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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
Soft and Hard.

J. These two antithetical words, besides
their ordinary meaning, have, in Missouri,
a political Specification. In that State the
democratic party are divided into sshards"
and "so5fs." The former advocate an ex-
clusively metallic currency; the latter are
in favor of State Bank. Mentally and
physically, no doubt, there are many softs
among the "hards, " and many hards among
the "softs.' a;3 it af
Yesterday young six-footer from Mis-
souri, was strolling carelessly along the
Levee, whistling ,s'Jenny, get your hoe
cake done," looking at the sights that pas
sed in panoramic view, as it were, before
him, though not taking Of anything q very
minute view, except it was dandy with
his face covered over with black hair, who
passed along, and atvvhom he laughed out
right, circulating, ssWcll, I swar', If I
didn't take that 'ere critter when saw
him first to be bar in brecches!n Hag{
He had not gone far, fiinging out his
legs as he would the oars Of Ills. natboat,
when he was accosted by one Of those fel-
lows who 60 about seeking for green ones
TO fleece. This fellow, looking very mys-
terious, put his hand inside the breast Of
his coat and pulled out what seemed to be
4 iiashy, emerald, double breast pin, set in
gold. He motioned the Missourian to him
with kind of confidential, stage gesture,
and asked him, in semi-suppressed voice,
if he would not buy that-hc would get the
greatest kind of a bargain Of it.. u
II
need not tell our readers, instead of being
emerald and gold, were stained glass and
lacqucred brass. This fact the Missourian
knew at glance, though he affected tobe
quite unconscious of it. He went on to
bargain for it till the sharper consented to
give it for five dollars, though II he were
not hard up, he said, and if his shirts were
not seized for his board, he would not give
it for forty. ia
"WeH, hain't got less than len dollar
bill of the Missouri Bank said the Mis-
sourian; 'sit's good as gold, though--Hever
suspended and, as I'm soft you see,
prefer it specie"
80, you're soft are you?" said the
sharper a . ,.
Il reckon | ann said The young Mis-
sourian.
"Well, do yeu know, thought you
were," said the SHARPER: ''how isn't that
strange?h
Very" said the Missourian, handing
over the ten dollar bill, and receiving the
breast pin and five silver dollars.
They parted. The sharper carried away
4 counterfeit ten dollar bill--the Missou-
rian returned to his boat, told how he bit
the bitter, aid treated all hands out Of the
profits Of Tire trade.
9"The cussed scamp" said hej sstook me
to be soft; but Ireckon he found hOrd.o
~ O. Pieayune. aes y s.sa 81 :.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Is Iron is Iron, let ,rho wM be Presidead.--
The other day other day one Of, our indus
trious and thriving democratic blacksmiths
called on dealer who had supplied him
with iron, to settle up his last years bill
which amounted to several hundred dollars
The bill settled some, conversation was
had about new supply, when our friend
Of the forge found that iron had adyanc-
ed eighteen dollars on a ton. 'How is
,hisa he asked; you told me last ycar that
if Polk was elected President we should
all be ruined; that prices would decline;
you would have to give away your iron
and | should have to work for nothing if
worked at all; and now Polk is elected
and about to take the chair, you, are asking
more for your iron than you then did
Just explain this If you WILL why YES,
returned the merchant, "MT. Polk is Pres
ident to be sure, but then YOU must re-
fhember that iron Is iron let who will be
President fact which the whig politi-
clans generally seemed to overlook last
Autu,hn.-S Spring field Host.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

ObeJiag Orders.--A good story Is told
Of an American General in the last war,
who was more ready in the use of his
sword than he was Of his pen, and who
still lives the pride Of the army and coun-
try. While stationed on The lake frontier.
two soldiers, brothers.. Of the name Of
Kennedy, had deserted. He issued an
order to subaltern to detail q file of bien,
and with them proceed 70 > place. hsncd
on the line, and take the two ssCaiiadas. !"
The order was peremptofy, and Hot 70 be
trifled with. The officer said he would
try, and sci about executing Il, b,ik III
remarked, that he would be d---d if he
thought he could take more than one PROV:
ince without a reinforcement.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

