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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
la the Right.

The motto of David Crockett-an admit
rable one-was" be sure you are right,
and then go ahead!" This is the motto
upon which the democracy of Michigan
entered and came out Of the great political
contest just closed. If one is in the right,
whatever path he may pursueif perchance
he fail of success, be can lie down
with his clear commencing conscience,
and sleep sweetly by the way side, though
his head rest upon stone. Right is a
principle allied 70 those happy combina-
lions, which, in the aggregate of life, are
certain to triumph. Right is like Light
and truth, inde>tructible, Eternal And.
although we may be defeated this time by
the combination Of isms in all their forms,
the great democratic principles, for which
we have as party always contended from
the days of Jefferson, are at this time dea-
rer and more precious to every democrat
than ever before.-Dotroit Free Press.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
Wisconsin Pal.tics..A Contrast.

As near as we can come at the result of
the election in Wisconsin, the new House
of Representatives will stand 20 demo-
Gratis, IS wings, and II free soil men ;
while the congressional delegation elected
stands as follows: one whig, one free soil
Grand one democrat, Ex-Gov. Doty,whose
democracy is seriously questioned.
There is deep moral in this result,
which demands the serious attention of our
democratic friends; and in order that
our party in this State may shun the rock
upon which the democracy of Wisconsin
have split, it may be well toglancc at some
OF the reasons which have produced this
result. 1t will be recollected that the peo-
pie of Wisconsin at the election last spring,
decided in favor Of democratic admins
tratlon OF their state affairs, by an over
whelming majority of six thousand. All
the State officers elected were democrats,
together with both the Congressman and
the Legislature then elected, being largely
democratic, sent two sterling democrats to
represent their State in the United States
Senate. How gloriously did our young
sister then shine, arrayed in the "royal
purple" Of democracy now, alas, how are
her garments soiled with the untempered
mortar of whiggery and freesoilism! And
whence the change? The deceptive sy-
rem song Of "free soil" raised by discr-
ganizers in New York was eagerly caught
up by dissatisfied spoils hunters in Wis
consin. And where We're those watch
men upon the walls Of our political Zion,
the democratic press? Distracted and de
vided in almost every section Of the State,
they looked in vain for unity and concert
Of action from their seat of State govern
ment, where, in consequence Of tempo
rizing policy, two organs Of the party in
Dictated two widely different lines of poll
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
"Thc Most Contemplate LOcOfO.
co Administrations"

&.
The Republican calls the present ''ths
most contemplate locofoco administration
with which this nation has been cursed,
and cites the probable result of the late
election as verdict of condemnation
against it. How this federal editor is go.
ing to prove that the people have decidet
against the democratic party in the late
contest, in view Of the fact that their can.
didate accepted democratic nomination to
run with Gen. Butler, in South Carolina
and in view Of the fact of his declaration
that he would have accepted the nomna.
ton Of the democratic convention, had i,
been rendered to him, and in view Of the
fact that he refused absolutely to run ex-
clusively as wing candidate, saying that
he chad formed no opinion" upon political
.subjects,-how this result can be cited as
a condemnation of the administration and
Of the Mexican war, we must confess, that
we are as much at lost to determine, as
we are at loss to reconcile this wing ed
TORS Growing over the result, with the
hypocritical honesty with which he solicit
ted votes before the election for his no.
party candidate. a M
But why do the wings cry down the
present, as 'lhe most contemplate locofo-
co administration" We answer, because
o. its manly, prompt, patriotic and success
FIJI defence of American rights-many Of
the wing leaders being rank tories at heart,
and scores Of others caring for the pros
perily and honor of the country, only so
far as it may be result Of wing policy. If
it was contemplate" in the administra-
ton to stand up for our rights, against
Mexican aggression and insult, then it was
equally 'contemptible'' to do the same
thing against British tyranny; and we see
that the late war and that of the Revolu-
ton rendered the administration" which
carried them on, equally as ''eontempti-
ble" in the eyes of the opposition, or to-
ries Of those days, as this administration
and this war is in the eyes of thetories of
the present day. This we say is the kind
of ''conternpt' with which the wings look
upon Mr.. Folks administration and the
war-the contempt nth Which gree',-syed,
enrious and malicious jealousy looks upon
conscious superiority md merit in others.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

