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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
"Possum up a gum stump,
Raccoon in a holler," sc.

After the song the man with the big ears Of
fered up short prayer, that s'the land might
be delivered from the Pope, the devil, and from
fnrriners in general,' to which some said amen,
some bravo, and few encore. Man with the
big ears then>state tina, the business for that
night was to decide npou candidate,for Con-
gress; said "they had nine hundred. members,
and there were nine hund ed and twenty seven
andi Iates. Didn't know how it was, dida't
under tand it, but one tuing he knowed. he
wern't going to give up his claim, he might be
teeiotaily exnunctcated if he did" Several
sma ler ears then said, 's'hem was exactly their
sentiments" bnt thought little delay wouldn't
hurt, better count noses first
MEETING then broke up, went home and sent
to apothecary's for Jew David's Hebrew plas-
ter; couldn't set down for three days, effects of
paddle.
Dampho j came to see me. talked politics,
told him should vote for Stephens. He said
shouldn't, had sworn not TO; told him I'd
quit; said if l did I'D lose custom, K. N.'s
wouldn't trade with me, called me traitor, per-
jlrer, and all that Don't know what to dc;
reckon I'll have to stick TO 'em.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

FAIs, Elccfious ,iecsia,,s have -, Is
be held this year. We believe. Ia twelve
States. tn ,nost ali If them Legislative
aud State officers are 10 be chosen and in
four o. them Representatives to Congress.
OF the latter class are Louisiana Ni.s,ss;p-
pi, Georgia. and MARYLAND. which are Gu
titled 10 the svureoate to twen.p.three
The elections viii the Mace
az follaws.
California T.eaaav Son, 4
Vermont do do
Maine Monday Sept. 10
neorgia Monday Oct. l.
Ind;.:a isuay wv. .
Ohio do Al
M;ss;ss;nu; H. A.
Now York Tuesday Nov e.
Wisconsin do do
maryland We'd. Nov. Z.
-'as'a'nuse''s Monda5 NV Z
A Coop Glass of EMIGRAsTs-Tbe
enigrants arriving daily at New York
principally from Germany, are said to be
Of class superior to any that have reach
ed this country for many years, both in
intelligence, industry and wealth. The
New York Post of Saturday says: "Since
Castle Garden was opened as depot for
immigrants, 1870 have landed there,
bringing with them from abroad $685.
675 So in cash, besides various other ar
ticles of personal property. 1t is compu-
leu Una. u 'he Immigration curing tue en-
SUING SIN iol'''s '' az this port, Tue amount
:. p'op. 'Aauso0 'n'o - oo'ns,s
from 'h's source WIN DC ABOUT 2'ooV'ooo.
NEW Back The l,;xon rms Tele.
praph mentions the formation Of a compa-
nv IN that c;tv to m,nnfaetnre hr;cl bv !,
new nrocess which disncnse. with b,,rn-
ing. and is in every respect cheaper than
the old mode. The brick are made en-
t;re,v of limo and s.nd m;xad with wator
and pressed with powerful machine. The
s;ye of ono of those br;cls 10 10, hv civ
inches. four inches high. being equal to
,broa .nd ono o;nbtb &c oommon br;.,,
They are made hollow, so that they lay up
a hollow wall and tbarebv savo Tho ex.
pense of lathing and plastering. They
are baked in sun and after beino pressed
will become sufficiently hard in ten DAYS to
,.r IN
pa. The following is list of the rep.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
HARD SHELL CONVENTION.

