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Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

W." SOWAs OVss Ne
The American Express Company,
offer q reward of ten thousand dollars
Tor the recovery Of EST. 900 in gold re.
Gently stolen during its transmission from
Dubuque TO This city. and an additional
5000 for the arrest and conviction OF
the persons concerned ,heseln.
An arrival from Port az iPrincs 70
ports that yellow foyer prevailed there to
an Alarming extent, oil vessels tina, had
remained in port any length Of time had
lost from two 10 six men each. The
big Gen. Taylo. lost all hands excep,
one boy. A French barque lost two en-.
tire crews and two captains and has sail.
ed in charge offs Sd captain, and all the
foreign vessels los, most all their crews
A letter from Havana by tho Black
Warrior states that the u. s. Consul q,
Ma,amoras had struck his flag aud lef.
his port in consequence Of some mis-.
understanding with the Governor Gen
eral.
The Black Warrior brought some
$4,000 from the Spanish government
an indemnity 10 Tho owners of tha'
steamer loT:her detention eighteen months
ago.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

a As we are daily looking for the
return of The editor of the Courier 10 his
home and his tread. mill duties, the pre-.
sent will be, perhaps, the last number
issued under III supervision. Az ouI
acquaintance with the readers Of the
paper has been very short. vi hope ouI
loss will NOT be seriously felt by the
community. W. cannot vacate the saise.
tum, however. without indulging an exit,
editorial propensity to steal, by informing
the citizens Of the town free Of chargeJ
that we will return 10 on, proper business
painting land will be thankful tor the
patronage we may receive. We are
aware that editing a newspaper IL a low,
contemplate business, next in fact. 70
representing a county in a State legisla
ture. bot we hope, as we diselaim all
malicious or mercenary intentions in our
connection with the Courier. that our
future business may 10. suffer from any
unjust suspicious in the public mind that
we are naturally disposed to relish such
degrading occupations.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11


We have fel, a grea, anxiety /, know
what would be the result, of Col. Kinncy's
runaway expedition to South America.
We were Of the million who anticipated
defeat and Gite disasters for him and his
compatr:ois T; but advices from iha, sec.
'ior Of the world indicate that, instead of
achieving the distinction Of fugitive buc
cancers. and being sho, or garoued by
the authorities in Nicaragua. they are
likely to as,onish the world by building
up, in the shortest time imaginable, a
thrifty, quiet and republican government.
IL was announced, a few weeks since,
that, for five hundred thousand dollar,,
the Colonel had bought thirty million
acres Of land. which, in fertility. variety
Of climate and probable mineral wealth
70 supposed to be superior 10 any other
tract Of equal extent upon the globe. In
addition to this assonia hing intelligence,
we are now advised that the citizens.
native and immigrant, have held a cor.
vention and established a crude form of
governnent,ove, which they have elected
Col. Kinney to preside in the capacity of
Governor ; and that Which exci,es our
surprise the most, is shat the American
Consul. Mr.. Mason. ha, recognised The
new government. The British Consul,
however, is said to have refused to recor.
Mise, upon the ground that the new order
of things was likely 10 confic, with the
rights Of the King Of Mosquito. l, is
also stated tina. the expedition. has bull,
houses. cut roads, planted land, es,ab.
lished a school, \ church and a free
library. Having printing materials, but
no printers in the party, amateurs have
managed TO get out \ paper, which thew
have named Tho Central American"
In the inaugural address Of Governor
Kinney, he declares his intention to de-
mand Of tie United S,ases' government,
indemnity for the deI:ruction Of Grey.
town ; but whether he intends TO whip
Us, all to pieces, il we dom, pay, 10 no,
said.
CO.. Walkers star, TOO. seems 10 be
Frightening. In another part Of the paper
will be fou1d a somewhat, exciting &C.
count Of his battle at Rivas, since which
event he proceeded from San Juan del
Sud 70 Virgin Bay. where he was attack.
ed by Gen. Guardiola, with four hundred
men. The government troops were
handsomely beaten, with a loss OF fifty
men, while Walkers loss was only one
white man and four natives.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11
KANSAS CRY. Oct. 3.

