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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10
Bohemian Glass.

The celebrated Bohemian glass is blown in
small manufactures, containing a single Chin
ney, not unlike those in the pine districts OF
New Jersey. To each of lie factories there are
generally eight blowersl = aly fuel used is
wood The fnishngl Iled in the cot
tages. and this en,l >aolishing.
and indeed every 6g of the
glass and coloring itN l!!aents. long
supposed to be ditferesV g those employed
elsewhere, are asserted f1'be the same 1t is
not so much for the material as for the orna-
mentine, however, that bohemian glass is Gel
cbrated This depends on the state and skill
of the artisan 1t is curious how high degree
of merit is attained by the Bohemian workmen.
They live in humble cottges, and exercise the
utmost frugality, their wages never exceeding
six dollars week, and rarely rising to that
point With 10 tool but their wheel, thew will
cut the most delicate designs, and without the
aid of pattern. In painting ass they rarely
emplov more than two brushes, one small and
the other a size larger, yet the scrolls flowers
| and other tracerles come out as full as name
drawn on frosty window paine. 1t is not an
uncommon occurrence for whole family to be
brought up to paint or draw on glass; and thus
great skill is acquired, at an age almost in
credible The gold used is from the finest
ducats, dissolved in strong acid: the oil with
which the colors are mixed is Of turpentine.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

A MoRMoN IN CoSGREss.-Dr. John NJ Bernhi-
sci, delegate to Congress from Utah Territory
is an out and out Mormon. He arrived in ST.
Louis on the 5th Of October, on his way TO
Washington City, just from the Territory. This
same old Bernhisel was the chief butler for Jo
Smith during his prosperity at Nauvoo. We
learn from the State Indiana Sentinel the fol-
lowing facts in relation to him. .'He was the
attending Surgeon at all the baptismal cercmo-
ncs, and when a candidate for the ordinance
desired to bo baptised for remission of the sins
of his or her relations, the Doctor stood by to
test the strength Of the subject, and 10 deter
mine the number Of dips he could stand. On
one occasion, after woman had been dipped
nineteen times, the doctor, after examining her
pulse, decided that she could stand another
din. In this he was mistaken, as physicians
often are, as to the strength Of the patient. and
The twentieth time the poor woman was
brought out iifcless corpse" Mr.. Bernhsel
VIC also understand is n free soi'cr OF the pres
ent abolition die A beautiful representative
to occupy even the seat of territorial delegate
We may well wonder what will come to ligh
next-Vicksburg Sentinel.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10
WM. e. LEEFINGWELL.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
"A Law, De Witt, Clinton county, Iowa. will
practice in the Supreme and District courts of
this State.
Nav 1851
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w. PENN. CLARK,

4 TTORNEI AT LAW, AND SOLICITOR
n in Chancery, Iowa City, Iowa, will attend
l., all business entrusted to his care in the U
) District court and the Supreme and District
courts of the State of Iowa, and also act as
LAND AGENT. Office over the store occupied
10y George Andrews. ..
Nav 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

r y PATTERSON

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
n Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will attend to all
business entrusted to him in the line of his pro-
fsssion.
May, 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

GEORGE S. HAMPTON,
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
~ Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will practice in
the various courts in this State.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10
MORGAN RENO.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR At
IA Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will practice in
courts of this State, and attend promptly to
business entrusted to him.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10
From the frankfort (Ky.) Commonwealth.
Original Letter Of Daniel Boone.

We arc Indebted to the Rev. j. N. Norton, of
this city, for the privilege of examing an or
iginal autograph letter from Daniel Boone to
Governor Shelby, which Mr. N. obtained from
friend at Danville. We subjoin a copy of it,,
spelled, capitalized, and punctuated according
to the Original, and doubt not that our readers
the early days Of the State in which it was
written. The hand. writing is very good show
ing ease and even grace in handling the pen
The spelling is quite defective; but is small
matter in regard to one who was the pioneer in
age hands.
Here is the literal copy:
feburey the l lth 1897.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

II The authorities at Rome have reinsta.ed
the gulIotine, and to prevent it from being
burned, as the former wooden one WAS, the
have re built it o. cast
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

"after my Best Respects to your Exec
lancy and famyly ! wish to inform you that
have sum intention Of undertaking the New
Rode that is to be Cut through the WILDERNESS
and think My Self Untitled to The ofer of the
Bisness asI first Marked out that Rode in March
l775 and Never Red any thing for my troubel
and Sepose am No Statesman / am a Woods
man and think My Self as Capable of Marking
and Cutting that Rode as any other man Sir il
you think with Me would thank you 10 wrigh,
and he Will Lodge it at Mr.. John Miller son
hinkstons fork as / wish TO know Where and
When it is to be Laat (let) So that ! may aenc
at the time am Dear Sir your very otnble sur
want "DANlEL BOONE.
"To his Excelancy governor Shelby"
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GILMAN FOLSOM.

