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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
SETTLERS AHOY,

We are requested to give notice that
there will be general meeting Of the set
tiers of the different Townships in this
Land District, at ]. MoReAN's Mill on
Friday 18th inst, at one clock, P. NJ.
for the purpose of aiding each other in Sc
curing their respective claims, and trans
acting such other business as may come
before them.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
BRUTAL OUTRAGE

Our fellow citizen, Mr.. DICKINSON,
was knocked down by blow on the head
with club, about ten o clock, on Sunday
evening last, as he was about to ascend
the stairs which led to his office. For
tunately, the wound inflicted does not
prove to be of dangerous character
From the circumstances connected with
this foul deed, there is no doubt in the
public mind that the miscreant who per-
petrated it is no other than Henry Griffey,
ALIAS Henry L. M'Gritfey, the same who
shot Major Smith last spring so deliber-
ately. On that occasion, as is well known,
Grttey obtained change of venue, by
making oath that he could not haze Jus.
tace done him in this County; and to OBJ
tain justice in Lee County, he subpenaed
number of witnesses from this place,
some Of whom were too sick to leave town
and others who refused to attend on the
= g.
ground that they knew nothing of the
case. Then came of course the a6idar;t
for a continuance, all nicely fixed as the
law directs, and we are informed from
good authority that the aforesaid affidavit
actually set forth that he expected to prove
bya certain physician, who lives in town,
and who of course could not leave his pa.
tents at that season of the year, that he,
Grlftey, was q lunatic at the time he shot
the Major, when every body knew that
'naI physician laughed at the very idea.
we presume from the occurrences Of
Monday evening, that the citizens Of this
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

QUA1Ls.-The following from the Pc
oria Register is equally applicable and ex
actly suits the meridian of Burling,on:--
These birds,--called partridges south
OF the Potomac are very abundant eve,
rywhere in this vicinity, and seem in
some way to have acquired taste for
civilized life, great numbeas Of them com
ing directly into town: but the reception
they meet must disgust them with all hui.
man refinement at once. 1t makes rare
sport for the boys. No sooner is one
seen than whole troop Of them rush af-
ter it peil mel, and not unfrequent!y
''children Of a larger growth Join in the
chase with as much zest as the smen OF
a smaller growth" Between them both
the poor quails have hard time of it.
When properly cooked those who know
say they are dish fit for the daintiest ep
lcure. But it seems too bad that the in.
nocent-looklng creatures cannot in iulge
a little harm less curiosity without subjec-
ting themselves to such storm of perse.
cutlon.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

Immigrants will find one source of in
convenience, which we fear will not be
lremedied for some time to come. We al
Jude to the want of good schools. Gov
eminent will doubtless be liberal in max
ling donations Of land, for the purpose Of
securing to the rising generation of this
Territory good common school educa-
Etion; and we believe the members at the
approaching session Of our Legislative As.
sembly, will see the necessity of recon-
mending regular and uniform system
that will secure to every child a thorough
education in the common branches at least.
There has been so much improvement
both in the mode Of instruction and the
books introduced in the schools of the OIL
der states within the past few years, par
ticularly in Ohio, New York and Massa-
chusetts, that it will be comparatively ca
sy tor our Legislature to adopt some sys
temat'c and liberal policy in this matter,
that will greatly rebound to their credit
and be lasting blessing to the rising gen.
Grafton of this Territory.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

BURLINGTON HoUsE.-We understand
that this well known hotel has recently
changed hands. MIR. H. E. D cKENsoN
is now the proprietor As Mr.. D. is we'll
known in this community, he needs no
recommendation from US. He has engag-
ed the services of Mr. and Mrs. Fry, and
with such assistants, no one can doubt
that the Burlington House will be worthy
OF public patronage.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
From the Mineral Point Free Press

