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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
State OflOWa,
Polk CO1infy.

rNAKEN up on the 10th day of March, ls4S' ey
! Resin Porter living in Camp Township, IN saia
county, One MARE supposed to be five years ola
this spring, of bright bay color, with black less
name and tail; white spot in her forhead, left hind
foot white to the fetlock joint; no other marks o.
brands perceivable. Given under my hand al to''
Des MONIES, this l5th day OF April, is4s.
LEWIS WRITTEN, c. B. c.
April o6.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
NEW FEIfIxY
fit Council Bluffs ON the .hlisso,,r;

THE Subscribers having obtained charte,
i from the General Assembly of the State Of
Iowa, to keep Ferry across the Missouri Riv.
er at Council Bluffs, will te 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 s'wending way.o to Or.
egon or California, and all others who desiret
cross the Missouri river at the above place.
BROPHY l. CLARK
Council Bluffs Feb. /. 1S48.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
smut Machine for Sale

OF 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 to the proprietor in
Iowa City.
J. H. SLOWER.
March, Is, 1S4S,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23

NIss NJ. A. HIGGINS respectfully inform, the
1Vl Ladies of Iowa City and vicinity, that she has
commenced the above business in all its various
branches, and from her experience and thorough
knowledge thereof, atters herself that entire salts
faction will be given to all those that may favor her
with coll. The latest fashions will be received
regularly. Residtnce at atIORRIy sHOTEL.s
April S, 1s4s.---st q
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23

TAKEN up by Woodford Mari, living in Oregon
township, Washington county, Iowa, on the 6tl
day of June, Is4s, estray Mare Of the follown,
description, to-wit:--A Sorrel Mare, with BALI
face, feet all white, large her left side sh
has had the fistulo, is about fourteen eands high
supposed to be fifteen years old. Appraised at sew
enteen dollars by Isaac Mills and David Goble, Jr.
on the 14th day of June, ls4s, before James L. L
Ferry, Justice of the Peace.
CLARK ALEXANDER, Clerk.
Washington, July I4th 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23

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 ii to their advantage to give
him call.
EHe is provided with good hearse, and
will attend at all times to the business of an un.
dertaker.
Iowa City, March %, 1S48.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
NORRIS HOTEL.
hJ7IH trORMERLY KEPT BY CHAUN- 5l
l6Si CEY SWAN. NM

MARTIN 1. MORRIS, PROPRIETOR,
NyOCLD Respectfully inform the public that
w he has taken the above house formerly
kept by e. 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.
The location Of this House for health and beau
ty is unsurpassed in Iowa City, and every exer.
ton has been made by the proprietor to render
its apartments convenient for occupants.
Particular attention will be paid to the conve.
nience and comfort of
Boarders and Strangers,
and no pains will be spared to render them COM
Portable and happy. People living in the coun-
try and wishing to put up over night shall mel.
Their be neglected or overcharged. The propri-
etor is satisfied that by giving his entire atten-
ton TO the business, which he is determined 10
do, and without which he is pursuaded no one
can or should meet with success, he will merit
and receive fair proportion Of the business Of
the place.
The mails and mail-stages leave his house for
the following places:
Bloomington. tri-weekly;
Du Buque, semi-weekly;
Burlington, weekly;
K-okuk, semi-weekly;
Upton, Fort Desmoines, and Iowa county.
weekly.
March %, 184S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23

IN" more case Of those Extra Nutria Hats.
" also, Leghorn Hats, Straw do. Palm Leaf
do, for sale at RoBINsoN's
Nav g.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
Printing Types

WILL be sold at BRuCE'S 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, 1848-08-23

EDITED BY J. w. COMSTOCK,
Author of Botany, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry
Minerology, Geology, Natural History, Ply siol-
ogy, &C., assisted by
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
II, ssxe l<st.Dente, Tsst<t .1osMes'

THE undersigned takes this method Of infor-
i ming his friends aud 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 ill any bill
for
Sash. Windou-blinds, Shutters, Doors, &c.
Orders from distance shall receive prompt
attention. THOMAS SNYLER.
Iowa City, March %, ls4s.
"OLASSES-Sugar House and N. o. Molasses
lNl for sale by F. AsxAY
/ May 10
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23

IOWA HOUSE,
DY G. W. STEIN, Front Street, near the Steam,
ID boat Landing, Bloomington, Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23

ENTLEMENs' fine Leghorn Hats, just received
VI and for sale by F. sANXAY
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23

Terms Of the Union Magazine.
One copy one year, in advance, $500
One copy two years, 500
Two copies one year, 500
Five s. :, 1000
Eight 1870
Twelve 5000
Address, postpaid,
ISRAEL POST,
l40 Nassau-street, New York.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
Chair ENriOryy.

