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Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

The State of South Carolina, has present.
ed Com. Shubrick with sword, costing
$3.50. 1t was manufactured by Messrs n.
P. Amcs & Co., Of Springfield, Mass. We
know then WE'LL Twelve years ago, they
occupied small shop, with three or four
FORCES, as makers OF Carpenters edged tools.
In "a, the ordnance department issued
proposals for contract to furnish Artillery
Swords. Without seriously intending to
become competitors in the bidding, they fur
nished sample, which secures them the
Government order. They next undertook
to furnish sabres for the U. S. Dragons.
about that time organized. Since that time
they have erected suitable buildings and
have been in the constant employ Of the
Army and Navy service. Manufacturing
swords, carbines, yagers, cannon and board
ing pistols, and giving occupation to about
one hundred mechanics. One or two years
ago. they filled IN order for the State of
Virginia, consisting, we think, of six swords
for presentation, at $500 each. They were
most magnificent baublss. The elder bro
Their ofthe firm made voyage to Europe
visited the Royal Arsenals Of England,
France, Austria and Prussia, to perfect him.
self in foreign skill Such is the fruit Of
native talent. directed with energy and sus.
tanned BY industry, working out lis own
rich reward in wealth and reputation.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
Chan&CS in the Press

some generation goelh and another
cometh' among our editors. MI
Crum, Of the Standard, has disposed o.
his interest TO Mr. Wood. Col. viii.
Jams, Of the Reporter, has sold half Of
his interest in that paper, to a gentle
man from Ohio, whose name we DO no,
learn. Mr. K eesecker. of the Miners
Express, has given place to Mr. Greene,
and Mr. Hamilton, of the Transcrin,
makes his parting congo TO the patrons
OF that paper. in its last number. IF
Preslden. Polk has any gratitude in his
nature, there will be other revolutions
not that we think aUe have laid him
under any obligaton-but some of our
profession have done him good service.
and "the laborer is worthy of his hire"
m politics, no less than in turning IN
Prairie sods,or making bricks "wi.hou,
straw"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
A Free school.

1t is matter Of surprise that our city
has no provision for giving the INDECENT
children in our limits, The advantages
of getting knowledge in the primary
branches Of education, at the public
charge. We know our affairs are en-
barrassed, as corporation. with a
heavy debt, but still an appropriation
OF $500 per annum, judiciously expend-
ed, would produce incalculable benefit
to those who are cut off by poverty.
from the facilities of teaching. Il would
add largely TO our self respec. and to
our credit abroad-duly out Of The
estimate. There is now, evidence of
an enlarged public spirit among US,
and what better direction can we give
it than 10 make provision for the cult
walton of the growing population
There should be no objection in the
minds of any, TO such an expenditure
from the City Treasury land we believe
the public sentiment would sanction
and sustain the measure.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
Reading Room.

A special meeting of the Reading
Room was announced, after the lecture
on Monday evening to be holden on
Friday evening next. to take into con-
sidera!ion Of connecting Library with
the news room. Upon this PROPOSE
ton, II. w. STARR, Esq, made some
very sensible and jujicious remarks,
urging the feasibility and expcdiency
of making vigorous movemen, to car.
ry on, the plan.
No investment can be made Of three
10 five hundred dollars which will pay
such ample dividends in every thing
which is substantially improving in the
community. l. does no, require any
particular keenness of vision TO discern
the good influences of this Association
in its present limited sphere Of opera.
tons. 1t furnishes sort of neutral
ground where men of all parties and
opinions can meet upon common foot.
ing and exchange the ordinary courte-
sizes Of intercourse and forget political
and local feuds-no. only this, the
weekly lectures call out an audience
which, if close attention is criterion,
possess intellectual tastes. IL they de-
rive no positive benefit from the enter.
tainment, it is hardly possible thai
their minds shall deprecia,e under the
exercise. If any Of our neighbors doub
our possessing some refined society
let them make their appearance a, one
of these assemblages and we will give
them ocular demonstration which
shall satisfy their questionings.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

