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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-08-13

WOOL! WOOL!
IN 000LBS. of we'll washed wool wanted
lU,UVU for which will pay the highest
prices for. II. W. FYFFE
June 4, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-08-13

i MS CdDl0 Is IfduSHt Will ltdTlul
suggestions for English destiny
Twenty years ago the population of
these States was one half that of the
United Kingdom; it is now nearly
80 per cent, and in the last ten years
the population of the United King
dom has increased only 1920, if
the army, navy, &C., are included in
both returns. The aggregate increase
was as follows:
Inhabitants Emigrated. Increase
1881 to 1871, 1897 ,692 1894 3,750,O07
ls4l to 1851 >. J. 1903 900 l,6s4,s93 l.9es,ll2
Ifthe births among 81 ,OOO, 900 were
no more than among "a ,OOO, 900, then
there has been an accelerated de-
struction of life equal to 100000
souls; and this Notwithstanding the
government borrowed $40,OOO,OOO to
aid in supporting the poor, and the
considerable quantities that were con-
tributed by other countries. The en-
igration has been from the most Wig
orous portion Of the people, and y
100000 were from Ireland; conse-
quently those who remain are in
greater proportionate degree decrepit,
old and sick, and, as whole, the
mass is far less able to Withstand an
other short harvest in the coming ten
years. Exclusive of Ireland, the pop
ulation of Great Britain has increas-
ed two millions, and compares with
the white population Of the United
States thus;
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-08-13

"On Clinton Street, south side the Square
In a frame house and always there's
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-08-13

q FAKKELL'S GENUINE ARABIAN
IL. Linimcnt il q most extraordinary mesli.
cine. the truth Of which Is placed beyond doubs
by the vast sales of the article, and the many
cures being daily performed by it, which pre-
viously had resisted all other medicines and
the skill Of the best hysicians in tho word -
It is composed Of balsams, extracts and gums
peculiar to Arabia-possessing in a conccntra-
ted form. all their stimulating. Anoslyne. pen.
Grating unctnous and revalsiye properties.
and the same which, ages ago. were used BY
the "Sons Of the Desert" with such miraculous
success. in curing the diseases u both man
and beast.
Read the following Remarkable Cures, which
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-08-13

Short life and California risks taken q this
agency at extra rates.
ANSON HART, Agent.
May %, 1850. Iowa Civ Iowa
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
Action of the President.
Q. K. UNDERWOOD, EDITOR.

We learn (says the Washington Republic of the 9th nst.,) that, upon the receipt of the despatches of Capt. Platt, the President directed copies 10 be sent to the Spanish Minister, the further to enforce an appeal already made to the Government, now since the leader of the expedition has been cut off, to deal mercifully with his deluded fol- lowers, who were entced into the invasion under the belief that the peope ot the Isl and were already in a state of revolution and desired assistance to establish q repub- lican governments state of facts which, had it existed, could not have justified their conduct, either in view of our own statutes or of the law of nations, but the expectation of which gives them strong claim to par dOn
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That IN in pursuance of an order of the Pro bate Court of Phillips county, made at the October term, A. D. 1850, will offer, at public sale to the highest bidder,
 On Monday the 2oth day of October ne1f' at the Court House door in said county, be- tween the hours of 10 o'clock, A. M. and 3 o'clock P. M., the following described tract or parcel of land, situate in said coun- ty, on the Mississippi River, about D miles below the town of Helena, to wit: the South West fractional quarter of fractional section thirteen, in township four, South of Range three East, containing one hundred and thirty eight acres and fifty hundreths of an acre.
 The terms of the sale will be, one half the purchase money payable in six and the other half in nine months from the day ot sale. The purchaser will be required to give notes with approved security, and the title to the land retained until final payment is made.
 The above is desirable tract of land, and persons wishing to obtain good situa- ton on the River will find it to their inter- est 10 attend the salo.
 The title is believed 10 be lndisputabe.
 J. $. HORNER, Adm'r.
 of the Estate of Jesse Williams, decd.
 Helena, Sept. 27, 1851.
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Just Received,
EDER steamer Bulletin No. ?, fresh suppl
 a of F.4NILY GROCERIES, consistim ( .l.A C-ll. .l

