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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-12-29
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TnRspAY, Dec. Esd.

THRsDAY, Dec. 25d.
House met pursuant TO ad ournment.
Mr. Taylor presented petition from certain
citizens in relation to Temperance; on his mo-
ton referred 10 the committee on Temperance.
Mr. Cleaves introduced petition of the citi.
zens of Louisa county III relation to State
Taxes
On his motion referred to select committee.
Messrs Cleaves Whom and Sells appointed
said committee.
Mr. Bryan presented the petition Of George
Reese and sixty Others for a State road.
Referred W .lrs committee on Roads and
Highways.
Mr Witer from the committee on engrossed
bills reported Fl r file No had been prcsen-
ted to the Governor for his signature.
Mr. Sharp INTRODUCED the Acknowledgements
cd thata committee, consisting of one from
each dlstrict,b formed; whose duty it shall be
and di report ti BY bill otherwise.
Mr. Eaton mo- amend by adding the
| word "Senata,f )istricts" to.
Mr. Grun,( duced II r file
No q q T. DIehe claims Of
and certain II for taxes due prior to
Mr. Sharp with Ne introduced II r file No
46 bill establishing the 18th Judicial district
for the State Of Iowa.
Mr. Cock introduced the following-Resolv-
ed that the committee on Schools be instruc-
ted toinquire into he expediency ct appropra'
ting part Of the proceeds Of the School Lands
for the education Of the blind.
! Mr. J Green introduced the following-Re-
solved that the judiciary committee DC instruc
ted to enquire into the expedency OF amend
ing SO much Of chapter 200 Of the Code as re-
lates TO the empanncling OF juries before JUS
tees Of the peace.
Mr. Sears gave notice that he would at some
future time introduce bill to amend the law IN
relation to county surveyor.
Mr. Fordyce introduced the following-Re
solved that any committee 10 whom a bill may
be referred be required to report in shree days.
except certain bills by whose length longer
time would be required to act on them-lost.
Mr. Alger gave notice that he would at some
future time introduce resolution IN relation
to mail facilities.
Mr. Jessup introduced the following-Rc
solved that section 1865 of chapter IS Of the
code be amended by striking out the words
land condition which on his motion was re-
red to the judiciary committee.
Mr. Sharp from The Judiciary committee to
whom was referred II r file No 50 bill to u
ganize certain counties reported the same back
with the following additional section.
Section That the county scat OF Har-
rison shall be called Magnolia, that Of Shelby
Shelbyyille that OF Wakaw, Sergeant Bluffs
that of Cass, Lewis that Of Adams, Quincy
and recommended its passage.
Mr. Rogers from the committee on en-
crossed bills reported sundry bills as correct
" engrossed.
Mr. Bryan form the judiciary committee tc
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-12-29
Ladies Fair.

The ladies Of Iowa City held a Fair in the
Senate Chamber on Christmas eve, which was
argely attended by visitors aud members of the
legislature. as well as by our own citizens. The
whole affair WAS tasteful;y got up. in all its
parts. and reflects much credit on those engag,
ed in it; but what struck us AS the most Mt.
ractive part of The whole affair was the tables
the Library room. These were indeed splcn.
did. We we're pleased TO observe, tina. the Gus.
ON, so common at Ladies fairs, Of imnortu-
nate begging of visitors to buy their articles
was not resorted to. And from the amount of
he receipts this would seem to be the most
successful mode of accomplishing the object in
view.
We learn that the nett profits amounted te
S2as o.
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SENATE.
FRlDAr Dec. Gath

FEIDAY Dec. 24th.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr. Preston-a petition praying the abolition
of capital punishment; laid on the table.
Mr. Shields petition TO change certain
state road in the county Of Dubuque; referred
10 the Senators from Dubuque.
Mr. Hull-frnm the committee on public
buildings made majority report on the bill to
locate the seat OF government at Fort Des
Mones, and recommended its passage without
amendment, laid on the table.
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
House resolution and memorial to the Post
Master General for change in certain post
routs; referredt to a select committee.
A bill to secure Tore vigorous prosecution
Of the Des Moiues river improvement, laid on
the table.
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BILLS ON THIRD READING.

