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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15
WASHINGTON: MONDAY AFTERNOON DECEMBER 5 1851
phe True Issue.

Kossuth, in his late speech to the Baltimore
delegation, said:
{ Let me, while acknowledging the kindness
and hospitality Of the people Of the United
States, say that came not here to seek an
asylum, nor to look for happy home. Per-
NIT me to state---it is not compliment for
never make compliments, it is a truth--that
would consider to be born citizen of the Uni
ted States the greatest honorand the proudest
lot that a man can boast to be his own. But |,
not being in the happy condition of being born
citizen of this glorious land, you win not feel
offended when / say that, let my poor country
be doomed to suffering and degradation even
greater than she has ever endured or now en-
dures, still love my country more than yours.
(Striking his breast forcibly with his hand,
amidst the applause of the audience")
CoMMENT.--We entreat every American citi-
zen, whether native born or naturalizea, to re-.
member that it is his duty to initiate the exam
pie Of the noble Hungarian. He loves his own
country better than he loves ours So we should
love our own country better than we love his !,
and while we respect him for his patriotism
and devotion to Hungary, we should not be-
come the dupes Of British diplomacy SO far as
to fight her battles with Russia.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN THE M. Z. CHURCH.
The Philadelphia Inquirer says that on Wednes-
day evening last the members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church convened at the Union church
in Fourth street below Arch, in that city, agree
ably to previous notice, for the purpose Of
taking into consideration the proper measures
necessary to secure delegation of Laymen in
the Conferences. Alex. Cummings, ESQ.,, chair
man of committee appointed some time since,
at a meeting held in Trinity church, reported a
number of resolutions, which were all adopted
by the meeting after considerable discussion.
The REoEPTIoN.--We may learn proper
lesson from our Philadelphia friends respecting
the manner in which Kossuth should be received
He has grown tired of public demonstrations,
the Ledger remarks, and been obliged, for the
protection of his health, to shut out any more
invitations to feastings and frolickings He
looks for something more practical than empty
| compliments at the dinner table, however per-
sonally fattering they may be. 1t was intended
to give him banquet in that city on his arrival,
but better counsels now advise that public
dinner be abandoned, and that the money which
it would cost be appropriated to the object which
Kossuth came to promote-the independence of
his country.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

NEWSPAPER ENTERPRIsE.-The New York
Herald of Friday last gives statement of its
circulation, from which we learn that the weekly
issue is: Of the daily, 40,5o0; Sunday, 81, $50
weekly, IA, $40; aggregate, 87,180.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

MILITARY DRILL IN THE HIGH SCHooL.-We
are glad to see the action Of the commissioners
ON this subject. We have heretofore openly ad-
vocated the adoption of the drill among the
youths Of our schools, not only as healthy
and manly exercise, calculated to impart grace
full carriage and physical strength to the en-
bryo man, but, from its mental and moral in
fluence, aiding essentially to bring about more
cheerful and perfect discipline in the schools.
Bait. Argus.
The Quakers, or Friends in Baltimore, and
some others who think with them, will now,
perhaps, Withdraw their children from this
school. We have always looked forward with =
hope that some means might be devised of re-
conciling our fellow citizens of the Roman
Catholic church to our public schools, without
closing the Bible to others, and thus effecting
the great purpose of lberalizing the minds of
the children Of the professors of oil creeds,
by inducing their association with each other !;
and we cannot now contemplate with other
feelings than those of regret the introduc-
ton of new subject Of discord. The Qua
kers, in opposing the military drill, and the
Roman Catholics, in opposing the use of the
sacred Scriptures as a book of general reading
and Interpretation, may both be quite as abb
surd as others think them; but that is none Of
our business. The questions simply are, whe-
ther they have not equal rights with others,
and whether their having isolated schools for
youth will not tend to perpetuate exclusive,
narrow and selfish views among all parties ?
The genius of republcanism calls for the liberal
sentiments that the familiar commingling of the
people of all sects alone can create and foster
and where else than in the schools for our
youth can this work be so well begun? Wise
and good men are ycarning for the discovery Of
some plan to obviate these strifes. Let not
new elements be introduced to retard the great
and desired work.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

