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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28
Congressional.

We have no particular news from Con-
gress, further than what is connected with
the correspondence between the two gov
ernments, England and the United States,
and the passage of the resolutions of notice
to England, through the House by ma
jority Of 100. The resolutions will be
found in an other column Of to-day's paper.
They are now under discussion in the Sem
ate, and will probably pass. They may
be amended, and sent back to the House
for its concurrence. The House will ad.
here, and they will be returned to the
Senate and passed by that body. There
will be no war on.the subject of Oregon
England cannot be drawn into war, she
always consults her interest. She will
make the best bargain she can, but would
give up every inch Of Oregon if we still
insist. Negotiation will be tried further,
and will succeed, for Pakenham is in
structed to make the best Of it he can.
This is our opinion. We etill go for the
whole, and hope Mr.. Polk will never con-
sent TO settle the question on any other
terms. 49, - s4s as
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28
Progress Of Science.

1t is said to be fact within the knowl-
edge ofpersons now living, that the House
Of Representatives Of the United States
refused the use of its Hall to the celebra-
ted Robert Fulton, to deliver lecture up
on Steam navigation, for the reason al
lodged BY those wise heads, then men,
bers Of the House, that the scheme Of Full
ton, the great scheme Of Steam navigation,
was visionary scheme. The world
laughed at Columbus for his visionary
scheme Of a Western continent, at Gall and
Sperzheim for their visionary schemes Of
Phrenology, at Mesmer, for his visionary
scheme Of Mesmerism, at Franklin for his
visionary efforts to clasp the thunder and
lightning in his hands, at Morse for his
visionary scheme Of using that same light
ming for courser to bear despatches-in
hne, at every one who dares to push
ahead Of the van Of the march of mind
ALI the schemes mentioned above, though
at first denominated visionary, have tri-
umphed, and the fact teaches profitable
lesson to all bigots who profess to have
reached the ultimate point Of human attain
ments-te all those pitiable persons who
have such unbounded faith in their own
wisdom and notions, that they will not
listen to . suggestion from others.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

The Buenos Ayres dates, by way d
Rio de Janeiro, are to the 18th Decem
Der. On the 9Th Nevenhere.he Baenos
Ayrean GoveFnment issued a decree
which declares that ae .5r
The vessels and cargoes, to whatever
nation they may belong, which have en-
tered the river Parana, under the pro-
lection Of the aglish and Preach armed
naval foroes At whatever part Of the coast
Of this prosince, -or OF the confederate pro-
-vinces Of the litpSal of this river they may
arrive, shall De captured and declared
lawful prizes. IL the capture be made By
private individuals, both vessel and cargo
entire shall b adjudged ,othem after .
summary trial. @
The captains and crews ofthe captured
vessels shall Be summariIy tried and pun
'shed as pirates, BY the authorize. Of the
province on the coast, or in the ports Of
which they may be taken, and copy Of
the process shall be forwarded TO this gov
ernment. ys4 s
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

MT. PLEAsASr CoLLEGIArE IxsrIrurE.
We have just become acquainted with
the fact, that there is an institution at Mount
Pleasant, entitled the Mount Pleasant COL
legiate Institute. This Institution is repu-
larly chartered, and is now in flourish
ing condition under the direction Of the
Rev. A. ]. HuEsr1s, President, and Profess
sor Of Natural and Moral Philosophy. Mr..
JOHNSON PrERsoN. A. N. is Professor of
Languages and Literature. The Institu-
ton has recently constructed new and
commodious building. 80 by 60 feet, and
have it nearly completed in all it's depart
ments. It has been in operation some
three months, and its patronage is highly
promising. Tuition is from Sc to $40 per
session Of five months, according to the
studies pursued, and board on reasonable
terms. Its next session commences on the
first Wednesday in April. We also learn
that this Institution is nearly clear Of debt
notwithstanding the heavy expenses in
erecting College buildings, and that Mr..
Huestis, its President, will visit the East
during the summer, 10 procure library,
and apparatus. Such energy on the part
Of these pioneers Of educaiion in Iowa. ought,
. We have no doubt it will receive the
harty cooperation Of the coed people of,
ouf Territory. We all have vital inter-
80 in eAA;ne, >..- h-l-~ed State .,.ke an
early start. and good start, on the race
way Of science literature, and all branches
Of useful knowledge.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28
Contra