Syracuse, Aug %
About so delegates of the Hard Shell Con-
vention have arrived, and prospects are that
there will be a full convention. straight
ticket will undoubtedly be made. Some Gus
tom House agents are here to attempt fusion,
but it is generally believed to be on, of the
question. Among the distinguished persons
here, are Judge Beardsey, John c. Mather,
Delus DeWof. Sherman Cioswell, and others
All seem in high spirits.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
Ten Dnllara Reward

E'0R any person who will give information, or,
L turn yoke Of Oxen that estrsyed from Aaga ~
DesnoiDes county, Town. One is FIVE year oia ~
spring, of bright red color. white face and he
turned up horns The other is four ar old, m''s
ly red, his hind parts somewhat spotted, with ".
straight forward horns, with bow marks each az :
the neck. The Above dercribed cattle left ths ~
Of last month. go HENRY BUXTON.
aug IL, 1855 FfEE 3twd2d
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

The Latest from Misunderstanding Of the
Legislature and other Matters.
The correspondence of the St. Louis Re-
publican furnishes us with news from Shaw
nee ission to the 18th inst. The act in re-
lation to fugitives from 'sother States has
passed both houses. On m ton Of Mr.. An
derson, it was resolved that no new bill shall
be introduced into the House after Thurs
day The 23d of August,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

The Scientific American announces ma
chine for picking geese, the result of a num-
Der of years of labor, and one of the most
ingenious pieces of mechanism ever seen.
1t not only plucks the feathers. but separates
the long ones from the short ones, and cleans
them perfectly while tassing through the
machine. 1t will pick forty-fve geese per
hour, and must materially affect the price of
feathers.
The ganders will exclaim, eve live in q
wonderful age" and the geese cacklc with
deligh. at being plucked so quick. Gin old
times" it used to take an hour to catch
them-ten minutes to tie their legs and draw
stocking over their heads-nnd long,
long while to pick each one. 1t was a te-
dious and cruel job, and the inventor of the
machine ought to be waited upward on the
wings of goslins, and sleep on verv sofa
bed when he comes down. Boston Post.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
Denmark Academy

Denmark Academy.
TIHE Fall term in this Institution will comfnspo
l on Wednesday September 5,h and continue ieop
teen weeks. "a Fp
The best instruction Is provided in all the brane's
in n solid and ornamental course Of education. !,
For further particulars or circulars inquire Of
Principal {Aug. l4w.) II. X. EDsoH'
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no Use IN REs1sr1Sc uyclE SAM.

Il No USE IN RESISTING UNCLE SAN.
There is some talk of Judge Elmore's re-
sisting the General Government. | learn
that he says President Pierce has no right to
remove him, because he cannot interfere with
the Judiciary. Perhaps the Judge will find
that the arm of Uncle Sam comes down right
heavily on his disobedient servants. He has
good deal of power yet, and Judge Elmore
will doubtless fall before it. There is no use
to be fractions, and the Judge would better
give up his Office without rebelling; if they
fight, Uncle Sam is bound to whip him.
LONG CONTINUED WET wEATHIR-CHoLERA AT
FORT RILEY.
This is the sixth day of this interminable
wet weather. Great apprehension is felt as
to the new wheat crop. Many in this neigh
lborhood are looslng all they have made, in
cases, too, where it has been thrashed but
put up insecurity in pens and open barus.-
The corn crop will be superabundant. The
fields, covered with rank corn, look like
Clark thunder cloud. There will be a heavy
yield almost unprecedented. The Territory
is suffering terribly by these rains. The
bridges are all washed away, and the streams
are all past fording. Communication in ey-
cry direction is cut off.
God only knows what will become of the
poor, plague stricken Fort Riley people; they
cannot be heard from, nor can aid reach
them now. Up to the last dates, one hun
dred had died of the cholera. ss@
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
STEPS TOWARD MAKING KANSAS STATE.

In the House, on the l4th, DR.. Stringfel
low offered resolution to the effect that
convention be called to frame constitution,
prior to Kansas being admitted into the
Union. 1t sets the first Monday in October
as the day on which the polls should be
opened, and the people are to vote s'Conven-
ton" Or ssNo Conventions" on that day. If
the majority are in favor of convention,
provided this resolution passes, we may ex-
pect petition from Kansas to be admitted
as State at the next session of Congress-
Dr. SIS resolution was referred to a select
committee of Messrs. Marshall, Anderson
and Matthias. They will report tomorrow.
l expect it will carry.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
Camp Meeting.

