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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

a sad acciden, attended the dedica.
ton of Jackson Hall, Blair and Rives'
new building in Washington CITY. on
the nigh, of the fourth. After the bed.
Icatlon there were some brilian, fire.
works. Near the close of the display,
the staging on which the pyrotechnist
stood gave way just as he was firing
stand OF twelve rockets. Instead Of 90
ing upward the rockets took horizon.
tai range and struck among the multi
iude near the Presidents house. One Of
the rockets iranstixed itself through the
heart of Mr. James Knowles. His poor
vile hung on his arm at the time, and
her shrIeks were terrible. A cOlored
woman was also killed outright and a
large number were more or less injured.
Messrs LEEfLER and MORGAN pub
llshed card" in the last Gazette in
reply TO an article of ours which appear
ed IN the ilawk-Eye about a month
since. The article was entitled "Gen,
Dodge-the Conyention--he Bargain"
We have no room TO spare this week in
indicating our character and throwing
back The libelous charges contained in
this Gard" into the teeth OF our ira.
ducers. They have made up person.
al issue between themselves and our.
self, and some other time TO settle The
matter will be just as convenient as The
present to US
personal quarrel between Messrs
LETTER and Morgan and ourself will
not interest the public al any time, and
the people have higher objects on
which 10 place their attention at pre-
sent; we will barely say that the state
ments we made are so well understood
by this community, and were at the
time. that no sueh denial of them as Is
con aimed in tine Gard" will avail any.
thing The idea tina, Morgan is no
oiiice-seeker Is quite laughable. Did
lie no, ask Mr. Dodge to inercede for
him for an office, and did not General
Dodge tell him he could not, because he
did not consider him citizen of the
Territory? And did not Morgan soon
after leave ST Louis and come 10 Bur.
Legislature on the plea that lie wished
10 show Gen. Dodge that he was as
popular in Des Moines as Gen. Dodge
was? But the tune has changed
Messrs LETTER and Morgan were anti
Dodge men few weeks ago. Now
they are warm Dodge men. That
makes the difference. We could tale
unfold-and Morgan knows it-bui we
scorn TO do it,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
Why do they do ifI

We have heard of about half dozen
different lies that have been propagaied
within few days past about Gen.
Lowe. We have traced the most Of
them to sources whence we might have
expected better things. They were
circulated by men who are personally
interested in the success of Gen Dodge.
They know he has had the whole ap-
pointing power virtually thrown into
his hands, and they wish 10 secure his
favor and success at the same time
They see that Gen. Lowe is growing
in favor with the people wherever he
goes--that his chance of election is as
good as that of Gen. Dodge's, and I'M
less they can counteract his prospects
of success, he will be elected. They
know that fair means won't do this, so
they resort to foul. As Gen. Lowe has
in two or three instances promptly met
and refuted these ISLANDERS. personally,
we do not deem it necessary to expose
their authors unless the necessity of The
case compels US to do so.
Gen. Loves moral character is with.
out reproach, and his ability as man
OF talents vii! not-cannot be question.
ed. He is an honest man and despis-
es the character of demagogue.-
Should The people elect him 10 Con-
gress they will have man Ia represent
them, who will be firm and sieadfasl in
the advocacy and maintenance of their
rights and interests. Try him, fellow
citizens, and you will never regret il.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
From tie Correspondence Of the Standard.
Mcil;ssl<a county.
OsKALoUsA. June 29lh,

