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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25
REVOLUTIONARY RELICS.

highly interesting scene occurred il
tho House Of Representatives Of the
United States on the 9TH inst. Mr.. Sam
ners, .: Virginia, presented, through
Congress, TO the people Of the United
States, Washington's Sword and Frank
Inns Siasf-bo,h which, were forwarded
to Washington city for that purpose
by Samuel +. Washington, OF Kenawha,
Virginia. We will publish an account Of
this mos. interesting proceeding in our
next. The Sword is the same that was
first worn by Washington as Colonel in
Forbes campaign against the French and
Indians, and afterwards through the
whole War Of independence as Com.
mander-in-Ch:ef. The Cane is one which
was once worn by the immortal Frank
lin, and afterwards be9ueathed by him to
his friend, Gen. Washington. Both these
valuable relics are now the colnnon pro-
perry Of the country, and are deposited in
the State Department at Washington.
NOVEL BONFIRE, or BOND-FlRE
The State bonds Of Illinois, held by the
State Bank, were delivered upto the Gov
ernor few weeks since, and "agreeably
to previous notice. the sauna were pub
licly burnt in the streets Of Springfield
on the 9th inst. in the presence Of the
Governor and The two Houses Of the
Legislature, and large concourse Of the
people.
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE
MAILS.
On our fourth page will be found an
advertisement from the Post Office Do.
partment for proposals for carrying tho
mails in this Territory.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25
important ant rigAlIul decision -C

| Important ant rigAlful decision Oh
Thursday last his Honor, Judge Mason
decided that foreign Corporations were
liable 10 be sued in The District Courts oi
this Territory and to have their property
attached the same as any ind vidual non.
resident debtor. The case before his
Ilono., was a. follows: One Of our ci,i.
zens had ON hand several bills Of the
State Bank of Illinois, at the time the
news Of The depreciation Of the paper Of
that Institution reached this place. lie
Immediately commenced suit, and at.
,ached some lots in this city which be-
ongeJ to the Bank, and obtained an or
der Of publication as in other cases Of
foreign attachment. At the present term
tho Bank appeared by her attorney and
raised the question, that the Bank, al
though by the comfy between the sever
al States and Territories, could sue in
their several courts, yet that she could
not be sued in any court out Of the State
OF Illinois, or hpvc her property attached
by process from any such court.
THE BANKRUPT LAW NOT RE-
PEALED.
Notwithstanding The overwhelming
vote of the House on the pas sage Of the
bill repeaIing the Bankrupt law, it seems
that the repudiatng wings Of the Senate
are seeking 10 dcfea! the expression Of
the popular voice BY holding the bill
back under pretence Of amending the
law. The people have asked for no
half way action on this subject. They
will he content with nothing short Of an
absolute repeal Of the ,chole Ias0.
The reader will observe that the ac-
ton Of the wing U. S. Senate on this
subject is precisely the same as tho con-
duct Of our Territorial wing Council in
relation TO the Bank bill and the Jackson
resolutions. They seek i'll q mean and
dastardly manner to kill by side blows,
that which they dare not meet fully in
the face. How lrue is whiggery 10 its
coonish instincts ali the Union over!
o. The weather continues win,ry
with us-and the frmncss Of the ice still
affords safe bridge Tor the passage Of
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25
NATIONAL HOTEL.

This establishment has been re opened
uade' the auspices Of Mr.; S. Jamisoo,
formerly Of Quiacy, Illinois. On Wed
nesaay last tho new proprietor gave a
public dinner, which was duly honored
hy,a large number Of our citizens, and
y hiclasgE esardsd'as iorctas,e Of what is
q follow, certainly promised much for
7the future character Of the house. Mr..
-. card will be found in another column.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

81 far ihs Rup.ds.-By ref.
erencelto our Congressional synopsis, !,
will NJ VI be ssen that IN appropriation Of fifty
ss,elrapf dollars has passed the House, to
xpsDdedsiD removing distractions in
tlss IA issippi q tho Des Moines rapids.
Who are they cha, iset mos, for their
1iia,ds, ne Niaa,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25
THE INDEPENDENT TREASURY.

