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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01
WHOLE NO. 1917.
Never Despair.

Major Noah, of the New York Sun
day Times remarks:-
"Never despair" says the millionaire
buttoniug up his coat pockets, and ad-
dressing shlverinn inendican,. New
er Despair says the prosperous banker
through his buitery cheeks, 10 the ruined
bankrupt merchant. Never despair,
says The fiourishing maa to his mucl
less fortunate nsighbor. + is golden
battle cry in the struggle with life; ba
while all appreciate il very few adopl
lit. Il viii not despair is declaration
easier made than verified"
We remember one instance Of TIVE
unforunates kicking care and despon.
dency to their progeniior the evil one and
doing so with success.
1.-Two decayed young men OF spirit,
who had been chased into gallop by
want, all the way from the Mississippi
=, 10 the Hudson river arrived in New
York one rainy Sunday morning in De-
cember:-They were then landing from
a boat in which they had been working
their passage, and they sat down upon
the end of the wharf.
! "Well, what shall we do for lodging .
enquired one Of them.
Don't know do you!"
| mo, let's take a walk"
Shabby and dirty they strolled along
/ Broadway, uniil they reached mean
looking shop-Here they entered, imbi.
bed their last sixpence in beer, aud COM
/ menced reading The papers.
''Oh. exclaimed one, as his eye CLAN
ced over the advertisements, S25 are Of
! lered for the best New Years addres:
for the carrier of this paper--all com
pctilors are TO hand in thei: efusions BY
tomorrow evening""
"Well," said the other.
! ELL try for the Prize
"You!"
"Even |. Landlord can you lend m,
a few sheets of paper, pen and inkl'
| The articles were furnished, and tho
ishriviner worked in silence four long
hours, at the end of which he shouted
t "it's DONE
Read IT," said his companion.
The matter was read and approved
/ 1t was carried to The office. The couple
walked the streets all that night, and a
great portion of the next day, until thl
time of the decision affecting the award
Of the prize.
/ The needy man entered the sane
tum of the great committee, aad
emerged into The streets the possessor oi
s25. Twenty were saved, and fve
were devoted 10 the payment Of weeks
very common board; the balance was
invested in very humble business-or
slender scale. Il is now seven years
since the events we have narrated occur.
red, and now the firm is as well known
as cla be
4 despairing man is unfit fof socia
intercourse with the world. He canno
overthrow difficulties nor combat dan
gers (which retreat when boldly they
are confronted
When the reverse engenders despair
and begets the cravings of desponden
cy, the victim is fit fol criminal depreda
tions or suicide. Every ones motto
should be--if constitutional peculiaritie:
| will permii--'Never despair
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01

Aliens who have been three years in
The United States, and who did not ar
rive under eighteen years of age, in or
der 70 be qualified 10 vote at the Presi-
dental Election IN 1852, must declare
their intention 10 become naturalized on
or before the 9TH day of the month Of
November, 1850, otherwise they will
lose the privilege Of voters on that oc-
casion. .-.fl6dsy Atlas.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01

W Ladies, let no rnm-scented breath
WOO you. Ii your beauis already we'd
ded to the wine-cup or the beer barrel he
canno: be as true a husband or a safe
one. Tell him he can't come in; or as
the boy said to the molasses, slet him
rum
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01

B Georgia sends to the Washington
Monument block of marble with the
motto inscribed upon il--"THE Union
A IT Is'-We Judge Governor Towns
did mol write il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01
iE @Pomp, was YOU ever drunk. "

mo, was intoxicated wild ardent
spirits once, and da'ls nuf for dis darkie.
DE Lord bress you Caesar, my head felt
as if It was an out house, while all the
niggers in de world Appeared TO be split
tim wood in il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01

r sV The Cincinnati Council have de-
termined by vote of 5 to 8, to furnish
the million of dollars 10 the several rail-
road companies as voted by the citizens
at the late election.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01
moment Of parting

