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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

DISTRESSING EvENT.--George Clinton Hub
bard, one of the editors and proprietors of the
Kane County Democrat, was frozen to death on FRI
day night of last week, on the Prairie near st
Charles. He was returning from Chicago. and on
reaching the junction OF the st Charles road with
the main line, ascertanng that no train ran TO that
village until the next day, left with the intention
Of walking the businessmen miles. He was not
found till Tuesday morning. Mr. Hubbard was a
bout IS years of age and leaves q family.-IGalena
Advertiser 9th Jan.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

PEAcHEs.-They begin to complain in some
parts o. the country about the poor prospect for
coming peach crop. In Iowa, we are glad to learn,
the peach crop ~ well as that Of oil other fruits
bids lair TO be most abundant.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

STAGE RonBED.-On the night of the 2lst inst.
the stage belonging to Messrs Frink & Co., rum
ing between Beloit and Egin, robbed of all the
baggage in the hind boot somewhere between Al.
gonquin, McHenry county, and Elgin. There were
five passengers in the STAGE two of whom had their
entire baggage stolen. No traces of the robbers
have yet been found.-tChicsgo Tribune.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

THE WoRLp's FAIR--Her Maiesty's
Commissioners have invited bids for the
privilege of selling refreshments in GER
tain prescribed parts of the building de-
voted to this exhibition. One of the con-
ditions is, that ''no wines. spirits, beer,
or intoxicating drinks can be sold or ad.
miited by the contractor" Very good.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

Prof Bronson, in his third Lecture at Philadel-
pAa declared that'all nations have tended towards
barb.rism just in proportion they have departed
ffom priHiiipe religion and the catholic church,
A division Of the question would lead US to vote
lor the first branch Of his proposition; as to the
second we would say, Bah Civilization and free
governments are the landmarks to Primitive Pro-
testantism and 10 no other religious system.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
Iowa Legislature.

This body adj burned yesterday. In many re-
spscts il has been the most eventful Of any Of its
predecessors, since the existence Of our State. It
has assumed such-a responsibility, in upturning
long established laws and customs-so radical in
their character and of such doubtful expediency-
a. 70 create surprise and anxiety in the minds Of
many thoughtful citizens. Among these radical
changes, the enactments abrograting all laws regu
punishment, stand conspicuous. The first doubt
less TO court an influx Of capital with the hope Of
securing more profitable Investments for it in the
shape Of exorbitant interest than can be obtained
elsewhere. While it will benefit foreign money
speculators, it may at the same operate injurious
~, il not ruinously, on our own citizens. The
fact that monetary transactions have been conduc-
ted on the same principle here sought, in defiance
OF legal usury standard already in existence, IS
doubtless the chief apology for sweeping at once
from our statute book all statutory provisions in
relation 10 interest. We know it has long been
darling doctrine with many who advocate ssfree
trade" In all things, to repeal all laws regulating
usury, and We shall not attempt to interpose an
argument against the notions in this particular case,
until the experimentation it is an experment-is
fully tested. Money will doubtless attain fcti-
tious value, which may SO affect other business
transactions in the usual avocations in trade and
produce, as TO call for legislative interference long
before another meeting of the General Assembly,
and compel our modern solons to replace the old
landmarks they have thus broken down.
In regard TO the other branch Of reform-the
abolition Of Capital Punishment-the trials for
murder have become so farcical, justice has been
90 completely hoodwinked, and tho laws OF both
God and man have been so frequently Sc: aside by
the ingenuity and eloouencc oflawyers,tha We feel
20 little disposed to argue against this branch ofle
gislative action we did in the other We be-
ieve that avery large class freligonists, who re-
pudiats the doctrine Of future punishment in the
spirit world, and who almost unanimously, if not
quite, deem capital punishment inconsistent with
their belief, have had small influence in secur-
Ing such action has characterized our Legislature
On this subject. This, too, is an experiment long
sought Cor by the class alluded to, as well many
others. Time may show its effects on the morals
Of community. In our opinion summary justice,
in fragrant cases, will be surer than II has been and
Tit does not increase capital offences, we shall
not only be disappointed but really gratifed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

We are sorryto be compelled to say that the re-
Sssas No made last week in relation to the Illinois
saaA kah Road were premature. The bill is
'"n u0oer discussion in the. Legislature, and
''Ss's VAN much opposition in its details,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

The steamer st Paul sprang aleak last Friday
mosning, while lying at st Louis. She had just ar
rived from New Orleans. Before the water was
pumped OUT goods to the amount of $4,000 were
greatly damaged.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

The electric telegraph says the London
Times, has proved failure in England,
as a mercantile adventure. Cause.-The
compactness Of the population and the
speed Of the mails.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

The Legislature OF Ohio met in convention on
Thufsday last, for the purpose OF baloting for U.
.. Senator. After ten unsuccessful efforts, the
convention adjourned, sine die. The highest Ell
ther ofths candidates obtained were Griswold. 4s;
Psyne, ~; Giddinrs, IL.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

Two eniioren were recently frightened 10 death
:" England in consequence of being approached
b. boys who had their faces covered with h;a.nv.
masks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

The Bostonians seem very wrathy because the
aavy department talks OF laying up and disa, ant
ling the frisate Constitution at the New York Navy
Yard. A she was built at and earned her fame in
breaking Britain's boasted power while sailing
from that port the Bostonians look upon sod Iron
sidss'' ~ one Of their household goods. We hope
the Department mag send her back to her native
dock.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

AN OLD SHoT.-In pulling down the walls of
the old st Johns Church. at Limerick, large cam
non ball was found imbedded in the mortar II is
thought to be a twenty-five FOUNDER fired by Crom-
welrs army during the siege, that was the pre-
else spot against which he his main attack
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

We are happy to state that both Mr. Thedinga and
his clerk now amending from the effects of the
injuries received at the hands of Harn. There is,
however, we regret to learn, too great reason to
fear that the sight of the former is gone forever
Dubuque Tribune.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

The Paying Teller Of the Bank Of Louisiana has
absconded from New Orleans. Supposed to have
committed suicide. His Gefalcation amounts TO
ASo.ooO.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

Belowi is suhjoined, from the report Of the com.
on agriculture, by w. G. Haun, as chairman, some
valuable Statistics taken from the Report of the
late Auditor, tAIr Fales.)
brief statistical statement taken from the re-
port OF the Auditor Of State for the years lS4S and
$780, Will suffice to exhibit satisfactorily the truth
O! our statements in relation TO the character of
our state as being agricultural, and will also show
the rapid increase of this department of industry.
For the year 1s4s we numbered 27,-
$50 horse over two years old and
valued at $ss2.s4s
Neat cattle 70 $40, valued at 723,a2S
Sheep lli.623, valued at 1911 1888
Land taxed 2,3i6,704 acres valued at S,03I, 69S
Town lots taxed at zoos. S1o
Capitai employed in merchandise, 6i5,917
value OF mills, manufactures, dis
tiiieries, carding machines and tan
yards, c37.e55
The Report for the year 1850 shows
the following results
horses over two years old $3.50
valued at l,46O.475
Showing an increase in number of
l0,6oo and in value 467,529
Neat cattle over two wears old Co.,
406 valued at lIO6, O55
1t being an increase Of 1865 and in
value of ss2.72e
Sheep over months old l4o,5ss
valued at l55,7s5
Which is an increase Of e5e76
Land taxed ,7o2,i 6s acres valued at l3a77,4s3
Showing an increase Of l,435,J61
acres and valued at 5o457s5
Town lots value 3,64O,546
showing an increase OF 1851, 734
Value Of capital employed in mcr-
ChandiZe is sS7 ee7
showing an increase Of 2al $40
Value of mills manufactures disil-
leries, carding machines and tan
yards Is 432.s3s
Showing an increase Of 1ellsa
The joint resolution of adjournment has passed
both Houses, to take efec, on the 9Th of FEBRUARY.
URANUS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
The meeting at the City Hall.

The citizens as sembled at the City Hall last eve
ming, appointed F. w. Crane Chairman, and DR.
Bond, Secretary. committee consisting Of the
following gentlemen, II. w. Sample, 3. Hesieht,W w.
Stotts, Robt. c. eel and Joel Mathews,w appoint
ed, who after few minutes reported the follow
ing preamble and resolutions.
Your Committee would respectfully report the
following Preamble and Resolutions:
Whereas, Our city has been in state of excite
ment for the past four or five days, in consequence
of the discracefui end IntC.eTatle conduct If one
Michael Hummer, protested Minister ofthe Cos
pei, in the abuse and maltreatment of his wife and
a small girl in his family, Therefore
Rrs0iped, That we, as citizens of this city and
supporters of good order and humanity, do not
cannDt-and Will not tolerate such inhuman con-
duct by any person within our city limits or vioi-
nifty.
Rcso'rrd. That we have good and sufficient evil
dence that the said Michael Hummer, aided and
encouraged by Mary Margrave and other deIuded
persons, has been guilty OF many improper PractI-
Ces, and also of muc gross, immoral and indecent
conduct within the limits Of our city, without hav-
ing been punished therefor as they properly and
richly merit.
Rcso red, That we deem the conduct OF the said
Hummer in connection and his association with
certain Mary Margrave within the past year, crini-
nal and improper iii the extreme; and that there
should he prompt and efficient steps taken to cause
the scpara alton of the said Hummer and Mary Mar
grave in such manner as Will stop such Indecent
and improper conduct.
Rssoiped. haiti is the duty of our legal authori
ties to take such prompt measures as the laws will
Justify IN such cases. And that we recommend
that they adopt such summary proceedings as will
efeCtualy dissolve such improper connections and
suppress the evils complained OF In the premises.
Resored, That would hereby urgently and
promptly notify the said Hummer and the said Mary
Margrave anG their associates, TO cease and desist
from holding such meetings and continuing such
improper association, we cannot be accounta-
bic for their future safety.
1t being represented at the meeting, that Hum
mer had abused adopted little girl during the
day, the Mayor and some other gentlemen were
requested to call and vestigate the matter. who
after a short absence reported that they had called
and converSed with the child and Mr.. Hummer,
and that he pledged himself to deliver her to the
Mayor in the morning. Whereupon n committee
appointed, consisting Of Messrs. Heaight,
Crane. Willard, Taylor, Cochran and Nanhorn, TO
attend to this and other matters.
During the of the meeting. remarks
were made by Messrs. Reeves, Cagett, Kilbourn,
Patterson, Howell. Cochran, Taylor, Terrence,
Bridgman, Heaight, Eanholn, Martin. Creme and
Graham.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
For the Burlington Hawk Eye


Mn EDITOR, Sir, in an article in your paper, of
Jan. 10th see the names Off number of friends,
placing others, with myself, as they suppose
might think, in an unpleas situaton butt as Far
as am concerned, they have entirely failed, in
that point for disregard all they either haze or
can, say: Concluding, that the nature Of and Ian
guage contained in the above named composition,
are sufficient to fasten, upon the mind OF every in
disidual (who is apprsed of the kind of spirit, un
der which 1t was got up, and who is possessed, of
sense of honor, and politeness) that such piece
of compositions, is nothing short Of disgrace, to
the authors.
And do hereby assert; in the face ofthe honora-
BILE accusations and regardless Of the tongue, or
pen OF such truly honorable. and worthy gentle
man that the proceedings which they cenounce,
are correct, with the exception of recording the
passage Of the third resolution, after the amend
ments; which accidentally overlooked; (consc-
qnently was a mistake, not falsehood.
am thankful to the gentlemen. who have pub
lished the above mentioned article, for their thank
fulness, as therein expressed, for my services as
Secretary for tiem,i as well as for others; and
would also state, that, since they have treated me
so politely, that feel myself bound in return to
them as a token Of friendship, to do them favor
whenever an opportunity will offer.
And further: shall think my self highly honored
in so doing; il tho gentlemen are possessed of as
much power and influence, as they presume to
think they are; supposing they must think they
have considerable; from the fact, that they say in
commencing their article that they hate to place
any citizens of Danville, in so unenviable stu
ation,&c.
Well now, the gentlemen need not vex them
selves about that, for do not feel myself INJURED in
any way by their publication, and also believe
they were themselves, worse scared, than hurt.
Verify, Oh SHARP.
We the undersigned being present at the meet
ing in the Congregational Church in Danville on
the 27th Of Dec. last and having the next day ex-
amined the minuts made by the Secretary in the
meeting also the transcript prepared for pub
LEGATION and having since examined the proceed
ings of said meeting as published in the Hawk Eye
Of Jan. 2nd, do hereby testify that with the ex-
ception of the final vote upon the third resolution
whereby it was rejected after it was amended) we
fully believe the published proceedings of said
meeting are correct.
JOSEPH BOOTH Asst. Sec'y.
HENRY A. RITNER.
We the undersigned were present at the meet
ing of the 9th Of Dec. 1850 at the Congregational
Church in Danville, and having examined the pub
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

The EpiroR has been confined to his room by ILL
ress during the whole Of the past week (which will
account for any deficiencies in this weeks paper.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

November, 49, lived as a pelican alone IN the
wilderness. Much agitated.) 1t is Is years since
we were married. We lived together happy, and
he has been good husband, except as to this
strange infatuation-be would not hurt hair of
my head. He is God-fearing man. wish to
make some statements to set my husband right in
this community.
Judae JVuliams:-I is not necessary that you
should detail your family griev ances. Conne your
self to what occurred on Saturday evening.
Mrs Hummer.-Mr Hummer wished to get me in
to an inner room, to avoid being heard. refused
to 60 in. He coaxed me, and finally seized me by
the arm. and forced me along. said what do you
want Mr. Fl? afraid of you. He closed his
teeth violently, and said, he must subdue the devil
l perfectly understood his manner of subduing the
devil, for / heard him say the day before, that he
would kill his colt, if he did not succeed IN sub
DUNG the devil. He forced me to the door,
caught hold of it-he forced ME into the room,
threw me upon the lounge and pulled my hood
over ny face, almost sufocating me, with his
knee upon my chest, and his hands about my throat.
got my breath and haowed, ssHelr, don't muir
der me-help." Heard some one coming up The
stairs, and he let go. MIR Johnson came in' MI
Hummer said in a very mild and pleasant tone,
s.What do you want?'-Mr Johnson replied that
he had heard q female cry for help, and that was
sufficient to call him there. knew that Mr. Hum
mer thought he had inspirations to act so. Gen.
Lowe came in. said Gen. stay here. l said l
was not hurt much, but was afraid Of my life. Gen
Lowe asked what l would do. replied that if
could have the privileges of a wife, I would stay
and forgive Mr. Hummer, if he would abandon the
strange infatuation that surrounded him, and get
rid of that influence which perfectly well
known to me, would stay. That he was laboring
under blind and strange infatuation-that he was
a monomaniac. KNEW that something would oc-
chr during the day, and had provided myself with
the key OF the kitchen door III had not got help,
he would have suifocated me. heard him in the
studio at prayer. / packed a few things in my
trunk. After prayer he attacked me- If Mr. Hum
mer would act for himself, and not upon rerela-
ton and that blind infatuation which surrounds
him, could live happy together. i believe If he
was clear of it, hs great mind would return to him.
do not consider myself safe while this influence
is over him. 1t sustains him in the same way that
the leech does the horse firmly believe that fhe
told to choke me to death, he would do it
otherwise believe him to be a God-feaiing and
GOd-loving man.
His Honor decided to hold the defendant TO bail
in the sum of three hundred dollars to answer at
this tenn Of the District Court.
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We the undersigned were present at the meet
ing of the 9th Of Dec. 1850 at the Congregational
Church in Danville, and having examined the pub
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mat am thankful Tor these results Your obdt servant
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- MI, -

AZ otha fa.sly nansd PAIN ExTRArORs assCou,
s 49, o. DALLEYT. Ths worthless msn who sell thsm
hops that By sahs our name hsy nay Induce the pubo
70 ocsvs that deF nosum poses Tie vtuss ofts genuine
asuc'ss' Bay Of n@t but our authorised Asnn.
10 Attend to tAspscpliay nsarks upon tho zen.
wsns and Obssrvs that The monss,' H. DIAL.
LhY," b. WITHIN WITH PEN, in difsysns
no otks- b upon IL.
~ General Dspoe fos the United States, where all order,
addressed will be promptly executed.
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AS BSosdpsY. Mes Yovk.
U U HERN DEPOT,
lo1 Cbartrss street, Nsp orleans.
:. where ell Deale1 In the Statss of LOUISIANA, ALA.
BAMA, MISSISSIPPI. KENTUCKY and TENN Es,
ZEE and the City of ST. LOUIS. In the State of MIS-.
SOuRl. will BE- promptly supplied.
JOHN WRIGHT q CO..
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