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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25
Improvement Of the Ohio River.

The u. s. Senate has voted $4,000
for an experimental examination, with a
view to some important improvements
of the navigation of the Ohio River, hav-
ing been induced to vote this sum by the
merits Of scheme recently presented
by Mr.. Ellet, G.. E.. Mr.. E., in re-
cent paper, constituting one of the Smith
sonian contributions to knowledge, says
that less than million and quarter of
dollars will suffice TO supply the Ohio
with depth sufficient for boats Of five
feet draught; to carry an open and per-
manent river navigation up the Allegha-
ny to Franklin, and slack water navi-
CATION. during three -fourths Of the year,
from Franklin 10 the line of the Erie
Railroad in New York; improve the nav
igation of the Monongahela in Virginia,
and extend tina, of the Kanawha 20 or 80
miles above Point Pleasant, supplying
water powers Of unriyalled capacity and
permanence, on numerous lines of steam
boat navigation, and curbing most essen
tally the destructive power of the foods.
The total discharge of the OHIO in ordi-
nary low water, he says, is but 6,OOO,-
900 cubic feet per hour.
"a pipe, three feet in diameter, will
discharge very nearly 100000 cubic
fee: per hour under head of 60 feet
Six such pipes, then placed on dam
only go feet high, and provided with
proper valves, would emit water enough
10 double the quantity flowing down the
Ohio at its usual summer stage. And
if there were three such dams on differ
ent streams, and l2rpipes in each, and
one man TO superlntend each dam, and
obey the telegraphic signal to open or
close the valves--or an equipment equal
to three dams, higher than have been al
ready built in this country, and SO pipes
equal in diameter to the mains in Broad
way, and three men to manage the whole
the quantity of water could be increased
six-fold, and the navigation could be
maintained above five feet during all o.
binary droughts. AT the same time such
is happily the form of many of the wes-
tern valleys, that dams of double this
height can be often erected withou, injn-
ry to any appreciable amount of prop
erty, improved or susceptible of improve
ment."
This is one of the most stupendous
and magnificent projects OF the age.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

There were fifty delegates in atten-
dance al the State Sabbath Convention,
which was held at Iowa City on the 18th,
18th, and 10Th of last month. A COM
mi,teee was appointed to present me-
mortal TO the next Legislature to have
the sessions of the Courts so arranged
as TO relieve judges, and all parties inter-
ested, from the necessity of travelling on
the Sabbath day. The following sub
iects were before the Convention for dis
cussion:--
lst. The origin and design of the
Sabbath.
Cd. Its perpetuity and identity, under
every dispensa,ion.
Sd. The authority for its change, from
the seventh. to the first day of the week.
4th. The duty OF christians, to keep
holy the Sabbath day, comm only called
the Lords day, by spending il in Gods
worship, and abstaining from all works,
but those of necessity and mercy.
9th. The evils of Sabbath desecra-
ton.
9th. The best method for promoting
proper observance of the Sabbath.
7ih. On commercial Violation of the
Sabbath.
9Th. On Legislative action in regard to
the times of commencing courts.
9th; On the circulation of Sabbath
documents.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

Local MrrERs.-Gonzaipe de 4Non-~
iesquiou Purdoned.- We are informedby
good authority that the elder Montesquiou
has been Internationally pardoned by
the Governor, and that he left this city
yesterday for New York. accompanied
by ex-Marshal Long. Raymond, the
younger brosher, remains in this city
under bonds for his appearance for trial,
that inasmuch as il is claimed that ne is
entirely innocent of the charge preferred
against him that in connection with his
brother, he has been twice ON trial for
the charge. in each Of the jury were un-
able to agree upon verdict, and on the
first trial found largely in defendants
fayor--is is expected that a noAe prose- .
qui will be entered in HE csse by the
Circuit Attorney. This, however, is
bare speculation. The Circuit Attorney
we venture to assert, has never minated
such course, although the circums.an-
ces would, in our opinion, justify this
proceeding.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

A FEMALE ExEcUTIoNER.-A letter
from Constantinople states that great
sensation had been caused by the wife
of Mehemet Pacha having strangled one
of her eunuchs, assisted by groom and
some other servants. She has been ar.
rested. She pretended tina, by law she
had right 10 kill him if she pleased
She was formerly the wife Of an Eng.
lish Physician, but was divorced from
him. 1t was believed in spite of her
high rank she would be condemned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25
From California.

