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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

CHRISTIANS WEARING up.-Religious meetings
tional Churches in This city. It is truly pleasant
and refreshing to witness the harmony that exists
among the various societies. The meetings thus
far have been well attended, and several conversions
have taken place in the Methodist Church. The
Rev. Mr. Smith has been assisted by the Rev. Messrs
Corkhii and Gray of this city and others. Meetings
in the Congregational Church are conducted ly the
Rev. Messrs Sater, Pastor; Johnson, the eloquent
Baptist clergyman OF this city; and Baird, of the
Cumberland Presbyterians. The meetings il, the
Methodist Church are held every day al O'Clock,
?. M. and at candlelghting. At the Congregational
Church Prayer and conference meeting is held at
2past and preaching every evening at u O'Clock.
We hope our whole community will avail them
selves of the privilege offered to attend these meet
ings. The seats in the Congregational Church are
now free, and all are aectonately invited to attend
the services in either Of the Churches as their
ferences may dictate. II should be the PRAYER of
every pious heart, irrespective Of sect, that men
might every where cease striving with their Maker
and be led to honor him and realize the importance
of making rational use Of their faculties hy secur
ing in the only way God has pointed out the safety
OF their souls. whose value cannot be comnuted,-
While these special efforts are being made for the
Spiritual good of the people, christians should be
Careful low they give utterance to anohought that
may check the gracious influences at work among
us.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

TEE FOREIGN NEws.-The Foreign news com
menced coming BY Telegraph on Monday, but ow.
ing to some stoppage at the Pittsburgh office il did
NOT all come through that day. The principal and
most importantitems were however received. All
the news is very interesting. To us it looks little
ioreooding in France, and as to the Pope we fear
there Will be bloodshed ere he regans his power in
Rome. It viii be seen that the Niagara arrived at
Boston on Sunday and we received her news on
Monday.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

Cholera at Housion.-The steamboat
Blllow arrived from Houston this morning,
and we regret to say, that the accounts
represent the Cholera there to be worse
than ever. The following is an extract OF
letter, dated Houston, Jan. 23d:
"The cholera has broke out again, and |
am afraid ii will be very bad, owing 10 the
horribly filthy condition of the city. Col.
Walton and his daughter died last night +;
Gen. Bakers daughter is not expected TO
live. There are good many other cases"
A private funeral notice, dated yester-
day, has been handed us by passenger,
announcing the burial of Col. John II.
Walton, Miss Frances Ann Brown, and
Rebecca infant daughter of Gen. Moseley
Baker, deceased.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

CAurIoN.-We hope all those who have any OF
thepremoaitory symptoms of the California epidem.
ic,will avoid reading the California letter which we
publish In another column. II is without place or
date, and although say in its Introduction that
may have come across the Isthmus. we know moth
ing about it. The Postmark on the outside was
New Orleans JAM II, and it may no, be quite so fresh
as we have Indicated. We pen this caution so that
none OF the thousands who reach California and are,
as they will be miserably may
their forlorn condition to our influence or instru
mentality.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

No grace on sight Drafs.-The Alba
ny Argus of the 23d ult. says:
An important bill went to third read
ding in the House on Saturday. We al
Jude to the bill making sight drafts paya-
bic on presentment, and without grace
or rather declaring that to be the law and
usage Of the mercantile world.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

II Nan Eaten by Rots.-A man having
been found in drunken state Oh Saturday
night, in the streets, was conveyed TO the
calaboose, in furniture car. On some
person visiting his cell on Sunday even
ing, he was discovered to be dead, thus
far we reported yesterday. On the Cor
oner prosHding 10 hold an inquest on the
yesterday morning, it was discovered to
have been frightfnlly mutilated and eaten
away by the rats, which Bound on the
premises.
From papers found on lis person, we
learn that the name of the deceased was
John Mawson, an Englishman, he had re-
ceip pts from the Custom House of New Or
leans, showing that tools of some descrip-
ton were there. Five sovereigns, two
five franc pieces and several other small
pieces Of silver money were also found in
his pockets, all of which are now in the
possession Of the Coro
Tie idea of man dying under such
circumstances is terrible enough in itself,
but the additional horrors of being eaten by
rats after death, is something SO frightful
to reflect on, that we fail in any commen-
taries. 81 Louis Organ.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

