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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
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Our new enterprise has secured the sanction of
quite number of our citizens, We still solicit
subscribers. All who now take the Weekly and
wish to change it to the tri-weekly, can do 3d.
The charge will be two dollars extra per annum.
Such change will give them the news three times
week instead Of once. They will please notify
us of their wishes, so as to avoid all mistakes.-
We are thus explicit, because several have been
of the impression that in subscribing for the tr-
weekly they are expected to continue the weekly
also. We would wish all to do so, who can con-
sistently take both, but we do not expect such an
amount Of liberality, except in very few instan-
ces. We hope to continue to make the tri-week-
ly vehicle of the latest news and acceptable to
all who may give us their custom.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

SANcHo PANzA COME AGAIN.. R,
of New York, who now resides in California,
and who is kind of Jeremy Diddler, in borrow
ing small sums of money without repaying them,
was rather unceremoniously treated at his new
home short time since. He was tripping it on
the slight fantastic toe,'' in a ball room, when
some of the sufferers called him out. There, on
the Plaza, in front of the California Exchange,
he was seized by some half dozen persons, placed
in stout blanket, the sides of which were firmly
held by a party of ganains, who proceeded to
toss the SHINING hero in the air, which they did
some ten or dozen times to most fearful height.
The last jerk let him too near the ground, and
begging hard to be let of, his tossing came to a
close
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

CASUALTIES ON THE DEs MoINEs.-We learn
from the Oskaloosa Herald, that man by the
name of LENDERr DE YONG, native of Holland,
while engaged in repairing bridge last Saturday
week, at Union Mills, Mahaska county, fell in
the water and was drowned.
On the Friday previous young man was
drowned at Fort Des Moines
Two small boys were also drowned at Red
Rock, about the same time.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

EXPLODING HaRPooS.-Mr Charles Hat,
blacksmith. of this town, has lately received >
patent for very ingenious Harpoor which Dr.
has invented. The head of the instrument i y
two parts-the point being separate from he
rest Of the head, and serving the part of BUILT
In the other part of the head pistol j. con-
structed in the solid steel, i'm the mouth 81 winch
is fitted the point A percussion lock !. cor
cealed and protected under the barb; Inf "no ~
instrument resembles an ordinary hTpoon, -.
after il il thrown and the whale begins 70 49,, -
upon it, the pistol IL discharged, and ne k'"rA
by the explosion Bangor Wing
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Mr. SARcEANr, the new Surveyor General Of
Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota, is giving very
great satisfaction, as far as we can learn. His
impartiality has disarmed the opposition that was
intended to be arrayed against him in Dubuque,
and We are glad to learn that he has secured the
confidence Of all parties. We learn that he has
given contracts to several of our fellow citizens,
which we hope may be Of great advantage to
them
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

FLAx.-The attention Of our farmers should
be turned to the raising Of Flax. The price Of
the seed will pay well, and then the new process
of manufacturing .aar cotton, which bids fair to
make a complete revolution in the use of the
grand staple of the South, will in short time
cause an unlimited demand for the fax itself. If
our farmers would direct their efforts in the cul-
turc of this article, and in the raising the best
breeds of sheep, we think their wealth would in
crease much faster, than in the cultivation OF our
present staples-corn and wheat
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The meeting Of next Saturday viii doubtless
result in securing the balance Of the 500 900 on
the private subscriptions from this county. Th,
we presume win be all that il required BY the
friends Of the road along the ineat least for the
present We probably shall learn At the meeting
whether Peoria and the equities along the line,
have done proportionately as well. We hope, al
70, that the roads will admit of some Of the
friends Of the enterprise to be present, from ILL.,
nois. The farmers in this and adjoining coun-
ties will doubtless be interested BY attending the
meeting. We have no doubt it will be full one.
The Committee have promised to have speakers
on hand.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

VISIT OF Mr. HAvEN.-The impressions made
on Mr. H. on his late visit to the farms of Messrs
LEONARD and AVERY, enabled him to witness
the capability and adaptedness Of our soil and
climate for the cultivation of first rate fruit At
our annual and other Horticultural exhibitions,
the science of pomology, as illustrated by those
named in Mr. HIS 'notes," as well as many other
horticultursts in this vicinity, has already reach
ed an elevated position, alike creditable to Iowa
as it is to those who have thus far brought it to
such perfection.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
State Specie Circular.

