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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

In our opinion, one Of the punishments that
some people viii find prepared for them IN Tar
tarus, will be to be chased round and round its
gloomy circumference, by the ghost Of Printers.
Imagine, reader, how you would feel "going it,
u the marshes of Styx, at your EXTREMIST pace.
followed BY shadow Of a deiunct publisher.
with @sharp stick" in one hand and bundle
OF unreceipted accounts in the other. Now Won
sink in the sulphry fog?-ior recoIIect you are
the ghost ola Well fed man-while the greyhound.
like spirit OF your Starved creditor joGs YOU with
his Sticks in the region OF honor, urging YOU cnl
Remember, too, this will be no "s:ngie Fash Of
one mfe," but that it will! be continued until your
executors or heirs balance the books on earth.
East .S.a5Gmial.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

Let finely paiscstz,'LtcnascSai 10 hsased
10 rcIncss ia m IRON kettle, sssd whatei
shst ,,our in;o u bowl clean wafer. F'ss
this immediately inio :, lptilc aud COX
il tight. heal Used. shake j. cps iaks
a sn,slI quantity into lhr msuuth, aad RIB
the ,er,h.s Everything that rrudprs tae
breath uapca>an.. AM .inlus,ous sadske-
slsuctlys ~ the Hr.h Mhl - rsmovsj-
Os, /. dry ,ss~.lvr y rp,s'sr rsd, lin. eeEr-
coai nsy w. pui ll4s ..as phial and fuelas.
cal from The ai- by 4 tight corh.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
Loves;
! FECILLEToN.


The following fragment from the pen of Fred.
erick Hahn is almost inimitable in its beauty and
delicacy. The English version, which usual,
the German verses, is slattcrn and
disgrsceful abortion; the following. Though II,
from perfect, still preserves the delicate hits q
the original.
Tell me, my heart, what love is?
1t giveth but TO rob;
ss@ Two souls and ono idea,
t Two hearts and but one throb.
And tell me, how love cometh?
It comes,--and oh, 'tis here.
And whittier, pray, it fleeth?
Twas not;-'twas fancy mere.
And when is love the purest?
When its own self it shuns.
And is love the deepest?
When love the stllest runs.
And when is love the richest?
II boarieth when it gives.
And, tell me, how love speaketh?
1t speaketh not;-it lives
n y. Tribune.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
iowa HOUSE.

Steam boa, Landing, Bloomington. .,ca
ME- undersigned, late of the Burlington
House. respectfully announces To The
-itizens Of the town and county, ae we'll q,
he travelling community. that ne has taken
he IOWA HOUSE, iufn,rrly occupied BY
Mrs. Parroit, fitted it up in a comfortable man
ar, and hopcsby unremi'trd eyrrttths, aid
ssiduoas atteation, to mtrii rahiit patronage
rhe House 10 situated cIase 10 the landing. in
me business part Of the tnwn, so y~ntlemen
wshi ny to take the river fr"m this place, are
sare "i having an opportunity ut gn,ng by the
first boat. 3&sas ssa a. sss3as
Ills TABLE shall at all times be supplied
-. h--s NEST the ceus',rr sk,ss. sshr kAR
with he DIGEST Wines aad Liquors, and kis
SrAi,i.E eli provided with gram, With care
tut aat attentive oStlers.
From hrs bong experience, and detcrmina.
ION 10 spare M pains 10 render mis- guests com
sosgahis.. he iiaiiers hinseii tha, he will b.
able ~ .,vc en- IRE satistaciit u To all v no may
fasur h,m with their patronage.
d WILLIAM FRYE.
Bloomington, June Is. iS4i.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

Marrying UUs's Sisier.--A decision was
recently made in the Supreme Court, in Massa-
chusetts, which has bearing on the vexed
question Of a mans right to marry his deceased
wife's sister. A man was tried for incest, hav-
ing married the daughter Of ! deceased wife, by
former husband. The case was decided against
the accused in the lower court, but was reversed
il the Supreme Court, on this ground--which APP
plies equally to the case of the wife's sister,
that the affinity between the man and the wife,
daughter ceased entirely on the death Of the
wife.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

