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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

ted, charging him with being fugitive
slave. There was danger, not Of his being
put in jail and lingering, % the white
debtor had fingered, hut thsrs wss danger
Of lis being sent back to the south from
whence he had escaped, under the provis-
ions Of the fugitive law. The case excites
to madness the men who stood BY and saw
the white man die in prison for debit
They fly together. The country is alarm.
ed. Meetings are held in The neighboring
towns, and resolutions are passed denoun-
cling the law under which the arrest p
made, anAoffering their services to rslssss
al blank men az force Of arms. and trsss-
pie tie laws Of our Unio. sndw f0ot T. ~
complain lAis Puyposs!
xiaaeu rkslanaz taR.~xaaal nsaAx1;
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
Fall Of Water in the Lake.-The Toledo

Fall Of Water in TIE Lake:-The Toledo
Blade states that Lake Erie is gradually
falling 10 its minimum level-an event
that occurs, il thinks every twelve or
fourteen years. The stage Of water in
the river al Toledo is considerably lower
now than It has been any previous year
since 1887, when the water in the bay
was barely sufficient to float the larger
class of steam vessels in use at that time.
The Blade urges that means be taken to
secure survey Of the channel BY the
Government this season.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

Taking IL Cool'y. -TlsEtroit Adser-
tiser relates the follo, instance OF
GOODNESS AMI presence< 1Hhd on the
part Of young damsel in Slat city.
s'She, the young lady, was passing
down steep street near the Fxchange'
lust befare the snow commenced thawing
when she was overtAken by one Of ihr
b'hoys laying fit upon his sleigh, ana
who was using the middle ofthc street fo'
a coast Suddenly the lady was under
mined as i, were, and, safely, though sud
denly, landed pom the b'hoys back. Up
on reaching the bottom Of the hill. sh'
sG:' sd: Young Your nan, # you had been roin,
the other way l should have been provo
ked with you; a. it is, am under obliga
,ions.' The youth allowed she ought t
be, to get good ride for nothing, and no
hare to drov the sled back,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

The Ohio Senator. Ohio Free
Democrat says OF the newly elected Sem
tor for that State Mr.. Wade: We have
heard him curse the day that Fillmore
uos born, declaring that he was disgrscs
10 any country and any nation!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

Locusts and Shinplasters. - Locusts in
swarms and shinplas,ers by the realn will
probably make ,htr appearance IN the
West simultaneously. The Free Bnnking
law will soon be in operation in Ohio
Some Of the plates are already under way.
So are the locus,s already showing above
ground. The extent Of both visiia'ions
viii probable be pretty broad. One Of
these peslilences will puncture our trees
and shrubbery, and poison Vegetation : the
other will paralyze our labor, derange our
systems Of trade, and poison our business
morals,
AT least one hundred million If dollars in
banking capital, by the authority Of diff
fcrent States within the last year, will
soon be deluging the channals OF trade
with paper promises. A cotemporary.
who sees in the rag dollar system spe-
cific for every financial ailment. was few
days ago greatly exercised IN mind, ON we
announcement, that one hundred millions
Of dollars we've wanted for railroad enter
prise, and there was poor prospect Of
the money being obtained. He is now re-
lieved. This one hundred million Of rag
money will be jnst the thing come just in
time! Why so it will! One will exactly
of, ct the other! What happy coinci
dence! Laborers will build The roads, -
farmers will sell their produce 10 feed the
lahorers,- and the banks will provide the
pictures Of transfer. After the business is
all fixed up the work all done-the cars
cominp-and the hard listed lnborer and
trusting agriculturist shouted to "clenr he
track" what will be done with the pictures!
All! The locomotive is on, and the bank
is off!-Cin. Enquirer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
Letter to Cpary Girls.
By nnssswiAIlM.

