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Our S!atc-ltr ems from the Press.

Our S!atc-IttmS from the Press.
P,cIrlc RAlLRoAD.-A pamphlet has been
Published by PLArr SMITH, of Dubuque, on
the subject of n Central route for Rail
road to the Pacific. HIS theory is, that the
most feasible route is from Sioux City ria
Fort Laramie to Pugets Sound, making a
total distance Of 1850 miles between the two
points. Fiction yet maintains its hold upon
pLATT.
C. |. 4 n. L. R.-~The Clinton HERALD
has adyices to the effect that the last mile
of Iron necessary for the completion Of the
above road to Cedar Rapids, has been pur-
chased, and will be shipped Immediately by
Railroad.
lELLow FEvER.-The Dcs Mones States
g man says the Pixies Peak emf grafton has
"set in,' and hopes that the gold seekers
will all realize their brightest anticipations.
The Dubuque Times says that arrangements
are being made in that city to get up one of
the largest trains that will leave our State
for the new Fl Dorado.
ANOTHER RAILRvAD.-The citizens Of lIar-
rison and Shelby counties met in convcn-
ton at Magnolia, on the 10Th of Feb. for the
purpose of considering the expediency of
constructing a Railroad through the above
named counties east and west, interesting
the NJ. & NJ. Railroad at Harlan, in Shelby
county, and running through Magnolia to
the Missouri River, on the most feasible
routeSowards the North Bend of the Platte
River, 10 Nebraska, which resulted in the
adoption Of Articles of Incorporation of n
company under the name and style of the
/" Harlan JUNCTION, Magnolia 4 Platte Val
ley Railroad Company" and appointment.
Of persons to open stock Books.
NJ. & NJ. r. R.-The Des Mones States
man recently stated that work on the above
road west Of Iowa City, had been aband-
,oned. Tho Jasper Free Press consradicts
the statement, and says it was made on the
information of few discontinued laborers,
who had struck for higher wages, and re-
marks-ss The truth of the matter is, that
the work is progressing rapidly. Mr.. J.
Dilhorn who came through this week from
the city, says the work of grading, getting
out the ties, etc., was going on as he came
through"
SWEET AwAY.-Ths Keokuk Gate City,
learns that two spans of the bridge at Farm
ington and considerable portion of tho old
dam at Bentonsport, were lately carried
away by the running ice 10 the breaking up
of the Dss Moines River. -,a.
Go,sc.-The Davenport Democrat, esti-
mates that within six weeks not less than
five hundred departures will take place from
Scott county for Cherry Creek.
FIRE IN KEokrK.-On the cath ult., the
extensive Pillow and Wagon Factory of DR..
Knowles, atKeokuk, was entirely consumed
by ere, together with some 50 or 40 wagons
all the tools, implements and materials. The
whole loss estimated at about $l3,ooo,
with insurance to the amount of 81 900.
~ Ths Nebraska CITY Ne,cS announces
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Capt. WV. NJ. HILL, Editar-in- chief of the
Harrison County Flag, found his way into
our sanctum, on Wednesday last. Being of
harmless disposition, he was allowed to
run at large, and make his purchases Of fine
tooth combs. When he regains his abiding
place, the "Jerusalem crckots" will have to
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Tuos. OFFICER, }
II. {. MUTT, Committee
J. 2. CASSIDY,

This note II will be perceived, was couthed in very
respectful language and 10 which no gentleman could
take exceptions. Wei, the next Gly February 3d.
MI Sherman snswered; ~; IN the opinion Of your
COMMITTEE he should have lone BY lcAItlIHe them,
at once, free access to all the books III his cL!ge per-
tanning to county matters not by an ycr promptly
IN the affirmative, with voluntary Offer "a lis part.
to a!I them in tie discharge q their tutes 50 Is 10
hasten their report and thereby, j! al things were
found right Us they saoud have been qret he
merit Of tho pcope, butty the following :,
? . q n tr-.
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TO THE PUB LIC,

