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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
TO THE POLLS!

From all parts of the State we have
the most encouraging news in relation TO
the prospects of Mr.. Woodward, the
independent candidate for Superintend.
ent of Public Instruction. As the knowl-
edge of the negligent and bungling man
ner in which Mr.. Benton has dischar-
gedthe duties of the Office tor the past
three years, spreads through the country,
hundreds denounce him and declare in
favor Of Mr.. Woodward, who is rapidly
gaining ground as the people become bet
ter acquainted with his high order of
talent and fitness for the office. We
call upon every voter in the county to
go to the polls on Monday next and de-
posite your ballots for Mr.. Woodward,
and by this act you will resuscita,e the
cause of Education in the State.
1t is fact that we have a very large
School Fund; but we ask, how long will
it benefit the children in the State, if the
principal is TO be used up in the manner
Mr.. Benton has appropriated it, to pay
School Officers! The interest is all
that can lawfully be touched. Mr.. Benton
has acknowledged in his report, that he
had TO neglec, part of his duties, and
that he cannot tell wha, has become of
$4,000 OF the School Fund Now are
the duties too great for one man to at
tend TO; and cannot one man keep the
run OF the funds! We answer emphat-
ically, that although the duties are great.
an efficient and energetic man, one who
will say at home and not roam all over
Texas and the crest of" the world to
prepare to emigraie to California, can
attend 10 the duties, advance the cause
OF Education and give general satisfac-
ton TO all. aH sEs .s''.'47. .s..-.s
Such a man is Mr.. Woodward. He
has been trusted by the State 10 perform
a iaborious work, (assisling to prepare a
code Of laws, and stuck to it faithfully
until it was completed, and il you trus.
the great cause Of Education in his hands
he vii. perform all the duties requisite
to its greatest advancement. Ia ..
Voters of Wapello! of Iowa you
owe il to the cause of Education; TO the
honor of the Slate; 10 yourselves and
children, TO 60 forth TO the polls. in a
mass, and put your seal of condemna-
ton on the man, who while he has re-
eeived the pay, has SO grossly neglected
your interests for his own, aud honor
the man who is able and willing to serve
you faithfully. as zga 81, .I -@p2 Gaa
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

ABUSE OF THE FRAMING PRIVILEGE.
Some twelve or thirteen bags OF mail
matter weighing upwards of Thirteen hun
dred pounds, ali going to Mr.. Senator
Borland, of Arkansas, under his own
frank, went from our city Post Office TO
the mail boat, going South this morning.
The postage on this single lot of books,
&c., which this honorable Senator has
franked to himself would amount to be-
tween two and three hundred dollars; so
the people can see the manner in whic h
Uncle Sam is to bleed by those who are
among the foremost in crying ont against
the irregularity of the mails. Such a.
buses as this ought to simulate the peo-
pie TO demand that the ranking privilege
be taken away altogether Louisville
Courier. .5 .a &-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
The Ruling Passion.

The Post Master at Eddyville has
,riumphantly vindicatcd himself from the
apparently malicious and groundless
charge recently made agains, him by
the editors of the Rpu5tic. They have
named some man in Lucas county, as
their authority for giving publicity to a
charge of the gravest character, and one,
If believed, not only calculated TO do Mr..
Anderson great injury in public estima-
ton, but subject him to the action of The
government. Whether the informant of
The Republic, living quite a distance
from Eddyville, is responsible or good
authority, we know not, nor does The
Republic deign 10 Inform Mr.. A. or the
public. But one thing we and the pub
lie do know, and wonder at, that after
the PRONUNCIATION of so grave charge,
and the promise TO come forward with
the evidence 10 sustain it, publicly chal-
lenged too to do so, SeUerdl weeks have
elapsed, and as yet, NOT one iota of proof
rs yet given. This is an unpleasant
matter to refer to, but justice TO meri-
torious officer g. highly esteemed citizen
and gentleman demands it at our hands.
The Republic men, unfortunate so far
in their attacks upon two Post Masters,
by name, and fearing a like result, if
names and places are given, has resorted
to the unmanly and cowardly plan Of
broad and sWseping charge against the
Wing Post Masters, from this place to
Knoxville, saving and excepting always,
the Post Master a. this place; who they
not only avoid-on the principle that a
burnt child breads the fre-but actually
commend. They seem to prefer to take
the character of general and wholesale
slanderers, TO that Of personal retailers.
Upon the subject OF charges against
Wing Post Masters, we incline to the
belief that our contemporaries are fit sub
jects for the guardian care OF the alum
mer Committee and should be confir.
med in that belief, if they had not shown
themselves, by an article in last weeks
Republic, making general charge a.
gainst Post Masters, more knaves than
fools. They betray in tia, article the
true motive "a dishonorable one all must
confess,) for these unwarranted and
wreckless onslaughts on Wing Post
Masters, when they say that as Wing
Post Masters are trying to prevent the
circulation of their paper and break it
down, it becomes the duty of epery
Democrat, oh yes, every one, TO put
their shoulder to the wheels and give
them lift! They only make pretence
OF persecution to enlist the sympathy
of The party, despairing of doing SO by
any other means. m...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

