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MIR. Townshend. of Ohio, spoke on the question

Mr.. Townshend of Ohio spoke on the question
of slavery.
Mr.. Chandler, of Pennsylvania, said the de-
fciency bill had now been three days before
the Committee, and not one word Of it had been
read by the Clerk The Democratic members
of Pennsylvania. he said, did not bring their
complaints before Congress, knowing that they
were not sent there for that purpose. He went
on TO allude to the injurious consequences that
might result from such course and what
must inevitably tend to Capitalization.
The Committee then rose, and after report
had been received, and one or two measures Of
minor importance were disposed OF, the House
adjourned till tomorrow.
THURSDAY, MARCH Is.
The House took up the report of the joint
committee of conference on the disagreeng
votes of the two Houses on the Land Warrant
Assignment bill, and adopted it-yeas 80,
nays 60.
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole on the state of the Union, and took up
the Deficiency bill
Mr. Smith, of Alabama, made speech with
reference to party politics. He regretted that
the term old fogy " had been applied to long
and well tried Democrats who have served in
the field and in the Legislature However, he
was not in favor of again running Cass and
Butler; he would take new men and new blood
under new banner. Young America should
not longer be required to hold the milk bottle
to the lips of second childhood; and he ex-
horted Young America to assert Its rights. He
did not wish to be understood as making a
Douglas speech, not having yet made up his
mind as to who he will support for President
Mr.. Nabers, of Mississippi replied, saying
among other things, that he should be extreme
ly reluctant to support any candidate endorsed
=, 20 S5y s.sserica unless hc SsoA!3 Snow 1e;r
principles He should believe that there is
something Wig S,'"'nr n. ul4---- ii'sy MHI .
plain He believed that they intend to involve
our country in serious departure from the
Constitution, and divert us from the path in
which our fathers trod Mississippi had never
seen the day when she had not representative
on this floor equal to Judge Douglas. He would
never take it back. Never, never Laughter.
He spoke of Mississippi politics. and occasion
ed much good feeling in the House.
Mr.. Marshall, of Kentucky, replied to re-
marks heretofore made by Mr. Breckenridge,
with reference to Mr. Fillmores votes in the
House on the subject of Abolition petitions, and
indicated the last-named gentleman.
Having concluded, the Committee rose, and
at four o'clock the House adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY. MARCH is.

The House resolved itself into Committee
OF the Whole on the state Of the Union, MIR
Meade in the chair and took up the bill to
supply the deficiencies for the service of the
fiscal year ending 3Oth June, 1852.
Mr.. Hillyer addressed the Committee on the
subject Of the Union party of Georgia, more
particularly, and justified the causes which led
10 its organization. In the course of his re-
marks he avowed himself in favor of that marty
sending delegates to the Baltimore Democratic
Convention
Mr. Giddings spoke upon the subject of sla-
very.
MIR. Jackson, of Georgia, defended his course
as State Rights man and Democrat. He
had never been Dsunionist.
The Committee then rose, and the House ad-
journed.
"WEDNESDAY, MARCH IL.
MIR. Jones, Of Tennessee, stated that when the
House was ready to receive reports. he was pre-
pared to report from the committee Of confer
ence on the bounty land assignment bill
Mr.. Jones submitted the report of the select
committee, and explained the nature of the
amendments which had been agreed to by the
select committee, which require that the boun.
" land warrantee shall select his lot in one
BODY and that the receivers shall have the
same fees on bounty land warrants, as where
.he lands are sold at SIPS to be paid after
the passage of the bills by the locators, and re-
respectively out of the Treasury Of the United
states which he said he should vote against
oonsderlng the fee rs too large.
Mr Jones moved the previous question, which
was carried and the question as to receiving
The report was ordered.
motion to reconsider prevailed, and the
man question lies over till tomorrow.
oh motion Of Mr. Houston, the House went
i m committee of the Whole ON the state of the
onon, and again took up the deficiency bill
MIR Appleton, Of Maine, commenced speech
ny at'ribuung the discordance in the Demo
cratic ranks to that innate energy which it
possesses and which must lead to Ultimate sue
cess cess ne expressed himself in favor Of the
compromise measures, which he said had gone
through the country with healing on its wings
AND was satisfied that no desire existed at the
North to disturb it
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CHAPTER XLII.-Resuifs.

