentatlyes to have an inyestiga-
ton of his conduct. The report Of the
committee, that the amour: of interest
was paid contrary to law, having been
approved by the House, he has now de-
sired that the whole subject shall be SUBJ
mitted to judicial investigation; and
will refund the money received by him
should the decision be against him.
This is fair and honorable. The claim
was paid on the opinion Of the Attorney
General, and the correctness Of tina. o.
pinion will be either sustained or invaIi-
dated in the Judicial investigation which
Mr.. Crawford courts. Let the whole
matter go 10 the Supreme Coult, the only
tribunal properly qualified to decide the
important points made in the report of
the House committee. We are quite
sure that the Attorney General will be
well pleased to have his opinion subject
ed to such scrutiny .-Battimore Clip
per.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

~ The Republic men say that Geo.
Gillaspy twill receive an overwhelming
vote next M onday." That ssoverwhelm.
ing" is stupendous word with the Re-
public men. Better be cautious gents;
boys playing with thunder-bolts is dan
gerous. George and the whole crew OF
you, might find yourselves "overwhelm-
ed'' by this overwhelming vote vet. As
to the vote in these "diggins," we are
happy to agree with our neighbor, thai
SO far as George is concerned, there will
be good deal Of over in the vote -bui
we differ with them as to the rest of the
word--it should be fhrOwing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
n LET EVERY VOTER IN
THE DES MONIES VALLEY RE.

n LET EVERY VOTER IN
THE DES MONIES VALLEY RE.
MEMBER that if the Wing candidates
for The Legislature. Messrs. Knox, Dud-
ley and Ogden, are elected, they stand
pledged TO the people 10 make every ex-
erlion in their power to effect the RE-
PEAL of the clause in the law which
allows the secretary of the Board OF
Public Works &ksfor furnishing each
settler on the 1sser Lands with his deed.
Many setf6ss who have had to enter
their farms in several entries, will by this
odious law have to pay over to the sec
rotary 3, 4 and 5 dollars, unless this
law is repealed this winter.
Voters of Wapello! look to this inn
portant matter while it is in your own
power. If you neglect to elect men
who will save you from the avarice Of
office-holders, the fault will be with your
selves.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

'Why does he not advise the voters
10 vote against George G.. Wright, whig
candidate for congress, who voted for
and advocated The passage of the law al
lowing the Secretary of the Board. oil
Public Works one dollar for making out
and recording each ratent!-Repubtc.
Simply because Mr.. Wright NEVER
VOTED to allow the Board 81, or no
other sum for making out and recording
deeds. The above charge against Mr..
Wright is as sheer fabrication, and as
base calumny as ever was Matched up
by designing men, driven to the very ex-
tremity of desperation.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

1--WE are confident from what we have
heard, that he Hem, will receive an
Overwhelming majority of the votes cast
on next Monday Republic.
We admire your confidence. but pity
your judgement. Overwhelming" did
you sayl All, indeed, you are right
HEM will be SO completely oyerwhelm-
ed tina: he win stand amazed after the
election and say, ibid the storm do
much damage about here; did it hit any
one besides me?''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
WAsH1NeroN. july 26. Q p. ".

SENATE-The Omnibus bill was taken
up, the pending motion being Mr. Rusk's
amendment to Mr.. Bradbury resolution,
so as TO provide that in case of inaciion
on the part of the commissioners to set
tie the boundary of Texas, she shall be
admitted to all her rights East of the Rio
Grande, which she possessed at the
time of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo,
or at any lime since its ratification.
Mr.. Dayton opposed the amendment.
If it was so modified as to include the
rights of the United States, it would be
unobjectionable
After long debate Mr.. Rusk's amend
ment was rejected---ayes IL: nays 50.
Mr.. Clay moved TO amend the amend
ment, by adding proviso that the rights
of the United States to Texas shall re-
main unimpaired, if the commissioners
shall fail to provide line satisfactory to
both parties.
After some debate, Mr.. Clay with
drew his amendment.
Mr.. Seward offered an amendment,
making provision for the admission OF
New Mexico. as State, by proclama-
ZION of the President, and supported his
amendment by contending that New
Mexico was entitled to the admission un-
der the treaty OF Guadalupe Hidalgo.-
He considered and argued the objections
urged against her admission, ard the pro-
priety and expediency of such meas
ure.
After lengthy debate, Mr.. Seward s
amendment was rejected. Yeas l.,
Nays, AZ.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
~ JOSIAH Dickinson. a lad of som

