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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-12
DY SIMEON DRAPER, OFFICE No. 46

ID Pinc-st. corner William. WEDNESDAY Nov II,
~ o'clock the Msesans Exehs0ge r., Executors
of tie estate OF VIM Chssn1dsyoyne'
leo Shares in the Mechanic Bank
81 Sla1es in the Seventh Ward Bank.
10 Shares in the Mechanics Banking ASSOCIATION.
10 Shares IN the Mechanics and Traders Bank.
) Shares in the Manhattan Company.
jshares in the City Fire insurance Company
Shares in the Rutgers Female Institute
5 First Mortgage New-York and Erie Railroad Bonds,
Second Morteege New York and Erie Railroad Bonds,
sl,,tO each, due 1859
Convertible Mortgage New-York and Erie Railroad
Eonds, 81 go each, due 1871.
4Fnst Mortgage Hudson River Railroad Bonds, 81 900
4Fn.t Mortgage Hudson River Railroad Bonds s5ooeach'
6Fg.t M9rtsase Hudson River Railroad Bonds $1,000
Second Mortgage Hudson River Railroad Bond 81 GOO
'"'"' 1"' ''''' RAILROAD STOCKS.
10 Shares in the New York and Erie Railroad.
u Shares in the New-York and New Haven Railroad.
Alec, lt5 Shares in the Cleveland Columbus and Cncn'
Also go San Francisco City 10 per cent; Stock.
Also goo caOTTH I Rs6a$g ger N Ss1' s stock
AtI2l O'clock at the Merchants Exchange
EXECUTORS SALE OF STOCKS, &c.-The following
Securities by order Of the Executors of the late O. g. How
''o' '''' RAILROAD STOCK.
30 Shares IN the capital stock OF the hudson RIVER k
$ shan N the capital stock OF the NcwYork and Erie
Railroad Company
Shar capital STOCK of the Syracuse and oswegO
Railroad Company.
80 shares in the capital stock OF the Boston and PrOvi
il8 Shares in the Capital stock OF the Panama Railroad
Company.
70 81 ares in the capital stock Of the Petersburg ya)
Railroad Company. -
$50 Shares the capital stock Of the Pennsylvania Coal
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
~ Shares in the capital stock Of the Pacific Mail Steam
BANK STOCK
2i5 Shares the capital OF the NewOrcans Canal
Bank.
Co Shares in the capital stock of the New-York State
Bank.
O shares the capital stock of the Mechanics Bank
81 ShaTs IN the capital stock Of the Montreal City Bank
Share in the AIitsl stock Of the Bank OF New'YorS
- ShGI,s in the cal ita stock OF the Union Bank.
INSURANCE STOCK.
lt Shares in the capital stock Of the Eagle Fire insur
Company
Company
Is Shares in the capital stock OF the Etna Insurance
Company.
20 Shares in the capital stock Of the Manhattan Insr
Company.
Il slares IN the capital stock of the Eagle Insurance
Company. ,
10 Shares in the capital OF the Union Ferry Com
II Shares in tie capital STOCK Of the Newown and Bush
wick Turnpike.
80 Shares the capital stock Of the Astoria and Flushing
Turnpike
Il Shares in the capital stock Of the Genham Manufac-
turing Company.
10 Shares in the capital stock of the Apalachcola Land
&c Shares the capital stock ofthe Phenx Manufacturing
Company.
"a Shares the capital stock Of the NewOrleans Gas
% 81 the capital stock Of the North American Trust
One Convertible Bond Of the Pennsylvania Coal Company
fer $1,000 due Jan. 1885, bearing interest az per cent
Il Bonds Of the Hudson River Railroad Company Second
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-12

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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-12

DAN FRANCISCO MOUNTAIN LAKE
OWATFR COMPANY BONDS, bearing interest Al ten
per cent per Interest Coupons payable IN thus
city. Tor sale by ,, -, ..,,,-,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-12

SlaalS Ga
s9lG. $50 OF
slls.Iig 81

These figures show regular increase Of GO per cent
in six months of the present year. and the relative
gain would have been it is stated from Is to 80 per
cent at least could the connecting roads have been
able to dispose Of all the freight that could have been
obtained at Ogdensburgh and that could have been
carried ty the present equipment Of the ogdensburgh
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-12
ITO PLANK ROAD and RAILROAD CON.

