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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
ts ARRIVAL OF THE
ATTAIN
New YoaK, Feb. &c.
ENGLAND.

b, In the House Of Commons, on Mon
day, Lord John Russell introduced the
long promised measure of Parliamentary
reform; lis leading features are the reduc-
ton of county franchise from $50 to
ego; the reduction of borough franchise
from 9l0 TO g5. In Ireland the county
franchise remains unaltered, but in the
borough, it is reduced from co to e5;
the creation of new class Of voters
who pay 40 shillings per annum, for di.
rect taxes. and the abolition of property
qualifications for members.
The reform bill abolishes The oath oil
supremacy rs repugnant to Roman Cath
olics and discovers. fg
Lord John Russell's speech was fol-
lowed by an animated debate. The vote
by ballot omitted in tie reform bill. was
complained of by several members.
Hume, and others. atfs
Leave was granted Shannon TO bring
IN a bill 10 establish the ,enan, RICH, in
Ireland. se t as. m "a
A reference was made 10 the forcible
expulsion OF certain missionaries OF the
Free Church Of Scotland from Pesth. by
the Austrian Council, aud enquiry made
whether steps had been taken to procure
satisfaction for the gross violation Of in
ternaiional law. t tae ~ 81
Lord John Russell was unprepared 10
answer the inquiry.
- SPAIN.
Full details of the attempt to asssssi-
nate The Queen Of Spain are given
Her Majesty was leaving church bearing
the royal infant in her arms; a Jesuit
priest named Marine, while kneeling, af-
iec,ed to present petition, and immeGi,
ately struck atihe Queen with roin-
ard which he drew from under his cloak;
the weapon penetrated the folds OF her
dress, but striking the whalehone OF :1er
corset, its force was diverted and the
force of the blow broken; the dagger
nearly entered below the last rib, causing
a slight flesh wound, and inhicting triy-
ial wound on the arm. The assassin
was instantly secured and proved to be
avillain ofthe deepest dye-her Majesty
is fast recovering.
"A dispatch from Madrid of the 7lh,
says, this afternoon the criminal who at
tackled the Queen was executed.
2 $500 - FRANCE.
France presents no new feature OF
note. The government had sent forth a
mos. indiscreet and incorporate article
in the Pairie, telling the electors that
they must return Bonapartists to the AS
sembly, and that if they elect any 9TH
ers, all would have 10 he done over again.
The Legilimist party will not come for
ward. In Paris, Madam Pauline Joland.
a disciple of Mr.. Pierre I.aroux, and
sixty journeymen printers had been ar
rested. 81. ,,s.,,,,.. esi.. a.fl. IS
!, fe4a ri AUSTRIA. a
The Austrian Lloyds states that Poti-
sha, the agen. of Kossuth, was executed
by order of the Austrian court martial,
charged with attempting TO seduce .
Hungarian regiment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
Additional News per Cambria.

!, Parliament was opened by the Queen
in person on the Sd. Ha @HiH 81 a9l
France remains tranquil. q A5d
The Queen of Spain, ON her way to
church, was fired at by an assassin. with
pistol. the ball taking effec! in the
Queens shoulder; the eu.prn was ar
rested and put in prison. The wound
proved slight. aFa9 '5
On III ID inst, there was fleet of
fifty call. waiting a change of wind to
leave LtyerFo6l-half the number being
bound to cotton ports. goo sf6 so
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04

GopEy's LADy's Book for March has
been received, and well sustains the rep
uta.ion it has of being one of the bes,
magazines in the country. Wha. has
become of ,he February No. friend Co
tey? We have never seer il yet. = 'g
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
February IS
SENATE.

