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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13
VAN BUBEN'S POLICY.
BREAKING DOWN THE BANKS!

| BREAKING DOWN THE BANKS!
The Van Buren, party in Congress
having succeeded in carrying through the
sub-treasury bill, are now commencing
operations upon the Banks to break them
down! The charters Of the District Banks
Iexpired on Saturday, and they applied for
renewal. The Van Buren, majority in
Congress have refused this, and have
passed law for the Banks to wind up
their concerns. ALL The BANKS IN
THE CITIES OF GEORGETOWN,
WASHINGTON, and ALEXANDRIA,
ARE THUS STRUCK TO THE
EARTH AT THE FIRST BLOW of
THIS SUB-TREASURY POLICY -!
The National Intelligencer of Monday,
in referring to the votes in Congress on
this subject, says;
''We invite the most serious attention
of our readers in all the States to the
bearing of these votes upon questions of
great national interest, in which not this
District merely, but every State and eve
ry county, city, town and hamlet, and all
the producing classes in every branch of
industry and art, are vitality interested.
Let it be borne in mind that the Sub
treasury bill has passed; that the Admin
istration has carried its first great point,
and that it has been already avowed,
since this consummation of its wishes,
that this measure is but the entering
wedge, and that there are great questions
that he behind this, which Congress will
be called upon by the Administration and
its friends to carry through. Look at
the hard money indications in these votes;
the meditated suppression of all banks ;
the restriction of all trade and commerce
to the measure and capacity Of a specie
currency; the consequent reduction of
prices and wages to the standard of hard
money countries. Look, in one word, to
the destructive principle heretofore con-
fined to theory, and that theory hardly
confessed, now introduced into the action
of the general government.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

| HE MATERIALS OF WHICH THE VAN
| buren, PARTY is coMPosED.-The best
mode OF ascertaining the principles and
designs of party is to examine the mate.
rails OF which i. is composed. If they
have always been patriots, it affords a
guarantee that the honor and welfare of
the nation will be safe in their hands. If
they have always been Democrats, it is a
security that the rights Of the People and
our republican institutions will be protect
eu. But II, on the contrary, they have
oeen distinguished by selfish and grasp
ing vieWs--a constant pursuit of base ends
1.-The suspicion would appear reasonable,
that it would be unsafe to confde orr in.
terest to their hands. If they have been
characterized by aristocratic pretensions
and monarchical principles the liberties of
the country and our democratic form Of
government should never be entrusted to
their guardianship.
What then are the materials of the Van
Buren, party?
LIST The old Hamilton monarchists.
I'd The old John Adams party.
3D. The Alien and Sedition Law party.
18th The Tory Stamp Act party.
9th The Horse, Carriage and Window
tax party.
9th The Standing Army party.
7'h The Reign of Terror party.
9th The Black Cockade Federal party.
9th The Hartford Convention and Blue
Light party.
10th The British Interest and Anti
War party.
llth The Rufus King, De Witt Clinton
and Anti Madison party.
18th The Pet Bank party.
18th The Government Bank party.
18th The Bank party when there were
no Banks and the An,i-Bank party after
they had created some 500.
18th The Anti-Nayy party.
10th The Leg Treasurer party. 4
18th The English Carriage, Liveried
Out Rider and gold spoon party.
18th The Gold Humbug party.
10Th The British Federal Loco Foco
party.
Goth The Low Wages party.
Of such materials is the Van Buren,
party composed STANDARD.
The following capital toast was given
by the Hon. Henry A. Wise on the ami
versary of American Independence:
Democracy-Its true principle is to el-
euate all mankind to virtue, intelligence,
wealth, and freedom; not leuel them down
to- the degradation of vice, ignorance, pow
erty and dependence.
DEsERTIoN-A WHOLE COMMITTEE BoITEp.-
The entire Van Buren, Vigilance Committee at
Belmont, Ohio, have abandoned all further
service in the ranks of the power party, and
rallied under the patriotic flag of Harrison and
Reform. Their address to the People con-
cludes thus:
eve can no longer support party whose
golden policy is to make the rich richer. and
the poor poorer and whose professions for
the dear People have been so long and loud,
but whose practice proves to us that they love
the 'loaves and fishes more than the People s
rights. For these, and similar reasons, we
cannot support Martin Van Buren, for the Pre-.
sidency in the fall of 1910.
VIM. James, Dorson Finch,
| James McFadden, John Boulfont, 81
James Mitchell, VIM Bramhal,
1 John Pollock, NJ. Harrison,
| Thomas Prue, Eli NARROW,
| d. Roscbrough, David Mercer"
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

