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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

Dreadful Causnity and Extraordinary Presence Of
Mnd.-One Of the most extraordinary instances of
injury accompanied by tirmness and resolution
that we have ever heard Of, occurred about two
weeks ago in the vicinity of about
IA miles from Springfield, III.
Mr. THOMAS BAKER, brother of the Hon. +. D..
Baker, was driving spirited horse in the prairie,
when he stopped to adjust something, the horse
took fright and started Off. MI Baker fell forward
of the wheels, and by some means leg was fast
ened between the springs and axle, his body on the
ground. In this position the frightened horse at
full speed, carried him about four miles, when he
stopped. Mr. Baker had still presence OF mind and
strength enough to disengage his limb, although
many of his bones were broken and his whole body
mangled in manner that battles description. With
great effort he managed to crawl to the horse and
with his knife cut him loose. Suffering intense
agony, and fearing that in his pain he might be IN
duced to take his own life he threw away the knife.
In The most intense distress from his injuries and
thirst he continued the ground for two days and
nights. BY some causaity his umbrella had been
thrown near where he lay; this he got hold Of and
constantly raised hoping by it TO attract attention
to him. During this time, with his pencil he wrote
in hymn book he had in his pocket, brief &C
count of what had happened. On the morning o
the third day he was discovered by drover, ant
relief secured. He fingered six days longer wher
he died. Throughout his sufferings were most in
tense but his presence of mind never fors look him
He was about 30 years Of age. His wife died few
months ago. He was a worthy and highly esteem
ed citizen.-Mo. Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

we have received the cory of a petition for the
relocation OF the seat Of government, from the
citizens Of Pella, Marion county. This place was
selected and is principally settled by Hollanders.
The petition calls upon the legislature TO take that
town into consideration in the event OF the remoy
al. We have not looked into the law to see what
steps are necessary in case the public sentiment
should require relocation, but we presume it
will be left measurably to vote Of the people to
designate the locality. In this case We should
think it well enough for the people Of Des Moines
Valley TO determine in some way among themselves
BY vote or otherwise, their actual choice in the
matter; Otherwise, while there are SO many COM
petitors, those in favor Of ts remaining where
will be too strong Tor any ono point. While the
finances of state low, we are not sure but
it would Be good policy for the legislature to insist
in case Of removal, that the successful competitor
should furnish the ground and erect the necessary
buildings at its own expense. This was done by
Springfield, Illinois.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

THE PLANK RoAp CoMPANy.-At a
meeting Of our citizens last Friday eve
ming company was organized for the
construction of the first section, from this
place to Charleston, Of the Keokuk and
Desmoines Valley PLANK Road. A com
mittee consisting of Gen. Arthur Brids-
man, VIM. Brownell, J. b. Howell, Ell.
Killbourn, and John Brown, were ap-
pointed TO open Books and procure sub
scrip,ions to the stock of The company.
As all things are now ready, we trust
that the citizens both of the town and
country will come forward and take bold
Of the matter in liberal spirit Of energet-
ic determination to put the project through
with as little delay as possible keohuk
Register.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

DUSIUSs vow u
The great freight depot Of the Boston
and Maine Railroad was Totally destroyed
by fire this morning, together with !
freight train Of thirty cars. and The gocds
of Harrod s. Ternold, mahogany desIer,.
who corrupted the upper part Of The bulb
ing. Their loss il estimated nj So 00o,
insurance only $4,000. Total loss ever
100000.
A great dinner was given yesterday ~
the merchants of Boston, al the Revds
House TO the Turkish Envoy. Dssid
Webster, r. c. Winthrop, Edward T.
erett, and many others were present. ,
was q magnificent entertainment.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
Ds FRANkL1N's TASTE FOR Music.

