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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
,FELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
WASHINGTON, April Lib.

w ASHlNGTON, hprli I'm.
We hear from undoubted authority
that no change of Cabine, officers was
submitted TO the Senate to-day: all III.
mors to the contrary are groundless; the
reported breach, if it had any foundation,
has Seen healed. Buchanan's appoint.
ment is the only thing of consequence;
other papers sent in SIMPLY corrected The
orshography Of two or three appoint.
men,s. Buchanan was Immediately in
formed, and i. is said, accepts.
The Intelligencer this morning says
the city is full OF rumors of new cast OF
Cabinet abou. to take place, and from the
authority assigned to the report, i. Ger
tainly bears a greater degree Of proba.
bili,y, than often belongs TO street gos
sip.
The President has reconvened the
Senate. Many Senators about leaving
the city were aroused from their slumber
last nigh, by the Sergeant-at,Arms, sum
moning them TO NEE, to-day at IL o.
clock. The reorganization of the Cab
met is said to be the occasion. |, is ru
mored that Marcy has resigned. Cush.
ing is to take his place; Dobbin the Al.
torney Generalship, and Stockton the
Navy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
BALTIMORE. Anril IL.


The Rio Grande Flag says that Cra-
vajal had again crossed the river and ia
ken possession of the town of Rey nosa.
the band of adveniurers numbers 80 men.
under the immediate command of Capt
Norton, one Of the first leaders of the
movement of Cravajal. Cravaial's III
tenlion in this movement seems to have
made itself manifest al the outset, as one
of The first acts of his men on entering
Reynosa, was TO seize two OF the prlnci-
pal citizens and the Alcal,ie and hung
the m up until they extorled 81 900 as the
price of their lives and the security of the
delenceless citizens.
l. is rumored that the town OF Edin-
burgh has been destroyed, from some
cause growing out Of its new filiibuster>
ing movement, but the Flag was unable
TO trace it to reliable source. Edin-
burgh is an American town situated in
front of the Mexican town Reynosa.
Private letters received by the Pyca.
yune confirm the seizure Of Reynosa
and the threatened attack on Edinburgh.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
The snn Junn Affair.

The Washington Uuion. TO be regard
ed we suppose as the official Organ,
says, with reference 10 the proceedings
Of Capt. Hollins:
We deem il proper to give an au,hen-
tic version Of certain recent transactions
Of the authorities Of San Juan de Mic
aragua in respect TO the property anG
buildings Of the Accessory Transit Com
pany. From reliable source we learn
that these are the facts OF the case:
In the month of February the num-
icipal council of San Juan, in conse-
quence of some dispute with the Nicar-
aqua Transi. Company. passed an order
for the demolition of the depot and
building Of the company, situated on
Punta Aarenas, opposite the city. This
order was partially carried into effect on
the 2lst OF February. Meanwhile, on
the 10Th of March, the United States
sloop-of, Cayenne, Capt. George N.
Hollins commanding, arrived a, San
Juan, under orders to cruise in that vi
cinity. Immediately Capt. Hollias was
served with profess. from the agent of
the TRANSIT. Company agains. the order
of the council Of San Juan, and with
request to protect its property from fur
ther depreciation. Id.
Accordingly, he despatched Lieuten-
ant Green with remonstrance TO the
council agains. any additional outrage on
the property of the Transi. Company;
but the council replied that they would
complete the destruction of the building
at eleven o'clock the next day, llih of
March. Captain HolIins then made
protest in person to the council against
their threats, bu, with no better result
Learning that the people of Nicaragua
were proceeding to the destruction of the
buildings of the Company, he dispatch
ed detachment of marines for their
protection. Being forbidden by the
guard to disturb the buildings, the Mic
araguans desisted from their purpose
In consequence of their repulse The coun-
Gil of San Juan abd!cated their functions.
Capt. Hollins deemed it necessary 10
continue the protection of the company's
property; and on the application Of an
American citizen who had suffered some
outrages from the Nicaraguans, he issu-
ed proclamation warning them in no
manner to modest the persons or proper
W of foreigners resident in San Juan.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
ARRIVAL OF THE
e. Z RO p A.
New YORK, April 9