AN INc1DENT.--The Philadelphia Stan
dard relates a singular occurrence which
took place on the fourth. An old gentle
man from Indiana passing up Chestnut
street observed crowd near the State
House. On elbowing his way into the
midst, he found discussion going on be-
tween friend of Gen. Harrison and sup
porter of Mr. Van Buren,. After listening
few moments he accosted the Van Blu
rem man and enquired, Did not hear you
style General Harrison co,Card? EYES, -
replied the man, 81 did call him cow
ard and l have right so to call him;
know him we'll and served under him at
Fort Meigs." "Do you know me!" ask
ed our friend from Indiana. The man re.
piled he did not, "Yes,'' said the Indiani-
an, ''you do-you certainly must remem-
Der Captain-of the company in which
you say you serued." The poor old
wretch Immediately became pale with
fear; 81 would not expose you," continu-
ed our friend, ''if l had not caught you
traducing your old commander, and utter.
ing things which you know to be false as
your own heart" Turning to the bystan-
ders, the Indianian continued-"Gentle
men, this white haired old wretch belong.
ed to a company commanded by me at
Fort Meigs under General Harrison; he
was publicly drummed out of the camp,
after the retreat of the British and Indians,
for theft and the grossest cowardice. -
The effect upon the people may be easily
imagined.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

WHAr! NO cHANeEs!-The Tippecanoe'
Club, at Cincinnati, have received the
names Of 3U3 persons, citizens Of that
Congressional District, who were sup.
porters Of Van Buren,, requesting that
their names may he publicly announced
as seceders from the administration.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given 10 all persons
IN having claims against the estate Of J.
5. Wescoatt, late of the county of Van Bu-
rem, deceased, TO exhibit the same to the nm
dersigned, or to the Judge Of Probate. for
settlement; and all those Indebted 10 smid
estate are requested to make immediate pay.
M,ent.
SARAH WESCOATT, Adm,x.
NELSON WEsCoATT, Adm.x.
Ang. 6. 10
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

DIRECT Taxes. following toast
was transmitted by the Hon. nathaniel
JONES, of New York, friend and sup
porter of MARTIN Van buren,, and un-
doub!edly in his confidence, to an Ad-
ministration celebration of 4th July, at
Goshen, N. Y, and was drank with en-
tire appreciation. '.Staws." &C.:
IA strict construction Of the Constitu.
ton OF the Union-an entire separation of
the Government and its revenues from
banks-DIREcT TAXATION for ordinary ex-
penditures to, insure an economical Adj
minlstration-a system of universal edu-
cation Of youth to be maintained by the
proceeds from sales of public domain
legislative protection to all-privileges to
none." ai
There's for you. How does the senti-,
ment ga strict construction of the Con-
stitution," tally with "a system of ,tniver-
sal education" &c. which the strict con-
structionists have always held to be an ut
ter abomina.ionl Let that pass. What
we desire now to call attention to is, "di-
rect taxation for ordinary expenditures.
The ordinary support of Government to
be maintained by DIRECT TAXES! In time
of war, and for extraordinary expendi-
lures, Government has been obliged occa-
sionally to resort to directtaxes; and even
then it was bad enough and odious enough
to the people. In such emergencies, per-
haps, it may be necessary to resort to it.
But here is the proposition to supply "or-
binary expenditure" from this source.
We have alluded to this subject before,
and have endeavored to show that it was
a scheme Of the Administration. Mr.
RHETr openly avowed it. Mr. PIcKENs
indis,inctly preached it. Mr. CALHOUN is
understood to favor it. As soon as Mr.
VAN buren, is reelected, if he ever should
be, (Which, thank Heaven. there is no
chance for this scheme will be carried
out. Let the people see to it in season.
"D1REcT Taxes" "DIREcT Taxes"
Remember this.-Madisonian.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

