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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-15

" Line for California via Chasres and san Jusn At re-.
iuced rates ottere The and splendid steamship INDIE
pANDLNCE 600 tors register, Capt. Charles ss9ddsrd,
emmanier, will sail for Chaeres Direct Monday. Deem
terZth Al r. from pier No North river connecting
9Th the iavorite steamshp New Oresna 70 leave Panama
on The 18th January The Brother Jonsthsn will succeed
lndsptndenee soe sail from New York the lash Jan
nirY Ter freight or Iaeeage apply 20
n. MILLS, Agent. 81 Courtlandt streeA
EOR SAVANNAH. 8. NAIL LINE.-THEDEW AND
~ splendid steamship FLORIDA Captain Thomas Lyoa,
VII leave above, Saturday, th Deosmber, AZ taree
ocloek r. NJ from Per No North Rive For freighs or
apply 70 SANL MITCHELL l9t Front street.
The ALsBhhA, Captsin Ludlow, on Saturday Dec. ".
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
Consistency.

The following is the import OF reso-
luton to which we adverted some days
since as having been voted down in the
Democratic caucus at Washington:
Resolved, That we regard the Adjust
ment measures as forming system of
Compromise, the most conciliating and
best for the entire country, that could be
obtained for conflicting sectional interests
and opinions, and therefore they ought to
be adhered to, and carried into full execu-
ton as final settlement, in principle and
substance, of the dangerous and exciting
subject they embrace.
The Wing caucus adopted this resolu-
lion. The Democratic caucus rejected it!
What! The Democratic party--the
party of the people-,he Union party
par erceiience-rgecf such resolution!
Aye, such resolution, and thousand
similar, on occa sion. How, otherwise,
can certain Abolition inefected districts
be supplied with that infallible Magma
Charfa, the Democratic text book for
the North! Alas for Coalition, which
has recently redeemed" even Massachu-
setls-alas for il, when that text-boo
shall be out of prinl!-Dubuque Iri-
6une.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25

REvoLuTIoN IN NORTHERN Mexico.
We are informed by the Rio Bravo, Of
the 18th, that Gen, Carvajal has been
lately reinforced, and has removed from
his position at Reynosa, to point where
he commands all the roads leading to
Matamoras.
Gen. Ava'os, the Mexican Command
er, has had his forces slightly increased
by the ranchero troops under Canales. and
four or five hundred regulars. He was
still at Matamoras.
Carvajai evacuated the part of the city
of Matamoras he had taken possession Of,
because, as he alledged, he could not gain
entire possession without destroying it.
When his forces were returning 10 Rey.
nosa, they were attacked by Gen. Avalos
at the head of the Mexican Cavalry, but
this assault was bravely repulsed by a
body Of the revolutionists under Captain
Walker, and the Mexicans routed.
We may soon expect some decisive field
fighting Gazette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
THE DIES MONIES COURIER.


The PRAIRIE FARMER for December
is repleie with interesting matter to the
farming community. No farmer should
be without this work. The following
advantageous terms are offered for the
coming year:
Reduced Rates! Premiumsu Prairie
Fdrmer--deUofed TO Ufstern Agri-
culture, Horticulture. Mechanics and
Education. Vol. xii, 1852. Pub
Hshed Monthly, at No. III, Lake ST.,
Chicago. By WRIGHT a. HAVEN.
FERNS Dollar per annnum in
advance. Six copies for SIS, or SO cents
each; 10 copies for SO, or II cents
each. I'm clubs, 10 one address, at the
following reduced rates: % copies for
$40 ~ cents each; As copies for $40,
or 81 cents each; 81 copies for $40, or
so each; and 100 copies for S5o-oNLY
rIFTy CENTS EACH!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25

~ A new idea has been started, a
mong the thousand and one projected
reforms of the day. II is TO make the
press, Stree press" in the same way
that schools are made free. II is urged
that newspapers are necessary elements
of education, and should be furnished al
the public cost. The idea is novel, and
will bear discussion. Ii would save the
printers from the annoy of bad
debts, at any rate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25

