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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

why on earth. Kesiah, said Squire Jones to
his sister, Mrs Larkin. ibid you give your boy
such an everlasting tough nsmes Its as long as
string Of dried apples,
"Wen brother, boys are SO particular xhen
they grow urs and want romantic and fne SCUM
ding names, and so told my husband We would
eau the child Peleg zerubbbhel Kish Eikanah
Habakuk, and when be gets old enough he can
take his choice.
The squire thought it would be hard picking,
but he did not say 50, and Ms Larkin went on
with her knitting in q state of serene satisfac-
ton.
The GeAr6eld Journal says there is a lady in
that country Who raised Beet this season that
weighed over ten pounds. II mas, perhaps, be
proper TO mention that the lady's name was beet
and that the Aforesaid vegetable had arms and
lsgs,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26
Lawrence, Dec. 4. and others

The MAsTYRDoN or GENIrs.-Mr. Ericsson is
still engaged in bringing his caloric engine to
perfection. The perseverance of human nature
all the world supposed that the man who had
expended the whole of his own fortune, likewise
another of his wife, and the majority OF his days
in the pursuit of single object, that the human
will would have been conquered, and the idea
he sought to deyelope abandoned. But such is
not the case. The fortunes are spent; time has
gone health has been impaired; the man has been
riaicnled and his schemes laughed at notwith-
standing which he ceases net to persevere. For
this reason--this persereranee-we believe he
will accomplish the thing he is at and bring it
to perfection. If he does not, he at least mer-
it's it-Boston Post
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

s9- The San Francisco Chronicle of Nov. Is,
says that company Of disappointed flibusters
are about to proceed to Singapore to offer their
services to the authorities there in Kidding the
place of tigers. AS these creatures are very
numerous on the island and the reward offered
for their destruction is great, the speculation
will probably be profitable one. The excite
ment. or fun of the thing, however, is supposed
to be the principal induccment to our restless,
go.;lhead Americans.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

M The Legislature Of Vermont has amend
ed the the temperance law by adding a fine Of
five dollars as a punishment for every person
who is found intoxicated. The sale of adultera.
ted spirits, knowing them to be such, by any
agent, etc, it is punished with fine of not less
than ten, or more than three hundred dollars.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

SNsuLAR-At Medina, New York, young
man, twenty-five years of age who had been
with a violent spasm in the chest about a week
ago, and after throwing upa small quantity of
blood, found that his hearing and power of
speech were entirely restored.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

The New York Times Of Thursday last has an
article on the subject Of the decreased enigra-
don % this country, in which il is stated that,
judging by the past six months, the year 1855
Will showa falling of from last year In the num-
Der of immigrants, arrived Of about 1876, 1000
" this deficit it is supposed 1000 will be from
Germany, aud tho balance from Ireland.
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Wha. the French Think

Tho Paris correspondent Of the Providence
Journal says:
AN article lately appeared in the Aohiieur
upon the naval strength and resources of the
United States, and showing that although our
actual force on the war. footing was small, We
had the great elements of naval strength in our
vast commerce, in the character of our naval
architecture and navigation, and in the number
of seaInea that we could command. The tone
of this article was ssrikingiy in contras, with
the fippant style of the English papers, and
showed how deeply the French Government. dis
approved of the embodiment which the English
press was foolishiy eneaGragings
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OrENISd FOR A PRINTING OFFIcE.-Wc would
direct attention to an advertisement in another
column, by gentleman, at present employed by
us, enquiring after some point where he may
have sufficient encouragement to establish a
printing Office the coming spring. Ifany of our
friends know of such point, We take pleasure
Of referring them to the advertiser
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26
Lawrence, Dec. 4.
To Coz. SUMNER, commanaani at Fort Learen

