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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
THE DIES MONIES COURIER.
AMERICAN VALLEY, CAL, }
January 2Slh, 1852.

EDITORS OF THE CoURIER:-Perhap
as am a stranger i, is presumption on
my part to address letter 10 you. But
thinking that my small budget of news
in regard to the things as they are in
this Golden Land, would interes. your
readers, shall attempt to give it.
There is quite a contrast between the
dead Of winter in Iowa, and the dead OF
winter here, whilst you are all lowering
around log fire there, we are quite
comfortable here with our coats of from
morning till night Farmers here are
now putting in their grain, and making
their gardens. One man is sowing 81
900 acres of Barley, which IS the princi-
pal grain sowed; and there is Wheat and
Oats being put in. The crops SO far
look fla,iering, and Farmers anticipate q
large return from their labor,
We have mus Far had a very dry win.
| scr. The first winter rain commenced
in November, and rained but a short
time, since which, we have had occasion
ally few showers, and now it is beauti,
full growing weather.
In consequence Of the drvness of the
| winter, many miners have been serious.
ly disappointed, as many had vas'
quantity of dirt thrown up, and were
anxiously wishing for water to wash it
A great many are going home with
'.Piles," and great many with none
The miners average 81 per day. La
boring hands, on farm, get from s75 to
800 per month, and boarded. Cattle
are worth from 500 TO $3.50 per yoke.
Good mich cows sell readily for $500
each. Horses are worth from $50 to
$500 each. saw span OF horses and
common wagon, the other day, offered
for 5000, the horses were about 8 hands
high and in good order. All kinds OF
grain is high. Barley is worth 500 per
hundred pounds, Oats Sl0a, and Wheat
$40. There are great many persons
going to the Atlantic States for their fam.
lilies, who calculate TO make this State
their permanent residence; and will bring
stock of all kinds over the Plains with
them 10 sell on their arrival here.
j. E. McCHESNEY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
New Advertisements.

The attention of our readers are res
pectfully invited to the card of EARLE &
LEE, Daguerreans, in another column
Being thoroughly acquainted with their
business, they expect liberal patronage.
Give then. call and see for your.
selves.
1 See card of the High School
Mr.. BILLINGS is young man of good
morals; and is well qualified to impari in
strnction in the various branches emu
mera!ed in his card. Give him trial
and satisfy yourselves.
See the advertisement of Ill. G. EAT.
ON. The property which he offers fol
sale is eligibly situated, and deserves the
attention of those wishing TO purchase
See the advertisement of N. TINDELL
also, OF Executors Sale.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

would just say to the gentlemen, are you
ready! The first act in the grand
Drama "ridicuio" is, "prepare TO puck
err" This you can do before Knapp
comes along. and thus geta good ready,
and be on the look. out, for, before you
are aware OF il, the second command
will come, 'pueker," and then, almost as
quick as lightning from the clouds, the
awful command, to ",ohistlc," and then
woe unto the leader, who neglects to
whistle and shout, and the s.sheep" that
neglects TO come, for he is sure to be ex-
communicated and cast out of the fold
We think, Mr.. Knapp and his "three
or four" had better be stirring around.
He may find that the sheep do no, know
his whistle, and are not content TO follow
'.yolUes M sleeps elothing.'' You
have kept up such an almighty whistling,
and shouting, for while back, that ma
ny fear that you have frightened all the
sheep a,cay. But in all candor, fellow
citizens, American frecmen, country men.,
OF The immortal Washington, what do
you think of the real feelings and senti-
mems of Mr.. Knapp? Are they liber-
al! are they patriotic! are they such as
should find Judgment in an American
heart? glowing with a love of civil liber-
ty and equal rights Are they such as
should fill the breast, and actuate the
heart of Judge oh your bench, entrust-
ed, TO agteat extent, with your property,
happiness and lives!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
ARRIVAL OF THE ARCTIC.
NEW York. March s.

