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Plank Roads.

The little time during which these roads have
been in Use among us has enabled VT ~ see hov
they should be constructed, and TO avoid certain
errors naturally fallen into with these al first laid
down. The first criticism regards ".za
MATERIAL. Our first roads were made nf pine
plank: but on a road which is to be travelled IL i
of little use TO construct pine road since the
planks will wear through IN very short time a
single season viii destroy. OH road like those
leading into this city. many Of the plarks. III a
road is not very much travelled the timber will rot
out in little tiraa. HemlorlS is better in both
respects but is not plenty i'm this region. Our ma
teral is oak which l. the most abundant of any
timber produced among Us. Black walnut IN
some districts is plenty enough and - as durable
as oak.
Construction. All plank roads should IT, de-
iivared of water. The great error of some of the
plankng in this city, particularly On Lake and
Randolph streets il that the piankS laid that
the wafer il suffered IN collect ir the cracks be
tween the planks. Consequently tire plank does
not lie firm; for the crossing b. team moves 1t
aud sets tn water In motion which washes small
crevce beneath it. and this il gradually enlarged
till there large vac ant spaces under the PLANK
ing. The evils OF this are three-fold. BciaE un-
supported the plank rolls slightly, and wears oil
nj the edges; it also springs or bends and j. there
by weakened, and, further the presence VT the
air beneath rots il. So that it il attackrd on both
sides at once. Such plankin- viii no. last one
third as long as it should do II Il con he per-
fectly solid and dry il il soon bedied i'm the earth,
hv which the atmosphere j. entirely excluded
from beneath. and the only wear is above. By the
passage Of teams. This in such cases wiIi Be se-
nv small indeed. The plankEE first put down 'n
this city.in the summer OF 1913, is rnE apparent
" as 60 ID as when first laid though there were er
rors committed in the work.
The use &C large stringers beneath Is also ner-
ror. The planks olght to rest oa the earth flor
their support. StrinGers only useful IN keep
ing the plank from turning; which, especially at
first, they are liable to do. while the earth be
meath them il soft There should he no impedi-
ment to the compact and suug testding d0rra of
the whole superstructure Of the road.-Praase
Earmpr
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
BURLINGTON. IOWA. JUNE r. 1851.
Disasters at the North.

