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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

Admiral Lord Howe, when a captain,
was once hastily awakened in the middle
of the night by the lieutenant of the
watch. who informed him with great
agitation that the ship was on fire near
the magazine. IF that be the case said
he, rising leisurely to put on his clothes,
I'VE shall soon hear farther report of the
matter The lieutenant flew back to the
scene of danger. and almost Instantly re-
turned, exclaimng, You need not, sir, be
afraid; the fire is extinguished.' 'Afraid!
exclaimed Howe. 'wha. do you mean by
that. sir! never was afraid in nv life!
and looking the lieutenant full in the face,
he added, Pray. how does man feel. sir,
when he is afraid! need not ask how he
looks!'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

"Charity thrice Blessed.'-Judge Ire
vor, of Georgia, during the past spring,
found tina, many of his poor neighbors
were in a starving condition, in conse.
quence Of the short crops last year, and
without the means Of purchasing subsis-
tence. He accordingly procured 1850
bushels of corn and 10 hogsheads of ba-
con from Savannah, which he distributed
among them at moderate prices on cred
it. 10 be paid for whenever they might be
able,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

Sir Walter Blacke,t, in a shooting ex-
cursion on moor adjoining to Weardale.
happened to arrive at the cottage of a
poor shepherd, who though unknown to
him, was his tenant. TO visiier Of Sir
Walters appearance the poor cottager
brought ont the best his frugal board
could produce. Dnring his stay, Sir
Walter inquired TO whom the house be-.
longed. 10 one of the best men in the
world said the cottaget; ito Sir W alter
Blackett. sir; no doubt you have heard oi
him; but these knavish stewards for these
three years past have advanced my rent
to almost double the value of the little
tenement occupy. | wish l could have
the honor TO see my worthy landlord:
would acquan, him with my i'll usage.
Sir W alter smiled. but did not discover
himself. On departing. he presented the
cottager's wife with sum OF money, and
soon after ordered the house to be rebuilt
and considerable abatement TO be made
in the rent.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08
BURLINGTON IOWA, OCTOBER 8, 1916

son could sing it as he did. Shall we
then wonder at the thunder of applause
that followed his inimi,able song Of Billy
Barlowp
'Bravo! said one.
Excellent said another.
.Capital!' shouted third.
Il could do it darned site BETTER said
jim, who was fast verging into the fourth
stage of intoxcation, If had the proper
togs on feel too much hampered in
this internal old soldier coat-besides, it's
ont of character.
After giving three faint huzzas for Tex
as. the party broke up.
Next morning the clerk went into Wills
state room to call him to breakfast. I'm
agine his surprise when he discovered
that the Major had actually turned in all
standing-wi,h boots, chapeau and sword
on, and his feet laid snugly on the pillow.
But then he was Texan Major, and of
course no fault was found.
Thus things ran on, and Wills reached
New Orleans in triumph. There he doff-
ed his uniform and returned 10 Vicks-
burgh, where he got an engagement in
the theatre. He became great favorte
and when he was at the zenith of his
glory, the old gentleman whom he met
on the boat went to the theatre Between
the pieces Wills sang Billy Bsrlow-lhe
old fellow was bewildered. The after
piece came on, and Wills appeared in the
identical regimentals in which he had en-
acted the Texan Major.
After the theatre let out, the Southern
gentleman sough, an interview with jim.
You confounded yankee rascal said
he. Il ough, to shoot you. but the trick
was SO clever that forgive yon; SO let's
liquor and say no more about IT,
What have done!'
why. you played the part of the Tex
an Maori
Jim looked a, him moment with seri
Gus expression. and then replied, acting
is my professon-and one man in his
time plays many parts.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08
Monument to Columbus at Gsnon.

