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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-12
New Establishment In
WILLIE!


Y1HE subscriber respectfully announces
to the inhabitants. of Wapello and adj
joining counties, that he has opened large
and general Stock of
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is with them to say whether the schism shall
be healed-the breach be repaired. Ben
ton, the true Democrats of the State can
never support. They regard him as cold
hearted, deliberate traitor to their cause
and its principles, and have lost all conf
dence in him as Democrat. Under no
circumstances can they ever confde in OF
support him. Consistency. self.respeet. and
regard for principle, utterly forbid it. With
his reputed friends, therefore. rests the
question Of division or union. 1t is with
them TO say whether they will abandon the
man and preserve the party, or destroy the
party to sustain the man. If they are, ill.,
deed, what they profess to be, Democrats
from principle, there can be no hesitation
which path to pursue.
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RetirbufiOn.

He who yields himself to vice must in
evitably suffer. Ifthe human law does not
convict and punish him, the moral law,
which will have obedience, will pursue him
to his doom. Every crime is committed for
a purpose with some idea of future person
al pleasure; and as sure as God governs the
universe, so surely does not a crime, al
though conce ale6, destroy the happiness
Of the future. No matter how deeply laid
have been the plans Of the criminal, or how
dexterously executed, detection pursues
him like blood hound, and tracks him te
his fate.
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III were in use about IA Steamboats,

From the rate Of increase exhibited in
this list, the number of boats now running
on all the waters of the Mississippi must
be at least fourteen hundred; but in 1913,
according to the authority Of James Hall,
in his work on the commerce of the west,
from which these facts are taken, the steam
boat tonnage of the Mississippi valley alone
was so per cent. greater than the total
steamboat tonnage Of the whole British En-
pire. But the tonnage Of the western wa
tiers is now nearly two and half times as
great as it was in Is43; and probably great
er than the total steamboat tonnage Of all
other parts Of the world.
In 1912 the value of the commerce of
the west was estimated by committee Of
the Senate, on the authentic date that could
then be obtained, at 1920, ,00O,00O per an
mum. In lS4s twas estimated, in the work
already quoted, at $3.50, 900, 200; and il the
same rate of increase has prevailed up to
the present time. as that which had taken
place between 1912 and iS4s, the present
value of the commerce which floats on the
Mississippi and its tributaries cannot be
less than $3.50, 100000 annually.
1t is to participate in this vast inland
trade-which, certainly, has no equal or
the earth-that the State Of Pennsylvania
has expended $13,O00.00o on the main line
of her improvements, stretching from the
Delaware to the head of the Ohio; and il
is to participate at still greater advantage
in that same rich traffic that the merchants
of Philadelphia are now, expending &c.,
000, 900 more on railroad parallel with
the State Improvement, and directed to the
same point.
It is to share the trade of the Ohio that
the citizens of Baltimore have already ex.
pended $l4,000,0O0 on a work which will
yet require an outlay Of six or eight millions
more before thsy can reach the Ohio. The
same object has already allured the State
and citizens Of Virginia into an expendi.
ture of nine or ten millions of dollars, and
to contemplate further outlay of at Least
an equal sum, on their central railroad and
james river and Kanawha Improvement
The same channel of commerce has attract.
ed the railroads leading out Of Savannah
and Charleston to the banks of the Tenn
essee and is extending their stem to the
Ohio. A similar effort, directed toward:
the same object-the division Of the trade
Of the Ohio-has already commenced in Z
railroad now under way from the Gulf o
Mexico TO the mouth Of the Ohio" 10.
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THE GREAT WEST.

