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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
The Responsibility.

Since the wing press and politicians
have, with their characteristic hypocrisy
and brazen effrontery, sought to make it
appear that the democratic party is re.
sponsibe for the temporary failure Of our
school sys em-impugning the motives
and impeaching the integrity of our judi
cial tribunals, with all the malignity o!
party rancor-it is our intention TO recur
to this subject again, for the purpose Of
proving conclusiyely, from the record, that
this miserably bungled and abortive law is
purely Wig in its inception aad parent
age.
AT present, we will merely state that
Doctor FullenwIder, the wing Senator
FROM Desmoines county, is the author and
Trainer Of the bill, and that lie and another
leading wing Senator were particularly
charged, as committee, with the duty of
per'ecting its details for the final action Of
the Senate. 1t will not do for our oppo,
nents to say that the balance Of the Sena-
tors are equally accountable for its proyi-
sions. The bill was reported on the last
day Of the session, ard in tie hurry of
business, consequent: upon the adjourn.
ment, it was next to impossible for Sena-
tors 10 bestow upon it that critical exa-
mination necessary TO detect discrepancies
and constitutional defects. |. was presum.
ed that the committee were at least capa-
bic OF drafting bill in conformity with the
requirements of the constitution, as well
as Of making the necessary provision for
putting it in force. This, in fact, is the
main object of committees; this is what
they are appointed for; and it is not, there
fore, to be wondered al, that the Senate,
relying upon the capacity and fidelity of
their committee, failed to scrutinize the
provisions Of this bill as reported on the
very eve Of adjournment.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
s.Our Country, Right or wrong ;,

An amusing incident which transpired
recently in this city, would seem to indi-'
cate very high authority for the above
motto, and strikingly to illustrate its force
and general application.
A stranger stopping at one of the ho-
tells, hearing blunt friend of ours, in a
fit Of i'll humor, ocoasioned by some casual
occurrence, declare his intention OF leav-
ing the country and enlisting to fight the
Mexicans, deemed it his duty to expostu-
late against SO rash an undertaking; which
he did by representing the horrors of the
war, and concluding that it was "an I'M
righteous and God-abhorred war; To
which Sam drily replied that, whether
the Almighty were on the side Of the Mex
leans or not, he did not know: Certain it
was, however, our boys had hogged them
hand omely every time; that one yankee
could whip dozen Mexicans, any how ;
and concluded by reiterating his determin-
alton to go and bear hand in the war.
The traveller, hereupon, expostulaled
the more earnestly telling him that the same
good fortune GUILD not be relied on for
| the future, as our continued victories thus
far were mere the result of Provdential
| interposi,ion, than any thing else. Show
do You make that out promptly rejcined
| our friend" that Providence aids the
Americans, il, as yousay, it is an unright-
eons and God-abhorred war?
This was regular "choaker" to the
traveller, who, ii appears, had been taking
an overdose Of Corwin whigeery. He
saw that he was cornered, and, after a
frui,less effort TO extricate himself, stam-
mered forth the following unique reply
"lhe TACT is, my friend, it seems that
Providence always does aid the Ameri-
cans, right or acrong"
1t is worta recording, if only for its
forced bluntness.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

We shall be with the Governor in all
his attempts to promote the cause of edu-
cation and the general welfare OF the PEG
pie ofIowa.- Hawkeye.
We congratulate the people of Iowa, as
well as his Excellency; the latter on the
assurance of having the weight Of govern
ment shared by this most learned, sage
astute civilian; and the former upon the
certainty that the Efforts of the Governor,
TINS ably supported, to promote the cause
of education" and their general welfare, -
cannot TAIL of proving eminently success
full. His Excellency must feel very COM
Portable under this assurance, and. as for
"the dear people," how can they ever
show themselves sufficiently greatful?-
how, except by electing their great bene-
factor as Governor next time? But then, he
wouldn't accept; SO there's no use tender
ing the office to him.
Under his guidance, 'the cause Of edu-
cation" must certainly prosper. VIVA,
vould become ofthis helpless people, were
old Hawk to be snatched away from tn EN-
by stroke of Providence? Who said that
ne was sou!less demagogue and an empty
headed political trlfler? Who said that he
was hypocrite in religion, knave in
politics, and fool in all that relates to the
common decencies of life? We'd like to
get a sight Of the slanderer-we would.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
Better from, "A sE-ls:n.

