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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
LOUISVILLE. Dec. %


On Sunday morning, about o'clock,
fire was discovered in Isaac Cromies
pape: mill. between Tenth and Eleventh
streets, aud before il could be subdue d
destroyed the entire establishment. Loss
S3a, 00O-insurance $4,000. Kiss sup.
posed To be the work Of an incendiary.
A mos, distressing accident occurred du
ring the progress Of the fire. by whi:h
three men were killed and several others
badly injured. The floor of the second
story fell in. and they were Instantly
buried beneath; J. w. Homer and VIM
Mellingar were Instantly killed.
II is expected tina, the river will be
higher here than ever known before; it is
rising about six inches per hour. The
first floor of the buildings on Water
street are under water. Weather very
cold.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
Ladies Fair.

II has seldom been our privilege TO at
tend = more interesting entertainment
Than the supper given by the Methodist
Ladies on Friday evening last. The
table was bounsifully supplied with the
richest Of yiands, 10 which the guests
did ample justice, and every thing passed
Cd very tremendously. The receipts
we are pleased TO learn, were fully as
large as was expected. Whenever there
is another Fair you may set US down as
enc Of The crowd that will be there.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
LAND OFFICE AND
GeneralLand Agency,
Charlton. Lucas County, Iowa.

'FNHE subscriber having established =
Il LAND and GENERAL AGENCY OFSIc.
at the above named place, are prepared to
attend to the entry OF land, location of
Land Warrants, furnishing end filing the
necessary papers iii pre- mption rights, all
on the most reasonable terms. They also
keep on hand large supply of Land War
rants of every denomination, which they
will sell as low as they can be sold at any
point in the West. Their familiarity with
Land operations in the Yves, and Land
otice business. together with their facili-
tier at thu different Land Offices in Iowa,
give to their establishment every advantage
possessed by a Government Land Office.
we have full set of plals which are Ike ut
constantly posted.
REFERENCES:
Col. Francis Springer, Reg. l.. o., Fairfield.
Col: w. II. Wallace, Rec'r. {"
H. ID, Downey, Reg. l.. o. Iowa CITY.
Gen. +. Morris, Rec'r. ." =.
J.. Dawson, Esq, kanesyille, Iowa,
J. X. Cook. Nj. d., /"
w. Wr Cottle, Centreyille, Iowa.
Dec 80 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
Des NHoines River Bill.

II will be seen by our Iowa City cor
respondence, that the bill lately passed
BY the House is likely to be sent to the
tomb OF the Capulets in the Senate. and
that new bill, the features of which
are as yet unknown, is about 10 be intro
duced. Although, previous TO the setting
Of The Legislature, we had strong hopes
that some efficient measure would be a.
dopied by tina, body 10 carry on this
much needed work, we now fear that
nothing comparatively will be done.
We come TO this conclusion from the
unmistakable signs OF The times. The
unexpected opposition TO all measure S
likely 10 benefit the work from certain
quarters, and members that should be
the most Jealous in accomplishing some
thing for its speedy prosecu,ion-among
the rest. When those thai should be its
greatest friends desert The work, who
can we look TO, TO defend it! We had
hoped that the Legislature would pass a
bill submitting the ques,ion'to the people,
ss 10 whether bonds should be issue d
Hypothetical OH the lands, and tina, the
faith of ,he State should be pledged AS
collateral security for their redemption.
But we can plainly see thar no measure
90 efficient in its character as this will
meet with any favor in tina, body.
We, however, cannot see why the
State OF Iowa should not prof. by such
an arrangement as well as few Boston
capitalists do out of the lands OF the ILL
nois Central Rail Road. The Des Moine
River lanes are certainly as valuable as
the refuse Prairie land of Illinois, and il
the work were once completed would
bring twice the amount necessary to com.
p!ete The whole Improvement. Now
Why should not the State become secur-
ity. and at one master stroke of policy
put an immense sum in her treasury
wi,hou, expending single dollar.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
FOREIGN NEWS RY THE
CANADA sal o..

