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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
IOWA CAPITAL REPORTER.

THE subscribers, having purchased the above nam
ed establishment and put it in an entire new dress,
will in future conduct it jointly, Editors and Pro-
prieters, under the firm of PALMER h PAUL.
The REPORTER will, as heretofore, be mainly de-
voted to the PRONUNCIATION of sound Democratic doc
trines and the advocacy Of corresponding measures
of State and National policy. These measures
though legitimaely resulting from changing,
immutable prinCiples-we believe should still be,
they ever have been, PROGRESSIVE in their charac-
ter; having for their ultimate object the equalization
both of the benefits and burthens Of government
We can conceive no means more likely to hasten
the accomplishment of these grand objects, than
through vigorous support of the enlightened, just
and liberal, Free Trade, Hard-money and other lead
ing measures of policy advocated by the great DEM
ocratic party AS long our party shall adhere to
and enforce these, and principles and measures SIM
liar in their character and tendency, so long do we
expect to stand by it, and longer. Furthermore,
we consider ourselves pledged to the support of in
dividual members of our party-brought out in con-
formiy to its established customs, for stations of
honor proit-only SO long they truly reflect its
principles and show disposition to carry out its
measures and conform to its established usages.
The vital Importance to party, especially at the
present crisis, of straight forward, fearless and
efficient champion of its cause and exponent of its
principles at the seat of State government must,
are persuaded, be too well understood and appreci-
ated, to require any thing more than bare alluson
to it on this occasion. We are now on he eve of
State and Presidential election, in both of which
the Democracy of Iowa will, besides deciding upon
various other subjects of vast importance to
people, be called upon to stand by and support the
government in the measures which it has vigor-
ously adopted and successfully carried into execu-
ton for sustaining the honor of the country against
its enemies abroad, aided and comforted by ingori-
Gus, lily disguised and traitrous partizans at home.
We believe that we shall not be disappointed in
our expectations that the warm hearted Democracy
of Iowa will evnce their appreciation of the cOnsid
erations here presented, by their efficient aid and
support.
While the above will be the leading objects for
which we shall labor, the REPORTER will devote it
SELF with what of energy its conductors bring to
the task, to the advocacy of such measures of i'm
provement in our young and fourishng Iowa, as, in
their opinions shall promise to be most conducive to
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News and Literature-Domestica and Foreign
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receive their due share of space and attention keep
ing in view the fact, that while ssvariety is the spice
of lfe it serves, in eminent degree, to give life
and zest to popular journal.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

THE success of the Illustrated Botany is n.
longer an experiment. For although il has been in
exstance but one year, already has circulation
of about five thousand, sufficient number 10
warrant its support, which cannot be said of any
other wor. Of the kind. Indeed, it is the only
work Of this character published in this cour-
try, which promises stability and long life. We
think tho prospect Of the second year of this
Botany are very fattering. O!e reason for tn
opinion is, the fact that it is now very popular
having large circle Of friends. Another very
important reason Is, the securing Of an Editor Tor
the coming year, whose popularity as an autl or
in the various branches of Natural Science is so
extensive to leave his name familiar 10 ev,, stu.
dent in the science in this country. We ale iuI-
ly satisfied that the Botany will, under the pres.
ent Editors, bear the severest criticisms, and We
intend it shall become the standard work.
In the course of its duplication, it will contain
an Introduction to the Natural system OF Botany,
Thorough Treatise on the interesting and impor-
tant branch Of Vegetable Physiology, Notices on
Focil Botany land descriptions, both acieEtlfc and
popular, OF numerous species OF plants, the pro-
perties of which, medicinal and useful, will be
fully explained. In short it is intended to present
complete view of the latest and most i'm pcltalt
facts discoveries, i'll every department OF the
science.
The whole illustrated by splendid colo, cd en-.
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ished in the highest style OF modern art
This work is designed to be eninenlv popular
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which is stranger than fiction, about il TO render
it no ordinary degree, interesting and instruc-
tive.
We do not intend 10 confne ourselves TO the
botanic description Of each plant, but make it
| thoroughly scientific work, in all the department
of Botany. 1t y i'll also give all the information
on the cultivation Of plants and flowers. Ina
word, it will comprise the " hole science.
TERMS
aTTbs work will be published monthly. with
SIX or TEN FLOWERS, handsomely painted,
| in each number. Price, $500 year, or two
copies sent to one address for $500
ga very liberal discount allowed TO agents.
J. X. WELLMAN,
PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR,
No. 1l6 Nassau ST. Get, New York
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
TpuBLIc-No. ISL

