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For sale or Exchange.
4 N improved Farm-240 prairie, under fine Gull
~ tiyation, with lrst class buildings and many
choice fruit trees, with 80 acres OF wood and tim.
Der land--situated near the Mississippi river and
Railroad, within Ii miles Of keokuk. Will sell
cheap for cash, or will exchange for merchandise
or city property.
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trustees sale.

TruOteoSD sale.
DUBLIC NOTICE 10 hereby given that the
L 10th day Of February next, in front of the
Office Of Charles Mason, in the City Of Keokuk,
will proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash
in hand the foIl3wing real esta te in the County Of
Lee and State OF Iowa, to wit: The fractional
mort h-esst quarter Of section eight t8) in town
ship sixty (67) north, range i've b) west, OF
the Half Br eed Reservation.
Said sale is made by virtue OF Deed OF Trust
from Andrew Oberly to me for the purpose of Sc
curing four promissory notes made by said An
drew Oberly to Samuel F. Miller and Reeves Ex-
ecutors, for the sum Of $144 90 each, with 10 per
cent int crest from the st day Of October, A. D..
1854 md two Of said notes remaining due and UNI
paid; cha II sell all much OF said land 10
necessary To pay tho debt interest and expenses OF
sale. JAMES L. ESTES,
Jan. rs, 1859 d Trustee.
fls0 w. Il. olBORN and Thomas j. Gallagher
| j There IL now on Ole in the Office Of tho Clerk
Of the District Court Of Lee County Iowa, at Fort
Madison the petition Of David A. Danglcr, claim
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dollars on promissorp note executed by him To
! Alexander Johnston, and endorsed, and against
Thomas j. Gall Cher the foreclosure OF mortgage
given by him to secure said noto on lands in Lex
County, Iowa, which note and mortgage are now
the property OF plaintiff.
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before the second day If the May term Q859) Of
said court judgement and decree will be rendered
| as asked in the petition.
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The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13
Agricultural Meeting.

At a regular meeting of the Jasper
County Agricultural Society, held in the
Court House at Paulding, on Monday.
llth of April, the following proceedings
took place:
Rev. DRURY SuHRALL, President Of the
Society, took the chair, and called the
meeting to order.
The Secretary being absent, JonN G.
MARKHAM was appointed Secretary pro
tempOre.
Messrs. John F. Thompson. n. Barnett.
and Peter Palmer, paid the initiation fec
Of one dollar, and became members Of the
Society.
The committee appointed at a previous
meeting to make out a premium list for
the next fair. made their report, to the
effect that the premium list of last year
be adopted for the coming fair, with the
amendment, that the second class premi-
ums shall receive half of the amount
awarded to full premiums.
A special committee was appointed to
EANNAAN EAVhAANa AIfbAA WHICH W lApltl Tic
next fair-the following gentlemen COM
pose the committc: Mossrs. W. II. Ed
monson. b. Thigpen, Thos. W. Grayson,
Adam Ulmer. J. b. Cough, J. l.. Sansom,
and the President Of the Society.
II was resolved that the next fair be
held on the Sd Wednesday Of October,
A resolution was passed requesting the
Secretary to furnish a copy of the By
Laws TO the President Of the Society.
The following resolution offered by Mr..
Grayson, was adopted:
Resoircf, That all specimens Of seeds
or grain exhibited as samples shall be in
quantities not less than one gallon, and
said samples TO be given to the Society af-
ter the fair, for distribution, if they re.
ceivc n premium.
No further business appearing the So
ciety. on motion, adjourned TO its next
regular meeting.
DRURY SUMRALL,
Chairman.
4 a. M.Buu.u
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13
DExooR,r,o MEETING IN CL,Rxr-Our

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLARKE.-OuT
democratic brethren Of Clarke county,
held a meeting at Quitman, on Monday
of last week. to nominate a candidate for
the Legislature, which we learn from the
county papers proved an abortion. Our
friend CuAs. 4. SNITH presided, and c. A.
SrovALI. Esq, acted as Secretary. The
proceedings are not published formally
with the officers names attached, as is
usual in such cases but we learn from
the report voluntarily made by the Ad-
vertiser. that Me-srs. VI. Smith, Chas. A.
Smith. G. c. Chandler, NJ L. Moody, s.
II. Tcrral, and Geo. Evans, were put in
nomination. Two ballottings were had,
in which Mr.. Evans ran ahead, but failed
to get a majority of the votes cast, and
the meeting broke mp without efTecting a
nomination.
This, we suppose, leaves the field open
and any gentleman, whig or democrat,
who desires the honor Of representing the
county. can roll up his trow-ers and
20 in
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