~. IMMIGRATION.
We have been shown a letter aAdresssa
to Gov. Dodge from a highly respectable
and intelligent merchant Of Buffalo, N. Il
to whose care has been consigned two
hundred families, consisting Of one thou.
sand persons, and who proposes placing
them in this Territory, provided they ,sa
be suitably accommodated. They len
their homes in Russia, on account Of Ger
tain religious dissentions, which resulted
in creating breach Of harmony betwesr
the Emperor and his subjects, and the
are now seeking new homes in our hapg
country, where the oppressed are fec
from persecution--wherc every man can
worship God according to the dictates Of
his own conscienco-where the rights and
liberties of no man is invaded-and wher
all are entitled to equal and exact justice
These persons, tits stated, have with then
two hundred thousand dollars in spees
which is to be used for the good Of sa
Many of them are capitalists, and therlcs
are to receive in labor for money advaue
ed. This plan," says the gentlemead
"ot mutual assistance, will ultimately pTt
duce rich and happy settlement, ant
that they may have the full benefit Of hfr
funds TO build, fence, stock and culiysl,
their farms. beg to solici, granioflnd
on the borders of. or near unto Lake ~
chigan, and situated in the country Be.
tween Milwaukee and Chicago, for d
stance near Racine, or any other inferno
diate landing We are ever happy Y
gain such large acquisitions to our yodns
and thriving Territory, and as soon =
they arrive on our borders they will r.
ceive hearty welcome. to which ever
heart will respond amen.
The letter concludes with the folloslE
paragraph "The receiving of the PEE
sent party within your Territory, will Y
the means of bringing you much xsaia
and many settlers yearly hereafter. 4
the winter is approaching it will b ns
cessary for me to make early proslslaa
for their comfort, and for the sake Of y
religion which has caused so many pss
pie to- leave their happy homes to soJs@
in a new land, | beg that you will f1~
me with an immediate answer &,
The Governor, we learn, has accscp,
to the proposition, so far as he could, ~
has invited a deputation from their nuns',
to come and examine the country, 81 p,
make suitable selection. It is not inn
power, however, TO grant them land, p
there are plenty Of whole townships 90
yet taken up. on which they can isfas
and commence Improvements; and AZ sou
as they are able, can enter it at tEs co.
eminent prices R5 per acre. Fes ~
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
HENRY DODGE.
Governor of the Territory of Visions,
4 Proclamation for Day of Thart ~

Il 'oceam0'oa to'' q Lay Of Thanks
gicing.
Whereas by a resolution of the ro,
latiye Assembly. the Goyerno, v,s s y
quested to issue his proclamation 10 ,hs !.
habitants of this Territory, recommends; !.
to them the observance of day of tba.ss
giving to Almighty God, for his bless;, ,
TO us as a people:
Now, therefore, in conformity IL =.
resolution, | do hereby appoin, Thursd,,,
the twenty fourth day Of October. ns,,
to be observed as day of ,hauksa;v s,a'
and the people Of this Territory are =
quested TO lay arsIe their accustomed ;,
ocatlons On that day, and to assembc !
their usual places OF worship, to unite !
appropriate acts and expressions of nes,
tence and suPplicaiion.
Let Us on that occasion make brmbl
confession OF our aggravated sins as ind
Vid"ais' and as community, and supnS
cate the forgiveness of merciful and5s
God, through Jesus Christ our Savio,-
And while, by sincere penitence, !,
seek to Obtain pardon for past oaeus,
let us implore the continued msrcie, ]
our Heavenly Father, more espscial
that HE would vouchsafe to us the scer;
toned blessings of providence. Le,u
suppl'ca'e HIS blessings upon the naopt
Of this Territory, and our beloved counrr
generally: that HE would be pleased, no.
wiihstandlng our unworthiness and ipeut
i;ude, to continue to us The privilege whs
have hitherto distinguished US as a peoDa
and that HE would prosper US in all d.
branches OF honest industry; tina, HE
would give efficacy TO all the means All
instruments of reformation. benevoleps
and knowledge. and that He would b.
crease the influence Of divine truth oygr
the hearts and minds Of men, and make
powerful to correct, purify. and eley,e
the character of the people Of this Ten
tory; SO as to render them worihyot lhes
blessings. and heirs Of an immoral hope,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
And earnestly recommend that the o.
servance of the day be regarded, no. as ,n
empty form, but as an incumbent duty
and that it be kept in all respects with The
seriousness becoming the object Of its ap
poin,ment.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto set
I G my hand and caused the seal 81
the Territory to be affixed.
Done at Mineral Point, this 25,h day ci
September, A. d. 1886
- HENRY DODGE.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
OUR TERRITORY.