OskALOUSA. JUNE %Jln, 1919.
Gentlemen: The Hon. A. c.
Dodge is now at this place, and on
yesterday gave our citizens speech,
IN which he minated that Mr. Lowe
had refused to meet him, and discuss
the principles Of our respective parties.
and also expressed an anxiety 10 meet
hun. The Wing Central Committee
OF Mahaska county fel, il to be their
duty to offer him an opportunity of so
doing. and promptly care him
challenge to meet Mr.. Lowe at our
July Court. on the 2ls, of July next.
lie has not as We, accepted The invita-
ton, but even if he should not, we
wish Mr.. Lowe TO be with US at that
time. Mr. Dodge intends to doIge
along on the South side Of the Des
Mones. He has been through Hen.
ry. Washington and Keokuk counties.
10 this place. My object in writing
this TO yon is, that you may inform Mr
Lowe of this appointment.
Respectfully yours.
If Gen. Dodge minated tina. Mr.
Lowe had refused 10 meet him as above
stated, he minated that which is IN.
true. Soon after Mr. Lowe was nom.
mated, and before either had started on
the canvass, he wrote to Gen. DODGE
TO ascertain if it would be agreeable TO
him Tor both TO visit the people at the
same time, expressing strong desire
that it might be so. Gen. Lowe re.
ceived no answer from Gen. Dodge,
but he did receive one from Mr. Clarke.
Gen. Dodge's brolher-in.law, stating
that when Gen. loves letter came 10
hand, Gen. Dodge had started few
hours before on his elec,oneerinp tour.
Gen. Lowe thought il strange that his
letter had not been received sooner. as
another letter which he had sent a, the
same time 10 another gentleman had
been received about 80 hours before
the departure Of Gen. Dodge. He now
has reason to think j, still stranger tina,
Gen. Dodge should intimate that he
refused TO meet him. If Gen. Dodge
expects TO succeed he must be careful
mol to misrepresen, facts.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
Keokuk County,.

A friend at Richland writes:-ar,
ders,and that Lowe of Muscatjne !,
Wing candidate for Delegate. /
Wings here are well pleased Will
choice of The Convention, aud will :
AIR Lowe their undivided suppor'
learn that heretofore Dodge has rt,i
ed a great many Wing votes ind
part OF our county, in conseoueRr.
some objections TO the Wing candid,
but no such objections exist againal
Lowe. and il the Wings throughout
Territory are equally satisfied with
choice OF the Convention. we will n
the Locos close chase. Staalra
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
ANOTHER APPOINTMENT.

BY the exertion of our "worlhy Del
egale" as the Gazette has il, i, will be
seen that Col. LEFFLER has been re-
moved and DR. BAILY of Van Buren,
county has been appointed in his place.
The appointment Of JOHNSTON of Lee
county to the District Attorney ship
was made through the instrumentalily
of Gen. Dodge.
appointment By the President -GIDEoN S.
BAILEY, as Narsbal Of the United States for
the Territory of Iowa, in the place of Isaa
Letter removed
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
Texas Annexed.


The ST. Croix brought up the news
on Friday last, that Texas had agreed
TO the resolutions passed al the las, Con-
gress Of the United States, and that free
permission had been given TO the Unit
ed States troops TO take up their occu-
pancy in the country. In accordance
with this permission. five companies Of
the 4th regiment. according to the N.
Q. Picayune of the 9Th inst. had al
ready proceeded to Texas. The lst
regiment of Dragons had reached the
Rio Grande and the Sd regiment of In
faniry was momentarily expected.
What effect this will have on the re-
la,ions between This country and Mex
leo is not yet developed. It is well
known that Mexico had offered TO treat
with the Texans. The basis of the trea-
ty was the acknowledgement of the in.
dependence Of Texas on the condition
that she should not annex herself or be.
come subject TO any country whatever.
While shis treaty is in the way of ne
collation.. Texas accepts the offer Of
the United States, and annexes herself
TO our Union by an almos, unanimous
vote on the part of her representatives
in Congress.
We acknowledge that we do no,
sympalhise with Mexico as we should
have done, had she made no oyerures
TO acknowledge The Independence of
Texas. If, in her estimation Texas
could be free with the prescribed COR
dtions, she could be free without them;
and the fact that overtures were made
and terms were proposed by Mexico TO
acknowledge the independence Of Tex
as, will IN the estimation Of a vast ma
Jority be taken as virtual acknowl-
edgment of that independence. Had
Mexico insisted that Texas was still a
part and parcel Of her dominions, and
any attempt TO wrest it from her oy the
United States would he violation of
treaty s,ipulatlons, as she has hereto
fore commended, without admitting the
possibility of her becoming independ.
ent in any event, the affair would have
presented different aspect; as il is,
should Mexico declare war against the
United States she will find but few 10
yindi late her course.
This rapid and wholesale extension
of the ''area of freedom" by giving a
larger foolhold to the peculiar nstiu-
lions" of the South, may yet be fatal
to our confederacy. Were there not
ruling disposition on the part of those
who have all along opposed the scheme,
10 hope for the best in every thing
that transplres. and acqulesce in the ac-
ton of the majority, we should fear
that such bold step might dissolve the
Union. But such disposition does
exist. and we are among those who
hope that good may grow out Of this
apparent evil.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