I='Three young girls send the follow
ing to the editor OF the Lawrenceville
Banner.
a GENTLEMAN.-Did you ever see a
gentleman? We have seen two or three
In our day; real gentleman are exceeding
ly rare. A gentleman is one who treats
every body with respect, whether he be
black or white, low or high, poor or rich.
He does not bow to wealth, scrape his
knees 10 honor, nor hold his tongue when
he sees wiekedness in high places You
always receive from him civil answer to
your inquiry, and he kindly imparts to you
any information in his power. He will
not say word to injure your feelings or
allnde to subject to pain your heart
Whatever may be done, he will not mani
fest angry feelings, or Use unbecoming
language. He uses no profane or indecent
words, smokes no cigars is your presence,
nor spits tobacco juice on your floors.-
He is the same kind and accommodating
individual from one weeks end to an
other.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
The Result In this state .-Ful6l.
mcnt Of Prophecy.

By reference to the official table pub
lished in to-day's paper, it will be seen
that the democratic majority on electors
does rot range far from 500, either way.
This is a glorious result, being the largest
majority ever given in Iowa, and one in
view Of which the sterling democracy Of
this State may hold up their heads with
pride, and wash their hands clean Of the
defeat Of the party and the evils which
may result to the country in consequence
thereof. A blind and needless enthusi-
asm for mere military renown seems tc
have carried away the people Of many Of
the other States, while in others disaffec-
ton in our own ranks has completed the
success, not the triumph, of the no-party
wing candidate. But none Of these things
moved the sterling democracy Of Iowa.
Nay, in view of them all, they have pro-
we'd that their devotion TO democracy
and 10 those who stood by the country in
its wars with foreign foe, is even slron-
ger than ever.
In view of these circumstances, it is
with pride and satisfaction (mingled, it is
true, with heartfelt sorrow at the general
rcsult) that we announce the result in
Iowa. We hope our readers will acquit
us of egotism, when we allude to the fact
that, upon announcing the nominations of
the Baltimore convention, six months ago
we pledged the democracy Of Iowat to their
support, by The same average majority
which they have since given. We them
told tie democracy of the Union to "set
the democracy OF Iowa down for 1900
coon scalps.' Most truly has our pro-
phecy been fulfilled. Would that the con-
iident predictions of our democratic edito-
rial brethren in otEer States, had been as
nobly and truthfully fulfilled.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
Rail Road Meeting.

The citizens of Polk county. Iowa, net
| pursuant to adjournment, in Fort Des
Noines, on the 18th Nov, for the purpose
of taking into consideration the propriety
of extending rail road from the Missis-
sippi to Fort Des Moines, and also for the
purpose of organizing an association to CO.
operate with others that may be appointed
in adjoining counties to effect that object.
The committee appointed at the previ-
Gus meeting, consisting of r. l.. Tidrick,
A. NJ. Lyon, l.. d. Winchester, P. NJ.
Casady, and J. B. Jones, reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which
were adopted: ...... -...
WHEREAS, the Racoon Forks Of the Des
MONIES, river, and the adjoining country,
for its fertility of soil ard its admirable
adaptation toagricultural purposes, as well
as the natural advantage OF its location at
the head OF the proposed improy ement Of
navigation of the Des Moines river, and
near the centre Of the State, has attracted
much attention and admiration abroad as
well as at home.
AND WHEREAS, that portion Of the coun-
tryis commanding the emigration 50 far as
TO be settling and improving with unpa-
paralleled rapil'ity, and we now require
safe and speedy conveyance Tor the trans
portation of our surplus agricultural pro-
auctions, which we rely upon with con-
lidencr; therefore, 80 :.
Resolved, That we make an effort to
have the Chicago and Galena railroad ex-
tended from Galena TO Council Bluffs, via
Fort Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa.
Resolved, That we recommend the CT
tzens on the route of the contemplated
road TO form associations for the purpose
of accomplishing that object.
John A. Holland, Esq, of Dubuque,
then addressed the meeting at length upon
the subject.
Alter few remarks by Mr.. J. Fred
rick, the meeting effected the following
organization.
Resolved, That we organize an associ-
alton TO be called the "Fort Des Moines
Ra!l Road Association, " to act in conjunc-
ton with other associations that are or may
be organized for the purpose OF effecing
The extension OF the Chicago and Galena
rail road to Council Bluffs, via Fort Des
MOineS, Iowa.
Resolved, That P. NJ. Casady, VIM.
Mckay, Jacob Friedrich, Thomas Baker,
and BENZ. Saylor, be appointed board of
Trustees for the county of Polk.
Resolved, That A. NJ. Lyon be direc-
tor and John S. Dean be treasurer.
Resolved, That Hoyt Sherman be Re-
cording Secretaryand h. L. Tidrick, Cor
responding Secretary.
Resolved, That Jacob Frederick. Jas.
Sherman, and Thomas Baker, be a com
mlttee for the purpose Of collecting statis-
tics in relation to the object, and for dis
irIbuting the same.
Resolved, That the editors Of the Iowa
City and Dubuque papers be requested to
publish the proceedings of this meeting.
.- THOS.. II. BROOKS, Chm.
Hoyr SHERMAN, Secretary.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