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, IOWA CITY,
n Iowa, will practice in johnson and the
adjoining counties, in the Supreme Court of
Iowa and in the District Court of the United
States, r#.
Nav 1851 .....
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DIR. HENRY MURRAY.

"AVING RETURNED FROM THE EST
IL will be found at his old Office on Clinton
street, 3 doors north of Cover Hollis store,
his residence on Washington street east OF
Ralston creek
Nav %, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

MISSOURI STATE MUTUAL
EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM
Il pany. Of st Louis
D,Rrcrous-Ju uhn P. Fallon, John S. McCune,
w a. Conn, T. W. Holt, Daniel d. Page, T. A.
Eaddy, G. H. Peck, S. NJ. Edgell, G. NJ. Vallean,
J. Sigerson. :.
Anplications taken by the undersigned at
the usual rates COVER HOLT, Agents.
Iowa City, May 1881. -
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10
DONALD M. MCINTOSH,

~ Linn county, Iowa, will practice in the DIFF
ferent courts Of law aud equity IN this State;
will promptly attend to all business entrusted
to him; will devote particular attention to con-
seyancing; and would respectfully solicit a
share of public patronage.
Nav. IS5I ------ Z
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10
CHARLES A, ROBBINS,

b" ATCH- MAKER, ENGRAVER, AND
Nv Jeweller, Iowa City, at the sign OF the
"Big Watch" corner of Clinton and Collegesls
Nav, 1851.
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JAMES II TEMpJ,I\

4 TTORNnY AT LAW AND NOTARY
N Public, Iowa City, Iowa, will practice in
tie different courts OF this State. .....
MAY. lSl
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DENTISTRY.

f., TEETH FILLED WITH GOLD
NFzs.k orother foil teeth inserted on plate
0IIIYIHJ or pivot, in the best style and on
reasonable terms.
May, 1851. CHARLES A. fobblNo.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

S. A. RISSELL.
\ TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
~ Law, Upton, Cedar county, Iowa.
May, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

CHARLES NEALLEY,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
w in Ready Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
and Leather, Muscatine, Iowa.
May 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

The free soil party polled tlIeir full streng h
their vote ranging between thr,r. and sixteen
thousand, showing average ma ority OF at
lenst ten thousand for the democratic p rty
over the combined vote Of wings aud abolition.
its
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-10

1t was a dark and dreary night, sixty mine
years ago, when, in an ancient farmhouse that
rises. along yendsE Shore spd az man and No
children had gathered around their Christmas
hearth.
The New York herald., 1851-09-18
Important 10 Overland Emigration.
CgDAp nril 1I Ig,,

