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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17

More DEVELOPMENTS.


We understan that the PRESIDENT En-
gineer," in reply 10 some enquiries Of
the friends Of the River Improvement,
remarked:
"Tha, the whole thing would have To-
fall through; for as soon as you got five
miles from the river everybody was OPP
posed to it,"
This short declaration of the "Resi-
dent Engineer" explains much of the
mystery in which this whole matter in
volved. This great and important pub.
lie work, upon the completion Of which
thousands are deeply and Immediately
interested, is to be offered up on the un.
holy and accused altar Of party expedi-
ency. Ii is high time, when these river
officials declare the work failure, that
the people were casting about them to
see if there is no way by which their
present ruinous and desolate condition
can be relieved. II those having the i'm
provement in charge are unable TO pros
ecute the work with more than ONE
MILLION ACRES OF Lam d at their
disposal, worth at moderate estimate
three millions Of dollars it is their duty
to resign and permit more competent anss
trustworthy men to take the matter in
hand. Col. Curtis estimate for the en-
tire work exceeded but very little l,O0O,-
600 dollars, and yet, with more than
double that amount OF property in their
hands, the present officers have literally
done nothing at all but "auction off, from
time to time land enough to pay their sal.
aries. No wonder these '.precious" Of.
ficials and their hired scrlbblers abuse
US for our course in this river natter
Their acts will not bear investigation.
hence their sensiliveness whenever the
subject is mentioned. We intend, how
ever. TO speak out despite their vilifica-
lion and abuse. 1t is Of no use to diiIy-
daily any longer about the matter. Half
way measures will not DO. If the riv-
er ever is to be improved, we must get
men at the head of affairs who are inter-
ested in the work, or, in the language of
the "Residen, Engiheer," the enterprise
must "fall through" 1t looks TO us as :
lift was the settled policy and intention
Vi tnOoc CHdTBcu WIN It's management I'D
cripple and kill il if possible. Every
year it must be dragged into politics and
used to promote the election of Tom,
Dick and Harry, just as though the grant
had been made for no other purpose than
a hobby, upon the back Of which dema-
gogues might ride, booted aid spurred,
over the interests of the people, into Of
flee. The improvement to these men is
matter of secondary consideration
What do they care about the interests Of
the people! Party success is to them
the all in all--the sun,mun, 6onuns and
chief desire of their existence. Did any
one ever hear of the like! In the history
Of the public improvements Of the world
can the equal Of this Des Moines affair
anywhere be found. Everywhere else
money is eagerly seeking Tor investmen,;'
capitalists are taking hold and Railroads
and River Improvements are going on,
Wills. here in Iowa, one Of the latest
jobs in the worlc goes begging for bid
ders. Who dare say there is not gross
and culpable wickedness at the bottom
of this whole affair?--Ues.ern finer
lean.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
From the Plains.

A letter from Maj. Stems command
OF recruits for the Army in New Mexico,
dated on the Goth ult, at Pottawatomie
camp. sixty miles from Fort Leaven-
worth, mentions the death Of IA of the
command, by cholera, and another was
not expected to survive. AT the date Of
the letter, one -foar.h of the whole num-
Der were on the sick report. This is
dismal enough. The command was
composed of about 900 men.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17

CoUNTERFErs.-The Pittsburgh Pos,
says counterfeit $l0 bills on the Sank of
Pittsburgh have recently been put in cir
culation, in considerable quantities, along
the Ohio river. They are coarsely ex-
ecu.ed, particularly the engraving on the
left hand corner Of the bill-daied No.
vember 8, 1916.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
WASHINGTON, June 8.
SENATE.


After some unimpor!ant business, Pc
titiOns were presented.
The House resolution fixing the al
journment TO 18th August, was taken mp,
and on motion OF Mr.. Hunter, laid on
the table. "a, -
The bill allowing the Eutaw Judges
their salary, Notwithstanding their alb
sence from the Territory, was returned
from the House with an amendment,
which was agreed to, and the bill passed.
The Senate took up the joint resolu-
ton directing the Secretary of the Navy
TO complete war steamers for harbor de-
fence, according TO contract made with
X. l.. Stevens, in 1912, which had never
been carried into effect in consequence
of Stevens refusing TO subjec. his plans
to the Secretary. After consideration
the subject was postponed.
The Senate then went into executive
session and afterwards adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
BENroNspoRr PApER M1LIs.-

BENToNsPoRT PAPER MILLs.---We
were yesterday presented with speci-
men OF the printing paper manufactured
b" the Messrs. GREEN, at their mills in
Bentonsport, few miles below this
place, on the Des Moines River. The
sheets in our possession are Of q first
quality. being white, fine and strong
We believe this is the first paper ever
manufactured west Of the Mississippi
river.--Wesfern .4merican. tJ. "
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
CIHCINNATI, june 8.