Short Sentences from Good Thinkers Me der
aion is the silken string running through the
pearl chain Of al virtues. H 91s r
A mothcr-in- laws sermon seldom takes well
with an auliance Of daughters-in-iaw.
Pastime, like wine, is poison in the morning.
He that is proud at the rustling Of his silks like
mailman, laughs at the rustling Of his letters.
God is better lodged in the heart than 10 great
oIiflres
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

The atmospheric Rcsiuay The London Me-
chances Magazine for October, 1913, says: Ell
sAEother trial Of the atmospheric railway,
which is now nearly completed between Dublin
and Oakley, on the plan of Messrs Clegg and
sainuda, took place last week, when the results
obtained were even more surprising and satisfac-
tory than before. We have seen letter from a
gentleman who was present, who states that the
speed attained was fully sixty miles an hour, and
that all parts OF the machinery worked with great
eNactness.a 1t would seem as if we might now
almost venture to pronounce the days the steam
railway as numbered. A speed of mile a min.
ute IS as great stride beyond the present railway
speed as that was 5esond the ssage-coach rate OF
twenty years ago"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
om independence 10 Fort Larinie, ...... .75o
e Fort Larimie to Fort Hail.. SOC
:. Z Hall to Fort Wallah WaIlah, 80. 45t

Coon ltccney-The Boston Atlas, : federal
Clay paper, takes the following notice Of Col.
Johnson, Just as he was about to visit that city:
eve never had the least belief in the story Of
his having killed Tccumseh. We recollect that
western gentleman, friend Of ours. who was
perfectly acquainted with the events Of that time
in the west, told Us that thtre was not particle
VI evidence to show that Col. johnson killed
Tecumseh--cnd that If he did Kill him he killed a
MUCH BETTER MAN than himself.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
HENRY HOUSE,
MOUNT PLEASANT, HtNaY COUNTY, l5WA,

"'es's' ' y e''0'''s = eS''' VOU'tt " WYNN
THE rrorfttut having fa,nishcl tis house
equs, Z" any NJ the Territory. is prepared to
account ,datc any uua5er IN psrsdik In ihr mos
acceptable manner. In soliciting the patronage
az the public. the un, igaed weIi take this oc
rssion to ten. his thanks to all who have hereto.
tore Favored him with call. af. 90 @e SIS
May 6, lSi3-y. +. G. TIFFANY
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
lGORGAN 6 MOCK

nETURN their ihsnks to the citizens OF
~ Dsriihston aud its vicinity for the ho-
sslspssssWsge sAsv have hers,ossre recs'sed.
ss1ssks s:his meshed of istosmisg Them tha'
'ee3 hare 6urd up their shop in the nortn
ed 81 the Post Office building, on Main
9lstL who're they intend ~ continue tae''
sssss6Ga - sailoss. They aapy ~ strict e.
essa anbn3ssss tssnsris tho sesneinusacs
o. ~ pu.Aie favor, b, gs,ssssfs. .s3si
~ farmers would DO we'll to give them
san - they intend ~ take al kinds Of pro-
we ~ fAymeat Tor work. Their pftces
essn eerss9psaa with ihs scdsced Prices ei
HesesIsee ~ aspsspEs of sLe times. sss
y7tk'se7 81 as4lnaa al his saaza iii
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
From the st. Louis Gazette.
Important to Oregon Emigrants.

