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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
Fourth Of July The Galena Jefferson
an makes the following appropriate re-

Fourth Of July The Galena Jefferson
ian makes the following appropriate re-
marks:
The celebration Of the 9Th Of July il no
idle foolvry. 1t is an imperative duty, and
the glorious privilege ofsyery American
citizen. It may also be a powerful mean.
o. promoting national well being. The
first days Of orr country were being. 1t
VAS golden age. The men Of that time
lived not Tor the qualification Of their self
ish appe,i,es and passions. They lived for
pos' Gritty i;,r mankind. Their souls were
stirred up Ivy strong impulses, they were
called upon to bear the burthen ofgreat
events; they labored and suffered for lofty
purposes, from enlarged views. aud they
have left the noble>t monument of their
lahors which the world ever saw. They
were heroes, OF the noblsst order, and we
owe them much. A cad day will j, be for
our country, when neither honor Tor tier
virtues nor gratitude for the blessings con-
frred upon us can move US to celebrate
the day which they have made so glorious.
We are living At best but dogs life, com.
pared with that OF the heroes of'76. We
are wasting away our lives seeking
money offices, sensual pleasures and selfish
qualifications. We are doing nothing for
the woodworking worthy for men to
do. Let us at least one day in thu year,
quit selling tape, and whiskey, and pills,
let US forget that we are blscksmiths, and
hodnen. and LAYERS, and diggers, and
come together as American free,.en, to
rejoice in our freedom, to honor those who
gained it TOR US, and to teach our children
10 DO Likewise. Let lis live one day as
American citizens, for the glory of our
country. Let us be making preparations
for the approaching 4,h Of July.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

1t was fae reply Of an American. du-
ring the revolution, to some solicitations
on the part of the English, Offering ten
thousnnd pounds Cor his Influence in bring
ing about concilia,ion. 81 am not worth
purchasing" said General Reed, "but,
such a. / am, The king Of Great Britain is
not rich enough to buy me.!''
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

There never was a mnre righteous war
than this which the United States now
find themselves obliged to wage against
Mexico, nor one into which powerful
country was SO literally forced, as this
country has been into this. 1t ought,
therefore, to engage the hearts nfthe en-
tire people. TO be prosecuted with vigor
and spirit corresponding with the foroear-
ance and unwilingness to engage in it.
that have hithertu been manifested. 1t can
be no difficult matter to invest the entire
western coast, and that we take il vii! of
course be done. The ports on the Cult,
all except Vera Cr,iz. will fall An easy
prey. That strong bold. however, is very
important, and if sufficient force can be-
concentrated before the summer months
set in, it ought To be reduced If MT the
remainder may be taken and strict block
ade maintained a. Vera Cruz till the ap-
rrnach of winter. As for land attacks
and invasions, the Northern department
are already ripe for revolt. and far more
attached TO the American States than TO
Mexico, which they only know through
lis exactions and expressions; these de
par'ments would TO doub, hail an Ameri-
can invasion. NOT INTENDED TO devastate. bnt
10 lb-rate. Yucatan would of course
eagerly seek the opportunity 10 confirm
her independence. and TO donbt give all
the aid possible 10 the United States. The
central departments would probably be
more difficult Their entire Submission,
however, dictated from the capital of the
country, is the least that ought to be lis
tened to.
That the war. If prosecuted with the
least spirit, will lay the foundation for, if
it do not Immediately produce, the entire
overthrow of Mexico, and its incorpora-
ton int, the Federal Union, h.rdly ad
mits ofqnes'ion. Far that reason, therefore,
if for M other, the least possible vi"'eEer
ought TO mark the progress OF the army;
and the prople he conciliated rather than
exasperated. wherever they do no, make
any hostile manifes,ation.-N. o. Bale
tin, (uhig
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Dr.. G.. S. BAILEY,
Bsnicnsport, Iowa.

Arrii =, 1910,
SIs:-ToHr letter Of the l4th alt ask
ing remittance IF $4,000 from the ap.
preparation for expenses OF C"urs is re-
cei,ed. The appropriation for the cur
rent fiscal year, ending 30th June next, is
entirely expended. A bill giving an adj
d',ional appropriation is now before Con-
gress, and a. soon as it becomes law,
lmmeli.,e attention will be given to yonr
request.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
r. WALKER.
-. - Secretary of the Treasury.
G.. S. BAILEY, U. S. Marshal
of Iowa, Bentonsport.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
G. S. BAILEY.
WAsHrseror. April LIST, 1876.

