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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
re To the Farmers OF Iowa.
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McCOrmick's Reaper.

VIE subscriber, as the authorized
i agent of G.. HI. Mccormick, for
the sale of his justly celebrated Patent
Virginia Reaper, is now in The southern
portion of Iowa, and will visit the coun.
ties of Lee, Desmoines, Henry, Jeffer-
son, Wapello, Van Buren,, Davis. &c.
With the late valuable Improvements,
this is unqueslionably the best, ii moi
the only Reaping Machine in this Sec
ton of the country. Mr.. Mccormick
was the first 10 introduce successfully
the cutting of grain by horse power,
and from his great experience (having
sold in the West ihousands) it would be
strange if he had not the best Machine
now in use. have with me testimoni-
ais Of the great value and extensive use
q: this machine TO the Western Farmers
in saving their crops. Throughout ILL
nols where great efforts have been made
10 introduce other machines. McCor.
mick, as the writer fully believes, has
sold and is selling fifty to one, over any
machine. An extensive system of in
fringement and imposition upon the pub.
Inc has been practiced in the Yves, by
the sale Of his Reapers altered somewhat,
mot 10 improve) but to evade his patent.
Suits are commenced against the parties,
and many are the overtures for COM
promise offered by them. but rejected
by Mr.. Mccormick upon the ground
that right stolen from him is not fit
subject for compromise, and can only
be remedied by a full restoration. Sey-
mour d Morgan, of Brockport, New
York. who served three years under Mr..
Mccormick, and learned what they
know Of him, are the largest operators
IN the line of Infringement upon his
Patent. They are enjoined. / have
The papers with me to show how the
whole matter stands, with copies of the
Injunction which will leave at all the
prominent points in the district naued,
when it is understood that all persons
using a Machine illegally made or sold,
in violation of the rights of the Paten.
tee, are equally as liable as the manu.
factnrer, or seller, and can be sued and
made to pay damages to the Patentee,
and can be prevented by Injunction
from using such machine, it will be pc.
ceived that the system OF operations
above alluded to. is not only fraud up
on the Pa,entee, but is gross fraud up
onthose TO whom machines thus made
are sold. Farmers wishing machines,
by leaving their address at the post Office
at lhe county seat of their county, direc-
.ded TO me, will ensure call. Orders
can also, be addressed to Chillenden &
McGayic, Keokuk; J. l.. Montandon,
Fort Madison; Fooie & Co., Burlington.
10 ensure machine this harvest, il
would be well to forward orders early.
The Machines are warranted 10 perform
well, or they can be returned,
sv s ra J. J.. WILSON,
5al 81. a Of Chicago Ills.
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
Wolf Island Laws i'm Kentucky.

The Legislature Of Kentucky, il seems,
have been guilty of one of the greatest
plumbers yet committed in legislation.
The Louisville Journal thus states liz
We understand that there has been
great deal of amusement and speculation
at Frankfort for week or two past on
account of the salary bill enacted Ivy the
last Legislature. 1t is said tina, the law
actually provides that the Governor shall
have yearly compensation Of $l0 1000,
each of the Judges Of the court of appeals
$4,000, each of the circuit court Judges
$4,000, the register Of the land office
$4,000, the Secretary of State 1900,
and other officers in about the same pro-
portion.
The bill originated in the House, being
reported by select committee, the mem
bers of which prided themselves partic-
ularly on being in favor of low salaries.
We have not the law before us, but its
phraseology runs substantially thus: The
Governor shall have salary Of twenty
five hundred dollars, the Judges, Of the
Court of Appeals fifteen hundred, Reg.
lister Of the Land Office twelve hundred
and fifty, &C., which sums shall be paid
quarterly. tits not provided that the
officers IN question shall have salaries OF
the said amounts per annum, the 2rovis.
ion is expressly that they shall receive
the specified salaries. which sums shall
be paid quarterly. The language is spe-
citic, and the best lawyers at Frankfort
say, as the bes, lawyers every vince must
say, that the law empowers each of the
officers named to draw the whole sum
specified every three months. And we
understand that the able Second Auditor
says, that, if they think proper to draw
thus, he shall feel constrained by the
plain letter of The law to pay them the
money. rva. rs.s s.,
Of course. this is a very laughahle
and at the same time very serious blum.
der. and the first ,hought of some NAV
be that the next Legislature can ard viii
at once correct il. This, however, is
impossible. The new constitution pro-
vides that no officers salary shall be re-
duced during the period for which he is
elected to Office. So the Governors le-
gal salary must remain $4,000 a year
during his entire term, the salary of each
judge of the Court of Appeals mus, re-
main $4,000 a year for eight years, the
salary OF each Circui, Judge must remain
$4,000 year for six years, &C.. &c. sg...
We confidently expect, that, when
these Facts come 10 be generally known,
mulitudes of new candidates for all the
offices. to which the Legislature has al
tached such muni6cent salaries, will
spring up all over the State. r.frs .q-g
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

