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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
Studyin ing to make the end Bitter.

Never was an Administration more bitterly
sailed-never were more misrepresentation or OBJ
stacles thrown in the way Of usefuness-than have
been experienced by the present Administration,
during the few short months Of its existence From
foes sswithout' and foes swthin,', there has been
mantle station of magnanimity -nothing but mis-
abuse and prayers for its
Its opponents not only prophecy its failure. but
study to make their prophecies become truisms.--
President Tayor's good acts evil spoken Of, to
the detriment of the character of our country. To
such an extent has opposition to his Administration
run, that seeds of anarchy and dissolution have
been sown, which may, without the Intervention Of
a experimenting and merciful Providence, eventu-
ate in civil war and dismemberment Of the Union.
Individuals have already declared that sooner than
have their own favorite schemes frustrated, they
would prefer seeing the Union dissolved. This
spirit, not to the extent, perhaps, perva AIDES
the heart of many disappointed politician, and
looks ominous for evil. Just we have reached
the vantage ground-just as our country and its
institutions have become obviously conspicuous in
the eyes of many of the crumblng states Of oppres
sed Europe-we are ready to throw doubt around
the success Of our experiment of self government.
Shame upon such want Of Patriotism. Shame
upon such traitors to their country.
In high sense, the success and prosperity of an
existing Administration, is the success and pros
perity of the whole country. He who would mar
this and give to foreign nations, struggling
to be free and longing to initiate example, false
impressions of the conduct and administrat of
our government, i aiming stab at liberty which
it may not survive. Father Richie and those who
uphold him. are doing this, simply to crafty their
private revengeful feelings. Hthey can but infuse
their spirit into the masses, and thus create pub
lie sentiment in their favor, free institutions
| will receive shock from which they may never
recover. Individual acts constitute the aggregate
Of history. Ifany Of these individual acts SUBJ
versve of liberty, they should be discountenanced
| by the people, emanate whence they may.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
The Rail Read 10 Peoria.

We copy the following from the Peoria Free Press.
II speaks for itself, and we hope Burlington may be
represented at the proposed Convention at Knox
Vile, on the goth inst. If there were immediate
necessity for the construction of the road it would
be the height of folly on the part Of the citizens
along the line. not 10 avail themselves of the oppor
tunity afforded to organize q company before the
18th February. No harm can come from such on
organization; but much may grow out of not organ
izing within the limited time. BY the recent sur.
vey of new road from Ottumwa in this State, to
Council Bluffs, new incentive is offered for the
speedy organization of this company, lift is intend
ed to extend the road to this place into Iowa, a.
Burlington, by this survey, is demonstrated to be
nearer to Council Bluffs than any other point on the
Mississippi river. Those subscribing stock to the
Onuawka and Peoria Rail Road would Of course
wish to tap Iowa at this point. Our Plank Road to
Mount Pleasant, twenty eight miles on the direct
line to Ottumwa, will be finished next season. If suf
fcient lumber can be procured, and this will be an
other strong incentive to bring the proposed road
to Burlington, to take off the immense amount
Of our surplus Produce from the richest part Of
Iowa, which will be stored here for a market. In
addition to all this, the prospect Of being the line
ofthe Great Pacific Rail Road, is another why
this favorable opportunity should not be lost 1.-THE
facilities offered towards enhancing the value of
stock by tapping Iowa at this place, should lead
friends in Illinois to extend the road to Burlington
our people will most chcerfully assist them in the
undertaking. All that is needed will be an assur.
ance that suitable efforts will be made to
charter, at tbs next meeting of the Legislature OF
| Illinois, for continuance Of the road from Oquaw-
ka to this place. We hope, therefore, that Burling
| ton will be represented at Knoxville on the goth
| inst. In this way facts may be laid before the
| meeting, which must convince the friends of the
that will be for their interest to tap Iowa
| at this point.
oTHE RAIL RoAD.-Two preliminary meetings
have been held in this city on the subject of the
| proposed Rail Road to Oqnawka. The result is q
resolution to call convention of citizens along the
route. friendly to the measure, at KnorriHe on the
goth of December inst. The liberal charter granted
by the Legislature should be secured. To do this
it will be necessary that the company should be
ganized by the 18th of February next. The compa.
| ny will then have ten years to complete the work
The interest manifested along the whole of the pro.
/ posed route, will. we have no doubt, call out full
representation at Knoxville. In the meantime, the
| papers at Knoxville, Galesburg, Monmouth, Oquaw.
ka and Burlington, will please Call attention TO the
| CoNvENTIoN.'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
Late and Important.

