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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

The CUNARD STEAMERs.-It is stat
ed that the regular weekly trips of the
Cunard line of steamers will resume early
in December, alternating on this side be-
tween Boston and New York. The last
of this line which left New York was the
steamship Africa, which left that port on
the 18th of December last. The British
government required the service of so many
of these vessels, that it was found necessa-
ry to drop the trips to New York, and the
Collins line which had before sailed on Sat-
urday of every other week, changed its day
to Wednesday, thus forming in connection
with the British steamers from Boston, a
regular weekly communication between
England and America.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

n@- The editor of the Oquawka Spec
tator has in his possession most wonder
full curiosity. 1t is stone containing a
Photographic impress of a beautiful land
scape. It is about four inches long by
two inches in width; the picture repre-
sents, in their true colors, bluff, a bank
Of yellow clay, the meandering line of a
creek lined with willow and cotton woods
and a spring crowned with large tree.
The landscape is the correct representa-
ton Of a view in Warren county, Ill. Mr..
P. attributes the picture to the action of
electricity during thunderstorm, while
the image has been reflected on the sur
face of the stone.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31


A QUEER GATE AND ATURN-oUT BED.
"A model gate was exhibited at the Elm:ra
fair, which actually opens without the touch
of hand. All that is necessary is to
drive the wheel over an iron, easily done
by one, and the gate falls aat-and there
it lies strong and SO framed as to bear Sc
curely and easily the transit of the vehicle.
Passed over, another iron is touched with
the wheel, and up springs the gate, self
closed and secure. This is kindred in
sense to the bed also exhibited there
which actually rings out an alarm at the
set hour, and at the close of the ringing
tips itself to an angle which would effec-
tually throw out the reluctant sleeper.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

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A CAPITAL SUGcEsrIos.-The Galena Ad-
vertiser throws out capital suggestion,
which is equally appropriate here, the state
of facts being the same. We commend it to
the attention Of our citizens: Says the ,Ad-
vertiser--one great hindrance to the growth
OF the city in population is the scarcity of
comfortable dwellings. Many family has
left US and passed on beyond, cause they
could not get . tenement in which to live
Now wespropose that every man who il able
to do 90, and especially our wealthier citi-
zens, should build each at least one dwelling
house within the coming year The invest
ment will be perfectly safe and good. Prop
erty is advancing in value, and no risk will
be rua. 81 f
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
Popular Insanity.

About the most impudent Of all the do
inss of the locofoco party, is the resolu-
ton declaring that the people, in casting
their votes against the Nebraska bill, and
the conspirators who undertook to court
Southern Presidential votes by opening
Kansas to slavery have lost their senses
and are ont of their heads, The eplunder-
ers who got up and passed this impudent
and insolent resolution would teach the
people that in the election Of fourth-rate
New Hampshire Lawyer, and Mexican
Brigadier General of doubtful metal, over
Winfield Scott, a successful General and
tried public servant, exercised sound dis
cretion-but in scouting every man who
voted for opening Kansas to slavery-in
voting in favor of a law prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of ardent spirits-in
electing a legislature opposed to the con-
tinuance of A. G. Dodge in the Senate of
the United States, they were not in the
exercise of their reasoning faculties, and
asa matter of course should have been
put in straight jackets and sent to mad
house. +s' &st
Their judgment in regard to the sanity
of the people is made up very much as was
that of an Irish woman in regard to her
husband who was on his dying bed. ,y
"Ah Nancy" said the good man, in dis
posing Of his affairs, "there is Pat Multi
gan owes me dollar" ...-..
"The poor man has his sinsis to the
lastv' .@ ~ taa... era.-,r5.s..s.....
"And Michael Feeny two dollars"
"Go on Jammy" @a s'"..
"And I owe Ryan the butcher FIVE dol
lars!' .s -..... ..t ....-r ..ss- ..-...
"Hould him. Hould him! he is ravln!"
Very much after this fashion is it with
the corrupt and shameless crew who plum
der the public treasury and call it serving
the people. As long as they are kept
in Office and well fed, they are loud in
their praise Of the dear people and profuse
in the use Of blarney. But when the
masses are aroused at their perfdy and
uncerimoniously kick them out, they vo-
ciferate at the madness and insanity of the
people! They lose confidence in the sta
bility of representative government and
the virtue of the people. g.. !
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
The KroKuk Mr. PlrA,ASr AND MuscAr,sr

