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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

There is no doubt but the city of Bur-
lington is to continue to be the city Of Iowa,
and become place Of great business and
enterprise. During the present week,
though cold and chilly, our streets have
been lined with farmers from the country.
Slaughtered hogs, and beef have been
thrown into our market in almost any
quantity one could wish. On the 24th,
our city and its streets were one condensed
mass of teams. From one end Of Jefferson
street to the other, and in various other
streets of the city, there could be seen one
moving mass Of hardy enterprising farmers,
each with his team Of two and four horses
staggering, as it were, under their loads.
We do not believe, that Jefferson street as
to its business appearance would have suf-
fered by a comparison with Broadway N.
Y, or State street Boston. We repeat,
Burlington is to become great city.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
legislature.


ThAre IS no news of Importance from the
Legislature this week. Our PAPER is so
crowded with the Message of Mr.. Polk
that We do not give its proceedings as We
otherwise should have done. It's rumor-
ed, and probably correctly, that the Legis-
lature has altered the law relative to Dis
trict Prosecutors, making each county a
district, and having prosecuting attorney
for each county. Such alaw, we have no
doubt, would meet the hearty appreciation
Of the people. We learn from the Hon.
Jesse Williams who is in town, that the
Legislature will probably close its labors
in some two or three weeks. Mr.. Will
liams is on his return from st. Louis,
wEither he has been to provide the needful
to pay offthe Legislature. The question Of
State Government has not been passed upon,
as we have heard, BY the Legislature.
Whether it will be, and the matter brought
before the people next summer, We are un-
able to say. It should be however, for it
Is quite evident, that Iowa never will have
that respect shown to her BY the General
Government, to which she is entitled, so
long as she remains Territory. We
hope, therefore, the Legislature will let
the people have an opportunity to recon
slider their former decision on the State
question. js so4ara
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Lee County Democrat.

This paper is now in the hands Of r.
w. Albright, as Publisher. T. S. EsPY,
Esq, is its Editor. Mr.. Espy assumes
the editorial charge Of the "Democrat," /"
under very Aattering recommendation as a
gentleman and scholar. The Democrat is
well located, and surrounded by multi
tude Of democrats; and we sincerely hope
it will prosper, as we have no doubt it will,
in the hands of its publisher and editor.
We have no personal acquaintance with
Mr.. Espy. We hear him spoken Of in the
highest terms, however, such as will war
rant him hearty reception BY the democ.
racy Of Lee county, and Of Iowa generally
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
The Reason.

"Hollo dar! niggar, what am de matter
now? You's looking mighty grabe, list
comsplain, what am de subject upon about
de which your tots am obgaged in, ELI?
Well Sam, it am berry occult questin',
dat, for dis niggar to dissolve. Neighbor
Snacks compounded to dis ere niggar, yis-
day to comsplain, why it am, dat de in side
OBJ de hans and de bottum OBJ de feet OBJ all
de niggars am white. Can you comsplain
dat ar, niggar? 6T
Yes, oh, sartin, dat am not de most dis
truse prosition dat eber ben comsrlain;ed.
Well, kase, all de niggars stood on all
fours when De Dcbble painted dem. Don't
ye see de reason, niggar. Hah, hah, bah,
neber tink Of dat fore, Quashy.
Jist wait minut, in ordar dat dis ere
niggar may conscribed dat morsterly con-
solution pom dis ere paper here.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Polly Bodlne.

Judge Edmunds examined 1000 persons
as to their fitness for jurors in the intend
ed trial Of the illustrious parsonage above.
No jury had been obtained out of the
whole 4OcO. Graham, the counsel for
Mrs. B. then moved that further rroceed-
ings be arrested, the prosecuting attorney,
Clarke, concurred, and the judge dismiss
ed the Jurors who had been empannell-
ed. So Polly Bodine has got more tanse
out Of the proceedings than all others,
Judge, sheriffs, counsellors, and jurors, and
has not been put in jeopardy Of life or
limb after all. 3.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

Several communications have been crowd
ed out Of this and last weeks paper by rea-
son Of other matter which it was a matter
ofcourse to publish. One Of importance on
estate Government will appear in our
next. After this number we are IN hopes
to be able to present more variety 70 our
readers. In the meantime, we hope they
will not fail to read and rc-read the Presi-
dents Message. II will pay any man for
his labor. Each father should read it CLOUD
to his lille sons, that the fire Of Patriotism
may be kindledearly in their young bosoms,
soTis education forms the cominon mind,
Just as the twig is bent the tree inclines."
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Important!

