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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
TO CURE HAMS.

Neic York Receipt. - Make pickle with
eight pounds Of salt. six ounces saltpetre two
quarts og molasses. and three gallous Of water
70 Que hundred pounds. Boil and skim the
pickle thus prepared. Then pack your ham
in the barrels and when the pickle is cold
pour it on the meat. aud in four weeks you
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
FROZEN PArAroEs.

The Rural New Yorker says. that rnta-
to. if frozen, and instantly put Into celd
water. does not recover. but is totally chan
ged, and becomes Haccid sack Of unsavory,
gnmmy matter. Of a very dissgreeable odor +;
but ii while in frozen state. they are thrown.
one by one. into water constantly boiling
they are no way affected. and are as edible as
when first taken from the earth
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

fY-Idleness is the mother Of mischief
the IN ,nent horse is done eating his oats
be turns to apd knaws down his manger.--
Substitute labor for oats. aud virtue for ma :
ger aud what is true ofhorses is equally true
Of men.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

ras-"I sat BY the open window on fine
dewy morning" writes very poetical scrio
bier, the stars shown out. mud the moon dane
her beams over the rocks that bound my view
The birds had retired to rest 1.-THE wakeful
frogs made music in the neigboring marsh
and fire flies bespanglcd the darkness
looked out upon the charming sceue--l raj
sed my eyes to the milky way. and recollect
ed that had no clean shirt for Sunday.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Texas cuna 20. r9, An AND AcuE.

Take raw egg break it in a tumbler.
cover with vinegar, aud drink altogether an
hour or two before the ehill's time Of calling
gentleman says he has seen it tried for
years and never yet saw a failure. 1t may
seem hard dose, but it is not half so bad as
that vllaiuous French invention. quinine
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

nE5- Nothing equals boy except girl
The frolickiug harum- scarum. high glee times
Of boy hood, happy they were. Perhaps you
never broke steers and colts never slid dawn
hill. over fences across the ice on the mea.
dow. never skated among the huge fires on
the ten acre pond. on clear winters night,
drawing the prcttiest girl in all the town at
ter you. holding upon stick fycu never
have. ynu never was boy. How many
years does n man have to live to pile up as
much happiness as jumps ont IT a boy IN a
single Old fashioned gingerbread. molasses
candy wrestling Dat and ball playing town
meeting day Boys, 60 it while you are
young Bring out your sleds and skates
roll up snow balls us huge as Atlas, playing
tag" aud make the most Of your young legs.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

Ex5@Nobody likes q be robody; but ev-
ybody is pleased 70 th.nk himself snmcbady.
Aud eyerybods is somebody; hut. when any
1oly thinks himself to be somebody. he ees-
orally thinks everybody else to he nobody.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

Those can most easily dispense with soci
ETY. who they are NEST calculated u adoru il !;
they only are dependent ON j: who possess 10
mental resources for though they bring no.
thing to the general mart, like beggars, they
are too poor to stay at hOms-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

Es5s-The New York Observer states thai
the grave yard at Princeton. New Jersey, il
which repose the remains of Aaron Burr, was
recently visited BY stranger, and after en-
quiring as to the locality of his grave, which
had been heretofore unmarked by any me
mortal, before he left bad neat marble mon
ument. with brief inscription erected He
left no name or clue as to who was, or the
motives prompting his act
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
A CARD.

TINE undersigned have formed partner,
i ship in the legal profession. They VIII
attend the County and Superior Courts 81
Berkeley. Jefferson, Morgan, and Frederick
and The Superior Courts ofofher counties IN
such eases only 10 which they may be specially
retained. CHAs. J. FAULKNER,
FRANKLIN THOMAS.
Msrdnsburg. April 6. is52--ly.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Learn to labor and TO watt

Energy combined with patience is tue Sc
crct Of success There is quantum snilicit d
those qualities in the world, but it Is rarely
that they % hand in hand Energy without
patience would never have built the Pyra-
miis--patence without energy may make a
saint, but never hero
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
ncs-Moses saws liz wishes be could heal

Esy- Moses says he wishes no could hear
of some place where peuple never die; no
would g. and end his days there Moses is
the same individual. who attending divine
service il church whore the people came sery
late to meeting, observed that il seemed to be
the fashion there. for nobody to 90 to mce-
ting till every body had got there.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

Hsy@Fhe Springfield Republican contends
that the warm weather is the natural result
Of rapid communication with the South -
This knocks all ordinary meteorology on the
crsuium.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
DIR, WIN. NJ. HAMMOND

HAyING located himsefin Martinshurg Of
fers his Professional Services to the pnonc
generally. geSy-Ofice and dwelingo on Burke ST.,
one door East Of Mr. Dennis McSherry residence.
Mnrtinsburg may 20, lS3l--iy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
A TA,.Ic-lsEAgER.

