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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
New Mexican Controversy.

! The statements of Mr. Weightman, the Dele.
! gate from New Mexico. relative to the elections
and his opponent, Col Reynolds, who will con-
test his seat ore pronounced fa'sehoods by tire,
different writers in the Republican A whig
correspondent OF the same paper, denounces
bitterly the conduct and course of Gov Calhoun
and accuses him of prejudicing the Mexicans
against the Americans The writer saws:
am wing, and supporter of the Admin
lstration III all its course in regard to New Mex
leo. An immense majorit~ of Americans in
New Mexico are Wings, but almost unanimous
ly agree In the opinions which have express
sed. So utterly disgusted is every good Wing
in the Territory with the conduct of Calhoun
and his instruments, and so disguised, indeed,
are men of both parties, that not enc in ten of all
the American votes at the late election were
cast for Welghtman, though his opponent is
Democrat. Americans cannot sustain an exc
cutIye officer, or vote for a man as a deleoate tn
Congress, who, to gain party support has well
ded to the most corrupt besotted and malign
influence, which curses New Mexico, and has
pandered to the natural hatred and prejudice of
a bgoted people, against his own race, in order
to obtain votes.
This may seem strong language but let any
honest, clear-headed American go there and
DSt6dy the man and his acts, and he will, as he
'ninsf, agree with If. in The cl sest scrutiny
OF the history of Gov Calhoun's career in New
Mexico, l could detect a pure motive. or an hon.
est act, politically speaking, l would note it
and duly credit it. But INV perceptio, doo, M.
allow me to discern even single motive or act
OF his Excellency which might be considered
unexceptionable.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
A Worlds Fair at New York,

ApropoSal is made in the London papers over
the signature of EDWARD RIDDLE, S Commits
soner and the Austrian Commissioner, to trans.
for to New York the most attractive and valua-
bic portion Of the articles which have been ex.
hibited in the Crystal Palace; and it is stated
that a company has been formed, repre-. ented in
Europe by these two gentlemen. ''to WHOM the
entire management has been entrusted" :, Is
also stated that large b. ,,aino will he erectsd
W new ork, which will be made a bonded
warehouse, for he reception of goods from all
countries, and that the proposed exhibition will
be open on the 18th of April next, about six
months from this date, and continue open for a
period of four months
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

IRELASp--A Dublin letter in the Limerick
Chronicle supplies the following statistics in
reference to the immigration from the former
port:
Talking of immigration, it is idle to ask
Where Wilt cnd?' Why it is only beginning
In the Liffey this moment there are three YES
sells advertised to sail this week--the Coronet
Roche, Brothers) an admirable ship, capable
of accommodating comfortably 800 passengers
the Samuel, DANES Miley,) also about 500
and another shy looking craft rather the worse
for wear, which has been christened the Brit
ish Queen, belonging to a third house Here
then, this very week nearly 1000 people will
leave this port alone direct for the Model Re
public But this affords a very imperfect idea
of the depopu ating drain which is going on,
and which is fast causing Ireland literally to
sink into the bosom of the Atlantic We have
from this port alone, either direct TO America
or via Liverpool, an exodus of the Irish people
to the tune of at least 1000 every week. A
close observing friend who returned this morn.
ing from tour in Tipperary, Limerick and
Z are, assures me that if the current of migra-
ton proceeds in the present full aud rapid
flood. Ireland, if inhabited at all in five wears
hence, will not be peopled by Irishmen-at
least as far as the south and west are concern.
ed"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
EasaR Consequences of Folly

