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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The Treaty with the Menominees, by
which the Indians cede all their lands in
Wisconsin to the United States, reserving
the right TO remain in their present local
ity until the 18th Of October, 1850, was
ratified by the Senate on the 18th of Jan
uary, lS49. 1t is the most important pur-
chase made by the present Administra-
ton, not excepting even California.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

Rev. J. N. Mafit, at last accounts, was
in Camden, Arkansas, delivering lectures
on "Woman as she is, was, and should be:''
and charges rs cents for admittance. II
some competent man would undertake to
describe Mafit as he is, was and should
be, his audience would fill five acre lot,
and he might charge his own price for adj
mission.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

FLooD.-The river, which is now high
er than at any previous period within the
last 3 years, continues to swell at rapid
rate. We have serious fears to apprehend,
that this may be the beginning of another
general flood. The Illinois river, now,
with late additional rise Of seven feet;
reported by boats from above, was still
rising rapidly, and at several towns, there
wanted but slight swell to make II as
high as during the inundatioh Of forty -four.
A considerable damage has been done to
the produce stored in warehouses along
the river. A rise Of eight feet in the Mis-
souri, river, is also reported, and the Miss.
issippi, We understand, has begun TO rise.
In anticipation Of coming freshet, we see
that several Of our levee merchants have
commenced to remove their goods from
their cellars. This is certainty a judicions
precaution. and would, in the event Of
food, prove the saving Of an immense deal
Of property. A flood seldom gives much
warning, and should be prepared for, at
its very first Indications. A remarkable
feature in the present rise is, that it is not
confined TO the upper part Of the river,
but is manifested simultaneously at differ
ent points along the whole length. The
officers Of the steamer alton, report fhc
lower Mississippi still very high, and at
Memphis, where it had commenced to sub
side, again rising, while al New Orleans
it had attained its highest stage. AT Cairo,
the Ohio and Mississippi are both swell
ing rapidly, so much so, as 10 make it a
matter of difficulty for the .alton to stem
the current successfully. Our prospects
here are cherries enough, no doubt, when
we watch the many indications Of ali ap-
preaching flood, and yet they are not quite
50 dismal as those which threaten New
Orleans. When the effects of the swell in
the Mississippi and its various tributaries
are felt at that place, an overflow, and an
immense destruction Of property we fear,
will be the inevitable result. The New
Orleans Picayune. Of the 25th says list
Louis Reiveille ofthe 9th.
sit will be seen that the river was ris-
ing at Baton Rouge on Friday, and fears
are again aroused Of general overflow.
A stroll along the levee in front Of the city,
will convince any one how imminent must
be the danger above, with their narrow
embankments. Even here false levee,
as il is called, extends along the crown of
the levee proper, and for many blocks this
alone prevents the streets from being flood
ed
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15
The use Of Lime.


We call the attention (says the N. Or
leans Commercial Times, Of our public
authorities, and Of our citizens generally,
to. the following communication, from a
most respectable and enlightened source,
and at the same time, we would remind
our readers, that in many Of The cities in
this country, during the last visit Of the
Cholera to our shores, the use of lime in
the cutters, yards, and wherever there "a.
stagnant water, was generally recommen-
tled and adopted:
In the summer Of 1888, when the chol-
era spread all over Middle Tennessee, its
course from Nashville, (where il first
made its appearance, was south-thc au-
thorities Of Columbia, town forty-two
miles south Of Nashville, and containing
abont two thousand inhabitants caused
fresh lime to be placed at the door of every
house, and the citizens were requested to
spread it freely on their premises, in the
gutter, and in all open lots where there
was any stagnant water. 1t soon reached
Franklin, nineteen miles south of Nash
vile, then Pulaski, thirty miles south of
Columbia, where it was terrific /; thence to
Shelbyville, ea't Of Columbia forty-five
miles, where it was worse than at any 9th
er place in Tennessee two miles north Of
Columbia, in the country, it was very bad
nearly half Of the negroes and whites
died on some plantations. In fact, it was
all over the surrounding country. Not
case originated in town. The system of
lining continued throughout the summer
and fall, and It was found that the usual
iall levers were very light, so much so,
that the custom Of lining has been strictly
adhered to annually, ever since, and, from
. sieEly town, il 10. now one 81 the. hsal.
thiest in, Tennesaee.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The Son Of Louis XVI in Wisconsin.
Rev. Mr. Porter, Of Green Bay, in writing
to Rev. Mr. Peet, makes the following re-
mark: 1--WE have all been surprised at
developments which go TO prove that Rev.
Mt Williams, Of this vicinity, is the son
Of Louis. XVI Of France:n. -. -.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

