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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
For the Burlington Ilawk-Eye,

For the Burlington Hawk. Eye.
Times amt now as they used to was.-Honler.
WHAT'S der matter now? der peoples come.
| Snake story.
The first time shot him I missed him, and the
second time hit him just where I missed him the
"'s' time. Dennis O'Fagan.
Who struck Billy Thompson 7-Parody.
What! vote for the Mormon candidate,
| Law sakes what would my poor Paul have said to
| 'hs'! Mrs harrington.
Mr. EpIToR-Thc end Of all things has been de 5
paired Of for some years and the theory Abandoned
but somehow a formidable body of AHUcritcs Of the
tribe Of Dan, have made a decided impression in
| the First Congressional District Of the State Of
Iowa; and High Henry, by majority of some $50.
has sanctioned the doctrine. II is a question of
| some importance now, while the market is flush of
| Miller poll books, and their separate market value
of course diminis he'd, how many would il take at
this crisis to buy Old Simon1 Another stion is
to some extent agitating the community. Is that
breeehes pocket or even those saddle bags, of sui-
repositories.
Now, Mr. Editor, there is mistake that some
thing has happened in these diegns 1t is true that
almost every body in this township, is very well
satisfied with it, and among the number who on last
Tuesday put their opinion paper about it, one
hundred and eighty "sroke right out in meeting''
and said "Miller,'' while ony thirty-fre kicked a.
gains it, Yet for all that, am told that some few
about Mt Pleasant tand one especially don't like it.
Now think they must be hard to please, and it
only confirms me in the opinion always entertain
ed, that justice was just what they didn't rant.
have heard heap said lately about bad money,
and that it could be so easily detected and believe
il. Well, we've got one BILL in High Henry, that
surely ain: counterfeit IL it was, it couldn't he so
easily passed Do you think it will be safe remit
lance for the head of Salt River? 1t can sent by
private haud, as there is a heavy emigration that
way.
Now, sir, want to own up the grain, and con-
fess that didn't just hit the mark in suggesting
that the Free Sellers and Democrats would always
unite. At this election majority of them voted
for Miller. Honor to whom honor is due.
There is something in the result of this election
that is peculiarly gratifying, and that is, the
sure that Is SO justly administered to intrigue and
political rascahty. Never has there been perpetra-
ted more dangerous, daring, reckless, outrage
upon the ballot box, than that by which Mr. Miller
deprived Of his certificate of electon, and new
er has more decided, sca,hing, whitening retuke
been uttered than by the freemen OF this district at
the polls. Den'agosues and corrupt politicians may
we'll tremblc, and some do, aye and writhe in mem
tai agony in view of the position they occupy. They
have had their day. Their time has past, and others
may take warning from their mishaps and learn to
avoid their besetting sins. N.Y..
Salem, Sept 2sth, 1850.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

We learn with pleasure, that new line OF telc-
graph is to be constructed leading from Cincinnati
direct to st Louis. 1t is to be built by ndepen-
dent company under Morse's patent, and the con-
struction, with two wires. will cost $500 per mile
II is already built to within hundred miles of
St Louis. Mr. Lee, the agent of the company is
now in st Louis asking the aid of its citizens in the
completion of the enterprise. The line, when com
pleted, WILL we hope, be the means Of inspiring
spirit of competition, that will lead to the improve
ment of the O'Reiily line, and to greater prompt
ness and facility in the communication Of tele-
graphic news.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

DAVID "iLMoT.-lhis great free soier has cot
into trouble at home, while his followers are get
ting INTO trouble elsewhere. A locofoco conven-
ton to nominate candidate for Congress in his
district, lately met at Towanda, Penn. Two sets
OF delegates appeared from some Of the countless
one set instructed to vote for Wilmot and the 9TH
Ct against him. The result was that there was
sa"' Two conventions were held and two nomina-
uohs made. The free sellers nominated Wiimot.
Inc o'hef party nominated James Lowrie, an ultra
"uhkef' and an Incorporating opponent of Will
mot.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
Office Seeking nj Washi N yion.