[By the following Despatch, which we received
at a late hour last evening, brings US dates from
Washington up to yesterday Afternoon. The unex-
pected declination of Mr. Winthrop, puts a new
phase on the affair, and as the free sellers will
hardly go for Morehead, some Of them may vote for
Brown. and elect him.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1919.
Tucsday-33d ballot, Brown so, Winthrop lo1,
Wilmot 8; Boyd Is; Gentry5.
oath ballot, Brown g. Winthrop 1o1; Wilmot s.;
Boyd II; Gentry 81 Disney .; Cobb s; Scattering s.
s5th ballot, Brown SO; Winthrop 100; Wilmot s.;
Boyd -; Disney 4; Cobb s; Morehead s; Scat: 4.
ssth ballot, Brown 81; Winthrop 1oi; wilmot s;
Boyd 10; Disney 4; Cobb s; Morehead5; Scat. s.
s7th ballot Brown lot; Winthrop loI; Wilmot s.;
Morehead s; scattering5.
ssth ballot-Brown 1909; Winthrop 100; wilmot
s; Morehead S; scattering5.
39th baIlot-Brown lo9; Winthrop 101 Wilmet
Z; Morehead s; scattering 4. Mr. Winthrop then,
after neat speech, withdrew his name, when the
House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY,, fl p. NJ.
The Wings held a caucus on Tuesday night. The
impression was that they would all unite on More
head and neither party he able to elect their cand
date without the free soil votes. The Democrats
had strong hopes of electing Brown to-day and the
Presidents Message be read.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
WEDNESDAY, 12-4} p. N.

New YoRK CANAL BoARD.-The Canal
Board of thi. State, which appoints the
persons employed on the canals. adjusts
the rates of toll and transacts various 9TH
er business connected with the canal sys-
TEN, i. composed Of the Canal Commits
sioners and the Commissioners Of the Ca
nal Fund. The latter consis. Of the Lieu
tenant Governor, Comptroller, and other
State officers. The following are the
names and politics of the Canal Board
which will be in office after the lst of Jam
uary next.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

MEMPHIS, Dec. b.
Dates from Texas Nov. IL, state that
General Brooks had received an important
rumor that the Camanches, Wichita., and
other powerful tribes, had leagued TO
make war on the whites. The military
expedition had been recalled from the
frontier and the garri,ons strengthened.
In New Orleans there was good feel
ing in the cotton market and business was
active. Memphis and South Memphis
have been united by the Legislature in one
charler.-.1io. Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

Delegates Chosen.
Minnesota-H. H. Sibley. Oregon-S. r. Thurston
members Of the last House.
tSeats contested.
REHABILITATION.
wings. L0cofocos. Free Soil and doubtful.
105 log 1s
One vacancy in MassaChus sets.
We have classified the above table in reference
TO the vote for Speaker, and have put down thirteen
members as doubtful. These thirteen will be found
IN SMALL CAPS, and include two Of the seven MEM
oers from South Carolina, whom we have supposed
at liberty to vote for whom they choose, from the
circumstance of their election. In the same doubt
tui table are found Messrs Booth, of Conn.,; Julian
OF Indiana; Preston KING, of N. "; Wilmot, Of Pal
ana Durkee, OF Wis.,, all Free Sellers; and Messrs
Mann, OF Mass; Sprague, of Mich; Tuck, of N. H..
campbell and Hunter, Of Ohio; Howe, of Pa; and
Anen' Oh Mass; also Messrs Giddings and Root, of
whose votes 1t is not easy to determine. Some of
tnese niteen members, of course, will not consort
togetner nor is there any certainty that even one
nan OF tnem will act in harmony. Following their
own political sympathes, however, we should have
70 classify them about equally; but some of the
numoer VIII not regard these sympathies, and will
not probably, vote for any man who may be nomi-
naseo oy the Wings OF by the party in opposition to
tne administration. They will sgang their ain gait,
ana give aid and comfort to whom they place.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

