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Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

Fur TRADE OF THE NoRTH. Mr. Austin
]. Raines, who has had much experience in
the hunting and trapping business, SO extern
sively carried on by Missouri, with Santa Fe
and the borders of the Rio del Norie, furnish
es the following Interesting view Of the trade,
in a letter TO Col. Drenner Of Arkansas
"Havlng for some years past, been actively
engaged in the trade carried on from ST. Lou
lis. Missouri, to Santa Fe, Mexican Republic,
and from thence to Chihuahua, and lately hay.
ing made an expedition from the frontier Of this
state almost 10 the Rio del Norte, Tor the Riv-
err of the North ] am induced to believe that
safe and convenient route might be had from
the frontier Of your state TO the city of Cbihau.
hna, making the distance shorter by eight hun
dred miles, than from St. Louis to this point.
chihuahua contains population of $4,000
souls, and is the capital Of the state---t is the
great mining district of the northern states, and
not less than S2,000,000 of specie is yearly
taken from this region in exchange for our IA
brics. Tho trade carried on from the Atlantic
to this point is done entirely by our country
men, and transportation conducted on pack
mules a distance Of 300 miles. This place
being the halfway house between the Allan
tic and Pacific oceans, is it not, therefore, OBJ
vious that should road be opened from your
state to this point, that large portion of this
trade would be brought to your state. The
country that this road would pass through
would be Of less danger TO the traders than that
from st. Louis to Santa Fee, as the northern
Indian. always assemble in large numbers on
the plains in the spring and the summer, to
hunt and depredate on their enemies; whereas,
through this southern route, you would have
to pass through no Indians, except those that
inhabit the country. The advantages result
ing to this route from trade with your neigh
bors, the Mexicans, are such that your Wis
dom should take immediate steps to advance
its execution, and that without delay.
81 have sketched out from almost actual OBJ
servation, the following route, which pre-
sent 10 you, believing it will be Of some adj
vantage to you, should this matter progress
farther. Theroad to begin at this place, from
thence to Fort Towson, cross Red River; from
thence south Of west TO the Trinity river in
Texas; from thence on the same line, to the
waters of the Brazos, up that river about 40
miles; from thence due west to the Pacos, (thls
is a stream that rises in the mountains Of SAM
ia Fe, and empties its waters in the Rio del
Norte, in latitude about 42d NJ; from thence,
on line I'd south Of west, to the Riodel Nolte;
and from thence due west 10 Chihuahua. This
route would secure to the trader, water, wood,
and game, so essential to the ful6lment Of its
execution. The distance from this point TO
Chihuahua cannot exceed one thousand miles
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

A French paper relates that an oil retired OFF,
Ger, living at Sain:ss in the Charents Infurciuse
l,tey fell mio a Ie,hargy, which lasted long time.
He was believed to be dead, and preparations
vera made to bury him with military honors. He
was, however, fortunately awakened by the firing
OF the platoan over his gaze, which took place be-
foe tn. coffin was covered with earth and he made
lrenendol; uproar! The coffin was opened to
what was .he matter, and the Old officer crawl
ed ont, and walked home. Boston Times.
This was beaten by tn. case of rich old codger
in tbs city, rot long since lie fell into e,har-
~, was believed t. be dead, and preparations were
made FOR the funeral. A young lawyer was hired
10 deliver enlozy over the coffin at tn. hous. OF
the deceased. before the procession was 10 move
and in hope ola liberal donation from the exccu-
tor, he laid on the virtues thick. The old fellow
was walked by the bawling Of the speaker, in the
midst of his fines, fights of fauery; and, indig-
uanr at such prostitution OF praise, he cren out
s.Aars an internal Hsr' The lid of the coffin be-
ing open, he popped up, and at oncs compartments
ing his sltuation supposed that his relatives we're
in conspiracy ,ohastcn his departure, for the sake
ofhis cash. He accordingly leapcd out oithe cof-
fin in great wrath, rin 10 the well-known corner for
his god-heaacd cane, and using it with vigorous
arm and hearty good viii, soon cleared his house
ofthe mourners. Their bowling under the shower
Of the old mans blows, was enough to make one
think himself in the mds, of AN hsiatc funeral.
Philad. Legel.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
Notice.

