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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
State Democratic Convention

The Democracy Of Iowa will meet in con.
vention at Iowa City on Thursday the 9th
day of February A. d. 1853 for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the Offices of Com.
missioner and Register of the Des Moincs riv
er improvement to be elected at the April
election in 1853 and candidate for the Office
Of Attorney General to be elected at the August
election in 1853.
The rcprescn alton for the several counties
will be one delegate'for each one hundred dem
ocratic votes cast at the presidential election
The county democratic committees are re.
queste1 10 take efficient measures to have their
counties fully represented in said convention
JAMES w. WOODS, Chairman
Of Democratic state central committee
January 30th 1853.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

and are capable of sustaining as dense popu.
lation as any other country-notexcepting our
own favorite Wisconsin. to which in many par.
ticulars, it bearsa striking resemblance. It's
geological formations and meteorological resour.
ees are these;iron abounds aud fine coal may b.
seen on the surface in many places, in strata
ofat least 20 feet in thickness, and without a
doubt incxhaustible. Finally, this route from
Chicago through GAINESVILLE to Dubuque-thro.
IOWA and up the Nebraska, is hot only one
of the most possible, but the most diree, yarv.
ing but few miles from due west course. and
will develop to the world a greater extent of
rich and valuable country, than any other con.
templated route in the world N. Y. Tr;huro
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

This river, the Neb. aska or Platte rises in
the Rocky Mountains. one tranch of which,
the Sweet Water. takes it's rise Immediately
on the height of land in the South Pass which
is the great thoroughfare through the noun
tans TO the Mormon settlement, Oregon, and
California. At Fort Laramie when traversed
the plains, We fell in company with Kit Carson
the great western ranger, with his company
from New Mexico, on .heir way to California
who Informed US that this was not only the
best but at the same time, almost the only
possible route from Santa Fe to the Pacific
settlements, they having travelled down the
east side of the mountains to The head of Lara
mics Fork. which they followed down to the
Fort distance about 300 miles this side of the
South Pass. The distance from the confiu-
ence of the Nebraska and Missouri, to the
South Pass, is about $50 miles. The entire
distance along the river bottom is one of the
finest roads in the world. and the unnitiated
traveller is never aware of having arrived at
the summit of the Rocky Mountains, at the
heigth of about 900 feet above the level of the
sea, until he is admonished Of the fact. by OBJ
serving the waters begin to flow west, toward
the Pacific. While travelling through this
country, I took note of all it's most pr ointment
characteristics, having in mind the great rail
road project of the day, and am free to say, al
most unqualiiedly, that it is one of the most
practicable railroad routes on the American
Continent. There is, however, a lack of tim.
4 L
on the Missouri will supply that deficiency in
constructing the road. With regard to it's nat.
ural resources. it may with propriety be said,
that all along on both sides of the Nebraska
it is boundless in extent, unsurpassed in rich,
ness and appropriateness to agricultural pur-
poses. It's praires are gently rolling ,.coursed
by numerous beautiful, meandering streams
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
THE IOWA >CAPy TALR REPORTER

badger, were absent Yesterday, when the nom
inaton of that gentlemen was rejected. The
vote will probably be reconsidered at the next
Executive session. 1t is though, that the Pres
ident will withdraw the name of Badger, and
an eminent lawyer.
LArEE,-It is still believed that the Presi
dent will! nominate Mr.. Macon in place OF Bad
ger. If nominated, he cannot receive the sane
of the Senate Mr. Benjamin, the new Senator
from Louisiana, if nominated, will probably be
confirmed
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
Particula office.

Lovers Of good readinS UEsamine The ndu,
cemcnts held out BY Messrs Dyer & Willis in
another column.
The Kniekcrtocker is at old. well,ried,
well known periodical. It's standard Of lit.
erary taste and ability is far above the mandy
PANTY wishy.washy, yellow covered. sckly-
sentimental. shabby gentility of many Of the
publications which infest our par-lour tables
and private book shelves.
The Home Journal is full Of raeiness, humor
and beauty and tia Musical World, although
young in years. bids fair 10 meet the wants Of
allfor whom ita columns are especially intended
and whom its title dcsignates-the Musical
World.
The three are now offered at price, formerly
paid for the Kinckbocker alone, and at dis
count SO liberal as to bring them within the
reach ofevery one who desires to keep posted
up in the current literature of the age.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
Later from Mexico.
New ORLEENs, Feb. IL.