When the Office holder turns demagogue,
or in any manner attempts to influence a
mans vote ,-by promises OF threats--by
q pat Of flattery upon the shoulder, OF the
screech Of turn coat" or ssfederalist, .
let these extracts be read to him, in proof
OF his own condemnation, as penned by
his acknowledged political father, but who
would blush to own such follower!
Let the Office holders be brought up to
the track and fodder and see what sort
of democrats they will appear when tried
by Jefferson's democratic rule.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13
FOREIGNERS! LOOK HERE!
SHELBYv1tLE, Ia. lime q 1sA0

SHELssv1LLE, Ia, June "a, 1910.
Gen. VIM. III HarTison,
DEAR SlR--A report prevails ii, this neigh
borhood that you are ayerse TO emigrant,
from foreign countries being naturalized shori
|of twenty years" and in your feelings you
have no sympathy in unison with those who
have sought an asylum in this land Of liberty
We are not your political encmies-nor dc
we wish to extort any thing from you for poll.
teal capital-neither do either Of us expect a
Land. Office appointment from Martin Van Blu.
rem llike unto Miles Hodgkiss;) but our object
IS 70 ascertain what foundation your political
enemies have for circulating such report; that
the naked truth may be placed before the hon.
est and unsuspecting emigrant from foreign
countries.
We are very respectfully your ob't ser'vts,
D. THATCHER,
H. 8. KENDALL,
S. d. DAY,
Corresponding Committee tor Shelby Co.
GEN. HARRIsON's ANSWER.
NoRrH BEND, July 4, 1910.
Centlemen-I have to acknowledge the re.
ceipt of your letter Of the 9th ultimo, inform.
ing me that report prevails in your neigh.
borhood "that am averse to emgrants from
foreign countries being naturalzed short of 90
years, and that in my feelings have no sym.
pathy in unison with those who have sought an
asylum in this land of liberty"
l heard of this calumny before, and have ne.
yer ceased to pronounce it as such, and to de-
clare that it has not shadow of foundation.
On tho contrary, hare done epery thing in
my po,oer to facilitate those Dho hape been near
me to acquire the rights Of eitizenship-and
when in Congress to give them (before their
naturalization) the same privileges in taking
up and purchasing the public lands as the ma.
tive citizens. 1t appears to me to be impossi-
bic to keep pace, by contradiction, with the
numerous falsehoods which are daily raised
agaigst me; some of the latter indeed support
ed by the basest perjury.
am respectfully,
Your humble servant,
w. H. HARRISON.
To Messrs Thatcher, Kendall & Day, Com.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13
IMPORTANT.

A LII those who know themselves indebted
"A to the undersigned. either By note or book
account, are earnestly requested to call and
pay up, rs further indulgence cannot be piven.
WEBER g. REMEY.
Aug Is 1910 n
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

MARRIED-fn Bloomington, on Thursday
evening last, by Rev. Mr. Stockers. Mr. JN0.
~. BRADY, Merchant, to Miss CLARINDA
DlBBLE, of Connecticut.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13
WING LIE.

Gov. Barbour in the course Of his
speech at the dinner, aptIy illustrated the
universal applicability Of this Federal ar
gument, by an anecdote.
A political meeting ofboth parties was
held somewhere in King George. A Van
Burenite thought to regale himself and
friends by taking along jug Of Whiskey.
But INDUCING rather freely, he at an early
hour sought the shade anda nap. When
he awoke, the morning was past, and the
political meeting was dispersed. Arelig.
ious meeting had succeeded, and preach
er was expounding the truths Of Scripture,
when our friend Of the jug going in and
listening awhile. and supposing the speak.
or 10 be Wing Orator, pronounced aloud
'.fhat's add Wzhig ke.''
Tlris is no fancy sketch lit actually oc.
cured as stated. Rich. Whig.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

GEN. HARRISON AND THE, LADIES'
A large number of the ladies of Cleveland
paid Gen. Harrison visit at the Ameri-
can, Saturday evening. All were receiv-
ed with that suavifor In naodo so charac-
teristic Of the gallant and the brave.-The
enthusiasm of the ladies in every section
of the country, in favor Of the peoples
candidate, is striking characteristic of
the popular feeling and a certain indica-
ton of the success Of the people engaged
in a just and glorious cause. For hoso can
men go sDrong, ,Dhep their aDiues and
children and the chosen of their hearts
are all right!-Clevelan Herald.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