70" The Washington Globe has been
suspended by Mr.. John G. Rives until
the next session OF Congress, when il
will be resumed for the publication OF
the debates. 1t will then continue neu-
trail in politics.
Mr.. Rives, in his valedictory, in no.
ticing Mr.. Ritchie's late statement, in
connection with the sale of the Union,
and the costly public printing he has still
TO execute, says: .,.
81 will take the burden of his shout
ders-will give bond and good security
to execute the Patent Office report on
better paper, in better time, and in better
style than he has executed the portion
already done, and SO save him from this
last calamity. Nay, more, l will give
him $1,000 for .buckling this burden on
my back, although il is somewhat in
conve nient for my Office, not now en-
gagged on Congress work, to undertake
The Job. l make this offer when pay
twenty per cent. more to journeymen
printers than was paid when the great
sst portion Of MIR. Ritchie's contract was
executed" a.4t 49,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
Tremendous Gale ut New York
.--- New YoRK, March lS--P.M.

The effect of The storm las. night was
severely felt on Staten Island. The
woods along the shore were submerged
by the heavy tide, which made com
plete breach over it and several of the
docks. The Health Officers dock at
Quarantine was much damaged. The
new bulkhead recently bull, at Stapleton
was partially washed away. Portions
of a wrecked brig were carried high up
on the beach. Vanderbelt's landing was
also damaged by the heavy sea. Nearly
all the vessels at anchor at Staten Island
dragged their anchors considerably. &c.
On the North and East rivers the
tide rose above the docks, and it is feared
that some of the Collins steamers i'm the
corner stream have received serious
damage. o4 @a -# .-#- @a'# H"
On the north side of the city, and in
the vicinity of Rector, Albany, Wash
ington, West and other streets, many
families have been driven from their
houses, and some compelled 10 take ref
uge in the station house. One family
was rescued from cellar in which they
nearly lost their lives. Beds, bedding.
and other articles may be seen floating
about the docks, and altogether the scene
is one which has never before been wit
messed here by the eye of man.
On the Jersey coast m, ch damage is
feared, as the storm must have been Sc
we're in that quarter.
The steamer Alabama, due on Tues
day, has not arrived. The ship De Witt
Clinton, arrived from Liverpool. lost
thirty one passengers by ship fever
Forty now on board sick.
100000, being balance on Mexican
Indemnity, was paid from the treasury
to-day. 1"#" s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

PROGRESS OF MIssIoNs.-The New
York Journal of Commerce says, it is
estimated that the number of missiona-
ries employed in hea;hen countries, by
the different denominations of Evangeli-
cal Christians, cannot be less than 900.
Inclusive of assistants, native and alien,
the number would exceed 1890. .tn
An eminent Divine has lately stated,
at Boston, that an aggregate Of $780,
900 was contributed in the past year, in
this country alone, for foreign missions.
Moreover. there has been expended for
home missions, including church edi6ces,
the support of preachers, &c, nearly
$9,000,000. 1t is also computed thai
there are in the United States 1900, 900
church members, $4,000 churches, and
$4,000 ministers. ... as. ..sa.... %.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

Col. Weller is not much talked about;
though it is probable that if the ballot
ings are numerous, he will, towards the
end, be the most prominent Democratic
candidate. Recent signs indicate that
none Of the prominent candidates will
be elected and that the Legislature will
linally agree upon man not yet openly
and actively supported. II such man
is chosen, the probabilities are that he
will possess acknowledged abilities and
be capable of acquiring the confidence of
the country. -..~ -....a ss'.s.r. ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
Fork Deficiency.

