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Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

CHEESE, CRACKERS, &c.--l00 boxes Eng
" Iish dairy Cheese 20 bbs. of fresh Butter and
Water Crackers; general assortment of Pickles,
for sale by B. L. BRIIIlN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

SARSAPARILLA, SGc.-Townsend's Sarsapa-
y rilla, in quart bottles; Mofatts Life Fills and
Phoenix Btters; Dalley's Pain Extractor; Jaynes
B. L. BRITTIN
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

The Pittsburg Mercury, recording the marriage
of Miss Holmes, President of the Martha
Washington Total Abstinence Society, to a Mr.
Andrew Horn, appends the following;
Fair Julia lived Temp'rance maid,
And preached its beauties night and morn;
But still her wicked neighbors said
She broke her pledge and took Horn.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22
JAVA g. RIO COFFEE:

r OAF and Brown Sugar; Sugar House and
IL Plantation Molasses, for sale by
b. L. BRITTIN
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

VTTHISKEY--I0O barrels Monongahela, Bour-
w bon and Rectifed Whskey, for sale by
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

CHINA, GLASS, Il WARE-An
" extensive assortment Of Queensware, Glass;
ware, and China Sets, just received, and for sale
by b. l.. BKIIllN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

UTOODEN WARE-A general assortment,
w embracing Tubs, Buckets, Sleeves OF all
sizes measures, Butter Prints, Axe Helves, Will
low Baskets, Market Baskets, Mats, Knife Boxes
Cocoanut Dppers, q c., sc. Just received, and
Cor s.I hx B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

NLOCKS-Several kinds of Brass Clocks, just
" received, and for sale by
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

IENN &JAPAN WARE--A general variety
Il of Tin and Japan Ware, just received, and
for sale by d. IL. DIM IN
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

UARNISHES-Copaa and Black Leather Var
Y nish White Lead, &c. For sale by
B. L. BRlTTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

DICKLES Oysters Gerkrns, Capers, O'ves
/ Lobsters, Peppers, CauIiaower, Red Cabbage
Mangoes and other PICKLES., for sale 6y
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

Mrs Partington has had the cholera. She says
the collapse in the abominable regions was eggs
crutiating.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22

DOWDER, SHOT, &c.-Fine Canister, Rifle,
/ Dupont's F. F. F. G., F. F. F. FF. and Blasting
Powder Lead. Shot, Percussion Caps, &c, for
sale by b. IL DNi az
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-22
IT N IODHKH @o

Washington, February Z, 1649. ely
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

AsslsrAHr POSTMASTER GENERAL.-
Seme Of the newspapers are INDUCING IN
I ihe most unwarrantable structures on Col.
! Warren, the Assistant Postmaster Gene
~, and in an inveteracy Of feeling some
, whit unusual in comments on the conduct
y public men. They have deviated from
the ordinary course Of political warfare,
endeavoring to injure his reputation.
!. The sum and substance Of the charges
'nads against him amount to this, and no
nore-that he was an active politician in
shis own State, and that he once belonged
10 firm which failed in business. His
capacity j. not denied--and if he is to be
hanged for having taken an active part in
politics, or for having been unfortunate, a
shrge portion Of every community will have
I q look for the safety Of their necks.-
There Is something unmanly and despica-
]. ~ in this mode Of assailing public man,
! ~ We marvel that it Is resorted to BY
lsnons of respectable standing. Il Balti-
hers Clipper.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

NIissis.-It is said, on what we believe
= b good authority, that Gov. French
~ come to the conclusion, that he does
Inot POSSESS, under the Constitution the
spswer e appoint Senator to ill the place
y which Gen. Shields was elected last
winter and which he did fill for several
osys, before his ineligibility was deter
m1lned by the Senate. Ifthis be so, there
] eust nscessarily be called session Of the
.sg'slaturs, and the question Of Internal
that body. Z
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

