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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
Narrow Policy.

The last Keokuk Register attempts to dissuade
and brighten the Des Moincs Valley folks out of
their notion to seek ultimate eastern market for
their produce, through this point and Peoria. The
editor arranges the prices of wheat at st Louis
and Chicago, as to make it ont that the st Louis
market is the best. II this were so, which taking
the average from year to year, dispute il would
not obviate the necessity of having safe, expedi-
tious and certain transit for our produce by Rail
Road to the east, unless, indeed, st Louis and Chi
cago are to be the ultimate markets. This, howev.
er is not the case. The eastern market, on the At
lantic, will be the goal. The prices there are to be
the rule, in connection with the cost and charges
of getting the produce there. If the cost Of trans
portation, ria st Louis and New Orleans are the
same, even, as they would be on continuous line
ofral road to the east the latter would be far pref
cradle for its expedition and safety. We have not
time to discuss this question satisfactorily in this
number. Neither do we deem ii necessary. The
people of the Des Moines Valley, the granary of
Iowa, see the necessity Of having certain and rr-
peditious vent for their surplus produce by the way
of this place and Peoria The people of Peoria are
waking up in the matter and they will not rest un-
tthey have road that will tap this granary of Iowa.
The Des Moines Valley has already expressed de-
sire to have roads opened that they can at least
have choice of markets, and we think they will
do all they can to secure it, the Keokuk Register to
the contrary Notwithstanding. The argument in
favor of Keokuk will fall 10 the ground as soon as
the distractions in the Lower Rapids are removed.
This, we have no doubt, will be accomplished very
soon. 1t will then cost more for transportation
from this place to St Louis than it will from Keo-
kuk.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.
The Noun. plca.sn. Convention.

The Mount Pleasant Convention.
The 27th Of February will long be remembered by
the people Of Mount Pleasant and all who were pre-
sent at the Convention which assembled in that
place on that day. No house could be found large
enough to contain the crowd in attendance. A,
deep felt enthusiasm was manifested on the occa-
sion, and as all were equally interested in the OBJ
ject, all were satisfied with the proceedings. Men
were there representing eight Counties-men,whose
intellig ence and influence sufficient guaranty
to ensure the completion of the undertaking at an
early day.
The transcript of the proceedings which we pub.
lish in another column speak for themselves. We
need not add a word to convince our readers that
great interest is the interior countless
and the richest counties too in the stateto secure
the transit of their surplus Produce to the nearest
and best market. While this feeling is predominant
in their minds, the citizens along the route to Peo-
ria cannot but see that while such favorable OPP
portunity presents Itself tap the uery best portion
of one the rches countries in the rorld, it behooves
them to avail themselves of it without delay This,
we believe they are determined to do, judging from
the proceedings Of the meeting which was hoAd in
Peoria on last Wednesday evening. an account oil
which may be found in another column. At that
meeting, with Major vooRHIs at its head, Peoria is
pledged to build about one third Of the road. The
remaining counties on the route will now be ami.
mated and encouraged to subscribe for the remain
der. If Burlington is allowed the privilege, our
citizens will cheerfully build that portion Of the
road from here to Oquawka.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

are too base, no fraud too infamou, IA,
used by them to accomplish their end I.
defeated by the votes Of the people ~
poll books are stolen to avoid the eiF.c. l,
the expressed will Of the majority. WA
such men as leaders and manager, ~
party, what safety have the people =.
their rights. The cutierizing or Hri..
out Of the office to which he wa, f,;,,a
elected, was such a fraud upon MI.
rights as 10 s,igmatise forever ibe su;l,.
parties; but when downright felonv |.
re.orted to for the defeat of the Whio c.n !.
didate, it presents an example Of political
depravity unparalleled in the history y
any country. Will Congress permit n,
Thompson TO hold seat in Congress. an
tanned through such criminal conduct 4
the part of his friends? Though he n.yn,.
have advised the commission Of the ih.n
he is clearly accessory after the fact. Nj.
acceptance Of the certificate Of electio.
and the tenacity with which he retain, II.
advantage thus unrighteously gained Viii
full knowledge Of the facts show him toh
not unwilling to enjoy the fruits Of ii.
corrupt proceeding.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