Major Adams of Independence has made a
long communication to the Exposition, printed at
that town, in which he gives some frst-ra,c
hints to those who design Joining his expedition
TO the Mountains, next spring, with reference to
their arms, equipments, stores, clothing, &C.. Sc
lie thinks that the company will be very large
from present appearances, and believes it dcsira-
bic that all should rendezvous at Independence
by the middle of April, SO as to start BY the first
Of May. The destination is Fort Wallah Wal
lab, on the Columbia, below the Forks Of Lewis
river and the northern branch of the Columbia.
From the rendezvous to the destination, he says,
there is but one very difficult place for wagons
to pass; and even that can be made passable,
with the work Of two or three DAYS. Of about
40 men. At Fort Wallah Wallah, it would be
advisable to build boats; and those wishing to
go father down to the Columbia, can float down
without any impeachment. Tie reason for taking
water, is, that the country on each side being
heavy timbcred and no road laid out, it would be
difficult to make much progress, except with
pack animals. as nd sg
The Major advised Emigrants not to load their
wagons with more than 1000 lbs. As to furni-
ture take none. They had better even sell their
feather beds, and take in their place good sup
ply Of blankets and quilts. Take no crockery,
but rather tin ware. With respect to stores, let
good part be flour, III the shape Of pilot bread.
If any should take an over supply Of coffee, tea
! and sugar, they can always obtain an excellent
price for it, at the different posts passed All
| working cattle, mules and horses, should be well
provided with extra shoes. Some tools, such as
axes, hoes, spades, augers. &c., should be taken;
plough or two should likewise be taken; two
or three whp-saws will be Of use at Nallah
Wallah. Loose cattle can be taken to advantage
| az the country Of the route is capable Of sus-
tanning countless numbers of stock.
The Major says that notwithstanding "large
bodies move slow, J" he can easily lead his ex-
petition, even to the shore: Of the Pacific in
four months. The distances are nearly as sub
loined: 5#
| From independence 10 Fort Larimie, ..,.. $50
g Fort Larimie to Fort Hall, ..... 800
:. !. Hall to Fort Wallah Wallah, -. $50
! INV. to Fort Vancouver, .-.i.3 $50
Every man should be provided with at least a
good rifle. 8 It's. powder, and IL lbs. lead. The
best size bore for rifle is 40 to the pound. This
size will easily kill buffalo, but smaller calibre
would be better suited to the game west Of the
mountains. Each person should have at least
l4e lbs bacon; $50 lbs flour; 10 lbs salt; 20 lbs
coffee and 40 lbs sugar. II would do well fol
several persons to constitute mess--each mess
to be provided with a small tent ard cooking
utensils. Mules are much better to endure this
trip than horses, though horse is very useful in
running buffalo. A horse to be Of use in hunt
ing, must be kept for that express purpose.
- go :.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

TIE Latest Earopec. Fdslions- Direct fsor,
Paris.-Among the passengers in the packet ship
Utica, which arrived on the 26th from HARE,
were man and his wife. whose clothes. partic-
ularly .he lady's, Were lined with gold and silver
watches, with suitable sprinE!ing Of silver
spoons. The custom-house officers, not beng
accustomed to this style of dress, had the eff
belonging to Uncle Sam, under the laws TO pre- =
vent smuggling. About 200 valuable watches
and a quantity Of silver spoons, were thus taken
possession Of. The duty on watches is l-2 per
cent; on silver spoons, so per cent.-Joar. q
Com.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

Ercessrc Modesfy.--A distinguished plirenc-
logical lecturer, well know about Louisville, is
said to have recently remarked that there were
but three great heads in the United Stctes-one
being that Of Henry Clay, the other of Daniel
Webster, and--placing his hand upon his own
deranged Uranium, he continued--the third, gem
tlamen, modesty forbids me TO n'satioa
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

Henry Clay is or has been presiding at 4 rcli
gious discussion in Louisville. He is marvel
lous proper man for such . station--being no
torious gambler, and profane swearcr. So ccm-
mon was profanity with him, that even in the
U. S. House Of Representatives he could not re-
strain himself from its use, but On certain cc.
casion, while Gov. Polk was speaker, Clay ex.
claimed to him: go home. G-dd-n yon, ,rher,
yo,. belongn a marvellous proper man to pre-.
side al religious meeting!
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

