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Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
New Y ork, Aug. 25.

The Aspinwall Courier communicates
the following information in relation to
Col. Kinney and his party: We learn
that Col. Kinney and his party are in
fine spirits and have bson joined by con.
siderable reinforcements. They are re-
ported as quiet. well disciplined persons,
paying in cash for every thing they re.
ceivc. and in every respect conducting
themselves in the most orderly manner
by which they have ,hus far gained the
good will Of the people Of Grey town.
II is said Col. Kinney in,ends removing
into the interior soon, 10 confer with the
authorities Of Nicaragua end possibly TO
offer them his services in case q war
should break out between that country
and Costa Rlca. which is at presen. am
sicipated. We are told that Col. Kin.
ney intends to visit the Isshmus by The
mex. steamer if possible, with what OBJ
ject we know not"
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
To q Patrons.

During the next two months we shal
be absent. During that time the Cou
rier flee will be under The charge Of Mr.,
FOREMAN, who will attend to the edi,o,
ria! and business department. Of the pa.
per. and receive ard rectip, fol. none u
due US. In leaving the paper in Mr.
F.'s hands we feel assured our patrons
will suffer no loss, as he is amply quail
fed TO discharge the duties usually in.
cumben, upon US, with entire s~atisfac
tion to all concerned.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
ERRArRA.-In our .Wayside Notes.

ERRATRA.-ln our "Wayside Notes
OF last week, some errors were commit
mis.ed by the compassion. In speaking
Of the English Tavern the type made
US say it was kept by Messrs. Hill H.
Bayliess," when i, should have been
Messrs. Hill e. Bay.iss. There were
several other typographical errors which
the reader will easily see and make al
lowance for.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

The ELEcTIoN.-It is difficult TO ar
rive At the exact majority for the Amer
q ticket in this State. as no Stale Off
GERS were elected at the recent election.
But from all that we can learn the ma
iority will be some where near 4OOO.-
In August and November 1856, il will
be nearer double that number.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
1sT',1li
ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YoRK, Aug. "a.

New YoRK, Aug. "a.
The steamer North Star arrived al
this porn this morning. She brings one
days later advices from Europe. She
left Southampton on the evening Of the
ll,h. The North Star brings 100 pas
sengers.
THE BALTIC.
Advices from the Baltic state tina. the
Allied fleet was drawn up in front OF
Sweaborg on The morning Of the 7th.-
The bombardmen, was TO commence on
the same eyening.a
The London Times contains o leader
on the projected bombardmen, Of Swea
borg, evidently written in nj very hope.
ful spirit a. 10 the resul, Of that event.
After re- ierfing TO the very little thai
has been accomp,i. he'd in that ses, il
says tina, after all ihe real worth OF the
Baltic fleet is in the blockade, end the
e~fTec,unl accomplishment Of that pur-
pore is of no small importance, even u
Admiral Dundas does moi destroy Swea
borg or Cronsiadt. Il has. however,
created great reliance on that officers
discretion and ability. bu: nevertheless
warns lis readers not TO expect TOO much.
THE CRlMEA.
The second edition Of the London
Times contains Paris correspondence oil
Friday.
Nothing importan, from the Crimca.
The bombardment Of the bas.ione three
TO five continued but without result
The Allies new batteries were MOTTO be
unmasked till the general bombardmen,
Grea. activity was displayed a, all points
Of the Crimea. The Russians were for
,ify ing Z rabia and Gene,chi by land and
by sea. The Russians at kars were
preparing TO open their first PARALLEL or
the 18th Of July.
DIPLOMACY.
Ii was minated at Paris that Count
Buol had received a declaration. on ,ht
part of England and France that they
did not wish by new negotiations &c
forcs,all the more decisive events Of the
war.
II is said hat Gen. Le.ang's visit &c
Vienna 10 connected with an arrange.
ment to open lines Of march for the AL
lies in the princiralities.
THE TURKISH LOAN.
In the House of Lords on Friday ev.
ening, Lords Montague and Grey ob
iected to the terms OF the Turkish loan
as throwing all the ~pecuniary burden or
England, and as OF a nature to lead to I
Misunderstanding both with France aRd
Turkey.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

