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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
MISCELLANY
CHAPTER /.

Aniids. the broad plain tha, the
Rio San Jacinto bounds on the north, ane
the Brazos on the south, rises the small
but well known stream of Clare (now
called Clear creek. Like all streams
or Bay Gus of its class, il presents moth.
ing remarkable in its appearance. Du.
ring the summer and fall--the dry sea
son--the bed near its source remains
nearly destitute of water; but as you des-
cend, the waters increase, the banks be-
come wider, and the timber. which was
bu. small and scattering at first, assumes
larger and thicker growth, graduating
its density and size with that of the bay
on, the course OF which /. follows until
finally /, swells out TO large forest as
the creek enters Clear Lake; through the
lake the bayou forces its way on, wind
ing along through prairie and woodland,
until il emplies its waters into the broad
bay of Galveston.
As remarked. there is nothing extra
ordinary in the appearance of ,his creek,
either ia its size or length TO distinguish
il from many others similar, and in the
same section of country; and j, probably
never would have been SO but for scene
enacted on It's banks-the memory OF
which is still green in the recollection OF
many. Some six or eight miles from
It's source the bayou swells out around a
kind of point or projection of the bank,
and then contracting again, forms basin
or pond, which remains full or nearly so,
OF sweet clear water during the entire
summer. This is lovely spot, and the
one our tale refers to--ii is known as In
dian Hole.
Here. scattered wild, the lilly of the vale
Its balmy essence breathes; here cowslips
hang
Their dewy heads. and purple riolets lurk,
With all the lowly childr n of the shade"
Look around you whilst we are here,
ard behold this vast extended plain tha.
spreads out before US in solemn grandeur,
its unbroken view extending far away IN
the distan, horizon. where the blue arch
cd sky seems 10 descend and meet il in
gentle embrace! What authors pen can
doiuslice to this boundless prairie oceanl
Its magnitude reminds one of the Allan.
tic. aud its grassy ridges waving in long
rolls, with the sunlight glisiening in the
valleys, also recall to the mind The o.
cean's swell after the gale has passed
Who can paint the bright flowers of rain
bow tin, lha, stud its bosom, whose o.
dor--ihe prairie's breath--scents The air,
transporting the weary hunter into an
eylsium sweeter than that created by
fairy music, or the Mussulman's vision
OF his future Paradise!
Lei us dismouni, and whilst our horses
are grazing the tender young gross. We
will recline under the shade OF this oak,
and in the mean time enjoying the breeze
from The Gulf and the warbliDg of birds
overhead, l will relate TO you the history
ofthis place--she Legend Of Indian Hole.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

CoLoNlzATloN,--In the Legislature of
New York bill has been reported APP
proprialing s25, 900 year for two years,
the longest limit permitted by the Con.
s.itution, in aid OF the emigration of col
ored persons from iha. State TO the Lii
berlan Colony. Gov. Hunts recon-
mendation Of this policy, as urged in hls
annual message to the Legislature of N.
York, quoted at the time in our columns.
meets with general appreciation.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

u "My lad," said a school master.
"wha. is member Of Congressa" "a
member of Congress is common sub-
stantive. agreeing wih seli-intsrest and
is governed by eight dollars day, un-
derstood."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

q An Ingenious Yankee has invent
ed what he calls the ''office.seekers' sus-
penders." He says they cross three
different ways, and chsnge sides just as,
easy. Now is capital time 10 intro
duce them, it being so near another Pres
iden,ial "tussel."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

TThe State Of Louisiana, it is said.
will present the first instance Of any
State in the Union being in the whole
represented by adopted citizens. in the
Federal Senate. Mr.. Sonle and Mr.. Ben.
iamin. the latter jus. elected to succeed
Gen. Downs; both being of foreign birth,
the former native Of France; the latter
of the Danish Island Of ST. Thomas.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

u No in Constantinopie has =
name. nor is there lamp to it, yet there
are 100000 inhabitants. There is not
Post Office, nor mail route in all Tur-
key, nor Church bell-but there are al
least two dogs 10 every inhabiiant.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

