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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
The Missouri Rivcr

dispatch from Jefferson City, at ten O'Clock
THIS morning informs us that the river rose over
t,co feet in the twentv-four hours ending at I
O'Clock last evening. From that time up to the
date OF the dispatch, the river rose only three
inches.
Dispatches from Boonville say that il was rain
ing, and the river was still rising there The
country opposite was submerged. MO Republi-
can Of Friday.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ANpWArER
Cure JouRNALs.-These works are well worthy
Of patronage. The first treats of, and is the re-
pository Of science, literature and general intel-
gence. The latter of hydroPathy, physiology anu
the laws of life. They are both published in
uniform monthly numbers of ?. elegantly printed
quarto pages. at 81 per annum, each, by FOWLER
s WELLS. New York.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

SINGuLAR.-Generally the more water there
is, the better 1t is for the Steamboats,. But they
can have too much of good thing as well as
others. 1t is so now. Owing to the sweeping
away Of whole woodyards, and the snbmerging
of towns, the steamboats, cannot obtain wood
enough to supply their necessities. This has
caused many to lie up. The visits Of boats to
this place are far less frequent now than is the
case in extreme low water.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

AuGusrA.-1his village, on Skunk river, the
southern boundary of this county, has suffered
immensely from the late flood. The lower part
of the town has for some time been under water
The river has found new channel, and the large
Touring mill Of Mr. Moffett will be useless with
out the erection Of new dam. The large stone
distillcry owned by Mr. NJ, has been nearly de-
molished, and many other buildings have been
greatly damaged. Three thousand dollars will
hardly cover Mr. MS losses.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Two hundred soldiers arrived at kanzas, on the
10Th ult on their way to New Mexico. They
were to be attached TO Col. SUMMERS regiment.
Two or three of the soldiers died on their way
Up from st Louis, of what was supposed to be
cholera
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

TuRN ABouT.-We learn from the st Louis
papers that large quantities of the flour shipped
from this and other places the river, are find
ing their way back. Several shipments have been
made in this way to Keokuk and high up on the
Desmcines to the old Fort, as well as up the Ill-
nois river.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

We clip the following from the Ripley Coun-
ty, Ia. Whig:--
"REv. F. II. CARY, of the NJ. F.. Church, and
who was in charge of the Versailles circuit for
the present conference year, has gone to Iowa.
He left TO make that State his home. with his fam
lily, few days since. with the purpose as we un-
derstand, of joining the Iowa conference when it
holds its next session. He and his excellent lady
Were much beloved by the people here, with whom
they had a long and intimate acquaintance, he
having been in charge of the circuit several years
ago-when his labors were blessed by revival
Of religion, that by many will never be forgotten.
All that know him well, will send their good
wishes and their prayers after him, for he is good
lover of society, and man not lifting himself up,
but beneicent and symrathizing towards all men.
and sound preacher
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

DR. WIN F. CLAIMING of Boston has recently
invented new fire and police alarm bell, to be
struck inssantaneously, through magnetic con-
trivanee. 1t is proposed to divide the city in
to six districts, with two classes Of circuit
wires-one to convey the alarm from any one
district to the central station, and the other to
send the alarm hence to all parts of the city,
Several scientific gentlemen who were present Al.
the trial of the experiment, spoke in high terms
Of its utility.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

REJOICING IN OUR ArFLIcTroN.-The follow
ing, from the last Valley Wing, is only spec-
men of the attempts in that quarter to depreciate
Burlington, in the eyes of the people of the Des
Moines Valley. The water opposite this place
may have reached FIVE miles on the line of the
contemplated road +; but what Of that? 1t may
not do so again for century; and if it does, the
late food has only shown us. providentially, how
high the road should be built. The contractors
will simply have TO cut their piles few feet long
er, in consequence, that is all.
'sThe sum of $4,000 was subscribed bv the
citizens Of Burlington and vicinity. last week. to
the stock of the Burlington and Peoria Railroad.
There is at the present time about seven miles of
the route that may be run by steamboats,. between
Burlington and the Illinois shore, which is great
advantage in saving embankment, grading and
railroad iron.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The new invention Of vulcanized india rubber
tires, for carriage wheels, is highly spoken of BY
the Scientific American. The india rubber i
held IN its place by the tire having a raised rim
on both sides, and by its own elasticity. The
editor had used carriage Of this kind, and the
sensation OF going smoothly over a road without
noise, is described as being delightful. The
wheels ne saw had been driven 1000 miles, and
appeared good for 1000 more, while an iron tire.
nc says generally wears ont in 5000 miles,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The SANITARY CoMMIrTEE.-Thisc committee
is on the alert in having the streets, alleys and
premises of the city thoroughly cleansed. They
can be materially assisted by those who may give
information of any existing nuisance which the
committee may overlook.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

