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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
LONDON MARKETS.
New YORK, June Z.

I'VE" Ukh, Julc &.
The Arctic reached her docks at two
o'clock.
1t is stated that the French army in
Turkey will be augmented TO 100000,
The protocol has been signed BY The
representative Of four powers, asserting
their intention to maintain The integrity
of Turkey.
Austria and Prussia demand the evac.
uatirn OF Turkish Territory.
The Russians were endeavoring to cut
off all communication between Varna
and Sileslria.
The Arctic brings dates to the 2S,h,
one day later than the Arabia.
The combined fleets were cruising be-
fore Sebastopol.
The Greek Bishop had been arrested
at Pesth as Russian cmuissary, and
imprisoned-importan, papers found up
on him.
The rebellion in Tuscany was gaining
grourd.
Ii was rumoged that the Russians,
Being unable TO defend the seaboard OF
Cncassia, had evacuated all their posi-.
lions from Matoma to Ahapa, burning all
their own forts, after which they returned
10 Keatz.
The Circassians csme bowman took
1900 prisoners.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

On all things temporary, indeed, ON the very
face Of nature, is the word change written. -
But we did not commence to pen asolilo-
guy, we only intended to say that we had been
absent from town for eight days, and when we
returned home we saw dozens Of persons, that
had taken up their residence here during our
absence, that We're perfect strangers to us. In
one day, during our absence, we are told that
eight families-about forty persons-were adj
ded TO our population; and the cry is, still they
comep'
The Railroad and River Improvement will
draw hundreds of industrious and enterprising
citizens to Ottumwa, annually.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
nDE1sOINE.y

The papers up the Valleyare discuss
ing the propriely of endorsirs the first
improvement, sought to be Introduced by
Mr.. O RELY, which consists 10 discard
ing the letter S entirely from sIesm Dimes,
thus leaving the word to be wulten as j,
is pronounced. We go in for the sim.
provement'' decidedly, as We for The
convenience Of Editors, Primers. and
every bodJselse in the valley, who have
to write. "set up" or speak Die word
from six To one hundred times Ter day,
as for the sake of establishing liformi-
ty OF pronunciation. At presen, about
one half The people or more, na being
well versed in French. persists English
fashion, in giving the iuli sound The s
in both cases. Any body will prolounce
"Demoine" about right, and i,sis short,
euphonious. and readily wri,ien.- Yal.
Whig.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
Senatorial Policy.

Since the first organization OF ouI
S. ate, The influence and feelings of our
Senators have been on The side of slave
nv. When freedom and slavery have
met in combat, they have ever been
found battling on the side Of the latter,
No southern man has given firmer
support TO the south than A &. Dodge.
AT all times he has been anxious TO show
his willingness "to bend the supple hin,
ges of the knee" at their bidding -
Even in 1852 when there was 20 ex.
cilemenl on the subject of slavery in
congress, being two years after the pas
sage of the compromise measures oil
1850, including The Fugitive s!ars lar
we find him interesting congress with a
speech eulogizing The fugitive act. Ia
that speech he said he: "Voted for the
fugitive slave law because | understood
it would be satisfactory to the people
of the South. And if, at any time tho
law is likely to fail, | am willing te
strengthen lis provisions andt 10 arm the
Executive OF the United States witt
every power which lime and its work
ings may show to be necessary"
This farrago at time when there
was no excitement on the question
shows the desire of Dodge 10 ingraliait
himself with the south. Even when oul
state boundary question was being agita
ted, it is well known he advocated max
ing our western boundary Oh a line norll
and south little wesl of FL Dosmoine,
| he had succeeded in this, Iowa beins
a part nf the Louisiana purchase ant
embraced in the Missouri Compromise
the passage OF the present Nebraska Bill
would have opened The way for slave
STATE, out of the west hall of Iowa
Our senator not succeeding in his origi
nal design, very naturally mounted the
Nebraska bill, and joining teams with
The south, determined NOT to avail, The
organization of the Territory, or some
expression of the peoples will but tc
repeal The Missouri Compromise a, once
aud thus remove tie last bu.wark in the
way Of slavery extension. Such ha.
been the course of Dod5e, with Jones ii
his wake. Atno point n his senatorial
career can he point TO lGe record ant
say, that stood on the 8de Of freedom
and Of The north. Whif we recognize
in their fullest cxten, thd rights OF the
south under the comrromAse of the con
stitu.jon and are in fayok of oroiec,ipc
her in those rights. yet VT are opposed
to such system of sefvileness and truck
ling to the interests Of slaveicracy, wher
antagonislic TO our own iIlisres,s.- Os
kalo0sa Herald.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
Our Candidate for Congress.

