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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

The Congressional Convention.
The Courier. which was delayed last
week to give the proceedings of the
Convention held at this place on the 18th
inst, has already conveyed 20 its read
ers the intelligence of the nomination Of
Judge PHILIP VIELE, of Lee corn,y, by
that body, as a candidate for Congress
for this District. Time did not permit
US then to remark upon that nomination,
bu. i. will be expected of Us to do so
now. .rs .....
The Convention was called by the
Central Committee, in the usual way,
by publication in the papers, signed
by the Chairman. Seven out Of TWEEN.
ty-two or more organized counties in
the District were represented by twenty.
nine delegates, out of fifty, (the whole
number 10 which the District, upon
full representation would be entitled who
cast thirty-lhree votes in the Convention.
The delegation from Lee county alone
was instructed. There were three can.
didates before the Convention for nomi-
nation, to-wi,: Philip Viele, James
Nosler, and ]. ii. ID. Street. There
were two ballotings, at the first of which
all the candidates received some votes;
at the last DR.. Nosler was withdra wn
and Judge Viele received majority of
one vote, and was declared thereupon,
the candidate Of the Wing Party for
Congress at the ensuing August election.
Will and can the Wing Party of this
Congressional District, cordially unite
upon and elect Judge Viele to Congress!
1t is true that he was no, with some
slight exceptions, the choice of this par,
of the District for that position; and il
is equally true, probably, that the nomi-
ton of either of the other candidates
would have given dissatisfaction to the
friends Of the successful aspiran,. Such
we're the feelings and composition of the
Convention.
The contest. as the result shows, was
mainly between Judge Viele and Mr..
Street. The latter gentleman was the
choice of majority of the counties rep.
resented, and we believe his nomination
would have been preferred by the larger
part of the counties not represented
His long residence in the District; nu.
merous circle of warm and devoted
friends; his central position; his personal
interest in the various questions of in
terest which affect it; and the efficien,
manner in which he has heretofore, in
numerous ways advocated its interests,
all combined 10 point him out, at this
time, as suitable standard bearer of the
party, and his friends may be permitted
to say tina. they we're anxious for these
reasons to support him, and that they
are disappointed a, the result.
We regret that a candidate could no!
have been selected without a Conven-
lion. We have no confidence in this
method of bringing candidates before
The people, although we have never ia
ken the position tina. they could be dis
pensed with in Congressional and Pres
idenlial nominations. We believe they
fail in majority of instances in giving
general satisfaction, and are very liable
to be governed by local and personal
feelings and motives, rather than by a
disinteres,ed desire TO select the best,
strongest aud most acceptable man.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
Interesting from South ArmerIcn.
BosroN, April 3

DosIUN' HPrH OV.
Accounts received in England from
Rio Jane iro men,ion the belief lha, Bra
I'll was getting The worst of it in Monte
video-,he Presidential chair being al
lotted to a leading Oribisla.
In Bnenos Ayres the satisfaction was
by no means general; for although Ur-
quiza had hitherto acted well, he was MOI
trusted much, and the people wished to
get rid of his unpaid army.
General Mansllla, the late command
manding officer of the troops Of Rosas.
had reached England.
The foreign mails were sent this morn
ing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
HARTroRD, May z.
CONNECTICUT U. s. SENATOR.

q CONNECTICUT U. S. SENATOR.
The Democratic members of lhe Leg
lsla.ure held caucus las. evening and
for u. S Senator. Hon. Isaac
roucey. formerly Attorney General Of
The u. s. The election will probably
take place next Wednesday, when Mr..
L. will undoubtedly be chosen.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

FREE Soil NATIONAL CONVENTION.
The National central committee of the
Free Soil party have determined to call
a National convention to meet on w ednes-
day, the 4th Of August.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
Confirmed.