We take the following interesting and
important statistics from the Report Of the
Select Committee to whom was referred
the memorial Of Charles Elliot Jr., civil en-
gineer, asking for an appropriation of funds
to be applied to the improvement of the
navigation of the Ohio river by construct
ling reservoirs on its tributary streams.
The information here given is, indeed
sufficient to awaken astonishment, and put
conjecture for the future at fault. As to
the mode of improveing the Ohio by reser-
voirs proposed by Mr.. Elliot, we incline to
the opinion that it is practicable and eco-
nomical-but we are sure that until some
thing is done to remove the distractions in
the Upper Mississippi river, we don't want
to see any further expenditures upon the
Ohio:
"The progress and value of the steam
navigation Of the rivers Of the Mississippi
valley is indicated, in some degree, by the
number of boats now plying, and the num-
Der that is annually built. The statistics
on this interesting subject are imperfect ;
yet facts enough are known for the gener-
al conclusion which we wish to draw in
this report. Steam navigation may be re-
garded as successfully begun on the Ohio
in the year 1917; and the number of steam
boats in use on all the western waters at
various periods, from that date down to the
present time, appears to have been as fol-
lows:
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then act towards me as he would have me act TO-
wards him if similarly situated. In conclusion
let me remind you that the election will be hele
throughout the county on one day Only-the first
Monday in November next-and believe me,
se Yours truly,
S. F. MURRAY.
October Oath, 1850.
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IrlxrRAsr ScAnP,-For soma weeks past one
George C.Wood has been lecturing the people
Of BoonvilIe or the subject Of Phrenology and
taking Daguerreosype portraits. Indeed his
s.name has been 10 the papers" Of that city and
he seems to have been quite lion. It suddenly
turns out however that he ia great scamp-that
he had left his own wife and run of with the
wife of Mr.. Larned Of Tscumseh, Michigan,
Mr.. Wood hearing this information had reached
Boonville, suddenly decamped- leaving the ed.
itors and citizens who had toasted him, IN ainios
r.h-i.x! So much for hasty endorsement GA
straneer.-TMo. Statesman. tVii.'ti'
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TnE Monxozs,--The increase inlHanbers, as
well as in, prosperity, Of this singular psoples
saws the Boston Journal, is one Of the most curl,
Gus anomalies of modern times. The leaders
seem to make no particular exertion to obtain
proselytes, and yet they are quietly stwork, not
only in this country but in England, andths -,
suit of their labors is seen in the astonishing
numbers who annually pass over the plains, bound
to the land of promise. A large number Of the
new converts are English. Within the last ten
years, says the London Chronicle, l4o,o GOO Nor
mons have emigrated from Great Britain To- the
United States, most Of them menof some nssus,
from Wales and the northern and eastern part n
England. sss su3. % fssg,5rs
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An Affecting scene I'm the Indiana PEN
ifeutiary.

During the recent cholera sickness IN
this prison, the services of the clergyman
were often in requisition, one of whom has
given several sketches Of ths last moments
of the dying prisoners. Here is one:
While / was in prison the Warden led me
to the bedside of convict by the name OF
Shesrer. was informed that he had for
merly been one or two years a member OF
the State Legislature-hads stood very high
10 the estimation Of his fellow citizens-and
ut the time Of the conviction was Surveyor
of his county. He had been tried before
the u. s. Circuit Court, aud on mere cir
cumstantial evidence had been convicted ol
mail robbery and sentenced to four years
imprisonment. The poor man knew me,
having heard me preach in the prison
"Sir," said he, 81 must de-" He was then
in collapsed state-the marks Of death
were upon his countenance. sat down
By his rude couch and held his pulseless
hand Long did endeavor to point him to
the "I.amb of God who taketh away the
sins of the world" His spirit was calm
and almost joyous, and he professed that
the terrible "sting was gone" SNOW"
said / Shearer, you are perhaps near death,
have you any word to send toy your family"
"Ohi" said he, have a wife and two chill
dren-I wish could see them once more" !"
He paused moment, unable to go on. No
doubt his thoughts were "at home, sweet
home." He rallied and proeeeded-"Tell
my family that am innocent Of the charge
for which suffer-" / said to him, "Mr
Shearer, you are now in a few minutes to
stand before that'Go who will judge you
can be nothing gained,
but every thing lost By concealing the truth
do not utter at this moment an untruth." J"
He replied, s'I know it ell, am about to &c
before my Judge, and to you, sir, declare
with dying breath am innocent"
Never had | such emotions. Ihave stood
BY many death bed-by the rejoicing
christian and the despairing rebel-6y the
young and the old--but this to me was most
impressive. He had been one Of our law
makers, had sent his influence from the leg.
islative hall to the extreme borders Of the
State, had moved respected and beloved;
yet there he lay-a felon! dying felon's
death! about to havo felon's burial! and
this-all this with strong probability Of
his innocence. Was there not possibili.
ty that the men who condemned him were
mistaken? Upon them he cast no censure,
They doubtless did what they believed tc
be right; but, if mistaken, oh, what fatal
mistake! What commentary upon cir
cumstantial evidence.
I am informed that petition had been
drawn up to the President Of the United
States for his pardon, on the probabls--nay,
almost certainty of his innocence, and that
it had more than 1000 signatures. But il
had not been forwarded. Now it is too late!
The man of infuence--the gentleman
sleeps in a convict's grave!
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GoEsALvE DE MosrEseuIou PARposED.-The
pardon of Gonzaive de Montesquiou, issued by
Gov. King, reached our city yesterday or the day
before. Yesterday afternoon, under the charge
of Mr.. John F, Long, Gopzalve started on an
Illinois river boat for the Lakes. He will pro.
oeed to New York, & thence directly 10 France.
Raymond, his brother, remains In this city.--
What disposition will be- made Of his case we
have not lsarrsd..-[st. Louis Intsl. Al 55ia
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wanted to Know.

