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Demoine courier., 1854-08-17
What will they do about it,

Our Democratic contemporaries have
made a great ado abont the coalition 81
the Wings and Freesoilers. They think
il a horrible thing for the F~reesoilers to
support the Wing candidates, and ap.
pealed, before the election, TO National
Whigs TO repudiate the Wing ricke, on
that account; but from the wav the re-
turns come in, we think they had better
have guarded their own household, for a
great many Democrats must, have sup.
ported the same .icke, that the Wings
and Freesoilers did. Douglas and his
Bill don't take with even The Democra-
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17
THE

The Engineers have completed the
survey Of B. & M. r. Railroad through
our town. aud have returned to Burling.
ton. We understand that they laid of
two places for Depot grounds, ard that
the selection of the permanent ground
will be Conditional upon the terms at
which they can purchased. One of the
places selected is just below the mill
square, and the other on an out lot inside
the corporation, at the lower edge Of
town. Tho route decided upon, we
learn, was through Samantha street to a
point near Myers mill and thence along
the river beach in front of town. This
10 the best route that could have been Sc
::ecied; and will suit all parties concern
ed. All that is necessary. We presume,
TO make tho location permanent, is the
action Of the Directors. and the degree of
liberality with which property holders in
in the vicinity Of the depo.s laid off will
dispose Of their lots. We hope nego.
siasions for this purpose may prove sue
cessful and satisfactory TO all concerned.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

Dome TIL PoLITE.-We are pleased
to see that the Ed6yville Free Press has
come to the conclusion that Oltumwa is
looking up. Your notice speaks well
for our place, friend Norris. all but the
touch about the ~"doggery." II is a dis.
grace for any place to have such an estab-
lishment, and we hope soon to chronicle
its demise.
From the local colams of the Press
we should judge that improvement was
the order of the day in Eddyville, as
well as in Ottumwa. We rejoice at the
general prosperity which SEEM to per.
wade our entire valley.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17
The Trio Of Renegades Defeated.

We stated some weeks ago hat the
Democrats had nominated three candas
dales for the Legislature in Lee, Davp
and Van Buren, counties, who some ten
years ago were quarreling with each 9th.
er for nominations for Office on the Wing
ticket Of Van Buren, county.
We have the pleasure Of announcing
to-day that this beautiful trio have feen
laid upon the shelf, by the people. al the
recent elecsion;--Sample, Ebert and
Mize have been weighed in the balance
OF a just public sentiment. aud found
wanting in all the attributes calculated 10
commend them to the confidence and
appreciation Of the people.
They have received a scathing rebuke.
and must now sink below the reach OF
The arm Of political HaHey
Uhig.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

PIGEON ENaLIsH.-Baysrd Taylor
gives the following account Of the lingo
in which the Chinese and English mer-
chants carry on their negotiations at
Canton:
"Whoever first invented the .pigeor
English as it is called-the i.rgon use,
by foreigners in their intercourse VIM
Chinese-deserves an immortality of
ridicule. The jargon has now become
SO fixed, that, will take several genera
lions 10 eradicate it. The Chinaman
requires as much practice 10 learn il
he would to learn correct English. whils
the Englisbman, in his turn. must pick
il, up as he would a new language
Fancy, for instance, a man going into
one of the silver.ware shops in New
China street. and saying. MY wontye
two piece snuff box; can secure?' when
his meaning is SIMPLY wan, two
snuff boxes; can you get ,hem?' To
which A Wing gravely swers, can &c.
cure Or, another declaring: MY no
savoy that pigeon'-which signifies in
English, Il don't understand the bust
ness.' If you make inquiries at a hotel,
you must ask: VIVA, man have YOU got
top side? (who are up s,airs!) and the
chinese servant will make answer: ',ws
piece captain, n piece joss man, have
eoi;' There ate two captains and a clergy.
man, Il was some time before | could
bring myself TO make use Of this absurd
and barbarsus lingo, and il. is even YET
very unpleasant 10 hear i. spoken by
lady,"
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

q A correspondence the Ohio Stat.
Journal lately travelling through Iowa,
speaks as follows of this section of oul
country:
The second days drive from Oska
loosa to Fairfield, Jefferson county. was
also through a very rich and beautiful
country. We passed several young
towns that are quite attractive. Otlum
wa. The county town of Wapello county,
is a hourishing place. II is on the Des
Moines, blu, has a high and romantic pc
si.ion, and is destined TO be an imporlsn,
place.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

