Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-08-05

very large punches, been prompted, through
curiosity. to make minute examination of a
bunch, and found that from one grain had
grown forty-two straws, Of good height, and
upon cleaning it, found it to produce upwards
Of fourteen hundred grains. Our friend furtll-
er stated that the wheat stood we'll and suffi-
ciently thick to insure an excellent crop. Our
soil and climate being so well adapted to the
culture Of wheat, and our country containing
30 great number Of good mill seats, we hope
that in few years, our citizens will have to
depend on no other country for their -four.
We understand t,at the Surveyors are ac-
lively engaged in completing the surveys in
the Iowa District. Several districts are un-
der contract, and nearly completed. The dis
trict extending up as far as Catfish will be fin-
ished by the first of November. n
The Crops. in all quarters, seem TO be un-
commonly promising; and so far as our por-
ton ofthe country is concerned, I'VE believe they
never were better, although last was very
backward spring. Weiarc truly glad to find
that that portion of the community who have
continued in their honest vocation, cultivating
the soil, while others have sought to get rich
by specializing and scheming,---are likely to
reap rich reward for their industry. The
great number of the inhabitants of this coun-
try, who must and will continue mining, will
ever make this market at which the highest
price can be had for provisions, and the con-
sumption will greatly increase. The life ofa
farmer in days Of pressure is truly envahle
with all classes ofcommunity. How often do
we hear the independence nf the farmer mem
toned as the most desirable situation in which
man can be placed. Depending alone on his
industry, and fearing duns from none, he lays
his head upon his pillow with nought to trou-
bic his mind, his dreams are pleasant. he wakes
refreshed, and ready for exercise, which gives
him health and energy. Well might kings cr-
Wy him his happiness.
The Miners Free Press of the ssth ult.
came to hand by yesterdays mail, containing
the proceedings of the celebration of the 4th
Of July at Cassvile, attached to which is a
request that it be published in the "News."
Among the regular Toasts. the following APP
pears: sour Fcllow-C Citizen, Thomas p. Bur-
nett. The able and uncompromising advocate
of the peoples rights. Wisconsin will not for
get him. to which Mr.. Burnett replied In
speech filling more than five columns of the
Free Press. We have but barely glazed over
the address of Mr.. Burnett, but sufficient to
gather the tone and spirit of the sane. Instead
of what might have been expected on such an
occasion, Mr. 3. leaves every subject Of Ma
tional character untouched, mentions first his
humble efforts in behalf Of the peoples rights,
modestly insinuates himselfas their champion,
and INDUCES in language towards the Govern
or, unmerited in our opinion, by any act ofcom-
mission or omission during his administration.
Time and space forbids a general notice, at
this time Of his speech, and although much
we desire to comply with the request Of any
number Of the citizens Of our Territory, the
great length Of the proceedings would prevent
their insertion, were the sentiments such as are
entertained by ourselves.
EARLY CoRN.---We were shown, on We'd
nesday last. two ears Of northern rare ripe. rails
ed by DR.. ANDaoss. in this place, sufficiently
hard for seed. This will prove that however
cold our climate may be considered, our soil
is sufficiently rich to bring forth fruit in due
season. The corn would probably average
TWENTY-FIVE bushels to the acre.
The contractors on the Northern Cross Rail
Road in Illinois, from Meredosia on the Hill
nois river, through Jacksonville, advertise for
one thousand good, sober and industrious hands,
to whom twenty dollars per month and board
will be given.
The Legislature Of Illinois adjourned on the
e2d ult., after session oil days. after pass
ing eighty-ive bills. the most important Of
which is the act authorizing the State Bank to
suspend specie payments. until the meeting Of
the next Legislature, period Of about seven
teen months. This we consider an act of the
grossest injustice to the holders Of its notes.
As we'll might the Legislature pass an act Civ
ing every debtor the same length Of time to
pay due bill, without allowing the creditor
interest on the same.
The survey OF the Road. authorized by the
Legislative Council. from WapelIa, has Just
been completed. The distance is Io3 miles.
The road is said to be susceptible Of being
made very good. with but little expense.