A bill authorizing the state treasurer to pur-
chase safe; passed.
Mr. Browning moved 10 take from the table
the repor, Of the committee on Internal i'm
rovements; lost.
Mr. Preston moved call Of the roll and
Messrs Everson Sayles absent; the call was
suspended, and after several Unsuccessful at
temp,s tn: Senate finally adjourned until Mon.
day morning al 9 o clock.
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From the New York Herald.
California Present to Gen. Pierce,

number the citizens OF San Francisco have
forwarded to this city. by the last steamer, a
most valuable and unique present. which. isin
tended for the President elect, as token of es.
TEEN. 1t is massive gold ring. weighing up
wards OF half pound. This monster ring for
chasteness of design, elegance ofexecution and
style of finish has. perhaps. no equal in the
world The design is by Mr.. George Blake, a
mechanic of San Francisco. Tho circular DOR
tion Of the ring is cut into squares, which stand
at right angles with each other. and are embel
|lisksd each with beautifully executed design
presenting q pictorial h;atory
0Fnii. from her primitive state down 10
her present fourishing condition, under the
Nag Of the Union. Thus, there is grissly bear
in menacing attitude, deer bounding down
a slope, aud enragcd boa, soaring eagle and
a salmon. Then We have the Indian with his
bow and arrow, the primitive weapons of self.
defence: tho native mountaineer on horseback.
and a Californian on horseback, throwing his
las.o. Next peeps out a Californian's tent
Then you see miner at work, with his pick.
the whole being shaded by two American iIap,
with the slaves crossed and a group Of stars in
NC the ring reserved for q
seal is covered by solid and deeply carved
plate Of gold. bearing the arms of the State Of
California in The centre sdrmounted by the ban.
ner and stars of the United States and inscrib.
, cd with
FRANK PIERCE,
in Old Roman characters. This lid opens upor
hinge. and presents to view underneath q
square boz. divided by bars Of gold into nine
separate compartments. each containing /,
pure specimen Of the varieties of ore found IN
the country Upon the inside is the followin .
| inscription:-
Presented 10
FRANKLIN PIERCE,
the 18th President Of the United States.
1t was arranged that Colonel John Middleton
one OF the most eminent citizens of San Fran
cisco, should have the honor of presenting tho
ring to General Pierce: BUT owing to Illness he
could not enjoy it, ard the Pleasing duty dc
! VOWED upon A. A. Solver, Esq who is now in
this city. The artist worked necessarily 70,
iorty'two days at the carving, chasing and pol
Ishing of it, and would not accept of nav upor
such an occasion. Mr. Solver is indebted /,
Messrs Adams & Co. who brought the prcc
ieus deposit to New York, free of change. The
ring is valued at $4,000, and will be exhibited
iof a mule time at the store OF Ball Black 4
onkins, is Broadway
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State Librarian.

On Saturday the llth inst. Martin L. Morris
was appointed by the Governor with the al.
vice and consent Of the Senate State Librarian
for the term Of two years.
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IOWA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY Dec. 22nd.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.

w EDNEsDAf zee. ~-uu.
Senate met pursuant TO ad journnient.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
Mr. Coop, petition of the citizens OF Jeffer-
son county asking a change ir the road law;
referred to tho committee of ways and means.
Mr. johnson, petition of the citizens OF Pot
tawattamie county praying removal OF the
capitol to Fit Dcs Moines; referred to the COM
m',tee on public buildings.
Mr. Mckinney, 4 petition of the Inspector
and Warden OF the peni.cntiary asking a
change in the discipline in said institution;
referred to y special committee composed of
Mcs.rs. Mckinney. Love and Fisher.
Mr. Preston, petition of the citizens OF Linn
county asking change in the road law: re-
ferrcd 30 the commute on roads; also petition
for "A convention to revise the constltion; refer
red TO the judiciary committee.
Mr. Scllramm introduced a resolution 20 have
locks and keys put on the unprotected desks
of Senators: adopted.
Mr. Love from the committee on printing re-
ported a resolution to print-copies of the
auditors and treasurers report for the use of
the Senae-copcs for the use of the House
and on his motion the first b ank was filled by
! insrting two thousand; and the report was
adopted.
| The committee on internal improvements
asked until to. morrow morning to report on
the railroad memorials; granted.
| BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
A Joint resolution establishing land office
at Cedar Falls; referred TO the committee on
pulclic lands.
House file No 80 an act authorizing the com.
missioner and register of the Des Moines river
improvement to sell certain lands; read second
time.
Mr. johnson presented report from judge
Bradford, pointing out certain De-
11uI 8<<1 49, u}tiIl -
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Rail Roads and Mr. Folsom.

