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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
For the Hawkeye and Patriot.
DEMOCRATIC WING MEETIN

DEMOCRATIC WING MEETING.
At numerous meeting of the citizens
of Yellow Spring Village precinct, held
on the 9th Feb, 1871, the House being
called to order, Judge Rankin was called
to the Chair, and ]. Bruce appointed Sec-
rotary. The object of the meeting hav-
ing been stated by the Chair, the follow.
ing resolutions were presented, and unan-
imously adopted by the meeting:
LIST, Resolved, That this meeting ap-
point three persons from precinct No. 4,
to represent US in the Convention to be
held in Burlington on the fourth of March
next.
Whereupon Alexander Wright, Peter
Dolbee, and Thomas Blair were unani.
mously chosen said Committee.
End, Resolved, That we pledge our
selves to support the nomination made by
the Democratic Wing Convention at Da-
venport, in May next, for Delegate to
Congress.
Sd, Resolved, That we do not consider
ourselves bound to support any man for
Representative of this District, that shall
not have been duly nominated by the
Democratic Wing Convention of this
County.
4th, Resolved, That this meeting ap.
point Committee Of Correspondence,
consisting of four members ofthe Yellow
Spring Village precinct, to act in concert
with our political friends throughout the
country.
On which Joshua Swank, Alexander
Wright, James Gilmore, and Peter B.
Bell, were appointed said Committee.
9Th, Resolved, That the proceedings of
this meeting be signed by the Chairman
and Secretary, and published in the Hawk
eye and Patriot.
On motion, adjourned.
DAVID RANKIN, Chairman.
James Bruce, Secretary.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
For the Hawkeye and Patriot.

AT large and respectable meeting Of
Wings OF the County Of Henry, held in
Mount Pleasant, at the Court House, on
the 18th day of March, A. D., ls4I, John
>. Stephenson was called to the Chair,
and Evan Jay was appointed Secretary
The following gentlemen were appoint.
ed Committee to prepare resolutions ex.
pressive of the sense of the MEETING,
10 wit
Z. w. Teas, John II. Randolph, Lewis
T. Temple, George Hobson, and A. Up
degratf.
After short time, the committee re-.
ported the following preamble and resolu-
lions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the selfstyled Democratic
party have evinced determination to
make devotion to party principles a test
qualification for Office; first, in holding a
Convention to nominate candidate for
delegate to Congress; and secondly. bv
pursuing proscriptive course in the last
Legislature; therefore,
Resolved, That we cordially approve
OF the Recommendation to hold a Wh;o
convention at Davenport, and will zeal.
ously support the nomination of that Con
venlion.
Resolved, That in the elevation of Cen
eral Harrison to the Presidential Chair
we have sufficient evidence of the redeem.
ing virtue and patriotism of the SOVEREIGN
people to sustain the Union, and transmit
y, and uninpaired to posterity
the blessing of civil liberty, which we
have inherited from our fathers.
Resolved, That we deem thorough
organization of the friends of General
HARRISON OF vital importance to our best
interests.
Resolved That Central County Com
mlttee, 10 consist of one person in each
organized Township, be appointed bv
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
For the Hawkeye and Patriot
Mt. PLEASANT, March 9Th 1st,

udlCH ON, 1871.
ar. Editor-On yesterday we had BY
lar the largest political meeting have
ever seen in the Territory. and indeed il
would compare, without disparagement !
IN point OF numbers, every thing consid.
cred, with County Meetings any where.
Inc wings OF this County are awake,
ana feel lively interest in the coming
elections 9, and notwithstanding we believe
me patriotic citizens of our near neiebbor.
Miss Louisa. are good Wings. and will he
true 10 the cause in which ne are ENGAGED
yet we think as to the Banner ihev
liant kwite kome it, while MIR. Henrv
IS IN the field, although it would be almost
TO beat her, but as thew have
'nrown "ihe glove" we accept It, and
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

they could not have boosted of any pre-
eminence over some of the assemblies OF
our city. Several foreign ministers were
present.
Between ten and eleven, General Har-
rison Withdrew, and went on board the
boat, which left this morning for Rich
mond. He is accompanied on his trip to
Virginia. by Messrs. Todd and Copeland.
The Generals country notions in several
particulars, if the town gossip be true, do
not exactly correspond with the court
fashions Of the city. The General, for
example, insists upon going to bed be-
tween nine and ten, and getting up be.
tween four and five, whereas it is held, or
at least was so held, during the late dem
Ocrafic administration, to be decidedly
vulgar for the President or any important
official functonary to 60 to bed before
twelve, or to get out of it before nine or
ten. The General insists upon having
his dinner at two, whereas the democratic
style at the White House is to commence
dining at five or six IN the evening. 1t
is alleged that the General has had the
rudeness to call upon some ladies and
families with whom he was formerly az
quainted, without first apprising them of
the honor in store for them, and at the
unreasonable early hour of ten in the
morning; and when he came he entered
without ceremony, and sat down and
chatted just as he used to do. without any
of that stiffness and formality expected
from President. These and numerous
other violations of the strict rules of Ell
quette which fashion has established, have
of course Mortified some of the punctilious,
and given to the tongue of scandal plenty
of accusation. The old-fashioned, plain
citizens, are greatly delighted with the
Generals familiarity, and plain, common
manner of doing things, whilst those who
have drawn wide distinction in society,
here set him down as decided boor in
fashion.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
The DEmocRArlc WING CONVENTION

The Democratic WIG CONVENTION
Was well attended in this city on
Thursday last. Notwithstanding the pre-
yaleice of one of the severest snow
storms we have experienced the past
season. and the absorbing interest man
ifested in the trial of Robert Burns.
a large number of the Farmers = the
bone and sinew folks - showed their
interest in the cause by attending the
meeting. Whatever may be the feeling
of others the Wings in the country, as
we have remarked before, are true to a
man. and are determined to submit to no
compromise with loco focoism. All that
is necessary to secure success on the
part of the wings in August next, is that
the party should be as vigilan. and as
uncompromising as are those wings who
attended the meeting on Thursday last.
An account of the meeting may be seen
in another column.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
From the Editor of the Missouri Republican
WASHINGToN Feb 15ih 1871

From the Editor of the Missouri Republican.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18th, 1S4l.
This day, as many others have been,
has been chiefly consumed in most USE
less and unnecessary discussion in both
wings Of the Capitol.
In the Senate, in the morning, several
matters of no general interest was trans.
acted.
Mr. Buchanan presented petition from
number of manufacturers and engineers
of the city of Pittsburgh, praying that
Congress would not pass law making it
imperative on boats to use Robb's safety
valve. The petitions represent that there
are many others, in their opinion, equally
valuable, and urge that Congress will not
adopt any until fully and fairly tested by
committee of scientific and practical
men. The petition was laid on the table
and ordered to be printed.
Several other petitions and remonstran.
ces were presented, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Linn presented, accompanied by
some appropriate remarks, the proceed
ings had before Judge King, in relation to
the Mormon difficulty. Dr. L. stated, in
substance. that at former session the
Mormons, alias Latter Day Saints, had
applied to Congress for relief, because of
certain alleged grievances in Missouri.
This application had been thrown out on
the report of the Committee on the Judi
clary, on the ground that Congress had
no jurisdiction over the subject, it being
the mere question of an infraction of the
municipal regulations Of the State when it
This session, another petit
ton had been presented, praying the same
relief, which had been referred and print
ed, and had found its way in the news
papers, and was being spread over the
country. This petition contained many
false and unfounded aspersions on the
people of Missouri. 1t represented them
as the aggressors, and their acts as barba-
rous in the extreme. And believing these
representations as false, he had requested
the Legislature of Missouri to furnish him
with the legal proceedings, and the evil
dence taken, and it had been sent to him.
This testimony had been taken in the
course of legal proceeding, and before
one Of the Circuit Judges of the State
He was aware that the State was the
more powerful party; but he was equally
assured that truth was powerful, and
would ultimately prevail, and resting I'M
der this Consciousness. he wished to see
his evidence printed and sent forth with
he petition, from which correct iudg-
nent could be formed of who was the in
ured party. As an extra number Of the
petitions had not been ordered, he would
lot ask that an extra number Of the evi.
1ence be printed.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
Democratic wing Meeting
IN VAN buren, Co.

A Meeting will be held in the Town of
Kecsauqua, on Saturday the 9th day OF
March next. composed OF delegates to be
shosen prior to that day by the Wing Voters
of each civil Township in said county, for the
purpose Of choosing ten delegates to meet in
general convention at Davenport in May next,
10 select suitable person 10 run as the Wing
Candidate for Delegate to Congress. 1t is
hoped that each Township will be represented
keosauqua, Feb %. 1S4I.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
ADMINISTRATION MEETINGS.


l. will be seen that the fourth of March
was celebrated appropriately in many of
The surrounding counties. The accounts
we have from Henry county all testify
lha, the concourse there was very large
and highly enthusiastic. There is no
doubt about the Wings of Henry doing
their duty; siill they. as well as all others,
should be on their guard. knowing that
they have willy and unprincipled foe
TO contend with. They, as well as all
others. should keep in constant view the
motto Eternal Vigilance is the price Of
Liberty"
In Lee county the severe snow storm
prevented large number from attending.
As but abou, fifty assembled on that occa-
sion, it WIS thought advisable to adjourn
The meeting until Saturday next, for the
purpose of giving an opportunity for all
to attend. We hope the Wings in the
Empire county will he true to the cause,
and hereafter merge all other differences
of opinion abou, minor matters, SO thai
they will hereafter act tremendously in
promoting the great cause of civil liberty.
Concessions should be made-personal
animesiiies should be healed-the hypo-
critical cry of 'no party" should be un.
heedei-and true spirit of identity Of
feeling and interest should be so cultiva.
led by the Wings, that concert of action,
which at the present time is more desira
bic than any thing else. should not for g
single moment be lost sight of. The ex.
pc.ience of the Wings of Lee county
has, doubtless, by this time taught then
that no confidence can be placed in the
protes,a,ions or pledges of their opposing
candidates..
The Wings iii Louisa met on the fourth
in their several townships. We have not
yet heard what movements they made
but we have all confidence in our friend.
in that county. While that County ant
Henry are laudably striving for the Ban
ner, we trust some other counties will
becons competitors.
In Muscatine, also, the Wings had ;
meeting. We learn, verbally, that it wa:
quite enthusiastic, and that several inter
esling speeches were delivered.
These meetings are precursors of gooe
TO the Administration cause in this Ter
ritory- II the several Delegates who at
tend The Convention at Davenport, gc
there under full sense of their response
bility. and with determination to make
such selection of Candidate, as will
best promote the interests of the people o.
this Territory, whoever that candidate
may be, where is the Wing who will moi
most cordially cooperate with that Con
ventioa, by using all laudable and honora.
bic means TO secure the election of the
nominee!
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

We cannot learn that the Pre-Emption
Bill, as passed by the Senate, has yet been
taken up in the House. Unless some
material notifications are made in it. it
viii do the settlers very little good.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

We have the charity to presume that
it is nothing but patriotism that induces
those Office holders in this Territory, who
have said in times past that they would
consider it disgrace to hold office under
Gen. Harrison, to continue in their pre-
sent stations.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

We did not think that personal animos-
lty would have so far influenced our Del.
ega'e, as to lead him to refuse the usual
courtesles always practised between one
in his situation and editors of ne wspapers,
II has always been the practice for a Del
egate to forward all documents that NAV
be Interesting to his constituents to the
several editors, without distinction of mar.
ty. His constituents are as much inter.
ested in such a practice as an editor. II
Gen. Dodge bad felt no regard for us, he
was still bound, in our opinion, for the
enlightenment of his constituents, to have
forwarded documents to this office. Bu,
since he has been Delegate, we have no,
received from him single document OF
newspaper. Our thanks are alone due to
members of Congress for such papers
who are in no way personally interested
III the affairs of this Territory.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

Some of our superstitious contemporaries
are permitting themselves to be hoaxed bv
the waggery of Bennett and others, who
have stated several imaginary incidents
that occurred on or about the time Gen.
eral Ii. arrived in Washington. They
are set down as awful omens. One of
them is, that the everlasting rocks around
Niagara gave way, and will hereafter.
since Gen. Harrison's election, refuse 10
be wonder of the world. According TO
the story, the waters have concluded to
glide peacefully over an inclined plane,
instead of dashing in fury and in thunder
over perpendicular precipice. If it
were true, we should be apt to interpret
the omen to be in our favor. Several
other queer things are said to have taken
place, blu, what seems to be the most de-
cisive omen of all, and one which seems
to be looked upon as an actual frown of
Nature on the new Administration is. tina,
the fourth of March was ushered in bv 2
most tremendous snow storm!
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

tnlS meeting, and that we recommend TO
the Harrisonians at their Township cleo.
tons on the first Monday Of April next, to
appoint Township Committees to consist
of five persons.
Resolved, That we recommend Coun-
ty Convention, to be held in Mount Pleas
ant, on the third Saturday in May next,
by the members Of the County and Town
ship Committees, for the purpose of Sc
lecting candidates for the House of Rep
resentatives, at the next August election.
Resolved, That we will unitediy sup.
port whoever may be nominated. and dis
courage any Wing running as candidate,
unless heis nominated.
Resolved, That we deprecate the Pros
criptiye course pursued by the Loco Foco
majority of the last Legislature, and re-
commend 10 our members OF the next,
should they be Wing, aud should the
Wings have a majority there, to pursue a
milder and more liberal course.
Resolved, That in the appointment OF
Delegates to the Territorial Convention,
one be appointed from each organized
Township in this County, as near as prac-
ticable, anu in case of vacancy, that i,
be supplied by the Township Committee
where it occurs.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed delegates to the Territorial Convention
at Davenport;
Marion Township-George G. Sharp.
Centre Township-John H. Randolph.
New London Township - Simeon
Smead.
Tippecanoe Township-James Vans.
ley.
Trenton Township-George Miller, jr.
Baltimore Township-Edward Archi,
bald.
Salem Township-George Hobson.
Jackson Township--Jonathan Picker
ing.
Jefferson Township-Wm. NJ. Find.
ley.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed the County Committee:
New London-Lewis F. Temple.
Salem-Daniel Dobbins.
Centre--G. S. Shanklin.
Tippecanoe-Joseph letters.
Marion-George z. Sharp.
Trenton-Evan Jay.
Jackson-John S. Stephenson.
Baltimore--Robert w. Bunker.
Jeferson-Charles Clifton.
After the appointment of the above del
egates and committee, the following reso-
luton was introduced, and passed with
enthusiasts:
Resolved, That we cordially approve
of the dignifed and honorable course pur.
sued by the Hawkeye and Iowa Patriot,
and that we recommend it to the patronage
of the Wings, and of the community gen.
orally.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Hawkeye and
Iowa Patriot, and Iowa Standard.
JOHN S. STEPHENSON, Prest.
! Eran Jag, Sec'y.
Mr.. Editor-We had really an enthusi
astlc and cheering meeting. The meet
ing adjourned to meet again in Noun
Pleasant, on the third Monday of March
inst During our meeting, Mr.. Stout
an old revolutionary pensioner, was in
troduced, who told US he was near ninety
years of age, that he had fought the bat
ties of the country during the whole of the
revolutionary war, that he was Wing
then, and that he was still Wing. HI
told the young men to beware of the mod
ern white-washed Democrats: "For," sale
he, 'they are made up Of Eederalists
and dang'd Tories
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

Gov. DoDGE.-As far as we are per-
sonaliy concerned, we shall be sorry to
see this gentleman removed. In his an
polntments he seems to US to have been
impartial, and we believe he is highly es.
teemed by large portion Of the people of
Wisconsin. Our acquaintance and per-
sonal regard for him have led us to make
the foregoing remarks.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

The Rev. Professor STUrEvANr, from
Jacksonville, Illinois, favored our citizens
wisi' a visit during the past few days.
During his brief stay he delivered several
very interesting discourses, the impress.
sion of which will not soon be ef1aced
from the minds of those who heard him
Mr.. 5. is one of the Professors in Illinois
College, an Institution with which, from
its infancy we have been acquainted, and
we embrace this opportunity of recon-
mending it to those parents in this Terri.
tory, who have sons and who wish those
sons to receive thorough Collegiate edu.
cation. The whole Faculty Of Illinois
College are men of high intellectual en-
dowments and rare moral worth.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

1t is rnmored that the Hon. H. Clay is
to be sent on Especial mission to the En-
glish Court.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

We have some little hope of presenting
President Harrison's Inaugural Address
in our next number.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

The river is now open at this place.
owlng to the low stage Of water none but
the smallest steamboats, can get over the
Rapids.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

coNeREss.-We have cleaned every
thing of any interest from this body from
the letters OF our friend Chambers, editor
OF the Missouri Republican, who is still
in Washington.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
WAsH1NGTos. Feb. II. 1s41

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A large and very splendid ball was Civ
en- last night at Gadsby's, called the Re-
ception Ball." at which Gen. Harrison
and his suit were present. The company
was numerous. and the ladies elegant, at
least SO far as dress and fashion constitute
elegance; but for beauty or natural charms,
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The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11
THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE

HE lLLlNOlS LEGlSLAlUhn
Have repealed the section Of the opa :,
ter of the State Bank by which 'ns.
Charter would be forfeited for suspsrl
sion of more than sixty days; ALSO =
lowing the privilege of issuing for wv w.
years, notes of a less denomination 'ia.
five dollars; and of charging seEsn r. \.
cent. interest upon all Accommodate
for shorter period than six months "
nine per cent. upon a longer term u'''
six months.
For this act of grace, the Bank = o y,
CURED to take within two years s2Oo,V0y,
of State Bonds at par, the proceeds ). Y
which is to be applied to the paymen' :
the interest on the State debt.-'o.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11


bride, it has been the practice of members
to give money to them to induce them to
speak we'll of them, in other words to
puff them. How contemplate must any
member of Congress feel who resorts to
such trick to secure greatness.
In the Senate, to-day, after the dispatch
of the morning business, which was chief
ly consumed in the consideration of pri-
vate pension claims, the Bankrupt Bill
was taken, and the discussion continued
upon it. This is very useless discus
sion. so far as the fate Of the bill at this
session is concerned, for there is no prob.
ability of its passage this session. The
country, however, will have the benefit
of the discussion, and lose nothing by it,
for the Senate is now far in advance of
the House in its business. would Judge
at least two months in advance, Judging
by the progress made in the House. If
the Senate, therefore, is not engaged in
some discussion they would be compelled
to sit idle.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1841-03-11

.Death Of Mr.. Menifee.-We learn ;
a gentleman from Lexington, says Y
Louisville Journal, that the Hon. Rlclal
H. Menifee died at that place on the ~ \
inst, after long illness. This ln'sl !.
gence will carry keen pang to the near y
of the many thousands who have ga1e
in admiration upon his short and bIlllla'
career.--Mo. Rep.