The bay of San Francisco, which is
nearly the size of Long Island Sound, was
discovered by Sir Francis Drake, in 1878.
1t is still called in English geography the
ebay Of Sir Francies." II is now recon-
mended to drop the prefix, San and call it
simply francisco Bay"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

TELE COMMUNICATIONS. F. J. c. PEAsLEY,
H. w. STARR and J. g. FooTE were appointed by the
meeting Of stockholders last Thursday evening, to
tend the Telesraphic Convention which is to be held
Peoria on the 2Sth inst.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

Punch calls the Bourbons the Wander
ing Jews of Royalty. He also thinks that
Barri-cade is only a brother, on the French
side, of Jack Cade.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

PASSENGERS FOR CALIFoRSIA.-Messrs TURNER and
ALLEN Oft Louis advertise tax. passengers in com
ioftabie elliptic spring wagons California via Soutt
Fass including raons, for $500 EACH Address them Al
a. Louis till Goth March, after that date address them Al
Independence. They muat be Yankees. They 70 b,
mule power.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15
Mr. Claws Return to the Senate.


II is now settled matter that Mr. Clay
will be elected to The Senate of the United
States by the unanimous vote Of the Wings
ofthe Kentucky Legislature. Indeed ,since
it came to be generally understood that Mr.
Clay, if elected TO the Senate, would not
feel himself at liberty 10 decline, there has
been no serious thought Of the election Of
any one else.
We are aware that some of the Locofo-
co leaders are cherishing the fond hope that
Mr. Clay's course of action in the Senate
will seriously disturb, if not destroy, the
harmony of the Wing party. They hope
that Mr. Clay will go for the adoption of
ultra measures, land that he will oppose the
administration unless it shall be disposed
to 60 with him. We are happy in being
able to make them miserable BY the assur-
ance that they have no grounds for the in
diligence ofsuch wild and visionary hopes.
We have recently had an opportunity of
learning something as to Mr. Clay's views
Of the proper policy TO be pursued by the
Wing party, and we know that he agrees
substantially with the rest Of the able and
enlightened Wing patriots throughout the
country. lie is, as he has ever been and
as he can never cease TO be, while he re-
tains his faculties, emphatioaIly man Of
the times wise, sagacious, and eminently
practical. Furthermore, we know that lie
will go into the Senate with the hest and
heartest feelings towards Gen. Taylor's
administration, earnestly desiring to sup
port and STRENGTHEN it.
Gen. Taylor and Mr. Clay, nevertheless
are both independent men, and both will
unquestionably preserve their independ-
ence, the one in the Presidency and the
other in the Senate. If they entertain diff
ferent views upon any question of public
policy, each will maintain his own views,
as he should do, in his own sphere of off,
cial action. During the coming four years
thetwo houses Of Congress will pass what
ever bills they please without any undue
interference from the Executive, and the
President will permit legislation to take
its course, never interposing the veto ex-
cept in case of the palpahle demonstrations
atty of a bill, or of manifest precipitation
in its passage. Ofcourse there can be no
occasion for any unpleasant collision be-
tween President Taylor and his leading
friends in Congress, even if there should
not be in all instances full and perfect CO.
incidence between his views and theirs.
We rejoice at Mr. Clay's return TO the
Senate, for we feel the strongest possible
assurance, that, unless the controversy be-
tween the North and the South in regard
to slavery in the new territories shall be
previously settled,his great and benefcen,
influence in Congress will certainly settle
it to the satisfaction of all sections of the
nation. We are well convinced that he has
saved the nation more than once, and we
cannot help feeling an abiding confidence
and trust, that ii can never be deserted
whilst he, the world-renowned lracificator,
shall be upon the public stage in the full
glow Of his patriotism and in the full pos
session Of his mighty powers and vast in
fucnce. Louisville Journal.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

The height of politeness, is passing a.
round upon the opposite side Of lady,
when walking with her, in order not 70
step upon her shadow.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

" onr old felow-citizea J. B. NEWHALy, fwell
known as CHE.Mo.xo.Mos,) Author Of "Sketches OF
Iowa., off for California in April We shall look for
some rich scenes Of life the Placers," from Chemo
ko-mon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