PARTINc.-The moment of parting is,
perhaps, the first moment that we feel
how useful we have been to each other.
The natural reserve of the heart is bro
ken and the moved spirit speaks as it
feels.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01

FELLow-FEELING.--"I appeal 10 the
sisters said down-east parson, and
ask them if they never had a feller feel
ing in their bosoms.'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01

SEcRETs.--If you wish to keep se-
cres from an enemy, don't tell il to your
best friend.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-01

E You will see my face no more, as
the gal said when she covered her
checks with rouge.
The southern press., 1850-10-02
From tie Boston Traveller.

a CALIFORNIAN IN WANT or A HELrMATE.--
The advertisement below has been forwarded 10
us by forlorn typo, in the California Gold
Mines, who is sadly in want of companion and
comforter, to sympathze with him in his present
scclusion from the world and rejoice with him
when his good fortune shall enable him to
emerge from his retirement. He informs us
that now, whatever success may attend his labors
in search of the riches Of the mines, he is poor
in spirit His nights are melancholy, and even
tie sun gladdencth not his heart. It is proper
to remark--inasnuch as it indicates that our
friend is not laboring without success, and that
he is mindful of obligations which some are
prone to disregardZthat his advertisement was
accompanied by remittance of gold dust, where
with the cost of printing the same, might be dis
charged!
MAIDEKs ATTEND A young man, now in the
southern gold mines of California, formerly from
the State of Massachusetts, about "a years of
age, five feet five and one-half inches in hight,
with black eyes and hair, fine regular teeth, and
by some far excelled in beauty, although by no
means ugly, enjoys uniform bodily health,
printer by trade tolerably educated, bears a good
moral character, never CANDLES, never drank any
intoxicating liquors. and never intends to, uses
tobacco occasionally, and is of good disposi-
ton, is in want Of a proper partner, on whom he
can place the purest affections of his heart
The undersigned would like virtuous mai len
of twenty or thercabouts, who has good sound
common sense, fair education, is not too arsto-
cratic In her notions to do housework, kindly
disposed, neat in her work and appearance, Of
about the right height to compare with his, and
can recprocate an ardent attachment. He is
not particular with regard to fortune, as he
deems it mercy a secondary consideration, for
he does not believe in marrying for money; can
love woman just as well, Gf she otherwise
suits him. who is penness, as if she had a
mint of oro."
If any lady with fortune should deign to
answer this, she need not throw her money
away, as the writer would have her understand,
that he is by no means rich in this worlds
goods, therefore it would be all right to have
little against n time Of need II the lady is
poor, the communication will be received with
rs much pleasure as though she ere otherwise.
None need apply but such as are of the most
undoubted responsibility, and have ever borne a
good character, and are willing to love and con
fide in a man for himself alone. A young lady
of the above description, can (thc writer latters
himself) secure a kind and indulgent husband,
bv directing an answer to this advertisement to
81 q. A. MINER STOCKTON, Up. Cal, with
description of her respective merits, qualifca-
tions, age, place of residence, &C., &c.
p. S-If the writer should perchancc receive
any communication with the authors name men,
toned therein, they have the pledged honor of a
gentleman, that it shall be considered and kept
as an nviolable and precious secret
]. @. A. MINER.
The southern press., 1850-10-02
United States Mail steamship Company

