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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-11-05
Fancy Articles.

The above an icles having Just been pur-
chased in Baltimore, New York and Boston,
VIC are now receiving at cur old we'll known
stand. on Trout street, opposite the steamboat
landing, which, together with our alreauy
large assortment Of staple and lsncy Grocer
les, make our stock far the most desirable one
to select from in this City We would there :
fore solicit the atronage Of ihos, wishing 10
purchase goods that will give satisfaction.
..rf...t.g NJ. g. e. GILBERT
Portsmouth, Oct. 9, 1859.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

The storm Friday night was unusual
ly severe in this vicinity, aud for brief
space il blew hurricane. new house
on Broadway, near Second street. was
greatly injured, and the roof aud gable
ends we're blown down. The chimneys
OF William Bulls dwelling were pros,rst-
ed, and IN the lower portion of The city
one or two houses, and stable, were
damaged. The latter was totally de,nol-
ished, and horse was killed. A portion
OF the roof Of the block Of splendid stores
above the Gait House, was torn off by
the force of the storm. None OF the
goods in the warehouses were damag-
ed, and the injury TO The building is very
slight.
At Harrod's creek and vicinity, and
various places in jefferson county, the
rarages of the storm were ,erfec,ly lear
lui. and houses, fences and trees were
prostr.ted IN all directions. The dwell
ing OF Mr. Lentz. a, Hsrrod's creek. was
unrootet. and both gable ends blown a.
bout 100 yards from the stable. s. ..
The steamer Vermont, and the mail
boat, encountered the storm, and were
rendered unmanageable for short time.
The force of The wind carried The Yer.
mont up stream, against the utmost pow
er OF her engine to resist it.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
Daniel Webster

Mr.. Webster is the son of farmer.
brave and hardy soldier Of the revolution.
He was early endured TO toll, for his "a.
,her was not affluent. The circums,an-
ces of the father are thus ske,ched by his
grateful and eloquen, son in speech d..
liverec at Saratoga Springs: " @
..Gendemen. it did not happen to me to
be born in log cabin; but my elder
brothers and sisters were born in log
cabin. raised amid the snow-drifts OF
New Hampshire, at a period so early thar
when the smoke first rose from its rads
chimney, and curled over the frozen hills.
there was no similar evidence of a white
mans habitation between it and the SET
Elements on the rivers Of Canada. Its
remains still exist. | make it an annual
visit. carry my children to it to teach
them the hardships endured by The gem
erations which have gone before them.
love to dwell on the tender recollections.
The kindred ties the early affections, and
the touching narratives and incidents,
which Iningle with all | know of this
prima'ive family abode. weep to think
that those who inhabited it are now among
the living; and if ever am ashamed OF
It, or If ever fail in atlectionaie venera-
ton for him who reared il. and defended
itagains, savage violence and destruction,
cherished all the domestic virtues beneath
its roof, and through the fire and blood
Of sever years revolutionary war shrunk
from no danger, no toll, no sacrafce, to
serve his country, and to raise his chill
dren 20 a condition better than his own,
may my name and the name of my pos
,eri,y be blo,,ed forever from the memo.
ry Of mankind!' Hae bass easg ass.srs..,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
MISCELLANY.
A Beautiful "WaiE."

Into my heart silent look ..-r... .....
Flashed from thy careless eyes,
And what before was shadow, took
The light of summer skies. .
The first born Love was in that look;
The Venus rose from out the deep
OF those inspiring eyes.
My life, like some lone solemn spot
A spirit passes DER,
Grew instinct with glory not
In earth or heaven before: .""
Sweet trouble stirred the hunted spot,
And shook the leaves Of every thought
Thy presence wandered DER.
My being yearned and crept to thine,
Asif, in TINS of yore,
Thy soul had been part Of mine,
Which claimed it back once m ,re;
Thy very self no longer thine,
But merged in that delicious life
Which makes us one Of yore! Or
There bloom d beside thee forms as fair,
There murmured tones as sweet,
But round thee brea :hed the enchanted al
Twas life and death to meet:
And hencelorth thou alone vert fair.
And though the stars had sung for JOY,
Thy whisper only sweet. aa.a
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

Charles--surely, father, we may all live
together"
And SD il was settled. And a very
few months proved that love had con,riv-
ed better for Mr.. Molesworth than he
had done Tor himself. Jessy, with her
prettiness. and her title, and her fopperies
was the very thing to be vain of-,he
very thing To visit tor day. But Agnes,
and the cousin whose noble character
and splendid talents so well deser, ed her,
made the pride and happiness Of his
home.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
Ii Will Out.

