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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
WAsHINGroN, Dec. 8.
SENATE.

The Senate met at noon. Several
executive messages were received, blu,
unimportAnt.
A resolution was offered to confer on
Gen. Scott The title Of Lieutenant Gen
eral.
The Rev. Mr.. Butler was elected
Chaplain.
The case of Mr.. Dixon, who was APP
pointed Senator in place Of Mr.. Clay
was then taken up.
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee then address.
ed the Senate in favor of Mr.. Dixon's
admission; he was followed by Badger,
Dawson, and others; without coming 10
any conclusion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
After the transaction of routine bus
mess, debate sprung up relative to the
reference of the Presidents Message.
Mr.. Brooks of New York, addressed
the house in favor Of referring thai
portion OF the Presidents Message con-
ceruing the tariff and surplus revenue to
Special Committee. After a long debate.
the motion was rejected.
The Rev. James Gallagher. Presbyte.
rian was elected Chaplain.
The House then adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.
SENATE,

The Senate was called TO order by the
Hon. w. II. King.
Prayer was made by the Rev. T.. But
Ter, in which the recent national loss was
appropriately referred to. ...
Mr.. Bright presented the credentials
Of Charles Cathcart, Of Indiana. who
appeared and was qualified.
Mr.. Jones, presented the credentials of
the Hon. Archibald Dixon, Of Kentucky,
which were read.
Mr.. Gwinn objected to Mr.. Dixon be
ing sworn
The usual committee was appointed to
unite with the House committee and wait
on the President to inform him Of the
organization.
Mr.. Gwinn said there was no vacancy
in the Senate from Kentucky, aud that
this matter ought TO be looked into. At
the close of last ession there were two
Senators representing Kentucky. No
vacancy TO be filed by the Legislature Of
Kentucky. .s5 s,ss.. ..
Mr.. Jones requested the Senator TO
place his objections in some shape.
wherein to make motion, as he did not
understand what the Senator did object
to. ..s
Mr.. Gwinn said he objected TO Mr..
Dixon being sworn in, as there was no
vacancy for him TO fill.
Mr. Jones replied he could see no OBJ
lection or cause for his moi being swo n
in. He desired 10 know if there was any
one in attendance besides Mr.. Dixon
who claimed the seat made vacant by The
death of Henry Clay. If there was not
two claimants, why was there any OBJ
lection 10 Me. Dixon being sworn! He
undertook that The gentlemen who occu-
pied the seat at the last session was not
claimant that on The contrary, he desir-
ed TO make no contest. ....
Mr.. Gwnn moved to refer the sub
jeci 10 the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Cooper urged the admission OF
Mr.. Dixon upon constitutional grounds.
H., HOUSE. ~s .~
The day was bright and beautiful and
ahe galleries were densely crowded.
After some delay the Speaker called the
House TO order when the members. who
were grouped together exchanging con.
gratulaions, repaired TO their seats.
The Clerk called The roll, when 1872
members responded. .... T..
s. Clemens, Of Va, elected vice W.
Thompson and Col. VIM. Preston, OF
KY, vice II. Marshal appeared and were
onol,Gau
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Iowa Legislature.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY,, Dec. s