Monument to Columbus at Genoa.-
The monumen, of Christopher Columbus,
which the Sandman government has eau
sed to be executed in marble, for the city
Of Genoa, is completed. and will be i'm
media,elyerected on The Quay de Darsena.
The Inauguration will take place in this
month. during the time tina. the meeting
of na,uralisls is being held in that city.
The king and the royal family will be
present on the occasion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

I'm .4necdote.-We clip the following
from the Canada Christian Advocate:
Judge DIN. of Vermont. father of the
Presiden, of the Wesleyan University. at
Middle,own, is the Judge DIN, referred TO
in the following anecdole from the Knick-
erbocker.
remember an anecdote of Judge DIN,
which is very characteristic Of the man,
and is, have no doubt authentic. AT the
session of the Court in Addison county.
Judge O. was attacked by young and
very impairment attorney. Tothe man
ifest surprise of every body present, the
Judge heard him quite through, as though
unconscious of what was said and made
no reply. After the adjournmentm for the
day, and when all had assembled at the
Inn. where the Judge and many Of the
court folks had their lodging. one of the
company referring to the scene at court
asked the Judge why he did not rebuk.
the imperiinen, fellow. Permit. me- sale
the Judge, loud enough to call the alien,
ton of the whole company, permit me iC
tell you story. My father. when WI
lived down country. had dog-a mere
puppy, may say. Well. this puppy
would 60 out every moonlight. night, anc
bark at the moon for hours together
Here the Judge paused as if he had
done with the story.
We'll. well, what Of that exclaimed
half a dozen of the audience at once.
%, Notwithstanding whatever the
moon kept right on just as nothing
had happened.'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

AS | was going said an Irishman;
'over Westminster bridge the other day,I
me. Pat Hewins; says /, How are youl
Pretty we'll. thank you. Dolley, says
he; says /, that's not my name. Faith
no more is mine Hewins says he. So we
looked at each other, and faith, it turned
out 10 be neither of us!"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08
BARRETT HOUSE,
Corner OF Jefferson 4 Third.Sts, Burlington,
q II n

Proprietor.
YNH1S House, recently opened, is one Of
l. the largest and most commodous in
the Western country 1t has all the con-
venences of the large hotels in the cities,
and is fitted and furnished in the neatest
and most substantial manner The propr
etor has had much experience in the keep
ing of public houses. which, taken in con-
nexion with the facilities afforded in Bur-
lingtonf for furnishing his table. justifes him
in promising that the character Of his house
shall be kept up.
Visitors from the South and elsewhere, with
or without families, can at a times be accom-
modated with pleasantand airy rooms, and on
reasonable terms.
Families will also be taken as permanent
boarders.
September IS le45 l8
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

The reason that many goose has late
ly turned author, is because steel pens
have SO generally supplan,ed quilts, and
deprived him of his legitimate living.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

Some persons broke into the stable of
a troop Of light horse, and cut off all their
tails. A brother officer advised the troop
to sell them by wholesale; for, says he,
YOU never can retail them.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

a Hero.--The Yankee Blade says that
man who had worked out long con-
finement on the tread mill, claimed the
honor due to "revolufionaru hero.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

.4miable and Sensible Women. There
is nothing by which | have through life
more profi,ed, than BY the just observa.
lions. the good opinions. and sincere and
gentle encouragement of amiable and SEN
sible women Sir Samuel RomiHu.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

There is nothing Of which man can
live SO long unconscious, as The extent
and strength of his prejudices.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

Among other. relics, in one Of the Eu-
ropean calhedrals, is bottle of the iden-
teal darkness. with which Moses over
spread the land of Egypt.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

The parent who would train up chiid
in The way he should 60, must go The
way he would train up the child.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

A bow was asked, "Does the leopard
change his spoisl" "Oh. yes. when no
is tired Of one spo, he goes to another
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

n Uorfhy Man.-Th Pittsburgh Ga.
zeue has a reader, who for the pas, 81
years has paid his subscription yearly in
advance. Tha, must be worthy old man!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

Thehs never enrich, aims never i'm.
poyerisb, and prayers never hinder no
work.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-08

"ILL STONES made to order, and con
lVl slant supply on hand. Screen wire
Hosting Screws and Mill Irons, furnished al
the shortest notice and Of the best quality.
Gets '4s-ly ~
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

