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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
THE ARISTOCRATS.

If there are any men in this country who
have earned the Nppelntion of Aristocrat
Lewis Cass and Martin Van Buren, are The
men. Having always fed ut the "crib ofhe
public" they have become enormously rich
and in stately attire and equipage they move
about in this young republic of ours as,iflbq
had been ito the Manor horn," with The 0r
of courtly men OF the proud Kingdoms Of
the earth. allowances" "eXtra" and olle.
wise, have mnde them fat and naughty, and
they would mike excellent candidates in
countries where the gold spoon gentry alone
nre deemed fit to hold office. Beaulifucan.
didates, indeed, are these democratic ons.
tocrals" for republicans to vote for!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
They Won't be Sold.

One of the Rochester(N. W papers con-
ta'ns call signed by Il number of Liberty
men, for Convention to repudiaro the nom
NATIONS OF Van Buren, and Albums. They
think the party was sold by its leaders at
Buffalo. Well they may.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
o. The Granite State Wing gives
following timely caution:
Wings, Look Out

We say, Wings, look out for the eleventh
hour movements, which the desperate enc
my will he sure to make, at the heel of the
canvass. Look out for all manner of forged
letters and statements from Gen. Taylor aud
others, pretending to commit our candidate
against the Wilmot Proviso, &c. Several of
these torgeres have already been exposed,
and are still kept flying through the country
in the Cass and Van Buren, prints.
The alledged New York letter from Gen.
Taylor, declaring opposition 10 the Wilmot
Proviso, has been proved a forgery. These
same papers have been, and are still busy in
circulating certain alledged declarations of
his, against this measure, TO u committee of
the Mississippi Legislature. MIR Tompkins
tho Wing member of Congress from that
State, has Investigated tie matter, and is as
sured by the chairman, that not word was
uttered upon political matters to said com
miltee by Gen. Taylor. So that lie is laid.
Gen. Taylor himself conlradicted the in
famous lie now running the rounds ofthe op-
position prints, that he had recently bought
Il large number of slaves, sc.
We say, look out for these forgeres and
falsehoods, which are made up by the des-
perate leaders of the opposition for effect
General Tnylor's sentiments are before The
country over his own signature, aud let them
govern the conduct and votes of Wings.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14

actors in this dreadful scene then storcJ
with the son to the authorities. and deliycroJ
him up, 10 have him declared by them lIco
from blame. II is stated that The condemned
Indian never made the lenst attempt to os
cnne. md seemed rosigned 10 bis ihie.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14

CocHITUATE WATER CELEBRAToN.-Thc
Boston Traveller, says "Wednesday, October
25th is the day fixed on for admitting tie
Cochitunte Wafer into the city. We learn
that the most extensive arrangements are be-
ing made for the celebration, which we douh,
not will he worthy Of Boston, and one ofrho
greatest events connected with It's history
The work has been completed with wonder
titl promptness, aud in the best manner and
at reasonable cost. for its magnitude.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
r. HE G A l. Il I'D d N A n {.

ple will believe you care ig for free soil ?
"Mike," said he, "lhere nre more fools ~
New York lhnn you think,or Than il generally
supposed"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14

O. Mike Walsh, i'll speech lately deliv-
cred at Tammany Hall Before the Old Hunk
er party, made the following interesting state
ment:
"Mr Walsh said he was taking glass of
brandy and water with John Van Buren,
some time since. and he said to him, "John,
you urc not so foolish as to think that the reo-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14

more than ure HE three free States ofNcw
York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, be
not permitted to elect President 'cho ispiedg-
ea 10 any bin Tint shaH Prohibh slapey IN The
nety territories.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
VI hig State Convention,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER, Urn, 1913

TUESDAY, OCTOBER, Urn, 1913.
The Wings of Vermont ARE requested to
meet in Convention, at the Village of Mont.
pclier, on Tuesday, the Eth day of October,
at 9 o'clock, y. NJ. The State Committee
trust that the Importance OF the Great Issues
depending on the approaching Presidential
Election, as well az the just reuown of the
State for iiraness and consistency of political
principle and action, will ensure very gen.
cral attendance. They invite their Wing
friends Throughout; the State to be present.
TIMOTHY FOLLETT, !
JOHN KIMBALL,
SOLOMON FOOT, Wing State
PORTUS BANTER,
T.. +. WALTON, JH. Committee.
SAMUEL ". KEYES,
JUSTIN S. MORRILL,,
September 30, ls4S,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Ohio given up by the Wings.

