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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
.TLe only remedy for the in,emp.r

"The only remedy for the in'emper-
ate use of ardent spirits is public opin-
ion, and we regard this the license law
which is doomed TO be repealed al,
the next session of the Legisla,ure--as
check upon the healthy and beneficial
influence of that public opinion which
was fast reducing the number of victims
of in,emperance." t'....... ..-.
We copy the aboye from the Repub-
lie Of last week. We confess that we
were not little surprised and mortified
atthe position taken by our neighbors
on this all engrossing and interesting
subject. If we understand the provis-
ions of the law, submitted by the Com
missioners for the consideration and a.
doption Of the Legislature, correctly,
we are satisfied that il will secure, what
all good men mus. earnestly desire, the
abatement Of iipling and drunkenness and
the Punishment of the haunls OF idleness,
revelry and debauch, from the State.---
Bur our neighbors think, and no doubt
honestly, that public opinion is not ripe
for SO stringent: law. Here we differ
with them, and here we take issue. We
,hink that it is just such law os the
public sentiment of the State demands.
a few years since vote was taken in
this and all the counties in the Stale for
or against granting license to sell ardent
spiri,s by the small; and the result show
ed clear majority in all the counties,
with the exception, we believe, OF or
@ in the State, against Licease,--,his
county among the rest. We know that
at the next trial in this county, License
were voted up-bu. it was because all
saw that The law was defective and tIlat
breaking down the License system, I'M
der such a law, only increased the num-
Der of Groceries and enabled them TO
sell just as much wi.hou. paying any
thing for License. If we understand
this law, it heals the defects of the old
one, and leaves no chance for the estab
lishment of Groceries.
We think j, SANDER or the good
people Of our county and State to pub
lish TO the world that they are so far be-
hind the enlightened, benevolent spirit
of the age, as 10 demand the con,inu-
ance of Groceries in our midst. That
they are so much in favor Of them that
they will demand at the hands of the
Legislature the repeal of such law
Now we don. believe that the people
will demand its repeal. We believe
that the law viii be welcomed by the
popular will, and sustained. We have
far better opinion of the intelligence
and morality of the people than 10 do
them the injustice to even think, much
less to accuse them of wishing to sus-
tain and keep up Groc cries.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
LAW School on NEW PLas.-Ssp1mp

Law SCHOOL on NEW PLAN --Sarfz
members Of the Ohio Senate, lawyers by,
profession; lately advocated Bill pro-
viding that portion of the Stale prin.
ting be done in the Pcniien,iary. Ths
printers Of Columbus City have re-
spnnded by peiitioning the Senate fer
the establishment, of Law School in
the same respectable instu!im. 'fhs
ohjec, of The typos is 10 have the yorlAy
inmates Of the Peni,enti,ry instructed
aat prepared to embark in The legal pro-
fession on their release. as well as in the
"ari preserva,iye Of all arts" a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

FLORIDA U. S. SENAToR.-A. tele-
graphic dispatch, dated Baltimore. Jan.
81, and published in The 81. Louis Re-
publican, says: 1--WE learn from Florida,
that Molony, of Key West, a Union
man, has been elected TO The United
States Senate, over Yulee. by the con
solidation Of Wings with disafec,ed
Democrats.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

- On part 81 The Uuca aui Schenec.
lady Railroad, a newly invenled rail, call
ed The cuinpnnnd rail has heenlald down,
whichis said Ia run machmore smooth.
Is and Ia LIST much -longeI than any
osher. The rail is composed of two
bars, united together with bolts. in such
manner THAI there is M Whole joint ui
any poinl---lhr two bars united SD as to
break joints. Ii is 1an American inven.
ton. and is wxolly manufactured Of
AnsricSp isoa.,es slaEt9 ] sq'9I
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

II SAMUEL Cook and EZEKIEL Ma,
TnEws, who were arrested las. week IN
suspicion of being concerned in the turn-
ing aud robbery of I. Pings Store, were,
after an examination before Esq. JoNEs.
SET at liberty. NATHAN NIcuoLs was
committed, no, being able to give The
oail, which was fixed at $500. .....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

