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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

THE success of the Illustrated Botany is NJ
longer an experiment. For although it has been in
eXistance but one veal, ii already has circulation
of about five thousand, a sufficient number TO
warrant its support, which cannot be sand of any
other work OF the kind. Indeed, it is the only
work Of this character published in this coun-
try. which promises stability and long lie We
think thu prospect Of the second year of this
Botany are very flattering. Oae reason for tn
opinion is, the fact that it is now very popular
having large circle of friends. Another very
important reasoni is, the securing of an EDITOR for
the coming year. whose popularity as eli aut or
in the various branches of Natural Science, is so
extensive as to leave his name familiar to evry stu
dent in the science in this country. We are full
ly satisfied tha, the Botany will, under the pres
ent Edltors, bear the severest criticisms, and We
intend it shall become the standard work.
In the course of its publication, it will contain
an Introduction TO the Natural system of Botany,
athorough Treatise on the interesting and impor-
tan branch of Vegetable Physiology, Notices on
Focil Botany, land descriptions, both acientlfc and
popular, OF numerous species of plants, the pro.
perties OF which, medicinal and useful, will be
fully explained. In short ii is intended TO present
a complete view Of the latest and most i'm portant
facts discoveries, in every department of the
science.
The whole illustrated by splendid colo, ed en-
cravings, taken from Nature, full SIZE, and I'm
lshed in the highest style Of modern art.
This work is designed TO be eninen,ly popular
in its applications, and there is enough o. that
which is stranger than fiction, about il, TO render
it no ordinary degree, interesting and instruc-
tive.
We do not intend to confne ourselves TO the
botanic description of each plant, but make ii a
thoroughly scientific work, in all the department
Of Botany. 1t = i'll also give all the information
on the cultivation of plants and flowers. Ina
word, it will comprise the whole science.
TERMS.
EG=This work will be published monthly. with
SIX or TEN FLOWERS. handsomely painted.
in each number. Price, $500 year, or two
copies sent TO one address for $500.
IA very liberal discount allowed to agents
J. X. WELLMAN.
PUBLISHER AND PkoPRIEToR.
No. ll6 Nassau street, New York
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THE IoWA e APITAL REPoRITER I
Mexico.

BY an arrival yesterday, we have date.
from Tampico to the 3Oth and Vera Cruz
ito the 9th ultimo.
The Governor Of Tamaulipas has issued
"a circular warning the Buffalo Hunters and
such others, against the inevitable punish
ment which will follow any movement or
their part to dismember the Mexican Re.
public. The garrison at Tampico was tc
be Immediately reinforced by two regi-
ments Of infantry, some independent COM
panies, squadron Of cavalry, and it will
then comprise force of more than l5O0
men. The troops are to be paid from the
receipts at the Customhouse of the port
The Mexican journals are endeavoring
to show that New Mexico is in wretch
ed condition since its government by the
Americans.
The Government Of Mexico intends to
plant military colonies along the boundary
line between the United States and Mexi-
co, to prevent further encroachments.
Congress is in session, but doing moth
ing Of any consequence. The Govern
.ment is said to have made contract, dis
posing Of the monopoly Of tobacco.
Senior Riva Palacio, Minister of Finance
has resigned, and Senior Luis de la Rosa
has been nominated in his place,
On the goth ,llt. the city was in mourn
ing, it Icing the anniversary of the defeat
at Churubusco. The remains Of the Ma
jor Commandant of the battalion Tndepe,,-
dencia, who fell there, were removed to
the city with great pomp. ~
Letters from San Luis, state that Sen
ores Adame and Avila, are disaffected to
the government, and do all they can to
cause a fermentation in the elements OF
anarchy in the State.
In Vera Cruz, the Governor is doing
all he can towards the cause of common
schools among the population.-N. o.
Mercury.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

DEATH CT CoMMANpER MACKENZIE
Alexander Slidell Mackenzie, Of the U. S.
Navy, died at Sing Sing, N. Y, on Tues
day last from an ELECTION of the heart
He was attacked while riding upon his
horse in the village. He succeeded in
getting his feet out of the stirrups, and
Immediately fell to the ground upon his
head; was taken up and carried into house
by two persons who witnessed the fall,
and breathed but twice afterwards. Com
mander Mackenzie has acquired notoriety
by his connection with the tragedy on
board the U. s. brig Somcrs, and he has
also figured conspicuously in other charac-
tiers; the last being as agent from this
government to Texas and Mexico. As a
literary man, too, he has considerable repu-
tation. "a Year in Spain," and ssSpain
Revisited" were two of this most popu-
lar productions, and are written in a Wig
orous and agreeable style.-Phil. Bulletin,
18th inst.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
MEDICAL DuPARrnGE7gT
OF the Saint Louis University.
rACUL TY.

