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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-30
From Parker's Discourse ofReligion."
The Joy of Life.

No doubt there is joy in the success oI
earthly schemes. There Is JOY to il,e
miser as be satiates his prurient palm will
gold; there is JOY for the fool of lortuue
when his gaming brings a prize. Bot
what u its His request is granted bul
leanness enters his soul. There is delight
in feasting On the bounties Of Earth. IN,
garment in which God veils the brightnes.
Of lis faee IN being filed with The ira
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-30

A rayern keeper IA. view Orleans on tile
22d ult. attempted, wish the assistance
OF two acco,nplices. to hang q Iolice,nsa
IN his bar-room because ne Thought lhs
officer had insormed on HIM for selling Il.
our without q license. ard aansbow he
lIAa ,snasieup hs mind % hasg police,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-30

ThE New Orleans Delta announces tho
death In that city Of Mrs Rosalie Heasor.i
at the advanced age Of one hundred and
two years. 80 80
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-30

President Hitchcock says thatthe whole
amount, in solid measure, of the coal OF
the United States equals at least $500.
cubic miles.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-30

A Treaty has been concluded between
the United States and the Kingdom oe
Hanover for the mutual extradiiion Of
fugitives from justice.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-30

Chaind Party's arbitrary sway,
We CIeave tiuth whar'ere @ e n ds he xyay.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
pasly Nasl . p.rl,aesea. 81

| We know of no other convenience that
is more desirable just now ssmong our citi-
zens, than 2 daily mail from Burlington.
q tfi-weekly mail does not suffice; because
the distributing post Office Is at Burling-
ton and all the important news comes from
that quarter Extra mail bags are fre-
quently required to hold the large amount
OF mail matter that accumuiates at Bur-
iington in two days. IL Is . singular fact
while there isl daily msilt to Keokuk, from
which point we expect but little news, the
burlington mail is but tri-weekly, and
yet carries twice as much matter, besides
all the important news 4
We cut the above from the Keosauqua
Republican Of the 18th, aud endorse the
call for daily mail. So rapidly have we
advanced in population in this State, that
the mail facilities fall very far behind the
wants Of the people. Keosauqua is not
alone. At Denmark, they are in much
worse condition. They have but weekly
mail from Fort Madison, and have; been
trying TO get one from Augusta, but to no
purpose. This administration has no re-
spcct for the people and no regard for
their wants. tits useless to stir them
up. We have no hope, save in change Of
rulers. @ s5si 9a
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
Decision against Prohibition.

The Supreme Court of the Second Ju:
dicial District Of New York, has made a
decision against the prohibitory law of that
State - Essas -
Two cases were before it; one of man
selling LAGER BIER, the other of a man
selling BRANDY, in appeal. Judge Brown
decided: 7 stA 4 &a4
That Liquor was property to the fullest
sense of the word, e.ss ~ ...< -,
That the Legislature has no power to de-
prive citizens Of the rights which apper-
tain to property in general, and therefore
no right to forbid its sale - 80 sas@ -,
That it has no power to intefere with the
right oflcgal action for the protection of
property, or by declaring liquors nuisance
to deprive them of the defences with
which the. constitution surround public
property. s,ses ss, -.
The opinion is full and sweeping, nullify-
ing every important provision Of the law.
itthrows the legislature back upon the pow
er to regulate the liquor traffic. The cases
go up to the Court Of Appeals; its decision
will not be given before nextwinter. /.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
a 1taveler'. ob.ery..ion. upon tie ecrop..