Ii is with much satisfaction that we
announce the confirmation by the SEN
ate, of Gen. G. b. Sargent. as Surveyor
General Of Wisconsin and Iowa. This
is gratifying news to his numerous
friends throughout the State. as it but
more strongly establishes the fact tina,
he il an efficient aud meritorious officer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
Clerks Discharged--Acqu OF
Dr. Bald win.
WASHINGTON, Frit

WAsiUNcroN, Friday. April 80.
is reported that forty more clerks in
the census Bureau will be discharged TO-
day. The reason is that no appropria-
ton has been made for their pay men,.
DR.. Baldwin, charged with stealing pa
pers relative 10 the Mexican claims from
the State Department, was acquitted in
The Criminal Court yesterday.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
w- The bawling editor of the Iow


~ The bawling editor of the io,Da
Statesman is exceedingly anxious to be
prosecuted; but he is not very likely in
his present course to be prosecuted for
Righteousness sake. He had better ap.
ply a little of his Pharisaical doctrines
10 himself, and not expect to hide his
snarling, unchari,able, and unchfistian
propensi.ies and practices under the man
tie Of the respectable christian order
with which he is connected. Preachers
have the same right that others have to
advocate their political opinions on the
stump or through the press; but while SO
engaged they are politicians or dema.
gogues as the case may be, and will and
ought 10 be treated as such. There was
time when corrupt Priesthood found
in the Church secure ASYLUM and pro
lection from the most abominable and
corrupting practices; but thank God. that
day is past; the mission OF the Church
roU is not political one; "My king
dom is not Of this world" said the Sa-
yiour of mankind. Preachers as such
have no political mission TO perform
Let them confne themselves TO The pull
pit. and TO the preaching Of the glorious
truths Of salvation, letting politics alone,
and they will be respected and exert an
influence corresponding to the purity oil
their characters; their exemplary lives;
their charity aud good works. i is
simply ridiculous to suppose that any
one thinks of holding the Christian
Chuch responsible fol the political sins
of Rev. James d. Eads. because they
tolerate him as one Of their Preachers.
or that composed as they are OF both
political parties. they will permit him TO
take shelter under their sanctuary, and
find there a cowardIy ASYLUM agains.
she jus, indignation and contempt which
his blackguardisn, and unProvoked
wholesale abuse have called down upon
upon him.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

"THE SHARP STICK. This is the IT,
lie of the campaign paper, with which
Cummins, of the Keokuk Dispatch, pro-
poses TO run the Democratic cause .'into
the ground" Wonder if this "Slick"
is one OF the timbers stolen from the
Des Moines River Improvement? nt'7s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

JuDeE OF 6rH DisrRIcr.-Allen A.
Bradford. Of Sidney, Fremont county,
has been appointed by His Excellancy.
Governor Hampstead. District Judge of
the 6,h Judicial Dislrict of Iowa, TO fill
the unexpired term of James Sloan, re-
s'gned.-Buriington Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

II J. w. Norris, Esq. announces
himself, in a well written Introductory,
10 the patrons of the Des Moines Cou.
rier, as co-editor of that paper. Here's
our " Il Uesfern american.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

"Do you mean to insinuate that lie,
sir!" exclaimed fierce looking mus.
tachioed gentlemen 10 raw Yankee,
who limited some slight skepticism as to
one OF his toughest statements
mo mister, not at all--only il kind
O strikes me that you are tarnal savint of
the truth"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

New York, Nav IL.
Money cheapens; plenty Of il a. 4 per
cent, and s for not exactly No. paper.
9aao 10. af#s'#
PRoDucE.-Pork heavy at els SO.
Lard firm. -tu gsaea
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
BALTIMoRE, Nav l3.

Mr.. League, a merchant, shot,. Crum-
er who had seduced bis daughter and had
since II arried another lady. One ball
grazed The breast and then passed though
the right arm of Crumer. ssE
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

UTAH.-We see it stated that Orson
Hyde, formerly of Kanesville in this
State, has been nominated to the U. s.
Senate as Associate Justice for Utah ter
ritory vice p. T.. Brocchus, resigned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
PHILADELPHIA, May 10.

EXTENSIVE DEFALCATIoN.
The Treasurer of Pennsylvania has
officially reported $50 defaul,ers. who
have, in the aggregate, robbed the State
of over three millions of dollars.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
NEW YoRK, May Is.

