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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
POJSONJNG

Thousands Of Parents who use Vermifuge
composed Of Castor Oil, Calo,nel, DC. are not
aware that, while they appear to benefit the
patient, they are actually laying the founda.
tons of series Of diseases, such as salvation.
loss of sight, weakness oflimbs, DC.
In another colum will be found the adver.
tisement of Hobensack' Medicines, to which
we ask the attention Of all directly or indirectly
interested in their own as well as their chill.
dren's health. In Liver Complaints and all
disorders arising from those of bilious type,
should make use Of the only genuine medicine
Hobensack's Liver Pills.
G-"Be not deceiced" but ask for Hobensack' Z
Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe that
each has The signature Of the proprietor, j. N.
HOBENSACK. as none else are genuine.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
Balsaun Of wild cherry.

This attention of the aflicted is beeoming mors
and more attracted to this Incompatible rene
remedy for Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs. Con.
sumytion, etc. But it is necessary to remind
all who would get the true article, to inquire
particularly for DR.. Wistars Balsam Of Wild
Cherry, and take nothing else. Unprincipled
dealers viii tell you that they have Syrup oil
Wild Cherry. Of some other congh Medicine
that is equally as good Regard them not
they only want your money Remember it is
Wistar . Balsam Of Wild Cherry that not only
relieves but cures
Price 81 per bottle or sir for S.. Sold by
the Druggists in Iowa City.
April 10 l654-4v
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Arrival Of the Asia.

New YoRx. 2Oth
The Asia has arrived; breadstuifs lower, flour
has suffered decline Of from Is. to Is.
Wheat has declined three pence.
But little doing in the produce market.
NEW YoRK, 20
A despatch from Philadelphia says the YES.
sci lost at Barnegat ia supposed to te the Brit
ish ship Humboldt. She had between 800 to
400 passengers, all Of whom it is feared have
persisted.
PHILADELPHIA. 10.
A despatch received at the Ledger Office,
from Long Beach, states that the ship Powhat-
tan came ashore on Saturday, Egg Harbor
Light-emigrants on board, not one Of whom,
were saved.
Thirty three bodies have washed ashore at
Long Beach. Not q vestage Of the wreck is
left. @
The schooner Manhattan was also wrecked
near the same place. All on board persisted
save one old sailor, who is in such condition
as 70 be unable to give any particulars.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
Congressional Convention,

The Democrats OF the several counties com.
prising the End Congressional District OF Iowa
will meet in Convention at Upton, Iowa, on
Thursday, the 18TH DAY OF MAY, 1854,
for tho purpose Of nominating democratic can.
didate for Representative to Congress from said
District.
The spportionment of delegates in said cob.
vention shall be one for each organized county
in the district, AND one in addition to each
county for every 100 democratic votes polcd at
the Preaideptial election Of 1852, and one to
- action over % Of similar votes
aiss y The distffcs WIN Be fully represented at
said convention; the time and place having
been unanimously agreed upon by all the
members Of the two committees now residing
in the district. JOHN CLARK,
JOSEPH X. SNYDER,
WIN. II. MERRITT
CHARLES o. WATERS,
L. A. THOMAS.
CT
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

FuLrot Cirr, IIL..-Ths ripidity Of the
growth Of ths above place 10 unprecedented ..
ven in the West. The fattering prospects OF
the speedy completion Of the railroad 70 Chi
csgo, is filing both Fulton City and Lyons
with immigrants, who come moi BY the single
one or family, but by the hundreds. and are
OF such class of citizens As will honor and
build up each of the places.
From the Investigator, published ID Fulton,
We learn that a large and magnificent hotel -
about to be erected in that place, which will be
ITO feet front and 80 feet deep, at cost Of
SIS, 100. and when completed, will equal any
hotel west Of Chicago. Cedar Rapids Advo
cate.
The above is undoubtedly all correct, but
where in the world 10 the Cedar Rapids Advo.
cate? We have heard of the Era published at
fourishing town Of that name in Iowa. but
never knew it to be an advocate" Of anything
particularly useful. entertaining or agreeable
since it fell of from Democracy.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
$40 Reward.
STR AVEn Or STOI