-
A Travellers Observations upon the Crops.
A correspondents Of the N. Y. Herald,
writing on the 2lst says:
l Iroturncd yesterday from an exploring
tour IN the wheat growing disticts Of New
York, Pennsylvania, Northern and Central
Ohio, Northern Indiana, Northern Illinois,
and the xhole Of Michigan. Employed BY
some OF the most extensive grain dealers to
examine and report facts ne found them.
| have passed lengthwise through Michigan
and two different routes, crossed through
the centre of the State at right angles, visited
the extreme North. on lake Huron, stopping
at all the large market towns from Eve to
ten hours, inouiring Of produce dealers,
merchants and farmers. Into such parts OF
the country as l could not 60 BY railroad
went with horse and wagon. Northern lndi-
ana, Northern Illinois, Northern and Gen.
trail Ohio, and Central Pennsylvania we're
equally we'll examined. The wheat crop 10
the iarges', BY more than 100 per cens., ever
grown, and in no place will tho damage
from grown wheat exceed 10 per cent. TIE
rains fell in the two last weeks Of July, but
some good weather in the last week Of July
was improved to secure part of the crop.
Since the frst Of August the weather has
been az good AZ could be desired.
{ Tho corn now standing covers more breadth
OF ground than ever saw, and with some
exceptions, uniformly good, although some
what later than usual. The cot crop il trs-
mendons and we'll occurred. Potatoes cover
an lmmcnse br ad;h Of ground, and the Weld
20 far a. tested is large and free from any in-
dication OF rot. Hay and grass good every
where. EnrmAra are vaA snea.sd = .o-:s>
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
0psniag q Fan Basia.sss, I. Z,

Rarely, even in the west, where cities
spring up like mushrooms, and States are
settled in quick time, have We seen more
animated and lively scene, than was exhib-
tied in our streets during this week. Grain
is beginning to come in, and large quanti-
ties of drygoods, Groceries, Iron, &c. &C.,
go out. The sale oflumber at this point
must be Yerylargc. A grcatmany station
ary engines for saw and grist mills are taken
westward to cut lumber for dwellings, and
grind meal for the myriads Of new comers
that have and will still arrive. oS9 5'@
Every street has been cluttered and
choked with building materials
master builder and mechanic at it with
might and main--every manufactures
striving to GIL all his orders during the
whole season. But during harvest there
was some dulucss among business men in
the dry goods, grocery and produce trade.
Their time has now come. Like the rest
they are now as busy as bees, Weighing,
measuring and packing. If any more life
and animation EXITS anywhere else in the
west, thanis exhibited here, all we have to
say is, they are prospecting finely.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
CITY BIND cry

IN Ccclbaughs Building, under the Telegraph
Printing Office, Main Street.
Music, Magazines md all kinds Of Periodical,
ssily and substantially bound.
Hh also authorized to receive orders for all kinds
dBlAnk Books. for the use Of
basaers County Officers, Merchants, &C., &c. !,
Manufactured at the we'll known establishment Of
Baunhold / Son, of Chicago. sfE
hnphlets Checks, receipt. &e., &c., stitched OF
sasd to order. STEPHEN T. ACRES.
hprl ~ bptf
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

The New York Evening Post speaks Of
Gustavua. Adolphus Resler, better known
among his countrymen as "Roesler yon Gels 2,
as one of the purest and most gifted Ger
man patriots whom the disastrous revolution
of l848 drove to this country, and who died
on tho morning of the 18th inst, at Quincy,
Ills, of black vomit.
He was a member of the German Parlia-
ment which met at Frankfort, was active in
the Baden insurrection, was imprisoned, Ju-
" 3, 1S49, let out on bail, and again i'm.
prisoned, Dec. 28th. lie tried to escape
but failed. At length his wife resolved to
take the matter in hand, aud, like heroic
woman, sold all she had, removed to the
place where he was confined, supplied him
with forged passes, money and arms, and ef- :
fected his escape. -
ssOn the 22d of February, having COM
pleted all her arrangements, and secured the
services Of some men worthy Of confidence,
Madame Resler visited her husband in pri-
ed the attention Of the keeper, he, by means
of rope-ladders thrown over the walls of the
prison yard, to which he had access during
ready some miles distant before he was miss
ed, and on the morning of the Oath, after
eluding his pursu.rs by numerous artifccs,
reached Switzerland, once more free man.
His wife and the keepers and sentry Of the
fortress wers arrested, but after rigid
and tedious examination the former was dis
charged @
Resler died d:spirited and poor, leaving
wife and four children behind him without
the means of support. But can such NO.
man ever want? Will she or her children
suffer in Illinois Never, We trust, while
warm hearts are found on her soil. 1s asl.s
fChica9o Tribune. Al
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
Tho Indianola Republioa,,,.

