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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
Fsom the National Iutelligencer.


The New MEXICAN MALs.-We have men,
toned the conclusion of contract with Mr. II.
Skillman for the transportation of the mails on
certain routes to and in New Mexico. For the
information of those more Immediately interested
we have since obtained from the General Post
Office the annexed particulars of the contract and
the times of arrival and departure at the different
points embraced in the schedule. . ..-..-a
The contract embraces The transportation Of
the mails from Santa Fe, New Mexico. bv Albu-
querque, Socorra. Dona Ana, Frontera, I'll paso,
San Eiizario, and Leona. to San Antonio oace
month as far as San Elizario, and oucc in two
months the residue. The following is the schel-
ulc adopted: H
Leave Santa Fe on the first of each month. ar
rive at San Elizario by the llth. ~ra@. .a -r
Leave San Elizario on the 18th of every other
month, and arrive at San Antonio on the last day
of the same month. " @@"@ @@'@'s5
Leave San Antonio on the first Of every other
month. and arrive at San EliZario on the 10th.
Leave San Etzario on the Goth Of each month.
and arrive at Santa Fe the last day of the same
month.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
Valedictory.

JOHN T. MoRToS, Esq, Whig Senator from
Henry County, who has very efficiently aided in
'ccnsiactng the lescu Otseryrrsa during the past
year, at Mount Pleasant, paid his parting COM
plimens TO the readers of that paper, in its yes
terday's issue. Mr. Morton has become Joint
owner of the "Quincy IVhig,' and will shortly
remove 10 that city and again assume the respon-
s:blities of an editor. We wish him all possi-
bic success in his new position.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

81 The New York Herald admits virtually,
James Sanborn, FOR meeting Of the Democratic
National Convention, was 4 hoax. We do not
perceive the wit Of the affair, and certainly do not
endorse its morality.
% General Scott has addressed letter in
reply TO one received by him from committee
Of the Pennsylvania State Convention, relative TO
the Presidency, in which he declines giving his
opinions on the questions OF the day, and refers
them to his past life aud services.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
Ehilips Fire Hnnihilator

Between one and two thousand persons assem-
blcd in ST Louis, on Saturday evening. to witness
the first experiment in that city by Messrs Gray,
Davenport & Lewis, of the Fire Annihiator.-
Owing to some mjsmanasement, the experiment
proved an entire ia alure, and left an unfavorable
impression on the public mind, of the efficacy Of
the discovery.
The St Lous lntelEgenccr says: 4.
\ two stor; frame building, sixteen by twenty
feet, filled with combuS, lbe materials, well sat
urated with turpentlne, had been prepared for the
test III The open space, known as Washington
Square, on Market between Twelfth and Thir-
teen'h streets. Between seven and eight O'Clock
Mr. Davenport explained to the crowd the prin-
cipies of the Annihila;or, and with evident conf
,ience in its powers, directed the building 10 be
fired. The flames spread with wonderful rapidi-
", and in "a few moments the Whole structure
was enveloped One of the largest annihators
in use was now brought to bear, but before the
person intrusted with its management could get
the machine properly adjusted, so as to discharge
the gaseous vapor directly in the doorway, the
heat became 50 intense as to render It's manage
ment impossible and the effort to extn.uish the
flames was abandoned. The operator escaped
from the burning mass with his clothes consider
ably scorched, leaving the machine 10 discharge
itself directly in the air.
AT later period when the building was well
nigh consumed smaller machine. more properly
managed, was brought in requistion, but the eff
feet upon the flames was SO trfling as to be bare
ly perceptible, and the building finally burned
TO the ground.
Before the crowd dispersed, Mr. Davenport
again addressed them and expressed his surprise
well regret at the failure but reiterated bis
full confidence in the wonderful powers every
where claimed for the annihilator. He attribn-
ted the unfavorable termination of the present en-
pertinent to the unskilful manner in which it
was conducted and concluded, by announcing an
other test during the present week, when he hoped
all who were then present would witness its sue
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
To the Friends Of Education.

