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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

Law MteIHgence.--.The supreme court
on Satur lay decided the case Of Webster,
Us. Ash & Diller, in favor Of the former.
The facts are briefly these: The Quincy
House, which was owned by the Stale.
was, pursuant to a law Of the legislature
offered for sale 10 the highest bidder-'ne
bids to be sealed Webster put in seal
ed bid of $2l 900, which was The highest
specific bid made. Ash s. Diller gave
sealed bid 1901 over any other response
Die bid. The latter was adopted, and
deed executed 10 Ash s. Dilley. LIiiga-
ton ensued, and the case arising IN The
supreme court, they have decided that, N
secret bidding, only specific bids can 10
received, and that bids which are uncer-
tain and must depend upon some oihsr
bid TO determine the amount, are not bona
tide bids, but are fraudulent upon The oihe'
bidders. -Hate Reg.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

Great anxiety has been manifested in this commu-
NIFTY, TO hear the particulars associated with Mr.
ROSS visit to Fort Madison. We were in expecta-
ton OF receiving letter or two on the subject
But as no one wrote, we hoped to receive all the
desired information through the columns of the
Statesman. Here we have been disappointed also,
as may be seen by the following from that print -
'sThe Secretary OF the Temperance meetings hel,.
IN this place during the past week has been author
ized to furnish this paper with the proceedings for
puohcation, and also report Of the out door and
iegai transactions during that time, as far as the
facts could be collected, but he has informed ms
that he could not get them ready for this weeks is
sue In consequence Of that arrangement, we have
not reported as much Of the doings aud savings of
the past week as we otherwise should have done.
"sumce II 10 say, that law and order has prevail
ed, and quiet is again restored.o
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31
BURLINGTON IIAWK-EYE.
Funny.

Funny.
It seems that the getters up OF the famous Du-
buque and Keokuk Rail Road, not having sufficient
confidence in our present Senator's and Represen-
tatives, have appointed two additional representa-
tives-they call them Delegates-to Congress, to
promote thei, interests. The Delegates thus appoin
ted are Langworthy Of Dubuque and Van Antwerp
of Keokuk.
To show that they have no confidence in our pre-
| sent representation as whole, we need only say
that at the late Convention at Iowa City, lesolu-
ton rendering thanks to Hon. G. w. Jones for his
efforts in behalf Of the road was passed unanimous
"; while resolution Of thanks to Hons Messrs
Dodge, Letter and Thompson was rejected!
If the projectors of this road were anxious to kill
the scheme sssfonc dead" they could not have a.
dopted better mode than the one they have done,
by rejecting Messrs Dodge, Letter and Thompson,
aud substituting Messrs Langworthy and Van Ant
werp to ill their place, far as the Dubuque and
Keokuk road is concerned.
The resolution of J. C. HAIL. Esq, in the proceed.
ings of last Saturday evening, it will be seen were
called for. Both he and Mr. Rorer made some very
opportune and witty remarks on the subject. The
latter said he in favor Of the Road, but it
not the kind Of favor with which some viewed it.
They wanted to ride on il before it was built-they
now riding on n-but he would certainly be sa-
tisfed and glad to ride on it after it was built.
friend informs US that while out west, short
time since, he came across farmer who told him
the Dubuque and Keokuk railroad was coming "right
by his door," Another, twelve miea directly st,
told him the same story. Our informant presumed
that every farmer had been told pretty much the
same thing, and that every body thought it was
coming ssright by his door," What hhmbug.
We have no objection to their running this road
in opposition to and in the same direction with the
Mississippi river, if they do it fairly, without
asking Congress to give them all the land, portion
Of which might be applied to better object in o.
penins market from the interior to the east. The
distractions in the Mississippi must be removed
For this We need liberal appropriation in money,
and although it is pur ely national affair, still it
will be considered, to some extent, grant to To-
wa. We want likewise grant Of public land for
rail road across the State to Council Bluffs
Whether that road shall begin at Davenport, Mus
catine or Burlington is an after consideration. II
Iowa is entitled to land she should have il for
q road across the State, rather than for one run
ming parallel with the Mississippi.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