Provisions. ~ esterday four Of the.reg-
a y: upper Mississippi traders arrived at
~. !. port, and commenced discharging at
ns upper end Of the Levee the following
~ ee1se amount Of provisions, etc.-32,-
80 pieces, u, 704 lbs bulk Pork 1857
ssees Bacon 1912 casks, 2l8 bbls. Hams
~ Shoulders ll42 bbls. Pork; 460
WI bills. Lard; 1925 sacks Wheat
o. Oorn ; 1857 bills. Flour, besid large
!. aaaf of minor articles, amounting in all
. ever 1000 tons.-.Ao Republicans Sat-
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
COMMERCIAL.

-, v0Yx. April -, II n.-Ftoaf . 70 demand
!. ,.movenent of6c per Dbl o. lower grades.
nls'-...a -, srs Arn, bat prices are unchanged.
~. s.,, a.l,s Il o. 50 per 100 pounds.
s-s,..sss - ssiss. 49,. :,
g. -''. !, .en,,uueace Of the disastrous accounts
a. IA Il hssvy frost.
- .s,S ,.;lqs ,. u-A constant rain this fore.
1 N1 - erassacsioa Of Lsvee business. Re.
,ss ss,ssday have o'.a light ana i0' .Ss mos. -.
.. .f.sal sHaI lots Of Whea. q 'o'%e, ','es, ana
~. - saeks ofCom at . to s7fe per oo'ne'-"h .o'
''-.. 4 eehss articles nothing sransp'rsd.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
GUARDIANS SALE.

DY virtue of q license and decree Of the Probate
ID court of Desmones county and State OF Iowa,
will Saturday the lath day Of May lS4s, sell to
the highest bidder the following Real Estate, to wits
the west half Of southeast quarter OF section co.
township g. range west and the south half OF the
east half Of same quarter section Said land 10 st-
uated about miles north of Burlington and is
known a. the Frazer Farm, having comfortable
house, ETC., with Is 30 acres of improved land.
Sale at tine Office Of the Probate Judge in Burling-
ton between the hours Of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. and
O'Clock, ?. n. Of said day. Terms made known on
the day Of sale. JAMES w. GRIMES,
april 2s, lsl9-3t Guardian of Ann Eliza Frazer
rAsnaE WICK: 10 bales, best quality, for sale by
~ april 70, s4s w. F. CooIDAuGH
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

GrPopuIar Opiniom.-H popular opinion is any
criterion of the worth of an article, we invite the
incredulous to read at least few of the many vol
untary certificates which appear In our columns re-
speeding the variety of remarkable cures effected by
the use Of ~sloans celebrated Ointment and Condi-
ton Powders.o These remedies no longer remain
among those of doubtful utility-they have passed
from the tide of experiment, and now stand higher
in reputation, and are becoming more extensively
used than all other articles of the kind.Mch.
All the medicines advertised by w. B. Sloan are
sold on agency by N. Woolsey & Co., Burilngton,
Iowa. For particulars see SlOan's column of adver-
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
.pespatches from the Mo. Republican.
-. very latest News BY the Europa.
Y - * 49, sAaI Oh