The Canada brings so through pas.
sensers aud 20 from Halifax; she has ex.
perienced succession of violen, gales;
she broughtS25.Oo0 in specie. rTr
/ Y FRAME. ~ II
The English and Belgian Ministers a,
Paris have formally presented their let
ters accrediting them TO Imperial coart.
The Emperor has set at Liberty great
number of political prisoners. aud an ar.
ucle has been published IN the Moniieur,
offering the imperial pardon to all exiles
except those guilty of the highest crimes,
who are suffering for their former DISC
bedience TO the government, upon prom
ising that they will abstain from similar
condacl 10 future. .... ...s.e,t, -...... a..
The Ministry of the Empire have re-
solved that they will not sanction any
more new railroads in any part of France.
until those now in the course Of construc-
ton are completed, a, all events, further
advanced. @
Prince Albert of Saxony is rival to
Louis Napolean. for the hand Of the
Princess. Vasa; however, the intended
alliance of the Emperor with the Prn,
cess, is still currently spoken of.
However pacific the intentions OF Lou
is Nnpnlean may be, the papers at Wen.
Ma are sounding the alarm that deep
laid pl.n has been formed for reyolu-
ton in Savoy, of course with the object
of annexing that coveted territory Of
France. H.- a it# $50 NJ
The Austrian ministerial organs go
further. and declare that, even in Pied.
mont, very strong French party exists,
which would be glad 10 form a more
close union with France. .7 .as.
The articles are exceedingly warlike;
they deelaee tina, kadeisky, the Austrian
commander, has demanded reinforce
men.s in Italy, and that his demands will
be acceded 10.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
Extracts frons the Report OF the
Board OF Public Works.

INDEBTEDNESS OF THE WORK, AND EN-.
BARRAssMENTs RESULTING TuEREFRoM.
The present ascerlained Indebtedness
of the work, in charge If The undersign.
ed. EXCLUSIVES cfNinterest, will no, vary
far fom sos, 900. embracing the fol.
lowing items, ,o.wi,:
Amount due on Certificates
issued July LIST, 1851. for
woik done below Bona. E.ss
parte, prior 10 that date $ls,S5a 81
Certificates issued Dec. 5th,
1851, for damages" to
contractors, in accordance ......r ..
with decision of Board of
ArbitratOrs, of that date 23,706 80
Drafts for $4,000, drawn ."'1-
by Register, Dec. 90 1851, fn. ..'. +.
on Bangs Brothers & Co., ..H %. .... .
which were sold by Com ..,...... ..
missioner land protested
tor nnn-Payment 1884 90
To VIM. Meek a. Sons, .# .."n 1r.
Contractors at Bonaparte. ~ 4.
for labor and materials Oh iii ......
work a; that pnn. r.., l7,l95 90,
Brown a. Sanford, contract
ors on job at Ben,pEsphrt sos 81
]. e. Walker e. Co con. aa.h.t
tractors on job a, Cru,on, l4,Il6 90
J. e. Walker g. Brothers, ......-...
contractors on job a. Bel.
fast, 4,3S6 Os
On certificates or Bonds
issued TO Bangs Brothers 30. #tfa
e. Co., for money advanc- ,n..a ..rE|
ed, under contract, f,., 5000 90
Certificates issued to Bon .
ney and WhitIlesey, for
labor and materials on ""+r .#
job at keosauqna, under ..n aua
contrac, of July s, 1892. $500 90
To j. &. A!lenIer u Co., .......
mill owners, &c, at South
Ben,onsporl, under verdict
and decree of October, %
1852, a ~s g.. . $500 90
On all other items not a. ....... ..
bove enumerated, estima-
ted, at, say, 3,0l7 25
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

IvThe Vernon. Liquor Law pro-
vides that any Intoxicated man may be
arrested aud committed 10 prison until
ne is in a condition to tell where he 90,
his liqnor-and if he refuses 10 divulge,
he is locked up I'LL he relen,s. The law
is to be voted upon by the people. and
iheir adverse decision is TO operate only
Tor lis postponemen. one year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
Iowa City Correspondence.
Iowa Cry, Dec, 81. 1852.


