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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
County subscriptions COnssitu-
tiOnul.

+ The Supreme Court, a, its laie sitting,
we are informed by II. B. fIENDEsHoTT,
ESQ.,, has decided that i. is constitution
al for counties TO vote loans and take
stock in interpretations for building rail.
roads.
This question was brought before the
Court by the citizens of Dubuque coun-
ty sueing out an injunction agains, ,he
county Judge Of that county, to prevent
him from borrowing and subscribing to
the capital stock Of Railroad Comfa-
ny, loan voted by the people of that
county. In the District Cour, of that
county, the injunction was Dismissed,
and the right for counties to take stock
in their corporate capacity held TO be
constitutional. |, was then carried mp
TO the Supreme Cour,--who are proper
ly held to be the Interpreters ard ex-
Founders of the CONSTITUTIONAL where
The judgement of the District Court was
re.aflirmed; Judges Williams and Green,
holding the opinion of it's cons,itu,
tionali,y, and Kinney dissenting. Now
this matter is set at rest; and persons
doubling it's cons!i.usionality will no long
er have any excuse for not voting foI
the loan on that ground. As an addi-
tional weight to the decision Of the Su.
preme CoIr. Of Iowa. we append below
recent decision of the Supreme Court
Of Louisiana. The reputation Of Chief
Justice Slidell, as jurisi, is well known
throughout the Union:
RAILROAD TAX DECISION. We learn
from the New Orle ms papers of Men
day evening, that the decision of the Su-
pseme Court of Louisiana. in the Rail-
road tax case, was delivered on that day
by Chief Justice Slidell, and decided on
each point favorable to the Railroad,
fully sustaining the consiitutionalisy of
the tau. . H."
The chief point was that the RICH. of
taxation is one which has been delegated
by the Legislature TO corporations and
police juries for local purposes, because
the Legislature could not supervise local
interests. /. was held that the objection
tina. the tax payers were to receive the
stock-to be forced in as stockholders
of private corpora,ion-was futile.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
NO. xxx
Great Fire i'm OswegO N. Y.
PHILADELPHIA July 6


A great fire occurred at Oswego, N.
! Y, yesierday-many buildings and
large quantity of grain was destroyed;
400 stores and dwellings consumed. The
loss canno. be less than a million and
half of dollars Every mill north Of
Bridge street is burned down, also Amos
81 Halls elevators. The portion of the
town consumed, is bounded west by the
river, south by Bridge street, east by
Sixth street, north by the For. grounds.
The only property saved within these
limits, is Randall's elevator. the Second
Methods. Church and half dozen
dwellings. Over 100000 bushels of
grain are burned. The Insurance Com.
panies suffer heavily. Fitzhughes az
Co., who lose s20. 600 on their mill, are
insured for $4,000. A large stock Of
grain was in Doolislle's mill. and the
STOCK destroyed valued at $4,000, part.
ly insured Amos s. Brothers eleva.
tors 100000 loss on building. insurance
only $4,000.
About $4,000 in grain is lostin Store
owned abroad, and about $l5. 900 lost in
provisions destroyed. Hewlett 81 Gar
diners loss $4,000; insurance, 3d.
600. Penfeld & Co.'S mill and stock of
grain and flour lost, is estimated at s40.-
600; insurance 100000. Wyman's
flour mill, loss $4,000. Hall &c Co.'s
elevator. loss on the building $4,000;
on grain $4,000. Fi,zburgh & Co. had
large amount Of merchandise in store:
their loss will not be less than 100000.
which falls on parties abroad. Talcoit's
warehouse or foundry was burned ; loss
$50, 900. The Oswego Journal estab-
lishmens was partially saved. Added 10
the above rs long iist of storekeepers
and others, whose losses range from
81 900 TO $4,000. Many persons was
injured by the falling Of walls, etc., but
il is believed lha. no lives are lost.
President Pierce leaves Washington
nexs Monday for New York, TO attend
the opening Of the Worlds Fair. Senior
Laranyan has asked an audience Of The
President for Wednesday. when he will
take leave, and il 10 expected General
Almon,e, the new Mexican Minister,
will DO presented.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
ARRIVAL OF THE
FL e r M A N N .
PuILADELPUIA, July Z


