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Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

what say the citizens OF Jeferson and Msha.h.
counties 10 the building OF psank road frc.. -
field to oskaloosa via Locust Grove. Frrncns. ~,
This route we understand, is . practical ene, -
the grading would cost but little. There 10 l,r-
amount OF timber close at hand aid sev<rsl -
mills already in successful operation. WIN -
commence talking now. SO as 10 h. ready % sef \,
next spring ss fsrtnessa Subscribe stock and >,
in sufficiency to have the survey and ess,.ss,.
completed this season. The building NJ the -,
field and Mt Pleas ant road has move become me- -
er a matter Of doubt, but fred fact. The -.
with the Burlington and Peoria rail road Nov :,
begin to look west.-L<dqer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
singular and Fatal Casualties.

An interesting daughter of MIR II. Johns, OF this
city, aged about IL years, died on Monday last
from the effects Of immoderate exercise in 'sjump-
ing the rope" She jumped rope in the usual
way, fro hundred and sixteen times and was seized
mme dlately with violent contraction OF the mus
cles of the back and neck, and died from the effects
in short time.
little gili about four years Of age, daughter OF
gentlemen living on the other side of the river,
died on Tuesday from grain of corn in the wind
pipe.
Parents cannot be too careful with their children
of tender age. A thousand causes Of death are
around them-in their apparently most innocent
sports death may seize them.-MuscGtine Enquirer.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

10 very amusing to see the atransmigrations"
through which single newspaper article will pass,
a. it wends it, way from one part Of the country
to the other. little paragraph we published in
the winter, entitled The best Joke ofthe Season.
has been through the ordeal; but we cannot say il
has come out "unscathed.s II has been copied in
some shape BY about every paper in the county
Il was mere statement Of fact on our part, with
very little drapery, but it has since been dressed
up fantasticay according to the taste Of the ed
itorial faternity, that the last time saw it We
hardly knew our own bantling. AZ il 10 copied in
the New Haven Palladium of the 92d ult., it makes
our whig friend Morton free soler and the pioua
editor OF the Free Democrat very naughty man.
We cory it as we find it,
A Practical Joke.-The Legislature Of iowa re-
Gently passed a law prohibiting free negroes from
entering the state ,under severe penalties. free
soil member who did not like the law but knew
It's passage could not be prevented, suggested
Compromise to his bunker brethren, with q view
or conciliating his free soil comrades. II was
that the bill should be amended so that the Law
should take effect afr0m and after its publication
the Iowa Free Democrat,"a prominent free sol
paper. majority Of both Houses adopted the q
inendment without suspicion. when we add tina
the law has not yet taken effect, our readers vii
hardly need to be told the reason. We are tols
that the editor Of the Free Democrat was hears
profancly to exclam when the bill had pa ssed tina
ne would see the Legislature in -, place no
set down in any Of the Biographies, before h,
would publish the internal law.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

REsIeSEp.-we learn that N. l. stout. posisss
ter in this place has sent on bis resisnsiioa
Washington. His place will b. hilrd We nssn
stand, by Richard Cadle. Mr. G. will make 81
postmaster, and his app intment VIII meet vHa W
probation in this community.
Mr. Stout has held the once nearly two yeafst :.
has al charged its duties with prcmVtness and 80
fulness. We wish him success i'm his aew sersrA
hoping that it will be more lucrative, than ne "
he has left.-MuscafiHe Journal.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

An Apt charlottesville Norfolk MASS. Demo-
crat reports illustration of Mr. Culver, in Wash
ington county, in his address at the fremont Tenn
pie Of the bargain in Congress- that is, il the South
could have the compromise measures carried
through, the North was to have q tariff. He said
there boy in his neighborhood who after hav-
ing eaten full meal. had a spaniel dog that was
very hungry. He took a cracker, and holding 1t
up, told the dog if he wanted it to stand up. The
dog stood up. sNow,' said the bay ssit down. The
dog sat down. sNow roll over.' The dog rolled
over. snow speak, The dog spoke. Then turn.
ing around, the boy put the cracker in his pocket
sayings1 shall want that to make him do it again.
So with the tariff. After carrying all the obnox-
ious measures, the South turns coolly around, kills
the bill and says, Eve shall want that to make
them roll in the mud again.
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High water.

