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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
Clark & Co.'s Checks.

The last Iowa City Republican contains the most
sensble article upon this subject have yet seen.
As far as its sutject-matter is concerned, we con-
cur in its views precisely. The Editor seems. how
ever, to misapprehend our article upon the same
subject. We have only expressed our individual
willingness to receive the checks for our dues and
our perfect conviction of the soivency and high
moral and business character Of Messrs Clark and
Bros. In this opinion every respectable business
man in this community and, indeed, wherever they
are known, fully concurs.
We by no means endorse the principle OF unres-
trained, unlimited free Banking. We prefer good
banks and bank paper of our own State, regulated
and anienable to our own laws. But in the absence
OF such vastly prefer these checks TO the issues
of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey Banks, which
are so current among For the payment OF the
one, we havethe individual liability of the members
Of several firms, who are known to possess great
wealth, of known prudence and skill in financial
matters, and of unimpeachable character. of the
others, we know nothing, save that they are from
suspi cious neishborhoods and thousand miles a
way from their places of redemption.
We wish to commit man but oursclf. We do
not recognize this as matter in which party issues
or party principles are at all involved.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

LoussoERY's DAGUEnoTYpEs.-This young gen.
tleman, formerly merchant in Milwaukee, has ia
ken very convenient room in Mr. Funk.s new
building on Main Street. He seems to be perfect
master of his Art. wei as a very deserving gen
tleman. We confidently commend him to Oh who
themselves o. friends. His charges are reasonable
and among the many pictures already taken here
we have heard OF none that have not given the ut
most satisfaction. Appropriate and valuable new
years presents could be made to order by visiting
his rooms-presents that would be far more accept
able than any fancy sketch picture that could be
purchased.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

The Christmas and NewYears Holidays have come
and gone. All had good time but the Printers,
and they might have had rare enjoyment if work
ing hard all the time would have conferred it.
Both Offices deserve a public dinner for their SER
vices and sacrifices in behalf Of that same Public.
If they had been suitably rcmuncrated for hurrying
out the Message By the aid Of lightning, it might
have-.been otherwise, but the fact is-and we blush
deep crimson for the Public while we say it-nei-
Their office obtained enough by selling their extra
sages topay for the Refreshments ssased ups on
the occasion. After We learned this result, we
very glad that neither office obtained the ex-
elusive right Of copying the message. We bid
fifty dollars for it. This raised the sdandcr'' of
our contemporary, who dcclared he would give as
q much as we offered. Seeing couldn't get 1t in
that way, in any other, and hearing the signal
that the message coming, we had to go back to
first principles and copy it in partnership for XX
Our readers lost heap OF fun, in not being at the
Telegraphery aittle before the coming OF the mes
sage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
McCAnvER.-All our old settlers

McCAnvER.-Al our old settlers remember
McCarver. He figured here ten or twelve years ago
as Lobby member of the Wisconsin Legislature,
while we were part and parcel OF that Territory.
He afterwards figured in Oregon; and recently he
has been trying to figure in California, member
fthe late Convention. The following extract OF
Mr. Durivage's correspondence to the N. 0. Plea
yunc, will show how -
ssThe debates which occurred toward the close of
the convention were quite spirited, but were con-
fined mainly to two subjects: the free negro clause,
prohibiting their admission into the Territory, and
the boundary. They would hardly be Of interest,
however, in the States, and to give them properly
would occupy too much space. The free negro
clause of Gen. McCarver, who batted with the ut
most vgor against the ssdarkies,'' finally went by
the board being rejected by vote Of 81 to 8. The
triumph therefore, which the General had been in
dulglng in from the success Of the measure was
snort lived; it had been his darling object his hob
ny, and Napoleon could not have mourned the loss
OF Waterloo more than did the General the annih!a-
ueh OF ms free negro preyentiye.,,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
LIGHTNING DESPATCH ES.

