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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-04-12
From C california.
BY THE STEAMER CHEROKEE.


The steamer Cherokee (arrived at New
York; left Chagres on the 2Gth March
bringing 81 passengers and 81, ,l5s,sls 90
on freight, and at least S50O,000 in hands
of passengers, making total of $685.
Sls.
The Sacramento flood has entirely sub
sided, and no further danger is appre.
hended. Town lots are daily rising in
value.
All the other towns of the Sacramento
and tributaries are thriving, particularly the
new towns of Ubaville, Vernon, Fremont.
and survey recently made on Feather
River near It's mouth, called Nicolaus.
Communication has opened with all parts
of the Placer from the above points, and
the three regular STEAMBOATS, which leave
this city for the great point of dsembark-
alton, Sacramento City, are on each of
their trips, crowded with passengers for
the gold diggings.
The weather has been delightful.
On the San Joaquin the disturbances
between Americans and Chilians are all
settled.
The Southern country is uniformly quiet
The past winter has been more severe
throughout all California than any during
the fifteen years preceding. The rains
have been constant in the neighborhood of
Los Angeles and San Diego, accompanied
with much cold weather. AS spring now
approaches the southern towns begin to be
deserted-the population focking to the
mines. The roads are fast becoming pas
sable in the north and south.
The floating population is gradually
drawing off, and digging implements are
taken up again. Ill, to speak compare
lively, are preparing for the mines, whence
great stories of marvellous luck are waited
with every breath from the gold region.
Those who have remained in the various
diggings have labored at intervals during
the Winter with astonishing fortune. The
.4Lta Californian says that from three
ounces to five hundred dollars the Weld
per diem has ranged for individual labor.
We have heard of still more extraordinary
results. 1t would be the height of folly to
attempt an estimate of the average pro-
ductiveness of the diggings under these
circumstances. These are the figures and
they are the plain facts.
In San Francisco business is becoming
more brisk. Money still commands the
highest rate of interest-rents are falling
and real estate is at a stand lumber is
rapidly declining.
The news is very encouraging, from all
the placers. Gold dust is fast flowing into
Marysville, Yuba City, and other cities
near the mines, and money there is much
easier at present than it is at San Francisco.
One thing appears to be pretty well settled,
that the placers are richer after an overflow
than before, as the floods bring dowr gold
from above, sometimes even depositing a
considerable quantity in the holes which
had been dug out and left by miners.
A twenty-three pound lump of gold had
been exhibited in Stockton. 1t had been
found near Woods dry diggings, between
the Stanislaus and Tuslumne, where many
pieces weighing fifteen and twenty ounces
had been obtained. 1t was said that a
93lb. lump had been discovered and was
about to be brought to Stockton.
Number of passengers by ships arrived
at San Francisco from Jan. 30 to Feb. 27,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-04-12
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GROCERY STORE,

FEHHE stock of GROCERIES is now COMPLETE
Il at this establshment-to which the atten-
ton Of Wholesale d Retail Buyers is directed.
Baking & Table Moasses, 8 and 10 cts. per OF.
Superior Pine Apple Syrup Moasses, 124 cts.
per qt
Sugar House Molasses, 10 cts per ct.
Stuarl's New York Superior Syrup Molasses,
at ID CTS. per qt.
LoVering's Philadelphia Golden Syrup Molass-
es, at le4 cts. per OF.
Choice Green and Black Teas, Imperial, Young
Tyson and Oolong.
Brown, White, Crushed, Falling Loaf
Loaf and PuIverized Sugar.
Tobacco, Spices of all Kinds, Soaps. Vinegar.
Common, Elephant, and Sperm Oil, Candles
Starch, Cheese, Pulverizedand lump Salaratus
Prime Rio Coffee, Real Old Government Java
Dairy Salt, &c. &c &c. &c. &c. all selling
lower than ever at
G. L. JONES'
ap5 New Cheap Cash Store.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-04-12

Four hundred and sixty English Mormons
reached st. Louis on the 25th ult, on their way
to the Salt Lake.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Receipts for the Young.