Inquiries are frequently made of US
in regard TO the quantity of land given
TO emigranls to Oregon who wish to a
vail themselves of the bounty offered. -
The quality and the time, in which i,
can be obtained, are the points npon
which Information appears to be chiefly
sought.
The law Of Congress, giving land to
settlers and emigrants, passed al the
session of 1880. II extends to De-
cemher ls53,--two years from the pres
ent month. This law gave to all persons
over ls years Of age, who arrived and
settled in Oregon previous TO December.
1850, 800 acres of land, If single, and.
If married, GAO acres. The Bill then
provides that if those single men married
in one year from the first of December,
1850, they would receive go acres. The
Bill aext provides that ali white males
over rwenty-on emigrating TO that coun-
try and settling there, between the Isl
dav of December, 1850, and the lst
day of December, 1853, shall receive
l60 acres of land, if "a single man, and
if married, then 800 acres. All male
minors who go TO that country and set
tie, and become twen,y-one before De-
cember, 1853, will receive 100 acres OF
land, absolutely, and if they marry in
one year after arriving at majority. they
will receive 800. In all cases the emi-
grant is allowed 10 pick his land where
he pleases, it not previously occupied.
In all eases the wife is 10 receive one
half of the above grant in her own right.
In all cases four years residence and
culliration--to be completed either be-
fore or alter the date of the LAWS res
quired before the final title is made by
the Government. Though the title is
good to all intents and purposes, against
every body but the Government, from
the moment the claim is taken.
If the man or his wife. or both, die,
after taking the claim, and before the
four years expire, the same goes to the
survivor or heirs.
As to The climate, soil and productions
OF Oregon our readers are well informed.
A large number of our most worthy cit
izens design going there the coming
Spring, and we hope their most sanguine
eS oectalions may be realized. We,
hhcwever, shall Try Iowa for while lon.
ger.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
ADDRESS OF KOssUTH,

To THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
New YoRK, Dec. l3.
The following address by Kossuth to
the people Of the United States is pub
lished:
"Having come to the United States 10
avail myself, for the cause of my country,
of the sympathy which had reason to be-
lieve rested in the hearts of the Nation,
/ found it my duty to declare in the first
moments of arrival that it is my mission to
plead the independence of Hungary and
the countries Of the European continent
before the great Republic of the United
States.
My principal position, repeat, is that
every nation has sovereign right of its
own "a right to manage its own domestic
affairs, without any foreign Intervention.
Friends of my cause, do not do anything
that will throw difficulties in my way, and
while expressing sympathy for the cause,
do not prejudice il in the eyes Of the ma
ton. 1t is with regret that feel the ne
cessity of again making that appeal to the
public opinion Of this country, particular
ly to those who profess themselves to be
friends of my cause, to give me that proof
of that sympathy, by avoiding every step
that might entangle me into difficulties; and
especially in respect to that rule have
adopted and which | declare to be my lead
ing principle, viz: not to mix or be mixed
up with any domestic concerns"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25

In the Senate on the I'd, Mr.. DopGE, Of
Iowa, presented memorial signed by two
hundred and ninety citizens Of the
States of Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and
Missouri, and the Territory of Minneso-
ia, asking an appropriation for the reno
val of obstructions in the Mississippi,
called the Des Moines and Rock River
Rapids.
Mr.. ID. observed, as the memorial was
signed by so many of the most respecta-
BILE citizens of the States and Territories,
and as the committees had not yet been
formed, he would ask that it be land on
the table and printed-which was agreed
TO.
Mr.. JoNEs, agreeably to notice, asked
and obtained leave to bring in bill grant
ing the right of way and making grant
of land to the State of Iowa, in aid Of the
construction of railroad in said State;
which was read and passed to second
reading.
Mr.. FoorE gave notice that he would
tomorrow, or some early day thereafter,
ask leave to introduce joint resolution
cApicssiNe vi uic syupdeii1 vi SoHSicss
for the exiled Irish patriots, Smith o.
Brien and Thomas +. Meagher and their
associates. The resolution is as follows:
Be it enacted &c., That, in considera-
tion of the general sympathy felt by the
people of the United States for Smith o.
Brien and Thomas T. Meagher and their
immediate associates, exiled Irish patriots,
and the warm sympathies felt by the
countrymen of those distinguished suffer-
ers who have become adopted citizens of
the United States, the President of the
United States, be requested to authorize
a correspondence to be opened with the
Government of her Majesty the Queen Of
Great Britain and Ireland, appealing TO
the magnanimity of the British Govern
ment and people, in their behalf, and res
pectfully request the liberation of these
personages from their present confinement
with an offer to receive them upon the
hospitable shores of the United States.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
The University OF Iowa.

