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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
In a bad Way.-Great Loss.

The last Gazette contains a ticket,
which pnrporss to be the regularly nomi
mated ticket Of the loco foco Convention
recently held a. Dodgeville. He. however,
offers no proof of its genuineness, and
until he does. the public have right to
believe that there may be names put upon
that lirket which were never sanctioned by
The Convention. Until the people can see
the official minutes Of The meeting, thew
have right to question the er parte STATE
men, Of The truth-ielling editor of the Ga
ze.e. He says the Minutes of the Pro
ceedings were "acciden,ally lost" Now
this is pretty story. Does he think the
people will believe ii! What, the only
proof OF the genuneness Of The proceed
lngs Of such an imporlan, meeting as the
loco focos. always consider their County
Conventions to be--lost. irrecoverably
lost What an awful catastrophe! By
whom were these minutes los! They
were los, by The Secretary. we suppose.
recent conuert from the ,chig ranks!-
lie. the democracy look to it. There NAV
have been some political swindiing about
the loss of these minutes, which should
be enquired into. Until The real, Simon
Pure minutes are published. we hardly
think the Democracy will feel bound to
support ticket which is virtually the
banlling Of the yslient editor of the Ga.
zeite. We shouldn', be much surprised
If the editor in his next paper should de.
clare that some naughty wing had hooked
these minutes.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Gen. Taylor andfhe n. y Tribmne.-
In answer 10 remark in Noah's Times,
that "Gen. Taylor. would make good
Wing candidate fofIhe Presidency" the
Tribune observes:
''Such filings are exceedingly ungener.
Gus aud uncalled for. Gen. TAYLOR is in
deed an old-fashioned Kentucky Wing.
The ardent admirer aud supporter Of Henry
Clay but heis a retiring. modest, quiet
man. without political ambition, and will
BIZ ssrely amazed and vexed 10 see his
name connected with The Presidency
He has done his duty nobly merely
in basile when the orders Of his Govern
ment had exfnsed him 10 the chances OF
war, but in doing every thing consisien.
with his orders To avoid hos,lli,ies. The
whole country unites in doing him honor,
and with that he is more than satisfied =
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
q 90 d N e VS..

The settlement. Of the Oregon Question
by such an overwhelming majority for the
Ratification OF the Treaty in the Senate, will,
even according to the acknowledgment
OF The Union" give fresh and prosper
Gus impulse TO all branches Of business.
Inc country along the whole seaboard is
'ull OF j"y at the result. None but those
VINO care nothing for the prosperity of
our beloved country and who would de-
ugh. to see this nation involved in one Of
the mos, sangninary and expensive wars
ever waged. will regret the peaceable ter.
mlna'ion Of this unhappy controversy.
The Oregon Treaty Ratified i. is
with unfeigned pleasure. says The Nation
al lnielligencer, of the 10Th. that we an
nounce 10 the public The ratification, by
me Senate, of the treaty for the se,tlemen,
Of the Oregon controversy.
The injunction Of secrecy had not been
removed by the Senate, bu. enough Of the
proceedings was known. and certainly
known, To enable that paper to state tina,
the ratification passed by vote of form.
one TO jourteen-a majority, we believe,
unequalled on any importan, treaty. ex.
cep, the treaty Of 1912.
Moreover. we understand bv the Union,
The injunction of secrecy will not be re.
moved until the treaty is ratified by the
British government.
Report says the debate in the Senate.
Tor the last two or three days, although
IN secret session, has been exceedingly
spirited and interesting.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

