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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
ain case Of need, Russian army will

''In case Of need, Russian army will
be directed upon Asia Minor, and placed
so as to cover aud secure the capital Of
Turkey; but the Dardanelles and the
Bosphorus are to be closed against vessels
OF War of all nations whatsoever"
II this he true, Russia has it all her
own WY, but l am 10th to place implici,
reliance upon the announcement. AS it
lis, very busy; % ships of the line she
has sent to join Admiral Slopford, and
the Emperor has just reviewed the frs,
corps Of the army AT Warsaw.
France has acted so strange a part in
| this srurco-Egyp,ian question solely be.
{ Cause her ARMOUR PRoPRE was disturbed
by her exclusion from the Convention.
At the present moment she assumes a
very warlike altitude, and nenaces the
Parties to the Quintuple Treaty if they
should proceed to extremilies agains.
her protege, Mehemet Ali. The arming
throughout France has been going on
upon very extensive scale. and within
The last few days contract has been
taken up to supply the government with
rs 600 horses. This has serious as.
pect. for such an expense never should
/ be incurred unless France is resolved 10
act. The conservative portion of the
Partisan press, call loudly for the cnnvu-
cation of the Chambers, but NJ. Theirs
would find their assembling very incon-
venient, and therefore all his organs de-
nounce the idea. In this ,hiuk thai.
the little Premier is quite right, determine
ed as he is to have all the honor and mag.
nanimity Of peace or war.
To meet every contingency, England,
though calm, has not been sleeping.
The troops To whom reIiefs had been
sent at Gibraltar, Malta. the 1onian
Islands. the West Indies, and other places
have received orders to remain where thew
are. so that now, double forces are in all
those garrisons. Ammunition, and war
like stores Of all descriptions. have been
despatched TO the several forts on the
coast. and recruiting for the army is
going on br,skly. but MOTTO ANY great ex
tent. II being merely for the purpose of
filling up the reserve companies. Three
ships of the line will be ready next week
and manned, and four war steamers are
being got ready with almost incredible
dispatch. ~ y Mercury.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
Ike Uefauiter's Farewell.
AIr-The Brides FgrereH.

$ =
Farewell, Amos! thou art filing
Extra Globes with extra lies; 80
l would aid thee, oh how willing.
But my dark fate Onward cries.
Farewell, Amos, now leave thee,-
Hopes and fears my bosom swell;
Where | go, they may believe nc
Thou could st never, Fare thee we'll!
Farewell, Martin! thou art smiling,
But there's sadness on thy brow;
Vain the hope that's now begui'ing,
Vain the trust that fills thee now,
Farewell, Martin! thou did st give me
Office. ere thy fortunes fell
And I'll love, although leave thee,
Suffering Martin, fare thee we'll.
Farewell. Calhoun! thou art turning.
As thou did'st when first we met,
Still thy patriot bosom burning,
On the strongest side to get.
Fapwcll, mild and gentle Levi
Though mnrsudear than words can Tell Z,
Amos , Martin Calhoun! Levi!
All beiqyed ones, fare ye well!
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
MAIN e.

Our Western friends should understab
the game that the locofoco papers in lAi
State are playing i'll regard 10 the vote 4
Governor. They know that Mr. Kenths
majority Of all The votes, yet they s,ris
to conceal the fact. They have publish
ed erroneous returns. and now ,hsy s'a
diously avoid correcting them, knowing
that by so doing. result contrary % lhsl'
wishes will be made to appear. Thsres
son is plain. Important elections arsH
take place in the West. and the Presidsa
tial election is at hand, therefore they u
reluctan, to present any Thing discount
ing to their party. Hence they will ss'
up the cry till after the November elss
ton, that Mr. Kent is not elected Bas
gor Courier. as
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
THE BURNT DISTRICT.

No one recent circumstance has tended
so much to improve the appearance of our
city as the destructive fire Of last spring.
The whole territory desolateI by the
fire with only two OF three exceptions. J
has been covered with new, subs,an.
tia'. and elegant buildings, much finer and
better than those destroyed.
We should hardly know in what city
tollonk for the same number of elegant
new business buildings all in continuous
rows, as are now to be seen on Main, be-
tween Third and Fourth streets. where a
very few months since, were only to be
seen heaps of s'nouldering ruins. This
Phoenix regeneration speaks well for the
enterprise and energy Of our merchants
and property holders; and in such times.
not unfavorably Of their resources too
Lou. Ness.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
"We Lalies are all Whigs-.God
bless them!
PRENrIss, of Miss.