An occurrence, which happend at a young la
dies seminary in New York, is mentioned in
the Times of that city, which presents another
PROOF OF the folly of indul ing in the thought
less practice OF attempting to frighten others.
TWO OF the young ladies of the institution wero
engaged in their own room, conversnp unon
the science OF anatomy, in the course of which
one OF them proceeded to relate some experience
she mad formerly acquired in desectine room,
just as the conversation reached this point,
the door OF the room opened and another of the
inmates OF the seminary entered with slow and
solemn tread, having a white sheet wranped
aoout hef form, and her face powdered to per-
fect whlteness, her jet black hair, ewes and eve
orows' presenting contrast which gave a start s.
ing iiFidhess to her ghost-llke countenance-
ne lady Who was relating her experience, as
already stated is said to be mentally superior
to any OF her clase-mate, and noted for ha,r
strength of mind and freedom from nervonS,asS
and absurd sensibility. So sudden. however
was the approach of the figure, lust at mo-
'heht when her mind was least prepared for
anything associated with thoughts of the dead.
that upon behoIdns the apparation she fell
senseless to the floor, and awoke {, the scenes
around her only to show her anxious attendants
that reason had fled and left sad tokens Of tho
mental wreck. AT last accounts no cba,oe
was discoverablc in the distressing symptoms
OF the unfortunate girl, and there is but little
encouragement to hope that reason will ever
resume Its seat This occurrence, of course,
has produced much distress, both in the semi.
nary and in the families of the respective mar.
ties.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
BENNETT gnins to Prayer for the
Fate SVhis Party.

The last New York Herald contains the fol-
lowing:
WHAT ARE THE WIGS CONG TO Do?-The
wings are in a bad way. In Ohio and Penn.
Sy!vana, where they rallied upon General
Scott they terribly swamped; in Virginia where
they hung out the banner of Fl lmore and the
Union, they are defeated horse, foot Dragons,
artillery, and baggage wagons; in New York,
where they mixed up Scott, Fillmore. Seward,
and Webster, Union and DiSuniop, the consti
tuition and The higher law, and the canals, all
together, they have lost ground, and nothin ?
saved them from utter destruction but the ca
mails And in this city, where they endorsed
the Fugitive Slave Law, they are entirely too
late to come to tea in the tea ROOM There is
yet solitary chance in Observation-Disclosures
last chance; for if Massachusetts, on the tenth
OF November fails to stand up to Mr. Webster.
the case is Outlines up; and Scott, Fillmore,
and Webster-the trio; the hero of Mexico, the
expounder of the constitution, and the execu-
tor of the Fugitive Law, will all be laid up to
dry; and in their last extremity, they and the
wing party may be compelled to turn to
Henry Clay. They have had nothing but bad
luck since they betrayed and des ertcd him -
Now it is the eleventh hour; yea, it is ha f
past eleven; but still he may save them ON
Union platform. Men and brethren let us watch
and pray.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
A Prosperous Country.

The New York Erpyess-a laadino WL;o No
perm the following summary. pays high
tribute to the wisdom and beneficial operation
oil Democratic policy, under which the country
Is now progressing-th people having by their
'o'eS' refused to give Wing administration
the power to change the admirable system of
their predecessors, and the constitution of the
Government having wisely provided that " hig
President, without the aid of the legislative
branches, cannot exercise the law-makinr or
law-ehanging power. Says the E1yress:
" / he entire revenues for the fiscal wear end
ing June 50, 1851, will exceed the estimates bv
i've millions of dollars, and will reach includin,
the receipts of California for part of the past
and the whole of the present fiscal YEAR, fRy
millions Of dollars. OF this sum $4,000 900 will
be credited to California, and SIS 900 900, at
least, to the Atlantic ports; and of this SIS 000
00O New y ork will have received an enormous
amonnt-the revenue collected here for only
nine months of the year being 24,375,Ol2.
"ihe receipts from the sales of the public
lands will exceed the estimates by about $780,
oOO and will reach for the entire wear about
S2,5Oo,G00! And this Notwithstanding the
safes through land bounties, land scrip, dc.
he Land Office, some days since, had returns
of sales exceeding 81 900 900, and many heavy
returns OF sales We're TO come ill.,
Nothing could indicate in so marked man.
her as these returns the extraordinary prosper
ity OF the country. We expected the revenues
from imports would be. as they are, large be-
yond all precedent; but we did not think. with
all the competition there was in the market.
'he iahd sales by government could possibly
reach the amount We have reliably ment med"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
France.
FORMATION l. MINISTRY.

