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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
Corrupt Literature.

Bishop Potter, Of this State, late profes.
scr Of Moral Philosophy in Union Col
lege, gentleman of great intellectual ac-
quirements, speaks as follows Of a class OF
literary works, against which we have
repeatedly borne testimony. He says:
"The insipid French novels with which
our country is deluged are the seed of
robbery, arson, piracy and assassination.
They give false views to life, and faint
with every touch. 1t isabsurd to call them
literature at all. But it may be asked, do
they not shile? Yes, like IA rotten log, or
a putrescent carcass, which is phosphore-
scent because it is decayed. When our
people learn to read good books only then
may we look for a return to good morals.
And not till them"
The comparison of tire lustre emitted
BY these pernicious works, to that OF rot
ten wood and flesh, is an admirable one,
being demonstrative as well as explanato-
ry. II is curious and interesting to note
the singular correspondence between the
spiritual and material worlds. For in
stance, rottennes and putridity, when in
their last stage, are revolving TO gaze up
on; and so are vice and sin. But there is
stage preceding this, in which they give
forth strange weird light, fascinating to
the eye; and SO also is it with vice and
sin. Its vice and sin, in this phospho-
resent state, if we may SO term it, which
give lustre to the works of Sue and De
kuck, and their American imitators. But
these authors carefully avoid exhibiting
that inevitable last, which would make
their readers turn with loathing from the
previous lnstre, as from the light which
shone out of charnal house. But even
II they did otherwise, virtue would not be
the gamer, for the perusal Of such vile
imaginings always leavesa faint, as of pu-
tridity and death upon the soul. When
the young yes, and the middle aged, and
the old, also, find that book begins to
glow with this strange interest of vice or
crime, let them resolutely close its pages,
as they value the health and purity OF their
own souls. You cannot touch pitch and
not be defiled. Taste not, touch not,
handle not the unclean thing. Feed not the
lurking devil within with luxurious pic
lures of sin and shame, whether or not
moral paragraph be tagged on the end
Why would you also taste of the "forbd-
den fruit and fall? What will it profit
you to gain the whole world of knowledge
of sin and corruption, and lose your own
soul?
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

a5 The debt OF the Canadas is nearly
fourteen millions of dollars, With declin-
ing revenue and disconnected people
The salaries attached to public officers,
with the fees and emoluments, are enor-
mously high, and the public chest is emp
|ty. Canada is becoming ripe, and she
will soon fall into our lap, like ripe
peach from tree.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
The Death or the Old Year.
By ALFRED rENNYsoH.

BIZ ALFRED TENNYSON.
Full knec-deep lies the winter snow,
And the winter winds are YEARLY signing:
Toll ye the church bell sad and slow,
And tread softly and speak low
For the old year lies a-dying.
Old year, you must not die;
You came to us SO readily,
Old year, you shall not die.
He lieth still he doth not moves
He will not see the dawn of day,
He hath no other life above,
{ He gave me afriend, and q true true-love,
And the new year will take 'em away.
Old year, you must not go;
So long as you have been with US,
Such joy as you have seen with us,
Old year, you shall not go.
He frothed his bumpers to the brim;
Ajoliier year we shall not see,
But though his eyes are waxing dim,
And though his foes speak i'll Of him,
He was friend to me.
Old year you shall not die;
We did SO laugh and cry with you,
Eve half mind to die with you,
Old year, if you must die.
He was full Of joke and jest,
But all his merry quips are DER.
To see him die, across the waste,
His SON and heir doth ride post-haste,
But he'll be dead before.
Every one for his own.
The night is starry and cold,my friend,
And the new year, blithe AID bold, my friend,
Comes up to take his own.
How hard he breathes! over the snow
heard just now the Growing cock,
The shadows flicker to and fro:
The cricket chirps; the light burnsl low:
IT'S nearly twelve O'Clock.
Shake hands, before you die.
Old year, we'll dearly rue for you:
What is it we can do for yon?
Speak out before you die.
His face is growing sharp and thin.
Alack! our friend is gone.
Close up his eyes: tie up his chin:
Step from the corpse, and let him in
That standeth there alone,
And waitcth at the door.
There's new foot on the floor, my friend,
And new face at the door, my friend,
A new face at the door.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

p The Liverpool Times says:-
"Whilst the Americans have GOO or 700
ships engaged in whaling, the number Of
the English vessels is reduced to HI
The Americans, by some mode or other,
have quite superseded MS in this adven-
t,,-ous hut profitable buginess.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

