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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

so fitted to make me happy. She is the
beau ideal Of which have long dream
ed. a .ss-41 y@a.- a1fa .'.. -.'
Does she know what catch you arc!
Are you sure SHE does not marry yon
! for your money? ' t'a 90 ~A.
Had any body else pu. that question
should have been angry, Harry. But
! have no. said a word of my wealth,
nor shall till to night, when expect to
see her father to solicit his consent. -
Florence win be bitterly disappointed.
She thought she had secured you ''..'.'"
Il confess her adroi. fattery and art
full mannuyers had bewiIdered me; and l
was fast resigning myself from paying
such continued attention 10 her, as would
have made il point of honor with me
10 marry her. But fortunately we met
Miss Butler, and | was saved. Had |
married Florence Hastings, what a mis-
erahlc man lshould have been! ,~- ..e.
well, God bless ou.' replied Harry
warmly, .vou deserve 10 be happy; and
afier wnat you have Said, have every
confidence in yaur choice. Indeed, 10
tell the truth, If | had dared. / should
have fd!len in love with Miss Butler
myself; but saw from The first that her
rescuer was very superior person in
her eyes, 10 Harry Wharton q "'5Ig
'Ah' said Courtland, when | contem-
plate tie virgin purity Of her mind,
when mark the freshness of her con-
yersation, when see the thorough good
sense of her opinions; and when con-
trast these things with The heartlessness
the tameness, and the folly of women OF
mere fashion, snch as crowd our cities,
wonder a, The halucination which, even
for i moment. led me 10 admire Florence
Hastings. Take my advice, Wharton,
and seek partner for life in some pure
minded yet intelligent girl, away from
the false tinsel Of the town. - 4a..-1 ,.
! And Harry followed the counsel.--
For when few months later, he accom-
parted Courtland back to-, that
the latter nigh, claim his bride. he found
his merry little partner, a cousin OF Kate,
so bewi,ching in contrast with the city
bellies he had just parted from. that he
los, his hear. before the wedding festivi-
| ties were over. q" as@3 - @
That winter two Of the most beautiful
women in the more refined circles OF
Boston we're the brides of Harry Whar-
ton and Arthur Cour.land; but, Of the
two the one pre-eminent for grace, ac-
complishments, and every excellen. qua!-
ity also, was our old friend Kate. ..t
Mrs. CORTLAND has been wife for
several years, and is at the head of so.
ciety. Even Florence Hastings, now
an old mail, is glad to be paironized by
the accomplished woman, whom she
used TO sneeringly call, the FARMERS $
DkuGurER. tagHs . a@a .w@ a'ats
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28
Phenomenon OF Death.

How A MAS FEELS WHEN HE Is SHOT
OR SrABBEp.-To be shot dead is one of
The easiest modes of terminating life; yet
rapid as il is, the body has leisure to feel
and reflect. On the first attempt by one
of the frantic adherents of Spain to as
sassinate, William Prince of Orange,
who took the lead in the revolt of the
Netherlands, the bali passed through The
bones of the face, and brough, him TO
the ground. In the instant that preceded
s,upefacation, he was able to frame the
notion that the ceiling had fallen and
crushed him. The cannon shot which
plunged intothe brain Of Charles XII,
did no. prevent him from seizing his
sword BY the hilt. The idea Of an at
tack and the necessity for defence was
impressed upon him by blow which
we should have supposed too tremen-
dous 10 leave an interval for thought
Ba. il by no means follows that the in
fiction of fatal violence is accompanied
by pang. From what is known Of the
effect of gun shot wounds, it is probabi
that the impression is rather stunning
than acute. Unless death be Immediate
ly, the pain is as varied as the nature OF
The injuries, and these are past counting
up.
But there is nothing singular in the
dying sensations, though Lord Byron
remarked in the physiological peculiarly,
that the expression is invariably that OF
langour, while in death from stab the
coun!enance reflects the traits of natural
character, of gentleness. or ferocity, to
the last breath. Some of these cases
are of interest, to show with what Sigh,
disturbances life may go on under a
mortal wound till it suddenly comes TO a
final stop. A foot soldier at Waterloo,
pierced by amuskei ball in the hip, beg
ged water from a trooper who chanced
to possess canteen Of beer. The wonn.
ded man drank. returned his hearliesl
thanks, mentioned that his regiment was
nearly exterminated, and have proceeded
a dozen yards in his way to- the rear, fell
to the earth, and with one conyulsive
movement Of his limbs concluded his ca
reer. .Yet his voice. says the trooper,
who himself tells the story, "gaye
scarcely the smallest sign Of weakness :
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

