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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-12

TOT sac TO tIChuUhu Uy -.
HORTON EEACH, 81 Main 9troes,
General Agent Ter Eastern susi''A'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

Death of The Oldest Methodist
Preacher IN the Uorid.--The N. Y.
Christian .Adrocate, of Thursday, week,
contains the following: .......
REV. George Highfield, of the Brit.
lsh Wesleyan Conference, the Oldest
Methodist preacher in the world, ceased
his lengthend pilgrimage near Liverpool,
on the OH of December. He was call
ed into the ministry by Mr.. Wesley, in
1855, and continued to travel until 1925,
when the state of his health compelled
him 10 become supeinumerary: but he
still labored in the pulpit and on pastoral
work until his strength entirely failed.
During the past four years infrmi1ies
grew rapidly upon him, his memory
failed so that secular things were nearly
obliterated from 1t, but he could Away S
recall portions of Scripture and hymns
which had long been treasured there
The forenoon of the day before he died,
he spent alone, and was unusually hap
py. lie was ninety one years old and
had been in the ministry sixty. seven
years. -....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

REQUIsITIoN.-A man who has been
residing in Henry CO., in this State foi
the past ten or twelve years, under the
name of William Miller, but whose true
name is said to be Pemberton, passed
through this city on Monday last having
been arrested under requisition from
the Governor of Kentucky upon charge
OF Murder, alleged to have been commit.
led in Wayne county, in that State, a
bouttwelre years since. He has, we
understand, sustained very fair chArac-
ter among his neighbors while resident
OF Iowa, and accumulated very snug
property. We also learn tina, he as.
serts his innocence of the imputed crime,
but with what degree of truth We can
form no opinion.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Sligo Iron Store,

jefferson Street. Burlington, Loma.
| RON-Flat, square and round, assorted
i sizes. plough slabs, plough wings, assert
ed shapes and sizes.
SrEEL-Cast, German, American bis
ter, English blister, German and Spring. as
sorted sizes.
STOVES-lmproved Premium, air-tight
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal, Box,
10, z, and plates different sR.s.
ALSo-Jewetfs Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, Sheet-lron,
lron-wire, Nails, and Castings Of every des.
cription.
Also Hardware of all kinds, and,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. Goth, 1852 6m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
NO. XXX.
Deaths Door!

HOW often do we hear these terrible
IL words made USE of, and what feel
ings Of dread do we have when speaking of
those who are nearest and dearest TO us,
who have been brought as it were to that
very door by the ravagcs OF some malig-
nant disease-yet can get nothing to re-
store health, or even alleviate the sufferers.
What, | ask, would not fond and do
ting parent part with, to snatch from the
very jaws of death, much beloved childl
What would not brother give or endure
to restore helpless sister to health, when
racked with tormenting pain? What world
not son or daughter sacrifice to restore
to health, paren. Frustrated by diseased
Is there any SO base that would not part
with the last farthing to see those who gave
them being restored to health? 1 answer
NO, NOT ONE! The question is then ask ID,
is 1t IN the power of any Medicine this TO
arrest disease, and prevent death; and If so,
what is the remedy? | reply there is a
remedy for many diseases that humaa ma
ture is liable 10, that remedy ia
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
THE TRAVELLERS HOME.

THE undersigned has recently taken the
tavern stand long and favorably known
to the travelling public as the -....
Tools Point House,
II miles Northwest of Pella, on the mail
route from Oskaloosa to Ft Des Moines.-
The house has been fitted up in good style,
and will spare no pains in making my Ia
bic and accommodations as good as that OF
any house in this country.
To waggoners would say that l have
good stables, plenty of water convenient,
good hay and grain, and an excel ent wag-
gon-yard.
lie hopes by reasonable charges, good
accommodations, and attention to those
who may favor him with their custom to
merit and receive portion of public pat
ronaSe. w. l.. BASrON.
Tools Point, March 9th, 1852. l9tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Strayed or Stolen.

ENROM the subscriber, living Ii miles
IL north of Ottumwa, on the day or night
of Thursday, May 9th last: beautiful
black mare, about Is hands high. z years
old, a very small white speck on her upper
lip, and also on he right or left shoulder,
collar marks on her shoulders; she was we'll
shod all round and in good order. will
literally reward any person who will re-
turn said said mare to me, or give in forma-
ton where l can find her.
JOHN T. WATKINS.
Ottnmwa, June Sd. 1852.
- Hawk-Eye, Burlington; Statesman,
TT Madison, and Valley Wing, Keokuk,
copy to amount Of 81 each, and send bill
to this office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

Inns amendment to the Deficiency bill
Is TO &c.
The House yesterday ordered the bill
donating lands to aid in the construction
oil 81 Joseph and Hannibal, and ST Louis
railroad, to be engrossed for third read
ing, and resumed the consideration to.
day, when the previous question on lis
passage was seconded; but JONES moved
to lay the bill on the table, expressing
hope that j. would be kept there until
alter the Democratic Convention.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
A JOY TO THE UORLD!

