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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

u A bachelor friend OF ours is about get.
ting married, for 10 other reason than to have
some one to take care of him when he is sick.
The treatment he received at 'sfaslionabJe
boarding house." when he last had the ague.
has cured him not only Of single life, but SIM
gle bedsteads and single matre sscs. He or
cered, he says, the servant girl to bring him
up some cruel Monday morning, which
never reached him till the next Wednesday
afternoon. During his whole confinement, not
single soul visited him save the young gen.
tlemen who dusts the knives; and he came moi
for the purpose Of administering consolation. ;
but to inform him that "Missus would be obi.
ged if Mr. Skeesicks would do his shaking on a
chair, SO as not to get the bedstead apart" -
This was the feather that broke the back Of
Skeesick's bachelorship. From that moment
he resolved to connect his fortunes with a
piece of dimity. Who can blame him7
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

protection of this trifle Of my employers o
shall ] permit it to be stolen, and bear III,
brunt of unjust (as they would say suspicio,
against myself I"
This was well-it was noble. for had he
fired, endless would have been his remorse
though the act would have been legally justi
fable. But imagine his surprise when ht
heard a soft sweet voice which appeared TO be
no more than two feet from him, say
"Susy, cant find my nighteap"
The truth flashed upon him. He had been
put into Nelly's bed during her absence, and
the nightcap which she had been searching 70,
IN the dark, had been removed by her mother
The pistol dropped from his hand as instinc
/ tiAlt sat bad been grasped before and il m
I Nv vy sdf iustsad " rob.
sbsy and = murder after hard days travel
So, with as little noise as possible, he drew
himself towards that part of the bed usually
denominated the "back side," where he lay
quietly awaiting the sult
Susy was soon disrobed and ready for bed
but getting, IN. she accidentally put herlhaud
upon the gents head
WY Neiiy she exclalned, there s
somebody in the bed as sure as I'm alive !'
Our hero (for such he ought to be called)
was almost convulsed with laughter
"It's only little SIs,' replied Nelly "she al
ways sleeps with me-"
This answer satisfied Susy and Nelly with
out the least fear got into the bed. The girls
were snugly ensconced under the quilt, which
had been made the season BEFORE with (as
they supposedly "litt'e Sis on the back side
Susy Dolbear in the middle, and Nelly on the
front; but in truth, 'little Sis" had been taken
to bed with her pa and ma. as Nelly was ab-
sent.
Susan Dolbear was as affection ate girl as
Indiana can boast of, and as proof of this
assertion, we have the fact that she could not
go to sleep without first giving ISIS" kiss
so she turned over to perform this pleasure
BILE act, when she put her hand on our hero's
face, and, feeling his huge whiskers, she was
made aware of her mistake In less time than
it takes to tell it.she gathered up the bed clothes
and with an effort almost superhuman, she
sprang into the middle Of the room, screaming
ing:
"It's man--its a man-Nelly |"
Nelly, of course, partaking Of Susy's alarm
rushed in her fathers room, followed by Susy,
leaving our hero in perfect fits of laughter, from
which he has not recovered to this day. as he
laughs immoderately every time he sees pis.
tol, or the occurrence comes to his remembrance
Nelly's father, was up in atwinklng, and
a light being obtained by means Of locofoco
match, the whole affair was expsff lanes the
girls, who passed through thsS1 nU
our hero was in full posses
hand. gatf ering mp .hsir
they passed through to
artic part of the house. whss. S. ||ll{n
soon fell asleep. Simonton John
Susan DoIbear having played tdee tdeeef d.sAerr Aer con.
spicuous part in this affair, of the two girls,
did not wait for breakfast, but made her es
cape from the house as soon as the day light
dawned; but Nelly, concious of their own in.
nocence, boldly met our hero, face to face, at
the breakfast table, where she learned of the
narrow escape she made of being shot for
robber.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

ITThe following occurred the other day in
India street, Boston and the marine man Of the
Boston Post, made note of it.
"A thirsty one saw butt Of gin
Fan plump ON the ground both ends stove in
AIa' I sa'd be: as be turned away
Herein is type OF man decay,
The human butt in his pride o'er,brswn
Is ndught but a shell when the spiSu In.
flown;
An empty cask, but whose good or i'll,
Like the smell Of the gin, ciings to it still
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
A Petition to Time.
BY BARRY CORNWALL.

