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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
Progress Of the Work upon the
New Code.

In view Of the great anxiety which is
fel. as 10 the probability of the New Code
going into effect previous TO the August
election, we would state, that we have
been Atraining every nerve for the last
two months TO accomplish this mucls.to-
be-desired object. Twenty-icur hands
are now employed upon the printing and
binding of this work exclusively, and our
presses run day and night, being provided
with double sets Of hands. But for an
unavoidable delay, we should have been
done with the printing now; as it is, that
portion Of the work will be done in about
two weeks, giving us time to bind the
copies required by the first Of June in
the act.
BY dint Of three trips 10 ST. Louis, we
succeeded, about six or seven weeks ago
in making contract with the proprietor
of one of the best binderies Of that city
to do the work here-we being unwilling
to have any portion Of the job done out Of
the State. In pursuance of this contract,
the work Of pressing and folding the
sheets has been progressing vigorously
for The last few weeks.
Nothing which money could do, has
been left undone by us to expedite this
work, short as the time was set by the
Gen. Assembly in which almost the en-
tire responsibility of giving vitality to the
new Code. was thrown upon our should.
ers. We now feel confident OF our abil-
ity to complete the work in tme--the
more SO as the work is likely to he COM
pressed to but little over 600, instead Of
700 pages, as at first anticipated.
Mr.. WOODWARD, the superintendent oil
the publication, has adopted the modern
plans of getting up the volume; one of
which is to number the TILES, Chapters,
and Sections, throughout the entire body Of
the Code. These things together with
the manner in which he is getting up the
Index, will, we doubt not, be highly pop
ular, especially with the members of the
Bar. As to the paper, typographical en-
ecution, and general appearance of the
work, we do not hesitate to say that it is
equal to the Statutes of any of the othe,
States-an opinion in which we are sus
tanned by every one who has passed ar
opinion upon the job. We purchased
seven tons of finer quality of linen book
paper, than could be had in the western
market, and are likely to have some fifty
reams over.
Inanswer to the many applications for
copies, which are being made to us, we
would say that, though we are striking off a
few extra copies, we cannot supply orders
from individuals until the entire edition
printed for the State is delivered. Indeed,
we cannot do so, without breach OF faith,
inasmuch as the State has adopted the
policy of re-imbursing itself for por-
ton of the expense of publication through
the sale Of part of the copies. The
best way, therefore is, to purchase Of the
county Clerks, into whose hands they are
to be put for sale.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
wit from ssPunch,s Almn..c,. ),

Where are we most likely 10 find H..
SKY blue3 The nearer we get to the
milky way. ~
Why is man who has Just carried h;s
carpet bag on shore from a steambost
like an owner Of the soil? Because he
is possessed Of landed property.
why is comet more like a doc than
a Dog start Because the comet 6.. cot
"a tail and the Dog star hasn't.
How Can man who has no wings. be.
said to be "winged" in an affair OF huner
Because, in going to fight a duel, he
makes a goose of himself.
Why do the patent laws tend to pro-
mote discovery? Because they tax in.
vention.
When has scruple more weight than
a dram? When conscience makes tee.
totalier refuse thimple full Of brandy.
fin heir Of law.-.A gentleman who in
herits an estate which is thrown into
chancery.
Table Of Interest. The dinner table.
Sad State Of Medicine. The most hon.
est medical man is generally so far a hyp--
ocrite that his profession is unaccompan--
led by practice,
a Legal Conreyanc.-The police van.-
Hint on Peyspective. -The vanishing
point is that in which gentleman in diE-
ficulties beholds sheriff's officer.
Consolation for Pain in The Side
A stitch in time saves nine.
To mend Sherry. Have sherry cob<
Ter.
ParadoricaI Experiment. eiver
Of lecture on natural philosophy en-
hausting bis receiver.
Ladies ColIege.-It is to be regretted
that this valuable institution cannet offer
Fellowships TO ladies qualified to take the
degree Of Mistress of Hearts.
Logic for Loose Fish.-Punctualit is
the soul Of business; therefore, punctuali-
ly is not material.
Cheap Cure for all Diseases. to
be treated with like is the principle of
Homeopathy. OF course, therefore, ho-
mepathic doctors expect only homepath-
ic fees.
Mniiory Conuiviolity.-"Now then
gentlemen, suppose we have drain, as
tie commissioner Of Sewers said to the
Court Of Aldermen.
n Hint from Hats.-It may be consid-
cred sign Of the times that the wide
awake is superceding the nap.
I Notes Of .Eronauts. Take care that
the companion Of your aerial voyage are
good natured fellows, as the worst thing
that can happen to people in balloon is
to fall out
| Judicious Investment. certain en-
terpr,sing capitalist bought The Vestiges
of Creation, because he had heard it con-
tanned some deep speculaticns.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