All who feel interested in the prospect
ty of this infant Territory cannot be 9TH
erwise than grati6ed to see the great mum.
Der of immigrants who are rushing in to i,
from all quarters. Every steamboat tina,
stems the Great Father of Waters to this
and the points above US, comes laden with
this kind of produce from other countries
and from other states. They are pouring
In upon us by the way Of northern and
eastern Illinois in such numbers that the
shore opposite this place almost continu.
ally presents the appearance of large ar
my with its prancing steeds and heavy
baggage wagons, notwithstanding the
steam ferry boat is continually thinning
its ranks. We are informed by travellers
that the leading roads from Ohio and In
diana are crowded with Immigrants, all
bound for Iowa. Had we no other than
selfish feelings, we should bid them well
come-for their coming will add not only
to the numerical strength, butte the wealth
of the Territory. But we welcome them
on another account. We sincerely be-
lieve that their condition and the condi-
ton of their families will he bettered.--
There is land enough and to spare, at gov
eminent price: and if they should not be
able to purchase Immediately, they can
avail themselves Of the laws of the set
tiers, by selecting unclaimed land, and
teel as secure in its possession as they
would be ifa presumption had already been
granted them by the government--provid-
ed they stand prepared to enter it accord
ing to the requirements of the Land of.
fee.
The whole Territory is now full OIL
strangers. Our city has become per-
feet Gotham--as Emigrants from every
State and in fact from every civilized
country on the Globe are fouking in clouds
to our place. Here is the staid and phleg-
matte German-!he enterprising and in
dustrious New Englander-the ardent and
chivalrous Kentuckian---,he hospitablei
and accomplished Yirginian, the persseve.I
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
HAWWGKsEYS!z & PATRIOT
DUDltdlNG E@N s
OCTOBER II, 1889
LAND OrsrcE, CHICAGO,

LAND OsFIcE, CHICAGO,
August Z, 1899.
Until further notice, specie and the notes OF
the denomination Of $40 and upwards of the fol-
lowing banks will be received in payment for
public lands at this office, to wit:
All the New York City Banks,
Bank of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Cats
kill,
Mechanics and Farmers Bank, Albany,
Farmers Bank, Troy,
Herkimer County Bank,
Bank of Utica,
Bank CT Monroe, Rochester,
Lockport Bank,
Buffalo City Bank,
Bank of Michigan, Detroit
Missouri Bank and
The State Bank of Illinois and branches.
ELI s. PREscorr, Receiver.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

The anecdote of the dandy on our first
page reminded us of a threat that was
made by one of the same species of ami
mails in this city few days since. We
might have been "absquatalized'' III
mode, by this time, had it not been for
some certain contingencies the aforesaid
dandy said stood in the way OF the exc.
cution of his threat. For our part we are
very willing to waive all these objection
able contingencies for the sake of seeing
how the thing-not the dandy, but the
act of the andy-would work.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

The Hawk-Eye anu Patriot is now
much the largest sheet published in the
Territory. With its present dimensions
we shall be enabled to furnish our read.
ers, with all the doings of the Territorial
Legislature, during its approaching ses-
sion in this city, which commences three
weeks from next Monday. Persons wish
ing to subscribe during the session can
have the Hawk-Eye sent to their address,
on the payment Of one dollar in adrauce.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

We understand the District Court of
Louisa County adjourned on Monday eve
ming last at the request of suitors in court
jurors, &c. &c. The whole docket is con.
tlnued,, to the special session which Judge
Williams has promised to hold sometime
In January or February next.
A friend just returned from Wapello,
informs US that great apprehension exist
ed In relation 10 the scarcity of money for
the approaching sales. We presume there
is no cause for any great alarm. The
postponemant Of the sale of so large a
portion of the land advertised will un-
questionably render the money market
much easier.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
MARYLAND ELECTION

