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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
81 CapitaIly Bad" Goose!

The last Iowa Freeman, commences a
half column article of personal abuse, di
rected at the editors Of the Reporter, as
| follows:
GA CAp1TALLy BAD REpoRTER.-The
mouth-piece of the Democracy of Iowa.
at the Capital is as foul and uillainous as
any paper in the State; aye more so; in
regard to the connection of the democrats
with the Free Soil movement. Now if
the editor were possessed Of Tie sagaciiy
| OF goose, he certainly would not pursue
his present course,"& SC.
With reference to the above epithet of
"foul and villainous," so chastely dealt
out by the peace-loving editor Of the Free
man, we have of course nought to say
In fact, man whose peculiar fanaticism
prompts him to see beauty and lovelincss
only beneath ,cOlly pate, could not be ex-
pected TO see aught but the ':foul and VIII
famous" in those who belong to, and pre-
fer associating with the Anglo-saxon race.
AS to the imputation TO the effect that we
are not possessed ofthe sagacity Of a goose
we plead guilty to the soft impeachment.
That the editor of the Freeman is himself
fully entitled to credit for possessing ".he
sagacity Of goose" we think no strong
err evidence could have been adduced, than
that of his continual discoveries of demo-
cratic assertions. Iflurther proof is re-
CURED relative to the correctness Of the
editors remark, that we do not possess
''the sagacity Of a goose,' or the natural
predictions of that animal, it may be
found in the fact, Of our utter adherence
of such political associate as the above
named editor.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

1t is an old game of our enemies, to
spring new issues and fabricate new and
unheard of yarns, on or about the day of
election. Let our friends Indignantly
frown down all such attempts to dcfraud
the people. Rccollect that the campaign
has been in progress, and the respective
claims and issues represented by the OPP
posing candidates, have been fully dis
cussed during the past four months, at
least. The present is therefore no time
to produce neu arguments, or to discover
flaws in the indictment. All such efforts
should be looked upon with suspicion.
Let them be indignantly, and promptly
irowned down.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
their cargoes in the same ports under like circum-

their cargoes in the same ports under like circum-
stances.
Now, therefore. ], JAMES K. POLK, President
of the United States Of America do hereby declare
and proclaim, that much Of the several acts i'm
posing discriminating duties of tonnage and impost
within the United States are, and shall be, suspen-
ded and discontinued far respects the vessels
of Brazil, and the produce, manufactures, and mer-
chandise imported into the United States in the
same, from Brazil and from any other foreign conn
try whatever, the said suspension to take effect
from the day above mentioned, and to continue
thenceforwar,l long as the reciprocal exemption
of the vessels Of the United States, and the pro-
duce, manufactures, and merchandise imported into
Brazil in the same aforesaid shall be continued
on the part Of the government of Brazil.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington,
this fourth day of November, in the year of
Il. 81 our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
forty-seven, and the seventy -second Of the
Independence Of the United States.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President:
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary Of State.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
4 G0sling's Idea Of "Gratitudc. >,

The editor of the Iowa Freeman, the
abolition organ in this State, while admit
ting that Gen. Van Antwerp was nominal
tad as a Van Buren, elector entirely with.
out his knowledge or consent, pours out a
half column of abuse and bitterness against
that gentleman, for his refusal to allow
the use of his name, to promote their trea-
sonable designs. The gist of this TRADE
consists in upbraidings for what he terms
a lack OF gratitude" to Mr.. Van Buren,.
Well, if that is all you can allege against
Gen. Van Antwerp, there are "a few more
OF u.s. equally destitutde of gratitude,
towards the Little Magician. Gratitude ;"
forsoott! Who made Martin Van Buren,?
And who is this newborn, toad. eating
satellite of his, according to whom mans
principles are to be dropped at the nod of
the demagogue who bids him follow where
he may lead? Why, according to this man
Kelsey, ''gratitude" should have prompt
ed the whole host of glittering seraphs
who dwelt i'll Paradise, to have followed
their former associate, when for his un-
holy ambition he was hurled from the high
battlements of Heaven, 10 reign the Prince
Of Darkness! "
"Gratitude," indeed! Why, man, YOU
are pretty subject to talk about 'grati-
tude." After serving your purpose with
mans name, in his defenceless absence,
you abuse him without stint, in return for
declnation much more respectful than
you, under the circumstances, were enti-
tied to receive at his hands. You pirate
about gratitude" forsooth! 1t takes "a
peace man. and recent convert to Van
Burenism, to deal in billingsgate and to
teach his betters consistency!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

