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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08
Correspondence Of the New YORK Tribune.

Boston, July 81.
Daniel H. Pearson, who is to be executed in the
Jail yard At East Cambridge day after Ia. morrow,
for the murder Of his wife and twin daughters, at
Wilmington, Mass, in May, lSls, has made full
confession Of his guilt. He made assclear breast"
Of the tragedy to Rev. Mr.. Merrill, Chaplain Of the
Prison, and Rev. E. r. Taylor OF this city, to-day.
He can't give any reason why he killed them. He
says they never gave him any cause for committing
such an act. He says that sometimes he can hardly
realize that they dead. Instead Of being stupid
and insane he turns out to be shrew sharp, cum
ming person. He has lately been brought TO re.
aiming sense of situation through the efforts Of
Father Taylor. the famous seaman's preacher
Pearson once heard him preach and was favorsbly
impressed with the Rev. Father, and ut his tPearJ
son's) earnest wish Father Taylor has visited him
ton and reads his Bible constantly. He has ridi-
culed the idea that he would be hung until within
. week. He will be privately executed between
the hours Of and IL A. NJ. on Friday.
Pearson hss little daughter living. about four
teen years ofage. He has brother who 10 . mer-
chant in this city, and . very intelligent and re-
spectacle man. His father is living in Wilmipg;o
He is white. haired old sire, and very respecta-
BILE man. Pearson has been frequently visited, BY
his only sister, since his confinement.
Profess Webster is in remarkably good health
il constantly in his devotions, and appears like
man who realizes the awful and ignominious fste
which awaits him. perceive that your telegraph
ic correspondent has furnished your readers with
the fact that the death warrant read yesterday,
with the prisoners reply. Nothing further OF any
interest occurred at that interview. He is allowed
the usual articles in his cell that he had before the
decision. mention this because some have tho,t
ta matter ofsurprise that he should be allowed .
knife and fork, glassware &C.. they being impress
ed with the idea that he would commit suicide
He once said, when SPOKEN to upon that subject /:
81 am too much of Christian to commit suicide
We shall see. Bets run high that he will never be
hung-that he will take his own life. Others arc
equally as fierce in betting that he will he hunr
will keep you advised Of whatever msy occur that
10 new. vr,.x
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

A Coon SroRY.-A capital story is
told as recently happening 10 the Duke Of
Wellington, though We do not vouch for
its accuracy, Mrs Loudon, the WELL
known writer on BOTANY and Horticulture
addressed him note asking permission
to see plantation of beeches on one Of his
estates and signed her name c. J. London.
The Duke opened the note and CHANGING
first at il through his spectacles at the sig
nature, read it c. J. London. "Ah! the
Bishop Of London !'-such being the usu-
al signature Of that prelate. A second
glance at its contents of the note dis clos ed
to the hasty eye Of the Duke that the wri-
ter desired 10 see his breeches. What the
Bishop could want with the Dukes
breeches was puzzler, but reflection
suggested that it was probable the breech-
es he wore at the Battle Of Waterloo, and
that they were wanted TO be copied in
some painting, or for some other artistic
purpose.
Accordingly the breeches were careful.
ly envelloped and sent to the Bishop with
the Dukes compliments. The Bishop
ter turning the matter over in his mind,
could not avoid the fear that the advanced
years of the Duke had produced a weak
ness Of mind, Of which this was the first
manifestation. Full OF this fear, he at once
hurried to Lord John Russell to commu-
nicate it, and found the Prime Minister
no better able to explain the circumstance
than himself Meanwhile the Duke on
second thoughts, found the supposed re-
quest of the Bishop queer one, and put
ting the note in his pocket, also went to
Lord John $ where he arrived while the
Bishop was there. Finally the matter
was explained and on further examina-
ton Of Mrs Loudon's note, the cause Of
the mistake discovered. 1t is needless to
say the Mrs L at once got the permission
she sought, and visited the beeches with
great satisfaction.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