The city Wings have probably elected
two Scott and four Fillmore delegates.
The rear wing of French's Hotel this
P. NJ, killing one fireman.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
1 President Fillmore recently

III President Fillmore recently paid
visit to the sick chamber Of Henry
Clay. The Interview is described as
having been afectingly solemn, all pres.
en-, feeling that the great statesman had
but short time TO live.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

q b. ID. Harris, late Secretary Of
Utah, has been appointed Secretary fol
New Mexico.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

The stronges, string known is said to
be string of onions.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
BLANK DEEDS.

A superior article, just printed, and for
sale al this Office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
. TIE RIM S
Of the Campaign Courier,
The CASH I'm all cases TO nc
COMPANY orders.


company orders.
Regular subscribers, on payment of
arrearages only, will be considered Club
subscribers at the above rates, during
the time specified. 7a. -n. ,-#a# -.
The active exertions of the friends of
the cause, in forming Clubs, procuring
new subscribers, and forwarding lists is
earnestly solicited. A heavy outlay
will be required and il is important 10
get as early response as possible.
Post Masters and present agents are au-
thorized TO act in the premises. @
Address, r. H. WARDEN Pub.
Ottumwa, Iowa
II Letters will not be taken out un-
less the POSTAGE IS PAID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
Superior Court-Part Second.
Refore Chiaf Justioe Oakley.

Dc 22-7ne Hope Mutual LIE Laurence Ce~pssy agt
Elijah HsushtsN-This vas action brought by the
PLAINTIFF foreign corporation, doing business in this
city sgainst the defendant, for the recovery Of the
amount Of tive promisory notes made and delivered BY
him 10 the plaintiffs for go rs each payable one year
after date aid bearing dates respectively, June 1876
and June 184S part payment for policy Of nsu.
Effected uSon the defsndants natural he for the
amount Of IS COO BY the said company. dated June
lS47 For the defence It contsnded that the defend
ant rady to renew his policy ofinsuranse, and en-.
deavored to fnd the once Of the company in New York.
for the purpose of making such renewal bat thai law
had been passed depvisg foreign company from doing
busjness in New York; and that he could not find the
Office OF the company after dgent search; that After
the company refused to his policy alleging
that he haA been Houth In violation Of the russ.of the
company whereas he had not violated the companys
rules that by Of his policy not being renewed
be lost the benefit Of the money already paid and Of tbs
am cunt of the notas sued upon whereby there .
failure Of the consideration Of the notes.
The Court held that the only question for the jury wa
whether the defendant Gnfed his intention to the
agent Of renewing his policy before the delivery Of the
renewal receipts The jury found In the NEGATIVE and
returned verdict for tho psinb for $40 49, subject
to the opinion Of the Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
Peoples Lectures.

REV. SAMUEL osaooD on LUCK AND PLUCK.
The second lecture Of this was delivered lass
Tuesday evening, 1t the Tabernacle, The attendance
was very numerous composed Of very ntsgsnt order
Of people The lecture Rev Samuel Osgesa wss stss-
duced to the audience. His subject IVES "Lsek and
Pluck, or what Makes the Mon and his Fortunes" NJ
began by saying that In ancient times, men we're CO.,
quered by circumsaace sss in these modern dAys men
conquer Circumstances. No matter what the esss Wa
when great object was 1t stake the here vas looked
upon more particularly ana with more scrutiny than ss
body ee in the affair The fortunes Of men DO not de-
pend atoxsther ON any batss that might prove in As
favor He then said that he would divide his lecture
into tnree diyieions First the chances IN nsss -
To the ali seeing eye nothing Is casual Ds 70 m0Rt
eyes everything 10 casual He wished tnen 70 sanss
tSe erterns chances which ruled man Every day Of o
lives We find subject for some grea, lessn. ss Sy
asv 10 some man Is On uulucV one Whiis
~. n IA cn,ts the reverse To Gay lucky enc
for bnsips 20 many eulishtene people before him He
then spcke OF nature Affecting the chances "a nAna
fortune The fact that there has been number q that's
commtted in our city reason why We should csA An
,s socrire fellow in crowd pickpockst. Men shona
learn By experiences, and each yssx y EhesS ksso
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
DEAR eIR-Pefmit me TO call Your attention to the ar
tcle In your paper Of 10 day headed Omnibus Acci.
dentn u no. true your informant therein states
shat the hey who injured by age No 3l7 Thurs
day morning last, sitting the step Of ansthsr
stage and that he out into the middle Of the street.
and that the driver did use his whpn The BOY
In the act Of crosepg BrsaAvsy Ut tbs corner Of Leon
ard street when the pole Of stage No 2l7 which was
him on the shouA The little follow rsired hold q the
pole to .svs hinsef and was dragged alons Assn
or twenty feet when the herses and stage passed
him, ipjvring hin in most shocking manner The boy
bad not been sitting On the step sny stage did he
run out Into the middle OF the street The driver did
his whip and be drove on at very rapid rate.
tleman who was prerent ran after the stage ana ss;r
tanned the number Thereof 1t the general belle. sSd
sc expressed ut the time that the driver mig hsys
avoided the occurrssee had he exercised pro
Of care aid caution For further pariculs ven nav
refer the proprietors Of stage No. az. to 49,
Respectfully yours, EDM0E '. 1ANKMAN.
December "a, 1852 IL csnSa.s strs,st
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
sapsrior Court-Part Firat.
Before Hon. Judge Paine.
ACTION AGAINST