E5Married, at Bran-stable, by the Rev.
John Gates Mr.. John Post, to Miss Sophia
Rails. If this match don't make fence
OF the first quality, we should like to know
what will.-Bristol Mirror.
The Cincinnati Despatch says: We
have heern tell of rails so tarnal crooked
they wouldnt lie still. If the one nques-
ton be Of this sort, it would take pretty
expert fencebuilder 10 make a Post avail
able. We would be 10th to stake high on
such match.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
length to which its labors may thereby be

length to which its labors may thereby be
protracted
Other subjects oflegislation, but Of mi
nor importance to the above, will occupy
the attention, and take up considerable Of
the time of the Gen. Assembly. Few
sessions Of any of the State Legislatures
have ever convened, Of more Importance,
or having more labor upon their hands
than this. But, from the general practi-
cal business talents Of most Of the members
who compose it, we hope antitrust that its
sitting will not be protracted to an undue
length. To secure this desirable result,
however, action, and that vigorous and de-
cided, must be sthe order Of the day" all
the time.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

= We learn from our Kentucky ex-
changes, that Mr.. Clay did not vote for
Gen. Taylor. esshink Of this, ye syco-
phantic, time-serying, worshipers at the
shrine of availability" There are ma
ny other wings who have not bowed the
knee to Baal, and who can never be brought
to worship this new golden calf.
Prentice and some of the other wing
journalists now say that Mr.. Clay was
''indisposed" en- election day. We have
no doubt Of il; seriously 'indisposed."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

A DEMocRArIc U. S. SENATOR FROM
OHlo.-1he democrats are now certain of
a majority OH joint ballot in Ohio, and will
elect democratic U. 5. Senator to sue
coed Hon. w. Allen. We conceive this
to be the most spledid victory Of the sea-
son. "A wing legislature gerimandered the
State last winter in such manner as to
feel confident of success in all time to come,
and place federal tory Senator at the side
OF that infamous traitor and black hearted
an'iAmerican, Tom Corwin. Ohio will
still be represented by one American, in
in the U. :. Senate. Observer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

A GENUINE ALcHYMIsr.-The Dey Of
Algiers. understanding that the Bey of
Tunis, who had been dethroned, possessed
the art Of converting the base metals into
gold, restored him to his throne, on condi-
ton that he revealed the secret. The
Bey sent him with much pomp and cerc-
monv, a plow.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

GEN. TAYLoR's Good
morning, Gen. Taylor said an ardent
Taylor man of Baton Rouge. 'Good morn
ing, sir, responded the General. Il be-
lieve your health is alw .ys good--youhave
a good constitution, have you no.?' 'Why,
yes, think SO, it is one Major Bliss bor-
rowed for me to read, from my friend Pey-
ton, and think he would send me the best
one he had .....- -a.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

aSAt a crowded lecture. the other
evening, young lady standing at the door
ofthe church, was addressed by an honest
Hibernian, who was in attendance on ne
occasion, with, 'Indade, Miss, | should 0e
glad to give you safe but the empty ones
are all full?'
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