y Our friend q the Hawkeys thinks we
bad bstter betake ourselves to writing DO
etry, because he discovers we made use
Of great poetic license in representing
him - FALLING urox Judge Mason, In
our last weeks paper. We knew that we
ought not to meddle with such a wise poll
't'c'an as the Hawkeye editor, wi.hou. IL
cen:e, but it is human to err. In the
same paper in which this astonishing
criticism i made, howeyer. the editor
says:
"The ladies Of Keene N. H. during q
recent f're 10 that place, TURNED OUT in
great nur.oers, and made themselves very
'seni BY FALLING INTO" Sc. We sup
r.ase the editor Of the Hawkeye has poet
ical genius tcos But we win properly
consider The snggssisa q our worthy
editor, and 1--we come to the conclusion
that our poelioal vein is sufficiently tinc-
tured with the aEDIcuLoUs, NJ shall Sc
lect the editor ofshs Hawteys Tor our
Hero. General Morgan's wood cut Of
the editor, falling from the tree, up which
he had been climbing for the Office of AL
derman, will form the basis Of one scene.
How will that suit the smack Of your
RlLL? Put on your specks, Hawk, and
examine this proposition.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

Capt. |. G, Sh1-H, Of our city, has just
returned from Eittsburg with an elegant
steamer, which he was obliged to leave ten
miles below Keokuk in consequence Of
the ic.. This boat Capt. Smith has bought
expressly for the Burlington and St. Louis
trade, as he does not intend to 60 above
this place if sufficiently patronized by Bur-
lington and its vicinity. She will COM
mence her trips just - soon - the river
is clear If ice, leaving our city on every
Monday at IL o'clock noon, in each week,
and can be depended upon at all times 10
make her regular trips. She is Of light
draught and good speed. Capt. Smith is
known in this city as a gentleman Of in
domitable energy, master Of whatever he
undertakes, and highly gentlemanly to all
with whom he associates. We have it
from passengers who came up the river on
the Belmont that she outdone every boat
on the river in making her way through
the ice. and came up near Keokuk where
no other boat could. 1t is hoped that Bur-
lington, and all persons from the country,
having business down the river, will not
fail to patronize Capt. Smiths boat, for
they can be accommodated as well and as
cheap, and carried as safely in the Belmont,
as in any other boat on the river. Besides,
she is owned by one Of our citizens, and
for this reason, is entitled to our favor and
support. Don't fail to call on Capt. Smiths
boat-the belmont"
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28
The NofiaA Given

The following resolutions for giving the
notice for cessation Of the joint occupan.
cy Of the Territory Of Oregon, passed the
House Of Representatives on the 9Th inst
BY very decisive vote-ayes 1853, noes
81. Thirty EIGHT wings and sixteen dem
ocrats voted against giving the notice. s
democrats from Virginia, from S. Caro-
lima and 2 from Alabama. ss
Resolved, That the President Of n.
United States cause notice to be given 10
the Government Of Great Britain that r. /.
convention between the United State. ~
America and Great Britain in relation 70
the Territory Of the Northwest Coast. west
Of the Stony or Rocky Mountains. Of the
sixth day Of august, 1927, signed Il I.on-
don, shall be annulled and abroea tea twely.
months after giving said notice.
Resolved, That the notice herein co,,.
tanned is not intended to interfere with N.
right and proper discretion Of the proner
authorities Of the two contracting psrt;e.
to renew or pursue negotiations for a.
amicable settlement of the eonerover.v r..-
pecting the Oregon Territory.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