The Dubuque Tri-weekly Herald Of last Thurs
day, contains melancholy account of loss Of
iife La another column we have recorded the
sweeping away Of mills, bridges, SC, in that
country. by the late food. In addition that pa
per contains the particulars of the drowning of a
lady by the name Of Alloway. She and her hus-
band were an elderly couple, living on the banks
of the Maquoketa. On the Sunday night previ-
Gus, they Were aroused at about O'Clock by the
rush Of waters into their house. By that time
there was -four feet of water on the lower floor.
They fled Immediately from the house. but were
overwhelmed by the flood before they could reach
a place of safety. The husband seized hold of a
bush with one hand, and with the other support
cd his already drowning wife. The wife soon
eNertions, sank in death, and her lifeless body
was torn from the weakening grasp of her COM
panion. He was enabled to keep his hold until
morning, when he was rescued from his perllous
situation by the neishbors. His dwelling, with
all its contents, was swept away, together with a
Touring mill of which he was the owner.
Every bridge and dam between Eads' Grove
and Dubuque, Were reported gone. A saw mill
on the South fork of the Maquoketa above Eads'
gone. The dam Of Schemmel's Factory on the
North fork, materially injured. Smms' mill on
Little Maquoketa is reported gone, and the dam
at Hawley's Carding mill is swept away. On
account of the destruction of bridges and the bad
roads, the extent Of the disasters could not be as
certaincd.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The Gazette seems somewhat disturbed at
what the editor is pleased to call ssthe Presiden-
tial tour" He attributes the late celebration of
the opening Of the Erie rail road, and the con-
ncctioa President FILLMoRE had with it, to an
attempt at making political capital. Such an
idea is Inconsistent with the whole proceedings.
The celebration was hoaored by distinguished
men OF both parties. These men of both parties
took part in the proceedings, and were called on
to address the crowds from point to point. 1t
was fitting that the President, above all others,
should participate in such jubilee. The inn
provement, vastcr and more important than any
other of the kind in the whole world, runs through
the Presidents own State. He had contributed
to its progress and il would have been unpardon-
able not to have invited him to witness its con-
summation. Aside from these considerations. as
President Of this great Republic, it was appropri-
ate for him to share in the completion of this
bond Of union, this greatest work in the country
which cements the west and the cast with bands
of iron. Away, then, with all party croalings and
insiaious attempts to do the very thing for their
party which they accuse the President of doing
for his. The object Of the Gazette. in making
such an inSinuation, stands out in bold relief. II
was recorded to counteract any incidental popu-
larity the President may have secured by his par
ticipation in the celebration. Why do we not
make similar attempt to eieatrise the effect of
DouGLAss' speeches and attendance on the same
occasion? We might, with the same propriety.
The Gazette should be the last to condemn
"Traveling Cabinets" Gen. JACKSON, Mr. VAN
buren, and Mr. Polk were famous for making
presidential tours, and that, too, for avowedly
political purposes. A IFhig Cabinet, we are
sorry to say, is something of a rare sight, any
how; and when the people become accustomed
10 the presence of such body, as we hope they
will be, and when their peregrinations are more
frequent and gratuitous, so as to be annoying. it
may then be time for loco foco editors to COM
plain. The only inference we can draw from
their present faultfnding is that they are little
scared at the growing popularity of Mr. FtLLMoRE
and his CABINET.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The election to fill the vacancies, occasioncd
by the seeding Senators of the New York Leg
islature, has most signally rebuked the disorgan-
izers and their sympathisers, by returning five
Wings out of the twelve, and perhaps more
When the Gazette, short time since undertook
to justify the Seceders, we combatted his state
ments, and simply declared that we would bide
our time by waiting to see how the people of New
York viewed the matter, and that the election
would settle it. The election has settled it, and
all may see that the people have condemned the
acts of these loco focos. The Canal Enlarge
ment Bill will now pass, much to the chagrin Of
loco focodom-in New York and elsewhere
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
Massachusetts, Election.

The vote in the Second District in 25 towns
was for Robert Rantoul, ir., 7,lsS; c. w. Up
ham, (whig) 6,0s6; B. F. Browne, (loco) 6ss
The lean loco foco vote shows conclusively how
a large majority of that party voted. They ANAL
gamated with the abolitonis.s and free soilers in
eecting Rantoul. Let them say no more about
Whig coalition after this.
In the Fourth District Benz. Thompson, for
merly whig member of Congress is elected. al
towns give Thompson 6,34s; J. G. Palfrey, late
free soil NJ. C., 6,229; Il. rockingham, loco,
Tao.
In the Seventh District, John Il. Goodrich,
whig, is elected. Goodrich 1869; II. W. Bish-
op, Hunker loco coalitionist, 4,096; Hayden, free
soil coalitionist, but whose friends mostly went
over to the Hunker loco candidate,77
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

WHERE Is GALENA-The Dubuque Herald
flares up at Gen. LYMAN, because he alluded to
Galena as being on the Mississippi. 1t is well
enough for Dubuque to object to its being stated
that Galena is TO be one of the termini of the
great central rail road, when Dubuque is to have
that honor and share the emoluments 1t is well
enough for her to object to that But don't let
her editors seriously assert as they have done,
that FEvRE river on which Galena is located, is
a very small tributary of the Mississippi. 1t is
no such thing. The Mississippi is tributary
to Fevre river at least half the time, as any one
may see who will take the trouble to throw a
chip overheard into the last mentioned stream
when the Mississippi has plenty of water to
spare. The chip, at such time, win go Up
stream towards Galena, sure.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

We cannot enter into personal controversy
with the editors of the Keokuk Dispatch. We
have mo:e important work on hand than to stop
to vindicate our own character and motives
Time will do that, as it has done triumphantly
heretofore. But time can't edit our paper to suit
either oursef or the public. We think ,re cam
That is our mission at present, and we wont be
turned from it. Personal controversies between
editors are neither interesting nor Instructive
We wish to make our paper both. and shall there
fore discard them. Besides, the Dispatch uses
weapons long since relinquished by gentlemen.-
Self-respect, il nothing else, forbids our entering
the lists with him -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
VOL. XIII.
pIDAY:::::::::::s...,,......:.s;;:mJtNE 6, 1851.


