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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
The Des Moiues River Improyen,e mt.

We give considerable space to this subject, but
not any more than its importance demands. The
legislature will meet the week after next, and this
will and must be Of the chief topics Of discus
sion. That there has been some acknowledgement
is very evident. But that all the evils have been
pointed out, we do not believe. Political consid-
erations have doubtless had much to do, in keep
ing back full and candid exposure. We hope.
however, that the legislature will exhibit dispo.
sition and maniness in sitting the matter to the
bottom. Above all, we nope it viii discountenance
every attemptto commit the state, in assuming ans
ofthe debts Of the concern. either by hypohec
the lands and issuing bonds, or in any other way
Thus Ear the Improvement has been an obsti lion
rather than a benefit 10 navigation. The Des
Moines river is too valuable outlet for the pro-
duce its rich valley, to be hampered ana OBJ
Strnctcd as it has been.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

"A WINDFALL ron SoMEBoDY.-We. 4
day or two since, came in possession Of
VIVA, purported to be an ex,rac. II a very
singular will, which il is said has lately
been proved a, Liverpool, England. The
tes,ator, a Col. Daniels. it seems, vas
frmerly scjourn.r, for tho summer
months, al New Haven, Conn. In bis
will is the following clause:
"And now, having no other near rela.
,ive< and friends who need my beque.t,
give to certain bookseller in New Ha-
ven, Connecticut, in the United States II
America. all my shares in the Banks Of
Liverpool, England, and Dnmfries, Scot.
land, amounting, as will appear BY the
certificates in my possession, and by The
bank books, to four hundred thousand and
>ix'y-two pounds, currency. The name
of The aforesaid lrcatee | do not femem-
Der. hut he kept bookstore south Of the
Ton,ine Hotel, and in large four or five
story block, made Of brick, having bank
in one of its divisions. And my reason
for thi, brq,,est is that the said bookseller
showed me many marks Of kindness and
courtesy, and visited me during sickness
of several days. He was married man,
a member Of the English church, end i
now living, is about forty years OF age, Or
more.
"Codicii. IF the above bequest cannot
be complied with, for lack of proof, or BY
reason of the death Of the legatee, hereby
direct my executors 10 divide the shares
equally between the five parties firsl
named, in this my last viii and testament.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

southern .Hichignn and Northern lndi-
ana Rniiroad Companies. The Directors
of these Companies met al the town Of
Elkhar, on the 22l ult. 1t was settled
that Bristol, Elkhart. Mishawska, South
Bend and LapoI,e should be points on the
main line OF the road, and resolution
was adopted, "That the road from Toledo
20 Lnporte shalt be completed and the cars
running "n the whole line by the first
day of January, 1852
Arrangements have also been made to
complete The road through to Chicago in
the same time. The iron road, uniting
the Mississippi and Atlantic, by this route,
will soon he completed. The road from
New York TO Dunkrk will be finished in
May next-lrom Dunkirk to Cleveland
the entire line is rapidly progressing, aud
will be done in 1851. From Cleveland to
Toledo, the necessary means are secured,
and arrangements are being made for its
speedy completion. The Chicago and
Galena road is progressing rapidly, az
miles being already built. Thus. it is
confidently asserted, that the Mississippi
and Atlantic will he united by an iron
road, and by this route, 1900 miles i,
length, within the next two years. Gin
Gazette.
The population Of Philadelphia is ex.
pec:ed to reach aboMt 45O,OOO-in lS4C
it was 25S,407. Pittsburgh, with hs
suburbs, has about $SO,OOO-in 1910
10000. Lancaster, ahont 10000 in
1910, SAT-. Reading, l5,S2l-in 1910
S,4lO. II is estimated that the entire
population Of Pennsylvania will be shown
10 be not far from $500 900, and that o.
Ohio abont 100000,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
Banking.

From the complexion Of some articles we have
recently seen, we judge the loco focos in Illinois
and Iowa, are squirting towards the creation OF
Banks. They will come to it at last. The West
ern States are saidto pay duty of over million
yearly to eastern banks. The Cochituate Bank Of
Boston has reaed large harvest from its circula-
ton in this State. Before that Bank was recng.
nized by the eastern brokers' its bills were circua-
ted hy Thousands in this vicinity, and its Directors
were thus snabled to declare heavy dividend the
6rst cir months after its establishment.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
ThaMksgiyiry.

