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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Land Sales.

For the information Of a portion Of our readers
we would state that the President has issued his
proclamation for the sale Of lands at the follow
ing places, to wit:
At Quincy, Ills. on Tuesday the lst of Oct
At Dixon, on Monday the 7th Of &c
At Chicago, /" on Thursday the 10th Of &c
AS several Of our citizens are interested in that
portion Of the lands to be sold lying opposite
Burlington, we deem it proper to subjoin the
numbers Of the following lands as being contain
ed in the proclamation for the sale at Quincy:
North Of the Base line and West Of the 4th
Meridian.
All of Township Range not heretofore sold.
All of &c 8 {" do do
All of :" 9 do do
Fractional Township 10, Range g. w. IA
Sec. 4 and part of Island l3 inT. 7,R.7. Frac-
tional Township 8, Range7 Z. N w. IA Sec
ton IL, and Islands IA and Is in T. I, r. s.
All Of Township Range 9, not heretofore sold.
All Of 2 8, do do
All Of 3 9, do do
Islands No. 8, and part of I. No. and I, in T
4, R.9. Islands No. and and part of 3, 4
and Z, in T. 5, R. 9.
Part of Township !, Range 10.
Part Of g 2, " 10.
Frac. Of i" 3, 10.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
The Barbecue.
Great Gathering Of the Democracy Of Old
DeS M0ineS.

The Democratic Barbecue at this place
on Saturday last was splendid affair
large, spirited, enthusiastic. Every body
was disappointed--the democrats were re-
joiced-the coons were sad, detected. 1t
had been apprehended that as the farmers
were in the midst Of harvesting the meet
ing would be comparatively small be-
fore ten o'clock in the morning, the city
was alive, filled, with people from the coun-
try. A larger county meeting has never
been seen in the Territory on any occasion
and the fact that the people left their
fields and poured in by hundreds was a
gratifying earnest Of the spirit which was
at work among them, and afforded in ad-
vance sure presage Of the glorious tri-
umph which awaited them on Monday.
About IL o'clock, the whole mass, preced-
ed by the Burlington Band, moved in pro-
cession to the spot selected for the occasion
"a beautiful and shady retreat between
the hills at the lower part Of the city, where
every arrangement had been made for the
comfort and enjoyment Of the multitude
A large stand was erected for the accom-
modation Of the officers Of the meeting, and
the speakers-seats were provided for
every body-while the Band was accom-
modated with quarters beautifully arranged
between the forks Of large tree. Two
Or three large and excellent springs in the
immediate vicinity Of the meeting seemed
to make the arrangements as complete as
could be desired-indeed the whole affair
was admirably conceived, and, if there is
anything in elections, quite as admirably
carried out. The meeting was organiz ed
BY the appointment Of JONATHAN EADs,
Esq. as President, and several other gen.
tlemea.. as Vice Presidents and Secretaries.
Mr.. EADs, Iii speech Of some thirty min
utes, which was marked by his good sense
and political information, after explaining
the objects Of the meeting, went into his
tory Of the two parties, and touched upon
some Of the measures which always have
and which still divide them. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. DusrIs, Of MASSACHUSETTS,,
who spoke at considerable length and with
great force and eloquence. At the ccnclu-
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
All Hail Illinois!
DEMOCRACY MORE THAN TRI-
UMPHANT!!

The news from Illinois is of the most
cheering character for the democrats. The
district opposite this place has given Hoge,
the democratic candidate, majority but
little less than double the majority received
by him last year!
Henderson county (heretofore whig)
has elected her whole ticket by majority
of about 25!
Douglass, well named the "Little Giant, y
is elected by over one thousand!
| Adams county (whig,) has elected the
whole democratic ticket by about 800 ma
jority!
Joe Daviess county, heretofore whig by
about As has gon. fo,' Hoge from l5o to
200!
The whole State. in fact seems to be
going the same way. By gentleman from
Illinois, we learn that even Hardin's dis
trict is doubtful. The same gentleman
says, that Illinois will give about 5000
more majority for Polk than it gave for
Van Buren,!
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
NM lsSlsttN.


