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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02
For the Gaasite.

ToF the Gdzette.
En-. EDITOR:
Will you allow us, through the columns
Of the Gazette. to inform the public, that
the statement in Thursdays Hawk Eye,
that flour had been ''put up from 1915 to
1925" since Mr.. Shackford's mill was
burned, is entirely false, and without the
shadow of foundation. We believe the at
tack was made wilfully by the Hawk Eye,
knowing it was false at the time, and shall
continue to believe so until he retracts the
statement, and presents the proof, that he
was deceived BY others. If he ever was
so informed, we wish to know by whom.
We challenge the editor to proof of the
truth Of his statement, and until he gives
it, or the name Of the person who de-
ceived him-we will hold him up before
the public as a pilful calunsnintor.
We would also say to the public, and
cur old customers, that we shall buy and
sell as before, and that we have not, and
will not. take the advantage Of any man BY
a rise in our prices, by reason of the late
fire which we as heartily regret as any
Of our citizens.
VIM. WALKER & co.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02
VIM. WALKER & co.
CoNGREssloNAL-TnE NOTICE, &c.

The joint resolution which passed the
House, acme time since, for giving notice
to England, came up in the Senate on the
10th Of April. Mr.. johnson Of Nd. NOV
ed 10 strike out the whole bill except its
title, and after short preamble not here
given, to insert the following:
"And, therefore, that steps be taken for
the abropation OF the said convention Of the
9Th August, 1927, in the mode prescribed
in its "a article and that the attention Of
the governments OF both countries NAV be
the more earnestly and Immediately direct
ed to renewed efforts for the amicable set
Element Of all their differences and disputes
in respect to said territory.
.4ndbe II further resolved, That the Pres
ident Of the United States be, and he is
hereby authorized at his discretion to give
to the British governmen, the notice re-
qnired BY its said I'd article for the abro-
cation Of the said convention Of the 9Th
August, 1927"
Which was carried BY 40 to IA.
The following are the yeas and nays:
YEAS--Messrs. Archer, Ashley, Ath-
erton. Bseby, Barrow, Benton, Berrien,
Calhoun, Cameron, Chalmers, John M.
Clayton, Corwin, Crittenden, Davis, Day
ton, Dix, Greene, Haywood, Houston,
Huntington, Jsrnagin Johnson, Of Mary
land, johnson, Of Louisians, Lewis, Nc
Duffie, Man. um, Miller, Morehead Niles,
Pearce, Penny hacker, Phelps, Rusk, Sc
yier, Simmons, Speight, Turney, Upham,
Webster, and Wecabridge-4O.
NAYS-Messrs- Allen, Atchison, Bsesse
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

The Hawk Eye copies without comment
from the Baltimore American Of April Is,
that the present Tariff found the Treas
ary bankrupt; it has supplied it to full
ness" 1t appears then. that The present
Tariffhas raised more revenue than enough
to meet the current expenses Of the Gov
eminent. Yet the same paper wants The
Tariff to remain unaltered-a declaration
that the wings are for raising more revenue
than is required to meet the expenses Of
the Government. Is this the doctrine Of
the Hawkeyep Are you in favor, neigh
Dor, Of raising more revenue by duties on
imports, than il required to meet the ex-
pensea Of Government If not, why do
you insist that the present tariff shall be
unaltered, aimee it produces more than that
amount2 s
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

Faox 81. PerrRs.--The steamboat
Lynx. Capt. John Atchison, arrived at this
port from St. Peters, last Monday. She
also visited the head Of Lake St. Croix.-
There was no snow there, and Capt. A.
learnt from traders at Fort Smelling, that
there was none for great distance north
Of that place. The Indians were all Quiet.
- usual. The Lynx experienced some
from ice in Lake Rppin and Lake
y. Croix, bat she forced her way through,
and arrived 1t St. Peters earlier n the -.
son than any other steansboat ever arrived
Gase3s, .dpv, 10.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

FsoH NEw ZEALAsD.-By the arri-
val yesterday at this port Of the shin Ro-
bert Pulsiord, (of Lyon, Black, master,
from Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. Goth.
we learn that the New Governor, Page,
from South Australia, had arrived at Auck-
land on the 10Th November. in man-of.
war, and was qualified on the 2Oth. The
people generally were pleased with his
appearance.
The Robert Pulsford touched at Per-
nambuco, where she found the whale shin
President, Of Westport, bound home in
charge Of the mate, the captain having
died at Permambuco.-Eve. Post.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02
To the Voters or Des NlOines C0un.
ty.--She m lY0lty.

