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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

How was it that previously 10 the late rail.
road election, when we took occasion and IN
no mild terms, to protest against the interven
lion Of certain individuals who were supposed
to be using their influence against the vote,
that the cry was not raised against this attack
upon the Lyons Road?' 1t had bean natural
that men who openly avow ihemost disinteres-
ted enthusiasm for the projects. should have
raised ,heirvoice against what might have been
construed into prejudice and hostility against
the Lyons Company. But no such voice was
raised. The secret opponents of the road re-
10 ced to witness anything that would subserve
the interests of the Company to whose special
employ they belong.
What we said Of the Lyons Road in our last
issue, we believe to be strictly true; still be
lieve il to be SO, and shall use our utmost en-
deavors to convince our friends at home ahd
abroad that it is so, for the very reason that
under existing circumstances they deserve our
| protection feeble as it may be. as well az our
confidence, to which they are entitled. What
We said in reference to the opponents of the
western extension of the Road we meant, and it
can no more be perverted into an attack upon
the Davenport Company, than what We have
hitherto expressed in language still more plain
regarding o. hers. can be perverted into an at.
tack upon the Lyons Company.
For the present wa leave the matter here
reitera,ing once mdpS our sense of complete
trust in the ability determination and good
faith of the Lyons company, while satisfied
that the larger share OF information upon the
subject received from Iowa City by our western
friends. will be calculated to weaken their
confidence and occasion dis;rus of its opera
tions. The reason for this can only be that
some of the friends Of the Davenport road have
taken stand decidedly partizan and brought
aresult of feeling here for which we adduce
the columns of the Reporter during the past
season to prove, we have labored zealousy and
in good faith to prevent.
We have hitherto pursued a course as near
ly impartial as possible, and that course we
intend to abide by, unless when any nantes,
unfairness of manoeuvre is resoried to- for the
purpose of defeating operations, which the
companies independently and by themselves
are capable of achieving, standing upon their
own merits
That one or both roads will be extended
wes'wardy from Iowa City, we can have no
doubt It's then not for any of the citizens
of Iowa City to SO exert their influence as to
create the false impression abroad, that either
one or the other company is unpopular gene
orally with Iowa City or with johnson Coun.
IL +. 4
men who should have every reason to put
confidence in the honesty and good feelings Of
our citizens.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

PIcArUNE WIsE-We have our eye on man
in this county, who is represented to be man
of some means, who, were he made into pal.
of scales. and the prospect of an increase OF
tax by voting the subscription to the railroad
to the amount of a picayune thrown in one
side, and he prospect of an increase Of the
price of his property to the amount of one
thousand dollars flung into the other side, the
picayune side would cause the other to kick
the beam in the twinkling of an eye. He is
said to be lineal descendant of the man who
was penny wise and pound foolish
IT.. DesMones Star.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
Rock Island and Chicago Rail.
road.

At cur latest report Of the progress of this
Road We were of the opinion previously cx-
pressed. that it would be completed to Rock
Island in December. Owing, We presume, to
some force being detailed for the Railroad
west, its completion will be delayed two
months.
We learn from head quarters that it is pro.
crossing finely and as rapidly under the cir
cumstances as could be expected. The grad.
ing is nearly completed and the track is now
being laid at the rate Of one mile per day. By
the LIST of October the cars will be running to
Sheffield. Is miles hence; by the lst of De.
cember, to Oeneseo, within 25 miles; and by
the first Of February. We are assured the shrill
whistle will be heard in Rock Island
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
Solar Eclipse in 1854.