WAsHrSeror. April LIST, 1876.
NY DEAR S1R:-Yours of the 9Th
post marked the 10th ult., has but just
Gene to hand. In compliance with re-
quest therein contained, | went to the
Treasury Department. to urge See. Walk
er TO transmit you the $40, 900, for which
you have made reeuisitiun, to enable
you 10 defray the expenses of our Spring
Courts as fast as they accrued, and was
sorry to learn that the appropriation to
drirsy judicial expenses was all expend-
ed. A bill making provisions for this,
amang other objects, has passed the House
OF Representa- yes, but Las not yet been
acted on in the Senate. AS soon as il is,
ten thousand dollars, l have no doubt,
will Immediately be sent TO you. In
the mean time. you should hasten to send
on all your vouchers for past disburse
ments, as it is a general rule with the De
partment not 10 send funds to its disburs
ing officers, until Il ey have accounted for
those previously placed in their hands.
Books necessary to keep the records OF
the Ctuit wiz dLl luiOiintu, Ue pdiu LOT.
But | cannot omit the occasion TO advise
you that you had better look closely to a
requirement Of the law OF 1912, in regard
10 the payment OF Clerks. D.st1ict Attnr-
neys, &c. That Law requires those offl-
GERS TO make quarterly accounts of all
their fees and emoluments, &c.; and un-
less they do so, you are required no, to
pay them, and if you do it, it is done at
your own risk.
Idi. not get to see Sec. Walker, bu,
in conver>ing with the chief Clerk and
other officers. | was sorry to perceive a
disinclina.ion on their part to comply with
orr wishes in regard to the amoun: Of
funds asked for by you and myself. They
have no earthly dis,rust OF you hut seem
to think that $4,000 is much more than
will be required TOR the Spring terms. l
would suggest that you make them out an
es,imate-srecii, ing how much you will
probably want for each Court; and also
10 cover other expenses. You may rely
upon my best exertions to serve you now,
as heretofore.
In haste. and sincerely,
Your friend,
- A. c. DODGE.
Dr.. G.. S. BAILEY,
Bsntunsport, Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

A son of the Emerald isle, meeting a
cauntryman whose face was not perfti:tlE
remembered, after saluting him cordially,
inquired his name. Walsh said the
gentlemen.
walsh, Wal.h,' responded Paddy.
.sare YOU from Dublin? knew two ouId
n,a,ds there Of that name, ,c0s either fem
yer n,ofher7"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

A .Nsr Railroad -"Ship ahoy! Where
are you from?'' "Frnm the sky" replied
Tie skipper who was hailed. .How die
you come from there?" II creased the
seat Of my trowsers and sid down ON
the rainbow"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

"Why did'ut you tell straight story?"
said the captain Of a frigate to a coaster.
who had given false account of his YES
sci, when he was hailed.
"ro tell you the truth, captain" said
he. my speaking trumpet has got bruis-
ed, and it is SO crooked that It is impns-
.ible 10 tell straight story through it,"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

l hope you can make it convenient to
come and dine with us to-day. sir,-If you
DO, we shall have a goose At dinner,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

ssFsthes, they say trout bite now. !" =
my SON, mind yonr work. then
you'll! be sure they won't bite yor.'
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

Good Breedins.-No well-bred person
will be insolent 10 his interiors. On
the other hand, he will observe a scrupu-
lous tenderness Of manner towards them
"a care of words and action, tina: shall
tighten the burden of humanity, which
they must necessarily feel, as much az
possible. This refinement Of heart is the
most prominent characteristic Of high
and noble spirit. 1t is the only mark Of
lady or gentleman that is wholly une-
q,iivocal When we see person very
choice Of His words, and very dainty at
the table, yet capable ofinsul.ing the unfor-
iunate, or ridicu!ing distress, We always
think Of the ass in the lions skin.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

.Mich;gan.--The Detroit Free Press
says, among the last acts OF the Legs!a-
ture, which adjourned on the 18Th ult.,
was the passage ola bill, giving discre.
tionarv power to the Governor of Michi-
gan, in case of war. to rails, u, 900 volun-
,eers, and aprropriaiing Sloo, 600 for their
temporary support. .ss. a..... ...r.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