From ths Baltimore Americdw, Ja~. 90
Latest 1refn Braxil and the River
Platte.
The brig Argyle, Cooksey, at our port
yesterday from Rio de Janeiro, whence
she sailed on the 18th December, and the
brig Saldana, Stubbs, also from the same
place, having sailed N the Goth December
bring interesting advices from that quarter.
1t will be seen from the annexed letters
that the combined forces Of the English
and French bad achieved victory owe,
the Argentine troops,and captured the forts
at the mouth Of the river Parana. AT Rio
de Janeiro, the plice Of -four had improv-
ed -
RIO DE JAsEIRo, 18th Dec. 1916.
The all absorbing topic Of the day is the
late tremendous engagement between the
Anglo allied forces at the River Plate, and
some Of Rosas' batteries at the mouth Of
the River Parana. The newspapers will
doubtless term with the particulars of the
proceedings on both sides. On the part of
the English and French the victory was
complete indeed; not, however without
serious losses as regards life, and property
in the way Of shipping.
The English brig Of war Dolphin alone
received 1O7 round sho, in her hull and
rigging during the engagement. The
French steamer Fulton lO4 shot, and
French vessel. or at least vessel manned
BY Frenchmen, but formerly belonging u
the Buenos Ayreans, was completely rid
died. The total loss of the allies amounts
to about 100 killed and wounded, while on
the part Of the enemy no correct statement
has yet been made public. Report seys
that upwards Of 800 men are missing
Certain il 8 that in one fort no less than
ESQ bodies were found, and in another
some l50 ofsI60, and What is still more
strange, they were all blacks. To &C.
count for this, it is said that as fast as a
white man fell. killed or wounded, lie was
Immediately carried of, while the poor
blacks were kept at it and lay where they
fell.
Once or twice these miserable wretches
attempted to flee from the forts, but no SOON
er did they attempt it, than Rosas' cavalry
charged on them and compelled them to
return to their guns at the point Of the
lance. Rosas seemed TO have anticipated
the flight Of his men, and placed these cav
airy there on purpose to keep them in
check; for on the landing Of some 45o men
from the vessels Of war they met but very
little opposition.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

ETWe have been requested by Ed.
JonSsror, Esq, Of Fort Madison, to say
that the 7th of March, is the time agreed
upon by convention recently held at the
house Of JOHN Barsox, Esq, for the sew
eral Townships in Lee county, to select
delegates to said county convention. The
manuscript referred 10 in Mr.. Us note has
not been received. The democracy Of old
Des Moines are extremely anxious to see
the sterling democracy Of Lee. harmonic
otsly uniting in the approaching war
against whiggery. Shall we see it, gen.
tlemen? -.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

MExIco.-The latest news is that there
IS counter revolution with Gen. Arista at
its head, and that it is extremely doubtful
whether Paredes can sustain himself. Yu-
catan has Eere!tea; tern down the Mexi-
can flags and raised those Of her own. Let
the United States bear with Mexico; use
her people well; gain their confidence by
and the people Of Mexico will
repay it BY annexing that country to ours.
Enlarge the boundaries of freedom
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

WAR-LIxE ,PaEPARA1ioss ron MExr-
Cove learn from the N. Y. Herald,
thai the naval force in The Gulf il to be in
creased immediately. Orders have already
been issued to the several rendezvous 10
enlist quite large number Of seamen, snd
the destination Of the frigate Cumberland
has been changed from the Coast Of Africa
to the Gulf Of Mexico. Il is thought that
she win be the Tag ship. Other prepare
tons are making which are deemed neces-
sary 10 the present position Of our relations
with Mexico.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

nThs Legislature Of Michigsn have
pid joint resoluiion b almost unan-
inese Voc. declaring oss tide clear to the
- 0ssgoa, and iasarucsing their Rep
ssssnanafyss end semfsrs in Congress 10
vute 6or i1medfate notice 70 be eiyen.-
III Wslvereses - 70 towards, llns they
-
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28
WV. B0NrTriELD, Secretary.

TIn reference 10 lie Business Card
of Z. w. EASTMAN. Esq, as Attorney
and Counsellor at Law, il is sufficient to
say that D. RoREs, Esq, remarked in the
DISTRICT Court" that "his friend Est
man not only knesC TIE Law, but He knew
where to find it."-Hauksy.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

! Our jeafhersd neigAbor, over the way,
says, that in our ani,aadversiona on him.
last week, We succeeded in being soft.
why should we not, since we were hand
ling q dough-head.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

A. The weather is extremely cold;
the river clcssd over Il this place on
Wednesday nigh last.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

Terrible Mipwreck- N. Y. Express
has received Van Deimen's Land papers
to the 23d Sept. The Melbourne Herald
Of the 18th of Sept, gives the particulars
If one Of the most horrible shipwrecks on
record, by which Ala lives were lost
The "Cataqui.n Capt. c. w. Finley, Gem
igrant ship Of 600 tons, sailed from Liver
pool on the 28lh Of April, with 3s9 emf
grants, and crew, including two doctors,
Of As souls. The emigrants were princi-
pally from Bedfordshire, Yorkshire. and
Nottinghamshire. About l2O Of the pas
sengers were. married, with families, and
in all 70 children. Nothing occurred wor-
thy Of notice until The 4th OF August, on
which day the ship went ashore in no.
lent gale, on a reef situated on the west
coast Of Kings Island, at the entrance of
Bass Straits. The ship filed in few
hours, and through the night scene Of
horror was exhibited without parallel
Before morning but 30 Of the company
were alive, the rest having been swept
into eternity BY the waves. Out Of the
whole crew only 8 were saved.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28
From New leland.