EDER steamer Bulletin No. ?, fresh suppl n- of F.AIILY GROCERIES, consisdD in part, of the following articles, viz:
 Brown and loaf Sugar, Molasses in bbls ar half bbls, Coffee and Tea, Rice, Ginger, Sas ratus, coarse and fine Salt; Starch, Spice, Pc, per, Mustard, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cassia, Sul pm roll birthstone, Indigo and Madder, Copper Alum, Tomato and Walnut Ketchup, Pepp Sauce; Star Candles, in whole, half and quarg boxes; Fancy Soaps, No. bar Soap, Scoc and Maccoby Snuff, painted Fails and Tub bed cords, plough lines; superior article . chewing Tobacco, common do., Havana Segan Powder, Shot and lead; fine and comma Brandy; a superior article of old Bourbon an Monongahela Whiskey, Vapor and comma Whiskey; Claret W inc, Sweet Wine, Brand Cherries, Lemon Syrup; Limerick Fish Hook Fish lines; cider Vinegar, Pecans, Almond Raisins, Tin-ware, Queensware, Demioh Shoe Backing, and many other articles n above enumerated; all of which will be a. low for cash, by
 E. P. SCANTLAND.
 INay 10, 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27


 :i;;s now lives, for sale on liberal SSts'F SfIes &aA terms. This place is situated * about l3 miles Northwest of Helena, and about three-quarters of mile from the west bank of the St. Francis river, and adjoins the hills. In the whole tract there are 32O acres 100 acres of which is we'll cleared, and 75 of it in cultivation. The fencing on the premises IS good-and the tract is finely timbered, there being great quantities of gum, ash, beech, oak, sugar-tree, hickory, poplar, and what is termed dry-land cypress. There is large creek Bear Creek, that 1uns through the tract, which af- lords an abundance of good water for stock during the entire year.
 1he Building Improvements consist of a large Frame Dwelling House, 75 feet long and 36 feet wide, containing five rooms;-a large and excellent Cistern in the yard, capable of holding three hundred barrels of waterfall necessary out buildings, for the protection of stock in bad weather, etc., including a large. new, and substantial Barn.
 Corn and Stock.--The crop of corn of this years growth will be sold with the place, if the purchaser should desire it. Also several head ot Horses, about 30 head of Cattle, and about 100 head of Hogs; together with the farming 
 TERMs.-Any person desiring information respecting price, or other particulars of sale, will please make application to the subscriber, on the premises, or to Dr. J. $. DEPUTY, in Helena. Any one living at distance, wishing such information, can obtain it by addressing a letter to either. JOHN F. HARDY
 September 20, 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

shall it fall? Upon no one, we fear, so worthy as the lamented Dr. Jeremiah Cham berlain.
 Oakand's halls must be filled with mourn ling: every niche, every corner will sigh over the departure of him who was. their chief Iglory-of him who had crowned them with honor. The classic groves will bow down their heads in sorrow, and deep lamentation shall be waited upon the breeze through their waving branches, for him who was ac- customed to pass among them in the cheer | ful discharge of his duties. The sepulchre may cover his mortal remains, the clods of Oakland may rest above his decaying form, but his halowed memory will be cherished deep in the hearts of Oakland's sons, and be treasured by them in perennial freshness as long as memory shall last. The heart shall be his cenotaph, his virtues its inscrip- Ition: monument more enduring than mar 1 bie-an inscription more honorble than the emblazoned epitaph upon the tombs ofKings. | PRESIDENT CHAMBERLAIN has gone, but never will be forgotten.
 We have to record, in the same number in which we registered the murder of Dr. Chamberlain, the death also of George A. Briscoe. He was found on the second day after the death, Ohe 7th instantly and the same day of the bria of, Dr. c. He was setting and leaning against tree about half mile from the residence of David Har- rson, Esq, in Jefferson county, and when found at 10 o'clock, A. M., was in a dying condition. and unable 10 speak. He was taken to the house of Mr. Harrison, and died in a few hours. A jury of inquest was summoned 10 examine the body, and the decision made was, "death from the causes unknown" He was buried on Monday,
 the Sth inst.
 MT. Briscoe has left an interesting family
 we are told, and we cannot, for theil sakes consent to comment further upon the pain
 full subject. The proper lesson to all will
 be derived from the circumstances.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
Do You See This!
PL A T T & GRIF FIN,