From tables prepared by our Cincin-
natl exchanges, who have an eye always
for the porcine mortality, we learn that
the total deficiency in pork for lss0-5l
amounts TO about l22, $4,000 pounds,
equivalent 5l2,70S hogs at 200 pounds,
each. This gives US S6,000,00O less
money received this year for the single
article Of pork, than was received last
year. na# .-----l TX .ae ..a. T.
Beside this there is sponding
falling of in lard amounting to l4.263,-
3l9 pounds equivalent to 81 $50, 000.-
Here we have over seven millions Of dol
lars deficiency in the hog trade of the
west. .s'. s#E irsara-se.. r.s..a.. ..
This is confirmed by the receipts at
New Orleans Tor the two past years.
In l649-5u there were received at that
port 4,565,260 pounds bulk pork while
in 1850 but 595,l60 pounds were re-
ceivcd. In barrels and lierces there
were received in l840 so 3O3,5l4 and
in lS50.5l, blu, S6,76l. qaE ..a4 ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
U The District Court commenced

u The District Court commenced
It's session in this place on Monday last,
Judge J.. c. KNAPP presiding. Court
will in all probability continue through
next week. There is great deal of
business before the Court, which we
learn is being dispatched with commend
able speed and promp,ness. This is the
irsuappearance Of Judge X. on the bench
in this county. He lis gentleman of
talents, and as far as we can learn gives
good satisfaction.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

SURVEYOR GENERAL.-The Iowa CT
ty Republican has learned that Mr..
Booth, Surveyor General. has been re-
moved, and G.. B. Sargeaht Of Daven-
port, appointed 10 snpercede him. Mr..
s. is Lawyer of fine talents. and a
practical Surveyor, and no doubt will
make an efficient officer. He is Wing
of the Union stamp.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.

Correspondence OF the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, March, 20.
Health Of Mr.. Corpin--Nr. Hunters
IariT BM-Ohio and New FORK
Senator'S &c. liz
Mr.. Corwin is still confined 10 his
house by indisposition. But he attends
to some of his duties, and has, under his
exclusive charge, the subject of the con-
struction of Mr.. Hunters revenue act.
There is no subject that now so much
interests the business community of this
country as this identical question. The
Secretary of the Treasury has it in his
power, under the present law, to make a
new tariff. think i, has been ably and
conclusively shown, that he has the
right to consirue this act as authorizing
the assessment of duties on .freights.
If you look at the books of insHuc-
lion TO revenue officers issued since 1924,
you will fnd that orders are marked in
the margin II. d., signifying treasury
decision. In the coming year we shall
have good deal of {. d. The Circuit
Courts Of the unitea States presen, a
field, however, for contes,ing the Trea-
sury decisions. - y
Blu, my object in writing is 10 inform
the commercial men that Mr.. Corwin
has moi yet made up his circular of in.
struciions respecting Mr.. Hunters act.
No one has. as yet, any right TO say that
the Secretary will or will not consider
the law as including The freight.
| learn from very good private
source, that Judge Wade, of Ohio, just
elected as Senator of the United States
for six years, is man of talent and Of
high Wing conservative principles. He
will support the compromise measures.
Gov. Hamilton Fish, just elected SEN
ator from New York, will take an op.
portunity, at very early dav, at pub
lie dinner, to declae himself In favor of
the compromise measures, one and all.
Senator Seward is here, and called on
the President this morning. There will
be peace in the land. ION,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
VnfedictOry Of the Turkish Err


On Saturday week, Amin Bey, the
Commissioner of his Imperial Majesty,
the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, TO
the Government of the United States,
was received by the President on tile
occasion of his taking leave of him to
return to Constantinople. The several
members OF the Cabinet were present,
and Amin Bey read an address, of which
a translation is published.
The Envoy remarks that the chief OBJ
Ject of his visit was the strengthening of
those relations of friendship which have
always existed between the Sublime
Porte and our Government, and he trusts
that such has been its result. He ex-
presses his gratitude for the unbounded
hospitality and decorum, public and pri-
vate, extended TO him throughout The
country, and says:
'During the extensive tour which
have made, have observed with uncom-
mon qualification the political, social and
civil institutions of your great country,
and the resources of the nation, the ex-
tent of their commerce and agriculture,
and the wonderful progress which, in SO
brief a space of time. the people of the
United States have made in the various
branches of public industry; also, the
numerous railroads, canals, and other
useful works which their talents have
achieved; and, moreover, 1 have every
where witnessed the superior intelligence
of ihe- people Of the Uuited States,
which has elevated them 10 their present
eminent degree Of prosperity" r b.
The Presidents reply is wisely and
happily conceived; speaks Of Amin
Bey's mission here as one of the Incl
dents of The age worthy of note--com-
pliments his excellent character, and
Gays:
son your departure we make you
bearer Of our respects TO the Sultan,
your intelligent sovereign, and commend
you TO the protection Of The Almighty
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

