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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
English Elections.

The recent elections in England show
u wonderful increase in the strength Of
the Radical sentiment of the country. The
election of such men as Golden, Feargus
O'Conner, the Chartist, and Geo. Thomp-
son, indicates very significantly, that great
er reforms are in wait Tor Great Britain,
than the so-called Reform Bill, Of 1882 or
the repeal of the Corn Laws. A separa-
ton of Church and State which must soon
take place, will soon be followed by the
oretical and practical predominance of the
Democratic element in every department
of the Government. The peoples char
ter will not long be mere dream. Uni
versal suffrage cannot now be far of, to
which all hereditary titles, honors and
offices, must soon ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Plaindealer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Il Tough Nory.--Our uncle Ezra is
in the habit sometimes, of stretching the
TRUTH a Iiltle-a vicious sort OF a propen-
sity from which the rest of the family are
singularly tree, We heard him tell Shocks
rather OF a severe tale one day last week,
which we have concluded to give to the
world. when l lived in Maine," said
he, 81 helped break up a new piece of
ground: we got off the wood in the win
ter, and arlv in the spring we begun
pioughing ont. 1t was SO consumed
rocky that we had 10 get forty yoke of oxen
to one plongh-we did faith-and held
that plough form week-I thought |
should die, 1t enc Almost killed me, I
VOW. Why, one day l was holdin and
the plough hit stump which measures
just nine ieet and a half through it-hard
and sound white oak. The plough spill,
1t and ! was going straight through it
when | happened to think it might snap
together agIn, so threw my feet out and
had no sooner done this than it snapped
together, taking smart hold of the seat Of
my pantaloons. Ol course | was tight,
but | held Oh to the plough handles, and
though the Transfers did all they could,
that team Of eighty oxen couldn't tear nv
panta!oons- cause me TO let 20 nv
grip. AT last though, after letting the
cattle breathe, they gave another strong
pull altogether, and the old stump came
out about the quickest; j, had monstrous
long roots too, let me tell you. My wife
made the cloth ior them pantalooas, and
haV'nt worn any other kind SINCE
Tie only reply MADE to this was,-sI
should have thought it would have come
hard upon your suspenders, - Yankee,
Blade. -.- ....- s.f. d.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
Foul Birds.

Clas, in history take vonr nlaces-
George. can vou tell me who were the
apolooists Of England when prior 10 the
w.r of 1910 sbe w,ntonI, hoardsd our
sb;ns IMPRESSED o,r seamen and comnsl-
led them r. serve IN bo,rd Rr;t;sb man.
of.w.r9
..The Federa,ists. s;rn
When. afierwa,d. we became involved
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
EEOln Texas.


We learn from the Austin Democrat
that Mr.. Cotton arrived at San Antonio
on the 3lst July, with dispatches from
Gen. Taylor to Col. Hays. 1t is stated
that Gen. Taylor directs Col. Hays to take
up the line Of march for Mier, report to
Brig. Gen. Hopping, and remain at that
point until he received further orders.
Small robbing parties infest the country
between'the Rio Grande and Mexico.
Capt. Baylor has been sent out against
them; he captured several, and hung them.
Large parties Of Indians are roaming
over the country between San Antonio
and the Rio Grande.
The Democrat gives the following ac-
count of the attack upon Capt. G. X. Lew
is and Mr.. Cotton, on their way from Bex-
ar to Gen. Taylor's camp
"The Indians attacked Capt. Lewis and
/ Mr.. Cotton at water-hole twelve miles
the other side of the Frio. They were
secreted in the chapparal; when the two
Texans came near the spot, the Indians
fired at them, wounding Lewis Cotton
discharged one barrel Of his shotgun, and
killed an Indian; Lewis killed another
with his rifle; Cotton shot third one
badly, while he was in the act of shooting
at him. He then drew his holsters, adj
vanced and would have fired again, but
Lewis advised him not to do SO, unless
he could make sure of his man, telling him
at the same time that he was wounded
The Indians were Lipans, twelve or fif-
teen in number. They retreated precip-
i.ately, setting up most mournful howl,
when they saw their comrades fall. The
Indian who fired at Lewis was so near
him that the wadding set his clothes on
fire. His wound was in the hip. Cotton
had to assist him in mounting and dis
mounting from his horse about every ten
miles from there to Laredo, when he left
him, proceeding forward through ccun-
try swarming with thieves and robbers.
He hardly rested moment until he reach
ed Gen. Taylor's headquarters, and de-
livered the express. Lewis is in Laredo
his wound is doing well.-Galveston
Gazette. #t.#
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
NUMBER I, B. y o..
A New Issue.

