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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-07
FROM THE SAME PAPER.

The singular correspondence quoted in the following ar
Gle from Saturdays Pennsy vanian, between Mr.. Peter A.
Brown and Mr.. McCaIa, it appears, first published in
the Philadelphia Sum- "a leading paper Of the party known
the "Naive American" party, long ago the sls of
June last Of this "Native American party, we under
stand Mr. Peter A. Brown is member. The charge that
the President had, in conversation with Mr. McCala, de-
caed that he had appointed two Catholic priests chapan
nomnaly, that they might become pe absurd and
improbable story, that though than month elapsed
after its first appearance the Sun, it does
have attracted public attention until its republication in
the National Inelgencer" 1t certainly did not attract
much of attention. We perceive it is now going the
rounds of many other papers We fobea remark upon
the motive object Of the parties between whom this
pondence passed 1t scarcely necessary for to say
authorized to do that the President conceived
such ea-much less could he have conveyed such
in conversation with Mr. McCalla-as is attributed him by
that person.
1t is proper state, also, that neither at the time the Revs
Mr.. McELRoY and Mr. REY the army, any
prior subsequent PERIOD there any conference
municaon with them by any member Of the Administration
between the President and the Cabinet any member Of
It, nor any thing any communication with Gen. Tayor to
whose headquarters they went which sanctioned the
mo'est or slightest manner the idea that they expected
I to act as "spies"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-07

WlNp ShiP'-We see proposals in the Western EXPOSE
tor published at Independence Missouri for buffalo hunt
on the prares IN wind ship, the invention Of Mr.. William
Thomas he proposes TO take along 6pounder for defence
against the Indians and four horses 10 be used 10 draw The
ship in case OF calm The editor u the Expostor thinks
this project at least something new under the sun"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-07
FROM THE PESSsYLvASIAS.

The /" Rev. Mr.. McCalIa is known a somewhat san
guIncons cegymana person ond Of battle of books
IN word, sort Of bigoted knight-eran always
halr-brained enterprise intent The New York Commercial
with great deal Of achness, says he " bears not
known TO the citizens generally heard for the first
time very questionable construction might be placed
upon terms so equivoca.
vi The Two Catholic cergymen cent by the President, TO
Mexico, one Mr Rey sacrificed his life TO his God and his
country and the other Mr. McElroy) has recently returned
to MS home Nh McEoy is patient and exemplary per-
son. ana WI" hodoub take early opportunity TO defend HIM
sell against hc aSrerslons Of his sianderers.
In the mean while beg say that the whole accusation
as quoted IRON the National Intcigencer, is fabrication
manufactured out Of the whole CLOTH II has not even
Picion upon whch to rely Upon the highest and the best
daord8' we pronounce unounded and untrue. The Pre-
soen' Is TOO cautious 10 make conGdan Of leaky and
rate clergyman like Mr. McCala aud he has too high
Of ms own duties and appreciates keeny the rights and
ieegs Of thers, to indulge design base and degrading
as That alluded 10 N Mr. McCaas letter. and by him alleged
70 be entertained BY the Executive in regard the Catholic
chapains
the provace Of the Chief Magistrate Of this great
try 20 submit TO abuse without the opportunity TO reply But,
IN the present Instance the charge that demands the
answer we nave gwen to IT, if only Of justice to the
INTREPID men who accepted the appointment conferred upon
them by the PRESIDENT and discharged duties in noble
and christian sJit.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
DEMOCRATS ATTENDi
ID e M q CIR ATTIC STATE
CONVENTION.

