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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

The Burlington Telegraph insinuates that
Gen. Dodge,is opposed tseurrailroad bill now
pending in the Senate.
We look upon this insinuation, after the re-
marks of Gen. Dodge. upon reporting the bill
As one Of the land committee, as mercenary be.
You'd measure. The friends Of this distinguish.
cd Senator. cannot be made to play into the
hands Of an ambitious hule gentleman upon the
mere ipse dirt Of the Telegraph. Gen. Dodge
is friend to the Bill, or why would he give
it favorable Report and advocate it before
the Senatef He is not the man to take two
sides upon this question. And it will be with
the editor of the Telegraph like Kicking
against the pricks"to attempt to destroy Dodge
The editors aid, seems to take it in high
dugeo", that contemporary has suggested tina,
the editor is politically ambitious Why,man
it is notorious where the editor is we'll known
that his vanity in this respect. is supreme. He
hxn always been ooreing N dem ocratic party
for Office and within the last six months he has
privately manifested the same devouring pas.
sion. You are far behind the intelligence Of
the Tslegreph Wires II you don't know. that he
is aspiring. A seat in the lower house Of Con
gress. is rather pleasant place. Ell Miner.
Express.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18
Morgan ism fun blOwn-NOW let
Burlington speak again.

For three weeks past there has been an omi
nous silence. BY the rascally emissary Of Bur-
lington At Washington, J. 4. Morgan, during
which his echoes at the buckram metropolis
have essayed bad imitation of his tergiversa-
ton and lies upon Iowa railroads. He has now
broken out afresh, and As we ssrnised, has
6eeh all this while.l the Triggers SOW study.
ing devilment His n<ssrsl beauty Of Saturday
ast' comes IT, us full fr~ighted with long mis-.
s've rem him. At Washington. in which he be.
'aoouss with denunciation, the Dubuque and
| Keokuk railroad grant. AZ "a fraudulent scheme
upon the State" ga political swindle," &c.-
says that the Lafayette. Burlington and Mis-.
souri, river road originated cith him, at Wash
ington, to eounseracs he p,eftless result Of Gen.
Jones' -electien" and black guards and vilifies
Judges Grant, Greene, Carleton, and every 9TH
er man in the State. who has ever participated
in recommendation Of the Dubuque and Keo-
kuk railroad
The puissant city of Burlington should send
him smother thousand dollars. and pass anoth.
er resolution to "be with him unto the end"
~ oil manner Of means His sturdy rascality
in black balingshe great interests of his State.
H. The very ferum whore her petitions are to be
Aeld, and hls insane u drunken proclamation,
|lesesA his assalsl privatysr. Of political cru
sisst 0eu. 3RnSs. md through him.
evhels yswh Aelsgation. al Of whom
t. The granta. ara
4M18 11s3fepl1r manlfsstation Of
4 ~ hgtcn al and esdsiort. The more espe.
eialIy - he does not seem 10 be making much
tSadway against the efforts of our Congress.
men. who are backed by snch men as Douglass,
Smith Of Connecticut, and Sumner of Massa-
chusetts. About the only truth he tells in the
course Of his three column article, is the ad.
mission that the Senate will pass the bill in
spite Of all his efforts-but he promises to give
it particular gao in the House.
Let Burlington hod one of her model meet.
ings. and pass some Of those peculiar resolu.
lions she "has right" to pass. or her creature
of mischief at Washington will get such start
of her, in parricidal villiany, that she will be
unable to round herself up to his standard of
public morality. ....-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

At convention of the Democracy of Linn
county. held at Marion on the 9th inst to ap
point delegates to the Judicial Convention. the
tollowing preamble and resolutions were adop
tel ~ acslamation:
whesnas. the Hon. James p, Carleton, O
JshMaoa county. N pssfons worthy incumbcn
u tke 0iliee IT District Jndea Tor the 9TH Judi
eiek nietsiet. has discharged Dc duties of tha
= ~ q msnnes highl = erel lsahls to himself
aad e4ssnsagp61s - ever. portion ~ the com
nsuisltys during the tersn u1iek y abeut short
~ 70 expire. ikege5os0,
Resoiyed, Thak i, IN spiaie~ 81 shis rnest
Ing his insslligence, His inteerity. sc bes
sTents, and his business haIsits. render In
pec',liarty quail Ed fcr tIs diseharre II Inc q
.eavue- lkSti6wr ~ Tint 0Jnxx ~ 1lgI1tlR9
Rssplv~& That tn ael~katc0 ,annsiotea u
tliis meeting 10 represent Li9u eSnnsy T. NJ
dsNtyict convention. ~ awa ~ hSFSky msISne
ted e auPpoFt bin = ~ 81 stsas 49, 50
venGieM, III Nj s4:. s 81 q ia ss
Tn k,ssewlse Asnssd SiSnsi.shsx ~. y
pointed 1l1sestsss \. =. Ptssan. 10. I. Ely
JsssPh csssAs, Asssts =. aasa and WIN
anysA.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18
~FiVe wears Ago.

