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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
Insurrection i'm south America.

NEW DIRK, July 3.
Advices from Bogota 10 May %,
state that an instruction had broken on,
in the provinces of Paste and Jugerro.
Gen. Franco had proceeded with a
force Of 500 men TO The scene of rebel
lion at Paste, and succeeded in driving
the rebels from their quarters. He after
wards discovered that about 400 of them
had escaped into ECUADOR. Gen. Fran.
60 then proceeded to Jugerro. where a
desperate battle ensued. Many lives
were lost on both sides, and many rebels
were taken prisoners. The insurgents,
having been totally defeated, took refuge
in the adjoining province of Ecuador,
leaving their dead and wounded OH the
field. The head of the insurgents also
escaped into Ecuador.
Much excitement existed al Bogota.
Congress had passed law abolishing
slavery in the Republic.
u Another disgraceiul riot had occurred
in Tobago between the natives and for
eigners. No lives were lost.
We have Panama papers OF June l6.
The steamer Aspinwall, while on her
way down from Gorgona to Chagres,
was ran into by the steamer Gorgona.
The conclusion is described as dreadful.
but none were injured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
WASHINGTON, JULY Ii

" AsHlNGIONs July IL
Daniel Webster has rendered lls res
ignation of Secretary Of State, owing to
his health, which requires a protracted
absence. The President has urged him
strongly to retain it, conserving to any
arrangements he NAV desire 10 adopt -
Mr.. Webster will sail for Europe about
the middle Of August, and remain abroad
until the re.assembling OF Congress.
In order to relieve the President of en-
barrassment, his resignation vii. be pla-
ced in his hands 10 be acted upon as he
may decide. There is no interruption
of any kind between Mr.. Webster and
the Cabinet, or between him and the
President.
Don Phillip Molina, Envoy and Min.
lister Plenopentiary from Costa Rica, ar
rived yesterday and presented hiscreden
iials and was received as Charge d AT.
fairs of the Republic Of Guatemala.
The President has recognized Joa.
quinn Macias Satresteqre as Consul oil
Spain at San Francisco, and Frederick
II. Still as Consul for Texas.
The President has approved the ind
ing of the late Court Martial, in the case
of Gen. ralcott, acquiiiiog him Of al
the charges preferred.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
Reckless y,,,any.

! In the case of the Michigan conspira-
tors, now on trial at Detroit, Jacob Wul.
liver testified that Filey. the Prices. and
himself moved the track al Michigan
Centre, on the 18th or 10Th OF August
last, and that the train ran off; that FIJI
ley and the Prices said they did not care
how many might be killed-that if wit
ness said word aboutit they would kill
him; that in September witness and Fill.
ley laid a stick twelve feet long, foot
wide, aud seven or eight inches thick. a
cross the track over a culgert; that TIE
+, train was injured and detained; that Fitch
The next day said it was good trick; at
another time in September helped Filley
TO pry up the switch bar, but the train
threw il back TO its place, and no dam
age was done; Filley said the object was
10 injure the company all they could;
at another time a peice oil iron was plac-
ed on the rail alta switch, but did not
throw the train of; Fitch said they must
not take anything from his house to pu,
on the track, as then he would be sus.
pected; to take anything else; several OF
them stoned the cars about that time;
heard the passengers halloo; Williams,
Corwin, Filley, and witness stoned them
again: heard passengers scream; Fitch
said "it was right-give'em hell; never
knew stones thrown al freight train;
the object was to make people afraid to
go across the road, so they would 90 a.
round the lakes; Fitch said he did not
care d--n ifpeople were killed on the
road; they knew better than 10 come
that way; these matters were in print,
it was their own business if they risked
their lives; the cars were stoned again ON
the 4th Of January; heard cries in the
cars; henrd Filley, Corwin, Fitch,
Williams, Prices, Gleason. l.. Chaplin,
say they would swear each other clear,
in case of any arrest, Fitch said they
could no. be convicted, as they would all
hang together, and they could get wit
nesses enough to swear them clear;
named several; that but one was ever
sent TO State prison from that town, and
that he was d--n fool; as was about
to leave town, Fitch told me that il would
tuin him and the rest 10 have me reveal
what ! knew: told me if was not salts
fed, to go TO the barn and take wheat
till | was; did not take any wheat; Fill
ley afterward said they would kill me il
exposed them; said they would not all
be convicted, and some one would be
left to kill me.
Gross ETdnaiaed.-Heard Filley,
Corwin. Williams, Champlin, Woulton,
and Fitch, say they were determined TO
carry out their plans till the railroad
would pay up COR damage done in killing
cattle, &c; witness was dissatisfied with
Filley, because he hid not pay him
wages enough, aud charged Sc or SO
for liquor; told this to Fitch before he
offered me the wheat; did no, claim pay
for putting distractions on the track; am
at work for the company: nothing was
offered me for putting distractions on the
track.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
RRlv Al o r T Fl E
C. A N A ID A.
New YoRK. July s, P. ".


