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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

heard the assassin say, as he dropped
the breech Of the gun heavily to the
floor. "Now for the dog"
During the operations Lion had placed
himself by my side, with his fore fee
upon the bed, while TO keep him still,
pu, my hand over his mouth. He knew
what | mean, for had kept him quiet be.
fore. AT the moment of the discharge
he gave low growl. | pointed to the
door. lie understood my meaning very
well. His eyes flashed like balls OF
fire, while he waited the moment 10
wreak his vengeance on the assassins.
IL will open the door little, and
when the creature sticks out his head,
shoot him." said the she wolf.
The door was opened but 'the creatur''
didn't stick his head out. Lion knew
better than that, and waited his chance.
Emboldened by not hearing any thing.
the door was gradually opened. Now
was the time. With terrific howl Ii
OF leaped over the head OF the woman,
and siezed the ruflian by the throat, and
dragged him in an instan, to the floor.
where great struggle took place. Ia
another moment the hag was wriihing in
my nervous grasp; her surprise was so
great that she made but little resistance
and quickly bound her hand and foo.
with cord she had procured for another
use.-perhaps to drag my body away III
10 the woods. .....
a no VT ~ N. IL.
man and Lion. The struggle was still
going on, bu, the latter had set his sharp
teeth into the throat of the wretch, and
rendered all his efforts abor,ive, although
he was man of very powerful frame.
He was already reeking with blood, and
| fastened 10 save what little of life was
left in him. The dog was 10th 10 qui.
his hold, and when he did. he left one
victim to punish another; for before
could prevent it, he had set his teeth quite
through the old hag's arm who shrieked
like lunatic.
Before ten o'clock the offenders were
in the hands of the law. They were
conveyed to the nearest jail, where they
awaited their trial, which took place a.
bout two months afterwards. They
were sentenced to ten years imprison-
ment, which, all things considered was
not too much. | believe If they ever live
to get out, they will kill Lion, should he
survive their punishment; he is still as
healthy dog as you can find anywhere.
No money would tempt me TO par.
with him. He is now looking quie:ly
in my face as l write this. have hint
ed to him the propriety of having his
likeness published in this sketch; but he
shakes lis head gravely, as much as to
say-"l dom! care about it master-ev-
cry worthless puppy has his likeness
published now a-days."
Grateful for the past services. suffer
him TO have his own way in this. as in a
great many matters. Let no one despise
The dog. as he is the only animal who,
forsaking his own species, eultiva.es the
friendship of man.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

THE CHANCE OF LIFE.-Among the
interesting facts developed by The recent
census, are some in relation to the laws
that govern life and death. They are
based upon returns from the State of Ma
ryland. and comparison with previous
ones. The calculation it is unnecessary
to explain, bu, the result, is table from
which we gather the following illustra-
iion: -#a a
l0,263 infants are born on the same
day, and enter upon life simultaneously.
Of these, l,243 never reach the anniver-
sary of their birth; 9.025 commence the
second year, but The proportion Of deaths
still continues SO great, that at the end Of
the third only s,lS3, or about four fifths
of the original number survive. But,
during the fourth year, the system seems
to acquire more strength, and the num-
ber of deaths rapidly decreases. II goes
on decreasing until twenty -one, the com
mencement of maturity. and the period
Of highest health; 7,l34 enter upon the
activities and responsibilities Of life
more than two thirds of the original
number. Thirty-fve. comes the merri-
ment of manhood; 6,3O2 have reached
it. Twenty yeas Aore and the ranks
are thinned. Only 4.727, or less than
half of those who enjoyed life fifty five
years ago. are left. And now death comes
more frequently. Every year the ratio
Of mortality increases, and at seventy
there are not thousand survivors. A
scattered few live on to the close of the
century, and at the age of log the dra-
ma is ended. The last man is dead.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
MISCELLANY.
G E N 7 l. E N ESS

