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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

We are satisfied that large majority
Of the people Of Iowa, are in favor of
banks of some kind. and under the con-
troll of the State Government. Those
who may disbelieve this, or who are CD.
posed 10 an amendment Of the Cons,i,u.
ton, are blind, we think, 10 The evils of
our present financial condition, and Ia
The effect it has produced upon the SEN
,lmenis Of rejecting and intelligen,
people. Look at our present condition
at the large proportion of foreign bank
paper, which enters INTO our Iowa cur
rency, and say what to us would be the
effect of crash among The eastern banks.
Then decide whether, since. from the
working of the laws of trade, or what
ever reason you may choose to assign.
we must have paper currency il would
not be better TO provide ourselves with
paper over which we would have con-
troll and supervision.
Experience, the test of all theories,
has demonstrated tina, mt least for the
present, we must endure bank note cur.
rency in part, and we are much mistaken
in the sentiment Of the people of Iowa,
If they are not prepared 10 decide in ia
vor of the safer and wiser plan.
The small vote by which the constitu
ton was adopted, is proof that the pnb.
lie opinion was at tina, time awake on
this point, and time, we are satsf fed, has
matured and settled the question. g.
We urge, then, that The question of a.
mending the Constitution be kept before
the people. That some safe system OF
Banking, either the free Banking or safe
~ fund plan, or combination of the two
be suggested and maiured by discussion,
and that leaving all other issues on the
constitution at present, this one point be
fairly placed before the people. A calm
and friendly discussion OF the idea on a
basis of fair and just compromise be.
tween the two parties can do no harm,
and we are confident will result in good.
Democrats and Wings. and all, what So
you to il!-ioaca Observer. a 'n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
~ The Worcester Mass Spy, on

II The Worcester Mass Spy, once
a Wing paper, now ultra Free Soil, has
raised the standard of rebellion against
the Union. The following paragraph
from the Spy is disgrace, not only to
Massachusetts, but TO the press:
"The feeling is growing stronger eve-
ry dav in the free States that the mutual
benefits of the Union are fiction; and the
fact that free men can be taken from the
north and consigned TO slavery, proves
that it is so. If this feeling deepeus and
widens as it surely is doing, in conse-
quence of the political infamy of north
ern men, and the rampant aggression up
on our rights by southern slavery, then
farewell TO all these illusions and dreams
of one great prosperous Republic cover
ing this continent from shore TO shore
The north will in the end be compelled
10 divorce its infamous partner, as sure
as God reigns: and the south, like some
ubiquitous courtezan, will sink into pre-
mature decay from the diseases which
she bears in her own bosom.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

TT We, the undersigned citizens of
Green Township, Wapeilo County, To-
wa, met at BENJAMIN Baum's, in said
Township, on the 18Th of February.
1851, for the purpose Of taking into con-
sideration the case OF George w. Ken
drick, for entering Gabriel Higdon's
claim, and chose three Committee men,
viz: Benjamin Baum, Joseph II. Glover
and Benjamin Reed, who offered the fol-
lowing proposals 10 the said kendrick.
to-wil: Fifly-two dollars and fifty cents
was offered to said Kendrick and he re-
fused it--then they offered to take ono
half of the land and pay him s26 25-
he also refused and said he would enter
into no compromise whatever; he would
die first, and so said his mother, father,
Bfoiher-in-law, and Harris, his uncles.-
Then the Committee returned to the
crowd and the following resolution was
passed: nsl'
ResoiUed, That we will disown the
kendrick family and the Harris family
as neighbors, until the said Kendrick
comes forward and makes compromise
with the caid Higdon, tor said land.
Resotoed, That the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the Dos
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
Letter from Gen. scott.