Whether or not there be any question
as to The appropriation of the "Univer-
sity Lands" in this State, there certain.
ly can be none upon the general subject
of university education. Admitting that
we do not suffer from the absence of such
an institution to-day, is it clear that the
time has not arrived when the people
should be enabled to discern the prom
Use of liberal and practical organization
looking to the future greatness of the
State? We may be "a fast people," but
we cannot outrnn science and art
Witness New England! Education is
her glory. Old Harvard, Yale, Dart
mouth, Amherst and Williams, are reve-
red no. only at home bu. throughout the
Union. Their graduates are a host,
strong and worthy. They are laboring
in the great work of progress in its high
est sense. So likewise those later estab-
lishments which are an honor to the
South and West.
Generally, home-education is more
desirable than foreign, other things being
equal. The extra expenditure involved
in residence abroad, deters many from
those pursuits which can only be follow
ed away from home. II may not be ex-
pected that the college will be brought
literally to the door Of every citizen, but
il can and should be as early as practice
able, brought within HE limits of the
State. Why should not Iowa, with a
population Of 100000. claim a college
Of her own! How long is it necessary
tina, she depend upon Ohio, or Virginia,
or Massachusetts? Has she not mind
and talent worthy to cultivate?
1t may be urged that our common
school system demands primary and
most earnest attention. Granted. But
is it reasonable that this primary contin-
ne without limitation? CAN'T admit of
no compromised Shall there be no Sec
ondary! Tell Us, ye Of The East, have
Harvard anc Yale impoverished your lit
erature, encroached upon your common
schools, or impaired the strength of your
children? Tell Us, Virginia, do you la
ment because of William and Mary!
The position Of Iowa is important
Each moment adds an increase Of wealth,
population and intelligence. This wealth
may build up home institutions as it now
does foreign. This population may be-
come welded to Western life by domes-
tic influences, or alienated BY Eastern
or Southern associations. This intelli-
gence may be matursd here or cherished
elsewhere. Whatever may be the pre-
vailiLg opinion, we are confident that
Iowa will. on this as on all other great
subjects, speak only the language of we'll
considered and iudicious advancement.
Dubuque Tribune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
New York. Dec. 10


The Daniel Webster from San Juan
dc Nicaragua, arrived this morning
bringing dates from San Franciscoto 10th
of November. She brings 900 passea-
gers, SIS, 900 in gold on freight, and
100000 in the hands of passengers
She sailed from San Jaun on the 9th
Dec, and reached Havana, where she
landed 100 passengers with 100000
destined for Charleston and New Orleans.
The Daniel Webster left Havana on the
l4:h at noon, and left in port steamers
Philadelphia and Isabel, also U. s. ship
Decatur. From California the mining
accounts continued interesting, and still
favorable. Buchanan had been shot at
Sonora by party consisting of Mexican
marauders. The Vigilance Committee
were active in making and had nude sew.
eral arrests. The last reports state that
the Sheriff had died of his Wounds
Several other murders had been commit
ted in the neighborhood Of Marysville
and Sacramento by Mexicans.
A shock of an earthquake was felt at
San Francisco on the evening Of the
18th Nov. Advices have been received
from the Sandwich Islands of October.
The King has appointed the 18th as a
day of thanksgiving.
A revolt among the prisoners at Hon.
olula on the 22d Oct. The prisoners,
60 in number, after making their escape,
broke into the armory, got possession Of
Iems and ammunition, loaded three large
pieces and pointed them upon the town.
The promptness of the Marshal and
Sheriff soon subdued the revolt, and the
ring-leaders being once in irons, the fears
of the population soon subsidized. The
excitement in regard to Capt. Water
man had somewhat abated at San Fran
cisco. His friends had come forward
and as soon as they could be certain
that he would be safe from mob-law and
have fair trial, he would give himself
up, and demand an investigation.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
OREGON Letter.