TELEcnArH ExTESsIox.-we are glad to learn
that there is to be station at Keokuk. It is impor-
tan for all above and below the Rapids know what
boats are coming and going over. As the battery
win be there BY the opening of navigation, this in
formation viii be given IS telegraph.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

most pabe, not TO say pitiul, story is going III.
ROUNDS ABOUT family with the cholera being landed at
1aeaa from ste amboat, during heavy storm
ey were denied shelter, and finally, father, mother and
eh'io' were found dead in miserable shed. School chill
dren who understand Geography, will discover the want
oftuthlolaess in such statement Galena has been fro
zen up for the las, three months and no steamboats,
been within four hundred miles off, durinr FIN, time
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

1t is estimated that the final cost of the
new water works in Boston, will be about
So, 100000.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

AN IMPORTANT REM1NIsCENcE.-T
correspondent of the N. Y. Express cop
les the following from the National Intel
ligeneer of March, 1916, and from the
Journal of the House:
"House of Representatives. Friday March
l, lSl6.-Mr Randolph of Viginia, mov-
ed the following resolution, the necessity
of which, and the providing remedy for
practice so heinous and abominable, Gin
making this Districta depot4or slave trade
Of the neighboring States and medium
for evading the laws in force by collusive
sales, he impressed by variety of re-
marks, and concluded by declaring that if
the business was declined by the House,
he would undertake ii himself, and ferret
,rho carried 1t on.
After some opposition by Mr. Wright
and supported by Mr. Goldsborough, it be
ing named at the suggestion Of Mr. Hop
kins so as TO refer the subject to select
committee instead of the committee on the
District, the resolution passed as follows
"Resoired, That Committee be appoint
ed to inquire into the existence of an in
human and illegal traffic in Slaves, carried
on in, and through the District of Column
bia, and report whether any, and what
measures are necessary for putting stop
to the same"
The subject was laid on the table with
testimony on the Goth of April, and there
slept for the balance Of the season.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

The Washington Union of the llth inst,
the official organ of the present Admins
tration and ofthe bogus democratic" par
iy, in the course of an article headed ''the
North and the South" talks in the follow
ing fashion:
The southern wings pursued an ex-
trao, binary course during the late cleo
ton; and they must attribute most Of these
last movements TO their own party spirit.
Had Gen. Cass been elected, he ,could be-
yond doubt hire ratocd The Witmot Proriso =;
but they voted for gentleman who was
held up by the wings of the North as de-
termined TO waive bis veto to this obnox-
ious measure. The democrats voted for a
Vice President rho uouid here gicen hi,
casting roie against The proriso and the
other congenial measures. But who can ex
pect any vote or any healing influence, in
opposition to such measures, from the
Wing Vice President?
The People of Wisconsin may see from
this extract what they have escaped by the
defeat of Cass and Butler and what they
may hope to secure by the election of Tay-
Tor and Fillmore. The Union asserts au-
thoritatively and no doubt advisedly that
Gen. Butler would have given his casting
vote and Gen. Cass would exercised the
Veto power, against the Wilmot Proviso.
The same paper intimates and no doubt,
truly, that Mr. Fillmore will not oppose,
nor Gen. Taylor veto this measure. Such,
too, we need not say, is our confident be-
lief, and if time justifes the Unions fear
and our hope, what freeman in Wisconsin
will regret the result of last November's
election p Milwaukee Sentinel.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

st Louis Adreftscments-We call attention ofthe
trade TO our st Louis advertisements.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

GEN. TAYLOR, in his letter to the Pres.
ident, resigning the Office of Major Gene
raj of the army, uses the following cha
racteristic language: II have been called
by the people to serve in another capacity
and therefore res ign my present commits.
sioE.' ~-
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

fUeAraS.-The successful aid rendered by our Ameri.
can soldiers to the poor Yucatanese may be seen in
ef comma series Of skirmshes taken place and
.ne indians have been driven to their Businesses All will
DC 70 near the next with the hope that it
VIII contain the account of the defeat and capture Of the
famous PAT, who has been the scou,ys of,h. y,.,,,
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SATURDAYS DESPATCH.
WASHINGTON. Feb. q.

