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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
The District Judgeship.

The people of this Judicial Distric,
will soon have TO decide a, the ballot-box
who shall be their Judge for the mex,
Ave years.. G. Knapp or VIM. II.
Sewers.
Mr.. Knapp is what Mr.. Smith calls
the regular Democratic nominee. placed
on The track by caucus, and hence
comes forth as . party candidate. All
can bear us testimony that we have at
all times been opposed TO running par,i-
Fan candidates for the bench. Our judi
ses should never soil the ermine by en-
tangling alliances with party politics. OF
sioop so low into the whirlpool OF po-
li,ical strife. as TO become contaminated
by its poisonous influences.
And we are satisfied that very large
majority Of the people Of all parties, are
with US, in desiring TO see competent.
honorable. and Independent, man selected
for the bench without regard to the DIG
iation Of few men. who are depressing
the people now with ,nsoand and une-
gual id,rs, and who set themselves up 10
control the voters, manage public affairs.
and gil sl.eir own Golfers. regardless Of
the wishes or interests of the great mass
Of The worthy and laboring class Of 'he
State.
y Fellow-citizens have you not had en-
ough Of the management. laws. improve
menis, &C., Of these dictafors? Are
you not fet.ered, crsmped, trampled uH
on and crushed beneath the party corrup-
ton. party dic.aiion. and party m,srule
Of these very men who are now making
every effort to foiss upon you a regular
iy drilled, Incorporating, political
old bunker caucus candidate, fresh from
the hot bed Of politics! Be cautious
how you act; look around you; upon the
difficulties and danger that surround you.
Mr.. Sewers, who presents himself in the
good old Uay. 10 man Of integrity and
moral worth, and well qualified to serve
sou on the. bench-nay, more. he is un-
srameled by party or party pledges, OF
party influences. And while we freely
admit that he has our cordial support.
and that Of the Wings generally. a, the
same time. many good and sound Demo-
Gratis are. giving him their undivided sup
port. because they know him 70 be capa-
BE and hoaess. and because. he was from
she first opposed TO running himself. or
supporting amy one else for Judge. who
same bsfois tho paopls - > Psrsy esnd'-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Doubt is passing away.

Few can now be found to question the
great fact that DIR. RoGEas' SYaUP OF Lrv n.
WORT, TAR, and CANcHALuGUA is the spe-
cifc, the ONLY SPECIFIC, for diseases
of Consumptive tendency. The proof
comes home to The understandings of the
people. For full information see PAM
phlet.
why will yon suffer with Fever
and Ague? Is it because some practitioner
has exhausted his medical skill in treating
your case, without effecting cure? Or
are you discouraged from repeated failures
with quinine, or other violent remedies,
administered in the form of pills? If SO,
have immediate recourse to the use of
Smiths TOXIC Syrup, or VEGETABLE Fer
RIFuGE," which insures speedy relief, with
out entailing upon the system the Agus
Cake. General Derangements, &c.
You will find it at
JOHN PUMROY, Oftumya.
JOHN BEACH, agency City.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
NO. XIX


1t is beautiful one for the philanthroS-
pist to contemplate. Thousands of happy
mortals speaking in loudest praise of tina
wonderful cures that have been performed
on them by the use of that great blessing to
humanity as well as to the brute creation.
]. L. Curtis MAMALUKE LrNAMENr.
We have seen persons who have suffer.
ed indescribable pains with rheumatism,
entirely relieved in very short time; also.
sores, bruises, cuts, strains, burns, tooth
ache, headache, &c., have been treated
with like success. And thousands more
will be relieved, as they are now satisfied
of the fact that they can be, of great suffer-
ing in short time.
Remembers also that among all the prep.
arations OF the pill kind, Gillmore's Anti.
Bilious pill are given up to stand highest in
the rank as family pill. See advertise.
ment in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Sligo Iron Store.

J.0erson Street. Burlington, Io.oo.l
TRON-Flat, square and round assorted
ed shapes and sizes.
STEEl.-Cast. German, American bills.
ter, English blister, German and Sprinp. -.
sorted sizes.
STOVES-Improved Premium. air tight
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal. BOT.
10, 2, and s plates different sizes.
ALSO-Jewett's Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper. Shset-iron
iron.wire, Nails, and Castings OF every des.
cription.
ALSO-Hardware of all kinds, andl Black.
smiths Tools.
A full supply Of the above articles al
ways on hand, and for sale as low as can
be afforded by JOHN G. FOOTE.
Feb. 26th, l652.6m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 25.