We take the following extracts from the cd.
,torial correspondence of the Miners Express,
of Dec, 2lst, in relation to railroads.
Mr.. Merritt thinks the whig members of the
House have voted on these questions "from
party considerations" However thi. may be,
we are well satisfied that the friends of the old
railroad policy, have weakened themselves ma.
terislly at the August elec,ion.
considerable excitement has prevailed here
FOR 4 few days. in relation to railroads. A
strong effort is being made TO kill off the old
railroad projects Of the State by a combina.
ton Of Wings and portion OF the Democrats
OF the House, this effort. from prescn. indica.
lions, will be accomplished. Il! has already
been accomplished in tho House. and the fear
is, that a sufficient organization has been con-
summarized in the Senate. to carry it through
this body. In the House memorial TO Con
grcss for grant of lands for the construction
Of = railroad from Burlington to the Missouri
river, and one for grant from Davenport to
the Missouri aud one for a grant OF lands for n
road from McGregor's Landing to the Big Sioux
have passed In order to carry these memoir.
ais through the House, the Wings Of that body
were organized by Hon. James Grimes Of Bur
! lngton, from party considerations, without re
gard to location. to support them; and unitct
| to such Democrats a. felt local interest il
their passage. in forcing thom, by decide,
vote, through that body
He also pays high and well.deserved com
p'iment to the representative of johnson coun
~, for his bold and gallant defence Of the in
terests of his constituents and the rights of tn
central portion II the State.-cven the ma
jority who voted down his proposition, coul,
not but admit stability and ths force Of hi
;sfIIInniufS. Thckdisnr says: !.
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[yU5EttoO 70 yu0 cOmWtossoo on Inter.
II(l improvements. They will probably adopt
some general system. which, We trust. will be-
come the settled policy Of the State; but upon
which there is reason 10 entertain considerable
doubt The most able and indefatigable cham.
pion against these projects in the House. il G..
Folsom. Esq, Of johnson county. And let me
here remark, that NJ. Folsom, with all his Cd
di,ies and eccentricities.s one Of the most pow.
.riul men. intellectually, that we have in the
State. He is a clear headed man, walchful Of
the interests Of his constituents. prompt a, his
post, able in discussion. apt in illustration, and
man Of indomi.able energy and determine.
ton. Ho may not com nand The influence in that
body. that other and more obscure members
will. but that he is superior to all a. man Of
mind and originality, l .hiuk hone will quss.
ton"
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Two O'CLOCK r. u.
The Senate again resolved itself into com
mitsee Of the whole on the bill regulating in.
terest on money.
The committee, after short sitting. rose aud
reported the bill with amendments.
On motion Of Mr. Fletcher the bill WIS refer
cd to the committee On the judiciary with in.
s,ruetions to put the same in proper shape and
report it TO the Senate on tomorrow.
Mr. Lewis from the committee on schools re-
ported back bill for the relief of the blind
read twice. and on his motion the rule was sus-
pended and the bill passed.
Mr. Preston moved to take from the table the
joint resolution for an adjournment over the
Hollydays; carried.
The joint resolution was again laid on the
table.
Mr. Browning introduced 4 joint resolution
relating to amendments of the code: read first
and second times, and on his motion referred to
the Judiciary committee.
On motion the Senate adjourned to to-mor
rev at 10 o'clock A. N.
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Rail- Roads.

