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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

The prospects Of this important railway com
municat,on were never fairer than at the pies.
cnt time. not only for it's early completion to
this city, but its rapid extension through our
western counties The amount Of means al
ready expended in the State, something like
$376. 900 as appeared in last weeks issue; the
satisfactory negotiation of 5000, 900 worth of
bonds: the pending negotiation of $500, 900
more; the substantial and thorough character
Of the work that has been accomplished; the
contracts for the various furniture of road
that have been made;-all these consideration.
have strengthened public confidence and Grad.
icated the occasional doubts to which circum.
stances beyond the control of the company,
have given rise.
1t only remains for our western friends to
take hold Of the matter in the same spirit Of
liberality aud good faith. and our own expe
rience is an assurance which we cannot gainsay
that the company will more than come up to
the letter of their promises and obliga ions.
All efforts 10 depreciate The character Of the
Road and the responsibility of its managers.
have thus far signally failed. and 10 project in
the state is held il higher estimation in the
East than this same Lyons Road. The PEG.
ple's eyes are opened. 40 that they may see
and Judge for themselves and the result has
been, continually increasing bestowal of ia.
sor aud confidence and mat erial encourage
mcnt.
The following brief extract from letter re.
ceived by gentleman in this city from H, p.
Adams Esq We commend TO the particular
consideration Of our friends west Of US upon
this proposed line.
t"AiI our business matters in New York rela
tive to the Lyons Road are IN good shape; we
shall be able to drive much faster the coming
summer. than we did the last, and we are de-
termined to have the road finished TO Iowa
City this gear. At the same time. having from
shall put force Of men west. as soon a. the
line can be located, which will be within three
mon,hs."
Another gentleman writes thus encouraging
ly from N. Y.
"On my way down called at Troy for the
purpose OF looking after our matters there
cars-wheels-ax les-boxes and excavators.-
The car at Eaton. Gilbert 4 Co that was to
be completed by the Goth inst, will not be
ready for shipment until about the LIST Of April
think they are getting up a good one; it is
constructing upon new plan. Many Of the
above named articles for cars are made and
others are in process of making. From what
can learn Mr.. Phelps made = good contract"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
WASHINGTON, March 81.

WASHINGTON, March 81.
Warren Winslow was sent as a special bear
er Of dispatches to Spain, in the steamer
which left New York on Saturday last, The
messenger which arrived here from the Cap
an-General OF Cuba to the Spanish legation.
has accomplished nothing. There are a vari.
ETY. of reasons assigned for the failure, but
probably the true cause is to be found in the
want Of official or diplomatic authority on the
part Of the messenger. His proposition it is
understood, partook moreof an Offer for the pay.
ment Of damages for the losses incurred. as in
any ordinary commercial transaction, than Of
a reparation for national offence, and was.
consequently, not such an offer as our govern.
ment could except, as there were other and
much greater national questions involved, be.
yond the mere amount Of private damages sus
tained. The response to the dispatches just
sent out will be awaited with more than ordi
nary solicitude: and il is as well to repeat that
unless the temper OF Congress on this subject
is essentially mod fled during the time which
must necessarily elapse before this. response
can be received. you may expect something to
hy BESIDES feathers.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
TO TEACERS.