HORSE KILLEp.-We understand that team be-
longing to Mr. John Butler, who resides near this
place, off few days since, when one of The
horses-a fine brood mare with foal--ran against a
tree and broke her skull.
We clip the above from the Davenport Gazette,
and do il for the purpose Of calling the attention
of our citizens TO the frequent runaways in this
place. Hardly day passes but the lives Of our
citizens, well their property, are put in eop-
ardy by the running away horses attached 70 wag
ons. II seems to US that suitable provision should
be made by city council for hitching horses in
a safe place, and that ordinance should be passed
to compel those with teams toput them where such
accidents can be. avoided.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
From the Peoria Champion.


The response TO the call on our citizens
for their ATTENDANCE at the Rail Rod
Meeting on Wednesday evening, was III
the friends Of the measure could ask. Il
was one Of the most enthusiastic gather.
ings we ever attended. Itappesred tebs
the determination OF every one present.
to do something towards the completiond
the great object which brought them o.
gether. Our men of capital were presen
men who possess influence IS well .
mesns-who are able 10 construct road.
and by the weight oftheir example induce
others 10 assist in the project-they were
there in force; and the interest manifested
by them was not 10 be mistaken.
The remarks Of Mr. Peters were listen.
ed to with Ithe most profound attention,
and convinced the most skeptical Of The
utility and practicability Of building the
road, as well as the profits and advantages
to be derived from its construction, Be-
sides proving to those present that it would
be safe investment for capital.
There appeared to be some doubt wheth-
CT tIlC "HoIC dhOuHt WUulu UC TdIsc0, Ouk
when the chairman suggested that Peoria
build the road alone to Pennington, and
the counties along the route continue Il,
with the assistance Peoria could give then,
the feeling seemed unanimous that i NJ
only could be built, but that it would X.
No longer have the counties along the pro-
posed line reason TO find fault with PEG.
ria; she is now awake, and will do her full
proportion: and should The plan proposed
by the chairman be adopted, in less thsn
eighteen months the old ''iron horse" will
be seen traversing Our prairies, bringing
the Father of Waters in close connection
with our beautiful Illinois.
Two weeks hence another meeting j 70
be held, when the committee appointed 1t
this one is to make their report, and We
predict they will produce double the sub
seriptieH Of any other county along The
route.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
From the Keokuk Register.


Those conversant with the history Of
the election for member of Congess for
this District in lS4S, will recollect the in
famous trick of legerdemain resorted to by
the friends of the Locofoco candidate, Mr.
Thomson, to secure to him the election,
now contested by Mr. Miller in Congress.
The poll books Of kanesville precinct
(giving Miller large majority,) were
stolen from the office oil the Clerk of Mon
roe county, to which they had been re-
turned, and by that means Mr. Thompson
obtained the certificate of election. These
stolen poll books few days ago came to
light. They are found at last, and in the
hands of Mr. Thompson's counsel, Judge
Mason, who accidentally let the secret
out in the following way. During an in
terview between Mr. Miller and Judge
Mason in relation to taking dispositions in
the contested case, the Judge handed out
for Mr. Miller's inspection some papers,
and through mistake the veritable original
poll books. Mr. Miller detected them at
once from the signatures of the judges and
clerks. He charged the fact home to the
Judge, when his late Honor with some
embarrassment protested that he had come
by them honestly, but that he was not at
liberty to state how he got them. The
books were examined by several persons
who happened to be present to their salts
faction, and returned to Judge Mason's
custody. Those present describe the
scene to have been one long to be remem-
bered.
And now that the truth has been devel-
oped beyond the possibility Of contradic-
ton that these poll books were deliberately
and feloniously stolen by the Locofoco
irieEds of Mr. Thompson to secure his
election, have we not right to know who
perpetrated The infamous deed? They are
found in the hands of Mr. Thompson's
counsel, and among the papers pertaining
to the case of the contested seat. Will
the possession be accounted for? The late
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court knows
the law too we'll to dispute the doctrine
that the possessor Of stolen goods must gipe
account for his possession, or rest under
an imputation OF guilt. Did ne get them
from his client, Mr. Thompson? And il
so, where did He get them? From GER
tain would-be candidate for governor?
Who is the thief that stole the poll
books? And at whose instance and re-
quest was this outrage perpetrated? We
call upon the Judge to exculpate himself
from the imputation the known facts raise
against him and his client by disclosing
the real actor in that disgracelul transact
/ ton.
The disclosure ofthese facts show what
abandoned and corrupt principles control
the political action of the leaders of the
Locotoco party Of this State. No means
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
Extract OF letter from an intelligent slaveholde