sFstsa ~ EFACULTHssE~ SEEyfT
M l.. LINTON, NJ. D., Professor of the Prin-
lyl ciples and Practice of Medicine.
A. LITTON, NJ. D., Prof. of Chemistry and Phar-
macy.
& C. A. POPE, NJ. D., Professor of the Principles
and Practice of Surgery Clinical Surgery, and Dean
of the Faculty.
NJ. NJ PALLEN, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children.
JAMES BLAKE, M. D. Professor of Special,
General, and Surgical Anatomy.
THOS. RAYBURN, NJ. D., Professor Of Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
II. S. HOLMES, NJ. D., Professor Of Physiology
and Medical Jurisprudence.
w. M. McPHEETERS, NJ. D., Professor of Clint
cal Medicine and Pathological Anatomy.
w. ID. STIRMAN, Demonstrators of Anatomy.
The regular Lectures commence annually on the
10th of October. Aggregate cost of Tickets, in
GLIDING Matrisulation, $llO, Graduation Fee, $50.
Board from $40 to $l2 per month. Medical Stu
dents are admitted gratuitously to the medical and
surgical practice in the City Hospital, also in the
st. Louis Hospital, during the Lecture terms.
7-4 @ CHAS. A. POPE, M. D., Deans.
Office, 1913 Locust st.
st Louis. June %. 1S4S-nl5.
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Charles F. Hendry,
Uo16161ssxol1 4 FORWARDING
MERCHANT,
No. 81 Water, Corner ZINE Street,
w HoLEsALE DEALER in LEATHER, HIDES
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI,


ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
wv HOLESALE DEALER in LEATHER, HIDES,
w TANNERS OIL, WOOL, &c. &c. Refers to
the Merchants of st. Louis.
The subscriber would respectfully tender his SER
vices to his friends and the public, as General
Forwarding and Commission Merchant, and solicits
consIgnments of Tobacco, Hemp, Bacon, Hides,
Lard, Taow, Grain Of all kinds; Furs and Peltries,
Sc Having been established in business in the city
for the past thirteen years, gives me the advantage
of being well acquainted with those who purchase.
My charges will be as low any other regular and
house in the city, and all unnecessary
expenses will be carefully avoided in all cases.
will also purchase for q per cent. commission,
(when the money is furnished0 Groceries, Liquors,
of all kinds, Cotton Yarns, saddlery Hardware, and
other Hardware; Crockery.ware, Stationery, Boots
and Shoes, &C. &C., all of which will have put in
packages and shipped in good order at the very low
est rates of freight.
All goods consigned to me, TO be forwarded, will
also receive my personal and prompt attention.; and
care will be taken that good boats and low freight
will be obtained is possible. ----a--.--
N. B.-I have the Agency Of somf THO Hundred
Tanners for the exclusive sale of their Leather, and
am selling LEATHER ON commission, flower rates
than any other house in the city. Orders for Full
Spanish Saddle Trees, any pattern or Half Span
ish, Side, Fall Back, Stroighthead or English Trees,
&c. &C., can be furnished direct from the manufac
turers at lower rates than any other house in the
west. CHARLES F. HENDRY,
No. 81 Levee, cor. Vine st. st Louis.
April, lS4S. 6-6m s- .r
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

The above prices in consequence of increased ia
cilities for manufacturing, much reduced from
former rates. liberal discount for cash i'll hand
at the date of the Invoice.
Presses, Chases, Cases, Wood Type, Ink, &C. fur
nished at the lowest Manufacturers prices, either
for cash or credit.
Our Specimen Book for ls4s is now ready for dis
tribution to Printers, who viii send for it, sld con-
tains many new articles that we have never before
exhibited, such as Writing Fourishes, Ornaments,
Ornamental Founts. &C. of which we have an ample
stock for prompt execution of orders.
Printers of Newspapers who choose to publish
this advertisement three times before the list of
June, ls4s, and send us of the papers, Will be
paid for it in Type when they purchase from u.s. of
our own manufactures, selected from our speci-
mems, five times the amount of their bill.
ES'For sale, several good second-handed Cylinder
and Piaten Power Presses, Standing Presses, Hand
Printing Presses, &c.
GEORGE BRUCE & co.
ID Chambers-Street, New York.
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pal,y.

