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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
Dreadful CONFEDERATION.
CINCINNATI, April Z

CINCINNATI, April 24-3 p. NJ.
This morning the steamer Belle, on her way down
the Ohio, when one mile below Warsaw, KY, caught
fire and was almost wholly consumed, with every
thing on board. All efforts to check the flames
proved unavailing. She had, when she left Cincin-
natl, about 400 persons on board, including emf
grants for California, about 100 of when are sup
posed to have been either drowned or burned TO
death. So sudden and overwhelming was the rush
OF The dames that escape seemed entirely impossi-
BILE. The officers and crew saved their lives by
jumping overheard. The scene is described as hav-
ing been the most agonizing ever witnessed. There
were on board two California companies and about
forty families. -.5
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BOsroE. April 26. 4 p, NJ

BOSTON, April 70, P NJ.
The excitement at Saco caused by finding the
body Of a female, apparently 20 years Of age, and
supposed to be the remains of Miss Mary Bean. in
creases. II will be remembered that a body was
found in culvert or drain which crosses Storer
street, near Elm, On Saturday afternoon last. A
round the neck OF the body, which was somew hat
decayed and eaten by rats, found small rope,
attached to plank about feet long, which had
evidently been used in the first place for conveying
the body into the drain, afterwards for drawing ii
bene ath the waist into the cuvert. A jury Of in
quest was summoned.
Their investigation led TO the arrest of James w.
Smith, person who has doubtful reputation
kind of quack pr acttioner of dcne on the charge
of having been in strumental in procuring abortion
which resulted in the death of the female whose
body was discovered. Smith had hearing to-day,
and the evidence against him was very strong, par.
ticularly that OF Mr. Long. He was committed, 10
await his trial the charge Of causing the death
OF the girl. His counsel did not even attempt TO
make any defence or explanation.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
New MExIco-The Washington cor.

New MExIco-The Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Commercial
says that recent intelligence received from
New Mexico, goes to show that the peo-
pie are about 10 take measures to form a
State Government, and to Incorporate into
their Constitution an "erpress prohibition
Of slarsry." This is another proof Of the
wise foresight Of General Taylor, and the
Justice of his recommendation to have no
Territorial Government for New Mexico,
but to lei her come into the unionas aState.
II is to avoid this, that Mr. Foote aud his
Committee in the U. S. Senate are so anx-
iouS to establisha Territorial Government,
that slave holders may get in there, so that
in year or two New Mexico will ask
admission into the Union as Slave State.
Again we call upon the House Of Repre-
sentative to stand firm by Freedom defeat
The Scheme Of the Senate, and rally Nth
serried ranks around the platform of Gene
raj Taylor. Do SO, and New Mexico
,riW be free,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

ELDER HYDE WAo.-The following anecdote
exhibits new way to elevate the legal rofession
as well as some thing else.-We copy from the
Guardian
"When Judge Kinney was at Kanesville, he ad-
n.itted Mr. Orson Hyde, Editor OF the Guardian,
as an Attorney and Counsellor at law, to practice
in the several courts of Iowa. Hon. ID. +. Miller.
soon after meeting him said: Elder Hyde, intend
to report you to the Council at the Salt Lake for
the Scriptures say: 'Woe unto you lawyers:" 10
which the Elder replied; 81 thought would join
the profes Sion knowing it to be under divine
sure and raise 1t, if possible to an elevation above
the woe, and contribute TO its numbers that we
might be strong and respectable enough to piead
successfully onr own cause"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
INHALATION.

Rev. Daniel Lane, after probation Of more than
six years, in wheh-se has been found faithful, was
installed Pastor of Church of Christ in Eeosau-
qua, April Is. 1850. The sermon was preached by
- II. Adams, a Sssmiaston, from Pot. L: 9.
Installing prayer " aSv. E. Ripley, Prof. in Iowa
College; Charge to the Pastor by Rev. B. A. spauld.
ing Of Ottumwa; Right hand Of fellowship by Rev.
w. A. Thompson OF Fairfield; Charge TO the peo-
pie By Rev. j A. Reed, agent NJ the Home Mission
AIRY Society for Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
A Benefit.