Telegraphed for the Burlington Hawk-Eye.
PITTSBURGH, Jan 2.
River u feet. Weather unusually warm for the
season.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 2.
Legislature organized yesterday; by electing Ri.
lev; Wing, Speaker. The Governors Message was
communicated. It is concise, short and able doc
ument.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 2.
Both Houses fully organized. McCalmont, Speak
er Of the House. Wings elected Best, Speaker Of
Senate, BY aid Of his own vote. Message will be
sent in tomorrow at noon.
NEW YORK, Jan. I.
New Years Day. No business transacted
Weather clear and cold. Fine sleighing.
COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 2.
senatc.-The series OF rules offered on Monday
were taken up and an amendment offered that nj
member should vote in his own cause. Lost by til
vote. Mr. Broadwell, Wing, from the disputed dis
trict of Hamilton county. rose and addressed thu
Senate. Myers, democrat, called him to order
The Speaker decided Broadwell in order, and refu
sed to entertain an appeal till Myers took his seat
Chase and others still interrupting, the Speaker or
dcred the sergeant-at-arms to take him in custody
On his advancing, Chase took his seat.
Swift asked the Speaker il he meant to recog
Mise two Senator's from Hamilton.
The Speaker said he would not decide who wa
Senator, as both had been sworn in.
Swift-Why, did you not tell me that before, Sir
The Speaker said he never had conversed will
the gentleman on the subject.
Swift-You did, Sir.
Whiteman-By God; that's clincher. sticl
him Swift.
Pending this personal debate the Senate took
recess. Warm times ahead. Governor not lkel.
to have an opportunity Of delivering his Messag
soon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

GA LOVER OF Music" will perceive that the
"whisperings'' he speaks about are well founted.
The Burlington Temperance Brass Band will give a
Concert on next Tuesday evening, the anniversary
of the Battle of New Orleans, in the Congregational
Meeting House. The Band certainly merits full
house, and we believe they will have one. There
is no need of our saying any more, ga Lover OF
Music has set forth their claims in detail and we
fully and cordially endorse what he has said. Be-
sides the Instrumental, provision has been made
for some capital Vocal performances on the occa.
sion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

The Wings triumphed in Minnesota, at their late
county elections. The editor of the Pioneer-Jas
NJ. Goodhue-whon rmerly edited Wing journal
in Lancaster, Wis.,, changed his politics. LOT the
seeming purpose of getting all the pubic printihg'
raised the loco foco party banner and caiied upon
all the faithful to rally around it. Much 10 ms cha
grin, the editors of the Administration paper OBJ
tanned share Of the public printing and the late
elections went against the party whose cause he
had so recently espoused, and whose especial or
gan he profe to be. So perish the hope Of the
renegade.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
Sr LOUIS. Jan,

ST LOUIS, JAM z.
Markets remain unchanged Flour nominally
S.. but nothing doing. Wheat dull. None offer
ed for sale. There is better feeling in the Pork
Market and Mess has an upward tendancy. Have
heard of no sales over So.
Whisky IS to 81 cts, scarce. Hogs unchanged.
So 25 SO dividing on 200 lbs.
River full of ice. Weather moderate.
MuscATINE, Jan. 2, s Pm
HAND TO BEAr:-Bennetts Rough & Ready
Steam Mill at Muscatinc manufactured in - hours
on four run Of stones $40 barrels -four.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
The Address of Hon. Geo. III. Williams.

The Address of the Hon. Geo. II. Williams on
Tuesday night, at the Temperance Hall was most
triumphant and eloquent effort. We have not time
to speak in its praise this week, as it deserves
The Hall was crowded with ladies and gentlemen
and all seemed wrapt in delighted attention through
out its whole delivery. 1t was clear and argu
mentative exhibition of the proposition that the
traffic in Intoxicating drinks should be prohibited b,
law. He showed the constitutionality, the expedi
ency ana the business of such movement. The
speech should be published and placed in the hand.
ofevery voter in Iowa, and we hope it will be.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

large subtitle case Of J. C. Fremont
Us the Leidesorff estate, involving con-
siderable sum of money and many impor-
tant legal principles, was taken up before
Judge Geary yesterday, and the following
gentlemen sworn as jurors, viz: VIM. j..
Ankrim, James A. Benson, Thos. Per-
kins, Jr., Richard B. Butler, Thos. May
nard, ]. NJ. REESE. Much interest is felt
in the result ofthe trial.-.alta California.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

We have given up so much space to our friends,
"PatIick," "Zeb,o and others, that we have left
much less than intended to occupy in editorial
isms. To make room for them, have omitted a
somewhat full and favorable notice Of the Prcsi-
dents Message.
The communications Of our Washington cores
pondents, although not of the latest dates will be
found interesting.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

The great fare up between Meade Of Va, and Du.
er Of N. Y has been settled on the following basis
If they are satisfied we are:-
"Mr Conrad, OF La, acts as the friend OF Mr.
Meade. The basis Of the adjustment proposed is
tbs that Me- Duer shall state that his charge is bas.
ed on Mr. Meade's speech, a printed copy OF which
HI, durngslast summer, had sent to Mr. d. That in
reply Mr. Meade shall assert that the remark st is
faisc was intended to be applied by him to the in
ference drawn by Mr. Daer, and not to that gentle
man personally, whereupon Dner will withdraw his
retort upon Meade, ssyou are liar.''''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
New .Jcwe1ry.

