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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
Thirty-third Congress.

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, hun.
bred and fifty-seven members have been cleo.
ted to the thirty third Congress. leaving sew.
enty.seven yet to be chosen. The political
complexion of the members which have thus
far been elected, is as follows:
Democrats, 1903; Wings, So Abolitionists,
4. 1t is singular fact that the last FIVE States
which have elected members of the new Con.
gress have, Democratic delegations entire, and
that the following nine States have each
a complete Democratic representation.
New Hampshire, Delaware,
California, florida,
South Carolina, Michigan,
Connecticut, Wisconsin,
Rhode Island.
And one State. Vermont, has an unbroken
Wing delegation.
The following States have not yet held their
W a al
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
New YORK, April

NE" 1Okhs Aprll 20.
A Washington correspondent of the Courier
d Enquirer learned last event ng by telegraph
that the following appointments have been
agreed upon, to take effect on the eth Of July:
Elk Gov. Trousdale Of Tenn. as Minister to
Russia.
Elk Gov Wood of Ohio, Minister to Brazil.
Mr.. Wise or Mr.. Meade Of Virginia, to
Chill.
John A. Dix, to France.
Hon. Mr. Appleton. Of Maine, Secretary Of
Legation TO London.
Mr. Helm. of Ky, will receive the Govern
orship of New Mexico.
WASHINGTON, April %, 1853.
The Freeman's Bank Of this city has closed
its doors, leaving only 500 in its vaults for
the pay menls OF its notes.
President Pierce offered to continue the pres
ept collector Of Oswego, Mr. Richardson, Silver
Gray, but he had declined.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
v order
S. COOPER,
Adiu.ant General.

GENERALl NAVY DEPARTMENT,
ORDER. April, %, 1853.
With deep sorrow, the President announces
to the officers of the navy and marine corps
the death Of WILLIAM RUFUS KING, Vice Pres
ident of the United States, who died on
the evening of Monday the 18th instant, at his
residence in Alabama.
Called into the service of his country at Pc
riod of life when but few are prepared to enter
upon its realities. his long career Of public
usefulness, at home and abroad has always
been honored by the public confidence. and
was closed in the second office within the gift
of the people.
From sympathy with his relatives and the
American people for their loss. and from res
pect for his distinguished public services, the
President directs the appropriate honors be
paid 10 his memory at each of the navy yards
and naval stations, and on board all the public
vessels in commission, on the day after this
order is received. firing at dawn Of day thir.
teen guns; at IL O'Clock, M, seventeen minute
guns, and at the close of the day the national
salute; by carrying their flags half-mast one
day, and by the officers wearing Grape on the
left arm for three months.
j. c.. DOBBIN.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

On the retirement Of Mr.. Hart from the Posi-
Office in our city. We take pleasure IN bearing
testimony to the uniform courte'y and accom-
mediation which we have at all times exper''
cnced both from himself and Mr.. Hubbard
In saying this We believe We express the COM
mon feeling Of our fellow citizens.
Mr.. George Paul, his successor,'s well known
to possess the ability and integrity requisite
in position Of this kind, and we doubt mol
that he will take the pride of true Democrat
in the performance Of its various duties. We
prophcsy for him the attainment Of golden
opinions. as free from alloy as human opinions
can we'll be.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

1JIt is rumored at Havana that the Spanish
Government has authorized the payment to
George Law the sum OF 100000 for deten-
Cherokee. The sum is to be paid from the
revenues of the Island
ANOTHER BANK" CLosEp.-A concern called
the Bank of America" located on Al street,
in Washington, has closed its doors, and gwen
Messrs, Chubb Brothers, and Messrs Selden,
Withers d Co, of that city. and Messrs. Stra.
chan d Scott, brokers in New York -Tele-
graph.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

Geographic despatch, bearing date of
Cahawba. Goth inst, states that the funeral of
the Vice President took place on that day at
IL O'Clock in the morning, according to the
rites of the Episcopal church, Mr.. Piatt. of
Selma, officiating, whose sermon was eloquent
and beautiful. He lies among his kindred.
near his mansion in the country. He died
calmly and composedly .-Washingt Union.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