The administration has been complete
ly successful. The Baltimore Chronicle
(Whig) says there cannot be more than 3
wings elected to congress out Of the 8;
Qast year 5 ". 8 adm.;) and that SO adm
members Of the house of delegates were
already ascertained to be elected. 40 be-
ing majority. Not more than 2.3ds OF
the counties had been heard from. This
will probably insure an administration ma.
jority in the next congress.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

Land Office money is now command
ing premium in this city Of 10 and ia
per cent. over Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois
and Indiana paper. We predict it will
sell at 20 or Is per cent. before the close
OF the sales. How the farmers of our
Territory can afford to pay this extrava.
giant rate Of exchange, I'VE know not; but
necessity compels them to do it, or sa-
crifice their homes.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

We present the Hawk Eye and Patri
OF to our readers this week in a new dres:
and on an enlarged sheet. We are deter
mined to spare no pains or expense tc
make it crsditable to the Territory and
worthy of the patronage Of the public
The increase of our subscription list as.
sures US that our efforts are appreciated,
notwithstanding SO much has been done
by our opponents to produce contrary
effect.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

The Register Of the Burlington Land
Ofice-Gen. A. c. DoDaE--arrived in
the city on Tuesday night. We are glad
to learn that he has recovered from his late
indisposition and is able to resume his du-
ties in the Land Office. ......s ...
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

town were anxious to have justice done
hin this time. though we regret that the
.fagrancy Of the outrage and the insecure.
ty Of our Jail should have led the citizens
to the adoption Of what 50 nearly resem-
bles the gentle operation Of mob law
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

Since our last publication the Mlssissip-
pl shows a rise Of several feet. The river
is now in fair navigable order. Some of
the larger class of boats that have been
missing during the past season on account
OF the low water are hourly expected,
richly frelghted with goods for this and
the towns above US. Hives.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

Several numbers of small German
paper entitled der Demokrat" have been
received at this Office, and as it advocates
the reelection Of NJ Van Buren,, we are
somewhat inclined to think i, was intend
ed for our neighbors. At any rate as !. is
all Dutch to us, and as some of the con-
ductors of that sheet may understand the
language, we are very willing they should
have the perusal Of it.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17
DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE LAND
SALES.

DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE LAND
SALES.
The Proclamation of the President, an.
nouncing the Postponement Of the sale of
a large portion of the Lands that were ad-
vertised will be relief to all those who
are yet unprepared to purchase. 1t will
be seen that the entire November sale is
postponed until the 9th day of March, and
that the sale Of all but Township II, range
two; Townships 70, 70, rs and rs, range
three; and Townships 10 and II, range
four, in the October sale, are postponed
until the 23d day of the same month";
Here is the Proclamation:
DISAPPOINTMENT
Of Public Land Sales ordered al Bur-.
ling'on, IN the Territory Of Io,ca.
N Office is hereby given that the pub
- lie sale of Lands ordered to take
place at Burlington, i'll the Territory of
Iowa, commencing on Monday, the fourth
day Of Nocember meet, by Proclamation of
the President Of the United States, bear
ing date the second day of July last, is de-.
clared TO be postponed until. and will COM
mence on, Monday, the NINTH day of
MARCH next.
Notice is also given that the sale of the
following described lands, ordered by the
same Proclamation, to commence on Mon.
day, the tuceatyJfrst day of October meet,
is declared to be postponed until, and will
commence on, Monday, the TWENTY
THIRD day of MARCH next, viz:
North Of The base line and east of the fifth
principal meridian. .ss
Fractional township seventy seven, of
ranges one, two and three.
North Of the base line and rest of tile fifth
principal meridian.
The fractional section six, in fractional
township seventy; fractional townships
seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-three,
and the fractional section thirty -one, in
fractional township seventy -four, Of range
one.
Fractional townships sixty.eight. sixty
nine and seventy; township seventy-three
and fractional townships seventy-four, Sc
twenty-five, and seventy-six of range two.
Fractional townships sixty eight, town
ships seventy-one, seventy three, and Sc
venty-four, Of range three.
Fractional township sixty-seven, and
townships sixty-eight, seventy four seven
ty-6ve, seven,y-six, and seventy seven, of
range four.
Given under my hand, at the City of
Washington, this 9th day Of septem-
Der, 1899.
NJ. VAN BUREN,.
By the President:
JAMES WHITcoMB,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