legislature. Legislature of this Terrific
ry will meet on Monday next, at Iowa City-
Beyond making provision for another expires.
sion of public opinion in relation to the consti-
tuition prepared for the government Of Iowa as a
State, we know Of no action which is required
at their hands by the public wants. The shorter
the session, and the less that is done, the more
acceptable will it be to the. people. We hope
our legislators may bear this in mind, and shape
their course accordingly.
The passage Of such an act as we suggest in
relation to the constitution is imperatively de-
manded by public sentiment: Under the belief
that an expression of disapprobaton of the
boundaries proposed by Congress could only be
given by rejecting the constitution, large num-
bers Of persons who were the warm and ardent
friends of State Government and Of the consti-
tuticn voted against accepting that instrument.
Having thus manifested their unwillngness to
agree to the conditions annexed to their admis-
sion, they now desire that an opportunity may
be afforded them to express their opinions and
wishes in relation to the constituionj dis
connected from all action had upon the subject
by Congress. In other words, they desire to
ratify the constitution, they will do, if Me op-
portunitS Is not denied them. A new ccnven-
ton is useless, and not to be thought Of The
members of the Legislature are aware of what
is expected Of them on this subject; and will moi
faltef in the discharge Of their duty.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
The Bracelets OF Queen victoria.

On festivals and gala days, the delicate
arm of the Queen of England will be seen
adorned with bracelet that may well be
considered as one Of the most significant
mementcs that the radiant partakers Of
royal enjoyments and princely splendour
can. behold. This 'bijou' of the most tas-
ty finish is made Of the purest gold, aid
enlightened by four Of the rarest dia-
monds, which seem, to dispute each others
beauty and delicacy. But their greatest
interest they derive from their owner s in
whose possession they were in oher,t mes.
The largest Of these diamonds belonged
to the Princess Charlotte Angus Of
Wales, who will ever be remembered by
the British people for her womanly virtues
and amiable qualities. I he second and
third Of these gefis once. belonged to the
unfortunate Queen Marie Antoinette of
France. The fourth, and most splendid
Of the whole, shone at one time from the
white and maestical forehead Of beloved
princeiy head, that shared similar mislor-
tunes with the former-it was the prop
erty Of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots and
then to King whose power ended with
the fall Of his royal brother, Joseph .Napo-
leon. One. may well question whether
ever woman''s arm was encircled by a
bracelet so potent, of emblems SO grave,
and souvenirs SO full of meaning.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

WnirEwAsn.-K Is no,c tie season.
There is nothing which SO much improves
the appearance of q houssiand the premises
as painting and white-washing the tene-
9,nents ana fences. The following recipe
for white-washing has Seen fotlnd, by ex-
.perience, to answer the same on wood,
brick and stone, as oil paint, and is much
cheaper: ,r 4..a,
Rscipe.-Take half bushei Of uinslack-
ed lime, and Slack it with boiling hot wa
ter, covering it during the process. Strain
1t, and add d peck Of salt dissolved in
warm water, three pounds Of ground rice
boiled to a thin paste put iii Boiling hot,
half pound of.powdered Spanish viii.
ting, and pound Of clear glue, dissolved
in warm water. Mix, and let It stand fol
several days. Then keep It ina kettle 81
portable furnace, and put on . hot a.
possible, with painters Or whitcwasl
brush: e8s@ e sss3sFa
= II
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

In the year 1897, in a fish pond in S,lsi
bia, carp Of prodigious size w. f..la..ll;;
which had in lis ear a ring Of copper, with
these words in Latin :-..I am the 6rst
fish that was put in this pond, BY tho
hands Of Frederick the Second, GYvetnof
Of the world. ths 9th dAy of ocl0bgr,
1882" So that this carp must have livsil
two hundred and eighty seven years years. We
wonder, says all old wriicr, whether this
memorable fish Was doomed % end his
days In a s'ew-pan! ai'4N aH 4i sfiAAi AfaT
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Increase Of Popuiation.-The Geogra.
pher Mr.. Darby, calculates the future in.
crease Of our population FROM the past cen.
sns tables, at three per cent. On this ba--
sis, he extenda hts calculation up to 1900,
when it would reach, according to his
calculation, lOl ,553, ,337. Thus, fifty odd
years hence, he estimates oht population
al more than one hundred millions, spread
over the great valley of the Mississippi,
TO the Columbia river, and the Pacific
Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Ii We
look ahead, then, according to these statis-
tics, the value Of the acquisition Of Tex
as, for taking off the exuberapt populaticti
of fif y years, will battle ali calcalation..
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

New Paper -Th. Gregg, formerly of the
Western Adventurer, paper Printed at Mont
rose, in Lee county, in 1886, and more recently
ed paper at Keekuk, in this Territory, Bearing
the title of the "Io,ra Morning Star" Keokuk
is improving rapidly in appearance and business,
but we doubt whether It is sufficiently large to
afford adequate encouragement to the enterprise
Of Mr. g. In this, however, we hope we may
be disappointed; for although the new paper rs
to sail under whig -colors, we should regret on
account of the editor, and on that account alone:
to see it fall.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