"Father," saidan urchin of seven sum-
mers and eight winters, "let's 90 down tc
Thompson's and roll ten pins!'
"Roll, boy! what do you know about
rolling?"
"Me know about it! why, l can rol
your laundering old eyes out in FIVE min.
utes.'
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

IA young lawyer being very ASST
duons in his attentions to young lady, a
wit observed that he never heard Of max
ing love by attorney. every true" re-
piled the other, "but you should remem-
Der that all Cupid's votaries are solicitors"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

A DRoLL BEr.-A singular wager was
laid on the Presidential election by cou-
pie of politicians in Connecticut, who
agreed that he whose candidate was de-
feated should saw cord Of wood in the
street. The wood was sawed last Mon
day in the presence of a large committee
Of admiring spectators.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

ABSENCE OF M1sp.-It is said that the
foreman OF a grand jury at st. Louis, who
dazzled by the beauty Of a Lady, who ap-
peared as a witness, became little con-
fused, and after administering the oath as
usual, instead Of presenting the book,
drew up his face III the most fascinating
manner, and id-"New kiss Inc ma am. I"
He never discovered his error till the
whole Jury burst into roar of laughter.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

il One Of the inmates Of the asylum
at South Boston was made insane by the
SUDDEN sprouting Of beard on her chin at
the age Of 80!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

u The steward OF the American ship
Childe Harold, was arrested for CARRYING
American papers to Havana, and is now
in irons there, with five natives who have
been taken up for expressing opinions in
favor of annexation to the United States.
At Matanzas, two dons and two doctors
are in prison for the same offence.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

u "Give us only one trial." says the
quack advertiser to invalids. "Step into
my parlor once said the spider to the
fly.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
w. PENN. CLARK,

A TT0RNEY at Law. and Solicitor in Chancery,
IA Iowa City, Iowa, will attend to all business en-
trusted to his care the U. $. District Court and
The Supreme and District Courts of the State of To-
wa; and also act as LAND AGENT. OFFICE, No.
H. Iowa Avenue, over the Store lately occupied by
M. Murray.
April II. tlS49.-Iv
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

Williams, Bloomington J. d. Templin, Iowa City
WILLIAMS & TEMPLIN,
TroRNEYs and Councillors at Law.
II April II, iS4s.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
GILMAN FOLSOM,

A TTORNEY at Law, Iowa City, Iowa, win prac-
"A tice in Johnson and the adj Joining counties, in
the Supreme Court OF Iowa, and in the District
Court Of the United States.
March, 1s4s.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
p. RI. PATTERSON,

A TT0RNEY and Counselor at Law, Iowa City
Iowa, will practice in the various Courts OF
this State.
March, iS4s. H
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
Masonic.

Iowa Cry LODGE, No. 4, meets
2 on the let Saturday Evening in
NH each month at the Masonic Hall.
AR Iowa CITY ROYAL ARCH CHAP
E#TSSsA TER, No. 2. meets first Monday in
each month.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

LfIt is bad sign to see man with his
hat off at midnight, explaining the theory
and principles Of democracy to lsmr post.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
BE ON HAND WINGS.

FOR TIE GULF OF OBLIVION, VIA. SALT
RIVER, through the TYLER CANAL,
The no-pressure Mud-scow
BLOOD HOUND.
Cart. lack TAYLOR, ..-
Will positively sail on the 4lh Of March
next.
The corpse Of the defunct whig party will
be taken on freight, and
there be buried.
PASSENGERS ARE REQUESTED TO HrRRA
FUR GID BACK, AND MAKE As MUCH
''soIsE AND CONFUSION" AS
POSSIBLE.
Rum Fireuorks nnd Torches fur
nished gratis.
Through in tour years, or less.
NO RETURN.
GtvEMHELL DAMIEN, Agent:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

CHARLES A. ROBBINS,
MATCHMAKER, Engraver and Jeweller, Iov
City, at the sign Of the "Big Watch,' corn
Oh Clinton and College Streets.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
d. b. PATTERsON,

LIZ bs n i u z nSON3
A TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa City,
"A Iowa, will attend to all business entrusted to
MIN in the line of his profession.
March, 1S4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
JOHN 8. DUNLAp,

GENERAL Commission and Forwarding Merchant
" and Dealer in Flour, Bacon, Pork, Lard, beef,
Wheat, Hemp, Tobacco, &c. &c. G5-No y, Front
Street, ST. LOUIS, MO.
April, iSlS.-I -
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

s. A. BTSSELL,
A TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law, Upton, Ce
"A dar county, Iowa.
March, lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
NOTICE.