The Bible, in the following sentiment. has
a pretty good idea of that pest of society, a
tale bearer: "Set watch over thy mouth.
and keep the door Of thy lips for tale bear
CIR is worse than !. thief
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

n~J-It has been remarked that ladies have
generally great fear of lightning. aud this
has been specifically ascribed to their natur-
al timidity; but tho truth is, that il arises
from their Consciousness Of being attractive.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

ny-A girl up town who has swivel or
screw eye looked 50 long and aifectonate-
~ on a gin bottle that she actually drew ont
the cork An apt instance Of the power Of
rrua love
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

y-Never trust man for the vehemence
of his asseyeratous. whose hare VOID YOU
would not trust knave will make no more
Of swearing to falsehood, than of affirming
n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

EkI-''FIow many rods make furlongy =
asked father of his son. fas. urcbin, as he
came home one night from tho town school.
"Well | dnn't know" was the reply of the
young hopeful, "but guess you think one
rod made an achcr, if you got such a tanning
as did from old vieegas face this afternoon. >
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
A CARD.


OFFERS his professional services to the citi-
\ Gems of Martinsburg and its vicinity, ara SO,
leits share % their patronage lie may be io"nd
for the present at his fathers residence wheh no.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
TAILORING.

"AVING renewed his residence in Martins
i burg, and fitted up Tutoring Shop on
aLih Street over the Tobacco Store of B. 5. Lyeth,
the subscriber avails himself OF this method to no.
tify the public that he is prepared to accommodate
oil who have clothes to cut manufacture, OF
whatever style or description
lie will be in the constant receipt Of the city
fashions lleis fully prepared to please all tastes
as we'll in the style ms TO the manner and dnrabili
ty of his work And he solicits the support of his
friends and acquaintances, and of the public gen.
orally. WILLIAM HokE
lime q tSJi-.y
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
BY NORMAN MILLER.
THE MARTINsBURG GAZETTE.
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asDaEw EorsH's cAsissY NAnss sHor


- rHe 3Axsrrafss ubsheds err Wednesday Morning
at 81 ~ paid H tdvsnss ~ fnotpad within
stu mouths from the sine OF subscribing
r-So paper Will he discontinued anti aiisrrearsgesare
pad except at Inception ofthe Editors
t-AovEafsgwexTs will beiusfrted At ~ per square of
fnes, der )or the FIRST three times, and 25 Cents
ger sqnarefor every spbsequentingersion.
yIu all ,ases, Number he
acted onthe Mss Oh received will be
published 1ntitorbid, and charged accordingly
FRA liberal iiscopnt made those who to
rertse by the six or Twelve months.
nJ-v p. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent, Is
he ony h0rised detn for this Paper in the cities of Bos
ton New ork. and Philadelphia, and is duty empowered
10 take vertiseents and subscriptions the rates
ored by ns His rectifs will be regarded pss ments
is ON .ex are-B ron .Srollay's Buidipg; NEW YORK
Tribune Building PHILADELPHIA, N. w. Third
and Chestnut streets
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Dr. hi. Susll n,crs.

HAVING located himself in Martnsbu, for
1 4 ;hc practice OK medicine, may be found at his
residence nearly opposite the Lutheran Church
April 90 lS49.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
DIR. F. D. DELLINGER

"OUI.D say TO the cIizens OF Martins
w bug and vicinity thai h. has permanent
lycliaied in The town of Mar,nsburg for the
practice of his profession. Office on King
recl. Two doors East of the Methodist church.
Inv 9TH 1859 If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

John III. BlOuAel,

INN, Copperand sh&t-Iron anufacturer. and
Brass Founder Shop, corner of Queen and
Martin SITS, and opposite the Lutheran Church
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