The Hermann arrived at New York
this morning. with London dates to 22d.
The capture of Nankin is confirmed.
on, subsequently the rebels evacuated
the city, and were defeated outside.
The British troops have been ordered
to Shanghai for the projection Of British
interests.
. The United States steamer Susque-
hannah, going up to Nankin with the
American Commissioner, grounded and
finally returned.
Pirates are busy on the coast and had
attacked several English vessels.
All was quiet at Canton; trade in inn
ports was large at reduced rates. and bu-
siness was suspended at Shanghae.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
BosroN. July

boSiOaS JURY ".
The bark Springlow arrived from the
Cape of Good Hope with dates to 10th
May. The new constitution which was
promulgated, gives equal rights TO all
classes and colors. The Legislative
Council and Assembly are composed Of
resident colonis,s elected by the people.
but all laws are suojec. to the sanction OF
the Queen.
The country generally is quiet. except
depreda.ions from few hordes Of dis.
armed Caffres.
The bark Geelong, from Australia.
with 10000 ounces of gold. and the
steamer Melbourne, with 100, 900 ounces
for England. put into the Cape of Good
Hope.
The news from Melbourne is no, so
late. The news from Adelaide is later.
The Weekly Dispatch of the 10Th. says
THAI three great nuggets Of gold have
been found in Canadian Gulch. one Of
which weighed little short of ninety eight
pounds. another 10 and the third l40
ounces. The heretofore famous Oven
Diggings are at discount--mnny are
leaving and few arriving.
The New South Wales Legislature
has passed an act for the regulation Of
the gold fields SO stringent, that the re-
suit has been TO disgust the miners and
put stop to many diggings altogether.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
Explosion Of the Steamer New
World on the Hudson.
New YoRK, June /.

This morning jus, as the steamer
New World was starting for Albany,
one. of the boiler hues burst. blowing
open the FIRE doors and rushing into the
boi!errpom and ,bence rushing on. upon
the main deck and engine room.
The following is the result of the ac-
cideas; Eli Buell.. fireman. aged %
years, resides in Albsn". killed John
Foster, "a pantry man. aged %, jumped
into The river and was drowned; John
Reed, fireman. died in the hospital !;
John Donnelly. died in hospital; James
Porter. died.;, Joseph j. Eyck. badly
scalded; Edward Martin, deck-hand.
will likely recover; Ira Wiley, fireman,
no hopes of recovery Washington
hawes. engineer. aged2s slim hopes are
entertained of his recovery.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
HALIFAX, j uly

the America has arrived with Liver
pool dates 10 the 25ih.
Turkey has refused the Russian ulti-
matum, but the latter had no, crossed The
Dsnube and probably would not.
The accounts from China are meagrc.
The Americans were assisting the EN-.
peror. The English were neutral.
Business in Parliament was uninpor-
,an..
The prevailing opinion is that the
combined fleet would enter the Daiden.
Giles in consequence of the Russian &C.
cupa,ion Of the Danube provinces; after
which Austria will offer her mediation
and negotiations will commence; the cri.
sis will terminate peaceably.
FRANCE.
The "Ministeriel' announces a re-
markable statement current, that The
Emperor in,endp TO submit the question
of peace or war with Russia 10 a vote of
the people. /, is also rumored that lhe
French government. had copy Of the
Russian manifesto ten days since, and
,hai in conjunction with England it re-
commended the Porte TO accede 20 the
terms in tic form of vote. instead OF a
treaty.
The "Moniteur" contains decree reg
ula,ing the aiTairsof the Bonaparte fami-
ly. The Emperor assumes the sole
mns,ership Ibis consent is necessary
for the marriage IT divorce OF any Bo.
napar,e. nor is any Bonapartc allowed
70 90 farther than seventy five leagues
from home wilhou, the permission of the
Emperor; the punishment attached 10 a
violation of tho regulation is arrest or
exile. IL. ... a ..a ...
SWITZERLAND.
The government. of FIibourg has call
ed on, the civic guards in fear of an in
surreciion.
PRUSSIA.
The Cabine, a, Berlin ,akes neu.ra
attitude on the Turkish question.
ITALY.
There is q great excitement in LON
hardy and central Italy, in consequence
Of the Turkish difficulty. and of reports
iha, Maz1ini is again in Switzerland
Austria has large camp near Nasese.
~ AUSTRIA.
Il is reported that ihe Swiss scoops in
the Kings pay will be Withdrawn BY or
der of the Republic.
RUSSIA.
Ii was stated in ST. Petersburg, Oh the
l4th, that no final resolution respecting
the Danubien provinces would be taken
until The refusal of the Pore 20 the Ill
,ima,um should be received.
A dispatch from Cons,antinople of she
l6th. says that the ul,imalun was finally
rejected.
Il is shoughs 30 be the policy of Rus
STA to exhaus. the resources of Turkey
BY causing her immense outlsys for de-
fence.
A report prevailed that the Russians
had entered Moldayia, and were proceed
ing to Bucharest.
The Emperor reviewed the fleet al
Consradt on The l2:h.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
New stage Line.