P ATT & RIFFIN, HEAVING associated themselves together for A H the purpose of carrying on the 2EAILOlING DU9ININSSo in all its various branches, respectfully tender their services to the citizens of Helena and its vicinity. All orders entrusted to them will be thankfully received and made up in skiful manner, in accordance with the prevailing fasll- ions of the day--and fully guarantee to give sat- isIaction in every particular.-TRY US!- Shop at Patt's old stand.
 M. PLATT,
 JNO. GRIFFIN. September 27. 1851
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

n Information is wanted by Mrs, Emily E.. Fowe'I' of Lincoln, Morrow county, Ohio, ot two boys named George and Gardner Merrill. of the ages of sixteen and thirteen, respectively, who separated from their mothers family on the l4th of January last.
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in contracts of half mile or more, to the lowest responsible bidder, the LeUeelng ot Phillips county, commencing at the upper lower end of the county below Island 66.
 Contractors to be paid in lands at 50 cents per acre, or at his option he may de- mand scrip in tracts of I6O acres each, which may be located on any of the unap propriated Swamp Lands, granted to the State by the Act of Cong ess of the 18th of September, 1850, upon the completion and full performance of his contract.
 The levee to be thirty inches above the highest known flood. To have a base of seven feet for each foot in height; to have breadth on top equal to its heighth, with a rounding surface.
 The front of the County will be subdi- vided into convenient districts, having for their beginning and terminus prominent points of high land, between aohich points the whole line Ot Levee must De Contracted for, 6y Responsible Bidders. If not, the whole will be rejected in such sub divis- ions.
 All trees and stumps, cane and rubbish, to be removed from the base of the Levee- cut down 10 the surface of the ground. All trees that lean towards the Levee within distance equal to their height to be cut down.
 Bonds to the State of Arkansas for the faithful performance of each Contractors undertaking will be required. The work will be let out by the cubic yard in all in stances, and no allowance will be made for the removal of timber.
 This grant it is believed will not fall short of len millions of acres, and embraces large portion of the alluvial lands of the Missis- sippi, Arkansas, White, Red, St. Francis and the Ouchita rivers and their continents. These lands are exempt from taxation for ten years, or until reclaimed.
 It is believed that the opportunity thus presented for the acquisition of cheap lands, of great fertility, portion of which occupy the best cotton climate of the State, will attract the attention of capitalists from other States.
 JOHN w. BUCKNER,
 c. TROUSDALE,
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

Nor GENERALLY KNowN-A Washing. ton correspondent of the New York Jour- nal of Commerce says:
 "It is remarkable but not we'll known fact, that in the archives of our Government we have an engagement made, in Jackson's administration, between the United States, England and France, that Spain shall re- main in undisturbed possession of the Island of Cuba"
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

BURIED ALIvE.-A young woman, who died suddenly in the Workhouse of Tipper- ary, was buried in Whitechurch, four miles from the town. On the morning of the next day, man heard cry as he passed close to her grave, and he ran to the town and gave the alarm. Many of the inhabitants hurried out. The master of the Work house having been informed of the circum- stance, sent out some of the officers, who disintered the body of Mary Neill, and on opening the Coffin she was lying on her right side, the shroudng torn, a cap which she wore on her head removed, and scratch es and blood on her face, and other marks of recent exertion, but she was quite dead
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
DRY GOODS,

consisting in part of the following: Brow shcetings and shirtings, bleached do,; heaVl Lowells, cottonade, blue drillings, brown anl bleached do.; bed tickings; linen driIlings; mus quito nettings; fancy dress goods, alpaeas, mus lin de laines, mus. de swiss; baIzariues, cotton yarns, carpet warp, batting, earpeting; sped cotton, gloves, hosiery, etc. Also,
 GrOcerieS.-Coffe tea, m0lasses, relr ed crushed and brown sugars, allspice, peppe' nutmegs, cloves, indigo, madden ginger, iea vinegar, candles, starch, powder, shot, lead, ,er'
 HardWafe.-Table and pocket cutlery grain and brier scythes; trace, log, OK, and hll chains; hoes, shovels and spades, steel con mills; mill, cross cut and hand-saws; files, tea kettles, enamelled kettles, castings and hollow ware, bntts and screws, tap-hinges; chopPHg. broad, and hand axes, trowels, rat traps, curry combs, steel and iron squares; bench, moulding match and brace planes.
 Hats.-Fine Beaver, Mole-skin, Panam' Leghorn, and palm-leaf hats; also, Caps.
 ESeN0y-as0fse ggOfh5Ng.-Fine dreS cloth and drad d'ete Coats, cashmere Pants an a full assortment of spring and summer ClOp ing.
 s7NediCineS.-Sulphate Quinine, Cab mel, Blue Mass, Epson Salts, etc. Also Paints and Oils.
 Furmiture.-They will keep constantly 'a hand a general assortment of Furniture, consS' ing of Bed-steads, Bureaus, Ward-robes, Char Sofas, Mattresses, work-stands, wash-Stanl' Cribs, etc. Also, window Sash, of all size'' window blinds, doors, etc.
 Cooking StoUes-Of which we have an ez- cellent variety. Hon-Bar, slab, and rod iron hoop do.; cast-steel, wrought and cut NalS' horseshoe do.; finishing nails, etc.
 Stationery.-School Books, blank Books, memorandas; cap and letter Paper; black anu blue Inks, Inkstands, quills, states, steel pens pencils, etc.
 Saddlery.-Ladies' and mems Saddles; oT' dies, halters, martingales, surcingles and gr'l'' horse collars; extra bridle rens and rings, eE' All of which will be sold on the most reasonaON terms. H. P. COOLIDGE & Go.
 Helena, May 24, '5l.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

