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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
RAILROAD MEETING.

Alta meeting of the Board OF Direc.
tors of the Burlington and Missouri Riv-
err Railroad Company. held in this city
on Saturday last, July 2nd, A. w. Car
pcntcr Esq, was called to the chair, and
J. f. TaIlant appointed Secretary.
On motion. the vacancies in the Board
created BY the resignation Of Hon. Chas
Mason, late President. and oy the death
Of FL. q. Peasley Esq, were filled by
unanimously elec,ing Messrs. j. w.
Brooks and J. F. JOY. Of Detroit. Mich,
igan, Directors of this Company.
j. w. Brooks Esq. of Detroit, was
then nominated as President of the JON
pany, and unanimously elected.
On motion, Oliver Cock Esq, was
elected Secretary of this Company, IN
place of Joseph L. Fales, resigned.
The Board then adjourned.
J. +. TALLANT, Sec.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
From the Fairfield Sentinel
KEurr;Ah for u Railroad.

The Railroad meeting held in this
place on Saturday, the 25th ult., was
well attended, and the spirit evinced on
the occasion was truly cheering-our
country friends evincing an interest not
10 be misunderstood, and NOT surpassed
even by those in town, who are very
warm and active on the subject. Our
citlzens all, appear to be fully awake TO
their interests, and stand ready and will
ing to lend their aid to the extent of their
ability, to the fuIherance of this projec.
the construction of railroad through
Jefferson 20. by the way of Fairfield.
The county Judge has issued his procla-
nation, as will be seen by to-day's pa.
per, for the voting for or against loan
al the August election, and we have no
hesiancy in saying il will carry in favor
OF loan of $4,000, to be appropriated
to the construction OF railroad through
our county--the conversation VIC have
had with persons from differen, portions
OF The county, almost warrants US in Civ.
ing guarantee that there will be but
slight opposition, if any.
And, If the energetic citizens of Bur
lington are true land we have no doubt
bu, what they will be) TO their best inter-
es,s, they will be The recipients, not only
OF the aid we shall extend them in the
construction of a road, but of the entire
trade OF the Des Mones Valley after its
completion there can be no doubt Of
such result---lhe benefits that will &C.
crue are already Swallowed forth, and no
matter what other routes from East to
West are projected, they canno. effect
tins one. Ii strikes the Des Moines riv-
er al point that is the best for crossing.
aud which must control the trade Of the
whole Valley East and West, as well as
tor many miles North and South of CT
tuinwa.
II will be seen by referring to the pro-
ceedlngs, that committees have been APP
pointed to open books and meet The en-
gineers who are now supposed to be on
The route surveying. The first commit
Ice have already entered upon their du-
ties. The one appointed to cooperate
with the engineers are ready, and will
meet them at Mt. Pleasant or Skunk riv-
er, as soon as they ascertain the time
they are to be at either of those places
We propose offering our biggest pile
for the location of the road through
this county. BY way Of Fairfield, the best
route, IN our estimation, that can be Sc
lected from Burlington west--not even
ten or twelve miles IRON dlrec, air line,
we have the best coal fields--ihe best
timber, without doubt. along the line
the heaviest producers, the most dense.
~ populsted, and in fact, the best inland !
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
The Railroad Dependent upon
the Action Of the PeOple!!!

The Burlington Telegraph says shat
the people of the counties interested have
bu, to vote the loan now submitted TO
them by their respective County Judges,
and the road WiN be PIT under contract
by September. and WiN be completed
from that city to the Des Moines Riuer
in eighteen months from date, at the
outside. Everything. therefore, depends
upon the decision Of the people," Is
this not enough to insure the success of
the loan question: What greater argu-
ment could we adduce in its favor than
the simple fac, tina, the success or defeat
OF the read depends upon the ac,isn Of
the people' This being admitted, let all
interested in the matter be up and doing.
II is no, enough that you are favorable
to the loan, bu, it should be your pride
and duty 10 inform your neighbor of the
advantages of securing the passage OF
the Road through our county, and thus
secure his vote for II at the polls. NoU
or neUer is the watchword: for if we fail
10 do our duty. other counties will make
liberal subscriptions and either draw the
road North or South Of us, and leave us
jus, where we now are; without any GER
tain communication with a market, Ell
Their South or East, except by mud wag-
ons. We say "hurrah 70. the IRON
HoRsR!" and we know that the farmers
of Wapello will saw so too.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
From the Burlington Tel.
n IIOIII tIIt LuIIIIISIUH TT.
Important and Complete
Railroad Arrangements!
ALI RIGHT!