The State Temperance Convention
met this morning; The attendance was
immense, the hall was filled 10 overflow
ing-S00 delegates were present, almost
every county being represented. Hon.
G.. Volds, President pro ten.
The committee reported The following
officers-C. Volds, President; Hon. NJ.
Barley. Judge Sersiee, Edward Wade.
Judge Orr, James Packer aud J. Dalton,
Wee Presidents.
After the appointment of other officers,
The President addressed the Convention
in an able and impressive manner. lie
said. we are here asking an efficient law
TO pto,ec. US against The giant evil. intem-
perance; we pledge ourselves. that ifsuch
a law be passed, il will be respected and
enforced; the responsibility was more
with The PEOPLE than the Legislature, but
if the present Legislature will not pass
an efficient law, one will be found that
will.
After the appointment of a committee
Of resolutions, and other preliminaries,
the Convention took recess until 2, r.
II.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

innate place among the Scholars, the Au-
lhors. and The professional men oil the
Republic. where with minds improved,
tastes cultivated; and confidence, sell res.
pect inspired, they will be prepared to
discharge inielligenlly, and proftably 10
themselves and creditably to their coun-
Try. the responsible and momen,ous du-
lies apperiaining to the American Farmer,
The mobiles. aud most responsible position
oD earth.
Circumstances have brought us togeth
er, here in this fertile region, SO abound
ing in resources. and go admirably cal
culated 10 encourage and stimulate in
iustry and enterprise, and il will be our
Dwn fault if il is not made one of the
mos. wealthy and prosperous regions OF
our country or the world. There are
causes now in active operation, growing
out of our isolated position, the scarcity
II money, and the heavy drains made
upon our population by California and
Oregon, that will occasion an embarrass.
inent, hut from what know of the cour.
age, perseverance and intelligence of our
people, have no doubt we shall not on
ly survive but speedily recover from
these and all other depressing influences.
That such may be the case is the hope
and belief of, Yours truly.
]. w. NORRIS.
Ouumwa, March 5th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Pass Him Round,

In the edllorlal columns Of the Capt.
TAI Reporter we ;imd some remarks ia re-
laiion 10 the Wing Convention held in
Iowa Cay on the 26.h ull., and among
them the following illusions 10 q worthy
young iawJ or vi Musoatine:
"A half drunken, hall crazy. chirping
lille lawyer whom We never heard Of
before, read a string of resolutions"
We make no remarks for The purpose
Of yindica.ing the character OF MIR. o.
Conner. believing that he is fully compe-
tent 10 sustain that himself, aud thai what
ever vi abuse may emanaie from The pew
vi the creature that writes Tor The Re
porter is no chandler. Bul, simply to
show The malignant spirit Uf the being
who is constituted the especial champion
OF The Du Buque and Kruk, k rallroau.--
And whose chosen language IS tina. Vi the
Billing.ga,e 81, lie. aud IN Scripture Ian
guage, " hose s.iongue seems sei on hire
vi hell.
In speaking Of our Senior. his favorite
epithets are those OF "uailor, conspiralor.
swindler," DC. Were he worth The
powder thai would shoot him, or the
rope tina, would hang him, the State mighl
well spare his carcass. We have NO
taste ior inyeciiye, but when such an in
divIdual steps out Of has way upon all
occasions TO ven, his spleen upon those
who have never done HIM the least injury
no. even to have imposed The weight OF a
cophide upon him, we can scarcely re-
strain our indlgnation.-Bur. lelegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Railroad Conventions.

A large railroad convention WAS held
on the 23d aad 24lh ult., a, Gutenberg.
in This State, there being some $50 dele
gates present The object OF the con-
yeniion is to secure the terminus of the
Milwaukee and Mississippi railroad near
CassyilIe or Prair,e du Chen. And
then j, is contemplated 10 extend it on to
The Missouri river in due west course.
Now here is perfect plan Of railroads
in The Stale of Iowa. and just adapted to
the wants and business Of the State.
First, ihaj from Burlington 10 ,hs Mis-
ouri river.
Second. that from Davenport to the
Missouri river.
Third. that from the terminus Of the
Milwaukie road to the Missouri.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
New Advertisement.