gB- THERE will te Camp Meeting heds
NorthfeId, Dsfmones county, Iowa, eompete.
August seth. Brethren in the Ministry, SDd frlss'
generally, are invited 10 attend. o,,
JAS G.. THOMPSON.
S.-No huxter wagons will bePcrmi.fea :" .,s'
fc on the camp ground lang lI-wthaIa
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

This afternoon, (l5th,) a sharp debate
sprung up in the Council about naming a
county Pierce, in which the President got fits.
Some thought it disgrace; others, that it
was springing old party issues upon the Pro-
Slavery party; but finally, it was named
Wise, in honor Of the Governor elect of Vir-
pinia
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
THE TURKISH LOAN.

THE TURKISH LOAN.
In the House Of Lords on Friday evening,
Lords Montague and Grey objected to tho
terms of the Turkish loan, us throwing oil
the ecuniary burden on England, and as of
a nature to lead to misunderstanding both
with France and Turkey.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

Consols on the Ilth closed at 80 10 to 81
for nancy, and 81 to % IL for 9th Septem-
Der. After regular hours, transactions took
place at an advance Of IS. Foreign securi-
ties steady. Corn market feverish, in some
cases recovery of one shilling.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

ssTheref' said Strange. I'd rather sing
that hymn than own America. Pll trust the
Lord TO take care of my wife and children. %
He continued singing and preaching, anil
preaching and singing; and the Lord, said
the lecturer, did take care of him, and his
! children after him.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

Atany rate you cannot plead when you
have been prosecuted and fncd, and per-.
haps incarcerated in Jail, that you did not
know that there was danger ahead. A
word to the wise, &c. SCRIBE.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29
MESSAGE FROM GOV. REEDER.

A message from ex- Governor Reeder was
handed into the Honse and Council also, in
forming the Assembly that he was now re-
moved from the functions of the Governor
ship, and chat therefore they would devolve
upon the Territorial Secretary, Daniel Wood
son. When this message was read aoud,
joy lit up every face, and it was difficult to
prevent the whole House from going off into
an uproarious expression of their gladness.
1t was good news to US all, for we only lack
q Governor to commission officers, and that
Col. Woo''son will do at once, for fear that
Pierce will send US a new scourge in the
shape of new Reeder, who will, refuse like
him, to issue commissions for enforcing the
laws of the Territory. The ex-Governor's
last message is curiously worded. 1t runs,
in effect, thus: s'To the Honorable Council
and House of Representatives of Kansas
Territory: Although have refused to ac-
knowledge you to be legal body, and al
though am still of the same mind, yet it is
due that should inform you that have re-
ceived notification of my removal, and that.
unit. my successor arrives, the duties of the
Office of Governor will deyolye upon Secre-
tary Woodson.''
The Governor keeps himself SO much to
himself, that cannot learn when he takes
leave of us. Most likely we will not know
until he il pone
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

1t was intimated at Paris that Count Buol
had received declaration on the part Of
England and France that they did not wish
By new negotiations to forestall the moro
decisive events of the war.
1t is said that Gen. Letang's visit to Wen
ma is connected with an arrangement to open
lines of march for the Allies in the Principal
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

nlEp.--In De. Mnires Co.. ar n.a...,s
August IL of diarrhsa. JOHN JONES. $50
Angiesca,, assd 6S, M, J,re. samt 'e Ame,;,,ss
1880. aud ~ this esuaty in tStl. After ,he ~
of hi. wife year ago, he removed 10 Ru,,;,..a
and lived with his son. lie wassn exe,np,ary -
sble, candid and Conscientious Christian.
August Is. OF same disease MIS- ANN Joe,.
daughter of the abave. an d wife Of Peter Jtr =
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

New York, Aug.24
Our census returns are now all IN. The total
population Of the city is upwards Of 624,000,
bsing an increase Of about los, 900.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-29