Mr. I. KIsTER, Treasurer of State has issued a
sort of Ukase, or Specie Circular, to the County
Collector Of this county, in which he declares he
will receive nothing "but specie and such State
warrants as are taken in according to and under
the laws of the State.' This must be onerous
both to the Collectors and the citizens. We
have always held the doctrine that what is good
for the people should be good enough for the
government. But Mr. KIsrER don't think so.---
Our farmers receive good currency for their pro-
dnce, and if they have to change it into specie to
pay their taxes, it will probably put specie up to
premium, and they will suffer loss thereby, as
well as be at considerable trouble. From all we
can learn, we judge Mr. KIsTER is somewhat ar
bitrary in the exercise Of his authority. One
Collector from populous county had paid him
several thousand dollars in money both in person
and by agent On making his last payment, he
proffercd a greater proportion Of State warrants
than currency. The Treasurer refused to take
more than half warrants
The Collector endeavored to convince the Trea-
slirer that it was running account with his coun
~, and as he had in his previous payments given
him most in money, he thought the aggregate of
all the currency and all the warrants paid for
given year should be counted. In this way-the
laws of the State, allowing each Collector 10 pay
one half in warrants and one half in money-he
had given him much more than one half in mon
ey. But the Treasurer would not view it in that
light, but insisted that each payment was so far
distinct transaction as to require at least one half
in money at every payment-he now requires
specie-and the great proportion of money alrea-
dy previously paid by this Collector, out Of which
ne could speculate If he chose, went for nothing.
he Collector informed him that his predecessor
acted differently. But Mr. KrsrER had his own
no'lons about the law, and actually put the COL
lector to great Inconvenience as we'll as expense.
in getting the currency for his warrants.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The Stage running between Ottumwa and Ed
dyville, was upset on Wednesday of last week,
while attempting to cruss small stream. The
heavy rains had swollen it to swimming order
The swiftness of the current and the entangling
Of the horses caused the accident. 1t was with
difficulty that the driver and two passengers were
saved One of the horses was drowned.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Gov. HENRY DopGE.-This much respected
and venerable gentleman spent few days of last
week at the residence of his son, Hon. A. c.
DODGE, in this city. The bad state of the roads
prevented many who revere his character from
calling on him. He left on the Lamartine for his
home in Wisconsin, on Saturday.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
Had Ia Stav all ni0ht

There was an interesting Debate in the Court
House in Davenport on Monday evening last, on
therelative usefulness of the organization of the
Sons of Temperance and the old fashioned Socie-
ties. The debate lasted four hours. In the mean
time the rain came down ''some," so that when
they adjourned those who lived on the wrong side
OF the creek running through town, couldn't get
home, but had to remain in the Court House all
night,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

MlNNEsoTA.-This favorable and fast boat came
up at half past six this morning. We thank the
obliging clerk for st Louis papers Of day before
yesterday. We find the following memorandum
on the margin of the Republican:-''LeftM Monday
at dark. Franklin long way behind. She left
same fine -,-ib
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

U. S. DISTRICT CouRr.-This Judicatory for
the Southern District Of this State, Judge DYER
presiding, commenced its June term in this city
on Monday last. This, with the Supreme Court,
which is still in session in this place, has brought
quite number of distinguished lawyers to our
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
horticultural.

The Southern Iowa Horticultural Society will
hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon, in the City Council Chamber. II is an
ticipated that the show of flowers and early veg
etables, will be worth visit from all our citizens
Til WeeLlu Hunk Eye of AMSTERDAM.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

BY the advertisement it will be seen that the
popular and wel-appointed steamer LAMaRrISE
will leave St Louis on the 10th of June for Plea
sure Excursion to the Falls of St Anthony. She
will be here on Thursday, the l2th and thus afford
an opportunity to those of our citizens, who wish
to take very pleasant trip.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

A lady passenger on board the Steamer Bril-
liant, on her passage from Pittsburg to New Al
bany, gave birth to twins, girl and boy, few
days since.
The small game and the snakes Of all kinds
have been driven from their hiding places by the
high water, and wherever there is dry spot to
be found near their old haunts, large numbers Of
the latter varmints may be found.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

DEATH OF LIcHTENsTEIN.-This gentleman
has for sometime past kept the second toll gate on
the Plank road. He resided for many years in
this city, and was extensively known. He was
a Prussian by birth. He was attacked with the
Erysipelas few weeks since, and died at his res
idence on the Plank road, on Monday last
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

REGATTA.-We witnessed very pleasant boat
race last evening in Burlington Bay, from the
bridge up Valley street. The steersman of one
lost the race by running the bow of the boat
plumb against brick house, that was partly I'M
der water.-ib.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