To Col. SUMNER, Con,nanaaa! at Fort LeGren-
aroTth:
Sir: We, the committee OF Public Safety, APP
pointed by the citizens OF Kansas Territory, as
sembed in Lawrence, notify you that this place
is beleagnered by body ofarmed men who have
been marched hither from u neighboring State,
and who are threatening the town of Lawrence
with destruction and our citizens with immediate
death, as wen as committing all manner of de-
predaticns upon unofiendins travellers on the
highways, all OF which is done without our be-
ing able to learn the cause or proyocation; there
fore if consistent. with your discretion and duty,
we request of you sufficient force from your
command to quei this riot and prevent further
invasion of ourpeace and security.
J. II. LANE,
S. S. EMORY,
Lawrence Dec T. and others
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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

1lIeo0VI1aYs 1xfv1NU 10I6Y.ss

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We hAd m hteryieE last essSsfnE With Gen.
Ehaaki4nd, juDefesurred from fhs scaae Of sbe
late III caatieN h Karsas. giving NJ v8ry inter-
essing information Of the resent position of as-
fairs Ii fhs territory He informs az that the
report Published IN this city yesterday afternoon
Of the surrender Of tieir arms by the people OF
Lawrence Ii Totally incorrect The prefosi.
fiosis of peace came from .AtrhisoE and Shannon
NJ a council held III Lawrense Iass Friday and
Saturday. At which treaty of peace Was CON
eiuded To the demand made upon them 10
obey the ia~s and deliver up their arm. the
people Of Lawrence responded hy protesting
their constant willingness 10 do the former. but
Hasls refusing to Weld the latter point
On these terms, hostiiisies were terminated
and the Missouri troops received orders on Sun
ds.y morning TO .iishsnd The Nissoarians were
armed viii, rcrolvers and double-aarrciied shot
guns, and were for the most part mounted They
we're cnca,pped al Wakartsa. on the road from
Iaurence to Wcstport, six miles from the form
rr Mace and 81 Leeomr,.on on the Kansas river
ten miles west OF LAWRENCE being al no time
more than six hundred strong at Wakarusa, OF
more .han two hundred at Lecompton The
Free State men amounted to seven hundred in
Lawrence. all armed With Sliarr,e's rides. while
two hundred more could easily have been gath
cred from the adjoining country, and were there
fore in no fear OF the result had q COLLISION uf-
fortunately arisen.
The disbandina gave rise 10 general murmnrs
and execrations Of Shannon among the No troops
Mos, OF them reached Westpert on Sunday
night. having suffered intensely during the pre-
yiotis night from a terrible storm of rain, snow
and wind. which terminated in piercing cold
They lost many horses, some having been stolen
BIZ The Indians some having strayed away. and
others having died at Westport from fatigne
They also lost many Of their arms
Al Wcstport they threatened to tear down the
hotel at Kansas CITY, and committee from that
place was appointed to go to Westport To re-
mons,rate. the inhabitants determining to de-
feBd the hotel at all hazards should the remon-
STRANGE fail of effect. No demonstration, how
ever was made.
We learn. moreover that the report of the
shooting of two or three of the Free State men
ia without foundation. The ony man shot was
James Barker who was not resident of Law
renee, but lived some four miles from the town.
and was near his home when killed. He was
riding along the road when he was called to by
a party. of which Major Richardson was one and
commanded to halt. He rode on without heed
ing the summons, was pursued, shot down, and
left living on the road He was afterwards ia
ken by a company of the Lawrence dragons
into Lawrence.
Isn,.s nl Low hon WAC rps h6 Er
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26
scnrrIrR--The following paragraph appears

scHuYIER.--The following paragraph appears
in a Turin letter published in the Crusader:
y have been informed by a reliable source
that the new Charge dAfiaires OF Sardinia at
Washington, Mr. Bertinatti, has been instruct
ed by his Government to stipulate new COM
mercisl treaty with the U. s., on a more liberal
basis than the one which is to expire next year.
have also ascertained that treaty for the ex-
tradition of criminals will be entered into be-
tween the two Governments. Schuyler, the
great defaulter, who resides in villa not dis
tant from, Genoa, would rather be opposed to
such arrangements -.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

% Il Uncle Joe. Speak again, and again
your cause Is \ good one. Whilst our growing
city 10 graced with the finest school houses in
ths State, il Il not disgraced by dcrilection In
regard to shoots! Oh shame! x.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26
FashssnabIe ssrses sw.@p....