The rush of applicants for Office at Washington,
since the passage OF the California and Territorial
bills, is said to battle all description Gen. Wilson
Of New Hampshire is spoken Of for some prominent
Office in California, either District Attorney Sur.
veyor General. Mr. Morehead, of Kentucky, is also
named for some office there. Brigham Young, it is
said, will be Governor Of Utah, and VIM S. Allen,
of st. Louis, Secretary. Hugh N. Smith, of New
Mexico late delegate from that Territory, is named
for Governor Of the same-the contest for Secreta-
ryis warmly contested between J. H. Clay Mudd
and Mr. Anderson of Georgia.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

!'H DENTON AND THE YANKEEs.-Mr Benton. in
MS late speech in the Senate, on the subjec, of pur
chasing book Of Statistics in relation to the com
merce Of Eastern nations, makes the following ma
at the Yankees.
81 have read what Edmund Burke said Of Them
in the last century, and the black emperor If H,r,
Christophe, in this. Both seem to be equally i'm.
pressed with the energy of our merchants, but en-
pressed by Christophe with most energy. He said,
"hang up bag OF coffee in hell, Yankee ,vonla o.
and bring It down without being singed.,, This is
an illustration Of what enterprise Americans nos
sess.n rvs
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
Major Richard SON. of Illinois.

This gentleman, who is candidate for re-eiec-
ton to Congress from the Quincy district, in I,-
nois, in the early part Of the session got up
an inquisitoral committee 10 find matter of accusa-
ton against ex-Secretary Ewing. After spending
several weeks at his work, with committee com.
posed of q majority Of men hostile to Mr. Ewing,
Mr. Richardson made report, concluding with res
olutions strongly condemning the conduct OF the
ex-Secretary.
After debating the matter for several days, anil
after hearing the closing speech from Maj. Richard
son, the House refused to sustain him in his char
ges against Mr. Ewing. and refused to pass his res
olutlons. Instead of affirming the charges, the
House, composed vi majority Of locofocos, refus-
Ell to do so, and by vote Of e4to 50, passed sub
stitute for Richardson's resolutions, and laid the
whole subject on the table. Thus the Majors l.bor
OF months goes for nothing.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

The submarine telegraph between Calais and Do
yer has been broken already. The wire gave way
through the chafing of rock, within about two
hundred yards of the French shore. Arrangements
are being made for relaying the wire on an improv-
ed principle.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

Mr. Edmund Burke, formerly Of the Patent Office,
and late one of the Editors of the Union, has pur-
chased the establishment in conjunction with Mr.
Everton, one OF the present editors. Mr. Richie
has paid of the mortgages on his property at Rich
mond, with the peoples money, and retires with
fortune of something less than half million. accu.
mulated in less than five years. So much for hav-
ing q friend at court.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

IMPORTANT CoRRECTIoN.-The Charleston Mer-
curry publishes a note from the notorious Rhett,
correcting the report Of speech he lately delivered
in South Carolina. He was represented as saying,
IN substance, sWe must secede, South Carolina ,viu
lead ct-Georgia will go with her, &C., What he
said was, "Georgia wW lead OF, South Carolina will
60 with her," &c.
The errafum touches the gist OF the whole matter.
But Georgia ,vont lead OFF, and South Carolina wont
have to follow.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

IL The Washington Republic warns the blind
worshippers Of Jenny Lind, by the following squib
about EllsieI, the ddnseuse:
6 When the young men Of neighboring city I'M
scd the horses attached to Esiers carriage,
and drew her through the streets, she expressed
her gratitude by saying you are too kind; you fill
my heart with emotion, shall remember you for
Iona cdrs:o
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

Prices REpUcED-E1sct Of Competition.-Both
lines OF keokuk packets-the new and the old
are now carrying passengers from st Louis to Ke-
oknk, for the moderate compensation Of one dollar
per head. This is certainly cheap and will no doubt
have the effect to increase the amount Of travel
very consider. bly,. Three meals, comfortable
birth, and two hundred miles transportation, all
for one dollar is certainly dog cheap.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

