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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

LOOK OUT.-When loco foco editors begin to
praise and commend the action Of wings, it is time
for wings to think of the consequences. If these
editors had nothing to gain for their party hy such
praise they would not utter it. We deny the state
ment made in the Gazette of yesterday and which
follows
ssThe sensible thing have heard Of for long
is the alton Of the wings longer to submit
the rule OF Fitz Henry Warren. They they have sub
mted the control Of he"one power" long enough
and hereafter up for themselves. 1t Is
cret that large number Of the influential Of the
~ have united in signing and forwarding protest to
Washingto against permitting him to exercise nn
whatever in the appointments to be made for this
Stae and this movement, we are informed, will be tO-
lowed up in other parts Of the State"
We recommend Wings to adhere to their princi.
ples TO stand shoulder to shoulder in their defence
and propagation, and not permit themselves to be
swerved from their duty BY any appointments or
disappointments. "Men nothing, principles
everything" II this be the true wing motto--as we
believe il s-the sssober second thought win lead
all true wings to rally around and uphold it, and
thus discountcnancc all proferring of "aid and
comfort to the enemy" With sold Zlck'' for their
leader, the wings can accomplish much, even in
Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
correspondence ofthe Bnrlin eton Hawk Eye.

sr LOUIS, May Is, Is4s.
Our city was visited last night with one of the
most destructive fires which has ever occurred in
the western country ,destroying % steam
ly all the Merchandise on our Leyee and nearly the
entire block Of stores from Locust to Market streets
and from Levee to Cd streets, beside about two
squares below Elm street and from Leyee to I'd
street, in all about 10 squares. In this district were
some Of the best buildings in the city, the most ex-
tensive warehouses and the heaviest stocks of
goods. 1t is now in ruins, very little was saved.
The fire originated on the steamer White Cloud,
which was lying near the upper end Of our Levec.
The fire was soon communicated to the Edward
Bates lying along side, and by some means or 9TH
er the Bates was loosened from her fastenings and
foated down the wharf in full blaze, communicate
ing the fire as she passed to almost every steam
boat at the landing. There being at the time
strong north east wind, the fire was at once commu-
nicated to the Merchandise the Levee and to the
the stores adjoining,and what followed is easier ina
gned than described. For while it was thought the
whole southern portion Of the city was destined to
destruction, but towards day this morning the
wind veered round to the south west and stopped
the progress of the devouring element. Il is i'm
possible to estimate the loss correctly in the pre-
sent state Of excitement, but it is varously estimate
ed at from five to eight millions of dollars. Many
lives were losthe number not yet fully ascertain
ed. Such destruction and devastation is seldom
witnessed. More full particulars, shall get in
few days. would here state that the Republican,
Reveille and Organ Printing Offices were among the
ruins. They gave notice to-day that they should re-
sumo their papers on Monday, by which time, prob
ably, shall get full particulars Of this disaster.
Yours, truly, GEO. PARTRIDGE,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
The Cholera.

Tie ChOIefa.
Since our record Of the death Of Mr. JoxEs, there
have been four deaths which are rsputed
to Be- Of Cholera. Their names are simmons, But
Ter, Golden, and the boy John Randall. Butler and
Sandal were decided cases. The others were more
doubtful. The premonitory symptoms in all the q
bove cases were not attended to in season, or they
nigAtpossibly have been saved. We have heard Of
% NV cases for the last two days, and a. the dis
49,, wAsn attended to in season yields to the
Reconsideration Of appropriate medicine, very little
alasa prevails among our citizens. We trust that
u nay not appear among us in more malignant
form than Il has done. Fit does not, our people
~il have great cause to be thankful. Several have
30 - psenenitery symptoms, but We believe all
ere On The recovery.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
llG lO8

This would give the Wings majority
over all Of three votes, majority which
may do on a pinch, but one not Sufficient
for all practical purposes, and it is high
ly important therefore that the Wings
should gain few members. 1t thus be-
comes important to ascertain on which side
the majorities were Carried in the last Pres
idential election. The following table will
show
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

sit is very curious" said an old gen.
lleman, iew days since TO his friend,
'that watch should be perfectly drywhen
ii has aIunning spring inside"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

In addition to the twenty-three boats destroyed
by the fire at st Louis, the AARON HART should be
placed on the record, which will make "a.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
LIME! LIME!-A letter from St Louis

LIME! IME!-A letter from st Louis
dated OH Saturday last says:
'Exhort your fellow citizens 10 Lime
their city in time, and not wait till the
scourge is upon them. 1t has certainly
checked the disease in this city at its first
furious onset. The city is not all LINED
yet, but where j: is so the benefit is not
only perceptible, but very great, render
ing the air sweet, and the infected neigh
borhoods comparatively healthy. The
ministers of st. Louis are very active.
Bishop Hawks has not scarcely had his
clothes off for two weeks, and has scarce
w slept within that time"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

