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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14
The New License Law.

. This law receives the unqualified COM
mendation of almost the entire public
press through the country. 1t is consid-
cred by nearly all to be just and saluta-
~ law. To some it may appear severe,
but in what way, we would ask, does It
abridge the right Of any? If man
claims the right to drink to excess, this
law in no way abridges that right. Ifa
man wishes 10 engage in the business of
selling liquor, it in no way deprives him
of the privilege. All it requires is that
the man who wishes to pursue the bust
ness Of rum selling, should be held res
ponsible for the injury sustained by the
public, or private individuals, in conse-
quence of such traffic. Under the old
law, the retailer received the profits and
the public sustained the loss in the shape
pauper taxes and charitable contributions.
The new law places the responsibility
precisely where it belongs, to wit, upon
those who reap the profits of the sale of
liquors. The law we consider good one,
and say let it be carried out to the letter ;
then il it proves not to be the right thing,
for the good ofthe public let it be repealed.
Let us know what virtue there is in it
however, while it remains the law of the
land Mineral Point Tribune.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14
For the Burlington Hawk-Eye.


Mr.. EDwARDs,-Dear Sir:-I take the liberty Of
writing you few lines, and il you think it worthy,
you will please give it insertion in your valuable
paper. We left st. Joseph, Missouri, on May lst,
and packed our wagons on the I'd. and left for the
Plains on the Sd, made fifteen miles on the 4th. It
rained and we laid by on the 9th. The roads bad.
Camped at the Mission. This is beautiful coun-
try-all PRAIRIE Lost part Of our cattle, but found
them at II O'Clock. Made twelve miles. Camped
in the prairie. On the 7th we took an early start.
Passed over one hundred and fifty teams--was in
sight of from one to two hundcd teams all day.
Roads bad. Camped on Wolf river. On the sth
made nineteen miles. Roads good-al prairie
Camped out of sight Of timber. Passed plenty of
bacon and beans, sugar and coffee, and almost every
thing in the way of outfit, which was thrown away
by the mule teams. On the 9Th made nineteen miles.
Crossed the Ninnahau at II O'Clock. One man bu-
ried the day before, he was doctor from Cincin-
natl, and died with the dropsy. Camped six miles
further at small brook. On the 10th took an ear
~ start with about one hundred wagons in sight
Made fourteen miles. Camped in the prairie. On
the nth made nineteen miles-roads fine-weather
cool. Crossed Big Blue-camped one mile further
in the prairie. We are now in paririe country,
dito8ether, Win the exception OIL lew scattering
trees in some of the larger branches. On the 18th,
started at O'Clock. Rad crowded with wagons.
Come to Independence road six miles ahead of all
the Independence trains with the exception of about
twenty-five teams. Crossed Wyats run. Camped
eight miles further in the prairie. Rained and blew
over some of our tents. On the l4th passed several
mule teams. They were in bad streak of luck,
when they saw US pass them with our COW teams.
Camped and took cold supper. On the 18th, arri-
we'd at Little Blue at O'Clock. Made sixteen miles.
On the 10th went two miles to Sandy fork. Over
hauled twenty Cincinnati and Columbus mule teams
in distress-they were throwing away their loading,
provisions, boots, shoes, tools, both mining and
blacksmith, and one wagon and cutting up and re-
modelling their beds. One Of the company came
and offered us seven mules and wagon and harness
II we would take for them six hundred lbs. of pro-
vision, and help and stand guard the rest of the
company. Seven miles arrived at Little Blue. Fol-
lowing up three miles and camped. It is beauti-
full clear stream, twenty yards wide sandy bottom
and but few scattering cotton wood trees on its
banks. On the nth, still following up Blue,
but will leave it sometime Tomorrow, and strike
for the Platte, which is about twenty miles,
have given you sketch Of the road, and shall
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Credulity Of Berlin.-A "wonder ma
king GIRL" named Louisa Braun, who
tells her followers to 60 home, have faith,
and be saved, obtained so much credit at
Berlin that mary sick have been seen rub
bing their heads against the wall of her
dwelling, in the full belief that they will
thus be cured Of their diseases. So many
have lately performed this singular opera
ton, that the police have at last interfer-
ed and have threatened to confine the girl
in All asylum if she should continue her
practice.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