BE PoLlTE.-Study the graces; no
the graces of the dancing master, of bow
ing or scraping, nor the foppish, infde
etiquette of Chesterfield; but beneyo
lence, the graces of the heart, whatever
things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely
and of good report. The true secret of
politeness is, to please, to make happy
flowing from goodness of heart--a foun-
tain Of love.
BE CIvIL.-When the rich Quaker
was asked the secret of his success in
life, he answered-.Civility, friend, CT
Witty" Some people are uncivil, sour
sullen, morose, era bbcd, crustv, naughty
really clownish and impudent. Run
from such as for your life. Sees. thou a
man wise in his own conceit! There is
more hope for a fool than for him."
BE KIND TO EvERYBoDY.-There is
nothin like kindness; it sweetens every
thing. A single look of love, a smile, a
grasp of the hand,has gained more friends
than both wealth and learning. "Char-
ity suffered long and is kind"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Notice,

STATE OF Iowa, WAPELLo COUNTY,
DISTRICT Court, FEBRUARY Term, 1885, {
Thomas P. Riddick, I In Chancery.
VS.: Bill for specific Per-
James Young and formance.
Eliza Jane Young.
T'HE defendants in the above entitled suit,
arc hereby Notified, that on the 10th day
of December, A. D. 1919, said plaintiff fled
his bill of complaint in said Court praying
that the said defendants be compelled by de-
cree to make unto complainanta conveyance
of the following tract of Land; to-wit -
The North half of the South West quarter
of section No. Twenty Three, in Township
No. Seventy-two, North of Range No.
Twelve west, containing eighty acres, also
praying that the Dover right of said de fen
dant Eliza Jane Young, be debarred and for
ever cut off. Now unless the said Defend
ants personally, be and appearat the District
Court for said County on the first day of the
next Term thereof, to be begun and holden
at the Court House in said County, and
plead, answer or demur to said bill, the same
will be taken as confessed and decree en-
tered accordingly. @.
THOMAS e. GIVEN, C. D. c.
w. E. Croft, sol. for Compt.
Dec. 10Th, A. d. ls49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Ashes and Lime for Plum Trees.

III. Goodman of South Canaan, Conn.,,
in late number of the Berkshire Gull
turist, gives the following account of an
experiment he tried with his plum trees:
| have in my garden a plum tree which
for three or four years past, has borne
very full, but not till this year has one OF
the plums been sound.
They all were bored, or rotten, and
fell from the tree before they were ripe.
Two or three other plum trees, of a diff
ferent kind, which have borne less, shar-
ed the same fate. Last year, young
tree, which stood near an ash leach, and
which had never borne before, produced
a solitary plum, and that was sound
This suggested the idea, that its preserva
ton was owing to the ashes which had
been scattered around the roots of the
tree. Following out the hint thus given,
| last spring spread ashes and lime, with
manure and salt, around my trees. The
result has been that they all have borne,
this yer, more than usual, and most of
the fruit has been sound This result |
ascribe, in part, to the ashes and the
lime. The same. find, is recommend
ed by "An Old Digger" And the con-
clusion is obvious, that alkali enough
will destroy the yanMy insects as they
lie burrowed in the ground or attempt to
emerge from it in the spring. Ii in this
way sound pums can be raised, it will
be found very easy way. Let some of
your readers try the experime AMI
note the result.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

SPANISH ETIou ETTE.-In one of his
fond fits Charles had presented the queen
with some fine Andalusian horses, that
she might enjoy the pleasure of the
chase. One or these was brought into
the court Of the palace, and the queen
sprang into the saddle; but at that instant
the s'eed, started by some noise, sudden
ly swerved, and she was flung to the
ground, her foot being still in the strrup.
All saw her danger, but they feared TO
60 TO ber assistance, for the rigid laws of
Spain denounce the touching of the
queens foot as an act of treason. Two
cavaliers braved the peril and saved the
queen; but Marie Louisa had to exert all
her influence to obtain for them the row.
al pardon; but, even after they had OBJ
tanned 1t, they were secretly warned to
quit Madrid, and never to speak of the
illegal service they had rendered to their
sovereign.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

FALL AND WINTER PLoUGHING.-
Green sward may be p.oughed now for
planting next year. And all tillage
lands that are covered with vegetable
growth of any kind should be ploughed
before winter to secure the green matter
in the spring they will be buried by
the furrow. Deeper burrows may be
turned now than you would venture to
turn next April or May; for by exposure
to the air the earth from below will be.
come somewhat ameliorated before the
time of planting. 1t is better to turn
green sward now than early in April be-
fore the grass starts-for there is more
green matter 10 be buried.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Thieves Convention.

