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Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
GAlENA. October lG. laI3.

The great extent and general character Of
the mineral region, its important advan'orcs
in soil, climate, and navigation, together with
the universal desire Of the people, appear to
render it advisable that the mineral lands
should be disposed of to permanent settlers,
.(nnd the prescription rights should be granted
10 the present occupans.) in which event the
country would be Immediately and densely set
tied with a population which would give con-
fdencc and security to the frontier settlements.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

scorn all your protestations. You could
not have wounded them in more ten
der spot. What, to travel all the; way
TO Wisconsin for husband-endurc
the suspense of courtship---undcrso
the gibes Of cnvious ratings of their
fellows up to the very evening OF mar
riage-and then to be deserted at the
very moment Of ccstatic anticipation!
Oh horrible!--Boston Pearl and Gal
l,xy.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

densely populated in. an unprecedented short
time, which can never take place while the
country is kept for the mineral alone, experi-
ence having proven that few hundred labor
ers can make a sufficient quantity of lead 10 o.
verstock the domestic market.
am, &c. r.. LEGATE.
Capt. I'd Art'y, on ordnance service.
+ Col. G. BoMFoRD,
Ordnance Department:
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
NOTICE..

TAME into the enclosure of tho subscriber or
" Oh the frs, day OF November, 1877, living on
Pleasant Creek, near Beilview, il, Jackson county,
three stray oattle-oao Steer, supposed to oa nino
years old this spring, mostly white, some black
specks on each side, smooth crop on each ear: an
other steer, supposed to be three years old mostly
white, with some black about the head and neck,
smooth crop Oh tins right ear; the other a heller,
supposed TO be three years Old, ola bgintlc color
with soma white about the belly and back, no arti-
ica marks, Only the right horn, on the point, lit
tie broken The ownsr Or owners a,ereauested to
prove property, pay charges, and take them, away.
ALEX. REED.
Belivicw, Jan. 90, 1883. 3l-n,
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

We hsverbesa favored (says tho Missouri
Argus) with the following extract Of ! le..el
addfessed 70 gentleman Of this city, dated
Lo,0e- Camp. on tie Kissini,,
FLoRIDA. 9Th Jan. 1888.
"As every storm is followed by calm, 80
the affair at Okechubbe has furnished me viii
the lsisnrs necessary TO make up this epistle.
Ills the frst in long time, and Igladly avail
myself oft 10 convey to you my feelings and
Yecollsciiops.
1.-THE battle you have heard Of. Let me
give you few details.--.The LIST, 4tb, and 9th
Regiments of Infantry, the Missouri VoIun-
teers, and forty Delaware Indians, the po-
sition from which / now write, on tho 23d De-
eembsr;s Davenport, Foster. and Thompsoss
commanding regiments. After passing the
hostile camp Of ALLIGATOR" we proceeded in
m easterly direction until the morning Of the
2Sth, when we captured Seminole brave.
ne Informed us than "SaIn JONES'" the Mico-
:ukee chieMsin, was encamped about miles
distant VIM two thousand Indians. witt, gnn,p
70 thelf hsads, determined 10 fight. The5ne
inf Of cattle gave strength 10 his sto1olonci
column was sccofdingly hslted. ssonned them
aysysSsmysebihg tho ohte, (
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
BOOk-YHSaaGc.y.

E. L. TURNBULL has Il Book Bilclcry con-
nectad wild, his Store, well supplied with Tools
and Binding Materials, and is enabled TO bind,
either parts, o. whole Editions of books on as rea
sonable terms as any il the Western Country. He
also has Ruling Machine attached TO his Bindc-
ry, and can Rule and Bnt, Blank books to any Civ
en- pattern, Cat the shortest notice.
ilordass thankfully received, aud promptly at
tended 10.
fF-Old Books Rebound.
Feb. 2, 1928. 49,
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

= W1SDIre.Up. The Washington D.
=. Observation-Disclosures saws. stock
holders Of the Union Bank of George
town have determined to wind up it,
Affairs, and that the Cashier has given.
not'ce that l2 per cent. Of the capital
would be paid to the stockholders 81
and after the a5thults .,., $500 q 81 s''i
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
GALENA, October 5, 1895.

