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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-03-04
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s.s45 sk{s&s -. LOOlS III. as&sS
nISS0LuTlON OF Partnesship-Thec CO.
partnership heretofore existing hsiwesn
the uDdersiened. under the style Of SpAaR
= GREsx, has been this day dissolved ~
mutual consent. A demands due 10 The
tirm have been transferred 10 John H Spar.
and " him ali outstanding debts txii he ad
3u$ied and paid JOHN III SpsARR.
At.oNZ'3 OR ZEN.
St Louis October Is. Is45.
THE Undersigned having, BY purchasing
his late partners int resi-, become sole
pTcpritior of the above House. would avail
himself OF the occasion aud offer his grateful
acknowledgements 10 his patrons anu friends
vho have 50 kindly paisonizes ths House
under The late irn,, and would beg 10 as
sure them and the public, thai he in,ends 10
continue TO- merit . support 70 the House
BY siI.ct attention 10 the comfort Of his
guests. and moderate chaSgee
Oct a 40. JOHN H SPARR.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby gwen, that letters o.
n administration upon the estate OF WM
l.. GILBERT. late OF johnson coun,y. de
ceased. have been granted by the Probate
Court Of Johnson coun'l 20 Caroline GIL.
bert, James r. CavletoHs hnd Morgan RenO
All persons indebted TO s4id estate are here
By called upon to make immediate payment.
10 the estate MCsr and SHALL he seued n
noe as the law will atnai,e us 10 do so
Those having claims AGAINST said estate will
present them. duly authenticated, for settle
ment. IT the debts die Inc estate are no,
paid within one month s1oIn date, they will
be placed 10 the hands u proper officers fol
collection
CAROLINE GILBERT, Adm'x,
JAS. r. tARt.EfoN, 4 adn.,.
MORGAN RENO. Aonl =
Ofthe estate Of Wn. L. Gilbert. decd
Dee. 81, lef5 MT
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TAX NOTICE.

TTyHE citizens OF Johnson comfy arr here
L by NJ tilted ,ha, | will attend al my Of
fee on College. between CLIFTON and Cap'o!
streets, 10 receive taxes till The first Of Jinu
ary next. .Ail taxes due ard unpaid on tn-
firsl Of January. for the previous year, will
draw interest al the rate OF fifty per cent
for the first year they shall so remain unpaid
and one hundred per cent for the second
year," and all taxes not paid by The SECOND
week in January shall prnceed 10 coilec,
according 10 law.
THOMAS SNYDER T. &c.
lows Civ. October 20 b.. tSd5-38
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IOWA Getty BAKERY.

IOWA Getty I.EsY.
Ik>HE subscriber respectfully informs
A the citizens OF iowa City and sur.
rounding country, that he has commenced
business as b ker and Couiec.iGner in
the frame building situated on tie Public
Square and corner ofIowa Avenue, where
he will always have on hand an assert
ment of every article in bis line of bust
ness, namely: = Boston Crackers, Butter do
Water do, Soda do, Cakes of every kind
Candies, and Light Bread warm or fresh
every day He will also have a general
supply of Temperance drinks Of various
kinds, such as Ginger Beer, Lemonade.
Soda Water, and fountain Mead. This
last named drink has attained considera-
Die no'oriesy in all The Eastern cities. as
a pleasant snd healthfnl beverage, but
more especially for its cooling, reviviying
and purifying influence on the blood, be-
NO made from compound of some of the
most safe, heallhlul and agreeable medi-
zines in use.
JAMES STRATFORD.
Iowa City, July 9th, ls45.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ADMINISTRATORS NUTIEE.
NOTICE is hereby gwen. that letters Of
~ administration on the estate Of David G
Ely. late Of the county Of johnson. IN tn
Territory Of Iowa. deceased. have bee,
granted 10 the Undersigned, BY the Proba'.
Court Of said county. All persons having
claims against SAID estate. arc hereby Motif
ed 10 present them according 10 law for sc,
clement, and all those indebted are request
ed to make immediate payment.
VIM. w. WOODS, Admir-.
January 7. 1916. 4s-3l
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Esay and Cats.

nNE hurdled bushels o. oats and two
- TONS OF hav waHted al this cili.p in pay
m Ut FIR subscriptions to the Reporter.
Tame hay will be preferred.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-03-04
Lantz a. Ray,
Manufacturers + Fre,,ch Bnrr .Nllstones,
and Dealers IN Boiling C1,,ks;

UHU D11feIS W IUtftHS CtofHSJ
BURLINGTON, IOWA.
Millstones made 10 orier, and a constant
supply on hand. Screen wire, hosting
screws and mil. irons. furnished al The shcu
est notice, and warranted Of tue bes, qualio
y.
Dec 10. '45-ly.
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iaUSIN ESS CARDS.