= BRADSHAW & ANDERSON have re-
moved their shop acros the street ints
Gillaspy's new building. Quite an i'm
provement on their old location.
BY the way, we also observe a Ds
guerresn apparatus ia their room, under
she control Of Mr.. A. The specimen
exhibited are unobjectionable, and We
advise our friends, who may desire pic
lures, to give him acall.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
n The "~Indianola Republican

n The 'Indianola Republican,, is
the title of a new paper recently started
al Indianola Warren Co., by JOHN w.
MuRPHy. recently Of the Oskaloosa
Herald. Il 10 a very tine looking sheet,
and will be well conducted. L. 10 "Inde-
penden. in all ,hings-neuiral in Moth
ing" We hope il may receive the pat.
ronage it deserves.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

LAND WARRANTs.-The price Of Land
Warrants have been tending upwards I'm.
til the highest possible point has been
reached, and a reaction has already
commenced. Last week we said 10 our
friends-"A word to the wise 10 suAi.
%cieul," A few improved the chance by
taking the hint, and ob.aiLed a good
price for their Warrants -,hoss who did
no. had better nov improve the lime be-,
fore the market further receies. The
demand a. present in not equal TO the
supply. We now quote as follows. viz:
Buying $l.lO per acre Selling ST..
IL per acre. Mompson's Reporter iih
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
The ST. L.onis papers state ,ha

n The ST. Louis papers state tina,
over ten thousand dogs have been killed
by the dog marshals Of that city. The
Mirror adds, another campaign like the
present and the race will become nearly
extinct. A remarkable fac, in this con-
nec,ion 10 that the price of sausages has
mol, come down any. though we are no,
informed as to whether il has anything
TO do with the rise Of pepper and cage.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

A BIRD IN THE CAGE.-A drunken
fellow named Wells, was brought down
from Eddyville on Monday. and CON-
mi.ted to Jail for 30 days, for a viola.ipn
Of the liquor law and yiotous and obscene
conduct on the public streets.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Public Land Sales.

The following is a statement, Of the
number Of acres of the public lands sold
for cash, and the amount received a, the
land Offices in twelve States and three
Territories:
Sale Of Public Lands and Talue Re,
received for Year ending June 30, 1855.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

n A press Of Job Work and out door
business has prevented us from giving
the editorial department much attention
this week. Next week there will be q
new hand at the bellows, and as a "new
broom always sweeps c%leau," amends
will be made for any lack Of interest in
to-day's paper.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Work Commenced.

We learn that the constructors on the
Dams at Pennington, Keosauqua and
Pitsburg. have commenced. When shall
we hear that the Contractors have COM
meuced work at Ottumwa?
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
ST. LOUIS Aug. IS

Salt Lake dates to July LIST are receiv-
ed. The prospects Of a famine are still
increasing; third crop of grain has been
destroyed. Hon. L. Sharer. one of the
Judges Of the Territory. was found dead
in his bed on the morning of the 29,h
June. He was buried with great cere.
mOny,
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
NASHVILLE, Aueust %.

The extensive paper mills Of w. S
Whitman, nine miles from the city, were
entirely consumed BY fire yesterday
morning. Loss forty two thousand dol
lars. Insured for fourteen thousand.-
Mr.. Whitman will Immediately rebuild
On . much larger scale.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
ST. Louis, Aug. 23J.

~ A/OUAos avg <oo'
A mass meeting Of the Free Soilers
was hello at Lawrence, Kansas territory,
on the I4,h inst. Over 600 persons
were present. Gen. Schuyler presided
assisted by the usual number OF Vice
Presidents and other officers.
Strong resolutions were passed 6c
nouncing the election of the 3Olh OF
March as a grea, outrage denying the
legality Of the legislature now sitting with
p~retensions 10 power to enact laws for
the territory, ~pledging themselves to re
sist it's enactmeD.s and recommending
The State constitution with a view 10 i'm
mediate stste organization and applica-
ton 10 the mex congress for admission
into the Union az q State.
Resolutions OF thanks to Gov. Reeder
were passed.
1t was unimously resolved agreeably
10 the recommendation Of the Territorial
Free State Executive Committee a con
y~ention be called of Ave delegates 10
each representation appointed in the sew.
eral districts to meet at Big Springs on
the 9Th OF September for the purposes
recommended and such other action AZ
may be deemed necessary.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

A Ngw SToRE.-We see that a new
store has Seen opened IN the old Carter
stand. Il will doubtless be advertised IN
in due season.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Elections.

