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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
Attacks by the sndianS---MOr-
mons Killed:

A number Of attacks, resulting in the
death of many settlers, ere made by
The Indians in September and October
On the 30th of September, says the
News James Nelson, William Luke,
William Reed and Thomas Clark. started
with TWO OK teams, loaded with wheat
to come from Manti to this city. They
encamped about daybreak Of October /,
a, Uni.a Springs, jus, east of Salt Greek
canon, where some Indians killed them
all, and horribly mutila,ed their bodies,
which were brought into Nephi and bu.
ried. On The I'd of October, in Skin,
mish a, Nephi, eigh. Indians were killed
and one squaw and two boys taken pris
oners. On the 4,h of October, John f..
Warner and William Mills were killed
by the Indians, three or four hundred
yards above the grist mil! near Manu-.
On Friday. the l4th of October, at | l ]
P. M, 25 or so Indians attacked a few
men. who were securing their crops al
Summit Creek. and killed and scalped
Feruey +. rindrel; also drove off six
head of cattle and killed two.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
ADDITIONAL BY THE
A TIL A N TIC.

The overland mail brings dates from
Calcutta to 9Th December, The news
from Burmah is contradictory. !, was
said tina, that the Burmese had recaptur-
ed Pogee.
The Russians are reported 10 be al
Khiva.
Trade in India was fair. The insur-
gents had evacuated Annoy. anu the i'm
perlalists were perpetra'lng the most
horrible mlssacte there.
The sailors o. Russia ON leave are
summoned to retu IN to service in March.
A letter from Christina states tina,
Norway has decided cn fitting on, a
squadron of twelve ships, in view oil
The approaching events. Little sympa-
thy for Russia exists among the Nor
wegians.
The enormous rise in the price oil
food caused apprehension. in England
Of riots among the laboring classes
Riots had already commenced in parts
Of Deyonshire. A, Lopham mobs ot
women threatened The bakers in conse.
quence Of raising the price OF bread; also
bands Of men, women and children para
ded the streets and attacked the bakers
shops, demolshing doors and windows.
The market people were also molessed,
and their produce kicked about the
streets. The police was unable TO put
down the urbance; after reports were
spread tina, the soldiers were coming,
quiet was restored.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
WASHINGTON, Jan, 81,

The New York Democratic delegates
held a meeting las, night and decided to
oppose the Nebraska bill; the Softs to a
man voted to oppose, and severa! Hards
also.
The Ohio Democratic members of the
House also held a meeting this afternoon;
j, is understood tina, they decided unani,
mously to vote against the Nebraska bill.
1t is saic that the Administration heard
of the New York meeting las, night, and
and advised the speech of Governor
Smith, which was delivered to-day.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
From Washington.
Thirty-Third Congress-First
Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan q.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan y.
SENATE.
message was received from the
President, in answer to Mr. Cass' reso-
luton relative to the character of the
mission of the Pope's Nuncio To the U
nited States. The corresp oRdence shows
that BedlnI, the Popc's Nuucio, on his
way to Brazil, was simply instructed TO
call on the President of the United States
and deliver q letter of congIatulation, ex-
presslve of the Pupe's kindly feeling 10.
wards the people of the Unlted States.
Alter some debate the private calendar
was taken up. Some bills were passed
and the Senate al l0urned.
HOUSE
The House went into Committee Of
the Whole on private bills; large num-
Der reported but none acted upon.
The following is the Pope's letter TO
MIR. Pierce, referred To in Congress to.
day:
Plus TX TO the President Of The United
States:
lLLUsTRIous AND HoNoRED SIR:
Greeting:-As our venera
bic brother, the Archbishop of The bes,
accredited as our Envoy in Ordinary and
Nunclo Of the Apostolic See, near the
Imperial Court of Brazil, b as been d.
rected by US TO visi, those regions of the
United States, we have at the same time
charged him to present himself, in our
name, before Your Excellency, and to
deliver into your hands these our letters,
together with our salutations. and 10 ex-
press 10 you in the Varmest language.
the sentiments we entertain towards you,
10 which he will testify. We take it for
granted that these friendly demonslra-
lions, on our part, will be agreeable TO
you, and least of all do we doubt that
tle aforesaid venerable brother, man
eminently distinguished for sterling quail.
tiles of mind and heart. which charac
terize him, will be received kindly b.
Your Exee!lency; and inasmuch as we
are entrusted by Divine mission, with
the care Of the Lords flock throughout
the world, We cannot allow this oppor,u
nifty 10 pass without earnestly en.realing
you to extend your protection to Calho-
lies inhabiting those regions and shield
them, al all times, with your power and
authority.
Feeling confident tina, Your Exccllen.
cy will very willingly acceeG to our
wishes and grant our request, we will
not fail TO offer up our humble supplica-
lions to Almighty God, that he may be-
stow upon you; lllustrious and Honored
Sir, the gift of his heavenly grace, and
that he shower upon you every kind oi
blessing, and unite US in bonds OF peIfec,
charity.
Given at Rome, from the Vatican
March 81, 1853, in the seventh year OF
! our Pontlficaie.
(Signed) Plus TX.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