IRON The subscriber. living in Beardstown.
l. Cass county. Ills, on or about the first Of
August, 1853, bright Sorrel Mare and Year.
ling Colt. Mare about IS hands high, heavy
built. heavy name and tai! little white ir the
forehead-left urder jaw considerably longer
Than the right-strawberry roam spot about
twice as large AZ a mans hand ON the right hip
eight or nine years old Jhts spring-with foai
was in good condition when shs left. The
colt was scrrel-blaxed face-two or three white
feet--castrated before he went away.
Any person giving information where said
mare or colt can be found. or who shall return
them to the owner. or either Of them, shall re.
ceive fifty dollars for the mare, or twenty. i've
for the cost, as reward for 90 doing.
NICHOLAS HOUSTIN.
April e. 1854 AZ a.
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Mum About Town.

The weather has been unusually warm for
the season aud extraordinarily dry, although
of late we understand that our neighbors upon
the river and elsewhere have been blessed with
corious showers. The Mercury has been At
80 in the shade more than once during the
past week
-Busiess is going with rush at the Land
Office. On Monday last about $4,000 in gold
we're taken by the Receiver, exclusive of Vir.
ginia Scrip and Land Warrants.
I'VE are informed that services were held at
the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday
last by Mr.. CoRKHILL. late pastor Of that
Church, but now connected with The Dubuque
Mission.
The Rev. Mr. SHrAREn at the Ola School
Church will preach one week from next Sab
bath evening at 3'o'clock, in the School House
near the residence Of Mr. James Seahorn.
New Horrls.-Why do notsome Of our mon.
led men take the subject into se,ious contem.
plation Of erecting FIRST class Hotel in this
c:tyf 1t will be called for urgently in less than
six months; in fact it is all Essential now to
the comfortable accommodation OF the daily in
creasing throngs. that are filing our streets
with strange faces.
Our houses now nre al crowded. and the
cry 10 more room. For Heavens sake, do not
lei US get the reputation which Davenport and
Rock Island have already attained, Of being
entirely unpreparcd to greet the iron horse up
on his coming. But let US have spacious homes
for the traveller. that he may bless the day
when 6rst his weary eyes fell upon Iowa City
and not 80 away eursing and swearing that he
could End NO place wherein to rest his head.
DIR. Lake talks seriously ofraising his
hotel and running an addition sixty feet back
which will vastly improve the appearance Of
his place. Mr.. Grumpy also talks Of enlarg.
ing. Other gentlemen also talk. and We can
al talk, but what we want is action first and
talk afterwards.
Thus far our city has been unusually ex.
empt from the diseases that are SO prevalent
dnring the spring asd summer months with
most OF the river towns in Iowa. We are sin
gulayly blessed with sa!ubrity of climate.
The Rev. Josiah B. Grinnell o. New York
who is founding an extensive settlemeutin tn.
western part of Powsshisk county; has return
ed from . trip to the East and intends, vs be
lieve, to take up his permanent residence II
Iowa from this time forward. His village i,
on the line of the Davenport railroad. abou
sixty Ave miles nearly west of this city. ane
will consist Of highly respectable families. EN-
braeing farmers. artisans and probably spr;nk
ling Of the professions. 1t Is sure Of gooe
minister at any rste.
This Wholesale settlement. where it can b.
effected. is the most beneficial to the West n
it concentrates the attention of settlers to par
tieular localities, opens . little domestic mar
net, enhances the value Of property, and has Z
tendency generally to fraternixe and humanix
the pioneers Of our new counties.
We said village; and not prospective vii
lage entirely either; for already are some hal
dozen families clustered togetherthere, build
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LOST.

BY the subscriber. residing near
ii ~ Scion, johnson county, Iowa, on
W " the 9Th inst, DARK SORREL
MARE, which may by some BE-
called black. six years old this sprirg. suppo-
sed to be between IA and Is hands high, the
right hind foot white, and two rings around
her ears. produced probably by cording. Any
person finding the same and returning her to
Henry Barnholth, Scion. or giving information
where she may be found. will be reasonably re-
warded. HENRY BARNHOLTH.
April H. lS54.2w~
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

pMr Greedy in hislate Western tour pays
no high compliments tn the State Of Michigan.
but rather condemns her because her prairies
are "wet and soar" and covered with SO many
reservoirs Of mud and water which try to be
ponds or petty lakelets and only succeed in
not being sloughs."
The Detroit Free Press "comes down"
upon the gentleman's libels with the spirit Of
true State pride.
The fact Of it is, Mr.. G is disguised not SO
much with her mud and water reservoirs as
he is with her decisive refusal to succumb tohis
favorte Maine Law hobby.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
AN ORDINANCE regulating the issuing Of certif.
Gates and warrants.