Gen. Toylor's camp extends at out louf
miles along the river bank--two miles
above and two miles below the Town OIL
Matamoras The entrenchment to erect
ii required $500 men thirty days. II is
made Of sand, covered with lwigs woven
together like basket work, surrounded by
a very wide and deep ditch. The walls
OF the magazine, ia the interior f the for
tGcaiion are formed OF pork barrels, filled
with sand, seven tier thick. four tier high,
covered over with timber, on which sand
is piled ten or twelve feet. Twelve hea-
w pieces of ordnance are so placed as to
command the town ed Matamoras. Five
hundred men could defend the fertilization
against any force the McHicans could bring
against il at present
The batteries completely command, and
in a few hours can reduce, the town OF
Ma,amoras. From the oncnmpment, there
are two roads 10 poin, Isabel, the Que 80
abr other ~ miles.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

or We have received the "SiRgdrec,'
new paper started at Mississippi City, by
Z. ?. Howe, Esq, Our distinguished friend
seems refreshed and nvigorated by rest
and the heathIul bree2es OF the sea shore,
and promises that his paper shall be all 1t
should be--"or words TO that effect and
in return for the mental and physical labor
required to make it so, he only asks "pork
and pudding for six, and dime to put in
the contribution box on Sundays The
pork and dimes will do, but we plobeans
that is to say, poor white iolks-should
mot eat pudding it " Spite us Pudding,
indeed leone to your senses, squire, and
ioin,in reforming the Constitution and cur
failing the privileges OF the poor
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

CONGRESS. We have the proceedings Of
Congress up to the 20lh, but observe no.
thing Of much interest In the House on
the eth Mr.. lngersoll reiterated his charg-
cs against Webster, and committee was
appointed TO investigate the matter. In
the course Of some remarks from Mr.. Ash.
man, iE censure Of Mr.. Ingersoll, and in
defence Of Webster, Mr. /. interrupted him,
and in a loud voice pronounced him ga H.
ar and coward" Such scenes are booom-
ing Of frequent occurrence on the floor Of
lhe House,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

y receiving large reinforcements from the
interior. II was supposed by the Ameri-
can officers that Gen. Arlsta reached Ma
lamoras on the evening Of the 22d ult. with
brigade; but up TO the period of the wri-
ter's leaving camp, no communication had
been received by Gen. Taylor from Cen
Arista.
Subsequently to bis leaving the camp
on the 26th uIl. Col. Doaue learned that
Gen. Arsta addressed a polite note to Gen.
Taylor informing him that be, Arlsia, had
assumed command of the Mexican forces ]
At Point Isabel great fears we're enter
tanned OF a night attack which, from the
present exposed situation of that posi- could
not be otherwise than successful If con.
Quoted with energy. The post is defended
by Major Monroe and a detachment of 81
arlilerists. There are also at the post
about 200 armed waggoners and 80 labo-
rers under the orders of the Q1artermas-
ter, and some 100 citizens furnished with
arms by the U. S. Ordinance officer, orga-
nized under the command of Capt. Perkins,
and denominaied the FrontOn Guards. A
company of 80 Mexican cavalry were
seen on the night of the 2jth within five
miles of Point Isabel. They were suppo-
scd to be corps Of observation.
The principal officers known to be in
command Of the Mexican forces are Gere.
rails Arista, Ampudia, Meiia, and Canaes,
Coils. Carasco and Carajabal: all men of
talent,
We have also received an extra from the
Galveston News, where the intelligence
was received by the steamboat Monmouth,
with Capt. CalIett on board, bearer of the
dispatches from Gen. Taylor to Gov. Hen
derson of Texas, calling on him for aid.
The President Of the Bank Of Louisiana,
B. Story, esq. profered on behalf of that
institution, a loan of 100000 to assist in
sending on volunteers.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