United states Mail steamship Company
CHANGE OF DATE OF SAILING
TO MONDAY, AUGUST 26, at 3 p. m.
From the pier foot of Warren street. The
UNITED STATES MAIL ST EA M SH l T
OHIO,
J.F. ScnENcK, U. S. Navy, Commander
vESHIS splendid steamship will sail as as above
with the Government mails for the Wcs
Indies and California.
The arrangements for the transportation OF pas
sengers to San Francisco, without delay on the
Istlmus being now completed, the Company are
now preparing to issue Through Tickets, OF al
classes, at a reduced rate OF passage
The books for the OHIO on the a4ih instant,
are now open, and tickets through can be obtained
at the following prices
FROM NEW YORK TO CHAGREs.
s,,,c-room berth slOc
S,apdee berth, forward saloon ~
s,eerage berth, found bed aad separate table. Sc
FROM PANAMA TO SAN FRANCISCO.
State-room berth s5o.
Steeraee berth, found bed and board l5C
Passaee can also be secured for the intermedi
ate ports, as followsi
From New York to Charleston or Savannah
State-room, s25 Standee, $40; Steerage, $40.
From New York to Havanna--State-room, $50
Standee, SIS /; SteeFage, S45.
From New York TO New 0rleans--Siate-room
SIS Standee, $50, Steerage, s25.
Freight to New Orleans, 25 cents per cubic foo
for measurement goods other merchandise as pc
agreement
Freight will also be taken to Havana in limited
quantity, at 25 cents per cubic foot, or per agree
ment. The consignee at Havana to attend to th
merchandise Immediately after the vessel arrives
To secure freight or passage, apply at the ofhc
Of the Company II West street, corner Of Warrel
street, New York. . 49,.
Aug. 2l-t26 M. ROBERTS.
The southern press., 1850-10-02
A Series of DiSaSters

The following intelligence is from the Pa
ris correspondent of the Courier des Etats Unis.
1t shows wildly the extraordinary inventive
ability which is enlisted in the service of the
Paris press. Baron Munchausen would have
found it difficult to improve upon this specimen
of his peculiar art:
"a catastrophe recently happened at CRY,
(Savre and Loire.) A citizen of that place told
bis cowherd to carry four beeves to clover
field, and let them Craze few minutes, to
watch them carefully, and to bring them back
as soon as they had eaten little. The cowherd
drove them to the clover field, but being oppres-
sed with heat, he forgot his charge and went to
sleep. The beeves gorged themselves with clo-
yer. Very soon they became swoolcn like bal
loons-they fell and burst. Time passed the
master became uneasy, and ran to the clover
field. A cry of rage escaped him at the sight
of his -four dead beeves. Furious, he called the
cowherd; No response lie passed rapidly
over the field in search of him. and at length
found him in corner profoundly asleep He
was transported with rage. TO awaken his SER
want he gave him so violent kick upon the
temple that the young man passed instantly
from sleep to death. In vain the master shook
him to awaken him the cowherd gave no sign
of life Then, seized with the acutest anguish
and terrified at the idea of the murder he had
committed, he lost his senses, fled overwhelm-
ed with fear, and returned to his home. His
wife observing his wild look asked him what
was the matter. He understood nothing but
exclaimed, in tones of despair, Il wish to die
wish to die" And Immediately he rushed
towards the well, to throw himself into it,
The imminence of the danger gave the wife
extraordinary energy and courage. She ap-
preached her husband, on the margin of the
well, and struggled with all her force to rctair
him; but she lost her balance--the man fell anc
drew his wife with him to the bottom of the
well, where they both perished."
The old Town Hall, at Norfolk, Va was SOLD
last week nnder the auctioneer's hammer fol
S35l
The southern press., 1850-10-02
To Editors and Publishers.

rNEE advertiser has had much experience :, rs q
Rool and Job Printer, and has been the EdI-
tor of two or three newspapers and one magazine.
He is at present foreman of daily morning paper,
,Iss;ras situation. either as editor or assistant
editor, or as foreman of a weekly Office he en-
lows respecable @ reputation in literature, bein
contributor to several Of the popular magazines i'
and newspapers of the day. As an editor, ne mas
been successful beyond the efforts OF mere mea'oI
rity. A situation in the country, tna' w1uu
low him means to prosecute the study OF the law,
is most desirable but if his services viii be OF any
service in any department of the printing ana pun
fishing business, the person desiring them vii
please address
r. W. Sarannah, Geo.
p S. The best reference given as to ability ano
character He would be willing to become inter
ested pecuniarily, in paper where labor was con
sidered capital and where IL could be turned int
capital.
The southern press., 1850-10-02