/ Polk sill ahead The N. Y Hefald states
ttsttae keel 5f new packet ship, of 1900 tons
burden, is Immediately to be laid in one of the
ship yards in that city. She is to be called the
1ames x. Polk, and is to surpass the Henry
Clay, recently launched, which was designed TO
eclipse all rivals. In this connexion may also be
noted the fact, that in recent trial of speed be-
tween the celebrated horse TTrecanbe and a
Louisiana nag named James X. Polk, on the
New Orleans course, the latter distancedr his
competitor. ssWho is Jasncs X. Polkp''
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
A Strong Came.

Our friend Major Oudesluys returned
to the city yesterday, from trip to the
northern part Of Alabama and West Ten
ncssee. We understand that he enjoyed
himself hugely. As he came into the Of
flee yesterday morning, we observed that
he was little out of sorts, and asked him
W hat was the matter.
4 am trying to think said the Major,
'where shall raise Some money to day.
why asked we, did you come home
without money?'
sWellI did, was the reply. 8sYou see
| undertook to play what they called i
small game Of Poker, on an Alabama
river steamboat, and | didn't have yery
good lucl.' M a
'Did you lose much?'
sYes, / was flat broke.'
How was that?'
sWhy, you see, it so happened that The
other players held better hands than did.
My knowledge Of the game was somewhat
limited, but after they had explained to me
the value Of the different hands, conclu-
dedI would get along with tolerable safety.
First held two pair, but sombody held
two larger pair--that cost me five dollars.
Then Iheld three queens, but somebody
else held three kings-that cost me twenty
dollars. At last got "a full,' but another
gentleman had four tens-that cost me for
ty dollars. Finally l thought I had 'em
sure, / held four aces. The betting was
brisk, and at last slapped up my entire
pile
OF course you won that time?'
No didn't, though; what do you think
one man showed against me?' l'''@s
+ Hav'nt the least idea 2t'1fA w
sHe Just turned over five sevens of
spades, and raked down the money!
But that wasn't fair, Major
why not?' '.1
sHow could there be five sevcns Of
spades in one. pack?' aq Is
That's true; ! did not think of that
but it's too late now
With deep sigh, the simple-hearted
Major left our Office in search OF somebody
who would aid him in raising the wind.
Crescent City. III. III
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Fruit.-sFarmers," says st. Louis paper,
"report the fruit to be generally killed. The
peaches and cary apples are extinct. some late
apples remain alive" We are happy to say that
the fruit in this region has not Jared SO lily. In
the most exposed and unprotected situations the
peaches are found to be killed, bit generally the
cherry trees, too, are well laden with young
fruit. @ 1ucs
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

For Oregon.-Several fam Les, with their was-
ems and cattle. crossed the Mississippi at this
place on Friday and Saturday last, ON their way
10 Oregon. They are from Illinois, and so well
prepared for the perils and hardships of the jour-
ney, which, by the bye, are now admitted to be
much less than has heretofore beef, imagined.
1t is comcutea that from 5000 to 5000 emf
grants will proceed to Oregon the present sea-
son from this country-a number cqua', per-
haps, to the American population at present re-
siding there. Great Britain, if she ever makes
:l:c experiment, will lnd it rather a difficult
task to expel so formidable number of hardy
f. .ontiersmen, all well armed with American ri
iies. Better NOT try the experiment.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Hops.-We have been taken by surprise at
seeing it stated that large quantities of hops are
brought to the Western country from Europe
and the Eastern States. There can be no doubt
that were reasonable number of our farmers to
tnrn their attention to this article they would be
amply remunerated for their trouble and ex-
pense. Let the experiment be made
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Clairroydace. Mr.. Raymond, amedical
writer, rather celebrated in Paris Is a
wag, narrates the following incident on his
own authority:----.f,s.y s.as,.., .s.;.g.,s.s
A friend, puzzled at the apparent accu-
racy Of somnambulist, asked what his
1.-THE interrogator'sy father was then doing.
In answer, hesisas told that his father was
visible long way off; and a number Of
details were given exactly specifying how
the father was engaged.
II fear you havt made slight anachron-
/ |ism--iny father" said the triumphant dis
believer, ''has been dead these twenty
years. .s. i s 50
ssNo, sir, no mistake! You appear r
forget" replied The sonnambuiist, ssthat 4
takes ! wise child to know his owr
fathes:'' 2 savas 81 g lsew -
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Gardening. There is hot II; life more
delightful occupation than gardening. To
breathe the pure mild air of spring, TO
prepare the beds and borders for vegeta-
bles, plants and flowers to sow the seeds
and set out the various slips and cuttings,
arranging everything with order and taste;
to look earnestly for the first leaf and bud
and flowers; to watch their growth, to
cljoy their beauty and fragrance, to show
them to ones friends, talk about them, to
have them admired, and to. know that all
thIs is the work of your hands or direc-
tons, this is an enjoyment scarcely to be
eqnalled, and accessible, in this country,
to all. Let none fail to secure it. We
always think it evidence Of a good wife,
to see her often in the garden, and fond of
inspecting and attending to its proper cul-
tivation and management l.epend upon
it, she is blessing TO her husband and
Children. We would advise our: young
friends, who wish to marry, and they are
in truth goodly number, to avoid those
who seem to have an aversion to the
primitive, useful and beautiful art Of gar
dening. We never knew lady or gen.
tleman who was extremely fond of flow
ers and shrubbery, who had not warm
hearted and generous disposition.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

