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Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
Latest news from South America.

We have news from Montevideo down
to 18th Of November last. Up to that time.
the blockade Of Buenos Ayres and all the
ports of the Banda Oriental, occupied by
Gen'l. Oribe's troops, was strictly prosecnt-
ed by the English and French. The brig
Amazon. which brought the news obtained
cargo Of hides, but not without much diff
ficulty. Up to the 10Th Of Nov. the Eng
lish and French had been unable to make
any progress, and it was thought they
would not be able to, unless they could
get supply Of cavalry. 1t ID said that
Rosas. who u President Of the Argentine
Republic, viii take good care that they get
no horses. The natives seem determined
to hold out against this unrighteous inva-
sion of their liberties by these two heart
less nations. It is rumored that the COM
bined forces Of England and France cant
succeed, without resorting to brides upon
the subaltern officers, which they will not
hesitate to resort to.
Our opinion is, that the blockade will
succeed, and that Rosas and his party will
be overthrown, and that henceforth, South
America will be wholly controlled by the
Monarchies Of Europe. This will certain.
y be the case, unless the United States in
terfere, and we see no signs Of it now.
! The wing party in this country, and the
Calhoun faction, are in favor Of allowing
this Monarchical interference on the CONT
nen: Of America, and as it would promote
the interests Of Monarchies, why should
they not adopt, and always hereafter carry
tut The policy9 Deeply IS we lament the
apath, o.sthis subject on the part Of the
United States, weare forced TO believe that
the European syste..n Of balance of power.
add dictaiorship, will he- eafter Be part q
The future history Of South Al2erical
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
nsrnens- -crat Caravan started for Oregon.


We have been informed by gentleman
who visited Nauvoo, on Friday Of last
week, that great caravan Of Mormons
were crossing the river at Montrose, on
Saturday. consisting Of some two hundred
wagons, on their way to the far ,csst. The
whole army mustered some two thousand
strong, and were well armed and provis-
Toned, and seeded, ready to sow and plant
atthe FIRST eligible place in Oregon. 1t is
their intention to prepare the way for their
brethren, and 10 raise provisions, so that
those emigrating afterwards, may not be
obliged to carry % much with them. An
other party, It is said, will depart about the
first Of March. Il i surely matter Of
intssseto watch the movements Of this pc
culiar people. hat will Be- their end, Or
whist thsy win snount hereafter, VI lies
concealed in the misteries Of the future.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
SeIaps.

The Legislature Of Pennsylvania has
passed resolutions demonstrating against
any alteration BY the present Congress Of
the present postage law. New York has
done the same.
There was destructive FIRE at Phila-
delphia on the 10th ult., which consumed
property to the amount Of $4,000.
The Bangor (Me.) Democrat says or
ders have been received at St. Johns, New
Brunswick, from the home government, to
have the forts in that Province examined
and put in strong state Of defence. and
that battalion Of rifle brigade are to be re-
moved from Halifax to st. Johns.
The number Of undergraduates now in
| the Dickinson College, Pa, are l47. The
Rev. Robert Emory, A. M, is its Presi-
dent.
The Philadelphia Sentinel informs us
that the Hon. Lewis Cass was to deliver q
lecture in that city on the 25th ult. at the
Musical Fund Hall, for the benefit ofths
poor.
Mr.. Buchanan was to give grand ball
at Carusi's Saloon, in Washington, on the
23d ult.
The Belle Zane had on board when she
sunk, n mail bags. They will probably
prove total loss.
The Ohio River had feet of water at
Pittsburg on the 10th Of January.
The schooner VIM. Walker, bound from
Boston to St. Andrews, was lately wreck
ed: whole crew and passengers lost.
The Senate Of the United States have re-
jected the nomination of Judge Woodward.
Green M. Caldwell is the Democratic
candidate for Gov. in North Caroline.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
A JuecLsa..-A London correspondent