: BY the sales Of the public lands which have
tahcn place in the mineral region, conflicting
interests have arisen, aPpTehend. can only
be allevlated by an entire sale of the mineral
and lmbered lands. The mineral lands on the
west bank Of the Mississippi river, which
were acquired by the treaty Of 1882, at Rock
Island, have been leased to individuals, who
have assumed the same attitude ana made
common cause in relation to the payment Of
rent.ead, as those on the cas-, bank of the riv.
er. Should any Legislation be made on the sub
iect Of selling the mineral lands, it would,
perhaps, be polite 10 include the whole, on
both BANKS of the river, that they may be dis
posed Of at the same time, and on like terms.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
GALrNA. January 25. 1895.

If all the advantages extended TO Tie people
engaged in mining are not sufficient induce
ments to them TO comply with the law, it viii
be vain to egisate on the subject, unless some
chccA is introduced. 1t would be absurd and
unreasonable to suppose that the Government
will be put to the obnoxious trouble of collect
ing the rent-lead RECOMMENDING suits for tina.
purpose.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

I5-The regular weekly meeting Of the Du
Buque Literary association will be held at
the Office of J.. +. Fai'Ss, Esq. on Tuesday
Evening next, at 6 o'clock. Subject under
consideration, '.The Admission OF Texas into
the Union" The meetings are al, public.
February "a, 1888. 3G-lt
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

N.Thc play-going people are referred to
our advertising columns for notice Of the per-
Torrance Of the Iowa Thespian Association
on Monday Evening next. Judging from their
prsviaus performance, and knowing the inter-
ssttaken BY those composing the play. we doubt
nstahst general satisfaction will be given. We
hops the Society may meet with that encour-
agement which the enterprise and exer.ions Of
ils msmbsrs merit, M I'LL s
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
NOTICE

s.oy gwen, to all whom it may concern
- u'at Thomas ). Taylor has no rnh. or ,n,,,o,.
y .or me, Or IN my nams, To naka,any contract,
ernsni, lar the delivery Of Lumber al, Or from
10y saw mif' situated on 1eis ,les Mor,s river: nor
mo-, Nc any engagement whatever ii my nane,
arS ,,n ~, acspunt, OF ior account Of said Mili---
~. '.al shall not recognise nny contract or A.
sresn'cnt made, Or which may b horaals, mad.
as aforesaid. - r. ~ At:rA ID
Galenn, Jan 80, 1888. 80,
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
Fol. Sale on Renf.

A LARGE and connections rev house. s,,.
- ale on Water street. in the tow of Du Dun.el
s ana nearly opposite VIM. pu'kes store. i. !,
1a a,, '0f boarding heisc, or for store and
QggiGLEy 81 BUTfERWoRrH 81
1879. t.4ytf
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
Notice.

rAME into my inc.o,u4e IA milo vast Of n,
~ Buqua, IN sepicmber last, Tires Head Of
Ia's,s, having The following marks :--Ona two year
ON o'eef, o q oFownish colo, somewhu, gtayis, a.
bout the eyes, rounded hons, crop of Tie right
aud slit III the left car, small star ii, his fore
head aud few white spots on hish;nl aaar,crs:
another OF same age, oil Brighter color, witt, ona
iora leg red anil the RS willie, taiparty aud b,
= all white, wide erect horns, witi, star Iii his
lofehaan, aud cars marked aathe others; ono two
year Old hc'ic;, all red, nnd daIs ahau; tina mouth
and eyes, erect hprhs, aad is of small size, bolh
enrseroppod. The owser may have ,hsmby pay-
los ,,e charges, KS 95jsf I'D ssS'f'
MARY McDER1iOTT. II
Du Dtqaa, Jan. q, 1888 $3.50
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

Joseph T.. Fales, James Tanning ana, Lo-
ting Wheeler, are recommended as candidates
for County Commissioners by
MANY VOTERS.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
iowa j NEWS $.
DU RUQUE, Saturday, February "a.
Cososrss.- Nothing Of importance has been