Foreign Items.
In . French Medical Journal, M. Bordet reports
case in which two deep eschars were made on a
patient without the least pain. the places having
been previously drenched with chloriform for ten
minutes. The application OF caustic did not cause
even so much pain IS the slight burning sensation
produced by the chloroform itself. II is suggested
that Assesses may be opened, or bodies near the
surface extracted without pain, by the same means.
Opera Glasses are now greatly in demand among
the American whalers. They have large object
glasses which shOS whales in the distance more
certainly than the large telescopes, and with less
trouble.
The celebrated Dr. Bueklnnd, the eminent geolc-
gist, Dean of Westminster, and private friend Of
Sir Robert PEEL is reported, beref OF his rea-
son, and in close confinement in = lunatic asylum
near Oxford.
Mdcduldy, the Scotch Historian, 10 IN Scotland
visiting the battle fields and other historical locs
ties in preparation for the forthcoming volumes If
his delightful work. We may hope to see vol. H.,
ere long.
ferred upon him the honorary degree OF Doctor Of
Civil Law, By the University Of Oxford. Our coun-
trymen are reapng high honors in the old country.
Madame Pasta, now sixty years OF age, has con-
sented to sing at concert in London, on the 10th
inst. given in aid Of the Italian exiles. The
"event' 10 exciting great sensation in metropolitan
musical circles.
Mr. Gibson, Of Rome, now in England, has re-
ceived an order for . colossal group ir marble, Of
figures by her Majesty, supported on either side by
justice and clemency. The figure Of the Queen
will be ten feet in height, and the side figures eight
feet. This group will occupy place in tie new
houses OF parliament.
Lsdy Csstleredgh, daughter OF the Earl Of Rodden
Grand master Of the Orangenen, and wife OF the
son Of the Marquis OF Londonderry, has joined the
Roman Catholic church. Another lady, hardly less
conspicuous, Mrs Wherefore, sister -in-law to the
Bishop Of Oxford, has also become convert to the
same communion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

Four Germans, few days since went over the
river opposite this place to hunt. During their
hunting excursion, they separated, but two Of them
have Jet returned. Rumor says that one Of them,
George Frederick William Kruger, who was known
to have in his possession several hundred dollars,
has probably been murdered by Chas Tillman, his
companion. Search has been made and nothing
belonging to either Of them, save cane can be
found. The cane belonged to Kruger.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

The Republic and the Intelligencer both have ed
itorial articles the late Cabinet. The Republic
says:
ait is too early to do them full justice; but the
time will come when the country, Gained from the
excitement Of the hour, and redeemed from the
agitation which vexes it, will duly appreciate the
Industry, ability, courage, and patriotism which
they devoted to its service.''
The lnteligencer rapidly glances at rather what
the late administration have done than to express
ing any opinion to their mode OF doing it.
"Numerous Treaties Of importance appear to
have been negotiated by this Government during
the last six months OF which but little has reached
the public. except the authority Of mere rumor.
With the late British Treaty, which reflects so
much honor on the country, and which we our
selves have emphatically denominated '.the Great
Britain treaty. the public has been officially
made acquainted.
We have learnt that Treaties have also been
made by the Secretary Of State with the Sandwich
Islands, with New Grenada, with Peru, and Mexico.
"The Treaty with the Sandwich Islands was ne
gotiated with Mr. Jarvis, the Commiss ioner on the
derEtand unanimously approved by the Senate, and
intelligence of the exchange of Publications., which
was to take place at Honolulu, may be soon expect
ed in the United States.
ssThis Treaty, we understand, is not only a
Treaty Of Commerce and Navigation, but contains
a Postal arrangement with the Sandwich Islands,
and provision for extradition Of fugitives from
justice.
tsOf the other Treaties we have no precise in
formation; but we understand that they are con.
sidered highly important to the commerce and nav
igation of the United States.
"Besides these Treaties, negotiated by the Sec
rotary Of state, under the direction Of the late
President of the United States, the Convention
for the Railroad across the Isthmus OF Tehaunte-
pee, and the several Treaties with Nicaragua, San
Salvador, and Guatemala, with the negotiations for
conventions OF accession to the Central American
or British Treaty, will forever mark the era o:
To,,l .:~:ex 4 l.
most successful for its diplomacy in the history
of this country.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

