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The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-08

A SHORT SENTENcE.-That notorious
old evildoer. familiarly known to man,
woman and child throughout Southern
Michigan, as 'Sile Dory," was brought
upfor sentence a few days ago, before his
honor Judge Pratt. Pratt surveyed the
prisoner a few moments severely in order
In impress him with a becoming sense OF
his situation, after which he addressed Ia
him a severe lesson upon his past trans.
gressions and wicked ways, having con.
cluded which, aud the prisoner having
meekly iutimaied hat he had nothing l.,
say in mitigation of sentence, Judge p
addressed him thus:
'Doly, how old are youl" Fifty
three, your hunor"-"Doty the ennfmuy
Of ynnr offence demands that you he sen.
fenced To the State Prison for twenty
Yeas. But, Dory. we are reminded 10y
the words of Holy Writ, that The days ol
a mans years are three score years and
;ru-l shall therefore. in clcmcncy toward
You. aud in being guided by the scriptu.
raj limit of human life, sentence you Ia
the States Prison for ORiy seventeen
years. Doly was almost overwhelmed
with a sense of his deep obligation to the
cIemeucy of the Julge.-Dct Ad0.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-08

MiLrRAcrrcE. The jrry in the case
of DR.. Smith at Boston, for killing ~"
hilIren by malpractice, could agree IL
one case, though ready t" convict in the
other, aud were therefore discharged.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-08

Mrs. BLooMER's FAsniON,-We hear
itrumored that several ladies' of this city
(not of the upper ten" but ofthe fist re-
spectabilily) are about TO adopt the fash
ion of short rruck aud trowsers, having
become tired of street.sweeping, and be
ing convinced that pantaloons are of the
common gender. Curiosity is o" tIp'toe
to witness their debut Gin, Non.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-08

OELAzoN SMIrm TURNED PREACHER
The following is from the Burlington,
(Iowa1 Hawkeye;
1--WE are glad to learn that this we'll
known individual was recently convert.
ed to the christian faith in Keosauqna,
aud has since become a Methodist Preach
er. He is expected to preach in this
town during the present protracted meet
ing in the Methodist Episcopal Church
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-08
Monaay Eycntns. NIny 5Ia5t

FALSE RuMons.-The Washington Re.
public very empharicalIy denies romors
which have been set on foot respecting
Mr.. Secretary Corwin having an ]inlerest
in the claim now before the Treasury DE.
partment, aud also the allegation that
some coldncs4 had crcpt in between the
President aud Secretary of State.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-08

ANorurW WATERING PLAcG--.The
Winchester Virgiuiau understands that
arrangements have been maured for o..
pening another watering place in that 10.
gion--the Hardy White Snlphur," at
Howard's Lick, a romantic niche among
the mountains. 1t is dstaut ahou, so
miles from Winchester, near the famous
sink of Lost River, where It's waters
plunge suddenly under the mountain.
Buildings sufficient To accommodate one
hundred persons are to DC efrs;rt this
ErJf III.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-05-08

LARGE HAUL OF SlNNERs The Bns
,,n police made a descent upon the
haunls of vice in Ann street aud vicinity,
and captured 1853 men, women aud 9ltIs'
Some were fned some sent to the House
Of Correction, and others are to be M
dicted for violations ufthe law.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

The Legislative memorial for our railroad
grants-the mysterious disappearance of which
we noticed some weeks since-will be foundin
this No. of the Reporter. Our former article
having attracted the notice of GEo s. HAPMroN,
Esq, of this city, he remembered having seen
large mass Of loose papers in the desk of the
Secretary of the Senate, during the late term Of
the Supreme Court This induced him to make
search. in the prosecution of which he found
the "MemosioP in pigeon hole which was la
belled "daily minutes" How it could have
remained among papers belonging to the "daily
minutes" from its passage to the close of the
session (35 day - passes our comprehension.
We presume the Secretary Of State-in view of
all the facts which attest the authenticity and
importance OF this memorial, and of the Cover
nor's well known sentiments of approval-will
forward certified copy TO our congressional
delegation, at the commencement of the next
session.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
Cuba-Disaster and Defeat,

