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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
More Testimony.

Gen. Scott has never rendered any
"civil services" to his country, the De-
mocracy sometimes tell US. Perhaps
the following testimony from a Demo-
cratic President, will.tend. to enlightening
their ignorance little. (Sena.ors MER.
R1wEATHER, of Kentucky, has arraigned
Gen. Scott for having received certain
allowance from the Government ia aid
of his expenses during trip to Europe
in 1916. when he was chargediwi,h i'm.
portant public hegotiations:)-Mo. Rep.
James Monroe 10 Af1. Gen. Scott.
WASHINGTON, June I3, 1916.
DEAR SIR: II is decided to settle your
claims on the Government on the princy.
pie established by the Department Of
War, before your departure for Europe.
in such manner that you may eustain no
loss by depreciation of paper or unfayor.
able exchange. As soon as you desig-
nate person TO act for you.s ,be account
will be settled.
Your communications while abroad
were very Interesting. The opporiuni-
Ties which you had o6deriving informa-
ton from military men Of high rank. es.
pecially in the Prussian army, of the
views OF the several powers, at a .crisis
the most important and extraordinary
that has occurred in modern times, ,,cere
peculiarly Favorable; and it giUes me
pleasure 10 state that fhezEAL and JUDGE.
MENr with ,ohich you improved them
f0r Me ADVANTAGE OF YOUR COUNTRY,
GAVE GREAT SATISFACTION.
l am, with great.respect and esteem,
very sincerely yours, TSigned1
.....-. JAMES MONROE.
Maj. Gen. ScoTr.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
An Interesting Crew.

In the Third Congressional districs in
Maine, the Locofoco Convention omar.
relied and nominated two candidates.
The fight was furious. The partizans
OF klmball charged Smart, the other cam
dida.e, with casting more votes In con-
vention than he was entitled. Smart. n
reply. gave the following picture Of his
enemies:
"One Of them has passed counterfeit,
money, another violated important trusts
in the collection of debts, another ha,
stolen record. smother has withheld
funds and put the Government to the ex.
pense OF sueing for them, another has
been guilty of get.inga man the worse
for liquor and gambling his money away
from him. and another was known faw
years ago to procure the nomination Of a
man ior oifice by an outrageous fraud
II necessary, the names, the evidence
and facts. will be given hereafter. .Lay
on, McDufi."
As was right. Wing was elected in
this district.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
sioux Treaties Agreed tO---SsOO,.
600 Soon to be paid out.

The Nominee arrived yesterday morn
ing from above. Judge Mecker, Gen.
Frled'y and several other distinguished
citizens of the Territory came on her.
The most importan, news broughti is tha.
contained in the paragraph below, from
the Democrat Galena Advertiser.
"After some weeks of eating, smoking
and talking, the Sioux Chiefs of the low
er bands, who had been here for a week
or so, agreed 10 sign the treaty as amend.
ed by the Senate. This important di-
plomatic feat came off. or scame on, :f
you please, at the Governors mansion,
IN this city, on Saturday last. The
Governor officiating on the part ,of the
United States. All the chiefs presens
signed the treaty as amended, and thus
have been averted, difficulties supposed
to De very serious, as it was feared thas
the Indians would not consen. to the a.
mendment which deprived them of a
large reservation on the upper. Minnsso-
Ia river. The indians at first declared
~y "01iN hoa COuSCHk I'd giving I'D
the reservation, and it required consider.
able effort to induce them to abandon
that determination.
ihe Sioux are to have temporary po-
session OF the reservation, and will prob-
ably remain there ioi some years. The
reservation commences at Little Rock.
Minnesota river, some 40 miles above
the Big Bend, and embraces ten miles
each side of the river from that point 70
Big Stone Lake.
The Upper Sioux Chiefs came down
on Saturday to sign the treaty amend
ments. to which they make no objection
atthis time. @
II is supposed tha, the Sioux Indians
Will receive this fall, under old and late
treaties somewhere about SS0O,OOO in
cash, besides large quantity of goods
and provisions. We understand that
Gov. Ramsey has determined to make
every exerllon to obtain this money AT
the earliest moment, and thus relieve the
country of temporary embarrassment.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
Dear Slcel,.

