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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-23

On Saturday Mcs-rs. Hownnd ~ Asrnwai of New
York, received drafts upon ilem amounting $4,000 nom
san Antonio and other places in Texas drawn ,i,un herN
without any authority The dFaiis cashed hy yauts
parties in Texas The taiih OF forged ler ot crr'
purpoFting 10 bc issued hy Mes>rs. Rowland X Aspir
and directed 10 Captain Parker IT. French, corlnaulcs ui
overland expedition California, which lcii here
SIX months since is thought probable that Capt French
name is also forgery.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-23

III is unnecessary perhaps for us To say that we are not
We! prepared go with correspondent We would en-
has every honorable negotiation before res"rting TO the
d.caJul extremity of disunion.-E Enquirer
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-23

Harper & Brothers have us though Harold q Muir
ry of this city, of their handsoest and most valuable
publications.
The 4th VOL of Gibbons Decline and FdH Of The Roman
Empire, with useful notes by Rev H. III. Mman-a conve
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-23
MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION

In the first district :. 4. Elliott Is elected Conges, in
place Of Mr. Winthrop by about fifteen hundred m<,ayItv
In the Second Dis'rcta bnt wards have been Ss.
from, and the result as follows u pham Whig 35 Ran
tou Dem, $50; Piepon Free S0iler. 66 sclttcrna
-; lynniel and Sanyus yet be heard from No choice
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

tions-when the Decree ssdecency and wealth."
broke up in the courtroom, and seeming deter
mined on riotous collision with the other assem-
bly,, rushed like impetuous torrent upon the out
skirts assembly, bosterously yelling for their
own speakers, and riotousy mounting them upon
boxes, &C.. for the purpose of provoking the desr-
ed conflict! Still the anti-decree assembly pre-
served their dignity, and evinced q praiseworthy
determination to occupy no other position than that
of defence. And although the ASSISTANTS we're act
ing in the immediate presence of the Mayor! and
doubtless in accordance with his known approba-
ton I; and accompanied by several armed DULLES,
who at times became very boisterous, still it is
gratifying to the friends Of law and order, to learn
that the assailed pursued their deliberations,
reported their proceedings and adjourned in good
order, at about half past 10 O'Clock.
The resolutions adopted by the decree oligarchy,
the night of the nth inst, were false in their
differences, defamatory in their tendency, and
prompted by the basest motives; and although they
were expected to appear in the city papers, still,
one publication day had passed, and they had not
appeared having probably been withheld for revis-
ion. 1t was understood that committee Of polii-
cal jugglers, were to be hurried off to Burlington,
AoA 'hC uIPoSS VI ausdhSAH6 1hC HsCAeSsS VI WIS
mongrel political decree oligarchy, by maneuvring
with the Supreme Court, and concocting schemes
to operate upon the approaching election; this
committee it appears have actually been sent up.
The 'slaw and order' loving decree oligarchy,
have afforded clear example. in their riotous and
rufianly conduct the evening of the nth inst,
how little they regard the moral character, or the
pecuniary prosperity of Keokuk, unless coupled
with the promotion of their own base schemes OF
self aggrandisement.
Many respectable citizens have been heard to
say, that is longer question of land title, but
of decency and common decorum, which now re-
mains to be settled, between the decree rioters and
the anti-dec-ee litisants.
As the proceedings Of both parties will probably
be laid before the public, it is deemed unnecessary
to refer to them in detail at this time.
CITIZEN OF KEOKUK,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

Inronrarr FROM hawisoR.
nsnt Of the an,erican Consul! Dates from
Cape Haytien to April 3s, have been n.
ceived in this city by the arrival Of ts
brig Silenus. The report Of the inpris
onment of Mr. Wilson, the American Con.
sui at Cape Hay,ien, which was received
several weeks since by way Of Turks b.
land, is fully confirmed. II appears Tia,
he was arrested by the government Cd.
GERS for doing what he believed 10 be hn
duty. His whole offence was in ordering
the seals to be removed from an American
vessel, SO that she could receive Lighter
load Of coffee, which had arrived along.
side on Saturday afternoon, when The
weather threatened atempest. The hatch.
es Of every foreign vessel in port, are, ay
order Of the authorities, ordered to be
sealed up, excepting when the governnea
officers are on board. Consequently, 10
cargo can be received only under their'u.
pervision.
But in this case, the weather, beins'o
threatening, it would have been shane
ful waste OF property to have leit the col
fee exposed in an open lighter, consequent
ly Mr. Wilson order ed the matches 10 %
removed;-and it is for this act thai be
was subsequently incarcerated.
The French Consul, however, interie'.
ed and procured his release and The
latest dates from Cape Heytien state ih'I
MIR Wilson had been summoned by tbs
black officials to appear before their ri.
bunal to answer 10 the charge, and kd
left for port au Prince for that purpose.
A transaction SO outrageous on the part
Of the Haytiens, deserves the serious con-
sideralion Of our government, and p0s.
ton of our naval force should be sent y
once 10 that country for the protection o.
American interests. A man-of-war bas
long been needed in that quarter.-B'''
ton Journal.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
Correspondence oftbe Burlington Hawk.Eye.