= - - ~ A-SsT77As ~. V'~
have written to you. th's time you
have been makng yoSVldTesses, just as
you used to DIS with a long seam under
the arm. No il is not straight but in the
form Of an Inclined plane, or what carpen-
ters call level, and pressing your sides
in The shape of a tunnel,b You have all
heard abou, the Greek Slave, and know
that il is marble slatue,to show a most
perfect and beautiful form, and wish you
could see it. The cut sides of the two
hollow curves, as graceful as the undula-
ton bel et~een two waves, or the bend III
willow wand. Every one has shape
more or less like this, accordingly as she
is more or less beautiful graceful and
natural, is il not singular that after the
Creator has given you form Of beauty
OF undulating outlines aud graceful sweep
ing curves, you should setyourselves into
sharp angels, and straight. stiff outlines,
with no more pretensions to grace than
the sides of dutch churn? This yon
nearly all do, and you do il by the shape
OF that seam under the arm.
You sew in regular slope from the
arm pit 10 the bottom Of your waist, and
tha, as long as it can possibly be made.
This makes The smallest part Of you boiy
below the ribs-that is, you squeeze in
the muscles and flesh where there are
no bones to resist the force, and SO crowd
the liver TIL it cannot act; and You grow
yellow, bilious, nervous-ugly as sin,
even in your laces. 1t is very strange
tha, you can be SO fooli.h-,that any one
can deliberately ruin her own health for
the privilege Of looking ugly. 1t does
| make me nervous to see woman on the
street with this tight place below her ribs
and wsgging like the limbs Of sup.
pie Jack!
have grown SO paitse,ly disgusted
with this way Of maxi resses, by see.
ing great, ugly, ignl vulgar girls
wsddling among the knd .wsshtubs
low their ribs, and tie eil they looked
like bag tied with in the centre,
tits very strange that oh having preten
sions to gentility-to say nothing Of good
sense--would be caught dressed in a way
,ha, proclaims to every one her Ignorance
of the laws Of physiology of the rules o.
grace and symmetry Of Greece and Rome
| never see a woman dressed SO, but tht
first thought is: wonder if that woman
can read?' 1t is sign Of ignorance, ant
nothing else can be urged in extenna,ior
Of such folly.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

How Lady should Wash Hsvsaf-
Mrs. Swissheln, in the Saturday Visitor,
has long article to young ladies upon the
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
The Rio Gramale.

The following interesting paragraph is
extracted from recent work, called
Texas in 1867
Towns on the Rio Grande are spring
ing up at different points with wonderful
rapidity. Within The laat few months,
severel have sprung into existence. Edin-
borough and ST. Louis have been started
within few weeks; the former about one
mile, and the latter four miles below Rey-
noso. Brownsville, situated opposite Mat
amoras, has rivaled in its prosperity every
other town in Texas. Although but two
years old, i, contains population Of 5000
inhabitants, and, according to present in
dications, will soon be a large and popu-
lous city. The amount of business trans
acted at Brownsyill is immense; far ex-
ceeding any calculation based upon the
population. BY estimation, il is compu-
ted that SO 100000 worth OF goods have
beeh received there during the last year.
SO great has been The increase Of trade
between Brownsville and the interior OF
Mexico, that the two ferries between
Brownsville and Mat ,moras, theirs. year
were rented for nine thousand.
Besides vast amount OF freight, which
some two or three steamers are contin
ally engaged in taking from Brazos San
tiago round by the mouth Of the Ri
Grande, and up that river, a single house
at Point Isabel forwards ON to Browns
Vile by land from ten TO twelve thousand
barrels per month. The iactis that muc
Of the trade OF Tsmpico and Vera Cruz
ow npssses through this channel.--
Brownsville is now the great gateway o
entrance into Mexico, and taking the bu
siness almost entirely away from Mata
moras. Its situation combines beauty o
scenery as well as natural advantages
The vicinity has become hallowei by in
teresting scenes during The late war
This portion Of the Rio Grande valley i
associated with scenes Of thrilling interest
Here our army first met the Mexican foe
and on the plains of Palo Alto and Resac
de la Palma we're achieved the first tvs
of a series Of victories unparalleled in th
history Of civilized warfare. Althoug
those scenes Of blood and carnage are pas
sed by, no one looks upon those interest
ing battle-felds without feelings Of ill
deepest emotion; and though time ma
work its changes, long will il be ere thos
sacred places lose their power to inter
est,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

- To think that an eternity Of bliss
depends upon the purity of few years OF
earthly existence, is az Overwhelming
thought. How great is the indncement
TO study truth, and cultivate virtue.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
GILMAN FOLSOM,