Strange as The term may seem there
has been actually such a, convention held
in London for the purpose of adopting
measures 10 procure an honest livelihood
1t was attended by two hundred avowed
thieves, and was opened with praye,
and hymn. An address was proposed
to Lord Ashley asking if any hope was
presented for their obtaining an honest
living in the British colonies.
There is something melancholy and
impressive in this movement. "We
must steal or die was The response Of
one of the thieves; prayer is very
good. but il willsno, fill an empty stom.
ach."
What a comment upon the English
Social System! What error there mus
steal or starve! The Convict Question
already presents serious difficulties tc
the English Government; and how rot
ten and corrupt must be the system where
crime is so rife that even the criminals
themselves are devising means for its
prevention! Change-change will come
its advance is already foreshadowed
and It's commissions may overtake the ma.
ton. God send that moderation and re-
form may prepare for its advent!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Napoleon BOnaparte's Poverty i'm
Early Life

M. Theirs, in his history of the Con-
sulate, relates some very strange and pre-
viously unknown particulars respecting
the early life and penury OF Napoleon
Bonaparte. 1t appears that, after he
had obtained a subaltern's commission
in the French service. and after he had
done the State good service by his skill
and daring at Toulon, he lived for some
time in Paris in obscure lodgings, and in
such extreme poverty that he was often
withoutthe means of paying ten sous 1--WE
pence) for his dinner, and frequently
went without any meal at all. He was
under the necessity of borrowing small
sums, and even worn out clothes from
his acquaintance! He, and his broth
er Louis, afterwards King of Holland,
had but one coat between them, so the
brothers could only go out alternately,
time and tim about. At this crisis the
chief benefactor of the future Emperor,
and conquerer sat whose mighty name
the world grew pale" was the actor Tai
ma, who often gave him food and mo-
ney. Napoleon's face, afterwards SO
famed for its classical mould, was, during
this period of starvation, harsh and an
gular in its lneaments, with projecting
cheek bones. His meagre face brought
on an unpleasant and unsightly cutane-
GUS disease, of type so virulent and
malignant that it took all the skill and as
siduity of his accomplished physician,
Corsivart, TO expel it after duration of
more than ten years. The squalid beg
gar then, the splendid Emperor after
wards-the threadbare habiliments-the
imperial .nanle-the howell and the pal
ace-the meagre food and the gorgeous
banquet-the friendship Of poor actor
the homageand terror of the world
an exile and prisoner--such are the
ups and downs of this changable life,
such the lights and shadows of the great
and mighty.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

PHILOSOPHICAL love-smit,en profes
sor in one of our colleges, after conversine
while with his Dulcinea on the inter.
esting topic of mairimony, concluded al
last with declaration, and put the very
emphatic question of-"Will you have
mew 81 am sorry TO disappoint you,''
replied the lady, "and hope my refusal
will not give you pain. But l must an
swer-no." "Well, well-that will do,
madam" said her philosophical lover,
sand now. suppose we change the sub.
ject."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
The PUBLIC LAND.-From the re

THE PUBLIC LAND.-From the report
of the Commissioner of the General
Land Office, it appears that, during the
past year, upwards of 100000 acres
Of land were advertised for sale and more
than 100000 are prepared fol market,
great part of which will be proclaimed
during the ensuing year. The report
shows that the quantity of land disposed
of in lS47, by warrants equivalents to
cash amounts to $3,596,254,Os; and in
IS4s TO $5,462, Sl5,26. In the first
three months Of ls4S it amounted to
s3,937, 5000, and in the first three
months of lS49 il amounts to $4,297,-
1926; showing that the increase in the
amount Of land disposed of keeps pace
with the increase Of population.-Sfate
Reg.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

j. WATSON WEBB.-The nomination
of this gentleman as Charge DIES Affairs
TO Austria, has been rejected. 1t was
done in open Senate, by resolution Off
cred by Mr.. FooTE, of Mississippi
But the Office itself will, probably, not be
abolished, as there are great number OF
applicants for it, from the East, West
and South. The vote by which the re-
lection was accomplished, has not reach
ed as.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

GEORGE ENGELMEYER.
"OULD respectfully inform the pub
w lie that he has opened am assortment
of Dry Goods, Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Gro
ceries, &C. He also manufactures Boots
Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness and
durability in the western country, all of
which he will sell at Low Prices for cash no
approved produce. The public are invited
to calland see for themselves.
Ottumwa, December 2lst, lS49. m6.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Extensive Sale of
Personal PROPERTYu

