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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
GasphiniSnl.

Eighth resolution passed at the late
Democratic State Convention
"RcSolUed, That we are opposed TO
The Galphin system of swallowing up the
public monies, but are in favor of homes
~ and economy in the administration of
The general government" a..... --.l.
San Act for the Relief of Millege Gal
phin executor of the last will and tes,a-
mentof George Galphin deceased
BE IL Enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives. Of the United
States of .4merica an Congress rs
sembid, O '~@ .-
.'That the Secretary of the Treasury
be and he is hereby AUTHORIZED and RE-
orIRED TO examine and adjust the claim
Of the late George Galphin, under the
treaty made by the Governor of Georgia
with The Greek and Cherokee Indians,
in the year seventeen hundred and sew
enty-ihree, and to pay the amount which
ma, be found Cue TO Milledge Galphin
executuor of the said George Galphin,
out of any money in the, treasury not
otherwise appropriated. ,'a'
Appro August l4th, 1913.
JAMES X. POLK"
So Progressive Democracy" have
progressed in honesty, little since Mr..
Polk went out of power. That Gal
phin claim passed locofoco Congress
and approved by locofoco. president
was great swinde. Now for our part
we have never been able to discover any
hing wrong in paying the claim. In
fact we think it ought to have been paid
many years before it was. But the Dem
ocralic Convention of Iowa thought that
The payment was conceived in sin and
brought forth in inquily. Some of them
must have known, that ii was 10.
cofoco law on the statute book when the
presen; Administration came into power,
and if the administration had refused to
pay it. the courts would have compelled
them TO do SO:
OH DEMOCRACY.
We know very well how they under
take 10 make out their case of fraud, of
course they cannot gainsay the correct.
ing of the action of their own Congress
and administration. The principal say
they WAS due but no interest, because
the interest made foo large sum. Go
ahead gentlemen and when you convince
honest wings or honest democrats either,
that man shall not have interest upon a
jus, debt because it has been DUE roo
long, we'll come down.-Io,0a Repub.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
w The HARMONIOUS are having

" The HARMONIOUS are having a
time over our good-looking neighbor OF
the Land Office, ia relation to his posi-
ton on the nominee. The Gazette and
Statesman more than insinuate that the
Col. pledged himself to 60 for the "Lit-
tie Giant" at Baltimore, while the Col.
himself says there is no foundation in
truth for saying any such thing. This
matter does not particularly interest us,
but we don't like to see the Desmoines
River people, particularly one SO init.
mately connected with our magnificent
improvement, abused and misrepresented
in this way. The charge clearly implies
fraud on the part of the Col, in getting
the nomination of Delegate to Baltimore,
which from some years acquaintance
with him, we may say that we do not
consider him capable of employing for
such purpose. 4.. .......5s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

BANKS WINDING UP.--Itis said tina,
several banking institutions in Ohio have
determined TO wind Up their affairs, in
consequence of the tax imposed on their
capital by the legislature. The Dayton
Bank has determined to windup imme-
diately, and the Xenia and Dayton
Branches have called meetings of the
stockholders to consider the subject.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

On YES! Go AND GET YOUR yIsAGE
ScRAPED.-Among the advertisements
will be found the cards of Mr.. Wage
Barber, and Mrs. WAGG, millner and
dressmaker, and il is to be hoped thai
the gentlemen will have their heads shorn
and their boards shaved of, and that the
ladies will wear nice and fashionable
bonnets and dresses. There is nothing
more essential to the comforts of nan
and woman.kind than the barber and
and we hope our citizens will
give them plenty to do.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
For the Courier.
WHAT | LOVE.

WHAT l LOVE.
ga country life is the life for me-"
love its wild-like scenery, .. ..
The greenwood, where so many hours
Were spent in search of fruits and
flowers. aal ...s r..... 81. r.
j love the joyous notes of birds,
The squirrel which no one disturbs,
.. In its peaceful home.
love to go in { he harvest field, "I
To carry the men their halliday meal,
And see them gather under the green oaks,
To refresh themselves and crack their
jokes
And then the farmer, when his work is
done,
With a cheerful smile to his home doth
come, .,..,... .....
.. ... .. How happy is he !
May Goth, so. .-.s L. M.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