New YoRx, April 20.
~ very latest news from London by
.5.,.nh1 brings rumor Of change in
~ Enelish ministry. Lord Stanley, it's
..u q Be the new Premier. /
m weekly statement Of the Bank OF
rance shows Treasury account Of 3D.
aoo000f., and notes to the amount Of
Ths King Of Prussia has been elected
.aolitional Emperor Of Germany.
LOUISVILLE, April 20.
4 dispatch from New Orleans, dated
Yesterday, states that the steamer Gen.
Pite was totally destroyed by fire, at Point
Coupee. and the hull sunk. The letters
IA papers were oil lost.
ffhe Gen. Pike was from Cincinnati,
= her way to New Orleans.
LrvERrooL, April I'll A. n.
There Is no change in Cotton. The
holders Of Corn are somewhat firmer.-
The London money market opened this
uerning with q depressed feeling-the
sentimental advices being less satisfactory.
yVDOSOlS 0eCIlucO IgOin lou. W 10
From California.
PatLApELfH1A, April 2O-l2 y.
By an arrival at Boston, we learn that
Gen. Persifer F. Smith (the Governor Of
California and suite, had arrived at San
Francisco. The previous accounts about
The quantities Of gold are confirmed.
Specie.
NEw YoRK, April 2O-l2 NJ.
The specie received by the Europa, ex.
ssts lively influence on stocks, which
kve generally advanced IL per cent
Money is very easy.
rlour--There is good demand for the
fner Western brands, at an improvement
of6c. per Dbl. In the inferior and medi
un grades, there is better feeling
pssk, corn, and lard, are heavy. Other
articles are unchanged.
Robbery Of the 81 Louis Bonk.-Franci.
Cosnelly was brought before the Mayor
- Saturday, on the charge Of breaking
\ into the banking house Of Nesbit & Co
of st. Louis, on the 23d March, and Ia.
king t,erefrom $40, 900. Mr. BENZ. Mes
Bit described the manner bywhich the en-
trance into the Bank was effected ; an In
surance Office, adjoining the Bank, was
entered, the wall Of cellar separating
Tie buildings broken through, and hole
made in an iron fence, protecting vaul,
IL the bank, (this being accomplished
with pickaxe and crow bar )--gave the
panty complete access to that portion Of
The building in which the money was de-
posted. The sleeve Of a coat which was
hanging up in the bank was torn of fol
The purpose Of carrying off the booty
this separated portion Of the garment, some
Carolina gold coins, . $40 note on the
Southwark bank, . counterfeit $40 note
On the Lafayette bank, counterfeit note
% the Middletown bank. being among thu
property identified by Mr. Nesbit, ant
found in the trunk Of Connolly. The de-
fendant was committed for trial. Mr. Cor
wine appeared for the bank, and Judge
Reed and Mr. Boyle were present at th'
inquiry on behalf Of the accused.
The activity displayed by Marsha
Ruin and officer D. Smith, in recover
!. ing upwards Of So, 400 Of this stolen prop
sfty, and other particulars in reference I
~ robbery, have been1lready before tn
public.-l Gin. Chron.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

"a. FaAEcIs GEHos died in Du-
=. lowe, on the "a inst. He liyedto an
Il elsavsnced age.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

i. ~. The Little Rock Gazette
returns from 80 counties, in which
= - uoernatorial vote stands -Roane
! Wilson 1856.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
N A r r I E D

" - ~ ~ g -
on the nth inst, by the Rev. NJ. H. Hare, Mr. Luz
cIus BEARDsLEv, Of burlington, Iowa, to Miss ELI
IA MATHEWS, of Desmoines county, Iowa.
The General Congregational Association OF
Iowa. will hold its Annual Meeting at Davenport on
the 6rst Thursday in June next, at O'Clock, ?. N.
Davenport, april 20, '4s J. A. REED, Register
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
n pursuance of law, /, JAMES X. POLK, Presl-
! dent of the United States of America, do hereby
declare and make known that public sales will be
held at the aforementioned land office in the State
Of Missouri, hereinafter designated, to wit:
At the land Office at Springfield, commencing ON
Monday, the fourth day of June next, Tor the dis-
p0sal OF the public lands situated within the UNDER
mentioned townships and parts of wit:
North Of the base line, and ccst Of the h principal
Townships twenty two, twenty-three and twenty
four, of range eleven.
Townships twenty three and twenty-four OF range
twelve.
Township twenty-five, Of range nineteen.
Townships twenty three and twenty-fou Of range
twenty-0ne.
Township twenty-three, of range twenty-five.
Lands appropriated by law for the use Of schools,
military or other purposes, will be excluded from
the sales.
The Offering Of the aforementioned lands win be
commenced on the days appointed, and proceed IN
venient dispatch, until the whole shall have been
offered, and the sales thus closed But no sale snaii
be kept open longer than two weeks and no private
entry Of any Of the lands will be admitted until al
ter the expiration OF the two weeks.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington,
this twenty-scventh day of February, Ammo Dcmini
one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine.
By the President: JAMES Il. PoLh'
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
a Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
No,,ce "a pre.emption Claimants.