Such is tn, beautiful name of a very
handsome paperbyJ. W. MURPHY, Esq,
the first number of which is at hand. The
people of Warren county should be proud OF
the Republican. Itsis of ample size, hand
some mechanical execution, and conduct
ed with much spirit and ability. It de-
serves a liberal support, and will no doubt
receive it. 81; a;#
1t would be hard to find State. in
the Union, not having double the popula-
ton, that can show as many in every way
respectable newspapers as Iowa #
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

WELL SPOKEN. Capt. Ford candidate
for Lieut.. Governor Of Ohio, aud member
Of the late National K. N Convention,
where he made astirring speech which has
been read everywhere, in recent speech
at Cincinnati, had the following: 'sBirth
place is an accident-you and I can't help
that. But our principles and our charac-
ter are our own; we make them. We are
not responsible for the former; we are for
the latter. l am for making principles
and character, then, not birth place, the
test Of citizenship. / ask for one thing and
will have one thing, and that is all I ask or
care for-that man shall be an American
at Heart ifhe be SO, on whatever sod he
drew his first breath, or whatever his creed
1 give him hand with . heart in it-I
receive him and welcome him as broth-
er. If he is not such, whether born here
or elsewhere, i don't want to recognise him,
and would not if / had my way 2
l.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

nA- The telegraph announces that
President Pierce is quite ill with chills
and fever. His speedy recovery will be
anxiously hoped for; not the less SO from
the ugly fact that in the event Of his de-
mise at the present time, DAVID R. At
Gibson, the rufian leader of the Missouri
invaders of Kansas would become President
of the United States! 5ESa :. ssgss.5.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

An interesting discovery has been made in
France with regard to engrafting fruit trees.
Instead Of making use of graft, a slip is
takenfrom an apple tree, for instance, and
planted in potatoe, SO that . couple Of
inches of the slip remain visible. 1t soon
takes root, developes itself, and finally be-
comes handsome fruit tree, bearing fine
fruit. The method is the discovery Of aBo-
hemian gardener. 5f s a~.z ae
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
A Palpable Hit.
Greeley has the following hit at the

Administration :..@ i. ,,,.j.- s--.s.,,. :.
We thought we had a pretty clear notion of
the depths Of degradation and ignominy to
which the Pierce Democracy had sunk but the
late pointed refusal Of the Rumselers Of Mas
sachusetts to- coalesce with that forlorn fag-
end of a party has deepened our apprecistion Of
that catastrophe. The Liquor men of Massa-
chusetts know that their own prospect is
gloomy one, but they think it ca, not be quite
so bad as that Of the Pierce party. They
know that they are minority but they cam
not realize that they are SO helpless and hope
less faction as the Pierce Democracy. They
know that they do not stand high in tile estima-
ton of their fellow- -citizehs-bnt they are con-
soled by the thonghttbat there is one squad of
politicians grade below even their position-
Their decision not to be contaminated and ex-
posed to repreach by evil associations reminds
us, by contras Of that Of the colored gentle-
man who, at a time when "Our Glorious Mill
tia was even less popular than u now is, " as
asked to drink by an officer in the service, and
did not feel it in his heart to esist the soft se-
ducton. Some niggers." observed Ssmbo
apologetically, s'is too proud to drink with
militia officer |; but Think militia officer Just
as good as nigger-espeeially If the niger is
drv,O5 5s4Sse-7 q ass ~ ,.-',s5 4 80 90 e =
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

gs.gs,t4 ,.s wsstsrA Roaa. Z, ~
Welhsyea letter from one of the con-
tractors who is in New York, purchasing
IRON for our Road he says the times are
not propitious for building roads. Rail-
road Iron is S62 per ton and advancing.
There is none in the market and none to
arrive id lots of sufficient size to lay our
road. Il must therefore bespicked up 10
small lots; which he isdoing. These mat
tcrs, involving additional expense TO the
contractors, will not delay the completion
cfthe Road. He says it viii be pushed
vigorously on, and completed to Mt.
Pleasant inrtime for the Spring business. !
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

The editor OF the Country Gentleman says,
the British Farmers have method of yeDtila-
ting their barley, wheat and hay stacks, which
we may adopt this year with advantage; and
in stacking corn stalks it would be always ben.
eic,al. They 6tl large bag. say 3 i.2 feet
high and 20 inches IN diame'er. with straw,
and place it vertically in the centre Of stack,
putting the barley, or oats, or hay, whichever
It may happen to be, around it. As the stack
rises, they lift the sack; and so on to the top.
In this way there is chimney formed in the
centre OF the rick or bay, into which the steam
or gasses generated, find their way and escape
readily.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

