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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
Rail Road.

Z The Burlington Telegraph Of The 18th
inst, comes out in favor OF Rail Road
from that place 10 Fort Des Moines, and
lays down the route as follows:
$40 start at Burlington and pass
through Mount Pleasant, Fairfield, Lib
ertyville, Agency City, Ottumwa, Eddy
vile, Oskaloosa, Pella and on to Fort
Des Moines."
The means by which il proposes to
accomplish i, is, by donation OF land
from Congress. We arc not opposed 10
such road by any means, but believe
that it would be better policy to run the
proposed road due west from here, say
by way OF Alba, in Monroe, and Chari-
ton Point, in Lucas county, to Kanes-
willie and the Council Bluffs.
We hope that long before Railroad
on the route proposed by The Telegraph,
could possibly be constructed to see steam
boats ploughng over The face of the wa
tiers of the Des Moines from the mouth
to the Forks, and we cannot see the ad.
vantage Rail Road would be TO the
towns on the route above here when the
River Improvement shall be completed,
as all the towns in the valley will be
Immediately benefited by the navigation
of the River.
Fhe route from this place to the Bluffs
is one of the finest in the world for a
Railroad, being an uninterrupted diUide
and running as it will through portion
Of country, which is but partially settled,
although capable of sustaining an i'm
mense popula,ion-there is more proba-
bilily that grant could be secured from
the General Government to build it.
Another thing. This road would
form continuous Rail Road from the
lakes to the Council Bluffs, (when the
road from Oquawka, ILL.,, shall be com.
pleted to Burlington,) and would undoubt-
eddy become branch of the Great Ore
gon and California Rail Road.
These are our views on the subject;
and we have not thrown them together
hastily-for the subject Of Rail Road,
by way of this place TO the Bluffs has
been subject thoroughly discussed by
many of our prominent citizens, and its
feasibility not in the least doubled
VIVA. say our friends Of the Telegraph
to this!
On the route proposed by the Tele.
graph, the lands are nearly all taken up,
while on the route TO the Bluffs there
have none of the lands, of consequence,
as yet, been brought into market. This
fact alone, is sufficient to induce Con-
gress TO make liberal donation for the
proposed Road, as j. would be benefit
to the Government, and at the same time
the Road would not be local but ma
tional in its character.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20
IOWA LEGISLATURES.
IN SENATE.
Wednesday, Dec. a, 1850.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1850.
Senate met pursuant TO adjournment.
Tie President announced the standing
Committees Of the Session, as follows:
On Waysand Means: Messrs. Shields
Morton, Alger, Specs and Low.
On the Judiciary: Messrs. Cassidy,
Wright, Hendersho,t, Cook and Letting
well.
On Federal Relations: Messrs. Wright,
Baker, Everson, Hepner and Sales.
On Internal Improvements: Messrs.
Espy, Wright, Cassidy, Lewis and Hen
dershou.
On Military Affairs: Messrs. Morton,
Hepner, Low, Baker and Shields.
On Schools: Messrs. Lewis, Wright,
Sales, Everson, and Hendershott.
On Roads: Messrs. Alger, Specs, Ev-
erson, Henderson, and Hepner.
On Public Buildings: Baker, Mortons
Algcr, Lefingwell and Everson.
On Elections: Mesers. Sales, Wright,
Lewis, Alger and Lowe.
On Engrossed Bills: Cook and Hen
dershott.
On Claims: Lowe, Wright, Shields.
Hepner and Espy.
On County Boundaries: Leffiingwell,
Cook, Lewis, Howell and Sales.
On Agriculture: Howell. Alger, Lowe,
Specs and Baker.
On Enrolled Bills: Lefiingwell and
Wright.
On Interpretations: Hepner, Hender-
shot, Cook, Lewis and Leflingwell.
On New Counties: Hendershott, Cook
Alger, Cassidy and Lewis.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20

CALIFoRNIA LETTERs.-The number
Of letters advertised in the Placer Times
for two weeks was 1000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-12-20

yNAGON BOXES for sale by
w SrREET BRorHERs.
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LOCAL MATTE r S.