.
We are authorized to announce JoHh
H. McKESxY as a candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office Of Sheriff OF Des MONIES
county, at the approaching August election,
subject to the nomination of Democrstic
County Convention, if one is held; il not,
subject to the decision of.he voters Of said
county.
Mn. EDrroR:- authorizing you to
make the above announcement | cannot
suffer the occasion to pass, without express
sing to the citizens Of Des Moines county
generally, and the democratic party IN par
ticular, my warmest and most sincere
thanks, for the very flattering support here
tofore given me. And in again coming Be.
fore the public as candidate for re-eIec.
ton am well satisfied, that there are some
who will be ready to say-"he has had tho
office long enough" True, Mr.. Editor,
rotation in Office" theoretically, is highly
approved by both Of the great politically par
ties OF the country, yet as far as l have arg
knowledge Of the fact, erpeiiency is the only
rule by which rotation is ever practiced Or
brought to bear upon man in Office, when
the statute laws d. not step in 10 the relief
Of that doctrine. Therefore, il is ressona'
bic, that should not feel anxious to b
made the first example cf-the first martyr
Of great theoretical principle. Hut in ref
erence to this subject, / have but to ~,
if such shall be the decision Of the Demo
cratic party ofthis county, will chesrfdllJ
acquiesce.
Il might be proper, Mr.. Editor, for y
At this time to notice in short way, sru'
NOR that has been set afloat BY some Of ~
kind friends, that was in arrears with tns
county, for revenue collected BY me during
the year 1874. In contradictions 70 which,
! will only cay, Ills false, a. will more
plainly appear by reference TO the puo'o
records. On the day appointed BY y,
Commissioners Of the county for nns'
settlement with me, they received ih:a
revenue, and l received full credit Tor "
same. ~ M
But II 10 useless for ne. Mr.. Editor. y
notice any such malicious and de.yhns
a. my public and oiGcisi 90
are all matters on record, in this ooasn
where any friend or ioehas an opportsn
and guaranteed right. 10 examine -
own satisfaction. And thsss 80 -
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

1.-THE far-famed Polly Bodine was
''hcnorably scquit.ed" on her recent trial
It Newburg, New York. Where's Tir-
rillp
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02
The old Racer on the track again-Nominatcd.

Alta recent meeting Of the wings Of New
York city, very large, TO celebrate the birth
day of Henry Clay, Mr.. Joseph L. White.
speaker to the occasion, re-nominated Mr.
Clay for 1s4S, which was received BY ire
'nendous cheering. The ball is in motion,
and Clay may be considered on the track.
What race-horse that Clay is!
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

Our thanks are due 10 Gen, DoDer
aud kosEar DALr Owrn for their polite
ness in forwarding u Important public
documents.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

1Ihe romor Of . declaration Of war by
Mckee against the U. S. i unfounded.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

OIeBOn- now Jc0 10Ck0S. sls
Sir, it has been said, in many portions Of
the country, and broadly intimated at the
commencement Of this debate, that GENTLE
men from the West were anxious for the
anxious for the adoption Of this notice, be-
cause. IT war should be ito resulting con-
sequence, they would be out Of al danger,
and would have the opportunity Of growing
rich upon the misfortunes Of their country.
| repei the charge. Irepel it a. being nv
self western man, and native Of the
State Of Missouri. When and where ba.
i happened in the history Of this country,
that her rights have ever been assailed, and
her soil threatened by an invader, that the
men Of the West have not come 70 the res
cue, and poured out their blood like water
in the nations defence? l ask gentlemen
who put forth charge 90 unfounded. to
call to mind the events Of the last war with
Great Britain, and those e the Florida
war. Sir, Richard H. Gentry, Of K entucky
then citizen Of Missouri, who had stood
side By side with Col. Richard johnson 4
the bsesls ofthe Thames, upon IN animation
that their services wsrs needed, rallied
around bin in reeimsnt Of gallant vOlun.
teeSs, and marched IRON the confines Of
Missouri - The swausps and fasteussses Of
tioridas then the theatre e savage warfare
10 al its horrors / ask gentemsn to re-
member how that man and his brave fol-.
DIVERS bore themselves in The battle O.
Okeechobee, fought in Florida "a the 18th
# December, 1897. Sir, thsy marched
lpon the enemy, who, though concealed
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

TThe Convention meets on MONDAY
at Iowa City, to form State constitution.
We shall keep our readers infinitely in
formed of the proceedings, having engaged
an able writer, who will be present during
the convention to report for the Gazette,
the doings Of the Convention. We had
prepared an article On the subject Of the
constitution, for this weeks paper, but are
obliged to omit it, for want Of room.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02
ELECTIONS.

