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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
Presidency 81 the council.

We learn, with much pleasure, that after
much delay, and numerous unsuccessful ballot
ings, Col. Cox, Of Jackson county, has at last
been elected to the Presidency Of the Council
COL c. is well qualified, BY his age.and expert
ence for the discharge Of the duties appertaining
to such an elevated post. ae5 M
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
A Daring Eyoeditfon.

We learn from tAe Independence Ex
position, that, on Friday last, two young
men. named Stewart and Paterson, left
that place, With sswAgon eessp fofsFor'
liueDio, in the Mexican Territory They
go alone with ", Spapiard whom ftl9ey
take 10 catch their mules. Considering
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

Es-With every disposition to oblige our Bloom
ington correspondent we are compelled to omit
his communication. 1t is too long, lacks point,
and smacks too much of transcendentalism in its
style. The subject treated of is practical in its
character, and therefore should be practically
considered. Short, pointed, and well written
communications, on any subject in which readers
generally would fell an interest, we will at all
times admit.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
n. War Department. The regular army con-

7'hs War Department. The regular army con-
ssts Of 7l6 commissioned officers, II military
store keepers and I $50 enlisted men, (non COM
missionea officers, artfcefs, musicians, and pri-
Yates Of Dragons, artillery, infantry, and rifle
men) 40 sergeants, and 250 enlisted men Of
the detailed organization will Be found in the
Secrctary's report. The United States are Ill
vided into . military departments, each COM
manded by general officer or Colonel, and cone
tanning posts garrisoned with the following num-
her Of officers and men.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

A large democratic State Convention was held
et'was formed, headed BY TiLGnMAx a. How
AaD and JAMES G. REED as Senatorial electors.
Among those who addressed the convention was
DAsrEL MAcE, Esq, Of Lafayette. who was
nominated BY the wings at the late election as
their candidate for Congress. ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
oregcsl-.yr. Clay.

The Louisville Journab edited by Mr. CLAY's
andknown to be his especial organ for
the West, has taken strong ground against the oc-
cupation and settlement Of Oregon by the Ameri-
can government. II is supposed to speak the
sentiments Of its master; and hence many Of the
wing papers even in the West are found throw
ing cold water upon this great measure BY copy
ing the Journals articles.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

The Q, S Democrat, the, Tyler organ at 81.
Louis, states that Hon. J. G. SpExcEs, Secreta-
r. ST the Treasury, has been Ipo,nina;ed to the
Senate Is Judge Of the Supreme Court Of the U.
s. Ills eondEmatios i regarded as doubtful.
.svfse legislature Of Indiana has dispensed with
- sssSie4s- Of s. Miami, Esq, as Presiden,
erie State Bank. JAMES BtoRRrsox, Esq has
Ssensscted IA his stead. 4 sa .a ia s.. s
sypsnAuSsRs sEsxnEs, of the Greencastle Pa
l6afshasAess saseed' STATE P1ater BY tie Le-
gis!a.u.e Of IndianE sl ha,ts tyys SSt ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
A Ccnsfess.

In the House Of Representatives on the 9th
inst, Gen. DoDoE introduced resolutions
which was adopted, calling for Information as
to the payment Of an appropriation made tc
Jeremiah Smith, u, in The Sac ana Fox Indian
treaty.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
ITEMS.

Improved Kniitiay Machiae.-There Is exhibit
ing ID the American Museum, N. York city, a
rotary knitting machine worked by dog, which
makes excellent stockings at the rate Of sic dozen
per day. Why are such usefalinventions permit
ted to rcmain dead letter? We often smile at
the follies of the Chinese for perpetuating old
customs, and for their aversion to modern i'm
provements in the arts and sciences. May they
not with propriety smile on us in return?
In retrospection, we shake away the snow Of
time from the winter-green Of memory and be.
hold the fair years Of childhood, uncovered,
fresh, green, and balmy, standing afar of before
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

"A gentleman was asked why be called another
smart. He replied, SWhy, he has been living
two years to my certain Wedge, without earn
ing the first red cent, and had no capital TO COM
mence with. If that isn't an evidence Of smart
ness, don't know what Is !" - go
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

A Roaring Orator.--"Mr President, / shall
not remain silent, sir, while have voice that
sir, cannot expostu.ate this matter to any future
time that was more suitabler than now. He may
talk, sir, the Herculaneum revolutions whereby
republics is hurled into antarctic regions, and the
works OF centuruns refrigerated to ashes-but,
sir we can tell him. indefatigably, that the con-
sequences 'Jneretrom, multiplied subterraneously
by the everlasting principles contended for there.
by, can no more shake this resolution than can
the roar of Niagara reiuvenate around these walls,
or the howl of the midnight tempest confagrate
a marble statute into ice. That's what | told
them!"-Exchaage Paper.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
Brussels Lace.

