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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-05-16

ANOTHER STEAMBOAT Observation-Disclosures sr
LIVES Losr.-"e learn from passenger on the
steamer Despatch, tina, last ght abou. Il clock
as that vessel wasof Grand River, Canada shore
she unfortunately ran into the steamer Com
mercc, by which SO men out Of q, desach men, OF
$50 British troops were lost.
The C1nmcEcc was owned by NJ Phcrson &
Crane Of Kingston, and is total loss.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-05-16
Pnrssrxoa, May llth, 1851
a csc1nrk p. n.

The Georgia has the regular mails.
The Empire City and Georgia bring one month
later news from San Francisco.
The former brings one hundred THOUSAND in
gold belonging TO passengers, and one million
seven hundred thousand on freight.
Stagnation in business had increased at San
Francisco.
There have been failures among the merchants,
among them Francis Ward & Co, one or the
largest houses in San Francisco.
The Alta Californian says that the emigration
Of foreigners to the shores Of California has con-
tinusd through The. Winter and Spring, and finds
the infdx at these points none the less. They
come from South America and the English colo
MES.
The Chercke. from Chagres, is below with
100000 10 gold on board: She left on the
sane day with the Empire City.
The continuation OF fine weather is beginning
to produce an effect upon our tepid market; al
though there has been no transactions OF any
note, there isa disposition for more extended
operations, which no doubt will be more apparent
on the sailing Of the steamer.
New York, May 10, 7r. NJ.
The British Queen arrived from Hamburg yes
'erdoy morning, af.era rough passage. She lei.
on the oh Of April.
the Niagara reached her dock at noon to-
day.
The last accounts from the Havana, state tina,
the cholera was raging a, that place. Eighty
deaths day are reported.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
A NEW T0WN!!!

TOHNSTONSPORT, Wapello CO. Iowa
~ Is beautifully situated on an eminence
Ia rolling bluff,) on the west bank of the
Des Moines river, and in the heart of a
country; which as it regards beauty of see
merry and fertility of soil is surpassed by
none.
The location is favorable to make it even
tually become great commercial port on
the river, being the nearest point to Prince
ton (now Albia) the county seat of Mon :
roe county, and the road between passing
through a most delightful country, on one
continuous, rich, rolling dividing ridge, with
out stream to interrupt in the way.
Building TIMBER clay for brick, lime, sand
and rock; and what is yet still better. stone
coal in abundance, can be had in the imme-
date vicinity of this place.
When the River Improvement is COM
pleted and dam No II, with 81 feet lift, is
erected near this place, it will afford by
draulic power to propel any amount of ma
chinery, and Johnstonsport in addition to
her commercial advantages may truly he
called a second Lowell in point of advan-
tages for manufacturing.
Merchants and Mechanics please call and
see for yourselves the reality of these things
before you locate elsewhere. Lots will be
sold low and on very accommodating terms
to first settlers.
There will be sale of Lots in Johnstons :
port on WEDNESDAY, the Sd of April, 1880.
Sale to commence at 9 O'Clock p NJ
DAVID JOHNSTON.
Jan. Is. 1850
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

TNHANKFUL for the patronag. confer
1 red ON him, begs leave to announce
that he will continue the practice of Medi-
cine and Surgery in Ottumwa, and vicinity.
He has no disposition to monopolize; but he
seeks to share literally in the practice of
this community, and those who have not
vet employed him are referred with pleasure
to any of the numerous patients, who he
has attended during the last year.
All Physicians cannot be adopts in all
diseases; some are noted for success in one
disease and some in another. Dr. McMa-
han feels confident of entire success in OBJ
stetricat cases and in Female diseases gem
orally, us also Pneumonia or winter Fever;
and he will warrant cure in all cases OF
Agua or chils and Fever.
He has had considerable experience and
invariable success in Surgical Operations
and being in regular receipt of the best
Medical Journals, he is always posted up
and fully advised of all Improvements and
di scoveries in medical science generally.
He will attend to calls in all weather and
at all hours, and may be found at the Drug
Store of Gainger & Snodgrass, when not
professionally engaged.
Feb 9Th, 1880.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