A New SArELLIrE.-Acccrd to
the Iowa Freeman, the position of new
satellite has lately been ascertained.
1t is called "Wx***#*," revolyes about
the Van Buren,, or Zone idea" constella-
tion, and may be seen in the direction of
Bloomington, 'through the dark and troub-
led night which at present surrounds the
family group above named. As before
intimated, we give this piece of news en-
tirely upon the authority of the Freeman.
1t takes man possessed of the sagacity
of a GOOSE to see stars.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

JOHN B. RUSSELL has got himself INTO
pretty scrape, by copying without creols
an article from the Reporter, entitled
"Gen. Dodge down upon Mormon Wing
gerry" THERE'S no help for him now, he
will have to father it, as the Gazette h''
also re-published it, adding by way oil rs'
commend, the ''simple addition OF aefeu'
it to the "Keokuk Dispatch
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
DeHGCratS Attend.

We have received notices of almost in.
Vulnerable democratic meetings ,barbecucs.
&c.: to be holden before the election, with
requests to publish. This we cannot do
in detail, without encroaching too much
upon our columns. Let the following
notices suffice to apprise our friends of
those 70 be held in their vicinities, and
let every man be on hand: Democratic
meetings will be holden on the 2Slh inst,
at the following places: Warcllo, in
Louisa county; Rome. in Jones county;
at the school house in Washington town.
ship, johnson county, and a Barbecue a:
Benton township, in Desmoines county.
At Delhi, Delaware county, en- the cCth
inst.
Our friends in Bloomington are also to
have Grand Rally, but not having re-
ceived the last Enquirer, we a1c not quite
certain as to the day.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
BY the President:
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary of state.
By the President of the United States of
.4mcrica.
A PROCLA MATION.

WWhereas, by act of the Congress of the United
States OF the twenty fourth of May, one thousand
eight hundred and twenty eight, entitled Aa act in
addition to an act entitled sAn act concerning dis
eliminating duties of tonnage and impoSt, and to
equalIze the duties FruSSian vessels and their
cargoes,'" is provided that upon satisfactory evil
dence being given to the President of the United
States, by the government of any foreign nation.
that no discriminating duties of tonnage or impost
are imposed or levied the ports of the said ma
ton upon vessels wholly belonging to citizens OF
the United States, or upon the produce, mauufaC-
lures, or merchandise imported in the same from
the United States, or from any foreign country the
President is thereby authorized to issue his proc
lamation, declaring that the foreign discriminating
duties of tonnage and impost within the United
Stat are, and shall be, suspended and discontn-
ued so far as respects the vessels OF the said for
eign nation, and the produe, manufactures, mer
chandiZe imported into the United States in the
same from the said foreign nation, or from any other
foreign country the said suspension TO tahe effect
from the time Of such notification being givsn to
the President of the United States, and to continue
SO long the reciprocal exemption of vessels be-
longing to citizens ofsthe UnIted States, and their
cargoes, aforesaid, shall be continued, and no
longer.
And whereas satisfactory evidence has l-tely been
received by me, from his Majesty the Emperor of
Brazil, through official communication of MIR.
Felipe Jose Pereira Leal, his charge d'a1aires in
the United States under date of the 25th of OctO-
ber lS47, that other higher duties of tonnage
and impost imposed or levied in the ports Of
Brazil upon vessels wholly belongings to citizens of
the United StOteS, and upon the produce, manufac-
lures, or merchandise imported In the same from
the United States, and from any foreign country
whatever, than are levied on Brazilian ships and
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
By the President:
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary of State.
By the President Of The United States OF
.fnseyicq.
A PROCLAIM NATION.

