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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-11
Fort Madison.

Ihcrei is so much pulling Of places done
by the papers in our neighboring CITIES
that We suppose we shall have TO fall into
the fashion, or il will be taken for granted
that our own town is not advancing with
such rapid pace as its neighbors. We
do not know how we'll it will bear a CON-
parison, because We have been pretty
closely confined at home for quite lengthy
season, but we shall venture the assertion
that tins place is not much behind lis
neighbors in thrift and Improvement. II
we believe all we hear, and we wish to
give the place all the credit possible, our
neighboring town, Keokuk, is improving
as rapidly as any place in the west-San
Francisco excepted. Some idea then
may be formed Of the improvements that
are being made here this season, for we
are credlbly informed by those who are
intimately acquainted with both places,
That there is as much building going on
in this place as there is in keokuk; that
there may hot be quite so many buildings
going up, but they are of better class, so
that there is as much value of improve
ments being added TO our city, as there is
TO that Of the most hourishing town in the
west.
1t is not our purpose at this time to emu
merate many of the buildings that have
been put up this season; but there are
few that would not suffer much by COM
parison with good buildings in the eastern
cities. The one on Front street, erected
10y Mr. II. Catermole, which has pariiou-
larly attracted cur attention, is 80 by 70
feet, Intended for stores, pork packing,
&c.
Our towns advantaseously situated for
comfort or business, as it is not hemmed
IN by bluffs, or cut up by sloughs or ra-
vines. Nearly all the buildings are made
OF brick, and tasefully arranged, so that
we have often heard strangers remark tina:
Fort Madison was not quite as large a
place as some OF the towns on the Ml>>i>-
sippi river, but it was ahead of all the
others in good buildings. That is, the
buildings here averaged better than in any
other place on the rirer-ihere!ore, it
may be said 10 be the best looking, and
the most substantially built town in the
Upper Mississippi Valley. The vast
amount OF Improvements going forward
this season shows that the business of the
place is of that substantial character to be-
get thrift and promise largely for the lu-
ture prosperity of the town. Surrounded.
as ii Is by one OF the richest countries in
the whole Mississippi Valley, i, must in
evitably grow up with it, and par,ake of
lis prosperity. statesman.
Flee Days Later from Hayti.-By the
arrival. at New York, on the Oath ul,, of
the brig Lanretla Capt. Cook. from Port
au Prince, the 9th inst, we learn that the
Emperor Soulouque, of Hay,i, had confer
red on several of his generals the titles of
lords, dukes and baron>; he had also SEN,
an expedition against the Dominican gov
eminent, consisting of one corvette, one
steamer and two schooners, containing
troops. Port all Prince continues healthy,
but business is quite dull.
Resignation.-Louis A. LABEAuME,
Esq. has forwarded to the Department at
" Ia l.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-11

The Washington correspondent Of IN.
Baltimore Clipper writes as follows:
We have been privately informed that.
few days ago, disturbance occurred
at Pendleton, South Carolina. Il appear.
that upwards Of forty circulars or pam
phlets, signed "Bruus," containing arou.
ments in favor Of the abolition Of slavery
were sent thither. One Of them was IL.
ken out Of the post office by the gentleman
TO whom il was addressed, and lie read L
10 an assembly Of The people. So incen.-
ed were they that they demanded or The
postmaster the aforesaid documents. H.
expressed bis willingness 10 deliver them
severally, to the proper indi, iduals whose
names were written OF the wrapper. and
to no Others. But this did not appea,e
the clamor. A rush was made into In
office; the Objectionable printed matter
brought into the street, and there destrov-
ed! This "chivalrous' feat having been
accomplished, the respectable gentlemen
separated TO their homes. 1t Is cues.
ton whether the proceeding was not in
fact robbery Of the mail. The law does
not, to constitute the offence, state when
or where the crime must be committed
An effort TO bring the wrong doors 10 JUS
tice would, however, prove fruitless; and
and it is not likely that any judicial action
will be taken in the premises.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-11