Henry Clay, in his letter advocating grad
ual emancipation in Kentucky, has adopt
ed fully the plan Of Mr. Boyle, recently
published in Louisville. Mr. c., howev-
er, says nothing Of Mr. Boyle, as the orr
ginator Of the scheme. Thus II Is that j.
piier makes free with the thunder Of The
smaller gods! ss
Here is notice Of some interest, as con-
nected with the Kentucky movement: i
~ An immediate and extra sessionof
the Legislature of Mississippi is demand
ed by the citizens Of Hancock county, IN
that State, for the purpose Of enacting laws
prohibiting the further ingress Of slaves
from the border States Of the south. In
their petition to the Governor, they repre-
sent that the States Of Maryland, Virgins,
Kentucky and Missouri.where slavery has
ceased to be profitable, from the uncertsiI
tenure by which slaves are held, are nov
throwing an immense black population u
the extreme Southern States, which is de-.
tined TO increase with immense rapidly.
To avoid This result, they propose to con.
pei the more Northern Of the slave-holdS
ing States, 10 retain their slaves within their
own borders. ID st
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The AMERICAN EAoLE.-This beautiful Steamer
visited our wharf for the frstt yesterday even
ine. She Is commanded by Capt. L. CossoN, and is
intended, as may be seen by the advertisement, as
regular packet between st Louis and the foot Of the
Upper Rapids. We are indebted to our old friend,
John M. Holmes, the clerk, for package Of last
Mondays St Louis papers, for which he has onr
thanks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

Death Of Judge Farrar.-The venera-
BILE Timothy Fsrrar died at his residence
in Hollis, N. H. on Tuesday week, the
2lst ult., at the age Of one hundred an one
years, seven months and ten duys--havine
been born on the llth of July, l747.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

WEIGHT OF GoLD.-A "Carat:' is a
weight used in weighing diamonds, but in
relation to gold the mass is supposed to
weigh "a carats, IL grains ; and '22 car
ats fine" means there are % carats ofpure
gold and carats Of alloy, and this % car
ats is about the fneness of our gold coin.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

MoDEL ARrIsr.-Speaking Of the red
vest worn by Col. Johnson, the Cincinnati
Dispatch says--.''he didn't wear ANYTHING
el.e, ,, +;.. :: =. -:
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15
The Murder In New York.

great excitement preva lied in New York at last dates
in consequence ofthe murder of Mrs Eliza Walker by her
reputed husband Thos A. Walker They formerly lived in
St Louis and she afterwards followed him to New York
She was the Mrs Miller whose abduction from Stamford
Conn., by her husband since, created great
sation. Her maiden Blackwell. Walker says
they were married. She living in high style At
the corner Of Lexington Avenue and good reason is
given for his shooting her.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15
The Plank Road.

II any thing would incte the people to construct the
Plank Road from this place Mount Pleasant, should
think such going have would do it, 1.-THE
templaed Plank Road in operation, the passage,
now, could be made between the two places with
loaded wagon in fonr hours easily At such time this
when the roads so bad, every must the utility
ofsuch work. 1t should not be permitted to lansuish for
the want Of sgners its stock. Where property
holders who be benefited by such undertaking!
viii they permit the project fail for the want Of little
aid from them, II they would not let them 60 immedi-
atey to FoorE's CARrsxrER's in this city, to the
points designated in the country and Mount Pleasant
where the books have been opened As the shares have
been reduced to fifty dollars almost every one within
year could pay for share Besides ALL il they do not
find money laid better than any outfit
made to the Gold Mines, then they may down as
false prophet that's all
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

Cor. FiTz HENRY WARREN.-N will be seen un-
der latest news, that this gentleman has obtain-
ed the Office of Assistant Post Master General. He
is in every respect qualified for the ONCE.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15
THE CABINET.