In the general business Of the Office, and
in the publication Of the NonpGreii, have
ASSOCIATED with me, Ma. CHAs. f. PRovosT,
late Of Chicago. The business, hereafter,
will be conducted under the firm and style
of MAYNARD & PRovosr. Mr.. p. is thor
oush printer, having had large experience
both in the City Of New York and the West,
and will hereafter have sole charge of tho
mechanical department Of the Oihce. As
Job Printer, can say, upon the author
i,y Of the Chicago Press & Tribune Com
rany, that Ma. rRov0sr is without rival
west Of Chicago. Possessing, by far, the
nrqeSt and most complete Jobbing Estab-
li4!lnont IN Iowa, AMI tn. BEST Job Printer,
i. is with confidence, We assure the public,
that ample satisfaction will be guaranteed
on all work entrusted to us.
Being now wholly relieved from the oner-
Gus task Of experimenting the mechanical
department, | shall devote my time to
the columns of the Nonpareil, with the hope
OF thereby improving the character Of the
same to some extent, at least. As the Bird
volume of the Noapareil commences on the
first of May next, We forbear any further
remarks at present, only hoping that the same
generous patronage and forbcaranco that
has been extended to me in times past, will
be manifested towards the new firm.
w. w. MAYNARD.
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IlroMucd.

We regret to announce that the person
unfortunately drowned at the mouth Of the
stream five miles below this city, and swept
into the Missouri river, early last week, is
proved to have been Mr.. WILLIAM ii. PARKS,
of Omaha City, brother of our fellow towns
man, GEORGE PARKS. He was returning
from Nebraska City on horseback when the
sad accident occurred. His body has not
vet been recovered. and his friends will lib
orally reward any person who will find it and
give them notice mt this place. His height
was about feet 10 inches, of medium size,
light complexion, light hair and whiskers,
nud had on 4 light colored overcoat-other
clothes not remembered. As the horse was
also lost, it is thought he might have chung
to the bride rcins and both may be found
togcther.-Buyie. .l
We mourn when the aged fall, around
whom cluster virtues Of many long years.
We mourn, deeply when the young buds of
being arc broken from their tender stems,
before the Ills of life come. But, We mourn
with bleeding hearts when rosy joyous
youths. just entering upon the full visor of
ihtEHoou, anu pelo'eu uilhc III tne soClai
and everyday walks of life, SO down to
early graves ust as young life begins to
promise a future Of golden dreams-when
fancy sheds glow Of romance on everything,
and friendship has the strongest hold upon
the heart. In the untimely and melancholy
death Of WILLIAM II. PARKS, this community
has been called upon to mourn for ono to
whom tho above remarks fully apply, and
lis parents and relatives hav the unstraned
and heartfelt coincidence of our citizens, in
this sad and lam entable bereavement. The
subject of these remarks, was born in Beaver
County, Penn, and was about % years Of
age, at the time Of his death, which occurred
en- Monday, February Dist, 1859.
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c. We are under obligations to Hon. E,
JOY MoRRIs, Of Penn, for sundry pubs
documents. 49,. - .- IT,
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c5y- The Nebraska City Nesrs announces
the arrival ola steamboat at that place,
Saturday last, Feb. Goth.
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa,

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Hon. JOHN H. SHERMAN, County judge -
SIR: In couIIIdrce with petition If a large num-
her If the Electors and Tax payers II PotaN tanic
County, we have consented to act as A commttcn to
make an examination INTO the condition OF County
Affairs
We shouidbe pleased TO have you name some day and
hour within the present week which you can meet
rs at your ofe and give your assistance the dis
charge Of that trust,
An answer at your earliest conrcaicnce will m.l..
rti;So, Yours g..
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COUNTY JUDGES OFrTCE,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Feb. 9S 1859