The Arctic arrived this morning, with
dates from Liverpool to the 25th ult.-
The Niagara reached Liverpool on the
25th, at noon.
ENGLAND.
The Conservative Proteclionist Min.
try is established.
Earl Derby, formerly Lord Stanley, is
Prime Minister.
The ministerial crisis absorbs the at
tention of The British public.
Lord John Russel's resignation was
accepted by the Queen on the 2lst of
February. Lord Derby was sent for on
the 23d. when he submitted the list of
the cabinet TO the Queen, and kissed
hands on his appointment to office. The
following compose the Cabinet:
First Lord Of the Treasury and Prime
Minister, Earl Derby.
Secretary of the Home Department,
VIM. Walpole.
Secretary of The Foreign Department,
Lord Malmsbury.
Secretary of the Colonial Department,
Sir John Pakenham. -* 'f
Lord Chancellor, Lord Sugden.
Lord President, Earle Lonsdale.
Lord Privy Seal, Lord Lynahurst.
President of Board of Control, Mr..
Herries. tFat
Prcsiden, of Board of Trade, Mr..
lIenly. ts o !sfr. a ra.
First Lord of the Admiralty. Duke Of
Northumberland. ea SD
Post Master General, Earl Hardwicke,
Lord Lyndhurs. declined to accept Of
fee. r
Bolh Houses OF Parliament met on
NJ onday and received the formal an
nouncement of the new Ministry, when
they adjourned till Friday.
The new reform and other bills, which
were peculiarly government measures,
are considered defunc, for the moment.
Prior to the departure of the steamer, the
question was whether Lord Derby would
go on with the same House, or dissolve
Parliament; probably the dissolution will
be postponed till next summer.
FRANCE.
The only inciden. attracting notice
was the arrest of NJ. Baroche, one OF
the trustees of the Orleans property, on
charge of circulating sedi.ious pnblica-
tons.
The allclged pro,es. Of the autocrat
addressed to Napoleon, is suspected to
be withou: foundation.
NJ. Dupin has declined to stand for
The Legislative Assembly.
The Secretary Of the Pacha Of Egyp.
is in Paris on special mission.
The Bank Of France is about 10 re-
luce the rate of discount to 3 per cent.
Bourse, Elves 100 fr. 80 centimes.
ADDITIONAL ENGLISH NEWS.
Lord Lansdowne, in the House OF
Lords, and Lord j. Russell, in the House
of Commons, both declare that they
would resist any attempt to reinforce the
duty on corn. @
Generally speaking, the new ministry
is well received, a report prevailed, how
ever, tina. the opposition would refuse
the vote of supplies until Lord Derby
announces the principles on which The
new administration would act.
The elections in Paris were TO take
place on the 29th February and LIST OF
March.
The illustrated News" had been
stopped at the French Post Office.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

SENATE,

Mr.. Seward presented petitions agains,
the restoration Of flogging in the Navy.
Forty petitions were presented against
Woodwork g. Parker's patent.
Mr.. Soule presented resolution oil
the Legislature of Louisiana, asking an
appropriation for removal of distractions
in the Mississippi river.
MIR. Cass presented a memorial from
Pittsburgh against intervention by foreign
nations to put down people struggling for
liberty.
Mr.. Broadhead presented a petition
from Montgomery county, Pa, asking a
modification of the tariff of 1916.
A bill regulating the coinage Of silver,
was presented from the Finance Com
mittee; ii provides for the coinage of hall
dollars OF the weight of 1872 grains, and
quarter dimes and half dimes; said coin
to be legal tender in payments not ex-
ceeding 5 dollars. Gold or silver to be
cast in bars or ingots, of either pure met
al of standard fineness, of weight OF Q, 3
5, or 10 ounces; it also provides for the
coinage Of 50 gold pieces.
The Iowa Railroad Bill was taken up,
and after being discussed at some length
was postponed until Wednesday next.
Mr.. Clarke gave notice of his intention
to call up his resolutions on Intervention
tomorrow, to enable Senator Seward te
speak thereon. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Homestead Bill. An.
other discussion on the Presidential
question isprogressing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
9 9 9 q 9 9 "
In n Few Weeks

We shall have to send for lot of pa
per, and we shall consider it ar especial
favor TO receive little money from those
who are indebted to US on subscription,
Job work, and advertising. We hope
our patrons will respond to this call in q
a becoming manner, and not wait for us
to dun them in person. Any ofour agents
who may have collected money Tor us
will please forward it to US by mail
Money may be sent at our risk, where
the sender takes the Post Masters GER
,ificaie. ..s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
PHILADELPHIA, March 5


The Methodist Convention adjourned
sine die late last night. A resolution
was passed peti,ioning The General Con-
ference for lay representation and oppos-
ed to any alteration Of the Episcopal iii
nerancy of the Church.
A great demonstration of the Wings
took place at Metropolitan Hall. New
York, in favor of Webster for the Presi.
dency. Resolutions and addresses were
offered to the people of the United States,
setting forth the difficulty and danger
which will attend the administration OF
the Government during the next four
years, and the importance ofplacing the
reins Of Government in firm hands, and
OF one guided with the wise experience OF
the past and sagacious foresight of the
future. Tie resolutions submitted Mr..
Webster TO the consideration of the Ma
tional Convention. Messrs. Choa.e and
Thayer addressed the meeting.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

