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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
American Ingenuity.

An English paper publishes series of
lectures on American ingenuity, recently
delivered in England by Captain Nc
kinon, of the British Navy. The fy..-
lowing is an extract: sac .a .-.s#
"He thought there was someting orlgi-
nal in the American mind, and that as
tar as invention went, they were the first
in the world. This was 10 be attributed
to verious sauses, and they were more
inventive then The English, for the fol.
loving reasons:
II man invented anything in this
county, he was looked upon as a projec-
tor, and his olforts did not meet with
encourage ment; but there, if he invented
anything, ever SO little, he was considered
a great man taken in hand by influential
men, aud made a fortune. He knew
several who had amassed large sums,
from el,OOO TO 100000. He would
like TO see an Englishman do that--he
would be laughed at if he expected II.
(Applause. The first invention he
would speak OF, was one that amused
him very much. He saw large ship
which was coming TO Europe with wheat,
and alongside was very curious thing,
like mud machine, aud several bags
full OF grain. He was verv much aston.
lshed, and went on board TO examine the
machine, which he found to be a grain
elev ator, which was intended to pump
the grain from the barges into the
big ship. He a. first laughed at it, aud
thought i, a Yankee invention and a fib,
but when he cot on board, he found that
II pumped the grain at such an awful
pace, that it almost drowned him before
he got up the hatchway. daughter
and applause. He found it delivered
10000 bushels per hour. "Suppose, !"
said the speaker pointing to the ceiling,
''ihere was great hole up there-it
would send the grain a. such an awful
pace that we shouldn't all get out. for we
should be drowned quite half of -
Great laughter.)
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

TOMATO FIGs.-The following is the,
method OF preserving tomatoes in Ber.
muda. and there by manufacturing a sweet
preserve something like figs.
"Take six pounds of sugar to one
peck (or sixteen pounds) Of the Fruit,
scald and remove the skin of the fruit in
the usual way, cook them over fire,
their own juice being sufficient without
the addition of water, until the sugar PEN
etrates and they are clarafed, they are
then shaken out spread on dishes, fiat
tened, and dried in the sun.
A small quantity of the syrup should
be occasionally sprinkled over them
whilst drying after which pack them
down in boxes treating each layer with
powdered Sugar. The Syrup is alter
wards concentrated and bottled for use.
They keep from year to year. and re.
tain their flavor surprisingly, which is
nearly that of the best quality of the fresh
figs. The pearshaped or single toma-
toes answer the purpose best. Ordinary
brown sugar may be used, large por-
lion of which is retained in syrup.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

Mr.. Warland, editor of the Lowell
Courier, who was Gen. Scott in the
Mexican compaign,, truthfully says:
"There are very few distinguished man
in this county who possess a more
popular or winning address, that Gen.
Scott. His personal bearing instantly
attracts to him all whom he chances to
meet-and this without any respect of
person, rank or condition. The private
soldier or citizen stands before him upon
the same level with the commander of
brigades or divisions. Each is received
with the utmost cordiality and urbaniiy,
and at the same time with inimilable
dignity and grace, whether in the
camp or in the parlor. In this respect
he present marked contrast to many
military men, whose stiffness and hauleur
las if the finer feelings were cramped
up in their uniforms-lhey can never lay
aside. The expression of the Generals
eye, on ordinary occasions, is mild and
gentle, but when the drum beats and the
war horse rushes to the field, it kindles
with unwonted briliancy, as if the heart
of the gallant hero were speaking from
it,"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
MIR. Pierce and Internal Inn
prOVementS.

The papers in support Of Gen. Pierce
apologize for his vote against the River
and Harbor Bill of / S36. by calling it ga
log rolling affair." Was il so! Gen.
Jackson sanctioned it, and the House Of
Representatives passed it. Were they
corrupt! The truth appears to be, that
Gen. Pierce, while in Congress, uniform.
ly opposed all bills from Internal I'm.
provements by the General Government.
and his opposition was constant, unfalter-
ing, unmiligated. He was in Congress,
nine yerrs, four in the House of Rep
resentatiyes, and five in the Senate.
Ouring the very session of 1896, at
which he opposed the River and Harbor
Bill, we find his vote recorded against.
the Cumberland road bills; and another,
bill making appropriations for improve
ment of certian harbors therein men,
lioned-both of which bills passed Con-
gress, and soere approved by General
Jackson. Were these bills all log. roll
ling affairs, and were Congress and Gen.
Jackson both bought up by them. The
record shows that, from first to last
from his entrance into Congress to his
withdrawal from public life, he belonged
to that straight-laced, but happily not
over-numerous sect of ultra democratic
partizans, who would not vote away
dollar of the revenue, though every harbor
in the country were rendered impossible
by sand bars, and .snags and sawyers
destroyed every steamboat on our rivers.
-Galena Gazette.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
QUEER MIsrAKE.-some very funny