Da FRANKL1N's TASTE FOR Music
Leigh Hunt gives the following pleasant
"reminiscences Of DR. Franklin My mother
had no accomplishments, but the two best
of ala love of nature and of books
DR. Franklin offered 10 teach her the
guitar, but she was too bashtul to become
his pupil. She regretted this aiterward,
possibly, no doubt from having missed SO
illustrious a master. Her first child,
who died, was named after him, l know
not whether the anecdote is new, but |
have heard that when Dr. F. invented the
Harmonica, he concealed it from his wife
till the instrument was fit 10 play; and
then he awoIe her with it one night,
when she took it for the Music Of the
angels"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The Missouri river is lower than j, has
been for number Of years, and very few
boats running. Frcights from St Louis
to this place are So per cwt., and fare
from $l2 to $l5 apiece. We regret that
this is the case, for it operates as Sc
rious Inconvenience to the hundreds of
persons now on their way to this country,
We hope before man, years, however,
to have railroad fr St Louis to this
place, which will not " effected by high
and low watsr.-[ 1,psraence Mes.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

A NATIVE SANDWICH IsLASpER.-Mr HITCH
COCK, son to the missionary of that name IN the
sandwich Islands, visited this place few days
since. He was born at Honolulu,is nineteen years
Of age, and comes to this country TO complete his
education. He will probably pursue his studies ~
the Iowa College in Davenport, in this state. On
the night he arrived at st Louis, he left his bag
gage consisting Of trunk and valise,on the steam
er Pike. In the morning his valiss was missing
II contained under clothing and, what was much
more valuable to him, important letters and his
journal, which he highly priced. If any one in 81
Louis can give information as to the whereabouts
of these papers it would confer . great favor on
Mr. H.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

A FAMILY PorsoSED.-Ihe lAl.
Mr. Holmes, residing on From. ~ .;.h
near Western Row, some seven y.
in number, were poisoned on "eoa. ..ei.
evening so severely that none are = ne
ed TO recover. We learn that one .r
daughters, in preparing cake for .uP Pm
mistook a paper Of arsenic Tor 1910
and mixed i, with the cakes, Of wh'e 1r,..
whole family partook hsars'ly'-
Atlas.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The rumor that President Fillmore had issued
orders to put U. 5. troops and sailors in battle array
in anticipation Of resistance to the fugitive slave
law in New England, is officially contradicted Such
an imprudent act on his part would kindle fame
that could not be extinguished. We think the agi-
,aion will soon in that quarter so far as null
lifying the law is concerned. At any rate such re-
sstance will be confined to the fanaical ultraists.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

A law has passed the Legislature Of
Maine, giving any man from one to two
hundred acres of land, as he may desire,
at the nominal price of fifty cents an acre,
payable in two or three years, in work on
the highways.
1t is shocking that the poor landless
should be compelled TO work OH the high
ways in order to have home.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
THE NICARAGUA CASALL

The NICARAGUA CASAL.-h !.
nounced in the English papers that M..
White & Vanderbilt, two couni.,;.
from the New York Company W -
s,ructing the Nicaragua Canal, arri,.s !.
London on the 9th uliimO; and M. :
shor. period Of negotiation, ! sa,uf.r,..s.
arrangement was completed viii n!
British authorities. Il is probsLl. ~.
this great work will be commenced 60
out much delay. Mes,rs Wha. :.
Vanderbilt have just returned 10 u
York. Mo. Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

PRAIRIE SALr-The Prairie du Chen
Patriot says: We are informed by a
gentleman, who, fifteen years since bad a
trading establishment 200 miles up the
Minnesota river, that rock salt was in
common use among the Sioux Indians a,
that time, who said it was found in large
quantities back in the interior Of their
country. II is not impossible that mines
of this article, as extensive as those OF Ora
COW, are now hidden beneath the rolling
prairies of Minnesota, west Of the Mis-
sissippi.- Republican.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

ErreuErrE, the following remark, J:
relation TO the etiquette Of dinuer 80 Y
appear in a fashionable London JourD.i.
Married ladies precede the .in,,.
The lady Of the house is the las: q -
the dining room. People who an. 8
gagged walk in together. Ladies a :.
dine with gloves on, end are not ~, |.
take wine by gentlemen. There mus |.
a salt cellar for every two persons
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
MoSrREaL, Oct. 81. ,. =