Resignation,-Louis A. LABEAUME,
Esq. has forwarded to the Department at
Washington, his resignation of the office
Of Assistant Treasurer at St. Louis.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-11

So, Was destroyed By nre short time since. Its
destruction 10 attributed to the Eutaw Indians.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-11

DeWe are requested to state that the Iowa His
sosical and Geological Institute will hold special
meeting, tomorrow, (Fr iday) evening at O'clock
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-11

The Steam Ferry boat Of Mr. Anderson broke her fas.
Jennings during the high wind Of Tuesday and oaed ort
into the stream. The wind, which blew from below KEEP,
her np ssam and without board 10 guide her
shs WAS carried " the wind and tide the river
where Capt French q the am Ferry boat Fin, :i,
placed her ia = safe harbor
We were in error in making the above statement
Capt French Of tina Flint Hills did not assist in
bringing the boat Of Mr.. Anderson 10 safe harbor,
Some persons in the employ of Mr. A. on the oppo-
site side oftae river per formed that duty.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-10-11

The Pope has quilted Gaeta, and pro-
ceeded to Naples, where his reception
was of the most striking and popular char
acter; he will lot go to Rome for the pre-
sent.
The cholera is committing serious rava-
ges at Trieste.
News is daily expected from Morocco,
where the Spanish and French Generals
seemed likely to produce something more
than mere demonstration. The Moors
were expected to make an attack on Mas
silla, having already cut of the supplies.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
Directors.

o. JosePH GALES, Esq, the senior editor oftho
National lnteligencer, has been spoken Of by some
OF the newspapers suitable person for the office
of Secretary of State in General TAYLoR's Cabi-
net. There is no man in the country who possesses
the confidence of the whole people in greater de-
gree, and whom the Wing party would more de-
light to honor. He would well become higher
oflice-even the highest. We have never seen
Mr. GALES, but ne haslong been our political teach
er; and while his character and talents have been
universally respected and admired our feel
ings towards him have been almost those of af-
fiction. Although he has been leader in all the
great party contests which have excited the coun-
try for many years past, his enemies have never
been able to say any thing worse of him than that
he was bora in England. We regret to learn that
his health is infrm.-Alay it speedily be restored
aud may he live to good old age to enjoy the re-
wards Of well spent ifcl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
LATEST FROM CALIFORNIA.

The New Orleans Bulletin OF tie 3Oth ult., has
the following later intelligence from California:
Letters have been received ia this city from the
capital of Mexico containing later intelligence from
California than any which have yet been published
One of these letters, from intelligent gentleman
and who is well informed on The subject, states that
further discoveries have been made in the po!d re-
gion, which yield even more abundant supply of
the article than the previous 'diggngs." The
quantity gathered already amounted 10 at least
100000 daily, and constantly increasing.
without apparently an exhaustion, or any limit 10
the supply.
There was great deal Of distress among all the
diggers for the want Of the common necesSaries of
life, and attended with very extensive sickness
and mortality Men loaded with gold, appear like
haggard vagabonds, clothed in filthy and iattered
garments of the meanest kind. 1t is stated that one
man, who had t,eo barrels OF brandy, sold them out
at the mines, by the small wine glass, which real
lied him fourteen thousand dollars in gold Every
thing, and particularly articles Of food and raimen.
were at most unheard Of prices. for gold was so
plenty and in the possession of every one, that it
seemed 10 have lost lis value.
Daily additions made to the number en-
poyed in digging though as vet 40 portion of the
vast food of emigration from the United States.
bad arrived. The first arrivals of provisions. and
other supplies will no DOUBT realize larger profits
than any previous instance that can be found in the
annals of trade.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
MIR. SCoTT'S RESOLUTIONS.