The first number Of this paper may be expected to
pear early in August and 1t is desired that those who
disposed to further its great objects by their patronage
should indicate their wishes before that time Orders and
communications, addressed (post paid to Gurey Good
loe, will receive immediate attention.
II. r. GURLEY,
N
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

THE PRESIDENTIAL ASPECT OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
With regard to the vote by States, which only
occurs in case the Presidential election is re-
ferred to the House of Representatives, the fol-
lowing is the result thus far:
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

A State Colonization Society has been formed
in Alabama, for the purpote of aiding free
colored people to emigrate to Liberia.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15
JAMES w. SHEAHAN,

JAMES w. SHEAHAN,
attorney and Counsellor at Lar,
DRACTISES in the Courts of the District and prose
cutes claims of every description before the
Executive Depar artments and before Congress.
4J Office and residence 2ls street. two doors north
Of ii. " N- ap lift
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

FIRES IN BALTIMoRE.-On Saturday night, a
bed took fire in the house of Mr. John Eichel-
berger, when Mr.. II. Ryan, member of the
Liberty Fire Company, rushed into the room,
and, at great peril, rescued brace of chill
dren, who, though severely burnt, are not con
sidered dangerous. Mr.. r., in his humane ex.
ertions, had his hands and face very severely
burnt. The children would inevitably have beer
beyond help, had they remained in the room
few moments longer. The fire was put out
without communicating to the other rooms OF
the dwelling
Three houses belonging to John Morrill, were
burnt at 3 o'clock yesterday morning; and at
o'clock the undergrad of Hiss & Austin, and
the church Of the German Evangelical Asso-
ciation," were destroyed. The origin of the
fire was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15
BLACKwOOD's MAGAZINE,
AND THE

BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS
OWING to the late revolutions and counterrcvolutions
each other in such quick succession, and OF which M
end vet" the leading periodicals. Of Great Britain
unknown. They occupy a middle ground between the
hasty dsonted and necessarily imperfect records Of the
newspapers and the elaborate and ponderous treaties to
be furnished by the historian at future day Whoever
reads these periodicals obtains correct and connected
count of all the important political events of the Old
World they occur and learns the various conclusions
drawn from them by the leading spirits Of the age The
American publishers therefore deem 1t proper to call re-
newed attention 70 the works they publish and the
low prices at which they offered to subscribers The
following is their list viz:
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW,
TIE EnINBURaH REVIEW,
The NORTH BRITISH REVIEW,
The WESTMINSTER REVIEW and
BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE
In these periodicals contained the views moderately
though clearly and firmly expressed Of the three greatest
parties in England-Tory Whig and Radical; Black.
wood" and the London Quarterly" Tory, the Edin.
burgh Review Whg, and the Westminster Review"
Liberal The North British Review" it's establish.
men the last great ecclesiastical movement in Scotland
and is not ultra In Its views on any one of the grand de-
partments of human knowledge. 1twas originally edited
by Dr. Chalmers and since his DEATH is conducted
by his sonnaw, DR.. Hanna, associated with Sir David
Brewster Its literary character is of the very highest
order The Westminster" though reprinted under that
title only is published in England under the title of the
Foreign Quarterly and Westminster 1t being in fact
union of the Reviews formerly published and reprinted
under separate titles 1t has therefore, the advantage by
this combination of uniting in work the best features
The above Periodicals reprntedin New York, mme.
datey their arrival by the British steamers in beau
tifu clear type on fine white paper, and faithful
pies Of the originals Magazine being
act fac simile of the Edinburgh edition.
TERMS:
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For any two, do 90
For any three, do 90
For all four Of the Reviews, 90
For Blackwood's Magazine, 90
/ For Blackwood and three Reviews, 90
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Henry s. Foote IUJ 1908 Jeuerson DayNI IoHJ 1907
Messrs Foote and Davis Of Mississippi have resigned
OF the members elect, and those holding over,
thirty-four are Democrats, twenty-one are
Wings, and four Free-soilers. OF the Free
soilers, Hale and Seward were elected by q
union of Wings and Free-soilers Sumner and
Chase were elected by Democrats and Free
soiers combined. Dodge, Democrat of Wis
consin; Fish, (Whig,) Of Nexs York; Foote,
(Whig,) of Vermont; and Wade, (Whig,) Of
Ohio, are also put down by some as Free-soilers
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House consists of two hundred and
thirty-three members and four Territorial dele
gates. These delegates, however, have no vote.
Annexed are the names of the
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Payments TO be made in all cases ia ddpdnce.
RS-Remttances and communications should be always
addressed post paid or franked, TO the Publishers,
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s PRINTERS JOINER "ase
VAIN. INGMAN, Cabinetmaker Carpenter, and Prin-
wv ters' Furnture-mak can be found by inquirng
at NOELL BOYDS Venetian Blind Mandatory, Penn
syvania avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets south
side. jy 3l-6m
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-15

