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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
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Notice..
Notice.
STATE OF IOWA, District Court April
wAPPELLo COUNTY, Term, 1859.

STATE OF IOWA, District Court April
wAPPELLo COUNTY, Term, 1859.
TO AGNES BAKER and MoRRIs BAKER:
VOU are hereby notified that each Of
i you has been made a party to Bill
filed by Daniel Reneker in the said Court
for the County aforesaid. about March 18th
1851, praying for foreclosure Of certain
mortgage executed by said Agnes Baker to
complainant, bearing date about Sept. 4th,
1919, conveying E. NJ E. 4Sec. and w.
! N. w. Sec 5, Except 40 rods in width
from East side of said last lost,) all in
Town II Range IL w. county and State
aforesaid, as security 70: the execution and
delivery to complainant of good and suf-
ficient deed for the S. w. Sec 33, 7. 70,
r. 10 w. Van Buren, county Iowa: setting
forth the supposed interest of said Morris
Baker in the premises, and praying decree
for such good and sufficient Deed; or, if IT,
tie be found defective, decree for the pur-
chase money of said last tract, to-wit:--
-Four Hundred Dollars and interest, and
that unless you appear and make defence
on or before the second day of said Term.
saio Bill will be taken for confessed and
decree rendered against you thereon.
THOMAS e.. GIVEN, Clerk
Dist. Court Wapello County.
WRIGHT q DEvIN, Pro Complainant.
January 9Th l852.5w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
The prornethcus AFFAIR.

From letter published in the N. Y.
Tribune, (says the Hawk Eye) and writ
ten by several American merchants re-
siding at San Juan, it appears tina, a very
different version is given OF the difficulty.
with the Prome,heus from that first pub.
lished by the Captain Of the vessel
The demand against the Prometheus was
for the regular port charges which all
vessels are required to pay, except those
that deliver and receive mail from and
10 the countries to which they sail
The demand, i. seems, was not made in
The name of the Mosquito King, nor does
il seem ,ha, he knew any thing of il or
had any inleres.in it. We quote further
from the letter in the Tribune:
Previous TO the departure of the Pro-
metheus for New York, the bill for port
charges was presented, and paymen, re-
fused. on the plea that the company did
no. recognize the authorities. and con-
sequently would not pay. This an
nouncement was received with surprise
and regret, as il was the wish of The au-
thorities and citizens that good under
| standing should exist between them and
the company.
The Prometheus was permitted TO de-
part, and made several trips, each time
refusing to paw as before. At the same
time all other vessels arriving and depart
ing paid the regular charges without a
murmur. On the morning Of November
81, the Promelheus being then in port.
and about starting for New York, with a
large number of passengers on board, a.
nong them Mr.. Vanderbilt, President of
the Cana! Company, who had just re-
turned from the Lake of Nicaragua,
whittier he had been with the new lake
steamer Central America. was presented
with the usual bill of charges, including
| those due on former occasions, and pay
ment again refused.
A warrant was then issued, with the
approval of the Council, for the arres, oil
the captain of the steamer for'the debt
mo Sop'oiu VI hhC pun, WI" eohc VI TIC
policemen went on board, and on serving
the process the captain of the steamer
refused. On this the por, captain with
his men retired, at the same time giving
notice that the steamer would no: be
permitted to proceed to sea until the deb,
was paid. A few minutes af,erward, the
Prumeiheus was dropping down the
harbor, and Immediately the English
brig OF war Express, got under weigh
and fired blank cartridge. The steamer
still continued 80 drift toward the mouth
of the harbor, when the brig sent a shol
across her bow, and another as.ern oil
her, when she returned 10 her anchorage,
and Mr.. Vanderbilt came ashore and
| paid The debt
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
Death of the Postmaster or
Cincinnati.

