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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

The Edinburgh Review for July came by Tues.
days Mail. The contents are remarkably interes-
ing, particularly are the reviews Of De Tocque-
ville's Reign Of Louis XIV; Bulwer's King Arthur,
works on Hungary and Austria; and Macaulay's
History OF England. The latter 10 q most triumph
ant seto for the article in the London Quarterly
the same work, and most completely vindicates
Macaulay a. truthful and able historian L. ScorT
Co.'S. American reprint OF the four leading Euro
pean Reviews with Blackwood's Magazine at 80
per annum should be more universally subscribed
for.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23


The following 10 an extract of letter from our
late fellow-townsman, J. s. David
g. June fifth, near the base Of the Chimney Rock,
by reference to Fremonts first Journal, you can see
our location. We have just finished our supper on
hard bread and pork, we we're fortunate enough to
have little wood to boil COTE. We have had one
of the most tremendous hail storms ever witness
ed, hail stones fell larger than partridge egg and
thick with heavy wind. We were unable to set our
tents and had to be without shelter during the storm
and attending TO our pack mules, heavy water
spout came over W, and lost my fine broad brim
Beaver hat, which purchased in st. Loui. for the
trip, and = pocket handkerchief, and the last was
seen of it, was at least fifty feet high, and over the
Platte, which Of course was lost. Our camp Is with
in two hundred yards Of the Platte river. My friend
Lasrave, from st. Genevieve, Missouri, will spare
me hat, he has two hand, fortunately for me,
As had only cap left, which in windy and cold
weather is the best, but hot camp days, would be
almost insufierable on account Of heat. am now
almost mulatto in color-burnt brown. Our days
march to day has been twenty five miles. We pass
ed Castle Rock creek, about O'Clock, the water is
cool and refreshing, but similar to the lower Miss
issippi, in color. We then passed the Castle rock,
WHICH - CSlleo Oy 0ryanSS the COufS house f0ckS
which 10 southwest Of the road six miles, and has
the appearance Of large round building, with
dome. Iyas at it, il 10 composed Of sof rock, but
nothing more than sand and clay, which il hardened
BY alkal OF potash, and 10 easily cut a. chalk,
and the next prominent object is the Chimney rock,
which Fremont, well describes in his first Journal;
It Is seen at great distance, and the buttresses or
bluffs around are something similar to those OF the
casue rocks, a. named above. The low lands around
the Cnmny rock, 10 saturated with potash is dan
serous to pass near the rock, a. Wagons sink to
the hubs, and unless the banks of the Platte are fol-
lowed uP' which is good road, great difficulty is
found In getting through two of our wagons sunk
to the hubs, and the mules were mired down. To-
morrow at noon we will reach SCOTS bluffs, within
forty-ve miles Of Fort Laramie, and will be there
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

SAD CAsUALrv.-A Miss RAxson, an interesting yeuns
lady belonging % Muscatns, len that place in the stare
On Friday last for Iowa City. When about half way the
stage stopped At house dssas most violent storm-
While there she was struck with lshtning which killed
her Immediately There nine Others in the house,
but no other psrsen injured Her remains tax
en- back to Muscans. where she buried on Saturday
last.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

Correspondence Of the Burlington Hawk Eye.
The following is the official vote Of Madison coun-
ty for Board of Public Works.
For President,
William Patterson, -H
Thomas J. Mexican, 10
Jesse Williams,
William NJ. Allison, Is
For Ireasurer,
George Gillespie, 40
Henry G. Stewart, - 81
- Yours truly,
Correspondence Of the Burlington Hawk. Eye.
WASHINGTON, August IA, ls4e.
DEAR Sir THE following is the number OF
votes pQled for the Board OF Public Works on Mon
day the 9Th instant.
For Presidenf,
William Patterson, 275
Thomas J. Mexican, $50
Johh II. Dayton, 70
For Secretary,
Jesse "iiiams' SUI
William NJ. Allison, 439
For Treasurer,
George Gillespie, 2ss
Henry G. STEWART s5s
Franklin street, 90
The wing county ticket was elected with the ex-
cepton Of Sheriff. Yours, &C.
The following is the official vote of Davis coun-
ty for Board Of Public Works on Monday the sixth
instant.
For Prssident,
William Patterson, $50
Thomas J. Mexican, :. 346
For Secretary,
Jesse williams, -439
William M. Allison, 336
For Treasurer,
George Gillespie, 4ss
Henry G. STEWART : 338
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