Ghosts.-Tom Hood, the prince of English
wits, discourses about ghosts in the following
facetious and familiar manner: ,s3s sa
ssGhosts be hanged! No such thing in nature;
all laid long ago, before The wood pavements.
What should they come for? The co!iicrs may
rise for higher wages, and the Charities may rise
for reform, and Joseph Sturges may rise, and the
should rise, only to make ones hair rise, is more
than can credit. Suppose yourself ghost
Well, if you come out Of your grave TO serve ,
friend, how are you to help him? and if it's an
enemy, what's the use Of appearing to him, il
you can't pitch into him?
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

Messrs. Webster, Calhoun, and Van Busen,
were born il the yea: 1852.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
! esss sWlleats

me SsSsexbers Win psy 1essh OF itsle-
9aNs1sse%sfsr = ;fsw shossand shushels
WhastshlA hai Sssre On cslsmbi as'rseA
.st Asd-I ~. = s, M'CU rCHEON..d
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

The Washington letter writer for the n. York
Aurora under date of the iIth inst. gives the fol-
lowing account of a scene IN the theatre in that
citv:s
s.At the National Theatre, last evening. Signor
ago fttn aMbsasaNa9Saa anu epuos w. x. OBJ
iect Of considerable notice.
Between the play and the farce. sort of ma
tonal ballad was sung, in which Mexico was
severely satrized for its recent threat Of decar-
ing war against this country, should any of our
loquacious Congressman essay speech on the
annexation Of Texas to the United States during
the present session of Congress. The signor.
though evidently discounted by the ridicuIe
elected from the audience at the mere alusion of
the singer 10 J. M. de Bocenegra's superlative
piece Of diplomatic correspondence with our
minister, Waddy Thompson, bofe his unexpect-
ed and rather awkward position, remarkably
well. ~ #sn ssr
He kept quizzing the son Of f,esrs the whole
time that he was in front of the f6otlights, amid
loud peals of laughter; know not whether to
ascribe the greatest share of the fnerriment TO
the memorable solidity of the Mexican minister
during its expression, or to the burlesque char
acter Of the muse, which the performer was dis
playing. AT all events. / should not be surpris-
ed to learn that the Secretary Of State was watt
ed upon by his highness, and asked for his pass
ports forthwith. If war don't come now, know
not what else IS TO produce it"
- ----l--------- L.
Noah's Loss.-"Fa," said lovely little Eel
low, of about six years Of age, to his male pa
rent, "Pa, does Doctor B--ev visit hams.''
"Ever do WHAT" cried the father.
ssVisit hamsr'
s<Why no--not that am aware cf--why?'
ssThen some other doctors do
ssNonsense, my son--why?"
'sWhy, hams get sick. =
sDo they? Where did you learn that's v
tsWhy, the papers say that five hundred hams
were cured by some one in Hartford.f
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
= . - LAW NOTICE. ~
ia VID r OR + r,
NSorney and Councillor at Law,
~ -es.s BURLINGTON. IOWA.
Aas- lsle.--v - sees s7s
GRIMES AND STARR.

" GRIMES AND STARR.
,AMi.S W.TEisIt.S AND HENRY w. STARR
j have s.>oriaf. 4 themselves III the practice OF
A. i.x ,:st. the above 1t, IT, ard will atis nd to
,ars-i~Est iu-ness in the different counties ard
l.. 10 the supre.n. CONT Of The Territory. Par
ussr attention will he paid to claims for land in
,.skzIf-hs ed tract. aud sl.. u here.
E# JAMES W. GRIMES,
SIS sTf@% HENRY ". STARR.
esrisp~tnn. Ian. %. -. fz5)
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
J BIZ JAMES CLARKE.]
1tt Ga;ftte ana ASutrtisfr
.ssass1 is funLssHED wExxtx s ...,a 49,
~ ~ ~, LANES CLARKE, sa 4
M srfEeT, BURLINGTON, IOWA rEaR'r.

