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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
Mr. Webster.


This centleman's position in relation to his de-
claration to support Mason's Slave catching bill
has been severely commented onby the Northern
press. To vindicate his course and show that his
declaration was not SO obnoxious his printed
speech indicated, writer in the Boston Courier,
who heard the speech attempts to show that the
mischief has grown out Of the transposiion Of the
word sswhich." The passage, as printed, reads
thus:-
"My friend at the head of the Judiciary Commit
tee has bill the subject, before the Senate,
with some amendments to it, which propose to
support, with all its provisions, to the fullest ex-
tent.''
AS corrected, thus
ssMy friend at the head Of the Judiciary Commit
tee has bill on the subject now before the Senate,
which, with some amendments to it, propose to
support, with all its provisions, to the fullest
tent"
The writer in the Courier further states that Mr.
Webster had three amendatory sections, prepared
under high judicial authority, ready in his desk to
be offered to the bill, one of which was to provide
for the right of trial by jury. Such explanations
are absolutely necessary to pacify the people Of
Massachusetts.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.
California.

California. "
The extensive failures OF Watd X Co., Steinbur-
ger, &C., &C.. and the general stagnaton Of business
have cast gloom over San Francisco. Frank
Ward, one of the firm that failed, attempted to COM
init suicide. The shot destroyed the eye, without
touching the brain. His recovery was doubtful at
last dates.
Says the San Francisco Journal Of Commerce Of
April list
Since the first Of January last, trade in California
has languished, the money market grown stringent;
sales in real estate have dwindled to almost MOTH
ing, and confidence between men is, in great meas
ure annihilated.
The causes of this are as follows:
1. Tempests anc floods;
9. The disorganized state Of affairs that always
exist in new country, and which renders any sys-
tenn in business absolutely impossible;
s.. Ill-advised and enormous shipments of mer-
chandise;
4. The foolish operations of few wild and ex.
travagant spectators in real estate;
g. Cr0kers; ....
s. The wretched condition four postal arrange
ments;
7. The doubt that hangs over our relations with
the home government, thus making it impossible
for the newly formed State to act with decision and
promptitude in pecuniary measures Of vital impor-
lance.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

BARRETT HoUsE.--This well known and popular
Hotel is receiving such additions will continue
to make it the most eligible house of the kind above
st Louis. The new and spacious observatory, just
erected adds much to its beauty, and will serve as
most refreshing promenade to its boarders. A
fine view Of the city and river and surrounding
country in Illinois can be had from this Observato.
~. The Barrett House will doubtless be the resort
Of many families from st Louis, during the warm
season. Those who are fond Of ruralizing, offish-
ing and hunting, will find opportunities in this
vicinity.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The Gazette declares the Wing State ticse, to be as
"weak as water" we consider th. compliment, and
Indicative Of success to ticket We thank the Gazette
o the smie. What has caused the late destruction Of
twenty-five mills on the Connecticut river. What has
canssd the tearing mp Of hamctsthe breaking Of the
strongest masonry and the demolition of bridges through.
out our land? All will "water, nothing but water
Weak as Is this element in the estimation of our
posary, II il strong enough to accomplish such things,
We can ask for better smitude represent the
ofths Whis Ticket than he has given. Ii true, may
reasonably lock for the entire sweeping away and
pee destruction Of the political mills and dams that have
been piled up By loco fbcoisn,, in August next
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The .. 5. Senate have reported Bill TO estab.
lish IA Bureau of Agriculture. A Commissioner
with salary of $4,000 year; secretary 800;
Recording Clerk $1,000 and Messenger, 500, con-
stitute the Board. The appropriation recommend
cd Tor 1t is SIS The balance left after paying
the salaries is to be appropriated in purchasing
foreign Seed roots, &C. DR. Lee, of Roche ster, will
probably be appointed Commissioner, should the
Bill pass, as 1t ought. DR. L. has conducted scye
raj agricultural works with success, and is now
engaged in preparing the Agricultural Report of the
new Commissioner of Patents.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Overland Mail to ColiIornia.-Wash-
ington, May 8.-Capt Waldo, an old ira
der has contracted to carry monthly
mail to California from Independence, 800
miles. for $4,000. . g. - 81
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The Supreme Court of Iowa commenced its reg
uiar term in this place on Monday last. The special
term was adjourned sine die on Friday last. Cases
connected with the Half Breed Tract will accupy
large portion of the time Of the Court, during the
present term.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The Gazette's sneers at Mr. Harlan, because he is
Methodist preacher will not win. Mr. Harlan has
preached occasionally, but his principal occupation
mas been that Of teaching. Our opponents may ar
rect 70 sheer at the nomination Of Mr. Harlan as
much a. they please because he is ssAIethodist
freachcr" We have the best reason to believe that
II sney cannot get Methodist Preacher, they will
NY ana DO - they did before in their opposition to
MI Harian' and put in nomination member of that
church against him. II they are wise, thew will,
put our old and esteemed friend Levi Hager on the
tack.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