Gen. Scott has written the following
letter to wing committee In Pennsylva-
MIA. 1t does not evince any peculiar
"haste' on his part for the Presidency.
Gould the Presidency add aught to the
fame Of Gen. Scott!-Bur. Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, March 20lh.
DEAR SIR:-The Wing committee
and lis Secretary OF Juniata county have
done me the favor TO announce your ac-
ton in placing my name before the coun
Try in connection with the Office of the
Presidency. The appreciation of my
country was the first and will be the last
great object Of my life. Ii | have had
the happiness to obtain it, it will he of
minor importance whether it leads to a
change in my official relations to the
country.
With my most respectful regards TO
the gentlemen of the committee, re-
main, w. SCOTT.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
~ John Jay Bradley, man of |

~ John Jay Bradley, man of lib
cral education, Greek scholar, and for
merly an editor of a paper, died in Bos-
ton Jail Oh Thursday, where he had
been confined for week past for debt.
He was in the last stage Of consumption
when sent to Jail. aud could scarcely ge,
up the steps for weakness. The credit
or peremptorily refused to release him
unless the money was paid. Deceased
had certain rights in property which were
not available at the present time, which
prevented his swearing out under the
poor debtors act, unless he assigned
them to his creditor. He never attempt
ed to get released. and was little insane.
His father was applied to, but he refused
to interfere. There had been quarrel
between father and son, butit does not
appear that the former knew fully of his
sons condition. The creditor must have
imbibed all The spirit of Shylock to
send dying man TO end his days in
jail for debt of $500!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

10 Organization of the Fairfield and
Mount Pleasant Plank Road Company
This Company organized at Fairfield on
the lst ult., by paying in the five per
cent. required, and electing VIM. Wallace,
President, Barnet Resline, Treasurer,
and George Acheson, John Il. Huey, A.
II. Sparks, John B Crawford, and John
Mccormick, Directors.
The Directors will meet as soon as the
articles of Incorporation have been pub.
lished the legal period, four weeks, and
make arrangements for the Survey and
estimates. Gazette. faa3 #a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

THE CRoPs-OHIo WHEAT CRoP.--
We have just conyersed with a gentle
man who has been riding through the
wheat region of Ohio and, he reports that
the crop looks as fine as it ever did a,
This time of the year, good color and
stands even. Ii the summer does as well
by it as the winter, he predicts an unpre-
cedented crop.-Clereiand Piaiadealer.
Michigan Wheat Crop--We are in.
formed by gentleman who has lately
passed through many of the counties in
The western and southern portions OF
Michigan, that the winter has been quite
uniavorable to wheat and that the crops
in general look quite badly for the sea.
son. In clayey ground it has shove
and exposed the roots, and the many Vi
cissiludes and changes of The past win
ter, together with The early disappearance
Of snow has tended to winter kill it,
Detroit .4dvertiser.
New York JTheat Crop.-'The whoa
crop has passed the ordeal OF winter
without injury, and, in all this section
wears a very promising appearance. l
is somewhat too early TO speak positive
ly as to its exemption from frost, but nc
reasonable apprehension Of danger car
be entertained. The plant was unusn
ally we'll grown and rooted last fall. ant
The winter has been favorable. 1t ha.
neither been winter killed or smothereC
by snow.--Syracuse Journal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
ly' The Cincinnati Nonpariel, of the

IV The Cincinnati Nonpariel, of the
l7,h (Anti- Whig,) concludes an able ar.
,icle upon Gen. Cass's ireachery TO the
West, in defeating the River and Har.
Dor Bill, after this wise:
"The General tries hard 10 play the
willy politician, but his dishonesty is SC
transparent that people can see RICH
through him. Like the unfortunate
..bird' to which he refers. his head only
is from sight, while his body is exposed
to The pcliings Of his enemies. He has
helped TO kill the measure for removing
snags from Western rivers and providing
harbors in Western lakes, and the Yves
tern people will most likely again give
him 10 understand that honesty is thu
best policy
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
RETURN OF THE BouRBoNs TO FRANCE.

RETURN OF THE BoURBoNs TO FRANCE.
"A great excitement occurred in the
French Assembly. on the lsl ul,., during
the discussion of a bill throwing open
the doors of France to the two branches
of the Bourbon Family. One of The
delegates in the debate undertook TO de-
fend the execution of Louis XIV, which
disguised the liberal members; and NJ.
Berger, taking advantage of the feeling
Of the house, moved unexpectedly that
the proposition should be adjourned for
six months,-a motion which was car
ried by large majority.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
~ Two fla,boa,s heavily laden wi,

w Two fa,boa,s heavily laden with
corn and other produce, struck a snag in
the Mississippi, at the head Of Flour Is
land, on the 9Th inst, proving a total
loss. These are the evidences that the
Locofoco party offer to the country near
ly every week of the soundness of their
uievs, in opposing appropriations b,
Congress for our rivers and harbors.--.
Are the people of the West prepared to
endore the heresy, that Congress has no
power to protect our western commerce
by improving the navigation of our great
finland seas. - louisville Courier.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