AN ACT TO make Ship Island, in the collec-
ton district of Pearl river, a port of deiive-
nv, and to authorize the appointment of a
deputy collector for said port
Be it enacted by the senate and House of
Representatives of the United states of America
in Congress assembled, That Ship island. in the
collection district o Pearl river, in the State OF
Mississippi, is hereby made port of delivery
and tha, the President Of the United states be
authorized, with the advice and consent Of the
senate, to appoint deputy collector to reside
at said port OF ship island, who is hereby au-
'horized 10 perform the duties of collector o!
The customs, and who shall before he enters On
the duties Of his Office, take and subscribe the
oath contained in, and in the manner prescribed
BY, the seventh section of the act of the third
March, eighteen hundred and seventeen, entitled
Gan act to continue in force an act entitled IAN
act further 10 provide for the collection Of duties
on imports and tonnage" &C.. and who shall
give bond for the true and faithful discharge
of his duties, in the same manner as collectors
naval officers, and surveyors required to give
bonds under existing laws; and The compensa,
ton Of the aforesaid deputy collector shall be
the fees established by law for the services be
may perform, and no more.
Approved May 9, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

PooR, PERsEcurED GENERAL.--- That
General Taylor is much abused and per-
secuted individual, there cant be doubt
---if we are to believe the wings. For
instance, the Richmond Republican says
that though he still holds his place as
Major General Of the U. S. Army, with
salary Of $5, 900 at least, he ''has sacri-
feed his own pecuniary interest by re-
naming in the army" and that shy atten-
ton to his estates, he would have become
wealthy proprietor, but that his affairs
are embarrassed in consequence of his abb
sence from his plantations, and that re-
peated failures in his crops have straiten-
ed his means, so that he is reilly poor. "
This may all be truce indeed, when we
remember his refusal to pay the postage
on Gov. Morhead's letter, we are inclined
to believe it is: but then is it not cruel in
the "great magnanimous Wing party to
force this sspoor" man from his plantation
for four years more----especially when
Gen. Taylor,s cherished desire" is to
remain in retirement. We feel satisfied
that the people of the United States will
evince more genuine forbearanoe and kind
ness towards the man by allowing him tc
remain on his plantation" and attend to
his duties as Major General, which SO well
become him.--Erie Observer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
T PUBLIC-No. 27.1

AN ACT in addition 10 an act therein men,
toned.
Whereas, by certain act approved March
second, eighteen hundred and twenty-seven,
there was GRANTED to the State of Indiana, to
aid in constructing the Wabash and Erie canal
Ga quantity of land equal 10 one-half of five
sections wide on each side of said canal;" and
whereas, by an act approved February twenty
seventh, eighteen hundred and forty -one, there
was confirmed to said State the lands selected
under said grant foI that part Of said canal be-
tween the mouth of Tppecanoe river and Ter
re Aau'e, ard license was given to ssid State to
select other lands subject to private entry, or
such part Of said selection as was holden agains,
the State by the legal incumbrance or tile of
others; which last selections have never been
made and completed: Therefore,
Be it enacted BY the Senate ard House of
Representatives of the United States OF America
in Congress assembled, That the State Of India
ma be, and is hereby, authorized to select out of
any of the public land in said state subject to
private entity, quantity of land which, togeth-
er with the land already received and holden by
said State for the construction Of the said Wa
bash and Erie canal, will make the full amount
equal to one half of five sections in width on
each side Of said canal: Provided, nevertheless.
That no selection shall be made of any land but
such as was subject TO private entry on the first
day Of April, ammo Domini one thousand eight
hundred and forty-eisht.
Approved May 8, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
Voices from the Grave /!