HIGH COMPLIMENT TO THE U. S.-We
cannot forbear quoting the following great
compliment paid TO the United States by
Mr.. Golden, in late speech on his
scheme Of financial reform. He said:
America has three times, within the
last ten years, been in collision with two
OF the greatest powers Of the world
twice with England, once with France
We had the Maine boundary and Oregon
territory to settle with the U. States, and
America had her quarrels with France,
arising out Of a claim for compensation of
FL 100000, which the French govern
ment refused to pay. What was the is
sue Of those controversies When the
claim was refused by France, General
Jackson, at the head Of the American
government, published his declaration,
that if the money was not paid forthwith,
he would seize French ships and pay
himself. AT that time-I have it from A.
mericans themselves French had
three times the force of ships Of war that
America had; Admiral Mackan was in
the Gulf Of F!arida with fleet large
enough 10 ravage the whole coast of Amer
lea and lombard her towns; but did France
rush into war with America? She paid
the money. Why? Because she knew
well if she provoked an unjust war with
the United States, her meu of war were
nothing compared with the force that
would swarm out Of every American port
when brought into collision with another
nn11nfrV H.
the largest mercantile marine and though
at first the battle might be to the stronger
in all armed fleet, in the end it would be
to that country which had the greatest
amount of public spirit and the greatest
amount Of mercantile ships and sailors.
What was the case with England =
In lS45, there was talk Of war with
America on account of Oregon. Bear in
mind that America never spent more than
FL 100000 or $4,000, 900; but will any
body tell me that America Jared worse in
that dispute because her resources in ships
Of war were inferior to ours ? No, but
we increased our navy, and we had a
squadron Of evolution, as it was called
America never mounted gun at N. York
to prevent the bombardment Of the city !;
but did she fare the worse? We sent
peer of the realm Lord Ashburton) to
Washington it was on American soil that
the quarrel was adjusted, and rumor does
say that America made very good bar
gain. [Cheers. 1t is the spirit Of her
people, the prosperity of her people, the
growing strength Of her people, the union
Of her people, the determination of her
people, that command respect. [Cheers.]
Now, what want you as nation to do
is to believe that other countries will just
take the same measures of US that we took
Of America. They wont come and attack
us merely because we reduce our arma-
ments to fl0, 900, 900. On the contrary,
other countries, believe, win follow our
example,"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

IHE PARLIAMENT HOUSE, which was
burned IN the recent riots in Montreal,
canada, was avast granite building, owned
oy the city and rented to the Government
Tor some $4,000 per annum. Its erection
cost about eco, 900.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

The Siamese Twins have arrived al
New York, from their residence in north
Carolina. They will shortly sail to Europe.
They have been married eight years, and
Chang has four children, and Eng three.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14
Supreme Court-Importans Decision.

Supreme Ceurt-Importans Decision.
We have stated before that the principal business
which occupied the Supreme Court, and which clos
ed its session in this place last week, was in rela
ton to the Half Breed cases. The Judgment Title,
held by Mr. REID to the $4,000 acres in Lee sosn-
~ has been set aside. This decision does not set
gle Or AFFECT the title to the Half Breed Land only
% far ~ Mr. Reid is concerned bat the other decis
don has more direct bearing the main que ton
a issue. That decision confirms the Decree Title.
This title was granted by decree Of the courts on
the petition Of those holding half breed Claims I'm
Ger this decree certain amount of land was grant
ed to each claimant. The opposition to and the At.
tempt to set aside, this decree, comes from those
whose claims were not allowed at the time, and
who, from accident or otherwise, were not permit
ted to participate. or who were not recognized a.
part owners in the tract. Great ability was mani.
tested by the counsel on both sides.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

- Dates were received in this city yesterday
morning from Capt. Wies' party on the Plains, da-
ted the 2lst ult. They well and getting along
finely.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Inc steamer OswEGo, now arrives very punctual-
every Thursday. She is an excellent boat, Just
adapted to this trade, and are glad to know that
she Is deservedly popular. With such commander
as battee, such clerks as Robinson and Remey, and
such mate as King, she can't be otherwise.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

The late disastrous fire has been ascertained to
have been the work of an incendiary. The inyesti-
CATION viii bring out some developments that the
perpetrators would like to have hid.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Under our lightning head it will be seen that we
nave news fro" the east up to day before yesterday
It will be seen that the Congressional election ON
Monday in Palfrey's district resulted in NO choice
We expect regular Geographic reports hereafter.
as to be able to give the very latest news.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

The War Eagle. since the season commence
this capital boat under the command Of Capt. RE,1-
LIT, has been remarkably punctual to her time.
She leaves st Louis every Monday evening and gen.
orally arrives here the next night early wednes.
day morning. Thanks to her officers for late S,
I.onis paDera.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Post Office Appointments in lo,ca.-Oficial.
May 14th, 1s49.-Tom Corwin, Allemakee coun-
ty, established and stephen Holcomb appointed PM
May A.-sac and Fox Agency, Wapello county,
name changed to Agency City and Thomas NJ. Mack
erel appointed p. NJ.
May l4.-Prarie House, Lee county, John. Bore
land, p. NJ.
May l4.-Marion, Linn co., Henry Rstne, p. N.
g Davenport, Scott county, Duncan c. FL
bridge, Pm.
May sc.-Garnavillo, Clayton county, David G.
Rogers, p. NJ.
May so.-salem, Henry CO., Geo. Hobson, p. NJ.
&c Crooked Creek, Henry county, H. M.
Pickell, Pm.
May so.-Andrew, Jackson county, Charles C.
AshbrOok, Pm.
May so.-Newton, Jasper county, Jesse Richman,
r.
May so.-Montrose, Lee county, John F. War
mouth, p. M.
May 30.-Nebraska, Potowatamie county, estab-
lished and Joseph F. Pendleton appointed P. NJ.
May so.-Pittsburg, Van Buren, county, Geo. Kis-
niger, p. M.
May sO.-Iowaville, Van Buren, county, Robert
RathbOne, p. M.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