Small Por.-We learn from the St.
Louis Republican Of the 18th ult., that
the small pox is raging with fearful VIC
lence among the violence among the Sioux
Indians, Of the Upper Missouri, in the
vicinity Of Fort Pierre and Medicine
Creek. Several hundred are reported to
have died Of the c ,ntsgious disease. 1t is
likewise extending down the river, and
had made Its appearance among Iowa's,
and Sacs and Foxes.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

Weaving in Iron. Strange as the idea
NAV seem, it is no less strange than true.
that iron Of thickness that would make
il appear impossible that it could be work
ed by any other agency than the forge,
the anvil, and the hammer, is now, by the
aid OF new and powerful machinery, wo.
ven into the most beautiful patterns, and
the designs varied with almost the same
facility as in the weaving OF carpet or a
table-cover. The specimens that we
have seen excel in beauty and finish any
iron railing that we have ever seen, and
do not cost more than half the ordinary
cost of even cast-iron railing. Many Of
the first-class counting houses and Offices
in New York are nowlfitted up with this
railing, in preference to any uther hereto.
fore or at present in use. The uses Of
the invention, however, are not confined
to ratings, as the most tasteful verandahs,
window gratings, garden fences, SC, are
! made by it. The coal-miners of Penn
sylvania prefer it above all other modes
TOR their screens. Charleston and New
Orleans each have parks enclosed with it,
and many of the rich southerners have
their flower Conservatives enclosed in the
same manner. In fact, wherever it has
been Introduced, it has come into almost
unlimited favor. The peculiar advantage
it possesses over all other kinds Of railing
| is, tina, in its manufacture the rods or
wires are so crimped that in the weaving
process they are crossed in manner that
one binds the other, thus giving mutual
support to the whole, that renders it more
durable than worktwenty times its weight
made in the old way.
Mr.. John Wickersham, the ingenious
! inventor, also manufactures superior
articles of iron-wire farm fences, that
cost but little, will last man his lifetime
and are easily constructed. In thinly
wooded countries they will come into ia.
pid demand, as they already are in many
parts Of Europe. Add To these one more
article. Mr.. Wickersham manufacture,
a bedstead of iron. SO constructed that il
can be shut up during the day time, ant
will require but few inches of room from
the wall out, is bug proof and easily man.
aged. We think his store is worthy F.;
visit from those who visit the city oil New
Nork. albany Register.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
IT. The Greenvile Southern Patri

IL The Greenvile Southern Patriot
says: we know of some gentlemen Of
wealth and worth who are about leaving
South Carolina, on account of the continue
ed political turmoil and warfare with the
General Government, which characterizes
her. If she persists in her mad scheme
OF secession, her best citizens will leave
her in droves, and move, as one told " q
few days since, into the United Statea.',
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

1.-THE Sacramento Transcript contains
the particulars OF the great fire al Nevads
City on 'he night of the llth Of March.
1t originated in bowling ally, and is sup
p 'sed TO be the work OF ON incendiary.
The names of the eighty-two proprietors
OF business houses, who were burned Out
are given. l50 buildings were destroy
ed, and one man RAISING. Loss estimated
at $l 100000.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