NEw YoRk.-The municipal election
took place in New York, April 10,
Mickle, democrat, was elected by major.
ity of 7075 over Taylor, whis, and 1898
over Caegens, native. The democrats
elected ID Aldermen, and Is assistants,
wings and natives each. Democratic
majority on joint ballot "a. Nine cheers
for the Empire city.
WIscoNsrN.-The election in Wiscon.
sin has resulted gloriously for Democracy.
Milwaukee has given democratic major
ity Of S45. Our last papers from Milwau-
kee have not the returns from the country,
yet enough Is known to say with certainty,
that the democrats have carried the Terri.
tory trinmphantly. Election on first Tues
day of April. The State Government was
submitted. The vote will probably be in
favor. and if we do not work right smart.
she will get into the Union first. Nine
cheers for democratic Wisconsin.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

opposed TO the proposed amendment. lie
thought that Congress should take the res
possibility Of directing the occupation Of
the territory, and not place it on the Pres
ident. Il wac not to be supposed the Pres
ident had more Information than is in pos
session Of the House. 1t would be verv
extraordinary that this measure should be
suffered to progress for weeks, and vet
some deep reasons Of State should remain
undiscovered. For one, Mr.. M. said, he
was willing to meet the proper response
bility Of his station, and not cast it OF ON
any other department. He wished an oc-
cupation, BY military force only, with some
encouragement to settlers. The establish.
ment Of civil government was unneces-
sary until there were people over whom
It might Be exercised. As il res
poets the occupation Of the territory in cues
ton, Dir. NJ. said he was decidedly in its
favor. The advantages it would afford to
the fisheries, to commerce, and to the fur
trade, had been most clearly shown. We
sre At peace with the world. Our means
are abundant. Should we be hereafter en-
gagged in war, a place Of security would / .
provided for the millions Of property We
should have on the Pacific. Some thought
the measure visionsTy-soo hazardous Tor
Anericans to undertake. How often are
we reminded Of American enterprise? II,
i made . constant boast; aud vet we an
par 70 b alarmed at the idea Of oocnnv-
NJ ouS own dOmainl The smallest nation
e Europs would not fear the undertaking:
ri We srs fearful i i beyond our power.
Portugal, small q abe was, did NOT hest
late to plant her colonies in every Part Of
The world. Russia, with her capital in the |
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-05-02

70 another who will undersell him. The
reason then, which has caused prices to
come down is, that where formerly there
were but few traders to supply the people,
there are now many. This is the univer-
cal result which attends the crouding Of
any profession. business or trade. Now is
It not complete humbug, for the Hawkeye
to say, that driving out all competition from
abroad, will cause fall Of prices in our
markets? If A and B are contending for
the trade Of c, and consequently selling to
him at Is small profit IS they ca n afford,
will c be likely to buy Of A at less price
than before, now that be is prohibited from
trading with Il, and forced 10 trade with A
or not to trade at sll? Is such result
na'ural9 Il it not given the lie BY al his
tory in all ages and placesf
The Hawkeye says We will not deny
that Protective Tariff operates to reduce
the price Of manufactured articles--and al
ways when the articles are manufactured
It hons." We do most explicitly deny il.
But the Hawkeye win not deny but such
duties always raise the price Of those ar
'icles NOT manufactured or growed here
L IL not the right way to inquire what i
he price Of articles under ! high tariff, but
what scosld Be the price At the same time,
were there no protection.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-21
From the Ne,o York Recorder
4CWAR1Tf,s 9yal Yat

Inthe first hour of keenest sorrow
In the hour ofdeere;t wo,-
Waitnot for the coming morrow,
To the sad and suffering 60,
{ Make it Thy sincerest pleasure sW
To administer relief
Freely opening thy treasure &h-e -
/. alTo assuagea ibrsthet's grief. hrs As.
VI Go and seek the orphan sighng- isi8i
-, Seek the, widow in, her tears: ~ AZ
As on mercy's pinions flying,
ssY1 Go dispei their darkest fears, VII
Seek the stranger, sad and weary lis
Pass not on the other side,
- Though the task be sad and dreary,
!, Heedipg not the scorn of pride IS IS
Go with manners unassuming, Jon lil@
In meek and quiet way. .;
Der tEe. father ne'er presuming,
i = Though thy brother sadly stray; tH
IT'S Saviolir,s kind compassion
''Tis his righteousness alone,
All anmerifsd salvation + vHajth
That around thy path has shope 81,
. When thy hearts, warmly g owing, III
With the sacred love Of prayer,
Be thy words of kindness flowing NiaE
Not as with a miser's care;
DUrY e'er should be thy watcbword-
PITY drop'ths balms tear, Rah
Always toward the fallen cherish ~
s3ap Sympathy and love sincete.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-21