Our friend w. l.. Bas.on has taken
the Tools Poin, House, and is ready to
minister to the wants of the travelling
public. From personal acquaintance
with Mr.. B., and his lady, we.can vouch
that The weary traveller will be enter
tanned in the best style, while sojourning
at the Tools Point House.
The Middle River House, kept Viii
liam Alcorn, we are informed by those
who know, is first rate place TO tarry
at. Mr.. A. keeps an abundance Of
wholesome provender for both man and
beast, is attentive to the travellers wants
and IL first rate fellow in every sense
of the word.
See the advertisement Of ]. Z. Toll
man.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Highly Important from Salt
Lake,

The Mormons haze published a Decia.
ration Of Independence and declared
their infention to establish Re
public!
BY the arrival of the Prometheus.
February 26'h. we learn that q runner
reached San Francisco, on the LIST. who
reported that revolution had commen-
ced among The Mormons at Salt Lake,
and that they were furllfying themselves.
and had published Declaration Of In
dependence. in which they declare their
determination to Sc. up a republic.
Miller, probably John d. Weller,
formerly oi Ohio,) democrat, had been
elected Senator from California, by a
vote Of II TO II. The Wings made no
regular nominalion.-Bur. Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN
NEWS.

1ooiS'iLLEs N1otSh Os
The Australian gold dlggings have in
creased one hundred fold in yield.
Ii is still said that Louis Napoleon
had designs on Belgium, and has also
made peremptory demands on Swilzer-
land, against which The intervention of
Great Britain has been claimed. Much
alarm has been created by The threaten
ing attitude of France against Swiizer-
land. The Government demands the
suppression of all clubs and political as
sociaiions, and strict surveillance over
newspapers, aud the banishmen. of all
refugees from The Swiss territory.
The Daily News hints at some grave
movem, mt which is to occur in Paris a.
bou: the 22d of February, and that or
ders have been given TO various Generals
TO be prepared.
The organization of the local militia,
as proposed by Lord John Russeli's
bill is TO be elected by ballot, and organ
ized III the respective counties. and not
To be sent out OF the county, except to
repel invasion. The fear of French in.
vasion occupies the mind Of the popu-
lace, and is by no means limited to the
lower grades.
The bill 10 disfranchise The borough of
st. Alban has. been brought into Parlia-
ment. Also bill to abolish religious
tests in the Scottish Universities.
The attempted murder of ;he Queen
Of Spain created great enthusiasm in her
favor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Agricultural Meeting.

Alta meeting Of the Board of Directors
Of the Wapello County Agricultural So
ciety, held at Onumwa on the 9Th day
OF March, 1852, J. w. Hedrick Presi-
den, Of the Society in the chair. and j..
w. Norris Secretary.
ResoiCed. On motion of U. Biggs tina,
all members Of the Society present be
requested to &C, with the Board al this
meeting.
Resofued, On motion Of U. Biggs. tina,
Fair of The Wapello County Agricul-
.ural Society, be held at Ouumwa. on
the 10Th day OF October next.
ResoiUed, On motion Of J.. w. Nor
ris, tina, the following be the lis, Of ar
,icles for which premiums shall be a.
warded a, the ensuing fair, and the a.
mount OF the Premium on each article.
Resolved. On motion Of u. Biggs that
every member Of the Society be com
mit,ee to obtain new subscribers.
On motion adjourned.
J. w. HEDRICK. PRESS.
-. w. NoRRIs. Sec'y. -
List OF Articles for which Prem
iums will be awarded at the
WapellO County Agricultural
Fair, and the amount Of Prcm-
iums---Fair ant OtlumSvn, Octo-
Der 2Oth, 1852.
/. Corn, 81 for The best 5 acres; 80
for the best acre.
Q. Wheat, 81 for the best acres; SO
for the best acre.
3. Oats, 50 for the best s acres.
4. Rye. 81 for the best acre.
5. White Beams, 81 for The best acre.
6. Flax, 50 for the best acre.
Z. Cultivated Grasses, 81 for the best
| acre.
8. Potatoes, 81 for the best Of an
acre.
8. Carrots, 81 for the best Of an acre.
10. Stallion, IS for the best.
III. Mare. lBreeding) % for the best.
IL. Colt, e years oId.) 50 for the best.
l3 Mule, 80 for the best.
IA. Bull. So for the best.
Is. Mich Cow, 90 for the best.
l6. Working Oxen. SIS for the best Y oke.
IL. Cali. 81 so for the best.
ls. Boar, 90 for the best.
10. Sow. Breeding) 81 for the beat.
20. Buck. % for The best.
81. Best specimen oi Grapes, ! 0 lbs 81.
%. Best cultivated Farm, 40 acres) IS.
%. Best Garden, 50.
"a. Best Jeans, 10 yards, 81.
c5. Best Tale Linen. 10 ysrds. 81.
26. Bees. specimen Of Needle Work, 80.
81. Best liable Butter, rs lbs, 81.
%. Best specimen Tanned Leather, %.
%. Bees. Plow. IS.
80. Best Cul,ivator, 4.
81. Best Fleece OF Wool, 90.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Arrival Of the FRANKLIN.
NEw YoRK. b.arch