ltAME into my Enclosure Ia mile ives, Of Du
~ Baque, in September last, Three Head Of
Cattle, having the following marks :-Onc two year
old Steer, of brownish color, somewhat grayish a
bout the eyes, rounded hor,s, crop off the right
and slit in the left ear, small star in his fore
head and few white spots on his hind quarters;
another of same age, Of brighter color, with ona
fore leg red and the rest white, tail patty and bel
~ all white, vida erect horns, with star in his
forehead, aua ears marked as the others; one two
year old heifer, all red and dark about the mouth
and eyes, cree. MONS, and is Of small size, both
earscropped. The owner may have 'hemby pay
ing HE charges.
MARY McDERM0TT.
Du Bu4ue, Jan. 81, 1888. 32-3tS
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
Five Stray oxen,

NAME into my enclosure in the month ofScpt.
" last, as follows :--onc brinde colored, or 8
years DID, one specklcd or pded red and white, and
other colors, marked in each ear ia form Of swa-
low-fork, 5 or years old; mostly white, with
red neck, no ear mark or Brand about 8 years
old two oil rad color, ono of which has a white
face and some white OF his back, about 6 years old
each, crop of the right car of The red oxen. The
owner is requested topay charges and take them
away. PEYION VAUGHAN.
Cedar Point, W. r. Dec. 80, 1897 2s-,f @
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
NOTICE..

NV L, the undersigned, Commissioners nppoin-
w ted by the Judge Of Probate of the county
OF D1 Buqie, To receive and examine the accounts
OF Edward White, deed. and tc make distributors
OF the debts among the cgedirsss hereby notify the
creditors of said estate that we will SIT ut our Of
hce in the town OF Dl BIqia the l7th, 18th, and
l9th inst. for tae purposes aforesaid. All persons
having claims snins said estate, wil present ther
accounts dolly authenticated at that time.
=. >. WlLSoN,t conm,,,
w. LEWIS, eo"''" ~
Jan. 10, 1888, 3O-!t
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
NOTICE.

"HEREAs, Alexander w. McGre.or, of
w Davenport, Du Buque, Co. is in posses
sion of the following negotiable note
"S3Oo.uo Burlington, Nov 90, 1898.
"Ihirty days after date, promised to pay A.
lexander w. McGresor, OF orler, the sum of three
hundred dollars for value received
(SignsO JOHN WILSON'S
And 10 which note the following stipulation is APP
pended, owit:
"l'he above note is not given in consideration
of any account said McGregor may have against
me up 20 this date for professional service neither
on any settlement between him and /, bat the ac-
counts shall stand unsettled" The public arc here
BY notified that shall not pay said note, as il was
irau9nlently obtained and is without consideration
They arc also warned against receiving any no,c
OF the above anoint; as the stipulation appended
TO the note may be torn of.
JOHN WILSON, ofStephenson, III.
JAN 30, 1898. Silt
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
NOTICE.

A LII persons interested, are hereby notified,
~. that the undersigned has been appointed Adj
with thewill annexed, Of the estate oil
Matthew Cullen, deed. Persons having claims
against said estate, will presen, the same accord
ing 10 law, and those indsb,c, 10 the estate will
make payment to the subscriber without delay.
MICHAEL RILEY, Admir-,
With the will annexed.
Jan. %, 1888. 32-3,
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
NOticc.

liAME to the farm of James M,Cabe. ,;y;ncF
~ near Carlport, in Du Buquc county, o., the lst
of June last, three stray Oxen. Marks-one red
stag FIVE years old, one pidei brown with dropped
hons, five years old, one red and white spcsssds
steer, blind Of thu left eye, Ave years old. Any
person owning said cattle caa have them BY proving
property and paying charges. 4. & 's :ss y {
JAMES McCABE. "
ca,por,, Dec 20, 1897. ss-sf i.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
administrator notice.

