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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28

RAIN AND FLooDs.-A large amount
of rain has fallen in this region the past
three weeks, causing freshet in the
streams large and small throughout: the
country. The Des Moines has been
full, and within about ten feet of the
great rise of 1851 The smaller streams,
Cedar and others, have also been very
high. interrupting the mails, and derang-
ing travel to considerable extent
Very little damage to fences has been
sustained SO far as we can learn; but the
mills have generally been stopped, and
farmers have been somewhat delayed in
their Spring work. Emierants. of whom
the country il full. have been subjected
to heavy tax in the shape of ferriage,
The streams are now falling, as they
will continue to do. unless we have more
rain.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
For the Courier.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Understanding that
DR.. Leib is charging me, on the street,
with being the author of communica-
ton which appeared in the Sentinel a
few weeks since, over the signature of
"Citizen," and not wishing TO occupy so
humilitating position in the public eye
as to be considered the author of an ar
ticle which has for its theme SO disgust
ing and loathsome specimen Of human
ity as he is universally admitted TO be,
have deemed it proper to say to the pub
lie tina. have not, neither can ! be pro.
voked TO descend to the bottom of the
loves. slough of filth and blackguard-
ism, Chat gen,leman's /! native ele.
menD to enter into controversy with
him. have long since became too well
acquainted with him TO deem him worthy
of the notice of any gentleman.
JAMES BAKER.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
stage Challenge.

The following amusing notice has
been sent to US by friend in N. York.
Won't somebody take Richard up!
ORCHARD HIMSELF AGAIN!"-It has
been generally conceded by all profess
sional critics, Is well as the theatrical
going community, that the late JUNIUs
b. BooTH was the most perfect delinea-
tor of Richard III. during his lifetime.
and since his demise there has been and
continues to exist diversity of opinion
among them as on to whom the mantle
OF the grea, tragedian has fallen.
Therefore, in order TO settle that ques-
ton beyond all cavil for the present and
allay all further controversy on the SUBJ
ject, the undersigned does hereby chal-
lenge ",he world" to meet and outvie
him in the persona,ion of the "crook-
backed tyrant," under a forfeiture of one
thousand dollars, to be decided by the
audience before whom the parties shall
appear.
The emulation to take place during
the meeting or before the closing of the
World's Fair in New York city. at such
shea,er as may be hereafter designated.
All communications must be address,
ed (poss-paid) TO
J. GOULD WOODRUFF.
Troy, New York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
From the Alta California. 10th.
The missing Steamship inde-
pendence---Ovcr 500 PasSen-
gers ON Board.

AS a good deal OF anxiety has been
felt in regard to the safety of THE mise
ing ship, We have taken some pains to
inform ourselves from experienced and
practical men, and obtain their views on
the subject. In the absence of facts we
must rely on conjecture, which in this
case gives no reasonable grounds for a
iarm as yet, for several very good rea-
sons. First, she was considered capa-
BILE of performing the voyage without
more than the ordinary risk. Next, she
was in good condition when last seen OF
heard from, and last, there have been nc
heavy gales or storms which could have
endangered the safety Of any vessel a.
long our coast since that time. is very
probable that she has broke shaft OF
some portion of her machinery has Civ.
en- out, which has compelled her to pul
into Gunymas or La Pain Lower Cal
ifornia, to remain there until her situa'
ton becomes known.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
ARRIVAL OF THE
BLACK w ARRIOR

