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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

A LAND OF WoNDERs-The following par
agraph is from a report by Professor Forest
Shepard. tits certainly an interesting account !:
81 have now explored California for nearly
two years. l can truly say it is land of won-
ders. There are fresh flowers every month in
the year, and winter now wears the bloom of
spring. have found water falls three or four
times as high as Niagara; natural bridges of
white marble far surprising in beauty that of
Rockbridge in Virginia; some thousands of
gold bearing veins, inexhaustible quantities of
iron and chrome ores, lead, bismute and quick
silver, most beautiful porcelain clay, and in short
everything that can bless an industrious and en-
terprsing people. In one valley, found forty
springs of temperature over 100 degrees Fab
renhet. In another valley, sixteen geysers, like
the famous one in Iceland In this famous
abode of Vulcan the rocks are so hot that you
can stand upon them but a short time with thick
boots on. The sicious rocks are bleached to
snowy whiteness, brecciated and conglomerate
rocks are now actually forming. The roar of
geysers at times may be heard mile or more,
and the moment is one of intense interest as
you approach them"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

The LADTEs-A Female Society down east,
passed the following resolutions:
That we will receive the attention of no " so
styled" young gentleman, who has not learned
some business, or engaged in some steady en-
ployment for livelihood. For it is to be ap-
pretended that after the bird is caught it may
starve in the cage
That we will promise marriage to no young
man who is in the habit of tippling, for we are
assured that his wife will come to want, and his
children 60 barefoot.
That we will marry no young man who is not
patron of his neighborhood, or county paper,
for we have not only strong evidence of his want
of intelligence, but that he will prove too stingy
to provide for his family, educate his children,
or encourage institutions of learning in his vi
cinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

WILLIAM n ANGEL, Register of Deeds, and
Notary Public for Ottawa County Office over
II: Grifins store, Washington street, opposite the
Washington. House, Grand Haven.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

BALL q MARTIN, Storage, Forwarding and
Commission Merchants. Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

For the things of eternity, that await you,
trust to no mans say so.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

HENRY r. WILLIAMS. Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchant also Agent for
the Steamer Algoma. Store House at Grand
Rapids, Kent Co., Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

his wife and infant children by power, against
which he had been guilty of no offence, which
had no rightful jurisdiction over him for any
thing that he had done-a power which he had
asked, and which had promised TO grant him
and his followers its hospitality and protection.
This ought not to be. Our Government ought
in obedience to the strong sympathy of the A.
merican people with the captive, and with the
cause in which he is made to suffer, to de-
mand peremptorily his release.
Our Government should make this demand
in reverence for the name of Washington, and
out of regard to the sacred cause Of human
freedom in all lands; and we trust that Mr..
Webster will add another to the many claims
which he already has upon the gratitude of the
Hungarian nation, as well as upon the deep and
grateful pride Of all his countrymen, by demon
strating that the voice of great and righteous
cause, when uttered by the American people, is
more powerful than the impotent menaces of
of Austria, or even than the fierce threats of the
Russian Car. Chicago Com. Adv.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

SAFETY RAILROAD CARs.-We have just ex-
amined an invention which, in view of the nu-
merous recent frightful accidents on different
Railroads, must command the attention of the
public, Railroad stockholders, and, in fact, all
who are interested in safe and economical means
of locomotion. This is the model Of Rail-
road Car, constructed of wrought iron, and skill
fully put together, that while it is only three
quarters as heavy as the common passenger car
of wood, it will sustain a shock of ten times
its own weight, without being crushed. No one
can examine this beautiful model, and not be
impressed with its strength, durability and pow
er of resistance, and perfect adaptation to the
object for which it was intended. w. II.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

HENRY PENNOYER, Treasurer of Ottawa
County. Office over ii. Griffiin's Store, opposite
the Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

ASA A. SCOTT, Sheriff of Ottawa County,
Office over ii. Griffin's store, opposite the Wash
ington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

H. o O. f., Regular meetings Of Ottawa Lodge
No.46, is held every Wednesday evening" at their
Lodge Rooom in the Attic of the Washington
House. Members of the Order are cordially in
wited to attend Grand Haven, Ottawa Co.. Mich
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

MIN. Rowland sseven foot mill saws, with teeth
w fled forruse, Of Ferry's Pattern" for sale by
VIM. NJ. FERRY
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-08-20

BUSINESS DIRECTORY--1S51.
c. DAVIS g. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods Groce::
ries, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and
Shoes &C., &c. Muskegon Michigan.
C. B. ALBEE, Storage, Forwarding and Com
mission Merchant, and Dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Boots and Shoes,
&C., &c. Flour and Salt constantly on hand
Store, corner Washington and Water streets.
Grand Haven, Mich.
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
The Road Law.