| CHAPTER XLll.-Resuhs.
The rest of our story is soon told George
Shelby, interested, rs any other young man
| might be, by the romance of the incident no
ess than by feelings Of humanity, was at tho
pains TO send TO Classy the bill of sale of Eliza,
whose date and name all corresponded with
her own knowledge of facts, and left no doubt
upon her mind ~ to the identity of her child
1t remained now only for her to trace out the
path of the fugitives.
Madame de Thoux and she, thus drawn to-
gether by the singular coincidence of their for
tunes, proceeded Immediately TO Canada, and
began tour of inquiry among the stations
where the numerous fugitivcs from slavery are
located. At Amherstberg they found the mis-
sionary with whom George and Eliza had ta-
ken shelter, on their first arrival in Canada
and through him were enabled to trace tho
family TO Montreal.
George and Eliza had now been FIVE years
free. George had found constant occupation
in the shop of Il worthy maehinist, where he
had been earning competent support for his
family, which, in the mean time, had been in
creased by the addition of another daughter.
Little Harry--a fine bright boy--had been
put to good school, and was making rapid
proficiency in knowledge.
berg, where George had first landed was so
much interested in the statements Of Madame
de Thoux and Classy, that he yielded 10 the
solicitations Of the former, to accompany them
to Montreal in their search, she bearing all
the expense of the expedition.
The scene now changes to a small, neat ten
ement in the outskirts Of Montreal the time
evening A cheerful fire blazes on the hearth
a tea-table, covered with a snowy cloth, stands
prepared for the evening meal. In one cor
ner Of the room was table covered with q
green cloth, whore was an open writing desk,
pens, paper, and over it shelf Of well-selected
books
This was Georges study. The same zeal for
selfimprovement, which led him to steal the
much coveted arts Of reading and writing, amid
all the tolls and dsc0uragements Of his early
life, still led him to devote all his leisure time
to selEcultvation.
At this present time, he is seated at the tn
BILE, making notes from volume Of the family
library he has been reading.
Come, George" says Eliza, you've been
gone all day. DO put down that book, and
let's talk, while Pm getting tea---do"
And little Eliza seconds the effort, by tod
ding up TO her father, and trying to pull the
book out Of his hand, and install herself ON his
knee ~ q substitute
80, you little witch /" says George, yielding,
rs in such circumstances man always must
"That's right says Eliza as she begins to
cut loaf Of bread A little older she looks;
her form little fuller; her air more matronly
than of yore but evidently contented and hap
py a. woman need be.
-" Harry my boy, how did you como on in
that sum, to-day?" says George, as he laid his
hand on his sons head.
Harry has lost his long curls; but he can
never lose those eyes and eyeashes, and that
fine, bold brow, that hushes with triumph, as
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
The Times.

The times! the times! We are always
talking about them; bu, though we NOR
alize much, l fear we mend but little
Il seems to be kind Of privilege, char
acter, and birshright among aged people
to praise the past times, and deplore the
present; the shadowy future is no. SO fire.
quen.ly the subject of conversation.
But truly the changes are great that
take place from the season of youth to
that Of the grey hairs. In my day, the
pulling down OF old houses, and the bull
ding up Of new ones; the deaths of old
men. and the coming into notice Of young
men; he attentions in the customs and
fashions HAT once prevailed. and lhe
changes in the opinions OF mankind, have
= altered the world. that it is indeed
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOKUK, low A.

KEOkUK, IOWA.
In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd street,
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in Keo-
III. kuk Store for the sale of Books,
Stationery, and all articles usually found
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, TO
satisfy the wants of the people Of the Des
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, will be accommodated, on better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis,-especi-
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fan
Fey articles. He will endeavor always to
have on hand general assortment of
SCHOOL Books and the standard works OF
the day.
CHEAP LiTERATuRE.--A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invited to Wis
it his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, l85l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18

THE GRAEFFENBERG
MEDICINES.

