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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
systems Of those unfortunate persons
who would be afflicted with its perusal.
srcRrrARY McKENNAs.-A wasl

SECRETARY McKENNAN.--A Wash
ington correspondent of the Buffaloe
Advertiser relates the following pleasant
anecdote, preluding it with an announce
ment that he has arrived in Washington,
to take charge of the duties of Secretary
of the Interior.
"Mr. McKennan is tall, robust look
ing man, with benevolent countenance.
which does not belle his character, if
have been correctly informed. He is
said to be most benevolent and charit-
able gentleman, and cannot refrain from
in this connection, relating an anecdote
of him while in Congress. He was al
ways seeking to good to the poor by adj
minstering TO their wants, and did not
wait for them to come to him, but sought
them out. Upon time he called on
Mr.. Chambers, Of Kentucky, then a
member of Congress from that State,
afterwards Gov of Iowa. to GO with
him next morning on mission of chart
ty. Mr.. G.. was man of the same
phlanthropic impulses, hence me inpi-
lalion. Mr.. Mex, had his mind upon
certain family who needed aid. Well,
very early the next morning the two gen.
tleman went to the humble dwelling oil
this poor family, but at the threshold oil
the door they met a gentleman coming
out with market basket on his ARM
"Ah ha!' said the gentleman with ihe
basket, ~ on are late with your charities
you should not oblige these poor souls
to GO 10 market for their breakfast, you
should bring it to them" This gentle
man with The basket was who! JOHN
Quincy ADAMS, who had been TO market
thus early and purchased provisions for
this poor family. lie "was up TO these
tricks" of benevolence, also. But the
other gentlemen followed out their pur-
poses by donations. This is Mr.. Nc
KEENAN,, Secretary of the Interior.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

Resoired, That DELAzoN SMITH be
now nominated by this meeting to fill
the vacancy in Congress, from this Dis
trict, by reclamation!
Mr.. Smith being present. at the call
OF the meeting, took the stand, and, after
returning his thanks TO the meeting for
the honor conferred aud the confidence
reposed, proceeded to address the people
assembled, in that style and manner
which all who have heard him can best
appreciate. The enthusiastic applause
of the audience eviuced the effect pro-
duced. On motion of Z. Mcbride, Esq,
it was ordered that the proceedings OF
this meeting be signed by It's officers, and
that all tie editors and Publishers of
newspapers in this district be respectful.
ly solicited to publish the same.
The meeting having been addressed
by Doctor Bailv and James Shepherd,
Esq, on motion adjourned sine die, CIV
ing three cheers for DELAzoN SMITH,
the Keosauqaa "Shetland Poney T! y
PHILEMON WARNER, Pres.
W,,Yr,n REaM. Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

New ADVERTISEMENT cannot
say anything more appropriate OF the
house of Messrs. Cox e. Shelly, than
the following from the Whig g. Regis
ter:
1.-The advertisement Of Messrs. Cox
& Shelly, in another column, speaks for
itself; yet We should. be wanting in our
attention to the public were we TO pass
their announcement without giving our
sentiments on the occasion. Their stock
is, indeed, unsurpassed; and the amount
Of business transacted by them the past
spring and summer, gives assurance that
they perform all they assert. Our coun-
ty friends should not pass Keokuk with
out calling upon them: for once called
upon. their cheap goods, and winning
ways are sure hold upon customer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

A GIGANTIC STATUE.-A frankfort
journal states that the colossal statue of
Bavaria, by Schwanthalers, which is to
be placed on the hill Of Seudling, sur
passes in its gigantic proportions all the
the works of the moderns. 1t Will have
to be removed in pieces from the foundry
where il is cast, TO its place of destina-
tion, and each piece will require sixteen
horses TO draw it. The great toes are
each half metre in length. In the
head two persons could dance a polka
very conveniently, while the nose might
lodge the musician. The thickne IS OF
the robe-which forms a rich drapery
descending to the ankles-abost six in
ches, and its circumference at the bottom
about two hundred metres. The crown
Of victory which the figure holds in her
hands, weighs one hundred quintals; Ia
quintal is a hundred weight.)
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
Postage Reform.