cannot in justice to myself acCedet1 your prop1sltui
but will sbmit 10 you this proposal to-wit:
Your Committee shall select one man, | will select
the second, they two shall select third 10 constitute
committee for the purpose a"vc referred TO-
As gentlemen composing that committee, would 5uc-
ccsi the names Of Thomas j. Latham. Laz NtlGe and
to mo. should this meet with your appruh.tieu snyIl
be most happy to afr ever facility within my power
III" ''e 'f County Judge Fora further expression of
mvvrew, this su'eIt would be pleased to confer
With your Committee PERSONALITY.
Yours Respectfully
JOHN II. SHERMAN.
And the gentlemen therein named were
unanimously accepted rs in all respects cn-
pactated for the duty allotted them.
Doctor Ballard, afterwards waited on
Judge Sherman, to extend to him an invita-
ton from the Committee to confer with them
in the subject Of investigation. On his
arrival Col. Test suggested his (tho Judge's)
surrendering the books to the exclusive care
Of the Committee, and that the same be de-
posted in the safe Of T. ii. Benton, Dr.,
each night of the examination, to which the
County Judge objected, stating that he wish
cd an investigation Of his administration,
bu: cannot let the books leave the Office
that they may be returned to the COUNTY
safe every night, and the key thereof be given
TO thCounty Clerk-not to be taken from
him but by the Compittec. WuiuiRg all riM
10 interfere urth the books untH after the
Investigation, and that until after that is
completed, he (the judge miN not issue
any orders on he County 1reGsury-an
that if he do not act in good faith with the
above named Committee, or if they report
corruption in his Office then be Immediately
tender his resignation. TO each and oil Of
these propositions the original Committee
agreed and the same were made of the
stipulations between them and the County
Judge.
Messrs. Noble, Latham and Bloomer.
having arrived and accecded to the request
made--were instructed to examine ere they
quit, the administration of each County
Judge, back to the term of Mr.. Burdics,
commencing on this afternoon.
Finally, Resolred, that the Committee ad-
journ till 10 o'clock A. NJ, on Saturday.
March 9th, 1859, and await at Col. Coeh.
rams office, report from the Committee of
Investigation. subject, however, to their
call at any intermediate period.
WIN. GARNER, President,
K. Il. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
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Ne:y Resrc W yours. &c.
SIVhsG M the Committee.

And that Ncssrs. llooton, Ballard and
Garner, present it. On the reorganization
of the meeting, Dr.. Ballard, read as answer
70 the above, the following communication
from Judge Sherman
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New Advertisements
NICE.

An Ordnance 10 amend an Ordindcs enttHef on
Ordnance regulating eieeffonsct GUY CDteers
Be it ord,ined by the Common Cancl OF the City OF
the elections Of City Ofcers be sended. by Striking
out all af:er the following wqds shall select seine
suitable person to act with Their as Judged and iset
the following And the said udses OF Election shall
appoint two suitable persons pc Clerks Of Election
Approved, Feb. 2, 1853.
LYsAS,ER W. BABBITT, Mayor.
LEWIS s. HILLS, Recorder, pro TEN.
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COUNTY MASS MEETING.
CONCERT HALL, Council BLUFFS,
[

Pursuant to public notice, the citizens OF
Po..awattamie County, met in Mass Meeting
ut 10 o'clock, \. NJ, and were called to Or
der by Dr.. S. NJ. BALLARD, on whose motion,
L. W. BABBiTT, was appointed President.
A. S. BRYANT and WV. GARNER, Vice Presi-
dents. j. SMITH HooroH, j. c. BUCHANAN
and w. W. MAYNARD, Secretaries.
On motion of DR.. BALLARD, Il committee
Of FIVE was appointed to report Preamble
and Resolutions, expressive Of the sense OF
this meeting. The Chair appointed Nessrs'
5. NJ. Ballard, \. Cochran, J. D. Test,
James Walker anu Milton Mcdonald, said
committee.
On motion of DR.. BALLARD, meeting ad-
journcd until half past O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The committee returned, and, through
their Chairman, DR.. s. NJ. BALLARD, sub
mitted the following
REPORT:
Your Committee, whom Ia, been imposed the
|
tie feelings, views wishes and duty, 0. tie people Of
Pottawattanie County Iowa. relation their County
Arairs, have had the under consideration, and
a,k leave submit tho following as their report, and
recommend its adoption by this Convention.
Believing That there are many persons present upon
this occasion. who not well informed to the causes
that have induced the calling Of this ConveutiJn your
Committee have deemed proper, at Ills time. give
hi, ~ ,},a il haa tn
their knowledge from its niatory to the presen;
ment.
1t appears therefore that prior to tho first .: January
last rumors had become current that John II Sherman
the present County Judge this county was not doing
his duty Ofiicer-that he had already issued and
constantly issuing unprecedented amount Of
County orders, and, believed, in accordance
with law and that the Orders had rapidly deprecated
In value, having fallen in the market lrpu seventy
i've to IS and some instances to Is cents on the
dollar since he had been acting County Judge, AMI
that gained the credence generally Of the
community, much so, at least TO alarm the tax
payers causing many them to deem necessary to
take somea ction relative thereto.
Accordingly. after consultation, the 2Sth OF Janua-
~ last the following petition, which is made part Of
this report, was drawn up and numerously signed
COUNCIL BLUFFS January %, 1859
To Thos. Otcer, H. c. Nut cRGJ p. Cassidy:
GENTLEMEN There are many rumors afivat in thi !
community, in regard to the aIrs Of county; and
many charges Of gross acknowledgement and corruption
on the part Of our present County Judge.
We are unwilling to give full credit to these various
reports either in regard to the condition of county
or the charges of crlmnaly the part Of Judge Sher-
man, until fair and full investigation Is had; and
capabity, respectfully reque, THAI You. far as you
can make an examination INTO tie condition Of
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C.E. Stons offered the folio wing addi-
tional resolution