Teachers and friends of Education will bear in
mind that the 'NoRMAL TEAcuER's INSTITUTE,
Tor Southern Iowa, win commence its session at
denmark, Lee county, on Monday the 18th of
October, under the Superintendence of Professor
). K. Sweet, Of New York
PROFESSOR SWEET has been in the northern
portion of the states of Iowa and Illinois, and the
southern portion Of Wisconsin, during the past
summer, where he has been emnently successful,
in the management Of these Institutes. He was
in this place yesterday, on his way to Denmark.
where he expects to close his labors in this State
and the West. As this will be the last opportu-
nifty that the teachers of this section of country
will have of avalng themselves of the services of
Professor Sweet, We shall be glad to hear of
full attendance at Denmark, on Monday next
The citizens of that place have made arrange
ments for the accommodation of allwho may at
tend :; the price of tuition and board will be 81
For gentlemen, and S3 for lalies, during the ses,
sion of three weeks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

How RAILROADS OPERATE UPON WEALTH
AND PopULArIoN.-We take the following from
the Wing Messenger, published at Hannibal
Such facts are worth more than volume of es-
says on railroads:
Last Sunday thirty wagons, with over one hun
red persons from Illinois, passed through this
place, intending TO locate on the line of the Han
nibal and st Joseph railroad. Every day emf
grants are landing here, looking out homes in this
section.
On the same day some 25 wagons crossed the
river a. this place, en- roate for Oregon.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
For he IIaWk-E.yt


Mn EpIToR:-We closed our Camp Meeting
near this place, on yesterday. would, through
your paper, express my qualification at the man
ner IN which the meeting passed off. Almost
perfect order prevailed throughout.
This fact is traceablc, think, TO some several
causes combined @ .sr ..-- GO
lst. Oar new code of laws provides, most full
ly, for the protection of such assemblies.
I'd. Yourself and neishbcring editors kindly
invited public attention to the law on the subject.
Sd. We have law abiding, orderly commun;-
ty in Burlington and vicinity.
Finally, the presence and the power of Al
mighty God, were so manifest on the occasion, as
to produce in almost every mind, reverence and
awe.
Surely the Lord was with us, and did great
things for us, whereof we are glad" s.
True, a few bad fellows of the baser sort made
at one time. some threats Of violence; but the
timely aid, kindly rendered by the Sheriff of the
county, prevented all disturbance, and perfect
quiet prevailed. Such officers do honor to their
station. May Gods blessing restupon our friend!
Many mouths We're eloquent i'll praise of the
grove and grounds, which are located on the
premises of the Honorable Shepherd LETTER.
Truly, it is lovely and ha'lowed spot!
Might We not do well to repeat these exercises
from summer to summer? We submit this for
the consideration of all concerned.
Burlington, Oct. s, 1881. JOS BROOKS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

NIRGINu.-The Wing and Democratic Con-
vent'ons in this State have ad ioarned after having
made nominations for State officers. .
The Wing Convention nominated George w.
Summers for Governor; Samuel Watts for Lieut.,
Governor and Sidney S. Baxter for Attorney
General.
The Democrats nominated Joseph Johnson for
Governor; Shelton +. Leake, for Lieut. Governor
and Willis 7. Bocock for Attorney General
special election will be held on the 23d Oc-
toher, to pass upon the new Constitution. There
Is no doubt Of lis rattle alton BY large majority
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

NED BUNTLINE.-Ned Buntline spoke in st
LOUIS on the 1st inst. He expressed his belief
IN the emancipation of Cuba, and considered the
invasion of Lopez as premature, in-planned, and
badly eXecuted.-[ keokuk Dispatch.
Well-we hope you are satisfied The opin-
ion OF so intelligent, and withal SO honorable, a
man as the ''great shot at" of Nashville, and the
chief of the ''Astor Place Rioters' at New York,
ought to be eminently conclusive! If such men
are the advocates Of Cuban emancipation, 1t
would be well for all who have any regard for
decency, OF honor, TO eschew all connection with
1t, as they would avoid the plague. We opine
that those who have barely escaped the hangmrn
at home, will not prove very creditable compan-
ions abroad. A more notorious scoundrel than
this Ned Bun;ine, alias f. Z. c. Ju,son, never,
IN this country, went ''unwhipt of justice" and
it is astonishing to us, that those who ought to
know his character, should give publicity or cur
rcncy to any op;,;on he might utter
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

