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The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-02-14
THE MOTHER-IN-LAW.

. STORY OF THE ISLAND ESTATE.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-02-14

XVII-CosTINUED.
Presently she inquired, with view OF changing
the subject, and suggesting more agreeable
train of thought
"Do you love Louis Louise7"
Certainly do" replied Louise, wiping her
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

DowN-EAsT GIRLs.--Speaking of
Barnum's Chinese lady, who is holding
court at Armory Hall, and who boasts
foot only two and half inches long, the
Post observes that sin some countries.
one thing. and in other countries some
thing else indicates beauty" "Wha.
splendid woman says the Hottento,,
'.she weighs over 3Oo!' In America il.
is, "What lovely girl; her wais. is oaly
a span!" In China il IS. "WhAt . lilly!
her foot is only two inches!" So we go.
Which is best.
To this the wag Of the Belias, NJ.
Journal, who is evidently as shrewd i.
connoisseur of female beauty as the
Moor whom Shakespeare has inmor-
tlized, replies in the following sasisfac-
tory style:
Mature, of course. We can show
you some specimens Down East. who
have not been deformed by liver squeezes
nor tight shoes, fdtted after the manner
of Hottentots, or starved Ia mode in
cities. They have grown up according
to organic laws, dietcd on beef steak, and
corn bread, exercised as the Greeks used
to, are up and coming like flock Of
pa,ridges with pointer dog among EN-,
can wash the tea things, go out and milk
the COW, and jump over i've rail fence
with the pail full and never spill drop.
Needn't rap; We have seen 'em do it,"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

The last Telegraphic news whica we
received broke off in the middle of a ac-
CONT of the treatment of Marshal Hay
nau, in which he was represented to
have suffered gross indignities at the
hands of the English. In the Spring
field Journal we find some other items
of news by the same arrival. We copy
lhem:-Mo. Republican.
New York, Sept. II.
The Queen of England is sojourning
in the Highlands of Scotland.
The Lord Lieutenant is making tour
to ascertain the condition of agriculture
in Ireland.
An attempt has been made to revive
the repeal agitation, but il proved an alb
ortion.
Marshal Haynau has met with a
rough reception in England. He went
to visit the great brewery of Barklee.--
Some of those employed on the preml-
ses discovered who he was, and they
commenced an attack upon him. He
was assailed with all sorts of missiles,
and had his clothes all torn from his
back. Il was with the greatest difficult
ty that the Austrian butcher made lis es-
cape.
The crops have been nearly all har-
vested, and prove fair average. The
potatoe crop is more sound than was
expected.
1t is reported that the Chancellor Of
the Exchequer has determined to advise
the abolition of the stamp duty Oil news
papers and duties on advertisements.
FRANcE.-The death of the Ex-King
has engrossed much attention. II is
said that the dispute with the Bourbon
family will be healed, and an effort made
to place Prince de Joinville at the head
of the Republic.
The President is on another tour.
DENMARK.-From the Duchess moth
ing import has transpired this week,
with regard to the armies.
Lord Palmerston addressed another
note to the Prussian Cabinet, witha view
to induce it 10 join in and assist the ex-
ecution OF the treaty Of the 18th July
The request has not met with peremp-
Tory refusal on the part OF Prussia.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
sl,226,35l
What Next.

If the following, which we take from
the Charleston Mercury of the 2lst ult :,
is not the true, unadultera,ed, and real
American protective system, then, we are
no judges. 1t is most sensibly ex-
pressed article, and contains, in nut
shell, the whole doctrine in favor of home
industry. We shall soon expect to see
South Carolina throw up her hat, and
shout for tariff of projection. --NeW
Orleans Bulletin,
Encourage your oac,a Mechanics
DO not send abroad for help if you have
work 10 do, when.it can be done in your
own ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at your
next door. Encourage your own honest,
industrious, faithful mechanics. They
need all the work they cam get. BY
such course, you keep money at home,
assist the worthy, and have just as good
work performed. 1t is the only way TO
make a town prosperous--to support
your schools and churches. Where
there is disposition 10 send hundred
miles for articles that to say the least,
could be manufactured as well at your
own door, there will always be little or
no business done in the place--lhe
churches will be thinly attended, and all
kinds of labor extremely dull. Wher-
ever mechanics are the best employed,
prosperity is seen-ihe social virtues
predominant, travelling mountebanks and
pedlars retire in disgust, and kindly,
brolherly feeling is experienced, which
is the source OF unspeakable happiness.
Whatever you have to be done, look
around and sec if your neighbors cannot
do it. If you have house TO build or
shoe 10 tap, a harness TO be made or a
pump to be bored, pack Of business
cards TO be printed or well TO be dug,
just look among your neighbors, before
you undertake 10 send abroad; and if you
have none around you capable Of the
task, it will be time enough 10 look else
where. II is wrong idea, to suppose
nothing is seryiceable that is made at
home. We know of many instances
where men have refused to purchase
work made by their neighbors, and sent
TO distant city for the article, they need
ed, and paid third more for them, when
behold! they had been manufactured and
sent away to sell by The very neighbors
OF whom they refused to purchase.
"Let it be the NJ otto of ALL will en-
courage my own neighbors. In turn
you will be encouraged also. A mutual
feeling of good will and kindness will
spring up in your midst, aud prosperity
will be observable in every street and in
every dwelling"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