1t is u strong Indication that the $50.
Der second thought is in silen. but efIsc.
tire operation upon Tho public mind, that
- proposition substantially to adopt the In
dependent Treasury plan. came within ten
votes (lO5.o ll5)oi being carried in tho
House OF Representatives ON Friday.
Several wings and friends OF Mr. Tyler
voted tor the proposition.
Ga the same day, aud Immediately af.
ter the above vote, the house declared BY
the emphatic vote OF 1913 10 Is, that tho
Exchequer plan ought not to be adopted.
These ARE significant ''signs," which
show not only the progress Of the public
sentiment, but ioreshadow its ultimate
triumph.-Al1any argus.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

o. The weather continues wintry
with us-and the firmness OF the ice still
affords safe bridge Tor the passage Of
wagons &c. over the Mississippi.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

We have never heard OF a Relief lao
that did not sooner or later meet with tho
universal execra,ions Of the people,
This has been the case in every State
that has tested the experiment. 1t will
be so in Illinois, Missouri and in this Ter.
ritory--and ali from the fact that the
whole system has its roo, in wrong prin
ciplcs--and legislative history is set to
show tho. first Instance where an aban-
donment al principle for tho sake ocex-
|pedlency has'doneles than defeat itself;
or where it has not generally been ruin
GUS in its results. If We were disposed
to turn prophet, we would predic, nothing
but disasters as attending the operation
Of this law and speedy and universal
petition from the people fer its repeal
Blu: the law has now gone into force, u nd
we shall patiently await the catastrophe
We wish that we could think otherwise
than we do upon this subject--and we
heartily wish that our worst fears may
be found d.lus,ve. But VIC have no OK.
pectation Of such result. What we
have said we have fell it our duty to sly,
not less us editor Of public journal.
than as one who had the honor Is give a
vote on this law, and who deems it due
to give the reasons which have always
influenced him against it.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGlsLA.
TURE.
The legislative assembly oi,his Terri
tory, after session Of seventy five days,
adjourned on Friday morning last.
Both branches met at half after six o..
clock. aud adjourned at about eight-and
in All hour afterwards the members were
on their ''homeward bound"
But little business was transacted in the
House, save tho signing Of bills, as it's ia
bles had been cleared the proceeding night.
The last breath Of the Council was spent
i in strangliny the jackson resolutions and
the bill repeating the charter OF the Mi
ners' Bank Of Dubuque. This was antic.
ipatcd. Nothing else was expected OF tho
Bank whiggery politics Of the Council
and the vindict,yeness of its members tow
ards the war-worn soldier Of the Hermit
age.
After this audacious violation Of duty,
decency and justice, messages we-e ex-
changed between the two Houses and be,
tween the Governor and the legislature,
when both Houses adjourned.
Previous to adiourning the House Of
Representatives, MIR. MORGAN, Speaker,
made the following valedictory address
10 The members.
ENrIEMES:-rhc period designated far our
separation has az length arrirsd-hut before an
nourcing the decision which IS to dissolve Of
fetal cnnnexion. ALLOW ne to oii.r youmy most
grateful thanks Tor the complimentary resolution
with which you have honored ME and for the
tesy and inrbcarance which you have. throughout
the session. been pleased to extend towar!s NE
lEunhapplly, any incorporate feeling. have been
engenlered during the debates OF the session, |
would suggest that tie present is an appropriate
time to nrlon and forget them. and il is to be pre-
sumed that every honorable mind will readily make
the generous offering.
II is not my.pros'.'ce. gentlemen. to pronounce
i,rPIirt liem Mar results. hnk
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