10 In 1896 the consumption of spirit
uous liquors, beer and wine. In the Uni.
ted States. was computed-st six hundred
and twenty-three millions Of gallons, and
in 1850 at FIVE hundred and eighty-three
millions of gallons decrease in fourteen
years Of forty millions Of gallons, notwith-
standing the vast increase Of population.
This IS encouraging to the friends Of tenn
perance.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

: Straw Ball" Boiled eggs for the law-
yers and acorns for the people!" and such
like EXPLANATIONS, until sumo one sung
out, ssTar and feather the old fellow!"
when the judge thot' il prudent to iva.
NOSE the ranch'' until the excitement
should get below fever heat.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

The Screen Neepers. All haae heard o.
them but few know What IL n,eans. The sto-
ny Of, the Seven Sleepers is the most ro-
mantle Of Legends of the Church. II is
as follows:
"When the Emperor Decirs prosecuted
the Christians, seven noble youths Of
Ephesus concealed themselves in spa
cious cavern, on the side of an adiacen,
mountain, where they were doomed Ia
perish by the tyrant, who gave orders that
the entrance should be secured by pile
Of stone: They Immediately fell into a
deep slumber, which was most miracu-
lousy prolonged, without injnring the
powers Of life during the period OF one
hundred and eighty years. A, the end OF
that time, the slaves of Adolus, to whom
the inheritance Of the mountain had des-
cen1ed, removed the stones to supply ma
terials for some rustic edifice. The light
of the sun darted into the cavern, and the
Seven Sleepers were permitted to awake.
Soon after rising fir m their sleep, which
they thought had lasted only few hours,
they were pressed by the calls Of hunger,
and resolved that Jamblicus, one of their
number, should return to the city, and
purchare bread for the use of himself and
companions. The youth, if we may still
employ that appelation, could no longer
recognize the once familiar aspect of his
native courtry, and the surprise was in
creased by the appearance of large cross
triumphantly erected over the gate o.
Ephesus. His singular dress and ohse-
lete language COMPOUNDED the baker, to
whom he offered the ancient medal Of
Decius as the current coin of the empire;
and Jamblicus, on suspicion of having a
secret treasure, was dragged before the
Judge. Their mutual inquiry produced
the amazing discovery that two centuries
were already elapsed since Jamblicus and
his companions had escaped from the rage
Of a Pagan tyrant. The Bishop of Ephe-
sus, the clergy, The magistrate, the peo-
pie and it is said the Emperor Theodusius
himself, FASTENED to visit the cavern Of the
Seven Sleepers, who related their story,
bestowed their benediclirn, and the same
instant peacefully expired.-Mrs. jamie.
son.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

Scientific agriculture. Prof. Mapes ed
itor Of the Working Farmer, has raised
1900 bushels OF parsnips per acre, 9OC
bushels of carrots per acre, and 800 bush.
els OF turnips per acre, on his farm in N
Jersey, by proper preparation Of the soil
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

p The N. Y. Tribune of the Oath,
says. it is estimated that the emigrants ar
rived at that port in the last ten days had
with them over half million of dollars in
specie.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

wheedle him in manner disgraceful to
himself and mischievous to US, Whenever
there is an advantage at stake. His only
errand out seems to be private specula-
ton on the strength Of government funds,
which lie is prosecuting to the extent OF
his VIGOROUSLY unscrupulous propens'ties
for public plumber.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