The steamer Franklin, with four days
later news, arrived from Southampton
London dates 10 the 18Th are received.
The Arctic arrived a, Liverpool on
the l7,h. IN nine days and thirteen hours.
the shortest trip on record.
Lord Johp Russell introduced bill TO
organize the local militia.
A fire occurred a, Hong Kong on the
26th December. which destroyed FIVE
hundred houses.
The rebellion in China is making
Roadway.
France is quiet, and looking forward
with intense interest TO the election.
The Queen Of Spain had recovered
from her wound.
The English funds had slightly nuciu-
a.ed. u. s. stocks active. with an up
ward tendency. Stale securities unchan-
ged.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
9 9 9 Q 9 9 9 9 Z
In a Few Weeks

We shall have to send for a lot of pa.
per. and we shall consider il az especial
favor 10 receive little money from those
who are indebted to Us on subscription,
job work, and advertising. We hope
our patrons will respond 10 this call in .
becoming manner, and not wait for us
10 dun them in person. Any ofour agents
who may have collected money for us
will please forward j, to US by mail
Money may be sent at our risk, where
The sender takes the Post Masters GER
ti6cate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

Agreeaoiy 10 notice, an enthusiastic
meeting OF a portion of The citizens of
Monroe County, was held in Abba, on
the 9Th of February, 1852. On mo
lion of d. Anderson. Esq, David Wills
was appointed President; and on motion
of N. b. Preston, Esq, John s. Towns.
end was appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was then
stated by N. b. Preston.
On motion, The following persons were
appointed committee 10 draft resolu.
,lons, expressive of The sense of The
meeting, IN relation to The Burlington and
Council Bluff Rail Road, viz: j. Mark,
D. Anderson, Esq, james Tate, N. b.
Preston and DIR. ii. 5. Cary, who after
a short absence submitted The following
resolutions. which were unanimously a.
dopted, viz:
ResoiUed, That among Internal I'm.
provemen.s, Rail Roads stand pre- emf
nent.
RESOLVED, That as Congress has hi.h-
erto made boun,lful donations Of the
public lands for the construction of Ca
mails, Rail Roads and the improvement.
of the water courses of some of the
Western States, The proposed Rail Road
from Burlington TO Council Bluffs, being
a continuation of the great lhoroughfare
from Pit,sburg via Columbus. lndianap.
oils, Laiaye cite and Peoria to Burlington,
demands al the hands of Congress like
liberal donation of The public lands for
the construction of The same.
Resoi0ed, That the common in,e es,s
Of the people of Iowa require an outlet
for her inexilausllble stores of agrIcui-
tural and mineral wealth, and that The
proposed Raj Road will furnish such an
outlet.
RESOLVED, That j, is the duty of Con-
gress TO do the greatest amount of good
To The greatest number of persons" and
that no proposed Railroad through Iowa,
will afford more benefit to greater mum.
Der of persons than the one from Bur
lngton, via O,tumwa and Abba, 10
Council Bluffs.
RESOLVED, That the Burlington and
Council Bluff route-being on direct
line with the grea, chain of Rail Road.
which will ultimately connect the Allan.
tic with the Pacific ocean, is thereby
marked with National feature, which
imperiously calls upon Congress for ac-
lion <iaa .ases premises.
Resotced, That we regard that por-
ton of The contemplated road from La.
layeue to the Missouri River, which lies
between Alba and Council Bluffs, as un-
surpassed for its adaptation To the cheap
construction OF Rail Road, ard the
fertility Of its soil. by any route in The
State.
Resolved, That the public domain be.
longs TO the people who have placed il
in The hands OF the General Government,
to be used for their general benefit.
RESOLVED, That We most heartily con-
cur in The sentiments as expressed b,
the resolutions adopted at the Rail Road
Convention held a, Ouumwa on The i3,h
INST.
John Mark, DR.. A. J. Riichey, E.
Hollingshead, N. B. Preston, ID. Ander-
son and John 3. Townsend, being called
upon. respectively addressed the meet
ing.
On motion Of N. b. Preston,
ResoiUed, That the proceedings be
signed by The officers and sent TO the Re
public and Courier with a request to pub.
l.sh. DAVID WILLS. President.
JOHN s. TowNsEND, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Middle River Tavern
stand.
WILLIAM ALCORN.

