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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
Constitution OF New Mexico.

The Constitution of the State of New
Mexico, printed in English and Spanish
has been received in St. Louis. The
section in relation to the boundaries of
the New State, is as follows:
BorNDARlEs.-Beginning at the dam
in the Rio del Norte. which supplies with
water the "Asequia,' or irrigaiing canal
of the town Of Ell Paso del Norte; and
running thence due East to the hundreth
parallel; thence due North on said paral-
lei TO point where the same intersecis
the river Arkansas; thence up the middle
of the channel of said river to its source;
thence in direct line to point on the
Rio Colorado of California, where the
same lie intersected by the one hundred
and eleventh parallel OF longitude west
from Greenwich; thence due south on
the said parallel Of longitude TO point
on the Rio Gala, intersected by the same;
thence up the middle of the main chan
mel of said river to the point which may
be designated by the Commissioners APP
pointed TO establish the line between the
United States and The Republic Of Mex
leo, as the point where said river or-one
of its branches shall be intersected by
the western line Of New Mexico; thence
south OH said line, as the same shall be
established by the Commissioners, to the
angle formed by the States of chihuahua
Sonora and New Mexico: thence cas-
lerly on the line between the United
States and the Republic Of Mexico, as !,
shall be laid down by said commission.
ers, to point where the same may in.
tersect the Rio Gel Nor,e; thence down
said river to the place Of beginning.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26


A special election was held to-day to
GIL four vacancies in the State Legisla-
lure, which resulted in the choice of
three Wings and one Democrat. But
few voters on either side turned out.
The Texas excitement absorbs much
general conversation. Intense feeling
exists aad lead 70 apprehensions of very
serious consequences. Public meetings
have been held At San Antonio and on
the battle ground Of San Jacinto. Res
ciutions passed denouncing in strong
terms the General Government, and cali.
ing on the Governor TO proclaim Santa
Fs ia state Of open insurrsc,ion. An
extra session Of the Legislature had
been called in reference. especially, 10
the di63culdss now existing; Il l. TO con-
vene on August l2. The excitement i
very grss. and the aspect Of affairs l.
becoming moro and mors alarming. The
alarm, respecting the Indians has subsi.
ded.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26


a. The last No. Of the Republic has
much 70 say about Mr.. ogden's state
ment that he had not solicited the nomi-
nation conferred on him. They GER
sainly Judge other men by themselves;
for il is we'll known that > man not .
hundred miles from the Republic Office.
solicited nomination same and was
kicked out Of the Convention sonaer.
Bank swindlers. broken banks, bank
rupt swindlers, and Bankrupt Laws fit
through the distempered imaginations Of
me Republic men. 10 all the terrific fren-
ny Of despaif. From their language.
one would suppose that il had taken the
form Of nigbt-mars and haunted them
by night and made op-sheir day.dreams
BY day. There must be some cause
for the fright Of these men. We would
csu,ion them that smen who live in glass
houses" &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
ASHLAND, July Is, 1850.

EplToRs OF REPUBLc:-Sirs. Your
papers have not come to this Office yet.
You are doing me great injustice, as your
subscribers are anxious TO see them, and
think you have sent them. Send them
regularly, and do not lay The blame on me.
Yours, &C., THOS. PING.
" ain answer to the above note we
have only to say, that the Ashland pack
age of our papers was put in the Post
Office at this place in time 10 have reach
ed it's proper destination previous to the
writing Of our friends note, and that we
think j, strange. indeed, that they did not
arrive at the proper time. Perhaps some
Of p. Ms. between Keokuk and For,
Des Moines can account for this very
strange piece Of procedure"
Des Moines Republic.
Considering the above remarks rs an
allusion to myself. spoke TO one Of the
Editors Of the Republic and told him
they had done ne injustice, and hoped
he would have the manliness TO say SO in
the next No. Of that paper; which he
promised. but has failed to do Now,
in regard 10 this matter have this much
to say. that the papers were sent ont by
the FIRST mail going East tina. left this Of
fice alter they were deposited here. and
il they did no, reach their destination in
proper time. it was not my fault. And.
further, that the impu,ation. 20 far as
| am concerned, is LIE.
p. NJ. Ouumws.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26