A Few Hints TO KEEP AWAY HARD TIxss.
Rise early in tho morning AID bs dill.
gent during the day in attending Ia our
business, and not worry ourselves about
cur neighbors concerns.
Instead Of following tho fashions Of En-.
rope, let US cultivate u spirit of independ.
ence, and decide for ourselves how our
coats and hats aud boots shall be nude.
Keep out Of the streets, unless business
calls US to transact that which we cannot
do in our stores, shops, or dwellings,.
BY all means keep from drinking and
gambllu. houses.
When we buy an article of clothing,
study commendable economy, ut the Same
time get u good article and when made
take good care otit and wear il out 70.
gardless Of fashion. Fashion is great
tyrant and neu arc great fools to be Z.
slave TO it.
aay at home nights, improve ourselves. !.
by reading or instructive conversation,
and retire 10 our beds Early.
DO kind to relations, obiiging 70 our
friends, and charitable 70 ali.-BsiE Clip.
GETTING DEsPERAls.--Forty three sin
gle ladies ia ,Braintf6e, Mass, with hliss
Emeline ho.iis ut their heaa .lt1s4 Pesi.
toned the Massachusetts & legislature .
repeal the law iorbiding them to mary 70.
groes. FromAhis we infer they4ase -
perate in their efforts 10 Obtain kashends,
being determined not lsvliy0 old inside.
We trust there is gallaOtfy q hg lSi1 tho
Legislature TO grant their rsqnests
i is said that the Chinese lost 10 their
late difficulty with Englsnd, about fifteen
thousand aaen, and . many hundred pis-
ces oicannon, and nearly thsir enlirenav
WHAT is LosT.-k recent report made
to Congress by the Acting Complfollos,
shows that tho government has lost, o..
3lO,8i6 BY its connection wi.hlocsl ba0ks.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING TIE
MAILS

On our fourth page will be found an
advertisement from the Post Office Dc.
paf.ment for proposals for carrying tho
mails in this Territory.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

WHAT is Losr.-k recent report made
to Congress by The Acting ComPlfolles,
shows that tho government hass lost, o..
$40, $40 By its connection withlocsl baaks.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

ID, II is said that the Chinese lost 10 their
late difficulty with Englsnd, about fifteen
thousand aneu, and . many hundred pis-
ces ofcannon, and nearly their entire navy.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

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an honest heart be tortured and many an
honorable mind be humb|e.l, under the
operation Of this credit-kiliing enactment
and thus will community generally
feel the whitening influences Of lha, dire
species Of Legislation which destroys The
confidence Of neighbors and ncighbor.
hoods, and gives TO the rich the power to
tyranize over and make beggars Of The
poor. The few cases which this law
will reac!, as relief, will bear no com.
parison to the incalculablc evil which il
will inllict upon that numerous portion ot
community least able to bear it, the young
mechanic, the tenant farmer and the poor
day laborer. II there should be any i'd
vantages extended to one class Of citizens
more than another, it should be to these.
The young man just beginning the bust.
ness Of life should receive encourage
ment from almost every conceivable
source. The man more advanced in life,
with large family to support, who is
found courageously struggling against
misfortune and b.ayc!y bearing his lot,
should excite not only compassion but
admiration. TO pass laws calculated not
only TO discourage the efforts but utterly
to blast the hopes Of such men (and they
are numerous in every community does
seem to US 10 be most disastrous to the
general interest aud most inhuman to.
ward their unfortunate victims.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1843-02-25