Gen. Avezzana denies in . published letter, that
the republicans At Rome proposed to undermine
anc blow up st Peters. According to his statement
they had neither time nor powder to do any thing
OF the kind.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

story was in vogue, few days since that the
Governor OF this Commonwealth, had issued a
proclamation, ordering special election in the LIST
Congressional District. This is a shear mistake.
II is too bad that his Excellency should be repre-
scented A. having written proclamation. We are
not aware that he was ever before accused Of per-
petreting such deed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08
The Bible Cause In lswa.

We are happy to learn Of the prosperity Of this
cause, from the last report Of the American Bible
Society. There are twenty-seven Bible Societies
in this state, auxiliary to the parent institution.
All Of these: with one exception, have made remit
tances for Bibles and Testaments the past year,
amounting In the aggregate to StsA7 2e. The whole
amount which they have RENTED from the begin
ming is $Aso5 10. ofthis the Des Moines Co., BIZ
BILE Society has paid @ss7 g. that Of Henry county
@sss fl. The society Of Lee county is the Oldest
in the State. Twenty-one Bible distributors have
been employed in ~ counties during the lass year.
They visited sss7 families, l7l7 Of whom were
found destitute. The number Of Bibles and Tesla
ments distributed through the state was s7el.
We hope that these encouraging facts will slim
uate the friends Of the Bible to renewed exe,tons
in the cause. The parent society issued the last
year sss,sss bibles and testaments. Ns receipts
amounted to $2s4,si4 81.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08
Life Insurance.

We cannot too often urge upon all to avail them
selves ofthe opportunity now presented u secu-
ring thsos who are dependant upon them from the
evils Of poverty should they be suddenly taken
away BY the hand of death. The Mutual Life In
surance Company Of New York, one Of the most
substantial in the whole country, has established
an agency in this city, 1t which all can be accom-
aodated. This company has net accumulated
fund Of above OSE MILLION OF DoLLARs, and du.
ring the year lsls incurred and paid losses to the
amount over one hundred sad seveniy thossaHd
AoRiays, probably larger amount than any existing
company. Read the advertisenentin our columns,
and then call on NJ rrssee, the sgcut and obtain
circular.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

The proceedings in the English Parliament are
Of little interest. The Ministry have evnced no
disposition to resign.
The cholera has again broken out in London.
The butcher, Hayrau, has been dismissed In dis
grace from the Government Of Hungary. The i'm
mediate cause was owing to his setting At liberty
Bezzerady, . confidential friend Of Kossuth.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

AN ORDINACE to amend Ordinance entitled can
Ordnsncsto establish Hay Scales in the city Of Burns
ton. Passed June 10th 1850.
Sect LIST. BE it ordained by the City Council Of the
City that from and after the taking effect OF
this Ordinance, all hay brought into the Corporate lin
its ofsaid City for sale shall be weighed the Scales
tabhed under the provisions of the Ordinance to which
this 10 amendatory before tho is sold and that
persons selling in said city without first
having the same weighed aforesaid and obtaining
certificate Of the weight the from the weghers
shall be fined in any less than five tina
dorrs Provided that in all failures to convict in
under this Ordinance the costs of such suit
shall be paid by the Of said HayScaes and any
gment rendered such suit shall be lien upon
said Scales unit the is paid. Passed August 9th
1850. l.. COOK, Pres. pro TEN.
Attest: w. H. CLANCY, City Recorder.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

The Albany Evening Journal, in noticing the
new Cabinent, pays the following handsome COM
pliment to Hon. Edward Bates Of Missouri, the
new Secretary Of War;
'In Edward Bates of Missou'i,as Secretary of War
we have embodiment Of all that 10 bright and
beautiful in Citizen, and all that is excellent and
elevated in statesman. There is not in this out
stretching Republic, nobler or purer per onii-
cation OF intellectual endowments, the ehastencd
ambition, and the social virtues which sdorn the
lives and hallOw the memories Of Patrick Henry,
John Marshall and William Writ, than are found,
tremendously blended in the elements which form
the character Of Edward Bates.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

