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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

/" Nor DouBr OF 1r.-The editor Of the Her.
aid of Freedom, Kansas territory, has play.
ful argument to prove that Kansas is the
original 'sGarden Of Eden.'' We give the
following as specimen of his humor;
Does the geography Of Kansas agree = ith
the description of Eden as described BY Mo-
ses? s.And river went out of Eden to
water the garden; and from thence it was
parted and became into four heads" Gen.
ii. 10. That river now bears the name of
Kansas, ard its four branc es are known as
Smoky Hollow Fork, Grand Saline Fork,
Solomon's Fork, and Republican Fork. The
former, it seems, was known to the antedelu-
vians by tie name of Pison, and compassed
the whole region known as South Western
Kansas, where, according to Moses, there
is gold. The Late discoveries of gold on the
head waters of the Arkansas river is in the
immediate vicinity Of the Smoky Hill Fork,
and those who adopt our views, and place
full confidence in the Bible--and who does
not ?-should seek for gold in the next river
North of the Arkansas. near its source in the
Rocky Mountains. The Biblical historian
SAYS: s'The gold Of the land is good; there
is bdellium and the onyx one." The latter
is described by travells as abounding in
great plenty in that resion. A friend of
ours who spent a couple of years there furn-
ished US some specimens of this stone, which
we have now in our possession. 1t was mis-
taken by his party for genuine diamonds, and
was treasured up with great care; but its
principal v. lue had departed on its arrival
by the sackfull in New York.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18
DENMARK. July Z.

DH->a0eAS wy -
MEssRs. EDITORS: There is paper printed
at atyourplace of the Nebraska pro-slavery, ad-
minis:ration stamp, which has see, been in
dulging in some inuendocs in regard to the
people of this place-sneering at their hu
manity in sympathising with a runaway slave,
and condemn:ng them all as fanatics. see
this paper, the Gazette, is published by
Thompson &Co. Now, Messrs Editors,
should like to know whether this man Thomp-
son is or is not, the Col. Thompson, who Was
once upon time a candidate for Congress
in this district9 But it surely cannot be-
For the Thompson refer to, not only had a
a very high opinion of the people of Dem
mark, but was decidedly an.;-sIavery in his
feelings. So partnl was he to Denmark and
SO determined in his opposit on to slavery
extension that he wrote circular for US in
Denmark, 'sto look upon,'' wherein he avow-
ed his opposition to the institution and pledg-
ed himself to use all his abilities to confne
it within its then limits. or course this can
not be THE Thompson that now controls that
paper. For it is the most villainous pro-sla-
very sheet that disgr#ces any Free State.
Now, Messrs. Editors, please inform me
whether or not this is the Thompson. and if
it is, at some future time, not far distant
will tell you how he lost this seat, all from
devotion to freesoil, which may have soured
HIM towards US. JONATHAN.
To our correspondent above, we are not
able to give correct answer. Have seen
the Hon. applied to his name, whether be-
cause he has been to Congress or some
other disreputable place cannot say.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

Dissolution OF THE UNloS.-Thcre has
never been time since the adoption of the
Federal Constitution when the possibility of
a rupture between the Northern and South.
ern States was contemplated with SO much
apathy as at present. A certain portion of
the press at the South bloody advocates dis
union, and certain portion of the Northern
press has, within the past year, enter
cd into elaborate calculations to show that
the pecuniary advantage of the Union
to the North is greatly overba!anccd by the
losses it occasions. The facs that such dis
cussions can be INDUCED in, and such views
presented, demonstrates the decay OF that
attachment to the Union which was formerly
the profoundest POLITICAL sentiment of the
country. The fact that such discussions, and
the promulgatiou of such views, are regard
ed with indifference, shows how greatly the
conviction has been weakened, that the
Union is the palladium of our safety. Mat
ters have come to such pass, that for a
public man to express concern for the safety
Of the Union, exposes him to the shallow
ridicule of class Of politicians, with whom,
"saving the Union," has become a stand ug
phrase Of derision. simultaneously with
this fading away Of that lively sentiment Of
the Importance of the Union, which was
formerly felt, there has grown up an irritat-
ing controversy between the North and the
South, whose power to embitter and cxaspcr-
ate constant y increase.-( Buff. Com. -. -
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HAWK-EYE AND TELEGRAPH.
WARSAW AND nocxroRD RAILROAD.

