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

Election OF Judges by the People,
proposition has been made. in the legisls
ture Of THIS state, to amend the constitution
so as to give the election of Judges and
Attorney General to the people. The
Nashville Union approves The proposec
change land advocated it in lengthy article
Modern constitutional reform unqnes
tionably exhibits this tendency, and We
believe the policy will eventually prevail
in all the stats. We cannot doubt that the
election of those important officers can be
quite as safely lodged with the people, as
with the legislAture.-Memph. (Tenn
Appeal.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
Democratic National COnrenfion. -Th

Democratic National Generation. The
4th Of July next has been suggested as a
suitable day for the meeting Of this body.
1t is not yet settled whether it shall meet
at Cincinnati or in Baltimore. the time
and place Of meeting are of little moment,
SO that we have harmonious and patriotic
action, presenting worthy candidates and
proper issues to the American people
This accomplished, democrec will lie
certain to triumph in the Presidential tlec-
Memphis Appeal.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
pliment, Col. D., as well as the composer

pliment, Col. D., as well as the compose,
Of the music, should they bestow passing
thought upon it, will be apt to consider
the source BY the extract from Col.
Doniphan's speech which we published
last week, it is plain that he considers tie
Rogues March much more appropriate for
Tom Corwin and his tory associates and
defenders, than march composed in hon.
or Of his own brilliant achievements in
fighting for his country.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

The Combotants. Major Noah ssys
Among the killed and wounded at the last
battle in Mexico, are mentioned number
Of individuals, who, until recently, were
attached to the New York press in the
capacity of Printers. Several of the per-
sons mentioned have put many page Of
our copy in type. 1t is fact as notori-
Gus as singular, that there are more Prin-
ter volunteers than any other in the SER
vice, and that they have proved them
selves to be the most serviceable and best
instructed msn.is the truth, recorded sim
ply as a matter OF fact, without any other
motive.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
1.-THE Hon. Dixon II. Lewis, Of Al

1.-The Hon. Dixon Fl. Lewis, Of Al
ALBANIA, has published an unequivocal con-
tradlction OF the rumor, that he is commit
ted in favor of General Taylor for the
presidency. The Baily Peyton letter ex-
pressed the views of the writer, but cid
not convince Mr. Lewis that the democracy
Of the country ought to rally to the support
of man fer President who says he has
no fixed political sentiments, but prefers
the election Of Mr.. Clay over all others.
By the way. what has become the zeal Of
ct our whig neighbors for Gen. Taylor?
Are they ready TO desert him at this early
day?-St. Louis Union.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

Jg=sDear mel said Mrs. Darlington,
as she dropped for the third time into the
lap of passenger in railroad ear, having
stood up during fifty mule journey. from
scarcity of cars. "Dear mt! I'm all con
.iusioned and bruises, and l shall ge, my
brains knocked out if go on this way.
feel as Elder Snarl SAID he did when the
boys rid him on rail. that it it wasn't for
the name of riding he'd full as lief walk
And the old lady compressed her lips and
held on harder.-Boston Post. 1t2"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
NUMBER 81.
From the Cleveland Plain Dsalar.
A Musical Scene.