P1Hys
THE undersigned has been duly appointed an
i Agent of the Protection Insurance Compa-
ny OF Hartford, Conn, at Iowa City, Iowa, and
is authorized to insure dwelling houses, stores
and ware houses, mills, manufactures. barns,
stables and the contents of each, together with
every other similar species of property again
loss or damage by fire. The rates of prem =.
offered are as low as those of any other similar
institution, and every man has an opportunity,
for trifiing sum, to protect himself against the
rayages Of this destructive element, which often,
in single hour sweeps away the earnings Of
many years. r
There are two situations, in either of which
the value of Fire Insurance can be adequately
appreciated, viz: While standing upon the ruins
of persons own property, receiving from the
Insurance office the full amount which he has
lost; or standing upon the same spot surrounded,
perhaps, BY a destitute family, lamenting that
stupidity and folly which failed to provide
against such a contingency.
90
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
From the Pennsylvania.
An Old Fable with n New ADDli.
cation.

A poor silly Tortoise, whose life of content,
In 4 corner obscure had been quietly spent,
Having heard much Of strange lands, imagined tina,
she,
YOU'D be happier far il those lands she could see.
Two Ducks, whom thu Tortoise had constants made,
Resolved 10 extend the GREEN Tortoise their aid;
Ard, accordingly, told her, the poor silly soul,
To fssten mouth to a very long pole,
The :wo ends OF which they would take in their
mouth,
And thus bear the Tortoise East, West, North and
Delighted, the Tortoise consented al once;
A pole was procured, and the poor sill, Ounce
BY the QuAcxs through the air was quite rapidly
Eated laughed at her old birth place with &C orn;
When an Old Carbon Crow, in suit of deep b ack;
Met the party, and bluntly thus questioned the
QuAcEs:
spray what have you here?''-she Quacks quickly
replied,
"The King of the Tortoises, taking ride"
This title quite turns the poor Tortoise's head:
She longed to confirm what her Qaack friends had
said,
And opening her mouth, she let go the pole
Her fall on the rocks killed the poor trusting soul.
APPLICATION.
General Tsylor's the Tortoise-the Natives thu
Quacks
Who'd fan raise the General aloft on their backs;
The Old Coon is the Crow-Tay Iors letter the words
The Tortoise would have spoken. could they have
been heard.
The PEOPLES the pole, and ttat terrible fall
ls'hs overthrow Of "Whiggery," "Natives" and al
Who oppose the advance Of Democracy's right
Who 'gainst principles broad, rive with impotent
might.
The Rock underneath is that platform, so grand,
sOn which the proud hosts of Democracy stand:
Aercersburg, August p, 1913. yEsoP,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
TERMS.

The REPoRTER will be issued regularly on every
Wedne sday morning, in time for the mails. at the
following rates. If paid in advance within one
month after the receipt of the first number, Two
Dollars; within six months from the commence
ment of the term of subscription, Two Dollars ant
fifty cents if payment is delayed until after the ex-
piration of the year Three Dollars will invariably
be demanded. No paper discontinued until all ar
rearages are paid, unless at the option of the pub
fishers.
Iowa City, March, 1S4S. PALMER & PAUL.
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From the Boston Transcript
The Parting Of Sumnaer.
N MRS. HEnArs.

Thou'rt beering hence thy roses,
Glad Summer fare thee well
Teou'rt singing thy last melodies
In every wood and dell.
Dat in the golden sunset
O. thy latest lingering day,
Obi tell me DER this checquered earth
How thou hast passed away.
Brightly, sweet summer brightly
Thine hours have foated by,
To the Joyous birds Of the woodland boughs-
The rangers Of the sky:
And brightly in the forests
TO the wild deer bounding free;
And brightly midst the garden flowers,
TO the happy murmuring bee.
But how 10 human bosoms
With all their hopes and fears:
And thoughts that made them eagle wings
To pierce the unborn years?
Sweet summer to the captive
Thou hast flown in burning dreams
OF the woods with all their hopes and leaves,
And the blue rejoicing streams:
To the wasted and the weary,
On the bed of sickness bound;
In sweet, delicious fantasies,
That changed with every sound
To the sailor on the pillows,
In longings wild and vain
For the gushing founts and breezy hills,
And the home Of earth again.
And unto me glad Summer!
How hast thou flown 10 me?
My chainless footsteps nought have kept
From thy haunts Of song and glee.
Thou hast flown in maynard visions,
In memories Of the dead
In shadows from troubled heart,
Ger sunny pathway shed -
In brief and sudden strivings,
To fling weight aside:
Midst these thy melodies have ceased,
And all thy roses died!
But oh thou gentle Summer!
II greet thy flowers once more,
Bring me again thy buoyancy,
Wherewith my soul should soar!
Give me to hail thy sunshine
With song and spirit free;
Or in purer land than this
May our next meeting te!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
EStraY Horses.