.s CoMPLIMENTARy.-ln the appointment
of The select committee TO whom the
House Pacific Railroa bill has been re
ferred, it seems that the western States
have been carefully excluded--nelther
Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois
Wisconsin nor Iowa. having single
member! Such accidents, if accidents,
are reprehensible If designed, il is IN
famous. The committee is composed as
follows:
McDougal. of California; Hamilton OF
Maryland; Cobb. of Alabama; Ewing, OF
Kentucky; Bliss. Of Ohio; Bailey, OF
Georgia.; Washburne. of Maine; Drum
of Pennsylvania: Clark, Of Michigan;
Hunt, of Louisian4 Kidwell, of Virginia;
Valley. of Massachusetts; and Walker,
Of New York.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

Terrible Explosion Of a cartridge Fac
tory on Long Lsimd-Ih Thirty Lives
Lost-.4nOther Fire in Nev York.
New YoRK, Jan. %.
French g. Bills cartridge factory, at
Rownswood, Long Island, exploded
yesterday afternoon, killing nearly ihir-
~ persons. The killed were mostly
boys and girls employed filling cartrid-
ges. Upwards of $4,000 cartridges ex-
ploded. The houses for miles around
were shaken breaking all the windows.
A magazine containing three tons of
powder narrowly escaped. The number
employed generally in the building is
abou. thirty. All that were inside at the
time of the explosion were instantly
killed. Three gills belonging to one
family were all killed.
later accoun, thinks the number
killed exaggerated. The scene is des.
crbed as terrible. No piece larger than
walking slirk can be found, and human
bodies are scattered in every direction.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
Population OF California.

Our present population is composed
of 250,00O America $4,000 Germans.
25, 900 French, $4,000 Cinnamon, 90.
900 of Spanish blood, 5000 miscel-
laneous foreigners. 10000 Indians. and
$500 Negroes Of these about $4,000
are women, and perhaps 80, O00'ch.ldren
We can only estimate the number OF
children. having no reliable statistics up
on that point. According to this estimate,
nearly ,wo.,hirds of the population are
Americans, nearly one third foreign birth,
one thirteenth French, one thirteenth
Germans, one.nine;eenth Chinese, nearly
one eleventh children, and one slxseenlh
Indians. The census taken last fall lep
res euted the population 10 be 264,4 36; but
the Governor. in communicating that doc
ument TO the Legislature, expressed his
belief tina, 3OS. 507 was a more correct
estimate. The census agen! reported
$4,000 Indians; but this was made with
out accurate examination, and we think
it too large. According to the census
there were only 10000 foreigners, but
we know 10 be too small, as there were
nearly that many Germans and French,
without counting the Chinese, Spanish
and miscellaneous foreigners, who were
almost as numerous. The Germans and
French each claim to be moie numei Gus
than we have represented them, and our
estimate is offered, as in the general fea.
lures reliable, and not as exactly correct
in any point, the materials not admitting
exacti,nde.- San francisco Herald
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
QUEBEC, Feb. lst.

