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The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-03-18

TIE Aa,srocaAcY or MoxEv. AND
THE NoBtLIrv or LEARsIsc.--Thc fol-
lowing reflections occur in an address re-
Gently delivered by Hiram ketchum
Esq, on the occasion Of the death OF
Chlef Justice Jones'
Sir, there are now living in Europe,
two very distinguished men, barrons,
both very eminent in their line. both
known to the civilized world: one is
Baron Rothschild, and the other is Baron
Hn,nbol,; one distinguished for the ac-
cumulation OF wealth, the other for the ac-
cumulatien Of knowledge. What are
the possessions Of the philosophers Why,
sir, heard gentleman whom have
seen here tins afternoon, distinguished
member of this community, say that, on
recen, visit to Europe, he paid his re-
spects to that distinguished philosopher
and was admitted TO an audience. He
found him, at the age ofeighty-four years
fresh and vigorous, ia q small room
nicely sanded, with large deal table un
covered in the mids, Of that room, con
tanning his books and writing apparatus
Adjoining this was small bedroom, il
which he slept. Here this eminent phi
losopher received visit from the unltes
States. He conversed with him; h,
spoke OF his works. "My works" sal,
he, "you will find in the adjoining libra
ry, but am too poor to own a copy @
them. have not the means to buy
fnll copy OF my own works"
Now, sir, which Of these barons do yo
think, even in this age Of gold, receive
the creates, amount OF the homage Of tn
human races Ispeak no, Of the ho,nag
Of intelligent men, but Of the honor pai
by the masses. Let tn. m both come her
, and pass through cur streets, and see
which of them the hat of the multitud
viii be dofed with the most cheeriulne:
? and a'acrity.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-03-18

tGy-aSlx feet in his booisv exclairn.
Mrs. Parington. "What will the impor.
tance of this world come to, wonder -
Why, they might jus, as reasonably tell
ue tina, the man had six heads i'll his
lat -
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-03-18

ty~The hotels OF California are Ynth-
er primitive. A friend of ours put up at
the mines, and that our readers may have
some idea Of his bedroom furniture, We
would state that he washed in a half
pampklng, and dressed his hair with a
curry comb.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-03-18

R1(DT. n. ADAMS,
ID "a to- Hptoa Iowa.
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- AUSTIN RARSONS,
CADDLE, HARM ES6, TRUNK, snd sa'l'
DMaker Upton. Iowa, AxsE
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DAVID PLATNER,
nEALER IN DRY GOODS, Crockery. 1'o'
IL eeriea, Hardware, SC. P,oneef' lo~s
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
From California.

New YORK, Dec. Is. The steamship
Northern Light, from San Juan, Nicaragua,
9Th inst, with the California mails, came to
anchor in the lower bay at o'clock this NOR
ming.
The Northern Light brings $50 passengers
and $500, 900 in gold on freight
The news is of the most meagre description
Murders and other Oulrages abound as usual.
Several specimens of bituminous coal had
been found on Mud River, near Eureka.
Mr.. Washburn, U. S. Surveyor. had dis
covered salt water lake in the neghbOrhOOd
Of Kern river and the Tejon, eight miles in
length by five in width.
The pearl and other fisheries were beginning
TO excite some attention.
The slaughter of The migrant trains by the
Snake Indians, tonk place in the vicinity Of
Fort Boise, post belonging to the HudsOn's
Bay Fur Company, and it is said that the
Company agents have been selling TO the In
dams arms and ammunition, since hOstilities
commenred A force Of u. 5. troops under
Major Hallar, and number of volunteers, had
made frulless attempt to overtake and chas-
tise the off .nding Snakes. The fort was in
great danger of an attack by the Indians, and
assistance had been called for. The warlike
altitude Of the Snakes, il is thought, will ma
terially check overland immigration 10 Oregon
next season.
notwithstanding the cry Of water, the mi-
ming news is Of very cheering description,
and new diggins are reported between Wea-
versville and Oregon Gulch, which promise
well. The miners on Salmon River are re-
ported to be taking $500 per day per man,
and il is said there will be room there for ten
thousand men for the next ten years.
FROM THE SANDWICH IsLANDs-The dates
from the Sandwich Islands are TO Nov. g.
The treaty had not then been cOnsummated.
The Honolulu correspondent Of the San
Francisco Herald says that Mr.. Gregg had adj
dressed a letter to the Minister Of Foreign Re-
ations, insisting upon the immediate cOnclu-
sion Of the treaty, else that all negotiations
should terminate forthwith. In consequence
of this, it is said that peremPtOrY message
was sent to Prince Alexander Liholiho, whose
signature only was wanting. The treaty was
looked for in San Francisco in about fort
night The U. s. ships ST. Mary's and Ports
month, were still at Honolulu. The same
letter says there are about one hundred ships
| in port.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
Reports to CONGRESS.