AN EDITOR IN THE PENIrENrIARY.-The ed
itor Of the Fort Des Moines Star, CURTIS BATES,
Esq, excuses the want of editorial matter for the
coming few weeks, on account of his being oblg-
ed to go to the Penitentiary. The Governor, it
seems, thinks that is the best place for him, and
perhaps some others think so too.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The Magnetic Telegraph is out of order. The
only way that Dispatches can be sent is to forwad
them from this place to Nashville, whence they
are expressed, at stated intervals, to Beardstown
We can now get our news from st Louis by
boats as soon as we can BY telegraph.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

A child about four years old, came to its death
few days since in New York, by an overdose Of
Dovers Powders. The physician ordered three
grains to be made into six doses the druggist,
installing the quantity ordered, made three doses
of six grains. The child died in about six hours.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

c. CuBA.-Nine prominent citizens of Port
Principe have been arrested as nsurrectionists.-
A later date from Havana up to May 8, speaks Of
the execution of Monies de Oca, who it says met
his fate like hero.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

BosTONt ny -
A returned Californian, Michael Morton,
found dead at the New England Hotel 49, -.
ing. The coroner held an inquest, VIC $50.
verdict that the deceased died Of disease con1n.
ed in California He left a considerable sno
Of money. I,te
The Legislature will adjourn sine DE a %
hour 10 night
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
Magnetic TELEGRAPH.

We see a statement in the papers, that o.
REILLy's telegraph line from Philadelphia to
Pittsburgh has declared dividend from its sur
plus profits of sirty per cent. That is getting
rich too fast. Were they to reduce their tariff
so per cent, they would lose nothing by the OPP
Grafton.
There is nothing wanting to make the Magnet
ic Telegraph from here to st Louis pay respec-
table dividend, but the putting and keeping the
line in such order that it could be depended on
for the transmission of dispatches. As it has
been managed there is very little certainty about
it, and merchants have to depend on the mails.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The Legislature of Massachusetts,, by an unan-
imous vote of both houses, has invited President
FILLMORE to visit that State. A Committee were
appointed to receive him and to tender him the
hospitalities of the State
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The North Western Bank Note Reporter aud
Counterfeit Dctector.-The first number of the a.
bove work was received by Thursdays mail. 1t
is to be published monthly at Chicago, by BRAD
LEY, CURTIss & Co., Bankers, &C The present
number contains 81 pages, double column royal
Svo and is afforded at the rate of IS cents per an
mum.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The man who makes short dresses, Turkish
trousers and buff boots, and who has induced some
of the ladies at the east to adopt the new costume,
has not yet found his way to Burlington.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The WoRLD's FAIR.-We did not receive Mr.
GREELEY's letter, describing the opening of the
Crystal Palace, until after we had put the des-
crlption in type from the pen Of the Correspond
ent Of the Philadelphia Bulletin. In comparing
both, we think the one we have published is
much more graphic than Mr. CPS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

TEMPERANcE.-We were present at the meet
ing on Monday evening. The address of Mr.
Dixon was eloquent and effective, and we were
sorry that all our citizens could not have been
there to have heard it.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

CASUALTIES ON SKUNK RIvER.-We regret to
learn that Mr. ARRowsMITH who owned the mill
opposite Augusta, was drowned few days since.
man endeavoring to save some logs at Low
ell on Sunday last. was also drowned.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

A large number of Italians, said to abound
with documents to show that they were either
''shipwrecked," "political exiles,' &C., recently
arrived in New York. Our people are cautioned
to look out for them-ib
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

At an evening party in Scotland, the belle of
the room was put up and disposed OF by lottery.
There were twenty tickets sold at fixed price,
and the fortunate drawer of the prize was nothing
10th to keep it, BY marrying the lady.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Willis and Webb, New York editors, are char
ging each other with all sorts of bad conduct
with a lady? We should think their readers
would be disguised with such personal develop
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

About 5000 persons have crossed at st Joseph
this season for California and Oregon. The
number crossing at Council Bluffs for the same
destination, will be about the same.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

