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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-11

No chance for Clay or Fan BIZ
ren.-The Nauvoo Neighbor announ-
ces its intention to support Gen. Joe
Smith, the Mormon Prophet, for the
Presidency, at the coming election.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-11
Distribution..The share Of the Ter
tories.

In our last paper we called on the Ga
zette to give us the vote on tie amendment
to the Distribution Act, which gives to The
territories proportionatc share Of the
proceeds Of the public lands. We did so
because we had not the record before us a
The time, and could not conveniently pro
cure 1T. The Gazette has given us the vote
which shows, as we had reason to expect
that Mr. CLAY and majority of the Wings
voted against it. We deny however, tina,
II is any proof, notwithstanding tie cxulta
ton of the Gazette, of hostility to the Ter
ritores. We have already given extracts
from the sp eech of ROBERT ]. WALKER, a
locofoco Senator, which conclusively cs.
tablishes the truth Of our position.
But admit it, for argument sake, the
statement of the Gazette as it is,--admit
that it proves hostility to the Territories, and
then we have the votes of locofoco Sena.
tcrs on other amendments, in comparison
with which, it dwarfs into nsignifcancc.
We will give them in brief, as we have be.
fore set them out at length. On the 18th
of August, 1841, Mr. STURGEON, of Penn, a
locofoco Senator, moved to strike out the
LIST section Of the bill, which gives to the
new States ten per cent. upon the nett pro.
ceeds Of the public lands.
1t was decided in the negativc--ycas IL,
nays 25.
Messrs Buchanan, Calhoun, Cuthbert.
Nicholson, Pierce, Sturgeon. Tappan,
Williams, Woodbury. and Wright, all loco
focos, and Mr. Archer, Wing, voted in the
affirmative.
HENRY Clay and 81 wings, with 10 loco
focos voted in the negative.
The other loco foco amendment to which
we allude, was made day before on the
llth of August, l54l. 1t is in these words
"Mr Young then offered an amendment
to authorize the States TO tax the lands i'm.
mediately after their purchase from the
United States"
1t was decided in the negative. Yeas Is
nays %.
Messrs Allen, Benton, Calhoun.
Clay Of Alabama, Fulton, King, Linn,
McRobcrts, Mouton, Nicholson, Pierce
Sewer, Sturgeon. Tappan, Walker, Wood
bury and Young, tall loco foeos) and Mr.
Woodbridge, (whig) voted in the afIirma
tive.
HENRY Clay and 81 wings voted in the
negctipe.
The fate OF this amendment was really
OF more Importance to the settlers on the
public lands, in the new States, than any
other. Because it was designed to repeal the
ordinance of Congress, which exemp,s their
land from taxation, for FIVE YEARS after
PURCHASE from the Government. When
Iowa 10 admitted into the Union. as there is
reason TO believe she will be, within two
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-11
TenlDerance.

Mr. Brooks, the reformed, is again
among Us and will address the people
tomorrow night at the Methodist
Meeting House. Let all attend. Olh'
ers will be present. to address The
crowd, and sing appropriate songs.
MINERS BANKING learn thai
the Cashier Of the Du Buque Bank
with plenty of specie to resume, passed
up on Monday night. We look for
Branch here, aud if properly conducted
i. may do good.
The LEWIS F. LINN, deserves much
credit for her punc.uality. She was
here one hour and quarter before he'
time of starting down yesterday, and
we believe she has made the quickest
trips of any other boat during the sea.
son. So we have been told.
" The elections for Inspectors in
Pennsylvania, as far as heard from,
are decidedly in favor of the Wings.
Even in Harrisburgh, union of the
Shenck men and wings, entirely used
up the Muhlies.
AMERICAN HOUSE. We neglected TO
call attention to this house when the
advertisement was first inserted. The
house has been thoroughly cleansed
and repaired; and since Mr. SUTTON has
taken down his bar and rel;nquished
selling intoxicating liquor, we feel dis
posed to recommend his Hotel to the
public. We hope he may be success
! ful.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-11
Literary EepOt.