A Convention of the Democracy of Iowa will
be held at BLOOMINGTON, in the county of
Muscatne, on the I'd Wednesday, the 9th day of
June next, for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for President, Secretary, and Treasurer of
the Board Of Internal Improvement, recently
created by an act Of the General Assembly Of
this State. Each county will be entitled to one
delegate, or one vote, in said Convention, for
every 100 voters, and an additional delegate for
every fraction of 80 over any number Of even
hundreds. A eater or less number Of delegates
will be entitled TO cast the same vote.
The undersigned would respectfully recon-
mend to the Democratic Central Committees Of
the several counties, to call County Conventions
IN due season, for the appointment Of delegates,
in order that the entire democracy Of the State
may be fully and fairly represented in the State
Convention
That the above named offices should be filled
by honest and competent men, of correct prin-
cipies, is of the utmost importance to the well
fare and prosperity of the people of Iowa. As
agents Of the state. they to be entrusted with
the disposal of more than million of acres
of valuable lands lying within her borders, and
with the immediate plcaton of the proceeds
theI eof to the construction Of very extensive
and important work Of internal improvement
In order, therefore, to secure the election Of
honest and faithful men such agents, let the
motto OF the democracy be--s'iN UNION THERE
Is srkENGTHr'
A. H. PALMER,
FERNANDO II. LEE,
THOMA> HUGHES,
ROBERT M. SECREST,
MORGAN RENO,
Democratic : tate Central Commute.
. Democratic papers throughout tue state,
please copy.
Iowa CRY, April Ia, ls47.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

IN pursuance Of license granted by the
Count Of Probate. in aud for the COUNTY
4 Johnson, State Of Iowa, will expose
10 sale al public auction. to the highest bid
'er. on the 81 Monday, the l4.h day of June
lo47. at | O'Clock p. NJ. al the town Of Mos
COW. in Muscanne county, the following
real estate Of John Gilbert. l,te of Johnson
county, deceased, to wu-Tbe UNDIVIDED
one third part of lots Nos S and 6, in frac-
'ional section No g.. all IN township No. 70
north Of range No 2. west Of fifth principal
'eridlan. and situate N the county OF Mus
caIin- ane State aforesaid. That part OF the
above described land lying in seclron 9. in
cludes the town Of Moscow-,hat in section
3 Is situate on the south side OF Cedar river.
near thu town OF Moscow. and IS principal
~ umbered land. Each lot will be sold sep.
htately.
AL>o-On the Sd Tuesday, the 18Th day
OF June next. on the premises in Cedar
county. ,wo miles north west Of Wps, Lib
"Hy The following real estate Of the afo,e
said John G'lb-r, deceased. 10 wi,-Tn-
North west quarter OF stc:Ion SO. and the
west subdivision of the south east. and the
-a>I subdivision of the sou west quarter
81 SAN" section. In township No. 70. norIh
If range No a, west Of fI', principal msn
nan. cona'n'ng in all. $50 acres. The
'bnve rsct will be sold in Two or more sep
.ra'e lots. The Improvements upon this
raci consist of three comfortable dwelling
aouses. with about so or 90 acres under cul
nvaiion. aud several wells OF good water
portion OF 1t. say 80 acres lumber, the bal
aDce prairie.
TERMS--One third the purchase money
in hsnd-th- remaining two thirds in two
equal instalmen,s Of 6 and IL months from
he day Of sale. The security required or
The credit art, will be made known on da,
NJ sale
Il FELKNER. Admir- dc bonis non,.
Or The estate Of JOHN Gilbert, deed
April Ia lS47-n7 4w
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
Admin istratOr,s Sale.

WILL he exposed to sale at public auction,
w to the highest bidder, on the 4th Monday
(the 26th day. Of April next, at 10 O'Clock A NJ
at the door Of the Capitol, in Iowa City, the fol-
lowing real estate Of CHARLES CAM
B ri d G f, decd, to-wit: A portion of section
No. 80, T. 80 N. r. 6, west of fifth principal
meridian, embraced in Lots Nos I, 8, 8, and 10
Of said section, and containing about l4l acres;
being all first rate timber land, lying one and
half miles northwest from Iowa City, and will
be sold in lots of 20 acres each. Also 20, acres
Of land, being part of sections 81 and So, in T.
70 n. II. No. 6, west Of fifth principal meridian,
lying on the east and west sides Of the Iowa riv-
er--about 80 acres under cultivation. This tract
embraces timber and prairie, excellent soil. and
lies three and half miles south Of Iowa City,
and will be sold in one body.
TERMs-One fourth Of the purchase money
in hand, and the remaining three -fourhs in three
equal instalments Of 6, IL and lS months from
the day of sale. The security required on the
credit will be made known on the day Of SALE
Any person wishing to view any of the prcmi-
ses, or learn any further particulars with regard
10 the same, will be attended to, by application
to the undersigned at Iowa City.
F M IRISH, Admir-
OF the estate Of Chas. Cambridge, decd.
Iowa City, March II, lS4f.-3-ts
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
Congressional Convention.
TO THE EDIroR OF THE ExPsEss:-.