SEC. l. Be IL ordained by the common council Of
Iore city, That when the Street Commissioner
is ordered or authorised BY ordinance, resolu-
ton or otherwise to perform any work on any
of the streets. alleys, roads or bridges, or any
other work, it shall be his duty to keep a just
and true account Of the cost Of all material fur.
nishad and labor performed upon each separs.. e
job Of work, and shall make q full report II the
same together with the bills of all .,ersons fur
nshiug materials or performing labor, at each
regular meeting Of the council, or at any other
time council may require.
See. 2. When the bills for material. labor, DC
shall be approved by council. the recorder hall
issue warrant or warrants for the several
amounts payable from the city treasury.
SEc.3. That 30 much OF an ordinance cnti-
tied can ordinahce regulating the payment of
money out Of the city treasury" and so much
Of an ordinance entitled can ordinance defining
the duties Of Street Commissioners" as conflict
in any manner with this ordinance. be and they
are hereby repealed.
SEC. 4: This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its publication accor-
ding 20 law.
JOS. 2. FALEs. Mayor,
MAarIN ]. TALBOT, Recorder.
April 10th. 1854,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

The WASHINGTON ARGus.-We are in daily
expec' alton OF receiving the first issue of pa
per with this title. to be published in Wash.
ington county. Iowa. by Messrs. DR.. j. F.
RICE, Of Boone county, and WALDEN, late OF
Hannibal. Mo. They will lend an able and
earnest support to the principles Of Jeffsrso
nian Democracy
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26


AN ORDINANCES to provide for taking vote Of
the citizens of Iowa city upon the question
OF exempsing from taxation improvements on
real estate.
SkoIios L. Be it enacted By the city council of
l0sc0 City, That vote of the citizens Of Iowa
city shalt be taken on exempting Improvements
on real property from taxation, and the manner
OF voting shall be "For exempting improve
ments, or against exempting improvements.
SEC 2. That for the purpose Of taking the
vote provided for in the preceding section, an
| election shall &c held at the court house in said
city on The third Monday in May 1854; that one
Alderman from each ward, to he appointed by
the Mayor, sLall act as judges Of said election 4
the City Recorder shall act as clerk; that the
polls shall be opened at O'Clock y, and kept
open until o'clock N; and that all persons
entitled 20 vote for city officers shall be entitled
| to vote at said election.
SEC g. That il shall be the duty Of said iud
ges and clerk Of said election at the next regu-
laI session Of the city council after said election
is held to return to the council list Of the per-
sons voting at said election, and the number Of
votes cast showing the number for and the
number against exemption; which return shall
be filed and preserved in the Office of the City
Recorder. and an abstract thereof placed on the
! journal of the session at which said return is
made.
SIC A. That If majority of the legal voters
of said city shall vote for exempting improve
mems as aforesaid no tax shall he levied on airy
| Improvements on real estate within said city
until otherwise determined by the qualified 70.
tiers thereof at an election held for that purpose
but il majority Of the legal voters Of said city
shall vote against exempting improvements, =
as aforesaid al improvements now subject to
taxation for state and county purposes shall be
subject. to taxation for city purposes.
SEC 5. That this ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publication
according to law. JOS. +. FALES, Mayor.
MARrIN j. TALBOT, Recorder.
April IS, 1854.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

E-A gentleman called in al our Office on
Monday, who stated he was en- route for the
purpose Of obtaining printer. to aid in publish.
ing four daily papers in St. Paul He escaped
before our "hands" could put strait-jacket on
hrm. One daily might live there six months,
more than that can have their duration regula-
ted acknowledgements Gasettee.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

The CnoLERA-The re appearance Of this
fearful disease is remarked by our friends at
Keokuk, and other places upon the river
Most Of the cases, We understand, arose upon
the boats. and We doubt not were superindu.
ced by filth, exposure and other causes su fl :
Gent to induce disease in the purest cline on
earth, although perhaps aggravated by the
sudden warmth Of the season.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
9trayed !!