s'sS S0ss'sas0s'" ~ LIZ NOuSCutlOu, 0uO
opposed its adoption by the State OF
Maryland, onAse gr04nd thai il prohibited
the states from passing relief law,. So
much, al present. for the cousti,utionali-
~ Of this law.
Legislatures ought to remember that
all men have rights alike insthis country,
and that they are equally entitled to the
protection Of the laws. Public sympathy
is generally on the side Of the debtor,
and generally il ought TO l,e--but sym
Pothy should form no reason for denying
y creditor what is lawfully and Justly his
due. Creditors have rights as we'll as
debtors. Property is protected by Law as
we'll as private rights. Creditors adyen
ture their property in trade as the debtor
adventures his promise upon the expect
ed proceeds Of his enterprize-both trust.
ing TO circumstances iol an adequate re-
turn. Take an example. a. selis his pro.
Tperty TO B. onsa credit. B fails to bay
and his property is seized Tor security
Docs the .pro.ection Of properly guar
anteed in,he constitution apply exclusive
~ to onesof the parties, or does il apply
% boshl y not ne property .: the cre-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-22
A CAPITAL LIK ENESS.

We have been presented with a Likeness of
the Hon. G. A. Wickliffe, painted by George C.
Bingham Of this city. and engraved by J. Sar
tain of Philadelphia, which, according to ou
judgment, is far superior to the specimens gen
orally found in the print shops.
The portrait Of Mr.. Wicklife painted by Mr.
Bingham, was pronounced by those who visited
his study, to be as near perfection as gifted ar
fist could make it and now the engraver has
tried his hand on the same subject, and he toe
has succeeded
We wojld remark, in conclusion, that those
who may desire to possess correet Likeness OF
the present Postmaster General, will never have
better opportunity to obtain il than the one
now offered.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-22

When the rumor of the death of Mr..
Legare spread through the City this morn
ing, an expression of melancholy regret
was visible on all faces; for Mr.. Legare
was universally esteemed, and was never
assailed even by his political enemies.
The Executive Mansion, and all the
Departments, have been closed and, we
understand the Court, now in session
when informed of the sad event, adjourned
The order for the funeral has not We
transpired and we are unable TO state
whether the remains will be deposited il
the Cemetery at Boston, brought hlher
or taken to Charleston. The mail to
morrow morning vii doubtless, bring VI
specific information on the subject, which
will be published in the afternoon.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-22

mcnt. No hgh-minded or true Democrat could be
guilty of such intrigue. But Col. Benton and his
man Friday have determined to make Presidents for
the country without consulting the wishes of the
People, for the next twelve years and If the People
are determined TO maintain their sovereignty such
corrupt ntrkuers should be rebuked IN thunder tones
Like the old man in {" Sinbad the Sailor" the Mis-
souri, egotst has fastened himself upon the shoulders
of Mr. Van Buren,, and there will remain to the ruin
of the New York Statesman unless dashed of by
main force.
The Democrats of this State have become disgust
ed at the arrogant dctation which has long been
pracsed here, and are determined to submit to it
longer. large majority really prefer Col. Johnson,
but Benton and his ioadies have sprung their wires,
which cannot be easily snapped asunder. The dis
tingushed South Carolnan has strong hold upon
the affections of many of ablest and best men,
and they will not listen with forbearance to the ri
bald assaults made upon his reputation by the hum
bugger and his echoes. You know Col. b. is too sa-
gacious to venture before the People on any occa-
sion. The smaness of his caibre would be at once
discovered, if he were to comply with their requests
and make few speeches. He knows too well that
I" distance lends enchantment to the view" and
hence his cunning rule, never to make speeches
before popular assembly" If Mr. Calhoun would
visit the West this summer, he would meet with a
cordial reception. There is boldness and an energy
of thought and action in all he does and says, that
would arouse the greatest enthusiasm for him among
the Western people. His competitors have travelled
over the course, and why should he not come among
US?
The declaration of the Globe that 90 Wing Pre-
sdent oh osen by the People, would be far preferable
to Democrat elected by the House of Represen-
tatives" had deeper meaning than the friends
Of Calhoun, Johnson, and Buchanan, imagine. 1t
was teeler and its true Interpretation is, that Col
Benton will fight under the Wing banner in 1874, if
any except Mr.. Van Buren, is the Democratic
nominee. Mark this prediction, and watch the
course of the Branch Globe" to see its confrma-
ton. In haste yours,
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-22

TREMENDOUS REPEAL MEETING.