ETAVING taken out letters Of administration
on the es,a,e of Edward Curan, decd, all
persons having cla, against said estate, are re-
questnd present them, properly authenticated, for
and those ind b,ed, arc requested to
make payment Immediately, as am anxious 10
settle up he affairs of the estate as soon as possible
PATRICK FINN,
Admir- of,he estate ofEd'wd. Cur. IN deed
Du Buque, JAN &, 1898. 21-st
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
GIVE US A CALI,

USf received is<sddition to our former stock,
~ an assortment of FALL AND WINTER
GooDs, consisting in pat, as follows:
lai,coes. Giaghams, Domestics, Linseys, Flaa-
neis, Jeans, Merinos, Worsted and Yarn Hose,
Hardware and Cutlery, Brt.aaia, Glass and
Stone Ware,
READY EIAID5B DI,DsTEInyq3.
Boots and Shoes CT all kinds, Ladies' Morocco
and Prnnele Boots, Prunac, Kid and Satin Slip
!. ncFs, together with good supply of GROCERIES
Of all kinds.
Az 0--l00 bbls SUPERFINE FLOUR. all
Of which we will sell chap for Cash or Lead.
MATTOX &, MARKLE.
Du BInue. NV. Is. Cliff
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

PaE-EMPTIoS.---In our paper to-day will be
found copies of the bills introduced in Con-
gress granting Pfe-Enption rights to actual
settlers, and graduating the price Of Public
Lands. Tie passage Of these bills is demand
ed by the interests Of actual settlers on the
Public Lands ia most Of the Western States,
and Of tho entire population Of the Territory
west Of the river. The friends Of these mea-
suEes will press their passage, and but little
doubt prevails in their minds Of success.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
To the Editor of the Nashville Union.

SRA itiehd il Nashville has SAINT ME the Re-
publican Banner Of the 18Th lust. in which is cor
tanned the following .taemen,:
THEPEEs1pEST AND Ex-PaEslpENr.-s'I'h old
chiei is SAID to have lost all hope Of Mr. Van BIZ
rem success III threading in theoot-Steps OF his IL
usslous predecessor" An intelligent, and RESPONSE
pie correspondent communicates the fact. that o.,
ms recent visit to Nashville, General Jackson re-
marked, that .Hr. Van Buren's Administrations.
must go do'cn; that he knew that 50 soon as .fr.
V. B called Congress together il September. and
thereby admitted that he might possibly be wro,g.
his fate was sealed; il he had refused to coaye,n
the extraordinary session, he would not now be in
the minority. Bat, said he, although the Presj
dent must go down, he viii fall in glorious cause
We do no; pretend to give the exact words said tn
have been used on the occasion referred TO, bu,
have stated the substance Of the remarks.,
This is one of the many fahrications which have
been made and circulated by those who control this
paper, with the hope of preudicing nv character
IN the estimation OF my countrymen. Neither du-
ring my late visit Nashville, nor any other occa-
sion, have used any remarks which can Justify
such statement. 1t ascribes TO me opinions that
lnevcr held, and fears that never entertained |
never for 4 moment harbored the thought that the
administration OF .Mr. Van Buren, would not be sue
cessful. All his official acts manifest his date.m-
nation to conform his administration TO that con-
s'ruction OF the constitution which has ever been
claimed and sustained by the republican party.
thus lar he has shown, in my judgment that he has
taken principle for guide, and aims at no other
object butt public good. lis therefore, not pos
sbe that could have used any language respects
ing him which could create doubt in the mind of
any ono as to my confidence in his future success
1t is with regret that feel called upon 10 notice
the illusions OF press which has been so generally
Characterised by disregard oftruth, and in respect
to myself, b. the most gross calupny. As it init
mates, however in this instance, that it has the
thority of respectable aud intelligent correspond
ent, | have felt myself warranted in making this
communication on the subject, III order that the
public may not credit the Misrepresentation of my
feelings and views. II the editors themselves are
not this correspondent, it is expected that they will
name him, aud the time when, and the place where,
and before whom, in Nashville, the alleiged con-
versation was held.
ANDREW JACKSON.
Hermitage, Dec. Dist, 1897
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
EArlickerbosker Magazine.