QUEER MIsTAKE.-Some very funny
mistakes arise from want of Information
respecting the identity of the Locofoco
candidate for President. A few days
since farmer, residing in one of the
towns in this county, who frequently
brings hay to this market for sale, and
has often disposed of it to the firm of
Hawkins e. Pierce, livery stable keepers,
came in few days after the Locofoco
nominations were made, and being anx.
ious to know who the candidate of his
party was, inquired of friend for that
information, anG was told that i. was
Pierce. s.s ....
"Well," said the old gentleman after
rejecting a moment, II should have
liked it better had i. been Hawkins
but | suppose we must 60 H." This
awkward mistake occasioned some little
tttering among the by ISLANDERS, but his
friend explained to him tha. i. was
man up in New Hampshire by the same
name-Oswego Times.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
DEVOTED TO POLITICS, GENERAL NEWS, LIT
OTTUMWA, IOWA, THURSDAY, JULY 80, 1852

muskets, as if they dis,rusied themselves
Having gone through the semblance OF
obedience and fidelity to discipline, they
thought they had done their duty, and
that the heart might now be left to its
own course. And the hearts of all spoke
with one voice. At first thrill of feel
ing ran through the battalion, then few
muskets ware lowered, then greater
number, and finally, the whole, while a
cry of "Viye rEmpereur" issued from
every mouth, which was replied to by a
shout from the grenadicrs of the guard,
in the distance. of ..Vive the fifth regi-
ment Of the line Some of the officers
Quilted the ranks and took the road to
Grenoble, that they might not be carried
away by the emotion of their com mpanies,
while others wiped their eyes, sheathed
their swords, and yielded to the general
coniagion. The soldiers quitting the
ranks, rushed along with the people to
surround the Emperor, who opened his
arms to receive them, while his own faith.
tul soldiers following the example, has
tened TO the spot, and mingled in one
group and one acclamation with those of
the fifth. 1t was the junction of Ftance,
past and present, embracing each other at
The call of glory--ihe involuntary sedi-
lion OF hearts. Napolean had conquered
by disarming himself; his name alone
had done battle. From this moment
France was re-conquered, the trial had
been made, the example given. Alta dis
lance people might oe faithful to duty,
but when near, enthusiasm would sieze
on all; the example of the fifth regiment
was worth more TO the Emperor than the
detection of ten armies.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

ANECDoTE OF GEN. ScoTT.--The Te-
cumseh Mich. Herald relates the fol-
lowing anecdote:
"a citizen OF ou. town gives remark
m ade by Gen. Scott at Fort George, in
1919. A British flag was sent to the
Amarican army. The courier was sent
to Gen. SCOTS tent, and said to him:-
Our General has sent me with this flag
to request that you surrender to him,
for if you DO not, he shall be compelled
to storm the fort, and he will not be
responsible for the Indians" The reply
OF Gen. Scott was this; "Tell your
General to come and storm the fort, and
| will be responsible for the Indians.,'' q
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
MISCELLANY,
WHO is MY NEIGHBOR?
BY WIN. CUTLER.

Thy neighbor? 1t is he whom thou
Hast power to aid and bless
Whose aching heart and burning brow
Thy soothing hand may press.
Thy neighbor? 'Tis the fainting poor,
Whose eye with want is dim
Whom hnnger sends from door todoor-
Go thou ard succor him.
Thy neighbor? IT'S that weary man
Whose years are at their brlm--
Bent low with sickness, caae and pain
Go thou and comfort him.
Thy neighbor? 'Tis the heart bereft
OF every earthly gem;
Widow and orphan helpless left
Go thou and comfort them
Thy neighbor? Yonder toiling slave,
Fettered in thought and limb
Whose hopes are all above the grave
Go thou and ransom him.
Where'er thou meetest human form
Less favored than thy own,
Remember It's thy neighbor worm,
Thy brother or thy son.
Oh, pass not, pass not needless by,
Perhaps thou canst redeem
The breaking heart from misery
Go share thy lot with him.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