The Journal Of yesterday moving tells
its readers that the old issues between
parties are now ended, or postponed; per-
haps indefinitely. He makes . feeble a.
tempt to denagogue i on one question, the
sub-treasury, but gives up1all others for
the present, perhaps forever. What then
are the wing party now afteff Oh, they
are wonderful party yet! The editor
draws fancy sketch Of what the nniyer-
sal party is, and is to be. Il Is 10 oppose
in general variety Of bad things, which
may be, usnotbing IN particulsrjuss pow.
It is like poeisfy of ladies forned some
year Z; Z IS S. = hs !sir sRs, sssa.
one evening, and invited a few OF the
rougher sex to attend. When the time Of
commencing business arrived, they soli-
cited one Of the clergy in attendance after
another to open the meeting; but without
success. At last they laid siege to one
whom they determined should officiate..-
He as resolutely refused and insisted on
knowing the objects of the society, before
he could be persuaded to act. This the
aides did not choose to tell. At last said
one, in reply to an oft repeated question,
''it's society against immortality and all
manner Of sim" This, according to the
Journal, is about the description Of tho
wing party. It's aparty now against i'm
morality and all manner Of sin. We don't
think it necessary to disturb the self-com-
placent picture he has drawn of the whig
party, as it is purely ideal.--Louisville
Democrat. .........-......e....s..4.s,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

# Good Example. Hon. Levi Johnson,
the federal candidate for Congress in the
Waldo and Somerset District in Maine
has published letter in which he declines
longer to be the candidate ofthat party, and
gives his reasons. Among others he de-
clares, concerning the leaders of his party
in that District, that "MANY OF
THEN WOULD REJOICE AT THE
DESTRUCTION OF GEN. TAYLOR
AND ALL THE ARMIES OF THE
UNITED STATES NOW IN MEXI.
co! If such be the sentiments ofhe Wigs
of Somerset, Lam not one of Them"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
Kcntucky.

Whilst the wings of Kentucky are COM
forting themselves with their brilliant
prospects, we invite their attention to the
result Of the late election. Owing to the
fact that three candidates ran for Congress
| in the eighth district, and two wings in
the sixth, there is some difficulty in est
mating the popular vote. In the eighth
district let us allow the vote betw cen
Thomas F. Marshall and Garrett Davis,
in 1915, to be the test, and let US allow
the wings the vote of both Adams and
Mckee against that Of Martin: in 1916,
and the vote will stand thus: .s s.-trs "a
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

.authors Defeated. -Bulwer, the nove-
list, has been defeated in Lincoln, England,
where he was a candidate for Parliament.
Warren, also, the author of "Ten Thous-
and Year." &c., was candidate, and
was defeated.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Expressive Remark.--One of our city
divines, on Sunday last, remarked from
his pulpit, while preaching on the subject
Of faith, that faith was Gods Magnetic
Telegraph. a correspondent, who heard
the expression, rather irrevently asks,
"Where is the office?" Permit us to say
in every lowly heart pray Erchaage
paper.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

The Real and The Meal.-Baron Rbths-
child, the immensely rich, is occasionally
very witty. He was called upon recently
to give good definition of the Real and
the Ideal, when he answered, Fl cannot
give you more forcible example than the
following Real is the current coin
of Spain, and Spanish Bond, which is
supposed to represent it, is the Ideal. "
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Cheap Paint for Barns.-An excellent
and cheap paint for rough woodwork is
made of six pounds Of melted pitch, one
pint Of linseed oil, and one pound Of brick
dust or yellow ochre.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

The incest Fourth Of July toast we have
seen this year, was the following, given
at celebration in Ohio, by J. l.. Baker:
Our country women-may their breast
rorks ever afford shelter to the AmeIi-
IAN intunt-yY" 49, --r-- -
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Gen. 7aylor's Reiwn.--It has lately been
re-asserted that Gen. Taylor designs leav-
ing the army in November. In relation
to which the Union says: owe are not
apprised of Gen. Taylor's wishes; but it
is certein that he has not yet communica-
TED his desire to resign the command OF
the army, or to return to the U. States"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