B Our friend PUMRoY has just re.
ceived large and splendid lot of Drugs,
&c., &c. He is anxious now to &c.
clear of them, and we don't know oil
any better advice we could give our pa
irons than to give the Squire call
He has first rate Candies we know, for
we tried 'em. He knows how to get
custom-he ADyERTIsEs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
From Washington.
Thirty-Second Congress-First
Session,
WASHINGTON, May IL.
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, May IL.
HOUSE.
The bill TO change the name of ST. Pc.
tiers to Minnesota river was passed.
A bill was reported to run and estab-
lsh the boundary of Texas. A resolu-
ton was adopted to adjourn over till
Wednesday in order to attend the funer-
al Of Mrs. Adams, widow of ex-Presl-
den, J. Q. Adams, 10 take place to-mor-
row, at 1 o'clock. ..[..
The House went into committee on the
Territorial Bill.
The Bill announced before the COM
mittee was one thorizing the Govern
meni of New Mexico 10 call an extra
session of the Territorial! Legislature
whenever il was deemed necessary.
Mr.. Preston spoke on the compromise
acts.
Mr.. Calhoun followed, vindicating the
action Of The Wing caucus, in ruling the
resolution out of order, as the caucus
met only to fix the time and place of the
convention. As for himself, he fully
endorsed the fnali,y, and from data
which had been placed in his possession,
he knew that if those who seeded had
remained, the compromise resolutions
would have passed the caucus by four
majority.
After further debate, the House adj
journed.
SENATE.
A resolution was passed 20 adjourn
over to Wednesday, 10 attend the funer-
al Of Mrs. Adams.
Mr.. Underwood introduced bin
changing the mode Of compensating mem,
hers of Congress, allowing salary Of
$4,000 per annum, and 20 cents per
mile, for mileage; deducting $40 per day
for absence, except for sickness.
Several bills was passed, including one
granting The right of way and donation
Of land in aid of Railroad from the
Wabash 10 the Missouri river.
The Senate then resumed the De-
ficiency Bill, after a short debate, adj
jou:ned. 6.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

ESCAPE OF Thomas F. MEAeHER.-
A dispatch from Dublin, TO the London
News. dated April %, says that news
had just been received that Thomas f.
Meagher, the Irish political convict, had
escaped from Van Dieman's Land. The
intelligence reached his friends from a
private source.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

For the Des Moines Courier.
TO A FRIEND.

My harp is tuned, my valued friend,
To sing of other hours;
Rise gentle Muse, thine aid to lend,
And let me feel thy powers.
Youths sunny hours will pass away,
And beauty bright will fade g. q
Manhood's gay form will soon decay,
And in the grave be laid.
But look beyond the bright blue sky.
Up to the world above;
There pleasures never fade and die,
But all is JOY and love. M
Ottumwa, May 9th, so.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
While Numerous.

limitations and inefIicacious COM
pounds, purporting to be remedies for
Fever and ague and Chill Feper, have
had their day. aud sentences of Danish
ment passed upon them by an intelligent
public, "Smith's Tonic Syrup, or Peg
efa6le Febr4uge," has, for ten success
i've years, not only sustained, but increas-
ed lis reputation throughout the. whole
South and Western States where these
maladies prevail. 81 a s.
The genuine is sold by
JOHN PUMROY, Olfumwa.,
JOHN BEACH, Agency CITY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