I "A Dssnu,tiw ftot-A lady his ! cat
which within ihc course el the las. year,
broke fifty plates, six cream j"gs, ,twU
brass candlesticks, three soup ttit.'ciis,
fif.eeh teacups and one poker; ana has
eatcn no less than thirty chickens, two
swcctbr. ads, seven turkeys, Three legs Of
lamb, ten gooseberry pics and three pots
or pteserSeed apricols. Nevertheless, this
extraordinary cat Is the eteaaest fSsotite
with the cook, ehambermaid, and al de
servants. .tn.fstAraeB N III .ff3s& a4li saa.-a
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

III " Rema>kabie Ra7ors.-The fellow
ing puff Of his wares, By Z .pedIsr Of n.
zors. is certainly more iloSid III It's el6-
qucnce, ii less poeiical, than any Thing
the s.Razor Strop Man. ever said; !.
.Gentlemeh, The razors ! h9ld n, fn$
hand, were made in cave, By the light oi
diamond, in The pt6sinet Of Anlalusia,
in Spain. They can cut q buick as
thought, and are rs bright ~ thk mcraing
star. Lay them under sbur pillow Il night,
and you, will lind yourself clean shaved
in the morning"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
sWhat is the matter, Bctty?'

What Is the matter, Bctty?' .s s.s,
why (sobs) just as | had got the OVEN
nice and hot" (sobs again.)
"W ell said the mistress, frightened,
'sdid you burti Jo,irselfp" -.
"No ma'am; happened to think
(sobs.) ~
"Well what?''
"That if should ever get idarried''----'
(sobs: Fa ted.t
'.You wouldn't cry at that, certainly?n
"Apad should have nice little baby.
(sobs.
"Well. well!' III
Sand it could Just 50 alone, apd I
should get the oven Hot, and should leavvts
it, and the baby should crawl in---boo-oo+
o-it would burn itself - death u"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
Che Da,ette.
SATURDAY, MAY 8, ls45.

Oregon and California. .-Landsford w. Hast
ings, leader of the Oregon and California EN-
grants Of 1912, is about publishing the .Emi-
grants Guide" to those countries, which is said
to be exceedingly useful to persons who intend
making the trip. 1t will be ou at an early day.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
NSstcrs.

TD CANS Fresh Oysters, just received di-
L q rect from Baltimore, ard for sale by
apr l2 40 j. G. LArMAN, Water st.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

A young man maj applied ior lie bshSekt Il
the bankrdbt net, and Upon bting asked
how much he owed, he said he saw they
charged man $40 for kissing ! married
woman in Ohio, and II the price w,s =
high here for kissing girls, he must " IN
debt about half million: sn ~ essa
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Hcrds,ne.-Mr. Buchanan, Secretary of State,
has forwarded, it is stated, $500 TO Pittsburg,
for the relief of the sufferers by the late fire.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

VIM H. Robertson, Esq, of Philadelphia.
has been appointed Consul for Bremen, in Ger
many. Il The U.,I 81 Gazette, {whe,) speak.
highly OF Mr., RS fitness for the station. s,a II
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03


A RoAnISc ORAroR.--'Mr. President,
| shall ndt rerraii silent, sir, willie have
voice that is not dumb in this sssrnibfy.
The gentleman, sir, cannot expostulate tliis
matter TO any fntnre time that is more suit,
able thar now.,, He may talk, sir. Of the.
herculancum revolutions, where republics
are hurled into artic regions and the works
Of ce'snrious refrigerated to ashes-but.
sir, we can tell him, indefatigably, that the
consequences lherclrom multiplied subter-
raneousls, By the everlasting principles
contendcd for thereby, can no more shake
this resolution than can the roar Of Niagary
rejuvenate around these walls, or the howl
ofthe Midnight tempest conflagrate The mar
bic statue into ice. That's just what ] told
them
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
New Fancy Goods.