!. Til enterprise commends itself to every citl-
-. AZ Iowa, in this region of the State. The
reat want Of the people even now is such con-
'..etion as will enable them to have connection
IN the great railway thoroughfares both north
~ ,Outh, for travel and expectation. As they
8. now situated, all their imports and exports
:. ~ St Louis. 1t takes travellers going cast,
,,.,., lime to get to Chicago, than il does from
49, mint to New York. Such work as is con-
,.nn,,ted would remedy these Inconvenience
~ ihe time il is completed, the great Illinois
o.ntral Rail Road viii be made to meet it, so
.s.t choice Of Markets win he afforded our far
.rs 10 the south by rail road or by river; to the
- ~ continuous rail road. With such COM
.,.n;cation, New York could be reached from
(. n.r,;nrton in about seventy hours.
N 1Se people Of this vicinity have evinced their
am II such project by their works. The City
n,r,or,tion, by vote Of the people, authorized
!. ,shscribe $4,000 to the Stock, while the peo-
~ themselves, in their individual capacity, in
ioxn and country, viii raise 100000 more, if
{ ,her have not already done it. We hope to be
~. IN 1 very few days, to announce the time
I'm the Stockholders will meet for the purpose
Z orranization. The people of Peoria, Knox
"A warren counties are equally interested with
Sar,elves. The Soil belongs to them, but we
,AaI share largely in the fruits.
The time is past for urging our citizens to
aane forward and subscribe to the furtherancc
{ thi. enterprise. They have already done that.
WHAT Is now needed to be done as speedily as
rossible, is to see the Company completely Or
a.aiaed---the Engineers on their surveying tours
and ! commencement Of the road fully made.
Il all this can be done by the 4,h of July, twill
u worthy Of the day, and will add zest to the
Jubilee. The people have taken all the prelim'-
nary steps that were expected of them, and the
responsibility Of pushing forward the work now
rests on the Commissioners.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

81 San CAsuALry.-OnW Wednesday, the 4th inst,
\ SrEPHEN, little colored hoy, about ten years
eA, who was quite favorite among all the chill
1sen in town, fell into the river while playing on
araft, and was drowned. His body was recov-
Gsd shortly after, and every means used to resus-
! eitate him. But it was too late. He was in the
fsmily Of J. w. GRIMES. Esq, and was permit
ted to enjoy the same advantages that are award
Y "a to the most favored children in town. In the
sabbath and day schools he was attentive, and in
his behavior exemplary. All who remember his
god natured shining face, cannot but regret his
mtimely end.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

GREELEY, in his Counsel to the a-Going,"
tells folks who cross the for the first time,
to take good supply Of 0annels and old wool
len clothes. He tells them to put on nothing
during the voyage that would sell for five dollars.
Some will wickedy think that G. is about recon-
mending his own wardrobe for sale, since he has
been introduced to the grandees. Notwithstand-
ing, he gives some good advice, which we have
laid aside for future publication.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Dates from Rio de Janeiro, up to May 4, state
dat the Emperor and his ministers are engaged
N the total humiliation of slavery and the slave
6ade. Nine dealers in the traffic had been heav-
ny fined; twenty-one had been imprisoned; and
two Of the most wealthy an prominent had been
expelled from the country. There had been 1856
deaths from fever at Rio, during 10 days, and at
least five times that number have fallen victims
to the same disease in the provinces and on the
coast
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

INrEREsrING.-The Te'egraphc Mast at Al
exandria has been swept away blythe flood This,
we believe is the third time; we hope it may now
be erected at more permanent point. This will
cut off all lightning communication below keo-
kuk for some time
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
The Code.