To- Mr.. S. is down in the last Repub-
lie upon our friend Joseph w. Caldwell,
like "a thousand of brick" Ii is fortu-
nate for Joe that he has way Of taking
the troubles of this life easy, and laugh
ing and growing fat under all circum-
stances, or this infic,ion would proba.
bly, have proved serious matter for him.
Mr.. s. evidently don't like Joe, for sew
eral reasons, among which the principal
seems to be, his being a Wing, but main
ly his audacity in running for the Office
of School Fund Commissioner, and,
"lhere's the rub"-getting elected.
Joe, il seems, sauntered into the Wing
Convention held here the other day, be-
ing very much in the habit of going TO
meeting, and while there, according to
Mr.. s., under the influence of an excl
table temperament, and very strong
propensity TO enjoy fun, wherever he
can find it, was guilty Of "clapping his
hands, and giving other demonstrations.
Now it wes undoubtedly wrong in
friend Joseph TO run even as an Indepen-
dent candidate for office. not being "lo
the manor born;" and il may be, notwith.
standing his 100 majority, and his GER
tifcate of election, that he cannot now
tread his title clear" no, being OF the
regular succession; but however this
may be, il was naughty in him TO 60 TO
the Convention, even as spectator, and
especially while there TO behave in the
way S. says he did. His position is ve-
ry peculiar, and he should have kept q.
way, bat if he mus. 60, he should have
set perfectly still, and behaved himself,
like good Independent School Fund
Commissioner ought 10 do. We seri-
ously counsel Joseph not TO "clap his
hands and stathp the floor" any more.
But Joseph is malignant Whig!'
This, if we recollect Alright, is term
frs, employed in the time of Oliver
Cromwell, TO designate very fierce
religious sect in Scotland, favorable 10
the restoration of Charles the III, to
whom were opposed the Independents,
favorable to the Commonwealth or Re-
public; now Joseph is an Independent,
and consequently no Malignant; Mr.. S.
is opposed TO Independents, therefore he
is malignant. Joseph is not malignant
in any other sense, for more jolly,
good natured. laugh and grow fat fellow
cant be found in these diggins: and he
probably never harbored particle of
malice against any one in his life. We
will turn him out against S. any time in
this particular. The disposition of S.
sticks out in his communication very
strongly. He is evidently none OF your
laughing joking kind; grin, one of your
real malicious, deep seated, constitution
al, malicious grins, is the nearest he ever
comes 10 laugh. He seldom claps his
hands at anything. He is good hater;
he will hate longer and harder, and more
of it and with less reason or provoca-
lion, than any other live man. Political
hate, especially, is his chief aliment.-
His sympathies all run in the channel of
regular nominations; at everybody out
side of that il is his especial Democratic
duty to bris,le up, snap and growl, abuse
and detract. We believe this true bill.
We would not be such man for all the
offices in the world, and we rejoice tina.
Joseph w. Caldwell is not such man.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

Some time Cold is suffered TO accumu-
late upon Cold whole winter through
This is taking short route to the "long
home. Stop the mischief before il has
liked itself incnrrbIv. With Rogers
Syrap Of LiUericort, Tar, and Cancha.
fagaa, the result, is not merely proha-
sbillty, bu. certain. See pamphlet in
Agents possession. -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
WASHINGTON. I7ih Nav

Mr.. Goddard, Of Ohio. chief clerk in
the Department Of the Interior, has re-
signed; his resignation to take effect on
the LIST July; private reason, alone in
duce this step.
The resignation Of Assistant Postmas.
ter Warren takes effect on the 25th inst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
9 9 9 9 9 3 . 9 3
CAMPAIGN COURIER!

The great interest and importance of
the approaching County, State, Congress
sional, and Presidential elections, indu-
ces the subscriber to offer the Des
Woines Courier to temporary subscri-
bers and Clubs al such reduced prices,
barely sufficient to cover cost, as will
place it within the reach of all who may
wish to take it, through the canvass.
The Editorial Department of the
Courier will command, as at present,
the services of J. w. NORRIS, Esq, al
ready known to the public as devoted
Wing, sincere friend Of reform, and
an earnest and enthusiastic advocate of
the great issues now before the country,
and whose past course it is believed will
be guarantee of future efficient servi-
ces in the good cause.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
OUR Railroad bill.

Congress seems 10 be getting along,
some. /. will be seen by reference TO
the Washington news, that the Wabash
and Missouri River Rail Road Bill pass
ed the Senate on the 9Th inst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

Iy CHARLES KIMBLE is one of those
clever fellows "you read about" who
subscribes for the papers, advertises and
pays for il; and if you want anything in
his line recollsc. him and give him a call.
See his advertisement.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

~ j. j. WEsTERMAN is DESTROYS of
disposing of his entire stock of Groce-
ries at cost and carriage. A good OPEN
ing for somebody who wishes TO en-
bark in that business.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

ALTON CITY BANK.-The Alton Tele-
graph learns, that Banking institution,
with a capital of 100000, is to go into
operation in that city about the LIST of July.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

II The Keokuk packets, il is stated.
intend to put stop to the sales of spir-
ituous liquor on board. and dispense en-
tirely with their bars.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