The contractor. IN. MILEs.) on the
mail Route from this place to Abba, has
put on the road very good two horse
hack, for the accommodation Of passen-
gers. This hack makes three trips a
week from here to Abba, and travellers
coming from any direction in the stage.
may rely on comfortable and speedy
conveyance on west 10 Abba.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
Cumming---Down.

The las. Dispatch "eavss 10" mos.
beautifully on the Loan question, and in
the blandessssyle asks the people to vote
for loan for "Railroad from Keokuk
or Burlington, TO the Missouri River. 49,
Modest request, ain, il. Who would
have thought of such specimen Of
ground aud lofty tumblingl" No, US
20 oe sure. Well, Rail Roads have a
grea, influence now a-days on the mar
kets. but We did not know iha, The Dis
patch would sell itself so cheap. But
you kapt kome il Kspsain Kumming. The
"Peepiss' are not quite so green. as you
$ uppose they are. No stree, pot by half.
You're The day after the fair.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
Tremendous Storm and Loss or
.... Life.
New YeRR, JULY q.


great storm was experienced hero
yesterday evening, accompanied with
terrific thunder aud lightning-many
buildings were struck. aud houses un.
rooted and demolished. The Crystal
Palace was flooded with water and some
glass broken. A new frame building
near the Palace was blown down, three
workman killed and seven injured. A
brick building on the North river was
blown down and man named Charles
Flynn, who was passing crushed.to death.
The storm WAS very severe at Williams
burgh. The steeple Of the Rev. DIR.
McLane's Presbyterian Church was
blown down.. carrying with i, past of
the roof. The building was greatly
damaged. The s,eeple of the Rev. Mr..
Porier's Reformed Church was torn off
and fell across Mr.. Johnson's dwelling
adjoining. Many other buildings were
damaged. Loss heavy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
DoN'T SPEAK ALL AT OscE.-yen

DoN'T SPEAK ALL AT ONCE. Vene-
zuela has sent forward motion to be
admitted into the American Union. A
correspondent of The United States Ga.
zesse, writing from Porto Cabello, makes
the following exclamation -" Would to
Heaven that Brother Jonathan would, in
the excess of his republican generosity.
take this beautiful country under the COW
er of his big guns. and add another star
to the glorious American constellation -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
RAIL ROAD MEETINGS.

A, m se.ing Of the citizens of Wap.
clio county, held q, Ostumws, on Saiur-
day the 9th inst, il was Resolved that
meetings be held at
ASHLAND, on Monday. July 18Th.
AGENCY CITY, Tuesday, 10Th.
DAHLONEGA, Wendesday, 20sh.
KIRKVlLLE, Thursday, 2lss,
EDDY VILE. Friday, 22nd,
HARRISBURG. Saturday, card,
OTTUM WA, Monday, 25,h.
HoUR OF MEETING 10 O'clock. a. N.
For the purpose of discussing the pro-
priesy of q Losn to did in the construc-
ton of the Burlington and Missouri Riv-
er Rail Road. 1t is expected that com.
pe.ent speakers will be secured by the
citizens of those places 10 address the
meetings.
Every one is interested in this matter.
and sll should attend. THE RAIL
ROAD MUST BE BUILT.
July 18th. 1853. 4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14

CLEVELAND AND TERRE HAUTE.-
The railroad connection between cleve-
land and Terre Hau,e via Indianapolis
and Union. Indiana, and Bellefouiaine.
Ohio, 10 now completed. Tomorrow,
train will SO through from Eerse Hautc
70 Cleveland by daylight Just think of
it--from away down Lake Erieeto the
middle Of the Wabash between day break
and dark Who would have. predicted
il ten years sgo.-- Indianapolis Josvn-
al - - = &
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
County Election.