Missouri in consequence Of the Legislature
not being able to re. district the State in accord
ance with the new apportionment. in time to
meet her late Congressional election. has two
additional representatives to elect, which will
be done by dividing the State temporarily into
two Congressional districts, snG electing one
member from each side of the Missouri river
If the members to be elected should represent
their States in politics the same as in the last
Congress. the next House of Representatives
will stand, giving each party one of the mem.
bers to be elected in Missouri, as follows -
n Y. Herald.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
Our State Tax

Says clipping inadvertently appearing in
last weeks Enquirer. is only half that Of Wis.
consin. The latter is six mills on the d. lar
Now in justice to Iowa. let it be published
to the word, that her rate is only one mill and
a quarter on the dollar for all money raised
for State purposes. This change was made
last session, among other amendments to chap.
ter 81 of the Code
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
7 lac Missing steamer.

The Independence Of the Vanderbilt line.
concerning whose fate there has been so much
painful conjecture. was wrecked near the Mar
gare,ta islands on the coast o: Peninsular Cal
'fornia. Soon after striking the shore she took
fire, and out Of some 500 on board it is repor
ted that only 40 reached the land alive
These remained without food or protection for
fifty siA hoars. until taken off by whaler-
There We're several St. Louie people board.
but We know as yet nothing of the rest
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

CRYSTAL PALAcE.-Five hundred Packages
Of Foreign goods for exhibition at the crystal
palace, arrived in New York last week from
England and France
U-There are at present, says the New York
Sun, 1900 applicants for the appointment OF
Policemen at the Crystal Palace. Only about
fifty men are wanted.
TThe Nashville papers announce the death
of Moses Norville. Esq, editor of the Nashville
Wing.
The Boston Oire Branch having accused
Miss Marian II. Stevens of stealing Fanny.
Ferns THUNDER" the accused lady comes out
in the Boston Times and charges Fanny's
friends with Swelling her up a leetie to big
for her breeches.''
ALLHAIL, MAHAsKA.-The people of Mahaska
county have voted Cor loan OF SCI. 900 to the
Iowa Western Railroad Company by large
majority
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

u NJ. Charles Swan long known as the
propriessr- Of Swaa's Hoeel intends to leave
very soon for California. May he realize his
highest anticipa,ious.
Nj. Purcell Of this city succeeds to the mar
agement Of the Hotel and will without Aoutt
succeed we'll in pursu I, to which Ire is al
ready no entire stranger. His popularity and
former experience are pretty good guarantees
that he will do full justice to the "Swan."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

DEATH OF EPEs SARGENT, Eso-This well
known and respected gentleman died at his
residence at Roxbnry Mass on Tuesday even
ing last, from apoplectic attack, which car
ried him off in few hours. He was the faith
or of one ofthe editors Of the Boston Transcript
For many years he commanded ship out of
the port of Boston, aud for the latter portion
Of his prolonged life was engaged in mercan-
tile pursuits Detroit Free Press.
He was also tn. father of the Hon. Geo. B
Sargent of Dubuque, firm of Cook & Sargent)
and also Of John Sargent We believe, former
editor Of the Washington Republic.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

PUBLIC PROTEST AGAINST PAPER
MONEY.-At a meeting held in Washington.
Dubuque Co. on the Goth ult. stron. resolu-
tions We're passed denuneiatory Of the present
food ofpaper money. to which Iowa seems IN
differently submitting.
The first resolution peremptorily refusing
anything but gold aud silrer in the way of
circulating medium, in exchange for labor or
produce. contains the only clements Of protec.
tion and security Of which We are aware.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

GoING ABRoAD.-The New York Evening
Post States that Senator Douglas. of Illinois,
Senator Foot, of Vermont, and Mr. Corwin,
late Secretary of the Treasury, contemplate
visit to Europe this spring. 1t adds. that Mr..
Corwin has taken passage in the packet of tho
26th Of May, and Mr.. Douglas will probably
leave at an earlier date. Mr.. Foot goes chiefly
to attend to the interests of Georgia railroad,
of which he is President, and is expecting to
leave Immediately.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

RAIL ROAD MEETING IN CEDAR
RAPlDS-At the meeting of citizens of Cedar
Rapids on the 22nd, Hon Geo. Greene the chair.
man,
"ln order 10 test the sense of the meeting,
requested all who Were in favor of Linn
County taking 5000, 600 stock in the "Air Line
H., TO rise. The response was unanimous. f."
Resolutions were passed expressing readi-
ness to co operate with the "St. Charles and
Mississippi Air Line r r. Co." in extending
the Great Pacific Air Line" road westw ard
through Iowa
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
The Vice Presidency Vacant.