A Saving Wife.-Widow Grizzl,.
has an only sister; that sister is widow
also. ..
Her lord died lately of cholic. In the
midst OF ms most acute bodily pain, af-
ter the hand Of death had touched him.
and while writing in agony, his gentle
wife said to him:
"Well. Mr.. Shylock, you needn', kick
round so and wear out the sheets, if you
are dying" ,...'
The Cincinnati Gazette, of the I4,h.
gives the following instance:
Il Lucky Escape.-As a German wo.
man, who sells vegetables in market was
returning home, on Tuesday. seated in
the front OF wagon. one of her baskets
Tell "ut upon The street. She endeavored
TO catch il as it was falling, but losing her
balance fell forward upon the heels of
the horse. when the horse gave her a few
hard kicks in the the side. dpprivinr her
OF speech and breath for some moments.
She was lifted up from the ground, by a
gentleman who ran out into the mud to
her relief, and becoming conscious of
her condition. after her head had reposed
upon his shoulder few moments quietly
observed 10 him, mime got-I .taut de
pasket vas proke-but here he ish go
cooi as new And away she ran to
the wagon.
These Instances remind US of the wo-
man whose husband borrowed a bag to
60 to mill. On his way he fell into the
stream and was drowned. and the bag was
Sps,. When his wife heard of it, she
exclaimed, ''Good gracious! What fuss
there will be abou, that bag!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Hon. Luther Severance, late member
of Congress from Maine, has received
the appointment OF Commissioner to the
Sandwich Islands.
The charge against Green the reformed
gambler who was arrested for obtaining
goods on false pretenccs, is false, aud he
has been dismissed.
Barring and Brothers are said to have
subscribed S250,000 in the Panama rail-
road stock. .....
Companies have been formed in New
York for the construction of 20l9 miles
of plank road with capital of $780,
600.
The Legislature of Wisconsin, has
passed an act TO protect the rights OF
married women in their own property.
Messages were lately exchanged be-
tween the Galena and Pittsburgh offices
by one continuous wire, dislince OF
more than 100 miles.
Land Warrants are quoted in the ST.
Louis papers at Sl40.
v The cholera is said to be raging in
Louisiana.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
TRUE.-I.ady Blessington, who ough

TRuE.-l.ady Blessington, who ought
10 have known if any one ever did know.
1ence remarked that ..no woman who is
FORMED to excite general admiration, is
is capable of comforting individual happi-
ness Prince Butler probably learned
this lesson by bitter experience, after he
married Miss Fanny kemb!e.
Lady BIessington nigh, have gone a
further, and added that no woman who
aims to excite general admiration is
capable or DESTROYS of comforting iadi-
viduaI happiness. Such woiaen should
be avoided as pcsiilence, by all who
are seeking partners for life.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

During Sir James Ross expedition in
search of Sir John Franklin, about 100
foxes were caught, and after putting a
brass collar on each stating where Sir
John and his party might find provisions,
they were lie. 60. These animals ira.
verse great extent of country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The editor of the Muscatine Journal
says that almost every man he meets has
touch of the California fever. Two
hundred persons will start from Ilat coun-
ty for the Ell Dortdn during the spring.
Johnson county will have "A large dele.
CATION at The mines. One hundred or
more will go from this county. Some
have already taken up the line of march.
The emigration from this State, will
be far greater than last year.--fopa Re
puJ.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Robert Kinds, Postmaster, says:l

OEREaTOWN, IA, MULCH e, IoF5.
One woman has used your Liniment with
great success. She had lost the use of her
legs for three years, the cords being contract
ed so that her legs We're bent as much while
standing as is natural for the position of the
legs while sitting, and she could not bend
them in the least, but bv the use of II. e.
Farrelfs Arabian Liniment she is now able
TO walk with ease, and has staight limb
have found it most excellent remedy for
horse flesh, also for everything which re-
quires an external remedy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Usage Orange Trees,

