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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
Improve ment of the Des Moines,

All we wish to say in reply to the wri-
ter of the editorial in the last Gazette
abou. the late appropriation is. that we
feel as strong desire as he can. but not
probably for the same reason. tina, the
Des Moines Valley should have all the
alternate sections that have been donated
TO it in the late law. But we rely upon
the law and the Testimony. From the
extracts we have already given from the
Distribution law, which say all grants of
land 10 Iowa while a Territory shall be
included in the $780, 900 acres granted by
,ha, law when she becomes State, we
can come 10 no other conclusion than that
the late donation to the Des Moines Val.
ley must come under the rule established
by Congress in ls4l. The law is posi-.
tive and explicit on the subject. and until
an Iowa Legislature can obtain from Con-
g,ess as positive and explicit an assurance
By law, that these alternate sections do.
mated TO the Des Moines Valley are not
included in the half million of acres given
to the State, they never will take the re-
sponsibility Of acceding to the conditions
laid down in the law of last session, for
fear they would wrong the State in SO do
ing. Our hope is that we may get ener-
getic men in Congress who will make
such representation of this subject as
will secure the passage of a supplements
ry explanatory act, which will yet secure
to the Des Moines Valley the Donation
already made, irrespective of the 100000
acres. But as il now stands, il is all ar
ran. humbug to attempt to make capital
for Gen. Dodge, out Of the matter.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
Thorn as Mcknight.

Our correspondents from the north
confirm the cheering idea that Thomas
Mcknight will bea. Briggs for Governor
in his own region of country. If the
south and the centre would support the
best man, one who is well aud favorably
known. and one who is fully competent
for the office, they cannot do better than
TO vote for Mcknight. Democrats can.
not object 10 him. He was bosom friend
Of the late Senator Linn of Missouri. He
was appointed by Mr. Van Buren, TO the
Land Office. and retained his place until
removed by Polk. The Settlers up north
all love him and we think there is fair
prospect Of his success. Save US from
such Governor as Briggs will make.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
What they think of Him at Home.

We copy the following from the Bruins
wick (Me.) Forester. 1t shows the
opinion entertained Of the present editor
of the Gazette, where he was best known.
A man that will continue to be the Agent
of Swndlers. after he has been warned
tina. his employers have been unanimous
Iy indicted by, an enlightened Grand Jury
of New York city as such. gives very
LILLE evidence Of such reformation as is
hoped for by the Maine Forester. We
give the paragraph jus. as we find it, itai'
les and alI:-
rWe learn tina. Samuel r. Thurs.
ton, Esq. has uery uacere11on'ousty lei.
us for Iowa, without even budding has
friends adeu. Little sorrow seems to be
manifested at his departure. We hope he
will find the state of society. where he
has gone, less contrasting with his own
character, or rather that he may find soc.
ETY. as it should be, and conform himself
to il, and thus be the loved instead of the
hated OF society; blessing instead Of a
curse to hissrace.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22

As full answer to the correspondent
"R." of the Gazette, we would say that
some wag must have been endeavoring to
whisper blarney in his ear, if his ques-
lions to US are at all well grounded or
sincere. We shall be more candid than
the candidates to whom questions were
proposed by "a Democrat" last week,
but which yet remain unanswered. We
answer, first, that the Wings throughout
the county were consulted and that Mes.
srs Browning, Fullenwder, Hebard,
Blair, Bowie and Holland, came out in
dependent candidates at the solicitation
Of the people in all parts Of the county,
and that no Wing ticket was concocted in
the way indicated by ar" There was
no difficulty about Messrs Posilewat and
Bowie, such as r. in.imates, at ALL
And as to our Directing TO Mr. P. on the
grounds "R." states, we utterly deny it;
and we moreover assert, most emph ATTIC
ally, that the man who says we did, is a
liar. Mr. ar" will please notify his in
forman, Of our statement in regard 10 this
"smaH potatoe" affair.
Mr. Poslle wait will state If called upon
that the whole story is fabrication, got
up to try TO prejudice the numerous
friends of Mr. P. and the Catholics. And
although the religion Of Mr. P. or his bus
mess Of disabling have, in our estimation
nothing to do with his qualifications for
Office we believe the correspondent of the
Gazette would have been the first TO abuse
Mr. p. had he been candidate OH these
very grounds. We learn that the article
in the Gazette abusing Mr. P. was writer
by certain 'carminitiue' m. d. candidat
who offered 10 cure sour gripes" and Y
will say to him tina, if he had no mfe
policy than TO abuse Mr. Postlewait ma
the Catholics under the hypocritical arp
of sympathy for him and them, he Will
find his pole too short for the persim
in this Election.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
First IL ate.