..s.es.R ,ssaa r Err ~ 8: ,aasns $50 .hael
So Do.nsas rer anasn.. II paid 10 advas> e
-vorx n0s.s.ARs at the TX piration IL the year. =
:. saseXr sio"will be disccniinasd snsiil altar-
-. sksti hare heea paid. aal~ss ~ she option
~ EDITORS: sad ~ sai,scdptisa will be received
=. strsser term than three months. All sub.
's.;,teas Tor less than)oae year ma.t BE- paid in
sassace. *4f FsH aE#s s&w .8G a 10
,aaver,se sseats Of square and lees will he in
..,s,d once for ONE DOLLAR; and far every sahss.
~ ip.~ss,on rirTY CEArs will he charged. A
G,aI discosst will be made upon yearly adver-
ps,..ye must he paid ewsii communications sc mt
a sh;s oi6cr. .Ns ETY.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

m 1E co-partns rship heretofore exissag be
tween the subscribers, under the 6rm Q
Bt,dgman P.rtridg this day dissolved " nv.
sI;.stea bv either Of che subscribers
80 ies 81. a ARTHUR BRiDGMAN.
GEORGE PARTRIDGE.
+ SAINT. = 1884, EsaY4sisr ssssT stIasEtass bssS
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
nOOTs 4. SHOES.
HATS. CAPS : RoNNErs.

HATS, CAPS : RONNETS.
= CASES Geats. silk. brush and beaver Hats.
Q Is doz. muskrat Caps, Bs 6s i7afs fa s
Is :. hair seal. do.
10 seal.t, do e..ts. 78sg
ao1v2.. glsxed and cloth do.
D. 81" superior seal DO. IS
fine otter do.
s8t .. Ladies' willow bonnets. isa
Florence brazil do. For sale cheap
BIZ s.144tsW. +. {COOLBAUGH. & Go. JEFF 81.
(Oct. iA.) -ae san-ef ses aEldH s aa
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13
DYE sTUrFs.

INDIGO. Madder. Copperss= &c. &c !. for sale
L by FSepi6.] w BEVOE.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-01-13

gVVWENTY THOUSAND Lbs. Bacon wanted
Il in exchange for Groceries aud Dr.. Good. by
Sep. II. q w DEVOE.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-05
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Office Of tie BALrINoRE AmErcANR, Sep. 30.
GRAIN-The receipts of Whes, very
light on Saturday and to day. The small parcels
at market sold at s. a 80 cents for good to prime
Nd. reds, and ordinary To good at 70 a s5 ce Is.
lot of prime white Wheat odd to-day at lO6 cts.
a sale of a small lo OF Pennsylvania red, quality
good, was made To day at 80 cents Sales of white
Corn at 43t 4i1 cts, and of yellow at II cents.
Sales Of new Corn, in good dry condition, at 40 a
Al cts, and of parcels not in good condition, at 80
cts. A lot of Penn>y yIvania yellow sold a: As cts.
Oats are worth 30 - cts, We quote Rye at IS
a SO cts. for Nd.
stock quite light. Sales ufhhls, at 23t Il cents,
and of bbls al 25 cents.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-05

