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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-27

I PosrAoE.-The subject Of reduction Of the
rate, of letter postage has excited much atten-
ton of late, and IL will probably be acted on by
Congress at the ensuing session. The example
ba, been Sc, by the British Government. Of re-
ducing the postage to very low rate. The
present charges in this country are very high.
and their can be but little doubt that they may
be much reduced without detrimsnt TO the rev.
enus Of the Post Office Department but to
what extent the reduction should be carried is
debateable question. A communication ap-
psared ia the Boston Patriot last week, in which b
the distance they are carried, is proposed for
single letters. Another writer. in the n. York
Even'g Post, thinks that ten cents is too high a
rate ia any case. He says" The unanimous
the plan Of a reduction on postage, has been in
favor Of establishing one uniform rate. with
out regard to distance. and nearly unanimous
has been the opinion in favor Of making this
rate two cents for letter weighing not TO ex-
ceed one fourth of one ounce.
The actual cost for freight for any increased
weight Of the mails will only be fractional part
Of one cent, on a single letter. for the longest
distance in the United States. The average
cost will not exceed two mills to zach letter.
consequently no difference should be made in
the rate of postage on account Of distance.
One Of the causes which make postage dear
is the fanking privilege. II costs half Of the
whole expense Of the post Office department TO
carry the letters and documents franked by gov
ernment officers and members Of Congress-
For my pan do not see why those who re-
cewe letters and pamphlets by mail should al
so I've charged with the whole expense Of con-
veying letters and pamphlets for the officers Of
government.
The franking privilege ought in my opinion
form Of a petition.
To the Senate and House Of Representatives
in Congress assembled;
Believing that the present rates Of postage
are oppressive. unequal and unjust. and that il
would prove moral, political and pecunlary
benefit to the people OF the United States to
reduce them, we. the undersigned, pray that
the frapking privilege which stands in the way
OF such reduction may be abolished, and that
the rate Of postage on each letter not exceeding
one fonrh Of an ounce in weight may be re-
duced TO u uniform rate Of postage without re-
gard To distance. and that rate TO be two cents"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-27

The Providence Courier says, on Monday
Mr.. William G. Angel, master mechanic, at
the Eagle screw mandatory, in that city, while
attending to some part of his duty, near the
main shaft, was caught by the sleeve Of his coat
in the machinery. taken up and carried with
such speed npon the shaft, as to entirely strip
him of all his clothing, except his rrava, and
boots. Mr.. Angell says he feels a soreness,
but is able to attend to his business.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-11-27
FRANCE.

The ipislsrsnce from Paris is up to the
3oth uli. The Paris papers Of that date con-
tam no news Of Importance. except that the
accounts received from several of the depart
ments showed tia, the core markets we're a.
gain looking up.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
LIFE PILLS & PHOENIX BITTERs.

4 LIFE PILLS & PHOENIX BITTERS.
NTOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS & PHOENIX
lH BITTERS. The high and envied celeb
rity which this preeminent medicine has acquir-
cd for its invarable efficacy in all the diseases
which it processes to cure, has rendered the
usual practice of ostentatious putting, not only
unnecessary, but unworthy of them. They
are known by their fruits; their good works tes-
tlfy for them, and they thrive not by the faith
of the credulous. In all cases of Costiveness
Dyspepsia, Bilious and Liver Affections, Asth-
ma, Piles, Settled Pains, Rheumatism, wheth-
er chronic or inflammatory, Fevers and Agues,
obstinate Headaches, Impure State of the Flu.
ids, unhealthy appearance of the skin, Nervous
Debility, the sickness incident to females in de
licate health. every kind of weakness of the di
gestive organs, andin all general arrangements
OF health, these medicines have invariably pro-
we'd certain and seedy remedy. They re-
store vigorous heath to the most exhausted
const buttons. A single trial will place the
LIFE PILLS and PHOENIX BITTERS beyond
the reach Of competition in the estimation of
every patient.
Happy and grateful in the possession Of a
medicine which effects SO much real and per-
nlanent good for his fellow. creatures, Mr..
y hloFFAT begs to say, that he cannot abuse
the gift Of PRcsvideaoe, and asseil the health Of
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
BRIDGMAN & PARTRIDGE