Under this caption the Telegraph spins out
column and half on railroads. In speak
ing Of the five years agitation Of the Dubuque
and Keokuk railroad. the editor remarks:
"And simply becausethey have been SO long
knocking at the door of Congress without ad-
mission. they seem to think We Of Burlington
have no right to appear there at all"
This is not so. The people only desire that
the action of Congress shalt be based upon a
FAIR expression Of the sentiment Of the State
and fair Interpretation of the wishes Of the
people. and not upon the efforts and intrigues
Of the people Of a small district Of the State.
Again that paper remarks:
There must be something radically want.
ing. gentlemen, in your p'ans-something to
convince Congsess that they were practicable
and needful, or they would not have remained
thus long unprovided for"
The radically scdnting," sir. would apply
much better to your ignorance Of facts, design
to misrcpresent them, or failure to draw log
ical deductions.
The misfortune has been, that for four year.
the State was represented in the House Of Rep
resentatives, by gentleman who utterly re-
fused to give this subject any attention, although
repeatedly petitioned, instructed and imploree
to do so. by the people, And that too, ate
the fact had been made known. that by joining
the fortunes of this State. to that Of Illinois, j,
her application for her railroad grant. nothing
could hass prevented onr State apsa ssssiv
Is,r - M .: he So
made.
You claim that Congressman want somethin!
to convince them that our railroad is proctica
bic and needfal. Have they had nothing t.
convince them, when this measure has passed
the ordeal.of Senatorial investig alton and sane
ton once. and is likely to pass it again? wher
question goes before the Senate,-that brancl
Of the national Legislature which reasons from
cause to effect and acts from the highest mo
tives of purity and public utilisy-that pro
found and scrupulously honest body, to which
the country must always look for impartia
legislation, and the safety and preservation 0
its lberties-it generally receives all the atten
ton, investigation and candor, which its mer
its demand. This measure has passed tina
body once. by large majority. and it is ad
mitted by its opposers that. that it will pas
again during the present session. And ye
we are told by our wise and conscientious neigh
bOrs of Burlington. that it has no merits, an,
this accounts for its delay in becoming law
Out with such logic. 1t would better becom
one Of the urchins of that town, than thos
who set themselves up as auxiliaries and di
rectors of public opinion.
Never within the history Of people, ha
there been stronger effort put forth, to mis-
lead public opiaion. by fabrication. mi.repre
sentation and absurd theories, than by tn
people of Burlington for the last eight months
Morgan has proposed as many plans as he ha
fingers and has contradicted himself as Otter
as he has spoken.-Miners Express.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18
California.

Gen. James Wilson who some
years since occupied the Office of
Surveyor General of Wisconsin and
Iowa and with whom many Of our
readers are acquainted, is now in
California. He writes home to his
friends that
People have entirely erroneous
opinions about Californ ia. The COM
mon idea is that if a person can only
get to California he has nothing to
do but to scrape up gold by the shovel
full, until he satisfies all the cravings
of avarice.
The adventurer for California starts
with this opinion-his mind is all alb
sorbed with thoughts about linnen
sacks, buckskin bags and close purses
to hold his gold-he is anxiously con-
irving how to pack, keep and safely
transport his precious yellow dust
His beautiful reverie is never for a
moment disturbed by doubt of get
ting it.
1t is a great and fatal mistake. 1t
is enough of itself to blast the pros
poets of nine out of ten who come to
California. The stern experience OF
the practical miner soon dispels the
error and the poor deluded sufferer is
discouraged, and mortified-he loses
his energy and fortitude-he sickens
and dies.
Ihave seen many such cases, and
| dare not advise any of my numerous
correspondents to come to California.
Those who "stand well had better
stand still.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18
rAs Execution Of KnickerpecEer
BIrrRAI.n Ian m