The Parkersburgh Gazette has the
following good thing:
One night this week. stranger called
at our wharf boat. took lodgings, and re-
quested to be called in time for the first
boat going westward.
An hour passed, and down came the
packet, blowing and whis,ling as only
our liners can blow and whistle. Our
passenger was aroused and told to
"hump HIMSELF" as the boat was in
sight.
"How long, inquired the drowsy
traveller. rubbing his eyes, shave been
asleep!"
"About an hour" was The reply.
WHATS the damage for lodging!"
"Two bits" responded the polite
wharfInas,er in his blandest tone.
1.-Two bits! Well, mister, Pme nigh
~ glad you woke me so soon. If had
slept till morning l should have been
dead broke!"
So saying, our calculating friend fork
eG over and stepped aboard the steamer
and went on his way rejoicing. He was
one of the "chaps" and can journey on.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07

~ Provision was made during the
last session of Congress for the making
aud distribution of letter envelopes, bear.
lng postage stamps. which are to be sup.
Piled TO the public at the cost of frocu-
ring them, -as near as may be. The ad.
vantage OF this is obvious. and the pub.
nc have long demanded it. All post
masters are to be furnished with them
Tor sale, and as "o.her persons may
buy them by the quantity of the
government agents, doubtless the book
stores will be supplied with them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
$500 PER ANNUM, in ADVANCE.

wild cats, bears, wolves, panthers and
rai,lesnakes, and | have seen few Mex
leans; and | suppose you will not be
harder to manage than all them. And
now, fellow soldiers, let's give "a long
pull, strong pull, and pull together" I"
for our bfave old chieftsin, Gen. Scott.
Eyes right Forward, march!"
J. w. SHIELDS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07

Attorney & Counsellor at La,D,
OTTUMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa.
(Office on Main st. same entrance as
Post Office.)
WILL attend to professional business in
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partic-
ular attention given to collecting and Sc
curing. debts. Real Estate and other agen-
cies solicited.
Jan. 2yth. lS52.ly
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
j.. ID. Devin,
RNEY AT LAW
0TTuMXA. IOWA.

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
U7ILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NorARY Pun
Lic,. he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds. Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &C..
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAN-
cling, ExAMINATIoN OF TITLES, &c.
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS * PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 9TH 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
MEDICAL NOTICE.

VTHE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
j 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-
ton to those who may employ him. BY
unremitting study and attention to this
great science he hopes to render himself
aseful TO the community in which h re-
sides. Office ut the Drug Store.
A. ID. V. HUEVAL, NJ. ID.
Ottunwa March d. 1852 If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
D"Tha New York Tribune of the
10th inst, thus "Posts the Books"

missouri. Iowa and Maine are the
only States which have elected members
to the next Congress. In the year of
Gen. Taylor's election, they choose 3
Wings to III Locofocos. but one of the 3
Wings I'd. F. Miller. Of Iowa,) was
cheated out OF his seat by the stealing OF
the Kanesville poll book, that the returns
stood Wings 2. opposition 10. Now
those same States have chosen 8 Wings
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
WASHINGTON Cry, }
April 26, 1924

Heaven smiled upon US and gave US
liberty and independence. That same
providence has blessed us with the
means of national defence. If we omi
or refuse to use the gifts which have
been extended to US, VIC deserve not 8
continuance of His blessings. He has
filled our mountains and our plains with
minerals--with lead, iron, and copper
and given us climate and soil for the
growing of hemp and wool. These be.
ing the great materials of our national
defense, they ought to have extended to
them adequate and fair PROTEC
TlON, that oar manufacturers and la
borers may be placed in a fair conape.i
tion wifh those of Europe, and t1a. we
may have within our our country a sup.
ply Of those leading and important arIi.
cles SO essential in war. @
will ask, what is the real situation
of the agriculturalist! Where has the
American farmer market for his sur.
plus produce? Except for cotton, he has
neither foreign nor home market.--
Does not this clearly prove, where there
is no market at home or abroad, thai
there is too much labor employed in
agriculture! Common sense at once
points om the remedy. Take from ag.
ricatiture ia the Uniied States sic hun.
dred thousand men, Wonfen and chill
drea, aud you WiH at once giUe mar
ket for more breadstu6s than all En-.
rope aoo furnishes as. In short SIR,
zoe hare been too long subject TO the pol.
icy of British merchants. > IL is time
zee should become a little more .4meri-
canized, and instead of feeding pau-
pers and Laborers of England feed oar
o,Dn; or else in a short time, by con-
hauing our present policy, zoe shuH all
be rendered paupers ourseiucs.
IL is therefore my opinion that a care
ful and Judlcious tariff is much wanted
to pay our national debt, and To aflorl
US the means OF that defense within our
selves, on which the safety of our coun
try and liberty depends; and last, though
not least. give a proper distribution OF
our laqor, which must prove beneficial
TO the happiness, independence and
wealth Of the community.
am, sir, most respectfully,
Your most obedient servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.
What was the true doctrine then, is
the true doctrine now. II is high time
we should become AMERICANIZED,
provide for American laborers instead of
British paupers, and elect American and
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07

