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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
approved / ugust ii, 1919.
(PuBLrc-No. 96.

AN ACT supplementary to 'sAn act to author
ize the Secretary of State TO liquidate certain
claims therein mentioned," passed eighteenth
al April, one thousand eight hundred and
fourteen.
Be il enacted by the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the United States of Amer-
Cd in Congress assembled, That the Secretary
OF State be, and he is hereby, directed 10 exam
.ne, according to principles Of equity and JUS
tice, the claim Of Joseph de Ia Francia for adj.
rances maize, for the use and benefit Of the Uni
te,. States, prior to and since the taking Of that
portion Of the late province of West Florida
described IN the act (approved eishteedh April,
eighteen hundred and fourtecn) to which this is
. supplement, as included within the limits of
the State Of Louisiana. or the Mississippi terri
tory. BY the United States; aid that snch sum
Of money ashe may find to be justly due to the
said De "a Francia be paid to hin, or his legal
representatives. out of any moneys in the treas
ury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved Angus! Ii, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

IGen. Van Antwerp's card, decli-
ning his nomination as an elector upon
the Van Buren, ticket, will be found in
another column. When absent, we per-
formed the duty which every democrat
owes his fellow laborer in the cause, by
defending him against the imputation
which the polluting embrace of abolition
ism, if not disclaimed, would imply
Over his own signature, however. he
now defends himself; and when he does
so, he needs no assistance from us.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

ILLL1oIs.-There were IS members of
the Lower House to elect at the late
election. OF these the Democrats have
81, and the dough faces only %. The
Senate stands l8 Democrats to 7 Wings.
or the 100 in both branches, the Demo-
Gratis have 10. Democratic majority in
the State, over tweiue thousand; and this
will be exceeded in November.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
Observation-Disclosures No. 81

RESOLUTION to explain an act passed twenty
ionfth June, eighteen hundred and eight en-
uted g An act for the relief of ". B. Slaughter.
late Secretary the Territory of Wisconsin,
Eeso'csd by The Senate end House Of Represented res
OF tie United STATES Of america in Congress assembled.
Thaf the words "iale Secretary of the Treasury of
Wisconsin, where the occur in the act enti-
tied f.An art for the relief of w. B. Slaughter late
secretary of the Territory Of Wisconsin," approved
June twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and forty
eight, be taken to mean, Iac secretary of TIE Ter
Titory OF Wisconsin - and that the said act be con-
strued accordingly.
Approved June %, ls.s,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

lfCULlC--NO. lUl.J
AN ACT for the relief of the widows and orphans
Of the officers, seaInea, and marines of the brigo
war Somers.
Whereas the Udted'states brig-of-war somers was
foundcred at sea, in the ong of the harbor Of Vera
Cruz, while engaged, under very hazardous circum-
stances, in the prosecution of hostlities against
enemy of this republic: Therefore,
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House Of Represen-
afues Of the United STATES Of america In Congress as
se5icd, That the widows, if any such there be, and
IN casa there be widow, the child children, and
If there be no child then the parent PARENTS and
If there be no parents, to the brothers and sisters
who were minors and under the age OF eighteen years
at the time Of said loss OF the officers, seamen s.d
marines who in the service Of the United States.
and lost IN the Unitad States byig-of-war Somers.
shall be entitled to, and receive, out Of any money
Ia the treasury not otherwise appropriated: sum
equal to twelve months pay Of their respective de-
ceased relations AFORESAID, in addition to the pay due
to the said deceased at the date Of the loss OF said
vessel.
Approved August II, 1919
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
observation-disclosures No. Ill

pcation for pensions. r
RESOLVED 6y the Senate and House of Representatives
Of tae United States of Aericd in Congress assembled
That IN all cases where pension may have been
granted to any officer or soldier Of the Revolution in
his Lifetime, the evidence upon which such pension
was granted shall be conclusive of the service OF such
officer or soldier IN the application of any widow or
woman who may have been the widow, of such Off
Ger or soldier, for pension and upon proof by her
that she was married to any such officer or soldier
prior to January first. seventeen hundred and nine
tyfour, and that she is widow, she shall thereupon
be placed upon the pension rolls at the same rate that
such officer or soldier received during his lifetime.
Approved July !, 1913. l.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
observation-disclosures No. IL