The LARGEST CYLINDER yET.-On Saturday
a cylinder was east at the West Point Foundry
of rather unusual dimensions. Its diameter out.
side the Hanges measured II feet; depth / /
the bore when entirely finished being Ia feet.
The cylinder is encased in ribs, both in cireum-
ference and longitudinally, to the depth of nine
inches, and was cast in 2,45 minutes. Ii is in
tended to form part of low pressure expansive
rotary engine to be used in new river steamer
$40 feet length of keel. The vessel will make
her debut next season.-N Y. Express.
The southern press., 1850-10-02
PLAINS, BLANKETS, KERSEYS AND
FLANNELS

vy,HE SUBSCRIBERS, Direct Importers of all
i WOOLEN GOODS, have just received pei
Ships, "GuInare," Orion" and Somerset,
from Liverpool, their fall supply of PLAINS
KERSEYS. WHITE and COLORED BLANK
ETS, WHITE, RED, BLUE and GREEN
FLANNEL BLANKETING, Guernsey Shirts
Kilmarnock Caps, Scotch Bonnets, &C., &c, ex,
pressly suited to Southern Planters trade, anc
TO an inspection of which, they confidently In
vi,e all who visit the Charleston Market
C. e. f., L. KERRISON & CO.,
ooo King st., northwest cor. King & Market s's
Charleston. Sept. g.
The southern press., 1850-10-02
MEDICAL. COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

TIME Annual COURSE OF LECTURES in this
institution will commence on the first Monday
in November next on the following branches:
Anatomy, by ]. Holbrook, M. ID.
Institutes and Practice of Medicine, by S. Hen
nv Dickson, M. d.
Surgery, by E. Geddings, M. D..
rhysiology, by James Moultre, M. ID.
Materia Medica, by Henry r. Frost, M. d.
Obstetrics, by Thos. G. Prioleau, M. ID.
Chemistry, by C. U. Shepard, M. ID.
Demonstrators of Anatomy, ST. Julian RaVehe''
M. ID.
DR.. d. T. Cain, Physician to the Marine hot
pitaI and Clinical Instructor. Lectures twice a
week on the Diseases Of ihut Institution.
DR.. E. B. Flagg, Physician to the Aims House
Lectures twice a week on Diseases.
Demonstratye Instruction in Medicine and Sur
gery at the College Hospital.
HENRY r FROST, M. D., Dean.
The southern press., 1850-10-02

7---- GEoRGETows CoLLEer. ID. C..
yJ,FE CLASSICAL EXERCISES Of this Col
lege will be resumed on the l6lh instant
sep,l4-3td JAMES Ky pEkr Prest !,
The southern press., 1850-10-02
DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS
R1TS LIN E M S

TIME subscribers are constantly receiving direct
from the manufacturers, MADE TO THEIR
ORDER, and expressly adapted to the Southern
trade, and to which they with confidence invite
the attention OF purchasers, with guarantee tha'
the goods will be found PURE FL.iA' TO VII:
Shirting and Fronting Linens and Lawns
pillow Case, Coatee and Sheeting Linens
Russia, Bird IS Eye, and Huckaback Diapers
Beached and Brown Table Damasks, OF as
sorted widths
Damask Doy.ies, Napkins and Cloths, of varl-
Gus sizes
Dowlass, Glass Cloths, Black, Whites q Brown
Holland
Lady's, Gents, and Children's Linen Cambria
Handkerchiefs, etc. etc.
C. e. E. l.. KERRISON e. co.
2O9 King street, Charleston, s. G.
Sep 3, lS5O-3m
The southern press., 1850-10-02
CARD JOHN H. GIBBS would TAXI


