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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-16

similar to the one We have referred to, would be
far more ter ible at tn day than it was in 1896.
We are = mightier people now than We were then
a greater nation-have more capital invested, are
more extrava- AIT III CUE tastes, and are more
mixed up and blended with the movements in Eng
land and throughout Europe. If the world con-
tinue peaceable, and political tumults or out
breaks occur in Europe for five years, there is no
doubt that the United States, England, and France,
will enter upon career of speculative enterprise
that will outstrip anything of the kind which has
marked the history of commerce, and which will
lead, if not managed with great skill and discre-
ton, TO the most terrible revulsion that ever agi
tated the civilized or com nercal world. The re-
vulsion of 1886 and 81 was merely type of what
We may expect, if moderation and judgment do not
operate on governments, communities, institutions,
banks, and merchants of oil descriptions.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
From the Springfield Register, Feb. 8.
Glorious Contamination Central Railroad Bill
Passed into a Law.

Yesterday the House took up the Senate bill
incorporating the ''Ilinos Central Rail Road
Company and, without amendment, passed il
by an almost unanimous vote. Seventy-two in
the affirmative, and two in the negative
The law differs but slightly from the synopsis
which we gave on Thursday last; which synop-
sis snbon.
The bonus Gas the law now isl to be paid to
the State by the company, was reduced in the
Senate from seven TO five per cent. of the gross
proceeds. in consideration of the retention Of the
principle of taxation, to the extent of three
fourths of one per cent. on the valre Of assets,
and providing that the if tax levied does not,
when added to the FIVE per cent. equal seven per
cent. Of gross proceeds, the company shall pay
the difference.
The trustees, as will be observed, are Morris
Ketchum, an eminent capitalist, in New York
Moore, Of Mclean county, formerly Lieutenant
Governor, and now Treasurer of our State; and
and Samuel Lockwood. formerly one Of the
Judges OF the Supreme Court.
The name of Governor Moore, who is proven
bal for his unsullied integrity, thorough business
habits, purity of character. Samuel ID. Lock
wood, who, for more than twenty years, occupi-
ed one of the highest judicial positions in the
State, present guarantee that the interests Of the
State will be jealousy guarded.
We congratulate the Legislature, and the peo-
Pile, on the success Of this great measure, in
which the fortune and prosperity Of our State
is so deeply involved We rejoice in the una
nimity with which the bill has passed, as it af-
fords satisfactory assurance that the people
will! heartily approve of the action of the Legis-
lature.
We understand that Mr. Rantoul will leave to-
night, Tor the East, for the purpose Of laying the
charter before the corporation Though not as
favorable IN many respects as was anticipated
by them, we have no doubt it will be promptly
accepted, and the work of surveying and con-
strncting the road at once commenced
The high character, great wealth, and long
experience in railroad matters, possessed by the
persons composing the company, is sufficient
assurance That the work will be speedily and well
done.
We have not time now 10 sneak of this work
as we would like TO. We shall enlarge on it in
another number.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Haieth day Of waSh1nSton.

Next Saturday will be celebrated by the Young
Men Of mis- city and vicinity, in the Presbyterian
Church, at one O'Clock.
In cherishing their love OF the Union. many asso-
Citations WILDE recalled making this day more tit
ting than any other, in which to favor such an OBJ.
ject. II the same patriotism is felt by the young
men Of this generation, that burned in the bosoms
OF Washington and his compatriots, we need have
no fears for our Union.
While the northern masses submit to the meas.
urss adopted by the last Congress- it is melanc
70 witness the continued agitation in the tientish
work of disunion, at the South. While we are
conf dent that they cannot eifelt their object it is
sad t. see them persist in sowing the seeds Of
their own downfall. Our hope is that the spirit oil
Decentralization and disun,on may be stayed, and
that the Young Mems Meeting may be SO conducted
q 10 add its quota of influence in accomplishing
90 desirable a result.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Second Letter from Consul MQthe,o.