A JuccLsa..-A London correspondent
Of the Boston Atlas says that NJ Phillip
celebrated juggler, is about to visit the y
States; and he gives this account of one q
his feats:-"He stands on . table, under
which the spectators can see during &c
performance, takes common table-clsts'
which he wraps round him apron fashion
for moment, and on remov ing it sxh'tsS
globes Of gold fish, geese, tnrke -, dnck''
and fowls in abundance. No one > No!
him, and how the feat is per formed = Ju'
now the wonder Of London.
Exchange RspS'
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14

The last Police Gazette informs us, that
Tom Brown, arrested in New York as the
murderer Of Miller and Leicy, has been
discharged by Justice Drinker. For what
reason discharged, the Gazette does not
say, though we suppose for want of sufi-
cient proof to indemnity him on the examin-
alton.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14

There have beentwonew cotton factories
lately erected in North Carolina. Thecot
ton manufacturers all over the country are
beginning to see that they can campete with
all the world without that protection here
totore asked for.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
Des sIoines County Democratic
Convention.

The several Townships Of Des Nome,
County arc hereby requested BY tire Demo.
cratic Ce.,tral Committee to send their re.
specsise quotas Of Delegates to the De.
floiscs County Democratic Convention, t.
Be holden at the city Of Burlington, on tn.
i4lh ef March next, at ten o'clock, A. M.
!" ssscdcssdidates for delegates tothe Con
vention h form State C.,n,titution. TIL,
Committee weald most respectfully recon-
'nend . prompt attention to the call, and I
spirited turn QUITO said Convention.
by order of Committee.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14

In our advertising columns viii be foun
. long list Of the enterprising Merchants
Of Philadelphia, with their respective 10
calities and the articlesin which they deal
Il win Be seen that they offer for sale their
respective merchandise s. q prices and OF
terms which cannot iailto prove satisfaeto'
ry." That il al our merchants can ask
Il would be well, therefore, t. examine the
advertisement, and rive those Philadelphia
merchants cali he spring. They ere
deeyminsd mt T. - outdone.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
More OF Mexico, France, Spain,
and England.

The subjoined letter, written at Havana,
(Cuba,) on the third ul,imo, contains
more Of the rumors which have reached
this country through various channels.
The writer, who is a gentleman Of obser-
walton, speculates still more upon the state
Of affairs, and gives additional importance
to the rumors:--Phl. u. s. GAG.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14

Tho steamboat g Old Hickory " recently
sunk with Henry Clay on board. Henry
ought to hays known that "Old Hickory"
would mot have consented to be ridden By
him.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
Havana, Jan. 3, 1916.

Dear Sr:-I have heard numerous ru-.
mors that are floating about in this city,
and will give you few Of them: there is
no doubt some grand scheme is going for
ward among the European courts. One
Of the rumors is, that one Of the sons Of
the King Of France is to marry the Infanta
Of Spain, and take possession Of Mexico
and give it back to Spain. The court OF
Madrid will appoint the son of Louis Phil
lippe Regent Of Mexico. There appears
some truth in this rumor, as we have large
Spanish fleet in the harbor, and large
French fleet is expected here to act in
concert with the Spanish. England will
have large number Of ships of war to
cruize in the Gulf Of Mexico.
What share Of the spoil England is to
receive for her share, Madam Rumnr does
not say, but only hints at Upper Calilornia
or the eastern half of Cuba, say to the lon-
gitude Of 78, as this part Of the island will
be nearer her possessions. The Court Of
Madrid does not like the idea of giving
England foothold in Cuba, as from this
island Spain derives nearly all her revenue,
and she knows full " ell that if England
once raises the cross Of St. George in Gu
ba, the whole island is lost to her, and in
lieu of this will offer to Victoria Porto
Rico.
Santa Anna is here, and is deep poll
tician; he is no doubt trying to effect rev.
olution in Mexico through the army, by
working on their feelings against the U.
States for annexing Texas. As Santa An
ma is in the power Of the Spanish Govern
ment, he wishes to make il appear that he
is in favor Of giving up Mexico to Spain;
he is in correspondence with all the Cen
erals Of Mexico, as he receives several
large packages BY every steam packet from
Vera Cruz.
Santa Anna you will find is to lead the
European diplomatists on the wrong scent;
his object will be to throw Mexico into the
arms Of the United States, just at the time
the European powers have all things ar
ranged: this he no doubt thinks will cause
q war between France and Spain, in which
England must take part with Spain.
Yon will see that Spain, in her stupidity,
will lose the Island Of Cuba. as the Cubi-
ans only want pretext to declare them
selves Independent and have the Republic
Of Cuba. Uncle Sam will no doubt have
an efficient Navy to keep off few hard
knocks.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14
DE110C8ATlC TOvVNsHIP MEET-

