Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-10-10

| Men, women and children kneit in success sive
groups, on each Of whom the Revd Father inv olsed
a blessing. About 600 or 700 had taken the Pledge
before Father Mathew retired TO the sacrsty Of the
| Church, amongst which number were many respec-
table ladies and gentlemen. We learn, that after
| he retired, some presented themselves and were
enrolled.
California Emigration.
HEROINE ON THE PLAINs.-A srondent
| Of the Missouri Republican, writing from Sacra-
mento City under date of Aug. 10th, says:
Much qualification was expressed at the report
that reached during the caller part OF the
son. that many families would this year seek
home in California; and no little disappnintmentis
felt 10 learn from persons who have aleady arrived,
Of the comparatively small number oh their way
out. Much hes been said If the ha,dships and suf
ferings Of females ssing the Plains and they
not light assure Won; bu; they stand the trip
and bear up under its fatigues much better than
men gener ally; at least. nay ohscrv alton last sea-
son warrants me in so believing. The same opinion
was expressed to me ty an individual who had sew
cral in his company. Riding MP one evening, just
as he was preparing to encamp, noticed IN his
team tine yoke Of cows, aud remarked to him that
they seemed to stand the trip very well. SIZES"
he replied. sthere were only two things that could
stand such trip. anc they were rimin ard cows
Rather ungallant speeeh-the ladies being pres
ent at the time. They took It in good humor. nd
seemed to enjoy the tone Of pique with which it was
uttered. saw last season instances OF energy and
perseverance on the part Of females which called
forth my warmest admiration. ! know of several
instances where attribute 10 those qualities sole
~ the safe arrival Of the husbands and families in
Catifornis. There Hns at the crossing of Green
river on the 4th Of july ls4s, very large number
awaiting their turn to he ferried ever by the few
conye nences in the shape of boats and agon beds
used for that purpose. Some young men. acquain-
taEces Of mine. were very busy in thinning out
crowd Of SO or 400 wagons. when about neon, fe
male. with lai &c whip in her hand. pushed her
Of on a
demanded speech Of the ferryman. On being con-
fronted with the latter individually she informed him
that she had been travelling with her husband and
four children ever since they left ST Joseph--that
her lord and master became iazier and mure indo-
lent every day. until the day before she lost all
patlence with him, ami as she was unwilling TO he
caught in the mountains in the winter. She had re-
solved upon separation; so she had proposed to
her old man that he should take the two girls and
! one wagon and team, and she would take the two
boys with the other wagon and team and make her
way to the golden land. The old man had consent
ed, after so long time, to the proposition, upon
consideration that each one should give pledge to
hunt the other up, after their arrival in California,
and reunite their fortunes. She allowed, she said.
| that her parting from the old man had made him
good deal more stirring for she had found II very
difficult to get out Of sight OF him; and as she ex
pected him every minute, she did hope Mr. Ferry
man would set her across the river right away, for
she didn't want to get sight of Old poke easy any
| more before she crossed the Sarah Nerady. Her
request for quick passage across was immediate
1y complied with, every one show ing disposition
to expedite her journey. But it very different
when her lazy husband made his appearance; he
was compelled to take his place in line, and the
| poor fellow during the two days he had wait his
turn. had many joke and witticism perpetrated at
his expense.
| Burlington and Louisa Co., Plank Road Meeting.
Al Plank road meeting holden az DodycrIle in Des
Moines county, Oct. 5th. 1850, Anthony w. Carpenter
Of Burlington, called the Chair and o. Benton OF
Louisa county, YVES appointed Secretary .
Thereupon Messrs Starr and Rorebens severn lily call
ed for, each addressed meeting, for short time.
! They were followed by DR. Bell, OF Wapeio
On motion of w F. Coolbaugh, it was resolved that
committee be appointed by the chair, to prepare resou-
tons expressive OF the sense of the meeting. .
On further ion of Mr. Coobun Chit resolved the
Chair appoint ID Rorer chairman of said committee
I he chair then appointed the committee as follows, D.
k"er OF Burlington, Joshua Marshall OF 'ne,n'a Irove'
John Bell IT.. of Napeilo VIM NJ. Summervlle of Dodg
vile and William Allen and Alexander Wright OF Casey
Prairie The committee then retired and IN short time
reported to the meeting the following resolutions which
were received and adopted by the meeting
Resolved That in the opinion OF this meeting all at
empts 10 make great State Of Iowa, without internal
improvements would be futile
Resolved, That we regard Plank Roads, as peculiarly
adapted the Of the producer, not only
from their and simplicity OF structure and be-
capse they enable him to do his transportation.
Resolved, That such improvement is matter ofim.
mediate necessity the interior country, represented by
meeting to enable the people to expor, with facility
their surplus prodnce-anG that do recommend the
| same. as best calculated to meet such necessity.
Resolved That it is expedent to con suc plank road
from Burlington through Casey Prairie into the interior Of
Louisa by such the company when
lied may select.
Resolved That the people interested in said mpro
ment are able and willing make 1t and that will
lend orr best exertions prosecution completion
Resolved That committee OF five be appointed to
take the n'fare steps said enterprise, by proposing
and opening books for suhserion to the stock Of said
Lad-recevine subscriptions thereto-an calling meet
Ing OF the stockholders to organize.
Resolved That the President Of the Burn gon and Mt
Pleasant Plank Road Company espectnlly requested
ties fcnn ypaie If
the articles of incorporation Of said company,
other documents reference their organization
tend to facilitate the contemplated organizing.
The chair then appointed the following named gentle
men to compose said last mentioned committee viz: w
Allen, Georee Key, Archibald McNichael, Alexander
Wright and DIR John Bell, Jr who received subscriptions
to said road, Immediately to the Of $3.50.
y. BENTON, Sec'y. A. w. CARPENTER. Chm.
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THE RIOT AT SACRAMENTO CITY The history
of the events which led to this terrible riot, in
which is involved fearfully indefinite loss Of life
and property commenced about year since.
large number of emgrants, mostly from the West
ern states, arrived OF Sacrament . and squattea up
on the vacant lands within the limits Of the city and
in its vicinity. The whole city Of Sacramento and
the adjacent country, are held by the owners in
grants from Capt Suffer. The squatters, notwith-
standing remonstrances on the part of the owners,
repudated Capt Suffers title, moved on. and erect
ed buildings, &c. A suit was brought against them,
in law, and the law decided against them. A writ
OF restitution was issued, and in executing it the
officer was resisted. The authorities then arrest
ed six or eight individuals for rebellion against the
officer, two of whom. for want of bail, were COM
mitted to the prison brig for confinement. On the
I4th OF August, body Of the squatters went to the
brig to effect f0rcible release Of the two who
imprisoned. Here they we're met by Mayor Bige
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