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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
WashinSton's Birth Day.

one week from next Saturday will be the Birth
day of the Father Of our country. The National
lnteligencer has recommended that the day be
observed all over the country in the shape OF Union
meetings. In anticipation of such a sugge stion,
the Young Men of this city and vicinity determined
several weeks since SO to celebrate it. Their
meeting will be held in the Presbyterian meeting
house, commencing at one O'Clock, P. NJ. From
the arrangements already made, we feel authorized
to say that the exercises will be worthy of crow.
ded audience, and we believe they will secure it..
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
Fire Meeting.

The Mayor presided at the meeting on Thursday
evening last. Resolutions were adopted, author
izing the procuring Of two fire engines, and recon-
mending the additional twelve cent tax provided
for in the city charter to be appropriated for
the purchase of the same.
The following resolution, which is prestige of
the feeling in this community in relation 10 internal
improvements was offered by Mr. John Holdings
worth and unanimously adopted
Resolved, that the City Council be requested to
submit to the people, at the coming charter cleo
ton, the question of borrowing $4,000, to be in
vested in Plank Roads and Bridges, in their dscre
ton.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

Hon. RonkRr RASrorL, who is in spring
field, Ill.,, on business relative to the Central Rail
Road, was elected U. S. Senator, to ill the unex-
PRED term Of Mr. Webster, now occupied by MIR.
Winthrop, on the es'h un-, Mr. n. is Democrat
and his election is con summation in part OF the
coalition between the free soiiers and loco focos
Up to last dates. the locos still refused TO rafy
the bargain in electing Sumner, the ALolitionist,
for the long term.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

BLAcKwooD's MAaAzENE.-The January num-
Der of this capital reprint OF SCOTT s. Co., OF
New York, came in yesterdays mail. The pre-
sent number commences new volume, and is
veryrich. The price of this valuable monthly in
three dollars per annum. With any one Of the
four Reviews, both can be had for five dollars.
The four Reviews-London Quarterly, Edinburg.
North British and Westmins ter--with Blsckwood,
only ten dollars.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

The WATER CURE JoURSAL.-The second num-
Der Of the nth volume is now before US. The
great improvement in this years series must COM
mend it to many new customers. It's now prin-
ted in quarto form on the finest book paper. Its
Typography is enough to do good to the eyes OF a
connoisPur in printing. The number for February
contains 30 pages and the physiological facts in it,
are themselves worth the price Of the work, which
is only one dollar per annum. 1t is published in
New York by those apostles of Hydropathy and
Phrcnology, Messrs. FowLrRs and WELLS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

MORE OF THE Observation-Disclosures pmuar N.
great Kesenerator, was indicted by the Grand Jury
etess Mary Margrave. 20
Hummer and the Msrgraves were also indicted
Lowe from his stable on SUNDAY evening. sex.r
al weeks since.
BY agreement the trials are to be had At the next
term of the Court at Madison, and the parties eave
security for their appearance Keokuk H.o,uc,,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
ATTEMPT at Rape ,

man named Patterson Simpson, a cooper by
trade, about % years old, and who has q wife and
children in this place, attempted to commit rape
on the person Of girl Of fourteen last week. He
was cutting hoop poles the Island, and the girl
passing BY on an errand, he pursued seized her and
but for her cries, which brought assistance, would
nave accomplished his brutal purpose. He fed At
night, crossed the river above this place. and it is
oeiieved has gone towards Chicago. This scoun-
usei, we learn, was guilty of many indecencies and
oeas,ly offences, at various times, about town, and
snouid have been visited with the severest punish
h nsn' 'ons ago. We hope justice will overtake
him'-Museafine Enquirer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
Temuer0DCe.

In addition the various Divisions ofthe Sons of Tenn
perance in this place. and with their operation
organization of regular old fashioned TIE temperance soci
has been formed, who hold meetings in the Temper
perance Hall every Wednesday evening. This society
bids fair accomplish much in behalf the Temperance
cause. AT the meeting last Wednesday evening, Mr.
CHILD and Others delivered addresses, after which the
ty distric,ed and committee of ladies appoint
ed vs, the whole for the OF getting
the Temperance Pledge. This duty has been
formed large with fidelity and alacry. With
in the last week Of the has been visited and
iac0 the Pledge have been secured THIS is
good object, and will far TO create settled public
sentiment in favor of carrying the law against
GROCERIES, in good faith
Hon Jansx Rarsra demorraf has hscp eIac,ea
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

We ars under great obligation to Hon. DANIEL
r. MILLER for sending us among other importan,
documents, two bound volumes of the Congress
sional Globe. This work is invaluable for refer
enoe to the Statesman and politician, and we only
| regret not having complete flies of it.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
CHE faux Cur.
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deotedto the Hawk.Ey would confer great favor
on US, BY forwarding their dues Immediately BY
mail. This win save us the employment of an
agent at great drawback expense. Delinquents
illyou attend to this? We want money.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

The American chronological Journal and Reposi-
DRY OF Science, Literature and General ln,eli-
gence,is another valuable work got UP in the same
style as the above, by the same enterprising pub
fishers. The portraits of distinguished individuals
in the Februory number Together with large en-
craving ofa Locomotive add much to the value of
the periodical The next number is TO contain illus
tra.ions and full description ofthe Electric Tele-
graph. The price Of this truly scientific journal is
only one dollar year.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

GENERAL lNcoRPoRATIoS Active shall notice THU
act At length in next when We shall be able to
lay before readers. On the prnepleof half loa
being better than bread, this law is better than might
have been There good points in it, while there
others that otherwise From casual exam
nation inclined think the door to lt
igation. The same examination shows the law to be
somewha for individual liability in Of its fe
and against il in others.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
Our Corresnondent,

Closes his lahors, as far as the Legislature is
concerned, with the present number. His COM
munications have kept our readers advised Of all
the principal acts and some ofthe principal debates
OF the session. We doubt not our customers are
satisfed-we certainly are-with the labors of
0URbANus."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

DRowNED.-As Joseph Pfaum was attempting to 50
cure cake Of Ice on Tuesday last, tho mouth
Hawk. Eye creek he wadei beyond hi, depth and sud
denly disappeared. His body has not yet been recovered
There must be sudden bench in the bed of the river
this point. Last summer, will be rscollscted, mar
stepped sin,o deep just suddeny, while bath
ing and dissppssrsd in the same way
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

The particulars Of the melancholy loss Of the
Steamer John Adams, on the lower Mississippi,
have just reached US. She was bound from New
Orleans to Cincinnati, and struck snag at Island
No. s., at O'Clock in the morning Of the 2sth ut.
she numbered in passengers, officers and crew, $40;
the most deplorable part OF the story that but no
Of these were saved, making the loss Of lives 1913.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

We are indebted to Mr. JUsrUs CLARK, who ar
rived from California yesterday, for late ST Louis
paper. alr C. says the emigrants are leaving Cali
fornia by the thousand. J. S. David is on his way
via New York,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

The proceedings OF late meeting at Monm ou,h Ill.
show that the best feeling exists along the line Of hav
ing branch of the Peoria and Oqrawks Rail Road to
this place. They appreciate the benefits that will
accrue to themseve. in urging such an improvement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

STRANGE MISREPRESENTATION to the last cleo.
ton of the Board Of Public Works. it will be recol
leCted that Gen Van Antwerp came out III the pub
lie prints, in violent condemnation of the then
President OF the Board, II. w. Sample, for his ad-
vocacy of system of hypothecating the lands for
funds to construct the Improvement. The attack
was successful and Sample was set aside.
At the present session OF the Legislature Bill
has passed, authorizing the hypothecation of the
lands for the completion of the Improvement to
KeosauQua, and Gen Van Antwerp it is said, is to
be appointed Commissioner to carry out the very
system on account of the recommendation OF which
he condemned and ultimately defeated sample
Ksokuk Whi9 and Register,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

st VICTOR, the abscondng teller OF the Louisi-
ana Bank, has been arrested and 81 900 dollars OF
the stolen money recovered. There is yet $2l,-
600, unaceounted for. lie is supposed to be in
sane.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

Gov Qu,msn has resigned his office, and at last dates
bis New Orleans'to be tried for his par,i.
cpa,on in the slavery extension movement involved in
the Cuban Expedition.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
xpress contains the names Of
We give them below:

The New York Express contains the names OF
signers to the Pledge. We give them below:
Henry Clay, Howell Cobb,
c. s. Morehead, II, 5. Foote,
Robert L. Rose, William Duer,
VIM. C. Dawson, James Brooks,
Thomas J. Rusk, A. Fl. stephens,
jeremiah Clemens, r. Toombs,
James Cooper, NJ. P. Gentry,
Thomas G.. Pratt, II. W. Hillard,
Wm NJ. Gwin, +. f. Nc Lean,
Samuel A. Eliot, A. G. Watkins,
David Outlaw, II. A. Bullard,
c. II. Williams, I. s. Raymond,
j.. p. Phoenix, ~. sheppard,
A. NJ. SCher Daniel Breck,
John X. Thurman, James l.. Johnson,
ID. A. Bokee, J. d. Thompson,
G. r. Andrews, J. NJ. Anderson,
W. p. Mangum, John b. Kerr,
jeremiah Morton, J. p. Caldwell,
r. Bowie, Edmund Deherry,
l.. c. Cabell, Humphrey Marshall,
Alexander Evans, Allen F. owen.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
A lTook md Ladder COmDany.

Hook and Ladder Company has been formed
and Mr. JOHN H. McKENNy has been elected its
captain.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAIL RoAD.-We learn
by 4 telegraphic despatch to the st Louis papers
under date of last Friday that this important meas
passed the House bya vote Of 70 ayes to1 nays,
in the shape in which it came from the Senate,
and only requires the signature of the Governor to
become law. The road will be built but whether
the Boston and New York company will accept the
new terms remains to be seen.
We also see that the act to amend the act to
incorporate the Peoria and Oquawka Railroad COM
pany, has passed the House. We believe the
amendment is to allow a branch to come to the
Mississippi opposite this place. We hope if it is so,
it may soon become law, and that in two years,
may hear the whizzing Of the iron horse on
the opposite bank OF the river. If our hopes
are realized, who can doubt the rapid growth and
future prosperity Of Burlington.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
BEWARE OF TIE pErrEn CunRLNc1.-The Pc

BEWARE OF THE BETTER CURRENCY.-Ihe poll
Cy which forces US to depend upon distant Banks
for circulation is fruitful source OF annoyance
and loss TO our citizens. And the facility with
which conterieits are put in circulation amongst
us is one OF the most annoying circumstances at
tending the system.
We were shown the other day counterfeit five
dollar bill on the Merchants ana Mechanics Bank of
Wheeling, and learn that many more O.. them have
been passed off up the DesmoneS.
AS there is large amour: ofthe genuine bills Of
this Bank In circulation, we will give such mar ks
will enable persons to distinguish between this
particular counterfeit and the genuine paper.
The counterfeit Is letter A. stamped with blue
back, the figures of which are quite indistinCt.-
The medallion heads on the face of the bill are
doughfaCed, lacking the distinct expression of the
genuine. Gen. Taylor on the right Is not good
likeness the face appears too long and sharp and
the head too narrow; ear indlstinct. The female
head the right has trhite ribbon round her hair
in the genuine there is but light shade to the
ribbon. The is in the name of tho President, J.
w. Gill; are too long in the counterfeit, they are
very short in the genuine.-keokuk Register.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

The steamer Atlantic had not bssn he ard from up to
last datss.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

Hon. d. F. MILLER.-This gentleman, we learn
from private correspondence, is doing all he can
for his constituents. He has already introduced
several important resolutions in their behalf.
Among other things we learn that he has prepared
separate Bill, calling for direct appropriation to
improve the Upper and Lower Rapids. This is
what we have always wished to see done. We
have wantedthe naked question of this great and
truly national improvement brought before the
House, SO that we might know who were its friends
and its foes. As there is poor prospect for the
passage Of the River and Harbor Bill according
to the Washington letter of our correspondent,
we hope Mr. MILLER will be able to get his pro.
position fairly before the House. If he does the
attempt will secure for him the thanks Of the
whole State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

Hon. James A. Bayard, democrat has been elected U
S. Senator from Delaware.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

Iowa CITY, Feb. 6, 1851.
The Senate last evening, adopted the amendment
Of the House, striking out the Appendix, includng
the act for the abolition for capital punishment,
with the following vote; viz: Yeas, Messrs Alger,
Baker, Casady, Cook, Espy, Everson, Hendershott,
Howell, Lefingwen, Lowe, Shields, Wright, and
the President Of the Senate-Ia. Nays, Messrs
Hepner, Morton, Sales, and Sellman-4,
So the Senate concurrcd in the adoption OF the
Code wifhcut the Appendix.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13
cnBANUS.

Iowa CRY, Feb. 5,le5l.
We6sssdsy 4. M-The Senate, among other
nsttsrs, had under consideration the appropriation
bill, and reconsidered item on claims, striking
out so, in favor Of ESQ., Hampton Of this place for
odhce hire, inserting, the allowance OF $l2 on mo-
itoa Of Mr. Wright to judge Whitaker for static.
sery, postage and clerk hire, while, selecting the
University lands, SIS to Mr. Bonney for taking
depositions in the boundary matter, and also sew.
esal small items for papers furnished to Senator's
uader tho rule Of the body. Mr. Esny moved the
insertion of41o In addition to $500 for indexing,
sad experimenting tho printing and distributing
ofthe Journal BY the clerk Of the senate, which
allowance was granted 10 Mr. J. D. Bradley, which
notios was psnding when the writer left.
The House was engaged, IN the morning, ON
various bills, the one on Teachers Institutes be-
Ing voted down. Mr. Hahbitt, Mr. Wilson, of Henry
sad others spoke in ito favor, Mr. Preston OF Linn,
aad others against 1t, but il was lost.
The bill for loan Of $4,000, from the School
land, by the State, to complete and enlarge the
Mate Prtson, next came up.
~ WILSON, Of Henry, said when members will
~ vote for School appropriations whereby the
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-13

IOWa, FeD. 8th, 1901. 7
thereby certify, that have compared the forego-
ing copy Of aCt TO amend the Charter of the city
of Burngton' with the original Rolls file in
this Office and find the t. be true and correct
COPY of said act. GEO. W. McCLEARY.
Secretary Of State,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-22

cher bills were postponed 10 the Legislature. also
hr Hoxsey series ofresoluions nIrucng the New-Jer
fey deegsuen In Congress for the Freedom OF The
Public Lands IN limited Quantities Among the laws siopt
Cd charter for Jeu eY City he freehold Qualification
for Jurors was abolished; household property % the
amount Of e2O exempted from execution the hOuS OF
sber fixed al 10 and children prevented from work
ng IL factories; the School bin was passed. These were
he Peiorm measures. SUPPLEMENT- we're also passed
forBGeueral Banking Law Mechanics Lieu Law; FOR
the Equalization ofTaxes The $4,000 Appropriation Bul
Tor he Houfe OF Refuge lost in the House An spprO
pnson Of s. 900 to the LunAuc Asylum was refused
But one General Law Of mporsnce WA pzssedhs Gen
era Banking Law. general dock law OF little inpor-
lance AGO passed. The Trenton correspondent Of the Ns
ara Adreser takes he following view Of The whole bust
ress transacted
worthy Of notice, bat there is only which will
ton No attempt has been made 10 exhibit by tbs Demo
crss as party any anti monopoly spirit On The contra
~ ell their actors have tended The other WAY m)n0p
oily chief 10 Senator Congress ard every attempt 10
pas1 antnonopoly bills fsied This afternoon, wnen the
House was enjoy ing s usual dessert Of fun incident me
last day Of tire session Mr. Doughty hum jrOusy proposed
an amendment 70 the Constitution dispensing with egisa
i've sessions and appointing Al Emperor for ne State 70
be STYLED the GREAT MOSOPOLY NEWJERsEY- He
as 10 pc assisted by Council composed OF several gen
iemen who have attained The bad emnenee OF mOnOPo-
iisis IN different parts Of the StAe.
The Democrats have by their action this session idenun
I'd themselves with penurouIness rather ihan eeon1mY
broken promises rather than fulfilled pledges monopoly.
rather ihsu Gnu-monOpoy; demRgogaesm, rather than
Democracy; ard parry spirit rather Than patriotism.
From the past the hopes Of sl msy confidently turn TO
The future and in the horizon the sure pressge OF
Wig legislature Of year. This be ea.ily
cured By careful observation Of the tunes than
has taken place IN years past; more active zeal
and especially Strenuous endeayor for unsnimy, and
unity
We see by the Plainfeld Gazette, that the
CierJmen Of that place have held meeting snd resolved
hey oiciase funeral any Of
the Order Of Odd Fellows any other secret society
where The rites and ceremonies Of such societies per-
formed.
The Trenton State Gazette, NeDark Mercury
Fmington Hmt,don Gazette, and several other Whg pa
pes quite pleased with the fmnes manifested by The
Wings Of New York and Ohio at heir recent Senatorial
elections. What renders this rausbe Ia N fct thai
sWhg Senator Loaf In New Jersey by the than
Beekmsnism Of four svowed Wings, two of whom voted
for Stockton the PRESENCE that he favorable to Wing
measures while other Wings absented themselves
ron the Joint ing altogether for the reason Of the
great expense ATE Hg the ballotings.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-22
Ennndn LIENS.

Postal ARRANGEMENTS WITH CANADA.-The
Montreal Pilot, a Government organ, o. the 2Jth says
Hon James Morris the Postmaster General len This city
Yesterday for Washington. bis object 10 10 negotiate
postal sTrange with the United States GRd hereby
The nconveneBces experienced a. prese1 ssing
from he detention OF letters the Lines, aid other causes
including the necessity for prepayment Of postage We
that his efforts will he successful We sAa have
1hesp postage ia Canada ahef the 5h OF April "a the
Lower Provinces the change VIII net take effect III the
~ july and therefore for throe months letters from
itose Provinces Will be chsrgeabe win their postage
fr as the boundary line which rate, three peace
VIII added. Amer the 9Th Of July that rate viii be
mon to all lie North American Provinces.
The Kingston Argus having been purchased
I7 Mr. PeBse soun.ldw OF Dr. Baker of the Wig, has
redQpe6red, under Fellowship aud IL now Reform
paper, supporting the present Administration
PRoVINCIAL EXHBTION.-The Toronto Pct
riot u the l7ih says A circular has been sent an
rouucng that the necessary arrangements FOR the accom-
lnOdson OF the Great Provincial Exhibition % he held a.
Brockve on the l7h 18th and 9h September next have
made ard have doubt but that they will be la
style commensurate with the Importance Of the under
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-22
shiDvreck, &c.

BOsTON. Friday, Marcd Il.
Capt. Crosby Of the ship EuPhrates' arrived at
Nav Redford last evening, and reports that when
20 miles west of Montauk Point on Monday last
he saw a large merchant ship with painted posts
lying TO in a heavy gale.
on Tuesday, the wind still continuing heavy
from the north. east he wore the shlp standing
northwest and soon became surrounded by rag
ments Of a wreck. He grappled With the whole
broadside Of a ship with painted ports and white
streak He was compelled 70 cast 1t Oh on &C
count Of the heavy sea. He noticed on the main
rhsins 10 or IL plates. There was very high
,noDkeyr rail painted black on the outside, which
extended the whole length of the ship. Could
discover DO person on any part of the wreck.
She was sheathed with yellow metal, oil winch
he broadside had three streaks.
A large quantity of Flour was floating about, a
barrel Of which was marked 8. O., aud had nat
hoops. He took on board several deck planks be-
longing to the afterpart, painted under clear
dead white. He is of opinion that the snip oil
Monday must have gone to pieces In the gale' and
All on board persisted; she was evidently new,
and Of abOut 500 tuns burden,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-22

RHODE IsLAND.-The Providence Journal Of
Thursday morning contains an address signed by
nearly three hundred citizens OF Providence, re-
commencing, in the strongest terms, Josiah Cha
pin for Governor, and Rowse Bsbcock for Lieut..
Governor, THE Wing candidates. at the coming
election. Among the signers to the call are sew.
eral of the friends of Gen James, the new Wing
Senator from Rhode Island
The Providence Journal congrstustes the
New-York Wings upon the election Of Ex-GOv.
Fish to the u S. Senate.