"pve dabbled in the turbid pool Of politics.n--
Yorick
There are three or four little musical
urchins. travelling about Of nights in rags
aud masks, with an old tamborine, tin pan
and castinets, singing all manner Of songs.
They do first rate where there are no dogs
nor cross old women; getting now and
then little '.tin" and any quantity Of ap-
plause. "Onr ''dev.'' reports. and he il
zone Of EN-" that the other evening after
we had gone home they undertook 10 give
our amiable neighbors Of the Herald and
True Democrat. little touch Of old fash-
toned coon skin music, not dreaming of
giving offence to any in the building, as It
was known that we were not in hearing.
So they assembled in the Exchange hall
and struck mp the following di,ty, taken
from the old whig song book of 1910,
with the "yaller kiver."
"Come Wings and raise your voices strong,
Wen sing good old fashioned song; '
We've lots Of timber, good and true, asia
For President, we think-t,on't you?' tsaw
Here the "bones," tamborine and tin
pan, ratified as they joined in the follow
ing chorus. as..
sThen, wake up Wings, daylight's breaking;
We go for the Wing there's no mistakins,
And set those locos shivering, shaking;
Ha, ha, ha, boys! well, we wi.lr' tf''7
A voice from the Herald Office cried
out, -"Stop that COMPOUNDED noise there,
or We'll throw the paste dish at you,
paste and all" The boys, thunder. truck
at such a reception, began to look lugu-
brous. Oar "dev" be,houeht him eli that
the Herald felks went for Taylor, and tho
expression - .u -l..L ,sr.si
owe 50 for Wings, there's no mistak,ng,.'
might as we'll been left out. SAYS Bill,
diets us change the programme" and they
sung -
"Tom Cowin-Tom-we hail with joy,
Our own Ohio wagon boy! @'"'
He drives ahead, and flinches never; tts51
A true blue Wing. and Wing forever. 7g.t
''Then wake up: Wings, &C." .s.r..
Upon this the "True Democrat" folks
came ont in perfect rage, clustered,
hustled and kicked the whole minstrel
band down stairs. Our "dev" swears
that so long as he wears the sacred earb
Of minstrel, he shall dabb!e in the "iur.
bid pool Of politics" no more. .,,....... 49,.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

fighting for his country.
Natural EIistory.--A Chapter ON
Monkeys.
| Those naturalists who have undertaken
a classification Of the lower grade Of ami
mails resembling the human species in
physical conformation, have been seriously
perplexed with regard to the proper grade
in the scale OF being to assign the figure
head Of the Burlington Hawkeye. The
erratic habits, the cunning freaks and
amusing inconsistencies OF the animal, have
rendered it long an object of the most Gu
rious speculation TO the friends Of science,
who have differed widely as TO the origin
Of its Distinguishing traits and predominant
ing propensities.
Those accustomed to judge of things by
their names, have taken it for granted,
from the name Of the paper, that the crea-
ture which graces its editorial tripod was
some species Of hawk; hence the cogno-
mems, "Old Hawk and 'tbe red winged
Hawk in honor Of its inseperable COM
punion OF last winter, sometimes applied
to the animal. Others, having learned
enough Of its real character to know that
it lacked every trait belonging exclusively
to the nobler birds of prey, but having got
the impression that it belonged 10 the
feathered tribe, have supposed it to be a
buzzard, and we have even heard it styled
a King fisher.
Some, in view Of its desperate but awk-
ward efforts to ape humanity, have set it
down in general terms as rare specimen
Of either the ourang ou'ang or the rib nose
babboon; while others, again, have main
tanned that It's groyelling propensities and
swinish instincts, indicate much closer
affinity to the herd which, on a certain &C.
casion, fled from The presence of our Saw
ior and ran headlong into the sea.
But where natural science has been at
fault. genius has stepped in to supply the
deficiency. The skill and fancy of the
artist have succeeded to the admiration Of
all who have seen the mastery caricature
of our young friend Y. of this city, where
in he has given life-lIke picture Of this
suhject-a picture not to be mistaken by
any who have ever seen the figure head
Of the HawAeye-represen,ing that indi-
vidual as cross between the Cur, the
Monkey, and the Berkshire; and thus con.
sdera,ely dividing between those three
classes of animals tie disgrace which it
were cruel to entail wholly upon either Of
them.
The editorial fraternity, however,
good deal amused and not little piqued
withal, at seeing such nondescript os,en,
ta,iously figuring as member Of their
profession thought the C ase quite
bad enough, TO make the bsst oft. They
have therefore generally concurred il,
ranking him with the Monkey tribe; and
one of them, as the old files Of the Terri
torial Gazette will show, has literally held
him up by the tail as such. We shall there
fore continue o concede the dignity ofthis
rank to him, and whenever he becomes
unruly, shows his teeth, or attempts to cut
up any OF his "monkey Shines instead
Of resor,ing to any harsh measures, we
will just jerk him up by the aforesaid or
nalnen,al appendage. and exhibit him fo'
the amusement Of our readers; for, after
all, the animal is not capable Of much
harm.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