New York, Penn sylvania, New Jersey, and sew
eral other states have their annual Thanksgiving
on the 18th Of December. Our Governor has not
yet issued his Proclamation, but we presume he
will in season for the of all pract-
cal purposes. Thanksgiving sermons are now
looked for with as much interest by the old folks
as the roast turkeys. plum puddin gs. antpumpkin,
mince, and apple pies were by the young ones.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

FaooREss or THE NuLLarlERs.-The Missouri
SepoehcaH OF last Friday contains the proceedings
q sne Nashville Convention. A plan OF Secession
ana RESOLUTIONS had been reported hy Gov. Clay of
Alabama, and were placed in the hands Of the Com
mtttee. Montgomery, Alabama.i is proposed as the
place Of the Grand Contamination meeting. We
shall give the result OF their gathering in detail
hereafter.
10 addition to the address Of Gov. Clay. Langdon
Chsves introduced resolution, providing for Sc
csssion, a. the sole remedy for Southern wrongs,
which he supported BY reading an address of some
swo hours dun alton, in which he tcnounccd the
Constitution IS fctid mass Of corruption, and de-
olafed the Union already distol,et.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

TROUBLE AMONG The NJ. D.'s.-We don't mean
mad dogs ,--al,hongh we might-ah! beg pardon,
gentI, m"n-with very little improperly now,
indeed. Doctors, don take otence-from the man
ncr in which they rant and tear, snar! and troth.
call them such. The court house, at different
evenings during the last three or four weeks, has
been the If several very animated and inter
estng, well as amusing discussions. on the snb-
jet of medicine, and the different modes Of its
practicc-or rather as tn which will dispatch the
victim first, caiRip Cniomel and jafop. And,
strange to say, our medical friends, in their discus
sions. did not exactly .srun medicine into the
ground" but they descended to an indulgence in
personal abuse. Come, come, gentlemen, you
certainly abuse the practice of medicine sufficient
~. without abusing its dtusrrs and, besides, the
Facunic shoud stand upon its dignity. and Keep up
its r-r-r.reputa fion.- Kcosauqua J.ge,soniGn.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
CAL1roRNlA NEws.-Mr S. G. Hutch

CAL1roRNlA NEws.-Mr S. G. Hutch
inson, of Glasgow, Mo-, and Mr. Lewis
Snider, of Galla,n, Mo-, arrived here a
few days since from California. They
have not much good to communicate.
Great changes are taking place in the hn-
siness prospects Of the country, but gene
rally for the worse. Many persons OF
our acquaintance, who were reported
wealthy. are said to be bankrupt. or to
have all their property encountered by
mortgages. Happy are those Of our
friends who were contented TO stay AT
home last spring -and small! we think will
he the emigration next spring. Bruins
,ricker.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
Decrease ofpopulation under U. S. Census. ~

PoRK At JEFrERSoNvILLE.--i JET.
rersonville Ua.) Progress, of the lHh
inst, says:
Hog raisers and sellers are still holding
back from the market, expecting better
prices than those offered SO 20 net o.
fered freely a, the pork house Of A. ).
White & Co. They will commence
slaughtering on or about The 2oh Inst
They expect 10 slaughter from $4,000 y
10000 head this season. Prices, as ind.
Gated above, not vet settled.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
SAN Francisco, Cal, Sept IS, 1850.