SATURDAYS DESPATCH.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 9.
SENATE.-Sundry petitions and me
MORALS were presented by Messrs Dodge
and Jones of Iowa, which were read and
referred.
Mr. Benton presented the credentials
of the Hon Mr. Atchison, elected >ena.
tor of the Z. s. from the State Of Mis-
souri,, which were read. Mr. Atcbison
having taken the oath prescribed by law,
took his seat in the Senate. II was then
moved that the Senate go into Executive
Session, which was agreed TO, and Sem
ate adjourned until Monday.
HoUsE.-The House resolved itself in
to Committee Of the whole on tile State
Of the Union in relation TO Board OF Com
missioners appointed 10 examine Claims
against the United States. After some
time spent in private Bills the committee
rose and reported. Nothing farther Of im-
portance was transacted and the House
adjourned.
New ORLEANS Feb. 2.
Flour market. No change in prices.
There is good demand for Lard--at 81
to 7c.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
The demand for Wheat is good, but The
transactions are not large. Sales comprise
1900 bushels red al lO8. Sales OF Corn
at soc. In other grains, we notice sales
of Rye at &c. Barley 32c. Provisions
quiet. Groceries unchanged.
Siderable Hyer was committed 10
await the requisilion Of the Governor Of
Maryland.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10.
Markets quiet. Major Bliss and Lady
and Mrs Taylor arrived safe last night.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 9.
Mathew Wood was committed for Kill,
ling his wife by poison.
MONDAYS DESPATCH.
New YoRK, Feb. 10.
Flour market.-The demand is much
less than it was, but there is no change
in prices. There is some enquiry for
Pork. Buyers ask larger concessions
than holders are willing TO yield. No
change in prices. Lard--Sales in barrels
at 81 to 7; in kegs II 10 "a. There isa
fair demand in Coffee and prices have sd-
vanced.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.
Flour market, steady but not active
In prices there is no quotable change from
previous quotations. Wheat is dull, red,
lOS. Sales Of Corn to-day are for prime
yellow at SIC, prime white 81. In 9th
er grain notice sales of Rye at 6S, sales
of Oats at 27c. There is "a good demand
for Molasses at 29c. Sales of Pork are
TO a moderate extent for Mess ID 90
Bacon sides at 5ac., shoulders 5lc., con.
mon bacon hams at 7c. Sales of Lard 70
moderate extent at u TO Sc. Sales Of
Glover seed at 8 ST.. Money market
stringent. Banks discount very sparingly.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10.
Flour.-Sales to-day have been very
moderate. Howard Street at % to-
ST.. City Mills at 81 l-2 to 8 90. The
Grain, Provision and Grocery marketsare
unchanged. Business dull.
Smith and Curlett's extensive Soap
Works were entirely destroyed by hre.
Loss $4,000.
ST LOUIS, Feb. IL.
Nothing of Importance in the Produce
Market. Receipts continue light. STOCK
on sale limited. Pork, prime, offered i0r
81 so. Mess 10, without buyers. Sales
of Pork in bulk OF shoulders at DUO
2 70. Sides l-2 TO 3 ga. Hams
4c. Whiskey II l-2. Hogs very Jew
offered, at 50 70 to $3 90.
MONDAYS DESPATCH, NO. 2
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70 Our readers, particularly California Emsrants are
referred to the card Of Mr. NEwaL Ii in thi. days paper
We are apprzed tina, Mr. N in possession Of the
reesn, and authentic information concerning California.
and We doubt not will make valuable little ompendium
to those contemplating emigrating thither.
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MONDAYS DESPATCH, NO. =
Arrl,n, CT the fffe NIAGARA.

NEW CRk. Fto. -
The Niagara arrived al Boston yes'e''
day, bringing dates TO the 10Th ui.
LIVERPOOL. Jan. rs. Corn and low,
Yesterday markets wore more cheefi"
aspect. Full prices were paid Tor "nesl
Flour and Indian Corn. Flonr ID oolu
has gone of to some extent at 25s. od'
25>. Cd. and to-day 26s per bbl has oe .'
obtained for the best Western. Prove,
ions are steady al former rates. Inc y.
vices by the Europa >tilTened the prices ).
Pork and Bacon have declined | 70 :.
per cwt. Lard 30s. TO 36s. Cheess
brings full prices. The stock IS "u''
reduced.
Accounts from Rome are con'radle's'i
The protest Of the Pope has been IN III
ure. SO say the Journals Of Rome !.
Tuscany. 1t would appear, hoWs, J..
that it is not true, from the Decree
nouncing as the enemies of their eoun ,.!,
all persons who shall suffer tiiem'e. ~.
to be deferred from voting for The CG ~.
uen, Assembly by the protest Of inc f0F
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

