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Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-10-21
SUB TREASURY.

1t was on this occasion when the people
were writing under their pecuniary diff
culties, when it was no. longer in the pow
er of the banks to render them assistance,
when confidence was destroyed and cred.
it banished, and when the whole nioneta-
ry system of the country was reduced to
a state of chaotic confusion by the rash
experiments of the executive upon the
currency, that he recommended the ia
NOUS Sub Treasury scheme, or as it has
been recently christcned the Independent
J Treasury, as the GROWING act to seal
and consummate the whole" This plan is
not designed Tor the relief of the people,
but calculated to aggravate their misery
by grinding them down TO a specie stand
ard, whilst it places in the hands of the
minions of the President, the Treasures
of the Government, enlarges the patronage
of the executive TO a still more. alarming
extent than at present exists. Four times
was this obnoxious measure brought be.
fore Congress, and pressed with all the
force of executive influence, and when at
length by the unprincipled n1anHu verIng
of party tactics, majority just sufficient
TO carry it through the house was obtain
ed, the last anniversary of our national
existence was shamefuliy desecrated by
its passage, and the achievement was pro-
claimed by the hired organs of the presl-
dent, as an act second only to the Decla-
ration of independence in its momentous
consequences. | would ask. Mr.. Chair
man, the most scrupulous partizan of the
present administration, one who is ever
ready to advocate any measure that may
eminate from that source, and who like
the bee is blessed with the remarkable fac
uIty of extracting sweets from the bitter
est poisons, TO point out one solitary fea-
ture in this favorite scheme calculated to all
Ieviate in the slightest degree the present
distressed condition of the people. Such
an effect is not even claimed as. one of Its
merits, but on the contrary, whilst the peo-
pie are told to take care of themselves,
the ayowed object of the law is to provide
for The collection of the debts due the gov
eminent, in specie, and to secure the safe
custody of the public funds by locking
them up in strong boxes, to be deposited
| in buildings called sub-treasuries, under
| the charge of persons specially appointed
for that purpose. Who will be RESPONSE.
| bic for the honesty ofthese sub-treasurers!
| Will the president? If so, | would ask
| how far has his responsibility extended
| towards the settlement of the millions tina
| have been pocketed by the officers Of tns
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The administration OF WalPole, the most
profgate in the records Of English history
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02
THOMAS COOPER.
Burlington, April lst. ls40.
For the Hawk. Eve and Patriot.

Mr.. EDWARDS IL have been highly
pleased to see very talented and able
circular, issued by our fellow citizen,
Thomas Cooper. 1t is now long time
since had an opportunity of reading any
thing truly sublime, and of course consid-
cred it treat 10 have the pleasure of read
ing this exquisite production. My object
at the present time, Mr.. Editor, is TO pre-
vail upon the democratic party to nomin-
ate him at their contemplated convention,
as candidate for Delegate to Congress.
Being myself democrat, but stranger
to the great men of this Territory, it has
given me pain to decide whether l would
vote for Rorer, Chapman, Davis, Learned
or Veile, but now have come to the de-
termnatio to 60 hook and line for Coop
er, if he will only be candidate. am
rejoiced TO learn that the caucus which
was held a few Sunday evenings since,
had it in contemplation to nominate him.
| understand he was not nominated Oh ac-
count of certain tales put in circulation
about him, which I hope he will immc-
diately contradict on the stump. l hope
our party leaders will get up meeting
and instruct the people to send delegates
favorable to Thomas Cooper.
HoRsE-good for 10 uotes.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