There is now not much doubt but Lord
Packenham, the present British Plenipo-
tentiary at Washington, will be recalled
Immediately, and some other diplomatist be
sent over to reneD the negotiations for Or
egon. The British affect that Paceng-
ham has been injudicious in the matter,
and has violated his instructions on the
subject. Packenham and the British Cab
met understand this. The former was un-
doubtedly instructed 10 act just as he has
done. Now that John Bull has learned
Mr.. Polk cannot be bullicd, he teigns a
mismanagement against his minister; is
about TO recall him and send some other to
deal in gentle blows. There is not one
doubt but what this course will be taken.
The British see they are in a dangerous
position. They know if the two nations
come to loggerheads, that the British will
not only be driven out Of Oregon, but out
Of Canada too. The question has already
been raised whether this nation, shall con-
sent to reopen the negotiation on the Ore
gon question. 1t is positively asserted by
the best authority that he will not without
the advice Of the U. S. Senate. There
fore the further question arises, sswill The
Senate advise such course?:' That bodv
will follow the wish Of the people, il
that wish can be properly impressed upon
them. What, therefore is, what should
be, what will be the wish Of the peoplef
We speak for one. We are opposed to re-
opening the question. 1t is now where il
should be. It has not been in 50 fair way
for settlement since the question was firs1
started. The people are for the uhole O
Oregon, cslcr up to latitude "a degrees ana
40 nsinates north. There il no question
but the people are Of this opinion. They
would rather have war than yield one foot
Then let the press Of Iowa, Of the whole
Union, speak out. Let the people make
themselves heard on the subject. Great
Britain dare not go to war for Oregon
she will not. And if she does, let her Dc
i, and We viii meet her to her hearts con.
tents. Let Mr.. Polk refuse any further
negotiation, let him exact the pAole Of o..
sgon and make no compromise but at The
"cannon's mouth,'' and he viii save hi,
own fame, the honor Of his country, and
the Araerican people will bless him.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Correspondence ofthe Tribune,
Buryimg Alive.

BALTIMORE, Nov. Is, Z A. M.
A mosthorrid CASE burying alive oc
Cured few weeks since in our city, and
which, although generally talked Of, has
ont Of respect to the friends of the deceas-
ed, been excluded from the public prints.
A young lady was taken sick, and died
very sud. ealy, as was supposed BY the
family and physician, and was placed in
her coffin and carried 10 the depository oi
the family, and placed in the family vault.
A few days afterwards on visiting the
the vault, they were struck with the hor-
rible sight Of the young lady in her burial
clothing, out Of the coffin, and sitting up
against the side Of the wall-dead!
As may be supposed, the discovery has
plunged q family and ! large circle Of ac-
quaintances in the deepest anguish. II
was found ON examining the coffin, that
the lid had been forcibly pressed olfby the
young woman,s spiioihad Sctdaliy been bu-
ried before the vital spark had fled, and
had returned 70 consciousness, but to die
the most horrible Of deathsl MANY NAV
doubt this but j j to true 70 be dsnied.i
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Rongc and the German Reformation.

The Ronge Reformation which attracts
so much attention at the present time is an
other indication Of the march Of mind and
Of the inclination Of mankind to think for
themselves. The whig humbug about The
naturalization Of foreigners, that they are
obedient to the Pope, and that our repub-
lie may be endangered by reason Of Cath
olics having no will Of their own, if it even
had . shadow Of foundation, is soon to be
exploded by the triumph Of this modern
and truly wonderful Reformation. The
history Of the rise Of this reformation is as
follows: s..3z,
The Romish authorities, it seems, were
in possession Of Tunick or shirt which
they alleged had been worn BY our Saviour
himself. This sacred relic they We're ac-
customed to exhibit, each one entering to
look upon this holy gnrnsent paying small
sum Of money which went into the revenue
Of the church. There were stated times
for the exhibition Of this shirt. At these
periods pilgrimages were made by tens Of
thousands from almost every distance to
see this sacred remnant Of the saviour
Of the World, Thus, large sums Of
money were extorted from the supersti-
cious believers. At length, an exhibi-
ton was made By Bishop Analdi, at Treves.
Johonnes Rongc was an humble priest,
Blu: at this last exhibition he fearlessly de-
nounced it as an imposture, and as an art
full scheme to extort money from the pock-
cts Of the people. The standard Of revolt
was thence raised, and converts began tc
flock to the standard Of Ronge. He sub
sequently attacked other principles Of the
Catholic church, such as celibacy Of the
priests, the confessional, and urged tha,
the Catholics should Be independent Of the
Pope. His views and positions have
swept all before then. Violent opposi.
lion was at first made; Ronge was de.
nounced, the Pope illuminated the light.
ming Of his wrath from the Vatican, ba
the Reformation Of Ronge was onward
Its final triumph is now beyond the shad.
cw Of doubt, and the members Of Ii.
Catholic church are hereafter to assum.
the responsibility to think for themselves
uncontrolled BY the Pope or the former
majesty ofhis Bulls. In America. Ronge'.
views meet the almost unanimous appro.
bation of the Catholics, 50 that from ths
day Jchonnes Ronge raised the standard q
revslt, nay b dated the dawning Of ancw
and glorious era in the history Of the
Romish religion and the Catholic church.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
.faclss
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Lord Metcalf and suit, have LEFT fof Eng.