II will be seen by the proceedings of the
Wing Congressional Convention, that II. L. B.
CLARKE, of Henry county, is our nominee for
Congress. We have not the pleasure of an ac-
quaintance with Mr.. c., butthose who have, as
sure us that he is all that the voters of this Dis
trict could desire-a talented man, a splendid
speaker, true friend TO Western interests; in
short, real whole-souled Wing. We place
his name at the head of our columns, and VEN
ture the prediction that Wapello win do her du-
ty in August. Mr.. Clarke will canvass the
district, we understand.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
Ashland Seminary.

1nto-day's paper will be found prospectus
for this Seminary, the first in Wapello county.
The Seminary building is of brick, 80 by so
feet, two stories high, and is delightfully."- siua-
ted in the thriving village of Ashland. The
Seminary is under the charge of the Protestant
Methodist Church, and is managed by Board
of Trustees, who have engaged Lewis Dwight,
"a regular graduate, and for many years a Tea
cherin Greencastle College, Indiana to act as
Principal. The Seminary starts under fatter-
ing auspicices, and will, we doubt not, be well
sustained.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
The DeImGine Navigation and
Railroad Company.

Mr.. O'RIELLY, together with Messrs HUNT.
CLARK, and others of the above Company, arri-
we'd in our place on Saturday last-having come
up the River, part of the way by steamboat and
part of the way by land. They left here on
Tuesday for TT. Dodge, some 20 miles above
the Forks, for the purpose Of making a thor
ough examination Of The River to that point
They will probably return to this place in a.
bout ten days.
Those Of the Company who have not before
visited the Demoine Valley, are highly pleased
with the country; and all agree in saying that
''the half OF its beauties and advantages had
never been told them" This is the experience
of all who visit our country, and is the reason
Of its RAPID advancement in population and
wealth.
Mr.. WELLS, who has for several years been
connected with the improvements as Chief En-
gineer, and an Engineer (from N. York, y in the
employ of the Company, are now engaged in an
examination Of the work that is now in pro-
gress, as also Of the locations for locks, dams
and canals, preparatory to speedy commence
ment OF the work. .
The Company, we think, will see the neces-
sity of the speedy commencement and compile
ton of the works at this place: from the fact
that at this point there is the greatest obstruc-
ton to navigation that there is anywhere on the
River; and that if the locks and dams. in the vi
cinity of Ottumwa, We're put in, we should have
boats running for much longer period than
i 1 l. l. II a
the work already done of more profit to the
Company, and more useful to the country gen.
orally.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
vThe United States Senate

~ The United States Senate have
adopted joint resolution, providin, for
the adjournment of Congress from the
Sd OF July to the Sd Monday Of veto.
Der, and the expectation a. Washington
is that the House will concnrin the
proposition. This proceeding ofcufse
contemplates continuous session mil
the 9Th OF March next. when the preenl
Congress will expire by constitutional
limitation. lis now provided tina. the
annual sessions of Congress shall c IN.
nience on the first Monday OF Decn.
Der, sunless otherwise ordered by hs.'
The joint resolution, in this case, NsiIl
have the same form and effec. as Al br.
NAL act of Congress. although don Is
have been entertained whether joinsgs
olutions are usually of the same aulhoi i,
ty as regularly enacted statute. Il
the House concur, therefore, the "shp
session." as it is called, will extend fro
the Sd Monday of October until the Z,
of March, some six weeks longer thu
usual"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

Nor Much BETTER-When we published
the report Of the proceedings and vote, on the
final disposal of the Nebraska Bill, Mr.. Henn's
name did not appear in the list of Ayes and
Nays, from which fact we inferred that he
lodged The question, and so stated the fact in
our paper. The Fairfield Sentinel ''takes on
most orfully' because we said Mr.. Hem .:dodg-
ed" and says that he voted for it. We always
stand ready TO correct errors we make, but Mr.
HEM win gain nothing by his vote for the Ne
braska Bill, for in so doing he basely betrayed
the North, and mis-represented his constituents.
The Sentinel and its master are welcome to
make the most they can out Of all such votes
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
NTr. Grimes Address.

