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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
ADDITIONAL BY THE
A F r | C. A.
New York, March %.

The Africa brought 95 passengers.
Lord John Russell was too i'll to attend
10 his duties in the House on Friday.
The House adjourned in consequence
TO Monday.
Dispatches received in Paris fully con-
firm the news Of the. attitude assumed
by Prussia and Austria on the Eastern
question. Austria expresses perfect will
lingness TO Join the Western Powers,
but Prussia positively refuses, OH the
ground that she was not a maritime pow.
er. She had but comparatively little
interest in the matter.
A dispatch from the Austrian minister
was received on Thursday in Paris, ex.
planatory of the affair, but. its language
is said 10 be evasive and unsa!isf factory,
and indie alive of change in POLICY on
the part of Austria.
Advices from Spain state that The in
surgent chief, Satorra had been captured
near the French frontier, and shot.
VIENNA, March, 9-Prince Paske-
witch has been appointed General-in-
Chief TO the Russian Army on the Dan.
ube.
MALTA, March 5.-The first division
of the army has arrived here.
LONDON, March lO.-.The Queen
yesterday issued proclamation agains.
British subjects engaging in foreign ser.
vice, or fitting out vessels for warlike
purposes, wi,hou. special license.
VIENNA, March Sit is reported tha,
the Russians were Withdrawing from
Kalafat
Archduke Albert will be conmander-
in. Chief Of the Austrian south eaelefnl
frontier. 80
CoNsTANTINoPLE, March The
Shah of Galatea has been I0Dod at
the instance of the Austrian Internuncio.
Shamis intends to declare his indepen.
dence. A French ship Of war has been
sent there.
A dispatch to the Morning Chronicle,
of the 10Th inst, from Athens, states
that the Greek Instruction was exten.
ding.
Gen. Klaugas had joinud the insur-
gents. The City of Arda had been
taken, and the Turks beaten in several
rencounters.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

DThe Davenport Gazette of the
l4th, contains the following little item
which the wise will read more than once,
and to a good purpose:
A farmer called in yesterday land stated
that he had made just 500 by being a
subscriber TO the Gazette. His children
reading the advertisements in the paper.
had directed his attention TO one Of very
desirable farm for sale, with the price
annexed. He saw il was speculation.
Immediately purchased it, and has made
500 by the operation. Nothing like
newspapers. especially those printed in
your own county.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
uIn the late FIRE a. San Francisco

IT In the late fire at San Francisco,
we notice large quantity of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral burned, in the posses.
sion of ore of the Druggists Of that
city. Cold will not control disease, and
even in that Ophir country they must
provide this best of all remedies for
colds, coughs and affections of the
lungs. Indeed. we happen to know
that it Is an almost indispensable COM
panion of the muleteers and miners,
who are so much and SO continually ex-
posed to the eyerchanging atmosphere Of
that climate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
NUMBER Is.
Shocking Accident on the Lyons
Road.

Road.
A fatal accident occurred on Monday
evening by the falling Of earth in q P's
upon Mr.. Reno's contract, completely
burying two men and injuring others.---
Mr.. Sullivan who was exlricated from
the mass in about fifteen minutes, was
shockingly crushed into an almost shape
less mass. and without doub. instantly
killed. Mr.. James Mullen when remov-
ed was insensibie, but afterwards revived
and fingered in great agony about Two
hours, his ches. aud lungs utterly and
hopelessly broken in. A boy whose
name we did not learn, had thigh bro
ken, and man named McCann suffered
a severe sprain in one Of his ANGLES.
We regre. to learn that the deceased
both leave families who we're dependent
on them for happiness and daily sup
port.
Every means of relief was promptly
administered by physicians from the city
and the survivors are doing well.-losO0
CITY Reporter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
state Conyentien.