II steamships are used in navigating the
"sea of troubles" 1sai ast +! sfi'
lfit is owing to the rate Of intsrment
being cheap that so many are "buried in
oblivion" 's,5i ''s'l sSssgsi3,'
If ships in s.ssays" are addicted to slight
laoing. -,...--.'.-.S.l. - =. -
ages" ~ I. e'''.',''. g, 8.
whether the s.sle' which the gh6st wse
Hemlet's father could enfold, was esonnasa
on fact" .- ss----- :,
The elevation Of che tspinacisg 81 fans"
above the oeeaHgt rs ,ssIFaza' 10 - ,liaoss
IfhydropstAior srassssens hetkkslg
10 care ths ssrspsisasa of Mogsz. Ella.
tsW h v,ss
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-10-30

1.-THE Hannibal Courier, ina wsll-cop-
sidered article Of the harmony Of the Dem.
|ocratic party Of Missouri, we'll observes:
"The question Of re-nniting the Demo.
cratic party thus remains with those who
are rslalmsd a. Col. Bsnton's friends, II
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1.-THE Washington correspondent iof
the New York Herald speaks OF sssundEys
letters Of Gen. Jackson which throuiasfeea
of light on the promotion Of Mr., Ritchisto
the official orgsnsbip under President Polk,
He says, that these s'nsY be part Of the
disclosures which Mr.. Rves thrsatsns to
make;'' and that ..they may force Nh!
Ritchie into retiracy before the next csmE
paign." Wesaw these very lettsrSin ia lS45s
soon after we came to Weshi6gton.1sH they
are to have all the eRect&hichis hersa at.'
ltributed to them, is il not strange that they
did not "force Mr.. Ritchie intoFstirscy 81
that time? ss-..,. e;..,,.- ~,
We presume that these are the Identical
letters referred to BY Col. Benton, n his 81:
Louis letter, which he has misrepresented;
Does the Colonel know that Gen. Jackson
spoke harder things Of him than the lettePs
he pretends to refer 10 about us2a The
lbesuty Of the Colonsl's revelstionl Il. thas
our whole editorial course in WsshingtoR.
land more especially the iBcideuts Of tha
last seven months, is calculated to dissipata
the only doubt that Gen. Jackson expressed
Iin his lstter.-[W Wash. Union. -''7 1'.-. :
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axeuts for the Banner.

-Ef7H Agents for the HaHne
b s. F. Murray, Bowling Green.
John l.. Tribble, Spencerburg. @#
DR. J ohm C. Welborn, Frankfort:
DR.. Nathan vannoy, VannOy's Mall. g..
r. H. Johnson, Ashley. -.ta-.
G. Minor, Prairieville.
A. NJ. Thomas, Paynesvilie.
+ B. P. Clifford and Clarksville.
Col. VIM. Nalley, ...
"a Col. Jas. H. Britton, Troy.
Tglly I.1! R R. C9ERist SsTsI: and cap-au-Gray.
81 DR.. w. B. Adams, Danville. "
t. Col. William Priest, New London.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-10-30

If our young men miscarry in their first en-
;erprises, they lose al heart. 1.-THE young mer.
chant fails, man say he is rS;aed. If the inest
genius studies at one Of our colleges, and is ret
installed in an Office within one year Afterwards,
lin the cities or suburbs Of Boston or New York ,
III seems to his friends and to himself that he is
right in heing disheartened, and in complaining
the rest Of his life A sturdy lad from New
Hampshireor Vermont, who in turn tries ell the
professions, who teams II. arms u, peddss, keeps
school, breaches, edits newspaper, goe, to
Congress, buys atownship, and 80 forth, In sue.
cessive years, and always, like cat falls on his
feet, is worth hundred ofthese city dolls. He
walks abreast with his days, and feels No shame
in not "studdying a profession" !" For be does not
postpone his life, BAT Iiues already. He has not
one chance but hundred chances. 9,s-r..
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/ fFicIt3-3 EiG ---------------- T5cir&s IL
RoM;MExico. NV shsve qdGtesR esayes
the Rio Grandsl Sentiasloe thel 9thA AfFsHd
different parts Of Mexico and from tbs aAers
Iiial to 18th inst. The contest for the Press,
Iidency seems now to bereduced to.twe as. as:,
Ipirants, Arisfa and Arponts. Il is doubt
It'd which Of the two yin win. The victory
is claimed by the partisan pspers Of BOTH
Sides eArista, however, has csfTjed, sceofd'
ding 10 tile Mouisov Republicano, the Stateo
of TarnauIipas has remoEedsits sittingsfrofno
the capital, Victoria,r to San Fernaades--f
The mese is only temporary. caused b. tha
near approach of the cholera to Veto
ria. ..a-4 -, ~
Belief is still gsining ground that the dn-
ties on the introduction Of foreign gooes ih-
to the country will be greatly reduced ydu-
ring the present session Of Congress. Il -
conceded that no opposition viii be nsstiR
the Chamber of Deputies, and dsinthsSenstsi
the oppositionwill be wesk. HyS3sss7Ts4xs.
: The wiseasres in politics PEoOoupce. d
revolution inevitable, il matters not ,which
party Prove successful in eleoeing its Pres
ident. If Arists gains, h is held that the
southern and middle States viii pToneurcs
against him, and ifAlnonte, then the noTthiss
bordering on the SieTraa Msdfe, viii npro1
nounce in bis favor.-N. o. Crescent. shhssi
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zeTI3T>M