New ORLEENs, Feb. IL.
Dates from the city of Mexico to
the 2lst ult. state that after the sum-
mary ejectment of Congress by Cev-
alos, eighteen of its members assem-
bled at private room, and common
ced plans for impeaching Cevalos,
and electing Osoris, the Governor of
iuebla, as President ad interim.
Osoris however refused their offer.
The garrison of the city of Mexico
had pronounced in favor of the plan
of Guadalajara and recognized Cev-
alos as President. Other cities had
followed the capitol plan. The Sieg-
10 says the revolution is ended and
that the plan of Guadalajara is now
the political zenith of the whole
country. Gen. Benio, the Minister
of War, has sent communication to.
Gen Uraqua, urging him to come inn
mediately to the capitol as no minis
try will be formed until after his arri-
val. The Sieglo says it is reported
that Gen. Uraqla had intimated a
Willingness to recognize Cevalos as
the executive ad interim, and also the
present Congress, on condition that
they reform the constitution.
Cevalos issued a proclamation on
the Goth, opening the ports of Mazat.
Ian, Tampico Vera Cruz, Camargo,
and San Bias.
'Telegraphic dispatches from Vera
Cruz state that when the steamer
Albatross arrived at that port, the
greatestJoy was manifested by the
citizens, under the supposition that
Santa Anna was passenger by her.
No You DoN'T!-The efforts that
are being made to drive the coin cur
rency of the country out of circulation,
and substitute in its place the issues
ofirresponsible rag money manufac-
tories, tho partially uccessful, utter
ly fails, when tried on the miners of
the lead district. They have once
Peen bitten by paper currency, and
now nothing bnt the sight of the yell
low boys will tempt them to part
with what they have to sell In the
vicinity ofShullsburg, where the most
extensive mining operations are car
rled on ,gold only is the miners cur
rency. Stick to that, boys, and when
the grand crash comes, as it will
sooner or later, you will have no de-
preeiated paper to peddle off at TWEEN
ty live cents to the dollar. Gold is
easily obtained as printed rags, and
II you will only remain firm, you can
always obtain it.-Galena jeff.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
BALTIMORE, Feb. IL


LABoRERs SrRlKE.-A thousand
workmen from the Baltimore and O.
hio Railroad, with several officers,
struck for higher wages this morning,
and marched to Monumental Square,
where they were joined by a large
number of others, and addressed by
persons of their number. The whole
number is computed at 5000 persons.
EXCITEMENT INcREAsMG.-All bust
ness except the running ofpassengcr
trains is suspended, no freight trains
had been run on the road yesterday,
and to-day "a heavy premium was
paid the engineer to take over the
passenger train.
Another large meeting was held
this p. M.-The excitement has ex-
tended all along the road, and also
the Susquehanna and Philadelphia
roads.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
Sr I,o,,Is Feb 7

News FROM Foar LAnAmr.-Jbe Salt Lake
mail has reached Independence, with dates
from Fort Laramie to the 18th ult. The mail
carriers had not been abe to travel beyond
that point for some three months, the winter
having been the severest known for many
years; large numbers Of Buffalo aad Antelopes
having been found frozen 10 death. The snow
between Fort Laramie and Fort Kearney is fif-
teen inches deep. Several Of the company
which came with the mail We're frost bitten,
and several cattle died
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

UThe California emigration has again COM
menced in good earnest. Several fine looking
teams have passed through this city within a
few days past on their way to the FL Dorado.
We learned long ago that an ounce of expert
snce is worth pound of advice. So all We have
TO say is; God be with you and bring you back
to Iowa. the true Ell Dorado of the West, "wi
ser and better men,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

DEATH OF REV. Mn. JuDp.-Rev. Sylvanus
Judd, Unitarian clergyman at Augusta, Me,
died at that place yeste rday after a brief Ill
ness. Mr.. Judd was we'll known as the author
of Margaret, New England tale" Richard
Edney." ard other wQ.ks. He was man of
genius, aud his writings have found many ad
mirers.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