The two Houses of Congress have at
length agreed on the Oregon resolutions
and have united to give that important
measure the force of law. The resolu.
lions finally adopted differ very little from
those originally passed in the Senate, and
on the last vote there was no serious on.
position 10 them in either house. There
is no doubt they will be Immediately sign.
ed by the President, nor that the intent of
them will be promptly carried into effect.
What will be the result, depends entirely.
we conceive, on the disposition of the Bri.
fish government. There is SO general
concurrence among all parties in this coun.
try, thai division at the 49th parallel is
the EXTREMIST concession 10 be thought of,
that unless Grea, Britain shall manifest
disposition TO settle on that basis, there
would be soon much danger of hostile
issue. We candidly confess that our read
ings of the discussions in Parliament, and
the comments of the press do not convince
us that Great Britain enteiains that in.
tention. Bulletin.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

rect The resolution was The same which
had passed the Senate.
Mr.. Allen then said that the whole re.
suit of the labors Of the committee was 10
restore, in substance, though with slight
variation in phraseoloey, the preamble and
resolution as they originally passed the
Senate. Therefore. for reasons which he
had heretofore given, he should have 10
record his vote against the adoption of the
report OF the committee.
Mr., Cameron explained the grounds IN.
on which he would vote in favor Of H.
His preference was for the naked notice
but he believed that The notice was more
important than The form, and would take il
in its present shape rather than risk lis
loss. He expressed himself 81 40 man
out and out.
The question was taken on agreeing 10
the report Of the committee of conference.
and resulled-ayes AZ, noes 10.
In the House, no debate was allowed
on the report, but the previous question
was ordered. The report was concurred
Images l42, nays AZ.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

or We hear no additional authentic
particulars OF the appalling calamity at
Grenada, except that many planters in
the track Of the storm beyond, whose FEM
ces arc swept away and fields covered
with fallen timber, have given up all hopes
Of making crop, and will no, attempt to
rcpIant. We also lean that several OF the
wounded at Grenada are still in a very cri.
iical condition.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

The news in the Orleans papers on Sa.
turday, reached Mobile on Sunday morn.
ing. II, in a moment igniled, as the fire
Of the flint does powder, the national spirit
of the whole city. A full meeting was
called for the aflernoon--there is no Sab
bath in revolutionary times. BY this
meeting arrangements we're made by o
committee of some Of the most respon
sibe citizens for clothing, furnishing with
ralons, and transporting all who would vo
lunteer
We have been informed-how true the
statement is we know not--that on Mon
day morning, the next day after they re
ceived the news, FIVE hundred gallant Mo
bilians started in the steamer James L.
Day, for the Rio Grande. Ninety-thret
others, eager for the fray, arrived here il
the Fashion yesterday, thinking that they
could get more quick despatch from THU
cily than direct from Mobile. Honor
then, we say to the MobiIians. Delta, Ga
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

FoREGE.-The Great Western arrived at
New York on the 2ath ult,, with English
papers to the nth Of ASdl.
Cotton had further advanced lod,, aud
tho price Of all kinds of American produce
wac advancing Commercial affairs, gene
rally, wore an improved aspect.
Tho news is decidedly pacific. The
tone Of the British press on the Oregon
question has moderated, and war was spo.
ken Of as improbable
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

or This il Court week and outdoor
business has prevented the usual attention
to our editorial columns,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

TE PmNrERs,-The roll of Company A
of Col. Marks's regiment OF Volunteers,
about 10 embark for the relief OF pt, Isabel is
published in the Delta, The two Lieule-
nanls, III. Fairchid, aud our friend Jas.
A. Kelly,) aud hoeaiy OF the privates are
PENrGRs-among them our old cogfrerei
J.. A. Langah, c. X. S. Donahue, l.. Ora
ham, T, N. Jellrcys, &c. &c. A pleasant
voyage and success TO Company A The
boys know how to handle shootng.sticks
and make an impression and il they come
to close m~~>~ will make the Mexicans sec
~ and n,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

A detachment of fly.four men, officers
and rank and file, left fort Wood, where
they were stationed, on Monday night,
and proceeded in the steamer Undine,
chartered for that purpose, to the Brassos
st. Jago.
The United States troops that were
stationed al fort Pike are also en- route for
the seat of war. They arrived here yes
terday in the steamer Fashion. Della, SD.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13
From Washington oorr'spt OF Memphis Appeal.