~ josiah DICKINSON, lad of some
IL years old, living with D. F. Gaylord,
Esq, was killed in this place on the 29th
inst. by a horse. He was going into the
stable, when the horse kicked him on
the temple bone, fracturing the skull and
producing death in few hours. He
leaves two sisters and a brother to la
ment his sad death. This should be a
warning to boys to be careful in approach
ing fractions horses.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
WASHINGTON. July "a,


IMPORTANT. --Senator Pearce, of Ma
ryland, has declined to accept the office
of Secretary of the Interior in the new
Cabinet. He will retain his place in the
Senate, and will thus prevent the appoint
ment of Locofoco Senator, who might
vote against the Compromise Bill.
Dispatches have been received from
Mr.. Clay, Charge DIES Atfaires to Portu-
gal, which state, that Portugal will pay
the claims of our citizens against thai
Government.
The Compromise Bill ,ciH pass.
Gov. Criltenden has sIgnifed his ac-
ceptance of the office Of Attorney Gen
eral.
Ex-Secretary Ewing has returned to
the practice of law. The Intelligencer
Gtis presumed by authority announces
the appointment of Gen. Scott to be
Secretary of War, and Commodore
Warrington, Secretary of the Navy, both
7 no tenn. The appointment of Captain
Shubrick to the Navy Yard at Philadel-
phia has been revoked at his own request
The Intelligencer learns from Com
modore Morris, that all the Contoy pris-
oners have been released except seven
two of whom are detained for trial and
and the others for witnesses.
The Union Of to-day publishes let
ter from Texas, threatening the territori.
al Government with '.war to the hilt,
and repudiating all compromise, unless
her rights 10 Santa Fe are acknowledged
Volunteers for Santa Fe are pouring into
Texas.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

H The Js6srsonian asks. "wher
and where did Dodge call for 8 cheers
for Barber, the Commissioners Clerk Of
Monroe county, of Kanesyille Poll-book
notoriety?
We can tell him. II was at Demo-
cratic Barbecueas few weeks previous to
the Presidential election, held at Eddy
vile in this county. Many Of the citi-
zens Of this place. both Wings and Dem
ocrats, were present, and heard Dodge
call for 3 cheers for Barber. Some Of
the Democrats up this way, think that
the Editor of the Jefiersonian is very
veydanf, on that he is wilfully ignoran,
of the small doings that make up the
political history Of Cesar the Great.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

ED'The Wheat and Oats harvest, in
this section, is nearly got in. The Fall
Wheat (of which there was not much
sown last FalD is good; but the Spring
Wheat is generally light, owing to the
ravages of the Chinch Bug. The Oal
crop is very abundant and heavy. The
prospect for large Corn crop was never
better in this part of the Valley. The
Timothy crop, which is about all cut, is
exceedingly fine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
voters OF the Des moines valley


Do you want an able and efficien
representative in Congress! ESQ go tc
the polls on Monday, and vote for George
G. Wright. He is in favor Of the extension
of the River Grant, and warm and con-
sistant friend of internal Improvements.
He is for donating the public lands now
in the limits of Iowa, TO the Stale for
internal improvements.
He is for Senator Webster's Bill, CIV
ing to every actual settler l60 acres Of
the Public lands, as home for himself
and family.
He is plain, unassuming and honest
man, universally popular wherever he is
known, and no man can, or will, make
greater exertions to secure the best in
terest of the District than Mr.. Wright.
He has been endorsed in his own Go. by
handsome majority, although it is a
strong Democratic county; this is a
stronger recommendation than any one
can give him. H
Our Legislative, State and county can.
didates, are good men, worthy Of the sup
port Of The intelligent freemen of Iowa
and if elected will leave nothing undone
to secure your interests and happines:
and best good of the county and State.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