lis dubious course, and ieeding The hFss q
northern fanadcism, ihst they might hds
tmateiy fame DIP and destroy his own State,
land his own constitnentI Lst Cess and
benton be named now fot the PresidencI:
What would the verdict Of the psopis
lbe?
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= --------.e7 TERMS asa -sT
u;..,. .orv. psr aunum, in advance, = u oO
Iffnotpaid within three months, W
fnOt paid within the year, -. .
Nnr.nsr win be ediscontinued unlessthe same
maid for az to the time of fdiscontinuance.
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rates Of Advertising.

Rates of AdVeFf1slns'
TSsIye lines or less, 6rst insertion, 20 20
Each additional insertion, %
Ye.rly aud quarterly advertisements atreason-
able rates. f.....E ....
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October Oath, 1850.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-16
WE CHEERFyLLY REFUND TIE

IN al cases ,racrc 1EtchelPs Ia,'ion Rheumatic
Extract, fails to gire retief IN Rheumatism Neu-
raigia, or Cont, phcn property applied.
THE unprecedented sale OF this Medicine in the
short space OF seven months, is of itself suffic.
lent proof OF its efficacy and the testimonials of
some ot the most respectable citizens and Physicians
of Louisville. who have used il tsee Crcuars) can.
not fail to convince the set ptical OF the virtues
of this nnequalled medicine
DIR. III NJ. Weatheifprd, Of Louisville, saws: e.
have used Mi;chell's Indian Extract with more
benefit TO myself, than any. all the remedies I
have ever made nial of in the of ory seven
years, iring which time l have labo,ed under
rheumatism am now relieved Of all pain,
Maj bomns NJ. Hicks, al o of Louisville, SAYS:
In less than three DAYS was relieved of the most
excrutiaiirg pains and my limbs were all measur.
ably restored to their natural feeling. TO the af-
iicted | would recommend this medicine, and can
assure them il is no humhug ~
II ANON & IA11EN, IL ris, lille, Fy so
agents for the United States.
For sale in Evansville, 'ny by
augS 3m VIM NJ WOOLSEY.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-16
STATE OF I'M IANA,lSs
Vaude rburgh County.

IN the Probate Court of Vanderburgf County,
In vacation July 90, 1850.
Charles Knowles, AdTninistrator- Of the estate oi
john deceased, rs. Harriet intes, Mar.
tina ateS ana NIiii-r.s Nato,-Petitlon 10 sell
Real estate
\ ND now at this time comes the said admins
"A traitor. and files in the office of the Clerk OF
the Probate Court of Vanderburgh county, his petit
tion praying for the sale of the real estate of said
decedent, and il satisaciorily appearing from the
affidavit of disntercsted person this dav filed i'm
the Clerks office aforesaid, that the said defendants
are all non-resdents Ct the State OF Indiana
Therefore, notice is hereby given to the said
Matthew Yates, Harriet Yates and William Yates.
that unless they appear ard plead TO or answer the
said compliments said Petition. on or before the
calling 81 this cause at the next of said Court.
to be ED at the Court House in Evansville the
second Monday in August next. the same will be
heard and determined in their absence.
iy26 3w SAND L. JENKINS. Clerk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-16
DYSPEPSIA CURED!

