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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

A READY RUE FOR FARMEns.-A
s'quarter Of wheat"is an English measure
Of standard bushels-so if you see whea,
quoted at 56 shillings, it is 7 shillings &
bushel. A shilling is "a cents multiply
by Z, and you have 1913 per bushel.
In Kentucky corn is measured by the
barrel, which is five bushels of shelled
corn. At New Orleans barrel of corn
is a flour barrel full Of ears. At Chicago
lime is sold by the barrel, and, measured
in the smallest sized cask of that name
will pass muster. A barrel of flour is
seven quarters Of gross hundred, (112
lbs. which is the reason of its being the
odd measure Of 1856 lbs. A barrel tar i.
20 gallons, while barrel of gunpowder is
only small key holding IS pounds, and
this reminds me Of cotton, bale of which
is 400 lbs. no matter in what sized bun
dies it was sent to market.-Louisvillt
Journal. .6n.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
Leonard, Scott - Co.'S
LIST OF
FOREIGN PERIODICALS,
The London Quarterly Reuiew, s-
The Edinburg Repiew, .
The Foreign Quarterly Review,
The Westminster Reuiev, and
Biackwoods Edinburg JNagazine.

The above Periodicals are re printed in New
York, Immediately on their arrival by the Brit
ish steamers, in beautiful clear type, on fine
white paper, and are faithful copies OF the origi.
nals-BLAcKwooD's MAGAZINE being an exact
fac-simile of The Edinburgh edition.
The price of the REPRINTS are less than one
third Of those Of the foreign copies, and while
they are equally well got up, they afford all that
advantage TO the American over the English
reader. r -.-rFr.
TERMS
PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ADVANCE.
For any one of the four Reviews, So 90
For any two, .ta 81 do 90
For any three, do 100
For all four Of the Reviews, 500
For Blackwood's Maoazine, s 9, 90
For Blackwood and the 4 Reviews, 10 90
HRemittances and communications must be
made in all cases without expense to the pub
fishers. The former may ALWAYS be done through
Postmaster by handing him the amount to be
RENTED, taking his receipt and forwarding the
receipt by mail, Post paid; or the money may be
enclosed in letter, Post paid, directed to the
publishers.
u-All communications should be addressed
(post paiG.) @ 2
Publishers
] year. liz Fulton ST., N. Y.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
Bill to reform Con-
veyances.
Look Here Won't You.

[THUSE old n IS and Book accounts which
purchased OF NJ. Murray, some time since
are many of them still unsettled, and 1913 is
here, and most of the Pork in the county has
been sold. therefore cannot wait any longer
than the 18th inst, after which time will COM
mence collecting "AccoRnlNG TO LAW" So
call and let me know what you intend doing, and
oblige " c. C. CATLET.r.
Ian 1Qia-qf 49, ..... .s.l E-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
Admins e:alOr's Notice.
BY Jm. ID. RUSSELL

OllCE IS hereby given that The undersign-
~ ed, Administrator of the estate of Charles
Camerids: late Of Johnson county, State of To-
wa, deceased. will apply to the Hon. Probate
Judge OF said county, at his office in Iowa City,
on the third day Of April next, Tor a license 10
sell the zeal estate belonging to said estate, to
pay the debts thereof .i9
z All persons interested in said estate may APP
pear then and there, aud show cause why the
same shall not be granted. ...--
F. NJ. IRISH, Admir-.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

CABINET MAKING AND UNDERTAKING
DETER ROBERTS respectfully informs the
i 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.
T-He is provided with good hearse, and
will attend at all times TO the business of an un-
dertaker.
Iowa City, March %, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