Personal PROPERTY!!!
TINE subscriber will offer at Public
Sale, at his residence in Ottumwa,
on Wednesday the Goth day of February
next, commencing at l l o'clock, A. M,
the following personal property to-wit:
One yoke good work oxen; one yoke
well matched 8 year old steers; one
very likely young COW; one two year
old heifer; 2 yearlings; first rate OK
wagon; two or one horse Buggy, suit
able for The California Trip, double har
ness &C., for same; span of first rate
ponies; one cross cut saw; 2 Flows; to-
gether with other articles too numerous
10 mention. All sums over So on a
credit of nine months with undoub ted
security. S. S. NORRIS.
Ottumwa, Jan. 25. 1850. :.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

STATE OF Iowa, Toe. District Court
WAPELLo COUNTY. forsaid county
Susan Barlow,
VS.: , Bill for Divorce
James M Barlow. ~
TNHE defendant in the above case; will take
Il notice, that the complainant has filed a
bill in this court, on the 18th day of Deem
Der, A. D. lS49, praying that the bonds Of
matrimony heretofore existing between the
parties may be dissolved. a..
Now if the said defendant does not APP.
pear on or before the first day of the next
regular term of said court thereof, to be be-
gun and holden in the Court House in OF
tumwa, and plead, answer or demur to said
BILL the same will be taken as confessed and
a decree entered accordingly.
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, G. ID. G.
Jones, solicitor for complainant.
December 18th, A. d. 1919
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

OLD Mrs. PARTiNGToN.-That vene-
rable old soul, who is always on the look
out, thinks thar if she was gal as she
"'ust- 'o-was," she's see young man
oxtraclsed before she'd marry him,unless
he'd deiain from the error of his ways
and quit "swilling down liquor" The
old lady is more thar half right.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

BUcKWHEAT WITHOUT GRIT---Did a.
ny one who eats buckwheat ever have
the good fortune TO get any without a
particle of grit! A method not generally
known was lately stated to us by prac-
tical farmer, who says that buckwheat
raised in this way is entirely free from
the difficulty. The buckwheat is sown
at the usual time, but before narrowing,
a bushel OF rye is sown with it to the a.
ere; they both come up together, and
the buckwheat, being the most rapid in
growth, soon obtains ascendency; the
rye only forming smooth. green car
pet beneath, which completely prevents
the dashing of the grit of the soil by
the rain upon the buckwheat when it is
cut. After the crop of buckwheet is re-
moved, the rye obtains a sufficient growth
before winter, and the next season affords
good crop of itself. Thus the buck
wheat is protected, and two crops obtain
ed from single seeding.-Penn. GIL.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

DR.. Franklin endeavoring TO kill IA
turkey by an electric shock, received the
whole battery himself, when he good
naturally observed, that, instead of kill
ing turkey, he had nearly put an end
to the existance of goose.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

A boat Loaded with castor oil, says the
Albany Dutchman, sunk in the canal on
Wednesday. Whether this will open
navigation earlier than usual next spring,
re mains to be seen.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

whats the matter, Bill!' "Mam-
my has fell upstairs ard struck a knot
hole in her hand, and John won't go for
boot jack to pull it out. Where's The
potacary's?"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
NOTICE.

}
and Jane A. Bayard Bill for relief.
VS.:
James Langshore.
FTHE defendant in the above entitled suit
will take notice, that on the 18th day
OF December, l849, compliments filed their
bill in. said court praying that said defendant
may be required to convey by general waran-
tee deed to the said complainant; Jane A
Bayard, in fee simple, the following real es-
tate, situated in said county of Wapello and
State of Iowa, and described as Lots Nos.
six, (6) seven, CO and eight, ~ and the
North East fractional quarter of the North
East fractional quarter of section No. -Four,
(4)in Township No. seventy-one (7l) North
of Range No thirteen Q3) west.
Now unless you the said defendant shall
be and appear before the District Court for
said county, on the first day of the next
term thereof, and plead, answer or demur to
said bill, the same will be taken as confess
ed and decree rendered accordingly.
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, G.. ID. G..
December 18th, A. D. 1919
Slagle q Acheson, soils.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Notice.