CALIFORNIA EMIGRANTs VIA. THE 18TH
Mus.-We copy the following notice to
emigran,s from the Panama Echo: 1--WE
have conversed with very many Of the
passengers now here, and ascertained
that the amount of funds calculated upon
by them. to defray their expenses to San
Francisco, fell far below the liable cost.
They say. that the general impression o.
their own communities is defective in
the same way. Once more, then, we
would say, that no man, desiring to 60
to California, should have one cent less
than $3.50 after arriving at Chagres,
even for travelling in the cheapest style.
Parties should have lust as much in pro-
portion for each individual member
Those who have it to bring, should not
come with less than $300-and those
who have not $3.50, had much better stay
at home whatever their situation be.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
A. EARLE.
EARLE & LEE.
DAGUERREAN ARJI,STs

D.HGUERREAN ARTISTS,
II AVE taken rooms for shor. time
IL over Dir. Hawley's Store, in this
place. and are now prepared to produce
Miniatures in the latest and most impro-
we'd style; and which, for delinealion Of
features. cannot be excelled. All .hosa
who are DESTROYS of having Portrait Of
themselves relatives, or friends, will
please give us a call, and examine our
specimens, and judge for themselves
Miniatures put in Locke.s, Breastpins,
Finger Rings, &c.
~ Call and look a. our specimens.
Oitnmwa, March 18th, '52.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
Mossreous Cusrom HOUSE AT NE,

MoNsTRous CusToM HOUSE AT New
ORLEANs-Buih for perpetual a.
nion. The largest building in the united
States is now in process OF erection al
New Orleans: It is bull. by the govern
ment as a Custom House, and made
large eaough TO include the u. S. Court
Rooms, together with the necessary
warehouses for the use of Government.
The building covers some two acres oil
ground, and is one third larger than the
capitol at Washington, as completed
with new wings. The granite for the
building is furnished from Quincy Mass
quarries. Almost all the companies al
the quarries now have contracts to furnish
the stone for this building. Il is expect
ed il will be about three years before j!
will be entirely completed.--Itisconsi
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
Wrn. m. Sewers, ESD,


of Mahaska county, as the Wing candi-
date for the Sd judicial District.
We feel that il is due the people OF
this distrc, to offer another name than
that of the nominee of the Locofoco party,
as he is man of embiuered prejudice,
and entirely unfit to fill the Office with
that degree of impartiality that should
characterize SO important station.
Mr.. Sewers is young gentleman OF
fine talents, energetic, honest and worthy,
and is considered by all lawyers to be
the best jurist in the State. With these
necessary qualifications il is with pleas
ure that we bring forward his name IN
connection with this Office, and we heart
ily recommend him TO the Wings OF The
District aud all others who are DESTROYS
of seeing this corrupt clique OF wire
workers, who brought forward his OPP
ponent, thwarted. Mr.. Knapp is one OF
the most rabid, uncompromising, and
reckless politicians in the Siate-the PHI
ant tool and willing worker OF Dodge,
ZONES a. Co., who have done more to
disgrace our State and corrupt the chan
nels Of her popular power than all other
influences combined. We say, TO the
Wings, of the Ord District. come up to
the work like men--do your duty, your
whole duty, and we have no fears oil the
result.
This is late day. we are aware to
bring forward candidate, and there IS no
time now to hold convention, but we
hope The Wings will rally TO his support.
-Fairfeid Ledger.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
LeaIay again MObbed.

New YORK. March 2.
Leahy undertook to lecture this eve-
ming on the treatment of females at Con.
fessional. Awful disclosures were prom
ised.
Soon after he began, he was interrupts
ed by some persons present, who final.
ly rushed on him with sticks, dirks, and
knives. The police in attendance in
strong force. and arrested the ringleaders,
while Leahy made his escape. and the
audience dispersed. The rioters were
principally Irish. f
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
Executors Sale
OF REAL ESTAT

o T X E A L E s T A TIE.
A LII persons interested, will take no.
IA tice, that on the second day OF the
April Term of the Wapello County
Court, will present. Petition for Lii
cense to sell the realty, belonging to the
Estate Of Madison r. Lewallen, to- wit:
Lot No. (4) Four, of Block (5) Five.
inihc Town Of Dahlonega. WapeIlo co. !,
for the payment of debts and charges.
JAMES BROHERD, Executor,
of NJ. II. Lewallen.
March 18th, lS52.-w3.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

