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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

DIES MONIES IMPRovEMENT.-A writer III
the western Americana at keosauqua, says
that the people of the Valley have lost confidence
in the capacity aud honesty Of those at the head
Of this work that more odious appointment
than the present Commissioner, Van Antwerp,)
could scarcely have been made in the State, and
that there is a general want of confidence in Gil
lespie the other member of the board. Nothing,
the writer says, can ensure the prosperity of the
work, but combined effort by the whole peo-
pie, by their votes, TO place honest and sensible
men in the State offices. This is not the senti-
ment of the Valley alone. We believe ii is gen.
eral throughout the State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17
Tho Great Boy.

Angus Nc kaskall, subject Of the British
crown, and citizen Of Nova Scotia, New Brit
tain; arrived in New York few days since. and
took up his lodgings at the Irving House.
This celebrated youth, was born in Scotland,
and came with his parents in his infancy, TO Cape
Breton, Nova Scotia. From his diminutive size,
he was considered by all who knew him, as the
dwarf of the parish in which he lived, until he
was twelve years old He was brought up by
his father in his own humble calling, that Of a
fisherman; which is indeed, almost the only pur-
suit Of the whole population of this artc region
But at the age Of twelve years, he began to devel
ope those physical resources for which he is now
SO remarkable, and to grow SO rapidly as to ere
ate no little wonder in the minds of his parents,
and the circle of his acquaintance, and soon was
looked upon in the opposite but more hattering
extreme under the name of '.the giant boy" His
parents being religiously educated al an early PC
riod instilled his mind with the principles Of
christianity ana trained him in the moral precepts
of the book Of books; thus forming that soul en-
nobling characteristic which renders him so wor-
thy OF attractionhis obedience, filial affection,
and amiable disposition. Hei youth of gigan-
tic proportions, measuring eight feet in height
and weighs 100 pounds, and is only nineteen years
old.
Angus is withcn, doubt a rare specimen OF the
genus homo He is one Of Natures true noble
men; both physically, morally, and intellectually;
the greatest boy of the new world
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

SANDWICH ISLANps.-An agent from the gov
ernment Of these islands is now at Washington
with full powers to negotiate important changes
in the relations between the Islands and the l..
States This agent is said to be the bearer of two
propositions--onc for the establishment of an
American protec,orate over the islands, their gov
ernment and internal organization remaining the
same as now; the other for the abdicatian OF the
king, the establishment of repahhc, and the an
nexation Of the islands TO the United States, The
king of the slands isvcry anxious for one these
propositions to be adopted.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

VOLUNTARY STARyATioN.-A man by the
name Of Regain was committed to the House Of
Correction at Springfield, Mass, Few days ago
for ricteas and drunken ecnduct.--,o remain thir-
y days or until ths payment Of fine of five dol
lars and costs. On the third day after his coa-
mitment he refused 10 eat or drink, declared that
BE would have his liberty or starve, and in every
way exhibited the most logged obs,inacy and de-
termination in his purpose. For five DAYS he did
not touch his food, but often repeated his cry Of
liberty or DEATH" On the sixth day the rhysi-
caan persuaded him 10 take about gill of water
and some bread. Yhe newt day he again refase,,
eat, and on the eighth day he was, after the
most violent resistance thrown on the acor. and
Nnsc Cruel forced in through his nos,rils His
resistance, however was SO great tina, il was mo-,
deemed advisable TO pursue this course, and h.
went SIX days longer without eating or drinking
ne was hnai'y told that his brother would nav
hts fine and that he should be released, II. ~
pressed his satisfaction, but had become - w.,L
that he could now retain nothing on his stomach
and died the following night.
The physician Of the prison gave his op,n;o,
that his death was caused BY voluntary ats,inenc
from food. The verdict Of the Corcncr,s mr,
was in accordance with the above facts and on
tirely acquitted the physician and keeper Of IN
prison from any blame or remissncss Il duty
This is altogether one Of the most extracrdinar
cases on record.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

THE ALLEDGED FRAUD on the government in
the matter of the Mexican claims is said to have
been committed by DR.. G. A. Gardiner, now in
Europe. a Washington paper states that the
District Attorney is engaged i'll preparing papers
TO be sent abroad for his arrest. The claim was
for damages incurred by being expelled from GER
tain silver mines in San Louis Potosi, on the ap-
proach of the American forces in 1916. The
amount Of money advanced was Si2S,75o, of
which w. w. Corcoran was paid Sl07, lS7: and
Gardiner the balance
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17
Peoria 4 o. uawka Railroad.