The wings Of Ohio are about giving
up that ship to the gallant commanders Of
the democratic forces, CAss and BUTLER.
They choose rather to retain their own
identity as party, than TO sacrifice every
thing in carrying Out the diction of south
ern shareholders. The Ohio State Jour
nal, the wing organ, in begging of its
friends not to hold State Convention,
holds the following language, virtually
giving up the State:
"lt is the glory of the wings that they
can and ,riH exercise the reasoning facul-
ties with which God has endowed them.
They will keep up tremendous thinking
until after the State elections; and then
they will consider, whether upon the
whole, it is best to give the vote Of the
State to Gen. Taylor, or by playing the
game Of s'every one for HIMSELF and The deo-
ii take the hindmost," suffer it to go for
Cass, OF Van Buren,. or wherever else
popular caprice may send it,
Cpon this the editor Of the Statesman
remarks, that if the devil is to stake the
hindmost," the editor of the Journal is
a gone coon.
Set down the % electoral votes Of Ohio
as certain for Cass and Butler.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Another M;sM-irap--CIimch the
Bargain.

We hope that all those whether demo-
Gratis or wings, who intend to support Gen.
Taylor for the Presidency will see the pro-
priety Of making 1t consistent for them to
go for the Taylor candidates for Congress.
With Taylor President-as he will be
all who vote for him should do all they
can to secure the election of men in Con-
gress who will cooperate with him, and
thus enable him to carry out Lis measures
Of true republicanism.--Hawkeye
The above extract explains itself, and we
do not fear that any democrat will be taken in
by it. The wings have become convinced
that--in consequence of their hopeless mi
norty and of wing disafIection and boiling at
the East and in the North generally-all
they can now even hope to accomplish is, to
throw the election of President into the
House. In this event, it is all important
for them to carry the Congressional cleo
ton in Iowa. We would therefore warn
the democracy in both Congressional Dis
tricts to be on their guard. No efforts
will be spared, no lying humbug will be
too monstrous for them to get up, just be-
fore the election, in order to accomplish
this object. If they cannot carry both
districts, they will do all they can to elect
their candidate in one, and thus nullify the
vote of the State, in case of the election of
President coming into the House.
We say again: and now more particu-
larly to our friends in the first, or south
ern district, look out for squalls. Keep
your eyes upon the movements ofthe whig
colonization agents. The above extract.
though ostcnsibly aimed at the northern
district, has strong southern twang.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Small Business.

The wing authorities of the city Of
New Orleans, who have spent thous-
ands of dollars in the reception of whig
Generals, refused to tender the GUS
tomary honors Of public reception to
Gen. BUTLER, on his return few days
since from Mexico. This was an act of
meanness well worthy to emanate from
the head quarters of Taylorism, and be-
fitting men who have evinced their will
llngness to sacrifice their party and their
country upon the altar of no-partyism.-
50 much for the literally of this no-party
party. Verify: to what meanness will
they not descend, in order to accomplish
their ends or the crafty their spleen.
After waiting over day, in hopes that
due respect would yet be paid TO Gen.
BUTLER by the city authorities, the Dem
ocratic Committee called meeting to
make arrangements for his public reccp-
ton, when, 10! and behold, they are as
sailed bitterly in the wing journals, for at
tempting to give partizan character to
the reception.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Our Legislative Nominees.

