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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
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The past season has been propitlous
one for the farmer. The earth has
brought forth bouniifully, and filed the
farmers granary TO oyeraowing. More
hogs have been fatted than in any sea.
son previous, and they have been cold
at prices higly remunerating to the far
mer. Under this favorable state of af-
fairs is il unreasonable to look for more
prosperous times Than we have had Al
most all our farmers will have the means
TO square up their accounts, and will
commence the New YEAR under more
favorable auspices than they have done.
perhaps, since the settlement of the
country. In the hour of adversely the
COURIER "stuck to them like brother"
visited them regularly once week, and
afforded nourishment TO their weary
minds, and pointed them to the "good
time coming!" Now that the "good
time"F has come. they ought no. in
the hour of prosperity. to forget that
..poor devil''-the Printer. Ought they,
now! Page f. Bacon Certificates taken
at par.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
MONEY MATTERS &c.-The New

MONEY MATTERS &c.-The New
York Tribune Of Monday evening, the
29lh ul,, says:
The demand for money is limited,
while the supply is in excess. A lead.
ing discount house loaned 100000 in
one sum for the sum of 4 per cent on
call, and at from A to per cent call loans
are easy of negotiation. The supply of
commercial paper continues light
Strictly prime paper a, six months date
is now taken at 81 per cent, and shorter
dates at 4aa5. The Banks are free buy
ers of desirable paper of the brokers,
bu, short dated aceeplances are scarce.
Land Warrants continued TO decline in
the absence of any great inquiry:
For Certificates. l60 acres 1892 1875
each; for Certificates, so acres, 7 | a 72a
each; for Certificates, 40 acres, 35a a 3Ga
each.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
1The Stockton Journal SAYS thu

DThe Stockton Journal says that
Messrs Patterson e. Co., have arrived in
San Joaquin county with 1900 head of
sheep, which they offer for sale a. from
sl3 TO $l7 per head. They also brought
300 head of good American work oxen.
together with IL large wagons. They
offer The wagons at $500 apiece. They
brought freight to Sal. Lake City at l2a
cents per pound, and cleared $4,000
by the operation. IA. a +,
A wagon and one yoke of oxen were
sold in Stockton for 5000, and another
team Of two yoke for 500. Property
of This description. commands high
price. IS So. SIS. ss s..H 1900
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
The senatorsI,ip.

From all that we can learn heelection
Of Senator is likely to be postponed for
sometime; at leas, until the Capital ques-
lion is disposed Of. So il seems ,ha,
Mr.. George Wallace Jones had just as
well have gone to Washington and al
tended to the interests of his constituents
as to have been laying around Iowa city,
besieging members Of the Legislature for
their votes. The idea Of Senator de-
serting his post 10 electioneer for himself,
is rather new wrinkle in American pol
tics anyhow. We hope the unblushing
effrontery Of the Fancy Senator will be
signaIly rebuked by the election of some
man who has a little modesty. and makes
some professions to decency.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
THE -DEs MONIES COURIER.
The Des NIoines Improvement.

The Dcs NEoines Improvement.
In another column will be found the
proceedings of meeting of the citizens
of this county, convened in this place on
the 18Th inst, for the purpose of taking
into consideration the subject Of the Riv'
er Improvement. Owing to press Of
business, we were unable to be present
at the meeting, but are informed that ii
was quite large one, and the proceed
ings were characterized oy great hsrmo-
ny and unanimi,y of feeling.
There was one resolution passed by
the meeting which we heartily approve,
and believe tha,i, will be endorsed by
the whole people of the Valley. and a
majority of The voters Of the State. We
allude to the Resolution proposing to
pledge the faith of The State for bonds
issued to complete the Improvement, and
letting :he contract to responsible COM
pany or companies. -..s.... ..... ...
Iii is very clear that unless such a step
is taken the muniicent grant will be fritz
tered away and nothing will be accom-.
plished. What can more clearly Illus
tra,e this position than the report of the
Board to the present session of the Gen.
eral Assembly. They report that there
has been $4,000 SO received from the
25,h of March, 1851, to Dec. l., 1852,
Including $4,000 from Bangs, Bros. &
Co.. from the sale of lands, and tina,
S9,l0s SO has been paid to officers and
engineers for salaries. and for miscella-
neous purposes, such as printing, stali-
onary, &C., or more than one third of The
entire receipts!
How long would il take at these rates
TO finish the improvement. to the Rae
coon Forks! Can any man cipher it
out! Verify we think not. Then, we
say, let us have the bonds as recon-
mended by the meeting. Every man
knows that just as soon as the State be-
comes security for the payment of those
bonds tina, the work will 60 ahead and
be completed; ard that it is the Only
practicable method of doing State work.
The time has come or will come shortly,
when other portions Of the Stale will
need the iai,h of the State to carry on
important Railroad projects aud if the
people really desire TO have the faith of
the State to aid in the prosecution Of this
all important work, they have but to
lay the matter before the Legislature in
its proper light, and there is no doubt
but that it will be granted. 1885,. ..
NoW is The day, and aow is the hour,
be up and doing Let meetings be held
in every county interested in the work
and urge the matter in resolutions and
memorials TO the Legislature. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
New Books.