Touch us gently, Time
Let us glide adown thy stream
Gently-as we sometimes glide
. Through quiet drean
Humble voyagers are we.
Husband, wife, and children three
Zone is lost-.an angel. fed
To the azure overhead
Touch us gently, Time!
We've not proud or soaring wings;
Our ambition, our content,
q Lies in simple things.
Humble voyagers are we.
Ger Life's dim, unsonnded sea,
Seeking only some calm clime;-
Touch us gently, gentle Time!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
DONALD M. MCINTOSH

A TTORNEY AT LAW, CEDAR RAPIDS,
"a Linncounty, Iowa, willpracticeinthe diff
fafent courts of law and equity In this State;
will promptly attend to all business Entrusted
to him; willdevote particular attention to con-
yeyancin and would respectfully solicit a
chare ofpublic patronage.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

CnARsEs--25c per meal;sl 90 per day
i NftH-hie andspar.ssls sfyrl ~ renms.


For twelve weeks Bob watched night and
day by the bedside. Every one remarked his
devotion. The committees of the various So
cie;ies who came with the weekly beneits''
for the sick brother, were delighted with Bob.
They spoke of the devotion of the young ply
sician in all their lodges and divisions
"Sit down. my friends" Bob would remark,
in subdued voice, when a committee appear
ed; "our poor friend fails fast He has been
del'rious all night. Speak low-the least
noise disturbs him.
And then the committee would sit down in
that darkened room. in the fourth story of that
boarding house, and through the gloom upon
the form of poor Digges, who stretched upon
bed, his cadaverous face appearing above the
edge of the coverlet. .a,."
After few moments they would leave, first
placing in the hands Of Bob the sum due his
sick friend
After the committee had left and gone down
STAIRS, Bob would give orders that his patient
should not be disturbed He would then lock
the door. and would approach the bed. ad
Dress his patient In tLese words --"Digges my
boy. ioiA you take your toddy hot or co!d!"
TO which the patient, flnging off the bed
clothes, and jumping out of bed, would res
pond
'IH take it hot. Bob"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

Ice SPRING OF TIE Rocky MOUNTAINS This
is regarded as OF the great curiosities of the
ultra west /. is situated in rnarshy 'swale,'
near the 5,eet sa:er river, and about forty
miles from the South Pass The ground is
filled with springs About eighteen inches be-
meath the turf lies smooth and horizontal
sheet Of ice. which remains the year round pro.
tected by the soil and grass above.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

A MACHINE FOR RrPoRTERs We find the fol
lowing article in The Randolph Whig:
In September, 1850, John b Fairbanks, Esq
then resident Of this county. now Of New
York City, took out a patent for an invention
calculated to euable any man who can move
his hands rapidly in a vertical direction, to
report speaker in full with ease aud certainty
1t is operated by keys. which by their move
ment connected with stenographic type, i'm.
print new alphabet of short hand characters
upon the paper The alphabet contains only
five elementary characters, and by combina.
tions Of these. together with numerous word.
signs. is made. The fingers and thumb of one
hand are sufficient to operate FIVE keys, which
constitute the alphabet. and to make innu me.
rable changes upon the same, SO that one hand
can write one row of signs upon the paper.
while another set Of five keys under the other
hand can, at the same time be made to write
another one. 1t is really gaining the use OF
boil hands at once in writing stenography
and the hand will certainly not SO soon grow
weary of simply striking those keys as of con-
stantly pushing quill, which those who have
tried it, well know is worth all it comes to-
We have been shown one of these machines,
which is now in the office of Mr Thomas r.
How who is associated with Mr.. Fairbank,
and is at present in our vllagc-being the
first one completed, as Mr.. + informed us. 1t
is difficult matter to judge as to the practi-
cabillty of the invention. 1t is a curious and
ingenious conirivance, and it is CERTAIN that it
will write very rapidly in the hands Of one
who knows the alphabet perfectly aud can
operate hckeys with facility. Here we ap.
prehend will be the difiicuty-to enable per
son to gain so complete mastery over both the
new alphabet Of characters and the handling
Of the keys, as to work the machine without
any hesitation. But probably perseverance
would overcome these obstacles. Messrs Fair.
banks and How have now in process Of con.
struction an improvement upon this invention,
calculated to write OUT speech BY Roman char
actcrs, instead Of short hand. For sketch re-
porting this would be admirable, as the
copy would be more complete and easier for the
colupositor. They have taken measures 70 Sc
cure patent, and have drawings of the i'm
provement, which look a. ii it would be sue
cessfui. We hope it may.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
GILMAN FOLSOM,