MADISON, speaking of Just such efforts
as are now rife in the land, said: ssBut
this detestable effort to ALLEVIATE one por-
ton Of our country from the rest, and en-
feeble the sacred ties which now link to-
gether its various parts, can never sue
coed. The people Of America have toe
much good sense to enter into the peril
GUS and gloomy scenes into which those
advocates of disunion would lead them
They will not hearken TO the unnatural
voice which tells them that, knit together
as they are by so many cords of affection,
they can no longer live together as mem
bers of the same great family; can no long
er be mutual guardians Of their mutual
happiness; can no longer be fellow-citi-
Gems of ore great and flourishing empire.
They will shut their hearts against the
poison it contains. The kindred blood
which flows in their veins, the mingled
blood they have shed in defence of their
sacred rights, consecrate their Union, and
excite horror at the idea of their becom-
ing aliens, rivals, enemies"
JEFFERSON, on an occasion, very SINH
lar in all its leading features to this, holds
the following language: "This moment
Gus question, (the Missouri question, like
fire-bell in the night, awakened and fill
ed me with terror. l considered it at
once as the knell of the Union. It is
hushed, indeed, for the moment, but it is a
reprieve only, not final sentence. A
geographical line, coinciding with mark
ed principle, moral and political, once con-
ceIved and held up to the angry passions
Of men, will never be obliterated; and ev-
cry new irritation will mark it deeper and
deeper"
WAsHrSeros gives this dying advice 10
his countrymen: "Union, which consti-
tutes you one people, is also now dear to
you-it is justly so-it is the main pillar
IN the edifice Of real independence; the
support Of your tranquility at home; of
your peace abroad; of your safety; of your
prosperity, and Of the very liberty which
you SO dearly prize. This is the point of
your political fortress against which the
batteries Of internal and external enemies
will be most constantly and actively
Though often covertly and insiduously J
directed. Frown, therefore Indignantly
fTown upon the first dawning of any at.
tempt to ALLEVIATE one portion of our coun-
try from the rest or to enfeeble the sacred
ties which now link together its various
parts"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
peInto what state of torture YOU ar,

peInto what state Of torture you ar
occasionally thrown by the sudden and
unexpected question or remark Of child
before large company little wretch
eff your own, for instance, that will run
up to an unmarried lady, Gone who would
rather be thought a youthful sinner than
an elderly saint, and then harrow you by
crying out, before you have time to gag
it, CHOW do, let me count the
creases in your face-there's one, two,
there's three &c.; or accosting another
lady in the same explicit strain, electrifies
you by breaking out with, "Why do you
come here so often? for, do you know, my
aunt says she can't abide you; don't you
aunt?" &c.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

ueorsrED sY oscooD's HEAD OF THE SAVIOUR.
Majestic sorrow and benignant grace
Meet in the eloquent beauty Of that face;
m sad ewes haunt my heart where'er stray,
For /, too, Lord, deny thee every day!
!, too have seen thee fettered, wronged, reviled-
I, too, have turned, from thy dear love beguiled;
/. too, fcrego, for false aud ieeting dreams,
The heavenly smile that DER thy follower CLEANS:
l, too, from those appealing eyes depart,
And wildly mourn my weak and wavering heart.
Oh, thou who scest me struggle TO resign
The fire of idol worship for thy shrine,
In thy calm glory bid it waste away,
As earth-Aames fade beneath The sums pure ray
MARGARET h.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
MEDICAL DEPAAr1Gn1sT
OF the Saint Louis University.
FACILITY.