II A quaint writer of sentences says:
.sI have seen women SO delicate that
they were afraid to ride, for fear the
horse might run away--afraid to sail for
fear the boat might upset--afraid to walk
for fear the dew might fall, but I never
saw one afraid TO get married"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

~ "Wife." said man, looking fora
boot-jack. Il have places where l keep
my things. and you ought to know it."--
"Yes." she said. II ought to know whers
you keep your late hours
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

AZ A dispatch from Sydney Smith.
Esq. President of the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad. states that the city of Mobile
has voted one million of dollars to this
road, the amount to be raised by taxa
tion. The vote stood s34 for the tax.
and only 9 against it. Well done, Mo-
bile!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

EA merry bachelor says that wives
who are good needle women are like she
enemy spoken Of in the parable; they
SOW fares while the husbandmen sleep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

a A bill to prohibit colored mechan-
les from making contracts for the erec-
ton Of buildings, has been introduced in
the Alabama Legislature, and will proba-
bly, psss both branches.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

Be Nor Deceived Ky APPEARANCES.
Lord Byron said: II never Judge
from manners. for once had my pocket
picked by one Of the civiliest gentlemen
| ever met with; and one Of the mildest
men ever saw was Ali Pacha."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

AZ A Mr.. Barber, Of Barre, Mass.
has become insane in consequences of
surrendering himself TO the "spiritual
writing" manifestations. His wife and
other members Of the family are said to
be in a similar state.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

v The Austrian Government is de-
mandine tax of two hundred and TWEEN
sy-fve dollars from every full grown
person emigrating to America.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

n A man who marries frivolous,
snowy woman, fancies he has hung a
trinkesround his neck, 5n. he soon finds
i, q mil. stone, aasa8 sH M
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

EDITOR IN Flx.-.Oh Jerusalem!
here's nice fix! An original article 70
write and somebody's stole the scissorsi
- S0rfGin.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
SENATE.

Mr.. Gwynn moved the suspension of
the private calender, to enable Mr.. Rhett
TO make reply 10 Mr.. Clemens, which
was agreed to-,
Mr.. Rhett replied in long speech and
Senate adjourned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11

~ Boats are running 10 Keosuk.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-03-11
WAsHINaroN. Feb. 81.
HOUSE.