%, n
JOINT RESOLUTION in relation in relation to the
transportation and discharge of the military forces
Of the United States at the close Of the war with
.MeXico.
Resolved By the Senate aad House Of Representative
OF me United States Of Amrricd in Congress assembled
That on the restoration of peace with Mexico, by 4
treaty of peace duly rat fed and proclaimed, all the
military forces OF the United States, whether youn
teers regulars, or the marine corps, who hy law, OIL
the term of their engagement, are TO be discharge
at the close Of the shall, under the direction
the PRESIDENT OF the United States be transported
marched, with the least practicable DELAY, to such
posts or places in the United states may be leas
expensive ard most convenient to the troors-ant
at such places they shall be discharged from the
vice of the United States; and that until they shall
reach such places and be discharged,
oiicers and men Shall be considered, paid, and trea
ted as IN the service OF the United sates in the
manner as if the war had not closed.
Approved June l6, IS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
''Iy their Fruits yc shall Know
Thcsn.''

'Ae wing presses ana stump orators
here at the North, are just now engaged
in the uphill business Of trying to con-
vince their readers that Gen. Taylor is a
Wilmot Proviso man. But the people
have an old fashioned way of their own
by which they try men by their acts
That way is as old as the scriptures. 1t
teaches that, 'By their fruits we shall know
them," and it is the only safe rule by
which mems actions can be tried. Now
Gen. Taylor, it is well known, was forced
upon the North on account of his known
devotion to the ''peeuliar institution OF
the South. The northern doughfaces at
first kicked at this, but afterwards many
of them turned apologists for the act by
which southern man was forced upon
then. This portion of the northern wing
press. at once the most abject and the most
servile Of that school, are now engaged
in trying to convince their readers that
Gen. Taylor is opposed to slavery. 1t is
true, they know, and cannot deny, that
Gen. Taylor is the owner of 2s2 fat and
sleek slaves, held in the iron chains OF
hu'no" tunuage. But then say they, he
don't believe in it. According to their
own statements, then, their candidate prac-
tees the grossest national sin that ever
cursed the American people, and tha,
without the excuse Of having the appro-
val Of his own conscience to tell him that
he is doing no wrong. What an unenvi-
able position is this for a candidate for
the highest office in the gift Of the Amer
lean people! But we. for one, do not
choose to believe their represen tations.
We think that Gen. Taylor is honest in
this portion of his political creed. In
fact it is the only question of policy upon
which he is fully ommitted-committed
too, by the strongest of ties interest and
participation in the sin of slavery. He
has said nothing which will for moment
warrant the belief that he entertans a
sentiment or wish hostile TO the institu-
ton Of slavery.
On our first page will be found some
extracts from southern papers-those, if
any, who are commissioned to speak BY
authority relative to Gen. Taylor's views
upon this subject. They prove conclu-
sively that upon the subject Of slavery,
he is with the South, heart and soul.
Let every man read these extracts before
voting; then if people in the North can
willingly rush into the net which the
South have set for them, let them do so.
For our own parts, we choose to try men
by their acts; for "By their fruits We
shall know them!''
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
rPupLIc-No. 100 !

