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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Mysterious Tracks.

The Boston journal has the following notice
of the mysterious tracks, imprinted on the snow
in parts of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
and which have excited much wonder and spe.
lation:
They were first seen on the morning Of the
26,h of November last, in the easterly part of
Foxboro'. and on the morning of the 29th of
February-snow having fallen during the pre-
vious night--they were seen in tho town of
Mansfield. The tracks were mostly seen near
barns. hog pens and hen houses, and had a
very near resemblance to the tracks of calf
They have been traced through fields and over
stone walls, as if they presented no impedi-
ment. and again under the sill of shed where
hens are accustomed to pass. In one place
they led to door step. but none were discov-
cred leading from it--from which it 10 argued
that the animal has wings. They have been
seen in Newton. s.oughton, Midway, Belling.
ham, Franklin. N Bridgwater, Dighton
Berkeley ana othd e.ce.. The following is
an exact measurement of the tracks: Length
of track, 81 inches; width of do. inches
length of inside. or frog, "a inches; width Of do.
- inches; elevation Of frog, or inside, above
the outside impression, inch. The elevation
inside was entirely fiat, unlike the frog of :
horse or colt. Width Of The outside hoof, Of
shoe, Z Of an inch All accounts agree tina
the tracks were made in straight line, one at
ter the other, as if made by two feet instead o
four and as measured by mechanic, the dis
lance between them varied from 8 to IL inches
The Providence Journal has the following
notice of them. The conclusion drawn from
the facts stated in the closing sentence, mus
be very consoiing to some people:
The mysterious tracks, which have given rise
to SO much speculation. have not been confined
to Coventry or to Kent county. They hav'
been seen in other parts Of the State. We learn
upon reliable authority. that they were seel
around the Butler Hospital on Christmas NOR
ming, and that they have been seen in many
other places. The description corresponds il
all the cases. The tracks have every appear
ance of those made by colt; yet to fulfil al
the apparent conditions, the animal should b'
abe 10 pass through holes that would not ad
nit of large sized cat, should be winged, ane
should be Of such weight as to press the foo
into The glound as deeply as the hoof OF an iror
shod horse. We learn from friend in Coven
/ try, who has seen the tracks. that etter ha
been received there, stating that similar track
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

TThe New and Beautiful Little Steamer
Black Hauk which has been for some weeks
advertised in our columns as a regular packet
for the Iowa and Cedar rivers, ma ae its first
appearance here last Sunday at noon. 1t is
just the thing for the navigation of these rivers
of exceedingly light draft when uni FADED she
has capacity to GARY one hundred and sixty
tons. Our citizens should give all the encour-
agement in their power to keep this boat in this
trade; so that she mny make regu ar trips here.
during the season. The merchants of Iowa
City are unable to give her much freight to
carry out this spring. the most Of it being en-
gagged by the four lighters bui / here by the
Keokuk and St. Louis packet company. Had
it been known earlier in the winter that a
Steam Boat Of as light draft as the Black
Hawk could be relied upon to come into these
rivess this early plenty Of frsi shs would have
Been reserved aud accumulated to make pro.
eSstsnss Is MAKE e' Ais sas'
and Cedar Rapids. it will be known and create
a business both in carrying goods for merchants
in towns west Of this, and the large number OF
migrants who are seeking homes in the inte
rior of our State.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Ietter from senator Cas-.