ALARAMA.-The National In~iell;gencel
says that the new delegation is compos.
ed as follows:
/. Percy Walker, X. N.
2. Eli Shorter. Dem.
3. james F. Dowdell, Dem.
4. Sydenham Moore, Dem.
S. Wm. r. Smith. X. N.
6. w. r. w. Cobb. Dem.
7. Sampson w. Harris Dem.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
CO NJ MUNICATIONS.
For the Demoine Courier.
MILKIN'
by JEREMIE

by JENNIE
ritten durin a short stay in Ottumwa.
stood at my cobwebbed window
After a cross-grained sleep,
The morning was dark and dismal
The mud was shockingfy deep,
The rain was falling in torrents,
The streets were just like seas,
And the natyves were stalking up and down
With the water above their knees.
looked up at the sky above me,
And down at the mud below,
And I thought that this one-borse world o
Is only a cattle show.
And ! thought that this city, ottumwa,
Is but a small village at best,
With people from every part of the world,
Mixed up in a terrible mess.
With bulldogs, and D%utchmen, and terriers
And lawyers, and quacks, and noise,
And fever and ague, and q%uinine,
And Irish, and bed-bugs, and boys.
And while / stood at the window,
Thinking over life's hopes and fears,
saw a sight that was mournful,
And worthy an angels tears.
A cow in the street before me
Stood meekly chewing her cud,
And a meek-looking woman beside her
Was squatting down in the mud,
o, the house that this woman lived in,
Was a very decent brick:
But the man who lived there with her,
Must have have been a very poor stick.
For I saw him there in the parlor,
Perusing the latest news,
His head looked just like a fy-brush,
His feet were guiltlcss of shoes.
His face was harsh and wrinkled,
He was putting a penny cigar
And he never opened his ugly mouth,
But when he wanted to swar.
Then it seemed that in this awful, world
Another screw was loose;
That man was araging animile,
And woman an old gray goose.
And Thought of this mighty alluvial West
OF chivalry and fudge
How the words s'my honey" s.my angel"
Mean only a petticoat drudge,
l turned away to hide the tears
That were just beginning to ooze,
And muttered, "Id give, to reform the world
Every one of my ancient shoes"
81 would give my dilapidated shoes,
And a Bungtown copper beside,
That man once more had his manhood high,
And woman her ancient pride"
Soap Creek Aug. %.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

UThe Ohio riveris in excellent boat
ing condition according to the Cincinnati
sst3azette. This Is unusual for this sea
o Of she year. Il will probably remain
up for the remainder Of the season.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
For the Demoine Courier
"VindeX" and his Logic.

"The principal address delivered in
the grove near Onumwa The other day.
mus, have eminently suggestive to have
originated tbs incoherent article over the
above signature in the last Courier
The ideas Of said article lack definite.
ness, the Syntax is not at all symmetrical,
while the logic, far from being acute and
searching, IS very lame and faulty
What, for instance, is meant by the as
s~ertion that the Roman State by a per-
ffctly natural process has gi,en 10 the
world just such a thing as the Romish
Church. Is Rome under the Emperors
mean. by Roman State : OF Italy in the
anomalous condition tina, succeeded the
fall of the Empire. If the Empire
gave the Romish Church did j, o also
give the world the Greek Church =
And, if go, ale both '.peyfectiy natural
results. If both '.peys:tiy NATURAL re-
sul.s, why the difference!
We do not know who "V;ndex' is
but we do know that his mind is not re
markably clear on the points al issue
Perhaps if his drift were obvious. we
should see no reason for difference in our
mutual opinions, but until i. is so, we
mus. plead guilty to a little wholesome
conservatism on the matters preached in
his communication. May We hope tina.
by another week lis ideas will have
gained sufficient .ransparency..to in,elligi-
BILE to readers of ordinary comprehen.
sion. LOCATOR.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

~ The "Miners' and Msnufacsureis'
Bank" Knoxville, Tenn, has stopped
the redemption Of ito issues. Look out
for the Tennessee and Georgia Wildcat
notes; there il no responsibility abous
them.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

AZ A musician in giving notice Of an
intended concert al Cleveland, Ohio,
said "a variety Of other songs may be
expected. too tedious 10 mention.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
NORFOLK, Aug. Is.

The Yellow Fever is still increasing.
Mayor Woods has been attacked by il.
During the % hour ending noon TO day
there were lie deaths.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
REMOVED.