| al character. w ny, there Is hardly ty
rant, sycophan,. demagosue, or liber-
tlcido mentioned in history, who had not
enough moral opinioHs 10 suffice for. q
new Edcn;land Shakespeare, The suresee-
ing poet of hunan nature, delights 10
pu. the most edifying maxims OF ethics
into The mouths of his greatest williams,
Of Angelo, of Richard the Third, OF the
uncle-fAlher Of Hamlet. Without doubt
Cesar and Napoleon could have dis
coursed more hue.tly than Washington
on patriotism, as there are thousand
French republicans, of the last hours
coinage, who could pratile more eloquent
ly than he on freedom. But Washing
tons meraliiy was built up in warrins
with outward temptations and inward
passions, aud every grace of his con-
science was trophy of toll and strug-
| gle. He had no moral opinions which
hard experience and sturdy discipline
had not vitalized into moral sentiments
and organized into moral powers; and
these powers fixed and seated in the in
most heart of his character. and were
mighty and far-sighted forces, which
made his intelligence moral, and his NOR
ality intelligent, and which no sorcery of
the selfish passions could overcome or
deceive. In the sublime metaphysics
of the New Testament, his eye was sim
gle and this made his whole body full OF
light. Il is just here tina. SO many emf
neai men of action, who have been tried
by strong temptations have miserably
failed. Blinded by pride, or whirled
on by wrath, they have ceased to discern
and regard the memorable moral laws,
obedience to which is the condition of
all permanent success; in the labyrinths
of fraud and unrealiies in which crime
entangles ambition, the !housand-eyed
genius of wiliul error is smitten with
folly and madness. No human intel
lect, however vast Its compass and deli
cate its tact, can safely thread these terri
BILE mazes. Every heaven-stormer,"
Il says quaint German, finds his he'll, as
sure as every mountain its valley. -
Let us not doubt the genius Of Wash
ington because il was not Identical with
! wisdom, and because Its energies work
ed with, and not against, the spiritual or
der its "single eye" was gifted to divine.
We commonly say that he acted in, ac-
cordance with moral laws. but we must
recolIect that moral laws are intellectual
facts, and are kHown through intelIectu.
al processes. We commonly say that
he was SO Conscientious as ever 10 fol-
low the path Of right and OBEY the voice
of duty. But wha, is righ, brt an ab-
slracl term for rights! What is duty
but an abstract term for duties?r Rights
and duties move not in parallel, but con-
verging lines; and how, in The terror, dis
cord, and madness Of civil war, with
rights and duties in confused conflict,
can man seize on the exact point where
clashing rights harmonize, and where
opposing duties are reconciled, and act
vigorously on the conception. without
having conscience so informed with
intelligence that his nature gravitates to
the truth as by The very instnc. and es.
sence of reason. r.f-,-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28
WHOLE NO. 1913.
The Age Of Gold.

|
The progress of this age Shouts ahead
of all calculation, and we must make up
our minds to allow nothing to sur Prise or
| asionish us. Ii is less than seven years
1 since our commerce in the Paciic SEEM
ed TO be limited to our whalers and a
few trading ships to Valparaiso and Cal
lao. Panama was only known as a neu-
trail ground, where a Congress of nations
was 20 be held. % Vessels occasionally
reached California, and now and then a
ship bound 10 the, mouth of the Colum-
bla River for a cargo of furs passed by
the golden gates of San Francisco, when
even lis handfnl of Inhabitants had no
idea ,hat,hey stood on mines of the pre-
cious metals; yet in that short space of
time what wonderful changes have ta-
ken place! A war with Mexico-the
conquest and surrender of California
millions on millions Of gold dug from
The bowels of the earth--a thousand ships
lying in the bay of San Francisco--a
hundred thousand inhabitants in San
Francisco AN immense emigration pour
ing in from all directions.
Five years ago. California had white
population Of less than 5000 inhabit-
ants. She is now stale that boasts, of
q population that numbers about half
| million. Five years since, Monlery,
her capital, had only 500 inhabitants.
San Francisco to-day has population
four times as large as the whole country
could boast of in lS45. Five years
since, California was but little better
than a wilderness, while her population
confined their ambition almost entirely TO
the pleasures that spring from scratching
and praying. Is -a.te e.. es.fsr sts
Fifty millions Of dollars have already
been exported, and millions are month
ly sent to different parts Of the world.
Lines Of steamers already connect us
with San Francisco. and other lines will
soon connect San Francisco with Asia
aid other parts of the world. A ship
canal is constructing across the islhmus
TO connect the oceans, and our great cen
trail railroads are reaching their iron arms
thitherward, aad i'll ten years we mag
ipe they will reach the quie. city Of the
Pacific.
The history Of Tie world presents
nothing to be compared with the rapidity
of progress, and the derelovement of
the resources of The Pacific coast. AT
the ratio of progress for the last five
years past. one generation win not pass
away before San Francisco will be mum.
bered among the great metropolitan Cit
les of the world; reaching one arm west
ward TO Asia, and the other eastward 10
the Atlantic coast, she will grasp lhe
trade of large portion of the two
hemispheres. .yrienijfc .amsrican. Y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