thus cut off in health and in the vigor
Of manhood, and we hope some good
impression may have been made. All
must have felt that the way Of the
transgressor is hard. The only wise
way is for youth to shun temptation
aud bad company.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
From tie Oregon Em;craut, :

From tie Oregon Emigrant. n
ST Joseph's Gazette of the 4lh N
says: we learn from traders. that AR
pany OF emlgrants, consisting ofw1
ty-two wagons, have entirely mls
their way and have got near The M.
Of The Yellow Stone. The comp
was from Iowa. and crossed d
Council Bluffs. They lrft the 81
ments without a pilot, with the hog
following in the trail Of the main q
panles which left this place. The !
ders report them without provriI
suflic lent 10 prosecute their Journeys
barely enough TO return.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

TExAs.-It appears from the o6a
returns Of the votes cast at the Pr
dental election on the Cd Of Sepleml
last. that Texas contains SO count
and 1852 qualified voters, viii
counting those who did not attend
polls. Her population, exclusive
slaves, and free colored people. is,ths
fore, about equal 10 that OF Rhode
land.-Ait0n Telegraph.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

Immigrants. From the Cd ofAa
to The 30lh of June, evening, then
rived at the quarantine ground, NJ
York, thirty-one thousand fowh
dred and .forty.fhree Immigrants,
whom seventeen thousand. six humid
and sixty-fve arrived in June.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

We are indebted to Mr. JOHN CURTz
Of Henderson county, ILL.,, for files of
late eastern papers. Mr. Curlz has just
returned from The east.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
Post oflice.--.New POSTAGE

For the information of onr
we repeat, in a condensed :.
rates OF postage on letters, news
and pamphlets. as regulated by II
ACT BY the last Congress, which
INTO operation on fhe Is, ins,.
on LETTERS.
"'hg'e ie''ers or any number of
pieces not exceeding half an
ounce, 300 miles or less
II over 800 miles, %
Drop letters, not mailed. ~
For each additional half onnoo
Thereof add single postage thereto VI
oS NEWSPAPERS
Newspapers Of 1900 square inch
es or less, sent by editors or
publishers, from their offices
OF publication, any distance
not exceeding 80 miles.
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All sizes over 1900 square inches Z.
SHINE as on pamphlets.
on PAMPHLETS, &c.
Pamphlets Magazines and Peri.
odicals, any distance for one
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tional part thereof II
ON CIRCULARS.
Quarto post. single cap. or pa.
per not larger than single
cap, fold ID, directed and I'm.
sealed, for each sheet, 9.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

The Steamer Marquette. as she was
leaving New Orleans for Cincinnati on
the 18th inst, bursted both of her boil.
ers, which killed between 80 and 40 of
the passengers and crew. Several
were blown $50 TO 200 feet in the air.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
EOreign News.

