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

And he said, mot That one ,Out announcer.
And the child beheld his brothers an
gel in her arms he cried, 'Oh, sister, ]
am here! Take me = and she turned and
smiled upon him, and the star was shining.
He grew to be young man, and was
busy at his books, when an old servant
came to him and said:
Thy mother is 10 more. bring her
blessing on her darling son?'
Again at night he saw the star: and all
that former company. Said his sisters
angel to the leader:
is my brother come p
And he said, Thy mctherP
A mighty cry Of joy went forth through
all the star, because the mother was re-
united to her two children. And he
stretched out his arms and cried, %, moth
er. sister, and brother, am here! Take
me = and they answered him, Not yet,
| and the star was shining.
He grew TO be man, whose hair was
turning grey and he was sitting in his
chair BY the fireside, heavy with grief,
and with his face bedewed with tears,
when the star opened once again.
Said his sisters angel 10 the leader, Is
my brother come ?
And he said, May, but his maiden
daughter -
And the man who had been the child
saw his daughter. newly lost to him, .
celestial creature among those three, ant
he said, MY daughters head is on m,
sisters bosom, and her arm is round m,
mothers neck, and at her feet there is tn
baby Of old time, and l can bear the part
ing from her, God be praised!
: And the star was shining.
Thus the child came to he an old mar
> and his once smooth face was wrinklec
and his steps were slow and feeble, an
e his back was bent. And one night as h
Law upon his bed, his children standin
0 round, he cried, as he had cried so lon
ago:
i see the star
n They whispered one another, He
dying
And he said, 4 am. My age is fallin
from me like garment, and l move t.
), wards the star as a child. And o, m
u father, now thank thee that it has so o
e ten opened, TO receive those dear on
,, who await me p
u And the star was shining and it shin
e upon his grave.-Dickens' Househo
e Words.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
..<o You Don't Judge"

Scene in a Court of Justice Boy, '0'iness
in case of assault on Mr. BroUn.
Judge, with dignity)-Young man DO
you know this Brown?
Boy Cooking roguishly at his Honor and
shaking his head)-No yer don't Judge
Judge (indignaotlyl--W What do you
DO you know this Brown?
Boy (wii:h a peculiar wink)-No yer
don't Judge.
Judge (in a rage)-Answer, me YOU
villain, or | will commit you for conteml
Of Court-do YOU know this Brown?
Boy (spplying his thumb TO the tip O.
his nose wriggling mysteriously his eion
gated fingers Yer can't come it Judge
| l know what yer want-yer want me u
ask what Brovn, and then yer goln, Il
saw Brorn Stout! No yer don't Judge
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

MIND Your Dors.-A Kentucky mem
Der of Congress wrote to his wife on his
arrival at Washington city, that he had
"formed a connection with very agree
able Ness, and expected 10 spend the
winter very pleasantly" Unfortunately
to the surprise and modification Of the
good lady to whom he was writing; 10 , in
sdvcrtently dotted the in the word Mess
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Mrs Partington, on hearing that in Cal.
ifornia, gold was found in quartz, wanted
to know if any had yet been discovered IN
gallons. She thought when they came
10 finding it by the hogshead, she would
90 out there herself.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

The columns and gateway Of the tenn
ple erected by Tho,hmes Ill, the Pha-
raoh Of Exodus, have been dug up at He
liopolis.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
A Beautiful Thought.

Beautiful Thought.
The following, which we copy from the last num.
Der Of the Missionary Herald, is from the pen o.
Bishop DoANE:
Chisel in hand stood sculptor boy,
With his marble block before him;
And his face lit up with smile ofjOy,
As an angel dream passed o'er him:
He carved the dream on that shapeless stone,
With many a sharp incision;
With heavens own light the sculptor shone-
He had caught that angel-vision.
Sculptors of life are we as we stand
With our souls uncarved, before us;
Waiting the hour, when at Gods command,
Onr life dream passes DER us.
1--WE carve it then on the yielding stone,
With many a sharp inclsion,
Its heavenly beauty shall be our own,
Our lives that angel vision.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

In the morning think on what you are
10 do in the day, and at night think on
what you have done.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
From the Boston Transcript.
TIL e l. ND OF COL D.