which have been selected with care and are
particularly adapted to this market-and as
we have bought them very low, feel conf
dent that we can make the prices so low
that our customers cannot complain.
Our stock consists in part of Broad Cloths,
Cassimeres, Sattinets, Ky. Jeans, Bro. Do
mestics, Bleached do, Cashmeres, Nj De
Lanes, Lawns, very cheap and desirable
patterns-Calicoes, Gin5hams, Ladies' and
Gents Hosiery, large assortment Ladi S
and Gents Gloves, White goods for Ladi Is
dresses, Ladies Bonnets, Parasols, silk an
cotton; Tailors Trimmings. La lies fancy
handkiis and shawls; Gents summer coatinz
and Pantaloon stuff; Leghorn, Palm Laai
and Buena Vista Hats, Gents latest fashion
silk do; BOYS Hats; "a fine assortment Harl-
ware; Loaf Sugar, Bro. do; Molasses, Cot,
fee, Nails, Castings, Horse collars, Brides.
Shovels, Spades, Manure Forks, Hoes. Trac,
chains, cow Bells, axes, Door Locks. Nor
folk and Drop Latches, Butts and Screws.
lacks, Shoe Knives, Shoe Pincers, avis, sc.
A variety of School Books. such as are used
in this vicinity. Writing and Letter paper
Ink, Quills and Steel Pens; Dried Peaches
and apples, Rice, Imp. Gun pow,lel and Y
H. Tea, Ginger. Pepper, Spice, Saleratus
Nutmegs Salts, Sulphur, Patent Medicine:
of various kinds. A general assortment
Queensware and Tin ware. Paints, Whit,
Lead dry and ground, Whiting, Chalk, al
UNI, Indigo, Madden, Logwood, Copperas
Candles, Pearl Light do. Castings, Spiders
to IL gallon Kettles, Castor Oil, Linsee,
do; Tanners do. Badsteads, Tables, Ligh
Stands. CO. A Fresh lot of Land War
rants just received. S. RI ARDS.
April Goth, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Mrs. MiHer.--A correspondent of the
New York Express say, Mrs. Miller,
who was reported as having been seen in
Virginia, has not vet been discovered by
her almost distracted husband. There
was no truth in the stories. Major Mil
Ter has followed each OF these rumors,
which. like an ignus fatus, have led him
to DISAPPOINTMENT. There seems to be
but little doubt that she went over the
falls"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Alabama UiNing TO abide by q deci.

Alabama UWing TO abide by deci-
sion Of tie People.--Gov. Collier, in
>his Inaugural Address to the Legislature
of Alabama. referring to California says:
..lf the people of the State which may
be formed from this Territory, shall elect.
to exclude slavery. we shall most cheer
fully acquiesce, and extend to them the
right hand of fellowship
The ultras in the South will find tina,
they are not sustained by the public SEN
timent of that part of the Union.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

A large cloud reform meeting" was
held in New York city on the evening of
the LIST inst. Strong resolutions in ia
vor of giving away the public lands to
such as may choose to settle OH them
were passed. Letters were read at the
meeting from Hons. Daniel Webster.
Lewis Cass and w. H. Seward. The
"yote yourself farm party appears TO
be increasing in. strength.-D.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

ANOTHER DIVORCE CASE IN Hen
L'FE.-We see by the Philadelphia pa
pers that Edwin Forrest, the distinguish
ed tragedian, was at Harrisburgh, endea-
vored to procure divorce from his wife.
Wonder If he has secured any editorial
assistance. If he has, then "God be
praised!'-Mo. Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
AGENCY
For the Knox Insurance Company.

For the Knox insurance Company.
~ TOWER, Pennington, and J. d..
". DEVlN, Ottumwa, agents for the
Knox Insurance Company, are prepared to
receive applications for Fire, Marine and
Life Insurance. feb. Is
References in In0iana.
His Ex'c'y. Gov. Joseph A. Wright, India
napolis.
Col. James H. Lane, 1t. Governor, India
napolis.
Hon. C. H. Test, Secretary of State, India
napolis.
Douglass Macguire, auditor of State, India
napolis.
Hon. Caleb B. Smith, Connersville.
Hon. f. M. Huntington, Judge U. S. Dist.
Court Cannelton.
A. Nj. Puett, Esq, Rockville, } Trustees
Col. Thos. H. Blake, Terra Haute Wabash
Chas. Butler, Esq, N. Y. City, )& E.Canl
Jacob d. Early, Esq, Terra Haute.
VIM. Burtch, Pres't. Branch Bank, Vim
cenneS.
James Collins, Jr., State agent, in N. York
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

WHAT is RuM!-OcE-MAM Long
Beard) an old Indian chief, in letter
addressed to President Taylor has the
following:
1--WE cannot trust your people; true,
they take our pipes and smoke with US;
but their spirits are not made any better;
for with the other hand, they give Us
water from the springs of the devils
country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Notice.,
LAND OrFIcE, Fairfield, Iowa,
January 25th, 1850.

