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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
Native Anaericantsna.

Native Americanism is rapidly descend
ing To the tombs Of the Capulets. The re-
suit ofthe Baltimore election is contribut-
ing to ring its funeral knell. The wings
did not fail to use this bigoted party as
long as it would serve their purposes
They sought political coalition with them
in Philadelphia and New York during the
severest struggles of the late presidential
election. They elected Mayor in the
city Of New York, and member of Con-
gress in Philadelphia, in order that they
might propitiate the natives, and procure
their votes for Mr. Clay. But the wings
have subsequently, found it was a losing
game; and IN many places they are cut
ting the acquaintance of their former allies.
Mr.. Kennedy, however, and the {. Nation
al lntelligencer" continued to countenance
them; and dearly have they paid for it, as
some OF their party now confess. The
Baltimore Patriot ascribcs Mr.. Keanedy's
defeat to the existence of the ssthird mar
ty," and, in effect, cautions its wing friends
TO profit BY the lesson, and, for the future,
abandon the idea of native American
party. 1t declares that by this division
we have given Up the city Of Baltimore 10
almost uncontrolled loco foco rule; we
have lost John p. Kennedy's services IN
Congress, when it was in our power, and
when it was our duty, to have kept him
there; we have endangered the existence
OF that bill of blessings, the tariff Of 1912;
We have placed every interest of the coun-
try in jeopardy; and have lost, in some
degree, the proud distinction, that, as
wings Of BALTIMORE. we have e, ct main
tanned among the wings of the Union.
Let the rallying cry be, The whig name,
and TIE srhig party" We rejoice at this
result, On every account; and it adds no
little to our satisfaction, that it assists in
grinding this narrow-minded party into
dust and ashes. Henceforth, it is to be
hoped that this illiberal antipathy to for
eigners-this war against their r,aturali-
zatlon--this contemptuous distinction be-
tween the native and naturaHzed citizen
will all disappear. We could almost wish
TO see the democrats of Baltimore. when
ever they have it in their power, making
"a bonfire in Monument square Of all those
certificates of naturalization which have
been defaced by the stamp Of the inspec-
tors Of elections. "What!" said an hon
est old democrat, the other day,) "shall
be compelled to take my certificate out Of
the frame in which it hangs up in nv
room, and see it branded by the inspec-
torso Wash. C,,ion.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

The next adyices from Corpus Christi
may be awaited with interest, under the
expectation Of hearing something farther
and more definite as to the ultimate des-
iination Of our little army. We are dis
posed to look upon the encampment at
Corpus Christi, as q temporary rendcz-
vous, iudiciously selected for the collec-
lion and concentration Of our forces. But
it certainly cannot be the intention that The
army shall stop there. The position is Fat
in the rear Of the legitimate boundary Of
Texas, and to make that our point Of mill
tary occupation, would be tantamount to
surrender Of The vast territory lying be-
tn can the Rio Grande and the Naneces.
It was prudent to make halt there at
first. As q depot and point for recon-
noissance and preparation, none more COM
venient could have been selected on the
coast. Its distance from the Rio Grande
was security against surprise BY any
hostile movement Of the Mexicans, while
its location on the sea shore furnished the
lest facilities. for the t1isembarking Of
troops and landing munitions Of war
Now, however, since the place has an
swercd all the purposes Of rendezvous,
and our scattered battalions are collected
into vell-appointed and formidable army,
it is time to move the camp. We conf
dently anticipate. that Gen. TAYLoR's d.
vision will march to the Rio Gfsnde, with
the view Of occupying that river as the line
Of our western boundary. It Is not ut I'll
unlikely that the movement Is already be-
ing made. The territory belongs to Ms,
and the duty Of the Government is 70 take
To leave question ofbeun-
Diary open for negotiation 10 adjust, when
it can b settled a once by The occupation
Of vacant ground, would be The height of
folly; besides, The experience Of our Gov
eminent has already shown the difficulty
Of settling boundaries BY diplomacy. The
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
Shooting in Town.