Mr.. Cooper presented petition for
the establishment. Of a navy yard and de-
pot, with dry docks at Erie City.
i On motion of Mr.. Downs, memorial
asking an investigation and examination
of The proceedings of the late Board of
Commissioners Of Claims against Mexi-
co. was referred to select committee of
five, with power to send for persons and
papers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04

r. PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for March, is
on our table, and bears evidence of the
return of its talented ediiress, Mrs. Ann
s. STEPHENS. Pe.erson's is one of the
best 90 magazines in the U. S.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
Notice.
Notice.
Stale Of Loru, Wapeuo County, Dis
trict Court, March Term. 1852.
TO LORENZO ID. DAVIS:

TO LORENZO ID. DAVIS:
Sr-You will take notice that an action
has been commenced against you in said
Court by Seth Richards, who claims of you
the sum of One Hundred and 4-l00 dollars
as money due him on promssary note; and
unless you appear and answer thereto on
or before the Both day of March, 1852, o,
the second day Of the next Term of said
Court, Judgment will be rendered against
you thereon. THOMAS g. GIVEN, sis
IS B Clerk. Wap. Dist. ct.
j. d. DEvIN. Pitts. Atty.
February 25th, l852.5w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 81. p. NJ.
rived. Sparahawk and Fashion.

Arrived, Sparahawk and Fashion.
+ River rising -nine feet four inches on
the fall. Weather cloudy with prospec;
of rain. yl,o s,esx s4,t IS ,.1a-
The peniienliary at Jefferson, opposite
this city. was destroyed by FIRE this morn.
ing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for March is
what" Graham" has always been, star.
The plates are splendid, the reading
matter FIRST quality. 4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
Notice..

e t0 Notice.
STATE Of Iowa, Wapello County. Dis
trict Court, March Term, 1852. =
TO THOMAS p. CARTER:
Sir--You will take notice that an action
has been commenced in said Court against
VIM. S. Carter, VIM. L. Hamilton and
yourself by Wilson, Starbird q Smith, who
claim Of you Two Thousand aud Fifty Five
and 1900 dollars due them on your prom
issory notes, and that unless you appear
and answer thereto on or before the second
day of said Term Tor 30th March, 1892
judgement viii be rendered against you.
THOMAS G. GIVEN, Clerk
~ .lH Z Wap. Dist. Court
79 J. D. DEvIN, Pitts. Atty. er
& February 23d, I852l5w @ i,6s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
Ferry Meeting.

TNHE Stockholders Of the Ottumwa Ferry
u Company are hereby notified that the
regular meeting Of said company will BE-
held in Ottnmwa on the 9th day of March
next, at O'Clock p. M. A general atten-
dance is desired by the Board. y
LEWIS LEIB, Sec'y.
4 Feb. 26th. 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04

The Whir State Convention was well

attended. the bes. Of feeling prevailed;
the resolutions adopted are first rate; a
good sticke. was nominated. and every
Wing should do all in his power TO elect
il. We received the proceedings at 2
late hour, but give them to onr readers
this week.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04

~ See S. w. SKINNER's advertise
mens. Sam is genius, can make any
thing you want in his line of business,
and will charge only fair price. Give
him call.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
Fruit Trees!

A LARGE LOT OF choice fruit trees, Of
In three and four years growth, for sale
at the OrTUMwA NURSERY. E1v2.gg ~
ai 93@H % SAMUEL CONFER.
February Goth, lS52tf a.g .,ssaasa 81
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
HOUSE,.