"AvE just received general assortpent
III of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
Hardware, Groceries, Prints, &c. &c.
10000 yards Lawrence sheetings,
1900 8 blue calicoes,
5000 6 light and dark fancy do.
1900 s blue drillngs,
tons spun cotton, 10 bales batting,
10 bales wicking,
60 pieces unbleached drilling,
80 do. stout strip'd shirting.
ALsO-Port, Madeira and Malaga wine,
Linseed, sperm and trained oil, varnish,
Turpentine, whiting, white lead, glue,
Borax, rosin, tar, indigo, alum, madden,
7x9, 8x 10, 10 x IL, and IL x Is glass
Box and cask raisins, dry currants,
Goldfish, castings, iron, floor brads,
Wrought nails, Sd, id, Sd, Sd, 1Od, I'D,
God, and 40d cut nails; Eng. and Am.
blistered, spring, German and cast steel.
And a thousand and one other articles, which
with the goods they are daily expecting, will
render their assortment more complete than
any ever offered in this Territory.
June 6, 1891
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
VALUABLE PROPERTY
For SALE LOW For CASH.

NNHE undersigned is determined to sell the
Il following described property, in the city
of Burlington, without reserve: Lot No. So
fronting the river forty feet and extends back
one hundred and seventeen feet to an alley, six
teen feet wide; it fronts opposite the boat land.
ing in that city. Also, IL acres in out lots,
on which is situated Tan Yard with the me-
cessary buildings, good cast Mill, fourteen
Watts, and all the work tools necessary for car
rying on the business, which will be sold in one
or more acre lots to suit purchasers. Govern
ment title.-Terms of sale can be known by
calling on NJ. D. Browning, Esq, or in his ab-
sence VIM. R. Ross.
All those indebted to the subscriber either by
note or book account, will please call and set
tie the same, on or before the first day of Au-
gust next, with M. D. Browning, Esq, or in
his absence VIM R. Ross, and save cost, as their
notes and accounts will be placed in the hands
ola Justice of the Peace for collection, if not
settled before that date.
S. S. ROSS.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
DRue Ii 4 CHEMICAL

nRUGS, Medicines, Paints, Oils and Dye
I'D Stufs, Window Glass, Glass Ware, Sur
gical Instruments and Patent Medicines, Just
s
SO OF. sulph. Quinine, best quality, also
a so OF. Carpenters ext. of Bark, Peruvian
Bark and various other Ague and Fever
Medicines. ~
80 lbs Cream Tartar,
30 6 Aloes,
80 8 Alexandria SIENNA,
zoos EPSON Salts, He
Dbl Copal Varnish. g
s g Turpentine. ssg
! !" Alcohol,
1s Port Wine,
80 lbs Sup. Carb. Soda,
80 $ Tartaric Acid.
Gross Walls assorted,
9 Doz Lemon Syrup, superior,
Thousand Principe Cigars,
SO lbs Gum Camphor,
100" Superior Glue,
SO Kegs White Lead,
Turnip Seed,
Together with good assortment of Summer
and Fall Drugs, all of which will be offered
at ST. Louis prices, Tor cash. liberal share
of public patronage is respectfully solicited.
Store in two story Brick House, near the
Wisconsin Hotel, Burlington, ]. T.
a. =. WIN. S. EDGAR,
Agent for Sappington' IS Pills, Moffat's Life Pills
and Phoenix Bittcrs, also DR.. Miles's extract
OF Tomato Pills.
June 81.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS
For Publishing, in the Town of Bloomington
Muscatine County, Iowa, Weekly News
paper, to be entitled the
BLOOMINGTON HERALD
BY J SMITH M'KENNEY. s y,
HNHE natural advantages of the town
IL Bloomington, as a commercial an Dusr
ness point, over all others on the Upper m y.
sissippi, are conceded by all who are IN ". -.
slightest degree conversant with the map o. ll'
country, and have of late attracted much ~
tention from abroad. Should sufficient eneou'
agement be extended to warrant the commenec
ment OF the publication here proposed, tne Px
prietor can only say, in advance, that all nisn
ents and energies will be devoted to the fnssl,
ests of the town and surrounding country.
spreading such information before the puon ..
as will be calculated to make these advantags
better known, and attract emigration, indus.u ~
and enterprise. The HERALD will be deyoes
to no party; but will be sucha paper as is dem
ed blythe man of business, the farmer and w. Y.
chanic-at the same time its columns VIII y
open to temperate discussions Of principles
This is deemed to be sufficient at pressh;s :
The paper will be commenced as soon a. = :
ascertained that patronage sufficient to ws''
rant the undertaking will be extended. !.
TERMS.-'Th HERALD will be published u u
an imperial sheet, with new type, at % Il e. r..
in advance, OF 81 ut the expiration OF the -
three Guaths
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
SELECT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.

