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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
Henry Allen q Self-COMvicted
Liar and C0lumniatOr!

1, will be recollected that the Repub-
Tic last week boldly charged DR.. Lind
with being an Aboli.ionis,, and tina.
Henry Allen repeated the same charge
a, the public meeting in Green Town
ship on Saturday the 9Th inst. Now
read the following:
THIS is TO CERTIFY that was
present at an interview between Henry
Allen and DR.. w. HI. H. Lind on Mon
day last, the 10Th inst at Abba. where
DR.. Lind accused Mr.. Allen of report
ing in various places that he { Lind) was
an Abolitionist. Er. Allen positively
denied that he had ever made such a
charge against DIR. Lind.
was also present at meeting at
Chillicothe on Wednesday last the 2lst
inst, where Dr.. Lind in his speech pub
licly stated that Henry Allen haG char
ged him with being an Abolitionist in
the Republic and in Green Township.
that be had charged Allen, at Abba, with
circulating that report, and that Allen
there positively denied it, DR.. Lind
then proved by VIM. A. Johnston. Ed
i,or Of the Republic. the truth of his
statements, and by the subscriber the
denial OF Allen at Abba.
]. b. LAYTON.
What doyou think Of Mr.. Allen now!
Give your answer at the polls.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
The River Convention.

The Locofoco lerders here and about
tie Land Office, for reasons evidently
connected with their own interest, and
their fears, are opposing the River Con-
venlion to be held here on the 23d.-
They have openly charged the Conven-
ton TO be political movement Of the
Wings. and have we are told been very
officious in circulating letters over the
Valley denouncing the Conven ton, and
urging individuals to see that no dele
gates are sent TO it. VIVA: will the friends
and originators of this movement of the
people in Van Buren, county say to this!
In spite of this opposition, present ap-
pearances indicate large attend
ance; although there will not be SO ma
ny probably as there otherwise would
have been. We shall take occasion at
some suitable time hereafter 10 vindlcate
ourselves in the premises. For the
present we wish the Convention to be
perfectly free from personal as we'll as
political influences.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

DThe county Canvass is going on
briskly, and the Speaking is attended by
as many as could be expected consider
ing the busy time among the Farmers. -
Our cause is being ably sustained by
such of our candidates as have been able
to be present, and by Mr.. Street. The
issues so far as we arc advised are dis
tincdy brought before the People by our
friends, which is all that is necessary to
insure our success. A majority of the
voters of this county, we are satisfied
are in favor of the measures we adyo-
Gaze. Keep these issues before the
People until the close of the Polls, and
Wapello will be "righ. side up. with
care"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
The County Canvass.

The Democratic and Independent
candidates will address the people at the
following times and places:
In Columbia Township on Thursday,
the 22d of July.
In Richland Township on Friday, the
Odd of July.
In Highland Township on Saturday.
the 9th of July.
In Dahlonega Township on Monday.
the 26lh Of July.
In COMPETING Township on Tuesday,
the 9th of July.
In Pleasant Township on Wednesday,
the 2sth Of July.
In Agency Township on Thursday,
the 29lh Of July.
In Washington Township on Friday,
the 3O,h of July.
In Centre Township on Saturday, the
3lst of July.
The speaking in each case will com.
mence at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
For the Courier.

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I fear that my
con;ectures of last week in regard to the
old man making report in relation to
the finances Of this county will not turn
out to be entirely groundless, for | am
told he says that with all the wisdom and
energy which he can bring to bear on
the subject, and owing to the loose and
unbusiness-like manner in which the af.
fairs Of this county have been conducted
from the commencement up TO the pres
ent, that 1t is entirely impossible tor any
kind of repor. to be made at all. When
he looks into the old documents, notwith-
standing they have been written with gold
pens, ind by men of his own party. they
are SO corrupted with rust. after all the
securing tina. the old man and his mate
have been able TO do. that they cannot be-
gin to discover the real material itself.
Notwithstanding. still hope they will
not become weary in well doing, but
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
WapeIlO Expects Every Man 10
do his Duty.

