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Piney Woods planter and Amite union literary reflector. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1838-1838, 1838-07-07
IL Office.

AM requested to receive, only the
u bills of such banks of this state as are
not subject to discount in the state
Persons who have to pay executions, &C.,
will save themselves and me trouble by
procuring river money, as no other is re-
ceived from me, can receive 10 other.
c. W. MCKNIGHT,
Sheriff.
June 30. Cliff
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

I ABOLITION or THE EXPRESS MAH"-We are
sorry to find in the proceedings otha United States
Senate on Monday resolution ofiefsd by Mr. Cut
tendcn, for the auolshmcn Of the Express NAL,
because W. think it is one, and almost the only ole,
of tha many experiments tiled that has satslacto-
rily succeeded.
o, the same day in the House of Representa-
tives, perceive that the sccfetr'y OF the 1iea-
s,ry presented report ON system OF te1esraphs
TO b. established for the use al the United States
II is well known tiat for several years past cxcr-
lions have been made, aud at an enormous expense
To establish steam vessels and rail roads, 10. the
purpose Of expsditing III. intercourse between the
different States, and NOV to our utter nsonsmsnt
we find that al st,smpti is made I, abolish the En-
press Mail. We hope and trust that Congress wiil
order it continued, as we understand that the ex-
penses ofe establishment: are betrayed oy the post
ages received, and the public Convenience and IN
.eiest subseed, w,hou. any Durthen to the people,
-~ New York .Mer ADV.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
Du Buque Lyceum.

1t may not be generally known that Literary
Association has recently been formed in this place
upon the Lyceum principle; the advantages Of
which are 20 universally admitted.
The FIRST meeting of the members took place Al.
the house Of James Langworthy, Esq. OH 9th Dec.
: (ult.) when Constitution was adopted, and on
ID January, 1888, the society was regularly organ
ICED BY the election of ihe following officers:
Dr.. T. r. LURTON, President,
JOHN PLUMBE, Jr. Sec'y.
X. FARWELL, Trans. Clerk.
Regular meetings take place once week: the
next will be held At the Court House OF, Tuesday
evening 18th inst. which the public generally are
invited TO attend. The subject of principal con-
sideration will be that Of Banking.
Y No real friend Of Du Buque view the forn,a-
tion Of this society with indifference. The vari-
ous benefits that must inevitably result from it, will
~ such as may not easily be estimated, not the
ieaa Of wirch, perhaps, will be the evidence it af-
Serds 70 our eastem brethren, that remote they
may consider our position, are still, less regard
less Of subjects Of a literary character than they
possibly imagine. X.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
minis,rator of Henry Gra,iot, deceased. A

ministrator of Henry Gratiot, deceased. A
memorial from the Legislative Assembly, who
pray that arms. &c. may be furnished for the
defence Of the Territory by its inhabitants in
the event of war. A petition Of citizens of Wis
consln Territory, for the passage Of a pre-emp-
ton law, and for the restriction of sales ofpub-
lie lands to actual settlers. A petition for roads
from Chicago to Green Bay, &c. A petition
for roads from Chicago to Green Bay, &c. A
petition for a harbor and lighthouse at Mil
waukee. A petition for barber and light
house at Milwaukee. A petition praying for
the construction of harbor at Kewaunee,
Wisconsin Territory. A petition for harbors
at Root river and at Milwaukee. A resolution
for the division Of Wisconsin Territory. The
petition of the administrator of Henry Gratiot
decd, which was referred to the Committee
on Indian Affairs.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
Our Delegate, the Hon. Geo. w. Jones, on
the Nth nrasented thu fnlln,uinn nniiiinns.