EDIToRlAL CoNyEN7roN.---The demo
cratic editors Of the State Of Indiana held a
cohveption at the Capitol on the 9th inst.
J. P. CHAPMAN, 81 the State Sentinel,
presidesls and SoLor TnuRwA n, ofthe peo-
PILES Friend, raciedh al Secretary. ~ The
subjoinedis part Of the creed Of principles
and measures which were unanimously
adopted by the cony cption: The princi-
pies put forth BY the democratic editors Of
! Indiana arsn worthy being written in lei.
sters Of gold and shmsldpbe hung up in the
Halls Of the Capitol Of every State in the
Union. ,,.,
e A constitutional Barrier against im NIB q,
id2nt state loans: ~ gai VI ILL tilsHll III
b The honest payment ofour debts and the
sacred preservationlof the pnblic faith. L!
IA, gradual return from, a. paper credit
.sNo grants Of exclusive charters 0g I'M, d
privileges by speeial Iesislstiofl 70 banks.
No swindhng corporations. lfaiasaial all
No connexion -hstween Church and
State. no, a.a- k-.1raaaT w9L
"A preference for democrats over .whics
lfor every office. - lii
ACCOMPLISHMENTS the rule The majority
in all casss Of party slicipiine.e s,iinb' sa \
b No prescription for honest opinions. s5
|. Fostering aid to public education. MI.
F A progressive" reformation of all
abuses Union. ..''~ =
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zARD]

burn, to kill, till not pale face is left i'll
the land" t55HaH ssE
"TRY ME!'' was the hoarse response Of
4, given with knit brows, and clepch-
ed hands. ~ -
sA"erheh shall the Death Eagle become
the chief Of Tie fed men, 'Asaia the: indi-
.an--'sB But his pale face squaw tlers!se He
must leave her, she can never dwell in
the tents Of the red men,. $3.50 ,r..:y s'A
Then it was that Arnold who had en-
braced with a CLEAN or savage delight. the
proposition TO become the chief az thurL
derous tribe Of wild sIndians---feh his
heart grow cold! ,.,, .;t, j. -.ss.b tfa,l. MI
All, how lie loved that wife! ~
Arnold who IN his mad revenge, was
willing I'd sweep the towns Of The Whites
with torch and knife, quailed with theiidca
Of leaving thatfair young wife. il nisdt 2.
"The Death Eagle cannot be your chiefs
he said, as he turned floln the indian. 10
The red man went from the rooms NTH 4
sneer on. his dark faoe, for the uaad who
could not sacrifice his wiie--the loved ctle
Of his heart-to that revenge, which was
about to stamp his name with. eternal
scorn. aao sIiiiaa d deuaas Xapl y :.
Now take this letter to Sir Henry
Clinton!'' gasped Arnold, placing the fatal
letter III the hands Of tie British Spy
And then Arnold and his wife were 6lone
| . Then that wife gazing on thee noble
countenance Of her husband, now livid as
shes,-gazing in that dark eye, NOW wild
and rolling in its glance, gazing On that
willie lip, that q,iivered like y dry leaf -
then that wife Of Arnold tremblsd as she
!, felt that the dread Rnbicon was passed,
that Arnold, the Patriot. dead, she sat, in
the presence, Of AnsoLD, rHE TRAlroR. .
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-21
murder and Arson.
ApRIAs, Jan. Is.