Scarcely had we thrown off our last edition
of the Reporter, containing the cheering news of
patriotic successes in Cuba, when we were
stunned with the unwelcome intelligence of the
disastrous overthrow of the liberators, brought
by the Cherokee, and which will be found in
another column. At first blush this melancho-
lynews bore the impress of authenticity having
/. been communicated by scores of passengers in
an American mail steamer; and after the lapse
OF a week, we cannot find relief, even in doubt
that Gen. LoPLz and hundreds of others have
been sacrificed to the ruthless barbarity of Vice
Royal Spanishtyranny. We have observed, in
addition, general concurrence of opinion that
the capture of LOPEZ and its incidents, will
prove to be an effectual suppression of all effort
at Cuban independence. We sincerely hope
this prevailing opinion may prove unfoundcd;
that some other, more fortunate, we will not
say more worthy-leader Of freedoms yotaries
in ard around the paragon island, will be spee- |
Oily found to lead them to victorious assault |
upon their enemies; and that the down trodden
Creo!es, aided by such republicans from this
country as choose to devote themselves to n
cause more holy than the crusades, will drive
forth from this continent and it's islands. the
besottcd minions of hereditary despotism
Whatever blunders may have been committed,
either in the inception or execution of the late
liberatipg movements, their objects commend |
themselves to our most unqualified, most ar
dent approval. If they are to be suspended
under the adverse fortunes which have befallen
the lamented Gen. LOPEZ and his command, we
shall impatiently await their renewal under
more promising auspices, and shall never cease
to pray for their complete success. until every
vcstige of royalty and it's rascally counterfeit
shall have Interpretations the island. Dozen
NTH king-crati and up nth republics, based upon
written constitutions, and supported by the
elective franchise of the people, are sentiments
which will abide with us in all time and Under !
all circumstances; and the sanguinary butche-
ries by the Spanish rulers in Cuba have consi-
derably inflamed our desire for = realization of
these aspirations, in that particular latitude.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
The Code.

Some Of the papers are advoca
ting the call of a special session Of
the General Assembly, for the BUR.
pose of revising and amending. OF
repeating the code. We suggest the
propriety of letting it remain in force
long enough to become well acouain-
ted with its provisions, SO as to point
out its defects before attempting to
amend or repeal it. The idea Of a
general repeal would it seems to us
be heighth of folly, as it has many
good provisions which should he re-
tanned. We do not anticipate any
serious difficulty in getting along un-
der the laws ofthe Code until another
regular session of the General As
sembly, and by that time the people
will understand it, and be prepared
to remdy the defects.-Iowa Star.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

We have the high qualification of being able
to announce, upon the most reliable private
and public authority, that contract to con.
struct and equip in first rate style. the Rock
Island and Chicago Railroad, throughout it's
whole extent, by or before July 4, 1853, has
been taken by New York company, of the
most undoubted capacity! This is splendid
reality; and we now promise the people of cen
tral Iowa that two years will not elapse ere
they can fly, in all seasons, and with or without
their marketable productions, from Davenport
TO the Atlantic seaboard upon an unbroken
track of iron, ihpelled by the untiring sinews
OF the locomotive, and occupying scarcely dou-
Die the time, in The transit, that is now required
to go from one county seat to another Nor is |
this all. The great central artery of travel and |
traffic, stretching thro twelve hundred miles of
country unsurpassed in all the elements of great.
ness, OF which the Rock Island road is part.
must, '"erAably, ertend itself across the State of
lo~a This last proposition is now, more than
ever before, resolved into mere question of
time. Whether it shall be speedily or tardilv
accomplished, greatly depends upon the temper
Of the people OF this part of the state With
exertions at all commensurate with the impor.
lance OF the enterprise, it may be extended to
Iowa City within thirty months from this day.
over track (already traced by scientific hands)
emafkable for its combination of prepondcra-
ing advantages. Wecannot let an occasion 40 |
appropriate pass, without again urging upon
our citizens the policy, nay, the necessity, Of
moving theoretically, unitedly, unremittingly,
n behalf of the immensely important project of
railroad connection with Davenport and Rock
Island. single glance at the subject is sure.
y sufficient y fasten conviction of its import
lnce upon the most stolid apprehension; whilst
he brilliant results which have been achieved
BY the forecast and energy of our neighbors at
Davenport, in the contamination of this exten.
'lve contract, should silence the most lethargic
caSiler. and nerve every man in the interior Of
Iowa to constant exertion in behalf of the work.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
From Utah Territory.