FORMATION "a MINISTRY.
Try Jay, Oct. %, IL AN.
The Mon'teur annoui4 les the new ministry as
follows:
Mr. Corbin, (Attorn1 General of the Court
of Appeals) Minister Of Justice
NJ. Turgot, ancient Peer of France) Foreign
Affairs.
F. G. Firand, (member of the Instituted Pub.
lie Instructions
NJ D. De Thorigeny, former Advocate Cen
eral OF the Court of Appeals of Paris Minis
ter of Interior
NJ DeCasabianca, Commerce.
NJ D'Acrasse, Public Works
General st. Armand, War.
NJ A Fortoul, Marine.
NJ Blourel, inspector General of Fnance)
Minister of Finance.
M Giraud performs the functions of Minis
ter of Justice, in the absence of NJ Corbin.
NJ. Target, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is
charged with the Finances in the absence of NJ
Blondel Maupas, perfect OF the House.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

The COMMISSIONER AND THE GRANr.-The pa
pers of the Des Moines, Wing and Democratic
unite their civilizations over the obtaining OF
1.-THE entire grant and render their joint tribnte
the Commissioner, Gen Nan AntMerp. : let
ter from the Hon Reverdy johnson presenting
his claim upon the gratitude of our citizens for
his good Offices is going the rounds of the press
We feel grateful to the distinguished author for
his active friendship in our behalf, and have nc
doubt that his influence was ,aost efficient
aid The credit of success and the thanks oil
the State are principally and directly due how
ever, to the Commissioner of Public Works
His industry, energy. and good management
achieved the favorable result, and it will bt
sael trem our extracts from the eastern papers
that the efficiency of his services has been
rightly estimated broad.-Keokuk Dispatch.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
Oar Surveyor General.

The editor Of The Fairfield Ledger (Whig,
dares to talk ont like man, about Surveyor
General Sargent in giving his surveying con.
tracts to editors and favorites We take few
detached sentences from an article of the same
tenor.
We at that time ccnsured the Surveyor Gen
eral for giving contracts to political favorites
regardless of their qualifications to discharge
the duties imposed upon them by such appoint.
ment"
"At that time the business of our remarks was
acknowledged. but the foundation was denied.
How is it now? Why, the administration of Gen.
sargent mas become notorious for political aporiis,
and yet not one of these papers dare to raise
their voice against And why? For an answer,
see list of deputy surveyors"
And here is pretty good offset to the non
sense of Delazon Smith about Senator JONES'
Pretty good wing testimony!
"We will not, however,say that there is DOS
itively corruption in the official conduct of Gen
Sargent, but we will say that there is as much as
there was during Jones adminstration-tbere
are the same Evidences Of corruption, ONLY IN TWO
FOLD DEGREE, and it is well known that Gen
Jones has been accused of corruption by the
wing party of this and the adjoining State"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

Az INTERREGNuM The State of Mississippi
is without an executive head at al When
Gov Quitman resigned his office, to run as the
secession candidate, the President of the Sen
ate. Mr. Guon, became Governor. He continu-
ed to discharge his official duty until the 4th of
November, when his term of office as Senator
having expired, he came to the conclusion that
he would no longer be Governor. The State is
therefore, without Governor In this ex-
igemcy, 10. Bell, Secretary of State, has issued
proc amation calling special session of the
Senate to choose President, who shall per-
form the duties of Governor, until Gen Foute is
regularly inaugurated.
But all the trouble does not terminate here;
for all the regular terms of the court must elapse
in consequence of the want of Sheritf~. The
Sherilfs were elected at the late election, bit
they have not been qualified, because there is
no Governor to approve the bond. The same
difficulty will occur to many other officers in
the State.-Republican.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

