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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

In another column may be found an &C
count OF the Land Sale at Galena. The
lines we italicisc in that article indicate
the natural conclusion to which all would
come who are unacquainted with the usa.
ges Of the land office in this place. But
we are yet to learn that any money, 9th.
er than gold or silver or Missouri paper
is received at the Burlington Land Office.
1t is this most palpable partiality Of which
in behalf Of the settlers Of Iowa, we have SO
long been complaining; still ask why
1t is that almost every kind Of current mo-
ney is taken at the Chicago and Galena
Land Offices and refused in Burlington!
In endeavoring to press this question from
week to week and show the glaring incon.
sistency Of such management and its evil
tendency towards the settlers of Iowa, we
have been accused of hostility towards
the Receiver at this place. But this is UNI
true. Bare, simple justice to the settler.
and plain duty demand that not only we,
but all should continue to insist upon sa.
tisfactory answer to this question. And
none but those who are muzzled by party
will take any other view of it. There
seems to be this dilemma involved in the
elucidation:-either the Receiver at this
place is bound down BY different instruc-
tons from those Of other land officers and
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

CENTENARY OF METHODISM.
Resolution of tie III. annual conference.
Resolved, That the 25th day Of Octo-
tober next (to-morrow) be and is hereby
set apart to be observed as religious fes-
tival, in solemn gratitude to Almighty God
for the distinguished providence which he
has exercised towards the Methodist
church during the last 100 years, and that
we affectionately recommend to all our
people within the bounds of our confer
ence to devote that day wholly to the ap-
propriate duties of the sanctuary, and that
the exercises wherever tits at all practical
bic, consist of a prayer meeting in the
morning at sunrise-a discourse at IL
o'clock, setting forth the origin, nature,
and progress of Methodsm-and love
feast at night.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24
MEETING OF THE IOWA BAR.

On Saturday evening, Oct. 10Th, 1899,
the members of the Bar assembled at
Burlington, at the Office of w. Henry
Starr, to testify their respect for the me-
mory of their deceased brother, ISAAC
VAN ALIEN, late Attorney of the Uni
ted States for the Territory of Iowa. Pre-
sent the Hon. Judge Mason, Messrs.
Rich, Grimes, Woods, Springer, Rorer,
and w. Henry Starr.
The Hon. Judge Mason was called to
the chair and w. Henry Starr appointed
Secretary.
On motion it was ordered that com.
mittee of five be appointed, to draft reso-
lutions expressive of the sense of the Bar
on the death of Isaac Van Allen, Esq.
and that they report on Monday evening
next. Whereupon the following gentle
men were appointed such committee,
Messrs. Rich, Grimes, Woods, Rorer,
and Springer. On. motion adjourned to
Monday evening.
Monday Evening Oct, %, 1s39-The
gentlemen Of the Bar assembled pursuant
to adjournment, his Honor Judge Mason
in the Chair-Present the Hon. Judge
Williams, Hon. VIM. B. Conway
Messrs. Springer, Weston, Browning,
Rich, Grimes, VIM. II. Starr, Rorer,
Reid, Wood, and w. Henry Starr.
The Committee submitted their repor,
and the following resolutions were adopt
ed -
Resolved That we receive the intelli.
gence of the death of our brother Isaac
Van Allen, Esq, late Attorney of the U.
States for the Territory of Iowa-with
the deepest regret.
Resolved That by his death the bar
has been deprived of an ornament-the
Territory Of faithful and efficient officer
the community Of valuable citizen
and ourselves Of an undertaking friend, .
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

&C. Subscriptions for the Hawk-Eye
received at one dollar, during the Session
of the Legislature ,-sT9payable in adj
vance.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

The STATE LoAN.-We learn tina. "
United States Bank has taken OF the %.
Loan, authorized by the last Leslsla'''
of $2,654 900, $1,000, 900, and INC !
.mainder $3.50, 900, has been taken byp
Berks' comfy Bank.-Pennsylransah
By the law of the State of Pennsyn
MIA, under which this loan has been 'aAt =
the Bank Of the United States has Z
right to issue fpe dollar notes to- ny ], !.
mount of 100000 dollars, which pa !.
.lege the institution did net possess NV
its charter.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