~ The editors of the Republic in
speaking about the Extra Dollar, work
themselves up into terrible rage; and
such meteoric showers of sits false,''
sits lie,' ''a tissue of falsehood," &c.,
fills their last sheet that ones hair rises up
and you would think you are to be swal-
lowed alive But we are getting little
accustomed to the "critter," and they
are nothalfas ''dangersome" as they take
on TO be. And we feel assured that they
do not feel anything like as bad as they
look. Now, if they did, the people that
are left in town, since the Cholera fright.
ened some away, would be taken with a
sudden leaving. But here is the state
ment of the Courier, which called down
the above mentioned meteoric shower on
our devoted heads:
"The Board of Public Works, not
content with 81 extra when the River
Lands were entered, now exact another
when the deeds are given out.
We appeal to every man who has en-
tered River Lands under the old Board,
and who then paid an Extra Dollar. if it
is not strictly true that another dollar is
now demanded on the delivery of the
deeds. This is all true and people know
it, the denial and clustering of the Re-
public men 10 the contrary notwithstand-
ing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
OTTUMwA, IOWA:
Friday Morning, Aug. 2, 1850.
VOTE I'm YOUR OWN TOWN.
SHIP

II would be well for the people 10 re-
collect, that, as the election law now
stands, they will have TO vote in their
own townships, il they vote at all, and
we hope none will stay away from the
polls, but that all will go and vote for the
best interests OF their country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

The Independence Commonwealth
says that Mr.. James Brown has obtain
ed monthly contract for carrying mail
from independence to Salt Lake City,
1t is to commence on the lst of Sep
TENDER.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

The Grand Division of the Sons of
Temperance of this State, was in ses-
sion las. week at Dubuque, but transacted
no business OF importance. The next
session is 10 be held at Muscatine, on the
Ord Wednesday of October next.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

THE RULING PAssIoN.--It is stated
that previous to the last words of Gen.
Taylor, 81 am prepared to meet DEATH"
&c., he said to one Of his physicians:
"You haze fought a good fight, bit
gOu cannot make stand"
Thus indicating the consciousness of
his approaching dissolution, and the ar
my simile that was running in his head.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

A letter from Washington states thai
the lists of nominations sent by the late
President Taylor to the U. S. Senate,
and which are yet before that body, will
not be Withdrawn by President Fillmore.
This is said to be the decision made by
the Cabinet, and it is in conformity with
the Presidents views.-Mo. Rep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

BosToN, July %.
The British steamer Asia, from Liv-
erpool 18th inst, via Halifax, arrived
here at half past 6 this evening.
DENMARK AND PRUSSIA.
Great fears are now entertained of
war between Denmark and Prussia, and
small vessels were anchored near the Is
land to support Denmark if she needs
help.
RUSSIA.
Two great battles have taken place be-
tween the Russians and Circassians, in
which both parties sustained immense
loss.
PORTUGAL.
Nothing further Of interest has been
received from Portugal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
WASHINGTON, July "a.

SENATE. The Compromise Bill was
taken up.
Mr.. Foote withdrew, temporarily, his
pending amendment.
Mr.. Bradbury then moved his amend
ment providing for the settlement of the
boundary of Texas by joint board of
commissioners to be appointed by The
United States and Texas.
Mr.. Rusk moved 10 amend by substi-
tuting recognising the title of Texas to
the Rio Grande, in accordance with the
act of the Republic of Texas defining
the limits"
The amendment was rejected-yeas
Is, nays "a.
Mr.. Hale moved 10 amend the amend
ment by adding the provision, "that UNI
til the duties of the board of commits
sioners shall have been completed, the
rights of the United States and Texas
shall remain as they now are"
Mr.. Rusk requested Mr.. Hale to mod
ify the amendment, shat those rights
shall remain as they were prior to 18th
March last"
A debate ensued. and without the
question being taken the Senate adjour-
ned
HoUsE.-The House in Committee of
the Whole on the State of the Union
laid aside the California bill and took up
the bill making appropriations for West
Point Academy. The debate took We
ry rambling turn, in the course of which
Mr.. Wilmot spoke at some length in ia
vor of the admission of California.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
BY THE TELEGRAPH,
Cabinet Appointments.
FOR THE MO. REPUBLICAN.

