Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-06-17
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THE subscribers, having purchased tho establish
rnsu. Of the late Du Buque Visitor, have revived
that paper under the title Of the 10 WA News
The great and absorbing interest which universally
prevails respecting this portion of the valley of the
Mississippi, will render newspaper published
here, acceptable to most readers throughout the
United Ststes, if it is 50 conducted to afford that
information in relation the state of this new and
almost unknown region, which SO many eagerly
desire. Identifying their interest with thatof the
Territory of Wisconsin, the editors will ase their
sndeavors particularly to give correct inormariGi:
- emierants TO this irest and rickest portion OF
the ssgreas wea.', Immense numbers, not only in
ia the northwest Rumors (too often vague and
unsatisfactory, have gone abroad, respecting the
mineral riches Of this Territory, and surprising fer
eity 9 is soil, it will be the object of the editors
of the A'News,'' 10 describe to the emigrant what
kind of country he will find when he arrives-to
notice its adaptation to the purposes of mining,
agriculture, trade and manufaelures-its soil, and
productions-what portions of the public lands are
offered for sale, and where the best may be found
what portion Of the Territory is occupied by set
tlers on the public lands, and the mode of making
those settlements-priees of labor and professional
services-state of the markets-public roadside
mate and health Of the inhabitants-and in short,
all typographical and statistical information, which
a three years residence in and observation of the
Territory will enable the editors 10 give. Land
sales in the western country will always be noticed
The pfiaipal employment of the inhabitants Of
that part of Wisconsin, near the Mississippi river
has heretofore been mining TO the exclusion of al
most every other business-<he editors will partcu-
larry notice all discoveries of lead and other ores
and describe the situation of the mineral region MS
far as it is known.
Among all the duties of men who NEEDLE with
public affairs, and who have any portion of the
press at their command, one is mole obligatory
than that of endeavoring by all means in their pow
or to do justice to the character and conduct of
those who during their own time especially, have
rendered eminent services in the of political
justice and constitutional liberty. Conscientious
Ay believing the Chief Magistrate of the United
States to be such an one, the principles upon which
tse came into Office, and by which the present adj
miniaration is conducted will receive the cordial
support Of the News. But without compromising
our political principles, the columns Of this paper
will be opened 70 impartial discussion, let the wri-
1ers be Of what creed in politics they may Care
shall be taken to render thepaper useful to the
farmer, mechanic and merchant.
Ii is intended soon to enlarge the News, by |
which its usefulness will be increased.
In consideration of the great expense which at
tends printing establishment in this part of the
country, aud to obviate the difficulty of collecting,
subscribers are required, after the receipt of the
fourth number, to pay the amount Of their SUBJ
scrptions; and enable cut patrons to do this with
more conSenience, NIL Post Masters authorized
aud requested 10 act as Agents. who after deduct-
ing reasonable commission, will forward the funds
by them collected to this Office.
CORIELL, KING & RUSSELL.
Tho NEWS will be published every Saturday
At Three Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
Advertisements inserted at the usual rates.