0ANDERs NEW SERIES OF READERS. By Charles
~ W. Sanders: A. NJ. Published by IvlsoN l.
PHINNEY, New York.
These books are, in matter, engravings and
Typography; entirely new. Simple in style,
without being puerile-highly moral in tone.
without being dull or cynical-carefully grad
ua,ed TO the known wants Of the schools
adapted to the convenience of the teacher,
without attempting to reduce him to the con-
dition of mere machine-and withal unsur-
passed in mechanical execu.ion-they are con.
fdently offered to the public as inferior to none
If not absolutely superior to all other works in
the department Of education.
The great excellence and popularity of San.
der's series Of school books are alike attested
by the unqualified testimonials of practical
teachers, by the universally Of their use In
our own and other countries-the sale here
alone being ouer half a million a yeG-and by
their translation into other languages.
Among the numerous testimonials from the
highest sources. already received during the
following:
From Joseph McKeen, LII. D. Superintendent Of
Common Schools. Neao York City
Sanders new series Of reading books have
been extensively introduced into the schools
Of this city. Teachers express their approval
Of the books and find that children are inter-
ested with them. ! concur with the teachers
tudt Sucy 0tc uIctuOulCdS PiOSIcecivcp ouu Gu.
tertaining. They are most certainly vindica-
ting their way in the public"
From the Principals Of the w ard Schools in the
City Of Neu York;
"From the use We have made Of Sanders new
series Of reading books, thus far, We are pre-
pared to say that we are highly pleased with
them. They are methodical, progressive and
entertaining and we'll calculated to form cor
rect taste aud make good readers"
Signed by the venerable DR. Patterson and
Leonard Hazletine. Esqs., Principals of the
normal schools under the care of the board Of
education Of New Y ork city, together with one
hundred and fifty principals Of the several de
partments of the ward schools of New York in
to which the books were introduced immed
ately on their issue from the press.
| X. II. Coburn, Esq, late President Of the
teachers association Of the state Of New York
a majority of the teachers of the public school.
of Newark, ]. and many prominent teacher.
elsewhere. including nearly all who have ex
amined them, unite in high commentator o
! their merits.
Col. Thomas II. Benton, Superintendent o
Public Instructions for the state of Iowa, ha
unsolicited uniformly recommended Sander
series Of readers to the district schools of low,
And being presented with a copy of Sander
new series he thus writes:
Iowa CRY, March 9th 1854.
Dear Sir: have just completed the exami
nation Of Sanders new series Of school rea
ders, !" and give them my unqualified approba
ton as series Of text books admirably adap
ted to the common schools of our state.
Yours Very Respectfully,
T. II. BENTON, Jr.,
Supt. Pub. Instruction.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

E-One evening last week we were agree
bly, entertained by an Exhibition" - it
usually entitled, at the school of DR.. REYSoLn
in this City. The examinations at the close q
the present term, being held in the day timer
We were unable to attend. believing with the!
DR.. however. in their greater utility and supe-
rority as a test Of scholarly requirement. to
the rhetorical recreations of memory. The
"girls and boys" acquitted themselves well,
and with much credit both to themselves and
their preceptor, in the delivery Of their vari.
Gus parts, and Master BERR4HILL being the
most Juvenile. Is worthy Of particular com wen
dation.
The chool will excuse US for saying "girls
and boys" It was the custom in our boyhood
thus 10 be called anc thus to call each other
before this era Of pantaletted and s'button be-
hind" ladies and gentlemen.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

UThe good time has come, at least We re.
ioice to learn that W. B. FARRELL has appoin.
ted an agency here for the sale Of his Arabian
Liniment, this extraordinary medicine may be
had at TRowBRIDGE d SANDERS, nothing belong
ing to the healing art possesses such an emf
nent and extended popularity in Rheumatic af-
fections, neuralgia, pains in the limbs o. chest,
sprains, bruises, dislocated joints. burns,
scads, &C., For Horsefesh. it is without a
rival, viz: sweeney, pole evil. spawn, splint,
gals. wounds, scratches, stiff joints, sore eyes,
blindness and all infamations.
See his Advertisement in our paper.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

uThe Hon. Judge LErrIxewElL, who has
filled the Judicial post in his District to the
entire satisfaction OF all with whom he has
been brought in contact, we regret to learn
has fled his resignation. for the purpose Of at.
tending 10 the more active aud doubtless more
lucrative duties that devolve upon an attoT-
nry Of an important corporation. What the
District has lost in his resig nation: however,
has been gained by the Lyons Company, and
under the present system of Judicial salaries.
we cannot reasonably ext ect men TO remain in
cumbents of poorly paying positions. where
there's chance of lettering their condition.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
POISONING.

Thousands of Parents who use Vermifuge
composed OF Castor Oil, Calonel, &c. are not
aware that, while they appear to benefit the
patient, they are actually laying the founda-
tions of a series of diseases, such as salvation,
loss of sight, weakness oflmbs, DC.
In another colum will be found the adver.
tisement of Hobensack's 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 ali
disorders arising from those of bilious type,
should make use of the only genuine medicine
Hobensack's Liver Pills.
GT'"Be not deceiped" but ask for Hobensack' g
Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe that
each has The signature Of the proprietor, ]. N.
HOBENSACK. as none else are genuine.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
The M. T. NJ. IL. IL.