The Central Committee of the
County Of Des Moines recommend,
that the Democratic Electors Of the
several Townships in said County
h,:d meetings It the usual places 81
E1Iing Elections in their respective
Townships, on Saturday the TIN day
q March next, Tor the purpose Of
selecting Delegates to meet in Bur
ington, in County Convention, on
Saturday the l4th day Of March
next, to select candidates for Dele
gates 10 the Convention to form a
State Constitution, to be voted for
q the approaching April election.
by order Of the General Central
Democratic Com. Of Des Moines
Co.nty.
Feb. Ia, 1916.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1846-02-14

ciples and sacrifice the leading features oil
great charter for the government of a
great State which is destined soon to en-
brace hundreds OF thousands and ultimate
~ millions Of peoples within its borders?
Again: what ridiculous variety Of child
ish conceils, absurd whims and gross in
consisiencies we should present to half
laughing, half pitying world ~ total SOM
merset in all our views, policy and prin-
ciples, in case we should abandon the car
dinal features marked out in the old con-
stilution! 1t is far from the design Of this
communication to be even in the slightest
degree dictatorial in spirit; and it is equal
~ distant from the purpose Of the writer 10
point to the adoption, in e1tenso details,
language, and all, Of the old Constitution,
bu the woald respectfully suggest, whether
the foregoing imperfect view Of some Of
the circumstances connected with the mat.
ter do not warrant, and make it the duty
Of democrats to see that the candidates for
Delegates are men Of the right stamp, and
men who, like themselves, are prepared at
all times and in all situations, to vote on TIE
Jackson side Of all questions.
1t can scarcely be necessary, among 1
people SO intelligent as the citizens Of this
Territory generally, to attempt to enforce
the importance Of such question as that
Of State government. All see at glance,
that it proposes an entire revolution in
our democratic policy-that though this
change is 10 be made BY means Of Con-
stltution formed n the short space ola few
weeks, yet it is 10 last for gears and per-
haps for centuries. Prudence then will
naturally control the action Of every man
in such an emergsncy-and in casting his
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
JOB PRINTING.
To all COncSrnod.

We would call the attention of some OF our
Subscribers, and especially certain Post Mas
tiers, to The following reasonable, and well SET
lied rules Of Law in relation to publishers, 20
the patrons of newspapers.
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.
l. Subscribers who do not give cypress no
fice 10 The contrary, considered as wishing
to continue their subscriptions.
3 If subscribers order the dscontinuance Of
their papers, the publishers may continue TO
send them Till all a.rearages are paid.
g. If subscribers neglect or refuse 10 take
,heir papers from the offices 10 which they are
directed, they are held responsible till they
have settled their bill, and ordered their papers
discontinued.
T. II subscribers remove 10 other places with
out informing the publishers, and their paper is
sent TO The former direction, they are held re-
sponsible.
5. The courts have decided that refusing 10
take newspaper or periodical from the office,
or removing and leaving it uncalled for, is 'prl-
ma facie" evidence of intentional fraud.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
Isaac Barrow.