The kEoKuk Mr.. PLYAsAxr AND MUscATlNE
RAlLRoAp.-We insert, to-day. communi-
cation, purportins to come from citizen
withou, at all concurring in the views Of the
writer. We do not for one moment admit
the assertion, so prominently made, that the
continuance of Burlington as q prominent
business point, and it's permanent prosperity
is dependent upon the construction Of the
above road. Neither do we believe any citi-
zen Of this city at all competent to judge,
is under any such apprehension. If our
preservation depends upen our ability to
prevent its construction, we are indeed in a
pitiable position. The road itself so far as
we are concerned, let the object Of the build
ers be what it may, can never operate seri-
ously upon our interests. The shortness of
our route will always secure to US the trade
and travel that would naturally belong to
us.
But we have not the time to- day, to de-
vote to the subject. In regard to the con-
struction of road to Montrosc we have
nothing to say. Itwould no doubt be ad-
vantageous to Burlington. But it seems to
US that our interests lie in pushing forward
the Burlington and Missouri river railroad to
completion.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

n@- The Iowa Medical College at Keo-
kuk has formed connection with the
Wesleyan University at Mt. Pleasant, by
which the former becomes the Medical
branch of the latter.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

To DENMARK.-A despatch from Wash
ington states that it is not true that a gov
ernment messenger has been sent to Dem
mark with dispatches to our representative,
directing him to enter into negotiations
anew in regard to Sound dues.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
CITY NDERY.
Burlington, Iowa.


TN Coolbaugh's Building, under the Telegraph
L Printing Office Main Street.
Music. Magazines, ind all kinds of Periodical,
neatly and substantially bound.
He is also authorized tc receive orders for all kinds
Of Blank Books, for the use of
Bankers, County Officers, Merchants, &c, &c :,
Mt the we'll known establishment of
Braunhold 4 Son, Of Chicago.
Pamphlets, Checks, receipts &C., &c, stitched or
bound to order. STEPHEN T. ACRES.
April % bptf
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

sE One of those hireling emissarics
Of Great Britain, who by fraud and decep.
tion have induced many persons in this
country to 90 to Halifax, where they were
impressed into the British service has been
convicted by jury in New York. A
motion for arrest of judgment was made.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

A SINGULAR RELic.-We we're shown on
Saturday, BY Col. Ogle, Of this county,
small copper tobacco box, about two BY six
inches. The history Of this box is Interest.
ing. When William Penn first began the set
tlement of Philadelphia, be gave It to an In-
dian Chief as present. The box then was
perfectly plain. Long afterwards, it Was
procured from the Indians by white man,
and then it Was discovered to be rudely carv-
ed oil over. One part of it represents Penn
treating with the Indians, and the figures Of
the Indians are scattered in many places
The carving has evidently been done with q
sharp stonc-,he cuts seem to be scratched
out. 1t is living illustration of the artis-.
TIC skill of the aborigines.
The box has been in the possession Of the
family Of Col. Ogle for over one hundred
years.-Terre Haute Express.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
Tho Foreign Financial News.

There appears to be considerable unessi-
ness in the "Financial Circles" of London
and Paris, and serious apprehensiona that q
crisis is approaching. ys s@ sg9
The N. Y. Eve. Post, of Saturday, says
that the fear of a suspension OF specie pay
ments by the Bank of France is opcratibg
unfavorably against Bills of Exchange on
Paris, and those who have to remit prefer
doing so either in sterling bills, or IN gold.
This led to rather more frmness yesterday af-
ternoon, in sterling exchange at 100, but to
less frmness in Paris bills. 'r@'
Russia has paper currency for her home
circulation. France will very likely have to
do the same, during the remainder Of the
war. As for this country, the gold we send
away now must return when those bills of
exchange now on the market are collected
The contest between the Banks Of France and
England cannot last lorg. Business IL, how
ever, likely to be contracted in France, rs
while England and America cont; acted,
France expanded, stimulated unwholesome-
ly BY the action of the Credit .dobilier and
Of the Bank Of France. The European e.
nancial troubles, however, produce consid-
erable caution among our homc fnapciers,
and check neS undertakings and speculatioDs,
and all long engagements, and may do so for
a time until the produce Of the harvest IL
sold and realized. @ ar
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