e>SAsS" VIZ n IAPHESSs-s
We perceive in your last weeks pa
per that the Convention which met at
Andrew on the 10Th inst, for the pur pose
OF nominating a candidate for Judge ofthe
End District, have recommended The 3O,h
day Of April next, for the time Of holding
the Congressional Convention q: Bloom
.neton. We are fully impressed with the
bel'eisthat this is entirely 100 early for
that body to meet. The particular sea-
soh Of the year will also render It extreme
" inconvenient for the people TO take
much interest in it, as they will be en-.
gaged in putting in their crops and attend
ing to their domestic duties of their farms.
We would therefore suggest the first
Monday [ Wednesday, after the first Mon
dry in June merit. THIS will give ample
time to canvass the entire District. We
would be glad TO hear frsm the Central
Committees Of other counties on the sub.
jsct. This place Of meeting we think very
proper. H. EMERSON.
TIL. BENTON, Jr.,
H. TRENOR.
JAS. TANNING,
X. BONSON,
H. RICKETTS,,
L. A. THOMAS,
Dem. Central Com. Of Dubuque Co.
Dubuque, March SOth, l847.
f.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
TOWN LOTS IN IOW.4 CITY.

SS :
NAME
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

ef you'll je.t ontis my hands an tell me
what 10 do, I'll je.texciss my own simple
judgmiut. An whom We ct up thar at
the why vocy, then ys'll al see who III
vote foe United States Senator IN fore
then amt goan to tell you nothin at all
about il.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14
The war News.

Z 5AsNs 4s@Ys 4 NC W at NCwOs 80
None ofour readers wiA regret the large
space occu pied in the Reporter Of this
week BY the joyful intelligence from our
brave citizen .oldiery who are fighting
gallantry in Mexico 10 redress the wrongs
we have endure at the hands Of that peri
dious nation, to sustain the honor Of the
American flag and extend the area Of iree-
dom.
The several rumors with which the
country has for several weeks past been
flooded, Of a battle in which our forces had
been discounted, have all died q natural
death. No mention is even made Of :hem
in our exchanges. They were evidently
got up by the emissaries Of federalism with
the design Of operating upon public opin-
ion What they wished in the Utmost re-
cesses Of their souls. that they indicated in
these rumors Of dire calamities which had
overtaken our army and dark foreshad-
dowings Of impending ruin to our cause
Two thousand brave Americans, it was
said had been butchered in this unrigM.
eous war Of oggresion-fhis rar ogoins
humanity and against God. into which the
country had been plunged by .ceak and
,ricked Administration"
With such eagerness did they look for
events of this kind, that many Of the vota-
ries of federalism cheated themselves into
the beliefthat these rumors were true
The changes were rung far and wide
upon the extremely critical condition"
in which Gen. Taylor was placed, and
speculations were even beginning to be
made upon the probability Of a draft being
made for recruits to the army. All the
horrors Of a military campaign under The
scorching rays Of tropical sun, during the
season in which the yellow fever RACES,
were pictured to the Imagination in the
most glowing colors. Thanks to the pa.
triotism Of free and enlightened people,
that day will probably never arrive when
our government will be compelled to re.
sort TO draft for soldiers to fight the bat
lie Of their country. The Executive has
but to make manifest that the aid G: Vol
unteers is waited, and Immediately the
lists are filled to overffowine, while thou
sands who IRE anxious 10 enter are una
voidably excluded.
While some, we know, will hang their
heads in Disappointment because the ru-
mors alluded to have proved unfounded.
every true American heart will thrill with
Joy at this signal and well timed triumph
of our arms. While many tear of re.
greet will be shed for the valiant officers
and soldiers who have found grave upon
the CORY field, aspirations Of praise and
thanksgiving will ascend to the God ofba.-
ties, even from their Lereaved widows and
orphans, for the brilliant victory which
has crowned their sanguinary struggle.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

Sc the following article was prepared
for insertion 70 accompany our news from
Mexico Published last week. As this
weeks Reporter contains the confirmation
of that news, it is not yet altogether out Of
date, and indeed some gifts reflections are
appropriate at any time:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

