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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
~ The Boston Commonwealth, III,

II The Boston Commonwealth, the
weltknown abolition organ in that city,
referring TO events Of the past winter in
the Legislature, and abiding to the de-
lay of the Democrats in redeeming their
promise, says:
at is plainly better for both the Free
Soil and Democratic parties than il the
purposes of their alliance had been more
promptly effcc,'d. The delay has brough,
them nearer together, diminished old jeal.
ousies and prejudices, aud taught them
cooperation. Both parties have been
modified, developed, and strengthened.
The Free Sellers have Gisproved the
charge often asserted of an undue attach
ment to the Wing associations and ALI
ances; the Democrats have disproved
the charge of sycophancy to the slave
power" ....
1t appears from this that the Abolition
and Locofoco parties have taken each
other for better or worse ill death shall
part them. 1t is to be hoped that death
will not be very long in doing his work.
Lou. journal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
From the New York Express.
WASHINGTON, April 26th. l r. a'

WASHINGTON, April 2oth' r. "'
MORE ABOUT THE CUBA ExPEDrTIoS
--Hmgarian Eriits Implicated.--Au-
ihentic information has been received by
the Government authorities here, that
large numbers of men have assembled
at Mobile, Apalachicola, Savannah and
other cities South, for the purpose oil
embarking in the expedition against the
Island of Cuba.
Among these persons, il is ascertained
there are considerable numbers Of Hun
garian refugees, recently arrived in the
United Statesmen who have had an
extensive experience in war, Of late, and
who, therefore, were expected to make
first rate soldiers.
This information has created no little
stir here, but the general opinion seems
to be that if Cuba is invaded, the inva-
ders should not rendezvous upon the soil
of the United States, if the Admiuis,ra.
ton at Washington can prevent 1t.
Orders have been forwarded to New
York for the immediate despatch OF a
Revenue Cutter, to cruise along the
Southern coast.
Yours, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
Sound Doctrine.

The following from the Liverpool
Mail, discloses an important fact, and no
person can deny that the new test of
willingness Of debtors to pay, is based
upon common sense:
We were not aware that the books OF
newspaper publishers are consulted TO
quite large extent by people in bust
ness, TO ascertain the peculiar standing of
persons. Debts for newspapers become
due once year; those who pay are con-
sidered as prompt men, and worthy OF
confidence. We had a person come in
to our Office the other day, and ask
"Do you send the paper now TO Mr..
-" We replied that we did
swell" sand the man, she owes me P5,
and can't get it; don't think he's
good" We looked secretly at his ac-
count, and found him paid up. We
then replied TO the enquirer, "fhat man
is good-your debt is safe. He may
have forgotten it or something else may
have prevented his paying, but he is
good" The mans eyes brightened.-
SAID he, 81 have written TO several print
ers, and could not find where he took a
paper. Thought Of you, and said l
would come here" said he again, after a
pause. This is the way 10 find out
whether people are good. We ascertain
what papers they take, contrive some
way to peep into their accounts. Men
who are good, are sure TO pay for their
newspapers, and if they do not pay for
these, we don't think them good. We
were forcibly struck by the idea
"Well," said he. 81 will send my bill by
the post" In few days, the person
came in again. Said he, 81 sent up my
BILL" "Well, did he pay you?" "Yes,
sir" and opening his hand he showed US
the draft. There" said he, "give me a
printers book after all, to tell whether a
mans good; they're complete ,hermom-
eter; we always knew a man to be bad
if he don't pay the printer"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
A MELANCHOLY SPEcTAcLE.-Y ester

A MELANCHOLY SPEcTAcLE.-Yest ester
day evening the train of cars from Cleve-
land brought several convicts from that
city 10 the peniientiary. Among The rest
were three or four mere boys, who have
been sentenced Tor years, in the very
morning of their days, to the walls of a
prison, for henious crimes against soci-
ETY.. One bov was little over ten years
of age, two others were only little old,
er; and as they ratified their manacles and
hobbled from the cars 10 the omnibus,
they laughed about their awkward fix,
and looked hardened and indifferent to
the terrible punishment awaiting them.
The sight was sickening. Aud yet, how
many parents are permitting their young
children TO run at large, at all hours Of
the night, without any restraint, thus i'm
bibing habits that sooner or later. will
bring them to the same end.-Columbus
(OhioI Journal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
Politics mt the south.