TO THE EDITOR oP THE NEW YORK HERALD.
hs,i;s sS So vs San fr,p''I s Io.sna,tsd , Assa
War, which you may publish, IL disposed, in your
widely circulated paper for the benea at Of any or all
who feel an interest IN the welfare oftravellers emf
grants, or the Inhabitants sojournng or residing
1norg the mountains in CALIFORNIA;
TO TBE SECRETARY OF THE WAR DErARTnxNT.-
Dear Sir-lour petitioners, citizens Of Iron
county, Territory OF Utah would respectfully repre-
sent 10 your favorable notice the state of the coun
try about Big Muddy, upon the southern route to
California, abogt two hundred miles from this
place. AT this point the emigrant and traveller are
often attacked, killed, and plundered-robbcd( (par
ticularly small psrtics) Of all their Effects by
horde OF savages, composed Of the rowing bsuds Of
Pictes (ndaDs) infcsting large portion Of country
in this region. small parties, the past season,
have been plundersd, some killed and wounded,
osing many cattle ard horses If q military post
could be established At that point, with two COM
ranics OF mounted men, to break up this horde Of
indians, an oyeiawe the different bands in the
rounding country, the omigrant and traveller, as
wen % the inhabitants of these valleys, (Which are
fast filing up,) would consider themselves perfectly
aie in passing from point to point; and the NAL,
which we hope soon TO have established upon tbis
route, could be safely transmitted without molesta
ion. The men forming this settlement in Iron
county, amounting to about one hundred, have
formed themselves into n battalion Of mo lnted
rangers and the effect Is quito sufficient 10 promise
lie best resat from post being established at that
place IL would materially add TO the safety Of ira
seliers passing TO and from California. Inc travel
uTon tbis route Is btgfnniDg 10 be considerable.
The Iast two days, one hundred and ffty-scven wa
gons, with Eve hundred and twenty persons, have
passed this place. ea route for California. II this
Tost could be established the property and proba-
Dly the lives OF many valuable citizens Of the diff
fcrent states, would be saved to the country. This
place 10 two hundred and fifty miles from Salt Lake
City. south and beyond this, there Is no settle
mebt this side Cahoon Pass, assistance Of four hun
dred and fifty miles. If you could favor the ests-
blishmeDt Of this post, Gas we presume 1t c,mes
under your jurisdction,) and grant the above petit
among the mountains and the citizens ofthis Ter
ritory; and for the prosperity Of this country We
viii ever pray.
Respectfully, &c. tSigned) GEo. A; sMrrIf.
AARON +. FARR,
I.ure
The New York herald., 1851-09-18
Our stoninsson correspondsnce.

SroNiNoroN, Sept. ID, 1851.
Fire ia Honington-- This as a Waoing Place
Las. night, the quiet Of our village was alarmed,
about II o'clock, by the cry Of FIRE, which proved
TO be in a large twostory wooden house, in Union
street, between Marion and Water streets. Il was
occupied by four Irish families, who barely escaped
from destruction, saving but ttl, Of their furniture
and clothing. Had the wind been in any other d-
rection, the destruction Of many other buildings
would have been inevitable; but, by the spirited
and well directed exertions Of the ere men and ci.i-
zens, the FIRE was confined to this single buildiny
The house belonged to Mr.. Lord, but being very
old, was OF but little value. There are many suca
buildings here, which are no ornament to the vii
age, and Of very little value 20 their owners which
could be dispensed with in like manner IL the va
luable houses could be saved.
The principal part OF our city visters left us
during the cold weather, but for the last ten days
they would have been glad 10 be here to enjoy our
cool refreshing breezes, and tho cspacious rooms Of
the Wadawaruek. Mr.. Coleman, the entcrprising
and obigipg proprietor Of that establishment, in.
tends to make essential improvements for the next
season, which will make this as fashionable and
equally as pleasant q resort as Newport. IL being
midway between New York and Boston, we have
ready access to either ofthosc cities and Provdence
and then the fishing and sailing TO W atch Hill and
Fishers Island, are unsurpassed by any place on
the Sound. None who visit Stonington in the
sumner will desire more quiet, moral, and healthy
retreat from the heat, turmoil, and hustle of the
city. BIB.
The New York herald., 1851-09-18

either proclaim repuslic reinstate the just heir
The Duke Of Augustenberg a that heir. and let the
friends and followers In the duchies are numerous,
and will not diminish long he is made to suffer
in conjunction with them. The selection Of Prince
Christian, then, is neither just expodient and has
nothing whatever to recommend it to English
mirds. To continental governments, who bow to
the slightest nod of the northern autocras, it may
be both agreeable and advantageous to select q
prince who is known TO DC thoroughly Russian in
feeling and p-incpe, and whose selection must na-
turaly place Denn ark and its interests more com
pletely than ever under the protection Of Russia.
The New York herald., 1851-09-18

. common laborer. Orson Hyde, who governs the
whig branch of the usurpers at and about kains-
vile, was, in the hrst instance, o Canpbelite
preacher James Strang, who is at the head of the
Mormons, on Beaver Island, was New York law
yer. Old Father Cutler, who leads the Cutlerites,
was an aGriculturist. James Collins Brewster, Of
the Brewsterites, same to the Mormons, when
quite boy, with his father. Gliddon Bishop, who
now leads the Mormons at Kirkland, Ohio, was
ciosk and watch repairer Such is the face Of Nor
monism at this day.
Very respectfully, &C.,
TH JEFFERSON SUTHERLAND.
The New York herald., 1851-09-18