VIRGINIA AND THE COMPROMISE
The Compromise resolutions have been
adopted by the Virginia House of Dele,
gates, by an almost unanimous vote.--
i hey denounce secession, refuse TO CO.
operate with South Carolina, and de.
clare for the COMPROMISE aud the Union.
Hurrah for the old Dominion, the
mother oi States, the home of Washing.
ton! .....a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
TnE WAsu1NcroN SourHERN PREs

The WASHINGTON SOUTHERN Pass.
We learn from a late number of the
Southern Press, published at Washing
ton, that it has not done paying business
since its establishment. Fisher says he
has been compelled to pay "a round sum
out of his own pocket" 10 keep it going.
We are right glad TO hear this. No pa
per ought to be sustained which seeks
the dissolution Of the Union. Savannah
(Ga. Rep,b.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

FANEUIL HALL REFUSED May
or and Aldermen, at Boston, refused to
grant the use of Fanueil Hall, on the 26tf
Of March, 10 r. E. Althorp and others,
for the purpose of holding mass meet
ing Of those opposed to the Fugitive
Slave Law.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

ARRIVAL EXTRAORDINARILY EN-.
pire City brought to this City on Satur.
day small chest of tea, which was ouly
sisfy-niae days on the route, from Shang.
hal, China. II reached San Francisco
in 81 days, and this City in 81 more
1t was brought from San Francisco by
Gregory's Express. and is intended as a
present for President Fillmore.--N. r
Tribune.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

~ The Asia sailed from New York
on the 26lh instant, taking out the enor-
nous sum in specie of S706 500. The
two steamers that preceded her, took out
upwards Of half a million. Such heavy
drains as these, will soon make them
selves felt not only in the commercial
cities on the sea-board, but throughout
the country. This is one of the frniis
of the British Locoloco Tariff of 1916.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
The Loss OF the Lowell.

man who was present at this dreadful
scene, an account of the collision be-
tween the Lowell and S. f. Vin,on, both
of which were, at the time, very heavi-
ly laden. The accident took place near
Cap,ina Island, below Wheeling, at a
bout half-past ten o'clock, P. NJ, and the
night was very dark. The pilots of the
boats perceived each other, and the bells
were tapped, though owing TO some un,
fortunate mistake or accident, the Low.
ell ran across the bow Of the Vinton,
which struck her aft of The boilers
The force of the collision was tremen.
dous, the Vinton being large boat, car
rying a cargo of upwards of nine hun
dred tons, and having probably the stron-
gest hull on The river. The Lowell sank
in about thirty seconds after The collision,
the cabin parting from the hull and float.
ing. " ..H '.. ..
The cabin passengers and crew esca-
ped-many Of them in their night clothes
TO the top of The hurricane deck; but
the first engineer, two fremen, and
twelve deck passengers were drowned.
A large family, consisting of man
and his wife, and children, from Bedford,
Pa, on their way to the West, were a.
mong the number Of those drowned.
The captain of the Vinton at once Or
dered his boat TO be slapped, and towed
! the wreck of the Lowell's cabin to the
shore, where every thing that could con-
tribute to the comfort Of those who were
saved, was done. After the lapse of
some time, the Messenger No. came
alongside, and Captain Fisher kindly
took number Of the passengers on his
fine boat to Cincinnati.
Mr.. Joseph B. B. McKown, the first
engineer, who was drowned, leaves a
wife and seven children. who reside in
Allegheny, 10 lament his loss. He was
not the regular engineer, but had taken
the place of Edward B. Barton, who
was attacked by a sudden illness, just as
the Lowell was backing out from the
wharf at Pittsburgh. His loss will be
deeply lamented by his brother engineers,
among whom he occupied high posi-
ton. M. e.. ......
Mr.. David Evans, the carpenter, and
part owner of the boat, had very mar
row escape. The cabin soon sank to
hurricane deck, and Mr., Evans was
caught underneath it. He managed to
make his situation known, however, to
those on the top of the deck, by knock
ing against il, upon which hole was cut
through, and he was rescued. though he
had been so long in the water that he
was nearly chilled to death.
The cargo, consisting of iron, nails,
and cotton yains and dry goods, was
shipped, principally, by Hardy, Jones
& Co., and was fully insured. The
hull of the boat lies in about thirty feet
water, and the engines will be saved
The cabin and furniture are also saved,
as is portion of the dry goods and cot
ton yarns, though in damaged condi-
ton Pittsburgh Gazette, 26h, alt.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