Hor.. John P. Robinson, a-Whis O.
Salem, iormerl candidate for Cunsres.
and delgate 10 the Wang State Con, en-
tion OF Mass, has written letter which j,
published in the Worcester Palladium
giving his reasons why he shall vote in
Hon. Caleb CGshiDg, the Democratic can.
dldate for s1o> ernor. The first is, that The
v higs Of the Massachusetts Legislature
refused to furnish clothing for the Mas
sachusatts Volunteers Gen Gushing adj.
vocatlng the measure. His fourth and
fifth reasons are as follows;
Fourthly, | >hall vote for General Cush
ing becan>e | think that a narrow. con-
tracted, iiiberal and sectional spirit has
been The prevailing characteristic of the
wing party o! this State for tie last three
or four years, and the whole tendency has
been to destroy all independence Of thought
and actioH. and 10 puff up and make great
men out Of nothing.
Filthy, l shall vote for General Cush-
ing because the government of this State is
completely under the control of great,
monled power, over bearing and in>olent.
unprncipled and corrupt, who think they
can buy up, or crush every man who ex
hibrs the least particle OF independence,
and by means OF their great wealth carry
whatever men or measures they please,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

josiah KENT. Esq, the Representative
elect in Lee county, was highly respec-
ted member Of the constitutional Conven-
ton Of 1886, and strong advocate of all
the most purely democratic features of our
fundamental code. Mr.. Kent will be a
valuable acquisition 10 the House. If old
Lee could but afford us another of the
same character, his aid would be very op
perfume.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

Correction I'm our remarks of last
week upon the subject Of legalizing the
election Of the county and township school
officers, We included county Superinten-
dents in the list. The law creates 70 such
officer. The error arose from wrong
impression Of the moment Il the remarks
being hastily penned--and was not dis
covered until too late for correction,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

u Those honest but misguided mer
who usually vote the wing ticket, while
they repudiAte the sentiments, and disap
prove Of the course OF that party in rela
ton to the war, in marking out before
them a course in accordance with the die
tates Of conscience, should ask themselves
the following question: Is not every man
justly chargeable with par,ici pating in
the opposition 10 his coun.ry's cause, who
contributes by his vote to the support OF
The party avowing such sentiments, there,
by encouraging and strengthening them in
that course? Is he not as culpabe for
aiding in their elevation to power, know
ing their sentiments, and the course they
will pursle if they succeed, az if he were
openly TO espouse those sentiments? Is
he not participes crimines Of their moral
treason, in ailording "aid and comfort to
the enemies of his country in time of war?
Ii so, the only way in which he can clear
his own skirts, is, to 'come out from :
mong the foul party
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
From the New Orleans Picayune.
.McEfcexlS Wears.
General Nrders--No. DOG
HEADQUARTERS Or Tur