Our Delegate, the Hon. Geo. w. Jones, on
the l4th, presented the following petitions:
Petitions from the people Of Buffalo, N. Y.
Of Cleveland, Ohio; Of Erie. Pa; of Milwau-
kee, Wis. Ter; Of Berrien, Michigan. pray
ing for the construction of l,arbor at Racine,
at the mouth Of Root river, in Wisconsin.
petition of inhabitants Of Wisconsin,, on the
subject Of the Northern boundary of Missouri.
the petition Of John Dangher,y, of Iowa co.
Wisconsin, who prays for the passage Of
law TO authorize him to enter certain lands in
said Territory at the minimum Government
price. X The proceedings of convention Of the
people of Wisconsin Territory, west of the
Mississippi river, who pray for the establish
ment of a separate Territorial Government.
west Of The Mississippi river. Also, for the
passage OF pre-empiion law; and also, the
adjustment Of the Northern boundary line Of
Missouri. A petition from many citizens Of
Brown county, Wisconsin, who pray for the
construction Of a lighthouse and harbor at ke-
waunce, in said Territory. A petition from
citizens Of Brown county, praying for the es-
tablishment Of custom-house at Green Bay,
and for making said place port Of entry. A
petition from the widow Of George G.. Willard.
deceased, for the right to enter part of the
sixteenth section in the Mineral Point land dis.
trict. A petition Of William, Henry, and Tho
mas Jenkins, praying for the right to enter
quarter section Of land, each, in the Mineral
Point land district, at the minimum Govern
ment price. Petitions from citizens Of Jones'
vile; of Van Buren, and Lee counties; of Mil
waukee, etc.; Of Du Buque; Of Chicago, H.;
Of Rockingham; Of Hennepin, H.; all praying
for the establishment of post routes. A petit
ton from several citizens of Bell,iew, for the
amendment Of the law authorizing the laying
off said town. A petition from the citizens Of
Praitie Du Chen, Wis. +. praying that the
Fort at that place be granted to board ftrus-
tees for seminary of learning, whenever the
same be not needed as military post. Me-
MORALS from the Legislative Assembly Of Wis
consin Territory, praying for the construction
ef a road from Lake Michigan to the Missis-
sippi river; from Fort Wnnebago to intersecr
the road from Chicago, Illinois, to Green Bay,
between the former place, and Milwaukee;
from Fort Winnebago to Fort Howard, and
from Green Bay tc Lake Michigan; for ship
canal from Sheboyagan TO Lake Winnebago;
for Light Houses, Harbors, and Surveys; for
the improvement Of rivers, and for placing
buoys in Fox river. A petition Of citizens Of
Fort Madison for post routes. Memorial Of
citizens residing on Lake Michigan, praying
for the construction Of light house at the
mouth Of Sank river. The petition of the adj
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

The UNITED STATES BANK.--There can be
no doubt Of the true issue before the American
People. The federalists will eDdeavor TO force
National Bank upon them, and are already
exulling in the prospect before them. Altho'
Mr. Clay has declared such an institution I'M
constitutional, and MIR. Webster has said it
was not the proper remedy for the deranged
state of the currency in 1916, and Mr.. Biddle
has re rarked, that the connection of Govern
ment with Banks, is an "associdtion danger
Gus, useful TO neither party, injurious 10 botA"
--yet still, in the face Of these and other de-
clarations, from the same source, the federal
lists or "whigs,' are determined to bring the
issue before Congress. A federal paper (,he
Wheeling Times has the following:--.
s'What is the prospect Of a resumption of
specie payments! There cannot be general
resumption Of specie payments until Nation
al Bank is chartered, and bank notes received
for Government dues. 1t is impossible they
should resume under any other circumstances,
and people may make up their minds TO it as
we'll first as last Unless the President and
his party abandon their folly, the people must
suffer, for the balance Of the four years, they
must revolt and demand justice at the point Of
the bayonetn'
And yet some Of our wing presses are quite
indignant. when they are accused OF issning
threats, unbecomng "all the talents and all
the decency." 1t would seem that if they fail
to accomplish their object by s'whig triumphs'
they recommend the use Of ''the bayonet. -
This might do very well for the fedcralsts, il
the democrats will fold their arms, and allow
'sall the talents and decency" 10 use the bay
onet upon them for "five minutes" as recon.
mended by their great exemplar, capt. Bobadil
The same paper, which is a charming spe-
cimen Of federal liberation and wing decency
has the following---
'.'rhe Pennsylvania Convention for the re.
form of the State Constitution, RECOMMENDED
its session on the 9Th inst. The Van Buret
papers hope tina, it will limit the term of the
Office Of Judge, and make it an elective office
Ifihey do, we hope the members voting for il
will be tie first to be hung under the new con
sti,uion.'
Guns and fddestcks! Here is hanging al
well as sticking. The wings have been accn
scd Of being the advocates Of "club-law, du
cling and murder" We should be sorry, at
ter all, to make this charge against the party
as whole. But there are too many anon!
them who would, at least, recommend the mos
reprrhensble means for the accomplishment
of their purposes
Whatever may be the result of the confiic.
we shall remain firm in the cause Of truth ant
liberty; and nail our flag to tho mast, with tn
motto, "1Hc People against the Bank"
Raleigh IN. o. Standard.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
GIVE US A CALL.