Mr.. EDITOR: Since my last the atten
ton Of the Legislature has been engae-
ed mainly in considering and maturing
Railroad Memorials. Those measures
have now, been all acted upon and pass
ed. In this lis, will be found LIST. A
memorial for Railroad from Davenpor,
via Musca,ine to Kanesville; I'd. from
Burlington to the Missouri River, with a
branch TO keokuk: Sd, from Dubuque TO
the Missouri River at Council Blutfs;-
4th. from McGregor's Landing to the
Missouri River at the mouth of the Big
Sioux. Now sir, presume, no man
will look a. the map Of Iowa, as it will
be marked off by these lines Of Railroad
and arrive at any other conclusion. than
that The scheme is so large, as to be al.
together visionary and Utopian-and TO
believe ,ha. i, will not, in the progress Of
events, and opinions, ever prove to be
anything, other than vast abortion.
The Bill for The removal OF the Capt.
tai from Iowa City to Fl. Des Moines,
offered by d.. Hull, Senator from Polk
County, has been under consideration in
the Senate for some days; il wa. report
ed back from the committee and laid on
table. few days ago. and this morning
it was cale up and considered in com,
miitee of the whole. Mr.. Lowe, Sem
a.or from keokuk, offered to amend, by
The appointment Of commissioners, to
examine the several locations with in.
struclions TO take into the account loca.
ton, health, as we'll as the amount of do
nations proposed to be given TO the State
for the erection of public Buildings, &c.
Judging from present indications it seems
most probable tina, this measure will be
adopted; for sl,ho' a number of men,
bers are in favor OF a removal, yet there
does not appear 10 be majority in favor
of any one point; so those from points
not likely to succeed will in each trial
of strength vote with those who are al
together averse 10 removal; and thus
the removal, apprehend will no, be ac-
complished at all. There is perhaps no
subject agilatcd here that excites more
interes, than that OF the Des Moines Riv-
er improvement, and it is a question too,
tina, is indeed the most difficult of all
subjects of legislation, here to settle.
A Bill has been introduced some time
ago, giving additions al power to the Board
of Public Work, which contemplated
the sale of The whole of The land in body
to company. page & Bacon. Of ST..
Louis. Bu,upon coming in pos session
of further particulars in regard TO the
proposition Of sale company to the
Board, the friends of the improvement
become unwilling to pass the Bill. and
were compelled to resort to The expedi-
ent Of getting up new Bill which is now
in the hands of the committee on the Ju-
dietary. If it were not for the unfortu-
na,e fac. ,ha, the work is in deb, $l2O,-
600, the Legislature would doubtless
pass law to suspend the work entirely
until the progress of events pointed out
some policy of a tangible and practical
character. Blu, under the circumstances
of this very peculiarly unfortunate case
this course will not perhaps, be the
best. . AGRICOLA.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

a Johnson's Dramatic Panora ma of
the Man of the Bottle, il is expected.
will be exhibited in this place this eve
ming. Its said to be splendid painting
and crowds are nightly going to see it,
wherever il has been exhibited.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
Printing Office for Sale.

nESIRING to make a change in bust
IL ness, the undersigned will sell the
Courier Office, to a good Wing, on very
accommodating terms. The paper is now
going on the 5th Volume, has large and
increasing subscription list, and good run
Of advertising and Job Work. To practi-
cal printers it offers a rich chance. For
terms and other particulars address, ...
# E.fs th#. r. II. WARDEN, .
I.. aa..s ....r a.... Ottumwa, Iowa.
Dec. 23d, 1852.
- Editors copying or noticing the a
bove will confer favor, which will be du-
ly appreciated and reciprocated should an
opportunity offer. as -. f.s.s .....E
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

CoiN.-By coun, jus, made the
specie in all the New York city Banks
sums up $4,000, 900. This amount is
on hand, although shipments within the
past month to the amount upward of So.
100000 have been made to Mobile and
New Orleans. for the purpose of pur-
chasing foreign and domestic bills. Elk.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
TIL E~DES MONIES RIER.

l3th. The State agrees that we nav
issue, a, any time within twenty (2W
years, Bonds based on the lands hereby
convened, and the lease of Improvement
and River, heretofore spoken Of, bearing
interest at no, exceeding 8 per cent. per
annum, payable semi annually.
I q Very respectfully, TfE'F
t.5L&-L = your obi serv'ts, ( il
PAGE e. BACON.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

az Our thanks are due Hon. b. Hem
for the third part of the presidents
Message and &C accompanying documents"
and also for beautifully bound volume
Of the "Euiogies on the Death of HENRY
CLAY" r..-. ..E.. ..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
tB The British North American Hal.

tY The British North American Hal
lax newspaper comes out in favor of a
union of the British North American
Provinces and the Island of Jamaica in
one conlederacy. The editor argues thai
union will. IN some degree, coun,erbal
ance the fas. increasing influence of the
United States. which threatens, if not
oppnsed by some such scheme, TO over
shadow the whole continent.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

The friends of Temperance are invited
10 attend Temperance meeting a, the
Congregational Church, on Tuesday
evening next. An address will b. de,
lissred BY Rev. E. Dudley.
Jan, 9th, 1859. a... ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

q" q For late and interesting news from
California, We refer our readers 10 anosh
Or column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
GU r AZ E N rs:

The following persons are duly authorized
20 act as agents for the Courier: I e
" B. PALMER is our only author
zed agent for the cities of Boston,
NewYork and Philadelphia.
STREET BRoTHERs, Agency City
THOMAS PfNe, Ashland. o.
john BAKER, P. M. lowaville.
SAM. I. CALDWELL,
F. g. McCLrNTIcK, Dahlonega.
DIR. JonN c. JOHNSON, -"-" #ss
J. NJ, HEDRIcK, : - "
H. KiRKPATRicK, a-a. kirkville.
LKvr JENKINS, -5-..- Fin. Spring.
DUNLAP FIsH, .e.. EJa~v,,,.
B. +. ANDERSON, ..'. - "' w '' -,
sTRrET & BAER, Oskalooss.
SAMUEL. WARDEK, Abba.
L. c. FoRD, Gill;, .t
L. w. CApLEs. 5s'a e. o'dh''.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

y The fare over The Pennsylvania
and Ohio railroads from Philadelphia 10
Cincinnati js now only els 30.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

- "We are under obligations TO the
Burlington Telegraph for sending Us
late and important news. ..-..-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

falsehood could do but lltlle mischief
! II did not gain the credit OF truth.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90.
Mr.. Kings health much worse, owing
70 change in weather.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

'r-t.s'' Young Miss Mary ssmEH
DPersons calling Cor any of the a.
boye letters must say they are .adver-
tised." Il. II. WARDEN. p. NJ. 2
Dec. 3ls:. 1852. 2 sai0GEt Hu4&
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

Greenough, the great sculptor, il dead.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06

BLOODY DnINGs AT CAIRo.-"Eose,"
The Cairo, Ill., correspondent Of the
Evansville Journal, furnishes that paper
with the following: Ssa-s aaaUra .
Row Two Men KILLED. Last night
a large number Of hands laboring on the
leeve raised a row in grocery owned
by Mr.. Satchwell. They 4demolishen
the bar, poured on, the liquors and fore
ed the proprietor TO leave the house
Then a general melee ensued among
themselves. fhis morning two men
were found nearly dead on the bar room
aoor, one of them shot, and the other
stabbed, both having we,ered in their
blood during the night. By this time
no o'clock A. NJ they are both dead
An Unusual exci'emen, prevails in this
place; and half the people are armed in
anticipation of further broiIs Thus
three men have been killed n fights, du
ring the las, thirty six hours. Pretty
we'll done, you will say, for Cairo.
Man kILIED-Yesterday was ',es,i-
mate day with the hands laboring on
the Cairo levees. Mr. Ellis, contractor.
commenced making settlements. but his
office soon became so jammed with cred
ilors tina, he found it impossible to pro,
coed unless he could clear it. He there.
fore requested the crowd to leave, re.
marking lhas he would call them in and
settle, sinsly. They did no, go. A Mr..
Jenkins now ordered them out, aud no.
having his orders properly noticed, rush
ed among them with bowie knife in
each hand, cutting right and left in an
earnest and discriminate manner. He
had seriously wounded two persons, and
still AT his murderous work WHEN an axe
was buried in his head up to the helve.
cleaving open his brains. He died suon
afterwards. IL is well perhaps that Mr..
j. was killed so soon. for his early death.
no doubt, prevented him taxing half
dozen lives. SO fierce and determined was
his onslough. on the crowd. ne of the
persons he wounded will probably die.
MIR. j. was in the employ of Ellis, Jen,
kens e Co.. and protested to be doc
tor. IS H#s a -# 30. r....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
NO. vi.
New Advertisements.
A List of Letters