Maj. Al. DoNELsoN, formerly Minis
ter to Berlin, and editor of the Washing
ton Union, has Withdrawn from tina. post.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27

OG and Trace chains for sale at
IL WARDEN & LEIGHToN's.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-05-27
T E r M S
The CASH fn all cases to nc
company orders. #. Hs#@2rur

oASAh Ghk Sa&SSS ~ shS-
company orders. " H. #.4-s.
Regular subscribers, on payment of
arrearages only, will be considered Club
subscribers at the above rates, during
the time specified.
The active exertions of the friends of
the cause, in forming Clubs, procuring
new subscribers, and forwarding lists is
earnestly solicited. A heavy outlay
will be required and it is important to
get as early response as possible
Post Masters and present agents are au-
thorized to act in the premises.
Address, r. III. WARDEN Pub.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
TT Letters will not be taken out I'M
less the POSTAGE is PAID. .-.....s
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ERROR CORRECTED.

To the Editor Of he National Era.
SIR If you would like to arrest an error in
its progress through the world. YOU can do So
by stating that the article in the Era of March
l4th. credited to the Nep York Observer. pur-
porting To be THE Dying Words of Wilber-
force are not has but those of Wilbcriorce
Richmond, son Of Leigh Richmond well known
as the author of the Daryman's Daughter
and they are found. almost verbatim on page
262 of Bickersteth's Family Portrature'
Wilberforce Richmond died when very young
many years before his illustrious namesake
to whom the extract is attributed The re-
marks were made TO his sister, on the Tuesday
preceding the Sunday on which he died Sub
sequently he endured great conflict, which
reminds me more than anything ever read
of the agony embodied in that fearful cry
My God my God Why hast thou forsaken
me! But the precious truths of the Bible
he valued in life, brought peace in death His
last moments are thus beautifully described:
Thinking him asleep his father left him
As he was going away, he blessed him, and
looking at him. serene and beautiful in his re-
pose, he said, So, he giveth his beloved Sleep!
Willy opened his eyes on hearing these words
and replied, Yes dear papa, aud the rest
which Christ gives is sweet = These were his
last words. He Immediately sunk into long
and peaceful slumber," and soon passed away.
gently, peacefully, as stars fade at the approach
OF day. In haste, yours respectfully,
ANNE c. WEBB.
philadelphia, March IS, 1852
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The motion to strike out the section was re-
jected, and it passed-only nine voting against
IT,
The next section making another appropri-
alton for the support Of the army. was also
opposed by Mr. Ods, who said he meant To be
consistent in his opposition TO the bill
Mr. Orr. of South Carolina moved to strike
out $500 900, and insert one dollar
Mr.. Orr's motion was ncgatved who then
moved two dollars TO enable him to advert to
Mr.. Stanlys speech. He said lac had been
opposed to closing the debate, as he thought
the bill should be fully discussed
Mr.. Marshall, of Kentucky considered a
principle involved in the bill and declared that
lac could not vote for its provisions, until hc
knew how the money asked for had been spent
The appropriation Was then voted. A sub
sequent one met with similar opposition, hut,
as was the case with the others the opposition
was fruitless; and there is every probability
that the bill will lie passed as it was reported
by the Committee of Ways and Means
In the mean time, the Committee rose, and
the House adjourned
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have voted in any of the precincts, and that of
those who did, many threw away their votes
on Indifferent candidate while the professed
majorities of the Government show "A great
falling off since the Goth Of December. Either
the returns at that time were false. or the Gov
eminent has fallen off lamentably from its
boosted popularity. Between the two sus-
pect that it never had much and that the vote
of December was one made up to suit the occa-
sion by projects and priests.
Only three republicans are chosen to the Legis-
latiye Assembly, and these will not take their
seats. They have allowed their names TO be
used merely to get an opportunity to protest
officially against the act of usurpation. Nei-
Their their self-respect nor their respect for the
rights of a people, could allow them to swear
fealty to Constitution which sprang up like
a mushroom in the night, and that not from the
soil but from the mouths of cannon They
will enter the Assembly, therefore only to re-
cord in the name of law and Justice their sol
emn condemnation Of the deed
Already they are threatened with cxtermina-
ton by La Pdtrie and lie PubhQue. but as
Cavaignac, a man of stern and indomitable
courage, is one Of the three, they will not be
inundated by such threats: and if violence
should be used in turning them out of the
building, | cannot say but there is a prospect
that force outside will turn them back again.
At any rate, it is certain that the President
looks upon the results of the election. though
nominaily in his favor with the most sombrc
views. He has complained to some of his
friends that he has been deceived by them as
to his popularity, and that something must
be done to prevent crisis.
He will, therefore, either not convene the
Legislative Assembly at all or he will provoke
a war in Switzerland TO distract the attention
of the people, and nhame that most sensitive
spot in the French heart, the love Of military
glory. Or, he may convene the Legislature
and declare war at the same time. and then
throw upon the former the responsibility of its
management, to screen himself, and to defeat
the intended movement Of Cavaignac. He is
in every case surrounded by difficulties, and his
tenure Of power becomes each day more doubt
ful. 1t is perfectly preposterous to talk of his
personal popularity. He has none besides
what he gets from the policy of the priesthood,
and the means of influence deposited in the
public chest g.
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FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE.