we lay before our readers to-day the Resulu-
tions Of Mr.. Scorr, Of Fauquier. intended rs \ sinh
stitute for those Of Mr. FLOYD, of Wasbinptop
heretofore presented to the Legislature, and pub
iished In our paper of the last week Ills well that
these two sets Of Resolutions have been placed in
contrast for the consideration of the Legislature and
the people. We like the manly views and the dior
niiled manner of presenting them, alike character
is'ic oil Mi SooTT, and in keeping with his sound
and discriminating mind. We should INDULGE
hope that the Repor, Of the Committee of Southern
Members OF Congress 20 be made on the 18th Of
this month, would render unnecessary extended dis
cusson IN The General Assembly of this State. were
II not for the apprehension that such discussion will
be brought on 10 influence the final action of The
meeting in Washington. We admit our pleasure
at the call OF such meeting, because. in The first
pace II wouid relieve South Carolina of the respon
sion'ly Oh gTaiuItously acting for tho whole South
as she has seemed disposed to do; and secondly, be-
cause the united wisdom Of those representing
Southern interests, may devise some proper mode
OF meeting the crisis now at hand upon the Slavery
question: and with 1t the means of eXnguishng the
ranaticism on both sides Mason S DiXon's line
foF oolh purposes, we believe there are ample quail
'flcations of wisdom and patriotism among Southern
men-the very men who now have the business in
hand We shall await the report referred To-, with
deep interest, and shall not be surprised TO find it
little variant in its great features from the views of
Mr. Scorr
O. We arc gratied to learn, since theabove ar
ticie was penned, that q meeting of the members of
the General Assembly was to take place on Mon
day night last, TO exchange views and prepare AIN
expression ofopinlcn in which al might unite
The proposition came from Mr.. CoNwAY, of
Spotisylvania, and approved by Mr.. SYME of Pc
tersburg. This is far better than protracted dis
cussion in the House, of the rival resolutions of
Niessrs FLOYD and SCoTT; and is the course a
doPted by the Southern Members Of Congress, and
no doubt from like motives
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
THE SAVINGS, RANK

Inns Institution has now been in operation for
several months, and has so far answered the most
sangulne expectations of its friends The advan-
tnges OF having such an institution in our commu-
nifty are great and obvious, and all persons of small
means who wish to accumulate something for a
time Of need and can lay by only few dollars at
time, should avail themselves of it as an instru-
men;. 1t encourages economy and promises in
many ways to be useful. The Officers, lately cho-
sen for the ensuing year, are
BENJ. CRAwFoRD, President.
JOHN l.. PEYToH, Secretary.
ROBERT CowAN, Treasurer.
n. G. KINNEY,
KENYON HARPER,
A. NJ. SIMPSON, -Directors.
ID. A. kAysER,
GEO. X. SNAPP,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
POSTAL QUESTION.
LoNDoY, 1 Thanei Place, }
Saturday Morning, Dec. 10. {


have just obtained information on which can
rely, that the much-veXed question OF postage be
tween this country and the United States is finally
agreed upon-that is, as far as the British govern
ment and The American Minister here are concern
ed. Last nigh. the treaty was signed by Lord
Paimerston, ON the part Of her Britannia Majesty.
and Mr.. Bancroft, rs the representative of the u
nited States. understand that the Secretary of
Legation proceeded to Liverpool last night having
The document in charge, which is 10 be sent Out to
Washington b. the EUROPE, which sails .l,is morn
ing for New ork.
have made enquiry from sono Of the officials
connected with the Foreign Office but, as a mat
Ter Of course it cannot be expected that they would
be very communicative TO the terms of the trea-
IS. learn. however, that the ship letter postage
Is fixed at 10 cents for haitian ounce The postaoe
on newspapers TO destination at two cents each way
An inland postage OF five cents to be paid on each
letter Letters may be prepaid or not, just as the
sender pleases. Letters from America for France
and other ports Of the continent of Europe are to
pass through England free, under the American
seal, and in care al a mail agent. Letters and pa
pcrs from England for Canada to pass free. in like
manner, through tho United States. These are
she chief points Of the treaty. 1t will be observed
that 1t Is one OF compiee reciprocity and equality.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