Succrss OF THE ILLINOIS Loan From the
money article in the N. Y. Tribune. of the Stl
inst. we take the following gratifying informa
ton of the success of Messrs. Walker aud Neal
in London concerning the loan of SIG 1000, 900
for the completion of the great Illinois Central
Railroad:
passenger by the last steamer states that
Just before he left London he was told that Mr.
Walker and Mr.. Neal had met with very good
success in their negotiations in regard to Hi.
nois Central Railroad bonds; that the list 0.
takers reached 81 600, 900 leaving but $4,000
900 of TIE Sl5,00o,0 900 needed by the company
L, be subscribed.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
WASHINGTON November. Ia p ,

The Republic this morning contains note
from Capt. Long from the steamer Mississippi,
together with an extract of letter to him from
kossuth. Capt Long asserts that nothing but
the most pleasant intercourse passed between
them. The letter from kossuth is most enthu.
siastic in expressions of gratitude. and con.lu-
DIES as follows: MAY the blessings of God
prosper, and happiness attend you aud your
gallant officers and crew, wherever they may
go"
Instructions have been sent to Judge Sharkey
to proceed immediately to Havana, and to take
action upon the case of Mr.. Thrasher, to de-
mand his immediate release, or his trial as an
American citizen
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
From the Boston Post.
Democratic Success in Recent Exec
tiOsss.

very tall and stately pyramid has been bull
ded by the democrats. Within few DAYS the
noble states of PENNSYLVANIA and ONO have
been added The verdicts of these two states
announce that the nominee of the democracy
must be the next president. CALIFORNIA, Lou
isIANA, GEORGIA, MARYLAND New JERSEY ,Mrcur-
GAN, MIsslss rrI, and even DELAWARE, pronounce
for the democracy and the Union by an aggre.
gate majority of MORE THAN FIFTY THOU
SAND. New York shows immense gains in
the popular branch Of the legislature. the as
sembly, in which the democrats have cut down
the large wing majority of &c to nothing. New
ork city has been redeemed from the corrunt
hands OF the Wigs; Francis r. Ti.lou is elec.
ted recorder by 1900 majority over F. A. Tall
madse; Thomas j. Oakley and Joseph s. Bos
worth, democrats, are chosen judges of the su-
Preme court of the city. Albany. too, has re-
pudiated the rule of the wings. The majority
for the state ticket is not SO decided as could
have been wished but will doubtless turn out
quite equal to the telegraph reports. If Wis
consn has been lost to the democrats, it is bv
coalition of the wings with the free sellers and
abolitonists of all sorts. That is game that
can hardly be played in tho presidential cleo
ton.
The pure democratic majority for state pris-
on inspector was 2470 in New York city, the
Union party having nomination for that
office.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
Boston, Nov. 10, =. NJ.
ANCE

BosroN, Nov. 10, r NJ
FRANCE
PARIS, Thursday-The Globes correspon.
dent is confident that there will be a comprom.
Use between the President and the majority OF
the Assembly.
Business IS duh and the prospects gloomy
nearly eli orders in the hands of manufacturers
have been suspended.
The Socialists are furious against Kossuth,
but fear to give full expression to their senti
ments, least they might Injure their cause.
PARIS, Friday, MIR. Corbyn has refused
to accept the office of Attorney General
The new Cabinet gives great dissatisfaction
and it is expected that some of the ministers
VIII retire before the meeting of the Assembly.
General Armand, Minister of War, had issu
ed the following order of the day:
"Soldiers-The public calls me your head
the honor is great, and the task will I've easy if
you but remain as you are, united under the
laws OF duty; in every place where order is
weakened and public peace menaced, the hon
est peop'e turn their eyes and seek you. Never
was cause more sacredly entrusted to men
more worthy to defend it. Forget not that in
difficult times the army prevents, bv mere en-
ergy of attitude, the disorders which it would
rePress by employing force Let us carry mill
tary honor SO high, that, in the midst of the
elements of dissolution which ferment around
us, it may appear as the means of safety to me-
naced society"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