We are in possession of letters and
papers from Great Salt Lake CITY, to
the 30th Of July. One of the letters
from an out of the way place is pub
lished, as an exhibition of the energy
OF the people Of that region.
Gov. You've has issued his procla-
nation for an election of members of
the Territorial Council, on the first
Monday Of August. The Territory
Is divided into seven counties, under
an enumeration of the inhabitants.
made since the passage of the law
creating the Territory. At the same
time an election was to be held for a
Delegate to Congress from the Ter
ritory.
In Iron county, at a meeting of the
people, DR.. John M. Bernishel was
nominated sesthc candfdate for Dele
gate in Congress, and as there did
not seem to be much opposition, if
any, it is probably that he was elect
ed. DIR. Bernhisel has been service
able as an agent of the Territory.
having obtained many favors for
them.
A.W. Rabbit, DR.. Bernhisel, Judge
Snow, Secretary Harris and Messrs.
hose and Day, sub Indian agents, ar
rived at Great Salt Lake City on the
10th July.
Governor Young has issued his
proclamation, dividing the Territory
under his Jurisdiction into three agen-
cies. Henry r. Day is assigned to
one, and Stephen B. Rose to the other
subagency.
kaln fell in torrents on the 18th
NY the first in sixty-three days
After that time, it was cooler.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
Our Bridge Again.

We hearit stated that the County Judge will
shortly appoint an election, for the people Of
this county to vote upon the question of build
ing, by special tax, free bridge across the Iowa
river, opposite this city. Three thousand dol.
lars have been raised by individual subscrip.
ton, and the proposition to be voted upon will
be, 70 raise five thousand dollars, in addition,
by special tax, covering period of two years.
We cannot doubt the complete success of this
important measure.
IS Since the above was set up, the notice
OF the election has been handed to us for publ
Q ,tion. See it in another column,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
The Hoax.

IT has turned out, as we anticipated, that the
GREER correspondence, which gave SO much
amusement to the credulous wings, was'a hoar,
got up by Bennett, to enable him TO turn a pen.
ny by the sale of his Herald. The following
letter puts the matter at rest:
OsTERvILLE, Cape Cody Aug. &c, 1851.
To the Editor of the New York Herald:
SIR; You will oblige me by stating the fact
that there has been no meeting called or held
in New York or elsewhere, of the executive
committee Of the Democratic National Com
mlttce," and that no vacancy in that committee,
since it was appointed by the National Conven-
ton, has been filed G. H. Donaldson, of Tex.
as, and Nathaniel Greer, of Iowa, are not mem
bers OF the committee, and have no authority
whatever to act or correspond for it, or to make
any arrangements with reference to the call of
The Convention. Respectfully, Yours,
B. F. HALLETT,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
More "Encrgy and Capital.

"Rock Island is now looking to the energy
and capital Of Muscatine, for their only hope OF
extending their railroad westward to the Mis-
souri."-Muscatine Enquirer.
Well, let her look !! and while she is about it,
suppose she takes peep at the following,
which istheopening ofthe editorial column of
the last Muscatine Journal.
"Our roads leading into the back country are
in miserable conditions disgrace to us.
Complaints are made day after day, week after
week. month after month, year after year-but
of what avail9"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
MORE APPRoPRIATE.-The conductors

MORE APPROPRIATE.-The conductors
OF the wing journals of the country, with here
and there praiseworthy exception, delight in
stigmaizing those who have aided or counsel
ell the liberation CT Cuba from grinding des-
potism, as "Fillibusteros." II our wing execu.
tive persists in his degrading Office of lackey to
:" Her Most Catholic Majesty" the friends of
Cuban independence will pretty certainly enti-
tie themselves to the more appropriate desig-
t'oa of Fillmore Justtrs.-and with a great
deal of truth too.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

STORMS, &c.-The present year seems to
be remarkable for succession of tremendous
floods, fires and storms ,unequalled by any other
season within our remembrance; the last of
which was tornado which swept over and de-
molished large part of the towns Of West
Cambridge and Medford, in Massachusetts,
August %.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
Tragedy at HIllscatine.