ACTION AGA1NSf EAILWAY CVNFANr
Ore n John h Wesi rs. The New Ysrk snd Hsriem
Railyead Company This was action for damages,
against the defendants, under the following crcum-
stances III appears that in 1876 the plaxtf was walk
ing dovn Centre street. and whom near Anthony street.
Whilst crossing he was struck and knocked down by
mIlknAns carrisge, whish going ct rapid rate
across the track OF the Harlem Railroad The driver ofthe
milk wagon was fined BY the magistrate At the NAILS o.
Justice Tor fast driving and afterwards brought
seant tie owner Of the wagon for the injury and that
suit was settled and receipt In full given for the d.
maess soms two years after this settlement the plain
t brought suit against this company believing to
cover uages from the railroad company for the same
injury though II did not appear that any ear belonging
10 the company had touched the milk wagon. Judge
Paine charged the jury who being unable to agree were
asshUgsd The case tried before and resulted
n the same way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
United States DI =. 60.
Before Hon. Nfsct SO"e'

DIe M-I1e Poopis n su.ss .,s rssnThs prison.
TIE United stats. zen convicted Of counterieiupg
the rseuest Of the district Attorney MT Wall -
defer senterc,rr fpsnish Consul moved the Court 70
week. In orr the prisoners until Wednesday Of next
misht be r. 1M that circumstances respecting tnsm
alton <erred into. The Gsprt gransed the apph'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

Orc a2.-The Recorder and Alderman Haley being the
eny members Of the court present 1t the hour Of meet
ing ana having waited for upwards of hour in vain
Tor the appearance Of second Alder they
PEELED discharge jurors Witnesses &C. aud adjourn tin
(Thursday) this morning, when he Of W NJ Do.y,
hiagsin be called up, according to appointment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
Board or I'D ucas don.

gisature, relative to the ward and public schools
Of the city Of New York
To THE Board OF EpucATIoN-
The undersigned, school ofnoers Of the Tourtesath
ward having received ocislly from the Beard Of Eda
Of the schools Of the Public School Society with the warS
schools of this sity and believing the object IN view Of
faa beard was 70 consult the ward officers to the pro
priety Of said bill becoming q law, therefore, beg
leave respectfully to renonstrats against the adoption Of
the sams.
Time VIII not permit us to present but few Of the many
Why feel soAstraned to oppose the manner
and spit In which this union 10 attempted to be brought
sbont Ata glance however, the yhels appears to b
decidedly anti republican in Its character tendencies
We believe that the growth Of the ward schools fully
sosety have been virtually condemned by the people OF
LARGE essuss they are placed entirely beyond the con
tSsr support Ana Why i've that society tSs power BE-
fore giving up ts charter to appoint some seventy OF
eighty men in such way as in certain eonti,soncies
Of those elected by the people And they 70 in
among NOT from choice but from secsssity; mot
friends but enemies who have from the beginning 10
bored to destroy the ward school system.
The bill If sanctioned By the Lessature will confer
upoH scss ,essssssne the Public s'e,ssy g.
rssentiDg the people namely to hold Office without
sdrs In the ward In which they acting whereas the
ooo heeemesl vacant and these gentlemen will be call
cd upon to al the vacancy BY nominating some ore TO
s 1s Il q The 10 MT
especially IN wards where OF them are already ac.
ing trustees Of the ward echools9
The bill throughout, appears at variance With Whist
might bs expected from those elected by universal suf
sGe that We are ~ less u account for strange aud
UNI atural alliance being contenplated much
les to be reduced to serious sobernees
We do hops the Board Of Educaion will pause before
presenting to the Legislature bill 70 completely hostile
every branch Of national State and city govern
msnts ~ II only tend to distract lessen the use
fulpess Of our public schools
It may be sad that the Public School Society Is going
to surrender its property TO the sty authorities and that
something In the shape Of equivalent should given
We DO not understand IT. II will simply be RETURNING it
70 Its original and proper ewncr and there can be No
doubt but that It will be honestly and udicously an
piled for the purposes 1t was intended All which Is
respectfully submitted.
HENRY p. WEST,
p D0LAN
JOSEPH B.EBLIN6, School Officers Of tho
u. MARTIN Fourteenth ward
j. J. DUFFY.
HENRY sAEv1N
After the disposal Of some other business, the
Board adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-25
TnIRTY-sEcoNDCoN GREss--Is7 ssss,o,
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1852.