The Cabinet on our outside Is published ~ It was
received on Thursday last. BY the Congressional
news which we copy from the 81 Louis papers OF
last Thursday, it win be seen that the announce
nent on our first page was premature or that one
or two who had been offered places in the Cabinet
had declined. The article which we re-publish
from the Missouri Republican will inform the read
er Of what elements President TArLoR's cabinetis
composed. For our part, from the reputation ofits
members for honesty, capacity and adherence to
Wing principles, we cannot sec how better selec-
ton could be made.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The Keokuk Register Of last Thursday, after peaking
ing, which hope anticipation than in reality,
IS Tar as the damage spoken offs coneerned:-
'The food in the Des Moines has probably contributed
to back the water at this point has ached the
oflsA3 by several feet, but the is still rising and
fears are entertained Of immense loss property should
the river break The houses the foot of the bluff
At the OF have been vacated in antcpa
ton Of being swept away 'Alexandefs ware. house on
the bauk ofthe river by water and contains
in imminent danger The Of pork in the bui,Snr
We were unable to ascertain Some thousand cords
wood on the river bank below Deahs ste am MILL will
also be swept away We have every to
an immense desruction the rver breakx
J.1s> MAses hus obtained the assistance Of the Hon.
THOMAS EwINGthe present Secretary Of the Home De.
parsmen.-in arguing the claim Of Iowa vs. Missouri in
relation to Southern Boundary before the Supreme
Court in Washington City. The agreed case was under
argument the 18th. t.vt"H
FREIGHT.-Every house in this city is gro aning
under immense weight of Produce Of every kind tina,
has been visiting for shipment. Now that navigation has
been resumed and while the high look
for large class boats wharves Il will take such
empty the thous ands Of tons in houses.
The Telegraph wires down Al Skunk river. II the
battery in working order Keokuk this break should be
menaed as speedily possble shall then have an
opportunity Of knowing what boats their way over
the Rapids.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The New Albany Democrat is abusing
General Shields, because that gallant sol.
der and gentleman has the independence
to speak out the high opinion he enter
tains of Gen. Taylor: >. - -.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

Irs no usE.-We have ransacked every crook
and cranny-we have examined and re-examined
cast Oft exchanges that had been looked over seve-
raj times bcfore-to find stray scrap ofnews, but
it was all to no purpose. Were not this the gene
raj complaint Of editors, we should feel more un-
easy about it. But from all quarters we hear the
same story. Editors and readers have been spoiled.
As epicures, who having been lnxuriating on the
costl,est viands, reject common food, these, who
have been accustomed to the startling events Of
the last twelve months, communicated to them too
by lightning; chafs under the present order Of things
which brings them nothing but stale news, and
grumble at the uncertainty of the mails and the still
greater uncertainty of the Telegraph. The arrival
Of the Cora and Clermont which brought us each
st Louis paper, although Of last Thursdays date,
was the most gratifying event we could have antc-
ipated under the circumstances. Every thing Of
any interest that could be cleaned from these papers
win be found in our columns to-day.
We are also indebted to Mr. J. r. Sunderland Of
the upper MILL for late St Louis Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The Locofocos seem to have been in a
very unamiable and destructive temper
shout the time ofthe adjournment Of Con-
gress on Sunday morning last. They had
It all to themselves, however, a single Alb
oli'ionist being thrown in, to give variety
TO the melee. Cameron foored Foote, of
Miss, and no doubt served him right ;
Jacob Thompson, Of Miss. (and not Of
Massachusetts, as stated by telegraph yes
terday, and Ficklin, Illinois, had a regu-
lar bout; and Meade, of Va, and Gid
dings, of Ohio, also afforded entertainment
for the spectators, in the same way. Cam
eron wrote letter in favor of and then re-
nounced Gen. Taylor; Foote footed where
ever ne could to beat him; Thompson orig
mated, and Ficklin supported, the propo-
sltion to censure General Taylor, because
OF his conduct at Monterey; Giddings was
slandering Gen. Taylor whenever he could
get an opportunity. However much they
may have pummelled each other, the peo-
pie will be very apt 10 conclude that they
deserved it all.--.Mo Rep.
Calamity By Fire.-The house of Mr.
Miller, at Hampstead, Long Island, was
burned on the 18th, during his absence
in Brooklyn, and his wife and three chill
dren were consumed in the flames. On
reaching home nothing but the burning en-
bers OF his dwelling and the charred re-
mains of its loved occupants remained.
The New Albany Democrat is abusing
General Shields, because that gallant SOL
der and gentleman has the indie endence
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

HiOH WATEn.-All the western streams are fun.
The Mississippi Is already out Of its banks on the
opposite side, and il still rising. There is eyerv
indication, from what we lesrn Of the Upper Miss
issippi, Illinois and Missouri, besides smaller
streams, that st Louis will Be submerged a. decD !,
Il was In "a. ss
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The ice began 70 break away opposite this place
enlast saturday. Unlocked mp again ninth sunday
eyse1pe, vnsn II swurE sisss ana thes;vefis nov
-s.noss hSs.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