We have TO ,record the death Of Mai
Wm. Oliver, Postmaster Of this city, who
expired yesterday morningat one clock
after an illness oil one week. His com
plaint Was dysen,ery, which merged in
Uphold fever, ard terminated his exist.
ence. He was aaou. 70 years Of age
and had been residen, o. this city dur
ing the past five years. The deceased
held the rank of Major in the American
Army, and commanded under General
Harrison at the battle Of Fort Meigs.-
Major Oliver has filed the Office OF
Postmaster TO the general satisfaction OF
the public, and in private life was highly
respected and esteemed. -Nonpariei.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

IMPORTANT DECISION The follow
ing decision, important to all business
men, was given by Judge Perry during
the presen. session of the Washington
County Cour..-Baitimore PATRIOT.
"A had given his note. payable ninety
days after date, to b or order. Before
the note became due b endorsed il in
blank to G, who held il in possession UNI
I'll some days after it became due, with
out calling on A for payment or notify
ing Is Of the non-payment of the note.
Subsequently, g sued A, who was CON-
PEELED to Geek relief under the Insolvens
Laws, and received his personal dis
charge. &. then called on as endor-
scr for payment of the note, which he
paid accordingly, and then brought suit
against A for money paid as AS securi
ty, and upon hearing of the case. the
Justice gave judgment againstA. From
this judgment A took an appeal. The
Court reversed the judgmtrt that mas.
much as G had not given b legal notice
of the non-payment of the note al ma
turity, B.was was released from his res
possibility as security for A and was
therefore not bound TO pay as security.
consequently, although he did pay the
note, u could net recover from A.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

AMERICAN GENIUs.-Harrson Wi.
mans left Baltimore few years ago
poor boy. but with an improved mind,
acquired at country school, with ge
MUS, ambition, and enterprise. He
worked his way in Europe to the head
of the machinists and engineers. and be-
came leading contractor on the grea,
railroad between Moscow and ST. Pc
iersburg, 400 miles long. He has made
over 81 100000. On his return TO Par
is he married talented, amiable, aud
beautiful lady. and will soon build a
cage for her, in the shape OF villa for
all kinds OF mechanics, and a park of
three acres beautifully ornamenied, where
rich and poor may feast their eyes on in
digenous plants and rare exolics.- He
goes once more TO Russia TO Gil a con-
tract with The Emperor on public works,
hy which be will bring S500,O0 in gold
for bis mental labors.--Washington
Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
BALTIMORE, Dec. Is.


SINGULAR Surf AGAINST AN OLD De-
FAULTER. New Orleans, on the 5,h
inst, in the District Court, regular suit
was commenced by the United States
against Kelly Smith, a rich broker Of
New Orleans, and John Chandler Smith,
his son, residing in Baltimore. Coun-
ssl for plaintiff states that Kelly Smith
was defaulter thirty years ago, as a
Navy Agent, to the extent Of S250.000,
for which judgmen, was obtained in the
Distric. Of Columbia in 1922. Since
then Kelly has been doing heavy bust.
ness under the sons name. Tho~Cour,
granted writ authorising Bank depos-
its and all property to be held until the
suit is decided.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
THE DIES MONIES COURIER.
he Mexicans can bring 10 bear upon

The Mexicans can bring 10 bear upon
them.
The news from the silver mine a: Taos
continues favorable. The Pueblo Indi-
ans in tia; vicinity have tradition of
lis existence; but, as the Spaniards, at an
early day, forced them TO work ia the
mines, they have always refused to dis
close The knowledge they have Of them.
This is the case with these Indians thro',
out the country. Indeed, such is their
belief on tins head, that they visit with
death any of their tribe who give infor-
nation of this kind. A knowledge Of
the Taos silver mines was obtained thro'
Pueblo Indian; and il is said ;ha, his
life has paid the forfeit Atany rate, he
is since dead, and not by disease. An
other circumstance of the same kind il
the burning of some buildings which had
been put up near the mine, and the des-
tructisn Of some materials for other
buildings there. Tha. this has been done
by the Indians, is not doubted.
Gold has been lately discovered on the
Rio Conejos, north of Taos; and some
OF the Mexicans are making ready 10 go
there 10 work for il.
The Legislative Assembly meets on
Monday next, The frst.) tits supposed
i, viii 81, forty days, for the reason tina,
the law allows so mnch, and no more
Al its first session, it appointed COM
mission to compile a code of laws. Bu,
as this commission has not We, got much
matter in state Of forwardness, very lit
lie legislation will be accomplished until
late in the season.
Some provision will be adopted for en-
pending the money appropriated for pub.
lie buildings; and it is to be hoped meas
ures will be taken TO procure the neces-
sary means from Congress for building
peniten,iary. From the wan. of suit
able buildings-which in this country
mus, be very neutrality-suspicious.,
is mere farce. A ten.penny nail will
let fellow out of any Jail in the coun-
try.
Perhaps some of your fashionable San
ia Fe correspondents will give you some
account of los assemblies de los inocen-
fos. They are a step--though perhaps
a short one--in the direction toward a
reform in the social morals OF Santa Fe.
Heaven knows these morals need this
and every other rectifying measure which
can be suggested for their benefit.
| There has been, so far, in Santa Fe,
no severely cold weather. There is no
snow in the valleys round os, and bu,
little has fallen this season. /. is only
the higher mountains that show cover
ing of snow.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