WASHINGTON, July 20.
Mr.. Webster, Secretary of State;
Mr.. Bates, of Mo-, Secretary of War;
Mr.. Corwin, Of Ohio, Secretary Of
the Treasury;
Mr.. Graham, of N. c., Sec. of the
Navy.
Mr.. Crittenden, Attorney General;
Mr.. Hall, of N. Y, Postmaster Gen.
eral; !.
Mr.. Pearce, of Md, Secretary Of the
Interior.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

Over 10000 bushels OF new wheat
was received in st. Louis on the 2lst
aud 22nd ult. Prime wheat rs to 80
cents was the highest market price.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
PORTLAND, Me-, July 25.

Mr.. Hamlin was to-day elected U. s.
Senator in both Houses OF the Legisla-
ture--in the House on the second ballot,
in the Senate on the third. The partic-
ulars as to votes are not given.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

CINCINNATI, July 90.
Deaths from cholera 80, other diseases
SO, the disease is extending through the
country, and in many places attacks have
been most violent.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
LOUISVILLE, July 90.

The cholera is abating. Interments
in last twenty four hours-cholera IL,
other diseases l3. The deaths from
cholera have nearly all occurred in one
particular district.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

The Office Of Sec. of the Treasury
was rendered TO Mr.. Vinton, Of Ohio,
but he declined il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
WASHINGTON, July 25.

SENATE.-After the reception of petit
tons and reports, Mr.. Cass' resolution
inquiring into the expediency of forbid
ding The exercise of civil authority by
military officers of the United States,
was taken up.
Mr.. Houston addressed the Senate in
reioinder to Mr.. Pearce's reply to his
former speech charging the late Presi-
dent with being actuated by spirit oil
jealousy and vindictive animosity to-
wards Texas, both as military chief
tain and Executive officer OF the Gov
eminent.
HousE.-Mr. Young, from the Com
mittee on Agriculture, reported back with
amendments the bill TO encourage Agrit
cult ure. giving, without cost, to every
man and woman, head of family, and
citizen of the United States, one hun
dred and sixty acres land, provided he
or she cultivate the soil.
Mr.. Johnson, of Tennessee, said that
the bill was OF more importance than
any other which could be presented to
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02
Wing Ticket.
ELECTION, MONDAY, sth AUG.

For Governor,
JAMES L. THOMPSON.
Secretary of State,
ISAAC COOK.
Auditor,
WILLIAM HI. SEWERS.
Treasurer,
EVAN JAY.
Treasurer of Board of Public Works,
JAMES NOSLER.
For Congress,
GEORGE G.. WRIGHT.
For State Senator,
PETER KNOX.
For Representatives,
EDWARD DUDLEY.
THOMAS g. OGDEN.
For District Clerk,
JOHN g. CAMPBELL.
Judge of Probate,
JOHN ID. DEVIN.
County Commissioner,
CLEMENS GLEASON.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-08-02

A Grand Division of the Sons of
Temperance was lately organized in
England,
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Tolegraphic.