The Hon. Felix Grundy Mcconnell, pa.
tern legislator of the Dorr School, from
Alabama, and one Banks, edited the cit;.
Gems OF Washington, with some choice spec
linens Of "sports of the ring" The ingre.
dents Of the knock down were Holland
Gin and Politics, with an over proportion of
the former. after each one had
proved his doctrine orthodox.
BY apostolic blows and knocks.
capt. lsaish Rydners, the illustrious chief
OF the Empire Club, I'm bosom friend of B
r. butier, interposed, and arranged ana
mistice, upon the conclusion of which bo,b
parties drew off their forces.
A. Felix Grundy was born ..wi,b;n ,;ae
shot Of The Hermitage. the appointment If
chief butler to the Presidential n,L,s
would be but a just reward Of his patriotism
OF his qualifications for the station. n, nan
who has seen him can entertain the small.
lest doubt.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

Our democratic friends are tending to
wards Washington by installments, Ex.Gov
errors, Exhibitors, Judges and LAWYERS
seem to have fallen suddenly in love with
Southern climate. BY the by, does our
friend the Judge up the river carry along
that congratulatory letter, or was it dis.
patched by the first mail? We regret IL
learn that the caucus last Satu rday evening
was not blessed with the healing influences
anticipated. 1t is exceedingly unkind in
the democracy from other portions of the
territory to Interfere with the distribution
of the offices; any reasonable man can see
ut glance that they should be- given to
some half dozen in Burlington. 1t would
not be At all Surprising if several TASKS of
sweet oil were needed to rub over wounds
which the salve of office can only heal.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
Maj. j. B. NesyEsais.

We perceive by the last Essex Co.
Wing. that our old friend and fellow.
,ownsman, has at las, returned to his
native country. He was, at latest
dates, telling The good folks Of Lynn
and Danvers, all about the wonders he
had seen during his late tour through
England, France, and Belgium. We
hope that we shall soon be able TO take
the major by the hand.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

FOR the fu;7i Eye
Misses EDIToRs:-It has long been
"a matter of regret on the part Of
large number Of the inhabitants of oar
town that no active measures have ever
been effected to improve the appear.
ance Of the old Bnrying Ground rear
onr city. where repose The A. "a
great majority Of those who ha.s ed
amongst us. lis present coa.a!oa is
M. only grea. bio, npon the otherwise
beautiful appearance Of ol,r town. hus
is a reproach upon the character Of on,
peeps, iaasmuch as il implies ] wan!
of that respect and sel-io:liiy which
shonll always ehasacterizc the fseIlgss
of the living towards tie deal.
Ii am not mi>lntarmed ,,lhscrip.
lion was raised some twelve months
ag; Tor the purpose Of rametyins The
evil aitnded ID. and some considerable
amour; subscribed. portion Of which
was collected u1der ihe saneyEiead.
ence Of !he gentleman who had charge
Of the work. Enough it was lhapsAi
had been subscribed 10 fence in tie
ground anu make the necessary lin.
provencnis. Can you, Messrs idi-
tors. inform the people what, il any
course was taken to make the proper
expenditures of the contributes raised!
The necessary information u much
oblige A. SUBSCRIBER.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
STANZ As.

Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud TO Heaven convened
: And babe 1t blossom there. Coleridge.
No early guilt with blighting breath,
Or.tainl Of sin to be forgiven,
Could blend with sad regrets death
or one beloved and claimed Of Heaven.
Weep not for her--the opening ray
Which shot athwart her closing eyes,
Was prelude to a dawn;ng day,
From more, all. far more glorious skies.
Weep not-weep not-a seraph's wings
But bore her to THAT genial cline.
TO feed her soul from living springs
Throughout the farthest range Of time,
For why should sorrow va;nly seek
With force which grief alone can give
On languid eye and pa!lid cheek,
To make the painful memory live.
Where saints redeemed, immortal are
Beyond all thought of human i'll,
Her spirit, like shining star,
Shall watch and guide and guard you
still,
For Gods own hand has culled these flow
To bud and burst in blander air,
And fresh in Heavens eternal bowers,
They shed their bloom forever there.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
A Mechanics Hall.

The Mechanics Institute have decid
ed to erect building for the use of their
Association and also for public purpos-
es. Inilialory steps have been taken
and as we are informed the lot on JEFF
ferson street, above the Barrett House
has been bargained for. Its dimensions
are So by 80 feet and the edifice to be
of the same measurement, and three
stories high, We chronicle this evil
dence Of public spirit in this class Of
our citizens with much pleasure. Our
Mechanics have pecuniary ability To
carry through projecl Of this ctarac-
acter to greater extent shan any 9TH
er portion Of our population. II we
are not greatly in error it will pay a
satisfactory dividend upon the outlay
if built with proper economy. We
can see no obstacle in the way Of a
successful result and let no small dis
enlargement retard the undertaking.
NoTE.-The statement made above.
of the purchase Of the lot, we are in
formed, is premature-the Committee
are, however, in negotiation with the
hope of favorable result.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
$, "too tedious to mention"

