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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
HPLEAsE OBSERVE THAT WIsTAR's
3BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY BANK nos.

BBALsAM OF WILD CHERRY BARK pos.
sesses rare medicinal virtues, for there is
scarcely a family in our land that does
not use it in some simple form, and are
benefited by its use. The Balsam of
Wild Cherry is prepared by the celebra-
ted DIR. Wistar, Of Philadelphia, from the
extract of the "Prunus Virginia. -
wild Cherry in highly concentrated
state, with other powerful agents. that
are equally celebrated for their soothing,
healing and strengthening influence upon
the lungs. For the relief of pulmonary
complaints, this compound is certainly
superior to all others with which we have
been acquainted, and We earnestly re-
commend the afflicted to make trial Of
this article.
My wife had the rhumatism for 20
years, during that time suffering such SEE
we're pain in every part of her body that
she could never sleep without taking large
doses of opium; having no appetite, was
reduced TO almost a skeleton; svery Joint
swollen greatly, and hands, knees and
neck covered with large Jumps; the cards
hard and contracted, SO that her arms,
legs and body were so twisted anddrawn,
she was obliged TO lie in bed constantly.
During 20 years, she go, nothing TO give
any permanent relic: till she tried II. G.
Farreil's Arabian Linimen,: Of this she
used five bottles of the Dollar size, and
the swellings have all gone, pain has en-
tirely left. sleeps soundly,is more fleshly
than ever she was in her life, and spins
and sews all day. If any one doubts
this cure, he can call at my residence,
three miles from Peoria, Ills, and b. sat-
is6ed. SAMUEL ELSO
Galinger & Snodgrass, OttumUa.
Street Brothers, Agency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
The News from California.

BY the Telegraph No. l, from Louis
vile last night, we received Baltimore
and Washington papers of Monday last,
containing many Of the details of the
news brought by the Cherokee and EN-.
pire City, at New Orleans from Chagres.
We give all the most important items oil
news. The Cherokee was absent from
New York only 90 days-running in
that time over 1900 miles, and remain
ing in port 81 days.
The steamship Oregon brought tc
Panama 262 passengers, and $l,342,
602 on freight, principally in gold dust
and at least 81 100000 in possession oil
the passengers.
The mails from California of the Isl
of March, received at Panama by the
steamship Oregon, together with the gold
were brought in charge c! Mr.. Van Allen
Charge d'Affairs at Eucador, 10 our Sec.
rotary of State, announcing a revolution
in that country, and the appointment, Of
Dictator.
The mails per Cherokee have been 81
days only ON The route from San Francis.
co to New York, which is as quick, il
not the quickest time tina, The mails ev.
er came in from that place. They con
tain nearly $4,000 letters, which is the
largest mail ever brought from there.
Measures have been taken TO guart
against any overflow of the city of Sac.
ramenlo in future. The cost Of the
work of embankment in front of the
city will be about one million of dollars
Business is very brisk at San Frances.
co. Rents are falling. Real estate is a
stand. Lumber is declining. .. ..
There are now about 10000 in Cali
fornia, mostly male adults; it can wei
sustain a population of millions; and
even in the mineral regions several hun
dred thousand men could not occupy the
whole ground.
A proclamation from our Governor
has forbidden the town authorities o.
San Francisco selling any more public
lands. The City Council declare them
selves independent of his Excellency
aid have advertised about three hundred
lois TO be sold on Monday next. The
result of this rebellious proceeding re.
mains to be seen. There will be good
tine-for lawyers-one Of these days
in settling land titles hereabout. Then
there are the mission lands, which some
people seem to regard as common prop,
eriy, but which the Indian agent declares
comes under his control. The Council
have declared The Alcade's grants illegal
and the upsho. of the matter will be tina
no tile will be worth straw, unaccnm
panied by possession. ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

A very quick and profitable voyage
around The world has just been compile
ted by the ship Memnon, of New York.
She sailed from New York on the l2th
April lS49. with a large number of pas.
sengrrs and full freight for San Frau.
cisco, which port she reached in 1877
days. After discharging her cargo she
sailed for the Sandwich Islands, and
thence ID China. At Canton she took
on board Il tull cargo of teas. silks, &C.,
and on The 9th of January lett for New
York, where she arrived on monday
morning. in the remarkably shnrl run oI
rigbfg-sir days. She has thus made
The passage around The world in four da, $
less Than one year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
WASHINGTON, April II.