4th July. in Burlington.
The Day-,he glorious Anniversary of
our Independence--will be observed in
this city in becoming manner.
AT 9 o'clock, the Sabbath School child
rem with their Teachers will assemble al
the Methodist Church, where the Decla.
ration of independence will be read and
an Address delivered by scholars belong
ing to the School attached 10 that church
The children will then march to McKeN
dale, in south Burlington, where they will
be served with refreshments.
Al II o'clock Mr. G. G.. SHAcKroRp
will deliver Temperance Address al the
Methodist Church. There will also be
appropriate Music on the occasion.
At | o'clock The Ladies will be in attend
ance in the neV Congregational Meeting
House on Fourth Street. ready to receive
company to their Dinner, got up for the
purpose of raising funds for The compile
,ion Of said building for House Of Won.
ship for the Congregational Church and
Society in Burlington.
ln1he evening, at early candle lighting.
the Ladies will give Musical Festival,
with Ice Cream, Cake. Lemonade, &C.,
to match, to raise funds for the same
object.
We understand, that in accordance
with their usual liberaliy. the members
of the Burlington Band have consented to
be present a, all of the above places
Their music will add much in making the
day pass of agreeably.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Gov. Clarke has appointed the officers
of the new company Of volunteers who
are to take the place of the two companies
of Dragons who came down on the &c.
ella few days since on their way to
Jefferson Barracks. As all the other
companies were permitted to elect their
own officers, some dissatisfaction exists
because the new company is deprived OF
the same privilege. This is thought, to
be the great reason that very few have
offered to join this company, no,wiih.
standing the handbill of Capt. Morgan
that is seen in every conspicuous place.
calling loudly for volunteers. We under.
stand there will be ii,le difficulty in filling
The company a, Du Buque, as the extra
company in that town will be very willing
to spend the summer at Fort Atkinson.
The officers Of the new company are
JAMES NJ. MORGAN, Captain; JonN II
MCKFNNY, lst Lieutenant, both of Bur.
llng,on; and DAVID S. Wilson, of Du
Buque, I'd Lieutenant. Capt. Morgan is
now at Du Buqne.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Crook Bdcks.-A writer in the Boston
Transcript. says that some body else is of
opinion tina, The inelegant gait Of Boston
ladies is owing to spending SO much of
their time in rocking chairs Nearly
half young lady's indoor life is Suspend
ed in an unnatural position in this way.
on the elbows. The consequence is, the
muscles Of The back become entirely re
laxed, the spine grows crooked, then
comes weak back. high pair of shout.
ders. an awkward manner of carrying the
head,and an incapacity for all other grace
full movement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Doctors disagree. The blank cart
ridge acar man of the Gazet,e, uttered
mos. doleful complaints abou. the back
wardness of the wings in sustaining the
war short time since. All know how
well he came up to the scratch, and how
full Of "phigh." he has been. The democ
racy of Iowa mus, settle the matter as to
which is the best authority the Burlington
Gazette or the Albany Argus. The Argus.
which is one Of The staunchest loco foco
papers in the country says
1.-The Wing press, TO their credit be il,
said. as general thing, while they scold
at The AdmInistration-rerl from a
habit of fault finding GO FOR THE cnuN
TRY and uigorous prosecution Of the
,car."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
Nh diItiO n.

We hope our nation will soon be at
peace with all The world. If maintained
one half century, and no internal dissen.
lions rend our fair republic, then will all
other na'ions be mere pigmes by the side
Of the United States. II Education and
Religion are permitted TO have their lepi,-
innate influence-if they receive tina, en-.
c"uragement which they deserve-if in
lelligence and virtue be deeply imbedd-d
in the hearts Of all the people. then may
we NOT fear though all the nations of the
world combine agans, us. We are graf
flied to learn semi.officiallv through the
Union" lha. the mediation offered bv
Eng land will probably be accepted by our
Government That paper of the nigh, of
the 18Th. referring to the news btough,
by the Caledonia saws: "One Interesting
item is, that the Caledonia brings inslruc-
tons to Mr. Pakenham TO offer the medl.
alton OF England between the u. States
and Mexico. If Mexico offers to receive
minister from the Uuited States to settle
all our differences, whether il be owing 10
the appeal Of The British minister to Mex.
leo or not. II can scarcely clash with The
sentiments of the President, who has
twice declared his desire to make an hon.
orable peace"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
SONG.

The spray a bnbbling fountain filings
To catch the Rainbow's heavenly dyes,
Has drawn its purest flow from springs
Forever sealed to human eyes.
Tine softest strain which music knows,
lis prlsoned in the ocean shell
Ihe sweetest scentings OF the rose
Are locked in its most secret cell.
SO passion in the Utmost breast
VI youth and innocence has wove,
A bower OF sunbeams for the rest
vi early and unut.ered love.
II has 10 living voice to speak
It's tender meanings as they rise,
Are flushed upon the traitor cheek,
Are breathed in all unconscious signs.
F. III w
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
Theatre Burned. Loss