TEA to the value of $500, 600, 900 il
annually consumed in the u. States.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

A man who had climbed up chestnut
tree had, BY carelessness, missed his hold OF
one of the branches and fell Ia the ground
with such violence as TO break one Of his
ribs. A neighbour coming to his assis-
lance, r. remarked to him dryIy, "that had he
followed his rule in these cases. he would
have avoided this accident" "What rule
do Won mean" said the other Indignantly
"This,'' replied the philosopher; "never
TO come down faster than you go up"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

"Well, Squire said a constituent TO "a
Representative, '.why didn't you &c, your
petition thronghlhe Legislature this win
ter?
II did get it through, my dear sir,
without anv difficulty"
ssAh, indeed 1 didn't see any account
Of it In the newspapers"
.'To be sure not-.I carried 1t through
both Houses in my poke, and made no
noise rtom IT,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

Fnnny.-A dr.i! fellow was asked by
an old woman to read the newspaper,
ard taking II up, h. began as fellows: -
Last night. yesterday morning. about three
O'clock in the afternoon. just before break
fast. a hungry boy abnut forty years old,
bought penny cuss'ard, and threw 1t
through stone brick wall made of iron,
and jumping over it fell int" dry mill
pond, and was drowned. About forty
years afterwards, that same day. high
wind blew down tie Du'ch church. and
killed an old sow and two dead pigs at
Boston, and dead horse kicked blind
mans eyes out"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

Ca. Anti-.Jesuit.
Ife3 Lg Rec. c. Spary. Published monthly and
Illustrated NTH finished Engfarwgs, tehg'aoed
cad printed by Tossing of his ci'y') al Me to'o
Jfire IF 8 year, in cdeaaee
We now offer to the public the first number
u'tha NORTH AMERICAS Protestant NAGA-
lIyr. or ANTI-J EsUIr," as an earnest OF what
they may expect in future. An extensive cor
rsronlence, Years Of observation, and study
haze taught us what kind Of a periodical the
.sug, needs at the present time, both as to
uafarml spirit A work is needed oil a loity
ana uaerendent tone. and executed IN bold
and maniv style. full Of spirited and spirlt Sur
rug rIuc,es-a work which shall strike at the
heart of Bomanism and unmasf the Jesuit
~eel work we shall aim to produce For
nHn dau Twelve years, we have narrowly
watch. the movements Of Rome, and done
Ma.wiih this sworn, implacable foe to religion
liberty. and we have rot done with her,
H.a..sr s..AN we be till we have done with HE.
Noau American PROTESTANT MAGAZINE.
-"itj- edited ond published ~ Rev Z. spar
IT, whose iabors through the pulpit and the
,.... iu jae cause Of Plotestantlsm IN thus coun-
.ar.extrnslye1r known. He wields nigh
u pen 10 this contest with the man Of SIN. lie
aHs ta; popery is Inconsistent with the safe
roa '.aa people, and exhibits startling facts
mr-lrl to It's encroachments in this coun-
a' Recofior
For further favorable notices Of the above
wax, @ the religious and political press gen
a-iF.
lIaenAL OFFER TO CLEHGYMEN.--.North
American MAGAZINE. or Anti Jesuit Clergy
u.u who will send us one subscriber with the
uaag free OF postage. shall receive this work
'r.a" yasr gratis: we make the same liberal
yjro. the Christian Mauyrology
fIfu AGEsrs WANTED, 10 whom llberal
compensation win be given. Please address
.a.. Uad) 10 the Editor and Proprietor, e.
sPArEY. 1872 Nassau street, New York.
H. x. GREGG, Agent, Martinsburg' Va
April .. tom
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

