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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-04


will search il 70 the bottom.
The first of them is the alleged neglect TO sur
render fueitiye slaves This wound bleeds sfresh
at every return Of Congress to the Capitol
"ThAmrnuz next behind,
Who're annual wounds In Lebanon Alured
The syrian dsmsels 10 lament MS fale
In amorous diIties al summers Gay
Sir il is not proved here that three i1gltiyes
wear are withheld against lawful demand nay,
think ii is not proved that even one Is 50 withheld
The value of what is called slave property, because
the laws Of slave States makes II property Is not
impaired one dollar. Strength, Beauty and Youth
bring their accustomed prices. What then II the
evil The people Of the free States hesitate at the
execution Of the act OF % among them without an
ADEQUATE provision for distinguishing between tse
realfuei.ive and the free citizen-between surren-
dering the unhappy slave and kidnapping the still
more unhappy freeman. And what Is your remedy
To give the form Of trial after the surrender IN the
State to which the alleged fugitiveis conveyed SIR
this will only aggravate this exaggerated evil are
you then, prepared TO confess that this proud Re
public approaches its downfall because slave
sometimes finds refuge under it in spite OF Its
laws
The next Of these evils is the agitation about
Slavery in the District Of Columbia. There are
only thousand slaves here all told. The People
Of the free States demonstrate against their being
held in hopeless bondage but they wait patiently
until the mind Of the Nation be moved TO abol-
ish II. What answer does this bill give TO these
rsmonstraneesi Il proposes TO remove the slave
shsmbes across the Potomac, and in return for that
concession, exscts guarantee Of the continuance
Of Slavery, until Maryland shall consent 70 its abo-
Ition. Sir this is healing the wound by plunging
deeper into it. the knife that made il. Shall we
then authorize the newly returned Minister from
Russia TO give to hs Imperial master the crafty
ing intelligence that this Republic the equipoise Of
Despotism, hastens to & fall by cause so made
quate and so irgorocs as the bare possibility that
| 1000 slaves may, some five, ten or twenty years
| hence, be redeemed from bondage
The next Of these evils is the encroachment Of
| Texas upon New-Mexico. We'll, sir, we wileave
the Territory Of New Mexico in the keeping Of the
President and her free institutions to the care of
her own people until she can come here as State
and demand admission into the Union.
The fourth Of these disasters is the solitude Of
10000 Mcrmons in the basin OF the Salt Lake. But
this solitude is Of their own choice. They could
MOTIVE under our Government in any OF our States.
| II Is, therefore, solitude sweetened by indepen-
cence. The remedy proposed by the Compromise
IL 70 extend to them institutions ike those from
which they fed Sir. the Momons, when they
shallhave gathered population adequate 20 s1s.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-04

ErREWORhs.-NEW-f YORK LABORATORY, 10
Il Frontsl TWO doors south OF fulton-st-A comples
sSsoFnsri u Fireworks offered for sale conss
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sss Tr2rfes Of a. szes Scroll Wheels do Vertical Do
do. Mics q serpe1n DO, Bengola Lghu DC, Exhlbnoa
pieces do. Flying Pgeo1s Co Torbious do Maroous do
Flower Pots, Port fires Pr Wkeels serpsnta 0rssshor
pers Blue Lishn Torpedces, Pulling Crackers Double
Headers. Cartou Rockets. FIRE CTsckera Nos. and
Josc &c kc Country merchants acd dealers IN general
are requesl 10 cal and examine The above stock
n B-Commitiees for city and country tspaya military
ana private parties can be supplied the moa nberl
terms with the above mernoned articles warranted, %
materials having been se.ected viii he uimo.i cara
isltSws NJ BENNETT
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