BANK OF FRAScs.-The specie reserve OF
the Bank Of France in the year 1852 reached
the large sum of 4l2l, ,00O. 900. Before tho
declaration of war against Russia in 1864,
and the alliance, offensive and defensive, with
England, the sum total had fallen TO about
loo, 600 600. At the end Of the FIRST year OF
the war, or in the Official report of May 10,
1855, the figures stood So, ,l07 ,OOn. This
was only four months before the latest month
ly report of September Sd, in which we have
the reduced sum Of $50, 400 200.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

sg" To collect the late Locofoco Con-
vention, Land offices had to be closed Post
off :es had to be left in charge of deputies,
aud, in short, almost every individual, in
the employ of the Government, and no.
body else save few who hoped and
expected soon to be were there. Even the
Court which was to have set in this city
last week, was not held for the reason, as
is reported, that Judge Love had to show
his gratitude to the Administration by at
tending this pow WOW! #
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

MORE RAILROAD FINIsHED.-We learp
that the Peoria and Oquawka Railroad
is finished, and in running order from
Peoria to Washington, distance of twelve
miles. To the many friends of the enter
prise 1t will be pleasant to know that the
road is progressing steadily and surely to
an early completion. ,.s...-. ,.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
LEWIS c. BROWN,

uAS the honor Of announcing to the citizen. Of
Burlington that he has taken an efhce. corner Of
jefferson and Main streets, where he is prepared to
execute drawings Of all kinds on short notice. Civ
ing ground plans in any style desired BY the builder.
Also elevations of various orders, Grecan Italian,
par,sian or modern styles, together with Gothic in
its various forms
Hs has taken a shop on Third street opposite the
Rrick BLACK Smith Shop where he ha. large num-
Der Of worsmen. ready 4 execnfe orders in stone,
brick and wood. as well as raining and glazing.
ne Is prepared to give obligations fur the fulfil
ment If any contract made upon his estimates.
He would be glad to have atrial upon large jobs
under the above considerations.
L. c. BROWN,
Aug. l3-6m, Architect 4 Builder.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
SHINGLES AND LUMBER.
-
~ He EH " ~.

We W FL IL VI.
wM. CARSON, Z. RAND,
HENRY EATON, u. B.DowNS,
ii AVE associated themselves under the name and
IL style of CARSON, EATON i Co., of Galcna
and Wisconsin. and
E. D. RAND & CO.,
of Burlington. Iowa for the purpose of manufactur
ing and selling Lumber, Shingles and Square Timber.
They have their new Mills now in full operation.-
Having spared no expense in procuring the best ma
chinery, they fatter themselves that in the ensuing
summerthe can offer avery superior article of IAm-
h.r rEch d '55
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

sS- One of the most striking examples
of the ruling passion, strong in death, is
exhibited by the late ghostly assemblage
at Fort Dcs Moines, purporting to be THE
democratic party of Iowa. That univer-
sally repudiated falsehood and sum Of all
villainies, ''popular sovereignty" is still
the subject of their adulation. The per-
tinacity with which they adhere to it, is
only exceeded by their love of office. How
far the love of the latter, influences their
adhesion to the former, we leave the peo-
pie to determine.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

~ A few evenings since young lady
in Philadelphia was assaulted on the streets
by villain, who when she screamed
seized her lips between his teeth, biting
entirely through them, and then robbed
her Of her breast-pin and money, and es-
capped. The lady is suffering severely
from the injuries inflicted.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

PoRK.-The New Boston N ,nparicl
says eastern buyers are purchasing hogs
in that vicinity at s4@s4a gross, and
corn at So per acre, intending to feed and
drive to the Cincinnati market @e@8
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
nm- At a late meeting of the Britis

pe- At late meeting of the British
Association, DR.. Pearson, in the chemical
section, asserted that there were only two
articles manufactured for food which we're
not adulterated-Common salt and refined
lump sugar. He challenged any gentle
man present to add another article to the
lief
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

n@- A Paris correspondent of the Ma
tional Intclligcncer puts down the cost of
the war to France, annually, at three hun
dred millions of dollars, and to England
like sum.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

