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Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
the history of past ages; brought back to

the history Of past ages; brought back to
the mental vision the days of the feu
dial system-ihe fortress, the tourna-
rnent. the plume, the helm, the lance,
the gilded spur. His speech seemed
Ito glitter with all the gallant splendor
and bravery of the olden chivalry. But
then his lip curled with indignation:
and his voice sunk into tone of de-
ploring eloquence, when he brought
Iup the other side of the picture-the
serfs, with the iron collars around their
lnecks. He pointed to the debased,
Ienslayed multitude, and passing to a
general application of the illustration
to our own times, he proclaimed, in a
voice tre,nulous with emotion, his creed
to be founded in the equality of man.
On this theme he enlarged, with a
Thrilling power Of eIoquence rarely
equalled in that house. The impetu-
Gus force with which his reply bore
upon the asailant, who had thus drawn
him out, will not soon be forgotten.
IMr. Moore's language was flowery
and rhetorical; he possesses more ge-
MUS than culture, and to one particu-
liar subjective seems to bend his thoughts
lentirely-that of the equality and
rights Of man. / observed many among
the auditors in the gallery who seemed
to hang with rapture on his remarks.
THE whole house was excited at the
novelty and boldness Of his democratic
doctrines, not less at the extraordinary
manner in which he had turned aside
J from the current Of debate, and struck
fearlessIy forward into field to which
few orators had before venturcd tc
lead the attention Of that body. lover
! heard some gentlemen from the south
: say, that they thought they heard The
high priest of revolution singing hi!
war song.
A bevy of members had gradual,
collected Immediately behind the ora
tor, whose voice still rang loud in ths
, midst of an impassioned passage. Ny
eye was fixed upon hin. saw hin
grow paler than ever till deadly hui
: swept over his face: his hands were ar
rested in the air-he grasped at empti
ness corpse seemed to stand will
outstretched hands before the agitatee
, crowd-his eyes were closed-he tot
tered, and amid the rush and exclama
T tons Of the whole house fell back in
: sensible into the arms Of one Of hi
r friends. Mr.. Moore was borne from
$ the hail. His wife had been watchin;
! him with emotions that may be ina
: gined from the gallery. The scene ha'
r been worked up into catastrophe, an
2 never before had | seen thu house s
! agitated as on this occasion.
: Democratic Review.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
roREFATHER's DAY.

This is the anniversary Of the land
ing of the Pilgrim fathers on the rock
of Plymouth, in the year l6eo-an
event deemed worthy of celebration
in that portion Of the Union, and OF
sober observance by the descendants
ofthat wonderful band, wherever scat
tered over the now widely extended
country. Few can look back upon
such birth place, and to such ances-
tors, without some feelings Of pride,
and some consciousness of additional
obligations to virtue.
+ Wrong has been done the pilgrim
fathers in imputing to them intolerance
Of religious opinions and persecution
ofthose who held nottheir creed. Sucn
course never disgraced colony OF
Plymouth-nevcr found countenance
in their laws. They were earnest de-
| tenders and diffnsers of the Gospel As
they understood it-but they allowed
freedom Of thought and of worship to
others.
Never men presented to the world
brighter examples Of social and domes,
tic virtues, than did the settlers ana
earlier colonists of Plymouth, ana
scarcely one of their virtues has been
lost-piety, sound morals, industry,
I love Of learning, hospitality and love
Of home, are the characteristics OF the
old colonists, and those who visit F'y-
|, mouth colony, will see the advantages
Of a pious and patriotic ancestry: Long
may the virtues which the p,'gr'ms
!. exercised continue to distinguish tne'I
descendants; and may no son q ~
! pilgrims, wherever situated, w.
:. what he owes to the fame OF his !atneI.
! land. May he never forget the Gay
in which that fame and the virtues 2.
e which it is founded, may be ceiebra'eo
ri. S Gazette.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