The following letter addressed to
the Baltimore Young Mems Monu-
mental Association, in reply to an
Invitation to attend ball which came
off on the Sd inst. at Baltimore
WAsHNGToN, March 2, 1852.
GENTLEMEN / should be happy to
be with you, agreeably to your. kind
invitation, at the ball to be given by
the Monumental Association, on
Wednesday evening, could do so
consistently with other engagements.
But as cannot, l am compelled to
go forego that pleasure, while at the
same time tender you my thanks
for the honor done me upon this oc-
casion. Iwish you a pleasant party
and am happy at all times to see
associations like yours formed to ex-
tend the principles and to promote
the success of the democratic faith,
yet coming together for rational "a
musement. And the political pros
poets are SO bright that they cannot
but add to the social pleasures of the
evening. For the decree has gone
forth that the next administration OF
the general government must be in
the hands ofthe democratic party
4-who IRA may
signs of the times. Our p0llellv(
are indeed counting upon our divis'
ions upon local or personal predilec
tons, or other differences of opinion
which are to prevent our union ane
united action. But the result viii
be triumphant vindication of tn.
vital energy of our principles, and {
single refutation of these unworthy
predictions. As soon as the voice o
the party is pronounced in the es
tablished mode all other feelings will
give way to the fealty which ever,
democrat owes to his political faith
and we shall all join with zeal ant
unanimity in supporting the nomina
! tons, and thus securing to our coun
try that course Of action which ha
given US greater measure of pros
perity than any people ever enjoyed
before us, and those principles of ad
ministration which are found in tn,
constitution, and are only foun'
there.
+ Renewing my wishes that the even
ing may be pleasant from these an
l. ticipations,
l am, gentlemen, with great regard
truly yours, LEWIS CASS.
Col. J. MAYBuRY TURNER, and 9th
ers committee, &c.--Washingtol
Union.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Suppose yoNS6nVs

what thens Suppose tHo~ VNleisstihg gentle
men who, elected as wings. made over the last
house to the opposition, should now succeed in
effecting Judgment on the Baltimore platform
what of itI Can you believe wing candi-
date for next President would be weaker, on
the who g. for their open hostility?
30 we shall all bolt /" What fort What
will you make by it3 Ohio, Indiana and
Maine Gall for Casa before would have elected
Gen. Taylor without single vote from the
slave States. Is it wise without cause to force
a sectional tissue on the country We of the
north are willing 10 olive and let live" Why
should you for mere name, insst on destroy
ing usf Pause and consider New York
Tribune.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
lell (nlll ohly on,

wagons, &c. The Mexic 310
also 100 stand of arms taken at
same time"
The alag" remarks that the FORE
going facts present one feature that
is entirely new in modern warfare,
viz: that both the victors and the
vanquishedr ran from each other. That
paper, however, thus explains the
movement:
"The official report of General
Canales lin command of. the Mexi-
bans) declares that he drew his men
off to induce Caravajal to advance
from sheltered position which he
occupied, and from which it twas found
difficult to dislodge him. This, in his
version, was a mere military ma
nGuyre, while the other side represent
ii as hasty and precipitate retreat.
How this may be,we will not undertake
to give an opinion. But one thug is
beyond controversy, viz: that an en-
gagement was had, and that the
Mexican forces remain on the ground,
having taken all the spoils of war
which belonged to the camp IF their
adversaries, while Caravajal and his
forces recrossed the river, and have
withdrawn from the contest, thus leav-
ing Canales in possession Of the bat
tle-ground and the camp. Many Of
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
BY the remaing Hills, al.

by the remaing Hills, an
continued with short arms and
knives. John Selles was shot by(
son of Isaiah Hill, l2 or Ia years Of
age0 and fell and expired after hav-
ing received five other shots through
the head. William Crisman was shot
by the same boy, when in the act Of
stabbing Frederick Hill with bowie
knife. Crisman died, having on his
body one pistol shot and fifty-three
wounds inflicted with knife. A
man by the name of Alverson, and
another by the name of Samuel Sell
lers, (ofthe house party) were slight
ly wounded.
Two of the boys, (Hills) were
wounded with rifle shots, and one of
them, mere boy lies in a critical
condition.
Dr Hill was not armed, and un-
derstand did not participate in the
conflict. He was considerably in ad-
vance of the party when the action
commenced. He is now with the
wounded, and a party have just left
town to ascertain further particu-
lars.
The above may not be entirely
correct in detail, but in the main is
true.
Yours, &C.,
T. S.-Since writing the above, DR..
burdett has arrived from the ground
and confirms the news of the deatll
OF Russell and Isaiah Hill, Jno. s
lers and VIM. Cri -
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

DsArH OF JEREMIAH MoRRow. death OF
Ex-Governor Morrow took place on Monday
morning at his residence in Miami county near
Fosters Crossings. He has filled many public
stations in Ohio during his active life. and in
all essentials maintained the character of an
upright man and sincere patriot.-Ohio States.
man.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

II The government of the United States OF
America has resolved to accredit. for the first
time. permanent charge d'atfairs to the Swiss
confederation. In Switzerland this act of a
powerful government of decided non-interven.
ton principles gives the liveest satisfaction
The federal council has resolved to send to
America piece of granite from the valley OF
Hablern, near Interlacken, to form part of
the intended monument to Washington
Independence.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Terrible Bloody aud Fatal Anray.