ANEGpoTE.-A few evenings since,
the daughters of very respectable loco
foco gave party, to which were invited
number Of their male and female ac-
quaintance. Time passed off pleasantly.
as is usual on such occasions. although
politics were frequently introduced du-
ring the evening After the adjournment
of the party. it fell to the lot of a young
Lady, who was strong Wing, to he
escorted home by young man, who was
loco foco. During their walk home
wards. politics were again introduced,
and he, during his conversation, termed
the Wings Tories. In an instan. the
Lady Withdrew her arm from his, and
said-''Sir, my father is Wing and no
Tory. and so was his father before him.
and fought TOO, Sir, for the liberty which
we now enjoy. And further, Sir | take
pleasure in informing you, | have no fur
Their use Of your services .'But you
are not going II walk such distance as
You have to walk, by Yourself. are ynn!
eyes. sir. sooner than walk with one who
would disparage the name Of Wings. -
And she did walk home by herself.
J. N. NJ.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
WHITE HOUSE.
ACT i: SCENEl:

w HlIE HUI e.
ACT /: SCENEl:
Fan Buren,. Shocking bad news
from Maine, this. Can't stand 1.-THE
.'people are really expecting too much
from the government"
.4mos.---1t's very scary even 10 the
grown up folks.
Dear Blair.-Yon must say in the
Extra. Amos, that it's all Wing lie
lust about as true as the '.Chrstain's Bi
ble.'' @
1 Poinsett. This disaster might have
been avoided. could we have called the
New Hampshire militia over the line
about these times!
Forsyth. -FairGeld's last majority o
5000 lost! and Kent elected! with five
Congressman and Smith bea,!-its Water.
loo all over.
Johnny Brough--1'll stake my repu
Fan Buren, You hush! you never
had any worth stalking.
Pauding.--This comes Of letting cob.
lers and thinkers vote.
Benton comes of not sending
gold to the office holders, as You
did in 1896 Gn
Levi Gould not do it: the gold is ex
punged-
Fan Buren--!'ll send Albert Smith to
Russia, ''in spite of lamentations there or
eisewhere;' aud Davee Minister Pleni
potentiarv to Otaheite.
Benton-Solitary and alone.
i'uchman-..I wish to Heaven could
speak i'll voice lond enough -
Fan Bnrcn-For gootlness sake for
bear. Mr.. Buchanan, you spoke too loud
once before ...fnr the Maine folks"
Bemon--"Solita.y and atone -
Holland. Sir!
Fan Buren-It's even so-"sold to
the Dutch"
Waiker.--''Cuba, Sir!''
Iun Buren, II send yon Minister
to Cuba, Wr. Walker.
Ca!houn-Don't despair, MaHv! It's
no laughing matter any how-'FhiS VIC
tory. iii is plain to be seen, will not enure
to-
Pan Buren-Friends we're fatignel
-"s,ay not upon the order Of your going
but 60 at once"
Ereunt Omnes.
Fan Buren, Soius.
Connecticut gone! Rhode Island, too!
Virginia-O! tina. cursed Army Bill!-
Vermont!
New York! the sober second thoughts
are worst.
Old Rip Van Wrinkles walked up too
against me.
Louisiana, thankless jade-you too
past hope.
The Old Lions home too; strange!
strange! s
Kentuck-is Harry Clay's-
Indiana could not help going for Old
Tip.
And even Alabama--Ma ine-New
hampshire
| II be hanged if don't wish ! coul d
go for Old Tip myself.
Eru-(putling set of gold spoons in
his pocket. @
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

NEW ORLEANS. The Bulletin fixes
the population Of New Orleans and sub.
urbs, q, one hundred thousand.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

THE Appeal TO TIE PEopLE.-The
Presidential contest now going on in This
country exhibits probably the most Dem
ccratic struggle for the election of a chief
magistrate ever before Witnessed in coun-
try Of such extent. and numbers, as the
United States, THE case of the People
against the Government is literally argned
before the jury of,he Peopla. Never be.
fore were seen such immense assemblies
of men. met TO canvass and decide upon
the merits Of their rulers. 81 numerous
indeed are those assemblies in every par
Of the country. that it would quite occupy
ouS entire reading columns to present bul
brief sketch Of their proceedings.
Mr. Webster, Mr. Preston. Nr Southar,l
MIR Hoffman, Gov. Call. Gen. Wilson,
MI Leigh, Mr. Tallmadge, Mr. Legare,
and mighty host Of other distinguished
men are now engaged daily in addressing
the People i'll their primary assemblies
in various sections of the country. with
the effect tina, might be naturally anicipa-
ted from the united efforts of SO much
ability and eloquence. HARR1soN and
Gorwin are addressing in person their fel-
low-citizens Of Ohio, and notwilhstantl.
ing the indisposition Of one, and the do
tage' of the other, have excited a spirit
that is working wonders in that State.
Men have everywhere been ready to en-
qnire and eager to learn; and inquiry has
resulted in a conviction If The incapacity
Of the present Federal Administration.
This i is which has given The death
blow 10 its power. Men have suffered p
they have traced their suffering to its
source and they are able and ready, to
APPLY THE REMEDY.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