The Reports of the Heads of Departments
are too long for publication entire in our col
umns. We present the following abstracts =
Report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury.
The actual receipts into the treasury for the
fiscal year ending Both of June, 1854, from all
sources, was $73, 549, 7O5, which, with the
balance in the treasury on the LIST of July,
1853, 1921 ,942 1927 gave total for the ser
vice of the year, of $95, 492 ,597. The actual
expenditures for the year were SIS, 1854 $50,
leaving balance in the treasury on the LIST of
July, 1854, OF $40, 1877 1867. The receipts for
the quarter ending Sept. 30th, 1854, was
$2I 50 ,302, and the estimates for the remain
ing three-quarters of the fiscal year are $42,-
500 900. The amount of public debt out
standing on the lst u July, 1854, was SAT-
$50, 506 The Secretary anticipates falling
off in the custom receipts, owing TO the Recip-
rocity treaty with the British Provinces, and
the short crops.
The table of the tonnage Of the United
States exhibits an increase for the year of
395, 1892 tons.
The table of exports and imports shows that
the imports of the year were 500, 1921 1907 in
excess of the exports.
Inc tatterlng state OF the revenues induces
the Secretary to again call the attention of
Congress to the propriety of reducing the rev.
enue from customs so that no more money shall
be received into the treasury than is require ed
for an economical administration of the gov
eminent. He recommends but three rates of
duty, viz, one hundred, forty and twenty five
per cent, in place of the eight schedules now
in use.
The recommendation for a repeal of the
fishery bounties is renewed, and the subject of
the drawback on refined sugar is recommend
ed TO the consideration of Congress.
The statement of the currency of the coun-
try gives the total amount of gold and silver
coin in circulation on the Both of September,
1854, at $24l 600 against which the total
bank circulation is 1904 $50, 300
The Treasurer is opposed to the circulation
of notes of small denomination, recommends
the continuance Of the Coast Survey.
The Secretary calls for further aid for pro-
tecting human life from shipwrecks on our
coasts, and suggests whether the law should
not provide greater security in the construction
of passenger vessels propelled by steam, or
leave them, as now, to ship owners.
In view of the recent frauds by Collectors of
Customs, in Cleveland, Oswego, &C., the re-
port calls for such additional legislation as
may be deemed necessary.
The balance of the report refers mainly to
mint operations, and the operations of the va
rious departments Of the treasury.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
Sewing Societies out West.