Extract or letter from an intelligent SaVenOideF
in Virginia to friend in this place.
elf the fools and rascals, North and South, don't
divide the Union, we shall soon have fourishing
times. Money is now plenty and cheap in England,
and it will flow in upon us, and expand our curren-
cy, if confidence in our institutions can be sustain
ed But am afraid these fanatics will do mischief,
and consider the fanatics at the south, as bad as
the fanatics at the north, and the southern people
do not know the value of this Union. In their de-
sire for free trade with Europe, they are willing to
sacrifice that glorious free trade that exists from
one end Of this Union to the other, and which is
worth more to US than all the world beside.
81 am sorry you arc so highly taxed in Iowa. The
states have acted very unwisely in this matter
Of taxes. II is the greatest drawback upon their
prosperity. If could advise them, they would I'M
dertake nothing that costs money, they would watt
until they acquired more strength, and low taxes,
would now add more TO the population and wealth
of any one new state, than anything that could be
DONE"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
The Cross Rail r Dad Meeting.

While the Iowa City and Davenport papers seem
to be satisfied with the late meeting which conven-
ed to express their views in relation to rail road
from Davenport to Council Bluffs, the Musca!ine
Journal declares it to have been one of the most
disorderly and undgniied conventions the editor
ever saw assembled together. Muscatine was large
ly represented in the convention. The convention
contemplates building the road by grants of land
from Congress. While they are talking and quar-
reling about this gigantic road Plank road will be
built from Burlington to Fort Des Moines, by pri-
vate enterprise. In two years we expect there will
be Plank Road in fu. blast between this place and
Ottumwa, which being direct line, and the near
est route TO Council Bluffs, will the travel OF
emigrants going to California through that route.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

All remember the stir made in this place last fall,
among the quidnuncs, to ascertain the author of
"Chevy Chass.' Our fellow citizen, J. F. Abra-
hams, took the trouble to send to Philadelphia to
obtain the facts in the case. They may be found in
the following extract of aletter from B. Love, ESQ
of Philadelphia
ssThe ballad of "Chevy Chase" was written in the
reign Of Henry vi, OF England, and the author was
ssRychard Sheale.'' This is the old song. The one
usually seen the one you refer toJ is moderniza-
ton Of the old one--and is, l think, decided i'm
provement. This was done in the reign of James
ist or Charles LIST of England, and by whom is un-
known. The old ballad and the new one, are both
to be found in sPercy's Reliques Of Ancient Eng
lish Poetry"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
Free Soil Convention.

