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EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROM MEM
RERS OF CONGRESS FROM NEW YORK

WAsHINGTON CITY, March 24th, I04U
Dear Sir-I have just seen the prospectus of the
PILoT proposed to be published by you at baltimore.
think it may be made important acquisition to the
cause of HARRISON and reform. / will cheerfully
give to your undertaking such aid it may be in
nv power to render.
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WASHINGTON, March Is, 1910.

WASHINGTON, MARCH 20, Io4U
Dear General--I pleased to see a veteran Like
yourself again taking the feldit argues well for the
cause of our country, and you may count upon any
thing do to aid you in supporting our institu-
tons in their frmest purity.
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BELLEvILLE, III. 27tb MARCH ism

Dear Strive are led to expect from tbo
pers, that you will again enter upon the arduous du
ties OF the supervision of independent nevspaper
need not tell you how much interest is felt mon
the subject.
1t Is now generally admitted that General Harris
on will get Illinois, and we look upon his election
as certain
wish your paper sent to me, and should be glad
to hear from you. will procure a number of sub
scrlbers With great respect, your friend.
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MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1910.
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The following gentlemen have been appointed As
slstant Marshals and requested to meet at Nort
Bend, this evening 20th inst at o'clock.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-01

Fellow-citizens, for the I4ocos it has
been unfortunately indeed; their ISLANDERS
have been refutediin many ways, but the
lState-elections have given them the liesin
the most plain and emphatic manner
Look d! the elections in Virginia, North
Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky, Indiana,
Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont!
All those. States have contradicted the
ISLANDERS that have been laid to- the Old
Hero,>by giving. large majorities for the.
Wing ticket. 81 a 5 a 4
Let Us, then, fellow voters, on Monday
next, rally under the broad banner Of
REFORM, and vote for RICH, who
came TO Iowa on foot, and let the Office
Holders know that they cannot dictate to
a free people by forcing upon them their
candidate, who came to Iowa with a COM
mission in his pocket, and who is at this,
time receiving Nine Dollars per day. 4
A MECHANIC.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-01

+ E
then, who under the name and guise OF
democracy, tries to overthrow the princi-
piles ofrepublicanism as sprofessed and ac-
ted upon by Jefferson and Madison Im-
mense cheering,
General Harrison here adverted to the
calumnies put forth against his military
fame by that noble pair of brothers, Allen
and Duncan, and in severe, but just terms,
exposed the falsehoods of these vilfers.
He proved they were guilty of classifying
the records of the country, and in a brief
and lucid manner vindica,e,l himself and
1.-The honor Of the nation from the asper-
sions of these and other reckless poIi,i-
clans. He showed that the received his
tory of his brilliant career in the north
west had been stamped by the, impress of
truth, and he will soon find that ggener-
Gus and grateful people will testify their
admiration Of his glorious services in their
cause by raising the brave old soldier 10
the highest office in their gift
a precious inheritance, continued the
general, has been handed down to you by
your forefathers. In Rome the, sacred
fire. Of Tabled. gods was kept alive by yes,
tai virgins, and they watched over the gift
with eager eyes. in America, glorious
fire has been lighted on the altar Of iber-
ty, and to you, my fellow citizens, has it
been entrusted in safe keeping to be nour-
ished with care and fos,ered forever
Keep it burning, and let the sparks that
continually go up from it fall on other al
tars and light up in distant lands the fire
of freedom. The Turk busies himself no
longer with his harem or his bow string.
To RIGHTEOUSNESS have succeeded the
rights Of man, and constitutions are given
to the people by once despotic rulers,
Whence came the light that now shines in
that land Of darkness? 1t was brand
snatchea from your own pure altar. Shall
then the far seen light upon the shrine of
American liberty ever be extingnished'-.
NO, no,no!) 1twould not be your loss on
ly--it would be the loss of the whole world.
The enemies Of freedom in Europe are
watching you with intense anxiety, and
your friends, like the few planets Of heav-,,
Ell, are praying for your success. De-
ceivei them not, but keep the sacred fire
burning steadily upon your affairs, and the
Ohio farmer, whom YOU design to make
your chief magistrate, viii, at the end of
four years, cheerfully lay down the au-
thority which yon may entrust him with,
free from all ambition. 1t will be glory
enough for me to be honored as those
pure and honest republicans Washington,
Jefferson and Madison were honored-
with the high confidence of a great, no.
bic; just and generous people! (The ex-
element and cheering continued for sew
eral minutes, and the multitude were sway
ed TO and fro, as the leaves of the forest in
a stormWind.( /
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-01
,TMAJOR EATON..a