TNHE GRAEFENBERG VEGETABLE
4 Fills, considered the Standard Pill of
OF the day, infinitely superior to any Pill
before the public.
The Graefenberg Health Bitters, skilful-
" and elegantly prepared from NUM- Der
OF purifying, invigorating and healing roots,
ba rks, herbs, and vines. .a . ...
The Dysentary Syrup, certain and i'm
mediate cure of Dysentery, Diarrhea,
Cholera Morbus. Asiatic Cholera, &c.
The Graelenberg Sarsaparilla, power
iu extract; one bottle equal to ten of or
binary Sarsaparilla.
rhc Green Mountain Ointment invaiu-
able in the following diseases: Glandular
Swelled Breasts, Felon' Ringworm, Scald
Head, Burns, Bruises, c.
The Childrens Panacea, for summer COM
plant, and most diseases to which chill
dren are subject. No mother should be
without it.
The Graefenberg Fever and Ag ue Pills, a
speedy and positive cure for this distress
ing complaint.
Libby's Pile Ointment, warranted a GER
tain cure. ... .
Consumptive Balm, sovereign in all
Bronchial and pulmonary diseases. Full
directions accompany each bottle.
Marshails Uterine Gatholicon, an infal-
libe remedy for all diseases ot the Manb
and u -inary Organs, viz: prolapsus uteri,
fluor albus, suppressed menses, &c. Wat
ranted. *#
Please observe that none are genuine,
without the Seal of the Company printed
upon each Package.
THE MANUAL OF HEALTH-200
Pages.---Just published by the Graefenberg
Company, is one Of the most valuable and
comprehensive Medical works ever issued.
1t contains great fund of information rel
ative to the treatment OF every form OF dis
ease-and most important directions-fs for
preserving health 1t also eontuins Veg
etable Materia Medica-a collection OF
useful tables and recipes. for making per-
fumery, cosme tics, etc. 1t should be inev-
cry family. Price % cents a copy.
These celebrated remedies, which have
received the appreciation of many of the
most distinguished physicians and public
men in the country, may be found in every
town and village of the United States.
p. G. HALE, Gen. Agent for Iowa.
JOHN PUMROY,
Local Agent for Ottumwa.
July LIST, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
work, and Don't Beg"

Walking down street in the city OF
P, a gentleman was impor,uued for
"a few coppers to get nights lodging"
Fixing his eye on the poor man. he in
CURED, "Why don't you work! You
should be ashamed to beg" The man
said he could no, get employ ment.-
"Nonscnse; yoa can get work if you
will"
"Listen to me moment: | was once
beggar like yourself, but man gave
me crownpiece, and said, Work and
dom, beg; God helps those that help
themselves Iresolved TO lead an hon
est, useful life. Breaking away from
evil companions, and abandoning for E.
YER the use Of tobacco and strong drink.
| went into the country, expended part
of my five shillings in rags, for which !
paid fair price, and sold at the paper
mill at profit. remembered the ad
vice of my deceased mother, and began
to pray daily for Gods blessing; ! was
honest in buy ing and selling. and God
prospered me, so that now have more
than ten thousand crown pieces, that !
can call my own. And now" continued
he, putting FIVE shilling piece into the
hand of the astonished beggar, "now you
have tie same chance that | had. Go
to work, and never let me see you beg
ging again."
Several years afterwards, This genlle.
man was making purchase in book
store in P. wien he was asked by
the bookseller, who had watched him
with strange curiosity, if he recollected
ever giving beggar five shillings at The
head of certain street. "Yes, remem-
Der il WELL" "Then," said the man.
"this shop and stock are the fruits OF
that gift" and grasping the hand of his
benefactor, he introduced him to his wife
and children. The welcome visitor was
soon seated at the tea-table, amidst
happy family, and found that The history
of his friend had been quite similar to
his own. After tea The Bible was brought,
psalm read, and with full heart The
little circle bowed together before God.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
Sligo IRON store.

Jefferson Street, Burlington, IoUa.
1 RON--Flat, square and round, assorted
Il sizes. plough slabs, plough wings, assert
ed shapes and sizes.
STEEL-Cast, German, American bis
ter, English blister, German and Spring, as
sorted sizes.
STOVES-Inlproved Premium. air-tight
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal, Box,
10, z, and plates different sizes.
ALSO-Jewett's Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, Sheet-lron,
lron-wire, Nails, and Castings of every des-
cription.
ALS0-Hardware of allkinds, nd,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. FOOrE.
Feb. 26th, 1852. en-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
TO BOOK AGENTS, CoLPoRTEURS
AND PEDLARS.