A correspondent Of the New York Tribune,
writing from Brussels, thus notices the costly
fabric for the production of which that city has
been SO long NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lady readers
would never pardon me if quilted Brussels
without noticing its ldce--famous even in our
American acilds. They, Of course, know (tho'
did not beiore) that its popularity consists in
its patterns, previously worked with the utmost
possible fneness, being sewed on their ground
work. The flax Of which it is made costs from
5000 to $500 per pound, being worth three times
its weight in gold. The persons who spin if are
obliged TO work in dark rooms, into which light
is admitted only by small aperture, that their
eyes may become disciplined and qualified TO as
sst them in attaining the necessary spider-thread
fneness The best lace costs $40 per yard, but
a very decent sort may be had as cheap as So
In England the duties double its cost, and a fair
fellow traveller, who bought some here, prepared
to smuggle it into her country by sewing it up
on her dress, trusting that the custom house Of
fcers would calamity overlook the incongruity
ola profuslon Of the most expensive lace 1pon a
well-worn travelling habit"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

II is rumored that Mr. PostMsster General
Wicklidz Is to 60 b. France IA thu sSss;nr !.
Niaes5ss. iRsaue i eos tg3 lutaiaox
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

The PRArRIE FARMER, printed at Chicago, Ill.
monthly, for 81 per year, is the best agricultural
publication in the West, and deserves the support
fthose to whose interests it is devoted. We do
not believe there is single practical farmer who
takes it who does not profit more than the sub
cription price from some of its suggestions. Six
copies will be furnished for S..
Hon. WApDY THOMPSON, the American Min
lister at Mexico, has given notice Of his intention
to return home.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

ssfSsS Sszp autSs 81 Messss t'rsnEs and NxI-
iSSl b siIs IN @ sped kSib s sensts.nassses
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
Interesting to unpaid Jurors.

The following letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury will be read with interest by not small
number of our fellow citizens. The course Of
the Marshal in requiring those who have claims
against the government to sign receipted alb
stracts without paying the amount therein set
forth we have always regarded as unnecessary
and improper; and it cannot but be source Of
much qualification to the public to know that it
is not persisted in by the present Marshal. It is
not the fact, as has been asserted in extenuation
of the Marshaps conduct, that the accounting Of
fcers at Washington must examine and pass
upon these abstracts and vouchers before pay
mcnt can be legally made. Money is placed in
the Marsha!s hands in adrance, upon an estimate
which he is required to submit; and the signed
abstracts and other receipts are his vouchers for
its proper disbursement, for which, if the pay
ments are deemed to be proper and legitimate,
he receives credit on the books Of the Treasury
Department. 1t is greatly to be feared, there
fore, that the Department at Washington cannot
be prevailed upon to SO behind the vouchers re-
turned; in which event, as far as we can see, it
appears almost certain that all those whose
names are to be found on abstracts receipted and
--.--- L. aastined to lose the entire amount
so receiptcd for, although the fact is well estab
lished that many signed such abstracts without
receiving any pay.
The amount due the jurors for Des Mones
county, for services at the last February term,
will doubtless be paid. The abstracts, though
signed, were never forwarded, but are, as we
learn, yet in, the hands Of the Clerk. A proper
representation Of the facts cannot fail to result in
such instructions to the present Marshal as will
ensure the liquidation Of the entire amount due.
Let jurors here and everywhere else in future
only put their names to receipts after they can
hear the money jingling in their pockets.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20

& The New Rapias, we perceive, is the name Of
i bsat now being built al Pittsburg. The iHa-
'tslsc astoflaer.o 7isat1aaa So 1fi~ asssl
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
General Election.

