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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11
BURLINGTON HAWK-ETE E.
Awful Casually.

child Of Mr. and Mrs Kitchen--Sarah, six years
old-came to 4 most terrible endon Monday last.
On the day previous, while her mother was enga-
ged in her domestic affairs, Sarah went over to a
neighbours, with some other children about the
age, and before the lady of the house knew it
the children had made Are and had commenced
parching corn. while SO engaged, the clothes of
little Sarah caught fire. The door was thrown open
by the other children and their screams brought
Mr. and Mrs Mccreary to the spot, whose hands
were considerably burnt in attempting extinguish
the flames: She was Immediately taken home and
medical aid procured. But it was of casual avail.
The little sufferer fingered until the next evening
and died about six O'Clock.
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WebsteF's Csuyictpo,, :.

We have read all the evidence Of this trial and
could not come to any other conclusion than did
The Jury. All the evidence on the government
side was consistent with itself, and went TO con-
sict NJ pfisoner; while that ia his defence amount
g 70 little By way Of invalidating the testimony
q the prosecution or OF proving him to be inno-
cent. The details of trial developc dcpravity
on the psrt Of the murderer without parallel
TIE strange method used to conceal the crime is
more horrid, II possible, than the crime itself. II
was thought BY many that the standing Of the accus
ed should have shielded him from the suspicion Of
having committed SO horrid deed. But the hear,
10 the same among all classes, and while mans
position in society does frequently restrain him
from overt acts Of crime it will not always do it,
We see proof of this in the case before u.s. Prof.
Webster held intercourse with the most virtuous
end gifted in our land. To keep up appearances,
end for nothing else, he has sacrificed honor, the
sndeasments Of the social circle, and life it..
self. II this case does not exert SOLITARY inAu-
encs on many Of those who are living beyond their
means, to keep up appearances in society-and
there are many such weak minded men in our land
I'VE know net what will. Honest poverty is bet
Ter than rich rascality.
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Des MOines River.

This beautiful stream has been trimming the pre-.
sent season. number of Flat Boats, laden with
produce, from as high up the Raccoon Forks,
have been started with the hope that they would get
over the dams in safety. The Ottumwa Courier and
Fort Des Moines Gazette both agree that hundreds
Of thousands Of dollars would have been saved the
people Of the Des Moines Valley, If these obstruc.
ton had been removed. We believe it. The last
two seasons have been peculiarly favorable to nav
igation in that stream. Had 1t not been for these
dams, which were authorized, we believe, through
fayoritism by former Legislatures, steam boats of
ordinary size might have navisated even above the
Forks, aud the immense produce Of that fertile re-
gion-in the absence OF a direct eastern route for
market through this point-might have found its
way to st Louis at almost 1.-THE of the expense
which has had to be paid out Of the pockets Of the
producers. The navigation Of such stream ought
to be free and unobstructed. Our own situation in
view of the distractions below us-which we hope
will be removed by another season. inclines US to
sympathise with our Des Moines Valley friends.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11
Telegraphed for the st Louis Republican.