THE PANAMA RAILRoAD.-This road
is fully graded from Navy Bay, near
Chagres, to Ga,oon, and ready for the
rails, and will be completed to that point
by July /, ls5l-to Gorgona by Janua-
ry 1, 1852, and to Panama in 1853
Engines are to be placed on the road in
May next. There are now $50 men on
the work and $50 are to be added the
LIST of March. 1a ,fatt uita 90 1,as
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
For Superintendent of Public Lsiruc
fi0n,
William G. Woodward.

az See the advertiser Of Com
stock and Brothers, of keokuk, and
Warden & Leighton, of this place. Bar
gains can be had of them, and the com.
munty should lose no time in securing
them. --. 3D.. .. -.-.r..T ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
W Mrs. swisshelm, a. ,he recent

v Mrs. Swisshelm, a. the recent
election for Mayor of Pistsburg, received
three votes. She says in relation 10 it:
ave have had two or three votes for
Congress, three for Mayor, and ever SO
many nominations for President. Oar
success in politics is amazing, and We
are almost afraid to rub our fingers over
our chin, least we should feel a pair of
incipient whiskers." |1s as# FL
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

CHAPLIN TO BE DEMANpED.-S Since
the forfeiture Of the bail of this noted
abolilonist by his appearances for
trial, the question comes up, is this man.
or can any man, charged with criminal
offence in Maryland, be released from
punishment by paying the forfeiture Of
a bond, which he gave for bis appear
ance to answer the charge! The Balti-
more Patriot answers that of course hs
cannot, and says:
"'rhe bail was for his appearance, not
to free him from trial. This Chaplin 10.
therefore, now q fugitive from justice.
and will, we understand, be demanded
by the Governor. We assume, Of course.
that he will be given up by the Gov. OF
any State. wherever he may be found
The associates of Chaplin, however,
seem to think otherwise" .....-g.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
New ORLEANS, March 90.

Advices seven days later from Yucca
tan have been received. The country
was still in a deplorable condition.
A fearful conspiracy had been dscov-
cred at Merida. II had been determined
to massacre all the inhabitants and burn
the town. II was, however, frustrated.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

w Three Cent Pieces are now be-
ing made at the u. S. Mint. They are
three quarters silver and one-quarler
copper. and about the size Of Spanish
sixteenth, slough considerably thicker.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

U It's decidedly rich to hear such a
man as Jeemss OF the Republic, talking
about the "fawning sycophancy" of any
one. la! ha! ha! why man ypu must
judge us by yourself.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

CONSULATE IMPUDENcE.-For Loco
foco editors to pirate about "bargain and
corruption" between Wings and Free
Sellers. To all such, we commend the
disgraceful bargain in Massachusetts
Jeernes, do you sake! =,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

~ VIII the Republic just put their
finger on one of those "false and SANDER.
Gus charges which we are accused OF
publishing against Mr.. Thompson! Or
are the documents "up at Charlton" as
in the case of the Post Master at Eddy
vile! Oh, Jeemes, quit those naughty
tricks, my boy. a.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
CINCINNATI, March %, p. M

The river has fallen nine inches.
The steamer Lowell, with full load,
from Pittsburgh for Wabash river, was
lost below Wheeling. a reas ssu
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
EmIcRArIoN py HUNDREDs.-The I

EMIGRATION by HUNDREDs.--The DR..
Franklin arrived at this city on Satur-
day evening last with $50 emigranls on
board for this and other points in Iowa.
On the same evening the Financier lam
ded with nearly the same number. Al
most every boat that comes up brings a
large number Of emigrants for this State.
We understand by those who have come
down the Ohio recently that the number
of emigrants vending their way west
ward exceeds that of any other season
by thousands. The probability is that
from $4,000 to 100000 will be added to
our population during the present spring.
Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

u Among other curiosities to be .ex-
hibited in the Chrystal Palace, will be
The Bible in $50 different languages.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

M. M. NOAH DEAD.--The death Of
Mordecai M. Noah, Of world wide re-
pute, as an editor. wit, aud scholar, is an
nouncsd in late New York papers,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
Tur QUINCY TRAarpy.-The Follow.

