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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

There is move being made in Con-
gress for an equitable distribution Of the
several Offices Of government among all the
States Of the Union. Not only is each State
to have its share, but the move goes fur
Their, and distributes them, alike in each
Representative district. Still further, it
provides that the several successive in
cnmbents shall hold their offices given
term, and then give place for another.
The bill was introduced BY Mr.. Ra,hburn
Of New York. We like the move. Il il
democratic, it is fair, and the people have
right TO demand it. Let it pass.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Congressional.

Jan. nth. The House resolved itself
into COMMITTEES Of the whole, Mr.. Chap
man in the chair, and entered into discus
sim ofshs bill to carry into eject the con-
vention with the Republic of Peru. Itap-
pears there are in the Treasury of the Uni.
ted States some $500, 900, paid BY Peru
as indemnity for spoiiiation committed on
our commerce. This sum belongs to vari-
Gus individuals who suffered by the Peru
Wan depredations. and the discussion arose
upon the best mode Of adjudicating the sew
eral claims-whether the Attorney Gener-
al should investigate them for compensa-
ton Of two thousand dollars, or whether
they should be adjudicated upon by COM
missioners, with compensation of &c.
600. This discussion was abruptly bro
ken off BY the announcement Of the death
ola member ofthe House. William Taylor
member from Va, died at his chamber, at
Washington, Jan. 18th, at 4 o'clock A. M.
Mr.. Dlomgoole announced his death in a
very feeling strain, and concluded with the
usual resolutions of respect; whereupon
the House adjourned. The Senate was
not in session. On the 18th, the Senate
met, when the death Of Mr.. Taylor was an
nounced, and the Senate passed the usual
resolves and adjourned. So, nothing was
done by either branch on that day.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

This new tangled religion is making
much trouble in the churches in England.
The order, it will be remembered, was
first started BY DR.. Pussy, BY making, Or
attempting to make, inroads into she then
present modes Of worship. He does not
appear to,neet with that rapid success that
Ronge does, though his followers daily in-
crease. That it is not very popular, APP
pears from the fact, that the parish church
Of St. George, London, recently had 1909
worshipers; and its Rector turning Pusey-
lite, the church has been shut up, and the
priest is reviled most bitterly.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Foreign Nevvs.~Arrival Of. Ship
Liberty.

We have received BY the above ship Liv.
errool dates to Dec. 18th. The British
Cabinet have resigned, and new Cabinet
is TO be formed with Lord John Russell at
its head. This news was unlocked for in
England, and fell like thunder-clap upon
the American people. In consequence Of
this, Parliament has been further prorogued,
and the Queen has entrusted Lord John
with the formation of new Cabinet. This
step was caused, it is asserted, by reason
OF differences oil opinion in the Cabinet, as
to the repeal Of the corn laws. Lord John
Russell will be Prime Minister in the new
Cabinet, and it is supposed Lord Palmers-
ton at the head of Foreign affairs. Lord
Mopeih will also be in the new Cabinet.
Lords John Russell and Mopeth are both
committed in favor Of the repeal of the
corn laws. In one point Of view, the new
Cabinet will be more unfriendly to us than
the old, on the Oregon question; in an 9TH
err. that Of international commerce, it will
be, as it is supposed, more favorably dis
posed. We will predict however, that the
corn laws nil not be repealed, and what will
be the policy Of the new cabinet on the
Oregon question, we do not say. The
most intense excitement prevails all over
England, and rumor is on tip toe, in the
United States. We have heard nothing
yet as 10 the reception Of the Presidents
message. All that remains for the United
States 10 do, is to retain her eqt,inimity,
take advantage Of all these events as they
arise, be always sensitive to national honor,
persevering in her dashes of policy, and
firm and untesrifee amidst the crumbling
Of cabinets, and the clash Of nations.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

COMMON ScHooLs-LAupApLs Exam-
PLE.-The school fund Of the State Of
Massachusetts amounts to $8lO,495. The
several towns raised by tax last year in aid
Of schools, 1916, 1856. The people Of this
State expend annually for the purposes Of
education, over one million dollars. The
amount raised in the towns last year. in
various ways, for common schools was over
one dollar for every man, woman and child
in the State. Will not the people of Iowa
learn their duty to their children, and to
posterity, in this !audable example2
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Election Of mae mbers Of the Llegis.
1nture..Mi8tAke Corrected.