A Sign OF THE TIMEs.-The train
which went from Hamilton county, Ohio,
last week, to attend the Wing meeting
At Eaton, carried an Irish and a German
Scott Clnb--the former turned ou. one
hundred and ten members, and the latter
sixty -fiye--all Of them democrats.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
James Baker,
ATTORNEY At LAM,
fl%tu mvun Invuo

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, a Notary Public.
and as such, win take the acknowledgement
of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortag-
ges, etc. December 7th. lSi9.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
Henry r. Porter,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
II AVING permanently located in o.
III tumwa, tenders his services to the
citizens of Wapello ndadjoining counties.
REFERENCES:
S Strict attention to books and business.
June 10th, l852.tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07

A VOTE ON THE CARs.-On Thurs
day last, vote was taken on the. cars
from Cleveland to Cincinnati, with the
following result; Scott and Graham, "a;
Pierce and King, 62; Hale and Julian.
IA; Webster, 10.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07

Old Fort Armstrong is situated a,
the extreme south western point of the
island of Rock Island. nearly midway
between the cities of Davenport and
Rock Island. 1t was built in lsl6.-
Time has placed his seal of demolition
on its walls, and few years hence i,
will be known only in history.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07

n Why is printers pi like the SLAM
der Of fool! Because il is no matter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
OTTUMWA, IOWA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER L 1852 .>.,.s

and 7 Locofocos. We call this fair
beginning. Keep it up"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
ANDREW JACKSON.

What was the true doctrine then, is
the true doctrine now. II is high time
we should become AMERICANIZED,
provide for American laborers instead of
British paupers, and elect American and
not British candidates. a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
The Tariff and Gen. Jackseu.

The following letter, written bv Jack
son to DIR. Coleman, in 1924, and re-af-
firmed by him in letter TO Gov. Ray,
OF Indiana. in 1928, is good exposi.
'ion of the Wing policy on this ques-
ton:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
ID. f. Gaylord
A u C I'll o N E E X !,


"ILLattend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may befound in Ottnmwa, unless absent
on business May 18th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-10-07
Business Cards.
DR.. Charles Leib,

1Venders his professional services to the
citizens of Ottumwa and vicinity
Office two doors east of w. l.. 0rr's Drug
store. Residence on second street, one
door east of ]. T. Baldwin's.
Ottumwa, July 22nd SD.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-10-21

On Tuesday afternoon, October 12 as JAMES
MAGELLAN, Esq, of Summitville, was returning
from the election, whilst walking up Plane No.
5, he was struck in the back by freight car aud
thrown upon the track, the wheels Of the car
passing over his legs and crushing them in a
frightful manner. Medical attendance was i'm
medately procured but the injuries received
were so serious as to cause death in few hours
Mr.. MAGICIAN was one of the oldest residents
of the county, having removed here from Adams
county in the year 1900, and at the period of
his death was II years of age. He was for
many years Deputy Surveyor of the:.county, and
Justice of the Peace, which Office he held at
the time of his decease. He had hosts of friends
here and elsewhere, who knew him but to regard
and respect him. One by are the old resi-
dents passing away from our midst, leaving the
hearth stone desolate and the armchair vacant.
Soon they will all be gathered to the homes of
their fathers and none be left to depict the hard
ships and privations they underwent when this
county, now in its rosebud bloom, a dense
forest. May Heavens choicest blessings rest
upon them.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-10-21