The st. Lonis Republican oftbe 9Th nearly filed with
an interesting "Annua Review Of the Trade and Com.
merce" of that city for the last rear.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

The SOUTHERN ADDRESS. --The Wash.
ipgton correspondent ofthe Baltimore Sun,
in his letter Of the 2lst inst, gives the fol-
lowing account of this document:
The Southern Committee, last night, a.
doptcd the address of Mr. Calhoun as a.
mended by Mr. Berrien and others. 1t is
now an address to the Union,and not par
ticular section of the country, and in its
present tone quite unobjectionabe. In
stead ofappealing to the fears ofthe North
it appeals TO their patriotism--a quality
WHICH, it is to be hoped, is more largely
developed in Americans than that most des-
picable Of all incentives-iear.
Mild as the address is, it is still doubt
full whether it will be generally signed; l
am of opinion that it will not. Maryland,
Delaware, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida,
Gas far as she has spoken in her late cleo
tions,) and last, though not least, in the
consideration of the Union, Texas, have
expressed their dissatisfaction with all Ill
ira measures. If they now, through their
Representatives here, adhere 10 the ad-
dress, it will only be because of its mod
Grafton, which, of course, defeats the ute
rior object-if such an one existed-of the
trainers of the first address. The whole er
parfe movement may be looked upon as a
signal failure.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

Pork PAcKIyG.-There have been nearly half as many
Hogs packed in this city the present as there have
been in St. Louis.
In ST. Louis, official, 7s4I9 head
Burlington, -" 1900
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Letter from California.

The following extract from letter written by our
former fellow townsman, Mr. NJ. LITTLE OF the
Main Street House, viii be read with interest by
large circle Of his old acquaintances in this region
The letter is not dated but it came by the way OF
New Orleans, it may have been among the latest in
telligence brought by mail the Isthmus. The
letter is addressed to Lewis Little his brother, and
NJ. Nealey, his cousin, and we publish it at the re-
quest of the latter.
ssThere is the greatest excitement respecting
Gold here, that was ever known in any part of the
world. The gold diggings extend over 400 miles in
length and over rs in breadth along the Sacramento
river and its branches. has also been discovered
on various other streams in small quantities. The
river gold is very fine, like bran, but they ascend
it is larger, and have had one piece weighing one
pound, Troy weight. Half ounce to six ounce
pieces common. Some pieces weigh ?. 3, 81,
10, and IL lbs. tits said has been found weigh
ing 90 lbs.
ssThere is vast region of country covered with
gold. There about 10000 persons, including In
dansnow engaged in washing it out Of the sand and
g-avel, with tin pans, baskets and machines. They
make from one ounce to two pounds per day. The
average Of the dggers is computed variously, from
to three ounces. think il is about two ounces,
that is by the whites, and runs high 20 lbs of
good gold, worth at the u S. Mint $lsto sIs per or
here, in trade SIC.
Cash is scarce here, being all paid to the Custom
Houses for duties. The gold is sold here from SIS
to $l2 for Cash. have some on hand--about "a
lbs. All kinds Of clothing, boots, Shoes, Blankets,
in fact every article OF merchandise is held at
nous high prices. The prices Of thick, coarse
clothing at the Placeros is outrageous.
ssNow seldom give advice, but Lewis, you had
better come over the mountains next season. Leave
if only for one three years, and bring what
amount of coarse clothing you camp "Ten ali tie
Nealley boys Of the prospects here. You may think
it all humsug, but it is the truth. have been doing
very well, but have not visited the gold dggings
yet, probably viii, next summer, rather in the
Spring, that is the best time account of health
lis sickly in the fall. but probably on accoun, OF
exposure. We will have regular mail establish.
ed in January by steamers, via the Isthmus.
Truly, NJ. LITTLE.
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Tusten Polk has resigned his office Attorney for the
Bank OF Missouri and it is thought that old friend but
political opponent, NJ. Leslie, viii fill the vacancy
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

MORE CoLo.-Ths mercury was down to six degrees
below zero Yesterday morning The wood gatheres con.
TIME to reap abundant harvest.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-02-15

learn at Peoria large company is formed principal.
reh$ious people, who eschew ardent spirits of all kinds,
and rest upon the sabbath