Election Of me m hers Of the I1egis.
1ature.- Mistake Corrected.
The Hawkeye Of Thursday committed
an error which it is deemed important to
CORRECT immediately. The error consists
in the statement that the election Of the
members Of the Territorial Legislature
will take place on the the same day Of the
election Of Delegates to the Convention
that is to say, on the first Monday in April
next. We are informed by one of the
members from this county, that this is a
mistake-and that Il is provided that the
election Of the members 9th Legislature
shall take place on The first Monday in .au-
gust nert.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Virginia.

A move is now being made in the Leg
islature Of this State, to call State con-
vention to amend the constitution. The
committee have reported to the Legisla-
ture to this effect, basing the representa-
ton to the convention upon the present
system, which includes the negro pepula-
ton. The minority made counter report
as to the representation, insisting upon the
white basis as the only proper one.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

.ARREsrED.-W. II. Mitchell was ar
rested in New York, few days ago, for
robbing Mr.. McGregor, Philadelphia
merchant. After passing $500 note
which he got FROM McGregor, 10 broker
in Washington, he went to New York and
opened police Office. But the broker pur-
sued him, identified and caused him to be
arrested. The wicked are like the troub-
led sea.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Great Oregon Meeting.

!. The democracy Of Philadelphia held 4
tremendous meeting at the Museum On the
10th Of January. 1t is said the meeting,
for size, and enthusiasm, never was equal.
ed, except by the great Texas meeting held
a year ago. Mary speeches were made,
and the meeting closed with s.fhirteen
cheers for our title TO Oregon" Why could
we not get up similar one in Burlington?
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

The Kentucky Yeoman informs us, that
the Senate Of Kentucky has thus far gem
orally refused to grant divorces, and that
it instructed the committee on Religion to
report against all divorces which could
find remedy at law. The marriage COM
tract being civil contract, the Senate, or
some portion Of it, doubts the right Of the
legislature to annnl It without the consent
Of both parties. We hope the Legislature
Of Iowa will look little more at this sub.
ject, for upon looking over the proceed
ings Of the past legislatures, the business
OF divorce seems to have been considered
a wholesale business. We much doubt
the propriety Of divorcing by .the Legisla-
ture, except for the gravest reasons.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

Albert ]. Tirrell has written letter
to theeditor Of the Picayune, contradict
ing reports Of his attempted suicide, and
accompanied by certificate Of the Jailor,
that he has not been confined or watched
any more than other inmates Of the prison.
Tirrelli is charged, it will be recollected,
with cutting the throat Of Maria A. Bick-
ford in Boston, of which, in his letter, he
utterly denies his guilt.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

We learn from the New York Police
Gazette, that Thomas Brown who is be-
lieved to have murdered Miller and Leicy
Of Lee county. in May last, was arrested
in New York, on the l4th of last month,
and held as fugitive from justice on the
oath of Gen. Wilkes, one Of the editors
of the Gazette. Mr.. Bonney, Of great fame
in these parts, sent description Of Brown
to the editors of the Police Gazette. Wilkes,
therefore claims $500 from the Sheriff Of
Lee county, and Brown will be sent on
here 10 be tried for his life, and if convict
ed, to be hung.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Now York Dissector,

We have received the January number
Of this work, edited BY Henry H. Sher-
wood, NJ. D. The Dr.. appears to be on
his own hook, but succeeds in getting up
a first rate Quarterly, as it is filled with
very interesting and useful matter. Il
contains 56 pages, and is issued every
three months, at one dollar per year. We
think it will pay the purchaser.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

The weather is extremely mild, the sun
has been shining out sweetly for nearly a
week, the streets are becoming dry. and
the river clear with the exception Of small
pieces Of running ice which are nearly Of
. honsy-cemb consistency. In fine, it is
as pleasant a. are the mellow mornings Of
April. IS i's SIS
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

New INvENTIoN.-It is now made GER
tain that church bells of the best soiind can
be cast from steel. This improvement
will enable every church to be furnished
with a bell, as one Of steel can be furni> H.
ed very cheap.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Late from McXiCO..NeW RevOfu.
liOn.-.Gen. Paroles Triumph-


amt.
The various rumors about the new rev.
olution in Mexico have at length come TO
focus. President Herrera has been ex-
PEELED from the Throne, and Gen. Paredes.
at the head Of his army, and amidst the
shouts of that infatuated people. has made
his triumphal march into the city Of the
Montezumas. Thus, another revolution
has been effected--an other and new man
is at the head Of the nation; as truly die
tator supreme, as is the Autocrat of Ru-
STA. This confirms our conjectures. Par
edes enthroned Santa Anna, and then de-
throned him, and simultaneously enthroned
Herrera; and in less than year, has de-
thIo"sd that .ane Herrera, and declared
himself supreme arbiter, and Corernor IN
chief Of the Republic. We predict there
will be no war with the United States, bu,
that the question of Texas will be AMIGA
bly, adjusted. We shall see.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Company