u " Il1ANh hOAD anu NAlLhOhD NON-
Il TRACTORS.-Proposas will be received at the office
OF the Paterson and NewYOrk Plank Road Company No.
80 Jobn-st, New-York until Saturday, IL NJ. Nov % 82
the Grading and Masonry of the above road The WORK
consists of three sections of about five miles each
Proposals. viii be received for each section eparately
Plans and specifications be- at the above Office
The work be completed before the 10th day OF
May 1853 49,
Ii will be for the interest of Contractors TO examine this
route the greater part of the work be advantageous
ly done during the winter. Direct, Proposasoto
f. GEO. FERRIS, Engr. Ill. V. BUTLER, Prest.
Eew-York, Nov. |, 1852.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-12

E,XCHANGE and BANKING HOUSE.
Il DYER PEARL Co.
Nashville, Tennessee.
Particular attention paid TO collections ia the South and
Southwest and proceeds promptly RENTED at lowest
Of exchange.
Refer ,o-American Exchange Bank
Aears Jscob Little / Co.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
An Important Meeting.

In another column will be found a call
for meeting of the citizens of this coun-
ty to concert measures necessary to be ia
ken in relation to the River Improvement
We cannot too strongly urge upon the
citizens of Wapello County the impor-
lance of prompt action upon this subject.
If any favorable legislation is expected
this winter, we must be up and doing
We whose prosperity is dependent upon
this improvement, must make ourselves
heard at the Capital, or our interests will
be bartered away to subserve any other
purposes and schemes in the State. Let
those who believe that eternal vigilance is
the price of liberty come to this meeting,
and let voice go up from the centre of
the Des Moines Valley that shall give
strength and courage to our faithful repre-
sentatives, and exert salutary restraint
upon those who would be recreant to
their trust, and use us for the accomplish
ment of the selfish purposes of other parts
of the State.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF A MARRIED
WoMAS.--l. Never having gown to
put on" when invited out anywhere!
2. Always being down the first to
breakfast! always Icing dressed in time
for dinner! and never keep the carriage
Cor the cab waiting at the door minute
3. Not always having dedicate health, y
about autumn, and being recommended by
her medical man "change of air" imme-
diateiy!
a. Keeping up her "playing and sing
ing" the same after marriage as before!
3. GiTng her husband the best cup Of
tea.
g. Never making the house uncomfor-
table Joy contipdally quitting ittorights ''
nor filling itchoke full with number Of
Thugs it does not want, simply because
thfy are hbargsins 70
II. Never slluding, under the strongest
grovScatiop, to ''the complete sacrifice she
hasmads 4f-herself!"--nor regretting the
'"tivo 9Sthree good offers" which she Gin
compton with Svery married woman had;
before she was foolish enough to accept
him !!-and never by any accident, call
ing her husband brute!!!
-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Bashful Boys Take Courage

1t is related of the great Daniel Web.
ster tina: when boy at school he could
not summon courage enough to make q
speech: ....... ..-...
He had responded to the weekly call
for composition in writing shut he could
not make speech" On this subject he
says of himself, in short memoir of Jos
S. Buckminister: .EFt #
"My first lessons in Latin were di-
rected to Joseph S. Buckmipister, at that
time an Assistant at the Academy. |
made tolerable progress in all branches
attended 10 under his instruction l could
not make defamation could not speak
before the school. The kind and excellent
Buckminister especially sought to per-
suade me to perform the exercise Of dec,
lamation, like other boys, but could not
do it. Many piece did / commit to
memory, and rehearse in my own room,
over and over again, but when the day
came, when the school collected, when
my name was called, and saw all eyes
turned upon my seat, | could not raise
myself from it. Sometimes the masters
frowned, sometimes they smiled. Mr.,
Buckminister always pressed and entreat-
ed with the most winning kindness, that
| would only venture once; but could
not command sufficient resolution; and
when the occasion was over, I went home
and wept bitter tears of modification"
Here, then, is striking fact /; the man
who, during the first nine months at an
Academy, though good reader, and nat
urally self-possessed, could not deliver a
speech and yet, afterwards he became
the greatest orator of his time! Bashful
boys take courage! E-a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