kEosAuQuA JErrERsoNIAN.-This 10 the title of
a new loco foco paper, the first number of which
appeared few weeks since. It takes the place Of
the Democrat, and is well conducted by Mr. A. o.
JONES. The contrast between the neat appearance
Of the Jefiersonan and the old Democrat is so very
great as to offer quite inducement for those who
prefer neatness to slovenliness, to subscribe for
the Jeifersonian
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The TIrroN TIMEs.-This is monthly news
paper recently started in Upton, Cedar county. 1t
is conducted by R. HALL, and from the number be-
fore US, we think it deserving Of patronage. It is
a sprightly little sheet, and we hope it may sue
coed. We like it the better for going in so strong
for ssold CEDAR" its native place. Price so cents
per annum.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The NEW scnooL Presbyterian church at Yellow
spring received fifty nine new members into its
communion on last Sabbath week, and the Old
school Presbyterian nineteen on the same day, as
the result of the late revival in that part Of our
county. Several more will be added at the next
communion season.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Mr. SrRENGER.-We had the pleasure of taking
this gentleman by the hand few day: since. He
is German by birth, but for the last thirty or for
ty years he has resided at odessa in Russia. He
intends taking up his residence among US. seve-
raj families will accompany him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

A Tunnel through the Alps, seven
miles long, nineteen feet high land twenty
five feet in width, is about being cor
structed--a gigantic scheme, on which its
contractor has spent five years study.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Ballooning. Wise, the Eronaui, h,'
published an interesting book on this sub
ject. lie conclusively shows that many
useful applications of this science muss
eventually be realized. Take for instance
the fact, that copper balloon, Of hun
dred feet diameter, after deduciing its Own
weight from lis ascensive power, is csPa-
BILE Of elevatins sixty-eight tons, and ~
at once apparent that here is lifting and
motive power which science and genus
may vet make available.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The ''Soap man. came very pleasant,
trick upon the authorities of Newark. n.
j., few evenings since The law for
babe him to hawk his soap in the street,
and opening hall, he announced himself
as lecturer on soap. He got large
congregation together, charging the price
of cake as an admittance fee, and after
labo:ing an hour 10 prove that soap was
essential TO every enterprise, whether OF
love, business or comfort, presented each
OF his good natured audience with cake,
and sent them home.-U.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

William Lyon Mckenzie, a Canadian
refugee on account of the troubles of 1893,
when he compromised himself with the
British authorities, and lately The Wash
lngton correspondent of the New Nork
Tribune, has returned to Canada, and is
going TO edit paper at Toronto.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

