Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-15


Newport, to recruit his health. Onlanding he was
enthusiastically received by hosts of friends and
accompanied In a carriage by the ex-Mayor, Mr.
Swift, to the American Hotel. Multitudes assem-
hled on the outside and loudly called for Clay to
address them. He responded to the call and alter
being saluted by nine cheers, he spoke as follows:
Gcn.lemen-I fee! greatly obliged for this friend
~ saluta'Ion. have never visited Philadelphia
hut with pleasure, and have always met with most
cordial welcome. [Cheels.J
CAT this moment an omnibus driver tried TO force
his vehicle through the crnwdl Mr. Clay saitt That
omnibus left at Washington did not get through,
cloud cheers and peals of laughter ,l--Mr Clay re-
s,lmed-T should have been much more happy, and
should have met you, on this occasion. with more
pleasure could have congratulated you on the do
ings Of that body of which am a member. but re-
greet to say they have done nnthing-ahsolutrly
nothnc--nf moment in the great question which
has oCcaSioned so much attention and has created
so deep feeling throughout the country, tCries of
true, oh! true,) but we must never despair of the
Republic. (CIies of no. never.) Perhaps the hest
acts Of that body to come, and we may have
hope that hereafter they will redeem themselves,
and the latter days of their session Will be the best
days. (Cheers.)
Gentlemen. have come away from Toll and trou-
bic and am seeking repose and health; must now,
therefore, wish you good night.
He withdrew amid long and enthusiastic cheer
ing.
During the night there was splendid serenade
by the Philadelphia brass band. Mr. Clay leaves
tomorrow for Newport.
Serious Riot.
New York, Aug. 6.
A riot occurred last night among the jourEeymen
Tailors on strike. They attacked and gutted two
houses and severely beat German. suspected Of
working the bellgercnts numbered about 600. The
police came to restore order but were attacked with
knives. pistols and stones. Nine of the police
were more or less wounded: they used their maces
efectualy.& arrested 40 OF the rioters, 80 Of whom
are badly beaten, and two are not expected to sur
vive.
Arrival of the HERMAN.
The steamer Herman in 16 days from Southamp
ton and Bremen. arrived this morning bringing 1916
passengers and the most valuable cargo If German
and French goods ever brought to this country.
North Carolina Election.
Dispatches received from Raleigh this morning
this morning render it almost certain that the dem
ocrats have elected their governor and have got a
majority in the legislature.
Arrival Of the CAMBRIA.
Halifax, Aug.5 S.
The Cambria arrived here at O'Clock p. Nj
The Portuguese government having declined to ac-
cede to the demands ofthe American Minister. he
has demanded his passport, and advertised his
household furniture for sale. The American SQUAD
ron was at TangierS. Mr. Clay Intended to leave
Lisbon on the 10Th.
The news of the death of Gen. Taylor produced
great sensation in England. The leading journals
devote much space to review of his character and
exploits.
n large meeting OF American Clt!RehS assembled
in London, at which our Minister presided. A
ries ofhighly patriotic resolutions, expressive of
the great loss the country has sustained and their
sympathy with his family, were passed.
The political news from England possess no new
feature of striking importance. In Parliament the
Ministry has sustained two more defeats their
own measures, and have abandoned the Jews
emancipation bill and new marriage act.
The potatoe blight is said to have appeared both
in England and Ireland in most unmitigated form.
effects n he in hp tp,y0
kets, Notwithstanding some crops present an album
dant harvest.
Denmark and the Duchies.
Actual hoStillties have commenced between Den
mark and the DuChies. The coast having been de-
CiareG by the former state bockaded. there was an
action between Danish man-of.war and German
steamer on the 2lst. in which the former, having
suffered considerably, was forced to retreat. The
hostile armies at last dates were face to face, and
as the King of Denmark intends severe coercion,
there remains no doubt that a conflict will
ensue.
Arrival Of the Cherokee.
New York, Aug.
The Cherokee arrived this evening. The steam
cr arrived at Panama with 900, 600. Every thing
was quiet in San Francisco, and gold as plentiful as
ever, if not more than formerly. The Cherokee
brings III passengers-amount Of gold among them
not stated. She brings 700 900 in gold on freight
The markets show no Improvement.
The conductor of Rowland T. AspinwalPs specie
tram was robbed of $4,000 in his passage across
the lsthmus.
Congre ssional.
Washington, Aug.6.
In SENATE-Mr Clemens, resolution in structinr
the committee on Military Affairs to inquire into
the eXpediency Of comforting the Brevet rank Of
Lieutenant General on Major General Scott, in con-
sideration of his eminent services.
Mr. Pearce's bill in relation to the boundary of
Texas was then taken up.
Mr. Foote moved to postpone the consideration
Of the bill till Tomorrow and then make it the spe-
Cial order. After some debate the motion was car
ried.