Ii affords us great satisfaction TO be
able to state, upon authority, that def
nisd and most advantageous arrangements
have beer made with the Michigan Cen.
trail Company for an early connection
with the Military Tract Railroad at
Galesburgh. The new arrangements was
entered into II Monmouth on Friday last,
by the officers OF The Michigan Central
Company and the Committee recently
appointed by the Stockholders of the Pc
oria and Oquawka railroad. The con-
nec,ion is to be formed at Galesburg by
the lst of May next, at farlhes,, when
we shall have continuous line of road
from Burlington via Chicago to the East
ern cities. An arrangement was also
made with the contractors on the road
from this place TO Galesburg, by which
the Michigan Central advance $4,000
down, and at the rate Of $4,000 a month
or the bonds of the Company, for the
immediate completion of our end of the
road Papers to the above effect have
been signed, sealed and delivered, and
of course there can be no further Goubis
or fears en'eriai ned i'll any quarter.
TO OUR WESTERN FRIENDS.
We have 10 say that after the above
arrangement was completed, Messrs.
Brooks and joy, representatives of the
Michigan Central, proceeded to this CT
~, when q meeting of the Directors of
the Burlington and Missouri River Rail
road Company was immediately called,
the proceedings of which will be found
below. IL will be seen that Mcssrs
Brooks and JOY were elected to fill va
cancies in the Board, and that Mr.. Brooks
Presden. Of the Military Tract Road,
and al this time and for years past, the
chic! manager of the business of the Mich
igan Cenrai, has been elected President
of the Burlington Missouri River Rail
road.
The narhes of these gentlemen afford,
sullicien, earnest of what may be ex.
pected. We are authorized to say tina,
the people of the counties interested have
but 10 vote the loan now submitted to
them by their respective County Judges,
and ihe ROAD WW be put under contract
6y September, and tciH be completed
from this city 10 the Des Moines riUer
IN eighteen months from date, at the
outside. Everything, therefore, depends
upon the decision of the people. We
are also informed that corps of Engin.
GERS are on their way to this city from
Detroit, and may be expected daily
They will enter a, once upon the survey
OF the route TO the Missouri River.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

RAIL ROAD MEETINa.---W would
suggest that all interested in our Rail
Road project should meet in the Con-
gregasionul Church. at tins place on Sat-
urday next, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ, for the
purpose Of making arrangements for a
series OF meetings, at different points
,hronghous the county, at which places
the subject Of loan may be discussed.
and thus be fairly laid before the voters
Of the county. Such an arrangement
would give general satisfaction we be-
lieve. and would prepare the people to
vote unders,andlngly; and we think
would insure the success of the loan.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
KeOkuk Prairie Celebration.

Mr.. EDIToR:--Our Sabbath School
Celebration on the 4th passed off just
right. 1t reflects honor upon those on
gagged in getting it up and carrying i.
through. The Declaration of IndspeDd-
ence was read by l.. Leib, and very
pointed. explicit, instructive and glorious
Grafton and address was delivered by
Rev. Dickinson. A procession then
formed and marched to Richmond, on
the bank of the Des Moines. and there,
ia the beautiful grove of ]. Overman,
partook Of good old fashioned sub
stantial "dinner." which was free for all,
and very bouAteously supplied the wants
of all, (which was about six hundred
All was conducted in the bes. possible
manner. and very forcibly reminded US
of our Indebtedness to Him who has per.
mittec us to be a free and independent
people.
July 9Th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
WASHINGTON, June Fl.

The firm, yet conciiiatory representa-.
tons of Mr.. Marcy. have produced a
suspension OF proceedings on the part OF
the English. agains, fishing vessels in the
disputed territory. There is now a
prospect of speedy and satisfactory adj
justment.
|. is said that the administration will
protest against the threatened manums-
sion Of slaves in Cuba, and the subs,itu-
ton Of Coolies.
The following persons have been ap-
pointed route agent, between Buffalo and
Albany: A. F. Noble, of Rochester !;
BENZ. +. French, Of Chcnango Willard
Ferguson. OF Fonda; Mark Deecher, Of
South Byron,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
The Rail Road.

