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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27
How the Wheels Of Congress arc Blocked.
Extract from private letter from member Of Con


WASHINGTON, June -, 1850.
Dear Sir: You may set it down certain that
tho minority in the House fully dete not
70 let 2 vote he taken upon tn" main question in
the Compromise Bill. And they have the power.
1t is true that we have passed order to stop de-
bate; but you see that debate does not stop. We
hasea rule, that after the debate is stopped, anv
member may offer amendments, and be allow ed FIVE
minutes to explain them. There is no parliament
tary mode OF limiting the number of succcs sive
amendments which may be oiiered,-and indeed The
practice is for one man to offer an amendment and
make five minute speech upon il; he then with
draws his a'nendme mt for the purpose of giving a
friend chance TO renew il; which is Immediately
done. and thercupor the friend makes his five min
ute speech. And this may be. for any thing which
lean see. continued Cd nfHifum; or at least long
rs the spirit of fIctious delay lasts. People at
distance wonder and complain that we don't do
something; that we always talk and never vote; and
they tell US to be firm, and ego ahead''! But how
to 60? that's the question. The newspapers
full of ardent and patriotic stimulantS to courage
Gus action. But trhGf action? We can't vote upon
any final question. becau Sc there is no node known
to the rules. which have always heretofore been
used. ny which we can bring the House to a vote.
The defeat is in our rules. They were made for
business Hurposes-and in ordinary times they
have been found sufficient. Now. however, they
altogether insufficient Then. why not change
them?-you ask. The answer is it is just as i'm
possible to bring the House to vote upon that
question. as any Other. Ii would require Ote OF
two-thirds TO make a change; and two thirds can
not be got. We have clear California majority,
but not two thirds.
And so, here we are like man with the night
mare; bent on some high purpose-struggng and
gasping, but can't move; like passenger train in
a drift, with steam up-bcll ringins-wheels
whirling-whiste screening, and all hoping to go
ahead. But it's no go. We are stuck fast. We
get out and dig awhile with most usty zeal, but the
squalls drift the track faster than can clean it;
and the only reasonable way is to sit in our seats,
and keep as comfortable and good natured cir
cumstances will permit. We growl and grumbe
occasionally, hut it don't help us along an inch
Hot weather is coming, and may possibly thaw US
out Of difficulty. Let US hope.
SD1juo feid. Mass, Rem.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

The late attack ON N. P. Willis by the playactor
Forrest, is exciting considerable interest in the
city of Gotham. The manner of attack was unjus-
tlhable. Forrest waited behind a tree, until Will
lis had passed, and attacked w. in the rear, knock
ing him down without warning and beating him af-
ter he was PROSTATE. Forrest is much larger than
Willis. In paliation of F. it may be said that he
processes to believe that w. is the seducer of his
wife. With such thought ranking in his bosom
all must see that much may offered in mitigation Of
the absolute criminality of his conduct.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27


The Several Sabbath Schools of this city having
concluded to join in the celebration OF the 4th OF
July, have agreed upon the following order of pro-
ceediEgs, viz:
The scholars and Teachers of each school viii
convene at their usual places Of meeting at O'Clock
IN the morning, repair thence. conducted by their
Superintendent, to the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and be seated by O'Clock.
After the schools are all seated the exercises
will be as follows, viz:
1st.-Music by the Brass Band.
2ud.-Prayer by Rev. Mr. SAITER.
3d-Vocal Music by Mr. TRACY and his Juveniles
4th.-Address by J. D. CASpEE, Esq.
6th.-Singing by the scholars.
6th.-Address by Rev. Mr. SHINN.
7th.-Singing by the scholars.
sth.-Address by Rev. Mr. BAIRD.
Standardization.
1oth.-Music by the Brass Band.
c. w. RICHIE,
S. Z. TAYLOR,
J. G.. LAW,
f.. ID. MORGAN.
July 4th, 1850. Committee Of Arrangements.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

correspondent of the Tribune, in Washington
represents the Portuguese Minister a very impu-
dent and offcious man, going about among men,
bers of Congress. making all sorts of mis-repre-
sensations upon the character of our claims upon
Portugal, and the action of our government. He is
met with numerous rebuffs and Mr. Clayton is about
to deal him out one in the shape of passport. 1t
is reported that the President will send q message
to Congress in few days recommending rcprisals.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27
FATHER THOMPSON,
yChiy Candidate for Governor.