Irhe St. Louis papers of last Friday
and Saturday are filed with the opinions
of the Supreme Court Judges in reference
to the grea. tax case. These opinions do
not seem to satisfy either OF the parties.
In fact they are IS diverse, il not ambig-
uous, that the editors there n hardly
tell anything about their effect. There
is an evident want Of agreement on the
part OF all three OF the judges. What the
citizens of our state are most interested
in lis to know whether the tax Of twenty
cents on every hundred dollars worth OF
our produce stored at St. Louis, is to be
continued or. not. From the last para
graph in the following, which we take
from the Republican, we infer that it is.
Like the Republican, We think there is
too much vtrbiage, and a great want OF
perspicnity in these opinions.
The License Question.-We shall wait
until we canlread the opinions delivered by
the Judges Of the Supreme Court, on the
License question, before we undertake to
say what has been decided. A much
less space devoted 10 the law Of the ques-
ton, would, we doubt not, have presented
j, in clearer light to the public. We
avail ourselves, however, Of the earliest
opportunity to correct an error into
which we were led yesterday, in regard
to Judge Napton's position on the ques-
ton. Judge Napton, we understand,
authoritatively, does not ''concur" with
Judge Birch in any part of his decision:
he does no, believe the Merchants License
Law s'unconstitutional,' but takes the OPP
posite ground, and contends that it is con-
and he wishes his opinion to
be known and judged of, only through
written argument which he has deliver
ed. This srgumen. will be published to-
morrow or next DAY.
Our county Collector, it will be seen
by notice in this paper, is proceeding
to act upon the decision OF the Court, and
to llect the License 7ar authorized by
the law Of l849-twenty percent, upon
the value Of every hundred dollars worth
of merchandise received for sale by .apy
merchant or grocer-and no more.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

1t WILDE recollected that the'Rspublican at.
tenptedto excitesec,ional prejudice against
Col. Benton in this vicinity, through the
publication of an anonymous communica-
ton from Fairfield, stating that COL BEN.
TON and his friends were representing to
the people of Jefferson county, that he
was favorable to the removal of the main
branch of the State University to Fair
field. To this electioneering story Col.
BENTON gave the lie direct, when the Re-
publican reiterated the charge, and said
that its statements was made upon the
authority Of DANIEL RIDER, of Jefferson.
Not believing even this portion of the
Republicans get off, Col. R.~ ron addrs.s.
ed MIR. RIDER note upon the subject, to
which he received the following reply
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
The Press and the Printer.

If there is any one engine more potent
for veal or for woe than all others il is the
press; and if there is any one man to
whom society is under greater obligations
than anyothcr it is the printer. What is
it that gives impulse and vitality to every
movement that may be set on foot, for the
benefit and improvement society? What
is it that produces concert and harmony Of
action among the community. where it is
necessary that there should be unity OF
feeling and effort, to ensure success? The
answer is plain; it is the influence Of the
press. Is it necessary, or thong expe
dent that railroad should be construc-
ted between certain points? Let but The
press along those termini and along the
proposed line speak in favor Of the work,
and it is half accomplished. Do the farm
\ ers want n plank road from their homes
to market? let the press take the matter in
hand, and the company is forthwith form
ed and the work commenced. Is any i'm
provement needed in the city or in the
country? let the press call for it with lis
'rumpet-tongue and the call is certain 10
be responded to. Does the cause of edu-
cation anguish? let the press be heard
reconnting the benefits and the blessings
of educating the rising generation, and de-
picing the evils Of ignorance, and the
mental and moral atmosphere. soon be-
comes renovated and purified. u short
wherever the press m,intains high moral
and intellectual tone, there will be found
an intelligent industrious and virtuous
people. The question now recurs. who
is it that works and controls this mighty
engine? while the answer comes ND from
thousands or presses, all over the land, in
every city, town and hamlet. i, is the prin.
ter. And TO him is due the gratitude oi
millions Of those to whose happiness he
ministers by his daily and nightly tolls
Burlington Telegraph.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
An Accom- nloda.ing Judge.