Fueiiire Siares. Their Condiii0n.Is !.
is estimated that about one thousan1
gitive slaves have arrived in Canaaa VS.
the passage of the Fugitive Slave Law" :.
The sympathy formerly eAtsndfo III
wards them has in great measure :.
away, and large proportion Of lns he.
groes are now suffering tor ihe ~,
ries Of life. Many of them arc 80
abou, returning 10 the States anu
the consequences.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

JupsoN HurcH1Nsox.-We learn from
the Chronotype, that this gentleman,
whose attack Of insanity has been men,
toned, is now quietly settled at home, at
Milford, N. H., that he is able to attend TO
his domestic affairs, and all apprehensions
of serious illness, have disappeared
Boston Transcript.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

1t is stated positively that Kossu,h :,
the other Hungarian exiles .. Keur.
have received permission 10 retire n.
the Ottoman territory, their term VI u
,ention having expired, and most Or a..
distinguished individuals will Il ~.
proceed to the United Ststes, where I Il
pears they intend to settle.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

Cracked Wheat or Wheat Hominy is the standing
food for dispepcs at the east and every good house
keeper now uses scorn starch,' manufactured from
corn. II makes capital custards, buildings, blanc
monge, &C., and is much purer and more nutritive
than arrow root.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The Porte has just published decree
permitting all foreigners in their SERVES
10 resign, 10 matter what their creed
This measure offers facilities 10 nun5a
of refugees, no had adopted the Must1l-
man faith, 10 return 10 Christianity Gen
eral BEN is mentioned as being forsnsi
i'm the list.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
For the Burlington Hawk. Eye.
DINATION

Ordained by the "Denmark Congregational Asso.
ciation'' at Burlington, Oct 23d, Rev. Timothy Ly
man lice initiate Of the s.Ncw York and Brooklyn
Association"
The ordination services were as follows:
Introductory exercises-Rev. D. Knowles.
Sermon-Rev. Reuben Gaylord.
Ordaining Prayer--Rev. G. Lewis.
Charge, and Right-Hand of Fellowship--Rev
VIM Salter. r. GAYLORD. Stated Clerk.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

NEW PLANNING MILL.-The new mill OF Messrs
Rand, roote Co., is now in successful operations
on Washington street. The machinery Is propeh-
ed by steam, and rs the very latest improvements
have been introduced, vast amount OF work OF
the best quality in their line can be panea out IN
very short time. Dressed timber OF every de-
scription is now furnished at reasonable rates at
this establishment.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The Vermont Chronicle says that the
late census returns for that State show a
large decrease of population in many Of
the towns since 1910. The cause is
thought to be the late period at which
railroads were Introduced into Vermont.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The noted GEORGE THOMPSON, Of the British
Parliament, whom we heard speak in this country
eight years ago, has arrived in Boston. He is to
have public reception in that city and we sup
pose the ultra fugitive slave law fanatics will
ljonise him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
Something New.

While the down east Yankees seem to be wholly
absorbed in their admiration of Jenny Lind the at
ten,on Of the people of st Louis has been recently
attracted by most ingenious, convenient and or
namental LOUNGE BEpsrEAp, invented and for sale
BY ]. J. ELlEr, of st Louis From the description
and the rapid sale, together with the voluntary rec
concentrations OF large number Of the first men IN
st Louis, we should think he might soon expect or
ders from Iowa for the article.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
Bosros. Ma

At temperance meeting held a y.
euil Hall last evening, Benjamin Muse,
was nominated on the ticket Of AIdsynrs
in favor Of enforcing The License Law
Mayer Bigelow was denounced fcr In
failure TO enforce the law.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

