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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14
The License Law--Again.


i Our neighbor, we see by last weeks
issue, viii have it that they are right
and we are wrong. Well, We like to
see people have good opinion of them
selves and think they are right. bat we
must confess that we should like our
neighbor better if he gave a truly cor
rect statement of the case, as it really
was. ."s@ IT,
Since reading the last statement of the
Republic, we have refreshed our mem
DRY by conversing with number of gen.
tlemen in relation to the facts in the case,
and we are more confirmed in the cor.
RICHNESS of our statement of the history
of the License Law few years ago.
We state again, that at the election
for or against License, to sell spurious
liquors, the counties nearly all voted
down Licenses. The law was defec-
tive, in the inadequacy of the penalty,
being only light fine. And again, it
coald be evaded, and was, by selling
crackers and cheese and giving away
liquor. The present law makes the Civ
ing away, or In other words, this evasion
of the law an offence, and punishable
the same as selling. a..
AT the second election, there was but
few votes polled. At.he precinct where
we voted, Washington large number
of those opposed to granting License,
for the reasons above stated, did not vote
at all; and some roted for License, be-
cause, they said, they sell anyhow, and if
hey will sell they ought to pay for the
privilege.
Wisconsin and Illinois have adopted
similar laws, and the Legislature of
Missouri is debating the propriety of
taking the same steps-and if we are
wrong and the Republic right, we at
least err with the majority of the people
as expressed through their Representa-
tives, in our own Stale, and in two ad-
joining. We have seen nothing yet, in
or out of the columns of the Republic,
to convince us that the majority of our
Legislators acted prematurely, or in adj
vance OF public sentiment. And if the
Republic is really in earnest in threaten
ing to hoist the flag of REPEAL, let them
do so; and we are much mistaken if
they will not find that, instead of the
Legislature being in advance of public
sentiment, that they themselves are con-
siderably behind it.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

Prior to the last election of the Board
of Public Works, i, will be recollected
that Gen. Van Antwerp came out In the
public prints, in violent condemnation OF
the then President of the Board, Ii. w.
Sample, for his advocacy of system oil
hyyothccating the lands for funds to
construct the improvement. The at
tack was successful and Sample was SCI
aside.
AT the present session of the Legisla'
lure Bill has passed, authorizing a by
potheca,ian of the lands for the compile.
lion of the Improvement, to keosauqua
and Gen. Van Antwerp it is said, is tc
be appointed Commissioner TO carry on
the very system on account of the rec
ommendation of which, he condemned
and ultimately defeated Sample. -Whig
and Register.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14
LAND WARRANTs.-The warrants e,

LAND WARRANTs.-The warrants eX-
ecuted under the Bounty Land Law are
not easily counterleited. They repre-
sent soldier returning to his family, on
either side of which are American shields,
in the centre Of which appear the fig
ures 100. On the tight OF the certii.
cate is faithful likeness of Gen. Fay
lor, and on the left the miniature portrait
Of Willard Fillmore, the President. The
paper is also embellished with martial
and agricultural devices, which gives an
agreeable finish to tie whole.-Mo
Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

B We see it stated in the Burlng,
ton Telegraph that the Bill to abolish
Capital Punishment, which passed the
Senate, was lost in the House. We are
satisfied that this is as it should be-
Whenever the circumstances and the
safety of community will justify il, the
Governor, under the present law has the
power to commute the punishment from
the death penalty to imprisonment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAIL RoAD.--Mr.
Rantoul, of Boston, recently visited
Springfield. Ill as the representative Of
several heavy eastern capitalists, who
propose the build the Great Central Rail
Road, from Chicago TO Cairo, taking the
lands donated for that purpose in ex-
change for the capital invested in the
work, and giving to the State forever z
per cent. of the gross receipts of the
road. The proposition appears to have
been favorably received, and will prob
ably be accepted. The question, how
ever, is giving rise TO considerable debate
in the legislature.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14
President Fillmore.