Ey The New London Chronicle says,
that as the sloop Mary Gray was Oh her
way from New York to that city Oh
Tuesday night, she was hailed, when
about mid-sound-'sloop ahoy! lower
YOUR boat, and take a body aboard. -
This mysterious request, at such a time
and such place, was of course little
out of the common run of seafarng adj
venture, but the boat was lowered, new
er,heless, and after some search young
man was picked up and carried on
board the sloop. He proved TO be
MIR. LOOMS, of Norwich, who had fall
len overheard from the steamer Worces-
ter, about an hour before, and the stea-
mer was our of sight, on her way 10
Norwich. The Chronicle Justly remarks
that this is about as remarkable case Of
preservation from drowning as ever oc-
cured, and proves an energy and pres
ence Of mind in the young man which
will find but few parallels.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

Miller rs, Thompson 90, Smith 35
Thompson's maj. A. Henn's maj. in
this county was 90. Thompson's maj
cannot we think, exceed so.
LATER.-All the townships are in but
Highland, which gives small democrat
ic maj. Thompson is 81 ahead. His
majority will not exceed 60.
MAHAsKA.--Oskloosa township, Mil
Ter %, mai. gain; Smith 5. Monroe,
Thompson 10 maj. Harrison reported
for Thompson, by small gain.
DAv1s.--B Bloomfield township, Thomp-
sons majority 4. Henn's 8, Smith 10.
JEFFERsoN.- Fairfield township, Mil
Ter ls majority, Henn's ID; gain 80.
VAN BuREN.-Village township, Mil
Ter reported SO maj. One other town.
ship Smith reported ahead OF both.-
Pennington, Thompson's maj. 20, dem.
loss 81.
LEE.--Reported l47 Wing gain over
Wrights vote in Keokuk and Montrose
precincts in jackson township. CrotoD,
Public Works precinct. 4 democratic
loss.
~ Mr.. Pope, of the Sentinel, writes
as follows about Jefferson County.
.Returns are not all in, in this County
Ia slight falling of in our majority, and
perhaps no majority at all"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

lE The election is now over, and
when the result is fully known we an
ticipate wide field for instructive refec-
ton. Certain ii is that VIM. Thomp-
son has lost about half his party major
ity in this County; but il is mo fault OF
the party leaders here, who worked for
him with zeal and industry worthy OF
better cause. The party leaders in
this State, we believe, have greatly over
rated their ability to dragoon the people,
and 10 teach them the right way Of 10
ting.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
Our Plank Road.

We are pleased to see from the notice
of John Beach Esq, Treasurer of the
Onumwa and Libertyville Plank Road
Company, in another column, that the
Board OF Directors and Officers of the
company are taking steps to prosecute
this enterprise with spirit and efficiency.
The services of Madison Dagger, Esq,
of this place, we learn with pleasure,
have been secured, as an engineer, who
will enter in short, time, upo. the dis
charge of that duty.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
tg Although the result of the cleo

D Although the result Of the cleo
ton cannot be regarded as absolutely
certain, yetlhe complexion Of the vote
ia this county and the few reports from
other counties, indicates the election Of
Miller by considerable majority. The
heavy counties we as yet know very lit.
lie about, but this portion Of the Distric'
we imagine will be found quite as favor.
able TO Thompson as any other. Hay-
ing daily mail, we shall probably be
able by next week, to give the result, and
we hope TO announce the election Of D.
+. Miller.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
Six HUNDRED FEET SpAN.-The sus

