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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
Minnesota

The Legislature of this Territory
we learn, will comprise among its
members several half breeds, /. e.
persons of mixed Indian and Amer
can or French blood.
A Mr.. Sturges, formerly of John
son county, in this State, has been
honored by an election to both the
Senate and House of Represents
tives.
The Territory has been divided
into three judicial districts, the coun'
try west of the Mississippi comPo'
sing one district. The place desls'
mated for holding the court is saldto
be six miles distant from the resi-
dence of either white man or Indian
and it is matter of some douO'
whether the white population OF dis
trict is suffi cient to form a ury.-
The Judges are likely to have an
easy time of it in Minnesota.-lov'
State Gazette.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
gro YOUR TENTS, O ISRAEIm

UNITED STATES AID MEXIco.-Senor de Ia Rosa
Mexican minister, complains to our government Of
outrages committed in Mexico, principally in Chi.
huahua, BY armed Americans emigrating to Califor.
MIA, and announces that the Mexican government
have given orders to arm the people of her settle
ments. He asks that the United States prevent these
outrages and remove the danger of collision. In re.
Ply our secretary Of writes to the secretary Of
state that the u. s. government cannot interfere in
the matter. 1t has encouraged and must still en-.
courage an armed emigration to the Pacific, and il
the cmigrants 60 across the Mexican fronties to dc
mischief, Mexico must treat them like any othe,
criminals that she catches; the must abide the con-
sequences OF their rashncss and violence. Mr.
Crawford suggests finally that if Mexico objects to
armed parties crossing her territory she should give
due notice to that effect.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
III. P.c,ac RAILROAD Conven,ion

A National convention for the purpose Of taking
into consideration the preparatory steps towards
connecting the Pacific with the Mississpp through
railroad and magnetic telegraph communication,
has been called at st. Louis, on the 18th Of next
month. The people OF St. Louis take the initiative
in this sntDsement, and their committee, in their
circulars Of invitation, tender the Inequalities Of
the city.
The projectors Of this movement evidently have
St. Louis in view the Mississppi terminus Of the
road while the people of this State look to its loca
ton through Iowa. The States further to the South
unyoubtedy design making an effort for still more
southerfy route. II, therefore, as is natural to
suppose, sectional fe elings likely to interfere
in the very projection OF work so important to
all in national, and to each in commercial point
ofyiew, the sooner they judiciously obviated
combined the better II win be for all parties. This
we think be done to the interest Of all parties,
upon the proposed St. Louis terminus. That route
will draw together combination Of strength which
no other could command. While to the average
population of Iowa, il is but little more than one
days journey distant, we have but little doubt OF
the construction, before the main chain is compet-
ed, of both northern and southern branch. The
northern branch, passing through Iowa, must
eventually come to be the main thoroughfare at the
eastern end Of the road, connecting as it would, by
the shortest route with the lakes and the present
great chains of communication to principal At
laptic cities.
Whatever may be thought of this position, we
cannot but look with deep anxiety for the success
or The s.. Louis ement, as the one most likely
to succeed, in the present state of affairs. We
should of course prefer more northerly route for
the main line work, if sufficient strength could be
got 70 carry il through Congress. Sectional divi-
sions the first start, only serve to produce
delay; and delay to say nothing Of danger to our
Pacific possessions) will not enhance the strength
Of the extreme northerly route. We therefore
hope that measures win be taken to have Ioa well
represented in the St. Louis convention, in arder
that its deliberations may result the best attai.-
able advantage to.ou citizens.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