Lord Me,calf and suit, have ishso Eng
lands@ it
Diploniatic intercourse has again been
renewed With Mexico. Hon. John Slidel
has been appointed Minister.
Com. Elliot died at Philadelphia on the
10th inst, aged 81 years.
Hon. Edward Everett has accepted the
Presidency Of Harvard College.
Jesse D. Bright, at present Lieut.. Cow
ernor Of Indiana, has been elected U. s.
Senator from that State.
VIM. Smith, Esq, Of Faquier, has been
elected Governor Of Virginia.
Flour has fallen in price at New York,
at last dates it sold tardily at Sc rs per
barrel. &aL nHh
1t is said COL Benton has been voting
with the wings ia the Senate to defeat the
democratic nominees.
s. Pennybaker has been elected u. S.
Senator Tor Virginia.
Fred B. Wells Of New Hampshire, has
been appointed Consul Of the United States
for the Island Of Bermuda.
Next Senate Of Mississippi will be COM
posed Of p democrats and 10 wings.
J. B. Cough is again in the field lectur-
Ing on temperance. w. aasx .as.
w. Cost johnson, leading whig, has
come out in favor Of asserting our whole
claim TO Oregon. s4s
Il is rumored that our government may
offer to receive California in payment for
what Mexico owes the United States.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

It is ameng the worst omens or the day,
remarks the Philadelphia North American,
that we have in the United States no aa-
fionat feeling; no genuine love Of country.
The traveller in other lands finds every.
where the institutions and productions ola
people priced BY themselves, though they
may be condemned by strangers. Here
the order is changed. If any work In lit
erature, art or science is by all Americas,
is it set down by mob Of gentlemen who
talk of such matters as altogether worth
less, or as deserving favorable regard only
on account OF its resemblance TO something
foreign. We recite few facts, admitted
by all the world abroad, for the benefit Of
this sort of people. .na1tRaeoa u i
Imprinis: The greatest man, .stakshim
for all in all, Of the last hundred years,
was George Washington, an -amertcan.
The greatest natural philosopher was
Benjamin Franklin, an .dD.e,ion.. .iaes
The greatest living sculptor is Hiram
Powers, an .fmerican.
The greatest living poet is William Cal-
len Bryant, an American ~ ~
The greatest living historian Is William
H. Prescott, an dnserican. el9 An@
The greatest living painter, in postra''
ture, is Henry Inman, an .fmesican.
There has been no English writer in the
present age, whose works have been mark
ed with more humor, more refinement, OF
more grace, than those of Washington lr-
wing, an American. afr.f So
The greatest photographer and philOlo-
gist since the time Of johnson was Noah
Webster, an .1merican. ftFETsfw
The inventors, whose works have esen
productive Of the greatest amount Of hap
piness to mankind, in the last century,
were Godfrey, Fitch, Fulton, and Whitney
all .American:. ~ { y n
Ifone ofthesc facts or estimates is doubt
ed, we can prove them BY foreign author
tiles, and 60 prevent all controversy. 4su
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
HOUSE OF REpREsENr.r.
IN SENATE.
December 4.,aax

,,Y december 4,ls45.
.,,s a lons Debate arose in the Senate !, !.
whether ., the committees Of ne rs S.a.,' = =
should be appointed BY The Pres;asa.a s..a's
the Senate or be elected by n. S.us S. q
which resulted in favor of the latter ,s's nssi
ject BY vote Of II to 90 '-e' ps0-
4 resolution was offered by Nj. sn.;,.s.
and passed, that the President comm,,s es.''
cate to the Senate rs speedily as ,,S1'' poss;sl.
information as to the utility Of fort. ,S,. Or =.
on Ship Island which shall have for 4. W u
ject the protection Of the coast Of ,hs M. n
sissippi.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