MYSTERY OF THE AMERICAN LAKEs.-Lake
Erie, says the Dublin Magazine, is only sixty or
seventy feet deep; but the bottom of Lake On
tario, which is 452 feet deep, is $50 feet below
the level of the ocean, or as low as most parts
of the Gulf of st. Lawrence; and the bottoms of
Lake Huron, Michigan, and Superior, although
their surface is so much higher, are ALL from
their vast depth, on q level with the bottom of
Lake Ontario.
Now, as the discharge through the river De-
trot, after allowing for the full probable portion
carried off by evaporation, does not appear by
any means equal to the quantity of water the
three upper great lakes receive, it has been
conjectured that subterranean river may run
from Lake Superior to Huron, and from Lake
Huron to Lake Ontario. This conjecture is by
no means improbable, and will account for the
singular fact that salmon and herring are
caught in all the lakes communicating with ST.
Lawrence, but in no others.
As the Falls of Niagara must have always
existed, it would puzzle the naturalist to say
how these fish got into the upper lakes without
some such subterranean river; moreover, any
periodical obstruction Of the river would furnish
not improbable solution of tho mysterious
hux and reflux Of the lakes Detroit Daily Id
A missionary preacher in California thus de-
scribes his experience:
"At Columbia the most eligible room we
could obtain for the evening was n restaurant.
When we arrived at this place the tables we're
occupied by monte dealers. The keeper of the
house, with great polteness to me, notified
them that the house was to be opened that
evening for religious worship, and requested
the gentlemen, when they had finished their
games, to give place to the preaching. The
proprietor kindly arranged the benches for us.
With the bar behind me, my Bible on monte
table, and mixed audience before me, pro.
claimed the offers of the Gospel"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
The Reaction In Mas sac husetts.

The late trial for Congressman in Massachusetts
has resulted in the election ofthree Wing Congress
men. We clip the following details from the
Boston Transcript of the 2lst ult:
The return of votes received, indicate the cleo
ton of three Wings, viz: Jas. H. Duncan in the Sd
district George 7. Davis in the 9Th. and Zeno
Scud1er in the 10th. The Atlas says, there is no
choice in the Cd, none in the sth, and none in the
7th, unless Bishop, the Democratic candidate, is
elected. The Wings Of Pittsfeld cast 1877 scatter
in-yotes. In IA towns in the cd district, Mr.. Up
ham has gained s67 votes.
Littleton, in the Sd district, Mr. brown, the Demo-
cratic candidate, only got tao votes. The party
are opposed to the election Of Mr.. SUMNER and the
representative from that town voted for him, and
Mr. Brown is supposed to he Coalitonst' and
his party refused to vote for him. This may in a
certain degree account for the large majority given
for Mr. Duncan, the Wing candidate, who has made
a gain in 10 towns. of li72 votes.
In the sth district, Mr. Thompson gains ll4o
votes in 81 towns, but he has not gained enough to
given for Rev. Mr. Woodbury., and they were prnba-
bly, cast by Frcesoil Democrats who did not like
Mr. palirey's recent letter. An attempt was made
in Shirley to make demonstration against Mr.
Parker, the representative from that town, who
votes against the election Of Mr. Sumner, but only
one rote was given, and that by Democrat who
expects to be made Deputy Sheriff.
In the 5th district, Mr. Allen has made gain in
II towns ATT votes.
In the 9Th district the Atlas has returns from 3
towns, which gives Mr. Davis. the Wing candidate
gain of SAT. AT the last election he lacked ia of
a choice. There can be no reasonable doubt ofthe
election Of Mr. Davis.
The Atlas has returns from only five towns in
the It'll district, which show a great falling of Of
the votes from Nov. 1850.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
For the Burlin gton Hawk Eye.
Error Corrected

