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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
County Subscriptions.

Fourteen years ago, Green CO., Ohio
subscribed $4,000 to the stock af the
Little Miami Rail Road Company
The discount on the bonds issued, and
the interest to the present time, amour,
to total of Sf9,3 400.
To offset this, the county has receiv-
ed in the stock of the Dayton, Xcnia &
Bellefounlain Railroad, at It's marke,
valne $4,000 and has sold it advanced
rates $2S 900, of Little Miami Railroad
stuck, still retaining S5.44O of the same
making the total receipts S58, Hottie
net profit of the operation being So,
TAO.
A good showing truly, bu no. SO good
as the following.
Greene county also subscribed to the
Columbus and Xenla Railroad. Their
Bonds and interest amounting TO $57,,
900. The value of the stock OF the
county in this road is now $57 200, be-
sides which the counly has received in
cash for dividend, $4,000 stock, and in
taxes, SLIGO; total S74, 800, from which
deduct the $4,000 expended. and the
handsome profit of $1,000 is Left
Add this TO the ,S8.74O-profls of the
Little Miami & Xenia stock as above
and Green co. is the gamer from its rail.
road subscription in the snug sum Of
$4,000. Well done for Greene.
Delaware county, Ohio, subscribed
100000 in bonds to the construction OF
the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati
Road. 100000 OF these same bonds
we're sold in April last a, an early ad.
vance of $4,000, in addition to The in.
terest and dividends already accrued, to
The amount of $4,000, Or Whereabouts;
making total gain of $2I 900 to the
stockholders.
The city OF Savannah, Ga, issued
bonds to the amount of $500 900, to aid
The Central Road of Georgia; S279. OO0
were redeemed before due; for the bal
ance. S22l, 900. The city has stock
$2S5,000 at par, worth in the market al
this time, Q 20 for every 81, and pay.
ing interest at per cent. She has also
several other paying stocks, for parlicu.
lars OF which see page 37s, No. "a, Of
the Record.
These are but isolated insta noes Of
county bonds which have proved remu.
nerative 10 the holders. We doubt no
that the list coald be largely increased al
this time; and we feel assured that when
numbers of The roads now constructing
by the aid of similar bonds shall be
completed, tina. similar, if not even more
gratifying results will be exhibited
{ Gin. II. II. Record.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
Corn Planter.

Messrs. PEAsE & SPAULpING have re-
ceived Corn Planter from Massachu
sets, which will not only be great labo
saving machine, but will be very popular
with our farmers. This Planter lie very
simple in its operation. yet does the
work systematically and efeetually.-
Messrs. p. & S. intend to commence the
manufacture Of these Planters as soon
as they can obtain the necessary cast
tings. In the meantime we should aG
wise our farmers to call and examine il
aud make arrangements for Planter
tor next Spring work.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

Iowa FARMER.-We have been re-
ceiving this valuable publication Tor some
sime. and should have bro ught i. before
the notice of our farmers before now
The Farmer is published at Burlington,
Iowa, by Messrs. Morgan d McKenny.
and is edited by j. w. Grimes e. J. F..
Tallant. Terms: 81 per year. This
Is meritorious publication and we hope
our farmers will send on their subscrip-
tons Immediately.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
Further from Mexico 4 Texas.

--... BALTIMORE, Aug. 30.
Mexico dates to The 9Th inst, are re-
ceived.
An order had been published directing
the pursuit and punishment OF deserters
from the army.
The establishment of National Bank
had been reported untavorably upon.
The black vomi, was prevailing at Ac-
apnlco-many deaths had occurred
General Manuel Vlilada died Of The dis
ease.
Dates from Texas are to the l0th.-
Rio GRANGE Valley had thrown nearly
lis whole vote for Pease for Governor
and Dickinson for Lieut.. Governor.
Quarantine has been established a,
Pensacola. aud New Orleans packets
have consequently discontinued their
trips.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
An Important Scheme TO Colo
niZc Liberia.

