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Napoleon the Pianist.

Historians have written much abOu
the musical talents Of Frederick tn
Great Charles w., George w., AM
other monarchs; but no one has hith
ertO related one word about the mu
steal genius of Napoleon.
The following anecdote will there
fore serve to fill up a gap in tn,
history of this Emperor, by illustrat
ing the memorable moment when his
musical talent, without giving any
Prcmonitory symptoms ,shone forth in
all its glory!
One enening a concert took place
in the Tuilleres, upon which occasion
a number of distinguished French
and Italian singers had assembled to
contend for the palm. The produc
tons were unquestionably brilliant.
Napoleon however seated in his
arm chair, appeared very impatient.
Every minute he shifted his position
shook his head with vexation, and
displayed most unmistakable signs of
WEAKNESS and cnnui. The company
apprchcnded a storm and they were
not mistaken; for, suddenly, while
hreutzer was performing most
lovely adante, he was requested by
Marshal Duroc to desist.
"lou tire his Majesty, who desires
you will not play any further" The
great artist turned pale at this humil-
iation; but fortunately the concert
was nearly at an end; Napoleon
arose, and passing by the tragic
singer, Madame Branchu, returned
her salute, saying, MADAME, you had
better have your throat planed
smooth" and then moved on;
Upon the termination of these con-
certs, the singers were accustomed
to remain in the saloon short time
to enjoy q little chit-chat; And the
-<-< - evening afforded them
an exclusive subject for conversation.
They were well aware, that, when
once the Emperor had Quilted the
room, he never returned; but scar
cely had a quarter of an hour elapsed,
when, to the complete dismay Of the
artists, the door opened, and Napo-
leon stood in the midst of them.
81 want you to sing me the chorus
from Nina"
The musicians looked at each 9TH
er, not one daring to reply; at length
the boldest started out, Pardon, sire,
we do not know that chorus"
"lou must know it; every one
knows it,"
"The chorous- singers. sire, per-
form it on the stage; we are solo
singers.
"You will sing me the chorus from
Nina: | want to hear it,"
But, sire, we have not the music
here"
Then sing it from memory"
'But, sire, the members of the Or
chestra are gone, and we nave thus
no accompanying instruments"
"Here is piano forte
"Sire, no one here can play it.
every well! then will accompany
you myself And to the amaze
ment OF all present, Napoleon sat
himself down to the instrument and
struck the keys, which, far from pro-
ducing all agree ably harmony, awak-
ened a most ear-rending discord.
"Now begin" exclaimed the EN-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-10-13

despotism to end and the day of
constitutions to begin.
When that time comes, as surely
it must, when the dying embers of
old systems are famed into their last
glow, and the bright torches of the
more liberal faith are quickened into
yet fresher flame, there are two
countries whose memories will stir
the hearts, and animate the pulse of
every child that breathes the air or
knows the language Of England, and
those two countries are Poland and
Hungary. No man may show their
place, but they will have it in the at-
fections of mankind and history
which can never die.
And there will also be another
country which more than any other,
will be a star of hope to benighted
Europe, friend in the time of need
a refuge when every other asylum is
closed; and that country will be AMER
lcA. True to herself, to the institu-
tons, which make her what she il
to the principle Of freedom which
gave her birth, America will neither
hold back herhand nor shut her eyes
in the contest, which her example
began and her success has continued
1fhe, eonfesk Which will rot cease til
4a}<Ss .,51s4yy{ s,ts<sr- " u, MI .c~,,rad y,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-10-13
RHEUMATISM CURED!

let all who suffering under the agoniziug fortunes or
Rheumatism read the following and what may be done
for thcn if they will Use the infaible remedy:
UNIoNTowN, KY. May H. 1S4S.
Mr.. JONI BULL: De,,r SrFcr the last three years,
have afflicted with rheumatism Of the severest char
scter times in the greatest of pain. tried
could for the disease; but found
permanent relief until was induced to prepara
ton Sarsapara, which has entirely cared me Of Rhcu
matsm, and greatly improved my general health more
than medicine used. have been free from pain
for several months have doubt the perma
nent; and recommend the best medicine in for
rheumatism. JSIIAM BRIDGES
1t is useless to produce further testimony in favor Of this
great remedy 1t has only to be tried and Proved to
vince the public of Its superior efficacy
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-10-13
Notice to Females.