TnE CLosE OF TIE WEEE-A week, It's
but short time indeed, bot its events are a
host 10 whom has the week lust closed
brought JOY 10 whom sorrow z 70 whom rich.
es TO Vhom poverty 10 whom friends to
whom health 10 whoa life 2 70 whom death
20 whom enemies 10 whom misery to whom
happiness 2 WHAT all these changes in one
WsehT Yea, and host more numerous than
the sands Of the sea. Many who SEE the daw-
nmg Of the present week, will be IN another
world ere II closes; many whom fortune smiled
upon but a week ago, are now groaning be.
meath the whitening irowns Of poverty many
who were floating gently on tie bark Of life,
Ger the unruIhed sea Of happiness q week ago,
are now wrecks Of rum, on the shores Of aaiic-
lion; many upon whom the sun Of last Sab
bath shone piopitiouslY, have ere this MT
win some iil-iouune, aud are turned upon the
children Of poverty and many whose expecla-.
ton aud hopes were beaming forth bright and
prosperous, Al is close the Sad and miserable
beings Of cruel disappointment And such is
the iiie q man Il Is subject 10 changes ia a.
week, day--uay, even aH hour. Tie world
IS sllA IN Observation-Disclosures succeeding
evolution; time speeding its rapid progress.
ieaYing behind traces Of obstruction and even
IN small community many thrilling aud
eAeiunS CIRCUMSTANCES raighl be sgEanloneti
up ana recorded az the close Of each week
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

TER.
We extract from the proof sheets Of .4ldsr
brools, now in press, by TIcKNoR s. Co. tn,
following touching stanzas, written 10 he mo
Their, by Mrs. JupsoN, previous 10 her yoyag
from this port, few weeks ago:
Give me my old seal, mother,
With my head upon thy knee;
I've passed through many changing scene
Since thus sat by thee.
Oh let me look into thine eyes
Their meek, soft, loving light.
Falls like a CLEAN Of holiness,
Upon my heart tonight.
I've not been long away, mother;
Few suns have rose and set,
Since last the tear drop on thy check
My lips in kisses met.
IT'S but little time, know,
But very long ii seems;
Though every night came 10 thee,
Dear mother, In my dreams.
The world has kindly dealt, mother,
BY the child thou lov'st so well;
Thy prayers have circled round her path,
And twas their holy spell
Which made that path SO dearly bright,
Which strewed the roses there;
. Which gave the light and cast the balm
On every breath of air.
bear happy heart, mother;
A happier never beat;
And even now new buds of hope
Are bursting at my feet
Oh mother, lii, may be dream;
But if such dreams are given,
While at the portals thus we stand,
What are the truths OF heaven
bear happy heart, mother;
Yet, when fond eyes see,
And hear soft tones and winning words,
lever think Of thee.
And then the tear my spirit weeps
Unbidden fills my eve;
And Ike homeless dove, long
Unto thy breast to fly.
Then, I am very sad, mother;
Pm very sad and lone;
OH there's no heart whose inmo5t fold
Opes to me like thy own
Though sunny Smiles wreathe blooming lips
While love tones meet my car,
NV mother, one foAd glance of thine
Were thousand times more dear.
Then with closer clasp, mother,
Now hold me to thy heart;
I'd feel it beating 'galnst my own,
Once more before we part.
And, mother, to this love-lit spot,
When am far away,
Come ott--too of thou can'st not comet
And then for thy darling pray.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

HINrs OK MATRnioNy.--No woman will be
likely 10 dispute with US, when we assert that
marriage Is her destiny. A man may posi-
bly, fill Up some sort Of an existence without
loving; but woman with nothing TO love.
cherish. care for, and minister 70, IS an anofna-
Il IN the universe, an existence without an OBJ
iect IL is as natural Tor a woman to have
some one 10 look 10 tor protection. some one
70 look 70 for advice and assistance, as 10
breathe. Without il no woman was or ever
can be happy II is the want Of her nature
and nothing can satisfy her heart with such
void untitled. Now, with the exception Of
some occasional irregularities in the relative
proportions Of the sexes produced by circum-
stances, such as the settlement OF new coun-
tries. there is no reason why every man should
not have wife and every woman a husband;
and this would easily be brought about by the
exercise OF more cogmon sense, and less am
bluon. Each sex IS looking up for something
above It's own sphere The son of an indus
irious ami successful mechanic must be pro.
iesSonal man or a merchant, instead Of follows
nag IA his fathers footsteps, aud this is folly
the first. When he looks Tor a wife the neat
aad industrious daughter Of a mechanic like
hls father is not good enough for him he
must make love 70 seme fine lady who Is one
age ~ advance, that's, her grandfather was a
mechanic instead Of her father, very arstos
cratic distinction. On the other hand, the gin
who works for her living, earning it BY Aer
honest lasors, would not delgn TO encourage
the addresses OF iahonng man; she would
SET her cap for a gentleman, loTsooth The
mechanics daughter, educated on her fathers
earnings to be fine lady, encourages the aitan-
tons Of a set Of tops aud danglers, who drive
honest men away from her in disgust. and She
becomes the victim Of some sorry sharper or
shallow fool Now this is al wrong-leplo
rabiy, wretchedly wrong. Girls should know
that men, superior 10 themselves in education
and position, do not always associate with
them for good. Men should know that By
marrying guls educated in habits Of life above
ther fortunes, they are nol likely to have good
wives. little sound sense VIII enable any
man TO see that il is better 10 have wife crate
iul ior more than she expected tuan gruinbling
a. less L IS delightful gong up the hill OF
fortune; but horrib.e and aggrayalrg work 10
come down.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