A Grand Musical Entertainment will be given BY
the Amateurs ofthis city on " edne sdsy eveninethe
Sth, for the Benefit Of Master Frederick Hop pc, a
lad Of fourteen years old who is perfect prodigy in
Music, and being very poor his friends getting
up this concert to provide him with means to pur-
sue tho study and practi ce of Music. On this oc-
casion he will take sconspicuous part. The hui
man mind can judge, the talents exhibited by this
lad, cultivated will fully equal il not ecpseHenri
serz or DeMeyer. The particulars viii be given
next wsek-andt is sincerely hoped that there will
be a full attendance. @s4 -4 X.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
Help me, Csssius, or I sink.

The Gazette OF yesterday calls Justify its par
~ to rally It uses arguments t. bring this about
which are truly loco focoish. To make formal or
heightened reply to them would be III insult 10 the
intelligence Of the people. They know that even
in IS4s, more money was expended by the loco foco
party in Carrying their election schemes in this
State, than BY the Wings. They know that the only
reason any Wings have declined insisting upon the
"iimot Proviso, has been in cases where il was
not needed and that only BY way OF compromise to
save the Union from anarchy. Is it honorable to
twit them under such circumstances2 They know
that the I'D valorem tariff and the Sub Treasury have
not been bessings. They are cheats, and the very
laws which created them have to be violated and
have been violated, thus producing national immor-
allty. They know that the contrast between WING
and loco foco rule is greatly in favor Of the former
aud that the present Viii, nstration, brief az
II has been, is not "feebie and weak" but wise,
energetic and influential for good to the nation.
President TAYLOR is no pulling demagogue, but
every inch man, capable alike for every exigency
either in the field the chair Of state. and always
willing to take the responsibility Of his acts upon
himself. Time will show that his recomme dation
for the admission Of New Mexico was the wisest
80 fANPoeSN.# ms suWAuieHduon IL NOT
cnargeanie with fraud, blunder or peculation-it
mas been all on the other side, and the wings are
proving II every day. Such catch words as svio,a.
'eo Piedses," :sroseriptipn," ssincapacity,n sim
oecihty'' have been the ..raw head and bloody
oones''' which have been SO long used By the Ga
zette, as to cease to even the children in onr
streets. All these things the people know, and i,
the recommendations of the Gs1ettc are 10 he fol.
lowed and these obsolete texts are to be used
again, even its own admirers will declare that n.
have heard the sermons before, and insist upon
something new and truthful.
All we have to say to the Wings is-they are now
iorewarned as to some Of the issues that have beer
determined upon BY their opponen,s--let them b
iorearmed. We have no more room for remark
this week. sEFEs& &
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

7enneessenns.-T steamer Paris ar
rived yesterday from the Ohio river with
nearly three hundred passengers on board
among whom were one hundred ond
fire 7ennesseeans, little and big, destined
for Churehville, Iowa ~ They were
taken Oh board Of the Paris at Paducah,
and are emigra,ing from the mountains Of
east Tennessee. The P. also brought
around between 80 and 80 Pennsylvani.
ans, destined for the same section
missouri Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
From the St Joseph Adventure.

Emigrafion.-The whole country seems
TO be in commo,ion, ali thinking and talk
ing O! California, and great many are on
their way there. The number of emf
grants that have arrived here this spring
exceed that OF last year, Of this date. The
whole number OF those, now here and Ina, e
been here are variously estimated al from
six to eight thousand persons; the arri-
walls, by every steam boa, and daily over
land, are increasing the number rapidly.
They are generally in good health and
spirits and appear to be men we'll able 10
accomplish the journey, and to dig the
gold after they reach California.
Several companies have already left
and are now on their journey some have
gone up on the east side of the Missouri
river 10 cross at Table Creek, or al the
mouth Of the Platte, and others have taken
what grain they supposed sufficient t.
feed their stock until they can obtain grass
upon the prairies, have taken final leave
OF the settlements and are at this lime
hundreds Of miles distant, on the plains
towards the land of promise.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
Services q. the Cenxreg a,ispaI Church,