ConosEss.-N Nothing Of importance has been
done in Congress since our last. The Sub
Treasury Scheme is under discussion in the
Seaate. Mr.. Calhoun has shown himself de.
.eidedly as friend Of that measure.
The Mississippi contested election has a,
length been disposed Of in the House. Its frs,
decision repealed the resolution oflhe last ses-
sion declaring Messrs. Claiborne and Gholson,
members Of the twenty-ffty Congress. The
resolution giving seats TO Messrs. Pren,iss and
Word. on it, final passage, was a tie, the
Speaker gave the casting vote in the negative.
The matter will again be referred to the peo-
pie. when we hope they will return the old and
faithful members.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
JANUARY p6. 1929.
IIVIs w W. JVItCoVNV ~
President Of ne Senate.
OR,sAscr Orrrcr,

Washington. January 25, 1898.
SIR: In conformity With resolution of the
United States Senate, dated The 10Th instant,
! herewith transmit c,pies Of The correspon-
dence between Major Legate, late superin,cn.
dent Of the United States lead mines, on the
Upper Mississippi. a the property Of selling
the reserved lead mfrs in that region, toeeth.
er with such extracts from tho reports Of this
department as relate TO that subject.
have the honor to be-, ~
Very respectfully. sir, H.
Your obedient servant,
Gf fh G.. BOMFORD. Il
Colonel Of Ordnance
The Hon. j.. B. PolssErr.
---..----. Secretary Of War.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

4, EMBOSSED CASss;iNET1'S. ~
EJlEi WE'D per S. ~ S,nelter. i ease, FIN.
oosssd Cnsslnatts, NJ aud iasiioaahs =.
.c.s ior EsSslshohss yantal doss, which wi III IA
= SAiseh eyt. So FIX O.FEzkHXtf ss'a
sssA1 Il i03ls l.tf
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
ORpNAycr Opr,cr
Wnshington, January 2l. 1898.

Washington, January 25, 1888.
The foregoinh copies Of letters, and extracts
Of letters, are truly copied from the originals,
on file in this office.
GEORGE BOMFORD. ~
Colonel Of Ordnance.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

Mr.. TRoTTER, a staunch Democrat, has been
elected by the Legislature Of Mississippi. Sc
snator in Congress, to fill the vacancy coca
eisned by the resignation Of Mr.. Black. Mr..
T. has expressed his sentiments in favor Of the
Sub Treasury scheme, and against National
Bank.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

In so-day's paper will be found the proceed
inss Of meeting held in this place, for the
purpose ofsecuring further mail facilities. We
hepe that the people on tic routes named in
their proceedings will lend their aid in the &C.
complishment Of this object.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
NOTICE..
NOTICE..

N/AI ~ Ii .Ess.+-s
"A LII parsons interested, are hereby notified
IN that thsti'defsisnad hasb,aa appointed Ad-
ns,stFatof with thewill annexed, of the estate of
Matthew Cullah, deed. Persons having claims
aga said estate, will present Tia same accord-
ihs TO law, and those indebted 10 tbs es,tts will
MAKE paymcht TO the subscriber without dalay.gt
MICHAEL Riley, Admir-
Win the will annexed.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
EsECAST.,,VIuN
MEsSRS. a. Il. CARTER g. Co. of lNu,e
lvE hasten 10 announce 10 III, nnhl;c ,h,,