AcrIos AND RrActios IN Fanny &c
Fences operate in two ways; if good
they are defense, if lpoor an offen,k.
Many farmer by hoo sparinglY seed.
ing his new meadow has had to efde his
whole farm. =
Every farmer hpnld see daily every
animal he has, and ips pect its coEdition.-
Weekly visits. as with some, soon result
in weakly animals +.
The man who provides well sheltered
cotes for his sheep in winter, will soon
find plenty Of coats for his own back.
A good housewife should not be per-
son of one idea, but should be equally ia
miliar with the flower garden and the
flower barrel; and though her lesson
should be to lessen expenses, yet the
scent of fine rose should not be less
valued than the cent in the TILL IF her
husband is skillful sower of grain, she
is equally skillful as sewer of garments;
he keeps his hoes bright bv use--.he
keeps the hose Of the whole family in or
der.-[ Albany Cultivatcr.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Iowa City Correspondence
Iowa Cry. Dec. ll,h, 1852

Iowa Cry. Dec. ll,h, 1852.
Mr.. EDITOR You have, no doubt,
learned from the papers that the Legis-
latlve Assembly convened its session on
Monday last, and although six days of
the session have passed, nothing Of inter-
est has yet transpired. Iowa City is fill
ed to overlooking, with members of the
Legis stature, office seekers, visiters, loaf
ers, &C., Ste. The greatest excitement
prevails here, and has prevailed for
some days, in reference to the pending
election Of U. S. Senator. Parties are
formed and are carrying on their war
fare with the most bitter and uncsmpro-
missing animosity; and scenes are daily
enacted that are sufficiently disreputabls
to the parties concerned.
Gen. Jones is here with his friends,
and all the influences that he can COM
mand are used without stint or scruple,
10 secure bis election. He has so far
lost his dignity (if he ever had any, as
to neglect his duty to his constituents,
and their interests at Washington City,
and here he remains, and swears he will
remain till the election is over, If that
should not come off till the end Of the
session. Additional TO the staggering,
clustering and bullying, we have had
some specimens of very scientific pugil-
ism. 1t must, however, in candor, be
admitted that the beligerant propensities
of our comba,ants, when carried out in
visible and tangible demonstrations, do
not, as yet, promise to be very bloody
In their results. The candidates for the
Senatorship are very numerous, includ-
ing Jones, Clark, Ed. Johnson, Negus,
V. P. Van Antwerp, Hall, &c., &c.
The Democratic party in the Legislature
has had frequent consultations and eau
cuses without, as yet, coming to any sat
isfactory results. Judging from present
indications, we have no reason to believe
that much will be done for the people,
in the way Of legislation, till the election
is over. We may hope, however, that
when this vexed question is disposed of,
the Legislature will engage in the enact
ment of such laws as the people demand,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
I Have no Time to Study.

The idea about the want of time is a
mere phantom. Franklin found time in
the midst of all his labors to dive into the
hidden recesses of philosophy and to ex-
plore the untrodden path of science
The great Frederick, with an empire at
his direction, in the midst of war, on the
eve of battles which were to decide the
fate of his kingdom, found time to revel
in the charms Of philosophy and intellec.
tual pleasures. Bonaparte, with all Eu-
rope at his command, with kings in hi,
ante-chamber, begging for vacant thrones,
with thousands of men, whose destinies
We're suspended Oh the brittle thread Of
his arbitrary pleasures, had time to con-
verse with books. Caesar, when he had
curbed the spirits of the Roman people,
and was thronged with visitors from the
remotest Kingdoms, found time for intel
lectual cultivation. Every man has time,
il he improves it as well as he might, and
can reap three-fold reward. Let me-
chanics then make use Of the means at
their disposal if they want to obtain prop
er influence in society. They are the
life-blood Of the community; they can, if
they please, hold in their hands the desti-
MES of our republic; they are numerous,
respectable, and powerful; and they have
only to be educated half as well as other
professions to make laws for the nation.--
TN. Y. Mirror.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Stealing his own Property.