THE STR4NoYUu. Juisov OR JAMEsrowN
WEFp-I see BY the Baily sun that some one
has been crying mad dog against this valuable
plant. intimatng that il causes fever, &c.
The public may rest assured that it possesses
10 such properties Ifpeope knew the value
Of this plant, they would cultivate il in their
gardens At least every man who keeps a
horse would have one or more growing near
his stable door, The leaves bruised and APP
piled TO the shoulders Of a horse when faded or
chated by the harness, will heal in a short time.
A few Of the leaves confined to the collar, so
thatthey may come in contact with the sores
and changed frequently, viii heal them even
while the animal Is at work This should be
known by every one VINO uses that noble ami
mall The juice ofthe leaves stewed in lard.
with a small portion Of heeswax, forms val
liable healing salvc for man or beast, and the
tuclure of the whole plant forms wash tor
salt rheum, letter and all diseases Of the skin,
Of more value than any Other application yet
discovered.
RAFfNESQU E, Jr
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

OLD RoUoH AND REApY.--Tke following
characteristic anecdote is told Of Gen. TAYLOR,
in letter from Camago:
Among the persons who have attempted to
establish drinking and gambling establishments
at Camargo, was certain character well
known 10 the army. His goods were re-shp-
ped by order Of the commandaRt Of the town
and he was ordered of. He became insolent
and abusive in consequence. and went so far
that Capt MiLEs ordered him to be arrested
and put in the guard house unul the boa, was
ready. On his being released, he went up 10
Gen. TAYLoG's tent, and made a long aud BIT
ter complaint 10 old Rough aud Ready. The
General sat and listened 10 him in silence
When he closed. the General rose very cody,
aud asked if he had got through. yes, sir,
believe | have" 'Well, then" exclaimed
the General, applying bis toe 10 prominent
part Of the fellows body in a very emphatic
manner, ''be of from here. or IN kick you
clear into the United States"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17
RAFINEsQUE, Jr.

LNPoRrAvT TO LABoRERs.-The Newbury
port Herald says;
"a letter from an American, WHO'S making
a tour of Austria and Italy, says railroad labor
ers there receive 8 cents day, and consider
themselves well paid. Women who preiom
ed nearly all the mental drudgery Of agrcul
ture, the young men being in the array, re
celye IA cents day. Tue roads are kept in
repair bv women, who break stone and mend
the roads for about cents a day. The gene
raj fare is a piece Of rye bread for breakfasts
for dinnera soup about as substantial as a mix
ture Of warm water and salt. boiled sausage,
and rye bread; in the evening their frugal
meal is solaced by tie company Of beer, which
is used to excess 10 the exclusion OF tea and
coffee"
aow, his this kind Of labor and with such
the advocates Of the new Tariff wish the
Americans 10 enter into competition with
Who's ready for it,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-09-17

WARS BoDY.-Auburn, r. T., has been
Of late. theatre Of considerable excitement
The sheriff promised WYATT that his body
should be respectfully buried. He broke his
promise and passed The body to physician.
An Auburn paper remarks upon thus transac-
ton as follows:
The public Indignation is intense. 1t is
confined to no particular class, or caste, or par
ty: il is nearly universal. 1t is not sympathy
for WYATTthat has producedrt, butitis the VIC
lated faith OF the Sheriff and the professional
rapaeity ofthe physician. who had been a
principal witness against him on his trial. and
Of whose testimony the deceased, whist the
halter was around his neck, complained, and
from whose hands. ne above all things. beg
ged that his body might be saved. The body
was surrendered and onthe succeeding morn
ing buried in the strangers burylng ground.
in the presence Of some two or three hundred
persons.