A RACE WITH THE CAUSE.-THE Gin
cinnati Enquirer tells the following racy
yarn: "At Morrow green looking man
got upon the cars, tied a large cur dog he
had with him to the iron stai chion of the
hindmost car, aud deliberately took his
seat among the ladies'. Away bounded
the iron horse with his usual speed, to
the no small wonderment OF the country
man, who had never ridden so fast before.
Arriving at Fosters Crossings he walk
ed back to take look at his nvorite an
lmal, and his surprise may be imagined
when he found only the head of the dog
attached to the rope with which he had
fastened him. After being perfectly sat.
isied that the dog was dead he merely
uttered We'll, this is the only critter that
could beat that dog runnin."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

mealy-moutlled, for there is something
objectionable in each extreme. have
undergone many vicisitudes in the course
of my existence. have been served
up, aye, and served out Ia smile in all
sorts of ways. have been roasted by
some; have been basted by others; ant
have had my jacket rudely torn off my
back by many who knew not the treat
ment | deserved. But this meeting, my
friends, repays me for all. Excuse me
II my eyes are watery, (!Sensation.)-
l am not very thin-skinned; but feel
deeply penetrated by your kindness this
day"
The Potato resumed his seat amid the
most tumultuous cheering, which lasted
for considerable ,ime.-PuncRs Cor
respondent Tegefaria. ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

MRs. PARTINGToN ON EDUCATION.
sFor my part, can't deceive what on
airth eddicalon is comm to. When |
was young, if gall only understood the
rules of distraction, provision, multiply
ing, replenishing, and the common DOM
nator, and knew all about the rivers and
their obituaries, the covenants and dor.
mitories, the provinces and the umpires,
they had eddication enough. But now
they have to study bot,omy, Algier-bay,
and have to demonstrate suppositions
about sycophants of circuses, tangents
and Diagonies Of parallelograms, to say
nothing about the oxhides, cowstcks,
and abstruse triangles." And the old
lady was so confused with the technical
names that she was forced to stop.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
2NO' 25} OTTUNIWA IOWA. FRIDAY MARCH Is 1850

the mines. But the system of agricul.
ture differs from that in the States, as our
winter here is not one of snow, which
very seldom falls, but winter of drought,
from, perhaps June TO November, and
the time of sewing and manner of cult
vation must vary accordingly. Very
much of the plain country can be easily
and extensively irrigated, producing The
very richest crops in the world-Eyypt,
perhaps, not excepted. But generally
as good crops can be raised as any where
in the States without irrigation. ....
As to scenery, have never before
seen any so bold, grand, romantic, beau
tiful. The whole country is thrown into
mountain ranges with wide intervening
valleys running parallel with the ocean
coast, whose SUBMITS rise above the
clouds, green to the highest point, ex-
cept when covered with snow, or parched
in the summers drought.
A fact or two and must close. One
gardener, six miles below Suffers Fort,
| am informed, realized about forfy
thousand dollars from few acres, others
"a few only have thus improved the sum-
mer) have made from five to fifteen thou
sand dollars from gardens of different
sizes. But | must close. My health is
excellent
a.. .. Truly yours,
.-.... . .. S. Y. BLAKEsREE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

SAILING ON IcE.--The pleasant CORES
yondent of the Salem Register, writing
from Boston says: ....
Speaking of ice, they have great sail,
ing on Spy Pond, in West Cambridge,
Notwithstanding is frozen over. Can
you imagine boat sailing on pond and
not drop of water to be seen! 1t may
strike your readers as paradox, but |
assure you it is orthodox. To explain
the boat is furnished with three skates,
one on the keel forward (by which it is
steered) and one each side of her bottom
near the stern. By this means. all sail
being set, and the wind bellying her can
vass in good shape, she glides smooth.
ly on.--"Walking the (frozen) waters
like thing of life." In this manner the
''unchartered wind becomes a very
agreeable and efficient nag for this novel
kind of sleigh and the fun really tip-top
for those who enjoy it,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

seek their graves on the way, of whom
there were not few. .os. ....
Many are dying in this place, and in
and throughout all The mines with diarrhn
and scurvy, arising from the manner of
living, and des:itution. of vegetables for
food. 1t was our sad and painful task 10
bury Mr. Chancey CASTOR, of Keokuk
county, Iowa, (he came out with Mr..
Hurley on the 18th inst. He had been
sick about eight weeks, and closely con-
fined during the most of that period; but
his friends may be assured that he was
not suffered TO want either medical at
tention or necessary help and comforts
during his protracted and fatal illness.
For the information of numerous
friends, it may be necessary to state fur
ther, that this place is situated on what
is known as Norman Creek, about fifty
miles southeast of Sacramento City, or
Suffers Fort; 5 miles from Suffers mill.
The only regular Post Offices are San
Fransisco and Sacramento; the latter the
most convenient of access to this part of
the country. @ --.s ... E..
| should be pleased to receive your
valuable paper, if convenient for you to
send it. a...... ... ..... ..... ...
Very truly, your friend ...
And obedient servant,
....... Hrp,u IT -u,z
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
5 WHOLE NO. II,