FRAcAs.-Qute row occurred in our quiet town
on Monday last. 1t occurred between Schermer-
morn, former citizen Of this place, and scudder,
Oh the Western Hotel. 1t resulted in both being
very much disfgured, and in scudder,s receiving a
very large and dangerous cut on the head with a
saose'' schermerhorn was brought before Justice
oi'y On monday evening, when the examination
was postponed until Tuesday morn;n, In ,ho
meantime for want ofbai, 5. spen. the night a, tho
residence of Mr. Ferry, the iailor.
On Tuesday morning schermerhorn was brouyh,
up, and after fair trial before highly respecta1,.
jury, verdict of guilty was returned and fine of
fifty dollars assessed.
The serious part Of this fracas might have been
a'oided' If the proper officer had exercised his au
thority at its commencement. 1t is not often that
we have to record such transactions, as happening
IN Burlington, and we hope, for the credit of the
town, repetition of them may be prevented here
after.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

They have had very few Of Cholera in the city
Of Louisville
Saturdays Republican and gentlemen up from S, Louis
say there is cholera in that CITY,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

reciprocity trade bill. between the United
states and Canada securing free navigation of the
st Lawrence to our vessels, will probably pass
Congress the present session. The proposition to
reciprocate came from the Hon. S. H. Bulwer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

h'"smo~s Hofet-several OF our citizens, who
nave recently visited oskaloosa speak in the high
est terms OF the superior accommodations of this
Hotel. Mr said to be one of the best landlords
in the State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
rir.. Congregational Dis.ric..

The Convention held at Ottumwa on Wednesday
last nominated GEORGE G. WRIGHT, Esq. Of Keo-
sauqua, candidate for congress in the first district
Mr. Wright Is very talented and respectable law
yer, and is well and favoraLly known in the VAL
ley Of the Des Moines. The wings of that District
can elect him ifthey will.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

CANADA. The British American Lesgus
of Canada West have issued an ID
dress urging as the duty Of Canadians .
petition Parliament and the Queen in fsvd
of granting tie people power to elscia
Constitutional Convention, and frames
government oil their own, " iih such CHEZ
provinces Of British America a, may .
DESTROYS Of forming Federal Union ~a'
them.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The Springfield Republican, by Samuel Bowles
aud Son, is oae of the best papers published in
Massachusetts. 1t has recently put on an entire
new dress and is as handsome as it is excellent.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Gov. UJHAzy has not yet returned from his
visit to the western counties. His compatriots and
family continue to make this the place of their
idence.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Mr. WN CAMERON, who accompanied the emf
grants to st Joseph, has returned to this place.
ABOUT ten thousand had crossed the river at that
point before ne LETT. The prospect for many OF
them was quite dark. Large numbers who went
as far as St Joseph have wisely returned. Eighty
came down in one steamboat.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

PIE PiANT.-Rev. ABNER LEONARD will please
accept our thanks for his acceptable present Of a
liberal lot of Reubard. As psmologist and gard
ener Mr. L. is hard to beat.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Our old friend Capt. Atchison of the Highland
Mary will accept our thanks for late papers. No
Captain takes more pains to please his passengers
than Capt. A.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
For the Burlington Hawk. Eye.