Correspondence Of the Burlington Hawk. Eye.
WAPELLo, Louisa Co., Jan. 26, 1850.
Society called the s.Louisa County Agriculture
al society" was organized in this place yesterday,
under very favorable auspices, and numbering 81
members.
hocs.-The newspapers of the different sections
u 's state are publishing the weight of the heav-
hoss that have been slaughtered in their respec-
i've towns. would just say, in behalf Of this
county, that Mr. John Delhi slaughtered one Weigh
ing nc" oos lbs. John Jarvis, Esq, one weighing
o4s lbs; and WIN Noble, one weighing 500 lbs., ma
King total of ls52-averaging $50 80 lbs.
YOura
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

MEssRs EprToRs:-There is 10 be .
Rail Road meeting, at the Court Hou,s
III Keasauqua, on the lst Monday in Feb
ruary next, for the purpose Of forming ;
joint stock company 10 construct Ral
Road from Burlington 10 Council Blsf
via Mt Pleasant and keosauqua, and e
memorialize Congress for grant Of cses
alternate section OF the unsold lands with
in five miles Of said road, TO aid in ~
completion. A general attendance is re-
quested and expected.
The citizens of Keosauqua are deeply
interested in this malter-will thy attend,
andextend the customary hospitality 70 dei-
egates from the country and from adi.tancs,
is the inquiry Of One vino lives in The
country Keosnuqua Democrat.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

FIRE.--At about II A. NJ, on Saturday last, the
south half of Rev. j. r. Goodrch's new brick build
ing on Locust street, took fire in consequence OF
Goals having fallen from stove used in the premi-
ses, upon mass Of shavings. In short time, that
portion of the building was in ruins. The north
half preserved, through the energetic and praise
worthy exertons of the citizens. Evens.the boys''
proved highly serviceable, for once. in public
cause-they having rendered material aid in pump
ing and passing water, &C.
Mr. Goodrich's loss is about $500.
Here is fresh snudge' at the elbows of our
sleepy citizens, to bestr themselves in procuring
one more engines, and organizing Fire DEPART
ment. Will they obey the summons2 We venture
material for such an Observation-Disclosures Tri-
bunc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.


The Resolutions of Mr. CLAY, offered in the Sem
ate the day before Yesterday, may be found under
our lightning head. We have net the space to offer
such comments on them as their importance ae-
mands. This we consider a new call for sacrifice
to the SoutN They are continually calling Tor con-
cession from the North, while the rottenneas OF
their system of Slavery is becoming more and more
apparent. The strictest state-right construction
list must admit, should think, that California mas
a right to demand admission into the Union under
her proposed Constitution, embracing as 1t does,
even, the glorious feature which seems so obnox-
ious to some men of the South. We consider 1t 10
be dear priceto pay for the mere ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
of this right, to perpeuatc slavery in the District
Of Columbia, and continue to encourage Its beng
made one Of the best markets in the country for the
buying and selling Of human beings; and in addi-
ton, and with all due Difference, we conceive ii
does involve principle to say that Congress has
ono power to prohibit or obstruct the trade [com-
merce1 OF slaves between slaveholding states,'
while the Constitution declares that Congress has
the right ssto regulate commerce with Foreign nations
and among the several states.' .a..
1t should be borne in mind, however, that Mr.
Clay does not deny the cons,itutonaty of prohibi-
trict of Columbia, he only proposes to let the mat
ter rest as il now exists simply on the ground of
erpediency. He does not, therefore, stultify the
ground taken by the Wing party on this subject.
While then we consider the south as orerbearing
and asking too much, we are not certain but it
would be for the best to give them full surfeit Of
their system of dolaty for the present, until they
themselves shall see that they are cherishing and
perpetuang an evil that will eat out their prosperi
ty their patriotism and their character. While it is
admitted that they cannot extend their system to
California and New Mexico. and while they have
been most wofully disappointed in not accomplish
ing what they intended by bringing on the war with
Mexco,we are not certain, seemingly dear as are
the terms, that any very serious mischief would
grow out of the adoption of the Resolutions of Mr.
Clay.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

VALUE or PLANK RoADs.-The following, from
the Utica Signal, in relation to Plank Roads to the
business Of that city, will apply here:
The value to Utica Of its many plank roads, COM
municating with the surrounding country, at all
times apparent, is strikingly at time like this,
when ordinary roads are impossible. With them
muddy season makes scarcely any perceptible
diminution in the trade OF the city, whereas, on
such day as was yesterday, two years ago, there
would have been scarcely a country customer in
town. Utica owes much to its plank roads, though
very little of the money expended in building them
has been contributed by its capitalists. They have
impaired to it life, energy, activity, and busting
business air. in all of which, for many years has
been sadly deficient.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