The Rail Road Convention held at
this place on the 9Th ult., was well at
tended, and we do not recolect of ever
having participated in a Convention
where there was more unanimi,y of feel
ing on so important q subject There
seemed to be new life and energy a.
Weakened in our citizens 10 what there
has been heretofore, and we consider i.
as certain tina, nothing can be charged to
their account. on the score of want OF
enterprise. if we do not succeed in bring
ing the Iron Horse 10 our doors.
Immediately after the meeting. petit
items were pu! in circulation. and before
last Saturday night more than ene-third
Of the voters of the county had signed
,hem. On Monday las, they were pre-
sen,ed to the County Judge. and he has
promptly n,ued his proclamation for a
vote to be taken at the August election
foi and against loan. Having thus Sc
cured the vote upon the question, we
feel no uneasiness as to the result. The
people will vote for the loan as certain
a. the day arrives. The time has arriv-
ed when the people begin to think and
act for themselves. Andso they will do
in regard to this question.
The matter has resolved itself into
This, that We must do our dusy-Uots the
Ioan--or lose the Road. Our citizens
ore not those who do things by halves,
and we believe they will be found on
the right side, at the proper time.
Some entertain fears tha, the loan may
involve the county more deeply in debt,
bu! these fears are gronndlsus. II is not
a, all probable that more than enc year 3
INTEREST will have TO be paid on the
bonds, as the company pledge themselves
to build Me read to the Dss Moines river
Ia eighteen months, and no bonds are to
be furnished TO The company until they
expend . like amount in The county
Consequently. the road would prove a
source Of rtUenue instead of indebted.
ness 10 the county, and would, afte, the
first year. lessen instead of increase our
,axes. Knowing this, then. who is there
,hSt will oppose the loan! Our farmers
surely will not. for the momcn, the road
is pm, under contract their produce gen.
orally will be increased to double the
price i. now bear,; money will be plen-
tier; and their real estate will be increased
in value from SO to 100 per cent. With
all these advantages resulting from this
measure. who is penny wise enough a.
mong the producing classes to oppose il!
We believe there will be none. after the
measure is fully discussed, and its merits
duly -, forth, or at most but few.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
Cabinet, Chair, 8 Wheel Making,
and Gun-Smithing.

THE undersigned carries on the above
Il branches of business. at his old stand
on Washington street, between Second q
Court; and will be happy to receive orders
from the public for anything in his line
His work is second to none and he can re-
commend it without any compunctious of
conscience.
All kinds of repairing, in any of the a.
bove branches OF business attended 10
with dispatch. ~. ........ ...
Give Inc coll before purchasing else
where. JOHN ALDRIG.
Oltumwa, July 9TH 1893.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
ROY WANTE ID!

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 country is desired.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
A List of Letters

ID EMANING in the Post. Office a,
LII Onumwa, Oh the 30sh day of June
1853, which if not taken out before the
Both September, will be sen, to Wash
lngson City as Dead Letters:
A
DR. b Anderson; John Aldred; Tarl-
ton Adcock, 3.
Absalom Brooks; w ii Baldwin; II
E L Brady; James Brown; Murgars,
Burman; Sylvester Brown. .--...
....s... T. .@.. .. ...
Chas Corkerly; Allen Cochran; ] ii,
or w & Craig; Geo w Cline; Mrs M
Caldwell; Lewis Crosse; DIR ID Clugs,on.
Sam Dickson, Cela.hal Dodd, A Da-
Wis, Elizabeth Dlckerson.
+
Samuel b Elwell, Allen Ellsworth.
Susnn Foster. Cynthia Frezell, Gym
thia A Frezcll, Farmer johann Friedrich.
r ii Gee, Andrew Gee, G Goods, 8
Gee.
John Hale, Lewis Hess, Sarah Hack-
ney, Benz Hart, Isaac Howell, p Hart
ley, Isaac Hale, Jacob Hawk, Martin
Hahn, clerk; Mar,han Hubbard.
81
Merrill Jowet,. Merrill ] Jewett, John
johnson, NJ Jewen2, ID Johnston, E
las James.
America A Kellogg, Miss A Herman.
Sarah A Lsuderbaugh, Alex Lenover 2,
Stephen 10y 2. John Long. Martha X
Lewis.
Chas G Minnick, Rev ] Morrow Q,
Adam Myers, John N Myers, George
Myers, Arch Morehead, Elizabeth Mar
tin. Jno. Murphy, Benz Morrow, Marg-
aret Mullen, Solomon McReynolds, f
+ McVey, VIM McLane, Chas McDs-
witt. Mary Ma,hase. Sarah NJ Harnmi,,,
Mason, Rankin d. Love.
Chas Negus. Geo Nixon, A FL
Norris.
John Orr.
II + Porter, r Porter. VIM Picker
sl' Geo w Pay.on, Chas Polling.
VIM Rock, Lucy BUNDLES, John Rob.
inson, James Riley.
Moses Sanders. H Scaiet,lefield. M
A Sheass. w F Smith, J Simpson, w
II Sewers, John Smith, Benz r Shea,s.
Il
\ James Thompson 2. John Tinslay,
Jacob Trivel.
Daniel Van Wrinkle Q
w
NJ Williams, s Warner, II Williams.
Nancy NJ Webster, Richmand Vest
Miss Polly Wells.
Unintelligible Q.
Persons calling for any of the above
Will please say they are advertised,
STEPHEN OSBORN, p. M.
July 7,h, 1853.
@raefenburs Aleaianes.
IA LII the above medicines are for sale
- by j. PUMROY,
Regular Agent.
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~ AlSlNS, splendid article, for sale
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

