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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

FOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS DyDR-
TED FROM BosToN.-It is stated that on
Wednesday evening last, about seven
o'clock, a man called at the house Of
Flanders Newbegin, in Biddeford, Me-,
aud told Mrs. N. that her husband had
sent for his yalise, which he wanted at
his store in order to close some business.
She took it from under the bed and de-
livered il to the man, at the front door
in the act Of doing which, the wind blew
her light out, so that she did not obtain
a distinct view of his features. 1t then
occurred to her that she might have done
wrong, and Fastening to the store she
asceriained from her husband that he
had not sehi for his valise! 1t contained
$4,000 or $4,000, which Mr.. New
begin had packed up preparatory TO
coming to Boston the next day for the
purchase of dry goods, in which he is
an extensive dealer. He offers $1,000
reward for the recovery of the money.
Post.
We arc sorry for Mr.. "Newbegin,"
but he has such good name that we
suppose he can easily begin again.
@ Boston Advertiser.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
william G.. Woodward.

This gentleman called upon US, few
days ago, and requested us to state that
his name has been used as candidate
for "Public Instruction." without his
consent, and he does not wish TO rum
Since our interview with Mr.. Woodward,
which was but for moment, our Iowa
Wing exchanges have come to hand, all
OF which contain the name of Mr.. Wood
ward for the Office spoken of, and are
much elated in being SO fortunate as to
have the pleasure of supporting so worthy
and competent a person for that high and
responsible station. We are extre mely
sorry that this matter was not brought,
about sooner than it has, so as to give
ample time for the Wings to prepare for
action. .t -E.
After rejecting over the matter. and
Witnessing the unanimity of the Wing
press in favor of Mr.. Woodward, we
can come to no other conclusion, than
that he mus! be the Independent Wing
candidate Tor Superintendent of Public
Instruction. However much il is against
his will and inclination TO run, he can
have no objection to the people supper
ting and voting for HIM. He is far SUI
perior, in every respect, 10 the present
incumbent, and one who will discharge
the duties of the office with more faith
luiness and correctness, if elected, than
has ever been done before. " ..
We have no idea of letting Mr.. Ben
ton walk over the track, "solilary alone,".
nor are the people willing he should do
so, either, Then let us rally around
MIR. Woodward and cleo. him.
PosTscRIPT.-Since the above was writ
ten and in type, we have received let
ter from Mr.. Woodward, dated Iowa
City, March ID, in which he states he
will run. He has not sough: the Office,
nor did he wish to be candidate; but
as the people have nominated him by
reclamation, and as il is now too late to
bring out another candidate, he acqnies-
ces in their decision.
We hope, now, that some effort will
be made to elect him, and place him in
| a position which he will honor and Of
which he is worthy. |, is an important
office, ard should be filled by compe-
tent man. Mr.. Benton is not fit for the
Office, he not possessing talent. education
or business capacity sufficient to dis
charge the various duties appertaining to
that office. -Muscaiine Journal. ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC fNsrRUc-
rIoS.-The Iowa Republican falls in
with the suggestion that William G.
Woodward be run as an independent
candidate for Superintendent Of Public
instruction. Ii give long article upon
the derelictions OF duty OF Thomas II.
Benton. Jr, and gives better reason
than we were before aware of, why Mr..
Benton did not, as the law directs him TO
do, visit the School districts in the State
and lecture before the scholars. lie was
absent attending to his own business!
He was making preparations TO go to
California, regarding his golden trip as OF
more importance than the educational in
.erests OF the State. Mr.. Woodward
does not wish to run: bu, we apprehend
the matter has gone too far now for him
to in,erpose any objections to the use OF
his name. It's important that the office
should be in other hands-and If the peo-
pie wish to know what has become OF
that $4,000 that Mr.. Benton cannot ac-
count for, let them elect Mr.. Woodward,
and he will ferrit il out. S
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
Our Country AbrOad---Impres-
siOns i'm Germany.

