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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
Personal Character of James X.
Polk.
The New York Tribune, in noticing th

The New York Tribune, in noticing the
death of Ex- President Polk, has the fol-
lowing notice of his personal character /:
"MR. Polk had no children-was un-
ostentatious, quiet, domestic and religious
not fond Of show, dancing, dissipation
and late hours. Mr.. Polk was amember
of the Presbyterian Church. 1t is great
y to his credit that he has the reputation
of being no duellist, no gambler, but a
steady opponent to speculation. He was
fourteen years in Congress, and two or
three Of these years Speaker, having been
chosen in December, 1886, and in Sep
TENDER, 1887. No more thorough going
party man could be found than Polk-he
was very Industrious, and while on the
floor Of Congress was reported never to
have missed a vote of thanks at the close
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
The Kentucky Forger in Texas

1t is related Of that unfortunate man,
Marvin Brown-who was once /. member
of the Kentucky Legislature, but was
confined in the penitentiary for forgery
that when he first settled in Texas, the
inhabitants were determined to drive him
out Of Austin's settlement of San Felipe,
because he had been convict. Austin
himself had forbidden such persons to
settle on his ground, and the colonial law
passed by him, was most strict, prohibiting
an asylum for refugees, and all persons
rendered infamous by felonies of whatever
description they might be; a law which
the father of Texas always enforced with
the utmost rigor. Hence as soon as the
settlers informed the General Of this new
case, he Immediately sent an order of
warning to Brown TO decamp within three
days, on pain Of summary punishment.
The messenger was William s.,
Austin's private secretary, young man
of cultivated intellect, noble neart, gene
rous to fault. He arrived at the Green
Heart Grove, the residence of Brown and
his family, one summers noon, and found
the family circle formed around their fru-
gal table. 1t was their dinner hour.
S-forthwith delivered Austin's writ
ten order, which Brown glanced over and
then said mournfully-
"Tell Gen. Austin that l shall never
move from this spot till move into my
grave. 1t is true l committed great
crime in my native State; Blu. also suf-
fered the severe penalty of the offended
law; and then, with my dear wife and
children, who will still love me, stole
away from the eyes Of society, which |
wish no longer to serve or injure, to live
in quiet or die in peace. | am ready and
willing to die; but on my falnily's account
l cannot and will not leave this spot"
His wife and daughters implored him
to change his resolution. They avowed
their willingness again to undergo the
tolls and privations of emigration, and
if necessary, TO prepare new home in
the wilderness. But prayers and entrea-
ties were alike in vain. To every argu-
ment Martin Brown gavet the same answer,
in calm, sad voice
u chose my place OF burial the Hrst
day l set eyes on my little grave, and
shall not change my mind now"
S-returned, deeply touched with
the scene he had witnessed, related TO
Gen. Austin the singular state Of facts
and interceded urgently for relaxation Of
the law which rested on the discretion of
the colonial chief.
|
"You have suffered yourselfto besmit-
ten by the charms OF the beautiful Emma -
said Austin, with smile.
.ried,o look indignant. which effort
merely resulted in burning blush.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

T5While His Honor was attending 10
the cases in the Mayors Office this
morning, drunken man was brought III
by market-master Jones, and put down in
the cells to shake Of his drunk enness.--
He was dirty and without sufficient
clothing, his face bloa,ed and disfigured
with bruises. In him was recognized
merchant whose word few wears ago
passed current in bank, whose reputation
as an honorable and upright man was never
questioned; but the habit Of tippIing has
reduced him to level with the loafer in
the streets-Nonpareil.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
1.-The following paragraph appeare