u smart Boy.-An urchin remarked
,nat the principal branch Of education in
nus school, was the uillow branch the
. . having used up nearly whole
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24

Jake said All old farmer one day to
one Of his mowers, do you know how
many horns there are to Dilemma?
NO. replied Jake, "but know how
many there are to quart Of whiskey.'2
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-11-24
A Hymn for the Harvest Home
of lS47.
BY THE AUTHOR OF srsovrRB1AI PHILOSOPHY.

T THE AUTHOR OF sPRovERBIAL PHILosoPl
O nation, Christian nation,
Lift high the hymn Of praise,
The God Of our salvation,
Is love in ali its ways;
He blesse!h US, and feedeth
Every creature Of his hand,
To succour him that needeth
And to gladden. all the land,
Rejoice ye happy people,
And peal the changing chime
From every belfried steeple
In symphony sublime;
Let cottage and let palace s.
Be thankful and rejoice,
And woods, and hills, and valleys,
Re echo the glad voice!
From glen, and plain, and city,
Let gracious incense rise,
The lord Of life and pity
Hath heard his creatures cries;
And where in fierce depressing
Stalk'd fever, fear and death,
He pours triple blessing
To fill and fatten earth!
Gaze round in deep emotion;
The rich and ripcned grain
Is like golden ocean
Becalined upon the plain;
And we, who late were weepers
Lest Judgment should destroy,
Now sing, because the reapers
Are come again with Joy!
o praise the hand that giveth
And giveth evermore- .. "
To every soul that liveth
abundance flowing ore,
For every soul he flle,h
With mamma from above,
And over all distille,h
The JUNCTION of his love.
Then gather, Christians, gather,
To praise with heart and voice
The good Almighty Father.
Who biddeth you rejoice;
For He hath turned the sadness
OF his children into mirth,
And we will sing with gladness
The harvest home of earth
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On Monday last the two Kentucky reg
iments and the Indiana regiment left
Louisville I, r the seat of war. They are
destined for active service under the i'm
mediate command Of the gallant Gen. Bur
LER,
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-25
ITO PACKAGES
NEW FALL GOODS,