want, or his maid servant, but have en-.
deayored 10 pursue strictly my own BUSH
mess ,vhen not otherwise ensph,yed.s II
have held several responsible pGblic of
fees, which, althoughof no pecuniary adj
vantage, have endeavoured 10 discharge
the duties of with fidelity. / have for
two successive years held the responsible
Offices of overseer of the highways and
street engineer, l was likewise public a
gent for the construction Of the upper
aUharf for Burlington; have had to pay
several of the hands out of my own pri-
vate funds; and am daily threatened with
suits from others Of them, while the sub
scribers to that important work, refusing
to pay their subscription. are quietly
reaping the benefits of the improvement
at my expense. But
'.lf others promise and neglect to do,
They'll trouble maryland be loved by few. /"
Gentlemen! Mat are a tact.'
If shall have the honor fellow citi-
zens of being elected, will endeavor to
Cooper up your political frings to the We
ry best possible advantage of the people
generally, and myself and friends in par
ticuiar-the spoils Of uictory shall adorn
the brows Of my. friends. But should |
be defeated, it will be your fault and not
mine; if ruin and desolafiOn shall come
be the evil upon your heads, | shall have
washed my hand Of the matter. Then can
exclaim with Woolsey, farewell to the
little good you bear me-farewell; long
farewell to all my greatness. y
Vain pomp and glory of this
world bate ye: Oh! how
wretched is that poor man that hangs on
sipubHc" favor-there is betwixt shin
and that smile he would aspire to, more
paDgs and fears than acars or acomen
have.''
It may be expected fellow citizens that
l should express my preference as to the
several aspirants to the supreme rule of
the nation. This intend promptly to do,
so soon as it ascertained aoho's elected
until then. any declaration on my part,
might, in the estimation of the polite be
construed into want Of tact and discre-
ton, ingredients so indispensably neces-
sary to the success of the true Politician
but so far as regards the present incum-
bent, am even now ready to exclaim,
in the language of the psalmist,
''Lct his days be few; and let another take
his Office. "-1O9th Psalm, 9Th verse.
THOMAS COOPER.
Burlington, April lst. 1910.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02
For the Hawk-Eyc and Patriot.
GENERAL VIM. H. HARRISON.
nEMnrD Au.r ..,,yrn

Arouse sons of freedom ye patriots arouse,
Come forth to the rescue and manfully tender,
On liberty's altar patriots vows,
To her and your country's heroic defender.
Arouse and proclaim
His time-honored name,
And mingle with liberty Harrison's fame.
And the Harrison banner in triumph shall
Ger the land of the free and the home of the
brave
When the minons Of Britain invaded our land
And led OIL their cohorts in rayage and plum
der,
Twas then that old 50 Buck eve, assnmeo; the
command,
And greeted their ears with Amerie an thunder.
He met the proud foe,
And return'd blow for blow,
I'LL the Lion of England in anguish
crouched low,
And the American Eagle in triumph did wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home of the
brave.
Bear witness his valor famed Tippecanoe
Let Fort Meigs re-echo the chivalrous story.
And Thames, from thy waters reflected. re.
new
What occurred on thy banks to immortal his
glory. 800.
The British retreat,
From certain defeat,
The victory of freemen over slaves ID con,
plete,
And Harrison's banner in triumph doth wave.
Ger the land of the free and the home az tho
brave.
The veteran chieftain, Republicans choice.
Is called by the wise and the good of our ma
ton,
To receive from the peoples omnipotent voice
The highest Of honors and earth's proudest sta
Then frccmen unite,
Prepare for the fight,
And Heaven vii! prosper the cause of the
right,
And The Harrison banner in triumph shall
wave
Ger the land Of the free and the home OF the
brave.
EbensJurgh Journal.
FELLOW ClTIzENs:-I copy the fol-
lowing extract from the Richmond En-
quirer, the leading Van Buren, paper in
Virginia. Speaking of Gen. Harrison.
Mr.. Richie, the editor of the ENQUIRER
says:
However decidedly we may differ in
opinion. we certainly do not think him an
enemy to be despised. We make no
question about his patriotism and public
spirit. Say that he is as honest as any
nan, and we shall be the last to detract
rom his merits as patriot. We shall
'e the last too. to dispute his military
anne, or to pluck laurel from the yete-i
ans head. ss. - s5, &
In 1914, when war desolated the land.
Mr.. Richie spoke Of Gen. Harrison on
his wise:
The Secretary of War holds not onlyi
ne most Important, but the most difficult
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02
A HoRsE-good for 10 votes.
AUGUSTA Mill FLOUR We recent

AUGUSTA Mill Flour We recently
received Barrel of Flour from Messrs
Comfort & Davis's Mill, Augusta, in this
county. After giving it fair trial we
find it to be fully equal if not superior to
any Ohio Flour we have used the present
season. We hope the enterprising pro-
prietors will receive encouragement, and
that through their instrumen,ality Iowa
flour may justly rival in quality any in
this or the eastern markets.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

down iii the Bill now before Congress,
and the recommendation Of Gov. Lucas.
He proposes in his last message that the
boundaries be defined as.follows -
Beginning in the middle Of the main
channel Of the Mississippi river at point
east of the middle of the main channel of
the Des Moines river where it empties
into the Mississippi river; thence up the
Mississippi river. following the middle of
the main channel Of the same to the
mouth Of the st. Peters river; thence up
the St. Peters river following the middle
of the main channel of the same to the
mouth Of Blue Earth river; thence up the
Blue Earth river, following the middle OF
the main channel Of the same to the most
westerly source of said river; thence on
"a direct line to the source of Cactus
river, an east branch of Calumet or Sioux
river; thence down said river, following
the middle of the main channel thereof
to the middle of the main channel of the
Missouri river thence down the Nilsson.
ri river following the middle of the main
channel thereof to point west of the
line that may be established by Congress,
under the actapproved June 18th, 1885, .
&c. in regard TO our southern boundary.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