See Mr. Tallant's advertisement.
Such an establishment as he proposes
to open has been much needed in
Burlington.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-11

The favors we receive from the en-
terprising and polite officers of the
steam boats that ply between this place
and ST Louis, come so fast and thick
upon us, that we must be excused from
thanking them individually this week.
for want Of room.
We return our most sincere thanks
to the officers Of the following first rate
boats-some of which may be seen ad-
vertised in the Hawk-Eye-for their
thoughtfulness and politeness in fur
nishing us with late papers -
L. F. Linn,
Iowa,
Lebanon,
New Brazil,
Osprey,
Sarah Ann,
Galena,
Amaran,h,
Ohio.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-11

The sea at Odessa has Withdrawn
two thirds of mile from the land,
leaving the ships high and dry.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-04-11

From this dream they were awakened on the
tes of Nov, and, to their great nstonish.
ment. found that only eighty-nlne TO one
hundred and twenty seven OF the people had
been dreaming"
what will the Gazette do now-will it
attempt to expose our statements and VIM
dicate Mr. Yam Buren,? With all its impu
dence and effrontery, it dare not attempt to
controyert them, because it knows they
cannot be successfully met.
As to the charge Of the Gazette that "this
paper has been filled with lies" we hurl it
back in the teeth Of its editor. Ii We have
made false statements, why does not the
Gazette expose US? Why has this been left
undone, if its exposure is SO easy Why,
we ask, if it be the case, has its editor
skulked and lodged, when we called on him
week after week to disprove our assertions
Why has he neglected to vinticate Mr.
Van Buren,. as he promised to do, from our
aspersions Because he knew that we had
cornercd him, that there was no way to cs-
quietly and coolly, than to cry out, and
make resistance He knew that discretion
was the better pant OF valor, and therefore
he broke his word to the public.
Now we call on the editor of the Gazette
for the laird time to expose our statements,
if they are false; if they are not, the brand
Of falsehcod, must and shall rest upon his
forehead.
Loco focO victory in New Hamp-
shire.
The Gazette publishes the returns from
New Hampshire, from which it appears that
the oco focos, are as they ever have been,
in the ascendant 1t however affords a
crumb Of &C mfort to the party at this time,
much in want Of consolation and encourage
ment
In connection with the result o. ths cleo
ton, we have few words for our Irish and
German population.
We wish them to remember that there is
a religious test for office in New Hampshire.
We wish the German and Irishman to re-
member, that in the loco foco state OF New
Hampshire, all foreigners, being Catholics.
are excluded from office. We wish them to
remember that loco foco editors hare justified
this restraint upon conscience, this enslav.
ing Of religion. We wish them to remember
that the loco focos have had uncontrolled
power in every branch of the Government,
for the last sixteen years. and yet it has not
been repealed. We wish them also to re-
member that similar tests did exist in the
"hg States of North Carolina and New Jer-
sey, and that THEY HAVE BEEN REpEALED.-
We wish them to compare the conduct
of the wings and loco focos in this respect,
and answer, who are for equal rights.
What say you Mr. Gazette, do you rejoice
in the triumph of loco foco!s,ii in New
Hampshire.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
In SENATE, January IL. 1914.

The Senate, to-day, was principally occu-
pied in the reception and reference of petit
tons. memorials and resolutions, mostly of
private nature.
Mr.. King, after few remarks. offered the
following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Secretary of War be
directed to communicate to the Senate the
correspondence with Gen. Worth. and other
officers, relative TO terrifying the keys and
islands around Cape Florida and for connec-
ting the waters of the river Matanzns and
the Mosquito Lagoon with Indian river, at
the harbor of East Florida And also TO
communicate such further information, in
GLIDING plats and surveys as may be in the
possession of the department, relative to the
construction of railroad across the PENN
sula of Florida, with an estimate of what
would be the probable cost of connecting
the waters of the rivers alluded to, and OF
constructing the railroad with the aid of
troops stationed in Florida.
Several private bills were taken up and
passed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
LAWS OF WISCONSIN.
Passed at tic Tate Session the Lrgislatir
AS2cmblu.

assembly.
AN ACT TO change the time for holding
the annual meetings of the several
boards Of county supervisors.
Be IT ENACTED BY THE Council AND
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TER
RlToRY oE WISCONSIN,.
SEC. l. That the annual meeting Of the
board of county supervisors shall herea(-
ter he held on the first Monday in each
year following the day now prescribed by
law, for holding the general elections IN
this Territory.
SEC. . The chairman Of town supervi-
sors in the several towns, whose duty it
shall be to attend the annual meeting Of
the board of county supervisors, shall re-
turn the poll books Of the general election
Of their respective towrs without charge
for mileage.
SEC. 3. In case Of the absence by sick
ness or other cause of the chairman Of he
board o.! supervisors, one Of the board pre-
sent shall return the poll looks at the time
specified in section one, and shall be paid
as is by law now provided.
Approved January 10, 1914.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
January u.
The Senate did not sit to-day.
HOUSE OF REPS.