II thou hast crushed flower
The root may not be blighted-
If thou hast quenched a lamp,
Once more it may be lighted;
But on the harp, or on thy lutte,
The string which thou hast broken,
Shall never in sweet sound again .
Give to thy touch token!
If thou hast loosed bird, -. ..
Whose voice of song could cheer thee!
Still, still, he may be won
From the skies, to warble near thee!
But if upon the troubled sea .....
Thou hast thrown gem unheeded,
Hope not that wind or wave shall bring
The treasure back when needed.
If thou hast bruised vine,
The Summers breath is healing,
And its clusters yet may grow,
Through the leaves the bloom revealing;
But if thou hast cup o'erthrown,
With bright draught filled-O, never
Shall the earth give back. that lavished
wealth .a .. ..,...
To cool thy parched lips fever.
The heart is like that cup, ......
II thou waste the love ii bore thee,
And like that jewel gone, .a....
Which the deep will not restore thee
And like that Of harp and lutte
Whence the sweet sound is scattered,
Gently, o gently touch the cords
So soon forever shattered!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
WASHINGTON, May 90.
HOUSE.

The House went into committee on
the Territorial bill, and laid the follow
ing aside, to be reported to the House,
viz: A bill authorizing the Legislative
authority of the several Territories 10
control appropriations TO be made by
Congress for the support of the govern
men, of said Territories; and the bill
making an appropriation for the compile
tion of the public buildings in Mime
sofa.
The committee took up the Senate bill
relating TO the salaries OF officers of Ter
riluries and of the United States, and to
repeal the proViso which makes any Of
ticer who absents himself for a longer
period than sixty days forfeit years $
salary. -.-... ...". .....
The Committee on Territories report
ed an amendment to the effect tha, the
salary shall not be forfeited, provided
the President of the Uui,ed States shall
be made satisfied of a good caus for
such absence.
A debate ensued, during which Mr..
Carter said, that Governor Young and
the Mormons had acted contrary to all
decency, and had trampled our flag un-
der-toot, and abused the General Gov
ernment in the mos, vulgar terms; this,
he said. is what the Administration calls
absenteeism. He then defended the Jud-
yes for leaving that Territory. a
After further debate between Mr.. Gid
dings and others, the House adjourned
without coming TO vote.
SENATE. a..
Numerous petitions, asking ,he pas
sage of the Homestead bill, were pre-
sented. ..
The Senate then took up the bill to
grant lands to Wisconsin,, to aid in the
construction of Railroad from Milwau.
kie to the Mississippi river. After dis
cussion. it was postponed till Monday.
The bill authorizing the President to
designate ports of entry and delivery
for The collection districts of Pugefs
Sound, and the bill granting the right OF
way and land to California for the con-
s,ruc,ion of a railroad from San Francis.
CO to San Jose, were passed.
The Deficiency bill was then taken
up. Mr.. Hale submitted an amendment
TO the effect that no estimate or appro-
priation Of money in any bill shall au-
lhorise the paymen, of any increased
pay or allowance beyond the amour,
prescribed by law, to nava. officers,
which was passed, and the Senate then
adjourned. d
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
Wbolrsale and nftail Drnuaist,

mholrsale an0 Retail Drngaist,
AND DEALER IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Paints.
Oils. Furnishes. Dye Stuff, Brushes,
PeTumery, Uindo,0 Glass. Putty.
Druggist and Physicima's Glass
Fare, Patent Medicines. Pure Vines
for Medicinal purposes, &c. &c.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN SIRE EFT, X OK UK.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care.
June 9th, IL Silly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

B The pay of Louis Napoleon, as
President OF France, is 81, 100000, or a
bout $4,000 per month. So that L..
Napoleon gets more pay in four days
than our President gets in a whole year.
His pay in one day is more than the an
nual salary of any of the members our
Cabinet. There is something in being
President os France.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
MASONIC.

a THE stated communication OF Orr
Wy ruMwA LODGE No. re, will be held
~\ at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 2lth day of June 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
20 attend. K. IL. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

fSIfihere be good in the world shat
we do without knowing il, and without
conjecturing the effectit may have upon
the human soul, il is when we show
kindness to the young in the first barren
footpath up the mountain of life.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
MEDICAL NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
i cd Of informing the citizens of Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and will practice in all the va
rious branches of medicine. He solicits a
share of public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience TO give entire satisfac-
tion to those ,who may employ tim. BY
unremitting study and attention to this
great science he hopes to render himself
useful to the community in which h re-
sides. Office at the Drug Store.
A. ID. V. HUEVAL, M. d.
Ottumwa, March 4, lS52tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
MASONIC.