CONCERT OF THE ELESAs.--We have been "a
hear the Elenas, and arc satisfied that the pane
gyrics bestowed on them in other cities are not
undcscrved. Three touches of the bow of Luigi
Elena were enough TO convince us that we we're in
the presence of master--not one merely capable
Of making the violin discourse pleasantly and we'll
but one of those wonderful weird masters who hold
spell bound the admirng thousands that come
within reach of their incantations. Luigi, in the
pieces he performed on Saturday evening, is fully
equal TO Ole Bull and Livori, whom VIC have heard;
and we doubt whether he has been excelled by the
two other great maestros whom have not heard,
Paganini and vicuxtemps. Master Anibale is only
ten years old, and, considering his juvcniity, per-
forms on the piano uncommonly we'll lie was
greeted with frequent rounds Of applause.
CmcKAsAw DELEGATroN.--Messrs. Harris and
Pickings, delegates from the Chickasaw nation.
arrived in this city on Saturday, and arc stopping
nj Mahers.
BAYNE'sr vovAGE TO EURoPE.--This IL the last
night but two Of the exhibition of this great PIANO.
rama in the city Of Washington. II has been with
us for two months af1ording the most lively salts
faction to the thousands who have witnessed its
many beauties. As Wednesday next will be the
last day Of its exhibition here feel assured no
one will neglect TO have view Of il before its de-
parturc, which will certainly take place after that
day.
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PaorEssoR LOOMS on " KNockIso Any NoEY

PRoFEssoR LOOMS ON " KNocKISo ANY MoRY--
Somebody having attempted to bolster up non
sensical story about mysterious knocking in
Rochester, New York, by the authority of Profess
sor Loomis, of the New York University, he knocks
the matter down without any mystery in the fol-
lowing note to the New York Express:
&C. In your paper of this morning you state that
Professor Loomis accounted for the Rochester
noises by ascribing them to vibrations produced by
the rush of water over a mill-dam.' This is mis-
take In the american Journal of Science for Octo-
Der, lS43, have given an account of several mill
dams which vibrated in remarkable manner, and
from which vibrations communicated TO the
neighborng buildings; and several persons have
intimated that perhaps the Rochester noises might
be ascrbcd 10 a similar cause. have, however,
never any reason for believing such TO be the
case, but have been inclined 20 sscrbe them TO
wilful imposturc Yours, respectfully,
"E. LOOMS
Netc York Unipersify Feb l."
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FORTUNE AND EMPLOYMENT GAINED by THOSE WHO
WRITE FIRsT-RATE HAND.

FORTUNE AND EMPLOYMENT GAINED THOSE WHO
WRITE FIRsT-RATE HAND
OEt- Terms moderate, and greatly reduced IN
- OPENING OF MR.. BRISTOW'S National
IL Writing Establishment for pupils of ALL ACES
day and evening, between 18th and 18th streets on
Pennsylvania avenue, over Carusi's music store
05- To gentlemen of the different Government
Departments, the corps diplomatic, and the inhabi
tants of Washington in general:
MIR. BRISTOW, Finishing w iting Master re-
spectfully announces his RETURN from Rich
mond, and feels the utmost pleasure of having the
honor, once more, of presenting his admired and
superior system Of Pcnmanship to the ladies and
gentlemen OF this city who, his visit last season
generously welcomed his arrival with their kind
ness confidence and patronage.
Inc decided success, the immcnsity of Mr. BIS
practce ior twenty i've years past, and the unver
sal estimation in which his method of teaching is
held, both In Europe and America is a SURE GUAR
aztec ior every one, YOUTH and AGE, TO attend his
classes, now OPEN DAY AND EVENING, already IN
dctire session MIR. b. politely invites early app-
cation, as his stay will be limited.
| GENTLEMEN of all occupations are positively
taught plcndd business hand, at once fluent,
BOLD, RAPID, clear and manly stylc-no matter
how BAD, illegible crampcd the writing may be-
IN ONE COMPLETE COURSE OF LESSONS.
THE LADIES meet at reserved hours; they ar.
quire beautiful, Free graceful, truly delicate and
feminine hand, the only form approved of for epis
tolary writing (See specimens at the door, be-
ween 18th and 18th streets, north side.) PRIvATE
tuition given
NIB. Lord Bacon says: "Good writing is like
a good address to person. il is letter of credit
and recommendation.
- Mr.. Il. is to be seen from 9 a. IN. to p. M,
or 4 to 8 p. m.
Or yIsIrEns to the city take course of
twelve lessons in four days. Jan. ls-dlm
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PRINTERS AND BINDERS
W. - n 4 O. .1r