A writer in the Monmouth Atlas says in ref
creuce to this road:
Zone of the mos, eminent Engineers Of the
north, has in writing proposed for the construc-
ton Of the work. and such is its credit, that its
friends have the assurance Of reliable capitalists
that money, on the credit of the road. can be had
upon call. The President is preparing for an i'm
mediate survey and the board of directors for the
construction Of the eastern part of the line, which
has been graded by the state, during the present
season.
The same writer has lengthy and conclusive
reply to the objections made by oquawka and
Henderson county, to the action of the board Of
directors in resolving TO build the road to Bur-
lington. The doctrine of estate System" and
"Legslative SYSTEM" as laid down by the Oquaw-
ka Spectator, is fully elucidated and explained.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

TAKING TIMER FROM THE PUBLIC LAMBS
At the recent session of the L. s. courtfor Mchl-
gan, Judge Mclean gave decision on the legal
ty of the recent seizure of vessels in that state
for alleged violations of law in taking lumber
and timber from public lands. The decision Is
10 the effect that forfeiture of the vessel is III
CURED, if 1t takes on board any timber cut on re-
served land--and that to incur forfeiture for Ia
king lumber on lands not reserved, it must be
Live oak or red CEDAR
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

DRowNEp,-on yesterday evening about q a.
clock, German named Dlrsen, drove his horse
and wagon int" the river at the upper wharf To
empty load Of rubbish. ami in turning IA come
QUIZ Tue morse got OF the wharf at III. lower side
INTO aeep water Instead Of jumping on, of the
wagon and saving his life, the German jumped
apo" the horse and attempted to save him; when
eo'n sunk immediately and were seen RIO more.
'"s o"dy has not yet been recovered. lie was
brother cf r. W, Ditsch, Of the City brewery,
and Is said to have been an industrious and ,vcr.
thy citizen.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

The naw postage law is said to be working to
charm in the eastern cities. II has created
quite revolution in the business of paying post
age. Merchants and business men generally,
have adopted the rale Of pre-payin- the postage
on all the letters, they send by mail. In New
York, the number Of pre- paid letters on the first
day, compared with the average number under
the late law, Was as five oac A general ador-
ton of the rule would be great saving Of time
Us we'll as money.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17
Raeirnation Of Nr Webster.

ii will be seen that Mr. Webster has resigned
his seat in the Cabinet on account of i'll health,
and intends going to Europe about the middle of
August The whole country will no doubt be
grieyed to hear of Mr. Webster's resolution, and
join in the hope that, if possible, he may be in
duced TO retract it. His services can be i'll spar
ed by the country at the present moment.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

\ convention Of the friends OF the "lowa Wcs-
tern Railroad" from the counties of Mnscatnc,
Washington, Mahaska and Keokuk, was held in
Washington on Thursday, July 10th. ltws,rc-
solved toprocure asurvey of the route from Mus
eatine to oskalcosa by a competent engineer i'm
mediatcly. and to hold another convention at Us
kaloosa rs soon as the route eau be surveyed aud
located.
Speeches were made BY 4. W, Eastman, If OS-
Aal"osa and BY s. Whchcr, DR. !. Weed and II,
ID. La Cossit of Muscatinc.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

i"e Cincinnati Commercial says tina, few
days ~" party Of men aud boys assembled in
that city, in the Presbyterian grave ward between
ls'h and 18th streets, went to the family vault Of
W. u. Jones and effected an entrance by tearing
down the back wall, broke open the collins de-.
posted there, and took a scull, placcd !, IN m
end OF pole, and using portion Of the bones as
cas''ness, formed procession and raradea ,h,c,
the streets
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

