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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08
scAss' Meeting.


The annual meeting for the School District was
pretty well attended on Monday last, in the Court
House, there being about one hundred voters pre-
sent. The Secretary declined giving us : copy
OF his annual report. which would other wise have
appeared in this paper. We hope he may here
after fur nish an abstract, that the voters who
were not present may see the amount of moneys
received ana how they have been appropriated
The school house near the south public square
viii cost when completed, exclusive of the inte-
rior furniture 4noo. II is to be divided into four
rooms, two in each story, without recitation
rooms. This 10 contrary to all the late improve
0snts, and. in common with many others I'VE wish
tAs interior arr angcment OF the rooms could be
changed so ~ to meet the demands OF the age
There are practical teachers here who are ac-
Quainted with the best plans, and cons ultation
with them on the part Of the Directors if the plan
can be remedied, might be of importance to the
cause Of education. With so much money laid out
ON them we ought to have school houses, both as
70 their interior - well as exterior appearance,
which should he creditable to Burlington, and such
q would elicit praise from all who may visit them
After the reading and adoption OF the Repors,the
meeting proceeded to balotins for officers for the
ensuing year, which resulted as follows:
J. w. GAINES, President.
JoHN JOHNSON, Treasurer.
L. D. SrockToH, Secretary.
After the election Of officers warm discus sion
ensuedin relation to the ,mount flax to be levied
the present year, adequate to finish the school
House now In progress and new one. As no e.ti
Matss Of the wants Of the District had been laid
before the meeting in the annual report, some
were in favor OF adjourning the meeting to give
time for such estimates to be made. majority
were, however, in favor Of levying tax then and
there, and the only difficulty seemed to be in the
amount. The north part Of town had already OBJ.
tanned their school house, and il was but sheer
act OF fairness to vote adequate tax to secure to
the South part Of town similar privilege. AZ
ter considerable discussion it was finally resolv.
ed By large majority to vote the definite sum Of
four thousand dollars, TO be appropriated, frst 10
finish the present building, and second, to CON-
mence another At the south part Of town. The
meeting harmonized pretty generally in this pro.
position and then adjourned.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

THuRsroS, whose death is recorde in our tel
egraphic dispatches, was formerly editor of tn
Gazette in this city.
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A most astounding discovery has been made in

A most astounding discovery has been made in
Utica N. Y. Within the last eighteen months over
$l50,000 worth of property has been destroyed by
res in that city, embracing hotels stores, dwelling
houses, shops, lumber yards and churches--all OF
which now turn out to have been set on fire by five
or six young men attached to two engine compan-
ies The proof against them is said to he SUFFICIENT,
and their conviction certain, and it is more than
probable that they will plead guilty. Some ofthese
cases are arson in the first degree, which is punish
able by death.-Winois Journal.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

The editor ofthe Tri-weekly Muscatine Enquirer
has left for New York. The paper is under the
charge of JOHN A. PAavIs, Esq, who goes in stee,
and very properly for that city.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

Ma WEBsTER.-The Boston Board OF Alder.
men obtain little sympathy from any source, for
having excluded Mr. Webster from raaeuil Han
Even the fres-seiiers, who were also excluded,
decisre that sstwo wrongs cannot make right.
NJ ". wsuld have spoken in New York, but he was
hurried hack 70 Washington by dispatch, to coun-
sci With the Cabinet IN relation to the Cuban expe-
dition.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

The present position of South Carolina calls
for national interference. See Telegraph news.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08
The result Of the Digging.

We gave in yesterdays paper an account of the
mayelous doings of the spirits among us, and Of the
fact that seyera, persons had gone to witness the
digging for the bones, indicated by the spiritu-
al DR..
II appears that when the company came near the
spot the sightseeing lady was oyertakeE with a
just sense of the serious and foolish character of
her proceedings-she declared that she spiritual
ly) saw her husband brought home from the ssdig-
gngs" pse, and in terror and tears refused to
proceed. The Dr., however, went on TO the spot
where the crowd had assembled to witness the dis
interment of the bones, according to the spiritual
revelation.
Here the man of YARDS seemed to have come to
his sensesor at least to be convinced that he had
reached the end OF his rope. He Acknowledgements
corn confessed that he had acted fooiishiy, and
expressed his regret that he had suffered hims
be hambugged by the familiar spirits OF his wife,
and consented 10 make public Withdrawal Of the
whole story. He was "cussed" and s.jawed" some,
and very plainly informed as to his deserts, and
cautioned to keep himself straight hereafter. And
here the matter may end though from certain in
dcations observed last evening. some body still
has hankerng to administer the dose OF COW hide
to the profes genileman'S back. Better let
him alone--notoriety is sweet to some people, no
matter how infamous.-t Muscatlne Enquirer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