Tho committee on Internal Improvements in
shs Senate, reported on Wednesday VI last
week, on tEe several Memorials and Joint Res
Citations, asking grants Of land Tor railroad pur-
poses in this State; recommending tho indsf,
ni.s postponsmsns Of all tho memorials except
enc from Burlington so the Missouri rivcr-one
from Davenport $50 Muscasine to the Missouri
river, At Kauesville, aud one from Dubuque to
he Missouri river BY way Of Fort Dss Mones;
ahs latter 10 be amended by striking out Fort
Dss ksinss.
This looks like carrying out tie design Of
ssking grants from Congress for three roads,
nearly parallel with each other east and west,
through The State, from tho Mississippi to the
Missouri.
We may be in error as to the effect Of asking
Congress to make = grant Ut lands for such a
system OF State Railroads, but it does seem to
us a. tantamount to a with drawal Of all seri.
Gus and earnest application for such aid.
We have many reasons for believing that a
ssqusst for 90 large an amount Of lands could
and would not be favorably entertained by
Congress. It is asking = much larger amour,
than has been heretofore asked while one Of
the most prominent and weighty objection,
Mat has been urged against granite. Was that
" asked too much. With the aid Of gran,
sush = has been ASKED; ssseers 1I
rnisht - iu1auanrf g IL III -
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Two O'clock, r. Il.
Mt Means moved that the House resolve IL
self into committee ri tina -xlnols IA ths
consideration Of fis No So; agreed 70.
Mr. McPherrin in the chair ,statedthat hereto.
fore when in committee Of the whole thew had
proceeded rs far Is section 4; vhereupon the
clerk read section 4.
Mr. Cock offered substitute for the bill.
After long discussion participated in BY
Messrs. Grimes, Wilson, Green, Cock. Folsom
and Sears, the question on the substitute bro,
posed by Mr. Cock was submitted, and division
being called for, resulted as follows viz: Nv.
II, nays II.
Mr. Folsom moved tina. the committee rise
and that the bill be printed; agreed to.
The committee rose, the House conenrr;no
in their report and the bill ordered to be pr;n.
| ted.
On motion Of Mr. Grimes, the House ao.;,
resolved Itself INTO committee of the whole in
regard to amendments ofthe code on the rev.
nue. law H r file No 25.
| Mr. Green in the chair, section 6 nth. hill,
| was read
| On motion section was also struck m,
section being read, Mr. Grant moved that 4
DC SO amended as to assess all real and person.
al estate once every year. He said in a countrv
IKE this where the fluctuations in the value Of
'e"i properly are SO great, where its rise in
.aiue is so peculiarly rapid it seemed gross
,nJus''ce TO assess 1t but once in two wears. In
ms own county of Scott, no less than s.. 900
acres of land had been entered in the past
Two years; and in the county north Of him no
less than 10000 Consequently all that in
crease would be exempt from assessment and
taxation Tor one year by that system. The du
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13
co M M E rel L..

Times OFFICE, GLASGOW, Mo. }
May ID, 1852.
We quote
SUGAR.-N. o. prime 2 100 tbs, 55@7c.
CoFFEE.-By the Sack, 12@12 p ID.
Observation-Disclosures Dbl. 35c.; N. o. sugar
house, 45c.; ST. Louis Syrup, SOC. p gallon.
CoTToN YARN.-Wholesale, Soc r bunch.
lRoN.-Sligo bar, &C.; Tyrone, do. 4c. p ID.
WHIsKEY.-22c. = gallon, by the barrel.
NArLs.-Mo. Iron, 43@5e.
FLoUR.--S4 0O@5 90 p Dbl.
ToBAcco.-Sl 5O@2 90 q 100 TBS.
HEMp.-$55@S6O p ton.
BAcoN.-7@74c. hog round
LARD.--7@Sc. p tb.
WHEAT.-6O@65 cents p bushel, as per quality.
FLAX sEED.-S1 90 per bushel.
Day HIDEs.-6 cents per ID.
SALT.-G- A. Salt 81 IS p sack; L. B. So 90.
FRUIT-Dried apples 81 so U bushel.
RIcE-5t@6Ic-
iy>For family use, Poultry, Vegetables, Butter
Eggs, &c. are in constant demand, at high rates.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13
Address of the seuthern Whigs.

The Washington Republic of the 2Sth ult.,
contains the Address of the Southern Wings
who withdrew from the late Wing caucus
at Washington. In publishing it, the Re.
public says:
We publish this morning the address Of
a portion of the Southern Wings to their
constituents and the country. From all
comment on the course of the minority or the
majority in the recent Congressional Caucus
we have Intentionally abstained. We know
that both were aetuated only by the most
elevated sentiments of public duty and pat
riotic attachment. We believe that both will
at some time, be enabled so far to harmonse
conflicting opinions, as to act together in a
common cause.
Our own position, in regard to the mea-
sures of adjustment was taken too early,
and has been too distinctly and consistently
maintained-through times of greater doubt
and darkness than the present-to permit us
10 araUer on hesitate a moment as 10 the pro-
friety and necessity Of insisting upon the re-
cognition of the policy of the Compromises
This was the ground taken by President
Fillmore in both his messages-afirmed by
the Wing Congressional caucus at the COM
mencement of the present session-and it is
claimed to be the ground of every Wing
candidate for tho Presidency who is at all
prominent before the public.
The following is one of the concluding
paragraphs of the Address:
Should both of the great political parties
fail to shape future party organization upon
the enlarged and fair principle to which we
invited the Wing meeting at the Capitol on
the Goth inst, there remains but one other
resort. The people will demand such an
organization, at the expense of existing par
ties, and it will triumph over both; or,
mislead by political leaders whose personal
ambition rises above their love of country,
the people will become involved in canvass
conducted by candidates whose parasites
will pander to sectional preiudices, and will
seek political preferment by arousing Sec
tiopal passions. The next Congress, in that
case, will be composed of men Of all parties
pledged to renew the agitation of questions
which the 3lst Congress closed with so
much difficulty. The result ofsuch a strug-
gle human foresight cannot compass. We
have believed that intelligent craftsmanship,
by timely action and patriotic effort, could
avoid the trial and the catastrophe. We
made an honest effort to point the way. We
have now explained our motive and our
conduct, and we confidently submit them for
your judgment.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13