SiRS: have now been
a resident Of California year; have been assoc-
ated with many of the pursuits in which emierants
to this country have found it their interest t"
engage. My facilities of folma,ion, have been
gooi and the result Of all is, that this is land, Of
all others, that offers the least inducement to the
immigrant. No matter Of what conditions; and the
least OF all to families persons who wish to find
a home-a home such might he found in any
Of the western states or east Of the Rocky Noun
ta,ns. This am aware differs from the statements
of the numerous letter writers and correspondents
ofthe public journals; but 1t is nevertheless true.
Butyou will ask, why are SO many falsehoods pub
lished with so little truth? The reasons are SIM
ply these: None, or hut few write unless it is from
interest. None but those who are involved in the
thousand money making schemes ever thus write;
and the success Of their unprircipled proceedings
require the tide of emigration still 10 flow into the
country that they may lind purchasers for their c-
ttious claims of landed property. This is the true
and prolific source of numerous falsehoods which
are daily placed before the public and it appears TO
me, knowing the facts as they are, that none but
maniacs can longer be imposed upon; yet not day
passes but brings its evidence of the stll pervadng
sacrifice their dearest ties and their highest hopes
to become denizen of this chaos, this anarchy,
where nought is thought OF bat gan~ their on
ly deity is mammon. Even now while am writing,
the news comes Of thousands who are on the plains
in suffering condition. The grey hairs Of age,
the vigorous frame OF manhood, the tender frame Of
woman, and the innocent babe are alike suffering
for food. Nothing but the animals on which these
depend are left them; and on these they are now
snbsistins, while with weary feet they toll on TO
reach their destination, where they hope to find
the realization of their golden dreams, where they
expect to realize in few months, that which will
render them comfortable for the balance of their
lives. They arrive toil-.u.srn and destitute. Then
comes disaI paihtment. They behold the gi'ded
picture which has dazzled their sight succeeded by
one of gloom and want. Instead Of accommodating
wealth. they are suffering from hunger. Instead
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

PoRK.-Ve learn from authority, in
which we have the utmost reliance, that
sale of several hundred hg> was made
yesterday in the cars from indianapolis,
hy one feeder to another Of the same class,
a, So As gross, delivered at Columbus
A, this price (viz: So 45 CROSSE we
would estimate The Price net So d.
This is considerably above the views of
buyers in this city: So % icing as high
as we have heard offered by any Of
them, though there is a determination TO
go as high as is paid in Cincinnati or
Louisville.
Since the above article was written, we
have heard of sale of eight hundred or
one thousand hogs a, 50 81 net delivered
here. The opening price will be, in this
market, So rs to 50 So Madison
(la.) Courier 9th inst.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

Hocs.-A drove of near six hundred
hog, going eastward, passed through our
city day. They were bought at So 20.
The owner Of this drove informed Us that
he could now purchase any number o.!
hogs at So 20.
We are informed that in the Northern
part Of onr county great number Of hogs
have been purchased, for driving, at 50
25.
We have heard Of no contracts being
made yet for packing here; So 30 APP
pears to be the price determined Oh by
buyers. while feeders are not disposed to
sell for less than $4.-[Chillicothe co.,
Metropolis, Sd.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

The stock Of the Burlington and Mount Pleasant
Plank Road, we learn is all taken. The road is COM
paeted to Middletown, and in q short time will he
dnished to Messengers. BY next June we hope to
travel on il all the way to Mount Pleasant. II cas-
tern capitalists could the privilege that is thus
opened to them Of tapping the very garden spot and
richest region ofcountry in Iowa, it appears to us
they would be forward to aid in constructing Rail
Road from Peoria to this place.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

Two newspapers In our state. and but two enjoy
the enviabe notoriety OF opposing the laws of the
and, aud advocate nulliiication and mahoc racy.-
They are the Burlington Hawk-Eye, and Mt. Pleas
ant True Democrat. --Ga=etfc.
AS far as the Hawk-Eye is implicated. we deny
the above charge. Our article on the subject IN
relation to the position we intend to occupy was
so explicit, to lead to think that even the ed
itor of the Gazette could not misunderstood u.s.
but it seems we were mistaken. Asa politician
and Wing, we take Independent ground on the
Fugitive Slave Law. We do not symrathise in the
threatenings ofthc Nullifiers, north or south But
it seems the Gazette and others do. To carry out
our plan, we open our columns for the discussion
Of tho subject. While we occupy this stand. we
shall welcome writers on both sides who are will
ling to debate the question in eentlemanly way on
its merits. cithout hsoping personal abuse on those
who may differ with them. Freedom ofdiscussion
is the inheritance Of freemen.
1fthe press and the senators and the people Of
the free state Of Iowa to lend their influence
in UNFOLDING the system Of slavery and in encour-
aging the nul,iters at the south exclusively, with
out admitting one poor word in behalf Of freedom
If freedom is to be an obsolete term and dis
cardcd end frightful word among ns-let the world
| know it; and especially let the members Of the
Nashville Convention know it, SO that in their Sc
| cession Address, which they are now connecting,
and in which they have already declared that the
slave states are in the minority, may be embodied
| the fact that Iowa in the persons ofi,s Senators
and people are with them. Let us have fair play.
While voice is lifted to stay the traitors at Nash
| vile. who are even now planning dissolution Of
the Union, let Justice be done to the north. Let
| the people hear both sides. As a politician and
| whig we are consistent in condemning the course
ofthe utraists of both parties. Thisis the pivot
point on which we stand. We glory in occupying
/ the position we have assumed, and we defy the
Gazette and the very modest author OF that famous
poem, L,pEnTAp, with whom is all the knowledge
Of Greek and Latin to be found observation-disclosures
withstanding he signs himself IA Whig''-to dive
us from it, either by Misrepresentation or abuse.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