THE SCHOOL LAws.-An the laws pertaining to
our School system have recently been publ ished in
separate pamphlet. We are indebted to Thomas
H. Benton, IT., Esq, for copy. In addition to the
laws, many valuable suggestions and school house
plans are included in the pamphlet. The work is
very handsomely got up, and it not for quite
number Of Typographical errors which mar its beau
ty, it would be unexceptionabe in its typographical
execution. The work was inadvertently laid aside
which is the only reason why have so long omit
ted to acknowledge its reception.
We hope Mr. Benton, rs the superintendent Of
Public instruction for the State Of Iowa, viii be
able to attend the great Teachers Convention in
Philadelphia on the 2Ist a3d of October next and
which has been postponed on account Of the preva-
lence of the cholera.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

The attempt on the part Of Father Richie, of the
Washington Union, to get upa stampede against the
present Administration in various ways, has most
signally failed. His statements to accomplish this
have been 80 successfully met and refuted by the
.Republic," a. to make him appear most ridiculous
in the eyes of his own party. His attempts to
screen Denby the defauiter-to bring odium on
Gen. Taylor for ~ noble stand be took TO preserve
our international eonity-snd his cries Of proscr-
tion while he eaAaot prove there has been any
prescription --nave; made many OF his own party,
even, ashamed OF him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

We are indebted % The regular steamer Bon Accord 70.
late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

CONGRESSIONAL ELEcTIoSs.-Since the smoke
has blown away, learn that the wings have lost,
in Tennessee, one member, instead of three. In
Kentucky, one member instead Of two, as was con-
fidently reported and in Indiana have lost two
members. In all four. In the table which we copy
from the Republican no calculation seems to be made
for one wing from Iowa. njustice il done, Daniel
F. Miller, wing, win take the place Of VIM. Thomp-
s0n in the NEXT COnrreas.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

The Proclamation of the President will be found
in another column. This is very opportune, inas-
much ~ several thousand men had been engaged in
New Orleans at $1,000 piece, to fight, although the
secret was not told them who they were to fight.
The armed steamer Allegheny just sent out under
sealed orders, will watch them
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

The Cholera has been more severe in Sandusky
City. Ohio, than in any other place. All who could
leave left the. place. About 200 died in one week
The disease 10 still n Chicago, carrying of some
twelve per day on an average. A few deaths oc.
cur daily also at Milwaukee. The disease is still
lingering in the eastern cities although it was on
the decline last week. 1ts ravages in st Louis may
be seen BY reference to our first page.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

The oswego, since being reprinted and reftted,
has commenced making her regular trips between
st Louis, and Rock Island. She is q very popular
boat and as her captain and clerk are both clever
Hawk-Eyes, they deserve patronage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23

The pretty little steamer Clermont No. q, has
commenced running a. semi-weekly packet be-
tween the Rapids. Her days up We believe are
Mondays and Thursdays--down, Tuesdays and Fri
days. Her CAPITALIZATION one Of the most
oblging shippers on the river and her gentlemanly
Clerk always brings US late papers-when he can.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-23
Burlinston-Iss Improvements.

uhe Teegaphic wires At every point from this place
New-York daily tribune., 1849-10-31
VINDICiTI0S
or The
CHNofE r % IL & T. Z
OI IiL
State of VcW-A OrbS,
Is LITTER PROM
HON. SAMUEL B. RUGGLEs,
70 Citizens Of Rochester.
ROCHESTER,, oct. u, $50.