1.-THE following paragraph appeared
in the Republican of Monday:
''Rev. Thomas Sewall, of the Baltimore
Annual Conference, has been appointed
Consul for Cuba. Mr.. S. goes to Cuba
for the establishment of his health"
If he has been appointed Consul at SO
important a place, it should be "for" the
discharge of prepriety of sending a cler-
gyman to political post requiring great
knowledge of international law, CONNER
mercial affairs, sc. There is a point in
the matter which calls for explanation
Gen. Taylor did scy most unequiroca;!y
after his inauguration, that the present able
Consul should not be remored. Now, what
has produced the vacillation or backing
out? 1t is said that the Spanish govern
ment has demanded the recall OF Gen
Campbell, because in his devotion to his
own countryh he has been compelled to Of
fend the wishes of the Governor General.
When similar demand was made Of John
Bull concerning his Cuban Consul (Mr.
Crawford), the answer was in the right
spirit-snd Spain thereafter 'opened not
her mouth" lsit possible that Taylor has
humbled this country by showing less de-
termination TO sustain our public honor
and officers abroad? Has he resolved that
European monarchs shall dictate to the
United States what appointments to make
appointments to subserve not our inter
ests, but those of the foreign Powers to
which the consuls are sent? Will his
organs answerp -> .-..
1t is to be hoped that at the next ses-
sion Of Congress. General Taylor will be
allowed to state what communications he
has received from Spain, and how he has
met Spanish insolence.-St. Louis Union.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

Illness Of Gor. Critfenden:-The Louis
vile Courier Of the 18Th says: Some pain
full reports concerning the ILLNESS Of Gov
Cri'tenden were in circulation here Satur-
day evening and yesterday. We uder-
stand that he had very severe attack Of
cholera morbus, but we are 1ejoiced 70
learn that although his situation at one
time was extremely critical, yet when
the stage left Frankfort at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, he was considered
out of danger.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

The Babel-builders wrought.
None more than he,
Exulted, as the usurping tower aspired
In height, and arrogance. 1t mattered not,
Though Nature nurmured of her Makers ire,
While now and then, menacing thunders broke
From the dark bosom of some watchful cloud,
For with unchecked ambition they went up,
Up, toward the skies, determined thence to wiring
Imperishable fame. And ever first,
And boldest, on the topmost cope he stood,
With head advanced, as if he fam would peer
Into Heavens guarded gate listening to catch
The watch-word Of Its starry sentinels.
God look'd from Heaven, upon mans puny pride,
And troubled it. Then fell the Babe lcurse-
Cla,nor, niisapprehension, and revolt
Discord and mockery;--all the ends of speech
Made frustrate-every settled plan unhinged-
All union lost. Neighbor from neighbor fed,
And friend from friend, by pomp of empty words,
A surging ocean of tumultuous sound,
Bewildered and amazed.
Crcst-fallen, and sad,
Home went the Babel-builder, and knelt down
Beside his wife, resting his covered face
Upon her shoulder. To that tender heart,
The faithful refuge of his eqery care,
Trusttul he chung. But now, to his complaint
She lent no fond attention, nor as wont
Pressed her cool hand upon his trobbing brow,
Taking his sorrows to her inmcst soul,
No answering chord vibra,ed to his tones
OF pain, or love, Reproachfully he rose,
And backward drew-as though serpent's fang
Transfxed his breast. Had nature changed her
course?
That selEshness should chill the living tide
or woman's sympathy-and turn the heart
To stone-so long his own?
The couch he sought
Where their sick daughter pinned, and fain had
pressed
In deep abandonment her fevered cheek,
Bur strange torrent of unmeaning sound
Burst from her lips, eagerly she claimed
What none might comprehend. ImploEing eye,
Ard tossing form. and weak, emaciated hand,
Strove to interpret her desire in vain.
Till vexed and wearied with bootless toll,
She hid her face amid the pillowing down,
And wept tespaising tears.
His only son,
A beautiful and hayward youth, rushed by,
Linked with lawless band. The fathers voice
High raised in anger of authority,
Babe him return. But unregarded fell
The agonized command-and with the laugh
OF one who hears not, heeds not, on he went,
In wild rebellion.
The last. bitter s.reg
Rocked in the proud mans cup. Fierceiy he strobe
From his own home, and with maddened plunge
Breasted the fun swollen Tigris, toward land
OF strangers, and to Shnar's hated plains
Beaccned with Memory's wrecks, returned no more
Thus Jared It with the Babel-men of old;
And in our own unresting, breathless age,
Are there no boastfal builders-who intent
On dizzy aspiration, forfeit both
Earth's peace and Heavens approval?
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
.4no,her female Victim. The Penns