"A friend in whose jud cement We
have confidence, has directed orr
attention to an interesting letter from
Panama, written by A. C. Bradford
Esq, to Major Jones, and published
in a late number of the Delaware
Republican. 1t abounds with clever
sketches of the sights and scenes on
the route from New York to Panama
The following brief outline de serves
perusal.
ss'The character of the officials in
the city Of Havana, and it may be Of
those over the whole island is that of
extortion, which is practiced in every
way to fill the pockets of the Spanish
Governor and his subordinates. The
government itself is very unlike the
American, for the tria! BY jury, 1 IS Sn-
q man may buy robe of Justice ~
cover the foulest sin in the decaloous
Every thing about the city has
strange and beautiful appearance.-
When | say everything l mean in TO-
ference to the architecture and orna.
ments, as beautiful, and the customs
of the people and various objects as
very strange. The houses are high.
with court yards in the centre, and
you 60 through the stable to get into
the house. The streets are narrow
with side walks often but two feet in
width. The carriage most in use Is
the Volante, which can be made in
Delaware, if you have any curiosity
to do so, by fastening the axletree Of
a gig as far back as possible on the
shafts, so that all the weight will fall
on the horses back, and then noun.
ting the driver on the animal with
whip and spurs. Some of those VOL
antes are very handsome, and the
negro drivers are dressed in mea-
sure to correspond. They can be
hired for a dollar an hour. OF course
English is as familiar to the natives
as Choctaw; and he who can COM
mand no Spanish has very little
chance with drivers or merchants.
They will shave you in spite of the
proverbial tact and cunning of the
northern Yankees. There is very
strong contrast in the climate Of
Delaware and Cuba. While in the
first every thing is freezing in Feb
ruary, in the last, vegetation is in full
bloom, and a ride into the interior
was most delightful. Both sides of
the public road for some distance
from the city are lined with shade
trees, and adorned with various kinds
of flowers. As far as the eye can
see, the island has the appearance of
cultivated ground, a very garden
spot, where orange and lemon groves
scent the air, and the tall and lin
bless cocoa, lifts itself as an object
of Admiration for American visiters.
Towards sunset, stood upon gras-
sy cminence a mile or two from the
city, and 7 thought l never beheld
more beautiful sight. If the world
were stri pit Of its cares, and hope
could realize its longings, certainly
a | tie poetry, romance, and bright
dreams of the sunny south, could be
here found. Stretch over this coun-
try the civil dominion of the United
States, and | should be content to
pass my days in its genial cline, but
otherwise let me remain in the land
of my birth. With American enter
prise Cuba would indeed be the
garden of the world; but under its
present rulers its enterprise and In
dustry are made subservient to the
worst monopoly, and its natural
treasures are comparatively I'M
known.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

CUBA-The Vicksburg Sentinel says, that in 1851
British expedition of $1,000 men and several ships
of war subdued the Moro Castle and made conques s.
of the Island Of Cuba which was subsequently re.
leased back by treaty to Spain. The British were
between three and four werks at the work. The
fortress was as strong and well appointed then as
now, and at that day Paxhan guns and other appli.
ances for assault of such strongholds were not
known. It is very reasonable to suppose that hall
as many American soldiers can take and hold the
Moro, the City and the Island in half the time.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

I-"Hundreds and hundreds of similar cases
might be enumerated. We could I'LL our paper soish
nc Nance Of Loe9foc0 c6ce-hoidcrs whose hievina
ProPeHalies hdue been the cause rhich produced ei,
remocalG."-Last Republican.
= TApi saith the wing organ OF Iowa. OF course
the sshnndreds and hundreds of similar cases''
whose aiAisUiss propensities have been the cause
which: produced their removals. with whose
names editor INSERTS he could sfip' his paper,
must ofnecessty include the entire batch OF demo-
Gratis removed from. office by Gen. Taylor. lie.
these things be remembered in the day Of Senatorial
visitation.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
The Pottawattnsni Vote .