The Land of Gold! And what beside is there
Round which the tendrils Of the heart may twine9
And there bright cottage homes where children fair
Peep through the lattice thick o'erlaid with vine.
Are there broad fields of waving grass and grain,
And herds that homeward roam at hush Of eve,
And clear, cool streams that wander through the
plain,
And birds that love near man their nests to weave?
Are there no clouds but such as beauty lend
To softest skies with stars intensely bright?
With its wild airs do richest perfumes blend
To form q second Eden Of delight?
Are altars there whereon the soul may lay
The burden Of its loneliness and care?
Doth deep-toned bell upon the Holy Day,
Call weak and tempted hearts to fervent prayer
What! none of these in that fair Land Of Gold,
Nor love, nor friendship, yet thou must depart
God comfort thee when burning hope grows cold,
And disappointment goads or breaks thy heart!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Ajuryman in court, on the oath being
administered, asked the clerk 10 speak up
IL canno, hear " hat you say" The judge
sa;l-.Stop are Won deaf?" Juror
Eyes of one ear" The learned Judge
"Then you had better leave that box fo'
it is NECESSARY the jurymen should heo,
both Sides" The bon mot created good
deal of laughter.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

FoRE,eN CREDIT OF THE UNITED
SrArEs.-The extraordinary amount Of
Government, stocks transferred to foreign
ers during last week, is the subject Of
gratifying remark. AS stated by one OF
our Washington correspondents, more
than six hundred and thirty thousand dol
lars were sent abroad in six. days. At
the same rate, it would require less than
two years TO transfer the whole funded
debt OF the United States into the hands Of
foreign capitalists. This isolated fact,
(remarks letter writer jnstifies all en-
courasing reflection upon our future pros
peri,y, while it also furnishes an instruc-
| tive source of retrospection. In 1872,
Congress passed an act authorizing If
remembered rishtly--a loan of five mil
lions of dollars. The Secretary Of the
Treasury commissioned Col. Robinson, OF
Piu.bu,g g. to negotiate these bonds abroad.
They were hawked through all the money
markets OF Europe, from London to Am
s,erdam, withou, finding purchaser, and
hardly bidder. who seemed TO recognize
the e<ponsibility Of the government. He
returned under most humiliating convic.
ton of our limited credit abroad. The
load, was subsequently sold in Wall street.
and almost withou, competition, at 9S IL
one and half per cent. below par
The same classes of securities are now
bought by the same European capitalists
at a premium. Of eighteen and nineteen pei
cent.
The whole amount Of United States
stocks transferred TO foreign account from
the commencement of the present year Il
April 26,h, is $3,llS,062. The amoun
last week transferred was nearly double
that Of the proceeding week, which wa
nearly 100000 greater than in any pre-
yious six days.-[ Bait. Sun.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

Coincidence. A writer in the National
lntelligencer, after mentioning the fact
that the Hon John Quicy Adams died at
the National Capitol, says: "The fact is
worthy Of note that the building in which
Mr. Calhoun died was built for the use OF
the Congress of the United States, and
uas used as The Capitol during the rebuild
ing Of that editice, after its destruction by
the British troops; and, therefore, the
walls within which he drew his las. breath
have often echoed to his voice, as poured
forth in the defence of his principles, In
that rapid torren. Of eIoquence and logica
reasoning, which, though j. might fail te
convince, never failed to electriiy h''
hearers"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

THE FALSE HEARTED AND HIS VIC
r1M.-iet me tell an incident that came
under my observation while travelling
through one of the western states. An
orphan girl received the undivided a,ten-
ton Of sui,or, and alter a year or two
day was Sc, for their union. The bridal
dress and every other proper preparation
was made. The hour arrived, the compa-
ny gathered 10 witness the marriage vow,
but the man who had stolen the affections
to deceive did not appear. The scene was
changed, mir,h was silenced, and pure
beings wept. The hour was dark, but a
deeper darkness spread over the heart Of
the injured lady. A few days passed and
she ho had looked forward with bright
anticipation was maniac! ] listened to
her cries, her mournings, her wild des-
pair. In front of the outage was beau
tiful grove, where she wandered every
day, ii not prevented by her friends, to
pour out her anguish. Though bereit OF
reason, the grave 10 her had been an oasis
for their she listened, as she believed 10
one that loved her more than himself. =
Let the young and gnilele>s female take
warning. Man may smile and smile and
be a villain STILL Such things are OF toe
frequent occurrence. No comment could
make the enormous gnilt Of the base de-
serter more conspicuous. Who that has a
heart, can need "a word more to excite his
Indignation at such mnrderous conduct
To have taken the fair ones life would
have been comparative kindness. YET
her situation frantic and shattered as she
is, is infinitely preferable 10 his; /; for an
insuppor,sble weight Of righteous indis'
nation and wrath is his portion forever.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
4 T. 'l,lllHnf,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Dealer IN nro3s'
w Medicines, Paints. Dye Hn.Es, Pufi9' " tH"o"
cls,, ~. ac.. Jefferson street. Burlington, Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
. Alfred Clarke,