As the laws Of the u. 8. require that
every ten years, the census. &C., shall
be taken. You will accordingly be call
ed upon sometime between this and the
first Of November, and that it may facil-
iia,e the business, you are hereby in
formed of the principal undergraduates
that will be put, so that you may have
the answers in readiness.
FIRsT-The name Of every person,
with his abode on the first of June last,
his profession, occupation, place of birth,
married or single, age, deaf or dumb,
pauper or convict, insane or idiot, white
or black, non.ability to read, II over
twenty one years OF age.
SEcoNpLy--The names Of owners,
agents and managers of farms, the no. Of
acres of land improved and unimproved,
the cash value OF farm and value Of all
farming implements, the horses, mules
and asses, the working oxen, mich
cows, and other cattle. the sheep and
swine. value of live stock and Of animals
slaughtered during the year ending June
LIST, the Bushels of wheat, beans, peas,
buckwhea, barley, potatoes, (sweet and
irish) clover, grass seed, rye, corn. oats,
faxseed, the pounds of tobacco, cheese,
butter, fax, hops, silk, cocoon, and maple
sugar, and value of home manufactures.
THIRDLY-The name of corporation,
company or individuals, producing annu-
ally, to the amount of $500, the capitol
invested in the real and personal estate.
quantity, kind and value Of raw material
used, including fuel, the kind Of motive
power, the average number of hands
employed, the number cost Of male and
female labor, and the annual quantity,
kind and value of each product.
FoukTHLy-.The name Of every person
who died during the year ending first Of
June, their age, sex, color, whether mar
red or single, month of death, place of
birth, disease, profession or trade. &C..
few Of which, tor want of room. have
been omitted. The number Of questions
in all amount 10 about 90. II is hoped
that every family in the county will think
over the foregoing in,errogaiories. and
have their answers ready when called
upon. J. H. d. STREET.
July 20, 1850. Asst Marshal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
Mr. IIenn on a Chaplain to Com


gress.
This gentleman took the stand in
speech III Keokuk county, and also in a
speech a, Dahlonega in this county, that
it Is UNCONSTITUTIONAL TO HAVE CHAP.
LAIN FOR CoxoREss, and that if he was
elected he should feel bound to vofe to
erclude Chaplain from the House Of
Representatives!
It has been the custom of every Con-
gress, since the commencement Of the
Government, to employ Chaplain to
open the sessions Of each House with
prayer, and hold service in the Halls on
the Sabbath. Against this there has al
ways been very few men arrayed; but
large majority. yes four-hfths Of both
Houses have invariably been in favor Of
a Chaplain: believing that the delioera-
lions Of great Christian nation, who
acknowledge God in all their ways,
should be opened BY an address to the
throne of mercy for wisdom and discre-
zion to guide our Legislators in their de-
alterations, so that they may rebound to
the creates. interest and happiness Of a
free and mighty people.
And we mus. confess that we were
i. -
surprised and mortified to hear that
man processing 10 be a christian, had ia
ken such stand. il il humiliating to
know that we have such men among us.
We cannot believe that the people Of this
District win endorse this position d Mr..
HEM by sending him 10 Congress, to
carry out this anti Christian view.
Let The people remember that por-
zion Of the Democratic press and lead
.ers are casting slurs upon the Wing
nominee for Gov. Mr.. Thompson because
he is Methodist preacher; while their
candidate for Congress, TO carry on this
war against all that is good, pledges him
self that II elected. he will vote to do a.
way with The services and prayers of
good men at the opening of Congress.
and on tho Sabbath. Are the people,
who have great respect and reverence
ior shcse things, willing by their votes to
place such. men in power.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

tn .Since "Father Thompson's IS
nomination AZ the wing candidate for
Governor. serious apprehensions are be.
ginning to be felt. that the list Of the
methodist superannusted clergy will
greatly increase, and cause heavy de-
mand upon the fund devoted to the half.
paw list"
The above slur at Mr.. Thompson, the
wing candidate for Governor, we take
from the Capital Reporter, the mouth
piece of the Locofocos, and it shows
wha. kind of arguments can be used for
the purpose of defeating the election Of
.Father Thompson" as the editor Of
the Reporter is pleased to call him
James l.. Thompson is known through
out this State and the entire west az a
man of talents, unimpeachable integrity,
and yet no sooner does he become the
candidate for Governor of one Of the
great parties in this country, than the OPP
position journals denounce him as 1.-THE
broken down Methodist Preacher" ".he
superannuated itinerant." "the Methodist
politician" and the like low, disgusting
insinuations which are put forth for the
purpose of creating prejudice against
Mr.. Thompson, with the hopes OF there.
by defeating his election. But the poo
pie Of Iowa know James L. Thompson
TOO well 70 heed these gendeman's re-.
marks or listen 10 such Locofoco logic.
The people want just such man for
Governor q James L. Thompson-for
him will they east their votes and he
win be the next Governor Of Io,ra.
~. Dee M0iRss Gazette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