On Friday the Goth Of May next there will
be an eclipse of the sun, which will be more
or less visible in all parts of the United States
and Canada, and in portion of both will be
annular. Its commencement in the CITY OF
Washington will be at 4h. 20 min IN the after.
noon, its greatest observation at 5h lem., and
its end Oh. GIN. As the apparent diameter Of
the eclipse cannot be total anywhere. The
Christian Almanac says:
The ring will be only about one-third of .
digit wide, and will be visible only in the vi
cinity where the line of central eclipse passes.
The eclipse is central in longitude 70 deg. So
min west of Greenw ich. latitude Al deg IA min.
north, and in longitude "a deg IS min. west,
latitude Al deg. 10 min. north. BY finding
these positions upon a map, and drawing =
line from one to the other, the towns and coun-
tries through which the central eclipse passes
will be readily discovered. The path Of the
annular eclipse will be about one hundred
miles on each side of the line we have descr,b-
ed The annular eclipse will move about one
hundred miles per minute.
The first time this eclipse ever occurred was
in 1913, July I'd; since then it has returned
thirty one times including its return next year.
1t occurred in April. 1900. in May, 1918. and in
May, 1886. 1t will return again in June, 1879.
Its last return will be in the year 1893, August
18th.
The next solar eclipse that will attract
much attention in this country will be March
IL, 1858.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
rThe Islands in front of the citv, we No

TThe Islands in front of the City, we no
tice by the proceedings of the City Council
are about to be mortgaged to Messrs Jesup 4
Co., as security for the payment of the twenty
thousand dollar loan about being negotiated
with that firm. Thisis the first public &C
acknowledgements that these Islands we're good
for anything. To our mind they have Away,
been valuable, and we Rave repeatedly urged
the City authorities to make some better use
of them than cutting them in pieces and vast.
ing them away by dredge boats. The time
will yet come when the value of these Island 5
will be made apparent in spite Of the exertions
ofinterested individuals to the contra-y-Dub
Herald.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
The Lyons Iowa Central.

The work goes steadily on in the vicinity o!
town and the big dump next to the river begins
30 assume quite railroad aspect. About 100
hands are now engaged and We trust that no
nntowar action of our citizens may throw any
obstacles in the way of this enterprise. 1t may
not be polite for us to say anything in favor
Ct the Company, for fear of being accused OF
attacking the Davenport Road but the mass OF
10 the Lyons company, have full confidence in
their determination aud professions, and ex
pcct TO witness al early corsumation Of their
undertaking.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

LARGE DEPosIr. to An order from
Washington, the Receiver Of the Dubuque
Land Office, Mr.. Quigley, left this city yes
erday on board Ike steamer Lamertine, with
S26o, 600 in specie,to deposit in the Sub Treas
ury at 81. Louis.
This amount has been received from four
offices within the last three months-namely
the office at Dubuque, Iowa City. Fort Des-
Moines and Charlton, and is probably not
equal to the amount received in Land War
rants.-Miners Express.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
Nevada.

Ne observe an advertisement of sale of lots
TO take place or the 9Th Of September next,
in Nevada, the County seat Of Story County,
and doubt not the settler and capitalist, both
would do We TO avail themselves ofihe oppor.
por,unity here given, 10 secure property in
one of the most desirable localities in the
State
Nevada is situated en- the west branch of
Indian creek, very nearly in the centre of the
county and &c graphical centre of the State, a
region of excellent agricultural features and
great salubrity.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
Mad Dogs -!

Read the Mayors proclamation, and look
out for your canine friends, fellow citizens |!
This is serious subject, and We hope that the
ordinance touching it may be rigidIy enforced
Every one is exposed 10 the assaults of rabid
dogs, especially in town where their number
in the streets is only equalled by that of the
hogs. and hydrophobia is a malady, which is
proof against all your systems Of medicine &
all palhies,' whether of the Old School or the
New, or the middle aged or the Water Cure.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
Penlnanship.

Mr. j. W. Damon who has quite recently
opened writing school in this place, has
shown us several specimens of his skill in tins
most useful and elegant accomplishments which
are truly beautiful. We commend to his in
st'uction all who may wish to acquire flow
ing and graceful style Of writing, believing
him thorough and competen, teacher.
Mr. Damon intends beginninga second course
OF lessons early next week, if he shall receive
sufficient encouragement
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