& n srxcEE s0Ss 4ss
ErSaa liz Iassars1td
Sp5ashiAz thrnugh the gutter,
Trailing through the MIR.
# Nnd IN ID the ankles,
Ind ! kssfs higher:
Little boy- uysoarlestz
Cause you show your jeeta I
Bless inel this Is glorious
Sweeping down the streets
Bonnet on the shoulders,
Nose up 10 the sk,;
Both hands fnll OF Houneea.
Raised II shang-iigA
Tnderskifss bespatasrei
Looking amazing neat;
All your silks get swatered
Sweeping down the street,
ssreet-sweep at the crossing,
Says yo,, spoil her trade;
Guesses you're the patent
Street-swecp already made;
Gives you a slight jossie
While she joins yoar s,fte.
Gracious what hustle
Sweeping down the street.
Heaps of dirt and debris
Close behind you trailing;
Joker SAYS, wet drr-goods
Make firss-rase rtaaitins;;'
Straws eigar-stumps catch it,
And augment the feet;
Goodness, what freshei,
Sailing down the street
II men admire shch fashions,
wish to Heaven they d try EN-.
Well agree to buy EN-.
They float our understanding,
They fetter fast our feet
Till we're not left hand, en-
PEASANT through the street.
What man could mount Fame's mountain
Fetter'd in that fashion.
Or climb old Bunkers stare.casc
And not get in a PASSION
What man sit down-extingaish'd
Meath whale-bones, hoops, compeiete-
Content to grow distinguished
Sweeping down the street.
Oh, what's the mattcr-'GopEY?'
Oh! what's the mattcr--GRAHAN?'
Are blooming girls SO plenty
That you must try to STAY EN-?
When riH you give tie Bioomer
With a new French name to iit?
I've lore the fair, don't doom her
So LONG to ssreep tie street,
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LIFE SAVED Ar MrDE1eH,,

ny ebcSory's instant Cure Ne
T,Hls wonderful medical eanpeana. pr-,s,.. ~
j. NEE City. Ohio. the aneien, eoau,sy 4, ~ y
4& OttOSSa End ians.
whasc medicine, comblped with E,npyrsun.n.
tracts OF Bsrks, Roots, Gums and nslsaus IN Il, ~
ate and rerrid Zones, make u the most % s,,sss
gent preparation, for the suppression Of an 49,
whether proceeding from Barps Seaids. ~
Cods, any other cause, ever offered 10 D. ~ h,
moment II Ia taken, It's thrilling ard an;pa,,ssSs
felt IL forces Its way through eyery aiSss.. ss
gland OF the system, relieving Sens :
ALI Pain Iva an Instant
and dlssoiying local obsirue,ions which es..,
ton. fever and spasmodlc pains with rsp,s.
no p;her medicine. Il ininedi sieiy aalets ~ IN.
Nervous. or sick sfrndnshs h
Instantly cures the TOOTH ACHE ard rsn'a,
the rxeruciating pains at Inflammation. ~ =
ly cures long standing cases, on three applj~s, ~
hour, For dangerous accidents, Broken IIrs y "a
Flesh, Bruises, burns, Scslds, fzininsss p,n ( 90
ach, Spasuis, eranp ehol!c, FEpER AND ISrs y
sore throat esnker in the mouth or stomach 80. ~
plants 81 innsmatory character, this u,s.iI - \
instant relief tn the sufferer. ~
NO FdAJLY SlY0tIp Be WIJy0rr a,
Thousands are ready to testify to liz tfsss, - -
sainty Ia the aug !
Cure OF all Bowel Complain.
and mI!ttudes Of children have heen saved ssiN
use. whea ATTACKED AT MIDNIGHT W si
spasms cralnp, cholic aud choking, caused /, ~
with no physician near and life IN immInSn, ~. "
Allen Hendricks, wholesale agent, BariiostrS
Price . cents per bottle. a.. a. .
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