CUBA AND THE UNITED SrArEs-SpASIsH PRo-
rosAL MISUNDERSTANDING Nov. l0--Mr
Webster has rejected the proposition of the
Spanish government madethrough its minister
here for the set Element of the late difficulties
about Cuba,and for better understanding be-
tween the two countries The proposition was
for the American government to invite the
Spanish consul to return to New Orleans, to
bring him in national vessel and to salute
the Spanish flag over him, and further to re-
store the value of the property of the consul
and of the Spanish citizens of New Orleans,
which was destroyed by the rioters In case
this proposition should be rejected, the minis
ter was instructed to demand his passport and
return. OF course NJ. Caldron de la Barca is
in diplomatic category New York Tribune.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

POLOGETIC.-Owing to press of other
matters, the editorial department of the Repor.
ger has necessarily been entirely neglected this
week. We have endeavored, however, TO keep
our readers advised of current events, by draw
ing the more literally upon our exchanges. As
we are not fond of apologizing for any seeming
derei'ction Of duty to our patrons, We shall,
once for all. request their indulgence for week
or two, by which time a permanent arrange.
ment will be made, which will, as far as posi-
bic, provide against similar occurrence in the
future
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
massachusetts Election.

BosToN, Nov IL.
Returns from nearly all the towns in the
State, are as follows:
Winthrop, Wing 1850
boutwell,, Democrat d2,7s2
Palfrey. Free Soil ss 500
The result last year was
Briggs, Wing 5G,s7G
Boutwell, Democrat 26 900
Palfrey, Free Soil $3.50
Mr.. Winthrop falls short nearly 5000 of an
election.
The coalition has probably elected Is Sena.
tors III Middesex, in Franklin, in Berl
shire, ? in Plythmouth The wings have elect
cd in Suffolk, 9 in Hampshire, 2 in Barnsta.
be, in Nantucket and Dukes. II in all.
There is probably no choice of l in Essex.
IN Hamrden, in Berkshire, in Norfolk,
and in Bristol.
The character of the House of Representa-.
hves depends on the elections in towns where
there has been no choice OF the House of Rep
rescntatives, III wings; III Coalition; and 1852
Democrats
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

BnIDGiNG THE MISSISSIPPI THE bridge 20 be
built over Rock river, lettings for the contract
of which are advertised in this paper. is of the
the same length as the proposed bridge over the
Mississippi river at this point. that is i4oO feet.
Something of the size Of the Rock river bridge
may he Judged from this fact, well as that of
the bridge required to span the Mississippi, so
feet above high water, from Rock Island to the
Bluffs of Davenport Davenport Gazette.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
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atya Unaue between the Uni
ted Statesv Great Britain to preserve the
neutrality of the Nicaragtan territory, and by
the terms of which both Great Britain and the
United States bound themselves to relinquish
all right of sovereignty over Nicaragua, Costa
RIca, the Mosquito coast, and every other part
of Central America-has been violated .flapraut.
ly VIC ated by Great Britain and that too with
out remonstrance SO far as the world is in
| formed.
Great Britain has recently continued the
same acts of aggression upon Central America
as she had perpetrated previous to the ratitica-
ton OF tase compact known as the CLAYTON
Treaty.
fartisans will view the duty of the Executive
in an emergency like this from different and
directly opposite points of view, but we trust
that no party will be found ready to submit
tact!y to an inflictian of such insults as the
violation OF treaties to which the United States
have become party, and for the maintenance
OF which their honor is pledged and their cha
racter as anaton compromised Great Britain.
neither by the treaty nor bv other RIGHT tban
that OF usurpa'ion, has the least show of excuse
Tor setting up her authority over any part of
entra America and if the United States will
at this late day allow foreign power to usurp
the dominion of any portion of this continent
especially after the right to do SO has been sol
EMMY disclaimed, the Federal Government has
lost much of its pristine character. Should
TINS government remain passive to the recent
act of aggression perpetrated by Great Britain
upon the Central American States. our country
WI. stand before the governments and people
oil the world as an accessory to the aggression,
or as an etfete and pusillanimous power.-Du-
buque Herald.