TRADERS POINT, April %, 1850.
belong, reside mostly in Des Moines County, and
for the information Of their friends have decided
to have the names of the members published in the
Burlington papers. We cross the river to day
Every man, woman and child are in good health,
and our teams look reasonably we'll. Nothing Of
importance here in the way Of news-about many
teams arriving daily as are leaving. Corn is worth
o. per bushel-supplies of every kind have run up
enormously high-four is now selling at $l2 per
bbl and side meat at 10 cts per h. Up this time
but very little has been received by the river,
cepting what has been shipped by emgrants for
their own consumption. The carly emigrants bought
things at reasonable rate at 90 cts and bacon
atsl-4.
The name Of the company is ssFlint River,' and
the following are the of the officers and men
z c Hovey, Captain s Hall, Lieutenant d Sales,
Orderly Sergeant; Robert Crimes Camp Master; Coad,
Wagon Master.
w Patterson. Geo w Noble, Geo Roberts, Samuel +
Pope, James kurtz, Philip Harmon, Peter Moore, VIM e
Brown, Churchill, John Churchill, Napoleon Schooer,
David jones' John Nevens, John Bingaman, Thos Brown
son. Ephraim Hustled, VIM Hustled, Samuel Saint, John
Coad, Henry Coad, John Fury, Barney Mullen, John
Marley Jos wski, Austin Pey Isaac George,
John Atchson, John Brown, Miles Babb, Jacob Kline
Edward Folsom, T Stewart. J Murphy, VIM Dobson,
James Berry, Hamilton Box, John Rdly Joseph Boards.
ley, Samuel Darbishre, Richard Shelton, james Yates,
VIM Levern, Edward Pley, Thos Shelton, James Shell
ton, James Hammond, Lusk, Bartell, Sherman, d
Grover, VIM Todd, T Mcdowell, l. Waldo, Eli Harold,
L Butn, NJ Owens.
Respectfully. Yours. p.J. SALES.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
FIom the Keokuk Wing + Register. .

HEALTH OFF1CE, May ZL,i
The Board would announce 70 The citi'
zens but three deaths from cholera slnes
their report. The last terminated uni''
vorably on the evening of the 18th, sIncs
which time no case has occurred. lh
City is now comparatively healtey and lev.
er cases of arrangement OF the bowels sha
month ago. Nevertheless there should =
no relaxation Of proper dieietic rules 'pa
observances. The cases which have &C.
Cured are traceable 10 some error Of 'np
kind, and the last one 10 extraordiDsf!
mental influences.
Physicians are again politely reque:'esa
TO report faithfully and carefully, tor ~
the design Of the Board to report sse'i
case, and keep the people continually y
vi>ed. Persons at a distance may conp
IDENTIFY rely upon this assurance. iD.,s
is no case of small pox in the City o."
cinity. d. L. McGUGlN, Pres
E. II. FoRp, 'Sec'y.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
Correspondence ofthe Burlington Hawk-Eyc.
NEBRASKA TERRrToRy, Nav 9. 1850.