Since the people have ascertained, by
the admissions of some of the loco foco
leaders, that one inevitable result of the
sub treasury bill, will be to lower the wa
gesof the workingmen and the price of
produce in our country, they are coming
out against that measure, and will leave
Mr. Van Buren, to s.sink or SWIM by him
self, as the case may be.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02
LOCO FOCO INFATUATION.


. 1t is quite amusing to sit down with
few genuine loco focos and hear them
talk of the probable success of Mr. Van Blu
rem in the next Presidential canvass. You
might from their conversation suppose
that there was no more doubt of his cleo
ton than there is of the Mississippi flow
ing down stream. These gentlemen might
be little more modest in their calcula-
tons if they would but look at the votes
polled at the last Presidential Election.
At that time it was aceeded that if the
wings had been united, there were oppo-
sition votes enough to elect the candidate
on the wing ticket. There IS noay such
a u'1'on;-and in addition large masses
OF the People-the farmers, and working
men, who are beginning to feel the sad eff
fects of loco foco governmental quackerv
in all parts Of the Union are rallying
round the standard of Harrison and Re-
form, and we never felt more certain of
any event than we do that the Log Cabin
candidate will be elected President, by an
overwhelming majority.
We know that the loco foco presses are
endeavoring to keep up the courage of
their adherents by giving partial accounts
OF the local elections and loco foco victo-
ries, which have been achieved this
spring! but when the official statements in
full come on, which we intend to publish,
it will then be seen how little reliance is
to be placed on the statements Of those
whose interest it is to s'throw DUST in the
eyes of the people. In almost every in
stance where local questions have been
merged in the naked question of Harrison
and Van Buren,, the former have been vic
torious.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

The Mississippi is falling quite fast.
The weather during the latter part Of the
last month has been very cold. aa.fsII
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

For the Hawk Eye and Patriot
Dialogue between a farmer Of Lee co,t,.-
tsi and a federal Sub Treasury politi-
clan at Burling ton.
Politician. Good morning farmer j.,
how is your health-how is the health Of
your family! | am glad, very glad to see
you indeed.
Farmer J. My health is tolerable
good and so is that Of my family. How
is it with yourself!
Politician. have no reason to COM
plain. All things seem to be working
pretty near right. am glad to learn by
the last Gazette that our friends in Lee
county go in TO nominate candidate for
Congress.
Farmer J. Tread the article you refer
to, but think it states falsehood, and
think the writer when he wrote the com
munication knew he was penning palpa-
Bile falsehood.
Politician. Are you in earnest. Why
in matter which so much concerns the in
terests of our party as the getting up of a
Territorial convention can there be any
apathy on the subject!
Farmer J. Why to tell you the truth
we have been so much engaged of late in
making preparations to meet the land sales
that we have had no time to think of con-
ventions or any such kinds Of fixing ups.
{ Politician. But do you not think our
friends in Lee county generally will go
in for a convention.
Farmer j. Well do not know, but
rather think the industrious and respec-
table part will not. There are some half
dozen idle fellows iii Lee county who
lounge about the villages, who pretend to
be of our party, and who no doubt will
do all they can to raise the question, but
apprehend their influence is not much.
Politician. 1t is the desire of our pro.
minent men to have convention; if you
can be of service to the party in this mat.
ter, it is hoped you will lend hand.
Farmer J. Why if | could see any
good to come from a convention, would
go in for it, but it strikes me this projec,
of a convention comes from few hungry
Office seekers and idle demagogues 70,
their own particular benefit. These are
hard times neighbor, and think it be.
comes every honest man to look we'll to
his own concerns. Excuse me for the pre-
sent fyou please, the sale is about to com
mence and must attend to the purchase
of my farm; afterwards l will call and see
you at your Office.
Politician walking down street mus
ing to himself.
Really if the farmers in this Territory
are as independent as this man it will be
hard matter indeed to jerk them into the
traces. However we will continue the
trial. THE SPY.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