1HE HypscpArRic ENcycLorEpA.-This is
work edited by R. 7. Thran NJ. D., and pub
lished by Fowler Wells, ". Y. twill be is
sued in numbers Of 100 pages each, and is fur.
nishcd at s., for eight numbers or twenty five
cents number.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

\ meeting was held at Keo<nk on Wednesday
evening last TO express the sentiments Of the peo
pie of that city, on the subject of the Des Moines
river improvement The Wig says the meeting
was well attended. The speeches were made by
Col Curtis, formerly chief engineer of the work,
and by L. r. Reeves, Esq. Resolutions were
adopted in favor of the early completion of the
work, and pledging Keokuk to faithful and ear
nest cooperation with the people of the Des
Moines Valley in its support. The commissioner
stated his confident hope of being able to make
contract with eastern capitalists for the speedy
completion of the work to the forks,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17
$695,253 81
Total

As the people of Des Moines county will soon
be called upon to erect a court house and new
Jail, they can stake items" from the above. The
city has recovered a judgment against the county
for the possession of the Jail on the public square,
and the county may be turned ont Of house and
home at any day. |, is solely dependent on the
forbearance of the ''city fathers"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

Robbcres are said TO be frequent on the route
from Chagres to Panama. The Panama Star ad-
viscs persons TO be on their guard aud not attempt
to cross the isthmus in parties of less than four
or five. The iron chest of Mr.. Henriques, mcr
chant Of Panama, was opened by means of false
key on the Goth Of May, and robbed Of $4,000.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

PEORIA BsIDGE.-Thc bridge across the llli-
nois river at Peoria, has been so damaged by the
high water, that in attempting to repair it the 9th
CT day, 22i feet Of the east end of the bridge fell
into the river
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF EMIGRATION.
For the first six months Of the present year, the
increase OF emigration at the port Of New York,
over that Of the corresponding period Of las, year
reaches the enormous amount If 1880,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

PEAsLEy's BANKING HousE.--Thc public will
be glad to learn BY his advertisement to-day, that
Mr. Peasley has resumed operations at his old
stand on Froat street. temporarily suspended on
account of the i'll health of the proprietor.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

The ILLUSTRATED New York News is the
title of a weekly quarto of eight pages, publish
ell by r. w. Strong, 9S Nassau street N. York,
at 50 80 per annum. The News is well printed
on fine white paper and contains numerous views
and illustrations Of events and scenes about New
York and elsewhere IAN a@ -.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

CnNA.-There was an arrival at San Francis
CO on the 10th Of May of two vessels from China,
containing two hundred Chinese emgrants. One
thousand more were on their way and daily eX
pected, attracted by the success of their country
men who have returned, and by their glowing de-
scriptions of the richness of the mines. The
greatest excitement prevails among the Ceestials
in consequence Of these reports.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

The st Louis theatre is to be converted into a
custom house, the rroprie,ors, Messrs Ludlow &
Smith having sold it to the United States for that
purpose, The last performance in the building
was on Thursday evening last
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

\ GOLDEN MopEI.-The Washington Tele-
graph says that the first application for patent
from California will shortly be presented at the
Patent office. The model, which is Of double
acting force pump, is all Of pure gold. The in
ycntor is native Of Washington, but now resi-
dent Of Sacramento. The gold of which his mod
81 is composed was gathered by himself, and he
has exhibited much skillful handiwork, as well as
ingenuity. in its construction. Of all the models
in the Patent otfice--more than $4,000 in number
the present is the only one of this material.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

DAVIS CouNrv,-rhc wings Of this county
me, in convention at Bloomfield on Saturday July
18th and nominated the following t,kHt, for the
August election:
County Judge-Henry W. Briggs.
Sheritr--Alpheas Phelps.
Recorder--Wm. s, Stevens.
Supervisor--Wesley Young,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

INTERNATIONAL ron JuLy.-~,rhis number OF
the "mternational Monthly Magazine" presents
an unusually attractive table Of contents. II is
published by Stringer & Townsend, N, Y. at ST.,
per annum
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

A London correspondent writes tina, no Amer,
lean can now &c, into Russia, The Russian am.
hassadcr refuses TO endorse the passports Of A.
mericau travellers
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

DAyENPoRr.-The steamer Wyoming landed
300 persons al Davenport on Monday of last week,
who have come TO take up their residence in
Iowa. The emigration to our state this year far
surpasses that Of any other season.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

The rail road is coming! The cars are not
here yet, but soon will be. Our citizens can then
have an opportunity of trying for themselves how
they 60. Our neighbors of Kcokuk have our
warmest sympathy; and as they are not likely TO
see railroad soon and may have no opportunity
of enjoying ride on the rail !" unless they come
up and try ours, wepnblish the following for
their benefit. 1t is BY JoHS G. SANE of Bur
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

I Fanny Ellsler. the famous dancer, having accu.
INFLATED an immense fortune BY her profession,
has purchased a princely domain in Syria, in
Austria, and intends 10 retire from the stage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

RLAcxwoon FOR JuNr.-rhis number Of
Rlackwood is filed with the usual variety OF val
liable articles
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

The EARTH GorSG WRoNG.-Rev. Mr.. Muir.
Of Aberdeen. Scotland. made an experiment in his
own church the other day. to demonstrate the ro-
tation of the earth. To the great confusion Of
the assembled sarans. the machine indicated that
the earth was turning the wrong wav.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

ST. Louis.-Thc health Of St Louis is decidedly
improving, On Friday last there were - deaths,
III which seven were Of cholera.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

DEMOCRATIC CoNvENrIoN.-The following
are the names of the delegates from Burlington
township to the Democratic convention that meets
in this city on Thursday next to nominate candi-
dates for county officers: viz, George Blckhahn,
Jos. Neatly, Geo. W, Hill, Harvey Ray. W. F..
ccolhansh, Levi Haser, George Snyder and Fred
eric Funk
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

Although Governor Ramsey is Wing and we
are Democrat unflinching and incorporating
Justice requires to say, that more faithful and
a less exceptionabe Wing officer, could not fill
the office which he holds, and such isehis Popu-
larity in our Territory: that nothing can be done
here. more truly preiudicial to our ultimate party
interests in Minnesota, than 10 abuse Wing Off
Ger like Gov Ramsey Minnesota Pioneer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

GEN'L Scorr has been nominated Cor the Pres.
idcncy by the Wing State Convention Of Ohio.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17
Rhyme Of the Rail.

SINGING through the forests,
Rafting over ridges.
Shooting under arches.
Rambling over bridges.
Whizzing through the mountains,
Buzzing DER the vale
Bless me! this is pleasant,
Riding on the Rail,
Men Of different Stations
In the eye Of Fame.
Here are very quickly
Coming 10 the same.
High and lowly people,
Birds of every feather,
On common level
Travelling together.
Gentleman in shorts,
Looming very tall
Gentleman at large,
Talking very small
Gentleman in tights,
With a loose-ish mien;
Gentleman in gray,
Looking rather green
Gentleman quite old,
Asking for the news;
Gentleman in black,
In fit of blues.
Gentleman in claret,
Sober "a vicar;
Gentleman in Tweed,
Dreadfully in liquor
Stranger on the right,
Looking very sunny,
Obviously reading
Something rather funny.
Now the smiles are thicker,
Wonder what they mean?
Faith, he's got the kNicKER-
Booker Magazine!
Stranger on the left,
Closing up his peppers,
Now he snores amain,
Like the Seven Sleepers
At his feet volume
Gives the explanation,
How the man grew stupid
From "AsSociadonw
Ancient maiden lady
AnXiouslv remarks,
That there must be peril
'Mons so many sparks;
Roguish looking fellow,
Turning TO the stranger,
Says it's his opinion
She is out of danger!
Woman with her baby,
Sitting vis-a-v,s;
Baby keeps a sQuallmg,
Woman looks at me;
Asks about the distance,
Says it's hresome talking,
Noises Of the cars
Are so very shocking.
Market women careful
OF the precious caske,,
Knowing eggs are eggs,
Tightly holds her basket;
Feeling that a smHsh,
v IL il came, would surely
Send her eggs 10 pot
Rather prematurely'
Singing through the forests,
Rafting over ridges,
Shooting under arches,
Rambling over bridges,
Whixzing through the mountains,
Buxxing DER the vale;
Bless me, this Is pleasant.
Riding on the Rail!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

PRE-rAip ENvELorEs.--Letter envelopes, with
three cent stamps on them, are sold in Washing
ton at the rate Of thirty for one dollar, A very
convenient and cheap arrangement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

Considerable damage was done in Cedar and
Linn counties by heavy rain which fell on Sat
urday July 5th. Fences mills, and mill dams on
Cedar creek, which runs through the county,
were washed away Mann's mill on Big creek
was washed away. and the owner, Jacob Mann,
who was sleeping in the mill was drowned and
his body not found until the next day.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

FRANcE.-During the progress OF the debate
in the French Assembly on the proposed amend
ments of the Constitution, Gen. Cavaignac in
violent speech, declared that he had made up his
mind to draw his sword in case Louis Napoleon
attempted to prolong his power. A perfect me-
lee had taken place in the Assembly in conse-
quence of violent speech from the Minister Of
the Interior. The chances Of Cavaignac for the
Presidency are thought by his friends TO have in
creased, and the prolongation Of Louis Napolc-
on's time is thought to be impossible. The ques-
ton of the revision Of the Constitution is discuss
ed only as matter Of FORM All hope Of carry
ing it is abandoned, even by those who still pre-
tend 10 call for it.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

SERIOUS AcctDENr.---We learn that Capt.
GosIees new boat, how building al the ship-yard
Of Mcssrs Jones & Hungary, at New Albany.
from cause fell Other blocks about ) o'clock
Yesterday afternoon BY which accident a number
Of men who were working underneath her at the
time, We're badly crushed. Among those who
were badly hurt, we have heard Of the names
of MeSsrs Stillwcll, lIanser. Bright, Rice and
two others. When our informant left the scene
Of disaster yesterday evening, it WIS supposed
that the body of one man was still under the boat.
The damage to the huh of the boat was inconside-
rah'e The accident was occasioned by the tilt
ing Of the props, they having been insecurity
placed. Lou, Courier.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

L,BER,A.--The presidential election in Liberia
has resulted in the reelection of Joseph J. Rob
erts, the present able and popular incumbent
Judge Samuel Benedict was his opponent. A.
D. Williams was chosen Vice President over his
opponent S. A. Benson. Party feeling is said to
have run high during the election, and the people
manifested deep interest in public affairs.
A letter from president Roberts, says:
IL am happy TO inform on that the blessings
Of heaven continue to rest upon our efforts on this
side Of the water. Our commercial and agricul-
tural prospects are decidedly encouraging. The
people are giving more and more attention to ag
riculh,rc and are becoming in consequence more
and more Independent. No year has produced
more extensive improvements in the republic than
the present, and the government has been exceed
ingly fortunate in settling the wars and disputes
among the neighboring tribes, and the result is
that our commerce has very much increased, and
is daily increasing.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17
Tom Benton and SAINT Benton -

correspondent of the Dubuque Herald writ
ing from Fayette, Mo-, communicates the follow
ing.
$50 far as politics are concerned hear great
deal about Anti Benton and Tom Benton, about
them must tell you good anecdotc and close.
An old Farmer came into the store of friend
of ours over in Benton County, and said: Jim,
I have just voted for Tom Benton, but ] have
been thinking may be have not done right; !
want to ask you is ''Antl'' brother, of Toms
(JiIn being hardly able TO restrain himself from
laughter, said) He is younger brother, bu' thcY
do not agree very we'll Well. then. said his
friend, have done right | like the whole fami-
ly; but know il he opposes Tom he must be
wrong, so did right
The old farmer went OF well satisfied that
"Anti" must be wrong.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

LEE Cou>rv.-The wings in this county have
no, made nomination for county officers, The
following names are announced in the last keo-
kuk Wing as independent candidates, We be.
lievc they are all democrats:
County Judge-Robert 4, Russell.
Shcritt---ilenry Fulton.
observation-disclosures W. Tavlor,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

There arrival at st Louis Friday Of
ffty-two royageurs from the mountains in tho
employ of the American Fur Company.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-17

The Washington Republic considers the Union
resolutions of Vermont AS a gratifying sign ot the
times,