We are proud to bear witness to the
truth of the remark which we have heard
made by our friends from different Sec
tons Of the State, to the effect that the de-
mocratic nominees generally are men dis
for an unusual degree of talent,
character, good sense, and the usual quail
iiications for sound and discriminating law
givers. We are glad of this and although
we have no disposition to claim for our
party the credit Of being "all the decency
and responsibility party or indeed, any
other cognomen which may have been as
sumed or worn by whiggery, still we can
not help observing the singular fact, that
as yet we have not even heard Of a wing
laying claim Of late, to this once enviable
distinguishing and ertinguishing trait Of
federalism.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Mr.. LcAlcr and the Dubuque and
lkeOkUk Railroad

We call the attention Of our readers in
the second District to the correspondence
published below between Mr.. LErrLER
and the standing committee on Pub
lie Lands. Mr.. Letters letter to the
Committee is a strong document in favor
of the proposed grant, and indeed Of wes-
tern pioneer interests generally. Wecom-
it to all. The correspondence fully ex-
plains itself, and effectually puts the quie-
tus upon the assertion so industriously
circulated by the federalists, to the effect
that Mr.. Letter is either hostile to, or has
been remiss in his advocacy of this meas
ure. However absurd it might appear,
after his uniform advocacy Of the grant
asked for, still Mr.. Letter has been
charged with hostility to it by the wings,
who, seeing in the signs Of the times, as
they imagine, probability of throwing
the election of President into the. House
of Representatives, are straining every
nerve to secure the return Of wing to
Congress from this district, and thus null
lily the vote of the State, if they cannot
succeed in carrying the southern District
and casting it for Taylor or Clay. We
repeat,we are happy in having the 'docu-'
ments" in time to block the game.
A perusal of this correspondence can
not fail, also to satisfy those of Mr.. Left
ler's friends in some particular localities,
who were heretofore luke-warm in his
support, from misapprehension of his
views upon this subject, and from the
want of sufficient information as to his
efforts in behalf Of the grant. These
and we are aware that there are many
honest democrats so situated-will no
longer give the enemy occasion to BIAS
phcme, and the weak and feeble lambs of
the flock, pretext to stumble and fall by
the way:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Suggestion 10 Taylor Dc m ocr.,,s,

R4s,@.
We clip the following bait, with which
the silly editor Of the Hawkeye sets his
man-trap, from an article in last weeks
number Of that paper, under the above
head. We cordially commend it to those
silly persons whom it was intended to
catch, if indeed, there are any in Iowa pos
sessing SO questionable character. This
gull trap also suggests food for reflection
to another class of individuals, whom we
| will hereafter name, before they rush
blindfold into it.
Here is the bait; taste Of it:
"Among the democrats inthe State there
are geeat number who intend to vote for
Gen. Taylor for President. We respect
fully suggest to all such ii they have con-
tidence to believe that Gen. Taylor's adj
ministration will meet their appreciation
and benefit the country-and we suppose
they do or they would not vote for him
to 60 a step farther and vote for such men
for the Legislature as will uphold his adj
ministration and thus secure U. S. Scna-
tors who will sympathize with Gen. Tay-
lor and enable him to carry out his views
of bringing back the country to its old re-
publican platform. ltseems to US that any
course on their part will be inconsistent
| like preparing their ground for the recep-
ton of wheat and then counteracting their
own intention by sowing it with tares.'
Are you there, old Truepenny? Demo-
crots forsooth, to vote for men to 90 to
the Legislature who will elect Wing Uni
ted States Senators! A pretty doctrine,
indeed; a pretty request, land pretty quar-
ter for it to come from. We would like
to see the Democrat who would blister his
fingers by putting in wing Legislative
ticket to promote this scheme, especially
after its being thus boldly declared.
We also commend this extract to bolt
ers, wherever they may be found opposing
democratic legislative nominations. To
such we would say" Choose we now whom
ye will serve.'' The proposition is fairly
and openly made to you. If you wish TO
serve whiggery, go! follow old Hawks
suggestions, and aid, directly or indirectly,
in the election of wings to the Legislature
Again we say, choose ye now whom we
will serve. Goggle-eyed old Hawk with
his monkey face and long, skinny, babboon
arms, is standing ready to embrace you.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Mr.. RichIa sn's Votes.