Whereas, by an act Of the Congress Of the Uni
ted states, approved the third day of March. one
Thousand eight hundred and iorty-tivc emitted San
act regulating commercial intercourse with the
Islands OF Miiueon and 81. Pierce ii is provided
that all French vessels coming directly from tho
islands, either IN ballast laden with articles the
growth or manufacture of ehsr of said islands. and
which are permitted to be exported thGhefron in
American vessels, may be admitted the ports Of the
United states on payment of 10 higher duties OF
tonnagc, or on their cargoes aforesaid than are i'm
posed on American vessels, and like careoes i'm
ported il American vessels. provided that this act
shall not take effect uatil the President Of the Uni
ted States Shall have received satisfactory infoTma-
ton that similar privileges have been allowed to
American vessels and their cargocs at said islands
by the government of France. ard shall have made
proclamation accordingly.
And whereas satisfactory information has been
rcccivn d by me that similar privileges have been
allowed 10 American vessels and their Cargocs 81
said islands by the government of France:
Now, therefore, /, JAMES X. POLK, President
of tho United states of America, do herchd declare
and proclaim that all French vessels coming direct
ly from the islands of Miqueion and Saint Pierre,
either in ballast or laden with articles the growth or
manufacture OF either Of said islands, and which
arc permitted 10 be exported therefrom in Ameri-
can vessels, shall from this date be admitted into
the ports Of the United States on payment Of no
higher duties on tonnage, their cargoes afore.
said than are imposed on American vessels, and on
like cargocS imported in American vessels.
Owen under my hand, at the city of Washington,
the twentieth day of April, A. d.. one thou
r.. S.. sand eight hundred and forty-seven, and of
the independence Of the United States the
seVenty-frst.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

BErr1SG-WHlG GAscoNADr, CAvISc
IN &c.-There has been some little blus-
tering in this city for few days past, on
the part of a few Wing and hybrid poll
iicians, who it was said had each $500
in gold which they were anxious to stake
upon the result of the Presidential cleo
ton. After enjoying the glory of "blutf-
ing" some democrats who they knew had
not the ready: they were yesterday NOR
ming met by gentlemen with the ''yellow
boys in his pocket, wherupon they al!
incontinently 'took water" A cool $loo
bluffed the Zachartes.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

Keep 1t before the people, that the whig
organ of this city, and DR.. Bowen, wing
elector, both adhere to their advocacy of
United States Bank.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

- We are happy to inform our read
ers that the present number completes
the publication of the U. S. Laws OF the
past session.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

The Governor of Texas has refused
to call an extra session of the Legisla-
ture.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

1.-the present is the season which
usually brings home those truant citizens
who have been roaming abr DAD during Tie
summer, in pursuit Of business CT pleas
ure, among which number may be inclu-
ded Mr.. A. II. PALMER, our worthy
predecessor in the chair editorial, who
returned 20 this city few days since,
looking much improved by travel and re-
creation, while his protracted absence has
but served to strengthen his attachment
for the home Of his adoption. As proof
OF this fact, he is about to identity his in
terest still more closely as citizen of
the State, by attaching it 10 her soil He
assures us that he has seen no county
he likes any better, and few half so well
as loWa--Ho cline so fair as hers, TO
glebe or landscape so enchanting as her
broad, rolling prairies, expanding upon
the view TO the distant horizon or Jeeirt
by the outlines of the shadowy forest, and
studded with those picturesque groves
which shelter the numerous domicis of
our hardy pioneers. Though toilsome
and rugged has been the path he has trod,
and thankless, as we'll as health destroy
ing, his labors as faithful sentinel 10 tie
Democracy of Iowa in their many fierce
struggles for State sovereignty and con-
stltutional liberty, and in striving against
adverse gales to launch the ship of State
for prosperous voyage on smooth re-
publican sea, yet he is not SO much dis
gusted with political campaigning but that
he is read to engage heart and hand with
them in the great work to be performed
on the 7th of November. We are happy,
therefore, to inform our friends that 'Old
Grouler'' sis himself again." and will be
found hencetorth on duty as private in
the ranks Of the democracy.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

@The federalists say Taylor is like
Washington; but did Washington ever
write any letters which his friends were
SO much ashamed of as to induce them TO
pronounce them forgeries? Did Wash
ington ever refuse to take letter from
the Post Office because there was ten
cents postage to pay on it? Did Washin-
ton ever exclaim to his men upon the
battle feld-"Give 'em HI, d-n 'em"?
Did Washington ever curse and swear at
his teamsters because they drank up the
rum?-Ex. Paper.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary Of State.
Dlciariion of accession of his Royal H3tness III
GyMas Dusc Of o.dsnoary, uater the trt,fi articl