PACIFIC AND DEAD SEA EXPEDITIONS,
J. s. jenkins author, r. M. BURNETT,
Publisher, Muscatine, Iowa:
This is handsome octave volume Of
SIT pages, containing vast fund of USE
full information in q condensed form, in
relation 10 the various countries visited
by these expeditions. II is a handsome
addition TO any family library. and will
bear reading more than once. Price,
50 SO. 4
STEPHENS Book OF THE FARM, Edit
ed by J. S. Skinner; Published by r.
M. Burnett, Muscatlne, Iowa:
Is a handsome octave containing over
one thousand pages of practical inform
alton in regardto Farming. No farmer
who desires TO carry on his business
probably, should be without il. Price.
$5 Co., Il.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
DIR. McKENNY'S REGULATOR,
The Great Remedy for Cholera
for 1850 and 1851.

TINE most certain cure for Diarrhca.
i Dysentery, Cholera Morbus and Chol-
era now in use. Call on the Agents and
see certificates. fite
Manufactured and sold wholesale and
retail by McKENNy q MILLER, Druggists,
Burlington, Iowa.
For sale in OaumiOa. BY John Pun
roy; in agency Cay, By &C. Lyman;
nj EddyviNe, 6y b. +. anderson; By
John Miller halt ,oay between Eddy
UiNe and OttumUa, and By agents
throughout the Hest.
July 9Th l052.6m.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
At Home Again.

Contrary to our expectations, we. the
Senior, are at home again, comfortably
ensconced in our sanctum, where we
shall be happy TO see all our friends, and
especially so, if they wish to pay US any
thing. We shall endeavor to cater for
the tastes of all our readers as usual and
hope that they will NOT forget that we
need various kinds of Produce and a liz.
tie of the '.roo. of all evil to keep things
moving. An editorial boU and dan
are seldom coupled together bu, we are
compelled to DO it in this instance, SO
dom. forge, the dem.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
The Appointing Power.

We see by the proceedings of the Leg
isla,ute that Mr.. RAMSEY, one of our
Representatives from this county, has
introduced bill to repeal so niue h OF
the dc, regulating the Des Meines River
Improvement, as gives the Governor the
appointm eni of Register and Receiver.
This law has been stencil in the nos
trils of the People of this Valley. and we
sincerely hope that the Legislature may
pass Mr.. RAMsEY's bill. And while we
are upon this subject we may as well al
lude TO some other matters connected
with the manner of elec;ing officers.
II has always been our opinion tina,
the election of Judges of the Supreme
Court should be left to the people: be-
lieving tina, they are more capable OF
selecting competent and faithful officers
than a Legislative body. To accom-
plish this object we believe the present
Constitution would have to be amended,
and we hope our Representatives will
press this subject in the Legislature un-
til tina, objec. is attained. Ills no,ori-
Gus fact that the Circuit Judges in this
State are more talented and digniied
body than The Supreme Bench. This is
sufiicien. commentary on the present
mode of elecling by the Legislature.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