NEW style Grape de nekin and fancy twiiied
IN cashmere, and muslin de iains. and al paca
we'll assorted, for ladies dresses very cheap. Alsu
fancy velvet prints aud shawls, large and smaid
shawis les. also ribbons, arti6cials sl,ves.
&c. with muhs and fam y trimmings, gimps and .
s,lendia lot OF Caiiicoes.
oct 26 WESLEY JONES.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

Good adpicc "A Scotch writer, who has had
some experience to qualify him for speaking on
the subject, saysa "lf you have not chosen pro-
fessioo, do not become an editor. Beg-take
the pack-keep lodgers-take up school--set
up msng e--take in washing. For humanity's
sake, and especially ysdr own, DO anything
rather than become newspaper editor" as
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
WANTED.

VITHEAT. Rye, Hides. Furs, Beeswax, Tallow,
w Butter and Eggs for. which the highest
nlarketprice will be paid in goods cash BY
Dec. 2. (Ii. copt) WESLEY JONES.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

n Mormon emigrantsffom Europe still con-
tinpe to arrive at Nauvoo. The St. Louis pa
pers announce the arrival Of I73 in that city on
the 25th, principally English and Idsh. They
have probably BY this TIME seen ssliie elephant, i
and their curiosity Is grati6ed. Is aeia
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
,BY JAMES CLARKE.]
che Da;rttc al,o Aobertiscr
is PUBLISHED WEEKLY
BY JAMES CLARKE,
JEFFERSON ST., BuRL,NG ron, IOWA TERRY.
r r Il N S

TEL MS:
f~o DoLLARs per annum. il paid in advanc.
.gecK DOLLARS at the expiration Of the year.
A. subscription will be discontinued until ell
fsssrage, :hsli nas Eesn paid ii'.s al the option
sishe editors: aud subscription will be received
y. shorter term than three months All SUBJ
er,ptions for less than one year must be paid ia
bdvance. r....
1dyertisenieni. sf a aere and less will be in.
t.rted once for ONE DOLLAR; and for every sahse.
,uent insertion FirrY CENTS will be charged. A
'tsberal discount will be made upon yearly adver
sissmeats. IL, ..r,..
Postage must be paid on vii oommuni ic a.ionsscat
10 this Office. IL
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
just Received.

CtHrPINGTON'S long expected work on Fe
. vers, and other diseases, cont taiaing, among
other valuable ibforiation, the recipe for making
his ctlehrated .4nti-Fever Fiil3-fur sale be
noy rs "a r.fLL.4NT
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
f1'kRMs::::a.s2 90 IN ADVANCE.


.UrrEa TkS TiftusANp 'Dorr BRc ws.'
The New York correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Post relates the fallowinc:-
a"A novele citement exists among the s.up-
per ten thousand in one Of the fashionable
streets in New York above Bleecker. An
elegant house has been rented, furnished
stiperbly, aid all The appliances Of outward
aristocracy exhibited by reputed widow
lady, not 'nair ;n;ltsifro,u Ninth .treet.r.-
Her fashionable cimpage caught the eva
Of The curious .neielAashpads and forthwith,
it was determined that calls must be made
and the acquaintanre Uithe,orlletitahd gem
teeliady cultivated. With. such imposing
appearances, il was inPa.sible that hft
birth could be menial, or her wealth other
than hereditary. Ithas becT vaguely whis-
pered within ! few Ms, that the, widow
question is a cclsbrated griired fortssan,
who, by her trade, has male . splendid for
tune, and now proposes TO take her posi-.
tion among the upper Ten thonsand.' The
neghborhoodi, j, u y parrxysm Of rage, and
some Of the fashionable .crdanl ones haava
been done brown.'r f .rti
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03

NiQlasseis.

Onn CHOICE city cured Hams for sale
lOOO by Il (Alarch 81 - SsDAvlEd
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1845-05-03
Sperm Candies.

9 BOXES Sperm Candles, just reed and for
. sale BY j G. LAUMAN,
a,r 2'l5 Water street.