A German correspondent of the Phil.
adelphia Bulletin eloquently writes oil
the colossal impressions which the PEG.
pie of Europe begin more fully to enter.
tain of our country, as they read Of its
extraordinary progress which the census
returns so surely Indicate:
"But never has the growth of material
interests so surprised the world, as thai
! brought 10 light ny the late census Of the
I United States. The statistics are mostly
copied in the foreign papers, and such
/ gigantic strides in wealth and population
are looked upon with wonder here in the
old world. Men say, and with truth, |
suppose, that the history of mankind has
no parallel to such steady, unexcited,
firmly laid progress. And | hare no
question that the next ten years will
show an increase Of emigration from
these countries Of continental Europe,
which will be more as.ounGing-and be
it remembered, too, an emigration OF
thorough, Industrious laborers and me-
chanics, the best perhaps. that we could
have from Europe. | find men every
where in these German States dissatis
fed with the condition of their country,
and, fearful for the future, looking eagerly
! to the free land over the waiers-men
often, too. not at all among the ignorant
classes. This is especially true of the
smaller States, like Saxony, which can
gain nothing from these wars and distur-
Dances, and may lose everything.
"ll must make you at home look anx.
iously around a, this immense foreign
element inlusing itself into our country,
It's society, and into the spiri. which is
to form its new ins ,ituiions. However,
as mixture of races in the worlds his
tory has ever in.igora!ed any single
stock, and as the English language o.
the fu'ure--is an amalgamation of all
languages, we need no. fear perhaps for
this corresponding amalg amation Of ma
tions-this meeting together Of nearly
all races Of the earth on our wide, richly
stored land. 1t is a grand experiment,
however, and men watch anxiously the
issue"
Is there an American
. -"With soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own my native land!
If such there be, 60 mark him WELL
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
TTr. Webster aud llis vile Ira.
dssccr.

Mr.. Allen, an Abolition member oI
the House OF Representatives from Mas.
sachusetts, few days previous TO the
adjournment OF Congress, charged MIR.
| Webster with demanding and receiving
$4,000 from the New York and Bos-
ton Merchants as a condition Of his ac-
ceptance Of the Secretaryship. Mr..
Webster authorised Mr.. Ashmur of the
same Stale, to say upon the floor of the
! House that it was base and malicious
falsehooG. Whercupon Allen pledged
himself to make good his charge. The
evidence he adduces, so far, however,
from sustaining him, proves clearly that
The charge is base abrication-"con-
ceived in iniquity and brought forth in
SIM" A dasmrdly and cowardly stab,
aimed at the character Of this truly great
man, has recoiei with double force and
whitening efiec; upon its vile auii,:.1r.
So great was tie DISCUS; c-ud contempt
felt by the members Of the House, thai
they ,etused to entertain a motion laade
by Mr.. Julian IAN Abolition member
from Indiana. to raise Committee to
Investigate the charge. Surely MIR. AL
len had not the fear of the miserable
fate of Ingersoll, of Pennsylvania, be-
fore his eyes, when he volunteered to
take the slanderer's place and meet the
slanderer's doom. ...... a..a ...-
But why this base attempt 10 injura
the Secretary of State! Mr.. Webster,
moved by broad, noble patriotism,
in5tigated by an honest and generous ma
tlre has stood forth as one of noble
band Of patriots, to defend and save this
glorious Union in the dark hours of per-
il through which it has recently passed,
and this is cause enough with such men
as Allen, Chase, Hale d Co., - who are
scattering broadcast the seeds of sedi-
ton and treason 10 the Am erican conied-
eracy-to abuse and SANDER him. Let
every lover Of the Union which secures
to us so many immunities and privileges,
frown upon the vile traducer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

misunderstanding of the recent
shameful attack on the Secretary of State,
made in Congress, the N. Y. CONNER
cial Advertiser says:
We have rarely seen a more marked
demonstration of popular indignation,
mingled with contempt for the assailant,
than that provoked in the city of Wash
lngton, among men of all parties, by MIR.
Aliens assault upon Mr.. Webster, in
the House of Representatives. We
were gratilied with such universal SEN
timent, for several reasons, but especially
for its display of that inherent respect
for member of the national Admins
tralion which OVERRIDE party predilec-
lions, and made all feel that the country,
and no, the man, had been slandercd.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
Mr. Allen and his Endcrser Of
the ETniOn.