D,ciarI'ion of accession of his Royal I9hness tie
Gyaas Dasc Of oideH5ary, uaier the trt.fA article
of TIE forsyoin3 frsdtj.
whereas tfeity OF navigation and commcrce.be
tween tie United States OF America and his Mijesty
the King OF HInover, was concluded at Hanover on
the 10Th d1y Of Jane last. by the plcapoten,ares of
the contracting parties and was subse Iu,ay ratified
the part o. both governments:
And whereas by the terms of the twelfth article Of
the SANG, the United States agree extend all the
advantages and privileges contained in the stipnla-
tions tac present treaty to more of the other
StgtsS Of the Ceramic confederation, which MAJ,
acccjc 10 ii I'll, by OF an official exchange Of
eciarattons provided that such State States Shall
confar similar favors upon the said United States to
those conferred b. the kingdom OF Hanover. and Or
an! be su'act to the conditions st.pula-
tons and obIiga'jqns:'
And whereas the government Of his ROYAL High
the Grind Dixie OF Olieaburg has ST rniis lis
desire to accede 70 The said treay to all the s-
puiaons and rofisiohs therein contained, so far as
The or Hiay be applicable TO The two coun-
tries, and to become party thereto; that to say
to al the sad sH.'iat!oas and provisions excepting
only those relating to the s:lde, and the Weser tolls,
i'll which the government of 0ldcnufg has no inte-
rest, and over which it HIS m contr0l:
Nov, therefore, the undersigned, Blrnn w. E. dc
aueu I1r2onaay, Of the pryy counci, Of his ROYAL
iighnes- ana at the head of the department Of For
eish Affairs, on the part of Oldenburg, and a. D.
Mlna special agent, on The part of the Un;t,d States
invested with full powers to tais eii.ct, found n
good ald due form have this day .ned in duplicate
aal have exchanged, this declaration OF the Access
sion (heret'y agreed TO on the part Of the United
statss) Of his Royal Highness the Grand Duke Of Oh
deR5grg, fer the Dichy of o!ianbaag, to Tire treaty
afo.esaii, the effect of which accession and agree
ment is hereby declared to he to establish til, sal
treaty between the high contracting parties to this
declaration, as fully and perfectly all intents and
purposes, il all the provisions therein contained
excepting above excepted, had been recited word
for word iii separate treaty. cuncIaied an Ratified
between them il the ordinary FORM
In witness whereof, the above named plcaipoten-
tares have hereto affixed their names and seals
Done at Oldnburg, this tenth day of March, 1917.
w. F.. BEAULiEU MaRCONNAY H. ST.
A. DUDLEY MANN. fIsI
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
The Way to talk it.

Tie followingis mtlat sterling sheet,
the Milwaukee Wisconsin, the organ of
the party in our young sister State. For
our own part, we must confess that we
can discern no feature in ew-fangled a5o-
ltionism whit more attractive than un-
der the odious old pensatlon-n nothing
more praisewcrthy or self-re>pcctiul, in
the abandonment Of all issues of public
policy, to secure the interests of TIE ebo-
ny-skins Of the far distant future than that
of those of the living present and dead
past. Perhaps all this results from our
natural stupidity; perhaps, as our friend
of the abolition organ of Iowa says, it is
because we do not possess the sagacity
of a goose" But for fear we should dis
prove our courteous brothers inlerential-
ly selt-gratulatory remark, by too great
display Of goJJling upon this subject, we
will come at once to the extract from our
worthy cctemporary Of the "Wisconsin."
"poice Of our Democracy.--We publish
the proceedings Of the Democratic Con-
vention, which nominated WILLIAM P1rr
LrSDE for Congress. We invite atten-
ton to the resolutions They are states
manlike, emphatic, and soundly democra-
TIC. There is no equivocation on the
question of free soil. 1t supports free soil
III Its broadest extent. not merely in Cali
fornia and New Mexico, but in Wiscon-
sin and all the free States. Such is true
democracy. 1t goes not merely for the fu-
ture, but with the active. everything pre-
sent, and therefore on this platform can we
stand and ask worthily and of right. for
the sutroses Of the people, whose feelings
and impulses now as ever, respond to the
ennobling principles of the democratic
creed, as exemplified and immortalized by
Jefferson"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
Declaration Of accession ofMe Grand Duchy
Of .Mnhten5wg-Schwerin TO the treaiy
Nth Honover Of ION June, 1916. Con
cludsd December 8, l847.