Ma EDITOR, see in your paper of Jan. 30th an
account of the proceedings of two adjourned meet
ings held in Danville, Des Moines county on the
evenings of the 10th and cath Of January 1851. I
perceive that by some means there is an omission
in the reported proceedings of the meeting of the
cath which must make them quite unintelligible to
most readers.
About midnight after the regular discussion was
closed and the meeting had ordered the proceedings
to be published there was series of five resolu-
tons offered which were declared out Of order by
the President, who refused to take any notice of
them, after which T. w. Newman, E-q. was chosen
President, the resolutions were passed and Mr.. D.
NJ. Dudley, was chosen Secretary, the former
had been superseded. This will account for the
proceedings being signed By D. NJ. Dudley, secre-
tary and show the true position ofthe former Pres-
dent and Secretary.
As the legal gentlemen from Burlington, were
conspicuously active in procuring the pas sage of
these resolutions they should have the honor which
is their due, and which the good people of Dan
willie and vicinity, will harty accord to them when
they understand that they have blindly followed
the blind, by adopting in disorderly manner the
following their sentiment viz: .s7Aat IRE rie,c
'rh alarm the course ofa fer misguided fanaticsa-
,song uss,c.' There always have been fanatics and
Of course they misguided, but few need not
cause any great alarm. 1t is not for me to decide
whether those young lawyers were deceiving the
people to get then into this awkward predicament
or whether they were led blindfold themselves.
Yours, &C. JOSEPH BOOTH.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

FIRE.-A fire broke out on Thursday evening
last in the Candle Factory Of Mr. VlcToR METZ in
one fthe long brick buildings in the rear of the
Main Street House, which threatened an extern
sive conflagration. This was only prevented by the
calmness ofthe hour and the exertions ofalmost
the whole population of Burlington. The building
where the nre originated together with several 9TH
crs, was entirely consumed. The large two story
frame contiguous, was saved with some damage
Loss about $500. All this was done without the
aid Of fire engine. 1t has as usual, awakened the
citizens to the Importance ofhaving and are
glad TO see that meeting has been officially called
by the Common Council for this evening. to take
into consideration the necessity OF organizing fire
department.. We are glad also that they intend to
strike while the bricks are hot.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

CRY LIM1rs.--We learn from yesterdays Ga
zette that the new City Charter extends our limits
SO as to include much larger population than is
awarded US by the census taker. This, without
any cavil, makes Burlington much the largest town
in Iowa. Its population must now be over 5000
We hope when the next assessment is made the
City authorities will authorize new census to be
taken. The following are the limits as furnished
the Gazette:
Commencing at the Southwest corner Of the
Northwest quarter Of Section Eight, Township 50
North of Range west; running thence North two
miles and quarter to the n Sos'n-wes. corner OF
thence Eas. to the main channel Of the Mississippi
river. thence down said channel to point di.
rectly Eas. Of the place of beginning. Thence
West to the place Of beginning.
The limits of the City now extend two miles and
quarter along the river, and over mile East and
West.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

lished proceedings Of the same, do hereby certify
that in our opinion they give correct, and un-
prejudlced account of the doings of said meet
ing, with the exception of the closing vote on
the third resolution, it being rejected after its
amendment.
NJ. u. Snow, Elbridge Reed, r. y. Jaggar, E.
II. Messenger, Henry B. Jaggar, James w. sey-
mour, Samuel Sharp, Edwin Cady,J. G. Sharp, A.
II. Sharp, A. Messenger, Edwin Booth, E. Porter
James Snow. Reuben Gaylord, Adam Demora, II.
Mathews, Jacob After, f. c. Cady,J. J. NcMaken,
D. Harmon, Henry Rtner jun. NJ. o. Shaughnessy,
John NcMaken.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
Public Lecture.