BY the death of Mr.. King. the Office Of Vice.
Presid ent is vacant, and will remain SO until
the next election of President and the Vice
President Of the Senate pro tenn. (who is now
Mr.. Atchison, of Missouri is not Vice Pres
ident by reason Of the death of that officer.
He is merely the presiding officer of the Senate.
and the constitution makes no provision for
filling vacancy in the Vice Presidency. But
Gin case of the inability or death of both the
President and Vice President Of the United
States, the President of the Senate pro ten,pore,
and in case there shall be no President of the
Senate, then the Speaker Of the House of Rep
sen,atives for the time being. shall act as
President of the United States until the dis
ability be removed or President shall be cleo.
ted" This is according 10 the act of Congress
of March 1893.
The Vice Presidency, says the New York
Herald. has been vacant before this time, on
the following occasions viz: Twice by the
death of the Vice Presidents viz; George Gin.
ton, April. 1872; his term expiring March 3,
1873. Elbrldge Gerry, November, 1914; his
term expiring March 3. 1917. Once by the
resignation of John G. Calhoun, December %;
1892; his term expiring March 3, 1888. Twice
by the death of Presidents Harrison and Tay
Tor. and the consequent accession OF Vice
Presidents Tyler and Fillmore to the Presi
dency-the former in April, lS4l; the latter in
July ls50-leaving the Vice Presidency vacant
for the remainder of their respective terms, and
the President of the Senate with the right of
succession to the Presidency. The powers and
duties Of the Vice President and the President
Of the Senate pro TEN, are precisely the same,
except that the latter votes as Senator and
has the casting vote. Detroit Free Press
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

A CnAsH.-On Sunday night last, at about
eleven O'Clock, two story brick building on
Front street, next door below the Iowa House,
fell with tremendous crash, the water having
undermined and weakened the foundations -
The building has been occupied for some years
past by Thos. Crandol, Esq, as family Gro
Gerry store, and Emigrant's Home whose loss
in the destruction of furniture, groceries &C.,
is. We regret to learn, quite heavy. About
fifty persons Were sleeping in the building at
the time, every one Of whom escaped uuhurt.
The building belonged to the estate of the
late Dr.. Fitch, and will, we understand, be
Immediately rebuilt. -MuscatIne Enquirer
30th
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
w AsuINGToN %.

The National InteNiyencer of this A. NJ.
publishes letter from Santa Fee of Feb. 25,
announcing the intention of Gov. Lane to take
possession on his own responsibility. of por-
ton of the Mexican territory.
The Union announces the appointment Of
Senator Borland to Central America.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

To CENTRAL AmERicA The Washington
Union of the 23d inst, announces the appoint
ment of Senator Borland to Central America.
Senator b. was originally offered the Govern
orship of New Mexico, at the solicitation Of
tbs President.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
Suicide.

Joseph B:rshaw. Hungarian and formerly
learn from the Muscatine papers, hung himself
the other day in that city. He has relatives in
Hungary, but was friendless exile here.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
GEORGE ANDREWS.

U"We are indebted to the kind considera-
ton of Senator Dodge for the Report of the
select Senate committee on public frauds,
abuses and bribery. 1t will be record Of
goings on eminentiy creditab'e to the admin
istration which has Just given up the ghost.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

CLAYTON County RETURNS The vote for
State and county officers at the election in this
county stands as follows:
For Register of the Des Moines improvement,
Il II Warden, III
George Gil,aspey, 2c5
For Com'r Dcs Moines River Improvement,
Urah Briggs, So
Josiah Ii Bonney, 2s5
About half the vote Of the county was pol.
led-Herald.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

D'The result of the election for Judge, in
the Seventh Judicial district, its still in doubt
The Muscaine Enqirer says that the reports
seem to favor the election of Riddle, inde-
pendent, over Col Sharpe, the democratic
candidate Banner.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
Respect to the late vice President
King.