FACULTY.
M L. LINTON, NJ. D., Professor Of the Prin-
Nl ciples and Practice of Medicine.
A. Luton, M. D., Prof. Of Chemistry and Phar-
macy.
C. A. POPE, NJ. D., Professor of the Principles
and Practice of Surgery, Clinical Surgery, and Dean
of the Faculty.
NJ. NJ. PALLEN, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children.
JAMES BLAKE, M. D. Professor of Special,
General, and Surgical Anatomy.
THOS. RAYBURN, M. D., Professor of Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
r. 8. HOLMES, M. D., Professor of Physiology
and Medical Jurisprudence.
w. NJ. McPHEETERs, M. D., Professor of Clini.
cal Medicine and Pathological Anatomy.
w. D. STIRMAN, Demonstration Of Anatomy.
The regular Lectures commence annually on the
18th of October. Aggregate cost of Tickets, in
Guiding Matrisulation, $l1o, Graduation Fee, $40,
Board from $40 to $12 per month. Medical Stu
dents are admitted gratutously to the medical and
surgical practice in the City Hospital, also in the
St. Louis Hospital, during the Lecture terms.
CHAS. A. POPE, NJ. D., Deans.
Office, 1913 Locust st.
81 Touis. June "a, 1S4S-n15.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
TREsoLuTIoN-PUBLIC No. IT.

A REVOLUTION for the speedy payment o.
the three months extra pay TO the officers
non. commissioned officers musicians, and prl-
Yates, who have served in the late war with
Mexico, allowed by the act of July nineteenth
eighteen hundred and for,y-eight.
Resolved by the senate and House Of Repre-.
sertatives of the United states of America il
Congress assembled, That the three months ex.
ira pay provided by the fifth section Of the ac
approved July nineteenth. eighteen hundred are
forty -elght, 10 the officers, commissioned
officers, musicians, and privates, who have beer
in actual service in the late war with Mexico
and who have served out the time Of their en-.
gagenent, or have been honorahly discharged
and to the widows or heirs of those who have
died or have been killed in the service, shall be
paid and settled by the pay department of the
army. under such regulations as the Paymastei
General, with the approval of the secretary OF
War, shall establish.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
TREsoLUTIoN-PLBLIC No. 10. !

JOINT RESOLUTION to chande The location
of location on lake superior, in the State o,
Michigan.
Resolved by the senate and House Of Repre-.
seniatives Of the United states Of America in
Congress assembled, That the secretary of the
Treasury be, and hereby is authorized (if he
deem it expedienD TO change the sight Of the
light house authorized By the act of March
third, eighteen hundred and forty-seven. to be
constructed at Copper Harbor, Fort wilkins,
lake superior, in the state Of Michigan. to a
more suitable place on said lake. PROV ded, such
change shall not increase the cost of constsuc-
ton so as TO exceed the appropriation made for
such purpose by said act.
Approved July 10, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
Leonard, Scot - cos
LIST OF
FOREIGN PERIODICALS.
The London Quarterly Reriew,
The Edinburg Reuieu,
The Foreign Quarterly Rerieu,
The Westminster Reriew, and
Blackroods Edinbwg .Mqgaeine.

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 origl.
nals-BLAcKwoop'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.
TERMS.
PAYMENT To BE MADE IN ADVANCE.
For any one Of the four Reviews, So 90
For any two, do . 90
For any three, do ! %
For all four Of TIE Reviews, 500
For Blackwood's MAGAZINE, 3 90
For Blackwood and the 4 Reviews, 10 Nv
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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 me
receipt by mail, Post paid; or the money may pe
enclosed in letter, Post paid, directed to TIE
publishers.
HAll communications should be addressed
(post pai9.)
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Publishers.
l year, l12 Fulton ST.. n. L.
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The WAR IL A CRIME, AND ALL WHO
HAVE PARTAKEN IN ITS wELL-FoUGH7
FIELDS HAvEAIDEDI IN ITS PENETRATION
Wing legislature Of Massachusetts,, l847
We do not wonder that soldiers desert
THIS WAR is WORSE THAN THEY.
ING. We HOPE THE MExIcANs Will
CONQUER. if it takes them twenty years
New Haven Palladium.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

Isl. 0. O. F. District Grand Com.
mlttee Of Oneida District, State Of New
York, at its regular quarterly session a,
Rome, held 9Th instant, unanimously re.
solved not to submit to the decision Of the
Grand Lodge of the United States in the
New York case, because said decision
constitutes the Grand Sire the Autocra,
of the Order.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
TERMS.