L
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMv
Mexico, Sept. %, ls47
The general in-chief has received thru,
many kind sources, Mexican and Others
undoubted iniormatirn that an extens;,. >
conspiracy is on foot about us. 10 surnr;ss y
10y means OF an insurrectlonl our on,raS
and quarters, and to murder our officer
and men.
Mexican officers and soldiers in die
gnise, who had not the courage to asfsnI
their capital, are the leaders Of This oon
splracy, aided by some fifteen hundred
,h'eves ana murderers, who were turned
loose LOT mat purpose and 70 prey upon
the peaceable inhabitants, TIE niobi bs!nra a
the triumphal entry of the American A.
my into this city.
The conspirators have also the se,r;,o,
OF several false priests, who disbonor ~"
holy religion which they only profess fnr
the special occasion. '''
Until ready for the insurrec,ion ,ba
disguised Williams hope to do us mnob
harm In detail. Their plan is to assass;n a
ate s'rayglers, particularly drunken man
to entice individuals or small par,;es int,
shops, to drink; & stab them when At ,bs;r
cups; TO entce our gallant Roman Cath.
lie soldiers, who have done so much HON.
or TO our colors, to desert, under a prom.
Use OF lands in California, which our arms
have already conquered, and which, for.
ever Will remain a part of the United
States.
Let all our soldiers, Protestant and
catholic, remember the fate of the do
sertefs taken at Churubusco. These de-.
ioaed wfetches were also promised mon.
ey ana land; but the Mexican Govern
nen'' by every SORT Of ill-usace. drove
them TO take up arms against the country
and flag they had cOluntariIy sworn to sun
port, and next placed them in 'front.' of the
oattle--in positions from which they could
not possibly escape the conquerine valor
OF our glorious ranks. After every effort
OF the seneral-in-,hief to save, by judi
cionS discrimination, as nal.y ofthose uis.
cradle conV:c's as possible, fifty Of them
have paid for their treachery by an ignO.
m!nious death on the gallow>!
Again the general-in-cllef cslls on his
brethren in arms, Of all grades, to be con.
stan'Iy on the alert, by day as by night;
never toappear in the streets without side
arms; to walk out in parties oftwos, threes,
or more, and 10 avoid all obscure places
particularly treacherous dram shops aid
liquor stores.
By command of Maj Gen. Scott:
II. l.. SCOTT, A. A. A.G.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

II The Hawkeye goes in strenucusly
for the lrgalization of the election of all
the school officers, including the State ST.
perintemlent. What an arrant old
joker! But, perhaps he is not aware Of
any difference between an officer created
by the constitution and those created ny
law. fit be at the option Of the Legisla-
ture in what manner they will give legal
existence TO officers who are mere crea.
lures Of the Legislative authority, it does
not follow that they may exercise the same
discretion with regard to an officer ofthe
constitution. 1t is not in their power to
legalize the election Of Superintendent.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

PENNSYLVANIA ELEcTIoN.-An cleo.
ton was held by the Pennsylvania volun.
teers, at Perote, Mexico, on the 18th
October, for Governor, &c. The vote
stood for Governor, Skunk, &c; Irwin, 20.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

IL Next week we intend to regale our
readers with the machine poetry ground
out for the Iowa Sentinel from the pedi.
gree portion of Mr.. Harlan's pronuncia-
mento. 1t is rich.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

The PoTAroE RoT has male It's ap
pearance in several portions ofthe Union
and in some places the crop is almost en-
tirely ruined Ivy it. The Boston Traye.
Ter says that the rot in that vicinity j.
nearly universal, and that potatoes are sci
ling for one dollar bushel and upwards
Those that have been shipped Lately from
Maine, are entirely spoiled. In Penn
sylvania, New Jersey and Mary land, III,
rot exists to an alarming extent.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
The school Officers.

With view to eliciling the views Of
others upon the subject, but not Of pro-
posing the adoption of such measure, we
last week suggested question as TO the
propriety of legalizing the election Of the
township and county school officers
Though this step was originally proposed
by agentleman for whose judgement we
have the highest respect, we should have
been more careful in broaching the sab
ject, but that the question would evidently
have come up, at ali evenls, in case of an
extra session.
Since then, we have conversed with a
number of gentlemen who are more con-
versant with The steps that have been ia
ken under the school law; and it appears
that insuperable difficulties may be an
countered in the retro-action Of law to
| legalize what has been done. We might
instance few cases which would arise,
particularly of conflicting titles between
those who have entered lands under the
school law, and those who have bought of
the United States and paid for them, in
which the acts OF the Fund Commission
ers cannot be legalized. 1t is possible that
we may be misinformed in this particular;
but we are satisfied that many serious, il
not insurmountable difficulties will pre-
sent themselves; and these will have TO be
inquired into before wholesale system o!
legalization is adonted. 1t is also nice
question as to the propriety, legitimacy
or bindidg force Of any act to legalize lille
gality.
The danger is, that such step nigh,
make confusion worse confounded." Our
anxiety to see all difficulties harmonized
and the school system put into effective
operation as soon as possible, would in
duce us to fall in with any .teusable plan
FOR efIecting that object; but, can the de-
sired remedy be effected by the proposed
step? We are apprehensive that this can
only be done by enactnS new law, or
re-enacting The old one, amending it very
materially. Should the Gen. Assembly con
vene, the members will know what has
been done in their respective districts, and
what legislation is required to accomplish
the great object.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

lRELAND.-The prospect Of affairs ii
Ireland, during the coming winter, are
indeed, gloomy enough. Famine in an ag
grava'ed form has 'eapppared, and Qu,et
Victoria has issued a letter comm adm.
general collections to be raised In the es
tablished church, for the relief OF the sui
fering peasantry.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
New .sersCV.