We are indebted to Mr.. Olney for the
following extract from letter just receiv-
ed from his son, the Hon. Cyrus Olney,
who is now in Oregon:
Fairfield Ledger.
have been to Oregon City, IL or Is
miles up the Wilamet pronounced Will.
am. ct with the accent on the second svl-
lable) and find il much behind Portland.
Tomorrow ! shall visit the Twalatian
Plains, west from here, which are said TO
resemble the prairies of Iowa. The
Willames Valley above Oregon City is
also said TO be part Of Iowa; and so are
the valleys drained by the Umpqua and
Rogue rivers, and the region around Pu-
gets sound. Those parts are now being
settled; but there are plenty ofgood loca-
tons for all who can come for several
years. By another mail | shall have
seen more of the country. When
wrote last, it was raining. Ii cleared off
mex, dav, and we have had two weeks Of
the finest October weather that was ever
seen in Iowa, which still continues.
The days are brigh, and warm; and the
nights cool with just enough fog to pre-
vent frost. The new growth Of grass is
several inches high, and ! have seen sew
eral strawberry blossoms. Potatoes not
dug are taking second growth. Peach
es are going out of season. have seen
very fine ones, and also good seeding APP
Piles. Ii must be admitted that this is
good agricultural country, although great
ly inferior, in that respect, to the Missis-
sippi valley. But its deficiency in soil
is more than compensated by its climate
and its market.
No class of men do SO well here as the
farmers; and next to them, and bu. little
behind them, are the miners, that is, such
as are able 10 60 to The mines properly
equipped, and with good habiis, and
strength to work. To such, the mines
are paying on the average better than ev-
er before. As to merchandise, the coun-
try is overstocked. | buy in Portland
cheaper than | did in Fairfield almos,
every article except country produce; and
| can buy salmon weighing fifty pounds
for fifty cents; however. they are no,
fashionable food in this country. They
are eaten exclusively by Indians and
green emigrants.
Law, Physic and Preaching, are dull
sale; and mechanical and common labor
are much below former rates. Cattle,
horses, and all other properly, have like
wise abated their pretensions very much.
But prices are still too high; and the next
years emigration will find the country
coming 20 its senses. | advise no one to
come here. only say, tina, for myself,
| like the country well enough to live in
it. Much of the country looks wild and
forbiddlng. This discourages many on
their arrival. But l have seen no one
who wishes to return to the States after
the first year, except love-slck young
men, and men simple enough TO leave
their families behind.
Portland. Oct. 20, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
Locofoco sI.nvers VS.. Banks.

is fact that may strike many per-
song as not little singular. that large
pumber Of the leading politicians and ex-
Office holders of the Locofoco party Of
Iowa, are now engaged in regular sha-
wing business. In almos, every paper we
pick up we find an advertisements oil some
Of these gentry, offering TO buy and sell
land warrants and Exchange, &c &c.
Having succeeded in imposing Con-
Stitution on the State which prohibits
legitimate Banking business, and having
at the last session of the Legislature Sc
cured the passage Of a law abo.ishing the
limitation OF the rates Of interest, fair
field is opened up for the operations Of
money lenders and shavers, and these
men were fully prepared 20 GO into the
business and devote the proceeds Of their
salaries for the benefit of the people, at
prof, Of from twenty to hundred per
cent.
As matter of course, all persons who
are engaged in this business will exert
themselves to prevent the adoption of
Banking system in the Stale; for good
sound Banking system would entirely de-
stroy their business, by reducing the
present enormous rates of interest down
to Z or sper cent, and by reducing ex-
change from 2or per cent to a mere
nominal amount.
Lei the people think Of these things
and put proper estimate on the Locofo-
co shavers who are so bitterly hostile to
Banks. The interests OF the people of
Iowa demand the establishment Of Banks,
and voters who sacrifice the great inter-
ests Of the State to subserve the selfish
ends ola few political leaders. merit the
scorn OF the world and deserve the hard
times and low prices which they refuse
to remedy by embracing the proper
means-the alteration of the Constitution
and the establishment of Banks. Yal-
ley Whig.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25

tg The Carrier of the Courier will
be around with his Address on New
lear's morning. Hope our patrons will
take into consideration the fact tina, he
never fails TO bring the news TO their fire.
sides be il hot or cold, muddy or dry, and
will be liberal accordingly. Don't offer
him "five center" with the stars squee-
zed off, hut give him half or quarter
dollar, as you ought to DO.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
NO. VIII.
The River COntract---Time OF
Completion Il prices of Lands.