I TTORNEY At LAW, IOWA CITY,
n Iowa, will practice in Johnson and the
adjoining counties, in the Supreme Court of
Iowa and in the District Court ofthe United
States,
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
r. B. GROEE-

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, Marengo, Iowa CO.,
~ Iowa. Will attend to all business entrus-
ed to him in the line Of his profession
bland Warrants loaned in any part Of
The state on the following terms, viz: l6O acres
$40; 81, 81; 40, SIS.
April 81. 1852 "
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
w. PENN. CLARK,

a TTORNET ATLAW, AND SOLICITUK
"A ip chan,ery Iowa City Iowa, willattend
al business entrusted to his care in the U.
= District court, and the Supreme and District
,nrts of the State Of Iowa. and also act as
LANDAGENr. Ohice over the storeoccupied
by George Andrews.
Nav 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
TOu ching Incident.

The Cleveland Herald has the following
touching comment on charity:
I'VE heard to-day little incident, which
though it occurred some time since, was a most
gratifying proof Of the happy results of char.
| ity properly bestowed. A gentleman had OBJ
served little girl clad in rags. passing him
| with a bottle which she carried to a grocery to
be filled with whiskey, t.nd with which she
| returned home. One bitter cold morning,
when the snow drifted through The streets, he
saw the child struggling homeward through
the storm with the omnpresent bottle her little
bare legs glowing with the effects of cold He
called her into his house which she entered
reluctantly and his wife, one of those never
backward in deeds of kindness, clio thed the
child with warm hose. and a comfortable cloak i.
and warm and happy, she went home still
bearing the bottle which was the sole cause of
her own and her sisters sorrow Her father
was man who owed the gentleman consider.
able sum. Evening came and the drunken
father visited the gentleman, but he was now
sober man; that day the contents of the bot.
tie had remained untouched oh, SIR said
he, i owe you money NO. was the reply,
4 cancel the debt, but you must quit drink.
ing
Tears stood in the mans eyes az he said:
Sir, owed you and you clothed my child
when whiskey made me brute. & l neglected
and starved her BY the holy-I'll never taste
drop again. And he has not That simple
act of charity and kindness had touched
chord which thousand lectures. or words of
remonstrance would never have reached
The SUDDEN VIsIToR-To loving family,
knit together by the brilliant. but brittle cords
OF affection, there came visitor of late He
sent them no summons--he warned them by
mo sign at the thresbhold-but boldly, impetu-
ously ,hatefully he came. standing in their very
midst before they heard the sound of hi, foot
fall Unawares, unbidden, unwelcome, a
messenger and yet potentate-a serf and yet a
king. His name thrills the universe and we
mortals write it DEATH
He came for victim They wot Dot-that
sweet family-that design SO terrible was
proceeding against them, that one days work
could be SO big with agony. They all smiled
at the sunrise, they all laughed in the noon.
tide-but when the twilight came, twin dark
ness settled upon their souls. God and .he
evening frowned together-and the peaceful
family became family Of weepers.
The visitor staid not long. He had but a
brief errand. With his cold finger he touched
the fairest forehead Of all-it turned to marble!
and there was another angel in Heaven.
The next was gorgeous day-the next was
| awitching night-the mex. was bathed in glory,
men were as careless and heartless as ever.
knowledge is bounded by walls. Men, but
not their griefs. are neighbors We meet
, mourner at every corner, and know it not
We weep not, nor do We consider that any
shall lament for US. But the end draws it
nigh!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

HThe man who attempted to whistle bar
Of soap. has injured his voice by trying to sing
stave Of a molasses cask
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

GEORGE HAMPTON,
TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
A Law, Iowa City, Iowa will practice in
he various courts in this State.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
A Texan Visit.