Those who are in need of Gold and Silver Watch
es and rich Jewelry and cannot find what they need,
as cheap and as good at Carpenters and Waldin's
as they wish, had better look into ]. r. Campbeps
store, where they will find quite a variety. The
gentleman who has them for sale is known to sew
era of most respectable citizens and they speak
well Of him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

CALIFORNIA NEws.-The letter OF P. Dunlap-o
our first page--has been followed by a large num-
Der to individuals in this vicinity. We hear Of sew
eral remittances being reccised. Several have en-
deavorcd to compensate for their absence BY send
ing their wives some ofthe ssdnst." We have heard
that two ladies in town have received 5000 each.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

FARE TO CHAGREs.-Wc find, by reference tn
the New Orleans papers, that the farefrom that c,v
y .""sres IS as io'iows:-In saloon $50; in Lower
.aoih' 500; In steerage, and mess with the crew,
s4'' ffeis.it' Tor each cubic foot, 40 so cents,
Fare IN sailing vessels to San Francisco from
New orleans:-ACabin pas sage $50; Second Cabin
and found $3.50.
From Panama, in the U. S. Mail steamers. n
San Francisco, 5000 in Cabin, $50 in STORAGE. ano
los baggage allowed free.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
Through their trouble In ohio. !,

Speaker Of the Senate in the Ohio Legislature,
which resulted in the election of Mr. BLAKE, free
soil wing, BY majority Of two votes. There were
six senator's absent.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
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re Dollars pcr Annnm 81" Advance.
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How II was done.
rverv bodv has seemed anxious to know how
Mr. Cobb. of Georgia, became Speaker OF the House
~ representatives. we were kept in the dark on
the subject until few days since. 1t viii be re-
-,.r,neroa that Johnson of Tennessee, loco foco,
offered resolution in the early part of the session.
that the person receiving plurality OF votes shoua
be declared Speaker. All remember, how even loco
foco members secuted at such way OF setting the
question; but it seems to s.this complexion 'hey
have come at last.' Both parties were wearied OUT
and all protested to feel that duty to the country
required an organization of the House. Stantoh'
another loco foco of Tennessee, taking advantage OF
this state of things, offered resolution on last
Monday week as follows
Re,o,ycd, That the House proceed to elect speak
Or. That, il after calling the roll three tunes, no
member shall have received majority oi al ''e
votes, the roll shah az lin be called, ana the MEN,
Der receiving the largest number Of votes proVdea
there be m iorty Of quorum, shall be the speak
er of the house.
The above resolution was adopted by a vote OF
Yeas IFS to Nays LOG. Several amendments were
proposed, but voted down. The roll was then cal
led, when three unsuccessful ballotings were had.
The fourth ballot being the slxty-thrd general
ballot, stood-for Winthrop, 100; Cobb 1os; Ste
vens, 1; Morehead, 4; Durkee, l; Strong, .; BOYD,
!. One Of the Tellers now announced Howell Cobb
elected speaker. Great excitement and clapping OF
hands in the gallery.
Mr. Stanley offered a resolution, declaring Mr.
Cobb speaker, which was adopted.
The chair appointed Messrs Winthrop and NC
Dowell committee to conduct Mr. Cobb to the
Chair, which being done. Mr. Cobb made neat
speech, thanking the members for the honor con-
ferred upon him. He then took his seat amidst
great applause.
Mr. vinton moved that membars be now sworn IN.
Mr. Boyd, the senior member Of the house admin-
istered the oath Of Office to the speaker.
So it seems, after all, that Mr. Cobb was elected by
plurality and that he is minority Speaker.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
Correspondence of the Burlington nawk.Iye.

WAsHINGToN CITY, ID. C., Dec. 9Th, lS49.
| J. G. EDWARDS, ESQ:
SiR:-Long before these lines can reach YOU you
will by the Telegraph, be duly informed Of the troub
lie the House of Representatives has in organizing
ant, the election Of its Speaker. Twin not, there.
fore, trouble you'on that subject.
| But can send you something relative 10 Con.
gress. in advance Of its action which must be pleas
ing to you and all Others who reside north OF the
Lower Rapids of the Mississippi. feel very san
gune that an appropriation, and perhaps very lib
eral one, will be made at this session Of Congress
rapids. The plan of operation will be, Iapprehcnd
that recommended by Lieut.. LEE.
"cld zack' is well acquainted with the obs.ruc.
| tions to the Upper Mississippi navigation by the
rapids, and feeling deep interest in the welfare OF
those affected by the difficulties Of that navigation
expresses much desire that Congress will make a
grant large enough to remedy the evil.
The Wing members will in mass vote for such an
appropriation or grant, at least that is the way
they usually converse on the subject and also be.
| lieve that enough of the Democratic members will
| join in, to ensure its success.
| Indeed, since Mr. Polk went out Of office, the
democratic opposition to internal improvements, is
hardly heard of, and nearly forgotten. That ssop-
positions which started with the other folles of the
.Baltimore Platform'' will soon, trust, be scout.
| ell by all parties.
| The Senate proceeds along very smoothly. Mr.
Clay once more occupies his place in the Senate,
and is ssthe observed of all observers" Col. Ben
ton is also there, fine, dignifed looking old gen.
tleman. Calhoun sits within about eight feet OF
Benton His hair is sssilvered DER with age,' and
he looks more affected by years than either Clay OF
Benton, though apprehend there is not much diff
ference in their respective ages. Mr. Cass is there
also; and possesses prcpossessing, though rather
aristocra.ic appearance. In short interview had
with him, found him very agreeable in his manner
nd ofio Sc
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