THE undersigned would Ee-
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 on short notice, Setfees.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
ESTRAY.

81 Louis. June "a, 1s4s-nl5.
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NJ KS. c. NJ. X K K L D,
Author OF ga New Home,' ssForest Life" ect.
AND FILLED WITH
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SOME OF THE MOST
EMINENT WRITER'S OF ThE COUNTRY.
Second Volume commenced, January /, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-08-23
Illustrated ROfONN.

THOS. PRENTICE KETTEL,
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May 3, 1S4S-5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
CAMP BvENA VISTA, Feb. Ia, 1S4s.

Dear -: A small party from our Regiment,
which had been sent out secret service under
the command of Liout. Gallaher, had brush with
some robbers, at place called Jeronnima pass. u
bout sixty miles from this, few days ago. The
pass is represented to be deep and narrow, some
thing like wash or ravne, running through the
mountains for several miles and exceedingly rough,
and our men (who were mounted had to 90 in single
hle Two OF them, 1t seems, Were considerably in
advance Of the rest, when they came upon tho rob-
bers, and were about TO be fred upon before they
were aware Of their presence. The one in the
lead, however, delivered his fire first, and AZ he
did SO was lanced in tho leg by Mexican conceal
ed In bush just before him. At this instant the
noxt of our men came up, and shot the Mexican
dead, and nearly at the same moment several shots
were fired at him from the side Of the mountain
one OF which carried away the pummel Of his sad
die. This ended tho fight Our wounded man
has been brought to camp and is doing well. His
name is Carol, Of company &. The rest Of the
party will return in day or two.
| horrible murder was perpetrated Gas is sup
posed by robbers) near Aqua Nueva, on Thursday
One OF the most wealthy and respectable citizens OF
Saltllo, named Zapeda, merchant who was poinp
forward to meet some goods he expected from the
interior, with. three ether Mexcans, was attacked
s1,i ha aaa hi- 49,, L:,l-I. ,Ii.y a nhir- MR.
| caused greaI excitement among tho Mexicans and
'he probability is we shall now have more of thei,
cooperation In putting down these robbers A bro
'her OF LaPeda has gone in pursuit of the murder
ere, at the head ola considerable party of his Eel
iow citizens. under the sanction Of Col Hamtramck
who has scnt with Thorn detachment ofTexa:
mounted men.
A band of robbers, made up, / am sorry to say
OF deserters from tho army and camp followers
have been committing the most revolving outrage.
upon the Mexicans between this and Moacova.-
| happily, however, we rejoced to Learn thei
career IS now stopped.-Ihe Mexcans, reused &c
desperation by their ourages, collected force
pursued them, killed six and took the remainde,
Ssomo twelve or fourteen) prisoners, and are, We
are told bringing them in to u.s. to DO dealt with a,
their crimes deserve
Within few days, we have had news direct
and reliable from Durango and Chihuahua Gen
Urea is at the former place, making great efforts
10 raise men and money, but with apparently iul,
success At chihuahua, the Mexican authorize.
are busily engaged in making cannon and colectine
munitions of war.-As far as we can learn, there
are about 2,OOO troops embodied in that State.
The health Of the troops continues good.-Ws
have nothing farther of interest
| Yours SC
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
d BRITISH FREE TRADE.
"NdSeit,u ridicuIus mus"