SINGULAR SuIc,pE.-An old and long resident
citizen. near Montezuma, Pike county. Illinois,
named FRANCIS TUCKER, had been laborng under
mania potu from the effects OF excessive drink.
On Monday evening last, he was left alone in his
room. On the morning following, when his friends
came to the room, they found by the appearance
and the imprints Of his blood, that he had seated
himself on the floor, and with knife made an in.
csion into his abdomen: from this opening he drew
out the intestines, an arms length or more, and
then cutting them Off until he had cut Off five piec.
es, he went to the table, laid the knife il. vent
to the bel, adjusted the pillows and laid down.
When found in the morning he was dead.-Mo. Re
publican, Nor. 8.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The criminal process issued against Hughes and
knight, the Georgia ssslave hunters," in Boston,
Tor conspiracy to kidnap William Graft and his
wife Ellen," has been evaded by the sudden and Sc
cret flight Of Hughes and knight. The case of
Crafts has caused much excitement in Boston.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

An agent of Mr. Barnnm left New
York, in the steamship Ohio, for the pur-
pose Of engaging the Tacon theatre, at
Havana, for series of concerts to be
given BY Jenny Lind.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

II is said that the ladies, at the late Women's
Rights Convention in Worcester, resolved that the
Lords of creation should no longer enjoy monop.
oily in whissling and singing bass. The women in
that crowd intend to do up their own whisting and
they viii sing bass-if they can.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
WASHINGTON. NOV. D.
Tho Renuhlic denies tho statemeu nj that the Pres


The Republic denies the statement that the Pres
ident had issued advices concentrating troops at
Boston; also, that any communications had been
received by the Executive from the Marshafs, or
any other Office regarding apprehended ohstruc-
tions of the fugitive slave law. The republic say S
some changes are to take place in the position OF
troops. Some Florida companies have been ori
aered to the North, some to Texas, and others
from the North TO the South.
Anderson, the mail agent, who had been sus-
pended since the great mail robbery at Philadel-
rha, has been reinstated.
The Republic positively denies all rumors rela-
tive troops ordered to Boston, as information
hasheen received to render such orders necessary.
The President will do his duty under any emergen-
cy, hut believes no violence will be attempted in
opposition to the law.
.r-.--E NEW YoRK. Nor. 8.
Bishop Hughes leaves for Rome on the 10th inst,
for the appointment OF Archbishop.
Late arrivals from Jacmel report that q conspi-
racy had been detected against the government.
and that two men had been shot, eight condemned
to death, and two or three hundred imprisoned for
trial.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

THE Sioux LANps.-We perceive that Gov.
Ramsey and II. W. Thompson have been appointed
to make On effort to treat with the Sioux Indians
for their lands in Minnesota. 1t will be remem-
bered that Governors Ramsey and Chambers were
appointed for similar purpose last year, and that
their effort was unsuccessful 1t is now said tina,
these Indians are now willing to sell. The body
of land which the government proposes TO puf-
chase is the Iowa side Of the river, and 1t only
needs to be relinquished by the Indians, to secure
its being taken up Immediately BY actual Settlers
MINNIE sota cannot be an extensive agricultural
state without it, and with it 81 ey become one
Of the most wealthy.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

South Carolina is a great sta'e, ,l.ir
people of Charleston have declsrsa 80
intention not to attend Jenny Llno =.
certs, if they are given in that clv I'D.
cause Barnnm, a Northernef, IS nef
ner.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

judge CAN'T, celebrated jnri>t, died at
his residence in Greenville, 5. C., on the
18th inst, in the Seth year Of his age
He served as Judge from 1918 TO lS42.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

According to the Census returns keo-
kuk has a population of 25l9, and Mus
catine 300. Judging from The appear
ance of the two places we should have
transposed the figures. But if Figures
don't lie," and census takers make no
mistakes, we shall have 10 subscribe TO
that cautionary maxim which teaches us
TO distrust appearances. -heokuk Register.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

company in Boston proposes to take persons
to London and back to visit the Worlds Industrial
Convention, for sixty dollars head.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The Hon. Mr. Bayard, formerly U. S.
Senator from Delaware, has received and
accented the Belgian Mission.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
WASHINGTON. Noy. g.