An entertaining work lately published ent J.
tied "A Stray Yankee in Texas says tha,
when gentlemen pays visit in Texas. nc
matter what press Of business there may be, q
certain ceremonialis always sacredly observed
The rider pulls up his horse, and shouts out
Halloo!'
Which meass: Good people. am here, and
here mean to stay until you come out and
keep she dogsoif;" then. after an inter vsl. the
proprietor makes his appearance, and very
leisurely approaches the fence without speak
ing word; he next throws one leg over the
fence. then the other follows; and having ut.
1 the tep, seats himself very deliberately
11sH. and awaits TIE ,lext move frUmths ssh
er party.
The latter now brings his horse along sid,
the fence. and the conversation commences.
"How are ye, judge:"
I'm right peart; hows yer self'
oh, keep pushin'; how S the old woman
and the boys9'
Considerable sassy only thar's been a
smart chance of ager down in our neck of the
wood
Got smart chunk of pony that?'
yes, sir, he's some punkins. sure: offered
ten cows and calves for him; he's death on a
quarter
Come from down the prairieT
Yes, sir, and hurried my crit,er right smart,
| tell you
'How's the craps?
Well, they amt nothin' to brag on. though
we've got gush of peachesl
The gentleman upon the fence now descends
from it with Que deIiberaton, and. approach.
ny the occupant of the horse, shakes hands
with him in a most solemn and edifying man.
ner; he then surveys. the horse from stem to
sterr probably examines his mouth to ascer-
tain his age. and having performed all these
duties with decorum, he next proceeds to ex.
hibit his hospitality.
Come, judge, light and tic your horse out
Without any further remark. the Judge did
as he was desired; and, having found stake
driven in the ground, he affixed it TO one end
of the caberos chair rope) which was attached
to his horses neck, took off saddle and bride,
hung them upon the fence, and made for the
house.
The great gravity with which such affairs
are invariably conducted, amused me very
much until became accustomed to it, and
came to look upon it as a matter of course.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

UWc overheard a poor weather bound indi..
yidual the other day, who was caught in U q
rain. humming to himseIfin doorway
Twas ever tn, from childhood's no ur.
That chilling fate has on me fell
There always comes a soaking she .wer.
When haint got no umbsrell
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

"ItH TUln. lie ruHs HIaHand through his
hair furiously. strikes all sorts of att trdes,
while every few moments he stops in his speech
to order a little brandy and sugar" as he
has some trouble in his throat
Two new French gaming houses were open
ed here last week. In one Of them there is a
little girl, about the size of little Lucille Wes-
tern, sitting at one of the tables, throwing the
dice for those who bet. In the other there is
French lady dealing cards This is great
country, you had better believe"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
MORGAN RENO

MORGAN RENO,
TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR At
"A Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will practice in
the courts of this State, and attend promptly
t. /, business entrusted to him.
May 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

Ij'"Pe.e, are you into them sweetmeats
again?" 'No marin, the sweetmeats is into
,ue."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

WIN. E. LEFFINGWE LII.
TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
n Law, De Witt, Clinton county Iowa, will
Pra tice in the Supreme and District courts
of his State.
May, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

Of the sweet. maj.stic Ocean Queen,
And all around, with light and glory teeming
Reposed the solemn shore and main serene.
And many time in after life I hear It,
The holy voice of that calm hour ard blest,
And ever dwells--a strange dream on my spir.
The gentle moon rise DER the waters breast
Oft have seen DER many bosom's yearning
The first soft glimmer ofa rising love,
And houi by hour with purei radiance burning,
Till the hearts deep sea hath drank it from
above
AxToN
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

GT"Dsfne nothing" said the irish witness
TO the prosecuting attorney. who looked sullen
confused and silent.
Witness. with an air Of truu,ph. Well you
cant, | will,-tis footles, stocking without
leg!" Exit the witness. The court in a
roar-attorney looking blue.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

TSuppose Spain refuses to receive our
Frenchman, as she has plenty Of reasons to
refuse to receive him-what then?-Louisyille
journal.
Well Uhat thens Wouldn't "punking grow
on vines. stilI-Louisyille Democrat.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

S. A. BISSELL,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
IL Law, Upton, Cedar county, Iowa.
Nv 1881
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

on special business. lhlS Is the story all
told:
Applicant. General Cushing!'
Gen G. 'Ah! glad to see you understand
the whole m atter-have the greatest respect
for you-can't stop now. Good mosning'
Applicant just one minute-I want to see
you very much
Gen C. Shall be back in half an hour, or
you must go with me- running.
The applicant, an old stager. declares he
will go with him, and out they shoot from the
back door, over the gardens, the fat man pant.
ing and trying to Ia k and the Attorney Cen
eral striking bee line for his destination Az
last the astbmatic catches a breath and cries
out, Cant stand this any longer must Civ.
up'' Sorry to lose your company replies
the General, but business is pressing The
fat man holds post. gasps two or three times
terrible night succeeds. and he declares that
he will not be found on the turf again, pitled
against such mettle.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
How the "wl; VA. Raised.