On our first page will be found the reply Of
Mr.. GRIMES 10 the assault of our Honorable "a
Senator's in Congress, who have neglected their
duty to electoneer against the Wing candidate
for Governor of Iowa. We think all will con-
clude, from reading Mr.. Crimes circular, that
Messrs. Dodge, Jones s. Co., have caught
Tartar, and in future will not be so ready 10
NEEDLE with matters they have no business with.
The following, from the Iowa Republican, so
well represents the case that we copy il:
"Those who mis-represent our State in the
Senate of the United States, have undertaken
through the column, of the Washington Union,
to asperse the fair fame, and impeach the integ-
rity OF Mr.. Grimes, our candidate for Cover
nor.
The article and correspondence published in
the Union have been the rounds of the Locofo-
co papers of this State and an effort has been
made to fasten the charge of misrepresentation
and mendacity upon Mr.. Grimes. His reply
addressed to the people of Iowa, shows where
! that charge belongs, and leaves Messrs. Dodge
and Jones hanging upon the gallows erected for
his execution.
II hiS lioH' Seiitielien cdllIIol Hnu DetIer EN-
ployment at Washington than this, we would
suggest that they have leave to resign, and give
place TO some that can.
Has Democracy come TO such pass here.
that Uncle Sam has to foot the electioneering
bills of the party, at the rate of eight dollars
per day? IL Mr.. Grimes is leaving his weak
and vulnerable points unguarded, why does not
his opponent unmuzzle himself and show fight?
or does he think that
ale should not fight, but run away
And live to fight another day."
We hope he will play the "mum game'' no
longer, but come out and advocate his princi-
/ Piles, if he has any worth advocating"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
Nebraska and Kansas Territories
as now Organized.


The new territory Of Nebraska, as
now organized, comprises all that por.
ton of the hitherto unorganized terrific.
ries of the United States lying between
Iowa and Minnesota on the east, the
British possessions on the North, the
summit of the Rocky Mountains on the
West, and the parallel of North latitude
40 dogs. on the Souih-forning tract
about thousand miles from cas-, to west
by a little over six hundred from North
TO South. The Governor is 10 fix the
temporary sea, of The Government of
this territory. The rights OF the Indians
are not to DE impaired or affected by its
organization. Ut is all now Indian ter
ritory, and there are probably not three
hundred white men settled within its
limits-and W hat few there are are either
government employees or iAtruding squat.
lers, mainly hunters, trappers, Indian
traders, &C.
A Governor, salary $4,000; Secre.
,ary, salary $4,000; a Chief Justice and
two Associate Justices, salaries 1000
each, 4 District Attorney aud Marshal,
paid by fees for said Territory shall be
appointed by the President and Senate
all TO serve four years, Except The
Secretary, FIVE all TO be paid quarterly
out Of the United States Treasury.
A Legislative Council of thirteen and
a Legislative Assembly of tweniy.six
members shall be chosen-the former
for two years, the latter for one year
| by the free white inhabitants of said
Territory. who are either citizens of the
United States or shall have declared
their intention Of becoming such aud
sworn allegiance to the Constitution OF
the United States.
Kansas is bounded as follows:
"SEc. 10. find be At further enacted,
That all that part of The Territory OF the
/ Unied States included within the follow
ing lin It's, except such portions thereof
as hereinafter expressly exempted from
the operations of this act, TO wit: begin
ming a, point on the Western boundary
of the Stale of Missouri, where the
thrty-seventh parallel OF North latitude
crosses the boundary OF New Mexico;
thence North on said boundary TO lal.
tude ihirly-eighl; thence following said
boundary Westward TO the East bound
a-y of The Territory of Utah on the
summit Of the Rocky Mountains; thence
/ Norlhward on said summit 10 the fortieth
parallel of latitude; thence east on said
parallel TO the Western boundary Of the
State of MIssouri; thence South with
/ Western boundary Of State 10 the place
of beginning and the same is hereby
created into temporary government by
the name OF The Territory of the Kan.
cas-, and when admitted as a State or
States, the said Territory, or any portion
OF the same shall be received into The
Union, with or without slavery. as their
Constitution may prescribe al the TINE
OF their admission
The seat Of Government Of Kansas
Territory is located at Fl. Leayenworlh.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

nY The communication of .:HENRY'' is
well written, and exposes in a proper light the
grievances treated upon. But we cannot de-
part from our established rule; The authors re-
of whatever character, before we can insert
them in our columns. Persons sending us COM
munications viii please bear this in mind; and,
also, that we diyulge no names unless the author
or oursef are held personally responsible for
the contents Of communications.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