The Ladies of the Methodist Sewing
Circle are TO have Fair and Supper on
New Years Eve, the proceeds arising
from which are to go towards building a
Church in this place. If there is any
liberality in our citizens then will be the
time for them to display it. We are as
sured that they will have a splendid sup
per. They will also have variety OF
articles to sell, many of which will be
very appropriate Holiday gifts to the fair
sex. Come young gentlemen attend the
Fair and show some of your gallantry,
by purchasing mementos for the .'bright
particular stars" az whose shrine you
worship.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Important:

A LII PERSONS indebted to WHITE &
IA HAMMOND, by note or account, are
hereby informed that unless payment of
the same is made on or before the first
day of January next, suit will be common
bed thereon without distinction of per.
sons. Let all govern themselves accord
ingly. The notes and accounts of said
firm, and also of the firm Of White q Geb-
hart, are in the hands of the undersigned.
at the Post Office. j. w. NORRIS.
0ttumwa, Dec. 18th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
BURLINGTON, Dec. |

GRAIN.-Wheat is selling at 60 cents,
and corn and oats 20 to 22cts per bushel.
PoTAToEs.- are selling al
35 TO 40 cents per bushel.
) MEAr.--Pork, IS, TO So SO per humid.
red; prices varying according to weight.
Good stall fed Beef 90 to % per 100
pounds.
FLoUR.-At the Mills. in lots Of 100
barrels, 81 per barrel.
SuNDRIEs.-Bniier. Is TO 20c., Lard
l2ac per h., Eggs l5c per doz, Chick
ems $l doz., Quails 80 TO 35c doz., Tur-
keys &c.,, and Geese 30 . $50 each.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
City Of sacramento i'm Ashes,---
California for Pierce.

SskhhkVEnlse I'VE ACHCCe
At late hour last night, we received
the following Geographic dispatch, BY the
O'Reilly line:
$500 New ORLEANS, Dec. 8.
The steamer Philadelphia has arrived
from Aspinwall, with the mail and Cali
fornia dates to November 18th. She has
two hundred passengers. al,
She sailed with the Illinois, which
vessel has two and quarter millions Of
dollars in gold, and two hundred passen-
gers for New York. ~ s Il
The City of Sacramento is in ashes
NEARLY every house is destroyed, and
many lives were lost. There has also
been very destructive fires in San Fran
cisco and Marysvllle.
The ssea,A propeller City Of Philadel-
phia was destroyed by FIRE in the Bay Of
Valparaiso, on the 20lh Of October.
Pierce and Kings majority in Califor-
MA is fifteen hundred.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Printing Office for Sale.

nESIRING to make a change in bust
~ ness, the undersigned will sell the
Courier Office, to good Wing, on very
accommodating terms. The paper is now
going on the 9Th Volume, has large and
increasing subscription list, AMI a good run
of advertising and Job Work. To practi-
cal printers it offers rich Oh ance. For
terms and other particulars address,
a .. r. III. WARDEN, .. ..
.s a.a..E Ottumwa, Iowa.
Dec. 23l, 1852. .a
~ Editors copying or noticing the "a
bove will confer favor, which will be du-
ly appreciated and reciprocated should an
opportunity offer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