The Black Warrior arrived with Ha-
vana dates 10 the 18th. On the 9th the
political prisoners charged with the in
surrectionary attempt were sent to Ca
diz to await the decision Of the Queen.
The victims had been condemned TO die.
bu, were reprieved at the scaffold. A.
mong them was Count Parodulie, Joa-
quin fortuna, and others of high stand
ing. Before their departure they were
allowed TO receive visits from their
friends. Martin Galleno, late Secretary
of the Captain General, has married
Miss Scull, daughter of an American, a
long resident of the Island.
The English steamer Avon had arriv-
ed al Havana from Vera Cruz.
Gen. Santa Anna landed at Vera Cruz
amid the greatest enthusiasm. lie is
sued a proclamation to the people o.
Mexico, in which he makes magnifcen,
promises for the regeneration of his be-
loved country. He started 70 the Cap.
i,al on the 9th.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION AT THE NAVY
YARp-Two MEN KILLED AND SEVER,
AL WoUNDED!--A frigh.ful accident &C.
Cured at the Navy Yard this morning,
About 8 o'clock the boiler on dredging
machine used in cleaning out the docks
exploded, and Patrick McNally, the en-
gineer, and James Smith, the fremen
were killed. They were blown into the
water and their bodies had not been re.
covered up to noon. The Captain oil
the craft, Mr.. COPELAND, was blown into
the water. but sustained such slight in.
juries that he was enabled to swim to the
dock, and was aided on shore. A boy
named William Rou,ad was blown up
on the dock and strange TO say he was
but slightly hurt.
The machine was torn into frag menis
which were scattered abou, in every di
rec,ion. 1t was owned by Mr.. Morri
son. of Albany. The boiler was man
ufac,ured in Jersey City, and was jus
put into operation. l. was evidently de
fec.ive. Alongside of the n. achine wa
scow. upon which the mud was dump
ed, which contained some five or 81,
men, none of whom we're injured.
Mr.. Mentally. the Engineer. was
single man. He resided in Albany
Mr.. Smith was man of family, an,
lived in williamsburg. = New Yorl
Express.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
PORT OF oTTUMWA. I

The events Of the past week of most in
terest and importance were the arrival of
two Boats, two real, veretable Steamboats,.
The sight was truly refreshing to our citi-
zens, who have not seen one Of the critters
in these waters for the last two years.
The first arrival was the JENNY LIND. on
Sunday, freighted for Manning & Corwin Of
Eddyville, to which place she immed lately
proceeded, stopping only a few minutes
here. She has gone on to Fl. Des Moines,
with sugar and salt for that place. She will
be freighted down with Pork and Lard fol
Manning & Corwin.
On Tuesday arrived the stern wheel
steamer GLOBE, Capt. c. T. McCune. She
brought few passengers. but no freight to
this place. She left on her return about
noon same day, with several of our citizens
as passengers, expecting some down freig ht
at Iowaville. The GLOBE will run as a
regular packet on this River for the pre- sent.
Other Boats are reported below
with freight for the upper Des Moines
waiting fall of water, to get over the dam
at Bentonsport. Report says that the
GLOBE will be chartered to bring up theil
freight.
The benefit TO this valley of the ayiga-
ton of the river uring only few months
of the year cannot be estimated. It w i'll
be realized by al classes Of our citizens
It will diminish the c ost of freight from
St. Louis more than one-half, and the cost
of many staple articles of necessary con-
sumption nearly that amount. 1t is nc
wonder then that the arrival of Steam.
boat should be hailed as public blessing
and an augury Of better times, in the Des
Moines Valley.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
Attention EmigrantS!

r WILL lease to responsible man. for a
l. term OF years my Farm, one mile be-
low Ottumwa, with Eighty acres Of dry
bottom prairie under fence and Sixty in
cultivation. Adjoining and almost enclos-
ed there is about 200 acres Of pasture
lands fast setting with Blue gra IS.
A frame house handsomely situated on
the Bluff, with Well; aud about five
acres enclosed, has lately been added.
For collecting, and keepinga large Stock.
or for market, gardening and the Nursery
business, this property has peculiar ad van
tages. !. u. DENlN.
April ii, IS53-3wnl5
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28

out disturbing the fainlest dream Of its
kind hostess.
She took sail by boat leaving for
England tina, morning, and returned to
her old place. With her capital Of
gl00 she set up in new business,
and soon regained all the friends she had
lost. Foolish as she had been, what
could they do now but pity her; and if
they pisied. aid! Even Miss Harring-
ton scolded her in the old way. and load
ed her with presents as before, and ia.
net found that she was happier now than
ever--in her quiet, gentle, saint.like way
since she haG thrown aside her weak
ness, and been sufficient TO herself
And she was right. In weakness lies
misery; in strength Of will and single.
ness of purpose lies peace, be the cir-
cums.ances what they may.
Janet did not hear Of her husband I'M
til years afterwards, when letter came
from elizabeth MayliE" telling her OF
his death. Though Bessie still preserv-
ed the name, more from habit than from
pride, she knew now that she had no!
been his real wife. On his dea.h-bed he
had confessed all to her; and who had
been that pretty stranger, whom she had
taken to be common thief and impos-
ter. And Bessie wrote one OF the no.
blest letters that woman ever penned to
woman, and spoke of her nninsen.ional
wrong in such manner that Janet felt
as if she had been almost the one to
blame in having caused such evil fortune
to one SO great and good. But they
made it up between them. and finally a.
greed not to reproach themselves any
more; and, in future years, Bessie May
lin received one Of Janets children, after
he had grown to be man, and made
him the heir of all her property. And
then Janet wrote to her, and said how
strangely they had both exemplified the
truth of the old Hebrew words. "Cast
thy bread upon the waters for thou shalt
find it after many days.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
vManv wears AGO an ingenious ola