IN M ESSRS. A. Il. CARTER 6, Co. of Nu,ensz.
lVA hasten 10 announce TO iii, public that their
Isnenlaitb W pacanl OF an At Nv ,h.ir
late ClosS, a. T. WILKINS, Is hereby altoaethl
ef ana entirely ecaatad, ind that the estlv
rfHoast al Editors so.s h0ut tho Union who NAV
nave pupiished said Gard, TO pub!is, this their c
ca:atso'i OF tne en.ire Innocence of the saidsA
WiIHins. Inc teller Of the Planters, BANK has ,n;s
morning aisco'efed the amount missing, il, lie vault
OF INA said bank, whore il was specially t,eposted
oy ING SAID a. X. Wilkins, Gas he states on stbe
',oc ledSag) or the I'd Oct. Repeated dcm,,fl ana
search had been .nade in said Bank for tbe narca,
w't1ouf avati---a positive denial .s do;,siie wac
made again and again by the ofs.c .rs of Ina RAW
ana NC! u was under most up.,appy combinAt;o,, &C
circumstances, that the sa.d Messrs. Cartar &c q
,ssed me above placas,l, and have thus publiciv
o'.,iaaa an rnaocont with chargs Of the black,js
sul.. iney hors every efart will hs made 10 sira
.s 'os' eAtenslyc publication to .ils declaration
"i'lis innoc sncc. ellI s Ts's ~ ~ " --eNSt'1
pec. lSa7.-Jan. 70, 1897. s0-e. sitst
WILLIAM ROBERTSON, Teller II the.
Itanters' Bank, do hereby certify tho yepoat-
au neMahhs and denials rs stated above arc trie,I
anu tnat inc parcel ofmo,ey, after many noffrcsu.s
a. searches for tho same, was this morning acci-l
aentaIiy discovered il tho vault Of the Bank. The
neposiio was nada on the Cd Ociabcf, nnd tho ab.y
ssnce OF ms;lnsaadunl nn the special ,eiepositsr
book, is TO be attributed to the confusion and anxi
ETY. incident to the raging ofihc epidemic. ear
nesty join.wi,h McrsrssA. B. Garter 81 Go. In ya.s
guessing that publicity be give
ell ID the above.
95ad goa7 syaL ROBERTSON ,fsul,,e,,nps
Dec.i5 lS37-Jan. l3, 1888. l3Q-6t aa'iayA
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24
GALENA, Illinois, Jan. 10, 1852.

SIR: presume that Congress, at its pres.
ent session, will take measures TO dispose Of
the public land in this section of the country.
Justice and policy dictate that such an arrange
ment should take place with as little delay as
the circumstances Of the case will admit Of
The subject appears to me TO be one Of mpor-
lance, involving interests which require con-
sideration. Should such land as is not deem
ed mineral land be offered for sale, (indepen.
dent Of the difficulty Distinguishing between
those which are mineral and those which are
not mineral land,) the timber land. (Which is
li,nited,) would be liable to be disposed Of, in
such manner as to interfere with, and even
ruin, the mining interest. Should the timber
land be reserved for the use Of the mines, the
other land would be Of no value. Again, should
the whole be offered for sale, while the pres
|ent high tariff is laid on foreign lead, would ii
not give fictitious value to the lands, or i'm
pose on the Governments perpetual obligation
TO continue the tariff! On the other hand
should the tariff on foreign lead be repealed,
the mines would be abandoned. and the punt v
would be dependent on foreign supplies for the
article. For The interest of the Government, as
wellsas Of purchasers, and for the future har-
mony and prosperity ofthe country, it appears
that, when the land is brought into market, it
should be OFFERED INDIscRIMlSATELY, and
that liberal provision should be made for those
who occupy, Cat presently under the act of
Congress Of March Sd, 1907. and who have
been long paying rent to the Government.
am, &c. &c.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

The Legislature Of Tennessee have repealed
the law licensing iippling houses, and making
it penal offence, Enable, a, the discretion OF
the court, for any person TO retail ardent spir-
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

as The Adventurer, at Montrose, after nap
Sof.a few months, has walked up, and is to make
its semi-monthly appearance simultaneously
at Montrose and Commerce, H.. and profes.
scs to be an "Advocate Of Free Dscussion.'' or
in other words. to uphold the Abolition doc
trlnes. DR.. J. Galland is the proprietor; and
III we can guess with any degree Of accuracy.
1t will no. last long, as the doctor will find i,
rather sinking business.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

Capt. I'd Art'y g. Supt. U. 5. Id. NJ
Col. G. BoMroRp,
Ordnance Department.
Extracts of letters from Major T. c. Legatc TO
Colonel Bomford.