BuFFALo, Jan. 80.
For the murder of Bari Harkner on
Jan. 2Oth, 1851, took place in the
jail-yard Of this city to-day, Hewas
visited at an early hour BY Rev. DR..
Thompson, Rev. DR.. Chester, Rev.
Mr.. Roby, and several other Minis
tiers. His appearance was easy--he
entered with energy into religious
services, and seemed to give much
attention thereto. .''ss
At a II o'clock about 100 perssns
had assembled to witness the cxecn- ,
ton; the scaffold was rough frame
Of timber with floor about 10 feet
from the ground. The drop was on
posite the Jail, kept up by rope
drawn tightly through block and
made fast to one Of the poles-it fell
upon the cutting ofthe rope. 80
District Attorney, Mr.. Villa.
arrived at 20 minutes q -, ard rs.
livered the Sheriff tie VIM 8 sss
The culprit was IN Smpanied *
the scatfold BY the lIr Chester.
Sheriff Farnham "a Spo1x f3tuf1
Herberts and j. f s q
After speaki1 ~ $500 !.
with IL Z Ie;oll ne cIloIIr
hsnee IN & nssrl ~
q
I 9 9; .
would ~ H lted "a coanfautS
lJ aenten6 ~ 6ve paxdonetl
ne. Il cau eeUg Gil ior she nv.
der, except r. ~ pfeseaes
ofmind. ! an esal 40 !lsiuls
~" sas sc
those by his side; 81 II 80, thie
is the truth"
He then continued addressine ~
people:
God will =" Here he fall
tercd.-(rest lost in transmitting. "
81 return my thanks for the kindness
l have received from Mr.. Clark, iai-
lor, and Rev. DR.. Chester and by Of
ficers." 11'S +
He spoke a few minutes longer; his
remarks it was found impossible to
obtain.
The District Attorney, in front of
the scafold, read the certificate and
warrant for the execution in clear
voice. G
Towards the last his countenance
underwent marked change; his lips
were very white; he exhibited visible
marks of violent mental agitasion.
At the conclusion of these things,
he took his last look around, the cap
was drawn over his eyes, and he was
launched into eternity-at IL min.
past IL the drop fell. His neck ap-
peared instantly broken.
After hanging the usual time, the
body was cut down, coffined and de-
livered to his friends. @s3
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18
Fire Ut COlumbue-Tloo 0es
House Destroyed.

The State Journal of yesterday
morning gives us the following ac-
count of the destruction of the Old
State House by fire;
Yesterday Sunday morning, about
4 o'clock, the cry Of Fire" rang
through our streets. l was soon as
certained that the Old State House
was on fire. The watch first discov-
cred it in the centre of the Senate
Chamber and on the floor. This was
nearly extinguished, when it was dis
covered that the timbers overhead
and near the belfry were on fire.
Soon it burst out through the roof,
and the entire belfry was quickly in
flames. The engines could not reach
the fire, and it was then evident that
the venerable old edifice in which the
Legislature of Ohio has met for the
last thirty five years was doomed to
destruction. The belfry, after burn
ing brilliantly for a few minutes, came
down with a crash upon the Senate
Chamber. The roof then gradually
fell in, and the upper story of the
building was a mass of flames. An
effort was made to confine the fire to
the Senate Chamber and upper rooms
but there was too heavy mass 81
burning matter on the floor to b -.
tinguishs aaAs soon ~ lA1
reached the Hall Of ~ House <
Representatives. The origin Of tks
fire has not yet been ascertained.
The desks, chairs and furniture had
been removed, and the entire build
ing was then resigned to its fate. In
the Senate Chamber very little was
saved. We learn that the Clerks
papers were all secured, but that a
large mass of Documents, Journals
Constitutional Debates, &c. were
consumed.
The loss to the State is not great
as it is hoped that by 1884, the
State House will be so far completed
as to permit the session of both
Houses in the new halls. 1t will make
some temporary Inconvenience dur
ing the present session, but will moi
be very serious.
The senate metyesterday morning
at the usualh our atthe United States
Court Room, and the House held it.
session at the Odeon Hall. These
rooms are near each other and it is
probable that they will be occupied
by the two bodies the remainder o.
the present session.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