A sovereign balm, and real pain reliev-
er. Therefore, rejoice ye afflicted, AMI use
no other Liniment but that manufactured
by J. l.. Curtis, Sole Manufactures.
To the Farmer, or dealer in stock, il is
absolutely indispensable it being precise
ly the remedy that has been so long called
ior-as it is an infallible cure for yellow
water, poll evil, stiff complaint, ring bone,
spawn, spllnt, sweeny, fistula, scratches,
bolts, cholic, inflammation of the eyes,
sprains or gals, founder, g..
ln stating these things, state nothing
but facts, incontroyertible facts. AMI SIM
gle trial will convince the most skeptical.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

~ The Geographic wire was struck
near Galcna last week by atmospheric
lightning, and melted for about three
hundred yards, and more or less injured
for half mile. A spectator who saw
the stroke describes the electoral exhibi.
ton as a cham of fire, stretching both
ways as far as he could see across the
landscape. - ..a-...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

ll9 Main ST bet. Locust and Vine SITS,
ST. LOCIS MO.
E'HE subscribers are now receiving at
L. their new store the largest and most
complete assortment of
Hard~arc, Cutlery g. HraUy Goods,
for the Spring trade ever offered for sale in
st. Louis.
All our foreign goods are imported by
ourselves direct from England France and
Germany; and our domestic gools are OBJ
tanned from the manufacturers thamselv.
direct. So that we are enabled to sell as
low as New York, Philadelphia OR Boston
merchants.
We will agree to duplicate any bill of
goods purchased in the East by our flends
from the country at Eastern prices. If
country merchants will give Us a trial we
will convince them of this fact. Among
our goods will be found heavy stock Of
the following articles
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
j. l.. CURTIS M7H.7LUHE LIy-
IUEvT.

1t is known to be certain cure for Chol-
era, cholera morbus, dysentery, diarrhBa,
colds, camps, pains in the side or breast, ,
cracked hands, frosted feet, erysipelas, salt
rheum, lurabago, spinal compl ints. ague
in the face, ague cake, cutaneous affections.
bites of poisonous insects or reptiles, rhau.
matism, scrofulous tumors or ulcers, head
ache, tooth-ache. sprains or bruises, &C.
1t heals up the most stubborn or offensive
ulcers or sores; AMI for these many valua-
bic qualities possessed by this great Lini-
meut it has iustly been stvlcJ -. ...F
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

Selling an Erampie.-Lola Monies
will probably do much towards remove
ing American women from certain con-
sentative CONSTANTS. On the way from
Portland to Boston, she rode on the en-
CINE with the engineer, a long time, after
which she returned to a car and RECALLED
herself with comfortable cigar.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

II Rev. THos. BALINGER, will preach
a funeral discourse in the Cour: House
in this Place on next Sabbath, the 9Th
of June, at ! | o'clock. ...r ...# g..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
DookselIer & Gtatiomc,

d o kseller & 5tationer,
No. lbs, Main Street, opposite the Bank,
ST. LOUIS MO.
CONSTANTLY on hand c full supply OF
~ Standard, Miscellaneous and School
Books; Stationery; every description of
Letter, Foolscap, Printing and Wrapping
Paper; Printers and Binders Stock and
materials: All of which will be sold at
very low prices, wholesale and retail. The
highest market price paid for clean Cotton
and Linen Rags.
April Sth, lo52. m3
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03


TIME UNDERSIGNED. desiring to
il remove TO Ohio, will dispose of his
entire stock of Family Groceries, at cost
and carriage, on reasonable terms.
His stock embraces, in part, Coffee,
Sugar, Tea, Molasses, Rice, Crackers;
Fish--various kinds, Tobacco, Cigars,
Candies, Candles, Dye-Stuffs, SC. DC.
also:
A superior lot of Liquors--for medi-
cal purposes-such as Port, Malaga,
Madeira, and White Wines. Peach,
French, and other Brandies. Whisky
OF several kinds. Together with good
assortment of Notions, Toys, &c., &C.,
too numerous to mention.
Please inquire at the Farmers Ex-
change, Main street, Otumwa.
JOHN j. WESTERMAN.
May 9th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
CONSUMPTION CURED.
DRS. NJ. DODGE & BLACK