TIE RAILROAD. We learn from Mr.
O'Shaughnessy, the energetic contractor
at this end of the Burlington and peori;
Railroad, that he expects 10 have force
of 500 or 1000 hands at work between
this place and Monmouth as early in the
spring as the weather will permit. Az
an earnest OF his intention. we hear Of 0
contract entered into with the enterpri
sing proprietors of the Burlington Pla-
ming Mill, for the delivery of 500 wheel
barrows on the LIST Of March.
On every hand we receive the strong
est assurances Of the early completion Of
this great enterprise, which is destined 10
exercise the most gratifying influence on
the progress and desliny OF our town.
Bur. Telegraph.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
Kentucky U. 8. senator.

On the 30th ult. after seven balloiings
by the kentucky Legislature for u. S.
Senator to fill the place of the Hon.
Henry Clay, Hon. Archibald Dixon was
elected. The seventh ballo, stood as
follows:
Guthrie So; Dixon II; Garret Davis
/; Morehead /; Underwood l; Helm | !.
Mr.. ID. will serve from September
LIST, 1852, to March 4sh 1855.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
ARRIVAL OF THE
PHILADELPHIA, Jar. 8


The Cambria arrived with dates to
the 20th and % passengers. The steam
er Humboldt, from New York arrived at
Southampton, 29sh Dec. Lori Palmers-
ton, Secretary Of Foreign Affairs, has
resigned. Lord Stanley also rendered
lis resignation. Among the rumored caus'
es Of Lord PalmerstoE's resignation IS
The abstract question of the French rev.
olution. The mystery, however, is not
likely 20 be solved before the meeting OF
Parliament. The return of many Irish
emsrallts 10 their native country is at
tracing considerable attention in ireland.
II appears that their an'icipauons IN
regard 10 America have not in many IN
stances been realized, consequently are
congratulatrg themselves upon the event,
and regard ground Of hope for the fu.
ture.
SpAlN.--On the 20lh the Queen of
Spain was delivered If robust Prin-
cess.
FRANCE. The election continues TO
engross the na,ion 10 the exclusion of all
other subjects. Louis Napolean was
every where triumphant, and it is proba-
BILE that his majority will exceed that
of 1913. The vote from 90 depart
men,s although 70, complete, gives 81
045,000 yeas, against 100000 nays
The telegraphic dispatches from Paris
give the vote of 81 departments, of
which 100000 are yeas and 100000
nays. Many of the imprisoned depu-
,ies haze been liberated. Many specu-
lations were INDUCED in. in relation to
the new Press law, shortly to be
promulgated. Ii was generally suppo
sed tina, each journal would have to de-
posi-, certain sum with the government
as security for good behaviour and affairs
Of the press are TO be first acted upon. -
Citizens attacked on religion, family and
property. each offence to be punished by
fine and imprisonment.
The correspondent Of tho London
Globe, writing from Paris. on Friday
morning, SAYS: Among the rumors of the
city is one to the effect that some minis
,erial action will follow and accompany
the assam ,,ion of Government, when le
gaIlv announced. The Coun, de Mon
talbers is spoken Of as likely to form
pari of the new Cabinet, and tina, the
Portfolios of public instruction will be
confided to hun.
ENGLASD.-A privy council was held
at Windsor Castle on the LIST, when the
Right Hon. Earl de Granville appeared
as one of her Majesty's principal Secre-
taries of State.
The London Times say that the Bank
of England resolves that the rate OF in
,erest on Government securities, until
the l6.h Of JAM, shall be % TO 3 per
cent.
The iron house John Baickly Buchsn
and Sweet of Glasgow, has suspended
payments. Their liabilities are g70,-
900 sterling. Quaeter, Ham g. Sons,
engaged in the Oporso trade, have failed
for g70. 900 sterling.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

MoRE DEMOCRATIC BANKIaa.--The
Legislature of South Carolina are dis.
GUESSING General Banking Law, and
arc likely to pass il. Thus are the
props of the an.i-banking pariizan dog
ma giving way, one after another, and
VIC may soon expect to see the great bug.
bear fall lifeless TO the ground, never 10
rise again. VIVA. a pity.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