The Capital Reporter of last Wednesday says
that the printing of the code is completed. and is
in the hands of the Binder The Secretary of
State is making preparations for its speedy dstri
hutton. The Reporter PAYS Mr. WOODWARD a
very handsome compliment for his energy and
assistance in preparing the code for the press.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

A CoLD.-'.Do Won know what il u.s." s1vs
Lamb. .'to succumb under an insurmou1table day
mare? an indisposition to do anything, or be any
thing tota! deadness or distaste-a suspension
Of vitalitv-1n indifference to locality numb,
soporfcal good-for- -nothlngness-an osslilcatlon
all over-an oyster-lke Indifference to passing
cvents--a mind stupor--, brawney defiance to
the needles Of thrusting in conscience--wlth i
total rresoution 10 submit 70 water Cruel pro-
cegsas?"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Goop.-It has been proposed to contribute a
block Of lead instead of stone, from Dubuque, to
the Washington Monument. A block of the ma
tive ore, Of suitable dimensions, which could be
obtained from Levins' Cave very easily, would
be an unique as well as very emblematic and
handsome present from that portion Of our State.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

a boy in Derby, Conn, while attending
nehaserie, after giving the elephant nuts and
s'acf things pricked his trunk the animal be-
eans furious, but the boy got out of his way in
= crowd. Notwithstanding the warning of the
tseper, the boy approached the elephant again,
Saea he received blow on the head from the
afased brute, which caused the boys death in
sAort time.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

+ 3THE DAuGHrERo OF NfGHr."--We commence
thi story on the endorsement Of the United Ser
uee Magazine. as being thrillingly interesting
"A instructive. 1t viii be divided into short
sanders, and viii probably last several weeks
Ike the Missouri Republican, from which paper
ve select our copy, we would advise our readers
breserve the papers in which it appears, until
e series is completed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Mr. WEBsTER's GREAT SPEEcH.-We COM
mence the publication Of Mr. WEBsTER's great
speech at Buffalo, in to-day's tri-weekly. To Sc
cure our usual variety we have divided it into
three parts. The whole of it will appear at once
in our next weekly.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

RrcHrE,s SODA FouNrAIN.-The latest inn
nosements in manufacturing Soda, and making
ave been put in requisition by Mr. ALpHEus
AircHrE, whose chemical knowledge qualities
him 70 DO up such things in the right way. See
Advertisement
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The lady, recently convicted of passing coun-
terfeit money in Coyington, KY, stated that the
money was manufactured in her husbands house
in Detroit, Michigan, and that her maiden name
was Lucy Thomas. Michigan has raised the
largest crop of full grown rascals, Of any Of her
sister STATES
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Mrs PREBLE, the widow of Commodore Pre-
", died in Portland, Maine, on the 9th ult.,
Eedsl. She has left large amount of property,
notwithstanding her many acts Of christian be-
Aeyolence while living.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The Wings in California seem to be much bet
ter organized than they are in many of the other
States. meeting was recently held, when reg
ular corresponding committees were appointed in
each State, and other preliminary arrangements
to make the party more effective.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Miie pELoN, French lady? made an ascen-
mammoth balloon, few days since in
adeiphia As an inducement TO gather a
- NE was to throw out three valuable gold
tiaes on her upward flight, to be distributed
lersons in the enclosure.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Masonic GRAND LODGE or IowA.-At their
annual meeting held at Fort Madison on Tuesday
last, the Grand Lodge reelected w. d. McCoRp
Grand Master, and P. G. NJ. Humphreys, Secre-
farr
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

e. PLANK RoAp NoRrH.-They are talking about
constructing Plank Road from Dubuque to Ma
quoketa- The latter place is one Of the most en-
sterprising and thriving villages in upper Iowa -
W A road like the one contemplated would be anna
! lingly beneficial to both places, and would pay a
hrge dividend to the stockholders. We have
asver known plank road fail to do this.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