This distinguished gentleman stonall
our city, last evening, on his way 10 Ts
nessee. He was waited upon by nj
number of our citizens, who werp !,
ious to pay their respects to man Wb,J
name has been SO conspicuous in AMI
lean politics. He was the biograpl,r |
Gen. Jackson, and was member If n
first Cabinet. He has since been Mn.
ter to Spain, and has now recently \
turned. He is decidedly for Hqrri,s|
and Mat too above Gil disgaise. n
made a short, off, hand address 10 All
assemblage collected to hear him At
LOG CABIN. 1t seemed to tell with al
effect upon his audience, and he wa, n
quently greeted with mos. decided MI!
ifestalions of applause.
He said he was always republic
and spoke of the warm and firm anal
ment he had always felt aud still feels \
Gen Jackson. He spoke of the pro,ps|
ity of the country when he left it'll
years ago-of the change that has con-
over it since. He alluded to tile SIapjrl
Army project as anti-republican and nj
gerous-and of the coalition between vi
Buren, and Calhoun in terms Of distvl
and disapproba,ion. He also spoEe H
the Tariff and United States Bank, nj
said Gen. Harrison occupies preGaly
the same ground in relation 10 the llnI
that President Madison did. He said N
was lnlthe U. S. Senate when John Ral
dolph charged Harrison with ledersfsE
and heard Harrison promptly repel III
charge--that if he had not heard i'll
charge refuted, as he did, he should MI
have taken Randolph's word as aulhohE
in such case.
He said he Was glad to see the peaH
determined to "rein I'M the present IL |
ministartion in its wild career. Hea
he should support Gen. Harrison b
cause he thought him the mostrpublisaI
and because reform, is needed in III
Administration of the General Goreni
ment. He was decidedly for ''chmss
We have but briefly, alluded to tt
subjects Of his speech, without being all
to do more at present. He said gsaE
deal in short space, and the ground II
took was altogether manly and ahovE
board.-Ohio State Journal.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-01

livery uncertain, and ought mi
pended upon. Would it no, h. w.. pc
the people of Iowa to let Uncle 81 Se''e'
tlnue to pay the Legislative, ,be s1 10 %
tive, and the Judicial Department. ss :
lawful wages in gold and silyer
our great father, has his Treas,,,,;ssaa a
OF the precious metals, let him ,lef, ss !
our Territorial expenses, paw on, may Z \
rent, print our laws, &c. for sa,na -. : Jog @
six years to come; by which i;n ass
shall have paid for our lands and m ;as =
finished, and paid for our conn, III 4 ~
ings --be out of debt-times not 8. Ial
Uncle Sans gold more abundant. ,Dd "
though not least appropriation BE- loa ! I
instead of 40 or SO, 1000. A s,n, Jp "
thinly settled county, or state a u .
must labor under many disadyan,,aaa,'S' sI
hardsllips, because there mus, b. S e,s' 9
enough for seli-government, and ,b U,'se |
ficers must be paid by tax levieI s y
the people. Think Of wha, | baya a as
and know that your fate is in you. s'a'
hands, if you vote for a convention NV W.
taxation, debt, and hard times mn III /
low, and many of you in the end y
your homes. The State be in aoh, u
labor under many disadvantages ior :.
ries of years. Cast your eyes ovs, \
State of Illinois-see their condi,;0,
she will not rid herself from deb, ts.s
ty years to come.
ONE OF TIE PEOPLE
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-01
IMPA f. TIAIITY
For: Madison, Sept. 23d 1910.
= For the Hawk Eve and Patriot.