CINCINNATI. April ., 3 Pm
The steamer Cincinnatus arrived from New Or
leans. She had ten cholera deaths in the cabin and
one on deck. One Of her officers Sell from the hur
ricane deck and broke his neck. He resided in
Cincinnati.
WAsHINGroS, April 2. 7 p. NJ.
The Senate nsef for the purpose OF attending the
funeral saiemnities Of the late J. {. Calhoun-the
galleries were crowded, while hundreds were una.
bic TO obtain admttance. At II O'Clock. the menu
bers Of the House, preceded by its officers, entered
the Chamber. The Supreme Court of the United
States, and President Taylor and cabinet then en-
tered.
The President was conducted to a seat on the
right Of the Vice President. The diplomatic corps,
which was largely represented, occupied seats near
the centre Of the Chamber. Numerous officers of
OF the Army and Navy, and many distinguished
strangers, occupied the sofas on the lobby, and at
twenty minutes past twelve, The remains were
brought into the Chamber in charge Of the Commit
tee OF Arrangements, followed by the relatives OF
the deceased. the South Carolina delegates in the
House, and other friends as mourners. The corpse
was placed imme diately in front Of the Vice Presi
dents desk,
AAer the performance Of the funeral service of
the Episcopal Church and the delivery of brief but
beautiful impressive address by the Rev. c. M. But
Ter, Chaplain Of the Senate, from the 18th verse Of
the s2d Psalm ssbut ye shall die like man and fall
like one of the princess the procession formed in
The order previously determined on-Senators Mag.
mum, Clay, Webster, Cass, King and Berrien otici-
steA 40 pau bearers. Inc pTocessioh having peeh
formed, 1t proceeded to the Congressional Burying
Ground, where the remains were deposited to await
their removal to South Carolina. The Senate then
returned to their chamber and adjourned.
CINCISNATI, April >, r. NJ.
The entire Democratic ticket to the Con, ention
is elected in Hamilton county by 200 to 1900 major
lty. 1t was opposed BY an independent ticket COM
posed OF Wings and Democrats. In the city the
Democrats gained three members. The Council
will have majority OF to 4. The returns from
other parts come in slowly. In Montgomery coun-
w. Democrats elected TO the Convention.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11
Professor Hanks.

This gentleman is now in Burlington and rropos-
es to stay here only few weeks. AS an artist, he
comes highly recommended. He will, in day or
two, be able to show specimen of his Portrait
Painting, which will speak for itself Prof. H. re-
sides in Cleveland, Ohio, and from the recommends
atoms he brings have hesitation in introduce
ing him as gentleman in whom the public may
have entire confidence. His studio is in the Barrett
House, where any wishing portraits can find him.
In addition to his qualifications as a painter,
Mr. Hanks is highly recommended as an excellent
teacher of music We are sorry that his stay is to
be brief as to prevent him from teaching class
in music. It will be seen by notice that Mr.
HANKS will deliver Lecture in the Congregation.
al Church on next Sunday evening" on sacfed Music.
AL are invited to attend.
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Death Of Mr. Calhonn,

The great man of the South has gone the way Of
all flesh. His appeared to be mission not to be
guided BY, but to create, public sentiment. This
he did most emphatically in his own state. He was
indeed the nucleus around which clustered all that
was ultra in thought and feeling in behafof south
ern rights and southern institutions. With win.
ming way anda commanding intellect, he has mould
ed the character ofxAis own state, and had he not
been so extreme in his own views as to startle the
propriety of others that surrounded it, he might
have been the idol Of the whole south. His pat,i-
otism was so cramped and crippled BY devotion to
the SOUTH as to merge his love of country into love
for mere section Of it, so that if it deserved the
name of patriotism, il was sectional rather than
tiOnal.
His exit took place at juncture, and while he
was acting part in our country's history, which
will causele sorrow than if he had died at almost
any other time. But he has gone. May all feel
ings Of hostility to the Union be buried with him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Gen. DoDGE, our Senator in Congress, has intro
duced capital Bill in the Senate for clearing out
the Rapids, which we wish could become law just
as it is. tasks for appropriations, in amount the
same as asked for by Major Lee, and as our people
are unanimous in wishing the work already COM
menced to be prosecuted pointed out in Major
Lees Report, and as it is the most effective and
economical way of securing the desired improve.
ment, we hope Gen. D. will urge the adoption of
his proposition and that may receive the sanction
Of both Houses.
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RecsinQ pardon of the MOru,OYiS.

The letter Of Judge Ma SON, which our correspon-
dent furnishes is a real political gem. After keep
ing the stolen Polk Book in conceament and being
otherwise instrumental in showing his zeal against
the Mormons, he now turns round, and asks their
pardon, intmates that he did not mean to hurt them
and to into the lecofoco fold again!
Well, that's cool, isn't itS In is the net set in
the sight of any bird. As neighbor, we like Judge
Mason right well; but in view of such political
epistle as this to the Mormons, we cannot help
claiming, in the language Of another s.Truly Toady
Ism has riz.o
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Look to the Health.