SAMUEL y. RroGLEs, ESQ; DEAR SiE'-lo ou can
~, have failed to observe that the Canal Policy Of
the ybigs Of this State has recently been made the
obiec, Of special and severe attack by the' Opponents
with reference 70 the political election Of this fall
A.we, in common with the people Of the western
and central sections os the state, have peculiar IN
,ero. IN this question, we desirous Of having It
fully discussed by persons who are familiar Wi'n It's
history and It's character.
The distinguished part which yoa have borne 10 the
matter and the remarkable accuracy Of the estimates
which YOU submi,ted 70 the public more taan zen
ve,s since and the extent 20 which your Efforts then
have nauencrd the public mind, as well as the 'J1s
ob,oquy which they broogh, upon you i.om the enc
mics of the policy in question, have naturally drec'ea
an, attention 70 YOU and we accordingly tender 10
Won VERY respectfully, an invitation 20 address the
citizens Of Rochester and It's vicinity upon this SUBJ
ect, at such time previous to the election az you nay
End convenient
We are. very respectfully, your Cb't scrv'ts,
u.,,rv Efy. J.. A. WARD,
r.,,y. K IiyryGsroS, john T. TALAAN,
H. y. BUELL., r. OLAhHE'
TROsAs KEMrsuALL, = MAIHE"s'
NJ. T. REYNOLDS, ALhA' hhi""''
MALrnY STRONG, T.. 'RiffiN'
AnlsrAcnIus CHAMPION, Ihos II. hoo"hsiLE'
J. B.crrs. WN BREwsrra,
r,. u.vvoon JONATHAN CHLD,
SETH c. JONEs, fNL'ANlD" ~I"'''
ALEXANDER Mann,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
Shipping BnrellIgencs.

BALTIMORE, October 16-PM.
Arrved-Schrs Golden Rule Julia Payson Charity Maria,
ssrah Merrill, and New Regulus all from New Yotk.
BnsrON october 10.
AIrived-Barks Baltic Cror ssd Barring Brothers New
trose. Philadelphia.
Bark Peru. New York; brigs Foster Empire Kecka aud
Viaor philadelphia; schrs Caroline Baltimore opia Ka
tshdin aud Alexandria Philadelphia Harriet Vilm ngton.
Del; Brown. hsii, Banner Empire Mary WIN Turner
Jssrer, and Bride New York.
selr Willis Putnam, Aux Cages 2Ist ult Left "Behmer
New York.
sohrs Beei,le. end Shock North Atlantic via Provns-
town; Houte ell Newbern; Themes Newark; Morning Star
hontrose Wescngus and New Zealand, Philadelphia.
Fellowship Geneva, from Calcutta.
Ceared-sip Arab Crcutts btrks Europa, Messna Roht
Wah, Mobile; briss California; Cohen New
Orleans; sehrs Abel Story, Jersne; Courier Riehmond
BASosR, October u.
Arrivsd-sohr Brave New York.
- PORTLAND, October is.
Arrived-schr ii Leighton: New York.
NrwBURyPoRE, October IS.
Arrived-Schr Jew. Philadelphia.
sailsd-sehr Vim Tarlton, San Francisco.
SALEM October IS.
Auived-schr Pilgrim, Georgetown. DC. via BOSTON.
cleared-Brig Csrlann, Alexandria, sehr Johnson.
New York.
PRovrDg~CE. October Is.
Arriyed-selrs John Thomas Fredsricksburg Express,
Norfolk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17

Quotations for government securities have within
the past month fallen OF and recovered the deprecs-
tion, and the closing prices exhibit advance on
prices current the middle Of September. Government
securities have been in better demand within the past
week and large amounts have been RENTED to Lon
don TO supply orders and for sale home account for
the purpose Of drawing exchange the proceeds The
high rates ruling for sterling bills give small margin
for profits and prevents shipments othe pre-
oious metals In State stocks and incorporated securr
ties the transactions have recently been only TO mode
rate extent and there appears TO be among our capital
lets and men Of moderate means very little 10
purchase stecks at current prices The impression
here is that money will be in more active demand
and command better rate Of interest and capitalists
are sprrshensive that n they put their money in
stocks they may realize loss In the event Of their
wanting capital for other purposes. few months
sincf-iu after the payment Of the last diyiIsnd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17

Wheeling banks are Ia per cent discount
Sterling exchange rules at the highest points, and as
the rates up to the specie standard the pro-
liability il that specie will soon be going forward
The expectation of silver to France has recently been
large and every packet leaving this port for Hsvre
takes out large amounts On other points there is
very little doing. Domestic exchanges are quiet
Uncurrent money 10 not plenty, and the rates OF dis
count without change There is moderate demand
for silver coin, such is wanted for export-princi
paly Eve franc pieces; and quotations have been
revised to correspond with the ruling rates.
The Boylston Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Of Boston, have declared semi dividend Of six
per cent.
A dividend OF 10 per cent the loan Of $1,6ooooo,
to complete the Illinois and Michigan Canal has been
declared, which, together with the semi annual in
terest, is payable the Goth inst at the American
Exchange Bank.
The receipts at tide. water Of -four wheat corn and
barley for the I'd week in October in the years 1S4S
ard 1s49, were follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17