John Bulls sarsapara is of the greatest female
medicines in existence In those numerous cases
where the constitution dehated the energy is
essened when the efforts of nature weak and deficient,
prose and overweight when the face is pale and
coloress the strength feeble and yielding, the spirit trou
bed and depressed the health broken mind shaken and
consequently the happiness desroyedhen Bulls Sarsa-
para sovereign remedy. 1t assists nature in the
Torrance of her duty braces the whole SYSTEM
permanently the natural energies distractions,
checks pure and healthy blood and mparts
health and happiness Were ladies generally to adopt the
of this Medicine, would far less suffering disease
and unhaipines them than exists health would
take the place of disease the cheek would succeed the
pad face; should have smiles instead Of tears and
haps happy long life instead of cut short by disease,
made miserable by continued suffering and affection.
At that critical period termed the turn of lf which
often attended with much danger, Bulls Sarsapara is
found to exert most beneficial effect All ladies approach
ing this crisis should be appred of this fact and avail
themselves of this valuable Mcdicine.
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From the Recruter.
A Soldiers reply to a WING.
by r. A. DCRIvAaE.

Give you my vote No! not to save
This shattered body from the grave,
Your perjured party disciaim-
Treason in nature. wing in name.
To those who would my reason know
'Tis this-lve fought in Mexico.
While thro' our ranks swept grape and she'll
And yielded none, though hundreds fell
While each who sank in the advance,
Was spitted by a brigade's lance,
While we our country's colors bore
Triumphant through the battles roar,
Y0ufgave the murderous foeman aid,
You whetted each assassin's blade;
Yes; to the towards courage gave,
Heaped curses on our country's brave;
And now you change at once your note,
And ask soldier for his vote!
Think you your voices could not reach
To Vera Crux's conquered beach
Or that your curses died away
Before the walls Of Monterayf
Not 90! in every conquered town
The language quoted was your own;
To every printed Aztec sheet,
Your speeches we were sure to meet,
! ] vote your fraudfnl ticket MOI
For have fought in
Give me the man =
Their country and then ~ 49,
Whatever war cry fill the gale,
Stoop not to wrong from high or low
And Insult answer with blow,
Who make our flag on shores and seas
The proudest flag that floats the breeze;
Give mo the Democratic creed,
Bold men in word and in deed,
No traitors, svcopl,ant and knaves,
None who dishonor soldiers graves:
None who. when evil days betide,
AnSp Al r., .. =
Who gallant hearts heap insult on,
But cheer them when the victory's won.
Nay, shink not. friend-I mean no harm
In Mexico left an arm
Peace has been ratified you know,
And Mexicans are a safe now,
Seek some deserter, would you win
A vote to help your party in;
Or better still for voters 20
10 tratOrous men in Mexico.
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MILLINERY NOTICE.

M RS A. b. DANIELS, wishes to inform the
III ladies of Iowa City aud vicinity, that she
designs to carry on the above business in ali
It's various branches at her residence on Jetfe-r
street, first house west of Swans Hotel She
feels confident from past experience that she
will render satisfaction to all those who will
in:rust work in her care.
Iowa CITY, Feb Is 1850
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New Arrangements for 1852, and
NO HUMBUG!

HAVE determined to make change in my
L mode of doing business. For
CASH OR PRODUCE
will sell goods lower than any house in the
city. l have adopted the system that nimble
sixpence is better than slow shilling.
All have to say to my friends and the pub
lie is to give me a call and examine my stock
and prices, at the old stand. where | am at all
times ready to show my goods, free of charge,
and take pleasure in doing so.
Be sure and give me call with your READY
PAY, and l am satisfied that you will not re-
greet it. Ii. W. FYFFE.
Iowa city, Dec 81, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-10-13

WoMaN's Wlr.-As Judge Douglas was re-
turning from the Reading Pa, convention. he
fell asleep in the car. while seated near lady
with whom ne had been in conversation. She
drew her scissors and was in the act of trim
ming one of his long locks, when he opened his
eyes and asked--"What are you doing!" ONLY
playing the part of Delilah and shearins the
GIANT" was the quick reply,
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A CALI The First and Last.

A LII persons indebted to me by book account
n or note. will do we'll to call and settle the
same IMMEDIATELY, as must have money or its
equivalent. ! will take grain of all kinds;
will receive notes Of the Ohio Sacing Institution
payable at Ii6in, Ohio. This call is the first
aud last will make in this way Take heed
from this. Ii. W. FYFFE.
Iowa city, Feb. "a, 1852.
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1.-THE land law, emitting everybody in
Oregon married before certain date, to a por.
tion Of the public lands. has been attended
with injurious consequences there. 1t set the
people all astir on that subject; and in some
cases girls Of eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen
years of age, We're married. The physical and
moral influence of such a state of things ION
those concerned is more easily conceived than
described
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GOOD TESTIMONY.