NORRIS HOTEL. y
~ troRMERLY KEPT u /, ccaAun-1 ~
INK CEY SWAN. q 4tsssi INK

4xk OxexSx0 IN y LIZ W.
isl! s''a4sssss 81 ss ss.s Z 's's'As'- Ia
MARTIN i. NORRIS, PROPRIETOR, 4
NTOrLD Respectfully inform the public that
w he has taken the above house formerly
kent by G. Swan. Said establishment has re-
Gently undergone thorough repairing and rem
ovating, and is row in better condition for the
accommodation Of BoaIders and Strangers than
at any former period. 81 At.
The location Of this Honse for health and beau
ty il unsurpassed in Iowa City, and ever exer-
ton has been made by the proprietor to render
its apartments convenient FOR occupants.
Particular attention will be paid u the conve-
nience and comfort Of 93sat .li5gf Et.a1asi
Boariers and Strangers, n q
and no pains will be spared 10 render them COM
Portable and happy. People, living in the co,ln-
try and wishing TO put up over night shall nei-
ther be neglected or overcbarged. The propri-
etor is satisfied that by giving his entire atten-
ton to the business, which he is determined To
do, and without which he is pursuaded no one
can or should meet with success, he will merit
and receive a fair proportion Of the business Of
the place. t3h
The mails and mail-stages leave his house for
the following places: Isl ial5 si.
Bloomington. tri-weekly; fl4iag .g,SG
Du Buque, semi-weekly;
Burlington, weekly; 4 slt.& n ti''.
Keokuk, semi-weekly; - lgai %
Upton, Fort Desmoines, and Iowa county,
weekly. 49,, =, 81,
March %, 1s4s. :, +. &,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
NEW FERRY

NJ CO1171clE Bl!IIS. OF Tie J03SSOal1'2.
TyHE Subscribers having obtained a charter
i from the General Assembly Of The State Of
Iowa, to keep Ferry across the Missouri Riv-
er at Council Bluffs, will lie prepared at the O.
pening Of navigation, with good Boats and able
watermen to attend strictly to the wants and
wishes Of those on their sswending way. p to Or
egon or California, and all others who desire to
cross the Missouri river at the above place.
BROPHY L CLARK.
Council Blum, Feb. 1, 1e4s. al -.ls--'" 8
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
Terms of The Union Magazine.
>'", l,,s Of e. 5e,s"' S..
District Court TOR soid County-.Apri
Tenn, fl. d. lS4S.


District Court TOR soid County-.AprH
Tenn. fl. d. lS4S.
AMAHIAH HAGERMAN,)
vs..
ELIZA ANN Holmes,
HENRY r. HOLMES, Bill to reform Con-
JOHN L. HOLMES, veyances.
George w. HOLMES,
SARAH ELLEN HOLMES
4 AMBROSE HAILANp,
A MARIAN HAGERMAN having filed his
"A bill Of complaint on the Chancery side Of
said court, in the above entitled cause, together
with his affidavit that Henry r. Holmes, one OF
the defendants therein is nonresident of the
State of Iowa; Notice is therefore, hereby given
10 said Henry R. Holmes, that said bill is pend.
ing; that the object thereof is to reform certain
conveyances for lots No. two and four, in block
No. thirteen in the town Of Marion, in the coun-
fly aforesaid, on the ground Of mistake; and that
the prayer thereof is for conveyance by said
defendants to said complainant Of said Lot No.
four; & that said cause will come on for hearing
at the term aforesaid, oras soon rs may be there
after. .. P. W. EARL, Clerk.
Feb. 14th, 1855 w--prs. fees Sc
DAVID & SMYrH, Solicitor for complainant.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05


Windsor, Rocking, and Children's Chairs, in the
latest style and in the most workman-like man.
ner, which he offers at a 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 %. lSIS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

- tsf.-7Ea31 ~ pAuye 80 - Is&I as
TINE 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 against
loss or damage BY FIRE. The rates Of premium
offered are as low as those Of any other similar
institution, and every man has an opportunity,
for triling sum. to protect himself against the
ravages Of this destructive element, which often
in single hour sweeps away the earnings Of
many years. .3$4 4s
There are two situations, in either Of which
the value Of Fire Insurance can be adequately
appreciated, viz: While standing upon the ruins
OF a persons own property, receiving from the
Insurance office the full amount which he has
lost; or standing upon the same spot surrounded,
perhaps, by destitute family, lamenting that
stupidity and folly which failed to provide
against such contingency.
afl JOS. T. FALEs. =
June 2. 1S47-n12 g ~ tsag,lf
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
State Loan.