r. Nj. BURNETT will publish. ear
y in October, large FAMILY QUAR-
10 BIBLE, containing the Apocrypha,
Family Record, ION good paper,) Index,
Marginal Notes, References, and a CON.
plete Concordance. Also, will be added
TO part of each edition, the Psalms in
Meter, 10 beautiful plates, entirely new
designs, viz:--The Landing and coming
forth from the Ark, Birth of Christ,
Christ in the Manger, and Christ and
his Disciples in the corn-tield, &C.. &C.,
bound in substantial and exceeding
lv nea. style of embossed sides, gill.
back and marble edge--clsar large type.
aud printed on white paper. Price, re-
tail, 50 so, sheep, plain, 81 30.
A large discoun, will be made to those
who will engage in the sale. The a,ten.
ton of agents and colporleurs is particu
larly iaxi!ed; five hundred can find em.
Payment. Fprfur,her particulars, ad.
dress, post paid, y M. BURNETT,
Publisher, Muscatine, Iowa.
Communication will receive prompt
atiention--giving terms, &C., &c.
Oct. 9TH, So.
10 Publishers of newspapers in Iowa
and Minnesota. publishing the above,
vi h This notice, three weekly insertions
and sending me copy Of their paper
post paid. shall have each If the above
books sent 10 them, by express or other.
wise as directed. r. NJ. BURNETT,
Publisher, Musca,ine, Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
DODGE a. B
REFERENCES:
Ho! We Lords of Creation!

DON'r delay day until you get one of
IL the Ladies Delight Washing Ma
chimes for each of your wives, and thus
save their health, and, perhaps, prolodg
their lives for years. You will save time,
money, soap, and we don't know but cross
words, for you know there is always
"a rumpus, all on a washing day"
These machines are manufactured by
ALDRlG a. ELLIS.
j. ALDRIG still keeps on hand and man
ufactures to order Spinning Wheels of all
kinds, Repairs Wheels, Guns, etc.
c. Shop on The corner OF Washington
and..3 SITS. opposite the Jail.
Ottumwa, Nov. Goth, lS5l.-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
Fine Farm for Sale.

THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale
the place known as the Ashland Farm, adj
joining the town plat of Ashland CON
tanning l60 acres of as good land as can be
found in the State. Seventy acres is under
cultivation. The timber is good.
A great bargain will be given to anybody
wishing to purchase place OF the best
quality. For further particulars apply to
the undersigned on the premises,
July 23d, 1851. THOS. PING.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18

price, 50 25
h Embossed morocco, gilt back
and marble edge, 2 so
The publishers, in presenting this
work to the public, have endeavoreG to
select from Tie Historic page some of the
most celebrated female characters of an
Gent and modern times Among the
multiplicity of books that are now food.
ing our land, il is to be lamented that so
few can be said to possess any real in.
trinsic merits. In the present instance.
the best and most reliable authorizes
have been consulted by the author.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
Pacific and Dead Sea Expedi-
li0Ms,"


tioms,"
Containing voy rage of the U. S. ex-
ploriDg squadron, comm aEdeG by Capt.
Charles Wilkes; alse, explorations and
discoveries made by Admiral D'Urville,
Cdp;. Ross. and an account of the ex-
petition to the Dead Sea, under Lieut..
Lynch. BY John 5. jenkins, author of
Life of Slias Wright" History of the
war in Mexico" etc., etc. a
A substantial and richly bound Volume,
embossed morocco, full gilt back, mar.
ole edge, containing SIT pages with
numerous illustrations, by John 5.
Jenkins, author of Life of j. e.. Cal
houn. &c. Price, So 30.
The following are part of the COM
mend.llons of the press, OF this valuable
work:
lie has not merely abridged his mate
,ials, nor is his work mere selection
from other authors, but bears every mark
of being faithful digest from authentic
sources. He is master OF a terse style,
by which he is able to avoid all dItfuse-
ness and unnecessary establishment, and
makes his s'a'Fdfnls with direcsness
and precision. "
Ii is matter of satisfaction TO light
upon book, which communicates so
much, in cheap and compendious form.
We have examined 1t with some care,
and are persuaded that the author has ex-
eculed his task with discretion and fidel.
ity. Our interest III reading it has in
creased TO the end, and we shut The vol.
ume with sense of qualification in hav-
ing easily acquired much valuable inior
nation, and with regret that we have
reached the close.-OM Colony IHenso-
riut. ."... .@ l
Some twenty books of travel and his
tory are cited as authority, besides a
"number of others referred TO IN the
notes."
The volume is truly much in Iittle--a
summary and closely detailed review of
all late explorations in and around The
Pacific. In five hundred pages we have
The results Of MANY thousands. Some
idea OF It's compression OF volumes into
small space may be gained from the
fact, tina, Lieut.. Lynch's expediliun to the
Dead Sea is thrown into flIy-fiv pages,
IN which The ''lmportant results aud &C
tual information are given. At this day,
when a golden key is not the only one
that unlocks the treasures of learning:
when all Information must be laid before
''the people" in an accessible shape; and
when, in the hustle Of the age, man can
only read as they run; we cannot bet re-
gard Mr.. Jenkins book, SO cheap and
compendious, as precious windiall TO
The multitude.
So far as we have examined it, The
volume before us is executed very under
standngly. The style is close and per-
spicuous, and the screws are applied to
dlfiuse remark without the sacrifice of
picturesque elegance of narration. Lit
erary Worid.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
Bread and Butter.