lust RECEIVED - Among which will be found
j Is pieces black French Cloths from 81 to sou per yd
pieces Brown, Green and Blue Cloths from az to 90
per yard, sa -
30 pieces Striped and Plain Cassmeres from go cents TO
$50 per yard
pieces brab Blue and Black Beaver Cloths from 81 20
to $3.50 per yard,
~ pieces OF Cassinets from 81 Ia cts TO rs cts pr yd,
SO pieces Kentucky jeans first rate, at 70 cents,
10 pieces Sleeps Gray Satinet ~ l2 cts per yard,
pieces Vestngs comprising general assortment very
30 pieces White and Red Flannes all Wool Is cts p yd
20 pieces Red and Yellow do part Wool, at Is cts,
pieces bohemian Plaid 81 l.2 cts per yard,
10 pieces rich Cashemeres 81 l-2 per yard,
20 pieces Coored and Black MUSLIN l5c yd
90 pieces small figured Muslnde aines at 10 per yd
40 pieces rich Chintz Calico at IL l2 cts worth ~ cents
30 pieces Calico at cts worth l2 l.2 cts per yard
$50 pieces fast Colors Calico at Ia cts. per yard,
Q Bales yard and liz wide ut IL liz cts per yard,
Bales "a wide at and cents per yard,
Gases Beached Cottons from to 20 cents per yard,
, ALSO, Hg
Ito dozen Country Knit Socks,
go dozen Children's Wooden Wear,
100 dozen Childrens mixed and lead cOlored Hose,
100 dozen Kid, Buckskin and Wooden Gloves,
Rich Brocha Shawls, %s
Plaid Wooden Scarts, Blankets,
Canton Flannels Table and Towelng Diapers,
Cotton Yarns, all Numbers, Weddings and Battngs,
And many other CHEAP GOODS to be had ut
VIM. EGAN a. SONS,
South side Penn, Ave. doors East Of Market House.
a + . y
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nR. SCHWARTZE'S Compound Extract Of Sarsaparilla
IL for the Of all eruptlye Diseases bronchitis rleuma
lisin, scroiula, and general debility
DR. Schwarize's ChronoThermal Ague Pills, warranted
to cure in hours.
ALSO
Dr. Schwartze's Unrvaled Vermiiuge.
DR. Martins celebrated Compound Syrup OF Wild Cherry
for the Of coughs Colds cosumpons, and Diseases
ct the chest generally.
DR. Sweeiscr's Paacea, for the Of scrola in all lis
FORMS diseases Of the skim dropsy and all affections Of the
bladder and kidneys.
DR. Amats Italian Panacea for the Of all bilious
disorders dyseery, dyspepsia, and all diseases dependent
on corrupt lumors
Also, Swaims long celebrated Panacca, and all other
remedies OF modern Improvement.
u For sale at DR. Schwartze's Apothecary Store Penn
syIyania avenue near 81 street.
oct S--2awlm'
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Washington, October A, 1871. Oct. 10 TO Dec.
DIR. Amati's italian Vegetable Panacea.


CERTAIN CURE for dysntery, diarrhda, bilious and
u liver complaints, dyspepsia, &C. &c.-Docor Amans
celebrated Italian vegetable panacea prepared by MessIH
Samuel Carus Co., is now offered TO the public, for the
and prevention OF the above prevalent diseases s
success has emneny shown IN many cases OF maa-
rial and bilious attacks fevers cholera morbus, dysentery,
y spepsa disorders Of the liver chronic diseases, summer
complaints, and others peculiar to children, female com
plants, &c, ;.ga .FseF 5ist@
The ingredients composing the above preparation have
been made known to, and FULLY examined by, distinguish
ed physician, who has given his unqualified appreciation
suffering under any mercurai disease may FULLY
depend upon being relieved by the OF the pailucea
Many famss who have used testify 10 It's mid and
operation Il is therefore confidently recommended to all
who may be afflicted with any OF The complaints above
named.
The propreors do not think j necessary 10 publish here
any OF the numerous certificates which they possess,
recommendatory Of the panacea, as the pamphle which
accompanies each bottle will be found sufficient 10 render
ample information a5l
The panacea be had, Wholesale and RETAIL Of the pro-
prieors llh street. Pennsylvania also at
The drug stores oi Messrs.
@. Farquhar Co., Of 10Th street and N York
avenue. @sa s.t l 4NLH
McCery Clements corner of l4h and Pennsyl-
vana t.5,t yaE Tia 4tt.
r. S. Patterson corner Of 9th and Penn,
NJ. Delaney corner Of l-2 street and Penn. avenue.
d. b. Clarke OF 18th street and Maryland avenue,
sand and Of others in the city, and also OF the principal
oct SID. S. CARUsI d Co
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COAL.