ItSALER in Hardware, Dry Goods, Groceries,
~ Boots, Shoes and Rcady-madc Clothing, etc:
ssaA side Jefferson reet.between Main and water
ssssesss Burlington, Iowa. Dec 81. ls43
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23
II. 8. Kiu1alDall & CO.,

HOUSE, Sign, Carriage and ornamental Pain.er'
- clsxier, Glider and Imitator of Wood. Marble,
e.. ETC., south side Of Jefferson. three doors east
Mnaia street. Burlington Iowa. Imay 3. 49-iy
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

GENERAL AGENT and Commission Merchant
Jefferson, between Main and Water streets.
Sutlhston, Iowa.
DIALER IN staple Dry Goods, Groceries, Lii
Woss, Doots, shoes, etc. etc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

- IN le u 1Sseuuts9s1s - - 1S"Ss~s
r-,osI AIDING and Commission MERCHANTS,
- 1900 front and Jefferson streets. Burlington,
49,. Also, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry
nsH. ercrerics, Hardware, Queensware, BOOTS,
Nsea nsta Cans, etc., etc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-23

-1OCkGrO a. co.
WaoLIsALE ana Retail Dealers in Foreign
~. s.S. 80 Domsstic Dry Goods, Groceries, Ready
- ~ 8 ETC., etc. Corner Main and JeAer-
vesss. buaL,FeTor, Iowa.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30

"HIsToRY OF THE World This is the title
Of a new work lately published by the Harpers,
in two volumes, containing about 1900 pages
besides numerous beautiful engravings, and
bound in their best style. From cursory ex-
animation of the work we consider it one OF
the most valuable productions of the kind, we
have ever seen. 1t is work that will rank
high among the literary productions of the age.
1t gives q general account ofaneisna and modern
History,-a rapid and comprehensive view Of
the rise and progress of nations to the present
time. r.. r..r ....r
The last portion of the work is devoted to
the late war with Mexico California &C., do
ing ample justice not only to the commanding
officers, but to the rank and file of our army
We consider this work every way worthy the
confidence and patronage of the literary, and
other reading portions of the public. Mr.. Bill,
is now stopping in town for short time, for the
purpose of procuring subscribers. We hope
none vii, fail of procuring the work, as it comes
at a price which places it within the reach of
oil
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30

dali, Magoun, Rogers, Weeks. NAYS
Messrs. Drummond. Frye, Eow. Lynch, Merry
man, Morse, Potter, Scwall, Standish, Turner.
Wilson-ll.
Tho Resolve was then sent up. The Board
Of Aldermen returned the same, insisting on
their former vote passing the same. The Com
mon Council insist on their former vote rcfus-
ing the same passage. Sent up.
The order presented at the last meeting OF
the Common Council, providing for additional
pay to the Engine men, was taken up. 1t was
ruled out of order by the President-not pro-
viding means for paying the expenditure pro-
posed.
Petition of E. Trask and % others, that the
part of Washington street, between the old
Foundry SO called, and Trufant's South line,
may be relocated was referred in concurrence
to the Committee on new streets.
Mr.. Sewall presented an order providing for
additional pay of five dollars to each Engine
man, and also an order providing for loan for
the purpose of meeting this expenditure.
The yeas and nays being called for on the
passage Of the order, the result was as follows.
Yeas-Messrs, Drummond. Frye. Low Lynch,
Merryman, Morse, Potter. Sewall, Standish,
Turner, and Wilson-ll. .Nays-Aiessrs.
Clapp. Elliot, Fuller, Kendall, Magoun, Rogers
Wceks-7.
T,co thirds of the members present, not vot-
ing in the affirmative, it was declared not to
have passed. U .a
Adjourned to meet the first Wednesday ev-
ening in June.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30
Disappointments.