Much care.esness has been manifested
BY many Of those persons who are in the
habit Of shooting auails in town. Hereto
fore, the sport has beer so very rich, that
it was difficult for the most prudent to re-
frain from indulging in it. Bat since the
quails have become comparatively scarce,
We would Recommend to those who are
fond Of shooting. toabe more careful. In
some instances, the whole charge has been
sent into the window Of dwelling This
Is rather to close for comfort, and can only
be excused on account OF the undue ca
gerness in what would out Of town be a
landable amusement. We would not
make ourself public sensor. but the err
ror Of which we speak, though DANGER
Gus one, is easily corrected by those who
indulge in it.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
San Luis Po!osi. Aug. q. lSa5.

CoAOlcTS! Ahe supreme government
has ordered that the first and third divis-
ions Of the army shall constitute the army
Of reserve, and has been pleased TO sp.
point me it's general-in-chief. This proof
Of the highest confidence requires me to
consecrate myself by new title, to a
country SO generous towards me-.
Companions! That same country now
raises its august front for the purpose Of
resisting the usurpatioas Of neighboring
power, which has believed your valor
asleep, aud that you ere not the sons oil
those heroes who, in a hundred cosnba;s,
manifested their courage and constancy.
A rapacious and grasping race have thrown
themselves upon our territory, and dare
to flatter themselves that we will not de-
fend the patrimonW which our fathers con-
quered with their blood They deceive
themselves! We will FLY to snatch from
them the spo;ls, the possession Of which
they are impudently enjoying; and they
shall learn, BY dearly-bought experience,
that they are not contendiRg with the UNI
disciplined tribes Of Indians whom they
have robbed Of their land, their heaven,
and their country; and that the Mexicans
viii ardenty combat the soldiers ola coun-
try which has sanctioned, by its laws, the
most degrading slavery.
r Comrades! When the supreme govern.
ment commands, we will march to avenge
SO many injuries, to sustain the integrity
Of the gallant soil which gave W birth, the
religion, the adorable worship which our
ancestors taught US, the lave which we
have established, and that nationality which
Of. right belongs to us. ss.H sissflss
My friends! your mission has also an
other object-that Of maintaining order and
peace, supporting society Units safeguards,
ard the citizen in all his rights. We are
no more than the sons Of the nation, its de-
tenders and support. flatter myself that
honor will never abandon your ranks, that
you will show idvariable examples Of
moderation; and that your ardor viii be
reserved for the day Of battle, when YOU
have before you the enemies Of The ccun-
try. Ioass4aoa viasii
Soldiers! my chief glory is to command
y'cu. ! will show you the path in which
you may achieve the renown Of immortality.
We will share dangers and laurels; and
my highest reward will be, that you win
inscribe in the aunals Of, the republic an
epoch which grateful posterity will bless.
Long live the nation! Long live the SUI
spreme government! sihsili 81 ssse
II ssa aa ii Rash. Uaios.so
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
Baker Of clay Co, Nv.

This man is hung. Gen. Owsley did
not pardon him, not only because he tho't
him murderer, but because he believed q
severe example necessary, to protect peace
able citizens from violence In Clay county.
For four years the people there have
been In lawless statc--no courts have
been held-no takes collected. II seems
hardly possible that such state Of things
could exist so near us, and we hope It will
not continue 90 much longer. A decided
Judge, with determined sheriff, could, if
there be any law abiding spirit in Clay,
snbdue the people and bring them under
the subsection Of the law.
We hope there are such oficefs in that
county. r. hg7s y7a' g a ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
miraculous Escape.