WISCONSIN SOLD TO CAss.-The friends of
Senator Walker and Dodge, fn! too late. that
they are in the hands OF the Phstnes. All the
delegates to the Loeofoco National Convention
from Wisconsin. .are in favor of Gen. Cass serving
a second term as a candidate. and two of them,
who are editors, are urging his claims, in the pa
pers they conduct. = g.. .--.~. .u... ..a .....
The editor Of the Madison Democrat, who is
one, repels an insinuation that he could be for any
one else, and saws. SIN the Congressional Dis
,rict we were offered 10 out of ?, votes for Del
erate to the National Conveution-our own views
being we'll understood, by the Convention, as un-
compromisinslv for Lewis Cass; and, in no con-
tingency, for Dodge, Walker, or any Of the small
fru mentioned as araildbles."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

NEws!!-Some of the English Journals, speak
ing Of the United States, have grave'y informed
their readers that the Hon. Frederic Douglass-a
co!ored gentleman-:s prominent candidate for
the next Presidency!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

TENNEssEE.-The legislature of this State met
at Nashville on Monday the 9th. Jordan Stokes,
whig, was elected Speaker of the House by ma
iori'y of one vote. r. Hill, whig, was elected
Speaker of the Senate. 4 whig clerk of the
House was elected on :he fifth ballot, and in the
Senate on the fortieth ballot 1t is thus shown
that there is small whig majority in both Hou-
ses, which will ensure the election of two Wing
Senator's.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
Speeches at the Railroad Jubi,ea q, po..,,

This celebration was worthy Of Boston. The
festivities continued for thee days, and passed
off without any event to mar the general pleasure
We are able only TO give the speeches or the
President and MIR Webster, in reply TO the COM
p!imen:ary address Of Gov. Boutwell,.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
Senator Berrien.

The southern papers contain the address of this
gentleman, which has been so anx:oasly looked
for II is for the most part, (says the Tribune,)
a justification OF his course in the Senate, and
contains scarcely an allnson TO his future policy.
lie declares that he will not vote for Mr. Cobb
for GoYNrnor.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

\ Philadelphia letter SAYS: Much exeitemehs
existed here to-day i'm consequence "a rrpcrt
Ia he effect that an Attempt had been made Ia
SchnyIkils county. On Nonday night. to assassin
ate Governor Johnston. during ai pnlItl-
cal Meeting. The wa the story runs i, that
while the Governor Was addressing meeting.
row occurred during which p'stai was fired M
him. the ball whis'ling by his heal. have no
further particulars
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

CuBA.-The news brought by the Baltic at N.
York from Liverpool induces the belief that ne
soiations have been opened between Spain, Eag-
land and France, ard that they are likely to re-
suit in treaty, the object of which will be to
preserve Cuba to Spain with some notifications
of her government, such as local legislature, &c.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

NEVER DID A LONG THiNG.-The New York
Independent saws. that one Of the most estimahle
aud successful ministers in Western New York.
is distinguished, among other good qualities, for
the brevity of his public services.whether prayer,
sermons or addresses; and being compliment
ted on one occasion for his habit. he answered.
81 suppose have done some wicked things in
nv life, and know have done many foolish
things but nsrer dill u Ions thing -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

N. N.l.TIMEs.-This paper appears to have met
with eminent success. On the ninth day Of its
publication, it claimed circulation of 10000
copies to paying subscribers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

An Indiana paper refuses 10 publish eulogies
gratis, but adds: I'VE viii publish the simple
announcement of the death # any of oyrr friends
with pleasure
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

WIscoNslN.-Leonard J. Farwell is the Wing
candidate for Governor, and James Hughes for
Lit Governor.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