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8.
Senate met pursuant TO adjournment,
when the minutes Of the proceeding day
were read, and after amending them up
on the subject of printing, so as to read,
that the Senate print 5000 in place of
1000 copies of the Governors Message,
were approved.
Standing committees were then an
nounced by the President, as follows:
Ways and Means Messrs. Shields,
Hills, Clark, Cros,hwaii and Hepner.
Judlciary-Messrs. Love, Browning,
Harris, Everson and Preston.
Federal Relations--Messrs. Everson,
Lewis, Hedrick, Price and Fisher.
Internal rovemenis-Messrs. Hep
ner, Schramm, Fletcher, Park aud Cow
les.
Military Affairs-Messrs. Fletcher,
Shields, Needham, Love and Coop.
Sch0ols-Messrs. Lewis, Mckinney,
Fisher, Specs and Sayles.
Roads-Messrs. Lowe, McAchran,
Lucas, Park and Wing. m
Public Buildings-Messrs. Hull, Har-
ris. Specs, Hepner and Sayles.
Elections essrs. Harris, Brown
ing, Clark, Park aud Lewis.
Engrossed BiIls-Messrs. Hender.
shott and Schramm. ...
Enrolled Bills--Messrs. Wing and
Hedrick. 49,.
Agricul.ure--Messrs. Coop, Needham,
Price, McAchran aud Lucas. E.. ...
County Observation-Disclosures. Preston,
Hills, Fletcher, Coop and Crosthwait.
lncorporation-Messrs. Clark, Hep.
ner. McKinny, Hull. and Johnson.
New CounIies-Messrs. Sayles, He'd
rick, Lowe, Needham and Clark.
Claims--Messrs. Hen1ershott, John
son, Schramm, Crosihwait and Cowies.
Prnung-Messrs. Love. Crosthwait,
Everson, Hepuer and Lewis.
Mr.. Harris offered resolution, that
the Senate fix upon day to go into con.
veniiop for the purpose of electing Uni.
ted States Senator, when Mr.. Lowe
moved that the rule be suspended and the
resolution be read second time, which
luton was ordered to be read second
time.
The resolution then came up for a
third reading.
Mr.. Coop, from Jefferson, then NOV
ed that the resolution be amended by in
sorting after the words 20lh of January
the words "any day thereafter" which
was adopted.
Mr.. Lowe then moved that the sub.
ject be indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Clark, of Jackson, moved to lay
the resolution upon the table; which was
carried.
Mr.. Preston moved a resolution that
the Secretary Of the Senate be instructed
10 inform the members of the Supreme
and District Courts, that the Senate was
now permanently organized and ready to
receive any communications which they
might feel disposed to make under the
provisions of the revised code.
Mr.. Hull gave notice that he would
on some subsequent day introduce bill
Tor the removal of the Capital TO Fort
Des Moines. .....'..
Mr.. Hendershou gave notice that he
would on some subsequent, day introduce
bill regulating the interest on money.
Mr.. Harris gave notice that he would
on some future day introduce bill sci,
ting apart the moneys arising from the
sale OF swamp lands in this Stale for the
building OF bridges and improving Of
roads. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
TWO O'CLOCK, p. M.

The Senate on motion of Mr.. Shields,
resolved itself into a committee of the
whole on the Governor message. Mr..
Shields in the chair.
Mr.. Shields from the committee OF
the whole reported recommending a ref
erence of the Governors message as
follows:
That part referring to the death OF
Webster and others, to the committee on
Federal relations.
The Attorney General for the State,
to the, Judiciary committee.
The sale OF intoxicating liquors, to
committee on Ways and Means.
The militia, to the committee OH mill
tary affairs.
The establishment of State Land
Office, to the committee on Public Lands.
The condition of the Penitentlary, Ia
the committee on Internal Improve
ments.
The Desmoines river Improvement, to
committee on Internal improvements.
The amendments to the Code, to the
Judiciary Committee,
The action Of Congress in relation to
grant of lands, TO committee on Inter-
nal Improvements.
The subject Of immigration, to COM
mittee on Federal Relations.
Common schools and State Uniyer-
sity, to committee on schools.
The Senate concurred in the recon
mendation of the committee, and the
message was referred.
On motion of MIR. Preston the mes
sage of the House in relation to a Joint
committee and amendments of the Code
was taken from the table, and the Senate
refused to concur.
On motion of Mr.. Preston the Senate
adjourned to Monday morning at ten o.
clock.
HOUSE.
MONDAY, Dec. l3.
The House met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Notice to bring in The following mem
orials, bills, and joint resolutions were
given.
BY Mr.. Cock, bill for an act to
amend section l4l7 Of the code of Iowa.
A bill for an act amendatory and sup
Elemental to an act to secure more Wig
orous prosecution and early completion
of the Des Moines river improvement,
and amendatcry and supplemental to all
other acts now in force in relation there
to; approved February 5, 1851.
By Mr.. Dillon, joint memorial to the
Congress of the United States asking a
grant of land to aid in the construction
of railroad from the termination of the
Illinois Central Railroad on the Mississ-
ippi river at Dubuque to point on the
Missouri river at or near Kanesville in
the county of Pottawattamie by way Of
Fort Des Moines.
BY Mr.. Ramsay, bill for an act re-
pealing SO much OF the law regulating
the Des Moines River Improvement as
gives to the executive the power Of APP
pointing the Register and Receiver.
BY Mr.. Eaton--a joint memorial to
Congress, asking that land Office be es-
tablished at Cedar Falls in Black Hawk
county.
BY Mr.. Sharp bill for an act to
amend title II, chapter l27, from Sec
ton 1862 to 1916, inclusive, SO as to
make the provisions Of said sections APP
plicable to improvement upon the public
lands.
BY Mr.. Drake--a bill for an act for
the location of State Road from Ottum-
wa, in Wapello county, through Drake
vile in Davis county, TO the Northern
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
WI ASONHC.
THE stated communicat