The Louisville Courier thus speaks Of Bulls sarsapara
We have been shown, by Mr. John bull, proprietor d
that preparation Bulls Fluid Extract q
addressed to him by tho accomplished lady Of Of the
most eminent old physicians in the West giving dcta
of of the most astonishing record
formed alone by the Of g Bulls sarsaparilla."
This most excellent and charming lady bad long suffered
from proapsus uter uor abus, piles and chronic aeee
of the stomach and digestive and arrangement OF
the whole system, attended with distressing cuaneous eru-
ton, sick headache, and violent attacks Of cramp After
exhausting all of her husbands skill and applying to many
celebrated medical gentlemen, both at home and abroad
and also using great quantities of Townsends Sarsapar
rlla without the slightest relief she induced to use
"John Bulls Sarsaparilla' And what was the happy
result? After the of few botes perfect and
derf curhc lady restored to perfect health and to her
usual flow Of spirits.
Such letters the speak Of must afford Mr. Bull
real qualification than could the possession of count
less wealth. Aud whether he accumulates wealth or not
The sale Of his truly valuable Mcdne being its author
is glory and honor enough and he To the world,
without of contradiction have in my poverty
licvcd human suffering than did Stephen Grard or
Holm Iucnh AL with their IN sions.n
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New Two Horse Wagons.
LAND WARRANTS

I HAVE on hand quantity of Land Warrants
L of the new ISSUE which | will sell for cash
on tme-40 Md so acre warrants at 81 90
per acre cash in hand, or at 81 % per acre on
one years time, with ten per cent. interest from
date until paid:
Also few Mexican Land Warrants of l60
acres each, on hand and for sale at the lowest
cash price.
Also several good Farms, situate in johnson
and Iowa counties, for sale on reasonable terms
Also several Lots in Iowa City, for sale on
reasonable terms to suit purchasers.
GEORGE S. HAMPTON.
Iowa City, October 80 1851.
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Gen. ScoTrs CONDENSATION Mr. Archer of
Va. to whom General Scott entrusted his con.
fidental letter during the Wing National Con-
vention, once presented petition to the U. s.
Senate, for q total repeal Of the Naturalization
Laws. and made the following remarks:
when that party shall come into power.
which give effect to views Of sound policy, /
scsH myself Introduce some measure. such as the me-
ssoSsstists JUSTLY CONCLUDEhasb been neces-
sayy. At the ensuing session Of Congress.
WILL SET THE BALLIN NOTION"
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that can be found TRY which we will
guarantee to sell q be purchased at
the river. The is Iron is well
known to be SUI her, and black
smiths using saving over
any other ANXAY.
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TNHIS company has been in operation two
years, during which time it has issued
l3,000polces. covering property to the amount
Of 81 ,l27 ,3e4 90, mostly ON farm property, and
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A Soldiers reply to q Whig.

The following Poem CLOVIS with the FIRE Of
inspiration, and sets forth in the strong light
Of truth and passion, the bitter insult of ask
ing soldier to aid in the success Of the whig
party:
10
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RlSH Linen, Linen hdkfs, Jaconett mus
i lin bar muslin, Imperial and Book muslin
Ia the NEW IoRK STORE,
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MISSOURI STATE MUTUAL
LIRE MARINE ANDINSURANCE COM
Il pany. of St. Louis.
DIREcToRs-Ju ohm p. Fallon, John S. Nc
Cune, W. A. Conn, T. W. Holt, Daniel ID.
Page, +. A. ESddy, C. H. Peck, 5. NJ Edgell
g. NJ. Vallean, j. Sigerson.
Applications taken by the undersigned at
the usual rates COVER l. HOLT, Agents.
Iowa City, May 1851.
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A BEAUTIFUL CLEAR SKIN.

How all admire clear. beautiful white skin, and q
rosy colorcd cheek How often do persons pos
sessng this desideratum deyoutly to be wished
sorting to cosmetics lotions Washes paints, and cooring
materials to restore to them sembancc of what disease
has deprived them Of and that with great injury to
the skin BANS Srapara is the best Cosmetic known.
1t beauties the skin by removing every particle Of morbid
and diseased matter from the blood making it pure heal
thy and vigorous, giving activity to minute vessel,
and changing the yellow and dark counenance to the
bloom and freshness of youth Ladies' abandon the Of
paints and mixtures, and Bulls rsopdria the only
eiectual remedy. a word to the wise is sufficient" and
hint is enough for the ladies.
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BLACKSMITH SHOP,

1'HE Subscriber would respectfully inform
L the citizens of johnson county and the
travelling public that he may be found at his
old stand, where he is prepared to do all work
in all and every branch of
BLACkSMITHING:
Such as horse shoeing, ironing wagons, car
riages, buggies and the manufacture of ploughs
and all kinds of farming tools, at the shortest
notice.
He pledged himself to give entire satisfaction
in every case, or work need not be taken away
from the shop. He has now on hand several
New Two Horse Wagons.
ironed and finished in the neatest and most
substantial manner, which he will sell upon
the most reasonable terms.
A share of public patronage is respectfully
solicited ANTHONY COLE.
Iowa CITY, July 9th, 1851
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RETTER TESTZ.WO.N'Is