Ths last Fairfield Ledger r poses
that 6tate Conventioa I'D on the
24sh q Nay next fos'she purpose of
filling up orr State ticket. We are de-
cidedly in favor Of such Convention,
but let j, be called little earlier, say on
Wednesday. the 10Th Of May. We
think full ticket should be brought out,
but the platform we now have is good
enough, and we are opposed to any al
terasion in it. We hope the Stale Gen.
iral Committee will act in this matter
Immediately.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
P OF s O NJ I N G..
THOUSANDS Of Paren,s wb,

lHoOoANDS Of Parents who use.
Vermfuge composed Of Castor Oil, call
omel, &c, are not aware that. while they
appear TO benefit the patient, they are ac..
sualsy laying the foundations for series
of diseases, such as salvation, loss of
sight, weakness of limbs. &c.
In another column will be found the
advertisement Of Hobensack's Medicines
to which we ask the attention of all di-.
rectly interested in their own as we'll 40.
their Children's health. In Liver Com.
plants and all disorders arising from
those of bilious tpye. should make use
Of the only genuine medicines, Hoben.
sacks Liver Pills.
S"Be not deceiued," but ask for
Hobensack's Worm Syrup and Liver
Pills, and observe that each has the sig.
nature OF the Proprietor, J. n. HO.
BENSACX, as none else are genuine.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
The MOmthlies.

z GRAHAM's, GoDEY's, PETERsoN's and
RTHuR's magazines for April are re-
eeived and are as pretty and interesting
as ever, if not little more SO. These
publications are so well known TO the
American people that it Is not necessary
for us TO notice them in detail every
month; but we hope all who are found of
Fashionc, beautiful Engravings, and
chaste literature, will subscribe for one
CT more Of these splendid monthlies.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Prospective Scarcity Of Coffee

prospective scarcity Of Coffee.
From lengthy article comp lied on
this eubjec, in the New Orleans Com.
mercial Bulletin. we ascertain that there
will be falling of in this article this
year of near twenty per cent From
the FIRST of July 10 the first OF No VEN.
Der last, the deficit from Brazil is 24s,.
755 bags. decrease Of 23a per cent
The falling of from the FIRST of Apr is
expected to be greater than this, making
the whole decrease from Brazil near So
100000 pounds.
From Java the decrease will be abou,
20 to 25 millions Of pounds within the
same period.
This extraordinary decrease in the pro.
duc,ion Of this article must produce a
corresponding increase in the prize, and
We may safely anticipate tina. the price
will be high for two or three years 10
come, as i, will take at least lha. long 10
materially increase the production.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Collision or the Chicago and
Rock Island Rail Road.

A collision occurred this morning be.
tween two locomotives, On the Chicago 81
Rock Island railroad, near Utica station,
Seven men were badly injured, and il is
thought that not one will recover. They
are total wreck. Among the wounded
are Chas. Allen, of Niles, Mich, Job
Rice, Of Albion, Mich, Mr.. Sherman, Of
Marshall, Michigan.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

q The unprecedented success of Dr..
Urban's Anti. Bacchanalian justifies 10
in recommending tito all who are afflics.
ted with that terrible DISEASE for which
it's designed US a remedy. We arc,
assured tits fully what tits represented.
and that in the hundred and thousands
OF cases where i, has been used, no, :
single failure has occurred. See adver..
tisement in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Extension to 0ttumwa.

AT a special meeting OF the old Direc.
tors, yesterday, the Burlington and Mo.
River Railroad, as recently located be.
tween this place and Agency City, was
extended to Ollumwa. on the Desmoines
river, in conformity to original design.
Our Oltumwa friends. after brief suff-
erng under an erroneous impression,
will no doubt be happy to hear sha. they
are all fright side up" again.-Bur.
Tel. March 3lst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
THE DES MONIES COURIER.
Meeting of the Stock
holders Ii. a. Mo-, K. R.

holders Ii. q Mo-, R. R.
At an adjourned meeting, of the Stock
holders Of the Burlington and Missouri
River Rrilioud, Wednesday March 29lh
1854.
A. w. Carpenter, Esq was chosen
Chairman.
The Stockholders proceeded to ballot
for board Of nine Directors for the en-
suing year. d. M. Ewing and Walter
F. Jones, Esqr's., were appointed tell.
ers.
The votes having been canvassed, the
following named gentlemen were declar-
eG duly elected.
J. w BRooKs, Detroi. Michigan,
j. +. JOY, do do
w. F. CooLBAueH, Burlington,
LYMAN Cook, Go
o. G.. WIGHTMAN, do
HENRY w. STARR, do
A. w. CARPENTER, do
JESSE WILLIAMS, Fairfield,
ID. p. INsKEEP, Ouumwa.
Mr.. Miller, of Henry county, offered
the following resolution, which was a.
dop,ed unanimously.
ResolUed, That The Board of Directors
of the Burlington & Missouri River
Railroad Company, just elected, be in.
s.ructed TO use their best effort to secure
the immediate construction of said road
TO the Des Moines river, and as 10 union
there is strength the Stockholders in
said Company hereby pledge themselves.
Individually and collectively, TO use their
influence in every fair aud honorable way
to promote the success of said road. in
preference 10 any ond every project. and
to abstain from furnishing any aid, either
individually or collectively, to any other
similar project, until the success and con
siruction of the Burlington & Missouri
River Railroad are rendered certain.
On motion The meeting adjourned.
OLIVER COOK, Sec.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
NOBODY HuRr.-I Geographic advice.

