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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
Trying to Scare Folks.

The editor Of the Bloomington Her.
aid seems almost frightened to death in
contemplating the disastrous cousequen.
ces that are likely to flow, in his view.
from the defea, of the dead and buried
Constitution. Unlike a good general,
he seems inclined to infuse his fears
into the rank and file and brighten them,
aoo-if he can. Blu. the people knew
what they were abou. when they gave
that skeleton the last kick, and they
know also, tina, no such disastrous con-
sequences as the editor of the Herald
predict. are 10 be apprehended.
These loco foco leaders are not half
90 good democrats as the wings. One
Fundamental doctrine of democracy is
to acquiesce in The will Of the majority.
The wings, when they are beaten do
this. They are now doing it in the
case of the elevation of Dodge. But
We see all the loco leaders grumbing
like bears with sore heads. They don't
thus acquiesce in the will Of the major
i,y. but like the editor Of the Herald,
they call the majority. who have voted
down the Constitution a short sighted,
foolish set Of knaves. We prove, there
fore, that the wings are actually the
best democrats.
The Herald lets us into a secret.
The editor says tina, the "penny wise
and pound foolish voters against the
the Constitution have thro,cn array
about fifty thousand doiiars--'he
amount of deb, incurred in the forma-
ton Of the rejected Constitution, and
which mus. be paid by the State of
Iowa" We hope the State Of Iowa
will never pay any sach sum for such
a purpose. And why should it, Is it
possible that seven,y-two men in ses.
sion but about three weeks could have
created such debt as thai? According
TO our calculations, including, printing,
per diem Of $3,raveling allowance and
all other contingencies, we cannot see
how it should amount to $4,000.
But the editor goes on and says that
.'ano,her debt Of fifty thousand dollars
must be contracted before we can be.
come a state" What is the man think
ing about. We have it in con,empla-
ton to furnish the people with Con.
s,i,u,ion in a few weeks without charge,
which can be adopted by Convention
in three days, and when it comes before
the people. unless it is miserably alter.
ed, we will agree that it shall be more
worthy Of acceptance and no less really
democratic than the one jus. dead and
buried. Nous uerrons.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

Mr. Geo W. Hatch was recently
robbed and cruelty beaten, while on his
way home from the Boston Market.
The ringleader he found on the road
side, and as he stated he was sick, Mr.
Hatch took him into his wagon. While
they were passing through some solita-
ry ,imbered land, the mock invalid
gave signal, when two men rushed
into the road and attacked Mr. II. He
defended himself nobIy. breaking an
arm Of one OF his assailanls and stab.
hing another before he was overpower.
ed
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The New York papers are pointing
out the illegally of the movement, now
making by our government. in sending
U. s. troops into Texas. They show
the Illegally by proving that Texas is
yet a Foreign state or nation. The
annexation scheme is not ye. consum-
mated-our laws do not yet govern that
people-and this movemen, is in utter
violation Of the treaty s,ipula,ons with
Mexico. Loco focos are evidently gov
erned in this matter, as well as in MANY
others. on the principle tina. might
makes right.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

In several Of the loco foco gerryman-
-dered districts in Missouri. where loco
foco counties were attached 10 large
whig counties for the purpose Of secur.
ing loco majority, the people have
repudiated The action of the demagogues
by elec,ins good and honest wings.
The people every where are beginning
10 find out and rebuke the schemes Of
designing demagogues. Such results
are encouraging to the lovers Of their
country.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
Fatal Accident.

On Monday last Mr. George Ballard,
Of Baltimore Township. Henry Co.,
shot himself. The lock accidentally
struck root while he was attempting
TO destroy "yellow jackets" nes,
with the butt, and the contents Of the
gun lodged in his heart. He has a
mother and sister in Guernsey county.
Ohio. He was iecen,ly inferred,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
The late Election.