Several resolutions and bills were adopt-
ed and referred, the most important OF
which is the following:
A bill TO establish permanent prospcc-
tive presumption system in favor of actual
settlers on the public lands.
Mr.. Pratt gave notice that he would. on to
morrow. or some future day, Introduce bill
to alter the present naturalization law; for
Judges of county ard district courts grant
certificates of naturalization, afcr filing a
copy with the clerks of the county.
The subject of the report of the select
committee on rules, on motion to recommlt
the report, was resumed; and considerable
discussion having been had, the Speaker an
nounced that the morning hour had expired.
a bill was reported, providing for the con-
tlnnation Of the Cumberland road; and rec
ommcnding its passage with the appropria-
tons reduced, which was agreed to.
The House having resolved itself into the
committee of the whole, the question Of the
reference of the Presidents message rola-
ting TO the improvement Of the Western wa
tcrs, was resumed. Some remarks having
been been made, it was suggested that the
committee on rising should report the reso-
buttons which had been adopted in The COM
mlttoc. This was agreed to, and the COM
mittee rose and reported in part, and ropor-
ted progress in other parts, and asked leave
to sit again. The House then adopted the
resolutions which had been reported from the
committee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
From the Boston Mercantile Journal.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE w have
got some queer characters in the House oil
Representatives in the Massachusetts, Legs-
lature, the present session. There is no
general, colonel, captain; buta Sargent, TO
keep the members in order; and a Bel, to
sound the alarm, or summon them to their
duty. One member is LiEl1, and another
is L0it, and al least two of them are Long.
One is all C,iaa. and another although
of a cheerful aspect, is composed of Wine
gar. A Dane and Scott; hold seats in
the House-but no Russian has yet there
been seen. a Colt and two Bullocks APP
pear in their seats with much gravity; and
although we have, literally speaking, no
donkeys in the House, we occasionally
listen to a Bray. Canals are mol in favor
with the present Legislature, but Rhoades
are approved of--and evena Lane is tolera-
ted. Oaks flourish in native majesty
Rice. wholesome food, according to DR..
Graham, is ever pre- sent. There is no
corn 10 the House. but plenty Of Cobb,
and at least whole Peck Of; no, not
troubles. There is no light in the Hall,
excepting the light Of Day,and the House is
well ventilated by constant Gale, and
watered by murmuring Brooks. There
are some hard characters there-among
them two Stones, and F7irt, besides a
Ring, Of what metal we have not learned;
and members Of various colors are there
also, viz: Gray member Broom mem
Der, and three Waite ones. But there is
not single black one present.
OF archaeological specimens there is a
rich variety, viz; Crane, q Parrot, a
S,callow, JVoodcoci, S,can, two Drahes,
but no ducks, and Robbins. There are
Grares, in the House. the sight Of which
coniures up 10 gloomy reflections, ard
Pits, which are neither fearful nor danger
Gus and Irory Reyes to keep them closed,
should it be necessary; but unfortunately
there are no locks. There arc members
present Of many different occupations;
among them we find Chandler, t. Potter,
two Fishers, Barber, Chart, a Miller,
a Taylor Baker, a Wright, three SmHts
and a respectable SRcdd for them TO work
in. There is also a Palmer, but not from
The Holy land; and a Bishop in all his
dignity. Notwithstanding this imposing
array Of individuals, we regret to state
that there is only one Goodman in the
House; and, even in this boosted land of
liberty, only one Frecmca!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