the fruits, but more particularly 4.
ries, are more or less subject to- I n
law. The perfection Of the St,.'.' "
and Raspberry lasts but an hon, y
and even the Pea and Indian co' "
much of their freshness and flavos y ! y y
ing plucked the day before they A. wv
Those who raise. fruits, thereforss W
pluck and eat them when they are , as
fect maturity when they are rnost : y
tui to the palate. and most condn,;ss' a
health. Those who buy them, on H.
trary, must buy those that are prer,
ly gathered, or which have passaS '. Y
best estate, and are in the incin;ss s 'as
gress of decay. How impor,an, p
therefore, that the lovers Of eOoa Y
should take care to have it in na,es iia
by selecting and cultiva,ing the ebo;s. 's
rietles, when it can be done at ,ria;S y
pense.-BUEL. e.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

We are glad to learn that the young
gentlemen Of this place are about es.ab-
fishing Lycenns for their mutual beneit
and instruction. This is an augury Of
gpod. 1t is happy indication Of dis.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

/ ring and energetic Ohioan atd Hoosier
all congregahng upon our shores and
each furnishing his quota Of the future
character as well as prosperity of gu,
Territory Here we see an aged and
venerable man who has wendell his toll
some way from Ohio. surrounded by his
children and grand children, aud like the
patriarchs of old, followed by his herds
OF oxen, horses and mules. He says his
only object in coming to this country, is
to secure land for his posterity. There
is a young man with keen eye, intelli.
gent countenance, and haversack upon
his shoulders which he has borne from
the sterile shores Of Cape Cod, or the
Granite hills Of New Hampshire. He
says he has come for the purpose of bet.
4 ing his condition. He will probably
be found next week surrounded by little
nrchins to whom he is teaching the al.
phabet, and will in few years become a
wealthy and influential citizen. One is
landing at the same time with few dry
goods and yankee notions, all of which
can be snugly slowed away in an ordina.
ny sized trunk. But they are the whole
amount of his paternal inheritance, and
will be to him the foundation of fortune,
In few years he viii be found whole.
sale merchant in our city, or, large real
estate holder in the country. Here is the
son Of Erin's isle, spade upon his shout.
der and mattock in hand, ready to dig our
canals, and wells, level our hills, or ex-
cavate mountains.
But different person appears. His
face is adorned with a huge pair of whis.
kers, and his upper lip covered with down
OF an uncomfortable color. His waist is
OF the most approved Broadway size and
ne apparently feels as uncomfortable as a
christian man would in strait Jacket,
tie sports rattan and opera glass, and
finds fault with every thing. The streets
are not sufficiently smooth for him and he
walks as if treading on eggs. He would
endeavor to make people believe he was
raised in good society, by comparing our
comforts with the luxuries of an eastern
city. He thinks every thing is out of
JOINT, and every body thinks he is perfect
~ out of tune. He has come to see the
great west, and like many others to amass
a fortune by idleness and Incidence. But
he is mistaken, he will in short time re.
turn to his native country to sink into an
early grave, or, doffing his present cos
tune, become 'hewer of wood and draw.
er OF WATER to his more industrious and
worthy neighbor.
This city is really becoming one of the
most interesting places within our knowl-
edge. One can here learn some instruc-
tive lessons. Human nature in everv
shape and variety can be seen, "without
money and without price," We see ex.
hlbltlons OF every grade of humanity
from the highest to the lowest.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

A slip from the Peoria Register office,
printed on Monday morning last, con-
tains the following first rate intelligence -
for the I,ouos.-
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-10-17

observation-disclosures Dod,.
Wisconsin, in accordance with 4 rs =,
mendation of the Legislature, has ;s.s'l
his proclamation, recomnendipg ~ 1s'4'
day The 9Th day Of October, inst. 1 =
observed as a day Of public thaDEsam;,
and prayer.---lb. 'la