About two o'clock this morning, The
Parliament buildings were discovered to
be on fire, and Notwithstanding sentinel
was placed there, the fire was not no.
,iced ill that time, and was too far gone
TO be got under. The fire originated in
the south wing from the furnance. Part
OF the valuable library was saved, but
the Literary and Historical Library and
Apparatus were almost entirely con
sumed-loss about $780, O0-insuranc
on building Sl20,000-on Provincial
Library $4,000. 1t is not known what
insurance companies are the losers.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

Independence. Jan. 81.
The Fort Laramie mail arrived at 4

INDEPENDENCE. Jan. 81.
The For, Laramie mail arrived at 4
o'clock this p. NJ, Mr.. X. w. Allison,
the conductor. brings the December mail
from Salt Lake, the January mail not
having reached Laramie on the night of
the 10Th Jan. Mr.. Allison encountered
snow storms for six days. The animals
belonging to the line all broke down.
Mr.. Allison was much annoyed by
the Cheyenne Indians on the way; they
took all the bedding and provisions be.
longing TO the mail company. The Sioux
gave them provisions and were very
friendly.
The Cheyennes and Sioux are com.
ing GU, to make war on the Pawnees;-
several skirmishcs have taken place and
a number of Pawnees have been killed.
The Utah Indians still affirm that Capt.
Gunnison and his party were taken Tor
Mormons, because the Mormons mad
been infringing upon their rights and set
ding upon their best lands.
The weather here is very pleasant.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
P OF S 0 N I N q.
THOUSANDS of Parents who

THOUSANDS of Parents who use
Vermiiuge composed Of Castor Oil. cal
omel, &c, arg not aware that, while they
appear 10 benefit the patient, they are ao-
sualiy 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 d.
rechy 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.
D"Bs not deceiped." 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, 1854-02-09
TO Curtis SYRUP OF SAssArRss.

This article has aow been presented
10 the public suilicien. time 60 be well
tested and pronounced NO HUMBUG. In.
fac, i. defes The world to produce more
eticclual, certain and speedy cure for
coughs, colds, measles. whooplng cough,
bronchitis, splitting of blood and all those
diseases of the lungs for which i, is Sd
highly recommended. rhis syrup Of
Sassalras has now found its way to al.
most every town and neighborhood in
the State and thousands of persons VIII,
have been 50 fortunate as - be saved
from an anslmely grave by this CAFE
PREsERvER are now living monuments of
health TO testify the grea. beneii, i. has
conferred on them. Commence the use
of the Syrup. of Sassafras at the very
first symptoms Of cough or hoarseness.
don't delay, there is danger See adver.
tisement in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
Plus TX.
From the Cleveland Paindealer.
The Nebraska Bill at Washing
w AsHINGToN, Jan. 80.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.
DEAR DEALER.-'I he Senate to day
was crowded with spectators 10 hear
the speech of Judge Douglas on the
Nebraska bill. Mr.. ID spoke with his
usual spirit and power, and was briefly
replied to by Senator Chase and Sumner.
The discussion on this bill, in my
judgement, will occupy agood share OF
the present session. Senators on all
sides are preparing to define their posi-
tons al length and if the fight is over
before summer makes its appearance
they will do well.
Papers here report that the Cabinet is
Unite on this measure, but have yet
10 see evidence TO convince me that this
is so. have good and sufficient reason
to know that the Cabinet has not, nor
can II unite in its approval, therefore The
reports of the news mongers in this par
licular are greatly q, fault.
The Ohio delegations as learn from
from one OF the members, have had a
meeting and counted noses and all but
one or two, at the outside. have deter.
mined to oppose the bill in its present
shape. This | give as matter of his
tory, and to make you acquainted with
the present state of feeling here at pres
ent. Nebraska is the ali absorbing
question, nothing else is talked of now;
even Erie is almost forgotten, and her
mob populace suffered to rest awhile
from the scorpion lash of western men,
bers. Bnt more on this at future
time,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
GREAT ARREST OF CoUNrERFElrERs
AT CHIcAGo.-The Chicago JournuI
Of Wednesday, 25.h inst. says:

GREAT ARREST OF CoUNTERFEITERs
AT CHIcAGo.-The Chicago Journal
of Wednesday, 25;h inst. says:
On Tuesday last, the Sheriff and his
officers with posse accompanying, made
a descent upon canal boat lying a. the
dock near the foo, of Wells street, and
arrested Alexander Harrington, a man
named Putnam. Captain Clark, and a
women who has been living with the la,
Ter. A thorough search of their quarters
revealed large amount of counterfeit
gold coin, with all the apparatus fol
manufacturing the same, milling tools
dies, and the various chemicals for wash
ing and galvanizlng coin. in short com.
ple,e counterfeiting establishment, which.
it is supposed has heen doing good
business during the past winter. The
parties are all OF them known to be con.
nected with gang who have put large
amount OF their spurious manufacture
into circulation within the past few
months, and were all of them witnesses
for the defence in the cases on trial for
counlerfeiting during the last term oil
Court. Harrington's father is now lying
in Jail awaiting his trial for perjury com.
mitted during the same trials. The case
comes before the Grand Jury to-day
and the facts when brought TO light will
probably reveal combination TO violate
and Sc. in defiance the laws, only to be
overcome and defeated by the vigilance
and energy Of such an array of officers
as our city can boast of at the presen,
time.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
The Reason why il Succeeds.

The Mustang Liniment has attained
its enormous popularity. and almost uni
versal use, simply because it gives better
satisfaction, accomplshes more good. re-
lieves more pain, and heals more wounds
and sores than any other preparation
ever before offered to the afflicted. Ey.
cry bottle that is used speaks for itself
-,ells its own tale in the relief it gives.
and the cure it effects. And then one
who has suffered perhaps, long years
with pain, without hope of relief and
finds in this Linimen. an almost ins,an-
taneous remedy, cannot help bu, speak
in its praise, and recommend it in the
hishcs, terms 10 all that he sees suffer.
ing. 1t needs no other Recommendation
Than a trial.
See advertisement. in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC woEDER! IMPORTANT
TO DysPEPTIcs-Dr. Is HoUGHToN's Pep
SIN. The true Digestive Fluid. or Gastric
Juice, prepared from RENNEr, or the Fourth
Stomach of the Ok, after directions of Bar
on Liebig, the great Physiological chemist
by J. 5. Houghton, M. D., Philadelphia
This is truly wonderful remedy for Indi-
gestion. Dyspepsia. Jaundice, Liver COM
plant, Constipation, and Debility, curing
after Narure's own method, by Nature own
agent, the Gastric Juice. Pamphlets, con-
timing scientific evidence of its value, fur
nished by agents gratis. See notice among
Medical advertiser ents.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
st. Louis Market.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 81.

ST. Louis, Jan. 81.
FLOUR-We quote supeIfine, guar
anteed, a, 81. city extra SIS SO TO SO.
WHEAT-Yes,erday 1000 bush.
els of red and white wheat offered at
las and l50c, to arrive, exclusive OF
sacks.
CORN SO TO SIC, according TO ac-
iual Gales.
OArS-40 TO 4lc per bushel.
BEANS-White. prime, 81 10 per
bushel
GROCERIES-Inactive-cofee i2a
and sugars to A..
PORK-Mess pork brings Sl2 so,
lard IS TO SIC. Nothing done in bulk
meats for some ,ime-4, and 6c are
the nominal rates.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

A PATRIOTIC PROPOSITION "A CORES
pondent in Charleston suggests that a
,riumphal arch be erected 10 the memory
Of Gen. Warren, on the southwest front
Of Monument Square, "on the keystone
of which shall stand in bronze. the fig
ure of Warren. Aanked by four eagles
with extended wings--looking east. west,
north and SOUTH"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

n The Richmond Wing, is opposed
to the State Of Visginia purchasing Mt.
Vernon. The indications are - nei,h-
e. the government Of the United States
nor the State Of Virginia will purchase
the house of Washington. but that is y u
fall into the hands of strangers, and BE
made public show ground. or resekt
for idlers. Bad. is il not!
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

gIt is said the Hon. John Mclean
received a letter some days since from
General o. Hinton, who was then at The
Sandwich Islands asking him to inter
fere for his freedom, which Of course,
his Honor could not do. as he is now a
fugitive from justice.
A gentleman who saw him, says, 'he
looks very old and broken down, and
very anxious to return 10 the United
States, and looks but lille like he did
three years ago. Truly the way OF
the ,ransgressor is hard.-U ashington
Star.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
Stockholders Meeting.