A letter from Macon, Ga, to the New
York Herald, contains the follow ing pol
ilical news: a ...
"Mr. Howell Cobb viii be the candi-
date of the Union party for Governor,
and the convention which nominates
him will also nominate Mr.. Buchanan
for the Presidency. A southern Wing,
probably Jones, of Tennessee, will be
placed on the ticket with Mr.. b. Geor-
gia viii not 90 into national convention,
but act as guerrilla" in the next Pres
idential campaign. Alabama, Mississip-
pi and Tennessee, will join in the move
mcnt, and by this means, if the election
should be carried into the House, we
shall control about forty votes for MIR.
Buchanan, which he could not otherwise
receive. Old party lines, in this State,
are wiped on. and the old issues cannot
be revived.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
PHILADELPHIA, May 5.


The MURDER AT RoxBoRoUGH.-At
an early hour on Saturday afternoon our
citizens were startled by the news which
had been sent by express to the city, of
a NEST horrid murder al Roxborough,
one of the most beautiful and romantic
sections of the rural portion Of The coun.
~ Of Philadelphia. A death-like still
ness prevailed, the spectators were al
most mute with horror, and indignation
was depicted in every countenance, and
many a manly as well as gentle eye was
sutfused with tears. The spectacle out
doors was awful TO behold. A female
PROSTATE upon her back, in pool oil
CONCEALED blood, The whole front of her
skull mashed in, and her brains oozed
in masses from the wound. A man ex-
tended, also, on the damp earth, his face
buried in the mud, and the posierior part
of the head beaten TO a jelly, with com
pleie destruction of the brain. The
house was entered, where sight was
disclosed Which was calculated TO freeze
the blood. In corner of the room, as
though !. had crawled there and expired
.ay dead infant. LIS head had been
mashed: but, though dead for several
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
BOUNTY LAND
AND PENSION .AGENCY!!
Washington. ID, @.

TINE undersigned Attorney and General
Il Agent at the City of Washington Of
fers his services in procuring Bounty Lands
and Pensions for those entitled. Being
permanently located at the seat Of Govern
ment, and having access to Registers and
Rolls, filed in the u. s. war Office, he pos
sesses facilities for the speedy and satisfac
tory adjustment of Government claims Of
every kind.
BY a late Act of Congress, bounty land
is granted to officers and soldiers of the war
OF 1872, and of the Indian wars since 1870.
To those who served nine months 100 acres,
to those who served four months 80 acres,
and those who served one month 40 acres.
Arrangements have been made with gen.
tlemen of the legal profession in different
sections of the country, for the location of
warrants, and the sale of patents, when
issued, on the most advantageous terms:
for the payment OF taxes, redemption of
land sold for taxes, collection of debts, and
for the transaction Of General Law BUSH
ness in every State of the Union.
he tenders his services to members Of the
profession, at distance, and when cases
are prepared by local Agent, will abate
one halfhi usual fee. The necessary forms
and instructions, and information on all
subjects appertaining to a successful prose-
tion OF the business will be furnished to
regular correspondents, without charge.
"Persons desiring information of friends
who are, or have been in the Army or Navy,
will forward to him all the particulars
known Of their services; together with a
fee OF one dollar, and their enquiries will
be replied to by return of mail.
ALI communications to be PREPAID, and
addressed to
CHA'S C. TUCKER,
(box l67 p. o. Washington, ID. G.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
To the Farmers Of Iowa.
McCOrmick's Reaper.