The House resumed the consideration
OF the bill granting land and right OF way
TO Missouri, the question being on the d.
menGment offered by Mr. Welch, looking
to the union of the St. Louis and Bal,i.
more and this Railroad; the bill and a.
amendments were debated until the morn
ing hour had expired, when The House
took up the kossulh letter, but shortly
after went into Committee Of the Whole
on the bill explanatory of the Bounty
Land Law; alter being discussed the
Committee rose, reported The bill TO The
House and adjourned. ".@ -
In the Senate yesterday, MIR. Cooper
presented u petition agains. Woods worth S
patent. q
MIR. Mason, from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, reported against an in
vestigation OF The late Board Of Com,
missioners on Mexican Claims.
MIR. Gwynn reported a:blll TO increase
The pay Of the officers ef,the Army and
Navy serving in California and Oregon.
Mr.. Borland introduced resolution
declaring thai each State shall, at mex,
Presidential election, be entitled TO as
many electoral votes as they will be en-
titled TO under the enumeration Of 1851.
The Iowa Land Bill was taken up.
MIR: Geyer spoke in favor of the bill.
and before concluding, the Senate adj ourn.
ed
In the House, the consideration Of the
bill granting lands to Missouri for rail.
road purposes was resumed.
Mr.. Orr, OF South Carolina, advocated
the bill, and argued the propriety of the
Government granting lands for such pur.
poses; he quoted Calhoun, Cass, and
others, in support OF his position. 80
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
CINcINNATT, Feb. 81. NJ.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 81, NJ.
Flour declned-sales 200 bbls at SO,
25: the market sill dull aud unsettled.
Whisky-l4s a l55c. ,.....f
Sales of cloverseed at Sc 35.
Provisions firm. Sales $50 hhds Of
sides a, SC. and $4,000 lbs shoulders
and side, in bulk. al ga &c.
Sales 900 bags Of Rio coffee, 10 a l0ac.
Moiasses, 30c--yery lille in market.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04

/, e Notice. a.f -
State Of IoWG. Wapeigo County. Dis
frict Ccnr, March Term, 1862.
TO THOMAS p. GARTER: SO
Sir--You are hereby notified that an ac-
ton has been commenced in SAID Court a.
galnst William ;. Carter and yourself by
Charless & Blow, who claim Of you Five
Hundied and Thirty-Six and 9-l00 dollars
as money due them on Account, and that
unless you appear and answer thereto on
or before the second day Of said Term Tor
March 80. 1852, J judgment will be render
ed against you. FaiG rstaa as eassle ~
THOMAS G.. GIVEN, Clerk
-r ap.s Dist. Court.
J. D. DEvIs, Pltffs. Atty.
February 23d, lS525w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04
Daguerrean Artists.

@ A. EARLE & II. y. LEE,
MILL, in few days. open rooms in
w this place for the purpose of taking
Da3nerrcclppe l)orirails.
They have just sent for large amount of
stock, and as soon as it arrives, will be pre-
pared to furnish all those VINO design going
to California or Oregon, with true and stri-
king miniatures of themselves 'a
Ottumwa, February 26th. 1852. ssn"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04

The Austrian Lloyds states that Pot
sha, the agen, Of Kossuth, was executes
by order of the Austrian court martial
charged with attempting TO seduce !
Hungarian regiment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-04


John Weare of Linn, and
g. ID. Croslhwaii Of Johnson,
Jesse Bowen moved that this C0nven
ton elect four electors for the election oil
President and Vice President of the U.
States for the next Presidential cam.
paign. Decided in the Affirmative.
On motion of John P. Cook, a con-
mitlee of one from each district represen-
ted in this convention, was appointed to
nominate candidates for State offices,
said committee was selected by each Del.
egation respectively, as follows:
Jesse, Bowen Of Lee county, ~
j.. Fordyce Of Van Buren,, s.sf
Arson Ford of Jefferson. .,
7a ]. NJ. Underwood of Henry,
]. Nosler of Wapelo, 81
b S. II. Caldwell of Davis. 49,
& S. r. Helmack of Louisa, s.ss
b j. A. l.. Crookham Of Mahaska, ..s
Thos. French of Des Moines,
A. B. Miller Of Marion,
]. p. Cook of Scott. -
]. Neidig of Muscaiine, ~
S. NJ. Ballard of Johnson,
A. b. Hay ward of Jackson,
S. T.. Buxton Of Jones. a
Il. j. McKane of Linn, and
L. l.. Wood Of Dubuque. q b,.f.8
A. P. Wood, from the committee ap-
pointed TO recommend rules for the gov
ernment of this convention reported the
following: ~ 1sla. q al
Resolved. That delegaies.from coun-
ty which is connected with other COIN
ties for Legislative purposes, be allowed
TO east a vote equivalent TO the separate
and joint representation Of their counties
in the General Assembly and no other,
and that the proceedings of this conven.
ton be governed by the rules Of the last
House of Representatives OF this Stale.
On motion the convention adjourned
to Q o'clock, p. M. 5se.,..a.
At2 o'clock, p. M. The Convention
me,rursuance Of adjournment.
John p. Cook, from the committee
appointed for the purpose reported the
following names as Candidates for Elec-
tore:
Thomas w. Clagget. Of Lee county,
and w, III. Henderson Of Johnson CO.,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-03
RIopemenf Extraordinary.