II caesar. why do you be mournin'
for!" querried an ebony individual of a
brother darkey, one morning. who sport
ed Grape upon bis felt of ample dimen.
sions. "ls'nt mournin' for nobody Pete;
you see der fac is, my wife am run a.
way wild Bill Mungo, de blackleg nigger,
and We sees how / jes wares dis ERE
Grape 10 let the cullud gals no l hahn.
got no wife," I'll f..ae47 s.. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
To All whom this may
Concern.

THOSE who are still indebted to the late
Il firm of WHITE a GEBHART are earnest
ly solicited to call and make immediate
payment of the same. ra5.4..., .r.,o-r..
Further indulgence we think cannot rea.
sonably be asked or expected. .ms.5,
The undersigned are authorized to settle
the above. WHITE & HAMMOND.
Ottumwa, Jan. 10th, 1851. 500 #d +
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

!! n John; why don't you stop cry
ing and 60 TO sleep! What do you
want I've got the heller ache--thal's
what wanil' ~ go.fs, la, $500, f
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

a Gen. Jesse B. Brown, of Iowa,
has been named one of the visitors 10
the West Point Academy, for 1851. ati
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

(RAkDrEs AND WINEs.-I have Just re-
- ceived a lot of Pure Liquors for medi-
ical purposes, which Physicians are reques
ted to examine, for sale by the keg or gal
lon. M. LANGsnops
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

n The man that was seriously iniu-
red by a sudden burst of eloquence, is
likely to recover. a.a@' H.ld
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

p Do not wait for change of out
ward circumstances; but take your cir
cumsiances as .heysare, and make the
best OF them. -. a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
NEW FIRM.
New Spring and Summer
o. O. DG!l

W W " ~ - ......
TTHE subscribers are now receiving at
j their stand on Main Street
a General Assortment of
Sc A s ON LIE GOODS,
To which they beg to call the attention Of
the trading community, and respectfully
solicit share Of public patronage. Our
stocks comprised in part Of the following,
Cloths, cassimercs, twecds, Jeans, cotton
AIDES; brown. bleached, striped and hick-
Org shirtings; Ginghams, Lawns, Dress
Silk, Delaines, alpaccas, Jaconetts, cam
brics Irish Linnens, Edgings, Laces, La
dies collars; Ribbons and Bonnets, new
style; Handkechiefs, Parasols; assorted
Dress Goods, Trimmings, etc.
Hats, Caps, Boots & Shoes,
READY-MADE CLOTHING. Hardware,
Queensware, Cutlery, Iron. Nails, Glass;
Groceries, Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Molasses.
Dried Fruit, Mackeral, &C., as well as al
most an innumerable amount of articles
too tedious to advertise, but which we
will be pleased to have our friends exam
inc for themselves. @tf tHsl f.
Don't be backward in coming forward,
any thing in our line viii be sold on tho
best terms, and all warranted. Any per-
son in want of any article in our line may
rest assured that he cannot do better than
to give us call, we shall take pleasure in
showing you our stock, even if you'do not
buy, and will sell for t)@ AL
% 5 CASH, PRODUCE, as'
or on short time, as cheap, if not cheaper
than goods can be bought at any other es-
Establishment in the Dies Moines Valley.
WARDEN & LEIGHTON.
Ottumwa, April 4th, lS5l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

A MoUNTA1N OF MAGNEsIA.--On
Pitch Tor Pin river. the principal aflluen,
Of the Sacramento, which flows through
charming valley, and about five days
journey from Goose Lake. there is hill
Of pure Carbonate of Magnesia, 100
feet high. Much of il is perfectly white.
while some is more or less discolored
with iron, as if painter had been try
ing 70 give effect by coloring light and
shade. Large masses are easily de;ach-
ed, which, rolling down into The river
that washes it's base, float of as light
and buoyant as cork, until il becomes
saturated with water. A thousand wag.
ons could be loaded in very short time.
and there is enough to supply the whole
world. For three days travel below the
soil seems to be impregnated with it,
and The banks of the river are formed OF
it.-PoeDee Ners. u
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
Domestic Markets.
New YoRK. /