The gentleman whose Name heals tAs
article and 10 whom hundreds Of our eit-
isens had the pleasure Of listening ON Sa.-
usaay hast, h a native Of the void BAY
State" J" and has soloorned With " on bus
mess tor few weeks past His gentleman
" and Wncbtfusive manners here have Won
the respect Of all With whom he has come
in contact. The rich store Of Intellectual
and moral worth developed in his inter-
course with us Eined for him many
strong and truc-hearted friends; whilst his
strict adherence to democratic principles
satisfies us that even in that sink Of feder-
alism, "Boston,n there are yet some gallant
spiri,s-"some faithful among the faithless
found"
Much as from our acquaintance with him
we had been led to expect, we were not
prepared for 50 rich feast as we enjoyed
during his speech on Saturday. For more
than one hour he held the vast audience
enchained in breathless, yet willing silence,
whilst he discussed with masterly ability
some Of the principles which distinguish
the two great political parties Of the pres
ent day.
Mr.. d. commented at some length and
with considerable severity upon the black
tariff Of AZ, and demonstrated to The sat
isfaction Of all present that this darling
whig measure was the growth Of federal
soil and found supporters in none but those
who think with that arch fcderalist, the
elder Adams: that society is and should be
divided into two classes, the one the poor
and humble and the other the rich and
better born; and that the former should be
the serfs OF the latter---that it was not
only calculated to crush the farmer, the
mechanic, and the laborer of the west, but
that the poor man of his own section of
our country, the East, groaned beneath
its burdens---that its immediate end, if not
its direct object, was to make the rich rich
er, and the poor poorer. Mr.. ID. spoke
briefly but forcibly of the abuses and con-
ruptions ofthe Z. S. Bank-of the unjust
and oppressive policy of the distribution
scheme, by which the public treasure is to
be poured into the Golfers Of the more
wealthy, and the deficiency in the revenue
caused thereby to be supplied either by
direct taxation, or by an additional and
oppressive taritf-of the broken promises
the forfeited pledges of the wings in 40,
ard concluded BY giving graphic and
glowing expose of whig principle as illus
trated in the triumph Of the Algerines in
Rhode Island, over the liberty party.
The burning eloquence with which he
described the suffering Of those whose only
crime was daring in land of freedom to
aspire to be free! and the thrilling tones
of indignation with which he pointed to
the statesman, the patriot, the philanthro-
pist, Dorr, clothed in convicts dress,
and immurcd in felons cell, met with a
ready response in the bosoms of all who
who heard him. His speech throughout
was masterly effort, equally creditable to
his heart and head. 1t was well received
BY the audience and we heard more than
one farmer exclaim: eff the boy [as they
called him frcm his youthful appearance
speaks so now, what will he do when a
man." Mr.. d. has left us for his home
and he takes our best wishes with him.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

Private expresses are springing up h
all Of the aStern States. We notice ,hes
are no less than twenty-nine now runnis
from Boston, twenty-five of which arc daly,
They run on all the railroads radiaiis
from that city, and extend 10 Canada, ET
pert, Buffalo, Baltimore, and various int.
mediate points. Letters are generalys
ken 10 any distance on these routes for n
cents, and larger packages at proportias
ably low rates.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

The coon is dcad-dead all over. He
departed this life, tits county, and this
Territory, on Monday last, ''badly scared
his form wasted TO shadow, and perfectly
skinless. His career among US, though
brief, has been brilliant. 1t may be said
of him mot simply by way OF obituary or
paneygeric, but in the soberness of truth
thathe was promising young onimal-in
fact, that he was al rromise-made up of
prosaises.-and what might have been his
perform4aces, had he not been cut dorn, it
becometh not US to tell. His pretensions,
however, were decidedly extensive-a and
though little hole accommodates him now,
there WAS time when this Territory,
from the Des Moines to St. Anthony,
would have been so narrow as to have
Sranpel his aspiring genius. 1t is said
that .death loves shining mark"-and
as there were livers bright rings circling
q portion Of tie lamented cooney, he was,
"a nse an emphatic phrase, ''bonnd to get
aPop.rs And thus las persisted, in the
midst Of his usefulness, and in H., '.eridi-
- of - fur. az a1;u,d which, though ;le
came iato Asis braaihing world upon the
frisndly fork Of some old oak, cut quite
fetire in bis day among the affairs Of men;
but his back was unequal to tie burden,
AMI his tail was always in the way; and
amidst the wreck OF whisgcrs and the
cvushni- 9 DIS. he has been forced to mic-
saeiwishDns dr sans hide. sans ,ail,--the
,.akedstsa,ad m1st bo',ailcd thing that ever
entered e p.r,als Of oblivion. AMI leaving
nsyer 2 gr,ae Sss2t b, which t. track him.
Hejeft a l,s:ty 5inc to his friends, telling
thelnetisat they would meet his curtailed
glosisaip ''4i the ka:ky'y."
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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Died. On Wednesday last, Mrs. MAar Ca y,