we must wait some time yet before
we can obtain the official vote of the
late Territorial Election. We called
OF Mr. Secretary WILLIAMS on Tues.
day evening, who informed US that the
returns were probably sen, in mos, part
10 Iowa City. He had received but
two county returns. As the law re-
quires them to be opened within 40
days in presence of the Governor and
Marshal, we hardly know how they
will fix it. The returns ought to have
been made to this place. as both The
offices OF the Secretary and Governor
are here.
We shall hereafter offer reward for
official returns from each county. In
thus way, perhaps, the Pos, Masters or
Clerks al the various county seats may
be induced to forward them immediate.
ly after the election As il is we shall
probably have the official returns of all
the State elections before receiving that
OF our own Territory.
From all we can gather the majority
OF Dodge against Lowe is a llule rising
GOO. The majority against the Con.
siliu,Ion is 5i2 This glorious result
carries with i, m0roi. winch we in.
tend to dilate upon hereafter.
We should think from reading The
loco loco papers in this Territory ,ha,
The democrats were the most gnllible set
OF folks on earth. Every paper of
that description il shedding tears of
bitter sorrow over the defeat of the So
called Constitution aud attributing their
terrible mlshap 10 The influence of the
misrepresentation of the naughty
wings. We are not aware that there
actually was any misrepresentation of
the kind charged. and if there was.
the law passed by the last Legislature
ought to have been a complete antidore.
for that had clause engrafled in ex
pressly TO guard agains, the influence
of The very kind of misrepresentation
of which in their disappointment they
are so ready 10 complain Poor fell
lows. they feel very bad, and in their
chagrin they seem disposed 10 attribute
Their disappointment 10 every thing but
the right cause.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

The new and beautiful boat, the
''Star Spangled Banner" struck snag
al Devils Island, IL miles above Cape
Glrardeau, few days since, and sunk
Immediately in eight feet water. She
was on her second trip to New Or
leans. $4,000 insurance at Cncinna
H.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The James ". JeGiies of Iowa,
who The ST Louis Republican says was
arrested in Baltimore shorl,ime since.
was engaged in business in Blooming.
ton. We learn tina, he obtained goods
on forged draft and that John w.
Brady of the same place was also ar.
rested az partner in the fraud. We are
glad neither of them hailed from Bur
ling,on.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The Ocean Hotel, Of Newport, r. |.
was consumed by fire on the Sd inst.
The loss is estimated al $35. 900; but
worse than all. Mr. Gardiner. very en-
Gerprising citizen and +. r. Hazard,
Esq, lost their lives and MessIs Geo.
Barrows and Rob't Coxali were seri-
eusly If not fatally injured. Rumor
makes three or four other victims.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The Murder and .arSon at Xenia.-
Several had been arrested as The sup.
posed perpetrators of this dreadful ira
gedy. Some pedl ars were traced from
Xenia. and when an attempt was made
TO search their wagons they resisted.
The pursuing party. after being REIN
forced. persisted in their search, when
fight cnsued and one of The pedlars
was shot dead They were finally
captured and taken TO Xenia, where the
people became so much excited as TO
make i, Difficult, 10 protect The pedlars
from farther violence. Rumor SAYS
that some Of the stolen articles were
found upon them; hut while the people
were in such high stale Of excitement
it is difficult 10 come at the truth.
These pedlars, after all. NAV have been
innocent. The Xenia Torch Ligh, SAYS:
An inquest was held over the body Of llr
Kinney, when l. was mlnutelv examined
by the jury aud physicians in attendance
a deep wound was discovered in and around
the left eve. cause d 10 all appearance by
heavy blow from hammer or haichet. The
homes surrounding the eve we're extensively
fractured. Three Other wounds were seen
on the top Of tie head, at one Of which the
srul was badly fractured. These wounds
appeared to have been made with the corner
OF a bar of iron or some other obtuselv point
ed instrument. Some Of the blows were no
doubt glancngly made. The face was
frightluly swollen, The breast, arms, hands
and back were considerably scorched and
blackcned which is evidence that the fire
was first kindIed near the bodies. The op:n.
ion seems to prevail that they were both
struck simultaneously, that Mr. Steele was
killed outright, and that Nr Kinney after
The frs, blow, had raised himself up, then
received the other wounds on the top Of the
head. and in his convu!sive struggles he
worked his body towards the door 1t is
not probable he had any consciousness after
he was first struck The verdict Of the cor
sners Jury was"dcath by violence"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The Pope's attempt 10 suppress the
publication D'Anbigne's History of
the Reformation, is causing thousands of
tina, work 10 be read where, before the
agitation of this subject. il was no,
known. All kinds of religion should
bear the light Of investigation. This is
an age of discussion and investigation
on every subject. Great minds are
seeking after the truth and the masses
will soon be satisfied with nothing but
truth.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