ResOlred, That If the committee OF twenty-five, on
County Judge for the books and papers
OF ms C.ce refused, heretofore, we, en- mass
AK ee pleio sacred word and honor, to be Oh
hand MouiaY morning next. al 10 O'Clock, before the
flee Of the county Judge to insist upon our rights. and
aid the cUErttce measure they may think prop
to adopt Tor the purpose Of accomplishing their OBJ
ect.
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hundred Warrants Of duplicate numbers besides other
Instances Of one or more numbers duplicated.
The said also charge that the said accused mas
Issued Orders or Warrants pay able to himself
Therefore, in consideration Of the above and foregoing
statements the said accuses whose names are hefeunto
subscribed the constituting many Of the Grand
Jury in and for the County and State aforesaid ami be-
ing electors therein hereby represent that they verify
believe the interests Of the County require thar
John H. Sherman Co1nty Judge. accused, be suspended
from office until full and impartial investigation OF
his books papers, and administration can be made ;
aud that would further tend 10 that purpose TO examine
and investigate the books papers and administration OF
the office Of the County Judge, commencing with The
term filled by Frank Street. And hereb~ pray this
Honorable Court to grant the means therein vesei SO
10 do SAID acCusers hereby subscribing their sigma
lures, that the Charges true, they verify
believe.
J. l. FETTER. JOHN HUNTINGTON,
IRA PLATNER, W. H. FOLSOM,
II. p. WARREN, l.. II. FRANK.
JAS. WALKER, GEO. DOUGHTY,
r. CARTER. JOSEPH J. TOWN,
WIN. LYMAN JOHN HAMMER,
Subscribed and sworn to- before me- this 18th day Of
February, 1859.
CP. KELLOGG,
Clerk of District Court.
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Here follows list Of 30 names, which,
for want of space, We omit Ed. Nonp.
Mr. ofiter, M. Mutt and Mr.. Cassidy, the gentlemen
to whom this petition addressed, pursuance OF
the duties thus required at their haIls did, Sec
ond day u this month address the following note to
Mc. Sherman:
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Yours, PIKE.
Picture OF "Jcems."
The Washington correspondent Of the n.
Y. Times, thus dasuerrcotypes the present
occupant of the White House:
His Excellency, James Buchanan, is an old
gentleman of some seventy years of age,
standing six feet one or two inches in his
undarned bachelor stockings, of forid and
rather hectic complexion, and with hair
white and glistening rs the glass threads in
the glass tails Of the glass birds Of paradise
made in Barnum's Museum by an ingenius
operator, and sold for twenty-five cents
apiece to gaping children. His anxiety
about the disputed limo Of Oregon has in
cined his head to the left at an anglo of fifty
four forty -or-fght; and his left eye seems
detailed from general service, and on per-
manent secret duty supervising the develop
ment in Cuba. He lurches heavily to the left
walking and shippers gossip with ladies
through the left side Of his not regular
mouth. In dress he is somewhat of the di.
plomatic dandy; and the vast white linen
kerchief worn round his neck is intended,
presume. rs statesmanlike encouragement
to the hax-growers and linen bleachers of
the West. His manners are extremely
courteous and affable, more especially to
women, with whom he delights to converse
on the small scandals and bohea gossip of
the capital. There is something stately and
mournful in his isolation, for l believe he
has not one warm, familiar friend, Except
perhaps the Pitts, of Philadelphia, who are
more like humble retainers.) on the surface
of the foot-stool. Even his niece is address
sed by him rs "Miss Harriet;' and priding
himself on conscientious GOODNESS, he gets
along rs best he can without either sympa-
thy or consolation. Never has there been
in the White House more laborious occu-
pant he reposes no confidence even in the
cabinet officers, but insists on first reading
every paper which they put before him for
signature. He seldom leaves the house for
exercise and air, but spends twelve or six
teen hours day in discharging drudgeries
of detail, which might much better be left
to the care of subordinates in the depart
