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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
For the Des Moines Courier.


Mr.. EDIroR:-In looking over the
columns of the last Republic, there was
one item that struck us with peculiar
force, but the writer's pen suppose is
very gentle and pliable, he says: "of all
the Democratic Conventions, i. has been
our pleasure Of attending, and they have
been no few; this was the fullest, most
harmonious, intelligent and Democratic. ;"
Well, in regard to the harmony and intelli-
gence of said convention, we know moth
ing; but in regard TO the fuliness of the
delegates from Keokuk co., we can tes-
tify to the above statement as being thor
oughly true. On their return from the
convention they stopped in our Town,
CALI for their supper and horses iced; one
of the gentlemen, either from choice or
some capricious within chose the floor
as mos, comfortable, and while laying
there on his belly, his patriotic soul
broke forth in EXPLANATIONS of H(hic)u-
(hic)rah(hic) f(hic)or(hic H(hic) H(hic).
enn mingled with huzzas for Polk, the in
telligent gentleman, no doubt thinking
tina. he was candidate for the next Pres
idency. After SOLDERING off enough for
their journey they made the discovery
that they were out of funds; our Host
then kindly informed them he could keep
their horses until they forked up. This
brought them 10 their senses, and the bill
was soon paid. Now we do not presume
to say that the convention was formed
altogether Of such men thas nominated
Hem for Congress. God pity them if
they were. bnt we have heard some Of
the staunchest Democrats in our neigh
borhood say they could no. vote fer a
man brought cut by snch beas;ly so,s as
were at leas. 2 out of the 3 delegates
from heokuk County. Yours,
C. HOOSTERSNOLL.
Dahlonega, June 9TH 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
Nomination Of Gen. Pierce, of N.
hEnsE, DSlaire, for President.

We received On Saturday evening, a
dispatch informing US Of the nomination
of Gen. Franklin j. Pierce, Of New
Hampshire, as the democratic candidate
for President, and at the same time list
Of the balottings from to II and from
81 TO 40. The result of the 10Th ballot,
which stood for Pierce 263, Cass 2,
Douglass 2, Butler /. was announced to
our city readers in an extra; and we shall
give, when received, full account Of
the ballottings. We will simply state
,ha, Gen. Pierce was no, put in nomina-
ton until The 35ih ballot, when he re-
ceived l5 votes, upon which he made
slight gains up to the 48lh ballot, when
he received So votes. Here there would
seem TO have been recess. during i. is
to be presumed arrangements were made
which brought about his almos; unani-
nous nomination.
His nomination is, Of course the result
of compromise, rendered necessary by
the bulldog tenacity with which the
more prominent candidates held on to the
chances. There is lesson in the fact
of which future aspirants will of course
take due and timely notice. Ii is now
established as fixed fact that no man
can crowd himself on to the track.
There has evidently been much .roub-
lie in the camp-and it is equally evil
dent that the old fogies have come off
second 5est.-Bur. Tel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
Dahlonega, June 9TH 1882.
The oaice Holders Code.

We have had occasion heretofore to
notice how admirably the Code is adapt
ed to promote the interests Of the Office
holders of our State. l. would ssem as
il iha, ore idea ruled the minds CT oul
Legislators in all The Legislation of Iowa.
but never has il been carried out in such
entire perfection as in our presen. Loco
foco Code. ... -. ......
BY the Code there is no tax on the
incoming Salary OF an Office holder, nor
upon library of a 500 worth of Books,
nor upon family pictures, wearing APP
parel, the food provided for the family,
and considerable amount Of furniture.
Take the case of county, or State
Officer, whose salary amounts TO some
$500 a year, this is exempt, his pro"is-
ions and clothing for self and family,
which may amount to, say $500, and
his kitchen furniture and liberal bsding
arrangements, say $500 more. Thus
we see an Officer holder may, and many
of them do, hold some $500 exempt
from taxation, and by means of it live
sump:uously aye extravagan:ly every
DAY upon the taxes paid by the people
specially raised for the purposes of pro-
yiding these same salaries aud nothing
else. .- a... ..-... .-. -.
A farmer whose income amounts to
$500 year will ordinarily be taxed on
his farm and the property about him, Out.
Of which this $500 is made. to the a
mount Of from $50 to 500 year.
Why should the Office holder be exempt,
from taxation and the farmer with the
same amount ofincome have TO pay from
$50 to 500 towards the supper. of his
Salaried neigh5or. Why! for no other
reason than such is Locofoco policy
These Locofaco Office holders do love
the farmers SO dearly that they surely
will not grumble at paying them high
taxes as Sigh. token of their gratitude
Tor such disinierested loye.-V. Whig.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