Notice q Presumption Claimants.
Every person entitled the right Of Exemption to any
Of the lands within the townships and parts Of townships
above enumerated required establish the to the
Of the register and receiver of the proper land
Office and make payment therefor PRAcRICA.
Bile after seeing this notice. and before the day appointed
Tor the Of the public sale ofthe lands EN-.
bfacng the tracts claimed; otherwise such claim will be
forNsited RICHARD M. YOUNG,
am e. II Commissioner Of the General LanA Office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

Notice
TIME undersigned have this day formed Part
nership under the name and style Of ID. GIL
CHRIST CO. land will do business at the old stand
of Cox, GARRETT 4 Co.. corner Of Main and Jeffer-
son streets. DANIEL GILCHRIST,
JOEL KIRSHBAUM.
Burlington. april 4. lS49 (apr 1851
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
]. S. kinball & Co.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware Queens
ware, Boots and Shoes Hats Caps SIC.
Wo,l inform their friends and the pub
lie generally, that they hare received their
Spring and Summer Stock of Goods,
at their old stand, where they have on hand large
and beautiful stock OF Goods in their line, consist
ing of all the varieties adapted to the seasonsapd
selected with the greatest care with regard to style
and quality, to which invite the attention Of our
friends and dealers generally. apr II, 1S49
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

- kegs tar in fine order, for sale By
81 - - - ~ w. r. COOLBAUGH
" .yS APPLES 300 bushels splendid quality,
4 ~. s0S Per Dubuque on consignment and for
lspf -, 'lsJ ". F. CooIDAUoH
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
+" FRESH ARRIVAL 1T .
FEW SPLENDID SPRING GOODS


VIZ HOLESALE and retail Dealers in Dry Goods,
w Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots,
Shoes Hats, Caps, Ready Made Clothing, etc., etc.,
corner of Main and Jefferson Streets Buflington-s26
nEADY MADE CLOTHING.-The largest stock
n in the city Of spring and summer Clothing to
be found at D. GILCHRfST Co.'S
april %; ,49 corner Main and Jefferson streets
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
ARIA NGEMEN'X FOR 1849.


THE undersigned, assisted by Miss HoFPIs, has
re-opened his school for term of five months.
instruction will be given in the various branches
of liberal learning, including French and Drdrng.-
Scholars admitted at any time, but no allowances
made for absence unless week or more be lostby
some necessity.
Miss HoPpfN, who is good French scholar, and
acquainted with the most improves method OF COM
municasihs knowledge of the French Language,
will give instruction 10 class in private, n such
class can he formed. Young ladies wishing to
ssstudy Frencip' will do well to amake her CALI
Burlington, april s, is49-4t E.W. GRAY
WESTERN HOTEL, BRIeHros.
THE subscriber respectfully announces to the
/ travelling public that he has taken the Western
Hotel in the Town OF Brighton, Washington cotn-
ty, Iowa, recently occupied by John Lewis, Esp,
where he hopes by the strictest attention to the
wants and wishes OF travellers tn merit share Of
patronage. There is connected with the House
spacious stable and wagon yard. Transfers and
emigrants can be supplied with horse feed.
Travellers and emigrants starting from Burlington
to tuscaloosa and Raccoon Forks, will md this 70
be the nearest and best route. SANL fEAIES
Brighton, april 8, ls4s-sm
To Wool Carders and Cloth Dressers.
IACHINE CARDS.--The subscriber has just
tI been appointed sole agent for the State Of To-
va, OF SMfTM.s MAcHINE CARDs; and after the first
of April, will bate on hand full supply of every
kind of Cards, such as
Dauffer Cards; Fancy Cards;
Fileting do Also, Jacks;
Comb Plates; Card cleaners, a
Emery; Press and Papers; Es
In short every thing connected with the wool card
ing business, which will be sold at manufacturers
prices. Also, all kinds Of Dye stnffs OF the best
quality always on hand. +. L. GAY,
Burlington, march ~, 40 cor Jefferson Main SITS
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