A oorrespondent writing from SOuthend, AIN
rp,icafe- o. the following romantic lhclheht>
In the district = -uhend lived widOwcr uP"s.n %
So, xrars 81 40, and y weave. by trade About
, taa, fr, ~ his residence there resided tle "lGo"
OF farmer ten yeaIs older than hiinser, VIZ -
a family OF grownup sons Ihey w. ~ oarL
o.isr mi II aDpears tina. n ever since tender az.
tschIcnt had tsken possession OF Dotn ther wnoNct
Learts Frequent Fly opportunities TOT coll19lP 80
,Ie1 lie lcyesick swain by the aged hainorata "ho,
- g. ri Iiol vengeance took the precaluon 20 ainit
ber lover 10 her bedchsnber by the WINDOW, asr az
Lsd gone 10 rest Here they talked over tneT h't!e
plans future happineas and eadn o.nJa %
orie-y nil the growing Of tn cock and prudence lh-
aurei cruel parting Like all other delicate sules
of romsnce their love did not run smootn-"h iSh
ho tie wind and reln - - - -..i ,,s,
-. os ,heir mothers sweetheart, and watched bis
ovenent. 10 closely that the utmost stean ana eau
ron had 10 be adopted in managing tne e,eaees u
. me time back this cruel annoyance became so cpPre
- 20 the loyesren ones. that they resolved - pat
a, md 10 their offerings by an eopemsnt, Tor the p9r
90 OF getting splced Accordingly, on the night oi the
~ infant this second Romeo and Juliet dlsapPe2re
~ ,rrnipg the cruel and undutful sons gave par sur
srd srrrehended the fugitires at Camp5erown. waen
al M 10 take the steamer for Glasgow. lac wdC" vas
boz ne back in triumph BY her nArohesFted eaSl'H
I'll end where they locked her up IL her roou an
m, s,rct v.tch over her The knight Of the sEuts
boweyer was not 20 De baied 90 essy OF as TAR pe
ard watched his opportunity. The viSilshes u M
80 .ops of the widow having sOIne~haf IrlAAsl
- .,,re lover. found means Of communicating win
s.ch other and laying plot To defeat their enemies
ON the nigh Of Thursday the weaye- hired two daring
bsep 70 BE- In readiness 10 row him and ms true love
800 the channel to ireland in an open boat-adstance
~ txsepty miles Having completed hr arrangements
mi. pcnr the gallant weaver, a. soon IS he conec'
, kst the houseAod OF hs air treasure was ist IN
der the influence Of the drowsy god proceeded accom-
,sried by a tristy ierd up Genhrackrie, and steaty
~ cut widow pony from the stable and yoked Il
10 her zig At signal the fair ones bed room windo"
cneped, and friendly ladder having been placed for
her accommodation ste was soon N the arms OF he,
faithful knighs and ssey placed IN the vehicle and
away
s. nv ar. rpne over kank. hash. and sczr,
H. h,vs SOD hist o1e~ qscA yaaI OIL tScsarsr
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-03