II We see by the st. Louis papers
that X ossulh had arrived in that city on
the 9th inst, on the steamer Emperor
direct from Louisville. We presume
ere long. the papers of that city VIII be
filed to overlooking with Kossnih
speeches, and accounts of Kessuth feasts,
loud and patriotic calls for the "pracical
results" Let Hungary, alone, revere
her Illusions General, and let every A
merican heart throb with gratitude in
remembrance Of her own immortal He
roes.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
Wiz. Knapp.

t'l heard one OF these tools declare,
that "mere common soldiers had stolen
the plumes and epaulettes of the officers,
and that the only way to dispossess them
was, TO beat them at the ballot box!'--
"Why,'' said the same man Knapp,
10 me, "wc go in for our own interests!
No anti Dodge man shall haze oRfce!-
We have built up the Democratic party,
and given il oil the character and respec-
liability il ever had in this country! No
other man ca,, or shall 60 to the Senate,
but A. G. Dodge.! This Jeflersonian
Democracy" he continued, sis great
humbug! Talk OF the intelligence sof
the people! Look at them! One half
of them can neither read nor write!-
They are just like flock of sheep
vool sciU groac upon their backs, and il
by calling them clever fellows, and the
intelligent yeomanry and sovereigns. we
can get them to stand still long enough
for us to take the fleece Off we are so
much smarter than the Whigs! And"
he added, "give me three or four men in
each county seat, and have no occasion
to trouble myself about the wool-shirl
ignoramuses! All you have got to do,
when all is arranged, is to schistte, and
they will come! just shout thunder,
blood, democracy and General Jackson,
and they will go il with rush!!'--Er-
tract from Delazon Smiths speech, de-
ivered in Keokuk. 2lst Of September,
1850.
The above is fair specimen of the
feelings and sentiments of Mr.. Knapp,
in relation TO the mass Of our people
1t viii do, says he, TO call them "cleyeI
fellows" the ''independen, yeomanry,'
&c. But in reality, they are just like &
flock Of sheep, they are the ''wool-shir'
ignoramnses." And this is the man fel
citizens. entertaining such senti
ments, and openly siigmatising, and de
nouncing you as an ignorant herd Of
brnaes, unfit for his association or notice
who, now comes before you and seeks
an election at your hands, to one of the
most responsible stations in your gift
But he, according to his theory, has moth.
ing TO do with the "comn0n soldiers. =
He has his faithful sthree or four" at
each county seat, He gave them the
whistle. and they came together in cau,
Gus, announced him, and now he holds,
that all he has to do, is 10 hiss on his
leaders, and they are to ",ohistle" and
I.shOut," and the "wool-shirt ignorana-
uses wiA go Il s0ith a rash" He is SC
we'll satisfied. that this system vii. work
that he dent trouble himself to mix with
and soil his ..cloth'' and .'linen' among
the common rabhle of ''scooi-shirt igno.
ramuses, no, not he. And it is SO much
better only TO have to manage "fhree o.
four" supple tools, and through them to
manage the "ignoraif mass
But, Mr.. Knapp tells us. that this JEFF
fersonian Democracy is ALI humbug.-
Do you hear that, Democfatss You are
not to rally at the Shout Of principle
but .,ehen airs ready" they know you
don'.,) they will "aohisfis" for you, and
according to Knapp, "you will come. and
oo il with rush." for whoever the
4.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
MEDICAL NOTICE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
j cd of informing the citizens of Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and will practice in all the va
rious branches of medicine. He solicits
share OF public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience to give entire satisfac-
ton to those who may employ him. By
unremitting study and attention to this
great science he hopes to render himself
useful to the community in which no re-.
sides. Office at the Drug Store.
A. ID. v. HUEVAL, M. ID.
Ottumwa, March 4, l652.tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
l also rent or sell my
ST OR e r o o M !,
HIGH SCHOOL.

THE UNDERSIGNED respectfully
III announces to the citizens Of Otum.
wa and vicinity tina, he will open on Mon
day the 22d OF March, in the lower
school house; high school for the pur-
pose Of teaching the various branches of
an English education.
TERMS:
Small scholars learning to read, 81, 90
Reading, writing and spelling. $2.25
English Grammar, Arithmetic
Geography, with the above, $3.50
Chemistry, Astronomy, Philos-
ophy, and the higher branches OF
Mathematics, $500
E. II. BILLINGS. Principal.
Ouumwa. March Is, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress-First
Session.
,.~esn- WASHINGTON, March @.
a--r SENATE.