Senate.-Aftcr the executive session
OF the Senate yesterday, the doors were
thrown open, and The Vice President sta.
ted that he was authorised TO appoint a
committee on The navigation of Missis-
sippi River.
The following Senators were appoint
ed This morning. as said commiltee:-
Messrs. rorwin. Douglass, Davis and
Downes.
Nj. Ewing submitted resolution for
the purpose Of erecting Custom House
at Mobile.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
MURDER NEAR MONROE WISCONSIN.

MURDER NEAR MONROE WISCONSIN.
The Prairie DEMOCRAT of Saturdays
date contains an account af revolving
and cold-blooded murder, committed
near Monroe, on Friday the 22d ult.-
The particulars are as follows:
"a man by the name of Ringgold was
removing rails from farm. about title of
which there had been some dispute: when
man by the name of Payne, an adverse
claimant; swore vengeance If the rails
were not let alone. Ringgold continued
removing the rails. Payne went and
got his rifle fired the load and reloaded it,,
and then approached Rlnggold while his
back was turned towards him in the act
of picking up rail, took deliberate aim
at him and fired, the ball entering his back
near the spine and passing out of the alb
domen. Ringgold was put into his wag-
gon and started for home. When Oh
his way he saw Payne and exclaimed,
Payne, you have done the job for me. "
Payne replied, "G-d d-n you, l
made you drop the rail!'
Payne went to monroe and gave him
self up to the authorities. Ringgold lin
gered about 40 hours and died.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
a. Some of the Locofoco papers are

a Some of the Locofoco papers are
trying 10 divert the public attention from
the fare-up in the U. s. Senate between
Messrs. Benton and Foo.e, by throwing
the blame upon Vice President Fillmore.
Really, the Locoioco press are hard run,
when in order 10 screen their favori,e
leaders from the indignation and con-
tempt of the people, they have 10 saddle
their sins upon the Wings. If the stale
and libelous charges Of these papers
were to be believed, the Wings are res
ponsible for the annexation of Texas
the War with Mexico-and all the agi-
tation and danger to the country, and the
public debt growing out Of it; as well as
for all the disgraceful quarrels and fights
got up among the champions Of Locofo-
crazy. And to "cap the Climax" the
Locos of this State, after they had sto-
len the Kanesville Poll Books, coolly
turned round and accused the Wings of
the theft,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
| PRospERous En,rop will

A PROSPEROUS EDIToR.-It will be
observed, by the following short extract
from the Shawneetown Advocate, OF
Friday, that the Editor is ''going ahead
finely. Shawneetown is greM place,
that's certain.
We are in such prosperous circum-
stances, that writing prosy editorials are
out of The question. Since our last is
sue, our family has increased SO rapidly
that we have had no time for writing an,
thing. We will try and prepare some
articles for The next paper. We nav
have at our house, young babips, young
calves; young pigs. young dogs. young
cats. young chickens, and young turkeys.
And among olller young things we men.
lion corn. beans, peas, lettuce, cabbage.
cucumbers. mustard, turnips. greens.
&c. &c., and all within the past week.
Are we not prospecting!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
DiSgracefuI.

II will be seen by reference 10 the la
test Telegraphic despatch to Mo. Repub.
lican in another column, that another dis
graceful flare-up has taken place in the
Senate chamber, between Messrs. Ben
ton and Foo,e.
Mr.. Foote, who is constantly provo
king attacks upon himself by his low,
bullying, and insulting course towards
gentlemen in The Senate, went to the Sem
ate chamber armed with pistol, which
he drew upon Mr.. Benton; and probably
would have shot him if the pistol had
not been taken from him.
The practice of carrying deadly wca-
pons out of doors is cowardly and vi
cious; but what must be thought of a
U. s. Senator--represenling sovereign
State of this Union-going TO participate
in the deliberations of The Senate, like
an assassin, armed to the teeth with dead.
ly weapons to take the life of fellow
Senator; fellow Democrat, under the
eve of The immortal Washington; and in
the midst of the most talented, grave ami
illustrious assemblage of men probably
that ever met in sclioerati9e body.
We are glad 10 see that the Senate
will not let il pass, and have raised a
committee to investigate this disgraceful
affair." Let the people and press speak
out and show their utter adherence Of
such disgraceful scenes in Congress, and
let The Senate visit condign punishment,
upon the aggressors by expelling them
from the Senate, and soon we shall have
no more rough, lnw-bred DULLES and
blackguartls in Congress, disgracing
themselves and their constituents.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