A P0THECARY and Druggist, and Dealer ]
( Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs end Fancy Goods
nearly opposite the Post Office, Queen Street.
Jan 49, 1852
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Daniel III. Doll,

JyNDERTAKER AND H0USE.J0INER--Shop
on Burke Street, two doors East of the Ger
nan Reform Church July 81, 1919.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

rw~ transported for Life. The man who
married happily.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

ns1;y l.ougfelow has written a line of poe
try that is worth fortunes to those who prac-
tin.. IL
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

VNoRNIERLy of Washington. d c.. hayinpre
1 moved to Martnsbure wllpracticc NJ an At
ruey and Councillor at Law, in Berkels, and the
doining Counties march 30, lsl9
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

Ry~What things Increase the more you
contract them Debts!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
&. Cu,nrN,

A |tcMMtSSIONER lN 1IIANCERv --Oflce owe
~ the CLERKS Office Of the CircuitCourt.
4 April 80 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Andrew Bowman,
John L. Norris,

frvxDtNET MAKER. shop on the corner /"
II Queen and Burke Streets
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

4 TT0RSEy At LAW Martinsburg va. will
n give prompt attention TO business entrusted
10 his cAfe in the Counties Of Berkeley jefferson,
and Morgan Sept. II, 1919
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Hiram, Bowen.

MERCHANT TAILOR, Queen Street, Mar.
WI tnsburg. Jan. 49,.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
EXCHANGE BANK
sELDEN, WITHERs \ co.,
WASHINGTON. %. q.


VNFE undersigned respectfully announce that
they have formed co-partncrship to transact
general Banking and Exchange business in this
city under the firm If ELDEN WITHERS & CO.,
sni are prepared to deal in
Foreign and Domestic Exchanges, Time Bills, Pro-
nsisorg Votes Certificates Of Opposite. Letters Of
Credit, Bdak Notes and Coin.
We undertake to make collections and promptly
TO remit the proceedsto any designatedpoint with
in or without the Union.
Mr. Vim. Selden. member ofthe firm. and for
many years past the Treasurer ofHe United Sairs,
will give his personal attention TO all fnan-
cial business which we may he employed to trans
act with any ofthe Departments ofthe Government.
The business which our employers may require
as'to transact will be conducted with fidelity and
rromptifude, and upon the most reasonable terms.
WILLIAM sELDEN
Late Treasurer Of the Us.
JOHN WITHERS
OF Aeaandfia, Va
n. W LATHAM
Of Warrington, d. c.
LIP BAYNE
OF Baltimore, Nd
,v..t;,.tno Yac IN 1851
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

HAS resumed the practice Of Medicine and
HI Surgery in Mariinsburg. 0urOllice next
TO toge's opposite the ourt-house.
January 20, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05

CONNECTION and Grocery Store, Queen st
| three doors South OF Rawins Hotel
march l6, 1913,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Nyn. II. IIcsletinc,
Norman MILLER.

1 poTHECARI and Druggist and Dealer in
n Paints. Oils, byc-Stutis &C.. Queen Street.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
JOHN q. A. NaAcnbouscl,,
DIR, PENDICTON,

0INER--Shor on Burke Sit. three
doors West of Rnenhali Con fectio Store
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-01-05
Washington, Dec. 30, 1851.
philip Difend erfcr.

Philip DiHemderfcr.
HOUSE CARPENTER AND JOINER.
III will give prompt attention 10 all orders in
his line OF business. Shop on West King
Street. Marirsburg. nearly opposite the resi-
dence oil Mr.. Conrad Rousch.
ApriI 6. 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24
IFor the Courierl

The undersigned take this method of
expressing their gratitude 10 numerous
friends, many of whom favored them
with visit on the 22d inst, and many
others, to whose munifcence they are
indebted for large supply of the neces-
saries and comforts of life-gold and sill
yer not excepted. While these gifts are
real and substantial in themselves, we
cannot forget that, as tokens of conf
dence and affection, they have value far
higher and richer-higher and richer in
deed, than we dare appropriate to our
selves, but which belongs rather to Him,
who has said. at is more blessed to give
than 10 receive" and by whom we hope
all our friends may be more than "recom-
pensed at the resurrection of the just"
B. A. SPAULDING.
A. N. SPAULDING.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24
Imp Ortant TO the Soldiers Of the
War Of lSl2.
Sea.