TN accordance with The OH paragraph
1 of the Circular of the Commission
er of the General Land Office, da!ed
January lst, 1896: Nciice is her2by
giuea tina, applications for the purchase
the following described Land (which has
been enormously Withheld from private
enlry) will be received at this Office. on
Tuesday the 10Th day Of March next, al
ten o'clock A. NJ. to-wit:
The South East quarter of Section No.
One; in Township No. Sixty-Scyen
North of Range Fourteen west.
GEO. WILSON, Register.
w. IL. WALLACE, Rscciosr.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

EARLY PEAcHEs.-We have now be-
fore us half dozen peaches, of this
springs growth, which friend picked
from the trees a few days since. AL
though they are much shriveled by frost,
they are Of the size of large hickory
nu,s.--N. o. Commercial Bulletin, FEB.
l3fh.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
The Opinion Of an Old, Experienced
and Scientific Iarrier.

WASHINGTON, Iowa, June 2o, 1919.
From the speedy and permanent cures,
both on man and beast, which your Arabian
Liniment is performing, | do not hesitate to
pronounce it the Great Remedy of the
age | have practiced doctoring horses
for these twenty years, and have tried all
the various liniments, ointments, &r. so
much pulled up in the papers. but must
say that IL. G. Farrel's Arabian Liniment
exceeds any that ever made use of. By
its use, have cured Sweeney ana SPAWN
long after they had been pronounced incu-
rable, and have cured more than fifty hor-
res this season with youraLiniment, embra-
cling every shade of disease, from scratches
and bruises up to SPAWN, Ring Bone and
Sweeney. | can also bear testimony of Its
good effect on the human System, was
confined nearly all last winter to my room
with Rheumatism, and could get nothing to
help me, until commenced the use of your
Liniment, which entirely cured me.
WIN. r. GRIMES.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Somebody has said, ''the rich depend
on the laboring poor for their work on
the merry poor for their amusement; on
the learned poor for their instructions;
and on the pious poor for sanctfcaion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
SefCeS pace
II. @ Farrell's Arabian Linimsnt
Jar beyond any similar remedy.

Jar beyond any similar remedy.
About year and a half ago, swelling
appeared in my wife's stomach, gradually
increased in size until it became as large as
my fist, and so sore that she could not bear
the least pressure upon it with out giving
her extreme pain. got the advice of our
best doctors, and they differed in opinion
about it, some said it was an Ague Cake or
Enlargement of the spleen, some, that it
was an Enlargement of the Ovaries, and
Others said it was Tumor of the Ovaries,
and could not be cured except by cutting it
out. In this critical situation, was per-
suaded to try H. G.. Farrells Arabian Lin-
ment upon it and strange as it may appear
upon the third application she began to i'm
prove, and has continued getting better dai-
ly, until she is now as well as eyer-enioy-
ing excellent health. ID. MCCONNELL.
Peoria, March 5, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Peach Crop.-rhe Ohio Culiivator
says that the severe weather from the "a
to the 5lh of February killed the greater
portion of the peach buds. In certain
localities in this State, we are informed,
the fruit has been pretty much destroyed
while in others il remains untouched
Altogether the prospect is fair for rea-
sonable yield.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Notice to Presumption Claimants,

LAND OFFICE, Fairfield, Iowa..
February s. 1850.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on
In this day, there were received at
this office plats of the following described
Townships, viz:
Townships No. rs N. of Ranges Nos.
20, 81 a. 33 West. 9th Pl. Mer.
GEO. WILSON, Register.
w. H. WALLACE, Receiver.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Notice.