DR.. HATcHITr: Having been afflicted with Dys-
pepsia with all its n,ultilorm symptoms-indges-
ton, pain and uneasiness over the region OF the
stomach; fatulence and eruciion: vomiting OF meals;
languor and debility; and having used, without
benefit, all the usual remedies, together with several
bottles OF Bulls Sarsaparilla, was induced to try
your Compound Extract OF Cohosh. j he use OF
two bottles cured me of every of diseases since
which time. space of two months, have enjoyed
excellent health.
on my Wharf Boat, and il has given perfect salts
faction.
For all those diseases for which il is recommend.
cd believer superior 10 any medicine in USE
Respectfully, Z. &: O'Rll.EY.
Commission Merchant, Evansville, la.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-16
J. w. BROWNS MIXTURE,

A certain Cure for Conorrhaa and elect:
A LSO a preventive for GonorrhPa and Syph-
~ ills. AN ounce Of prevention is better
than pound of cure"
Many Certificates might be obtained, was ii
not for the nature of the disease. This has
stood the test for ten years in my haLds, without
a single failure, either in cure or preventative
cured many cases of many years standing,
which had become changed in,o the second stage,
and were given up by the Physicians. This
Mixture will also cure Erysipelas, Rirgworms,
letter worms, Scald Head, and the best wash in
the world for OLD SORES. Ii is used by rub
bing on well three times day.
A fair trial is all that is required to establish
all SET forth cure and preventive.
Eg-Price, 81 so per bottle. liberal discount
TO dealers.
eg-Shakc the bottle before using. a.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-16
HONOR THE DEAD!
KENT e. LAWRENCE'S
MARBLE WORKS,

(NeQr the Court House.

THIS important Branch of Kent g. L,wrence's
extensive Marble Works, is now fully prepar.
ed to furnish any style Of Mementoes 10 the Dead,
viz: Monuments, Obelisks, Tombs, Head and Foot
Stones, Of every Style, in American and Italian
Marble. They have employed the best Engravers
or IetIerists the East affords, and determined
that not only shall their works be finished in better
style than any heretofore offered to this public, but
at rates as reasonable if not less than those OF any
other establishment in tie West Any orders MADE
through the travelling agents of said firm, will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to.
This firm works an extensive quarry OF beautiful
NJ arble in Vermont, from which they are constant
ly receiving supplies OF marble in every iorn j his
orders cheaply. A word TO the wise is sufficient"
Call and examine our work and prices before put
chasing or making orders elsewhere
ivI3d S,wIy nj A. LAWRENCE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-16
HATCHITT8
C. Om p GU n d Extract OF
COHOS H.

THIS Medicine, heretofore. has been confined al
i most entirely 10 domestic practice, being known
only TO the Pioneers of the West and those having
communication with the Indians. With but lew
exceptions, il has entirely escaped the attention OF
the Regular Physician and is altogether unknown
in populous portions oil the country.
lis medical properties are more powerful and va
ried than any other plant known 10 the American
Florist.
IrIsA POWERFUL. Tonic Curing Chils and Fe-
vers of long standing, when Quinine and other Tom
les have failed.
IT IsA Stimulus Increasing the secretions of
the Bronchial Neucus Membrane. il cures Asthma,
Bronchitis and Pulmonary Consumption.
lr AN ALTERATivE-Having a more powerful
effect upon the Liver than any known vegetable; II
Dyspepsia, CoStiveness, Jaundice ami all BILL
lous diseases.
IRIS AYrIscoRpUrIc-It being proved beyond con:
tradicion that it wM cute Scrotua Scurvy, and all
diseases caused by impure blood.
IT'S DIAPHORETIC-Curng all diseases OF the
skin. such as Itch. letter, Scald Head. Pieursy,
Erysipelas Scarlet Fever, Measles, and Small Fox.
of the Kidneys and Bladder, Hysteria. Dcranged
Menstruation and Chronic A Elections of the Womb.
Er 1t has proved TO be unsurpassed as Medi-
cine for Rheumatism and Gout, Mercurial and Sy-
phalitc Diseases
PROOF! PROOF!!
T,R. HATcHITT: We have examined the recipe
foi ,.,ur Compound Extract of Cohosh, and believe
i: to he a good and safe medicine.
We have no hesitation in recommending II as
equal il not superior TO any preparation OF Sarsapa'
rila for all diseases in which that article is so
generally used.
JOIN r. Wilcox, NJ. D.,
Prof. Ma,eria Medica and Therapeutics. Evansville
l.. l.. LAyCocK, VI: ID, Medical
Prof Theory and Practice Medicine College.
NJ j. BRAY, NJ. D.,
Prof Prime and Practice of Surgery.
J. S. SWAMI, NJ. d., Hen !erson, Ky.
Dated Evansville, October 90, lSi9.