A communication which appears in
the New York Evening Post. signed
Lewis IL. Putnam, states that plan has
been formed for the settlement of the 81
rural districts in the territory Of the Re-
public of Liberia, by the 81 States of
the American Union. II is proposed 10
settle three hundred families in each dis.
tric,, each family having farm OF lis
own, making in all an aggregate of $500
farms, and abou, $4,000 inhabitants. 1t
10 proposed that each Sta.e shall under.
take the settlement of one OF there dis
tricts, and for this purpose the Execu-
tive Of such Stale shall appoin. board
of commissioners to supply every fami.
ly Of emigranis with the means OF earn
ing its support, in compliance with the
principles embodied in tho plan. The
Legislature Of Virginia has already APP
propriaied 100000 for coloniz alton.
and the several States of the Union are
asked TO cooperate in the great work.
$4,000 RENTED to the Government OF
Liberia will enable il TO organize board
Of commissioners to begin the work Of
supplying emigrsn,s with farms, without
any reference to the place Of their ma
uvity. but simply as citizens of the Re.
public. An experiment has already been
made by the New York Colonization
Society and the Liberia Agricultural As
sociation TO establish sixty farms on q
plan similar to the above, and with per-
feet success.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
Large Reward,

The citizens of GAINESVILLE, Arkansas,
offer re ward of s3,24O Cor the appre.
hension Of a man by the name Of WIN.
RUBoTToM, who murdered JAMES MUIR
PLY, Of that place. on the Gath of March
last.
"Said RuBoTToM is about IS years OF
age. five fee, eight inches high, strong
built. light hair, blue eyes, coarse fea-
lures, rather short flastish nose, and bears
all the characteristics of resolute m an
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
ARRIVAL OF
THE EUROPA.
New YoRK, Aug. 30

The Europa arrived at Halifax at %
o'clock. The steamer Atlantic arrived
out a, noon Of the l7Ih. Dates from
Liverpool are to the 20lh.
There is no change in Eastern affairs
since the announcement Of the Porte s
acceptance, without modification, Of the
note prepared by the four powers, al
ready acceeded to by the Gear.
Lord John Russell stated that the ne.
gotialions with the United States, res.
pecting the Mosquito Territory. were
still pending, but hoped they would reach
a satisfactory termination before the next
session.
Parliament. was to adjourn on The
goth.
The Selec, Committee has published
q report on the slave trade; it is long
and in, eresting document. .....
Lieut.. Maury lectured q, Lloyd's TO a
large company Of Merchants; resolu.
tions complimentary TO the United States
Government and 10 Lieut.. Maury were
passed.
Hc IcfiCuiudu WIZ was wa q
charge of offering 10 assassinate Napo-
leon was acquitted.
A dispatch from Jassey of the 2rd,
says, that the Divan was convoked, and
solicited the Hospodars 20 remain; the
Car gave them permission TO go to Con.
stantinople, or remain unmolested.
Reschid Pacha has informed Austria
that any occupation Of Servia by Aus
trian troops, would be regarded rs dec
larat on Of war; ia the meantime the
Porte undertakes to preserve order in the
Province.
The long promised debate in Parlia'
ment on Eastern affairs had taken place,
and was generally regarded as unsatis-
factory, and the funds opened the mex,
day with further depression, bu, to-
wards the afternoon they recovered.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
Another "RiclnlnOnd I'm the
Field.o

keokuk has no" gotten up, what she
thinks, will be "dead shot" TO the Bur.
lington and Missouri River Rail Road
viz: "A Rail Road from Keokuk 10 Fl.
Des Moines & Minnesota" The route
as laid down on paper looks very well
but We are not ready, for one, TO let &C
of something that is tangible to GRASP
an ideal project. The people of the
Des Moines Valley will talk 10 KeokuL
about this road when her East and Yves
roads are built. In the meantime our Keo
kuk friends can gas off as much as they
like, as it costs them nothing!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
Mcxican Mustang Imminent.