The Mississippi has been booming up for the
past few days, and now it Is more than bank fun
on the Illinois side, opposite. II the late storm
was general, Is VIC think it was, we may expect .
still larger body Of water from the north. We
hope our present worthy Mayor may not be out
done by any OF his predecessors in case of such an
emergency Is happened during the Administration
ofMayor Hager. The water became 30 tall as to
jeopardize the ssfety OF The bridges across the OPP
poste sloushs, Mr. X. very promptly Summoned
posse and secured the fugitive bridges in such
way as to ensure their salty. word to the wise
is sufficient.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

SINGULAR SLAVE Casa singular slsvs um
occurred in Ohio, recently. geaileman Of Gssa-
up county, KY, freed four slaves and sert fAfsss
Ohio. shortly afterwards he died inscivsrt 4
creditor of his estate claims that man could ~
free his negroes to the injury af his crtditofs ~
the slaves surrcptitiously SEIZED in ohic mi
brought to Kentucky, where they we're sold .
auction. A resident Of Ohio is now aseuf 70 ssiss
suit for the freedom Of the slayes~-lN. q. Ktf
yune.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
The License Oaestien.

Two communications appear ia this weeks paper in
reference the special meeting ofths Common council
ystesnight week, the subject Of granting ceass
We have made several efforts 10 obtain transcript Of
the proceedings to lay the whole matter before
readers, but thus far have ed account Of record
book being in nss 1t the time. When do this,
We shall accompany them with such remarks seem to
be called for In the meantime will say that the
portion Of Mr. Grimes' minority report which heard,
contained faets that call for publication, and think
viii show that the majority sfthe acted ia direct
eonaveniion 70 the hitherto declared wishes and public
sentiment Of this city and county. We shall reserve
further commsnts Tor . future number.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
CH.nIrsrowx STATE PRIsoS.--The Bossdf d

Cu.prrsrowx STATE PRrsoS.--The Bcss1f M
respondent OF the Newturypcrt Herald saJs.
ssThe additions to the charIesto~n state -
will be completed in = few weeks. The new
makes a fine show above the SURF rounding our@
and the prison enclosure. one 81 the rfts
who is under sentence for life, ana VINO
qenions man, was requested TO furnish pro-
model for a vane to be placed above the esrens
the PRISON dome. He has presented verT W..
pirate design, which has been adopted. n.
representation OF fox caught by trap. AnA
to be a very spirited affair."
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

afnrriage-SfHgdar Cfyrwmsfencss--1hr c...r.
Of this morning says: sour ADVERTISING colrH..
shows singular case. Sedar Butter ssrr fk.t 1.
in January, 1851, marriage notice was tnsx a
vertised in the Cincinnati Gazette, Whereby ii ~
peared that In July, 1850, he was duly joined I'M N.
bonds OF matrimony in this city, II tue form, ~
reverned gentleman
A paper with the notice vas received ky lin m
Indiana, IN January announcing the marriage. 4,
at that time he was then residing In Indiana NV
some seven months had passed, ne tkousht II ~
better have peep at the lady 10 whom he As4 !.
long been thus united. but had not seen. On CO..
ing TO this city the lady forthwith, to his surpr
claimed HIM for her loving LORE
lie found that license was duly taken eut--fhr
preacher remembers performing the eerenoay md
recognises the lady, but not The geniiemsn- N
lady claims the man ayers him TO ~ the ane whe
stood up end was married, and thinEs III tiae thst
he should be taking her to himself. Mr y. d<msn
and examination. he is not SATISFIED vItA ~ b,
ay, and at the time of the alleged masrsxe Ia u
htfrg In Indiana, he chooses 10 seiect for AimstM
But how he is W. ret ent of the srrare liz net ese
This is rasher singular case. ore weuld sHppsss
the lady or gentleman would know each otk<f--
~ n has been The raEty remains for rhvessznxs.
ind the Lady should he claimed by the happy nss-
as soon he can be- found--rtirrinnsttiT in<s.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