The Boston papers, by yesterday
mail, all have references 10 Mr.. Aliens
charges agains, Mr.. Webster, and il
ever man was essentially used up in
doube.quick time, this Aboliiionst is
the man. After the editor of the Union
has endorsed, we should like TO ce how
small hole he could creep through.
The following is from the Boston Bee:
Mr.. Aliens authority, il is stated, is q
gossipping story, about a letter written
by Mr.. Webster to Mr.. Haven, and
shown TO Collector Gteely, who retailed
its contents. Now Mr.. Haven emphat-
ically denies that there was any aIlusion
10 pecuniary matters in letter which he
received from Mr.. Webster, stating that
the Department OF State had been ten
dere1i 10 him-and Mr.. Greedy has pub.
lished The following letter: ....
IL MCLEAN STREET,
Thursday evening.
To the Editors of the Atlas: In the
evening papers of This date, under the
Geographic head, | notice the following
item: .a -@..... a t" We
The CHARGES AGAINST Mn WEBSTER.
The Washington correspondent Of
the New York Herald telegraphs con-
corning the charge against MIR. Webster
as follows: a~~-
The facts appear TO be, that Mr.. Web
ster wrote 10 the Sub Treasurer. Mr..
Haven, that he had been offered The
State Department, but could not accept
il unless his friends would make up
what he would sacrifice pecuniarily by
accepting s e
Mr.. Haven showed the letter 10 Col
lector Greedy, who at the time told its
contents TO Mr.. Oils, member from
Maine, who was present. MIR. Otis has
divulged the matter to Congressman. 1t
is whispered that Peter Harvey, brought
on the Boston funds, and A. G. Benson
the New York funds. .
Will you have the goodness to say Ia
your paper of to morrow, that this state
men!, so far as it refers TO me, is utterly
untrue. r.-..... ... ..,
Mr.. Haven never showed me any
such letter, nor have l ever made any
such statement to Mr.. Otis or anybody
else. Your obi servant, r.....-.-.
.. p. GREEDY, JR.
So much for the charge of Mr.. Allen
IA charge which will recoil against him
with double force, and will efectIallv
prevent his representing Tor rather mis-
representing the State again. Our neigh
Dor of the Courier wittily remarks that
"Mr. Allen has very peculiar sort of
ambition, and one that is likely to recon-
mend itself to the taste of very few per.
sons beside him. Most people, whose
minds do not labor under a singular per-
version, prefer to leave favorable im-
preston upon the world when they
Withdraw from the public notice. But
Mr.. Allen chooses to go out like the foul
end of tallow candle. with most un-
savory odor. There is no accounting
for tastes" ......a... ...... !
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

In that religo-politico, slave-law-hating
paper in New Y ork, "1he Independent"
edited by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
he has allowed his prejudice TO get him
into tight place, whence he cannot
well escape, without getting very gener-
ally laughed at by the whole county,
The circumstances are given below
Mr.. Beecher had penned an article in.
tended to be severer than usual against
the "atrocious bargain'--in the course
of which he expressed himself as fol-
lows. ..-....
! ave have stated a supposed case
Look at real one, as the telegraph last
week reported it,. A woman has lived
many years in Cincinnati; has hardly
been known to be colored at all, but is
cla!med by man from the South as his
"property;" is sworn to as such, and is
carried off to her fate. "Her price," il
is Significantly added, "is three thousand
dollars And the insaliate lusts of the
man who can afford it are TO be graiified
on this lovely and defenceless woman.
under shelter of the law which our gov
eminent executes; under the very sliad-
ow of the flag which the nation makes
honored!
"And yet we are told to "be quica"
under this; and she is-,old that she must
not resist! Is there man on earth, who
ever knew the love of sister, whose
blood ever bounded at the kiss of the
loved, who does not know that this is
hlse?-who does not know that the
right of seli-preservation strikes deeper
here than The obligation to maintain what
is called "civil order!" Verify, il would
seem that the very wires that bore the
intelligence TO us, must have trembled
like pulse tina. throbs with horror, un-
der the burden OF the news! that every
breeze along their course must have how
led their contempt for nation that en-
durcs this!"
And. now for the cream Of The joke:
ave clip the above, says the Roches.
ter American, from the Independent,
religo-Abolition journal in New York.
as most beautiful instance of misplaced
sympathy. The writer, who, by the
way Is Olc vi tIic ilCSt ClOQutIll pTedCu~e
ers in "ihe city of churches" has
been unable to express his Indignation
and hate in terms sufficiently strong,
when his premises are hypothetical, and
he borrows thunder from the '.lightning
lne," and has fair field for eloquent de-
clama.ion and fine writing.
at is only necessary to state that tha
y
"case" SO eloquently depicted above, is
telegraph humbug, the creation of
some Western wag, and relates to Meth
ing else than the ex,radi,ion of Powers
"Greek Slave" TO the Southern gentle
man who drew j, as prize in the Art
Union! Doubtless the howl of Joy SET
up by the Abolitionists at the prospect Of
such magnihcent opportunity for "Bun-
conbe elocuiion," will taper off into a
mos, heart rendering dimi,uendo squeak.
when il discovers that this "lovely and
defenceless woman" is as safe under the
American flag as if she were double
marble"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