authorizing certain soldiers of the late
War ,oifh Great Britain TO surrend.
err the bounty lands dra,Un by them,
and TO locate Others in lieu thereof.
Be i. enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
Of America in Congress assembled, That
il shall and may be lawful for any sol.
der in the late war with Great Britain,
to whom bounty land has been allotted
and patented in any State in this Union,
by virtue of the laws of the United
States passed prior TO The year eighteen
hundred and fifty, which was and is un-
fit for cultivation, to surrender said pat.
ent, and to receive in lieu thereof the
same quantity of any Of the public land
subject to private entry at the minimum
price as he may select: Provided, Tha.
before receiving such new land il shall
be proved to the satisfaction OF the
Commissioner of the General Land Of
fee. that the land so allotted and patent.
ed to said soldier is unfit for cultivation,
and that said soldier has never disposed
Of his interest in said land by any sale
of his own, and that the same has no,
beer taken or disposed of for his debts
due to any individual; and that he shall
release. all his interest in the same to the
United States, in such way as said
Commissioner shall prescribe. And
such surrender aud location shall be made
within five years from the passage OF
this act
Approved. January Z. 1882.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24
ARRIVAL OF THE
UNCLE SAM.
New YORK, Feb. Ia

The steamship Uncle Sam, from As.
pinwall. February Sd has arrived, bring
ing three hundred and fifty passengers
and BIS, 200 in the hands of passengers
The Uncle Sam left Kingston on the
9TH. Among the passengers is Hon,
Thomas Van Buren,, Senator from Cali
fornia.
The Legislature was in session at Val
lego, the proposition to remove the st
tings TO 3enicia having been rejected. -
j. b. Wall, of Montery, was chosen
Speaker Of the House.
Gov. Biglow's message was read in
Senate on the 5th. A memorial TO Con
gress to abolish the Land Commissioner
has been agreed to.
The steamer New Orleans was &c
leave San Francisco on the 10th, for San
Juan.
The steamer Cortez lost 81 passen
gers on her trip TO San Francisco.
The s. S. Lewis, from San Juan, ar.
rived on the 3D., having lost III passen.
gers. and the steamer Panama arrived
on the l4th inst, only lives lost.
A collision took place between the
steamers Camanche and Bragdon; the
former Immediately sank. Mrs. Winter
and one child, Mrs. Baker and an un.
known man, who had come IN on the s
s. Lewis, were lost. Mrs. Winter was
on her way to join her husband at Ma
rysville.
The pilo.-boat Sea was wrecked in
the harbor of San Francisco, on the
night of the 7ih--all hands saved.
Dates from Oregon are TO the Sd, Jan.
uary. The weather was very severe
with large quantity of snow. Many
overland emigranis had arrived in des-
li,ute condition. The snow is reported
to be ten fee, deep on the Oalapooga
mountains.
Intelligence from Puget's Sound is
the llth December. The citizens OF
Northern Oregon met in, convention and
adopted memorial to Congress for the
erection Of new territory called Co.
lumbia. So great has been the scarci,
ty of provisions in the mining districts
that flour has been sold at ST. so pei
pound.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24

IRON TRADE-ADvANcE IN NAILS
There has been another advance in the
price of nails. The prices here are firm,
with sales az 81 so for lOd's, with the
prospec. of still further advance. A.
Baltimore we note sales at % so. assor.-
ed sizes, from ADS to lOd's.--H'heeling
Times, Sfh.
A corresponding advance took place in
Pittsburgh, both in nails and iron, and the
markets is represented as very firm, with
orders largely in advance of the supply.
and an unwillingness on the part of man
uiacturers TO contrac. for future delivery
at present rates. ouisviNe JournaI.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24

ANOTHER GRANT OF LAND TO Mis-.
soURI.-The Telegraph advises Us OF
the passage in both Houses of Congress,
of bill granting land to the States OF
Arkansas and Missouri, for railroad pur.
poses. II needs only the signature OF
the President to become law.
The bill grants land to these States
for Rail Road from the mouth of the
Ohio, via Little Rock, to the Texas
boundary near Fulton, with branches to
Fort Smith and the Mississippi river
'rhis is the only description given of the
provisions Of the bill in the dispatch. -
Before it was disposed Of in the Senate,
Mr.. Dodge, of Iowa spoke in strong
terms Of the injustice of the House in
passing the Missouri and Arkansas Rail
road bill. and rejecting the Iowa BILL
The bill was then passed. Mo. Rep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24
ST. LOUIS MARKETS.
ST.. LOUIS. February /


