Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-02-11
Congressional.

Business is acct,mula,ing pretty rapidly
in both branches of Congress; but very
few measures Of Importance have, as vet,
either ecsived final action, or progre: I'd
so Tar as to warrant . conclusion, with any
degree OF certainty, as 10 the nature Of such
action. Compa, atiyely nothing has been
consummated. So soon as measures Of
general interest approximate 10 maturity.
we will devote much larger share Of at
tention to this department of news.
BY reference to the reports of the Con-
gressienal Globe, We see that our worthy
and talented Delegate, Hon. A. c DoDcE,
is constantly at his pos, and faithfully at
tending to the interests Of his constituents.
A few OF the bills introduced by him have
already appeared in our columns without
comment, as lh,y speak for themselves.
His bill granting lands for the improve.
men OF the Desmones, which will be found
on our first page, was twice read, and re-
ferred to the committee On Public Lands
THE Oregon QursrIos.
This question IS .si,ated with a great
deal Of animation in both Houses; but its
fate cannot yet be predicted with perfect
certainty. The tide, however, is evident
ly setting more strongly every day as the
debate progresses; and we think that a! the
final "moring ofthe ,ratys,'' some OF those
southern democratic, and Northern wing
members, who have been arrayed IN tie
side Of the South Carolina Chivalry, will
probably sstep i'm Those who do not,
viii hardly find pool hereafter that will
wash cut the stain Of intamy which will
attach to their public characters.
In the House, there will be a clear ma
jorlty in favor of giving the notice 10 quit
to Grea: Britain. 1t is thought that the
Senate will be tie-the President of that
body, (Mr. Dallas,) giving the casting
vote. This opinionis base upon the sup
position that the Texas Senators. who
We're not yet in their seats at last accounts,
will be in favor Of the bill.
Democrats Of Johnson County.
At the head Of our editorial columns.
you will find the notice of your Central
Committee, calling County Convention
on the 18th Of next month. We consid-
er that but few words are necessary to
you on this occasion; for the Importance
OF which, we would refer you to our ar
ticles on the subject of Constitution and
election of Delegates. You, we know,
are ever ready to assert your voice in af-
fairs of government, to vindicate the sa-
cred character of your principles and
prove to the world that they are not mere
idle, vain pre'ences. You have learned
one lesson from your opponents, by pretty
dear experience; and have prolited by il.
You will see, by the articles alluded to,
the shape in which our adversaries are to
be met; and also, that the system is to be
Uniform throughout the Territory. LIE,
The CAPITAL county lead the van and bear
off the palm in this contest. One word
more: You will notice the Standards
proposition as to plurality OF candidates.
Tie wings are at liberty to run IS many
as they choose; the Democracy of John
son county wan, but one.
Now we want Constitution that shall
not be subject to these fluctuations of par
ty-Hawkeye.
We agree precisely with the Haw keye.
That is just the kind of constitution the |
Democracy want, and the kind that the
people Of Iowa will have.
Extraordinary Wheat The Blooming
ton Herald gives an account of some
wheat that was recently brought to that
market, weighing seveniy-one pounds to
the 5nshel, and challenges the world to
beat it. Though the article in question
was superior TO tie average, yet as gen.
eraI thing, Iowa may safely challenge CON-
petition with the world in the production
Of wheat.