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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

v. D. PALMER.-We have received several no.
tices from the Advertising agency Of V. B. Palmer,
recently, to which we have paid no attention. A
recent letter from the same source admonishes us
to state more explicitly, and for the bene Fl. of our
contemporaries we do 1t publicly, the reasons for
such inatention. Several years ago, shortly after
he established his agency. were solicited 10 en-
Ter the Hawk-Eye on the list OF his agencies. A.
mong several other advertisements, we received
one from him Of nearly two columns, containing
business cards Of some forty fifty firms, more or
less, in New York. This advertisement alone was
worm, according to nnr rnh,isned terms, OF least
thirty dollars. What arrangements he makes with
his customers at the cas-, we do not know, but we
do know that for all the advertising we have done
for him, We have not yet received q cent. We have
sent for our money, and the greatest consolation
we ever obtained from him was statemen nj that he
had paid US some eieren dollars, and, according to
his books there was somewhere between one and
two dollars placed TO cur credit. To whom he paid
the eleven dollars, we never learned. Certain it
IS, we never received any benefit from it that we
are aware OF. II any Of The eastern merchants wish
to advertise in our paper they can do it, without
the aid OF any such agency that Of V q. Palmer,
who, to get living from his business, mus, make
money ont Of somebody. Our rates are fair and
reasonable-we have large circuaton--and all
direct orders, enclosing cash or draft, will be
promptly attended to, and advertisements will be
inserted for the full period, the money thus sent
and our lowest terms may call for.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

VINO DID 1.-THE beautiful sentiment to be en-
graved on the ock Of maj bic TO constitute Iowa's
contribution as part ofthe Washington Monument,
and which was reported by Mr. WRIGHT Senator
from Van Buren,, is claimed by the Oska!oosa Her.
aid as the production of f. w. EASTMAN, Esq. Is
it SOP The sentiment is, s.Iowa. Her affections,
like the rivers Of her Borders, aow to an insepara
BILE Union.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

WEEKLY MoRrAlrY IN ST Louis FOR is4s AND
ls5o.--ln ls4e the total s,4sl; of these 4,lA4,
or nearly one half died of cholero.
In 1850, the tota. was 1886; of these s7a were
| from cholera. The highest number Of deaths for
one week was the one ending July End, ls4s, which
| amounted to sa4.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

Ne,c Plank Road.---Liheral subscriptions have
been made towards constructing Plank Road from
Port Louisa to Virginia. Grove in Louisa county.
This is a most laudahle undertaking, and we hope
| the company win be formed soon enough IN head
the Legislature in their mad proceedings.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

HoLpEN's MAGAzISE.-This is one OF the most
readable magazines in the country. When its price
is brought into account, it presents claims on the
public for extending its circulation, which can be.
awarded to none ofits contemporaries. Its moral
iyi unquestionahle-which can he said of few of
the monthly periodicals-whle its matter is of the
highest literary order, besides being entertaining
and instructive. The low price-one dollar per
year--brirgs ii within the reach OF almost every
body, and our wonder is that every body don't sub
scribe for il.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The Fort Madison Statesman says there is a re-
Hival Of relignn in progress in the Methodist and
Campbelite churches in that town. Some IS or so
had already joined the former and Is or 90 the lat
ter church, with the 'promise that much good will
grow out of it," Glad to hear il.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

JAMES c. PARRoTr, Esq, has been elected MAY.
or of Fort Madison. VIM Leslie. Isaiah Hale, Jas.
c. Davis, Jacob Styner, John D. Jones, and ]. X.
Schwartz, aldermen. All but one in the whole
board are in favor Of abrogatng the liquor license
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