p sLtDEEPEEsA
NEW AN d CHE AP
Umbrella & Parasol Mandatory,
he loi aa5rkt sifrer.
NEXT DOOR EAST OF THE OLD STAND.
Wsn. IL. Richardson
asAS Withdrawn from the fem Of w. &
ia w. H. Richardson. and commenced
business on his own account al No. i04
iIsike, Street. between Third and Fourth
where he has for sale a full assortment of
Umbrellas. Paraso!s. Parasolettes s. Shades
Of he newest and best manufacture, al the
lowest market prices
Gotten Umbrellas. fair qualify, 81 cents
silk do. do. do si,50
Other Goods in proportion You are re-
specially invited 10 call and see ,tem.
Philadelphia. PA Dec. !s45-.i8 "
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CINCINNATI ADVERT sMENT.

J.Hr D JosEs. Ga CALEB JoNEs Pal
II y. &C JONES. NJ. 10. Psarl Street.
e. CIncinaau.
TO SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
MERCHANTS - The undersigned beg
,aaye TO call the attention o! Sonthvtn and
Western Merchants generally. 10 ihr'r very
large and extensive assortment oi Dii
Goods. procured direc, from the importers
Manufacturers and Agents. and selected
with especial reference TO The wants Of tho
Trade, aud which they pledge themselves II
ell on the most favorable terms III tho
iaroe>, jobbng houses ia the east.
They are now receivtng large invoices Of
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS
and will be prepared. al all times, TO sell
orders IN their line with despatch.
Merchants. who have been IN the habit Of
procuring their supplies from Boston. New
York. Pnnladelphia, or Baltimore, are par
ncularly ,nvi,ed 10 call and examine their
stock before visiting the Eastern cities.
J ID. & g. JONES.
Aug 1915 1907 No. 10. Pea street.
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JAMES STRATFORD.
Iowa City, July 9th, 1s45.
s..efsg.sET sy.fRE RGO.gg

T.. EsE.1.R3E' Ey.fk =. EiGO .Rg
!" Z EALY respectfully iofofns his
W. friends and the public generally, tina.
he con'inups 10 carry on the above business
on College Street. between Clinton and Dp
bpGue Streets. a, The old stand, where he
intends to keep conslanly on hand an assert
meat o!
CGBINET WIRE,
Of The mos, Ia hlopabie patterns. all Of which
he will sell as low if rot lower Than any
made in HE city Persons wishing fufnl-
lure viii do well BY giving me call before
purchasing elsewhere
All kinds OF produce and lumber will be
taken mexchange Tor furniture.
N. L coFFlNs will be made al the short
es, naticp and at oae doiicr per foot.
Iowa CITY, Oci' Isl lS45
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Ni)'iiCE! NOTICE!!

q AN ''tw prepared to receive all kinds of
ProGt,ce. and will receive the same at the
highest market prices, delivered al either
place iowa City or Bloomington. in pay
menr Of: all demands due me. if delivered
by The 7rsE day of January. 1915.
Thos. who neglect this notice will find
their notes and accounts in the hands Of
the propes officers for collection.
LYMAN HOLT.
Iowa. City, Nov. rs, is45
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Publisher Of Ike .Nts,g Tcrk Mus.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26

his object being 10 communicate full
particulars of the commanding officer.
He started from his camp on the 18th with
his whole force 10 reconcile, aud, il possible,
open communication with Gen. Taylor
He had proceeded as fan as about midway
between Point Isabel and the Camp. when
an overwhelming Mexican force approach
ed suddenly. A portion Of his troops were
raw recruits, he instructed them 10 keep on
on his right and gave orders 10 the whole 10
retire under cover Of the cbaparel in view,
but his raw troops panic stricken, scattered in
confusion.
The Mexicans advancing with overwhel-
ming numbers, gave orders 10 retire. He
was followed 10 Point Isabel, where he
arrived with only two OF his men six others
subsequently came in. Capt. w. estimates
the number of Mexicans he encountered at
1900, he supposed that at least 80 men fell
during the fifteen minutes which he engaged
them.
This force is supposed 10 be a portion OF
that which had, al last accounts, crossed the
the Rio Grande some 20 or 25 miles above
Matamoras, and which is estimated al 5000
men. Ii is believed that they had taken a
crcutous route on the Eastern side of Gen,
Taylor's camp.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26