"A Quaker Woman's Sermon. Dear
friends, there are three things l very much
wonder at. The first is. that the children
should be so foolish as to throw up stones
brick-hats, and clubs, into fruit trees 70
knock down the fruit, ,-if they would les
it alone, it would fall ofitself. The sec-
ond il that men should be 50 foolish orssen
50 wicked as 10 20 10 war and hill On ~
other-if they would let one another alone,
they would die Of themselves. And ths
last thing wonder at most Of all il. that q
young women-if they would stay 8
home, the young men would come aitsf
them. ..s sM .s sls asas
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Foreign News.
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA

3 The ports of England have not been
opened and probably viii not be. The
corn market continues to rise, and grains
may continue to rise so, that they " DO
subject TO the lowest duties imposed by
the sliding scale. The lowest duty on
corn by this scale is one shilling per quar-
ter. The weather has been pleasant
which has enabled the farmers 10 arrest
in some measure the evils Of the potatoe
rot. 1t appears there has been a genersl
failure Of crops throughout all Europe ex-
cept Spain. is7lltsa.t hssliRf f-a w "
The Bank of England has raised the rate
aof discount to 81 per cent. This has had
"a tendency to check the wild speculations
in Railway stocks. The cotton market is
extremely depressed. b
The Duke Of Wellington has issued or
fders to abolish temperance and all other
societies in her Majesty's regiments.
Great mortality prevails among the
British troops in China, nearly one quarter
dying in one year. a n
The steamer Great Britain on her last
voyage from New York broke her pro-
Ipcller and was forced to navigate old ocean
by the aid Of her canvas almost exclusive
ily. 5 w.
i FRANCE.
Marshal Soult has resigned the office Of
! Minister at War. Gen. Saint You, has
been appointed his successor. Saint You
was a Col. at Waterloo, and is man Of
experience in matters Of war. Guizot is
the master spirit Of the cabinet. rive a'eit
The loss BY the recent fire at Toulon is
ESTIMATED at 3, l65, 600 francs. 5a
4 GERMANY.
! Ronge's revolution is carrying all be-
fore it. The Archbishop Of Calonge is
about commencing quarrel with the Cow
ernment. The States Of Hanover have re-
duced the transit duties on cotton. The
Zollverine tariff has been promulgated,
which viii not, it is said, affect the impor-
tations Of the United States.
RUSSIA. 44-,
The last news from Circassia is still "a
vorable to the Circassians. Nicholas is in
Italy with his wife, and it is rumored he
intends to abdicate the Throne infavor Of
his successor. s''t.s
FNM HaINF n sF1A
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
in SENATE.

'..' .,.ls..-s December 8, lS45.
Mr.. Benton presented the nemor;,l
from Oregon, in which the memoriali,t,
ask Of Congress for about the same thine.
as recommended in the Presidents Mes.
sage.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
@E3 December a laAs

The seats Of the members were dr,w,
by lot. Considerable debate arose ON n.
adoption Of this mode Of seating member.
Our news is vacant from Dec, An !.
Dec. 9Th. s Ftft9@ f# hhss iils"a"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

Those Of our subscribers who wish to pay
their subscript ons in weod, are informed that
81 IS cents per cord will be allowed for good
oak wood. And now is the time to bring it.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

l29,252 barrels Of -four came down the
Hudson river to New York city during
the last week of Nov; and 869, 9,3o3 since
the 18th Of September. $4,000 barrels
were received at Bsston BY way Of the AL
bany railroad during ths last three weeks
q Novenbsr.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

' December s, iS45.
The standing committees were an.
nounced BY the chair. Wegire the namss
OF the several chairmen: III -
On Elections--Hamlin, Of Maine; ss
a" Commerce--McLeeland, of Mich.
" Ways and Means Mckay, Of N. C,
n" Public Lands-McClernard, Of Ill.
Claims--Vance, of Ohio. MA 4si I
" Post Office, &c--Hopkins, Of Va.
:" Public Expendi:ures-Du Dunlap, Ne.
+" Judiciary Ra,hburn, Of N. Y.
Private Land Claims Bowlin, No.
Revolutionary Claims-Jo Johnson, Va
Manuiactures-J. q. Adams, Mass.
Agricuiture--Anderson, N. Y.
indian iAffairs-Tho,npson, Of Miss.
Military Alfairs-Haralson, Of Ga
Militia--Blac S. G.
4 Foreign Afiairs--C. j. Ingersol, Pa.
Terriiories--Do,iglass, III.
Pensions--Brcadhead, Pa. n
Roads and Canals--Smilh, Of III.
Patents-Henly, Of Indiana.
i" Public Buiidings& g. Grounds--Fiek.
lin, Of Ill. 1sashtk "a IA trsa
The above are all the most important
committees. A long debate then insued
upon matters growing out Of the contested
seats Of the members from Florida, Who
is entitled has not been settled yet BY the
House.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Congressional,
IN SENATE.