The Europa arrived at 8 A. NJ, with
dates to the Goth March. The Turkish
question is amicably settled. All other
news is scarce. ..... .. .. ........
There has been violent storm a,
Marseilles. The Madiai will remain in
tina, city until Francisco's health is re-
stored. ....... .....
The Morning Chronicle says tina,
Spain has assen,ed, at the request of
Great Britain, to liberate. before the year
is out, all negro emancipators and TO
make arrangements for emahcipaling
others. ~ $780, ..s
Ericsson's brother has patented The
Caloric engine in Sweden. ... . .-
A commercial treaty has been ratified
between Denmark and the Dominicans.
The Times publishes spurious reyo-
lu,ionary manifesto 10 the German
troop ....s. ..........
There is nothing new from unhappy
Lombardy; Several political executions
had taken place at Fera:a.
Dsaffeclion have been discovered in
the Hungarian garrison a. Ancon. ....
Russias demand is supposed to be al,
indemnify for the occupation of Maldayia
by militia; also claiming the pro.ectora,e
of the Greek church in turkey and the
passage of the Dardanelles.
LIVERPOOL, March 26 "A private let.
ter says, that il is reported in Paris that
the Russians had entered Bucharest; the
statement is doubtful.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
Funeral of Mrs. Fillmore.

The last sad duties 10 the remains oil
the lamented Mrs. Fillmore were suita.
bly, performed on Saturday afternoon. -
There was very large attendance o.
citizens, all of whom manifested the
deepest sympathy with the late Presi.
den, in his great bereavement. .....
An exchange feelingly and beautifully
rem arks that the brilliant and successful
public career Of Mr.. Fillmore in his Of
flee of Chief Magistrate of the Repub
lie has been overshadowed at its close by
the most touching of domestic calami
ties. His civic honors have been severe
ly balanced by visi,ason that has des
plated his fife side, and swep. away the
crown and ornament of his home. OF
fers of sympathy, and words of condo
lence, though appropriate on such occa.
sions, may be in vain expected to heal
the wounds of the bosom which have
been caused By this domestic bereave,
men,. The sufferer will undoubtedly
bear his misfortune like man, but we
are sure he feels i, like u man.
Can We fail to remark, though we dc
so in no supersii,ious frame of mind, tina,
the arrows of death. have been aimed al
The White House with per!inaci,y al
most indicative OF fatality connected
with those who dwell there. General
Jackson's wife, Gen. Harrison, Mr.. w.
ler's wife, and Gen. Taylor were all
summoned TO the tomb while inmates OF
the Presidential mansion. Presiden;
Polk survived his residence there bu. a
short time-Mrs. Fillmore still shorter
The presen. ncumbent-eyen while the
great voice of the nation, calling him to
his exalted post, had hardly died away
upon his canvas struck with the heart
rending domestic tragedy which pros,ra-
ted his dearest hopes. and carried mourn
ing to every hear. in the nation. These
occurrences, surely. mus. sober our
views of what are esteemed the bril-
liant and alluring objects of human am
bition. and teach US that rank and hon
ors and exalted position among men can
no, gain us dispensa.lon from that in
exorable law of the universe which bal,
ances the good and evil OF this life with
stern and rigid imparsialisy.- Buffalo
Commercial. ....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

one degree removed from idiocy, and
who urged him TO attack me and cour
notoresy. want themselves held up tc
the scorn and contempt of the good and
true men of all parties, if they wish
the unini,iated to have a glance behind
the scene, let them say so, and my re-
ply will be stay on MacGuf."
| should notice the editorial of the
Sentinel" were i, not tina, the editor i.
beneath my contempt. So far as his at
tack is concerned | think of il as the
man did when the Jackass kicked him
-"considcr the source" bu. | will say
that if his face is the index of his heart
| would advise the citizens of Fairfield
to lock up their hen roos,s.
CHARLES LEIB.
OrTuMwA, April 18th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
TO OUR PATRONS,

The undersigned expects 10 be absent
en- business for some two months. Du-
ring iha, time the editorial department. Of
the paper will be under The control of j.
w. NoRRIs Esq. .. ...
]. W. NEIeHpoR will attend to the
mechanical department, and will receive
all moneys due me und receipt for the
same. And while we are absent we
hope our pa,rons will pay up promptly,
40 money is needed as well in my alb
ssnce, ~ when am al homo.
r.. III. WARDEN.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
The MonthIies.

GRAHAM has dropped in on us this
month. in his laughing May day dress,
sad welcome visitor is he. The con.
tents Of this lshe May number so far as
We have had time TO examine them are
as usual interesting. and the smbellish-
nents rich. Graham announces the in.
isnsion to beat himself ihis year. and he
il in fair way to accomplish it.
GopEY for May, with it's colored fash
ion Plate. splendid engravings, and val
liable reading matter 10 also received thus
early. ard is equally welcome. We
find in this number 40 engrayings and
70 contributors, goodly number truly
for 4 single book.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
Religious Meetings.