PIrrsBURe. The population Of this
city is computed At 10000. Including the
depending villages in the vicinity.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

Importance cftAe coilocation ofwords,
IN sorifing. illustrated. The writer of a
letter, which is now before US, wished 10
say, eve have two schoolrooms. one
above the other, sufficiently large 70 ac-
commodate three hundred scholars but
he actually says. I'VE have two school.
rooms. sufficiently large to accommodate
three hundred scholars, one above The
other. What rooms. and wha. pile!-
s. C. Jour. e @
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

A manin Boston the other day. by the
name Of Notion. named his yo,,nges, son
and heir Boston, aud the Hi,ie wretch il
now a Boston Noiion for lie. Wash,
that curious notion?
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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

The Documents to which you rJn
are subject to as many Constructions a I!
DEMONSTRATIONS, as the Christians ~
Bile. TExTRA GLOBE.
Read that. fellow citizens. The docs
ments and speeches here referred to,as
Gen. Harrison's letters and speeches q
planatory Of his political sentiments,
Amos Kendall says tha, those letters s''
speeches are as vague, uncertain, ands
Ineligible. as the cord Of GodM
Let nations curse follow the boar
headed blssphemer to his grave!--np'
Spy.
Extract of letter received from = ~.
tom House officer, in New York, oy y
brother III Philadelphia:
calculate that all is gone here y
that we shall all be turned out Of Once !,
myself have taken care Of No. One' ~
saved my earning; but do not know W.
will become of the poor Deuils who sP'p
their money as they gotit." sf5
The Pensacola Gazette Of the sS'hn
timo, observes: It is still believed oy y
ny that the contest for the presidanc,, e. !
November, will he warm and close =.
trust that we shall not be deemed %
felt our neutral character. when ~ i.
press the opinion that such will mol e !, 4
case. A warm contest it may DC; = I
is no longer true that s.coming eyenss..
their shadows before" il Gen. Hsnrs
be not elected in November by aas)V.. n
al least equal to that Obtained ~ ~
Jackson over Mr. Adams in 1875
Mr. Prentiss. Of mississippi. ~ hb q
speech al. Cleveland, Ohio, made w
lowing significant remark: ia, y.
.,Ir n. said. in his p4vn State tlle ~
focos were anxioHsly waiting 70,
Wings to defeat than. They w w .ss|
MS for dining il, and Ihaye no douo. n
this is the feeling Of the rank and nH
the Lccos throughout the Union.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

At the great Syracuse Convention one
banner bore the lollowing inscription:
For President. William Ienry Harrison,
For Vice President, John Tyler.
For kinderhook Martin Van Buren,.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

The account current Of Mr. Van Blu
Iens four years of fnanciering may b.
easily settled. |. will read about as fol
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
AMOS AND Fl S PROGENY. .

We Ind The following "palpabIe hi
in the Rochester Democrat:
When the Wing guns at dead Of night,
Had wak'd the babes in sad aft irht.
Amos, with sharp look and piercing eye,
Says, "Hush my dcars. LIE s7It.l, don't cry"
The "Hcaven born" then resumes his quill,
The BaBts rest not but lie LIES STILL
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22
DR.. Martin Van Ruin,

| empty treasury,
nation in debt, ~s 5s as#
l public revenue dried up,
l Gold humbug exploded.
l President returned 10 Kinderhook.
Account balanced 4th March, lS4l. -Er.
We agree to the above in all but one
item. Gen. Harrison ought to be credit
ed for landing the President a, Kinder
hook. ] his will be but poor offset for
the "empty treasury "public debt, -
&c. which he will inherit.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