10 CoRREsPoNDENTs-We fluid ourselves un.
der the necessity of requesting persons who write
us on their own business pay the postage on their
letters The established rule with all publishers
OF newspapers in relation to this matte. is genera
~ understood, but some ofour correspondents have
d'sregarded IT and have thus imposed upon us a
"N winch, IN the aggregate, is very considerable.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

LATEST FROM L'BERA.-We learn from the
last number Of the Maryland Colonization Journal.
that intelligence has been received by New York
arrival of the 22d uItimo Of the ''Packet's'' arri-
val out at Monrova after 80 days passage
1T is stated that during the voyage, the vessel
sprang leak, by which the cargo was materially
injured but the weather mJderatiug, it was
stopped without difficulty.
The advlces from Cape PaImas are not 80 favor
able as usual. The September crop. which promis
ed well, proved scanty, or failed, from the fact of
the natives about the colony being engaged in a
harrassing war.
The PACKET" is expected back about the 10Th
or 18th instant. Her cargo, from the scarcity Of
African produce, will be in part ballast
The Chesapeake and Liberia Trading company,
10 whom the vessel belongs, have declared for the
last year dividend Of % per cent, in augmented
stock, the profits upon which it is predicaed being
appropriated TO objects connected with the COnpa-
ny's enterprise. The assets of the company are
SOL OF and its liabilities 53j, $50 0S.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
THE CHOLERA STILL RAGING.
Correspondence of the Bait. Patriot-By Telegraph.
NRw ORIEANs Ian 4 1910

Ngw ORLEANS, Jan. 4, 1S40
The Cholera is still raging in our city. During
the past p hours there have been altogether one
hundred and ninety five deaths, of which one hun
bred and forty were from Asiatic Cholera.
The disease has been mostly confined to the low
CT and more dis. oue classes.
The weather is disagreeable and the rain is now
falling.
The barque Creole, belonging to Messrs, Kirk
land, Chase & Co., Of Baltimore. has arrived here
safely in 3 days from Rio. she came into our
harbor on the 20lh ultimo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

o. We would call the attention of persons u;sb
ING 10 invest money in real estate, 10 the advertise
men, in another column, Of land in Bath. to
be sold under decree. 1t is said 10 be valuable
property.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

INDEPENDENT WAY 10 CALIFoREIA.-A cor
respondent of the National IniclIigencer says
The newspapers have already stated to the pub
Tic that the distance from New York 10 Francisco
Bay, via Cape Horn, is about II 600 miles via
Panama about 5000; climate at the isthmus I'M
healthy; board expensive; detention possibly a
month; and when the passenger arrives at the gold
digglns' he will have no house ill he builds one
The independent route is for man to fit up his
wagon and pair of horses, and taking his family
with him, 90 the land route.
From New York to New HeIvetia, Suffers
Fort, by the map is 2 $50 miles; by the travelled
route about 5000 miles. From New York 10 81.
Louis, ,G74; from St. Louis to Fort Ieavenworlh.
BOZ; from Fort Leavonworih 10 Fort Laramie, 6l7:
from Fort Laramie to South Pass, l5 from South
Pass to Gold Diggins, Feather river. about $50
making the whole distance from New York 1868
miles.
The halfway house or middle station on this
route is at the intersection Of the road with the Ne
braska river, about 80 miles west OF Fort Leaven-
worth, due west from New York. longitude about
2lo 40 west. Here in some future time may be a
great City Of the Plans-it may be called Ne.o-
brlska. From this place to Fort Laramie is plea
SAINT ride over hepains of $50 miles, where is dos.
tined 10 be another great city.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
A U ~ IN O Nse-sa-
WEDNESDAY,. JANUARY 10. Is4o.

o. The second and third numbers of s'Lao
coon" may be found on the first page
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