NEW YORK, l0-S pm.
Flour steady, with sales 1900 bbls at
~ SO a 81 sc for common to good State,
and 81 Sc a - SO for mixed to fancy
Western. Wheat dull. Corn held l a
&c higher; no sales over &c. Pork dull
At Ella SO for mess. Sales 30Otcs pick
led hams at 81 &c. Lard firm. Mo-
lasses 32c. Sugar is active at improved
rites; Orleans 81 SIC, Porto Rico 81,
white Havana n. Coffee in moderate
demand at IOfc tor Rio, and lOac for
Laguayra. III
HARTFORD, Conn.,, April IL.
Seymour has l46 majority for Con-
gress. The House is a tie, and the SEN
ate has one Wing majority. The Con-
gressional delegation stands: LIST district,
Chapman. Wing; I'd, lngersoll, Demo-
Graf; Sd, Cleveland, Free Soil Democrat;
9TH. Seymour. as.'
lee Il BosroN, April IL.
Judge Woodbury. last night granted a
writ of habeas corpus in the case Of
Sims. returnable this afternoon at 3 o.
clock This morning at 10 o'clock the
U. s. Commissioner, Halleit. granted a
certificate to Sims owner, which will
doubusssly remove him from the State.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

u In order to deserve a true friend,
we must learn to be ono. n. -r-. ...r
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

y II is fact that great men and
great truths are often very simple.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
r N eW Good
AT THE CASH GTORR.
4Ild perry Cheap too u!

" oo'y N"euP S00..!
"E have just received a full assort nasnt
w OF FALL AND WINTER Goops, con-
sisting Of Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts.
Jeans, Tweeds, Flannels, 'Domestics, Cling.
hams, Calicoes, Alpacas, Marinoes,t Dc
LANES, Shawls, Bonnets, Ribbons. and
variety of notions to numerous to msutios,
d a.a ALSO: sT
READE MADE -
80 CLOTHING. a GOOD
.a II > o r TlNENTt o.
70 a H.4RDW.aRE. C.aRPEN
.fp vol IERS, FOOLS, T. orr
STONES, &c.. &c. &c.
Constantly on hand good assortment
OF Groceries. All Of which we are deter
mined to sell very cheap for cash in hand.
WHITE & HAMMOND.
Oct. 81, 1850. II. aaI-r5g
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

for our leading Stove, we offer IL to thA
public, with the expectation that il will
give general satisfaction. Notwithstand-
ing the heavy casting Of this Stove, Masking
it more expensive to the manufacturer, still
the prices at which We we sell them, ara
lower. than any other patent Stove. The.
signature to the following certificate, will
show how the Stove is regarded by thoss
who have it in use 7H5r f#E faz
We the undersigned, having in nss
Cooking Stove called the Prairie State,
manufactured by A. Comstoek, G Iincy, ILL.,,
after having given the same fair trial, have
no hesitancy in saying; that for neatness
and durability Of workmanship and dis
patch in cooking, this Stove is unsurpassed.
The Stove has a powerful draft, capacious
oven and is heated with much less fuel, and
In about one half the time required for
most of the late style of large oven Stoves.
From actual knowledge, we unhesitatins-
ly recommend this stove to all families
wishing to purchase what may properly b
called a good durable cootin- storA. f
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

GROCERIES-Sugar. Tea, Coffee.
NJ Molasses, and an assortment of ali
kinds, for sale by A. NUDGE e. Go.
Nov. j, 1880. l bas fgi9ek I'll FiHe
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
Burlington Planning Mill.

q 3URLING TON, IONA.
|1s ME subscribers would announce to ths
Il public that they have PLANIso .MrLr
IN successful operation, and are now pre-
pared 10 plane, tongue and groove lumber,
and saw It as it may be required.
They have on hand large lot of Floor.
ing, ready for laying down. Persons
wishing this kind Of material, would do
well to give them call. les alaoa
ter s3l i. ,a4.a RAND. F0OTE LOO.
si Dec. 18th, 1850. ". 'gg-,., -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
COInstOck & Brothers,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Stoves and Tin Ware,

Tin Plate, Russia and American Sheet Iron.
Sheet Copper, Brass and Zinc; Copper
and Iron Rivets, Hollow Ware,
Lead Pipe, &c., &C.,
Main Street, Keokuk, lows.
THE subscribers have connected them.
L selves with the Foundry of A. Com
stock, in Quincy, ILL.,, in such manner a.
to be able to furnish Stoves at wholesale OF
retail, with or without trimmings. at rsdu.
ced prices. Having selected the {, ..,
= PRAIRIE STATE COOKING
4# sE . STOTE ha .a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
AUSTRIA.