CONTINUES to keep the above named
~ popular stand on the Middle River. Al.
dair county, % miles west of Winterset.
on the main road leading from Thomas Nit.
cheiPs via Dudley, and Winterset to Kanes.
vile, Traders Point and PlatteviIle on the
Missouri River. His house is on the west
bank OF Middle River, a few hundred Yards
from the ford. He hasa convenient house.
and everything to make emigrants and tray.
eiers comfortable, and pledges himself that
his charges win be very reasonable.
Middle River, March 18th, ,52. I9yl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
COLUMBUS, Q p. M.

The Convention me. in the State
House yard-,he City Hall being TOO
srall. A series Of eight resolutions were
adopted with great notwithstanding
forth the evils Of intemperance, and in
favor Of adopting, essentially, the Maine
Liquor Law. Able speakers addressed
the Convention, which adjourned at Eve
o'clock, Pm.
Addresses will be made tonight in the
CRY Hall and in the Baptist Church.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
New ORLEANS, March 2.

The tow boat Mary Kingsland coming
up yesterday, burs, her boilers, killing
the engineer and four others; four ves-
sells IN tow were damaged.
Flour. Ohio firm a, % 25; corn, 5Oa
53c; mess pork, active and advancing.
els rs; sides 9lc; shoulders Sc; lard
firm and unchanged. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
New YoRK, Feb. %, p. NJ.
ENGLAND.

The Parliamentary proceedings are
unimportant.
In relation TO the matter Of the Eng
lishman Tho had been arrested in Flor.
ence by Austrian officers, Lord Gran
vile stated tina, he had ordered The Bri,
ish Minister TO see that redress was OBJ
tanned.
The utmost CONSERVATION was felt by
The Ministry in consequence of the Gen.
sure on the Irish Government relative 10
The action lately brought, by the editor oil
the ''World" against The chief Secretary
Of Ireland.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
ITALY.

Advices from Italy state that the
French soldiers are held in gres, abhor.
renee. The Pope was disguised with
the impertinence Of the officers. and sew.
eral attempts had been made TO assassi-
nate some of them.
The resignation Of the Turkish Am.
bassador had caused great sensations in
France. The change involves fresh CON-
plicaiions of varied questions which
were pending, by throwing them back to
The starting poin, again.
The London Times still talks in a
warlike strain, and suggests an increas.
,f the naval force in the channel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
THE TRAVELERIS HOME-

THE undersigned has recently taken the
: tavern stand long and iavorably known
to the travelling public as the
Tooi's Point House,
IL miles Northwest of Pella, on the mail
route from oskaioosa to FIT Des Moines.-
q, mouse has been fitted up in good style.
and will spare no pains in making NV IA.
be and accommodations as good as th.t Of
any house IN this country.
10 waggoners | would say that hay.
good stables, plenty OF water Convenient.
good hay ami grain, and an excel ent wa.
soa-yari.
lie hopes by reasonable charges, good
accommoI ations, and attention to t6ose
who may iavor him with THAR custom To
merit and receive portion OF public pat.
ronaSe. w. l.. BASrOS
Tools Point, March 9th, 1852. I9n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

A Mr.. Butler. Of Brighton, England
has constructed an electrical machine, ol
great deIicacy, and made the discovery
ihasii motion is stopped by all sub
stances capable Of producing deafh. II
This story is true. another wonderful in
vention is TO bless the world.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

The following is The relative vote on
The Presidency al the last and at the new
election, under the appointment by The
new census. The Southern States gain
four and lose five members, making a
net. loss of one member; the nett gain Of
The North is seven, Of which California
gives four:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
FRANCE.

Nothing importan, has ,ran.pired be-
You'd Indications Of slight disturbances
in The districts where The population was
badly disposed. The Minister of the
Interior urges the projects, in circular,
to use all possible means to induce the
election of candidates who will be appro.
we'd Of by the Government, and il neces-
sary to have recourse to proclama,ions
for that purpose.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
Notice.
STATE Of Io,0a, Wapello County. Dis.
trict Court, March Term. 1852.
TO LORENZO n DAVIS.

Sir--You will take notice that an action
has been commenced against you in said
Court by Seth Richards, who claims OF you
the -um of One Hundred and 400 dollars
as money due him on promssary note; and
unless you appear and answer thereto on
or before the Both day of March. 1882, or
the second day of the next Term Of said
Court. Judgment will be rendered against
you thereon. THOMAS G. GIVEN,
Clerk. Wap. Dist. ct.
J. ID. DEvIE. Pitts. Atty.
s FEBRUARY 25tn, l8j2.5w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

URev. Calvin Fairbank was SEN
fenced to the peniten'iary for 10 years,
at Louisville on the 25th. for stealing the
slave Of Mr.. Sho,wsll Of iha. city.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

1It is said that $4,000 have been
found in the dead letter Office At WASH
ington, during the present quarter.