CANADA AND ITS AFFAIRs.-The agitation IN favor
Of annexing Canada TO the United States seems to
have commenced in earnest and with great vigor,
IN those provinces, since the PRONUNCIATION OF the
the address on the subject, which we published
day or two since.
1t appears, by intelligence recently received, that
the number of signatures to that address has swelled
to twelve hundred. A counter manifesto has been
drawn up and made public and the names of two
hundred persons have been attached to it. The
newspapers in Montreal are discussing the subject
with great .pirt-amost all Of the influential Jour
mails Of that city taking ground in favor Of the
change. The subject has received quite an impetus
recently, in consequence Of the determination of
the "powers that be" to remove the seat Of go
vemment from Montreal to Toronto. The reno
val would take away from Montreal the only adyan-
tege which it possesses under colonial rule.
But the agitation has only commenced. Il is on
ly in Its incpiency II will require time, and
great deal Of agitation and effort before the annex
alton question can be terminated one way or the
other. The example Of continued prosperity, which
the United States furnishes, Is powerful stimulus
in favor Of the project; but it is counterbalanced,
in some degree, by the doubt which is entertained
Of the disposition of the British government ia the
matter. A large body Of the English people would
willingly agree to the separation; but British pride
may not tolerate H. and insist on retaining those
provinces.
These Canadian movements will command
great deal Of attention in England, as soon az they
are fully made public there, and will continue to
attract a great deal Of curiosity in the United
States, no matter in what way they may terminate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
com MERCiAl AFFAIRS.
HONEY MAuExET.

Tuesdny, Oct. IB-B II. ~.
The stock market opened heavy this morning, and
quotations for the fsncies fell OF fraction Govern.
ment sticks we're shade better At the first beard,
United states os 1867, aad Treasury Notes advanced
y per cent each. Harlem, Reading, and Erie Railroad
fell Of u per cent each and Morris Canal, Y. There
very moderate amount Of business transacted at
the first board and Harlem and Erie we're the leading
sales on the list Of the sneies The recent report Of
tho former and the reported deficiency In the receipts
of the latter have without doubt intimidsted holders,
ana put sssr lots Of stock on the market than usual
Other faucss with the exception ofResdins Railroad,
have hen rather inactive during the past day two
Thsct h that ths fsneies getting into the hands
Of to such an extent that they despair Of
su.,sinips the market In the absence Of outside
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
Sporting Intelligence

CrsTprvrLLr CouHsr, l.. I-TsorrSe.-A great
trot,ng contest is promised at the Centreve Course
this afternoon between Lady Suffolk, Trustee aud
Pelham, three mile heats In harness. Lady Suffolk Is
the favorte against the Geld at about Much is
expected Of Trustee his speed having proved greatly
this season. bets being offered that In the heats
are split heats he will win the race Pelham IL we'll
known, aud universally scknowedged 20 be the fastest
trottsr alive; and but for hts occasional
would be the fsvorite this occasion st long odds
w. Nbelan will drive him In this race, which, Of
will add much to his success Three mile heats
however require condition well as speed aud there
s telling which Of the three will take the purse
until the IL The will take up those wso
do not sport fast ones ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17

purchasers and to have arrived 1t the conclusion
that 1t useless to sustain prices any longer by taking
all the lots offered Their object has been to purchase
largely so - to initiate prices and attract outsiders
when they would dispose Of every share they could In
dues outsiders to take then turn round and bear the
market and bleed those who purchased ct high prices
to death This game the bulls have practsed often
and successfully before that they probably supposed
1t in their power to get up such their plea
sure but in this they have their mistake, and
some Of them have paid pretty dearly for their pre-
sumption. They have taken the pitcher to the well
too often. The fancies in their possession,
and there they likely to remain, and deprecste
their hands.
The receipts at the Office Of the Assistant Treasurer
Of this port t. day. amounted to 1888 So payments
$l04 602 70. Balance, SO sos l55 %.
The annexed statement exhibits the quotations for
foreign and domestic exchange for specie, and for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17