A TToRNEY at Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will prac-
"A tice in Johnson and the joining counties, in
the Supreme Court Of Iowa, and in the District
Court of the United states.
March, lS48.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

CHARLES A. ROBBINS,
vvrArCH-MAKER, Engraver and Jeweller, Iov
w City, at the sign of the s'Big Watch''' corn
of Clinton and College Streets.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
n N0TI0H,

"a 81 shallbe absent from this place for som
time, / would inform the public that my 50
3 ficoOOaE sANxAy, will attend to my business an
.at.rests here during my absence 'as my autnofize
FREDERICK SANXAY.
iowa City, April IL, is4s.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
8. A. BISSELj

8. A. BISSELL,
A rrORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Upton, Ce-
"A dar county, Iowa.
March. t84S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

wM. z. LEFFINWEl.L,
A TTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Blooming
ton, Iowa, will practice in the Supp and Dis
rict Courts of this State.
March, lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07
r. r. PATTERSON

l.. h. PATTERSON,
rroRNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa City,
IA Iowa, will attend to all business entrus'eo' "
Aim in the line of his profession.
March, lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

n OLD I.ockeis. Wristleis. Far Rings, breas
u Pins, Finger Rings and Guard Keys.a
pee. /, Ro1SIN's.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

GEORGE 8. HAMPTON,
TToRNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa City,
n Iowa, will pr racticc in the various Courts in
his State.
March, lS4S.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

MORGAN RENO,
A TrORNEY and Counsellor at Law, Iowa City,
IA Iowa, will practice in the Courts of this State,
aud at4e1d promptly to auhusiness entrustedto him.
March, iSlS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

$1,000 w. PENN. CLA KN,
A TTORNEY at Law, and Solicitorin Chancery
N Iowa City, Iowa, will attend to all business en-,
xusted to his care in the u. s. District Court, and
he Supreme and District Courts of the State of To-
wa; and also act as LAND AGENT. OFFICE, No,
-, Iowa Avenue, the store lately occupied by
M. Murray.
April II, f84S.-fy
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-05-07

ATTORNEY and Counsellor at Law, wlllprac-
N tice in the District and Supreme Courts of
iva, and in the Unit ID states District Court.
BLOOMFIELD, DAVIS co. IOWA.
May 29th, 1848.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
SUPERIOR COURT.

The Circuit Court Of Law and Chancery
for this County, yesterday closed its session,
after term of eight days, Judge RICHARD
PARKER, presiding. This is the first occa-
sion upon which this gentleman has held his
Court here since his appointment, and we are
happy to observe the general satisfaction
which bis decisions and department upon the
Bench have given to all who have had the
opportunity Of witnessing his course. A
large amount Of Common Law and Chancery
business was disposed of with great prompti-
tude and despatch, and the opinions which he
elevated him very greatly in the estimation
and confidence of the Bar
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
ADVICE TO THE PRESS.

The conclusion of the veteran Ritchie's
farewell address to the public contains piece
of advice to his brethren of the press, which
is so replete with truth and sound wisdom
that we cannot deny ourselves the pleasure of
placing it before our readers:
"One word to my brethren Of the press,
and have done. They have called me the
veteran of the press-Father Ritchie'-and
all those amiable epithets which seem to give
me some right to speak to them in the char
acter. You have profession, gentlemen, Of
the highest Importance to our country. In
fact, do not see how great republic can be
supported without an intermediate organ,
which shall make known the acts of their
agents to the people, or the opinions of the
people to their agents. But in thousand
ways the press is of inestimable Importance
to the people 1t should, of course, be a pro-
fession of high honor to those who of6ciate
at its fountain It would certainly be one of
the most dignfed pursuits in society if it
we're conducted in the spirit which becomes
its Importance talent, independence, a
gentlemanly liberality, and with decency
and a courtesy which are due from one edi-
tor to another. i have often asked the ques-
ton. How can editors expect the respect of
the world, if they do not show some respect
for each other? No man knows better than
the retiring editor of the Union the difficult
ties, the sacrifi ,es the drudgery which attend
the profession, and yet it becomes you to
overcome them all when your duty requires
it. You must therefore, carry into your task
an indomitable spirit which quails under no
difficulty. You should fear nothing but the
neglect of your duties and the reproof Of your
own conscience. You should think for your
selves, listening. at the same time. to every
man who will tell you the truth; and when
you have made up your own opinions, carry
them out in the firm spirit of free press
In our profession, gentlemen, there is a ne
cessity for great energy OK character--for
much endurance as well as much exertion.--
go further. Energy is not sufficiently
strong word The true secret Of success in
every business is enthusiasm. would especi-
ally frankly recommend to you careful at
tention to your finances: but in this respect
let my course be warning, and not an
example to you. In making these sugges-
tions, | give you the result Of long expert
ence, dearly enough bought"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
RESIGNATION, APPOINTMENT, SC.

