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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
Matters and Things

Look pretty squally in these parts
just now. The Mississippi is higher
than the writer Of this ever saw it.
The opposite bottom lands are entirely
inundated, and the torrents, from the
distant North. whirl and eddy around
the cabins and trees in fine Style
Considerable loss has been occasioned
by the destruction and damage Of dwell
lings, cattle and other property. Many
Of the grain fields are submerged. which
may prove very disastrous to the own.
ers. l, must be quite recherche kind
Of trip to pass over the river. and glide
among the trees and around the cabins
and over the prairie in skifs.
1t is wonderful to behold the main
body Of the river, as it comes down
from the mountains, vallies and prai-
ries Of the North, and rushes on to the
sea with ceaseless force. Niagara, as
to volume Of water, bears no compari-
son with it.
I'm consequence OF thehigh water,
the mails have been retarded in their
progress hi.herward from every quar-.
ter. The Northern and Southern have
once or twice failed in toto. while the
Eastern makes out to arrive after sun
set. or the day after the appointed time.
The .nterprising contractors and oblig-
ing Postmaster do all in their power to
forward the interests Of the community
in this respect. They have power
full element to contend against and it is
not surprising, they should fail occa-
sionally.
" Since our last, immigration has
been quite extensive at this point. On
Monday, alone, we believe more than
hundred individuals, with lots OF PUN.
der, landed upon our levee. Some
will remain with us and others go TO
the interior. As they seemed TO be
hard-working, homes. kind Of people.
we hope they are good wings. "ln
view Of this subject" (as parson Smith
would say give US honest poverty,
give US nation Of paupers. if they be
honest, in preference to wealth, if the
possessors be villains. Wealth is al
ways acceptable in new country like
this, but give us poverty in preference,
if the first bring dishonesty and vilainy.
The mobiles. work of the Creator is an
honest, industrious man, bu, he who
lives upon the hard earnings of others.
breaks his promises and violates his
honor, is the meanest Of all created be.
ings. "Them's our sentiments, all the
time"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

Our New CoUNcIL.-So far as we
can learn, the majority Members cleo.
10 the next Common Council are in the
main worthy, substantial citizens, who
have not hitherto been much known in
Politics on either side. Several Of
them we know by reputation TO be most
decided Wings in respect 10 National
Politics, but they are all pledged 10
no party but the American Repub.
lican' in their official conduct. Having
succeeded against our very bes, efforts,
we shall judge imparlially Of their Of
fetal conduct, condemning what seems
wrong and approving of all that ap-
pears calculated to promote the Public
Good. If they really accomplish the
Reforms which they have been pledged
to carry out, we do moi doub, tina, their
career will be popularity. Y. Trib.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
Affecting Occurrence.

On Sabbath evening the Goth inst, WILL
LIAM, eldest son OF Mr. BENZ 3. Seamans, re-
siding six miles from Burlington, was
thrown from his colt while returning from
a singing party, and SO badly injured that
he fingered but about twenty seven hours
and expired. How he came to be thrown
no one knows, unless his bride bits gave
way, which rendered his colt unmanagea.
bic. Some Of his comrades saw him in the
act of falling, and Immediately ran to his
assistance, but on raising him, found he was
apparently lifcless; but while carrying him
to Mr. Berry's. who lived near by, he began
to show eome signs Of returning animation
He had been thrown against the fence
causing deep laceration in the side Of the
throat.
A physician was called, but the case was
pronounced hopeless; he appeared to suffer
extremely, but reason, consciousness and
speech had fed.
What rendered this dispensation doubly
painful. his father was absent from home u I
the time, and did not return until some
twenty hours after his sons deceasc, and
the first intelligence the father obtained Of
his bereavement he was doomed 10 receive
at his own door.
He was about sixteen years Of age; thus
in the morning Of life and in an unexpect-
ed moment was he taken to the esprit
la nd ~
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

STEAM Boar FAvoRs.-Our thanks
are rendered to the cbliging officers OF
the following boats. for late papers,
The Hibernian, New Brazil, Po,osi,
Osprey. Ohio, st Croix and Galeua.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
The ShOCkOUuOn.