Among the fourishing institutions of the
West, sewing societies occupy prominent
position. This is somewhat singular, because
it is well known the western ladies are not
nalf SO attractive as our eastern girls. Such
girls as we have in New England, in our val
lies and on our hills, where the keen noun
tain winds tint the cheeks with the rose hue,
can never be raised on the broad western
prairies. But the boys out there are thankful
for what they have, IF ever so homely,'' and
consequently appreciate those interesting gath
erings called sewing circles.
The editor of the Sandusky Mirror describes
how he got "struck to the heart at a sewing
circle. as follows -
:" We met all the beauty and talent of our
city there, and amid the chat, song and music,
we forgot Ourself, and thought we were boy
again. The beautiful Miss NJ, whose
voice has so often called up recollections of
the past, was there, and sung for us some of
the tavorlte airs OF our own much loved SUNNY
SOUTH"
The editor of the Cleveland Herald says
sewing societies or circles are not only pet
institutions" out west, but the man who at
lacks them, "kicks against the pricks.'' Nee
dies will impale him, and the thread of his life
will be drawn to the knot. The pulpit, too,
will hurl its anathemas, for the ''sewing soci-
ety. is sort of embroidered girdle holding
in slken bonds the parish, the congregation,
the people, and The clergyman holds the post
OF honor. He is the fixed star around which
the lesser lights revolve, and by whom these
satellites are kept in their places, without that
magnet the centrifugal force would overcome
the centripetaI, and the harmony Of the body
be destroyed
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
ON CIR Ess.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. Is.
Sendte.-Mr. Seward presented letters from
various old soldiers, saying that a Convention
Of the soldiers Of the war Of 1912, and other
wars of the United States, will Be held A.
-hingt0n on the 9Th of January, to urge
npnn Congress the justice Of granting them
bounty lands. Referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. ones Of Tennessee introduced bill
granting 10 railroad companies three years in
which to pay duties on iron imported for rail-
road purposes Referred 10 Finance Commit
tee.
HOuSe.-On motion Of Mr.. Boyce Of South
Carolina, the Committee on the Judiciary were
Instructed 10 inquire as to the expediencY OF
repeating The usury laws, with liberty to re-
port by bill or otherwise
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole, and took up the Indian Appropriation
bill
Mr.. Mace Of Indiana said he rose to discuss
subject of Importance. He should soon in
troduce bill prohibiting slavery in Kansas
and Nebraska. He said Kansas could never
come in as slave state
Mr.. English Of Indiana said that, If he was
not miAinformed, his colleague, Mr. Mace, was
one Of the Originators Of. anti-slavery circulars
for the purpose of the defeat of the Missouri
compromise.
THURSDAY, Dec IA.
Scndte-Mr Summer offered resolution
that inquiry be made as 10 the expedieney Of
abOlshing the tax on merchant seamen known
Hospital Money, and Of allowing them the
of hospitals free Of all tax. Adopted.
After some unmportant business, the Senate
adjourned till Monday.
HOuse.-Mr. Wheeler of New York presen-
ted the memorial Of the New York Chamber
of Commerce, asking Congress to send an ex-
petition in search Of Or. Kane and his parity
Referred 10 Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Cutting Of New York introduced joint
resolution authorizing the President to adopt
measures 10 procure the erection of first class
light house at Cape Race.
The House then went into Committee on
the Indian Appropriation bill.
FRIDAY, Dec. Is.
HOuse.-The bill for the reliefofth the children
and heirs Of Major General DeKaIb was dis
cussed and amended by apprCprating SEC, 900
for that purpose. This, together with four
other private bills, subsequently passed.
Mr.. Walbridge of New York presented the
memorial Of Benz. Price and others, il favor Of
the Homestead bill. Adjourned I'LL Monday.
MONDAY, DEC. Is.
-SenGte.-Porlions of The Presidents Mes
sage we're referred to appropriate committees.
Senate then took up the bill establishing the
department Of law in place Of the Office Of At
tOrney Generalship.
HOuSe.-Mr. Robbins offered resolution
instrucIlng the committee on naval affairs 10
enquire into The expediency of placing officers,
a a.
Mexican war, on the same footing as 70 boun-
~ and extra pay, as those who served in the
Pacific during the same perod-adopted.
The Military Academy aud Indian apprO-
priaton bills were both passed-adjo
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
The People's Verdict.