Died. On Wednesday last, Mrs. MAaY Gts. y:
HART, wife of STEPHEN GEARHART, Esq O W
county.
The deceased was a member OF the II y,
byterian church, and in her life bore
proof Of the gospel truths and illustrated ne -
lime beauties Of the Christian character -
live more universally esteemed, and none die 80 I.
lamented bv relatives and friends. To h'm ~
whom the blow falls with appalling force Y"
is, in addition to the sympathea Of whole ~ ..a
and that her latest breath testified the trump
her faith in her Lord and Saviour.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

) 1--WE v&eNNst
TIC result Of the recent clt,,i,n il his
cpuc.., ,Mac glcrmos in ITSELF ,s'as-
fhsaSs ,he rclaicssl ,h rs,,,r cf Old pcsI
Mc4. = hyced a dca'a. I, is ,,m c,a'M
by a rcana ,Mnawa-aeuocn tic TO The
csniss, am! fr, IN lie cenir, to tie c, tr,m-
i,ic<. Tic coons, whoshave for years
bxrn nranegiag to gct themselves in pow.
er By stssasag the county, now give it M,
in &c Srairing tonc, il is true, but with
oai qualification or eqni,ocs,ion. To tie
democracy belong the imperish.t'e honors
ofa gallant fight, splendid victory, and
the redemption Of TIC now Empire county.
Il IS l,sc TIA Tic sword was first drawn
Iii is l'cre that the battle has always
ragged the hcs,est--and il is here that the
sictsry has been won and the triumph Of
dc,nccr.cy made complete. That the
wings. BY their numerous and intempera,c
proceedings. have done much to brig
upon themselves their lsic route and over
throw, is now so glaringly apparent that
even 1acy are compelled to admit it,
H<y cumnenc~d their organization some
three or four months preceding the cleo
ton. They made this the battle ground.
Clay clubs, speeches and songs, became
the order Ct d e day. To snake assu-
rance doubly sure" and to produce a
sess0s on. they convoked mass meeting a,
this place Of caons frcm all parts Of the
Territory and from Illinois, exhibited their
cpissals. paradcd their banners, marched
through the streets, eat big dinner
made war speeches, and sang Clay songs
These exciting exhibitions have been fol.
lowed BY the natural consequences. The
democrats bec me indignant, and at once
flew 10 arms. Their principles, thei,
measures, and their favorites were assailed
hy both ridicu!e and villifcation. They
armed, organized and united for defence
and the result is one Of the most splendid
victories that ever perched upon the ban.
ners Of democracy, and one Of the mos1
disastrous Waterloo defeats TO whiegery
shat ever scattered poor party to the four
winds Of | eaven.
There is not, so far as the democracy
arc concerned, single circumstance te
tarnish the homer Of their victory. Or
the contrary. every recollection Of The
event, when il recurs 10 them in tie iil.
ture, will inspire them with the nobles
pride. They fought like men who loved
their cause, and it may lie truly said thai
their victory adds fresh lau,e's to ths
cause itself. Even their enemies mus
admire, them f.r they met them like mer
and whipped Item fairly. Eonor, then, L
the untcrrifed and indomitable dtmccrac,
or Old Des Moiae>!
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
a Plea i'm Abatement

In one of the Quarter Sessions Co..
in Tennessee, one Joe Phillips was iDS" s
cd for assault and battery. The so;s.
called him to the bar, and addressed n
thus: ''You are indicted for m;sa
meanor, and stand charged in these wO,s
The Jurors upon their oa,hs, prs'.
that Joe Phillips, late of the coapN !,
-, on the 10th day of August Il
with force and arms, and upon the bob :,
John Soroggins, with malicious inlen, :.
assault did make, with guns, p;sS
swords, dirks and clubs, malice A.,
thought
STOP, Mr.. Lawyer says Joc, thu
was something Of ii but you are makiD,,
sight worse than il was
We'll how was il Joe?' asked the 81
cilor.
why John and | met one day on Il.
road, and says | TO John. This isahl
day for shaking. Then says he to me-
No, very bad neither, for killed N,
near upon rod long Then saysI,
That's lie, for there's nary snake in
this country half so long
Then after good many such cousi.
me ITS passed between us, says John TO n,
says he,
i doesn't milk my neighbours cows 4
some folks do
"And then | hit lin lick of my a.
on the side Of his head; and then W. had, /,
real scuflle . fair fight; then Just So
And we hadn't no gun, nor pistols, nor
club, nor sword, nor dirk nei,her-sO yOu
needn't he talking all that nonsense ws
TO the court when there is no such lhpe
and John says he's willing to fight again |
RI LEI kia Sfrike first
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

Throw away that ssClay Club -
1t is whispered about and generally be-
lieved that that Clay Club has been the
death Of very many clever coons in this
neighborhood, and we understand that
some persons have it in contemplation to
advise the party to throw the wicked
thing away.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Linn County.
Lee County.