Liberal AND HAsDsomE.-The De-
troii Free Press, a decided Democratic
paper. thus speaks of the Presidents
Message: t -
Many of The easierns papers complain
of the message as being defective in
style, &C.. This, il occurs TO us, is a
foolish compliant. The message is a
good one, and is all tina: reasonable
man had right 10 expect; so lar IS its
arrangements and brevity is concerned,
1t is better than any of its predecessors.
which we now bear in mind.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
WAGON MAKING.

sHE undersigned respectfully informs
i thelciiizens of this and the adjoining
counties that he has commenced the Wag-
on Making Business in all its various bran
ches, aud hopes that, by strict attention to
business and by making reasonable charges.
forhis work. to merit and receive a liberal
share Of public patronage.
de pas determined to work for those per-
sons LIKING on the north side Of the river
enough lower TO pay their ferriage, if thay
choose togiye him their work.
Repairing done on the shortest possible
notice.
His shop is on the Dunn farm, on the
south side OF the Des Moines River.
BENZ. WRIGHT,
Dec. 18th, lS5l--tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

rThe attention Of Merchants and
s,hers 10 invited to the Gard Of Messrs.
CLEauoRn 4. HARRISON, Wholesale Gro
GERS and Dealers in Produce, which will
DO found in to days paper. From a
personal acquaintance with these gentle
men, we can cheerfully recommend
the,r establishments TO our readers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.

The present Congressional delegation
was presented to Ko,su'h to-day, and
excellent speeches were made on both
sides.
Kossuth leaves for Annapolis on Mon
day, on his way to the West. He is to
be present al the annual celebration Of
the Jackson Association tonight.
BosToN, Jan. 8.
Both Houses of the Legislature have
to-day passed resolution TO invite Kos.
suili 10 visit Massachusetts.
Sr. LOUIS, Jan. 8.
The splendid steamer DunkUk struck
log at Rush Tower Island, on Mon
day evening, broke into and sunk. Boat
and cargo probably total loss. She
cost So, 900, and was insured for $685.
500.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.-- Mr.. Mil
Ter. of New Jersey, has introduced into
the Senate the River and HARDER Bill that
passed the House of Representatives at
the last session of Congress, and moved
its reference TO the Committee on Com
merce. There is no doub, that a large
majority OF the American people are in
favor of the passage Of such bill.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

~ Land Warrants are quoted in ST.
Louis al $40 TO $3.50 for Mexicans.--
Clarks' Bank Note Reporter Gays there
will be few operations in lhem until Con.
gress decides whether the new issue shall
be made assignable. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
y The editors Of newspa uers I,

II The editors Of newspapers a,
Washington are talking of convention
for the purpose of adopting sundry res
olutions for sell-protecnon. For instance
they wish 10 make rule tina, persons
advertising and wishing an editorial no.
,ice, shall pay for such notice in addi-
ton TO the adyertis. ments. In England
an editorial notice Of half dozen lines
is charged al the rate Of about twenty
times the price of the advertisement to
which il refers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

a Late accounts from Philadelphia
represent Mr.. Cl.y's health as failing
fast. Our nation may soon be called to
mourn the loss OF her noblest defender.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

n We publish no Congressional
news of particular interes. this week,
snd could not if we wished to. Con-
gress is doing nothing, nor is j. likely i,
will do anything but follow President
making, during this session
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

D A gentleman who has just retur-
ned from Bonaparte informs us that the
Small Pox is very bad there, and also at
Benionsport. M
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

MooRE's WESTERN MAGAZINE for
November and December, has been re-
ceived and az usual, is filed with interest
ing and useful reading matter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
r I NJ w A r E,

Of Euery DESCRIPTION,
Stove Pipe, Stove Backing, Eve Troughins.
&c. Particular attention paid the Job
Work, of all kinds, in our line.
+. WASHBURN.
Ottumwa, January 9Th, l852.m3
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

" There are but few who know how
to be idle and innocent--by doing moth.
ing We learn 10 do ill.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

tB When you set abou, good work,
do not res till you have completed II.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
NO. XI.
FARM FOR SALE.