e., which fuoiiives can be surrendered by the
Executive. Ii is reported that Governor Mat
CIV. nv way cl returning the compliment, made
a reonisi.ioa upon The Governor of the Upper
Province for the volunteers from New \ ok
then on Navy Island. Governor Heads eyes
s,ooa cut like two goggles when he heard tins
demand. and he exclaimed. "d------n II, must
catch 'en first.
The Royalisss have threatened an attack up
/ nm B.,s7a,o, which mas called oui The following
| sn;-i,ed resolutions from The Canadian Com
nit,ee OF that city
The following preamble and resolutions
/ ware offered and unanimously adopted. Where
4 90 !, has been represented TO this committee
srorn aood authority. thai individuals attached
4 "a The qcvernmen, Of Upper Canada, IN Upper
Canada. hare threatened 10 violate The nen-
tr,li,v O. on. territory, and 10 attack the city
& Hnff,In. for the frank and manly expression
~ The sentiments of its ciiizeas on the pres
4 an, controversy in The Canadas, and whereas
,bn asty of defending cur soil from Invasion
! and insli, devolses upon the citizens OF me
:. ccpn;ry fIou, whom all law and authority emi'
nate: Therefore. %
: ..geslyej. That this committee pledge
themselves 10 raise andequip volunteer corps
n; 100 nea. 10 hold themselves III readiness a
a .,,inus's notice. 10 protect the neutrality o.
!. the American territory. and 10 defend This city
: from any attack. whether open or covered
: which he Royaiists il Canada may feel incll
ned 10 make.
pRe.olyed. That the services Of toe saie
corps. when organized. be rendered 10 In
Common Council of the city. 10 perform suci
duties as the SAID Council nay request
Doctor Roiph marched TO Navy Island VIII
a fine company Of Rochester volunteers.
. On Navy Island. affairs are progressing fine
". Recruits are hourly Increasing. Doeio
ilolph is of opinion--troua his knowledge
,ae Patriot strength in the Province---ii.at
: 1000 men could secure 2 fooihoid on the naif
land, they could. with the aid which woul
, Immediately flock TO their standard, conqut
the Province. Ii is supposed there are ieO
royal troops under arms on The main land u
posite Navy IsIanad. But from iniornalio
received. il is believed more than half Of The:
rpyai troops will join The Patriot standard ii
, moment they can do so by any possibility
Indeed sc fearful are their commanders OF The
loy atty. they drill many Of iaeni ir'h0t't err
+ and les. thew should desert 10 Navy Islam
), zig The b,zss tzra btea susak..
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

TExAs.---lt appears by recent news from
Texas. that Mexico has not ye. abandoned the
intention Of resaining that territory. late
account from that quarter states that large 6o-
dies of Mexican troops are collected ard col-
,ecting on the borders of Texas. preparatory 10
active hosiiliies. About 1900 mrn are s1a-
TONED on The Colorado. and from 5000 10 TO-
900 more at ihree or ionr points on the Rio
Grandc.
/, is The opinion Of Gen. Houston. that Flo
sofa will adop, new plan Of operations: that
he will advance by San Patfico. thence by the
way of La Bahia. and San Antonio. 10 Copaa
90; thus dividing the country, and keeping up
his communication with Mexico. This was
The plan he advised Santa Anna 10 pursue, The
negiec. Of which was principle cause Of his
disasters.
Whatever may be the ultimate result OF This
new invasion. i, is certain that the most pope
LOGS part Of the couniIy will be sugiected e
! all the horrors Of sanguinary war. An arm,
quar,ered among them. or marching ihFougt
4 their settlements, whether Of Texans or Mex
leans, will leave desoiation behind them Pro
visions, even now. are extravaganiy high
-four selling al $40 barrel. The induce
menis to emigrate from The western siaies t
Texas, are not, at present, very faaiierlng.
4 IBackwoodsman
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

Syx0PsIs OF CANADA xEws.---Gov. HEAD
has made reqaisition upon Cor. Marcy for
Mackenzie, on the charge Of felony. The lat
Ter replied 10 substance that Mackenzie was
not within his jurisdiciion---iha. Gov. Head
would find him on Navy Islant--and tina, if
10 wcss in New York he should not comply
vith the Yequisition on ,hs gsopad tina, The Of
fsnces charged agains. Mackenzie, being iuci-
I~u,s a fhe revolt. were merged in The h. III
~ erime imputed 70 him OF treason--a polite
Fl o0.pce. excepted By our laws frea those
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
puMpKIxs PRE-EMIsENT.