The Acadia at Boston, brings news
fifteen days later from Europe, but i, is
not important. The Maynoolh Bill has
become law, but it does moi stop re-
peal agitation in Ireland.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

"Palph p. Lone, the whg candi-
date for Congress, while a member of
the convention 10 form constitution,
advocated HE odious policy Of borrow.
ing money for constructing internal I'M
provements. and leaving the debt 10 be
paid by posierity. = Gazette.
We deny the above and pronounce
il base fabrication All must see the
object of the editor, and we call upon
him for the proof of his assertion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

CoNrRADIcTIeN.-We are glad TO be
able To contradict the rumor that we
published last week about the murder
in Van Buren, county. The rumor may
have grown on, of circumstance of a
similar character that took place farther
south few weeks since,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

Two Sioux Indians, who murde red
drover and shot his partner several
months since, have been caught and
lodged in the Du Buque Jail. They
acknowledge the crime, but say they
took the men TO be Englishmen who
had committed depredalions on their
band.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

From some hints thrown out it seems
that Mr. Donaldson has held out induce
ments 10 the government of Texas,
which are Unauthorized by Congress.
Whether it was promise TO assume
her debts or something else will soon
be made 10 appear.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

The Public money that was stolen
from the trunk of Judge Bayard. late
Receiver a. Fairfield, on his way TO St
Louis, has not We, been discovered
There was about $4,000,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

Mr. Thomas j. Watts was killed in
sham fight at military encampment
at Athens, KY, few DAYS ago.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
DOrr Released.

The hero Of Chepachet has given up
the trade of painting fans in the Rhode
Island Penilentiary and is causing some
ltlle sensation in New York. He was
pardoned on the 3olh ui. He has not
however been restored to his right, and
privileges as a citizen.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
The ESarrrf HOUSc.

This large and commodious Hotel
was opened on Monday last by lis wor.
thy proprietor, Mr. j. G. Fletcher. A
few friends, besides his regular board
ers. sat down TO a first rate dinner at its
opening. We were among the number
and can testify that heater table or
better cheer cannot be found in the
west. The arrangement Of the rooms
the furniiure-and the general man.
agement of the house are all in tip top
style and cannot be otherwise than
gratifying to all who may pa,ronize the
establishment. The "Barret House"
is great acquisition to Burlington.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

Lightning.-We learn that on Sun
day morning last, five horses were xii.
led by lightning on the road leading to
Toolesboro'. Two of them belonged
TO r. w. Dobee, and the other three
to Mathew Drips. They were all
standing under tree at the time.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

1t is rumnred that McLane will be
authorized to make a compromise with
Great Britain by agreeing TO the 49lh
degree as the boundary! VIVA, will
Mr. Douglass say to that. The west
will hardly agree TO such compromise.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

JOHN KING, Esq, the worthy post
master at Dn Buqae, has resigned his
office,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

derman of the Alb w ard in ST. Louis
on Saturday last, as Naive American
candidate.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

A HIT.-The editor of the va
inglon Union kept his paper in ns
ing for a week or more on The desaI
Gen. Jackson. The following n
graph in the Washington United 81
Journal seems 10 have reference I0a
circumstance. and contains an inss
ton which the editor of the Uas
may feel himself called upon 70
plain. After the publication 10
Journal the Union DOTTED its 'hiaI
ments of woe:'
Having never declared that ihttI
ton Of Gen. Jackson TO the Presld's
would be the greatest curse whlchc
befall this county, we do not co.'s
it indispensably necessary TO roalT
our paper in mourning for mOai
ter his tlecease.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

A loafer thus addressed the hs
Of public house. Say, landlord
you please 10 give me drink OIL !
cool water. | am SO hungry d.
don't know where TO sleep 10 W
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17
SPRIoa CHAMBERS. Esq, brough, a

SPRIoa CHAMBERS. Esq, brought
sample of most excellent wheat in
town on Saturday. We believe he
has sold his crop to Mr. Shackford.-
New Whea, will soon be coming in in
large quantities; but we believe that no
price has yet been fixed for it. Fifty
cents is now offered.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

We are indebted to the Officers Oh
following boats for late ST LOU, n
pers:
FORTUNE,
MERMAID,
MoNoNA,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

The house of Mr. Scott, the Pyro.
technist in Du Buque caught fire by the
ignition of some powder on Monday Of
last week. and was nearly consumed
before the flames could be subdued.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