USE received in addition to our former stock,
~ an assortment of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS, consisting in part, as follows:
Calicoes. Ginghams, Domestics, Linseys, FLAW
nes, Jeans, Mernos, Worsted and Yarn Hose.
Hardware and Cutlery, Britannia, Glass aad
Stone Ware,
READY Made @1LrD lrlsnnsTq3.
Boots and Shoes of all kinds, Ladies Morocco
and Prunelle Boots, Prunee, Kid and Satin Slip
pers, together with good supply of GROCERIES
of all kinds.
ALSO-l00 hbls SUPERFINE FLOUR, all
of which we will sell cheap for Cash or Lead
MATTOX & MARKLE.
Du Buquo, Nov. Is. 2ltf
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
GOODS. GOODS.

addition TO former stocks, the subscribers have
Il just received from the East new, large, and
general assortment of STAPLE AND FANCY
GOODS, comprising in part the following, viz:
Super blue brown, black green, and claret cloths;
Assorted cassimers, cassinets, and jsans
Lindseys, beverieens, drab and lion-skin cloths;
Assorted blue, green and white Mackinaw blan-
kets; rose do.
Salisbury, green, white, scarlet, and Canton fan
ncs;
Assorted vcs,ing, red paddings, brown Holland,
buckrams, linen drllinss, fancy linen table COW
crs, linen fold shirtngs, and Irish linens;
Assorted brown and bleached domestcs and drill
lings; coarse linncns white and striped lndseys;
Assor ed checks, and plaid domestics; ratinetts;
Assorted French and English mcrnos; blue, black,
and scarlet bombazetts and bombazines;
| Iwied, painted, merino, fancy and French cali
| Goes painted muslins; Scotch sinshams; assort-
| cd ginghams;
Assorted co!orcd cambrics; plain and figured bob
inets and grctionents plain and figured book,
Swiss and jaconct muslins and cambrics
| Assorted black and coIored silks and satin;
! Florence silks; Gro dc Maps; iootngs: cdgings;
laces; long lawns; lillian and hat grapes;
Assorted belt, bonnet, cap, and mantua ribbons,
gloves; white and colored tapes, cord, and fer
| things;
Ladies' and GENTS mesno cambls,, and plaid
cloaks;
Corded, grass and Versailles skirts;
Plain and worked muslin robes.
Bobnet aud worked capes and collorets; gauze
vells silk, fancy, gauze, and Polish hdkts., cot
| ton neck do; imitation and cambria do wool,
merino, silk, Prussan cotton, and Thibet 5hawls;
silk and cotton pocket hdkis.; silk, gingham and
jaconet orayats; ladies' and GENTS silk, cotton,
and merino socks and stockings; chilclrens'
! stockings
Assorted ladies' silk, kid, leather, fur, hil-,op,
and long sleeve glu9cs;
Assorted stspandets; cloak and bonnet tasscls; ar
| tlhca flowers;
| Assorted threads. sowng-silksand twist;
| Assorted necklaces guards; beads; bead, silk aud
| worked purses; steel busts; emory bags: gull,
crosses; belt buckles; ear and Gnga, rings; twee-
zers; silver tooth-picks sad pencils;
Assorted bodklAs; ihimbles spcctacias snuff-box-
us; hooks aud eyes; dantng, Knitting ana saw
ing needles; grass fish ass; silk and cotton un.
! blellas;
A assorted waters; bread and snuifer trays;
| Assorted shell ,uck and side combs; horn tuck
side and neck combs; Kidding ana fine combs;
Assorted vest aud shirt, pearl, bone, and japanct
| ogcl-coat buttons;
Framed and dressing looking-glasses; mems seal
skin and hair caps; ehldron's merino and chin
chia do. powder horns and TASKS; game bags
hand bellows; wool and cotton cards;
! Together with many other articles too tedious I
mention.
Also--A largo assortment Of ,in-ware, all {
which, with the above, will be sold al the most raa
sonabls prices for cash OF lend, by
SCOTT s. TAYLOR.
Sept. 30. If
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