In accordance with previous notice,
the citizens Of Wapello county assem-
bled a, the Court House, in O,.umwa on
Saturday, Dec. 18th, for the purpose of
taking some action in relation to the, Des
Noines River Improvement. Ill B.
On motion Of James Baker, Esq, the
meeting was organized by appointing
John G. Baker, chairman and w. l..
Orr, secretary.
On motion of Judge Biggs, commit
tee Of six was ap pointed 10 report reso-
lutions expressive OF the sense of the
meeting. 81 E
The chair appointed Judge Biggs; DR..
A. ID. Wood; John J. Adams; E. s. Da-
Wis; James Baker, Esq, and d. Vannoy,
said committee. v
The committee reported the following
resolutions, which were unanimously a.
dopted by the meeting.
LIST. Resoiued, That il is the well
considered opinion Of this meeting, tina.
either an efficient law should be passed
at the present Legislative session, to car
nv forward the Des Moines Improve
ment in manner corresponding with
the spirit of the age--the well directed
energies of the State andthe ample means
afforded by the grant Of Congress: or
law should be passed for a total suspen-
sion of the work for two years, and save
the Improvement fund from waste in in-
effeclual efforts to advance the work.
2nd, Resolved, That the latter al,ern-
alive would be an incalculable loss 10
the State, not only in materials on hand
and the delapidalion of works parity fin
ished, but the immensely greater loss OF
the advance of her commercial, agricul
lural and manufacturing interests, and a.
bove all, in herreputatiou for energy and
ca ,,acity to successfully apply magnif-
:cent grant 10 an easily constructed and
valuable improvement.
Ord, Resoiped, That tie only feasible
plan to accomplish the great object in
view, will be the passage of law au-
shorizlng the issue of bonds and a posi-
tive pledge of tie lands, water renls and
tolls for their redemption. and vote Of
the people pledging the faith ofthe State
as collateral security.
4th, Resolped, Tha. should bonds be
issued in accordance with the foregoing
proposition, they should be sold to re-
Sponsible companies, who will assume
the entire construction and completion Of
The work. r
5th, ResotUed, That a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded by the officers
of this meeting, 10 each of our Senators
and Representatives in the State Legis-
lature, and that they be requested to use
their best exertions to procure the pass
age of law according with these resolu-
tions.
9th. ResolUed, That we recommend
to the citizens of all the Counties in the
Des Moines Valley, that they ho!d public
meetings. and pass resolutions on The
subject OF the Des Moines Improvement,
during the present session of the Gener-
al Assembly.
On motion it was ordered that The pro.
ceedings of this meeting be published in
both of the papers of this county.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JOHN G. BAKER, Pres't.
WILLIAM l.. ORR, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
New York, Dec. 9.

Aletter from ST Pe.ersburgh states. III at
the Emperor of Russia has sent an ex-
petition to japan, consisting OF the frig-
ate PaIlas and Screw Steamer. An
other frigate has already sailed. The
supposed object is to watch the Ameri-
can expedition.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Parlev's Cabinet Library,
ESTRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN UP by James L. ~
i Sale on the LIST day of ESN
December A. d. 1852. on his III
premises in Columbia Township, Wapello
county. Iowa, Two Estray Fillies; both
light sorrels: one two years old and the
other one year old past. The two year
old has star in the forehead and snip on
the nose, with diamond mark just below
the snip: the yearling past has a small star
in the forehead with small white spot on
the nose. No other marks or brands per-
ceptible. Appraised by Washington OIL
ney and William Balman, the two year
old at thirty and one year old at twenty
dollars. JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk
Dec. 10Th, 1852. County Court
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

vDog seller--"That ere hannimals
the real stock, Mum. and dog.cheap al,
thirty dollars!' ea
"Young widow"--'It is a sweet pref
ty darling-blac ok aud white; but in my
present bere Mt. you must procure
me one entirely black. This will do
very well in about six months, for half
mourning"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
NO. ".
Supper and Fair.
ssGs;|i1lasses

The Methodist Sewing Circle of Ottum-z
wa, have Supper and Fair, at McFar-
lands Hall on the 3lst Dec. New YEAR's
EVE.
Come young and old; secure Holiday
Presents. pretty and cheap; and help in
good cause. Whole proceeds, to assist in
the building of the Church.
Doors open at 6 O'Clock. Admittanco
so cents, Supper included.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

B For late news from Iowa City we
refer our readers to the interesting letter
Of "Agncola," which will be found in
another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

IF There are 37,9l9 school children
in Cincinnati, 4 years of age. What an
army. But query! Do they attend
school!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
NOTICE.
- NOTICE.
STATE OF Iowa, I District Court,
Lucas County. May term SO.
10 Elizabeth RLfe.

oA"AA W VIVA, AiotiiSs SOuitp g
Lucas COUNTY. ! May term SO.
To Elizabeth Blue:
You are hereby
notified that John Blue has commenced an
action against you in the said County, TO
obtain divorce, on the ground that you
willfully, without just cause deserted him,
and further that you are SO disagreeable,
insolent and abusive both to himself and
children, that he cannot live with you in
peace and happiness; and that unless you
appear and answer to his petition, on, or
before the 10th day of May 1858, or Sec
ond day Of the next term OF said court, .
decree will be rendered against you there
on. WILLIAM e. DRAKE. Cpk
of District Court Lucas Co, Iowa.
b. B. LIGGINs, Atty for Pet'r.
Charlton, Nov. 18th l852--n2
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

Y Gen. Haynau, the woman whipper,
is wincing under public condemnation.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
New Advertisements.
Wanted.