The mild, though firm administration
of President Fillmore, since his eleva-
lion to the Presidential chair, has won
the applause of political friends and foes
all over the land. While the truly no.
bic and conservative rrinciples-'hose
held by the Wing party for years--set
forth in his message, are becoming more
popular every day with the great masses
of the people; and command the respect
and support Of Congress, notwithstand-
ing both Houses have majority of his
political opponents. These principles,
so intimately connected with the true
prosperity and greatness of the whole
American people, will more and more
win their way 10 the hearts Of the whole
nation.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14
Democracy at home aud abroad

Mr.. Hepner, prominent Democrat
in the Iowa Senate, from Des Moines
county, found himself in what is usually
called "a tight place" few days since.
In amending the charters of several
towns on the Mississippi, in the Senate,
Mr.. FL. took the ground that old De-
mocracy demanded that the power to
regulate or grant Ferry Licenses ough,
TO be wi,hholden from such Corpora
tions, and Tor fear OF being considered
anti Democratic moved and voted to
take this power from the Corporations;
and majority Of his friends, TO be dem
ocraiic, sustained him. Soon the same
question came up as to the power exer-
cised by the City of Burlington, (his
town, and noU Democracy was ano,h.
er thing. Now, it was entirely regular
and Democratic! to give Burlington this
power, but entirely anti-Democratic to
give it TO the res, of the towns.
This is fair specimen of the con.
sistency OF Iowa patent Locofocracy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

arrived on Monday. On the whole In.
dia was tranquil. Negotiations at Cal
cu,ta have come TO stand.
Java was quiet, but piracies continue
The export markets at Calcutta were
brisk on the 9TH December.
The prospect of harvest was cheer
ing. EE
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

a different view of his duty, I am pre-
pared most respectfully and cheerfully
TO give him my opinion of the merits OF
each Of those cases.
| have the honor to be,
Very respectfully Yours &c.
(SignedD J. ]. CRITTEN DEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

Dies MoNEs VALLEY PLANK ROAD.
--The bill TO provide for granting the
right of way for Plank Road from this
place to Birmingham, was passed through
both Houses last week we understand.
Also Bill granting the right o. way
from Libertvvillo to Ottumwa.-Whig
8. Register.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

STATE Printers. Holt &
Keesecker. OF the Miners Express,
were elected State Printers on the 4th
inst. The Capital Reporter will no. be
SO rampant about Democracy since the
tcat has been taken from them, as from
any other logger-headeG calves.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

TT The National Intelligencer strong
ly recommends observing the 22d Of
February inst, as general holiday, in
commemoration of the Union.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

BALIoTTINGs FOR SENATOR IN ONO.
The Ohio Legislature spent the 30th
in balloting for Senator without any re-
suit. The tenth ballot, Griswold, Wing,
had 42. Payne. Dem, 80 and Giddings,
Free soil, 10; whereupon, there being no
hope of an election, the Joint convention
of the two Houses adjourned sine die.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

tY Messrs. Goodhue and Cooper,
who were recently seriously wounded in
a street fight, at st. Paul, Minnesota, ara
rapidly recovering.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14

~ In China a man condemned 10
death may procure a substitute, which
can easily be done for money.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-14
Friday Morning, Feb. IA, 1851.

UY 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 at the rates required by rs. His
receipts will be regarded as payments. His
offices are-BosToN, Scoiiay's Building;
New YORK, Tribune Buildings; PHILADEL-
PHlA, N, w. corner Third and Ch1snuts SITS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27
The Cuban News.