There are some Interesting passage.
at arms going on between our b,o,h
rem of the Bloomington Herald and Tia
Davenport Gazette. 1t is s,ranoe to
US tia, forty miles of alternate hluT
and prairie cannot purify to the air &c
lis snlphurous qualities. Gen.lemen.
copy from us, of the Burlington press
our Offices are not over two hund,sa
yards separate and We. we cultivate The
christian graces of charity, Kindness
and brotherly love in their highes, per.
lection,
No rude alarms OF raging fees"
disturb the quiet Of our peacable mum.
ciraliiy.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

The Legislature of Pennsylvania consen.
ed at flarrs5urgh on the 7th inst. w. p
Wilcox, is President OF the Senate and
Findley Patterson Speaker fthe House.
Gov. Portcr's Message confirms the in.
formal announcement, that the February
interest will be paid. 1t is probable they
VIII be able to ''raise the w.nd'' in fu,ur.
and pay promptly.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
BURLINGTON EsAgAET.

Since last week there has not been
transaction in Pork worthy OF note and tho
season may be considered as nearly, II nos
quite o.er. Ger packers are doing nothing
Wheat moves in small lots but thef'
Father falling off, than increase in qnanu'
IT,. The new Steam Mill is to 90 into or
Grafton Immediately on the opening OF nav.
Igation, which from present indications WI
be early. The ice above US has stsrted ADJ
from the quantity running we should sup
pose the channel free as high up as biocm'
ington. The apparent rise OF the wafer
last week was occasioned by choke Oh 'e0
below. It is now stationary or sig0us
falling.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

James and Nicholas Gordon, confined in
providence Jail, for the murder of Amas,
oPrague, and under sentence of death. ma de
an attempt to escape by the means Of false
keys, but were discovered.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

ii. b. NARROW, is candidate for re !.
election to The Marshalship. He is a
worthy young man, and as we learn he
has been scalily treated by the presen,
Board OF Aldermen, we hope lie may
be reelected.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
The Case Of Della Webster.

I0G O&ASE % DCaA6 vvCUSgCAs
This lady charged with attempting to
abduct slaves from Kentucky, has been
convicted on trial, and sentenced to two
years confinement in the Penitentiary.
While we commiserate the victim, we
must commend the judgment. We could
have wished her sense Of the duties Of her
sex might have spared the risk which she
has knowingly incurred. She cannot reas-
onably complain. Society has other less
venturesome requirements upon females.
than tho rowing Quxotism of modern aboli.
ton. We do not know that the perfect
equality Of the sexes is cardinal doctrine
in the knight errandry Of negro agitation
and negro stealing, but such is its tendency
il practice. Under its fructifying infiu-
ences, women sign calls for conventions
preside over the deliberations Of public DO.
dies-stir up the seething ingredients of
Abolitonism--Tran Miller
ism-Non Resistance and every other clap
trap Of travelling mountebanks, who deal
out "gammon," in serial lectures or put up
smaller packages at .'bit" an evening
In the mean time. the younger children Of
these hopeful apostles Of improved civil
cation, squall in the arms of the wet nurses
and the older ones throw china plates at the
heads Of the chamber maids, the husband,
too, heayes disconsolate signs at burnt toast
and over-done outlets, at breakfast and
works unwilling jaws on a half cooked sir.
loinat dinner, while the great work of human
regulation goes on. If we abominate any.
thing more absolutely than "subterranean y
iccofocoism, and negro slavery, it is the
present liberty party Of the Union. In its
ranks are many men who love right and
abhor wrong-men of christian philanthro.
py, who in their own sphere, labor for the
well being Of mankind, but they are direct.
ed and controlled by clique of prodigates
corrupt beyond the venality of the times
So far from ameliorating the condition Of
tbs oppressed, they have driven faster riv.
cts and piled on heavier iron-they have
become hucksters of suffrage and sold the
noblest preregative of freemen-their right
to vste-to defeat the greatest statesman of
our annals and give to the Executive Chair
the third rate lawyer Of a hustings court. =
We have uandered from tho subject Of our
article. II was our intention simply to ex-
press regret that law made necessary for
self protection in Kentucky, should be made
to vindicate its force, upon one of the softer
sex. but we acquiese in its justice. So far
awe are now parties, by, our own consent
to the sin Of slavery let every condition
Of the bond be satisfied even to the ''pound
of flesh" but never should our present suf-
ference be made to endorse the smallest ex
tension to its boundary.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