AT the late Locofoco Convention in In
diana, MIR. Case, formerly editor of tho
Cincinnati Enquirer, forgot all about his
own political friends, but lauded Gen.
Scott in this wise: -le rs
"PIacc General Scott al the head of
ten thousand American soldiers and he
would march to the gates of ST. Peters,
burgh." This remark called down thun-
ders of applause, in which the Wings
joined. AT this MIR. Hughes suggested
that they intended TO .send General Scott
TO the head Of Salt River. and could noe
spare him to go ard whip Russia"
mo matter for that" said the indom-
table Case,. Scott could 60 to Salt Riy-
er and afterwards whip Russia. aud all
the balance of Europe thrown in.'--
This did not set well with the Democra.
cy. One of them swore tha, he did not
come there to hear a Whig speech!'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
Latcr---T0wn Of LeavcnwOrth
nearly DestrOyed--lO HOascs
Blown d0Wm-LiVes Lost.

We learn from passenger on the A..
merican Star, that the wind blew hur.
ricane at Leavenworih, Ia, Friday eve-
ming, and that two-thirds of the town was
destroyed. No less than for,y houses
were blown down, some of them sub
s,an,ial brick buildings, with I3 inch
walls. A man by the name oi Gibbs
was killed by the timbers Of his house
falling on hIm; child had its skull frac
tured, aud many persons were desperate
ly wounded by the falling timbers, brick
walls aud roofs of the houses. ".
The upper portion of a large two story
frame was carried nif, and moi ves,age
OF it could be found. A heavy log house,
in which was family of eight persons,
was pros,ra,ed. and the inmates all more
or less hurt by the falling logs. under
which they were buried unable TO extri.
cate themselves. A valuable and exten.
slve apple orchard was totally desroye ed,
and all the trees torn up by the roots. A
Mr.. Tucker had Tie upper story OF his
brick DIV elling blown off, aud his black
smith shop totally demolished.-Lou.
Courier, Monday. II"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
A Good Onc.

A fri. nd in Stockbridge, Mass, sends
US the tollo wing anecdote of Rev. Zeb.
Twicheil, Methods, clergy man in full
and regular standing. and member of
the Vermont Conference. A, one time
he represented S,ockbridge iu the State
Legislature. 90 a.
"Zeb," says our informant, sis a man
of fair talents. both as preacher and a
musician. In the pulpit, he is grave,
solemn. dignltied--a thorough, system
attic sermoniser; but 0ut OF the pulpit,
there is no man living who is more full
Of fun and drolleIy. On one occasion.
he was vending his way toward the
seat Of the Annual Conference of min,
listers. in company with another clergy
man. Passing country inn, he remark
ed To his companion: "Fhe last time
stopped at ,ha, tavern, slept Nth the
iandiord's WJe.'' In utter amazemen,,
his clerical friend wanted to know wha,
he meant. IL mean just what | say"
replied Zeb; and on went the two trav
ellers in unbroken silence, un,il they
reached the Conference. In the early
part Of the session the Conference sd,
with closed doors, for the purpose OF
transacling private business, and especi.
ally to attend 10 the annual examination
OF each members private character, or
rather conduct during the past year
For this purpose. the clerk called The
roll. as was The CUSTOM, AMI in due course
Zeb's name wa. called. docs any one
know augh, against the conduct of bro
,her Twichell, durin. the past year!"
asked the Bishop, who was the presi-
ding officer. After moments silence.
Zeb's travelling companion arose from
his seat, and with a heavy heart, aud
grave, demure countenance, said he felt
that he had duty to performs: one that
he owed TO God, to the church, aud To
himself. lie must therefore discharge il
fearlessly, though with trembling. He
then related what Zeb had told him
while passing the tavern. how he slept
with the landlords wife. etc. The
grave body of ministers was struck as
with a thunder bolt, although few sun.
h0os ohu StauCCu uSSk upOu Acus ttftit
upon the Bishop, knowingly. for they
knew, better than The others, the charac
ter of the accused. The Bishop called
up brother T., aud asked him what he
had I'D say in relation to so serious
charge. Zeb arose and said: IL did the
deed l never lie!" Then, pausinr
with an awful seriousness, he proceeded.
with slow and Solemn deIiberation:-
There was 0as lille circumstance, how.
ever. connected with the ALTAR, did rot
name TO the brother. Ii may not have
much weight with the Conference, bu,
although Il may be deemed of trfling
importance. wiil state IL. When slep.
with the landlords wife, as told The
brother. 4 kept the taUer, m, seB" The
long and troubled counienances relaxed,
a utter followed. and the next name ou
the roll was called.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
ARRIVAL OF THE
P A CT FIC. .
New York, Nav