The AFFRAY IN THE ARKANSAS LEGlsLA-
ruRE.---We learn from passenger on board
a steam boat, the following particulars of the
fatal atfray in the Legislature of Arkansas, be-
tween the Speaker, Mr.. Wilson, and one of
the members, Mr.. ]. ]. Anthony, in which
the latter was killed. We are informed that
in the course of some remarks of Mr.. A. the
Speaker became offended, he descended from
the Speakers chair TO the floor of the hall,
where the controversy was continued. In the
course of the rencontre, the Speaker received
stab from knife, and shot his antagonist
through the body..-After the affair, the Speak
er rendered his resignation, which the House
refused to receive, but provided Immediately
to prefer charges and specifications ofimpeach-
ment against him. He was tried and expell-
ed by vote Of more than thirty, only four vo-
ting in his favor. We have not understood
whether the subject was to undergo legal in
ves.igaton or not, but suppose twill.
Nc. Republican.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

We learn by the Peoria Register ofths-30th nit
that the steam boat Science assembled the Iowa RI
yer as far as Wapello, 30 OF 10 miles above its
msu,h, and one of its correspondents says that the
point is settled that the Iowa is navigable TO
the town Of Catt.se, at the mouth of Cedar, fifty
miles from itsconliuence with tn. Mississippi, ms
she river above Wap.lo is less difficult to navi-
gate than below. Ths Science is boat of the
smallest class, though said to have drawn three feet
water, and the river to have been in ordinary stage
Should the statement be correct, boats of a much
larger size would be able 70 asc end and carry mer-
ehandize into the heart of one Of the best farming
countries in the west, which has heretofore been
taken BY keel boats against strong cuzsen,, and
always attended with great expense. The coun-
try on the head Of the Iowa is fast settling by an
industrious, farming population, and is susceptible
Of dense population. We aro confident that by
= little expense the Iowa may be rendered easy OF
navigation by boats Of light drsght at all seasons
Of the year, which will add great importance 10
shat portion of our Territory.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
Five Stray Oxen.

TAME into my enclosure in the month Of Sept.
" Inst as follows :--one brnhle colored, or =
years old, one spccklcd nr pided red and whte and
other color., marked in each in form Of swal-
low fork, or years old; one mostly white, with
a red acck, no ear mark or brand, abou, Syears
OLD two OF rad color, one Of which has sa white
face and some white Oh his back, about years old
each, crop Of the right ear of tho red oxen. The
owner is requested TO pay charges and take them
away. PEYTON VAUGHAN.
Cedar Point, w. r. Dec. 20, 1887. 23-,f
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

GEORGE 4. SHANNON & co.
HI VING purchased the entire stock in trade
Ill of w NJ. MYERS, offer to their friends and
the public, well assorted
STOCK OE DRY GOODS s. GROCERIES,
which has been recently received ftom St. Louis
and New Orleans, in addition to his former supply,
which makes their assortment now complete. The
business will be continued a, the old stand of VIM.
Myers, on the most accommodating terms.
Du Buque, Goth Nov. 1887 22-tf
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
NOTICE..

NV j., the undersigned, Commissioners appoin-
w ted by the Judge of Probate of the county
of Da buque, to receive AID examine the accounts
OF Edward White. decd. and to make distributions
of the debts among the creditors, hereby notify the
creditors OF said estate, that will sit at our Of
fee in the town of Du Buque OH the 18th, 18th, aad
18th inst. for the purposes aforesaid. All persons
having claims against said estate, will present their
duly authenticated a, that time.
T. S. WILSON,} c,,,,.
w. LEWIS, o'"''' 10
Jam 10, 1898. Bolt
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
MOTTO

"AyING disposed of my entire stock Of
IL GOODS in this place to Messrs. G. A.
SHANNON g. CO., all persons indebted to
me. are requested to call and settle the same
without delay. The books are in the hands of
G. A. Shannon g. Co. who are authorized to
make settlement during my absence.
Thankful to my old customers for their pa
tronage, l beg leave to recommend my sue
cessors to them, and hope they will continue
to patronize the establishment.
VIM. MYERS.
Du BueuE, Nov. Is, 1887. %.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
NOTICE.