"AuSsussB AsutH0cnk.
The reputation of This preparation is
increasing daily; the circle OF its infiu.
ence and unbounded popularity is deep.
enlng and widening, and the cases of
PAIN, suffering and anguish relieved bv
Its use, are multiplying and increasing
beyond all precedent. ]. goes like an
angel, "wi,h healing on~its wings
10 persons who wish, we can furnish
names and residences Of persons all
over the country. who have been cured
of Rheumatism, Sprains, Bruises, and
the mos. Loaf hsome sores; as well as tn.
mors, Cancers and Wens-and Of ho,ses
.ha, have been cured Of Spavius, Ring.
bones. Splint. Fistulas and PoR.Evil.,
and hard bony Tumors on the feet, legs,
shoulders and back. Almost every farm.
er throughout the country can testify to
it's wonderful healing powers-and none
OF them would DO day without it,
Owners OF Livery Stables and Stage
companies can save hundreds Of dollars
yearly by using this Linimen. on their
horses whenever they become CALLED,
chafsd or crippled from any of the .hoa.
sand accif $3.50 - ..hich their stock is
& nbieci. IA m 'u
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
The DEATH SCENES IN CursA.-ti

The DEATH SCENES IN CHINA.-It il
stated that The carnage which followed
the capture of Nankin was awful. An
account before us states that the viciors
pulto death two imperial governors. sew
eral generals, large number of manda-
rims with their whole households, rela.
tives and followers, aud boast that they
slaughtered $4,000 Of the TartaFa, with
out sparIng age or sex. They captured
a. the same time the imperial chest, con.
tanning large amount of money.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

Convention Between the United
states u AID England.

The Union publishes an official copy
of the convention concluded between the
United States aud England, in Februa.
ry las,, for the appointment Of com.
missioner by the government. who are
TO choose an umpire and meet in London,
TO adjust and settle all claims on the part
Of corporations, companies, or private
individuals of the respective nations
which may have been presented TO either
government. for its in,erposition with the
other since the signature Of the treaty of
peace and friendship concluded at Client,
on the oath of December, 1914, and
which yet remain unsettled. as well as
any other such claims which may be
presented within six months after The
commissioners shall meet, or in case of
unavoidable delay, within a period des.
ignated by the commissioners, not ex-
ceeding three months longer. The com!
missioners are to decide upon all claims
within one year after first assembling,
and their decision in all cases to be final.
All sums of money awarded by them to
be paid by one government, to the other
as the case may be, within twelve months
after the date of the decision, without
interest," .-.-H .-
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
ARRIVAL OF THE HERMANN.
- NEW YoRK, Sept. |.

The Hermann has arrived with ESQ
passengers. i.
I he London News announces thai
Austria has addressed long memoran,
dun To all the governments Of Europe,
showing that the Smyrna affair, in right,
is The frs, step towards the realization oil
the Monroe doctrine by the United
States.
The scafolding at the Crystal Palace,
at Sydenham. fell, killing twelve men
and wuunding twenty.
The loss caused by the burning Of the
warehouses al Dover, amounts TO ESQ,
600.
The intense heat caused portion oil
The cliff To tall. killing several Of the fire.
men.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
EThe Engineers of the Mississipp

n The Engineers of the Mississippi
and Miss ouri Railroad have been active.
ly engaged for the last few weeks, ia
their Office in this city. preparing maps
of the country from this place to Council
Bluffs, which they will have completed
in few days. when they will commence
the survey of the road westward.
If the counties west come up to the
work promptly and subscribe literally TO
the capital stock Of this road, Mr.. Far.
nam pledges himself to have the cars
running as far west as Fort Des Moines
BY the sitting Of the mex. Legislature
LoUa City Republican.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

Missouri River Railroad dol Why il
would pay almost double what either of
the roads mentioned above! We have a
better route, better country, and con.
sequently would have a better pay ing
Railroad.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

Precious SToNEs.-The Alta Cali.
fornia states that specimens of beryl and
topaz Of remarkable beauty and value,
consisting Of emerald, both stones Of the
first water, have been found on Tue.
lumne river, and the present high price
Of the gem. being next in value to the
diamond, viii warran, extensive explor-
alton in search Of them.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug 81.