SOUTH CAROLINA u. s, SENATORS. -
1t is stated that Mr.. Rhetl has expressed
his determination 20 resign his seat, and
that Mr.. Butler, his colleague, has also
stated that he will not come back any
more. BY the census just taken, it APP
pears, too, that South Carolina will lose
two members Of Congress. That CAM
be set down to Northern injustice, Ger.
,ainly.--Phh Mq.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

DEPosED.-Bishop Chase has. in the
presence ofthe Rev. Drs. Tnrner. John
SON and Haight, formally deposed from
the ministry Ferdinand E. Wait, of N.
Y. City, who has recently declared his
pronunciation Of Professionalism.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

PRIZE FIoHT:xG.-Fom Hyer is out
with challenge 10 fight any man in the
world for $4,000 side and offers TO
give any man from England $4,000 to
meet him there.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

SALARIES OF Conference.-The Cos
pei Messenger has collected from an ar
ticle in the Independent, and from other
sources, the following statement of the
average rate of salaries per annum OF
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

u BY law Of France. no priest,
doctor or attorney, is allowed to accept
of death-bed legacy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
LATEST NEWS.
BosToN, April 3

By an arrival at New Bedford, We
have atlvices from ST. Helena TO Febru.
airy. There were then seven slave yes.
sells in port condemned, and about $50
slaves on the island; three more
prizes were daily expected. .......-.
late accounts had been received at St.
Helena from the Cape of Good Hope.
The kaffre war was still raging 10 fear
full extent. The Governor, Sir Harry
Smith, was in fort surrounded by g.
900 Kaf'res, and entirely cut off from
escape. He has with him in the fort a.
bout 500 English soldiers scantily sup
piled with provisions, and unless speedi-
ly reinforced, The Governor will fall a
victim. |. was expected that the regi-
ment at ST. Helena would be ordered i'm
mediately TO the Cape of Good Hope.
The Legislature, yesterday. after one
ballot, postponed the further balloting
for U. Senator till the 18th inst.
2fa ToRoSTo, April LIST. -
Last night, George Thompson lectu-
red upon slavery, and was enthusiastic
ally received by large audience. He
described the press of the United States,
that support slavery, as the most degra-
ded literature in the world. He said he
could not understand the religion of A.
merica, where the bible is withheld from
5000, 900 slaves, and where $1,000 min
listers nearly all set the laws of the U.
S. above the laws of God. ...... Is
Arrival Of the Baltic.
New York, April 3.
The Baltic reached her dock at quar-
ter past nine o'clock, p. M. She brings
Liverpool dates to the 22d, London to
the 2lst, and Paris TO the 2Oth ult., and
has fifty passengers. ....-.
Cotton has advanced Id. Sales for
the week amount to $4,000 bales.
The Liverpool markets show better
better demand for breadstuffs, but pro-
visions are less active and declining.
The Cambria arrived out Oh Friday
evening, the 2lst. The political news
is generally uninteresting. The English
Ministry are still in an uncertain state.
There is nothing from the Coniinen,
VI iAHpOitohSSs
New ORLEANS, April So A. M.
Another crevasse near Plaquemine.
The unexpected accounts by the Bal
tic has created an excitement in our mar
kets, and already we hear of the sales
of 5000 bales at an advance of penny;
middling l04 to Iii. Provisions, gen.
orally, of all descriptions, except corn.
are advancing, and remain very firm;
vhiskey ls4c; sugar dull, fair d 10 &c;
molasses &c; prime white corn SIC.
NASHVILLE, April $50 P. M.
The Cumberland river is rising, and
quite rise expected.
We have had very heavy rains, which
extended over the country above.
The weather is cool and windy.
BooNvILLE, Mo-, April 5-7P.M.
Heavy rains here last night. To-day,
cold and showing. Not cold enough TO
iniure fruit. River in good navigable
condition. bats ~ s ar -a. A. .
Menefee, Corum e. Bulwer's train left
on the Sd for Salt Lake. The grass is at
least one month in advance of last sea-
son. Gaa1 .gga.s raH ae s.a.a -aa.a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