We are indebted TO a valuable
friend for the following "details ofone
of the bloodiest and most deadly af-
trays that ever took place in Ken
lucky:
LANCASTER, KY, J
Sunday morning, March ID, '52.{
DEAR HALDMAN: l hasten to give
you intelligence of one of the bloodi-
est and most fatal ARRAYS that ever
IOccured in this State.
Last evening, about five o'clock,
Russell Hill, Frederick, Hill, and two
or three boys sons of Isaiah and Fred
erick, were returning homewards from
Teetersville, accompanied by Dr.. O..
P. Hill of this place; just as the party
got opposite to a tobacco house
(Which had been fortified) on SCOTS
Fork of Sugar creek, they were fred
upon and Russell Hill fell mortally
wounded. His brothers and nephews
has.ened to his assistance. The fire
from the house still increasing, he re-
marked, ''you can do me no good,
boys; they have killed me; do the
best you can" and expired. "
Hills then charged upon the
and Isaiah Hill was killaI
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Land warrant ASST nment Bill.

We call the attention of our readers 10 'he
hill published in another column, when mas
ma .ed both houses OF Congress, making the
new issue of Land Warrants assignable. those
nersons sending warrants from distanee'to oe
located nv AGENTS, will, in all probability, pre-
wont DELAY. by sending with each warrant the
amount the law authorizes and requires to be
paid to the Registers and Receivers; which .- y
xl 90 for 40 acre warrants, 81 w for Gu acre
warrants. and 81 90 for l6O acre warrants
This law authorizes any person who - ens'teo
to pre-. emp,ion right to land, 10 use land war
rants in payment at 81 25 per acre for the
amount specified in the warrant; so that a ~
or so acre warrant can be applied in part pay
ment of hundred and sixty acre pre- -cmption'
Land Warrants under this law can also be ap'
piled in part payment Of land sold at higher
rate than $k25 per acre, the purchaser paying
in cash the difference between the selling price
and one dollar and twenty five cents per acre.
We also append to this article the form Of as
sipnment, &c, which the Commissioner OF tn
General Land Office has prescribed, by circula
dated March 23d, 1852, as follows; to which
particular attention is necessary. as means o
avoiding vexatious and expensive mistakes ant
delays:
Aear ASSIGNMENT CT TEE WARRANT.
nniysd, I. A. B.. 70 whom tn
~ len5ss my hand and seal, this - day Of
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
The New British Min istry.

The accurate list of the new British Cabinet,
Is given in the London Times. is as follows 3
We give it for the information Of those who
Wish TO- be advised Of afaira in Queen victorias
dominions!
First Lord Of the Treasury and Prime Minis
ter-The Earl of Derby.
Chancellor Of the Exchequer and Leader Of
the House Of Commons-Mr. DIsraeli.
Lord Characteristic E. Sugden.
Lord President--The Earl Of Lonsdale.
Lord of the Privy seal-Ths Marquis Of sa.
lisbury. with a seat in the cabinet)
SECRETARIES OF STATE.
For the Home Department-Mr. Walpole.
Forthe Foreign Depart,nent-Lord Malmes-
bury.
For the Colonial Department-Sir John Pa
kington.
First Lord of the Admiralty-The Duke Of
| Northumberland.
President of the Board Of Trade-Mr. Henley
| Postmaster General-The Earl of Hardwicke
Secretary at War-Mr. Beresfo-d.
Vice President Of the Board of Trade-4r
G. F. Young.
i1teads and ForsS Lord Jssha AannsFs:
I Chancellor of the Duchy Of Lancaster (not il
the Cabinet)-Sir John Y Butler.
Master General of the Ordnance-Lord Com
bernere.
Attorney General-Sir F. Thesiger
Solicitor General-Sir Fitzroy Kelly.
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland-The Earl Of Eg
lington.
Secretary for Ireland-Lord Mas.
The Chancelorship of Ireland has been offer
ed to Lord Chief Justice Blackbourne.
Attorney for Ireland-Mr. Napier.
Solicitor General for Ireland-M Whitside.
Lord of the Treasury Marquis Of Chandos
Lord Of the Treasury-Mr. Bateson.
Under. Secretary for the Home Department.
Sir W .Joliffe.
Under.Secretary for Foreign Affairs-Lor
Stanley.
Judge Advocate-Mr. Bankes.
Secretary of the Admiraty-Mr. Stafford.
Chief Commissioners of the Poor Law Boar
Sir John Trollope.
Joint Secretaries of the Indian Board--Lor
. Jocelyn and Mr. Henry Baille.
Under Secretary of the Colonies--Lord Del
hart.
Joint Secretaries Of the Treasury--Messr
George A Hamilton and Forbes M'Kenzie.
Clerk of the Ordnance--Colonel Forester.
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Lord Steward-Duke of Montrose.
Lord Chamberlan--Lord Exeter.
Master of the Horse-Lord Jersey.
Controller of the Household--Hon. Cecil FL
roster.
Vice Chamberlain--Lord Worcester
Cantain of Yeoman of the Gua, @..-Lord 10
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