REPEAL OF THE MINNEsoTA LAND
BILL Among the last act of Congress
was the repeal of the Minnesota Land
Bill. Such an even, as the repeal Of an
act less than a month old is almost IN.
paralleled in the history Of legislation
but ia this instance it was certainly for
good and sufficient cause. /, is hardly
necessary 10 remind our readers Of the
fact. as we have 80 recently published,
the history Of the case. that the enrolling
clerk, at the instance OF certain member
OF the Senate and House, took the lib
erty of changing the ~phraseology OF n
bill. whereby the lands were given OF
right TO a company instead Of to the Ter
ritory. The detection Of this fraud led 10
the immediate rereal of the &C.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

New ApvERTIsEMENTs.-See notice
for the paymen, of insiallments of stock
in the b. e. NJ. R. Railroad. All tina,
is necessary to keep the work going is
for tbs Stockholders to pay promptly.
G. B. Corr advertises the public OF
the fact that he will make and cut gar
ments for all ages and sizes. Bruce is
the boy to do what he says he will. and
IL you wan. a good fit give him a call.
WAsHBuRN advertises tina. he has a
barge lot Of chairs and furniture for sale.
W. have had the pleasure Of looking
through his extensive stock and can
svocch 10 the public tina, he has all that
be adyer.ises and a good deal more
He has moved one door south into his
large room.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

REFUSED TO DIE.--The Toledo n
publican tells a story Of a FrenchmA
who was carried to the cholera hospital
in that city, in a collapsed stage. His
case was pronounced hopeless, and
orders were given the undertaken te
have his coffin in readiness. When the
coffin arrived at The hospital, the patiens
hac consciousness enough left to under
stand that it was intended for him.
whereupon he went, off into a pAroxysm
of passion, Ous of which he became
decidedly better. n has been recovering
ever since. The coffin probably saved
his life.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

BENTON BEAT.--From returns receiv-
led. the indications are plain that Benton
lis defunct in Missouri. and that q Ne.
lbraska Locofoco will be elected to ,he
u. s. Senate. We had hoped tina, Ben
ton would triumph, as he 10 right in
principle. We2rsfer principles to men,
ALWAYS.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

OKE OF 'EM.-We last week stated
secret circulars were used by the
Democratic wire-pullers to defeat the
whig candidates with, but didn't know
what they contained. Since that time a
ffiepd in Monroe has favored Us with one
az ahem. and we mist confess it 10 q
bsausy! W. have laidh carefully away
Tor future use. II has euited some gem
slemen 70 circulate them this election,
and W shall have the privilege of show
ing them the neat election.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

Grimes majority. 2; Halls, As; An
derson's l6, Cor floating Senator; Good
fellow, d. Representative A.; Webb and
Moore for Dlstric, Clerk, a>.ie. decided
in favor of Moore by drawing; Perry,
d, Prosecuting Atty. 59.-EddyUiWe
Free Press.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

n WI have received a No. Of the
Cincinnsti Dollar Times. and placed i,
90 our exchange list. The Times is an
excellent literary weekly, and il well
vorth shc price. 81. Address G. w.
elasbuek y CO., Propristors. Cincin.
natl. Ohio.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