vMany years ago an ingenious plan
was adopted by the Grand Duke TO rid
Florence of beggars. Il was proclaim.
ed that every beggar who would appear
on the Grand Plaza at certain men,
toned time would be provided by the
Duke with new suit Of clothes, free OF
cost. At The appointed time tina beggars
of the city all assembled. and the Grand
Duke, causing all the avenues TO the
square to be closed, compelled the beg.
CARS to strip off all their old clothes. gave
each one, according to his promise new
suit. In the ole clothes thus collected,
enough money was collected to build q
beautiful bridge over the Arno. still call
ed "she beggars' bridge" and the city,
for the time being. was relieved Of the
beggars by which il had been previously
overrun, as none would give to the well
dressed individuals who implored chart.
ty. not believing their taleof dissress. -
Portland advertiser.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
The New Coinage.

In relation to the new silver coinage
under the late act Of Congress New
York paper says:
The U. S. Mint at Philadelphia issnow
engaged night and day in striking off the
new silver coinage. The denomination
are three, five, ten and twenty-five cents.
The new quarter of dollar weighs pre-
cisely four pennYweights, and is seven
and one-eighth grains less than the for.
mer piece. As compared with the cur
rent Spanish quarters, the new coin is
decidedly heavier and somewhat finer.
None of the new dimes or half dimes
have been struck. The moulds for the
gold bars are intended TO make bars OF
the value of $500, $1,000 and $4,000
each. An engraved ticket (prinied on
bank note paper will be affixed TO each
bar, to certify it's weight, 6neness. and
it's value in dollars and cents. These
bars, when returned TO the Mint for coin
age at any future period, will be subjecl
to change of one-half per cent, as pre-.
scribed by the new law. The ticket is
the form annexed:
u. s. Mint. FINE, 900.
1853.
PHILADELTHIA. Ozs. SO. OF.
No. 400.
The present charges for making these
bars (being the actual SUN of labor. ma
terials and unavoidable was,age) will bt
six cents per hundred dollars. or abou
one-sixteenth of one per cent This
charge will be collected from the depos
tier. and not deducted from the bar.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
ARRIVAL OF THE
"A r A BI A..
Nav YoRK. Aprll 20.

Arabia arrived this morning, and was
off Sandy Hook at O'clock last night.
The Arabia brings three days later news.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer
submitted TO Parliament an elaborate
plan to reduce the national debt, by the
conversion of the South Sea minor stock
Immediately. and eventually the three
per cents, into permanent two and as,
by the issues of Exchequer bonds,
transferable by simple delivery. The
plan will be discussed fully on the llsh;
i, is well received by the public.
Ii is surmised in London tina, the Chi
nese intend to legalize The opium trade.
Much excitement prevailed in the
French manufacturing cities in conse.
quence of rumor that the Emperor in
tends to modify the cotton duties. A
Protective committee was formed under
the presidency of Henri BARBER, TO OPP
pose the modification, in the name of
Rouen, Leslie, Mulhausen, &c.
Blangi escaped from prison but was
recap,ured.
The Proiestanis of Holland are agita.
ting against the establishment OF Cath.
Ole hierarchy.
The Elbe opened on the LIST instant.
II is reported that the States of South.
ern Germany will blockade Swi.zer-
land.
The King of Prussia has offered the
Madias an ASYLUM in his kingdom. II
is thought tina. they will prefer Eng
land.
Advices from Vienna via Paris, states
tina, Austria perempsorily refuses the
Sardinia demands.
Victoria has another son.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
New Arrangement!

WE have vowed our Harness Shop up
w to the Shop formerly occupied by
ID. EMERY HALL, where we will manufac-
ture for sale full assortment of
Harness, Collars, Brides, Haltsrs,
and everything in the Harness line: also
keep for sale good assortment OF
HARNESS H.4RDW.9RE.
We do not brag Of selling SO overly
cheap (as is very common to advertise) but
we intend to make good substantial work
and by so doing give man the worth of
his money. Particular attention paid to
mending.
TERMS:-As we buy for cash we will
have to sell on the same terms: or we will
take Hides, Tan Bark and Tallow.
A. L. & ]. GRAVES.
0ttumwa. April 2lst l853-3m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
First an War, First in Peace,
First i'm the Hearts Of his
COuntrymen.