The delegation which started from this place on
Friday evening last, to attend the Knoxville Rail
Road Convention, were overtaken by the unlocked
for snow storm, and were obliged to turn back
We regret this, As the Knoxville Journal Of Tues
day last seemed to anticipate quite large delega-
tion from this place On the next day. One Of the
delegation-Mr Grimes-was posted to deliver IN
address at Peoria on last Monday evening, At the
rail road meeting in that place, and we are very
sorry that the weather prevented his filing the ap
pointment. We hope another meeting may be sp
pointed, when the roads will be better and the
ther more propitious. II il would not be asking
too much, we would like to see il at Burlington,
say on the I'd Of May next. The ball should be
kept in motion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

Mr. Whitney, the protector Oft great railroad
from Boston on the 2Sth ult. He has been called
to England to make arrangements for superintend-
ing the construction OF the great Canada railroad
and goes out for the purpose OF deciding whether
ne will undertake it or not. The plan Of the Eng
hsn road - to reach the Pacific at Fuca Straits,
opposite Vancouver's Island, and the route is said
20 De quite a. feasible that proposed from Lake
Michigan TO Puget sound, and the territory over
which u passes Is repre- spnted being the finest
wheat country in the workable. Rep.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

VIRGINIA AND THE COMPROMISING 49,
mise resolutions have been adopted by - vHes
ia House Of Delegates, by an almost unsaa.
vote. They denounee secession, refuse 70 -
rate with South Caroina-and declare for 80 - =.
promise and the Union. Hurrah for tn4 .vs "A n.
minion'-the mother Of States-the hoGs o. -
incton Mo. Rep.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

THE WORLDS FAIR IN l852.-We are to have
WORLD Fair here on Governors Island, 1852. The
matter 10 in good hands, and is quietly, but none
the less surely, walking towards completion. The
Aston House has subscribed 600 towards the ex-
penses Of it; the Irving House $4,000; the New
York Hotel $4,000, and other hotels in proportion
TO their means. number of our wealthy mer-
chants have already subscribed. or have sisnified
their willingness to subsc ribe whenever the money
is absolutely waated.-tN. Y. Sunday Mercury.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

REBELLioN or THE KAriRs.-Letters from the
Cape Of Good Hope mp to February 4th, show tina,
il At this time, cape OF bad hopes or, for some
parties, no hope at all. The Kafrs had rebcIled-
had killed large number Of the English, and had
devastated many OF the farms. The depredations
ofths rebels commenced in the latter part of De-
cember. In pitched battles the English and their
allies, although sustaining heavy losses, gem
orally victorious but in desultory skirmishes the
Kanfs conquered.
The English governor, Sir Harry Smith, has as
sembled force Of nearly 10000 men, and has de-
clared war Of determination. The colonists who
evinced disinclination to turn out were court
nartialied without ceremony. All the mission
stations in Kafirland except two were burned down.
II i presumed that tais war will not endanger the
American missions, although the London wesleyan
and Scotch missions will probably suffer- severely.
Rev. Mr. Bryant, the American missionary, died
Dee. -. ~ h .a
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

A wag in Boston, in reference to the many trials
to elect U. s. Senator in Massachusetts, says that
the free soil dinner in honor OF senator Sumner,
which was cooked some two months ego, was
warmed over for the dozenthtims few days since.
Il - said that it will not keep MUCK longer, and
that the free soilefs propose to distribute It to the
poor on fast day.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
For the Burlington Hawk Ere.