We have received letter from Nj. w.
Hopkinson, who left this place for Cal
ifornia last spring. The letter is dated
27th August. He arrived there on the
26th, after much suffering and privation,
having lost his horses on the Humboldt
River and had to walk the balance oil
the way. in company with A. Burns
This he says, however, is nothing un-
common, for nearly all who went with
horses had to do the same. He had
seen DIR. Ault, l. Noble. William H.
Baldwin, William w. Johnson, Geb-
hart, James Williams, Farley and Glass
who were all well.
John Davis, died on the 4th OF Au-
gust, of diarrhe. The health of the
company was generally good. u. r
Smith, Garter, Devin and company hat
got in but he had not seen them. lie
saws he would s.like 10 see his friends,
but not in California" From this we
infer that the prospect was not very Hat
tering. He had just recovered from q
severe spell of sickness, and was just
able to write.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

u Our readers will doubtless be glad
to hear from ''the man Of the whoeIbar-
row." The Alta California, Of Aug. 6,
chronicles his arrival:
"THE MAN wrrH THE WHEgLBARRow,
who has been often noticed by emigran,s
who3have seen him on his way across
the plains, arrived at Coloma about a
week ago. He states that he go. the
California fever, and as he had not the
meanS to purchase team, he loaded his
wheeIbarrow with $50 lbs. of provisions,
besides his cooking utensils and baggage,
and started from the States on the long
journey. He was able to make greater
Roadway than most of the teams, as he
lost no time except for his meals and
sleep. When he arrived a. Salt Lake.
he found an opportunity of joining a
company then about starting; SO he left
his faithful hand carriage by the side of
the road, and son he came whistling.'
That man will make his pile.''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

GEN. SAM HoUsToN.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Louisville
Courier, writing under date of the 18th,
says:
"Gen. Houston leaves for Texas the
middle of next week, and expects TO ter
inmate his Senatorial career after the
short session Of this Congress. There
is no doubt strong popular movement
to bring him before the people as the
next Locofoco candidate for the Presi-
dency; and his withdrawal atan early day
from the Senate chamber has an eye to
that contingency. While therefore,
Cass, Buchanan and Benton may sup
pose the field will be left clear for one oil
them TO be the standard bearer in the
next Presidential campaign, |, at this
early day, forewarn you, that Sam Hous-
ton, of Texas, stands a better chance
than either of them to occupy that posi-
ton. Whether | am right or not, | am
willing 10 bide the lapse of time for the
revelation"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

A MAYOR INcrrING A RIor.-rhs-
crazy, or worse than crazy, Mayor Of
Pittsburgh continues to play some most
fantastic games. The Gazetse--of the
10Th says:
His honor, the Mayor, was arrested
on Tuesday, by police officer Fox. and
taken before Alderman Major. on
charge Of assault ami battery, and incl
ting to riot. Richard Prior, Sann-l
Hessin, and Daniel X. Colcless,,r. tesli-
fled to various riosons words and actions
on the part OF che Mayor, AS did several
other persons. Baker was held to bail
in the sum of two thousand dollars, con-
citioned FIR his appearances a, Court,
md TOR his teeping the penee. A Ger
man named GutZman, who, we believe,
keeps a tavern in the Diamond, became
his security, having frs. been repaired
,ojnsfyy, according to law.
The Mayors son was arrested and
held TO bail to answer for the same Of
fence. Several otder arrests have been
made, but the Mayor continues his
course.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

A MoNsTER.-The Cincinnati Enqui-
rer says: We have it from a source up
on which we can confidently rely, thai
contracts have been iAade here to build a
new steamer of the following dimensions
which vii cost the sum of $4,000;
length Of keel 400 feet; breadth of beam
As feet; depth Of hold 10 feet; two con-
densing engines; 8 feet stroke and SO
inches in diameter, cabin arrangements
TO be finer than anything a6oat. East OF
West. She is to run as regular ten
day packet between Louisville and New
Orleans, and is believed that she viii
make the trip up from New Orleans, to
Louisville in three and half days.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25
New Iaii Rssae.

We notice in the laws published in
the Iowa City paper as passed by Con.
qress, one establishing mail route from
Bloomfield in Davis Go. TO Washington
Washington Co., by way of this place
and Lancaster in Keokuk Co. This
route was much needed and we hope
will be put in operation soon.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

TERRIBLE MoRTALIY.-The propeller
Allegheny cleared from Buffalo, few
days since with l59 Norwegians immi.
grant passengers. On her arrival al
Milwaukee, she had lO4. The remain
der. 81 in number, died ON the passage.
and were thrown overheard. Their dis
ease was ship fever and diatrhpa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25
From California.