VI tue iiuWk Eye ana L dlfiol.
Felloec Citi1eas Of Iopa:-On Mon
day next you will be called upon to say
at the ballot. box whether you are in favor
of Convention, or No Convention, and
as that question is being discussed over
the signature Of "Sundry" persons rather
one sidedly, it may not be amiss for the
features of the other side of the picture to
be also laid before you. This question I
believe was first brought up by our good
Governor in his Message to the Legisla-
ture of Iowa, and by some means has
found its way into the great Sanhedrim at
Washington, and we are informed that a
law has passed authorizing Iowa to hold
a convention, &c. Now although thus
much has been done, are YOU fellow citi-
zens in fit condition to take upon you
the responsibilities Of an independent
State?
Can the people of Iowa bear the bur-
then Of taxes that will then of necessity
be placed upon them! Can population
of 43,700 inhabitants pay a tax of $50, 900
per annum to dcfray the expenses of Go
vernment! | think in justice to them
selves they cannot, they will not. AT pre-
sent we have not enough inhabitants by
something over six thousand. And if we
had 100000, which the sum requires, eve
ry inhabitant would then have TO pay one
dollar as tax for the support Of Govern
ment; or what is the same thing, every
father, who has wife and eight children
would have to pay the sum of ten dollars,
as State tax, and in addition to that a
heavy county tax for the purpose of erect
ing Public Buildings and othercounty ex-
penses. In addition to all these expenses
many Of you, fellow citizens, have your
lands to pay for. You have borrowed
money of Tom. Dick and Harry at high
interest, and all must be paid or your
homes be lost. The advocates for admis-
sion into the Union, will tell you, that the
five per cent. fund, arising from the sale
of public lands, will go very far towards
defraying the expenses of State Govern
ment. But, fellow citizens, experience
viii teach you another lesson. By the
time we could become state, and receive
that per cent. the surveyed lands would
be all sold. especially if the President
should continue the same course hereto.
fore! pursued, Of selling large portion
every year, You will perceive therefore,
that this source Of profit to the State is
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-01
For the Hawk Eve and Patriot.

MoRMoNs.--A considerable number O.
these people are settled in Lee county
! on the tract of land designated the Hall
Breed reservation. A still larger number
reside Immediately on the opposite side
Of the Mississippi river in. the State Of IL
linols. They commenced coming to this
country soon after their violent expulsion
from their lands and habitations in Mis-
souri,. They have a town named Nauvoe
; at the head of the Rapids. of the Missis-
sippi on the Illinois side. This place
which eighteen months ago did not per-
haps contain 80 inhabitants, now numbers
it is said not less than 1000 or 1900
The people in general appear peaceable
and Industrious, and it is hoped that so
long as they conduct themselves as moral
and industrious citizens, the singularity
of their religious principles, may not ORR
ginate against them unworthy prejudices
in other respects. . lz@., s,s.... ~. I
Smith and Rigdon reside in Nauvoo.
Having heard much talk concerning them
at one time or other, | took the opportu-
nifty, perhaps 4 month since TO attend 4
meeting where it was. announced the for
mer would preach. The meeting consist
ed'of about 500 persons, the large major
ity of whom seemed to be atlherents of the
Mormon faith. Smith abilities arc much
moderated by report. He evidently has
a deep understanding of human nature,
and though his public speaking, it is true.
is not graceful, Or such as we should an
ticipa'e in person having the advantage
of collegiate instruction, yet it is free
and energetic, and such as we would look
for in person of considerable native en-
ergy of mind, but who has not been IA
vored with the touch and finish of good
school education. t- t
A few days since had the opportunity
to hear Rigdon speak. Being in low
state of health lie was not enabled to
speak. as was informed, with his usual
ability, but should suppose judging from
what did hear him say, tina, when per-
fectly at himself, he is possessed of, con.
siderable more than ordinary pulpit elo-
quence. t7@ 5
| am Informed the Governor Of Missou-
ri has made demand ofthe Governor Of
Illinois for the persons of Messrs Smith
and Rigdon. If such be the case, and they
be delivered up, or shall be under the ne.
cessity of removing to some other place
to avoid the pursuit of the Government of
Missouri, it will likely have some intlu-
ence in the condition of their settlement
i'll Illinois. .s-.,.,.t ,....s... B. 49,.
Governor Boggs in one of his military
orders if recollect Alright directed that
the Mormons should be exterminated or
driven from the State. He drove them
from the state--why the deuce does he,
want them back again. ~ s514 ~
The above remarks were hastily penn
ed, not to do good or bad to the Mormons,
but to crafty in part the frequent inquiry
which is made concerning their settle
ment in this country. @
5s'@ iMPARTIALITY.
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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-01-16
1913 "a FOR VICE PRESIDENT, sag ass
- JOHN TYLER, OF VIRGINIA. y I'd