On Thursday night last THOMAS W. MOORE,
at Muscatine, walked deliberately up to Mr.
J,HS }. LowER, and, in the presence Of several
persons, Shot him in the back with pistol
Loaded with six buckshot, all Of. which lodged
in the abdomen. The wound was fatal Mr..
MOORE was Immediately arrested, examined be-
fore the Mayor, and committed to Jail to await
u trial in November The provocation to this
horfid act is only limited at by the Muscatne
papers, but We gather from them that it was of
and concerning young lady of that place.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

TopocRAPHY OF IowA.-The most
elevated point in Iowa is Coteau des
Prairies, near the north west corner
OF the State. 1t is only F4l4 feet
above tide water. From this point
the. country declines to the S. w. to
the Missouri and to the s. E. to the
Mississippi. The Missouri river on
an average has a water level, at a
corresponding parallels Of latitude. Of
almost double that of the Mississippi.
This is favorable for railroad purpo-
ses, as vastly the largest burdens Of
freight will be eastward, which will
be in the direction of the declin alton
OF the country.-Dubuque Herald
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

III 1t is rumorcd in the streets to-
day that the house of Ives & White.
have suspended, and the same rumor
puts down their liabilities at $500. 900.
A large produce house in Philadel-
phia is also said to have suspenned
payment to-day N. Y. Tribune, 3Oth.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
VICKsBURc, September <

MISSISSIPPI ELECTION. As far as re-
ports have been received, it is redu-
ced to a certainty that the cause SO
ably advocated by Gen. Foote has
been sustained by the people. About
forty counties have been heard from.
and upwards of seventy delegates
have been elected to the Convention
on tire Union ticket. As far as heard
from, there are only seven Disunion
or States Rights delegates elected.
II Is thought BY competent judges,
mat the popular majority will not be
less than $4,000 or $1,000.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
CART. JAMES SrEwARt, us AMY

GAIT. JAMES SrEwARt, u. S. Army
The Tribune, last week, contained
the intelligence of the death of this
gallant young officer, in an Indian
ambuscade in Oregon, an event whic b
will be regretted by all who knew
him, and particularly by those who
served with him in Mexico. He was
a native of South Carolina, and en-
tered as cadet at the United States
Military Academy in 1912. Gradu-
ating In ls46, he was appointed a
brevet second Lieutenant in the new
organized regiment of mounted ri
fles, with which corps he served
through the war. He was at the
seige of Vera Cruz, and at the bat
tie Of Cerro Gordo, where the brigade
to which his regiment was attached,
had the arduous duty of climbing the
heights, a feat which, despite Of the
great loss they suffered from the
deadly fire of a greatly superior en-
envy, was performed in most gallant
style. He participated in the bat
ties Of Contreras and Cherubusco and
particularly distinguished himself at
the storming of Chapultepec ON which
occasion he belonged to the storming
party detached from Twiggs's divis-
ion, and was the first officer in the
enemy's five-gun battery which swept
the road up which the party approach
ed. In the large and pretty picture,
printed by Currier of this city, from
the original picture by an eye-wit-
ness, ne is represented as standing
on the battery waving his sword. He
also distinguished himself in the
lighting at the Aqueduct and Garita
belin. He was a fine specimen Of
the brave and accomplished officers
Of whom West Point has given so
many to the Army, men worthy of the
reputation accorded them by De
Tocqueville, who said that when he
net an officer of the U. s. Army he
net gentleman. Capt. Stewart
vas twice brevetted for his gallantry
and by none was the compliment ev-
u better deserved.-New York Tri-
pune.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

1.-THE President has transferred
John Wilson, principal clerk in the
Land Office, to a chief clerkship in
the Pension office, vice Evans, re-
signed.
The President has rendered the
collectorship of New Orleans to
Christopher Adams, wealthy plan
ter.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

D"What can man do,' asked
a green 'un, when the sheriff is seen
coming up to him with writ in his
hand?"
Apply the remedy" said another
grufly.
Apply the remedy! what kind of
remedy?"
:, "Heeting remedy, you. goose-run
like quarter horse"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
ST.. LoIrls Sent j