THE subscber offers for sale his Farm situated abou
Ave miles from Washington in Prince Georges county
Maryland contains I7s sores above " Of which 10
na- auvai meadow producing ut present ton and hall
Of hay acre but which under improved cultivation
would produce at least two tons Hay Ne u In the Wash
ngton at from to $40 per ton About four sore
place marsh with several feet Ia thick
ness Of the result dcaysd vegetation which
properly IL from which the upland
be NJ reasonable cost About % Of wood
snd-grovtb principally oas and chestnut The ahd ex
ospt meadow IL undnlsng aud has many pretty site
for building There many springs OF excellent water OF
tho p.cs and IL Is noted for is The soil Of
the greater part sandy loan uDdsrad by clsyin
places clay prsdonnatng about % acres could he divided
uio small gardening farms giving nearly an equal quantity
OF wood arabs land 20 zach Thee IL orchard Of 10
peach and 60 apple trees on the place bearing also
about 200 apple trees ready TOR grating 10 we'll fenced
The buildings log house Of four rooms Nth fran
addition OF three meat house Of sun dried brick
titohen separate from the dwelling house stable
carrisgs house. dc There IL stream Of water running
through the place with Sufficient water and fall for snail
mill Price - go per Scrs 1srns-- one third cash .
long credit for the residue ifdesred. Address
det % MAHTfS BUELL., Washington, u. &.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
THIRTY-sEcoND coNGREss-rIRsT SESSION.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10.

FRIDAY, March 10.
Mr.. Cass made personal explanation, in
consequence of some erroneous construction by
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, Of Mississippi, in letter
lately published in the Union. Of the true in
tent and meaning of the Nicholson letter He
defined at length the meaning of that Niehol-
eovtI1''~r ,VrfF b T;~--~- 100 ~, t-.-S =
Congress &c. over the subject of slavery in the
Territories.
The private calendar was then taken up
and the following bills were ordered to be en-
crossed for a third reading:
Bill for the relief of G. Thomas Howard for
the relief of VIM c. Easton an act directing
a deed to be made, conveying to the rector and
vestry of st. Johns church. of Washington
city, of the square occupied by the cemetery of
that church, and also directing that the sum OF
two hundred dollars paid by said church for
the same, to be refunded and bill for the
relief of Bryan Callaghan.
And then after short Executive session
the Senate adjourned to meet again on Mon
day.
MONDAY, March %.
Mr. Cass presented several memorials in ia
vor Of Intervention.
Mr. Gwin, from the Committee on Naval
AFFAIRS, reported Dack the various memorials
asking the establishment of lines of steamers
between the United States and A lrica Genoa,
Spain, to Ireland, &c. and asked to be dis
charged from the consideration of the same.
All the engrossed private bills had n third
reading and were passed
The resolutions of Mr.. Clarke on the sub
ject of n-lntervention were taken up
Mr. Soule addressed the Senate, denying
that the policy of non-intervention was the pol
icy of Washington, and he read numerous
and various documents to sustain the position.
He maintained that the resolution of Mr.. Cass
contained the true exposition of the policy OF
Washington. But even if mistaken in the pol
icy Washington taught he urged, the Uni
ted States were not now to stand still and fol
low it, Her present and future position in the
world required her to protect and hold invio-
liable the law Of nations.