AN ANACONDA ON THE IsrHMUs.-The
Panama Star of the 4ih inst. says that
last week, several gentlemen in crossing
the Isihmus, when about mile this
side of Gorgona, came in contact with a
large Anaconda, that lay basking in the
sunshine near the road. The natives,
when they saw the reptile, took to their
heels and run, and could not be induced
upon any consideration, to return and
attack it. The Americans, having noIh-
ing but pocket pistol with them, felt ID
little skittish about undertaking the task
OF killing so huge monster. So the
..lerrihle visiter" was suffered TO pursue
bis way unmolesied. 1t was about eigh-
teen feet long and twelve inches in dia,.,.
eier.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
April l8--7 p. M.

hpTii 100 r. M.
The committee 10 investigate into the
disorder of yesterday was announced as
follows: Messrs. Dodge, Webster, King,
Phelps, Rusk, Bell and Shields.
Mr.. Dodge asked leave to be excused,
because of the peculiar relation existing
between him and Mr.. Benton.
MIR. Fuole said, that as far as he was
concerned, he would prefer the Senator
as member of the committee to any
man IN America.
Mr.. Dodge thanked Mr.. Fooie for
this expression of kind feeling. but said
that, from delicacy, he must insist upon
beng excused.
After the termination of the morning 8
business, Mr.. Benton moved to postpone
all prior orders for the purpose Of taking
up The bill for The admission Of Califor-
MIA.
After discussion upon the question
of order, The Vice President ruled that
the motion to postpone could not be
made until the subject proposed 10 be
post poned had been first taken up.
Mr.. Benton then moved that the Sen.
ate proceed to consider the California
bill.
Mr.. Clay moved To lay the motion on
the table; which was agreed ,o-yeas
81, nays "a.
The Senate then resumed the consid-
Grafton of The unfinished business of
yesterday.
Mr.. Foo,e having the floor. said, tina,
in view of the urgency Of the case, he
would refrain from any other remarks,
and simply ask the Senate to come TO a
speedy vote.
Mr.. Mangnm expressed hope that
The Senate would vote seriaiim on all
Mr.. Benon's propositions, and that the
vote wo"ld he, taken without any debate
by HE minority.
Mr.. Clay expressed his hearty con-
cnrrence in what had just been said.
The question was then taken on Mr..
Benion's amendment, instru"ling the
colnniltee not TO connect California with
any o'her measure.
The amendment was rejected-yeas
25, nays %.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

N. Y. TRIBUHE.-We are under ma
ny obligations to Messrs. Greedy e. Me-
Elraih, for sending us the Daily and
Semi Weekly Tribune. The Daily has
been enlarged TO double It's former size
and the Semi Weekly is also to be en-
larged in the same manner. This well
conducted aud deser,edly popular jour-
nal, is sent 10 subscribers at the follow
ing rates. in Weekly So,
SEMI Weekly So. Daily SIS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

n 1t is quite probable that there will
be no paper issued from this Office next
week, for the simple reason that we have
been disappointed in getting quantity
Of printing paper which we had loaned
TO other papers-lhey. unfortunately, be-
ing out. We have sent for a quantity,
but cannot get it here in time to issue a
paper next week.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
TERRIBLE POWDER ExPLosIoN.-TI

TERRIBLE POWDER ExPLosIoN.-The
powder magazine at AndOver Mine, New
Jersey, exploded ON Tuesday last, from
cigar in the hands of some CD reless boy s.
Two boys, sons OF Mr.. VIM. s Johnson
one twelve and the other fourteen, were
Instantly killed, being blown to atoms.
Of the building not stone is left upon
the spot where it stood. The concuss.
ion was sensibly felt at the distance ol
10 or IL miles. In Newtown. over five
miles from the scene. every house was
shaken. There were 100 kegs of pow.
der in the building.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
II The war between the Benton al

EV The war between the Benton and
anti-Bentonites in Missouri, is raging
with much violence. A county conven-
ton in one of the counties met TO send
delegates to Congressional convention
to nominate candidate for Congress
broke up in general row, and resulted
in nothing but engendering feelings o.
more deadly hostility.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