VOlunteers.-The Rifle Company of this
city, under command of Capt. James Craw-
ford, have volunteered their service for the
assistance of the army on the Rio Grande,
and been accepted by Lieut.. Lowell. of the U.
S. Army. They will proceed directly to Point
Isabel, as soon as means Of conveyance can
be provided to-day or to morrow and will be
joined, we understand, by the company of VOL
unteers raised by Mr.. James Hagan and his
gallant associates. The two companies will
be composed of geo as brave and gallant
young men as ever taught in the defence of
their country.
The Rifle Company is composed of young
men Of the highest character for bravery, in
telligence and worth the very flower Of our
city and will give noble account Of them
selves. We understand that it will be impossi-
BILE for Capt. Craw ford 10 leave with the
company, but he will Join them in few days.
In the meantin e, LIST Lieut.. Robt. w. Smith
will have command of the company.-MoJiIc
Advertiser.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26
OUR RAIL ROAD.

The Keene Sentinel after quoting some
remarks from the Galaxy made two weeks
since in relation 10 the decision of the New
Hampshire commissioners says. 1.-THE COM
missioncrs have been called on and will sson
decide any question in their province. Tbs.
Rutland directors object 10 an extension of
interest in thesCheshire read beyond The ter.
mination Of theirs on the Connecticut river.
while an Independent charter fromlhe Wind
sor down or the extension oil the Central Oh
the Vermont side 10 Bellows Falls would OBJ
viate these objections" 1t is hardly to be
credited that The legislature Of New Hamp-
shire who never intended in the grant ofihe
Cheshire, to have it connected with the Cen
trial. will now enable ihur road to carry out
its unholy alliance with Gov. Pain, TO mo-
nopolise the whole business of Vermont
We are sure the commissioners will nor aid
them in the unnatural connection which they
are aiming To consummate, TO the injury Of
the Concord road which is greatly entitled
to their sympathy, and more important 10 the
ElCut bOuJ VI pCOplC VI lNCW EldulDSlilIC'
The people Of Western Vermont are al
most nauseatcd with the sickening billingt&
cooling OF the Cheshire for a connection with
the Central. Nor have we any doubt that
the Centrals themselves would Instantly re-
pei their balances could they expect a reas-
enable support from their Municipalities in the
Concord and Lowell interests. Indeed i've
have some reason 10 believe that measures
are now. takeing TO cut a;connection which is
required by no real interest of ehher party.
Why should theCentrals wish to 90 80 miles
out Of their way 10 get to Boston, and why
should the FiIchburgs spend three millions
upon a roac which is thirty milesilonger and
will require a million more 10 build it, than
Rutland at last find iheCentrals preferinga
communication with Boston by the natural
channel through Concord. 1t is astonishing
that the Cheshire people and Fitehburgh
should forever have their vision discolored
and distorted when they look at this subject,
and should run the hazard of breaking their
necks by attempting an impossible leap
The people of this region are quite tired o:
this sort Of vauliing, and many ifiurther pro-
voked may show some agility themselves in
a direction which will be absolutely fatal to
those who for a year past have been intrigue
ing with the enemies Of their road.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26
THE WAR ON THE RIO GRANDE

Every arrival from The South serves TO
confirm The impression that the business OF
raising an army ofV unieers 10 'revel in the
Halls oil Monlazumas' looks great deal bet
ter in lime of peace and at any quantity OF
enthusiastic public meetings, than in The
moment OF danger, when speculation becom-
es reality and the bombast and fustain OF
ofnoisy demagogues are 10 be transmitted
into salipeire and fatigue jackets. In a word,
there seems 10 be great deal more laxative
ness than toe the marketiveness on the sub
Ject OF volunteering TO whip the Mexicans as
well as on several other matters of great pub
lie interest. AT the last accounts of the Rio
GrandeGen. Taylor with anAmerican Army
had been for many days threatened with a
hostile and an advancing force, and were in
absolute danger of being reduced TO the
Illuminating alternative of surrender or star
vation-and yet the permission OF Govern
ment Tor raising volunteer lorre against The
Mexicans, in old times so loudly clamored
Tor, has nor been dccep.eG by these gallant
spirits. The proclamation for volunteers
has already assumed the character ola con-
scription, and American citizens are 10 be
dragged into the service ana driven 10 invade
q foreign soil.
And now, will the Empire Club. and those
who arc boasting of their readiness 10 fight
for Texas, Oregon, Rhode-Island, or merely
Tor fun and glory in the abstract. have the
PolkP-M daily Tribune.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26
MR.. MARSH'S SPEECH.