DThe Chads Paper, published monthly by
the American Tract Society, at $50 Nassau st.
N. York; 10 copies 81 900.
We have been requested to notice this pa
per and it is with pleasure tina. We are enabled
to recommend it to teachers and families. Its
beautiful illustrations and the pure, earnest,
heart reaching tone. isksubject matter, emf
nently adapt it tote 4 .hi and instruction
ofthe young and plastic Heart.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

H The Engineers are actively engaged in
selecting site for the Bridge across the Mis-
sissipp. No choice of situation has yet been
made After this has been done they will pro.
coed to survey the ground west of this place
for the railroad track.-Day. Banner.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

DIXON AND FrLros ClrY RAiIRoAp.-We I'm.
dersand that the contract for this road has
beer let and that it is tobe entirely completed
-. hin two years Of the present time~-Rock
Advertiser.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

From MExIco-Letters from the city of Mexi.
co, under date of the 18th January, says the
new President, Cavalos, has been invested by
Congress with the extraordinary power denied
to Arista before his resignation, upon which
Cavalos Immediately released large number
who had been imprisoned by Arista for politi
cal offences.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

NV JERSEY U. S. SENATOR Thursday
last Hon F Stockton resigned his office The
causeof axesigna,ion has not yet reached us,
but it is 9ored that Mr. Pierce has invited
him to DE pest Of Secretary of the Navy J.
R Thompson has been elected in his place.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

D'An Irishman named Karney was arrested
last week and lodged in the Jail at this place,
charged with the murder of one of his country.
men named O'Neal, of De Witt. in Clinton Co.
-Dav. Banner.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

Tf our neighbor Of the Republican wishes
let him read the proceedings in Congress on
the 9th inst. II Seems to clinch the rivet un.
mistakenly.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
Illinois legislature.
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 7.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 7.
The bill to prevent the issue and circulation
Of illegal currency, has passed the house to.
day. 1t provides that no company shall be
organized under this act until they shall have
deposited the requisite amount of stock. 1t
also provides that no Bank or other corporate
body, or any other persons. can issue. or pass,
or receive in payment, any bill of credit bond, .
promissory note, &c. written or printed, to be
used as circulating medium, other than the
Banks Of this State and specie paying Banks
of other States in less denomination than five
dollars. Penahy-S5A for each offence, to be
recovered in an actid debt, by any person
who may sue for tb before any justice of
the Peace, or Court Jurisdiction over the
same. Italso pre- the persons viola
ting this law ma, dicted and impris-
oned in the npaoare than
year. The dced 81 from the FIRST
day of August I'd
The Bill repcalil beral Banking Law,
was taken up in TIL this afternoon, sew
eral amendments VI dded to it, and it was
finally referred to the mnittee on Banking L
Internal improvement $. This reference ar
CUES the defeat Of the bill.-Galena Gazette.
We also learn that : liquor bill has passed
the House. forbidding the sale of liquors in
quantities less than one gallon and Increasing
licenses from $25 to $50 and not over $500.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

SUPREME CouRr.--A few days ago
we wrote to the Hon. Joseph Williams
asking him whether the Supreme
Court would sit in March next in this
place; he answers that it will not, and
that the first to m of the Supreme
Court will be hi d on the first Mon
day of June n kt at Iowa City, ''to
which place at, at time all persons
interested will hair"
SMI e MCKINLEY.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

TThe request Of our Ke0kuk correspo nd
snt shall be complied with, next week.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

Ex-senator Dodge has our grateful acknowl
edgments for recent public documents.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
BLANK DEEDS.

A ream of superior Blank Deeds just printed
and for sale AT this Office.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

p The following letter has been handed us
by the gentleman to whom it is addressed. 1t
is = matter in which many people take lively
interest. aud We hope that the distribution may
have tAe.efiect Of increasing the military spirit
and sdSsncing military organizations in our
State.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
House. OF REpREsESrArIvEs,I

Hon. GEO. VI. MCCLEARY. Sec. Of State,
Dear Sir: am happy to inform you that to-
day succeeded in getting Col. German, of the
Military Committee. to offer an amendment TO
the Army bill authorizing the Secretary of War
to distribute arms to the State of Iowa upon
basis Of her Congressional representation.
The amendment was adopted by the com
mittee Of the whole, aud was subsequently,
agreed to by the House. and has gone to the
Senate, where have but little doubt it will also
meet with favorable action.
Yours respectfully,
BERNHART HEM.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