FLOUR--Yesterday sale of round
LOT city super6ne, guaranteed at New Or.
leans, at 81. No sale reported to-day.
WHEAT--Rates declined since yes.
lerday; sales of 243 sacks at 10 TO rs,
AZ do good white a, 80; ia do very in
lerior at 40; l65 fair at 20; SO do at II /;
l6l prime red al 62;. with 3 cents of
for cheat; 70 good at rs; lls fair at 70;
40 poor at 90; 1909 not strictly prime
at 80; GIG al III; l4S at "A, and ~ ibis
at same. @
CORN-Sales Of 1919 bags mixed at
35c; 100 Go pure yellow at 35; 9s7 do
white and yellow a. 35, and 900 do,
sacks returned at 34c--large lots sold to
shippers.
OATS-Sales OF 2s3 sacks al 33c,
300 do at 80, in new gunnies, and 363 do
at same, mixed guanies.
PROVISIONS AND LARD-No
late sale of barrelled or bulk meats. -
We quote mess pork nominalIy at SIS;
last 10, of bulk shoulders, sides and
hams st, 64 and &c Prime No. lard
in bbls and tierces and 95c; in kegs
81 and 94c. Sales to-day Of 1900 lbs
ribbed sides, in casks, at Tic.
GROCERlES-Sale OF 40 hhds.
clarified Sugar, mixed, at Al and l6 do
N. o. at same, 30 do clarified at g.
COTE. prime Rio, 90 to loo. Plan.a-
ZION Molasses 80.
SALT-Sale of $50 bags G.. A. from
store, at 81 80 and $500 do at 81 IS.
A. present rates of freigh. no salt receiv.
ed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24

Two MORE TERRIroRIEs.-Bil,s are
befoie Congress to establish two more
Territories within our expanded area
One is the Territory Of Nebraska, TO
embrace all the territory lying west of
the States of Iowa and Missouri to the
Rocky mountains. running south to Utah
and north to latitude 43 degrees north.
The other is the territory Of Washington,
which is to embrace all of Oregon lying
north of the Columbia river eastward to
the Rocky mountains on the line of 46
degrees north from the point where the
river touches that parallel of latitude.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-24
Burlington. KeOkuk and Mis-
souri, River Railroad.

The last Democratic Union demon.
s.rates TO nicely, in its own mind, tina
this road must necessarily pass through
Keosauqua. /, is natural that every
place in this section Of country should
seek to set forth its advantages in the
best possible light, but we cannot see
how Keosauqua can possibly be brough
on TO me line. If the road ever comes
a. far north from Burlington as Mt
Pleasant, Ottumwa will be brough, on an
air line from Burlington TO the mouth oil
the Platte; and should il 60 south of Mt.
Pleasant, Iowaville will be The lowest
possible junction for the two branches.
Il seems 10 us, at present work of SUI
psroga,ion to attempt to lay out route,
- we cannot with any certainty rely
upon grant from Congress. When we
do obtain grant, we can then discuss
she merits OF the different routes. But
iDasmuch as the Union has set forth the
advantages of a route by way Of Keo
sauqua. we will merely say that the
route by way Of Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield.
Ashland, Agency City, Ottumwa. Abba
and Charlton 10 the mouth of Platte has
been decided by competen, judges 10 De
the best and most practicable route for
= road across the State that has been as
yet examined. We for one are willing
tina. a compe.en, Board of Engineers
shall determine the route, when we op-
lain the means to construct the road.
l,seems strange to us tina. Missouri
and Arkansas has obtained two grants
Of land fo- Railroad purposes, partaking
less of rational character than either
Of the proposed roads in Iowa, and tina,
we cannot obtain any at all. This does
not speak volumes in favor Of the tact
and influence of our Representatives in
Congress. Is il southern influence that
gives Missouri and Arkansas these favors
o. is it the interchangeable exertions of
their Representatives! We believe that
il 10 the latter. The Union had better
spur up our Representatives TO action.
and secure the means TO build road be-
fore we make a location for il.