A THE stated communication of Or
ny TUMwA LoDGE No. ne, will be held
w at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 23rd day of Dec, at O'Clock P. NJ,
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. K. II. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
"Have you been to ashburn's Tin

Have you been to Washburn's Tin
Shop!'
"Yes | have. Turrah! stand out of
the way. l want to get home to show
my wife the new Lard Lamp | bought;
new Patent. the best | ever saw. IL took
the prize at the Ohio State Fair; il, will
save man all his candles"
II am bound for tie Tin Shop; my
wife sent me for one of them Lamps.
can't 90 home without one. she said if |
did, might GO i,in the dark"
My friend let your wife go to Wash.
burns and see for herself; he has eye,y-
thing there woman wants, good
CooKISG, PARLoR, q PLATE Box Stoves:
BASS KETTLES, WASH KETTLES, WASH
BOARDS, SMOOTHING Irons, WARrLE
IRONS, SPooNs, CANDLssrIcKs, SU-
GAR Boxes, LARD CANS. EXTRA
SKILL,TTs & PoTs for Stoves.
ALSO:--I can supply extra plates for
any stove that have sold, when broken
or burnt out. ~
LIG HTNlN RODS
of superior quality; aud many other ar.
ticles not mentioned here, that Is usually
kept in a Tin and Stove store.
Job work done here with neat
ness and dispatch.
Thankful for past favors he expects
more. Gentlemen and Ladies give me
a call.
N. b. Those that areindebied to me
by note or on book that is due, must pay
me soon or their notes and accounts viii
be lief! with an officer for collection. |
will say again that it is not my business
10 ruE after man when his note or nc
count is due. Ii you don't believe it try
it. f.. WASHBURN.
Ottumwa, Nov. %, lS52-3m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

Engravedby r. b. WELCH. Esq.
after the original portrait painted
BY r. SULLY, ESQ.
/ This Portrait will be match for the
Washington, and is in every respec, as
well got up.
Price So 90 per copy. Address as
above.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
THE .DEs MOINEsCOURIER.

Senate appoint committee Of three to
act in conjunction with like committee
on the part of the House to whom all
matters pertaining to the amendments of
the "Code," shall be referred lost.
Mr.. Crosthwait propose ed two resou-
tions. First for the appointment of a
| committee TO inquire and inform the Sem
ate what amount Of milage per annum is
now paid to revecue collectors for max
ing returns, and what amount of mile e.
age would be paid for the same service,
il the returns should be mad at Fort
Desmoines.
Second that the said committee inform
the Senate as early day as practicable
the probable amount Of milage which
will be paid to this General Assembly.
And the probable amount of milage
which would be paid them if the Gen
eral Assembly met at Fort Des Moines.
Mr.. Lowe moved to amend by strik-
ing out all after the word resolved in
the first resolution and insert that Sc
lect committee composed of the Senators
representing the interest of all points
spoken of for the location of the Capt.
tai, "be appointed to estimate the differ
erence in the amount of milage OF mem
bers TO and from the different points"
Mr.. Hull moved 10 amend the amend
ment instructing the committee to in
clude the unorganized counties of the
State-lost. r......
Mr.. Lowe moved to amend his amend
ment by striking out ''the interest of all
points spoken of Cor the location of the
Capitol and insert Oskaloosa, Pella,
Tools Point, Fort Des Moines and Iowa
City.
Mr.. Fletcher moved to lay the reso-
luton and amendment on the table. On
which question the yeas and nays were
demanded, which resulted yeas Is, nays
II. ..- .-a ..-.. .. =.
The question then recurring on the
amendment it was carried.
The question recurring on the adop-
ton of the original resolutions the yeas
and nays were demanded, which result
ed yeas 9, nays l9, So the resolutions
were rejected. as...a- ..
Mr.. Harris introduced Senate file No.
8, bill to grant the swamp lands to the
counties in which they lie--read the LIST
and "a time, and referred to the commit
tee on public lands. .... ...
A message was received from the
House Of Representatives announcing a
resolution of the House in favor of a
joint committee to take under advisemen,
all matters relative to the charge of the
"Code of Iowa."
The President announced a message
from the Governor in relation to certain
appointments to office; upon which the
| Senate went into executive session.
The executive session being ended the
Senate adjourned. -s..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
CHARLES HENDRIE. MARK 5. Y0OTE.
BURLINGTON FOUNDRY.