/ Il is stated that shells 36 inches in di,
ameter. and Weighing upward Of = ton,
each, are being manufactured in England
fos the use cf the British artillery b
fiona Sesastopols ~ ss,a q ssss- ss'4
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

- Instead of going tosNebraska, after
the expiration of his term Of Office, as we
were nhopes, President Pierceis reported
to. have purchased farm in Maryland,
for his future residence.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

Stocks had hard time Of il in New York
on Saturday. The faDcies suffered; fev
ont Of this class fell. Victory perehed on
the side of the Bear. "A milliongof. sp,cie
was shipped that day for Europe but money
was abundant.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

I SrILI CoMlN0.-Almost every day we
observe, passing our office, numerous hor-
ses and carts and wagons, loaded with
wheelb.rrows and household goods, dessin-
ed to stop somewhere between here and
Skunk on our sRailnad. ssSw xsss sssz.ss est
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
DISTINGUISHED Monster.

Our friend Gerard whose piscatory ex-
ploits have given him some eclat, has at
the wharf,'a monster Of the bubbliug deep
but recently caught, Of such gigantic pro-
portions that when he bestirs himself and
lashes the waters with fin and tai, he makes
it boil like pot! He has him tied with
cable strong and secure! Be not afraid but
go and see him. Such head--such a
chronological deyelopment-such eyes
but Of all his features his mouth is proba.
bly, most expressive! There is an opening
for you! .~ .s2.., =.
Friend Gerard catfish is nearly six feet
long! .ss e
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
Ma The Proprietor Of the Cali Hons

n@- The Proprietor Of the Gait House,
Louisville, says, that Robinson, Richard
P, is dead. He, says: ssAbout half an
hour before his death he sent for me, tell
ing his nurse that he was dyiug but when
| went into his room he was not able to
speak. He often mentioned his family
and his affairs during his illness, and in
his delirious moments it was difficult to
keep him quiet. His nurse Gan old negro
woman) says he often spoke OF Helen Jew
lit, who she supposed was his wife. >
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

EupHoslous.-A Western paper has fair
correspondent, WHO rejoices in the sweet
name Of "BelI Billow. = An exchange sup-
gests the propriety Of procuring mate for
the lady, in q male contributor, who should
be known as ssFSilt BelloW.0 s9ss ss@,s9s2E 3
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
WTN ~. CARpENTER.
RURLINGTON MATCH FACTORY

VHHSy oVHtTI J'WIft1tWVH' IVWU'
A. II. DU HANS 4 co..,
MOULD respectfully inform dealers that they
w have recently made extensive improvements
10 their es,sb Enlistment and arc now making matches
slavery pcriorqnality, and are prepared TO fill all
srder however large that they may receive, our
matches are warrantedto be as good rs any made.
We arealsomanufacturing, largely. Writing Inks
Oi very superior quality and can fill all orders At
low rates. A. II. DURuANS & co.
april ~ 55-lv
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

sg The body Of small lad about ten
or twelve years old was found in the river
near Ft. Madison last week, it was with
out clothing, supposed to have been bath
ing when drowned. s4a. s
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
Fatal Duel, Kentuckian killed.

We have already mentioned duel in CAL
ifornia, on the l4th Of July in which r.
Tevis was killed by j. B.. Lippiucott. Mr..
Tevis was formerly clerk. of the Court in
Shelby, and emigrated some time ago to CAL
ifornia. JIe' fDie Fg X ,&sagu -sax55a Es5..
Tcvis made Fourth of July speech in
Maysville, to which Lippincott took excep-
tions. This led to his challenging Tevis,
who accepted, chose rifles and thirty PAGES.
The meeting occurred, Tevis fred in the air
and Lippincott shot him through the heart.
Mr.. Tevis had many relatives and warm
friends in this State.-Louisville Courier
2lst. sssy 4sE 45sss4s, 9ss. .s.ss.s--
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

weep, Scroll and Ornamental
es s A WING,
hR NJ WASHBURN. at Rays plow Fac
tory, Main street, Burlingtan, Iowa. (
~ Brackets Of every description done to order.
Jane is, 1885 iriwsm
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

s@- Our Getty Fathers have opened
Boundary street through the college
grounds. The street, whea opened is no
particular use to any body, unless to the
stock that run at large, which thus find
pasture on the college grounds, as no one
can use it, or wishes to useit. But Father
Hager has been removed from the County
Grocery, and it is proper he should do
something to vindioate himself! q
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
Ladies' Furnishing and Fancy Store.
MlLLENARY AN d DRESS MAKING