The bill changing the time for holding the
general elections 10 this Territory has passed
the House Of Representatives. Should it become
4 law our annual elections viii hereafter Be
held on the first Monday in August Il sso's
4 The State Government bill has, passed The
council--in what shape, we are a. yet unad-
vised. 70 ~ ssHloA a9ss
-ggs- ssae1 sas ersa IN .a44.. A no9 av41 i
vrSs~ys IN - - IA ~sefa III
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
From the Reporter, Jds. "a,
Miners Rank.

Mr.. Rogers bill for the repeal Of n.
forfeited and violated charter Of -,ha-. Al.
ners' Bank Of Dubuque, came up in the
House Of Representatives on Thursday
last, on its second reading The HOUSE
went into committee Of the whole on tn
bill-whsui several amendments wer.
offered; among which, was one aby M.
Hack 'eman Of Des Moines, requiring ,he
Bank to give real esinte security for the
redemption Of its paper to the amount or
S4OO,OOO This amendment, ,ose,he,
with several others was rejected. Aher
The bill WAS reported b.ck 10 the Housa
Mr. Grimes o. Des Moines, offered A.
amendment giving tho Bank thirty day,
70 resume specie puymen,sH which was IN
effect iegalising Ia former violations Of
law and common honesty, and giving h,
time TO Commence anew its opera,ion'-
Mr.. Grimes suppBted his amendmen, In
a speech Of an hdRr in length, in which
he followed win precision, The well beat.
en- track Of federalism, relative 10 ibe in.
volatility Of chartered rights. and de-.
MED the right Of the Legislature IL fepea,
even when tho reservation Was made IA
the charter, uPnh the condition df VIC.
lation Of any Of IFS privileges.
The, right ofihs legislature to repeal
charter. rs well as Mr. Grimes amend.
ment or substitute for the Bill, was aby
and eloquently discussed by Messrs.
Grimes. Mitchell and Robb, On the bnS
side. and Messrs. Rogers, Carleton; Ba,
ker and Thompson on the o,lief. We
shall endearor to give a sketch Of the
debates in our next The discrssion
was conducted with much zeal aid absf.
ity on both sides. The hill viii no doubt
PASS the house D, large majority
What is Fate is 70 TO ia the Council, We
are unable to predici-but. Il hardly Sp.
pears possible 10 us that that BODY will
permit this de(unct bank to bs again re-.
susci,a,ed into sickly and feeble sxis'
ence in this Territory. sim + NcAk
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
Murder and Arson at STATEN L.
land

The New York Sun Of the 29:h says:
1t is now established beyond doubt
,ha, Mrs Houscman was murdered, the
dwelling robbed, ard then set Srs ~
From dill the facts presented to US, We
fear that four-fold crime has been com.
mit,ed. lndeen, We have too much rea.
son TO believe thai the unfortunate lady
before being murdered, was subjected To-
The most Horrible intigni,ies. The a..
Dals Of crime scarcely Furnish more
eiabolical outrage than this. I, has
stricken horror o'ihe s,sutcs, hearts In
the respectable cosnraasil9 where il .o,.
CURED, aud aroused tie fe.ireS Of thu
people to the highest, point of excitement
The perpetrators Of the outrage. WIN
ever they may be, have thus lar eluir.T
detection, bul j, is hoped ,hay will rns
long escape. Suspicion Has her,i arou,
ed, and close watch is placedupo csr-
tain parties. tH Ft
The inquest upon the remains ol Mrs.,
Housemsn and her infasit child, tcrinina-
ted yesterday, but the jury hsdrht iers
dered their verdict when oar reporter
left. The medical testimony provel,-
that the violence was used TO the bodies,
previous 10 the fire being applied, and
from the position OF tho bodies whea'
found covered as they were with The re.
mains Of the smouldering bedding, aud
nothing but the carpet beneath them, u
has been conclusively proved that they
must have been PIT under fae bed before
the application Of the fire. and probably
murdered by sutfocaion. Mrs. House.
man could no. have been Ia bid al tke
time the assault was nade,as her father,
John |. Pel,, ESQ. cognized upon por.
lions Of her person, remnants OF the
dress she had on when she left his house
the day betore n pa,,s Of ,hsvcprse,s, and
under dress, were also recognized upoa
her. Jude, the nrn, where, the boty was
less chatred tim In other parts. Pcr
tons 81 her dfess Upon being held up to
the light, We're cdsi;y recognized. The
spots aud s6gsFs in Me cslico were quite
distinct, aud the bones and linen OF The
corse,s were so plain that but one ,opa.
ion prevailed as 10 her being murdered
octotc IcNIistR 10 fsSI Outs the mutue'
has been conclusivefy established, BY =
wound found upon one !ot her arms, how
intiic'ed,sor BY what kind Of On inaafG
tnent, i was impossible 10 coniec,are. 4
black silk handkerchief was found tied 10
sa'icr knot very tight around Tho right
wrist, as though \, had been Used 10 drat
the body, or keep the uniuttunxis 70
man from using her arms The thou
sand dollars in moncy which Capt houss-
mnn len with his lady, was nut 0and BY
the murderers, il betng ruticealcd IN
secret part Of the house. Capt. House.
u,aW iusnd Il sats,srn reuctt,ug The ~
scenc on Wednwsdsy. Poor man! W
leaf Ne IL almost distracted. When tho
melancholy Intelligence ~ns common
Gated TO him, SOU aitur his arrival, 10
became insensihle, and remained % iot
some time. Hts condition may Be i'm
agincd, but caurprte described .
|ar The District /, Attorney has issues
search warrants Cor the examination o
the suspected premises. ss aaft
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-20
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, J
Tic. 30. lS43. {