The Democracy have succeeded in elect
ing seren out of the eight delegates to the
convention, and all the rest of the ticket,
with the exception of the Sheriff.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
UeNss eWN,AtN

M,AMeesMs, MwAieA,Ne wNts majority
esse~lQ averages IRON lps n leo there
ss~ four wAies and one democrat sleesea 10
the convention. The deMocsS.s have also
elected their sheriff, Recorder and Cons
missicnere Clerk The hllewing are the
returns Ia GllE
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

A gentleman down east seeing his prep
maid with his wife's bonnet on, kiss ns'
supposing it to be the "real one" y
discovered his error through the assist'n'
Of his wife.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
ANMlstNNN EleettWN~kNll MetNFNs,
AVNNA FOk P0l,k AND bAAs
LAM


MVNNA FOk p0l,k AND bAAs
LASl
The New Orleans HERALD ef the no,A
contains Mll returns Aom the entire State,
tnelNdinx the names " all the candidates
elected, a. we'll al 4 classification of Con-
etess, Legislature, and Convention
There have been elected
To CoseAesA
THREE DEMOCRATS--ONE WHIGl
SrArE SENATE,
NINE DEMOCRATS EIGHT
WnlGSl
flousE or RrrREsKNrArlvrs,
TWENTY-NINE DEMOCRATS
TH1RTY-ONE WINGS.
SrArE CONVENTION,
FORTY-SEVEN DEMOCRATS
THIRTY WHIGS!
Last year the wings elected a majority
Of EIGHT in the Legislature--this year
they have ONLY ONEl
The popular majority for the democrats
this year is between one and two thousand!
Hurra for Polk!
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Louisa County.

This county has elected ]. w. Brook
bank, w. Williams and VIM. l.. Toole,
Gall whigs) to the Convention.
Mcdaniel, the only regular democratic
candidate, is elected Sheriff, BY majority
of about So over Thomas the former sheriff.
The rest Of the whig ticket is elected.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
SamEning up--Thc Convention.

cumming up..Thc COnveM:tIn.
sAccording 10 Ill returns from the dii:-
fsfsit COUNTIES ;Irealy received, and max
ia8 tlir estimate rs 10 the c,upkiaa still
anhoxrd- from. the democrats win send
3<Ai - 1i,' l5a's TO the Convention, and
ac lWai.< ah9:.l 20. making democratic
s.Ts4s smssA,ers elec< meet T. Iowa City
snsaheafsc Afasiay ia0dober next, and
hes1aadfuioo friled By them win Be
,suisisd % tlle sote Or the people on the
sA{oe'ls. 10 nApril sest e~z s
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

TERRIBLE STEAM Boar EXPLOSION
A steam boat explosion, accompanied with
extensively fatal results, occurred at Ri
dc Janeiro, on the 25th Of May. About
three hundred passengers had just LEFT The
city, in one of the boats which ply regular.
N across the bay, when an explosion taas
place, which killed between fifty ana sixty
persons, and wounded a number Of others
No American was injured.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
If"N Noth;ng Is heard but tie groans o

II" Nothing Is heard but the groans Of
our opponents." This was the remark Of
celebrated coon editor In this neighbor-
hood when, in 1910, the whig guillotine
was engaged night and day in the work Of
chopping off the heads Of democrats. Now
that the poisoned chalice is returned to his
own lips, this same coon does not exactly
exuit at s'the groans Of his opponents. -
These "locos" are great "sApy w4KrRs"
sometimss,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

" We understand that there are to
be no more coon meetings at Bridgman's
corner for q considerable time to come.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
johnson County.