An Eagliah paper. the Western Times,
relates the following incident
"Budleigh Saherton has been the scene
of q most thrilling Incident. SIX infant
children on "Wednesday morning, got into
boat on the beach, and mischieyous boy
showed It of. The boat drifted away 10
sea before the children were missed. Ter
rible was the agony Of the mothers when
they knew it. The preventive men went
olfin all directions; every boat was on the
lookout ill far into the night. Daylight
returned, and still there was no tidings
Of the helpless children; tie day wore
away, and still nothing was heard about
them; they were lost either in the expanse
Of the wide ocean, or buried within its in
satiable depths. A Plymouth trawler,
fishingy yesterday morning early, saw some
thing floating at distance; he bore down
to it, and discovered II 10 be boat---and
in the bottom the six children, all cuddled
in like a nest of birds, fast asleep. God
having mercifully given them that blessed
solace after day of terror and despair
The trawler took them on board, toasted
them with bread and cheese, and gladden.
ed their despairing little hearts with a
promise to take them home. Between
three and four in the afternoon the traw-
Ter was seen in the offing with the boat
astern. All eyes were turned towards
him; the best spy glass in the town was
rubbed again and again, and at last they
mode out it was the identicle boat. The
news flew through the town the mothers
came frantic to the beach, for there were
no children discerned in the boat; none to
be seen in the sloop. Intense was the ag-
ony of suspense, and all alike shared it
with the parents. AT last the trawler
came in, and the word went round they re
all safe, and many stout-kearted men
burst into tears, women shrieked with Joy
and became almost frantic with their in
supportable happiness. 1t was indeed a
memorable day a prayer; eloquent for
its rough sincerity, was offered up to Al
mighty God, who, in his infinite mercy,
had spared these innocent children from. the
perils and terrors of the sea during that
fearful night. Five Of these children were
under five years Of age, the sixth is bu,
nine years old.''
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
Fron ~ Baitimors RepsJI itss, Orl.2.
ytctoFy.
Fling ~ yotr baaasrsl ~ tks skom 30
NJ foyth!
!. lrsnease Tf;usn1k 0ffhe Des,ocrnrSyi

Yesterday was glorious day for the
democracy Of the ssMonumental city,
The sun shone out in unwonted splendor;
but ere it set behind the western hills, q
victory was achieved BY the gallant de-
mocracy, which has struck to the earth
the banners Of every faction, and which
will tell to their honor and renown in all
future time. Every art and scheme was
devised and attempted, BY the enemies Of
popular freedom, 10 frustrate and defeat
the well known will Of q majority Of the
people o. Baltimores but the virtuous,
hard-isted democracy laid their dissen-
sions upon tho altar Of the public good,
and rallied as one man TO the support Of
"equal laws and equal rights" and the
result IS a most glorious overrheimiax pic
fo1y Well done, gallant freemen Of Bal
timore! Federal opposition could not
check you--nativeism could not seduce
.you--nor faction deter you from doing
your duty; and you now have the proud
satisfaction TO know that you have elected
men to represent you who will work for
the benefit Of the many, and not for the
privileged few. The wing ticket has been
defeated! and the native ticket has been
defeated! We have clear majority Of
SIX HUNDRED AND THREE OVER
BOTH COMB1NEDill
We have proved TO the world that, al.
though Mr.. Kennedy may believe us no,
a '.reading community" we are thinking
and voting people.
Col. VIM. Fell Giles, the Democratic
candidate for Congress from the 4th dis.
trict, comprising the first fifteen words O
the city, Is elected over the great whir
gun, John P. Kennedy, by majority o
lSl2!
Mr.. Lyon, the democratic candidate 70,
the Sd district, comprising the FIVE upper
wards Of the city, Baltimore and Carroll
counties, and Howard district, is beyond
doubt elected over Wethered, wing.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

The Mardersrs - Col. b1vsa port. |
Ne hess etodsrsssan tohope, thai the |
ends + justice may new b accomplished.
in the.rssst and pnn;ihment Of tlusss men.
Seven men have been arrested, and are
now in prison;-viz: the two brothers
Long, the two Reddiues father and son.
Birch, Young and Baxter. Three ofthess,.
the Longs anil Baxter have been tried and
convicted, ami sentenced to be hung on the
18th insk Ths trial Of the other. was
postponed until ! week from Monday hest,
when they viii be put upon their trial.
An indictment has been found against Fox,
who made his escape from Johnson. He
had not been retakeh It the last accounts.
The people in the neighborhood Of Reck
island, are very much excited upon the
subject, and have manifested full deter
minaiion to bring the offenders to justice.
Il Is said, that strong suspicious are enter
tanned, that Thomas Johnson who had Fox
in custody, connived at his escape. The
reason Of these suspicious, are said TO be
that Fox was strongly, doubly, ironed, and
that without culpable neglect or connivance
on the part Of Johnson, he could not have
escaped. Il is also reported that Fox was
the treasurer Of the band, and had with
him lalge amount Of money, which it i.
supposed, had soma influence upon John
son. These are rather grave charges, and
may perhaps, do injustice to Mr.. Johnson
but we simply give them as they exis,
!. without comment. AT any rate, j. is mos
unfortunate, that Fox escaped. Heis sais
10 be great william, and leader in II.
'lband Of desperadors that infssi the country
!. i; Is certainly the duty Of every good cit
izen, to endeavor to bring such men to jus
tice, and the failure in this insta &c, mal
,, have given rise to the very severe imputa
: lions which have been cast upon johnson
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