TNHE subscriber, as the authorized
agent of G.. III. Mccormick, for
the sale of his Justly celebrated Patent
Virginia Reaper, is now in the southern
portion of Iowa, and will visit the coun.
ties of Lee, Desmoines, Henry, Jeher-
son, Wapello, Van Buren,, Davis, &c
With the late valuable Improvements,
this is unquestionably the best, if not
the only Reaping Machine in this Sec
ton of the country. Mr.. Mccormick
was the first to introduce successfully
the cutting of grain by horse power,
and from his great experience having
sold in the West thousands) it would be
strange il he had not the best Machine
now in use. Ihave with me testimoni-
ais of the great value and extensive use
o. this machine TO the Western Farmers
in saving their crops. Throughout Hi
nois where great efforts have been made
10 introduce other machines, McCor.
mick, as the writer fully believes, has
sold and is selling fifty to one, over any
machine. An extensive system of in
frlngement and imposition upon the pub
lie has been prac,iced in the West by
the sale of his Reapers altered somewhat,
not TO improve) but TO evade his patent.
Suits are commenced agains, the parties,
and many are the overtures for COM
promise offered by them, but rejected
by Mr.. Mccormick upon the ground
that right stolen from him is not Fl,
subject for compromise, and can only
be remedied by full restoration. Sey-
mour a. Morgan, of Brockport, New
York, who served three years under Mr..
Mccormick, and learned what they
know of him, are the largest operators
in the line of Infringement upon his
Patent. They are enjoined. | have
The papers with me TO show how the
whole matter stands, with copies Of the
Injunction which will leave at all the
prominent points in the district nam ed,
when it is understood that all persons
using a Machine illegally made or sold,
in violation of The rights of the Paten-
tee, are equally as liable as the manu-
facturer, or seller, and can be sued and
made 10 pay damages 10 the Patentee,
and can be prevented by Injunction
from using such machine, it will be per
ceived that the system OF operations
above alluded to. is not only fraud up
on the Paten,ee, but is gross fraud up
on those 10 whom machines thus made
are sold. Farmers wishing machines,
by leaving their address at the post office
at The county seat of their county, direc-
ted to me, will ensure a call. Orders
can also be addressed to Chi,,enden e.
McGavic, Keokuk; J. l.. Montandon,
Fort Madison; Foote & Co., Burlington.
TO ensure machine this harvest, il
would be well to forward orders early.
The Machines are warranted 10 perform
well, or they can be returned.
..... j. l.. WILSON,
Of Chicago Ills.
April 18Th, so.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
Healing Virtues.

II is a fact, authenticated here as well
as over the State and indeed the whole
western States, that Slvan's Medic ines
have obtained wide spread celebrity
and reputation, to which they are justly
entitled for their "healing virtues" and
powers. We are not among those who
are prone to endorse every patent hum
bug that comes along, and in this in-
stance, have delayed our endorsement I'M
I'll we have been able TO make assurance
doubly sure, not only by testing them
personally ourselves, bn, from the testi-
mony of a numerous portion of the COM
muniiy living around us.-M. Globe,
Paris. .3prH Is, 1850.
See Sloan's advertisement. in another
column. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16

must have known all about it. under
stand, however, that Gonzales has been
threatened with arrest at Savannah,
where he has endeavored TO- enlist men
and procure money.
The preparation for the attack on the
part of the Spanish authorities is fully
appre cia,ed. They expect hard fight
ing, but rely principally upon the repres-
entation that a revolution IN Cuba is rea-
dy to take place, and only needs rally
ing point.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
Great Attraction at the
IOWA STORE!
FRESH ARRIVAL oF
& Summer Goods!
DAVID SANDS,

MOULD respectfully inform his friends
w in Ottumwa, and country in Wap-
clio county, and the public generally, that
assorted stock of Spring & Summer Goods.
fully selected in Philadelphia to suit this
market. The stock consists in part as fol-
lows:
Laans, solid and figured, Linen las
tres, Jaeonefs, Cambrics. Fancy
Prints, &c. Jenny Lind
Bounds &. Trimmings,
Ribbon i'm great variety of style and quail
ty, and beautiful assortment of Artifcials,
Parasols, &C. Also, Ladies', Misses and
clildren's shoes of every variety and style.
-.4LSO:-
Fancy black and blue Merimac prints;
French Ginghams, NJ d lains, alpaccas;
Black colored and figured lustres, broad
cloths;
Cassimeres, satinets, jeans, flannel linsey,
Ticking. hdkff s, cross barred and plain
jaconet;
Swiss muslin, Irish Linen, bleached and
brown domestic, checks, table cloths,
Hosiery, gloves, ribbons and great vari-
ETY. of Yankee Notions, together with a
large supply of
Ready Made Sammer Clothing,
Such as coats, pantaloons and vests Of ev-
cry variety, flannel shirts, drawers, also
HATS & CAPS, ALSO A GOOD
SORT OF BOOTS a. SHOES.
Hardware, Cutlery. Queens and Glass
ware, Groceries, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pepper,
Allspice. Dyestufis, Spool Thread.
Those w no are in want of the above ar
ticles are respectfully iavited to call and
examine the stock. No tfouble to show
Goods. May 9th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16