An INCIDEST.-We have heard the fol-
lowing incident related of a young and
gallant Charlestonian, which we deem too
good to keep. Young Charleston was trav-
cling on an Alabama steamboat, when he
learned that Mile Piccolomini was upon
the same boat. With propriety and de-
corum he availed himself of an introduc-
ton to her, and became much pleased
with the Viennese Princess. During the
trip the boat stopped to wood up, near a
bank where the jessamine hung in rich
profusion, which instantly attracted Mile
Piccolomini's attention. They were the
first she had seen, and she expressed a
desire for wreath of them. Chivalric
and gallant, our young townsman proffer-
ed his services. They were accepted and
he left the boat for the garland A few
mill logs lie in the stream, just under the
richest and most beautiful of the flowers.
As our friend had secured a splendid spe-
cimen of the jessamine, of deep golden
hue, he discovered the logs beneath gently
floating. In his haste to escape they began
to turn, and he soon found himself soused
to the neck in the waters of the crookedest
stream in the South. With smart swim
he gained the shore, and then the boat,
upon which, all dripping, he presented his
boquet. With bewitching smile Picco-
lomini accepted the boquet, and said, 81
YER mooch sorry you git vet, but zay ar
bootltul." Our young townsman saved a
leaf, which he treasures as u memento.-
Charleston Mercury.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

Tue VOICE OF THF WHANG-DooDLE.-
"a whang-doodle," hard-shell preacher.
wound up flaming sermon with this
magnificent peroration:
My brethring and sisters? eff mans
full of religion you cant hurt him There
was the three Arabian children; they put
e in fiery furnace, netting seven times
hotter than it could be het, and it didn't
singe har on their heads. And there
was John the Evangler they put him
and where do you think, brethring and
sistren, they put himP Why, they put
him into caladronic of bilin' lie, and
billed him all night, and it didn't faze his
shell! And there was Daniel they put
him into lions den, and whut, my fel-
low travellers and respected auditories, do
you think he was put into a lions den
torY Why, for prayin' three times day.
Don't be alarmed, brethring and sistern;
| don't think any of you will ever get into
a lions den !-Hdrper's Magazine.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

HAcK LtSE THox PAutnfSe.-we have
unintontionally omitted 10 notice the
change Of propriotorship that has taken
place in the Stage lines between Paul.
ding and DoSoto. and Pauiding and
Union. Col W. II. EpnoSsoS. the first
proprietor Of the lines, has sold out the
mail contracts, teams. stock &C.. togcth-
Or with ht large new livery stable in this
place, 10 Capt. JEsuE Hyde, and Dr. g.
suAsuAs, who took possession some week
or two ago. The new propriotors are
bothmen ofmeans. and ofbusiness energy,
and We think the public may rest assured
that The service viii BE- performed ~ well
a. ON any other lines In the country
Their coaches and teams are all good
ones, and Il viii only be some unavoida-
bic accident that viii ever prevent them
ifom making the proper connections.-
Upon this the travelling public may rely.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

TuIRD DsrRICr.-The Democracy Of the
Third Congressional District are to meet
by delegates in District Convention, at
Louisville, Winston County. on the third
Monday in June, to nominate a candidate
for Congress. The present incumbent,
Hon. Wv. BAEKsBALE, also Hon. BEv.
MATHEWS. and Gen. CANrHELt, are each
urged by their respective friends for the
nomination. Tho friends Of Mr.. Banks
DALE base his claims upon the fact Of his
incumbcncy, and the satisfactory manner
In which he has represented the District.
The friends Of the other gentlemen plant
themselves upon the doctrine of .'rota-
ton" Without wishing 20 interfere in
the least manner whatever in the present
controversy, we must be allowed 10 enter
our protest against any effort 10 inoorpo-
rate into the creed Of the Southern Demo
eraey' this vicious and corrupting offshoot
ot Northern politics-'rotation IN Office. {"
y proceeds upon the idea that offices are
created no, ior the public good. but As a
priie 70 beeontendod Tor by ambitious men.
II - ny adhering 10 the opposite rule. that
the South has always maintained an a.,
enco in the Federal Congress. di.pro,or.
toned 10 her representative strength
We can perceive no good, but a grea, ds.l
Of threatened evil. in departing from ,bis
established rule now.
We make these remarks, not for the
purpose Of influencing the selection Of a
candidate in the Third District. tfor all
the gentlemen spoken Of are our friends,
and any one Of them would make a good
representatives, but because they are the
deliberate conviction Of our mind regard
ing an important general rule Of political
action.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13
James " Bridgeiorth, ct a., Appellants ys. William
Is. Gray, Appellee.