Our readers will observe in looking over the
official vote of the State, published in another col
umn, that the Pattawattamie vote has been enume
rated among that Of the organized counties. We
learn that this has been done IN consequence Of
the existence of documentary evidence of organiza.
tion, heretofore entlrel, wanting upon the records
For our own part we have doubt but that the or.
ganization is entirely illegal; but whatever may be
the oppions of the board as to this mat
tcrs they do not deem themselves possessed Of the
judiciary power necessary to decide, in face Of OF
to 80 behind the record. The question as to the lie.
gality of organization could be tested upon an
election where the vote should happen to affect the
success of the candidates, and it will have to
be done before full force and stability be given
to civil proceedings under the organization. What
particularly puzzles US IS, hop to get the question
up, in the absence of courts in the county.
Aside from the illegally of the organization Of
Pattawattamie county, we think it can be proved,
not only that the whole vote was otherwise illegal
at the late electon from the neglect to- organize the
polls according To law, but that fully one half Of
those who voted at them were not naturalized citi-
zens Of the United States and Of this State. gen.
tleman who attended the polls out ofcuriosty, give
US the names OF the persons who cast the four dem.
ocratic votes, none Of whom were Mormons, and
three Of them being illegal voters-one gentle.
man from Kentucky who had landed there but two
or three days before. These four gentlemen did
not 60 to the polls with the intention of voting,
knowing, as was maintained by other democrats
the organization illegal; but, as they
observed that every one voted who chose to do so
boys and all, no questions being asked-thcy con-
cluded that while they were among the Romans il
were as well to edo as the Romans do.' As an in
stance our informant related that while standing for
a.few moments at the polls. blind man was led to
the polls by little boy, and both voted.
This is the way they do things up in the Hawk.
eyes "Banner Wing county.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

"THE MESSAGE BIRD.-This is the title of a new
literary and musical journal, published semi month
ly at No. 2ss broadway, New York, by N. T.
BRAcKLEsaSk, &C., price 81 rs per annum. Both
its literary and musical departments are well got
ten up, and the work is well executed on beautiful
paper, and in q form suitable for preserving. We
commend it to the patronage of our musical friends
especially, in Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
Balance in cash

MAN OF TAsrE.-The Editor of the ALBANY
Duchman says when he sees neat, pretty girl, with
free but innocent air-with checks which he can
hardly help kissing, and with pair of heavenly
blue eyes, which seem to repose in perfect sereni-
ty beneath their silken lashes-he always wishes
that she was near ud-puddlc, and that he had to
lift her over. Go away strawberries, you've lost
your taste.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

Under the three last years Of the tariff of 1912
there was constant decrease in the customs reve
nue., arising from the strangulation of commerce.
The two years Of the operation Of the tariff Of 1916
show complete revolutions; and although the war
bounty land warrants have during the last year in
terfered with the land revenues to the extent of
near Si,6O0,O0o the regular of the govern
ment has exceeded $33 ,O00, 900. The expenditures
Of the government for corresponding years have
been follows.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

The Texan Rob6er Band.-The
Galveston Civilian of the 18th ult
has the following:
''The Teas Ranger has common
ced publishing the confessions of the
negro thieves and robbers lately ar
rested in Washington county. The
confession of A. J. Grigg says that
he sent Mercer HIPS negro to Gal
weston by Orland Sap and Lewis
Boren, to be delivered to MIR. Agry,
one of the prime movers in the cain;
Agery was to pay 5000 in good
money or $400 in spurious, for the
delivery of each negro. Agery had
rented the Star Hotel in Galveston.
and Bill Short was to be proprietor.
The cain had a mint for coming
money, on the Rio Grand river,
above Brownsville; the money to be
conveyed to Galveston and deposited
at the Star Hotel, where any of the
calm were to get it at fifty cents on
the dollar, in good money. There
is forty cents of good coin in each
dollar; it is EXTREMITY difficult to dete ct
it; he also states when it is mixed
with good gold the difference cannot
be observed, even by himself. He
duplicates the following persons as
being attached to the cain: VIM.
Hewitt, George Carmine, James
Cox, and Nathaniel Greer. James
Mclaughlin was the father of all, and
took hand in all kinds of villainy
that was common to the clan, though
ne was opposed to stealing negroes
from the fact that they could talk.
VIM; Short was McLaughlin's right
hand man. Ara Harris, poor fellow,
was smarter than all If US; handled
counterfeit money all his life, but
never passed any only to those be-
longing to the clan.''
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
Toronto-A Violent Proclamation.