New YoRK, Feb. %, 5 r. NJ.
At the late Free Soil State Convention,
held a, Faneuil Hall, Boston, the Presi-
dent, Hon. ]. G. Palfrey, remarked that
he had heard that Mr. Webster had pro-
posed compromise which would prove
satisfactory to the South; but could not be-
lieve it. lie thought any Northern man,
however distinguished, who would offer
such compromise, would wither under
it, like Jonah's gourd. Another gentle
man said that, with regard to passing new
laws for the return Of fugitive slaves, he
was utterly opposed TO il. He ayowed
his determination to assist such fugitives;
and said he would not become the jackall
Of Shareholders. Other speakers uttered
similar sentiments.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

Nicaragua charlottesville Squier has
found time TO play the antigua, ian as well
as the diplomat, and his researches have
been at least as profitable as his negotis-
lions. He has sent home two colossal
figures. found on an island in Lake Mica
ragua, and he states that they are only
portions of a group of statues, some q
which are as large as the pillars in The
Hall Of Representatives at Washington,
which, if we recollect Alright, are about
forty feet high. One figure he has sent
home represents man in a sitting posture,
with tiger in the act of springing on his
back. ~. Y. Transcript.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

ApVERTIslNG.--We are glad to see that some of
our merchants are beginning to realize the value of
aavertising not only in their city papers, but
III those IN the interior. Nothing will bring trade
TO TINS place more efsctuaily, than to adopt this
method. If our merchants can make it an object
for retailers to trade with them on as good terms
as they can any where else, and will advise them
that they will do through their local papers the
custom Of such may be secured. The following
from the Davenport Gazette tells the story:-
Burlington AdUertisements. Carders, Drug
gists, ETC., will be able to recruit their stocks at
Burlington as cheap as at 81 Louis. See advertise
1entS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
V.surxeroN Feb % T.

HousE.--The resolution for the admis-
sion Of California into the Union, was this
day ordered to be printed. A bill order
ing the Secretary Of the Navy 10 purchase
American water-rotted Hemp, alone, when
equal to foreign, was discussed and passed
over. The consideration Of the Presi-
dents California Message was then re.
snmed in committee of the whole; and Mr.
Conrad having the floor. spoke in favor Of
admitting California with her present Con-
stitn'ion. Remainder of dispatch unis-
telligible.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
For the Burlin gton Hawk. Eye.

For the Burlington Hawk. Eye.
THE PARTING.
addressed to the California B'h0y's (of Burlington
ny J. PIERsoE.
Oft shall the Sun in splendor rise
And fling his radiance round the skies;
As oft will sink beyond the plain,
Ere we all shall meet again.
OF shall Hcsper in the West
Pour her tears on Oceans breast;
And Luna often wax and wane
Ere we all shall meet again.
Oft shall the Lover kiss his maid,
For the last time, in sun or shade;
And sigh'd adieu! with grief and pain,
Ere we all shall meet again.
OFT shall the stars in the blue sky.
From the mid Arch of heav'n on high.
Cheer with their light the Grant swain,
Ere we all shall meet again!
OFT shall the tides Of Ocean flow,
And Woman's heart, replete with wo,
In signs of broken vows complain,
Ere we all shall meet again.
OFT shall Spring with vernal showers
Crown Natures brow with breathing flowers,
And Summer robe the fields with grain,
Ere we all shall meet again.
OFT shall Autumn's yellow woods
Drop their foliage on the floods,
And Winter roar with Frost and Rain,
Ere we all shall meet again.
Oft shall warm tears from Beauty's eye
Burst DER her cheek or rosy dye,
To free her heart of Sorrows pain,
Ere we all shall meet again.
But let our days be many or few
Be to each other kind and true;
In Virtues paths strive to remain,
For we must all meet once again.
Burlington, March 4th, 1860.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

PHANcy PHELLows.-The New YORK
Tribune says:
"A phine company Of phreemen Phan..
tastically and phunnily phixed oil WIN
motely apparel, and mounted on horses o
all varieties, pcraded yesterday.
They were preceded by General Stal,
ing, fanked by General Curiosity, sna
followed by General Laughter.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

THE OswEeo.-Ths popular boat with her old
and favorite officers-Battelle and Remey at their
hcad-has worked her way over the Rapids not
withstanding the low stage of WATER and arrived at
our landing on Tuesday night. As usual Major
Remey brought us generous package of papers for
which he has our thanks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07
6 so
*,
su..suN
River Fare