This ferry boat arrived at our levee
on Tuesday morning from S. Louis,
where she has been undergoing re.
pairs. She is now trim and staunch
craft and will compete in swif,ness
safeness and commodiousness, with
any Of the ferry boats of the Upper
Mississippi. She commenced her reg,
nlar trips yesterday morning.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

Portland Election -ELrrnALEr GREELEY,
a staunch wing was elected Mayor Of Port
land. Maine. on the 18th inst, by a vote Of
S55 to 59o. Mr. Baron GREENoUGH was the
Loco foco candidate. Both parties exerted
themselves to the utmost. There were
but IL scsttcring votes cast.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
The Destiny

OF nations may be Swallowed forth by
the rapidly Of their upward career.
History shows that empires, that have
advanced rapidly, have as suddenly
fallen; and those whose progress has
been slow have been as gradual in their
decay. The career Of Genghis Khan
was most brilliant but at his demise,
decay, swift and sure, was stamped
upon the kingdom his genius and pow.
or had created. AIexander's race was
splendid one, but quick was the de-
cline of his empire. On the other
hand, the Roman power arose by de-
grees, gaining vigor and integrity from
year to year till at last, beneath her
Eagles, were gathered the concen'ras'
ed strength and powers Of world.
But mark her fall and decline! How
different from the other!
And why should not the destiny OF
individuals and Of parties be the same
as that of nations! We see no reason
to the contrary. The Wing party has
seen many cloudy day. Seeming
friends and open enemies have alike
aimed their shafts at it, but, as time
rolled on, SO was its career. forward
and sure, though slow. And now after
manifold difficulties and obstacles, it
has enrolled itself completely, wholly.
under the flag Of Henry Clay. Slow
though this consummalion may have
been (for It's said republics are un-
gratefully still the day has arrived when
Wings, en- masSe, battle under his
name. The Vaccinations of foes have
all been whelmed in the vortex of OBJ.
livion. The man Of the people has
outlived them all, and comes out the
purer and more exalted from the con.
test.
The destiny of the Wing party. with
Harry Of the West as the guiding star
is certa;n-suRE-TR1U MPHANT.
Its principles are founded on truth.
justice and the general good. And
battling in such cause how can they
fail to conquer. The principles it ad
voca.es, must and will prevail. No
party that has ever existed bids SO fair
to enoble itself, benefit mankind and
advance the prosperity Of the nation.
The party is in small minority in
this Territory, and very trifling one
in this county. We hope SOON 10 see
the almos. universal prevalence Of
Wing neutrality-suspicious. ever con
ducing to the greatest good Of the PEG.
pie. A little more energy and a little
exer.ion on the part of our friends
will insure our cause the success its
noble principles deserve. A few
changes in each township will give us
amajority. And why not endeavor to
effect this! Eight or ten votes in addi'
ton to what we now have, are all tina,
is necessary to change the political
complexion Of this county. The time
for action will soon be at hand. Up
and doing. will soon be the watchword.
All our friends must put their shoulders
10 the wheel and exert themselves in
the noble cause in which they have
enlisted. Who will finch! Who
will not joyfully fight for principles Sc
noble? Who will be found wanting. il
view Of a destiny so illustrious as ours!
We trust no one will be found thus
recreant.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

Three Locofcco hard papers in Ohio have
hauled down DAVID Tons name as their
candidate for Governor. He was nominal.
ed las. January for that ofice-announced
himself as opposed 10 all Banks-and since
then has chopped round and become
strong bank man.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
Remedy for a Desns

kNC"Cuy AOl u OSSOnfah
Disease....Dr Hand was called on 10 ~
a hypochondriac patient, who fanci.d /,
had swallowed mouse. On his en,.n,.
the room the lady exclaimed, Dear doctor
am so glad to see yon-l am in such i.
tress-such paint Oh doctor! have ,nl
lowed a mouse!!' 'Swallowed-nons.p.
replied the doctor, in his mild and pc,u,,
manner. oh, no DOCTOR said the p,,l.r
1T is no nonsensc-it is a mouse, In
mouse: he ran down my mouth open, a..
feel him now creeping about my s,om,.s
and trying to gnaw oht. Oh. doctor, 1,
prescribe something quick. or shall di.'
'Prcscribe!' said the dccter. yes, will m
scribe souething that will cure you in nh.
ute .What is it doctorl what isitl n
take anything you order We'll then, NJ
dear madam, swallow cat! il that do,'
cure you nothing will. The presctipiiu
was Observation-Disclosures (Eng.) Adrrh
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

1t is said that the Aboli.ionists are
going for Van Buren,. :
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
HARRY OF THE WEST

--"Our livciiest pledge
OF hope in fears and danger, heard so oft
In worst extremes, and on the perilous edge
OF battle when 1t ragged, in all assaults
Our surest signal"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