.fnother female Victim.-The Pennsy'-
ranian says that SARAH. E. SurRET, Post
mistress at Howard, Centre county, Pa,
has been removed, and Wing appointed
in her place. We presume the cause OF
her removal was, that she took an active
part in politics, and was Drawing Lo-
cofoco! -...-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
w. PENN. CLARK,

A rroRNEY at Law, and solicitor IN chancery'
n Iowa City, Iowa, viii attend 10 an pushes Gu,
.,.d n his care in the U. S. District Court, and
tho sprsme and District Courts of the State of To-
Wa: and also act as LAND AGENT. OFFICE, No,
70 Iowa Avenue, over the Store lately occupied by
NJ. Murray.
A,ril II. lSiS,-ly
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
Distinguished Authorities.

The Washington Union, which is per-
feet Paixhan gun, in throwing heavy
charges into the Wing column, presents
the following distinguished authorities, i'll
support of the investigation by The Senate
of all unworthy nominees:
The present Secretary Of State, Mr..
CLAYTON, said on the floor of Congress:
Il consider the Senate as possessing
certain executive powers, to be exercised
in cooperation with the President, when
they approve Of the administration Of this
coordinate powers, or in. opposition to,
and as salutary check upon him, when
he has abused such powers, and that as
officers Of certain grade cannot he APP
pointed without their advice and consent,
so, if those officers be removed to reward
partisans, or for any other par,isans, or
for any other unjustifiable purpose, the
Senate can reject nominations to supply
the vacancies thus occasioned, and thus
either compel the President to reinstate
those removed, or leave vacancies which
he cannot supply after the expiration of
their session.
But the first WAsHrseroN himself once
said in message accompanying nomi-
nation:
"GENrLEMEN OF THE SENATE: NY
nomination Of Benjamin Fishbourn for the
place of naval officer of the port of Savan-
nah not having met with your concurrence,
now nominate Lachlan Mcintosh for
that office. Whatever may have been the
reasons which induced your dissent, |
am persuaded they were such as you
deemed sufficient. Permit me to submit
to your consideration whether, on occa-
sions where the propriety of nominations
appear questionable to you, it would not
be expedient to communicate that circum-
stance to me, and thereby orai yourselves of
the in formation uhich led me 10 make them,
and which l ,rould Nth pleasure lay before
you."
The distinguished appellation Of the
second Washington was given to President
TAYLOR by his supporters and admirers,
and certainly he can have no objection to
the investigation the country demands at
the hands of the Senate.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

We often hear Of Irish gallantry but
Africans equal to Ireland. A negro
driver of coach in Texas stopping to
get some wafer for The young ladies nthe
carriage, being asked what he stopped for,
replied, 81 am watering my flowers" A
more delicate compliment could not have
been paid.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

A Chinese widow being found tanning
The tomb of her deceased husband, and
being asked the cause Of so singular a
mode of showing her grief, accounted for
it by saying, that he had made her prom
Use not to marry again while the morter
of the tomb remained damp, and that as it
dried but very slowly, she saw no great
harm in aiding the operation.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

IMEpARy, in his TRADE against us
for what had no reference to his Ne"
Constitution" and much that did not refer
to himself, tells us to take either horn OF
the dilemma" We don't see any horn 10
take; but we do see an enormous pair OF
.-Noppayeil.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
GILMAN FOLSOM,

A TToRNEY at Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will prac-
n tice in Johnson and the adjoining counties, IN
the Supreme Court OF Iowa, and In the Dis'riet
Court of the United States.
March, lSiS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

1.-THE Hungarians residing in New
York have resolved to petition the U. S.
Government to consider the propriety Of
sending an Ambassador to the new Hun
garian Government, and of concluding a
commercial treaty with the same.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
NOTICE.