LOUIS NAPoLEoN's plan of govern
ment for the French nation is a libel
on republicanism, and a disgrace to
the spirit of this age. The Legisla-
ture is to consist of two houses. The
Senate of $50 members, holding for
life, under appointment by the Presi-
dent to be selected from those having
an income of $4,000 francs per an
mum. Their sessions to be secret
The Assembly to consist of $50 mem
bers, to be chosen by the universal
suffrage, for five years, with salaries
of q, 900 francs Per annuus. Tks
country is divided into $50 election
districts, each of which must return
three candidates, out Of which three
the President is to select one. Thus
Of $50 returned, he chooses $50 to
please himself The Assembly have
no privilege to take the initatiuc in
measures, and cannot debate. All
laws originate in the Cabinet of the
President, and he sends them to the
Assembly for approval. Three or
each side of the Assembly are ap.
pointed to discuss their merits; after
which the members give silent vote
If they reject the measure, it is to BE-
carried to the Senate, whose vote i.
final. No debate is public, and pub
LEGATION of proceedings strictly pro.
hibited until allowed BY the President
in whom, by this arrangement, al
power notwithstanding it the
precise ,cucrse of our government
and, being so palpable and glerine
a cheat on popular credulity as te
make it impossible to suppose any
people can be SO stupid and ig'
norant as not to see through it-and
SO degraded as not to overthrow it,
Cincinnati Nonpariel.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

BAsTisr COLLEGE IN lowA-We have receiv-
ed circular from the Committee appointed by
the recent Baptist State Convention, ito make
vestigation. solicit proposals, DC. with ref
erence to the immediate establishment of &C.
nominational University in this State" We
understand that an effort is being made to pro-
cure its location in this city. We hope the
exertions Of the friend Of this project may be
successful No city in the Stats or the Union
presents equal advantages with Davenport. in
pont of health. beauty Of scenery. and moral
and refined society. for institutions of learning.
A convention is to be held at Iowa City on the
18th and l4th days Of April next. to take this
matter into ideration.-Dsvcnport Ban
uer
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18
From the Miners Express.
Invitation for KOssuth to visit
Iowa.

The following copy II letter. transmitted
to the Mayor of St. Louis, to be given to Kos
suth. when he visits that City. has been kind
ly furnished US by the Governor. 1t seems to
be very proper mark II respect. and in the
absence of Legislative session, We are pleas
ed to know that the Governor has taken this
step.
DrsuouE. Feb. 3, 1852.
Gov. KossurH -
Let M invite you to visit the
State of Iowa, the residence of Gen. Ujhazi
and number Of those brave and gallant men
who were engaged with you in the noble at.
tempt to establish Constitutional liberty for
the people Of Hungary. Although that attempt
failed in consequence Of the intervention of
Russia and the sreachery Of an Hungarian Gen.
eral. whose name is us1De.ssary to be men
toned am your countryN now trampled down
BY Austrian despotisn,. yet we hope-.-we be-
heve that the day 10 not far distant when your
patriotic appeal to men and nations, will call
forth that sympathy and aid, which will ena.
BILE that land from which you are now an exile,
to achieve her Independence and establish
and maintain a free Government.
Although the General Assembly of the State
is not in session. and the means of formal
reception are not in our power. yet may give
you the assurance that should you visit you
will find people who scorn oppressiou-who
love liberty, and who deeply sympathise with
all those who are struggling. or who may con.
tend for the establishment Of Republican and
free governments throughout the world.
Ihave the honor to be,
Yours very respectfully,
8. HEMPSTEAD,
Governor of the State of Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

GovERSoR's SALARrEs.-The aggregate sala.
ries of the Governors of the thirty -one States is
$40 ,756. Rhode Island gives the lowest in the
list-s4OO per annum, and California the high.
est. $1,000
There are four Territories with salaried Go.
vernors. whose aggregate is $l0,5O0. Among
them is the immortal Brigham Young, who
draws from the National Treasury $4,000 70.
outraging Heaven and abusing and disxracing
earth.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

NAVIGATION river yesterday continued
to swell. and large quantities of floating ice
flowed past the city. Hence to Cairo, there are
about eleven feet of water in the channel, and
navigation is unobstructed. With the cxcep-
ton of the Illinois. the upper rivers are yet
closed; but few days of mild weather will,
soon occasion general thaw.-St Louis I'm.
ion February 5tb.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

BURLINGTON BEec,SG.-The great. the rich
the powerful city of Burlington. whose peope
are SO fall of "v,m and pluck" has. We see by
the Congressional reports, been begging the
General government to help them build Court
House! Truly some people do not know the
line that divides familiarity from contempt. and
have not the delicacy to distinguish between
propriety and the Observation-Disclosures En-.
quirer,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

PRAIRIE. CaEzK BRiDar.-This bridge, with
the exception Of the railing is now complete
teams have been crossing il Tor nearly two
weeks. 1t apears to be good substantial job
and is a credit to the country.
1t is confidently expected that high water
and floods wi have no effect upon it. There
is nothing now to prevent the regular arrival
and departure of the mails at all seasons Of
the year Besides We now feel that we are
much more closely connected with Iowa City
and the rest Of mankind.-Cedar Rapids
Era.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