The Canada from liverpool with
dates to 2Sth June. arrived at Halifax at
2 o'clock, A. M. She brings 40 passen-
gers.
The Washington from New York ar
rived at Cowes on the 9th Of June.
The ship Halcyon from Liverpool for
New York, was fallen in with on the
ll,h June dismasted, having also lost
her rudder. by the VIM. Ii. Wharton,
which had just arrived from Mobile
The VIM. III. Wharton took off las
passengers and part of the crew Of the
Halcyon; the remainder were taken on
hoard the Connecticut, from Mobile for
Liverpool, which left the wreck shortly
after the Wharton. The Halcyon had
about 800 passengers and was dismast-
ed in severe gale on the 9Th Of June.
ENGLAND.
Some little progress has heen made in
Parliamentary business. In the House
Of Lords, Lord Camrbelrs registry bill
had been read third time. The case
of the Indian native Prince, against
whom an Illegal government prosecution
had been carried on, had been brought
10 the attention of the Lords.
The receipts at the Crystal Palace on
the Goth uli. were about 42700.
A violent hail storm and tornado pass
ed over Yorkshire in the early part of
the week, causing considerable destruc-
ton of property.
The heat in London has been very
oppressive, the thermometer being al 30
deg. in the shade.
The overland mail brings advices by
mail and telegraph via Marseills. The
news is of little importance. A terrible
typhon occurred al Ceyloa on Is! May.
and at Madras on the 5h; nearly 30 yes.
sells with valuable cargoes, were lost.
FRANCE.
The only important discussion in the
Assembly is the revision of the Consli-
tuition; petitions in favor OF the measure
continue to flow in from all parts of the
country.
ITALY.
We have advices from Rome Of the
10Th. Signor Evangelini, Chancellor TO
the Holy Consulate, was assassinnated
on the 18th.
Beyond some alarm manifested at the
speed of socialist doctrines, nothing OF
importance has occurred.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
Coon TESTIMONY.

The Louisville Courier thus speaks Of Bulls Saysarara
We have been shown, by Mr. John Bull proprietor ~
that worlrcnowned preparation, Bulls Fluid ytratt If
Sarsaparilia original genuine, and beautiful ctrr
addressed to him by the accomplished lady ~ the
most eminent old physicians in the West giving detailed
account Of Of the astonishing per-
formed alone 10y the OF Bulls Sarsapsrilla"
This most excellent and charming lady had long suffered
from prolapsus uteri huor abus. piles and chronic zs
Of the stomach and digestive organs and deranacnt If
the whole system, attended with distressing erup-
ton sick headache, and violent attacks crsmp After
rxhaustng all Of her husbands Skill and applying MANY
celebrated medical gentlemen, both mt home and ara.
and asa using great quantities of sTownsends Sarpa-
ra, without the slightest relief she induced
"John Bulls Sa!saparla.s And what the happy
result After the Of few bottles perfect aud
ieru curcthe lady restored TO perfect health AID To r
usual low Of spirits. ~ ~
real qualification than could the possession at
less wealth. And whether he aceumulaes wealth
by the sale of his truly valuable Medicine being author
is glory and honor enongh; and he say the world,
without fear Of contradiction, in my poverty
lieved human suffering than did Stephen Girnrd u
John Jacob Astor with their Millions
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

The LATE MEXICAN CLAIM FRAUD.--
MIR. Charles w. Davis, Secretary of the
late Mexican Board, in a letter to the In
telligencer, says, that if forgery has been
perpetrated upon the Commission, that
any Jury in the country, backed by the
same evidences and certificates of charac-
ter from gentlemen of high standing in the
army, would have been deceived, and have
given large amount of damages in favor
OF the claimant, The Intelligencsr states
that the alleged fraudulent claimant is now
in Europe, and that the assertion that he
had received only portion of the claim is
incorrect -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
MARRIED,