n this opportunity of returning his most heart
felt and sincere thanks his friends and the citi
zens Of Washington and its vicinity, who for the
last thirteen years have SO literally and kindly
patronized him in his business Of hair-dressing at
the National Hotel. At the same time, ne begs
To make known his intention Of carrying on the
following branches of his former occupation, VIZ
r-dressing and cutting, hair dyeing, shampoon-
ing, &c, on Pennsylvania Avenue, over his fancy
store, where gentlemen and ladies will find rooms
well and suitably adapted for their comfort and
convenience in the above business. He trusts, by
giving his undivided and constant personal atten-
lion 10 merit the future patronage OF his friends
and the public, and assures them that no efforts
shall be venting on his part TO prove MS deep sense
of past favors and appreciation OF such encourage
ment as may be offered him in time to come.
To all those indebted to him at his late establish
ment on 9th street, he would respectfully mention
that finding it eligible to make the above change
in his business location and arrangements, he
would esteem it as a particular favor that an early
settlement of their accounts should be observed
to enable him to close up satisfactorily and at once
The books Of the concern Will be found at the
fancy store, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets. whereJ. II. Gibbs Will be ready
TO receive all those who are favoraby disposed to-
wards his new undertaking. His rooms will be
ready for the reception Of customers on or about
the ist Of October 81. s..... 81 IN.
NIB. A private room for ladies' and children s
hair-cutting, &c. III ~ ,ig,
Measures and orders taken and executed at the
shorte est notice.
The southern press., 1850-10-02

THE CoNvENTroN.--We learn that immense
efforts have been exerted to induce Gov. Towns
TO forego his duty to call convention of the
people of Georgia. We need not say that they
have been abortive. Gov. Towns has stated
that if alive and able to sign his name, procla-
nation will be issued the moment he receives
official and authentic information of the passage
of the California bill He is as certain to do IT,
as George M. Troup would, if he were now Inc
Executive of Georgia. In the midst OF the gen,
eral and shameless DETECTION of Georglas ofhclst
sentinels. it is subject of heartfelt congratula-
4 ton to n true Georgians, that they have a Gov
ernor who knows bis duty and will fearlessly
execute it, Let the people stand by their patri-
i o,;. Cnvoroor and while rescuing the State from
the the perils which environ her overwhelm with
confpsion the abiect submissionists who counsel
u her 70 her own dishoDor.-- Columbus Tunes.
i A Democratic State Convention, for the noul-
nation of candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Gov
ernor, &c, has been called to assemble at
! Frankfort, Kentucky, on the sth. day Of January,
] 1851,
The southern press., 1850-10-02

National MEDICAL College, Washington,
District Of Columbia. n
vTyHE annual course of lectures win commence
i on the first Monday in November, the 4th
instant; @ e9a 9ii
Thos. Miller, M. D., Professor of Anatomy and
Physiology. d4
VIM. P Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obste-
tries and the diseases Of women and children.
Joshua Riley, M. d., Professor OF Materla
Medica, Therapeutics, and Hygiene
John Frederick May, Nj. d., Professor of Sur
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Adjunct Professor
of Anatomy and Physi ,logy
Edward Foreman, M D., Professor of Chem
istry and Pharmacy.
James E. Morgan, M. d., Prosecutor and Dem
onstrator
Clinical lectures three times a week, on cases
selected from the Washington Infrmary Ope-
ration performed before the class.
For full course ofectures S5O
Demonstrators ticket ~
Graduation fee 20
Good board can be procured at from " to S3
per week.
JOSHUA RILEY, M. d.,
Sep 3-2awtNovlf Dean of the Faculty
The southern press., 1850-10-02
The Ambiguous Speaker.