Navy oKK THE legislature Of this great state
convened at Albany last weekAthe first time it has
met for great many years, when all branches Of the
administrator were Of the right politics. In the SEN
ate, Lieut.. Gov. BRADlsH took the. chair. In the
House, Mr. PArTERsor, the Speaker Of the last Legis
lature, was re-chOsen by majority of II over Mr..
Chat6eld. the loco candidate. The message of Gov.
SEWARD transmitted the first day Of the session.
II sa very long document--oceupying tenor eleven
columns in heAlbany papers--s as such documents
should be. devoted mainly 20 the affairs Of the State
which he is called to preside, and. gives full
and the cit zsns0f the state, very Interesting
couIltof all is great concerns go sa}e-s'''rt
On the second day OF tlte session, an act was in
troduced forthe election Of = State Printer, Thur
low Weed and also fortEe choice Of United States
Senator. The former passed both Houses on Friday
and Saurday-so that the $20, 900 CrosWeA has now
thepteasure of bemoaning bis hard fate, having real
ized a fortune of more than hundred thousand dol
lars by the'public printing during the sixteen years
that he held the Office. The choice Of Senator
was fxedfor Tuesday and as we have no doubt OF
the result, we congratulate the country the tr-
umphant returuto the Senate Of the Hon. N P. TALL
MApGE. The locos, in order 10 defeat Mr.. r. were
wiliingto agreeto support any other Wbig, and were
endeaSorng toSdraw some of from hin-but all in
vain.s - wa = -.
k1iassochusettss--We have not yet seen the oGciai
statement Of the votes or Governor in this state but
understand that Mr. Morton viii have from to
four maoriy all other votes, if the illegal nd
Informal votes not excluded. We hope, there
tore. he will be proclaimed Governor for the ensuing
year; and after that go intoa dgnided retirement
BY statute law of this state passed at the las,ses-
sieno Of the Legislature, the duty of the cleo
Of the several towns to meet sometime during the
present month, and express their views the subicc,
Of licensing individuals sell wines and spr,uous
liquors within their respective limits. Inconformity
with this law, meeting Of the electors Of this town
was held on Monday last, and liberty was given TO oil
legal electors to sell wines and spurious liquors with
in the town Of Litchield for the current year. 1t
would seem perhaps at first view thai this gave
10 every eector the power of selling by the glassbut
by reference the third section of the in question:
il will be seen that but taperners have this Gber-
~ grated to the-so that the law it now stands,
permits every legal election to sell liquors and wines in
any quantity, however small provided that be not
drank within the sellers house or shop; and tavern
ers still have the same power that they ever had of
selling by the glass-but no others. B..
r.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-01-16

THE following communication comes 10 us from
one whose head is whened BY the frosts Of seventy
wintersAfrom one whose life has been one Of unnin-
ged usefulnessand who has been sgnalized not less
for the purity Of his walk and conversation, than for
his intelligence and high intellectual Qualifications
That his declaration that thefei nothiRg peFsonal
in his delineation, meme who know him can Doubt +
THE GOOD EDITOR. ess3 ls5is
He enriches his paper with intelligence, originality,
and pathos. He restraints himself from that personal
abuse, which many editors seem to think essentialto
their vocation. His gentlemanly example renders
him worthy to be followed by the whole editorial
corps. The printer, who addresses himself every
week or day to hundreds or thousands is subjected to
invdious observations but he fills an honorable and
useful station, and sustains high responsibility It.
destitute Of good principles, good breeding he en-
deavors to attract notice BY his which
there is too greedy appetite in the communicate
he yields hmselfa slave to the party which he espou
ses, and tolls for it by coniumeas upon his opponents
if catching the spirit Of Infatuated zealot, as re.
gardless of truth and honor, he scaters abroad his
malignant ISLANDERS and inAammatory inducements
then, instead of wise and benevolent teacher Ind
guide, he presents himself sower of dscord md
minister Of evil. If the laws of the land subject
"SesA ~ Lhssteec"
before he can commence his labors will they suffer
"a beardless youth, without Judgement orpnnc,pe-or
permit even man of full age without conscience or
honor, to send daily into the houses of common peo-
pie foul and malignant spirit to corrupt them by in
decencies and blasphemies, and todrive them mad
ness by falsehood and bitter indictments? No--the
good printer wfpossess kindness Of heart and rec
ttnde Of mind, which will never allow him TO taduee
or revile He will command those moral and intel
ec,ual qualities, which will qualify him to guide the
opinions, and control, in some degree, the connections
Of an inquirng and agitated people. Such course
of conduct will secure the purity, Independence, and
freedom Of the press. d s t.,s5a So .4sss-. ira
The writer OF the above sentiments surely intends
nothing personal nor partisan. -sa 4 ". H.
AT the Town Meeting in this town, on Monday
last on the motion OF DR. William Buel, late President
OF the town. and country temperance societies, it was
voted, that all electors be allowed to retail spurious
liqours for the present year. The vote, we believe.
was POI yeas, Al nays. 3st'
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Extract efa letter to tie editor, dated.