BY THE PRESIDENT OF TIKI, UNITED STATES
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the Grand Duke IF Meckenburr- Schwe-
rim, uader the twelfth article of the treaty of com
m,rce and navigation between the United States OF
America and the King of Hanover, bearing date the
10th day of June. one thousand eight hundred and
forty-siS. has become party to the said reaty,with
certain notifications, by virtue of declaration of
accession to the same, which was signed and duly
exchanged at Schwerin, on the ninth day of Deem
Der, one thousl eight hundoed and foryseven,be-
tween A. Dudley Mann, special agent OF the United
States, and L. de LutZow, President Of the Privy
Council and First Minister of his Royal Highness
the Grand Duke of Meckenburg- Schwerin, on the
part OF their respective governments; which decla-
ration is, word for word, as follows:
DECLARATION.
whereas treaty of commerce and navigation be-
tween the United States of America and his Majesty
the King Of Hanover was concluded at Hanover on
the 10th day of June, one thousand eight hundred
and forty-Six, by the plenipotentares of the con-
tracing parties, and subsequently duly ratified
on the part Of both governments.
And whereas, blythe terms of the twelfth article of
the sae, the United States agree to extend all the
advantages and privileges confirmed IN the stipula-
tons of the sail treaty to more of the other
States of The Germanic confederation which may wish
to accede to them by means of an official exchange
of declarations, provided that such state States
shall confer similar favors upon the United States to
those conferred by the kingdom of Hanover, and OBJ
serve and be subject to the conditions, stipula
tons, and obligations:
And whereas the government of his Royal High
ness the Grand Duke of neutrality-suspicious. has
sgnien its desire to accede to the said treaty and to
all the sipulatOnS and provisions therein contained
as far as the same are or may be applicable to the
two countries, and to become party thereto, and
has expressed its readiness to confer similar favors
upon the United States as equivalent in all re-
spects to those conferred by the kingdom of Hano-
yer:
And whereas the government of the Grand Duchy
Of Mecklenburg in its anxiety to avoid the
possibility OF misconception hereafter Of the ma
lure and extent of the favors differing essentially
rom those of Hsnover which it consents to bestow
l,tJn the Unisei Stites, web for its OWE faith
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-19
Common Council.

BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMES.-WILsoN SMALL,
Esq in the chair The minutes of the previous pro.
ce.dipgs were read and approved.
report was then read by the President Of the FL
pance Committee Of the Board Of Alderman, on the
communication from the Comptroller, relative to the
additional appropriations for the remainder Of the
in which the Aims House asks 800 0OO
this report the committee agreed to give them $685.
Geo. az they were, 1t seems in mme date want and al
most without bread The motion to with the
ether Board. At this notion Assistant Alderman Hib-
bard of the second and opposed the
in long speech at the conclusion of which, IL appears
his associates were about much enlightened they
before but nearly two hours spent in jump
lug up and down. under the FIVE minute rule when
motion was made to pass the previous question, the
other members becoming completely out OF patience at
the unnecessary delay, this motion was carried and
the report concurred in and in order to prevent
further delay in business and long speeches from the
Assistant Alderman Of the second, Alderman Schultz
moved to adjourn, which readily seconded, and the
Board was at once adjourned breaking up In muss-
having been In session two hours and only passed
report.
Some OF the Aldermen, we understand, were so saw
sge ut the adjournme mt that they Immediately made
tracks for the tea where they could be de-
vourpg the good things provided therein, which gene
rally acts sootber to the vexed feelings Of the
worthy members. Thus the Board stood adjourned
until Monday evening next, at O'Clock, without doing
any bus ness, except meeting to adjourn and take
SUPPER