"ISS L. w. GAYS school is now open d
lxl this city for the reception of Young y
dies and Misses. No pains will be spared on tE
part of Teacher, to promote the moral ana
intellectual improvement of her pupils. Scna.
lars received by the month.
TUITIoN-For Orthography,, reading. q
writing and sewing sl,S
All higher branches szW'
Burlington June Is, 1889.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
WRITTEN AT MY, MOTHERS GRAVE.

Vi ssfaSEs RYaG D. PRENTICE.
The trembling deW-drops fall
Upon the shutting fowers--like souls at rest.
The stars shine gloriously-and all,
Save me, is blest.
Mother 4 love thy gravel
The violet, with its blossom blue and mild,
Above thy child!
IT'S a sweet fower-yet must
Its bright leavesto the coming tempest bow
Dear mother--fis thine emblem-dust
Is on thy brow
And could love to die
To leave suntasted life's dark, bitter streams
By thee, as erstn childhood, lie,
And share thy dreams.
: And must linger here
10 stain the plumage of my sinless years,
ITO And mourn the hopesto childhood dear
With bitter tears!
Ay-must linger here, g..
lonely branch upon a blasted tree,
Whose last frail leaf, untimely sere,
Went down with thee!
Oft from life's withered bower, /,
In still communion with the past turn,
And muse on thee, the only flower,
In memory's urn.
And, when the Evening pale
Bows like mourner on the dim blue wave.
stray to hear the night winds wall
Around thy grave.
Where is thy spirit fown?--
/ gaze aboye-thy look is maged there
/ listen-and thy gentle tone
Is on the air.
Oh come-whilst here press
Ny brow upon thy grave--and, in those mild
And thrilling tones of tenderness,
Bless, bless, thy child
Yes, bless thy weeping child,
And DER thine urn-religion hottest shrine
Oh give his spirit undefiled
To blend with thine.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
s1.5OO,O08
TICKETS s2O-NO SHARES.

TICKETS S20-NO SHARES.
The whole of the Tickets with their numbers
as also those containing the Prizes will be g
amined and sealed by Commissioners appGahd
under the act, previously to their being putin
to the wheels.
One wheel will contain the whole Of. the
numbers, the other will contain the 600 Prizes,
and the first 600 numbers that shall be drawn
out, will be entitled to such prizes as may DO
drawn 10 its number, and the fortunate holden
of such prizes will have such property transfer
red to them Immediately after the drawing
unencumbered, and aoithout any Deduction'
SYLVESTER & co, 1885, Broadway N. Yorf
May IS 1889 4-1st Dec.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
SALMON AND SHAD.
A FEW Kits of first rate Salmon and Shad
IA just received and for sale by
June -, CHARLES j. STARR.
NOTICE.

THE subscriber wishes to contract for the
Il Quarrying and delivering of several
hundred perch Of Stone, at Fort Madison Iowa
Territory, on the ninth day of July inst. Al
so-to employ several good common Labour-
ers. Also-on or about the Goth of July inst
he wishes to employ or 8 good Stone Cutters
and Stone Masons.
Persons wishing to get employment as above,
can find the undersigned at Fort Madison, on
the 9th and Doth of July inst.
a. LADD.
Superintendent of Penitentiary
Y Rnrlinoton Jnlv d 1920.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
June 10, 1889.
FORT MADISON PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

"HREE Lots eligbly situated in the flour
IL ishing and pleasant town Of Fort Madison,
for sale. On one there is substantial two sto-
ry dwelling house. They may be purchased
|singly or otherwise at low rate for cash. En-
quire of H. Emo, Esq. or DR.. Walker, Fort
Madison, or of the subscriber, Burlington, I. T.
June 81 JAS. G.. EDWARDS.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19

20 do-each 10 do of the Louisiana State
Bank, 100 each, each Prize 1000 2O,vN
10 do-each 2 shares of 100 each, each
prize Of the Gas Light Bank, 2lOW
200 do each share of the Bank of Lou
isiana 2O,W
200 do each share of 100 of the New
Orleans Bank. 20,W
$50 do each l share of 100 of the Union
Bank of Florida. 150U
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19

AN APPRENTICE
wanted to the Printing business. Enquire
i'll at the Patriot office.
July IL.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
GROCERIES.

lust received per S. B. Brazil,
ID 5000 Ibis coffee,
hid N. 0. Sugar, superior quality
10 Sacks Ground alum Salt, also N
40 Kegs White Lead for sale by
BRIDGMAN s. PARTRIDGE.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19