We feel much indebted to the officers of the re.
markahy punctual steam packet, WAR EAGLE, fol
the latest news.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

signor Blitz, the fun loving ventrilo-
quist, nearly spoilt horse trade at Phil
adelphia the other day. The jocky as
surea the bystanders that the animal was
sound, Except the heaves," said the
horse.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

tits expected that the Rev. Mr. Whittesey will
preach in the Congregational church next Sab
bath.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

The Gazette editor is altogether at fault in his
guess-work as to the authorship Of the article in
our last signed "Wacosta.,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

"THE REPusLIc.''-We would call the attention
Of our readers to the Prospectus Of the Republic.
Those wanting aJdrst rate Wing paper from the city
ofWashington, would do well to subscribe.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
INDEPENDENCE, Nav sth, ls4S.

To the Editor cfthe Hauk-Eye.-I have the pain
ful intelligence to announce TO you that friend
Mr. J. B. NEwHALL, Of Burlington, is dead. He died
yesterday about ~ O'Clock, at the aIndependence
House" in Independence, with the Cholera. met
him some two or three weeks since, at st Joseph.
He told me that the Cholera and the Small Pox were
in the camp and in the city, and manifested some
alarm with regard to himself It seemed to me that
he had foreboding of the fate which met him.
He spoke of his chances Of meeting the and
said il it should be his lot, he wished would be
with him. stopped but short time, while he re-
manned q number Of days inst Joseph, and return
ed to Independence, and stopped at the same house
with me. The Cholera was charging all around US
two lay dead in the house at the time he was ia.
ken, and some three or four others were down.
The evening before he taken, went to church
with him, and he congratulated himself that he felt
so well, though he had felt slightly and singulary
unwell in his bowels for a number of days. About
IL O'Clock he came to my room and said he had got
the Cholera. and was considerably excited. got up
and went with him to his room. found he had not
been to bed but was writing to his wife, and had al,
the symptoms OF plain case. Igot the doctor i'm
mediately, CDR Bet.) He soon began to cramp and
BY and by to sink until he seemed to sink away and
die with utter weakness. He was sick about y
hours.
write this communication in accordance with
his own request while sick. You will dispose oft
as you think proper. Respectfully yours,
/. c. FISKE.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

CURIOUS THErT.-In st Louis foreigner was re-
Gently detected in stealing lime from the CUTTERS He
was seen picking it up and putting it into bag
The way they lime our streets and cutters would
defy any one from picking up bag full in week.
The way our streets have been lined would hardly
take the extra carbon from sick cat. Our streets
need much more lime.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
Feretxs news.


The Canada steamer arrived last Saturday. She
brings dates up to the 5th inst. Father Matthew
positively to SAIL on the 22d day before yester-
day.
Napoleon Bonaparte has been dismissed from
Madrid, for having protested against the suicidal
course of France in the aff,irs Of Rome.
France has taken sides with Sardinia against Aus
tria.
Rome has protested against the Intervention Of
France in behalf of the Pope. The only answer was
that France did not negotiate with what did not
list. That Rome, so far France was concerned,
was the Pope. Louis Napelcon's course is consid-
cred very inexplicahle and anti-republican. Great
characterization exists in the French army.
The price Of breadstuffs had declined. Best flour
% q 24s per Dbl. Wheat declined I'd Sd. Flour
Sd a Cd. Indian Corn is to q cd.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

An applicant from Vermont recently visited
Washington with the hope ofobtaining erkship.
He received note bearing the Of the appoint
ing officer, informing him Of his selection to the
pected place, and designating the day on which he
should enter upon his duties. At some considera-
bic pecuniary sacrifice he made arrangements to
take up his abodein Washington and repaired to the
place designated, when 10! he found the old incum-
bent still holding on-his supposed commiss sion
forgefy-and the date Of it the LIST Of April.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
The Plank Read.

We are glad that the sum required to effect an or
ganization has been subscribed. This has been
done without the City Loan. We presume the subj
scribers at Mount Pleasant, New London, &C. will
be represented on Tuesday next participate in the
organization and choice Of Directors. See the no.
tice in another column. Five per cent. of the If
teen thousand dollars already subscribed will then
have to be paid in.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

KENTUCKY EMANciPATloN.-The following are
the principles adopted at the recent Emancipation
Convention in Kentucky
1. Believing that hereditary slavery as it exists
by the laws of Kentucky, is injurious to the COM
monwealth, inconsistent with the fundamental prn-
ciples Of free government, and opposed to the
rights Of mankind it therefore, ought not to be per-
petuated.
.. Any scheme Of emancipation ought to be pros.
pective, or operate upon such negroes are born
after the adoption of said scheme and for this pur-
pose the annexed points are recommended to be in
serted in the rev constitution:
list. An absolute prohibition of the importation
of slaves into the state Of Kentucky.
I'd. That complete power shall be conferred upon
the people Of Kentucky to perfect, under the new
constitution, system for the gradual prospective
emancipation of their slaves.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24