When the Tariff of 1916 was passed. we hs,r,I
great deal Of tho revolution which il was DEFINED
to produce in tho commercial policy Of Grea, Bri.
tain. The great FREQ trade report Of Secretary
walker took tho British Parliament by storm, and
the ''Union," for the time, forbors to sssail s.Br
fish Wings" on this side of the water. in deferepco
10 their namesakes in England
Secretary Walker was heralded as the chosen in.
srument in the hands Of "manifest destiny ;" under
whose teachings the nations Of tho earth should
learn the beauties of free trade Pen in hand he
was TO put to shame all small agtators, from Peter
the hermit down.
when famine and pestience foil upon Grea, Br
'a'n' ana nor children cried out for bread when
our people, with generous iberali,y, responded TO
the appeals of starving Ireland, and opened ont
their abundant stores for her relief there was heard
high above the voice Of national sympathy, q shou,
OF eXultation and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Walker re-
Jolced over British free trade-the British nor,s
were opened
The famine has ceased to Cypress the people Of
Great Britain, the laws are again in force bu,
tho Tariff of 1916, expounded by Secretary Walk
or, (amost martyr in the sacred cause. y is oper,
ing silently, yet surely, upon the British policy.
The ministry, with liberaliiy which does them
honor, have responded TO the generous advances
made by our distinguished Secretary, and. in re-
turn for low duties upon all their manufactures
have, for the especial benefit OF our agricultural in
teres's' proposed to remit the duty on foreign cop.
per ore! The magnitude Of this concession can
only be duly appreciated when it is known, that
from this source alone, Great Britain has reazed
tho Immense sum of eleven thousand pounds ster-
ling
:, Great is the triumph Of Secretary Walkor!-
Copper is free ~!
".uonimentum acre perennius''i
Success to the Tariff of 1885, Long live Sec
rotary Walker!! Huzza for British free tradorr,
Vive la humbug!!l!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
REVOLUTION IN FRANCE

The news from France is of tho most STARTLING
character, and, unfortunately the accounts thus far
received only serve to excite painful interest with
out furnishing US anything sufficiently definite for
even rational conjecture to the future.
While we shall rejoice in the establishment If
rational liberty whatever form it may assume. we
have no sympathy with anarchy and confusion, we
care not under what namo it appears.
The experiment of establishing a republican
form Of government in the heart of monarehcal
Europe, will require, we fear, more calmness. rru-
denco and preparation than the movements in Paris
have yet indicated and it is much TO be appre
hended, that the attempt will only serve again to
deluge Europe in blood, without at all advancing
the cause OF human liberty.
AT crisis like that which is at hand, it becomes
the people Of tho United States to be prudent and
crcumspect; to avoid ''entangling alliances and
national antipathies." 1t may be our manifest
destiny" to 'free the world from bondage,'' but
we must remember the caution given by man
who, in his day, had some little reputation for sa-
gacity He that passeth by, and meddleth with
strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh
dog by the ears"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

MIR. EpIroR,-lt will be seen by the public
prints that our present worthy delegates have again
announced themselves candidates for reelection.
In naming another for that office We certainly
mean no disparagomont to Mossrs. johnson and
Shelley, but merely wish TO call attention TO one
whose claims have been for some limo overlooked
We arc that there many in our ranks who
would DO faithful and efficient representatives, but
without any invidious distinction we think we
can point you to who is emnently qualified
for that distinguished station. lilo has been raised
among us from his infancy, and is well known to
all tor his undertaking and uncompromising adhe-
renee to Wing principles and whose motto has al
ways been principles not men" and who has, at
all times and under all circumstances, been the un
fnching and able defender of Wing measures
That man is Major JAMES WALKER. We deem
1t due TO Major Walker to say that this has been
written without his knowledge or consent, but we
know that the Major has too much regard for the
wishes OF the people not TO consent to be candi-
date IT requested by any respectable portion Of them
In bringing Major Walkers name before the peo-
pie of Augusta, confident that we are re-
commanding man who is unexcop,ionable to them.
and who is every way qualified to bear aloft the
Wing bannor with honor to himself and the great
cause that we have 50 long advocated He is
man whom we all know, and we want TO see him
In the Legislative Hall. We think it only neces-
sary that he should be named, and many will be
pleased with his nomination He will make us a
faithful and able representative. Let hiyi declare
himself and we viii do the COST,
MIDDLE RIVER
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