A substitute for Tobacco has been dis
covered at Leipsic, by the chemist Lewis
Ettler. 1t is noticed by all the German
papers in terms Of high praise. The Ger
mans consider the discovery important.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

How TO DO THINos.-We call particular atten-
toh to that part Of the proceedings of Saturday eve
ming which speaks of the manner in which we ex-
pect to make the proposed plank road improve
ments from this City.
When the last resolution, authorizing the city to
take ten thousand dollars more stock in the Plank
Road was read, it was received with great applause
and when it was finally put to vote, it passed unan-
imoassy This told the story. The people have con-
fdence in the road.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

DREADFUL CALAMrY.-The Peoria Daily Cham p;on
and Register Office entirely consumed on last Satu,
day night The fire originated in Drug Store under the
once. What il the most melancholy part Of the story
r "A PICKETT, brother to one ofthe editors lost his
e 10 IVAN attempt TO secure the books, and Mr. KIRK.
PATRICK editor ofthc American, killed BY the fall.
ing IN ofths house. Loss Of the office $500 $500 in
sured No insurance the building which belonged to
the widow OF s. H. Davis. Like true brother chip, the
Democratic editor has placed his at the disposal Of
the Champion until new materials be procured which
will be in about three weeks
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE IN VIRGINIA.
The Governor Of Virginia very strongly
urges reform in the present suffrage
qualifications, and the adoption of the prin-
ciples Of universal suffrage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

Oppressive Taraiion.-We learn by the
Wisconsin papers, that the taxes of that
State are so heavy, that many of the COL
lectors have given up their commissions,
rather than incur the odium Of enforcing
the collection.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

NEW DiscovERY.-Mr Leclaire, a house n.in-
ter IN France, has that paint prepared
from the white Of zinc md oil from manganese, is
much more economical, durable and brilliant than
that prepared in the usual way from the white of
lead. Since the introduction Of the oxyd of zinc
and the oil prepared with manganese, not single
workman has been affected with the painters cholc.
We will publish the details hereafter.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

We know not how others view it, but we look upon
that part of the Gazette leader Of yesterday where the
editor exoneratss the ato Iowa City con vention from
tertainng any desire to slur upon our delegation
inongress," as most capital irony. While we take the
bull by the horns, he tickles him with straws
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

correspondent, writing from Fort Laramie,
sept 80, states that mail for the States had prob.
ably been lost, and its carriers, Picard and Thomas
on, killed. The body of the latter had been found
pierced with arrows.--IIowa Statesman.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31
Correspondence Of the Burlington Hawk Eye.

The city Lots will be sold on the LIST day Of Ma rch-
The Ordinance will appear next week.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

Mr. Clay's Speech, in reply to Gen. Cass, on the
Austrian question, will be publishedin our next.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

Our friend Of the Iowa City Republican--and he
is our friend, except when forget to praise his
cty-calls for spersons and papers'' in relation to
the statement we made about the intentions of the
North in their anxiety to push the road to Iowa City
ana no farther South. If he had done this in de-
.osoas manner and had not begged the question by
:" 0'sen''emaniy attempt to stultify our veracity,
We cou'a ana we would have complied with his re-
f''s'' anu s"own nan that the statement we made
was 'af from being 'sa fabrication" on our part.
ne mas smut himself out of receiving the informa-
ton he requires by his own course. Ifhe will even
now ask the question in courteous manner, we
will answer it in the same way, and give him alum
dant evidence to show that the swhisperinrs,, ara
louder than he may have an idea Of. He NAV find
that some of his own Northern friends have pone
SO far as to "let the cat out of the bag.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31
Too Rad-HookinS the Doc umcnt