Returns from three Counties show |,
heavy vote for Whitfield for delegate Il
Congress. The Shawnee Indians sup.
ported the pro-slavsry ticket 1t Wyando
The entire vote Of Johnson County
was for Whitfield. Leavenworth Coup.
~ for Winfield. 500, Reeder 2.
Al Willow Spring 100 votes were pol
led, all the Pro slavery candidate. Gov.
Shannon voted the pro slavery ticket,
Ex- Governor Reeder 10 here. There
was no fighting OF tumults at the polls.
Tho free.soilers generally did no, vote.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
Largo Number OF Enlgrants Killed

NEW YORK, Uct. j.
The Steamer Star Of the West, with
q million OF dollars on board. 10 detained
at Quarantine. The cholera prevailed
on board. from which there were twelve
dea,hs on the passage.
The elections were progressing in Ca.
lifornia amidst great excitement and
murderous ARRAYS.
Trade wat less aelive.
Advises tom Oregon state thA The Ia
clans had attacked the emigsans train Al
Devils Gate. and one hu ndfsd aud fifty
emigranis we're slain.
The Legislature Of the Sandwich 10.
lands had reduced ,he. duty Of French
brandy.
The allied fleet reported tia. the Rue.
SLAMS hst evacuated their possessions on
the North west coast entirely.
Col. Kinney il elected Governor ol
San Juan.
In a battle between Capt. Walker and
the Government troops. at Virgin Bay
the latter were defeated. with . loss oil
fifty killed.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

The CAMEL EXPEDITION. "A letter
from the United States store ship Supply
which called from New York 10 the
Mediterranean on an expedition in
search Of eamels states that the Bey oil
TUNE had presented the chief Of The
expedition with two Of the zines. eamels
he possessed, which were accepted with
Acknowledgements 10 tho Presidents
name. Al Tunis the Supply took on
board a beautiful block Of marble from
the ruins Of Carthage for the Washington
Monument, presented BY Dr.. David p.
Heap, son Of our late Consul.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

Hoos.-Con,racts have been made
or November and December delivery
Eat - 25 gross, bps holders are now ask.
ing 81 SO. The Cincinnati Gazette
thinks that the opening rates will reash
81 per hundred net. Packers are no,
willing TO make contracts Al this figure,
and there are no sellers al very much
lower rates. consequently very little is
being done for future delivery.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

IL VIII De seen, 0y the following ex
tract from a .recent editorial in the Lex
ington (Mo.) Citizen, .ha. the people Of
Missouri are anticipating q contest in
Kansas for the maintenance of the laws
o: the late mob, Legislature, Of that
Territory. Not only do The editorials
Of the most Influential papers of the
State indicate a Willingness, nay, an
anxiety, on the part Of the people Of
Missouri to be called upon to march into
Kansas and execute summary vengeance
upon those OF ita citizens who dare ad.
voca,e the cause Of freedom; but, the
highest official functionaries OF the State
seem TO b bidding for leaderships in
the anticipated crusaGe. See, on our
first page, a summary of the address a.
dopted at a Lexington meeting and sign
&C by men Of distinction Of tina. State
Read and reflect:
Kansas Affairs.
The Citizen cop.es an article from the
Republican. giving an account Of the
proceedings OF the Convention al Big
Springs, in Kansas, and sa ~:
II indicates = state of things in the
Territory which could not have been
foreseen by any one not possessing the
gift Of prophecy. We have never had
any confidence in the moral OF political
integrity Of an A5olitionis,, ye, we have
always believed that even Abolilionis,s
had = pretty liberal share Of "discreuon,"
which some esteem the better part of
valor. That the leaders OF the party
would nullify the Constitution. trample
on the Laws, and dissolve the Union, 10
net to be doubted. But how the rank
and file. composed of u~nambi.ious men,
who can gain nothing by change. can
suffer themselves 10 be blindfolded, and
led by such men as Reeder and others,
who openly declare that they will defy
the laws of The Territory, is |. US . mat.
ter Of no smalI surprise. That Cover.
nor Shannon will attempt 10 have the Laws
executed 10 slmoss certain. If Reeder
and his clan Of nulli6ers attempt rssis.
lance. the crisis must come. aud tho :es.
possibility must fall with a fearful ven
geancs on the heads of those deluded
men, who have been brought into the
country for the purpose Of irring up
insurrec,ion and civil war,
Will the legal aushorisies Of the Ter.
ri:ory be sustained! is a question Of no
light import. IL 10 one tina. should be
pEQmp.ly propounded. and gravsly and
solAmnly answered. We cannot ans er
for the administration Of the General
Gosernment-we have no faith in tho
President, but we have an abiding faith
in. The American people, and can safe
~ say they will sssee that the laws are
executed.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