AN ACT for the payment OF the fourth regiment in
the second brigade Of the thir division ofthe Yer
mont militia, for services at the battle of Platts-
burg.
be it enacted bykte Senate anil House Of Represcn
tahvfs Of the United States of america in Congress
sembied, That the proper accounting officers CT the
treasury be, and they hereby, authorized and d-
rected to adjust and settle the claims for months
services of the officers and soldiers of the fourth
gnent IN the second brgad> of the third division of
the militia Of the State of Vermont, who served at
the battle OF Plattsburg the eleveeth day Of Sep
tember, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen,
for their military services that occasion, and that
the same be paid out of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated.
Approved August IA, ls49.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
fRESoLuTIoN-PUBLIc No. 81
'olNI RESOLUTION Of thanks to Major Genera


Taylor. *
osofced by the Senate and House of Representatives.
2rme TINTED States Of Americc in Congress assembled
mat the thanks Of Congress are due, and they are
hereby rendered, to Major General Zachary Taylor,
ana through him to the officers and soldiers OF the
regular army and Of the volunteers under his com.
mand' Tor their valor skill, and good conduct con-
spicuousiy displayed on the twenty-second and
twenty third days of February last in the battle OF
Buena Vista, in defeating Mexican army of more
than four times their number, consisting of chosen
troops, under their favorite commander, General
Santa Anna.
Resoired, That the President of the United States
oe requested TO cause to be struck gold medal with
devices emb!ematical of this splendid achievement
ana presented to Major General Zachary Taylor as
testimony OF the high sense entertained by Congress
OF his Judicens and distinguished conduct on that
memorable occasion.
Resolved, That the President Of the United States
be requested to the foregoing solutions to be
communicated to Major General Zachary Taylor in
such terms as he may deem best calculated to give
effect to the object thereof.
Approved May 9, 1918.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
IREsoLurrox-puBLrc No. 12.1

JOINT RESOLUTION disposing Of two brass fell
pieces captured at the battle Of Bennington, in Sc
venteen hundred and seventy-seven.
Resolved by The Senate and House of Representatives.
OF the United States Of america ii; Congress assembled,
hat two brass fe!d-pieces, captured from the ene-
my at the battle OF Bennington in the State of Yer
mont, in sew nteen hundred and seventy-seyen,n now
in possession of the United States, be immediately
we'll mounted, under the direction Of the Secretary
Of War, and delivered to the governor OF the state Of
Vermont. to be hereafter holden as the property Of
said State. #s
Approved July 10, ls4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
A COwardIy Attack.

The editor of the Dubuque Telegraph
has travelled out of his path to abuse a
distinguished democrat OF his town, be-
cause, after resigning the office of SUI
preme Judge OF Iowa, he has been en-
gagged in selling land warrants, as means
Of honest livelihood. The Telegraph ac-
cuses this gentleman of realizing his
''cent. per cent. from our honest farm
ers," as though it were a heinous sin to
make fair profit upon mans legitimate
business. Out upon such political hypo-
critics. On their very bellies they wallow
SO deep and low in the muddy pool of
politics, that they fondly Aatter themselves
that they will be taken for honest men, at
least on the score of their grovelling pre-
tensions to honest humility. This SEEM
ingly ignorant editor has alsoyet to learn,
it appears. that the land warrant business,
instead of "realizing cent. per cent.
from our honest farmers" benefits them
and the country, to the extent of $50 to
$50 for every warrant which is located.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

j. The Hawkeye represents Fitz
Doodle Warren as ga freeman who is like
ly to tell the truth" If there is any dan
ger Of his doing so, the wing central COM
mittee had better recall him. 49,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

GES. JONES LErrER-Let every west
ern man read this gentleman's card in
another column. He will there see how
much the West owes to the exertions OF
Lewis Cass. Gen. Jones represented the
territory which now forms the States OF
Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa, as Del
egate in Congress, while Gen. Cass was
acting as Secretary of War, and is there
fore we'll calculated to speak by authori'
ty in relation to his friendship for the ha''
dy pioneer Of the West.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

1.-THE Iowa Freeman promises to
show the ingratilude of Gen. Van Ant
werp towards his political maker, Martin
Van Buren.-Hawkeye.
And the Hawkeye will join his aboli-
ton brother in deiaming Gen. Van Ant
werp. If refusal to follow MIR. Van
Buren, in his treason towards his country
and his party, is what you denominate in
gratitude, then for once, we wish YOU
God-speed in your labors.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
THE IOWA CAPITAL REPORTER.
fPuBLrc-No. f02.l