The FILLMORE ADMtSIsrRATIoN.-
The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Clipper says-"The admins.
tratlon OF Mr. Fillmore begins the latter
hall OF the Nineteenth century undei the
most auspicious circumstances, for his
entire success, and, above all, for the
good of the country. There never was
an administration perhaps, that has won
so rapidly upon the. public confidence.
God speed the President and his able
counsellors, in their task of faithfully ex-
ecullng the laws" .. -,,,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

A LEGAL CURIosiTy.-The other day. /.
ir. the Superior Court Of New York. d
cause came on for argument, when the
defendants ansUer was produced to the
court in the shape of a document of
some sic thousand foiios. Judge Duer
inspected the prodigy of pleading, and
then gravely suggested that ithad by all
means better be sent TO the World Fair
as specimen of American industry, ,,,a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

PROPOSED PUNISHMENT IN THE NAVY.
.--'rhe report of the Naval Board Of In
quiry on Discipline. was presented Z to
the Senate ON the 10th inst. The Board
recommended the drpm.head eour,-mar-
,al, and punishment by confinement, and
suspension Of pay, and also rewards
for the good conduct Of sailors. { fo@aa
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

Robinson, of the Cincinnati Enquirer,
does up tina, disgusting demagogue who
disgraces bis State as follows: f
Giddinss. in his late TRADE in the
House, said he would rather be the Web.
ster of the gallows than The Webster Of
the State Depa rtment. - n
Well. it's simply a matter of taste, in.
auenced somewhat by education and an
ambition for elevation.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28
EplroR1Als.-k noted chap once step.

EDToRIALs.--A noted chap once step
ped into the sanctum of venerable and
highly respectable editor, and indulged
in TRADE against a citizen with whom
he was on bad terms. Il wish said he,
addressing the man Of the pen, that you
would write very severe article against
3 and put it in your paper =
Very well,' was The reply, and after
some conversation the visitor went away.
'fhe next morning he came rushing into
The office. in siolen, state of excite
men,. What did you put in your pa
per! | have had my nose pulled and
been kicked twice. Il wrote a severe
article as you DESIRED calmly returned
the editor, and signed yoar name to IL.
4a 3rua sa Harrisburg Uaion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

u The Governor of Indiana, in his
late message, warmly urges the PROPOSE
ton to colonize The free blacks, upon the
attention of his constituents. andinyokes
ihem TO sustain the movement, for the
employment of Government vessels to
found an empire in Africa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

~ The present Emperor Of Russia
has disproved the old superstition that
no person could sit upon the throne Of
that empire for a longer. period than
twenty-five years. The twenty-ifih an
niyersary of his accession to the govern
ment expired on the lst inst, and he
yet holds the reins. Of power. = ,,s "a.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

Lord Dr., who sports a forocious
pair Of whiskers, meeting Mr.. O'Connel
in Dublin, the latter said-"when do you,
mean to place your -whiskers on the
peace establishment" Nv hen you place.
your tongue on The civil lisi." was the
witty rejoinder. asa Is rs /
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

" We are informed bv last evenings
Courier, that Mrs. Parting ton saws there
are two things that ought ALWAYS to be at
home by sundown-cowsn and women.'
Mrs. Pariington also says there are two,
things that may prowl abou. all night,
dogs and men. is"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