1ne OeImum EV0n&eIcol SOufCns
At the corner of Sixth aud Columbia streets, was
dedicated to the worship of God last Sunday. Ser
mon by the Pastor, Rev. T. Dresel, from Rev. q:
Us. In the afternoon addresses were delivered in
English by Pastors Shnn and Salter, of this city,
and in German by Pastor Young Of Quincy, M
This is the eighth House OF Worship that has
been built in Burlington. It is the sixth that has
been finished within less than five years. 1t has
cost about 1000 dollars. II 10 finished in style Of
the severcst simplicity.
ssThe Evangelical Church, Is the designation as
sumed by the United Lutheran and Reformed Com
munions in Germany. The glorious Reformation
Of the 18th Century, tits well known, was spoiled
by the divisions Of its advocates. The third cen.
tennial anniversary Of its commencement, usi7,)
w.s signalized by an effort to promote union Of
these parties. The Evangelical Church acknowl-
edges the symbolical books both Of the Lutherans
snd the Caisnists, ssthe Reformed Church, so CALI
ed, being composed Of the latter. The Union was
completed from 1917 to 1890. obtains in Prus-
sia and most OF the German States. We are glad
that this has been brought across the
established in the West. We trust it will be faith.
fully preserved, and that this example Of unity in
essentials and liberty in onessentias among Pro-
testants in the father-land of the Reformation will
not be without its uses in sofening the asperties
Of our own religious sects, and in aording an ex.
ample Of the principles upon which those who en-.
tertain honest differences Of opinion upon point.
that are not fundamental may be associated in the
same religious society.
The Evangelical Church numbers some Of the
brightest names that hare adorned our age. No
Christian writer's Of any country are now exerting
q wider or happier influence than Neander, Tho
luck and others. The Evangelical Synod Of the
West was organized in 1887. It now numbers 80
churches and IS ministers. II has Theological
Seminary in Missouri, which viii vie one day, we
trust, with Halle and Berlin. The ministers Of this
body are orthodox, pious, learned and devoted 10
their work. The Evangelical Pastor in this city
was educated at Basic. ANNALlST.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.
For the Hawk. Eye.

For the Hawk-Eys.
Proceedings OF the City Council.
Special MeetiRg-Wednesday evening April I'd.
Alderman Hudson from the special committee
to which was referred the several petitions and
profes Of route for plank road from Burlington
to Virginia Grove, submitted the following resolu
tion which was, after considerable discussion, a.
dopted, to witt s=aa#5s.@a@
Resolved, That the following route is hereby es-
tablshed, as the route of the Burlington and vir-
ginia Grove Plank Road, to which the City of Bur-
lington will subscribe $40 900. Commencing at the
termination Of Seventh street on the old north
practicable along the route surveyed by the
City surveyor to J. Ripiey's,and thence along the
Telegraph line to some point between NJ. Wares
and Er Johnson's, and thence by the nearest and
best route to the west end Of Virginia Grove.
Alderman Hudson from the special committee to
which was referred the several petitions praying
the City Council to renew their licenses for the
keeping of Coffee Houses, for the present year,
ported in favor ofgranting licenses for six months.
Alderman Crimes from the same committee, re.
ported against the renewal. .a.~
The Council proceeded to the consideration Of
the several reports, and after considerable discus.
sion, adopted the report of the majority. MIR Hud.
son's,) by the following vote. Yeas 6-Nays ,.
Yeas-Aldermen Hudson ,Krie shbaum, } Ray ,Sper-
ry and Corse.
Nays-Aldermen Sunderland, Grimes and Abra
hams.
The rate oflicense was then fixed at 81 90 for the
six months.
The majority recommended the granting of H.
censes for six months, for the following reas ons:
Because the law prohibiting the granting Of IL
does not take effect until July, and because
il provides for the continuing of all grant
ed previous thereto.
Because justice to the parties engaged in the traf
ic require that time should be given prepare
arrange their business to meet the conte mplatet
change in the law.
And because a refusal to grant would have trs
effect to deprive the City Of the revenue arising
therefrom, without preventing the sale Of intoxi
eating liquors as contemplated by the law.
The reasons given by the minority, for their re.
port are as stated by the Gazette.
Friend Ed,rdrds-I wish you TO give place to
the above in justice to the of the majority
OF the Council on the license question. The Ga
zette finds room to justify the minority in theil
course, lin giving place to the above proceedings,
OF which do not complain. But like all recen
converts, forgets in its zeal, to give the reasons
upon which the majority also acted. By insertin.
! the above, justice will be done both parties.
Respectfully yours,
| SILAS A. HUDSON.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIpGE.-A few days
since, the suspension bridge the Niagara, from
Lewiston to Queenston, was tested in the presence
Of large number Of persons. Thirteen wagons,
laden with sand and stone, passed from each side
meeting in the centre and at the same time one
hundred perso ns on horseback and on foot passed
over. The result was satisfactory to the parties
concerned, f.t.-z
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

