Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-03

W. Joxrs, tina. it is quite probable new post
mute lsv will be passed at the present ses-
.ion Of Congress. The Colonel expresses
wish that tho people will take the matter into
confederation, and send on petitions for the
establishment Of such new routes, and increase
Of those at present in operation as may be nc
cessary for the convenience of the people Of
the Territory.
Cispumstanced az we are, this is subject
Of the highest consideration to the people of
,Ae Territory, and especially the citizens Of
the Iowa District. Every one has more or
less felt The Inconvenience arising from want
Of proper mail facilities on the west side ofthe
liver, during the past session Of the Legisla-
i've Assembly, and an Inconvenience too, that
should prompt each individual to use every
exsrtion in his power 10 remove, and have our
country placed in that situation which, from
II, population and business, it 10 entitled. The
preat increase Of population on the west side
Of the river for the last few years, may be Ia
ken as conclusive evidence that routes estab-
,;shed at the commencement Of contracts which
.sxnired on the 30th December last, are INSULT
Gent for the present wants Of the country, and
every days experience proves that they are
becoming less efficient; therefore we need not
look TO far distant period hence when the es-
,,blishnent Of line of four horse post coach
20 will be required for the transportation of the
mail, and yield great income to the depart
tnsnt.
=, At present there is line Of stages running
from Burlington to Davenport tri-weekly, and
vet from that place to this, we have only
horse mail, weekly by the contract, and this
often fails, owing to the inefficiency of the
mode Of conveyance. Every account states
shat portion Of the mail is left, at different
pisces on the route, :or the cause above stated
We hope the people will take the matter IN
to consideration, and agree upon the best p'ar
tobe recommended, for the establishment 9
routes, hold public meetings and petition Con
gress to ihateHect.
As the Department has now large sum al
command over and above its wants, to be ex
Pcnded in the establishment Of routes, and
knowing the industry and zeal Of our Delegate
10 addition to the disposition of the head Of thu
Department, we are confident that our prayer.
would be granted, we would urge the people
10 actien.
The Legislative Assembly adjourned on the
Goth ult. after session of seventy-dve days
TO meet in Burlington in June next, to appor-
ton the representation among the several coun
ties in the Territory according to population
We are unable to give correct statement o
what has been done, but we hope by mex
week to be able to publish the list Of acts pass
cd. This county has been divided into several
new ones, the boundar Of which we are una
BE to give.
A committee consisting Of Messrs. Vine
yard, Mcknight, Childs and Cox, were ap
pointed to investigate the affairs Of the Mi
ners' Bank of Du Buquc. Bills Incorporating
Banks at Burlington and Racine passed both
Houses.
Tho case Of Alexander w. McGrcgor was
laid oyor till the next session Of the Assembly
IN Consequence Of the absence Of witnesses OH
ahe part Of Mr.. McGregor.
PATsscx QuIoLEY, one Of our Represents
tives In the Legislative Assembly, as will b
seen by his remarks in the House and letter t.
tho Speaker, resigned his seat in that body
Yseviexs to its adjournment, for reasons there
in se. forth. We can but unite with the Bur
longton Gazette, in the following remarks con.
corning his resignation, and believe the senti
menss would b responded TO by largo ma
jsfi.y ofthe citizens Of the county he had tn.
honor 10 represent. So far as we can learn, III.
course Of Mr.. Quigley has met with the entire
appreciation Of the people, which is the great
est reward Of public servant:
1--WE part with Mr.. Quigley with regret
He was worthy representative of his coun
y; and We cannot but hope that his constitu
snts, whom he has served with so much indus
Try, zeal, fidelity, and ability, will again re-
turn him 70 member Of tho House; where
those qualities and his manly, independent
and fearless course, greatly promoted their in
tsSests. and the interests Of the Territory &c
nesally.
1--WE have been witnesses Of Mr.. Quigley'
course, both the last session and this, an,
eandidly state. without meaning TO disparag
or detrset from the merits Of others.) that n.
maain either brsnsh ofthe Legislature. brough
iate The services Of bis constituents more in
dustsy. zeal, and more fidelity THAI he, an,
ssw, IL any, more ability"
Remarks Of Mr.. QuIoIEY on resigning his sea
in the House Of Representatives:
MI. 0PsAxsR--In consequences Of the dis
grsesfal scene which took place yesterday .