A boy by the name Of Houghtailing recently chop
ped on his fathers head with axe, while the man
lay drunk in furrow Of the field he was plough
ing. This took place in Broome county, New York,
April ~. The boy was discharged from custody,
on the ground of extreme youth and supposed NOR
al incompetency to commit the crime of murder
The child was eight years old.
RNiAEMIaRAxrs.-Thc st Joseph Adven-
ture Of May II, says :-sFrom the hest information
that con be obtained the number that have passed
through st Joseph exceeds five thousand, and still
they come The number crossing the plains This
spring from Independence. st Joseph, Council Bluffs
and intermediate points may be safely estimated at
fifteen thousand, mostly men, with now aud then
family Of women and chi)dren.',
During the aevsn days up to last Thursday there
were 27s deaths in st Louie One hundred and eist.
y lone OF them were from Cholera. SINCE the great
fre the air has been purified and the disea Sc has
greatly diminished in that CITY.
The oquawka Spectator Of yesterday record, The
dsh Of persons BY Cholera at that place. since Il.
COMMIT acement. The editor believes esthe town to
be now cle.r Of the epidemic"
The fact that Ely Moore, loco foco U. s. Marshal
of New York sold his Office for ,ooo has not vet
been contradicted. recent attachment against
him exposed the bargain.
New YoRx RIoT.-We hare seen the detailed &C.
coun, Of the great theatrical riot in New York. the
substance Of which we published last week. It was
most disgracefnl. Up to last dates twenty had died
Of THAR wounds.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

1t is said that the tradesmen, grocers,
&C., of Burlington, N. j.. will lose 500
600 by the late failure Of Bishop Doape.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
SECOND DISPATCH.

Further Particulars Of The 81 Lean
The point at which the fire first s'a'''.
on shore was at the corner Of Locust sun
and Levee. -,
The corner house and three buliaft
above it, fronting Lcvce, were ds'1oy =,
The flames :hen crossed Lccust '"..'
and swept every house, with one eAs. n
ton, on the blocks fronting the Lesee. -,
Main street, and extending from L0 ..s
street southwark TO Chesnut, dis'a" Il
Of three squares. At Chesnht u cruz.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

The claim set up by Texas to the whole Of New
Mexico, and its object, have been detected and rus
trated by the new ministration. How profess
edly afree solers' can unite with the loco focos,
who had it in contemplation to extend the area of
slsvedom, we cannot conceive. This shows the
plan and its frustration:-
~To support Texas in her intended usurpation, a
new military department was created, covering the
valley OF the Rio Grande, with Santa Fee for head
quarters. Gen. Worth was placed in command OF
the Department, with orders directions, express
ed or understood, it is said, to render such asss
lance to the authorities of Texas, should be ne
cessary to her undertaking asserting her juris-
dictiou over the whole country. The necessity for
some efficient aid was imminent, Texas had pre-
tended to erect judicial district, including Santa
Fe, and appointed Judge, who on his way to
enter upon his duties, and aid was to be expect
ed from Col. Washington, the military governor Of
New Mexico. Worth would Of course rank him,
and the cause Of Texas had quite prosperous as
pect, when Gen. Taylor came into the Presidential
chair. In order to defeat the scheme of Polk Co.,
the new military department has been sub-divided,
as we understand, and Gen. Worth has been order
ed to the command Of the Southern division. This
leaves Col. Washington in command Of Santa Fe, and
the Texans, with their abetors who are striving to
nullify the popular will, and spread slavery over
free territory, will be entirely bafied and thwarted
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

The article which we copy from the Springfield
Republican, in reference to the action of Beach in
the Warren case, was written by the Hon. Geo.
Ashmun. The course Of Beach was prompted by
pure loco fOcO vindictiveness.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
SCHOOLS,