Six HUNDRED FEET SPAN.-The sus-
pension bridge now being built by a
company, of Muscatine, over the Cedar
river, in the rear of the place, has sim
gle span of six. hundred and forty-fve
feet, and will be the longest single span
in the world excep. the Wheeling bridge
which is 1000 feet. This we call doing
pretty well for "a new country'-but il
is only fair specimen of the liberality,
enterprise, and energy, Of our flourish
ing young city.--M1scatine Enquirer.
Go il, Muscatine. ! here is nothing
like liberal spirit of enterprise to build
up our young cities.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
Post Offices in Potsa wattamie coun

Post Offices in Pottawattame county,
on or near the Missouri river. Kane, al
Kanesville, the principal Mormon village,
five miles from Council Point. ON Inc
river, Council Bluffs, formerly Nebras-
ka, situated al the old Pottawailamie
Agency, on the Iowa side of the river,
Opposite Council Bluff Indian Sub gen.
cy, Nebraska Territory.
Papers by noticing these facts will
prevent much disappointment and con-
fusion in the reception and distribution
Of mail matter oH Desnsoiaes Gag.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

A WIFE WITHOUT MARRIAGE.--In a
recent blgamy case in Brooklyn, N. Y.
before Judge Rockwell, he decided that
man living with a woman and calling
her his wife, is, for all legal purposes,
her husband, even though not actually
married. and may not only be made lia-
BILE for her debts and acts, but may be
prosecuted and convicted il he WEEDS an
other female during the lifetime Of his
paramour
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

NATURES NoBILITY.-lt is stated in
the New York Tribune, that Jenny Lind
will devote the whole of her nett savings
in the United States to the establishment
of free schools in Norway and Sweden.
Such henevolence and noble generosity
needs neither heralds nor ribbands 10
announce its existence and mark its dis
tinclion. The fact will herald itself, and
il its own best eulogist,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
OTTUMWA, IOWA:
Friday Morning, Sept. 81, 1850.
The Election.

The official result of the election in
this County is not yet known; we give,
however, the reported votes, and major
tiles, from nine townships, Polk, High
land and Competine TO be heard from
vet. They will not vary The result
much. In some townships the vote was
nearly as large as in August; but gener-
ally there is falling off of one-third or
more.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

Alexander Mccall received 2 votes II,
johnson, and SO in Washington conn
ties; A. G.. Sutliff received vote, j.
M. Robertson, 2 votes, and Geo. Shedd
3 votes in Johnson county; Geo. Shedd
received 3 votes in Scott county.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
From the st. Louis Republican.
Analysis Of the Vote ON the
BOUNDARY Bill.

We gave yesterday an analysis of the
vote by which the bill defining the boun-
Diary of Texas was rejected in the House
of Representatives on Thursday. Yes
terday motion to reconsider was pass
ed, and the bill had its final passage by
the following vote, compared with that
of the previous day:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

n We learn that Col. E. ID. Baker,
the present able wing Representative
from the Galenas District, Illinois, viii
not be candidate for reelection. p.
Sweet, Esq, of Freeport, is the nomi-
nee of the Convention recently held al
Rock Island.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
From the Des Moines Republic.
GROWTH OF vAPELLO CO.


Below will be found partial abstract
of the assessmen, of this county for the
year 1850, which has been kindly fur
nished us by our friend Thoma. G.
Given, Esq.
This county, although in its infancy,
will compare favorably with any county
in The State in every point of view; and
TO take into consideration the fact that
only seven years ago il was inhabited by
the Indians, we may well claim that it
is the most aourishing county in the
State.
In point of population there are but
four counties that excel it, and, we have
no doubt that when we shall have the
age that those counties now have, il will
be more populous than they are. BY
reference to the official abstract of the
votes polled at the last August election, ii
will be seen that Van Buren, county,
county notonly ten years it, senior, but
one fourth larger in point of territory
poled l745 votes, and that Jefferson,
another of the old counties, polled l404;
Desmoines, the oldest county in the Stale,
with the city of Burlington "a city Of
several thousand inhabitants) in it-polI-
ed 1903, while Wapello county, an in
FAINT in point of age, polled 1875.
The above, with the exception of Lee,
are The only counties which are more
populous than ours; the other Mississippi
counties, notwithstanding their age and
their location, being much inferior in
population.
There is much valuable land in this
county that is yet unentered, and which,
when entered. as it will be in few
years, will not only swell its population
but will increase its wealth and prosper
ity vastly.
II is with pride we refer to our readers
the following abstract as evidence OF our
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