The following is among the resolutions
passed at the late Wing State Convention
held in Springfield, Illinois, for the pur-
pose of sending on Delegates to the Wing
National Convention, which meets in
Harrisburgh, Pa, next month";
Resolved, That we have full and entire
confidence in the talents, patriotism and
political integrity Of the two distinguished
statesmen spoken of as candidates for the
presidency, the Hon. HENRY CLAY.
of Kentucky. and Gen. WIN. HENRY
HARRISON of Ohio both favorite
"Harriss Of tie Vest and that in oppo.
siton Of Martin Van Buren, we will cor.
daily support the nominee of the Wing
National Convention.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

heard to say that "hard currencv,
good thing to talk about in Congress a .
at political meetings, but deyiIsI s y, a
lance on salt water, in longbo,,p OOf :
any man ever attempted to humh'nasu !.
again about that matter, he'd lust III = q
the story of the voyage he made on = @
the brig Susan and Eliza, Captain ~ so''
Ell, and if that didn't convince /; s'0s
might try his luck at it.-N. y. A.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

HoRR1D MURDER.-The papers are
teemlng with an account Of a murder tina
was recently committed in Philadelphia
by father on his own daughter. The
accounts we have seen state that Wood
who was confectioner, and quite well
off, had exhibited strange propensity tc
marry his daughter to some individual
who moved in a higher circle than he did
and for this purpose he took every pre-
caution to prevent her engaging herself to
any one, intending to visit Europe and
put her off on some great lord or earl.
But she became acquainted with Mr..
Peak, boot and shoe dealer, and they were
clandestinely married. As soon as the
father heard of it, he sent for his daugh-
ter, shut her up in a room, procured two
pistols, returned and shot her through the
head. 1t is said she was very beautiful.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

JuD1cIAL WlT---ssTake off your !,
man." cried Lord Abinger to an ana. !,
in riding-dress, who appeared ~ ! ). 4
ness in risi prius court Of a cefialls Il !,
try town.-.sI'm nota man, " crieo VII Il,
dignant lady. ..1'hen,s said his lorO'p'
I'm no judge.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

Gov. Carlin has issued his Proclama.
ton for all extra call Of the Illinois Legis-
lature, touching the public Interest," to
meet on the second Monday in December
next.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

One feature in Mr.. Van Buren's Sub
Treasury scheme is to have one kind OF
money for the Government and another
for the people. Should the measure be
adopted, Of course the Government mon
ey would be considered the best;--it would
at any rate, during the sale of government
land;-so that the poor settler would be
called on to pay not only the money he
has received for his produce, but large
premium before he could obtain the kind
of money that would be taken in the Land
Office. We don't believe the settlers will
go in for any such kind of Government
monopoly. But we do not consider this
by any means the most odious feature In
this famous scheme.
The Legislative Assembly Of Iowa will
convene in this city on the first Monday
in November and not the second, as be-
fore stated.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-24

The administration has succeeded in
Maryland in electing five congressman, and
the wings three. In the last congress the
delegation stood five wings to three adj
ministration. In the house of delegates
the wings have 81, administration IL
The following are the congressman elect:
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-23

AC0O AOAAl tuC AOIu CAldPlCS va AOsOIOos
where it says, ga man Of great wrath shall
suffer punishment" Not a day has passed
over my head since lett prison without my
thinking Of these words, and the place where
heard them"
The report exhibits many interesting facts,
which our limits will not permit us to notice.
Aacful Steamboat nt-The painful
duty devolves upon us of chronicling another
shocking steamboat accident.
The steamboat George Collier left this
port Saturday afternoon. at half past 5
| O'CLOCK. Tor st. Louis. At half past o'clock
on SUNDAY morning, 9th inst. when within
ABOUT % miles of NatcheZ, the pistonrod
gave way where the key passes through the
mead. which broke the forward cylinder
head. and carried away part of the boiler
stands the steam which escaped scalding
10 persons who were in the after-cabin, %
OF whom died the same day.
Twelve OF the unfortunates were buried in
the nelghborhood Of the disaster. The
George Washington shortly came along on
her way down. and took the George Collier
in tow: The other fourteen. who survived
but few hours. were inferred at woodward
near to this city.
4 We visited the ill-fated boats yesterday,
and the sight that met our eyes was truly
heart-rending. The survivors Law about On
pallets, the flesh boiled down off their bones.
as it were; some issuing the most piteous
moans-others, unable to utter even groan.
There were those among them partially con-
soled by the soothing care Of friends; and
more who had none from whom to seek SYM.
| pathy but stranger.-N.O. PieGyIine, May 8.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-23