RIVER GRANr.-It is stated that the
Attorney General has decided that the
lands above the Raccoon Forxs belong to
the State. We have. however, rot seen
any official notice 10 that effect. IT such
j. the case we shall soon hope 10 see
S,eamboa,es making their Regular trips
up the De'm"ines, prorided, however,
that the Legislature do not so re-organize
a new Board as to keep the lands from
being available for carrying OF the i'm
proyement.-Des .Moines Courier.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

We are authorized to say that the Post Master
General has changed the name Of the Post Office at
aiiartford'' Des Moines county, to "Danvie;'' and
also that Of s:Navarre' 10 Dodge lille, Sin order
that the designation Of the Post Office may conform
TO the local name Of the respective villages"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21


OREGON SPEcrAroR.-We have copy Of this
paper of September -, before This is the first
number we have seen since its enlargement. The
subscription price is seven dollars per annum, or
four dollars fnr six months. The paper is mostly
filed with Thurston's letter to the members Of
Congress atouching the oregon Land Bill,'' and
reply to the same by Dr. cLaughlin. To gain his
point with the members Of the Honse. Thurston
exhibits the same propensity he did while cit'-
zen of this place. He makes many statements
which the doctor proves to be untrue. How such
a man could he elected Delegate to Congress from
Oregon is only to be accounted for on the ground
that the honest people territory never heard
Of his hooking two pigs Of lead from one OF the
merchants of our place, and his swearing hetore
magistrate that the Gazette had larger circulation
than the Hawk Eye, for the purpose Of obtaining
the printing Of the list Of letters. The way he
shielded himself was to print several hundred ex-
| ira copies the day he was required to make the
oath. After he was gone bundle of these extras
answering to the date; 800 in number was found
seeretcd in Hall in this city. So we were in
| formed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

SAMPLE OF PRoDccE FROM IowA.--The st
Louis Republican says 1.-THE steamer Oswego
landed at our wharf about noon yesterday, from
Muscstne, having the heaviest cargo Of the season.
consisting Of a,4ss sacks wheat; 1918 sacks oats
sos bhls -four; 265 sacks potatoes and 800 pack
ages Of various kinds of produce-in all, 1851
sacks and packages"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
Dsrliux,en iIo. Market.


The slaughtefing Of hogs commenced at McCahe,s
Packing establishment on Monday last. We pre-
sumo that by this time the extensive establish
nents Of J. G. Law 4 Co., and OF Schenck 4 Denise
have also had sonnet thing to do in the same bust
bsss.
Tfs market has opened at fair prices, say as the
present maximum, e2.75. For first rate hogs il
nay b some better. Never has there been more
complete Or extensive facilities for slaughtering
end packing, and lard rendering any where, than
may be found in Burlington. we do not think that
our fsrners can find better market for their hogs
than here. All those engaged in the business are
gentlemen whose Honorable dealing is acknew,edg-
81 By Ill who know them. They have put in re.
euisttion no appliances to obtain business incon.
sisent With fair dealing or the s.rctest integrity,
snd We hope they may receive such share OF bu-
sness - will remunerate them for their heavy out
Ivy u fitting up their extensive establishments.
4 Boy at Swift Creek, N. c., aged ten years got
drunk on the goth ut. He was SO ashamed Of his
conduct the next day, that he placed the muzze Of
. gun to his forehead, pushed the trigger with a
stick, ind shot himself dead.
TALxlxo Asorr EELs.-ltseems very strange
70 hear one talk about Eels who is known TO be SO
sfypevy % to resort to chslkng Aimse! He telling
folks shout holding can eel by tho tall" He must
- one az ZEN, who 1t certain times den's know
hsie sssS aeA shsie sl3s~. a
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