VALUABLE REclpE.-Old Deacon II.
(who was something Of a wag in his
day. used to say his wife had GER
tain remedy for testing the quality of
indigo. It was to fill milk pan with
pure water, and to sift some indigo on
the surface; if the indigo was good it
would either sink or sWin-she could
MT tell which.-N Hapen Herald.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19

1 IL terry to be drawn in December ne,.
rants us in declaring it to be unparall.,' M
the history Of Lotteries. Prizes to ths su
have never before been offered to the pa a!aee
1t is true there are many blanks bn, sOac II
other hand, che extremely low charcs " ~
per Ticket; the value and number Of q. NJ
tails, and the revival of the good old en.. ~
warranting that every prize shall be dr. ,.,.9A
sold, Will, we are sure, give universal s..e
ton, End especially to the Six Hundrs sa' ny
Holders. : frs
To those disposed to adventure. ma
mend early application being made Il 's y
tickets-when the prizes are all so,d ,9fT
only remain--the first buyers have y 0aahS
chance. We, therefore, emphatics,,un e Sst
Delay Not! but at once remit and tra1.I al>E
us your orders, which shall always ,eca; ua
immediate attention. Letters to he ads'e&
and applications made to u'ss's
SYLVESTER & Co /
156 Broadway, New Va.
~ Observe the Number, 15e '"H
100000 Dollars!
100000 Dollars!
$4,000 Dollars!
SIX. PRIZES OF
10000 Dollars!
TWO PRIZES OF
$1,000 Dollars!
THREE PRIZES OF
10000 Dollars!
Grand Real Estate and Bank Sto.L ! I
terry Of Property situated in Men
Orleans.
The richest and most magnificent soh..
ever presented to the Public in this or ans ~
TICKETS ONLY TWENTY Do1I.es. /
Authorized by an act of the Legislative Amss
bly, Of Florida, and under the Directions ~ l
Commissioners, acting under the same. u
To be dram at Jacksonville Flora,
Dec. LIST, 1889. n
Schmidt & Hamilton, Manages
SYLVESTER 4. Co., i56 BroaSa,,,
Neao York, SOLE PROPRIETOR
NO COMBINATION NUMBERS.
100, 900 TICKETS, FROM No. / UPWARDS, IN sro
CEssIoN.
The deeds of their property and the stock TIM
ferred in trust to the Commissioners appGs
ed by the said act of the Legislature OFF,
ida, for the Security of the Prize Holden
SPLENDID SCHEME.
Prize, The Arcade-2s6 feet, incbe, 4
lines on Magazine street;
10l feet, IL inches ON Matches street:
126 feet, inches on Gravier street: Rented,
about $37 900 per annum. Valued at s7O0NN
Prize, City IIotel-162 feet in CON-
mon street; 146 feet, 6 inches on Cop
street; Rented $500 dolls; valued at 5eOM
l Prize, Dwelling House adjoining
the Arcade, No. Is, "a feet, inches
front on Matches street. Rented at
1900; valued at 2@
l Prize Ditto adjoining the Arcade,
No. 8, % feet front on Matches; street.
Rented att ,200-valued at 10000
Prize, ditto adjoining the Arcade
No. 81, 90 feet front on Matches st.
rented at 81 200, valued at 10000
l Prize, ditto No. %, North cor.
ner of Basin and Custom house street;
40 feet front on Basin, and 40 on Frank.
lin st. by 1877 feet deep IN Custom house
St rented at 1900 valued at 10000
Prize, do No. "a. Southwest cor
ner of Basin and Custom house street;
80 feet inches on Franklin street l2~
feet 10a inches deep in front of Gus
tom-house st. rented at / 500, valued at 10000
l Prize, do No. 339, "a feet 8 inches
on Royal street by 1877 feet, II inches
deep, rented at ST 600; valued at 1900
Prize-250 sha res Canal PIX stock 100 d LOO
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
BURLINGTON DRUG STORE.

BURLINGTON DRUG STORE.
TINE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs
Il the Citizens Of BURLINGTON, and the pub
lie generally, that he has ON hand and Tor sale
on the most liberal terms-A good assortment
of fresh Drugs and Medicines, Paints, Oils,
Glass, and Dye Stutfs, together with all Fancy
Articles in his line.
All Orders from the country will be prompt
ly attended to.
June 81 WIN. S. EDGAR.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
FOR SAL

pLANK DEEDS and Justices BLANKS
- for sale at this Office, corner of Wash
ington and Water Streets. t
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
THE CROW /! THE CROW