LIBEL SUIT.-In the Brooklyn Circuit
Court curious suit is going on. Rev.
john G. Greene, the plaintiff, claims
$4,000 damages from The defendant,
Ann e., wife Of Judge Pierce. for fa wing
said TO '!iird parry, that he (plain,iff)
had persuaded Mrs. Francis Maffit, the
late wife of the Rev. Jno. N, Maffit, TO
accompany him TO an designation house.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
WING COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Wings of the county of Wapel-
10 are requested to meet in Convention,
at the Court House, in the town of o.
tumwa, ON Saturday the 4th day of Nay
nerf, at O'Clock +. NJ, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to the State
and Congressional conventions.
II is to be hoped that the Wings in
each township will attend to appointing
delegates in time.
BY order of the county Central Com
mittee. April 10, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
First District Whig Con.
VentiOll.

THE Wings of the First Congress
sional District are hereby notified that a
Convention will be held at OTTUMW WA
On Wednesday the 18th Of May
next, for the purpose of nominating "a
candidate for Congress at The August
election, and transacting such other busi-
ness as may properly come before il.
The several counties constituting the
District are requested to appoint dele
gates on the basis of two for each Sena-
tor and Representative in the last Gene
sal Assembly.
We trust the importance of the occa-
sion will insure full representation from
each county tn the District.
GEO. G.. WRIGHT,
G.. w. SLAGLE,
A. BRIDGMAN,
March 80. District Committee.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

The Total receipts of California gold,
at the United States Mint at Philadelphia
and Branch at New Orleans, to March
1850. including receipts per Cherokee,
are $l3,S75,452. The total coinage a,
the Philadelphia Mint from the LIST jan
uary to The 3lst of March, both inclu-
si,e, was $3,493,2 1872. OF this amount,
over eight hundred thousand dollars oil
double a | IS were coined during March.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

The Vice. President requested Mr..
Foote 10 take his seat until it could be
ascertained what course was proper for
the chair TO pursue.
Mr.. Hale said he would NOT let such a
transaction as had just been witnessed go
to the country without investigation.
Mr.. Foote; | court il.
Mr.. Borland said, he never knew Mr..
Benton to carry arms.
Mr.. Benton, lin his seat) no, never.
Mr.. Dodge moved that committee oil
seven be appointed TO investigate the sub.
ject.
Mr., Clay expressed the hope that Ben
ton and Foo,e would go before nagis-
trate or else pledge themselves before the
Senate not to commit breach OF the
peace.
Mr.. Benton. / have done nothing to
authorize a charge of an intention to com
nit breach of the peace. and will rot
in jail before give pronlse by which
admit such thing.
Mr.. Fooie WAS willing for an investl-
gaiion. He had only prepared himself
for an attack against which he had been
warned. He felt bound, as a MN OF
honor. 10 take The proceedings elsewhere.
Mr.. Benton greeted this with a con
lempiu nus Laugh. ...... -...
A committee was appointed, and the
Senate adjourned.
llousE.-Afler several hallolings, this
morning. Young. (Dem.) former Com.
missioner IN the General Land Office
was elected clerk, by one vote. after
the ninth ballot, viz:-Young SO; Prip.
die 5; Walker II; scattering 5. The
Speaker declared Young elected, ant
said the House could not transact bust
ness until the clerk elected was qualified
Adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

We see il stated that Messrs Crane g.
Go. OF Missouri, have imported eleven
ca'nrls from the Canary Islands. and
that they have landed al Baltimore.
They are intended, il is said. for the Far
West, where they are to he acclimated;
and il successful. they are to be used in
CARRYING goods and passengers between
The Mi'posis of Missouri and California
aud Oregon.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
The Washington CORES ponden. of tn

The Washington correspondent Of the
Journal of commerce, says gentlemen
from California, now in Washington
say that fol. Femont, is the richest man
in III world. His gold mine will prob
ably he saleable, in few years, at six
millions an acre. Mr.. Wright says also
that he knows of spots belonging to the
Government, which are worth six mil.
lions of dollars an acre, and will produce
from ten to twenty per cent year on tina,
sum.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

INDIAN MAssAcRE.-The Galena Adj
vertiser learns, that band of Sioux In.
dams under Little Grow, recently attack
ed a family of Chippcway Indians, num-
herring fourteen persons, making sugar
above the falls of st. Croix, and massa-
cred the whole of them. This is regard
ed as only an outburst of the old feud be-
tween those bands.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
DIED.,