The exercises at the Congregational Church on
next Sabbath cannot be otherwise than deeply in
terssting. Quite q number will then for the first
time publicly profess their attachment to Christ and
be initiated into the Church. Such sight is al
ways impressive and interesting. President BLAs-
cHARD Of Galesburg, it is expected, will assist Mr.
sALTER in the exercises. It is also expected that
he will preach ON Friday and Saturday evenings Of
this week.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

Mr. John Wilson, who went across the plains fr ON
this place to California about year ago. returned
home this week, in good health. He came by the
Isthmus, and says that his travelling expenses were
about $500. He reports that his brother, Robert
Wilson, and Mr. Henshaw, who went out in the same
company, have been sick nearly all the time since
they arrived in California and were calculating to
return home as soon as they could make arrange
ments to CONFETTI Madison Statesman.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

NTHE WHO COUNTY MEETING will be held on
Saturday next at two O'Clock in the Court Room
We hope the Wings will turn out on the occasion.
II all are punc.ual, the business can be completed
in one hour. Remember at two O'Clock, in the
Court Room.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
WHO CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION,


WING COUNTY CONvENTlON-lTH MAY.
We are Authorized BY Mr. RicHARD WAIT. the only res
idsnt member Of the Wing County Committes, to call
meeting ofthe Wings Of Des Moines County 10 convene
Ia this City on Saturday. the fourth day Of May next for
ths purpose ofchoosng Delegates represent this County
in The State and Congressional conventions 10 be held at
iowa City the 18th of the same month;-tc appoint
CouMty attend TO such other business
% may come before them.
The whsa in tho several Townships should be fully
Sesentsd Each township according 10 former Practice
will bs entitled to ten delesa
As Of the most important elections ever held in
iowa. 10 TO take place the FIRST Monday in August next.
hope that the wings the several townships will meet
together In the way pointed in previous numbers Of
the Hawk Eye for the purpose OF appointing DeeEstes to
the County Convention, and TINS complete
sanixAiion OF tho party.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
The number OF emigrants to Caifor MIA from This

The number OF emigrants to California from this
one county alone the present season, amounts to
four hundred 1ad one, without counting the women
and children. We have the names of these, but
think it unnecessary to publish them at present.
According to this ratio, instead Of three thousand
at least ten thousand must have left our State.--
Their places will, however, be more than filled by
at least fifty thousand, who will immigra,e to Iowa
during the present year.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

Although our friend HALL assures us that he was
not the author Of the article signed in the Gazette
Of last week, cannot help thinking he must have
had something to do with the ..yery funny. one in
that Of yesterday II is his style, precisely. There
are already 50 many ssfunny' things in our paper
about this adair, and they al seem to us to be 90
ssfunny,' that We fear il we shoulA add any thing
more, some Of our readers might nasA ssAoopipe >,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
NEW ORLEANS, April ~.

.- New ORLEANS, April "a.
Our municipal election came Off yesterday, and
resulted in the choice Of A. d. Crossman, ndepen-
dent Whig, for Mayor-the present incumbent. He
has 700 majority in the Second Municipality over
Joshua Baldwin, ~ Wing. There is general DEM
ocratic gain. -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
SAVANNAH, Georgia, April Is.

SAVANNAH, Georgia, April %.
The largest FIRE that has occurred for many years,
broke out at 1 O'Clock this morning; whole block,
about thirty buildings, principally frames, occupied
as retail stores, was destroyed Loss 100000. One
accidentally shot, but no: MORALLY injured
No lives lost.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

We regret to learn that the wound received in lunga
~, BY one ofGov. Ujhazy's sons, and which has
been properly healed, gives him considerable neonvsn
snce in consequence Of having hurt ahesh while
hunting expedition, on Tuesday last.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

APRoros.-The noble Jenny Lind was offered
thirty thousand pounds to sing at the Imperial Con
certs at the Court Of Russia. Her significant ne
ga,ive to the offer was, "Hungary." Here genius
trumphed. Bravo, Nightingale.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

ALFRED CLARKE is determined not to be behind
hand in furnishing goods for the public. His store
is well filled with seasonable goods see adv ertse-
ments.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

The communication headed GA Beneft' propo-
SEES Concert in behalf Of young Hoeppe,a German
youth whose musical perfor FINANCES have astonished
all who have heard him. Aside from the laudabe lie
object of devotng the proceeds Of the sale Of tick
cts to his benefit the performances themselves will
amply compensate all who may attend the Concert.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