NoBoDY HURT.-I Geographic advices
confirm the report Of duel between
Cutting and Breckenridge, of the U. S.
House Of Representatives. The diff.
Guilty grew out of the Nebraska Bill
We ale pleased to hear that neither oil
them were hurt. though they were,
doubtless, both badly scared.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Total, llS 1872

One township. (Competine. to hear
from, which will probably give 10 to IL
majority for Stewart and Caldwell, the
Independent candidates. As it now
stands, Stewart has "a majority in the
county, and Caldwell 80. Stewards
majority will be abou. IS, an6 Caldwell's
about SO.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

n We are indebted 10 one of the Of
icers of the Mount Pleasant Collegiate
Institution, for q Semi. Annual Catalogue
for the session ending March 10Th,
1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Washington Territory.

Full returns of the late election have
not We. been received but it is conceded
that Columbia Lancaster, Democrat. is
elected delegate to Congress.
Its thought that the wings will have
majority Of one or two in the Legisla-
ture.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

OUR RAILROAD EAsT.-The work is
going ahead vigorously at this end Of the
road. Some hundred hands, employing
several construction trains. are busily at
work, and have been for some weeks
past. and some twelve miles Of rail have
been laid and the track ballasted.--
There is plenty Of iron on hand, and
more coming. Bur. Tel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

New GooDs.-We notice that several
of our merchants are receiving their
Spring supply Of goods. As soon as
shsy can be arranged on the shelves, we
.psesnms We shall receive advertisements
70 notify the public Of the fact.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
New York, NJ arch 20.

We have reliable information that a,
duel did take place a. Blad, nsburg.-
Nd. between Cutting and Breckenridge.
No damage done to either party.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

1The Americans in Havana cele.
brated the 22d of February. and during
the day visited the U. s. Steamer Full.
ton in the harbo..
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
BosToN, March 20.

The death OF Jonathan Harrington,
the survivor of the battle of Lexington.
who died on Sunday, was announced in
the Legislature and committee was ap
pointed 70 honor the obsequies.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

WESTERN FRIEND.-This is the name
of paper about 10 be started in Lam
caster, Keokuk county. Iowa. by J. L.
Il l. N. Psschal.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

RESIDENCE FOR SALE.-Persons de-.
sirous Of purchasing an excellent town
residence. are ieferred to the advertise.
ment Of ]. r. BALDWIN, in another col.
umn.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

In Dist. No. there was tie for Su-
pervisor between ]. G.. Fisher and J.
Alexander.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
aHonor to Whom Honor is Due

Receipts on subscription, for the week
ending April 9Th.
E. Shaffer. Ut. Spring. $5 80
l.. Cross, (Blakesburg,) 2 90
w. Martin, (Cuumwa. corn, 4 l6
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Township Election.

At the election on Monday last, the
following township officers were elected.
We place the initials of their politics to
their names.
Justices Of the Peace.-John Ford,
(D) N. c. Hill. (W) s. p. Bollinger,
(D.)
Consfables.-E. G. Eastman, ]. w.
Lewis, and VIM. Vassar, all Democrats.
Tustees.-J. B. Myers, (D) E. Ea-
kins, (D) ]. J. Adams, {W.)
.assessor.-C. Hickenlooper, IVY
Cerk.-W. L. Orr, wv
experimentation. No. l, (Ouum.
wa,) ]. A. Newman.
Dist. No. 2. N. Neighbor, Jr.
4. ]. Bier.
+, j.. Reeve.
6, J. Miller.
" z, Jos. Shaul.
Tn n;sx NJ tharo ,vo, a t,o e.. G.,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
State and County Election.

The following are the reported MAORI.
ties in the townships, for Superintendent
and School Fund Commissioner.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
From the Burlington Telegraph.
CORRESPOND.
ENCE.