The legacy left by Mr.. MoDoNoueH,
of New Orleans, 10 the Colonization So.
ciety,is $4,000 year for forly-hye
years. 1t is a noble legacy and for a
most worthy object--lhe civilization and
christianiza,ion Of Africa. - sa s2S
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

g TO injure mans sight, says the
Albany Duichman, there is nothing
worse than sudden wealth. Leta wood
sawyer draw ten thousand dollar prize
and in less than month he will not be
able to recognize even the man that "uso
to 20 security for him. 8i e3 i 3BGa
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

SMART -Boy.--The master of gram
mar school was censuring his pupil for
the dullness of his comprehension, and
said, is not the price qof a penny loaf
always a penny!'t when the boy inno-
Gently answered, No sir;s the bakers sell
theta fsoo for three hoJ pence when they
are staie.' s.i ,os0slas i09 hgE 3lsD IL
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

III A school mistress asked a child
what S-E,E spelt. The child hesitated.
What do do when / look at your
said the mistress. "1hquint," replied
The pupil. "
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

v No lady will be admitted 10 tho
next NV Women's rights convention, who
does not smoke, shave, and sing bass,--,
The officers are expected TO wear whis-
kers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

'iaiy The Journal says, Jenny Lind is
to sing ip Chicago in April, that being
.,he only city a, which she will sing on
the ives, side Of Lake Michigan" =
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28
Education aud Crime.

Inspire the young with taste for, and
thirs,ing after knowledge open upon
them the great fountain of intellectual
pleasures, and you have prevented tho
mental emptiness which commonly re-
suits in hawking after vicious Indulgence.
The young must and will have excite
ment. If they are not taught 10 find that
healthful kind which arises from the right
use of their moral and intellectual pow
ers. they will find it in the gross and de-
basing passion. How mistaken that
public policy, which, whatever other no.
bic object it fosters, neglects the educa.
ton of the young.
Anyable Engilsh writer remarks: Eng
land saves the expense of public schools.
and the saving costs her fifty millions Of
dollars a year, in courts, penalties. and
poor rates, not 10 reckon ruined hopes
and broken hearts. blasted charaeters,
ana the ,wreichedness OF tens Of thous-
ands living in shame and agony, living
death, whom free schools woaid have
brought up TO honor and happiness and
useful life. England has eti the pub
lie morality to take care of ITSELF andthos
comment is heard in groans: and wrl'ton
in blood. ......... ......
'No convict" said tile keeper of Con.
necticut State Prison, not hng since.
.'who was liberaliy educatsds: has ever
been confined in this prison, and the pro-
portion of those who can read and write.
is but eight in hundred.
Bu, SO out of $50 conviets at Sing.
Sing, N. Y. have received anything like
an education; and no graduate OF she
Philadelphia High School has ever ap.
peared on the criminal CYLINDERS
School Friend. -r.. f....srs,r.aTf as
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

H Popping the question" Is so cali
ed because il usually flies out Of The
mouth like cork from a bottle.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28


rE The New York Star, alluding to
the golden harvest of California, and
the whea, crop of Ohio. makes some ro-
marks worthy Of reflection; itsays: a,
California yields perhaps fifty millions
of dollars per annum, or after that rate.
The wheat harvest Of Ohio for 1850 is
set down, we see, at thirty millions OF
bushels, quantity sufficient to supply
The entire population of the State, and,
leave surplus of eighteen millions of
bushels, worth at least eighteen millions
of dollars. The State contains ia round
numbers two millions of people, and the
corn crop of 1850 is estimated al one
hundred bushels to every inhabitant, or ,
two hundred millions Of bushels in all.
TWENTY-FIVE millions of dollars is sn
under estimate of the value of the sur.
plus OF wheat and corn alone, raised IN
Ohio during the past year. And this
probably not fourth part of what could
be raised, even upon the land now under
cultivation in Ohio, under more i'm
proved system of agriculture. If wsa
take the entire farm products of ths
State and contrast them, with the Cali.
fornia gold yield, the latter sinks inte
total insignificance. The richest placer !.
of The Sacramento and the San Joaqui d
are barren lands in comparison with VI &c
teeming soil of the valley OF the Obi o,
and long after the beds of the Californ ia
creams and the lifts of her mountai ms
shall be as barren Of gold as a paupe rs
pocket. good -husbandry and thrift will
be coming money" on the prairie lat,ds,
in the rich alluvial bottoms, and amidsI
the forests Of the prolific West.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-02-28

The Telegroph, line is now complet.
between Pi,tsburg and Now Orleans.
The republic., 1851-08-05
TO TEACHERS.