New YoRK.-Moses III. Grinnell,
the only Webster Delegate 10 the Ma.
uonal Convention from New York, says
lne city will give Scott TEN THOU
SAND MAJORITY!
Mr.. Grinnell is host in himself.--
No private individual in the State oi
New York stands higher in the eslima.
tion of his fellow citizens, and he is moi
apt TO make random assertions on such
matters.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

BABIES INTERDIcTED.-The ST. Paul
Pioneer says that an Ordinance will be
passed by the town of st. Paul prevent
ing babies under two years of age ir om
being taken to church during service -
If the council don't pass such an ordi.
nance the church authorities should.
There is nothing more out of place than
a squalling baby in worshiping con-
gregation. There is nothing al all edi-
flying about it, and those who carry their
noisy babies to church should be told it's
not agreeable. e.--Dubuque Herald.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
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 him. 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. ID.
Ottumwa. March q. lS52.tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

Hon. John P. Kennedy, Of Baltimore.
has been appointed Secretary of the
Navy, IN place OF Mr.. Graham. resigned.
Mr. Kennedy was. formerly a member
Oh Congress from Baltimore. and pos
sesses an honorable reputation in the
literary world.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

The Rochester papers announce the
arrival in that vicinity of tribe of Gip-
sizes. They are distinguished by the
wild freedom which characterizes the
race-anc their horses, dogs and foxes
lie down together. unclaimed and uncurb-
ed, IN Imitation of the unrestrained Free
dom of their masters. @
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
MASONIC.

THE STATED communication of Olive
Il Branch Lodge, No. IN, will be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 26th day of July, att o'clock
Z. Nj. A punctual attendance of all the
members is requested. Brethren of good
standing in all regular Lodges arerespectful-
ly invited to attend.
WIN. P. M. GRlGGS. Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

ALL FOR ScoTT.-A friend brought US
IN this this morning list of ten subscri-
bers, seven OF whom he declared from
his own personal knowledge had been
locoiocos up TO the nomination of Gen.
Scott. The is the way the ball iolls.-
Gin. Atlas. na
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

WA London statician. in speaking Of
the people who are up all night, divides
them into three classes s-Editors Bakers
and street Prostitutes" Commitments
~ to the press--isn't isi
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

ATTOR RNEY AT LA w

.# OTTUMwA, IOWA.
NILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court. ssa. ..
Having the appointment of NOTARY PUB
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
! Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &C.,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAN-
CtNG, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

n Reputation is like snow--the
purer it is the more easily it is sullied.--
A little cursing and. swearing would not
have hurt Patrick Henry's character at
all. Had Washington INDUCED in a
d|n or two it would have made a
spot upon his character as big as a .'Poor
Mans Plaster"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
MASONIC.

"A. THE stated communication of Or
xK TUMwA LoDGE No. l6, will be held
/VN at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 29th day of July at z o'clock P. M.
A punctual attendance of all the members
isrequested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
TO attend. r. III. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

DThe Democratic papers complain
bitterly that the Wings iniena TO get nm
soup associations" Can't the Pierce
men retaliate by getting up candy pull.
lingse-LoMisuille Jour.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
j. w. Norris
.qaorney g. Counsellor at Lar

.4Horney g. Counsellor at Lar,
OTTuMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa.
{0tfice on Main st. same entrance as
Post Office.)
WILL attend to professional business in
Wapello and adjoining counties. Partic-
ular atttueion given to collecting and Sc
curing debts. Real Estate and other agea-
cies solicited. ,.....
Jan. 29th. l652.ly .... ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

gGrease on Trees ia said 10 be ex.
ceiient not merely for their preservation
against insects, but will make them grow
much more rapidly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
v Louis Napolean, the little, has gi

H Louis Napolean, the little, has Civ
enhis brother gambler and roue, in Lon
don Count D'Orsay. an appointment as
superintendent Of the iine arts. to the
Elysee, with salary of $4,000 a year.
just now they have all the points Of the
game, high low, Jack and the game
but somebody will turn up knave pres.
emily, and beat'em.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

UNITED STATES NAvY.--The Navy
Register for 1852 gives a list of war yes-
sells now in the service of Uncle Sam.
They stand thus in the aggregate by
Glasses.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
RIVER IMPROVEMENT CON-
VENTION.