From the subscriber. at Mill
A ~ Creek near Ly ons. on Friday night
TX ~ last. the 18th Of March, HORSE
MARE. The horse was
about five years old, medium size. bay color.
with black name and tail, and dark legs. The
mare was dark sorrel, about eight years old,
white stripe in the face and two hind legs white
Twenty-Five dollars Reward,
will be given to any person on returning said
horses 10 the subscriber a. Mill Creek, or for
information where they may be found
JOHN JUDGE.
March so. 1854 456t
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

- Col. VIM. Strickland, architect Of the
State Capitol at Nashville, Tennessee, and
one Of the most distinguished men of his day,
in his profession, died on the 9th instant at
N ashyille
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

TMr. Meagher.lhe Irish exile has got tired
Of being continually bored about his views on
the slavery question. and has accordingly
writtena plain. sensible letter in answer to
certain inquiries, asserting what is doubtless
true. that 1t is nobody's business what his
views may be, and that at any rate he shall
postpone all declaration of them until he be.
GENES fully naturalized citizen Of the United
States.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

- Neis YORK. Market, April lS 2 p. NJ.
u(4llJlge inquiry for western and state
-four for export. Low grades lower. Better
grades scarce and good request at steady pri-
ces. Sales 2,4O0 bbls. free on board at 81 6ai
Sales western canal $500 bbls at 81 so a 81 81
for ordinary to good brand sta'e; 81 81 q 8 30
for mixed good brands Mich. and common to
good Ohio.
WHEAr.-Sales 1890 bushels prime Michigan
wheat at 81 90. Oats. 40 a So for state and
western. Corn lower.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
Free Ships make Free Goods.

That is the doctrine Of Brother Jonathan,
and while he is DESTROYS of migrating this prn-
ciple upon the code Of international law, by
peaceful Negotiations, he is nevertheless as full
ly determined that it shall be sacredly abided
by, as If his decree were final and conclusive
and had been issued to the world.
::1he following resolutions upon this question.
matter of the utmost commercial Importance
in view Of the approaching emergencies Of a
European War, were introduced into the House
by Mr.. Dean. and referred to the committee on
Foreign Affairs.
From his remarks upon the occasion We may
probably correctly infer the spirit of our gov
eminent in this behalf. He says:
I think that the Executive and Congress
ought now to take their stand. and say to the
world that this is our principle-that we will
not be driven from it--that We will negotiate
10 secure it, and ii need be, We will fight to
maintain il, and, sir, the day that we estab
lish this principle will be one Of the proudes,
in American history; and in my judgement the
time Of action has now arrived"
The resolutions are these:
Fssoloed, That in the war which now seems
mpeuOlUE kSWOPes ~ 80 VIZ oNty 40 wei
as the manifest interest OF the Government o
the United States, TO observe and maintain q
strict neutrality between all the beligeren's
and in the event Of a war the rights Of our cit.
issns. ane the security Of our commerce. de.
mand the maintenance Of the princIptS hSysto1
fore asserted and strenuously contended fnr By
this Government. but hot hitherto admitted Of
established as the law Of nations that fires
ships make free gonds, except as to articles
clearly known as contraband Of war; and tha
the neutral flag protects from unreasonable
search and seizure the ships bearing it. ant
also that neutral property on board a We sci o
any Of the beligerents 10 not subject to seizure
or confiscation.
RESOLVED, That the President of the United
States be requested, If in his opinion not in
compatible with the public interests, to com
municate to this House whether any, 4 if any
| what arrangements have been made, and wha
correspondents has taken place between thi
Government. and any OF the Governments o
Europe. 10 establish the foregoing principle
IS international law. and to protect the neu
tral commerce Of the United States in the even
of . war between auy Of the powers of Eu
rope.
A treaty embodying this principle is said i,
have been negotiated already by Mr.. Buchan
| an our Minister at London.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

p-The travel on the Chicago and Rock Is
land Road has increased to such degree that
another train will be put upon it during this
month, Al evening express train to reach Rock
Island in season for the up river and down riv.
er boats.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