.ar SENATE. .
Mr.. Wade presented a resolution oil
the Ohio Legislature in favor of ship
canal around the Falls Of ST. Marie.
MIR. Gwfnn presented petition oil
settlers and miners in California in favor
OF a National Railroad from the Atlantic
to the Pacific.
Mr.. Chase presented petitions from
four thousand citizens of Ohio for ca.
nal around the Falls of Ohio. rr
HOUSE.
Mr.. Sibley introduced bill amending
the acts establishing Territorial Govern
men,s in Oregon and Minnesota.
MIR. Dean moved to reconsider the vote
Of Yesterday. by which the Missouri
Land Bill was passed, and referred to
the Committee Of the Whole on the State
of the Union. Yeas 100, nays 3d..
The House then went into Committee
of the Whole 10 consider the Home
stead Bill.
MIR. Campbell resumed his remarks IT
answer to Mr.. Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky. He replied to the glowing ento.
GUM passed upon Butler and Cass, by
asking the friends of those distinguished
men to say, whether. during the last
Presidential campaign, they touched up
on the subject of public lands or internal
Improvements. "
Mr.. Sebas:in followed. and devoted
his time to putting the Union party oil
Georgia right before the country.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
WAsuINaroN: March 8

The Hateligencer confirms, BY private
letter the defeat OF Crayajal, and says he
had only 500 men of which 81 only
were Mexicans; the rest fllibusters: the
greater number crossed to the American
side of the river.
The hqfeligencer also learns that the
reported difficulty between the American
and French governments are entirely un-
founded.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

Caution! CautiOn!!

4 LII PERSONS are hereby warned
IA against purchasing note of hand
givenby me to Brown & Legge.,, Stock
mill makers of this county, for forty dol
lars, as said note was fraudulen.ly obtain-
ed and will not pay il unless compell-
ed to do SO By law. Said note was
drawn in October lastand is payable in
six and twelve months. flsst
NATHAN TINDELL.
March 18th, l652.-n SD
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
NOTTCE!
Gold in DahlOnega,

r WISH to sell or rent my Tavern
i Stand for one or more years; stu.
a,ed OH the Public Square, in the town of
Dahlonega. Said Tavern Stand is now
well calculated to accommodate the srav-
cling custom. II has one of the best
Sta B LES
between Fl. Des Moines and Kcokuk, a
good Well Of water and land for a gardcs,
with other advantages necessary for q
Tavern.
| will also rent or sell my
STORE ROOM,
which is very convenient for small
stock of goods, situated near the Tavern;
the terms of rent will be reasonable, for
further particulars inquire of G. Kimble.
on the premises, Or to the undersigned
by letter at Fairfield, Jefferson co., Iowa;
Possession given the 2lst of April.
III. G. EATON.
Mach, Is, l852.-tf 4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
CINcINNATI, M arch 10, M

Flour steady at 50 %; Whisky. l54c.
Provisions steady and unchanged
Sales SO hhds. sugar at 4aa54c: Molas'
ses, 3Oc; Coffee, l0c lO4c.
River fallen twenty inches.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

II The Illinois papers say that Mr.
Charles Denton. of Peoria, has invented
Reaping Machine which surpasses Me-
Cormick's, cutting the grain, whether
standing or lodged, green or dry, upon
rough or uneven surface. laying il IN
bundles and doing il well.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

A Lady. ON being separated from her
husband. changed her religion. being de-
termined, as she said, TO avoid bis COM
pany in this world and the next.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

Religious Notice.

Rev. JOHN PARDoE, of Agency City,
will preach at the Court House, in this
place, at l | o'clock, A. M, on Sunday
next, 2lst inst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18

Lady, Byron, the widow of the poet
is living AZ Southampton, England. She
was Miss Milbanke,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
MARRIED,

On the 18th inst, by Rev. B. A. Spaul-
ding, Mr.. s. l.. ID. WILLIAMSON,
and Miss SARAH LOUISA TEMPLE,
all of Wapello county.
On the 18th inst, by the same, Mr..
II. ]. NELSON, and Mrs MALlNDA
TEMPLE, all of WapcIlo county.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-18
RosroN. March 9.-P, i

The liquor law passed the Senate en-
masse; it is TO be submitted to the people
for adoption before going into operation.