By letter from Col. Williams, editor Of
the "Reporter, we learn that the democ-
racy of johnson county have done more
than we expected.
Ex, Gov. Lucas and Mr.. Felkner are
elected BY majority Of about twenty-five
over Bowen, the great whig regulator Of
Capitolian politics.
Only one whig (McCray) is elected.
The democrats anticipated the election
Of but one delegate, whereas they have
elected two tothe Convention. About two
thirds of the entire democratic ticket are
elected.
Linn County.
The democrats in this county have elect
ed tro to the Convention and the wings
one
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

Gen. Morris, of the New Mirror, 1t
dinner given in New York to the Boston
Grays, gave the following sentiment, which
was received with enthusiasm:
WoMAN-The paragon Of The uorld-
'sWhom God created in smile of grace,
And left the smile that made her in her face
Erfruragance.-Mrs. Barger, Of Peters
vile, Maryland. about eighteen mons
ago, was safely delivered of three hns
children, and the same lady, last monlAf
presented her husband with four heaffv
children at birth. Seven children D
eighteen months.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

u Coonskins are no. quite 50 plenty
as Pokeberries in this market, but coed
deal cheaper and better dried.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10


tory, and IN favor u the sv.sesas.,s'
NNas 10 this country
keSo9t>d, T4at With these nsssssa.
Mese measares on Our side, Ma I'VE
abiding eonttleNee In the helhe AVwN \
"sobef second thoWs'I ofhe ya,s.sM aM v
determine the ,ictorN IN fa,nr w NIL
DAitAs ana DEMocRAcs. re0
They are growing a giant Al Cn...A,
IN New York. who promises b MO sscs'
competition in this country or E.sops
His name is NArnAs larsAx ssnl>
sixteen years old. weighing ,aS s. @
standing at this time Z feet / Ios rsaa
height. and growing "kke mad,n n HI '
described BY DR.. SMlrH as "a o.. n
awkward, good natured, sixteen ~. - y
boy" He is believed already 70 h,ss hs :
longest legs on the continent, and H.. u
ally grown nine inches the last year y y
is an ambitious youth, and has or... n'
sire to outgrow all creation; an asn;...s n. e
quite likely TO be reached, for he n. NI !"
health and good habits. The doctor Nm IN
he will reach at least another foot ~ I'M
the whole we have very good prosnc,a Y \
raising an Empire Giant. S
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
"Get out Of the way Old Kentucky"


Never before since our paper has been estab.
lished have we had the gratification of being an.
heralder OF news SO important, and in every way
so glorious 10 the indomitable democracy Of cd
Des Moines, than we now have in giving our
readers the result Of the election on Monday
last.
No,withs adding Des Mones had bsea select
ed as the battle-ground" and calculations had
been made that whig majority might be obtan-
ed in the convention, could they but carry the
election here, or even obtain a majority Of the
whig aadidates-notwithstandi the great coon
show tina, was got up BY the calling together OF
men women aud children from all parts Of the
Territory, Illinois and Missouri, notwithstand-
ing the asserted ineligib';.y Of some Of our can
dida,es. and he carelessness and want Of capaci-
tv OF Observation-Disclosures the three months
singing Of coon songs and the Gaily oratoral dis
plays both at the cconery in Burlington and
other portions OF the county-notwithstanding
the asserted impossibiity Of our being able to
defeat their ticke, (-i, being composed Of Their
s,ron. est men)-no,withstanding all this, the
democrats have elected their ENTIRE TICK
EFT, including
FIGHT DELEGATES TO THE
CONVENTION,
A SHERIFF,
A CORNERSTONE R..
A CORD r,
A COMMISSIONERS CLERK,
A TREASURER,
! A CORONER, and
AN INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES,
ty an average majority Of
| q,
the whole eight delegates being elected
by an average majority Of
10z,
and the Sheriff BY a majority Of
174.
Thus it will be seen that the average
democratic gain in Des Moines county,
since last year, has been upwards Of
FIFTY!
Below will be found the returns in
! full.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

The Earthquake ofthe 18Th inst. although
very slight, gave perceptive undulation
to a great extent Of country, in the central
portion Of the Mississippi valley, its effects
having been noticed from Memphis to St.
Louis, north and south, and at various points
between Boonville, Mo-, and Cincinnati
It occurred about five o'clock, p. m.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

We learn through several sources that
the entire democratic ticket has been elect
ed in this county. Average majority not
known.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

Joseph Y. Mustard is candidate N
Auditor in Pike county, Ohio. Slepta
Pepper is his opponent.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10

Mnscati,.e County.

The returns from Muscatine show that
the split in the democratic party in that
county has partially defeated our ticket.
Genl. ]. E. Fletcher (dem. and Ralph
Lowe and E. Sells (whigs) are elected to
the Convention; and - Humphreys
(whig) has defeated Snyder for the Sher-
ifalty. N
All the rest Of the democratic ticket with
the exception Of the Treasurer are elected.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1844-08-10
Increase or Votes.

The increase Of votes in Des Moincs
county has surprised not only ourselves
but every body with whom we have con-
versed.
Last year the popular vote in the county
was about l470, and this year it is 1881,
being an increase Of over four hundre {
roteS!
The following is the popular vote in the