The numbers who attended the late Convention
at Iowa City and the excitement that was got up on
the occasion, lent a seeming value to its proceed
ings, which made the editors present feverish for
copy of them. Our very particular friend Howell
was Of the Secretaries, and, taking advantage
of his positions he astonished his contemporaries of
the City, by making sudden tracks for Keokuk with
the proceedings in his pocket. The editor of the
Republican speaks as follows, in relation to this
transactions
ALL WE CAN Dove present our readers, in
the following article, synopsis of the proceedings
of the late Railroad Convention, held in this City,
made up from memory. This is all we can DO;
Mr. HOWELL, one Of the Secretaries of the Con-
vention, having very unceremoniousy carried off
the proceedings to Lee county, to be first publ shed
in his own paper, the ssWhig and Registers We
cannot but think the conduct of Mr. Howell, not
only very indecorous, but altogether uniustiiabe.
is not only usual but proper, to leave the proceed
lngs OF such assem5ages, at the place where they
are held for first publication there's and in this case
there was manifest propriety in doing so, all por-
tons of the State being alike nterc sted in the re-
ception at the earliest PERIOD of the proceedings.
Instead Of being influenced by such consideration,
however, Mr. Howell takes advantage of his posi-
ton as an officer Of the Conventions and for his own
benefit, drags the proceedings TO the southern line
Of the State, whereby their is delayed
several days. We regret to see our contemporary
governed BY such selfish motives. They are un-
worthy Of him and the position he occupies. He
must nave known that the papers located here, ex-
pected, and had right to expect, that the proceed
ings would be handed them for publication; ana if
It was his intention to pocket and carry them of,
ne ought at least. to have given notice of his de-
termination, so that we might have made some ar
rangements to obtain a report Of the transactions
Of the Convention. Mr. Howell should have acted
as any other person would, not connected with the
press; and, we repeat, that consider his con-
DUCT in this particular, very indecorous to the ed
itors here, and altogether unjustiiable.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

BURxiH0 or THE CAPITOL or ALAEAMA.-The
Marion Review is full Of details respecting the mel
anchoiy connagration of the state House Of Alaba-
ma. Il was most magnificent structure. Both
Houses were in session when the alarm was given,
but % sapdly did the flames EXTEND that all the pa
pers in tho public archives were hardly saved. The
State Library was also consumed. The fire occur
red on the Iath Of last month.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31
Plank Road to Ottumwa.

Those who contemplate going to California via the 18th
had better read Mr. Peaslcy's interesting letter.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-31

The Prairie Du Chien Patriot gives most dcplo-
fable account Of the Winnebagoes. They can find
no game At Crow Wing. Rather Than starve to death,
they have felt impeled to come back to Wisconsin.
At last accounts there were about 1000 Of them on
Black river, and il is said that in their desperaton
they have assumed very threatening attitude to-
wards the Whites. Government should do some
thing Immediately for their relief although the Urea
~ may not call for it. They are a worthless set,
but they should not be permitted to starvc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-09
ID. WORTINORE:S

Rheumatic Compound and Blood Purifier.
THIS article celebrated in Saint Louis for the
l. certain of Rheumatism, in all its different
stages. is now offered as the only remedy for this
most painful Of all diseases. The proprietor cured
himself in ten days after all his physicians had Civ
him up, by means of this medicine, the result of
long study and experiment. Mr. J. W. Chrsty. a
gentleman well known to many of our citizens, was
also entirely cured, after being disqualified for bu-
siness for four years, and J. w. Southack, mer-
chant Of st Louis, well known TO the business COM
munuy, was cured by means of this remedy when
all others had failed. The certificates of both these
gentlemen are attached to the pamphlets around each
hott e, ANA can be seen by ealing on the Agent
To all suffering with the Rheumatism, this medi-
cine is offered remedy which cannot fail. For
sale by ]. F. TALLANT, Agent,
may II. l6i9-ly Jefferson street.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-09

Mrs James Bets Uterine Supporters.
FINO Physicians, LADIES AND DRUGGIsTs.-Mrs
l. Belts most respectfully communicates the con-
tDued success and increasing demand for her Ute
rine supporters they now very generally adopt
ed by Physicians as the mos. success sful dunn Of
relief for the distressing MALAY for which they
were invented, OF any offered to the public.
Mrs Belts Supporters are recommended by Pro-
lessons s. Jackson, J. d. Mutter, Joseph Pancoost,
J X. Mitchell, N. Chapman and Wibank, Of PhiIa-
dephia and many others of the most eminent ply =
sicians in various parts Of the United States.
For particulars, see pamphlets to be procured
gratis by calling on l. BURSAP
unp Is, "a only agent for Burlington
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-09
DUQUESNE IRON STORE.
wOOn l. VIM Frr