Mr. A. d. ANpERsoN-Dear Sir In reply
to your inquiry about what paid for scrip
when you were recorder. you are informed that
IN the fall ofls47. l received some scrip from
customer OF mine, who was about moving
down the river, at the rate of 80 cents on the
dollar and would not have taken it even at
these rates. but to secure a debt that | would
otherwise have lost.
Faithfully Yours,
Is. j. OHALLORAN.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

A.. ID. ANprRsoN-Sir During "the spring
and summer Of $40" have known city scrip
TO sell as low as 80 cts. bat owing to the strict
economy OF the City Co1ncil of 40 and so the
price OF scrip was higher at the end Of that
term than il had been for years previous. When
my term of service expired in March 80 sold
my scrip to Horace Estes for 60 GETS which
was the highest sum could get for it,
THnS
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23
he infers that Anderson had "means of obtain

he infers that Anderson had means of obtain
ing II peculiar to hims'lf."
Such are the most prominent features of Hew.
tits letter. and We have only space to present
thu prominent features of Mr.. Anderson's re.
ply. As whole it is caustic, severe, orer.
phtlming. .s-.
lie proves by published certificates Of Alder
duties had been performed acceptably ID all
particulars, that his books had been kept in an
entirely satisfactory manner and that the de-
rangement referred to by Hewitt existed years
before he had anything to do with the office.
He denies that lie ever told Hewitt he had no
scrip,a time when he had il for sale to others
To show the authority which Hewitt had to
use the following names as reference for "con-
versat;ons" upon this subject, he arpends the
note below.
Mn. A. ID. ANDrRsoN:-We voluntarily state
that Mr.. Hewitt had no authority whatever for
referring to our if by so doing he means
to say that We harbor any suspicious against
you in relation to our city affairs. On the con.
trary, We regard you as scrupu' ously honest
man, meriting in all respects, both public and
private. confidence. WARNER LEWIS,
THOMAS HARDIE,
BEN. NJ. SAMUELS.
In regard to Hewitts insinuations that he
was using scrip issued in previous years, We
present the following certificates.
We the undersigned Mayor and Aldermen
! Of the city of Dubuque for the years l547-s. do
certify that during our respective terms. upon
| settlements with the City Treasurer, the scrip
handed in by him, was burnt by us-so that
there was no possible chance for Mr. A. d. An.
dorson, or any other man, to have used the
same after that time. In addition to this, it
affords us pleasure to say, that the duties of
Mr.. Anderson were performed in manner en-
trely satisfactory to US.
WI ROBBINS.
II S HETHERINGTON,
AMOS MATHEWS,
l.. l.. WOOD.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

HousE.-The Senate bill for the relief of Col
Fremont, appropriating S rs. 500 to pay certain
legal costs in England, was, after soue debate
passed.
The Senate have confirmed Geo. + Comstocl
as Solicitor Of the Treasury.
The nomination of Mr. Wright as Sub, Treas
urer, of California.was supported by Mr. Gwin
and opposed by Mr.. Weller.
John NJ Brodhead was confirmed as second
Comptroller. vice Edward j. Phelps, resigned
He was formerly chief clerk in the Treasury.
Among the nominations are John Randolph
Envoy Extraordinary to Peru. and F. S. Fay
Charge to the Swiss Coufederacy.
Clemens and Sebastian, two friends of Mr.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-02-23

BY request of Mr.. A d Anderson, certiyfy,
that while was Alderman and Treasurer Of
the city of Dubuque, in 1916, all the scrip re-
returned to the Council, was burned in the
presence of the whole boald. And when
was Alderman. in ls47 it was destroyed in the
same manner, as the records will show.
NJ. MCNAMARA.
Dubuoue Feb ath ls53
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-10-15
Z SOB :