BEAT It WHO cAN.-Isaac Haws and Adolph Beu-
.er, lourneyman Coopers, in the employ of w. s.
streat, of this city, each made, in five and half
Gays, % pork barrels, all from "the rousho Can it
0e ocat?-Ilowa Republican, Dec s.
ISAAC DLMorr, at McCreary's Coopcry, made
t"enty-seven double tham) barrels, in five and a
halt days, week before last, and JAS. II. Lan1so,.
a. inc same shop, made twenty in the same time
is known that double price is allowed for the.
double barrels. We think that The Burlington
Coopers have won.
There is one German Cooper in this town who.
wc are assured, averages forty barrels week. with
little assistance he receives from his cifc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

democrats.
Seven of the Canal Board are Wings
and two Democrats. Should the Demo-
Gratis elect the Lieutenant Governor and
Canal Commissioner next year, the Wings
will retain the control Of the Board, by
majority Of one. The canals will there
fore be under Wing management for two
years more.
The Commissioners Of the Canal Fund,
who manage the canal finances, are the six
State officers first above named, all of
whom are Wings, except the Attorney
General.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

PROFITS OF PLANK ROADS IN New YoRx.-The
Waterville and Utica road, nineteen miles long, and
costing 4,ooo has just declared dividend of ten
per Ct. payable to stockholders on dem, nd and ten
per cent. laid by for REPAIRS The Utica and Bridge
water road, twenty miles long, and costing $4,000
pays twenty-five per cent. regularly. The Boon
vile road pays twenty-five per cent. The Water
town road pays twenty five per cent. The Forea
and Johnson road, four miles long, and costing 49,,
600, pays regularly fifty per cent.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
New York, Dec. Ill P,

New YORK, Dec. lit P. M.
The 2sth ballot for Speaker was had yesterday
without choice, when the House adjourned till to-
day.
The ballotings resulted as follows: LIST ballot
Winthrop 1902; Potter IT; scattering 40. I'd ballot
winthrop 1903; Potter 81; scattering ~. Sd bal
lot-Winthrop l01 Potter IS scattering As.
After the third ballot motion made to adj
journ till LIST January, which was lost. Mr. Potter
OF Ohio, was then withdrawn, and the House pro-
ceeded to fourth ballot, which resulted follows:
Winthrop, lol; Brown Of Indiana IS; scattering 20.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

Alter all the representations of the loco focos to
the contrary, and their attempts to prevent it, our
foreign OF last week brought the Intelligence
that Mr. Rives had been most cordially and compile
mentarily received by the President OF France
The attempts made BY the Union to cripple our in
tercourse with foreign nations, and to spite Prcsi-
dent Taylor's Administration, al the expense Of
bringing obloquy and disrepute on our own coun.
try, are most despicable. The sympathy Father
Richie has recently exhibited in favor OF foreign
nations and against own, has earned for his pa
per the appellation Of s.the Foreign Organ"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
Growth Of Iowa.

We are indebted to Mr. Fales the Auditor Of State,
for the valuable statistics that may be found in
another column. There was another column,
which we were obliged to omit, and which contain
ed the increase per cent, in each county. The av-
age on the whole is - per cent. These statistics
speak well for Iowa. If any mistake occurs, ow-
ing to imperfect returns, think it will appear in
Henry county. knowing something Of the resour-
ces of that county, we cannot account for any de-
crease in her resources.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
ROSTON Dec 6-5 u =

DR. Parkman's remains were buried to-
day. The inquest is progressing slowly.
II is said that important discoveries have
been made. Among the papers found in
Mebster's possession was note for 49,
4oo belonging to Parkman, anG notes held
oy Parkman against Webster.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
Ohio Legislature.