Theatre Burned. Great Loss o,
LJe.-The Theatre at Quebec recently
took fire during a performance. and what
is most melancholy large number of the
audience were burned to death. Fifty.
seven bodies had been taken from The
ruins on the morning after the fire. The
exact number Of missing had not been as
certained. Almost every house in the
principal streets had Grape on their doors
or their shutters closed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

According TO the official exhibits there
will be large deficiency in the U. S.
Treasury of sl9.oOo,OO0. To make up
this deie iency it will be necessary to re-
sort to borrowing. One way will be by
loans, the other by issuing Treasury
notes. Secretary Walker proposes 10
combine the two; and the In,elligencer
does not see what better can be done.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The Secretary Of War declines accent.
ing any more volunteers, A company in
New York offered their services, when
the Secretary replied as follows:
so far as We are enabled to form an
opinion. those oIready called into service
are fuVas many as can De employed.
infer from Gen. Taylor's last despatch
,ha. he has serious approximations Of
being embarrassed by The numbers flock
ing 10 his Standard"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
Second Edition Of A Glimpse If Iowa in 1916.

Our enterprising friend NEwHALL. has
arranged with ST Louis House, for the
immediate publication of this popular and
useful little work. No better evidence
need be addnced Of the popularity of the
work, than the fact. that every copy of
the first Edition was disposed of in little
better than two months from The day of
publication. The second Edition will be
on, of Press the last Of July. at the same
price as The first, but decidedly superior
in variety and accuracy Of informaion.-
A Directory sketch of the principal towns
of Iowa will be embraced.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE
Grand Festival.

The Ladies Celebration. The Ladies
Of this city and vicinity have made ex
tensive preparations 10 give first rate
Dinner to all who feel willing to patron.
ize them on the Fourth. The Tables
will be set TO accommodate several hun
dred persons, and we hope they may all
be toll. From what we know of the Bill
of Fare. we have no hesitation in sa ing
tina. all those who buy tickets will ge,
their full moneys WORTH" The Dinner
is TO be in The new Congregational meet
Ing house. on Foua,h street, which will
be suitably fitted up for the occasion.-
Gentlemen will be called on a. the tables.
and several appropriate speeches and
loasis may be expected. Tickets for the
Dinner at the low price Of 37a cents
each. can be had at the Stores. Hotels
and al The Door Of the Meeting House.
In the evening. at the same place, the
Ladies will take especial pains to make
the Festival entertaining and agreeable.
The price Of admission for the Musical
Festival will be twenty cents each. Re
freshments extra. Those sweet singers.
tie Misses NEALLEY. and Mrs LEONARD,
together with the Messrs PARTRIpGg will
do UP the vocal part-Nliss ELLIS will
preside at the Piano For,e-all these.
with the Burlington Band, offer atlrac-
lions which we hope will secure a crowd.
ed house in the evening.
The sole object of the Ladies in getting
up these entertainments is 10 secure the
completion Of the Congregational Meet.
ing House in a neat and handsome STYLE,
without any farther delay. As it will be
public improvement to the city, we
hope that every clizen, both male and
female, will countenance this laudable
undertaking by attending both a. the
Dinner and the Musical Festival. Slran.
gers who may be in the city, cannot do
better than 10 dine with the Ladies on
that day. They may. in this way, aid in
the erection of the new house.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
Gen. Tavlor's Army now amounts tn

Gen. Taylor's Army now amounts to
about 10000.
We have dates from Matamoros IN to
the 18Th June. Col. Wilson passed up
the river and had taken Reynoza. abou,
60 miles above Me,amoros. The army
was quietly waiting for means Of trans.
porta.ien. An officer from the army was
drilling the ST Louis Legion near Poin,
Isabel.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The chronological and Physiological
almanac for lS47, By L. N. FOWLER
This Almanac contains much valuable
chronological and physiological matter.
besides grea, variety of Illustrative and
appropriate cuts. The author and his
brother are ackno wledged to be the bes,
rh'enologists in the country. Weupre
sumo the almanac will be for sale a, our
Bookstore before long.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Campaign against Merico.-A Wash.
ington letter says-.Snme idea may be
formed Of the extent Of the contemplated
operations against Mexico. by estimates
which are being prepared at the proper
office. for the following means Of trans
'portaiion: 1000 wagons, 1000 mules,
5000 horses and 900 oxen. These
facts speak stronger than any common. |
could make,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

We understand that JOHN II. McKEN.
NY. resigned his Office on Tuesday last.
for the purpose Of accepting the commits
sion rendered him by The Governor
Both Offices could no. have been held by
him consistently. The Coroner, Mr.
FERRY, fills the vacancy until the Angus,
election.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
The Oregon Boundary Treaty The
National inielligencer of The l7il,. saws.