DIZZY OUUUS
rARRETT & COOPER, have just opened in
4 Hedge and Ransom's new brick store room, a.
bove Barrett House large stock of Dry Goods,com-
prising almost every article kept in Burlington,
which they will sell as cheap as can be purchased
in the city, Call and sec and judge for yourselves
april IS, ,49 GARRETT COOPEN
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
To the Public.

Ns&ice 10 Pre- -emPslsn Claimants.
Every person entitled the right Of 70 any
of the lands within the townships and parts oftownshps
bove Enumerated required establish the same to the
satisfaction Of the and receiver Of the land
Office and make payment therefor SOON As PRAcricA
Bile after seeing this notice. and before the day appointed
for the Of the public sale Of the lands
bracns the tract came otherwise such ella i'm will be for.
feed. RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL
SPRING, FANCY DRY GOODSNi

CpKINT Fanny DRY OUJDS II!
IoHN FULLERTON is now opening large as
j sortment of Spring Fancy and staple Dry Goods,
all Of which have been selected from the latest i'm
portations and newest styles,
have also paid the cash for the greater part Of
nv stock, which enables me 10 offer Goods at uf-
precedented and astonishing low prices.
My stock being entirely new comprises aimost
every article adapted to the Trade, too varons to
enuInerste within the limits of an advertisement,
but comprise in part
Dress Goods Of latest styles;
Bonnets, bonnet ribbons and flowers;
French broad cloth, cassimerfs x vestings;
Gents cravats and Congress Caters;
To which would cell particular attention. But
call and see and each person judge for theHseives
az Buena Vista, No. Q, cannot be surpassed In
.i,her STYLES or low prices. sprN s, 1919
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
GROCERIES. &C.

CUGAR Coffee, molasses, rice, mackerel, tobacco,
- soap raisins, lead, shot, powder, madden, indi-
co. copperas, alum, ginger, ETC., just received and
for sale as cheap as can be bought in the city by
GARRETT COOPER,
april o. 80 above Barrett House.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
DRY GOODS !!

TRIED FRUIT: 100 bushels dried apples; so blu.
II dried Peaches, very fine, for sale by
april IS, '4S GARRETT COOPER
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

TINE subscribers hav< just received and are now
i opening large assortment Of Dry Goods. Gfo-
ceries, Queensware, HARDWARE, Boots and Shoes,
Ready Made Clothing, etc, etc.
They respectfully soll<it . share Of patronage
from the old customers Of Cox, Garrett Co., and
the public generally, pledgng to sell as
low as any other house in the city.
.. GILCHRlST h CO., corner
Huntington anr 10. ,le Main and Jeherso SITS
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

DRusHEs, Brushes; 80 doz paint brushes ,assor.-
ID ed sizes, 10 doz varish asst Sizes 20 doz white
wash brushes, extra fine, just received and for sale
nv fapr 70. ,49l GAY
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

ITCH embroidered evening and party Dresses,
II embroidered Swiss muslin for curtains. newest
style, plain and figured silk: piece of rich Turk
satin. received and for sale at the store of
april IL, '49 LOCkAkD 4 %
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

on the nth inst, by the Rev. NJ. H. Hare, Mr. Luz
cIus BEARDsLEy, Of Burlington, Iowa, to Miss ELI.
IA MATHEWS, of Desmoines county, Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

WHITE LEAD; 100 kegs white lead. superior
w article, just received and for sale by
.,,:l 20 $40 r. GAY
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26
TO THE PUBLIC.