The Madisonian states that at Log
Cabin raising in Easton, Penn. on the
9th ult. one hundred and t,celUe per-
sons, nearly allsof whom had been parti-
zans Of Mr. Van Buren,, and the remain
der neutral, publicly announced their de-
termination to support Harrison and
Tyler at the next election.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

MASSACHUSETTS The late census taken in
that State, gives it 730, 900 inhabitants.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13


DID YOU SEE THAT Boys? OR THE WAY
THEY DO THINGS IN INDIANA.-One of the
banners used by a delegation from coun-
ty in Indiana to the Convention at Con-
ncrville, in the same State, was not only
very ingenious, but SO truly indicative of
the fate which awaits the Administration
in November next, that it should not be
passed without description.
In the back ground of the painting is
pictured log cabin from which is appa-
rently rolling, with great velocity. huge
barrel of hard cider. Immediately in adj
vance oft appears Mat,y Van. striding
like Colossus, with his face turned to.
wards the people. crying out in a great
agony .sFor Gods sake stop that barrel
Of cider!" Roll IT ON. Gin. Gazette.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

New YoRK.--Some of the Tory pa
pers Of the South. pretend to express the
belief that the Empire State may give her
vote to the migrate son, whom she has
nursed in her bosom, only to sting her be-
nefactrr. When the tories undertake to
brag ON New York, they select different
States for their theatre. There is in this
State at the present moment, an invinci-
BILE Whig majority Of fifteen thousand
uotes. This majority will be given to
Harrison and Seward, as surely as the
sun sets on the third day of election. No
human power can prevent it. On the spot
herein New York--where the ground
is known, nobody pretends to believe the
contrary, and yet the impression is indus
triously circulated in other sections that
Mr. Van Buren, expects to recover New
York. Mr. Van Buren, expects no such
thing; but he cannot afford to lose the lit.
tie capital that he hopes to make from this
miserable deception. z. Courier.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13
TRY THEM!!

TRY. THEM!
A GNEWS UNIVERSAL VEGETABLE
"A FILLS. Said to be a sure cure for Fever
and Ague. For sale by
BRIDGMAN & PARTRIDGE,
Agents for the Propretors.
Aug eff fG
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13
SALE or LOTS IN W.APELLO.

SALE OF LOTS IN W.APELLO.
FHSHERE will be a sale of the county lots
Il. in Wapello, Seat Of Justice for Louisa
county, on Monday the Oath inst Condi.
tons, one...alf of the purchase money in
hand, and the balance to be paid in two wears
from the date of purchase; undisputable titles
viii be made to purchasers on final payment
being made. Further particulars made known
on the day of sale
VIM. MILLIGAN,
WRIGHT WILLIAMS, : Co. CONS.
ROBERT CHILDERS,
Test. john GILLrLAND, Clerk.
Aug 18th, 1910. st IL
Washington District Court, June Term, Is4O.
John ID. Wood,
vs. Petition for Divorce.
Elizabeth Wood.
"A ND now on this sixteenth day of June
IN A. D., 1910, comes the complainant by
his attorney, and it appearing to the court by
the sherlf's return Of non est inpentus that the
defendant is nonresident of this county. and
the court being satisfied that said bill has been
filed in the clerks Office of this court and pro-
cess thereon issued more than thirty duys
next before this term of the court it is or
dered that publication OF the pendency of this
petition be made in the Hawk Eye and Iowa
Patrlot, newspaper printed and published
weekly at Burlington, in this Territory, for
eight successive weeks next before the sue
cceding term of this court The said Eliza.
beth Wood, will therefore take notice, that
unless she appear and answer, plead or demur
to said bill by the next term of this court
the matters and things therein contained will
be taken as confessed and divorce thereon
decreed accordingly.
Attest, THOMAS BAKER,
c. d. c., Washington Co
JAS. w. GRIMSs, Plffs. Solicitor.
Aug. 10, 1910. IL
TRY I,HElN!!
A GNEW'S UNIVERSAL VEGETABLE
IA PILLS. Said to be a sure cure for Fever
and Ague. For sale by
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