PRoFITs OF AUTHoRsHIP.-The New
York Times, in an article on this sab
ject, has the following statement:
"Our authors" have been for the last
two or three years, building themselves
substantial edilices, at very encour-
aging rate. Bancroft besides buying a
.'lrees;one" house in the city, has bull,
fine country seat Newport. Headly
has built splendid mansion at Newport.
Melville has bough, farm at Stockbrldge.
Irving and Paulding have splendid seats
on the Hudson. Prescott has received
from the Harpers not less than $4,000
for his books. Morse has been paid
more than $4,000 from the sale of his
books. Albert Barnes has received from
his Commentaries, over $4,000. Pro.
fessor Anthem has made over 1000
Stephens over $40,000--lhe Abbotts o.
yer $4,000, &C., &C. Tx Marvel has not
received less than $4,000 profits on his
books. although it is only few years
since he began to write. Headly,s prof.
It's must have already exceeded $50 900.
Professor Davies has received more than
$4,000 as the proceeds of the sale of
his books. The Tribune lately men,
toned that Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stow
had refused $4,000 for the copyright of
a single novel. And the list might be
indefinitely extended.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE-We have Just
received the June nunber-rich and
magnificent as ever. Annexed, we give
the note of Mr.. Graham to the editorial
fraternity, which will be found of gener-
al public interest also, al least 10 such as
wish to subscribe for the most fashioaa-
ole monthly of the times:
CARP TO THE Passive touch
our hat TO ya2--"Genllemen cf the
Press'-Gad, IS we salute 10 less than
1910 of yoa, please let one bow suffice
70. you all. ..... .-... .... ....... =. .
VIII you observe, that on the eve of
oar new volume, we come out with new
type and finer paper, new cover, fresh
i!npudenoe, great hopes, and marvellous
good humor. Ue shall cut no one from
our eGchange ist--nor cut our poor re-
laions, ei,her-our children, il we had
any, might swing upon our neighbors'
ga,es--simp.y because we have no east
expectations, and OF. estates are entai!ed.
When we get rich as some other Maya
zine publishers, we shall be quite saucy,
and shall sag great deal, and-oo Moth
ing. ..-..... ,....... ......
IF any body has mind to "upset the
boat or take an oar, and help it along,
The choice is freely offered.
There is room fos passengers, and the
lrip--fos sir months is ONE DOLLAR, to
Editors friends--lhe press being free on
the list. Mention The fact while we get
up The steam for JULY! Six CoPIEs-6
MONTHS (oF 700 PAGES So.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
Democratic Presidential NOsri j.
ns:stf1ssS.

We are very happy 10 be able to an
nounce to our readers, and the public by
means partly Of telegraph" mail and
passengers, the nomination by The Bal
simore Convention of Gen. franklin
Pierce, of New Hampshire. as Demo-
cratic Candidate for President, ard Hon.
w. r. King, Of Alabama, as Vice Pres
ident.
We have only time TO say this week,
that this astounding intelligence was re.
ccived by the Democracy with feelings Of
profound and bndisguised disappoint.
ment and dissatisfaction. The enquiry
has been very general, aud is yet far from
answered, WHO is franklin Pierce?
Cass we know, and Douglass we know,
but as for Pierce, we know him not"
We sympashize very deeply and sim
cerely with our Democratic friends I'M
der this affecting dispensalion. II is in
deed melancholy 10 think, that the
"noise and confusion" was SO great that
Gen. Cass, or Judge Douglass, or some
other Statesman known TO the country,
could not get in. II was truly nomina-
ton not fiji TO be made. If our friends
will wait little we will give them one
that is fit.
We hoped to get some of the proceed
ings in detail for this week; but must 60
to press With very the Sigh Telegraphic
DISPATCHES, in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
4 From the Bur. Telegraph
From Council Bluffs aud EEis-
SQUIRT River.