The REPORTER will be issued regularly ever!
Wednesday morning, in time for the mails, at tn,
following rates: If paid in advance within on,
month after the receipt of the first number, Tw,
Dollars; within six months from the commence
ment of the term of subscription, Two Dollars ant
fifty cents; payment is delayed until after the
piration of the year Three Dollars will invariabl,
be demanded. No paper discontinued until all ar
rearages are paid, unless at the option Of the pub
fishers.
Iowa City. March, 1913. PALMER & PAIL
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

The following is from the Herald's re-
port Of Mike Walsh's speech at the recent
great democratic meeting in New York
city
sin regard to the barnburners, Mr..
Walsh said he was taking glass Of bran
dy and water with "John, Van Buren,,
some time since, and he said to him, "John,
you are not so foolish as to think that the
people will believe you care fig for free
soilP' "Mike," said he, ''there are more
fools in New York than you think, or than
is generally supposed
In vino veritas, which being interpret
ed signifies that the consumption of BRAN
dy and water tends to the dissemination Of
truth Middlesex Freeman.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

Col. Thomas H. BENTON JR.-This
gentleman, the Superintendent of Public
instruction, was in our town few DAYS
since, on business connected with his Off.
clal duties. Mr.. Benton is the right kind
Of man for the office he holds. He j,
capable, honest, industrious, modest and
devoted to the noble cause of education.-
Iowa Sentinel.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

"A Mississippi merchant named CHM
advertlses that he wishes it distinctly I'M
derstood by those who hold paper with
his name saddled upon it as an endorser
that he bluffs the whole arrangement
Those who hold claims against him upon
that footing, can turn the screws and grind
on; and if they get the money before CHM
does, they can sing out.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

E@"The SrARs" which Daniel Webs
ter saw one day, just after dinner, Sin
the dark and troubled night of Whiggery,
have again appeared in Henry Clay's late
Hartford Times.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25
TREsoLuTIoN-PURLIc No. IS I

JOINT REVOLUTION of thanks to the off
GERS, sailors, and marines: of the United states
navy.
Resolved by the senate and House of repre-.
senatives of the United states Of America in
Cong. ess assembled, That the thanks of Con-
gress are due, and are hereby rendered, to the
officers, sailors, and marines of the navy of the
United states, for the zeal and ability with which
their duty during the late war with Mexico, and
especially their efficient cooperation with the
army of the United states in the capture Of We
"a Cruz and the castle of san Juan de Ulloa, was
performed.
Resolved, That the President Of the United
states be requested to cause the foregoing reso-
luton to be communicated TO the officers, sail
ors, and marines Of the naxy of the United
states, in such terms as he may deem best calcu-
lated to give effect to the object thereof.
Approved August 7, l84S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

= An old gentleman thinks "Taylor
can't be much like Washington, for Wash
ington resigned his office at the close of
the war, whereas Taylor hangs on to his
commission and is elec'ioneering for pro-
notion"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

P'Kitty, where's the frying pan?'
'Johnny's got it, carting mud and clam
shells up the alley, with the cat for a
horse The dear little fellow, what a
genius he'll make, but 60 and get it, we're
going to have company and must fry some
fish for dinner.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

:IAmongthe nominees for congress in
pennsylvania there are seven gentlemen
who are, or have been, editors. Printers
and editors are the smartest fellows in all
creation.-Boston Post.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-10-25

ID If man feels very much like get
ting married, yet he imagines he ought
not, the best remedy is to help one of his
neighbors to move a houseful of furniture
or borrow about nine Of his children, for
three days, and hear them cry. If that
fails, build up fire of damp wood, and
when the smoke in the room is the thick
est hire woman to fret and scold for abou,
two hours. Ii he can stand all these
things. he had better get married the next
day, give his wife the pants, and be 81.
lent partner in the great firm of matrimo-
ny. The remedy is severe, but as every
man is liable to these things, after he
yokes himself up, it would be no harm to
try it beore.