THE QUINCY TRAeIpY.--The :ollow-
ing letter was received by Coroner Bass.
from the father Of the unfortunate young
man referred 10, who has kindly placed
it in our hands for publication. says the
Quincy Patriot: $50 1@ '''@.' ~
EVANSVILLE, Ohio. Feb. %, 1851.
Lewis Bass, Coroner, Quincy, Mass.
Dear Sir: have this day received an
answer from A. Perkins, Esq, Postmas.
ter of f}raintree, relative to tine melan-
choly death of Mr.. John r. Grieve, and
his dear wife, with copy Of the inquest
and o,her documents abtainel from yon,
which places il beyond doub, that they
are our children, who, by their unfortu-
nate choice of reading the pretended
writings of ~. Davis, and similar hum.
bug works by Fowler & Wells, New
York; and also the Spirit Messenger, Of
Springfield. have been deluded, and may
no, sa, murdered, by those vendors Of
trash in the community.
You will please cause their remains to
be decen,ly buried in The burial ground
in Quincy. and cause tombstone TO DO
placed a, their grave, and let me know
the expense, and will remit payment
TO you by the first opportunity. @,
You will please return me his watch,
No. sos. English manufacture, and also
his small box of drawing Instruments
Please give my warmest thanks to Mr..
Perkins, for his kind attention, and TO
all others who have taken an interest in
this melancholy event. On the grave
stone wish 10 have the following in,crip.
ZION: afa1'r9 OIL q" "iLH
. TO the memory of 5@l al4H
; JOHN II. GRlEVE, a aai
+ a aged % years, 712'
: HANNAH BANKS, 1anan
a ag his wife, a " ..' F"
aged Is years, ana
Both of GAINESVILLE, Ohio. " o.
Deluded by the writings Of A. J. Davis.
| am, dear sir, your very obliged and
humble servent, ~ ..s..ao
aago, PETER GRIEvE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

y PENSION APPROPRIATIONS BILL.-The
following are the appropriations for rev.
dictionary and other pensions, of the
United States, for The year ending June
both, 1850:
Revolutionary pensions under
act of March Is, lS46 $5s 600
Invalid pensions s 5O0,5oO
Widows and orphans, acts July
4, 1896, and July 81. lS4S 640,76O
Widows, act July z, 1898 10000
Widows, act March 3. l643 10000.
Widows, acts June II, ls44,
and Feb. Q, and July 20, ls4s, S62,64O
Half pay pensions. widows, Z
&C., acts lss3 and 1916 10000
Total, = .l3a aat e2,ioi'3oO
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

GEN. SCoTT.-The Wing members Of
the Michigan Legislature are about 10
nominate GEN. ScoTr for the Presiden.
cy. T ..f ...... .N.t. ...s ..H
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
DEN MARK.

Ii is stated that the convention has
been concluded between Austria and
Denmark. Denmark proposes to enter
the Austrian Customs Union, and to a.
bolsh the Constitution OF March, 1913.
In case of the extinction of the male
line of the House, the Crown is to re-
vert to the Duke of OlGenburg.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

~ The Mormon women OF Beaver
Island, Lake Michigan, wear pantaloons
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

Bowie knives are now made with the
following inscription on them: 'Ihe
common lar Of .frkansds."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
AUSTRIA.

ii Austria has granted full and entire am
nesty TO the refugees, on condition that
they will make no attemp, to re-enter
Hungary; eight of these are expected
in Turkey, and are to remain till further
orders; among those eight is Kossuth.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
A LIST OF LETTERS,

ID EMAINING IN TIE POST or
HI FICE AT OTTUM WA, IOWA.
on the 3lst day of March, 1851, which,
if not taken out before the 30lh day Of
June. 1851, will be sent 10 The Gensra
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04

Lummis James w 2Waltenbache Geo
H Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised" +,
a R. II. WARDEN, p, M.
r April lst, 1851. .,,aa 49,. .a.... i
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-04
HANNAH BANKS,
aged Is years.

Both of GAINESVILLE, Ohio. W D.
Deluded by the writings Of A. J. Davis.
! am, dear sir, your very obliged and
humble servent, ~. ..r..a
vrg9r PETER GRIEVE.