TEMPERANCE CORRESPOND
ENCE.
EDITOR TELEGRAPH.
DEAR SIR! will be obliged TO YOU
for the use of your columns to present
to the public the following correspond
ence, which l will be gralifed to see
copied in every paper in the State, as a
matter of justice to the gentlemen who
have SO promptly, and uneqivocally, and
| hope satisfactorily to every friend of
temperance, defined their position upon
ME question of prohibitory law.
think | speak The sentiments Of every
candid, thoughtful Temperance man in
the State, when | say we have no desire
to ask any aid from legislation which, in
any sense, conflicts with the State con-
s,i,u,ion, or any Of the rights of citizens
who are themselves disposed to regard
the rights of others. Nor do the tenn
perance organizations of the State seek
to pa,ronize any political organizations,
as such; nor cast invidious reflections
upon Our fellow citizens of any political
patty, knowing as we do, iha; the vir-
nous and temperate are not confined TO
any particular party in politics or to any
one sect in religion.
| am, my dear Sir,
Your ohedient servent.
HENRY CLAY DEAN.
West Point, Lee co., Iowa.
Hon. JAMES w. GRIMES,
SIR:-Believirg it to be the right OF
the humblest voter in the common.
wealth to respectfully ask Of candidate
for office his views upon a practical
question, which may be ;egitimately
brough, before him for his sanction or
veto, and seeing your name announced
as candidate for the office of Governor
Of this State, at the next general cleo
,ion,-as an officer of The State TEN.
perance Society | most respectfully re.
quest an early answer to the following
question, involved in the election Of State
officers and representatives at the next
annual election.
Should you be elected, will you veto,
or approve. such Law, consistent with
the Constitution of the State, as may be
enacted by the State Legislature for the
prohibition of the sale of Ardent Spirits
as beverage!
am. very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
HENRY CLAY DEAN.
West Point, Iowa, Feb. % 1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06


The sub. contractors, (Messrs. SPEED
and CLARK with whom the River Board
and myself examined about 1870 miles
of the River (down to the Mississippi
were, as l was, fully satisfied about the
character of the work; and at Keokuk,
last Thursday. after full review of the
whole matter, l arranged with those SUBJ
contractors to be prepared to complete
the work in shorter period than have
agreed with the State 10 have all accom-.
pl;shed.
You may rely upon it, that everything
which can be done to expedite the work
is doing and will be done, till the whole
is satisfactorily accomplished.
In haste, yours truly,
H. O'RIELLY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
BURLINGTON, March 2, 1854.

BURLINGTON. March 2, 1854.
Rev. HENRY CLAY DEAN,
MY DEAR SIR:-l have received your
letter Of the 2Sih of Feb. last, in which
you addressed to NE the following ques.
ton, viz, Should YOU be elected, will
you veto, or approve, such law, con-
sislent with the Constitution of the State,
as NAV be enacted by the State Legisla.
,ure for the prohibition of the sale Of
Ardent Spirits as beverage? And |
hasten TO reply most unequivocally that
| should certainly approve such an act.
1t has been principle of the Wing
party that the executive veto should be
exercised only for the greatest consti,u-
tional reasons. All question of expe.
diency should be determined by the
Legislative department Of the Govern.
ment. And should | be so fortunate as
to be elected, should enGeavor to avoid
encroachment in the remolest degree
upon the prerogative of that department.
Hoping that this reply to your inquiry
will be found to be sufficiently explicit,
remain, very truly, Yours,
JAMES w. GRIMES.
A letter of the very same character
by the same person, being written TO
Hon. Curtis Bates, he replies IS follows:
FIR. DEs MoINEs, March 8, 1854.
SIR:-Your favor of the 2S,h of Feb.
last has been received.
You reques. my ans wer to the follow.
ing question, Should you be elected will
you veto, or approve. such a law, consis.
tent with the Constitution of the State,
as may be enacted by the Legislature
for the prohibition of the sale of Ardent
Spirits as beverage!
Within the limi. mentioned in your
question, should not in,erfose any
official act of mine to defeat the will of
the people.
Very respectfully,
CURTIS BATES.
Rev. HENRY CLAY DEAN, West Point,
Iowa.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

Believing that the people are anx-
ious 10 hear from Mr.. O'RIELLY in per-
son, we take the liberty of copying from
note written to us, previous to his de-
par,ure East, the following extracts
"OTTUMwA, April 4lh. 1854.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-16