" The following are The closing re-
marks of Senator Fools speech IA, New
Y ork last week: ~-#tA @# "#i#
..Aristides and Themisiocles died as
they had lived-implacaole rivals. Ce-
sar drove Cato from Rome, and to sui
eide. Cicero fell victim 10 that termi-
giant who called Antony husband. PM
aud Fox were early rivals, AMI never
became reconeiled up 10 the latter's death.
Burke and Fox qnarrels, and thus ter:
minated long aud pleasant. friendship.
But Clay, and Cass, and Webster. sac
riiiccd upon the altar of country all per-
sonal rivaiship, all personal considers.
tons; aud as a band Of brothers, immor-
talized themselves as the enlurin, lrini-
ty of American patriotism" 7gHtna
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
Dissolution of Partnership.

r. II. WARDEN having bought on, the
interest of ]. III. ID. STREET., in the DEs
MoINEs COURIER, will continue the bus
mess on his own account. H.n".' rf...
The partnership heretofore existing
between US is this day dissolved, and
our subscribers and patrons are requcs-
ted to make payment as las; as possible,
to r. Ii. WARDEN. g's2t' au.. .' ...'.
vs a# .t J. II. d. STREET.
ss"as r. II. WARDEN.
Onumwa, January 2oih, 1851. w.. ..r
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

I A new p. o. has been established
at New Buda, Decatur county, Iowa.
and LApIsuLAus UJHAzY pronounced
We-ha.zy,) late Governor Of Comorn,
Hungary, appointed P. NJ e
We are glad to see that this noble
Hero. despised by the enemies of his
country. aud driven an exile from his
own native land, has been welcomed
and honored by the Government, OF this
country, ana .a-t u-s.l,s y pssz.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

1 The Legislature of Pennsylvania
has elected Richard Brodhead Senator
Of the United States, in place OF DR..
Surgeon. He is Democrat, and Was
formerly member Of the House of
Representatives. $685. ar s9a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

n The opinion is prevalent that the
California Legislature will leave Col.
Fremont at home and return Wing in
his place, as it is said upon pretty good
authority that the Legislature is Wing
upon joint ballot. - n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

II The papers are extolling a new
cure recently discovered for Scarlet Fee
yer, by rubbing the person with bacon fat.
a humbug which we think must have
originated in Cincinnati. Our Irishman
calls it 'the gospel remedy, for they ara
savedby grass.'-Bu6a'o Courier.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

s. The NEXT PaEsIDENcY.-A paper
is soon to appear at Washington. 10 adj
vocate the claims of Gen. Scorr for the
next Presidency. Ample means and
the best editorial talents are said to have
been secured, agf RI rs 49,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

~ There appears novel advertise
ment in to.day's paper, from Spencer F.
Wadlington; but he pays FOR il, and we
hope il will produce the desired effect
and "slop" hi, paper.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
The Popuiar Tribu,ls.--This il III

The Popular Tribune. This il the
name of a weekly journal which il 10
proposed TO publish IA, Nauvoo, Ill Il.
is to be under the direction Of NJ. e.
CADET. formerly Procureur General
and Deputy Of France. and now Presi.
deS Of the lcarian Community es,ab-
lished at Nauyoo. The subscription
price is one dollar.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

4 LAND WARRANTs.--rhe Committee 10
The U. >. Senate TO whom was referred
the House Resolution, making land war
rants transferable, reported agains. the
amendment. ga. s.. s;a,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

II II is a remarkable fact that every
man who has filled the Gubernalorial
Chair Of the State of New York, from
tine days Of George Clinton to Washing
son Hunt, have been lawyers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
OTTUMwA, IOWA:
Friday Morning, Jan. 81, 1851. s.

oE v. B. PALMER, the American
Newspaper Agent, is the only authorized
agent for this paper in the cities Of Boston,
New York and Philadelphia, and is duly
empowered to take advertisements and sub
scriptions al the rates required by us. His
receipts will be regarded as payments. His
Offices are-BosToN, Scoliays Building;
New YORK, Tribune Buildings; PHrLADEL-
pHIA, N. w. corner Third and Oh: shuts SITS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

EV A called session of the Congrc-
gational District Association, is now in
session at this place. Quite number
Of Ministers and Delegates are in a,!en-
dance. - tia q 5sbasuaa ms,a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
II The citizens of Milwaukee. Wi

~ TIC ciiLeHs Vi niIWauhtc' Wis.,
are trying TO make up sufficient sum
by subscription, to induce JENNY LIND
to visit that place. They have already
raised eighteen thousand dollars. Bet
ter put it into the Milwaukee and Miss
Rail Road. where it will advance the
Real Estate of the country. of the city,
and every farm on the road-.han for
one nights singing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

v Mr.. GEyER (whig, of St. Louis.
has been elected 10 the u. S. Senate for
6 years from the 4lh of March. next,
by the Missouri Legislature. He takes
the place of Hon. I. ii. BENTON.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
CNsigFy>riNnii
THURSDAY. J..CAsv 0. 1851.