From the last advi,es, received BY way
of Pensacola from Vera Cruz, il wonld
seem likely that Mexico will have more
Il an one quarrel on hand at tine to set
tie. The PROCEEDINGS Of the French Min.
lister, in demanding his passports, evinces
determination on the part Of his governs
ment to proceed to extremities. France
now he's heavy claims for Indemnity to her
citizens robbed and maltreated by the Mex
lean authorities. After the bornbafdtnent
and capture of Sau Juan d'Ulloa, several
years ago, there was settlement for the
injuries and spoliations committed to that
date. But since the last treaty on the
subject, negotiated under the mediation of
Great Britain, Mexico has run UP new
score that throws her heavily in debt to
rigorous creditor. The fact is, that the
Mexicaus were greatly irritated, and fslt
sore under the rough treatment they receiv-
ed at the hands OF France. They were
chagrined at the idea of being forced TO pay
AUST debt under the batteries Of an mared
squadron. Hence they have ever since
entertained secret aaimosity against the
French. and whenever opportunity pre-
sented this spite was sure to be maniies-
ted. In consequence, Frenchmen living
within the Mexican territorirs, are suciect-
ed TO frequent exaclions and indignilies.--
Elagrant instances are related OF the RAJ
pine, violence and insolence offered to
III. rproperty and persons. flour recol-
lection serves us Alright several Frcnchmen
have been, within the last year, publicly
shot and executed under some false pre-
text or other, and no satisfaction has yet
been made for their murder. In this way
has cowardly animosity wreakcd its ven
geance on few isolated and helpless in
dividuals. AT last the popular fury did
not spare even the French Minister, the
representative Of his Government dignity,
whose person, by the laws Of nations, is
ever held sacred. He was set upon in
the public streets by an enraged mob, and
after suffering the marks Of violence Oh
his person, and the grossest indignities,
narrowly escaped with. his life. II is tie
refusal Of the Mexican authorities to rem
der satisfaction for this last and higest af-
front, that has provoked France 10 assume
Inenacing attitude. No doubt there Is
something serious in the movement
Mexiao will not be let off Till the utter
most farthing is paid. Between France
and the United States, Mexico will find
herself pressed BY creditors, armed with
power on their side as we'll as justice.
N. O. Commercial Bulletin.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

We have the MOI cheering news from
ths elsction which rs i?st taken Place in
Maryland. 4 is now pretty certain That
at least four democrats have been elected
to Congress. from that State, and there is
some prospect for the ffih. From the
sixth district we hear very partial returns.
Further returns may vary the aspect ofaf-
fairs materially; but 50 fur the prospect is
most cheering.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

best course il such casas |, Mn.
session e, ilrse ma negdjIss IN &c -
We trust Chat Che Exeeutive sIds>.
out this energetic pclior. 0fr!i4
signs abroad and discernsbIe N. 49, ! J, v
some decisive movement Is con,.r ,a n
II i is the intention Of the Un;,.d ,Splaist
insist upon title 70 the Del Nor,s Sasest
the time to secure il, BY The ana i, an0si
patton Of The Eastern bank.-F = oecp.
n,ercial Buletiu. - y tda.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
PER TEL EGRArfi.