The crow! the crow! the great black crow!
He cares not to meet us wherever we go;
He cares not for man, beast, friend or foe,
For nothing will eat him he we'll doth know.
Know! know! you great black crow!
It's a comfort to feel like great black crow!
The crow! the crow! the great black crow!
He loves the fat meadow-hs taste is low;
He loves the fat worms, and he dimes in row
With fifty fine cousins as black as sloe.
Sloe! sloe! you great black crow!
But it's jolly to fare like great black crow!
The crow! the crow! the great black crow!
He never gets drunk on the rain nor snow;
He never gets drunk, but he never says no!
If you press him to tipple ever so.
So! SO! you great black crow!
It's an honor to soak like great black crow!
The crow! the crow! the great black crow!
He lives for hundred years and mo-;
He lives till he dies, and he dies as slow
As the morning mists down the bill that 60
Co. go! you great black crow!
But it's fine to live and die like a great blacl
crow!
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19

IT'S time for you to go, thought /, or
! am gone: will you never 60? At
last, the animal blinked, and then his
eyes opened like balls Of fire; | re-
NAMED, fascinated as it were; he
blinked again, turned his head a very
little, then turned round and went
away at light canter. Imagine the
relief. FASTENED back-to my horse,
and away also went at light can
ter, and with a lighter heart, grateful
to Heaven for having preserved me.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19

A FRgGHTFUL 6 Fix" FOR A HUNTER.
- While at Fort Smelling, Captain
Marryatt became acquainted with
Captain Scott, of the U. S. Army, a
native of Vermont, who is one Of the
greatest Nimrods in the,country, and
probobly the best marksman in the
world. Two potatoes being thrown
up in the air, he will watch his oppor-
tunity and pass his rifle ball through
them both; and this astonishing feat
he is. said often, to have performed.
This potato piercing business, how
ever, has nothing to do with one of
the hunter-Captain's perious adven-
lures, as related by himself to Captain
Marryat, in these words, to wit:
was riding out one day in Arkan-
sas, and il. SO happened I had not my
rifle with me, nor indeed a weapon of
any description, not even my jack
knife. As came upon the skirts Of
a prairie, near small -copse, buck
started out, and dashed away as if
much alarmed. I thought it was my
sudden appearance which had alarm
ed him; | stopped my horse to look
after him, and turning my eyes after
wardsin the direction from whence it
had started, perceived, as | thought,
on a small mound Of earth raised by
an animal called gopher, just the
head Of the doe, her body concealed
by the high grass. | had no arms, but
it occurred to me, that if could con-
trive to crawl up very softly, the high
grass might conceal my approach, and
j should should &c able able to spring upon her
and secure her by main strength. ssIf
can manage this, said | to myself,
i" it will be something to talk about
l tied my horse to a tree, and com
menced crawling very softly on my
hands and knees towards the gopher
hill; I arrived close to it, and the doe
had not started; | rose gently with
both hands ready for a grab, and pre-
pared to spring, slowly raising my
head that might get sight Of the
animal. It appeared that the animal
was equally inquisitive, and wished to
gain sight of me, and it slowly rails
ed its head from the grass as | did
mine. Imagine what Yves my surprise
and consternation, to find that, in
stead Of doe, ! was face to face with
large male panther. 1t was this
brute which had so scared the buck,
and now equally scared me. There
was, at hardly one yards distance
from him, without arms Of any de-
scription, and almost in the paws of
the panther. | knew that my only
chance was keeping my eyes fixed
steadfastly on his, and not moving
hand or foot; the least motion to re-
treat would have been his signal to
spring; so there | was, as white as a
sheet, with my eyes fixed on him.
Luckily he did not know what
was passing within me. For some
seconds the animal met my gaze, and
began to give myself up for lost.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19
Unexampled Mammoth Schs,

Ia ais isia Y3s ss al,
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-19

Springfield, June /, 1897.
Mr.. MoFFATT-Sir: 1t is now thirteen years
that have suffered from an infrmity of the
bowels-the consequence, as 1 suppose of a
seuere illness Of iryaammdtory rheumatism. The
natural action of the bowels is lost frequent
and severe pains occur, with much weakness
and depression. Cathartics being necessary
every few days to counterfeit costiueness I
have consulted good physicians, and have tri-
ed almost all the kinds of pills advertised which
seemed suited to my case, in vain. During the
last year, have bought and used several box
es of your ''Life Pills" and have found more
benefit from them more relief and adaptedness
to my case, for length of time, than from any
medicine have yet tried. Yours,
SAMUEL BowLEs .
Z For further particulars of the above medicine
see e. Moffats Good Samaritan a copy of which
accompanies the medicine; copy can also be
obtained on application at the Burlington
Drug Store.
VIM. S. EDGAR.
June 6, 1889.