The cholera broke out at Maysyille,
Kv., on Saturday, since when 26 cases
and 20 deaths had occurred; cases not
expected to live. All the deaths had oc-
Cured within half square. Among the
deaths were Mrs. Rush and three daugh-
ters.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17


We trow not. We Go not and never
have approved Of Mr.. Ewing's decision;
but these men ought not 10 blame him
for walking in the footsteps of his illus
frious predecessors "Let justice be
done though the heavens fall -
The fac, is, those men whom il has
been the delight Of Iowa TO honor; whom
she has always kept in Office; and who
have had her interests and her Improve
ments in their keeping, have been guilty
Of gross incapaci,y or culpable neglec,
Of her interests in this matter; and we
are justified by the record in saying tina,
their official ats fasten upon them the
suspicion OF hostility to the Des Moiues
Valley and the Improvement of its
River. .sa"
In short, the history of the Des Moines
River Improvement, from the beginning
Is history of the grossest mismanage.
ment, on the part of all concerned in il.
What has been done in the six years al
most since the grant was made? With
valid claim to l,I6l 900 acres of the
best land in the world, with the possess
ion Of 26l 900 acres the most valuable
and available portion of it, most OF
which they have converted into cash,
and with the control during eight months
pas; Of the whole l,l6l 900 acres, wha,
has been accomplished? Where has
this money gone to. How much mork
has been finished and paid for! We can
hear of blu. three dams out of some
twenty. eight, commenced, but no: yet
diminished! This is certainly a poor
show for three or four hundred thousand
dollars aud available means to commence
with TO the amount Of Sl.45l,25O, $780,
312 GO more than the estimated cost of
the whole improvement When we
take into account the amount consumed
IN salaries Of officers, defalcation, and
contingent expenses, how long will i,
take to complete the River Improve
men'! Somebody good in figures will
please answer. r. .f.s..s.... r... -..
The People are suffering for this I'm
provement, aud are naturally anxious to
know something about the prospects of
II. They have tried the present Sc, of
men some six years, and they have ac-
complished scarcely anything except clo-
sing uP and barring the River from the
commerce o: the Valley. The People
cant be made TO believe that all is right;
that men of ordinary business qualifica-
tons. and homes. purposes, with this
magnificent donation; and aided by the
enterprise and capital of the age seeking
nvestmen nj, could not have accomplished
more within this period, and under these
circumstances than they have DONE
The office holders may be satisfied with
the present state of things, and probably
will be while means to pay their salaries
continue TO come in: but the People think
it is about time TO demand something
more. They will no longer be ,ickled by
the farce of magnificent contracts, all
to end in smoke. There is something
radically wrong about this whole con-
Germ, and we are determined to keep il
before the people, until il is ferreted out.
the squirming of very sensitive gentle
men 10 the contrary Notwithstanding.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
PHILADELPHIA, June Z.

Nearly the whole of the city Of Mon
treal is destroyed. The loss is stated to
be over one million. Particulars here
after.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
WASHINGTON, June IL.

Appointments by the President
Samuel Slepely, Ohio. Justice Of The Su-
preme Court of Utah; John Il. Aiams,
MASSACHUSETTS, Consul to Singapore.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
August Election.


MEssRs. FDIToRs:--You will please
announce me as an Independent candi-
date, at the Angus. election, to represent
Wapello county in the lower branch oil
the next Legislature.
MARTIN DICKENS.
COMPETING Tp., June 7lh, 1852.
To the Independent Voters Of
WapciiO County.
In compliance with what l have reas.
on TO believe TO be general desire of my
friends in this county, of both political
parties; am induced hereby respectful.
ly TO offer myself as an Independent can,
didate for the office Of Clerk of the Dis
irict Court of Wapello County, at the
ensuing August election. ae.
JOSEPH HAYNE.
Ottumwa, June 18th, 1882.
II We are authorized to announce
JOHN w. HEDRICK, of Dahlonega
township. as ali Independent candidate
torepresent Wapello county in the State
Senate.
D We are authorized 10 announce
PETER KNOX, of Columbia town.
ship, as an Independent candidate to rep
resent Wapello county in the House of
Representatives of the next Legislature.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
HOUSE.