When l goes shoppin',' said an old LADY,,
4 alters asks for what wants, and If ihey have
1t, and it s.suiiabie, and feel inclined 10 buy.
and its cheap, and can't be got any place for
less. most alters takes it without shapperinp
about il all day rs most people does
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

JosEs DiscHARcEp.--John J. Jones, was,
q The late term Of the Court In this County,
coayicted Of murder, and sentenced to the Pen.
isentiary for life. The case was taken up, on
exception a. 10 Jurisdiction, and the court above
have discharged the xisoner
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

FAsr CaAnLIss.-A correspondent saws that
Mr. W T. chauaberin, of Portage Graded this
past harvest. three aeres of stout wheat, in four
hours AID twelve minutes Reaping machines
may fall back for Mr.. C.--IAoors Rurd New
Yorker
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

A gentleman at a book auction, few DAYS
since, purchased two old volumes to complete his
set at home. Upon placing them on the shelf
he discovered his name scarcely legbile on the
Hs-ieaf andh be iiadto thank some book borrower
for hearty laugh They were his old volumes.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

Ellen Emery. who lives iown South, cautions
al girss against having anything 10 do with her
husband, David. She thinks that he viii be
easily known because, she SAYS David has
scar on his nose, where scratched him."
Seat
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26
An Awful Know Nothing.

Ye bloody Know Nothings, if any there are,
"read and ponder" the untimely and awful
death of one your wicked ''comrags" who rcfus-
ed to ricitc the Lords Prayer for a V, and ''dicd
as he had livcd":
70 the editor Of tie Leader:-DEAR SIR: The
first time you have an opportunity of writing on
the Know Nothing Order, you could mention the
following short anecdote which took place this
week in our hospital A Know Nothing was
most kindly admitted into it, and treated by the
sisters Of Charity with the utmost care and atten-
ton. The day before he died, he asked a pous
waiter for IS. The young man said he would
give It if he would only recite the Lords prayer.
The Know Nothing refused, saying: 81 hate that
mani" On the same day one of the Sisters tried
to exhort him to die we'll Then he exclaimed
and sad to her: Madame, if you give me any
more Of such stuff will insult you.'' And he
died MS he had lived. What an awful death
Yours, respectfully,
Matthias Bishop of Dubuque.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

t1 The recent advance in charges over the
New York Railroads is making good deal of
excitement among stock growers and drovers in
Ohio and elsewhere, and is likely to effect ship
alents Of hogs and cattle considerably.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

sS- In Albany, on Saturday morning, TWO
htrle girls, OF Eve and seven years named Fit.-
gerald. were nearly burnedso death by the ex-
plosion of fluid lamp.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

WAxGED.-By snaieen lady, a local habita-
ton and name Th. real estate she Is not par
ticular about, so that the title is good. The
name she wishes to hand down to posteritv.
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BURLINGTON UNIVERSITY.

NOTICE il hereby given that the first session of the
~ Third Academic year of this Institution will close
the Goth instant, and the second session commence on
the 2st instant, without any vacation intervening, it
Is desirable that the spring and vacations should
occur earlier than heretofore Those therefore, yet in
debted to the University for tuition otherwise
quesed to Immediately call upon the Treasurer, Thomas
W. Newman, Esq, and settle.
Extra advantages will be enjoyed by Students attending
the University the coming session. arrangements have
been made Mt the expense of the Institution by which all
Students connected herewith will attend the Course Of
Lectures to be delivered about the LIST OF January Bur
lingon, by Prof Foster author OF Fosters Chemistry
and popular lecturer that science.
All the private of the College edi6cc are already
filled for the coming session, but when desired rooms
can generally be found in private families reasonable
rates For other particulars inquire OF the Trustees
Teachers, and see catalogue
In behalf Of the Executive Committee
lnn1l IIAtt
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CHARLESTON, Dec. 20.
The De Calb Cotton Factory, near Camdco, in
this State, was DESTROYED by FIRE on Sunday
Loss, $4,000
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AUTHORS AND lxyESToRs.-A petition to
Congress is III circulation setting FORTH that per-
SONS in the business OF originating and prepar-
ing designs for articles OF manufacture, are con-
stantiy deprived of the fruits of their labor by
unauthorized reproductions aud limitations of
their designs, in consequence of there being no
law 10 protect them, and asking Congress to
pass an act extending the protection of the
laws of copyright TO ali original designs to be
printed ON paper or cloth, Or woven with other
fabrics, and all original designs OF forms or for
oraameating any articles of manufacture, so that
the author Or proprietor of such original design
shall be entitled 70 exclusive property therein
for 4 term OF not less than three wears
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-12-26