Lord Oxford, in his writings, mentions an
instance which occurred during visit he
made to lunatic asylum in France, when
one of the inmates was repeatedly interroga-
ted by an upStart youth, who was also Wis.,
liter, as to the reason or cause of his (the pa
tient's) being confined there. The unhappy
fellow at last replied, Because God AL
mighty has deprived me Of that which you
never had"
CGnrassing IN the West.-Whatev may
be said of lynching, quarrels, hasty temper,
&c. of the West, their electioneering is con.
Quoted in frank, honorable, open manner,
perfectly democratic. In a late canvass in
Tennessee, Col. Polk spoke three hours. Gov.
Cannon two hours, Col. Bell spoke three
hours, and Mr.. Burton until midnight All
the contending candidates travel together in
the most amicable way.
DR.. Chauncey, convicted at Philadelphia,
of murder in the second degree, for killing
Eliza Sewers, has been sentenced to five
years imprisonment.
IildicSotis peruersion of an Authors mean
ing."-The New Orleans Picayune folks saw,
that when they perused the celebrated clock
story, published in the Sunday Morning
News, they thought the landlord was inten.
ded for Martin Van Buren,, and the mad
Messrs. Price and Swartwout.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-23

Mr.. Dutton presented and read in part report
from Committee of last year. on Judicial Expenses.
This is long document. disclosing an alarming in
crease Of the judicial expenses OF the State for few
years past, and recommending the passage OF two
dered to be printed. The two bills recommended by
act for regulating salaries and fees the other entitled
an act in addition te an act establishing Treasu-
ury department." were referred to the Judiciary
Committee. and 800 copies ordered 70 be printed.
Committee on judiciary reported upon the state
ment Of the Secretary Of State, respecting the pro-
posed amendment Of the constitution relating e the
admission Of electors. The committee are OF opinion
that the action OF the towns on this amendment last
fall was not legal and recommended law for again
submitting it TO the people on the first Monday in DC.
tober next. The bill was read twice, and after few
remarks BY Mr. DuttoD, it was postponed TO q third
reading. Adjourned 10 10 A. M. tomorrow.
FRIDAY MoRMnG, May II.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Burgess. a
Com, announced on petition Of g. Ellsworth and
others, in relation to the draw in Hartford Bridge
Msssrs Swift. Curtis: apd Wocdwsrd: p..,,.
blee, was taken up, and Mr. Waldo offered an amend
ment to confirm aI doings which had taken place
heretofore under the law The amendment; W. =
Mr. Curtis addressed the House against the repeal.
He considered Rowette tables the meet conven.en.
repealed. Il would leave room for injustice and WRONG.
while il would benefit nobody.
Mr. Copp did mot think there was any danger @
O.oSe y are reading people ana they
will soon find out that the repeal has taken place. and
il will al be understood. He said the law was not
ed Der cent Is fair rate Of interest. and as fhese
tebes increase that rate they ought not TO Be used
He was opposed to ihe present gauEy lava and thOe
is. he matter in uncertainty nobody knew which
edition Of the tables was 20 be used. and indeed Few
knew what tho rule was ct any Sate.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1839-05-23