Friends Of reform, honesty, economy,
and prosperity, the crisis is upon u.s.
In few days more We go 10 the ballot
box, and once more only can we speak
to you through the press. Whatever is
done mnst be done quickly, be therefore
active, vigilen,, and tireless in your ex-
ertions. Wings! there is everything to
stimulate you to effor.. Upon you de-
ponds the result. Many, very many,
Democrats will be with you shoulder to
shoulder in this fierce struggle for our
rights and the public good; but if you
are wanting to yourselves, and to your
cause, we cannot succeed. 1t, is not
party success independent OF measures,
which we seek; we seek not to advance
any private interest, but TO redeem our
State from misrule. Our candidates are
plain farmers, but men of good hearts
and honest purposes, and you can rely
upon them. They will have no person.
al schemes to subserve, no par,izan lea.
ders to elevate, no political debts TO pay
off, "no friends TO reward--no enemies
TO punish" To support them is TO de.
feat corruption, rebuke and expose ras-
cality in high places; redeem our State
and county from the heches who have
been sucking from her very vi,als the
life.blood Of her prosperity; and 10 open
the doors now shu! and barred 10 The in
PRODUCTION Of capital and enterprise. Go
TO work! Appeal to the judgment and
interest Of the People. You have moth
ing TO combat but prejudice against you
and your candidates engendered by
false and scandalous runlours and par
.y feeling. These will not injure in the
end. |, is the game our opponents are
playing. These lies viii rebound upon
themselves. The great and good Llfay-
cite told France when Napoleon in the
death throes of his final struggle. would
have bound her still longer to car of his
mad ambition" to pause and contemplate
the bones of her bravest and best viii.
tening his battle fields throughout Eu-
rope, and TO choose between him and
herself Iowa has followed party, un
til il is time Cor her to pause and contem-
plate to what it has and will lead her,
and she will do il. She will abandon
Party but save the State.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22


MEssRs. EDITORS:
The scribler who manufactures
charges Tor the Des Moines Republic
has fabricated sheer falsehood agains.
me and caused it to be published in that
paper for political effect. The whole is
false, and was no dolb. got up to preju-
dice my citizens against me and
defeat my election. ! co not believe that
any one acquainted with me, would be-
lieye my reviler; but in order tina. those
not personally acquainted with me may
not be misled, (! have concluded to no.
tice the low, base and unmanly attack on
my private character by this man, who
let me say even under his assumed COW
erlng, is known to the. See how a
plain statement Of facts will put my re-
viler TO shame if he has any.
went TO Oltumwa to list my proper
ty, but could not see Mr.. Gaylord; his
deputy, Mr.. Holmes, was there, and |
gave him my land, and told him tina. l
did not wish to sUear to the balance of
my properly: as l with many others had
doubts about the law, | would see Mr..
Gaylord, and would only now give in
my land. Before ! could go up again
conveniently, some one gave in my per-
sonal property; and when did 60 up, l
called on the County Judge TO see If the
list made by the unknown person cor
responded with the list had at home.--
| found that he had given in more than
| owned and asked that said oyerplus be
taken of. In relation 10 rumors put in cir
culalion by my enemies that | wished to
get rid of the Road Tax, can say that
have nearly every year since came to
the county done more work on the roads
than the law required of me, and this is
well known to my neighbors. also
came in and paid my taxes last year
without being assessed.
Mr.. Holmes says he don't recollec,
my statements TO him, SO many were
talking to him; but | did make those
statements to him, and gave in and in
tended only to swear to nv land. The
copy of the list which l am told IS in
circulation, contains no personal proper
erty whatever, and it can hardly be sup
posed that could have intended to palm
off upon Mr.. Holmes or any one else,
that ! had no personal property; story
that nobody. certainly not Mr.. Gaylord,'
so many years assessor, would believe.
! contend that my explanation is reason
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