The new post Office envelopes with
stamps, to be distributed in every quar-.
Ter abou. the LIST of July, are made OF
paper manufactured for the purpose, so
wa.ered that in each envelope one may
plainly distinguish, besides the postage
stamp. the letters up. o. d. u. S.
Post Office Department of the u nited
States. II is equally felony to counter
feii this paper as the stamp.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

IL A man who has not moral sta,a;-
nj enough to utter his sentiments freely
and fearless!y. regardless of '.bread and
butter. is totally unfit to conducl pub
lie journal Ml. Democrat.
Here's our ~ on that friend Booth
{ Chicago Jour.
We are good for fist on that sen,i-
ment.-Dub. Tribune. .
So are we. ~
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

DRowNED.-A son of Mr.. PRICE, ho.
tel keeper at Agency City, was drowned
below here on the 4th inst, while bath
ing in the Des Moines River. He was
about IA years old. We have learned
no further particulars.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

HoRRID.-A foul murder was commit.
ted at Council Bluffs city few week s
ago, and The supposed murderer execut-
ed by mob. a5s4a'
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
GwIN AND MCCoRKLE.-Tbe Detroit
Advertiser of the 26th ult., publishes the
following extract from letter of Hon. G.
&. Bates, dated.
SAN Francisco, June /.

". Dates, daied,
SAN Francisco, June 1.
DIR. Gwyn, the United States Senator r,
and Mr.. McCorkle, late member of ron-
gress, have gone out this morning to fight
duel with rifles a, thirty PAGES. The
quarrel originated in politics. McCor-
kle charging Gwyn with being corrupt,
and being connected with certain bank
ing Houses here, that have received large
favors from the Government. Gwyn
challenged McCorkle. who accepting fix
ed rifles as the weapons, and the distance
at thirty yards. The officers have been
in pursuit, but they have gone to some
adjoining county. Mrs. Gwyn, who is
here with her daughter, is almost dis
tracted. The fight is TO take place to-
day at tel clock and there is some anx-
iety on the subject. although it is hoped
that il may be arrested. McCorkle is a
young unmarried man. of great coolnes.
and selt-possession. Bets are freely
made that McCorkle will kill the DR..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

MIcHIoAN.-'rhe people OF this State
have declared in favor of the Maine
Liquor Law. by majority OF 10000
votes. De,roi, voted in favor of it, Civ
ing majority of 800.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07

The first Methods, conference in
Oregon was held at Salem on the nth
of March, Bishop Ames presiding-l2
ministers present. The conference was
divided into three districts and fifteen
circuits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-20