FARMING TO SOME PURPosE.-Ths
Auditor of Belmont county, Ohio. has
furnished the editor Of the ST. C~lairsville
Gazette some interesting agricultural sia-
tics. from which it appears that 384.a53
bushels Of wheat and LOSS. 8l3 bushsv
of corn were produced in that couny !
last year, worth more than one miAiK
dollars Al home market. n
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

The KANSAS RIvER.-The Indepen
dence (Mo.) Messenger says tina, the
Kansas river is navigable for a, least nine
months in the year. An acquaintance
with its channel only 10 required TO rem
der j. as good az the 0ssge and much
better than either of the Plates.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

a We are indebted to Jos. HAyNE
the obliging Clerk of the Dis.ric, Court
for the official abstract of the votes of
Wapello county cast al the last election
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

RIoT.-A large portion of our paper
10 occupied by the of the cleo.
ZION riots 81 81. Louis. Il seems thai
the Irish and Americans were the only
comhatants, and that The Germans were
perfectly pesceable. Such. riots are a
disgrace 10 any city.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

a Judge Douglas has sied 10 enter
the order of "Know. No.hings," bu. he
was blackballed. 1t is said that he has
now resolved to marry James Gordon
Bennel's wife's sister, as the next bes.
;hins.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

~ Graham's Magazine for August is
on our table. This is one of the best
American monihlies. Terms, %.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

ua,ed. sell said lands and apply the pro-
ceeds Of the sale thereof. first for the
pay ment of what may be due for il I
the United States, and The residue for the
benef. of said infant and no other pur.
pose; and the purchaser shall acquire The
absolute tile by the purchase, and Sc
entitled TO patent from the U. States.-
And the benefits of This and the proceed.
ing section of this act shall be extended
10 the sellers on the public lands in Call
~fornia. upon pay mens of one dollar per
acre.
SEC. 10. And be i, further enacted.
That the register of the land office shall
note all such applications on The tract
books and flais Of his office, and keep a
register Of all such entries. and return
thereof TO the General Office. together
with the proof upon which they have
been founded.
Sec. IL. And be il further enacted,
hats any person who may have filed his
or her affidavit of an intention to settle a
quarter section Of land, under the pro-
visions of this act, may at any time &C,
qulre title thereto by paying the full grad
naled price for the same as fixed here.ef
But no person or persons shall be alIo&1s'
to file a declaration of intention to settle,
for the purpose Of claiming the bene6, Of
the provision Of this &C, in regard to GvQ
years actual settlement. after the State
shall have purchased, or taken as pre-.
empted, the class in which said lands lie,
under the provisions Of this act, unless
the State, in regard 10 such lands, shall
continue by an act of its legislature. the
privileges herein granted to the actual
settlers for a period Of five years: Pro.
Uided. howeuer. Tha, the lands may os
taken by purchase or pre- emp.ion by the
Stale, as herein provided, for the pur.
pose Of railroads or canals, shall not be
subjec, to entry a, the price Of the lands
as fixed in the ninth section Of this acl.
unless the settlement was commenced
before the lands we're taken by the State.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17
GOVERNORS

We append below the maiori'ies poll
ed for Governor OF this State, at the
election held on Monasy 9TH. They
are generally reported majorities, bu, may
be relied upon as correct:
GRIMES, (W.) BATEs, lD.)
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

~ Francis Burt Of South Carolina
has been appointed Governor Of Ne.
brasks.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

1Congress adjourned on the 7shA,
not on the 4sh. For some cause, both
Houses found il convenient 70 extend al
time.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

wKenneii's majority over Benton
in the St. Louis District 10 about 1000.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17
IOWA LEGISLATURE.


