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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.
Another Convention.

II il proposed to hold another River and Har-
Dor Convention. The place named is Louisville.
Those held in Memphis aud Chicago accomplish
ed so little, as to afford very small encourage
ment for the holding Of another. In both there
was transparent view Of the peoples wishes on
the subject There could have been no clearer
embodiment of public sentiment than was exhib-
tied on both these occasions. Mr. CALHOUN,
himself, at Memphis declared it to be the duty Of
Congress to make adequate appropriations for the
improvement of the "great inland seas , and the
great men assembled at Chicago, with the excep-
ton of Mr. Cass, who was prevented by ''circum-
stances" from attending the Convention, said
sAmen." to the sentiment Of Mr. Calhoun. And
vet what has it availed? Congress has laughed
all such mass meetings of the people to scorn.-
Besides, we hardly think that such Convention
would, as it has done heretofore, call out the
great men OF the loco foco party, and secure their
presence and cooperation. We don't believe
that Mr. DOUGLAS or Mr. CAss or Mr. DIcKIN-
SON would attend such meeting. That ques-
ton bids fair to be party question. There are
already indications Of this. They were exhibit
ed during the last session of Congress.
Ifsuch meeting would prevent the making this
great national business party question, it would
accomplish good, whether it influenced Congress
to make an appropriation or not. In hope that
it may do this, and not anticipating any mischief
that can possibly grow out of such meeting, we
are in favor of it. Let it be held Let the great
seekers after the Presidency, who seem willing
to sell the West and its great interests, as if the
whole were theirs, be made to feel that there are
others to be consulted before the bargain can be
contaminated. That it is too large price to pay
for such bauble as the Presidency. Such an
impression can be made by such meeting--and
it should be-
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

They have organized bands Of rowdies in New
York who are known as ssshort Boys" Crock
Boys" &C., and who are getting too strong for
the police. It was the former who recently at
tackled the Germans At Hoboken, while they
were holding one of their annual festivals. The
Germans are censured because they were aware
Of the intended assault, and instead Of appri.ing
and putting themselves under the protection Of
the police, they went armed and with the assist
ance Of company Of their own called ssWhite
Coat, they undertook to take the law into their
own hands. In consequence Of this, number Of
lives were lost, and several Of the police were
and 1t least one Alderman was killed,
both parties resisting The officers. They seem to
Be getting in bad way in New York.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
SACRAMENTO CITY. April Is. ISL

During the past two weeks the weather is
been clear and favorable to the TRANSACTIONS u
business. The supply Of provisions is more than
adequate to the demand. Chill flour has slixhty
declined in prices, and as well as pork. hams, fz,
coffee, sugar, etc. A superabundance OF eiocl
ing, boots and shoes continues, and the sales 10
these articles are very dull. Liquors have sensi
bly, declined.
The high water Of the rivers has checked Tie
market, as shipments are daily made from SCI
Francisco to MarysFille and other points abors.
The prospects Of the farmers are fattering--
The late rains have resucitated vegetation, ergs
will now be made i'm most cases without addition
al rain.
The accounts from the mines have not been a.
together cheering, as the high wate. Of the streams
has prevented successful work. Yet full SUP
ply Of superior quality has been exchanges
in the market. The general aspect Of affairs i
encouraging. The dry weather has rendered tbs
roads passable and communication betwera our
ty and the different points Of trade i'm the mines
comparatively easy.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

Rock ISLAND r. R.-There is some difficulty
anticipated IN the prosecution of this road. We
infer this from long editorial on the subject in
the last Davenport Gazette. A plan is on foot
to delay the project SO as to favor the Aurora
Branch road. This opposition has sprung up
since it was proposed to extend the road to the
Stat line. This extension will secure for them
assistance from the east, but it will at the same
time raise up against them in Chicago powerful
opposition. 1t has already done this, and if our
friends who meet to organize the Burlington and
Peoria Rail Road Company on Friday next, use
a common share of wisdom, they may take such
steps as will secure the completion of our road
before any other now contemplated.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