WAREHOUSE, Nos. % and 81 Gold st-Nan-
w ufactory, corner Of Broomc and Sheriff SITS.
New York.
The subscribers offer for sale, of their ownman
ufaeture, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper and book
work; Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with drought iron Cylinders !;
Geercd and other Standing Presses; also, Ltho.
graphic and Copperplate Presses, Binders mate
rails, &c &c; Chases, Cases, Galleys, Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, &c. &c, constantly ON
hand, and every article necessary for a complete
Printing Office, including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing TO establish a Newspaper,
Book Job Office will be furnished with an esti-
mate for the same, in detail, if desired Machinery
made to order or drawings. Iron and Brass Cast
ings 10 order. They also manufacture superior
cast steel mill, pit, crosscut, circular and other
Saws, supply Of which they keep constantly on
hand. r. HOE CO
n. b. Proprietors of newspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and send us n num-
Der OF their paper containing it, will be entitled
payment ON purchasing of us four times the
amount Of their bill. Jan. 26-u
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CARD.
-. n-u V.n-or


V'HE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully call
J. attention TO his stock of WINES AND Ii
QUORS.
The facilities possessed by him for obtaining
from abroad all Wines, &c, in their purity, his
longer experiences in the business conducted by him.
and direct personal knowledge ,ci the rarious
grocing distriSfs Of Europe than as possessed
By any other house IN this CITY, afford for
the character and quality OF all articles sold by
him.
The arrangements of his store and vaults are
such as to make them, IN fact the substitute for tho
cellar of every consumer.
Persons wanting small assorted lots of choice
Wines for special OCCASIONS be supplied at the
shortest notice, with Wines decantsd for immediate
use, including Wines Of France and Germany, not
usually to be obtained here.
COUNTRY TRADE supplied at wholesale prices
on most favorable terms
CLUBS will find il much to their advantage to
der from the subscriber.
FAMILIES can command the best of Table Wines
at Gerry lou prices, as also the cheapest sorts OF
Wines and Liquors, FOR CULINARY Pun
POSES.
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES, Messes,
and others at distance, can be supplied land
| hare them sent by "PACKAGE EXPRESS
FREE OF CHARGE,) with Wines, &c, for
table, by the, dozen, or in cases of ASSORTED
SORTS, at the shortest notice, by addressing
their orders through the Post Office, to
JACOB SNYDER, Jr.,
Importer and Dealer in Wines, &c,
10 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
GJ-SEGARS, of direct importation from Havana,
of various sorts and brands, always on hand, from
Sl9 to $40 per thousand, and sold by the single
box cheaper than at any other store in the city
Jan. l6-df
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DAGUERREAN GALLERY,
PennsyIvania Avenue,
One door East Of Giiman's Drug Store.)

Gone door East Of Giiman's Drug Stors.)
VNHE Citizens of Washington and strangers visit
Il ing the city are respectfully informed that the
is taking Daguerrcotype Pictures which all who
see them pronounce superior To any specimens of
the art ever produced in Washington, and which
he is confident will bear favorable comparison with
any ever executed in the United States.
Pictures taken at this establishment by the
aid of an extensive sky-light, constructed on new
plan, by which all the lights and shades of the pic
lures are produced with unusual clearncss and
strength. giving the portrait degree of boldness
and beauty of tone never attained by any other
mode
Having just imported from Germany the largest
and most costly Camera ever seen in America, Mr..
b. is prepared TO take Cabinet Pictures Of the largest
size ever produced in the world.
Portraits of children taken in "A few seconds. Per-
feet satisfaction warranted in all
Portraits taken equally well in fair and cloudy
weather. N. S. BENNETT.
Feb 6--eodlmo
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" NrO York Unipr.ity, Feb. l."