The special order Of the day. the bill
explanatory of Bounty Land Law. was
iaken up.
Mr.. Fowler moved to lay it on the ,a-
Bile, which prevailed-ayes 100, nays a..
A resolution from the Senate extend
ing the time for the Commissioners ad-
Indicating claims on Brazil, for four
months was passed.
Mr. Churchill introduced bill grant.
ing public lands to several States for pub
nc school system of education.
i Mr.. Chandler introduced bill grant
ing land in aid Of the Sunbury and Erie
railroad; both bills were referred to the
Committee Of the Whole on the state of
The Union.
Private bills were then considered.
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Magliabechi, "it is impossible for there il but
one in the world that is in the G rand Seionor,s
library at Constantinople, and is the seventh
book on the seventh shelf, on the right hand
as you 60 in"
Although Magliabechi lived SO sedentary
life, and studied 80 intensely, he arrived to a
good old age. He died in his eighty first year,
on July IA, 1714. BY his will he left very
fine library, of his own collection, for the use
of the public, with a fund to maintain it and
the surplus, if any, to be given to the poor
He was not an ecclesiastic, but chose never
to marry; and was negligent, even to slovenli-
ness, in his dress His appearance was such as
must have been far from engaging the affec-
tions OF lady; and his face, in particular,
judging from the representations of him in
busts, medals and portraits, would have rather
prejudced his suit than advanced it, He re-
ceived his friends and those who came ia
consult with him on any points of literature,
in civil and oblging manner though, in gen
eral, he had almost the air of savage, and
even affected it. ,r.a
In his manner of living he affected the char.
acter of Diogenes; three hard eggs and a
draught or two OF water were his more usual
repast. When any one went to see him, he
was found lolGng in a sort of fixed wooden
cradle, in the middle of his study with a null
titude OF books--some thrown in heaps and
others scattered about the hoor--all round
him !; and this his cradle, or bed attached to
the nearest pile of books by number of cob
webs At the entrance of visitors, he was ac-
customcd to call out to them not to hurt his
spiders.
Thus lived and died Magliabechi, in the
midst of public applause, and with such an af
uence for all the latter part of his life, as very
few persons have ever procured by their knowi-
edge or learning.
His vast knowledge of books induced Cosmo
Iii to do him the honor Of making him his IL
brarian; and what a happiness it must have
been to, ,Magliabechi, who delighted in nothing
SO much.as reading, to have the command Of
such collection of books as that in the great
Dukes palace. He was also very conversant
with the books in the Lorenzo library, and had
the keeping of those of Leopoldo and francesca
Maria, the two Cardinals Of Tuscany
And yet even all this did not satisfy his ex-
tensive appetite; for he had read almost all
books, that is, the greatest part Of those print
ed before his time, and all in it; for it was
latterly general custom, not only among au-
thors, but of the printers, too, of those times,
to make him present of copy of whatever
they published.
1t is worthy of remark, that the Duke of
Tuscany, as Magliabechi assured Lord Raley,
had become jealous of the attention he was
receiving from foreigners, as those literary
strangers usually went first to see Maglabechi
before they called on the Grand Duke.
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It is alleged by their advocates that the late
measures, called Compromise, should be satis-
factory and final adjustment Of the slavery ques-
tion. They cannot become so otherwise than by
uniting and consolidating the South in support
of their rights, and by harmonizing the conflict
ing sectional interests which have arrayed the
North against the South.
The result of the late elections proves that the
South are attached to the Union, and wish to
harmonic with the North. To reconcile con-
hicting opinions, and secure concert and una
nimity, there must be mutual confidence and
goodwill This is impossible, unless the sections
deal fairly and justly towards each other. The
true end Of government is to protect persons and
property. In the South slaves are property, and
the South demand the peaceable and quiet pos
session of such property. Their right to hold
slaves as property is denied by the Abolitionists
Of the North, who, that they may more efficiently
control public opinion in that section, have or
ganized themselves into religious and political
combinations. They act through the press, the
pulpit, and the ballot-box. Such an organization
in one section makes it indispensable that there
should be counter organization in the other !;
because, if not resisted by such counter organiza-
ton, the inevitable consequence would be that
the Northern organization would absorb and
control the entire public sentiment Social moral,
religious and political, Of that section. The
purpose of the Northern organization is to assail
the rights and interests OF the South the pur-
pose of the Southern organization should be to
y,rot act tho ;rtaraato thua aaa;lad
Late events prove that the North are so deeply
interested in preserving their present political and
commercial relations to the South, that q power
full influential, and controlling party can be ral-
lied in that section, who will unite with the South
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Railroad Convention.

We would call the attention of the public
generally, and especially of all persons imme-
diatey interested in Railroads. to the Circular to
the Presidents of Railroad Companies from the
committee Of the meeting held in this city on the
Sd inst. We understand that the meeting ad-
journed until the first Tuesday in March, that the
the first Monday in January may act upon the
proposed modification of the laws regulating mail
contracts. 1t is hoped that the adjourned meet
ing will be fully attended, and that Railroad
Companies who cannot conveniently send dele
gates will authorize their members of Congress
or some one else to represent them.
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in defence of their rights if the South will itself
become united, and, when united, act in concert
with that Northern party who give the strongest
and most reliable guarantees to the South. Can
this be done? We believe it can. To aid in doing
it, the American Telegraph" will take an active
part in the next Presidential election. 1t will
urge the South to unite upon the republican basis
of '98, and to send in good faith, full and able
representation to the Baltimore Convention, un-
der o belief that the Democracy of the North
will unite with them in the nomination of candi-
dates entitled to their confidence and support;
and who, if elected, will exert the power and in
fuence of the federal government to protect the
rights and property of the South.
That the people may act understandingly, we
invite full and candid investigation of tho merits
and qualifications of those who may be presented
as candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presi-
dency. As the nominations, if properly made,
will receive the support of the republican party,
this examination Of the merits of candidates
must be made before the meeting of the conven-
ton; and that the Telegraph may give more
efficient aid in that discussion, we propose to-
issue weekly super-royal sheet, in quarto, at
the reduced price of one dollar per annum This
weekly paper will become valuable book Of ref
crence, containing the facts and arguments re-
latng to the Presidential election, and much other
political and general intelligence, with carefully
prepared index
Postmasters and republican committees are re-
quested to act as agents.
TERMS
Daily, super-royal sheet at fire dollars per annum
Weekly, \" one dollar ="
Raya Letters should be addressed to
"aua T. G. CONNOLLY,
Publisher.
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AMERICAN TELEGRAPH.
THE PAUPER's DEATH-BED.