As we anticipated in some remarks on
The snhjeci on Monday last. the President
of the United States sent 10 the Senate
Yesterday. for its advice and cnnsent, a
treaty which he has concluded with The
British Minister. for se,iling The Oregon
controversy. and which il, we presume,
in conformity to the terms previously
presented by the President to the Senate.
and approved by that body. as stated in
our paper Of Monday last. a1h
The Senate went-into Executive ses.
sion about 2 o'clock, and so remained
during the remainder Of the sitting.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Dedication.-The large and hand some
Congregational Brick Meeting House, a.
Denmark. in Lee County, Iowa, will be
dedicated on Wednesday next, a, 10
o'clock, A. NJ. The church is under the
pastoral care of Rev. Asa Turner. ir.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Our City Council would do we'll to
employ rat serton as numbers of these
''Uarmints" are caugh, and thrown from
stores in the open streets. The eff1uvia
occasioned by their decomposition in ,hi.
hot weather is very disagreeable and may
breed sickness.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
Arrival of Ron,

Speyer the Santa Fe Trod'
The editor of The LeY,D zen
Express, Of June 23I, s,,'. ns'%
conversation with a genllrm, N.Y. y ~
Independence, he learned 49, /" w
had arrived at the latter ol,. VA
direct from his fort, and rsn...
met the advance guard Of r ,a
sent forward by Col. Ke,,n'''
speyer' the Santa Fe Trade, J,
en- win ammunition for The - '@
They overlook Speyer. and a'i'
the Colonel's order for Ii, a.. '''a
ne refused to stop. Orderins sl'
40 in number, he declared y ppm
ct ct hgh'ins # they attempted IA az ~ y
The Dragons dispatched an =, s'''
for Capt. Moore's command 'ap's
meantime followed on The -. s,a
who was driving with all h,,,.
10 escape. The company uud. s' y
Of Capt. Moore. was bn, /, y ''a,
behind. and would no do'% ''a'
Speyer. --Reveiiie. o."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Letter Of Congratulation.-
lowing letter, says the New fosell
of Commerce, of the l6Ih. was WI
as many gentlemen az had opP"@.
do so al the Merchants Eafp"s
lerday, and sent off TO 60 WIN
news TO England Of the sel'ien'p
Oregon question. May war Ds''
be named or thought Of in cone'"
our relations with England. !
To the Req. Wm. MeKerroV CAa'f"
Manchester. " y,
SIR: The undersigned ms,r'l'
Others of The city Of New i" NJ
you. the gentlemen Of ne W.. 81
which you presided, and 20 Nh
your nation generally. with SpI NJ
Our apprehensions % war a. Nh NJ
and peace is established. :" A.
zion Of your government ~ y
men, of The Oregon boundary i. I
submitted by our Presldfn' Y I'D
lars. and they have by NOR !
constitutional mgerl1y aa" a,,,,i|
should be accepted Ths p ps,sa
Iabors Of christians and phllan'aT nv
peace, have been successl.'i. .a.sel
has filled our country WIN -, ~
we would. If we could, gray ii ii IA
.syou across The Atlantic ID w ~!
nla.inns, and in pledges w. W i
there shall be between oo'
perpetual peace. . .x;,.sk
Unhapplly state OF ws' we W
this country and Mexico. -alks
believe, no wever, that pescs
ily resloreG. MI
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Ne~ Je,oeiry.-We refer all those who
wish for any Thing in his line to Mr.
WALDIN's advertisement. He has frs.
rate Regulator which, we are informed
can be depended ON Cor correct time.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

Gen. F. J. c. Peasley, whoesme up
on the S, Croix brought us some very
late New Orleans papers, for which we
tender him our thanks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The beautiful and regular steam packe,
Prairie Bird brought us late papers on
her last inward rip, for which we thank
its enterprsing and gen,lemanly- officers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

VIM. APPLETON, Esq, Of Boston has
offered $4,000 dollars for the establish
men. of an Episcopal Theological Semi
nary.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