Mr.. Marshall asked the consent of the
House to permit the committee Of Ways
and Means to report Senate bill to estab-
lish a branch min. at San Francisco, be
taken up. Objection was made by Mr..
Seymour. "
The bill appropriating one million
acres of public lands, was taken up and
passed over.
The House went into committee of
the Whole, on Iowa Land Bill; and ad-
journed. ..+ @ aet
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
WASHINGTON, June 10.
SENATE.

........ SENATE.
Various unimportant petitions were
presented.
Mr.. Seward presented memorial
from the Chamber of commerce of New
York. asking Congress to adopt meas
ures to remove the distractions at the
mouth of the Mississippi.
Mr.. Brooks reported on the expedien-
cy of constructing ship canal through
the Peninsula of Florida-agreed to,
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Speaker stated the question be-
fore The House TO be the re- consideration
of the vote by which, few days since,
the Senate bill granting land to Iowa. for
the construction OF certain railroads, was
laid on the table.
The House refused to lay the motion
to reconsider on the table.
The House refused 10 take up the
Pennsylvania contested election case OF
Wright against Fuller.
The House went into committee OF
the Whole on the Indian appropriation
bill. .ae
Mr.. Meacham made speech in favor
of the protection of domestic manufac-
lures. ~ f9t
Mr.. Outlaw made speech on the
Wing secessions from the late caucus,
and justified his course.
Some political speeches followed, and
the House adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress-First
Session,
WASHINGTON, June z.
SENATE.

w
SENATE. ,
Various petitions for the passage OF
the Homestead bill were presented.
A memorial proposing to carry semi
monthly mail between San Francisco
and Panama, and resolutions of the CAL
ifornia Legislature asking Congress to
contract for same, were referred.
HOUSE.
The House took up the bill appropri.
ating ,O00,0 900 acres of the public lands,
to be appropriated among the States for
the comfortable maintenance of the in
sane.
Mr.. Stanley asked for the ayes and
nays on the question of reference
The debate on the bill was cut short
by the expiration Of the morning hour.
The resolution to adjourn on I'd Aug,
amended to l6,h, was adopted as amend
et. ... .....s ... ... ..s,.ts
Mother important business was trans.
acted, and the House adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-17
WASHINGTON, June 8.
SENATE. .

A bill granting to Michigan the right
of way and donating land to aid in the
construction Of a plank road from Grand
river to Montreal river, in lha. State, and
one to authorize the Secretary Of the
Treasury TO convey the right Of way to
the Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Palnes-
vile Railroad, were passed.
The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-02-14
O. E. French, M. D.
Surgeon and Physician.

GRADUATE OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAM
BRIDGE, MASS.
nR. F. believes 1t duty he owes himself and the
II community, he intends to make s.. Paul his per-
manent residence, to state that he has had many
experience In the hospitals and practice of the
cities, and also of the diseases of the Mississippi vaey
Is graduate of the Oldest and first University in the
try and for number Of years the private pupil
the most eminent and physicians of New York.
Boston and Philadelphia. DIR. French will give particu
lar attention to diseases Of and children, and
spectuy offers his services in the practice of Surgery,
Medicine, and Midwifery, to the citizens Of ST. Paul and
vscinty.
REFERENCEs-Dr A. 7. Crow, DR. Ray, DR. Robertson,
Kittoe Co., Gaiena; Messrs. Rce Hongshead Beck
Louis Roberts, J. w. Simpson, Gen. Boal, st. Paul.
Oct. 17-c-uf
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Real Estate Agency Office.
5EE0So W. WILSON,

ATE of Newark Ohio, respectfully informs the pub
IL lic that he has located himself permanently III St.
Paul. in the Territory of Minnesota where he proposes
to offer his direct and personal services Agent the
purchase sale and exchange Of all descriptions Of Real
Estate, such as Lands Farms, Town Property, Lease
holds, Ground Rents-to the payment of of nom
residents, examining titles, collecting debts &c, &C.
And will negotiate Agent for Loans of Money Bond
and Mortgage on Town Property, c also, for the pur-
chase of stocks such have bona de value, and trans
act all other business connected with such Agency.
OFFICE-CoRNER OF Sd AND wABAsHAw.
All property will be duly advertised, and charges,
whatever will be made unless the negotiations full
ly and satisfactorily effected.
By permission, he refers to-
;.%s, sS,,s %snSi Il e; s;ss:z Ohio
sss asses e p B. wassIs GSsasls Banker zanesvle
a.t Col John Mills Mills, Merchant Marietta, Ohio.
S@a Cen { G a NE51%n, 5onss, Noun, Vernon, Ohio,
Hon Thomas Ewing, Lancaster, Ohio.
Henry Stansbury Esq, Atty General, Columbus, Ohio.
Hon Joseph Vance, Ex-Governor, Urbana, Ohio.
Hon VIM Bebh, Ex-Governor, Ohio, Illinois.
Hon Brady, Carlisle Pennsylvania.
%s's5 s S.z:z ! SsS1 ;S5H' Wilson, Baltimore.
VIM & II Miller, Miller's Hotel, Baltimore.
s3 doSsa1s es&1S 'fss Gss Washington City, C.
ii Coffee, Esq.
DR. Vim Knight, Philadeph, Pa.
Elias Fassett, Esq, Wall street, 1>x,
Alfred Avery, Merchant, 10 Broadway, New York
George Hogg, Merchant Brownsville, Pa.
Hon Lewis Cass, Detroit, Michigan.
Hon Whitconb, Ex-Governor, Indiana.
II NJ Rice, ESD, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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F.. s. NEWELL,