Whiy Candidate for Governor. sas
xve are authorized to announce the name OF
JAMEsL L. THOMPSON, OF Johnson county, as the
wb;~ Candidate for Governor This announce
ment we were authorized to make in our last issue,
but having to leave town for Gaiesburg at very
sfief notice, we inadvertently omitted its rublea-
sion. as. "a. H.s-@ #......
This announcement is made after much and ex-
tensive enquiry throughout the State, as to who
would be the most suitable candidate to fill the va
c,ncy occasioned by the declination Of Mr. Harlan.
Father Thompson is well and favorably known,
throughout the State, and are not afraid to place
him in competitions in any point OF view, either IN
talents or moral character, with his loco foco COM
petitor, Mr. Hampstead. If any are ignorant either
of the man or his character, we have assurances
that he will take the necessary steps to make him
self known. The Gazette may fad fault with him,
it did of Mr. Harlan, because he was once an en-
iaent Methodist Episcopal Clergyman. But this
will bepconsidercd an objection founded on mat
ter of taste rather than on principle. -.
The loco foco party and its no-party wing, have
both been bantcring the Wings about their want Of
q candidate for Governor. They now hare one, and
although the announcement may appear tardy, and
somewhat out of the common course, it is only a
Characteristic of the times, when every thing in
politics seems to be conducted on free and easy
principles without any prescribed ethical or con-
scntional rule, and where, from this very Cir
cumstance, in having appeared suddenly, as the
oftprng of the people, and not as the bantling of
party Convention, Father Thompson may gain
strength and dad success. He'll work his way,
never fear. a#&+ iii s..s.. + .r...
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

Messrs White, Fayerweathsr, Burhans, Burns,
Harris and Crimes witnesses in the case of the
Mail Robber BARNES. The trial was to be held in
Chicago during the present week. Barnes was the
keeper Of the Pioneer House at Oquawka, and, in
connection with Frnk Co.'s agent, BAIRD, stands
committed as mail robber. ~s.=-. -~-e-~s
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

Inc late lnundation ofthe Lower Mississippi has
oeen very disastrous. The crevasses are more nu-
mefous and the damage more extensive than any
that have been previously experienced. One of the
advantages we possess over that part ofthe valley
Is that Iowa never is put to enicnce by high
water. a..t "A t...s..s.g..
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

Mr. PA1SE.-The alleged discovery by
this gentleman continues 10 afford fertile
topic of discussion TO the newspapers
The impression seems to be gaining
ground that Mr. Paine has deceived the
public by his preten.ions. The trial at
the Astor House will soon settle the
question.
We have published on our first page a
letter from the Troy Wing on this sub
ject. That journal also gives the follow
ing extract from letter from New York
to a gentleman in Troy:
Messrs Coleman & Stetson both told
me that they had not, by implication or
otherwise, given the least authority for
the assertion that the Astor House was 10
he lit by Mr. P4ine's light. They have
simply said, that if that ligh, coull be su.-
tanned in briliiancy, and produced at the
low cost stated, they would be glad to
have it, as every body else would" On
this natural remark, the assumption of a
positive order was founded. In fine, they
told me they had no faith in the pretended
discovery. and would not advance a shil-
ling TO test it.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