An old farmer in Ohio, who was anricHs IN
have his minister dismissed. w4s asked the r-a-
soa. 81 have heard sav - was the reply that
change ot pastor make f-' calves ant 1 n in
for achan-e.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

We are indebted TO the Martha, No. 2, and &c
the Dubuque for late st Louis papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

\ down Easter says that men of old used ~
have three scruples TO one dra1l, but now they
can take three drauis AMI have no scrupies af ali
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

Mr. Kinniburgh died at Edinburgh last week.
To him, we believe, is due the credit Of raising
the deaf and dumb from the position of mere
creatures of sense, 10 the station OF moral intel
lectual and responsible beings. He belonged TO
the Congregational body, of which he had been
minister before he took up the cause Of the deaf
and dumb and his loss will be severely felt BY
the churches throughout Scotland.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

ANOTHER INDUSTRIAL ExHIBIrIoS.- letter
from Vienna, (says the Boston Transcript,) an
nounces that grand industrial exhibition is to
take place in that city next year, on tie plan of
the one in England.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
Littell's Living Age,

No. 3S5 of this valuable publication contains
quite number of articles of interest to all lovers
of good reading. The character of the work has
long been established, aud its usefulness is attest
ed by recommendations from some of the first
names in our country for talents and acquire
ments.
Besides Poetry and shorter articles, the last
number contains the following:
l. Hartley Coleridge.
2. Nears Syria, Palestine and Asia Minor.
3. John Lewis.
4. Story of Duncan Chisholm.
5. Mary Queen of Scots.
6. Bodenstedts Morning Land.
I. Works of John Adams.
8. The Great Globe.
.. Hurry -Graphs-The Lorgnette.
10. Scientific Anchori;e.
IL. Yacht Cluhs--The America.
The Living Age is Published weekly by f.
Little 4 CO., Boston, at So per year.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

MiCHHGAN.-Ihe Democratic State Consen-
ton OF Michigan nominated Robert McCieiland,
of Monroe, for Governor, defeating Alex. w.
Buei, Gen. Cass' friend, who MeCielland's
competitor. Gen. Cass was recommended for
the Presidency, and being preseut accepted The
nomination. .t.- ..-
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

''Does the floor you have been securing look
nice. Bridget ?'' TsE e...- ....
s'Indade. an it does marm--lust as nice as if
hadn't touched i'll didn't hurt il at all, at all "
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

You've MANS Best FRIEND.-A patent has
Just been granted in Washington to Mr. David AL
Ian, of st Louis, for Improvements in washing
machines Among other advantages, it is war
ranted not TO wear out shirts, and to keep but
tons perretualiy on!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

: Inc Hon. J. J. CRrrrENDEN is acting as Sec
rstasy Of State, during the absence Of Mr. Web
sttr. *SA 7a'fHses ~ hfa7-is s
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16

A BEAUTIFUL CHAR,t TER.--The late Mrs MI
ria Crittenden, wife of Hon. John J. Crlttenden.
was woman of rare attanmelits, which, blended
with the christian graces, ma ie character rarely
eaualled. The editor OF the Presbyterian Herald
slys she was loug a member of the Presbyterian
Church. and amid all the seductive scenes through
which she was called to pass. she ever main aimed
her christian character untarnished. Lord Nor
peth, on his visit to this country, remarked that
she was the most complete model Of digniied,
sef-possessed, atfable christian lady that he had
seen in America. 2
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-04-30
The Cuban Expedit,on.