TAKEN up by NJ. E. Mckinney, in Maine township,
Linn county, Iowa, two styay gelding horses ,one
of which dark bay, with black name and tail,
hind feet white, and white spot the near shoul-
der, probably made by the collar, apparently nine
years Old, appraised at $40. The other is a light
gray, blind in both eyes, apparently ten years old,
appraised at $l5.
hereby certify the foregoing to be true descrip-
ton of said estrays, as taken from the justices tram
script recorded and filed in my office.
ALPHEUS BROWN,
.t. Commissioners Clerk, Linn CO., Iowa.
Marion, June 81, 1S4S.-3tnl6. Prs. fee So.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

CABINET MAKING AND UNDERTAKING.
DETER ROBERTS respectfully informs the
l. citizens of Iowa City and vicinity, that he
still continues TO carry on the above business in
all its various branches, at his old stand, on
Clinton street, few doors south Of the public
square. Persons wishing to buy good and cheap
furniture, will find it TO their advantage to give
him call.
will attend at all tunes to the business of an un-
deltaker.
Iowa City, March %, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11


Author Of a sA New Home,' aForest Life," ect.
AND FILLED WITH
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SOME OF TIE MOST
EMINENT WRITERS OF THE COUNTRY.
Second Volume commenced, January /, IS4S.
4 T The conclusion of the first half wear of the
IA Union Magazine. the Publisher feels impell-
ed TO make some acknowledgment of his sense
of the favorable reception accorded to it by the
public lis success has certainly been unprece-
denied; ana while il may be pardonable to as
crihe this in part 10 The merits of the work it
must not be denied that public goodwill and
kindness have been abundantly demonstrated
The press, in all parts Of the country. has given
its voice literally in favor of the new aspirant.
To flag after this, would be dis.onorable in
deed. 1t is the hope Of the publisher that the
courage and enterprise which belong to success
will be fonni rather to have stimulated than
slackened his eXertons. If there be talent of a
suitable kind in the country, he is determined to
make it available to the Union Magazine in the
various departments. He will continue to give
superior engrayings in Mezzotint. Lire and
Wood, by II. s. Sadd, Thomas Cooley, NJ. OS-
borne, Robert Hnshelwood, W. S. Barnard,
b. +. Chllds, p. Loomis. &C., from original de-
signs by /. II. MatteSon, who has the sole d.
rec'en of all the designs for the engravings
The literary matter will continue to be under
Kirkland, assisted by a corps of contributors
who are either established favorites of the read
in" public or worthy to become so. Such as
The paper will be of the same quality now
used. The Fashions will be colored BY T. P.
Spearing.
There will be two pages of original Music in
each number.
In the course Of about as many months will
be given rac-similes of the characters used in
writing fourteen different languages, with short
translation into English similar to the Chinese
and Persian Ohes in the November and Decem-
Der numbers of the Magazine. by Caleb Lyon,
U. s. Consul to Shang-ha China, which 10 the
curious and intelligent will be worth at least a
years subscription TO the Magazine. AND eve
ry exertion wilt be made, which literary ability,
ingenuity of Artists, and adequate capital can
do, to make the Union Magazine worthy of the
place already so generously granted it in the
public esteem.
The Union Magazine will be published regu-
larly on the first of each month
Dealers in Periodicals throughout the United
States and Canada, who wish to become agents
for the Union Magazine, will please apply 10 the
publisher Immediately. All Post Masters are
desired to act as agents for 1.-THE usual dis
count will be made to them. specimen num-
Der will be seat TO any one wishing to see it, Oh
application TO the publisher, postpaid.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

,ITTo day. Thursday, we expect to
address 1900 Democrats in Davis County.
Where will the next Barbecue be held?
We hope to see meetings Of this kind got
up IN each Of the old Counties on or near
the Des doines, before the 9Th OF Novem-
bcr.-Iowa Democrat.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

A You've FELoN.-One of the charges
specified in the indictment against the
Felon newspaper, is song written by "a
son Of John Mitchell, 10 years ofage. Send
him to Bermuda.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