Distance from New York TO Buffalo BY
this, the Central Railroad and the North
River, 575 miles. The time by the Ex-
press train from Buffalo to Albany, II
hours.
The writer farther predicts that before
June next, passengers will be carried
from Buffalo to New York via Albany,
Poughkeepsie, and the Hudson river Rail
Road, in l9 hours; so that passenger
who leaves Buffalo at five o'clock in The
morning, will be in his Hotel in New
York by IL the same night; and for the
moderate sum of So.
This is decided improvement on for
mer rates Of fare and OF speed, and we msy
anticipate brisk competition during the
coming summer, between the Ceniralroads
and the New York and Erie roads.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

Mr. Clay's Speech occupies large space in our
present number. The remainder is too long for
full insertion in this paper, AMI we shall therefore
be obliged to content oursef with his eloquent sum-
ming up the whole matter in next publication.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

"Annals ofthe Minnesota Historical society.'' We
have received very interesting pamphlet, with the
above title. We glad to see our up river friends
engaged in SO laudable an undertaking. The PAM
phet contains very valuable historical sketch Of
the early settlement of the northwest, by Rev. Ed
ward d. Neill, from which we may hereafter make
some extracts.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

The Muscatine Enquirer says that Judge Has
tngs, recently elected Chief Justice of California,
is on his way home for his family, and that it is
fortunate, inasmuch his family started some time
ago to join him, and they viii probably miss each
other.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

FOURTH DlsrRlcr, MAss.-.Another
Trioi.-A fifth trial for the election of a
Representative in this District takes place
on the 4th Of March next. The Official
vote on the last trial stood Thompson,
1888; Palfrey, 1927; Robinson 1902;
others, 10.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

Aunt Hitty enquired of the servant 81.
If she came from the Hungarian parts o.
Ireland. On being told that her geogra'
phical knowledge was somewhat defee,
tive, she excused herself by saying,
haint much larnin'; never went to scnoos
but one day, and that was in the evenln,
and we hadn't no candle, and the master
didn't come.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

70 The attention Of the trade is called to the
sales which are to take place at the City auction
room on Saturday next amongst the articles to be
sold, two Piano Fortes, lot of Furniture, Car
penters Tools sc. sc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

The Telegraphic wires were knocked into pi du-
ring the late storm. While the markets SO
fuctuatng such an accident is very annoying to our
business men, and to US because it prevents US
from giving the latest news.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

James w. Harding, the principal of the rum ri
oters in Fort Madison, has broke Jail and made his
escape. 1t is thought he had assistance from some
of his CO -laborerS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

The Fairfield delegates at the Mount Pleasant
Convention pledged that town for $4,000 towards
building the Plank Road from Mount Pleasant to
fairfield.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

A Telegraphic despatch to the 81 LOUIS
papers announce the death Of George W.
Weissinger, assistant editor Of the Lou's-
vile Journal, after a short illness.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

Metz Goods from Bosfon.--KIMBALLS Co. have
just received their first iastalment of spring goods
direct from Boston. Call and see them.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

The .NeU York Raiiroad-Fare, Speed,
&c.-A writer in the Albany Evening
Journal understands that the price Of fare
from New York to Buffalo is pretty much
decided upon,for the coming season, at two
cents per mile OH the Railroads, which
would be
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

Several Of our citizens have already started for
California. The bulk of the companies contem
plate leaving in . week or two.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

1--WE thank our friends OF the Gazette for fur
nshins slips containing the full proceedings Of the
Mount Pleasant Convention.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

The Religious meetings in the Congregational and
churches continue to be interesting.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

LISsEED oIL.-See Burnaps advertisements.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-03-07

The convention assembled pursuant to adjourn
meDt.
On motion Of DR. J. F. Henry, Henry w. Starr,
Esq. was requested to address the convention.
Whereupon, Mr. Starr took the stand, and en-
chained the attention Of the convention for hour
with speech upon the advantages of plank roads
Iowa.
After which, the committee to prepare business