The Chicago Democrat answers our in
quiry about this mock Bank as follows:
1--WE believe that bank never has and
never will exist, that has not, or will no,
cheat the community" ats bills consti-
tute more than one half the circulating me-
dunn in this part Of the country. Drafts
on New York can be purchased one per
cent cheaper than with most of the other
rag money that circulates here. 1t has al
ways, and now does, pay specie on its bills
at its counter in Milwaukee," Sc. We
would simply add, that the Legislature Of
Wisconsin is now devising the best means
Of winding up this Institutions, alledging
it to be corrupt, swindling concern.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
city Election.

The following is the result Of the late
City Elections
Mdyor-John L. Corse.
Aldermen Henry Moore, Silas A. Hud-
son, Lyman Cook, Luke Palmer, Richard
Wait. Harvey Ray.
Treasurr-William B. Remey.
Recorder-A. E. Harker.
.Mdrshal-Jeremsah White.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

JEWISH SABnArH.-Itis now going the
rounds in the papers, that the Jews are
hereafter to hold their Sabbath an our
Lords day-the change recently having
been determined upon BY some high fame.
tionaries Of that God smitten race,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

CAsstus M. CRAY This gentleman
is lecturing in New York on the subject
of slavery. One year ago last fail, he was
in the same city featuring on Tie sub ect Of
Clay. Which Cassius thinks the most els
evated subject we do not know.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Matters Of interest to Iowa.


A strenuous effort, in the shape Of petit
tions to Congress, are now making to OBJ
tain an appropriation for the removal Of
Instructions, in the Des Moines and Rock
river Rapids in the Mississippi. Petitions
are in circulation in this City and vicinity
for the purpose Of obtaining an united ex-
preston on this important subject. The
people Of Iowa are suffering immensely
and unless We speak out in body, the
evil will still remain Below we give q
copy Of the petition in circulation, having
received the same from O. S. X. Peck, ESQ.
who appears 10 be soul and all in the work.
Let every man from the Country, who
comes to this city BE- sure and put his
name on petition for this purpose before
he leaves.
To tie Ssnate and House Of Representa-
tiues Of tie Uniied States IN Congress rs
sembled. &f ss.3
Youa PETITIONERS inhabitants and legal
voters Of the respectfully ask OF
your honorable body to make an appro-
priation to remove the obstructions in the
Dss Moines and Rock River Rapids in the
Mississippi river. 's@7 W 'fi 1855;
Il is the opinion Of your petitioners that
the loss TO the sountry above these rapids
during the last season consequent upon
their distractions must have been nearly,
il not quite, equal to the cost Of removing
them. go sss fsqeh Is
.dnd yossr petitioners Dia pray, &C..
BuaEED.- A large woollen factory Al
CheckerviIle, N. Y. was totally consumed
by ere On the 10th ult. ssa sls@
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

Pis FAcroRr.-They have pin facto-
ry in Cabolville, Mass, which turns out
from each machine 240 pins per minute.
A machine also sticks them Oh paper at
the rate Of 1900 per minute.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

The Arn,y Of The United Siates.-The
whole force enrolled on the 18th Of No
yember was as as follows: M lt
Officers, 733; non. commissioned off,
cers and servants, musicians and artificers,
1883. In all, 1916 men.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
Sierra Leone.


The last news from this place, British
colony on the coast Of Africa, comes down
to the 5oth Of August last. During the
year ending in May l845, there were
sixty-seven vessels captured, on board Of
which there were 5000 slaves. Five Of
these vessels were destroyed, the rest
were condemned. The most horrid BUTCH
cries have been perpetrated by some tribes
upon others, in some cases as many as
FIVE thousand being slain. As soon as
one tribe succeed in overthrowing an 9TH
er, the victor seizes all he can Of the con-
quered, and brings them into the slave
market, and there sells them. If these
barbarous tribes could once be enlightened
and christianized, there would be an end of
the Africsn slave trade. ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

There has been shipped from Galena,
during the past year, five million five hun
dred and eishty-six thousands pounds o.
lead-a little cold lead that.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

INDIANA STATE DEnr.-This State has
sold the Erie and Wabash canal to her
bond holders for about $6,OO0,cOO, one
half of her whole debt.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

TELEGRAPHic 1MpRovEMENrs.-
Baltimore American says, s,enographic
system has been prepared, and will soon
be put in use on Telegraphic lines, BY
which communications can be made as fast
as rapid orator can speak. When lire
Of communication shall be extended be.
tween here and Washington, we shall be
able to read the speeches made in Con.
gress as they are delivered.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