VALsARLE PREsENT.-We fender to Mr. ]. F.
ABRAHAMs' of the Burlington Bookstore, our sin
cerest thanks for the present Of handsome ebony
writing desk, with its various Accomplishments and
stationery as well as FOR the polite manner in which
they were bestowed. Abrahams knows how to do
things,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

Although not intended for publication, we never
thelcss find the following letter from our fellow
citizen, F. J. c. PEAsELEy, Esq, SO interesting,
that consider it would be an act Of injustice to
our readers to withhold il from them:
New ORLEANS, Dec. 10th, 1s49. ;
DsAR SIR 81 arrived here the sh, and find the
weather as warm as summer. The night left st
Louis was cold, and the morning Of the I'd there
was severe frost; since which time the weather
has been uniformly warm. For SEQ miles above
this there has been only slight frosts sufficient to
check the growth of the Sugar Cane and slightly
scar the tops. The planters now actively en-
gagged in manufacturing sugar, and all reports ndi
cate that in Louisiana there will not be much over
half crop; but this deficiency will not affect the
Market as the crop the Islands is very large, as
you will see by report from Havana in a paper
which send you.
have taken passage for Chagres on the steam
ship Alabama which sails this afternoon. could
not get through ticket as all that sent here to
be sold (ony 60 for each steamerJ were taken long
before my arrival, and no more viii be sold until
January. The rates offare you will learn by refer
to the advertisements in the papers send with
this. The difficulty in getting passage from Pan
is great, and some have returned from the 18TH
mus, not having been able to procure passage
The Falcon arrived from Chagres the sth bringing
mail and passengers from San Francisco to LIST Nov.
Many of the passengers are from Ohio, having been
absent only ten months, and return with from
$4,000 to $4,000 in gold dust, each. Thay have
been very successful, aud most of them intend to
return. Many Of them would have remained in
California, but they could not get any intelligence
from their families, owing to there not having been
mail received there from this country, for three
months previous to LIST November. Great fault is
found, and justly too, relative to the transportation
of the mails from this country to California. Where
the fault lies, does not appear to be known exactly
At present, but that they should be without mail
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

Rev. James H. Perkins, Unitarian Clergyman Of
Cincinnati, committed suicide in fit of insanity by
drowning himself, on the llth ult,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

J. Fullerton was one Of the passengers who re-
Gently left Panama for San Francisco. s
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
To Hon. DAVID WrLMoT.

To Hon. DAVID WrLMoT.
The contrast between the conduct Of Mr. Win
throp at the last session. and that OF Brown of this
was so palpablc, and so favorable in behalf Of the
former that had another ballot been taken that
ing, winthrop would have been reelected Speaker.
1t took the most ingenious special pleading and the
most willy sophistry the day after the Brown
catastrophe, to draw Off the attention Of members
from the scenes of the previous day, backed by an
attack on Winthrop by Johnson Of Tennessee and a
strong appeal to the democrats, to avert such re-
suit. What would hare been said Of Wings if they
had been engaged in such an uMderhanded plot? We
never should have heard the last of it, What will
| become Of Father Rtchie's pet, time alone can
1 show.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03
wAsu1xcrox. Dec. 10. 1910.

DEAR SlR:-ln answer to yours Of this date,
have to state that should be elected Speaker,
will constitute the Committee the District of
Columbia, the Territories, and the Judiciary in such
way as to be satisfactory to yourself and your
friends.
am representative from free State, and have
always been opposed to the extension Of slavery;
and believe further, that the government should
relieve itself fcom this responsibility wherever it
has the constitutional power.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-01-03

Total. II9
Total arrivals for the months of August,
September and October, 1857. The
character Of the emigration still continues
such as reflect honor on this growing and
opulent state.
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