HAVING located on the old Harper
IL farm, two miles north. of Ottumwa,
on the main road leading from Ottumwa to
Brimm's Point, will attend with his usual
promptness to the Practice of Medicine, in
all its various branches.
Ottumwa. March 2Sth, lS5l.-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
v Some one Of The Correspondents
settles the next Presidential question as

"Seott and Canada.
Houston and Cuba.
Seward and free soil.
Isaac p. Walker and free farms.
Jefferson Davis and Southern rights.
Chaplin and Cuifee's rights.
Lucreiia Mott and Women's rights.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

HNRACE CHAINS--24 prs. bright
il trace chains, just received aud for
sale by A. NUDGE a. Go.
Nov. 1, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
PRAIRIE STATE COOKING
... f.. STOPE ....

for our leading Stove, we offer it to tho
public, with the expectation that it will
give general satisfaction. Notwithstand-
ing the heavy casting of this Stove, making
1t 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 q
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 unsurpsa sed.
The Stove has a powerful draft, capacious
oven and is heated with mach less fuel, and
in about one half the time required for
most of the late style of large oven Stoves.
From actual knowledge, we unhcsitating-
ly recommend this stove to all families
wishing to purchase what may properly be
x1aI lnI ,k,,1 l,,.. Ii
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

DOYS BOOTS-3 cases boys boots,
I'D good article, for sale by
Nov. l, 1850. A. NUDGE a. Go.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11

pet attheir feet. The Warilows of Wei.
land all blessed The Prodigal Son. who,
unlike the one of old, came back rich to
an INDECENT father, and made the old
mans heart grow young again with Joy.
90 Dickens Household Uorls.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
NEW FIRM.
New Spring and Summer
O o. @ DG!!

TNHE subscribers are now receiving AZ
i their stand on Main Street
a General assortment Of
SEA S N A B l. e GOODS,
To which they beg to call the attention OF
the trading community, and respectfully
solicit share Of public patronage. Our
stocks comprised in part Of the following:
Cloths, cassimeres, tweeds, Jeans, cotton
AIDES; brown. bleached, striped and hick-
DRY shirtings; Ginghams, Lawns, Dress
Silk, Delaines, alpaccas, Jaconetts, cam
brics Irish Linnens, Edgings, Laces, La
dies collars; Ribbons and Bonnets, new
style; Handkerchiefs, Parasols; assorted
Dress Goods, Trimmings, etc.
Hats, Caps, Boots & Shoes,
READY-MADE CLOTHING. Hardware,
Queensware, Cutlery, Iron. Nails, Glass,
Groceries, Coffee, Sugar, lea, Molasses,
Dried Fruit, Mackeral, &C., as well as al
most an innumerable amount of articles
too tedious to advertise, but which we
will be pleased to have our frien dis exam
inc for themselves. -r...a
Don't be backward in coming forward,
any thing in our line will be sold on the
best terms, and all warranted. Any per-
son in want of any article in our line may
rest assured that he cannot do better than
to give us call, we shall take pleasure in
showing you our stock, even if you do not
buy, and will sell for 7-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
Hats, Caps, Boots & Shoes
CASH, PRODUCE,

or on short time, as cheap, if not cheaper
than goods can be bought at any other es-
adjustment in the Des Moines Valley.
ysr. WARDEN & LEIGHTON.
Ottumwa, April 4th, 1851 If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1851-04-11
COlMsfOck & Brothers,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in :.
Stoves and Tin Ware,

ALSO
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, 1851-04-11
Main Street, KeOkuk, Town

THE subscribers have connected them.
selves with the Foundry of A. Com
stock, in Quincy, ILL.,, in such a manner as
to be able to furnish Stoves at wholesale or
retail, with or without trimmings, at redu-
ced prices. Having selected the ......