Wanted.
At this office Immediately from those
who have promised it to US on Subscrip-
ton, flour. tallow, beef, corn, and last NOT
least WOOD. We want WOOD NOW. IL
we take wood we wan. il in cold wea,h-
er. We beg that this matter be under
stood without any further notice. $3.50
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
CLEGH0RN & HARRISON,
wHoLEsALE GRocERs AND DEALERS IN
P Il o ID U G e
KEOKUK IOWA. erY

also Constanfly on hand al kinds
Of Liquors, Glassware, Staple Hard
Uare. Queensware, Cotton Yarn and
Carpet Harp. Cotton Batting, Sole
and Upper Leather, and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
Country merchants and others visiting
our city will find it to their interest to give
US call. Jan. 18th, 1854. =
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
OTTUMwA, IOWA:
O u X A G. f. N II s:

The following persons are duly authorized
to act as agents for the Courier:
W B. PALMER is our only author j.
j. zed agent for the cities of Boston,
NewVork and pbiladelnhia
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

IRA merry Christmas 10 all. |.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Notice

rs HEREBY GIVEN that the partner
i ship existing between Arson Ford and
A. John Anderson was mutually dissolved
on the Goth day Of October, A. D. 1882.
~ ANSON EORD.
A. JOHN ANDERSON.
Charlton Point. Dec. 9th, 1852 3mpd
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

{ rfess. Within the iasi hall century The
number of States in this Union has al.
mos. doubled, the population has almos.
quadrupled, and our boundaries have
been extended from the Mississippi to
the Pacific. Our territory is chequered
ever with railroads, and furrowed with
canals. The inventive talent of our
country is excited TO The highest pitch,
and the numerous applications for pat
ents for valuable Improvements distin-
au,sh this age and this people from all
others. The genius of one American
has enabled our commerce to move a.
eains. the wind and tide. and that of an
other has annihilated distance in the
transmission of intelligence. The whole
country is full of enterprise. Our com
mon schools are dlfiusing intelligence
among the people. and our industry is
fast accommodating the comforts and luxu-
ries Of life. This is in part owing 20
our peculiar position, TO our fertile soil,
and comparatively sparse population /;
but much OF i: is also owing TO the pop
Mar institutions under which we live, to
she freedom which every man feels to
engage in any useful pursuit, according
- RI taste or inclination, and TO the en-
IRA confidence that his person and prop
sr,v will be protected by the laws. But
-ba,eyer may be the cause Of this un-
a.r.lleled growth in population, inlelli.
r.oce. and wealth., one thing is clear,
-. Goyernment must keep pace
-;,h The progress of the people. II
..nst participate in shsir spirit Of enter
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-03-05
Annual Report of the Mif1in Co
Agricultural Society.

The Mliflin County Agricultural Society was
primarily organized in March, 1851. The fol-
lowing officers to conduct the affairs Of the soci-
ETY. were nominated and subsequently confirmed,
viz:
PresIdent-Shen Zook
Vice Presdents-John Mcdowell, Jr., J. Hen
ry, Esq, Joel Zook, Maj. ". Wilson, c. Slime,
Samuel Drake, II, Leater, c. Dull j. Colder,
II. Mckee, J. R. Weekes, George Conser,
Daniel Beshoar, Geo. Sigler.
Secretary-Elias Pennepacker
Assistant Secretaries--H. J. Walters, George
Frysinger.
Corresponding secretary-R C. Hale, Esq.
Treasurer-R. A. Means.
Librarian-J. L. McIlYane.
Executive Committee-WIliam P Elliott,
James Parker, G. w. Gal6raith, Samuel Barr,
L. W. Moore, Esqures.
constitution presented by the Execu-
tive Committee and adopted by the society,
which was signed by l5I persons, I3l of whom
paid into the treasury one dollar each, Sl3l 90
Paid by visitors TO exhibition, 5S 25B
Appropriation as per Act of Assem-
bly, of 29ih March, 1851, mot yet
paid 100 90