As soon as the melancholy intelligence rccei.
we'd by telegraphic ofthe decease of Vice Presi-
dent could be ascertained to be authentic, the
subioined orders We're issued by the President
and the Executive Departments, and furnish
ed for publication. The whole country will
sympathise with the sentiments expressed in
these testimonials of respect for the station,
character, and public services Of the eminent
lameEted statesman whose earthly career has
thus been closed in the fullness OF years and of
honors.
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
The President has, with deep sorrow, rece-
we'd information that the Vice Pres dent of the
United States, WILLIAM r KING. died. on the
18th instant. at his residence in Alabama.
In testimony of respect for eminent station,
exalted character. and, higher and above all
station, for career of public service and de-
votion to this Union, which for duration and
usefulness is almost without parallel in the
history of the republic, the labors Of the va
rous departments will be suspended.
The Secretaries of War and Navy will issue
orders that appropriate military and naval
honors be rendered to the memory of one to
whom such an honor will not be formal, but
heartfelt from people the deceased has SO
faithfully served.
The public Offices will be closed to morrow +,
and badges of mohrningbe placed on the Ex-
ecutiye Man sion and all the executive depart
ments at Washington.
/ FRANKLIN PIE RCE.
WASHINGTON, April 90 1853.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
CHICAGO, Apri

CHIcAG0, April 70.
Ole Bulls concert. last night, was over
crowded by the most fashionable audience
ever assembled here. Hundreds have been un-
able to obtain admltance.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

The ingots Of gold recently stamped at
the Mint are worth about $500 each, and are
receivable in paymen. OF Government dues.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
New York Politics.

A correspondent Of the Courier and Enquirer
gives the following definitions from an unpub.
lished dictionary, which it is proposed to sub.
nit to the revision of Lewis Cass and Martin
Van Buren,:
Hard Shell Hunler- democrat who voted
for Cass stands by tn resolutions of '9S; cur
ses Van Buren,, and utterly refuses all com
promise or determination with the barnburners
Of AZ.
Soft Shell Hunker.-A democrat who voted
for Cass deplores the division of the party;
admits that barnburner may be democrat.
and is disposed to forget the past, and com.
mune with the opposing faction.
Hard Shell Barnburner. de nocrat who
still insists upon standing upon fragments OF
the Buffalo Platform; swears that Cass distrac.
ted the party in '4s; adores Van Buren,; reads
the Evening Post, and becomes rabid at the
name or presence of bunker.
Soft Shell Barn buraer.-A democra: who
processes attachment TO the principles of the
Buffalo platform. but is disposed to regard the
Compromise as fnality; thinks there was
some excuse for Cass's presumption in '4s,and
will not object to friendly drink with hun
ker-provided the latter will pay.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

STATE FAIR.-Iowa is an agricul-
tural State but as yet her agricultur-
al resources are but in the infancy
of their development. In some coun-
ties, however, some attention has
been paid to the organization of So
cicties for the promotion of the inter-
ests of Agriculture. These several
Societies chad their annual Fairs,
and in this way much good has been
done. But the growing Importance
of our agricultural and industrial in
terest now demands more general
and extensive arrangement. Let us
then have State Agricultural Fair
sometime in next October or Novem-
Der. Let some central point be fixed
upon for an exhibition which will be
an honor to our Young State. 1t
would not be expected that the first
exhibition of the kind would vie with
older States where State Societies
have long been established. But in
few years well organized State
Society with its annual Fats would
accomplish the same good results
that have attended them in other
States. The mechanical arts as
well as the raising ofstock and grain,
might be brought to a high state of
perfection.
We suggest that this matter be
taken into consideration in time and
let there be a union of all the County
Societies that are organized with
such as may be organized, for the
purpose of holding a general Agri-
cultural and Industrial Exhibition
next fall.-Ledger.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04