DReader if in your walks through
the town you see chap with his jaw
hanging down like the under shell OF :
dead clam, leaving his mouth perpetual;
open, like the mouth of a teapot, yo,
may know that he is coon, ruminatin,
upon General Taylor's presidential lie,
tiers. .
Medbury, Of the Ohio Republican, sai'
that .+ .
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Rich Nares.-Some of the wealthiest
men In st. Petersburg, whose word is good
tor 100000 on the exchange, are slaves;
who with their families, may be sent BY
their master to herd swine or dig in the
mines,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Cholera in Russiq.-The Paris Consti
tutiona! states that the cholera is raging
with intense severity amongst the Russiat
army in Caucasus. 1t has already carried
off the General, Major kowalewski, and
Colonel Prince Orbelian. 1t is added that
the scourgc has appeared in some of the
mountain districts not under the dominion
of Russia.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Sharp Mooting.-In reply to an insin,
uation of the Louisville Journal, to the et.
feet that the editor OF the Democrat "dare
not say his soul is his own" the Democrat
says that Prencice has the advantage OF
him, for he can say that has soul is his
own, because nobody else would have it.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

- OUSTVN, 1AAAA0 OkElC1s I
Wednesday, Sept. LIST, lS47. !
We have returns Of the special election
held yesterday in the Western District ol
Rhode Island, from all the towns but two,
which sums up 40 follows:
For Benjamin B. Thurston, Dem. 23OS;
for Wilkins Updike, Wing, 2,249; for
Lauriston Hall, Abol. go. There is no
doubt d Thurston's election: Tia Rkau-
idence Journal gives it up.
This is democratic gain. The dis.
trict was represented in the last Congress
.y Lemuel H. Arnold, Whig.-JourAal
Commerce.
Greely's Tribune groans~ over the re-
suit most piteously. 1t destroys the last
hope Of the wing party in their control Of
States in Presidential election by the
House. The Journal Of Commerce fig.
ures up the States in the House as follows:
THE PREsIDErcY.--The election to
Congress of Benjamin B. Thurston, dem,
in the western district of Rhode Island,
divides the delegation Of that State in the
U. S. House Of Representatives, and takes
away the last hope or fear of wing maj
in the House. The delegation thus lar
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
$3.50

Wing majority 1910
This is crawling down from majority
OF 9,267 three years ago.-Louisville
Democrat. rt.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Rio Grande, and east Of the Rocky Noun
tains, tits still more improbable that a ma
jority Of the people of that region would
consent to re-establish slavery. They are
themselves, in large proportion, a col
ored population, and among them, the ne
gro does not, socially, belong to q deerad.
The. question is, therefore, not one o.
pratical importance. Its agitation, how
ever honestly intended, can produce nc
effect but ALLEVIATE the people Of different
portions of the Union from each other;
to excite sectional divisions and jealousies;
and to distract and possibly destroy the
democratic party, on the ascendency 81
whose principles and measures dSpsnds,
as firmly believe, the success Of our grand
experiment OF selfgovernment.
Such have been my individual opinions,
openly and freely expressed, ever since
the commencement Of the present unfortu-
nate agitation; and of all places in the
world, prefer to put them on record be-
fore the incorruptible democracy Of old
Berks. therefore beg leave to offer you
the following sentiment:
TIE Missouri compromise Its adoption
in 1920 saved the Union from threatened
|convulsion. Its extension in i84S to
any new territory which we may acquire,
will secure the like happy results.
Yours very respectfully,
JAMES RTTCHANAN
Charles Kessler, Esq, President; and
George F. Spayd and Jacob Livengood,
Esqrs., Secretaries &c., Sc.
The Epidemic The New Orleans Delta
Of the 4th instant, says:
s'The number of deaths still increases.
For the twen,y-four hours preceding nine
o'clock yesterday, there were seventy
victims, We hear Of q great incease Of
cases during the prevalence of the cold
northern winds for the last two or three
days. There are several physicians who
have lived long time in the city taken
down with the fever, and many citizens
who passed safely through former epidem-
les are now suffering from severe attacks
Of this strange and fatal disease. We
trust no stranger will come into the city
during the prevalence of the fever. We
were not little surprised and concerned
TO observe several strange young officers
on our streets yesterday, who had jast ar
rived here. They should not have been
ordered here or permitted to come here
by their commanding officers. With its
present Roadway and an atmosphere so
favorable to its increase, nothing can stay
the onward course of:he epidemic but the
exhaustion of ma,erial for it to operate on.
If unacclimated persons will come into
the city and supply it with new subjects,
there will be no abatement OF its ravages
until it is nipped and extinguished by frost.
If it is to continue, at this early stage Of
the season, to increase at the rate it is, our
city will de decima,ed by the lst of No.
veln5er. ...s ST.. ..-.
We entreat, then, all unacclimated per-
sons-all persons who have not dad the
fever, to remove out Of the city until the
epidemic has disappeared.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
elected, stands as follows:

The four States not included in the a
bove list, are Maine, Maryland, Louisiana
and Mississippi. It is most probable that
three Of these will elect a majority Of
democrats, and the other { Maryland) nay
be tie. At all events, the wings have
no chance OF majority Of the States, and
consequently no chance Of success, ex-
cept by uniting with some other party
or faction. in case the election Of Presi.
dent should devolve upon the House,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

nn9uttfs.-When the great duke Of
"a st,e was one night at a theatre, in a
~ ooA' person entered the same box in
1oofs ana spuas. The duke arose from
ad aus t ssa., and with great ceremony express
s ~ -, hanks 70 the stranger, who, some
d issson ne received those thanks, when the
your horse with you, sir.''
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

From .Natamoras.--P Perhaps you will
not believe me when tell you lam writ
ing this by moonshine-yes, the beautiful
bright moonlight Of Mexico. Heaven help
those in the United States who think moth
ing about it. Moonlight in Mexico is
moonlight-pure, beautiful, magnificent
beyond description. 1t is the essence of
monday rarified.- Every object stands
out in hold relief and so clear and pure
is the atmosphere, that the stars and the
broad unclouded sky seem within reach.
| have enjoyed this enchanting moonlight
hundred times while sitting with my
mess in front Of our tent, or sometimes
we take promenade around the camp as
far as the guard will permit us-and at
other times pass out and wander through
the beautiful streets Of the city, and listen
to the chatter of thousand Mexican ton
CUES, jabbering to one another across the
streets. 1t is at such times that we inhale
the sweet odor of the now ripening fruits
that grow SO plentifully in this city-such
as oranges, lemons, lines, figs, dates and
almouds that best Of all fruit-the
juicy peach grows here to its greatest
perfection. All these things combined
will ever give soldier some happy hours.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29
Well done, Rhode IsIand!--Dcfcat
20 OF the AlgeEfnes.

The election Of democrat to Congress-
from Rhode Island has near about epoiled
all the hopes Of the wing partys Here it
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-29

Queer Fish "A gentleman down South
recently sent one of our hotel keepers a
box marked Brook Trout" with the pre-
cautionary hint on the cover of the box
"open with care" On opening it, the
clerk was politely adsnonished BY GER
tain kissing noise that whether '6sh, flesh
or fowl he might expect foul play, un-
less he was cautious, for no sooner had
the cover been removed, than the heads of
two large untamed rattlesnakes appeared
frcm beneath the cover! They have been
carefully placed in safe keeping to await
the arrival Of the donor, when perhaps
they will appear on the table -[Syracuse
Journal. ..ft. t..' ...
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-15
Police Intelligence.