EXcELLENT.-The Washington cores
pendent Of the North American, relates
tie following anecdote: "One of the
Western Senators relates the following
affecting American story. He came thro'g
Georgia. AT one Of the Car stutions he
saw an old and venerable man taking
leave OF son, raw youngester, just setting
out 10 seek his fortune in some distant
quarter. The father was enrching him
with such counsel as Polonius gives Lnrtc
in Hamlet; and as he poured out these
sage charges of patcrnal affection, the
tears anon coursei down his reverend
check. Tho memorable moment of steam
and parting presently came every thing
tender and solemn was thrown into a fare
we'll word, that could never be forgotten;
and the old man shaking his sons hand.
with fresh eiluson Of tears said, in brok-
en- accents, "My son. '-remcmJer while
you are so far from us, 10 take no bad
money"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

Yesterday morning, o'clock, was the
time fixed upon for the adjournment of the
Legislature. What business has been per-
fected it is yet impossible to tell Much of
the business of the session generally remlins
uncomplcted until the last day; on this day
doubtless many bills were perfcctcd-what
they were we shall learn before our next.
The bill authorising the people TO vote on
the question Of state government at the next
annual election, has become law. This
with the bib authors;ng foreigners to vote
for delegates TO form a state constitution, af-
Ter three months residence, are doubtless the
most important matters Of the session. The
bill with regard to Justices Of the Peace, a
synopsis Of which we gave week or two
since, VIII probably be lost. The bill with
regard TO costs and fees is lost. The report
Of the committee to whom was referred the
bill to incorporate the city of Southport will
be found in another column; also the report
of the committee on the subject OF making
the town clerks Office at Southport, the Place
for recording deeds, mortgages, &c The
Milwaukee Marine ana Fire Insurance Com
pany has received the go-by. OF this more
hereafter. TAc Southport Brass Band recc-
we'd but little favor at the hands of the Lee
g;slature. They objected 10 create corpora
ton the manifest design of which was to is
sue notes, satisfied as they were too, that
many of them must of necessity be bass
notes. A new town has been created of
parts of Burlington and other towns. A bill
allowing toJared Like the occupancy of the
Ioct of Peal street, for wharf purposes, we
believe is a law. a couple of acts VIII be
found in another column.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

AN ACT in relation 10 the qualifications
Of voters for state government and for the
election of delegates to form a State Con-
stiution.
BE 1T ENACTED By THE CoUNCIL AND
HOUSE Or REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TER
EIToRY OF WISCONSIN,:
SEC. l. That whenever the question of
forming a state government in Wisconsin
Territory shall be submitted to the people
thcreot,all the free white male inhab itants
above the age of twenty one years. who,
shall have resided in said territory three
months, shall be deemed qualified, and shall
be permitted tovote upon said question.
SEC. 2. That at any election hereafter
10 be heldin this territory,for the purpose
OF choosing delegates 10 a convention TO
form constitution and state government
for the people OF said territory all the free
white male inhabitants there of, above the
age of twenty one years, who shall have
resided in said territory three months, next
preceding such election, shall be deemed
qualified, and shall be permitted to vote for
such delegates.
Approved January %, 1344.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30
.HE HAD NO TRADE,