se>s~ e~S~e~. ~~~<~ eS.~e>sS~e>~s
We ask particular attention to the fol-
lowing communication It is on subject
of 20 little importance to the citizens of
Burlington. An effort is being made by
our rivals below and above, to cut BurliDg-
ton off entirely from the Western trade of
Iowa. The projected road by way Of Mt
Pleasant, from Keokuk is intended to carry
freight and passengers above and below US.
This is the view taken by our correspon-
dent below: And his plan of getting rid
Of this result is Western plan. It is up
on the prarics, considered the best mode Of
procedure to fight fire with fire. And he
recommends that Burlington secure the
early completion Of the Warsaw and Rock
ford Railroad to point intersecting our
road opposite this city. Suck measure
would certainly add to the prosperity of
Burlington, while it would take the wind
out of the sails Of our Keokuk neighbors.
The "Gate" would then be of very little
consequence, as there would be more than
one
This road is to be built along the river
bank, has no grade above twenty feet to
the mile. Read the communication and
let us Know what you think of the pro-
iect.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

ET1oUETrE.-A Yankee out West who
wrote home to his mother that he had seen
a live Hoosier, has sent her another epis-
tie on Western etiquette. Here it is:
s'Western people go to their death on eti-
.quette. You can't tell man here that he
lies as you can do East, without fighting.
A few days ago, man was telling two Of
his neighbors in my hearing pretty large
story. SaysI, Stranger that's wbopper.'
Says he, Stranger lay, there!' and in the
twinkle of an eye, found myself in ditch,
aperfect quadruped the worse for tear and
wear. Upon another occasion, says to a
man never saw before, as women passed
him, sThat isn't specimen of Of your west
ern women is i,?' Says he, sYour afraid of
the fever and ague, stranger, amt you2' Very
much said 1. sWell,' replied he that lady
is my wife, and if you don't apologize in two
minutes, by the honor of gentlemen, |
swear that these two pistols which be held
cooked in his hands, shall cure you of the
disorder entirely, SO don't fear stranger!!''
So knslt down and apoiogised. admire
the Western country much, hut curse me il
l can stand so much etiuuette.''
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18


A MONSTER WEpDlSe.--The N. Y. Herald
announces wedding on most magnificent
scale, 20 come off on ABOUT the 18th inst
We quote: r. --g .s... .,
The bridegroom, who is Louisiana sugar
platter, named Mitchell, and reported to be
very wealthy ISL now e,, route for New York,
accompanied by two hundred pairs Of young
ladies and gentlemen, who are to take part
in the wedding exercises. On their arrival
they are to put up at the ST. Nicholas Hotel,
the exclusive use of which has been hired for
the occasion, for the sum of two thousand
dollars per day, the festivities to continue
four days. The bride is understood to be
the daughter of Judge Conklin, formerly
Judge of the Northern district of the State Of
New York, but more recently appointed Min
lister to Mexico, and whose successor to the
first named post is Judge Hal, formerly Post
master General. ~ lsii,g s..a rf
The marriage ceremonies arc to take place
at the St. Nicholas, and We understand tha,
two thousand invitations have already been
issued. The religious rites are to be most
imposing, and the attending festivities are to
be on scale of the most profuse magnif
cence, and will include balls, fancy dress and
masquerade, private concerts, dinners and
suppers the most recherche.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18
Arrival from Salt Lake.

Attorney Gen'l Joseph Holman, and party, says
the Council Bluffs Chronotype, arrived here the 1st
inst, with dispatches for Washington. Their ira
Yelling over the plains was mesty performed at night.
They saw no Indians, but saw their camp fires, nd
learned that they had made way With number of
horses belonging to an emigrant train, who, with
that exception they report getting along very well
so far-beng then Mt distance of bout seven hun
drcd miles from this place; but they had yet to en-
counter the dnrsers that route, and they may yot
have trouble enough before they reach the Mormon
city. One train of emigrants they heard nothing
The in Utah have been much injured by the
grasshoppers Col. Steptoe will not accept the ap-
pointment Of Governor of Utah. Col Steptoe thinks
there will be little trouble with tho Mormons, MS
they are determined to have every thing their own
way.
The Mormon Church and Mormon upper crust are
growing rich, while the common or laboring people
Arc extremely poor and growing poorer.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

s%The work on the streets is progress
ing finely. Mr.. Ryan, the contractor is
grading and McAdami1ing 4th street,
putting in curb stones and gut.ering, and
pushing it forward to completion, which will
add materially to the appearance Of that
street.
The lime stone used upon the streets
here are of harder and more durable kind
than We have ever seen used, partaking
rather of the character Of the flint and not
diasolsing either y the frost, moisture
or the friction Of iron shod homes and
vehicles. 3. 2, S
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