yERY SiSeULAR.-Some forty years since the
family Of DR.. Denormandie, formerly Of Attlebo-
borough, Bucks county, Pennsylvania, received a
paper written in language they did not under
stand. IL was thought nothing Of except a mat
ter Of curiosity, and remained among the family
papers until lately. when it happened 20 be by
some person, who translated il, and behold il
proved TO be tciH, leaving TO the family inn
mense estate. Dr. Denormandie left three sons,
and perhaps other children. Two Of the sons went
10 Kentucky, about 1918, where one of them died I;
the other two IL is believed, are still living They
we're worthy men, and many friends will rejoice TO
learn that the long neglected bcquest may yet be
realized Trenton IN - Gazette.
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PuNcTuALiTy.-Tbc Boston correspondent of the
Salem Register relates the following anecdote Of a
once celebrated actress and now equally celebrated
reader Of Shakespeare which occurred at the Revere
House during recent visit 10 the city:
A waiter carried in her dinner little before the
appointed hour. She was writing, and impatient
OF interruption, glanced at her watch, and beck
oned him angrily to take the dishes away again.
He hestated DIST five o'clock" said the frags-
dienns, fixing such eye upon him made the
dishes shake in his hands. alt lacks but three min
utes Of IT," he meckly urged. 81 DINE At rIvE'
Numbered the ex-actrcss, and brought down her
arm with such force upon her desk that IL nearly
took the astonsbed waiter off his feet. moment
and he was among the missing.
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MORsE's TELEGRAPH.
Messages sent through In half n minute !
KINHE MAGNETIC TEL EGRAPH C0MpA NV

Il owning the old line Of truly American Telc-
graph between the cities Of Washington and New
York, have now in operation four wires which are
working, by single manipulation at each termi-
nus, between the offices Of the Company on Penn
all the intermediate stations. Any message left AT
the offices Of this Company in Washington, Bati-
more, Havrc de Grace, Wilmington, Philadelphia,
Trenton, Princeton, New Brunswick, Newark Jer-
sey City, or New York will have prompt despatch
This line connects with all the Morse lncs north,
south, cast and west
The operations Of this Company arc not interrupt
cd by rain storms.
All business entrusted 20 this Company will be
considered strictly confidential, and win be prompt
ly attended TO. Il. b. FRENCH,
President Of the Magnetic Telegraph Company.
Feb. IL
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Metropolitan Portrait Club.
Offices, Ss Albany Road, London, Engiond.
VNHE Directors beg to announce that there will
Il be drawn for Grand Series of Portraits of all
horses entered for the forthcoming
GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those hon
orable principles which have hitherto given great
satisfaction, and secured To the above Association
such extensive patronage; and that while the past
success and high estimation in which the Club IL
held are subjects of pleasing congratuaton TO the
projectors they encourage endeavors for still fur
ther development of their plan For the future,
therefore, the number of prizes will be extended To
the portraits of all horses that entered for each
particular race-Non- Starters well Winners
| and Starters. The following list is now open:
5000 Members 10 each Class.
| FIRST CLASS, El0 % DITTO, f5. 30 DITTO, FL.
Parties can have shares in each on
| either of the different classes.
Those Members who draw the portraits Of first,
second and third Horses, the other rtng Horses
also those that do not start, (but which entered
| for the Race,) will receive the following prizes.
The drawing will take place ten days before the
| Races.
Portrait Of FIRST Horse.-First Glass; eco 900.
Second Class, fl0 900; Third Class, f2 900.
| Port AIT If Second Horse.--First Class, fl0 00O
Second Glass, 5000; Third Class, fl ,00O
Portrait " Third Hoss.-First Glass; $4,000;
Second Class, e., 500; Third Class, $500
DECIDED amongst the Portraits of Starters First
Class, $4,000; Second Glass, 1880; Third Class,
ESQ.
Oipadfd amongst The PoTfrohs Of Non StdTtSTs.-
First Class, 10000; Second Class, f5, OO0 Third
Class, & 900
The number of prizes to be distributed in each
Class 209, that being the number Of horses en-
tered for the ALI letters to contain "A remit
lance, drafts bank notes, &c, addressed and made
payable to the Managing Director,
JOHN BURRIDGE, esq,
IS Albany Road, London, England
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt Of n
remittance. Full particulars of the Race will be
with the fortunate numbers To each subscriber
80 that he may know his position, and whether
not he be one.of the fortunate Office commissions
per cent, to be deducted from the above prizes.
Jan. 3-duif
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Our attention has been called 10 an advertisement
published in the Republic of Saturday last signed
by Gilbert Cameron, contractor for the Smithsonian
buildings. This statement sets forth the following
charges; That the ssbid made by him (Mr. CT for
the marble for the east wing Of the Patent Office
was much lower than the bidders that have been so
highly favored with the contract for this part of the
work. and that the rejection If his bid has already
resulted III loss Of several thousand dollars TO the
Government" Upon the truth of these Charges
he rests his accusation of larng raud'i and gross
derchction OF duty on the part of certain public Of
hcers. The tendency and aim Of this accusation
with Its Injurious imputations upon us, are as we'll
as others, well understood and rightly appreciated
In tins community And If the perusal Of Mr., C.'s
statement was limited to the citizens of Washing
ton, no suggestions Of self respect would demand
an answer; but we well know that silence through
lnsldious misrepresentation, may be construed by
others, to whom we unknown, as an acknowi-
edgment of guilt; and, more especially, when
lne charge itself derives Plausibility from its very
grossness. In support Of this accusation Mr. G
presents the following tables and accompanying
remarks This extract furnishes the whole eys
dence contained in his statement
"Herc follows Mr.. John c. Hardness measure.
ment, as he has made his return TO the Commission
er; ALSO the prices of the three gentlemen Messrs
Winter. Symington, and Provost, who are doing
the work, and the subscribers prices attached to
said measurement:
Work tDih Winter g. Co.'s Prices, as maid Nm m ODD
NoUeB,ber, lS49.
Feet. DOLL.
s,672 cube, fne-faced stone, at SIPS
per foot ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. III 100 I6
ie'9da superhcial beds builds at % cts. 1857 80
6,l62 lineal, bevel rustic, single line, at
22cts; 1856 81
brs~~eS41uperficial, window sills, face mea-
sure, at s. 90. ............ 255 06
l6l superficial beds and builds to ditto,
al 20 CTS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. As 03
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FOR CALIFORNIA, VIA cHAGREs.