LOOK OUT FOR YOUR DoGs.-We are requested
by the city Marshal to say that he will commence
collecting the Dog tax on Monday next. All these
dogs whose taxes are not paid imme dately will be
subject to indiscrlminate slaughter. There will be
no Communication OF this sentence.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

Among the emigrants who have arrived ct Coun-
Gil Bluffs, we find the following names in the Guar
dian:
From lora-James Blake, Augustus Jones, Jr.,
H c Ross, S. p. Wo0dman.
From Winois-Dr James Cameron, Notware.
DR. John Grim. Samuel Ewing. Reuben Lemain, NJ
w Robinson, JAMES H Breesc. George w Hodgins,
Charles p McNamara, G w Gale, S B Shunway, E
H King, w G Ferris, Samuel Swift, Be nj Despair,
BENZ Despair, Jr., w Aingham, d D Cotton, w b
skinner, Sebastian Adams. G w Bell, Thos G Rich.
mond, John Smith, Harrison Presson.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
lows College.

We had the pleasure Of listening to the eloquent
discourse Of Professor RIPLEY on last Sabbath
morning, in behalf OF this infant institution. His
theme Of acknowledge is power,, was powerfully
enforced and happily illustrated. The necessity Of
Thorough education to prepare our youth for sta
tions OF usefulness and responsibility in all the in.
huential departments of Church and State, was
clearly established. To accomplish this to some
extent, in this region, the Iowa College has been
founded. Its success, thus far, is highly saiisfac-
tory to its friends. The College Proper will 10 in.
10 operation in the fall. Eight promising young
men are already numbered for the Freshman class.
The Trustees have thus far. by an economical use
O. their means, been enabled to make the Instu-
ton support itself. The only debt incurred has
been in the attainment of an addition 10 their beau
tifal College grounds, the purchase Of which SEEM
ed absolutely necessary, to carry out their plan.-
Another Professor will be needed the Autumn, and
We hope that ample means will not be wanting
to ensure the Continued usefulness Of the College.
All who sympathise with Congregationalists and
New school Presbytcrians should foster and render
70 il all necessary aid. We consider its founders
have been very Fortunate In the selection Of able
and talented > man as Professor Ripley to conduct
ito literary department. The College 10 delightful
II situated on an eminence in the beautiful town
Of Davenport, lows, and for miles overiooks the
Mississippi and an extensive scope OF country in
Illinois. No pretter site could have been selected
for such an Institution.
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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
From the Frontier Guardian.
0StraininQ Mt a Gnat.s

We are unable TO discover the object
which Mr. Thompson's Counsel had in try
ing TO prove that some who voted in the
Kanesville precinct at the August election
Of l84S, resided north or south Of any
county lines run subsequently, to the time
Of their voting.
BY an act Of the Legislature, approved
February "a, l847, the entire country
embraced within the limits of what is cal
led Pottawatamie Purchase, on the waters
of the Missouri River in this State, was
called Pottawatamie County, extending
from the Northern line Of the State
Of Missouri, Northward to the Big
Sioux" the northern line Of the State
Of Iowa. The provisions Of an act approx
ed Feb. II, l843, flour years previous }
Sec. IL, had never been carried into el-
feet: and the voters here in 1913, voted in
good faith, and under color OF law, to say
the least Of it: and inasmucll as no special
county lines were then run, the citizens
felt that they were not particularly re-
siricted by any geographical lines, so long
as they KEEP. within the limits of the Pot
tawatamie purchase. They considered,
and that justly, in our view that it matter
ed not in what particular section they vo-
ted SO long as they were in the Po,tawa-
tamie purchase, or any other portion of
the first Congressional district most con-
venient for them. @@%5 s.
BY another act Of the Legislature ap-
proved Feb. %, lS47; an act to divide
the State into two Congressional districts,
all that country lying South of line from
the Northwest corner OF Polk County,
running west to the Missouri River, is
included in the first Congressional district;
and what injustice could Mr. Thompson
suffer in consequence Of the legal voters
casting their votes at any election precinct
in the said district? Ii it were county
election only, then it would be right to
contine the votes within the limits thereof.
Ii the Kanesville precinct was organ
lied by the commissioners Of Monroe
County, by wha. law could the Clerk of
their Court reject the poll book returned
from that said precinct? Ans: By the
same law that man refuses TO cash his
own paper. He chose to sacrifice his
honor rather than the interests Of his par
ty. But unfortunately, by that act, he
sacrificed both.
The Ksnesvil!s precinct was under
stood to lie west of Monroe County at the
time of its organization. and believed 10 be
west of i, by both wings and democrats at
the time of the election. None then ex-
pressed neither entertained any doubts Of
it. Consequently, all voted in good faith;
and we cannot think that Congress is going
to split hairs over this question to deprive
honest men of their right to the ballot box.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