MOULD respectfully inform the citi-
w zens of this place and vicinity that
they arc prepared to treat succ essfully, all
dis asses of the Chest and Lungs. and espec-
tally all Female diseases; also the following
diseases.
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Piies. Gravel,
PapitatiOn Of heart, asthma. Scrof
uIa. FITS, Ulcers, Deafness, Nercu,ial
diseases, Neuraigia, Spine diseases,
diseases Of eyes, Sick headache,
Dropsy.
Dr's ID. & b. treatment of all disease s
is mild, yet efficient, operating only on the
diseased parts of tn system, avoiding all
redu ing agents, cupping, bleeding, blister,
ng, physicing. salivat NJ, &2., believing
that those mcans Kill instead of cure.
Dr. ID. has also on hand Abdominal Sup
porters. Shoulder Braces, Flesh Brushes,
Family Medicine cases, with directions for
using &c. Address, DIR N. DODGE.
Mt Pleasant Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given tina, will
IN by virtue Of an order of the Conn
~ Court TO me granted, offer for sale al
at public cutlery on the Goth day of June,
A. ID. 1851, between the hours of 10 o.
clock A. M. and p. M. of said day
the following property belonging 10 the
Estate of Madison II. Lewallen (dec' d.
to-wil: Lot No. in block No. 8, in
the town of Dahlonega, to pay debts
and charges against said estate.
JAMES BROHERD, Admir-.
May 9th lS523w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Caution TO the Public.

4 LII persons are hereby notified not to
IA buy a note that gave to David
Wrishtman for thirty dollars, given
the 18th of March 1892, due the 2oth OF
Dec, next. As c. w. Shaug held debt
of 81 30 against said David Wrightsman,
and had a garnishee served on me, and OBJ
tanned judgement against said Wrights-
man and myself, and Wrightsman has sign
ed said note over to Nicholas Johnson with
out any consideration aud then left the
country, and have had to pay said Judge
ment of Sl7 30 with ST. 60 cost, making
S22 TO-. And now am determined not to
pay said no tie. JAMES L. ACTON.
April 18th, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Piano Forte Music.

M RS. 9. e. MURPHY begs re-
Vl specially TO inform The inhabitants
OF Oltumwa, and its vicinity, that she
wishes TO obtain few scholars to in.
siruct in the above accomplishment. No
pains shall be spared OH her part to for
ward those who favor her with their pa
tronage. For terms and particulars en-
quire at the residence of Mr.. Bella White.
Ouumwa, April &, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

... PnILADEI PHIA, May 26, p. NJ.
The Farmers Haymarkes Association
Stable was burn, this morning. Nine
teen horses and one COW persisted. Loss
$40, 900. No insurance. .
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
CENTRIC rr. Afpanoose Co.,-},
Dee. 9th 1851 {,

Messrs. Curtis & Gillmore:-Sirs,I
have used Glllmore's Ambitious Pills
with the most desirable result. My son
was attacked with bilious fever, | gave
these pills and my son very soon recov-
cred. My neighbors have also used
them in many complaints for which they.
are recommended with perfect sa,isfas-
lion. ..
can anl do recommend them to the
public as safe and thorough medicine.
JOSEPH NORRIS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Wanted.

THE subscriber will pay the highest mar
Il ket price in cash for Seneca Snake
Roo, and Blood Root, il delivered soon a {
the New Drug Store. w. l.. ORR.
Ottumwa, June 3rd, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

J. l.. CURTIS. Main Street, keoliuk, 10
wa, Sole Manufacturer.
For Sale by !. Pumroy. fumes Hu-
ley, ID. r. H.skeep e. Coz, Ouum,cd:
". LangsdorE John Beach, Agency
City; Gossage & Broherd. Street j.
Earl, Dahlonega; J. b. anderson. Ed.
dyriie; s. buchanan, s. Gossage, NJ
bia; j. Hargrave, DR.. s. Lee, G.. II.
HoUeii. CenierriHe; Eming 8. UdeH.J.
Miller, CaioauHie; Uaiker 8, Bar
banks, UinterseH.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
WASHINGTON, May 25.
SEN A TIE.