As / shall be absent from this place for sorse
IA time, would inform the public that my sor,
THEODORE SANxAY, will attend to my business and
interests here during my absence, my authorized
Agent.
FREDERICK SANXAY.
Iowa City, April ~, lS4S. !t-3
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

WIN. T.. LEFFlNSVElL,
A TTORNEY AID Counsellor at Law, Blooming
ton, Iowa, will practice in the Supreme and Dis
trct Courts of this State.
March, lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
j, p. PALMER.

D. p. PA1MHRs
4 ATTORNEY and Counsellor al Law, will prac-
N tice in the District and Supreme Courts o
Iowa, and in the United States District Court.
BLOOMFIELD, DAVIS co. IOWA.
Nay Goth, 1913.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

BaW,s Hn1PoRIUM OF FASHION,
NO. 60, Chestnut Street. between Second & Third,
N SAINT LOUIS, Mo. All garments made at
this establishment for neatness of fit aad style,
unsurpassed.
Jusr REcEIvED--New and Elegant Cloths, CASH
meres and Vesfiags, by late arrivals.
April, lSlS,-4
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

GEORGE >. HAMPTON,
4 TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa City,
Il Iowa, win practice in the various Courts in
this State.
March, ls4s.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

lNEALER in Dry Goods, Groceries, Queensware,
- Boots, Shoes, &c. &C., under the Free MaSOn'S
Hall, Johnson Street, KEoKUK, IOWA.
April, 1855
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
I. ~. q. f..

KoscrusKo LopGE, No. 6, of Iowa City, meet
at Odd Fellows Hall, every Wednesday Even
inc at half past O'Clock, P. NJ.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
MORGAN RENO,

4 TrORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa City,
II Iowa, will practice in the Courts Of this State,
and attend promptly to all business entrusted to him.
March, IS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
sons Of temperance.

"FAs WEST DIVISION, No. a." meets every
Friday Evening a. O'Clock, P. NJ. in the Ma
sonic Hall.
Iowa Cry DIVISION, No. "a, meets every
Tuesday Evening, at the Masonic Hall.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
Greedy Gazing in.

The following is an extract from one of
Horace Greely's letters to the Tribune
from Washington. He looks upon thing.
in very different light at present from
what he did few months ago. He is
on the Baltimore or Cass platform: .5
Il have been confidently hoping for an
early and peaceful adjustment Of the whole
vexation. The bill which Mr., Douglass,
in the Senate gave notice ON reaching this
City-to provide for the organization Of
California as State and New Mexico as
Territory were signs of PROMISE
Upon the basis here suggested, it seemed
to me practicable to settle the whole matter
without farther excitement or peril. 1
thought we should ultimately agree to per-
init New Mexico as well as California to
take the reqnisi'ive steps for organizing as
a State, and bring then both into the
Union III the course Of the next two years,
leaving them free to frame their own ms
htutions. This done, the North would be
morally certain that Slavery would not be
tolerated in either State, and the South
would save the point of honor by the al
most certain defeat Tin Sehate) Of the
"i!mot Proviso, which, in an established
and admitted State, is rontessedly inaplica-
bic. And thus would close the grave Of
agitation with regard to slave Territory.
1.-THE following notice was picked up
in the street few days since. We in
sert If for the benefit of whun II NAV coii.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07

1.-THE following notice was picked up
in the street few days since. We in
sert it for the benefit of whom it may con-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1849-02-07
DOCTORS MURRAY & M'cORMIl h

8 sAxER BRooMs-thc cheapest article in use
~ for sale BY F. sAsxAY.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
MARRIED.
IMAFFI1'TiS LECTURES.