The resignation of COL JoHN STRorHER,
Clerk, has been rendered and accepted, to
take effect on the 18th day Ct June noxt.-
He has held the Office for twenty years, and
discharged the duties of the same with de-
gree of skill and fidelity which have secured
for bin the just reputation of being one Of
the very best Clerks in the State and rem
der his place bard to FILL We understand
the vacancy caused by his resignation, eth
er has been, or is to be, filed by the ap-
pointment of Maj. ISRAEL ROBINSON. Of
Washington, now Clerk in the Navy De-
partment. The law requires the Clerk OF
this Court to be resident of the County in
which the Court is held. Maj r. has for
several years past been resident Of WASH
ington, but can change his residence to this
County before his appointment takes effect.
As there were other applicants for the Of.
fee, the reason for the Judges appointing q
on-resident and one holding federal Office,
is, of course, best known to himself.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
A NEW PROPOSITION.

Mr.. Summers, Of Kanawha, on Monday
last, presented proposition for submitting
to the qualified voters. the question of a Suf-
frage or Mixed Basis. He briefly express
sed his views, and promised fuller EXPOSE
ton at an appropriate time. His plan is to
submit separate polls. headed thus:
"Shall representation in the Senate and
House of Delegates be apportioned on the
Suffrage Basis, or on the Mixed Basis ?"--
One column is to be headed. Suffrage Ba-
sis" and the other MIXED Basis" Elcc-
tions to be held for Senators and Delegates
in conformity with the decision.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06

earth to attach and bind ME to the State, l
can only implore the divine Being, who
guides the destinies of nations, so to guide
the deliberations Of this body as to reach
that result which win best secure the peace,
the tranquility and happiness Of this State
that result which viii dispel every dis
cordant feeling and every sectional feeling
from this commonwealth--and will make
Virginia such as her vast and growing des-
TIMES require that she shall be--one great,
powerful, and undiyisible commonwealth,
united in interest and afection--united in
council and ia action.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
IELA.s GRAVE.
By NARY A. g, zUrrlR.

woep, Ocean, weep for in deepest sleep
Lies Leila meath thy ways;
Sound on, 0 surge, with thy mouruful dirge,
Sound over Lela's grave
Wild sea-bird sing on thy snowy wing
And utter rot cry;
But gently sweep Ger the foaming deep.
Where LEILA sweet doth lie.
Ys stars that light mid the silent night,
Ny Lela's place Of rest,
All, tell me, are her pale hands there
Still folded on her breast7
Is her sunny hair GER her forehead fair
Yet waving light and frees
0 stars tina, sleep on the mighty deep,
Leave there kiss for mel
ye winds that float with . trumpet note,
Breathe gently Ger her formi
o coral caves, meath the green sea waves,
Shield Leila from the storms TKHiek Mo-.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
PAINTED DEouAREoryPEs.

BY reference 10 cur advertising columns i
may be seen that Mr.. j. KEAaY, is at the
Berkeley House. for the purpose Of taking
Painted Deguereotype likcnesses We bavo
seen some Of Mr.. KEAors pictures which We
consider equa, to any of the kind 70 have
ever seen.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
nss-Great excitement and much conster.

neg-Great excitement and much conster.
nation prevailed at Havana at last accounts,
caused by the current rumor of another in
vasion of the island of Cuba. So confidently
was such an event anticipated, that during
the week before the Ohio sailed. the troops
were ordered to sleep on their arms. and to
be ready at momeut's warning
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
ever seer
ACCIDENT.