It is said that discovery has oeeH
made in France that punpksns co GU.
tain more sacchrine matter than 0ee'.'
and may be used to better advan.s q
in the manufacture Of sugar. Ms, =
true, will be good news 70 New I'll
land, the land Of pumkins and steady
habits.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

shall be subject to entry at IS cents
per acre; all those which shall have
been SO offered for 5 years, shall be
subject to entry at so cents per acre:
and those which have been 50 offered
for go years, shall be subject to entry
at rs cents per acre.
Sec. g. All heads of families. wild
ows, or single men, over the age Of
twenty-one, who now are, or who shall
be, settlers on the public lands on the
3oth day Of June, in the year 1888. or.
their legal representatives, shall be en-,
titled to prescription right in the pur-
chase of one quarter section, to include
the improvement; and in the case Of
two or more settlers on the same QUAR-.
ter section, the first settler shall have
the preference. and the other shall be
allowed to enter elsewhere in the same
district; and 80 days shall be allowed
from and after the said 3oth day Of
June, 1888, for settlers on lands sur
veyed and prepared for public sale or
entry to prove their claims and make
payment therefore, according to the
prices established by this act; and the
ettlers on lands prepared for public
sale or entry, shall be allowed 80 days
before the opening Of the public sales,
to make the like proof and payment,
and shall be notified accordingly at the
proper time by the commissioners Of
/. the Geneaal Land Office.
| Mr.. Boenc of Indiana, Chairman of the Com
mit;ee on the Public Lands reported the following:
A Bill to grant presumption rights to settlers
| on the public lands.
t Be it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives ofthe u
nited States Of .4merica IN Congress
assembled, That every actual settler of
the public lands, who was in possession
on or before the first day of December,
eighteen hundred and thirty-seven,
and cultivated any part thereof in said
year, shall be entitled to all the bene-
fits and privileges Of an act entitled
i sAn act to grant pre-emption rights to
settlers on the public lands approved
May twenty ninth, eighteen hundred
and thirty; and the said act is hereby
i revived and continued in force two
years: Provided, That where more
than one person may have settled up
on and cultivated any part of ourquar-
ter section of land, each one of them
shall have an equal share or interest
in said quarter section, but shall have
no claim by virtue Of this act, to any
other land: find provided, al'cays
That the provisions of this act shall moi
, extend to any land to which the In
dian title has not been extinguished, OF
to any specially occupied or reserved
for town lots, or other purposes, BY
authority ofthe United Slater: .4nd
prorided further. That nothing here
in contained shall by construed to At
feet any Of the selections ofpublic land
, for the purpose Of education, the use OF
. salt springs, or for any other purpose
which may have been or may be made
by any State, under existing laws o
the United States
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

vicroRIA's SEAL.---The design for the new
grea, seal, which has been approved of by her
Majesty in Council, has on the diverse an e
ques,sian statue Of the Queen. attended by q
page, and had the following inscription round
he border:--y.Vic Del Grafia Briitannis-
run, Regina. Ficdi Deiensor." On the reverse.
the Queen seated on the throne in her royal
robes, and wearing the crown; in her right
hand is The sccptre, in her left The orb. Her
Majesty is supported BY two female figures.
Religion on one side and Justice on the other;
above is Gothic canopy, ard at the bottom
rs shield Of the royal arms, surnsnnied BY
the imperial crown. An embossed border Of
rose. ard oak leaves ei,circIe the whole.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

PROCLAMATION BY ". L. MAgEsRlE.--SVe
hare bar pQi into our hands the following pro
elam2iloa. Ii is a siroag temptation. The
lands 10 Canada are among The best il A,Eaeri-
CO.
We have also received an address by Mr.
Mackenzie. as "Chairinrn pro ten. Of the
Provinci1i Government Of the State of Upper
Canada giving detail eli iheir griesances.
and ealing upon people 10 rise End aid ilbe pa
iTioiic csase We shall soon ind space for IL
Detroit Morning Pest.
.PResLaMATIoS.--ao0 acres Of lie most val.
liable i.nds in Canada. viii be given 10 each
volunteer, y no may jsia the Pairioi forces bow
,, aEcaa,f=i on Navy Island. One hunared dol
lars IN specie will he given. payable on o. be.
fore The first OF May next. By order Of lie
PROVING al Government.
". l.. MAKENZ E.
Chairman pro- tenn.
Nayr Island. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1887.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
The Roehss.er Democrat Of The ed allsay.