The next General Assembly OF this
State will be composed Of 100 members
40 Senators, and 20 Representatives.
The following is a list Of the members
SO far as we have learned
Senators Holding Over.
Lee c0unty-James hi. Love, d.
Fan Buren--Geo. Schramm, w.
Jeferson-Wm. G.. Coop, d., and
John Park, W.
DaUis-Sam. G. McAchran, W.
Mahaska-John r. Needham, ".
Marion--J. ID. Hills, W..
Johason-G. ID. Crosthwait, W.
Jacksan-E. F. Clark, d..
Linn--Isaac M. Preston, d.
Dubuque-John G.. Shields, d., and
". l.. Fisher, d.
NiHs-Geo. w. Lucas, d.
Des Moines-M. ID. Browning, "
Of these, Z are Wings and Z are Dem
ocrats.
Senators Newly Elected.
Lew. A. Thurs.on, d., and s,
Mccullough, d.
Henry-Alvin Sanders, W.
Reokuk-James l.. Hogin, W.
Wapeuo--J. g. Ramsay, d.
WapeLo. Monroe S.c.-D. Anderson.
Wing.
Des Moines--W, F. Coolbaugh, d.
Fan Bu,en--McCrary, W.
Darts 4. Appanoose--N. Udell, d.
Ponawdttamie-H. McNeely, W.
johnson, Lowa Sc.-S. Workman
ANTI Dodge d.
Mascatine- Wilkinson, ".
Scon-A. C. Fulton, W.
DuGuque--D. S. Wilson, d..
Washington & Louisa--On Wing
Senator.
This makes the parties stand Is 10 ID
in the Senate and one to hear from.
Representatives.
MahGska-M. Il. Williams, W. ant
Samuel Coffin. W.
MayiOn-J. M. Walters, w.
Je6erson-James Waimsley, W., Ed
mund Mechem, W., Rober, Stephenson
Wing.
Keokuk--Wm m. F. Morgan, W.
Henry-W. Dorland, W., Franci.
White, W. and Sam. Mcfarland, W.
Pok-Alfred Lyon. W.
Les. Boyles, d, w Damon, d, II
Dewey, d, Josiah Henkle, d, Geo. New
som. d. Rob,. p. Creel. W.
UapeAo-S. X. Creamer. W, and N
Pos.on. d.
DaUis--Tisdale, d. and Greenleaf, W
.appanoose-Rob!ey. W.
PotfGWattanaie-J. II. Baldwin, W.
Fan Buren-Meek. d, Wea,hering
ton, d, Rosser. w.. a lie between Nelson
and Barker, Wings. So the delegation
will stand 2 Democrats and 2 Wings.
Lucas, Clarke &.c.-S. p. Yeomans
Dem.
Des Moines-Four Democratic Rep
re%senlatives.
Jehnson-McCro W.
Muscatine-- Pri,chard. W, Pigman, "
Observation-Disclosures. d,
Scon--Two Wing Representatives.
Jackson--Two Wing Representatives.
In addition 10 the above we learn tina
Washington has elected G Wing, Louisa
a Wing, and the w counties jointly. I
Wing. making 3 more Wings.
The House according TO the abov'
stands 81 Wings I o Is Democrats, ant
% members yet 10 hear from.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17
Monroe County Official.

We are indebted to J. Philips, Esq,
Of Abba for the returns of Monroe Co.
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

The next General Assembly OF this
State will be composed of 100 members
30 Senators, and 20 Representatives.
The following is a list Of the members
so far as we have learned :
Demoine courier., 1854-08-17