Our columns this week contain the sub
stance OF the Speech Of Mr.. Marsh oil the
Smithsonian Institution, subject well adap-
ted to the genius and great literary acquisi-
tions OF our repr sentative. The commence
rnent oft could not well be inserted, from
the narrowness of our limits. Norbinp i.
more refreshing amidst the rant and bup
combe Of political enfuri; ties to promote
party purposes, than the speech Of Mr..
Marsh ;learaed, dignifed aud patriotic, to
advance the interests of science and bumani-
ty, by the establishment of an institution in
the heart Of this nation, such as the noble
munihcence of Mr.. Smilhson will enable
Congress to 90.
Among the most efficient means of promo.
ting the object of the institution which is
'to increase and diffuse knowledge among
men, Mr.. M. urges with great eloquence
and learning, the vast importance of H.
brary of valuable works, perta lining to all de-
partments of knowledge. Few things can
be more useful or desirable to the citizens of
this Republic, than an opportunity to enrich
their minds with the acquisition of those
boundless stores of knowledge which are TO
be sought for not more in England and Amer
lea and in our vernacular tongue, than in
the inexhausiible stores of French and Ger
man literature. While on the subject OF IL
braries, Mr.. NJ. opens door of knowledge
which no one could have so completely IN
folded as the man whose literary researches
have scarcely been surpassed by any one in
the Union.
We are happy to find that the views of
Mr.. Marsh to raise the appropriation for
library up to 25 thousand dollars per an
NUN, were needed in the final passage Of the |
bill No member opposed it but the learned |
Mr.. Chapman. who denounced the heaping
up of musty records and old heathenish
black letter learning as most mortal obsta- |
Gle to the advance of the progressive democ-
racy!! And here we cannot forbear remar-
king upon the extraordinary fact, that the
-ipest scholar and the greatest BOBBY now
in Congress, are sons of the Green Noun
tain State
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26
Particulars Of the Battle.

Gen. Taylor proceeded with the main
body of the army III order TO secure Point
Isabel, which was meuaced, and open the
communication, leaving only or 500 men
in the camp opposite Matamoros.
The Army proceeded without Interrupt
ton, but the Mexicans thought the dimin-
ished numbers in the Camp offered favor
able opportunity for its capture.
They attacked it and were repulsed with
severe loss-it is supposed several hundred.
The loss on ourside not stated, but very in
significant.
Our batteries were opened on Matamoros
and reduced the place to ruins or nearly so.
This was on the 81. and the fighting continued
until night.
IYdlker, with The 100 known Texans and
spy then TOOK 80 men to carry news 10 Gen.
Taylor at Point Isabel.
During the night he lost six men on the
way, aud had his horse shot under him; but
oar troops are in fine spirits. Gen. Tay lor
was To leave with large force on Tuesday
morning, for the Camp opposite Matamo-
r,-s.
Had this news from the Cincinnati which
came over the Bar TO take off the troops
Heavy caunnrading WAS heard when the
new L ork leif. ne main DOdy OF MeHl
cans is probably This side of the river.
We learn that When Gen. Taylor left Point
Isabel to return TO The American Camp op-
posi:e Matamoros, there was NOT the slightest
doubt entertained that he would have 10 cut
his way 10 his entertainments, through vast
" superior numbers of the enemy who were
known to be posted in large forces among the
almost impossible ihickets of chapparal Oh
the road, with determination TO cut him
of if possible III his attempt to regain his 9th
or fosces.
The number Of the Mexicans is entirely
vague and uncertain, though all the state
menIs agree in estimating them al not less
than TEN THOUSAND, while many ac-
connts put them at Is or 20 coo.
All accounts agree that the Mexican forces
are rapidly flocking in from all quarters.
How many had crossed The river could not
he told. though it seems reasonable TO pre-
sumo that large part of their forcss will be
hroug hit into requisilion 10 dispute the march
of Gen. Taylor.
They copld not but see the importance of
cGiiing him of, and would doubtless employ
all advantage Of local knowledge, skill in
craftsmanship. and all their acknowledged
resources of stratagcm, TO accomplish their
object. Gen. Taylor anticipated desper-
ate opposition to his march, but determined
to accomplish it or perish.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26
Gen. TAYLOR VICT0RICUS!!
MATAMOROS BURNT!
700 MeXicans Killed.
ONLY ONE AMERICAN KILLED.
ABLOCKADE OFlfEXICANPORTS OR
DERED!
POINT ISABEL SAT- E!
Tribune Office, Tuesday, I
MAY 49, o'clock A. NJ.