! ~ Seventeen new members were added to
the Presbyterian Church in Mt. pleasant last
Sunday.
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CALiroRSiA WILD BEAsrs--Thc Placeryille
American says that the mountains at Silver Creek
Ranch, in Sierra Nevada, abound in game, such
- grizzlies, mountain lions, the lynx, deer and
Wild cat, among the four>footed; while grouse or
prairie hen are numerous upon the borders Of all
NE meadows. Dorsey / Pierce have lost some
dftccn head of cattle from the herd while feeding
upon the Silver Creek meadows, the past summer
aAd autumn, from tho incursions Of grizzlies and
hons while other cattle bear ui,,nistakable marks
Of their ferocity. One fine OK had his shoulder
blade laid entirely bare Of skin and flesh from a
single stroke Of apaw; while another had all the
acsh torn from one hip and haunch, and this,
TOO, by one grab Of the paws of grizzly
These arc said to be but the common incidents
Of mountain life. Deer are quito numerous and
easily taken; but when You come to handle a
ErisIly, or California lion, it becomes matter
% Be managed with some little care.
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u We learn that ONES, altered to rHKEEs
and sIvEs, Burlington scrip, have made their APP
pearancc
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|
For further information we refer to the follow
| ing comments, which we have been permitted to
| publish:
LAWRENCE, X. T. Dec. !, 1865.
10 tie Citizens ot'he United States:
We, the undersigned Committee of Public
Safety, appointed by the citizens of Kansas Ter
| ritory assembled at the city of Lawrence, notify
you that the said city is now beleaguered by a
large force of men from foreign State, armed
with all the implements of war, including several
batteries of cannon-that said body of hen are
perpetrating all manner of outrages upon our
harmless, orderly, and unotfendng citizens
stopping and arres,ing the persons, and Selling
the property of travellers, threatening the imme.
date destruction of this city, and the murder Of
its inhabitants That said band Of lawless men
claim that they are acting by and under the au-
thorty of the Governor of said Tcrritory-that
said Governor has issued proclamation, wi ich
they claim, authorizes their invasion of our Ter
ritory, and the destruction of our property and
livcs--which proclamation declare to be I'M
founded i'll fact, and SANDER upon the people
of this Territory. And under these extraordina-
~ circumstances, we feel authorized to demand
your immediate assistance in our behalf.
(signed,
J. Miller, G. P. Lowrcy,
N. F. Conway, G. W. Du,chlcr,
Robt Morrow, G. Robinson,
j. S. Emory, G. w. Hutchinson,
G. W. Brown C. w. BabcOck.
TO HIS ErccNency WILSON SHANNON, Gorernor
of Kansas Territory:
SIR: We, as citizens of Kansas Territory, de-
sire to call your attention to the fact that large
force of armed men frofr, foreign State, have
collected in the vicinity of Lawrence, in this
Territory, and are now engaged in committing
deprcdations upon our citizcns-stoppnig wag-
,n,,,
arrcstng OBTAINING, and threatening unoiending
travellers upon the public roads; and they claim
to do all this by virtue of your authority We de-
sire to know if they do appear by your authority
and sanction, and if so, whether YOU win repress
their unwarrantable depredations and secure the
peace and quiet of the community by ordering
their instant removal, or compel us to resort to
other means and higher authority.
Gen. c. Robinson,
Col. ]. II. Lane,
and others.
Iawrnnpa Doe 4