A SPEck OF Waffle citize ms of Erie,
Pennsylvania, are in state Of great excitement
on account Of proposition by the Lake Shore
Railroad Company to change the gauge a, that
place, SO that the present delay and inconveni
arising from different guages may be avoided
The alteration is about to be made under the
authority Of an act OF the last Pennsylvania
Legislature; out the people of Erie are deter
mined to resist the change cat all hazards, and
to the last extremity" They held a meeting
on the 18th inst. and passed resolutions which,
the Post says "amount to rank notification
and are likely to lead to open war" They say
the law was procured By bribery and corrup
ton, and is not binding on them They are
determined TO tear up the railroad at all points
where it crosses the streets Of the city of Erie
The city council met the same evening. and or.
dered the high constable to tear up the rails,
and made it the duty ofevery citizen to aid in
the work when called on, under penalty of
FIVE dollars, and imposing penalty Of 500
for resisting the order.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

" Mr.. Adams. contractor upon the Lyons
Iowa Central Railroad, is now absent from
town on business visit along the line. He
may again be expected here, in a few days
We then hope 10 receive additional informa-
ton concerning operations on the eastern sec
tion of this Road. As il is our friends at Zip.
ton, Dewitt and Lyons are exceedingly remiss
In posting Us upon matters Of this nature.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

BHerr Driesbach's Menagerie, combined
viii, Mabie's Circus will visit our City on the
18th Of September. We trust that this enter.
tainment will not prove con mutation OF the
humbugs, to which our citizens have been sub.
lected during the past six months, in the way
OF diversions, concerts, operas, ventriloqusm
leger de- foot &c
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

u The first arrival of peaches in our mar.
ket, occurred some day last week, in the shape
of Wagon load from some point seventy
miles distant Pretty hard looking peaches,
and by no means a fair sample of hat Iowa
can do and has done in the cultivation Of this
delicious fruit.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
The NJ. s. M. Rail Road.

We are informed reliably that twenty five
miles at least of this road will be graded by
the first OF January next, and that all The
rails and cars necessary for the road to Iowa
City. will be landed a, Davenport by the frs,
spring boats.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

uWallach and Hope, at present the pro
prietors of the Evening Star at Washington
City. will commence the publication of a
Weekly Star on the first Thursday in Septem-
ter. Its terms are only 81 a5 per annum and
no better family newspaper can be had from
the Capital City.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

community will he made to subserve only the
noble purpose OF cleaning the feet and hair
and washing under the armpits. Adicu, the
ghost returns to silence. MEDlCUS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

u Mr.. A. G. Henderson of Galena has as.
ISOLATED himself with A. P. Wood Esq. in the
management of the Dubuque Tribune. Mr.
Henderson is highly compimente6 by the
Galena Advertiser
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

ASSOCIATE JuDcE OF UrAH.-Geo. Edmunds,
Jr, Esq Of this city, has been appointed As
sociate Justice Of the U. s. Court for the Terri
tory Of Utah. This is good appointment -
Mr.. Edmundsis an able lawyers sound Demo-
crat and athorough gentleman. We predict
for him successful career in the responsible
place to which the partialities of his many
personal and political friends aud the admins.
tration have assigned him.-Quincy Herald.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

UAwag up in Lexington who, amongst
the rest, lost good deal that he staked upon
Letcher's election. says he knows now what
the whig party is. 1t is an organization got
up by locofocos to win money from. He says
that's all the purpose it answers, that he can
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

Six JOHN Franklin FOUND "A letter has
been received IN Ireland from Mr.. Drydall,
midshipnan on the British surveying vessel
at San Francisco, stating positively that Sir
John Franklin had arrived safe at Reirabids in
California ST. Louis News.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

Mr.. Joseph z. johnson has assumed The
editorial management of the Western Bugie
Success to his predecessor in his new advo-
cations and to the present incumbent, in The
prosecution of increasing and important duties
as conductor Of public Journal in one OF the
most promising cities of Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

TThe London Times says: .In 6hy years
Ireland will be protestant to man. Both the
Roman Catholics Of Ireland and the race iden-
tilted with that faith. are all leaving Ireland
Ere long there will be none left At the pres.
ent rate, of emigration, which cannot be less
than 2OO,O 900, chiefly Roman Catholics. in =
year, our children will see the time when the
Gets will be as obsolete in ireland - the
Ph9nicians in Cornw all.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

DA writer in Putman's Magazine says. that
"the man who will be President Of the United
States in 1900. is in al likelihood, running
barefoot at this very moment among the buck.
leberry bushes of Oregon.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