"A LII persons interested, will take notice that
IN the undersigned have been appointed by the
Court OF Probate of Du Buque county. w. T., Adj
OF the estate of ABRAHAM WILL
SON, late OF said county, decd. Those having
claims against said estate, will present the
co:dng to law, and those indsbted will settle their
accounts without delay.
JOSEPH HAIGH,
ROBERT WALLER
SAMUEL HUGHLETT.
JanuaryS 1888. Soft
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
HIGH SCHOOL
AT BEI,MONT-

vHNaE subscriber, being az present engaged in
4 teaching School at Elk Grove, proposes to
open Boarding School at Belmont, Oh Monday
me 10Th day Of January next. The price will DO
81 per term of II weeks; and, from So to So per
week tor board. The Elementary Spelling Book,
the E'sctc Series of Reading Books, with the Tes-
lament, Oney's Geography, and Smiths Arithme-
TIC and Grammar will be used. The higher braa-
chss will be taught for reasonable price. Fur,her
inflammation may be obtained by application 10 the
subscriber at Elk Grove, until January LIST, aud at
rewards at Belmont 1t is highly desirable that
scholars should commence with the Term, as class
scs will then be formed.
Dec. g. 25-3t ISAAC E. HEATON.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

The mails, as usual, instead of being weekly Or
sri-weekly, continue 10 como occasionally. Mon
day last, we had mail due week before. The
bags were left at the post Office at this pa until
yesterday moning, when All eastern mail was re-
eeivsd. We make this statement in order tina, our
subscribers east Of the river may sec the reasons
why our paper was not received in due time.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
! We return our thanks to the Hon. Geo. w
Jones for documents sent US.

The weather continues fair, having much
the appearance of Indian Summer--the river
open, with a little ice running. Some Of the
weather-wise folks predict that the river will
not close this winter. On New Years day
one of our citizens was busily engaged in prai-
RE breaking near town.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

We have nothing further from Burlington. The
passage Of the bill providing for taking the census
in order that an extra session Of Legislative As
sembly may DO held in tho spring, 10 apporion the
Representations among tho several eouuties, meet
ing with opposition from members OH the cas-, side
Of the river is, We presume, the most important
measure which will keep them in session.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13

1 CoNeREss.--We have the proceedings Of
Congress up to the 18th December, which
shows an early commencement of business.
In the Senate on the 9th, Mr.. Grundv asked
and obtained leave to bringin bill to provide
for the better security of the lives of passen-
gers on board of vessels propelled in whole, or
in part, by steam, the provisions of which re-
quire that all captains Of vessels shall, by the
list of October, renew their license, having first
had their vessels inspected by competent
person, a certificate from whom, stating that
the hull and machinery are sound, and shall
test the soundness Of the boiler by applying
to the same hydraulic pressure, equalto three
times the pressure that the boilers are allowed
to carry in steam---and to make suitable prepa-
rations for the extinguishment Of fires, and
binds them, when running on stream in the
night, on meeting another boat, the descend
ing boat, when within half mile of tho as
cending boat, to shut off steam, and permit
the boat TO float on the current Of the river until
the ascending boat shall have passed, the de-
scending boat to steer clear Of the ascending,
or be liable for all damages done. It further
requires all vessels to carry lights both at bow
and stern when running between sunset and
sunrise. The captain, engineer, pilot, or 9TH
er person engaged on any boat, by whose mis-
conduct, negligence or inaitenton to duty, the
life or lives Of any person or persons on board
said vessel may be destroyed, shall be deem
ed guilty Of manslaughtcr, and upon convic-
ton before any circuit court Of the y. States,
shall be sentenced 10 confinement at hard la.
boar for period of not less than two nor more
than ten years. The bill being twice read, was
referred to committee consisting of Messrs.
Grundy, Wall. Clayton, Benton, Calhoun,
Webster and Walker. The passage of this
bill would, in great measure, prevent the de
stfuction Of SO many lives on board steamboats,
Notice was given by Mr.. Linn, that he would
bring in. bill authorizing the President to de-
signate the northern boundary line ofthe State
Of Missouri, and by Mr.. Lyon, to authorize
the President to cause to be designated and
marked the boundary line between the State Of
Michigan and tho Territory of Wisconsin
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-13
Shcrin's Sale.

DY virtue of an Execution 10 me directed from
HID the District Court Of Grant county, w. r.,
l viii sell, al public venduc, on Saturday the lth
day of February next, at the stable of Henderson
Palmer, in the town Of Bellview, horse, ! set Of
single harness, Sc, Of double harness, slaigh, ]
string Of bells, l6 bushels Of corn, 10 tons OF hay,
taken as tho property Of Henderson Palmer.
G.. W. CUMMlNS, Sheriff
Da Buquc county.
Jan. 6. 1923. %