FRIEND EDwARDs:-I take the present opportu-
nifty Of sending you few lines, that you may know
how an old friend prospers in wild country. We
arrived in Kanesville the 25th of April, and
found there encamped about 1900 wagons. Eve
rything in the provision line was very high. Corn
was selling from 81 so to 81 90 per bushel; wheat
the same price; -four 81 90 per hundred; bran 40c
per bushel.
Kanesvile is smart little place and contains
about 1000 inhabitants, all of the Latter Day Saints
There will be about $500 wagons cross the river at
this place, averaging three to a wagon, and there
have been aboat 800 wagons which have arrived
here, whose companies have done what they called
s'backed outs They sell their teams and outfit at
auction it will bring about 900 per cent. what
they could be had for at Burlington. Johnson and
Lewis left here on nth Of April. They, under
stand, lying out about 90 miles, feeding their
horses upon cottonwood browse, there being no
grass on account o: the cold ard dry season. There
is large amount of suffering on the plains. Per-
sons have left here and rushed on to get through
early, and have run out of feed before grass grew
the consequence is that their horses all perish
ing and they are obliged to return. There has one
company arrived at Fort Laramie. They got there
with one horse piece, and they drew supplies
from the government store, enough to bring them
back to the Missouri.
The Burlington boys have split up very much
Here they in four different companies, none OF
which stick together. joineda company from
Rockford, H.; they first rate set of fellows,
90 in NUMBER all wings but two they wished to get
list of their names published and send paper to
their friends. The Frontier Guardian offered to
publish and distribute, but thought it might be
the means Of enlarging your subscription, and told
them that Old Hawk would do it for them, and they
agreed to let me send it to you.
We have made no laws for our government, only
that the majority shall rule in all things. THAT'S
good WING doctrine.l We have As men, II wagons
and about 100 head of horses. We elected a Cap
tain Lieutenant, and Sergeant Of arms, and appoint
ed Surgeon TO the company.
The officers names are Captain, Alonzo Hall, Of
Rockford, H.: Lieutenant, Ben Knight, of Burling-
ton, Iowa; Sergeant, John c. Owen, of Rockford;
and the Surgeon is your humble servant,
Z. d. BLACK.
The following are the names Of the company -
P. A. HartweIl, Ben Knight, +. d. Black, Shaks
peare Mckee, Nixcomarouse Park, Morgan Phelps,
J. p. Miller, Joseph Saunders, Miriam Saunders,
James White, Arson White, Harrison Drew.
= From Rockford, W.-Alonzo Hall. John G. Owen,
Alfred Hall, F. Lawrence, s. Rose, H. N. Moore,
J. Brown, Michael Rauly, J. Hobson, T. Hohson,
W. Moon, J. Jewet, J. York, A. Hitchcock, W.
Smith.
The above company crossed the river at Traders
Point Ferry, on the 9Th inst. They pronounce that
crossing to be the best on the Missouri River.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

Late advices from Rio de Jane'ro, :.
por, that the yellow or African fever CIV
tinued its ravages in that city and aolss'
country with little or no abatement,
Among the latest victims, are inc.u..i
Thomas Jefferson Morgan, Esq, Onni ~
States Secretary Of Legation, and the =" ~,
son of the American Consul. The as'.. III
amounted daily 10 about 300; and 'he W. 4.
number, since the first appearance % !,
disease, about the middle Of DecemOs,, :
the first of April, was estimated o. NV
$4,000 to $4,000.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
+ u n n Y i.

While members of his party in and out Of Congress
have been abusing Senator Benton without stint, the
while they thought could get along without him, they
begin slacken SAIL and cringinsy call upon him
for help. At they thought, with the assistance
Of few wings in the Senate they could get recon-
ndations of Foote'S COMPROMISE Committee through
without any difficulty and especially without bis aid
Bot they they counting without their host
They need Col Bentons vote; and hear how whiansly
the Washington Union and Pennsylvs two Lead
ing loco fceo organs Of the conn,ry--plead for it,
Shall Point Of Dignity Defeat the Compromise
Col. Benton, says the Union of Thursday, is in fa
yor of the admission of California by herself. We
under stand that he is also in favor Of the establish
ment of governments for the Territories without
the Wilmot Proviso. And we believe he is in IA
vor of the settlement Of the Texas boundary ques-
ton, by giving her pecuniary equivalent for her
claims upon Mexico. Thus his objection to unit
ing these measures in one bill, when analysed and
simpied, rests upon the single point Of dignity. Is
that a sufficient ground for opposing the Union OF
measures, at the hazard of the defeat of the whole
Of them9 For the sake of Cancellation and harmo-
ny, for the sake of fraternal relations be-
tween the different sections Of this mighty confed-
eracy, and for the sake Of preserving the Union,
would it not be wise not to stand upon point OF
dignity mere puhctillio-or even parliamenta-
~ usagc?-Pennsylrdnia
The Unior knows Col. b. weak point. No man is
more subject to fatey than be; but before he acts no
will insist upon something remunea.ns in the shape Of
being considered the Hero 10 the transaction or nothing
will be gained by his fa,tersrs. II is "Footes Commit.
tee" he i. thus called upon support and the personal
hostility existing the two would seem to present
an barrier towards acauescence in the
matter on tie part Col B. He is the very man to point
on, the hollow hearted motives enployed BY the Union
and Pennsylvania He occupies precisely the position
in which to do it, The triumph is his, and he does not
use it to his advantage shall be mistaken. is
the cancellation and safety Of the party which thes
pers seeking than the safety ofthe country, and
Col. Benton knows it.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