THE PAUPER'S DEATH-BED.
BY MRS. soUTHEY.
Tread softly--bow the head
In reverent silence bow
No passing bell doth toll
Yet an immortal soul
Is passing now.
Stranger however great,
With holy reverence bow
There's one in that poor she'd
One by that paltry bod
Greater than thou.
Beneath that beggar's roof,
Lo death doth keep his state;
Enter-no crowd attend;
Enter-no guards defend
This palace gate.
That pavement, damp and cold,
No smiling courtiers tread;
Ono silent woman stands,
Lifting with meager hands
A dying head.
No mingling voices sound
An infant wall alone;
A sob Suppressed d-again
That short, deep gasp, and then
The parting groan.
Oh! change-oh! wondrous change
Burst are the prison bars
This moment there, so low,
So agonized, and now
Beyond the stars.
Oh! change-stupendous change! .-.
There lies the soulless clod;
The Sun eternal breaks w..
The new immortal wakes
Wakes with his God.
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contracts will be made by board appointed for
unless that board be fully satisfied that mail SER
vice adequate to the payments will be amply Sc
cured to the United States.
We desire to obtain the views of your company
upon these and all other matters of detail, and
respectfully ask of you to furnish such statis-
tics as will enable us to submit to the convention
and to Congress statement showing the com
parative increase or diminution, as the case may
be, Of the mail service performed by your com
pany-the past, and probable future increase of
the weight of mails carried over the route Of
your road. And in this connexion we wish to
learn what, in your opinion, will be the probable
increased weight of the mails if newspapers and
periodicals are sent free Of postage.
We wish you also to state what is the present
current price of your shares, what rate Of diyi-
dend does your company now pay, and what divi-
dend could you pay under contract such as we
propose.
The committee venture to invite the co-opera-
ton of the railroad convention to be held in New
Orleans on the first Monday of January, and that
the newspapers in the South and West will urge
upon all those who are interested in railroads or
in the extension of the system favorable con-
sideration of the measure proposed, and the me-
cessity of prompt and efficient co operation. In
behalf of the committee,
DUFF GREEN, Chairman.
Proceedings Of Meeting held in Washington city on The
Sd December, 1851.
At meeting of gentlemen, assembled, at the request
Gen. Duff Green to consider project for modifying the
isng laws regulating the letting Of mails railroad
porations--
Gen. Norton of Florida chosen president and Albert
Smith, of Mane secretary.
The meeting addressed by Gen. Green in explanation
OF his proposition after which, desultory conversation
held by all the gentlemen present. and the following
resolution adopted:
Resolved That committee of five be appointed with
authority correspond with the several rarond companies
in the United States upon the subject of application
Congress for change in the mode of compensation for
transporting the mails railroads. and digest plan
be submitted to meeting to be hereafter convened by the
said committee"
Gen. Duff Green, Mr. Blunt, of Florida, Albert Smith, of
Maine, Robert H. Gaaher and Col Fontaine OF Virginia.
were chosen said committee
Voted, that the meeting be adjourned.
Tt5 @at ALERT SMITH, Secretary.
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS |!

buying presents for the holidays persons oud do ,o
il to look at our handsome stock Of
Needlework Collars
French Muslin and Lace Undersleeves
Lace and Muslin Inside Handkerchiefs
French Muslin and Lace Capes, very cheap
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, handsome and cheap,
with great variety of other goods suitable for presents
which we invite the attention of purchasers
H. MYERS a CO.,
dec 23-TuW&S1 Penn av, bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
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RUGBY ACADEMY,