NEW DIRK, May l.
The Pacific arrived at half pas, four
this morning. with S3 passengers, and
sl3.500 in English gold. wst
Parliament re-assembled on Monday.
An important debate ensued on motion TO
appoint a committee to examine the East
India Company's charter. which motion
was finally agreed to. The Commons
then took up the passenger amendment
act. ..- @rt#..s ia.
Herbert stated that the CO operation OF
the United States Government was in.
dispensibly necessary to carry out :hs
act. ...E ......... .E
Sir J. Parkington volunteered, in be-
half of the English Government, TO COM
munIcs,e with the Government. at WASH
lngton. -. --.....t. III s-..ltE
Court ExcHEauER, Monday.--Judge-
ment was rendered against Alderman
Solomons, settling the point of eligibility
TO any but christians TO seat in Parlia-
ment.
Rosas arrived at Queenstown on Fri.
day. ~- .....t.. .s.. ....-..-...
A new line OF steamers to the coast Of
Africa via Madrid and Plymouth. is an.
nounced to commence in September.
Another searching expedition. is about
to sail.
The protest Of the heirs of Louis Phil
ippe against the confscation Of their
property, was heard before the court on
the first inst, in Paris. Messrs. Poiilet
and Berger, counsel of the Orleans fam
lily. The Prefect of Seine, on behalf of
the President. protested agains, the juris-
dic,ion of the court. Matter postponed
until Tuesday. -
Political exiles will hereafter be sent
to England or Spain. 3# a9-.
Prince Paul. Of Wertenburg. died in
Paris on Thursday night. Marshall
Gerard died Oh Saturday. ss-r
The French budget shows de6cien-
cy of forty millions of francs.
Squadron fitting out to cruise the Med.
i,erranean as school practice.
Vienna dates to the l4th state that tx
change on London has fallen 4 per cent.
in consequence of investments made in
Austrian funds. chiefly ON Dutch account.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

POuLTRY AND EGes.-l do small bus.
mess in raising and putting up garden
seeds, and last fall a year ago. as was
clearing out some red pepper seeds in my
back yard, threw The shucks and chaif
promiscuously about. soon observed
my hens picking them up and swallow.
ing them with grea, ayidity. They soon
commenced laying eggs, though they laid
none before. | fed them regularly, two or
three times week, since then, with red
pepper. and they have never ye: stopped
laying, summer or winter, spring or fall,
except while they were Matching their
chickens; and | am confident, from more
than years experience. thar by this me-
thod. hens may be made 10 lay the whole
year round.-I Dollar NsUspapsr.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress-First
Session.
WASHINGTON, May s.
HOUSE,

The Speaker announced the business
first in order to be the join, resolution
proposing to prin, one hundred thousand
copies Of the mechanical portion OF the
Pa,en. Office Report. The House pro.
ceeded to consider The resolution.
Mr.. Clingman moved To re commit.
with Instructions to repor, to the House,
what, if any arrangements had been
made to have the public printing execu.
ted. On this resolution long and pro.
tracted debate followed, aud wi,hou,
coming to any action the House adjour-
ned. .. ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
HOUSE.

Nj. Stanton, of KY, read a long re-
port from the committee on Printing
The repor, states tha, Boyd Hamilton,
The contractor for the public printing.
had in no instance com piled with The
terms Of the contract; the Committee
had contracted with Donaldson d Arm
strong, Of the Union, and Gideon s. Co..
of the Republic, for what work Hamil-
ton could not execute; he explained the
grounds OF the action Of the Committee.
The House having instructed the Com
mitsee to let out the pc ming to lowes,
bidder, they reported that it is illegal,
and they cannot comply with the require
menis of the instructions.
A long debate ensued. and the subject
was postponed ill Wednes lay.
The private Calender was .hen taken
up.
Mr.. Howe gave notice of his inten-
lion 10 call up the Pennsylvania contest.
ed election case on Thursday.
The House then adjourned until Mon
day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
MASONIC.