We are indebted TO friend from San
Francisco, who arrived yesterday in the
Columbus, from New Orleans, for copies
Of the Courier, the Wing paper a. San
Francisco, and. of the San Francisco
Herald, made up to the time of the sail
ing Of the steamer Panama. on the Isl
Sept. These papers contain many items
which have not reached us in the New
York papers, more particularly in rela-
ton TO the overland emigration to Cali
fornia. These accounts have painful
interest for the people of Missouri, Hi.
nois and Iowa, and of almost every
State.
The Courier notices the arrival OF
Capt. VIM. Findley, by the overland
route, and who had crossed the Plains
three times, the Rocky Mountains seven
times, the Sierra Nevada five times
From Capt. Findley, the following in.
formation was obtained:
Of the several trains which left the
State, the immigrants had, in all, about
eleven thousand wagons; but not more
than six thousand will ever reach this
State. Out of the twenty-tarce wagons
in his own train, he lost or left five or
the Plains. He, however, lost none Of
his company by death, or any Of his
mules. Mrs. Mary French, of hide
pendence, Missouri, and formerly o
Baltimore, and the daughter Of DR.. War
field, Of No. ll3 Saratoga street, Balti
more, who joined his train on the route
died OH Carson's river, of fatigue anc
exhaustion.
He estimates the overland emigrants,
this year, as fully up to fifty thousand
souls. All those behind have OK trains
Those left. have sufficient water, but no
all sufficient amount of bread Stuff
but there is comparatively, no grass from
Martins Fork to the Slough, or the
great meadow at the head Of the Fork oil
Humboldt rive IA distance of over two
hundred miles. Near this whole dis
lance, the route may be reg arded as one
continuous slough and marsh, where
hundreds Of cattle mire and die. From
the Lake, one hundred miles, including
the distance of forty-iive miles west, the
country is strewed with the carcasses o.
dead cattle, the smell of which is almos
insufferable, and felt for three hundred
miles, he apprehends will generate dis
eases fatal to hundreds on the way.
He states that with breadstuffs, the
immigrants still advancing, may be able
to reach here without much diffic ulty-
but breadstufIs will be absolutely neces.
sary. Considering the large number o.
persons who have started for this country
there have been, comparatively, but few
deaths. On the Platte and Sweet Water
rivers, the cholera swept off more per-
sons. perhaps, than all other causes
The immigrants are said TO be of excel
lent character, and many have brought
with them their families, with view O
permanent settlement in this country
He saw not more than fifty graves o.
those who died on the journey over the
Plains.
He states, that not less than one NIL.
lion of dollars viii. be lost in trains, fur
niture, provisions, cattle, &C., by immi-
grants.
The same paper says:
We were yesterday called on by Col.
Jno Bigler, Of Sacramento City, in COM
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25
~ The Grand Division Of the S,

n The Grand Division of the Sons
Of Temperance, which lately met a
Muscatine, elected the following gentle
men as its officers for the current year
d. w. Kilbourne, OF Fort Madison, G.
w. p; Geo. Temple, Of Burlington, G
w. A.; r. S. Paryin, of Muscahne, G.
s.; ]. M. Barlow, Of Muscatine, G. T.;
futile, Of Pennington, G. C.;-Craig,
of Fairfield, G. Sentinel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

tg Bull fighting is becoming the fash
ionable amusement of Paris, the foun-
tain Of fashion. False refinement and
cruelty are bosom companions.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

~ Mcdonald & Co. have just receiv-
ed their new Fall and Winter Goods,
walk up gentlemen, and see the "ele-
plant" IA splendid stock Of ready
made clothing, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

~ Rome. tolerant enlightened Rome,
has prohibited the ingress Of all foreign
newspapers unfavorable to the Papal
Court
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

AZ It will be seen by reference io
our advertising columns that Street Bro
theirs have received their stock Of win :
ter goods. groceries, &c. It's needless
for us 10 say that they have good goods
and plenty Of them, and sell them cheap
for cash. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

The work Of President-making has
commenced, and already we see the
names of Gen. Cass, Col. Benton, Mr..
Dickinson, Gen. Houston, and other Lo-
cofocos; and Mr.. Fillmore, Mr.. Clay,
Mr.. Webster, Gen. Scott, and other good
Wings, mentioned for the Office. The
Michiganders have, in effect, already
nominated Gen. Cass.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

Hon. Preston G. King has been re-.
nominated in the ST. Lawrence District,
New York, and David Wilmot has
Withdrawn as candidate in the Brad
ford and Iioga District. Pennsylvania,
Mr.. Lowry, his Democratic opponent,
has Withdrawn, and Mr.. Grow, Mr..
Wilmos's late law partaer, substituted.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

The Hugging and kissing Society
have just decided that no lady who takes
snuff can, by an possibility. be admitted
as a member.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

An exchange says, "Fame is like a
shaved pig with a creased :ail, and it is
only after it has slipped through the hand
of thousands, tina, some fellow, by mere
chance, holds on to it!'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

~ Simeon Francis, the editor of the
Springfield lIll.) Journal, is an applicant
for the Office of Surveyor General of
Oregon, with,the Mo-, Republican says,
a Aattering prospect Of success.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

At Memphis Tenn. on the 9th inst.
there was akilling frost. The injury to
the cotton is estimated al 10000 bales.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

I General Cass addressed large
concourse of his political friends at Tam
many Hall New York, on Tuesday
In the course of his remarks he compli-
mented Messrs Clay and Webster very
highly for the patriotic course they pur-
sued in the settlement of the late excl
ting question which agitated the country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

iw A gentleman says he has become
SO weak from dissipation, that he is
now unable TO raise five dokar bill.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

~ Hon. C. Butler, Congressman
from the ninth district of Pennsylvania,
died on the 9th inst. of typhoid fever.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-10-25

A Dublin paper has The following;
Yesterday, Mr.. Kinney, returning to
town, fell down and broke his neck, but
happily received no further damage.
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Ertra~ from q Letter.
COMPETENCE AND HEALTH

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