Ssas.-I have to acknowledge the reception Of
your letter Of the 2Sth inst, representing That T.
b. johnson, late Marshal Of Iowa Territory.
failed to pay the jurors for their travel and at
tendance on the Courts, and asking for instruc-
tons to the present Marshal to pay these claims.
II MIR, Johnson did not apply the remittances
made from the Judiciary appropriation to its le-
ultimate objects, it is certainly much to Be re-
GREETED But the present Marshal cannot be
authorized to pay Sums which ought to have
been liQuidated by his predecessor, upon mere
statements Of parties claiming arrearages.
understand the First Comptroller has direct
ed the present Marshal 70 forward the abstracts
alleged 10 be unpaid, in order that the necessary
comparison with the vouchers fledby Mr. john
son may be made to ascertain what arrearcges,
If any, are due. Perhaps il may he proper for
you 70 difEase the knowledge that this course is
necessary, in order that parties may take the
necessary steps.
Very respectfully
Your obj servst
~ J. G. SPENCER,
H Secretary ofthe Treasury.
Hon. A. c. Donor, Delegate Of Iowa, HotAc
Of Representatives.
In connection with this subject, and to show
that the foregoing remarks are not made at hap
hazard and without authority, we append an ex-
tract from a second letter Of instructions to the
Marshal, COPY Of which letter was furnished by
the Department 70 our Delegate at Washington
with the view OF having publicity given to it:
ssIf Marshal discharges his duties correctly,
by rendering his accounts and vouchers accurate
II and punstually, he is always furnished with
funds sufficient to defray expenses q they be.
come payable. You will find no cause to com
plain Of hardness here, il you shall fulfil the in
| strction. given, and the laws enacted, for ysur
government
r eff Mr. johnson had 20 done, there would NOT
be any claim for avrcarugss in your Territory,
Justly payable out Of the Judicial expenses. To
his insufkciencies the vacations experienced By
his neighbors, an such accounts, are wholly to Be
| ascribed."
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-08-24
WHIG UNIFORM COMPANY AT
HOLLY SPRINGS
Yours truly,
D. U. FL.