Among the remedial measures of ma
tional importance to which the attention
Of the public and particularly the West
ern Press ought to be directed at this
time, is the reduction of the rates Of
postage, and especially that Of newspa-
pers. The experience of this country,
Great Britain, and all other countries
where the experiment has been fairly
tested, proves conclusively that lower
rates Of postage than we now charge,
will produce a larger revenue, and pro-
mote TO much greater extent the inter-
est, and prosperity Of the community.
But our purpose at this time is TO add
our voice to that of others who have
spoken on the subject, in favor of redu-
cling the postage on newspapers. and ma
king their transmission free, within GER
tain distances from their places of pub
LEGATION. The former law on this sub
iect worked well, and we would like 10
see it revived. As the matter now stands
the western press cannot compete sue
cessfully with the eastern. The i'm
mense circulation which some of the
leading Journals in the Atlantic cities
have obtained in the west, is serious
obstacle in the way of our country pa
pers, and greatly impairs their power of
usefulness. The comparative cheapness
of labor and materials, the aid Of power
presses and machinery; and more than
all else, the almost unlimited advertising
patronage which the commercial and
manufacturing interests Of those regions
furnish, enables Eastern publishers to
put their subscription price below half
the lowest living rates of Western pa
pers. This TO a great extent neutralizes
the greater local interest which our pa
pers possess, and we find almost eve-
ny quarter Of the country flooded with
the issues of eastern, to us foreign Pres.
ses.
The Western Press commands as
good talent as the country affords, and
the Telegraph brings us news ahead of
the mail; lei Congress but enact this sal
u,ary law, and the papers Of the Valley
will soon rank, in point of size and quail
ity of matter, with the best in the
country. The distance to which papers
ought to 60 free, should not be less than
under the old law, 80 miles, and might
perhaps be extended through the State.
Thirty miles, however, would probably
compass the principal part of the circula-
ton of most country papers. Give us
the law, at all events, and let us give 1t
fair trial.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
From, Texas.
The following we find telegraphed to
the Eastern papers:
New ORLEANS, Aug. 90.

New ORLEANS, Aug. %.
Galveston dates TO the 18th are receiv-
ed. The Legislature met on the l2ih.
The Governors message is received
1t speaks of the unwarrantable assump-
ton of powei OF the Federal Executive by
direct interference in municipal affairs
of sovereign States, and pronounces dis
cussion useless. They must not rely on
the delnsive hope of justice to Texas,
but assert and maintain her rights at all
hazards and to the last extremity. The
only course left is the immediate adop-
ton of necessary measures for the oecu-
patton of Santa Fe, with ample force to
repel arrogance and the rebellious spirit
existing.
Should such measures produce con-
flict with present authorities unlawlully
established, and shake the confederacy to
its centre, Texas would stand exonerated
before the world.
Authority is asked to raise two noun
ted regiments for the occupation of San
ia Fe, also military force sufficient TO en-
able the civil authorities to execute laws.
1t says, however willing Texas may
be 10 dispose of her northwestern terrific
ry, no respectable party could accept the
proposition embraced in the compromise
bill-but if the proposition had been Of
fered to purchase that part of 81 deg,
with proper guaranty and obsersances
of the rules of annexation, it would have
been satisfactory.
The Iews Of the engrossment of
Pearce's Senate bill and the Presidents
message respecting Gov. Bells letter re-
ceived at Galveston on the l7ih, aud
produced great dissatisfaction.
The papers say the message will
arouse feelings of indignation throughout
the State not easily allayed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
EXECUTION OF PROFESSOR
WEBSTER.
BosToN, August 30.