Every one who has suffered with
frost-bitten feet, rheumatism, ague-cake.
spinal affection, soreness Of the breast
q
&c., knows that H. G. Farrell's Arabian
Linlment gives almost immediate relic
when all other medicines fail; and "
verify believe that if those same person !
had bottle Of this celebrated renee
and could set no more, they would n,
take Fifty dollars for ii.
Sc .dysrsi1sQens.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

N Il is said that the population Of
Washington City exclusive of the coun.
~ and Of Georgetown) is upward Of 49,,
900, In 1910 it WIS only 23.20O.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

~ Maj. Thomas l.. Harris has been
nominated for reelection to Congress,
by the Locofocos Of the Springfield dis
trict, Illinois.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
One United Voice from lIcEHenry
and Lake Counties.
LsTTLEFoRT, March 81, 49,

L:TTLEFoRT, March 81, 1913.
DR.. Sloan-Dear Sir: In my late ex-
cursion through McHenry and Lake
counties, heard one united voice in all
paris Of the country in favor Of your
preparations. The Oin,men. has earned
a great name, the Condition Powder is
highly priced, and the Tannin Paste full
~ sustains your statement.
Very respectfully.
H. l. JORDAN.
tg See Agents names at the head of
Sloan's Column. For further particu-
lars and testimonials, get pamphlets Of
agents.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

~ The story of the treading UNDER
foot of the National flag, at Charleston,
is all humbug.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

~ Our neighbor is enquiring for Q
microscope. We recommend him to
hunt up the English grammar.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

Washington Repubiic.-This paper
has again changed hands-John o Sar-
gent, one of its original editors, taking
the place of A. A. Hall.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

w The lost Tyler man is found!--
He was heard from in number Of pla.
ces last Tuesday!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

The first Congress met in Philadsl
phia. September S, 1874.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

Total, 7437 $685. SOL
James Nosler received vote i'm Mon
roe county and l vote in Van Bureu
county.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

The Legislature of Minnesota will
stand ID Democrats to 1 whigs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
Wing majority ..... 2,39a

Wing majority 2,393
A net Wing gain upon the vote OF last
year OF 1915. This, says the Atlas,
ensures the election by the people Of the
whole State ticket for the frs! time since
1914.
For Congress, Meacham and Heberd,
Wings, and Bartlett, Loco, are elected
Lyman, Wing, has large plurality, but
not majority over all his opponents,
and SO there is no choice.
Senate, 20 Wings and 8 Locos.
House, 100 Wings and "a Locos.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27
Louisiana,
Arkansas,
Total,
Southern votes,
Northern votes,

The Star that Never Sets.-VermonI
has held her annual election, and has
come out right side up--be.:er than usu-
al. Returns are given in the Boston
Atlas from l66 towns, about iour-Gflhs
OF the State, which foots up thus:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

The following shows the vote of each
member from each State-Democrats
being in Roman, Wings in italics, and
Free Sellers in SMALL CAPITALS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-09-27

~ ASHlNGiONs oCP' w.
HOUSE. Mr.. Bayly reported the ar
my appropriation bin and moved that the
Army, Navy and Mexican indemnity
bill be made the special order for to-mor-
row and daily thereafter until disposed
of. The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. Hall, under suspension OF the
rules, introduced bill prohibiting the
commutation of interest on Virginia
claims. The yeas and nays, on motion
to engross the bill were ordered. Mr..
Bayly moved to Law il on the table--re-
jecied, and the bill was ordered TO be en-
crossed.
Mr.. Melville, from the Committee
on Printing, presented memorial from
VIM. M. Bell, praying TO be released
from his contract. The committee re-
commended granting Bells petition and
offered resolution giving the printing to
Richie and Gales 81 Seat0n at double
the price paid to the contractors. The
memorial and resolution were referred to
a select committee, on printing.
Mr.. Stephens, under the rule, gave
notice of his intention to introduce bill
to alter the existing revenue laws, TO en-
courage American labor; bill to abolish
slavery in Utah; bill to repeal SO much
of the acts establishing territorial gov
ernments in New Mexico and Utah as
recognized slavery in said territories and
as pleases the nation to admit new slave
States into the Union, and bill to re-
peal and annul the fugitive slave law
lately passed.
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WISCONSIN, IOWA, MISSOURI, AND IN MIN
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