This hitherto Wing state, Of ''Droad SEAL
memory, has at length wheeled into line,
10y eiectirg democratic Governor. The
majority Tor HAINES, the democratic can
dIdae, is 1900. But, with such large
popular democratic majority in the state,
the iederailsts still reta!n--probably as the
fruits of wing gerrymanderinS a MAORI
~ o: p on Joint ballot.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

The Legislatwe.-The result of the spc
eial election in Lee county, together will
that in Desmoines, reverses the position
of parties, securing to the democracy ;
majority Of two on joint vote over the fed
eralists and possums combined. Last ses.
sion they had the same majority over us
In the lower house, the two parties prop.
err being at tie, the balance is held by 6
possum, who processes to be democrat
Two democratic United States Senator.
will be among the fruits of this result
Comment deferred.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
BY command of Maj. Gen. Scott:
II. l.. SCOTT, A. A. A. G.,

OFFICE OF THE CIVIL AND ML'Y GOvERNoRi
National Palace, Sept. -. ISL.
To enable the city authorities to raise
the contribution levied upon them, the fol-
lowing orders are made with the aPprO'
baton OF the general in chief.
l. The municipal authorities otthe city
and district will retain all their usual
sources of revenue. In addition thereto,
the internal customs or dnties which have
heretofore been collected at the custom
house, city gates End elsewhere are ''f
the present, surrendered TO the Ayunia
niento, TO be collected and disposed OF by
them, bject to such modification and or
ders as may from time to time be recelI-
ed from this office, or from the general
in chief
2. The management and revenues OF
The post office are likewise, for the pres
ent yielded up to the Ayuntaniento
3. after setting aside supply OF Inc
public cigars and tobacco sufficient for two
months consumption. to be dis'rlbutelIn
kind 10 the army, the residue viii be dIs'
posed to the municipal authorities al Inc
rate ol--per arrobe, with leave to dispose
of 1t in the manner and at the prices mere
tofore usual with the Mexican Govern
ment. The price and terms OF the sa's
to the Ayuntamiento to be determined ."
between them and the principal quarter
master of the army.
4. Tobacco not belonging TO The Mex.
can Government, and which may hefea''
ter be brought into market, may be O'''
posed Of by city authorities as heretofore
.. All supplies for the army shall "
introduced free Of any duty or cEa'5'
whatever.
6. Semi weekly reports of the rece'P',
into the city treasury, and OF lhs eN
penditures, will be made to the civil SDu
military governor.
]. A. QUITMAN, Maj. Gen. I. 5 A.
and Civil and Military Governor
The Punishment Of the Deserves
We have not room for the orders III '" VS.
in which the trial and sentence OF the On.
ferent deserters are given, but give NV
substance.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
G:r'crHE D-ssrrs~-%O, S6e.
iiEhG QUARTERS OF I'VE Army,