TIN, snEEr.1RoN AND COPPER WORKER,
II EEPS always on hand, at his manu-
N. factory on Third near Roberts street,
st. Paul, general assortment of Tinware,
Sheet Iron and Copper Camp Kettles; al
so, does work to order. such as Roofing,
Eve-troughs, Conductor, and the various
other kinds Of work in his line, besides
Zinc, Jappaned Lamps, Candle Sticks,
Spittoons, &C., as well as an assorted lot
Of Stoves Of various patterns.
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P. cHoUrEAU, JR. JAS. HARRISON, FELIX VALE.
CH0UTEAU, HARRISON AND VALE.
Commission Merchants and Proprietors of the st
Louis Rolling Mill.
ND MANUFACTURERS OF BAR IRON in
II all its variaus shapes, Sheet Iron and Boiler
Plate Nails and Spikes, from the ore of the Iron
Mountain. Iron Store No. 1873. North Second ST
st. Louis. Sep. l.
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ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.

News of some interest was brought by
this steamer.
FRANcE.-At the latest dates, France
was perfectly tranquil. The result of
the election is: whole number of votes
S,l16,773; for Louis Napoleon 7 ,419, PIG;
against him $40, 1877, making his majority
6,79S,479.
Louis Napoleon was inaugurated JAN
uary 1st. The ceremonies passed off
without disturbance. On Wednesday
evening, M. Deroche addressed the Pres
ident, on presenting the result of the vote
to which the President replied as follows:
"Francc has comprehcnded that !
departed from the legal course to return
to the right. Upwards of 100000 vo-
ters have absolved me. My object was
to save France, and perhaps Europe,
from years of trouble. l understand
withal, the grandeur of my mission. !
do not deceive myself as to its difficult
ties, but with the counsel and support Of
all right minded men, the devotedncss of
the army, and the protection which shall
tomorrow, so solemnly beseach Heaven
to grant me, l hope to secure the destiny
Of France, by founding institutions res
ponding to the democratic instincts of the
nation, and and the desire of a strong and
respected government, to create system
with authority, without wounding the
feeling of authority, or closing any path
Of improvement, and lay the foundation
Of an edifce capable of supporting wise
and beneficial liberty"
------o--~----------------
GENERAL JACKSON ON INrERv ENTIoN.
In one ofhis Messages this distinguish
ed man said:
In the view l have given Of our con-
nections with Foreign Powers, allusion
has been made to their domestic distur-
Dances, or foreign wars-to their revoll-
tions or dissensions. 1t may be proper
to observe, that this done is solely in cases
where those events affect our political
relations with them, or to show their op-
Grafton on our commerce. Further than
this it is neither our policy nor our right
to Interfere. Our best wishes on all oc-
casions-our good Offices when required,
will be afforded to promote the domestic
tranquility and foreign peace of all ma
tions with whom we have any intercourse.
ANY Intervention in their affairs further
than this, even by the expression Of an
official opinion, is contrary to our princi-
| pies of national policy and will always
| be avoided.
The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-02-14
AM !S.'!HIoAN HOUSE,

ID ODNEY PARKER, late of the American House Low
IL ell, Mass, having lease of the large hotel at the
upper end ST. Paul, with everything in proper order
the convenience of travellers, boarer, families de-
string furnished apartments, respectfully invites his
friends and the public to give him call, believing that,
he 90 much for their comfort as can be expected
in country not yet supplied with regular markets.
The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-02-14
ST. PAUL DRUG STORE.
HICHCOx & KELLOGG,

Corner Third and Cedar sts, opposite Judge Lamberts
WILL keep constantly hand general supply of the
w best unauthorized drugs and medicines, and articles
usually kept for sale in drug stores.
Physicians prescriptions put up with the greatest care
Medicines may be procured at all hours of the night,
without extra charge.
rs. Profits small, and terms cash.
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TUOS. p. REED & Co.