tell you the reports you heard Of us false in
gard to our oxen as we'll as ourselves. We have
all been well, and are in good spirits. We have
not had man lose q meal on account of sickness,
and for our they all thriving, and in better
condition than when we started. and think will
stand the trip. We are passing mule teams by
scores. We will be among the first five hundred
teams on this road by the time get to Platte riv
er.
We have not heard from Col. David since he
crossed the river, four days behind US. We think
he will see sights with his mules before he gets
through. From our experience thus far, would
advise all our friends to start with oxen who con-
template to start on this journey. We have not
seen the Elcphanr' yet, but the Antelope and
Buffalo occasionally.
Respectfully yours,
J.. ARRICK.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

"sA'oS' sne M'ssourian, who sets himself upas
INC champion against Col. BENTON, is getting up
meetings all over the State in favor OF the Calhoun
resolutions and in opposition to ssOld Bullion.
The excitement is waxing quite warm
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Big Grove Post Office in Mahaska county,i il here
after to be known by the name Of Fremont.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Hon. Edmund Burke, late Commissioners of Pa.
Tents il now associated with Father Richie, in the
Washington Union Office. He has contributed ed.
orials for that paper ever since he has been Wash
iAston, 80 that we may not look for much improve.
ment in that sheet. He takes the ssNorthern man
with southern principles" department; while Richie
viii continue to keep in with the " high prcssure''
60uthrons.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14
WING COUNTY MEETING.

WING COUNTY MEETING.
In accordance with the call of the State Executive
Committee for the State Convention to be held on
. the soth inst, At Iowa City, the wings of Dss
Moines County are requested to meet at the School
Room Of Mr. Pierson, under the Congregational
Meeting House, on Saturday, the 23d inst, at one
O'Clock. r. NJ, for the purpose Of eecting six dele
gates TO attend said Convention.
June =, ~ 8. A. HUDSON, Chm, Co. Com.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Isaac Letter, Of this place, has been appointed
Register OF the Land ONCE at saltwater Minnesota.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Inc loco focos Of Lee County have broken ground
20 favor Of Col. Benton for their next candidate for
me Presidency. The Gazette OF yesterday Straps
them over the ngers'' for their precipitancy, and
evidently feels chagrned because "our house, wa,
NOT first consulted.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

The river opposite St Loui. was near ~. c,,,
stone on Front Street at last dates. NV. $3.50
'na. 'ne rase would continue and rctard the works
% Improvement now going on in that city. The
missouri and all the upper rivers were full.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

MAILS.-lf our eastern correspondents and ex-
changes would send their letters and papers vio
Chicago, now we have daily northern mail, the
mail matter would be received here four or five
days sooner than 1t is by the southern route. It
now takes but seven days for a letter to 60 from
this place to Boston, while the last eastern mail
By the southern route, brought US letters which
were twelve days coming from Washington.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14
HARD TO PLEASE,

NAM ~ FLEASEs
~ the time the next Congress meets the Gazette
editor wiffeel quite mortified to witness all his
statements in relation to Gen. TAYLOR emphaticalv
hisided. He will soon feel, as well as find, that
HO1d lack" is not mere ssautomaton.,, President
Taylor has hitherto acted in accordance with his
pledges He has granted to each Of the Departments
hus far, as he promised to do, their freedom TO act
~ the Constitution requires. II the editor could
once peep into the Cabinet Councils he would there
see that the President is far from being an ssautom-
ason." We deny that any proscriptive course has
oeen pursued by the present administration. There
nave been many removals, but they have all been
made Tor causes other than those attributed BY the
loco focos. They have been made either for incom-
potency, interference in elections in the abuse Of
omcial privilege and power, or for some equally
hasrant act tina: renders and should render the re-
firing incumbents disqualified.
The locos are queer fellows, and in their deter.
mination to oppose cold Zack'' any how, they de-
clare in one breath that he IL proscrptivc and has
violated his pledges In turning out all the loco ocos
and In the next they assert that he has not turned
out any body, that he is mere ssautomaton,, and
snsy blame him for not being engaged more directly
IN the "turning out'' process.
PRESIDENT Taylor's course is 50 different from the
ate practice Of Mr. Polk, that we do not much won
Ger tthe slowness Of loco focos in compr ehendino
=. Do. saey viii understand it fully, by and by.
Even Cabinet Officers had to crouch and f.wn
around the loco foco President for the privilege If
n.ins their friends noticed and appointed by ellis
A1ceuency." Az all the credit and eclat was 10 en-
uFe 70 the President, as the head OF the party, he
assumed ~ the responsibility, snd the puppets Of
sne Cabinet were really a. so many sautomaton.
wetnank the Gazette for the word--without the
privilege ofeven filing clerkship in their several
departments before consulting ellis Excellency., ,,
1olo Zach" don't do 50. He gives each department,
soM swing and At the same time holds each head Of
eacn department responsible for its own acts.
fitnerto, they have done so admirably, the Presi.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14
Geographic Dispatches nom Mo. Republican.