John PETvTIBONE is receiving daily his supply Of the
j above article various kinds together with the cele.
braled BUTLER COAL which he has had the pleasure Of
Introducing into this Market and which has been 40 highly
recommended by those who have used H. suitable ior ker
nans Ranges, Radiators, &c.
Glover Iil Coal an excellent article OF luminous
dump CoaD thought be equal II not superior 10 the va
rious kinds heretofore used In our city. 80
Orders received ut the yard on LenoTs wharf near the
south side Pa avenue between IL and 6th Streets or at
In,n " (,allan,s octS-u
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BOOTS AND SHOES,

~ THE subscriber informs the citizens OF Washington
and surrounding country, that he has now on hand
Y The most complete assortment of BOOTS and SHOES
that mas ever been offered the citizens Of this Metropolis
nv arrangements he has made for future supplies together
with the manufacturing department Of his establishment,
under his SUPERVISION he trusts that no lady or gentle
man need without being exactly suited as to
enlemeil can procure the very best article Of French
style OF Boots moderate prices Best American do Qnie
rir 10 none) Together with all the lower grades OF from
nj Us. az 90 co. 70 80, SO 50, and so on to s5
Ladies' can also find al his store all the various kinds Of
CATERS and hagaers black and coored that are now in
,se with complete assortment of walking Shoes slippers
&C. at all prices from " l2 u.s. 81 cts s OIL IL ~ 10
al splendid assortment OF white Satin and Kid
Slippers ofreai French Style.
~ ALSO,
full assortment Of women's and children's Boots and
Shoes Of every description and price The public In
yiied 10 call and before purchasing elsewhere
TH0S. N. DRASIEARS,
nearly opposite Browns Hotel Pa. av
= o ioct0Q-
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TO VOLUNTEERS, CLAIMANTS, 81
a.,.,., Agency at washington, d. q.

a SAMUEL STETTINIUS, General agent, Notary
~ Pubic Justice Of The Peace &c respectfully informs
lEY Volunteers and the United States Regulars ana &
HE representatives OF the deceased Soldiers that he NJ
is prepared undertake the settlement OF their Claims wi
the Departments ut Washington. He will procure Bounty
Land Warrants Treasury Scrip Pensions Tor the Wounded
Pensions Widows and Orphans OF the deceased Soldiers
Of pay services rendered. Mileage or any
other Claim or Claims against the General Government
that may be conded his management will be speedily
attended to. g,Ht -@ H-t &h#
His terms moderate.
lie can be consulted any time between the hours Of
O'Clock, M and o'clock, M, at his Office on Fifteenth
street, opposite the Treasury Department
oct -lmd decS
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Notice 10 Mariners,

ta74,~ The recent Survey OF the Entrance TO MOBILE
1NL&K BAY, by Lieut. Com. q. r. Patterson, U. s NJ
A,s,a "a, the Coast Survey shows that the hest water n
crossing the Ia be found by bringing Sand Island
house TO bear N ~ degrees w, (re NJ ~ degrees
WI tby compas) about ships length TO the westward OF
the east end Dauphn Island woods, and running for It
This course carries D34 feet over the bar al mean low
water The bar deepens gradually on the inside and a
pidly 10 a fathom on the side towards the sea.
: oct i5--dtf A. ID. BACHE, Sup't u. s Coast Survey.
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pRospEcTUs
Congressional Globe and Appendix.

