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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

The price Of labor, too, we were told ,
would Immediately rise upon the passage
Of a law guaranteeing protection to home
industry and skill; and yet it is but day
or two since that we read q paragraph in
a New Jersey paper "a State extensively
engaged in manufactures) stating that
e5 cents per day was the price paid la.
torers in that region. We hope, after
this, to bear no mo re croaking about the
pauper labor Of Europe.
But a brighter prospect opens. The
next Congress will be overwhelmingly
democratic, and the proper corrective.
will DO applied. Taxation will be equal
lied as far as practicable, and favors will
20 dispensed with an impartial hand.
lhls the country expects. The Ian.
guage Of Mr.. Huskisson TO the silk man.
ufacturers who were peti,ioning for q
high duty, our manufacturers may ex
pect to have applied to themselves by the
democratic Congress which will assem-
BILE in the winter Of 1913: "Gentlemen
you will have no higher protection than
a fair revenue duty; and if you CANNOT
60 on with your works at that, the soone,
you turn your attention to something
else the better.''
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
FACT %. THEORY.

Much Of whatever success has attend
ed the efforts Of the friends Of high pro
tective tariff to render their doctrines .ac-
cePtable TO the people, may fairly be as.
cribed to the peculiar character Of their
appeals 10 the popular prejudice, the
boldness With which they assume facts,
and the assiduity with = hichtthey labor
to impress them upon the public mind as
incontrovertible truths. They dilate, on
all occasions, upon the beauties Of what
they choose to term the "American .sys.
tenn" and artfully seek 10 convince. -th.
laborers and mechanics ofthe county that
ruin and starvation will soon overtake
them unless laws arc enacted protecting
them from the competition Of cheap Eu-
roPean labor. Then, too, they talk about
the stagnation Of business-the balance
Of trade-the languishing condition Of
the manufacturing Understanding Of
ships at our wharves, &c. in manner
and with = readiness that can scarcely
fail to produce effect where the listener,
from having paid bu, little attention 10 tho
subject, is unable to controvert the posi-
tions advanced.
Let US apply the test Of truth to some
Of the arguments thus harped upon so
freely, and see IN reality what considera.
ton they are deserving. We will begin
by noticing the assertion SO often put
forth, that without protection trade and
domestic industry must languish.
The following statement Of our do.
nestle exports, taken from Mr.. CALHouN's
speech on tho tariff, AMI by him carefully
compiled from the reports Of the Trea.
sury Department, is conclusive on thi,
point. Mr.. C.. takes two periodes o,
eight years each--the first from 1925 to
1882, when the protective system was in
its greatest vigor, and the second from
1888 to 1910, during which time the
duties were low aud undergoing con
slant decline-and compares them. The
II Ia
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
THE PRICE OF PORK.

THE PRICE OF PORK.
This article is much lower all over the
country this year than last.
heprice here is from 1926 to $3.50
per hundred according 10 the weight.
There is little sold however for all cash
tho general transactions with the mer-
chants and dealers are to pay part cash
and part goods, or to advance cash for
part Of the price and pay the remainder
on return Of sales.
1t will be seen by reference to the fol-
lowing statemen. Of prices, which we
collect from our exchanges, that the
prices throughout the West are unusual
~ low:
In ST. Louis, the price is from 1895
to $l,75 according to the weight.
In Chicago, IS cts is paid for hogs
weighing ander 100 lbs, $500 between
100 and 200 lbs, and 100 over 200 lbs.
10 Terre Haute, the price i; from
$1,000 900 according to size Of hogs.
10 Cincinnati, pork is quoted At $500
to 1914 for the heaviest hogs.
In Peoria, there ha. q high a. $3.50
been paid for pork, but $3.50 to $500
IS the quoted price.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
'esult is as follows:
S46e.l99.s64
$76s,352,265

Here are the figures; and they will
prove ugly customers for the ultra tariff.
ties to get over, Instead Of diminishing
the exports Of tho country, and paraIy
sing its domestic industry, the stimulat
ing and beneficial effects Of moderate du-
ties is here most clearly proved. The
difference in favor Of the latter eight
FEARS, when, as before stated, the duties
were Iow and descending, amounts to tho
enormous sum Of $3.50, l74,?el! The
average annual amount Of exports du ring
the period OF protection was $57 $685..
945, and the average amount during the
period Of reduction was 500 ,449, 1876,
showing an average annual increase Of
$38,646,855, or about IS per cent over
the former period.
Another means by which they attempt
to gull the people, is to create the i'm
preston that the balance Of trade with
Europe and especially Great Britain, (the
country whose manufactures are said to
come in competition with our own indus.
try is immensely against US. To hear
them talk one would be irresistably led to
the conclusion, did he not know better,
that our country enjoyed none Of the ad.
vantages attendant on an interchange Of
commodities-that while we permitted
foreign powers to introduce their goods
and manufactures among us, they paying
liberal duties, an absolute embargo was
laid upon our domestic productions all
the world over. But what are the factss
It appears, from the reports Of the secre-
tary Of tho Treasury, that from 1891 to
l840-a period Of twenty years-the
exports Of the United States to Great
Britain and her colonies exceeded in value
the imports from that country to the a.
mount Of one hundred n.lli0n Of dollars!
In the year 1910, when the late tariff had
nearly reached its minimum, we imported
goods to the amount Of only $3S, 1909 l,
while our exports are set down at $780,
42O, 84O-nearly double. We think our
re .Jers will agree with us, that after ali
John Bull has but little advantage over
Jonathan in the way Of trade. All things
being equal, we will pu: the latter against
the world in the bargain making line.
But The task which the ndvnc.te. &c
protection find to Be most difficult Of exc.
cution, is to convince the farming classes
Of the West that their interests are lden-
tilted with the success Of this system or
unequal and burthcnsome taxation. The
idea Of creating home market and high
prices for the immense and increasing
agricultural productions Of the country Is
very pretty in itself, but there are few
who seriously believe that such state OIL
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

lihings can ever. 30 brought shout, and
Ssenif possible, il is highly questionable
whether, by csasing to exchange our
commodities With the old world, and dimi-.
nishing our commerce, we would not be
the country Of its greatest
source Of wealth. All this the farmers
see through. Wien told that a high
tariff benefits them III measure Far
greater than the tax it imposes upon them
for the benefit Of the manuia cturer, by
enhancing the value OF their lands, and
increasing theis prices of.he wheat, oats,
corn, potatoes, beef, pork, wool, and every
thing else produced by them, they are not
long in detecting the imposition attempted
to be practised. The present tariff, pro.
tective and prohibitory in its character,
has been in operation several months !;
but the high prices that were to follow
in its train are yet to be realized. Wheat
brings IS and 81 cents the bushel-
prices that will not pay for the labor ex-
pended in raising it-and oats, corn, &c.
sell propor,ionately low. Pork averages
9 cent and quorter q pound, and beef
not over two. And how is itwith wool?-
BY the late tariff q duty Of about 60 per
cent is imposed on foreign woolens, the
object Of which, the farmers were told,
was to raise the value Of their WOOL
By reference TO the. Boston prices curres,,
before and after the passage Of the tariff,
The following singular result is exhibit
ed.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

THE LEatsLAruRE.-We have been .un.
able to obtain any correc. information
from Iowa City, with. the exception that
both houses were organized on Monday.
The Governors Message had not recalled
this city prior to our paper going
to press.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
THE ELECTIONS.
MxssAcnuserrs.The following is the
result oftbe election 10 this State:
l84t. l842.

1908 towns; 5l,s67 55.s74 1921 6,2s4 54,545 66oo
s-Morton's majority over Davis 1869!
Increase in the Democratic vote since
l842, 5,l17M
Morton's nett gain over Davis since
ls41, 6,3t7!!!
The result Of the elections for mem-
bsrs Of the House Of Representatives is
as follows: Democrats elected, l49;
Wings, 1873; Abolitionist, l.
In 81 towns there is no choice, and 42
towns voted not 70 send. In joint ballot
the two Houses now stand;
Senate le Democrats 10 Wings
House l49 g l33 !.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
l43-Den,. maj. 22.
9l65

l65 l43-Dem. maj. 22.
The whole number o. members consti-
tating the House Of Representatives OF
Massachusetts, is AT. When there is
no choice Of Governor by the people, the
House sends two names to tho Senate,
from tho four candidates having the high.
est number Of votes, and from those two,
the Senate choose tho Governor. The
vacancies in The Senate, are filled by a
Joint ballot Of the two Houses.
Three Wings and two Democrats have
been elected to Congress. In the 9th
er five districts no choice has been eff
fected.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
AHayarr6eI,

Lyons Esq. Cot. SAMUEL. SaUErLETox 10 MIss
NA0MA JONES. daughter OF the Rev. r. M. Jones.
all Of Fairfield. Jefferson county.
The cake duly came TO hand. and we tender
our congratulations 10 the Col.
Insbram 5. BY j. 4. Fayerweath.r. ESQ Ma. PAS
CHAi.L TAYLOR 10 Miss MARY II. lNCnRAM. daugh-
ter Of Col. A. Inyhram
Ia Mount Pleasant. on Monday 5th inst. BY the
Rev. Mr.. Gaylord, Mr. George w. JONES 10
Miss EvElINE A. SHELTON. both Of that place.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
GAZETTE AND ADVERTISER
MORGAN 4 HEM. EDITORS
BURLINGTON, DEC. 10. Is4s.,

@The proceedings Of the meeting in
Benton Township shall appear in. our
next.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
IMPROVEMENT OF THE WESTERN
RIVERS.


A meeting Of the citizens Of this coun-
~ is 10 be held At the Court House today
q o'clock, ?. M, for the purpose Of col
lecting facts and taking into consideration
tho importance Of an early and speedy
removal Of the Instructions in the Missis-
sippi and the Western rivers generally.
Almost every person in the community
is in possession Of moro or less facts tina,
will aid tho meeting in its deliberations.
The time has now arrived when these
iacts.should be collected together and laid
before Congress. We hope therefore
that our ciiizens will ono and all be in At
tendance with their mite.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

The Legislature Of Tennessee adjourn.
ed on the 10th ult. There wa. no cleo.
tion Of U. S. Senators.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

Salt is very scarce in ST. Lsuis, and
commands higher price than at thi.
place. On the LIST inst, it was selling at
the following prices: Liverpool, 1915
81 per sack; Turks Islands 62.a 65
cts, and Kenawha IS a SO cts. per bushe| !,
at wholesale.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

The Miners Express says that "a
drove Of some SO elk have passed aud
rcpassed near the farm Of Mr.. Crawford
in Delaware county.''
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

The amount Of specie received at New
Orleans on the 18th and 18th ultilno was
about S5il,458.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

The bluntness with which we exposed,
in our paper Of last week, the attempt OF
the Hawkeye to prejudice us in the eyes
OF the community, by impu.ing to us
language never used, and conclusions
never arrived at, seems to have been un.
expected by that paper; especially as, in
the outset Of our editorial career, the
determination was avowed to preserve
towards political opponents courteous
demeanor, and, as far as possible, to alb
stain from the uso Of all personalities in
controversy. Whatever construction
some may find it convenient 10 put upon
thus pledge, We certainly never supposed,
in making It, that we were cutting our
selves off from the right Of repelling
Misrepresentation and attack in such
terms as might suit our fancy. Contro-
versy we desire not; bu. at the same
time it may not DO amiss to say that it
will be unsafe for the Hawkeye to pro.
sumo, as It has done, upon the pledge by
which we ale regarded as bound aud se-
thered. We are advocates Of recipro-
city in courtesy as well as in trade;
but as in the latter case, when the reci-
Procity is destroyed by the withdrawal
from the league Of one ofthe parties, the
other is released from all obligations, SO
also when courtesy ceases to be recipro-
cal its obligations cease to be binding.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

We see it stated in several Of our OK.
changes that some dozen Of the Sac and
Fox Indians are on their way 10 Wash.
ington< on business relative 10 the late
sale Of their lands in this Territory. Wa
have been informed by several persons
that instead Of going to Washing ton, they
are under the charge Of some men who
intend taking them 10 England and
there exhibit them, and that the pretence
Of their going to Washington, is a mere
rase to avoid the Government officers un.
I'll they have got oul Of .heir reach.
There are two hogs being exhibited
in Cincinnati, which weigh 100 lbs.
each.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10


in Delaware county,
Henry Clay left Lexington on :hc Esd
ult. for New Orleans, on another cleo
pioneering tour.
He had better stay at home.
OF The Legislature oil Tennessee has
divided that State into IL Congressional
districts, six Of which contained q whiv
majority in 1910, and FIVE democratic
majority.
Henry Johnston has been found guilty
OF the murder Of Maj. Floyd which took
place in the vicinity Of St. Lonis few
months since.
Counterfeit half eagles have made their
appearance in the South. They are =
little larger and thicker than the genuine
coin.
The Democrats Of New York have
awarded the Banner to St. Lawrence
county, tho majority in that county being
500 the largest in the State.
POPULARITY OF THE rARIrr.-The Tar
iff question was the principle issue before
the people in the Massachusetts, election!!
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

The Missouri Republican Of the l.t
INST, reports that the Mississippi below
st. Louis is 80 low that boats Of the
lightest draught are unable to cross the
bars. The Missouri has been closed for
several days,-at leas. the low water and
ice has suspended navigation.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

FIRE The dwcllinghouse Of Mr.. Jere-
miah +. White was on yesterday after.
noon destroyed by fire. We understand
that the principal part Of the furniture
was saved--,he loss however, at this sea-
son Of the year will fall heavily on Mr..
White. The fire originated from stove.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10

ANOTHER STEAM Boar BUKN7.-By the
ST. Louis Republican Of the LIST INST, we
learn that the Steam. boat Gen. Pratte
was burnt on the Gath ult., when about
l2 miles above Memphis. The FIRE orr
ginated from the sparks.
There were about 80 cabin, and 500
deck passengers on board, all Of whom it
is believed we're saved. Tho deck pas-
sengers were all German Emigrants.--
The cargo and the principal part Of the
baggage together with the books, papers,
money and letters on the boat were burnt.
Great praise Is accorded to the Capt,
Clerk, Pilot and Engineer for their pro.
sence Of mind and heroic conduct in pre-.
serving the lives Of those on board.
The fire took place early in the morn.
ing while all the passengers were asleep,
and their escape is almost miraculous.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Steam Ship Arcadia arrived a
Boston on the 18th ult., bringing Liver.
pool papers up to the 4th ultimo. Tho
following is summary ofthe news:
France will not sign the new Slave
Trade Treaty.
Tho King Of France talks Of abdicat-
ing in favor Of the Duke do Ne,nours.
There have been several new failures
among the the corn factors, in England.
The American ship Havro has becn
totally destroyed by Are in the port Of
bordeaux. I. was supposed to have been
fred BY three negroes who were part
Of her crew.
There have been extensive fires at
Glasgow and Blackburn.
Grace Darling died at Bamburgh on the
Goth ult., in her 95th year.
The Belgium Government have passed
an ordinance subjecting U. s. Vessels 10
tonnage and pilotage.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10
5)deI,

On Sunday night last. at his residencs near this
place. JAMES M. MoRRIs, one Of our oldest resi-.
tents. aud highly esteemed citizen.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-10


LETT yentricle Of the hcart-he must have
understood the anatomy OF his body tc
have produced such result could
not have done better myself. On Mon.
day last, deceased desired 10 borrow q
work on anatomy from me, but refused
TO le: him have the .lhen, desired t.
know which Of the vessels in the arm
would produce the easiest death, but
told him should not tell him.
The New York American Of Saturday
afternoon adds
Long after the verdict Of the Coroner
Jury was pronounced, however, the crowd
remained around the .Tonbs, and it was
impossible to satisfy the mass OF specta.
tors that Colt was realty dead. The
long delay, the repeated though frui,lcss
trials for pardon or reprieve, the an
nouncement Of the suicide, the extraor.
binary coincidence, certainly, Of the fire
at the very moment almost Of execution
for, a. Or. Anthon opened the cell door
the bell tolled out its first alarm--all TO-
gether, reused the feelings Of tho Grove
T. high pitch Of excitement. AZ the nigh
advanced, however, the crowd began L
disperse; AMI thus ended day, which
for excitement, has bsen rarely equal
ed in this city-at al! events, Of late years
The planet Venus was distinctly visible
yesterday from 8 o'clock p. NJ. 10 10 set,
ting even when the sun was SHINING
very brightly owing doubtless TO the un.
usual purity Of the atmosphere. Group,
Of people were collected a the corners 81
tho different streets speculating as to the
cause Of this unusual appearance; and
the popular Imagination, what with the
star, the suicide, aud the fire, ran wild.
We have rarely witnessed more ex.
New-York daily tribune., 1842-11-10
mo AGRICULTURIsTs.-The pub