The work upon this Road is going on with
oil the energy and rapidity which men and
means can 5estow. There are strong forces al
along the hoe. ana We may cofdently look
for its completion 10 this city by the LIST Of
January next at the arthcst.
Contracts will De sh ortly let upon seventy
miles Of tia line westward.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

E-HENRY'S INVIGORATING CORDI.
AL-The merits of this purely vegetable ex-
tract for the removal and cure of physical pros
tration genital debility nervous affections dc,
&c: are fully described in another column OF
this paper, to which the reader is referred. So
per bottle, bottles for S.. six bottles for So;
SIG per dozen. - Observe the marks Of the
GENUINE.
Prepared ouly by S: E: COHEN, No: 3 Frank.
lin Row. Vine street, below Eighth, Philadel-
phia, Pa, TO WHOM ALL ORDERS MUST BE address
SEQ: For sale by all respectable Druggists &
Merchants throughout the country.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
seventh judicial District.

The Judicial Convention at ST Mary on the
18th instant failed to effect nomination of
Judge for the 7th District. They begah by
adopting the two thirds rule, and went on to
seven Intellectual ba'lo,,ings. After this the
two thirds rule was rescinded, and six ballot
tings had without avail; as the St. Mary Ca
xette says ii. being impossible to cement the
hiscordant elements in the convention. TO over
conc sectional prejudice. and join our COM
mon interest" j. Smith Hoo,en. clerk Of the
House last session. was prominent candi
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

1.-THE unprecedented success of DR. Urban's
Anti Bacchanalian justifies us in recommend
ing it to all who are afflicted with that terrible
DISEASE for which it is designed as remedy.
We are assured it is fully what it is represent
ed, and that in the hundred and thousands of
cases where it has been used, not single fail
IRE has occurred. See advertisement in ano-
Their column.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
Nsse ssd Retsil Prices Of Saadey.s Seyies.


Sanders Spelling Book: l2s cts.
Sanders Pictorial Primer: Bound 10 cts.
Sanders New First Reader: Progressive
lessons, exercises in articulation and infection
Definitions, DC 80 cts.
Sanders New Fourth Reader. Embracing a
comprehensive system Of instruction in the
Principles of elocution, with choice colec.
ton of reading letters in prose and poetry from
the most approved authors: 6S cts
Sanders Fifth Reader. Fo, the more adj
vanced Glasses in schools and Academies
[Same as in first series having been but a short
time since published IS cts.
Sanders Evolutionary Chart. Designed as
an Accompaniment to Sanders series of read
ing books, for the use of Primary schools,
Academies, Institutes, Summaries Colleges.
DC. By G w Sanders, A. NJ. and Prof. E. w.
Merrill, A. M. SO.
GTIvison & Phiney will publish, June LIST;
Sanders Young Ladies Reader.
Sanders New SpeIler. Definer and Analyzer
Those who cannot procure the above books
through book, sellers will receive them. pre-.
paid, by RENTING the above prices. Teach
ers who wish to examine them with view to
introduction, will address the Publishers, who
will make the most liberal terms to schools
adopting them 81 will send circulars with full
particulars on application.
lViSON L. PHINNEY,
Successors to Mark II Newman & Co.
l7S Fulton street, New York.
Sold also by Griggs 4 Co. Chicago; J. C.
Ivson. Auburn; Moore d Anderson, Cincin.
natl and Booksellers generally.
To be had at L. B. & o. A. PATTERsoNs, book
store, Iowa City.
April 5th 1854
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

RAPIDS IMpRovEMENr.-We learn from the
6ttsburgh Post of the 18th; that the contract
clearing out the Upper and Lower Rapids
the Mississippi. has been awarded by the
bvernment to Swan, Fenslon d Co., Of that
Ilty
We notice the correctness Of this statement
is doubted by some, but hope this important
work will not pe much longer delayed.-Of
this more anon.-Davenport Weekly CONNER
ri1l
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

AIFWe are under obligations to our Senate.
lrial Delegation and the Hon Mr.. Cook Of the
House. for various complimentary papers and
documents: also to the Hon W H LYONS of the
California Senate for an interesting variety Of
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