"RIAcE.-This is curious Institution
and has q most singular effect upon young
men. One of our acquaintanee who. use
TO sport in tho fanoest fashions, always hav-
ing the very latest cut of coat, the last agony
in vests, and the greatest profundity in pants
and hats; got married a short time since, to
a plainly dressed girl, with no money. Ina
month our friend was sliding down the back
streets. with plush cap, corduroy cut away,
and saIinett pants, while his wife was sail
ing around the streets in the most recent
Celebrations of dress, India shawl, OF, $50
mantllla. The inference is plain. Such is
matrmopy. .zEE5sS l525 y" fs- y stI'
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

sJ Our learned friends of the Gazette,
in their writings upon morals, are only
less eminent than in their dissertations
upon politics. In their lastissue they con-
denim us as likely to corrupt the public
morals by inviting attention to the contents
of THEIR PAPER. five are really respon-
sible for the disreputable advertisements
it contains, as well as the diatribes Of the
editors, when we give them notoriety by
condemning them, through our own paper
we shall have but little hereafter to do with
it, for the load Of iniquity would break the
back of Sampson.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

THE NATIONAL FLAG.-We have receiv-
ed the first and second numbers of the
above paper printed at Bloomington ILL.,,
by SAMUEL PIKE. Mr.. Pike has repu-
tation, as an editor as wide as the country,
and his paper, wherever printed, is sure to
have wide circulation. 1t is % col
umn weekly, very neatly printed, and ad-
vocates the democratic doctrines, whether
to the full extent of supporting Pierce,
Douglas and Nebraska, or not, we cannot
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18
VOL l---NO, 81.
LATEST INTLLLIGENGE.

- '.' W.satscros July TO-,
/ delegation Of Iuii tns from ksn-as ar
rived here yes erGay, End Ind sn. aaminstion
with Col Nix. acting commissioner OF indian
AfFairs.
- petition for relief has lscrn fafmardai
to President Pierce bv a party Ut Garmaa.
now imprisoned a. M,llsilie Island, .Novia
Scoris. They state they were hired in New
York to go to that place; to go-<tn
work. but on their ARRIVAL they were oi
fcrcd the alternative Of enistjng for tho
Crimca, or Imprisonment. They chose tho
latter. s. IA; s.aaE
--y Il s.g sa Cocoon, July 10. "
The Senate to.day by u vote Of 10 10 I
passed the liquor bill with certain amend
mcnts which do no. By any means aff..cts tho
efficiency Of the ebillss it passed the Htusc.
NEw York, Ja'y ~,
Captain Smith, ,n'e of the brig Juli.
Moulton, charged with being engaged in tie
slave trade, was sentenced this forenoon in
two years Imprisonment and a fine of 500
Nosrqtk, July 10.
1t ia rumorcd, but not generally credited,
that lhe, ship Ann, from NV YORK, boun, 10
New Orleans, was wrecked near Key West,
md that all hands ptrishrd; exc p. Capt.
Giles, his son, and his sons wife,. 7ie .z9It
-sas- 70 tjasb Nkw YoaS, July TO-
Mr.. Hugh Anchincloss, IN old merchsnto of
this city, and fer many years President of tho
Board of Trade, died yesterday, aged seven.
ty i've years. -2@3A'%s Ha $T li''t' ffF']
The steamship Illinois from Aspinwnll ar.
rived here this evening with $50 p ,ssengcrs,
~,,1 -, t-an Fh,v
nected with the Golden Gate, which 1T San
Francisco, June 10Th The Golden. Gate
passed The Collie Age, and same day found
steamer Pacific ut Acapulco, bound to San
Franc SEQ. @Hust
The steamer Eldorado, frcm Havana, mr.
rived at Aspinwall, Juno 2y;h.
The rainy season was prevailing Oh ,lto
Isthmus severely. IL Z s6t in soisf9,,
The Panama Rail Road had rc,luccd the
wages Of their laborers and large number
of them struck in consequence and they
were joined by large number of machinists
and mechanics on account OF discomfort with
the food furnished them. s#'"*ea .st7F2f
The U. S. Ship Of War Independence was
nt Paphia on June 18th but in consequences
Of dispatches received from Lima saiIrd for
Calno to settle difficulties between tho us.
Representatives and the Government relative
to the pretensons of the Captain OF tho
American ship John Cummings. 4,.s a =.
Dates from Chill are to Mny ST.. Con-
gress yrs to meet tn, next day. A long con-
tnued droutt prevailed and cattle were dy-
ing for want of pasture. tz..--..--,
Melbourne (Aus,ralia) dates to April 23j
Q e to hand The mining accounts nrpenree
to be satisfactory. In the Balsret and otl.-
er mining districts im,roved machinery has
l. 4 u 4 - l =
worked over agsi \. q The amount shipped
from NJ lhourne for week ending April 21st,
was valued at nenrly $l 100000 '''- -
San Francisco evening Of June 10th,
contain nothing additional to that received
by the Northern Light. -.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