Indian murders and ou,rages are be
coming slarmingly frequent on the 'front.'
iers Of Texas. The San Antonio Texan
Of the 9Th gives a lengthy detail Of them,
mentioning several deaths. The con
Guiding paragraph indicates that the State
authorities are about TO interfere. The
Government Of the u. States ought TO
chastise these border suvages. The Tea.
nm has the following para graphs, which
remind one of The early days Of Kentuc.
KY:
On Wednesday the 29lh ul,., Frank
w. Pesmesky, living on the rancho OF
F. C. Jones, was out hunting oxen 10
the morning, when he saw two Indians
~ he. was returning home. The Indians
being on foot, he proceeded 10 the house
Of Mr.. Miller to give the alarm, SO if pos.
sible to make their capture sure. Not
finding him at home. he took with him
the wife and children and taking she
bottom Of the creex, 90 as TO conceal them
az much ~ possible. they all proceeded
to the house OF Mr.. Jones. AZ they
passed the rancho OF Mr.. Allison, they
gave the alarr OF Indians being in the
vicinity; they then proceeded to collect,
The horses and stock that were in the
vicinity Of The house, when they saw
some fifteen Indians on horseback en-
deavoling TO cut of their resrea. to the
house. Jones and Frank now left their
horses and fled TO the house. The In.
diane now opened the attack upon the
house, coming often within twenty steps
Of il, and they we're warmly received by
the rifles Of Frank AMI Jones. and any
number Of dogs; the women in tho mean.
lime moalcing balls.
The Indians continued uron the move
constantly around the house. and when
. gun vas pointed 81 n OF them. III
would throw himself behind the horse;
and at such times the dogs pulled three
of their horses. aud came near tearing
Them to piece; the other Indians. how.
ever, rescued them. After the attack
had continued about an hour they Loft,
taking fourteen horSes. Some i've or
sx lndians were taken sway before the
conflict ended. anG probably MORALLY
wounded. None Of the parties besisged
were injured. Aher they left some six
~ arrows e collected in the vicinity
Of the house; and probably half as many
are still sticking in the house. where they
had endeavosed 10 shoot into .hs OPEN
ings. and Frank. from whom We have
this information, remarks that they in.
tend 10 let them remain. Here 10 an
instance Of the heroism Of Texas border
life-where we see two man defending
themselves and several women and child
rem from the attack Of fifteen lncians.
who only wanted their scalps.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

SIZE or THE RUSSIAN FLEET Dies
TRoyED AT MISUNDERSTANDING Il
the Courier der Etst Unis. the Ru.sian.
flag counted a. Sebas,opol. in the month
Of September. 1854, seventeen ship five
of 100 guns. the remainder Of 81 guns;
four friga.es of sixty guns; four corvel.es
or briggs; twelve steamships. and eighty.
two ships Of inferior grade; IN all lOe
ships carrying 1900 guns. This colos-
sal armament vas destroyed By The Rus.
SLAMS themselves. 10 prevent j. from fall.
ing into the hands Of their enemies.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