The United States Mail steamer Bal
tic, which has left New York for Liver
pool, had among her passengers DIR. Ben
jamin Silliman, Professor Of Geology.
&c., in Yale College, and his son pro-
fessor Silliman, Jr., Of the same institu-
ton, who visit Europe for the purpose
chiefly of making geological explora-
ton of the central and southern portions
of that Continent. The Post states that
Immediately on.reaching Liverpool, they
will proceed to the continent, and after
visiting the volcanic region Of cen
trail France, will make the tour of Italy,
visiting Vesuvius and E,na, and will re-
turn to England in time to attend meet
ing of the British Academy of Science,
which takes place at Ipswich. in July.
They will subsequently, visit Switzer-
land and the Alps, and return to this
country in the autumn. s.,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
u Since Mr.. Benton has been nom

" Since Mr.. Benton has been NOM
mated by the Locofocos for the office Of
Superintendent of Public Instruction, he
has commenced canvassing the State to
lecture on education, and also to election
eer for himself. Before his nomination he
could not end leisure to devote any time.
to this subject, although the constitutions
of the Stale makes il incumbent upon
him to do SO. When he sees tina, he is
likely to loose his pet Office, he leaves
home Immediately, making preten,ion
to lecture, but a, the same time working
more for himself than for the benefit oc
the people. When election is near az
hand, he can find time to lecture, but at
no other period. Will the people sup
port such man who will neglect their
interests! Will the people supper,
man who will attend to his duties only
about election time! We think not.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
HAyRE DE GRACE, Feb. %,

An unknown assassin entered the
house of Mr.. Crogsdon last night, near
Georgetown Cross Roads, Kent county,
Md, and sho. Mr.. Crogsdon. The as
sassin then entered the room of Mrs. c.,
who was confined in bed by sickness,
and shot her and her sister who was at
tending her. The fiend, upon making
his escape from the House, met the SER
want, who he also shot. All of the per-
sons have since died. tits yet a mystic
ry who did The deed, or what motives
they could have had for such an act.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
Don't Get Mad.

One of our subscribers, pretty
shrewd fellow, by the way, says he was.
thinking seriously of stopping his paper.
on account Of seeing Sloan's advertise
ment in ii so much: But before he did
any thing desperate, he came to reali--
zing sense of a very troublesome corn
that affected his larboafd little toe
What does he do now! He just gets q
box of Sloan's Ointment, and cured the
corn Immediately. He says now. there
is nothing Objectionable in advertising q,
valuable medicine. We don't believe ne
would take paper that does not recon-
mend i,.--Kenosha. (Wis.) Telegraph,
May 3, 1850.
See Sloan's advertisement in another
column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
Extra Session Of Senate.

" ASHINGION, hdICH lS.
A motion was made to adjourn sine
die tomorrow; laid on the table.
A letter was received from the Presi-
dent, with accompanying correspondence
with Turkey, relative to Hungarian ref
ugees. One letter to Daniel Webster
informs him when the time the Sublime
Porte promised 10 retain the refugees,
expires. Another letter from the Hon.
Daniel Webster To Mr.. Marsh, u. s.
Consul at Const antinople, urges him to
prevail on the Porte not to renew any
Niipnlations with any power for the de-
tention of the Hungarans, and to say
to the Porte that if he will allow Kos
su,h and his companions to leave, they
will find a vessel ready to convey them
to our shores. The Secretary of the
Senate was authorized to have this letter
and accompanying documents printed
this session.
The Senate then went into executive
session, and confirmed the following
nominations I'hos. A. II. Nelson,
Commissioner TO China; Il. Butler King.
Collector at San Francisco; Mr.. Pendle-
ton, Appraiser at San Francisco; Rob't
Gardner, Collector at Beverly; A. F.
Owens, Chas. Bradley and e. Edgar,
Appraisers large; Geo. A. Washington,
Register St. Augustine, Florida; Sam'l
Rokol, Consul to Chile; Thos. Wolf,
Collector a. Memphis; ]. Wilson. Col
leetor at Oregon; Sampson p. Moore
and VIM. M. Mathews, Appraisers al
Oregon; Geo. p. Metal, Collector at Or
egon City; A. LELAND, Surveyor, Mil
waukie; Ed. G. Ward, Collector at Co
lumbia; F. w. Belden, Collector at Cor
pus Christi, Texas; Bennett and Brown,
Consuls for ports in South America
The nomination of Mr.. Easily as Com
missioner of Public Buildings, was un-
der consideration, and the Senate adj
journed without coming to any eonclu-
sion. # # .#
The nomination Of Goodrich, Consul
for Paris, was rejected.
4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

