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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Letter from senator Cass.

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
WAsuNGroS, 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
t,yho E1e:s may - ~
signs of the times. Our p()ll0lls[
are indeed counting upon our divis-
ions upon local or personal predilec-
tons, or other differences of opinion
which are to prevent our union and
united action. But the result will
be triumphant vindication of the
vital energy of our principles, and a
single refutation Of these unworthy
predictions. As soon as the voice OF
the party is pronounced in the es-
tablished mode all other feelings will
give way to the fealty which every
democrat owes to his political faith
and we shall all join with zeal and
unanimity in supporting the nominal
tons, and thus securing to our coun-
try that course of action which has
given us a greater measure of pros
perity than any people ever enjoyed
before US, and those principles of adj
ministration which are found in the
constitution, and are only found
there.
Renewing my wishes that the even.
ing may be pleasant from these an
ticipations,
! am, gentlemen, with great regard
truly yours, LEWIS CASS.
Col. J. MAyBURY TURNER, and 9th,
ers committee, &c.--Washington
Union.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
How to draw the Sinners.

Several years ago we were a res;
dent Of northwestern Louisiana nea
the confines of Texas. The peopl,
there as a general thing, were mo-
much given to religion. An itineran,
preacher happened along in the
nelghborhood during this dearth Of
religion, and set about repairing the
walls of Zion in good earnest. But
his success was poor. Not over hall
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 Noticc.-The 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 live hundred dollars"
This had the desired effect, PEG.
pie locked from all quarters, and the
anxiety to see the singular preacher
was even greaterthan the excitement
following the challenge. He preach
"a an elegant sermon in the morning.
md after dinner he brought out his
mare for the race. The purse was
made up by five or six planters, and
IN opposing nag produced. The
preacher rode his little sorrel. and
'on the day amid the deafening shouts
nd screams and yells of the deligh-
ed multitude. This congregation all
emainded to the afternoon service
nd at its close, more than two hun
red Joined the church; some from
'ot'ves OF sine Gritty, some for the nov
lty OF the thing, some from excite
tent, and some becaIa Dn>acber
i tray J. was ". as 's,[I1 -
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

W 1t is reported from Washington that the
mexican government offer the United States the
right OF way across the Isthmus for railroad
'rai'fy and securing to the United Staes its
possession and enjoyment cornmon with all
o'hef nations The secretary of state and the
british Minister held conference on the above
ana 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

" All the refugee Poles have been ordered
~ q"it Athens. the government havingPreten-
u u to discover conspiracy among them
Boston Post.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

IL The article from the N. Y Tribune emit.
tied "a talk with southern wings" 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
idcntial 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 first
State Convention, one vote for each one hun
drsd democratic voters. and one for every frac
ton over fifty voters. Each county be emit
sled to at least one vote.
The county democratic committees are re-
qucsted to take efficient measures to notify
and organize their respective counties in orde
that full representation may be had in sale
neonvention.
n. RENO.
LEWIS WRITTEN.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

have been observed M1 80
no mention of this in the ck 10
not cloven, so it cannot be Q11dV1 devil.
as was at first apprehended.
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.
erhe had made appointments as authorized by
law.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Runored difficulty with ENGLAND

1t is stated that grave misunderstanding or
misinterpretation 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 cores
pondence which is just now going IN between
Mr. Webster and the British Minister at Wash
ngton, Mr.. Champion. The second article of
the treaty. defining the boundaries between the
wo countries, grants only the right of "naui-
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.
umbia river rs i. within the boundaries of the
United States. and from the point where that
branch meets the main stream of the Columbia
olt 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
Ilopen"
are NO Other stipulations in the treaty
= issue. save one other.
United States government
smskiug sucls regulations
Il5erce and navigation on those |
II may see ct. aud agrees that Brit |
81 subjects trading with the Hudsohs Bay
company shall be upon the same footing with
ne'r vessels and merchandise, III navigating
nose waters. as citizens of the United States.
baltimore Sun.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

U 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. aud had been married
but about four months,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

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

70 The Bengal Hurkaru states that Tien Feb
the new emperor Of China, is a Christian, hav.
ing been baptized by the late Dr.. Gutzlaff.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
rard warrant assignment Bill.