We learn from the Gazette that the School D;ree.
aess Of this District, have levied tax of one-thir
psf esns on an the taxable property in the city to
~ eese ofschool rooms, purchase lots for school
Aossss, &c. They have divided the District into
eaaf divisions. Division No. l. includes all lying
eeulA Of Market street. Division Ne. = includes Ill
lytag bstwssn Market and Court streets and bound
- ~ Fossth street on the west. Division No. 3,
tao1adss IN lying west Of Fourth, between Market
~ Court. Division No. I, includes all lying nor.
- Cssrt street.
- Directors have found II ~next to impossible,
% procure suitable rooms. Division No. q, has
school - operation aadcf the superintendent OF
z y. CaaAenin, Esq. One win be opened in piyi
s3oa No. = on Monday next, in the Basement Of the
Isesbytefian Church. We have not heard who II,
- the tsachsf. An opportunity is now offered in
Divisions Nos. and I, for parents to send their
cAildren TO The Public school, without charge.
The Supreme Court, with full Rench, is now in
session IN this city, JosErH WILLIAM C. J., KIM
ssv and caEExE. Associates, presiding. The law
ysfs II attendance from all parts OF the state are
quite numerous.
VIII - rseoiiected what hue and cry was rails
q ~ sAs loco focos about some articles which ap-
psared IN the Connecticut Charter Oak, against the
Msaicaa War. Well, this same slanderer, the edi-
Tor Of the Chartar Oak, has been appointed public
printer b. the loco focos and abolitonists in the
legislature OF Connecticut.
We LEFT out the word ssMistress'' in a paragraph
last week, which made Mrs Howard, who was late
u t3sd and acquitted in Cincinnati, kin her hus-
So Instead II killing his paramoas,
: : -.
N lsetss Of Mrs FRANKLIN to the President Of
ne Veited States, has induced our government TO
49, twp nationsl ships to unite in the searchfor
cir yohnf'rankiin and his missing squadron.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

At the time Mr. Johnson left the Post Office De-
rartment, there were employed in his Office forty
four democratic and too wing clerks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
Beard u Pebble Works.

While the loco focos and free soilers have both
called Conventions for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the Board OF Public Works, some
suggestions have been made that the Wings should
do likewise. This might be advisable, If the people
throughout the state were interested in this move
ment. But we dc not think they are. Instead of
holding Convention, we have thought it might be
better to let the locos and the abolitionists make
their several nominations, and have it pretty much
their own way. In the meantime, as the citizens Of
the Des Moines Valley are more deeply interested
athe improvement than those OF any other por-
ton Of the Sate as we think they ought to have
tAe principal say in the matter, let them bring out
three competent independent candidates, irresPec-
tive ofparty, and let the wings throughout the State
give such candidates their support. In this way a
Wing Convention would be unnecessary, and good,
competent and meritorious men might be elected.
These our own individual opinions of the mat
ter, and we glad to know that they are approved
by q large number of wings with whom have
cOnyersed on the subject.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

Should the result be the same next Au-
gust that it was two years ago, the tables
would foot up as follows:
Whins Iocos Y Ruren
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

N ls1tss Of Mrs FRANxLIN to the President Of
ne uetted States, has induced our government TO
49, twp national ships to unite in the searchfor
cir Iohn,Ffankin ana,his missing squadron.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24
Correspondence Of the Burlington Hawk-Eye.
MAJOR J. II. NEWHALL.

The following contains the most authentic news
of the death of the late lamented Maj. NEwHALL.
which we have seen. The letter which he was writ
ing to his wife at the time Of his attack, passed
through this office on Monday last, and was for
warded by Mr. FIsxE, who seems to have been a
friend indeed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

We LEFT out the word ssMistress'' in a paragraph
last week, which made Mss Howard, who was late
u t1sd ard acquitted in CINCINNATI kill her hus-
So Instead ef killing his parsnoss,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

Cholera Us Fire.-It is a fact somewhat
remarkable, that, since the fire, there has
not occurred a single case Of cholera, with
in our personal knowledge. In other parts
of til. city, cases may have occurred but
it would appear that around the burnt dis
trict, the fire has acted as disinfecting
agent; or it may be the people have so
much else to think about, and attend 10,
near the district where The fire occurred,
that they have not time TO either talk about
or catch the cholera. 1t is said that the
great plague in London, was stayed in its
ravages, and totally disappeared, by re-
markably destructive fire that occurred at
the time. This, we believe, is an accred-
tied historical fact; and il therefore is not
without probability that our fire may, TO a
great extent, expel the dreaded cholera
81 Louis Union.
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The Wig Governor of Tennessee on The
Value Of the Union.-On the occasion of
accepting nomination for reelection,
Neil S. BRowN, the Wing Governor of
Tennessee, made speech in which he
referred the Slavery question, and said !:
He was in favor Of the institution Of
the South, but he valued the Union above
everything else. He deprecated the ia
naticism that seeks to array one portion of
this glorious Union against another; was
opposed to the proposition made in some
quarters of nom intercourse with the North
in case Of the passage Of the Wilmot Pro-
viso; said he would not give one foot of
ground on Bunker Hill, or Saratoga, or
Yorktown, for all the land west of the Rio
Grande, though all its hills were studded
with gold, and its valleys filled with slaves.
He was opposed to those who would deny
the Southern people their rights in the
newly acquired territories, and though,
that, in the present threatening aspect Of
things, compromise should be made but
he twas for the Union at all hazards"
for the South SO long as he could be con-
sistently with the preservation OF the I'm
ion, but for the Union at all events"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-24

I'VE are authorized to say that this is uttcrl,
and basely false in every particular.