VNHE STATED communication Of Olive
Il Branch Lodge, No. Fl, will be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Thurs
day the oath day of lune, at Z o'clock
Z. NJ. A punctual attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
ly invited to attend.
VIM. p. NJ. GRIGGS, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

IThe San Francisco Picayune says
thai the churches there have determined
to sing no more long metre tunes, they
being too slow for the country and peo-
pie.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
ARRIVAL OF THE
' AT RIG A..
New YoRK, May go,

VIEW ioRhs way ~.
The Africa has arrived with dates to
the 9Th uliimo.
The Parliamentary proceedings in
England are devoid of interest. Also
the general news.
The escape of the Cuban prisoners
from Africa is confirmed.
The statement that Meagher, the Irish
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
a j. ID. Dcvin,
A TOR Ely AT LA w
OTTUMwA, IowL

a# EE OTTUMwk, IOWA.
MILL practice in the Courts Of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NOTARY PUB
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &c,
and give promp. attention to CoNvEYAN-
ciNG, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c. ...
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

ff0rney &. Counsellor at Lar

sItfUTHty y OUuHStIIUT Ht LuW,
OTrUMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa.
(Office on Main st. same entrance as
.....s... Post Office.) .-e
WILL attend TO professional business in
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partic-
eular atttueion given to collecting and Sc
curing debts. Real Estate and other agen-
Cies solicited. -.... .-. .. ....z
Jan. 29th. lS52.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

CENTRAL RAIIRoAD.-The N. Y.
Herald Of the 18th says, that the Illinois
Central Railroad Co. have made a fur
,her purchase of forty thousand tons Of
iron rails, at low price-one, half cash,
and one-half in bonds, at par.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

vA General Banking law is abou.
to be passed BY the Legislature of lndi-
ana. The Senate bill was amended in
the House-passed, and returned to the
Senate, for concurrence. They will
hardly fail to agree upou the details.-
Mem-Both branches of the Indiana
Legislature are decidedly Locofoco: the
hatred of that party to banks is very in
tense,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

IJ. H. Smith and Jonathan Il. Ty-
son, of Quincy. have determined to es-
,ablish an office of discount, deposit and
circulation. in that city, under the gener-
al banking law. The capital is half a
million, and the association is to date
from the first day of June next.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
ID. II. GAYLORD
AU e ITO EE r
OTTUMwA, IOWA.

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
:" ILL attend to omaking sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may befound in 0ttumwa, unless absent
ON business May 10th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
OFFICIAL

Abstract of the vote for District Judges
in the lst, End, Sd, and 4th Judicial
Districts, at the annual election, April
eth 1870 r- 5000 .... -.-.ar..- -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress-First
Session.
WASHINGTON, May 10.
SENATE.

The chair laid before The Senate com.
munlcation from the Secretary of War
IN answer TO resolution calling for in.
formation relative to extra compensation
TO civil officers of New Mexico during
the war.
Mr.. Fitch, from the committee on pub.
lie lands, reported back the bill donating
lands to California in aid of railroad
from San Francisco to San Jose; order
ed TO be engrossed for third reading.
The Judiciary committee was dischar-
ged from the consideration of. memo
rial from citizens of Pennsy ylvania, ask
ing the enactment Of a law to prevent
iclons and paupers of Europe from COM
ing to this country.
The Deficiency bill came up. A..
mendments appropriating $350,O00 to
the ciuzens of Alabama and Georgia for
losses in the Creek war, we've reported.
The vote on an appropriation to the
Collins line OF steamers was agreed to-
23 to 81.
Messrs. Bell and Dawson previously
saying that they were not in favor of the
amendment as j: now stands, but would
vote for IT for the purpose OF keeping i:
before the Senate, with view of amend.
menss after being reported from .he COM
mltlee of the whole.
Senate adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
James Baker,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OttumWa, Iowa.