"Man never is, but always to be best
MAN is so constituted as never to be perfect
ly happy in the possession of present enjoy
ments some anticipated pleasure, some COW
eted good perpetually engrosses his desires, and
prevents that fullness of satisfaction which,
might realize from the varied sources of pleas
ure and enjoyment so abundantly within his
reach. Happy. indeed, would it be for us could
we assign limits to our desires, and rest con-
tented with that which we have, rather than
waste our energies in fruitless efforts to secure
that which we may never attain. We should
bear in mind the important fact. that the
fountain of genuine enjoyment-of pure, una
dulterated pleasure, can exist only within our
selves.
"Active in Incidence, abroad we roam,
"Ia quest of happiness, which dwclls at home ::
with vain pursuits fatigued, at length you'll
find,
mo place excludes it from an equal mind.
twas one of the chief precepts of the stoical
philosophy, that man should never permit his
happiness to depend upon external eircum-
stances. Though strict compliance with this
rule is not to lie expected, yet we can so far re-
strict our wishes as to have them always under
the control of reason, and fixed upon objects
which are not utterly unapproachable to hr-
man effort and beyond the orbit of terrestrial
attainment, except to favored few.
think frequently on poverty, Punishment,
and death, "says Epicurus, land thou wilt new
er indulge violent desires, or give up thy heart
to mean sentiments"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30
The " Point of Order"

The discussion upon the point of order,
raised in the Senate last week, in relation to
the U. S. Senator, as given by our Augusta
correspondent, will be found to be well worthy
of perusal.
The arguments pro and con, are able-but
we incline to the opinion that the ground &C.
cupied by the President, "that separate rule
of either branch only refers to the original and
separate business Of that branch, and has no
binding effect whatever upon business which
requires concurrent action" is tenable forti-
fed as it is by precedent established in Con-
gross on the % of March, 1887, by the decision
of the chair in case in which precisely the
same point was involved.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30

Senatorial Nomination.

we congratulate our readers and the democ-
ra,y of Maine generally, on the amicable ad-
iussment of that vexed question, the selection
of U S. Senator for the term of six years,
from the 4th of March next. The unanimity
with which the nomination was atlength made
BY the democratic caucuses of both branches of
the Legislature, was as unexpected to MS as
it was gratifying and we cannot but regard 1t
as an earnest that henceforth united counsels
and harmonious action are to pervade the en-
tire party. What has now become Of the idle
predictions and ridiculous croakings about in
durable feuds and dissensions on this question,
in the democratic ranks !: What of the com
placency and self graduation with which wing
editors and wing correspondents have been
pointing with prophetic ken to a foreshadowed
coalition, out of which was to come the pros
tra;ion of democracy. and whiggery built up
on its ruins All vanished into thin air. So
will it ever fare with all speculations based up
on the assumption that democrats, however on
minor points divided, will ever consent to imi-
tate the example of those, who, to purchase
presen, success, have shown themselves ready
to abandon principles, and deny their faith'
however long and fondly cherished.
Democracy holds no fellowship with ANAL
gamation-and treason it abhors. Its favorite
maxim is, '',he greatest good of the greatest
number = and as the essential means of secur
ing this end, it clings with fondness and even
pertinacity, to party organization. agreeing al
ways to abide cordially by the will of the ma
jority, and he who violates the rule, whatever
else he may be. is clearly no democrat. We
regard the nomination of Mr.. Hamlin, there
fore, as definite settlement of the question.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30

and orders would be mere nul,i,ies-bus the
mere expression of vaccillating majority
Any other idea is preposterous, and he was will
ling to rest the question upon this view.
Without further pertinent remarks, the guess
ton on the appeal was decided BY yeas andnays
as fsllows-lo for sustaining the chair-l5
against.
The Resolves in relation to the action Of our
Senators and Representatives in Congress. of
fercd BY Mr.. Chase, were assigned for Friday
when logical and extended remarks in their ia
vor were made by Mr.. c., (of which we took
full repor,,l but must defer until our next is
sue Many of the positions assumed by the
able speaker were new and must command at
tention We defer commenting upon Mr.. C.'s
arguments before presenting them to our read
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30
U. S. Senator.