MouSr yrRsos.-H is stated that MIR washiss-
ton, the proprietor of Mount Vernon infornet fss
President that he had been offered seoeseeo Tor twe
hundred acres Of the estate. including Gen- Wsss'
ington's tomb, and he should expect the ssns ffe.
the Government ofthe United states, should IN y
purchased for a military asylum.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

J.. III. IsGnAHAM.-This gentleman who. known
as Professor In-rahar- has been intimately isfsr-
tilted with the cheap literature Of this country, or
many years past has recently taken clerical orders,
The Natehez Courier informs Ms that On s1sasy
lie was admitted In the Diaconate. I'm the Eris<apsi
Church, at Trinity Church, Eatrhrz, and iaasads
shortly to remove to Aberdeen, Miss, TO baiA W
an Episcopal Church in that thriving city.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

The members of the Legislature Of New York ar
rived in New York city about O'Clock Saturday
morning, and after breakfasting with the members
of the Common Council at the Aston and Irving
Houses and the American Hotel, where they are to
remain during their stay IN New york, they assem-
bled at the Governors Room, where they were re-
ceived by the Mayor and Corporation. The hospi-
talities Of the city were rendered to the members
By the Mayor, in q few brief remarks. which were
responded to by Lieut.. Governor Church.-IBoston
Atlas. #Rs
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

The TEXAS CREDsroRs.--The Sscrstsry of fAs
Treasury publishes circular TO the creditors Il
Texas, to whom the revenues Of the IA pubic were
pledged, AMI IS 0on.e eco T. y Ter cents, wsre sp-
propriated BY Pierce's bill, fo file their tisins
with receipts anrexed. with the Department w.
fore October.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

PRIZE FisHrISe.-Tom Hyer is out with eAs-
lenge to fight any man in the world for Sio,es
side; and offers to give any man from EnghsA
$4,000 to meet him here. We have no doubt Mf
he can be accommodated; but we hope that 90
country will not be again disgraeed By sueA ~
tai exhibition as prize fight.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

Three of the ablest and most eminent of the
American Editors of the last half century have died
within a few days-John s. skinner, inlBaltmore,
Isaac Hill, in Washington, and Mordecai NJ. Noah,
in this city. All three of these veterans were be-
tween sixty and seventy years of age, nearest to
seventy. It is not often that the editorial profess
sion is called to mourn so heavy loss in the
course Of two or three days.-[N. Y. Tribune.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

CExsus.-The Washington Republic pu1iisas.
the full Official returns Of the populssias II
Maine, Connecticut and North Carolina, 3D. sfFs-
gate OF which we sutioin:
Maine, population sss.o2s; Connecsicus, sses.s
North Carolina. total population s1o.7so; whites
553,TT5 free cnloret- 81 .5sT si1vtsp@sey4&5.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

The Lousa County Times, printed at Wapsllo, says
"Ths Poih closed and the vote in this township for
Superintendent stands ,hus for Benton -; for Wood
ward "a"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

SAINT Ioris ELEcTIoN.-Dy despatch we learn
that L. NJ. Kennett, whig, was reelected Mayor on
Monday BY respectable majority.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
The storm.

One ofths seserest storms with which We have
been visited for years, occurred last Friday and
Saturday. The rain fen IN torrents on Friday even
Ing, when, : little amer midnight, II commenced
showing. BY noon ON Saturday the ground was
covered 70 the depth Of eighteen inches. The
bright sun Of the succeeding Sabbath, with ito &C.
nial warmth, nled every gully and GUTTER and sent
ths water rushing and tumblins into the river a.
from 80 many miniature cataracts. Although We
had heavy frost On saturday and Monday nights,
by Tuesday morning nearly the whole Of this i'm
menss body Of snow had disappeared. Most Of
the fancy fruits sre completely done Cor. 4
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

"A CALIFORNIAN AT WEST PoiNr.--Mr Gilbert
has forwarded TO Adronico Vallejo, son OF NJ. G..
Vallejo, his appontment ~ Cadet at West Point
Mr. Vallejo has the honor Of being the first repre-
sentative OF California in the Military Academy