| House. Mr.. ID. r. MiLbER: "A
| joint rrsniutipn nf the Gpner, Assem-
hts oi the SAFE nt Iowa. insrrict,nr
! ,ter S,.nsnrs aud rrqn".tIny The Repre-
srnf.ries III Congress- ir'm thtt STATE.
- u.- ihrir mh e ic. in prncnr- th- pas
see at a l.s %! Congress rsi,.uiiny To
.Aid si!as Sch sum. II ~ ,n-y win ia.
,srr.'l ~ she General G,terna an. had
tsc.i'st'lsuT ae iG'preprr SAT- at lads
iicaied within ili- D., Moinrs River
gran,. &c. Referred To HE Cumnli;ee
on Public Lands. -" ..... ~
A'.", the petition Of II. d. Downey.
! register. and Easter Morlis, receiver, OF
The lanh office at Iowa Civ. lo~a, and
If j. b. Bowen, late registe: of The
land office at HE same place. represen-
Ting that the compensation allowed for
lncat!ng military hrualy anh warrants is
inadequate Ia The services performed:
t!nt. " lille abe pay .f rhese officers is
greatly diminished, The i lbn. is increased
ina rentnli degree, aud praying relief.
! Referred Ia the Conlm:llee ON Public
| Lands. e,.s .-.-. SRI. a. @.# .~.E..
Also, jnint resolution of The Gen.
erai Assembly at I,sa. ms truciiny The
Senators and requesting The Representa-.
tses from that State To use their inilu-
ence To procure The passage Of IA law
| { r the lucatInu ri "A nj iiacy road from
Agency city toa poiut tipp''sile Council
tSufi.. on The Missouri river. Referred
To the Cnnnitise IN Military Ali irs.
Also. q joint resolution al The General
Assembly of Iowa. requesting The Sch
aturs and Representative in Congress.
from that State. TO procure The passage
of "a law for lEe location AMI opening oi
military road from Council Bluffs to
Sacramento city. Refereed to The Com.
mii,ee on Military Affairs. 90 .H. ras
JANUARY IL. &c
Horse. The question was t,kvn OIL
Whole on The Postage bill. which was
to strike out cents prepaid, ani cents
no, paid, and inserting 3 cents uniform -
agreed 10. Tie niheramsniments were
agreed IT,. The folio gIn! is II synopsis
III the bill: Each letter over half an
~ Sthtss NV pest-otiSC
10 be discontinued or compensation of
pus masters Ia he diminished. Printed
mater of twn ounces. Que cent; each adj
,.iainnal ounce ar faction of an ounce.
onc cent; bound books nnt weighing over
tae:,iy ounces, deemed maIlable matter;
new spapers delivered III the State where
| printed. half accent; and no postage on
| those mailed Ia actual subscribers IN the
county ahere printed, or within 30
miles. Fly per cent. 10 be deducted
| from postage on magazines when pre-
paid. 'I'hiee cent pieces 10 be coined,
ssamps i" be purchased as now. to forge
winch is felony. One million nld IA
half appropriated TO NEE, any deficiency
in revenue. Letters uncaIied Tor IN Two
weeks. 10 be published once only. 2
| The Postmaster General 10 establish
his post routes in cities and towns, hlv.
ing suitable plans oi deposi,e; The letters
To be collected by cafaIers, and delivered
at one or Two GEMS each. .E#a.# sfsfa
| Separate Votes were taken on each
amendment, anil the bill finally passed
yeas 1870. nays IS. t3 ana-1.ass@ Eta
The House then adjourned. '.I ar5.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

U The Lower House Of Congress
has passed The Cheap Postage Bill and
sent i. 10 the Senate. 1t is thought that
II will pass that body.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
REPUBLICAN FRANcI.-President B,

REPUBLICAN FRANcI.-President DO
naparte recently gave grand ball, al
which all sorts of people were permit
ted to be present. Among other events
Of the evening i. is recorded that a wor.
thy son of Crispin invited one of the Ia.
dies Of supper tendon TO dance with
him, and tina, the lady declined, assign
ing as reason that her would-be part
ner chad made her shoes so den, foighi
that she could not dance.' At leas, so
says correspondent of the Missouri
Republican. Those French women are
"some." p.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

fSr There is stream in 'fensas La
parish named Van Buren, Bayou. SO cali
ed because no one can tell which way
ito current rups. hS2 sesrA -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