They seem to have all the tag, rag and
bobtail Of the Tyler clique as leaders in
the loco foco party in this Territory. All
eemember "Delusion" Smith the great
unbound Of Mr. Polk; him who was ap-
pointed kind of travelling minister by
Pres. Tyler. and who Mr. Polk wanted
10 put out of Office. br. couldn't find him.
Well, this same "Delusion" Smith took
up his quarters some months since in Van
Buren, county and has been received with
open arms by the so-caled Democratic
party Of that region, as a leader and kind
Of dictator among them. Those who
knew his sentiments in New York, both
political and religious, are no, surprised
that he should be found supporting such a
man as Cutler, the loco foco candidate for
Secretary Of State, who is notorious Alb
Der Kneeland Atheist, if we have been
rightly informed. Then there is our own
Rorer, another Tyler man. He. too, has
recently been adopted into he Democrat.
10 family, and has already become their
principal leader in this county and the
particular friend Of the Dodge clique
Who would have thought it. Great ia
cob. what is the Democracy coming ,ol
Men are known by the company ,heykeep
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
Democrats with Wing Principles

l, canno, be disguised that large nun.
Der Of democrats cling to the very princi-
Piles which belong avowedly to the whig
party. Farmers see that by the establish.
menl of we'll regulated Bank, they might
obtain better prices for their produce, and
that by encouraging American labor they
foster a reliable Home Market for their
produce, They see too the necessity of
improving our western rivers by an ap-
preparation from the General Govern
ment, so that the navigation may be free
and unobstructed. These three vastly
important measures-a sound>currency-
protection to Home Labor and internal
mprovements-are three of the chief
principles of The Wings, which they will
never give up. Hundreds Of good demo-
Gratis believe in the utility of the same
principles, and how any such can vote for
men. who go against these principles, as
do the loco foco canddates-Slate, Con-
gressional, County, and all-wa cannot
well see. We cannot believe they will
be so inconsistent until we know tina,
they have voted against the Independent
Candidates.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
The War News.

Notwithstanding we are so near the
election. We have given up great portion
OF our inside to the detailed accounts OF
the late victories of Gen. Taylor. 1t will
be seen that the terms of capiiulation to
the Mexicans were very liberal. During
the eight weeks armisiice Gen. Taylor
will probably concentrate his whole force
and be prepared for still greater battle,
unless cur government coun,eracts his
movements.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22

Louisa County.-At mass meeting
at Wapello. on Friday last. FRANCIS
SPRINGER, Esq. was nominated as can
didate to represent the Senatorial District
of Washington and Louisa coun,ies.-
WRIGHT WILLIAMS was also nominated
to represent Louisa county. Mr. Spring
er is well and favorably known as strict
ly moral man, good citizen and talent
ed lawyer land the District may well com,
nit its interests in the Legislature 10 his
care. Mr. Williams is farmer of ack-
nowledged intelligence and ability and we
trust that none will assume the RESPONSE
blity of marring the election Of either
AT such crisis, concession, compromise
and harmony should be the predominant
feeling. Every thing for the cause, moth
ing for men, should be the waichword.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
The Gazette says that Briggs, The de-

The Gazette says that Briggs, The dem
ocra,ic candidate for Governor was Sher-
if of Muskingum county, Ohio. for Sc.
ven years previous TO his coming to Iowa.
How is this! Is he renegade Wing al
so. as wei as Letter! He must have been
a whig if he was Sheriff of Muskingum,
for they never elec.. any other sort Of
folks there. How is it, Mr. "Agenl!"-
Whatever he was his want Of suitable ca.
pacity units him for the responsible place
of Governor Of Iowa. The people know
Mcknight, the Wing candidate, and in.
tend to supper. him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
Taxes. Taxes. Taxes.