SEcRETARY's OFFICE, IowA.1
Iowa City, Jan, %, ls4s.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office
il for loan TO the State OF Iowa, for the sum
of four hundred and fifty dollars, in accordance
with Joint Resolution Of the General Assem-
bly,, relative to postage, approved, January 22d,
1913. ELISHA CUTLER, Jr.,
Secretary of State.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
+ office.

i Office.
THE co-partnership heretofore existing I'M
Il der the firm Of W. L. Lyon & Brother, is
this day, by mutual consent. dissolved; the bu-
siness of the firm will be settled by W. p Ly-
on. w. P. LYON,
&s - c. w. LYON.
Iowa CITY. March 10th. i64A aasf i.IH X
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
NE W STORE!
ON JOHNSON STREET BETWEEN 2D AND

ON JOHNSON STREET BETWEEN 2D AND 81
IN EOKUK, VA.
~ W. ADAMS, having purchased the en-
NJ stire stock OF j. !. Irwin's Store, has re.
moved them to his establishment on johnson
street, making, in connection with his former
stock, one ofthe largest and best stock Of Good
ever offered for sale in Keokuk His stock con
sists partly Of the following articles:
II beautiful lot new style English, French
and american Prints,
Alapacas, Laces and edgings,
Orleans; plaids, Casbmeres,
Caledonia do. Ginghams,
Lawns, Jackonets.
Cambria, Swiss and null muslin,
Gloves and hoisery, Spool and pat. thread,
Hooks and eyes, Needles and pins,
SIX and cotton hdkfs Bonnet and cap ribbons
Shawis and linseys, Sea. and yellow flannel
Tickings and checks, Bro and blend muslin
Satinets and Jeans, Casimeres,
Umbrellas, Variety hats and caps,
Knives and forks, Spoons,
Pocket knives, Chisels and augurs,
Files and nails, Axes and hammers,
Hatchets, Hinges and screws,
Backs. Drawing chains,
Coffee mills, Curry combs,
Brown and loaf sugar, Whiskey and brandy,
Ginger and spice, Pepper and allspice,
Salaratus and starch, Indigo and madden,
Teas, etc.
& ALsO-A large lot of QUEENS and GLASS
WARE. and many other articles which he Sc
lected for the country trade, and offers for sale
for cash or produce. He will be constantly re-
cciying new goods until the closing of naviga-
tion, and will the highest market price for Pro-
duce. = 'fg'Es9<
Give him eal,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
$4,000 $42l, 100

Here is the enormous sum Of four hum.
dred and twenty thousand one hum
dred dollars actually stolen from the hon.
est tradesmen, shopkeepers, laborers, me
chanios. bstshsrs. bakers, grocers and far
nsfss i,st.s
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

II There is a rumor in Washington,
based on letter received from very re-
spectacle officer now in Mexico, that the
English have, during the last summer, sur
veyed the .Isthmus of Tehuuntepec. sap s
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

afThe Mormon Temple at Nauvooi.
about being purchased by the Methods
Episcopaleans. .as.sssa I.n,.,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
Eleva,ing ,naueace of Literature