The Cuban news we published Saturday
morning was so imperfect sent by telegraph
as TO make perfect nonsense out of portions
OF il. As transmitted TO the Cincinnati pa
pers, it was somewhat clear and Ineligible
aud we presume was correct, and we there
fore publish their report as follows:
FURTHER FROM CUBA.-The Spanish Off
GERS behaved with great insolence Oh board
the Falcon, and minu,ely searched every part
of the vessel.
The lives of Americans are not safe for one
hour in Havana, and complete system Of
espionage is kept over all their movements.
There is very little truth in the various
statements OF the position of the government
troops and the patriots. As soon us the
Captain General had heard oil The landing of
Lopez aud his p'rty, he sent out 500 troops
10 ascertain his position, but with orders 10
do nothing more without reiuforcement-700
men more were afterwards sent this was
two days before the arrival of the Falcon
On the l6th IT was re Orted that Gen. Lopez
had cut off all communication between the
government forces aud Havana, aud the tact
of the Capt. General having received no
dispatches from the first in command, seem
10 be strong presumptive evidence that such
was the case. nor have the steamers cruising
Oh the coast any better success.
The following is another version of the ex
eculion of the prisoners
On the evening OF The 10Th at o'clock.
the Capt. General Dispatched the steam
ferry boat 10 Bahia CoiIdd, 10 gain Information
and 10 return before night. They returned
the next morning withou, gaining any infor-
nation. Soon after however, the steamer
Habanero came into port bringing forty or
fifty wouI ded soldier, which they found
among the Cages; but what they were doing
there Is mystery, nor is II known whether
they had arms or not. A fisherman first
saw them ard gave information 10 the gov
eminent, when the Habanera was Dispatch
ed to capture them. No communication was
allowed wiki the prisoners; and the govern
ment discloses nothing but what answer their
purpose.
Alter the prisoners were brought TO Ha-
vana, they were led oui ten al time and shot
from behind No sign OF tear or murmer es-
capped from one of them. The bodies were
thrown into hearses. six or eight in each. and
taken away and buried, and it appears that
1t was different parts Of their clothing the
mob carried ia triumph through the city.
We learn from another gentleman who
came passenger in the Cherokee, that inior-
nation had been received at Havana few
hours before the steamer sailed, that Gene
raj Lopez and his party had been attacked
by body Of Spanish troops, aud after a
bloody engagement. was routed-that Gen.
Lopez and few Of his followers ESCAPED to
the mountains. and it is supposed that the
party executed at Havana, got separated
from iher companions. and took TO .aunch
es..-[ Lou. Courier.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27
TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES.
NEW York, Aug. II.

The proceedings of the Massachusetts
Democrat tic Convention at Worcester yester-
day were of an exciting character. The coali-
lionists were however in the ascendancy.-
On motion, Geo. S Boutwell,, OF Groton was
nominated for Governor, and H. w. Cush-
man, OF Bernardston, for Lieut. Governor by
exclamation.
The committee on resolutions, state and
National reported.
The resolutions are strongly in favor Of the
execution Of the Compromise measures and
supporting the action of The State Legsla-
ture last year.
They also recommended Thos. Davis and
II. II. Childs, as delegates at large TO the
National Convention. They were supported
by Caleb Gushing and B. F. HaIlet, and OPP
posed by Mr.. Hood of Lyme and Mr.. Rain
ney Of Monterey. The last named gentle
man was one oil the committee, but he obiec-
ted TO pledging the party to the execution of
the fugitive slave law.
The debate was exciting and frequently
interrupted, and MIR. Hood met with much
opposition. The resolutions pass as decided
by the Chair. The vote was doubted and
taken a second time, when the were finally
carried.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27
Second Dispatch.
New YORK. Aug. 90

NEW iohk. aug -.
The papers contain lengthy accounts from
Havana ia relation TO Tn Lopez expedition
aud the prisoners, &c. ii appears that Lo-
peg landed on the 18th, and about 1900 men
immediately joined him; some accounts say
they did SO from fear, as he threatened ex-
ier minatlon if they did not. The latter Is,
however the Spanish version.
A Eight, il is said, occurred, in which many
Of the Spanish troops were killed; or the
morning of the 18th the putriols had co.lec-
ted at Habaneros, with the intention OF re- en-
barking. but were prevented. aud another
conflict ensued, in which the patriots were
completely routed, and dispersed into the
mountains, back Of Bahai Conda; pc; ton
IA portion attempted escape in boats, aud
these were they who were captured and ex
ecuted.
Another account states that in the engage
ment of the 18th. the Spaniards were three
times repulsed with great loss; and that on
the 18th. the iberatO S were moving towards
Diego de MuIez Habaneros, with The inleIl.
ton of possessing themselves of the fort at
the latter place, and that some 81, in endea-
voTing TO get there by sea, in launches. were
captured, but none Of the accounts give any,
intelligence of where Lopez is
1t was reported to-day in New York, that
it was Col Criltenden, instrad Clendenin
was among the prisoners; bot private letters
throw doubts upon the report.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