Faox JAPAN.-A melancholy accident has
&yown quite gloom over the American
e4dadron.
il appears that while the Plymouth was ly-
inx a. tie BONN Isisnds, boat belonging to
Ne weasel had proceeded some five or six miles
frou poet Lloyd, for the purpose Of fishing,
nd vhile ont was over'aken BY furious ty.
phooa, and HIS never since been heard Of, and
no sioub& 10 entsstained that all on board have
perishod. The boat vas commanded by Leu.
lsnant JoAn Mathews. from Schenectady. N.
r, ard nannsd b. thirteen men.-lndiana
State Sootinol,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

rWe have also on band . semi annual cat.
alogue Of the Institute At Mt Pleasant. Henry
Co., Rev D. worhiDgton is Prssiden: and
Mr.. Harlan late ofthis city. IL Professor in
the Inatitution
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

U'The Iowa horticultural and Geological
Institute, have requested copy Of the Repor
ter intending We believe to preserve hles Of all
the newspaper publications in the state. We
heerfully comply.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

,7-A Convention will meet at Washington
in this State on the Sd of May next. OF all who
propose ENGRAVING to Nsbraska. Object there
Otto organize colony. Doni think 'oe
shall meet: Iowa suits us exactly.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

Dr. HoorLAND's German Bitters, prepared
by DR.. C. M. Jackson, are justly reckoned a.
mongst our most valuable medicines. In ca.
ses ef dyspepsia, it acts like magic, strength
ening the tone OF the stomach stimu lating the
digestive powers. and giving ruddy health to
the cheek and brightness to the eye. There
are thousands in this community who can tes
tify to their virtues, and thousands hereafter
will ado their testimony
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
NEW YoRK, March %.

~ NEW j UKk, OIHTCH %.
The clipper barquc Grape Shot sailed yes.
terday for Constantinople. with 200 600 mus.
kets and other FIRE arms. The Grape Shot was
recently purchased by George Law.
The Tsmes aud Tribune published this morn
ing an address to the German population by
Gov. Kossuth. II was written in consequence
of the rejection, by the U. s. Senate, of the
of Geo. Sanders as Consul to Lon.
fon. 1t gives Mr. Sanders high praise for am
Nv and zeal in his Office, and depreciates his
ecall as an event which tends to place this
pan,ry in the light Of giving aid and comfort
edespOtism.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
The Election.

The election passed of quietly. We are IN.
able to furnish returns Of the county and town.
is far ahead in this city.
The corporation election has unquestionably
resulted in the choice Of JosEpH E. FALEs. May.
or; MARTIN TALBor. Recorder: JOHN B. MD
DLxroS. MARSHALL; G.. H. Buck, Treasurer; HI
IAN Wars. Assessor; JoHx r. McBaiDE,
ssespeA OemmisssonsF .Sss.xsa.s. -
- 81 1Ff6mpnuantlI
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

ST.. LOUIS PACIFIC RAILRoAp.-A firm Of N.
York contractors have concluded an engage
ment for building the South western branch Of
the above road, through its whole length, from
the junction with the Kansas Stem, 40 miles
west of ST. Louis, to the south western line of
the State of Missouri, 27l miles. The terms
Of the contract have not yet transpired.-Chi.
caco Press.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
SOMETHING NEW
q. 3. Millinatun

LAS just established himself on Clinton ct
! i two doors north Of the Iron Store. where
ne Is receiving, and will keep constantly on
hand, a full assortment of
Groceries, Provisions, Stationery, Yam
Zee Notions, Nails, Boots f. Shoes.
lie has purchased for cash in the best and
lowest markets. goods Of the best quality. His
BOOTS AND SHOES
are direct from first hands, and warranted of
superior workmanship, durability ana beauty;
and he is trying an experiment, to see if very
low prices will not, BY increasing the amount
OF sales, be better both for the seller and buyer
Wanted,
Butter, Eggs. Lard Corn, Oats Potatoes, White
Beans, Wool, and every thing which the farmer
produces, for which the highest market prices
will be paid in cash or goods.
Call and see if you don't want anything.
D. A. WELLINGTON.
Iowa city, March 90. 1854
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

Owe have received a catalogue Of the Fac
ulty and Students Of Illinois College at Jack
aonville. Total number of the latter is 70 and
Julian N. Sturtevant D. D. is President.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
no hesitancy in pronouncing them among the
best now In use.
H.W. LATHROP,
Principal Of Iowa City Public School.