The Republic is welcome 10 all il can
make by holding up for the new Road
Law, and abusing us for condemning il.
We have too good an opinion of the
good sense Of the people, TO believe that
The Republic men can make such law
appear for the interests of the county,
just because a Locofoco Legislature pass
ed il 10 create good office for some To-
cofoco favorite, that he might live of
of the hard earnings of the people.
By the way, the Republic publishes
a part Of the Road Law, and says il
will publish the balance in its next issue.
In another part Of the paper they say
they do not know that they will ever
publish another paper. Certainly this
is nice way Of whipping the Devil
round a stump" Leave out the objec-
lionable part, and say they will publish
il sometime, may be. 9
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11


~ We notice that correspondent
of the Tialley Uhig, who signs him
self "Ottumwa,' speaking of the over
flow, and loss to the bottom farms, says
tina, they have deprecated in value very
much. That lands that could not, some
time since, be purchased for less than
$40 per acre, were now selling for SIS per
acre. These indefinite and wholesale
statements. published to the world, and
seen by persons who do not understand
the real facts in the case, are calculated
to do our County, and especially the bot
tom farms, great injury, and we cannot
suffer them to 60 to the emigrating pub
lie without qualification and correction.
That many of our bottom farmers
have suffered considerable loss and
damage from the loss OF rails, and the
present crop-by the unusual rise in the
river, we do not deny. But, that the
land has been at all damaged, with the
exception of three or four farms, we do
most emphatically deny, we have a
string of bottom farms, on both sides of
the river, extending through the whole
extent of The Des Moines Valley, and
surely better farming lard, or better stock
farms do not exist any where. Now,
out of all these so far as our knowledge
extends, we have heard of two meE--on
The bottom selling out, at So per acre
One had his farm overlooked and all his
rails washed away, and utterly discour-
aged, and taking the Oregon fever he,
in moment OF despair, sold for So per
acre, to as prudent and judicious specu-
lator as we have in Iowa, and a gentle
man who never makes bad investments;
and we heard it remarked very, generally,
that the gentleman would clear $1,000
in short time on his bargain. The
other farm was not touched by high wa
ter, and the owner only wished to emf
CRATE TO Oregon, and determined to sell.
We have heard il rumored who this
"Ottumwa" is, and that he has been
trying for several weeks TO become The
owner OF one of these deprecated, over
flowed farms at S5 per acre. To all
who wish TO make money faster than
they can in any other way, and have
the money TO spare, we say, that you
cannot invest your money in a more
profitable way than by purchasing these
lands, wherever yon can find any one
who will sell at So per acre, which. we
think you will find extremely scarce.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
Great Sale of Property!

WILL sell. in the Town of Ashland,
~ Wapello county, Iowa, on SATUR-
DAY the 26th day Of JULY, 1851, without
reserve, to the highest bidder, 81 Town
Lots; also two well furnished Store House
Rooms, l6 feet by 80. ready to put up
goods in. Terms--Six months credit, by
purchaser paying 800 on contract and Civ
ing note with approved security. Deeds
made on day of Sale.
Will offer for sale on the same day, the
Tavern Stand known as the Ashland House,
and connected with it is two acres of land,
and large Frame Barn. There are 100
Apple Trees on the premises, 80 of them
large size and have borne fruit three years.
l will offer it for one fifth cash down and
the balance in three equal payments on 6
IL and l8 months time, notes bearing 6 per
cent interest. Deed made at last payment
or when approved security is given Pos
session given within ten days. For further
particulars apply to
THOMAS PING, Proprietor.
Ashland Nav Is. 1851. > r.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
Trustees Sale OF Real
Estate.

WHEREAS John T. Baldwin and Jane
w Baldwin, his wife, of Wapello coun-
| ty, State of Iowa, by their Deed of Trust
dated January Bird, A. D. 1851. did convey
to the undersigned Trustee the following
described Real Estate, to-wit:
The East HaJfof the North East
Quarter and the North East Quar-
Ter of the South East Quarter of
Section Num5er IUenty Nine (29)
Iown (72) Seventy THO North, of
Range Fourteen (l4) Hest, Wapcl-
10 County, Ioioa,
by Deed of Trust, which was duly recorded
in Book ID. of Records of said county, on
the 4th January, 1851, and which Deed of
Trust was made to secure to Charles Nc
Donald the payment of Note given ON
the same day by said Baldwin to said Nc
Donald for the sum of One Thousand dol
lars payable in -four months from date with
six per cent interest: and whereas said
Deed declares 'sthat if the amount of said
Note and interest thereon shall not be paid
at maturity, then Curtis +. Conn, who is
hereby created a Trustee for the purpose Of
carrying this Trust into execution shall
advertise said property for sale for two
weeks in Newspaper printed in said
county, mentioning the time and place of
sale, and shall at the time mentioned o.Itr
the same at public sale and sell the same
to the highest and best bidder for cash in
hand" and default having been made in the
payment of the said Note, therefore, in
pursuance of the said Deed of Trust, and
at the request of said Mcdonald the hold
er of said Note so due and unpaid, the .un-
dersigned Trustee will on SATURDAY the
18th day of july NEXT, between the hours
OF 9o'clock A. M. and o'clock r. NJ, at the
East door of the Court House in Ottumwa,
proceed to sell to the highest and best bid
der for cash in hand the Real Estate before
described. 1905
CURTIS F. CONN, Trustee.
June 23l. 1851. 3W
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