A BILL to grant other lands to the in.
habltants of townships deprived of the
sixteenth section, BY Indian reserva.
tons.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
OF Representatives of the United States
OF America in Congress assembled. That
in all instances where the sixteenth Sec
ton, reserved for schools in any township,
shall have been taken by Indian reserva-
ton, or under any other claim, derived
from any law or treaty of the United
States, the inhabitants Of such township
may, by such agent, or agents, or trustees,
as they may lawfully constitute and ap-
point, apply to the register and receiver
OF the land Office, within whose distric,
such township may be situated, and en-
ter, instead thereof, not exceeding one Sec
ton, Of lands subject TO private entry, in
SAID :; land district, in quantities not less
than one quarter section !; Provided. I'll
shall first be made to appear, to the sat.
lsfaction Of such register and receiver
that the sixteenth section of such town.
ship has been lost, &c. 's.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

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Produce shipped from IoDa to New
Engla,ad.-The House of H. w. Moore
& Co., Of this place shipped about 5000
lbs Lard and several thousand lbs Bacon
yesterday for New England. This is the
first shipment of the kind that we have
yet heard of, from this Territory. They
have also shipped several lots of Beef
to the south.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02
DEATH OF EX-GOVERNOR Won

- ~ AA'NOs - AsA' -. - =
We learn with regret that Ex-G0'ssa'
or GEORGE WoLF died suddenly d y
Philadelphia custom house, about nS
o'clock, yesterday morning. He lladua \,
laboring under an affection Of the nsn
for some time, but was well enough 70 Y \
morning to walk down TO the office !, &
passing to his private room, ne 81, !.
some one to assist him in taking on !, {
cloak. This done, he laid down ol y
settee, and shortly after expired. HsI
about 20 years of age, and had oscprJ'
the position of Collector of the Ion y, +
Philadelphia since March last.--faap
Star.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-04-02

MAKE ROOM FOR COOPER Some
might suppose from the date of the fol-
lowing circular that it was all a hoax
We assure our readers, however, that it
is genuine, and that Mr. Cooper really er-
poets to be elected, and no one can con-
vince him to the contrary. He has more
over authorized us to say that if the Con-
vention s'that is to be held'' should nom
mate him as their candidate for Delegate
to Congress, he shall decline running for
the Legislature.
TO THE VOTERS OF DIES MONIES
COUNTY.
Fellow CITIZENS:
have the honor to present YOU my
name as candidate for your sufirages
at the ensuing election. At the urgent
request of many devoted friends, l have
been induced to tender you my services
as member of the House of Represen-
tatlves of the next Legislative Assem-
bly,. | assure you it was not without
many scruples and earnest persuasions
that was induced 10 run, well knowing
that my private Business required ma en-
tire attention, and that public employ
ment is not unfrequently, but poorly re-
warded. But am one of those who he
lieve that private interest should always
be subservient to public good; and indi-
vidual welfare merged in the public pros.
perity, when the one is incompatible with
the other. With these views and not on
account of longing for self agyrandize-
ment, have consented with reluctance
TO be candidate. have been persuad-
ed to offer myself as sacrifice for mai
country, entertaining the hope that shall
like Abram of old, meet Nth happy de.
iverance-my faith indeed is greater
than his, for | offer up myself and not nv
only child.
1t may be considered necessary that II
should give you brief history of nv
life. will do so, but wish no one forI
a moment to harbor the idea that / arro-
gale to myself any thing that IS not
justly due TO me, or to cast false color
ing over any Of my past acts. was born
a republican, sucked democratic mother,
was rocked in hickory cradle and votedI
for Gen. Jackson. l know these with ma
ny, will be considered sufficient qualitfca-
tions for the most exalted aad dignified
office. But my claims upon your suffra.
ges are not all told. / am one Of the old.
est citizens in the Territory. / immi-
grated to Burlington VIXEN Iowa was 4
bowling wilderness. | endured all the
sufferings and privations consequent upon
10 new and unsettled coun.
try. I have labored, toiled and strup..
gled for Subsistence among you, and Il
have assisted more probably than any
other man, to build up this flourishing
,ity. / have resided among you for the
six past years, and my character for in
lustry, temperance. probbiitty and honor,
ire generally known and trust properly
have coveted no mans
*, or his ass, or his wife, or his man SER