The New York Tribune says, that in expectation
Of Lord ELGrNs arrival 60 10 stands of arms are
stated to have been stolen from the City Hail. Toronto
for the purpose Of mischief, and the Tory rowdies
have p!acarded the walls with proclamation this
commencing: .f
gro YOUR TENTS, o ISRAELI,
"Britons of the City Of Toronto! Britons of the
Home District! Shall the rank Rebels be permitted
to tell us (as they do) that they will drive the
bloody Tories out Of the country? Up, to your du-
", and let US more slumber! The political Judas
lscariot, who betrayed his sovereign and dsgrased
his Office as her Msestys Representative expect
ed to arrive in Tororto the 10th inst, or there
about. And shall Egin, who pardoned the scound-
rels whose hands were red with the blood of Wier,
and Usher and Chartraud, and our gallant Noodle
shall Egin, who spurned the respectful petitions.
Knocked the hopes of 100000 of the loyal hearts of
Canada, and who wantonly and clandes tinely sane
toned the bill loading and grinding down us and our
children with taxes for twenty years to come to
ward rebels and muI ders-shall Elgin, who is now,
from his garrisoned residence Of Monkland, satia-
ing his malice and the malice Of his tratorous Min
istry, BY examining the jalls of Montreal with the
most loyal Citizens be permitted to be welcomed by
gang Of sneaking Radicals, in the good old loyal
City Of Toronto? No; No! Forbid it Heaven!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

UNITED STATES CrRCus.-The lovers of relaxa-
ton and fun are referred to the advertisement of
Messfs. e. F. J. Mabie's celebrated U. S. Circus.
II is well worthy of pubic patronage as any es-
tablishnent of the kind ever yet got up, and will
exhibit in this city the goth, in Anamoosa on the
22d, in Cedar Rapids on the cath and in Upton on
the 2sth insts.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

G-The New York Express has come 10 the con
cusion that the cabinet has not that reputation which
s.has made ,Dhigs soiLing to boo 10 it,,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

Ta5ior's Cdbinef.--This disjointed article was
manufactured, says the New York Express, awith
speed that would be hardly jusifable in selecting
the collector Of port.o ,.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

ANCIENT BUT GooD.-A lady was traVcl'i'o ls:
stage coach with troublesome barking uos y,
lap. gentleman, fellow passenger, con'r'
Of the annoyance. ,r0i
ssDear me, sir!'' exclaimed the lady WIN On toc,
astonfshment, 81 wonder you complain Oh "'
every body admireS it; it is real Perur0". Nd.
sI don't complain of your Peruvian dog ma ~ pss
! wish he would give US less Of his Peru'lS"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
From YUclaN.

The condition of Yuctan appears
to be miserable indeed, reduced as
she is to the verge of destruction by
the Indian instruction and her own
restitution. The subsidy of $3.50,
600, which some time since was fur
nished by the Mexican Government,
is nearly exhausted, and more is
needed to maintain the force of Is,
600 men which the State is obliged
to keep in the field. Mexico had
promised $4,000 more, but it seems
she has determined not to furnish the
money. The amount realized by the
sale of Indian prisoners to the Cuban
planters is very small, as few prison.
ers are captured. The Yucatan pa
pers make pathetic appeals to Mex
leo for assistance in this period of
their distress, and to obtain it they
appear even willing that the country
should assume its position in the
Mexican confedracy.
Some slight suesses have to some
extent raised the hopes of the Yucca
tecos; but these victories do not a.
mount to much. On the 22d ult., a
division of the Yucatan army attack
ed some Indians who were assembled
at San Fernando, killed ten, and
captured twenty. The whites sus-
tanned no loss.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

n the Commercial Correspondence Of the Wa.
ington Union.
II The NatiOn tI Finances.