We laughed some a, hearing the fol.
lowing Story from the lips of friend a
few days since, and friend, by the way,
who always has a good story to tell:
Mr.. Jordan was bachelor, on the
shady side of forty, and consequently
was subject to the tender mercies of
boarding house keepers. Circumstances
land circumstances have an old bachelor
at their back generally, for he has no d.
vinity to shape his ends) had kept MIR.
Jordan an inmate of Mrs. Virgins board
ing-house for long time, and Mrs. Wig
gins was lady of one idea, namely. E.
economy. Her experiments in economic
al philosophy and philosophical economy
were. for the most part, brought TO bear
on the stomachs of her boarders, IS "vit-
ties" is the principle item of expense in
mediocre boarding-houses. Mr.. Jordan
had been startled by some of the afore-
said experiments; but mad borne with pa.
tience The present and certain evil, "ralh-
er than fly to others he knew not Off
until one day, when butter was srarce
and high, Mrs. Virgins his upon the e.
economical plan of spreading with her
own economical hands the butter upon
the allowance of bread she doled out TO
her borders; excusing herself for this
interference in their affairs by stating, in
the blandest manner, that she assumed
that task, cheerully, TO save them the
trouble!
Mr.. Jordan came home to tea rather
late upon the first evening of this new
"dodge," sat down in presence of all the
other boarders, and received slice from
Mrs. Virgins. who had gone through the
operation of but.ering i. before his eyes.
Mr.. Jordan eyed the bread inquisitively,
and began TO turn it from side to side, and
scrutinize i. closely through his sPects-
cles.
"What is the matter with your bread
and but,er!" demanded Mrs. Virgins.
"Nothing--nothing--no,hing." repli.
ed Mr.. Jordan, still turning the piece O.
yer, and presisiing in his scrutiny.
s'I'm positive. Mr.. Jordan, that you
do see something. Now | want" said
Mrs. Virgins. her face becoming flush
ed with excitement, 81 want my board
ers TO tell me right out when their Wit
ties does'n, suite! Now, Mr.. Jordan,
what is it!'
Mr.. Jordan laid downeshs. ~ upon
his plate, raised his spectacles to his forea
head, and replied with great delibera-'
ton
.Mrs. Virgins. ,here's nothing the
matter with the bread, assure YOU
But. Mrs. Virgins" and here Mr.. Jor-
dan glanced mischievously down the Wis
ia of attentive faces, 81 have lived in this
world eight-and forty years. and find
myself this evening such simpleton that
l can't tell. for my life, vhicA side of
my bread is buffered!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-11-18
other than il was.

other than it was. Ef-s*
We used 10 take matters quietly, and
move about more at our ease; but now,
hustle is The order of the day in all things:
whatever we do must be done by steam.
Wherever we go, we must 60 by rail-
road, and there never was half the bal
looming going forward as there is at the
presen, time. Every one once thought
that Chimborazo was the highest noun
tain in South America, and Dhawal,gira
the loftiest in the world; but now il is
found out that Sarato lifts up his head
above Chimborazo, aud that Chamoulari
looks down on Dhawaligira.
But while times, and manners. and
customs, and opinions are thus changing,
we aged people should be aware that we
are changing too. My limbs used TO be
more active than they now are; and my
brow was once free from Wrinkles
Whether regard il or not, these grey
hairs tell tale 10 which ough, TO listen.
Have the years through which | have
passed been many! the lever, then, are
those that remain to me. and The strong
err the reason for my thinking less of sea.
sons gone by, and more Of those that are
10 come. Let me then, amid the altera-
tons OF the times, and the sundry and
the manifold changes of the world, look
TO Him who changes not, and fix my
heart where true joys are alone 20 be
found. old HuDaphreys.