On Thursday the 10Th inst, by Rev.
William Manson, J. p. MERRILL to
Miss HARRIET f. HENDERSON,
all of Appanoose county.
May God bless the happy couple
May their days be days Of peace and
plenty; and may their time be devoted
TO morality and money making: and
their house provided with all the COM
forts and necessaries of life, such as pr
ETY., pickles, pots and kittles, benches,
brooms, benevolence, bread, cheese, char
ity, crackers, faith, flour, affection, sin.
ceriiy. onions, integrity, vinegar, virtue
and wisdom. PIlENIX.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
Notice to Females,

John Bulls Sarsaparla Is of the greatest female
medicines in existence. In those numerous casrs
where the constitution Is ebated the energy
lesscned when the efforts of nature weak and IL cint
profuse and overweight when the face Is pale
colore the strength feeble aud yielding the spirit
bed and depressed the health broken mind shaken, ad
consequently the happiness destroyed-then Bulls
parlla is sovereign remedy 1t assists nature in -r
formance of her duty, braces the whole system,
permanently the natural energies obstrctons
checks creates pure and healthy blood and mpars
health and happiness We're ladies generally adopt the
of this Medicine, would far less suffering, disease
and unhappness among them than exists health would
take the place of disease the cheek would succeed the
palld aee should have smiles instead Of tears per-
haps happy long life instead Of short by disease
made miserable by continued suffering and afiction
At that critical period termed the Of le which H.
often attended with much danger Bulls Sarsapara is
found to exert most beneficial effect All ladies approach
ing this crisis should he appraised of this fact avail
themselves Of this valuable Medicine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

70 The alledgcd fraud on the govern.
ment in the matter of the Mexican
claims is said to have been committed
by DR.. G. A. Gardiner, now in Europe.
A Washington paper states that the Dis
,rict Attorney is engaged in preparing pa
pcrs to be sent abroad for his arrest
The claim was for damages incurred by
being expelled from certain silver mines
in San Louis Potosi, on the approach OF
the American forces in 1916. The
amount of money advanced was $685.
$50, Of which w. w. Corcoran was
paid sl07, 1877, and Gardener the bal
lance. - Hawk-Eye,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

The RIvER.-All the stores on the
Levee, we believe, are free from water
on the first floor, and have been put in
order for business. The Levee is near.
clear Of water, but a tremendous quaint.
~ of sand and soil has accumulated M.
on il, which it viii take some days to
remove. The authorities are busily a,
work, and will leave nothing undone 10
pnt the wharf in order for business. -
No. Rsra6!ica,,, l4fh inst. a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
New YoRK. July 0.

Reilly, the author of the Wilkins
burg tragedy. he killed his wife and her
mother, and dangerously wounded q
third person, has been fully committee!
for trial.
The Senate Of this Stae has passed a
kill abolishing tolls on Railroads IN
A cotton factory in Conway, Mas,
was burnt to-day. Loss $40, 900; in
sured for $1,000.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
RHEUMATISM CURED,

Let all who suffering under the agonizing
Rheumatism read the following and what
for them, ii they will the infallible remedy:
UycsrowS. KY. May ", ISIS.
Mn. JoHS Bull: Deor iSr,-For the last three wears
have been afflicted with Rheumatism Of the
acter at times i'm the greatest agony of pain
every remedy could procure Tor the disease but
permanent relief until induced your prrJars-
ton of Sarsapara which has entirely cured Of Ehc
matism, and greatly improved my general health riore
than any medicine ever used have been ain
for several months and have doubt the is pera
nent and recommend II the best medicine fer
rheumatism. ISHAM BRIDGES.
1t is useless to produce further testimony in favor this
great remedy 1t has only be tried and proved
vince the public of its superior efficacy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
More DiabolicaI Malisnitx

Of the Michigaa Conspiraters-.M-
tempt to bioU up the Central n. r..
Depot-Isco men Burned.
The May Flower, running between
Buffalo and Detroit. in connection with
the Central Railroad brought up 10 De-
troi'. on her Saturday nights trip, box
marked in The usual way, as though con-
tanning goods, and directed Detroit"
&c.
With other freight it was deposited in
the big warehouse or depot, belonging
10 the Central Railroad. Early Sunday
morning there was terrible explosion
heard in the direction of the Depot, and
on examination it was found said box
was one of those internal machines used
by the Michigan eonspirators 10 set fire
to or blow up buildings by slow match.
One OF the gang not yet arrested. no
doubt, intended to blow up the boat,
which belongs to the Central Railroad,
or else the Depot. No great damage
was done, except that two innocent per-
sons were disabled by The fiendish oper-
atoms.
The history Of the country does not
furnish accounts of a more extensive con.
spiracy, or more malignant banditti than
this. Il overshadowed the whole State
OF Michigan, and seems to have in league
every rogue throughout the Union. Their
schemes of plumber are not yet half de-
veloped. They are now on trial at De-
iroi,, are defended by Senator Seward,
of New York, with what success re-
mans to be seen.- Cleveland Piaindeal-
or Of the End inst. TssYg
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
SLOAN'S
Popular Medicines
Are sold by Gaiinger g. Snodgrass,
Ottumwa. Iowa.
81 IA Ms
Family Ointment.