1t will be seen by the proclamation Of the
President of the United States, which we pub
lish to-day, that the statements furnished
by our Savannah correspondent as to the
reality Of the supposed attempt upon the
Island of Cuba, have been grounded in
fact The Government of the United States
have obtained snch knowledge of this de-
sign as to feel called upon to make it
known in an official statement to the coun-
try, and to warn all good citizens to abstain
from participating in SO illegal transaction.
This step on the part of the President must
meet the commentator Of all parties who are
DESTROYS to keep the country out Of embroil-
ments with foreign powers, and to preserve the
good faith of the Government free from the
charge which would lie against it were these
hostile movements toward foreign and
friendly nation allowed to proceed within
our own borders by the negligence of the
United States authorities. We have no doubt
the determination evinced by the President
to suppress these lawless proceedings will
be carried out with the utmost promptness,
vigor, and efficiency. 1t will be remembered
that on previous occasion similar to this it
was made reproach in some quarters in Eu-
rope, against General Taylor, that the efforts
made by him against the Cuban invaders We're
SO late in their date, and so lukewarm in their
character, as to indicate half wish at least for
the success of the expedition. We believe this
insinuation against the sincerity of General
Taylor was entirely groundless. But, in the
present instance, we have no doubt the prompti-
tude and directness Of the executive in doing its
duty, and preserving the good faith of the Gov
eminent inviolate, will be such as to leave no
room for such an imputation in any quarter.
Boston Courier.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-04-30

correspondent of the Boston Transcript sug
goats that gas light might be the best and cheap
est that could be supported on the Minot Ledge. It
would only require small tubular shaft to be
erected, no says of the desired height. we'll footed
and braced in the ledge, presenting unnecessary
surface to tho force of the winds and waves, and
suitable gas-works upon the shore, and pipes for
feeding the light with the gas. The outlay and
maintenance. no thinks. must be less than the nte-
rest Of the money upon . sum requisite for stone
structure for the support of a common light, and
besides, the gas could be shut of by day, partially
and mostly, and let on by night at the gas work,
to avoid exposure of life by frequent resort to
the ledge. The distance through which the gas
might be conveyed would be of comparative trifing
consequence in the expenditure, when weighed by
that of structure for a common light
The Boston Journal, however. thinks there is q
fatal objection to this mode of lighting. and that is,
that it would be liable to be frequently extinguished
by the rupture of the pipe and by other accidents.
Such uncertain light, it says, would be far worse
than no light
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-04-30

BY an act of Congress, passed at the last
session, the Secretary Of the Treasury was re-
quired to cause "a Board to be convened, To be
composed of two officers Of the navy Of high
z rank, two officers of the engineers Of the
. army, and such civil officer of high scientific
= attainments as may be under the orders or at
!. the disposition of the Treasury Department,
8 and junior officer Of the navy to act as Sec
: rotary to said Board, whose duty it shall be,
8 under instructions from the Treasury Depart
ment, to inquire into the condition Of the
9 Lighthouse Establishment of the United
9 States, and make general detailed report
e and programme to guide Legislation in extend
8 ing and improving the present system Of con-
Z struction, illumination, inspection, and super
intendence."
Under the preceding provisions Of the act Of
Congress, we learn that the following gentle
men have been selected to form the above
Board, viz: Commodore w. b. SHUBRIcK and
Commander S. f. DUPONT, of the Navy; Bre-
vet Brigadier General j. G. ToTTEN, Chief of
the Engineers; and Lieut.. Col. JAMES KEAR-
NEY, Of the Typographical Engineers; Professor
A. ID. BAcHE, Chief of the Coast Survey; and
Lieut.. THORNTON S. JENKINS, of the Navy, as
secretary.
The Board will meet in this city in the en-
suing Houln, ioi VIC purpose VI organization,
previous to entering upon their highly impor-
tant duties. These duties will embrace full
examination of the whole of the lighthouse
system Of the United States, including re-
port as to any new lighthouses which may be
required, and the selection of the sites for
them; the propriety of altering or changing the
location, or Of disseminating any Of those al
ready existing; the mode of lighting them. fur
nishing the needful supplies, and superintend-
ing them; and reporting generally On any point
connected with the system.
The labor will necessarily be great, as the
task involves the necessity Of personal inspec-
ton Of all the lighthouses, light-yessels, and
beacons, amounting to some hundreds, along
the whole of the Atlantic coast, from PASSPORT
to Cape Florida, and round all of the gulf coast
to the Rio Grande.
From Board, SO judiciouslY selected, of Off
GERS of high professional character and expe-
rience, valuable and reliable reports may be ex-
pected, and results of the greatest advantage to
this branch of the public service.--InteI.