FLESH FALL VI ID W RE.
VIZ -. G. T.. DONNNN Hiohm". 4. Nirgini are nov
w crglre by the 'sl erifau," "Tira' "rauC,' and
other arrivals from England their Pail Importation Of Sheffield
WIEDIrARE. CUTLERY AND Guns!
And from the mauuau n country, very large sup
ply 0 American Gu.d, ir forming the largest ana most
commanding stocks they have had the pleasure TO Offer
Our stock consists u part o.
5000 dozen Rus.. FORKS, with Ivory, Stag Buffalo,
Ebony and Bone Hand
1000 Pen and ro.r Knives, with l. p 3, AMI blades,
part ri new and beautiful p1tfcr
1JOdaz.u Ezors Eurh.rs Rodrers' Wrsi nhor's
and Graycs Manufacture common medium, aud Fcry hne
qualities
go dozen sstsr-r. ard srrlrs part very superior
2ENU pairs Straight and Fine Tu.t'd luk Trace Chains
dozen Pad. Chest Closet, and TU Locks, assorted
1tn dozen stock Locke, escorted sizes
loo dozen Rim, Knob aud Mnrcc Locks, Brass, White and
Mineral Knobs
200 porsn R6viaud's anI Amcs' Spades and shoycis
30 dozen Hay aud Manure Forks
SfO dozen Curry Combs, ~ 40 qualities
$40 dozen Axe, Of Nr. uia, Collins smmonb aud others
manufacture
100 dozen Hammer I'D Hat,hcs
HIHu Coal U0Is sizes
goo FENDER. Brass, Wire, and Pierced Iron
$3.50 s MAYORS and Marshls b'is no fI1nrc Round ana
OrtsrUu shapes
1870 dozen F,s contracting every variety and size of Hand
Nii stv. and Plat BASTARD among them
'EItrhsrs, Do uu difficult tY procure
31o snye ad Double Barrel Percussion Guns part N hne
Together WITH every other description Of articles kept In the
Tfss- goods having been purchased area, upon hc most A.
vpraby terms the rtt care f Die taken 1 'r selection
adapted tr Virginia. Nur Carolina ard Ten ssrc trade,
can ana confidence invite examination aud the
prices of fHrr hy oti.rs Richmond,
surirg ability and determination osc H low as any
''s'-' VS. q. DoNyAN,
sf Pearl street
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-10-15
esss asR2 Eea So 49,

m uHNOND Am DANIELS RNhA'"Nb -V'-N ~
ID OVERBYS, - MILES. -.- T,-,.-
On aud amer Monday, Oct 81. ISIS, the resu ar las'
@ run daily Sundays excepted between heH'H' anu ''
bys. .-r- o.. ,,. r,r',-t,r points .
Manchester, Robioas, Coal Field, I'inAHaEk
,o,y Chula Amelia 1lse, Wyauokr Jennthss
HaTtotah Liberty Church Mehern Keys' DTaSes H7""'"
and Oysrhy's. =, p-.---f-- I..vs O.rr,vs
Richmond AZ oe'oeA' r. ''s'-''''-e' ~
i2[ O'Clock, p NJ e.. ..--., -. h.rs,-y..
servants travelling By themselves must ng FURNISHED WI w
,,s 90 that one retained iu t 'tri ano X must n
pTe.ly stated on the pass that they permitted TO g. on '
P.,.,yers for H,lifsx C. aul pauyic meet M,sr'
wac Cos four horse coaches 90 oygTbNs "',l- T.
.s r Gr.ensnoro1-n Gsuaut1uu, Surn, SAi'tlEs' an.
,rsrot,e n c. can Msssrs. Flag Co.'S h'rsr S'A
~ r,s.I,y. TbrrsdayE saturdays at uVerhys. fi--
snyrrs f,r q -ssyit Mut0u y. Carolina Aui ane'l
-, 40 keysvr on Il.slt!s, l'@sAE
90 sat,r,ys and Tor and Nanceyvlr 10y t1sr C's
hue 'i'1''''' CHARTS e.. IALCOII,
ord s'.ns -. 60
P.Tmvir and Lvnchburc procure through ucAt' VA
Caldwell CO, stages ny All i'''.'"
d. trk-t on cc Richmond and p1uN.ir thlF'"l'
Through O. farrvlr a..
" iF CHARLES Is. rALCorI,
Arrfr- ~rr.--i-rHrIaut.