weather has been very 6se throughout Texas Tor ~
last mcnth. Cotton picking hiss besn unusually goo@
and the amount saved within this time q much greater
tran that OF any corresponding period heroioi,rc More
than average crop has already been secured In his
Ssfe and enough yet In the es 10 employ the whole
force OF the county until Christmas
FRos Ell PAso.-ne San Anfomio Ledger Of
the l4,h has the following On Monday LIST Mr.. Duna
arrived in town in charge of the III Psso train beoasnG
10 Sweet & Co. Mr.. Dunn left II PRso the s}d OH
At Eagle Spring he encountered body Of Nescslsrcs
branch of the Lipans This was about 10 miles from
III Psso They charged on the train with strung bows
but retrested WREN some forty men emerged IRON the
vehicles with ugly looking muskefs Again
cave distance Of Us miles from San Antonio, another
body attempted TO steal the snimsis belooging 30 TIE
train: they ALEC amounted 20 about the sae number
The same bsdy hsd lately run OF the Boundary Comne
son under the command OF Leut Mlehicr from the No
1rsnde The Commisrion, now Of San Fllipe, be- seo
en- express TO Eagle Psss for rcinforcements
MI Dunn states hat Lewis's rsin which wiz arrive
2eie IN lew days lost four men q Csmanche Sprng.
iheSe iour were In advance of the train The rain
found tnem dead on their arrival The road n In the
nnest order Mr. Dunn Il in raptsrcs about L. He pro-
nouncet It the nnest natural road In the world fhs
whole country l. fun Of lndisn.
The day before Mr.. Dunn leh II paso twenty u1ne
mules were taken from Msyoffnsvlle BY the Indiana
There is no trade at that plsce comparatively
There some eight or ten sckylooknx soldiers Il
Magorsyile The nearest fort Is forty miles distant
The citizens complain constantly and bitterly Of want
of protection from the federal militia. The indiana
commit depredations A. they please No man s ssss
beyond the heart Of the settlement Skllnsn shof
ut in the suburbs Dunn tho mail the eist inst
on It's way TO Santa Fe There millions Of Bushels
ir-ighted with them Dir. Dunn heard no Mexican
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-03
A Successful Merchant

Daniel Calsghan the elder was one T T1s sas
sbles and most accomplished merchants ; me sTeraTs
has produced he wa, man "a and quickness Of
o. He was man ePhstieay Of s,rensTas
ssy and even his boyhOod showsa 1s sr CoDss
character When DIR. Gibongs is.n sa,be- the rou.y
mere was vs'ii na, 'h doctor there's something
lroubns me worse than the se f.n ,D g: sOod
scod here he sC. ,, y 5 asssd ny &
Of his Or G'oon s,nSynr .tiI OF ais own Accord and
and s% then q Sssas; s ,s ss
In few snou yeeis .h.rs. IN Ireland by his native
snsed OF an INC 4. the butter trade, but was refused
credit for sioo at Tonson w.ren' , usn srninep,
have heard more than once partner a 90 han,
bark recount the circunstances .. IL. snne,r.nce
mi msnner. were ,erJ g-uieuianiyi courteous 70 "
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-03
Nh. WEBsrER's DIsEAsE.-The Boston atlas

las the following in regard 10 the developments OF the
post morten examination Of Mr.. Websters body
We learn that very careful, minute and accurate ex-
animation made, under the eye OF one OF the best
living morbid anatonsts md the results carefully noted
down We presume TINT they will be III due time care
fuv collated and made public as they will be Of equal
intere. 10 the admirers of his intellectual greatness and
10 the scientific world We understand that AT recent
meeting OF medical society some Of the more striking
refults Of the examination stated and formed the
subject Of an interesting scientific di.cusson The cere
bra orgsns were Of the very largest known capacity ex
eeednc by thirty per the average weight OF the
tunap brain and with only two known exceptions
(Cuyier and Dupuytren the largest of which there -
sny record Il i also worthy OF remark that well
marked euson upon the arachnoid membrane was dis
covered in these investigate although there were no
peroeptible evidences Of any lesion during M Web-
steif lifetime II Is supposed TO have been caused BY
lis severe fall from hs carriage Kingston last spring
1t l. n remarkable physiological fact that an injury
which would have impaired the intellect not at once
caused death in another should in this instance have
been attended with 80 little external evidence Of i'm
poTisnt injury 10 vital organ.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-03
rY The story which has recently been going