We hope our City Council will take steps to re-
move all causes of disease as speedily possible.
We are glad to see the new City Marshal busy in
cleansing Jefferson street. We hope every street
and alley will be attended to. But above all, we
hope the City Council will see that abundance of
lime is sprinkled throughout Hawk-Eye Creek,
where the bristles and other remains Of ssthe ami
ma' ready to tester and spread their poisonous
efiuvia over the city, as soon as warm weather
abated forthwith.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11
New HAVEN Conn

The Wings give up the election the
Democrats have it all their own way.
No choice in State officers by the people,
but the Democrats carry the Senate and
House certainly. 1t will enable them to
elect their candidate Thos. II. Seymour for
=: ). Senator, in place of George Bald
win, who retires in March, 1851,
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From the Cor. ofthe ST Louis Republican.

WASHINGTON, March 25, 1850.
The speech of Mr. Truman Smith, which he com
menced in the Senate or Thursday and ended on
Saturday, fell with crushing weight on the opposi-
ton, whose whole stock in trade consists in their
charges of prescription and voaton of his pledges,
by Gen. Taylor. 1t will be printed Immediately
and doubtless have wide circulation ii deserves,
In the statistics presented by Mr. Smith, W hich have
been complied with very great care, and upon the
best authority, the following facts appear relative
to the offices in this city.
On the 4th March, lS4s, the day Mr. Polk left the
Presidency, there were in Office
In he state nopa . n.p,ocr,tc yvh;r,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

DARoRRoUs CouNTERFElT.-Wc have been
shown counterfeit ten dollar bill on the Ohio State
Bank which takes the incest discrimination, far
- the plate and signatures concerned to detect
ito spuriousaess. It includes all the branches, and
10 only discoverabie at once by the naked eye, by
it, length. The counterfeit being about an eighth Of
IN inch longer than the genuine. One of these
counterfeits can be seen at Clark's Exchange Of
dec, under franklin Hall.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

PLANK RoAp.-At meeting of Stockholders Of
the Plank Road, on Monday evening last, the Di.
rectors were authorized to employ gentleman from
New York, now engaged there a. Engineer on the
State Work, as Practical Engineer and supernten-
dent on the Burlington and Mount Pleasant Plank
Road. II the services Of this gentleman are OBJ
tanned Immediately, our road will be built in ac-
cordance with the latest improvements, and there
win be no obstacle in the way Of lis being one Of
the best Plank Roads in the country.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11
Whig Prescription.

The sketch of Hon. Truman Smiths speech in
another column is sufficient to show that the at
tempts to characterize the present Administration
as proscrptive in its course false and SANDER
Gus. The best Wings in the country are only sor-
ry that more removals from office have not been
made. We hope soon to see full report Of Mr. SIS
speech.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

WHAT HAVE THE MISSIONARIES DoNE?-A real
New England Christian Thanksgiving was observ
ed by recommendation of the King, in the Sand
witch Islands, on the 3Ist December. Recently
there were large Temperance and Sabbath schooi
celebrations on one Of the Islands, at which the
King took an active and influential part in behalf Of
both. His address to the Sunday Schools was very
good. Thirty years ago the whole nation were
gross heather idolators.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

PUBLIC DoCUMENfs.-The Presidents Message,
with the accompanying documents, has at length
great amount of interesting and statistical mat
ter, to which shall have occasion often to refer.
We are indebted to the Hon. A. C. DODGE, for this
volume.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Coon ByE-GooD RYE.-These sad words are
more familiar than any other. Most of those who
intended to so from this region to California have
taken their Departure The throng Of last year who
turned their faces goldward will probably be trip
led this year. This is literally true as far as this
county is concerned, as the list whichwe shall pub
iish next week will abundantiy show. We wish
them we'll
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11
ST LOUIS ELECTION,