BARRISs ouT.-The boys at Pontoosuc had quite
adisgraceful time of it on the ID inst. They lock-
cd the school house and refused entrance to the
school master, until he would give them "new
years treat,o which they claimed as the s'custom
Of the country" Finding expostulation vain, he
left. The next morning the "rehels" still had pos
session Of the school house. He forced open the
door and took up his school. On his return after
dinner clique OF the ssrebels took hold and dras
ged him down to the river, where they stuck his
feet into hole in the ice that they had cut for the
purpose. They kept him there until one Of the
"rebels" declared that they had gone far enough.
While this was going on some Of the law and or.
der citizens attempted to interfere, but thsy were
kept back by rowdies who sided with the bows.
Writs have been issued for ten of the mobiles, and
at last date the officer was purs nit of them Pom
toosuc is about dozen miles below this place on
the Illinois side of the Mississippi. We believe
there is large distillery in the town.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The Statesman publishes account Of the Financial
condition OF Lee county and the ctzeus on
its healthy state.
Total amount ofliabities TO Jan TO- 1851, Sl?690 "a
Assets up to the same date. 1892 s.
81, Excess over liabilities, 3,l97 81
Were it not for the expenses incurred during the
last year, he says the county would have excess
over the liabilities Of from $500 to $1,000. These expen.
ses were follows
For building jail. purchase Of lot, &C. saG75 90
repairs on court house, a25 90
" ices fo' ssllios lands for taxes for 1877 $40 81
Total S3,s42 81
BESIDES other aem' that would swell the amount to
bout $1,000. -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The Sheriff and Collector of st Clair Co., H., has
abscondcd with large amount Of money. He is a
hefaulter to Me amount OF $4,000. His name is
D. w. Hopkins. The Republican says he was the
most popular man in the county.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The beautiful spring like weather continues, and
1t now bids fair to be such season as was expe-
rienced in the west during the years 1928 and '2s,
when many were engaged in working in their gar.
dens during the month Of February. We should,
however, be mindful of what the Indians used to
say, and that t.winter never ros In the sky.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The lightning Of last week on Wednesday night
struck and very much injured the frame house on
South Main street, formerly owned by Mr. Ballard.
1t also struck Mr. TALLANr, stunning and prostra-
ting him in the mud
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

Judge ANDREWS recently set aside verdict in
the Supreme Court Of Cleveland, Ohio, not because
he was at all dissatisfied with the VERDICT but be-
cause one Of the parties had held q conversation
with one of the Jurors during the trial. He even
said it did not appear that the jury had been in the
least influenced BY the conversation, but he thought
that public policy and = proper standardization Of
justice required that Jurors should never in apy
manner Be approached By parties to suits.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

Crystal Palace in London for the grsa' Wv"
Fdir.-A London correspondent says: q. "a
"This vast palace of iron and glass, hsh. 800.
pearance as bamboo hut, and strong Is - u
baron's castle, with decorations as elaoofsa a
the Aihambra, and convcniences as perfesl :. ma
and skill can contrive, is fast assuming sn'p 20
form. Its exact dimensions are Isis feet "a.
lit should have been 1851, in honor OF W ~.
and 40s feet broad, and yields an exnioh''ss .rSA
face Of twenty -one acres, and eight miles II
OF tables and counters. The centre franseV y
be Ios feet in height, covering in . stately f'
elm trees.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

DIR PusEY and his associates have been calling
for said and comfort from their high church Epis-
copal brethren in America. They say such coun-
tenance would he OF the highest service to them
ssin o contest with heresy and indifference"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

HoERipLE.-A negro woman. belonging 10
Messrs Thihodaux and Patry, of the parish Of Ter.
reeonne, in La, was caught in the sugar mill, a
short time since, and ground up to the head, her
body and limbs going through the mill.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

A letter from our Iowa City Correspondent may
be seen on the first page, as Introductory to his
subsequent communications or the inside. The
proceedings as given by Reporter will be found
to be both rich and instructive. We would have
enjoyed the episode, in which Mr. PRICE displayed
so much tact and genuine wit far more ifthere had
not appeared in it such broad infringement on sa-
cred things.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

Hon. D. F. MILLER. member of Congress from
the first District Of this state, will please accept
our thanks for valuable public documents, inclad-
ing the beautiful pamphlet in memory of Gen. Tay.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The L. S. Supreme Cour, have unanimously con-
rmed the decision of the Circuit Court, in the
of Jesse Hoyr, late Collector of New York. Judg-
ment in favor of the United Stales, over two hun.
dreA thousand dollars.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

SCOTT Co.'s RErRINTs.-We are glad to hear
that our citizens begin to appreciate the value of
the foreign Reviews, re-puhlshed hy Scott 4 Co.,
New York. For ten dollars the Edinburgh, Lon
don, Westminster, and North British Reviews, can
be had for year, with Blackwood's Monthly Mag
azine thrown in. We do not know how ten dollars
could be laid out to better advantage, in securing
the literature Of the dav.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

Tho following resolution was offered by Mr. Hep.
nes OF this county and passed the Senate few DAYS
since. II has caused considerable wonderment in
Iowa City. They think that Paul Pry has come to
town sure. We presume Mr. Hepuer had seen the
late act Of the Indiana State (which en-
braces the same features, and thought the Hawk
Eyes could be as sharp a. the HOLSTERS Here i.
Hepner's resolution -
Resolved. That committee Of three be appoint.
81 whose duty It shall be to ascertain the names
state and Judicial officers who are stock holders in
any Railroad company within the State, also the
names OF members Of the Legislature owning stocE
IN sad companies. the amount Of stock subscribed
send for persons and papers.
The section in the new constitution of Indiana
renders ineligible for the Legislature any president
director, officer, or agent, any banking railroad
or noneyed corporation, for six months after they
have held such office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

THE LATE ,DR WEBsrER's FAMILY.-A letter
from a-friend at Cambridge, says--sI observed at
church yesterday, Mrs Webster and daughters, all
in deep mourning. The nnihonaire'at Watertown,
Mr. Cushing, and Mr. Appleton of Boston, have re-
Gently made apresent TO Mrs Webster, Of a hand
some house on Ash street, of which she will take
immediate possession. One or more of her
daughters, who are accomplished give private les
sons in music a: tseir hnuse.-IL Lowell Courier"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16
NEws.-We clip the following from an uncred.
tied article in tha phiiadelnhia Dollar weekly

NEws.-We clip the following from an uncred-
tied article in the Philadelphia Dollar Weekly
News. Speaking Of Iowa, it says:
This thriving state, Astounding in minsral and
agricultural resources is fast filling mp and attain
ing her political weight in the Union. The iegis-
lature, now in session, will probably appropriate
funds for building and furnishing suitable man
sion house for the Executive of the state.
The last sentence will doubtless be very crafty
ing to Gov. Hampstead. Whoever wrote it must
certainly have mixed up what Gov. Briggs said in
favor Of building school houses, and may have in
fcrred from reading Gov. Hempstead's Inaugural
that one ofthese could be occupied by him to con-
siderable advantage. This may have been the
s:suitable mansion houses referred to.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The total Pauper Expenses Of Lee county, in this
state, for the last year, were $2,e4s 81. The
Statesman advocates the purchase Of Poor House
and Farm.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

Our village was thrown into great excisement
Thursday night by the mysterious Disappearance
an interesting young lady, belonging to one Of %
most respectable families in the place.
The young lady had been for some time out
health, and under the water cure treatment -
was accustomed to walk out morning and evsnIss
Immediately after an application of the wet sheet
Thursday evening she did not return from her q.
cuStomea walk. Her friends fearing some acciJtnt
or possibly temporary arrangement, alarmed me
neIghborhood. The bell was rung, horns blown,
and half the men and boys in the village were out
in the search. We do not learn that any important
discoveries were made. II is reported that scsas
young men found two persons nppersnHy digging
grave perhaps, on the mound, the highest point
land in the township-of course the young ma
could not be expected to encounter real murdersfs.
The diggers seemed 10 the young men 20 DROP clos
to the ground as they approached. A they prs
IDENTITY receded, the mysterious persons raised
their feet and returned TO their digging. Aboutoa
O'Clock some persons passing house IN hfo.4
street, were overheard to say, that if SOMEBODY
would go to the Post Office and get that lehr, INC
fuss would soon be over.
In the morning the clerks in the Post UMS
found in the letter box, letter directed 70
brother Of the young lady, of tenor like the foiio
ing: aDon't be alarmed, for F., she Is sale - ~.
S., (sgnedl Peace" IL seems TO Je undefs1~
that there was some sort Of engagement exsn-s
between the young lady and the young man ~
in the letter, and that the young man had n.
days before been forbidden the house. =. :.
present time of writing we have no moe aeh"
information.-[Galcs hurg tIil.l Newsletter.
We rather think that the above disappearance
easily be accounted for By reference 10 ou1 :,
meneal head. While they were hunting fne p''''
the bird had flown to Burlington.-[ED. HA"h-N
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

THE YouSG MEMS UNION MEErISG.-We under
stand Interpretations are being made by the young
men Of this city and vicinity to secure an enthusi-
astic time on the 22d Of next month"; the birth day
OF the Father Of his Country. That will be fitting
time to renew their vows OF attachment to the
Union! Who will not invoke the spirit Of him
whose advent they thus celebrated rest upon and
infuse itself into such meeting? From wha. we
know OF the arrangements, it is intended to have
gathering that will be creditahle to that class
whose warm blood courses through veins with
quicker movement and stronger pulsations in favor
OF hherty and the perpetuty of this glorious Union
than any other. Their programme will he publish.
ed in due time.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The Minnesota Chronicle and Register 80
awe hear sad accounts from above, OF we 49,
ton of the Indians, and it is very proosOae -
will be great suffering among them TINS " -,
The non-reception Of the annui.ies VIII s.r.
cause Of sore distress. The Chtppe"as -,
almost entirely failed in their fishery, the -
of twine for nets not having arrived in due seA,"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The census of Wisconsin is so5,,sl. This is
short Of what was anticipated. Iowa will probably
reach 100000, which will be more than was pre-
licted.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The cold at the east was intense on the 3lst ult.,
while we had almost spring weather. At Buffalo
the mercury stood at degrees below zero.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

CRASH At NsAoARA.-A large portion ofthe Horse.
shoe reek fell with Tremendous crash, tho week be fore
last Tho immense block that was thus dislodged wa.
ten rods long by four wide. 1t has not taken away any
ofths masniseencs the Appearance orts sublas cs.-
ssart .=.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16
Correspondence of the Hawk Ere.

Iowa CRY, January 10, 1851.
Some slip Off pen or press made the writer
say last week s.Dr Bowers, and s.Mr Preston OF
Louisa,' instead of DR. Bo.ren and Mr. Preston Of
Linn. BY the way. the complimentary pai in he
Capitol, for the special benefit Of the Legislature,
If rumor says correctly, was attended by onysbous
dozen members, in all, out Of 10 senators and ~
representatives. So that we have not dsncias,
but working legislature. And former letters have
shown that we have not, TO any extent, persons who
resort to drinking, any more than dancing, In eth
or House. So that all that sort OF fun and frolic h
left for those who relish IL. So much for eorrec
ton and alusion to former communication.
Both Houses are still busy with the Code, ~
with each others amendments, and a daily pay<s
would not suffice to give your readers adequate r.
ports Of motions and speeches made much less ca
weekly epistles. Still, seine sener. run Of sGsir,
may be given by the synopsis which you end in No
Iowa City papers, taken from the Journals Of both
Houses, and from the occasions reports and letters
sent.
Avery spirited debate arose the other day In ~
Senate on the subject Of Usury Laws, and their
tire abolition, growing out Of the amendment Of IL
House, the 5th section appended, as reported 10
You last week, in the chapter on .sMoney sccounaT
&c.) Having taken full notes, the subtsnce Of Il
may be given hereafter, if other matters do no, pre-
vent the leisure to write them out Att presents n
that can be said is, that hon. Mr. Wright and Judge
Mason, 1.-THE Commissioners Of the Code are a.
lowed to take part in the discussion) took ground
that 1t were better to abolish all restrictions
money lent or due, than to have the laws as they
now are, or as this 5th section proposes. Hon. Nf
Espy and others took opposite ground in favord
the limitation to ten per cent. in all cases, III
extreme of lawful interest by any contract whatev
er, though not insisting any other penalty, fasa
inability Of collecting by law excessive interest.
UgBAyCs.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

1t is stated on apparently good authority that the
wings have maority of nine on joint ballot in the
California legislature.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

A Washington correspondent says IT'S =. n,
remarkable that three OF the delegates 70 -
union convention from Mississippi, have,
but one sieve, snt sb< hss sH.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

A Mr. Tyson reports at Washington that there is
no coal in California.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

HENRY Lone, aledged fugitive from Slavery w,,
recently taken from the Astor House, New York. while
engaged to that establishment In his case the
habeas in requsi,ion and the case had
been undergoing examination for several days up to last
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

FRASxL,S's BIRTH DAv.-The Printers were to
have-and we suppose they did--a splendid ami
versary supper last night.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16
Thc n & X. II. r.

Mr. Wehster's capital speech at the New York
Pilgrim celebration, may be found on the first page.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-01-16

The editor of the Boston Atlas says:
When we were in Washington, few days ago,
distinguished Southern gentleman said that he
would be in favor of amending the Fugitive Slave
Law, SO as to hang any man who should be found
guilty Of getting a.free man into slavery.
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18
LOUISIANA.

TRAGEDY IN ST. LANDRY.-Ihe Opet0u-
sas Gozette of the goth ut gives the following ac-
count Of tragedy in the parish OF st. Landry on
last FRIDAY night, between the hours oil ~ aaa AZ
o'clock one Dr. J. w. Hopkins, of Plaquem ne Bru-
lee, entered the house of John ID. Moore, eighteen
miles from this place, N our PARISH, accompanied by
a negro armed with a double barreled shot gun
Honkins attacked Moore with his pistols and oowe-
knife Moore being unarmed, seized him ana Threw
him down. and was about TO WIest IRON nun MS
bowieknIe intending to 1t In defense oil MS me-
when Hopkins called upon the negro: ASKING MN
why he did not shoot HIM. Upon when the negro
ret lied that he could not shoot without killing ooth
HOPKINS then said shoot any how. Moore theh
sprang 70 the negro, seized the gun, ana was ABOUT
succeeding in taking II from the slave, When hopHlus
who had raised himself from the floor advanced
upon him with his pistols and bowie knife lie theh
enceatored TO make his escape through ms oaCk
door; Hopkins pursued him, aud hred WITHOUT eI'
feet HOPKINS then returned int the mouse, oe-
manded of Moore's wife the keys, and bid her give
him John Lyons money, (the father-in-ia" OF ooth
Moore and Hopkins J she replied they nal none U,
John LYONS money. He took the Keys, sedrcheu
the house and found sixteen dollars IN the press,
He then turned to her and SAID he would ieaVS no
witness against him. that he intended TO XII her;
She begged for her life He took her by the arm auu
endeayored TO turn her around IN oroer 10 sioo' ne
in the back she resisted, and SAID 10 MN II nc shot
she should see hun de- IT, that he should nol shoot
her in the back He then hred, she thre" up heI
arms for protection, the ball struck her manu- nearly
cutting OF two of her fingers striking hef aoaoheh,
and luckily the ball glanced, and dlc no! peheua
the iptestnes or bowels. The monster theh mount
cd his horse and fled. There are now SIX men II,
pursuit of him. We learn they are on MS IIdc A. anu
will doubtless arrest him. He is man OF siehuei
FORM about five feet nine or 'eh Inches III "ee"''
and light blue eyes ,,s, v,,,;r;a
f,vE ling man