A letter dated, Vienna, March 2lst,
Gays that our charge, Mr.. McCurdy, had
arrivedand wac was very favorably recei-
we'd by the Austrian ministry. asd
The ministerial announcement that ar
rsngements had been made with Prussia
on the question of the Presidency in the
Germanic Diet. Austria will preside in
the Diet, and the two powers viii share
the executive committee. ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

The military have volunteered in large
numbers TO aid in sustaining the suprem-
acy Of the law.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
PITTSBURGH, April II,

eR PITTSBURGH, April H..
3t Joseph Barker, ex-Mayor, was con-
victed of misdemeanor in office, and
sentenced TO six months Imprisonment
in the County jail, and TO fine of $500.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18
NEw YORK, April IL.

A fire. at o'clock. in Broadway, des-
troyed Hudson e. Robertson's dry goods
store entirely. The establishment ad-
joining fell, heap of rnins; fit, rooms
o! the Howard Hotel were damaged
The loss is about 100000; the insu-
rance is heavy, though no, enough 10
cover the loss. n A..-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-18

April 18Th, so.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-10-30
CHURCH BELLS.

GNHURCH, FACTORY and STEAMBOAT BELLS
" constantly hand, and peals Chimes of Bells
(nf any number) cast 10 order. Improved cast-ron
Iokes, with movable arms, attached 10 these Bells,
that they may De adjusted to easily and properly,
and springs also which prevent the clappcr from resting
the Bell, thereby prolongng the sound. Eangngs
complete unCludng Yoke Frame and Nheel furnished
desired. The horns by which the Bell is suspended
admit of the Yoke beirg changed to POSITION and
thus bringing the blow OF the caprci in place
which desirable after years usage, as diminish
the probability of the Bells breaking, accustomed by
repeated blows Of the clapper in one place.
An experience of 30 years in the business has given
the Subscribers opportunity Of ascertanng the best
form for Bells the various combinations of metals and
the degree of heat requisite for obtaining the greatest
lidty strength, aud most mt lodious tones aud has
aed them lor their Bells, the highest awards
the n Y Stale Agricultural Society and American III
stue, at their Annual Fairs, for several wears past
The Trinity Chimes If New York, completed II
this Foundry, also cast, Chimes for New Or
leans, La Oswego and Rochester, n ", aud kingston
c. w. and also, the Fire Alarm Bells # New York
the largest ever cast in this country.
sit Instruments, Levels survey ors' Conpasscs,
Improved Com for taxing horizontal and ycrtic al
angles without the nee,le.
ANDREW MLNEELY & son.
West Troy Albany Co., ~ y, July "a, 1851. ii
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-10-30
MEM GO Cd S :.

lust RECEIVED, at the Boston Furnishir 8
- Store, per Steamers Nominee and Lamartlne
direct from Boston and Newly ork, u large and
elegant. stock Of French, Enslish and American
Dry Goods, embracing almost every style AMI
fabric that can be found in the eastern markets.
We would invite the ladies' of st. Paul, St.
Anthony and vicinity to examine our stock of
thin Dress goods: embracing Swiss and Bard
Musns, Berages, Lawns. India Linens Sc, be-
lievrng they cannot be surpassed in the Territory.
Cashmeres, DeldiReS, and Linea Lustyes.
We huve received one case OF beautiful French
Deiaines and Cashmeres. The style cannot be
surpassed. Also, a few pieces Of Linen Lustres
which are very desirable.
Prints! PRINTS :!
Among our Prints will be found two cases of
Menimacks, new Spring styles cases Cocheco,
do. Manchester, 3 do. Fall River, | do. Mourn
ing and 10 do. various styles and colors.
Shoris ! Sha,cis
Our stock OF Shawls consists of | carton All
wool Cashmores, do. Brocha l Berage, do
Isle thread Printed Cnshmeres, NJ ID. &c.
.... ...... Hosiery. -s....,.
Our assortment is complete--embracing every
quality usually kept in a retail store.
Our stock Of Biedched and UA6leacheA Cot
tons is unusually large, with few pieces fine
all wool Flannels. Bleachod Brown Linen Table
Covers Cotton Damask Super Heavy Tickings,
Linen diapers, Crashes, Linen hdkfs Gnghans,
Cumbrics, Sileses, Crewes, Patches, Gimp and
Fringes, Laces, Edgings, Carpet Bags SC &c.
Ready-.Made Clothing
We would say TO the gentlemen of 81. Paul
St. Anthony and surrounding country that our
stock of Ready-Made Clothing and Furnishing
Goods cannot be surpassed. 1t is of our own
manufacture ana will be warranted in every par
ucular. Following is a few of the many articles
received:
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-10-30