Family ointment,
Is MID, Safe. Thorough, andfhe great
est External Remedy erer used. II
is composed of Tegefa6ie Extracts,
and possesses porer unequailed ia
the annals of Medicine for the cnre
of Aaflamn,afo'y Diseases.
Itisunlversally acknowledged to be an
infallible remedy in every case where il
has been faithfully applied on the hu-
man system, for promoting Insensible
Precipitation, and is invaluable in all dis
eases of the flesh. Obstinate Ulcers,
Old Sores, Chilblains and
STRAINED LIMBS,
Can be relieved of rain and all in1ama.
ton. and cured Immediately By free use
of Sloan's Ointment
FOR BURNS,
Sloan's Ointment has no equal II re-
lieves all pain in few minutes, and heals
rapidly, without leaving a scar.
scALD HEAD.
Every case Of this troublesome complaint
can be cured with Sloan's Ointment, if the
directions are strictly followed.
PILES.
Slolns Ointment affords immediate relief
and has cured hundreds of cases after al
other remedies had failed.
GROUP.
At the approach of its rattle, can be i'm
mediately arrested by free use of Sloan's
Ointment.
BALD HEAD.
Sloan's Ointment removes all inflammation
from the scalp, consequently vigorous
growth Of hair follows.
SORE THROAT.
And cutaneous Eruptions, Sore Nipples,
Sore Breasts, Diseases of the Eye, Ague in
the Face, Rheumatic Pains, contracted
cords, Pain in the Side, Back, and other
parts of the system, boils, bruises, Fresh
wounds, and every kind of sore contain
ing the least particle of inflammation are
permanently cured by this great remedy.
HEALING VIRTUES.
1t is FACT, authenticated here. as well
as all over the State, and indeed the whole
western states, that Sloan's medicines have
obtained wide spread celebrity and repu-
tation, to which they are Justly entitled by
their ''healing virtues" and powers. We
are not among those who are prone to en-
endorse every patent humbug that comes
along, and in this instance have. delayed
our endorsement until we have been able
to make assurance double sure, not only
by testing them personally ourselves, but
from the testimony of numerous portion
of the community living around US Hill
nois Globe, April ID, 1880.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
PneENIX STOVE WORKS
QUINCY. ILLINOIS.

THE subscribers manufacturing at these
u works his Prairie State Cooking Stoves
OF 4 sizes, also the Irveing Air Tight 8 81
yes, Premium do sizes, Commercial Par
lor, do 4 sizes, three sizes OF which have
open fronts with folding doors, Phoenix and
Clinton Box Stoves of four sizes. In all
making the best assortment of stoves for
dealers or merchants who may wish to pur-
chase, trimmed or without trimmings for
retailing, to be found anywhere. These
stoves are sold by Comstock & Co., OF
Quincy, at my Foundry price, and by Com
stock & Brothers, of Keokuk, for the same
price save the addition of freight.
June 6, lS5l.y A. C0MSTOCK.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
CITY BOOK STORE.
KEOKUK, IOWA.

kEOkUh, low A.
In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in Keo-
III. kuk Store for the sale of Books,
Stationery, and all articles usually founc.
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, TO
satisfy the wants of the people of the Des
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, WILDE accommodated, on. better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis, peci-
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fan
cy articles. He will endeavor always to
have on hand general assortment OF
SCHOOL Books and the standard works OF
the day.
CHEAP LtTERATuRE.-A full assortment
on hand, OF the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited TO Wis
it bis establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, lS5l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
LATEST IlVs--BY TELEGRAPH.
NEw YnRK, July Slh.

The State Legislature adjourns to-
morrow. The bill districting the State
for the election of members Of Congress
under the new appor:ionment, and the
an,i.gsmbling bill, have passed. The
canal bill will pass tomorrow.
Advices from Maza,lan report tina,
half the population were sick with the
fever.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
New ORLEANS, July 10.
A Duel.