A remarkable circumstance is recorded OF
the renowned Theologian and Mathematician
of the seventeenth century, Barrow, which de-
serves TO be brought again to our remembrance.
When Barrow presented himself with others
for examination as a candidate for the ministry,
according to the established Church in Eng
land-ihe old prela,e, whose eye had become
somewhat dim, and whose natural strength by
reason Of advancing years, had abated, proceed
ed to satisfy himself in summary way, of the
candidates qualifications, by addressing in turn
to each one three test questions. Commencing
with the first he asked, "Quod est fdeS ?" to
which each answered in turn. Barrow stood
last, and when the Bishop addressed to him the
question, Quod est fdes,' he received the i'm
mediate and prompt reply" QuOd non oides y
The Bishop was scholar, although age had
somewhat benumbed his energy. Onreceiving
this answer, he raised himself in his chair, and
looking whence The answer proceeded, gave
vent TO this satisfaction in this exclamation,
/" EGcellente ~ He then commenced his Sec
ond round, inlerrogaling each in turn, as before
:" Quod est spes ?" TO which Barrow as promp'-
y replied, "Nondum res " "Bene, bene, er-
cellentius" rejoined The gralifed Bishop, and
proceeded 10 his last question Quod est carl
tas?" From the others he received various re-
plies, but when Barrow was addressed, he an
swered !" All. magister, id est paucitas.' "Er-
ceAentissime !" shouted the good old man, una
bic TO suppress his deligh', "aat Erasmus est
aat dia6oius "--Puritan.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04

The bridegroom that was to have been soon
after made his appearance, putting and blow
ing. What he said and wha, he did, on behold
ing his rival, and became acquainted with the
condition of affairs, was really lragi-comical.
The story of the subpoena shortly after leak
ed out, and has created so much amusement,
tha, the poor fellow declares he will sue for
$4,000 damages. for subpenaing him as a
witness in case he knew nothing about. and
by which he lost wife. II will be novel
suit indeed, if he should Go so.-NoQh's Ueck-
u Messenger.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
Curious Discovery of an Ancient
bible.

copy OF the frs, complete edition Of the
English Bible, printed by Myles Coverdale,
bearing the date 1885, was accidentally dis
covered few days since in the false bottom of
an old oak chest, at Holkham Hail. Norfolk,
the seat Of the Earl of Leicester There are
numerous imperfect copies of this edition of
The Holy Scriptures in existence, two being
deposited in the library of the British Museum,
one in the BodIeian Library a, Oxford, one in
the Cambridge University Library, and in fact
most of our grea, libraries and public insllu-
tions, as well as many private individuals, pos
sessing the volume. The above book is the
most valuable specimen of Myles Covesdale's
labours hitherto brough, TO light, being in every
respect perfect, whereas all the other volumes
enumerated are deficient Of many leaves, both
at the beginning and the end. During the re-.
ligious prosecutions in the reign of Queen Ma,
ry, the proof of the possession Of the Bible sub
jec,ing the parties TO the consequences Of an
accusation of heresy, most Of the copies Of the
impression were buried, which accounts for the
discrepancy, the humidity of the soil having
destroyed considerable portion OF the leaves.
The noble proprietor of Holkham has had the
book appropriately bound and enclosed in an
oaken box, and it now graces the shelves of his
magnificent library. Some idea may be formed
Of the estimation IN which the photographed
treasure is held, from the circumstance Of a
London bookseller having offered to purchase
il for the sum OF .f500-London Record.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
From the New York Tribune
The Seducer.