II EN DNTE az TOU L,
STEAM Engine Builders, Manufactur-
~ ers of Saw and Grist Mill Machinery,
Water Wheels, Horse Powers, Threshing
Machines, Corn Shelters, and all kinds oil
Iron and Brass Castings.
We are also prepared toexecute all kinds
of Blacksmithing and Machine-shop work.
S.-Printed catalogues OF our patterns,
or any information desired, may be had by
addressing pre- paid letter to us at Bur
lington, Iowa. Dec. 18th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Saddle and Harness Making Bus
mess in Dahl0nega,
III. III. AYRES,
mbolesalc an0 Retail Druqqist.

AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Paints,
Oils, Parasites, Dye Stu6s, Brushes,
Perumery, Windoa0 Glass, Putty.
Druggist and Physicians Glass
flare, Patent Medicines, Pure Zines
for Medicinal purposes, &c. &c.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN STREET, KEOKUK.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, lS5l.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
d. 2. Inskeep & Go.

THANKFUL for past favors from the
citizens of Wapsllo and joining coun-
ties, would respectfully invite their atten-
ton to their New Stock of
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
which they have just received and opened.
Consisting in part of DRY GOODS,
such as
LUSTRES, LYONESE CLOTHS,
MUSLIN DE LANES, &c.
Also large lot ofStaple Goods such as
Bleached IL Unbieached Musiins,
from 81 to l2s cents per yard. Drillings,
Striped and Checked ShirtIngs, Tiekiugs of
various prices from l2l to % cts per yard;
FLANNELS, LINSEYS, TWEEDS,
JEANS * SATlNETTS.
A large lot of Doors SHOES, HATS and
CAPS, HARDWARE, QUEEYswARE, Glass
WARE, GROCERIES, and an assortment of
CHOOL DO KS.
All of which being bought low by an ex-
perienced buy er We are determined to make
it your interest to call and examine for
yourselves. d. p. lNSkEEP & co.
Nov. 10th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23

Boundary Of Missouri in the direction
of Lancaster, the county seat of Schny-
Ter county, Missouri. :.
BY Mr.. Reeder, bill for an act 10
SO dispose of the inundated and swamp
lands of the State as to make them the
property Of The county in which said
lands are situated .s.s@s@
Mr.. Haun with leave introduced II.
X. file, No. 8, joint resolution instruct
ing our Senators TO advocate repeal OF
the duty on railroad iron, read first
time. ......
Mr.. Sharp, with leave, introduced a
joint resolution of instruction upon the
Homestead biIl-read the first time.
The following were introduced of
which notice had been given.
BY Mr.. Gar5er-joint resolution on
the subject Of grant Of land to aid in
the construction of Rail Road from
Lansing in the county OF Allamakee to
the Missouri River via Fort Des Mon-
es; read first time.
BY Mr. Eaton--a memorial to Con-
gress for grant of land to build a rail-
road from Dubuque to Red River; read a
/ first time.
By. Mr.. SteadrHan--H. r. File No.
l3, a bill for an act TO allow justices of
the Peace copy of the code aud laws Of
Iowa; read the first time.
BY Mr.. Sharp--H. r. File No Is, a
bill for an act TO change the name Of
Kanesville 10 Council Bluffs city.
BY Mr.. Townsend--ii. X. File No.
10, bill for an act to repeal SD much of
section 1913 of the code Of Iowa as re-
lates to County Judges and provide a
substitute therefor.
| On motion the House adjourned till ?
o'clock.
| 2 o'clock.
II. R. File No. 3, joint resolution
to Railroad from Burlington 10 the Mis-
souri, River read second time.
Mr. Folsom moved to refer 10 a spe-
cial committee of which lur. Sharp
should be the chairman; upon this qaes-
ton the yeas and nays were demanded
7 lost. ....
| M. Grimes moved that it be en-
crossed and read third time to morrow
carried.
III. r. File No. 4, bill for an act to
amend that part Of the Code of Iowa that
relates TO the justices of the Peace and
their Courts; read second time.
Mr.. Folsom moved to refer to the iu-
dietary COMMITTEES; carried.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
WAsnlNGToN, Dec. 8.
SENATE. -----------