TIE PREsiDENT OF FRAEcE.-Charles Louis
Napoleon is son Of Louis, ex King of Holland
lie was born In Paris on the ooh of April, 1908
lie was iayorllc Of his uncle Napoleon. UDon
the Punishment of his family he removed with his
mother 20 Augsburg. Afterwards he became cit
izan ef SwitzerIqod. Ilc was again banisfed from
France after the July revolution, (lS30) In 1881
tie tOOk part in an Italian Instruction against the
Pope The same year he visited Eagland AGAIN
he resided in Switzerland Tor two or three wears.
he occupied himself with authorship, political and
military JIG was concerned in another insurrection
at SlFasburg in 1856; was imprisoned in Paris. and
sent 70 this country. Some time in 1887 or 'SS inc
tool! up his residence in England. where he re-
manned till $40. For his unsuccessful affair AZ
Bologna that year he was sentenced to impr;.on-
mcnt for lie. In 1916 he made his escape. and a.
gain resided IN England until in September last.
when he retained as a Deputy 10 the National
Assembly from The department Of the Seine. His
fortunes and conduct since that are as well known
to our readers as newspaper reports could make
them.-I'Itii. Bulletin.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

PoLAND.--Somc Of the accounts received from
Europe by the last steamer state that Prussia has
agreed to cedo part Of Poscn to Russia. on condi-
ton that she shall re establish the Kingdom of Po-
land. and that similar negotiations have been open
cd win Austria. The formal act ofcessjon was to
take place on the lst ofJanuary. The new king
dom OF Poland was to have constitution and be
Professionally under the protection oflhc three Pow
ers. This news was doubted but it was generally
believed that some important changes in the affairs
Of Poland would take place
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

The last number of the "Scoitsvie Times" an
nounces the retirement of PETER G. HoGG. Esq
from the Editorial chair Of that paper. which he
has conducted since lis establishment. Mr.. IIoGG
merely transfers his valuable services to another
department Of the profession, having issued pro-
spectus for the establishment of Magazine, devo
ted to the principles and promotion Of Odd Fellow
ship. The Times" will hereafter be conducted
by Mr.. BRADY, who, we doubt not, will sustain
The reputation it has hitherto eninred
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

o.. The great case Of Martins Ex'-s. vs. Tuck
or, &c, was lately decided by the Court Of Ap-
peals at Richmond, substantially ia accordance
with the decree Of Judge THoNssVN rendered in
October, 1877.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MONDAY, January

MONDAY, January [, 1910.
The Rev. Mr.. Gage, of the Universalist Church,
opened the session with prayer.
The Standing Committees were called for re-
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

o. The Rev. DIR. SKINNER, formerly Pastor Of
she Lexington Presbyterian Church, has received
a call from the Scottish Church Of Providence,
Rhode Island.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

81 Flour in Baltimore "a 81.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-01-10

n you would preserve beauty, rise carly,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-05-21

Inc new postmaster at Schenectady ia called
Jofn Snooks. Jr. In spite of his name he will not
DO anie TO hunt up any large salary from thai an.
Polntment. How could Mr. Collamar turn ont /,
decent man 10 select one named Shocks!
All the editors in Philadelphia are called colonsls
IL new Governor desires to have the nress an H.;
side, he makes the editors his aids. Cbsan and ~,
sensible "p anu
Among the timber sold in London recsntlv wa o
$3.50 pieces of oak from Mount Olympus. Whers
were thy thunderbolts, mighty Jove when thew
cut stick " from thy mountain
There will be no peaches in Virginia this season.
owing to the npping frost; but blackberres, straw.
berries, and democracy will be plenty.
Goode, the colored culprit under sentence of
death In Boston, is not to be pardoned The Coun-
Gil was unanimous in allowing the law to take lis
course. ~ "
1t you want to give the people of Ohio fits, ask
'fiem 10 charter dozen banks. There have been
severn nine bank failures in that State the people
losing by them something rising of S., 600, 900.
New Orir ans paper advertises for sale the one
"ndtuaded hai! OF negro. King solomon! what
an article TO expose for sale in the market.
The young bride of Gen. Leslie Coombs was
robbed of her watch and purse, on board the Ohio
steamer Messt nger, as the newly married pair were
on their way home
The young Emperor of Austria is about tn marry
the Grand Duchess of Russia. Annexation ali
round "