6T The COURIER PRINTING OrrrcE Ia,
s ssr.. ' emo, alt; iJs1 b, sl Sma s,0, x, 9 ~ .,r =. "'a0e'
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

n See the Advertisement Of J.H
WEsTcoTT. Book Binder. al Keokuk.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

a The Obey (Ill.) Republican sage
there 10 = man in that town 20 dirty The
assessor puts him down AZ "real estate
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Soft Shell Convention.
SYRACUSE, Aug. %.


j. w. Lyon called the convention 10
order and proposed Augustus Schell Is
temporary chairman. Carried.
Ii was moved that Messrs. Hoskins
and Cook be a committee to wal. upon
Mr.. Schell, and inform hin. of his cleo.
tion as temporary chairman. Mr.. Ma.
few proposed an amendment that the
committee repor. on the 4ih Of July mex
amendment not acted on. motion car.
ried.
IL 40 p. M. Mr.. ScheIl took the
chair. Messrs. Nafew aud Wilcox were
appointed temporary Secretaries. Mr..
Schell, after taking the chair congratulate
ed the convention upon the patriotism,
OF which their principles were based
and by which the Union was preserv
ed.
He also observed that the Democratic
party is now as ever agains. sumpturary
laws, and against distinction on account
of birthplace.
l, was moved that a committee OF eighI
be appointed by the char to seIec, per
nanent officers Of the Conven,ion-car
ried.
The following were appointed: Brown
Of Olsego; Sickles, Of N. Y Cooper
Of Kings; Pearson, of RenseIler; Lester
Of Saratogs; Earle. of IIerkimer; Sew.
mour Of Livings,on; and Osborn, Of Cha
ulauque.
Goe and Birdsall. of Wes,chq ster. both
claiming seats, a committee was appoint
cd. 10 decide the question, whereupon the
Convention adjourned to 3 p. M. l0O
delegates are present.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
AB CT

Of the assessment of WapeHo County.
bma. for the year 1855, as made and
returned By the Township assessors
Property No. Value.
Noof acres of land, 242,2S2 sl,l9s, 452
Valuation of Town
Lots, 242 9OS
Horses, 3,474 l76 936
Mules e. Asses, l07 1920
Neat Cattle, fO,9l7 1879
Sheep, $3.50 l0.444
Swine, 29,38O IS, sos
Capital employed in
Merchandise, 9l,7ll
Capital employed in
Manufactures. a,499
Carriages and Vehicle Of every
description, l.4l4 5l,7S9
Monies and Credits, 1888
Taxable Furniture, 1895
Stocks or Claims in any Corpora
ton or Company, 4,454
Boats or other vessels, 400
Annui,ies, 2l3
Ferry Franchise, 54s
Total Valuation, 50, l6S, 039
Polls, 1850
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

The following communication was de.
signed for our paper week before las.
but as the author die not send in his real
name till this week. i, could not appear
sooner:
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-07-13
Good.

A traveller once arrived at a village int
after hard days travel, and being very
tired, requested room TO sleep in; but the
landlord said they were entirely full, and
that it was utterly impossible to accommodate
bim-that his wife had to sleep on the sofa
and himself on the floor; but be would see
what his wife would do for him. The good
woman, on being applied to, said that there
was room which he might occupy, provi
ded he would agree to the conditions, viz
to enter the room late in the dark, and
leave it early in the morning. to prevent
scandal, as the room was occupied by q
lady. This he agreed to do. About two
O'Clock in the morning an awful noise wa,
heard in the house, and our friend the
traveller was soon heard tumbling heels
over head down stairs. Our landlord, on
arriving at the spot, inquired what she mat
ter was. The traveller calculated, as soon
as be was able to speak:
"Oh, Lord! that woman's dead!"
81 know that" replied the landlord, "but
how did you find it out?"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-07-13
African Iasons.

The Grand Lodge of the African Mason,
of the West, has recently been in session
at Indianapolis. fifteen Lodges being repre-
sented, two from New Orleans, three from
Cincinnati, and one from each of the follow
ing cities: Chicago, Cleveland, Indianspo-
lis. st. Louis, Richmond, Terre Haute,
Madison Zanesville, o., and Louisville.
The Officers of the Grand Lodge for the
ensuing year, are:
VIM, Darnes. of Cincinnati, G. W. M.
John G. Britton, Indianapolis, D. 6. WIN.
D. G. Harris, of Cincinnati, G. Sec.
Geo. Peterson, of Cincinnati, G. Treas.
VIM. D. GOf, of Cincinnati, 5. W.
John Carter, of Madison, G. W.
Wm. Sanders, Of Cincinnati, G. T.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-07-13