r., u.L:, ,n,.
'Vi y" "'".s'o" oo'' P'0' ,u'"Pus Appe'''
IN an mus you VIII perceive inc strong
arm OIL Mr. 0a'hcuh 10 rue OF rum ms
supporters nave i0r hioh'hs Pas' ocen TEL
ing u.s. una. mr' ro'k "o9Iu oe Without
party IN congress IKE yer 10 40
, 1niS' Tesor' nus oeen '''aue 10 wing support
inc wing screws nave peeh pun 10 roH'
ana moue OF acuon ADOPTED Iof nun 70
pursue IN me olue-'lgn' resolutions Oh
Crl'tenoeh' .hat was attempted as cap 10
'he mastery ,,luc'N.y' h's mas
leriy lnaH'iV,,y IS 'h'efPre'eu-" anu
o1f'Sm Mr. Calnoun CONSIDERS ',ia'
me settlement OF me oregon question: me-
wing zee" cohhusu 70 MN W 'orn i!iI'' "
was unln'''Sa,eu ln'Puuehce tor suon
smG'' man as Jas ~ OK 10 'uNe II pu, u
MS hanus' ana SuPerSeue nun Dy one oi MI
ro'K own eno,cc' Ho one mas es''
nearu d woru III 'asor o W. WI [,,, o'N " %
cretary Duchanan 'ro'' nr' ou'''ou" , ,'p'i
we nave on every o'oa S,a no nov "oa'"
nun cfl,c'SG ,.'5r I L "''' a" e unsPa
ing manu- WI Oa''i 'I nos nv A. I'M d.
Whisper III ,ie ear' 'ie eIto' VI M A. p Dan
IN @otng mfS anu ,ue rf'o ~ ., "'' pp
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

or The Delta, Of the 9th, our latest pa
per from New Orleans, ssys thero was no
later news from Gen. Tylos,
No requisition for troops had reached
Gov. Brown upto Saturday night, He had
received a letter from Gen'l CANES invit-
eng volunteers from this State to rendez-
vous at New Orleans, and proceed TO the
seat Of war Gen, Gaines 10 not aulhorix.
cd to call troops into the service, and we
rather incline to the opinion that the Go
vernon will not call upon the voIunieo,
companies 30 accept bis invitation.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

mr. o thank Col. JouN MCCLELLAN,
Messrs. WuEELB & CRAwronp, aud Wm.
N. MILLER, Esq, Greenwood J Tor lato pa.
pcrs furnished us.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

Or We cali the attention of parents and
guardians to the advertisement OF the
Black Hawk Male and Female Academies.
The location is one oil the most suitable in
7ho State and we hope many will avail
themselves OF the inducements offered i,
and thus assist the liberal efforts making
by the public spirited citizens OF the neigh
Aolhood to establish superior schools,
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

THOMAS II. BENToN.- az tbs
gentleman has always been considered oy
the Wing party on all political questions
and abused and denounced as he has oeeh
by that party in the days OF Jackson n0
he has recently become very general
vorite with federal whiggery. On 'ne
Texas question he was openly al 'sS ~
with majority of the Democracy ms
Texas speech was reprinted by the wings
and circulated throughout the Union
That he contributed 10 a great degree y
aid Mr.. Clay il this and other western
States, we have always believed. ne Is"
mar Of talents, and whiggery feared nun 1i
His contest with Mr.. Clay in the un'eO
States Senate elevated him in the es''nla
ton of the Democracy as an able deooIg,,
The injury inflicted on orr party III wv
Presidential contest Of lSi4-graSP~s
the hand OF Jno. Quincy Adams, anu ~
JOY on that occasion, both lcagded WIZ ~
whiggery TO prevent the annexation
Texas this might have been ioFB"'A
il not forgotten. Another crisis mas a.
rived, and Thomas II. Benton IS PILL
looked upon as thorn in the SIDE Oh wv
Democracy. We have no desire 'na' n0
time should ever come when Mr.. benVp
will DO IN fellowship with the wings
it does come. unless there is great enop Nh
III the minds of the people, the shock "~ wy,
be of short duration. Whiggery canI''
prosper. o"""
GIRL PRlNrERs.-The Boston free'''l"
advertises for girls as apprentices 10 T.
printing business. The girls had n''E'
keen clear of the types and "iypos'
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1846-05-13

LocUs1s.-The forests are swarmng with
these rare visitors. We are told that the
letter W (Darl is plainly pcrceptiblo on
their wings.