NOTICE
the
VIII also the second Monday the Of the said Court
at the the lands
shall pronounced thereof
the accomplished
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

MORE Rus. The Providence Journal saws
subscription paper has been opened AT
Wexford for the stock of new cotton mill
10 cost 500 600 The subscriptions in the
village amount to $40 GOO.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

Butler Waer-Saw mill site-comrnencng at the un-
mel post of the tunnel in the Iowa City Manufacturing
Company dam in the Iowa river, on the w. side Of
said river running thence $. 56aa W. sixteen to the
N. W. tunnel post, thence S. 35ia E. ofthe abument,
s. 52aa w. three rods and q links, thence south l9a
E. two rods thence n 7Oas E. FIVE rods and II links,
thence N. 33la w. four rods and three links to the
place of beginning, being part Of the fraction Of land
originally decided to the Iowa City Manufacturing
Company by Walter Butler, on the w. side Of the
Iowa River, in
Hale Moses south west of north west /
Iowa city Manuf'g comfy east south west
lot no. ,
same lot no. .
same commencing at a stake on the east
or left bank Of the Iowa river at high water mark
thence four rods to low water mark, 57a W thence
from said stake 1919 nine to stake, bear.
ing tree red elm IL inches in diameter, n 25ie W
49s links to white hickory II inches in diameter,
Sos 81 links. thence $ Pa "a rods TO stake
bearing white oak 26 inches in diameter, AYE
e 53a links to a white oak &c inches in diameter n
at high water mark, bearing tree white ash Is in
ches in diameter 37o as links to water birch
10 inches in diameter, $50 W Is links, thence in
the same direction about 81 rods to low water mark
thence up the Iowa river to the place Of beginning
at low water mark, containing in all about acres
more or less, in
Same Also, certain othes piece Of land the W o.
right bank of said river, commencing at stake on
said bank opposite the house in which Walter But
Ter did reside, thence n 1873 W to stake Ia rods pit
links e, thence n 70aa e to low water mark rods
or less, thence down said river ID rods n l9s
w, thence 7Ot- W s rods or less to the place
of beginning, containing about of an more or
less excepting the saw mill site as decided to Wm
l.. Gilbert as administrator Of the estate Of Walter
Butler deceased, by the President and Directors of
the Iowa City Manufacturing company, in
Phelps IS south eass
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

N-The following are the majorities, official
and reported, for the two opposing candidates
for Superintendent. Those marked thus $, are
unofficial
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

Cassi',s IA. Clay's party are undessiood nov
TO be ~ the city Of Alex,co.
Among the killed and wounded Of the
Mrx,csns. are three general officers and
twenty eOl0nels and commanders oil battal-
Irons. Grn M,non was ordered by Santa
Anna 10 attack and carry Saltillo during the
engsgrmen, Al Buena VISTA. With this OBJ
j c. he male u demonstration against the
rwn with 2 GOO cavalry. Lieut.. Shower,
with 60 m-a and two small pieces OF arlil-
lery. went out 10 meet the yalian, General,
and al one discharge Of his cannon. sent
him and his large force 10 the right about in
double quick nuIe.
Lei III ,se who have heretofore made our
ciilzrn soldiers the theme Of their ritaldry
aud ridIcuie. be forever hush ed INTO silence
by the unparalleled galariry and glory
which have cons+cra'ed in American h.sto-
ry. The bloody field of Euena Vista.
All are curious to know the extpn, Of the
Mexican loss 10 the battles. The NJ excans
do not know themselves. and probably II
nev.s will he known. We hove conversed
with gentlemen who should be well inform
I'd on the sufj-ct, and none Of them sc,
down their loss al less Inan $500 killed and
woun.ird. and none Of them would be SUR
prised were 4 600 or 4, 500
TIE American loss was not less than 700
or $50
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-04-14

Foreign Mems. The Steamer HlDRR-
MIA arri, ed at Boston on the Goth uIt.,
bringing Lonao" and Liverpool dates to
the 4I,--nineteen dsys!later than by the
Cambria.
After a large depression in the prices
Of bread-s,uffs, they recovered more than
ihei, usual tone. and are firm. Wheat | l
& IL IS; flour 80 & az s.; white corn SO
& 70>.: yellow do. ~ g. 70 s. The Gov
ernment has authorized loan of f8, co.,
600 Tor the relief Of Ireland.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
VOLCANIC ERUPTION IN THE PACIFIC.