'ESisE subscriber having been requested TO act
a as Agent for this highly popular work, will re-
cci'e subscriptions and forward the nam,>s Of per-
SONS who may wish the same. The tcrms are
I'VE dollars per annuni, or three dollars for six
honths--the money in all cases TO be paid in adj
vance. Specimen numbers can be seen AT the Of
flee of tic Iowa News.
Dec. 8. JNO. B. RUSSELL.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

The river continues open, and a little ice
running. We understand that it is closed at
Prairie La Port, eight or nine miles above
Csssville. The ground is covered with snow
70 the dept Of about two inches---,he prospect
for better sleiging is pretty bright, snow falll
ing little occasionally.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

We have no further accounts Of the doings
Of the Legislative Assembly. The members
are daily expected home.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

The delay in the mails has prevented us from
'ecsisiag our Washington papers, consequent
y we can gather but few items Of the proceed
ings Of Congress. A similar resolution to that
Passed BY the House of Representatives in re-
Iation = Abolition petitions, passed the Senate
BY vote of ~ TO 20.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

REDUCTION on POSTAGE RATEs.--We are pleas
ed TO see that me- 2emcat haspsan made III Con
gress, having reference to reduri;3n y me eN'st
Ing rates of postage. The annexed resolutlu on
the subject was passed by the house of representa-
tives on Friday LAST, and although it proposes only
4 measure OF inquiry, hope that the results Of
that inquiry Will be such TO satisfy the commit
tee AID Congress of The propriety Of reducing the
rates, SO that while the post Office department is
fully sustained III vigorous operation, Oh a scale
commensurate with the existing wants Of the cow
try, there may be no arg. plus revenue a; the
end Of tha year. The late annual rapor, of the
post master general dscloses the fact that after cx-
pending the Of $780, l7 Is in defraving the
charges OF the department, there yet remained
balance Of S757, 20SS4. This is certainly an u,-
necessarily large surplus, and Congress owes il TO
the paople, and especially TO the mercantile por-
tion of them,to relieve them ofthe postage tax to
the extont which will prcvons IN. accumulation OF
money in the department.
On motion of Mr.. !.oomis.
Resolrrd, That the committee or the pos, Office
inquire into, and report, to the expcdiency ofre-
ducing the rates Of postage 70 the lowest amour,
thai viii enable the post Office department 10 s,is-
tain itself also, as to the cxpedency OF haYng the
expense Of transmitting such portions Of the mails
as is comprised of free parc-ls, be annually egi-
mated by the postmaster general, ana paid out of
the general treasury of the United States
In the house Of representatives, on Friday last,
Mr.. w Cost Johnson got lease to have the follow
ing resolution printed, intending hereafter to call
itup:
Rcs1lrci, That a committee Of one from each
stat. be appointed By the chair to inquire into the
proprey of reporting bill to appropriate, for the
purposes off school academies and the purposes
o. education, an incrcassd portion of the public
lands for III. benefit ofathe s,ases and territories.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

LAucHAsLE.---The Alton Telegraph halls
the change Of hands and principles which the
Miners Free Press has undergone, as auspi-
eious TO the best interests Of the Tenitory!!!
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
LIME FOR SALE.

VIE Subscriber respectfully informs the citi-
Il zons Of Du Bu1u. and tho mining country,
that ne has now on hand, and will constantly keep
a sufficient quantity, Of good Lime for tho use Of
the country.
NICHOLAS CARROLL.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
stray Cattle.

Stray Cattle.
HNAhEN UP, bs tine subscribsi, at his resi- :
Il dence OH Dodge Braach, in Do Bugue coua-
y, about five miles south of the tom of Du Buque,
one Black Cow, with crop of the left car and a
crop and split in the iighi, and Cali, with crop
oil tho left car. The owner is requested to pay
charges and take aaid cattle away.
TtiOS X. BRASIlEk.
Dec. l6, 1887. 25-3t
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

Fountain Bluff, Aug. rs, 1897 1y13
A LARGE lots Of Bedsteads, jus. rsc'd, and
"a for sale by [oe:l4l +. LOCKWOOD.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
WE have appointed GEO. L. NIGHT
w GALE our agent, to settle up the old
business Of JOHN REGAIN e. Co. We would
earnestly request those who are indebted to us,
to call and settle their accounts with him with
out delay, he alone being authorised 10 receive
the same. JOHN REGAIN,
JOHN CUNNINGHAM.
Du Buque, Jan. 6, 1888. 29-2m.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

Mrs. ARK BENTON, mother Of Col Benton,
died ia st. Louis on the Sd inst. aged so years.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