\
Below we give some few Of the votes
of Mr.. Richman in the Constitutional Con-
vention. As he is now candidate before
the people for the State Senate, we think
it important that those whose votes he is
soliciting, should be informed as to the
highly aristocratic and anti-republican cha
racter which he strove TO give our consti-
tuition. In general we may remark that
his whole course was in favor of monopo-
lies, and Of almost every aristocratic fea-
Iture which was proposed TO he adopted in
our constitution. Let us particularize.
BY reference to page Al of the Journal
OF the Convention, it will beseen that Mr..
Richman offered the following amendment
to the article on the Judiciary, which
would have. given the Judges Of the SUI
preme Court A LIFE TENURE in Of
fee:
"The Judges of the Supreme Court
shall be appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by two-thirds Of the Senate, and
shall hold their office during good beha-
rio,v, subject to removal uponthe address
of two-thirds of both branches Of the Lee
gislature to the Governor"
He voted to make the salaries of the
Judges 81 200, instead of ST. 900. See
Journal, page 81.
He was in favor of giving the Legisla-
ture the largest possible amount Of power
to create irresponsible corporations, and
voted against restricting the Gen. Assem-
sembly from so doing. See Journal, pa
ges Is and II.
He voted against clause in the consti-
tuition which was intended TO prevent
stockholders in corporations from swind-
ling the community by transfer Of stock
Just as the institution is about going down.
See Journal, page IS.
He voted in favor of a clause giving the
Gen. Assembly power tc run the State in
debt to any amount that they might choose,
instead Of restricting them, as at present,
to 100000. See Journal, pages 50 and
1871
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Western Land Agency.

THE undersigned has on hand quantity OF
L LAND W .RKA MIS-, which he will sell
on reasonable terms. He will also go with emil
grants and show them Lands and give such Informs
ton may be needed for the purpose OF entering
Land or laying Warrants. He will also be prepared
to enter Land for claimants upon the most reasona-
bic terms. giving them from one to three years to
make payment. He will also sell or locate Warrants
for companies or individuals VI On reasonable terms,
and attend to the selling of Real Estate, paying Tax
es and do all other business pertaining to GcAcE-
al Land Agency.
Having had considerable experience in the husl-
ness, and having general knowledge Of the coun-
try and Lands within from 40 10 SO miles around
Iowa City, he hatters himself that he give entire
satisfaction to all that may entrust HIM with thtif
business. JOSEPH II. FISHER
Iowa City, July 10th, ls4s. IT SIN
REF IGEIN 0Igss
Dr. Enos Lowe, Receiver Land Office, Iowa City
Col Chales Neatly, Register /" "
Dr. s. NJ. Ballard, Iowa City,
DR.. N. G. Sales, Lexington, Jones CO. lows,
Mr. T. s. BatteIle, Bloomington, Iowa,
Elias CYerman, Esq.
&. Nealy, Esq. Burlington, Iowa,
Hon. George II. Walw orth, New Orleans,
DR. VIM. b. Chamberlain, Warsaw, Ky,
Rev. John A. GuIley, Cincinnati, Chic,
John Elsbury, Esq. Bethel, Ohio,
Abel Raw son, Esq. Titiin, g
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19

JONES CouNrY.-We learn verbally from
Jones, that DR.. N. G.SALLs, our former
has been nominated as the
democratic candidate for the House. We
have battled against federalifm in the same
rank with Doctor Sales, both here and in
Ohio, for many years. His democracy is
above suspicion; and we undertake to say
the democracy Of Jones will be honorably
and well served by him, if elected, as he
doubtless will be.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Your ob't servant,
SHEPHERD LEFFLER.
Hon. JOHN CoLLAMER, Chr'n. SC.
HOUSE OF REpREsESrAr1vrs,
July !. lSA2