PLANK RoAD-NEw AoNlMsrRA r,oS.-At, the repu,a,
semi annual meeting of,he stockholders Of the Burlington
and Mount Pleasant Plank Road Company, on Tuesday
last, interesting Report read which showed the
progress of the work. the lumber contracted for
and urging the adoption Of its speedy
completion Several resolutions adopted to carry
cut the recommendations and suggestions embodied in
the report At the close ofhe meeting the following Of
hcers duly elected
President, James w. Grimes
Directors, T. L. Parsons, E. D. Rand, ]. L. Corse
and J. K. Scott.
Treasurer VIM. r. Coeibauxb,
Messrs Edwards, speny and Gay were appointed q
special committee to solicit further subscriptions to the
Stock, and - il will undoubtedly be remuaerating
vestment hope many may be induced to take shares
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
From the Washington Rennh,;.


To Qua SuBscRrBras.-To II. j.
and twenty thousand subscriber, VII. IN
ring the last ten months have sn,.o y.
themselves upon our lists, we feei ~.
owe word BY way of explanstioa !.
the course that we deem il our A.
pursue.
With the present number, The r.,
lie passes into other editorial hand.
sufficient for US to say that per.s.., \.
ferences exist between our,elv..
members Of the Cabinet, that =. -.
sisten. with the relations in wh;.I
stand towards President Taylor ,ns -
Wing party. In this state of him.
with the determination 10 inlerpo,. !. !.
stacle to the preservation Of harmo,.
good will between President Ta,l.
the Wings, we have thought il o., mr. ~ =
to withdraw from position il Villa
can no longer maintain silence in On, :. -
Of certain controverted question: s. -"
tently with self-resp-ct. Personal 4.
tunes we can sacrifce without ,s,,. ~
political associations and relations =. 7.
sacred to be trifled with or ahandm.a
In taking leave Of our friends, 4 -.
per that we should say that our eouSass..
IN President TAYLOR is unimpsir.ds Il,
that the sentiment which has indue.s !.
TO devote the volunteer service, of 80.
in his cause remains as ardent and ! n.
alloyedas when we first took the ga :
his behalf. In his personal inteeri,,--s
his unselfish PATRIOTISM his 1,s,ico.k
ty, neutrality, and elevated honor-wem
tain an -undiminished confidence; and ii
we not reason TO believe that this seutin,a,
is fully reciprocaied, we should pe,r
abandon the position which we surrsndr
only from our Difference 10 bis ieelin,
and our unbounded respect and reverena
for his character and his services.
In taking leave Of our friends, persons
and political-many of them connecsa
with US by the memories Of twenty ye,n
of common struggles and vicissitudes-n
cannot omit to commend our successorh
their kindest regards and their wmnes
favor. We know that Mr. HALL il emil
tied TO their confidence and esteem. II
has ever been, like ourselves, a warn
earnest, and unfaltering advo cate Of VIM
principles, WHIc measures, and Wns
men. From circumstances, which Il i
not necessary for us to mention, it is with.
in his power TO preserve the relation
which ought to exist between the pan,
and its acknowledged opponents. Ri
possesses the confidence which we have
failed to solicit or obtain-and he occupies
a position in which it is entirely in Biz
power to reconcile outside differences
with the internal economy Of the Cabinet.
We take great pleasure, in commencing
him to the kind feeling and wishes Of our
numerous friends and subscribers; and We
are sure that while he will be in all thines
more considerate, more prudent, and mare
able than ourselves, he will in no respect
be wanting to get the great cause d
Truth, HONOR, and the UNIos, 10 which
we have always been devoted, and n
which we shall always be ready 10 serve,
according TO our convictions, the PARIr
and the Country.
ALEXANDER C. BULLITT,
JOHN 0. SARGENT.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

"Dr WRIGHT, Of the Boston Hospital is said to have
recently ext'acttd two snakes Of green striped color
eghteen and the other fifteen inches in ength-ffom
umoT in the som ach Of fem ale patient. She
pidly recovering at the last accounts"
The above is hoax, growing ont the fac. that
: hypochondriacal lady, who IMAGINED she had two
snakes in her stomach to have
ration performed The doctor, in conjunction it'll
Other sIiends,had PREVIOUSLY two live snakes
and On the day appointed MOCK operation per.
formed, and the snakes made their appearance At sigh,
OF them the patient joyousy pronounced herself entire
cared. The joke was not divuged by The doctor until
some time after, for prudential reasons
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
The Cuha Invasion.

