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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
Lucas, PROCLAIM alton.

Ex-Governor Lucas, PROCLAMATION.
This document, calling upon the next
Legislature to sit in Iowa City next
winter was looked upon in our last as a
singular document. The Legislature
thus called upon is not yet elected, neither
will il be until next August. The Pro:
clamation is dated on the 3Oth April,
and what increases its singularity is, that
the individual signing it was no more
than private citizen a, the time Of its
publication.
A facetieus friend of ours authorized
US, in jest, Immediately after the procla.
nation came out, to publish counter
proclamation in his name. If we had
actually complied, it would have pos.
sessed just as much potency as. the one
signed by Robert Lucas.
Col. Chambers was fully commission.
ed and qualified as the Governor of iowa
on the 26th Of March last 1--WE pre-
sumo, therefore, that all acts performed
by Gen. Robert Lucas since that time
as Governor of this Territory, are null
and void. He cannot even sign deed
to single lot in Iowa city.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
Fast Day.

Last Friday was religioasly observed
in this city as Day of Fasting, Hu.
initiation and Prayer, on account of the
Death of VIM. Henry Harrison, late
President Of the United States, and in
accordance with the Recommendation OF
President Tyler. Every thing had the
appearance Of sacred time. The stores
and places Of business were closed. The
artizan laid aside the implements Of his
art, and the laborer, who was lily able
to do it, was willing to :" lose" the day
The Committee, appointed for the pur
pose, dressed the Methodist Church very
appropriately in the habilimen.s of mourn
ing. The three resident clergymen con
Quoted the services in suitable manner
and the choir added much TO the in,eres
of the occasion. Governor Chambers
was present, and when reference was
made to his participation at the death.
bed scene when it was mentioned
that one was in our midst whose own
right hand had closed the eyes Of him
whose loss we all deplored, he with ma
ny others became sensibly affected.
The day passed off creditably to ou1
citizens most of whom attended Church
Such a strict observance of the day as
was here exhibited would have aston.
ished those who think that all who re.
side on the west side of the Mississippi
mus. necessarily leave their consciences
behind them.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

ces, either political or personal, il any
such existed. and give to his official com
duct fair and just consideration. He
said, as 4 Territory, we were under the
care and protection Of the Government Of
the United States, but having no voice in
its councils, it would be worse than use.
less, indeed it would be positively injuri-
GUS 10 our Interests to identify ourselves
with the political differences existing III
the States, and he hoped most sincerely
that whenever the people of this Territory
found it necessary to call upon any de-
parsment of the Government for its action
upon their interests, it would be done in
a spirit which would preclude the idea Of
an appeal 10 party feeling or party inter-
est, and prove that they rely upon the
justice and liberality Of all l,aries. Let
US. said he, be citizens of Iova-.Hawk-
eyes. if You please, liz spirit and i'll
truth. | will be s.Rawkeye.' and in
the discharge OF my official duties viii
endeavor to do impartial justice to all; i'll
fail, let i. in charity be attributed TO a
want Of capacity-the inclination shall not
be wapdng.
We are, said he, pioneers. but our lot
| is cas-. in one of the tairesl fields of the
earth, incomparably fertile and beautiful,
and our claims TO participation in the
councils of the nation are progressing
with great strides. When it becomes our
interest to DO so, we may apply, in the
conhdent expectation of being cordially
received.
Addressing himself TO Mr.. Grimes, the
Governor said:
You say truly, sir, tina, in me YOU
gree. pioneer Of the West In nv
first descent OF the Ohio river the traces
OF civilization were "few and ia, be-
tweens'' a few.;log cabins were lis only
representatives in what now constitutes
the populous and fourisiing State Of
Ohio. am not therefore unacouainted
with the value Of frontier population;
liz will always be found, as it always has
been IN our country, to include the in
dussrious and enterprising from every
part OF the Union; and in times of diff.
~~'s.S o''N iiOtC tildU Cuu5l pro.
portion OF the bone and sinew Of the
nation.
You have kindly alluded to my associ.
alton with our lamented late President
True, Sir, was associated with him in
part of his military career, and in an
humble degree in the short period of his
administration of the Government. /
stood by him al the moment OF his de.
parture, and closed his eyes. He was
emphatlcally my friend, kind and gen
erous friend; hut you mus. pardon me
cannot pursue this suhjecl-my feelings
will not permit me to do so.
Again the Governor expressed the
pleasure he received in the kind greet.
ings which had been extended TO him,
and his determination soon to become
better acquainted with his fellow citizens
of the Territory.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

The Globe of the 3rd inst., says $50
We have seen the Richmond Wig
Fed. dated to-day, which claims :
Wing (FederaD majority Of two in eaca
branch Of the Legislature. We have y
returns that would authorize US to gam
say it. Indeed we believe it to be So
In the Congressional District Iepls,,
sented by the Hon. A. Beirne, Dem!
in the 25th and 26ih Congress, u's
Democratic party, from some cause W.
known to us, did no. bring out caiop
date for Congress at the late elec.lOD'
and as far as we have seen returns iIoI
the Legislature from that district-sanu
we have seen returns, we believe, liou
all the counties except Logan-ihe 70
mocrats have not elected a single mem
Der to the Legislature in it. Well na'.
better luck when we have candidate
or at least some chance for it.-Mo. Hsr
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
Newhan,s sketches of Iowa,

The author of this work-Maj. John
B. Newhall-arrived in this city the first
of this week. He has furnished us with
a copy, which is very neatly got up in
Collon's best style. We have not had
time to give it critical examination, bu,
from cursory running over its pages, j,
certainly appears to be very interesting
and, with a few exceptions, very cor
rect "Guide for Emigrants." His
sketches Of Indian Character heighten,
very much, the interest of the work.
His g Dedication" smacks little too
much Of the British practice of seeking
the countenance of "illustrious" men, in
our opinion; although i. may be more
readily received on that very account by
the patent Democracy.
The official changes that have taken
place in the Territory will, we hope, be
corrected in the next edition. As they
now stand, many of them are complete
misnomers.
We commend the work to all, and
hope it may meet ready sale. The
map, accompanying ii, is nearly worth the
price of the book.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
Mr. Van Burcn's "0ur sufferings Is intGiera
Bile" Letter,

We think now is fitting time 10 re-
publish this famous letter;-not for the
purpose of criticising the grammatical
construction ofi;s language;-because we
feel no more disposition to DO this, than
to criticise the photography Of his illustri-
Gus predecessor, in having actually endors-
ed document he had examined, with
those cabalislic letters 0 X, for the pur-
pose of saying it was all correct;-but
simply to show the hypocrisy of,hat par
ty who are now SO Justify crying pro-
scriPtion prescription! Below will be
found this letter. We have grea. quant-
ties of other documents, to show that the
very party who are now uttering com.
plants because the new Administration
are shoveling out the partizans who were
placed in office simply because they were
parlizans, and who are putting in their
stead patriotic men, are alone chargeable
with Prescription. But we have no room
to publish these documents at the present
time. We publish this, because it is a
prominent case, and what is recommended
in the letter is really prescription in its
most odious form. If the head Of their
party could stoop to the performance of
such work, is i, any wonder that those
under his influence have done likewise
We believe tina, if called upon, the pres
ent administration can show ample cause
for every removal that will be satisfactory
to every candid individual. Such calls
were not answered during the two last
administrations, but they will be answer
ed promptly by the present Heads Of De-
partmen.. AS worthy correspondent
has spoken on this subject in much more
able manner than we can, we refer the
reader to his communication, and cut
short these remarks by copying the afore'
said letter.
".April 4, ls20.-Our sufrerngs, ow-
ing to the rascality of the Deputy Post
Masters, is in,olerable, and cries aloud
for relief. We find i, absolutely impossi-
Bile to penetrate the interior with our pa
pers. Unless we can obtain them by
two or three prompt removals, there is no
limiting the injurious consequences tina!
may result from it, Let me therefore
cntrea. the Post Master General to do an
act of justice, and render us partial SER
vice by the removal of Holt, Of Herkimer,
and the appointment Of Jabez Fox, Esq;
also Howell, of Bath, and the appoint.
ment of our excellent friend, ~. g..
Rochester, Esq; and the removal of
Smith, of Little Falls, and the appoint
ment of Hollis,er; and the removal of
Chamberlain, of Norwich. and the ap-
pointment Of Lot Clark. Esq. I am in
extreme haste, and can therefore add no
more. Use the enclosed paper accord
ing to your discretion, and if any thing is
done let it be quickly done, and you may
rely upon i. much good will result from it.
Yours, affectionately,
M. VAN BUREN,.
Hon. H. MEIes.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
From our Correspondent
KEoKuK, May 18th, ls4l

kEoKUK, May 18th, lS4l.
The Monsoon has undergone a thor
ough repair since her late mishap, and
will now resume her regular trips again,
leaving our town, (Keokuk) every Tues
day and Saturday night at s o'clock, OF
as near that time as practicable, and the
Resale will leave every Sunday and
Thursday night, at 8 o'clock. The pub
lie may rely upon the fulhlment of the
above arrangement.
Would it not be we'll enough for the
Hawkeye to say to the community, thai
our Half Breed Land Question is in a
fair way of being settled in the course oil
three months.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
II seems that ourhi Of las. week was

Il seems that our hint Of last week was
not thrown ont in vain, at least in one
instance, as may be seen by the interest.
ing letter which accompanies this re.
mark. It is due to our subscribers in
Louisa County. TO say, that they have
generally been more punctual in theil
payments than any other County.
Grand Nep. Louisa Co., / r.,
MAY Is. 1s4l.
Mr.. EdwarIs-Editor of the Hawkeye
Dear Sir--l did not sleep very well
last night, and have CONCLUDED to send
you FIVE dollar bill. and a request thai
you would make opt my account with
one year in advarce, and forward the
same, which @il! discharge. want to
try or les. the properties of said receipt
10 the fpH. s-.-.--e.-
Yours, with respect, &c.
P. S. We tried here, yesterday, agree.
able to the Presidents request. TO keep
the day religiously. We had an appro.
pirate sermon, &c.
We will now re-publish the hint
No. 50.-Our subscribers will per.
ceive that we are near the close of the
second volume. 1t is high time tina. all
those who owe US for the first and sec.
ond, should pay up. In commencing
Vol. 3, we hope all will pay in advance.
They will feel much more independent
by so doing, and we dare say will sleep
more quiet o'nights. Our imps are not
in the habit of disturbing the slumbers Of
pun ctual subscribers.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

Hon. A. P. FIELD, the new Secretary
Of Wisconsin, was for many years Sec
rotary of State in Illinois. We have
known him for the last twelve years.
We ask our opponents, who have already
began to abuse him, to point out single
act Of naladmins,ra,io on his part in his
official capacity, or solitary case in
which he has not proved himself 10 be a
gentleman.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

you have thought proper to communicate
the wishes of your fellow citizens, 4 beg
you, gentlemen, to accept mys thanks.
and to assure those for whom you act on
this occasion, that | am truly grateful for
their offered hospitality.
With great respect.
81 Your ob't servant,
55s JOHN CHAMBERS.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
Indiana and Kentucky.

The late elections in these two States
have, as usual, gone for the Democratic
Wings. We have gained several men,
bers of Congress in Indiana. Our coun-
try is coming on. right side up at last.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

should come among them of -.
s?ectability and talent, and beca auWn q.
zens! Is IL an evil that their ;na' Cit.
should be secured for the rand -.
ment of Iowa' And what homes sa s.ai
OF Iowa does not feel something ~ S' .'.'
glowing in his bosom on the aces :, p'lds
eur population of the experiences s, sa,s .
lucky. | do not utter this in ; - sa,l men.
adulation, but Of honest pride. 'pl's 9
And again, how does the con,..
present Administration comp will, = !, ,As
OF the former one, when our rs,. ~ way
was organized! Why, MIR. Van p.
sent us from abroad Governor ~ nu,s =
teeth of the expressed wish Of = lsv.. W 'he
respectable portion of our citizens. a., aaa
Gov. Henry Dodge might be aOn o; saa
here,) a Secretary, a Register apdI ~
ceiver at Burlington, a Register nv :, Ne M'
Buque, and the Judge Of the ss.a ~
District. all Of whom, we behave s ,,
hS'oi ho'S iouuu ouE Instant land ,y;,L I
a commission in their pockets. '0a'
The present Administrator b,,.
US Governor. Secretary, Reo;,,s ss' =
Du Buq"e, and a Register a. Bu,I;n a,.s a
They have appointed from amonos, :,
Receiver at Burlington, and a Ms,.bst'
And, l ask, if the same material was 4 ~.
here at the organization of our Terri,o NV
and asking for Office too, as now WV wv
among the late candidates for Gove.n ~
was not here when our Terri,orv s ~.
first organized! None. "''
But the complaint Of a Whiy !, with
out foundation or sense, in any view ,ha,
can be taken Of it. 1t is the undonh,s No.,
right OF the General Government, SO Inn. s
as she maintains our institutions AMI AMI
pays cur expenses, to select her OUR
agents for disbursing her funds here, and
protecting her own interests from wba,
quarter of the Union she pleases.
For one. | am gratifed to see so ya|u,.
BILE an acquisition To our population, and
| think the mass of our fellow citizen,
entertain similar sentiments.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

Mr.. HARRISON who has been appointed
Register Of the Land Office at Du Bnque,
is distant relation of the late President,
and is represented as possessing fine tall
en,s and rare moral worth.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
Hon. H. MEIGs.

The Secretary Of the Territory-Hon.
OTHo III. w. STuLL-arrived in the same
boat with the Governor. He is accom-
panied by large and interesting family,
consisting Of his lady and six daughters,
all of whom have been most heartily vel
coined by the young gentlemen of Rar-
lington.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
VIRGINIA.

The news, from the elections in this
State are cheering to the Wings. We
have gained two members of Congress-
have a majority--for the first time in
several years-in the Senate, and still
maintain our ascendancy in the House.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

The billingsgate abuse heaped upon
Judge DorY by his opponents, is too
contemplate to merit notice. He is EN-.
inently qualified to discharge the duties
of his office, and we believe his admin
stration as Governor of Wisconsin will
be quite popular.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

The river is now falling. We may
not expect another rise for month or
six weeks. Large boats still manage to
get over the rapids, and they may do so
for week or two to come.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

Gen. WILSON is expected soon. He is
TO take the place of Gen. 6. w. Jones,
as Surveyor General Of Iowa and Wis
consin. His fame has already reached
the West. He is acknowledged to be one
ofthe most talented men in the country land
deserves cordial greeting to our shores.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
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VIRGINIA ET,ECTTON