On! mo PRoscRIpT1oS.'-On Nond'!
week last only thirteen men were o,s'
charged from their employment at f'.'',
vile, in this State, for the heinous c1 n
of voting the democratic ticket.-L'''
Observer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

I5There is a man in Virginia who mas
changed his politics three times within the
last three months. He was first for lay,
Tor, next for Cass, and when last f'ara
from, for Van Buren,. He lives in h1,a'
ing, which we suppose, accounts Tor I'D
'turn-about!' political thoughts.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
ono Enemies to Puuish.-
Gen. Lane has now oone II Orsoo

Gen. Lane has now gone to Oregon as
Governor Of that territory. The office
was the reward of his vile SANDERS against
his commanding general. We trust, that
II General Taylor is elected to the Presi-
dency, Gen. Lane will be promptly dis
missed from his Governorship. We do
not desire to see any political prescription,
but we would have Gen. Lane dismissed
for the reason that he has shown himself
an unprincipled Observation-Disclosures
Journal.
The ''vi!e ISLANDERS of Gen. LANE to-
wards his commanding gen eral' were
facts and arguments used by him in de-
fence Of the honor of the Iudiana Volun-
teers, which Gen. TAYLOR had wronped
and PERSISTED in wronging. The State of
Indiana has spoken upon the subject nou,
and has abundantly vindicated her gallant
volunteers and glorious leader, Gen. JOE
LANE, the marion of the army" He
needs no defence from us. The point to
which we direct attention Is this-that
even before the election result is certainly
known the rampant spirit of prescription
is displayed, and that, too, in respect to
man whose blood flowed at Buena Vista,
and who rendered such service on The
Vera Cruz line, as TO draw forth the mark
ed encomiums of Gen. Scorr. Undoubt-
eddy we shall have the prescription of 1910
over again, and it is fitting and proper 1t
; should commence with Gen. JOSEPH
LANE.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

YANKrE1zIsG MExIco.-The machin-
cry for two extensive paper mills, one to
be located at the city OF Mexico, and the
other at Guadalaxara, is about 10 be ship
ped from Norwich, CT. Yankee work
men are going out with the machinery
A lot of cotton machinery: intended for
the Gsadalaxara Spinning and Weaving
Company, is to be sent at the same time.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

A TROUBLESOME CoNGREGATIoN One
Sunday, when the minister of Udeny en-
tered the kirk, he was no less surprised
than indignant to find that daft Jamie
Fleming had taken possession of the pull
pit. Come doom, jamie, said his rever-
ance. Come ye up SIR answered Jamie,
they're stifineckit and rebeIlio,ls gener-
alton. sir, anti will tack us bath to man
age Them
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

The COP OF THE HARvEsr.-Speaking
of the harvest, the Cincinnati Advertiser
well remarks:
The nprecedentedh harvest of 1913, has
rendered supplies of food abundant and
cheap beyond previous example. fever
there was people called on to give thanks
to the Almighty giver of every good and
perfect gilt-that people is ours. When
we opend our store-houses two years ago,
to feed the famlshing Irish, we had the
promise. 'He that giveth to the poor
lendeth to the Lord, and that which he
giveth He will repay him again Never
was loan returned with heavier interest
than in this case
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

a. Bob, is that dog of yours poi''Th' !,
mo, he is half hunter and half setter ~ ~
hunts for bones when he is hungry, div
sits by the stove when he is satisfied
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

The small vote for Van Buren, in New
York, shows that the Barnburners voted
for Taylor, and the abolitionists voted for
Van. Buren,. We are not disappointed in
this. We have observed by the tone of
such papers as the Albany Atlas, Buffalo
Republic and Rochester Advertiser, that
Gen. Taylor was their first choice. Martin
Van Buren, undoubtedly understood and
advised the course. 1t will satisfy the
free soil men Of Michigan that they have
been sold out by the man who they sup
posed honest
We wish to make prediction. 1t is
that the Van Buren, papers in New York
will be the btterest enemies Of Gen. Tay-
lor's administration, for the purpose of
STRENGTHENING their position. We give
them no credit for honesty.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