The following in regard to the late Senate
rial nomination. we copy from the Eastern Ar
gus. The Argus thinks the wing "chanees"
are rather small.
The Democrats in the Legislature will never
allow differences among themselves to essen
TALLY injure the great interests of the Demo-
cratic Party, or advance seriously the fortunes
of their political opponents. We concur in the
confident hope of the Augusta Age, that no
Democrat will be found in the Legislature,
who will so far forget his duty to a democratic
constituencies far lose sight of his obliga-
tons to the democratic party whose principles
he cherishes-so far compromise his personal
standing with the democracy of the state, as to
consort, or in any way ally himself with feder-
alism. for the purpose of thwarting the fairly
and deliberately expressed judgment of ma
jority of his democratic brethren Of the legisla-
ture on any question Of general party interest
much less, upon question putting to haz-
ard the democratic representation of Maine in
the Senate of the United States, and perhaps
the democratic ascendency in the State itself
And we adopt. also, the sentiments contained
in the following extract from the Saco Demo-
ocrat
We regret that the democrats have not been
entirely unanimous in the first proceeding, but
we trust their divisions are but momentary and
that they will be followed, in all important
movements, by that united and vigorous action
which has ever marked the rule of the demo-
cratic party. We cannot believe that any dem
ocrats can permanently lend their influence to
strengthen the opposition. We are glad to see
early steps taken to settle the important ques-
ton of the election of U. S. Senator. The in
terest which attaches to this subject will nee
essarily embarrass action on other matters, till
- Ii IL.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30

From Brazil. Brig Sylvania, Capt. Ellis, ar
rived at Boston, Sunday, from Pernambuco.
18th ult A Brazilian steamer had arrived at
P. with advices from Rio Janeiro to April 9Th,
and reported the fever to be still raging badly;
ten or twelve thousand deaths had occurred
and many commercial houses had been closed
ne American secretary of legation had died
nAcnanses 2ss-4d. Coffee. 81 100 6n 800
Ne 81 new crop appearing proves infe-
'i0f' NO freight Offering to the United States
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1850-05-30
City Government.
In COMMON COUNCIL,
Nav TX I2SN

In COMMON COUNCIL, ]
fs A May Is, 1850.
Present, Mcssrs. Magoun, Clapp, Drummond,
Elliot, Frye. Fuller, Kendall, Low, Lynch.
Merryman, Morse, Potter. Sewall, Shaw, Tur-
ner, Weeks, Wilds, Wilson.
On motion of Mr. Clapp, it was ordered, that
Messrs. Clapp, Fuller and Frye be a committee
to consider the expediency of petitioning the
Legislature to establish State Reform School,
also, that the same committee consider the ex-
pediency of pelitioning the Legislature TO pass
an act to effect the more constant attendance Of
children to our public schools.
Mr.. Magoun, from the joint standing com
mittee on Highways, &C., reported an order for
the discontinaance of so much Of Lincoln street
as was laid out by the joint standing commit
tee on new streets, Nov. IL, lS4S, and accep-
ted by the City Council, Jan. IL, ls4s-also
an order that certified copy of this order be
forthwith handed to any claimant for damages,
or his Attorney, and sent to the Clerk of the
Courts or the County CommIssioners,-comm
ted to the committee on new streets.
Petition of John NJ. Moody, and 81 others,
for new street running from Bowery street,
easterly by the south side ofStephen Larrabee's
to the kennebsc river, or the east line Of the
private way leading to the house of John NJ.
Moody,was read and referred to the joint stand
ing committee on new streets, in concurrence.
The following order was laid on the table at
the last meeting by Mr.. Elliot, was taken up
and passed:
Ordered, that the future meetings of the
City Council be held on the first Wednesday
evening of each month, at half past seven o'clock
until otherwise ordered. - ..r
An order from the Board Of Aldermen, pro-
viding for the necessary measures to be taken
to secure a fair and full presentation before the
committee appointed by the County Commits
sioners Of whatever interest the city of Bath
and other town have in opening new road to
the interior. more particularly from the resi-
dence of George Rogers Esq, in Topsham to
the house of Mr. Maloon, in Bowdoin, was pas
sed in concurrence.
Mr.. Clapp presented the following -
Ordered that five dollars be paid to each
member of the several Fire Companies, attach
ed to the Fire Department in this city, in ad-
dition to the sum as now established, which is
to be in full for their services for one year
Read and laid on the table,
On motion of Mr., Kendall, ordered that
when the City Council adjourn, it adjourns to
meet Wednesday evening, May 22d, at half
past seven o'clock. The Aldermen concurred
Adj.