u 1t is reported from Washington that the
Mexican government offer the United States the
RICH, of way across the Isthmus for railroad
or other communication, guarantying its neu'
trality and securing to the United Staes its
possession and enjoyment in common with all
other nations. The secretary of state and the
British Minister held a conference on the above
and despatch was Immediately prepared and
forwarded by special messenger to England
Boston Post.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
How to draw the Sinners.

Several years ago we were a resi-
dent Of northwestern Louisiana near
the confines of Texas. The people
there as a general thing, were not
much given to religion. An itinerant
preacher happened along in the
neighborhood during this dearth of
religion, and set about repairing the
walls of Zion in good earnest. But
his success was poor. Not over half
a dozen could be got together at his
Sunday meetings. Determined how
ever, to create an interest before
leaving the neighborhood, he procur-
ed printed hanbills and had them
posted up in every conspicuous place
in the district, which read to the fol-
lowing effect:
Religious Notice. Rev. Mr..
Blaney will preach next Sunday, in
Dempsey's Grove, at 10 o'clock A. M
and at 4 o'clock P. M. Providence
permitting. Between the services
the preacher will run his sorrel mare
Julia, against any nag that can be
trotted out in this region, for a purse
of five hundred dollars"
This had the desired effect. PEG.
pie focked from ali quarters, and the
anxiety to see the singular preacher
was even greaterthan the excitement
following the challenge. He preach.
ed an elegant sermon in the morning
and after dinner he brought out his
mare for the race. The purse was
made up by five or six planters, and
an opposing nag produced. The
preacher rode his little sorrel, and
won the day amid the deafening shouts
and screams and yells of the deligh.
ted multitude. This congregation all
remainded to the afternoon service
and at its close, more than two hun.
dred joined the church; some from
motives of sine Gritty some for the nov.
city of the thing, some from excite
ment, and some becaa lnachel
was good fellowl z the
s!fsa '. was ass. as y
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

u'Hon. John W.Davis. Speaker ofthe House
of Representatives in Indiana, has resigned
The reason was that the house proceed to elect
four persons to codfy, the law Of the State af
ter he had made appointments as authorized by
law
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

force under Caravajal amouTiseo.0
indefinite number, ranging betwe
two hundred and five hundred
ports differ SO widely--sixteen o.
whom were Indians; also having a
twelve-pound gun and a good supply
of ammunition. The Mexican force
charged on Caravajalwith uncommon
irnpetuosity, with two hundred and
fifty cavalry. On receiving this first
charge, a large body of Carvajars
men broke and Aedin great disorder.
The force which first commenced the
stampede are said to have composed
the command of Capt. Nunez, and
were mostly, if not all, Mexicans; but
in their progress they took with them
many Americans. These fed the
field and neverreturned. Those few
not over eighty men, who stood the
onset, repulsed the charging party by
the discharge Of their guns, double
loaded with canister; making great
slaughter through their ranks. The
charge was repeated three different
times, with the like result, After this.
the Mexican forces retired and eros
sed the San Juan river. Also, about:
this time the remaining forces of Cara
jail left in small parties, it being now
between eleven and twelve o'clock at
night, and quite dark. In a few hours
from that time the battle field was de-
serted by both contending parties
When the Mexicans discovered tba0
Caravajal had left they returne
took possession Of the gr01
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

IL The article from the N. Y. Tribune entl-
tied "a talk with southern whig,' shows that
the sectional trouble is in the whig, instead OF
the democratic ranks
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
State Democratic Convention.