~ The Republic says that the old
Federalis,s held to the following: .'Take
care Of tho rich and The rich will take
care Of the poor. Then the Board Of
Public Works and the Editors of the
Republic are Fedcralists. For that is
Jus, shs doctrine they arc carrying out
in the issue Of $40. 900 Of Shinplasters
10 pay OF the hands on the Public
Works. They are taking care Of the
rich'' contractors. and leaving ,hsm ITO
take care Of the poor working men on
the Improvement.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
WAsHINoroN, July Is, 1850.
FUNERAL CEREMONIES OF
PRESIDENT TAYLOR.


The city exhibited tokens in all direc.
tons Of extreme solemnity. From every
quarter The national colors were display.
ed at half mast, draped in black. The
Presidents house, The various Depart
inents and other public buildings likewise
draped in sable. Pennsylvania Avenue
and many other places made the same
sad display. Cars, steamboats,, and 9TH
er convcyances were crowded with peo-
pie anxious to pay the last tribute to
their departed chief. The troops formed
at III o'clock. Senators were in atten-
dance at half past 10. The usual badges
Of mourning were prepared at ! o'clock.
The Rev. Mr.. Butler delivered an inn
pressive prayer. The Senators then
proceeded TO the Presidents mansion.
from whence the grand civil and military
professions moved. After performing
funeral obsequies the Senators returned
to the Senate chamber and adjourned
The same proceedings were had in the
House. The doors of the Executive
mansion were all opened at 9 o'clock for
the admission of heads of Departments,
Foreign Ministers and Others. Every
avenue leading 10 the mansion not appro-
prla,ed to the military and other bodies
that were to take par, in the procession,
was crowded. Members of the Cabi-
net, Diplomatic Corps, Pail Bearers,
Members Of the two Houses of Con-
gress, who could be admitted, occupied
the East Room. Col. Bliss, Col. Tay-
lor. Of Baltimore, and other relatives of
the deceased. occupied a position next TO
the remains. Ministers all appeared in
full court costume. The inscription on
the coffin plate was as follows: ZACHARY
TAYLOR, President Of the United States,
aged &c." Fhe coffin was magnificent
one. The countenance of the deceased
was unchanged, although much emacia.
ted. Mrs. Taylor would not consen, to
embalm the body. As soon as ell were
assembled, the Rev. Mr.. Smith Pyne of
the Protestant Episcopal church, per-
formed the solemn burial service, during
which many an eye was moist. An eio.
quent OBSCURE was delivered by the Rev.
gentleman. When he concluded, the
coffin was moved, and placed upon the
funeral car, near which the Presidents
family was standing. The funeral car
was plain hearse, under raised cano-
py. The American ensigns were rep.
resented in the centre. II was drawn by
eight white horses, with black housings.
The procession moved at o clock, when
minute guns were fired. Pail Bearers,
were, Messrs. Clay, Cass, Berrien,
Webster, and fourteen others. The pro-
cession was one and half miles long.
Flowers were s,rewed along Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue several hundred wards from
the White House. The civic procession
was estimated at sixteen thousand.--
There were nineteen bands of music.
Here the wires ceased working on
account of lightning on the eastern end
Of the line. Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

T The Board of Public Works, not
content with 81 extra when the River
Lands were entered, now exact another
when the deeds are given out. This
money is taken from the hard earnings
Of our farmers. struggling to open and
improve new farms, to I'll the pockets
of a man who already gets a salary OF
$500 per year.
This sl law ought to be repealed at
the next session Of the Legislature
The proper course for our farmers to
pursue is TO let the deeds remain for the
present in the office. and vote for no man
for the Legislature who will not pledge
himself to use every means in his pow
er TO efIec, its REPEAL. Eight Hundred
Dollars will secure the, services Of mAn
fully competen, 10 perform all The duties
OF the Office, and IL fair and liberal
compensation.
Our three candidates for the Legisla-
aure. il elected, will 60 for the immediate
and unconditional repeal Of this odious
q clause in the law. Let every man
when he votes remember this, and elect
men who will save them from the ava
rice of this obnoxious law. Let the cry
OF REPEAL never cease until 1t ceases TO
disgrace our statute book.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, July 10.