Sonoot RcoM, Iowa CRY, March IL 1874.
Dear Sir. have examined with much care
the school books which you left with me a
few DAYS since. With Sanders series ofreading
books have been somewhat acquainted and
considered them good, but the present edition
and particularly the new fourth reader is Ger.
tainly excellent. no better can be found in our
schools.
Gray's Chemistry isa superior work, prof.
table In the school room and to the private stu
dent. Thompson's series of Arithmetics. Ell
Their in whole or In parts lie also good, its ex-
tensive use speaks more for it, however, than
any commentator Of mine can.
=. Nc Elligo.t's Analytical Manuels,f am scr.
~ 10 70 saw have ict found time to examine as
Iwish to do. They treat upon asuoject which
is altogether too much neglected IN our
schools in this age of rapid progression. 50 far
az have examined them lcertainly think we'll
of them, aud have no hesitation in recommend
ing all the abope rorks as among the very best
of our school books.
Respectfully Yours.
w. REYNOLDS.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

Perry Davis Paiu Killer, celebrated for its
Instantaneous and magic cures of burns, bru
ses, scalds and pains of the body, external and
internal. See Advertisement.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

TThough diseases may be fastened upon
us, yet thankful ought we to be that Prov
idence has placed within our reach the means
for our speedy and effectlal removal. Coughs
form by far the most fatal class Of diseases
known ia our land. For the removal of these
diseases, Dr. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY is pronounced by the many thou.
sands who have used it, the best remedy in the
world.
=. ssahrs tao Dr.. Wiatar's Balsam OF Wild
Cherry there are mutations!
The genuine Wistar's Balsam i sold By the
Druggists in Iowa City.
March Is, 1654-4w.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
The Lyons Road.

JAMES D. Ears. majority in lows City town.
xhip, one hundred and ninety.6ue =!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
From the Detroit Free Press.
Voice Of the Democracy Of Ohio.

We stated. a day or two since, that al pub.
lie meeting in Coshocton, Ohio. called, FIRE.
spective Of party" to denounce the Nebraska
bill, resolutions were introduced condemnato.
~ of the measure, which we're set aside. and
others adopted. amid great applause, Of con.
trary character. We And the resolu lions pass
ed BY the meeting in.the Cleveland Plain Dea-
Ter. They are as follows;
Resolved, That the passage Of the Nebras
ka bill, settling, as 1t does now and forever,
the control of,hese questions by the people,
not only effectually put, stop at the present
time to that agitation which has already more
tia, once ,.r..nA the existence Of our slo-
rious Union, but prevents iis recurrence upon
future occasions, when, In tho progress nc
velopments Of the destiny Of our republic, ter
ritories now under desPotic rule will seek our
Union and protection.
Resolved, That we recognize in those now
singing praises to the SO called missouri
Compromise" some who, but short time
since. denounced that measure as a "league
with the devil, the "sum of all iniquities;
and that their affection for it now has the same
object their denunciations had then, viz: The
building up Of political party by the comb.
nation of sectional factions, which object we
as national democrats. now, always as hereto
fore will oppose in every legitimate manner.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05
OFFICE OF SECRETARY or STATE,

OFFICE OF SECRETARY or STATE,
low City, March 5th 1854.
Dear Sir: Having at your request, gwen
Sanders new series of school readers, thor
ough examination, have no hesitation 10 rec,
ommending the same to the favorable notice OF
the public; l regard it as one of the best series
ex'ant. Very respectfully
your obedient servant,
CIV McCLEARY.
From an examination of the series of books
referred to above, we entirely coincide in the
opinion of Mr.. McCieary.
VIM. PATTEE, Auditor o. Ssetes
J - MI. AQDR10 Dltsf. a.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

On WooDs-De0r Sir: Having examined the
series Of Sanders readers (new serles) have
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1854-04-05

sole and Upper Leather for sale by
~ Nov 80. j. w, HOLT