From the scraps Of information already received con.
corning the volunteer invasion Of Cuba by Gen Lopez,
all will feel interested to know about it. Rsvolu
ton with without cause, be the food which
alone will faen this Mexican leader Those southene
who have winked at and aided this movement,
think to make the island Of Cuba Slave State,
They however, be disappointed they have been in
the possession Of Mexico. We look, with much ankle.
~ for :he ability to give readers the full deatails OF
this Slavocyatic Crusade
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

THE TELsaRApH-No Use.-We have been trying for
the last six weeks obtain teegaphc reports
for the Hawk.E Eye. Something has always prevented
their recepon'he mast at Churchviile has been down
the wires were brokenor something else has happened
10 dsappoint rs. We have been the point Of pro.
nouncing the affair very hu mbug far accommoda.
ting our press is concerned, and should probably have
done not for the good will bear in having
given the Of "Od lacks" election in such short
order. We can't forget that. Amt we grateful!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

Gs-LieH7NIHe RpDs.-While there is SO much
danger from lightning, it would be well for our cit
zens to look in at L. NAN COOKS; where they may
find spratps Patent Lightning Rods, already to be
screwed to any length, with glass insulators, gold
and silver tips, and to be put up complete at short
warning. They are the most approved lightning
protectors extant.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

II the editor Of the Gazette will scrutinize our
phra seolcgy contained in his quotation, he will see
there need for him to call for help from the
Capital Reporter. He will see, also, and he ought
to acknowledge, that our statement was strictly
truthful. We call upon him to prove that we made
the misstatement he charges upon US. We guard
ed our language in anticipation of such charge.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

OLD WAlTEr.--The handsomest specimen Of
casting we have ever seen was presented to US on
Monday last by the enterprising officers of the s'not-
to-be-beat'' steamer MoNoNGAHELA, Messrs ALLEN
and BALL. 1. was brought up on the Autocrat from
New Orleans, and was thence transferred to the
Monong ahela. On its passage up it was greatly adj
mired by all who saw it. The casting is Of plaster
OF Paris and represents one Of the most splendidy
formed horses IT, eye e'er looked upon. It has
been christencd ssOld Whitley" and may be seen at
the Hawk. Eye Office. We thank the officers Of the
Monongahela for the present.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
providcntial.

we understand that our fellow-citizen, Mr. +. d.
aAxD, made quite narrow escape on his way home
from, the east, a few days since. He was on the
steamer America ~ she was crossing Lake Erie,
when she was discovered to be On fire. The boat
was in imminent danger. The alarm spread. The
female passengers were shrieking and running all
over the boat in despair. As last resort the hatch
es were closed and the Engineer crowded steam to
make port cleveland soon hove in sight, and
they made fast to the pier, just as the flames broke
out in all their fury. Five fire engines were soon
ON the spot, and in short time there were six feet
of water in the hold, which saved the vessel.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

The Gazette says it did not mean to sheer at Mr.
Harlan because he was Methodist preacher, and
vet in the same connection it calls him ssthe prea
cher politician" That squints towards sneer,
any how. The loco leaders are dpeadfully fright
ened at Harlan,s be ing on the track.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

F7agg and Ecing's Square Dre,t Reoper.-Messrs
Lauman and Brother, of this city, are the Agents
for this machine. is said to excel all others In
its movements and 1t will cut forty acres Of grain
in one day. That is what we would call tall reap
ing
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30

We stand corrected by the Gazette about the Mr. Young
Of Illinois, We have been long away from Susksrdom
that he ough, not to expect Us to keep the run Of
all the aspiring "Young Uns." Mr. T. r. Young, who
glad to hear is convalescent, represents the Sd
nixtrict
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-30
New York, Nav oath.

The continued wet weather and the an
nouncement Of the Ohio's arrival with
news from Cuba, checks transactions
We have had no change to-day to notice
commercially.
WAsH1Scros, May Oath,
SENArE.-Several amendments were
proposed to the bill establishing branch
mint, and debated upon, when the further
consideration was postponed till Monday,
to which time the Senate adjourned.