In pursuance of previous notice a
Convention of Delegates from diferen
counties of the Des Moines Valley, me
at Onumwa, Wapello county, on the
23d day of July, 1852. and organized
temporarily by appointing WIN. HIGGINs,
of Davis county, President, and A. E
Dudok Bousquet, of Marion county, Sec
retary.
On motion of John Pumroy. Esq, a
committee of five was appointed to nom
mate permanent officers to preside during
The sl,tings os the Convention, consis.
ting of the following named gentlemen:
John Pumroy and E. Washburn, of Wa.
pello: James Jordan and IF. Heffleman,
of Van Buren,, and John White, of Ma.
haska.
On motion of J. ii. d. Street, com
niitee of fifteen was appointed, from
the different sections of the Valley, TO
report TO the Convention Resolutions and
business. That committee consisted of
the following named gentlemen; I'll. p.
Scholte, of Pella; j. III. ID. Street, OF
lumwa; e. A. M. Swazey, Pennington;
Lyon Williams, Red Rock; L. A. Chorn,
klrkville; Samuel Paden, Davis county;
n
Robert Smith, Polk Township; John b.
Gray, Monroe county; S. Wilkin, w.
+. Canaan, Marion county; ]. ID. Ba-
ker. DIR. P. Walker, Van Buren, county,
b. c. Turman, Davis county;J. White,
Mahaska county.
On motion the convention adjourned
10 o'clock p. M.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
ID. #. Gaylord
A U ITO N E ER,
oTTUMMA. IOWA.

0TTUMWA, IOWA.
f"I ILL attend tomaking sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
ON business May 10th, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

SPECIE EXPORTED. The amount of
Specie exported from the lst of January
10 the 30th of June was $l0,5lS, ,262.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
Henry r.. Porter,

A TT o Il n Y AT LAW,
HAVING permanently located in o :
IL tulnwa, tenders his services to the
citizens of Wapello and adjoining counties.
, REFERENCES:
Strict attention to books and business.
June 10th, 1852. If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
Millenery & DresSnaking.
MRS, SARAH Wage

LATE Of st. Louis, tenders her services
as Millener and Fashionable Dressmaker to
the Ladies' of Ottumwa and vicinity. Al
so pressing and bleaching. Residence in
the Conner house on Second street.
May 9th 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
$500 PER ANNUM, In ADVANCE.

OF this convention, at Iowaville, on the
lst day of September next.
Whereupon the following named gen.
,!emen were appointed to fill the blank
IN the resolution, of the committee 20
call for Information from the Improve.
ment Board: A. E. Dudok Bousquet
A. d. Wood, ]. d. Baker, E. Wash.
turn, Gen. E. A. M. Swazey.
The following named gentlemen afte,
the adoption OF the resolutions were ap.
pointed committees of Vigilance. in theil
respective counties, under the 4lh reso.
luton.
... COMMITTEES OF VIGILANCE.
Lee County, w Cleghorn, L Hen.
kle, Lewis Crow. ... ..-. .
Fan Buren-E A NJ Swazey, G
Dibble, G Schram. s... ~.
Dauis-S Il Caldwell, F G Humble,
L. Hamilton. -. ....
WapeNo-Levi jenkins, E Washburn,
DR. S p Yeoman.
Nahaska-G M White, II w Neely,
DR. E A Boyer.
Narion-Henry p Scholte, s Math.
ews, Wilson Stanley.
Nonroe--S It Stevens, John b Gray,
w B Bedell.
appanoose--Joseph Delay, VIM S
Manson, Joseph Harris.
Jasper--W l. Baston, r E Teter,
d Hiskey.
Polk-Thomas Mitchell, DIR. Levi
Hall, DR.. Brooks.
Boone--Judge McConkev, Jno. Hau.
ser, Adam Roster. ....
Warren-A Barker, L Haskell, l.
Chandler. ... ..
Madison-L Piizer, A d Jones.
Mcpherson.
Decafr-Nels OH Wescoat, o N Kel.
iOBS, IL ID 1NUtsOiI. 49,. IS
Keokuk--M M Croker, DR. Alexan-
der, Helm. ..-....
Lucas B Layton, Simeon Chap
man. M B Miller.
Wayne--Thomas Mcpherson, DR..
McCarty, nj Richmond.
Clark Co., Missouri-Capt. w Nc
Key, George Gray, DR. A w Wayland.
On motion of Ii. p. Scholte, it was
ResolUed, That it is the opinion and
wish of this Convention, that no new
work shall be commenced, before the
works already commenced, are finished.
On motion the Convention adjourned
till Z o'clock, p. M. -............
o'clock, p. M.
Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
On motion of Gen. Swazey, it was
ResoiUed, That the Committee of five
under the sixth resolution, be in.
structed to invite the Board of Improve
ment TO attend the adjourned meeting of
this Convention. And the Vigilance
Committees, and the People of the
whole Valley, are requested to meet this
Convention at its adjourned meeting.
On motion of John ID. Baker, it was
RESOLVED, That all of the counties ia.
vorable to the Improvement be requested
to send delegates to the adjourned Con-
vention.
On motion of III. P. Scholte. it was
Resoived, That the proceedings of
The present Convention be published in
the papers of Ottumwa and of the
whole Valley, without distinction OF par.
ty; and that the Convention be now ad-
journed ill the appointed time and place,
under the happy and grateful acknowl-
edgement of the peaceful and brotherly
spirit in which both Wings and Demo-
Gratis are united in the prosecution of the
work Of the Improvement of the Des
Moines River.
S. p. YEOMANS, Prest.
s. w. SUMMERS, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
DR.. Charles Leib,