Windsor, Rocking, ard Children's Chairs, in the
latest style and in the most workman-like man
ner, which he offers at very reduced price for
ready pay. All kinds of produce will be taken
in payment for articles in my line.
Doors and Window Sash also made to order
Shop fronting the stone church
CHARLES CANYON.
Iowa CITY March % 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

:T5The Union says that availability on
the part ofthe candidate, and gulliJility
on the part of the people, are the reIjances
Of the wings in this contest.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

MURDER IN CLINTON Cove are in
formed that man was lodged in our Jail
on last Sunday for the murder of a fellow
being in Clinton Go. We have learned
none Of the circumstances under which
the crime was committed, nor the names
Of the arties.-Dayenport Gazette.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
SsO.sse CurDeute,. ana Joiner.

HOUSE CffFp4HlET NNN .IO1NCr
THE undersigned takes this method of infor-
/ ming his friends and the public generally,
that he is prepared to execute any work in his
line of business, in the best manner and most
modern style.
SHOP on COLLEGE, between Clinton and Cap
itol Streets, where he is prepared at the short
est notice and in the best manner, to sill any bill
for
Sash, Windou-blinds, Shutters, Dors, &c.
Orders from distance shall receive prompt
attention. THOMAS SNYDER.
Iowa CITY, March %. 1918.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
Printing Types

WILL be sold at BRUCPS NEW YORK TYPE.
w FOUNDRY, after March 18th, 1913, at the fol-
owing low prices, for approved six months, notes:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11

EDITED BY ]. w. COMSTOCK,
AUTHOR of Botany, Natural Philosophy, Chemistrt
Mlnerology, Geology, Natural History, Ply sio-
ogy, &C., assisted by
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
General Land Agency, and Office
FoR THE DISPOSAL OF
l. a ND w ARR NTS,

f-sihH1toheN az ioTH lily. lOrd.
" AVfN(i made arrangements for a constant SUM-
IL ply of LAND WARRA NTS, / am prepared In
furnish them to persons wishing to enter land. upon
the most reasonable terms and at such rates as vii,
justify purchasers in giving a Call before buyinp
elsewhere. ! will also attend to the locating of
Land Warrants for persons at distance, proving
up Prescriptions for settlers, making out convey
ances, &C.. and act Agent in the purchase and
sale of Real Estate, the renting of property and paw
ing of taxes upon property of non-resiicnts, and
viii attend to all business pertaining to a General
Land dgencG.
Pains will be taken to render satisfaction to per-
sons entrusting their business with me. Office at
the State House i'll the Library room.
-.Has LEMUEL i. PATTERSON.
Iowa City, August %, ls4s-n22.
RIz,FERINoEs.
DR.. Enos Lowe, Receiver Land Office, Iowa City,
Charles Neaiey, Register " u
Elisha Cutler, Jr., secty Of State, /.
Joseph I. Fales, Auditor of State, &C 6
Morgan Reno, Treasurer of &c
Thomas H. Benton, Silper't of Pub. ms Iowa CITY,
Hon. Thomas s. Wilson, Du Buque,
A. c. Dodge, Burlington, ere
&C Joseph Williams, Bloomington,
His Excellency, Anscl Briggs, Andrew, jackson Co.
Hon. VIM. Thompson, Washington, d. c.
s' Shepherd Letter, &c
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-11
D. @. Hare, Engraver,
WASHINGTON CITY. ID. C.

CEALS for Banks, Public officers, Notarics Pub.
lie, County " State Courts, Letter Stamps Cards
Diplomas, &c. &C., executed on short mott and in
superior style. Also, seal presses frLi TO
der. .
Pennsylvania Arenue, near F'uiler's Hotel.
Orders may be sent by members OF Congress or
others visiting this city from distance.
Aug. lS4S.
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EStray Notice.

TAKEN up by John II. Franklin, in the town of
Newton, Jasper county, Iowa, on the 18th day
May, 1S48, a large heavy built mare of grey fec
bit color, fifteen and half hands high, fore feet
somewhat CALLED with hobbies, heavy main and tail,
seven eight years old next Spring; other marks
Or brands perceivable;-appraised to thirty-seven
dollars and fifty cents by Saben c. Stan wood and
NJ T. Matthews, and certified to by Harvey Stevens
Justice of the Peace.
.- JESSE HICKMAN, Clerk B. C. ]. Co, Iowa.
June "A, IS4S. 1879