The House bill, relinquishing to Iowa
certain lands of salt springs, was passed.
The hill authorizing the co s,ruc,ion
o! railroads through public lands in Ger.
tain eases, was ordered to he engrossed.
The Deficiency Bill was then taken
up, and the appropriation Of $4,000
due the Creek Indians for services in the
War of 1912, was rejected.
The Senate then adjourned. a.-.
HOUSE. ..
Mr.. Hall, from the committee on Pub
hc Lands, reported bill granting 10 Mis-
sour power To impose a tax on all lands
hereafter sold in said State, from and af-
ter the day Of sale, which was passed.
Mr.. Disney asked leave To introduce a
resolution, in effect that, at the time of
the liberation of The Irish exiles. a na-
tioual ship should be at Australia, aud
that the President proiTrr them convey.
ance to Ihis country. Objected to.
bill from the Committee ON Public
Lands was reported as substitute for
the Senate bill, granting pre-emption
rights tn settlers on the Menomonee riv-
err, Wisconsin, by making The bill gener-
al on all unsurseyed lands.
Pending motion to refer, the House
went Committee OF the Whole on the In
valid Pension bill. .a @s-#
Messrs. Bavly and Carter made po.
lltical speeches; after passing the Invalid
Pensions b II, adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Pure EBr:Rndies
~ Wines,
Stationery.

m HlTE Cap Paper, Blue do, Sat.
w in Letter. Fine French, Fancy
colored, Ink and lnkstands, WATERS aud
Sand, Pens and Holders. India Rubber
Squares aad Envelopes for sale at The
New Drug Store. w. l.. ORR.
April 5Ih, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
BosToN, Nav 25th.

BosToN, May 25th.
Advice from ST. Mchaels confirm the
accounts of an earthquake, April | 9th.
In one village of the interior, forty hous-
es were demolished, and the people ON
board the vessels in the harbor felt the
shock. s....a: ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
New Drug Store
In OTTUMwA
WILLIAM l.. ORR.

WILLIAM J.. ORR,
rS NOW OPENING in the room
IL formerly occupied by w. S. Garter
" Co, good assortment Of fresh
DRUGS.s MEDICINES, PAINTS,
OILS, DYE.S1UFFS,
PEREUINERY, &c.
His stock has been selected with par
ticuldr regard TO freshness and purity,
and can be recommended TO Physicians
ana others VINO wan, articles tina, can be
depended upon. His stock consists in
part of the following articles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
American Table Cutlery.

ALS0:-Planes Of all kinds of the best
manufacture in the country; Coopers Tools
of all kinds, with every variety of Harl-
ware that is made. a...
We have now and shall always have a
full and complete assortment which, from
our abundant facilities and connections we
can purchase as low, on as good terms as
any house in the United States.
SHAPLElGH, DAY & co.
April Sth, 1882. Gun -- ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
90 Gouscseeuer5.

~ W JUWoIhtlptI3.
Ne OAF Sugar, clarified Sugar, Chocu
IA late, Fresh Hops, Imperial Tea
Young Hyson. do. Soap, of all kinds.
Crackers, Star candles, mould do,
Yeast Powders, Extract of Lemon, Ex-
tact of Vanilla-ior sale by
April %, 1852. WIN. l.. ORR.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Dalent 1leoiriues.

I1H4tTII IlttUIlIIEIo.
Oz ULL'S SarsaParilla, Smiths Tonic
~ Syrup, DR.. Jayne's Medicines
Mustang Liniment, Arabian Linimens
Moifat's Bitters, Fahnestock's Eermi
fuge, McLane's Vermifuge, DIR. Storm :
Cough Candy, and all other popular pa
tent medicines for sale by ..4
Ppril 22, 1852. w. l.. ORR.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

Millinery & Dressmaking.
MRS. SARAH WAGG.

LATE Of st. Louis, tenders her services
as Milener and Fashionable Dressmaker TO
the Ladies of Ottumwa and vicinity. Al
so pressing and bleaching. Residence in
the Conner house on Second street.
May 9th 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
VOL. ~.
From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress-First
.s l..sa. Session,

..' "" WASHINGTON, May 81.
The credentials of Wm. II. Dessaus
sure, newly appointed Senator from S
Carolina, vice Rhett, resigned, were pre-
sen,ed by Mr.. Butler, and he took hi.
seat.
A report was received from the Sec.
rotary of the Navy relative to the value o
bitumious and anthracite coal. -
On motion Of Mr.. Atkinson, the Sen.
ate went into Executive session in re-
gard 10 an Indian treaty; after being in
session some time the doors were opened
the Deficiency Bill taken up and several
unimportant amendments acted upon
when the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House passed the Senate Bill re.
linqush;ng TO Iowa certain sal. spring
lnds. . ...s... g..
Mr.. Jones of Tennessee, moved that
one hour be SGT apart each day for the
reception of reports from the Standing
Committees. ..
Agreed 10. ........
Mr. Hall, from the Committee on Pub.
lie Lands, reported back with an amend,
ment. bill gran,ing--nillion of acres
of land TO the States for the benefit of the
INDECENT insane; one of the amendments
proposed TO distribute lands at the rate OF
$4,000 acres for each representative in
Congress. The consideration of the bill
was postponed for two weeks. .....
Mr.. Hall reported other bills; one all.
thorizing those who had received war
rants for services in the war of 1912, to
enter good lands in lieu OF The worthless
tracts they had selected. Referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
The House in committee Of the Whole
took up the bill making appropriations
for the payment of invalid pensions for
the fiscal year; without coming to vote,
the committee rose.
Mr.. Harris asked leave TO introduce a
resolution fixing the adjournment Of
Congress to the first Monday in August.
Objection was made; and the House adj
journed. p. ... ......
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