VAN buren, AND GEN. HARRISON
The Petersburg Intelligencer, in review
ing the public services of the two candi-
dates for the Presidency, says:
eve have been led into these rehec-
tons by remark made by Gen. Waddy
Thompson, in his speech at Hanover, on
Saturday. After drawing comparison
between the lives and services of Harri-
son and Van Buren,, Gen. T. said-''I
have it from the best authority that, on
the night of the battle Of Tippecanoe,
when General Harrison was standing an.
kle deep in blood, and when his camp
was illuminated by one continued flash Of
the Indian rifle, Martin Van Buren,, per-
fumed like a milliner, was leading off a
minuet at ball in Albany" What a
contrast is here presented! fla volume
had been written on the subject, it could
not more completely have depicted the
characters of the two men. We fancy now
that we can see the two individuals in their
different positions. There is Gen. Har-
rison cheering, urging on and rail-, ing his
men, driving back the savages from one
position, and CALAMITY attacking them in
another; and here is little Fan, aUreaking
NTH cologne and stiff 'oith pomat,tna, as
oppressirely odoriferous as ever was CT
vet cat. his dapper body arrayed in all the
habiliments of a petit maaitre, his whis-
kers curled sin the last agony and his
Sinking little face distorted by one ever
lasting grimace, leading off his partner
with the practised ease and grace of a
French Dancing Master. Who can dwell
on this picture without being sickened
and Disguised, that such thing as Mar
tin Van Buren, should ever have been
Chief Magistrate of this great nation!
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-08-13

The following capital toast was given
by the Hon. Henry A. Wise on the ami
versary of American independence:
Deneocracy-1ts true principle is to el-
euate all mankind to virtue, intelligence.
wealth, and freedom; not leuel them down
to- the degradation of vice, ignorance, pow
erty and dependence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-10-23
SOFT is to me-" said l; and l spoke
iliAh a,nsc.aA -..--.

"So.it is to me-" said |; and l spoke
with perfect sincerity.
You certainly continued my mother,
appeared TO great advantage the first day
and part of the second, but, after the mistake
INTO which we were led by that stupid Mr..
Burrows, you were SO inanimate and indincr-
cnt, and careless, mot that | blame YOU for
1t, my dear, because | gave you permission
to be SOL and we all made ourselves so dull
and dlsagrceablc, that | am sure we wero
enough 10 repulsc any eligible match in tho
world
Cop'ain Ormond and my father now en-
tered, both looking highly satisfied with tho
result OF their conference, and the latter hard
y able to contvin the exubcrance of his de-
light he was at all times a good natured
man, but on the present occasion he was not
contentcd to lavish his kindness on his wife,
children, and future son-in-law, but actually
went the length of carcss,ng the l%ap-dog, and
paying compliments to Penelope!
Captain Ormond was our guest during tho
remainder OF the summer: his father gave q
warm asscntto his marriage, and We removed
to London earlier in the winter than usual.
for the purpose o~fbuying wedding clothes.
Twas at the Pantheon Bazaar, purchasing
some "lady trines," when I deserted Mr..
Burrows at a little distance; | ran to hin,
shook hands with him cordially, and stood
talking to him some time, although he had
never been a particular ~favoritc of mine.
'What in the world Eva,' said my mother,
when seated in the carriage could induce
you to waste SO much time pressing with that
tiresomc old man? l have hardly patience
to look at him ; he was very nearly the cause
of depriving you of Captain Ormond's pro-
posal.'
merely said + did not wish to slight an
old neighbor; but in my heart | felt as.
sured that | owed a peculiar obligation to MI
Burrows; that his unintentional blundcr had
been the means Of repairing those of my
family, and that the acknowledgement of my
person, mind and manner from their gal;
garb, and restoration to their easy every-da,
simplicity, had been the real cause of procu.
f ring for me all the happiness of an union o
, hearts, and all the advantages of an 'cligibl,
match y
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THE CHRISTIANS HOME.

The earth never was designed to be the
Christians home. 1t is a field in which he labors
bis home until the evening comes, and his work
is ended. If this earth had been designed for
the Christians home, it would not have been
filed with so many snares and miserics but it
would have been rendered a peaceful, quiet, and
holy habitation. But now God has prepared for
him ab@ier habitation, where nothing shall ever
enter to disturb his rest, and where he shall feel
himself forever at home, The Christian only
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-10-23

s%ojouins here, like a wayfaring man for a sea-
son, but heaven is his home, where he has an
eternity to spend. Eternity o the boundless
thought How can We settle down in the dust
as if we were always to continue here! How
can we feel otherwise than as strangers and
pilgrims on the earth