Nos. II Levee and 10 Commercial It,. ~ Lea. =.
Whoiesais agents and Dealers in Pinshrssa -.
facfures, Janiaia Iron, Nails, Cat saS 80
Steel. etc., rfc..
LAVE removed to their new wsrehcuse. -
Il are now in receipt of large and exteasiyrn
sortmeIt Of articles In their line preparatory d
Spring trade, to which they invite the alieasise
merchants. Their stock consists, I'm pam, ~,
following, TO which they will be receives a.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-09
LATE ARRIVAL.

T HAVE just received the largest Spring Stock or
i Beots, Shoes, Leather, Shoe Findings and Sad
dlery Hardware ever brought to this City, and am
Offering them at lower rates than can be bought in
the State, and cheap ~ any market in the West.
My stock Of BOOTS and SHOES, was bought with =
view Of establishing permanent Wholesale trade.
can offer sufficient inducements to those who have
heretofore purchased in st Louis to trade with me-
! would say to Harness and Shoe Manufacturers
that they can rely upon finding large and well as
sorted stock at small advance above Eastern pri-
ces. Orders will be promptly attended to. Mer-
chants will do well to call and examine my stock,
Main street, few doors above Jefferson, east side
Burlington, march q, 1880 R ADAMS
oh DOE. Upper; 8 doz. Kips; is dog Calf skins,
OO OF different Tanneries, FOR sale low at
march2I $50 RS ADAMS
I'D OQn LBS. sole Leather; 5000 lbs. oak
-. JeDU tanned; 1000 lbs. Harness skirting
and Bride leather, to be had cheapat
march 81, $50 RS ADAMS
Doors AND SHOES. a very large assortment
- from Eastern manufactures, for sale whoiesaI
and retail (march 81, '50) RSApAMs
A LARGE assortment Of shoe Findings Saddle
n ry Hardware, Innings, Bindings, Pad and Goat
skins, just received and for sale by
march 81, $50 RS ADAMS
HHAwK-EYE BROOM FACTORY.1
BURLINGTON, IOWA.
THE Subscriber has now under his entire con.
troll the above named establishment, and is pre-.
pared to fill all orders in town and from distance
for Brooms by the Wholesale and Retail. He war.
rants his work and materials to be Of a superior
quality, and confidently refers to those who have
used Broams of his manufacture for proof.
Hz@The Factory is for the present ct the north
end of'Man street tdec 'ia) d. w. BURTON
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-09
Lc0lher! leather!

| HAVE received from my Tan Yard in Ohio, a
first rate assortment Of Leather of all kinds. viz:
kips, Caliskins. Upper and Sole Leather. Harness,
Bride and Skiting do, which will sell at Cncin-
natl prices for cash. GEO. ARMSTRONG
Burlington, march IS, 1850
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-09
aFerrS Notice.

4 TEesN THE New and splendid steam Fer
ssssa:s=1s.:aa 4 ry Boat. FLINT HILLS. will COM
@ssss-.zsss3ks mence her regular trips as soon as
navigation opens. she can be relied upon to Gro g
an persons and property wishing 10 cross on her
tins season. There has been an impression abroad
IN The community that the boat will be taken away
from this place. Such rumor Is without any foun-
dation. or shadow of trut1,. All persons going to
CALIFORNIA, wishing speedy and safe eros sin !,
will find it to their interest to cross at
Burlington, this being the direct route through.
II They will also, find supplies in abund ance.
necessary for the trip, at prices the cheapest in
the west. THOMAS FRENCH.
Burlington, Iowa, Feb. II, ls5o-ip
CHEAPEST EsTABLISHM ENTIN IOWA.
Nv are prepared to sell all kinds Of saddles
Brides, Harness, Collars, Whips, Harness
Leather, skirting, Bride Leather, Hog Skin Seat
ing, Saddlery Hardware, Laces, Gum Cloth, Span
ish Moss, sc. &c. cheaper than be bought else
where in iowa. We cannot be beat in quality or
price. Call and see.
Nov. Is, 40 WARE & GOODWIN.