~ VILLAGE r. O., in this county,
has been discontinued. and the mail mat
ter &c., removed Toe tho p. o. a, this
place. s1fg w vi pge7i ri Gosh
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

w The present population Of Michi-
gan, as shown by the census just taken,
is 100000. Increase since 1910, H.,
733.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

u Hon. 4. II Benton, jr.. will accept.
our thanks for copy Of his Report, as
Superintendent of Public instruction.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31
Missouri Legisiaturc.Geyer EIcc-
ted.
JrPrrnsoN Cry, Jan. %.

Geyer elected Senator on 40t ballot
receiving 80 votes, Benton So, Stringfel-
low ls, Green Q, Polk Bur. Iefe-
gfGph. - &
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

tits said that there is only four hum
drsd lawyers in Cincinnati sssI
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-01-31

rBr Jenny Lind designs making ahe
United States her psrma nsnt hons.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-09-25
"Female Extravagancies.o

1t seems to be generally supposed that fe.
male reform in the subject of dress &C., (f
reform it may be called) is of modern orig
in but in the Gentleman's Magazine OF
Monthly Intelligencer, conducted by Sylvia
nus Urban, Gent, Of July 1882, we find
something which would seem TO indicate
that strong>minded women fourished even
then. Hear what some conservative fogie
Of the meridian of Greenwich, thinks Of
"Female Extravagancies."
"H Bltnty complains to Mr.. Spectator of
a combination formed among the ladies, to
supplant the men in some of the Peroga-
tives.
The Dutch Ladies' first put ours upon the
wearing concealed Breeches: and at the IN
stigation dcs danes FRANCHISES they intended
this summer to ride astride but for political
reasons one OF which was the Spanish Ar
mada, laid it aside,
In return the English Amazons have in
troduced Romping among the French, and
advise the Dutch 10 an entire neglect of Fam
lily affairs. In days of gore, for Lady to
dress and act like scoman was thought de.
cent-T'other day l visited Stradella and
found her with a napkin tied about her head
her hands behind her, whistling the Neg.
gate Tune, and trying in how many PAGES
she could measure the room. At my being
introduced, she turned upon her heel, shook
me by the hand, and saluted me with CHOW
do'st old Hal? Hast breakfasted VII
haze Tea, Coffee or dram Of Nants~
chose Coffee. Here get Pot Immediately
let the Groom bring the horses to the door, and
see my Pistols are geR primsd" Nor will our
Ladies stop here. Boo Bratcney has receiv.
ed Love Letters from more than one; and
Mr.. Maidly has been rallied in two or three
for Bashfulness. But it is melancholy re-
Election that our Females are women at IL
or 10, men at IS, and very girls at so or CO.
That Virtue, Religion, and Economy are now
turned to Ridicule and this is not only in
the town, bu! amongst our Ladies where
the double Entendrse, thorough disregard
for their Husbands and Children is so much
the mode, that fear if it gets among the
lower class of Females, the Farmers will
have the care of the Dairy, as we'll as Hus'
bandry thrown on their hands"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-09-25
Advertise.