J. MORTIMER, gambler of Baltimore, was re-
Gently killed in the streets of Richmond, By a
young man by the name of BOULEVARD. He re-
ceived three shots in the head from revolver
The difficulty originated in house of ill-fane
The way of the transgressor is hard
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

A. H. SANDERS, the well-known and popular
editor of the Evansville Journal, passed up on
the Excelsior, to-day, Monday. He has always
been welcome visitor heretofore, but the object
of his GRAND at the present time is Of such
character, as to make it somewhat questionable
whether we should be as glad as usual to see him.
He has come among us with the avowed purpose
Of taking away one of the Hawk Eye girls ofDav-
export Sanders is small man with a very big
heart
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

HovEY's SEEpLING.-We were yesterday pre-
scented by J. b. BROWNING, with gallon of his
superb Hovey Seedlings. The berries were enor-
mousy large and the handsomest We nave ever
seen. Mr. B. is preparing his ground to furnish
this market not only with first-rate strawberries.
but with other delicious fruits, as well as garden
vegetables.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Mr. J. M. Cooke, who was personating Gen.
Putnam, at the N. Y. Bowery Theatre, on the
3Oth ult., broke his arm and was otherwise III
jured, besides killing the horse on which he rode
He was riding up the steps which represented
mountain the horse became frightened, and fall
ing, was pierced through by the sharp end Of a
ioist on the stage.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
Tho Meeting ON SATURDAY.,

The meeting on Saturday was well attended,
although twas not so crowded as we anticipated.
The proceedings will be seen in another column.
The five per cent. on about twenty thousand dol
lars was paid in at the meeting. We have not
learned how much has been paid in to Messrs
Grimes, Tallant and Dodge, although the amount
is considerable. Subscribers should come up
voluntarily and pay their FIVE per cent. to these
gentlemen immediately, since it is now ascertain
ed that the company is so soon-the 2oth-to be
organized, and prompt payments from this point
may be necessary TO ensure the contamination of
the organization at the time appointed, besides
giving our citizens large voice in the Directory.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

SUPREME CouRr!-This body adjourned on
Thursday of last week, after session of three
weeks. They were to have held session of their
court at Ottumwa, but owing to that wn being
submerged, and the other incidental calamities
that have visited that portion of the State, word
came that court could not consistently be held
there. As the fall term will be held at Fort Des
Moines, and as there were but few cases on the
docket, snch an arrangement will not cause much
inconvenience. On the other hand good NAV
grow out Of it, asst affords Chief Justice WIZ
L1A"s, who remains in town, the opportunity of
writing out the Opinions, while all the arguments
are fresh, and where he is surrounded by all the
authorities cited in the various cases. The pre-
sent rotatory arrangement is good one, although
It has its Inconvenience; one Of these is that it
requires the Judges to 90 from point to point
without leaving them any vacation between the
courts to examine authorities and to write out
their opinions. If it could be done. while this
requirement exists, it might be we'll for one of
the Judges to remain to fiaish up the work, while
the other two proceeded TO fill the laws appoint
ment
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
From yesterdays Tri-weekly Hawk Eye.
LATEST NEWS.

To the clerk Of the Dubuque which came up this
morning, we are indebted for st Louis Republican
of Monday. When the Dubuque left on the evening
few feet Of being mp 10 the second story Of Of
of the stores. Commercial business had been
materially checked and no markets reported. BE-
low will be found some Of the latest news items.
PApUCAH, June Tth, p. NJ.
The Ohio is rising, caused by backwater from
the Mississippi. Tennessee AMI Cumhe la nd only
navigable by smallest boats. Most OF the large
boats in that trade have Land up.
Last week there were eight or ten deaths by
cholera in this vicinity, but no reported for
the last four days. The town is now very healthy.
Weather warm, with frequent showers.
Bangor, Me-, June 5.
A destructive fire occurred here at noon to- day.
A saw mill, two iron foundries, seven dwellings
three shops and several barns, with much valuable
machinery, are destroyed.
Hfilledgeville, Ca, June 3.
The Union Convention has unanimously nominat-
ed Howell Cobb for Governor, and reaitrmed the
resolutions Of the Convention Of December last.
Baltimore, June s.
The election yesterday resulted in the adoption
of the New Constitution by large majority.
Boston, June S.
The jury in the case of Scott, FIR aiding in the
rescue of Shadrach, have reported that :hey could
not asree-ten for, and two against conviction
They were retained to report again tomorrow.
Reading June ).
The Democratic Convention have nominated Big
Ter for Governor, and Clover for Canal Commits
sioner.
New York June 5.
Great excitement prevails, owing to the failure
OF Eaber Co., an extensive house.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
From despatch to the Mo. Republican, dated

The weather to-day is clear and pleasant
Since Sunday night, it has been one continual
storm. River rising fast 1t is getting over the
bottoms opposite this place. II is feared there
WIZ De great deal OF suffering on the bottoms,
and people are moving out. It il thought the
most OF the crops will be lost. The river has
risen three feet since dark last night, and is
rising rapidly now.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Mr. Newell, the famous lockslnith of New
York, has obtained letters patent from the Eng
fish Government for his celebrated Bank lock-
We have seen description of it, and it defirs the
skill of Burglars, bank robbers and powder.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.
The River.