In Washington township, Wapello CO.
Iowa, on Monday the 22d inst. THOM.
AS JEFFERSON JORDON, aged a.
bout 40 years.
Mr.. Jordan was one of the first set.
tiers of this county. He leaves an af-
flicted family and large circle Of rela-
tives and friends to mourn their loss.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
BosToN April 8

Mrs. Webster and her three dauyh
iers paid visit To Gov. Blggs a. til,
Adams House yesterday. The inter
view lasted about an hour. 1t is said u
nave been painfully interesting. Then
pleadlngs Tor mercy towards The unforlu
nate husband and father were intense
And affecting. II is supposed they have
made deep impression on the Cover.
nor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

q Our columns are considerably
crowded with advertisements, owing to
the Government printing which occupies
neatly six columns. This, however,
will GO out alter one more inst rtion.
when we will be able 10 give The usual a.
mount of reading matter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

CALIFORNIA CORRESPONDENCE
ring thirty two days from January LIST
to February LIST, there were mailed and
sent from the Post office at San Francisco
to the states, sixty seven thousand letters
and five thousand newspaper. In the
same period, the mails from Panama
brought 10000 letters for delivery and
distribution there.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

The CALIFORNIA BLocK.-The Cal
ifornia Legislature has adopted a joint
resolution for sending to the National
Washington Monument, at Washington
city, block of California marble. quartz,
or granite, of suitable dimensions, will,
the word "Calfornia" chiseled on lis
face.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
Notice

is HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified vo-
L tiers of School District No. | in Centre
Township, that the regular meeting of said
District will be held at the Court House in
ottumwa, on Monday the 9Th day of May
next at o'clock, P. NJ, for the election Of
officers. Also to vote on the assessing of
District tax for the purpose Of building
one OF more School Houses for the use OF
the district, and to attend to any other bus
mess Of the District.
JOSEPH LEIGHTON, Sec'y.
Ottumwa, April oath, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
BALTIMORE, April 18th, s. p. M.
The Baltimore Patriot has the follow.

The Baltimore Patriot has the follow.
ing from Washington:
There are many and various rumors
as To a change in the cabinet. | learn
from undoubled authority, that beyond
the resignation of Mr.. Crawford, if ever
that be made, after the committee on the
Galhpin claim reports, that there will be
no change AT present.
The letter also adds. thai not single
member oI The cabinet beyond Mr.. Craw
ford himself. knew of his interest in the
Galphin claim.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

The QrINcY WING has been enlarged
and much improved Otherwise. The
editor is all Wing, and frs, rate fellow.
May his patronage keep pace with the
improvements on his paper.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26
DRY GOODS e. GROCERIES.
Boots and Shoes,
HARDWARE g. QUEENSWARF

HAhDWAHE ~ QUEENSWARE,
All purchased at nett cash prices, ia tn.
markets of New York and Boston, which he
can sell as low as can be had at any point
on the Mississippi, addingexpenses Of haul
ing, &C. Having done business in Ohio and
Indiana for the last eleven years, he flatters
himself that he understands the Western
character, and can suit himself to life
in this section of the west.
As so many of our worthy psople have
left for California, and present prospects
are somewhat untavorable, he hopes those
who remain will give him at least a call
and price his goods. Having explored thu
Des Moines Valley, have with due delhi
Grafton located permanently in Eddyville.
My business formerly has been ready nav
and Barter Of all kinds In exchange for
every description of the products Of this
country, ! will alwayssell goods at the low
est possible figures.
Iwant Rags, Dry and Green Hides, But
terra Eggs, Honey = Beeswax, Tallow. Furs,
and Deer Skins, Corn, Rye, Wheat and Cash
never refused. Please give give me call.
Store at the Ferry Landing, where you win
see that Big IL" floating in the breeze and
reckoning you to the Emporium of Bar
gains. G. w. LANGWORTHY.
P. 81 have Jobbing Department up
stairs, of all description of Piece Goods.
which ! well sell to merchants 10 per cent
lower than st. Louis Prices.
Wanted Immediately.
FIFTY Teams to haul from Keokuk.
Eddyville, April 25th, 1850. CIVIL.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

n The Wings Of Jackson county
Iowa, succeeded at The recent election in
electing their candidate, d. r. SPUR,
Esq, School Fund Commissioner, by
l26 majority. Well done for the old
Banner Democratic county.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

TThe House of Representatives has
refused to print a report in favor Of Whit
ney's Railroad, from which il is inferred
that the measure will find little favor will,
the present Congress,