Mason RoBERDs, who is running on
the wing ticket for Sheriff, stands as
fair as any man in the county. So far,
among men of all parties, we hear him
spoken of in the highest terms. He is
a plain, straightforward, unassuming,
industrious mechanic. He is proverbial
for managing his own business with pru-
dence and discretion, and always mind
ing his own business. Probably, if you
were to hunt the State over, you could
not find man who has as few enemies
and as few faults. We said we had
heard no objections TO him; we are a
little too fast. We did hear the other
day that Two or three individuals (who
are warmly opposed 10 Mr.. Il. on party
grounds,) thought he lacked energy; was
not active enough to make good Sher-
iff. Or, in other words, he would have
some little mercy for those whose prop
ertv was likely 10 be sacrificed to satisfy
the ends of the law. Now this is the
las. objection that any one in justice can
urge against Mr.. r.. and we have no
fears Of lis injuring him where he is
known. In his business he is ener-
gAic and prompt. Always taking right
hold and going actively ahead until he
completes what he undertakes. He is
honest, is abundan,ly capable. makes his
living by the hard knocks; and is The
very man that the people ought to de-
light to trust and honor, and in whose
hands they can safely trust their affairs.
JAMES PUMRoY, who is candidate
for Treasurer and Collector, is also well
qualified for the duties of the Office
Being cripple. and unable to make a
living by labor, he has honorably sup
ported himself by his pen and by teach
ing school. The duties of This Office re-
qnire q good penman and accountant
he is both; and in addition 10 these two
essential prerequisites, he brings char
acter for uprighiness, integrity and strict
application to business, which his worst
opponent dare not gainsay. Some who
desire 10 defeat his election, by unfair
means, are trying to prejudice his chan
ces by telling that ne is q cripple. and is
not able to go through the duties OF the
Office. And adduce as an instance that
lie was taken sick and had to give up a
school short time. While We admi,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
The County Judge.

We are at a loss to know what TO
say about the county Judgeship, as we
have heard different reports about Mr..
Hedrick's acceptance or refusal of the
nomination. We have not heard from
Mr.. II. himself, but win no doubt before
our next issue. Of one thing we are
certain, that if he consents 10 have his
name used in connection with that Office,
that he will meet with a cordial support.
There is no man whom we would rath-
er see gil that Office than Mr.. HI. S.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

that he is a cripple, and think il nothing
TO his disparagement, we deny that il
disqualifes him for the prompt and
faithful discharge of the duties of the
office, and as to his being sick, we ask
what man in our midst is not liable Ia
be sick? and if YOU must not place men
in office, or give them employ ment, be.
cause they have been sick, and had to
give up business until they got well, no
one in the county could ge. employment
Mr.. Ellsberry who took the school be-
fore Mr.. Pumroy had il, give it up on
account of sickness. and he, at the time
he took the school, was hearty looking
man. Mr.. p. is no more likely to be-
come sick than any other man, and this
is pitiful species of electioneering
made use of bv some to defeat if posi-
BILE, worthy man, against whom they
can raise nothing.
WILLIAM s. CARwYLE, who is rum
ming for Supervisor of Roads, is one OF
our oldest settlers and farmers. To all
who know him we need not say word.
Wherever he is known he is liked. His
sterling worth, nnbending integrity and
industry, and application to business,
points him out as The very man for to
attend punciually and faithfully to your
road business.
WALTER CLEMENT, the gentleman Sc
lected 10 fill the Office of County Sur
veyor is a prG, tical Surveyor and gem
tleman, in the fullest sense. Mr.. N.Y.
ers, his opponent, is a very worthy citi-
zen, against whose character we have
not aught TO say, but we. do not think he
is as capable as MIR. Clement. We all
know that a man of experience in the
business of surveying ought to be elect
ed to that ofiice-and Mr.. Clement is
Just Inc man.
The candidates for Coroner and In
spector of Weights and Measures are
worthy and capable, and deserving of
the support Of the voters of the county.
Taking the ticket, then, citizens of Wa
pello, as whole, we can conscienliously
and with great confidence, recommend it
to you as in every way worthy OF your
unwavering and cordial support. Elect
il and your county affairs will be faith
fully attended to.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
THE FOURTM