Washington Cores pondsnee Of the Louisville Courier
Mr. FILLMORE IN FAVOR OF WESTERN
lMPRovEMENr..-As severe struggle was
made in the House, this morning, TO re-
consider the vote by which the Illinois
Central Railroad Bill was passed last
evening but it failed by nine majority.-
Col. Marshall took deep interest in the
consideration, desiring to offer an amend
men, tacking on an appropriation Of lands
for the construction OF the New Albany,
Mt. Carmel and Alton Railroad and
through his exertions, the majority OF
twenty-six by which the bill was passed
was reduced to nine against the motion to
reconsider. This munificent grant is
now ont Of harms way, and will be
promptly signed by the President. as he is
enthusiastically in favor of all Internal
improvements of IA national character like
the one just passed the House. l donb,
whether there is a statesman in the West
or Northwest, that would 60 farther to de-
ve'op the resources and advance the gem
eral welfare Of the entire Valley of the
Mississippi, by all constitutional means in
his power, than would Mr. Fillmore
And so far as ali works Of Internal I'm
provements are concerned. whether con-
si<,ing Of the construction Of railroads and
canals, or in improving the navigation of
our rivers and harbors, there is no truer
friend to be found TO the whole West and
Southwestern region of the Union, than
the President will show himself 10 lie.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
Special C0ngre ssionul EIectiou.

The special election in the first district on the
slth uIt., has resulted in the choice of D. F. Mil
LEH, by large majority. The following embraces
the Latest news that we have received. In some Of
the counties the majorities are reported. In Hen
ry and Lee, we give the maorities from the official
returns:
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
Appanooce. {tie)

II The Southern disorganzers as well as the
Northern fanatics, are determined that the coun-
try shall not have rest. The free soil organs CIV
out for reorganization Of their party at the north,
TO asiate the question Of slavery; and Gov Towns
OF Georgia, issues his proclamation for holding a
at Milledgevile on the 10th of p.cen-
'er' 10 take steps t" dissolve the Union. The cleo
ton Of delegates takes place on the 25th of Novem
Der.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
Information Wanted,

Mrs. Partington is anxious to obtain sssponsors'
to the following queries:
Whether Mason X Dixon's Hne was line Of stage
coaches or steam packets?
Whether the Ponder Magdsinc contains any good
reading on the subject Of LADIES' dresses?
Were the liberty Poles, which were recently cut
to pieces in Paris, the last OF that noble race?
Is the United states Mint any better for juleps
than common mint?
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

The House of Representatives on the 18th ult.,
appropriated over S20o,000000 worth OF public
lands, and the President has ordered the suspen-
sion Of all land sales on the entire route of the Chi
cago and Mobile railroad, for 25 miles each side
Of the road. The public lands are going--and IT is
of but little consequence to note the way they 60.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

FATHER MATTHE v.-This great apostle of tenn
perance is now IN st Louis, the guest of the Arch
bishop. He has already administered the pledge to
over four hundred persons. He preached in the
Cathedral at O'Clock on Sunday last, and after
wards administered the pledge. In the evening, at
four O'Clock, he preached at st Mchaers Church.
in North St'Lsuis.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
Steamboat Explosion.

The steamboat FINANcIER exploded on Tuesday
morning at near Fulton, Illinois, killing the pi-
lot and engineer, and scalding six other persons.
The body Of Mr. King, the pilot. was brought down
on the same day for lnterment at this place. Mr.
King was young man and his parents reside here.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

Great fortunes have been made in this
country by the use Of Spinning Jennys-
Barnum is now trying to see what he can
make with singing Jenny.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

- We learn from the Lexington Observer that
the remains OF the lamented Bishop Bascom are to
be taken to Lexington for interment. Bishop An
drews is to deliver funeral sermon on the deceas-
ed at Brook street church on Sunday next.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
BURLINGTON HAW k-EYE.