new volcanic eruption has occurred upon small unn-
habed island belonging to the Vavan group Of which an
account has been published Samoa, by ]. C. Williams
Esq, United States Consul and Capt Sampson Of New
Bedford The island is named To and lies sixty miles
northwest from Tava On the 9th Of June severe shocks of
earthquake felt at intervals Tava on the night of
the th very bright light the direction of Toku
The next morning every thing covered with Dust and the
air had the smell OF sulphur On the 18th Mr. Williams left
lava and approached Toku Immense volumes of smoke
and dust perceived and the morning of the 18th
Capt Sampson of the G. w. Morgan (whae) on his way
from one OF the Tonga islands, entered the shower Of ashes
Before they entered, it appeared like squal
they got into it the of the the watch filed
and the deck began to be covered with fine dust Captain
Sampson put the ship about but being persuaded there
was land near he continued his So soon as the
the dust appeared of dark red color rolling over
like great volumes of smoke presenting awful appearance
at eight o'clock dark that candles had to be lighted
appearing occasionally by they got fit being then
in l7lo 45 west and 10 SOUTH having sailed the
shower least forty miles, Capt Cash. of the ship Massa-
chusets got into the shower about the ime though
at least sixty miles east of Capt Sampson and far from
Savage Island The ashes penetrated every crevce of the
ship and fell in such quantities that Capt Sampson believes
that tons of fell the deck which had to be cleared from
time time.
The dust of dark gray slatey color of specific gravity
org, containing large proportion of sulphur and much
OF free suphurc acid to give il sharp also
alns small proportion of ron No doubt minute analysis
would give the usual combinations of silica and several OF the
sulphates usually found in volcanic dust.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
THE "UNIoN" AND THE WINGS.

"But peace fail to come the responsibility ofwar pro
longed will be heavy the leaders Of that party among
whom Mexico has been deceived into the hope Of aid and
comfort. - Washington Union
The above is in perfect keeping with the uniform
course of the Government paper. A degree OF
recklessness--an utter abandonment of truth and
justice has been exhibited by Mr.. Folks organ,
from the commencement of our difficulties with
Mexico, truly Notifying to all who wish the nation
to preserve its dignity and integrity. In the brief
extract at the head of this article three distinct
Observation-Disclosures too that have been rung in
the ears of the public, from the same organ, until
they have become familiar tune.
/. The first of these is the indirect statement
that the Administration has used all proper efforts
to obtain peace with Mexico Where are the pro-
positions! Upon what terms have our rulers pro-
posed peace The Union does not tell US. Mr..
lRIsT, It is true, is sent as negotator; but are
not the terms upon which he is authorized to treat
such as Mexico cannot accept! such no nation,
not lost to all selfrespect could accept, until driven
by the power OF the sword to the extremity of de-
spair Let the friends of the Administration an
swer these questions, before they claim the credit
of having used all proper endeavors to terminate,
by honorable peace, the unfortunate conflict be-
tween the two Republics.
2. The Union charges that the Wings have caus-
ed the proongation of the war, and that upon them
rests the responsibility of its continuance. The
Union, in its insane rawlings against the Wings,
presents an admirable specimen of consistency.
AT one moment it charges them with opposition to
the Variants them with the name of the Peace
party; and, in the next breath, says they are the
cause of the continuance of hostilities.
3. Again the official organ here repeats the old
charge, that the Wings the friends of Mexico
that they give them s aid and comfort;' charge
that should blister the tongue of the who uters
it with eternal burnings. The Union has conri-
buted more to arouse the hopes of Mexico, by the
constant repetition OF this SANDER, than the editor
would have done had he filled the Golfers of their
nation with Treasury notes. 1t has led the Mexi-
cans to believe that in this country there is pow
erful party devoted to their interests, and traitors
to our country. Nor is this the only way in which
Mexico has been deceived into the hope of aid
and succor." Mr.. Polk kindly sent them Gene
raj to lead their army and, having been the object
of his especial in one instance, they might
reasonably hope for further "aid and comfort "
from his Excelency.- Cincinnati Chronicle.