Il appearsihat some persons ii Washibgtsn
county. Nd, who disapprovsd Of the verdicl ID
he swan case, have bees holding "indignaiion
meetngs,n by way OF demonstrating their dissatis-
faction thereat. The Boonsbsro Odd Fellow has
an account OF what il says was one Of the Largest
and mos. respectable" meetings ever held in that
place. I'd deneunee the verdict. The meeting was
held in the academy on Monday evening. The
Old Fellow Gays:
The verdict Of The Jury 10 the case Of the State
against Robert Swan so exasperaled and aroused
the indignation Of our citizens and those of the
County around that they could not refrain from
plolic demonstration Of their disaproEal and dis
. 3 usi al this unfair and unjust verdict.
Nevet was there veTdictrendeFed in the halls
OF Law and Justice OF our comfy that was 50 gem
esa3sy Unpopular and unsatisfactory, aud never
was IEeGe Jury that have been denounced with
more common consent than the jury in this case.
We attended the meeting, and are prepared I'd say
that We never witnessed more orderly and
peaceable gathering in our lie for so large One.
When The Inte,ing was called 10 order the utmost
decorum prevailed. No epithets ner INDIGENOUS
language was used, but the business dispatched in
calm and firm manner in very brief space Of
time Mr. Daniel Mckinley presided; Messrs..
john SonesIfer John Cost, Elias OiNeal and
Jonas Davis Vice Presidents; Josiah Knodiekand
james w Monroe, ESqs, Secretaries. Resolu-
lions were passed severely denouncing the Jury
and MeSSfS- fflce dnu notndss the wv lduCA III
certain alleged remarks, and applauding the course
Of Gov Lowe for his determined effort in bringing
the case TO trial and Mr.. May and the other
counsel for The State, for the ability with which
they prosecuted it,
After the transaction of the business the meeting
adjourned in usual order and formed in procession.
headed BY the efhgies representing the twelve lu-
rors, and proceeded through several streets, alter
which thay halted in The square and there con-
signed lothe deyouring element the twelve repre-
seniatiyesi kkhe Jury in the S ivan farce. Nothing
occurred during the entire ceremonies st disa-
greeable nalhre and hv o'clock the crowd drawn
together had entirely dispersed and the town left
10 enjoy its usual quiet a. though rotsing had oc-
,curred curing the evening
word of explanation here may be proper to
place the people of this region in the right light
before the public The jury were not deno pdced
because they did not find Swan guilty Of muraarin
tie f,sl$ dsgdee but because OF entire aeqna4sl
We learn from the HageIsfown Mail that SIM
liar meeting was held in that Town on. Tuesday
evening in Tie Courthouse VIM Fl Boyd, Efq
occupied the Chair assisted BY Messrs. r Bennett
and J B IIhurston Vice Presideniss and J w.
Heard. Secretary Much disorder and confusion
existed at The meeting so much indeed that the
officers thereof determined to hold another meeting
on the same subject in the Public Square, this
! Saturday afternoon, at two o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-10-20
TEE EPIDEMIC AT THE SOUTH.

/ Whist New Orleans and Mobile have teen almost
entirely relieved from the presence OF the epidsrc
It's ravagcs have not yet eeaSed.n The interior of
Mississippi and Louisiana.
The Natchez Free Traders after a suspension Of
ever a moath--on account Of the epdemie-mfRleits
Weekly disappearance on the 4th Instant From it
We learn that the whole number Of deaths herekince
18th July TO I'd October is 292-of which 242 Nwere
by yellow fever.
The Vieksburg Wing of the lst instant announces
nine deaths within the city limits for two days end
ing at noon the day before.
The; same paper learns from gentleman Just
down from Lake Providence that eighty-fye deaths
have Occurred there and that d large majority Of
scourge. The mortality is fearful for SO small a
population.
The jackson (Mss,) Flag Of the 10th contains the
sections report Of that city from the LIST TO the 2sh Of
September which numbers forty three DEATHS prin-.
dpallK from yellow fever. It further adds: r.
Jat ksonspresents sad appearance, there NIT he-
Ing more than three hundred persons intowi fcla-
ding al ades and eolors and one-fourt OF tenisick
Were II not thai few Of merchants are Mt Aheir
posts fle sick and dying would have tu suffer,as 4
The Yazso City Wing Of the Both ult, anndAnces
twentysix deaths for the week ending at noon lib the
GOTH of which twenty-four were Of yellow evcs It
Gohtihnes:
II is with feelings of deep REGRET fiatswe are not
ahle to chronicle any abatement of the prevailing e-
Riemic since our lastissue On the contrary III win
BE seen from the sections report in another column
that for the past week ii as Seen MARCHING sleAdiy
onward with fearful terror, and seemed 10 gather
strength as it progressed in its work Of desolation
Since our last, as near we can learn from ourbhy-
sieians, there have been about forty new cass and
that there are now over one hundred caeez IL a15