The burdensome taxes under which the
people labor. cry loudly for reform. Lo
co. foco legislation always has and always
will burden the people with taxes. Wing
legislation. on the other hand, always has
and always will do all it can in promoting
economy; and this should be one reason
for voting for the Independent candidates
who all go for reducing the taxes.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22

The name of President Polk is as obi
Gus as Tyler's ever was. Next TO Tyler
the u. States have never had such pu.
sillanimous President. He betrayed his
friends on the Oregon question and com .
pletely backed out from his first position.
He has sacrificed the industry of his own
country to please the British. He has
done all he could to destroy the prosperi-
ty Of the west, by vetoing the River and
Harbor Bill. He has repudiated an hon
est debt by vetoing the French Spoliation
Bill. He has exhibited most disgrace
full want of Craftsmanship, in first getting
the country into war with Mexico, then
asking for ten millions Of money and fifty
thousand volunteers to conquer peace,
and after he had got these, he begged
Congress for two millions more to buu a
peace or bribe Santa Anna, with whom
he was in correspondence. He has by
this war brought the nation in debt so tina,
1t now reaches near one hundred millions
of dollars. His Sub Treasury scheme, or
one kind of money for office holders (gold
and silver and another for the people
(bank rags,) is another ruinous measure
which he delights in and which, like our
State Constitution. had been twice con-
demned by the people. All these things
make Polk deservedly odous. Voters Of
Iowa, remember tina, by voting for loco
focos on Monday next. you virtually vote
for this same odious James X. Polk
Think of it. Think of your responsible
ty. Think of the good Of your country.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
Hcny County Wing Ticket.

GIVE wish our friends at the various
County Seats would make special efforts
to send in full and accurate returns to our
address, as soon as possible after the cleo.
ton.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22

The Gazette says nothing abou, the
great Revolution in Maine. That State
has gone over TO the Wings, sure. Tha.
Wah New Hampshire whig, is breaking
jnso loco loco calculations amazingly.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22

We hear rumor from the boushern
counliessof Ohio which states las Davy
Todd was used up in the Buceye State
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
T h at p e d g e .

The Gazette has an apologize article
for the action of the late loco toco Con-
venlion in this place on accoun, Of their
requiring pledge of those candidates for
the Legislature who should receive the
nomination of that Convention that if
elected they would vote for Gen. DODGE
for U. S. Senator. The editor triumph
an,ly ssks "Have not the people a right
to know the preferences Of those who as
pire to sea. in the Legislature in SO i'm.
portan, matter as the election Of U. S.
Senator!" Does the editor Of the Gazette
pretend to compare that Convention to a
fair representation Of the People or Of the
Democracy of this County? 1t seems he
does by the question we have above quot
ed. Is j. possible? How were the Dem.
ocrats in Yellow Spring Township rep
resented in that Convention? All know
it was by one man, and he resident OF
Burlington. How were the Democrats
in Pleasan. Grove Township represented!
Had The people in tina, Township any
voice in sending Delegates to that Con-
veniion! We say, no. John ID. Wright
and another democrat, together with a
good wing, were the only persons who
attended the primary meeting. The whig
acted as secretary of the meeting and of
course j. d. Wright had it all his own
way. He is candidate for Senator. We
need enumerate no more instances to
show the farcical character of that Con.
venlion and that it was far from speaking
the sentiments of 1.-THE PEOPLE," either
in the nominations that it made or the
pledges ii required from its nominees -
We say, then, that the pledge which the
Convention required was not the act of
the people, neither were their nominations
the act of the people. Voters will sho W
on next Monday that they are not to be
made the tools of any such humbug
movement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
III u mn b u 2 .

Does the editor of the Gazette think the
people TO be fools! One would suppose
he does from reading an article OF his
headed" Good News for Farmers" &c. In
that article he tells the farmers that pro-
duce OF all kinds has met with an astonsh-
ing rise, and he attributes it all to the Tariff
Bill passed by the last Congress! Now
the Farmers know if he does not, that the
Tariff of ls46 is no, to 60 into operation
until December; and more than this, they
know ,ha, the American Tariff has had
no agency in raising these prices. if they
are so astonishingly high as he intimases.
They know that the British duties were
reduced long before our last Tariff was
enacted, so as 10 admit American Produce
on better terms than formerly. and that
the same foreign demand wonld have ex-
listed, whatever may have been the policy
of our government. They know also that
there was greater rise in the markets
las, year at this time, than there is al pre-.
sent. Wba, is worse for the editor, when
the farmer comes in with his Wheat he
ascer,ains that the rise "isn't thar. and
that wheat is down so low tina, he finds il
hard to get 35 cents in cash for it.
IL the obstacles in the Rapids were re-
moved, our farmers and merchants might
take advantage of the fuctuaion in the
ST Louis markets; bu. as it is. by the time
the news Of any rise comes in or before
shipments can be made to profit, news
comes that prices have fallen; as in the
present case. This great disadvantage
MIR Polk wishes TO perPetuae. He vetoed
The project to improve these Rapids, and
of course he is an enemy to our farmers.
Messrs LETTER and Hastings. if elected,
will support him in this hostility, and so
will Mr. Dodge and any other loco foco
Senator that may be elected by the Le-
gislature. They will do it. not that they
are really hostile 10 these improvements,
but that they are committed tc 60 for the
Southern loco foco policy, which is utter
Iy ruinous to the West. In voting, the
Farmers of Iowa will think Of these things
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-22
Election OCTOBER 20, 1916.