COLUMBUS, Dec. 3, PM.
The House was fully organized-all
democratic officers elected. The seats of
the Democrats from Hamilton County
were disputed they were, however ad-
mitted, the Freesoilers generally voting
Cor the Democrats. There is no prospect
Of an immediate organization Of the Sem
ate. Both members from Hamilton Coun-
ty claim seats, and to be sworn in; there
were warm speeches on both sides.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

The Indiana State Sentinel, states that
the number Of emigrants passing westward,
over the national road has been larger, the
present season than for ten years. Hun
dreds Of wagons pass through Indianapoli,
daily. Most ofthem for Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

Yesterdays Gazette asserts that "no survey was
ever made by either selman Bonney,' in relation
to ascertaining whether Pottawattamic county was
Or was not west of Monroe county. Those who
met these gentlemen with their surveying instru-
ments at the time, tell different story.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

OVER NicE.-The invitation extended to Father
H''"ew 20 VISIT Georgia, has been revoked. J.H.
Lu"pk'n'on behalf of theTemperance Associations
u 'ha' s'ate' conducted the CORE spondence. has
oeen ascer'a'ned that Father Mathew signed, with
pan'e' o'connel' the famous anti-slavery resolu-
tons, that made so much talk few years since.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

WIMER, brother to the late Post Master in st
Louis, who was shot last week in a street fight in
that city with ]. s. THOMAS, is dead. Thomas, who
was partner IN Denoist l. Co.'s Banking House.
has SO far recovered, to begin to exonel ate him.
self in the papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

Winter, with its icy letters has at last. The
Revenue Cutter was the last boat up. She landed
her freight and passengers fast as possible, on
last Saturday night, and turned her back upon us
for the The Flint Hills went into her win
ter harbor last week. ice is running quite thick
ly, and if the weather continues so cold, we may
look for its closing soon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

mEs,rED.-The Washington Republic
OF the TN inst, says: ave received by
mail yesterday eight hundred and four
yearly y, subscribers 10 the Daily, Tri-week-
and Weekly Republic"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

The st Louis New Era says THE morals Of our
city are by no means improving. But two murders,
one suicide three or four burgaries and robberies
since the beginning Of the week. Go on-keep the
ball rolling.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

The editors Of Pennsylvania, held Con-
vention at Harrisburg last week, to devise
measures to induce Congress to allow
newspapers 10 60 through the mail free of
postage in the counties in which they are
published,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

BURLINGTON, Friday evening, P. M.
LATER.-A despatch, dated this afternoon, from
Washington City says :-ssNo Message. The House
adjourned until Tomorrow morning."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

nehry' son OF Amos Dodge, Of Albany N. Y, ac
c'uentai'y ran common pin into his arm above the
elbow, week before last. The pin was withdrawn.
but the next day the began to swell and the dav
after he died.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

The Supreme Court Of the State Of Iowa common
ced its winter session in this city Monday last
We understand that several cases Of great interest
are to be tried. a4r SOS
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

~ Hoo KILLING BuRLINGroN.-The work
Of slaughtering Swine goes bravely on. Upto Yes
tsrday about 10000 had been killed in the two large
packing establishments in this town.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
WAsHINGTos, Dec. 5, r. n