The Rochester Democrat ct ihe "a III Say =
ATTACK OK Navy IsLasD.--A gentleman
direct from Lewiston, ipforms US that Govern
or Head passed up The river TO urge an assault
upon Navv Island. On Wednesday evening.
q heavy caononading was heard in ihe diFec-
ton ofihc Island. commencing at half pas! s.
and lasting some TWO hours during which
some two hundred guns were fired.
A gentleman who left LockPoTi sometime
yesterday, SAYS il was curFea'ly reported there
.ba, Sir Francis attempted 10 Lad on Navy Isl
ard The evening previous, ard failed. after ma
riag one boat. filed with troops. sunk.
We shall wall with Intense inseEesifor tuEih-
e. particulars.
4 gentleman from Cana5a--who has pro-
fessed bimsclfa loyalisi---arrived Yesterday,
ara states that two steamboats, filled with bn-
iish soldiers sailed foI Navy Island TO make
an attack, and that Gen. Van Rensselaer, sank
them with all or board. Healso states, that
| in Sandwich, London, SiErcoe. and Hamilton,
| ,here are nine hundred and fly prisoners IN
Jail, aad tina, in case no'hing more IS done By
The radicals, the gorernmea, will commence
an excessive hanging business next Monday.
. and ,hgs exhibit the tender merciss OF IaeiI
.MlLo I'D PARENTAL GOVERNMENT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-19

Field Of Jericho, Cole, Bellows, Hinman,
Fisk, French Of Brunswick, Wadsworth
Officers Of the House. - Luman Rublee,
Joseph L. Hatch, Martin S Brown. Lucas
M. Miller. Messenger.
Bills introduced and referred-By Mr.
Beardsley, in addition TO act constituting SUI
preme and county courts, TO judiciary com.
mit,ee by Mr. Chandler, to alter the name OF
Abel Cough,to general committee; by Mr.
Stevens, altering terms Of Chiucnden CO.
courts. 10 Judiciary committee. o,.
Resolutions--By Mr. Colby. providing
that the proceedings oil joint assemblies, ex-
cept the appointment Of justices Of the peace,
be entered upon the journals ofthe House !:
Mr. Dewey moved to erase the exception
accepted, and the resolution. on motion Of
Mr. Fullam, laid on the table. BY Mr. Cow
dy, for an inquiry relative TO Imprisonment
in cases ftrespass--adopted BY Mr. Beard,
sey. relative to premiums for agricultural
products-adopted.
Mr. Manser. Secretary OF civil and militia
~ affairs, appeared in the House, and pre-
scented the annual message OF his excellency
the Governor. which was read, and on mo.
ton OF Mr. Fairbanks, GOO copies were or
dered 10 be printed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-19

report Of the convassing committee, WINS a.
dopted
Mr. Fairbanks moved resolution for 500
copies ola directory--adopted. This vote
was subsequently, reconsdered, and resou-
ton from the Senate, for the same object,
was concurred in.
A resolution from the Senate, for county
conventions on Friday afternoon, and for a
joint meeting Of both houses on Saturday of.
tcrnoon to elect county officers, was agreed TO.
MI Sleeper offered resolution, providing
for one daily newspaper to be furnished to
the members-rejected.
Mr. Hopkins offered resolution, to furn-
ish members ono daily and three weekly
newspapers. OF their equivalent, to be selec-
ted by the members and paid for out of the
contingent fund Mr. Field Of W. objected
that the resolution was no, in ORDER which
objection was sustained by the chair. Mr.
Goodule moved to reconsider the vote rejec-
ting Mr. Sleeper's resolution-agreed to,
when Mr. Hopkins moved to amend that res
olution by substituting the one proposed by
himself Before the question was taken.
The Senate came in. and both Houses, in
joint convention, received the report Of the
canvassing committee, in substance, as fol-
lows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-19
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.
From walton's Daily Journal.
Thursday, Oct. i.