WOULD respectfully announce to the citizens of st.
w Paul and the territory generally, that they have
Just opened fresh and splendid stock of choice liquors
consisting of the best quality of bandes gin, whiskey
rum, wines, cider Also, groceries and provisions
every description, which they offer for sale at the lowest
prices cash. Merchants and traders from the country
are respectfully invited to give them call.
~ Store on Third street, one door above Jackson.
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w. Thomson,

FRENCH g. COLLINS
AUCTION COMMISSION HOUSE
THE undersigned having received Auctoneer's Com
mission from the Governor of Minnesota have opened an
Auction and Commission House, on Third street, near
Jackson ST. Paul. where they will sell commission,
Groceries, Dry Goods, Furniture, and all kinds of mer
chandze They believe that the superior advantages of
St. Paul market, will be sufficient inducement for
business and manufacturers at distance, to send
their goods &c to be sold commission at private SALE
or at auction. Their charges will be moderate.
n. Particular attention viii be paid the sale Of
real estate, in about St. Paul, st. Anthony, Swa
ter. A. X. FRENCH,
Oct n, Amy +. Z. COLLINS.
REFERENCES:
Gov. Atty. RAMSEY, st. Paul,
NON II. II. StDLEY, Mendoza,
s. n.y1D OLMs-tp, Merchant, Benton CT,
J. c. RAMSrY, st. Pa,
'' VIM. II. FORBES,
J. w. SIMPSON, p,,I
JOHN FARRINGTON,
ID. L. FULLER
FRANKLIN STEELE, Mer. St. Anthony,
WM. HoLCoMBE, ESQ.,, saltwater.
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NEW STORE.

FOR THE ST. CROIX RIVER TRADE.
HAND-A selected assortment Of groceries, pro-
~ visions, dry goods and ready-made clothing, hard
ware and tin-ware, boots and shoes. general assort
mcnt selected particularly for the lumber tradecheap
for cash.
On time, terms agreed to suit parties.
W. II. c. FOLSOM.
TAYLoR's FALLS, Mimi, Sept. %, 1851.
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ST. Croix Hotel.

AT Steamboat Landing, Willow River, Wisconsin
"HE above house, formerly kept by
Il John G. Putnam, under the name OF
"Buckeye House," HI; changed hands,
The St. Croix Hotel has undergone thor
ough repairs and is now kept by the sub
scriber, who is at all times ready to ac-
commodate customers on short notice.
G.. BELLOWS.
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PAINTING.

CUERMAN & MOREY. on Fourth street, ST. Paul, near
- the middle of town. in the building of Mr.. Knox, up
Stairs NAV be foud ready to attend to Painting in all its
denartments. House painting, sigh painting, carriage
and ornamental painting all done up promptly ond with
rnly ynworkmau like manner we do not expect to get
hu.iness in the enlightened town Of ST. Paul.
~ "a tssI SHERMAN L MORET.
The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-02-14

SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK MANUFACTORY.
IUyHE subscriber solics the patronage Of the public,
and assures all purchasers ia his line, that he will
for cash. saddles, harness OF all kinds, and trunks Of
better quality and cheaper than any other establish
ment i'm Minnesota. Purchasers will do well to call at
his sbop on Third street, ST. Paul, next door east Of s.
IT, sergents and Judge for themselves.
" a. r. FRENCH.
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BOOK STORE.
UATE CITY BOOK STOREY

V-K1E cI1 I D0oh SfVHEI
NO "a MAIN STREET, GALENA, I'LL.
TIME subscriber begs to that he has
L removed his stock of books and stationery, to the
commodious store, No. "a, Main, of Green
street, Gaiena, (neariy opposite his old stan where he
receiving large and well selected additions to his
former assortment, and he atters himself that CUSTOM
ers will find complete and desirable stock of
Standard, School, Classical, Theological Medical and
Miscellaneous books can be found in the West.
The supply of paper blank books and staple stationery,
will also be found very extensive, and the goods have
been selected with special reference to the wants OF
WHOLESALE PURCHASERS. A call, and an examina-
nation of goods aud prices is respectfully solicited
JOSEPH n. WAGGONER.
Gaena, Oct. l., 1S51-lc