Mr.. Graham in the course Of his argu-
fnens to the jury in the case Of Van Colt
oS Sharp. before the circuit Cour, in New
York, said of Sharp: He had no trade /;
he was rioIing in idleness. contracting
habits of corrupt and depravcd tendency,
such as are attendant on idleness.' We
learn from the same gentleman, that Sharp
had fortune in expectancy; and this per-
haps, was the reason why he had no
trade; as most young men, under such cit-
cumsances, would scorn 10 be use(ully oc.
cupied in learning trade, which, OH a re-
verse of fortune, would enable them to
earn Il living. II is the greatest error Of
the times TO despise labor; and hence SO
many young men are found rioting in idle
ness, and contracting habits which finally
make them despised outcasts in society,"
II is the Divine injunction that man should
earn his bread by the sweat of his brow.
The parent who raise soE in idleness,
not only violate his sacred command, but
prepared him for dishonor and crime. A
false idea OF responsibility causes the de-
struction of many youth, who but for the
ridiculous notion that trade is disreputa-
BILE, might become useful member Of 80
clcty. Who is more respectable than tho
man, who, by industry and prudence, ele-
Yates himself in the worldl Such q man
can stand erect before his fellows, and de-
sPise the sneers Of the proud and foolish al
his occupation. Nay, more, he eau walk
tho streets without the apprehension OF
being arrested for deb;s contracted in idle
ness and dissipation. Sharp 'had otrade,
and IS now before coCrt-of Justice, charg-
ed with commission Of a vile and dis
honorable act. He who has no trade or
calling to occupy his attention, seldom has
any religious or moral principles, and is
therefore prepared to become criminal.
We look upon idlenGss as an offence to
God and man, for it leads to the violation
of both Divine and human law.
Mr. Graham asks, ARE not the Young
men Of The present day too well, too deep
ly acquainted with the worldP 1t is very
certlin that they are too well acquainted
with the corrnptions Of the world; and that
they fancy themselves to wise too require
parental guidance or instruction. Most
young people in these days, both male and
female, are OUT of their teens; and are pre-
cured TO deliver their opinions on all sub
jec:s. with 'most oracuar' They spurn
the odmonllion OF tho experienced; dictate
to the aged 'as those having authority.'-
But all this arises from the mismanage-
mcnt of parents, who think their sons too
respectable to learn trade, and their
daughters too delicate and refined 10 ac-
qnjre knowledge Of homework. Willis,
this enormous system Of education con-
tinues the worfa will not DO deficient in
drunken, worthless husbands, nor idle, OK
travagant, and ignorant wives. Let it
then be reformed altogether so that both
men and women may become what they
were designed to be by their Crealor-the
moral image Of the Deity.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

1t has recently been escertaincd that n
set OF scoundrels infest Wash ngton city
whose irnpostions and rascalitcs ought to
DO generally exp sed. They are for the
mot part persons who have been clerks,
attached TO the Bureau of Claims in the
War Deparlment,have supplied themselves
with full lists OF the names Of claimants, the
IL 'turo OF their claims, tho-places of their
abode &c. This information obtained, they
resign their ciorsships, or a no turned out.
and then setuP as 'SoiiHtIrs.' Their plaza
al operations is to address n letter to the
claimant, or his representative. informing
him that the writer has the exclusive pos
session OF evidence 10 substaniate his claim
To pension or boun.y land, and that for
one half the amount realized the ,SaIic;ior
vii prosecute tho claim Ia successful
termination, concluding with requesting a
power Of Attorney. This power OF Attor-
nry comes almost as matter Of course,
AL many poor pensioners. widows, or
triendless orphans have been cheated out
OF half the rccompense provided for them
by n greatiul couniry.-Bur Com ADV.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

YoU'RE MY ."--Decidedly the
best joke we have heard for some time past
was played off upon constable in The ives
tern part of this State, He STATED out to
arrest a person who had often evaded pur-
suit, but whom he was informed, was at that
time engaged in a neighboring cornfield.-
The constable wishing to take him by sur
prise took aroundabout direction, scaling
the harms sheds and fences until opposite,
when ''squatting low he crawled STEALTH
ly along and at last pounced upon his vic
tim, clenching him firmly round the waist,
exclaiming your my prisoner" Imagiuc
his modification, when upon a minute in
spection his prisoner provided to be a scare
crow Buff. Gaz.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-01-30

PERiLsoF WEALrH-War the au
thor Of the DIARY ola late London Ply
sician." in ono Of his best stories. alludes
- point il the life Of his hero Mt which
he might have married lady worth half
million. "And yc',' he ADDS ph'osophiz-
ilg over the matter, "who cam :eM TINT the
worry case Of such destiny m,ght not have
wcaried my heart, encrvatrd my mind. and
rendered mo a once burdens I'm, tormysc,r
and useless 10 the world? Is i no, hunger
that gives the tru' Zes, to ;Ac banquet.
however exquisite, and labor HAT gives is
trlc charm to the couch, however rm5rod-
cred! Is not the MODEST enjoyment OF the
noblcst mind II be found 10 the conscious.
ness that we have done something in our
generation; that We have contributed a
stone to tho pyramid of the nat ona re-
nown that our lips have swcllea the echoes
Of national glory? What can reconcile
the man OF powerful Intellect 10 the con-
seriousness that he has passed. through life
y cipher,and lc!l nothing behind him but Il
tombl