STATE OF TINE Lower RlvER.-Thc
Pointe Coupee Echo, OF the 18th, says:
The cre.asse al the Preston plantation
has been stopped after great exeriions.-
The canal at Mr. c. Porche's has also
been diked. This is good news for the
planters Of False River and for some Of
those on Ponte Coupee. The water is
already receding rapidly from their fields.
The eilec, Of the Grand Levee crevasse
has moi been as great as it was supposed
il would be, as we are informed that the
wafer is falling in Bayou Fordoche.
The river in front Of our office, has fa!-
len about four inches during The present
week it is al present on stand.
The St Francisville Chronicle of the
18th inst, has the following:
The river has receded some two or
three inches within the past week.
Many think, however, it is attributable 10
break in the Grand Levee above this
place in the parish of Ponte Coupee.-
We have understood that the water al the
crevas>e is some twenty feet deep, and
running through very rapidly. The
amount of damage sustained by planters,
scattered over "a vas. region Of country,
is ncalculable.
The Baton Rouge Gazette, of the 18Th,
says:
The river is at stand at this point
Ii has fallen between four and five inches
since our last.
We understand that another crevass Sc
occurred in West Baton Rouge, OH
Wednesday evening last, near LobdelI',
store, some fifteen miles above this place.
We are not advised as to the amount or
extent Of the damage, present or proSptc-
tive, or whether il has, or can be, closed
In relation to the crevasse at Grand
Levee, the Plaqnemine Sentinel, of the
10Th, says:
The consequence Of this break, it i,
feared, will prove disastrous in the ex.
IRENE 10 the planters residing on the west
bank Of Crosse Tete in this Oberville)
parish. The opposite bank, we believe
is already overflow ed. The bayou hat
risen several inches since the break, anc
at last accounts was still rising. Sever
or eight inches more and vast fortune:
will be swallowed by the flood.
The Franklin Planters Banner of the
18th instant, before it was known there
that Grand Levee had given way, thu.
complained Of the danger Of loo much wa
| ter:
The water in the Teche is in man,
places encroaching upon the banks, anc
the swelling tide looks threatening.
Plantations on The north side of the Tech.
are invaded by the inflowing waters from
and rear; some planters have already SUI:
iered much, and will suffer severely i
the water makes any farther inroads upo'
their crops. Should the Grand Levet
break, our planters, particularly those OF
the north side Of the Teche, and on tn.
Beuf, and in the lower part of the parish
will suffer great losses, and be put to
great trouble and inconvenience.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

CHoLERA.-None neei feel alarmed at this dis
case, II they will use appropriate remedies as soon
90 1t makes its appearance. Diarrheas should not
be permitted to run on without immediate check
II the frst symptoms are attended to none need
die from this disease. Keep your premises and
parsons clean and sweet. STA
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

Rev Mr. Brown, a Roman Catholic Priest, who
for the last two years has been laboring among
French and German population of Richmond, Va,
has resigned his functions, believing that the SOW
regnty Of the Pope is contrary to the doctrines and
example Of Christ.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

acknowledgements took = Dacuerreotyre view
ola Pyramid of Girls yesterday they appeared at Ira
cy's juvenile Concert, in the Presbyterian church The
picture is worth looking There near $50 children
in the group lmos Of whom be recognized and the
success of the Artist, we look upon remarkable.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

The widow of William Hartshorn is now living
at Amherst N. H., at the advanced age of Io3 years
We Doubt if there is another so old in New Eng.
land. She is in excellent health, and her facuItie
but slightly impaired.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27
J Extract of letter to the Editor, dated

Washington, June 90, 1850.
1.-THE Compromise will no doubt pass the Senate, but
will be killed off the House they get
vote on it. This yon may rely upon"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

SAp.-The New York volunteers for the Mexi-
can War, who numbered 1000 strong years since,
are reduced to 1870 men, and six of these in a
dying condition. How small consideration for
these men among those revealing in the gold n
quered by their hands at the expense oflife, health
and all worldly good!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

A son Of George d. Freeman Of Nashua, N. H.,
aged years, died of hydrophobia few days ago.
He was bitten by mad dog six weeks before. The
Greenfield Gazette states that a mad dog had bitten
two persons in that vicinity lately, besides a mum
her of animals.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

An intelligent farmer in Western New York in.
forms the Rochester American that the heads OF
wheat, this year, contain about % per cent more
kernels than the usual average.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

tbs WAY THE TARIFF WoRxs-Tbe steamer, Amer
lea and Hermann, on their outward passage to Europe
carried out Sa0o 900 each pay for fbren manufactured
good..
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For the Burlington Hawk Eye.
ST " AS.


&". J." sTANZAS. |
De kind 10 the loved ones, who circle the hearth
Where linked in affection, We grew,
Mid fame or abasement in sorrow or mirth
Their spirits viii ever be true.
Tho lofty aspirngs may lure thee awhile
lhro' stenes or past glory to roam,
AS softly as starlight, thy mothers fond smilo
viii win thee again unto home.
Wherever life's changes, may cause thee to dwell
Like the needle that points to the pole, ~
Will turn to the home stead, loved early and well
The yearning desires Of thy soul,
Another sweet cottage, made lovely and bright
BY the care OF an idolized mate,
May fill thee with transports ofjoy, when at nigh,
Thou seekest its viRe-mantled gate.
And meath its cool arbors, may joyously ring,
The laugh Of young children at play, filing
Beloved ones-whose presence around them will
Those memories which pass not away.
Enshrined in thy spirit, how green is This spot
Made sacred by tenderest ties;
Yet still-the old roof-tree, will not be forgot,
Nor the light in thy parents dmmed eyes.
Paducah, KY, June I, 1850. MARTHA.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

Upto last dates nether the Legislature Of Connec
or Maine, had succeeded in electiEg I. S. Senator.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

1t is reported that DR. A. G. Henry Of Springfield,
ILL.,, has been appointed Indian Agent 10 oregon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

From tho ksotuk F~sir~t
We received the following by telegraph Aos1J
evening:
Washington June ..
Congress has sent Thompson aud nJstA Sah
to run our election over.
will speak ia keokuk this day two weeks-
u. y. MILLrE.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

Prof WEBsTER.-The Court has refused to grant
new trial In the case of Webster, and it is tho'
that the sentence will be executed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27

The New Hay scales, are work ing admirably on
Front street.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27
Che Gauk -Gpe.


rive Dollars per AMnam E3-m Advance.
88 ron rERMs IN AL, sEE WRIST rAoE.
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BURLINGTON: .a& ,
acknowledgements: 4, lSSu'
h .ONrS0-~~@~~<~~~ I><~>S>~~|~~~
WING STATE TICKET.
aa 4t asa For Governor,
f.s JAMES L. THOMPSON. -
, For Secretary Of STATE,
= !. ISAAC COOK, of Linn County.
For auditor Of State. .r
WILLIAM H. SEWERS, of Mahaska County.
For Treasurer Of State, .
EVAN JAY, of Henry County.
ro, Treasurer of Board Of Public Works,
JAMES NoSLER, of Wapeho Co.
Whig Congregational Ticket.
Second District, by, IL.
. Col. WILLIAM II. HENDERSON, Of Johnson Co.
First District,
GEORGE G. WRIGHT, of Van Buren, Co.
- - -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-06-27
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.

July 4th, 1850. Committee of Arrangement
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

INTELLECTUAL CApAc1rY.-A Com
mon Councilman's lady, paying her daugh-
ter visit at school, and enquiring what
progress she had made in her education,
the soverness answered-'Pretty good.
madam; il she wants anything, it is capa-
city; but for that deficiency, you know,
we must not blame her. No, madam,
replied the mother; but ! blame you for
not having mentioned it before. Her ia.
ther, thank Heaven. can afford his dangh-
tiers capacity, s9d | beg she may have
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

The following anecdose of Lamb, though
old, is good enough 10 be told again -
"The President of the English Royal
Academy, Sir Martin Arthur Shee,
+. r. S. died recently at Brighton, after
a long and severe illness, at the age of so
years. 1t was upon his name that Lamb
once made an awful joke. Two men at a
club house were suggesting the paternity
of picture on the walls, when one of
them remarked, III wager you guina
that, that picture was painted by Shee. -
beg your PARDON said Lamb, in his
driest manner, 'but would it not be more
grammatical to say, painted by her !'''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

A Yankee and a Southerner were
playing poker on steamboat. :.
al havn't seen an ace for some time,
remarked the Southerner.
"Wall, guess you haint," said the
Yankee, ''but | can tell you where they
are. One Of them is up your shirt sleeve e
there, and the other three are in the top OF
one Of my butes."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

THEM's UM.-sI say, captain,' said little keen
eyed man, as he landed from the steamer Potomac
at Natchez, s.I say, sartain, these here amt ALL
l have left somethin' on board that's a fact.''-
sThem's all the plunder you brought on board,any-
how.o sWell, see now, grant it's X accordin'
to list--four boxes, three chests, to ban-boxes,
portmanty, two hams one part cut, three ropes
o'inyans am tea-kette; bnt you see, captain, 4
duberso feel there somethin' short. Though
pve counted 'em over nine times am never took
my eyes oil 'em while on board, there's somethen'
not right somehow" sWell, stranger, times up
them's all know on; just fetch Jour wife an
five children out of the cabin, as Pm off," ssThem's
'um! darn il; them's 'um l knoW'd Pd forgo'
Somcthin'.o
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14
THE FLIGHT OF TINE.
BY ALEXANDER SMART.

Why flies the time so fast?
Days, months, and years glide by
AND each looks shorter than the last,
And swiiter seems to fly;
On vlewlesS wing still rushing on,
To join the fight Of ages gone,
Their silent course they ply.
1t seemed. when we were young,
Time fingered on the way,
For hope, like any syren, sung
The live-long summer day
Oh sweetly sung of promised bliss,
Too bright for such world as this
Too beautiful to stay.
And then the winter night,
So lively and so long,
When round the tireside, blazing bright,
Went merriment and song;
Long were the hours--for we were then
Impatient to be happy men,
And join the busy throng.
Hopes radiance in the heart,
In youth supremely hlest,
Can transitory joys impart,
The brightest and the best.
The ills of life come all too soon,
And why should clouds obscure the noon
That warns the youthful breast?
When life's young dream is o'er,
And fancy's fires decay,
And hopes illusions charm no more,
Nor chidc the lingering day;
Then Time sweeps on winged speed,
Or, like thief, with noiseless tread,
Fled like dream IS the past,
The joyous banquet DER,
Our longing looks we backward cast,
And think on days Of yore.
Brood o'er each scene in JOY or woe,
Till we grow old-before we know
That we are young no more.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

SONG.-BY MRS H. j.. LEWIS.
Sing to me, love! no voice like thine
Can charm my weary heart TO rest:
So low, SO sweet, its fetters twine
Round each sad thought within my breast.
Without the need Of Fame in song;
Without the lofty pride Of art,
Thy full soul pours its strength along
The opening pathways to the heart.
And there, where dropping flowers are laid,
Or fresh ones crushed by wanton hand,
Where unshed tears are softly stayed,
Thou hast thy realm, the Holy Land.
Sing to me love-! The twilight hour
Brings mingled memories sad and bright;
Aud while it fingers, thine the power
To change each darkening hue to light.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

An Enlightened Flock.-It is related Of wrothy
divine, whose field of labor situated not many
miles from Salem, that he preached politics to his
congregation for such length oftime that even the
eldest church members forgot all about the gospel
and fell into profound Ignorance with regard to
creeds, forms of worship and church regulations.
After the clergyman's death, the elders went to
consult a celebrated divine about obtaining sue.
cessor.
sWhat is your creed9'' asked the divine.
s'Our creed?''
oYes-your principles-what are they2''
ooh, we all Democrats but two!''
ssI mean what is your platform-your church9"
ssOhr' exclaimed one, 'sthat is principally oak9'
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

"What is your age, Miss. Inquired a
gallant marshal of young lady about six
ty, in the-district the other day.
'Whal's that to you, Mr. Impertinence ?"
said the fair one, drawing up and exhibit
ing formidable chevar de trize of broken
teeth. "It is very unpleasant question,
but it must be asked. What age shall l
place you at ? twenty, l should think. -
"Yes," said the old girl, completely mol
lifted, 81 think was twenty last sprine" "
and the gratified damsel invited our friend
to take glass Of wine, and call again be-
fore he left town.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-11-14

VESSELS sCoNr1scATED.-Int the u. S.
District Court for the District of Michi-
gan, Judge Wilkins pronounced the fol-
lowing decision-the first which has been
made under the United States statute af-
fecting the case:
l. That persons trespassing on the pub
lie lands are liable 10 indictment, and If
found guilty, TO punishment by fine,
equal to three times the value of the tim
Der cut, also TO Imprisonment for a year
for each offence.
2. That all vessels that are engaged in
carrying lumber so cut on the land Of the
United States, with knowledge Of the
fact on the part of the owner, master or
consignee, are liable TO forfeiture for each
such offence, and the captain Of such
vess. to fine of one thousond dollars for
each cargo.
Under this decision, DEGREES of condem-
nation were entered in the District Court
in the following casses, Wis:
The United States VS.. Schooner Baltic
Owned at Milwaukee.
| The United States VS.. Schooner Glen
aikee. Owned at Chicago.
A number of other cases stand contin
ued until the Hh of November Detroi
Adv, 23d.