yI-HE STATED communication Of Olive
l. Branch Lodge, No. 2l, will be held at
the Masonic Hall, in Agency City on Mon
day the 3lst day of May, att O'Clock
T. NJ. A punctual attendance Of all the
members is requested. Brethren OF good
standing in all regular Lodges are respectful
ly invited to attend. 4Hpk VS. .--.es..F ....
- VIM. p. NJ. GRIGGS. Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
iii. III. AYKES, .-,.
mbole6ale and Reiail Druaaist,

t@4t AND DEALER IN ,#...f..
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Paints.
Oils, Tarnishes, Dye Sfu0s. brushes,
o PeTumery. Uindow Glass. Putty.
Druggist and Physicim.'s Glass
~- Hare, Patent Medicines, Pure Vines
fer Medicine! purposes. &c. &c.
Sign Of the Big Mortar,
MAIN Rect, KEOK UK.
Orders from the Country attended to
promptly and packed with care. .s...r
June 9th. Is 81. .lY
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
CLEGHORN q HARRISON,
WHOLESALE GRocERs AND DEALERS IN
p II q ID u C. e,
KEOKUK. low A

~ ~ KEOKUK, IOWA. 1a15a.
Also Constantly on hand all kinds
Of Liquors. Giass,care. Staple Hard
u,tre, QueensWare, Cotton Yarn and
Carpet Harp. Cotton Bafting. Sole
and Upper Leather, and many other
is articles too numerous to meniio'a.
Country merchants and others visiting
our city will find it to their interest to give
us a call. Jan. 10Th, 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
MASONIC.

A THE Stated communication OF Or
w rUMwA LoDGE No. I6, will be held
~N at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 9th day OF May at O'Clock p. NJ.
A punctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethr, II of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. X. IL. WARDEN, Secy. s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
Business Cards.
MEDICAL NOTICE.

HNHE UNDERSIGNED takes this meth
Il cd of informing the citizens of Ottum-
wa and vicinity that he has located himself
permanently and will practice in all the va
sIious branches of medicine. He solicits a
share Of public patronage, and hopes by
his long experience 10 give entire satisfac-
tion TO those who may employ Tim. Bv
unremitting study and attention 10 this
great science he hopes TO render himself
useful to the community in which h re-
sides. Office at the Drug Store. an.
A. ID. V. HUEVAL, NJ. ID.
'Ottumwa. March d, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

Attorney g. Counsellor at La,c,
OTTUMwA, WAPELLo Co., Iowa.
(Ofiice on Main st. same entrance ss
Post Ufiice.) .ts.n.
WILL attend to professional business in
Wapello and adjoining counties. Par,lc-
ular atttueion given to collecting and Sc
curing debts. Real Estate aud other agen-
cies solicited. s1sas th F.
Jan. 2Sth. l652.ly $50.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

"Sonny who is your fa,her!'' "Mr.
Jenkins "What JenkinsE' "The
jenkins what kicked you yesterday for
sassing our serSan, girl" i, is unnec-
essary to say that the examination stop
ped here.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

A TORN NEY AT LAW

OTTUMwA, IOWA.
WILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties AMI i'm the Supreme
Court. .t....
Having the appointment of NorARY Pun
Lie, be will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &c,
and give promp: attention to CoNvEyAN-
ciNG, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE aud Sale OF
REAL ESTATE. b.. July 4th 1881.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
ID. H. Gaylord
A u G II o N Z E II /,
oTTUMwA, IOWA.

OTTUMWA, IOWA.
" ILL attend to making 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. 1891.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
WASHINGTON, May Z.
SENATE.

The private calender was postponed
in order 10 take up the Deficiency bill.
The bill granting the right Of way and
donation of public lands To Alabama. to
and in the construction of the Mobile and
Glrard Railroad, was ordered TO be en-
crossed. .
The Deficiency bill was taken up and
Mr.. Cass advocated increasing aid TO the
Collins line of steamers. and continued
his speech until the Senate adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
MEADE Co. KY, May l, so.
To the Editors of the Louisville Cour