~ See the advertisement, Of MI. J,
HAwLEy. He has received so many
goods tina. he has found i. necessary ,c
enlarge his store room ; and with tina
object in view, masons are busily engae'
cd in tearing down and rebuilding BIZ
rear wall.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

~ A. L. GRAVES. il will be seer BY
referring 10 his advertisement, is some
what anxious 10 guard the toes Of hi,
fellow citizens against the hard fros,s o!
the coming winter. We hope he may
have q good time Of Il.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

TIE MAINE Law IN MAINR.-Ths
Portland Argus mentions that 90 fir %
the returns have been received. but one
person who voted in favor Of tho presen,
Liquor Law, has been returned to the
Legislature. The exception "a the great
revolution made in the Legislature, 10
Mr.. Scammon Of Saco.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

n The Oregon Standard is discuss-
ing the question whether the people Of
that territory, when numerous enough
for q State. ought to seek for admission
into the Confederacy, Of Get up for thsm-
selves IS an Independent. government.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11
COUNTY MUSEUMS.

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knowing tina, there are few families
in the Western States but that possess
greater or less numbers Of natural curios.
i,ies, picked up about their farms. or in
their neighborhoods we susges. to our
brethren Of The Western press the pro.
prie,y OF making an attempt 10 colIec.
these matters in the various county
towns, with q view to the establishment
Of a permanent system Of local muse.
ums. OF osseous remains, FOSSIL Tor.
nations, specimens Of mineral deposits
etc., quite enough could be collected in
any county Of the west to exer. a pow
erful influence upon the public mind
lis q fact, worthy Of all accep'a,ion,
that tie student progresses in the acqui
elton Of knowledge just in proportion
as his instructions, are rendered tangible
10 his senses. The school boy will
commit his Lesson with far greater ease
If the text is illustrated by a pictured
representation of the matter taught; as,
in this case, the "mind's eye," and no,
alone a slothful or undeveloped reason.
ing power. is appealed to, and a clear
perception Of the subject is shadowed in
the mind. In geology. minerology and
many other sciences,as botany. en,omol.
cgy, etc., the sense Of touch u quite Al
important an aid to the mind AZ is thai
of sight. However careful the teacher
may be in communicating a verbal knowl-
ecgs Of the specific gravity of . given
ore, the SUDDEN, will acquire, al best, but
. transi,ory perception Of the fact, unless
specimen 10 placed in his hand. This
being true, how very important 10 it that
in , country 80 new and un~develo2ed az
ours. our sons should possess the means
OF becoming iully acquainted with sub.
jscts which may al some day become Of
The utmos. importance to them. In all
probability q want Of proper mineralogi'
cal knowledge 10 10Y keeping many Of
our farmers filling . soil which is but q
thin covering 10 untold mineral wealth
beneath, and which will be uncovered
and iendered productive by their son il
the appropriate means of acquiring that
variety of knowledge is placed within
their reach. And, ~ every family can.
not collect a full cabinet Of it, own, let US
combine; and, by derosising our curiosi-
ties in some one convenient place, ecure
the next best thing, which is a county
cabinet.
A geologist Of distinguished abilities
has been employed to make a survey Of
our State, and it is said that he is now
engaged in an examination OF the coun-
ties fronting on the Mississippi. and dur
ing the next season, perhaps. will visit
Wapello among other interior counties.
Nov, il, previous to his arrival, the Cit.
zeas of the different sections Of the coun.
~ will de2osis in n place, such speci'
mems az we have referred 10. which may
be in their possession, they will very
much tighten his labors, and ecufe for
our county a much more thorough over
hauling than i. will be likely, otherwise,
to receive.
Until a nor appropriate place can be
found. we offer our friends the use oil
nj Office, asa depository, and will cheer.
fully aid those who desire our assistance
in preparing memoranda TO accompany
their contributions.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