Ty,HE Undersigned designs moving to
Oregon in the Spring, and wishes to
dispose Of his farm lying one mile North OF
Ottumwa. Said farm contains about 100
acres; 70 of which are fenced and SO under
cultivation; six acres well set in Timothy;
ses good frame house, young -
s5miI orchard, (peach trees bear 6IE
- ing) well, smokehouse, sta. -
bic. &C., in short the very kind of farm
to make money of of. The timber is first
rate. will take one half cash and the
balance in stock and wagons. Apply soon
if you want bargain.
JAMES 8. WILLIAMS.
January 9Th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
OREGON ITEMS.

BY the attention of G.. II. r. Boyp,
who is now 10 Oregon, we have been
favored with Oregon papers up the 4th
Of November. We clip the following
items from the Spectator, which COM
prise ali tia! are OF interest 10 cur rea.
1Inrs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

Try AND SATISFY YOURSELF.
ALSO-A superior article Of Lard Lamps
and Tin Churns, that are cheaper and more
durable than any Others in use. Lard Cans
of superior quality, Sucking Bottles. Brass
Kettles, Flues for Stove Pipe.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
NEW FIRM.
S.ADDLE & HARNESS MAKING.

THE undersigned, having
OF James Baston, solicit
- the patronage Of the citi-
zens Of Wapelloand the adjoining counties.
as they have on hand great variety of
Saddles, Bidles, Harness, Collars, Carriage
and Wagon whips, &c. AL persons wish
ing to purchase any of the above msntisn-
ed articles, and especially those fitting out
for California or Oregon, will do well to
give thema call. Their stock is warranted
to be of the best quality, having been pur-
chased at an eastern market.
Hides and Skins received in exchange for
work. J. C.. IVES q co.
Ottumwa. Dec. 18th, l85l-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

u Don'tforgety OUT welheprinier.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

Mr. Waldo informed US few days
since. tina, ripe strawberries were pluck
ed in his neigboThood last week. This
is the second bearing Of the vines this
season. There are cucumber vines ia
this vicinity still green and bearing abun-
dandy. Wha, will our Atlantic friends.
being 10 degrees south Of this. think
when we tell them sbou, straw berries
and cucumbers growing and maturing
on the Sd of November.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

TIME SUBSCRIBER offers for sale the
above named stove, as the best cook
ing stove ever brought into Iowa. This
stove need only be seen to recommend itself
to the good judgment of persons wishing TO
buy neat, durable and economical stove.
The plates are of such construction and
thickness that am willing to warrant the
same to last ten years in constant use.
have given it thorough trial in every res
pect, and, can say, that in selling most of
the approved patterns made in the western
country, I have not sold stove that has
given as universal satisfaction as the Plai-
rie State.
Should any one wish, before purchasing,
to make inquiry of those having the stove
in use. | would refer them to any of the
following named persons:
w. w. Coffin, VIM. Baker,
p. s. Farmer, A. Harlan,
John Watkins, D. H. Michael,
James Grey, M. Langsdorf,
John Beach, Jacob Allen.
AL s O:-
Four sizes of Cincinnati Victory Premi-
UNI Cooking Stoves, which will sell FOR
CASH, at the following prices--which is
lower than the same article can be bought
at Keokuk and brought here:
Number q Victory Premium $50 90 :.
3 l6 so :.
2 l3 50
Try AND SATISFY YOURSELF.
ALSO-A superior article Of Lard Lamps
and Tin Churns, that are cheaper and more
durable than any Others in use. Lard Cans
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15

Winter is down upon us-ihe rains
have set in, in earnest-the river is quite
full and still rising--ihere has been a
rise of some feet navigation has been
resumed above to Marysvjlle---.he boats
are quite actise--and steamboat. stock
has ris considerably.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-01-15
A correspondent Of The Spectator

says:
The citizens of Oregon City are feast
ing on The second crop of almost every
sort OF vegetables that are raised in gar
dens: salads, green peas. radishes, anu
all that sos, of thing in abundance. in
November. Wonder what the poor fro
zen boosters on the east side of the
Rocky Mountains would think of this?
If they could be led to believe this truth,
our country by the next immigration
would be overrun with Grahami,es.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-16
Notice.

stock Mills.---A few patent corn mills
on hand for sale low: for cash. produce
or on short credit.
Horse POwer.---A horse power, good as
new, On hand for sale.
Corn Mill NOtes.--.Falling due and
payable at Agency City, lett in my hands
Tor collection, Will be promptly sued ON
at the place of payment, If not paid at
maturity. M. T.. LENS.
Agency City, December, 9th loi2-4w