Below we give a copy Of a resolution
introduced into the House by our Dele
gate, en- the 18th Of January. This move
will be matter Of interest to those persons
who were so unfortunate as to lose their
money. We ares informed, that a large
amount Of money was deposited with. Mr..
Ross by individuals to purchase lands with;
but that Mr.. Ross dying suddenly, no
land was ever purchased by him or his
executors or administrators, and that no
trace Of the money conld ever afterwards
be found. This must fall heavily upon those
individuals who deposited the money, as
it is evident from the statement Of the case
we have received. that the Government is
neitherleeally nor equisably bound to re-
fund it. Legally the case comes under that
head, where the individuals ought, pre-
vious to depositing money with Mr.. Ross,
to have ascertained his powers to receive
it. The Government employed him for a
special purpose, and ought to be bound for
his acts within the pale of his proper du-
ties, and no farther. Consequently when
those persons deposited money with Mr..
Ross, it was their duty to inquire into his
authority to receive it. Therefore, if they
have lost by their own neglect, equity
would say they must meet the loss, and
not the Government. 1t is hard case, to
be sure, and we very much doubt whether
the representatives Of MIR. Ross, or some
body else, are not guilty of aiding and abet-
ting in the rascality.
8 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the
Treasury be requested to communicate to
this House whatever information he NAV
be in possession Of, touching the manner
and circumstances under which certain
sums of money were deposited with the
late register OF the land office, Ross, will
liam) at Fairfield, Iowa, for the purchase
of public lands, and il he be not in possess
sion Of such information, that he direct the
present register and receiver al Fairfield, to
collect and transmit the same and also to
report on the case; and further, whether
or not in his opinion, the persons thus de-
posting their money have not an equitable
claim on the United States to refund it. or
allow them to enter a quantity of public
land, at 81 % per acre, equivalent there
to. u ees7a eN III ss
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07
The new constitution Of Missouri di

The new constitution Of Missouri dis
qualities any person who shall fight duel,
OF who shall in any way aid or abet in a
duel, for holding any civil Office in the
State thereafter. It also makes it incum .
bent on the Legislature to make laws pro-
viding for the support Of any widow and
orphans Of one slain in duel, from the
property Of the survivor. This indicates
a progress in civilization. A
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

The Many Of the o. S-The number
and class of vessels IN the Naval service
ON the lst day Of October, is stated by the
Secretary az follows. 81. 4ssas -
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

PEyssYLvAxIA.-The interest on the
funded debt Of this State, and on, AZ ne
other liabilities Of The States were prompt
" paid during the hast year. The State
Treasures report contains estimates to
meet them all for the present year. This
looks we'll Is siss - - ~
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

The whole area of the earth's surface is
6O,734,34l square miles, and It's popnla-
ton 825, 100000,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

There i . Magnetic Telegraph located
between Harrisburgh and Lancaster. The
line between Lancaster ard Philadelphia
is soon 10 be completed.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

DEMOCRATIC CoSvENTloN.--The dem
ocrats Of Pa. will hold convention on the
4th of March to nominate canal commits
sioner.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

John J. Crittenden is having his horse
shod for the Presidential race ground in
l848. Has Henry consented to that, John?
The public debt of Maryland, bearing
interest, is not but few dollars short of
twelve millions ofdollafs.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

BuaEED.- A large woollen factory Al
Checkerville, N. Y. was totally consumed
BY ere On the 10th ult. sse srs9
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-07

q ~, that ia man speaks German nat.
urally. i Is natural for him to speak Emo.
ish The mother tongue will take pr...
eedcoce. t
The Hawkeye takes the ground in sub.
siance. that constitution ought to be
- framed, that It would never need 10 be
amended. Here shines out the Lat;fud !.
ssSsaism Of federalism. What thev con.
tend Tor is an indiarubber constitution
and hat shall be 20 indefinite that il will
justify any construction whatever. On the
sther had, the democracy, in fact the peo-
pie, wish, when power is about to be
- Up over them, 10 have the preroga-
6sss Of that power definitely defined.
ahey esk taat the line shall be drawn, 90
d. they can see when their rights are en-
esaacssa upon. and when the government.
ssss,sss authority hat The people have moi
dslagssd. The Hawkeye moreover goes
q fr leoss indefinite constitution, such
= see = viii justify BY the doctrine Of con-
s1rpcaiap, any assunption Of power what
eSer.s n fas, we night y well have NO
sssslaulion, but suffer the arbitrary will
e - Legislature, whether for veal or for