81 shall be absent from tins place for sone
n time, would inform the public that my son
THEODORE SANxAy, will attend to my business and
Interests here during my absence, as my authorized
Agent.
FREDERICK SANXAY.
Iowa City, April IL, Is4s. :t-3
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

AcauITTAL OF CRAFTs.-Boston, June
., ls49. Crafts, who was tried on the
charge Of attempting to defraud Insurance
Companies, by conspiring with others TO
destroy the ship Franklin, has been ac-
Quilted. The jury were out hours.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
=. p. PALMER,

ATTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, VIII prac-
a tice in the District and supreme Courts OF
'o"'' RI RIoofrIELD, DAVIS CO. IOWA.
May 2sth, iS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

FThe Montreal Courier gives the
particulars of the execution OF SARAH
THOMAS, at Bristol, on the lst instant, for
the murder of Miss JErrRIEs. 1t SAYS.
The final scene was of a most revolving
character. The prisoner, instead Of be-
ing resigned to her fate, contested it with
the officers, and literally had to be carried
to the gallows and executed amid screams
for life, which did not cease until the fatal
bolt was drawn.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
s. A. BISSELL,

A TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law, Upton, &C.
"A dar county, Iowa.
March, ls4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
p. H. PATTERSON,

A TToRNEY and Counselor at Law, Iowa City
= Iowa, will practice in the various Courts of
this State.
March, lSaS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

OLD ZAck.-Was there ever such an.
other as Old lack? - Toledo Blade.
No, never Two such men would be
too much for Union Of only 30 States.
Lying would become trade were there
two such men to give instruction. 1t
would never do to have two such ''loath
ers and ha'ers of prescription"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

Lord Chatham's idea Of what a battle
should be is descriptive ofagood editorial
1t is short, sharp, and decisive.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
WIN. e. LEFFINWEl.L,

A TTORNEY and Counsellor az Law, Blooming
"A ton, Iowa, viii practice in the supreme and Dis
tTict Courts of this State.
March, 1SsS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
L. b. PATTERSON,

K TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law. Iowa City.
"A Iowa, will attend t. all business entrusted to
him in the line of his profession.
March, lS4s.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

IBe1amin Merritt, one of the De-
tenders Of Stonington, in the last war, has
been removed from the humble post of
keeper OF the Lighthouse on Captains
Island
The New Haven Register has the
temeriiy to characterize this as political
prescription! 1t forgets that Gen. Tay-
Tor, hates, nay '.loathes, prescription, !"
and follows the examples Of TIE 'earlier
Presidents.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
CHARLES A. ROBBINS,

WATCH-MAKER, Engraver and Jeweljer, Ioy i.
w CITY, at the sign of the :.Big Watch,' corn
OF Clinton and College Streets.
OFFER their professional services to the citizens
VofIowa City and vicinity, and will attend prompt
y to all calls. They are always to be found az
their office, day and night, unless absent on pro.
tessional business. OFFICE on Clinton street, a
few -oors north of Cover Hollis Store.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

Valuable .4duice. The editor of the
Racine .4drocote winds up a long article
TO the ladies with a word to tie "lords:'
"a word to married men. Remember
10 be polite to your oun aires, for if you
are not, Others uW IT,"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
lob PRINTING.