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Public.
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
yes. etc. . December 7th. lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03

A man who has no unpaid bills against
him is one the right sort OF no-bil-ity.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
CLEGH0RN & HARRISON,
WHOLESALE GRocERs AND DEALERS IN
P R q I'D u G. e.

KEOKUK, IOWA.
ALSO-Constantiy on hand all kinds
Of Liquors. Glassware. Staple Hard
tOare. Queenswdre, Cotton Yarn and
Carpet Harp, Cotton Batting, Sole
and Upper Leather, and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
Country merchants and Others visiting
our city will find it to their interest to give
us q call. Jan. 18th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
FRANCE.

The anniversary of Napoleon's death
was commemorated in Paris on the 5,h.
Paris is crowded with strangers at
tracled ,hither 10 witness the fe,e of The
10Th of May. Ten thousand cards of
admission to witness the ceremony of
distributing the eagles to the troops, have
been issued.
The rumor is still rife that the troops
will make a formal request to the Presi-
dent. to assume the title of emperor.
Plans for a Crystal Palace in Paris,
have been adopted; The work will Short
ly commence.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-03
HOUSE.

The House went into committee on
the bill granting power TO the Governor
of New Mexico, to convene an extra
session of the Legislature; after debate,
80 day ) were allowed for the session, and
the bill was laid on the table to be repor
ted TO the House.
The bill for the construction of mill
tary roads in Oregon was taken up, when
Mr.. Floyd commenced speech upon
the slavery topic and the action OF the
scceders from the Wing caucus, when
ne was called TO order by Mr.. Cllngman,
and the speaker decided Floyd out OF
order; an appeal was taken from the de-
cision of the chair. No quorum; a call
of the House was moved, when Cling
man withdrew his poin, of order. and
Mr.. Floyd resumed mis- remarks; on con-
clusion, the committee rose. After pass
ing the bill authorizing an extra session
Of the Legislature of New Mexico,
House adjourned. -'.s l-..
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Business Cards.
DIR. James l.. Taylor

TENDERS his services to the citizens
j of O;tumwa and vicinity.
May llth, 1852.
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patriot, had made his escape, is not con-

patriot, had made his escape, is not con-
firmed.
The steamer Harbinger arrived at Ply
mouth on Friday, with advices from the
seat OF war, at the Cape of Good Hope.
Dates from Table Bay are to the lst,
Sierra Leon 10th, st. Vincents 23d.
Lieutenant General Ca,hcart arrived
on, on the 3lst.
Her Majes,y's steamer Niagara, with
troops was seventy-seven DAYS making
the passage out; she took fire three times.
The troops we're on short allowan
Il he intelligence from the seat Of war
is satisfactory. The Cafres avoided
general battle. In skirmishes on the
5,t March, Colonel Marlborough and
Sergeant Higgins and four prvates OF
the forty-third regiment, were killed. aud
Sergeant Long was captured by the Caf-
fres.
Letters from Cape Town state that
forty nine bodies from The Brkinhead
have been washed up. ..''
The German emigration from Liver
pool is large at 93 to New York. The
project is agitated in London TO build
tower 1000 feet high with the material,
of the Crystal Palace.
The case of Gibbs against Col. FIRE.
mont was heard on Thursday in the
Court Of Exchequer; it related to bills
OF exchange for supplies to the Ameri-
caR Army in Mexico, endorsed by Col.
Fremont. The Court considered FIRE.
mont responsible, but referred the whole
matter tor amendment before giving
decision.
In the House Of Commons on We'd
nesday during the discussion of the mil
isary bill. Lord John Russell, in reply
TO direct question, said there was no
reason whatever, TO apprehend any hos
tile intentions towards England ON the
part of France. Mr.. Bright moved
proviso 10 abolish fogging in the army;
it was nega,ived by 100 majority.
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gives her name as Mary Edwards. Says
she had parents that lived in or near Co.
lumbus, Ohio, and she had one brother, all
of whom are now dead. The property
was LEI! to her, and is now IN the hands Of
an administrator. who she lntimates, got
the negro to take her off. ~
or coarse but little reliance can be- put
in what she tells, but taking all the circum-
stances into account, some unfair play is
suspected somewhere. and you will confer
favor on the people Of the neighborhood,
and particularly to the family of Mr.. T.
Brooks, to give this publicity, through the
columns of the Enquirer. Z ,st
Any information Of her parentage. and
her past history, will be thankfully received.
Address Thomas Brooks, Columbia. Ham
iton county, Ohio. J. S. l..
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HON. THOMAS III. BENTON.