thursday, OcI IL
Both branches of the Legislature assem-.
bled at the state house, pursuan, to the
law of the state, ut 10 o'clock, and the iol-
lowing proceedings ensued:
SENArE-Tlis honor the Lieut.. Cover
mol took the chair as President, and, after
prayer by Rev. b. w. Smith, called the Sen
ate to order. All the members produced
credentials and were sworn as Senator's
On the nominations Of the President the
following Senators were appointed on the
canvassing committee tojon from the House,
viz. Messrs. Robinson, Jones, Kitrdge, Ed.
son, Swift, Short, Chiuenden, Goodwin,
Hubbell, Allen, Haywood, Harvey, Young.
On motion of Mr. Briggs, the Senate pro-
ceeded to the election Of its officers for the
session The following were appointed
B. w. Smith, Chaplain.
Norman Williams, Secretary.
VIM Weston, Assist Secretary.
Isaac w. Riker, Sergeant at Arms.
Charles G. Upham, Assist. Door Keeper.
Resolutions-By MIR Steele. assigning
Friday next, for nomination of officers, pass
ed by Mr. Briggs, providing for furnishing
the Senators with papers during the session,
two daily and two weekly. Propositions to
amend were rejected, and the resolution
passed by Mr. Converse, providing for the
printing Of u Dictionary for The use of the
SENATE Mr. Young offered a substitute
which was accepted, and the resolution, af.
ter amendment providing for GOO copies for
both houses, passed.
On motion OF Mr. PieTpoint, the Governor
was informed of the organization Of the Sen.
ate and of its readiness TO receive any com
municaton he might please to make.
On motion of Mr. Hubbell, the rules of the
last session were adopted as the rules of the
Senate until others are adopted
On motion Of Mr. Pierpoint the House
were informed Of the organization of the
Senate and the appointment Of canvassing
On motion of Mr. Ranney, the Senate pro.
ceeded to the appointment Of committee on
Rules. Committee. Messrs. Briggs, Pier.
point and Hubbell-Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
members having met, the House was called
to order by John l. Buck, Esq the assistant
clerk, and the required oath was administer
ed---when
On motion OF Mr. Fairbanks, the House
proceeded 10 the election OF Speaker pro
tem.--Solomon Foote Of Rutland was nomi-
mated by Mr. Fullam. and Paul billing.
ham jr. Of Waterbury was nominated by Mr.
Field of Wilmington--and the ballot result
ted in the election Of Hon. SOLOMON
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On motion Of Mr. Miner, ordered, that the
rules of the last session be adopted as the
rules of the House for the time being.
On motion OF Mr. Miner, ordered ,ha, the
Senate be informed by member, of the or
ganization oftbe House; and Mr. Miner was
appointed to perform this service
On motion of Mr. Bradley of Burlington.
ordered that his Excellency the Governor
be informed, by message, Of the organiza-
ton OF the House; and Mr. Bradley was
appointed TO perform this service
On motion Of Mr. Dillingham; the House
proceeded to appoint. on nomination by the
chair, committee OF three members from
each county, to join the committee of the
Senate, to canvass the votes for Governor,
Lieut. Governor and Treasurer when the
following gentlemen were appointed and
sworn.
On motion of Mr. Hopkins, resolved that
the speaker be requested 10 adopt the prac-
tice, usual in other Legislative bodies. of an.
pointing tellers in all elections BY ballot
On motion of Mr. Kellogg. resolved, that
II is the duty, as well as the privilege, of the
House, to seek the Divine blessing on its
deliberations and that the speaker be reoues
ted to invite the officiating clergvmen of
Montpelier to attend the House, in rotation,
as chaplains.
On motion of Mr. Miner, ordered, tina,
when the House adjourn il adjourn to o.
clock, P. M.-Adjourned.
SENATE 3 o'clock, p NJ The Senate
eoncnrred in the resolution from the House.
assigning 3 o'clock this afternoon as the
hour for joint committee of both Houses to
receive the report of the canvassng com.
mittee.
Resolution, by Briggs, instructing the
committee on the Judiciary to report a bill
aboiishing imprisonment for debt passed
unanimously.
Alter meeting in joint assembly for recev.
ing the report of the canvassing committee,
- Adjourned
HOUSE. Afternoon, communication
rom the President of the Senate. announcing
the appointment Of Secretaries of that body
was received and read.
On motion of Mr. Miner resolution for a
joint assembly this afternoon, to receive the