WASHINGTON, July 10.
TIE National Caiamity-Deep Impress
sion-President Fsllmore-Opposi-
fion of the Aboiitionisfs--Hs posi-
fion--.ability Of the President-Hs
Ability and Disposition.
A deep impression has been made on
the public heart by the calamity which
has SO suddenly befallen the country
Tha. the effect may be salutary and pro-
motive of the public tranquility, is the
earnest prayer Of every true patriot.
think that ! can already see some tokens
of restoration Of fraternal feeling. A
deep impression was made on the Senate
and the auditory by the remarks of Will
liam X. King. to-day--a gentleman. by
the way, whose tone is always devoted,
patriotic and American. "Let u.s." he
said, "cease our party strife, and drop.
ping all sectional differences, let US live
and die Americana" The heart of the
country will respond 10 this sentiment.
Mr.. Fillmore 10 called to position in
which he 10 to encounter all the embar-
easements that surrounded Gen. Taylor,
superadded to some difficulties with
which the abolition portions Of his own
State had environed him.
Without the popularity Of Gen. Tay-
lor, without any historical reputation,
and the worldwide fame OF chivalry.
Mr.. Fillmore succeeds to all General
TAylor's difficulties. and 10. besides, ex-
posed to the hostility of the Seward and
Preston King clique Of his own State.
Under these circumstances, il 10 the im-
perative duty Of every patriot to give a
fair and liberal support TO Mr.. Fillmore,
who, AZ am assured, undertakes the
trust which the Constitution imposes
upon him with diflidence and anxiety,
but with a fixed determination to regard
and promote the general interests Of the
country. Mr.. Fillmore brings to his
high duties experience, integrity, prompt-
ness, industry and imperturbable temper.
He is = man who was never known to
lose his calmness and self possession. -
He is neither elated by success, nor de-
pressed by adversely. But the even
tenor of his way 10 sustained by high
moral principle. and just confidence in
his own strength.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

II The Republic calls our attention
70 Mr.. Wright and the 81 law. We deny
that Mr.. w. voted for the House amend
men. giving the Secretary 81 for each
deed. The Republic charges that he
did; il is not for us 70 prove negative:
you affirm. you make the charge; and
the community. Mr. Wright and his
friends. hsve right 70 demand that you
make your charge good, or take Il back.
This il the course recognized among all
honorable and justice loving men.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

The County Ticket.
The voiers Of the county have now
had an opportunity to learn something
of the character and qualifications Of the
respective candidates before them for the
different county Offices; and i, is ques-
ton Of great moment TO every man, be-
fore he votes, to ascertain who is the best
qualified to perform the duties Of the Of
fees, faithfully and promptly.
We invite the most scrutinizing inves-
tigation of the characters and qualifica-
tons of our candidates. And we ask
every man in The county, Are they not
men who stand high where they are
known, and possess the esteem and con-
fidence of the people in an eminent de-
greet Are they not honest and promp,
in the transaction of businessl And
would not the interests and business OF
the people be safe in their handsi We
ieel satisfied tina, every candid man must
answer these interrogstories in the affir-
native.
We sometimes find men willing to
cast their votes to place irresponsible and
unworthy men in places Of honor and
power, where they can do much harm,
because they have some personal diff.
Guilty with or dislike to another candidate,
who they are willing TO admit is every
way superior to perform the duties Of
the Office; and against whom they can
raise no objection except tina. there is
some li'tle personal difference. We trust
that our friends, in the coming election,
will vote for good, highminded, prompt
and capable men; men to whom they
could trust their own private affairs with
confidence that they would be properly
attended TO, without reference 10 what
personal feelings they may have.
The best interests of the public re-
quires them TO pursue this course. Our
candidates for the General Assembly
are all farmers; men who live and work
among the people. They get living
by the sweat Of their brows, are en-
phatically WORKING MEN, and in the Leg
;sla,ure will not love to be idle. They
also sympa.hize with the farmers, and
will exert themselves to adopt measures
10 secure their best interests; and who,
we ask, Farmers, are 40 well qualified
to legislate for your interests as the men
who have all their lives studied your in
.erests. and who in going for yours. di-
rectly subserve their own!
Our three candidates for county Off
ces, Messrs. Campbell, Devin and Glea-
son are also worthy of the support Of
the voters of the county. The success
and prosperity Of the people requires
that prompt and efficient men should be
chosen. Then we call upon all to weigh
these things well before they vote, and
put in men whose ate: conduct and
course in the performance of the duties
of the offices, will not cause you regret
and disappointment. Act for the best
good of yourselves, your neighbors. and
your county. Go forth to the ballot box,
fearlessly and independently as noble free
men, and give such vote rs your con-
science can approve; as you can always
justify, fearless and independent Of the
complaints or murmurings Of any one.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