Professor Webster, after his family
left him last night, as he alleged in per
feet uncons ciousness of his coming tate,
was searched. and placed in a new cell,
IN order to prevent possibility OF sui
eide. At 0 o'clock last night he passed
sometime in conversation with his watch
ers. He spoke of his impending fate
with fortiiude and resignation. and SEEM
ed gratified that sthe time Of his death
had been kept from his family. AT the
Opening of new day he seemed some
what agitated,, but soon recovered his
composure. He made preparation for
ascending the scaf1old with frmness.-
About 80 persons were admitted to the
Jail yard. The:ho tops and windows
adjoining the Jail were crowded with
persons, among whom were many ladies'.
AT o'clock this morning, the last reli-
gious ceremonies commenced in the
form of prayers. The prisoner was
treated with the utmost kindnes by Of
ficers Jones and laughter. Last night
DIR. Putnam remained more than two
hours with DIR. Webster, engaged in de-
votiona exercises. Webster conversed
with The officers; said he had had great
dread at the thoughts of being hung, but
was now indifferent to il; he was pre-
pared TO meet his fate; his appearance
confirming the statement. His health
remained good, and he had not los, flesh
during his confinement, but had probably
gained. The construction Of The gallows
was commenced at daylight, and com-
pleted before 8 o'clock. Upon requisi-
ton of High Sheriff Evele,h, force of
l25 men, consisting of policemen, were
detailed TO keep guard, of whom 25 were
stationed within the yard, and witnesses,
insied. were admitted ten minutes before
8 o'clock. Their names were called
and the business stated by the Sheriff.
L hey then formed in a column two and
two, and visited prisoners cell. DR..
Putnam offered up prayer. The hall
leading to the cell was full. Stiffness
prevailed. The witnesses returned to
the yard at twenty minutes before 10
o'clock. High Sheriff Eveleth, at,en-
ded BY deputies Leburn. Hannah, Rulette,
and others, conducted Professor Web
ster to the scaffold. The last duty was
then perfo rmed, and Mr.. Webster died
almost without a struggle.-Bur. Ieie-
graph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

VALUABLE INvENTIoN.-'The ST. Lou
is Iateiiigencer says that a Mr.. L. G.
Pomeroy of that city has recently paten.
ted valuable invention for coating iron
with copper. The process is SO simple
and cheap that iron thus coated will here
after be used for nearly all The purposes
for which copper has been heretofore. -
Arrangements are being made for the
manufacture of the article on an extern
siye scale.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
PITTsBURGH, Aug. 27.

On Sunday night riot broke out 7
miles below Pittsburg. between party
of Irish employed on the Ohio and
Pennsylvania rail road and party en-
ployed on the county road. The riot
continued all night; number Of houses
were levelIed to the ground, and the in
mates fled 10 the woods for protection.
Quite number were injured; no lives
yet known to be lost; the Scott Guards
and Sheriff left for the seat Of war yes
terday afternoon and returned with SO
prisoners, who are now in Jail. A num-
Der of The principal rioters are yet in
the woods. Persons Twin g in the vicin.
ity are yet in fear of their lives. They
glory in the name of Corkonians and
landowners.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
pROCEEDuNGs
of mass meeting Of the Demo cracy
of Fan Buren County.

~ mass meetng ~ We DcHoCTuey
of Fan Buren County.
In pursuance of previous notice, the
democracy of Van Buren, county
great numbers--assemble at the Court
House, in the city of Keosauqua, IN
Mass Meeting, on Saturday the Gath
inst, for the purpose Of expressing their
choice of candidate to fill the present
vacancy in Congress from this District.
The meeting was called TO order by
J. Funk, Esq, on whose motion PHIL
EMON WARNER, Esq, was called
TO the chair; aud on motion OF J. ii.
Slime, Esq, WILLIAM REAM was chosen
Secretary.
The meeting having been fully organ.
lied, and its object clearly stated, on
motion of James Shepherd, Esq, COM
mittee of five, consisting of Messrs.
Funk, Cassidy, Dowd, Vanflest and
Shepherd were appointed by the chair
to prepare and report resolutions expires
sive of the views of the meeting.
After brief absence, the committee
returned, and reported through thei'
chairman, Mr.. Funk, the following pre-.
amble and resolutions, which were un-
animously and most enthusiastically a,
dopted:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

~ The area of the Territory of New
Mexico, if the bill passed by the Senate
a few days since goes through the House.
will not be far from one hundred and fii-
ty thousand square miles. The terrific
ry will be over three times as:large as
the State Of New York. which contains
forty six thousand square miles. The
area of Texas, the Senate's boundary
bill for that STATE passes the House, will
be about two Kindred thousand square
miles. The bill establishing the terrific
rial governmsntaor New Mexico, pro-
vides that she shall be admitted as
State, without slavery, according rs her
constitution says at the time she applies
for admission.-Bat. Sun.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

Go where you will, talk about what
you may, and you will either see or hear
of the great Arabian preparation, X nown
to the people of the Tn tied States as ri.
H. Farrells Celebrated Arabian Lini-
ment. 1t has made some of the most
remarkable cures of paralysis, rheuma-
tism, nervous afe,tions, spinal COM
plants, &c., on record, and indeed as an
external remedy is applicable to nearly
all diseases which could possibly he.
benefited by medicine of that kind
See advertisement.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