"a It is reported that Judge Piatt, U.
s. Secretary Of legation at Paris, has no
titled the powers that be, at Washington,
that he desires to be relieved by his sue
cessor as soon asconvenient. It is under
stood that some trouble about the trans
mission of private letters, in the despatch
bags Of the embassy, is at the bottom Of
the difficulty.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

CHILDREN IN JAIL.-The Rutland Vt,
Herald states that there have been confin-
ed in the Jail at that place, the last four
months,two boys aged about thirteen years.
Last week there was put into Jail boy, sew
en- years Of age, charged with the crime
of stealing butternuts. ss
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

SOMETHING NEw.-We have seen
some very fine pictures, taken by Mr..
Bowers, at the Daguerrean room Of Mr..
Fields, by new process which we believe
has been patented. They far exceed in
beauty, and life IL. e expression, any cx-
hibiticn of the daguerrean art we ever saw.
Those who are fond of seeing fine pictures
will find themselves repayed by inspecting
Mr. Bowers pictures.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
R.adinR Room and Library.

We have heard the suggestion that
a reading Room with Library attached,
containing Eastern daily papers, Papers
from other large cities, Magazines, Peri
odicals, foreign and Ameris an Reviews,
DC, would be beneficial institution in
ou.. city. Such room we believe would
receive the patronage of Merchants and
business men,and afford to large number
of mechanics and others the means Of ac-
quiring much valuable information, and
spending their leisure hours to some pro-
fit
Also if thought expedient, arrange
mcnts might be made in. connection with
the above for a Course Of Lectures for the
winter, and combined together all would
be furnished at price within the reach
Of all. Tickets for admission to the read
ing room might also admit to Course of
Lectures. #@s e
Will the citizens of Burlington sustain
such an enterprise? That's the question.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

ma "The Russians" says an English
paper, chad three heavy peices of ordi-
nance in battery at the East side of the
dockyard creek, which threw their shot at
least six miles! They rarely did any harm.
The noise Of their course wasso great that
every one got ont of their way"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

Oh FROM CoAL.-A large mill for the
manufacture Of oil from newly discovered
camel coal IN Breckenridge county, near
Cloverport, in Kentucky, is being erected.
By analyzation, it has been found to yield
large per centum of oil Of a superior quail
ity for the use Of machinery, &c. The
Louisville Courier says, that it can be
furnished at merely nominal price COM
pared with hog or other oil before used
for mechanical purposes in this country.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

When you re,rench c.,r the right corner3 be
sure you do not begin with the Iesspsp-r--
One eigar less day. will furnish newspaper
in the family. Siarys your stomach soonsF
than your brains. Yoa will not miss the tobser
co as soon IS the pa-er,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
MiseeNaneeus.
PATTON e. KENDALL.

hook flinders and Blank Book
NUFACTURERs.
North East corner of Third and Jefferson Streets
Burlington, Iowa.
BLANK Books Of All size. AMI Of every dcscrip-
tipn made to order.
5ss- aaiing. Music, Periodicals, Papers, Msga-
tines and pamphlets bound and executed with T.
ncss depatch and durability anl war ranted 10 gy
entire sattsfao,ion. ec, 7
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

Hoas.-Butchers are paying Sc per
hundred gross, in the Cincinnati market.
Those for early delivery are held at 81
nett, and there are buyers at Sc Is for
November and s6 so for December.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
tarharoinq an0 Commission.

!eHSs rgAsLsY. d. MICHAELS
PEASLEY & MICHAELS.
forwarding. Commission. 4 Produce Merchants.
FRONT STREET, BURLINGTON, IOWA.
REFER TO.
Msssrs. hssNISe aWoopnurr, St.Lcuis Mo.
X, /. HALL6 Co., do do
B. CARSON 4 Co., do do
BEgss, LroN 4 Co., Chicago III.
dc. LAuaAS 6 BRo., Burlington Iowa,
!eass Law &Ce., do do
JAMS Dawson 4 CO., Washington Iowa.
ER. wEsr, Fort Desmoines do
as.iapsAs. eRo. G. LArxAN,
porJ: g. LAUMAN & BROTHER,
sySM AkplNG and Commission Merchants corne,
smn,and ~, Jefferson streets, Burlington, Iowa. Al
20, MhSlcsaea and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Gro
Caps, Ac., Sc -" =
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