Charge OF Murder Officer Yell, OF Baltimore, ar
rived In this city yesterday from Boston his to
the former city, having in charge sailor by the name
of Lewis Cummings, alias Henry Adams charge Of
s'abbing man by the name Of Lepiat Carter, with
knife nAicting several wounds, causing almost
immediate death This murder. it appears, was COM
mitted In street ARRAY in Baltimore on the 4th Of
July, lS46 year ago last July The accused escaped
at time and shipped in the United states service at
Pensacola since which time he has been at Vera Cruz
with the squadron Information having come to officer
Yell that the accused was board the u 8 ship De-
catur, bound for Boston, the officer proceeded there,
and on the arrival OF the ship Cummings was taken into
custody and IL his way to Baltimore for trial
escorted by officers Stephens and Huthwse ef this CITY
Attempt TO Steal.-A man by the name Of Francis
Cantoe entered porter house located at No 40 An
thony street, on Saturday night and while taking
drink he asked by man present what time 1t was
and wishing to oSss the pulled U%s ms s shs
fellow snatched the WATCH In order to steal It, but
finding he had missed his chance he up with his fist
struck Cantoe q blow on the head which knocked him
down. and before he recovered himself he of with
his cap An alarm at once given, and Captain Hor
ceeded in capturing the accused who gave his
Frank Taunton. Justice Osborne locked him up for
trial.
arrest of Fugitive Officer Boyle, Of the 4th ward
arrested Saturday night,a man called Alexander Nc
Bride alias Rodgers charge of obtaining goods to
large amount by false and fraudulent
from John c. MCPHERSON Of Paterson New Jersey JUS
tice Osborne detained him to await requ'siton from
Ss,Su Uith intent to Ku-oaicer Parksrton of the
18th ward, arrested on Saturday night man called
Joseph Marker, on charge Of assaulting Mr. Wagner,
with intent to kill Justice Timp'on detained MIN ior
examination.
Stealing a Coaf-Ofacer Owens, Of the 9th ward,
arrested Yesterday fellow called Bill johnson, on
charge Of stealing coat belonging to Andrew Jones
Looked up by Justice Osborne
Caught in The Act Officer Bloom of the chiefs office,
arrested, Yesterday woman called Nancy Riley who
detected in stealing purse containing ST. from the
basement of house No Warren street ltappears that
the gate left OPEN and this woman pushed up the
basement window which enabled her to reach the purse
but luckily she detected before making her escape
The purse and money belonged to- young lady by the
of Sarah Ann Gerwn who fortunately had taken,
short time previous some $40 from the same purse,
leaving only the one dollar Housekeepers should be
careful instruct their to always keep the
windows and gate fastened thieves are con-
stsnty the alert for such chances Jus ce Osborne
locked her up for trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-15

A comparison of prices current at the close OF
the market yesterday. with those ruling at the
close of the previous week. exhibits decline In treasury
notes of q per cent; Penn. SIS Nj Illinois M Norwich
aud Worcester, .; Harlem, a16 Long Inland, Far
mers Loan, y; Canton Co., ~. The only stock In the
list that advanced, Morris Canal, and an improve
ment Of per cent realized The movement In the
small fances during the week has been exceedingly lie
mit.d.
The aggregate amount received rom tos on the New
Work. state Canals since the Of navga-
,,on 70 the 7th of November this year. was 45
49, against 81 IS for the corresponding period In
lsas showing an increase Of $ses,9lo ID this year
The value of merchandise imported into this district
for the week ending the 2th inst exclusive OF that sent
to the warehouse with the amount Of duties paid on
IN. .ame were as annexed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-15

| pres from AoAIuBSous AensOcays
Probably one Of the most remarkable feats OF
newspaper enterprise, is the result ofthat which
appears in this mornings Heraid-the speecn
aud resolutions of Mr.. Clay, delivered at Lex
ington the day before yesterday.
The distance is nearly one thousand miles
Knowing the importance of Mr.. Clay's opinions
aud movements in the popular contest now aoout
TO take Mace in this country, We made extraor-
| dinarv ARRANGEMENTS last week to run an Express
exclusively for the Herald We have, howe
yer. taken into the enterprise since our arrange
nents were made, two OF our cotemporaries,w
will also publish the same this morning.
About eleven or twelve o'clock, on the day be-
fore Yesterday, the meeting was held at Lexing-
ton. Our reporters were there, and when the
resolutions were read, and Mr.. Clay had delivered
his speech, our express started on horseback, run
ming eighty -four miles, to Cincinnati. AT Gin
cinnati the notes of our reporters were written
out, and the whole was sent on through the cleo
trio telegraph, to this city, distance, oil
nearly thousand miles. The speech and
resolutions were received early yesterday
morning, and, but for the Intervention Of Sun
day, we should have been able to have published
the whole Lexington proceedings in less than
ten hours from their delivery in Kentucky.
This feat in newspaper enterprise has never
vet been paralleled in the civilized world. In
England, where journalism is carried on with
more enterprise than in any other country,
nothing has taken place which can be compared
with this extraordinary fact. But this is not all.
In less than six months, when the telegraphic
wires shall be completed to New Orleans, and to
other points, we expect to publish intelligence
fifteen hundred or two thousand miles distant,
the day after it transpires at all the different ex-
tremities of the republic.
The following is table Of the electric wires
finished, in progress, and contemplated, as far as
is known