This vicinity was visited with some
very heavy showers Of rain on las. Sa,ur
day and Sunday nights.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
hDox COlippe U

The first Commencement, ii
luton was held June q. ~,
exercises were held IN The villa.
al Galesburgh. Nine young y.
cd their first degree 10 the A..
performances exhibited n,.I y
correctness Of thought. and h,
aud religious senllmenls. n. ~
suppose that particular ailen,o, i q
gwen by Their instructors IL a..
young men for practical and hs,l H
Prot Gale made the closing sdl,..
class. lie alluded to lie 81
Stood ten years ago on the sta II III
lage and college when all sro,Dd
wild and nnbr"ken prairie. Nan 81
aiionrishlng village, thriyinv a., ],
and The foundation Of a Coles, III
first Anniversary they had iusl 81 III
With tears he gave 10 the elias. 4.
hand Of affection. and commm.d Il II
liza
the blessing Of God.
The services of the day ree,i,. Z
tional interest from the inansur,,,,, L
President elect, Rev. Jos.Tu,,
cHARD. This gentleman h,. 49,
several years The devoted and .,.,.
pastor OF church i'm Cinc,,r..
has been an eloquent advocate Of i.
nev"lent enterprises OF The age. N
brings to The institution The weSh ! 1,
established character along with N 7
qnlsIllons of mind naturally stm 4
furnished with varied learning
these quail fca,ions he unile, I'M, 4
ners and winning address viii, I
rous and liberal affections. IA
Rev. II. II. KELLOGG. on the y Y
the Board of Trust, commusl i,
Blanchard the Charter and E,ui =
college ID token Of his lnaugurs II
President of the institution. Afsr u
The inaugural address was delivered N
President announced his subject v, 4
The Kingdom Of God, and The d \
OF American Colleges 10 it." lie ID n
with much beauty and ielleiiy u ua n
SION that ibis Kingdom Of God va
This world. thai IL came not with
vation, that II was altogether Ia
from the carlcalures of il whIrh hi M
peared ID nearly every age, TO W.T.
Fifth Monarchy men, the Morn@
the latter dav,st~, who, as he sad
were men reall, seeking HE Ralf
God, but had lost The road, anil VII
wove web of truth into the 6AE
their own brain. lie exposed b
rors Of those who on the other sg
garded the Kingdom as somrlhlg
and uncertain, and Of those whos
other assign 10 it local habialE
suppose II realized in the vgas
Socialism or Fonrierism. The p
then took survey OF the waHl
showed by an induction Of pTa
tina, the Kingdom had by no meas
come. He eloquen,ly urged hsnss
of prayer and effort. that The pnvas
rs by our Savior might be fulfilled
Kingdom come. For some rss
other, hewever, the Presiden. "a
show the relations of American VI
10 this Kingdom.
The advancement Of such inaa
IF learning Is an object Of Interests
patriot and christian. We devogii
tina, Knox College will be in Ilrs
efficient helper in bringing in sha
tanning The Kingdom of God. Gdss
is 46 miles from Burlington. on
road to Peoria. Thiriy-lhree !"
were connected with the ColHs
1872 boys and girls with the Aesdss
past year. The music by the CAa
should add. was of superior tAs'
and the Church. though uahasn
we suppose, the largest House
Illinois, being just Twice as l"s'
church now in progress Of efssf
Fourth Street. in this city.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The venerable THEODORE DWIGHT died
recently in New York. aged 80.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

General GAINES arrived in Washington
on the night Of the 18th.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The rumors that have reached US abou,
a concentration of the Mexican forces a,
Monterey. are discredited by the Ne
Orleans papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The officers Of the regular steam pack :
ct TINE. will please arcep, our thanks for
their favors to this office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The obliging Clerk of the steamer s.,
Croix will please accept our thanks for
bringing us package Of late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

We thank the officers of the Bertrand
for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

The volunteer company under Capt
Crow, from Galena. passed down on their
way TO Alton on Thursday evening last.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

y A man was stabbed in The Circus al
Nashville, Tenn, on the 2O.h. He ex-
pired in Ave minutes.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02

An editor down east. Who ii
days on a jury. says be y ''bs..is|t
,hs. us hard to keep from Gu
body.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-02
Che 6amk Cue.
BURLINGTON:

Thursday, jay 2, 1876.
Two Dollars per annnm, - in Advance.
For Terms in Detail, see First Page.