Hecx IALAxD AND CHICAGO RAlLRoAp.-We
iearn thnt the Chief Engineer Of this road and
;sthss eaesres srs se1ssssa = sthis pe.rt in a
lev days.ts complete the contract for the build.
isgof Tho Rock River Bridge. This work will
seoub Be commenced. and pushed through to
sompletion IS rapid as possible. 1t is the in.
tention Of the contractors to have the whole
road completed to Rock Island. as soon az
this bridge can be complsted.-Davenport
Banner.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

UWs saw letter yesterday from David T..
Disney. member If the House Of Representa-
tives. from Ohio, expressing warm support
for our railroad grants Mr.. Disney is strong
man. and viii undoubtedly render u essential
scrvies.-Mincrs Express.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

MRAGE.--The steamship Arctic
was distinctly seen at Newport, R. l..
on the Goth ult., while sixty-five miles
distant, by the effect of mirage. The
lights on the coast, on the same night
were seen double by those on board
this vessel.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

the roads terminates, thebnea Davenport
the other at Keokuk, psiass where the MISSES.
sippi. with rock bottom md high banks may
be easily bridsed. ~ on. which should bacon
stsntly borne in mind 81 those who hold 10
their hands the dessiniss Of these Important
measures.
Resolved. That the pre.eminent claims to
Congressional favor, OF the above co ordinate
railroads; and the paramount duty OF the Iowa
delegation to support them with all their SKIN
and energy. have been demonstrated by the ar
guments and instruetitAs Of three legislative
SESSIONS -four State eonvsntionsa score or more
Of district meetings asd.s multitude OF petit
tions from the people; and We now here re- afhrm
oil that has been heretofore urged on their be-
half. and declare our unalterabe determination
to adhere to them through every vicisstude and
at every hazard. until our efforts shall have
been crowned with complete success.
Resolved, That bill now before the Senate
as reported by General Dodge, for the benefit
Of these great projects. accords with the wishes
and is in harmony with the best interest OF the
people of Iowa. and We demand. as we'll fol-
our constituency. Is in the name Of the State
that our delegation in Congress shall sustain il
with al their ability and zeal, unaffected by
any rival or collateral projects whatever, until
it shall have become . Law of the land.
Resolved, Thst whether said grants Of land
be obtained Prom ccngsess or not. we are deter
mined sinApGale ~ meant
'. issSl "a 9,SS.e Ugh
out the stsV( ~ GA4s With us - Efforts.
Resolved, That We recommend to the citi
Gems of those counties interested in the success
Of this enterprise the propriety of holding coun
ty and neighborhood meetings in order to re-
express their opinions and firm reliance in the
practicability Of these projects.
Resolved, That the Secretaries forward Z
copy of these proceedings to each Of our sena
tors and Representatives in Congress. and tina,
all the papers throughout the State be reques
ted to publish the seq.
The convention was ably and eloquently ad
dressed by George Acheson. Esq, Dr.. Knowles
L. E. johnson. Esq. Gen. Bridgman. G. Negus
Esq DR.. Stark, Col. Bousquet, lie Grand By
ington. Esq. Hon. R.R. Harbour. G. Folsom
Esq, and Gen. Van Antwerp.
On motion, the convsntion adjourned sine die
ARTHUR BRpGNAN, President.
DO. FINCH, Secretaries.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

NEW Bears. The St. Louis Intelligencer of
the 26th says-We hear Of three or four new
boats building for the Galens and st. Peters
Trade this season. Captain Smith Harris and
Capt. Bersies it is said. are building two fine
steamers at Wheeling. Capt Harris boat is
intended for the trade between Galena and St.
Pe,ers-she will be called st. Paul. have three
boilers, make the distance from Galena to St.
Paul in ~ hours. cost 425 900 and to be com.
manded by Capt. N. X. Harris. Capt. Barger
of the Dubuque. and Cap Ludw;ck, of the
DR.. Franklin No l. are also building new
boats.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

DISTANCE TO CALivoasIA.-The California En-
qa''er says, the true distance from New York
to San Francisco is a. follows: From New York
to Chagres. 200 miles; from Chagres to Pana.
ma, 81; from Panama to San Francisco. 300:
total. 1884 miles"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

" A rapper in New England of the Andrew
jackson Davis school, processes to have had a
recent communication from the spirit of Ethan
Allen, in which he stated that he and Tom
Paine were stopping at hotel kept by John
Bunyap.