From the CLaucery Court Of DeSoto County
This Is an appeal from the Chsncery Court of De-
Soto COUNTY The same case was before this eourt
on demurrer TO the hill at previous term by apDesI
from the same court, oyerrulng the demurrer; the
Judgment Of the court below was then affirmed set
Ting the construction Of the will of David BRIDGE
forth. out Of which this litigation grows. That con
Strucon, according 70 the settled doctrines Of this
court, Is the law of this case here. i7th Vernon
J7a 4th Stewart Porter 40-l0th $ 4 NJ Loffiand et
a. ~ Martin; Carmichael ". Phobe Hunters Lessee
mot reportedD Defendants by their answer attempt
to avail themselves Of decree of the Chanccry Court
of Giles County Tenncs settling the construction
of this will IN opposition to the previous decision Of
this the same subject IN the case before
IT, The effect Of the Is, simply, TO plead the
decision Of the forum where the win was made in
har of the decision Of this court made at a former
term. upon which the parties have acted This il
not allowable upon well settled principles. Had this
plea relied upon adjudication Of the matter ia con.
troyersy in the foreign FORUM and title therebg ae-
YIod md perfected by division Of the property, and
possession under it. in due course Of law this would
have been a legitimate matter Of defence to b. made
in the answer. But the answer stops short Of this
il makes the record of the ChanceTy Court of Giles
County Tennessee an exhibit, and shows on its face
that while the decree was made for partton-accor.
ding to the construction of the will then pronounced
vet no such partition has ever taken place, and no
such title has therefore been acquired a. can be
pleaded in bar of the recovery here.
The Chancery Court of DeSotO County, Mssissip.
pi having conformed it, Judgment 10 the opinion Of
the Chanccry Court of Giles County Tennessee, and
dismissed complainans bill this decree must be re-
verscd and cause remanded for decree and for fur.
ther proceedings in accordance with the principles
the previous opinion Of this court and the opinion
now expressed.
UARRls
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

An important decision relative TO Boun-
" Land Warrants, has just omanated
from the General Land Office. by which
IL is declared that bounty land warrants
are personal property. and cannot be sold
BY an administrator for payment Of the
warrantoe's debts. II the warrant be is-
sued during the lifetime Of the warrantce.
and u not disposed Of by him, IL becomes
the property Of his heirs at law, and can
not be attached or sold for the payment
Of his debts. II he die intcstate. il be-
comes the absolute property Of the widow
herself, or lcgateCs, without regard to
debts contracted by the warranted. War.
rants issued aftcr the warranice's death,
become the property Of his widow. II there
bo one II not, then Of his heirs At law,
with regard 10 ago.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

PICTURE OF NEW York LIFE.-A let
ter writer of New York relates the follow
ing touching incident:
The next day we accompanied a friend
on board one of the Southern steamers.
Alter seeing him comfortably located, for
his short voyage, and bidding him "God
speed, " we fastened on shore among the
last lingering leave takers, but after the
last hawser was cast off, to the consterna-
ton of every one, woman sprang from
the boat. A dozen hands were extended,
and landed her safely on the dock. She
was perfectly calm, and with a slight bow
of thanks to her deliyerers, turned around
for last look at the now fast recedIng
vessel. In aninstant She was overwhelm-
ed with an uncomfortable grief, the most
agonizing, passionate grief. sympathy
was offered, and we soon learned her his
tory. In her own language, made elo-
quent by grief-"I am a stranger and
alone, Ny husband has gone South; he
can never, never return. They will make
his grave far away, and | shall not be
there" And with tears and sobs, she
turned away. A gentleman near me
Madame, why did you allow it, in
his feeble health? Why did you not go
with MN Z!
With adignity of sorrow that silenced all
comments, she said-"Sir, had not the
means" What a world of meaning was
conveyed in that short sentiment. At
one glance you saw the whole. The true
heroine, fitting out her husband for his
last voyage, with the undying hope that
lasts with life; the privation, you could
see it in her scanty robe and pinched look,
that had evidently known of happier days,
and the despair that followed, as her last
sad duties accomplished, she looked as
the Unsuitable ocean, bearing on its rest
less bosom one for whose quiet and COM
fort she had sacrificed all. Here was
scene from drama more powerfully por-
trayed than ''Zerlina," but the foot-lights
we're missing, and the gay decorations
| gone; the only music, the wind through
the oceans leafiess forest, and the careless
surgings Of the waves. No entranced au-
dience, ready to crown the queen of the
hour with thornless roses, but group of
laborers, each with their own cares and sor-
rows. Such is New York life the sad and
| joyous so blended as to form the light and
shadow of the picture, that otherwise
would be incomplete. God holp the poor
unfortunates that form the shadows.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13
IFyr G,c E11'.r5 Cirrion.
Bury me Out in the wild Wild Woods.