Lieut. Gov. John L. Helm, was inaugerated Gov
ernor OF Kentucky, on Saturday last, to ill the va
cancy occasioned by the transfer Of Gov. Critten-
den to Mr. Fillmore's Cabinet.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08
How II was Dene.


n any thing were wanting to convince the wings
Of the absolute necessity Of due concert Of action
70 ensure success, think it may be found in the
result OF the election in this county. We had =
good ticket-one that was acknowledged to be so,
even BY the locos themselves. Yet, notwithstand-
Ing this, very large number Of the wings seemed
To havs been determined to defeat it, ifthe oppos
tion could not do without their assistance. Again
and again have We insisted that all true wings
should endeavor to establish = more thorough or
eanization, and the utmost unanimity OF action in
the party, % the only means Of securing victory.
hut private animosity, personal pique, and num-
bsrless other equally contemplate influences,
seem, We are sorry to say, to be of more import
snce with many individuals, than the great princi
pies which indicate the character ofthe whg party.
Our opponents are always well Organized. Their
drsergeants are ever on the alert and their pres
snt success, with Z ticket SO unsatisfactory to
many Of them, 10 . most convincing evidence Of
The value OF perfect organization. We are aware
that they were suspicious OF the result in Dss
Mnines, but their cxertions among the crank and
Ole" were attended with their usual effect. The
wings have none but themselves to thank for their
defeat. When they act as wisely ~ they know how,
We shall look for better results.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

THE PURCHASE OF New MEzIee.-
The Hon. Truman Smith, in his speech
the National Senate, on the sth inar
produced full and official statistics "
show that the territories OF New Ms sss
and California cost the Union $l54'oS0,
353 65 in the expenses Of the wal -
the indemnity paid for the territory
CURED. Besides which We have the ~, ~.
lowing statistics of the loss OF human -
in the war: The number Of dssins -
turned by the officers Of the army = -, -
S7S; 9,749 were discharged for di'sO'"
OF whom at least half have d'eo, -
ASIA; 70 200 men were mus:erea ID
service during the war, and 80 o'o s =
mustered out of the residue, smoun'i.
22,6S7, 2O,O72 were returned . 80.
discharged or deserted, and the d're' .a...
2,6l5. are supposed to be dead Q, 'n
mustered OIL, Of service it is e'''n IA.
that 10 per cent or STA have since ~" y
thus making in the aggregate T. S.;,h
%, 4Sl lives through this war. Mf - II.
rightly asks whether, with this esPs ...
ture Of life and treasure, the United o -
have not purchased New Mexico, ,.,.
whether We are obliged to ru'e'
it . second tims. 49,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

story went the rounds, not long since that our
Minister At the Court Of Madrd received an insult
from Gen. Narvaez. As might b expected, this
Idle report, proved to b without foundation. The
idea Of our Minister receiving an insult from such
. source, 10 supremely ridiculous.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

The Board of School Directors for this District,
have appointed A. w. Carpenter, Esq, A. the sue
cessor Of Ex-Cov. James Clarke, deceased.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

The St Louis Republican Of Saturday, announces
that the Hon. Edward bates has declined accepting
the place offered him in the new Cabinet.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

The London Times in Commenting upon the
death OF Sir Robert Peel, says, "a" is strange that
on the bloodless field Of state smanship. death
should so often come with the suddeaness the vi
oience, and the anguish OF war! Chatham fell
lighting His still greater son sank under the new
Of Australia. Perceval was sssassinated on the
threshold Of the House, his hand filed with papers
and speech on his tongue. Castlereah,s end va.
still more awful. Lord Liverpool was struck down
In the midst Of his duties. Canning fell suddenly
while soaring In the pride OF his might. Huskis.
son persisted terribly in the midst of hi. former
colleagues. Dentinck aspired to be a statesman,
and died in full health without moments warn
ing. But who would have thought that Peel would
have be added to the list, The hero OF a hundred
fights still survives. All around US we see octone
sarian generals and adn,irals, surviving counties,
accidents Of battle and of nood and dying at las, of
slow decay. Sir Robert Peel falls BY sudden cas-
ualy before his strength had begun to fail or his
mind to decline"
Such is the end Of all human greatness, and such
the uncertainty life.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08
Iswa Mecidal College.