A series OF meetings have been held
the past forinigh, in the Congregational
Church in this place. and we are rejoic.
cd to know. that good degree of inter.
est exists on the subject Of religion, the
most important of all subjects. Rev.
e. II. GATES. Of Fairfield, and DR.
WOODS, Of Oskaloosa have spcn. about
a week each here, and their labors have
been, we are told, very acceptable and
profitable to our citizens: Nine or ten
hopeful conversions are reported as the
result, % far, Of this revival.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

On Wednesday last seven hundred
bushels. or about one million of dead let
tiers, were destroyed in accordance with
the usage of the Post Office Department.
They were carted to Monument Square,
and spread over line of two or three
hundred feet, when the match was appli-
ed. The entire mass of combustibls
material was soon in blaze, and several
hours have elapsed before the conflagar-
lion was completed; the official attend
ants meanwhile raking The burning frag.
men.s to facilitate operations. The at
mosphere for thous ands Of feet around
was filled with 'charred fragments. A
large number OF persons witnessed the
proceedings with much interest. Re
public.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
From the N. Y. Tribune.

WASHINGTON. April 5.h; 1853.
Notwithstanding the various contra
dic,ory statements, there has existed the
utmost harmony between the Presiden
and Marcy, ever since to organization Of
The Cabinet. .
Willard, Lieut.. Gov. of Indiana. has
left for the North, having succeeded in
heading off German from the Land OF,
fee. which was the ob;ec. Of his mission
here.
There were five applicants for the
District A.,orneyship of North Carroll.
ma. Ii now lies between Caldwell and
Strange, nephew of Dobbin. .
SAKE, the poe, and editor, is heie, but
he has no, applied for diplomatic ap,
pointmen,, as has been rumored.
.s -N-a EYE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT.

Messrs. Presbury u Co. advise US OF
the appearance of dangerous counter
felt in this city, since the issue of the
April No. of their Detector. AS these
notes are getting into general circulation
the public should exam inc them closely.
The counterfeit is thus described:
Oneida VaNey Bank, ~. 7.
SIS. Letter A, dated January 5, 1852.
Wig. female with liberty pole and cap
in her right hand, looking to the left a,
train of cars, &C.; steamboat on the left;
Indian with bow in the LETT hand. and fe
male figure of Justice on the right. An
excellent imitation of the genuine. Re.
fuse all of this pla.e-Mo. Rep.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
Attention Emigrants!

II WILL lease to responsible man, for q
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 goo acres OF pasture
lands fast setting with Blue gra IS.
A frame house handsomely situated on
the Bluff, with Well; and about five
acres enclosed, has lately been added.
For collecting, and keeping a large Stock,
or for market, gardeningand the Nursery
business, this property has peculiar adyan-
tages. }. u. DESiN.
April Ia, lS53-3wnlS
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
WASHINGTON. April Q.

Dickinson has declined. The Hon.
Green G.. Bronson was nominated on
Friday and confirmed Collector of New
York. Senator Borland has been nomi-
mated and confirmed Governor Of New
Mexico.
The Hon. p. Soule was waited upon
at his lodgings las. nigh. by number OF
his personal and political friends, includ-
ing several Senators.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
BALTIMORE. April 9-p. NJ

The Union this morning announces
tina, Slideli has resigned his mission to
Central America, and will be proposed
by his friends for the Senatorial vacancy,
occasioned by the appointment. of Mr..
Soule TO Spain. Private and personal
reasons are assigned as the cause Of his
declension.
The Republic has q sharp article on
the bargain or swop.
All The newly appointed government
officers assume their posts on Monday.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
PuIIhpgLPuIA. April | |

This morning, in the Supreme Court,
Chief Justice Blake delivered an opin-
ion in reference to the right of the Coun-
ty Commissioned of Philadelphia coun-
~ TO subscribe S2,O0O.O0O to the Sun
bury and Erie Railroad; he holds that
the action OF the Commissioner appro-
pria,ing the public money to the purchase
of railroad stock and to create public
debt, without the consent of the County
Board, was illegal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
AP RIL ELECT ION.
We give below the official returns