! The finances of the federal government, accord
ing to the quarterly returns of the past year. show
satisfactory operation OF the present system. BY
comparative returns,i appears the for the
] fiscal year ending June 30 have been as follows:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

~ The Chicago Tribune says that Gov. FRENCH
has decided to call an extra session of the Illinois
Legislature about the 10th of October.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

Remains Of an Elephant IN yer.
mont.-Professor Agassiz, called the
attention Of the Scientific Assocla'
ton, now in session at Cambrldge'0D
Friday, to the bones recently reVeS,
led on the route of the Rutland anu
Burlington Railroad, as the first ever
found in the Northern States.-J0"'
Of Commerce..
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

" Lamartine is SO severely afflicted with rheu-
ma'ism, that he is resolved to retire from public
life. sF- -a .....-. ~.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

" The Charleston Mercury after collecting IN
formation from all the cotton growing country, es-
Inmates the growing crop at 100000 bales, and ad-
vises planters to hold back for high prices.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

INDEPENDENCE OF CANADA.-The Canadian
Independent is the name of new paper to be put,
iished simultaneously in Hamilton and Toronto
'chiefy designed to promote, by peaceable means,
Separation from the Mother County, Separations
is regarded as necessarily involving annexation to
the United States.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

KEEN HIT.-The Chicago Democrat copits A
our paper notice of the freaks and ImpoSi'o",.
pretended mail agent in Pennsylvania, ana say ,
''Therc have been several pretended agr''S 4..s ave.
here of late, all of whom seemed "a little 'Ae
for liquor.' They were probably impostofS hor a
this whole Taylor odminis,G alton seems Fa'i''
imposition
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

A special session of the Limos
Legislature is to convene on the 2-a
of October, The proclamation {"
the Governor is out.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

CONSOLATION IN ADvERsIrY..--To those wings
who are srieving over the decline Of Taylorism in
Connecticut Indiana Kentucky and Iowa,
1t wiAdoubtess be comfort to learn that the editor
organ in this city promises in his new pro-
specsas to devote portion Of his paper ato the
consultations OF religion and the hope of blessed
immortality" In moral sense we would be glad
TO see the wing party Shocking up.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
The Collins DefaIcatiOn.

We think the following from the Cincinnati En-.
quirer efectualy settles the base charge against
Mr. Collins, Surveyor Of Cincinnati, accused by the
wing press of being defaulter:
Mr.. Collins books show that his last re-
port to the Government as Public De-
positary exhibited in his hands S79,s36 lC
neceiVed since that report 10 &c
$79,s46 80
sihce that report ne has paid out 1854 Is
Balance in his hands s75.ss2 II
And this precise sum Mr.. Collins, attorney has
paid over to Mr.. Bond, which closes the depositary
account.
His books as Collector Of Customs. show
that the total amount of duties accru-
ing at this port during his term of Of
nee, was Sl6s,2ol 90
toi which he has disbursed s5,967 AZ
baiance $s2,234 Al
He has in his hands the bonds of import
ing merchants for duties yet uncol-
Iected K, 90, &c
Balance in cash sas.a4s os
And this precise amount he has also, by his at
torney, paid over to Mr.. Bond.
Such is the actual showing of Mr.. Collins books,
and all other pretended statements of them are des
titute of truth, as are authorized to say. We
suspect before this business is done with, some of
our neighbors will find out how far their pnblica-
tons have been warranted by the facts. ......
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19
Hrhe Democrats will have majority of ~ on
joint ballot in the next Indiana Legislature.
New ORLEANS. Sen,

NEW URLEANS, Sept. 4.
The papers express great indignation at the con-
duct OF the commanders of the United States YES
sells towards the persons encamped at Round Island.
They think their conduct Illegal, and that they have
applied to the authorities Of Pascagonla.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

The river tonnage entered at New Orleans is al.
most equal to the whole of the above, making to-
ial Of almost 100000 tons of ship tonnage on the
Western rivers.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-09-19

Mr.. Polk appointed Gen. Lane
Governor Of Oregon after the latter
had denounced Gen. Taylor as IL
ar snd slanderer.-Louisville Jour-
nal.
Gen. Taylor appointed McGaugh-
ey, Meredith, and Holloway, and
Davis to office, after they had de-
nounced him (Taylor) as a murder
er, a robber, and journeyman
throat cutter.-N. H. Democrat.