IN ABOLITION CONVENTION of the
most outrage character, was recently held
at Cazenovla, N. Y. II was of the
Gerritt Smith school of agitators. Fred
erick Douglass, negro, was President,
and blacks and whites, male and female,
were promiscuously mingled together.-
Thirty runaway slaves were among them.
Many violent speeches were made.
Chaplin, who was recently detected in
running of slaves from Washington
city, aud who is now in prison, received
an extraordinary degree of sympathy.
An address, of the most violent charac-
Ter, from the runaway slaves, to their
brethren IN the South, was adopted, and
together with seventeen resolutions, one
of which set forth that slavery is the
curse of all curses, the robberiee, the
crime of all crimes. Another address TO
the Liberty Party recommends the nom
nation iof VIM. s. Chaplin, who now
lies bound in chains at Washington, for
the next Presidency. "Chaplin, Free
dom and Civil War;" is adopted as the
motto of this convocation of fanatics and
runaway scoundrels. -Mo. Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

A New PATHY.-A correspondent oil
the N. Y. Tribune announces new
pathy. 1t is pronounced Mechanical, OF
Motor Medicine, and called Vinesipathy,
or the Cure of Diseases by Specific Ac-
tive Movements. The writer says;
III has been practised for forty years
in Stockholm, and is this year, for the
first time, becoming prominent in Eng
land. There is a good pamphlet on il
under the above title, by Georgu. The
method consists in applying external mo-
tons, passive and active exercise, &C.,
to the body; and in rendering these so
special, that you can operate on the vari-
Gus inward organs, or on parts of these
specifically. Friction, posture. percus-
sion and motion are all made use of; and
the science has SO far advanced, that al
ready as many as thousand different
movements have been devised for the
purpose of moving and jogging the fail
ing parts and powers within. There are
thus languages Of audges to remind the
brain, liver, spleen and neglected duties.
The effects produced approve the plan,
and stamp it as an art and science. II
is exercise contact, admonition pursued
into details. whereby disease is literally
for the first time handled. One impor-
tant general truth which accrues from II,
is that operations from without are prop
agated inward, and that by scientific
knowledge you can send in messages to
particular parts, which are received and
heard just where they are wanted, and
nowhere else."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
Ashland store.

Thos. Ping, the accommodating pro-
prietor of the Ashland Store and Hotel,
has just returned from st. Louis with a
lot of superb goods, which he is selling
at low rates. On yesterday we (the ju-
nior received pattern Cor pair of
pants from his Store as present, which
.looks out of the ashes, and would prove
a recommendation TO any Store in Iowa.
Give him call and see for yourselves.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

i- The Republic comes TO lie this
week with long winded and ridiculous
article upon the subject of the Des
Moines River Grant. Two entire col
umns of froth are devoted to this dear,
precious, and very particular hobby of
the Democratic Party of Iowa. We
did not conceive before that so much
nonsense could be said even by the shall
low-pated editors of the Republic. In
sober seriou sness, we never read an ar
ticle SO wanting in sense, SO devoid of
argument: containing SO many ridiculous
and absurd assumptions, or, to such an
extent, violating, perverting, misrepre-
senting the record, upon which the de-
cision of this as all other cases must rest.
We shall soon lay before the public facts
bearing upon this subject, from which
the people of the Des Moines Valley,
must see how much political capt. al the
Locofoco leaders of this State have
in this grant. The evidence will be all
democratic. and from the Records, and
consequently of the most conclusive
character.
We agree with the Republic in one
thing. that the lawyer, who neglecis his
clients interests, or who is incompetent
to defend them, ought to be kicked out
of court. What lawyer has had charge
of this gran sass from the beginning!
W no procured the grant; conceived it IN
the very peculiar terms in which ii
stands now-placed ii on record-con-
strued the extent of the same by numer-
Gus official acts; and finally, to prove
conclusively, we suppose, their devotion
to the interests of their clients, the State
Of Iowa, sold $4,000 acres of this grant
as the property of the United States.
Do our very erudiie contemporaries
suppose that the shallow attempt to cre-
ate prejudice aga inst Mr.. Miller, by the
far-fetched connection of his name with
this question, will produce anything but
a smile of contempt and derision on the
countenance of every honest man in this
Congressional District. Do try and rub
:
up what little brains you can find, and
give your readers something bearing a
at least TO consistency and
common sense. What a tremendous
man you make of ID. F. MiIler!--
seat in Congress-, he had more
power and influence al Washington than
your setting members of the House;
your two Senators, and your majority
Of both branches. If he could do all
this ont of Congress, what could he not
do in IL!
We sincerely hope that that you will
not attempt to redeem your promise, to
recur to this subject again, until cool
weather becomes fully established. and
the frost fairly sets in; for there is no tel
ling what effect il might have npon the
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
The Democratic Convention.