The county candidates are now fairly
before the people. and The canvass is
fully opened. In ,be excitement that
prevails in regard to railroads we hope
,ha, the importance of our county cleo
lion will not be entirely overlooked.-
Il is jus, as important now, as it ever
has been, that good aud efficient county
officers should be chosen. We will no,
here attempt to contras. the character of
the candidates in the field. but wish TO
say few words in regard TO merits of
The gentlemen who are candidates inde-
penden, Of a party nomination.
Wi,hyJAMEs PuMRov tie people of this
county are well acquainted. You know
that he has proved 10 be an efficien, and
worthy officer. No man thu, has held
The Treasurer and Recorders Office has
paid az strict attention TO the business rs
he has. When Mr.. p. come into Office
there was large amount OF delinquent
taxes. the principal part of which was
assessed TO non residents, which his
predecessors had failed to collect; and
the business generally was in so derang-
ed a condition that il was almost impos-
.ib!e to ascertain what amour, Of taxes
were due the county. BY great indus
Try and s.ric. attention to business he
has succeeded in collecting all ,he delin-
quen, taxes, and arranging the business
of The Office so that any man can see at
glance what he has collected, what is
s.ll owing from tax payers and that the
business could not be placed in better
hands. We are aware that certain un-
scrupnlous politicians are circulating re-
porls. that are false in every particular.
for the purpose Of defeating him, bus it
will only recoil upon their own heads.
Mr.. Pumroy has collected more taxes
than any previous FreasutsF. and what
to hesgs ssill has the receipts TO show
that il has all been duly paid over 10 the
proper officers. Being an obiiging and
efficient officer. one thai does not en-
deavor iotswindle The people by retain
ing and not reporting fees :hat he has
received, would il not be suicidal on the
part Of the people of ibis county to cleo.
a man who is uniried, and whose only
recommendation is that he procured a
nomination BY fraud from Democrat
10 conven.iong we believe that The PEG.
pie are fully compe,ent TO decide this
mater, aud will re-eleci Mr. Pumroy by
large and increased rnnjorisy.sl
With w. III. Woop. the people are
not so well acquainted; hu, j, only needs
an introduction to assure you that he is
Of the right stripe. A farmer by occu-
patton. industrious, and a1able, he cam
net fail to make favorable impression
wherever be goes. Should you elect
Mr.. Wood to the Office of Sheriff il will
he flled with credi, to himself and profit
10 Che people of the county. II the
fsienb o: these gentlemen bu, do their
duty. they win certainly be elected
But be nottoo sanguine. and lay idle
while the enemy are q, work. Let every
Wing, every Democrat. who desires that
the business of the county should be
placed in safe hands, work nnliringly
forthe Independent, candidates. ErER
MAI vIeILAscE IS TIE PRICE OF LIB
RRTv. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
oTTUMwA. IOWA:
BOY wANTEks!

A boy, from l6 to Is years old, who can
bring good recommendations as to moral
character and industry. is wanted at this
office TO learn the Printing business. One
from the coantry is desired.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14

AccIDENT.--On Tuesday morning
last The cap on thc boiler Of Myers mill,
in this place. blowed ous of place, and
seriously scalded Mr.. VIM. PEPPERs. -
Mr.. p, though suffering, we learn is re-
covering. A fortunate escape. t.uly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14

T We refer our readers TO the first
page of to-day's paper for an excellent
article on Railroads. copied from the
.7meriean Rail Road Journal. Ii lays
The subject before the people in more
comprehensive manner than we are ca
pable Of doing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14

Notice 10 hereby given that there viii
be Rail Road meeting held at Kirk
vile on the 10th met. at one o'clock, p.
NJ, when there viii DO some speeches
delivered showing the plausibility of the
Philadelphia, Fl Wayne d Platte River
Air Line Rail Road. running on or near
the line between the counties Of Wapel-
lo.and Mahaska, the survey of which
will begin on the 18th inst. at Toolsbor-
ough. on the Mississippi River, thence
westward. by Capt. Morgan, who has
surveyed and located the route through
Illinois.
COME ONE, COME ALL.
One INTERESTED.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14

Andrew Johnson. the Democratic can
didate tor Governor of Tennessee, hay.
ing IN one OF his slump displays com.
pared himself to David, the stripping
who slew Goliah. the C,esenf Cifu is al
loss how The two resemble eech other.
unless i Dc IN their penchans for slia9s.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14

WAyrRLEr MAoAzISE.-Does not the
Editor intend 10 send i, 10 usi We
have received Inc lsI No. Of the present
volume.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
WAsHiNsroN, July 6

The Union says that Government is
taking energetic steps in regard TO the
fisheries. and tina. our rights and inter-
ests viii be fully cared for. saj
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
BALTIMORE, July z.