AAOss ssC asaAscOs
"we're:out Of funs h hsl Diggcs.
There was no DEM ~ e
But at this m ,mcssof propel Specially clad
parsonage, who was ktEe kupsrNS Ssoadway at
New York speed. tis' = tSD lSsc and said
ss.s ,s. ,s ~s,..'s ra. xs.. s.s., ,ss
impression upon the MI Aas been
"whosthatr' he asE ~ b,a
Don't know hisfss r to my
Lodge. Avery clea prep :
your lodgesiess lhan4I Y p Odd
Fellow then.tars, ups u
+ Eyes ed as N "A
Bob's face 81
care your dues
eyes; why do yod9 (e'aimed Digges.
astonished at the sudden Hight of his friend.
"How much do the soseties give to sick
brother?"
"Fcur dollars a week"
What proof do they require Of his sickness
The certificate of a respectable physician, ;
answered Dgges.
A pause ensued. Bob seemed running over
with superabundance of delight.
And with these facts before you, my mis-
guided Digges, You have persisted in the en-
joyment of good heath?'
xpa eli ol, -,
he paused only in the pocket
Without another word, Bob took the arm of
Digges within his own, and led him into
neighboring oyster cellar. Seated within the
box. he closed the curtains, and said in tone
Of great feeling:
'Digges,you really ought to take care of your
self!-You now exhibit all the premonitory
symptoms of bilious attack
'EhF cried Digges. jumping from his seat.
Your skin isyellow. your tongue furred
and your eyes feverish. In an hour, my friend
you will be in bed with raging fever BY
night you will be delirious. To morrow you
will not be expected to live, and next week
Next week." echoed Digges. becoming
pale.
Next week, resumed Bob, you will; are you
listening9-you will draw at least twelve dol
lars from these societies. will sign your
certificate. Aud as you will be sick great
many weeks. you will continue to draw twelve
dollars per week for a considerable time
Dgges. pity you"
At these words, the countenance Of Digges
became overspread with mild resignation
He extended his hand. He clutched Bob with
ss.hearty grasp.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

q CALIFORNIA CoURr OF JUSTICE letter
from Murphy's Camp, Southern Mines Califo:
ma gives the following description Of a Court
Of Justice in those diggings -
at would please you to look into our court
OF justice. when there is a. trial going on On
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

WAsuINGToN RACES Some Democrat, with
jovial spirit and a sharp sense of the r.tiicu.
lous. writes fr Ington to the Newbury-
port u,su fixt1fa6l for h;t,s. the end,ess crowd
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25
DRS. MORSMAN ~ SANDERS

DRS. MUKSMAN u SANDERS
ii AVE associated themselves together in the
IL Practice Of Medicine and Surgery They
Will attend promptly to all calls at all times.
Night calls made at their residences on the
Avenue, opposite each other
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-25

JAMES HARLAN,
\ TTORNEY AT LAW, Iowa City, Iowa
n Office with Connolly opposite the Land
Office.
July 81, l952-y
The Shasta courier., 1853-08-20

How WE cAS HURT RrssIA.-The Philadel-
phia Gazette is of the opinion that Russia can
not possibly iujnre the SIuited States. but illa,
The Emperor is profoundly impressed with the
mischief we might do to him i'll of war.
''T;esenp the map, says this w:ds awake journ-
alsi-
Lock at the North Pacific. we are there.
California is State. and Oregon is now alive
with people. Cities, arsenals, dock yards.
have already sprang up under onr flag; while
Russian America and Russian Asia, without a
ship 10 guard them. or lIe possibility of getting
supporting Russian navy there for The pur-
pose, lie at our mercy. ready 10 be swooped up
on 10 be annexed or ravased. whenever the
humcr seizes The provocatiou is offered y