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You've LADIES EsrERTAlsMEsT.--Thc Young
Ladies met their friends in the Vestry of the Con-
gregational Church on Thursday evening last. The
going was absolutely horrid, and the rain during the
whole evening came down in pattcring profusion.
Notwithstanding all these drawbacks, there was
galiantry enough to full house and liberal
sales The tables were set out with great taste and
the specimens OF handiwork exhibited by the girls
Of Burlington the occasion, were highly credia-
BILE. The Temperance Brass Band discoursed most
excellent music during the evening, and the enter
tainnet passed; of satisfactorily to all Who were
present.
Yesterdays Gazette acknowledges that Mr. MER-
EDITH the new Secretary Of the Treasury, possess
es abilities OF the first order.
The editor Of the Gazette comes out openly IN an
prevail ofthe platform laid down in Cass's Nicholson
lettcr-a letter which its author had to repudiate
among his friends in the north, previous to the late
election. There are some folks who like compro-
mises-if they can be made without interfering with
any OF their preconceived opinions. No matter If
the accomplishment Of their desires do compromit
principle on the part Of their opponents. Right in
IN their estimation, only rests with them; and 50
long as
"Their withers are unwrung',
they care not what happens.
The article in favor Of spreading lime over our ci-
ty win he found in another column. The exper;ence
Of Columbia, Mr. Pok's residence, will be Ours.
il our City Fathers adopt the plan recommended
What is our City Council doing to cleanse the CITY
and ward off the effects Of the pestlenceq
It is quite amusing to hear the remarks Of some
Of the would-be leading locofocos, about the new
Cabinet. They would amuch have preferred, such
and such man to such and such man. We suppose
SO. What pity it is that sOld Zach, had not con-
suited them, previous to making his appointments.
The otter, which has been lying At our wharf al,
winter, has undergone some necessary repair. and
was ready for ssea'' yesterday with her steam up.
Tue Locos In Congress succeeded in staying of
the organization Of California Territory, !. il had
been their intentteA ~ along, 90 q leave the
pensiaihg sf ito osTaniaatioa Win On. 7ay,o,s.
AininsHssien. -.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

FIRST BoAT.-The beautiful steamer Coma Or.
rived here on Monday evening last. Being the FIRST
arrival, she attracted large crowd OF citizens to
the landing. The Cora was soon followed by the
well known steamer CLrRMoSr, No. ?. The Cler-
mont passed up, and after obtaining load here the
Cora left for St Louis on Tuesday evening. We
thank the officers of both these boats for late papers
much in advance OF the mail.
bad RoADs.-We learn by our exchanges that in
every part ofthe west the roads have been awful.
Within one hundred miles Of us they are so bad as
to almostput stop to travelling. As for the mails,
we have ceased placing dependence ON them for
the present. m
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15

The TELEcaArH.-The Telegraph is again out OF
order. We understand that the wires across the
Mississippi at Warsaw were carelessly broken BY
the steamer st croix, without any attempt to avoid
the catastrophe. This may destroy our connection
with st Louis for some time. s
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-19

alny IN their operations, by any other preparation com.
pounded Tor similar purposes, now before the public.
hese speeches are combinations of approved medicines
mhgnng the excellent qualities of each medicine into
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cases OF GoaorrhGa eet Structures Pains the I0
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nvncbe antdotes and instances of SYPHILIS of the
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sanative influence.
The preparation without doubt the most eectual rem
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space OF tpe days without restriction diet
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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-19
McVOY'S ELIXIR.

The Best Medicine of the Nineteenth Century made from
Roots at Plants gr0oing near The Cult OF .NeLicO.
This is truly valuable remedy, and everybody should
have it, In Diseases of Children and preventive of dis
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used with prominent Diseases of the Chest such
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Blood Night SUeGtS, often attended with Chs and Heat
Pain in the Breast and Side Cons sumption in its forming
stage, ASTHMA. Group, infueaza. Also, Liner Com:
fections of the Spleen, Stomach and B0acels We have
heard of of Cholera occurring where this
dy has been used Where has been used for inspos
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enjoyed the perfect health For females will be found
TO other medicine and be used under all
circumstances Its depurave qualities places it far above
all the Saapalas In Scarlet FeUer it is unQuestonably
great remedy.
tV For further information Pamphlets and Bills
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For the of FluOr 4i6us, Ercessiye Uterine Dis
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THE RHEUMATIC ANTIDOTE.
A Great and HonderfL Agent of truly astonishing
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LOckjdD, SDasmS Stiffness Of the limits, Pain eeeru
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style OF panegyrc In commenting this article to public
ce yet we feel that we cannot use terms too strong illus
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