On the 10th day Of April, 1854, BY Jx1sr
RIcKxAN, Esq, Mr.. GEORGE H. CANNON
to Miss SARAH NJ. MILLER; and Mr.. JOHN
WEEMS to Miss WILLARD Z. CANNON,
all Of Jasper county, Iowa.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

n-The Cedar county Advertiser says the
improvements in Upton the coming year, will
greatly succeed those of any previous year."
Success is the word now days.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

GLAD TO HEAR Ir.-The Valley Wing contra
diets the alarming cholera reports which have
been circulated relative to this disease in Ke-
ok uk.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

~ Ike the spirit and the fire Of the follow
ing kttsr. II speaks well for the Honorable
Senator and 1iu speak well for the State from
which As Halls II is written in answer to an
invitatisa attended to him. to attend Ne.
braska - ing held at Tammany Hall on the
18th ulE Il is . bold and candid avowai OF
prihciplasshehind which IS a bulwark. may
the DsnaeTatic party stand. and faithfully
maintaining. fear no peril.
Mr.. Done. is winning great credit for the
digni6ed aed able course of which his present
session ~ been witness, and we all know that
with the sxsltatlon Of our Congressional Dele
cation in Dablic esteem, so swells the measure
Of our Sta repute abroad. No man is more
faithfully serving the behests Of his constitu
ents andhis State at large. no man laboring
with mors indefatig able zeal to promote their
interests. and we rejoice at every evidence Of
his high sppfeciation among tie various states
both North and South.
SnArE CHAMBER, Friday. March 10. "a.
GENTLKNTH: THANK you most sincerely for
your ihviN Non of the 7th instant. to attend
and ~ he meeting Of American citizens
which oppose to hold in Old Tammanv
Hall ~ 18th instant, to respond to the
| great tic truths Of the rights and duty
Of til : State or Territory to frame
| their Of government and control
| theil = affairs, rs contained in the
bill pgress for the organization
1 " 1hs pure democrat
nebiect Of your me,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
NOTICE

The Rev. / N. Westfall is expected to preach
at the UniversalIst Church to morrow (Thurs.
day. evening, the 9th inst. lat O'Clock. The
public are invited to attend.
April %. 1854
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

TPaop. MITCHELL. the skilful writing teach
er, it will be seen, will remain with us another
quarter.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

NEW FiRM.- Messrs. MoRsNAN and CocH-
RAN, at Dr.. Morsman's recent stand on Clinton
81
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

RUMons. : Mr.. Griunell who has recently re-
turned from visit at Washington, informs us
that j. was currently reported there, among
the "knowing Ones" that ball would be re.
ported oCongress, varying considerably from
the former. in its provisions for railroad grants
to Iowa.
As near as we can learn, these alterations
are suggested; to leave out the city of Musca-
tine as point: also to give the Burlington
branch ehe Keokuk road the go by; to pro.
vide fol, kdonation to the Fort Wayne and
Platte Valley road; and omit the McGregor's
Landing project.
How m uch truth there may be in this, we
are unable to state. We can only wait in pa
thence the develo pments that may be in store
for US.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

C-The Seminole Indians who were to be re-
moved from Florida, have about concluded that
they will do a. they please about it, and per-
haps give Uncle Sam another chance TO hunt
them GU. Of the everglades with blood hounds.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

The Iowa Star gives Casaday majority Of
from six to eight hundred in the Judicial dis.
trict.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26

nrAt the June election in Oregon. the ques.
tion is to be submitted to the people. Of calling
q convention to frame State Constitution. II
favorably determined the delegates to the con.
stltutional convention will be chosen in Sep.
tcmber. and constitution presented to popu.
lar approval in June 1855.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-26
Mormon Inn migration.

The singular and extensive diffusion Of
Mormonism over the face Of The globe, is al
most Oh par with the march Of Mahometan.
ism. Every nation ponrs its human tribute into
the great central Kingdom. the far interior of
America. Mr.. PERRY SESSIONS was in this city
last week, just on his return from Europe.
where he has been 'ielectioneering" for this
church and the Salt Lake City with much sue.
cess.
Five hundred immigia ants are now in waiting
for his arrival at the Bluffs, to be conducted 10
their new home, among the faithful. What is
to be the end of these new fa0gled doctrines?