The receipts from October 18th to the close OF navi
CATION last year amosnted to go barrels Of four
1919 o54 bushels wheat Tls6i5 bushels Indian corn
and e45,l35 bushels barley.
The correspondence between the Secretary OF the
Treasury and Messrs Barclay Livingston, settles
the question Of reciprocity between the United States
and Great Britain in relation to the navigation laws Of
the two countries. In 1917, Congress passed an act
permitting the vessels Of any nation to enter Of
the products OF their and other countries into any
port United States upon footing as favorable rs
vessels of the United States Whenever the government
Of any nation would extend the same facilities to
American vessels. The repeal Of the navigation laws
Of Great Britain enables American vessels to enter
csrgoes from South America, the East Indies or any
foreign country, In any port in Great Britain, upon
footing as favorable British vessels entered On
the Of January this law goes into effect when
the vessels OF both nations will enter into competi-
tion for the foreign commerce Of the world.
The annexed table exhibits the quotations for the
principal public securities Of the country, In this mar
ket, at the respective periods named
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
avail 1ofsrf1uspee.

BY letter from san Francisco, we learn that the "
s. sioop q war Prebe was spoken by the Oaio about
July 10 in longitude 1tI ~ W, latitude 80 IS She
had been cut 90 days from China, and out u compile
emit Of 80 msp, ~ were sick With a violent form Of
dysentery 10 had died on the passage, and IL were
not expected TO i've Capt stribiipg Of the Ohio
dered the Prebe 90 be taken to the Sandwich Islands
-Phtiod,iphia Bulletin
The u. s sloop. Of. war Germantown arrived at ia
vana ON the 18th inst officers aud crew all we'll.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17


NEw ORLEANS Oct 1850, A. M.-There very
limited transactions In Cotton yesterday barely
mand; 1900 bags Rio, sold at So So new crop OK
none Of the last description Offering under Ga.
Freights cargo OF cotton mentioned yesterday,
taken at 81 S7 bale instead Of rs as report
ed The FIRST lot of new sugar was received yester-
day.
NEW ORLEANs October a 1S49.
The advices by the Caledonia were received here yes
terdsy and had most ubavorable effect the cotton
market which declined 40 on nearly all descriptions.
The demand, however, has been good; factors being
DESTROYS Of realizing pressed their supplies the
ket and the decline which had previously taken place,
caused buyers TO enter the market pretty freely and
some 000 to 5000 bales changed hands at ga l0c.
for middlng; 1o4 1890 for good middng; and lie.
The grocery market is without material change, and
most all descriptions firm. Some parcels Of new
crop sugar disposed Of at 5c and moasses at 26c
Rio coffee continues buoyant, and holders are firm
Baltimore. October 16-8P NJ
There change to notice in the market for -four
further sales of Howard street have made
though scarcely firm. Provisions in fair
request, at firm prices for pork and lard.
BUFFALO, October 16-6PM
Receipts since yesterday Flour, 600 bbls wheat,
81 COO bushels, corn $4,000 do The market is lower
for -four and the demand is active at - rs 81 3l4
for common Michigan. Wheat is rather easier, espe-
cally the low grades. The demand is active and the
operations reach 10000 bushels, including Spring at
&c., Winter At s5c., and Chicago at Gao The inquiry
for is large and the sales do not 5000
bushels fat yellow, at Sic. Sales OF Ohio whiskey at
~ 22Gc. Freights unchanged
ALsAsr October 16-6PM
Receipts since yesterday Flour, le 900 bills; corn
1000 bushels; barley 81 900 do. There is but
derate demand for -four and the market favors the
buyer Sales of 1900 bbls. including common brands,
at 81 62h 81 75 straight DO a. 81 rs SASH, and
prime Genesee, at So ~ n SIS rs Wheat Is firm with
q coed milling inquiry. The transactions 1900
bushels at 81 Is for fair Genesee aud No for
common Michigan. Corn is In steady request, with
saes Of 10 600 bushels at COO for mixed Western aud
o2bc. for round yellow Oats are without movement
of Importance, and dull The demand for barley is
active the sales reaching 40 bushels including two
rowed, at Coo, and four-rowed, at SIX a6oHc.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.


The steamship Canada will leave this port at noon to-
day, for Halifax and Liverpool Her mails will close
at hslfpsst 10 O'Clock this morning. The Weekly
Herald printed in French and English for circulation
in Europe, will be published at pine o'clock II will
contain news both by the NAH and Telegraph TO the
latest moment Single copies, sirpencei annual suit
scription four dollars Copies be had In wrappers
ready for mailing