SYNOPSIS OF DoDGE's SPEECH AT
Orrun contained 305 is. con-
nec,ed with a goodly number of odds"
"ob,ained." "foughi." &c. He didn't
say bleed once!! -Keosauqua Times
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

The accoun, Of the Execution, which
all our readers are anxious TO see takes
M so much room that we are obliged TO
crowd out several political articles Of
imDortanep
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

Governor DopGE of Wisconsin has
failed in making treaty with the VIM
nebagoes. They sey they will not bar
ter away the neutral ground for lands
south west of The Missouri. They
may go north, but they say they will
not go South or west.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-07-17

The last Gazette gives queer rea-
son for believing that Congress will
give Us our extended boundary. II ar
CUES that now Texas is admitted, the
north will be more apt 10 admit Iowa
as large state than as a small one
That's News.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-10
uUEaDEDn At Asst.

To esrarc unharmcd, the dreadful ana,hemas OF
liza; memorable "privaie letter 10 public Coffee
hoase," was marvellous lea, of Tyierism. But
wc are sure that it cannot resist the whering force
o! the following gentle paragraph from the
Trenton (N ~ Ga=chs, paper whose
Whiggery is beyond dispute. We quote
j. as an evidence of strong language. II will
compare with the herces, specimens oil the British
Press 10 word i, canno, be surpassed, in It's
p.culiari,ies of style and sentiment. Ia The way
81 "damning denuncalion," iicleary "oul Herds
uerod" Itmust haunt The conscience and dis
,urb the peace OF mind of The ex-President in his
quiet re,rea, on The banks OF James river, when
he reads this picture, sRelched as it is with the
darkes. colors of The Salvador Rosa School The
write. refers 10 the removal OF some Tyler Office
l,olier:
Present misery past crime-future dis
grace and con,empt-which Of these can
nerve man for death or reconcile him 10 II Z
No, no! Vice may put on The appearance oi
Virtue while il lives; but in lis dying agonies II
ran no longer play the hypocflte: AMI TyieTism-
mat las, most ingenious, most consumna'e per-
soniiicaion of all the sorts OF political lerpiude
that man most loaheS hates, and despises-can-
not die with dignny. We submit, therefore, that
rs the descending knife enters deeper and deeper
into the flesh the creature must wrilhe and Shrek
and groau aud how!-i,s death must be- what its
life has been the oh ect OF horror. OF aversion OF
pity, Of contempt, OF ridicule."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-06-10
0s1rjDooroepO 1Enrqttrer,

rsrsons 10 attend the next session OF Inc Less'"
tnre, furthe purpose of forwarding me ooie-'' :
c On motion Of Mr. vanwnkle The blank IL Tue
: brcsuIuliun was filed with No. .. :. DO
On motion Of Mr. Jackson, the hian OK J" ~
s,h resolution. was filled with The NO 10 o;do,,
on motion Of Mr. Lee, Of Hardy tue rfes' ~ ,ts
Of The convention was appointed Chairman o 'ne
central corresponding committee.
The preamble and resolutions were then "nan''
mously adopted hy the convention.
On molion Of MIR Vanwinklc, ,,h;s
p, sci,rd, That copy Of The proceedings o. ' ,h
convent be forwarded 10 the Governor o. ''u
Commonwealth, with reques, that ne ~ouiu id'
The same befnrc The General Assembly.
:" The following we're announced as the commit
lee Of 5 . Ar Soence-
Mr. VanwinSle, Mr.. Snndgrass, W.T.. op'"es'
Mr. Jackson. and Mr.. Stephenson
Committee Of l3-Mr. Duncan, Mr.; Ca "a =. sa
Mr. Hay nond, Mr. G. H. Lee, MIR. w; +. Go 1r
| Mr. McCally, Mr. Despard, Mr.: Cailne, NJ NJ
Johp Gather, Mr. Hays, Mr.. c. Tavenner' WE
/ Adams and Mr. Nicely.
On motion OF Mr. Smith OF HARRISON inc oon'
| yenlion Adjourned sine de.