TNenders his professional services to the
IL citizens of Ottumwa and vicinity
Office two doors east of w. L. Orr's Drug
store. Residence on second street, one
door east of J. T. Baldwin's.
Ottumwa, July 22nd so.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29
VOL. 4----NO. 3S.---WHOLE NO. 1874.
Business Cards.


TENDERS his services to the citizens
of O;tumwa and vicinity.
Office at his residence on the South East
corner of the Public Square, in the Carter
property.
May 1lth, 1852. ...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-07-29

Mahaska county.
On motion the convention adjourned
TO 2 o'clock p. M.
2 O'Clock, p. M.
The committee appointed to report
TO the convention permanent officers re-
ported for President, DIR. S. P. YEO-
MANS; Vice Presidents, III. p. Scholte,
William Dunlap; Secretary, s. w.
Summers, which report was unanimous
ly adopted. DR.. Yeomans upon taking
the chair addressed the convention in an
eloquent and able manner, explaining the
object of the convention, and also giving
his views as to the proper course to be
pursued by the people Of the Valley.
On motion of E. Washburn, il was
unanimously
Resoived, That all persons present be
requested to participate in the proceed
ings of this convention.
The committee appointed TO prepare
business for the convention reported the
following and resolutions, which were u
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The immediate navigation
of the Des Moines River is cf vital i'm
portalce to the interests of the People
of the Des Moines Valley, therefore
be il
ResolUed, That the interests of the
growing population of the Des Moines
Valley demands prompt and speedy
opening of the Des Moines River; and
that therefore the people in the Valley
unite cordially for The purpose OF effect
ing the removal of every obstruction, be
il artificial or natural.
ResolUed, Tha, the River Commis.
sioner be and he is hereby requested to
have said Instructions removed by the
LIST day of October next, and that in tu-
ture, in constructing dams, the locks for
the same be first put in, SO as not to OBJ
siruct navigation.
Resolped, That should said said OBJ
struclions not be removed, as requested,
by the LIST day of October, we believe it
to be The duty of the people to take the
matter into their own hands aud effect
The same; and we hereby pledge our.
selves, without distinction of party, to
cooperate in effeciing this desirable OBJ
ject. ~. .u
Rtselred, That there be committee
of Vigilance appointed, consisting of
three persons in each county, by this
Convention, whose duty it shall be to
watch the progress of the Improvement
of the River, and the removal of the old
dams, to report every important fact
through the newspapers of the Valley,
TO call conventions or meetings in every
county interested in the Improvement,
when they may think the interests of
the same requires it.
ResoiUed, Tha, we pledge ourselves
not to rest until we can have the free
navigation of the River for steam and
fiat boats, in an ordinary stage Of water.
Rts0iUed, That this convention APP
point committee of five persons to
wait upon the improvement Board, and
request the Board to communicate TO
said committee what contracts are now
in force as to said Improvement; what
amount Of money has been expended;
how much money the Treasurer now
has unappropriated, and how much land
Of the grant remains unsold.
Rssolued, That said committee be re-