We are under obligations to Mr.. Hill
honse, clerk Of the steamer Honduras,
for the following letter:
ST.. Louis, June 81, SO.
Mr.. EDIroR:--I have concluded 10
give you faint sketch of our last trip
We arrived here from Council Bluffs
yesterday evening; had very pleasant
trip and no sickness aboard of our boat,
though there is much sickness along the
river, Met the Alton a. Weston; she
left one corps there, which made the 9th
death OF cholera since she left St. Louis.
At Randolph Landing, three miles below
Kansas, they have considerable cholera
mostly among those who had started for
California and turned back from the
plains. There has been considerable
small pox at ST. Joe. Einigran.s gener-
ally have left.
kanesvllle is pretty healthy; emf
grants still arriving, provisions very
scarce and high. We sold our cargo of
flour a, $500 per barrel a! the landing
FIVE miles from kaEesvile. The week
before our arrival flour was selling al
$1,000 per barrel or eight dollars per
sack. Sugar 25 cts. per pound; rice 20
cts; sal! ito 10 cts. per pound; a great
many emigrants turned back, finding pro-
visions too scarce and high, some of the
Caliiornians selling their teams al sac
rinca and going t3a home.
The emigrants and Pawnee Indians
had little fight concerning bridge, the
Indians wanted ,oll,,he emigrants rushed
across and wouldn, pay, and they had
a lille skirmish; several Indians wound
cd and one or two whites--Indians very
badly wounded.
The Mornons at Kanesyille are maxi
ing great preparations to leave. They
expect to be Off in about three weeks.
The steamers Ell Passo and Robert
Campbell were lerring at Council Bluffs.
Ell Passo made over $4,000 g or 10
days ierrying. Rober. Campbell fsrried
one day at Traders point, cleared 5000
and left for want of business.
Saw great many Santa Fee teams
loading at Kansas and leaving. The re-
turned Calitornans report a good deal
of sickness on the plains and graves very
thick on the road; never out Of sigh. Of
graves
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

II Mr.. l.. J. REEVE announces 10 the
public, through an advertisement in ano-
Their column. new and improved patent
Skein for Buggies, Wagons, &C., and his
ability to apply this Improvement al his
mandatory 10 this place for such as
ma" want it in this and many other
counties in Southern Iowa. We take
pleasure in recommending Mr.. Reeve to
the confidence and patronage of the pub
lie, as an industrious and skillful mechan-
ic. and can say in reference to the Skein
tina, it is said to add some ten dollars in
value TO wagon without increasing the
cost. Mr.. X. has also rights for coun-
ties, townships and shops TO sell.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

RAILRoAD.-We are informed that
Judge Mason, who has inst returned
from the East, has purchased for the
company two locomotives and cars 10 be
used in the future construction of the
road. He also Iade,a purchase of 600
tons of iron which is)now expected at
Burlington. TheJadge, we understand,
states that our road is fayorably known
in the eastern cities, and that Mr.. Hard
ing who recently went east to negotiate
the bonds of the Company, will meet
with little difficulty in disposing of them.
The action of Congress in regard TO
grant of land to aid in the construction of
a railroad from La Fayette, Ia, via Peo-
ria and Burlington, 10 the Missouri river,
adds much TO the character of the work;
and when, as we have every reason to
believe will early be the case, that bill
becomes law, the Impotence of this
link in the chain connecting the Missou-
ri river with the eastern seaboard will be
more generally felt. Without any ex.
peciation of connection of this charac.
ter for some years to come and simply
in view of the advantages to derive from
a railroad to our home trade, the Peoria
and Oquawka Railroad Company was
organized, and home subscription of
over half million OF dollars immedi-
ately made. If then, the road possess
ed sufficient importance to justify its
construction, and of that no one acquaint-
ed with the business of the country
entertained doubt, how much more inn
portant, and of how much more profit
will it be to stockholders when it forms
alink of that grand chain of roads which
will connect the rivers of the far west
with the markets of the East.--KnoG-
piHe Jour.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