LINES.
usses,ed by the death Of Mrs Sarah $. Prime,
How beautiful and pale she lay,
Her white hands folded on her breast
And spotless still, as on the day
When first by earthly friends carest.
Like marble is the lovely brow
Where virtue made her lofty throne,
And mute, alas i those lips are now
Which once thrilled forth an angel tone.
Ill., And Closes n~-~~-.sr those meek eses .z--
which beamsA with purity and love,
Their tint the deep blue Of the skies
Their spirit gentle as a dove.
Ikacw her i'll her morning hour
so silent, yet so sweetly mild
And beauteous as the opening flower,
Which breathes its perfume DER the wild.
met her, when sadder grace
Was lingering round her slender form,
And in her eyes and on her face
Lay shadows left by grief's wild storm.
Her fate was to another's bound
And babes had smiled within their home,
But ali! they vanished like sound,
Or like the oceaTs sparkling foam.
Long years rolled BY, again we met
Two buds around the parent stem,
More precious than the diamonds set
Within a monarch's diadem.
Their Father was no more, but they
Bloomed by warm bright single side,''
And Ellen meek, and Loui gay,
Were both the households dearest pride.
The Mother was still paler grown,
And time had slightly touched her head,
Yet still upon her face there shone
The light which heaven alone can shed.
then was happy in child
Just cooling 20 my notes of love,
And taking him, she kindly smiled,
Invoking blessings from above.
But then, there came an earnest look,
Such as an angels face might wear,
And mournfuly her head she shook
Bidding ME place my hopes elsewhere.
"IIe u.s." she said, sstoo soft thing
TO bear the chilling fosts OF earth,
And soon upon cherub's wing
He'll leave your darkened bower and HEARTH
We parted, hoping soon to meet
Our infant smiling on our way.
But soon his voice and presence sweet
Had vanished like sunbeam's play.
Where flowers their richest fragrance shed
And grass is waving soft and low,
We laid him in his little bed,
Then turned us to our house Of woe.
And she, who pressed him to her heart,
Pronouncing On his early doom,
Soon heard the summons to depart,
For gardens of eternal bloom.
An aged head in grief was bowed,
And tears poured down the furrowed cheek,
Her only sister wert aloud
The anguish which she could not speak.
And kneeling in their wild despair
Her daughters kissed those lips so cold
Dear ones, your mother is not there
She's with the Saviour's happy fold.
Serenely did she pass away
While Peace and Hope, stood smiling near,
And soon burst forth glorious day
Within holier happier sphere.
Oh may it be your chiefest aim
To initiate that tender friend,
Nor listen for the breath Of fame
Nor sigh for joys which soon must end.
Your Mothers fond and glorious eyes
Are bent upon you from on high,
oh in your early years be wise,
And seize the moments ere they fly.
And soon with that blest mother, you
Will glide among celestial bowers,
Mans days on earth, are brief and few,
His only home--with Seraph Powers. M.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The milliner girls in Newark, N. j.,
have struck for higher wages, and are
likely TO get their demands. 1t is said
that they have $500 ready towards estab-
fishing a"union shop if they deem i,
advisable. A union shop carried on by
good looking girls would most certainly
pav.-H
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

BRowS-tbe famous would be Speaker W. J. Brown,
Of i"dana-s to take The editorial charge Of the State
Sentinel and advocate the election of Lewis Cas- for the
next Presidency. We shall save our uansparenciss.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

City COUNCIL Rockville City Council cham
Der is now, and will hereafter be, held in the
Franklin Hall building on Main Street.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The famous Eugene Sue has been elected by a
majority Of 5000 to seat in the Chamber Of Depu-
ties. The Socialists are much elated thereat.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Capt. Battelle and Major Remey Of the favorite
steamer oswEoo have laid US under renewed obi.
cations for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

western Heserre Cheese.-A large lot Of Superior
western Reserve Cheese can be found at sperry
and Matteson's On Front Street.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The obligirg Clerk of the regular packet Danube
will please accept our thanks for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The trial of Summons, who it will be remembered pois
oned his family in Cincinnat many months since, il.
now being held in that city,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

We are much indebted to Messrs Allen and Ball
Of the fast running steamer Monongahela for their
attention to this office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The .AshJWnham Freshc!. The Fitch
burg Sentinel states tina. the frc>het, from
the breaking Of the dam Of the Ashburn-
ham reservoir, resulted 10 the injury or
destruction Of no less than Is manufacture
ing establishments in Ashburnham and
Fitchburg. Every dam on the stream
and every bridge are swept away, as low
as West Fitchburg.-SpringfeId Mass.
Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

imporfdnf.-Ihe Queen OF England was safely
delivcrd Of Prince on the LIST of Nav.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
Mr. ClaY.s R,nnrt.