In Haverhill Massachusetts, there once
lived man by the name of HERMAN,
who, in the opinion of the neighborhood
where he resided, was no honester than
he should have been. The farmers would
now and then, lose a sturdy bullock from
their fold, and occasionally fat we,her
would be missing from the flock. The
neighbors strongly suspected that they
helped to supply Herriman's meat cart
or fill his beef barrel, but they could new.
er detect him in theft, and no circum.
stances ever fastened suspicion upon him
so clearly as to warrant his arrest Her.
Iiman knew what people thought of him
but cared nothing for their thoughts while
they had no proof.
In the same neighborhood there lived a
close-isted old fellow, by the name OF
Smith, farmer, rich, but not a whit more
honest than Herman.
Smiths herd was the latest in town,
and Herman coveted their flesh. One
day he accosted old Smith thus s'Smith''
says he, 81 know where there is nice,
fat steer, and if you have mind to catch
and butcher him we'll divide the meat"
agreed" says Smith, and the same
night was fixed upon for the adventure.
In the early part of the night Herman
goes to Smiths pasture, driving his fat
test bullock into another field, and lest
Smith should recognize him, daubs good
coat of black paint over his white fore
head.
About ten o'clock Smith hurried over
TO Herriman's and in less than half an
hour they have the steer in the barn and
are busily engaged in dressing him.
Pretty SOON some marks upon the ami
NAL lead Smith to suspect that he has been
stealing his own property
"Herriman," says he, ''this looks like
one of my cattle, and see here, right ear
cropped and slit, and paint, by-!it is
my white faced steer!''
"Hush' hush," said Herman, Il know
all that but by - don't tell Of it,
Smith kept on dressing, took his half
of the steer, and held his tongue.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
NO. III.

The confessions Of criminals some
times lead simple people into trouble, as
witness
A correspondent of the Norfolk county
Journal, relates the following instance,
which he picked up on visit to the Tenn
aston { Me. prison. I was amused with
an anecdote told me, relative to clergy
man who visited the prison, and desired
to converse with the prisoners. The
Warden informed him that there would
probably be little satisfaction in doing so,
as correct answers would be difficult to
obtain. However, he began conyersing
with young prisoner relative to his
crime. In reply, the prisoner told him
that he had stole saw mill, and on going
back after the dam, was caught and put in
prison. The clergyman concluded to let
the incorrigible youth alone.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
The Messages.

We publish the Governors Message
entire, and commence the Presidents.
The latter will be completed next week.
We have no time or room this week for
comment upon Gov. Hempstead's. Mes
sage, although the material therefor is
abundant, and the temptation strong.
In length, the Governor is moderate
as usual, but whether what he lacks in
quantity, he makes up in quality, is a
question for his constituents to decide
Our opinion is that The document can.
rot claim extraordinary merit as State
paper; but as a plain statement of wha,
we have no doubt are the views of the
Executive upon State Policy, ii is enii-
tied to our respect, however much We
may differ with him in relation to some
of those views.
A word or two in relation TO two or
three questions of the glavest importance
TO the State, is all we can indulge in a.
this time. Why should the Governor
deem IL necessary to cast his long Off
cial arms, in SO affeciionate an embrace
around the Constitution, as if it
were an especial pet of his own, and in
need, at this time, of his fostering care
and protection. Didn't he hear the
voice of the people last August demand
ing IFS amendment! We though, we
did very clearly.
Again, in relation to Banks, we must
take issue with his ExceIlency, as soon
as We can find time. We are sorry TO
find him SO ultra on this subject, and we
think his recommendation to Danish all
Bank bills less than ten dollars would be
easier said than done. Such law. we
imagine, would be one OF those
statutes they call a dead letter.
The Des Moines River Improvement
receives considerable attention, but we
can find nothing in the suggestions on
that subject, proposing any plan for the
prosecution of this important work.
We are informed, however. that the ex-
ersions of the officers, Messrs. Van Ant.
werp and Glllaspy, have been of the
most strenuous character. This iniorma-
ton was no, particularly needed on the
improvement, but it will undoubtedly be
very gratifying and valuable 10 the rest
Of the State and to the Legislature.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Valuable Farm for Sale.

49, WILL sell my Farm, "a -
a;ii miles from Ottumwa, on the =
-iA road to Fddyille. There are -
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE
acres of the best quality of land; sufficient
timber and Sixty acres in a state of good
cultivation. Fences in good repair. A
comfortable HEWED LOG HOUSE with
an excellent cellar under it..
a YOUNG ORCHARD
of l40 trees of choice fruit. A good we
OF water. Plenty Of stock water on thu
farm, &C., &c.
Said FARM is on the Des Moines River.
but entirely free from inundation, and will
be sold with or without the stock on il.
For further particulars inquire of the
subscriber on hepremises. E. s. DAVIS.
Ottumwa, December 9th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Parley's Cabinet Library,
Supper and Fair.