VII be seen, BY notice in another part Of our
pspsr, that there will Be public lecture delivered
On Tomorrow friday evening in the Hall of the
Iowa Historical and Geological Institute, on Main
-slsaai, over Thorn and Me0wen's store. We are
inforaed that the subjects Of the lecture will en-
efsce, in part. history Of the. City Of Burlington,
vAloA ws know 10 rich in incident. The public
srs Invited to attend, ~ il 10 designed that the Sc
Fes ofIectures about to be delivered will BE- free
20 al. We hope sufficient interest will be felt in
this ehore Of some Of our literary men, to arouse
the public mind TO the importance oftaking the re-
euists steps TO insure continuance Of these pub.
&c sstsststnmests, during the next winter.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
WAsH1HGroN, Jan. lSth.-No official

WAsH1NGroN, Jan. lSth.-No official
information has been received here, sane.
tionlng the reports of alleged cutrages by
British agents in Central America, refer
red to in the Senate on Thursday. They
will become the subject OF inquiry. 1t is
probable that formal demand will be
made upon Lord Palmerston for the with
drawal of Chatfie!d, who is the great
cause of the difficulties. A diplomatic
agent from the United States to Nicaragua
will soon be appointed. The report that
Mr. Brown has resigned his mission in
Russia is unfounded.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
Aoplirn1tMrn1.

The Southern Iowa Horticultural Society vii!
meet this afternoon at O'Clock in the City Coun-
Gil Room, under the Hawk-Eye Office. This soc-
ETY. has already accomplished much in awakening
attention to the subject Of Pomology and in en-
coursging the introduction and culture Of superb
or fruit. Fruit on exhibition at the last Pomolo.
gical Congress in Cincinnati, by members Of this
Association, stood very high in the estimation Of
the best judges and was awarded an honorable pre-
mium. At the meeting this afternoon our citizens
viii learn which Kind Of fruit is the most profta-
BILE 70 ba cultivated.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

A HoRsE SroRY.-The Nashau, IN. H. Tele-
graph tells the story of horse, belonging to jose
plus Baldwin, who, one slippery day last week,
had much difficulty in maintaining his standing in
society, owing to the smoothness of his shoes, and
came to some little bodily harm in consequence.
when he not doubling that he would go directly to
the stable as he always did. Instead of doing SO,
however. he passed by the stable, and went direct
ly to the black smith shop of Vincent Woodward,
where he had been shod some months before. He
found there patiently sswaiting his turn to be
sssharpened," with several horses.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06
Plaak Read Through rama Town.

The people OF Benton township, who have been
charged with indifference to all sorts Of improve
ment, have, with the contiguous townships, taken
hold in earnest to construct Plank Road from
Burlington to Virginia Grove. The citizens of Bur-
lington need not Be informed as to the Importance
ofthis work to them. Every property holder can
we'll afford to take stock In such an Improvement.
The meeting Of last Saturday was an indie alton of
success in this undertaking. The adjourned meet.
iuo Of next Saturday week at Kossuth we hope will
be fruitful with decisive action.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06


On the adjournment Of the Legislature at the
Capitol on the 18th, at st Paul, rencontre took
place between J. NJ. Goodhue, editor Of the Pho
neer, and Mr. Cooper, brother of Judge Cooper, in
which Goodhue shot Cooper in the abdomen. The
ball lodging in the back, and Cooper after being
shot, drew a bowie knife and stabbed Goodhue
three times, once in the back and twice in the alb
domen. Both supposed to be mortally wound
ed.
The dfic Guilty out of some structures of
Goodhue in his paper, upon Judge Cooper who is
absent at the East. His brother therefore interer
ed in his behalf.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-02-06

Mr. G. c. Hubbard, of the Kane County Demo.
erat, who was recently fIozen to death near St.
Charles, Illinois, was the son of John H. Hubbard
Esq, ono Of the Oldest editors in central New
York. He vas = talented and promising young
man, only - years Of age.