hartford, COnn.-iitcorporoted IN le25.
Aanuai Premiums, Capital Stock, and Surplus Funds,
SI.O0O.OOO.
TENIi cid and responsible Company continues issue
u Policies on the most favorable terms Dwelling
Houses, Household Furniture Stores, stocks Of Goods,
Warehouses and their Contents Ms and manufactures
&c. &c, against Loss OR Damage BY FIRE.
Also, on Goods, Wares and Merchandise, against the
hazards Of Inland transportation and upon the Cargoes
of vessels.
The Protection Insurance Company having in the
last q paid many millions of dollars their
raj agencies throughout the United States and the Brit
ish Provinces, have established just reputation for sob
vency and fair dealing, which challenges comparison
with any other Insurance Company the Continent of
America. The annexed extract from article on the
subject of Insurance Companies, taken from the n.
Day Book, exhibits briefly the standing and policy Of this
Company
''The moneyed men Of this ancient and prosperous
city of Hartford, have for half been famous
throughout the Union for the care discretion rigid hon
esty, and unVarying success with which they have
formed and managed corporations of this descrptiou
No Hartford bank Insurance Com pany has failed
These Companies have for than whole generation
scattered hcir risks in nearly every state of the Tnion
and have never failed to pay the Rnumerable losses
which they have insured against"
All losses arising upon policies issued by the under
signed will be promptly adjusted aud paid the General
Agency Office, located at Cincinnati, %. large por-
tion OF the funds of the Company, Gncluding ali prcp
us received al the western agenCies) is deposited with
the General Agent of the Company at Cincinnati for
the payment OF Western and southern losses Apply
3S-tf ii. l.. MOSS Agent. saltwater.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-10-30

ATE Of Newark, Ohio respectfully in forms the pub
lie, that he has located himself permanently in ST.
Paul, in the Territory OF Mime where he proposes
to offer his direct and personal services Agent for the
purchase sale and exchange of all descriptions Of Real
Estate; such rs Lands Farms, Town Property, Lease
holds, Ground Rcnts-to the pay Of Of non
residents, examining titles collecting debts &c, &c.
And will negotiate Agent for Loans Of Money Bond
and Mortgage, Oh Town Property, &c; Also for the pnr
chase OF stocks, suc as have bona de value, and
saC all other business connected with such Agency.
T!OHce, corner of Wabashaw and Third streets.
All property Will be duly advertised, and 10 charges
whatever will be made. uHess The negotiations fully
and satisfactorily effected. L. w. WILSON.
BY permission, he refers 10
s5s, s % /; sii % sssfs, Ohio
e ssses e d l. w GSsia Banker zanesvc Ohio
Col. John Mills Merchant, },,;a,,. o,; i
Noah l.. Wilson, Banker, "''i''''' "hio'
Cen Ccl, C. C. q a. J Iones' Mount Vernon, Ohio
Hon Thomas Ewing, Lancaster, Ohio
Hon. Joseph Vance, Ex-Gov ernoI, Urbanna, Ohio.
Hon. VIM. Bebb, Ex-C;ov. Ohio Illinois.
Hon. J. Brady, Carlisle, Pa.
WI % SsS;: Z : w .s Wilson, Baltimore
WIN. x H. Miller, Miiier's Hotel, Baltimore.
: E ; sss:'1 'G T's Washington City,
DIR. VIM. Knight, Philadelphia, Pa.
Elias Fassett, Esq, Wall street, }~v
Alfred Avery, Merchant, 20 Broadway
George Hogg, Merchant Brownsville, Pa.
Hon. l.. wis Cass, Detroit.
Hon. L. Whlconh, Elk Governor Indiana.
H. u. Rice, Esq., Saint Paul, Minnesota.
ST. Paul, Sept q, 1851. 23-ly