We call the attention Of our readers to Inc
hill. published in another column, which has
nas.ed both houses Of Congress, making the
new issue of Land Warrants assIgnable. those
persons sending warrants from dIstance'to oe
located bv agents, will, in all probability, pre-
vent DELAY. by sending with each warrant the
amount the law authorizes and requires to be
paid TO the Registers and Receivers; which -
Il 90 for 40 acre warrants, 81 w for Gu acre
warrants, and Sd 90 for 16O acre warrants.
Tbi. law authorizes any person who il entitled
to a presumption 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 presumption.
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
signment, DC, 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 an
delays:
ReaE ASSIGNMENT CT TIE WARRANT.
nuiysd. l. A. B.. 70 whom tn
- Ia Z A sa e
ll Ne said warrant al
See1t tie same, and receive
lensss my Hand and seal, this - day Of
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

iorce under Caravajal amour4( -
indefinite number, ranging betwe
two hundred and five. hundredw
ports differ SO widely-sixteen o.
whom were Indians; also having a
tweive-pound gun and a good supply
OF ammunition. The Mexican force
charged on Caravaja lwith unc common
lnmPetuosity, with two hundred and
nifty cavalry. On receiving this first
charge large body of Carvaiaps
M men broke and fed1n great disorder.
Inc 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 theirProgress they took with them
many Americans. These fed the
held and never returned. 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
SEQ the San Juan river. Also, about
this time the remaining forces of Cara
al LETT in small parties, it being now
between eleven and twelve o'clock at
night, and quite dark. In few hours
from that time the battle field was de-
serted by both contending parties
W hen the Mexicans discovered ths
caravajal had left they returns1
ook possession of the graaa
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, maae its frs,
appearance here last Sunday at noon. 1t is
just the thing for the navigation of these rivers
Of exceedingly light draft when uni 'aded; 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 butt here by the
keokuk and ST. Louis packet company. Had
i been known earlier in the winter that a
steam Bont Of As light draft a. the Black
.Awk could be relied upon to come into these
Yes this early plenty Of frei xht would have
80 reserved a"d scesssslsssd 90 make . pro. |
'nfinues to make reguisr trrp. .J..as. hos,
I'd Cedar Rapids. it will be known and create
business both in carrying goods for mercha
towns west of this. and the large number of
igrants who are seeking homes in the inte-
,r of our State
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
From the Washington Union.
Harsh PrOCeedings.

In relation to the trial, now in pro-
gress at New York of John L. O'Sul-
livan and others for participation in
the late Cuban expedition, we find in
the editorial columns Of the New York
Sun, of the 10th inst, the following
remarkable statement:
"WHAr DOES 1T MEAN?-Mr. Cutting
yesterday, in the United States dis
trict court, made the distinct charge,
tses passsssDzs 5%s II TIE United States
officers for considerable periods, at
the rate of a dollar and a quarter a
day, or S3s a month, (whie h is allow
&c by law for the actual detention of
wltnesses,) bat that back pay had been
alloaoed them for periods considerable
longer than the periods of such de
tentlon, and no denial was made of
the charge. He then offered to prove
1t by the marshaPs witness-b book, but
was not allowed to do so. The gov
eminent prosecuting officers also OBJ
Jected to the marshars answering the
following point blank question;
"'Haue you pail any money on these
o'tness-t1chets for periods longer than
n1e times for ,1hich such witnesses had
really been supptsnaed and in atteu-
dancer
"ls it possible that our government
has already got down to the buying
and brlbing of witnesses in political
prosecutions?
1t would appear that a law-break-
ing fatality attends the administra-
ton in this Cuban affair. We have
shown fully how their proclamation
abrogated'the treaty, to the defeat of
the rights of the expeditionists to a
TAR, legal trial after they had been
made prisoners. Now it would seem
by the above statement from the Sun
that the judicial investigation into
the alleged offence of those charged
with misdemeanor in preparing the
is to be carried Oh in sim
liar defiance of the legal rights of
those inculpated and the usual course
OF Judicial trials. All will agree that
due judicial investigation should be
had, and the ends of public justice in
Inc case secured; but it is of evil ex-
ample that in a State prosecution of I
his charasser the power e1sD1Auf
should be turned to the pros r.
,cutlon and oppression of individuals. '
rublic justice demands that the mat q
er should be strictly inquired into, $
ma the administration be held stern
y to all of its just responsibility in g
ne premises. i:
1.-THE Hartford Times says that v
lr. John B. Cough is lecturing on n
emPerance in Connecticut. He saws n
ne Maine law won't stop intemper-
nee. That law, he says, permits all q
keep as much intoxic ating LIQUOR h
the cellars as they please. All .,
rlvate houses can drink as much as e.
icy please. The law would not q,
lppress drinking 1t can never 4;
ccomplish the object of reforming =.
e incorporate, or stopping the use n,
alcoholic drinks as a beverage. il
1.-THE Pittsburgh Gazette saws IL
at aprohibitory liquor law will Ger to
iniy pass both houses of the Penn De
lvania Legislature. ga
-, =, Nj
DTMr. Elworth, formerly of the ha
'tent Office in Washington, and wi
w resident in Wabash Valley of al
drama, has sown 500 acres with fax f.,
ed, and Col. Baker Of Illinois, is wi
'gely engaged both in the cultiva- ine
n and preparation of the plant. tie
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