The Galena Advertiser estimates the value Of
the lead to be exported the next from that re-
gion at two millions Of dollars,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

kEoxuK TRI- WEEKLY DlspATcH.--The fir st
number of this new paper is before It's neat
ly got up sheet by Messrs r. L. DOYLE 4 Co., and
will doubtless be sustained by the citizens Of that
young and thriving city.
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MuScatine.

It win be seen that this city il awake 10 her in.
tefests. They are striving to have a rail road tc
Oskaloosa, and we hope they will have one.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

The Burlington Hawk-Eye says that the late
storm ruined the public SQUARE in that city. by
dsstroying the trees, shrubbery ana walks.-,RG-
nsis Journal. 49,
Wsregret to say that the City Fathers have done
nothing a. yet to repair the damage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

The keokuk and Birmingham Plank Road Com.
pany have engaged enough Plank to lay tvo miles
Of their road.
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Burlington and Louisa County Plank Road.

Pursuant to call in the newspapers, the SUBJ
scrhers stock in the above DAD met at the City
Council Room on Friday, the I'd inst, when Rev.
A. Leonard was called to the Chair, and j. +. Tai
liant appointed Secretary.
Messrs Letter, Cooibsugh and Pierce were APP
pointed committee to examine subscription
books, and report the amount OF stock subscribed.
The committee, after due examination, reported 1872
shares subscribed, amounting TO $9,600-9 OF which
were conditional.
The trustees OF q former organization proceeded
to collect five per cent. the subscriptions and
reported collections to the amount OF $26i rs, after
which the meeting proceeded to elect officers Of
the Road for the ensuing year.
The following gentlemen were unanimously
elected:
President,
HIRAM LEONARD, OF Yellow Spring.
Treasurer,
JOHN G. FOOTE. OF Burlington.
Directors,
WIN. NJ. GRAHAM, OF Honey Creek.
LUKE PALMER. of Burlington.
s.EULLENWIDER,o of Yellow Spring.
ABNER LEONARD, Of Flint River, 7.
On motion, the meeting adjourned,
ABNER LEONARD, Chr'n.
J. F. TALLANT, Secretary.
The Board of Directors in the Burlington and
Louisa County Plank Road Company, met in Bur-
lington at the City Council Room, on the I'd inst.
The meeting was called to order by Hiram Leon
ard, President of the Board-and T. ID. Croker
was elected Secretary of said comrany.
The following resolution was offered, ana unan-
imously adopted
Resolved, That the construction Of the road be
commenced as soon as the articles Of incorporation
have been published four weeks, the required
time.
Gu motion adjourned to meet at the call Of the
President of the Board at the office OF said compa-
ny, in Burlington.
HIRAM LEONARD, President.
T. d. CRocKER, Secretary.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

Corr, Parsons 4 Co. have received their new
goods. Details hereafter.
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What will You do?

The following resolutions, adopted by large
meeting OF the citizens of Mahaska county, on the
18th Of April, seems to have given fits to our Mus
catine frends:-
ssResoved, That in the opinion Of this meeting a
road to facilitate the trade from this place to the
Mississippi river by which we can at all times have
safe, speedy and easy access to said river termi
mating at Burlington, is greatly needed in this part
of the country.
ssResolved, That we would prefer Rail Road to
any other, but in order to increase the probability
of Rail Road, we recommend the speedy compile
ton Of Plank Road, which in our estimation will
develope The immense resources of this country
and afford us sure and easy access to market for
our pi oduce.
"Resolved, That this meeting looks favorably up
on the various movements to build Plank Roads in
this State. and that will use our energies to ia
citate the construction of road of this kind thro'
this place to any point the river best calculated
to secure success; but that we prefer Burlington to
any other and are not tenacious which point &c
| through. either Brighton or Fairfield.
sResolved, That the promptness of the citizens
ofthe city Of Burlington, in subscribing S75 ia
the stock of the Peoria and Oquawka Rail Road has
manifested zeal and energy Of character in the
:erprisc worthy of spirited and great pc pe and
| that we look upon the speedy completion of that
road indispensable, to secure to us in the interi
| or of Iowa, safe market east as well as south.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-05-08

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02

OF Virginia be admonshed by this foreign Reimbursement 10
SUMMERS 10 rouse themselves action and put pIla ali
Their strength? This Circular says Wig principles ate TO
be promoted BY the election of GEuRGE W. SUMMERS Re
member his Democrats This Circur urges the upprnt.
inent OF Whg runners 10 The country search o vo
lers for GEORGE W. SUMMERS. Remember this Democrats
ou are impelled now by irresistible motive put Ioh
your whole strength We appeal every Democrat it Viz
gina to read the suoned Circulars he will need then per
suasion to exert himself for his party and his
JOHNSON, LEAIE and BococK.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. 10, 1851.
DEAR SIR The great importance OF the election HAT Ia
10 tuke place the 2 Monday he SHY of December nexG
TO the prosperity of Virginia and the further of those
principles for which, Wings. have heretofore conen.
ded Is our apoogy, any needed for troubling yon with
this communication.
The candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor ant
Attorney General, most worthy Of support: But i
must del end upon the efforts Of their friends from now I'LL
The election 10 their To friends Of the 9th Con
grcssiona District, Of which District GEORGE w. SUM.
MEkS Is native, would say, much will depend You;
exer,ons Your strength IL greatly augmented BY the In
creased votes under the Constitution. In lSlS the
whole vote In the District the Presidential election
$685. majority General Tay Of 500 Under The Goa
sliiuiion just adopted the number Of white males over
Ul Is fulouS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02


Messrs Editors From Erin shades have uleiurned,
and right glad am to find myself cln!oFtahly
seated beiure snug fire in my well loved Lhchdry -atd
to give you "Sligh hnt OF the JHn the suvrrgn people
enjoyed. the ground early, and found Ut few ga
thered ogethc but soon, coming in one by onGn gooiy
number we've present. Alas aacKaday The slakes hao
not arrived Wtat could be done2 In The mist OF this
calamity Mr Haxa drove up, Which gave pesat relief
and then Mr.. Parklh. But soon all wereRnXiousl
enuu.ng: 'Wha has of Old FcndaIl7 lhe LioG
of The day. AT half past twelve hack p and ou'
popped the veiiabc man-he brought with hiithc Wig
canddute for the Senate The "pars' No, complete.
ly made up-"a nice little ten pare" The sPaking wa:
now about Wnere could the speakers sI""d!
No more eligible place bcing found, the wehon.e wa'
mounted for ros,run aud at il they WENT lr WINSTON
that 'good man" suffering severely from cold anc
declined speaking but stated that his fend Mr. Giln'e
would represent him; whcrcupon said Mr elmer nlaoc
few g,naces but, Ike faithful servant fell Work ant
produced great deal OF thunderbm III: Lighting did M
strike any body He Tried 10 make great Dubear o t'
small noo "conccrn," which, alter all Pakhshowed to b'
small potatoes" Mr. r. Showed oil beautifully the ctaptral
humJusgery Of Whis tactics. GiIer hnndcsd again. h"
his cf5rts at enghcuing the people, noortve Pre-
sently the pussed over, and not living was ms
sing another storm brewing. for fenc G;ithn being
business man, oil know, was busling about arTang
Ing things-Gnally he mounted the wel-hoe and thun
dered forth most powerfully Before he got alt through
began ask myself if had ever seen living oenelctof
red 10 define the words charity and ben:yolcncc but
couldn't do -a bona.fde benetaclor sndlng on tn
well-house Erin Shades, in Henrco county DID yo
htn MessIs Editors l-hes "nhof M
His 'pough handle and GOOD Cart "reminiscences drew o
much meniment and applause from tho 'sopargns" Nha
he had said really good" that nothing more must
said or DONE until all hands had taken dnk-then her
was such rush al the bar that 'Inne host LoVensein
was well nigh overwhelmed In the mean time, Mr. Haxa
had taken the welltop-afer delay the good peo
pie came around to hear plain, succnct und iuci
statement of democratic truths, which told upon men
Judgments To use the language of ,ha, redoubtabe hero
Whiggcry, Perrin Of Hanorer "it neat and caia'
exposition Of Democracy" Dinner announced htd
sunpuous one was of which all partouk freely and H. al
lilly. You ought 10 miss ihesc meengs-poitIc"i -:
cusslons in tese "go-n.head times" not confined
United States Banks ct id one genusi but they take
der range and are decidedly rich and racy-ndee
thoy are some" You had better 60 next time for snre
YOU may expect fun! Yours, truly RUFF.
Heurico Nov 26, 1851.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02
wHla TRIcKs FOREIGN INFLUENCE

We TOO have been furnished with copy Of the whg circu
lar below anked by Levin the unscupuous leader Of Ma
tive Amecanism and fully endorse the following just
structures of the Souh Side Democrat upon this underhan
ded attempt to carry virginin.
II 'hextraordnary coincidence, that this Lewis y.
Levin who ankergenera for the secret circulars OF
the Whgs few days since assailed by the Wing pa
pers of The State in order make capital against johnson
and Leake In piifu appeal for the foreign vose the
Lynchburg yirginan uses this language:
Will the Sons Of the Emerald Isle, when they remember
he dreadful scene of s47 and 4S-he ruin that pesence
and famine wrought among their counymen, friends ano
kndred-and ae told that Joseph Johnson whom this same
Demoeratis party are now seeking 10 fo he et
Governorship united with Leois Ltut.ihe leader OF ns
Native American party, and Others in defeating national
appropriation for the relief OF suffering ireano-" ney
lend hand In honorng and rewardlng tnemi
Our I,h friends understand the history of the Relief Bill
TOO well to be influenced by such sodd consideration as
addressed to them What will they now say to party
which bcgs their votes the time sends out secret
circulars under the frank and endorsement OF Lewis =.
Levin the leader OF this Native American paiy and The
beres, foe of our adopted flowcilizensl As the South
Side Democrat well remarks:
Tho ,pboned Circular discoses one of the most nearous
schemes detected Read it, Democrats a1d earn wna'
nr. the enemy are employing fols Whg Administration
upon you This Circular concocted In washington ano
ia individually the Of the Alexandra Dis
trict Psone of Virginia will allow your wishes TO be
nv Tho Vaccinations Of unto the Federal Me-
tropo? Shall foreign influence dictate your State ocers2
This circular was voter of Virginia ransea oy
was 1hs member of Congress from another State that
striving force GEoReE W. SumMEns upon Inc people o
Virginia LEWIS c. LEVIN of phiadelphia-ths not9.
at foreigner should mot be aoced The rights of citizenship
in country This is the confederate Of SUMMERS and yet
foreigners lishmen n particular are invoked 70 support
convicted by his associates of being unworthy the
support Of foregn-born citizens of Virginia Rememoer
rshmen, and all other foreenborn voters that LEWIS VI
the Democracy of Virginia. This LEWIS g. LEVIN besides
being the enemy Of the foreigner, is aboaonis nd.
fire American oboonst interfering in The local elections OF
Virginia by sending secret circulars voters advising them
support GRoReR w. SunaERsl Will not tho psmocIata
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02

TO the Editor, of The Enquirer.
Gen lcnen-l have read "a your paper the 29h
Noveinher the card I" he Mcners the Ear 10
James Elicit, Esq. rrgrrt that present when
that card was sgaed or should have taken much pleasure
IN adding my humble testimony Ia The qualifications which
ne IN So ich de9ce Possesses, and opinion
ham peculiarly fitted tu discharge the duties oi an arduuus
Oitlcr which his csmabe father has tor many yras
faithfully and politely in all various perplcxlng rqusi
tons, dlscargc and under whom James Elicit ESQ luv-
ing been faithfully and strictly brought up learn
act The duties OF the office will no ny being elected
charge them on his responsibility, be less energetic
and attentive than the whole profession practising
Court will attest that he has heretofore been hon.
and his father (whose resignation eg!et) The Bar will al
ways, am sure feel the kindes regards whc,ler public
Or private life. WI. NJ. FULTON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02
THE THRoNG AT WASHINGTON.

WAsH1NaroN, Nov. 49, Probably one-hird oil the mem
bers Congress have arrived Upwards OF 6o members are
the National This hotel is now the rendezvous OF all par
Ties and presents busy and exciting Browns
and spacious hotel will be opened Tomorrow In me senate
an effort will be made The rule requiring Inc eec
tion of all officers and if successful b. b. French VIII run
as candidate against Mr. Dickens the present Secretary
The House Caucus will be held tomorrow evening.
WAsHISoroS, Nov. &C. lS5l.-The National Democratic
members Of Congress- assembled in "oshnston' seem
resolved when going into caucus previous to oalong io
Speaker and other officers Of the House. to OTTER resolutions
adopting the Baltimore PLATFORM and then additional re-
solution, adopting the Compromise measures OF the las
Congress as nay Those who refuse to adopt these fe
solutions be ruled out of church, and requested
leave the CAUCUS.
Nov 2s-The House will be held Tomorrow eve
ming.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02

THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.-The Washiton
Telegraph of Friday evening, that this documens OF
extraordinary length. Acr being put in type it undern
extensive alterations. Rumor says that it was dltic: to
adap, il the views of Mr. Webster fur obtaigom
him hestating sanction The messengers to dsi
it the various post.oces throughout the country fart.
ed Friday morning. They will leave two copies fofach
newspaper publisher to be given out by the posma as
they shall be informed by telegraph of its pfna
ton 10 Congress. Until that hour copy is to ee the
Republic Office where 1t has been printed Even hditors
Of the In.eigencer Union bc favored ath
copy earlier hour.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02
CANAL. TOLLS

Appended to the report of the President of the James RI.
YER and hana"ha Company valuable aoes SHOW
ng iht amount OF tolls received from the various articles
Transported upon the Canal during two commencing st
Octo5 S4S and ending Isl October 1880 This classitca
on of The different articles constituting the Tonnage of N
canal and the derived from is obviously
cessary 10 proper adjustment the ariil of tolls We
coiate from The tables satenen. %" tolls derived tic
two years mentioned from o the principal arlc.s Of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02

The Jackson Monument Association, in Wainston
have published Address, in which they sub
scrptions already received sl2500 have been fo
The purpose designed and that further Of S0 will
be required complete the statue and furnish Stable pc
des,a The statue to be erected in La FarettSquarc
Washington. Mr.. Mills the architect s said 10 ave exc
cuted the work with great skill and taste II VII be h
first bronze equestrian Of its size that has n exc
cuted in the United States.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02

An increase In this District Of coz, presuin
would give Wing majority of 1000, upon full vot,
Be then and work. and may the election
our most worthy candidates, and patriots have the salts
faction Of rejoicing in blessings shall 10 The goo
old Common nwealth.
We would respectfully urge the selection OF few indus
trous md energetic Wings in each neighbrhood-~llo w
devote their time for few ys in visiting The rnters-es
pecally the ones, and interesting them in The goo
cuuse and getting them ticket Be al work. an
we shall succeed; without cfiurt, defeated.
With regard your obedient servant,
LEWIS MCKENZIE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02
For the Enquirer.

RlcmMuSo, NoY. %, 1851.
JAMES ELLETT, ESQ Dear Sir: The Undersigned mem
bers vi the bar practising in the Cuumy Court Of H.nrlco
learning with regret that father, SIR Loirin ~ Elicit
has declined being candidate for The Grrkslp of ffenco
County Court being sensible u Importance of the Office
and The great interest Vi the whole
well filled and In wing your oan experience and hiph
qualifications fnr the cir respectfully request nat you will
publicly annuuucr yourself candidate Tor the same
Very respectfully your o5t. ssrv',s,
Joseph Mayo, A:thur \. Mogson
Wm Wallace Day, Henry c. Caoei
k. K. HrwisDn, f. Nance
r. j. Daniel, u. y. Johnson,
T p. August, J II Row
| 4. HdSins, John D. Warren
Marmaduke Johnson, Wiiau " Raryle
to-coe Is. Hath, Jno ii. Patton, Jr.,
Edward Y. Cannon, A Il SANDS
G. G. GGswuld, J.hn Hvwatd
J. RI G:lmcr, John G. Williams
. B. b Minor, Geo. w. Randolph.
Nov. 2D-2,+
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02

Mr.. Lcakc to speak at Petersburg Saturday mig
Mr. K. T. Duniel having bcen hear, specially impor
ed, TO reply TO him. Tho Cockade" Democracy must ha
had fine treat
To-day MIR. Leake will 60 Norfolk, speak at Porsmon
tomorrow night, and return to this city on Wcdnesd1
night. Hence Messrs I.eakc and Bocock will go Fred
ricksburg where they will speak Thursday night and
Alexandria on Friday night.
Mr. Bocock will speak at Charlottesville today.