Boarding and Day-SchooI for Young Gentlemen,
corner of X and 14M streets.
g. f. MORRISON, Principal.
R. p LATHAM, A. NJ, Professor of Ancient Languages
Mons. T. RAoULT, Modern
c. s. KEEoH, Tutor.
-, Teacher of Penmanship
Messrs CARUsI and IARDELA Teachers Of Instrumental
Music.
JAS p. MCLEAN, Teacher Of Drawing and Painting.
The course of instruction is designed to prepare the
student either for business for the study of the learned
professions or entering the higher classes In our col
eges In every branch of tuition no pains are spared TO
render the sound and complete possible The
usual branches the academic taught con-
sisting Of Reading, Writing Arithmetic English Gram
mar, Geography, Bookkeeping, the Latin dreek, ana
Modern Languages, History, Chronology, Defamation,
Composition both English and Latin, Grecian and Roman
Antiquities, Logic, Mathematics Chemistry Natural and
Mental Philosophy, Music, Drawing, DC.
Terms of board and tuition moderate.
HGsEEst tss REFERENcEs: IL H.-LD 4
Rev g. Pyne, D. D., Rev. J. w. French, VIM. w. Cor
coran, esq., Thomas Richie, esq, Prof A. D. Bache,
Prof Gales - Chew, NJ D., Baltimore, Capt l. j..
Page U. s. N, and Capt g. Blake, U. >. N.
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TO HOUsEKEEPERs.

II AM NOW OPENING one of the finest assortment of
House furnishing Articles offered for sale in Wash
in part of Bronzed Ironware Hat Racks
Fire Dogs, Standers, &c. Block and Planshed Tnwnre
from Coran Co.'s, Baltimore English Britaniaware, Al
baa Forks and Spoons ivory handle Knives In sets and
detached pieces together with great many other articles
desirable to ousekeepers, which will sell as low can
be purchased in the District. Call and examine at
H. LINDSBEY'S,
formerly Lindsey Baden.)
dec 22-2weo Pa av, bet. 9th and 10th ste.
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NTONPARIEL Capers, Capottes, Frencl
IN olives, just received and for sale by
: s4#. JOHN b. KIBBhY CO.,
dec 22-W12w No. s, opp. Centre Market
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COACH-MAKERS.

~" T| COACH-MAKEHS.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, and offer for sale Mt the
lowest prices fine lot of Drab Silk and other Laces,
Silver Plated Brass Coach Handles Patent Screw Axes
Fellows, Spokes Hubs and Hubbands; with general as
sorment of every thing that be asked for in that line
III. LINDSLEY,
Formerly Lindsey Baden,)
dec 22-2weo Pa. ay. bet. 9th and 10th ste
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newspaper Published Daily Warrington city.
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DURE BLEACHED WINTER SPERM
OIL, warranted pure and stand the codest weather
For sale by JOHN u. KlBBEY co.
dec 22--W12w No. g. opp. Centre Market,
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~ ENTLRMEN wishing to provide themselves with q fine
N Gun aud apparatus, have an opportunity seldom
offered. determined to sell of my large stock OF
Guns before the season Is over. II. L1NDSLEY,
(formcrly Lindsey Baden)
dec 22--2weo Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts.
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WEsTPHALIA HAMS, our own importation
JOHN B. KIBBEY 4 co,
dec 22-Wl2w No, 8, opp Centre Market
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CENTRAL ACADEMY,


Corner Of e and Tenth streets, old Medical COL
lege second story.
Ses Ees IAs HARVHY VHY NOT NouRsE, M H. Principals.
JAS G. DEILETT, Assistant
T. RAoULT (of Paris Professor of Modern Languages
Each quarter is twelve weeks, commencing severally
September /, November "a, February 15 and May o.
ian Off t It@ 800
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DULVERIZED HERBS, for culinary use
Il Sage, Marjoram, savory, Thyme. Also, pulyerized
IIorseradish, in halfpound boxes. For sale by
JOHN D. KIBBEY & Co,
dec 22--Wsw No. s, opp. Centre Market