We give below the official returns as
far as heard from: ...- ..
Van Buren, co--Bonney 96l, Biggs
2l7; Gillaspy 720, Warden 434.
Lee co-Bonney 99l, Biggs $50: Gil.
laspy $50, Warden 394. a Eer
Jefferson co--Bonney 47O, Biggs 323;
Gillaspy 466, Warden 346.
!. Jackson co-Bonney 400, Biggs 334
Gillaspy 496, Warden 334.
Cedar co-Bonney,242, Dunlap IS;
Gillaspy $40, Warden n, Dorland 50.
Muscatine co-Bonney Clio, Biggs
1872; Gillaspy 500, Warden $50.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
WAsllINaroN, April 8, P. NJ

The Union announces, authorI.a.ively
that the Secretary of the Navy has not
coun,ermanded the japan expedition; on
the contrary the administration is mark
ing every effort to forward il. The
Vermont has been Withdrawn because
she cannot be manned without exceed.
ing the number of seamen prescribed by
law. Its also doubtful whether the AL.
leigh any can be got ready in time to join
the expedition.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
WASHINGTON, April 9--P. M.

Ii is rumored this evening, that Marcy
must leave the Cabinet. There is nc
reliable authority for the report; but for
some reason the Senate hesitates to fix
any day for adjournment. and it is no,
believed that minor appointments only
would keep them here another day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

pA letter from Europe states tina,
Mr.. Barringer has procured from the
Queen Of Spain the pardon and release
of the eight Hungarian prisoners of the
Lopez expedition. 1t will be remem-
bered that they were made exceptions to
the general pardon granted 10 the Amer.
leans of tina, expedition, and confined at
Ceuta.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

The CABINET Broken UP.-General
Pierce's beautiful Cabinet, after splen-
did existence of one short month has
gone to smash, wrecked, it is said, on
the dangerous reefs of New York poll
tics. Marcy has resigned, and Gushing
in his place. Dickinson has refused the
N. Y. Custom House and gone home in
puff. Marcy i. is said, will 60 to Eng
land.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
Free Soil Meeting.

Friend JENKINS, of Fountain Springs.
requests US to announce meeting of
the Free Soil An.i-Slavery friends q.
Mor,imore's School House, Columbia
Township. on the 7th day OF May, at
2 o'clock, p. M.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

PAPERS BY THE AcRE.-H is stated,
on the authority of well known sta,is-
tician, that the New York daily papers
consume twenty eight acres of paper ev-
cry day. In other words, if one days
paper were laid out TO dry on the grass
of Washington square. they would cover
il more than twice over.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
DIX. Leib and Citizen.

We cannot refuse DR.. Leib the use oil
our columns TO defend himself from the
onslaught made upon him through the
Iowa Sentinel. The DR.. it seems, in
common with large number OF Demo-
Gratis in this part of the State, saw fit to
support Judge Biggs for Commissioner
Of the River Improvement, and more
than that, and in which consist probably
the head and 'front.' of his offending; he
went Citizen says to The length of advocat.
ing his right to do SO through our col.
umns. In well written article over the
signature of "A Democrat" 10 calmly
but respectfully vindica,ed the right OF
any Citizen to vote for who he pleases,
and called in question the right of few
interested politicians, under the name of
party, to dictate, influence and control
the suffrages of the people. We are
satisfied tina. "A Democrat was right;
that the position occupied by him is the
only safe one, and the people of this
soun.y by very large majority, have
decided tina. he was right There is nc
question of il, and we are satisfied tina,
he and the other democrats who acted
with him will be ultimately sustained
We however would council modera-
ton sAd the cultivation of spirit of
courtesy and forbearance towards indi-
,idual', particularly towards those of our
own political faith. .
We hope Citizen, whoever he may
be, will be benefited by the Dr's pre-
scripsion. The dose is aleopa,hic and
little stronger than we should have
considered necessary; bu, the DR.. prob.
ably understands the disease, and its
treatment better than we do.
The Sentinel seems 10 have the i'm
preston that we intentionally neglect
cd to send to that paper copy of the
Courier containing the communication of
"A Democrat" and charges US with a
wan. of courtesy on that account. We
cannot recollect of course what papers
of that issue were mailed; but we do re-
collect, that for several weeks past, and
en- the week alluded 10, we were out OF
paper, and could only ge. GU, slir on
solored paper. at tina, not sufficient to
supply all our subscribers and exchanges,
and j, is possible that our neighbor of the
Sentinel was among others neglected.
We hope the Sentinel will Sc. down so
much of This explanation to our credit,
~ i. consistently can, for The difficulties
and endorsements occasioned to all OF
US on account of paper, call rather for
sympathy than abuse from our brethren
Of the press. We are now rejoicing
over several bundles OF paper, and j.
shall be no fault OF ours if the Courier
does not pay its accustomed visits to the
Sentinel, and we hope the editor thereof
will derive instruction and profit from
i.s psrusal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
IOWA APPOINTMENTS.