The of Cain
Rest on his head who pierced thy innocent breast
And scared the angel soul that was lis earthly guest
lShELBI.
Av, would had Pen Of Fire, 10 write
In furrows hot, The scorchng curse of Cain
Upon thy brow, thou slave Of base delight
Who dar's, defile fair Woman's soul with stain
No one should kill thee, bul before The sight
OF all The World Thy branded shame shoul'
glow;
And every heart would own the sentence right
That thus should mark 10 Innocence her Zoe
Thou shouId'st be known where'er thy face wa
seen,
A coward Hypocrite Liar mean;
A .neaking Thief, who from affection stole
The gem entrusted by her loving soul;
A Judas Murderer OF thy iruest friend;
For all these in thy name, Seducer, blend
HUGH BRlDGESSON.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
No. So

self handsomely during cannonade aud bonn
bardmenl Of l60 hours. But the pleasure is al.
loyed with profound regret at The loss of it, he
roic and lndomiiabie commander, Maj Brnwh,
who died To day from the elIec, of SHE'LL
His loss would be severe one ,o the service,
at any time, but TO the army under my orders,
IL is indeed irreparable. One officer and ou,
no;, commissioned officer killed, and ten men
wounded, comprise all the casualties incident
10 This severe bOmba rdmenl.
| inadvertently omitted 10 mention the cap
ture Of large number Of pack mules left in the
Mexican camp. | am, sir, very respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
Il. TAYLOR,
The ADJUTANT GENERAL of the Army,
Washington, ID. C..
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
CamphOr.

The camphor laurel grows in great abund-
ance and TO very considerable size in the for
es,s of Japan. |, is no. uncommon in green
houses in England Every part OF The tree
smells strongly of camphor, which is obtained
from the trunk, branches and roots, by dlstilla-
zion. They are Gu, down inio small pieces,
and put into still with quantity of water---
After the water has been kept boiling forty
eight hours, the campbor is found Ito adhere 10
straw, with which the head of The kettle is
lined In This state il is imported by the Dutch,
aud is called crude csmphor Il is purified by
a second subimaion. .-Sci. Amer.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
How their Names arc Pronounced.

A correspondent Of the S. Louis Reveille
says" AS the names of the following Spanish
officers, are likely, at the present juncture Of
affairs, to be frequently in the mouths of our
citizens for the satisfaction of those not already
informed as to the correct pronunciation Of
them, subjoin The following:
Generals Arista, Ampudia, Mejia, and Ca
males, Colonels Carasco and Cara5ajal, are
pronounced by Spaniards, as nearly as possI-
BILE, as follows: A rees-ta, Am-pOo-din, Ma-hee-a,
Co-aa-les, Ca-raS-co, Cara ra-vu-hal---the vowel
a, in each instance, having the sound Of that
letter in the English word far. The becomes
h, the b, ".
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
TWO DAYS LATER.

1'Own Of Bar,td about TO be Auackrd A Com
bihed Movement against Natamoras-A Almoats
recalled.
We have intelligence two days later from the
Army of Occupation, and several days lares
from Mexico The dates from General Tay-
lor's camp are to the l6'h. A detachmen, rs
1000 men, under Col. Wilson, has been sent tc,
attack Mexican town called Barita, and stu
aled on the Rio Grande. General Taylor was
about 10 cross the river 10 attack Matamoras.
He will be aided in this effort by Com Con-
ners boats and men. Almon,e has been re-
called by the Mexicans as Minister to France.
No Mexicans had been seen for some days be-
tween Point Isabel and the camp on The Rio
Grande. The yellow fever had broken out at
Vera Cruz.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-06-04
A Rich Scene.

The following rich scene recently occurred
IN one OF our courts ofjustice, between the Judge
and Dutch witness all the way from Ro,ter-
dam.
Judge What's your native language.
Witness pc no native; Is Dootchman.
J. What's your mother-tongue
W. o, fader say she be all tongue.
J. lin an irritable lone.) What language did
YOU firs, learn! What language did you speak
an the cradlel
W. did not speak no language in te cradle
al all only cried IN DoOtch
Then there was general laugh, in which
the judge, jury and audience jolEed. The viii
ness was interroga,ed no farther about bis ma
tive language e---N. o. Picayune.