The time for said meeting is changed
TO Wednesday. March LIST, 1854. 1t is
very important ,ha, every Stakeholder
in this county should come forward i'm
media,ely and sign proxies. and thereby
empower the Delegates to cast their votes
q. that meeting.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
az There will be an ex.raordin asys

n There will be an extraordiRafye-
clipse OF the sun on the 26ih Of May
next, such an one as none but the older
inllabitants have Witnessed. Il will be
similar to The great eclipse Of 1906
since which time there has been none
resembling il neafesa hsn tina, of 1890.
where $500 Of the sun was OBJ.
secured.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

3 GREAT DEsTRUCTIoN.-On the 10Th
nlt.. one hundred and fifty sacks of dead
&uers. in al nine hundred and forty, two
bushels of correspondence were burned
by the Post Office Department a, Wash
ington.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
to BcWare!-Call forJ. l.. CUR

IT'S Mamaluke Eminent and take NJ
other. The country is now flooded
with BASE CoUNTERFEITs of the most
worthless kind; don't be deceived. Cur.
It's Imminent has stood The test for sev.
eral wears so that every family has now
become fanilia: with il and know whn,
To expect from its use. Notice whether
J l.. Curtis name is signed on ,he
wrapper of each bolsle as none other are
genuine. This valuable medicine is for
sale in every town in the State.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
FAYETTE, Mo-, Jan. 81.

The college buildings, occupied by
the Howard High School, were burned
down last night No lives lost. The
books, apparatus. library. and one fine
piano, were lost. The boarding house
is safe. Arrangements are made for the
school to go on in the churches.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

10 Nathaniel Shelly, Esq, was CON-
planning that some one had insulted him,
by sending him letter addressed to
MAT Shelly"
Why said a friend, Il don't see
anything insulting in that Nat is an
abbreviation for Nathaniel
Il know IT, said the lille man, "but
blast his im?udence! he spelled j. with
a G-Guat!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
s The unprecedented succesa Of DR.

q The unprecedented success of DR.
Urban's Ann-Bacchanalian iustifies Us
in recommending il to all who are afflic,.
ted with tina, terrible DISEASE for which
!. is designed as a remedy. We are
assured II is fully wha, tits represented,
and that in the hundred ami ,housands
Of cases where i, has been used, not
single failure has occurred. See adver-
,isement in another column.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

~ During November and December,
3 900 barrels of flour came over the
A tia n,ic and ST. Lawrence Railroad, to
900 barrels of which were
United States flour. and the remainder
Canadian.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

GA train OF lor.y-iwo cars arrived at
Cincinnati from Columbus, over the CO.
lumbus and Xenia g. Little Miami rail
ways, on the 9Th ull., having on board
3.764 hogs, weighing in all about one
million two hundred thousand pounds.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

n The N6M Y ork Herald says tina,
Martin Koszsa isDow in the city Of New
York, in a state o. utter des,itution. and
that an appllcasioW had been made at that
Office on his behalf for re,,y clerkship
worth five dollars week.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
~ Kossu,h has written 10 New Y or

n Kossnth has written TO New York
that he had postponed his departure 10
Cons,a n.inople, in order to make come
further preparations. lie says he has
been invited by the Turkish Government
and that provision will be made TO trans
port .hither from the United States all
Hungarians who may desire 10 go.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

II The Boston Atlas, Of Monday.
says Capt. Low, of the bark Kilby, is
so dangerously i'll. caused by incessaat
toll, al. to be unable 10 speak.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

JUDICIAL APPoINTMENT.-It affords
US pleasure 10 say that our distinguished
,ownsman J C. HALL, Esq, has been
appointed one of the Judges of the Su.
preme Court OF this State, vice Judge
Kinney resigned.-Buriington Tel.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

uS. Brady was on Monday week
ago, elected Mayor Of Wheeling. A
vote was taken a. The same time on the
license question and resulted against Ii
cense by majority of 33l.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
New Advertisements.

See The advertisements of Child, Pratt
e. Co., and p. l.. e. H. Van Deventer
e. Co., of St. Louis; Trust Sale; eau.
ton; Farm for Sale, and Omumwa MUIR
serv.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09

e. Read the advertisement of Ayers
Cherry Pec,oral. There are statements
of no ordinary interest to all SO unfortu-
nate as In be afflicted with the difficulties
ii cures.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-02-09
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Jan. 81.

There are about 1900 emIgran,s on
boats--all doing wel.-very little suffer.
ing for wan, of provisions. Considerable
sickness among them.