If he were to be asked what literature
would do for the laboring man, he would
answer "that it raised him from party
feelings, from class prejudices, and from
small and narrow ideas, just in proportion
as he became acquainted with the nobler
minds Of those who have perused litera-
ture. And as he becomes capable of ap.
preciating their comprehensive views,
their delicate, beautiful, snd tender senti-
ments, will he rise above all class infu-
ences, contracted and narrow notions, and
acquire some of the essential principles
Of wisdom" Who was he, all the world
over, that was the positive, the dogmatic,
the headstrong? Who, but the ignorant
mamie whose intellects were so con-
tracted that he was incapable Of doing JUS
tice to the good that was around him. II
a man had liberal measure Of conceit a,
the commencement of his literary career he
would have less as he climbed the heights
of science and literature; and as the pros.
pect expanded, like the traveller crossing
the Alps, as he ascended one peak he
would yet find another higher; and when
he had assembled the highest, he would find
a glittering peak-a noble array of mind
which hitherto he had been unable to ap.
|preciate. He said that in proportion as any
man became acquainted with the beauties
and sympathies Of literature in the high.
est sense-as he possessed the nature Of
the true scholar, he found that he had en-.
tered new region altogether-that he
was without the pale of class influences
and that he had entered the brotherhood Of
the human race, that he knew not ever
national distinctions. In fact, the no.
bic galaxy Of pure-minded men, who hat
been the scholars of the world, belonged
no more to nations, sects, and parties, thar
the armament which was above them.-
The light that shone from the distant stars
was not a light that shone upon this o,
that nation; and the stars of the intellec.
tual world were equally common proper.
ty, dear to every man that felt genera
interest in his fellow-creature. And thai
grand result would be secured by the cul.
tiyation and pursuit of literature among
the working classes. Lecture at the
Sheffield Mechanics Institute, by Johr
Taylor.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

Smut Machine for Sale
'nF large size, and one of the best kind now
~ in use, it being altogether new; which |
will sell for third less than the first cost and
take part in trade. Apply 10 the proprietor ID
Iowa City. * -
Esf ssl ~ . J. H. SLOWER.
March, 10, 1sas. "..'. 10.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
ndred aud fOrty-eIght.
N. P. TRIST, TL.s.l
LUIS G. CEUVAS, L. S.
BERNARDO COMIC, l.. 81
MIG. ATRISTAIN, It's.

y4nother Contribution to Science.
Andrews & Boyle are publishing, in the
Anglo Sacsun, a series ofarticles on "Pho-
netics, or the General Principles of the
Pronunciation of all Languages" from the
pen Of Herr Zabdiel Hauritz, distinguish
ed German philologist, now on visit to
this country. Herr Hauritz has devoted
many years to- the investigation of.this SUBJ
ject, having resided in various countries
with view to making the most extensive
observations upon all the phenomena OF
human speech, and rcqiring practical
knowledge Of the languages Of Europe and
Assn.
This treatise, though bearing the indubi-
table marks Of profound learning, such as
we have seldom had the pleasure of see
ing exhibited in this country, is neverthe-
lass written in style Of extreme simplis-
ity and adaptation to the common comprc-
hension, worthy of admiration. Judging
from those portions Of the treatise which
we have been able to peruse, we should
say that, this series of articles, alone,
would be of far more value to any reader
interested in the study Of his own Ian
guage, or engaged in acquiring foreign
one, than the yearly subscription price Of
the Anglo-Saxon.-New York Tribune.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

CHARLES A. ROBBINS,
MTATCH-MAKER, Engraver and Jeweller, low,
W City, at the sign of the "Big Watch" corner
Of Clinton and College Streets.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

BAsK SwINpLINc.-In no country UNI
der heaven are more fragrant outrages and
robberies perpetrated, by means Of swind-
ling banks, than in our own. The New
York Star gives the following as the los
ses inflicted upon the people Of that city
and vicinity within the last few months.
Estimating the bills Of broken banks at the
rates which the brokers have paid for
them, the following are the losses incurred
biz hill-halders
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

=. A. BISSELL,
a TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, linton. Ce
. = dar county, Iowa.
March, 1S4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

IOWA HOUSE,
DY G. w. STEIN, Front Street, near the Steam
- boat Landing, Bloomington, Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

