The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-09-12

ly by the tone and language of its public
press. Now, we care less about the in-
jury that may result to us from such kind
Of abuse, than that which will be received
by the community at large. AS an indi-
vidual we care but little for the calumny
and persecution of the editor of the Ga
zette. Our daily conduct is continually
giving the lie to it, and in this way we
can easily Rue 1t down. But when once
a city or settlement obtains a reputation
for immortality of any kind, it is not so
easy to wipe off the stigma. We could
readily mention the names Of several
places and states and even nations, where
epithets, indicative Of some disgraceful
action, have chung to them for ages; and
this too in some instances where it has
been undeserved; but owing to the loose
ness of the morals Of some very insignii-
cant instrument of as little consequence,
and who cared as little for. the character Of
the people as the editor Of the Gazette
in the use of some incorporate expression,
/ the odious nickname has been engraved
in.characters which the lapse of centuries
cannot erase. This Territory is now form.
ing character. Many eyes are upon her.
She is already gaining the reputation Of
being settled by population remarkable
for intelligence and morality remarkable,
because it is almost unprecedented in the
settlement of a new country. Individuals
may do, and are doing much to enstamp
distinctive character on this Territory.
! Who will not feel disposed, then, to per-
petuate the reputation Iowa has already
obtained! Let all attempts to injnre the
/ character of individuals through the press,
at least, be discountenanced, on the patri.
otto ground that such attempts, however
obscure or Insignificant the object may be
at which they are aimed, may tend to
/. lower the character of the Territory among
those whose good opinion we esteem.
/ If the above remarks are supposed to
contain any Inconsistencies, let it be re-
melmbered that the conduct of which we
complain, was committed publicly. and
therefore is deserving of public exposure
and censure.
We presume the following, which has
been handed US through the politeness OF
Or. Lowe doubtless alludes to the Great
Western Of the Lakes, new and SPLEEN
did steamer that commenced running the
present season, between Chicago and Buff
falo. We shall look with anxiety for
further particulars
Mr.. Edwards,-I find endorsed on the
envelope of package of letters, which
came in the mail from Chicago, this even
ing, September 10, :" Steam boat Great
Western bnrnt.' E. Lowe, P. Nj.
The Receiver of the Land office i'm this
place receives, in payment for land, gold
and silver, bills Of the bank of the State
of Missouri and branches, Bank of Min.
eral Point, w. t. Bank Of the United
STATES, and bills of several of the New
York and Philadelphia Banks. Illinois
STATE Register.
The same money as the above is taken
at the Land Office in Du Buque.
Since preparing the above standing head
we learn that Mineral Point money is re-
ceived at the Burlington Land Office. So
much has been gained for the people. We
hope soon to be able to add, that the same
paper is received here that is taken in
other Land Offices. A number of the
Farmers have good current money Of spe-
Gle paying banks, and they are waiting
with the hope that the present system of
favoritism may cease.
LAND OFFICE MoNEY.-The very co.
gent reason given at the Land Office why
none but gold, silver, Missouri or Mineral
Point money could be received is, that no
other money is received on deposite at the
Missouri Bank! Now this is an admis-
sion which makes out that bank to be
more OF monster than was the U. S.
Bank, allowing all to be true that was
urged against it. The Bank of Missouri
absolutely regulates not only the currency
Of the west, but the currency Of the go
vernment also. The poor man is thus
obliged to be at the mercy of this monster
and cannot enter his land aithout paying
an enormous premium for such currency
as it chooses to receive on deposite.