NEVER GIVE UP" so long as it is in vour
power TO avail yourself Of tina, Justly celebrated re-
medy Tor coughs, colds, and every species of lung
WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY.
Mr.. S. w. Fowle:
II you think the following certificate worth ppb-
Nsiing, 1t Is at your service:
merely certify that was afflicted with yerv
troublesome cough for about one wear. ! tried =
grea' many different remedies recommended to me
out all to no purpose finding that was not getting
any better, was induced to Try DIR. Wistar's Bal
sam of Wild Cherry and accordingly procured n
bottle OF Edward Mason, Druggist and Apothecary
IN Portland After using it according to directions.
can truly say it cured me entireIy. am now
well and able to attend to my work, and would
cheeriully recommend it to any one afflicted with
any disease Of the Lungs.
DAVID ALLEN.
Witness, GEORGE ALLEN.
fownal, Cumberland Co., Me-, Oct. l845.
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS ON the vr0n.
per- " inv '" rap
, W For sale by Wholesale and Retail bv DR.
bERkELEf and a. ID. WREN, in Stanton and bv
druggists and Dealers in Medicines generally in y,r.
H'"i" March 30, IS4S
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Mr. EplroR,-Be not surprised when tell you
that ono old and fourteen young red foxes were ia
ken from one tree, on the Dist inst, by Mai. James
Crawford and son, john it is nevertheless true
Could the famous Boon or Crockett have surpsss
ed this exPloit-What theme, when candidates
take the stump, to urge the importance Of tho fox
law and draw nice distinction between the red
and grey basis
Surely the red brethren will seek new country
with tears in their eyes.
EAR WITNESS.
Augusta Co., Va, March ~, rs.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
MAD DOGS! MAD DOGS

n obedience to an order of the Common Council
of the Corporation of Staunton rnaI;,,o :, W,
duty TO give notice to the Citizens concernoI ,os3
Dogs, which can be seen by reference to the nro
ceedngs of ;he last meeting ofsaid Council I bsrc
by notify The Citizens of the Town. that in ordcr
TO prevent the mischief from spreading, thew viii
confine Or destroy their Dogs. van
March, %, 1913. '""''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
Ertract from the Minutes Of Vailey Lodge, No.
40, l. o. o. r., Harrisonb,rs. Ya

Erfdct from The Minutes IF Vailey Lodge, No.
40, o. o. r., HarrisonL,rg, Ya.
Whereas we have received the mournSul intell
gence that john ID. HAMILTON, late DELEGATE to
the Legislature of Virginia, from the county of
Bath. and worthy member Of our I.odpe. denart
ed ms lie in the city of Richmond. on the 10th
instant where he was engaged in attendance upon
MS pubic duties and whereas il is lust and proper
'haI MS BODY, OF which he was SO beloved and
worthy member, should express their deep sense
OF 'nis severe dIsPensatlon and sincere sympathy
ior his afflicted family under this bitter bereaye
hiehl and whereas 1t is the first time since orr
organization that death has been in our midst,
ana stricken down one Of our members. most en-
deared to us by his mild and amable Department
and generous disposition, and who left us but !,
snort Time since in the flush of health and the
strehgih OF manhood, to engage in his public du
ues-lhIs atliictlon comes upon us with redoub,ed
force, and we feel in bitterness "what shadows we
are and what shadows we pursue" Therefore be
1t ~
hcsoired, That we have heard with deem repret
Oh the death or our esteemed brother JOIN ID. IA.
MILTON and that we sympathse profoundly with
MS orphan children in the loss of such a parent
ana with his county in being deprived Of the servi
ces Of SO useful citizen.
heSot0ed, That in token of respect to the NOM
DRY OF the deceased, we wear the usual BADGE of
mourning for thirty days. VI
ftcSof0ed, That the foregoing preamble and re-
solutions be published in the Harrisonburo and
S'aunt0n papers, and that copy Of tho same be
forwarded 10 the relatives of the deceased
g. A. T. LAIRD, n. G.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE

Conference adjourned on Wednesday night Of
last week at very late hour. We give below the
appointments Tor this district:
RocEiSoHM DIsTRcr-B. n. Brown. p. T..
Rockingham-W. J.. Spotlswood. O. p. Nyiro-
man East Rockingham-G. w Israel A +
Myers, Siaunton-John Bowen, J. Sprggs. s,ip.
Augusta. Nick. Kelley, NJ n. Hayyley. Lex
ington-Thos Eiildebrand, NJ l.. Pupb. Finc,s
tie. t; Phelps, J. n. Davis Saiom-S. Re
glster. Chrstiansburg. p. Rescorl. Floyd-I
Bland. New CASTLE, Montgomery. Monroe
- l.; Gilbert. Indian Creels-Dayid Wolf
Sweet Springs. w. Start I,ewisbnro Station
} II. Waugh Grecnb5ier-J. w. Hedros -.
lewisburg Circuit--T. T. Mcclure. !. Hnntcr
Coyington-y. A. Morgan J. ~ Eakin. Hun.
tersviile-J. NJ. Clark. Highland-E. G. Jamie
son. Deerfeld-G w. Deems.
Wesleyan Female Institute, f. Israel. Jr 4
gent.
WA. II. Kcim, 'Yhig, has been elected Mayor
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29
MIDDLE RIVER.

" In justice to brave Volunteer and to his
friends, we publish the following letter, written to
Mr. Eli III. Parent, by Capt. Harper. Certain re-
ports, derogatory to the character Of Mr.. John Pa
rent, had reached the ear of tho COMMANDING OF.
lcer' before MIR. Parent had been discharged from
the service IN Mexico-wh ereupon the Captain, in
justice to Mr.. Parent, and 20 his friends, thought
proper to contradict the report by writing this let
ter to the Father, clearing the son Of the CHARGES
brought against him pallcy Star.
CAMP BUENA VISTA, Oct II, lS47.
Dear Slr,-Your son John has received an no.
noraole discharge from the service Of his country
on account of i'll health, and sincerely hope that
he may be able TO reach his home in safety.
nave been satisfied tor long time that he must
die II he remained here, and now greatly rejoice
ihat the Surgeons concur with Inc in opinion and
nave recommended his discharge Two weeks
ago, thought II was impossible for him to live
many days, and so wrote TO Mr. A. S. Knnoy.-
lie has rallied somewhat, however again. and
am now IN hopes he may get back to Staunton.-
for MN to remain here, conceive would neither
be Just to himself, just to the countrv-for bc
could DO no service; while it is possible that at
home he might live several years. At least. this
is my hone ~
Your son tells me that some scandaous renorts
nave gone homo in regard to him. What thew
are precisely, | am not informed-but this much I
can say that his morals and department, so far as
am aware, have been unexceptlonable, since ho
has been under my COMMUNICATIVE rs a soldier |
have naugh. against him, and part with him with
regret Your friend and fellow citizen,
KENYON HARPER,
Capt 1t. Inf. Co. Va. Vol.
fully concur in the above statement of Captain
Harper. 'N'"
V. E. GEIGER, Cd Lit. l.. In. Co.
concur entirely with Capt Harper, and take
pleasure In bearing testimony to Johns cheerful
and ready compliance with all orders which have
been given him by his officers since he has been in
the U. 5: Service. Respectfully your friend,
WIN. ii. HARTMAN, ID It'll In %
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-03-29

Mr.. BUcHANAN's OFFERs.-Mr. SldelI. when
ne was sent 10 Mexico the year before the war
with Mexico commenced, was instructed by the
Executive to make the following offers
For the boundary Of the Rio Grande, the assump-
ton by the United States of the debt due our
citizens from Mexico, supposed to amount to a.
bout S6,000,00O.
For the balance Of New Mexico, S5,OOO.0OO
For DO do with line due West to the paoif,
50 as to give US the Bay of San Francisco. 500. >
100000 "'''
For do do. ifrun so as to give us also Calfor-
man Monterey, $4,000, 900
We should like to know ,olty the President o.
tered to pay the Mexican Government six millions
Of dollars for the boundary orthe Rio Grande. -four
title TO that boundary was already, as he has since
asserted, ndisputablo? Is it the custom Of nations
any more than of individuals, to pay for what al
ready belongs TO ihem2 Is this carrying out Jack
sons maxim, to ask for nothing that is not right
and to submit TO nothing that is wrong, in our in
torcourse with foreign nations Rich. Vhiq.
Gun Cotton is said to be blown out Of the field
by nitric mannlie-a compound Of nitric acid and
mama