ID EMAIN ING in the Post Office in
IN Ouumwa, which IL not taken out
before the st day of April, will be sent
to, Washington as Dead Letters. rTD
Allen Elizabeth II. sIngalls John Il III
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On Wednesday, October 20, by thgRev. g Isaacs Mr.
JACQUES GOLDSMITH TO Miss HARRIET BRAssoy third uyh
ter of John Bramson, Esq, al Of this city.
On Tuesday, October 26, by the Rev A. T.. Campbell
Mr. CHAREs H. STRONG TO Miss ELIZA ANN BENSON both OF
this city.
On Wednesday, October 90, by the Rev j. j. ~ ons Mr.
GKsHoM NATHAN Of New Jersey, to RosAIs daughter Of
A. Gomez, Esq, of this city.
At Paterson on Thursday. October q, by the Rev Mr..
Wggins Mr. WILLIAM GRAHAM OF this city, 10 Miss JAM
GRAHAM, of Paterson, n. j.
On Wednesday, October sc, by the Rev. Or. Bushnell
CHARLES MAcArIsTTR, r, Of Philadelphia, TO JuIA daugh
ter Of Richard s. kissaw, NJ. d., of this city.
On Wednesday, October 20, at Grace Church. Pratts.
yle Greene county, New York, by the Rev Nc Wright,
Hon CoIN NJ INcERsoLI, NJ c., of New Haven Conn. TO
JULIA HELEN, only daughter Of the Hon. zadoc Pratt OF
Prattsve (The parties panied to the altar
by Miss Townsend OF this city, and his Excelencv Cover
nor seymour, OF Conn, our new minister to Russia.
Oa Saturday, July 80 at the British legation Bogota
by Edward W. Mark. Eq, her Britannia Saietys Acting
Charge dAnaires, GEoRGR D. CBHD, ESQ. Of fonion to
MARY youngest daughter Of David CASTILLO ESQ., formerly
OF this city.
On Sunday, October %, BY the Rev j. r. Ryan, of st.
Francis Xavier Church, J. ynGt G. DIX EsooIIuA to MIR
CFDfs, daughter of Florentino Gimbcrnat
On IhursA3, October 20, by the Rev. Aaron Jackson
Hon. j. H. RAIsToN, of Sacramento City, Cal, to Miss
HARRIET JACKSON daughter O. the officiating clergyman
On Thursday October 81 by the Rev. Mr. Dich son Mr.
JonS r. OwfAs, of St Paul. Minnesota Territory to Miss
FRANCES NJ HoBBs, daughter Of John w. Hobbs Esd. Of
England
In San Francisco September g. at the residence of
Lucen Herman, feq FERDINAND vAssAUIT Esd to VIZ
GINA GEoRGiNA MCKENZIE youngest daughter OF John SIN
clair, Esq, of London
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THURSDAY Oct. 27-Match $780, mile heats, best three
h 6ve in harness.
J. Doty named oh. m. Fanny. ,............ l
"a White named q m LADY Suffolk ,... 2 2 2
Time, $780, 03eh-2:Soh-2A4>G.
The above was very spirited trot throughout; and
although Lady Suffolk beaten, it does not take
iota from the great fame she has acquired trotter
Hhe has twenty summers, the last sixteen Of
which she has been in active training and in almost con-
slant work. But her last probably yesterday
afternoon She has been sold to wealthy gentleman,
for $780, who intends taking her from the track, and
keeping her for private He intends to breed from
her. if possible and should he be successful, the old
turtles who have for many rsked their fortunes
on her speed and bottom, may yet have chance of
s'posting their piles' of her progeny. She
viii be delivered to her new master to-day.
Lady Suffolk the favore at 100 to 60 previous to
the start and although there but slim attendance
In consequence Of the inclement state of the weather.
the betting very brisk at that rate.
First Ltat-Fanny won the pole The nags came up
nicely yoked the word started very evenly
Fanny daste off rather too quickly, and broke up
afterwards giving the track to the old and the lead
which she maintained to the end The quarter pole
reached in forty seconds, the half passed in l17, and
the heat completed in 239s. Fanny broke up several
times during the mile in consequence of feeling fne
She however settled the progressed
Second He'd Go ~ had hardly escaped the lips
the us ges Suffolk up and she fell of half
dozen lengths bec she recovered, far great dis.
to be mace up without accident TO Fanny This
did not take Place; Fanny became very steady and went
through the heat without break, pass ng the quarter
pole in thirty Lime ,onds. the half mile post in 1l6,
and came 10 the score in 2S9 with old Suffolk close
to her wheel MIR. White drove this heat we'll After
the accident instead brutay beatiR the old creatuu
have other drivers do under like circumstanc
he merely gave her her head and let her do her best in
her way In fact throughout the race, she
kindly treated han probabl, before in
Third Heo.ln this heat the left the head
to hes d, and appeared like double team until they
reached the halt mile L. when Suffolk suddenly fell of
two three lengths which she never afterwards
covered 1t not by break, but itseemed If she
wanted to give up the contest They at the quarter
pole in h ty niue seconds, and Fanny passed the half
mile pole in LII, and home couple Of lengths
ahead, in 2S9ls.
Ea0th HedtFanny took the lead at the start and out
troted Suffolk to the end winning by several lengths
The rat qnarter made in thirty sine seconds-the
half in 1l8 and the heat in 2441S.
CENTREvILLE COURSE, Ii I.
THURSDAY, Oct 27.Trotting match, 800, throe mile
heats to wag
8. hcagland named 6. g. Tecumseh, Ito $50 Id.
Mr.. Gale named blk. 6. Black Jack, Ito skeleton
Time, 8:a0-S4l