The free Democratic Convention met
to-day; John Jay was elected President;
and John Z. Hale, Chairman OF Com.
mitlee OF Resolutions.
The Committee reported series oil
resolutions, and an address to the indie.
penden, Democracy. An attempt was
made to engrafs the Maine Law, but was
voted down. Senator Chase and Gar.
reu Smith spoke and were warmly re.
ceiyed. The Committee dominated
State officers and adjourned sine die
The meeting was quite enthusiastic.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
State Agricultural Society,

A State Agricultural Society is to be
formed al Fairfield. en- the Second day
Of next month. Shall not the Wspello
County Society send a Delegate? And
will not a number OF our farmers voIun-
teer 10 60 10 Fairfield on that occasion I.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
PRovlpENcE, r. Sent. |

The messenger of the Newport bank
was robbed this afternoon on board the
steamboat Perry, OF package Of over
$4,000. While his back vas turned,
the thief adroilly changed the package,
substituting bundle Of newspapers of
the same size. He did not dscoy.
er the robbery unit his arrival at the
bank here.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for this month
has come 10 hanc, aud is beautiful, as
well as interesting No. Ii contains the
usual amoun. of reading. We can cor.
daily recommend it to those who perfer
the instructive to the fashy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
CINCINNATI, Aug 81

4 man named Lamb. who has been
foreman in Rawdon, Wright, Hatch e.
f dson's Printing department, has been
arrested on charge Of stealing impress.
sions on the plate Of the Ohio State
Banks. There seems 10 be no doub, of
his guilt. and il was through him the sto.
len notes in circulation were obtained.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

sS The Books for subscription of pri.
vate stock to the Railroad are open, and
our citizens should come forward and gil
them up without delay. Don't let the
matter rest until you have made the Rail
Road a sure thing.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

LARGE I'oMAToE.-Mr. CHAs. Law.
RENEE has shown us tomatoe raised in
his garden this year, which weighs one
pound and l4a ounces. Who can beat
it!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
Camp Meeting.

A Camp Meeting. under the auspices
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is
to be held mile East OF Dahlonega.
commencing tomorrow, the OH inst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
BosToN, Aug. 30

A terrible tornado swep. over VIM
chester, Massachusetts, on SATURDAY last;
barns, orchards, &C., were blown down.
houses unroofed. and scarcely building
escaped.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
New York, Aug. 30, p. N.
ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGIA.

The Georgia arrived a. o'clock. p.
NJ, with the California mails LIST, $50
passengers and $l,300.000 OF gold ON
freight.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

u The number of persons admitted
into the Crystal Palace on the 24ih inst. !,
was 6,3o1.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

1Davenport. with population of
5000 inhabitants contains not single
negro.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08

Total No. of acres, l23,283
Total value of land, l54,l04 70
Bugie, Council Bluffs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.

Total deaths for last % hours 1876. of
fever, l03. The deaths a, Mobile are
10 per day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
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Particular Notice:

II Essray notices must be accom-
panied BY fee Of S5, or they will not
be published. The money must be paid
to the Clerk.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-09-08
New ORLEANS, Aug. 81.

NEW URLEANs, Aug. 81.
Intermen,s today 1877, including ITO
of yellow feYer.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-04

The matter stands thus, and sophis'y can alter it,
Amsyioa rpxioasiy desires 10 annex Cuba. Territorial
tho svosved policy of the
men Of eounly Epgland has wish To Cuba
but will do all in her 10 prevent her Itom being
nered 10 America Her policy. ,hereore will be assist
Spain in keeping possession OF Cuba and she will
prevs upon her to put end 70 slavery IN thar
island IL Is IL will be difficult task to prevail upon
The Spanish prevent the importation Of slaves
for the future and 10 take for putting an end 10
slavery itself Bat Is not less that the desire Of Anie
posess by fair foul means that nporant append
age OF the Spanish crown, will forward the views and es
beavers OF the British government We have seen That TO
this is the already. The late discussions
in the House doubt that the American
tSmp upon Cubs nave induced the Spanish government
to 1stcn attention than has hitherto done TO the
Of the Blush minister nj Madrid whilst the
OF the late capita OF Cuba expose
all the circumstances connected with the OF the
slave trade in the island, which led to tho dissolution
Of the Coes, tend give force and effect TO his
inonstraDccs. These circumstances have doubtless had
effect upon cabinet Wasbn and led the
late appointment 10 The Spanish court The Herald may
throw dust into the OF the public and TO make
appear 10 be the Interest OF England promote the
alton Of Cuba America There is o ason. however,
for believing thar England will in deprving old
ally OF one OF her finest Colonies in playing the OF
America, and her greedy gfaspng government, in Pocur
Ing the annexation Of Cuba 10 the United States
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Yren, the Missouri Democrat.
Southern Travel via o. Louis . rev DIRK