hours and its face disfgured by the
shocking injuries it had received there
was still such alife-lke expression of in
nocence in its look that it was difficult
for the spectators to realize that it was
really a corpse. Indeed the murdered
baby looked as if it was sleeping.
This alarming and heart-rending affair
is wrapt in no little mystery.
The family consisted OF V. Bartle,
his wife, who was enciente, and four chill.
dren. They were Germans.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16

ry We learn that il is the intention
of the Postmaster General to have all
the newspaper mail bags recently con-
tracted for closed by locks, instead OF
being merely tied, as has been the prac-
tice heretofore. This is an excellen, ar
rargement, and will insure greater secu-
rity 10 this class of mail matter. The
cost to the Department will no doubt be
greatly increased in the first instance,
but the change is very jndicious one,
and the public convenience will certain
ly be greatly promoted by it.-Bak. A.
mer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16

MORE OF THE CuBA lNvAsIoNIsrs.-
The New York Mirror, noticing the
seizure Of the steamer Cleopatra, by the
United States Marshal, says:
"Some one or two hundred men, hard
looking characters, are congregated a,
South Amboy, apparently awaiting the
arrival OF others, and sloop had been
engaged to carry them on board a ship,
the Captain of which was paid $50 a
day. During the past few days, similar
gangs of men had been observed loung-
ing around the wharves in this city, but
the prompt measures adopted by the
Government have probably defeated the
intentions of the marauders. These
men look more like pirates than patriots. "
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
The Indians i'm Florida.

We have been favored with the peru
sal Of a letter from an authentic source in
Florida, giving satisfactory statement
as TO the conclusion of the Indian diff
culties in that State. This letter states
that SHE outsiders are all in, and what
is more, all their families are forced by
their chiefs TO live South of Caloosa-
Hatchee. The men only go North to
hunt on the Big Prairie and to tend crops
on Fish eating creek. Bowlegs, Assam
nah, Hoilhlepahachulee and Nokosee-
Emathla had come into Major Casey's
camp TO inform him of the foregoing
facts, and TO learn when the store would
be opened.
Major Casey took this opportunity of
demanding the murderers, (,he parties
implicated in the murder of boy some
time ago. Bowlegs and Assunnah both
agreed TO give them up, as soon as pos
sible, and demanded that when appre-
hended they should be punished. Maj.
Casey had agreed that they should be
executed at his camp in the presence Of
the young Indians and the officers and
men generally. Ii will of course be an
Indian execution. This proceeding is
justified on the following grounds: that
their punishment will restrain others and
preserve the peace: it will appease the
citizens who are entitled TO this sacrifice;
and, lastly, it is the universal law
The execution will be according to In
dian fashion. Ii is expected that this
will put an end to difficulties with the
Seminoles in Florida. ~. o. Plea
yune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16

The Newark Daily Advertiser has
the following letter from correspond
ent at Jacksonville, Florida, giving ample
details of warlike preparations at that
place, of which he has been an eye-wit-
ness.
The place is well selected, remote
from business and observation, with no
officials present, no mail oltener than
once week.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
GEORGIA..
Important from Havana and
Chagrcs.
Death Of Mr.. Ihurston.-Ercitement
in Charleston, s. C.-WIrEefs, &c.
New York, May 6.