Mr. Rives suppressed speech is like.
" soon TO appear. Mr. Rives was for.
merly Of the Globe.and the suppression
was made on account Of a loco foco
family quarrel.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The Missouri Republican contains
list OF ,wentyseven clerks who have
been recently swep, on. Of the Depart.
men.s at Washington. Eighteen of
these were removed from the Treasury
Department.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
OREGON Rail Road.

A letter from Mr. Whitney is publish
ed in last weeks Du Buque Trans.
crip,, dated Prairie du Chem, June 80.
His company lief. Milwaukee on the
l7th of that month, touching a, Prairie.
vile, Watertown, Fox Lake, Fort
Winnebago and Mineral Point. He
gives glowing description Of the
country through which he passed and
says he never saw better profile for
rail road. We have traversed the same
route and can fully endorse his state
ment. The only drawback to his pro
ject is in the fac, that if Congress grants
Charter the land he asks for on each
side cannot be appropriated in conse-
quence of so much having been entered
in Wisconsin. He consoles himself,
however. by the hope that he can obtain
an equivalent in other lands contiguous.
lie says he cannot fix upon the most
feasible route OUtll lie nearS from all The
Land Offices in tina, region. He was
to leave the Prairie for the Missouri on
the Is, of July.
This grand undertaking seems TO
find favor every where. VIVA, an i'm.
mense trade it would open for the great
west if completed!
The everlasting County Seat question
of Lee County was partially decided a,
the late election by choosing Fort Mad
isnn, West Poin, and franklin as the
three highest points. On the first
Monday in next month there will be an
other trial. when the highes. Of these
three will be the County Seat-until
the mex, general election, any how
Lee county has now two good Cour.
Houses. and if franklin should be the
mex, choice they will have three.
The editor of the Capital Reporter.
who has been in the Territory bu,
few months, has undertaken The task of
whi,ewashing the characters of the
newly appointed Office holders. Well,
they perhaps needed some, and we pre-.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
W.rELLo, Aug

w
To tie Editor Of the HaTT.Iy ma d 4
Dear SIR. The communicate. UT,
last Gazette from this county, ..1p
an ANONYMOUS friend Of NINE. ~, sa.ss
think pass unnoticed. Even my n a !
The democrats Of this county Lang
nit me, a wing, to hear 20 ss..ius
,ound and unfounded charges
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

One Of the newly elected members
Of the Convention in Missouri--Dr
hsad--disd recently. in the Randolph
District.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

Elk Gov. Lincoln Of Massachusetts,
who sunk his whole fortune, while in
office, has just received eighty thou
sand dollars by the will of the late
Daniel Waldo.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The New Orleans Courier states that
Gen. Taylor has determined TO take
possession Of a small fort built by the
Mexicans on the eastern bank Of the
Rio Grsnde, and send the garrison to
the other side Of that river. Gen. Tay-
Tor, we presume, takes The responsible
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

VIM. Z Jones, of Ilopkinsville, Ky.
was killed by lightning on the 9Th.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

THE Ohio.--On the 9Th there was
but two feet water in the channel.
From Cincinnati to Louisville, SAYS the
Missouri Republican, there was 80
inches on the bars and falling.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

We thank the officers Of the deserv-
edly popular steamboat WAR EAGLE.
for their continued attentions to this Of
fee.
The officers of the favorite steamer
ST. CRoIx also deserve our thanks for
late papers.
The FALCON too. has LAID ms under
obligations for similar favors.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The bagging factory, rope walks.&
belonging 10 the Hon. HENRY CLAY,
were entirely consumed, with fifty tons
of hemp and some manufactured arti-
cles on the 7th inst. Loss 1000 or 5000
dollars. Five thousand covered by in
surance. l, is said to have been the
work of an incendiary.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
Mrs GoopRlCK of Potnsi. Wi