The following lines are from an ole
codger in Philadelphia, whose young
wife had been reproacled for marrying
one so withered, dried-up, and fussv.-
lie makes out strong case for the su.
periori'y of senile passion. As to the
truth of the sold mans statement. we
leave that to the other sex for decision:
The young mans love is green wood re,
BY cedar shavings lighted; .
1t smokes and crackIes to expire
Almost as soon as lighted.
The old mans love is burning coal
OF good, dry hickory made, .a
A fire that shoulders in the soul, .
Beneath white ashes laid.
Be wise then, Hannah, take advice,
And love some good old man;
For could he court you, in trice
He'd clip life's maiden span.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Life in California.

The DARK SIDE OF THE PIcTuRE.-
We make the following extract from
letter giving picture of the dark side of
things in California, from the New York
Journa, of Commerce: #
"a funeral here is the most heart ren.
ding. A mule or horse cart drives I'd to
the door, generally the same day of the
death. Perhaps few men may be seen
hanging round, but frequently no minis
ter is in attendance. A coarse pine box,
something in the shape of coffin, stain
ed black, or dirty red, is then placed in
the cart, containing all that is left of poor
humanity. Sometimes a glazed black
cloth is thrown over it, and away starts
the cart Not unfrequently the roads
are SO bad, that all descriptions of urging
and whipping the poor animal take place.
The few friends who follow and attempt
to reach the burial ground, at some dis
tance from the city, 90 Struggling all
about, to pick their way through the mud.
They reach the ground after frequently
sinking to the knees, and there they find
scores of new made graves, and others
in process of being dug. They hastily
commit their friend to this most misera-
BILE looking spot of earth, and escape
from it as soon as possible. Every re-
collection of the last resting place of
husband, friend or brother, is most re-
voting; and the Imagination sickens at
the thought of the charnal house in Cal
ifornia," 81.
A returned gold-seeker also informs
the editor of the Boston Tlaveler, of the
suffering. misery and death in San Fran
cisco. He says the newspapers there
do not record all the deaths. He was
told by the superintendent of burials of
that town; that from sixty to seventy
died weekly, and that from six to eight
were daily buried at the expense of the
city, they having no friends to care for
them while sick, or to bury them when
dead. Many persons have come down
from the mines enfeebed, without mon-
ey, friends or home. They wander a.
bout the town, and often sustain lie by
digging clans and muscles upon The sea
shore, and by fishing, finding a lodging
AS PSihoPSt III tClI vi
IT not in the open street. The late fire
by decreasing the number of buildings
at the ihoment that the population was
rapidly increasing, has added greatly to
the suffering of this class of PERSONS
Such was the state of San Francisco at
the commencement of the new year. 1t
certainly is not a very inviting picture.
A young Baltimorean in San Francis
co writes to the editor of the Baltimore
Sun as follows:
"Say that l am here alive, and that's
all--(it is not all gold that glitters.) To
my countrymen and friends say that they
will never know disappointment until
they reach here. Let every one remain
at home that is at home, for out of one
hundred, ninety-nine are either sick, or
broken down in spirit, OF lose their all
by gambling. Therefore never leave
happy home for the delusive snare set by
few dreaming Ones"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

lsTHMUs ROUTE TO CALIFoRNIA.-a
.Neao and Important THing-The Gin
clnnati Gazette of the 23d, has the fol.
lowing:-We saw gentleman, yester-
day, who, with his partner, has sent
forward TO Chagres 800 mules and 7
barges, the whole to form line for the
transportation Of goods from Chagres to
Panama. The boats are to be used on
the Cruces, and are something in the
shape of whale-boat. The mules
were procured in Kentucky, and are now
on their way to New Orleans, over land.
for shipment there. On their arrival a,
Cruces. they will be placed at "easy
stages along the route to Panama, for
packing merchandise. We have also
been authoritively advised that butter
and other articles are now being put IN
in this city, in suitable packages for
mule-carriage. A plan is also in view
for conveying meats, poultry, &c., over
the lsthmus in packages which have a
surface of a charcoal composition on
then to preserve them pure and sweet.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