AWFUL CAsUALrY.-The Cleveland Plain
dealer of "Wednesday last says that on the
previous night about IL o'clock, the dwelling
house of MIR. Rudolph Ouacker, German,
residing at Brighton, about five miles from
Cleveland, was burned to the ground, and
dreadful 10 relate, five OF his children perish
ed in the flames. MIR. o. and his wife with
an infant child, narrowly escaped with their
lives, and before awakening were SO surround
ed by the flames that they were all badly
burned. In addition to the heart-rendng de-
s,ruction of almost his whole family, Mr.. o.
looses his house and furniture entire. The
cause of tile fire is unknown.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27
INDEPENDENT Press.

INDEPENDENT PREss.-By the last num-
Der received Of this paper published at Law
renceburg, Ind. we perceive that the propr-
etors, Messrs. Henry G. Brown and Jas. E.
Goble, have sold out TO Mr.. w. ". Hibben,
who will hereafter act as publisher and Edi-
tor. Mr.. Oliver b. Torbef the former Edi-
tor retires in neat Vaedctory. We well
come Mr. Hibheu to corps editorial Of lndi-
ana, and have no doubt but that he will con-
tinue the Press what it has been, good pa
per. If we mistake not Mr.. II. is minister.
Iiso. we rather think he mas got into the
''wrong box'' in assuming the trpod-mereiy
because he will have to make d hardened
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

GREAT DEFEAT OF THE RUSSIANS Let
tiers from Warsaw say the de eat of General
Neisterow at Serebrickow, and The flight OF
the Russians on the plains of TrHis is more
than true. The loss Of the army in men.
ammunition, weapons and horses is far great
er than has been sustained for years; nearly
all the stroDgholds, which had been conquer
ed and maintained at such an immense ex-
pense, have been again lost Report adds
that one Of the commanders of the Hunga-
rian campaigns is to be commander in-chief
ofthe Caucasian army.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

%We are now in the regular receipt of
the Madison Courier and Madisonian, both
pretending TO be Democratic papers, yet
abusing each other like pickpockeis. We
had always supposed CARRIER, Of the Cour-
Ter, pretty decent kind Of Loco, but the
Madsonian makes him out great scamp or
at least labors to do so. We shall now keep
an eye upon these precious gentlemen as we
have the documents, yet if we believe what
they say of each other Democracy in the
Madison District should be ashamed Of itself
for having two such editorial rascals in charge
of their interests.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

The victory for the Democratic party in
this State is the more complete and triumph
ant from the fact that no excitement was
made. and no great spirits invoked in their
behalf; the force ofpowerlul and overwhelm-
ing political truth was the only argument
used and the people in their strength turned
out aud supported it, Vincennes Sentinel.
This victory" consisted in sending one
Democrat less to Congress than were elected
tinue gaining such complete and triumph
ant" victories, in the couse Of eight more cleo
tons the whole Indiana Congressional dele
CATION will be Wings.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

CAPT. KENNEDY LoNERGAN The nume-
rous friends of this gentleman, in this city
and elsewhere. will regret to learn that he
expired at his residence on Fifth street on
Monday night; after painful illness Of about
ten days duration.
Capt. l.. was in his forty-iourth year. and
for more than aquarter OF o century. had been
actively and extensively engaged as "a con-
tractor on some of the most important works
oiinternal Improvement in the country. and
in that period necessarily employed thous-
ands OF hands and discussed immense SUMS
oil money.
In The making Of the Pennsylvania canal.
Baltimore and Philadelphia railroad. the Lit
tie Miami railroad. and that extensive work
in Tennessee, which is designed 10 connect
Charleston with the Mississippi river he bore
a conspicuous part. He was Of an eminently
practical turn OF mind and stood deservedlv
high in his profession. He had resided in
this Gig about four years, and gain ed the re-
spect and esteem of all who knew him, on
account of the stern integrity OF his charac-
ter which shone conspicuously i'll all the
transactions oil his life.
Ia addition to numerous relatives, scatter
ed through several States he leaves, in this
city, wife and an interesting family 10
mourn his premature decease. We deeply
symputhIse with them in their bereavement
81. Louis Union.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27
TA live Yankee had scientific looking

~A live Y inkee had scientific looking
which picked up the hali-dimes for him right
fast, and that appeared to be its principal OBJ
ject. By blowing in tube gasometer was
raised a certain number of degrees, and the
harder men blew the higher went the Tin can.
After blowing in il till their faces grew red.
men looked exceedingly wise, but not quite
90 wise as the exhibitor who had made five
cents out Of the blow. We believe the ma
chine is called a 'Lung Tester" 1t should
be called "GullbiIity Tester"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27
Ano,ber Rich speculasion.