Provision Market-Extract Of letters
from London, March 4, 1914:
Lard-"The only descriptions now in
demand is Of first quality, hard and white,
in xcgs."
Pork.-"No American in market-all
lots Of Irish withdrawn in expectation of
better prices, which is advancing rapidly,
and expected to be full 10 shillings higher
for the next ten months. Business is i'm
proving. and we look for good export de.
mand for provisions"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

Mr. CLAY AT CHARLESTON BY last
nights mail we have the Charleston
Patriot of Saturday afternoon, which
thus notices Mr. Clay's arrival and re-
ceplion in that city:
Mr. Clay arrived here about 2 O.
clock to day.-Prepara,ions were made
for his eception in manner becoming
his public character. In King, from
Georgia to Wentworth streets, several
beautiful arches formed Of etergreens
and flowers were thrown across King
street with emblema,ical devices. Mr.
Clay was received at the upper Depos.
tory by the Wing Committee of Ar.
engagements. where he entered a hand
some barrouche, drawn by four splen-
did horses, and procession being
formed Of persons in carriages and
on horseback, it proceeded down King
to Broad, down Broad to Meeting, and
and up Meeting street to the New
Theatre. where MIR Clay was received
by the Committee Of Reception. the
Chairman of which. the venerable Rev.
dictionary soldier, Dr. William Reed.
addressed him III eloquent terms, well
coming his arrival. and rendering TO
him the hospilal,ies Of the city. Mr.
Clay replied a. some length, bu. we
mus! defer to another opportunity any
notice of his remarks, the necessity Of
going 10 press preventing US from fur
nishing any more detailed description
of the ceremonies.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
The Presidency...Gen. 10. Smith.

The Nauvoo Neighbor Of last Wednesday
contains the following, by which we learn
that the Mormons feel quite sanguine OF do.
ing something in the Presidential way af.
fcr all
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02
Public Meeting.

Yesterday at ten o'clock A. NJ, Public
Meeting was held in the large room, over
Gen. Smiths Store, for the purpose Of con-
sultng upon measures for the furtheran Gee
Of our designs in the next Presidential cleo.
ton.
The meeting was addressed in a very
spirited manner by several gentlemen pres.
ent, setting forth our grievances, our rights,
our numbers, and our political influence
From the statements presented, we have no
reason to doubt, but that we can bring, in.
dcpende mt ofany other party. from two to
five hundred thousand voters, TITO the field
Several gentlemen were nominated to attend
to the Baltimore Convention, to make over
lures to that body.
1t was resolved. that a State Convention
be held in the city Of Nauvoo, on the Cd
day Of May next.
Mr. w. w. Phelps. moved that the pro.
ceedings Of this meeting be published in the
Naupoo Neighbor, with request that the
State Register. Sangamo Journal and all
other papers in the State publish the same
JOHN TAYLOR, Pres't.
WIN. CLAYTON, Clerk.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

The POISONED CHALIcE Is thus re-
turned by the Buffalo Commercial to
those who are now affecting great hor-
ror of Mr. CLAY as duelist, although
he never harmed a human being in a
personal encOunier-whiie within ten
days they have. from one end to the
other of the country, been celebrating,
with peans. and jubllees, the annlver-
sary Of Gen. Jackson's birthday--tha'
Gen. Jackson, of whom Amos Ken
dali, his friend and biographer. makes
this statement in relation TO his duel
with Dick inson. They had quarreled
a, horse race.-A challenge was the
result. The meeting and sequel is
told by Kendall, as follows:- Mo.
Republican.
A, the word, Dickinson fired, and
the dus. was seen to fly from Jackson's
clothes; the next instant Jackson fired,
and Dickinson fell.
Dickinson was taken to neighborlng
house, where he survived but few
hours. The firmness of nerve exhibit
ed by Gen. Jackson on this occasion
has not ceased to be subject OF adml-
ration! There are many brave men
who can look danger in the face with.
out the change of muscle; bu, few
there are who can hold steady hand
at the instant a leaden messenger OF
death is passing through their bodies.
Not man on the ground, except Gen.
Jackson himself. knew that he was
woundedi and every muscle was quiet
and his hand as steady as if he had not
known il himself. The stern purpose
which nigh, have nerved him. was
best described by himself, when a
friend expressed astonishment at his
selfcommand. "Sir," said he, IL
should have killed him if he had shot
me through the brain!'
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1844-05-02

1t is in contemplation to hold National
convention, in the city Of Baltimore, or
in some other eastern city, as shall be agreed
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