Passed off very quietly. The Caleb
Cope came up in the morning, on hel
way TO TT. Des Moines, with fine car
60, and was welcomed by salute from
cannon prepared by the young men OF
the place.
During the day Mr.. Grips gave con-
cert in the Congregational Charch, at
which the scholars from three of his
singing schools we're present and partic-
ipated. The Church was full, the per-
formsnce very interesting and creditable,
and brighter and happier set OF smi-
ling girls we have not seen for many a
day. We understand that in the even
ing the young folks engaged in dancing
and feasting at the Ot.nmwa House.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

w The Des MONIES River Packet
.Caleb Cope" returned from her trip
10 the Forks on Wednesday last. A
number Of ladies and gentlemen from
this place, who went up on her, speak
very highly of the accommodating officers
Of the boat, and say they had very
pleasant trip. They also speak well of
Fl. Des Moines and the hospitality OF
its inhabitants. The "Caleb Cope
left here for Keokuk the same day with
the expectation of returning to this place
on Sunday next.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
DAHLoNEeA, July Sd, 1851.

EDITOR OF THE DIES MONIES COURIER:
You will please notify the citizens
of Wapello county, through your paper,
that there will be Plank Road Meeting
in the town of Datllonega, on Saturday
the 10Th inst, for the purpose Of organ
izing or agreeing on some plan OF organ.
ization, for constructing Plank Road
from Agency City to Dahlonega, and by
the way of Kirkville, to Oskaloosa.
Yours, MANY CITIZENS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11
Celebration Of the ath.

On Friday the 4th day Of July, a few OF
the citizens of Chillicothe met at about
0 o'clock A. M. and il was suggested
that Liberty Pole be raised. The ec-
centricity of the thought of celebrating
the 4th with so short notice, caused
the project Instantly 10 be put in execu-
tion; and in less than half an hour pole
of respectable heigh, bearing the Ameri-
can flag was erected amid The shouts of
the boys and firing of nuskets. With
out further details suffice il to say, that
the ladies seconding the. efforts already
being made, soon prepared dinner am
ply sufficient for one hundred persons;
SO that at about ! o'clock p. M. the col
lected crowd composed Of the citizens Of
this place and vicinity together with the
Ladies, assembled under spacious bow
cry constructed for the occasion. AZ
ter short and appropriate prayer, by
Mr.. HosKlssoN, the assembly partook
bounlifully OF the viands prepared by the
ladies'. After dinner the Declaration of
Independence was read by S. p. Gill
iand, followed by cheers and the firing
of muske,s. An Grafton was then de-
lirered by A. G. Oiney, (eheers.)
The exercises of the day were then
concluded by reading the following
toasts:
LIST. The Declaration of Independence
of the us. first the climbing star
OF hope to the ID weak Blu, united col
onies, now the polar star of one Of the
most independent, enlightened and en-
terprising nations Of the civilized world:
May its spirit with the power combined
d Erase the bondage of all mankind.
t m By s.. r. GILLILAHD. Il
2nd. outliful Iowa! the Garden of
The West!--May her natural resources
be developed by the wisdom of her Leg
;slation and the industry Of her people.
3rd Honor tosthe President of the u.
s. for his fai.hfulness TO the Union, and
his prudent administration Of the laws
ofour country.
4th. The Patriots OF the Revolution,
the Pioneers of Liberty, be eternally
honored by their posteriiy.
9th. May the Des Moines valley
The most beautiful, the best
May Cmllicothe with1country around
Make garden in the West. 500
c. MYRioK, Marshall of the day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

Messrs. MORGAN g. McKENNY, of
Burlington, il sufficient encouragement is
given, will soon commence the publIca-
ton of monthly Law Journal, TO be
called the illegal lnquisitor. It is to
be edited by members of the bar. Such
a journal while il would be an honor TO
our state, would doubtless be of great
advantage to the Legal Profession; and
we wish il every success. ii
Price $500 per annum; prospectus
can be seen at this Office. m ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-07-11

~ New Post Offices have been estab-
lshed in this State at Lisbon, Linn
county, Daniel Runkel; Nautille, Bre-
mer county, John Ill. Messenger; Fulton.
Jackson county. VIM. Warden; Webster,
Alalnakee county, Adna Z. Perry;
Chatham, Buchanan county, Charles
Melrose; White Breast. Clark county,
Bernard Arnold; Morning Sun, Louisa
county, Wm. +. Brown.