NEW oNh'
In Havana, matters were becoming so
serious and alarming that many were
preparing to leave. The Capt. Gener-
al was taking every precaution. Look
outs were stationed all along the coast
within two miles of each other, and ves-
sells of var here kept cruising between
Cape San Antonio and Havana. One
of The Cuba steamers was ashore on the
Colorados, and the Pizarro had gone to
her assistance. A row had occurred at
Panama between some American sea-
men and the inhabitants--the seamen
were drunk when arrested; they were
then put IN the stocks, from the effects
Of which treatment two Of them died.
The affair is now in the hands of the
American Consul. h..
CHAGRES. +.
The rainy season had not set in. The
Rail Road will, il is said, be finished to
Gorgona by the last of July, If the
weather continues good. The inhabit-
ants had established regular Police,
and life and property are much safer than
heretofore. Four of the Chagres muir
derers had been arrested at Porto Bello
and brought to Havana and confined in
prison. The Georgia reports that they
were all to be shot in few days.
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
Dates from the Sandwich Islands are
10 god of Feb. The American sloop Of
war Vandalia arrived at Honolulu on
the 10th. The Neside Stewart and
schooner Polly Bliss had both been got
off the rocks on which they were cast
in gale of wind. .
" OREGON. -
Advices from Oregon to 23d ult. had
been received.
Judge Thurston, Delegate from Ore
gon, died on board the California and
was buried at Acapulco.
The Tennessee had arrived at Pana-
ma and had on board $4,000 in gold
and 200 passengers.
The Georgia brought 1920, 900 in
gold on freight.
CHARLESTON, S. c., May 5.
o The county delegates are arriving by
scores, 500 have already arrived. A
large majority are hot for secession,
which seems resolved upon. The ex-
element increases and the inhabitants
are very much alarmed. The Conven-
tion will meet at Military Hall this
evening at 4 o'clock. The city is crow
ded with strangers.
WASHINGTON, May 6.
The Republic thinks tina. the reports,
by telegraph, that the Cuba expedition
had been abandoned, are not to be trusted.
They are intended TO battle the Govern
ment in its designs of suppresssing the
expedition, and publishes letter from
Jacksonville, to the effect that an expe-
ai,on was certainly on foot and expec-
sedlto saiEon the 9Th of May. ....
r- WASHINGTON, pril 81.
APPOINTMENTS, &c.-Charles +. SLAMS
bury, Esq, of Washington, now in Lon
don, has been appointed by the Secreta-
nv of the Interior to make report OF
all matters connected with the London
Industrial Exhibition which may be USE
full to science, or tend TO promote the
mechanic arts. The report will be en-
bellished with suitable engravings, and
published as a patent office document.
Gen. r. Weightman has been appoint
ed chief clerk in the Patent Office, in
place of Mr.. Lawrence.
Henry Baldwin, Esq, of Tennessee,
and r. Dewitt, of New York, have been
appointed assistant engineers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16

u A youth, aged Is years, living in
Green county, Ohio, has a wife aged
Is, and two children, the eldest of whom
is in its fourth year.-Toy Budget.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16

II Opposition steamboat lines have
been carrying passengers from Cleveland
to Buffalo for sir and a fourth cents!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
COmstOck & Brothers,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Stoves and Tin Ware,

Tin Plate, Russia and American Sheet Iron
Sheet Copper, Brass and Zinc; Copper
and Iron Rivets, Hollow Ware,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-05-16
PRAIRIE S7ATE COOKING
STOTE

for our leading Stove, we offer it to the
public, with the expectation that it will
give general satisfaction. Notwithstanl-
ing the heavy casting of this Stove, making
it more expensive to the manufacturer, still
the prices at which we we sell them, are
lower than any other patent Stove. The
signature to the following certificate, will
show how the Stove is regarded by those
who have it in use:
We the undersigned, having in nse a
Cooking Stove called the Prairie State,
manufactured by A. Comstock, Quincy, H..
after having given the same fair trial, have
no hesitancy in saying that for neatness
and durability of workmanship and dis
patch in cooking, this Stove is unsurpassed.
The Stove has powerful draft, capacious
oven and is heated with much less fuel, and
in about one half the time required for
most of the late style of large oven Stoves.
From actual knowledge, we unhesitating-
ly recommend this stove to all families
wishing to purchase what may properly BE-
called, a good, durable cooking stove
Z. l.. Demaree, &. Ill. Bull,
J. Dindledine, ERNST Sien,
A. Smith, IL. Garret,
Henry Allen, J. N. Robston,
.. Kendall, Rev. J. ]. Marks,
Willard Reyes. o. ii. Browning,
Peter Eichar, John Epple,
Louis Lambert. G. Leping.
J. Turner, Esq, William McGavic,
Rev w Ii Will'ms, ID. G. Martin.
VIM. 5. Wins, J. r. Phillips.
G. ID. wilkins Esq. j. N. Norris,
Keokuk, April Sd, lS5l.-m2.