ACCIDENT ON THE BALTIMORE RAIL.
RoAD.-Last night the train was thrown
from the track, on the side of Whining.
ton. by beam being placed upon the
track. The baggage and express cars
were shattered. Three persons were
standing on the platform TO avoid paying
their passage; one Of them was filed,
the two others badly hurt. The compa,
ny offers a reward of $500 for the ap-
prehension Of the offenders. &
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
b. A. SPAULDING.
J. WILLIAMSON.

We cheerfully maks the anaende hon
orable, no, wishing in The least degree TO
rob our generous ladies of what is due
them. We were no. an .'invited CUES"
and consequently spoke from Eearsay.
We will do better mex, time. -EDIToR
CouRIER.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
"FIonor 60 whom Honor is Due.n

The Courier of las, week mentions a
celebration of the Fourth in grove be-
low town by the "rising generation" as
"under the supervision of Rev. d. A..
Spaulding and DIR. Williamson" The
undersigned beg leave 10 say that the
festivities of that occasion were due
solely TO the patriotism and enterprise OF
a few young ladies in this town and vi.
cinity, seconded and assisted by other
ladies and matrons whose hearts and
hands are ever open to every good word
and work, and that no honor ia due to
the Undersigned excep, sha. which they
shared in common with other gentlemen
in being invited guests.
u CDAT1T nING
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14

wA female calling herself Saint Ag.
mes, is featuring in Newark, N. j., on the
interior life Of convents, in which she
elaine iohsse passed 90 years.. a.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
From the New York Tribune.
Affairs at thc Capital.
w ARLINGTON, June 81

Judge Mason, Commissioner of Pat
ents, pursues very liberal course TO.
wards inventors. He aims to conclliase
men of genius, and is kind and courte-
Gus TO all. -S +'a. E-# --
Naval Constructor Hart, is appointed
Chief of the Bureau of Construction, in
place of Commodore Shubrick, under the
ac. of the las. session requiring prscil-
cal Constructor for tina; office. ~
Ii is not certain that Mr.. Buchanan
will go to England. Rumors are life in
well informed circles that he will decline,
though some shrewd men think he will
go but remain there only short time.
The long and desperate fight over the
Rochester Custom House and Post Of
fee is over. Alli,, the Postmaster, and
-, Collector. are Hards.
The slaughter among the clerks TO.
day has been terrific. Judge Campbell
did no. spare even Rober. Morris, u skill
full officer and an honorable man.
grandson of the signer of the Declare
ton of independence. Messrs. iseal.
Haskins. Vanderyenser and Skeels, New
Workers, decapisaied by Judge Camp
bell. were good and faithful clerks but
alas |! they are Wings.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
PHILADELPHIA, July 8.

Another accident occurred on Bali.
more railroad this morning a. two o. clock.
Inc freight train which had jus. left VIII.
mlngion. ran into Brandy wine creek. -
Inc bridge keeper says he gave the sig.
nal. butno attention was paid TO il. The
locomotive, tender and two platform cars
went into the creek, and the engineer.
fireman and man ho. known, were
drowned.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
WAsiIisoToN, July 7.

The statement that The President has
determined to decline public receptions
on his proposed Trip TO New York. is
untrue. am authorized 10 state tina,
he viii leave Washington on Monday.
reach Baltimore that night. will be in
Pm 'adeiphia and leave there on w ednes-
day. and arrive in the evening at New
York. His suit will comprise Sscre,a-
ries Guthrie. Davis. Gushing and Camp
bell. and Sydney Webster.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-14
PHILADRLpH,A. July T..

A man was killed on ihe Railroad last
night. John Jones, one Of the injured.
died; James Riddle is also dead. The
Jury exonera.es the company.
There is meeting to- night 10 arrange
the reception of the President.