UTSee notice to Contractors, Of Mr.. Carmi-
chael, who has taken the contract of building
that section of the NJ. IL NJ. Railroad Company
extending from Iowa City to Davenport.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

6Geo. Atwater Esq recently County Judge
of Marshall, and gentleman offar more than
ordinary talent and attainmerts, VIII assist
in the conduct Of the Dubuque Express. we
have not learned whether this connection IS
designed to be permanent or merely temporary
but hope that he viii find it fer his interest
to remain in the fraternity.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

USce and likewise hear and obey, the call
for insta lment number Two, Of the NJ. d NJ
r r. Co.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31

aT See new 81 Louis Advertisements.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-08-31
For the Reporter
The Water Cure Humbus.

Mr.. Editor:-If there is anything in this
world that disheartens a Medical man and
makes him sick Of himself and the rest OF
mankind, it Is to feel that The vast service he
renders the sick in dealing out their Poisons,
is unduly appreciated. Time was, when the
Physician could prescribe his favorite calomel,
and though it salivated the glands Of the mouth
and throat, and caused the Tongue 20 swell
to an enormous size, the Teeth to drop out and
the jaws 70 crumble 70 pieces, yet the patients
were perfectly satisfed about the treatment,
for they had scnse enough to know in their
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-26
II. M. ZIMMERMAN,
No. 1873, Main street, Corner of 10Th, Rich
mOnd,

OFFERS for sale a complete assortment of House
" Keeping and other articles, as follows:
Cutery-Fine ivory handle Knives and Forks, in sets
of pieces by the dozen set ivory handle Knives by
the dozen; buffalo handle Knives and Forks Carvers,
Stees pen and pocket Knives bread Knives Scissors
fruit and other Knives
Hardaoarc-Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans. maslin and
brass Kettles Fry Pans, Gridrons Waited Irons, Fur
naces, Tenders, Fire Irons, Coffee Mills DC
iSIcer Plated Ware-Castors, Spoors Forks, hut.er
Knives, Walters, Toast Racks, Shutters and I rays,
A15ata Plae-Table dessert sn! tea spoons salt and
egg Spoons. table and dessert Forks
BrttdRnia Ware-Tea and coffee Pots, cream Jugs
gar and slop Bows Piggins soup Ladies' Casors Mugs
candle Sticks, gas Lamps
TIN Ware-English block tin coffee and tea Pots SUI
gar Dishes, slop Bowls and Pots dish Covers cot
Japanaed Ware-Toilet Sets, water and slop Buckets
cake Boxes dressing Cases. spice Boxes, Trays
Lamps, plate Warmers, tea and coffee Canisters,
tumbler Draners
Bathing Appa,atus-Lockes patent shower Baths
hand shower sponge hip, Emerson and childrens bath.
ing Tubs
Refriee-ators, .Sc-McDonoughs Refrigerauors, the
best article manufactured in this country; Coolers
ice trays Picks and Mallets, ice cream Freezers
Cl0chs-American, French and Vienna, 80 hours.
and Is daya large stock from the best manufacturers
Pdpder Machie Goods Stands Tables. Port Folios
Trays and Walters and variety of other articles ia
laid with Pearl and Painted
Wood Ware 3-c-Tubs, Buckets Churns Piggins,
Water Cans Barrel Covers, Brooms, Mats Willow Wa
CONS, Cradles, Baskets-pain painted and embroider-
ed.
Brushes and Brooms-Hair wall, dusting Shoe mar.
king, fur nture, crumb, scrubbng, white wash hesh
tooth, nail hat and clothes Brushes and sweeping
Brooms
Musical Iustruments-Vioia Guitars, Flutes, Ac-
cordeons, FutiGas, Banjos violin, guitar, and banjo
Strings, &c.
Com6s-Tortoise Shell and imitation tuck, side, dres
sing, pocket, fine tooth and wood Combs.
Cast Iron Hat }oackS-Together with Perfumery
Soaps and Fancy Articles in great variety too
to beembraced in an advertisement. my
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TERMS
DAILY RICHMOND TIMES.