Boston, Aug. "a.
AK N. State Convention was held at Bel
lows Falls, VI, on Wednesday, and nominated
Geo w. Rayce for reelection. The meeting
was considerably split up in opinion, and far
srom unanimous
Mr.. Abbot Lawrence bequeathed in his will
$4,000 to the Boston pnbllc library, and $780,
600 to the Lawrence School in Cambridge. His
other requests are not yet made known to the
public.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-11-21
WarrentOn Female College,

n. q.
TTyIE exercises of this Institution will close on
the 9TH Of June, and will be resumed on the
of the same month, under the direction of the
following Faculty.
Rev. Thomas S. Campbell, President and Prof. of
English Literature.
Rev. VIM. Ii. Christian, A. NJ, Prof. of Physical
Sciences.
E. E. Parham, A. NJ, Prof. of Classical Literature
and Mathematics.
Won V. Buseha, Prof. OF Music and modern Lam
guages.
Miss E. A. Lacey, Assistant in music and Teacher
of Drawing and Painting in all its departments,
Fancy Work, &c.
Mrs. S. D. Christian, Assistant in Music and French.
Miss NJ. Ii. Taylor, Principal in the Primary De-
partment.
mrs. Thos. S.. Campbell, Matron.
A regular and thDroayk course Of study has been
adopted in order to graduation. and no efforts will
be spared to promote the moral and intellectual
welfare of the students. Pupils can enter at any
time during the Session, and viii be charged only
from time Of entrance.
ton for absence after entrance, except in cases of
protracted sickness.
The cars from Raleigh, Petersburg, and Weldon
pass the WarrentOn Depot daily, where an Omni-
bus is always waiting ON their arrival to convey
passengers to the village, which is but three miles
distant from the Depot.
For further particulars, refer to Catalogue, which
can be obtained by addressing
THOS. S. CAMPBELL, Pres't.
1000 q % 1QR6 OF
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New Books,

THE Araucanians or notes Of a Tour among
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N. G. Mutual Insurance Company.

