Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-10-03

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The Rcpu!,iean Convention met ~ lo
O'Clock. Blunt 81 New York. Was chosen
Chtirrnaa, and tiuila, OF pau.zsSeepsis Sec
resaryaof temporary organisation.
II. T.. Esnion, of Chan aaqn j vas sinani-
mossIy chosen President, atio. IN taxing the
e.sair, made brief remarks, urging the I'M
portarce Of taking such graands against sla-
very as would be acceptable 10 popular senti-
meat
SECRETARIES Thos. Berry, Jaaab Normer.
On motion of Sir. Blunt, a COMMITTEES OF
two from each Judicial District was apfoin.-
B ed by the chair, to confer with similar body
from one Nhig convention. TO effect unity of
action between the two conventions.
Mr. Blum. moved that the Convention ad-
5journ TO hear the report Of tie committee OF
Confluence. a
Mr.. freely suggested tina. the committee
be empowered To report Platform OF Prin-
eiples. (nos acted upon.) Mr.. Blans's mo
ton Iassad.
Baltimore, Sept. &c.
Adsiccs from Norfolk report an improve
ment in the health o. both cities, the cool
weather having a favorable efectin dimin-
ishng the number of new cases. There were
but two new cases at Portsmouth on ussday
and four deaths. The new cases az Norfolk
were IL and deaths 80. I
New Oreaus dates of Thursday are re-
eeiyed here aud contain adSices from Iampi-
CO to the lst instant, which announce a rev.
olution in the Government there, the plan OF
Ayuta having been adopted and the govern
merit Of Carrera recognized. ~
Silver one had been found in abundance
by the American boundary surveying party
in the Mnssilla Valley, but no gold.
Boston, Sept. %.
A letter has been received from Hon. Ju-
Illus Rockwell, candidate for Governor of the
Fusion party. He declares his opinion based
on his experience in Congress, that the Wing
nartv has ceased to exist. and hopes that the
I free States will unite to form great nation
nj party.
| rhe Know Nothings in this city have issued
circular calling upon the people of the
State to elect delegates, in open meetings, to
the State Convention.
Philadelphia, Sept. 26.
The Masonic parade to- day, at the dedlca-
ion of the new Hall, was Il magnificent af-
fair. Over 1000 Of the brethren marched in
procession to Independence Square, where the
ceremonies were performed. Delegates We're
| present from the Grand Lodges of Nj ;ssachu
J sets an. several other States. This evelins
there is to be grand banquet.
! Richmond, Va, Sept. %.
| There were only 7 deaths at Portsmouth
Monday At Norfolk, yesterday, the first
frost Of the season took place. 20 deaths
there on Monday; among them DR.. Richard
Lurstall and Jno. d. Gordon Baker.
81. Neston, N. j., Sept. 26.
The great India Rubber case, Goodyear VS..
Day, was called up in the U. S. Court to day
but the plaintiff declined a trial. The main
question in this case is the title of Goodyear
to the Chatiee Patent, before it's extension
Mcssrs. Brady & Burchard, of N. Y, appear
] ed for GOODYEAR. and Richardson, of n. Y,
jerks, of Providence, and Merriam Of Bos-
ton, for Day. -...
+'+ se+l Boston, Sept. 26.
the Steamer Africa sailed at noon to-day
for Liverpool. She takes out Ill Passen-
gers, and $550,000 in specie.
| Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. %.
President Pierce arrived here to- day and
was received with national salute.
- 4s - & Toledo, Sept. %.
The one O'Clock A. NJ, train from Chicago
ran Oft the track one mile from this city; four
persons injured, baggage master thought IA
tally. Cause, switch open. -...a.,s
...-. .... 49,. .e.s Dclroit, Sept. 26.
Fire at Flint Mich, Monday, destroyed the
block on Monroe street. Loss $4,000.
s.a. st. Louis, Sept &c.
Dates from Santa Fe to the lst. Nothing
Of speciel interest. mail party saw but lew
Indians. All friendly Indian relation in
New Mexico are assuming better aspect, and
| treaties formed with the Mescaleros, Fava-
gas and Capoteutah. Other tribes to meet
the government at Obibuic. Z.
United States troops arrived at Fort
Union, 18th July. ..f4 -s3.~..
Col. Sumner left Fort Leavenworth on
the 10Th inst. from the Plains with seven
companies OF troops. .s-.-, &