KNOCKED IT OUT OF H1m.--The gallant
Morgan, Of Ohio, in a speech at Mans.
field, related an anecdote to show the eff:
feet federal treason and opposition to the
war has upon the wing soldiers who vol
unteered to fight the battles of their coun-
try. He said he met upon his return, il
the streets Of Cincinnati, a young Ohioan
who had volunteered in Illinois, and was
severely wounded at the battle of Buena
Vista. He was dcclaiming against the
traitors at home, aud knowing him to have
been wing at home, he accosted him
thus: "My good fellow, how comes this:
You were wing before you wentto Mex
ico." was said he, shut / got an ounce
and hall ball through the calf of my leg
in Mexico, which took all the whiggery
out Of me. detroit Free Press.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

WM. e. LEFFINWELL,
A iIoRNEY and Counsellor at Law, Blooming
= ton, Iowa, will practice in the Sup: enc and Dis
trict Courts of this State.
March, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

DOCTORS MURRAY & MCCORMICK
offer their professional services to the citizens
~ Of Iowa City and vicinity and will attend prompt
ly TO all calls. They are always to be found at
their office, day and night, unless absent on pro.
fes sionai business. OFFICE on Clinton street. A
few doors north OF Cover Hollis store.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

Z. BATES, Iowa City. ID. p. PALMER, Marion
ra4~ BATES d PALMER,
A TrORNEYS and Councillors at Law and Solic-
itors in chancery, viii practice in the Supreme
and District Courts Of the State OF Iowa. All pro
fessional business entrusted to their care win be
promptly attended to.
March, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
ssnssse Carpenter and Joiner
Chair E0CfO,.u.

THE undersigned would re-
specially inform the citizens
OF Iowa City and the public
generally, that he will carry
on the above business in all
its various branches. He is
!, prepared to make to order.
and IN short potiro S,t,oo-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

GEORGE s. HAMPTON,
A TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa CITY
Iowa. will practice, in the various Courts in
this State. :
March, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

p. II. PATTERSON,
A TTORNEY and Counselor at Law, Iowa CITY,
"A Iowa, will practice in the various Courts OF
this State.
March. 1SA9.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
MORGAN RENO

MORGAN RENO,
"A TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa CITY
Iowa, viii practice in the Courts of this State
ana atte1d promptly to all business entrusted to him
March, 1888.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05
l.. PATTERSON

l.. PATTERSON,
A TTDRSEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa CITY
4 Iowa, will attend TO all business entrusted t
him in the line Of his profession.
March, 1S4s.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

TEE rtrNT.--A statement Of the opera
tiens Of the mint and its branches during
the year has been laid before the House
Of Representatives, from which it appears
that the amount Of deposites is as follows !:
Philadelphia, Pa, $14,633,677
New Orleans, La, Z, 739, sos
Dahlonega, Ga. 362, 366
Charlotte, n. c. 344, 054
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

In this aggregate were | ,433, 764 eagles,
! OBJ 1897 half eagles, and l92, 1924, quar-
ter eagles.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

A denouement followed, but the lady
had got an hours start with the shawl,
and the agreeable companions parted, not
half so agreeable as they had met--Louis-
vile Democrat. as
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

June 2. l847-n12.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

31egs +. e. a2gU,.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-04-05

MRS. C. NJ. Kirkland.
Author OF "a New Home,o ssForest Life,c ect
- -E~r AND FILLED WITH
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SOME OF THE MOST.
EMINENT WRITER'S OF TIE COUNTRY.
Second Ynlnme commercial January 1 ISdo
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1848-08-30

s.rns his anka 70 those
zed him last season. He !contin-
and warrants them cqunl t6 nny
IN workmanship, materials and
',sissei hey are warranted to give
ssisas sisfaS ton -se.s1s
aifing will be faithfully attended to-.
ibscrib iber respectfully requests a
the patronage Of the planters of
lgstli and the adj joining Districts.
81 yon ,siisiI TO Is VElIOUR TOLL, get
s0ne iofs those IiO OR Sc MILLS, we'll known
AicG Greigkt Mill, made expressly to be
ttacheds to Gin Gearing. The subscriber
s. hns q few on hand.
Orders for Gins or Mills, will be prompt
attende TO:
IS RI. McCREIGIlT. s
sssk Candep,s May, le4s. 80 GIN