A duel took place to-day between DR.
Hunt, and ]. w. Frost, editor of the
Crescent, at the Barracks, with guns. /
resulted in the death of the latter, the bal
having passed though his heart
Trinity Church was CONSUMED to-day
by the supposed act of an incendiary--
induced by the quarrel between the Pas.
tor and the Bishop. Loss, S25,0L0.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

ty The legislature Of Connecticut adj
journed July I'd without electing U.
s. Senator. The House passed resoIu-
tons in favor Of The Compromise by a
vote Of ll3 10 80; they were postponed
indefinitely by the Senate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

LEAD MINERAL IN ALAMAKEE Goa let
ter in the Potosi Republican states that fiji
teen miles from Union Prairie in Alamakee
county, Iowa, may be seen bluff Of min
eral or an immense parcel of mineral stick
ing out of bluff. Ten thousand pounds
can be seen at one sight. The country is
said to have the general appearance OF
that west of Dubuque.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

&C. The ceremonies of breaking ground
on the Pacific Railroad, at st. Louis. on
the 4th OF July, passed off in splendid style.
Not an accident of any kind marred the
proceedings of the day. Edward Bates,
Esq, delivered the Grafton upon the oc-
casion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

The CELEBRATION of the battle OF Fort
Moultrie came of atcharleston, as an
nounced. Senator Rhett was among the
speakers, and went strongly for fighting and
dissolution of the Union, even ii he was
to be brought to the gallows by it. The
toasts drank Were all tainted with dissolu-
tion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

GENERAL Scorr lit has been ascertailed
by some one curious in the matter; that
more than one hundred and fifty papers, in
various parts of the Union, are out in
favor of General Winfield Scott, as can
didate for the Presidency.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

The CAMILLA CcsrUME.-The Rev. MIR.
Stone, of Southampton, Mass, has infor-
med young lady who appeared in the
Camilla costume, that, unless she aban-
doned il he wsuld turn her out OF the
church. a4e
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
no WOOL CARRIERS.

T'HE SUBSCRIBER has been appointed
Il sole agent for the State of Iowa, for
Smiths Machine Cards,
and will constantly keep on hand large
supply. Such as
Dauffer Cards, Fitting do. Fancy do, to-
gether with every thing belonging TO the
WOOL Carding and Pulling business. Such
as
Comb Plates, Card Cleaners, Press Papers,
and Emory, with full assortment of Dive
Stufis, &C.; which will be sold at ST. Louis
prices. +. 4. GAY.
Burlington, Iowa, march 1850 If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

One WEEK's MMIGRATIoN.-Eight
thousand seven, hundred and tbirty-nine
foreign Immigrants arrived al New
lork during the past week.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

~ The majority in favor of the new
Constitution IN Ohio is $4,000. The
majority against licensing the sale OF
Spirits is over 1900. In Hamilton
county, (including Cincinnati,) the ma
jofity was 1900.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
ST.. JouNs. July IL,

Arrangements are in progress for the
building of fifteen hundred miles of Rail-
road through this province. The con-
iemplated outlay is ten millions pounds
sterling.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

THE AUGUST ELEcTIoN.--The fol-
lowing tables SETS forth the dates Of the
elections which are 10 be held during
e month Of August next:
entucky, Monday. August 4,h.
Llama, Monday, August 4th.
',ama, Monday, August 4th.
nsas, Monday, August 4th.
ari, Monday. August 4ih.
Monday, August 4th.
,nday, August 4th. sass
ma, Thursday, August 7th.
Thursday, Augnst 9TH.
snch are projecting a
20 be exhibitedin Paris.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
III. m. AYRES.
tUbolcsale an0 Retail Drusai

@ AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints
Oils, Furnishes, Dye Siu6s, Brushes
PeJumesy, Hindov Glass, Putty
Druggist and Physieian's Glass
Ware, Patent Medicines, Pare Times
for Medicinal purposes, &c. g..
Sign of the Big Mortar,
MAIN EFT, KEOK UK.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, lS5l.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18

ALBANY. N. Y, July IL.
The extra session closed to-day. after
having passed two hundred ard fifty
laws.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-18
WASHINGTON, JULY 0.

The Government has received official
notice from the Government of Mexico,
that they have annuled the gran, of the
1ifuanHque Tehuanlepec1 Right Of
Way.