w~honsosser: and upon making The aft
davits herein required, and filing it with
the register, he or she shall .hereupon be
permitted to enter the quantity of land
specified: Provided. however. Tha, no
certificate shall be given or patent issued
therefor, until the expiration OF 5 years
from the dale Of such entry, and until
the person or persons entitled 10 The land
SO entered, shall have paid for the same
25 cents per acre, or if the lands have
been in market. mor than 20 years, l2a
cents per acre, and If, at The expiration
OF such time, the person making such
entry, or, if he be dead, his widow, or,
in case Of her death. his heirs or his de.
visee, or, in case of a widow making
such entry, her heirs or devlsee, in case
OF her death, shall prove by two credi-
bic Witnesses that he, she, or they have
continued 10 reside upon and cultivate
said land. and still reside upon the same.
then, in such case he. she, or they shalt
be entitled to a patent, as in other cases
provided for by law: Provided. Tha, all
such persons az are specified in the 9Th
section, and who are now settled upon
lands subject to entry by this act, shall
be entitled 10 its benefits upon the expi-
ration of five years from the date Of such
settlement: And prouided. further, In
case of death Of both father and mother,
leaving al infant child or children under
81 years OF age. and the right and fee
shall inure to the benefit of said infant
child or children, and the executor or
guardian. may, at any time within two
years after the death OF the surviving
parent, and in accordance with the laws
Of the State in which such lands are sit
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-16
To the Indebted,

LAST winter, properly assold in Edgefeld District
to the amour; of six or seven hundred thousand dol
lars One half of this at least falls due within
the next month ur two. Payday is at hand and mo-
ney is scarce. We recommend to and all the pro-
preiy of being active possible in selling produce
or making some other arrangement TO meet payments
promptly. 1t is propIesed by the knowing ones ll.ar
the press will bean unusually severe one. But every
one will strive pay what lie can as carly possible
iie knowing ones" may be mistaken. When R
crash really heatens the country, hold it to be
unwise in planters TO hold back co,on at cents per
pound. Let every thing, cotton, corn, negroes, or
whatever else is 10 into market TO pay debts be
sold as as speedily possible. Money will thus be-
come comparatively abuudant-mrn will be relieved
in part-a panic will be avo!ed-and all may 90 well
with our people. But that this may certainly be so,
let US all remember 10 sell and pay uhat uc can In
This connection we beg leave (as Commissioner in
Equity for EdgGfcl to notify all PERSONS concerned,
that we will he forced by the parties in interest TO
collect all dues in that office promptly. Should we,
in doing SO, take any abrupt measures, the blame Gr
any must attach to the public Of whom we are only
the servant
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-16
aglowing Hot and co]s,y

TuIs old saying is very often illustrated in this day
Of contradictions. The instance which occurs 10 us
al This time is that in regard to cold and hot vclals
The opinion has heretofore Obtained in Yankee land
at all events, that cnd Breads cold drinks cold meats
&c. Were far more wholesome than hot breads, hot
drinks, hot meats &C. Thousands of dyspeptics have
been put upon this regime FOR life their great dis.
comfort. But latlerly the idea las been started, and
is Srenuously pushed by one Dr. HALL, that The old
theory is errOncos-iha the stomach acts better upon
warm fuod and warm polations-,hai, in short, warm
vicmals are the best al! the way through. "When
doc!orsslisag'ee disciples are set Free" The new
theorists have the popular side, and their prescriptions
will doubtless prevail especially regards hot rolls
hot collte and hot stakes, 10 mention hot whskey
punch and hot apple-todies.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-16
late News Items.