~ The story which has recently been going
tie rounds Of portion Of the press that Ellen Craf the
fugitive contempstes returning 10 her former master.
is put ut rest by the following cut irons very recent
Enghsh periodical
By the r,s Of some who have taken lively interest,"
in them personally. and who also feel that they have
strong claim upon the sympathy and generoshy on tbe
country whose hospitality they have sought Ior tne I'm
pofaIy relief Of their physical wants and inc suppns
OF thar mental light for which they have 90 long yearns
Mr. end Mrs Graft have now entered upon second
wear Of instruction at the industrial SCHOOLS ocxhsm
nesr Ripley, Surrey
During he first year of their residence there they
unrernittng In their studies, ana made srea
various branches OF useful knowledge. These schools
have The benefit inspection and are under
the control of the Misses Lushngton Of Ockhsm Park
daughters Of DIR. Huntington, namc well known among
the importers ofthe Anti Slavery cause la England dur
ing fs early history
Arrangements have been considerutey made, 30 thst
Mr. ard MIRA Crafts receive their lessons In the why
meet agreeable TO their feelings They able to
study and reflect upon the contsnts oil that Sacred
Record, which, for the greater portion Of their lives,
the American slsyeholder rendered TO them sealed
book In their personal relations with those around
them they have won the respect and regard OF ali with
whom they have come into communication
~ The amherst (Mass.) Express has the
following shot ngsnst the use Of tobacco, Deacon
Ebenezcr Rice of Rowe aged II years, moved on the
cd day Ct Last August Gt being his list birthday two
acres Of stout grace, beginning hour aer sunriss
and 6nkhipg before l2 o'clock The Deacon about ons
year ago left of entirely the Of tobacco having ben
most inveterste smoker for forty years lie ssys b.
has paid out nearly three hundred dollars for tobacco
Since sui;tipg the pipe he has greatly improved u
health ard bodily and mental visor. lie weighs oves
twenty snds than he did one year ago ana sss
teresting fact end speak volumes sgainsf ths "e
tobacco
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-03

A school teacher who has been engaged o
long mo In his profession, and witnessed the influence
of anewspaper upon the minds Of siamly Of children.
writes to the editor of the Ogdensburg Sentinel ~ fo'-
lows:
have found il 10 DO universal fact without excer-
tcn that those scholars Of both sexes and OF oil as
who have had access newspapers ct home whom CON-
pf red with those who have not arc
l. Better readers excelling in pronunciation ana
emphasis and consequently read more understand
3 They are better spoilers, and define words with
greater eac and accuracy.
3 They obtain practical knowledge OF geography,
IN almost half the time it requires Others ms the newss
psper has made them familiar with the location OF tho
important places nstions their Governments and dongs
en- the globe. "
4 They are better Grammarians, for having become
20 familiar with every variety Of style In the newsps'
p.r from the common place advertisements TO tao nm
.hed md classical Grafton Of the statesman, they more
readily comprehend the meaning Of the text and con
,ecue nty anLlyzc is construction with accuracy.
s They write better compositions, Using better Ian
quage containing more thoughts, moro clearly and con
nectedly expressed
6 These Young men who have for years been reaiers
of the newipspers, always tnny the lead In the
debating society, exhibiting a more extensive knowi
edge upon greater variety of subjects and expres
ing their views with greater huency, clearness and cor
rec tIess in Il cir use Of languages