fully scanned, satisfies us that Virgin,
is now what she never has been before
since the first "early dawn" of Locofoco.
ism In our country. She is Wing in he,
Senate. Wing in her House of Represep.
tatlves, and rejecting Hunter as hall
Wing. half Locofoco, half Nullifer, and
half nothing at all, exclusive Of him.
her Delegation in Congress is a lie b.
tween the Wings and Locofocos. This
is change indeed, and for the better;
and as changes work slowly in tina. state,
her present political attitude may be con.
sidered as a permanent one. Where III.
Wings have lost their losses are acct
dental, owing 10 the inertness and slug
glshness of the party, "a prevalen. in6rm
ity of the party in that State, and 10 The
super-human activity Of their opponents.
Had they turned out as they might. The
twelve members reported as "Whig
loss,' would have been easily added 10
the present small Wing majority in the
House Of Representatives..
The last House of Representatives
stood II Wings, and SO Locofocos. The
Baltimore Patriot furnishes table on
Wing gain Of 8, and loss of 10 mem.
bers at the late election, and leaving 9
members to be heard from. Dedaclmg
this years loss from the Wing strength
in the House of last year, and aiding
this years gain to the balance, makeslhs
present ascertained strength Of parties in
the House to stand,
Wings 81
Locoiocos So
As the Wings have now precisely one
half of the House, they a, least tie tho
Locofocos, even should they cleo. The
whole of the 8 members yet to be heard
from. But in addition 10 the foregoing
information, we learn from the Wheeling
papers that two Wings have been elected
from the counties reported as not heard
from by the Baltimore Patriot, to wit:
Logan and Mason and Jackson |. This
without awaiting further returns, from
the four counties, yet to hear from, gives
the present relative strength Of parties IN
the House, thus
Wings SO
Locofocos 81
The other four counties vet te hear
from, Lee, Pendleton, Pocohontas, and
Scott, entitled to four members, will most
likely elect Locofocos, which will make
the next House to stand 50 Wings, and
IS Locofocos. Assuming this as fact
the next Legislature, and Congressioua
Delegation will stand arrayed as follows
Senate. II. of X. Congress
Wing ~ 50 10
Locofnco Is SIS 10
Leaving Hunter, in Congress, TO JON
which party he pleases, and both parties
if he can.
Huzza for old Virginia, she has done
nobly, and we yet expect better things
than this from her.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

We understand that Mr. Ross, the new
Register at this place, is expected daily.
He halls from Virginia, and we are in.
formed will bring with him large and in
teresting family.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20
THE DINNER,

The correspondence between Gov.
CHAMBERS and the Committee appointed
to tender to him public dinner, will be
found below. The delicate terms in which
the invitation is declined must commend
themselves to every citizen, and reconcile
all those who were anxious 10 meet the
Governor on such an occasion as the one
contemplated to the disappointment they
now experience. Such communication
as the Governors, taking all the circum-
stances INTO the account, cannot fail of be-
ing looked upon as highly creditable to
him and must be satisfactory to those who
extended to him the invitation,
BURLINGTON, May Is, 1871.
Hon. John Chambers:
Sir-The citizens of Burlington.
DESTROYS of testifving in some suitable
manner their qualification a. your arri-
val among them, their respect for vonr
character and the estimate thew place
III
upon your former public services, have
appointed the undersigned Committee
through whom to communicate tina, de.
sire, and through us to reques, that YOU
will accep. from them public dinner. 10
be given at such time as shall best suit
your convenience.
In performing this pleasing duty, per-
init us To assure you that nothing can
give our fellow-cilizens more unfeipned
pleasure than your acceptance of this in
vita,ion.
We embrace this opportunity to ex-
press 10 YOU individually, our highest
consideration aud respect,
VIM. B. EWING.
GEO. PARTRIDGE.
GEO. w. KELLY,
DAVID J. SALES,
NJ. B. COX,
ARTHUR BRIDGMAN,
II. c. BENNETT.
]. c. FLETCHER,
JAS. w. GRIMES,
VIM. II. MAURO.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

Governor Porter Of Pennsylvania, has
again vetoed the Bank Bill and Revenue
Bill. We have rot seen the entire mes.
sage, but from the extracts and remarks
in the Philadelphia papers, il appears
tina, the Governors exceptions are chief.
" the Locofoco doctrines about banks.
Upon the return of the bill to the Sem
ate, that body passed it, the Governors
objections to the contrary notwi.hstand-
ing, by vote Of Ayes II, Nays 8. tits
uncertain whether it can pass the House
or no,.-lMo. Rep.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

John s. Skinner, Of Baltimore, has been
appointed Third Assistant Postmaster
General, in place Of Daniel Coleman, re.
moved.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-05-20

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