DIED-At his residence, near Helena, on Tuesday last, DoRY AsHEN, aged 5l years.
 In Helena, on same day, WM. R. RUSH, aged 28 years.
 In Helena, on Thursday night, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, infant son of John and Ruth Fearing, aged months
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
Springfeld (Ky.) Mercury.


THE CorroN CRoP,-A large planter in Williamson, whose inquiries always keep him well posted up, and the accuracy oi whose opinions we place the utmost conf dence in, writes us as follows: "My infor- nation, after making full inquiry, is that the cotton crop of Middle Tennessee is a full third less on an average than the crop of last year. have taken great pains to n- form myself. The crop has declined in pro- mise every week for six weeks-mos,ly since the rains, which injured it by starting a second growth and causing the squares and small bolls to drop off.
 "The crop of the Western District and North Mississippi is not half an average crop of last year, as you will learn by in. quiry." y."--NashviHe Banner.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
Helena Female Institute.

TEVHE Fall Session of this School will com -E mence on Monday the 9th day of October, 1851, under the care of the Misses BLACK
 TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS: Spelling and Reading, SlO % Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Primary
 Arithmetic and Geography, I2 % Higher Branches, Is % Music on Piano, 25 % vocal Music, 3 OO Orawlng and Mezzotint, each, 10 OO
 Scholars charged from the time of entering. and no deduction for absence or withdrawal except in cases of protracted sickness.
 Helena, Sept. 20, 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
SAVANNAH, SEPT. Is. l2N

THE AMERICAN PRISONERS SENT TO SPAIN Captain Barker, of the mail schooner from Havana, 7th inst, arrived at Savannah this date, reports that one hundred and seventy of the Lopez expedition, who were prison CTS at that place, had been sent in a govern ment transport 10 Spain. The four who were liberated are Colonel Haines, Captain Kelly, Lieutenant Van Vechten, and Chap man.-Picayune.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

No opposition is made at the North now to the arrest of fugitive slaves and their delivery to their owners. Such proceed ing indeed seems no longer to create the least excitement. The struggle is over.
 Louisville Journal
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
NEW YORK, Sept, 8,

ADVANCE IN CorToN-The steamer Wash ington has arrived bringing Liverpool dates to the 9th. Sales since Friday 10000 bales at an eighth penny advance. Market clos ing firm.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

Frost an August.-The Leonardtown lMd) Beacon says: "Frost is said to have fallen in various sections of our county on the night of the Ed inst. The weather, for several days, was exceedingly cold for the season-colder, we expect, than has been experienced in this section before, since the famous cold year of 1916, even if then"
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
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oPClIihS d ilColA dhu "CIl oClOOtCu OItlIen Al
 9[A0O535i22Ql Ql5g39D consisting in partof the following articles, to VII Rio and Jamaica Coffee, Imperial and Young Hyson Tea, Sugar, brown and loaf, (double refned.) Molasses and Syrup, Rice, Almonds, Fine Cigars, few dozen bottles pale Bran for cases of indisposition;
 Old Bourbon Whiskey, Claret by the baza single bottle;
 Salt, coarse and fine; Starch and Indigo: Soap, Spice, Pepper, and Saleratus; Star and Tallow Candles;
 Brandy Fruits, Pickles and Pepper sauce White Wine Vinegar,
 Powder, in kegs and qr kegs; Tin ware, Zinc wash boards, Broons, Tobacco, fine and common;
 Mackerel No. 1, a superior article; Whiskey, barrels and half fbarels; Lard by the keg and at retail, Stone ware, stone pipes, Candy. Buckwheat Flour, sugar cured canvass Hams;
 All of which will be sold Wholesale or Rea cheap for cash. by - May "A, '5l.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

Coop CoTToN PAcKING.--One of the best days work in cotton packing we ever re- collect to have heard of, was performed on the plantation of Dr. Thos. Polk, five miles west of Helena, on Wednesday last Wm. J. Curry, the overseer, with seven hands, packed thirty-seven bales of 500 lbs each! The work was all done within daylight.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

BARBARoUs.-In Albion, Canada, recent ly; man who was suffering from hydro phobia, was smothered between two feath- CT beds, by his attendants.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
sV'O FIG E.