A CouRT DISPERSED NY Mop--Tbe
County Court of Grayson county, (Va., }
was recently dissolved by mob violence, the
particulars of which are thus detailed in a
letter from Carroll county to the Lynch
burgh Virginian:
"After the execution of the negroes in
that county, some time ago, who had been
excited TO rebellion by certain Methodist
preacher by the name of Bacon, of which
you have heard, the citizens held meeting
and instituted sort of inquisitton, to find
out if possible who were the accomplices of
said Bacon. Suspicion soon rested on a man
by the name of Cornut, and OH being charg-
ed with being an accomplice, he acknowl-
edged the fact, and declared his intention of
persevering in the cause; upon which he
was severely lynched. Cornut then institu-
ted suit against the parties, who afterwards
held meeting and passed resolutions, noti-
flying the court and lawyers not to under
take the case upon pain Of coat of tar and
feathers. The court, however, convened at
the appointed time, and true to their promise,
a band of armed men marched around the
court house, fired their guns by patoons, and
dispersed the court in confusion. There
was no blood split. This county and the
county of Wythe have held meetings and
passed resolutions sustaining the movement
of the citizens of Grayson."
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13

I5sWe learn from the National Intelli-
gencer, that among the Cadets admitted to
West Point, for 1852, there are three from
the State of Missouri. James P. Major, of
Fayette; Charles Goode and Edward Rich
ardson.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13
AUGUST ELECTION,


CsH7 We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
CAREY candidate for Shertfof Howard county.
at the ensuing August election.
(szY'We are authorized to announce BoYD M.
McCRARY candidate for Sheriff, at the ensuing
August election.
GVWe are authorized to announce BYRD
DETHERAGE candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing
August election.
lzz5'W are authorised to announce FRANKLIN
HUGHES candidate for Assessor of Howard coun-
ty at the ensuing August election.
(E5T We are authorised TO announce ROBERT T.
PREwITT candidate for Circuit Attorney in this
District, at the next November election.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13
Platte District Whig Convention.

We understand there was no Wing Con-
vention held at Plattsburgh on Monday in
the Platte Congressional District. Dele
gates from six or seven counties appeared.
There was some misunderstanding as TO
time and place. The Convention will be
held at Gallatin.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13
JEWELRY! JEWELRY!

WE desire to call the particular attention of
w the public to our stock of JEWELRY,
which is full and complete, and will be sold unusu-
ally low. II is warranted TO be of the best mate
rial, and the latest styles.
A call is solicited, as we do not consider it any
trouble, but pleasure to have our goods and prices
examined. GREENABAUM & BARTH.
Fayctte, May Ca
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13

I5@Hon. JonN S. PHELPS, at Demo-
cratic district convention held in Oseola on
the 26th April, was nominated for re-elec-
zion. E4e had no opponent.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-13
The present Congress.

The St. Louis Union is scourging the pre-
sent Congress most awfully. 1t does il
right fairly, too. The democratic majority
in the Senate is ~, in the House 52-total
GA, with raft of Free Sellers not included
Yet the Union lams the body for its favor to
what it considers the Collins steamship
"swindle," and the French spoliation BILL
Concerning this latter, it SAYS:
This spoliation bill has been for near ff-
ty years bone of contention between par
ties, the old Federaists and their young
progeny the United States Bank Wings,
being always for 1.-THE democracy being
always against it. Now this bone instead
of being bone of contention between two
parties, has become bone for both to pick!
the democracy furnishes as many advocates
for it as the United States Bank Wings do;
and as they are the majority, they are res
ponsible for the whole; and must be made
responsible in history for having earned for
the session of l85l-'52, the infamous name
of PLUMBER SESSION.