The Democracy Of Iowa will meet in Con-
vention at IOWA CITY. ON WEDNESDAY
THE 2sTH DAY OF APRIL. A. d. 1852,
for the purpose Of nominating candidates for
the Offices of Secretary of State, Auditor Of
State, and Treasurer of State, and also. Pres
idcntal Electors, and for the selection of Dele
gates to the National Democratic Convention.
which meets in Baltimore on the let day Of
June, 1852.
The ratio Of representation for the several
counties will be, ~ recommended by the firs'
State Convention. one vote for each one hun
drsd democratic voters. and one for every frac
ton over Fifty voters Each county to'be emit
tied to at least one vote.
The county democratic committees are re
aucsted to take efficient measures to MOTH.
and organize their respective counties IN orde
that full representation may be had in sal'
neonvention.
N. RENO.
LEWIS WRITTEN,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

Form Of acknowledgment.
STATE OF - COUNTY OF -
On this -d day of -, in the year -
personally appeared there insert the name Of thu
Warrantee,) to me vel known, and acknow-
lodged the foregoing assignment TO be his act
and Decd and ] certify. that the said there in.
sert the name o. Worrontee) is the identical per:
son to whom the within warrant issued, and
who executed the foregoing assignment thereof
(OGeer' Signature)
This assignment and Acknowledgment must
be endorsed upon the 1arront, and must be attes
ted by two witnesses. acknowledged before a
Register or Receiver Of Land Office, Judge
of Court of Record, Justice of the Peace, or
a Commissioner of deeds resident in the State
from [foryl which he derives his appointment
and in every instance where The acknowledg-
ment is made before any officer other than the
Register or Receiver of Land Office, it must
be accompanied by certificate under seal Of
the proper authority. of the official character OF
the person before whom the acknowledgment
was made, and also of the genuineness Of his
signature.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

rAll the refugee Poles have been ordered
to quit Athens. the government havingPreten-
ded to discover a conspiracy among them
Boston Post
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

u London letters spaek more favorably Of
American securities. with more inquiry for
first class railroad bonds.-Boston Post.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

T Ann Maria, wife Of Edmund G. Moore,
committed suicide by taking laadanum on
Sunday evening week, at Richmond. Va She
was lady of striking personal attractions
and accomplishments. and had been married
but about four months.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

have been observed Ml -
no mention Of this in the lex II
not cloven, so it cannot be Ca0dS devil
as was at first apprehended.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
RMnlored difficulty with England

1t is stated that grave misunderstanding or
misinterprcta,ion Of the Oregon boundary trea-
ty, in relation to British vessels navigating the
waters under the United States jurisdiction.
within the boundaries and along the coast Of
Oregon Territory, Is the occasion Of a cores
pondence which is just now going on between
Mr.. Webster and the British Minister at Wash
ington. Mr.. Champion. The second article of
the treaty. defining The boundaries between the
Two countries, grants only the right of "noci.
CATION to the Hudson's Bay Company, and all
British subjects trading with the same" of SO
much OF the great northern branch of the Co.
United States, and from the point where tina:
branch meets the main stream of the Columbia
oat to the ocean. with free access into and
through the said river or rivers. it being under
stood that all the usual portages along the line
thus described shall in like manner be free and
open"
I'D are no other stipulations in the treaty
lint At issue. save one other.
United StaIes government
making such regulations
|lherce and navigation on those
UO90O~3n may see fit. and agrees that Brit
sh subjects trading with the Hudso,s Bay
Company shall be upon the same footing with
their vessels and merchandise. in navigating
those waters. as citizens Of the United States
Baltimore Sun.