a
discordant rimifcations Of the Post Office,
and efeeis! state Of things ibai-rendered
one Of the hitherto insxplieabls depart
nents clear and uBequiYocal. f
On the accession OF General Harrison 10
The Presidency, Mr. Whiltslsev acceRted q
controlling Office in the Post Office Depart
meni, under Mr. Francis Granger: and,
held it ill several months Of Mr. TYlel's
administration had faded away. Being re-
quired to do things inconsistent with bis
sense Of right, an6 in violation Of what he
deemed bis duty to the country, TO dignity
and offensive in the eyes ofcommo0 justice.
be threw up his commission and returned.
to private life. We have reason to know
that, when Mr. Polk acceded 70 the Presi
dency. he auxiously sought the services of
Mr. Whitielsey, although that gentleman
was politically opposed TO the party he led,
but v as not able to secure them. - as
After the close Of the Polk adminislra-
ton, Mr.. Whittelsey was appointed 10 The
Office of First Comptroller Of the Treasury
-an Office Of infinite power, responsibility,
and labor, requiring the most iHcessant toll.
allied to pre-eminent talents
On tho accession of General Pierce to
the Presidency, Mr.. Whiltelsey sigui6ed q
desire to resign, and once more return to
bis domestic 6reside in Ohio The Presi-
dent did not think fit to dispense With The
services Of an officer who had proved him
self capable, honest, and faithful, beyond al
most every other man who has held sim
liar station; and, Mr.. Whittelsey consented
TO remain. He still holds The Office Of First
Comptroller of the Treasury.
Though well advanced in years, Mr..
Comptroller Whittelsey still enjoys glo-
rious green old age. He is well on to
three score and ten years, though to The
common observer be does not seem to be
Eve and fifty. Throughout bis life. though
he has often been engaged in the ihickess
of political strife. he has slwsys made truth.
and duty. and integrity. his polar stars;
aud. has not, we believe. in this vide world,
a solitary foe.-N. Y. AEGs. - -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-07-13
EmhIemntic CoIors.

In very early art, we find colors used in
a symbolical or mystic sense; and, until the
ancient principles and traditions were Who'll
y worn oat Of memory, or set aside by the
latter painters, certain colors were appro-
pirate to certain subjects and personagos
and could not arbitrarily be applied or mis-
applied. In the Ole specimens Of stained
glass, we End these signi6cations scrupu-
! lousy attended to. Thus:
White, represented by the diamond OF
silver, was the emblem Of light, religious
purity, innocence, virginity, faith, joy, and
life. Our Savior wears white after his res
direction. In the Judge, itiudieates integ-
rity in the sick man, humility lin the wo-
man, chastity. It was the color consecra-
ted to the Virgin, who. however, never
wears white except in pictures Of the As
sumtion.
Red, the ruby. signifed Ere. divine love,
the Holy Spirit, heat, or the creative pow
er and loyalty. White and red roses ex-
press love and innocence. or love and wis
dom, as in the garland with which the an
gels crowned st. Cecilia. In bad sense,
red signifies blood, war, hatred and punish
ment Red and black combined were the
colors Of purgatory and the devil.
Bfae, or the sapphire, expressed heaven
the armament, truth constancy, fidelity
Christ and the Virgin wear the red tunic
a ID the blue mantle as sign;fying heavenly
love and heavenly truth. The same colors
we're given 10 st. John the Evangelist, with
this difference, that he wore the blue tunic
and the red mantle; in later pictures, the
colors are sometimes red and green.
Yellow, or gold, was the symbol of the
sun; of the goodness of God, initiation. or
marriage, faith, or fruitfulness. In pictures
of the apostles. St. Peter wears a yellow
mantle over blue tunic. In bad sense,
yellow signifies Inconsistency jealousy, deceit; /;
in this sense it is given to the traitor Ju-
das, who is generally habited in dirty yel-
low.
Green, the emerald, is the color of spring;
of hope. particularly hope in immortality /;
and of victory as the color of the palm and
laurel.
Violet, the amethyst, signi6ed love and
truth; or, passion and suffering. Hence it
is the color often worn by the martyrs. In
seme instances our Saviour, after bis resur-
rection, is habited in violet instead of a
blue mantle. The Virgin Msgdalene, who
as patron saint wears the red robe, as pen
itent wears violet and blue, the colors of sor-
row and constancy. In the devoiionalrepre-
sentation of her by Timeteo della Vita, she
wears red and green, the colors Of love and
hope.
Black, expressed the earth--darkness,
mourning, wickedness, negotiation, death
and was appropriate to the Prince Of Dark
ness. In some old Illuminated MSS, Je-
sus, in the temptation, wears black robe.
White and black together. si6nify purity of
life, and mourning or humiliation: hence
adopted BY the Dominicans and the Carme-
lites.