FALL OF THE LEAr.--The season of the
fall of the leaf has come again, with its
sad and salutary teachings. Who can shu,
his heart against its great lessons? Who,
as he sees the frost withered leaf driven
by the titiul winds, is not reminded that
such is human life? Even as leaf when
the lros's have dried up its sap, and its
stem clings no more to the parent tree, so
is oul life. 1t may be green to-day and
float gaiIy upon the summer breeze, but
the fros's OF death are gnawlng at its stem,
and we know not il it shall wave there 10.
morrow, or to be driven away by the
wlntry tlasts to eternity. Happy are We,
If Nature breaches not to us in vain, in
this her solemn day.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

5By a curious misprint in country
paper, the authoress is described as the
husband of the Women of England .~
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

GIThe editor OF the Southern Recor-
der says mo man can enter the kingdom of
heaven, unless he has the printers receipts
in FULL"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29


NEW Mail ARRANGEMEsr.- Mon
day next, and during the sitting of the
Legislature, we understand that the pres
ent tri-weekly route between this city and
Burlington, via Bloomington, will be
changed to a daily. Stages will leave this
city every morning, Sundays excepted, at
8 o'clock, and returning will leave Bloom
ihgton every evening at the same hour.
This arrangement is crcditable to the
enterprising proprietors as it is also ne
cessary for the convenience of the travel
ling community, especially during the ses-
sion. We suppose that the Department
will OF course avail itself of this medium
to supply us with daily mail during the
session, as such an arrangement is almost
indispensable to the speedy dispatch of
business and the convenience Of the Leg
islature.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

The MAN who wants custom and pa
tronage should advertise in the newepa-
pers. 1t is the only well beaten path
which leads to success in the business af-
fairs of life. Men daily get rich by adj
vertising; sometimes so fast that they cam
not comprehend how it is they have done
so WE'LL ALBANY Knickerbocker. .. .
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
1.-The following confab took place

IL The following confab took place,
yesterday in an office in Camp st.
i say Ned, did You collect that bill?
(Which one, sir?'
the one against Mr.. Goer.'
No, sir, didn't collect it-cause, why
he's not Mr.. Goer'
what do you mean?'
why you see sir, Mr.. Goer left yes
terday-and now he's Mr.. Goa-er.'
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

- As this number Of the Reporter
contains the first official vote ever given
by Iowa in the election of President OF
the United States, we suggest that it should
be carefully preserved, or al least that the
table should be cut out and filed away for
future reference.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

y The names Of Taylor and Cass were
used as rallying points in contest fol
principles Republican.
What principles -
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29

The wing ofice-seekers of this civ are
to have dinner to-day. at the expense OF
the ladies'. This is the more complimer-
tary to the wings, as we learn that the
entertainment given by the fair sex, was
entirely unsolicited on the part of the wing
leaders Of this city. Defeated wing cam
didates for State and electoral offices are
expected to attend in half-mourning, free
sellers in black, Mormons in green. A
learned treatise giving fulland satisfactory
reasons, sufficient TO satisfy any unpreiu-
diced mind why this State did not 90 for
Taylor, viii be read by person himself
SO much opposed to "oiiicial arstocracy,' y
that ne absolutely refused an office at the
hands of the people of Iowa last August.
But as it is written in the unknown
tongue" no one is expected to understand
it but the learned author himself, and a
few guests from Pottawattamie county.
While this. performance is going on, it is
earnestly requested that no one will men
ton " Land O&ce,'' Post Office" or in
deed, any other Office in the gift of Old
lack or Whitley, as it might divert the
mind Of the reader and cause a general
breaking up. While it is confidently en-
pected that Gen. Taylor's cabinet, togeth-
er with all the.ofiices throughout the State,
will be selected from The wings of this
city, it is requested that petitions will not
be circulated until the ladies' have retired,
for fear of a scene. ~