The DAILY TIMES is published at SIX DOLLAB5
per annum, payable in advance.
ADVERTISING-Foroue spare of FIFTEEN LINES
less first insertion 50 cents and every succeeding in
sertion % cents.
Thrice sceek-For square, first insertion 62l cents;
every succeeding insertion 373 cents.
Thrice meek, 7ceek-For square, first in
seton rs cents; every succeeding insertion so cents
Advertisements OF more than square, will be charged
the proportion according to the number of squares
But if the advertisement exceed square, any
Der full squres by less than eight lines the additional
square or any number ofu squares by eight lines the ad
ditional lines will be charged a full square.
The number insertions of Advertisements be
ted the MS they will be inserted until ordered
be stopped, and charged accordingly.
Annual Advertisers charged $50 for 80 lines and in
that proportion for advertisements OF greater length and
$50 for Is lines and i'll that proportion for advertisements
ogreater length, except Auctoneers, who charged
500 (paper included for all sales before their doors
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-26
CHIRTs WORTH WEARING.

~ who have heretofore had much difficulty in getting
good Shirts and good fitting Shirts need abour under
that difficulty any longer We sell Shirts made
ly for retail saes and them of good
rails and to it, Call and supply yourselves at No 1O2
Main street. KEEN, CHILES & BALDWIN.
S.-A large assortment of gauze merino Underwear
for Spring. ap27
nR DENISON'S BLOOD SYRUP of Iodine Hy
- driodate of Potassa Citrate of Iron and Spanish
Sarsapara, for regulating the Stomach and Bowels and
cleansing the Bloodfounded upon the principle that all
diseases originate directly indirectly from imperfect
state of the blood Approved by the Medical faculty.
For sale by r r. DUVAL Il BRO,
apps Druggists.
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THE DAILY TIMES
HYMN OF NATURE.

HYMN OF NATU RE.
BY w. o. PEABODY.
God of the earth's extended plains
The dark green fields contented lie:
The mountains rise like holy towers,
Where man might commune with the sky:
The tall cliff challenges The storm
That lowers upon the vale below,
Where shaded fountains send their streams,
With joyous music IN their flow.
God of the dark and heavy deep!
The waves lie sleeping on the sands,
Iii the fierce trumpet ofthe storm
Hath summoned up their laundering bands;
Then the white sails dashedlike foam,
Or hurry, trembling 'er the seas,
I'LL calnsed by Thee, the sinking gale
Sefene'y breathes, depart In peace.
God OF the forests solemn shade!
The grandeur of the lonely tree
That wrestles sngly with the gale,
Lifts up admiring eyes to Thee
But more majestic far they stand,
When, side by side, their ranks they form,
To wave on high their plumes of green,
And aght their battles with the storm.
God Of the light aud viewless air!
Where summer brs ezes sWeetly flow j;
Or. gathering in their angry might
The fierce and wintry tempests blow;
AI-from the evenings plaintive sigh,
That hardly lifts the dropping flower,
To the wild whirlwind's midnight cry
Breathe forth the language of thy power.
God of the fair and open sky!
How glorously above US springs
The tented dome of heavenly blue.
Suspended on the rainbow's rings
Each brilliant star that sparkles through
Each gilded cloud that wanders free
In evening purple radence, gives
The beauty OF its praise to Thee.
God of the rolling orbs above!
Thy name is written clearly bright
In the warm days unvaryng blaze.
Or evenings golden shower of light.
For every fire that fronts the sun,
And every spark that walks alone
Around the utmost verge of Heaven,
Was kndled at thy burning throne
God of the world the hour must come,
And nature'r selfto dust return;
Her crumbing affairs must decay,
Her incense fires shall cease to burn!
But still her grand and lovely
Have made mans warmest praises flow;
For hearts grow holier they trace
The beauty ofthe world below.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-26

ETLOUR.-J Jerrefs extra Flour, of very superior
n quality, for sale by
mys f II SKINKER No Is Pearl at
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S0 BBLs. TAR, receiving, for sale by
wv my is LEWIS WEBB & SON
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ENAMILY ROE HERRTNSs, in half barrels.
IL for sale by
my IL RAGLAND Il BRO