We have received the Annual Catalogue and Cir
cu'ar ofthe College of Physicians and Surgeons Of
the Iowa University for 1880, now located At
Keokuk whittier it has been removed during the
present summer.
This institution, We are happy to learn il, for
one 80 recently established, in . most nourishine
condition, and bids fair to become IN honor to our
young state. The Citizens Of Keokuk have, with
most conmendabie liberality, made ample contri-
buttons towards establishing it upon firm and
permanent basis, and buildings will be in READINGS.
a. the commencement of the ensuing session. suf.
nc'ent for all the purposes Of lectures, cabinet.
anatomical rooms, &c. required to facilitate III.
acquisition Of medical knowledge. A Ho,n;,., :.
soon to be erected BY the city in connection with
the college, which will afford students peculiar Oh
portunities for the cultivation of ANATOMY and
Clinical Medicine. .-
Our fellow citizen, DR. Henry M. Matthew'S. IA.
recently been called to the chair of Chemistry and
rhsrmacy' position he will I'LL, We feel certain
rom our acquaintance with him, with honor to
himself and to the Institution.
we trust that all who intend pursuing a cour.e
OF medical studies viii give the claims Of this in
stitution careful investig CATION before going else
where.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

FROM OREGoS. Our dates from Or.
gon are as late as May 30. The Speds
tor, Of that date, says tina. the Legislator
met OH the 9Th. The Governors Mo
sage is published in that paper. in il he
relates at length his proceedings to dis
cover the mu.derers Of DR. Whiiemsn and
his party. Five of them were given up
by the Gayuse Indians, who, in their Fl.
forts to take them, killed several.
The Judge Of the First District Couh
being absent, a law was passed, eivingihs
Second Distric: Court jurisdiction in ihs
case, and calling a session Of the ssns,
which was held, and the murderers cor
vicied and sentenced TO he hung, on ths
I'd of June. They confessed their guih.
The Legislature adjourned May "a
In the Spectator OF the 10th Of Msy,
we find the following proc eedings Of tfs
Legislative Assembly, which took pics
OH the 10Th:
Col. King introduced joint resoluina
TO inquire into "the propTiety Of calling
Cow ention for the purpose Of forming
State Constitution preparatory 10 sdna.
ting this Territory a. State into b.
Union"
This important and popular measure
was showed off The track BY the adoption
Of the following resolution: t-
Resolved, The Council concurring there
in, that our Delegate in Congress Le re-
quested TO use his infence to have The Or
ganic law Of this Territory 90 amended
that the Governor and Secretary may b
elected BY the people"
The deserters, 10 the number Of thirty.
two, have reached California in safety.
Gov. LANE AND RocuE RrvEa GoIs.
Gov. Lane has gone TO the Rogue river
10 negotiate, if possible, treaty with 10
Indians in that region, preparatory .
working the gold mines there. il j. -
Governors intention to explore that 80
ton of Oregon pretty thoroughly, WIN
reference to its mineral resources.
Prices OF LABOR IN OREeoE.-f@
the information Of persons wishing 70 en-
igra,e TO Oregon, we will say that lsborsfs
of all kinds are much wanted here. Car
penters are receiving SIS 10 $l2 per d'y
common day laborers from "a TO 70 2A
day. Tailors charge $50 for making :
dres. coat, and from So to $40 for ven
and panialoon.. School teachers are u
very great demand and a, their own prices
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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-08-08

The gentlemanly officers Of the steamer Bon Ac-
cord have our thanks for river favors,