Drs. D. ~ BIS charge per month, for
medicine aud prescription is from three to
ten dollars IN advance
Drs. ID. ~ Il. will also treat cases il de
sired, and receive no compensation for ser
vices, unless the patient is cured.
ly Examination and Advice FREE.
nODGE q ri, : X
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

No. b Main st. bet. Chestnut & Pine.
ST. LOUIS MO-.
TFHE subscribers once more cali the AFT
Il tention of their friends, and al who
are in want of goods in their line. to the
fact that they are prepared to receive than
on the most liberal and accommodating
terms, and have ON hand and now arriving.
very large and well assorted stock Of
goods, ordered expressly for this market.
comprising tine usual varieties. and many
other articles not to be met with elsewhere
in this city. -.s.a....a. ..r ...
The long experience of our principal
(havlng been thirty years an importer of
Earthenware,) enables us to offer unusual
inducements as to variety and quality OF
stock. Their stock consists in part of
C c blue edged, dipt, painted, printed,
white granite, flown, blue and mulberry
earthenware;
Pure white, enamelled, lustre, blue figured
aud gold band English China; white, gold
band, and decorated French china;
All the varieties of American, cut. plain
and pressed glassware, OF eastern AMI
western manufacturer.
German and Bohemian glassware qra,,
variety:
English ID pipes; American pipes AMI
pipe heads;
A large assortment of looking glasses;
Elegant Japanned tea trays, OF our own
importation;
Srlttania coffee and tea pots, casters, pitch
eers, &C., a great variety of first-rate quail
ity;
large and elegant assortment of Come
hus * Co.'S celebrated solar lard lamps.
chandeliers, girandoles, SC, gilt, olive
and damask.
Together with a great variety OF ar ticles
not usually imported for this market.
We are prepared to oIera large stock of
goods, ordered expressly for the Santa Fs
trade, on unusually favorable terms.
Assorted crates, packed for the count ~
trade, IN the best manner, kept constantly
OH hand.
Our goods are put up in the best manner.
by careful and experienced packers, and
may be transported any distance by wagon
or otherwise, without risk or breakage'-
We take pride inreferrins to our old Gus
toners, as to our packing and the good con-
dition in which our goods are generally re.
ceived. Call and SEE.
Il. Ill. MILLER, g. CO.
April 9Th. lS52.m3
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
HOUSE.


taking the question.
HOUSE.
Mr.. MALLORY presented petition
praying for the establishment of steam
line from New Orleans 10 Souih Florida
also, petition of James Montgomery
offering Cong ess the benef, Of his i'm.
portant invention to prevent steam dsas
:ers, and asking the construction of I
Steamer on his model, by which he car
carry the mail from New York TO Liver
pool in six days.
The consideration of the bill granting
land and the right Of way to The Mis-
souri, railroad was resumed. Mr.. Bah.
cock moved that bill be laid on the table;
negatived-yeas "a, nays "a.
Mr.. Florence submitted a bill fol
guarding against steamboat accidents, by
punishment.
The Pre- emption bill was taken up
the pending amendment. rejected, and the
bill passed.
Mr.. Hall, from the Commi,lee on pub
lie Lands reported back the senate bill
WIN amendments, giving right OF way
and land to Missouri and st. Louis and
Hannibal Railroad.
The morning hour expired before &c.
tion was had on the bill.
The House went into committee on the
Indian Appropriation bill. long polii-
zeal debate ensued.
Mr.. Polk said that he believed tina,
every aspirant for The Presidency, in the
Democratic party had written letters,
that, if elected, he would veto any bill for
the alteration or repeal of the Fugitive
law. He asked Mr.. White, of Ken,uc-
ky, if he was prepared to say the same
for General Scott.
Mr.. White replied, that he trusted
Gen. Scott would make no such declara-
ton in advance. Old Cherubusco would
not take position at 81 40 and fall back
10 40.
Mr.. Polk replied resen,ing all allusion
to his deceased relative, when the com.
mittee rose and the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, MAY %.
4he Senate yesterday rejected Col