S"iy >, ASfO.
My DEAR SIR: Your communication
to the chairman Of the Committee of Pub
lie Lands has come into my hands as
member Of that committee, and | beg to
submit in answer, that its contents have
been carefully considered. The committee,
from general knowledge of the charac-
ter and objects of road between Dubuque
and Keokuk, are prepared to think favor
ably of it; but they are without any off,
cial information, which would authorize
them to report it for the favorable consi-
Iteration of Congress. 1t has been usual,
perhaps universal, in such cases, to sus-
pend action until authentic and official in
formation has been obtained, to guide the
action of Congress. Such was the case
in regard to the Illinois and Michigan ca
nal, the Wabash and Erie canal, and other
similar works. When the committee shall
be furnished with an official report, made
either under the authority of the State of
Iowa, or this government, affording salts
factory information respecting the merits
of the proposed road, then it will become
the duty Of the committee to act detinitive-
ly in regard to it. Sympathising sir with
you personally, in your solicitation for the
work, l subscribe myself your friend and
ob't serv't.
JOHN A, McCLERNAND.
Hon. S. LErrLER.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
Don't Forget.
Hon. S. LErrLER

Let every democrat remember, in depo-
sitting his Legislative ballot, that he and
not merely the agent whom he is helping
to elect, is voting for United States sena-
tors for the State of Iowa. Don't forget
this, boys.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19

IS"Did we believe this The love Of
office to re the ruling motive OF the wings,
we would Leave the party"
Old Hawk said this and did we not
know him to be the most consummate liar
in Iowa, we should feel seriously alarmed
lest he should attempt to force his way
into our ranks. From al such catastrc-
phies, good Lord deliver us!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19

Unfortunately, that honest industry and
enterprise which subdues the wilderness
to the purposes Of civilization, though the
basis Of all wealth, cannot command the
capital for the accomplishment of such an
important undertaking until the avenue,
o. trade shall have been measurablv
opened up, so as to afford them access r.
the markets Of the world. Hence, the
citizens Of Iowa, through their General
Assembly, have solicited from the Cen
eral Government that aid which is SO -.
sential to their progress and prosperity.
and which they confidently hope will, IN
conformity with usage in cases Of other
States, readily be extended to them.
At Railroad Convention held at the
Capital of Iowa in the month of January
last, COMMITTEES were appointed in eyery
county along the route Of the proposed
road, to collect and report, through a gen.
eral committee, facts and statistics con.
corning the resources of the country and
the practicability OF the proposed improve
ment. A copy Of the report of the gen.
eral committee, embracing the facts thus
elected, is herewith submitted for the
consideration of the ccmmittee.
Hoping for further opportunity of
setting forth more fully the reasons and
arguments upon which the prayer of the
memorial is based, l can only repeat nv
earnest request that you will devote to
the subject that early, full and impartial
consideration which its Importance and
It's deep interest to my constituents de-
mands.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't servant,
SHEPHERD LEFFLER.
Hon. JOHN CoLLAMER, Chr'n. SC,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19
CURTIS BATES Bill to fore
Us. : close Mort
WILLIAM R. HARRIsoN, ! gage.

g AID William r. Harrison will take nouce Una.
said Curtis Bates, before the last March term %
the District Court of Washington county, Iowa, MEG
in said Court Bill in ChanCcry, praying lor wv
foreclosure Of certain mortgage Of said Harils0I
to said Bates, dated April 5h 1914, on IN LOIS Nc.
and in Block No. l6, in the town of Washington
in said county, and that said Court decree s.iG
ises 10 be sold to satisfy the amount sec ured pI ~
mortgage, &c. Now if said Harrison do not 81 l.,
and plead, answer or demur to said Bill on the "
day of the next term of said Court, the same WILL "
taken as confessed.
~ T. McELRoY, Clerk c
July 10, ls4s-l7-ew Prs fees 81 Bates sohCS~'
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-07-19

= The editors of the Keokuk Regis
ter are tearing the " locofoco platform" all
to pieces. Won't some ant-destructive
stop them, before they get it all down,and
ask them what kind of a platform they in
tend to put up in its stead? There ought
to be some one to attend to this. Where
is Russell?