ApRtAs, Jan. 49,. /,
b About six o'clock this evening III. alarm
of fire was sounded in our village. Our
Fire Department rallied in an instant, and
proceeded toward the scene Of danger, but
learning that there was no supply Of wa
ter in the vicinity 81 It, they returned with
their apparatus after having proceeded
aboutahree q,lasters Of d mile, d a,9ai I
A number Of our citizens however repair
ed 10 The spot, which was over two miles
distant, and on arriving there, found that
two barns were entirely wrapped in flames.
while the county poor house was also fired
by an incendnry, andronlya saved BY the
most strenuous .exertions Of the neighLors.
Added to this, was the discovery Of the
fact that little son OF S.9Cobb.. oSerseer
of the poor-house, had been most inhaman-
ly murdered! The facts are briefly these.
"A man by the name Of Chamberlain has
for the last five or SIX years, been more or
kss I'm inmate Of the poor-honse, although
really in good health, and an.able- bodied
Strong man, capable, Of doing any work, he
has managed y excite the sympathy ofthe
commissioners or the pdor-house, and thus
obtained the support Of the county. He is
of a n'ostirevengtfnl malicious disposition.
The commissioner had ordered him to be
discharged, and he attributed the cause to
Mr.. Cobb. rs revenge himself, he entic-
ed Mr.. Cobb som into an upper chamber,
.there strGck limo thsee times on the head
with 4 shoeh hammer and then cut his
throat from ear tc ear. I'LL. II ,,n bI.soF.
. Having done this, he put III. child into
his'trttmk, locked it, and locked also The
chamber door, set fire tothsBdilding inithe
ad5oiaing room, and for the purpose, asis
supposed. Of drawing, attention frbin that,
he Immediately fired the barn attached to
the poor-hpuse; then he proceeded to the
barn Of John Hdtcl7fg, CONC Of the COM
ipissioners,) and fired that also; and theh
10 that Of Bryce Hoag, { The other commits
sioner, and was there detected in the act
fsettihg Gre to that. "A more cool. DELHI
crate piece Of villiany we have seldom
heard of The skull Of the little boy was
broken in ten pieces, he was fine healthy
child of about three years of age; The
hammer and knife were both found on the
floor Of the room where, tie child vas as
Chamberlain's clothes were, covered with
blood Heis now in Jail, but refuses to
answer all questions on the subject ofthe
fires and murder, He will ,.doutless, raise
tile usual plea, insanity, but we think 1t
will hardly avail him. The barns we're
totally destroyed with their contents, which
consisted merely Of wheat and oats. y The
loss is. probably y$l,lO0. Judge Thompson
bad over 400 bushels Of wheat in Hutch
ms barn, which was destroyed. Our
place is in great excitement. - Detroit
Free Press Il Ii Yavsnsd8 g9ol I'D no
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1. Il. BURBBAYGE,s

LIMITED STATES, Newspaper Subscription
aud Adyetfising Agency and Proprietor Of
lie Old established Real Estate, Negro, Money
Agency and intelligence Oilise, Saint Louis. Mo.
n. B.-Post paid letters including feeof one
Dollar, soliciting inclination and intelligence
Win receive an Answer N return.
~ ei l. B. hURBBAYGE. General Agent.
!, 81. Louis, No, January lSl6. .aifs
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BARRET IloI Sc.

cssser Of Lferson and Third streets, Darlington.
~ ]. c. FLETCHER, PROPRIETOR.
THIS House, recently opened is, one Of the
largest and most commodions in the West-
trn country. II has all the conveniences OF the
hrge hotels in the cities, andis fitted and FUR
hished in the neafest and most substantial man
!ssr. The proprietor has had much experience
eonnexion with the facilities afforded in Bur-
fsgtcn for furnishing his table. justifies him in
Ppomising that the character OF his house shall
y kept ap. -s.si slf..d ss3.z, 81 t3a!.,
Visitors from Che Soitl and elsewhere, with
b without families, can at all Zines be accom-
snsdsted with pleasant and airy rooms, and on
reasonable terms. xssissaAalH ~. enesa2a
/. Families will also be taken aspermanent boar
Her. 81
Aug. 30, 1915. ~. = 80
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2 h1lHy'f ;. Z. eTHU1RSTON,
ATTORNEY & coUNsELtoR 1T LaIv,
alA ''fisegs ~ IN BuRLIsof'oK, IOWA.
win promptly attend 70 all business il the line
cf his profession, in any part ofsthe Territory.
O1kce on Jehers;is street. oser a. z. David's
store, and Immediately under the Gazette o4fire.
the head Of the hrst flight Of stairs, to the right
Jan. II, 1916.
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Notice..

@ NJ. CLENDENiN, Jassise of the Peace
De for Burlington, Iowa, Will attend to all
business in tina, capacity, such as collecting, &c.
An persons in Iowa, Or In ary Town, or city.
ss State having demands TO be col cesed from
.psssons in this vicinity wi j be promptly attend
dfo, and the moneys faithfully for& ardcd TO the
burners as soon as collected. His Office is on
Jefferson street. in the basement story, north
xest ecrner Of the Barrett House,. @
Burlington, Jan. 18th, lSi6--tf -