". IL.
Form Of acknowledgment.
STATE OF - COUNTY OF -
On this - day of -, in the year -,
personally appeared there insert the name Of the
Warrantee, to me vel known, and acknow.
lodged the foregoing assignment to be his act
and deed; and certify. that the said here in
sert the name OF 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 warrant, and must be a'tes
ted by two witnesses, acknowledged before q
Register or Receiver Of a Land Office, Judge
of Court of Record. Justice of the Peace, or
a Commissioner of deeds resident in the State
from [for?l 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

the movement OF its simple escapement and its
direct motion is as plain to the eye as the truth
and force Of its well applied principles are to
the mind. A scientific company will soon re-
port upon its principles and construction.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
"ost wonderfn, no.,

,ng which produces !, ;; IN its results
a there has been il nes It is called capital
between will be- fierce and s snt We Presume
ton Of capita" and labor over I ,b" struggle
issps u a'erui"g wealth. Bsn.. the appropria,
psec Of a to circulate i. tsa to
arer " to h,o" the Weight " oft have been
r ~1pss The D."n as' snaa labor; not on '1
ofaso sns j. Payable out Of i"p's upon
the loss shall demands in case Of fs; products
the bankers who dr p1n the people ostead a oft
chance. Of gs risk XIV, which provide. than sss a sue
TIsss Of loss Q" the other er one side and the
%, SanA or 4s features Of that issue
lie, US Ss',e party fths is ns h. has got"
you' hand Let u, know c"me GU, and show
y.a are in favor Of Whs, what kind of banks
cd, t.nev What kind of see us to be fictitious
where .s stocks or real es,ss. Is to b. offer.
nu. ANA how are they to t BE- If stocks,
.o'a'n them from other le" s,s or do
lns which our friend states ", IS
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

DTMr. Elworth, formerly of the
fatent Office in Washington, and
now resident in Wabash Valley of
Indiana, has sown 500 acres withflax
seed, and Col. Baker of Illinois. is
largely engaged both in the cultiva-
lon and preparation Of the plant.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
Late DattlS

The Brownsy1
ultimo furnished
ulars of the rel
+GSgaaafuhefshsa
"On Friday (
sed the river an
Grande city, aa
toward Camarg
were met BY
Mexican leader
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

1.-the Pittsburgh Gazette saws
that aprohlbitory liquor law will Ger
tainiy pass both houses of the Penn
sylvania Legislature.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07
DDut they are doing it in such quiet

but they are doing it in such quiet
Idomestic way that few men, who. as we
mink. view the matter in its true light, feel
called upon to present the other side of the
question. Those persons who are not fully de.
cided on this question, and those with whom
these persons have influence, are sought out
quietly and pied with every inducement favo-
rable to banking. They point out the Difficult
ties and hardships the people have to encoun.
ter in settling new country The high rate
of interest which money commands. The low
price of our productions for the want of the
proper facilities for sending them to the best
market, and the absence of these facilities
Tley offer the quack neutrality-suspicious. i-
ciae, banls as he great cure all With unblush-
ing assurance, and with a disintcrestcdness
equal to their prototypes who tamper with the
lives of their fellow men for the sake OF paltry
gain, whatever may be the ailment that affects
the body polite, fancied or real. they urge bank
ing "a a sovereign remedy A farmers crop
has failed, he is in debt, and wishes to borrow
few dollars to meet pressing demand; great
pains are taken by these disinterested patriots
make him feel the full weight of his embarrass-
nulnhefore he is accommodated at the rate of
hiSty per cent. interest. He is
AL in consequence of not
tate That if the con-
permit banking he
by he wanted at six
effectual mode of
the public one that
nay. 1t is the ar
fNt in reach
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

makes no such claim. I'll
once understand this upo1
Rochester Democrat" saS
stands upon two uprights d
with a large highly finished
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-04-07

Ros.
The Lords in Waiting will
Morton. Byron. Munster, 7
gall. Galway, Canterbury
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-05-01
THE CHANCES OF LIFE.

Among the interesting facts developed by the recent
census in relation to the laws that govern life
and death They are based upon returns from the State
Of Maryland and comparison with previous ones The
calculation is unnecessary to explain but the result is
table from which gather the following illustration.
1928 nfaass born same day and enter upon
life simultaneously. on these, 243 reach the
niversary Of their birth 9,025 the second
year but the proportion Of deaths s continues great
that at the end Of the third only 49, about four-hs
Of the original number survive. But during the fourth
year the system acquire strength and the
number Of deaths rapidly decreases II goes decreas
ing until twentyone the Of maturity and
the period Of highest health enter upon the activ
ties and responsibilities Of femore than twothrds of
the original number. Thrty6ve comes the meridian Of
manhood Q, 800 have reached IT, Twenty years more,
and the ranks thinned Only 4727 less than hal
Of those who entered life fftyfye years ago. are lea
And now death more frequently. Every year the
ratio Of mortality steadily increases and seventy there
are not thousand survivors scattered few live on
to the close of the century and the age Of one hundred
and six the drama is ended; the last man is dead
Albany Journal