PIrTsBURo October 30.
GENEaAL TAYLoR's REMAINs-SrATE OF THE
RvKR.-The mortal remains of General TIA lor, ac-
companied by Colonel Taylor and Major Bliss, ar
rived here OH Sunday evening, and were escor ted
yesterday to the steamer Navigator by military
and civil procession comprising Governor Johnston
Attorney General Darrah, the judges of the su-
preme and county courts, and many citizens. The
remains were deposited on board and proceeded en-
route for the final burial place. 1t was solemn
and impressive spectacle.
The iavoritc horse Old Whitley was delayed by a
break in the canal, which will be repaired to- day.
There three feet water in the river 8
channel, and rising.
BosToN, Tuesday, Oct. %.
Knight has again been arrested on a charge OF
conspiring to kidnap Ellen Chats.
committee was last night appointed to wait on
Messrs. knight and Hughes and ask them to leave
the city. This it is thought they will not do, as
they have number Of times announced their de-
termination to remain until they had accomplished
their object.
BosroN, October 80.
search the United States Hotel to day for slave
pursuers, but were refused Knight and Hughes
still remain in Boston. Much excitement prevails.
ALBANY, Tuesday Oct. %.
ACCIDENT TO A FERRY BoAT-Betwecn five and
six o'clock this morning, the horse ferry boat
ming between this city and Greenbush sprang q
plank soon after leaving the latter place. causing
the boat almost instantly to fill with water.
There were on board at the time ten horses and
wagons, four of which carried off by the force
of the current The boat drifted alongside of the
steamer Swiftsure, when the latter vessel took of
what remained on board.
Fortunately no lives were lost, although about a
dozen or more persons were on board.
NOBLE, Ala, Oct. 81.
FRosT AT THE SoUrH.-A severe frost occurred
here on Friday and Saturday evenings, which has
done much damage to the young cotton.
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One OF GoLDsmITH's BLUNDERs.--Lord Clare and
the Duke Of Northumberland had houses next To
each other lin Bath) of similar architecture. Re-
turning home one morning from an early walk,
Goldsmith, in one Of his frequent fits of absence,
mstook the house, and walked up into the Dukes
dining room, where he and the Duchess were about
to sit down. Goldsmith, still supposing himself in
the house Of Lord Clare and that they were visit
ers, made them an easy sautation, being acquaint-
ed with them, and threw himself the sofa in the
lounging manner of man perfectly at home. The
Duke and Duchess soon perceived his mistake
and, while they smiled internally, endsavored,
with the considerateness of we'll bred people, to
prevent any awkward embarrassment. They ac-
cordingly chatted socially with him about matters
in Bath, until, breakfast being served they invited
him to partake. The truth at once flashed upon
poor needless Goldsmith; he started up from his
free and easy position, made confused apology for
his blundcr, and would have retired perfectly dis
concerted, had not the Duke and Duchess treated
the whole as a lucky occurrence to throw him in
their way, and exacting promise from him &c
dine with them.
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BALTIMORE. Oct. ao-b d. m

DALTlmObk, OCl. oV-O p
The will Of Mr.. John McDonogh, a native of this
place. recently deceased, has created considerable
interest amongst citizens, and no little among
those who consider themselves objects Of charity
Although he has left the greater bulk Of his fortune
for charitable purposes, yet he is not without
sure in negecting look after the interests of his
relatives HE small bequcst TO his sister who re-
sides here, has been the subject Of much comment
She has been, as understand, and is STILL in very
INDECENT circumstances.
There is nothing of local interest worthy of note
The grandson OF General Lafayette arrived here
last evening, and is stopping at tho Eutaw House.
A very distressing case of suicide occurred here
yesterday morning at the residence Of the de-
ceased, Mrs. Hindes, who lives in Lee, near
Charles street. About midnight infant child
in the bed with herself and husband commenced
crying, and Mr.. H. about TO get up and obtain
n light, but Mrs. III. requested him TO lie still, and
she would get up for IL she did so, and went out,
saying she going after some matches. In the
mean time Mr.. H. fell asleep, and about O'Clock
called by lady in another apartment, a Wis.
tier of Mrs. H. who stated that che heard sngu-
lar noise in the garnet, and thought robbers were in
The house. Mr.. II. called for his wife, who he sup
posed lying in bed beside him. but not finding
her, obtained light, and rushed TO the garret,
when a most horrd sight met his gaze; the floor
lay Mrs II. in pool of blood and her left arm hor
rbly cut to the bone just above the elbow, and she
nearly insensible. A physician was Immediately
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CHILpREN,s HOSIERY.

THILDREN'S bleached and unbleached, mixed
~ and black cotton Hose, all sizes, from No. TO
No. I.
Also, children's worsted Hose, all sizes.
Woollcn, silk, and cotton Gloves for children all
sizes and grades with Cashmere, Merino, Alpa-
ca, (lambs' wool, Scotch wool
Raw spun and English silk Hose, all grades, col
ors, qualities and styles, for ladies.
would call particular attention to my stock Of
all kinds of Hosiery, Gloves &c, TO which there is
great care taken in the selections.
G.. w. VERIFY,
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Centre Market.
Oct 24-d2w News, I'm