The 18th Lecture before the Reading Room
association will be delivered by ). J. 6uaA.
Esq. on Monday evening February 80, .. =,
z o'clock. Members with their Ladies WI
please be punctual.
A Special meeting Of the Association
viii also be held at the News Room OH
Friday evening. January 3ist,t take INTO
consideration the expectancy Of adding
Library to the Institution.
BY order of tie Board.
VIM. B. REMEY, -Seey.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

Roger NJ. Sherman, died at his residence
in Connecticut.
lie was sun of Roger Sherman, one OF
the Committee CT five, who reported the
Declaration OF Independence. The bar los.
es an eminent member, and the Slate a val.
liable citizen in his demise.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

We are compelled TO crowd oul sew
eral items of late intelligence, to make
room for the insertion Of our munich.
pal urkets.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
sl2,477,o0

Revenue not yet paid in, $500.
This looks very well, excepting the
round sum Of $500 due from unpaid assess.
ments which has rather an aspect o. a rough
estimate and not an actual calculation.--
On looking over the editorial columns we
find that this is not aft er all what the
county owes. There is still an outstand.
ing balance in the form of orders of which
no note is taken. We agree with Mr. Clark e
fully, that "in order to arrive with accura.
cy at the extent Of our liabilities the pre-
else amount must be known"
II there is no known method Of getting
at the truth, some plan should be studied
out. Every individual in the county has a
uIreUI PERSONAL interest III the investigation.
Tax payers are bled freely at every assess
ment to tighten the burden Of the debt and
they ought to have the satisfaction of see.
ing something which they know to be land
and not strain their eyes to look at fog
bank. We are not cavilling at the Com.
missioners or the Clerk of the Boa I'd, for
for aught we can assert they have done
their duty-the fault is with the peopl
let them instruct their new Board to make
a thorough examination of the fnancia
affairs of the County. We are speaking of
these things as matters Of business without
regard to foreign matters and while on the
subject we will say few words further
The county should not permit these bonds
to remain in their present condition, they
are all past due and liable at any moment
to be put in suit with heavy costs Of court
which come out of the Treasury. A pro.
cess has already been passed through with
and judgment obtained 1--WE think upon
onc--a ceremonial very likely to be follow
ed upon others. We are suffering too for
the want OF Court House, but with sheaf
Of unpaid bonds staring US in the face we
cannot build one, The de BIT should be fund.
ed--admit the amount to be 100000, di.
vide this into nine annual pawn ents of
$1,000 each, and set apart that sum from
the current receipts of each year and
sum sufficient for the accruing interest
BY this you prevent any coercive me assures
for compelling payment-lighten the load
OF County Taxation--place yourselves in
condition to furnish yourselves with need.
full public buildings, and all without any
strain upon your own capitalists or any
further drain upon the means of our Coun
ty population.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
The American journal of Nusie
aad Musical Visitor.

This is an excellent musical work
published by II. w. Day, Esq, Boston,
Mass. It's published once forlnigh.
at 81, so per year, and contains grea.
amoun, Of reading and musical matter.
Specimens may be seen al the Readiug
Room. We wish the worthy edit
would send Us copy of ''Glees for ,he
Million.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

The President, Directors, g. Co., of the
Plainfield Bank, New Jersey have institut.
ed suit against James Gordon Bennett. Of
the N. Y. Herald, for lbel-laying the
damages at S25 900, and another in the Su.
Premc Court, damages $4,000.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

The EXECUTIVE Duties Of Chit
Magistrate Wustrated.-Gov. po.,
Of Pennsylvania, has pardoned du,,n,.
his six years Of Office. 90 murde,s,,
Is convicted of man.slaugh,er and Is
burglars, besides several minor cr;,,;n
ais, "too tedious to mention"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
CONGRESS.