sAsssN :. H.NEW-h MILFORD, Jan. -, 1871.
AT length have the pleasure Of informing You
that the flousatonic Rail Road is nearly in running
order to our place. and that If The weather continues
favorable for the next two weeks the cars win be able
to come the depot in our village. Had il not been
for the severe snow storms We should have had oil
done beloretlIstime but il was out of the power Of
the company to fight against thelelemen,s. Every
other obstacle they have had to contend with, and
have ,hroaet MOI wiss,ahdne IN less time than
have ever known with the same distance Of road-
1t is now about I5months since the work was begun
TO any exteit and every inch Of the road is now era
ded, oil the timber down excep, few rails and the
iron spiked on to % miles, and in running order for
that distance. Since the Irsf Of Nov. the company
have built iwo large car houses and two engine hoa.
SEES, will, turn arnnnds, water stations, &c, and re-
ceiyed from the celebrated factory Of Baldwin, Val &
Hufty Philadelphia, Two splendid locomotives, Of
which they have been running for the last forneght
They have also Just received four splendid passenger
cars, to hold 5persons each. and are daily citing
two more to hold 30 each, Of the most modern con
sstfHciion. with movable seats. &c. We expect on
the opening Of the road 70 have grand Olhfcation
andswil let you know when, as IL may be worth
while for some Of tchfeld friends to visit US or
Vat Oecasiou. ~ VIII DC GLORIOUS Time, nave TIC
doubt, judging from The feelings lexperisnced day
OF two since, when taking d ride in de adjoinin,
town Of Brookeid. isaw Tor the rst time the Ioeoo
tive gliding arpoeg The hills 70 near my Own home
And when reflected 20 whom we ara indebted 10
this great Improvement il occurred to me that to
Bishop, Esq. the sole csHlracsos agsthe inhabisant
Of the valley Of the Honsatonic RTineipaly to Civ,
their Thanks tor sne one viii deny DAT had ii no
been for him these would have bsena sail road il
chs section Tor many years Come down. then. anr
help Us drink te health Of A. Bishop. and prosper
eus eaFser to the Honsatonie r. r. Company n
= ses 2@aS ek&& NJ efAs-~s - - = heFs'
8 Edward BisssIL ESQ., iornefIY Of this town, has re
Gently been appointed by lhe President Of the UnfeG
States, Parser in the Navy from the 3Osh December
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1840-01-16

A q Court of Probate kolden a Litclsfeld, in
and for the District Of Lischfeia eN tAe 7th
dan Of Jan'y, 1910: Phinehas Miner, Esq
!, iais Judge Of the Coatytef Probate for said
a' district being dead Presea, Calpin Butter,
II. ESQ. Judge Of the Coutt of Pyobaie fir the
M adjoining district Of Plymouth, sCho gsag by
y IaW acl, holding the same: ok f7,ae = s,'a
nERTAIN estate having beeR assigned to
NJ Kirby Marsh, Of Litchfield, by EMU
WEssTER; of Iitchfield. IN trust fer the bene-
iii 81 ali his creditors, this court doth appoint
the Sd day Of February, 1870. al 10 o'clock,
A. M. at the probate ofiicesia Litchiield, for
the appointment of Commissioners 20 receive,
examine and adjust the claims Of oil who
were the creditors Of the said Webster at the
time of said assignment; and said trustee Is
directed 10 give notice of this order by ad.
yertising the same in a newspaper published
in Litch6eld, and by posting the same on the
public signpost in said Litchfield nearest the
place of residence of said assignor, that all
persons interested may appear, II they see
cause, and be heard touching said appoint
ment. Certified from Record. s.s.
So .a'l.aSa 3, &. g. WoODRCFF, Clerk.