The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-18
RASCALITY.

In the sale OF the Beaublen reservation
at Chicago, there was a disposition
manifested among the citizens to permit
Mr.. Beaubien to purchase the lots on
which he had resided for the last 20 years,
without competition, and at noml-I
nal price. Sympathy for his situation, as
well as kindness to his family. dictated
this course. Mr.. Beaubien, accordingly
bid for the property he occupied; but
there was found one man in the commu-
nifty, willing to take advantage of the cir
cumstance,- to render, so far as in
him lay, this aged citizen and family,
houseless and homeless! That individu-
al is said to be ]. H. COLLINS. He Of
fered trihing bid, but it was higher than
! that of Mr.. Beaubien, and the government
agent declared it accepted. A meeting of
citizens of Chicago expressed their deep
indignation at this actin such resolu-
! ton as this:
.sResolved, That the man who would
thus render houseless and homeless, an
aged man with large family, who has
spent the best part Of his life in the will
derness, in conflict with the savage for
the protection of our frontier, and in pro-
: ,,,;hing for the decline of life, deserves
now he execraticc.a. Of all honest men, and
should be adnonishcd of the Cans which
retribute justice may have upon his own
old age
The sales have been completed. "The
Frcnchman,' as attorney Butler says, has
! been ruined-the agent of government
has. returned to Washington-"orde'
re;gns IN Warsav. "-Sangamo Jour.
The New York Gazette states that Mr.
John L. Stevens. who has given the pub
lie four most entertaining volumes Of his
travels in Egypt, &c. and in Europe, has
been appointed special agent to the gov
i eminent of Central America--the office
to which the late Mr. Legget was appoint
ed, and which was left vacant by his
i death. The New York Commercial
j says:--:sThe nomination Of Mr. Stephens
must give satisfaction to the country and
i his friends--we hope to himself. The
public will expect two rich volumes when
he returns-including some account o
the stupendous architectural ruins existing
| in the little known region he is about Wis
J, ting" The government deserves credi
}, for the manner in which it is aiding sci
ence and letters through its appointments
to foreign agencies. These appointments
are a fit medium for the encouragement
of scientific and literary pursuits, wher'
: orr talented citizens desire to follow then
| into foreign land. 1t was but the othe
!. day that respectable young gentleman
, of Baltimore, who was about visiting tn
: continent to prosecute the study Of music
: Of which he is a professor, was selecte,
t by the government as bearer of dispatch
e es to one of our ministers. This favo
Il and encouragement will rebound much t
: the benefit of literature and science.
e TIE BANK AND LEAD WAR.-Th
d controversy which commenced in Galen
:, on the subject Of theFcharge made that tn
It State Bank was trading in Lead, has ez
e tended to St. Louis; and the papers ther
It are much occupied with it. The editc
n Of the Republican has taken sides for Il,
J. Bank; while its correspondents, and
g the other editors of the city, make VIZ
g upon him. When all the smoke is clea
a, ed away we may have something to sa
on the subject. At present, there are con
J. batants enough in the feld.--Sangan
RI Journal.
e Ladies' Car.-The National lntelllgel
r. Ger says:-."We noticed at the railroad d
!, pot in this city, few days ago. ne
n and splendid car, lately put upon the trat
a between this city and Baltimore, for t
lie conveyance and accommodation of the
n dies, and such gentlemen as have ladi
n. travelling along with them. At one end
81 the car there is a private apartment for Il
leI exclusive use of the ladies. lti elegar
ne " curtained, and carpeted, and has sple
m did mirrors attached to it. In addition
as these comforts and conveniences, the
On is also provided with a female attendal
I'd We understand that two cars OF this de
pc cription have lately been provided Tor t
wv accommodation Of ladies travelling !