CENTREFflLE, iowa., july, Zlsk CZ.
MEssRs. EDIToTs:--As Mr.. Henry
Allen is now candidate for Lucas,
Clarke. Monroe, and Wapello counties,
thought few lines from me might
prove beneficial TO him in his election
And to benefit him the most, think
had better give you few incidents in his
Political career, while he was resident
OF this place. First in The summer of
lS4S, Mr.. Allen took the responsibility
on himself to call the Democracy Of this
county together for The purpose of nom.
mating a candidate for Representative
and Prosecuting Attorney. A large col.
lection of the Democracy (assembled in
cabin IL feet square, consisting Of 8
men from town and vicinity, were called
to order by Henry Allen, and without,
any further preliminaries proceeded to
nominate candidates for said Offices
Whereupon Mr.. Allen received nomin-
alton Tor prosecuting Attorney, and he
tough. bravely for the Democratic party
during that summer. Well, the mex,
summer there were to be some more men
elected in this county. Mr.. Allen. true
TO his interest called another convention
and we all thong every thing was going
on finely until the day the convention
met, when Mr.. Allen found he could get
no office; whereupon he kicked up row
in the convention, turned outside the
ranks, and brought out men as independ-
ent candidates and canvassed this county
up and down went into every house
where there was man, and done all he
possibly could TO destroy the organization
OF the party which he had used such
means to organize. These are faets
which cannot be disputed. Now, one
thing | want to know; can men calling
themselves Democrats in your District
supper, man who has thus shown
himself so devoid of principles!
.#...H VIDI.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
FOR CONGRESS,
PHILIP VIELE, Of Lee Co.
Keen il before the People!

Thai The Democratic State Central
Commiffee in their Address say that:
"Before we can expel our present
mixture of paper we must manage In
.ome wav to have a HORSE CUR
PENCY. The ME.ANEST will al
ways flow into our markets first, as nat.
uraIlv as SCUM rises 10 the surface OF
boiling water"
KEEP TT BEFORE THE PEG.
PIE! Tha, the Wing party are in Ia
yor Of a Safe and Sound system OF
Free Banking in Iowa, and that by this
means only can we expel This "seum
from our markets. .s....
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEG
PIE! That the Democratic party are
opposed to any alteration in our State
Constitution; which, on account OF It's
narrow. contracted provisions IN reia'
ton TO corporations, is complete par
TO the prosperity Of our State; AND that
every man that votes for the nominees
of the Democratic Party, votes against
the alteration Of the Constitution, and
a safe and sound currency!
KEEP TT BEFORE THE PEG
PIE! That the Democratic major
ity, who have controlled the Legisla.
,ure Of this State time out of mind, are
solely responsible for all the legislation,
and The policy which has originated that
legislation, and that oir only safety and
hopes OF reform are BASED upon holding
them strictly to that responsibility giving
that majority no further opportunity TO
tanner with our interests.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
WASHINGTON, July Ia.
SENATE.

Mr.. Bradbury reported bill making
i, penal offence for officers of the army
to be concerned in contracts for supply
ing the army with provisions.
The Postage Bill was read and REFER
ed.
Mr.. Morris offered resolution amend.
ing the joint resolution. requiring appro-
priation bills 10 be reported within ten
days before the day of adjournment.
A joint resolution TO loan small arms TO
to The pages of the Senate, and other
youths DESTROYS Of forming military COM
panies, was debated.
Mr.. Hale opposed the resolution As
likely to foster military spirit which al
ready elected President, and nigh. do
SO again.
The resolution was finally passed.
Mr.. German offered substitute TO The
bill for the survey Of California lanis,
which was amended and ordered 10 bs
engrossed.
The join, resolution relative 10 Spanish
residents in, New Orleans, for damages
resulting in the riots of 1851, was pass
ed.
The Deficiency bill was received from
the House and referred.
The Senate went into executive seas.
ion, and afterwards adjourned.
HOUSE.
After some unimportari business, tho
House resumed the Deficiency Bill. tho
question pending being motion to lay
on The table a motion to reconsider the
vote Of yesterday, in concurring to the
Senate amendment to the bill, making adj
dilional compensation to the Collins Line.
1t was decided Acknowledgements 90.
NAYS "a.
Mr.. German. from the Committee OH
printing. reported bill providing for the
execution of the public printing and es-
tablishing the prices thereof, thus abo..
ishing the contract system and looking to
the election of Public Printer; its con-
sidera.ion was postpone until tomorrow.
The House went into Commi!te on
the Indian Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Fitch supported an amendment
proposed by himself appropria,ing over
$4,000 due the Greek Indians for loss
es sustained during the last war by that
portion of the tribe which was friendly
and CO. operated with the United States.
The Committee rose and the House
adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