,,,p 80 M. 10 apprse the public OF renewed
Nv II issue n's ,,r ,,ayt o publish the Co.oREs,
" Ina~ and AppEspx for the approarhin session.
mi 40 nyi.s Subscriptions The Two Houses havngeon
Win ~ Tor The work such terms Us enables us
@ nv roolete reports 10 multiply and issue The mum,
beers ~ w. sui ~ s,bs ribers we hope good
creahing ua Pi ~ and hal official sanction thus be
asHed on he pubcaiion We shall increase Tie ,oumo
al least one third beyond ,e ,,anar si rher lis la 70
circulation 49, =. :, ,,nort.,t no;nt in the view 81
ns aa y ~ " ~ d,r'be r,por Of the debates OF The
body of value IN proportion 70 s I'M IS
aon among ,s peop,e If i.s remote consienis thai
obtains easy access and holds NJ really relrr.
from day TO day, ana iehueIs ne "'''"''Is
Having received from all parties ~ =, nv liberal means
MARKS OF appiooa.io sn y, ,s lie work. we shall
not be found wanting in The ama ON ar part
sry 70 ,ie uia w ,hs nnast me best efforts Of
ose Win The undertaking = WI a % results
smshen oy ~ % @ ~, nr,oin md conduct by Of
dcers in The cabinet and n ihe held VIII n arrms 81 peace
profound inquiry ana he
drawn from al that has been DONE s affecting
s @ viii open m novel and powerfully OPP
erang discussions rendering ie so.e ~ 70 hs Con-
dnrns ,e ne eaI 40 @ y, he ali world In the days
her early energy Ssn NEW M ConSress Ali thai has
I'M o. 2 ~ coprress n New Mexico California
n fhe cani Of III and The provinces sill Disqualification
H. viii under the consideration Of the nex Consess
It's debates viii contain the history o inc Wal or
determine lis results whether 'hey ~ va " ibs
vast nna interesting MAIZE III in recoud m he Conrrts
sneal nlof ne and An,usndx. -
% a I,ih. Ia made IN Of the daily proceed
, ~ ,b ,s In,s az Congress and printed super
ne dobe royal paper with small type brewer and non
aan na,l .rhs sneechts Of he members this first
% ~ mn port OF az prepared speeches
being ,o ae "ve In me fM Of the Journals
Win lie yens and ma VS. on every ni,, question
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TYLER'S NEW HOTEL.

On Pennsylvania Apeuel 6eficeen 3D. and l2 streets.
THOMPSON TYLER would inform his friends and the
/ public generally that he has opened his HOUSE for
he accommodation of Boarders. He occupies the house
formerly kept by Miss Shonnar the north side of Penn
syIyans avenue The house has undergone
pairs and every article OF furniture including nens is di-
rcctly from the hands Of the manufacturer.
His long experience In Hotel keeping In this city and
Richmond virginia, has enabled him TO anticipate the
wants OF those who may favor him with their patronage;
and no exeron win spared render their residence
his house comfortable and pleasant us attention TO their
wants. the Of are and comfortable quarters make
them oct S--2a2w'
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TO INxENToRs AND PATENTEEs.


Agency for obj aiming Patents for New In
yentions at Vvnshtngton.
VIZ ELLIOT formerly OF the Patent Once, informs
his former clients and others, thai his ONCE may still
be found the corner where y has been located for
the last thirty years. directly opposite me Paient once
lie Ia prepared TO execute with his accustomed accuracy
and promplnes any business in the line OF his profession
such as furnishing Information respecting The originality
and patenlty OF inventions preparing papers and draw
inRs for applications for patents, caveats, &c
To those unacquaned with hIin ne refers 70 NE oow
'''N'N Patent Office, Feb 10, 1912.
Mr. william r. Elliot, who las been formerly employed
In The Patent Office as Draughisman &c having esiab-
lished Patent Agency in the city Of washington take
great pleasure In recommending him as gentleman wor-
Inv OF confidence, and being particularly qualified to
take charge any business requiring knowledge OF me-
chanca SCIENCE the progress OF the arts anu patent I'M
provemens Mr. Elliot IL also well acquainted with tue
practice OF this Office. HENRY l.; ELLSWORlH,
''- Commissioner OF Patents.
W. p Elliot is also the author OF the plan Of the new
Patent Office building.
10 Letters ON business to be postpad'
nrIS "
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60 China, Glass, Earthen-Wnre, Britain
W mia Ware, solar OIL ~ Lard Lamps, &C.
% Wholesale AMI retail opposite Browns Hotel, Penn.
sylvana Avenue.
N PlRSELL anxious to reduce his extensive stock Of the
above articles will sell at reduced prices for CASH He
socs call from his friends and Dire public generally at
his Store and Warehouse, Pennsylvania Avenue s,
oct3-d2m THoS. fukSEIi.