This report has at last made its appearance. II
is too voluminous for our columns this week, Its
discussion will probably occupy the time OF Con-
gress as long as 1t may please to Sit to the cxcl-
sion Of all other practical and useful lcSslation
To say nothing OF the opposition Of the north many
OF the leading men Of the souh-Downs, Mason,
Berrlen, Davis, Clemens, Yulee and Borland-
have already manifested their hostility to the re-
port, either in whole or in part, manfestiug most
concuslVely, thai, it adopted, the South would
still be dissatisfed-Mr Cay's professed object Of
allaying the present excitement would remain un-
atsained--and the Southern hobby Of notification
and disunion, would still be living, moving and
exciting subject of worriment and distraction to
the country. Our hope is that the enormously un-
reasonable claims of the utraiss of the South, will
appear palpahle as to open the eyes of all the
Northern Of both parties, and lead them to put
an effectual stop to the demagog uc movements
and gormandizing requirements Of these dsturbers
Of the peace. With such design in view, acting
on fair and honorable terms, any majority in Con-
gress who might effect it, would be hailed as bene-
factors to their country. Thus far the action Of
the south has been more farcica than fearful; caus
ing no other real mischief than waste Of time in its
performance, which might have been employed to
much better advantage.
we give, below, recapituation Of the views
and recommendations contained in the report, bv
Mr. Clay himself.
l. The admission Of any new State or States form
ca out OF Texas to be postponed until they shall
hereafter present themselves to be received into
the Union, when 1t will be the duty of Congress
fairly and faithfully to execute the compact with
Iexas by admitting such new State or States.
:. The admission forthwith of California into the
Union with the boundaries which she has proposed.
3. The establishment Of territorial Governments
without the Wilmot proviso for New Mexico and
Utah, embracing all the territory recently acquired
by the United States from Mexico not contained in
the boundaries Of California.
4. The combination Of these two last mentioned
measures in the same bill.
o. The establishment Of the western and north
ern boundary of Texas, and the excusi ion from her
Jurisdiction Of all new Mexico, with the grant to
Texas Of pecuniary equivalent; and the section
ior that purpose to be incorporated in the bill adj
uniting California and establishing Territorial gov
ernments for Utah and New Mexico.
8. More efectual enaC tmcnts OF law to secure the
prompt delivery Of persons bouno to service or la
Dor In one State, under the laws thereof, who es
cape into another State.
And, u. Abstaining from abolishing slavery; but,
uhaer heavy penalty, prohibiting the slave trade
In the District Of Columbia.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
WASHINGTON, May Eth

/
HousE.-Mr Burt rose to question Of
p,iriivsv,to mob. .-rrpurt from the Sslso.
Committee appointed TO investigate the
conduct Of the Secretary of War; relative
to the circumstances connected with the
Galphin claim; the Committee, he said,
had closed their labors and directed him
to make their report; he felt it 10 be his
duty to say, that on some questions involv-
ed under the resolution, the Committee
had moi been able TO agree; and in those
particularly. which related TO the payment
Of the principal and interest Of the claim "a
diversity of opinion exists. The members
of the Committee have prepared their
views in writing, in support Of the con-
illusions 10 which they have come, and
which are expressed in the resolutions
accompanying the report; he asked that
the House adopt the following resolution:
Resolved, That the written articles of
the different members of The Committee,
on the subject Of the judgment, principal
and interest of the representatives of
George Galphin, be printed.
Mr. Burt said, that he was instructed
by the committee further to say, that they
asked that their report be laid on the table
and printed, and so soon as the report and
other documents shall be printed, they
would feel it to he their duty to move
TO take it up for the purpose of being re-
ferred or considered by the House.
Mr. Conger asked when it would be in
order to call up the report.
Speaker. 1t would be in order any
time as privileged question.
Mr. Carter said, he would like to hear
the report.
Mr.. Brooks said, he would take occa-
sion to discuss the matter of public print
ing; he took this course because public
documents which 60 to the printer, 90 to
that bourne whence no Traveller retnrns