Hon. Henry b. HeDdershott is out in
a card in the last Republic, announcing
his intention TO vindicate his Democracy
from imputation cast upon it by reso-
luton of The late Mass meeting. /. has
long been our private opinion that most
of what is called Democracy about This
Town, was a counterfeit article: but we
hardly expected Mass meeting at lhls
peculiar time TO pronounce it SO by a
Resolution. But it is family quarrel;
let our friends settle it among themselves;
we may be permitted to indulge the hope,
however. that "when rogues fall on,
honest men may get their Dues -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
~ Our Neighbor, at the conclusion of

II Our Neighbor, at the conclusion of
one of his most obscure efforts to get up
something pointed, very periinenliy
asks US if we understand him! Bless
you, no! we have long since abandoned
all hopes of understanding anything you
write. You are ordinarily obscure, and
in this instance, under the stimulating
effects of the late convention, and its
spirited af1erpeice probably YOU sue
ceeded most admirably 10 making your
self perfectly uniaseliigiyts
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
Emigration.

There has been five or six thousand
teams crossed The Missouri River, at the
different ferries near here, already this
season, and are many thousands more
around this vicinity, aiming to CROSS
There has been about double the num-
Der of teams, and treble the number of
person, (old and young) Of any former
emigration. Guardian and Sentinel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
HAmong the new pos, Offices latel,

e Among the new pos. offices lately
established the following are for this
State
Otter Greek, Jackson co., ]. III. jack
son, p. Nj; Palmyra, Polk co., ]. Tai
bot, Z. M, Ossian, Winnesheik co., j..
o. Porter, p. M; Lybrand, AllamakeeI
CO., Hiram Jones, p. M; Vernon, Van
Buren, Co., John NJ. Estes, p. M. ri
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

ARKANsAs.-The Democratic State
Convention of Arkansas, nominated for
Governor ELIAS N. CONWAY, of Pulas-
Xxi county. The Presidential Electors
are WIN. A. McClain, Henry Rector, J.
A. Garter and rhos. b Flournov. Bry-
an II. Smi,hson, (Democrat) of Wash.
ington county, is an independent candi-
date for Governor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

TT Quite number of new advertise
ments appear in to-day's paper TO which
we would take this method of calling at
tention, not having time to notice them
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
~ Will our neighbor inform US why,

~ Will our neigh Dor inform us why,
in publishing The proceedings of the late
Mass Meeting, be took the responsibility
OF suppressing the portion OF one its
resolutions prescribing the Des Moines
Courier? Are we TO understand by il
that our friend, upon cool reflection, is
ashamed of the resolution, AND that for
the purpose of averting the disgraceful
consequences which he had the sagacity
TO See must follow its publication, ven.u-
red upon this dishonest and fraudulent
expcdient of mutilating the record of the
meeting! We shall be happy to know
that our neighbcr repudiates The reso,u.
ton, but he certainly had no right s1s
withhold il from the public, and nos9A
else had the right.
The resolution was reported lid
meeting by the Committee 1solu-
tons, through Hon. FL. b. HSNdersholt,
its chairman, and was Psssed by the
meeting precisely in the shape in which
we gave i! to the publie last week; and
he proceedings of the meeting, this res.
oIution among the res was by resolu-
lion ordered to be published in the Re
public. Will the Republic do US the
justice to state that such a resolution did
pass the meeting, with such explana-
lions as it may think fair and honorable
dealing calls for, touching its suppression!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
WASHINGTON, June /.
HOUSE.,

The House met, slim attendance.
The Deficiency Bill, returned from the
Senate, without numerous amendments,
referred to Committee of Ways and
Means, and ordered to be printed.
After the reception of few reports,
the House adjourned till Friday.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

DThe Methodist General Confer
ence, now in session in Boston, has pass.
ed resolution declaring that an Annual
Conference :. is no. competent to censure
is members for joining secret societies.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
~ FOR CONGRESS-, a
PHILIP VIELE, of Lee Co.
August Election.