Il -, =. ~ LoCiS, SCpL. ~.
but limited business transpired il
the Marketyesterday. Hemp s2@93
Galcna Lieut., 6 %. Small sales O
flour and grain; no change in pricks
). +. Flour 3 5O@3 65 Wheat sra ga
prime 40 cts, Oats, 26@27; PROVISION,
quiet and nothing doing, Groceries
quiet; Potatoes, fair IS; Whiskev
2l@22, Corn, White and Yellow
3s@40; Frcighks, to New Orleans
25@29; Corn and Wheat 8. Lead. 10.
Oats l6, Bacon and Lard 10.
:. LOUISVILLE, 8.
Mrs. Crittenden wife of Gen. Crit
tenden, died this morning at Frank
fort.
., BosToN, Sept. 0.
The Manchester, N. Ii. Mirror
states that a letter was received in
that city from Franklin, announcing
the serious illness of Daniel Webster
The death Of Judhe Woodbury. was
appropriately noticed this morning at
the opening of the U. S. District
Court. Judge Pitman of Rhode Island
the presiding Justice, pronounced a
brief euiogy on the character of the
deceased and adjourned the court
NEw YoRK, Sept. o.
The steamer Florida arrived this
morning from Savannah. When she
reached the Pamper, it was towering
about that port on purpose to be seiz.
ed by the Government. This il a.
the instance of Mr.. Zieger of New
Orleans, who is DESTROYS of testing
the constitutionality of such an act
The Florida reports that, the dis
aster of the expedition is all thrown
on the man who supplied the Pam.
pe,o with coal. He did not put on
Doarc halt the amount ted for.
SO she could not reach her destination
with reinforcements in time.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8.
Col. VIM. Cristie is the new collec-
tor at New Orleans.
-. WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.
1t is stated that by permission Of
the Captain General of Cuba. the
american commissioners had visited
35 Of the prisoners confined at Ha-
vana' for the purpose of gathering
of the Pampero and ex,
petition. Upon conversation with
Capt Kelley, and Lieuts. Grinder and
Baker, ne received the details.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

LAND WARRANTS.-Up to the first in
slant, forty thousand warrants had been issued
under the act of 1850, covering applications
made up to the 25th Of Deer last. The New
York papers of September first advise us that
Mexican warrants were worth sl55, and that
the new warrants were generally unsaleable.
out that some sales were effected at fifty cents
per acre.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
HAL,rax Sent

m -. u, OCPt' q.
The election held on Thursday last.
Tor members of the Legislature, re-
suited in favor of the Liberals, who
have 9 majority in the Assembly,
The result is also favorable to the
construction of the Portland and
Canada railway.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

POLK CoUNTY.-The following gentleman
have been appointed delegates to the State Rail
Read Convention, from Polk county: DR.. A.
\. Hull, jeremiah Church, T. Mitchell, P. NJ
Casady, Chas. B. Darwin, Judge Bates, j. M.
GIiffith, Wesley Redhead, DR.. j. j. Sanders.
Isaac Everett, B. Granger, Chas. W. Freel, and
Thos. McMullen.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
1.-THE Washington correspon.

dent OF the Baltimore Sun says
Senator S. A. Douglas is now in
the City OF New York where he will
remain until he proceeds to Roches-
ter, where he is to deliver the address
to the State Agricultural Fair. The
merchants of New York, propose to
invite HIM to great public dinner
this week. Mr.. Douglass declined a
similar honor when rendered last
spring.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

SfMPATHETIC-The old dry bones of the
wing party, are chattering in delightful glee at
what they hope and suppose to be the final sup
preston OF all effort at Cuban independence.
Such creatures would make most admirable
train-bearers and pimps to the Harlots who
compose the royal house of the degraded Span
iards
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17

u The Wing and Register at Keokuk, announ.
ces that Doct. JESSE Bowen, of this place, is to
be hereafter associated with Mr. HOWELL, in the
management of that paper. In this movement
The Doctor has again disappointed us, as we
were partly persuaded he had abjured politics,
since ne became disguised with Senatorial
rejection. He leaves for Keokuk, We further
understand, in about two weeks,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-09-17
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAnRoAp.

SOUTHERN MICHIGAN RAnRoAp.-
This road is completed to the st.
Joseph river, across the Indiana Line.
The cars now run l59 miles. It is
expected the road will be completed
to South Bend in four weeks, and to
Laporte by November. About 1900
men are at work between the latter
place and this city.-Chicago Jour-
nal.