III senate
!. ~, Decenssr s,ls4s
Five thcusahd copies Of II.
the Secretary ofthe Treasury W.. Hpost I
to be printed. we're orde,.
25.00O copies Of the Pres;s.,,,.
sage in addition to those befcr. hes.
were anthoized 10 be printed NM n ;9'dersa
Of the accompanying document. :, :. % nucis
TO the Oregon negotiation. : leis lreeaisd
HOUSE OF REpREsENrarm..
Y tilYgfI5 6ffDecember ). ls.s -
A long debate arose as 10 u.
printing, in which The most cAn. -. puthc
actors were Davis, OF KentuckS kS'.p's1ces
ley, Of Virginia. The matte, :, ,,..a quo ".
the choice Of Richie & Heiss /, 'Aed h
ia to 70. So that all ,hegreai fa.s vote d
by the Washington scfubbiers h. ass mads
II air;the result, rs usual, bs;o. 'Ssn:ned Z
their predictions. sesassss
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

CHrcAGo.--l077 vessels entered the
port Of Chicago. during seven months Of
the present year.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

Miles Grey has been sent to he peaa-
tentiary in Alabama for challenging man
70 mortal combat. s
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

Mr.. Calhoun has rstarapd . the U. s.
Senate. an s. So j,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27
Gerritorial @Q2ette.
/. B. gHURSfeN, Edilaf.


BURLINGTON. SATURDAY. DEC. y, As.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

The last news from Circassia is still "a
vorable to the Circassians. Nicholas is in
Italy with his wife, and it is rumored he
intends to abdicate the Throne infavor of
his successor. s7a'3
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

The standing committees were an
nounced BY the chair. We give the nauss
OF the several chairmen: ~ a - q
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

navy.
Considering an increased naval force,
especially of steam vessels, corresponding
with our growth and importance as ma
ton, and proportioned to the increased and
increasing naval power Of other nations, Of
vast importance az regards our safety, and
and the great and growing interests to be
protected by it, recommend the subject to
the favorable consideration of Congress.
The report Of the Post Master General
herewith communicated, contains detail
ed statement Of the operations Of his de-
partment during the last year. It will be
seen that the income from postages will
fall short Of the expenditures for the wear
between one and two millions Of daliars.
This deficiency has been caused by the re-
duction Of the rates Of postage, which was
made BY ~ act Of the third Of ATarcf last.
No principle has been more general, &C.
qaiesced n'by the people than that this
department should sustain itself BY limit
ing its expenditures 70 its income. Con-
gress has never sought to make It q source
Of revenue for gensral purposes, except
for short period during the last war with
Great Britain, nor should il ever become :
charge on the general treasury. If Com
gneseehould adhere 70 ibis principle, Is /
think they ought, It viii be necessarv ei-
ther to curtail the present mail service. a
- to reduce the expenditures, or "a -
modify the act Of the third Of March last =
70 improve its revsnue. The sxtsnsion of
a L =
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-12-27

Cur relations with the Indian tribes are
Of . favorable character. The policy Of
removing them 10 country designed for
their permanent residence, west Of tho
Mississippi and without the limits Of ,l,e
organized States and Territories, is better
aPpsecisted BY them than il was = few
year ago; while education is now attended
to, snf the habits Of civilized life are gain.
Ing ground among Them.
Serious difficulties Of long standing con.
tin,ls TO distract the several parties into
which the Cherokees are unhappily divid-
cd. The efforts Of the government to adj
JUS. the difficulties between them have
heretofore proved unsuccessful; and there
remains no probability that this desirable
ohiea can be accomplished without the aid
Of further legislation By Congress. will
= "a early period Of your session, present
he. subject for your consideration, accom-.
panied with IN exposition Of the complaint,
and claims of the several parties into which
the ration y divided, with view to The
adoption of such measures Ly Congress. :,
nay Gnable he Executive to do Justice =
theh respectively, ana 10 put an end. 4
possible, - tie disse ensions which have Ions
prevailed, and still prevail, among them
IIsler you 70 Tie report Of the Secretary
of tss Navy for the present condition q
that bsanck a. the national defence; and
tor grave suekesfions, having sor their OBJ
Jet - incfease of il efficiency and !
erealer ecsnony in its managements.-