From the Republican and Argss.
TALBOT COUNTY.
For Congress.
Dem. Wing.
J. 1. Martin, 735 Edward Long, 697
House Of Delegates.
Dem. Wing.
p. F. Thomas, 735 Nm Goldsboro, 7l2
Spedden Orem, 733 J.H. Arlington, 7l2
,. M. Bowdle, 40 G. III. Bowdle, FOL
I Merif.
Dem. Wing.
Nichols, 741 Thomas, zoo
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

The more married men GOD have, says
Voltaire, the fewer crimes you win have.
Examins the frightfall columns Of your
criminal cslehders, you win there find !
hundred youths executed to one father Of
q family. Marriage renders ! nan mere
virtusns and more wises The fafther u
. family is not willing tobluih before hi
children.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

We have received a synopsis Of the con-
stitusion,l adopted BY the late Convention
in Texas. II is, 30 far 40 we can Judge
very similar TO the constitutions Of most O
the new States; possessing no very marked
peculiarly, further, than the introduction
Of the most approved restrictions, in rela.
tion to banking state debts, SC. It pro-
vidcs for similar distribution of the pow
ers VI Government, 70 that Of the most o.
the new States; giving them to executive
legislative and judicial departments. The
executive power is vested in Governor
who is to be elected for two years. Tie
legislative power is vested in Senate and
House Of Representatives. The Senate is
to consist Of not less than nineteen, nor
more than thirty-three members, who are
to be elected for four years; and the House
of Representatives is to consist Of not less
than forty-fve, nor more than ninety mem
bers, elected for two years. The Judicial
power is vested in Supreme district, and
other inferior courts, the Judges of the
Supreme and District courts are to lie nom
mated by the Governor, and confirmed by
the Senate, and to hold Office for six years.
No State scrip, or other paper to be cir
culated as money, is to be issued by the
Stale, and the incorporation Of companies,
with banking AZ discounting privileges, il
expressly prohibited.
No debt ofgreater amount than one huh
dred thousand dollars is to be incurred FOR
any purpose BY the State.
. Il is, upon the whole, 50 far as We are
able to judge, agood constitution, and will
no doubt, be sustained. The people were
to vote upon It on the 18th inst.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

u The wings charge the ''natives''
with causing their lats defeat in Maryland.
They ultimate, hat the ssnatives' were
under obligation to vote for the wing tick
It. Thess wings arc interesting politi-
clans; Il one time disclaiming. all political
connection with the natives and abolition
,sts, and 4 another complaining Of their
want Of good faith. Consistency i .
jewel. as
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
wisconsin Election.

We have not seen full returns from the
late election in Wisconsin, but from the
best information we can get, we think
Martins majority will be over one thou
sand-In the Council, the wings have but
two members, and in the House four, SO
far as heard from. This is doing
things up pretty well.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18
Erfracf from letter iron, Com. Charles
". Skinner % he Hon George Ban
croft, dated Is IN
Ssss sIsLAsD ST.. v1rcxsr's,
ILAND Of. VINCENT 5,
Sl0 roIR

81 would here notice the courtesy Of
the Governor Of this place, on the occa-
sion Of firing minute-guhs a. : testimony
Of respect to the memory Of our distin-
guishsd fellow-c0untrymen and patriot
General Andrew Jackson. He caused
the Portuguese ensign to be worn half.
staff during the week the flag Of the Uni
tsd States was lowered, and fired twenty
one ininnte-guns; which mark 81 respect /
acknowledged in suitable terms"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

Inc following adv ertisemept /. -,
from the Pennsylvania Gazette, n,,s %p'ed
in Philadelphia; July IL, l7N5. pu'n'da
General Post OA;c..
Philadelphia, Feb. 4. ia,
II having been found yery ine.s.
to persons concerned in trads "sealeal
mail from ''Philadelphia 10 New ~. 1a iAs
sets out but once fortnight AM
winter season, this is to give 49,; y
The New England mail vii, - ut
week the year round, wherel,sS s. Mssa
pondence may be carried on ~ CURES
o oa Res, 70 letters, between PhisdelDI,
ana Boston, IN hres weeks, which MA /, S' !.
the winter to require SIR weeks. S''a "a
BY command man Of the Postmaster G.o.,,,
WILLIAM FRANKLIN nlNSas''''
Comptrolkr.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1845-10-18

II 1t is reported that Fox, who was
arrested for the murder Of Col. Davenport,
and made his escape, has again been taken.