Il Co'atrast.--The most expensive year
during Mr. Madisnn's Administration was
1914. the year Of the war with Great Brl.
tain. The expenses ofthe country amount
ed to S3O,626,6S9 80
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22


were the Princess Charlotte. 100; the
Bellerophon, the Daphne corvette. two
Austrian frigates and couple Of briggs.
he war steamers were the Cvclops,
Hydra, and Alecto. The Pacha had
placed the Sultan's ships in the form of
horse shoe, in the order OF battle, and
intended 10 work them merely as floating
batteries. These are in the old harbor,
and the smaller craft had been gathered
within the Mole preparatory to their be-
ing sunk. The fortress Of Jean d. Acre
had been strongly fortified and victualled,
and all the treasures Of the Pacha de-
posted in the citadel Of Cairo. The ma
rines had been Withdrawn from the Turk
ish and Egyptian fleet, for the purpose of
Strengthening the land forces, and larger
quantities Of ammunition had been sent
on board.
The Constantinople da,es>are only to
the 10th Of August, bnt the intelligence
they bring is very interesting 5000
Turkish infantry had been despatched to
koniah. for the purpose of keeping bra.
him in check should lie pass Taurus.
The glorious recollections of the Egyp-
,ian general, and the enthusiasm which
would naturally fill his troops, on be-
holding the plains Of Koniah, where
they achieved such great victory, mus,
render 5000 men but feeble barrier to
their march. At Malatia. Diarbekir. and
kurdistan the Sultan had. 1900 troops,
with 100000 more in Annatolia. 5000
men had been ordered from the capital
to he a reserve to the force at Koniah.
Captain Walker had been induced into
the command Of The Turkish fleet, with
the absolute power and disposal of the
same. az a, Turkish Admiral. He is the
FIRST christian who has held the rank. and
ne does do much to the chagrin of the
faithful. He has one line-of-bat,le, ship.
frigate, corvette, and %. sail of trans
Eos ~ having on hoard $500 troops des-
tined for the coast Of Syria, Il was an :
n r IN Alexandria thai this force had
arrived At Bsyrout. ,ss f.s.s, ..fs
The intelligence that 1as created the
most sensatipnfis the discovery 81. sap.
elemental clause TO the treaty, Of the ISL,
Of July, which is stated TO be, in sub
stance, as follows
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-22

Pan Burea-Friends, we're fatignetl
-''s,ay not upon the order Of your going
but 60 at once"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27

~. h...if 10 reconcile her victim TO the fate
,h,s ,v,;,sd hsr. Her kindness OF manner be-
80. Greater sod less mixed with haughtlness
r., !, had ever been before. She drew vivid
r;.,.res Of the splendidIot that must attend the
s;fs Of Colonel ST. Aubyn. She represented
her iuaueoce. her considsration. her elevated
position in society, and Agnes, hear-soro and
miserable as she fslt, at length began TO lend a
Isnguid ear 20 the often rscited ean nlogue Of
hsr future advantages. Msrsaret's purpose
was accomplished even earlier than shs had
hoped, and few months saw her fair and tiInid
sister the wife Of Colonel ST. Aubyn.
have after events to relate which | have
felt some hesitation in making public. l have
well considered ere vsn,ured TO write thsm
down; but there is only one left who eau be
hurt by their recital, and should this record sv-
er meet her eyos, she has earned for herself the
pang tha, will be hers in psrusing it. ALREADY
has her proud heart been wrung over the sor-
row she herself prepared for those whom she
best loved, aad she deserves not to be spared
even yet. She is the only one who will reeog-
nize thro' the veil Of other names, the realities
from which frame this story, for all that tho
world knew Of them is long ago forgotten. To
my mnd the history relate appears TO hssr ,
deep and impressive lesson. II may DO useful
to Others, and it can injure no one now.
ITO RE CONTINUED
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27
RH0DE-ISLAMD REPUBLICAN.
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 81, iS4O.
FOR PRESIDENT
MARTIN VAN BUREN,
OF SEwroRK
Democratic (OnreGtiOn.