The Methodist Sewing Circle of Ottum-
wa, have Supper and Fair, at McFar-
lands Hall on the 3lst Dec, New YrARs
Eve.
Come young and old; secure Holiday
Presents. pretty and cheap; and help in .
good cause. Whole proceeds. to assist in
the building Of the Church.
Doors open at 6 o'clock. Admittaneo
90 cents December 18th, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

vWe call special attention to the
letter of our esteemed correspondents,
"Agricola," from the Capital. We ex-
pect to have the pleasure of laying a
communication from him before our
readers every week during the session,
probably increasing in interest as the
session advances, and from which the
earliest and most reliable information oil
the various and complicated machinery
at work at the Capital can be obtained.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Important!

4 Ii PERSONS indebted to WHITE 6
"A HAMMOND, by note or account, are
hereby informed that unless payment of
the same is made on or before the first
day OF January next, suit viii be commen-
bed thereon without distinction of per-.
sons. Let all govern themselves accord
ingly. The notes and accounts of said
firm, and also of the firm of White 4 Geb-
hart, are in the hands Of the undersigned,
at the Post Office. ]. w. NORRIS.
Ottumwa, Dec. 10th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

TRAEsPLANTING.-Fh Editor of the
Horticulturist, in the last number of his
paper says:
elf it were made rule, in moving
trees, always to reduce the last years
growth to one bud, half the failures in
transplanting would not occur--because
the head and roots would be brought 10
something like balance of power. The
shortening and mulching of transplanted
trees ought to be followed as established
practical rules, in this climate, in trans
planting every deciLious tree, needing
more care than willow"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Wanted.

Al this Office Immediately from those
who have promised il TO us on Subscrip-
ton, flour, tallow, beef, corn, and last n oil
least WOOD. We want WOOD NOW. II
we take wood we want i, in cold wealth.
er. We beg that this matter be under.
stood withou, any further notice.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

A gentleman lately complimsntsd G la
dy on her improved appearance
"You are guilty of fattery," said the
lady.
"Not So" replied he, "for / vow ysu
are as plump as partridge"
"At first said the lady, "thought ysu
guilty of fiattery only, but ! find you as-
tually making game of me-"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

@A western farmer being obliged to
sell yoke of oxen to pay his hired man,
told him he could not keep him any long
err.
"Why," said the man, 'I'll stay and
take some of your COWS il place of the
money"
"But what shall / do" said the farmer,
"nhen my COWS and oxen are all gomez"
"Why, you can then work for me and
get them back"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
A Ph9MEsADE.--Is this the learne

A PRqMEsApE.--Is this the learned
'yest
How do yer sell yer tickets
Box tickets twenty cents prom
enade twelve and half
iguess I'll take promenade where
does it take yer?
up. and down the side walk till the
plays out. Stand aside and make room
for the ladies'
Scene closes with gawky young man
staring through an enlarged knot-hole.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

"Papa, what does the Editor lick his
price Current with?
"Whipit? He don't whip it my child"
"Then he lies Pa"
"Hush? Tom, that's very naughty
word"
swell, by George! tins ere paper says
Price Current carfully corrected
guess when gets corrected gets lick
ed-hey--don't l."
"Nuf ced-my son."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Iowa Legislature.
GAG RICOLA."

The Legislature convened at Iowa
City on Monday the 9Th inst. The fol-
lowing is the permanent. organization of
the two Houses.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

"Goodness me!' cried nice old lady,
the other day, "if the world does come TO
an end next year" what shall | do for
snuff?n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
ESTRAY NOTICE.

>A ssls on q ,ss y i; ''% asy Of @
December A. ID. 1852, on his h u
premises in Columbia Township, Wapelo
county, Iowa, Two Estray Fillies; both
light sorrels: one two years old and the
other one year old past. The two year
old has a star in the forehead and snip on
the nose, with diamond mark just below
the snip: the yearling past has a small star
in the forehead with a small white spot on
the nose. No other marks or brands per-
ceptible. Appraised by Washington Oh
ney and William Barman, the two year
old at thirty and one year old at twenty
dollars. JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk
Dec. 10th, 1852. County Court
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

vOur thanks are due to Hon. John
w. Hedrick of the State Senate, for ear.
ly and valuable favors to this office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16

~ We find room for very little gen.
eral news this week. There is very
little Of importance,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
DES MONIES COURIER,
EDITED BY
JAMES w. NORRIS.
OTrUMWA, IOWA:
THURSDAY, ::::::: DEC. Is.
O u II A G. f. N rs:

The following persons are duly authorized
to act as agents for the Courier:
NJ b. PALMER is our authorized a.
v. gent for the cities of Boston, New
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