II a proposed MeetiDg of those friendly
to The formation ola Wing Uniform Com.
pany, nIet this evening at the Court House;
when on motioa VIM. A Boren ESQ was
called to the Chair and II. Harris appoint
cd Secretary.
The object ofthe meeting being explain
ed, and a long list of Subscribers produced
ii was first proposed that suitable names
should be submitted when the meme OF
HOME PROTECTOR 81 was suo ges-
ted and adopted.
Next in order was the election of officers,
the following gentlemen were elected, viz
Geo 4 W lsou. Captain H. Harris. lst.
Lieut.; VIM Z Eppes. 2nd Lert.; James E
Selby Eusign and William Finley Otder'
iy Sergeant
Some objection was made to the use of
arms, as it was intended as a Give and aoJ
a Military Company; which WIS agreed to
and arms prohibited
Ga motion The Chair then apponted the
following gentlemen a committee TO dgai.
bve-laws, rules and re uations for their gov.
eminent; also, to select a suitable Unilorm
for the Company, viz z w Lucas, Fl
Harris. Wm Z Eppes, VIM. Finley, JAS
T.. Selbv aud Robert Turnbul, and report
upon the same on Monday evening next al
early cau1le lighting.
With the usual motion ofthe proceedings
to be sieued by the Chairman and Secreia>
ry,an1 the same to be handed 10 the Gazelte
office with a request to publish them The
meeting oj5uined until Monday evening at
candle liz lung as above.
WAI. A BOREN, Chm.
e. HARRIS. Se'cy.
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-08-24
Ii. HARRIS, Se'cy.



Mr. EDIToR-SIR, l have seen Ia the
last Guard, under the editorial head .ne
following notice Of the Mass meeting al
Holly Springs, The morning Of the 9TH
has dawned." &c. "a Banner was promis-
Cd, A Foster s Prentiss were promised 10
colect the crowd, and 10 a whig says,
$500 or 5000, were there. Bu; the demo
Gratis say there were II or 1900 persons
there" For what, Mr. Editor, is this kiud
Of editorial SANDER intended ? Now have
heard democrats say that they ihought there
were between 4 and 5000 persons at the
meeting.
But | ask again what was the intention
of such statement was it to convey the
idea that wings are scarce and cannot rally,
or does he think they are all turning dem
ocrats. Now as an ofsett TO such stuff let
me tell you oftwo democratic gatherings
have lately visited. On the 9th inst. the
great champion of North Mississippi De,
mocracy, and Eisctor at Iarge-the great
we'll dlgger-Lad an appointment in his inn
mediate neighborhood, at school house on
Snow creek, in a thickIy settled neighbor
heed. Magistrates Court in session at the
time and place. Well Mr.. Editor, how
many do you think were present, counting
magistrate, constable, Witnesses schoolmas
! I I md
sir, to me ct the head and front of democra,
cy. On the 18th he filled another appoint
ment in the village Of Hudsonville, aud he
crowd was so small that the Col. made as
an excuse, the want of Information o. lis
appointment, by the people. Now i must
be recollec'ed that the Col. made bic talk
at Lamar two days previous, and it was ex-
pected that at HudsoDviile a crowd would
have greeted the Col. but alas here too.
big and little, Old and young. numbered Al.
am nciIped to think that the Col. would
20 wei! to adopt the plan ofthe editor ofthe
Uaafd, and have monkey show" at eve
ry appointment if he wishes to assemble a
number sufficient to address.
L will not attempt to say anything about
the effect or force of the Co.'s arguments
only that they were long. tedious and tire
some. / can say with confidence. that he is
doing Us no harm, and am in favor Ct let
ting him alone. The Col says that the
wing party have taken after the Coon, ard
he would be glad TO see the loafers all in
Mexico; what a reduced vote would James
* Polk get if such an occurrence were to
happen. S.
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-08-24
TIE WHOLE TIP
PAI1 IN MOTION, GREAT WHIG
RAIIY IN RIPLEY

At meeting of a large number Ofthe
Wings of Tippah County in Ripley on the
18th. August l844. Col Thos. G. Hindman
was called to the Chair.
The object Of the meeting was explained
by .. Davis Esq, who offered the following
resolutions
ResoIred, That the Wings of Tippah
feeling an equal interest in the triumph OF
sound political principles with their breth>
ren else here throughout the country are
determined to hold Mass MEETING AT
RIPLEY. on Wednesday,, September l6th'
l644.
Resoi red, That the necessary committees
to carry out the above resolutions be appoin'
ted, and that every body every where,
Wings and Democrats, ladies and gentle
men, be respectfully invited to attend and
listen to the exposition and defence of our
principles and to partake of our hospita titles
Which were unanimously adopted, with
great acclamaton,
Ia persuanoe Of The above resolutions the
following Committees were thereupon ap
pointed;