GALENA, October Is, 1882
Experience confirms me in the opinion, which
! have communicated to you in my former re-
ports, of the expcdiency and justice Of survey
ing and selling the mineral lands, and ofgrant-
ing presumption rights TO the occupants, under
the law ofMarch 8, 1907.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

The Express Mail was stolen at Illinois
Town, opposite St. Louis, by negro boy
He was pursued and caught before he had
time 10 open it.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

The Canal round the muscle shoals has late.
ly been completed, and boats now pass thro'
with ease.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

The Missouri Republican is mistaken in its
remarks on the Miners Bank Of Du Buque,
and as the editor no doubt wishes 10 do the
Bank justice, we refer him TO our paper of,he
10th inst. for the true position of matters, and
think it due both to the Bank and ourselves.
that the statement contained in the Republican
! should be corrected.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

ANArFAln or HONOR, between couple Of
fot-spurs ofGalena. was settled 10 the salts
faction Of both parties on the ice at the mouth
Of Fever River, on Tuesday morning last. The
thermometer stood at twenty degrees below
zero. and the parties twenty PAGES from each
other. Nothing danned, but determined to re-
pair every breach in reputation, these coura-
geous suckers took their positions. and at the
word Of command, with steady nerves took
their aim---one Of the pistols missed FIRE, the
bluffs Of the river echoed the deafening crack
Of the other, and horrible to relate. his anita
eonist-----went home without bloodslied!! The
firing man satisfied that he had shot at a CEN
.TLEMEs, worthy his confidence and fellowship,
left the field.
NE doafhiN jo0ss here" says the Galena
Gazette of tn: l4th inst. So it appears.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-02-24

!, Monday last was the day specified in the act
Of the Legislative Council dividing the county
of Du Buque, for the people to select Daven-
port or Rockingham as the seat of justice for
Scott county. Great interest was felt by the
friends of both places, and we are sorry to say
that It was so great as 10 induce men to use
the most unfair means for the selection Of Da-
venport. Men were engaged, who employed
conveyance and paid the expenses ofmen from
this county to 60 down and vote for Daven-
port. This is barefsced injustice, and should
never be countenanced by the Council. The
bona fide residents of the county are the ones
who should make the selection, and the only
selection which ought to be considered legal.
We understand Davenport received ma
jority of votes.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-13
CANADA.

By the extracts OF Intelligence relating TO Cana
da in another part of this paper it will be noticed
that the war has again opened apparently in earn
est and though there is less noise about it, there
NAV vet be more accomplished than last year. AS
70 this however, we of the States are left to sur
misses in the absence Of positive knowledge. -
There was SO much humbuggery last year in rela-
ton 10 battles fought and victories won, we shall
be less creduous respecting the reports from there
than G,rmerly The fresh outbreak has been an
tciputed by the principal men OF the loyalst ranks
for some tire, and excited the precauhon on 'her
part send out for an accession OF troops 10 Hrea
Britain, and they are now arriving at 0uepec'Sone
direct from gland, and others from military sta
tons at the West India Islands The MONTREAL
Tory papers boast of an armed force ready Tor I'M
mediate action OF l6, 600 men, which, perhaps may
be the true number: and they are well supplied
with implements of destruction, and scattered at
all important points in the Provinces, ready to strike
at a moments notice. Besides this standing force,
the militia are armed and prepared to cooperate
with them when necessary
The N. Y. Commercial, ii paper which is good
authority Canadian subjects, says that "a Gordon
of lodges has been formed all along the frontier
countless extending from New Hampshire 10 De-
troit The meetings of these lodges frequent,
and the members are bound by oaths of secrecy and
fidelity. The object is to wrest Canada from the
British Empire. The number of men already en-
rolled, is computed at very many thousands, and
the ramifcations of the Society believed to
tend even to Kentucky"
If this statement be true, some who will read tins
article knoao more about il than we can tell them;
and there are some incidental circumstances which
have transpIred tending to confirm it. Yet how
extensive and numerous is the combination, it is
impossible to conjecture; and il is equally uncer-
tain if it is their intention to commence seriously
at this time the accomplishment of the design of
such combination, if indeed exists A few
days or weeks will deveiope more fully the plans
and intentions Of those citizens of the Provinces
struggling 10 throw off the yoke of foreign domino
ten.