~ The Missouri Republican is on.
in favor Of Judge Bates OF that State, for
the Presidency.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

Prof. T. G. CUMMINGS will deliver an
address, on Friday evening next, Oct Goth, at 7
o'clock, P. NJ, in the Christian Church, OF.
tumwa. Subject-The spirit Of enthusiasm.
The public are invited to attend.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11
CoLumBlA, 8. c., Oct. 3.

johnson, (Dsm.) 10 elected Governor
Of Georgia by about 5000 minority
There are probably three Americans aad
five ants elected to Congress.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

E Nobody ever used a more certain rem
edy for Colds, Coughs and Consumption than
.4yer's Cherry Pectoral.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

JAcKSONs M166., UcL q.
The yellow fever here 10 very violent.
Nearly all the inhabitants remaining here
are i'll.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

DIED,
On the 9Th October, CLARA, infant daugh-
ter OF ERAsTUs and SEMIEEMIs WAsHpuRS,
aged IL months and 8 days.
Demoine courier., 1855-10-11

valiant, highminded, and Of the pures'
republican sentiments, W. should have
taken Rivas il ths native troops had moi
deserted Us; but 90 il was-53 men were
not able 10 cope with. 600 (Which was The
number the enemy had)-.hough We
made desperate efforts to do 20. and made
U rifles and revolvers veil well. When
We setseased we had nine mon wounded
on the road or We should have zone and
tax q possession Of Virgin Bay. That
was our first intention.
y told you we were 70 get 800 q
month. We have not received any OF
this money yet. nor do | think va shall.
There isa plenty Of land here. ard
We can take what 10 want. The "a,
lives won't do anv good here, and We
should push On our institutions South a.
fast - We can. II the nasives like this.
90 much tho be,es. and il they doa', like
It, no matter--we must rush them on .,
any rate. am AZ fat as a beef. Never
believe otherwise until you hear q differ
ent story from mysel.! W. live a. we'll
a. we can. Our commissary has the
whole country before hing but We are a
ways ready 70 give proper vouchers on
The Government for the supplies We OBJ
tain.
But the people don't ooms 10 our aid 40
they promised. They are valiant when
there is no danger, and when there 10,
they ruc like the devil was affair them
end leave 10 10 do the fighting.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-08-29

CHESTERFIELD CuusTY, Va, Aug /. is99
MESSRS. DOVE &.CO Richmond Last iall . =
wi f my mules turned loose IN the Stable 'atdi
while pla,inr abou, with other mules he Will thu
weight OF hi. Whole body against arse pine al sheet
iron cut,iag hisasef the high ham about ihees
long and fro an inch and II to tw9 inches deef'
The wound was of such a. character as IL soI!ese ne
notice of the Turf o. 10 the papers procured AM
applied il at once to the aud in abnu thfee NfeA
he wa. perfectly well add work aud you cannot per
esivc tho least scar where the cnl was Inaae,
II. a. WlNFREE
T. S-Tbete are many Of injuries TO cat e N
this nechborhood which have been cured by yonr 9rl
OF and. If II any benefit to you, can procure You
man. c, rii6cates THE wHoe nsighbofho1ds say l. tue
II A. WISIREE.
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More News from one of the first Wen
in Henry.
GILLs P,ixr, Henry County. Va,
L., gth iS55