The following is the close Of the great
speech Of Hon. THos. II. BENTON, deliv.
cred in the city Of St. Louis, Immediately
after his recent election as member Of
the U. S. House OF Representatives:
| have been through contest to which
had no heart, and into which have
been forced, sorely against my will. |
have not conducted it like other men,
Who, since it began. has seen me walk
the streets Of the city in which | live?
stand at corner? or visit public place!
Who has seen that! No one. Who has
seen me talk to any individual to concili-
ate his vote! No one. What have
done! Gone forth, when too much assail-
ed, to speak to the masses-those masses
always honest. sometimes mistaken, but
always ready to do justice. have spo-
ken the same language to all-kindly and
deferentially to the good and mistaken
proudly and defyingly to the false and
wicked; and from the masses and the re-
pulse Of assalants, | have always return
ed TO the seclusion of my own house.
My work has been that Of the sick lion
sick at the heart-reposing in his lair; on.
ly leaving it when the hunters and their
pack bayed too closely; and to slaughter
or disperse the assailants; and then return
again to the sick bed.
| have gone through contest to which
| had no heart, and into which was forced
by combinations against life and honor
and from which | gladly escaped. Wha
| is seat in Congress to me? | have sa
thirty years in the highest branch Of Con
gress-have made name to which car
expect to add nothing-and should only
be anxious to save what has been gained
I have domestic affections, sorely lacera
ted in these latter times; wife whom
have never neglected, and who needs m,
attention now more than ever--childrel
now separated from me by the wide ex
panse Of oceans and continents, others b,
the slender bounds which separate tim,
1 from eternity | touch the age which th
Psalmist assigns for the limit Of manly life
4 and must be ihoughtless indeed if do no
think somewhat beyond the fleeing an'
shadowy pursuits Of this life. Of all whicl
i I,have seen the vanity. What is my oc
cupation? ask the undertaken. that goo
Mr. LYNCH. whose face, present on 8
/. many mournfll occasions, has becom
\ pleasant to me. He knows what oocupie
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my thoughts and gathering the
bones of the dead-a mother-a sister
two sons-a grandchd-planting the cy-
press over assembled graves, and marking
the spot where |, and those who are dear
to me, are soon to be laid; all on the sun
set side of the Father Of Floods. the tower.
ing City Of St. Louis on the one hand. the
rolling stream Of the Missouri on the other;
and where cemetery Of large dimensions
is to be the future metropolis Of unnumber-
ed generations. These are my thoughts
and cares, and the undertaken knows
them.
have been recluse for many months,
and was called proud, because | was so.
II by that term it was intended to say |
had the vulgar pride which treats with con-
tumely honesty in rags. it is false; il the
lofty pride is intended which despises
meanness though plated with gold, it is
true. have that pride. never saw the
poor honest man that did not respect;
nor the rich mean one that did not de-
spise. OF that kind Of pride have some,
something of il to be proud of within my.
self, and more TO be proud Of from the
people. | am proud Of the thirty years in
the American Senate, which the free voice
Of Missouri gave me, and feel no degreda-
ton at being sold out Of it by traitors to
the people. am proud Of the $3.50 votes
which this city and county gave me on
Monday before last; proud Of the twenty
counties which have made me their repre-
sentative. Proud ofthe acres Of men who
met me at the grand rally the Saturday
night before the election, proud Of the
thousands upon thousands who are here
at this grand celebration TO honor me this
night. And hope again to be proud OF
the State Of Missouri; but it cannot be un.
til she mas purged herself Of notification,
high treason, and vagabond paper money