This estimate takes of less than one third from
the Atlantic states, and very little from Florida
and Mobile. IL appears 10 me two-thirds Of last
years crop, in the Atlantic States, is very full adj
mission, and that Mobile aud Florida would fall of
so little, s very liberal 80, 900 bales for New Or
leans and Texas, from my accounts, Is q very full
estimate; but this may require fraction to be sd-
ded or enc to be taken eff. As to the three first
Tor the Atlantic, Floridl, and Mobc-it may be do
pended upon that their crops together wont ex seed
1,l50,O0O bales.
As conclusive, respecting the crops generally,
there are no forms, blooms, young boIs, on cot
ton, which have made since the last of July. A
host on the ld OF October, would not njurc the
crop a particle, nor would the catorrillaf. which
in September 1916, cut the crop of so eifectually
All the cotton will be open shortly, and the bes.
crops will be picked out completely from the 18th
October, 10 the lst November.
such is faithful representation of the crop now.
which may not near foot up the figures have
given. can only say it win not exceed | cannot
Yet say how much 1t may fall below Truly your.
tfEO. q. HfSRX
The New York herald., 1851-09-18
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.

From the Buffalo Express September IA
The steamer Buckeye State into port yesterday
afternoon showing evident signs Of having encountered
neavy weather We learn from the passengers that
saturday evening when between Grand River and Ash
tapuls fne encountered gale from the northeast that
continued 10 blow with unabated fury throughout the
night 30 great the force the sea that it forced
through the heavy panng Of the guard decks destroy
ing the saloon ana barbers shop and carrying away
porter room with much Of the passengers' bagga
For part Of the time she had feet of water ON
her main decks, and her fire hold only protected
from deuge, by closing the matches coal holes
The passengers represent the gale Of unprece
dented fury
The Buckeye State mot The Empire State In the
morning above Erie The latter when she left had
the otila Of canal boats belonging Dan Rices circus
in but when met they had been separated from her.
The wreck Of boat and Of the appurtenances Of
the circus discovered floating around in the lake
between this and Erie The probability that the canal
boats with the property Of the circus and perhaps the
on board, all lost We may expect to hear Of
other disasters fur her the lake. the storm being
severe.
From the Buffalo Republic, Sept. ii
Since the above in ty learn that there
neither had any freight aboard, and that there but
of before the boats loose from the steamer Two
Of the boats entire wrecks and the other went ashore
without receiving much damage. Dan Rces circus
company and baggage board the Empire State.
and doubt reached their destination in safety The
boats owned or chartered by Dan Rice and when
the Empire State started, had board his circus
baggage. but which, the wind transferred to
the steamer. We could not learn whether the boats
were insured We heard of no further disasters
The New York herald., 1851-09-18
BroonIyn CITY intelligence.

CoRo.tss 1SqUEs1s.-Ihe Coroner on Monday morn-
irg held inquest body, found at the foot of Jo
Ialencn street the previous evening Sunday. had
clothing and from that circumstance supposed
10 he that Of man drowned while bathing IL was about
FIVE ten inches in height stout built dark brown
rr and appeared 10 have had short whiskers around
the face. IL considerably dcc0mposed and seemed
O. have been In the water two three weeks or,
owing the very hot weather, may have been less In.
quests have slso been held the bodies Of Burns aud
Mctrckett the having died from the effects OF ex-
csvc heat and the ether having been sun struck a. DC
fore stated,
The New York herald., 1851-09-18

MACON Co., Ala sept 5, lS5l.
On the l7th Of September, 1916, l wrote you from
this point, on the subject of the cotton crop and,
being acquainted with its condition and the devas-
tation Of the caterpillar ventured the opinion then
that the crop would not exceed 200 900 bales. IL
reached us, 900 bales, but SO much lighter were
they, that in weight they fell below 700 900 of the
previous year.
In my circular of August 81, 1919, put that crop
at 2, 10000. Ii was 2, 097, 900 bales.
In that CT August 81, 1850, | put the crop at
2200, 900 bales, but it could not exceed 2,3OOOOO
bales withthe best season. II has gone to 235jO 900
bales, but Of reduced weight from those Of last
year.
! have been looking carefully at the crops, since
J. left Mobile, on the 10Th Of July. soon saw that
the intimations making out that the crop would be
very large were merely On effect of maginaton-
that although parts Of some crops promised finely,
1t was seldom so Of q whole crop. | have seen
crops lately, which in July looked WE'LL and if all
the bolls, blooms, and forms remained upon them
must have produced full crop; bu. the rains which
came in August, have caused them to shed not only
the blooms and forms, but also the younger bolls,
so tha. from what | have personally seen in Ala
bama, Georgia, and Tennessee, and what have
from good authority, feel confident this crop will
not exceed 100000 bales, or at most 2,2jO,0OO
bales.
100000 bales would admit the following re-
ceipa:-
The New York herald., 1851-09-18