Mrs GooDRIcK of Potnsi. Wis. ,sirang
led her only two children, on last Thurs
day week. One was boy of or 6
years, the other girl Of or months.
She was over,aken by sudden fl, Of
insanity during the absence OF her hus-
hand
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

1900 votes were polled at the recent
election at Nauvoo. All the Mormon
candidates in the county were elected,
the anti mormons did no, turn out ex-
cept a, Warsaw, they feel that the cleo
tive franchise To them is mere farce.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

James Robinson killed John Balzer
in Richmond, Ray county. Mo-. on the
9th, in a stree. fight. The wound was
inflicted in the side Of B. by small
pocket knife.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

Firemen's Riots were again rife in
Philadelphia.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21
Lee County.

The large vote a. Manirose and Re
okuk surprises every body. Our sur
prise is that it was not more, consider
ing the conliguily Of those places to
Nauvoo.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The election in Tennessee has prob.
ably gone adversely for the Wings.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

We have seen hut little Of the cleo
ton returns from Indiana yet. Smith,
wing is elected by very large majority
in the Wayne District. II. d. Owen is
also reelected.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

iiN i''i'" - . H'
the keosauqua Times. be'"
election the Capital Reporter wv
tina, Van Buren, county won"
Dodge a majority of 900 or 4Vv'
official returns give him los'
paper claimed the same maJ'a :.
the Constitution. which aciuA'
ceived but 10 majority.
Had i, no, been for a ft'o WI Ip
the Territory. Dodge's vote "% -
been much smaller. They TG,,s
acts proved themselves to be WV"
are--bogus. Y
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

The communication of Enquirer"
has been crowded out for wan, of room.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-08-21

Secretary BEx HARDIN has left Frank
fort. KY, in hurry. The papers do
not state the cause only by lnsinuation
and as rumor. The louisville Com.
mercial trusts that the rumor is without
foundation. The following from the
Yeoman is all we know about IL:
Secretary Ben Hardin left here Yesterday,
by the advice of snIne of his friends. to es.
cape the indignation Of the popular will in
regard to some alleged moral alteration
II is said he will resign. We have not heard
his story, and are not prepared to saw how
guilty he IS, or whether at all. The charg
es against him are of a serious character, and
the popular feeling i, very highly excited
against him.
The New York herald., 1845-07-30
The New Police.

1
! noticed in the Herald fop day or two
articles advocating the adoption Of a distinctive uni
form to be worn by the new police, whereby they
may be the more readily recognized. To this as one
Of them, protest. and ask Of you to give publicity
my reasons.
Americans cannot, without repugnance wea,
livery other than that prescribed for the army ano
navy, whom the honor and glory Of the stars anc
stripes more Immediately depend-besides, if tn,
police were thus made locomotive advertisements
would they be as likely to succeed in the detection
Of thieves and pckpockets No, sir. 1t would nol
work we'll effect would be while it might grain.
y the vanity of that portion Of the body who now
eel eaied, (very naturally, when the position the,
occupied IN other countries considered) il wou.,
nave tendency drive the respectable, the nrei-
gent, out OF the service. The neat and tasty badq
furnished by the Common Council is all that shoua
oe required; It readily enables all to satisfy them
selves as to the fact OF their being officers, and il
my person should wish to ascertain the name Of tn
officer, (n the event Of its being withhed) let h,m
aote the hour and place, and repair to the station
nouse of the ward, and he cannot fail to be put il
possession OF 1T A POLICEMAN
The New York herald., 1845-07-30

NEW YORK YArcH CLUB.-GRAND TRIP AND SAIL
ING MATcH.-This club will hold a meeting at their
Station House, Eysian Fields, on Monday next, for
the purpose Of admitting members, but more parti.
cularly to make arrangements for cruze to New
port. The different vessels belonging to the mem.
bers Of the club, will be anchored off this spot on
Monday afternoon, preparatory to their sailing for
Newport, at Z AM, on the following day At the
latter point they expect to fall in with ALL or the
principal part of the crack clippers from Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Bedford, Newburyport,
Norfolk, and other places on our seaboard, nclud-
ing the town OF Hull There will doubtless ensue
Of the finest sailing matches that has ever taken
place in this country, in which the best vessels, out
of somewhere about sixty in number, will contest
the matter. All the boat and ship builders in our
principal ports-the owners of different vessels and
others, who take interest in this most beautiful,
healthy, and soul invigoratng enjoyment, are quite
on tp-toe Of expectation as respects the result. II
will truly be grand sight to view, and still more so
TO be one OF the party.
The New York herald., 1845-07-30