NICARAGUA AANrIoUIrIEs.--Mr. Squier
has found time to play the antiquarian as
well as the diplomat, and his researches
have been at least as profitable as his ne
gotiations. He has sent home two CO.
lossal figures, found on all island in Lake
Nicaragua, and he states that they are
only portions Of group of statues,
some of which are as large as the pill
lars in the Hall of Representatives at
Washington, which, if we recollect
Alright, are about forty feet high. One
figure he has sent home represents a
man in sitting posture, with tiger in
the act of sprnging on his back.
". Y, Transcript.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

MEAN THINGs.-H is a mean thing to
borrow your neighbor's paper. VIII i you
are too stingy to take one of your own.
1t is mean thing to steal the Exchan-
ges from an Editors Sanctum.
1t is a mean thing to look over an Ed
itor's shoulder when he is writing.
II is mean thing to ridicule an edito-
rial when you have not two atoms of
brain in your own skull.
1t is mean thing to read what you
may find written in a Newspaper Office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The old saying that the majority must
govern, was practically illustrated short
time since in theatre in Germany
The audience consisted only of seven
persons, and taking offence at the miser-
able acting of one of the performers, they
hissed him off the stage. By way Of
retaliation, the manager brought out the
"whole strength OF his company" and
in turn, Kissed the audience out of the
house!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The new Temperance Law Of Wis
consin has recently been tested by tri-
al in Southport, where suit had been
brought by married woman against a
liquor dealer for damages sustained by
her husband while in state of intoxica-
tion. A verdict of one hundred dollars
and cost of suit was obtained against the
defendant.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

FEMALE SUFFRAGE.--Wm. Lloyd Gar
rison and his friends, are circulating the
following petition to the Massachusetts
Legislature.
"That since the women of the State
are made to pay taxes, and held .amena-
BILE to the criminal laws, they may be
allowed voice in the imposition and
use of the first, and in the enactment OF
the second, and hence they may be per-
mitied to vote and be eligible to Office
A funny article on this subject in the
Boston Transcript, has the following
''views." ''lmagine whig husband
and democrat wife, free-soil uncle and
a bunker aunt, a liberty party cousin, a
colonization nephew, slaveholding
niece. and three blooming daughters, who
have gone over, bodice and hustle, to the
un,errfied democracy, and, for the firs!
time in their lives, will vote in pink mus.
lin frocks at the next election-imagine
this group gathered around the same la
BILE, at tea and mullins; grace by Mr.
Garrison, and Abby looking in at the
window! How long would well-buil
house probably stand, divided thus a
galnst itself! The influence of woman
may be clearly exhibited in JOINT commit
tee of both sexes on the subject of tht
Union. By the influence OF our North
ern women, some of the most violen
and cantankerous of the Southern chiy
airy may b, tanned, and taught to trave
as pleasantly as "A pig in string. Miss
Frlzzle said the other day, that the Hon
-- was very great man, and no
body denied it, but she "shouid'nt be tn
ieastest mite afraid on him upon a com
mittee on the state OF The Union." Mrs
Rollocks said she should like. for one
in her life, TO be in committee OF IN
] WHOLE"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

GooD.-The ladies are like arrows
they can't be shot without beau.-Ws-
consia.
Unlike the beaur, for they can get
considerably shot sometimes, without
the help of either lady or arrow.--Det.
.4dU.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

Mr.. Douglass has introduced in the
Senate bill for securing the free naviga-
tion of the river st. Lawrence and it ca
nails by American ships, by granting to
Canada reciprocal free trade with the
United States. The bill leaves out New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
James Mcfarland
New Tailor Shop.
M. w. FOX.

IL AVlNG located in Ottumwa, is pre-
Ii pared to do tailoring in the best st yle.
Having had a number of years experience
in the business, he flatters himself that he
will be able to please all who may favor him
with their work. Cutting done on the shor-
test notice. Nav 3st, 1919
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The bill introduced in the Assembly
of New York. in relation to restricting
the sale Of spirituous liquors in that State.
provides that it shall not be lawful to sell
spirituous liquors, wines, strong beer, or
any other intoxicating drinks except for
medicine or mechanical purposes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

The most important characters that
you will see now days are little short
fellows, about as broad as they are long,
just beginning to pay attention to the
girls. They absolutely forget that there
is any body in the world but themselves.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
Sons OF Temperance.