Tho manufactories in Connecticut are suffering from
the low STATE o water In the rivers In wsterbury II s
said the water has Set tssn lower since 1sss.
The New York herald., 1851-09-18
TrsnenSsus 0.ie nm I..H. ~
OUR BUFFALO CORRESPONDENCE.


BUFFALO, Sept Is, 1851.
Runsored Loss Of Dan Rices Crcxs-Ipreck of the
Ca~sl Boats on schich they Embarked.
avail myself of the leisure of short soiourn
here, to write few lines, knowing that your paper
is naturally looked to for information from all SEC
tions of the country. The gale upon Lake Erie.
Saturday night, was quite severe, and must have
done considerable damage to the shipping
The steamer Buckeye State arrived hero vest ar
day evening, having been since Saturday evening
in getting from Cleveland. She was most of the
way nearly unmanageabe. No very serious damage
to her was done, though the waves washed over
her decks freely, carrying off some Of her freight
The passengers greatly alarmed for their safe
ty. They met the Empire State, bound from Buff
falo west having in tow q canal boat with the cir
Gus paraphern ala of Dan Rice aboard. The storm
appeared to have thrown the Empire about fear
fully We have since learned they were compelled
to abandon the canal boat, which, with its freight,
and some four or five men, were lost. We shall
probably hear of some further disasters
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-18
BY DUNLOP, MoNCUnE g. co.

SHOES. BOOTS, LEATHER, DE AFT
~ AUCTlON.-On FRIDAY The 10Th inst com
mencing at 10 O'clock will sell at our auction
rooms
215 cases Boots and Shoes now in store and on the
way from the manufacturers suited for the present and
approaching season, and comprising most desirable
assortment we have offered, consisting in part OIL
Mems sewed and pegged Brogans in great variety as to
quality and size
Do sewed and peoged Brogues
DO Pumps and Slippers
Do Heavy Sewed and Pegged Water Boots
30 cases Philadelphia civ made dress Boots
Women's fine and Shoes, busI1ina and Boots,
sewed and pegged, in great variety as TO
quality and size.
Misses fine and coarse Shoes, Buskins and Boots
Boys Brogans and Boots. sewed and pegged, &c
$50 SIDES good and damaged Leather
Shoe Thread, Letter Paper &c
TERhs-Under 500, cash; over $780, months ere
dit for approved negotiable paper.
Sale without regard o weatber
Sc IS DUNLOP, MONCURE & co, Aucts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-18
THE TEXAN PUBLIC DEBT.

The following Official decision IN the matter oil the
Public Debt Of Texas will be of daep 10 gs
class OF readers whether Interested or not in effect
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
SEPTEMBER Is, 1851.
SIR: The President has decided III the matter Of the
Texan Public Debt frat, that only five millions oil
stock can be delivered Texas until releases, pro-
wded in the act OF Congress of the 9th OF September,
1880, are filled in the Treasury Department for all
that portion of said debt which issued prior to the 4h
January, 1870 in his judgment the act Of the Re
public cf Texas oil the l4th January, l84O specially
edges the duties on imports for all lhe public debt OF
Texas created prior TO the passage OF that act.
Second. That all tho issues of Texas bonds, cerii
cafes OF stock or notes made receivable for Gail public
Dues are ella inns for which tbs duties imports ave
pledged within the meaning OF The act OF Congress he
9Th September 1850; and releases of all such be
filed in the Treasury Department provided in the asst
named act before he can be justified in delivering the
rems lining five millions of stock the authorities OF
Texas
The President has instructed me TO communicate
this decision to you, in compliance with your request
made in behalf OF the creditors Of Texas.
Very truly, your o5edient servant,
THO. CORWIN,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Gen JAMES HAMILTON,
Chairman Com. OF Creditors OF Texas.