80. DR., GRAHAM, who killed Col. LoRING in New
York, has been sentenced 10 seven years imprson-
ment.
... Mrs. HAMILTON the venerable widow of the
illustrlous ALEXANDER HAMILTON, died recently in
Washington City.
ia duel touk place IA miles from Columbia, S.
c. on the 9th inst, between PETER GATFNEY and Dr..
DUNCAN W. RAY. GAFFNEY was killed at The second
fre-RAY was untouched.
-. The Meagher Guards, of Charleston have in.
vited Tnos. FRANCIS MEAGIER, Esq, to deliver a
lecturr in that cy-ite proceeds 10 be devoted 10 The
Calhoun Monument. MEAGHER has accepted the in.
vitaIion.
-. Secretary DoDBIN has written a letter TO North
Carolina, declining nomination for the United States
Senate.
-. The Know Nohings have thus far coalesccd
in every part of the North with the Freesoers Illus
staining them forever for all Southern purposes
-. The Georgetown Pee Dee Times says tha, they
are without sheriff in those parts and have been for
some time.
49,. The Charleston Courier contains an obituary
notice of ROBERT CROUCH, said TO be native OF
Edgcfeld District.
OE, dn OH anu we'll KNOWN Gill;
of Augusta, died recently at his residence on the
Sand Hills near that city lie was victim of the
Yellow Fever.
49,. terrible type of Yellow Fever has broken out
in Selma, Alabama.
-. SouLE, our minister 10 Spain, has been pro-
hihi,ed from entering France by Emperor NAPOLEON
Miss JULIA DEEM isacling on the Boston boards
with still increasing success.
-. The Charleston Standard saws that the new
Custom House in that city is progressing slowly but
surely. 1t is about seven feet above the ground.
-. There We're eighty-two vessrs in The port of
Charleston on the 9th inst, as follows: Two steam
ships, twenty-seven ships, tweny-one barks fourteen
brgs and eighteen schooners exclusive Of schooners
under 100 tons bur,hen.
-. The Kansas Herald of Freedom exhnrts its
friends in the East 10 hasten emganis on, for that the
Missourians crowding around Fort Leavcnsworth
in considerable numbers
80. II is slated somewhere that new drill for in
antry is about being introduced into the system oil
| West Point tactics, identical with the one which
originated many years ago belle France for the use
of the Chasseurs de Nncennes.
-. The Yorkville Miscellany tells how that two
gentlemen tehcu y were sentenced at the last Court in
that District TO receive thiryandnne stripes for the
crime of petit-larceny. Their names We're CHARLES
W. Lyons and GEORGE w. Brown. We presume
tho W in either name may stand for Whipping post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-16
we Ree n Yayor.

THE subscribers to The Advertiser must all he
WINGED by this time that are earnestly desrous of
giving them full value received for their annual sub
scrption mopey. We have gone on step by step, for
the last few years, until it would seem that sheet
had gotten to be quite equal 10 tie wants of 4 mere
country circulation. But we are not yet satisfied.
Our desire is 10 place The EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER
in yet advanced position among the papers OF
our country. That we may be enabled 10 du this, We
subscribers, each one by him
SELF and ask them most respectfully, but earnestly, 10
assist US in extending the scope Of our usefulness by
increasing our means of doing the handsome thing.
Between this ans! Christmas, cannot each Of you,
kind readers, procure more additional pay
ing subscribers! We beg you to SLIGHT NOT this
special request. Fifteen hundred Of you. al least,
are gentlemen whose bare recommendation would
lead others to join themselves to the long list of our
subscribers. Will you refuse us this! WE know you
will not BY Christmas, then, we look for large in
crease; and should it come, We'll give you jolly
Christmas number.
n. g. If you to comply with our request,
please do so right off, uh lie you think Of IT,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-16

THE Macon Journal & Messenger says
We are authorized to state, that the Marine
Bank Of Savannah will give $1,000 for he up.
prcIrnsinn and delivery to any Of lis officers o
Samuel D. SroviIl, who abscundrd from ihi.
place on the 29'h ut., with $4,000 of the funds
of that institution. We give below dcscrip.
ton of The person of the fugitive which has
been furnished us by the officers of the Agency
of the Marine Bank in this city:
"ScoviI is 26 years old, feet inches high
has brown hair, light blue or grey eyes, long
fiat head and good forhcad aud weighs l35
pounds. He has lost a tooth from his upper
jaw, and all of his upper front teeth are drtcc.
tive. He speaks and walks quickly. and when
he left was dressed in black pants and dai L
over coat. The sum Of 10000 which he had in
his possession, was principally in $40 bills Of
the Marine and Fire Insurance Bank of the
State nf Georgia.
sour exchanges in this and other States o
the Souh and West, if they copy this paragraph
may enable some worthy person TO detect the
rascal, and to secure the liberal reward which
has been oheEed by the Bank"