MIR. Hale appeared and took his seat.
The chair laid before the Senate re-
port from the Land Office on private
claimants in Louisiana--laid on The ia.
BILE aud ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. Chase gave notice of bill grant
ing to Ohio all the unsoid and unappro-
priated lands in that State.
Mr.. Rust offered resolution calling
on the State Department for copies of
correspondence in the year 1895, be-
tween the State Department and Mexi-
can Ministry and the Republic of Tex
as, touching Indian expressions.
Mr.. Clemens introduced a joint reso.
luton authorizing the President of The
United States 10 confer the title of Lieu.
tenant General on Major General VIM
field Scott, for merltorious service.
Mr.. Gwinn gave notice of bill grant.
ing public land for the construction of a
railroad from the Mississippi to the Pa
cifc Ocean.
The Kentucky contested case was
then taken up, and was about being pu.
10 vote when debate ensued on ques-
ton submitted by the chair.
HOUSE.
The standing committees were announc-
ed. The following are some changes
made: Straion, of N Jersey, supersedes
Disney, on the committee of Elections;
Cleveland and Mace on claims, in the
place Of Rantoul and Smith; Preston on
The Judiciary, in place Of Burton; Reed
on Manufactures, in place of Ross; Ger
man on printing, in plac Of Stanton:
Mr.. Barton introduced bill appropri-
a,ing $500, 600 for payment as compen-
sallon to bring the votes of President and
Vice President. Read twice and pass
ed.
The House then adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Patent Wagon Skeins.

THE subscriber, having purchased Of the
Patentees, the right of manufacturing and
the exclusive right of vending JAMES JoSEs'
celebrated Patent Skeins for Buggies, Wag-
ons, and other Vehicles, in and for the
counties of Wapello, Davis, Monroe, APP
panoose, Lucas, Wayne, Clark. Decatur,
Union, Ringgold, Adams, Taylor, Mont
gomery, Page. Mills, Fremont. Pottawatta-
ME, harrison, Shelby. Audubon, Guthrie,
Cass, Adair, Crawford and Monona. takes
this method OF notifying the public of the
fact, and hereby cautions all persons against
infringing in any form or manner upon his
rights in the premises.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Patent Rights,

For the above valuable invention, for any
of the above named counties, or any Town
ship or Shop right in these counties, for
sale on reasonable terms, on application to
the subscriber at 0ttumwa, Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
Buggies and Wagons

Of every description, ironed on the plan
of this greatly improved patent, in superb
or style, and on reasonable terms, by the
subscriber, at his shop, on Court St., be-
tween Main and Second. Ottumwa, Iowa.
June 7th, lS52.ly l.. J. REEVE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-23
SENATE.

The Senate met at ten o'clock.
Mr.. Hull offered q resolution that the
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-01-01
HENRY CLAY.

The telegraph informed our readers las,
week that Americas distinguished states
man bad retired from public life and soon
would seek the retiracy Of the home Of bis
carly choice, perhaps never again to min.
gle 10 the busy scenes Of life. Though
there are many that differ with Mr.. Clay
in the opinions be has SO ably advocated
during bis long and eventful life, yet they
respect and admire the man, and will deep
~ regre. that the counsels Of the nation are
tobe deprived Of his talents and experience
Never, perhaps, since the Independence
Of our country was acknowledged BY for
eign powers, did clouds Of gloom, portend-
ing dissolution Of those ties that bind u.
in one common fraternity, settle SO thickly
upon our beloved Union, as they gathered
one year ago. They rolled up from th,
south in masses, dark and threatening,
they gathered 10 the north and were watt
ed upon the winds Of strife in gloomy or
ray. The mutterings ofdisuuion, and ala
of the thunderings Of civil war, wer'
heard
At this momentous time, when il seem
ed as il the Union we're trembling in tb
balance, the great statesman and belove
patriot, Henry Clay. appeared in Congress
with bis resolutions Of Compromise. The,
we're opposed, but with the vigor Of youl
he defended them at every step, until the
we're passed and kind feeling was ngsi
restored to our country.
Noble Harry Clay! the measure Of tn
glory is full-thou csnst now depart i
peace, and though few ranking breas,
may feel no sorrow, the world will drop
tear when thou shalt bid j, an adieu.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-01-01
THE WEATHER.

Has bsen much milder during the pas,
week, but BY 20 means SO pleasant -
Christmas dry vas peculiarly disagreesble.
1bs ibcrmometsr showed IS dogs. at sun
rise, then came light snow and the mer.
curry dropped down to ,l6 deg. and The
wind blew chilly. Next morning the mer.
curry stood = 4 deg, and the people from
he country say that the wind blew harri
cane, ricks Of grain and stacks Of hay were
scattered in al directions. TIE editor o
The Iowa Repsblicas says il was one Of ID.
most unpisassnt days be ever Witnessed il
Iova. Below No give our compafativ.
table Tor the week and average for ths
month: