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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

The collec ton Of
the duties imposed
by a tariff, while it
subject all to taxa
ton, invariably and
almost inevitably
bears with equal Sc
verify upon a very
large, and unhap-
PLY in general q ne
cessitous portion Of
the people, pro-
lection, the indirect
advantages Of which
to other interests,
even under a tariff
for protection, are
as much the subject
of doubt and dispu.
tation as they ever
were, but for which
those concerned in
other pursuits have
for a long series of
years paid in ad-
vance, and received
their equivalent in
promises. of the per-
Torrance of which
they are not and do
not seem likely to be
soon satisfied. This
advantage to the
manufacturer is not
it is true. the object
Of, but only inciden-
tai to, a tariff for
revenue.
he incidental
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

larlft as circumstances might require. We
endorsed that part Of the resolution which
related to Mr. Van Buren,, and offered to
prove the position if the editor would call
for it.. He has not done so !; but being de-
slrous that his vacillating course should be
made apparent, we hereby furnish the
proof, and out Of Mr. Van Buren's own
mouth we will condemn him. To do so
we make the following extracts from bis
letter to the democratic State Convention
Of Indiana" 1t will be seen bv these ex.
tracts that he is for Tariff; against Ia
riff; and either ,oay all in the same let.
ter. In relation to Mr. Buchanan, let the
extract which we gave last week from one
Of his Pennsylvania organs, which ack-
nowledged that the present prosperous
times were the direct effect of the present
Tariff. and claimed the Tariff as loco.fo-
measure, 60 as aportion Of our proof to
show that he is in favor Of a Protective Ia
riff. All who know and remember the
prime object Of the Notification rebellion.
must be convinced that Mr. Calhoun, who
was at the head OF that rebellion, still SYM
pathises with the .Nullifers of the South
in their attempts to destroy the Tariff, what
ever his friends or he may say to the con.
trary. His speeches, and the speeches Of
Hayne and McDuffie show how the South
feels on this subject. Their views doubt
less will be modified and changed, as fast
as they can see that home market can be
had for their products-they will see this,
and if they do change, no one will attri-
butte su ch change to their patriotism. but to
mere selfish cons iderations. But we are
keeping our readers from the extracts
TARIFF. ANTLTARIFF.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30
Very like the Paddy,s Flea.

The Gazette has undert AIKEN to deny the
position assumed in one of the Resolutions
which was adopted by the Wing Conven-
ton in this place, short time since, and
which accused Mr. Van Buren, Of being for
or against or either way in relation to the
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

logging tnelr Memory.
The Gazette of this morning cuts /, II
inquire. Conscious that it has no primes
1t dare defend openly and arpum..'
lively, and having nothing else it cool, /
and knowing it must do somethinv !,
felt all pretensions in any lonre, 1. 4
considered an efficient organ in II.
ioco cause, it comes out with Ions ~ \
of commands, telling its readers to "R..
Der" several things, which the edi,o, MI
facts. but many Of which are down, N
The very first paragraph, which hs do,.
less considers very important, SAYS In. n,
brother-in-law A. c. Dodge. 'was born IN
has ever lived on the WEST side n M
Mississippi river" Now this. We All
He was not born on the pest side ., NJ
Mississippi. This vastly important ju,,lB
gence is piece with the whole str;n,
commands, that he says must be ,.r.l
bered by his readers. 1t is all bald.,A.
clap trap demagogueism-.the publ;c,,,H
of which was forced upon him We vs,n
believe by those who thought u had u
been sufficiently "red" in his plan n u
litical operations during this campaign
He appeals to all sorts and condi,nl
OF men, and with tears, apparently in
eyes, he tells the folks that they ouph i
support his brother-in-law because IA III
born in certain part Of this word-I
he took up arms 10 defead himsey nd
hu found the indians close by hp u
TIERS house, and about to take his sc,F
and the question was root hog o. d
with him. On this &C eoant the psopkI
called upon to support him ; but il dua
say why he was not at the PRINCIPAL u
tie, the battle Of the Bad Axe he III
out Of danger when that battle was ioogl
The Gazette wants the folks 10 remrI
Der too how polite he was, and how NET
he holds back his head, and docs ma
other things becoming bis station; how
got sweat Gu his face and had tawips
with dirty handkerchief, we, suppose, u
various other things which the Gars
seems 10 think Of the utmost nnportansk
be remembered.
He also has naucls DO say gracuitotsh
gainst Nh Wallace. Says il he is elsG
he can't ha We any influence a. Washig v
because he is a whig, and because b.
he has done many things ssiiich he sid
did, and with prophetic ken says he will
many other things tibet are Naughty M
estimation Of locoe, il he is elected IN
therefore thinks that Cen Dodge his +
ther-in-law, is very proper man,
speaks as though he had. am absolute
empton right to large majority d
votes Of the people, and commands thsu
remember 10 vote for HIM While lie
down Wallace as, very dangerous
and tries to set all the dogs a.barking aiA
Well, if his folks remember all that b #
commanded them, they have most ,s8
ish:ng memories;-and il they helisrfi
has told them, they are more gulIbls
we thought they were, that's ALL
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30


1t will not, | be-
lieve, be contented
in any quarter that
the prosperity OF
either Of these great
interests Commerce
and navigation) is
essentially advanced
by q protective or a
revenue tariff.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

Good to think OFF,. Whatever may be
the result OF the election. we feel conscious
that we have done our duty. Let every
wing have this to say or Wednesday MORN
ing next.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

That the great boz
dy Of the mechanics
and laborers in every
branch of business,
whose welfare should
be an object Of un-
ceasing solicitude ON
the part of every
public men, have
been the greatest
sufferers by our high
protective tariff , and
would continue so to
be, if that policy is
persisted in, is to my
mind too clear to re.
quire farther eluci-
dation.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

For an answer to "a Mechanic" in to
days Gazette, see the communication o
"Vesta."
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

Remember the Wing Meeting At the
Methodist Church on Monday evening
next.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

My views in reIa.
tion to the protec-
tive system were al
SO called for by the
Shocco Springs meet
ing in 1892. and free
ly given. A convic.
ton that the estab-
lishment Of CONNER
cial regulations, with
a view to the en-.
couragement Of do.
nestle interests, is
within the constitu-
tional power OF Con-
gress, was on that
occasion distinctly
avowed.
n X \
The mass OF the
people seem to pre-
fer this mode of COL
lecting the revenue.
Paying their taxes in
the form Of an in
creased price upon
the commodities they
buy, their contribu-
ton loses, in their
estimation, much Of
the odium that would
be alta ched to it if
severed from the
price Of the article,
and converted into u
tax by name as it is
in fact.
\ \ 4
The unbiased sen.
timent OF the coun-
try, in respect TO
what is, under such
circumstances, the
rule for legislative
action upon this SUBJ
ject, has, l think,
by the course of e.
vents and the pro-
gress of opinion. been
brought TO the con-
clusion briefly ex-
pressed in one Of the
resolutions of your
convention, viz: "a
discriminating tariff
for revenue purposes
only, and which ,OiH
incidentally protect
American Industry"
There are direct
advantages which re-
suit to the manufac.
turing interests from
the raising Of reven-
ue by the imposition
Of duty upon imports
instead OF direct tax
alton.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30
full operation Of eve-
ry revenue bill.

full operation OF eve-
ny revenue bill.
| If it be at any
time deemed neces-
sary, or conducive to
the safety Of the
country, to encour.
age the manufacture
at home Of the neces-
sary articles to its
defence in war, no.
thing can be more
proper than to do so
by a discrimination
in favor of the do
mestic manufacture.
It Discrimination
is therefore a power,
the constant an d
faithful exercise Of
which is, in my
judgment, demand.
ed by considerations
ofjustice, humanity,
and sound policy.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1843-09-30

To all present ap.
pearances, the ac-
quiescence, in q Ia.
riff for revenue, now
SO general. may, in
the absence Of spe.
cial excitement, en-
dure for q period as
long as is common
ly embraced in cal.
culations of business.
Of the constitu.
sso"oi POWcI W inon0
determinations, /
have no doubt. E.
qually clear it is that
the practice of max
.
ing them hae existed
from the commenee.
ment Of the govern.
ment. and consti'
tutes q feature in
every principal ia
riff bill which is to
be found upon our
statute books. They
are indeed indispen-
sable to the success.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19

Mr.. BELLS NuRsERY.--Our readers are
not perhaps generally aware that Mr.. John
Bell, of Gardner's Prairie, has one of the
most extensive nurseries of fruit trees in
the Territory. There are now growing in
MIR. Bells Nursery, serenity thousand cult
waited fruit trees, embracing apple, peach,
plum, pear, cherry, almond, apricot, ounce,
&c. &c.,-together with an extensive vari-
ETY. of ornamental shrubbery. In his green
house can be found, orange, lemon, and fly
trees, together with most of the tropica
plants usually found in similar establish
ments at the East. Mr. Bell has been edu-
Gated to the business in which he is now
engaged, and is determined to spare no ex-
pense or pains, to render his nursery wor-
thy of public patronage. The fall season of
the year is an appropriate time to set out
several kinds of fruits trees, and ma owner
of farm or garden, should neglect so i'm
porrant consideration as the rearing Of
fruit trees.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19

MECHANICS INsTITurE-The Prairie
Farmer. published at Chicago, in noticing
the Mechanics Institute at Southport, among
several other institutions of the kind which
are known TO exist in the West, says g the
mechanics in this vicinity would like to
know what these Institutes are doingn
Would it not be well for the mechanics of
Southport to advise the public occasionally
through the columns of the press what
they are doing; what are their aims, and the
objects they propose to accomplish. The
spreading out of their views may have a ten
dency to enlist the mechanics of other vii
lagos to engage in a like enterprise. The
mechanics of Chicago contribute largely to
each number of the Prairie Farmer, and their
communications serve much to heighten
the interest and value of the paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19
THE CONVENTION.

We have barely time TO allude to the con-
vention held at Kelloggs yesterday and to
the nominations which were made. We can
say with ruth, never was convention more
fairly conducted, never was better and more
harmonious spirit manifested, and truer and
better men than the nominees of the conven-
ton can not be found. If the harmonious
action of the convention indicates the feel
ing ofthe Democracy throughout the bounty,
and we have no doubt whatever but it does,
we cannot but think that the Democratic
principles aud party must secure brilliant
triumph in the coming contest.
Could better men have been selected to
represent us in the Legislative Council than
Messrs. Strong and Frank Their talents
are undoubted, their moral qualifications I'M
improbable. MIR. Strong has before repre-
scented this county at the seat of government.
We then resided in another and distant part
of the Territory, but his name was familiar
there as one of the ablest men on the floor
of the Council. With Col Frank the public
are well acquainted, and certainly all must
admit that his qualifications are of the high
est order, and that he is peculiarly fitted for
the station to which he has been nominated
With Messrs. Strong and Frank in the Coun-
ell, Racine will be most bonoraby and ably
represented.
The candidates for Representatives, are
generally and very favorably known. Capt
TrowbrIdge was representative in our last
Legislature, and from our own knowledge
we can say, none were more efficient, and
none stood higher. Messrs. Grant and Bur
chard are good men, both popular at home,
and if elected will represent Racine with no.
nor to her and credit to themselves. We
say again, better Legislative ticket could
not have been selected. 1t is one which
Democrats may support with pleasure and
pride.
The candidates for the minor Offices are
unobjectionable, and, were selected with refer
ence to their fitness for the several stations
to which they were nominated.
Is there any thing we can say, to convince
Democrats of their duty to give the nomna-
tons an unanimous support. As unobec-
tionable as are the candidates, we cannot and
will not believe but that every man who is tru
ly democrat at heart, will come up with
a hearty good will to the support of the tick
ct. If any, from any considerations whate-
yer, are disposed to act otherwise, let them
reflect upon the consequences. Do they re-
ally desire that the principles of the Demo-
cratic party, shall be the governing principles
in our present and future institutions, let them
not lend their influence now to advance
the opposite. We shall shortly be called
upon to form State Constitution and Go
vernmcnt; the principles incorporated in it
must cling to and affect it for years. What
shall he the character of those principles?
Certainly no democratic can lend his inAu-
eaae 81 make them Wing. Yet such may
;afs} :sssst probably will be the result of de-
seetlfs .iow. We do hope that every Dem
5Tr. 'FJ.i sufficiently feel the responsibility
rcs ing upon him, in view of the coming con-
test, without further remark from us.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19

The New York State Democratic Conven-
ton, for the nomination of delegates 10 the
National Convention, was held at Syracuse
and adjourned its sitting on the Sth inst
The Buffalo Economist, says:
Resolutions were UNANIMOUSLY adopted in
favor Of MARTIN VAN BUREN,, as the
rst choice Of the New York Democracy
for the Office Of President and instructing
the delegates from this state vote for him
as the nominee Of the Baltimore Conven-
ton.
The action Of the Syracuse Convention
in expressing the preference Of the State
of New York for MARTIN VAN buren,,
and in choosing the delegates to the Baltl-
more Convention is final, so far as New
York is concerned. Our noble State now
stands arrayed in undivided strength in sup
port of the experienced chief, whose ialth-
fuIness and courage we know, and whose
devotion to the interests Of the people has
been manifested by the struggles Of life
against the aspirings Of an incipient aristo-
crazy, and against the combined influences
of every description Of monopoly. 1t is a
grateful and sublime spectacle 10 witness;
the unhesitating reliance of a mighty
people upon the wisdom and hrmness Of
one thus tried, 1t is no caprice of the mo-
ment, no sudden ebulltion Of popular favor,
that has elevated Mr.. VAN buren, TO the
proud position which he now occupies; it
is the unbought and deliberate expression
of the sense Of his meritorious public SER
vices, entertained by the Democracy OF
New York.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19

TO assign reasons for this would be as un.
necessary as tedious. The ground has been
SO often trod that place hardly remains un-
touched. In word, the necessity arising
from a.. want of specie, is represented as be-
ing greater than it really is. contend that
it is by the substance, not with the shadow
OF thing that We are TO be benefited: The
wisdom of man, in my humble opinion, can.
not, at this time, devise plan by which the
credit OF our paper money would be long
supported; consequently depreciation keeps
pace with the qauntity Of the emission, and
articles for ,rhich It is exchanged rise in a
greater ratio than the sinking value Of the
money. Wherein, then, is the farmer, the
planter, the artizan, benefited? The debtor
may be, because, as | have observed, he
gives the shadop in lieu Of the substance,
and in proportion to his gain, the creditor or
the body polite suffers. Whether it be a
legal tender or not, it will, as has been OBJ
served very truly, leave no alternative.
1t must be that or nothing. An evil
equally great is, the door it opens immedi-
ately for speculation, by which the least de-
signing, and, perhaps, most valuable part of
community, are preyed upon BY the more
hno1ing and crafty spectators.
But contrary to my intention and declara-
ton, ! am offering reasons to support my
opinion: reasons, too, which, of all others,
are least pleasing to the advocates Of paper
money. shall, therefore, only observe gen
orally, that so many people have suffered by
former emissions, that, like burnt child
breads the fire, no person will touch it who
can possibly avoid it. The natural conse-
quences of which will be, that the specie,
which remains unerported, will be instantly
locked up.
With great esteem and regard,
| am, dear sir, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19
~ We are assured through the column

o. We are assured through the columns
of the last American that Gen. Hickox is all
that can be desired, on the subject of harbor
appropriations, &c. That paper could say
no less ;but why did not Gen. Hickox favor the
people publicly with his views on these sub
jects? 1t was certainly not expecting too
much to expect that he would have done so
We doubt whether the people will be salts
fed with this second hand pledge. They
would have preferred to have it from his own
mouth; they could then fasten him, and no
opportunity would have offered, if some, to
him, more important interests should dictate,
to abandon our interests. The people know
where Gen. Dodge stands in this mat
ter-they have had it directly from himself;
and in times of trial he has stood firmly by
the plepge he made. He will do it again
and with this knowledge and assurance be.
fore them, the people will come to the polls
on Monday next and vote accordingly.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19
The greatest demonsi alton which bos,, Vel u,


The greatest demonstration which hns, vel ,
been made in favor Of repea; took place a,
Tara Hill--a memorable spo, in the early
history of Ireland and its kings, and cele-
DRAFTED even in late years by tse resistance
which was made there 10 The Kings forces
by the ''Croppies'' in the rebellion Of l 79s
---on Tuesday last. All The accounts con-
cur in representing this as the greatest Of
all the "monster meetings." The reporters
Of the various papers, wing, tory, and radi-
cal alike, agree with O'Connell's descrip.
lion Of this being the Growing gathering of
the repeal agitation. The day selected
being a strict holiday in the Roman Ca,ho-
lie Church-the festival Of the Assumption
ALI The ceremonies of religion were
brought 10 bear upon the enthusiasm Of the
meeting. Mass was celebrated three or
four times before the commencement of the
proceedings, and prayers were offered up
for the repose of,he souls Of the Croppies
whose bones were Wondering beneath, and
who fell according to the notions of all
present. in the cause Of their country. o.
Conneli's speech was in his best style
more earnest and imprisoned, and less
hppant than usual. 81 feel" exclaimed
he, ''the awful responsibility to my coun-
try and my Creator which the part have
taken in this great movement imposes upon
me-" We regret our inability to do Justice
to this speech, owing the many demands
upon our space; it is more remarkable,
however, for the deep and subdued spirit
OF earnestness which marked il. that for
ans thing novel and striking. This meet
ing has excited greater alarm on this side
of the water, connected with the repeal
movement, than any former one, or indeed
oil put together. The Times has the most
responding article which has We, appeared
in its columns on this now alarming subject
of repeal. A crisis, it is admitted on al.
hands, is not distant.
A young lad, in Glasgow, who had for
some time past allowed himself to be mes
merlsed by all his companions who desired
It for their amusement, was for two days
past SO completely put into the magnetic
sleep that it was found impossible to get
him out of it. During this time his eyes
were shut, his jaws closed, and neither
food nor drink could be administered to
him. 1t was feared that the unfortunate
youth had forfeited his life to his folly
We are glad TO be informed, however, that
he was taken out of his unnatural sleep on
Thursday afternoon, by a lecturer on mes.
merism, after two hours work. This
ought 10 act as a caution to inexpe rlenced
operators.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-09-19
TIE ELECTION.

On Monday next, the electors of Racine
county will be called upon to exercise their
elective privleges:-the are interests in
volved in the result OF the contest sufficient
to arouse every democrat to action, and we
trust that no one claiming to be a democrat
will fail to his duty-his whole duty. Our
political enemies are by no means idle; and
shall we not put forth corresponding effort
No exertions are being spared to cast reproach
upon the veteran Henry Dodge, by represent
ing him as being an mbecile old man, aud
destitute of the natural or acquired qualifica-
tons necessary to entitle him TO the post of
trust and honor to which he has been nomi-
mated. But, fellow citizens we entreat you
to disregard defamation and idle denuncia-
ton, and listen to the history of facts, and
then Judge whether Henry Dodge is dsqua-
lifted from the records of his past life, to fill
the responsible station to which he has been
designated by the unanimous voice Of de-
mocratic convention.
| Is it true that Henry Dodge is wanting in
talents and qualifications to represent our
interests in Congress? Look for a moment
to his past history: look at the variety of of
fees which he has filled, both civil and mil
itary
He has held the appointment under the
government. of UNITED STATES MARSHAL.
He was elected a DELEGATE in the state O
Missouri, to the convention which formed the
Constitution for that state.
He was afterwards elected MEMBER OF
r THE LEGISLATURE of the same state, anC
was among the most active and infuentia
members of that body during his term ofse
, vice.
He was appointed by the Governor of the
J State of Missouri, MAJOR GENERAL of tn,
State.
D In 1927 he became president of this Ter
ritory. In the same year he was called t,
! defend the settlement; of the then North
e west from the devastatons of a savage foe
t In 1881 he received the appointment Q
$ the FIRST JUDGE of Iowa by Gen. Cass.
In the war denomin,ted the Black Hawl
war, Gen. Dodge signalIzed himself by DIR
: wing back and shielding the frontier settler
e from torrent of invading savages.