For the benefit of their clerks and others, the
merchants of Dubuque have entered into an "a
greement to close their stores at l-2 o'clock,
from lst June to lst September, excepting satur
day evenings
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Coon NEws.-After remaining on stand a
few hours from u o'clock on Wednesday, the
ath inst, the water began to recede in the Missis
rGppi during that afternoon, and is now falling.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

DAVID F. DoUGLAss.--This gentleman, SEN
ator from Calayeras county, and L. S. Marshal
for the northern district Of California, is prom
nent Wing candidate for Governor of California
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

IaE WEArHER.-The oldest inhabitant has nev-
rNitnessed such continuous 'sspell'' Of unpleas-
nt weather in the west, as has been experienced
tor The last FIVE weeks. 1t is far from being set
Vi It the time Of writing this and no indication
when it will be.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The vicinity of Brookville, Ia, has suffered
much BY Ahe late heavy rains. Farms, mills,
hogs and houses were swept away, and immense
damage was done in the Valley Of Blue Greek.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

A writer from California says that he believes
there are more poor people in that state, in pro-
portion to the number of inhabitants, than in any
other in the Union. -r=
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

GARDNER, the youthful mail robber, was con-
victed in the U. S. District Court in this city on
Wednesday, the 4th inst, and sentenced to ten
years Imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Would it not be well for the City Council to
cause cheap but permanent monument to be
erected, in some suitable place to show the exact
height Of the water of the great flood Of 81.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

MELANCHoLY.-The Fairfield Sentinel states
that on Saturday evening last Mr. Enos Mills and
William Mills of Black Hawk township, Jeffer-
son county, were both struck by lightning while
walking together, and instantly killed. The first
leaves wife aud children to mourn bis loss
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

A eleaIcULruRAL.--The proceedings Of the last
win be seen in another column. The
n = roses was quite respectable. The abb
IL re Messrs Averys and Leonards was
AseUstted.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

AvoTHER WARSING.-A young daughter of
Mr. Hastings, Of Jamaica. VI. waiIe on visit
at the house Of friend in Londonderry, was shot
by a boy, who took up the gun and snapped it
once or twice without effect. He then pl4yfailF
pointing ii at the girl, said. --Ill shoot Won si>.7
and swapping it again, the whole charge lodged in
her forehead. She survived about an hour
When win people learn the folly of leaving io14-
ed guns about the premises?
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

LATE CALIFORNIA PAPERs.-We are indebt-
ed to our late fellow-citzen, Mr. L. B. AusrIS,
now in California for large package of San
Francisco papers of the 10th of April
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

WoNpERruL.-lt is reported that the musk
rats in the Mississippi bottom, in anticipation of
the late flood, constructed their houses several
feet higher than usual. Their mounds are an as
toaishmcnt TO all who behold them.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The description, in its details, of a most SUI
perb mansion about 10 be erected in Dubuque, is
somewhat marred by the editors stating that it
will cost about 1000. We have several unpre-
tending dwellings in Burlington that cost twenty
times that sum-
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Alexander ]. Dallas and II. A. Hood, who had
fist fight at the National Hotel, in Washington
City, on the 25th ult., left the mex, morning to
settle in a duel at Bladensburg. The police in
terfered and both have been bound over to keep
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

pear tree which was planted in the sever
teenh century is still s,anIing, and yearly beaz-
delicious fruit. in the ward nf Mr. Raa1es, Franks
fort street, Newark. y T.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

~ visited with another heavy rain last
q has continued all the morning, and the
sre without doubt again full. Those liy-
a Plank road win have much to encoun-
- enaesvors to get to town tomorrow.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Loss OF WHEAT.-Three hundred bushels of
wheat We're swept away by the food at Thomp-
sons mill, near Dubuque, on Sunday night
Two hundred bushels of it belonged to one farmer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

IMMENsE.--The actual measurement Of rain
that fell at Dubuque in five days, was inches
and 51-1oo The measurement was made by
DIR Hoor.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The valuable Touring mill at Anamosa, on the
Wabsipinccon, was washed away by the flood.
Three Of the bridges built by the U. S. on the
Military road to Iowa City are demolished.