Lows YOU'VE DREAM."-A lad
named Ward, aged II years, has eloped
with and married woman of 40, who
lived in Doctors family in New Haven.
The poor boy had not been accustomed to
female society,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
Nrw oyyr.,s. AnriI os

NEW ORLEANS, April rs.
Late advices from Florida announce that Billy
Bowlegs, the Indian chief, had finally come to the
conclusion not TO emigrate.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

LOVING Your ExEMIEs.-We see among the list
Of receipts for subscriptions to the Frontier Guar
dian, the Mormon paper, the following ~. c. Hall,
ESQ.,, Of Burlington, Iowa, 81.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

The Telegraph, as usual, is out Of order. The
wires were down again at the crossing between
Warsaw and Churchville. Such disas ters will con-
Gane until arermancnf crossing is msde At Keokuk
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

we are indebted to Mr. Peasley for : large pack:
age OF California, New Grenada and New Orleans
papers, for which he has already received oul
thanks. @<t $50 Ea%
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

The Mississippi has been on heavy "rise'' dur
ing the past two weeks, and If ii continues getting
sshigh" we shall be obliged to commend it to the
custody ofthe Temperance folks. tits already over
its banks on the Illinois side opposite this place,
and the bottom is pretty well covered with water.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

SYMrArHy.-t is said that the liberal people of
Boston have made up subscription for the desti-
tute family of DR. Webster which has already reach
ed $40 900, and the widow of DR. Parkman heads the
list with $500 This is kind and considerate, and
whatever may be the final fate of DR. Webster it will
be consong to him to know that his sins have not
been visited upon his unhappy family.-[New Ha-
ven Palladium. 8"# t@" - "a .
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02

The Baltimore Sun Of the nth says:
We learn from the Washington Union that Ladis-
laus Ujhszy, late Governor of Comorn, with his la.
dy, two daughters and three sons, Maj. Beranyi,
anc Capt. Remyni, and Capt. Gonsauthz, left New
York the 18th inst. for Iowa. to select land for
their settlement, and for such OF their brave COM
patriots may join them. They have taken the
right steps to become citizens Of the Great Ameri
can republic. .m.
New York papers, he says:
aTo these shores was driven by tyranny; to
the fields Of the West am now borne by the de-
sire OF winning from Mother Earth what is so nee
essary to the American Republic, free and inde-
pendent eristence." I'D ~ ~ 4 y
During call upon Miss Jagelo, at the Irving
House, on Sunday evening, purse Of $500 was
raised in the establishment and presented to the
Governor as he was leaving.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-02
Return Of Mr. Pcasley.


F. ]. C. PEA,LEr, Esq, returned from califor-
mia to this place ON Friday last. He came, a. he
went, across the lsshmus, and was absent from
Burlington only little over four months. His des-
cription Of the actual state of things in California
is far from inducing any one to make q long stay
in that country. None think Of making il perma-
nent abode. The sickness and toll incident to q
miners life renders the business very undesirable,
and far from being really remunerat,ng. He visited
Sacramento City and large portion Of the mining
region. Mr. Brooks, his partner, and men, will
continue in the mines this season, when they will
probably return in the fall. We content oursell
with this bare alusion to his safe arrival with the
hspc that, after he gets over the aigues Of his jour
ney, he will consent to give his friends and our
readers generally, an account Of his impressions
anc the sights he saw. He brings with him quite
q number Of valuable curiosities. -&4f ~ tf@