Oh! bury me out IN the Wild Wild w"od~'
Where the winds will whistle around me;
Where the trees vi sigh, they wav" in THE breeze
And the sweet birds sing above NC
OH bury me not IN the cold graveyard!
could not sleep quietly there r. Tight
Where he @tombs7 gicam whit" in TIE pale moon
Looking 20 cold sud hare,
Bu', alSsein the woods. in the Wild via woods
'Nea.Tthc shade Of an old oak tree;
With the green grass growing over my gr'''
Than let my resting place be-
OH lay me not in the land 9th" dead r.
With nature long 70 boz
No marble monument over my grave.
But laid meath an old oak tree
P1uliiag, Jasprr o., April 5rd. lN51.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13
J. G.. MAREHAN, Secretary.


NVIIHANi NlIss.1 HpIII y IoVv'
DEAR SRA: Inasmuch rs Judge Douglas
take' occasion in his reply to Gov. Brown,
70 assert the r'gh Of territorial legisla-
'ure 70 exclude slavery from the limits Of
the territory | take this method ofmaking
. formal retrAxit Of the articles signed
'"'der'' and published in the Clarion
sometime since.
The Vicksburg Sun will obliRe me bv
giving this publicity in its columns.
Respectfully,
CHAS. A. SMITH.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

n6r Hon Wu. BAsEspAtE Of this state
has been prominently spoken Of ns Speaker
Of the next House Of Representative in
the Federal Congress. II the democrats
have majority, as we think they will, a
bettor selection than Capt. Barksdale
could not be made. No man. North or
South, would preside over the delibera-
tions Of Tho House with more dignity and
impartiality.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

CNeISNAu.-In the municipal election
in Cincinnati last Tuesday, the opposition
ticket succeeded by 1000 maiarity. A few
years ago the Democratic majority in Gin
cinnati was counted. by tho thousand. II
i vain 10 deny that the signs at tho North
are anything but oncouraainR 70 the
f-ieFds Of tho South. the Constitution and
the Union.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13

FRoH PAEAouAr.-The Pcgrs,s has n
despatch conveying interesting and plea
sing intelligence. Advices have been re-
ceived at New York from Monte video to
the 10th Of February. The news j. to the
effect that the difficulty between the Uni
ted States and Paraguay had been ar
ranged. specially through the friendly Of
fees Of General Urquiza. The Paraguay
an government agreed 10 pay an ample in
dsmnity 70 the family Of the man killed
on board the United States steamer Water
Witch, by cannon shot from n Paraguay
an fort, and also to the American compa.
ny represented by Mr.. Hopkins. The
precise terms Of the settlement had not
transpirod.
The eastern clarion., 1859-04-13


hussrt's MAeAztNH.-The April number
Of u'ia Magazine is one Of the best that
We have seen. Noporiodioals except the
Southern Literary Messenger, while Poe
edited u, and the southern Quarterly
while in IL prime, have ever been publi.b.
"a IN The South Al all comparable ,vi,h
Russell. and Il is surpassed by no monthiv
nov issued In the country. IN all th.l ~.
perly constitutes literary periodical -
II i true that By the aid Of fwood-cut,. The
serial publication Of The novels Of popular
authors. editors drawer. abounding with
stupid lolges, and other humbug applian
oes, some Of the Northern magazines ar,
rendered more attractive 70 the million
who prefer amusement 70 instruction.-
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NE editing and Publishing of such work
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