The following anecdotes are told in
Governor Folds History Of Illinois:
In,hose days iron 1918 to l83O) JUS
tice was administered in the courts with
on: much show, parade or ceremony. The
Judges were gentlemen Of sense and
learning, who had their courts mostly in
log houses, or in the bar-rooms Of taverns
fitted up for that purpose, with tempo
rary bench for Judges, and chairs and
benches for the lawyers and jurors. A,
the first Circuit Court in Washington
county, by Judge John REYNOLDS, on
opening the court the Sheriff went on. in
TO tie court yard and said to the people,
Boys come in, our John is going 10 hold
court This was the proclamation for
opening the court. In general the Judges
were ayerse to deciding qustions Of law.
They did no! like the responsibility Of
offending one or the other parties. They
preferred to submit everything they could
to be decided by the jury. l knew one
who, when asked for instructions to the
jury on points Of law, would rub his head
and the sides Of his face with his hands
and say to the lawyers, 'why, gentlem en-
the jury understand it; they need no in
struction, no doubt they will do justice.
This same Judge presided at court in
which man named Green was convicted
for murder, and it became his unpleasant,
duty to pronounce sentence upon the cul-
prit. He called the prisoner before him
and said to him, MIR. Green, the jury
say you are guilty Of murder, and the law
says you are to be hung. l want you and
all your friends down on Indian creek Ia
know that it is not who condemn you;
it is the jury and the law. Mr.. G. wha.
time would you like to be hung3 The
law allows you time for prsparation,' Mr.
Green said, May It please your honor
am ready at any time; those who kill the
body have no power 10 kill the SOUL
My preparation is made, and ! an
ready at any time the court pleases >
The Judge replied, MIR. Green, it is q
very serious matter to be hung; it can
happen TO a man but once in his life, ant
you had better take all the time you Cal
get. Mr.. Clerk, look at the almanac ant
see whether this day four weeks come.
ON Sunday. The clerk looked as dlrec
ted, and reported that that day four weeks
came on Thursday. Them said tn.
Judge, MIR. Green, the court will Civ,
you only to this day four weeks The
case was prosecuted by James Turney
the Attorney General, who, interposet
and said: 'May it please the court, Oh oc
casions of this sort it is usual Tor court.
to pronounce formal sentance; to remiho
the prisoner Of his perilals condition; t.
reprove him for his guilt, and to war;
him against the judgment in the world t
come To which the Judge replied
ooh Mr.. Turney, Mr.. Green understand
the whole matter; he knows he has got L
be hung; you understand it, Mr.. Green
don't you?' yes said the prisoner
Then, Mr.. Sheriff, let the prisoner b,
remanded and adjourn court
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
Fairfield, Iowa, April 26, 1851.

Thos. II. Benton, Jr. Esq:
DEAR SIR: Your favor of the Oath
inst, enclosing several handbills, one of
them issued by yourself on the 7th inst.
and the other being the reply Of DR.. Bal
lard of the Iowa Republican, has been re-
ceived and read; and in reply to your in
quiry, have to say, that nersr made the
statement attributed TO me in the letter orer
the signature Of jefferson coaaty," pub
lished in the Iowa Republican of the End
inst. Very respectfully,
Your ob'dt servant,
DANIEL RIDER,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-12

SATURDAY, January ll-of. M.
There nothing In the stock market to-day.
Prices pretty well sustained, but the trsnsse-
Mons not large. The heavy payments Into the
Custom House, account Of duties, begin TO alarm
some Of those who deeply involved In the stock
operations Of the day holders and apprehsnsisns
entertained that the market win fall OF much
rapidly than will be comfortable 1t 10 impossible at
this early period 70 form idea Of what the mports
tions during the spring likely to be- The proba-
bity Ia that they will be large We have control
over the importations this side Of the Atlantic,
There are many goods sent out foreign account
and put upon the market through auction houses
that no LEGAL influence, but q stringent money
ket regulate in any way the importstions. There
b an impression abroad that markets hold out
great Inducements for shipments Of goods the large
receipts OF gold from California, the general pros
perity Of the country the high prices current for
great staple product ell tend to give impetus to
imports aAd swell our indebtedness to the manufse
tuners Of Europe
The amount Of coal transported on the Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad during the week ending January
u was T2S TONS previously this year 15o5To tons
total, IFS 2oe tons Same time last year s71l3 tons
Increase this year, lisa tons.
The committee appointed BY the late Railroad Con-
veuton in Pennsylvania to solicit stock TO the pre-
posed route along the River Lehgh to rsmsqua, have
met with very good success. The amount Of stock
subscribed In Lehigh county, will reach at least
S3oos0 We learn that the road will ainly be built
snd that part Of the will be put under contract
before MAY next.