LJn-Rockland less abundant and quoted at
u 20 for common, and 81 40 81 As fer lump, per Dbl
AoIAH H.-There were 80 hhds muscovado bought at
23c. per gallon.
OIIs.-Whale sperm and olive were unchanged. Lin.
seed was not very brisk owing to the high claims of
owners which have been partially conceded by buyers
The days transactions embraced 500 gallons at CSC
81, chiefly the latter figure which was the gener-
ally demanded especially for large lots.
PRovHIoss.-Pork moved to the extent Of $50 bbs at
$l4 SO for mess, and $12 62a sl2 rs for PRIME per
prices; 600 bbls. lard at 10ic l0ilc per lban ad.
vance; and 500 bbls beef, within previous range
Butter and cheese appeared about the same
hcE-The market, during the past week, was duh and
dropping but since the receipt of steamers Her
mann and America, the market has assumed q more
rmer aspect and toward the close sales have made
at shade higher rates The sales of the week 900
casks; prices ranging from 3ISc. 4hc.
SUGARs.-Sales were made of 275 hhds Cuba at AZ n
4c 200 New Orleans, within former range 65 Porto
Mcoa 4s. 5sc and PCS bags Pernambuco in bond,
at 31Sc. per h.
SEEDs.-Cover was more inquired for at 71sc. Sllc.
per lb fax and nominal Timothy varied little.
SoP-Ihere were $50 boxes CASTLE procured at lsc
11hc per ID.
WnIsKEY.-Some 500 bbs. Prison fetched &c 81 &c,
per gl
TEAs-we appeal detailed report of this forenoon :
mos )-Hyson10 half chests at 53c % do, at 47c rs
do, at SOC. $780,; AZ do at Al &c Ale. Young Tyson
200 half chests at 551Sc Ale Hyson Skn-9 chests,
at 24c Twankay-30 chests, at 37c rs half do at SO
6l d. at 34c 20 do. at 3lc 200 do. at &c. do, at
Csc Gunpowder-lo half chests, at 7oc; Is do, at c
81 do at SEE; Is do, at 551c SO do at So q do
~ do at 4lc; 20 do, at Acc; "a do at 40sc "A do
at 4oc Impera-5 half chests at Csc. do, at &c..
do, at 63ac do at 57c 20 do. at Doc; 10 do, at
&c., IS do, at 52c. 26 do at 496c do, at 4sc. 2o
do, at Axe. 2s do at 45sc II do, at 45c % do, at
44c; do at Al &C.; do, at 40Hc "A do, at 4oc; 90
do at &c., "A do at S71Sc; IA do, at sc; "A do at
Pekce-235 half chests, at 34c Congouloo chests, at
24c s54 do at Csc. 2s5 do, at 22c. rs do. at 21hc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


SATURDAY, April 1872. NJ
There was quite buoyant time in Wall street to-day
and pretty general improvement in prices realized
All the leading fancies in demand, and there
more cash transactions than usual The panic is over
and how absurd and ridiculous IT must appear to those
who induced to sell at great sacrifices We have no
doubt parties who have been large sellers will buy in
again at advance Of three and five per cent At the
first board to-day Canton Company went up per cent;
New Jersey Zinc, d; Nicaragua Transit, a Cumberland
Coal q Parker Vein, q New York Central Railroad, Il;
Long Island r. Stonington 1; Erie Railroad, Il Harlem
IL; Reading Railroad, q; New Haven Railroad 14;
Michigan Central Railroad, Il Cleveland and Pittsburg
Railroad l. Crystal Palace fell Off per cent with small
sales. Illinois Central Bonds improved Y per cent.
At the second board the improvement sustained
and the market closed firm at quotations Canton
advanced q per cent; Cumberland a Crystal Palace, l.
Erie Railroad, ~; Michigan Central Railroad, q; New
York Central Railroad, u.
Mining stocks were rather more active today and in
some cases prices were better Cumberland improved
%; Parker Vein "a; New Jersey Zinc, IL; Gold HILL a
and most Of the other fancies in proportion Phenx
Coal has sunk to Az few months ago it bought at
25. Lindsay is in demand at &c, with rising tendency
Gardiner gold continues to sell at 23S understand
that the company has disposed Of all the working capital
stock they intend to place the market II is reported
that the Ulster Company have found copper vein
on their location and their stock is consequently in de-
mand The following the bids at the Mining Board