A
| WEIGHS WASHINGTON AFTER STUART
This superb engraving is elici.ing uni
versal and unqualified admiration. W.
have seen large number of letters from
many of the first artists, authors, states
men, jurists, and amateurs, in the ,oun
try. all unanimously tesslfying to III
high excellence both as faultless trans
lation of STUART's painting and as 4
valuable exhibition of Mr.. WELcH's ar
tistic skill as an engrayer.
From large number of notices ap'
pearing in various papers. and of high
ly flauering description. we select thu
following from the Washington Nation
al mtelligencsr:
"As a production of artistic skill, the
print reflects the highest honor on the
engraver. II is fac-simile. mirrored
reflection Of the original; and could bu
the rich coloring, for which Stuart was
SO Justly celebrated. be transferred from
the canvass and thrown upon paper, the
print would be multiplication instead
of merely an imitation OF the picture -
Stuart's style was remarkable for breadth
and boldness; both are here; the very
touches of the pencil. in all their unre-
served and mastery freedom, have been
preserved to US; insomuch that no one
familiar with the works of the great paint
er can fail at once to recognize his brush.
With sound judgement and equal modes
ty the engraver has abstained from all
attempt to add line to the original,
though unfinished. We have the noble
! Godlike head, and nothing more. II is
enough. Ii meets and satisfies every
wish. If it be true that Stuar, himself.
having succeeded, thus far, beyond his
hopes, was afraid Of adding les, he sho'd
diminish the effect, how much more does
i, become one whose sole aim in this
case, and whose highest attainment, was
perfect imitation, not 10 overstep the
modesty of his artistical position. and
aitempt to complete, in drapery and back.
ground, a production so perfect that even
tie author ,rembled to add another touch.
On the whole, we cannot but congrat-
ula.e Mr.. WEIGH on his happy success
in most difficult undertaking. II will
identify him in his place and degree, with
the wide. spread fame of the work Of
our creates. painter, and thus far give
him TO share. as far as perishable arr can
be sharer. in The immortality of Wash
ington.
This print, supplying as il does all that
can be desired in it's way, must of course,
have a wide diffusion. II should adorn
the dwelling of every American who
can afford to procure il; and the publish
ers have wisely set the price as low as
the cost of such an enterprise will allow.
Would it not be q very becoming and no
less popular act should Congress order a
supply for distribution among their con-
s,ituents! What more suitable or wor-
thy present could be made, for example,
10 public institution for educa,ion!-
What filter 10 be placed before the eye
and the ambition of the youth of Ameri.
ca, than this exemplar of all the civic.all
the social. and all the domestic virtues!
This valuable portal. can be had by
RENTING Five Dollars TO GEORGE w
CHILDS, North. west corner Of Fifth
and Arch streets, Philadelphia.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
THE DIES MONIES COURIER.
our Agricultural society.