that they will pursue with alacrity the
arduous but unfortunate undertaking.
Such information justly belongs to the
Taxpayers of this county. They want
to know-and it is unquestionably their
right to know-the necessity Of having
such enormous amounts Of money thus
annually collected from us. We are
willing that all men should live, but we
are not willing ,hs, they should live too
fast. and that too at our expense.
stated last week that feared there
was something rotten in Denmark
but fear there is something rotten in
Ottumwa, or we would not hear charges
brought against absent bu. honest men,
and these charges stated too without the
least shadow of evidence in their favor.
Now this matter-if it was not for the
political capital which the party desires
10 make from these base and untru,hlul
ISLANDERS all be disposed Of, and
that too without making charges against
Innocent men that they very well know
are not here to expose their foul corrup-
ton and abuse. | do not pretend TO saw
who is innocent or who is mos. likely to
be guilty; but | do say that as fas! as
the facts of their guilt can be fairly and
fully established without a reasonable
doubt, it then becomes the duty of the
old man TO call upon them in legal
manner to appear before the proper au-
thor,ies and show cause why judgment
should not be rendered against them and
their securities, without any regard to
their political views whatever. This
kind of a course would be right and just.
and there would be no cause Of com.
plain. from any person whatever.
AEQUITAS.
Ot,u.nwa. July 10Th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
Dickens and Ramsey Contrastcd

Dickens and Ramsey Contrastcd.
The treatment of Mr.. Ramsey TO.
wards the widow of Mcmillan appears
in communication of IAN old fashion
ed Democrat" See the contrast be-
tween the men before you cast your
votes. # H.#
Martin Dickens held note against the
same estate of Mcmillan, and what did
he do! He handed his note to the adj.
ministrator, and told him he could pay il
if there was money enough, bm not TO
distress the ,Oon,an and children! -
This is no Story for political effect, but
can be proved by the Administrator, as
also the statement of IAN old fashioned
Democrat.S
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
YThe "New Editor" may be per.


mi..ed 10 say that he has become can
didate, as set forth in his card in another
column, and wishes his friends. if he
has any TO take notice Of the fact. as the
very brief time before the election will
prevent a canvass of the county. En-
ula.ing the course of our neighbor over
the way. he will be very modest in re-
gard to himself, SO far as the columns OF
she paper are concerned, so that if any
very good thing is said of candidates, il
will be understood as having no neces-
sary personal application. Merely pre-
missing in the shortest possible limits
that all the bad stories or illusions that
have appeared about him in the Republic
or that may hereafter appear there OF
slsewh here, are stories for political effect,
he will submit his fate to the People Of
the county.
A residence of over three years here
has made him acquainted to some extent,
and 30 far as his political opinions, 4!
they should be deemed important in
connection with the Office he seeks) are
concerned, he begs to refer to the col
umns Of this paper during his brief con
necsion with it. as affording the fullest
and probably the most satisfactory evi
dence or that subject. a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
WASHINGTON, July IA.

