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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17
From, Califsrnia.


We received BY yesterdays mail the Sacramento Tran.
scsipt very large aud well filed sheet, containing eight
pages, Of February IL.
Among other items that the car before ruhlca.
ton the editor had been presented with fine bunch Of
radshss from near Suffers Fort,
The death Of Rev. James G, Rrdgman, ofthe A. h. F.
e. +. N. is announced having occurred the 9th Jan.
At Canton.
Large numbers had come back from the Gold Bluffs,
dishesrtenod, with hardly eaoagh money to their
home passage.
Many rascaE,iss recorded, for Us to
detail.
DIR Chase and his partner had struck lead the moth
branch ofthe north fork othe Yaha the week before aud
took out 100 ounces gold du,, in one day.
NALLEso has been selected the capital OF
Judge Robinson has decided that gambling deb, was
recoverable in Caornis, aud accordingly gave judgment
in favor Of plaintiff, James Watson, for $4,000.
We see the marriage announcement in San Francisco
eff n Rateman Of stockton to Mrs Josephine Aramin.
u Reed Is il Rateman OF ST Louss
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

Terrific Storm and fre.-We clip the
following horrible account of storm and
| fire, in China, from the New York Tri-
bune. 1t will be seen from perusing this
article, that three thousand ships were
destroyed, and 5000 lives lost.
"From the East We have nothing recent
OF great Importance, but find among our
papers an account of terrible fire inChi-
ma, which took place Jan. lS49, and of
which we have not before heard. The
report is made by German missionaries,
and shocking as are their statements, they
may, we presume, be relied on. The fire.
which broke out among the shipping, was
OF unparalleled horror. In order TO form an
idea of it, we must imagine the scene of
its devastations. Along The shore of the
kiang for the distance of several miles, so
many vessels are usually lying at anchor,
that when seen from the opposite bank,
they resemble thick forest, but regard
ed from near point they look like an H.
limitabIe, populous city floating upon the
water. At still greater distance, though
not so crowded together, many other ves-
sells lie at the same anchoring ground
The whole forms long harbor, extend
ing many miles, filled with an immense
number of ships, and presenting a specta-
Gle of which no one who has not seen it,
can form conception. On The night in
question, furious gale struck this multi
tudinous fleet, and in the confusion that
ensued, one OF the vessels was found to be
on fire. Increased at once by the wind,
and fed by The tar and other combustible
materials with which great number of
the vessels were loaded, the fire spread
like lightning TO the neighboring vessels.
The violence of the storm and OF the fire
parted the cables " hich had thus far con-
fined the burning ships. Scattered by The
raging hurricane liz every direction, these
every where spread devastation, turning
into flame whatever they touched, and
kndling the devouring fire in moment
in tae ether vessels. In the midst of this
terrible sea of fire were heard the shrieks
and groans of an immense number of men,
who, given over TO despair, tossed by the
storm, pursued by the flames and encom-
passed by the raging waves, were at last
burned TO crisp by the fire, or swallow
ed up in the wild abyss of the stream
The Ki-ang for great distance resembled
a sea of fire, and in the space Of three
hours all those vessels, with the unhappy
men on board, miserably persisted. 1t is
agreed on all hands that the number of
vessels, according to moderate estimate,
amounted to more than three thousand.--
The Chinese boats, as is we'll known, even
the smallest, are inhabited by the family
Of the captain, together with the crew.
Indeed, there are whole households, whose
members are born on board, where they
live and die without knowing to what
country they belong. They come into the
wherever the floating abode of their pa
rents happens to be found. Among the
vessels burned, were several large ships.
Many Of them contained from forty to six
ty persons. The bodies, mutla,ed and
disfigured by the fire, which were drawn
out OF the steam, amounted to sixty thou
sand. Looks like April lst story.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17
MARRIED-On oh

MARRIED-On the 10th inst, by the Rev. wn
Salter, Mr.. G. II. PARSONS. Of the firm or Corn,
Parsons Co.. to Miss ANNA MARIA, dsughfsr
Of r. s. Adams, Esq, all Of this city.
We most cordially wish our yorng and esiinsbls
friends as much happiness as they haze svef N
ticipatea, not because they sent US boinful share
ofbridal cake, but because they deserve il.
In this city on Tuesday evening last ny Prof. I
ID. McCahe. Of the Wesleyan University 81 0he,
MIR ANDREW KALER 10 Miss SALENA PATH
SON.
The happy bridegroom, in prorria prssHs, hsaa-
ed us liberal share of cake with the above noies'
Our best wishes for their future happiness stsesa
them.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

THE NEW MOTIVE PowER.-For two or tbree
years Prof. Page Of Boston, has been experimenting
with view to the introduction OF electro magnet-
ism as motive power, which he believes will ulti
mately supercede steam rivers and railroads.
Week before last he made preliminary trial of his
electromagnetic locomotive on the Washington
railroad. The National Inteigencer says oft:
"It was run out over two miles, and the best
speed on a strait track was ten miles an hour. The
locomotive weighs ten anda half tons, and has five
feet drivers, with two feet stroke. We hope soon
to see it under way in full blast. II made curious
appearance to those who happened to be the spot
at the time, as it looks exactly like a passenger
car.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

GOLD BLUFF.-Much has oeen said OF late shDuf
the wonderful discovery OF ssGold Bluff IN ~
North coast OF California. This supreme humBrr
was warming into life, when we left San Francisco
IN December last. Jndging from the character Il
the men, who were instrumental in Organizing
company and issuing stock that time, We theusst
1t prudent TO set them down humbug, and ~
nave seen nothing since to warrant lis I'm chanxise
our opinion. There is class OF threadNare sret-
ulators about San Francisco. who enrich fhep-
selves by practising upon the Sredulify Of the a,
wary. II there are any who de sign going To cslor-
MIA they would do well to ock out for these ert,-
lures who live by their wits.--IMinerS Express.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

The boats from below continue to be crowded
with immigrants to Iowa. The Highland Mary had
about four hundred, many OF whom got OF at this
place. What is more wanted than anything else
among US, is suitable tenements to accommodate
the new corners. Fifty iow-rent houses could be
filed in less than one month, and would become .
good investment to any who might build them
For the wan, OF such many are obliged to give our
place the 60 BY.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

ANOTHER CHASoE.-A week or two since we
announced the retirement of DR. Holt from the
Miners Express. The last number brings US
word that his successor has sold out to Messrs
w. A. Jones and w. H. Merritt. The latter gen.
tleman has recently returned from California. He
was the editor previous to DR. Hollis taking charge
OF the same paper. AS both Hot and keesccker
have retired, can they legally transfer the public
printing to their successors? We shall see.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

Bos1oS.-This ancient city almost under martial
law at las, dates. Three military companies KEEP,
constantly under arms. The fanatics busy in
deavorug fugitive slave by the Of Sims,
and had used the incendiary to accomplish
this end. Nine en,hs of the citizens in favor OF
Tying the law in good ai,h-and ,hey will do it too.
Marx that The mail bring the result of the
excitement. We 90 asans, fans,icism, south and north
and for obedience to law, under every exigency.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

The Eecfioa-In tins town on Mondar Int, r.
suited in majority Of 81 for Mr. Benton, the tene-
cratic candidate for Superintendent.
Iheophiius Bullard, H. NJ. Salmon and !. c. psr.
rot were elected Justices Of the Peace. Iss,r NJ
Aztec, Frecerick Hesstr, and Isaac johnson. TINT
tees; Robert McHenry, Treasurer, s. A. Iares.
Clerk; Francis Stewart, Supervisor Alfred KeIne.
dy, Constable.
As far as we are able to learn, the county ~
gone FOR Benton bya considerable maiority.-Iss
Statesmen.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

L. s. MILITARY AcADrdy.-The following rem
hemen have been medvisitors to the West Point
Academy for 1851:
Robert II. Gardiner, Esq. Maine; William Dwight
Esq, Massachusetts,; Professor A. w. Smith, Con-
necticut: Hon. FIaEcis Granger, New York; Gen.
George Cadwaiaaer, Pennsylvania General lsnfs
l.. Gather, Maryland; Professor James Phillips,
North Carolina, Colonel VIM P. Bowen, CeoFpE
Anthony II. Dnnlevy; ESQ.,, Ohio; Henry W HEa-
hnEton, ESQ., louisiana. DT samuel Brock, AlA-
bama, ron- Thomas Randall Florida; Rev John H.
i.athrop, l.. l.. D.; Gen Jesse b. Browne, Iowa.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

Iowa SrArEsNAN.-We are sorry that Mr.
SfArLDISG, who has for several years conducted
the Statesman with considerable ability, has, from
i'll health and other causes, been obliged to give up
the charge Of that paper. The last number con-
tains his valedictory. His partner, Mr. PHELPS,
takes the control Of the establishment. ~.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

DsTrNGuIsHED ARRlvAL.-Our vell-tnown 70,
low citizen, ANTOINE Bare Err arrived in this place
from California on last Tuesday evening. We
know Of no return that has created more general
sensation than that OF Antoine. ssFave you seen
Antoine'' was the only emphatic query on the
street for the twentyoa. hours preceding even.
ing The reason Of this grows out or the fact tina,
everybody likes Antoine, and his appearance was
enureiy unexpected. He had been reported dead
and drowned in California some months since. and
MS friends mourned his losswi.h unfeigned sorrow.
Antoine was formerly one Of our most hard work.
ing draymen. We are sorry to learn that he has
oeeh SICK most Of the time Of his absence, and has
haa no opportunity OF reaping golden harvest
we however congratulate him on his safe arrival
ana nope ne may live to make up all his losses.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

GOOD JoKE.-We understand that Mr. -,
the person whose name was appended 10 cara I,
tue Herald, Challenging Ten Hyer,is much sesn,.
ed and the entire circumstance was merck ini~.<
ed % rusf. However, IN perusinx the 49,.
journals we observed that person, purportns y
be pupil of Tom Hysr, offers to fight the s.iS =
cor for two hundred dollars. with . privile,. =
making II more within three months. Hnv !.
markedly cheap the aforesaid pupil viii 81 \.
reading this IN. Y. Morning star.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17
PRIVATE AN.


s. A. SUDAN.
Dear sir,-On the other page send you a copy
of the bill spoke about when in New York. am
happy to inform you that by the aid Of good ccun.
sell have got the committee to decide that it shall
not be reperted back TO the Senate, and have the
original in my hands. There are copies in exist.
ence, excep, q few which caused to be privately
priated to-day. .-.a-
amS,Gnr 10 within fraction of 5000; without in.
Guiding pay for my own services. Will you do
me the Justice to assist lii making up what should
be paid me. and have it ready when come down
next Saturday. yours, &C, GEO. W. BULL.
Particulars when We meet.
The Srrgcdnf-Gf Aris to the LFas'eare Committee
Astor House, New York,
March -, 1851.
Messrs Robinson, Johnson and Stone:
You were appointed a committee Of the Senate on
the bill introduced s.for the more eiiectual sun
pre- sion Of gambling, &C" Idesire to ask if the
said bill is finally disposed of for this session. and
if am right in the opinion that it will not be re.
ported back TO the Senate?
Your answer on the other side Of this will great
ly oblge your sworn officer. GEO. w. BULL,
Sergeant-at-arms of the Senate.
The Legislative Committee to the Sergeant-at Arms.
Aston House. March -, 1851.
Mr. Bull:-1n reply to your inquiry on the other
side, we have to say, that other business pressing
upon the time of the Senate will prevent any report
or further action upon the bill mentioned by you
on the other side OF this sheet.
c. D. ROBINSON, Chairman,
s. II. JOHNSON,
A. c. STONE.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

Conservation Of the Episcopal CharcA.--TAe ~
coral Church just completed in this City Win I,
consecrated tofhe service Of Almighty God On sua.
day next. The building is of good si1e and ea;,h.
ed in plain and neat style. Much credit /, ~. 1.
those OF our citizens, who have interested tasr.
selves in the erection OF this edifce which Y 7,
ornament to the city. Bishop Ksmper We unde,.
stand will be present and oiciate at the cons,r,.
ion. On SO solemn and impressive an occasion. |.
deep interest should he felt by our citizsrs--Is.
bugae Express.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17
The Bribery Cnse nj Albany.

The Committee in the Senate have finished their
Investigation and the public waiting with some
curiosity for their report. That the Sergeant-at-
arms will be dismissed there can be no Doubt
Letters from Albany say that he has taken The whole
burden upon his own shoulders. This is accomo-
dating in him, but If there is any portion OF the load
that belongs to other shoulders than his It is desi
rable that the fact should be known. If his letters
to Suydam mean anything, they mean that he had
accompiCes in the legislature. Two he specially
refers to having been bought by him for Sta5 a.
piece. Trot them out, If they are not men IN buck
ram man ufacturcd by the officers of the Senate to
serve his own purposes. One thing Is certain, the
bill to suppress gambling could not have been skil
ed in the way referred TO, except Ivy collision. An
act implies an instrument and motive, and nn less
Mr. Bull had had his instruments in the Senate and
those instruments motive, an act SO unpopular as
the stranglng of bill, for the suppression of most
pernicious vice could not have been accomplished.
We fear the examination has not been sufficiently
thorough and searching-that Mr. Bull will be made
the scspe- of delinquents who had higher duties
than his to perform. We want to know the ground
upon which no assured MIR Suydam, thai with mon-
cy he could buy the influence necessary To defeat
the measure. II might be said in ordinary eases,
that the character o: the witness renders his ,es-
mony vaiueless. But this is not valid argument
In an affair Of this kind, for know that without
tools he could not have performed the promised
work. and we know farther that the work was ac-
tualy in prosress. Let Mr. Dull tell the whole ser.
il is the be st alonenient he can make for his mis-
deeds. We have heard ofacts OF legislative scoun-
drelism being perpetra,ed at Albany, which would
almost make an honest mans hair stand on end,
and the best way to prevent corruption IN high na-
ces, is to unmask and strip it naked before the
world, whenever there is fair opportunity to do
so. since Lord Bacon's exposure and punishment
there have been few cases of bribery heard OF IN
the British COURTS and ii the nfamies Of the lobby
system could be fairly unr eed, 1t would soon be-
come extinct. Some of the Albany letter writers
refer to lobby influence. as if the members upon
whom it was brought to bear were unconscious
victims. Tell that to marines! II may be true
far as regards two three green members in
whole legislature; but il is equally true that in nine
cases out of ten Barkis is willing. The Peter Funks
who do the lobbying business liberal with their
Champagne; they sent to the seat of government
to brbe the representatives of the people, and TO
some extent they succeed. Mr. Bull, we suspect,
could tell some queer stories. and we hope he Will
speak out.-N. y. Morning Star.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

We particularly request the attention Of our
readers to the advertisement headed ssAfexican
Mustang Eminent" This article is rapidly win
ming its way topubic favor in the south and where.
ever 1t has been introduced. An old acquaintance
Capt. VIM. Alter, one Of the oldest steamboat Cap.
tains on the Western Waters, we perceive, testi
nes' among many others, to its efficacy in the com.
plants for which tits particularly recommended
Many who have tried it, assure us thst it is equal,
good for both man and beast. For sale at Tallants
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

A HoAx.-A Philadelphia uarer rr,,;....
statement, for the first or April, thar !, 49,. !.
saves, IN state Of horrible suffering, wer, 4 =
seen a, the foot of certain street. ON boa,s
uufed Saver. Maiy went 10 see the sufferers,
must he very ingenious man who could 49,.
sheh tale. He is second cnly to the au,hc, y
'he Jenny Lind prize sosg.-IN. Y. Morning ~.
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the parish nf Christ ChurA
will be held on Easter Monday, the 2ist inst stff
O'Clock, a. NJ. at the Episcopal Church, to elees
Wareens and yestrymen to serve for the ensuiss
year. J. G. LAUMAN, sec. pro fem-
Burlington, apr 1G, 1851.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

BRrAKls THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL
We learn from the Clerk of the steamer Prairie
Bird. down yesterday from Lasalle, that on Friday
night the greater portion ofthe acqueduct Morris
was washed away, by rapid swell in the river
caused by the heavy rains ofthe evening previous
II will take some four or five weeks TO repair the
damage. The packet boats will continue their
daily trips, as usual, arrangements having been
made to transport passengers by land to point on
either side Of the breasage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17


FoRr MADIsoN.-We are glad to see our friends
in the beautiful city below US, besirng themselves
on the subject Of Plank Roads.
The contemplated road, if completed, will secure
large trade from the Quaker settlement in and
around Salem;
The Proposed Loan Of $4,000.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have appoint
ed next Monday week, the 2lst inst. the day for
taking the vote on the loan question.
We trust that property holders, and all interest,"
ed in the welfare of Fort Madison, will calmly and
deliberately weigh this matter, it is Of para
mount importance towards the growing prospects
Of our hourishing town. There is not doubt but
what it would add greatly to the interests Of this
place were Plank Road constructed from here to
Salem and Is equally true, that If the loan is
thorized to be taken, there will be enough stock
subscribed in the town and vicinity to complete the
road to West Point. should the vote be against the
loan, we have our doubts about the matter pro-
crossing much this season.
Bu certainly, where the interest, pride and rep.
utation OF our place concerned we cannot think
that there will be majority against it. We must
not he behind other towns in our immediate yicn-
ity, inpoint Of enterprise in internal impro
il we are we cannot expect that we can retain any
portion Of the trade OF the country. other places
are stretching out their arms to reach the interior
trade, and our duty il plain before us-Do LIKE
WISE. BY so doing, our advancement in wealth
and population, will become a liked fact.-FYsfadi.
son Sfafesman. " gas
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

IL Il stated here tina. Mr. Devens, the United
States Marshal for this District. has, " scne
means or other, obtained from Dir Debree 81 Nos-
folk, Va. fhe Claimant OF Shsdrach,l papers which
secure his future freedom-and that he is 10 return
TO Boston from Montreal, and become evidence 10
the Government.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

THE vore OF WARREN CouNry.-Ths vote to take
$4,000 Of Stock in the Peoria, oaaswks and Burlington
Rail Road decided in favor Of tn. loan bya very
large majority. Patterson Of the oaaawka Spectator,
say. Henderson county will do likewise. We hope PEG.
ria county viii follow suit.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

TIE GREAT REArER.--Mr !. 1. WILSON, broth.
or 10 the editor ofthe Chicago Journal visited h.
place few days since agent for the sale OF Nc.
Cormick's Reaper. He gentleman in whom our
farmers can place confidence. This Reaper h.,
been tried throughout this State and Illinois, and
i not excelled. We hope he may receive MANY
osdsss for their being more extensively introduced
il this region OF country. A go
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

AUGUSTA SEMINARY.-Al those who wish to
send their children from home to obtain an educa-
ton, are referred to the advertisement with the
above caption. Both the School and its Principal
have good reputation, and we know Of no more
pleasant or healthy locality for school than Au.
gusta.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

The r. NJ. General has decided that under the new
postage Law, weekly papers osLy, entitled to rRES
circulation in the respective coanes where they pub
lishcd,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

II is expected that the Rev. Mr. ROBBINS, of Nus
catine. will preach in the Congregational Church
on next sabbath.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

Mr. RASroUL has given in his adhesion to the free soil
and consented to be candidate for Congress from the
mn District, Monday the It'll inst. That's democra
cy Cor you.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

Mr. GARRErr has opened a rich assortment OF
seasonable goods which he is now prepared to sell
at reasonable rates.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17
The New Store.

Mr. !. NEWTON EVANS has just opened hi, new
stock OF goods in that new and splendid building on
Main street south of Jefferson street and next be.
low Garrett's corner. This is the first new house
that has been opened this season. See advertise
ment.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-17

sTEAN4A DANUBE.--One Of our merchants start
q On the Danube on Sunday OF last week, made hi,
Dazchases, and returned with his goods in the same
ssat % the following Thursday morning ma
king the trip in four days. The Danube is one Of
ne best boats on the river, and are glad 10 know
nat Capt. BARGEn, her commander, is deservedly
popular wherever he is known. He and his officers
keep'esery thing snug and quiet 50 a. to make il
really pkssaatto travel On such boat.