TINE Subscriber would respectfully announce 10
i the citizens Of Burlington and vicinity that hc
has opened School in the basement of the Congfe-
gatonal Church, and solicits the patronage Of the
COMMUNITY. Terms OF Tuition, per scholar, per
quarter of twelve weeks, as follow
For Orthography, Reading and Pcnmanship,
per scholar, $500
For Arithmetic, Geography and English Gram
mar. per scholar, s'ou
For Natural Philosophy, Rhetoric and floeu
ton, per scholar, 4,oo
For Mathematics and the Languages, per
scholar, opo
Pupls of both sexes, will be admitted into MS
school, and no pains shall be spared, or diligence,
on his part, unemployed, to advance their best IN
terests. and to secure the favor Of the public.
RnrI;ngton. april i2, 1s49. ]. PERSON.
GLOBE IRON WORKS--Cincinnati,O Ohio.
TIME subscribe rs, proprietors Of the above works
are constantly manufacturing and keep on sale
large stock Of
Bar Iron, of all sizes; a. t9E
Iron wire, do from to 90. suitable for Tin
ners, Teicsraphs, Fences and Bridges;
Rivc,s, Black and Timed, c5 10 80 Id per MI
Hose Rivets and washers, all sizes;
For sale on the most favorable terms by .-5
woRTHiNGToN b PufLAN
Cincinnati april S, i9-2m Office, NO - Main street
NEW GOODS!i
II ECEIyED this day and nov opening fresh
n stock Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hnrdrare, Ready
Made Clothing. Boots and Shoes. etc. all Of Hhchwil
be sold at the lowest prices by ALFRED CLARKE
N. B.-A superior article Of PLouGHs. which are
warranted 10 give satisfaction, on hand and Tor sale
by tmarch 10, is4el ALfaED CLAnxE.
I1LoyER SEED for sale ~
~ march ~, '49 w. =. COuLbALGH
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

TT ORSE Collars, names and trace chains, just re-
ceived and for sale by D DILcHRlsT l. Co
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-04-26

VYTHOLESALE and retail Dealers in Dry Goods,
w Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots,
Shoes, Hats and Caps, Ready Made Clothing, Glass,
Nails, above Barrett House, Jefferson street,
burlington, Iowa. Iapril Is, '4s
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-02
A FEMALE OF SPIRIT.

A young man from town in the north
eastern section of the State became affiict
ed with the prevailing mania, and TOOK
Passsge for California in a brig now fitting
out from this port. His young wife, on
hearing his determination, Immediately
declared that she would accompany him
and share his fortune. be il good or evil.
Representation was useless, and as last
resource the husband determined to take
her TO Boston, show her the limited &C.
commodaiion on ship board, aud explain TO
her the various inconveniences she would
he obliged To endure. She was according.
ly taken on board the vessel and duly es.
coried through every part. The lady was
perfectly delighted with every thing about
the vessel, and declared, with true woman's
spirit, tina. )! Tho voyage was perilous her
husband should not undertake il without
friend and companion to share his dangers
and soften his discoraforts. The husband
finally decided to yield the point, and en-
gagged passage for his wife. The agents
Of The vessel are doing every thing which
lies IN their power to make her situation as
comfortable as possible during the long
Voyage Boston Journal.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-02
RAILROAD ACROSS THE IsTuMus.

The Hon. I. Butler King, from the
Committee on Naval Affairs 10 the U. s.
House Of Representatives, has communi.
Gated TO that body report and bill on the
subject Of the proposed railroad across The
Isthmus OF Panama. The Committee
recommend a grant OF $3.50, 900 year
for twenty years, to Me.srs. Aspinwall.
Stephens & Chauncey, for the purpose OF
enabling them to complete the work. on
the conditions stated 10 their memorial
The cost of the road and its appurlenances
is estimated at s., 900 900; which is pre-.
cisely the amour. proposed to be granted
TO the company by the U. 8. government
within the period mentioned.