V'HE SUBSCRIBER wishes to engage the ser
a. vices of an elegant and accomplished lady
to act principal teacher in Midway Femal,
Academy.
One of unquestionable qualifications, upon tohos,
experience, knowledge, and moral character he car
implicitly rely, and TO whose care he can safely
trust 80 important and sacred a charge tciH be re-
CURED None Others need apply.
The present is a most important era in the pro-
gress and history Of this institution. Alargc num-
Der of her pupils arc at advanced stage in their
studies and now require the instruction of accom-.
plshed and really qualified teachers to give the
last finish TO them in both mind, manners, and
purity of sentiment.
The aid Of all the present and former patrons OF
tho institution is respectfully solicited in making
the selection. The lady must not be under TWEEN
ty-eight thirty years of age. She will be assist
ed by two competent associates. A liberal salary
together with board, Sc, will be given.
The next session 10 commence on lst October,
and continue TO let August, 1854
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. D.,
Midway, Essex county, Va.
Or Address TO "Millcrs Post Office, Essex CO.,
Virginia.
Aug 5-2taw4w
The republic., 1851-08-05
\ SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES

NTANTED-A graduate of Princeton College,
w formerly Professor of Mathematics in a
Southern Military Institute and lately Professor of
Ancient and Modern Languages and Bellies Lettres
in a Southern University, wishes TO establish a
BOARDING SCHOOL for young ladies. He would
become principal of an academy either for boys or
for both sexes. He can furnish testimonials as to
qualifications, success, character, &C., second to
none in this country. Those wishing Ladies'
School established in their community, and trus-
tees OF academies and female seminaries, can ad :
Dress as he Ia spending the season at the
North, as long as this advertisement appears, "H
L. W." Sheffield, Berkshire county, Mass. The
services of an accomplished female teacher can be
secured by addressing as above.
July 19-Tri wlawtf
The republic., 1851-08-05
L,RoM LoNpoN-The young oaicer,s Conn

LNROM LONDON.--The Young officers Com
n panion, by Colonel Lord de Ros. VOL. 1851
The Law and Practice of Naval Courts Martial
by William Hickman. VOL, 1851.
The Mining Manual and Almanac for 1851.
| vol.
Military Events in Italy in 1913 40 by the Earl
of Ellesmere | VOL, 1851
Rudinentary Treatise Logarthlns, by ii.
Law, Civil Engineer. 1851.
The Water bearing Strata of London, with re-
ference to tho Water Supply of the Metropolis, and
remarks on Syringe, by Joseph Prestwick. vol,
1851.
Year on the Punjab Frontier in lS4S-'49, by
Major Edwards. 2 vols, 1851.
Lights and Shades of Military Life, edited by
Lieutenant General Sir Charles j. Napier, Conn
mander in Chief in India. | vol, 1851
The Defenceless State of Great Britain, by Sir
Francis b. Head. VOL, 1850
Tatc's Strength of Materials, original and useful
fJrmulp applied TO Tubular Bridges, Wrought Iron
and Cast Iron, Beams, Columns SC. VOL, 1850.
British Nautical Almanac for 1854.
Aug FRANCK TAYLOR.
The republic., 1851-08-05
[ooRnEsPoNpEscE OF THE REPUBLIC ]

BALTIMORE, August as p. m.
The Wings of the Sixth Congressional District
have nominated Daniel M. Henry for Congress.
MIR. Henry is gentleman of fine talents, and will
be elected by large majority In fact, think it
doubtful whether he has any opposition The
Wings Of this city elect city convention on We'd
nesday evening next whose duty it will be to select
candidate for Congress in opposition William
Pinckney Whyte. Mr.. w. does not command the
entire confidence of his party, and be defeated
if the proper sort of 10 presented by the
Wings
The republic., 1851-08-05
BoARDING-HoUsE.

MFRS. ROBINSON (formerly residing nearly
1fI opposite Wizards HoteD would respectfully
inform her friends and acquaintance generally
that she has taken large and commodious house
the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between
Let and 2d streets, where families, citizens or ra-
accommodated on the most reasonable terms
The house is situated in of the most healthy
locations in the city, and being adjacent to the
Capitol Grounds, affords fine view of the same
and the short walk to its shady groves furnishes an
additional inducement to summer visitors as aiso
to members of Congress and other visitors TO the
Capitol during the inclemency of the winter sea-
son. April 23-eod3Io