Brit sh Forces Detsatedby the .Natires.-
A letter from.Van Dieman's Land, 10 the
editor Of them. Y, Express, says:
Intelligence has arrived here this eve
ming by the colonial schooner Louisa, from
sydney, Of a most disastrous, but decisive
battle in New leland, between the Brit
ish forces apdthe natives, under the CON-
mand Of the celebrate chieftain, John
Heki, in which the former were most sig
nally defeated with the loss Of 80 privates
and 8 commissioned officers killed, and ~
wounded.
"The news Of this important event has
occasioneH COZ saa.sli. ~ cii . n,enf in Dsv
minds al tie ithabitants here, and deep
INTEREST," Is felt Mr the unfortunate colonissts
Of New Zealand. who are placed in most
critical position My own private opinion
is, that the colony must be abandoned until
a lage body Of troops arrive from England,
sufficiently powerful to overwhelm these
truly savage Srartans, if savages they may
be called; but they have shown themselves
thus far, noble race, inferior in no res
pect to civilized men; and Heki has proved
himself not only wise and brave, but an
ehisG.''
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

~ The Steamer Cambria. was to leave
Liverpool tsr Boston - The Al q this
month.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

ia Magnetic Telegraph il now in
Iall operation between Albany and Utica.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28
Mao Rleeting TX jefIerson counts

In pursuance Of previous notice, ! meet
ing Of the democracy OF Jefferson county
was held at Fairfield, on Saturday the 2lst
Of February instant, for the purpose las
expressed in the call) Of comparing views
IN regard to the approaching convention to
draft q constitution for the future State Of
Iowa, and 10 take such other steps as NAV
be deemed necessary for the success Of
democratic principles.
On motion Of Gen. S. Whitmore. SUI
IFAND S. ROSS. Esq, Of Lockridge
township, was called to the chair, and, on
motion, WIN. BoSSIrIELD was appointed
Secretary Of the meeting.
On motion Of Col. William G. Coop, of
Penn township, il was r ered: that COM
mittee Of nine persons be appointed by the
chair to draft preamble and resolutions
expressive Of the sentiments Of the meet
ing; and (Col. Coop having expressed a
wish to be excused from serving theron J
the chair appointed the following persons
TO constitute the committee, to wit:
Gen. V. P. Van Antwerp and Col. S.
Shnflieton Of Fairfield township.
Gems. Whitmore Of Locust Grove T'p.
CT. Alden, Esq. of Liberty do
il. Murray, of Penn do
Jno. j. Smith" of Des Moines do
J. A. Galliher" of Cedar do
J. K. Reagor g Of Lockridge do
and A. M. Connablc, Black Hawk do
During the absence Of the committee the
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-28

and that no Democrat, who is truly such
at heart and in principle, will lend himself
to such scheme.
Is. RESOLVED, That in politics we adopt
for the government Of our conduct the ad-
vice Of General jackson, and discard the
words "policy" and 'expediency"-in the
sense in which they are generally used BY
tia;d and time serving, alias conservative
poIiticians--as terms that should find no
place in the vocabulary Of the true Democ-
racy; that, in the language Of that great and
much the best policy in politics as in every
thing else."
-. Resolved, Further, that we believe
with Gen. Jackson. (again using his own
emphatic language III is one Of the great
est hnmbugs ever attempted 10 be imposed
upon people, that there is not specie
enough in the world to answer all the ne
cessary wants Q. the community and that
we, therefore, ask with him" Where
then is the use o. paper currency ?"
81. ResoiUed, That tie follow ing provis-
ions in snbstance) ought, in The opinion
Of this meeting, 10 be adopted as part Of the
Constitution for the future State Of Iowa,
by the Convention which will assemble at
Iowa City on the first Monday Of May next
10 witt.
!. No religious test to Be required as
qualification for holding Office, or for any
other purpose. under any pretence what
soever.
2. The right Of suffrage to be made as
broad and comprehensive as il is in any,of
The States that now compose the Union,
(except that negroes shall never vote } and
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-21
From The Boitimcre SIM.
AWFUL EXPLOSION AND Loss OF