On motion of Mr. Dodge OF Wisconsin, the Scn,,e ,,
up the bill granting to the State Of Wisconsin donation
public lands TO aid in the construction of rail road from M
city OF Milwaukee; and after debate ordered to h Wv
crossed for third reading.
The Senate passed the bill authorizing the Presden, -
the United States TO designate the places Tor the port. Of
try and delivery for the collection districts of Puges
and Umpqua, In Oregon and
The bill granting lands to California for rail road purpose,
| The Senate then took up the deficiency bill.
Mr. Hale submitted amendment repeating all acs an
thotzng greater compensation 10 officers of the nay,
than is provided by the act TO regulate the pay of
approyed March g. 1885, He explained his amendment wis,
Mr. Badger replied saying that the assault Of the SEN,
tors upon the Navy Department was not authorized.
Debate followed, when The amendment was considersh,
modified, and then agreed 10.
Other amendments were acted upon and the Senate VA,
in session fifteen minutes four O'CLOCK, when this t.,
patch was closed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House again resolved itself into Committee on Tie
State of the Union and took up bill authorizing the cs,
,tye authorities of the several four territories 10 conos
bill making appropriation for the completion OF the publ.
buildings in the territory of Minnesota. which orders,
10 he rcoorted deoate having been i TO ten minutes
Deba on the relating 10 Tie .arles OF officers
rrrnries of the United States and TO repea! the proyso
hs act making appropriations for the civil and diplomats
EXPENSES of the government for the yeir ending June
1852 was limited three hoars and runnns clscuss
ensusd as 10 the payment Of officers who absent them.era
from the performance of their duties. The OBJECT OF hi,
il n nroyide for the payment of officers who rstan
from Utah without discharging their duties mere anc
amendment proposed by the Committee on territories
errnp the decision whether cause existed Tor
,stnrn 10 the President Of the United States.
Debate took place upon this SUBJECT, end the House
in session when this was closed.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-25
For The Enauirsr.
TOT ZIG En9U
JlJDGE WILLIAM DANIEL.

The people OF the uthSde Judicial section WILL 1t Is
hoped cordially support the reelection OF this gentleman
Notwithstanding the public announcement sir aays before
he election of concerted pan Tho port of certain per
sons To defeat him. Judge DIS character and qualification
will st,nd the Of the most rigid Investigation with
in the broad limits of the State there is not 10 be found
man better ,,ed for place which he has filled for years
aud for which Die again presented by those who are
most familiar with his public and private CHARACTER
or The late Judges Messrs Allen, Monclre and Danie
arc presented for re- election OF these the two first named
have TO opposition The people of their section feel called
served compliment to lhcn when say that neither excels
William Daniel in enno5ng qualities of the head and heart
or in the requisites for the first Judicial office in the STATE
Then why not elect him too without opposition? We
hone land beieve that people of the SouhSdc section
will signify their in views, by beso"lne
IN cir votes on Judge D. next Thursday.