COLUMBIA, Dec. II, 1850.
The undersigned, Her Britannia Malesty's
Bonsul for the States of North and Sonth Caro-
lima. has the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of your Excellency's '.Note'' of the 10Th instant
conveying to him the gratifying assurance of the
friendly feelings entertained to his government
by the State over which your EXcellency pre-
sides, and intimating, also, your Exceliency's III
tenton TO transmit the communication of the
undersigned, at your Excellency's earliest con-
yenence, to the Legislature of South Carolina.
The undersigned would merely desire, in con-
tinuance of his ''note of the 18th instant, to re-
ques, the consideration of your Excellency, and
OF the Legislature, to the opinion of the late At
torney General Writ. deliberately written, under
the command of the Hon. J. Q. Adams, Presi-
dent of the United States, and printed in ''Elli-
OTIS American Diplom. Code" Appendix, VOL
H., p. 676) concluding in the following forcible
language:
III am of opinion, that the section of the law
uuder consideration is uoid, for being against the
Constitution, treaties, and law of the United
States, and incompatible with the lights of all
nations in unity with the United States"
This opinion, your Excellency will, the UNI
dersgned conceives, hold to be well founded on
the supreme power of treaties, as ruled by all
writer's Oh international law, and briefly, but de-
csively laid down by Wheaton, in his elements
of International Law" who states (page 122,
chap i. part p under the head of the .:Rights OF
Sef-Preservation and Independence" of nations
"rhe only exceptions to the application Of
these general rules, arise out OF compact, such as
treaties of alliance, guarantee, or mediation, to
which the State itself, whose concerns are in
question, has become party"
The undersigned feels fully assured that Her
Majesty's Government may confidently rely on
the Justice and good faith of the Legislature Of
South Carolina to arrest from the present mo-
ment the OperatiOn of an act which he aDpre-
bends will on examination, be found liable (by
the individual irritation it mus cause,) to create
the results it was designed TO preclude.
(Signcd) GEORGE B. MATHEW.
His Excellency, the Governor Of the State Of
South Carolina.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Gen. CusS,

This victim Of circumstances will doubles be
the next loco foco candidate for the Presidency.
We know the loco foco presses have been publish
ing letter, purporting to be from him, which
makes him absolutely decline this honor. but il
seems that the letter was not understood by those
who gave ii such IN Interpretation. The Cincin-
natl Enquirer says:
'sWe have seen a letter from Gen. Cass, in which
he expresses surprise that his letter to Mr. Steven
son. should be construed to mean any thing more
than his refusing. if elected, to he candidate for
second term. We have no doubt but tina: is
what he meant, and such is the proper construc-
ton 10 be put on the letter.
We think it is due to all parties that this famous
letter, which can bear such various constructions
and interpretations, should be published in etenso.
just as ii was written.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Bright Prospects ahead for Burlington--Th
Meeting Of last Sniurday eyenin.


the proceedings ofihe meeting which should be read
by all, will be that citizens and
that they fully unies and how promote the prosperity
of young and thrifty city. The of the
meeting authorizing the City Ccuncit have poll
ed at the proaehing Charter Election, that ct
zens can record their wishes in relation the proposed
ioan' has been promptly by that body and the vote
will be taken for and against these loans the frs, Mon
day Of next month";
In regard to the loan often thousand dollars for theV
gnia Grove Plank Road and five thousand for the bridges
across skunk, no objection can reasonably be urged a.
raiust them. As the propose loan Of $4,000 for the
Peoria and Oauawka Rail Road, there seems TO be
Of defn'eness which to those who ignoran, in
relation TO the of that desirable undertaking,
seems to need explanation. Sufficient explanation may
have been made at the meeting, which illness prevented
from a,tendins but does appear in the minutes.
Every property holder the absolute need have
Of Just such ou,le, is contemplated And
must see, also, that the sum proposed small item
for Burlington subscribe, by her subscription such
outlet re secured. We hope the committee
respondeuce will soon he able show all who inter-
estea and who called the subject, that
by voting for the loan they will extension of
branch of,he road this place. fhey have the Bill
It passed the Illinois Legislature, should be published
in all city papers, that the people see, de-
called for.
Whatever is required to effect such an am sly i'm.
portant object, citizens would stand very much their
own light not TO accede TO. We believe they will make
great Sacrifices If necessary plish it, Our Oh
ec in throwing out these suggestions is simply to elicit
such additional in form alton will enable citizens
vote nnderstandinsy. Seventy five thousand dollars may
be all that required for the present may be more;
but that will hardly b. fourth ofwha, city
afford to pay the completion Of the road from
this place to Peoria. The "Peora and Oqua wka
rail road be objected to by unless such expa
nations be made have suggested. As we under.
stand it, the road is to branch off at Monmouth to this
place.
We acquainted with of the Corporators the
Contra! Rail Road, and with knowledge ofther aims
and objects, such representations be made them
their taking ali the stock from this place to
Peoria, il i was Recessarr.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20