Yesterday morning, about twenty minutes
before seven o'clock, an explosion OF n s,com
boiler took place in the extensive esabligh.
ment oil Mr. John Waiohman. corner Of Wi.
,lan street aud Armistead lane. on he sonfb
y ie OF the basin, which was most disastrous
iis IT'S Consequences, result in the death of M,
John bden, the engineer, and perhaps fatal
injury 10 Mr.. John Bornick one OF The hands
IN the bsacksni h shoy. The engine was 2n
horse power, aud had attached To IL one Of
Evans paieut safety valves 10 one can tell
Tie cause OF The explosion, es tie only person
- dead. The building very large one i
perfect wreck, the sides of the center of Il
where The engine stood, being blown en,ircly
out, ana tbe entire structure shattered. heavy
beams are broAcn and twisted about in c,e,y
direction. The force OF the explosion was :,
great as IN HlTow the bricks City ysr,l. IN
more rom the boiler, and even TO ,infoof a
shed, which stood IN tie yard about twenty
Oh. The ioss IN building, machinery. mai.
rms, &c, u Is estimated canmot be less Than
: ~, 600; and large number Of hands musi
~ thrown out Of employment. Mr.. w. haviog
m hi9 employ about one hundred and fortv
1t Is lucky circumstance that the cxnlo.
son took place al liif houf il did. IL beipo TIE
breakfast hour. ior il all the hbnds had hceo
OF work, the loss OF must have been awful in.
deco. Oi TIC large number cmplorei a
great many mus, have been killed or terriblr
wouudsd. '
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-21
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

~ I'll bE SOLD at ,he I.Ie ,c.,,f,,eo q,
w Ease Bur-. deed. in The city q Wheeling
va "c,day The .econd day Of Jane nor, ,sc pes
Tiiiissots-- eIIIr: Jog. &c. :. -.
Also one four horse wagon md harness. one hay
ladder "a sumo -
one w"h"se wagon, one dray. cart. ond buggy
aud harness. saddles. l,ridies &c BE
fEANS--T. all sum, IN et as ca.h. s,, ,,,
'hases above thai and under $50. s,r month,
credit, and "n all sums yer ihai amount IL month,
cr'hu' bearing interest itam The day OF sale, the
purchaser giving hond snd scc,niy.
ALEX Il LAlDLEY. AJmr Of
may ~ | BURT. deed.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-21
OBITUARY.

The Msrtinsburg Gazette announces the
death of DR.. JoHS S. HARRISON OF that place.
who was known to some of our citizens. and
one OF whose NEST beloved relatives left our
city only ia time 10 watch over him during
his last days OF suffering. lie died ON Sunday
Tie iOth oil this month al midnight. after a
painful illness OF two weeks in the 3tth year
ol his age. All who knew him must lament
the premature loss OF one who as citizen and
a physician had wos the highest esteem of the
community in which he lived, AMI who was
endeared 10y many excellent qualities 10
wide circle OF friends. His family and rela-
tives, by whom he was fondy beloved receive
the most profound sympathy in their bcreave-
ment.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-21

oE-A man by the name OF Short commit
ted suicide al the Calf House in Cincinnati,
on The 4th inst. lie was from Washington
CO., Ohio. Hehad been complaining OF being
unwell, and was advised to take medicinr-
he took SO much laudanum that it killed him.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-21
FIRE.

Toe slarn Of Gre yesterday originated in
'hcNsiore OF Mr.. A. o. Fairctild, in zane's
Row. the roof having caught from bakery
somewhere ia the rear. The energy of oar
Fare computes with that OF those ia tie build
iaG, subiued it very shortly, with no loss cx.
cept that Of little piece Of the roofing. Ii
~as fortunate escape.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-21

ns-TnoxAs NJ. BuReEss, the former in
ooinS.nt OF tie Office, was elected Mayor Of
froyidence r. l., on "Wednesday, b. vote
of52o tool. The Law and Order party had
e'ery Thug their own way. without any or.
glnised opposition.