A friend Of Agriculture requests us to
notice our Agricultural Society this week
in the hope that our farmers generally
may be induced TO come forward and
enlist in its support. Of course we com.
ply with the request with pleasure, al.
though we said SO much in this behalf
last season, and to SO little apparent ef-
feet, that we can hope to do little now,
bu, simply to suggest the importance OF
the subject, and induce perhaps move.
ment on the par. of some of our enlight
enec and influential farmers, without
whose cooperation we are thoroughly
convinced tina. nothing efiectual can be
done.
1t will be recollected that an Agricul-
tural Society was organized last year.
with between fifty and sixty members;
but that nothing was done except hold
ing few meetings, owing to the fact that
members enough could not be OBJ. aimed
to furnish the requisite funds. and il was
thought best at the last meeting held to
postpone further effort until another year
/ At the last session OF the Legislature,
an act was passed appropriating turtle.
aid, to the amount OF 5000, TO County
Agricultural Societies. upon their COM
plying with the conditions Of the former
act of 1851, that is to raise an amount
equal to that furnished BY the State. If,
therefore. we can increase the number
of our members to 400 at fifty cents each ,
making a fund of our own of 5000, we
can draw that amount from the State
Treasury, and have fund of $500 to
pay out in premiums.
Now will the Farmers of this county
come forward ana make up this number?
|. can easily be done if every man will
consider himself committee Of one to
bring at least himself. Why the Far
mers of r'apello county have been SO
backward in this matter. we are al loss
TO understand. Other counties in the
State have formed large and hourishing
societies, and why cannot we! We GER
tainly are not behind any county in the
State in Agricultural resources. and we
have believed that our Farmers as class
were as enlightened in reference to their
interests and their duties as those OF any
other county. Let this be demonstrated
by coming forward in body and giving
hearty support TO the Agricultural So
ciety, and making it one of the largest.
most profitable and useful in the State.
The following were officers for 1852:
]. w. HEDRICK, President; G. ID.
HAcKwoRTH, Vice President; bella
WHITE. Treasurer; and ]. w. NoRRIs,
Secretary. Maaagers--Uriah Biggs,
Centre Township; VIM. Rowell, Dahlon-
cga; Jesse Brookshire, Agency; James
Hill, Pleasant; Franklin Newell. Pleas
ant; j. d. Bevans, Pleasant; b. b. Ste.
vens, Pleasant; Andrew Majors, Com
petine; Levi Jenkins, Columbia; Wm.A.
Nye, Cass; Edward Pedigo. Cass; Jos.
Wood. Adams; d. HI. Michaels, Green
w. G. McIntire, Keokuk.
The above officers constitute a Board
Of Directors of the Society for the man.
agemen. of its affairs, and it devolves
upon the President TO call them together
when necessary. Would it not be well
for Mr.. Hedrick to exercise this power
by calling meeting of the Board at an
early day!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
ESTRAV HORSES.

IN TAKEN up on the 2lst day of
N k.xy April 1883, by Job S. Myers.
N 70 at his residence in Adams
Township, Wapello county. Iowa. Two
estray Mares of the following desert ption,
to-wit: One a light bay, star in the forehead.
right hind foot white, two scars on the right
hips, no other marks visible except harness
marks, about fourteen hands high and val
ued at $1,000. The other dark bay filly,
no marks visible except small lump on the
inside of the left knee which has the ap.
pearance of having been done lately, about
four fourteen hands high, supposed to be
two years old this Spring and appraised at
S45. 90 by Maxfeld Hunter and II Reinari
JOSEPH HAyNE, elk of
Wap. Co. Iowa.
April %, lS53-4wpd
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28

uIt was Gen. Thomas a. Mar
shall, and not Thomas r. Marshall. who
was recently killed near his residence in
Kentucky by one Of his tenants. The
Tribune suggests that any one might
guess that Hon. Thomas f. could not
have been killed by one of his own ten
ants for want of tho raw material. st.
Louis Infelligencer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
~ signed was appointed BY the county
court Of Wapello count y. Administrative
of the Estate of Samuel Armstrong, late
of Wapello county deceased. Those hav-
ing claims against said estate will present
the m for settlement and those indebted to
the same are required to make payment to
the undersigned. ANN ARMSTRONG. !,
April 18th. lS53-tw
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
Death Of Mr.. King.
CHARLEsToN, s. O., ApI

CHARLESTON, s. c., April ID.
Mr.. King reached his home in Dallas
co., in the morning. and died at 6 o'clock
on Monday evening. He will be burri-
ed tomorrow morning at ii o o'clock. at
Pine Hills.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
DES MONIES COURIER,
n J. w. NORRIS, EDITOR.
OTTUMWA, IOWA:
THURSDAY,:::::::::A APRIL %.
]. w. NORRIS. EDITOR.
OTTUMwA, IOWA:

VIZ s. SWIMMER, General News
w paper and advertising agent, cor
ner of Second and Chestnut streets, over
the Post-O Office, st. Louis. Mo-, is our su-
thorized agent for St. Louis. His receipts
will be held good by US.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-28
JOSEPH ELLERMAN
ESTRAY NOTICE.

NAkEN up by JaMeB UIays ~ ITO
residence in Highland Township.
Wapello county, Iowa. on the 9th day Of
April 1853, an estray horse Of the follow
j ng description. to-wit: Blue roam or Iron
Grey, about fifteen and, q half hands high,
shod all round with toe corks on the fore
shoes, some saddle marks. No other marks
or brands perceivable, supposed to be about
six years old and appraised at Fifty dollars.
JOSEPH HAYEE. Cpk
Co. CT. w. G. Iowa.
April l4th, l653-nlS