The ARMy.-The Washington cor
respondent Of The Louisville Courier,.
writes on the Sd, that the regiment Of
Mounted Rihemen now stationed in Or
egon, has been ordered to Texas, where
they will be remounted for active ser.
vice on that frontier; and that the 7th
regiment of Infantry will be sent 10 Or
egon, as soon as they can crosa the
Plains. Ii is also stated, that General.
Brooke is to be sent to the Pacific coast.
and that Gen. Persifer f. Smith is 70,
assume command in Texas.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

ry We don't like to make merry over
the feuds and troubles of others, but the
temptation for retaliation is so strong al
the present time that we don't leel that
we can resist it. Last summer, when
we had nearly all the Locofoco papers
in this part OF the State OH us, and the
small fry politicians of the "unterrilied''
TO boot, friend Morgan of the Telegraph,
enjoyed himself at our expense very
much. This was called the fighting
District. How is ii now! Why the ia
bles are turned, and the lowering ele-
men,s of strife are thickening around
the brow of the General. Missiles
are flying in from every side, and the
General will have soon, in spite of his
merry-making nature, and witty reioris,
to take the fell against more than his
friend of the Gazette. BY the way, the
"GREAT UNKNOWN" of the Gazette
stands on his reserved, or false dignity,
as he don't notice smaller sheets when
they meet and confuie his false premises,
and expose his double-dealing and soph,
is,ry. As TO his real dignity and stand
ing, we know nothing and care less; but
one thing we do know that he lays him
self open TO side slashes in pitched
battle more than any editor in the State
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
Vote of thanks to Mr.. webster

In the House the following joint reso-
luton was finally passed:
Resolued, That the thanks of this
Legislature are eminently due to Daniel
Webster, aid that they be and are here
by rendered to him, for the very able
and patriotic manner in which he has
vindica,ed the well established principles
of the government of the United States,
in regard TO its intercourse with foreign
nations in his letter to Chevalier Hulse.
mann, Charge dAllairs from the Gov
eminent of Austria TO the United States,
dated December LIST, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
r. Messrs. Sr.NIy. of North CaIoli

Il Messrs. STANLY, of North Caroli-
ma, and INGE, of Alabama, having accused
each other of blackguardism in the
House of Representatives. left Washing
ton and fought bloodless duel. This
of course re-established their honor and
proved that neither of the honorable gen.
ileme was BLACKBOARD. A reconcile
alton then took place, and the disttn-
guishcd parties returned warm friends.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
TT Wisconsin and Illinois have both

TT Wisconsin and Illinois have both,
by their Legislatures, recently passed
bills submitting the question Of Banks
or no Banks to the people. All the
other States have already Banks. But
Iowa Democrats are too Locofocoish TO
trust The people. Hence, in the Legis-
lature. they vote down every effort made
10 submit this and other questions to the
people, by amending the State Consiitu-
tion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
For Superintendent of Public Msiruc
.s ton, --sH
William G. Woodward.
O, Yes! O, Yes!

The District Court of Wapello county
commences its term OH the last Mon
day in this month. ....... .s..-..
The same Court for Appanoose coun-
ty commences its mex, term on the l2th
day OF May next. a s-"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21
" We notice several Of our exchar

TBr We notice several Of our exchan,
ges are complaining about the irregalari-
~ of The mails. II must be true in those
neighborhoods, gentleman, as Mrs. Par
tinglon said: "The males (mails) cant
be depended on. But up this way we
have no reason TO complain, for our
males are qni,e regular.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-03-21

tF The Locofoco papars are growing
about electing Locofoco Governor in
kentucky at the mex, election. When
Lazarus w. Powell, (the Locoloco can
didate,) is elected Governor, Jeems OF
the Republic will stand some chance of
getting the nomination for County Judge!
Both probable, very!