The Davenport Gazette very gcod-naturedly-
- I'll such differences ought to be ''heads'
the story which we published few days since,
about some folks having to stay all night at the
Court House, after the late Temperance debate,
as follows
Gin the first place il did not rain during the
progress Of the debate. In the second place the
"creek" was easily fordabe; and, in the third
place, there is no creek there"
The editor also gives very pleasant quietus
10 the account cf the reported damage done to
the mill at that place. We are glad to hear that
his fellow-citizens were not robbed of their rest
to the extent and in the manner stated, and that
al their excellent mills have withstood the flood
without damage. We obtained our information
from what we supposed to be reliable source
The only mitigation t, our modification IS found
in the fact that we were led astray by lady pas
scnger on the DR. Franklin. OF course, 50 gal
liant young one as ourself could not question the
statements coming from such source.
In closing his notice the editor gives the follow
ing gratifying intelligence:
"Our town has perhaps sustained as slight dam
sre as any other on the river BY the present al
most unprecedented rise Of the Mississippi
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

THE MoRMoSs.-From what we learn of the
movements of the Mormons, we shouldn't won
der to learn that the St Louis apd New Orleans
boats were soon to lose the trade they have had
in bringing such hordes of passengers Of this de-
scripton from New Orleans: Gov. You've
states their determination to establish settlements
along the route from Salt Lake to San Diego, on
the Pacific. They will probably make that their
future port of entry and build up large city
there. They invite German and British immi-
grafton
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

THE MAILs.-As we are now dependent on
steamboats, for our eastern mails, the sparseness
of boats is quite an Inconvenience. The eastern
mails are taken from here to Oquawka and from
there back by steamers. By the end Of another
week we hope to get them in the usual way. The
poor horses-and most of them are such-who
carry the mails through the mud, must have hard
time of it. We wonder at the comparative reg
uarity of the mails at such time. The south,
the north and the west have been very regular, as
far as this point is concerned.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

LlBERAL.--Mr TIMOTHY TANNING of Dubuque,
has offered the Illinois Central Railroad Compa-
ny, as a donation, twenty acres of land on which
they are 10 build their Depot and workshops
The land is on the east bank Of the Mississippi.
opposite Dubuque. A Mr. GREGolRE had previ-
ously offered twelve acres, no better for the pur-
pose, to the Company, but charged them $1,000
for it. We hope soon to give the owners of land
opposite this city similar opportunity in which
TO exercise their liberality
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

Mr. SALrER delivered very interesting and ap-
propriate discourse yesterday morning, in refer
ence to the food and its consequences.
In the afternoon Rev. Mr. THOMPSON, Pastor
Of the Broadway Tabernacle, New York, preach
ed mastery sermon in the Congregational
Church, on the coming and glory Of Christ's
Kingdom.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

Where an original Bounty Land Warrant has
been lost or destroyed, applicants for reissue
must enter caveat at the General Land Office.
to prevent the issuing of il to fraudulent claim
ants, and public notice Of the fact must be given
IN the newspapers. They must also declare their
in'enton to apply for duplicate of such war
rant, infinitely describing it. and the facts upon
which the application for reissue is based clear
" set forth under oath
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
GEORGE, TAKE Our HAT.-We copy the fDa-

GEORGE, TAKE OUR HAr.-We copy the fol-
lowing from last Wednesdays Capital Reporter.
The editor was formerly an apprentices of ours;
s.The Burlington HarkeF cf this week IN nc.
cordance with the fashion, presented to In read
ers in a new and beautiful dress. The type 8 Of
the best and latest style, and the general appear
ance is unsurpassed by any sheet i'm the State
The fact is it takes friend EDWARDS, TO do up
a thing Of this kind in the right way when he sefs
himself about it, which is easily accounted for
when it is remembered that he ltred rTiils ruth
us.
1--WE have received also Tri-treskly HGukxyz
which looks as neat as new pin and comrots
well in its execution with the weekly. Gcx
luck to you personally but hard knocks to VS.
politically"
.Whef we sailed forth two weeks since We
f,attered ourselves that we could cut quite -four
ish. but new suits have become 10 common thai
we have not more than kept pace with the tins.
Since there is such a .'fixing up among The news
papers. we don't wonder that the ladies have be-
gun to wear sack coats and trowsers-n
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
MoRE TERRITORY of the Californian