PRoLIFIc.-Mrs. Mary Hardesty, wife OF
James Hardesty, residing in Scott county, Iowa.
gave birth, on the 30thult,, 10 two sons and a
daughter. Their names are Leroy, James Mad
ison, and Mary Alice. All doing well. This is
multiplying and replenishing the earth'' at a
rapid rate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
Greek Revolution Spreading,
The Russians EUacuaiing the Sc
Coast eff CircaSia.
Trial of the Boston Rioters.
New YoRK, June Z

NEW DIX, june :.
The steamship Arabia from Liverpool
on Saturday, 9Th ult, arrived at HALF
fax al an early hour yesterday.
Sileslria was hard pushed by the
Russians a, latest accounts looking 10 an
amcable adjustment of the present diff.
liculIies between Russia and Turkey
have been again Offered.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.
BREADsTUFFs --Dennison e. Co. saw
in the early part of The week prices were
good, bui at the close fell of: Is on flour
quotations, for western flour 3Ss, Al a
AS. ~.
WHEAT.--In fair demand throughout
with slight decline from rates current -
l2s Cd Tor 70 pounds for common. In
early part Of. the week higher prices
we're paid and The advance was los,
though marke! remained firm 46s Cd Tor
white, 52s for mixed and yellow. The
following quotations varying materially
froA the above are from The circular OF
Mlligan q Lamprier, first canal 49s,
Ohio 46s.
CoRN.-While and yellow Ais.
BEEF. -Gorcon & Go. report beef
free and in fair demand.
PoRK.-Very fair, with probability OF
advance.
LARD.-Declined .....
LONDON MARKETS.
Money increased slrngency. Con.
4 4 va
LARD.-Western is considerably low
er. Sales in kegs at 80 54s.
The late advices from India have had
an unlayorable effect on the Manchester
market and prices have considerably
declined.
Advices from Havre to May Goth,
give no change IN cotton market during
The week. n. O. at previous rates.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
A LITTLE Too ssFREsH. n-1

A LITTLE Too "FREsH. There are some
persons who visit our Office, in our absence,
who make rather free with our private papers,
pens, writing material, &C., and frequently car
ry off our exchange papers, without saying as
much as ''by your leave" We would request
all such persons to look at the large labels pas
ted up in our Office, such as Islands OFF, sFin-
gers off the Type" "Eyes off the Copy &C.,
and heed them, or we shall be compelled to no.
tice them more particularly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
Our Candidate for Congress

With pleasure we insert in our tickle
this week, the name Of II. j.. b. GLARS
Esq. Of Henry county, as the WIFI
Candidate for Congress.
Though comparatively unknown 4
us, he comes strongly recommended a,
good and true Wing. and one wei
qualified for the station. From the shor
acquaintance We have had with this gen
tleman, we are led to believe tina. he vii
make an able standard bearer during lhs
campaign. and willfully merit the hearty
support of every lover of his country
We shall have more to say Of him here
after.-Osk. Herald.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
THE DIES MONIES COURIER.
Congressional Convention.

The Convention was called TO order
by nominating Col. Stephen b. Shella
dy, President, and Samuel Mcfarland,
Secretary.
On motion Committee of three were
appointed. consisting of VIM. Lough-
ridge, i. ID. Evans and G.. Nash, TO ex-
anime credentials and report the dele
gates in attendance,
The committee reported the following
Delegates:
Lee county,. Il. EccIesion.
Davls--W S Martin, Daniel Brown.
w w Kit,lemaa, A + Brooks, S w
Wright.
Wapello-Dr Nosler, Daniel Barrett,
II b Sisson, James Pumroy, $ Sum-
mers, J w Norris, J L Cook, l. Jenk
ins and DIR Buck.
JeifersoE---J + Wilson, G Baldwin,
E G Thompson; James Beatty, Il ID
Evans.
Henry--R l. B Clarke, C Nash, S
Mcfarland and J Houseman.
Mahaska-C L Smith. S Coffin, VIM
Loughridge, J Crosson, G w Jones and
5 A Rice.
Marion-T E Bntsford. DIR + Brady.
Jasper-W M Springer, S b Shella.
dy, J Murphy.
On motion, e Baldwin, Il Ercles.
ton aud James Pumroy were appointed
u committee to report permanent officers
of the Convention.
On motion commi!tee of Que from
each county represented were appointed
TO draft resolutions. Commitlee: A Il
Brooks, of Davis; s Summers, of Wap-
clio, J llouseman. of Henry; w Lough-
ridge, of Mahaska; DR. Brady, OF Ma.
rIon; w nj Springer, of Jasper; j II
Eccleslon, oil lee.
On motion, convention adjourned ill
O'clock.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
PHILADELPHIA, June 6

MUNICIPAL ELECTION The Munich.
pal elecuon a. Washington yesterday,
resulted in The election OF Towers, Nv
for Mayor, over Mooney (Dem.) This
is claimed as "know Nothing" victory
az Mooney is sand 10 have received the
vote of the Roman Catholics. Towers
received majority of 400.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
THE Railroad.