Bank and Bankrupt Act, and in favor of preyen
ting foreigners from obtaining any noI;tcal
rights No. When asked to vote for the can
didate of the whig party, Gen. Scott. give vour
answer-"No, l am Democrat, and Scott is a
whig, nominated and supported by the wb;p
party, and if elected would carry out the necu-
liar views of that party, and much as respect
him for his military qualifications, nevertheless.
we are divided on principles and must and will
give my support to that man who is the embodi-
ment of Democratic measures FRayKIJx prrpcr
the Young Hickory of the Granite Hills" He
has never swerved from the beaten track. never
deyiated from the Democratic faith, but has been
as true and constant to that faith as the needle
to the pole has always been guarded by the
precepts Of the Constitution of his country, to
the preservation and continuance of which. rs
well as to the perpetuity and Union of the States
his life has been devoted. Go to the Polls, dem
ocrats, on the End day of November, and give
to PIERCE and KING your warm and enthusi-
astic support, to rid the Nation of this Gal
phinism- m-abolition- whig party, and your country
under democratic rule will continue to be the
s'asylum of the oppressed and through tie in
strumentality of democratic principles will con-
tinue to be happy, prosperous and free. Come
out in your might and battle manfully for your
cause, and another victory will be yours. Let
the watchword be, PIERCE, KING, the UNION,
the CONSTITUTION and the COMPROMISE.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-10-21
A Convert.

Since the election, JOHN F. BARNES, Esq, of
Johnstown, one of the prominent wings of the
county, has renounced the whig party and its
doctrines and enrolled himself in the Democratic
party. He made a speech to the Democrats of
Richland tp., few days since. Mr.. b. will
prove a valuable and efficient soldier IN the De-
mocratic ranks. We congratulate him upon
his entrance into the right fold, and welcome
him as a brother in arms in the good cause
We learn that several wings in and about
Johnstown will hereafter vote with the Demo-
crat ic Party.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-10-21
DIED {:

At his residence in this place, on Saturday
the 9th inst, JAMES riley, ESQ, in the sixty
second year of his age.
Thus has passed away another of our old ana
respected citizens, whose long residence in the
county, and extensive business made him faml-
Iliarly known to the people of the whole county
His father was born in Dublin and emigrated to
this country, when he settled near Newry, then
Bedford. now Blair county, where the deceased
was born on the 9th of February 1871. At
very early age he came TO this county, then al
most a wilderness, where he continued to reside
until the time of his death. Possessing stronci
natural mind, great enterprise and energy, ms
business pursuits were varied and active /; ana
he took deep interest in Whatever contributed
to develop the growth and improvement oil our
town and county. Kind and benevolent IN MS
disposition, his duties a neighbor and CITIZEN
were cheerfully performed, and in the relation
of husband and parent his loss will be lrrepa,
rable For the lastt wo years his health mao
been gradually declining, so that his death came
not unexpected, but found him fully prepared 70
meet il. He was buried in the burial grounu
iof the Catholic church in this place, and ,ne
long train of friends who followed him ITO 'hss
bourne from whence no traveller returnee
lattests the esteem in which he was held y
that community in which he had soiong resia.'
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-10-21
Getting In ClearfieId.

The Democrats of Clearfeld township held a
meeting at the house of Henry Harber, on Sat-
urday evening, Octbr. 9th. There was a large
ship gathered together, and it seemed as if the
fires of 1874 were re-kindled. A delegation
from Ebensburg, and one from Loretto, accom-
panied with their Bands, were received uponar-
rival with prolonged cheers.
The meeting ably addressed by Col John
Kean, Michael Hasson, Patrick Shiels, John b.
Hoover and Charles Murray. Esqrs. An ad-
journment then took place with three times
three cheers for the Democratic cause and can
didates. Clearfield did gloriously at the State
election and promises better for PIERCE and
KING. Keep the ball rolling-the wings despair
of success.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-10-21
CAMBRIA ALL RIGHT!!


The Democrats of Jackson township, met at
the hotel of Mr.. Rager, ON Thursday evening,
the 9th inst. We never witnessed so large and
enthusiastic political meeting in Jackson town
ship. A beautiful hickory pole, 165 feet in
length, had been procured, and was raised in an
admirable manner and without accident, bearing
a large banner on which was inscribed
JACKSON, PIERCE, AND KING
After the Pole was raised the meeting was
organized by appointing officers
The meeting was then addressed by Thomas
Jones, NJ. Hasson, Charles Murray and A. j.
Rhey, Esqrs., after which an adjournment took
place with nine cheers for the candidates of the
Democratic Party. In the evening there was
cotillon party at the hotel, and the enjoyment of
the dance was participated in by all present
The Ladies of Jackson township presented a
magnificent wreath to the Ebcnsburg delegation
when leaving, for which they received many kind
thanks and parting cheers. Jackson township
never faltered and the democracy of the Laurel
Hills will poll larger vole for the PIERCE and
KING in November. Look out for the Jackson
men. Go ahead, the snake was scotched on the
second Tuesday of October, and you must kill
him on the first Tuesday of November.