Telegraphic Dispatches from Mo. Republican.
WASHINGTON, June 9--6 P. M.
An official dispatch was received at the
War Department to day, from New Or
leans, announcing the death OF General
GAINES, after an illness of one hour and
sixteen minutes. His death is supposed
to be from cholera.
BosroN, June 8.
A letter has just been received stating
that the ship Florida, bound from New
Orleans for California, was lost off the
River La Platte. Two hundred and fifty
passengers persisted. Only four Of the
crew were saved.
CINCINNATI, June 9.
For the "a hours ending noon to-day,
twenty-six cases Of cholera and six deaths
have been reported.
The markets generally, are dull and un-
changed.
Since the last report, there has been
heavy rains. The river is stationary.
PITTSBURGH, June 9--S Pm.
There is nine feet water in the channel,
and river raising fast.
There has been heavy rains since the
last report.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Mr. BuTrERrlELp it is said, is to succeed Judge
You've, as Commissioner Of the General Land osicc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

Washington .Mews.-The Geographic
reports in the New York papers state that
Mr. Lawrence, Of Michigan, has been
appointed Chief Clerk in the Patent Office
and that Us. Skinner, the veteran Agri-
cultural Editor, has been appointed Col
l-ctor Of Agricultural Statistics in the same
office, This is mos! excellent appoint
ment, and we look henceforth for some
thing valuable in this department of the
Patent Office reports. Mr. Lane, it is
reported will be appointed Solicitor of the
Treasury, in place Of Mr. Gillet. 1t is
also stated that T. l.. Cri,tenden, son of
Governor Crittenden, Of Kentucky, is to
be appointed Consul at Liverpool. This
is revival Of an old report, but it will
probably turn out to be correct.-[ Boston
Atlas.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

FRoM TIRE PLAIxs.-The late news cont.;n.a =
sne letter OF eur late feow-citlzen, ARRIcK, will be
found 70 De very interesting All who left This place
Tor California seem to hare had thus far a very
prosperous journey.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

The officers Of the fast sailing steamer Du Buaue
will please accept our thanks for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

The Cholera was on the increase during the last
three days of last week in st Louis.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

The excellent steamer DR. Franklin No. ?. brought
US late papers, for which the officers will accept our
thanks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-06-14

PosrPoSkNENr.-In consequence Of the unpleasant
weather evening the Juvenile Concert is postponed
until Saturday next.
The children performers will meet Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock for rehearsal at the church.
We hope the Concert will be fully attended Saturday
evening, know the audience will be well satisfied
and the avas will be the only compensation Mr. Higgins
will receive for teaching the children Tickets for sale
Abrahams' bookstore and at the door.
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From the Washington Union
Who HAS betrayed the South =?

1t cannot be denied, that very great
change in relation to the subject of
slavery has taken place in the free
States, not only in the sentiments which
prevail among the mass of the apeople
of those States, but in the political ac-
ton Of both of the great parties into
which they arc divided. The fact can
not be denied, that it is but q few years
since when Abolitionism was a meagre
faction even in tho New England
States, and its advocates were even
there treated with contempt, ridicule,
and sometimes with violence, when they
attempted to hold meetings for the pur-
pose of discussing the doctrines which
they professed. Nor had it made any
headway in Congress. The South
presented, at that time, On undivided
front upon question which affected so
vitality her great interest, and she was
sustained by band Of firm and intre
pid friends among the Democrats of the
free States, which enabled her in o
great measure to suppress even tho ag-
itation of the dangerous question Of
slavery. 1t cannot be denied, that not
more than six years ago the South was
triumphant in tho halls Of Congress on
this question, which so intimately in
wolves her peace and security, and was
enabled through tho fidelity Of the
Democratic Representatives from the
free States, clfectually to suppress all