Was buried in the Chapel of St Peters, England, in the
Tower, the 3O,h September 1914, Talbot Edwards,
keeper Of the Regaa when the ruian Blood made the
desperate attempt to steal the and other
of majesty. In the church chapel ofSt Peters, in
the Tower that good and conscientious John Fisher Bsh
op of Rochester, beheaded the cd of June, 1885,
buried In front Of the atar the beauteous Anne
Boleyn and the guilty Caharine Howard, two Inflated
wives ofIIeuy VIII Here also, rests. amid the atsnt.
ed group the corpse of the venerable and limo
Margaret Countess of Salisbury the last of the entire
blood Of the royal line of Pantaeenet. Cromwell too,
that mighty pillar Of the state whom Wolsey raised from
the FORGE and placed in the road to honor and to great
whom Henry made his the suppression
of papal and in the dissolution of religions
houses; whom he loaded with the highest offices and hon.
aud whom he finally down, and bere Of life and
dignity, lies buried here Within these walls aI.o
deposited the remains OF Thomas Seymour the urbuen,
Baron Sudley, lord High Admiral Of England, who was
Of necessity, beheaded in l549 under from his
broher Edward, Duke of Somerset, the Protector;
BY whom within three years. no followed scat
fold and the This good and lsmen,ed duke was
buried in front Of the altar the unfortunate queens
above mentioned; and about eighteen afterwards,
John Dudley Duke OF his ambitious rival,
the pocurer Of his DEATH laid headless by his side
Thomas Howard, Duke Of Norfolk beheaded for aspiring
to the bed Of Mary Queen of Sco his vrtuous son Phil
ip Earl OF Arundel, who ansu,ke and died within
deary walls of prison; and Robert Devereux the favor
lie Earl of Essex, whom his fond mistress, after long
struggle between fear and Affection reluctantly gave to the
block, were likewise buried here. Under the communion
table was inferred, James, Duke of Monmouth the hand
some prohigate and unsrateful Of King Charles H.
Under the gallery, the end the chapel were
deposited the h-ades bodies of the penitent Earl Kill
marnocs, the undaunted Bameno, and the infamous ST.
mon Lovai leaders in the memorable rebellion Of l.l5-
They were buried in the grave.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

10 The Keokuk packet, Kate Kea.ney, having
been repaired, has commenced her regular trips
under the command of Capt. Langhorne. Capt
Morrison, we understand, is to take charge Of a
boat in the Illinois river trade.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

10 The late Peace Congress at Frankfort on the
Maine, in Germany, is said to have been decided
failure. majority OF the Convention were those
who spoke the English language, including great
number of Americans. The French and German
delegates were also numerous. Every one spoke
In his own language.
The average audience at the meeting was two
thousand, Of whom five hundred were English. But
the most astonishing feature was Gen. Haynau. the
"Austrian butchers" who was passing through
Frankfort on his way to London, where he met
with such rough treatment the hands of the work
men in Barclays large brewery.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

-" 1t is stated that El~ood Fisher, editor Of the
Southern Press. at Washington, left his boarding
house in rage because the ladies' illuminated the
windows on occasion of the passage of the bounda-
ry bill.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

DEATH OF LOUIS PHrIippE.--The Liverpool Jour-
nal says, a more melancholy death-bed than Louis
Philippe's has not often been seen. He had no
friends, he lived unloved ami died unmourned.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

FAIR HIr.-An exchange paper says, ssIt has
been said that in spite of all the medical science and
system Of the day, sick minister, who has rich
congregation, can only be cured by voyage to Eu-
rope. singular fact in therapeutics.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

1t is leaking ont more and more every
day, that the dissatisfaction in the ranks OF
Locolocoism in the State of New York,
is very far from being reconcilet. John
Van Buren, is determined to he Senator in
the place Of Dickinson, if possible and u
he cannot succeed, he would by all odds
prefer TO see good Wing elected. The
friends Of Dickinson are for him, hrsf,
last, and all the time. So far as he Is con-
cerned, their motto j. mo concession--no
compromise, and if any Locot"co is elect
chances, therefore, are in favor Of The
Wings carrying the Legislature CT thai
State, and thus securing Wing Senator.
: Washington Correspondence OF the
Lou. Courier, 18th.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

CALIroRSiA.--The latest news from California
informs us that there has been terrible riot at
Sacramento city, between the sqnat'ers and the
holders Of titles under Capt. Suffer. Blood was
shed before the ri was queled, and the accounts
go so far even as to state, that the city has been
auced to ashes. How far these accounts are to be
relied on, we cannot judge. In few days may
receive fuller and more authentic news.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

John Van Buren,, in his speech at Sy-
racuse. said, "he never belonged to the
Free Soil party" and denies that any
such party ever existed. TT Atlas.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