The ecclesiastical trial Of Rev. NATHANIEL
CH'LDs,jr., by the Methodist Church, South, in st
Louis, has been postponed for the present, or until
the suits now pending in relation TO the robbery
OF the Missouri Bank, in the Court of Common
peas' are disposed of. The first charge containc d
seven specifications. Three out fthe seven were
sustained. The second charge, containing speci-
hcat'on against him for adultery, was not intro
duced. The following resolution was adopted by
Conference:-
Resolved, That we suspend Nathaniel Childs, Jr.
ana that he is hereby suspended from his official
le'atiohs with the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, until after the final decision of the suits now
pending in favor OF or against the said Childs shall
nave terminated; atwhich time a final decision Of
the case may be had.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20

The Illinois Journal Of last Tuesday week, has
the following. which looks little like retaliation
at the expense OF lberol principle. Such bigotry
must soon give way in this age Of progress, and
the great Michigan Central Rail Road will eventual
ly be nited with the great Illinois Central Rail
Road.
awe understand that the Agents sent from Chica-
60 to Indianapolis to ask Of the Legislature of In
dana the privilege Of connecting a rail road from
Chicago with the Central Rail Road of michigan,
have returned home,-naving failed entirely in
their ohject,-tha Legislature refusing to grant
them the privilege asked for"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
CIRCULAR.
OFFICE OF Sur. Pun. iNsr.
Iowa CITY, Iowa, Jan. %. 1851.

iowa CITY, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1901.
10 the School Fund Commissioners.
transmit herewith statement of the interest
OF the school fund for the year 1850. | have
Withheld II as long as 1t was practicable to do so,
with the hope of securing all the reports bat
some OF them have not vet arrived, in conse-
quence of which have been compelled to csti-
mate the amount due from counties from which
l have not heard The amount allotted to each
county should be added to the funds raised IN the
county for the support of schools. BY tax, and
otherwise, and on the first day of March next
the aggregate sum should be apportioned among
the school districts. which filed their reports
with the tund commissioner on the first day of
October last. Fines for breaches of the penal
laws, and for exemption from military duty, are
TO be apportloned separate. See Sec. 81 Coun-
~ orders under par, if there are any on hand.
should also be apportioned separate, in order
mat each district may receive It's equal proper
ton OF them. In case warrants are drawn in
yonr favor, and yon unable to collect them
before the first OF March, you should neverthe-
less apportion the whole amount and pay over
the balance when the warrants are collected
IL Will be seen that only thirteen counties out
OF thiity-one have reported the amount of inter-
est uncoltected. If similar delinauencv exists
IN those counties which have not reported it is
reasonable to conclude that the amount for the
entire State exceeds $4,000 90 In consequence
o, me failure to collect it in time for it to be in
clnded IN the apportionment. it cannot be dis
tr'outed till January 1852. This should not be
so. The Fault is,not with the law. Its provis-
ions IN regard to delinquents, are stringent and
eXp'lclt, and from them the fund commissioners
cannot vary without rendering themselves indi-
vIdna'ly liable. The interest must be promptly
paid, or all our plans for the establishment Of
schools at once fail The school fund is loaned
al Ten per cent interest per annum. while it is
well known that it can be invested at from fifteen
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Repiy of Coz. Means.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Columbia. 5. c.. Dec. 10. 1870

Columbia. 5. c., Dec. 10, 1880
The undersigned, Governor of the Common
wealth. Of South Carolina, has the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt OF the communication OF
Her Britannia Majesty's Consul, in relation to
the law now existing, by which class OF ii. b.
MS subjects are Imprisoned on landing in
Charleston, and the undersis ned takes this occa-
sion to assure II. B. Ms Consul of the friendly
ielIing entertained TO his government by the State
over which he has the honor 10 preside, and that
no disposition exists to do anything that might
tend to disturb the amiabe relations now exist
ing between the two governments.
The law alluded TO, the Legislature of South
Carolina deemed necessary to enact, from con-
slider ations of safety to the institutions of the
State, and not with view of imposing any I'M
necessary restraint upon the seamen claiming the
protection OF the flag OF any friendly power.
The communication OF ii. b. M Consul will
be transmitted to the Legislature at the earliest
possible convenience of the Undersigned, and no
doubt will meet with respectful consideration.
(Sgned) J. H. MEANS.
To II. b. Ms Consul, George B. Mathew,
ESQ'r.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Mr. Hmm NOR

The last Kcokuk Wing and Register is largely
occupied with evidence in relation to the Rev.
MICHAEL HUMMER. and his intimates-the Null
graves. The trial was held on the petition of his
wife, Emeline Hummer. to inquire al 10 the sanity
of her husband. A large number of whine sses were
sworn bat the detailed evidence Of Gen Lowelalone,
who has been we'll acquainted with Hummer, for
several years, was sufficient to prove Hummer to
be wha. the verdict Of the jury pronounced him to
bc--a monomaniac. The forbearance of the cti-
gems OF Keokuk towards the Mulgraves during this
Hummer excitement, may encourage them to go
east and set up for themselves s:The Hummers,'
in competition with sthe knockers.''
In alluding to this case, the Keokuk Wing and
Register uses the following ominous language:-
The testimony Of the medical gentlemen, most
OF whom concurred in opinion, that Mr. Hummer is
monomaniac, we omitted 10 publish.
II may not be improper to state that able counsel
we're engaged for the complaint, and none appeared
lol Mr summer, and that in consequence, the in
ses'gauon exhibits a one-sided character. There
are numerous circumstances briefly alluded to in
'ne .esumony' tending to show conc octed scheme
OF fraud on the part Of Hummer. We NAV point
them out on future occasion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
ST LoniS Advertisements

Nithons part,cnlazing, would call the attention OF
merchants and citizens all our State to the st Lon
is Advertisements in this weeks paper Most Of these
advertisers we'll known account Of the long
Ing in business, and we have doubt that all will m ak
It an oblee; for those who from hi, State to
trade with them 1t would be well for all who visit St
Louis for this purpose, either to retain copy Of their adj.
sersements set down the stree, aud number in their
memorandum hnnks
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Flax Seed,

The Manufacturers OF Linseed OF, all over the coun,rv
are urging upon our farmers the necessity paying
t'on to the Of Flax large scale This viii
doubtless be the most remnneratng crop the farmers in
this region Of county raise The st Louis anufac
turers of oil hold out strong inducements by offering high
prices for the seed and the fax when properly cured
OF itself bring price to authorize its cultivation
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20

Sourn CAROLINA CONFERENCE OF THE M. f.
CHURcH.-The Discipline on Slorerp--Thls body, at
its recent meeting, says the Charleston Mercury,
motion of DIR Whiefoord Smith, adopted an
important resolution, touching the obnoxious sec
ton in the Methodist Book of Discipline on the
subject of slavery. An attempt was made at the
last meeting of the General Conference of the
Church South to carry resolution that the Discip-
line should he relieved of this section, which
seems to inculcate anti-slavery as part Of chris
tan duty. The motion failed by few votes,
though it was generally, if not unanimously adop-
ted that said section was not binding authority.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20

Hon. ROBERT RANToCL. Jr., an out and out dem
ocrat, has been elected United States Senator from
Massachusetts,, for the short term. Mr. Ran,ou,
left Springfield, Illinois, on the 7th ult., having OBJ
tanned for himself and associates charter for con-
strncting the Illinois Central Rail Road.-Go=ette.
Why not tell the whole story, Mr. Gaze,te9 Mr.
Ranou as U. s. Senator, is the result of the Ahol-
ton and loco foco coalition in Mlssachusetts.-
This Massachusetts affair may be any thing else
than a matter to boast about. Already the contrac-
tors to the bargain have divulged enough to make
out clear case of Bribery and Corruption, and
such cases are not generally passed so lightly
there as they have been in Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Mr.. Sheldon,s School

The examination of this School on Friday last
was very gratifying to the parents and guardians
VINO were present on the occasion. The pupils
gave evidence that they understood what they had
been taught, and this, in estimation is the great
end OF education. The Sd quarter will commence
on Monday next. See Advertisement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20

INDIANA CONSTITUTIONAL CoSvENrIoN.-lhe
section providing lat claws shall be passed, Sc
curing the property Of married women, WIDOWS
and orphans"-passed II to 81.
An amendment declaring that no law shall ever
be passed impairing the unity and sacredness OF
the marriage relation, was lost, by SO to 10.
A section for preserving the Tippecanoe Battle
Ground, state House Square, Governors Circle
and Military Ground, was passed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20

Messrs PALMER and PAUL, of Iowa City. affair
their establishment and paper-capital Reporter
for sale. Their Office is the most extensive mn !,
the State. Most Of it was recently purchased for
the purpose Of fulfilling their engagement az Public
Printers. Being deprived Of that Office, for speak,
ing their sentiments on the Individual Liability
question too freely, they are DESTROYS Of retiring
from the business. The paper has good circula-
ton and offers inducements to any loco foco who
has the means to purchase and a willingness to
publish paper at the seat of government, with the
hope and expectation. if he behaves hlmsel of be-
coming Public Printer, IN two or four years from
next May, we forget which.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
For the Burlington Hawk Eye.


January, 3lst 1851. I
To THE EDITORS OF THE HAwKEYE:
- Gentlemen: Allow me TO say through the medium
of your paper to those Of my constituents who have
entrusted their applications and proofs TO obtain
bounty land to me, that they will am sorry TO say,
in all probability have to wait some months before
thew can ret their warrants. The Pension office
has am told very great number of application S
on hand and i: takes necessarily considerable
time to arrange the books. papers, forms, &C.
As soon as the cases have filed shall have been
acted upon, those interested shall near from me
without delay.
Most Respectfully,
Yours, A. c. DODGE.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Repiy of Coz. Means.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMEN,
Columbia, 18th December, 1850.

INEIU Nv DEFAKI MEN,
Columbia, 18th December, 1850.
The undersigned Governor over the Common
wealth of South Carolina, has the honor to &C
knowledge the receipt of the note of 18th, form
H. B. MS Consul, and informs him that it will
be transmitted to the Legislaturge forthwith
The undersigned takes this occasion to renew
his assurance Of his own friendly feelings, and
those of the State over which he has the honor
to preside, towards H. B. MS Government, and
also his individual respect for H. b. Ms Consul.
(Signed) JOHN ii. MEANS.
II. B. ms Consul, George B. Mathew, Esq
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-20
Mr.. Cray School.

Mr. GRAY,s tenth quarter will commence on next
Monday week. This 10 4 popular institution and
has hitherto obtaineda large share Of pupils. The
school il held under the Methodist Episcopal
Church. See advertisement