Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-03-02


denas is said to have been caused by the sol
diers for the purpose Of plumber.
New York Feb, II.
The new Cunard screw steamer ALPS is
below with four days later News.
The civil marriage OF the Emperor took place
at o'clock. at the Tuileres, on Saturday
evening, with Gas the papers express it, noble
simplicity. The religious ceremonies took place
the following day. with great Pomp at Notre
Dame. The population turned out en- masse.
The city was decorated with flags, dc, in all
directions. The streets were lined with mill
tary in great numbers, and the scenes were
imposing. The ceremony was performed By
the Archbishop Of Paris. All passed off well.
Three thousand political prisoners of 1851
were pardoned on the day of the marriage.
Bosroy, Feb. 10.
The steamship America reached her dock at
8 o'clock this morning.
The official returns from Vermont show that
the new liquor law has been adopted by I,i2l
majority. The total number of votes thrown
were 43,599-being 1859 less than at the last
guhernatOrial election.
The steamer Admiral brings St. Johns IN.
b. papers Of the l7ta inst. The provincial
papers do not appear ia be at all satisfied with
the plan for the settlep&nt of the fishery diff
culties, because, az &splege. too much is
| conceded to theAss NA.ts.~s-r~--
The railway excitement is increasing at
Halifax. On Thursthy night, after the divis-
ion of the II. X. bill ONE of the members, on
leaving the House, p"re attacked by mob
An attack had also ,ecn made on previous
night.
CHICAGO, Feb II.
About IL o'clock last evening the u S. Hotel
and several other wooden buildings adjoining
it on the west side veie burned. Loss about
s25 900. About $4,000 covered by insurance
Twelve horses burned.
The Illinois Legislature adjourned on Mon
day.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
A large crowd Of politicians assembled at
the American Exchange this morning. to greet
Gen. Pierce. He will hold levee at half past
twelve. Geo. NJ DALLAS had an interview
with him.
WASHINGTON, Feb, 10.
An appropriate ion Of 100000 was made for
continuing the survey Of the North western
| lakes.
The Presidents message transmitted letter
from the Secretary OF State, in relation to the
communication recently made to the State De
| - IT. hy ha ;piS
the claims of Englana upon Central America,
d with reference especially to the inter oceanic
ship canal, Great .ritain proposes to with
draw her protection from the Mosquito King;
to make Grey Town free city; and to extend
the united protection Of the U. S. and England
over it. The CONSTRUCTION of the ship canal is
provided for under ncE plans.
The president in trnsmtting the document
to Congress, abstains rom expressing any opin-
ions, but recommend The withdrawal Of the
appointment of fnl minister to each of the
Central American States.
A letter has been received from the President
elect, requesting TIA there should be no de.
monstration on his here.
Gen. Pierce ..sl Il.dslpai. last
RAsHlsoroS Feb %.
The Pacific railroad bill was taken up An
amendment offered by Mr.. Weller yesterday,
that as each fifty miles in the States were fin.
ished the contractors should receive four
fiths of the alternate sections on each side.
was passed,
Mr.. Seward moved to amend the bill by pre-
vding that so far as any part of the road
may be constructed within the limits of any
State beyond the Mississippi, that the post
master general shall contract with said State
for the transportation of the mails on such
Fart of the road not exceeding six hundred
dollars per mile per annum, for so years.
Mr.. Rush. still contended the bill was dead
After debate the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE
The House resumed the consideration of the
bill establishing reciprocal trade with the
British provinces on certain conditions.
Mr.. Fuller opposed the bill. Mr. Tuck ap.
proved.
The morning hour expired.
A communication was received from Com
modore Jones, replying to ISLANDERS. and asks
that committee be appointed to inquire into
the affair, and that he be allowed to vindicate
himself. The communication was referred to
the naval committee.
The Indian appropriation bill was consider
ed in committee Of the whole.
The west point academy bill, acted on in the
Senate, was taken up and amendments agreed
to, except the appropriation Of $4,000 for
riding school.
House adjourned.
General Pierce came through in an express
train from Philadelphia; this P. NJ. which was
kept as quiet as possible, in company with
Sidney Webster and Pearson Butler, no 9TH
ers; he reached Washington at half past g.
He passed through the crowd unobserved, and
before the cars fairlyasispped was off to viii
,ard's in bacK.
Jefferson Day has not reached the city, nor
is there any intelligence of his departure from
Mississippi.
Marcy, to-day attracted much attention, not