Jan. lOtn.-- he House went mo
Committee Of the Whole and took up
the bill for the annexation of Texas.
Mr. Winthrop, of Mass, took the floor
and made an able speech in opposition
TO which Mr. Douglass replied. Mr.
Clingman, of North Carolina. followed
up the debate in most eloquent speech
but no. Immediately to the question.
In the Senate.-Jan. S.-The bill
for the Smithsonian bequest was uFi
and was discussed for the sitting.
In the House. the Texas question
was again on the tapis. Mr. Yancey,
of Ala, replied to Mr. Clingman- this
was the speech which almost ended in
a dueD who was followed by Mr.
Smith, of Indiana. in opposition, and
by MIR Owen. Of Ind, in favor.
Jan. 9.-Memorials were presented
to the Senate, against the Annexation
Of Texas and for revision of the nat
ura!za,ion laws. The bill for invest
ing the Smithsonian bequest, was dis
cussed without taking The question.
In the House, Texas was again the
burden of the song. Mr. Hamlin, Of
Ohio; Mr. Bringe, Of Md; aud Mr.
Carey. Of Me-, carried on the debate
Jan. l0.--Mr Hale presented an
other proposition for the Annexation
Of Texas, No. 8. Mr. Hopkins, Of Va.
and Mr. Semple, nf Ia, made speeches
for the next four days, the House
were either no. in session, or "sllll
harping on my daughter" -Annexa-
ton.
In the Senate on the 18th. Mr. Eos.
ter Of Tenn. submitted proposition
for the annexation Of Texas nothing
else of interes. transpired in his body.
In the House, Mr. Cave johnson OF
fered resolution TO terminate the Tex
as debate on the 10th, laid on the table
Mr. Milton Brown offered proposition
for the annexation Of Texas-Nn. 0.
We cannot, a, this time, reply TO the
query of the Bloomington Herald,
there is an antecedens upon which
the demonstration Of this problem
iinges-if Mr. Russell can inform us
who was the "naon With the clarefI
| cofofed coat" we will cheerfullv solve
his mysterious in,errogaiory. Speak
ing OF rhyme those verSiclcs deGcat.
ed 10 Dorr are spirited and beautiful.
II our contemporary knew Dorr as well
as we do, he would not wing his flights
with the quilts Of such preying kite.
lie is poor craven dev!l-we speak
POLITICALLY and not politically, and if he
wishes better proof than our own, we
can get affiIavi,s from some Of the
most respectable of the Reform Party
in Rhode Island. WHIP were formerly
his confidential friends, to back up our
insufficient testimony.
Our Junlor--Col. WARREN -leiiv-
cred very interesting and instructive
lecture in the Reading Room on Moa-
day evening last. The Hall was
crowded by a highly in,tlIigen. audi
ence OF ladies and gentlemen, who were
all delighted with the effort. The
subject was "indvidual character and
lis Influences" which, with the range
taken and the illustrations introduced !
secured the deepest attention of the
audience throughout It's delivery. We
could say much more in it's praise, bu,
IN acquiescence with the Colonel's
modest wish for us TO say nothing IN
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

Inc Ohio Legislature have passed strong
eesoiu'ions' Recommending ths immediate
occupation Of Oregon.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

The threatened duel between Mr.
Clingman, Of Y. c., and Mr. Yancey,
of Ala, is "indeGni,ely postponed"
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

Bishop Onderdonk, Of New York, has
been suspended from his Office of Bishop by
vote Of the tribunal before whom he had
his hearing. 1t is not little singular that
two brothers, both holding the same dignity
in the Church, should both be tried and
convicted for the same offences and be yir-
tual,y deposed from Office in the short
space ofthree months.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30

A. L. HARKER, as a candidate far i,
Office of City Recorder, at the elec,;..
next Monday. MIR Harker is wo,,h,.
citizen and well deserving the conf
dence Of the people, in that or in anu
other capacity. We shall vote for hin,
ourselves. with the anticipation of %.
curing in him, if elected, a com,e,.n,
and faithful public officer.
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
Receipts and Expenditures of the

Receipts and Expenditures of the
County of Des MOines.
We give the aggregate of this exhibit as
published in the Gazette of last week.
Receipts for the year "A, 7745.7l.
Expenditures " 9 29e8,H.
Excess Of receipts, 4757,C0.
Leaving the County indebted-say Bonds
to Brdgman and Partridge, May LIST, 49,
100000
Bonds to Bridgman * Partridge,
May LIST, "A, 100000
Interest coupons AZ, 100
/" '43, 90
. Al, 10000
S12 ATT 90
Hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1843-1845, 1845-01-30
Harrie0.

On the 18th inst, by Lewis kinscy' hsq.'
Mr. JOHN SPENCER. to Miss REDEccA bAaeo''
both of Louisa County.