:. A Coop JokE.-A distinguished Democrat
living in the neishboring city of Coyington,
day before yesterday was clustering very
loud against the new platform adopted by
the Know Nothings at Philadelphia, and was
particularly severe upon that part whichrc.
lates to slavery. He was interrupted by .
gentleman who was delegate to the Conven-
ton, who said to him, that he had NO. read
the right one. "Now," said he, "there ia
the real simon pure," and took out Of bis
pocket the Democratic platform, adopted at
Baltimore in 1874, when Polk was nominal
ed. The gentleman read it, and handed il
back. "Why," said he, "thnt is worse and
woae- It's more abolition than the other."
r(Cincinna,i Gazette. ,a.., 4..--..,s
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18
eui.e a D,lE.rsn. storr,

Tho S. Louis Democrat learns that the
encounter between the notorious Stringfel-
Low and Gov. Reeder was very different
affair from what it was represented in the
Missouri Republican. stringfellow did
no. strike the Governor The true state
Of the case is that Str'ngfellow approach
ed Gov. Reeder, and, in bluff insulting
way, put inquiries to him concerning
certain statements made BY him in his
speeches in the East. The Governor OBJ
serving the blackguardism Of his oppo-
nent's uannor, declined answering his
questions, and told him to leave his pres
cnce, us he desired no contact with him.
At this Stringfellow made an attempt to
strike him, but failed, upon which the
Governor drew pistol from his breast
pocket and threatened death if his antag-
onist approached another step. String
fellow then Withdrew.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

REMARKABLE AND SUCCESSFUL .0PnTuALNt;
OPERArloy.--Mr. Andrew Haymakar, of
Charleston, who has. been blind in one eyc
for fifty four years. in consequence of Iniflm
growing over it, was suddenly restored to
sight, short time since, in tho following
manncr:--lfe was standing on the steps OF
the court house, in that village, willis a mum
b,r Of men and boys were playing ball.
The ball projected with great forcc,' struck
him in the blind eye, completely removing
the film, and restoring sight. considerable
inflammation followed, but it is now getting
better, and the sight is good Chicago jour.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

The BUTCHERS OFFENDED.-The City
Council of Springfield having passed an
ordinance that no animal (except Dogs
should be slain within three miles of the
city, the butchers took offence, and deter
mined that until the obnoxious order should
be rescinded, the people should have no
fresh meat. Being out Of employment,
the butchers went on bust, had three or
four fights, and at last accounts had about
half of them got into the city lookup.
Meantime the people were regaling them
selves with Fresh steak from St. Louis and
Alton.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18
10 The following tough story comes from

10 The following tough story comes from
Kansas: .-......
Sixty yoke of red balls. accord, ( 10 tie
Frontier News, were seen last week by an old
lady in Kansas, hitched to an empty wa.on,
which was mired in the street, of this ty.-
The team reached entirely from h,l t" iil!,
across one of our valleys, vulgar!y ca'l,d CUTS.
The wagon, being tight in the mud, refused t.
move; the consequence was. when that portion
of the team in the lead over the other hill
spread them elves in strong pull, and straight
ened the chains, that 81 yoke of the bulls il
he centre were suspended in N d-air by their
necks, something less than so feet above ground
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