IN T the Annual meeting of the North Carolina
- Mutual Insurance Company, held on the
18th ult., the following persons were elected
Directors and Officers for the ensuing year:
DIRECTORS JOS. q. b. Roulhac, H. =. Tur-
ner, Jno. r. Williams, 7. II. Selby, G.. w. D.
liutchings, James F.. Jordan, James M. Cowles,
Raleigh James E Hoyt, Washington Alex
ander Mitchell, Newborn Joshua G.. Wright,
Wilmington John III. Jones, Edenton w. w.
Griffin, Elizabeth City; F. +. Pagan, Plymouth;
W. N. II. Smith, Murfreesboro' H. Il. vii
liams, Charlotte George A.. Smith, Milto.. !;
.. f. Long, Hillsboro'; Joseph White, Arson
county Joshua Boner, Salem A. T. Sunny,
Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY:
J. G. B. Roulhac, President,
Henry D.. Turner, Vice President,
j. c. Partridge, Secretary,
John H. Bryan, Attorney,
J. H%ersman, General Agent.
Jro. R. Williams,
L. II. Selbv, Executive Committee
C. w. ID Hutchings,
This Company has been in successful oper.
alton over nine years, and continues to take
risks upon all classes of property in the State
(excepl steam mills and turpentine distilleries,
upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cover
property am counting to 81 500, 900, a large or
ton of whichis in country risks; and its pres
ent capital is Seven Hundred Thousand Dol
lars, in bonds properly secured.
The average cost of insurance upon the plal
, Of thi, Company has been less than one thir,
of one per cent per annum, on all grades O
property embraced in its operations.
All communication in reference to insuranc
should be addressed to the Secretary, post pal
a ]. c. PARTRIDGE. Sec'y.
Reigh.J Jun e IS. 1855. 29-
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DERSONS desiring GOOD PIANOS, directly from
III the makers, warranted as to tone and finish,
can have them from any one of ten manufactures
at REDUCED PRICES, by addressing the subscriber,
who is a musician and a judge, and exa mines per-
sonally every instrument purchased before sending
it away. Much of his time and attention is devo-
ted to this species Of trade, and having sent a
large number to various sections Of the country
without the first complaint, he feels confident Of
giving entire satisfaction to all who favor him with
their orders. The prices for nc1 Pianos in per-
feet order, vary from Sl84, upwards. Ary instru-
ment sold by him not corresponding with his
guarantee will be taken hack and exchanged free
IF expense. Second hand Pianos in perfect order
bought at from ore TO two hundred dollars. Harps,
Guitars, Melodeons, books and every hing per-
tanning to schools and colleges forwarded On the
best terms. Schools and teachers arc allowed fen
per cent. off from regular prices on all instruments;
his permanent arrangement with the manufactur-
ers enables him sell all instruments AZ greatly re-
duced prices. lie refers to Hon. G. L. Badger,
Gov. Morehead, A. NJ. German ard Others.
Address JAMES M EDNEY,
Sc John St. n. Y.
New York, Aug. Is, 1855. Sly
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NoRTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INsU-
IN RANCE COMPANY, Raleigh, N. C.-This
Company insures the lives of individuals for one
year, a term of years, or for life, on the Mutual
Principle, the assured for life participating in all
the profits of the Company. For policies gran
ted for the whole term of life, when the premi-
I'M therefor amounts to $50, a note may be given
for one half the amount of the premium bearing in
terest at 6 per cent without guaranty.
The prompt manner in which all losses have been
paid by this Company, together with the low rates
of premium, present great inducements such as are
disposed to insure.
Slaves are insured for a term of from one to five
years, for two-thirds their value.
All losses are paid within 80 days after ~satisfac-
tory proof is presented.
DIRECT0RS.-Charles E. johnson, VIM. Dali
las Haywood, James f. Jordan, Quinton Busbee, II.
w. Hustled, VIM. II. Mckee, Charles B.. Root, VIM.
w. Holden, VIM. D.. Cooke, R. ii. Battle, VIM. II.
Jones, P. +. Pescud and SeatOn Gales.
OFFICERS.-Dr. Charles E. johnson, President;
VIM. D. Haywood, Vice President; John G.. vii.
liams, Secretary; VIM. II. Jones, Treasurer Fl. W
Hustled, Attorney Drs. Charles E. Johnson, VIM
H. Mckee, and Richard 3. Haywood, Medica
Board Of Consultation R. FL. Battle, VIM. W
Holden and Charles I. Root, Executive Committee
J. Hersman, General Agent.
For further information, the public are referee
to the pamphlets, and forms Of proposal, whic
may be obtained at the Office of the Company, o
any of its Agencies.
Communications should be addressed, postpaid
to JOHN 6. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Raleigh, July IL, 1855. Is
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Written for the Spirit Of the Age.
To Luther G.. Riggs,

On the receipt of u Thornless Rose, which the
donor frankly confessed 70 have stolen from u per-
snniRl plant Of his sisters.
ny MISS SARAH J. c. wHITTLEsEY.
Did she curl her red lip, rs your lordship designed,
Whom she camo from the mountains that day,
And wandered thro' c~ve-light and shadow to find
The treasure you'd stolen away2
Go whisper, my lord, to that maiden 80 fair,
Who mourns for her beautiful flower:
'Tho spoilcr thus turks in life's lovely parterre,
To hlch in nm unguarded hour
Did you wear on your broad brow the delicate print
or fingers 20 fairy and white
And your heart telegraph, in rich, yermillion tint,
Your check, that sweet, purple twilight
Console thee, my lord, if thou wilt
Rejoice in the cheering belief
And smile that in me you've a partner in guilt
9Th partaker's rs bad as the thief!'
For ME, since you've stolen this beautiful prize,
And sinncd, az the truth must be toldD
The daring deed, in my irreverent eyes,
Enhances its value tcnfoldl
And here, In the breath Of its floating perfume,
And the hush Of n Summer days close,
l wish thee a fate Of as radiant bloom
And thornless rs this stolen Rose.
ALEXANDRIA,, Va.