ilLAi QUARTERS OF 1HE ARMY,
.>.eXlco; Sept. q lS47.
l. Here, as IN all Roman Catholic coun.
tries, there are treqr, 1T religious pro.
cesslmts in lie streets, as We! - il Ike
churches, sncl, as tie elevation ut the HIT.
;hr T!"ficEm, funerals, s..
?. The interruption nfsuch p,ocessons
has already been prohibited in orders, aid
as 10 civilized person will ever wallory
do any act 10 hurt The religious feelings
others, 1t Is earnestly requested Of all Pro-
Ite>tant Americans either 10 keep ont ot
the way, or to pay TO the Catholic relgl
on aud lis ceremonlou> every decent mark
.oi respect and Difference.
). In the case Of the ri0ficuta, visits
ef consolation TO the sick and diving. com.
manders Of corps are requested, when
called upon, to allow to Roman Catholic
soldiers 10 perform tie Usual functions On
such occasions.
4. There is every reason to believe
that very large distribution of knives
and d'Eks have recently been made 10 lii,
Grated consicts thieves and murderers
Tor The purpose OF asSassina,ing American
soldiers, found drunk, or Otherwise clr
thrir guard.
D. Measures are in progress to search
out and seize for execution the ius,gators
and leaders Of those as<as,;nS. In the
Deal.iine, guards and patrols viii search
all suspicious persons, Gi~arm, and. if NE
cessary, coniine them for trial aid pun
!shment.
BY command of Maj. Gen Scott:
II. l.. SCOTT, A. A. A. e.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
louisiana.

In the first district Mr.. La Sere, and in
The third Harmonson, both democrats, are
elected TO Congress. In the second dis
trc', 1t is said that Tbibadeaux, wing, is
elected. So far as heard from. the wings
claim a gain OF three Representatives in
the State Legislature. Last year the d. mo-
Gratis had majority OF ten on joint ballot
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

The MEXICAN debt to English capitalist
is about $50,00O,OOO.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
MlsSsSsEDs,i.

From this state the returns are incom.
plete. The Missouri Republican of the
18th, claims the election of Tompkius
wing, over Roberts, democratic Repre-
sentative in the last Congress. This is
wing news, and needs confirmation: in
short, we do not believe it.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

The Punishment Of the Descstm
We have not room for the orders III luz, '.r
in which the trial and sentence OF the u n
ferent deserters are given, but give NV
substance.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
NOTICES AND MEN.

Those that do not take newspapers labor
under many disadvantages, and frequently
incur many unnecessary expenses and some
times save ftp. 1t is necessary to have no
tees published frequently, and those having
as general thing wish to see them; but r
consequence of their not taking the paper are
often put to much more trouble and expense
than would pay for paper for a year. Bu
these persons do occasionally save ftp, by
calling at the Office and asking for paper, as
printers are of that class that scarcely ever
charge for paper on such occasions. How
much more convenient it would be for every
man to take paper, particularly when ten
times as able to do SO as the printer is to give il
free.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
We'll Done!

The Democrats of Wy andot held a
county Convention, few days sInce, to
appoint delega to the State Convention,
and Messrs. McCutchen and Mott were
selected Among the resolutions ad opl ed
by the meeting we fnd the following.
Resolued, That we Will not relax our eff
forts until the democratic majority of Wy
andot shall correspond with that of our
adjoining neighbors, Crawford, Seneca
and Hancock, nor until the democratic
banner shall triumphantly wave the motto
of equal rights, privileges and taxation,
over The capitol Of our State.
We like the spirit OF this resolution
and we hope our Wyandot friends will
continue y the good work as vigorousl,
as they began at the foundation of their
new county Although Old Seneca will
take the lead in this section, 10 rolling up
the maj critics we yet hope to see Wyan.
dot along side the banner county of the
NJrth.--Senecd Advertiser.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-10
THANKSGIVING.

W
The following, from the Delaware
Standard, shows that what little thanks,
giving was kept atthat place, was Of tile
same tory character as in some other
placcs:-- Statesman.
THANKsGiviNa DAY was not generally
observed by our citizens, as day Of rest
from their ordinary iabors. Several oI
our churches were open, and we are sor
ry TO have to say, from what we heard oI
the disconrses, that they were nnappro'
pirate, and as a general thing, might be
considered nothing more than mere poll
tical discoui ses on the subject Of the war.
In the language Of a writer in the States
man Of the 26th ult., we would say, that
we believe ii to be the duty OF every
Christian minister and teacher Of morality J
to speak against that conduct and those
causes which produce war; but, when wal
does exist, it is the duty Of all good men
all lovers of their country--and espe.
cially those who can conscientiously
'thand God that our country is TO be pre-
ferred to all others, on account of the
superior privileges we enjoy! civil reli.
glous, and political'--to assist in bringing
that war 10 an honorable ISSUE