kEA New and splendid steamship OHIO,
SR[Hs James +. Schenck, u. S. NJ, com
- mander.
The United States Mail Steamship
Company will despatch the OHIO on WEDNESDAY,
the 18th Of February, at o'clock D. m, from her
pier foot of Warren street, North river, for Havana
New Orleans and Chagres, touching off the bar at
Charleston and Savannah.
The superior accommodations on the Ohio, and
her thoroughly ested double engines Of 900 horse
power, give passengers assurance of safety and
speed, not TO be felt on inferior vessels running
with single engine.
An experienced Surgeon is attached to the vessel.
Through tickets to San Francisco can be secured
on application at the Office of the company.
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES.
Standee berth Observation-Disclosures. 80
Steerage berth-found beds and separate table so
RATES OF PASSAGE-PANAMA TO SAN
FRANCISCO.
ate-room berth. ......... ............... y 25O
Steerage-found beds and separate table $50
Passengers to Chagres will board ON shore dur
days.
RATES OF PASSAGE
To Havana New Orleans.
State room berth ...........S70 S75
Standee berth, forward cabin. So 90
Steerage-found bed and board % 25
Freight to Chagres must be pre- paid, and all bills
OF lading must be signed on board the ship.
For freight or passage, apply to
M. D. ROBERTS,
Jan. 3l-tFl3 llS West street, New York.
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NieHr DEsrITuTioN.--Thosc who habitually lay
their heads upon comfortable pillows scarcely
believe that every night hundreds of men and wo-
men are wandering houselcss about the streets OF
this great metropolis, without place to shelter
themselves The chief Of police reports that during
six months preceding last November, 81 $50 persons
were furnished with lodgings in the various sta
ton houses in this cityl What amount of misc
ry is concentrated in this single fact
". " Com. Adverfisr.
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TURKISH CusToM.-The Sublime Porte has re-
its letters TO the rank Of the person addressed One
Of ordinary size is sent TO private individual,
little larger TO civil officer, and still larger
10 military one The recent despatch under the
Sultan's own hand to the Emperor of Austria is
said by the Vienna papers TO have been than
two feet across, while one 20 the Car would have
made comfortable door for Russian cabin.
Cor. " " Com 1dp
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IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES OF WASH
INGTON AND THE DISTRICT.

L PULyERMACHER, from SO Baltimore street,
II d. Baltimore, has opened branch opposite
Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, where he
will open this morning beautiful assortment of
Laces, Ribbons, Embroderios, Capes, Collars Cuffs,
Wells, Berthas, Evening Dresses. Embroidered
Chdren's Dresses, Ladies Breakfast Caps, En-
broidered and Plain Linen Cambria Handkerchief,
and an endless variety Of all the leading STYLES Of
Laces for trimmings and fiDunces. Also, Gloves
of every description for ladies and gentlemen
+. Pulvermacher pledges himself 10 sell from 25
TO 30 per cent cheaper than any house in this city
Jan l5-dU