lflDubC N(hNOs L OSou0yS Z
MAY 1917 o'clock A. NJ.
0FBy the Magnetic Telegraph we have
the following important Intelligence:
A general blockade of the Mexican ports
ordered. The news was received at New
Orleans by The steamship New York, and
sent by express to Mobile, where il then took
the mail.
The fame Of the American Army has been
sigually viudicaied with an inferior force
so disproporlioned as to have caused the
greatest anxiety for Gen. Taylor's band.
They have gained great, glorious, noble,
a triumphant vic.oIy.
The following is The report fiom Capt.
Walker Of the Texan Rangers who arrived
on the 9th inst. at Z. NJ. from the entrench
ments opposite Matamoros:
An engagement had taken place between
the UNITED STATES AND MEXICAN
FORCES. Gen. TAYLOR, OH the eve
ming of the 81 inst, made sUr;ie with de-
tacliment Of The United States troops for the
purpose ofopeninga communication between
Point Isabel and the entrent hmGnt.
On the morning Of the 5th inst. the Next
cans, taking advantage Of his absence, at
Jay -DTedh oPeheu uedFt C"u""u""S VII '"e
entertainments, which was CALAMITY returned
by the U. s. troops, and in 30 minutes 81
lenced The enemy's batteries, reducing the
city of Matam0ras 10 ashes on the morning Of
the 9th.
The slaughter among the Mcxicans was
acknowledgement Of 700 dead on the field
of battle and lhe nun Der Of houses left in
Maamnraos not sufficient to accommodate
the wounded Mexicans.
la apd about Matamoros 50OO-reinforce-
ments daily expected. General Taylar was
to leave Point Isabel on the 9th instant with
troops open j communication between Point
Isabel and Army opposite Maiamoros, which
has been for some days cut off. Major
Ringgold of The Artillery commanded Amer
can camp during engagement.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26
THE WAR.

The President having involved us in WI
without consulting Congress in relation TO
the foolhardy measure which has occasioneH
II, it must be fought out in the best manner
possible TO bring it TO a-.speedy and success
ful. termination. '.Salus Reip,sblice supre--
ma Le.r' is the old Roman maxim upon
which every citizen Of the American repub-
lie should nowE Fact. We can go to conquer
Mexico, or at least 10 acquire some of the
provinces with fair hope ofsuccess. But if
Europe should think best 10 retain some foot
hold upon this continent, and take up the
sword, or if England should seize this occa-
sion TO make demands upon us which we
could not submit to, no man can see where
this war may end. There is no common
danger that it will bring US into collision with
the powers of Europe. In our present IN
prepared state and with such men as are now
at the helm, such result would be terribly
disasterous.
But there is some consolation in the belief
that in so great an emergency as war with
England no combinations OF party could pre-
vent the men OF decided abilities from COM
manding our armies and guiding our coun-
ellis, The political brawlers and hacks oil
party who now figure so largely at Wash
ington would no longer be wanted.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26

of view, regarding modern improvements in
these arts as the greater equalzers of the con-
di;ions of different ranks in society, no man
CAP esiimste them more highly than do, and
| hope soon 10 have an opportunity OF show
ing that duly appreciate them. But must
protest ainst that classification of the objects
o. human kn: wedge, " b ch, by giving them
an under pre-eminence, elevales empirIclsm
above true science, prefers matter 10 mind,
and, in its zeal TO advance the means, quite
loses sight OF the end.
Sir these arts are the right hand, not the
spirit, of true progressive democracy; they
are the leverlhat shall move the world not
the immaleridl mind that shall gnde it.
Mr.. Chairman. at present neither propose
nor expect any modification of This bill. am
content with it as an experiment. though
should prefer the appropriation of The entire
income of the fund for one generation three
times ouly as lung as it has now lain idle TO
the purpose OF founding such a library as The
world has not yet seen. If support The bill,
Shall support it. ! repeat, as an experiment.
but in the confident hope that The plan will
soon be changed as to make the Smithsonian
Institution filter representatives of charity
which embraces all knowledge as IFS object.
aai appoints the whole human race lis bene-
fciarics.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-05-26
NOT so coon

The mail from the South this evening
brought us nothing OF any great importance.
1t is said that special message arrived, bring
ing some dispatches for the War Department.
1t appears that the news is not so good as
some war lovers wished. 1t is said that there
were not so many Mexicans killed as were re-
ported by last nights mail. and that only a
few houses in Matamoros were destroyed, and
this too from the fact that the Americans
could not sufficiently heat the shot. 1t is re-
ported also that Capt. Ringgold was with
Gen. Taylor, and that some other Captain
has the credit of whatever bravery was man.
Tested.
1t said too that the official news is not
half so good for our side as was at first re-
ported. 1t is said that the Mexicans at one
time had nearly got possession of the Ameri-
can Camp, some o! them being at one time
actually in the enclosures ofthe Notifications,
but driven back.-Iribune Correspondent