Says the Washington Union, the state pa
pers of President PIERCE have been singu-
larly fortunate in securing the commentator
of the people. His inaugural was one of the
most triumphant declarations which the repub-
lie has ever witnessed. His first annual mes
sage TO congress was received with almost un-
bounded satisfaction, and his second message
has now been Enthusiastically stamped with the
great nnprinlatc1w of popular approval. Yet
no President has ever written more frankly,
or been more full in his public statements than
President Pierce has been. His dealings
with his countrymen have been open. straight
forward and manly. He has spread before
them his measures and his principles, and has
been content to abide the result. lie has en-
countersd great responsibilities in his high
pathway of official Duty but he has met them
without fear, and with the courage Of con-
scious right. He HAS NOT been AFRAID TO
TRUST TIE PEOPLE, and to appeal TO thar Judg-
ment for the justification Of his acts. And
when has any faithful servant of the people
ever relied upon them in vain When have
they failed TO reward their friends and punish
their enemies! How they gathered around
Jefferson during the storm of 1900, and came
up to the rescue when treason and discomfort
Joined hands against Madison, and stood by
the side of Jackson in his stormiest days Of
glory, proud always to feel "hs own great
arm lean upon them for support J" The
American who distrusts the people is false TO
the history OF his country, on whose every
page is written some proof Of the peoples
wisdom and virtue Deceived at times they
may be, by false issues and designing dema-
gogues, but their deception is short-lived, and
they know how TO avenge their wrongs. The
democratic party and It's chosen leader are
safe, both OF them, in their hands and the
time is very near when they will demonstrate,
with new strength and power, their undimin-
ished attachment to tie principles and the or
Ganization which they have heretofore SO often
approved. This attachment, indeed, is mani
fest BY the general favor with which the late
message Of the President has been received
Tn the midst of caIumny and abuse he has met
the representatives. Of the people with an am
pIe record of his measures and opinions and
from every quarter of the country there comes
up to him verdict Of approval What an
answer is this to the malignant assaults which
have been heaped upon him by his enemies
during the last year! How easily is false
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
Report of The Postmaster General.

In the financial year ending June 30th, l9-
So, the revenue from postage amounted TO
S., $40 ,25S. 43, and during the past financial
year to sc, SIG, 657.9I, an increase of about 10
per cent.
Mr. Campbell recommends the passage of
law authorizing the establishment Of a system
of registration of all valuable letters, at the
option of the correspondents-fve cents addi-
tional postage being charged for registration,
aud all registered letters to be made up under
special envelope to the postmasters. A sys-
ten of checks and accounts is also suggested
in order the more readily to ascertain when
valuable letters are missing, and TO give an
easier clue TO mail robberies.
The Postmaster compliments the Collins
line of steamers highly, and thinks the original
allowance made TO 1t by the Government was
too low, but that the present pay is too high.
He does not, however, recommend any decided
course with reference thereto. tie thinks the
California mail steamers service costs too
much, and suggests that unless contractors
will give weekly service tor the present con-
tract price, the Government had better exer-
else their right and abrogate the contract by
purchase of the cOmpany's ships.
The whole number of Post Offices in the
United States. on the 30th of June, 1854, was
%, 546 Of this number 257 are Offices the
annual commissions from which amount to
one thousand dollars or upwards, and The APP
continents at these Offices are therefore made
by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, agreeably to the provis-
ions Of the Act Of 1885, The number Of Of
fees established during the last fiscal year
was 1912, and the number discontinued GA,
showing nett increase in one year of 1923.
The number of which the sites and names
have been changed 10 the course Of the year
was 499 The number of Postmasters APP
pointed during the year was S6l8. OF these,
4I85 were appointed to fill vacancies occa-
stoned by designations 1877 by removals !;
800 by deaths; 294 BY change Of names and
sites, and 1912 on establishment of new offices.
The constant vigilance of P. M. General
Campbell, his personal superintendent and
strict economy, have brought the mail service
into excellent working operation, and thou
sands Of dollars have thereby been saved to the
government and people. This excellent su-
peryision continued, it is believed will yet
make the revenue of the department even at
the present low rates OF postage, cover the ex-
penditure. The National Intelligencer, whig
organ at Washington, speaks of the general
p. o. Department as follows =
I" We do not believe that the duties of any
department of the government are more ardu-
Gus, or are discharged with more intelligence,
assiduity, or success, than this one"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21

PRESERVATION OF LIFE ON THE COAST
The Secretary of the Treasury, with view
to the prevention Of shipwreck and the relief
of disabled vessels, has sent orders to all the
cutters on the Atlantic coast to commence
their usual winter cruise The cutters are
ordered to be provided with provisions, fuel,
water and other supplies in sufficient quanti-
ties to enable them to render effectual aid to
distressed ships. They are directed to keep
as close in to the land as possible, only going
into port when compelled by stress Of weather
or necessares The duty Of the commander
of the cutter is to speak all vessels approach
ing the coast which he may fall in with, aid
ing them if necessary and any supplies fur
nished them are to be charged at the cost val
ue. When faithfully performed, the duties
with which the cutters are charged are highly
important to mariners.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
Report of The Patent Office.