MILITARY.-We learn that full stand of arms
arrived on Monday for the new volunteer infan-
try company in this city.
LOWELL AND CENTRE PLANK RoAD.-By a
notice in another column, it will be seen that
there is to be meeting of the Stockholders of
this important enterprise on Saturday next at
Danville
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Bow AccoRD.--This favorite boat, made so by
Capt. BERsiE. and Clerk DAwLEy having the
principal control of her, still makes her regular
trips. Her officers are as favorahly known as
any others on the river.
We recently took short down trip On the
Bon, and IN up trip on the Franklin, and can
therefore speak Of both, BY the book.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Since the establishment of the new Free Soil
paper in Boston some writer thinks there is quite
a distinction between commonwealth and common
arenl
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Judge WILKINSON, recently elected in the Rock
Island district, passed down on the Franklin No.
2, on visit to his parents, who reside in Jack
sonville
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

PREMAruRE.-The announcement Of the death
of the venerable Mrs MADISON, which has been
going the rounds, is contradicted. She was alive
and well at last dates.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

A writer in the National Intelligencer, from
Michigan, contradcts the statement avowing that
that State had abolished the collection Of debts
hy law
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Inc costly Dyke on the Illinois side opposite
81 LOUIS, has given way before the current This
was built at immense expense, to secure good
harbor for St Louis.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Jos. WILLIAMS, c. i've are glad to learn
that Chief Justice WILLIAMS, of the Supreme
Court, is able to attend to his duties. He arrived
here on Wednesday last
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

SKUNK RIvER.-At Rome this stream rose
nine feet, from Saturday evening to Monday
morning
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

DR FRANKLIN, No. 2.-This is one of the best
boats on the river. Every body knows her pop-
ular captain, HARRIS, and they are fast becom.
ing acquainted with his gentlemanly clerk. The
DR. F. makes through trips to st Paul,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Capt. RErLLEY has withdrawn from the Bur-
net House in Cincinnati, and is again engaged as
steam boat officer, in which latter capacity he
has always excelled.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

We thank the officers of the popular MIME
sofa for late papers from the north, on hel
last downward trip.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Cases before the q. S. District Court.-There
are several mail robbers, counterfeiters and 9TH
er kind Of offenders against the laws of the
United States, now under course of trial in the
U. S. District Court in this city. The Grand
jury have considerable to do at this time
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Mr. J. F. ABRAHAMs has been elected President
of the City Council, during the absence of the
Mayor, Mr. Cook.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Young GARDNER, who stands indicted for rob-
bling the mail, was brought down on the Oswego,
yesterday, and taken charge of by Deputy Mar
shall BuEL. He was subsequently arraigned be-
fore the U. S. District Court, and his trial will
probably be proceeded with this morning.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The New Bedford Mercury, in speaking of the
new three cent coin, says, ''we have never, after
an examination of many thousand coins, ancient
and modern, seen a more dirty, shabby, ill-con-
ceived, and worse executed piece of money!
Nuff ced
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

orEAMER ExPREss.-The officers of this boat
will please accept our thanks for late ST Louis
papers,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
Yote on tho Loan,

The vote for the loan was nearly unanimous,
on Monday. The vote was small, owing to the
certainty of its being carried. Many of those
who would have voted for it did not attend the
polls being assured that there was no need of aid
and comfort from them
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The DANUBE continues to be a most popular
boat. We thank the officers for late papers
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
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without having promised our readers to DO any
such thing, we throw out the present number IN
. new dress. All the reading matter is printed
with the handsomest type that has yet been cast
in the country. It Is from tue foundry OF a. r
L.nrw 4 Co, st Louis. In addition. we have
given much more reading matter than our wont,
and we hope the paper win SO far please our sub
,cr;bers a TO induce them to recommend it to
their neghbors and friends. The new postage
law, which goes into operation after the Soth
inst, will Be an inducement for new subscribers
10 send in their names. After that time the week
" can Be sent to any part Of the country without
any charge for postage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

We are glad to learn that GrDDrNos was not
permitted to sow the seeds of strife, in the late
new General assembly at Utica, Ny
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

large drove of several hundred good looking
porkers passed our Office yesterday, on their way
from the Distillery to Maj. Smiths farm. We
were glad to see them turning their "narratives''
from such place.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
Pleasure Excursion to the Falls.

The obliging clerk of the steamer LAMARrINI
will accept our thanks for late papers.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The New ENGLAND brought us late papers
for which the officers have our thanks.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

DAVENPORT GAzErrE.-This paper comes to
Us in an entire new dress and greatly enlarged.
Il 10 now one Of the handsomest papers in the
State, and we wish its gentlenanly proprietor
Mr. Saunders ample remuneration for his sue
cesaful attempt to keep up with the times.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The Upper Mill has been obliged to cease OPP
erations in consequence Of the high water.