News FROM HAYrI. BY THE Wu,,,, Man.
We have received our files Of Haytien papars m n
the 18th instant. They contain, however verv Il,
tie news. The only thing Of importance we ,,nd
mentioned, is, that on the 9Th the Hav,;sn ,roaas
under command OF Major Generals Morsset, Bobo,
ana Gardere, drove the Dominicans from the 10.
sltIons which they had taken by surprise few davs
previous. Major General Morisset was acting as
Commander-n-ChIs for the occasion, and the col.
umns composing his military force were, at the
latest dates, pursuing their forward movement. and
driving the insurgents constantly before them No.
thing is said about the number of killed and wound
ed, which induces to believe that the Domncans,
nndlng Themselves the weakest, prudenty retired
from their enemies
The New York herald., 1845-07-30
ClfY lnfelIiRence.

BOARD OF supERvisoRs.-Dr Rees-This Board met
last evening, his Honor the Recorder in the chair.
Dr. RrEs appeared in person. and read his written re-,
ply to the allegations set forth in the charges OF the petit
TONERS who prayed ms femovn from d oee on the
provisions of the statute.
MIR KErcHuM followed, contending that the Board had
much the .parties complaining had not made their
statements upon OATH which was necessary in all
ed had no jurisdiction in cases ofimpeachment which
jurisdiction was confined to the County Court.
Mr. EDWARDS replied, contending that this Board had
Mr. KETcHUM moved that the Board quash the charges
in their present form, which he contended, both
circumstances" as required by the statute.
The RECORDER directed.the attention Of the Board to
the fact that the Board had the power to call upon Dr.
Rees to answer thekcharges contained in the petition
Of the compainants but the charges indefinite and
vague in the present instance The charges. also
Of fJusce Merritt fully Illustrated his views as in sfi his
try him. but the charges not being substantatcd OATH
the investigation did not proceed.
Alderman CHARLIcK followed contending that the
Board Board of Supervisors had jurisdiction to in
vestigats, though not possessing judicial ,powersu
sa addas
Mr.. KErcHuM hereupon excepted to the decision.
REcoRDER-What is the response to lthe charges Mr..
KErcHuM-we deny the charges altogether; and we
shall except every charge put forward here and shall
require the time and place for every thing We shall
Mr.. EDwARps had opportunity to look up the testi.
mony, and wished for postponement.
Alderman JACKSON moved an adjournment to next
Tuesday at O'Clock.
STORING CoTToS FROM THE FIRE DIsTRIcT.-Some
merchants in this city storing the damaged cotton
from the fire district Experience has proved that cotton
having been once wet or DAMP will again ignite being
should keep sharp look out We shall be agreoably dis.
pointed II fires do not originate from this baneul prac-
tice.
MARRIAoE IN THE ToMss.-A curious and somewhat
interesting ceremony performed in the private
Of the Police Magistrates yesterday morning very
beautiful and blushing Yankee girl, accompanied by
tall good looking Bostonan arrived in the city at
o'clock and after stopping at hotel for breakfast walk
ed out in pursuit Of Squire Fortunately they happen
ed to st officer Josephs who cvilly showed them the
way to the Halls OF Justice and conducted them into the
presence OF Justice Osborna gentleman celebrated for
his urbany and politeness They declared their
wish to be married. stating that they bound for
great vest where they hoped to rear the wide
spread rich and fertile prairies chickens and corn chill
dren and bacon What could possibly be delight
ul What crusty old bachelor would not gladly change
his forlorn condition. If such prospect were insured
him The Magistrate seemed OF our opinion, and ac-
cordingly united in the bonds Of wedlock Mr. Noah d
Haskell, ir and Miss Lydia Ann wilkins. The bride
blushed deepy-the gentleman looked "unutterable
hings"-pad the clerk, and arm-inarm left the Office