FOR GOVERNOR
THO IN AS No X MIG II Il
OF DU DUoUE COUNTY.
FOR CONGRESS.
SEPH IL. EDRIC X,
OF wAPELLO COUNTY.
G. G. R. MTG II E l. l.,
OF SCOTT COUNTY.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
IA NJ ES Il. COW Il E. S,
OF VAN buren, COUNTY.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
EG BERT II. SMIT IL.
OF MUScATINE COUNTY.
FOR AUDITOR,
EAST TIN MORE is,
OF JOHNSON COUNTY.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19
M buchanan 10 Mr. McLrdn.
DurAbTNuST or SrArt,
Washington, Dec. II, lsi6.

The President has received information,
from Sa.Juiv 81 ....o,. v.u.h tnnoI
tt.t,4atl, th,i Gr.nl Bu,m - ruN .uE
eNicu.No Nat.tkc preparations As her &C..
laurrs with all the Powers at Europe seem
a, present to he Of a peaceful character, tho
prevailing and natural inference here is, tha'
these preparations look to rupture with tho
n,ed states on the Oregon question. 1t Is
OF vast importance that this Government
should, as early as Feasible, ssoeuain their
true character. YOU are therefore instruct
ell to embrace the frat opportunity Of brirr
ing ihis subject 70 the notice Of tho Earl Of
Aberdeen, in such manner as you may
ierm most oApcdlont.
The President il al
50 anxious To- learn your own opinion upon
tins subject with the lcas, practicable delay.
am, &c, JAMES BUCHANAN.
Louis McLANF, ESQ &c, &c.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

PRESENCE OF MISp.-lt you should
hnppcn TO meet with m acclIon, at table, on
dcavor to preserve your composurcr ana DO
no, add to tho discomfort you have created,
by making an unnecess ary fuss ubsut tt
An nnccdotc lsroa,cd ofn very accomplish
ed gentleman, which lliusiat The idea we
would inculcnte. when carving tough
goose, BE- had the misfortune to send 1t en-.
tirely on, OF the dish into the lap Of a lady
who se,nex,,o him, on which he looked her
full in tho face, with the utmost coolncfs
and said, Madam will thnnk you lor that
goose
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19
The Battle Of Trenton.
Iax INK nAsusoRiFr OF Az Ira wirsr,s