WAsHINGToS, Dec. 5, Pm
There being no choice On 3D. ballot, Mr.
Johnson Of Tennessee, offered resolution
that on next vote, any individual receiving
plurality Of votes, should be declared
elected. Mr. Holmes moved to lay the re-
solution on the table. Johnson replied,he
was aware that the long established Gus
tom was to vote pira voce, but business
was neglected by prolonging the contest,
and Speaker elected by plurality, would
answer all purposes as if elected by
majority. Mr. Holmes opposed the reso.
luton the Constitution he said, was form
ed and ratified by majori,ies-history
teaches the danger Of being controlled BY
a minority. Mr. Ashmun was against the
proposition, but if adopted, he hoped the
vote would be taken by ballot. .
Mr. Venable opposed both proposi-
lions. The resolution would violate one
of the first principles Of the Constitution,
which is, s:The House shall choose their
Speaker, and other officers" and how can
this be done but by majority? Other.
wise five or three members may do il, II
half dozen individuals choose to stopths
wheels of Government. Let the respon.
sibility rest where it ought. The debate
proceeded, and after further discussion,
the motion TO lay on the table was carried
years ITO, nays 7. The House proceed.
ed to vote viva voce, and on the fourth
ballot, Cobb received SO votes, Winthrop
SO, Scattering IS. The House then adj
journed without electing.
WAsHISCToN, Dec. o..
In the Senate, Mr. Calhoun presented the
credentials Of Jeremiah Clemens, OF Aia'
bama, who was qualified and took his SEAL
after which the Senate adjourned.
In the House, after the reading Of Inc
journal, lengthy discussion ensued res
pecting the propriety Of appointing tenn,
porary chairman until Speaker shou,c
be elected. The proposition was hn'py
laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Wentw orth, The HOUSE
proceeded to ballot for Speaker.
On the first ballot-Cobb SO, winthrop
lOl, Tuck 7, Richardson 8, Potter u"
Gentry 5, scattering 4-no choice:
Messrs Hilliard and Aston voted for WIZ
throp.
On the second ballot-Cobb 70, WIN
throp 1Ol, Potter Is, Tuck 8, Richardson
10, Gentry 5, scattering 4. No cho'cs'
Why are crockery ware dealer. unlike
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

We are indebted to w. B. Remey, Clerk of the
Oswego, for forwarding Us late papers.
We thank Mr. Moses s. Foote, for similar fayors.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
AuDrrop.s Orr,CE. Iowa.

ACDlTOR'S OFFlCE, iowa.,
Iowa City, November 40, l849.
The following list exhibits the several kinds Of
property and the value of the within the state
as assessed in the year 1919.
JOS. T. FALES, Auditor of State.
Number of Acres of Land assessed, 3,l5O,3s4
Value of Land with the improv emcnts, $lO,34s,624
Value Of Town Lots and improvements, S2,s45,2s9
Val. Of capital employed in merchandise, SS1s,Ss7
Value Of mills, manufactures, carding
machines, &c, ss,s,all
Number Of horses over two years old, a4,74l
Value Of do do $l,e72,o os
Number OF neat cattle over two years old, sl,222
Value OF do do $953,5i3
No. of mules and asses over one year old, 2si
value Of do do $l2,6o9
Number OF sheep over six months old, l4o,7S7
Value of do do $l56,l6s
Number of hogs over six months old, 22s,sSl
Value Of do do $25s,los
Number Of pleasure carriages, 4,7ss
value OF do do $l67,2oo
Number of watches, ,sll
Na'ae OF 10 Si5,427
Number Of Piano Fortcs. Al
Value Of do do As,sIO
val. or other 1865
value OF stock and profits In companies, $i2,293
right interest in any boat or vessel $le1s4
Value of gold or silver coin bank notes, S2l3,7s2
Value Of claim or demand for money or
other consideration, s5lo,577
value OF annuities, 3,9ls
Value of money invested and secured BY
deed or mortgage, S1oS, s92
Value Of miscellaneous property, S46,77A
Total Value OF all kinds Of property, $ls,4s7,44l
Number of Polls, 29,ss7
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
An Ab.,rac, from the Assessment, Roll,

An Abstract from the Assessment Rolls
Oftne several Counties in the State of Iowa showing
the value OF l49 the increased vaus
the OF ls4s with the Of levied
for State in the S4S and la4g and the in
creased cent in the valuation of property the
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

A dreadful connagration occurred at Baton Rouge,
the new seat Of government of Louisiana, on the
night Of oath ut, destroying property to the amount
Of 476,O0O.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

The trial Of JOSEPH R. Ross, for the murder of
DR. Wright resulted in his acqutta. The trial took
place in Monroe county last week.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13
sDecrease.

Iowa City, NOV. 2S, 1919. :
This is to certify that the foregoing is a correct
abstract Of the assessed value of property within
the State, and the Tax on the same for State pur-
poses FOR the year ls4e. JOS. T. FALEs,
Auditor of State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-12-13

We regret to learn that Messrs Foote 4 Co., lost
large lot of Groceries the Inflated Louisiana.