Notice
DAVIS County, 81: said county to the
March term A. d.
1850
Lloyd A. Nelson, In chancery.
VS.: bill for snacif-
Levina Leachman, ic perform
and nriI jacob 5s Saman Huff. 'n'''
heirs at law, of Abraham
Huff, deceased.
INHE said defendants will take notice. that
Il ON the twenty second day of June
A. D. lS49. Said plaintiff fled his petition
and affidavit, stating that he purchased
Land Warrant, for valuable consideration,
issued In the name of said defendants,
Number 272 2, that he located aid Land
Warrant on the South west quarter of Sec
ton two i'll Township sixty-nine, North of
range fourteen west, i'll the district of lands
subject to sale at Fairfield, Iowa. That
patent has been issued by general govern
ment, for sail lanls, in the name of said
defendants, and that said defendants refuse
to execute to said plaintiff warrantee deed
for said lands. ST..
Now unless the said Levina Leachman.
Harriet Leachman and Jacob NumAn Huff,
heirs at law of Abraham HUFF, deceased,
shall appear AMI plead, answer, or dawn. 70
sail petition, before the first day of the
next term of sail court, to be commenced
AMI held at Bloomfield, in said county, on
the first Monday in the month of March,
1850, said petition will be taken as confess
sed anla decree entered accordingly. BY
order of the court.
ADRIAN WEAVER, elk of sd court.
S, G. McAchran, solt. for plaintiff.
December tn A ID 1919
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Th', subscriptions towards the Mil
waukee and Mississippi Railroad exceed
100000. The work is going on rapid
ly towards Waukeska, 20a miles.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The internal commerce uf the west
is estimated at S426, OOO,OOO annually,
to carry on which, there are 80, 900 boat
men employed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

CHOLERA IN ST.. LoUIs.--The Dis.
patch says that there were 81 deaths of
cholera at st. Louis, During the week
ending the 4th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

1t has been ascertained that men in
England, engaged at work in hot blast
furnaces, never live beyond the age %
years.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
BOOTS, SH1ES SADDLES, Harmless
Usage Orange Trees, &c.

Usage Orange Trees, &c.
- S. NORR is has just received f:om Bur
-. lington, large supply of the best
quality of
Eastern Tanned Leather,
And findings, including Lasts of the latest
and most fashionable style, for GENTLEMEN
& LADIES work. He is now prepared to
furnish the public with every description of
work i'll his line.
CaIifOrnians,
can be supplied with Boots manufactured
expressly for the overland Journey, and for
working in the mines. No Californian can
prudently leave without pair Or two of
my HIGH BOOTS, adapted both to deep rivers,
& sandy plains.
Saddles & Harness, Bri.
dies, &c,
of every description and price full assert
ment, kept constantly on hand; and for sale
at Burlington prices. Persons in want of
Saddles or Harness are invited to call and
examine quality, and terms.
Usage Orange Trees,
fit for setting the coming spring, can be sup
piled by the subscriber. Early orders from
those in want of this best of hedges. are So
licited. s. S. NORRIS.
Ottumwa Jan. IIth 1850. .. .
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Street Brothers

the ppbic that they a s now g readS sa to
supply them with any article usually found
in country store.
Nov. I'd, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The Legislature of Tennessee has
adopted resolutions to stand by the Union
at all hazards, and to the last extremity.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

An eroli,e, weighing half a ton, faccor.
ding to the Missouri Republican, Tell
near the Jefferson Barracks on the 25th
ul,.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Glass Dress-The wedding dress OF
Miss Russell, of. ST. Louis, was made OF
glass, and cost 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
10000 Fruit Trees
FOR SALE AT TIE
OTTUNzWA NURSERY.

CONSISTING of I29 varieties of
" Apples. 8 of Pears, 8 of Plums,
6 of Cherries, 3 of Grapes, of Rose
Bushes, 4 Raspberrics. The trees are
from two to 4 years growth. grated in
the root, the gratis having been selected
from bearing trees OF the choicest varie-
ties. Also, 10000 Usage Orange, or
hedge plant, of suitable size for planting
in hedges. SAMUEL CONFER.
Ottumwa, February lst, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Always seek the best society, if tired
Of it you can descend. II you begin
with the lowest to ascend is impossible.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Groceries.
Eclectic Physician.
DIR. WM. w. NELSON.

DIR WIN. w. NELSON.
TCLECTiC, OR REFORMED BOTANIC Pay
I sIRIAN, tenders his professional servi-
ces to the citizens of Wapello county, and
solicits share of public patronage; feeling
assured that he is able to give the utmost
satisfaction, having the advantage of a
knowledge of the different theories of the
day and especially that of the Reformed sys,
tern. He will at all times be found at his
residence two miles North of Agency City
when not engaged in business of his profes'
sion. Sept. 10th, l649
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The daughter of the Emperor of Rus
STA lately had a daughter, who has been
named Sscragei Maximeliano witsck.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

A body has been discovered in the
water near Roxborough, Mass, which is
supposed to be that of DIR. Parkman.