AN ACT in relation to military land warrants.
be II enacted By the Senate and House Of Represen.
sdiUes Of the United States of America in Congress
semoied, That any non-commisstoned officer, misi-
cian, or private his widow heirs who shall re-
ceive and hold In his right land warrant, issu-
Ell by the government of the United States for mill
tary service, may locate the same In on legal subd-
vision, any public land subject to private entry,
taking said land at the price at which the same 10
subject to private entry and reckoning the warrant
at one dollar and twenty-five cents per acre for the
number Of acres therein contained, and paying the
balance, if any, in money! but no claim shall exist
on the government 10 pay for any balance on said
warrant in money.
Approved August II, ls4s.
observation-disclosures No. 8.
A RESOLUTION respecting contracts for hemp for
the use OF the American navy.
Resolced by the Senate and House of Representatives
81 the United States of america Congress assembled,
That the Secretary Of the Navy be, and he is hereby
authorized if in his opinion it will be advantageous
to the public interest, to make contracts, for any
term not exceeding five years. for the purchase of
American water-rotted hemp for the use of the Uni
ted States navy, provided the same can be had Of
equal quality with the hest foreign hemp and at a
price not exceeding the average price of such hemp
ioF the last five years. the inspection and delivery
DC at the place of purchase.
Approved May ., 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

Keep it before the people that the
Church-burners of Philadelphia all sup
port Gen. Taylor.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
Grand Rally Of the Democracy,

There will be general meeting of the
Democracy Of the counties of Jones, Ce.
dar, Jackson, Linn and the adjoining coun-
ties, at ROME, in Jones county, on the last
Saturday in October, (the 2sth.) The
wings have been invited and there will be
a discussion Of the questions which divide
the political parties.
Gen. Dodge, Judge Williams, Lincoln
Clark and Jno. ]. Selman, the candidates
for Presidential Electors will be present
and address the people. Other able and
eloquent speakers will also participate in
the discuss on. Let there be tremen-
dous outpouring of the people.
"Come one, come ALL
N. G. SALES, of Jones,
S. w. DURHAM. of Linn,
c. c. ROCKWELL, of Jones,
S. DECATUR, OF Jackson,
S. A. BISSELL, of Cedar,
Committee Of Arrangements.
October 18th, lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18
Grand Rally i'm the North.

By the following it will be seen that
the sterling democracy of the North are
arousing from their lethargy. Hitherto,
and always, in fact, the northern demo.
cracv have moved firmly in battle
Although they may not shout so loudly
their blows tell upon the enemies Of the
cause of equal rights, and it was not their
fault, but that Of traitors in the camp. that
partial inroads were made in their rank,
at the August election.
Thus far the gatherings of the northern
democracy-though quite numerous and
enthusiastic enough for party which pro.
fesses to be swayed by cool and dispas-
sionate reason-have been confined to
county and township meetings. The great
movings of the democratic waters have
thus far been in the South. As the waves
advance, however, they increase in size
and strength; and, we have no doubt, will
sweep whiggery before them in the North
with even more than their wonted force.
Read the following call, and attend the
meeting in JONES'. Let the "Avalanche
of the people" be there. The democracy
of the North will sweep whiegery before
them, with the breath Of "the Hurrican."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

The Merican Var.
-"It is due 10 the fu-
ture fame, as we'll
as the present pros
perity Of this great
nation, that it be tri-
nmphantly sustain
ed. MARTIN Van
Buren,.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

Dos dos..-This is the attitude IN
which the Buffalo nominees stand in re-
gard to the Mexican war. On what cues
ton OF policy have they ever agreed?
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

u We expect before going to pres
to receive further and difinite despatcne'
from the Pennsylvania and Ohio elections
Those already received are very con''S'
dictory.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-18