MEssRs. FDlToRs:-You will please
announce me as an Independent candi-
date, at the August election, to represent
Wapello county in The lower branch OF
the next Legislature.
MARTIN DICKENS.
COMPETING Tp., June 7th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

DAn old saying goes, that ''a short
horse is soon curriedv'-the Legislature
of Rhode Island adjourned last Friday
evening, after session of only days.
Only think of a 4 day session in which
the Maine Law, among others, were
passed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
EVANSVILLE Posr OFFICE. I'm II

EVANSVILLE PosT OFFICE. the
last Southern mail made up at the Kanesr
vile Office, there were over 1000 letters,
besides papers; and in the Eastern there
were over 1900. 1t took three hands a
whole day to assert and make up the
same. Why should we not haze more
mail taciIuies?-Western Bugie.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

Senator Berrien has resigned his
place in Senate. II. NJ. Charlton has
been appointed to fll his place until the
Sd of March next, when Mr.. Toomb's
time commences.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

Hon. II. j. WALKER.-This dis
statesman is still at Brighton,
England, in precarious state of health.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

D Our friend s. f. BAKER. Daguer-
rean Artist, has taken the room opposite
our Office in the same building. rosuch
as wish good likenesses We would say
call on Steve.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress--First
Session.

WAsHINeToN, May 81.
The Senate passed resolution to adj
journ over to Thursday on account of
the democratic convention. The Def.
cheney billwas taken up, when after
some discussion The bill was passed.
And the Senate adjourned. o
HOUSE. "
Mr.. Hall moved to postpone till Tues
day next, the amendment of the motion
to consider the vote by which the Iowa
land and railroad bill was rejected on
Saturday; assigning as the reason tfras
the measure was important. and the
House was thinly attended, decided in the
affirmative, yeas 10, nays, 81. @
Mr.. Orr from the committee on public
land reported bill granting l, 600, 600
acres for the construction Of two rail-
roads; one to connect the Gulf with the
Atlantic and the other connecting PEN
sacola Bay with the Georgia railroad by
Montgomery, Alabama.
The consideration was postponed till
Tuesday week.
Mr.. Harris moved that Congress be
adjourned on the first Monday of August.
Mr.. Houston moved an amendment by
substituting 10Th July.
The resolution and amendment wers
postponed till Monday next.
The House then passed resolution
that when it adjourned tomorrow, i,
stand oIioutpeJ tiil Friday 80
s'anu elo"'heu VA .iuay'
The House then adjourned. a5v sri
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
<s&hsaA4r
<e1e4sAMwSSsS<Sc
From the Missouri Republican.
From the Baltimore DEM
Ocratic Convention.
BALTIMORE, June 2,

BALTIMORE, June 2.
Second Days Procsedings-Two
.. Thirds Rule .Adopted.
The Convention met at ten O'Clock
this morning, and was called to order by
the President s. .#.#
The immense hall was crowded to
suffocation, and there was great difficult
ty in seating members.
Mr.. Barrows, of Arkansas submitted a
resolution for the appointment Of a COM
mittee of one from each State, TO report
resolutions comprising the Democratic
platform. ..-...... ...r. ..-.
A substitute was offered and adopted,
to appoint a committee Of same number,
TO whom all resolutions should be refer.
red without debates.
Several resolutions were then offered,
embracing the Compromise Measures;
which were referred to the committee.
The Convention, at IL o'clock, adj
jorned TO 3, p. M.
baltimore, June 2, 3P.M
The Democratic Convention to-day
elected John w. Davis. former Speaker
of the House of Representatives., from
Indiana, as permanent President of the
Convention and also one Vice President
from each of the States, except North
probably South Carolina. The pre-
vious Secretaries were retained, with
some additions. ~ .@ s.
The Convention also adopted the tho,
thirds rule by large majority, and a.
greed to be governed by the rules of the
House of Representatives.
1t was also agreed to vote for Presi-
dent aud Vice President by States.
The Convention then adjourned until
tomorrow (Thursday,) at noon. 81.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10
saline 1.:.f,ds.

iuus2 REPRESENTATIVES,
May 26, 1851.
FOURIER. Sir: | have the
pasBfe TO inform you that the bill au-
6oFizing the State authorities to sell the
Saline lands has passed both Houses Of
Congress, and is now law.
Very Respectfully,
BERNHART HEM.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-06-10

We are under obligations to Mr.. Hill
honse, clerk of the steamer Honduras,
for the following letter: