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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
Wonderful Diving Rcll.

Among the most wonderful inven tions ofthe age,
may be included the Improvements in the recovery
OF submerged property. Capt. Fades has been in
the business number Of years, and a recent
visit to this place, he informed us that he not
only prepared to apply his invention to the raising
OF sunken steamboats,, hut also to the speedy
moval of snags, and he seemed confident that he
could also clear out the rocks in the Rapids during
the highest stage ofwater. From his descriptions
OF the moias opefandi, we think that government
could not DO better for the improvement of west
ern navigation, than to employ this new machine
In the removal IF snass, we'll to take into
consideration the feasibility of excavating the
rocks in the rapids by the same means. Capt.
EAps is citizen of Iowa. He is esteemed highly
by all who know him, and we are happy to hear of
| his continued success.
We copy the following description Of his new
! boat, from late Nashville American:-
Sun MARlSE.-This substantial steamer. built
for the purpose of wrecking abe her first appear.
| ance at our wharf on Wednesday last. On Thurs
day we were called upon to witness several expert
ments with the diving bell, (which quite a novel.
ty to many of our citizens, if we may judge from
| the respectable assembage Of persons present.
Three Of our citizens embraced the courteous in
vitation of the con.mandant to take an aquatic
| cursion to the bottom of the Cumberland river.
As we went to take items above, cannot des-
crbe the doings below, and therefore forbe from
entering into detail, as Mr.. +. q. Steele, OF
the aquatics has promised us, at some future period
| inklings below.
| This boat was built for Mcssrs. Fades & Nelson,
at cost Of some SIS, 900. She is staunchy built,
with extra clamp fastenlngs, breast hooks, and
heavy timbers, the most of which securely Jog
ged down. Her hold is 6 feet in depth, length las
feet, extreme breadth, s6 feet, and is termed twin
boat. The propelling power consists of two -
inch diameter boilers, 90 feet long, one cylinder
% inches in diameter, with feet stroke, and a
Doctor to supply, large ste IN wheel built in the
recess OF the stern, between the two boats. She
has done some service. having raised the hull and
cargo of the Charles CARROLL steamer Republic and
Neptune.
Further improvements are contemplated to be
made in the way of pumps which are calculated to
throw 400 barrels of water per minute. The APP
paratus consists Of q splendid air pump and at
tachment, which we learn was built at St. Louis,
by A. Landrew, two diving bells, Crabs, for hois.
ting or hauling off boats; each crab is susceptible
OF lifting 80 tons, with chains of sufficient length
to reach the distance Of "a of mile, wndiasse
Of the most approved construction for hosting ana
lowering the bells. Her cabin is plain, but small
with number Of side rooms for the accommodation
OF the crew.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

At meeting OF the citizens Of VI ard No. l. Al ,h.e.
man Methodist Church, Tuesday night, Feb - n
d. BROWNING was appointed Chairnan, and L. d. Stsrs
ton, SECRETARY Of the meeting
On motion OF DIR JF Henry ii voted that the rx..
proceed to ballot rHrAdermsn until two OF the canAa
receive majority Of all the votes east. A nosa 10 ~
consider was lost.
Elhridgs u. Rand, Wm Sunderland, Silas A. Hsi,o,
and lanes VI. Morgan were nominated a. eandida,.,
John II. Nckenney and Thos ~ Niliisms were s,pc,,,
ed teer On the FIRST ballot tie te.ers reported Ina; M
east, of which VIM Sunderland received MT
u. Rand received 81, - A. Hudson received g J,r.,
Moreaa renewed IS. l. ID. Morgan 2.
VIM Sunderland was declared daily nominated
The name of J. VI. Morgan withdrawn md am
tn. second ballot the ecrs reported that lGs votes w,,
east, OF which T.. d. Rand received IL md y "A
Hudson received 10 votes scaterng2 E. ID Rand -,
declared dolly nominated.
On motion. il was voted that wv. SUNDERLAND ,na
f. ID. R,SD be unanimously recommended to tito voter
otthe first Nard suitable candidates for Aldermen m
repre-. sent said Ward in the City Council.
On motion, II las voted that LEVI H.aEs be recon-
mended the voters Of the city suitable e.aias,s
for Mayor.
The meeting then adjourned.
". ID. BROWNING, Chairnaa.
l.. d. STOCKTON, Secretary.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
From the Peoria Republican.

T. l. PICKETr, Esq. j.
Dear Sir: The inquiry has often been made u
me, within few days past, whether the prcJec'o'
a Railroad from Peoria to Burlington or Oguisn
has been abandoned, whether the present tSins
manifested in favor q! plank roads will supeftsas
the other great enterprise. ! do mot uadefs'aaa
that any OF the friends of the rail read fhinx wv
abandoning the undertaking. The people OF 'Aa1
most enterprIsing little city. Burlington, any
aroused aud awakened to the subject. j hase ~.
tiers before me, just received from Iowa. We,
breathe the right spirit. The city suthof'"es
Burlington have determined to submit the qs.s
tion to vote of the people, whether the si'l ~
subscribe SIS, 900 Of stock and II IS ssid NM -,
carried 10y an overwhelming majority ID iaeH -
nobody is opposed To il. The same genf'enn
a letter dated the nth inst. says that inaNSa
will subscribe largely for the stock 81 burihl'
A meeting has been holden and the right spilhN
manifested. The people there are "aitR4 -
iously to cory OF the act, amending tht -.
and Oquawka abroad charter have oefl -.
to obtain it, as il finally passed our Dgs11
though have taken some pains to DO 80. fV"'
blv a copy may be obtained for your nex' paPs =.
In the meantime let me say to the fFtenhs " -
railroad. that we mast not despair we nus = :,
what can We done. Peorians must De hP VIZ
Spirit and enterprise Of the times. -.
II my leisure will permit. will furnish ~
some facts and figures connected with unas "
posed railroad next week. Yours Sc-
PEORIA, Feb. 20, 1851. OSsLOW PhIiA
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
Rail Read meeting q, ,,onmo,,h.

We regret that the notice ofthe meeting that is to
- held to-day in Monmouth, was not circulated in
season 70 give our citizens the opportunity of ac-
eep'ins hs invitation TO be present. One of the
reasons for . rail road TO connect that place with
'"nsson, will be serious drawback to our citi-
participating In the nee.ing-and that il the
gao state ofthe roads. Our Monmouth friend.
~" o. course understand tho reason if pur,,.,or
. not represented. They know too, Tia, nj, 90,
viii Cooperate with them 10 the utmost. - o....
the work through a. speedily a. possible.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
I.aier from California
Arriral Of the Pacifc-StM Later from CaiFa, I
NFp 1prrsrs Fvb y

Arriral of the Pacifc-SM Later from Caa'f,'"
NEW ORLEANS, Feb y
The steamship Pacific. from Chagress, arr ~
here to-day. She brings two hundred ara ~
passengers, and dates from san tTahcst"
Januaf the first, being two weeks Ia'ef. ..,
The general news from California Pse'eD"
nothing of very striking interest. .s..
Horace Smith has been elected Mayo, = - 4.
rameuto City. 10 I'LL the vacancy caused w w.
death of Mayer Blgelow. -,...uB
The chances Of Col. Fremont Tor re-g 80
are becoming more Doubtful. He has pa1 rs..,.
an address 10 the people, in which ne Flna -,;n,.
his character from the charges preierFed
him. Mr.
The state Of morals is growing worse. -.rar-
ders and robberies are of very frequent E,-
renee, and peaceahe citizens in the m'ni's
tricts are in much danger. rob
The Custom house at Monterey a@s -. 20, 10.
bed of twenty thousand dollars. Nc e'"@
the money or thieves. ,br 2sih
The steamer Georgia Ielf Chasres @r",rf5rucs
ult for New York. The steamer ',orisro.
from New York has arrived nj San produce
Business generally was prosPsroa II nrotucs
of every dsc iption abundant. ffNe"
favoring BUYERS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
FN(0l ARRAY.

Last Saturday evening two young men by the
names of THos. ABpEN and JAS. GRIrflTH got into
dispute in the Blacksmith Shop on Washington
street, about some money due from A. to G. Grit
fifth, who worked in the shop, attacked Alden and
run him into the street. Alden afterwards re-
turned, when the alteration was renewed. Gift
fifth attempted to strike Alden with pair Of tongs,
when the latter snatched up piece of iron, with
which he struck Griffith on the head, ffacturing
his skull in a most shocking manner. Griffith
fingered until Tuesday, when he died. Before
it was ascertsined that the wound was mortal,
Alden was examined before Justice GRAY, and
was discharged, on the ground Of acting in self
defense.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

BARREr Housr.-This popular Hotel has
changed hands. Messrs. FLETCHER and BuaSs
succeed D. GARMAN. Mr. Fletcher is we'll and "a
vorabiy known as the former and first proprietor
Of this extensive establishment. It obtained its
reputation under his management. We need not
say that he will be assiduous in making his Gus
toners comfortable. Mr. CHARLES BURNS who is
associated with Mr. F. a. partner, will Cooperate
with Mr. F. in making the House what it ought to
Be. Mr. B., 10 also well and favorably known as
tie late gentemanly Office Agent for Messrs. Frink
Co., in this place. We wish the House abund
Int success.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

'0"e '"e last two weeks the bushes. Of our office b,,
zee" much Interrupted in consequence Of III. ..op. IN
ness Of MT williamson who had engaged to do the n,.,,
WORK 10 our own and the Telegraph office. The second
"s"' a"e MS engagement with us, he suddenly Al,
."e"e' win the E''epela'-a loaf hsome disease which
carried on several OF our inhabitan,and ha. been
H"e our oihee in very precarious ever since
n"'ns '' time and to make up for inconv.nienc.
MI iizZARn the obligng Proprietor Of the Gazette h.
kindly furnished with matter already &c, 70, on, col
umns, for which return him our sincere ,b.nk sn,
an act Of courtesy will never be forgotten bv NJ,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

The people of Warren and vicinity, on tie oppo-
site side Of the river, propose to build Plank
Road across the Bottom. Such a work would pay
well, and we hope the means will not be wanting TO
complete it. Had such road been built two years
ago,it would have paid for itself BY this time. AL
though the California emigration has about ceased,
still the number of emgrants crossing at this point,
10 the interior Of our State and to Council Bluffs is
very large, but it would be greatly increased by the
construction of such an Improvement.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
Steamer Atlantic

The ascertained safety of this noble American
steamships recorded i'll another part Of this paper.
1t must have sent thrill of JOY to those who had
friends on board. The underwr in Wall street
who refused premium of fifty per cent. to insure
her safety, are no doubt sorry they did not take up
with such offers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

The papers in the interior Of this State show that
the people appreciate the efforts made by Burling-
ton to secure such outlet for the surplus pro-
dnce as is contemplated in the construction of the
Peoria and Burlington Rail Road. The extracts we
make from two of these papers will show this.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

MONT KIND or DEMoCRAr.-Nr JAMES, the
new U. 5. Senator from Rhode Island, who has
oeen claimed by the democrats as one Of their own
kith and kin, is said to have voted for Harrison.
In isao, Mr. Clay, in is44, and was only prevented
from voting for Gen Taylor in ls4s in cons eoucnce
o. being absent from the State. He is in favor Of
I'll The leading Wing measures, and we think he'll
do.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

First ARRIVAL OF THE SEAsoN.-Shortly after
the steam Ferry Boat Flint Hills came up to the
Landing on Tuesday last, the steamboat Uncle To-
by arrived from below, followed by the Anthony
Wayne and Martha No >. Navigation may now be
considered open for the Lastyear the first
arrival was on the a6th Feb.-thisyear on the 20 h.
The river is now in first rate navigable order.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

TIE CEDAR BRiDoE.-Travelers from above,
pronounce the new Bridge erected across the c.
daf By the cnterprising citizens of Muscatine, As
the most magnificent structure Of the kind they
ever beheld.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
MIR Salter's Half Century Sermon,

AK our own solicitation Rev WV SALrrR furnished n.
WI" the copy Of the Sermon preached By him on III. Las,
''"'n OF the year. As It contains many encouraging
'ne pfose's of the last half century, and believing
would be glad to psruss it, we have placed i
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
City High School,

Mr. EDiroR:-Will you have the kindnes, to give no.
ee to our patrons and the public, that partial examna
ton Of the pupils ofths City High School, will take place
on the evening ofthe eSth inst in the NJ. E. Church.
E. w. GRAY, Principal.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
City Election.

Next Monday bids fair to be an exciting day in
our city. The candidates are numerous and the
friends of each are sanguine of the success of their
faYorites.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
Rail u onIS sc

The city Of Burlington is wide awake tr her true
interests, stretching out her ms in all directions
to secure the patronage and trade Of the surround
ing country on both sides of the Mississippi. That
the great Central kali Road in Illinois, will now be
completed. in a few years. seems to hc placed be-
yonl doubt. And It Is almost as certain mat the
Peoria and Burlington road will be IN operation as
soon. This will connect the latter place, the yeaT
round, with the South East. Atthe same time she
is not Indifferent. idle. in laying out trains to
catch the immense trade of Southern and Middle
Iowa. Her City Council have decided upon taking
vote at the April election for and against ma king
loan Of $4,000 $4,000 of it to he invested IL
Plank Road leading INTO the back country. and
s. 900 t. assist in building bridges across Skunk
River at Lowell and Rome. The latter is directly
on the road from Burlington to this place; and the
Burlington papers say it is intended to have the
Plank Road up this way. cross on it.
The Council have also decided upon taking $75-
900 of the stock in the Peoria Rail Road; and the
Telegraph secms sanguine that the citizens will
take at least s22o 200 more making $500 600 of the
stock that will be taken in Burlington, alone
But, let us all, who wish to see our towns ami
villages become cities, bear in mind that Buring-
ton gained her present advantages ny the sleep
less vigilance, untirng persevcI ance, iheI atty and
enterprise of her business men. They have pro-
jectcd grand schemes Of improvement, which they,
o. well others must see. If carried out will ac
complish their grand design. viz: make Burlington
the Emporium Of Southern Iowa, and they are aot
content with proje citing but with an iron resolution
that will accomplish almost any undertaking. they
have re solved to complete them, and no doubt will
do it. Now don't wish to see any jealousy ex
isting between two principle cities in this part
of the State. We are satisfied that it is for n-
terest in the interior. and from extent of the
great valley. Republic to the other to he in con-
necton, by Railroads, P!ankroads, River Improve
ment, &C.. with both of these young, but flourish
ing cities. We fish TO see them both flourish
Hence are anxious 10 hold up the example of
Burlington, and her future bright prospects. to
arouse if the citizens of the iorer Gate, to
4 sense of the importance of being up and doing
before it is too late for inactivity and neglect, to
keep UP with the lightning speed Of this prOgre ssive
age, is suicidal to the interests of any community,
and certain death to the prosperity and growth of
any place.-Oftumwa Courier.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

HE iLLuMISAroR.-Thisi is . new paper to be
issued monthly, devoted to the Laws of Life and
Longevity. Edited by DR. N. DODGE of this civ
The object is a good one.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

MAIL FALuREs.-In consequence OF the wretch
cd state OF the roads, there has been great rregu-
larity in the arrival of the mails.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

The HUNGARIAN REF6GEEs Ien~,Is 81
schumla, says a letter from Constan', .s,,sris
the 25th of December. had on that DAY NJ ,hipr
the last named place, and were aoont 70 U,,,es,.
ped for England. The government n''
ed each with 300 piastres.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

The young white woman who - III IN iron
tersburc, Va, for abdncing negro p.,.rybarg
North Carolina, is Miss King. ..reh 10
papers think her objec: was not ,s,,in -!l-
convey slave to free State as 10 ''''
cense for herself"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

We learn from the Iowa City papers , prs-
VIM. Dewey has been engaged 70 NO Tor, De.
liminary survey for a railroad rom In there
Moines TO Council Bluffs. and that h' q. uAos
on the 10Th inst for this purpose. n. q, re
this engagement was made with inc
not informed-Tpn1 Star.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

A letter, received from Col. WARREN, by last
mail, states that the Hon. D. F. MILLER, our wor-
thy and active Representative from this district is
again prevented from attending to his duties in the
House, by sickness. The numerous friends of MIR
MILLER will be panied to learn of his illness; we
regard exceedingly unfortunate, that he should
be prevented from giving his personal attention to
several very important measures introduced into
the House by him, vitality eecting the interests oil
Southern Iowa, the whole OF which will, in all
probability fail, unless his health should enable
him to give them his personal attention. We nope
his illness will not be Of long continuance
[DeS Moines Courier.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27
Apportionment Bill

The following is the Apportionment Of St1te
Senators and Representatives among the several
Districts. and counties Of this State, as made hy
the last General Assembly.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

We thank our friend Mr. Armfield for his atten.
ton in putting US in possession OF late st Louis
papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-27

FATAL AcCIpENT.-On Wednesday of last week
the Rev. ADAM KLINE of Bedrock, Marion county,
Iowa, who was attending protracted meeting in
this place, got into buggy in company with MRs
BROOKS, wife of the Rev. Mr. BROOKS, who had in
her arms child-the horse began TO run and kick,
when Mr. KLINE attempted TO jump out of the buggy,
his feet caught hit against the side Of the buggy
bed, and he fell whereby several of his ribs were
broken, and he in other respects seriously in
jured that with all the medical and other aid which
could be extended to him, he only survived until
Sunday morning last. The lady sat still in the
buggy with her child in her lap. the horse ran
few rods further and kicked himself loose from the
buggy and left it standing with the lady and child
therein unhurt.
Had Mr. KLINE remained in the buggy, in all hu.
man probability he would not have been injured
Attempting to jump out of a buggy under such cir
cumstances is usually more dangerous than to sit
still.--[Fort Des Moines STAR. -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-05

CLERICAL VITA young preacher in the
times of James L., being appointed tohold forth be.
fore the Vice Chancellor and heads of colleges of
Oxford, chose for his text: "What, cannot We
watch for one hour?" which carried with it a
personal allusion, as the Vice Chancellor hap
pened to be one Of those heavy headed persons
who cannot attend church without falling to
sleep. The preacher repeated his text in an
emphatic manner at the end of every division of
his discourse-the unfortunate Vice Chancellor
was often awoke--and this happened so often, that
at last all present could very well see the JOKE
The Vice Chancellor was so nettled at the distur-
bance he had met with, tina! he complained to
the Archbishop of Canterbury, who immed-
ately sent for the young clergyman to reprove
him for what he had done. In the course of the
conference that ensued between the Archbishop
and the preacher, the latter gave so many proofs
of his witand good sense, that his grace procured
him the honor of preaching before the King
Here, Also. he had joke. He gave out his text in
these words "James the First and Sixth 'waver
mott" which, ofcourse, everybody saw ODE
stroke at the indecsive character ofthe monarch.
James equally quick sighted, exclaimed, "Heis at
Inc, already" But he was, upon the whole, so well
pleased with this clerical wag, as to make him one
of his chaplans in ordinary. He afterwards went
to Oxford, and preached farewell sermon on the
text, s'Sleep on, now, and take your rest"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-05
SIX DOLLARS PER- ANNUM.
THE DAILY TIMES.
FROST, THE WINTER.SPRITE.

FROST, THE WINTER. SPRITE.
The Frost looked forth, on still, clear night,
And whispered, "Now | shall be out of sight;
So, through the valley. and over the height,
I'll silently take my way:
| will not go on like that clustering train,
The wind and the snow, the hail and the rain,
That make such hustle and noise in vain:
But I'll be as busy as they I"
He flew up, and powdered the mountains crest;
He lit on the trees and their boughs he dressed
With diamonds and pearls; and over the breast
OF the quvering lake, he spread
A bright coat of mail that it need not fear
The glittering point of many SPEAK,
That he hung on Its margin, far and near,
Where rock was rearing its head
He went to the windows of those who slept,
And over each pane like fairy crept;
Wherever he breathed, wherever he stepped,
BY mornings first light were seen
Most beautiful things there were flowers and trees
With beves OF birds, and swarms of light bees;
There were Cities temples, and towers; and these
All pictured in svery sheen!
But, one thing he did that was hardly fair;
He peeped in the cupboard; and finding there
That none had remembered for him to prepare,
"Now, just to see them a-thinking,
III bite their rich basket Of fruit" said he,
"This burly old pitcher-Pl burst it in three
And the glass, with the water, they've left for me,
Shall 'tchick,' to tell them Pm drinking"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-05

THE FIRST PRINTED BooK.-Itis d remarka.
BILE and most interesting fact that the very first
use to which the discovery of Printing was applied
was the production of the Holy Bible. This was
accomplished at Mentz between the years 1850
and 1455 OF the first printed Bible, eighteen
copies are now known to be in existence, four OF
which are printed on veum. Two of these are
in England, one being in the Greenyille collection
One is in the Royal Library of Paris. Of the
fourteen remaining copies, ten are in England
-.-there being copies in the libraries of Oxford
Edinburg and London, and seven in the collec-
tons of different nobemen. The vellum copy
has been sold as high as s 800.