DEATH OF Mas. DEWITT CLINToS.-Mrs.
Catharne j. Clinton, widow Of Dewitt Clin-
ton died on Friday morning at Poughkeep-
lie, ut the residence Of her daughter, Mrs.
David S. Jones. She was in the 73d year
of her agc. 1t will be remembered that Mrs.
Clintonrecsived severe injuties some months
ago, while in New York, by the runaway Of
the horses attached to her carriage.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

NEBRAsKA IrEMs.-We learn from the
Nebraska City News that the crops in that
territory look remarkably we'll.
The same paper also says petitions are
circulated and pretty generally signed,
praying the Governor to withhold congres-
sionl appropriations for the improvement
Of the capital Of the territory, on theground
that it mas fraadulently and conuptly b
catei st Omaha City, 9ss
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18
BURLINGTON IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JULY

WHICH IS RIoHr The Chicago Dem
ocratic Press Of Monday, quotes -four as
follows: Fine SIS SO; No2 Superfne So
5o@s7; No / do 81 25@7 so; Fancy
81 75@ss and extra sS 25@s8 SO:
The Tribune Of same date quotes -four
as follows: No l City Mills Extra Super
fine SO IS; No Family brand 50 Is;
No 8 Middlings s. 25.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

In Massachusetts, Connecticut and other
states where Prohibitory Liquor Law is in
force. the sanitary condition Of the people
is ascertained by the amount Of strong drink
sold for medical purposes. Tho report for
June in Springfield is thus made in the Re-
publican:-ssJune was very sick month
Our city liquor agency sold one thousand
dollars worth of spirit, or more than twice
as much rs it sold in any month before.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

nA- The Yellow fever has made its ap-
pearance in New Orleans. Twenty cases,
some of which proved fatal, have been re-
ported. A correspondent of the N. Y.
Tribune says there are not 500 persons in
the city liable to take the disease, and in
fers that it cannot become epidemic.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

A GALLANT RoBBER.-The dilligencia be-
tween Toluca and Morclla, Mexioo, was late
lv robbed, and the passengers plundered Of
about $4,000. The affair was done in the
most gcnteel manner. A lady passenger had
a ring of great value on her finger, which
one Of the robbers stroye in vain to get off.
Finding he could not succeed, he begged the
lady to ke, p the bauble in remembrance of
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

rm- The thanks of the members of the
Eonadelphian Society are due the following
persons for donations of Books and speci.
mems to their Library and Cabinet:
!" Judge O., G. Wigntman, DR.. ]. P. Dim
mitt, Messrs. James Price, j. G. Peasley,
s. H. Thompson, j. +. Thompson, A. ).
Baker. j. L. THOMPSON, Lib.
Burlington, July 9, 1855. ...-..
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A FINE BELL.-A new bell has within
few days bccn elevated to the unfinished
tower on the Baptist Church. It is very
fine toned and heavy bell, capable Of being
heard to very great distance, and was as
we hear, present from Col. John s. Da-
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

IL The river has risen about eighteen
inches within the last week at this place.
On Sunday it commenced receding, but
was ou the rise again Monday, and we be-
lieve is still rising slowly.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

BLOW AwAr.-An nracible old gentleman
who was taken with fit of sneczing in the
cars lately, after sneezing 10 tie most spas
medic manner for eight or ten times, arrested
the paroxysm for a moment, while he took
out his handkerchief and addressed his nasal
organ as follows:-es! go on, go on!-you'll
blow your internal brains out presently!'' )
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

FREE OF DEBr.-The State of Connec-
ticut is free of debt, owns about 100000
of Bank stock, independent of its school
fund, which amounts to s2,00O,OOO. The
Comptroller estimates the receipts into the
treasury the ensuing year at sl9S, ,s7l, and
the expenditures at sl55,O
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

Quick T1ME.-By the attention of GEO.
WHIppLE, Esq, of the House of Ross &
Whipplc, we had upon our table Tuesday
morning Cincinnati papers Of the morning
previous.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

IMPORTANT TO ToBAcco CHEwERs.-
A writer in the Missouri Republican says
celebrated chemist has recently discov-
cred that Peruvian guano can be manufac-
tured into an article that is far preferable
to tobacco, inasmuch as it is cheaper and
equally nasty. ssd
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-07-18

o. On Friday morning last, four sto-
ry building on Pearl street, Cincinnati, oc
cupied by Mr.. Charles Urban as an iron safe
mandatory. fell to the ground, killing one
woman instantly, and badly wounding two or
three others. Two men were supposed to be
buried under the ruins ~ 20