AIR LINE RAIL RoAD.-The affairs
of this road go swimmingly forward.
The prospect of the company not
withstanding TIE apparently formi-
dable demonstrations from other
quarters, are most encouraging. In
deed the Air Line stands as fairly,
and, as prominently too, before the
public, as any enterprise ofthe kind
in the west. The company can get
without solicitation or gassing, any
amount of money, or materials either
at home or abroad, on the easiest
terms and on their own time. This
happy position is the result of two
causes. First the known stability,
standing and energy of the men who
are principally interested in it; Sec
ondly, and chiefly as we think, the
eligibility of the route. Those most
interested in the last proposition,
have already given US the most con-
vincing proof of its truth.-Ogle
County Rep.
For CALIFORNIA Among the pas
sengers sailed in the steamship ILL
nois on the Goth inst. from New York
for Aspinwall, were ex-Gov. Felch, of
this state; Hon VIM. Gwin, United
States Senator, lady and family; Hon.
John B. Weller, United States Sena-
tor; ]. B. McCorkle, Representative
in Congress; Edward C. Marshall,
Representative in Congress, and lady;
Gen. VIM. H. Richardson, United.
States Marshall; Hon. Thos. Camp,
bell, Land Commissioner, lady and
family; VIM. Van VOORHEES,, Survey
or ofthe port of San Francisco; DR..
Lewis Birdsall, Superintendent of
United States Mint at San Francisco,
and two daughters; Major Hammond,
Collector of the port of San Francis.
co; Hon. Edw. Stanly, late Represen-
tative in Congress from North Caro-
lima; and Gov. McDouga!, of Cali
fornla, lady and family. One of the
New York papers says that the.
whole number of passengers in this
steamer will be eightor nine hundred.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
WASHINGTON, April 90. 1853.

GENERAL oRpERs) WAR DEPARTMENT,
: Adjutant Generals Office.
No. II. Washington April 20, 1853.
!. The following order announces to the
army the death of WILLIAM R. KING, late Vice
President of the United States.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, April 20, 1853.
With deep sorrow, the President announces to
the army the death of WILLIuM RuFus KING,
on Monday, the 18th instant, at fis residence
in Dallas county, Alabama.
Called into the service of his country at a
a period in life when but few were prepared to
enter upon its realities, his long career of pub
lie usefulness, at home and abroad has always
been honored by the public confidence, and
was closed in the second Office within the gilt
of the people.
From sympathy with his friends and the
American people for their loss. and from res
pect for his distinguished public services. the
President directs that appropriate bonors to
his memory be paid by the army.
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Secretary Of War
ii. On the day next succeeding the receipt
this order at each military post the troops will
be paraded at 10 O'Clock, a. m, and this order
read to them.
The national flag will be displayed at half.
staff.
At dawn of day thirteen guns will be fired.
Commencing at IL o'clock, m, seventeen min,
ute guns will be fired, and at the CT ose OF the
day the national salute of thirty zone guns.
The usual badge of mourning will be worn
by officers Of the army, and the colors of the
several regiments will be put il mourning 70,
three months.
By order
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
j. G. DOBBIN.
Funeral Of the Vice President.

Secretary of the Navy.
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s'entcndrc avce lai sur ccs divers sh)ets /:
n,ais les prioccnpations one susc''e ia
~prochaine proclamation de Femp're.
que queiqnes persopnes dissent au ~ dn
couran., ont empecht Nj. Gadsden dc
douner suite a ccs negotiations, aux
qncilcs lc min;:tre angIais s'cfforce d APP
porter dcs euIraves-
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obteum s,r listhne dc Tehaantepec, ct
quill semitic arolr perdu. pourn'cn avoif
use en- temps opportnn, s'est fat ~transie>
rcr ce privilege. Dun antre c6'f, Al.
Doyle, Ic mi,istre anglais, craisnant que
les Etats Unis n~'obtienncut IN passage
par la saIIae de Ia Mc>iI!a, s'c>t mis- a
fairc revive u %vieiIle hypo;heq"e dol .
nee a,utrefois aux crtancirrs anglais par
le goryernement mcxicain sur c!n4 Etat>
front;eres, 1nais qni a tte anunlee dep"ls
Iongtcmps par i'agcnt de ccs memes
creanciers M. Faiconne't), en- accep
tant IN privilege sur les reve"us p"h'ics.
On comprcni quo le ministre a'g'ai,
voudrait du meme coup empecher les
Flats Unis dc con>truirc nn chclmin du
Mississippi ;u Paciti4ue, ct ass"rcr a son
g~ouavcrncment Ia p%ossibiIife den avoir
IN a hi sur l'iih>mc de Tchuantrpec.
On dit que COS tcntativcs ont donne lien
a NJ. Gad>drn dc parler seriense'ncnl de
la doctrine dc Monroe a Mexico.