We have been told that Senator Bright
owns real estate at or near Evansville. Ind,
recently purchased, and that it IS thought the
new us Marine Hospital will be located Oh
the land Of the fortunate Senator in that re-
gion. Can Mr.. Sanders, of the Evansville
Journal throw any light upon the subject :?
We know that Sanders expressed some graf
itude for the distingu shed kindness Of The
Senator in aiding in inducing the Govern
ment to select that place instead oil Madison
as the proper place for the erection of a Ma
rine Hospital. We know Sanders, now that
he has wife, would be more graiified if he
is taken into the speculation even to the
amount of S2500.-I Madison C0ur.
We are not aware that Senator Bright
owns any property here. but if he do, he
is by no means the only distinguished man
who has selected Evansville as the best place
in the West for the investment of spare cap-
tai. We can say. however, that the site Sc
Iec,ed Tor the Marine Hospital is not on any
property owned by Bright, and We hope the
Courier will have the fairness 10 make the
correction. Unfortunately, we have mol been
taken into any such speculation as that to
which CARRIER alludes. CARRIER evidently
thinks that because he was so badly ''taken
in" by an attempted speculation in attacking
Bright, The Senator has the habit of taking
in editors generally. Our article expressing
some gratitude TO Senator Bright, and much
Justice, has troubled the Courier considera-
bly,, yet we meant no injury to the Courier by
rendering justice 10 prominent member Of
lis own party. These Democrats are hard TO
please. They object TO our abusing their
leaders however justly, and ifby ID rare con-
glomtration OF circumstances we fiud virtues
to recognize in them, we receive abuse for
praise. We shall endeavCr TO preserve our
philosophy.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

The steam fleet, now plying between
che port OF San Francisco and other ports OF
the Pacific, consists OF twenty-nine vessels,
all first class ships, which number is nearly
equal to that Of the port Of New York. This
great feet has sprung up in less than two
years and L halt, and is but the opening of "a
grand steam communication with the ports OF
China and the East Indies, making The Sand
witch Islands important and valuable com
mercial entreports.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

sixth DIsTRICT-Col. German will be
Indicted for cruelty TO animals His MAORI
~ over E. P. Farmer Is only 4,7S3.
Ind Salesman.
He should especially be indicted for cruelty
to horses, as IL is a historical fact he had four
teen killed under him on the battle fields OF
Mexico-at least he says so, and German is
Munchausen achievements.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

THE LOUISVILLE ELEcTioN.-On Satur-
day a vote was taken at Louisville on the
Railroad Ordinances. The Sl.000,000 sub
scription to the Nashville Railroad and 5000
900 to the Jefferson Railroad. were carried
by 1883 Majority for the former, and 1889
for The latter, exclusive Of the vote Of the
lst ward. We think this will prove about
the best thing ever Louisville did Tor herself.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

AN ExAMPLE.-An accident occurred Oh
the Midland Railway, in England, on the 10Th
OF May last, in which Mr.. Blake was killed.
His wife prosecuted the company, and has
Just recovered verdict Of $4,000. for dam.
ages sustained by the loss of her husband
il being proven on trial that the accident
was caused by the carelessness Of the compa-
ny's agents.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-08-27

How do look, Pompey?' said young
dandy to his servant, as lie finished dressing.
Elegant, Massa; you look bold as lion.'
Bold as lion, Pompey! How do you know?
You never saw lion.'
% yes. Massa, | seed one down TO massa
jerks in his siatle'
Down to jerks. Pompey! Why. you
great fool. jerks HASN'T got IA lion, that's ii
Jackass'
Cant help it. massa. you just like him.