Since our last the river continued to rise
very slowly until noon yesterday. 1t has been
on stand since then. Mr. DAwLEy, Clerk on
the Bon Accord, reported as he came down last
evening, that the water was falling slowly at Ga
lena, but that the Nominee had arrived just be-
fore he left, and reported two feet rise coming
down from the st Peters. This it was thought
would have no other influence, so low down as
this, than to keep the water on stand for few
DAYS longer .e-se
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

DR. J. V. c. SMITH, the interesting London
correspondent of the Boston Transcript, thinks
that the plan on which the Palace of Glass is
built, win be eventually mtroi uced into our coun-
try for public buildings
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

WOMAN krLLEp.-The recent great hail storm,
in the vicinity of Bellevue in Jackson county,
was accompanied by severe blow. The wind
Frustrated a house, which caused the death of a
German woman, who was in it at the time.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Tue BARRETT HoUsE.-The owner Of this ex-
tensive Hotel-Dr BARREr-is now here to SUI
perintend some improvements that are designed
to make this establishment still more commodi-
Gus. An addition Of three or four stories, in the
shape of north wing is already commenced, and
other important improvements are spoken Of.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

FrGHrs.-There We're couple of fights in
town on Monday last. One of the transgressors
was the man who spent his honeymoon in Jail
few weeks since. Not having about him, he
was sent there again.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

We are informed, says the st Louis Republi-
can of Friday, that the river has flooded the En-
CINE House Of the City Water Works to such an
extent as to prevent the working of the Engine.
The result Of this will be, unless the river sub
sides, that after the quantity water now in the
Reservoir is exhausted, our city will be deprived
of its present facilities through the Water Works
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

ACCIDENT TO THE WYoMING.-The Wyoming
came up in crippled state on Saturday morning,
on account of having broken one of her wheels by
coming in contact with large log, at one of the
landings below.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

A good deal Of excitement existed in Connec-
ticut at last dates in relation to T. s. Senator
On the goth ut., at the first ballot in the Legs
lature, Seymour, dem, received 1o5 votes; Bald
win, free soil wing, 1903; and Scattering Is. No
choice The result il doubtful.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

a CAsERN.-A new cave has been discovered
wl'hm three miles of Chattanooga. under Look
out mountain, and near the banks Of the Tennes-
see river. A party Of exploration recently got
lost IN this cave. The unpleasantness Of their
situation may be imagined. During their travels
III It. away in the far recess, they found two old
1asi'oned porter bottles One was filled with
water, the other with brandy. The cork in the
brandy bottle was nearly rottet out. The BRAN
ny nao the taste OF great age, and draught Of it
revived them. Shortly after they discovered the
skeleton OF man, which they bore away as a
trophy. After travelling ten and half hours,
with their torches nearly spent, they emerged
into moonlight. much to their JOY.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The Wabash Bottom is so extensively covered
with water as to make the overland mail routes
impossible. The P. NJ. of st Louis has,
for the time being, very properly directed the
mails to be sent to and from Louisville.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The storm on last Saturday week, which was
so destructive at Mount Pleasant and Fairfield,
passed over Rockford, Ill. Near that town, it
blew down a house, and crushed woman and
her child to death
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

PARoDr.-This great opera singer was to ar
rive in St Louis on Friday evening. The Repub-
lican of that day says :-
"a dispatch from Cape Girardeau, this morn
ing, informs us that PARoDI and suite passed
there last night in the Sultana, for St Louis. She
will be here this evening.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

THE FLooD.-The newspaper accounts from
the north and west of us, tell sad story of dis
lost by drowning, and many have been obliged to
forsake their earthly all. A large magin has been
created for benevolent action, which we hope
may be filed up to the credit of human nature
We are glad to say that this has been the case in
many instances.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

BENEvoLENcE.-The citizens Of Warsaw, Ill.,,
seeing the situation Of their friends on the OPP
posite side of the river, Alexandria, NO., held
town meeting, and very kindly invited them to
share in the Inequalities of Warsaw, during the
prevalence of the high water. DR. ENGLISH, the
proprietor Of the steam ferry boat, plying be-
tween the two points, transported the citizens
and stock across the river, free OF charge. Such
acts Of benevolence are worthy of note, and we
are glad to have it in our power to record them.
Alexandra has been since six feet under water.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