.V'OTECE.
 M ETTERS of Administration having M A been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of JOHN B. FORD, deceased, by the Clerk of the Probate Court, in vacation. bearing date the l2th day of August, 1851; All persons having claims against the Es- tate are hereby notified to present the same, duly authenticated within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit in said Estate. and t not presented within two years. they will be forever barred.
 MARGARET FORD.
 ADMINIsTRATRIx,
 B. W. GREEN,
 ADMINISTRATOR Helena, September P, 1851.
 N. B.-All persons indebted to said Es- tate, will please come forward and settle. ..c THE c. E. WATKINS. f1:s.sz, fA4aG having been purchased ex- 7ssa=sza-'sssszzzs pressly to run regularly as Packet between Memphis and New Orleans, to the entire extent of the business season.- Commenced her trips on Wednesday, 10th inst
 s. B. FROST, Master,
 J. PORTER, Clerk. IEE. This boat will neither run in coniunc- ton with, or in opposition to, any boat in the trade. Sept. 27, 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

OT The election for Treasurer in this county on Monday last, resulted in the choice of E. ?. Scantland, Esq. by major ity of about Al votes.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

Senator Phelps. (Whig) of Vermont, has written long letter maintaining the con. stitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Law
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

During the month of August, 34, ,72O em. igrants arrived at New York from Throne
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

"Ihe Stor that Never Sets."-The late State elections in Vermont, have resulted in a complete triumph of Whig princinles.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
EE. ED. COOLKDGE # co.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL

WHOLESALE & RETAIL
 Commission g ForaOarding Merchants FHVHE subscribers having received the' E- SPRING S' SUMMER stock, are nov prepared to supply their customers with gOos at very moderate prices. They will endea'r at all times to keep on hand complete stock !
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
LIVE AND LET LIVE! New Fall S Winter Goods AT REDUCED PRICES, At the Sign of the Big
 @

AMT E would say to our old friends and d. w public generally, that our stock of
 DRY GOODS & GROCERIES is now complete,-fresh from New York ar PhiladeIphia; and we are determined to ofs better bargains than have ever been offered i this market
 Our thanks are always extended to oa friends for the liberal patronage heretofore eI tended to us, and we are determined to stick our low prices and motto of sLive and let Live. Flat-boat and Country Merchants, will fnda to their interest to give us call before purchas ing elsewhere.
 E. w. NEVILL. & SON. Helena, Sept. l3, 1851.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27

THE CORN CRoP.-The corn which we saw in Washington, Boyle, and Mercer, while on little excursion last week, was really fine. The stalks generally looked thrifty, the ears large and fine, and the blades of beautiful healthy color.
 There was farmer of this county who jocularly remarked to us the other day that it was danoernne to let small nias rnn in the corn fields, as the ears might fall and kill them, they were so large and full. Be that as it may, they certainly are the arg- est and heaviest ears we have seen for some time. Fifteen feet is quite common height for corn, and we were told that there is corn to be found in the field of Mr. McElroy measuring nineteen feet. If any county in Kentucky can beat that we would like 10 hear from it soon.
 Springfeid (Ky.) Mercury.
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

VNVHE subscriber takes this method finfo,,
 FL ing his numerous customers and the nnIr generally, that he has just received and is m, opening fresh and well selected assortment
Southern shield., 1851-09-27
s o D U Gl 32 Gl 8 G1 13 l D.

MosT UNFoRTUNATE.-It seems that a fugitive slave, from Columbia, South Caro- lina. has been arrested in New York, and restored to his owner without any difficult ty or great excitement. Wehave no doubt this will be regarded a most unfortunate circumstance by the whole secession party in this State. What food it would have been for the secession newspapers to feed on, for months to come. if they could only have been telegraphed from New York that this fugitive had made his escape through the influence of the aboltionists and the weak ness of the police! The truth will prevail, however, and ultimately the people of South Carolina must find out that they have been most wretchedly imposed on as 10 the pnb- lie feeling at the North on the subject of slavery and the constitutional rights of t.le Soulh.-Southern Patriot.