"rhcIe bullet on M n ght ar sang
! had scarcely put my foot IN the
)uuup b fore an aid-dc-camp ON the
konmlndcr-in-chIcf galloped up TO me
with summons Ia the side of Wash
lnyton. The General IN chief was
klrenly on horseback, surrounded by
is staff, and on the point Of setting
3,ut He was calm and collected, as #
| n ms cabinet No sooner did he see
he than he waved hi hand rs signal
% halt checked my stced on the
Instant, and lifting my hat waited for
is commands
Won are IA native Of tai, country p
yes your eAceiIcucy'
You know the road from McConk-
IS irrv Ia Trenton by the river
pd bennington the byc-roadS and
As well rs know my alphabet,
hd poucd the neck of my impatient
hargcr
Then may have occasion for you
won Will remain with the staff all
Iat Is a spirited animal YOU rldc, Lieu
naut Archer. he added, smiling as
j. hcry beast made demivolve, tina,
half the group IN commoton.
Your EXccllency-
Never mhnd,' said Washington,
)iuIug again, us another impatient
lnug of my charger cut short the
nteuce I see the heads of the col
pms are IN motion, You will roncm'
fr. and waving his hand, ~ gave th'
u 10 lis stead while ] f,N bcwlld
|ed 10 the staff
The ferry was close al hand, but thr
tense cold made the march anything
pt pleasant, We all, however hope
b the morrow TO redeem the country
striking signal blow, aud ever
part beat high with anticipation OF vac
Pry. Column after column OF our lil
army de6led at thu ferry, aud tn
lght had scarcely set in before the las
rtaehment had been embarked. As
lheelod INV horse on the little ban
Dove the landing place. paused n
slant 10 look back through tho oil
|uiiiy Of the scene. The night WI
rkwild and threatening the clou,
iokcnrg an approaching Temps
i | could with dfiicultyi pen
ir with nv cyc the increasing glooI
Z ! pat nay hands across my brow
perco INTO the darkness, a gust
nd sweeping down he rivcR whir
snow into my face and m/ncntnl
blinded my sight At llst ] di
bod tho opposite side amid the o
n'r Tic Landscape was wild Al
my \ lew dcsolltc looking hous
} Ncrc N sight, aud lhcy scarce
G. p'i6'c 10 the shadowy twlllgi
p, baio Trees Ati,d lhe.r heavy arr
hugh, elOanng and screakmg
2a.'. Tho river rns covered W.
'rh' Zee ulal now damned with
ia together, and 1paled slowly
fL leaving scarcely space for q
o's 10 PASS The dangers Of M,
Aon can halter be- mngincd IN
rrbed-ior the utmost cxcriio
ild Iust prevent the ffail sinclul
D. BENG crushed Occasionsll,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

hopes for successful termination Of
Tire contest once moro aroused; and
the vnernics puralyscd nv the the blow
rc,reaicd IN disorder towards Prince.
ton and New Bruusv lex. Years have
passcd since then; but shall never
forget The BArrLr OF TRENTON.
NoAll's Messenger.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

CLosE SnrING.-A justice oflhe peace
Mas called on for ,he payment Of n bill d ID
c,nls Upon presenting Ibr bill, the sqp're
~ kcd him If he would S. rr to tie acco.ul
The man replied 'y's.'
The squire sworc him, onl then handed
him iny ccnis
Stop ,luirc, said the man you arc ms
taken The amount. Us : ! cents
know il, returned tic squire, but cant
swear you Tor nothing
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

FINANCIAL CIyILI1y Sir, sud very
intimate secretary to II very rleh banker,
who was his patron, how shall finish the
letter TO Nh X-f
shy; | have the honor OF soIul'ng HIM.
Very good; sir
By the bye, has be settled his account
Yes, sir, ana without making any oejce'
tons
Indeed then say have the honor Of be
ing your humble scrvnnL
had nearly forgotten to tell you that he
is very nnxious 10 sce you relative to most
.Avpn,o roons sroc. hy which gone tgou.
sands may be gained without the slightest
risk
You don't say sol Say have the honor
Of beng, my dear sir, with the hlghos, re-
gard, your very humble scfvnn',
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

A gentleman, while n church, inleGi.ag
scratch his head, 10 mu.ll absence reaeh
I'd over into the neat pew AMI scia'rhed NE
hend Of an Old mail lie discovered bis M"
:aLe when she sied hsm for breach Of
promise Of marriage
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

Never laugh al lhs appearance Of on 90
.ady, no mailer how mesniy she may d
trsasd.- You may live 10 BE- old. ona pr
tsps all be - poor ant ''.',''.'' '''
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

Much exc iemcn, has been created m ~.
burn. n Y il having b'on '1h'.' r'of,. ms.
cerqucd tn, \ conyi-i named P.'Hb hnd
been WHIPPED to draih IS cue a the k"e.
pert The krcper has been arrested and
held 10 bail N 81 600
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

d. q b smah, an eminent physician
Of Baltimore, says, 4 have never seen a
- rson tha' I tnep had bern PERFECTLY vac.
c,nst-1f p - either vacc M ion n sscond me
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

Nth Small PoI sccmc' 10 be b cak
iDc out IN every direction We see b. NJ.
tees in different papers that It IS m L"Hng
Ton on the Connection n 20 md at Bujg
port W. II has nj taken yel the chafac.
Ter II an Epidemic bot We repeat ngo'n
vaccination is the only sally
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-02-19

Nc. Moses putoarn Of Springfield, VI, a
very industrious and respectable young
man. was KILLED % Saturday, the 3lst vi.
by the filling Of a bank lie hIS in wifc
bu, no chiIdren.