10 me Edtt0rS or the L0hiSUtHe C0ur.
GENTLEMEN:--Our neighborhood suf-
fered esterday by a severe hurricane,
which came from the south east, uproo,-
ing and destroying all in its course. It's
width was from half TO three quarters
of mile. within which there was scarce
ly tree left standing. The little town
OF Fredonia. opposite US, has suffered
greatly. there being but three or four
houses left uninjured. Mrs. Bullock S
dwelling, WIN. Conrad's store and dwell.
ing. E. D Banion's cooper shop, and the
Methodist church, are entirely destroy ed.
Mr.. Warman's and Gen. Toms houses
were much injured. having The roofs
torn off and the sides next the storm.
blown in. Several persons were inlur.
ed, bu. only one seriously-Mrs. Boil
lock. 4" ~#
Passing Fredonla, the storm laid the
fences on this side of The river even with
the ground, uproo,ed the orchard .f MIR.
Cooth. leaving only some ten or twelve
trees, of one hundred and twenty, stand
ing; twisted off beech tree near his
house, of two fee, in diametar, and car
ried j. fully thirty yards clear of the
ground. threw down one of his chimney s.
aud unroofed the houses of Mrs. Noble
and Samuel Sanders. passed through the
woods IN the direction of Leayenworth,
sweeping every thing before il. In five
minutes from the bursting Of the storm,
the whole Of the lower par. OF Leaven.
worth was in ruins.
Many persons were injured by the
falling iimbers aud brick. though but one
was kilied-a child of Jas. Gibbs; two
others of the same family were much in.
jured-one. boy ot IA or Is, danger.
ously so: Chester Miller. his wife, and
child were also seriously injured Two
OF the houses, CONS and Adams, are
turned nearly at right angles to their
former POSITIONS. e##2 aa E.a a#
A gentleman informed me that board
driven ty the wind struck his house end
wise, cut entirely through peice OF
scanlling, three to four inches. and pro-
Jecied into the room. Some heavy flat
boat gunwales used as crossing, were
turned completely over, and a sk,ff was
lifted from the river and thrown against
a house with such force as to break i,
(lhe sklfD in pieces.
The loss Of property cannot be short
Of $4,000, and would think rather 90
over than under that sum. No insurance
that could hear Of. .ss
Yours, &c. N. B. G.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20
James Baker,
.4JTORNEYs .AT LAW,
.a Ottumwa. Iowa,

Office in the South Room of Mr.. Myef::
new frame building. Also, Notary Public.
and as such, win take the acknowledge
Of deeds and other instruments. He keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds. Mortag-
sss, etc. December 9TH. lS4y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

~ Al Rochester, New York, las,
year, the snles Of fruit trees. from the
nurseries, amounted to $3.50, 900.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-20

Falsehood could do but little mischief
II it did not gain the credit Of truth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
ID L u ID.

la this place on Sunday last, Mrs. SUSAN
widow OF the laie Edward Goblin, decd, in
the list year of her age.
In this place, OH Saturday last, MARY
CATHARlNE, youngest daughter of Jacob
and Ann UP, aged year and months.
How short--how Aeeng is the hour
On earth tn mortols given!
Death, IN the bud, has nipt the flower
To bloom afresh in Heaven
In Danvie. on the oath ult., Of dvscntery,
WILLIAM, Oldest son of DR.. VIM. II. Magill,
aged IS years
In this place, on Thursday morning, TUR-
NER MULLINS, son of Edward Mullins, of
Philadelphia, in the 2lst year of his age.
THE deceased had come among US 10
spend a few weeks Of relaxation during the
summer months, from the cares Of business.
In the midst of his enjoyments among his
friends, he was suddenly stricken down with
disease. A brain fever, of two weeks dura.
ton terminated his earthly career, regretted
by all who knew his worth, his excellent
character and his amable disposition. His
afflicted parents had been called from the
city, some days previous TO his death, to
close the eyes of dutiful and promising son,
in the vgor of his youth and usefulness
Many fearful eye witnessed the sad depar.
ture of his remains, which were taken 10 the
city, for interment, on Thursday evening last
Ed. AMERICAN
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
AnEAuTIEuL TRIRuTE

The editor oflhe New York Journal of Com
meree, one of the oldest and ablest Wing
journals in the country, pays the foowin just
and handsome tribute TO the character of
Gen. PIERCE, the Democratic nominee for
President -
All who have, with an impartial eye, OBJ
served the conduct of the nominee of the
Democratic party for the office OF President,
must have been struck with his unobirusive
and manly spirit, evinced whenever called
upon 10 ac, or TO speak, These traits OF
character are rare in public men, and espe-
cially among those who, bred to other pur-
suits, quit them in time Of war for service in
the field. They are ever associated with
the highest qualities OF mind and of heart,
and win for their possessor the respect and
esteem which General Pierce's neighbors and
friends 80 generally and SO warmly feel TO,