The work on the Railroad is progressing rap
idly throughout the whole length of the line
Many hundreds Of hands are now at work, and
hundreds more can find employment at liberal
wages.
The Farmers in the vicinity Of the work tell
US that they are beginning 10 realize what we
told them they would-a ready market, al fair
prices, for all their surplus produce; such as,
breadstufs, meats, potatoes, butter, eggs, &c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
New YORK, June 6

The BROOKLYN RioT. The truth in
regard 10 the riot at Brooklyn, has been
to a great extent elected, and il seems no
person was killed. The excitement,
however, was intense, and the fight ragged
with much violence for some time. and
several were badly wounded. The in
reference of the military restored quiet.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
BosToN, June 7

The result Of the examination of The
parties arrested at the riot in the slave
case is as follows: Bishop, Still, Jackson
and Morrison fully committed without
bail for the murder Of Baichelaor.-
w esiey and Phoenix held TO bail. in
$4,000 each.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

Gy AUGUSTUS HALL, Esq, of Keosauqua,
Van Buren, county, is the nominee Of the Char
iton Democratic Convention, for Congress in
this district. His competitors were Johnson, of
Lee; Eastman, of Mahaska; Hem, OF Jeffer-
son; Trimble of Davis; and Cumming, of Lee.
Mr.. Hall belongs 10 the Old Fogy family, en-
derses the Nebraska Bill, sc. Hewill do for
CLARKE TO beat as well as anybody we could
have selected
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
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How Do You LIKE Ir-OuR N

How Do You LIKE IT-OUR New TYPE.
WE MEANS it not beautiful? This article
is printed omit. 1t is of the latest style, is cal
led Scotch faced Brerier, and was cast at the
Type Foundry of A. p. LADEw & Co., st.
Louis, Mo-, who are justly praised for the ele-
gance and durability of the Type they manu-
facture. 1t is our intention to set advertise
ments in this type, and they will thus occupy
much less space than they now do.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

~ Mrs. FRANCES d. GAGE lectured on
the subject of Woman's Rights, at the Congre-
gational Church in this place, on Monday even
ing the 9th inst. We were absent from home
at The time, but those who heard her speak high
ly of her lecture.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

GgyT A meeting Of the Democracy of Ma
coupln county, Illinois, was held at Staunton,
on the 9th ult., at which resolutions were pass
ed denouncing the Nebraska Bill just passed,
expressing the opinion that Judge Douglas ought
10 resign his seat in the u. S. Senate, and nomi-
mating the Hon. T. II. Benton as the next DEM
ocraiic candidate for the Presidency.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

CHAEGE.-John Clark, of the Capital Re-
porter has sold out his interest in that establish
ment to Edmund and Edgar Harrison. The
Reporter will hereafter be conducted by Sylves-
ter, Harrison g. Brother.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15

CP A correspondent of the New Orleans
Bee, writing from Mexico, says if is very doubt
full whether Santa Anna will accept the Gads-
den Treaty, as amended. He wants $20,C00,-
600, and is not willing 10 take less.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-06-15
NUMBER %.
EXPLOSION OF GUNPOWDER.

u a
Eipe RiHsd-7lpo Others Missing
Fifteen Horses Killed. $50, 900
Damage.
WILMINGTON, Del, May.3l.
Abou. 10 o'clock, As minutes this
morning, three wagons loaded with five
tons of powder, belonging to Messrs.
Dupont Il Co. exploded at the corner
of Fourteenth and Orange streets, killing
seven persons and fifteen horses.
The following Is a list of the killed:
John Reese, Thos, Tally and Thos,
Chambers. the wagon drivers: a young
man in the employ Of Thomas Hughes;
a colored waiter named Henry, in the
employ of James Z. Price; und color.
ed female servant at Bishop Lees. A
child OF John Mclaughlin is also mis-.
sing.
The wounded are, Thos. Hughes.
wife and child. seriously hurt. VIM.
Mccoy and Mrs. Richard Reynolds,
badly hurt; and numerous others more
or less injured.
The residences Of Bishop Lee and
Jas. f. Price, together with five others,
and six stables were destroyed.
About seventy five houses were dana.
ged.
The total loss is estimated at about
$4,000