MoRE TERRIToRY.-Some of the Californians
seem quite restless. While one party are anx-
ious 10 make descent on Lower California and
turn Mazatlan into the capital Of new State,
others propose to wrest the rich state of Sonora,
lying on the gulf Of California between 27o and
330 north latitude, so "a to Americanize them
both. The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo will
put bar, it is thought, to all hope of being an
nexed to this Union,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

F1REs.-Two extensive fires occurred at Saint
Louis on Thursday last. One destroyed the block
Of buildings on Second street, owned by Francis
Beehler and occupied by himself and w. H. Har-
low, as Mattress and Furniture rooms. Loss Of
Beehler, about s45, 0oO-only $4,000 insured
Other buildings were also destroyed.
The other fire originated on board the splendid
steamer SuLrANA, which was entirely destroyed
with full and valuable cargo for New Orleans
Several lives We're lost by this fire, and there
were number Of narrow escapes at the first
Total loss at the fire on the Sultana, $4,000,
nearly all Of which was covered by insurance.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

The Annual Jubilee of the Sons of Temper
ance Of North America, is 10 take place on We'd
nesday next at Toronto, Canada. The steamers
on Lake Ontario have reduced their fares TO half
price for the occasion, and large crowd from
New York was expected to be present.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
Sheep.

Mr. VIM r. Sanford, of Vermont, recently re-
turned from Europe with specimens of the best
wool bearing sheep he could find. He examined
some Of the best flocks he could find in Spain,
France, Saxony and other German States, and
has brought over number from each. His Sc
lection of twenty-five from silesia is highly spo-
ken of. In connection with the New Depot at
Chicago, and the fact that Messrs CooLBAueH
& Co., of this place have advertised for large
quantities of Wool, it would be well for our far
mers, to pay more attention to raising more re-
muneratng breeds Of sheep than they have done.
From indications all around us, very advanta-
geous market will soon be opened to our Iowa
farmers as an inducement for them to 60 into this
business on a larger scale than they have DONE
Sheep thrive well on the prairies, and with prop
erly trained dogs, require but little care.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

The recent heavy and continued rains have 50
far broken in upon the arrangements Of our brick
makers, as greatly to retard building operations.
Every fair day has been taken advantage Of. On
such occasions, thousands of brick have been
moulded and set out, only to be destroyed by the
torrents of rain that have fallen during the fol-
lowing nights. We are sorry to learn that Messrs
CooLBAueH 4 Co., have not only been dsappont-
ed in pushing forward their new and splendid
block on Main street, in this way, but that they
have suffered much in the loss of material at their
own brick yard. There are great number of
foundations already laid, whose superstrnctures
cannot be reared for want Of brick The only
house-except large number of frames that have
been erected-now on its way to successful COM
peton, that we can see, is Messrs Corr and PAR
sons new cut stone building on the corner of
Third and Columbia streets. The same draw
back to improvements of this kind is experience
ed in Dubuque and in all the large towns.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
Yours,
The St Louis Intelligencer sayE-

IA few DAYS ago, a lady living on Bsidie -
between Tenth and Eleventh streets, was - -,
ed before her mirror, in going through - 90,
exercise, when the glass suddenly reesasI I'D
her a. the entire front wall of the building -
company with its ne,ghbors and win G !. ztter
dous crash fell into the street. The lady, LID -
establishment Mt the suddenness of the monons - !.
left standing in dishabille, though, slngn,s a
nough. entirely uninjured. In eof.seqs rs ~
the recent grading Of the street, 'ne ea.la -
meath the wall had been partially Feno ~. 80.
its sudden giving way was the cause OIL VIC
dent
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

Cor 70 Foor THE BILL.-Our government: has
been appraised that claims, already amounting to
twenty millions Of dollars, for damages done to
Mexican property BY the Indians from our side of
the Rio Grande, have been fled b. the Mexican
authorities, for presentation to our government
under the Treaty which provides that the U. s.
shall prevent Indian depredations. This is inter-
esting, especially as the Mexicans are clamorous
for their pay, and the late Congress made no sp-
preparation to meet it.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

The bargain of the free sellers and democrats
of Massachusetts, IS most clearly set forth and ex
posed in a mastery manner by some of the men,
bers who were knowing thereto. 1t is signed by
one hundred and seventy members of the Senate
and House
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

PorrER's F1ELp.-We are glad to learn that
the CITY authorities are on the look out for new
piece of ground suitable for public cemetery.
If 1t could be done, so as to prevent all further
intermcnts in the old burying ground, which will
soon be in the heart of the city, it would doubt
less be gratifying to all our citizens. If stran-
ger dies on board boat or if citizen is too poor
to purchase lot in that lovely spot, Aspen Grove
Cemetery. his remain. must be deposited on the
side hill, leading to town.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
Canal Heioicinm.

One hundred guns were to be fred and the city
Of Buffalo was to be illuminated in commemora-
ton of the great Canal Enlargement victory
Such rejoicings, since the defeat of the Boilers,
are quite general and enthusiastic in New York
State. They contend that the same reasons that
were urged to construct the Canal in the first
place, now exist for its enlargement. The Canal
produces an income to the State Of three millions
Of dollars
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

1NpusrRrous JupGE.--Every body knows that
whatever Chief Justice WILLIAMS undertakes he
generally accomplishes. One day last week he
wrote out the opinion of the Supreme Court, in
one of the most intricate Of the Half Breed cases,
by dinner-time. The opinion covered thirty-three
closely written pages of letter paper. The Judge
earns all the money the state pays him.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

How IT woRKs.--1here are five daily trains
from Dankirk to New York, now running on the
New York and Erie Railroad. 1t is one of the
best roads in the world. Forty-eight hours is
now the time occupied in going from Chicago to
New York city.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

Mrs ANNA INNS, mother of the wife Of Hon.
:. ;. CsirrENDEN, died near Frankfort, KY, on
.ae iz'n ut. She was one Of the pioneers of Ken
lucky and spent her early days in the wilderness
IN the society Of such men as Clarke, St Clair.
Wayne and Shelby.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

Wellington Nichols and William Fowler were
tried before Judge GRANT, on last Friday week.
at Davenport, for counterfeiting. They were
both found guilty and sentenced to ten wears con.
hnement in the Penitentiary. Nichols il said Ia
be hardened villain, and those who have seen
them since in their new abode, think tina, neither
arc very good looking
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

SANTA ANNA was about leaving Carthasena
for Mexico, with the intention Of going back to
Mexico. A Jamaica paper says that some IN
ducements have been held out to him, which
makes the prospect pretty fair of his being again
made President
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

The beautiful steamer MoNoNGAHELA has been
purchased by company Of gentlemen at Quincy,
for $1,000, and will continue to run between that
place and ST Louis. This must break into the
arrangements Of the Keokuk packet company
They contemplate purchasing another boat, to run
in connection with the NJ
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19
PIERRE DAFpENSEr
Correspondence OF the N. 7. Ezpfsa !,

pANANA. Nat - = ill.,
The Governor Of New Grenada has cfnel az,
informed the American Consul Ut TINS paes, -. -.
he might announce to his countrymen ma - -
thors of the late shocking nuTaersi' -
Ishmus should be shot. --.. a.. A,
The authorities here appear deter mansa y -
everything In their power to protect lns -
property Of all persons passing through 'h1N
ritory. &C.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

There is tree in South America which Hum
boldt calls the ''Shrt tree" The natives cut Off
cylindrical pieces two feet in diameter, from
which they peel the red fbrous bark, without
making any longitudinal incision. This bark af-
fords them very coarse sack-like garment with
out seam. The upper opening serves for the
head and two lateral holes are cut for the arms.
The trees are found on the slope of the Cerra
Duida.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

The legitimatist party in France, with NJ. de
Falloux at their head Is making bold push to re-
establish the Bcurbons on the throne and over
turn the Republic. They make the revision of
the Constitution pretext to accomplish this.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

LAND Hottie water has so far receded as to
give our citizens glimpse of Main Street on the
other side of the bridge. 1t has been under wa
ter for about fortnight The river continues to
fall majestically slow.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

HARNDES & Co., of Boston, are building four
large class steamers to run between that city and
Liverpool. The first of the new boats will be
ready to sail on the first July. Cabin passage to
Liverpool $50. Storage $40.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

In The lats exciting fugitive eass at Chicago,
the Comnissioner discharged the allsdeed fagi-
tive, On the ground Of effects IN The paper b
which he was claimed. 10 avoid q second arrest.
the colored man beat speedy retreat
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

A violent earthquake occurred in the State Of
Costa RIGA, Central America, on the 18th ult. A
large number OF buildings were thrown down
chiefly in the cities of San Jose Heredia and Bar
ba, and much property was destroyed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

SANDWICH IsLANps.-The difficulty between
the French and the Islanders has been compro-
missed. The King has agreed to refer to the Le-
gslature, the questions of equality between the
catholics and professionals, and of the tariff of du
ties on French spirits.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

BOYS OF THE REvoLurIoN.-At the late cleo
ton In Lexington, Massachusetts,, DR. Amariah
Preston, aged 81 years; Mr. Jonathan Harrington,
aged %; and Abjah Harrington, aged 80; voted
the wing ticket. They all fought in the revolu-
tinnary war
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

CHEAP SuRGEoN.-A Chicago paper says
surgeon was recently caught at the Milwaukee
river recently, weighing 100 pounds, and sold for
ten cents per pound. Rather small pattern and
price for surgeon, but large for sturgeon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

A child of Mr. Leefleet, of Cincinnati, was Bit
ten by dog short time since. In two weeks it
showed symptoms of hydrophobia, and died in
great agony.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

DRowNED.-Dr MATS Of Moline, was drown
ed on last Saturday week, while on his way to
Rock Island. He was accompanied by his lady
in buggy and was attempting to cross sub
merged bridge when they were both thrown out
He called Tor some one near to save his wife, and
he would take care Of himself. His wife was
rescued with great difficulty
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

CRUELTY TO ANIMALs.-A horse was beaten
most numerically the other day because the poor
creature couldn't pull heavy load out of mud
hole. The law should be enforced in such cases.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

The Smallpox on Spring creek, sangamon
county, Ills, was creating considerable panic at
last dates
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

OREGoN.-Almost every one will be astonish-
ed at the sparseness Of population in Oregon, as
given in the census returns, which we publish in
another place. 1t falls far short of the estimate,
vet the Marshal declares it to be accurate.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

Thieves have many cant phrases. The last We
heard was "struck with lightning" which is used
when one of these gentry gets nabbed through in
formation conveyed by the electric telegraph.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

WHY so sTLL?-We have been waiting to see
some movement among our opponents in relation
to the coming election. There is County Judge
and several other important new Offices to fill, and
as yet all is mum. The new Code is now in the
hands Of the faithful, and they will doubtless let
us know who we are to beat in the coming con-
test. Bring on your men, gentlemen, bring on
your men,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-19

During the quarter ending March 81, the New
York Police reports 1866 arrests; 356 less than
the previous quarter. During the quarter 1928
persons were accommodated with lodgings at the
Station houses, and 56s lost children were restor-
ed IN THAR parenfS