We have barely time this week to
state that this body met yesterday and
nominated William. Thompson, Tor Con-
sSess; alter a fierce and pro,racted discus
sion, read Delazon Smith out Of the
Democratic fold! The scene was a
rich one to the spectators, but we must
defer our attempt alta description of it,
till next week.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06
y News from Califog
MisceIlancOu
min.

.
The enthusiast n for art in California
is illustrated in e following paragraph
from the Sacran INTO Transcript:
"a few day go we related the case
of an individual who was SO completely
carried away 18th the performance Of
Young Simonst the viulinist, that he
pulled off hat, oat. vest and boots, and
presented then to the astonished musi-
clan. We thu ,ht that was pretty fair
specimen of the power of music. Last
evening, however, we witnessed an in
stance of the mdsmeric influence Of dan.
eng. During bne OF the ballets, and
while Madame hlorente was performing
one of her grand piroueties, gentleman
in the audience was so carried away
with enthusiasm, that he first threw a
silver dollar Oh the stages and then
package containing two ounces of gold
dust"
There arrived at San Francisco, by
the steamers Tennessee and California,
one hundred and twenty-six professional
gentlemen, making one-sixth OF the pas :.
sengers in the two steamers. AT thlsS
rate, says the California Courier, pills
ought TO be cheap this winter, and litigai
ton abundant. Many of these gentle
men, however. will have to dig in the
gulches OF the Sierra Nevada.
The Odd Fellows have erected grand I
edifice at San Francisco, for the accom-
IN ntl atinn of thar order xG'a
The steamer Senator is said to have
cleared over 100000 in navigating the
Sacramento River.
Quite trade has sprung up between
San Francisco aud South. Australia, from
which latter place the former is now sup
piled with most of the substantial veget-
ables in its markets.
We learn, gays The News, by a gentle
man who arrived from above on Satur-
day last, that Col. Fremon,'s agent has
some trouble in levying contributions up
on those who are mining in the immense
region claimed. as the property of Col.
Fremont. Thousands are upon the claim,
and they perfectly hooted the collector
when he talked of rent.
| The Fourth Of July was duly celebra-
/ ted in all the towns of California.
| The people of Portland, Oregon have
sent as present to the city of San Fran
cisco, Liberty Pole 1870 ieet long, l
foot thick at the base, and 3 inches. at
the top. Slim stick that.
Sacramento City is said o be bsdV
place for the elopemenl Of married and
other ladies'.
| At Sacramento there were five deaths
in the week ending July 6.
The population of San Francisco is
now said to be $4,000 only; those are
stand-bys; all ihe rest gone to the mines.
4 Great pieces of gold are now found
frequently. Vim. 9. Sca,terield picked
up lump of ile pure stuff near Neva-
da City weighing 81 ounces, and anoti-
e. person found piece of gold mixed
with quartz weighing 33 lbs. He shows
it at Sacramento; price of admission to
see it, ST..
1t is now said that the pure white
quartz, resembling most the finest mar
BILE, containst the most gold. If this
proves TO be a general fact, and not an
isolated case, the golden deluge has yet
to commence. All that has heretofore
been done. including chunks and all in
the gold line, is but foreshadowing Of
a more glittering shower.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

y The Engineers Of the Pacific
Railway have completed the survey OF
one route from Jefferson City to the
western boundary line of Missouri
they started, on the 10th inst, to run a.
mother line back, commencing near the
mouth Of the Kanaas river,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

u Intelligence Of the expedition in
search of Sir John Franklin has reached
the Navy Department, dated Whalefish
Island, June Doth. All was safe and
very well, though icebergs had been en-
countered by the vessels.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-06

v The Cleveland Her aid says, that
within ten years, one thousand persons
have persisted by f.e on STEAMBOATS, and
propellers. upon the western lakes.