ALEX. H. H. SrUARr.-The appointment Of this
gentleman as Secretary of the Home department.,
has been received with marked satisfaction by the
whole country. While member of the House. he
distinguished himself for talents, for his powers in
debate-for his strong devotion to the Union and
by liberal and enlightened patriotism, which chal-
lenged universal respect and confidence.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

THE QUicKE>r TRIp YEr.--To the
noble American steamship Pacific be-
longs the honor Of making the quickest
trip ever accomplished between Liver
pool and New York. She arrived al,
New York, Saturday evening, being only
ten days and six hours from dock TO dock
This is nine hours less than the .7ianiic's
quick trip, and some twelve hours less
than the quickest trip of any of the Brit
iSh steamers
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

The following irreverent remark was
made, according to the Journal Of Gem
merce. at Jenny Limbs third concert:
From the subdued but eager converse
ton around us there seemed as great de-
sire TO see Mr. Barnum as the 'NighlIr-
gale herself. is that Barnum?' said
young lady, as man Of large proportion.
advanced TO the front of the stage. '"h''
does lie play on?' inquired her still young
er companion. He plays upon the PEG,
pie crowled out the g,nff voice OF an old
gentleman few seats off.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
anticipated .7drent of Three Thousand

anticipated .7drent Of Three thousand
Hungnrians.- Alexander Lukacs, a
member Of the revolutionary congress of
Hungary, arrived in New York few
days ago, for the purpose of purchasing a
large tract of lard in the West, from
10000 to 100000 acres, for the use of
some 1900 of his countrymen, mostly
farmers, who are preparing to emigra,e
from central Hungary. The proposed
colony will probably be in Illinois or Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

Growth OF CINcIS is
nothing in all history or observation 10
parallel the growth of Cincinnati.
The man Asa Holcomb. is yet living,
who saw the first cellar dug in this city.
The man Jeremiah Butter fields vet
living, who assisted Israel Ludlow in sur
veying and laying out our streei<-sixty
years ago. He landed here in 1855. on
his way TO St Lonis, when no, a single
white dwelt be,w cen the Miamis. He
survives TO behold the county in which he
resides, comprehending a population Of
almost 100000 inhabitants. There il
nothing in the past or present, TO vie with
this picture of progress TCiN's Adv.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

BARTON LIE, of Sacramento city, Californis, and
formerly Of Mus catine, in this state, has lied in
busine IS for million hundred thousand dollars
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

The amendment TO abolish flogging in
the navy was concurred in, by yeas 1873,
nays 20,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

MAssAcHUsETrs.-The democrats have noni-
mated George H. Boutwell, for Governor, and Hen
ry Cushman for Lieut.. Governor.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

Gov. Letcher, the present Minister 10
Mexico, is expected to return 10 the
United States in the course Of lew
months, being content with a years ex-
perience in diplomatic life. He has sue
ceeded in accomplishing some very I'm,
portant objects in this limited period, ana
will return with the consciousness tns'
his time has been employed much TO the
advantage Of the Government.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03

WASHINGTON, Sept. 81. - The Turkish
commissioner was presented to the Presi-
dent to day. All the cabinet, with The ex-
ception Of Mr. Webster, who was indis-
posed, besides large audience, were
present. Amin Bey spoke in the Turk
ish language, which was translated by Mr.
Brown. His speech was of the most
friendly and fla,tering character towards
our country.
The President made handsome reply.
Mr. Marsh, he said. had informed him Of
the visit, and he would assure him that
our country was open TO The commission
er. Our people, he said, would be hap
ny TO receive him, and show him our
progress in The arts, manufactures, COM
merce, schools, railroads, canals. &C.. and
he would be pleased with our mount aims,
rivers and lakes.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-03
LATER. "wednesday evening",

LATER. [Wednesday evening,]
Davis Is 70
Keokuk 100
Madison IS
Monroe 100
Appanooce. tie) ss
Miller's majority over Thompson so far as heard
from, Is 1so; he has gained on Wrighrs vote in
August il5s votes. The vote for Delazon Smith
has been very small. Miller will no doubt beat
Smith and Thompson both.