S"I''' y 1''''
BuRLMGrnN, Iowa.
MRS +. F.HENDRICKS has the pleasure Of in
VI forming the Ladies' that she is receiving from
ssfdk large supply Of Dress Goods, Bonnets
hnnhfs, Needle Work, &C., Of the finest quality,
jaas5 10, 1855 bptf
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

The number Of immigrants arrived at Bos-
ton in 1854 was 1928. In the first quarter
Of 1855 there arrived 6,997, against H.
$50 in the same period ofthe previous year.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

PRIEsT GALLANTRY-Nor TO BE IMIrArEp.
- The Coadjutor Bishop Of the Catholic Dio-
cese OF Quebec, and some Of his att ndant cler-
gy, came upon the steamer Advance, says the
Buffalo Democracy, as passengers, with num-
bsr OF Others, among whom were several ladies.
The ladies. Of course, took possession OF the
ladies' cabin, but to their surprise were com
PEELED to leave it. by the master OF the Ad-
vance, to give exclusive room to the Apostolic
Grandee and bis companions.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05
Tho Yellow Fevsr.

=
A letter from Norfolk Of recent date gives
the following melancholy picture Of the
condition of things in that afflicted city.
ga Sabbath stiffness prevails, broken only
BY the rattle Of the doctors chaises and the
rumbling ofthe hearse and sick wagon.
Scarcely store is open on Main street,
Market square, or Broad Water street, the
business portions of the city. The apoth-
ecaries have rem we with their pills, bills,
plasters and drugs to theirresidences, and
mirabile dictu /! SO have the brokers' There
is not quorum Of directors in either Of
the banks; only two or three of the city
fathers are in the city; preachers
look around their churches in. vain
for their panshioners; newspapers daily
accumulate on doorsteps, and on p,rches
for want of readers; gaunt poverty stalks
abroad with downcast look and fearful eye;
the wall of the widow and of the orphan
startles the solitary passenger, and all is
gloom and grief almost without hope.
Never has Norfolk received such vista.
tion before. And yet the mortality has not
been as great as in 1921 and 1926, when
the yellow fever was here; nor as in 1882,
when the cholera prevailed among us.
Twelve deaths day are not more than
the average now; twenty-five and thirty
were the average then. Yet the people
then pursued their usual avecations as if
there was no pestilence, and poverty and
distress were relieved by private charity.
Now all business is suspended, and but for
the Howard Association people would
starve in the streets Is life more pre-
cious now than formerly, or are men more
timid? But for the. fearless few remaining
| whose hearts are alive to sympathy and
whose ears. are open to the tale of distress,
God only knows what would become of the
moor 'lst tE gst.t RS 81 tr-.tF =. .ae5
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

+ .DouBTFuL NoMENcLATURE.-The new Rns-
sian Minister to the United States is called So.
manosoff. (s.w my nose off An attacbe OF the
same legation at Washington, Blowmanosoff.
(blow my nose OFF, Besides which. we have
Col. Kutmanosof. (cut my nose off, of the I'm
perial Guard; Marshal Puimano.otf, (pull nv
nose of, GenI. Nozbegon. (nose be gone, } and
many others.-Boston Journal.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-05

5CURIe Us DisTINcrros.--The following rather
amusing conversation recently took place be-
tweena traveller and squaw in Central Mich
igan. The squaw had q sspapoose'' on her
arm, that was exceeding y white for . mem
Der of her race, which fact induced the gem
tleman to ask il it was not half breed |;
whereupon she replied: ssI .ssst ",
.sNo, no-not drop of white blood about
it-half Ingen and half Missionary % ! ssi