'Do you want businesss My friend, the
surest and best way to get it islto aduertise."'
So said retired merchant, the other day, TO
young man just commencing business,
who was complaining of "a lack of trade.'
And he was quite right. If man wants bu-
siness let him adverise-and as surely as
the sunshine succeeds the storm, so surely
will business follow advertising The eqpe-
rience of all who ever tried j. thoroughly
will attest this. II man has q hundred ca
ses of prints which he wishes TO. sell, yet
knows not his customers, what is he to do i?
Keep them boxed up and tell melody Of his
wishesa Of course he will be no such fool.
He will at once adopt some method Of get
ting the fact, that he has the goods and wish
es to sell them, known amongt those who
would be likely to buy. How will he do
this? He will not go personally, because
while he is absent from his store, a trade
may be lost-worh the whole profit on the
Prints he wishes to sell. He will not send
his clerk, because his services are worth
more at home. He will not print hand-bills
and send them round, because not one may
fall into the hands of buyer.
None of these thipgs will do if he is a
shrewd business man. He will in one min.
ute write an advertisement, saying that he
has "on hand and for sale, 100 cases of
prints suitable for the season, which will be
sold at bargain = and for couple of dol
lars ne gets it inserted in the paper of his
choice half dozen times or so; with but
little expense and less trouble he tells his
story 10 thousand traders, who either do or
may want the very article in question-what
follows? What SO natural as that by inform
ing the demand where the article may be OBJ
tanned il will seek it there! 1t needs no
more from us to those who have thoroughly
tested the business Of ADVERTISING, to con-
vince ,hem of its utility. II is to TO those
who have as yet, not tried the experiment,
that we would speak. 1t is for their interest
TO investigate the subject, and profit by our
advice, if they Observation-Disclosures thou.
sands, will still travel on in the beaten and
worn out tract of the hundreds and thous-
ands who have gone before them, grumb ling
at their want of success in business, yet not
making an effort in the right direction, TO
better their condition. Some few, those
Zones of the thousands, y kvhose prosperity
is often ascribed TO sshtk's-taking advan-
tage of euery wind, however light which
shall urge onward their little trading craft
towards the harbor of fortune-will lake
pains to tell of the goods he has for sale, and
will sell them. Others will not spend the
breath it will cost, and will either make a
long passage, or be wrecked and lose all to-
gelher. Young man, or old, do you want
business? Advertise |! thoroughly and Of.
fectually; and for every dollar dollar you
expend you will be rewarded ten fold.-
Pdlmer'S Register.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-09-25
A Cool Operation.

"Ilallo there, Captingw said brother
Jonathan TO q captain of a canal packe, on
the Eric Canal. "What do you charge for
passage?"
"Three cents per mile, and boarded" said
the captain.
"Wal, guess Ill take passage, capting,
seeing as how am kinder give out walkln
so far"
"Accordingly he got on board just as tho
steward was ringing the bell for dinner.
Jonathcn sat down and began 10 demol-
ish the "fixins" TO the utter CONSERVATION Of
the captain, until he cleared the table of al
that was eaiable, when he got up and went
on deck, picking his teeth very comfortable.
elbow far is it, capting, from here to where
I came aboard 7"
''Nearly one and half miles," said the
captain. aa
'Le,'s see," said Jonathan, 'that would
be Just four and half cents; but never
mind capting, won't be small here's five
cents, which pays my fare up. 10 here, l
guess I'll go ashore now Pm kinder rested
out"
Ike captain vamosed for the cabin, and
Jonathan went ashore. The captain did not
take any more passengers the remainder OF
the Summer.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-09-25

Foa Gossrps.-The following paragraph
which we find floating in the newspapers,
lays it on the gossips with an unsparing
hand. We think there are few in our
neighborhood whose characters are minutely
described by it, and of which it would be
'The slanderous woman poisons the at
mosphere of her entire neighborhood, and
blasts the sanctities of thousand homes
with single breath. From q woman Of
this class nothing is sacred; she fattens upon
calumny and upon slaughtered regulations.
She is the ghoul OF eastern stories, transfer
red from the Arabian Nights to the fireside
circle. She never asserts any,hing-she
merely hints, and supposes. and whispers
what they say. Every neighborhood in the
city is infested with some creature of this
sort, and in Country towns they are even af.
flicted with two or three of the ghoul wo.
men. One is enough to set hundred fami.
lies by the ears; two can break up church
three are sufficient for any kind of mischief,
from the separating the husband from his
wife, to blasting the fame of a stainless girl
A pure woman'is simply an angel embodied
ir humun shape; slanderous woman is
something worse than Enthusiastically as
infectious as the yellow fever.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-09-25

A WIFE IN TRouBLE.-"Pray .ell me, my
dear, what is the cause OF those tears ?n
ooh, such disgracep p
"What disgrace ?"
"Why, have opened one of your letters,
supposing 1t addressed to myself. : Certain
ly it looked more like Mrs. than Mr."
'Is that all. What harm can there be in
a wife opening her husbands letters"
"No harm in itself, But the contents.
Such a disgrace w
"What has any one dared TO write me a
letter unfit 10 be read by my wife"
20, no. Itis couched in the most chaste
language But the contents %
Here the wife buried her face in her hand.
kerchief and commenced sobbing aloud,
when the husband eagerly caught up the let
ter and commenced reading the epistle that
had been the means of nearly breaking his
wife's heart. 1t was a bill from the Printer
for nine years subscription.