We frequently intefrosatcd 10 relation 10 tho travel
ling from St Louis aof,hwsrd The only route are ac-
fere Iaute aud Indiana polls The tourist takes stage
81 Louis for IesIe iiaae, which point railways fin
IAiemyhis Eagle
Your information is incorrect. in whole and in paris.
We have idea OF being faded, the very Outset OF our
journey eastward by the staging OF ITO miles % Iere
Haue, while two other routes offer themselves that are
expeditions. convenient and more economical
without odds. We HAYS TWO principal routes. OF which
own unity, and the thousands OF southerners
who have visited in the past few weeks, have taken
ad v anita ge--lo their unqualified Satisfaction.
There is, first, The northern route by way Of chicago
Passengers leave this city al o'clock, p m IN one OF
the companys packet boats and arrive al Lasae ~ lime
for the Rock Island and Chicago railroad lraln Ihey
reach Chicago at IL o'clock the second morning, and
are transferred the OF the Northern Indiana and
Michigan Southern railroad and through to New
York in ihmty-sx hours, the whole distance from o.
Louis to New York having taken but seventy.sx hours
They given the choice OF passage over he lake by
steamer or on the margin of the lake by railroad And
another item must not be omed-he whole distance is
performed for tweny-our dollars
Then we have the Michigan central railroad route.
leave this city, before. by steamer con-
Meeting with the Rock island railroad a! Lasae, and on
the second day arriving at Chicago IN lime Tor the even
ing express train Two hours breathing time is al
lowed in Chicago, and comfortable nights rest on
Lake Erie steamer. They arrive at Buffalo, without
intermediate landing, in time for express tram which
will take them TO New York al half past seven o'clock in
the same evening
The low waters OF the Ohio served to bring these lines
in especial before the travelling public OF the
South and they have been found cheaper more expedi
tous and better every way than the old Ohio river route
The variations of the Illinois have not caused the leas
interruption in this travel, owing 10 the completion oil
branch roads point below all dangerous bars Every
boat which arrives from below brings large crowds Of
soulhernes who avail themselves of these routes The
Eagle. trust, will give its readers the necessary in
formation.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-04
imprisonment for Debt.

We had supposed that the absurd as we'll as in
human poIieyof incarcerating men in prison for The
&, s OF debt bad yielded The march Of refinement and
civilization and good in every quarter Of the coun.
try Il not many years since that this relic Of bar
barism expunged from the national statute book
and we remember with how much exuliation and graf
ifcaon the result, received throughout the
try But it that the work OF enligheaed humanity
and liberal policy has not yet succeeded in making The
reformation universal indeed If the facts stated in III,
following article true, il would that there 10
rerog rade movement, in At least locality. For the
credit OF humanity, well OF free institutions
we hope they not true. II was bad enough in all
conscience send 10 Jail for debt, bu, the idea Of
imprisoning for better cause than that she
is unable 10 pay her debts is revolving in the
The Portland Argus says
| "Thcrc is widow woman inca rcersted in the
Portland jail for Other offence than that OF being Abe
her liabilities The facts theses The husban
OF this lady died few years SINCE leaving her aboo
three hundred dollars. He young well known
in this immunity and respected Since his deccase she
has resided with her aged and poor parents and become
responsible for the rent OF the house Gradually the small
bin in she unable pay She sued. iudg
ment obtained, and execution taken Tho usual bond
TO disclose given, and tho time appointed bur, by
very natural mistake on her part, IL made The
consequence was that she involve her surces a
to jail Like honorable woman, she chose the latter
and there shc is pri,oner, within the gloomy walls
Of that terrible building"