Wish 70 sail . farm, situated six ana
j one half miles south Of 0ttumwa, con-
tanning leo acyss, %0of which y under rood
ience. and win Be put IN GOOD state 81
cultivation TIN snmmsr, there ore two aood
cabins and . never falling spring Of water
on the premises. fox further perticulau en-
quire Of the subscriber living la Ottumw,.
Jqns 18th, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
III. g. FARRELL,S
CELEBRATED
Arabian Liniment.

TSCAUSlNG counterfeits to spriny uu all
i over the country, spreading their bans.
full influence over the land, robbing the
pockets Of the unsuspecting, by imposing
upon them worthless and poisonous trash.
for the genuine H. g. Farrells Arabian Lin.
iment. Fellow citizens! Look we'll befor.
you buy, and see that the label of tn. bot.
tie has the. letters H. G.. FaRRELr.'s FOR if
it has not, il is counterfeit. Tn, label
around each bottle of all my Linimsnt
reads thus, II. G. FAnREtI's CeLE3aarsp
ARABIAN LrEINeNr;' and my signature Is
written upon the label also, AMI ,hes. worla
are blown in the glass bottle, "H. G. Far
rell's Arabian Liniment, Peoria"
This truly great medicine still goes on,
conquering disease, md snatchin, rnlny a
poor powsrless victim from the grave. Bv
its powerfully stimulating, penetrating An
odyne qualities, it restores the use OF limbs
which have been palsied for years; an | By its
singular power OF repro lucing the Syaoyial
Fluid or Joint Water, it cures all diseases
of tho Joints with surprising ripility. For
Rheumatism, and affections oil the Spine
and Spleen, il has proved itself srEcip 8:
and for affections Of the Lungs, Liver ana
Kidneys, it a most valuable and powerful
auxiliary: also for all diseases OF the glands,
Scrofula, Goitre or Swell,d Neck, 81. AMI
indeed for almost any diseas. whsre an Ok.
ternala application is required. this ,n;licine
stands unparalleled.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
Notice.
STATE OF IowA,} 50:
Wapello County.
nisfricf Court IN Chancery,

STATE ,.71s,, OF r. IowA'} IS.
Disiricf Court IN Caaneery.
Alfred Thirsisld,
VS.:
Elizabeth Franklin, William
Harper, Isaac Clemmings. Bill
Nancy Clemmings, ShedIock for
Pankers, Mary Pankers, Da- Rolie[
vid Frank, Leana Frank,
James g. rolman. John T.
Baldwin.
TINE SAID DEFENDANTS. Elix-
abe,h Franklin, William Harper,
Isaac Clemmings, Nancy Clemmings.
Shcdlock Pankers, Mary Pankers. Da-
vid Frank, Leana Frank and James G.
Tolman are hereby notified, that on the
9th day Of July, 1850. complainant filed
in said Court his bill of complaint. al
lodging that the following lands lying In
said county, to-wii: The North West
quarter Of Section thirteen (l3) in town.
ship No. Seventy-one (7l) North Of
Range No. Fifteen (l5) West, had been
entered from the United States by tlrs
heirs at law of Robert Harper, deceased,
and by them conveyed to said James @.
Tolman, who conveyed the same 70 said
John r. Baldwin, who conveyed tho
same to complainant; that in said con-
vcyances mistakes and inaccuracies had
occurred tending to cloud the title 10 sail
lands, and praying that the title TO said
land may be perfected and the feesimplo
thereof vested in complainant.
Now unless the said defendants be
and appear before the Distric, Couy, for
said county on the first day OF tbs next
term thereof and plead answer or demm
to said bill, the same will be ,akea -
confessed and decree entered accord
ingly. THOMASG. GIVEN, Clerk.
SLAoLE Il AcHEsoS. Soils. for Cempl
July 9th. 1850 4lw8
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

Gillaspy says the Board saved swo
thousand dollars by discbarsing Col,
Curtia The peopls think that 6fsy
,houssnd might have been saved BY dis
charging the Board. Wing and Reg.