Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-10-17

Herald:
The Freach Minister much surprised when
he heard that he would no longer be recognized as
the representative OF that government; and he has
since declared to private friends, that he had not
the most remote idea of intending to insult this gov
eminent; that what he did was demanded by his own
government, and that ii he had been conversed with
in proper manner by the Secretary of State, he
would have satisfied him of these truths. He also
remarked that he came to this country poor, bare
foot boy; that he is republican in heart. anu
been in practice, during his life; that he has pro-
perty in this country. and that he would rather have
had his right arm cut off than do aught. Intentional
y, to interrupt the friendly feelings which should
ever exist between this country and France. And
these things, have been informed credibly, were
said with earnestness even TO tears. NJ. Poussin
win probably leave the city for New York on Mon
day, and depart thence for France early in October
PALPABLE HIT.-The London Times and
Globe in some recent articles on the troubles in the
British American Colonies, undertook to speak very
contemptuously Of those territories. This has pro-
voked the following retort from the Halifax Colo
nlsts. We think the Colonists hit them -
The London Times has let the cat out of the bag
Not hat we supposed the old lady had any wish to
keep this particular black cat in the bag. Far from
this. She has too magnificent a sense of her own
consequences too much pulled up by the silly adj
ulation OF those who pleased to style her the
Thunderer-(save the mark-Blunderer, would be
more appropriate name)-to straw about the
concerns of insignificant spot of earth only six
times the size of the British Island The dist,lrban
ces in Canada according to the Times and the min
isterial Globe, a mere tempest in teapot.
There is certain piece Of water called the harbar
of Boston,'' which once served the purpose of
ea-pot, and brewe! little tempest. the effects Of
which felt all over Europe at the present hour'
THE BEGINNING, BUT NOT THE END The
towboats Anglo-Saxon and Ocean have been charter
ed by the Government, the price of S5ooo eachto
carry United States troops from New Orleans to
Tampa Bay. In addition to the $4,000, each of the
boats is entitled to Is days. dena1rrage. at the rate
Of 300 per diem. The delsy hasNeen owing to the
miscarriage Of the dispatches ordering the troops
from Jefferson Barracks to F1orida.
such is the beginning of the cost Of this Florida
war, which the Repubc.'' Gen. Taylor's organ,
said was carried on by less than 100 savages What
the end will be. be told when the people have to
foot the bill.
GEoRGIA.-The wing papers south, speak in the
most doleful terms of their prospects in this gallant
southern state. Taylorism is on its last legs In
Georgia, and the democrats are pushing on to most
glorious victory.
~ The Times Of this city thus speaks of the
miserable manner in which the mails
aged:
We are opposed to croaking about mail failures
on every occasions but the regular iiregularity of
The Eastern mail has become settled policy appa-
rently, and we therefore, in common with others,
protest against the bad management for TO nothing
else at this season Of the year. can the shameful
failures be attributed. Reform! Reform Reform!''
Gin. Enquirer.
DR. WIN. SPEAKS, U. S. Consul, died at Venice
on the l9th August.
TWENTY DOLLAR Cot NTERFEITS.--The Gin
ciDnai Chronicle of the 21th, says ss1he plate OF
q On cCD IN the t,te Bank of Indiana. of
which City Marshal has been some time engag-
ed in an anxious pursuit. came into his possession
on Tuesday night an Enormously contrived and
well executed scheme which he had laid for its re-
covery, having proved most successful. We saw
the plate yesterdays the State House is represented
as viSnette, the engraving generally being IN every
respect equal to any genalne Till.
JAPAN.-It is rumored that private expedition
to Japan is IN contemplation. The scheme Is on
ru te an extensive scale and is not confined to this
country A large sum of rnocey has been spbscrlb-
ed. and the leaders intend raise ten thousand men.
We give the rumor for what it is worth-hut we
confess that it has very buble-like appearance.
w. letter from Fulton Ark, dated, August 22d,
the loss tn planters by the late flood on
the Red River, at 81 100000. II adds that the plant
ers, nevertheless, will be able to bear their loss.
THE cultivation of the Tea Plant, which was un-
in 1913, has so far proved highly successful.
E5sA late English paper says: s!It is remarka-
bile and scientific fact that aithe later improvements
in cotton machinery haze come from the Uni
ted States.
GOLD MINE IN INDIANA.-Mr. Grigg. of Nor
gan county, 1t is stated, has discovered gold
mine on his land.
SPAIN is indebted to great Britain in the sum of
$i5, 100000.
A QUONDARY.-A baker wi tn both arms in the
dough up to his elbows, and flea in the leg of his
.rOwsenS.
western editor, in reply to contemporary who
called him ssereen." says. "A green article may
be ripened, but half fried doughnut is for ever
spoiled"
Nz.An exchsnge speaks Of lady who entered
her carriage with much powder on her face, that
shew blew up the driver.
DEsERvING.-aDo you know our Brownp''
.Yes, my dear.o els he not deserving man?''
eyes, he deserves fogging, and if ever he gallants
you home again will give it to him?'
Exit wife, in fright,
E7-A new patent stove, for the CONVENIENCE of
travellers, has just been invented. II is placed dun
Ter the feet, and mustard plaster upon the head
iraws the heat through the whole system.
Gs-A ship going ever Charleston bar, with me-
,ro pilot on hoard. the captain asked him, "what |
water is the ship in?''
tsSaIt water. massa." -
uI know that. you black rascal, but how much |
water is there?'' said the captain.
uEh, massa," says Sanbo, .syou link me bring |
in-pot for measure um9"
MORAL BOOTS.--An aGyeItisenen Mt III one of the |
morning papers, says: i
ssWanted--a female who has knowledge Of
tting boots OF coed moral character.
gz..sJaek whore did ypu buy those hsh!'' 81
idn't buy'em.'' swell, were did 3ou get them?''
Il hooked en-"