A Convention OF the Democratic Republl-
hcsns Of this State, will be holden at tho State
House, in Newport. on THURSDAY evening.
mating ticket Of Electors Of President and
Vice President OF the United States; and for
the purpose Of deciding on a candidate TO be
supported by the Democratic party of this
State, for the office of Vice President Of the
United Ststss-tho National Convention at
Baltimore nothaving made a nomination,
a." The Democrats Of the several towns are
requested TO choose Delegates accordingly.
May 27ih.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27

iro'her Federal FdishooR Nailed 10 he
ooutT-THL MoL.UauLls FuNp.-The e1-
aggeraicd stN'smsItsin r-la,ion'to ,hs fund rails
ed for tho widow Of Mclaughlin (vho vas
killed in the procession OF tho Wing National
Convention a. Baltimore \ couple Of weeks
siuce) which have appeared in some OF the poll,
'eaI papers-(one OF which, tho Albany E,snins
Journal, with its usual veraeity. swsllOd it up
to Soo00)--has drawn from Mr.. McMshon, the
President Of thu Convention, = card, 10 which
hs retuies those eNasgerations. The sutire
contributions received amount to but $780, Of
which $1,000 came from Nassaehusctts, and
$500 from Virginia.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27
COLD COMFORT FOR THE WHTGS
IN GEORGIA.

From he Columbus, Georgia, ConStituiionaiist.
We subjoin the resolutions offered by Ma
jor John II. Howard at y recent msetisg at
Columbus Of the State Rights Party which
were sustained by him and Col. Sssborn Jones,
at great leHgth with much fsrco and efoqueuts.
II must be pleasure TO all admirers Of po!iti-
cal virtue and independence, to find that polii-
cal aposiaeies and delinquencss, So unblush-
ingly manifested 10 our days, are met and 10
buked. and will be arrested, by the timely sxer-
ton Of high-ninded, patriotic, and indepen
dent citizens. When such men as Howard
and Jones stand on the rampant Of republican
ism. 10 rspol the assaults of msdsrn ~higism
and old federalism, instead Of feeling apprehen-
sion for the result Of the contest svery south
ern man-every friend to his country--mu,t
anticipate the most signal victory, aud the do ~n-
fall of an opposition which is composed Of he
terogsnous and opposite elements.
Resolved, Thai the Wing Party, with few
honorable exceptions. are composed Of the old
Federal party Of the United States entertain
lug all their views in relation TO the unlimited
power Of Congress; and supporting oil the
measures which have ever characterized that
party aud that Gen. Harrison is the candidate
of that party.
Resolved, That although we were 10 oppo-
sirion to General Jseksons administration, and
to all who approved H. yet, are able 10 dis
tinguish between Republican and Federal prln-
sipes, no matter from what quarter they emsn-
ate.
Rs,olved. Therefore, that we csnnotsuppor,
Gen. Harrison.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27

The London Review contains the, following
Just tribute to the Farther OF msrican iudepep-
dencs: Since the reign Of Washington in the
respect and admiration ofmankind, the standard
81 heroic greatness has been chaussd-resl act
ion has taken the place OF theatrical public life
" no longer a stage to strut aud mouth on, but
true life, animated with the same true i'm pull
ss', regulated by tho same true morslities,
amenab'e to the same truo Judgments, Us that oI
hesimplest citizen, open TO tho wild ofhewsu
to the sun and TO the fallin. rain
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27

Cor. JouNsoS AND InPnT.oSMENr ron
DEBr.-From reports published in several viii {
prints we learn that Mr.. Webster 10 his speech
on tho Bankrupt Law. delivered 10 tho Senate.
ON Monday, took occasion to compliment Col
onel Richard NJ. Johnsos on the success Of his
benevolent sIsr,ions in former years. against
tho laws aushOrising impri- ,nmont for debt
The following is from tho Washington lettor Of
tho Baltimore American: at is not twenty
years since you, sir, said Mr.. w. addressing
himself to the Vieo Prosidont. in your place in
tho Senate, prompted by yourss ssgaeity and good
sense, aud more especially by that kindness Of
heart whsh eutruns nssagseity.-brough ght forward
n bill for the abolition Of Imprisonment for debt
Since then there has been wonderful change
Of opinion, upon both sides Of tho Atlantic. No
one would now dare to propose imprisonment
Tor debt. There would DO no second or sue
CO. attending such proposition. England no
longer imprisens for debt. The States have
nearly all abolished imprisonment for debt"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-27
GEN. HARRIsON'S POVERTY.

We were told day or two since, BY a gen
tleman. IA ~hs) who had spent sometime in
Cincinnati. tina, Harrison vas recently offered
One Huodrsd Thousand Dollars, for tlco hun
dred acres Of his land at North Bend. He
owns TWO THOUSAND ACRrs at that point
What niserably poor man he must be- And
then he receives only Six Thousand Dollars
per year. as Clerk Of the Ceur.-Ohts Stdtsmn.
He has. also, received One Hundred aud
Twenty five Thousand Dollars from the gen
eral government, and under all these cireum-
stances his friends appear TO think il much 10
bis praise tina, be keeps out of the POOR house