SOssAphcaaOm ~ pHsCcs Va Asahuss
From frequent inquiries made of us
we infer there is a strong desire on the
part of our readers to obtain some def
mite information in regard TO the contract
recently made by the State with the
Messrs. Bangs, for the Improvement Of
the Des Moines River.
In compliance with this general desire,
we shall from time to time communicate
such information as would seem to be
most generally demanded by those who
are more especially interested in the
work.
In answer to two inquiries which
have most frequently been made, We
would state shat the Contract stipulates
for the completion Of the work within
four years from the date Of the recen. ia.
vorable decision of the administration,
extending the grant above the Forks of
the Raccoon.
In regard to the price OF lands, the
State is prohibited from offering for sale
more than one hundred and fifty thous-
anc acres of land in any one year, and
may offer an additional one hundred and
fifty thousand acres each successive
year till the entire amount ABOVE the
Forks, estimated AT 100000 acres has
been offered for sale.
For the first six months after each
one hundred and fifty thousand acres is
brought into market, il is not TO be sold
for less than five dollars per acre; after
six months and within five years. no,
less than three dollars an acre shall be
taken, and after the expiration Of five
years the price shall be reduced to, and
remain at, two dollars and fifty cents an
acre.
Persons who have, or shall have
Claims upon these lands according to
the custom of the country, will be allow
ed presumption rights and can purchase
al The above prices, on credit of five
years, by paying interest a. the rate Of
eight per cent. per annum in advance.
So much for the lands above the Forks.
Below the Forks, il is stipulated that
the lands shall not be sold for less than
two dollars per acre. We presume that
Inc provisions npOn inis SUBJECT, are not
as bad as many persons feared they
would be. A due regard for popularity
doubtless, led Commissioner Van Ant
werp and Governor Hampstead to value
the lands belo1c the Forks at less than
half the price fixed upon those above.
Indeed, we can conceive no other princi-
pie upon which the less valuable lands
should be raised to the unprecedented
price of S. per acre. The distinction
could no, have been made with any view
10 the interests of the State, independen,
of popularity, for then the lands above
the Forks would have been estimated at
a less value than those below.
Sample and others had wrecked their
popularity on the shoals below the Forks,
and Van Antwerp and Hampstead profit
ing by the misfortune of their predeces-
sors. pu, their high prices upon lands
which contain butathia crop of Uoiers.
-Paiiey Uhig.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
New York. Dec. II


The Kossuth banquet at the Irving
House, last evening, was an event OF
great interest. Kossuth spoke over three
hours in strain of great eloquence and
power, fully stating the grounds Of Hun
gary's plan, and appealing to the Ameri-
can people, not only for sympathy and
the aid Of public opinion in Hungary's
behalf, but asking means also both con-
tributions and loans. His speech occu-
pied about eight columns in the Courier.
In it he mentions the fact OF generous
gift Of 81 900 to the cause of Hungary,
by w. Snead, of Cincinnati. And it is
also stated that Horace Greedy has con.
tributed another 1000. It's now pro-
posed by the friends Of Hungary to or
ganize Committees, under the direction
OF Kossuth, to receive subscriptions 10 a
Hungarian National Loan of 800 or O.
yer, and contributions of larger and small
er amounts. Some definite plan will be
made known in few days. The work
is TO be commenced at once and with
vigor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25

DUTy OF THE WIG PARTY.-The
Hartford Courant, in urging the Wings
to stand by the Administration, truly
says:
The Republic Of the United States Of
America never stood as high in the esti-
nation Of the world as il now does. Our
influence is felt in the destinies of every
nation. Our very name is tower Of
strength for citizens every where. The
foreign policy and domestic arrangements
of Willard Fillmore are Fast gathering in
revenue OF praise and appropriation from
every country on the earth. What cause
is there then OF Encouragement! Let us
rather rise from our defeats refreshed for
another combat in support of such an
Administration.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-12-25
" Hon. HENRY CLAY has resign

" Hon. HENRY CLAY has resigned
his seat in the Senate, with the inten-
ton of spending The winter in Philadel-
phia and returning to Ashland in the
spring. Mr.. Clay first took his seat in
the Senate in 1906, and has been in the
service OF his country, in some capaci-
", almost ever since. Il is not proba-
bic that he will ever consent to becom me a
public servant again Long live the
Sage of Ashland.