JENNY LrND.-Up to the ID inst, this lady had
given ninety-one concerts in this country. Nine
more will complete her engagement with Barnum
Her last concerts under the arrangements will be
given at Boston.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Mr. SAMUEL WOODWARD, an old gentleman of
Plainfeld, Conn, worth half million of money,
was recently killed by young heifer, as he was
attempting to salt the cattle, in his own field.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The citizens of Bourbon county, KY, at late
election, voted to subscribe sl50000 to the Mays
vile and Lexington railroad, provided Paris is
made point in the road and SI00, 900 addition
al to the Covingtun and Lexington railroad
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

An Episcopal Minister fell from Tie Fttsburg
Packet Clipper, on her way to Maysville, few
days since, and was drowned. His name is not
given.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

THE WILD MAN.-An expedition is being fl
ted out for the purpose of catching this nondes-
cript, which has appeared so often in Arkansas,
during the last 20 or 80 wears
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

SrRANG, the Mormon leader of Beaver Island,
was recently brought TO Detroit on a charge Of
counterfeiting and trespassng on the public lands
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The Land Rsformers in New York, nominated
Hon. ISAAC ?. WALKER, Of Wisconsin, at thei'
late convention, as their candidate for the Presi
dency
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The Fort Des Moines Journal Of tho aoth,,,
says that on the previous Saturday, Conan.
fouNGERMAN, one of their esteemed fellow-cit,
liens was drowned BY the capsizing Of i boat
in the Des Moines river, near that place
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

We make no apology for taking up so much
space in publishing the patriotic speech of Mr.
WEBSTER.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

THE MAILs.-Mr HoLcoMB deserves much
credit for having, by great exertion and persever
ance, during the prevalence of the late high wa
ters and the bad state of the roads, contrived TO
secure TO Burlington the mails with wonderful
degree of regularity.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

SrRAwBERRIEs.-Mr J. B. BROWNING sold
100 quarts of this delicious fruit by six O'Clock
on Saturday morning at his stall in the Market
house. Price, fifteen cents per quart.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The resolutions in the Massachusetts Legisla-
ture, condemning the fugitive slave law, failed Of
receiving majority.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Capt VIM RODGERS, of the steamer Archer
died in st Louis of cholera. on the 3D. inst.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The Maysville Post-Boy states that it had heard
of some fifteen or twenty persons who had been
poisoned by eating Western Reserve cheese.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Mrs MILLER, daughter Of Gerrit Smith, made
her appearance in Albany recently, on Broadway,
'swith an elegant Turkish dress, with short skirt
and neat pair Of petitions" We've got the name
at last
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

RoTArroN OF THE EARrH.-The Boston
Transcript has an illustrated plate Of the expert
ment Of ascertaning the rotation of the earth, as
exhibited in the Pantheon at Paris. 1t has been
successfully tried in all parts of our country.
Prof. LOCKE, Of Cincinnati, recently tried the
experiment in Pittsburgh. He suspended wire
from the dome Of the Pittsburgh court house a
weight was attached to it, circle ten feet in d-
ameter was described upon the pavement Of the
Rotunda, its centre corresponding with the quiz
escent point of the pendulum, and the circum-
ference was divided into "a equal parts, lines or
radii being drawn from these points to the CEN
ire. The pendulum was then set in motion, with
very satisfactory results. We are sorry there is
no suitable building here in which to try so sim
pie an experiment, and show to the people the
world moving round on its own axis. The point
at the bottom of the pendulum in the Pantheon,
is not only made to describe the different degrees
which it reaches at every two or three vibrations,
but II is made to cut away bank of sand in its
progress. thus illustrating the fact still more
strongly.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

The CRors.--If the weather continues pleas
ant our farmers win yet have time to complete
.0er planting, and we are still in hopes of fair
harvest OF corn, as long summer is before us.--
Inc wheat looks respectable and we bid fair to
nave nothing to complain Of but scarcity Of
fruit.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

LAND SaLEs.-The government advertisement
for land sales in Iowa, may be found in another
column.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

1t would be well for our city authorities, if
they have not already done it, to secure as much
of the wrecks of the bridges on the opposite bot
tom as possible, before the water recedes too far
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

DR. H. w. GEMPp, the able editor of the ssGer-
man Amenican,' diedin St Louis, on the a1st
ult. she was firm believer in mans response
blity to his Maker, and in the awards Of eternity.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-12

Our city was full on Saturday last. II was
the first fair day which afforded the farmers an
opportunity to visit town Tor some time. The
day was magnificent, and it was well improved.
Our store keepers regained their usually smiling
features. business was brisk and all looked happy
and contented.