June 9th. 1885.
DEAR SlRS About the 18th of peiember ~
became very much afilctei with ~hai t.ongh IN
old hurt Ia me nf my knees. (the lett one Of long
sanding ct which | ha frequent attacks v l'h
about six or eight days became 80 violent tha 10 sP
vas impns ible In about twenty four hours "as at
tackled in my right hand and wrsi; and IN about t"'f
hours was attacked in my right ankle Mt when I'M
wns under such excruciaing pain as not 10 De "e -
take any rest whatever losing all appel te Tor any ea
of food and in u perfectly helpless con .ion, he
came almost "A derauged man My f1mtly .thha'"R
around n Y bedside mpiorng 81 10 call IN i3slesh'
my lepy was thu If could obtain TIE t'eh sort o
man would ,o So but that had as well die win l'
yer as an nrue Atlcngth consented Tor my s"n 10 Z"
To MIR James A. Crew. merchant, near me- md /"
say to him what my situation was after Ind ted every
rccommeudatl IN posi- lc without the lehsi teneh' TINT
Il he had any thing wl ich he could truly recommend 10
.end il TO me- He bottle OF Dove hhehmhie
Imminent used it rs dntcted and after about So
hours dropped ASLEEP Tor the frat time IN lorif hour.
NV Joints became much swollet. from The tune De
gan To get ease the swelling suagod, aud IN ten my
VA. able Ia attend my business a- usual aeneiimes
nye attacks in nv shouders, use the Eminent ~ be-
FORE with nmedi,te relief by timely application !
think ia most Invaluable remedy and am desifons ith
every ner.on afflicted with the os dreadful seoufge On
earth (Rheu et m should give il a nal.
Yours, truly, &c,
1
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still more News from u Good Man.

SUGAR TRFf, VA. juno Iall ND
NESSRS. DOVE & COL hereby certify TINT Tor
vi years past have been much afflicted with Rheu
nHsm, aud from the frequent use oil yonr Linment
have been almost entirely relieved of the disease.
sell great deal of ii my re'ghbors, and do nj
recolec solitary where hns beeu applied
coidine the directions. of it. hHving lcd Ia afd
relief No family should he without tbs Eminent
regard il of the best remedies tor rheumatism
have tried and with the greatest pleasure do
commend il every family in the world.
Yours truly, J A. CREWS.
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L,OR NEW ORLEANs-virg n
III 10 uiRlanR Linp.-tlrst Hnckct z ls4.t

sail with dispatch The superior fast sail -esas&s
ing. double decked and copper fastened schnoner.
'ELLEN, CAPTAIN JAMES STiwAR now loading and
win sail As above. For balance Of freight IMPLY 10
DAVID & VIM. CURRlF.
Richmond.
P. s. Shippers by this Vessel viii get their goods
por OF destination huff rate of freight cheaper
by any other route, AMI in less tine Insurance
be efeet ted the best Terms. d g. NC.
22-ts
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Ii. STONE
More News Of its Efficacy.

SANDY NtVER, TltityiVbnH N'HhI3l NJ {
June 2nd 1855. !
AIESSRs DOVE& OO.--DtAR SlRs: thereby Gel
wi fy TINT about the first OF last Maichh was al
tackled With Rheumatism of the severest ehara,ter IA
one shoulder and arm tnkng the of entirely from
me- and from which suffered very severe pain Tor three
or four days My san then procured me hoie ot your
Rheumatic Eminent and applied it according 10 the
dir. ctions ON which wa. restored in .ho.t time
and my arm WIS restored full STRENGTH and sigor IN
few days. and earnestly recommend il TO NIL who may
be afflicted with Rheumatism And it is n duty yen
owe to the community urge is use. copy
THONGS iiINDLEY.
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MISCELLAN
NEWS FROM AMELIA.

AMELIA CocNTft jnf. ID CD
NESSRS. DOVE 4 co Last autumn had fsfs
vi 6oe horse injured in Of his hind legs sn lily
a. To cause it TO swell the size of mans head a.
which tried every remedy could near OF thlat o.
,,b,., r.lievioy him 10 the leasi. During the fall the
swelling continued when ya,n MIR Arctef saw II, aud
recommended your Ta6 Oil. procured bottle, and.
in very short time before had used the contents el
one borc the swelling subsidized m You could mi tel
which le, was I'M red lie is veil afd doing al
kinds of farm work.
Very resi- Get ullv,