TREMENDOUS REPEAL MEETING.
The Tabernacle, last evening was crowded
to its uttermost capacity by the friends OF Ire
land, male and female, who were addressed
with intense effect by Robert Tyler, Esq. on the
engrossDg subject OF repeal. In bold and fiery
eloquence, Mr. Tyler spoke to the heads and
hearts of the vast assembly, and traced with in
dignant severity the history of England's un-
quenchable hostility to Irish liberty, independ-
ence, and moral and religious development. His
remarks were received with overwhelming APP
piause, and at the conclusion oflhe meeting gave
him three enthusiastic cheers.
Eloquent speeches were also made by z. Col
Inns Lee, district attorney of Maryla William
w allace, Esq. of New York, and Isaac II.
Wright, Esq, OF Roxbury.
A large sum OF money was collected for the
cause of repeal; and the President, J. w. James,
Esq, announced hat the special sum OF 1878 had
been contributed by the United States troops
stationed at the Charleslown Navy Yard.
We are informed that Mr.. Tyler, al the soil
citation of numerous friends, will write out his
speech for publication
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-22

Died, this morning, at quarter to G
o'clock, at the house of friend George
Ticknor, Esq, in Park street-Hon. HUGH
S. LEGARE, Attorney General of the Uni.
ted States, and Acting Secretary of State
Mr.. Legare died of indigestion, or stoppagt
in the bowels, and has been very unweI
since his arrival here on Friday last He
was present in the reception room of the
President on that day, and since that peri
cd, has been entirely secluded and pros.
trated on bed of sickness
His attending physician was DIR. Bige-
low of this city. Mr.. Legare was resi-
dent of Charleston, South Carolina, a
most ripe scholar, a distinguished and clas-
sic orator Of eminent legal attainments, and
universally beloved and respected. He
has left large circle of friends to mourn
his sudden death, which took place at a
distance from the familiar scenes of home,
though he was surrounded by all the COM
forts and consultations which sympathizing
friends here could impar to his dying bed
He was warm personal friend of the Pie
sident, who with his sons and members of
the Cabinet and suite are deeply afflicted.
The President, now almost entirely pros
trated by his late fatiguing tour and I'M
usual exertions, has received a new cause
of depression in the death of Mr.. Legare.
He returned from Lowell last evening har-|
rassed and worn out, and retired to bed al
an early hour, and is exceedingly feeble
this morning. He was not able to attend
the levee of Hon. David Henshaw, lasl|
evening, or any other party.
The anticipated arrangements for leav-
ing the city will not take place. The Pre-
sident and suite will remain in town to
day, and the President will keep himself
entirely secluded, and has signifed that
he will not be able to receive anv
calls. At this present writing, the in
tentions of the President and Cabinet in|
relation to the order of the funeral, &c. /
are not known, but will be decided upon|
early to day.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-22
From the Nep Orleans IJroid.

JOHN G. SPENCER is proving himself one of the
most indefatgabIe officers the cabinet ever boosted
He is peculiar man, but in every of the word
a lnboring man. He it was who in conjunction with
a few others in Congress in 1929, made the most
vigorous attacks upon the United States Bank. lie
continued hk opposition to that institution TO the day
of its death, although at times he identified will
the party that sustained it, This the reason thai
his influence in the Harrisburg Convention ar.
rayed against Mr. Clay, and this very identity upon
other questions with the friends of that bank ena
bied him then, or it will at the next Wing Convention
to put aside Mr.. Clay and select some more available
man, VINO at the same time, il elected would veto
National Bank The Clay men know his power from
tho manner in which he labors and will use every
exertion to destroy his influence with the Wing par
~, but they will no more be able TO head him than
Mr.. Bolts was to head Capt Tyler. He can out work
them all