NAIL RoBBER CAUGHT.-A blacksmith
at Marion, Iowa, land his wife have been
arrested for mail robbery. While under
arrest, their little boy discovered the place
where the money was secreted, and $500
was recovered.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

HEAVY Snow SroaM "A severe snow s.orrn
occurred At Cherry Valley, N. r. on the l1th
inst, which broke down trees and fences, and
did other damage. as.ai .Esss n 81. 81
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
A Puff.

1t is true, and sorry we are to own it.,
that the fraternity of editors and publishers
are, in many respects, the most consumate
set OF asses any where to be found in any
pursuit or calling. Forgetting the Scrip
ture injunction that the laborer is worthy of
his hire, acted upon, practically, by all the
rest of the world, they are always ready to
give something for nothing. Ind when the
natural result, pecuniary embarrassment
follows, they excIaim against the world,
which, as they effect to believe does not
appreeiate or suitably patronize them.
To illustrate. A gentleman called at our
Office Monday, and left little phial of tooth
powder, which he expects to hawk about our
streets and sell to our citizens. In consid-
GRAFTON of this bottle, probably costing a
few cents, he expects US to do what many of
our contemporaries have done, puff thing
we know nothing about and which, for
aught we know. may be highly injurious,
into general notoriety. Out of this puff he
expects to realize handsomely. 3 +.
To such an arrangement we have several
serious and insuperable objections, among
which we will mention two: a}L.s
First. We are opposed to praising thing
on somebody else's say so, of which We have
no knowledge individually. .,a
Second. We object to doing for strau-
ger, gratis, the same service for which we
exact pay from Cur resident patrons.
OF the merits of the article we shall
leave the public, who are just as competent as
we. to make up an opinion for themselves,
believing that the press has higher mission
than that of landing locomotive nostrum
pedlers and putting tooth powders.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31
J. PRUGH & BROTHERS,

W Wn''ICSNIt anu NCTH1T
ESTABLuSM II NJ f n T,
w I'LL he found three doors east Of rsv3
Coolbaugh 4 Brooks Banking House, e,-9~
up stairs, where we will at all times be -sPA-
pleased to wait on our customers.
We willconstanty Ike on hand all kinds of Fur
niture, such as Sofas, Sociables, Divans, Spring
Card and Centre Tables: Cottage Misses. and COM
mon Bedsteads. Breakfastand Dining Tables, Stands
Towel Racks Safes, Looking Glasses Picture Frames
and host Of other things too numerous to mention
ali of which We offer cheap fnrcash.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

TAKES IT BAcK.-The Kcokuk Times,
after endorsing Halloway's address at tho
State Fair and speaking Of him as a gen.
tleman of talent, now takes it all back and
says the Gazette was rightin calling him
fusionist of no talent-and that the i'm
mortal Col. Walker did idinterrupt the speak
er as asserted. '@s.' fts E' |Ht4#N" p
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

BURLINGTON MATCH FACTORY

Ladies' Furnishing and Fancy Store.
MlLLENARY A b DRESS MAKING,
corner Of Third and Washiastos sfrsefs,
BuRIlNersN, Iowa.
MI RS +, F. HENDRICKS has the pleasure Of in
vi forming the Ladies that she is receiving from
New York large supply of Dress Goods, Bonnets,
Trimmings, Needle Work, ko.. of the finest quality,
which she offers at the cheapest cash prices.
june so, 1855 bptf !.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-31

ALFRED s. FEAR,
, tsuccEssoR no roor / COY
Conmission and Forwarding Merchant,

r,,,n Voter Street, Burlington, Iopa.
hs Undersigned would respectfully inform the
=, psSc, that he has taken the house lately ocou-
FM y AsSs. Feote Co., for tho purpose Of trans
general lConMission and Forwarding business,
~ soss by giving II his entire attention to merit
sMsN Of the public patronage.
pastiesar attention paid to buy ing andsell,ng
Fnsee eafailacscriptions. af
Ian. ~. 1854 v twNw ALEREC S. FEAR.