nave rendered unfortunate. honestly losing
their means, they do not lose themselves with
their property-but may be. like the hero of
Miss Edgeworth's story, better men for being
poorer.
The desire to obtain property, is honest
and laudable. Honestly and laudably fol-
lowed. it brings an improvement of the man
with the acquisition of every dollar. The
passion for acquisition, is another trait of
character altogether. and degenerates to ava
rice. The desire, followed in moderation,
makes great from our little men-the passion,
INDUCED to excess, belittles our great ones.
NeU York Despatch.
The Canadian and American Er0ntiers.-
The late report of Lord Durham on the af-
fairs of Canada, thus contrasts the appear
ance of the American and Canadian shores
On the American side all is activity and
hustle. The forest has been widely cleared
every year numerous settlements are formed,
and thousands of farms are created out ofthe
waste the country is intersected by COM
mon roads; canals and railroads are finish
ed, or in the course of formation: the ways
ed with people and enlivened by numerous
carriages and large steamboats,. The oh.
server is surprised at the number Of vessels
they contain; while bridges, artificial land
ing places, and commodious wharves are
formed in all directions as soon as required
Good houses, warehouses, mills. inns, vii.
lagos, towns, and even great cities, are almost
seen to spring up out Of the desert. Every
village has its schoolhouses and place Of
public worship. Every town has many OF
both, with its township buildings, its book
stores, and probably one or two banks and
newspapers; and the cities with their fine
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-24
LIST NIGHTS MAIL---9 O'Clock.

As we were about putting our paper TO press, the
Northern Mail arrivedbrnging US the Globe OF Fri
day niE and the y. Inclligcncer of Saturday morn
ing From the last extract the following interest
ing article: Ut appears that the Governor Members
are again rejected May not expect the total and
immediate organization of the Housc-and OF conse-
quence the Message)
(Fyom National HtsiiigcneerJ
This the last day Of the third week OF the session
of Congress- and owing 10 continuation OF the con-
roversy which BEGAN the first day concerning the
representation from New Jersey, the House is not yet
organized for the transaction of business. Speaker
has indeed been chosen but that is the only step that
has been taken the usual order of proceedings al the
opening of the Session.
oThe debate was continued last night until seven
o clock, when the final question was taken, and the
House by vote of 10 TO ll2, decided that the hve
members from New Jersey, having the credentials OF
the Governor of the State should not be admitted and
sworn in as members of the House.
After this vote was taken, Mr.. Hoffman then moved
resolution that the House adopt for the space OF ten
DAYS the rules of the last House of Representatives,
with the exception of the llth (Which PrcscrIbes that
in the election of officers the House shall vote rtga
rorc and the meantime to refer the rules to COM
mittee 10 revise and report them for final adoption.
On this motion debate sprung up, which took a
wide range, and in which many members PARTICIPATED
II continued until o'clock, when, without deciding
the question,
The House adjourned
We did not receive our Letters from the Post Ofhce
in time for extracts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-24
FOR THE ENQUIRER

To tic Legislature of Tirginia.
Gentemen-Before this nomination reaches you, the
most all of you will be in your seats You will cast
your ewes over the Old Dominion for the most suitable
nerson for the Governor of the State 1t is believed
that General VIM. F. Gordon possesses the requisite
qualities for this high trust eminent degree as any
man in the State In introducing the name OF thus DIS
tinqushcd individual to your notice, it not my inten-
ton to disparage the claims Of those who nave oeen
nominated in the papers, members OF your own
body, who Justly stand high IN the confidence OF inc
people.
Taking candid and impartial view of all the CIR
cumsances that bear the election II is prooaplc
that VIM T. Gordon unite as strong or stronger
vote than any other man in the State. Naturally pos
sessng bold and vigorous intellect with the en-
larncd views of statesman, with nice sense OF no
nour and Justice, the honour, prosperity ana glory OF
the Commonwealth will be safe, entrusted to such
hands
We will take short notice Of his political career
For many years he was the representative from the
county of Albemare; no man ever served MS county
or his constituents with more fidelity Alter thus, nc
was chosen by the people OF his District 70 ana IN re-
modelling the Constitution Of the State. Gentlemen,
you will observe that this interesting period IN the
life of General Gordon as well as the history OF the
commonwealth You we'll rccollect that the Old Do
minon was racked from the hoard 10 the mountains
-our oldest and wisest almost ready to give
nm in dcspar but this critical moment you see Cen
Gordon holding out the olivc-branch OF peace AND
Tins the most critical and important question that couin
aritae the public mind and for weeks and months had
distracted the convention well as the country, was
amicably adjusted go,
Gentlemen of the East, West, North and South
what say you. Have you nothing to sacrifice on the
altar of your country: May not appeal to such men as
Glmer, Bayy and Gregory You say with me that
here is one presented your notice. who has done some
service 10 the State Look at the position nc now occu,
pies. Like an honest and independent high minded
man when he differed with Gen. Jackson on the South
Carolina question: he boldly differed on the floor oil
Conrress-no arhining after the time had passed
To show to you he is time serving POLITICIAN and
that he is attached to fundamental principles you now
see him boldly acting with the Republican party on a
great question of finance under peculiar circumstances,
such as no one can suspect his motives In fact you
see him acting with little band, who, like hlmsei, are
above suspicion. Excuse me for naming L. W. laze,
we'll Hunter of Essex and might go farther, but will
not be nyidious then believe, gentlemen, that you
NAV almost arrive at unanmity on this question. One
is here presented your notice in whose honesty WIS
"o'' OLD DOMINION.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-24
OLD DOMINION.
LANDMARKS