According to the Report of the Commits
sioner of Patents, the arrearages in business
in that office have been well pushed forward
by increasing the number of examiners
Since the lst of January, 1000 patents have
been issued, and the whole number for the
year will reach 1000, or double that of 1853.
The principal recommendations of Mr.. Mason
are that The examining force be permanently
augmented, that better provision be made for
taking testimony in case Of appeal, and new
rate of fees established.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21

VERDICT OF THE jury IN THE CASE OF THE
STEAMER OCEAN. The jury Of inquest to in
vestigate the circumstances connected with the
destruction of the steamer Ocean, returned on
Saturday evening, the following verdict =
"That Jabez Robinson, Mary E. Haskell,
and Clara o. Smiley came to their death from
drowning, by falling, jumping, or having been
thrown overheard from the steamer Ocean, in
which they were passengers on the outward
bound passage to Hallowell, about 10
o'clock, on Friday evening, Nov. 2lst, 1854,
between Fort Independence and Long Island,
in Boston Harbor, in consequence of a COLI
sion with the British steamer Canada, on her
inward bound passage from Liverpool, by
which occurrence the steamer Ocean was set
on fire and burned. And the jury says, in
view of the situation Of the respective steam
ers, passing the channel in the night season,
with a number of other vessels passing and
repassing, jeopardizing so many lives in case
of collision, there was a great carelessness
on the part Of those having charge of both yes
sells, by neglecting to give established signals,
by not Stacking speed in due time, and by not
keeping the course required by law of steam
ers when passing each other"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21

der and gentleman, have long commanded
the appreciation of all who know him.
The Pennsylvania says upon this subject ::
From the high character of the Colonel
for intelligence, prudence and bravery, we
should say, that he is just the man for the
place and the occasion President Pierce has,
in this appointment, shown an exalted regard
for the moral sense of the citizens of our whole
country, and he will be heartily thanked by
every one who values the sacredness of the
marriage institution. No President has dis
played greater desire to protect the moral,
political and social condition of our people,
than the present executive of the Union, which
is no doubt attributable to his own keen sense
of Justice and ennobling morality. We honor
him as much for his refusal TO re-appojnt
Brigham Young, as for any other act of his
righteous administration.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
Report of the Pension Office.

The whole number of pensioners, June 80,
1853, was 1867. Annual amount payable
to them, $1,O7O,O79. Same, June 80, 1854,
l4,O65, and annual amount payable to them,
Sl,l72,65l SO. Number of Revolutionary
soldiers on the roll, June 80, 1853, 1895 !;
number of Revolutionary soldiers on the roll,
June 80, 1854, 1,069. There have been TAX
en- from the rolls of the Army Pensioners dur
ing the year ending June 80, 1854, by death,
SAB; by transfer to the Treasury Department,
as unclaimed pensions, 883-total, L, 500. Of
the Navy Pensioners for the year ending Sept
80, 1854, "a are reported dead, and SO trans
ferred TO the Treasury Department as I'M
claimed pensions. Of these transferred to the
Treasury Department but few are again re-
stored to the roll
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-12-21
g THE Know nothings in Maine have bee

- The Know nothings in Maine have been
directed BY the State Council to exercise their
" power +" in the ensuing spring municipal
elections The word to the "twigs" is to
fill all municipal offices with members of the
order. Some Of the twigs" have almost
gone to ruin on account of the expulsion of
members for not coming up to the scratch en-
tire in the recent elections. An interesting
direct and cross fight has been the conse-
queace. TO hush up the trouble, the Grand
Council has issued dispensation to the
"twigs" allowing them to reinstate such ex-
PEELED members as may be thought best under
comes straight, no mistake.