George c. Washington. nominee Of
the Naive American party for Vice
President. has published letter, decli-
ming the same, he says he esteems Scott
for his spotless character. and his frank,
manly and courteous manner; for his
military services, by which the character
of his country has been elevated at home
and abroad. He concludes 6y saying
that the candidates Of the Wing Natio nal
Convention will receive his most hearty
support.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
state, Congressional and County.
Our candidates are all good men, and

State, Congressional and County
Our candidates are all good men. and
every way worthy of vigorous sup.
port, none the less so from their indie.
pendent position. Read the cards Of
Martin Dickens and Lewis Leib careful
iy; they will explain satisfactorily TO ev-
cry impartial IMAM the personal matters
to which they relate. Henry Allen took
occasion in Green Township to insinua.e
that w. H. H. Lind was an abolition
isl. We are advised from a source that
10 entitled to confidence, that DR.. Lind
10 consistent Wing aud most worthy
man. The stories about these and 9TH
er candidates are all CANNON. No one
can estimate the importance Of electing
these men. Let no Wing or friend oil
the ticket stay away from the polls
We repeat that this is all that is neces-
sary 10 ensure lite success.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
NO. XXXVII.
From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress-First
Session.

o06bluus
WASHINGTON, July IL. .
SENATE.
The resolution authorizing Chicago 10
excavate a portion Of the the reservation
to improve Chicago river, was engrossed I.
After some unimportant business the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House resumed the consideration
OF The bill to amend postage law. The
first section provides that newspaper and
periodicals not weighing over two ounces,
when sent to actual subscriber within the
State where published, shall be entitled
to the reduction as provided.
The I'd section provides that books
bound or unbound, not weighing over 4
ounces, shall be deemed mailable matter.
chargeable by weight, and shall b weigh
ed when dry; publishers are permitted
to exchange free of postage and TO send
to subscribers enclosed in tleir publica-
ton bills and receipts free; weekly papers
TO be sent to subscribers within the coun-
ty where published free.
Section provides how the postage,
&C., on papers is TO be pre-pai2: other
provisions are unirportant.
Pending the vote on the amendment,
the House went into committee Of the
whole and took up the Deficiency bill
and passed the Senate amendment giving
additional compensation 10 the Collins
line; ayes IA, nays IS.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

have some face to ask their votes for
an office Cor which you are not and new
er will be qualified TO fill, and then they
may cleo. you and not Till then. More
anon. AN OLD FASHIONED DEMOCRAT.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
MoNTGomERy. Ala. Julv l:

The Southern Rights Committee deba-
ted till midnight,the resolutions. one for
separate organization, the other support
ing Pierce. The Committee to-day have
decided to nominate third candidate, &
recommend the Unionists to pursue any
course they may think proper.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

n The card Of DR.. CHARLES LEIB
wiz be found in another column. The
DR.. 10 from the Medical School Of Phil
adelphia, one of The oes. in the country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

uTherc is good deal of enquiry
about the amount Of orr County debt.
we are Informed though not officially,
ahs. the sum Of eS,64S,46 has been as.
cerssined.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22
ST RAY n.

IRON the subscriber living in Ottum-
Il wa, bright red heifer calf, 2 years
old this last Spring, marked with nick in
one ear. Any person knowing where il
may be found will confer favor by infor-
ming David Sands or the subscriber.
July, 18th 1852. 8. SAMSON.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-22

WAGON Boxes for sale at
w WARDEN & LEIaHToMs.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-02-27
REMnVAI..

TIME Subscribers have removed their Works from
il corner of Uuion and Exchange Stree s. to the large
and commodous Steam buildings, witt in few rods Of
q Grand Junction Depor, where they prepared TO
furnish to order Engine and Had Laihes, Power and
Hand Planes slabbng Machines. Upright Drills, Boring
Mills Bayles aten Rotary Cloth Presses, German Ro-
tary Pulling Mills; Screw Cutting Machines, with or
wi hont Gates Patent DIE s. The superiority
of Gates Dies over those heretofore used consists in
their Cutting a Peffect ScreD,- whether OF square
Thread by passing the iron be cut, which
requires no swedging previous preparation the
dies cut the thread out of solid iron witt out raising il
in the leasand in their simplicity greater durability
rapidy and perfection Of work, and little liability to
get out of order
Also, JOB WORK, of all descriptions, such Geer-
ing Skating, Saw AIbors, Screw and G. Cutting Iron
Planning, God Turning and Saving, u.s., &c. Scroll
Chucks furnished at manufacturers prices.
WOODBURY., LIGHT & co.
Worcester.Dec. 23d. 1851. dec24 dw3m