LANDMARKS
wish TO call the attention of the Virginia Legsla
ture to the subject of Landmarks in this State 1t IS
not unfrequent that by of roads, water courses
and clearings, as we'll natural decay many corner
trees are destroyed and through lapse OF time, their
nlaces become unknown-and if there are not too ma
ny lawyers in the Legislature, think better mode
than by suit as at present. may be adopted to adjust the
same In many instances corner could oe oeter as
cer,aned with the field note around it, and the county
Surveyor to run them, and few of the neighbors who
know the circumstances best to testify before at least
two Commissioners appointed for the purpose OF set,
Ting line disputes in each county Men who WORK hard
seldom get more than dollar two per day. but pro-
fessionaI men, with quill behind their ear, generally
get and idle the most of their time; think about
81 so per day and mileage, plenty both for commits
sioners and surveyor Let them make an accurate {.
state ment and plat and return it to the office, and II
any one concerned dsapprove, they can appeal by su
Most differences settled in this way would be more
between corncrs-they might be Strengthened in this
wsw JUSTICE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-24

ENrE4cr Of letter from WASHINGTON. Dec. ~
1.-The New Jersey question is still under debate in
the House on the resolution OF Mr. Wise that, 1.-THE
members from New Jersey shall R0t THE MeT seats
Thrice has this question been decided by the House,
but the Wings with the spirit of desperation OF those
that are doomed to be ship-wrecked still cling to the
weather beaten plank, with the hope that they may
perchance be borne haven of rest and safety
"he doctrine Of the Wing party on this question Is,
Ina, the State of New jersey shall be represented but
not BY the members voted for by the people OF New
JERSEY but those who chosen and selected by 10
rsnor Pennington and his priey council II IS the
voice Of the people, honestly expressed against the
"rea, seal of Governor Pennington, with ITS evident
fraud ii is the right of the people to choose their Re.
pcsenatiycs, struggling with the trckery OF political
ugcl,rs If this discussion should continue here, TINS
mQs ultimately become great national question be-
tween the great parties Of the country and SO,
you will see the sons of liberty strike their adj
rcrsaTcs on this great question of civil Liberty.
9" said the Wings desperate; yes, SIR, they have
abandoned their first love for President in the great
Harrisburg Caucus for 0raiiae candidate; and here
few days since, they voted and supported man TOR
Speaker that had no one opinion in with that
great party. This party should now claim no prln-
ciples but what will lead them to Office and empire
''Mr. Wise, to-day had the floor his resolution;
he spoke for three hours. When he concluded,
he withdrew his resoluton-statcd he pledged to
the resolution offered by Mr. Turney of Tennes-
which was that the New Jersey question be refer
red 10 the Committee OH Elections when appointed -
There is in the House a; least three of majority
in favor of referring this question TO the Committee of
Elections The am Of the Wing party is to stare OF,
10 suspend the public business until they may get re-
crults from New York. Massachusetts and Kentucky,
then vote IN the 'certfeate from New Jersey, aud
20 into the election of Clerk and Public Printer. Mr..
J. z Adams is entitled to the floor tomorrow
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-24

oTCE-sayed stolen from stable on the Canal near
IN Beaver DAM Goochand small Black AREarge in the
body gear she had been worked in the shaves
of cart will give liberal reward for her delivery to me al
Beaver DAM or TO F. Griffin, Richmond -
Dec a 6qA PARTRlCk ueGoFEAA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-24

Extract Of letter from he .forth-'cest, Dec. H.
"You will in few days receive Instructions for the
Senator Mr. Goods benefit