We learn that man named PATERsos.
whilst driving bis team across the Railroad
near the Green Spring Run, in Morgan Co.,
was overtakcn by train Of cars, fell on the
track. aud had both bis legs broken fscn
the effects Of which he has died.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06

This Magazine. is without doubt. one Of
the most ably conducted. Of any in the coun-
try. and contains wonderful amount Of
reading matter. being lat pages, for only
$3. year. il is published by STIsoER &
TOWNSEND. No, oc2 Broadway New York.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06

Hancock, Cumberland and all in
termediate points, to Baltimore 40
GRAIN, SALT and Nails, will be taken by Car
Loads at same price as Flour.
Bacon, Westward, MoLAssEs and SUGARS will DO
taken at Second Class Rates.
Bacon heretofore chargeable with rs cents to
Harpers Ferry, is now taken ut 81 cents and to
Cumberland at rs cents. Molasses and Sugar arc
now taken OF the same rates.l
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06

D1-Gen. Scorr is to leave New Orleans
for New York in the steamer "Union," on or
about the 7th inst.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06
REDucTros OF FREIGHT on r. q o. n. I,

Some important reductions in the rates Of trans
have recently been made and have taken effect
since the LIST instant The rates now charged are
as follows
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-05-06

"What constitutes q Stated
Not high raised battlements or labored mound
Thick wall or moated gate;
Not cities proud with spires and turrets crown
ed
Not land, nor broad-armed ports,
Where laughing at the storm, rich navies ride /;
Not starred and spangled courts,
Where low-browed baseness watts perfume to
pride
No men high-minded men;
Men who their duties know
But know their rights, and knowing dare
maintain.
These constitute State"
The gentleman from Albermarle, (Mr.
Southall. said the other day, that this was
a great, momentous question, upon the
decision of which. the prosperity, and even
the integrity of this commonwealth might
depend. feel it in all its magnitude and
Importance. 1t is no light matter for a
government to array itself against the fixed
and settled opinions of large majority of
its free people, especially when they are de-
manding what they believe to be their sa-
cred rights and privileges. 1t is no light
matter, rely upon il.
shall make no imprisoned appeal to
your feelings shall not attempt to ex-
hibit before this body what might be the
result, either to this State, or to this Union
if the East shall persevere, in defiance of
what this people believe to be their rights,
to deprive them of their just participation
in this government. have not the heart
to look into the future, if l had the power.
Time alone must unfold that dark and mys-
FERROUS page. But with the overwhelming
conviction which ! feel, of the impolicy--
not to say the injustice Of this act. upon
the part of the East--with the deepest at
tachment to my native State--with every
moral and material interest that | have on
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-03-06
" When Rogues Quarrel"

All we have to say about ii is, that it is very
likely it is true, for 'when rogues quarrel the
truth will leak out. "-Iribnne.
The above trite saying of our neighbor has
peculiar appropriateness to certain develop
mens that are being made at head quarters, by
which it appears that the God-like Daniel is
being implicated in transaction that is any
thing but creditable TO him, OF TO the party that
supports him. Considerable excitement has
been produced by charges which Mr.. Allen, of
whig) has made against the Secretary ofState
to the effect that before accepting that high
office, the Brokers of Wall street, New York,
and of State street, Boston, should raise for
him the sum of .fffy thousand dollars, and Mr.
Allen asserts that this was actually done -
Mr.. Ashmun Of Massachusetts, and some other
wings attempted to rcpel the charge and vim
dictate the honor of Mr.. Webstcr-but it seems
to he an uphill business for them.
1t is very well known that Mr.. Webster has
been long pensoner of the whg party of
Massachusetts, bat since he has grown into
dlsfavor with them, VIC presume they have
been curtailing his revenue, and that recourse
was had to the above expedient as 4 dernier re-
sort. The corruption liable TO grow out of
such a proceeding is incalculable, and the af-
fair, if there is any truth in it, should receive
the universal condemnation of the press of the
country, irrespective of party. We trust, for
the credit of our country, that the charges of
Mr. Allen are unfounded.