Alexander Ramsey, and Richard Y.
Thompson, have been appointed ComDs
sioners TO treat with th. Sioux Indians
Minnesota, and Thomas Foster. Secretary
to the Commits sioners. John ii. RoLbss.
Jesse Stein and John II. Rogers, spsral
agents for Keau (?) Indians.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

DAMpER.-Facts are leaking out to show that
all the gold actually extracted from the mines in
California will not give average Of one dollar
day to the immigrants. Mr. Tyson has prepared
the following table to show the deception, in one
of phases, that has been passed upon the world.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

little boy fell from the East Rock, at New Ha-
ven 100 feet, few days since, and at last accounts
he was about the house "and eats his meals,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The American Temperance House in Chicago is
well kept and every necessary attention is shown
to those who stop there. See advertisement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The immigration to Iowa is very large tho pres
ent seasen. The roads are lined with wagons full
ofimmigrants for this destination.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The Cabinet has decided that the power Of ap-
pointment and removals in the General Land Office
10 vested in the Secretary Of the Interior, and not
in Mr. Rutterhcld.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

TIE correspondence between Isaac Hin and
Daniel Webster, which Was published last spring
n pefsreacs to sustaining the Union, Il again
coiag the rounds Of the papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

Hocs.-The price OF hogs opens rather literally
for the farmer, but we fear it is only to hurry on
the stock so that the Pork merchants may get the
article to market before the close of navigation--
II they can do this they can afford to pay better
prices than ordinary. We do not think the present
PRICES can be criterion for the winter, although
from, what we learned in travelling with merchants
who deal in the article, there will probably be .
small advance on last years rates.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

Hon. D. F. MiLLER.-There was rumor In
town few days sirce that this gentleman, whis
member Of Congress from the st district, was
lying dangerously sick at his home in Fort Nadison
with no hopes of his recovery. AS the Lee coun-
~ papers are silent on the subject, we hope the
rumor is untrue.
After the laborious but triumphant struggle he
has just passed through in vindicating the homes
Of the people, and showing that they would not en-
dorse the inquty of the stolen poll book affair, ii
would not be remarkable if a reaction should take
place, and that his consttu tion, always delicate
should be somewhat impaired. We hope he MAY
recover from his present indisposition and be en-
abled to do much for his constituents in Consres
the brief time he will be permitted
to act in their behalf. If he lives he will ccrtainl.
make his mark in favor of Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

JOHN BrrL, Esq, Deputy Marshal will finish
taking the census of Burlington next week in sea-
son, we hope, to lay the result before readers,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

Seven deaths are said to have taken place from
cholera, on board the Lamartinc, on her last up
ward trip.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

Capt. Tsggarts Flying Machine sscended from
Jersey City week before last. He was to go in il
but % the Doston Transcript ssys, Il was some
thing like the counAry managsr's production Of the
play Of Hauiet-she part Of Hanlet was omitted BY
particular request. His mot going, howevsr, was
purely accidental, a. the cords broke before he
could get u. The ballon was last seen, going TO
ssa IN the direction ofthe Worlds Convention.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

GAZETTE FOR SALE.-The Administrator OF the
late Ex-Governor Clarke offers for sale his half
interest in the State Gazette. The Gazette was the
first and has always been she leading democratic
paper u our State, and We should thiak it might
easily ind purchaser.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

] MUaDIR U0DbRr MApasoS.-A murder was
consulted in Fort Madison last week. Two men
By tho name Of Martin and Foster came into town
In wagon in = state OF intoxication. On arriving
asar his house, Foster left the wagon for home,
when IN alteration took place. Martin jumped
out q the wagon and struck Foster : severe blow
which felled him TO the earth, and afterwards re-
pested the blows. Foster lived but short time.
Apair Of steelyards were found in the wagon with
she sspeas wrenched o,and ~ this srpendage could
not b found after Martin left the wagon, it il sup
posed the death wound was inflicted by that. Fos-
Ter, although an incorporate man, was inoftensive,
while Martin, when drunk, 10 represented to have
bsen very quarrelsome.' The deceased has left q
widow and several children. Who slew this hus.
band and fathsra Liquor sellers have much to an
aver for.