Prof 'MAFFIrT viii deliver a lecture on ELO-
QUENCE in the Cour thouse Tuesday evening
next, FEBRUARY Goth, at = O'Clock. The Eoquence of
Nature, sf Public Assemblies The Bar and the Pull
pit,-Deu osthenes, Cicero, Wirt, and Henry Clay.
The A n.el of Eloquence. On Friday evening 23rd
t he Professor will lecture on The Almighty Dollar
Its bad ard good Effects tt ckets 25 cents each. To
be ,ad atscott. White & Co.'S. and at the door.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

Union. community more sober, Peaceable, quiet.
and iaw-abiding. than the population Of Arkansas.
1t may nave been, and doubtless was the case, in
the days OF her early settlement and wilderness
condifion, that many refugees from other States,
and various ind dviduals of desperate fortunes, did
congregate In Arkansas, and by evil deeds-the
| news OF which always travels faster and farther
/ than that of honest industry, sent abroad bad
Impression of the country and its inha bitants
And even in this respect, much question if Ar.
kansas was ever worse than the other States, in
The similar stage nf their existence. But those
times and those people have passed away, and
wiih them, the deeds Of violence and evil which
have been charged against the State. la proper.
ton TO numbers. | doubt whether there are anv
people IN the Union who give more members 10
Inc churches, and act more consistently with their
professions. than the population of A rkansas |
say none of ;hs for effect abroad. but because it
IS True; and say it among those W no can att es,
Its truth. say It, too, TO remind our people that
they owe it to their reputation and to their inter.
ests, TO be known to others, they are. And ns
primary aud all-lmportant step, in the accom-
pll>hment of this necessary work. they should
require of those who undertake to speak for them,
10 speak their true senIments-not only political,
but moral, and represent them, fairly and usefully.
Until this be done they not expect to be fairly
and favorably known, however honorabIy, moral
Iy, reIigiousIy, and usefuIIy, they may live at
home, and however high the character they really
deserve abroad. And among those speaking for.
and representing our people. The newspaper press
occupies most prominent and influential position
a position fraught with an immensely OF good
evil. Let the conductors of that press be
mindful of the high duties that deyove upon them;
and, in addition. let the people hold them respoh-
sible for The faithful and efficient performance
of those duties.
In the hope that you will ngree with me thai
few things would be of more interest to your
readers. just now. than the memOra of Bayard
& Co.. of which have spoken. send you, by
this mail. copy of it for publication, and shall
be gratfed to it, alike, in the columns of the
Dem{ crnt, and of The o:her papers in the State.
| am, res pectfulIy and truly, yours,
a.: SOLON BORLAND.
Mr.. WV. E. WooDRUFF, Editor Democrat.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
4 Lady bound for the Gold Mines.


1t is stated ia the Boston Journal that young
man from the north eastern section of Nassachu-
se,ts became afflicted with the prevailing MANIA,
and took passage for Caifornil in brig now
fitting out from Boston. His young wife, on
hearing of his determination. Immediately declared
that she would accompany him and share his
fortune. be ii good or evil. Expostua'ion was
useless. and as last resource the husband de-
termined TO take her to Boston. show her the
limited accommodations on ship board, and ex-
plain to her the various nconvenences winch she
would be obliged 10 endure. She was accordingly
taken on board the vessel, and duly escorted
through every part. the lady was perfectly &c,
lighted with every thing about the vessel. aud
declared with true womanly spirit, tnat IL the
voyage was perilous, her husband should not un'
dertake it without friend and companion, to
share his dangers, and soften his dscomforts
The husband finally decided to yield the point,
and engaged passage for his wife. The agents
of the vessel are doing everything that lies in
their power to make her situation as comfortable
as possible during the long voyage. Ia7o--
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Liquors, Wines, &c.

Liquors, Wines, &c.
y SASKS DuPrey's best Cogniac Brandy, .
n do Seiqueiie .... do
10 barrels common brandy IL do Gin. z --
10 do swe ect Malaga wine 3 do Madeira do .. B..
1 do best pure juice Port do
80 boxes Claret do 10 do Madeira do
l0 do Cherries in brandy do Ginseng btters
= do essence Peppermint
. % do Cordials, assorted
lO do London brown stont 10 DO Sctch ale
do Pepper eauce.; , DO Tomato catsup -
10 do Champaign cider; barrel old rye whis.ey,
with many other articles suitable for family use for
sale by q. ,.1.' HENRY q CUNNINGHAM
January IS, 1s49 |.'a
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK's, Feb'y 18th, lS49.
TO THE ENTERPRlSING.