WIG MAJORITIEs.
Kennetts majority over all others, 5s4
{" g Howe, 1911
e &c &c Magellan, 1855
Tracy's minority over all others, 7s5
's Sc 6. Fischer, 1899
6 S " Stamps, Ass
Papin's majority over all others, ,,o4s
g &C Thornton, I,7s5
g McNair, 2,7so
Daugherty's majority over Hyde, 572
6 IS Spaulding, 2,s29
reps majority over all Others, 1880
&c Deegan, 2,469
&c Major, 3,27S
Anoerson>s majority over all Others, 5S7
I" Clover, 1858
S sc Thompson, s,sl4
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956,5sa.7l
Total


AUDITORS OFFICE, Iowa, March &c, 1850.
This is to Certify, That abstracts Of the above a.
mount Of Lands, excepting the School Lands, en-
bracing the names of the purchasers and the des-
cription of each tract separately have been copied
and forwarded from this office TO the several coun-
ties for assessment the present year.
JOSEPH T. FALES, Auditor of State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Death Of Coz. armstrong. The Hon.
Samuel I. Armstrong died very suddenly
at his residence in this city last evening
between 6 and o'clock. Welesrn iron
the Atlas, that he had been in good health
during the day, and was out en- business
in the afternoon, returning home about ..
lie would have been G6 years OF age IN
April next. Governor Armstrong was
one of the Oldest printers in the State and
laid tie foundation Of his liberal fortune
printing editions Of the Bible. lie was
for several years Lieutenant Governor Of
Massachusetts. Within lew wears no
visited Europe. Both in public aud pr
vate life lie was an e>timabIe man. BoS-
ton Tran.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

D@We have dates from Washington City up to
last Monday evening. Mr. Benton had spoken in
favor of Rail Road to San Francisco and as then
giving his notions about the too long put OF ques-
ton Of admitting California. Messrs Clay and
Douglass also made some remarks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Speaking of the trial of DIR. Webster
the New York Journal OF Commerce re-
marks:
If he is found guilty. lis late resPecta-
bic standing in society will avail bin po'h-
irg. ii is bad place fer criminals IN
Massachusetts,. There l. no respect oil
persons, and neither Courts, nor JurIes,
nor Jailors, are accessible TO any corrap'
influence.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

me FIGURING Nia and carding Machine OF Henry
HARRISON and the cardhs Machine Of Lambert Hop
pef' oo'h on Elison creek in the county opposite
TINS place IN Illinois, we're burned down on last
Friday night. They were mile apart, and from
circumstances stated, the Oquawka Spectator think
il was all the work Of an incendiary,
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eros. Auril 1-p. ~

The Hon. JouH G. CALuouS died 1t
his residence OF Capitol Hill. a, 10 min
u'es past O'Clock, Sunday morning.
The last words uttered by Mr. Calhoun
were, II am resting now very easily"
None Of his family, save one son. wa. pre.
sent. Mr. Venable, of North Carolina,
who occupied the next room, was called,
and came in. Mr. Calhoun extended his
hand; his eyes were very bright, and he
was perfectly conscious, but did mol speak.
Mr. Nenable found that he had 10
pulse, and poured ont part Of a glass of
Madeira wine. He raised his head, drank
il, and then sank back upon his pillow.
Mr. Orr and Mr. ID. Wallace, OF S. c., came
III; when the door closed, Mr. Calhoun
turned hi< eyes in that direction and was
perfectly conscious of every thing that pa.-
sed. He squeezed his sons hand convaI-
sivel.; bis lips moved, and his eyes were
very expressive. His voice could not ts
heard, and when one leaned over him, as
il 10 listen, he moved his bead, as ii 10 .ay,
! Cannot speak. His brestl,ing was very
hard until five minutes before his death;
one Land res.ed upon his breast; he raised
the other and placed il once or twice upon
his bead probably tie last rush Of blood
lained him. When the breath lelt the
body, it was like a long-drawn Sigh; II
was the last, and all was over. lie died
as easy as infant. and was perfectly con-
seious until the last spark Of life had fed.
His funeral will take place on Tuesday.
The body will be placed in metallic coffin
and deposited in vault in the Corgre,-
sional burying ground, where two Of bis
children are buried, and remain there TN.
til the wishes Of Mrs Calhoun are known.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Capt. Orrn Smiths beautiful new boat the Min
nesota passed up few days since. She runs 10
the Falls of st Anthony in connection with the Bon
Accord.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