There are some SO boil and dcfanatory in their
attacks on others as sometimes to receive the
award Of possessing quite an amount Of moral
courage but sift the matter, and it will he found
tina, they never are apt to attack any but clergy
men or those who stand committed, by their rrin-
cirles, 10 refrain from using, among others, the
only weapon that can be appreciated by such
brsggadocias-a which they most richly de-
servo coWhdc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

The Steamer DANUBE, Capt. BARaER has been
one of the favortes Of the season. We are sorry
to part with her and her gen,lenany officers; but
ice will stop the hest Of boats, from present APP
pearances, it will soon stop the Danube from pay
ing her regular visits at landing for the season.
But we hope to hail her again among the first boats
in the spring.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

Iowa will be represented at the London Indus
trial Convention in June. One o: our most indus
trious and wealthy farmers informed us the other
day that he was .bouna to attend that conventionn
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

ANOTHER DELL.-The new bell for the Metho-
dist Church was hung on Saturday last, hut owing
to the breaking of one of the sections of the wheel
which IS now being recast--t cannot be rung 10
advantage. 1t is keyed on B., and as thus far
proved, sends forth very sweet sound. What is
more soothing than the haImonies Of a number of
church bells on quiet Sabbath morning? They
bring up memories that have almost been lost in
the rubbish Of ldincs and the long absence Of
such sounds. The homes OF our ynuth-the care
Of parents that we should not violate holy time
and the preparation for the Sanc,uary-are all
brought wildly before the mind. In Holmes late
poem, "Astraea,' a sailor is introduced as listen
ing, tn the church bells he neais port on Sab
bath morning. The alIusion to the name of his
"early Loves" marked in India ink upon his arm is
beautiful. Here are the lines -
oceans roughchid. wi om many shore has known
Ere homewaid breezes swept HIM to his own,
Starts al the echo. as it circles round,
thousand memories kinding with the sound;
The early favorite's unforgotten charms,
Whose blue initials stains his tawny arm;
His first farewell, the Tapping canvass spread,
The seward steamers cracking o'er his head,
His kind. pale mother not ashamed TO weep,
Her ftst-horn's bridal it'll the hagyard Il, ep,
While the brave father stood with fearless eye,
Smiling and choking with his last good bye.'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21
Massachusetts Election,

The vote for Governor in 3oS towns Briggs,
(whig) 53,sSa; Boutwell,, locofoco) a5,454; Philips,
free soilI 27,3Sa; scattering, 424.
In the first Congres sional District, William An
pleton twhig) is elected. In the second and third
districts. there was choice Fourth district, r.
+. rockingham Qocofoco) is elected. Fifth dis
trict, Charles Allen free so has majority of $50
over wing and locofoco candidates, but there is
probably no choice. Sixth district, George Davis
(whig, probably elected. Seventh district, John
Goodrich, reported elected. Eighth district, Hor.
ace Mann free soiD elected by 500 majority over
both competitors. Ninth district, Orrin Fowler
(whig) probably elected.
For the Legislature, there, was a coalition
Throughout the State between the Free Sellers and
Locof"cns, enabling them to elect m en-
ners OF the Senate. The wings elected eleven ard
IN nve districts there was NJ choice. As far as
hearo from, the House stands one hundred and fif-
y-eisnt wings, one hundred and forty-eisht Coali-
.ioh. anu IN nlnety-one towns no choice. A Sena-
LOT Is 70 De elected at this session.-Io Republican
Inc louisville Journal has the following melan-
choly announcement
s:Under the obituary head the death Of VIM Large
Is announced. He was passenger on a steamboat
going TO Iowa with his family, his wife and daurh-
ter. They were taken with cholera and died,
Shortly afterwards he was also attacked with the
same disease and brought to the house Of Mr. Peter
Tay Tor, in this city. Desiring a minister, the Rev,
Mr. Gates was sent for. He told him that he had
mnther residing in Henry county. Iowa, to whom
he bequeathed his money, after paying funeral and
other expenses. His effects and money were left
with Mr. Taylor. :
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-21

The statements made by our CORE spondcn.s in
California ore conotoia'ed by the published ac-
counts from the Sacramento Transcript OF the 5th
October. The bare heading of the article is enough
to chill the blood Of humanity. 1t is this :-.sNews
from the Plains-2o,0oo men beyond the Desert
Cholera tarvation--Indian Hostiiities.,,