company is now being formed at Fnyette
vile. Ark's. consisting of vigorous. enterprising.
and substantial citizens of Washington and the
adjoining counties. with the intention Of pa wing
"A visit TO the Gold mines of California. and secur
ing portion of the rich deposits of that Region.
The company will start from Fay euevile about
the first of April, and will pursue the most ad-
vantageous route.
A committee has been appointed TO collect all
the facts that can be procured in relation 10 the
several routes. The committee will repoT, TO tho
company on the first Saturday in March,-at
which time the route will be selected.
. The company would be willing to receive n
number of additional members-of the right sort.
But the size of the company will be limited,
those who wish 10 secure situation in this Ex-
petition would do well 10 apply speedily.
Letters addressed TO DR.. W. r. Cunningham
corresponding sec'y of the Fayetteville Gold mine
Company. pos, paid,-shaIl receive prompt atIen-
lion.
II NAV be proper 10 say that there is no point
in the West, at which an outfit can be fully
procured than at Fa yeiteviiIe.
The following are the requisitious imposed on
each member of The company: ..
The Iigntest wagons that be constructed.
that will be strong and durable. Great care
should be taken In the selection Of good wagons.
and teams, ns on these depend the speed and sue
cess of the company. Wagons may be made for
two, four. SIX horses. mules oxen. The
largest not to carry over $500 lbs, and the
smaller in proportion, and can be drawn BY horses,
mules or oxen. Oxen are preferable. Each
wagon should carry one or two good axes. one
shower mattock. rawing- knife, saw. chsel,
(and to every family. or mess good tent with
all the aPpertenances thereunio belonging.
Each person should take one hundred and sew
en,y-fve pounds of bacon. 40 lbs. of -four. and
it is left optiondry with each member whether he
takes sugar and coffee not. but all should carry
some Is or 20 lbs. of salt 10 salt the wild game
they kill
Every man should be provided with good rifle
or shot gun. two pounds of powder, an six pounds
of led. together with brace of pistols and good
knife, to be carried in the belt.
Such stock must be taken shall not impede
The progress of the company, but no more should
be AIKEN than be attended 10, by each person.
Those persons desrous of attaching themselves
10 this company do so by sending the under
signed their Names number Of family, &c. As
there are a number Of prairies in the vicinity Of
this place, they will afford excellent grazing for
stock while the rendezvous is taking place.
W. r. CUNNINGHAM,
.l-.. Sec'y md gent for the
Fayetteville GoLdmining Company.
Fort Smith Herald. please copy.
0TMARMoUT and SoULT are the only survivors
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Notice..

Notice.
"A LII persons indebted to the firm of WILLIAMS
"A 81 PHILIPS and to ID. c. WILLIAMS, will please
como forward, without delay, and make payment,
as om closing my business preparatory to leaving
the place. Hai.arsfa hraHi3ir.s4 1885. .
am desirous of disposing of my present stock
of GOODS, and am prepared to offer bargains for
Cash, Cotton Hides, &c. ID. c. WILLIAMS.
Van Buren. Dec, 23, lS4S. r . al Inu.,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
STATE OF ARKANSAS.

WHEREAS, Thomas S. Drew has resigned
w the Office of Governor of the State of Ar
kansas; And whereas, the constitution Of said
State requires thar election shall be held 10
fill said vacancy:
Now therefore |, Richard c. Byrd, President
of The Senate of said State. and acting Governor
thereof, in compliance with the provisions Of the
constitution in such case do hereby proclaim and
make known that al election will be held in the
several counties of said State, on WEDNESDAY
the l4th day of MARCH next for the election Of
a Governor to fill the vacancy occasoned as
aforesaid. 9, ~
The sheriffs and clerks Of the respective coun.
ties hereby required to cause said election 10
be held, and the returns thereof made, according
TO law. 81 .tl,f'ai .lA-sr
In testimony whereof | have hereuu,o set my
hand and caused the seal of said State 10
e.. S. be affixed. al Little Rock, on the ll,h day
of January, lS49. s. r. C. BYRD.
BY the Gorernor: ... .
DAVID B. GREER, Secretary OF Stale.