Middle creek within enc mile. There is a saw nill
on the tract of land adjoining. at which the ubcr
OF this tract can be wrought into boards aud other
saved stufl.-Prce, $500.
or 10 consideration of the scarcity of monoYat
this time, will sell any all the above property
terms TO suit the times and in case cash he ocrel
a reasonable deduction will be made Further par
tculars msy be obtained by addressing tho su' scr
Der at Selinsgrove, Union county, Pa.
II. w. SNYDER.
Sclinsgtove, August g. ls44-3m
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-05
J@@ L&ooD@a

vkNIiE subscriber has just received large assort-
i menl of French jet Hair Pins; Combs, with
pendants Necklaces Breastpins, cut and plain ;
black, white aud steel Bueles Jet Beads, of all
sizes; pearl aud satin Beads, rose colorcd aud
white.
Also, an invoice of Straw Sdtchels, six in a nest,
with and without covers all of which will he sold,
wholesale and retail, at low prices.
V,locipedes; Rocking Horses; brass and wood
Clocs, s-day, 30-hour and alarm; Toys; Accordl-
ons; Baskets Pertumery Brushes Combs, anI
Fancy Goods generally, always on hand,
w. A. MARTIN,
Clock and Variety Store, No. ca South SECOND
street, below Chesnut, east side.
NOVELS, NOVELS, NOVELS.-A coIlcc-
ton of Novels and miscellaneous Books, new and
cid, will be sold at from to IL cents per volume,
It applied for soon, above.
Philadelphia, sept 2sth lsii.-i,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-05

The PoTAro DisEAsE.-A farmer who has
examined into this disease of a valuable vegeta-
BILE, says he finds that the vines of those potatoes
which are rotten, are hollow for or inches a.
bove the surface ofthe ground and bear the ap.
pearance of having been eaten by an insect. In
many cases he discovered small green colorcd
maggot in the cavity That's the cause.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-05

TN pursuance of an order Of the Orphans Court
l. of Northumberland county, will he sold at pub
lie sale, on Saturday The l9h day of October next
at the Court House in the Borough OF Sun4uTy,
TO witt certain lot Of ground situate in said bo-
rough, and marked in the general plan of said
town No. ais, adjoining lot OF Jacob Young on the
east, and 10, of Peter GoolhaTts estate on the
west, late the estate OF John Epley decd. Sale to
commence at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. of said day, when
the terms of sale will be made known by
ii. b. MASSER for
GODFREY WATERS, Admit
BY order Of the Court.
sunbury, Sept 2slh, ls44,--4t
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-05
Letter from Gen, Jackson,
Below we give another letter from the old
Hero of the Hermitage. 1t speaks for itself -
"HERMlrAGE, July 10, lSIi.

Hero of the Hermitage. 1t speaks for itself -
"HrnMrAGE, July 10, 1s4l.
Sri have Just received your letter of the
goth ult. informing me that --- - recently
declared "that he travelled through Tennessee
at the time Mr.. Polk was for the first time can
ddate for Governor, and that his opponents, the
wings, then brought the charge Of his GRANDPA
theirs being tory against him, and that the de-
mocrats of Tennessee met the charge by throw
ing it upon the North Carolina branch Of the Polk
family, that is, Col, Thomas Polk - and you de-
sire me to state for your information and that
of the people, what know of the facts.
In reply, state with pleasure, that know all
the old stock of the polks, Col, Thomas Polk fs-
ther Of Col. William Polk, and Ezekiel Polk,
grandfather of Col James X Polk. They were
all good '76 Wings. Old Col. Thomas Polk was
the first mover sfindepcndence in Mecklenberg
county. All the Polks then grown were good
20 Wings, and Col. William Polk, son of Tho
mas was twice wounded in the war Of the revo-
luton and think he had a brother killed in bat.
tie never knew one branch of the family to be
charged with torysm before, Ifsuch rumor
was circulated during the canvass referred to,
never heard of it.
am gratifed thus to be able to give my ties.
tmony to the revolutionary services and patri-
otsm of the Polk family with many of whose
members have been intimate the greater part
of my life.
1t seems that in these times no character is
safe against the slandcrer, for there never was
less excuse for it than in the case of Col. Polk.
| have known him since he was a boy. A citi-
zen more exemplary in his moral department.
anore punctual and exact in business more cner
getic and manly in the expression of his opinion,
and more patriotic, does not live.
am, respectfully,
Your ohcdicnt servant,
ANDREW JACKSON.