fishers OF the American Agriculiurit would respect
fully solicit the attention OF Farmers and others engaged IN
Sgrie,,lt,,ral pursuits, the aforementioned work.
The following few OF the many ayora5e notices
which this WORK bas received;
nj abirv and practical knowledge that must paceit among
the f-e-; ras with similar periodicals in country.
Wayne County Record, Indiana.
From the known ability OF the editors, we have no doubt
this M prove most usefn paper and worthy ne pasT9n ,'
ourns ns anoer evidence OF the interes, which mani.
tested in the subject OF Agriculture wa,
From careful ptruSal of the contents Of The AmeTcaH
Agricniiur;st rse hesitate o ay il bids ta 10 become
vouable acquisition any iarner sbo dos MOI az al
ready know too much 10 acquire further knowse IN his
avoca,ion.- The Jefrrsonian, Mansfield, ONO
T6eaboye work Is published monthly seen nainSer @ 70
sHuum. SAXTON Il MILES Publishers,
SIS Broadway.
s NJ have constantly on hand all the popular works
relating 10 Agriculture N al! IL branches. OF
New-York daily tribune., 1842-11-10

NT OIIJE IS ntItDy giFtI tldt PlVPVsdlo
viii De received the Inspectors Office IN me Ssa,s
Prison. Mount Pleasant, the second Wednesday ~ 20
commence with 50 conyctS the first of December ensu.
ing 10 be increased within 10 $50 for the term OF
Ave cars a, making such kinds OF chains, wrought nails,
led screws sovels and ton addery, cutlery and oiher
articles Of hardware of which the chief supply Tor the
consmntion OF the country imported from without Tie
United States, Convenient shop aud inet .S' be
furnished Whoever takes the contract must iGd tools and
fixtures asd De subject the rules and OF the
of three months Satisfactory security will be regurcd
Lei the proposals specify the price day or each man
- DAVID l. SEYMOUR,
Agent State Prison, MouE Pleasant
s,s,to,,bsr 9Th 1870 slO Pm
New-York daily tribune., 1842-11-10

D EAD THIS.-Having been afflicted
q for the last 10 or u years with complication OF dis
which confined my house and bed great per-
ton OF the time my stomach extremely weak and sore yo
lent pains my sid my strength exhausted and, fact
reduced snch degree that life seemed 10 be nearly
tinct, invited bl Dr. Starkweather and y his advice
commenced the OF his medcines-but was weak and
deba;ed that could take bur half the usual dose ot the
Tepatc Elixir. had taken much medicine previously
that had faith confidence in any thing that bore the
name OF medicine However, / continued the OF the
Hepa.ic Elixir half doses, for week, when begn
10 feel beneficial effects; then directed 10 increase
the Dose which found could easily bear and the
aonshment OF myself and friends able to leave
bed aud in few weeks was able to ride so miles one
day, which could not have done before any time in
years pai do we about house and feel per-
fscty we'll feel truly grateful 20 the Doctor. for his pre-
scTpoDs and sincerely believe the OF his Elixir mas
srored me 10 health and do less earnestly
treat all who suffering with bilious diseases TO go and
do likewise and they may rest assured that they will de-
rive much benefit rom il as have done. believe DR.
Starkweahers Hepac Ellxer be truly valuable medi
cine. LUCRETlA ID. LELAND. GrailGn, Mass.
For sale by CiiAS. DYER, Jr ~ Westminster St r. i.
Sold, wholesale and retail by the agents, ~ B. SANDS
co. No. 273 Broadway (Granlte Bniding( corner
OF Chamhers-sree Sold also by a. B. i D. SANDS,
Druggists No. 79 Fulton street OF Gold ST. and No
100 Fulton St; and by David Sands X co. No. II East
Broadway. Garner of Markei-slreet
Price, 81 per bottle. o29 lm