Dubuque-Geo. McHenry, Receiver
Patrick Quigly, Register.
IoUa Ciiy-Gilman Folsom, Receiv'
er; John Clark Register.
Chariton.-N. Y. Sales, Receiver; L.
w. Rabbit, Register.
Council Blu6s.--Enos Lowe, Re-
ceivef; Robert Coles. Register.
Samuel Summers, u. s. Marshal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
CINcINNATI, April 9.

The Enquirer this morning publishes
a communication from Csssius M. Clay.
extremely severe upon Ex.Secreiary
Corwin. called out by abusive remarks
of the latter in relation TO Abulitionsls,
and published in the Southern Patriot.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

vOur excellent Ferry accommoda-
lions have attracted a large amount OF
emigration through this place during the
past few weeks, and the amount is in
creasing since the rise OF the River
Emigrants may rely upon crossing here
without delay, and upon reasonable
charges.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
PHILADELPHIA, April III.

The Illinois arrived at her dock il
New York little after Z o'clock. Sht
left \ avv Bay on the evening of the LIST
and brings the California mails and So.
095, 404 in gold dust, and three hundred
and stventy-fve passengers. The steam
ct Union lef, Aspinwall for New York
via Jamaica on the 3lst ult.
By the steamer Santiago at Havana
we have Valparaiso dates TO the 2S,h Feb.
aud from Callao to the 18th ult At the
former place business had somewhat i'm.
proved; the stock Of -four was very small
and held firmly al SO 50aS9.
The political news is important, Con
gress having adjourned. The Presiden,
was still on his southern tour.
General Blanco goes to France as Min.
lister Plenipoten,iary.
The Customs revenue of Valparaiso
for 1852. is $1,000, 600 excess of 1851.
Dates from Australia reached Valpa-
raiso up TO the lth January. They
have bced anticipated by way of Eng
land
fcru was quite tranquil and the yellow
fever was declining.
The dispute between New Grenada
and Ecuador seems settled in an amiaca.
BILE manner.
The harvests south are more abundant
than ever known, and The mining districts
continue TO yield abundan,ly.
The II. $. sloop of war Portsmouth,
has been ordered to San Juan del Sud
instead of Callao. t
The CHILEAN authorities have released
sthe Americans who had been SO long con-
fined without trial.
Serious disturbances, owing to some
political appointments, had occurred be.
between the inhabitants at Taboga; il
was pu, down without loss of life; some
insults were offered TO foreigners, and the
Portsmouth was detained there day in
consequence.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

A SwINDLE.-We learn that a $5 note
on the Southern Bank of Kentucky,
raised 10 $50 note, was successfully
passed on dry goods house yesterday.
LOU CettY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
wA convention Of spiri.ualists com

DA convention Of Spirltualists com.
menced heir session at Springfield. Mas.
sachusetts, on the 9th. About 300 were
present, and were presided over by DR..
H. F. GARDNER, of Springfield. Rev.
Adm BALLoU, Rev. JOHN NJ. SPEAR and
Rev. Mr.. FISNEY, of Ohio, were pres
ent; the latter of whom made long ad-
dress in the evening, boldly b.oaching
the broadcast doctrine of infidelity.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

RAILROAD CONVENTION. number
Of Rail Road gentlemen are in conven-
ton in this city, representing the various
roads from ST. Louis 10 New York, for
the purpose of arranging time as to trains
and looking after the interests of Roads
general. - Clse. Herdl2.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

II Rumors of Steamboats, are rife a.
bout these days, the last one was to leave
Keokuk yesterday. We shall see her
when she gets here. Our friends at
Iowaville have not got up steam yet, but
hope they will during the present rise.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21

VThe Cunard steamer Asia left New
York on the 9th, taking out ITO psssen-
gers and el47,ooO in spevis.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-21
CINCINNATI, April 8.

Van Lent, the barkeeper on the Buck
eye State, was shot cead to-day at a
horse auction on Fifth street, by man
named Harriet. The dispute ARISE about
q vsmsn.