WOODCHOPPERS WANTED.
He III. GEAR will contract for chopping four
j. h to five hundred cords of WOOD, OIL the
Mississippi, near the rete DIES Mosty river, if APP
plications are made soon.
Galenn, Jan. 6, 1898 29-2m
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27

Settle your Accounts.
DEING DESTROYS of lqudatng my accounts, c,-
I'D pecially those of more than one years s,unti-
ing. hereby Request, all persons indebted, call
and make a settlements and those WHO have ne
counts agains, me, are likewise requested to exhib
it the same for settlement. II. ii. GEAR
Galeha, Jan 6, 1888 29-2m
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-01-27
Save your Rags.

TLEAN linen and cotton RAGS, will be re-
" ccived at II. IL. Gears Store, in exchange
for Goods, a, the rate of five cents per pound 10.
WHITE, and three ceatsper pound for coLoREp.
Gaena, Jan. G, 1898. 20-2m.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-15

In reference to the statements repeated go
often by Wilson Shannon, that the Banks
have forty millions of dollars of government
funds locked up in their vaults" the editor of
the Journal and Register proves by public doc
uments that the amount due from them March
2e, 1888, was but S5,O0O,OO0 almost every
cent of which has been amply secured and will
be paid in October. Ha
is the "native born" ignorant, or does he
willfully misstate?
1t is not little curious to note how extreme
" anxious the Locos are for the funds of the
Government deposited in banks, while they
seem to manifest little or no concern for the
thousands upon thousands which have. been
lost by their two 'egged sub-Treasurers. The.
reason is, we suppose, that the latter are re-
guarded as the legitimate ''spois Of victory"
III ;5sssssss--is--..+ ssss-i-.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-15

1t is all joke, and we cannot persuade our
selves that it is any thing else than mere joke,
the running of Wiising Shanning by the tories
for Governor. Only think of it, in October
1859, they the tories were beat, 5000 votes; IN
November, 5000 votes; in October 1887,
greater number; every State in the Union that
held an election since, with few exceptions,
has given majority for the Wings, and now
think of running Leatherwood lawyer, IN OPP
position to old Farmer Vance, tor Governor;
Why it's all a joke-a mere farce. Inc oi1
Farmer will distance him so far, that ne VIII
never be thought ofagain, and as the last tory
candidate, Mr.. Baldwin, will be forgotten, ana
suffered to remain in state of "retiracy" the
balance ofhis life.-Zanesville Rep.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-15

Who ARE FOR SPECIE PAyMENTsi--The
Wing press of Ohio have received the newsof
the resumption Of specie payments by the
banks Of this State, with the liveliest feelings
Of pleasure. They were opposed to the sus-
pension-they resisted the measure which
caused the suspension--it is natural and con-
sistent that they should rejoice at the termina-
tlon of the evil. 1t is not SO with the Locofo-
CO papers. The banks have not received an ap-
proving word from them--they have manifest
ed no pleasure at the resumption--they contIn-
ue to denounce the Banks---and worse than all
they are at work to destroy the confidence ofthe
People in the ability of the Banks to sustain
themselves in their efforts to resume! This
also IS natural. The Locofocos precipitated
the suspension--they were the authors of the
mischievous measures which led to the de-
rsngement Of the currency--and they rejoice
with il-concealed malignity and triumph at the
failure Of the banks! i
Who, then, are for specie paymentsl
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-15

CHRISTIANITY IN CHINA. A letter from e.
Petersburg, dated June %, says---sWe learn
from Pekin, where mission from the Geek
Church of Russia has existed from the tiins OF
Peter the Great, that upwards of 500, 900 Ci-
nese have embraced Christianity, and there Is
every reason to believe the persecution 20
Christians was on the point of ceasing. The
Emperor himself is said to have studied Chris
tanity, and to hold it in respect, while at his
accession to the throne Christian blood was
frequently made to flow. The rigorous laws
against Christians now exist only on paper,
and their execution is intrusted to such Man
darns alone as are favorable to the Christians.
The law of 1855, although in terms applying
to all Christians, was directed solely against
the English, of whose political influence the
Emperor began to be afraid. There are IN
China several vicariats, whose chiefs are to De
found at Pekin, Nankin and Macao"