The Wing Congressional Convention for the First
District in Iowa will be held al Ottumwa, on the
10th Of May. The same day on which the State and
I'd Congressional Conventions meet at Iowa City.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

New SToRE.-Messrs THORN and McOwES, have
just opened new Store in the building formerly
occupied BY Major Remey, on Main Street. This
is destined to be of our best business Streets
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Majority OF Democrats 800
On the 10th January, 1850, after Gen. Taylor had
been in office ten months, during which nearly all
the removals were made which have been made,
and about which this cry Of prescription was rails
ed, the account stood thus:
In the state Denartmeut. Ii democrats LIZ tyhin.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11
The following is the letter referred to:

ShECKCk, Feb. goth, 1850.
"DEAR SlR:-The accompanying letter was writ
ten by Mr. Babhitt upon the supposition that should
90 to Kanesvile. Being prevented from making
this journey by other engagements. forward the
letter of Mr. Babbt, in the hope that it will be of
some service to the gentlemen who make the Jour-
ney. is not desirable to do any thing more than
prove the full TRUTH If this will give Mr. Miller his
seat, l am perfectly willing he should have it. But
if has been strongly intimated there were suf-
fcient number Of illegal votes cast at Kanesvlls
and by persons going from Kanesville to Dallas, to
change the majorities and give the seat to Thomp-
son, he ought to keep it. hope you will follow
Mr. Babbitt's recommendation and send DELEGATES to
me nomindfire conventions merit spring. l suppose
the convention 70 nominate member OF Congress
will be held at Fairfield and that to nominate Gov
ernor will be held at Iowa city.
sd mistaken policy has been pursued by some OF
our democrats, to which have always been oppo-
sed. and which think they will he willing to de-
part from NOW. am also under the belief that
your people have been equally at fault. hope
mutual conviction of error will bring about mu-
tual forgetfness Of the past and change conduct
for the future am satisfied it Will be for the be st
interest Of both you and ourselves, that all nssun-
derStandngs SHOULD cease, and all friends Of demo.
cratic measures should hereafter &C. in concert.
gerry imporanf step iotcards such result, ,could be
erected by the appointment Of delegates above alluded
to. became satisfied when was in kanesy lille
last TALL, that many erroneous notions had been n,-
bibed by our friends in this section in regard the
MORMON POPULATION our western frontier
These have given rise to misunIlers landings to
which, 1t is unnecessary now to allude. l HOPE
THEY WILL NOT BE KNOWN HEREAFTER. I do not
wish to hold out the idea that the democratic parrv
will feel disposed to do any thing than meas
ure out strict justice to your people. But you are
entitled to justice, and hope you will receive it.
desire to see the people of the western frontier
placed upon the same footing with all other
be exerted to that end.
Yours, CHARLES MASON.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

BosroS, April 4-6 P. NJ.
Powerful efforts are being made TO get
Nebster's sentence committed to impris-
onment for life.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

eHoLEaA IN NEW ORLEANs.-During the week
ehoaag March 70, one hundred and forty nine bu-
f'ais OF Cholera pat~nts are reported to have taken
place IN six cemeteries in New Orleans.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Mr. Hogue, an old and respectable citizen of Nor
mouth, committed suicide Friday last in a fit Of
insanity, By cutting his throat. He was about Is
years old.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

The new DR. Franklin No. :, is splendid boat
Her officers are well known and we shall be at fault,
il she is not general favorite.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

Mr. Haskell, Superintendent of the Iowa State
Penientiary, died at Fort Madison, last Saturday
night!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-04-11

G-Mr L. HOWE, has been elected superintend-
ent OF the Atlantic, Lake ara Mississippi Tele-
graph Line.