NCslCS.
STATE OF Iowa, sc
WAPFLLo COUNTY.
Joseph Hayne, I District court. for said
VS.. county, February term
William Lee, and ( 1850. In chancery, bill
James III. Pile. to perfect title.
THE defendants in the above, will take
j notice that the complainant; resident
OF said county, filed in the office of the
clerk of said court on the 26th day of Deem
Der, l649, his bill to perfect his title to the
South Half of the East fractional Half of
the S. w. 1 (Lot No. 2 and the South Half
of the West Half of the s. E. / of Section
No. 80; Town 70; North Range l3; West
9Th Principal Meridian; in said county, and
State, purchased by him from said defend
ants. Now if the said defendants do not
appear, and plead, answer, or demur thereto;
on or before the first day of the the next
Term of said court, the said bill will be
taken as confessed, and decree made
accordingly.
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, Cl'k d. G..
j. d. Devin, complfs sol.
Dec. Goth, 1S49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08

70 A new Post Office has been es-
tablished at Dudley, Polk county, Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
THE POOR.

Ope not thy purse alone,
Its lucre to impart,
OF the two, tits better far
You freely ope your heart.
That which wrings the bosom most,
Your money won't allay;
Sympathy is the sun that turned
Darkness into day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Notice.

STATE OF Iowa, DIsTRIcr COURT
&C. SITTING IN CHAN
WApELLo COUNTY, 80 Gerry, To THE FEB
RUARY Term, 1850.
Lucinda Marshall, @
VS.: Petition for Divorce
George Marshall.
GAlD George Marshall will take notice,
- that on the 23d day of August, lS49,
complainant filed in my office her petition,
praying dissolution of the bonds of mat
rimony; existing between her and the said
Defendant, because of the i'll and barbarous
treatment of the said Defendant towards
her. Now unless the said Defendant, shall
appear on or before the first day of the next
term of this Court; to be begun and holden
at Ottumwa on the End Monday in Febru-
airy 1850, and plead. answer or demur to said
petition the same will be taken as confess
ed ami decree be rendered accordingly.
THOMAS G. GIVEN, G.. ID. G.
Hendershott & Baker, Soils. for Compt.
November 2lst 1919 Sw.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
POetical.
ssGesEi1l9sssIsI'ss*=
THE TILLERs OF THE SOIL.
BY DAVID OF YORK.

Whose are the sturdy hands
That drive the bright ploughshare
And make the barren lands,
Look beautiful and fair?
Who are that little band,
Who labor, sweat and toll!
The bulwark of our land
The tillers OF the soil
Who makes this barren earth
A paradise of wealth,
And fills each humble hearth
With plenty, life and health!
Oh would have you know,
They are the men of toll
The men who reap and plow-
The tillers of the soil
Oh, let me hold the plow,
And drive the bright plowshare,
And feel that on my brow
Tolls honest sweat is there
Oh, let me sow and reap,
And learn to bind and coil
The yellow ripened sheaf,
Like tiller of the soil.
Ye are a nations stay,
Ye men of worthy strife
The stars that light the way
To happiness and life.
Then still the pillow caress,
Still be your watchword, TOLL!
And may God ever bless
The tillers of the soil
DnnD
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-08
Notice.

Notice.
f DAVs C coS 1H4 s ns soan sS" to S
March term A. D.
~. 1850.
Lloyd A. Nelson, ! In chancery,
VS.: bill for specif-
Levina Leachman, ic perform
Harriet Leachman, ance.
and Jacob human Huff,
heirs at law, of Abraham
Huff, deceased.
TNHE saiddefenlants will take notice, that
Il on the twenty second day of June,
A. D. l849. Said plaintiff filed his petition
and affidavit, stating that he purchased a
Land Warrant, fora valuable consideration,
issued In the name of said defendants,
Number 27262, that he located said Land
Warrant on the South west quarter of Sec
ton two in Township sixty-nine, North of
range fourteen west, in the district of lands
subject to sale at Fairfield, Iowa. That a
patent has been issued by general govern
ment, for said lands, in the name of said
defendants, and that said defendants refuse
to execute to said plaintiff warrantee deed
for said lands.
Now unless the said Levina Leachman,
Harriet Leachman and Jacob human Huff,
heirs at law of Abraham Huff, dec aased.
! shall appear and plead, answer, or demur, to
said petition, before the first day of the
next term of said court, to be commenced
and held at Bloomfield, in said county, on
the first Monday in the month of March,
1850, said petition will be taken as COMES
sed anda decree entered accordingly. BY
order of the court
ADRIAN WEAVER, elk of sd court.
S, G. McAchran, solt. for plaintiff
December 18th, A. ID. 1919.