The Mericon War.
=" The present
war with Mexico
is unconstitutional
in its origin, un'
just in its character
and detestable IN
its objects. ~
F. Adams.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-01-22

lhe Court is Of opinion that it called for the
emphatic .admonition and re5uks Of the Gen.
mischief.
In conclusion, this Court deema il materi-
al to the case to express the opinion, that it
is The right andihe duty Of the General-in-chief,
and indispensable to the preservation Of pro-
per discipline in the army, that he should at
all times possess the privilege Of freely com-
menting upon, disappearing, or eensuring the
official acts of his sub ordinate officers
3. The General-in-Chief approves the pro-
ceedings and opinion in the foregoing case.
A. The order will not be extended beyond
the commanders Of divisions and bngades, and
the Chiefs Of the general staff.
S. The Court Of Inquiry Of which Major
Gen. Quitman is President, is dissolved.
By commend of Maj. Gen. Scott.
(signed> Il. L. Scott, A. A. A. G.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-01-22
From Mexico.

Further Information has reached US, by the
Virginian, lately arrived from Vera Cruz, Of af
fairs in the interior. We learn that despatch
es had reached that city, from Mr.. Doyle, Brit
ish Charge d'Afairs at the capital, which were
put on board the brig of war Daring, and for.
warded TO this port. The quidnNncs will have
it that something Of importance is in these des-
patches, amounting to the renewal Of negotia-
tons between Mr.. Trist and the Mexican gov
eminent. Mr.. 7. is said to have sent on to
Washington to have his powers renewed. AT
Tampico, the impression is general that we are
on the eve of peace.
The TRAIN.-Col. Mills left Vera Cruz with
his train on the I'd inst. II had an escort from
1000 to 1900 men. Gen. Marshall was wait
ing his arrived at Jalapa, when a junction would
take place, swelling the American force TO
5000 men.
ARRIvALs-on the evening of the Cd a de-
tachment Of about twenty-five dragons, under
Capt. Croghan Kerr, arrived from Mexico, hav-
ing left there the 9th December. Mr.. Tnst
did not accompany the train. Capt. X. brought
down dispatches from Washington.
ORlzABA.-On the formation OIL another camp
near Vera Cruz, Of 1900 men, a force would be
despatched against Orizaba, under the com
mand Of Col. Bankhead.
REAL DEL MoSTE-Col. Wilhers with a strong
force, had left the capital far the mining dis
trict Of Real del Monte, on the road towards
Tampico. for the purpose of col Getting reve-
nues from the mining companies. Anoth-
er was expected to leave in few days for To-
luca the capital Of the State of Mexico.
ExEcUTIoN-On the Goth ult. John Reynolds
ofCompany D., 9th Infantry, was hung for MUIR
dering a Mexican woman.
The YUNTAMIENTo.-We are sorry to learn
that Gen. Smith, the Governor has had a misun-
derstanding with the Ayuntamiento, or Munich
pal Council ofthe capital, and had been oblig-
cd to dissolve it.
SANTA ANNA.-It was rumored that Santa
Anna had embarked at Acapulco, fol San
Bias, thus having taken his flight from the
country and command. We do not put any
faith in the stOry.--N o. Times.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-01-22

The TAYLOR RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY BOTH
HOUSES IN TENNEssvE.-The Resolution recon-
m%ending Gen Taylor for the Presidency was
finally passed on Wednesday, by a vote OF AZ
yeas to 30 nays. We republish it, as follows
"RcsotUed By the General Assembly of The
State Of Tennessee, That the people ofTennes-
see by their Representatives, do hereby rec
ommend to their felIow-cirizens of the Union,
GEN. zacHARY TAYLOR, as a candidate for the
Presidency at The next election, in whose abil-
ity, lmpOrtiality, patriotism and devotion to
the constitution, confidence can be safely re-
posed by the people."-Ma&h, Banner.