TIVE Reporter Office having been thoroughly rem.
ovated the proprietors are prepared to execute
wrTw M!BATMass AMD IsPATois'
PLAIN AND FANCY
gsssser @rsss 8rintins,
Such as
-, HoRsE-BILLs,
,rrs LABELS,
ns BALL TICKETS,
Sin .s p,r,s JUSTICES BLANKS,
BLANK Co. ORDERS, BLANK pEEns,
CLERKS, BLANKS, OF MohI1AS6 "
ALL KINDS,
r,.All orders by mail accompanied oy the CASH.
v;ll receive prompt attention.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
MORGAN RENO,

TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa City,
a Iowa, will practice in the Courts of this State,
and at.ead promptly to all business eatrusted.o him.
March, iS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

No TIME TO SwAP.-A man who was
crossing river and was thrown out of
boat together with a small pony and a
large black horse; the man caught hold of
the pony's tail, and it was great scuffle
with the pony to swim with him; IMAM on
shore followed, "Ca,ch hold Of the tail Of
the large black horse!' s.By the Lord,
there is no time to swap horses" said
the man in the water.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

"My DEAR" said an affectionate spouse
to her husband" ami not your only treas
ure?'
ooh, yes," was the cool reply; "and
/ would willingly lay it-up in heaven
VIVA. an "insinuating" wretch!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
The Rich And The Poor.

Society apperrs to be a sort of see-saw,
with difference. The higher one por-
ton goes up, the lower sinks the other;
and there the comparison stops. III the
see-saw, the parties soon change places
mot SO in society. The uppermost gen.
orally keeps up, and rises still higher;
the one who has sunk falls into lower
depth of poverty. 1t is easy to imagine
that the same cause which give luxuries
to few, sink the many to want; and it is
certain that wherever there is seen the
greatest display of wealth, there, close by
its side, may be found the most appalling
misery. Go into country town where
no man has more than an ordinary COM
petence, and you will look in vain for dis
tress. Come here, where few live in
magnifcence, and hundreds are destitute.
Go to England where men are spending
revenues of millions, and yet you find mil
lions in distress and starvation. Let us
try, then, as productive of the greatest
good, to keep the balance even. Let no
one revel in splendor, that hundred as
good as he may starve, and ifcapilal will
accumulate, (as in some hands it must
by the present laws Of trade let that cap
ital be kept as active circulate as rapidly,
and give employment to as many as pos
sible.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

TJuhn NJ. Clayton, the great head of
Taylor's cabinet, once declared, in the
Senate
'.,ihe President can never properly re-
move an officer before the expiration Of
his term, but for cause connected only
with The public interests"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11
cEORGE 8, HAMPTON,

4 TroRNEY and Counsellor at Law. Iowa City,
a Iowa. will practice in the various Courts III
this State.
March, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

LocusT YEAR.-A short tine ago the
Western Star made statement to the eff
feet that the seventeen year locust might
be looked for this year, in portions of
Eastern Ohio and western PENNSYLVANIA
and Virginia. wi e-e they appeared in the
year 1892; seventeen years ago, and sew
enteen years before that time in 1885,
The star gave this as the opinion Of per-
sons who had studied the history OF the
insect.
Already the suggestion is being verifi-
The PittsburgGazette of the 4th inst. states
that the insects have appeared in tina.
vicinity in vast numbers. The ground,
it says, in woods, orchards and gardens,
is perforated with countless holes, from
which they have emerged to the light of
day, and the trees, fences, Sc. are cover
ed with skins which they have she'd
BY examining the trees, they are found in
immense numbers, about half grown and
very active.
The usual destruction of Vegetables,
sometimes immense on the appearance of
these insects, is Of course looked for now.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-07-11

Curious Anograms.-It is not little
singular, that the letters which spell debt
are the initial. of the sentence Dun Every
Body Twice; and the letters which spell
the word credit are the initials of the
sentence, Call Regularly Every Day I'll
Trust, About as neat a use Of initials in
the expression of an idea, as we have ever
seen, is in the following couplet, written
on the alleged intended marriage of the
old Duke Of Wellington with Angelina
Burdett Coutts, the rich heires:
The Duke must in his Second childhood be,
Since in his dodfing dge he fu,ns to A 3 C..