The following excellent story we find in the
New York Sunday Despatch: ara
Who does not recollect Billy Williams, the
Comedian, fnmiarly known as Billy of the
Wells, which latter cognomcn he derived from
having been connected for several years with the
Sadler's Wells Theatre, London. Billy was one
of the best naturcd men alive, and without
very brilliant education, he was an actor; it is
true that he sometimes gave Indy Murray n
wide berth when using his own language in
stead of that of an author We shall never for
get a conversation which VIC overheard between
Billy and w. Il. Burton at Windust's. Billy
sat in his usual seat, and was endeavoring to
make himself agreeable to those around him.
Burton, who delighted in quizzing, made some
inquiries Of him relative to Il horse belonging to
Mr.. Iamlin, which seemed to arouse Billy and
he thus commenced his reply:
Now, Burton, III tell you all about that
orse, you see, when ! first arrived said to
AmbIin, Tom | wants an orse, and would like
to have one" "r
Billy" says he, syou know Mazzerpa; he
has earned me great deal Of money, and will
not permit him to be msuscd, but ii you want
to ride him you may, and my stage manager
Tom Flynn, will go with you to the stable"
$50 down goes to the stable with Tom
Flynn and told the man to put the saddle on
him"
"On Tom Flynn 2" says Burton.
"No, on the 'orse. So after talking with Tom
Flynn mounted him."
'What, mounted Tom Flynn
eNo, the 'orse; and then | shook hands with
him, and rode off," a.rN H.
''sShook hands with the horse, Billy" ....
"No, dam it, with Tom Flynn; and then
rode off up the Bowery, and who should meet
in front of the Bowery Theatre but Tom Amb-
lin-so got off and told the boy to hold him
by the head"
"What! hold Hamblin by the head !"
sNo the 'orse, and then we went in, and 'ada
drink together .a.
"What you and the horse 7" ..
"No, me and 'Amblin, and after that / mount
ed him again and went out oftown."
"What mounted Hambln again"
"No the 'orse; and when | got out to Burn
hams, who should be there but Tom Flynn
he taken another orse and rode out ahead of
me, so told the oster to tie him up
~Te Tom Fly up?"
''No damn it, the 'orse; and then we had
drink there" -a
"What, you and the horse
"No. me and Tom Flynn. Now look, here
Burton, every time say 'orse you say 'Amblin,
and every time say Amblin you say 'orse.-
Now I'll be 'aDged if | tell you any more about
it," r,t
Billy felt his dignity insulted; and no coax
ing on the part of Burton could induce him TO
finish the recital. s a +f
The southern press., 1850-10-02

The old Town Hall, at Norfolk, Va, was sold
last week nnder the anctioneer's hammer for
1851,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-08-21
@rain Drills.

'lNiE undersigned wish to inform the
/ farming community generally. ,ha,
they are now manufacturing
j. T. ROSS Nrr!y Impr"rod GRAIA
DRILLS. or so OULNG MACHINE
Wnhou' stopping 10 discuss the compara-
tive merits Of numerous Drills now Offered
for sale, they merely wish to invite Farm.
ers to call and see the above named article
before purchasing el>e~ here. feeling conf
dent that they can furnish an article that
will give entire saii>luriion.
ROSS, GEDDES e. MARSH.
Lewisburg Foundry, Aug. l3. 1850.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-08-21
August ~, 1880.
For the L,~fst,nrs Chronioie.
Next II, s. Senator.

The Eastern part Of renns. lvania nov
ha. National Senator, AMI 81 has ii'
Western. The South las had several an,
he North has had one. The Central par
w. lrlcsr has had none. The Wcs'crr
Scusior's tune rHInrrs wth.this Congress
,nd the State Senators and Representative
,hn.cn uc>i Fall, vii eject his successor.
CENTRAL rcnns, lvana rlaims The seat
and II she backs up hcr claims BY sending
irue Tariff men In The Legislature. she can
,cadly secure it. Hon. JAS POLLOCK,
nf Northumberland county, is the n'an.
lis location, his known ability, his tried
integrity, and his popularity. all point ll"
nu, rs The man for the tunes and Tor the
,,a,ion. Tur WrSr RRAHCH.