ments. Again and again, on every possible
occasion, be disavows with contempt and
ridicule his supposed aspirations for Sc
cond term of Office. 'sTwo old men," he
says, "myself and Lewis Cass, If we live 90
long, VIII quit this city on tho 9th of March,
1861, with much lighter and less tprdened
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M1LIrSEny.-Ladies,P please take notice that
Miss Norris, at her rooms under the fremont,
has just received from New York a large and
elegant stock Of Spring Millinery comprising q
great variety of tasteful bonnets Of the lates,
style, and fine assortment Of beautiful ribbons.
flowers and laces whercwith to trim them. To
those Of our lady readers, therefore, who partic-
ularly admire prettJAnd becoming bonnet, we
would say call at Miss Norris establishment. for
there you will certainly be suited.
THE CHrRcu REcoRp.-Ths Journal Of the
Episcopal Church in the Northwest-Janlcs
Grant Wilson, editor and proprietor-is now is
sued semi-monthly instend of monthly, at the
former rates Of one dollar per annunl. The
number for April !, embraces the diocesan intel
ligence of Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana,
and the usualreligious information and instruc-
tion. aErangcdi in very compact and attractive
foru1
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ted" hardly know what he intends to convey
By the words finally voted;" but wisl, to state
distinctly, that the first in1mation of any dissat-
'siaetion, or any desire or thought on the part
Of the board Of making any change, was convey
cd me by letter received from Mr. King, chair
man Of the Library Committee, and which speaks
for itself, stating that " At joint meeting Of the
COMMITTEE on the Library and On Periodicals On
Yesterday evening, (17tha it WINS determined
that Mr. Samuel u. Johns be appointed Librari-
ar' Of the Association for the ensuing year, the
appointment to take effect on the 18th January
proxlno."
5. Ii is untrue that hare made additions to
the library without authority or contrary or
to the instructions Of the board. The Asso-
ciation lsas been receiving books from time
TO time during the entire ycar from s. C. Griges
Co., but they were separate volumes, received
as lssued, nf werks subscribed for by the Asso-
c'atIon prior to the present administration and
with which had nothing to do.
4. AM clurged with retaining and refusing
tn deliver up moneys belonging 10 the Associa-
ton. Now, this is rather Il gruve Charge, and it
seems important that the facts If the case should
be clearly %tated. Fur somc two years past
have been relieved from the duty Of collecting
the dues Of members, that labor being perform
ed by collectors, they receiving per centure
for the same. Last September, the Treasurer
expressed desire to bc relieved from further
cure and trouble i'll oyerseein. the collections.
Nhcrcupnn, J informed the chairman If tl.p
Finance Committee that wonld take charge Of
t'cns, if desired aud that IL found it necessary
to employ an assistant in the library, paving
him out Of my salary, he could oi!icate nj the
Iooms during the short time should be ulseut
from them in the early part of the duy, and
could deFote TINT time to collecting. considering
It rs 50 much extra work, us Otherwise per
formed all the duties incumbent upon me-und
expecting as q matter Of course. that the board
wuuld be willing IL ruy me, for such services,
I! !'c same az other COLLECTORS But it seems that
was mistaken. The board, ut their meeting
last erening, refused to aow the bill presented,
or any snancration-thouglt no doubt, they
could make good note out Of il, III sound
against me in the present canvass-and the re-
suit and end Of the matter is, that the AsSocia.
tim has got tue money, and the extra work for
nothing; and, best Of al! the old I,oard hare
lust the splendid chance. us they undoubtedly
think, Of making out Of it, electioncering cupi-
tai.
Finally, reitcratc what has already been
publicly stated elsewhere, that the Opposition
Ticket, so-called. is not pledged to nc in any
respect whatever. Neither have l asked Of It
a'y favors or that it will pursue this or that
pulley If elected H. u ERpxru