Within few years an order bearing
this name has sprung into existence, and,
by the mild and peaceful influence of Its
benignant principles, has embraced with
in its grasp thousands that else woult!
have been doomed to state of orphan
age, drunkard's grave and drunkard's
retribuion. a..... ..a,......
In the year 1912, but two individals
composed an order which at this time
numbers over 100000. At first weak
and insignificant in numbers and strength.
it now presents to the world a mighty
phalanx, in the character of an order
which has done more for the ameio.ation
of the condition of an oppressed and en-
slaved people, than all institutions of a
kindred character. Unlike many insti-
tuions, it is unpretending, and its virtues
are purely unostentatious. 1t struggles
and tolls in obscuriy, consoling the dis
tressed and administering solace to the
afflicted. Its votaries humble, visit the
abodes of poverty, and from the deepest
bottom of degradation raise up the fallen
and PROSTATE.
Within our own community, its happy
effects are not only seen but felt; many
as II were, almost irretrieyably lost, have
been restored to all the endearments OF
the domestic hearth, and made the recip-
lent of unlocked for pleasures.-some in
whom confidence was touering have
been wholly redeemed: and the elevation
of others to places of trust is an evidence
of the implicit faith of their fellow cit
iZPns.
Some within the knowledge of many
of our citizens, who were were looked
upon as doomed victims of the hydra
headed monster, who have seen his sa-
tanic majesty with his myrIads of imps
dancing u, ecstlcv over their nearly de-
throned reason, have been saved from
the awful fate attendant upon drunk
ards life and drunkard's ways.
What change-what a glorious
change has been wrought in this village
within the last few years by the mighty
and effective instrumentality! But a
short time since, to be a man was to
drink, and no: unfrequently did boys
even ape the man, and scarcely a week
passed, but young and old together lay,
refreshing in their bacchanalian feasts' -
We know Of four, who poured annu1l-
ly into the Golfers of the grocery keeper,
the snug little sum OF $500, and all too
for the purpose of quenching an inward
thirst-a consuming fre-who are now
numbered among the most sterling vota-
ries Of this unassumlng order. We
know Of those too, fallen apparently SO
low, who had debased themselves to so
great an extent that they were looked
upon merely as creatures the sooner eX-
tinct the better for themselves, their
friends and society, who now occupy po-
sitions for which the irresistible intlu-
ences of this order alone could have fit
ted them, and to which they are indebt-
ed for all they now are or expect to be.
How full of hope, of still more glorious
change is the future. If so much good
has thus early attended the working OF
the order, have we not great reasons to
expect the accomplishment OF much
more! Who shall say "Ihus far shalt
thou go, and no further!" !"-Fairfeia
! Sentinel
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
MASONIC.

A THE stated communication Of Or
Wy TUMwA LODGE No. I6, will be held
/V\ at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 2lst. day of March, at 6 o'clock p. M.
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. Bella WHITE, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
LAND WARRANTS,

A LARGE lot just received, which will
IA be sold on fair terms. A supply on
hand at all times. Entries made at Fairfield
or Iowa City if desired. ]. d. DEVlN.
Ottumwa, November 29th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15

"A TTOP ~ e Y A n l. a " >
rt oTTuMwA, IOWA,
M ILL practice in the Courts of the 3rl
w and 9th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State. ......
Ottumwa, June 9Th, 1919. a....a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nRS. CAMPBELL & HENDERSON,
~ having associated themselves in the
practice of medicine, tender their services
in all the various branches of their profess
ion to the citizens Of Agency city, and sur
rounding country. a. . ....
July 9th, A9-tf, d.. ... .H.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-15
LAND WARRANTS.

NHE subscribers have ON hand a large sup,
i ply and will be constantly suppheST
with Land Warrants, which they VIII sci
at the lowest market price and guarantee
them to be genuine. ~.
BRIDGMAN & EVANS.
Fairfield, Feb. 23d, 1919. +.