THAN WAS EVER OFFERED IN FAVOR OF ANY MEDICINE
Read The testimony Of Dr. Moore.
Mr.. JOHN BULL,-I have hesitation in saying that
believe your IrSdIdria TO be the best article
featured for the of Scrofua syphilis, and many other
Cutaneous Glaniuar Affections having used it with
entire success in numbers of the above
JAS. NJ. MOORE, NJ. D.
Louisville, Dec. &c, 1877.
From DR.. L. r. IandH, Professor Of Chemistry in Louie
eiHe Medical Coiiege.
have looked the list of ingredients composing
JOHN BULBS COMPOUND EXTRACT OF SARSAPAR1LLA,
and have hesitation in saying that they form safe
pound and that promises well in chronic Diseases to
which it is applicable. L. L. YANDELL, NJ. d.
Louisville, June 6, 1913.
From Dr. Iyles, Physician by appointment to the Louisville
Marine Hospital
LOUISVILLE March 20, 1s49
have examined the preparation of the prescription Of
JOHN BULLS SARSApARlLLA, and believe the combine
ton to be excellent one and we'll calculated to produce
Alternative impression the system. have used u
both in public and private practice and think the bss
article Of Sarsaparla in
NJ. PYLEs, NJ. D.,
Resident Physician, Marine Hospital.
BUILs SARsApARILLA-Go where you will to stsamboao
bound for Nashville, New Orleans, 81. Louis Cincinua
Madison, Frankfort for the Green River country, ard
you will find immense supplies Of this preparation aboQ
being shipped ON board.
But merchants visit our city, In whatever bsaneh e
trade they be engaged but have orders pr
less Of Bulls Sarsaparilla--L osssvile Demoeyak
Manufactured at Dr. JOHN BULLS IAbeat
81 Fourth street, Louisville, Ky.
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A Crucincti,,iA

u
man city Of some 1900 inhabitants,
beautifully situated on the banks of
the Rhine, twenty miles above Co.
logne. 1t is the seat of Prussian
University, which annually counts
more or less of the scions of princely
houses among its students. Prince
Albert was educated there, and the
son Of the heir apparent of the prus-
sian throne was lately recorded on
the PedeH's books. There are two
faculties of Theology connected with
the institution, totally distinct from
each other-the Protestant and the
Catholic faculties. Since the revolu-
tionary movements of 1850, the
severity of the Governments having
driven the people from politics, their
excitement is forced into other chan
nels, and has taken, to a great, ex-
tent, religious form. Enormous
masses of people are to be met with
in summer, in long professions, I'M
der the guidance Of clergymen,
bound to the hundred holy places,
where are carefully preserved the
wonder working relics of canonized
Saints, long since moldering in their
collins. Very naturally, this excite
ment Is in some cases carried to
great extremes, and we translate
from the IVcsttalischc Zcitung a re-
markable instance of this character,
which lately occurred near Bonn, in
the beginning of August last:
"a young theological student of
this place (Bonn) went out to Codes
berg, Ga village some four miles south
of BonD taking with him four nails
eight inches long, a hammer and
file. Having dined at the Hotel
Blisner he walked out into the nigh
boring grove, sought out tree, which
bore some resemblance to a cross.
and crucified himself upon it. First
he nailed his feet fast to the tree,
driving each nail four inches into the
wood. He then, after driving a nail
into a branch on the right and filling
its outer extremity sharp, nailed his
lett hand to the opposite bran h.-I
Having thus fastened both feet and
his left hand to his cross, he struck
his right upon the sharpened nail
The first attempt appears to have
been unsuccessful, as his hand was
sadly torn. Whether, overcome by
pain, he now called for assistance.
or that people by chance passed by,
it matters not; he was soon after
found tainted away, hanging from
the nails. As, however, those who
found had no tools to draw the nails
from the tree they cut it down and
carried it into the village of Codes
burg. Here he was separated from
his cross, put on board a steamboat,
brought back to Bonn, and placed in
the hospital, where he lies in a fair
way of recovery. The writer gives
the physician who attended him as his
and adds that the facts are
well known throughout the city"
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LIBRARIES, PERIODICALS,
Music, Newspapers, DC. bound in any style at
the shortest notice, and upon terms not to be
surpassed in the Western country.
Iowa City, September Il 1851
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For snae in Iowa City by
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What is thought of the true article in New
York, where both are manufactured we invite
the attention of Dealers, and Consumers to the
following Card of the first Retail Druggists in
that City. 1t is doublv valuable coming from
this source-for it is only the retail dealers who
become acquainted with the character of Il med