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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-10

| Mr.. EDIToR:-In old times, it used to be sup
posed that alleys were intended as passways to
the back Of lots, as openings to wood yards,
stables, &c.-and that side walks were for the
convenience of pedestrians.
But it seems that they are not so considered
| n this goodly city of ours-whether the spirit
| of the age has dispelled these old fogy notions,
or shether it is owing to the negligence of our
city officials, will not pretend to say; but l.
know that some of our alleys have been impas-
sibe for weeks from wood piles and other obsta-
cles, and that our side walks are blocked up with
wood coal, boxes and barrels in such a way that
ladies' have to take the street" to keep from
soling their dresses in winding through the va
rous conglomerations heaped upon the pave
ments
II this is to be the course of things, hope
that our worthy officials will remember that
| some Of us would like to travel on towards Jor-
dan with as few impediments as possible, and
hope that before their term Of office expires,
they win inven, some kind Of ''air line above
the reach of wood and coal, where foot passen-
gers can travel, clear of the dangers besetting
our side walks or that they will pass an ordi
nance making the city liable for all damages to
life, limb and apparel, which may occur under
the present state of things. OLD FOGY.
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KANSAS: IRIS lxrErioR AND EXTERIOR LIFE, n,
boston. corse Son, Burlington.
This is work from one OF the heroic women
of Kansas, Mrs. Robinson wife of Goyeruo,
Robinson. 1t gives full and explicit history
OF all the troubles in Kansas, including the
movement. Of the leading spirits upon both sides,
as well as clear and reliable account of the
climate, soil, productions and scenery in this
new Territory. M
MIRA Robinson distinguished herself during
;sie struggles Of the border, by displaying quail
lies which would have done honor to the he.
rones OF the "times which tried mems souls
She has nov enhanced the good opinion formed
OF her, BY giving her varied experience with a
simplicity and grace of style which make hers
g very readable book. Although the leading
events OF this Kansas tragedy are familiar to
almost every one, yet her account, given in
her vivid colors and in very animated and en-
nreiy natural style, will be read with general
interest. We commend the book to general
perusal
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-.
The CasReakable DlessinGs 81 slavery
ana ElllabusserissA.
The New Orleans Delta-wcil known as the
ergan Of the Disuaion, Nllibuster, Southern Con-
federacy clique Of the South its raw
inss With good deal Of persistence, and fairly
ou.-Herods Herod in extreme views. We clip
. couple OF specimen extracts from its issue Of
the 10th inst:
The word 10 becoming enlightened in regard
to hllibustersm - veil as slavery, and the intel
Rgcns are beginning TO see that Tie forsser IL
frss ciriizsr aAd ks iotter one Of tie 6ssf basss
81 well orgaaisd soeisty eAieA ersr e<i.fed
And again, il thinks the merchants Of the
North are beginning to perceive that
Slavery u really the strongest element OF nation.
shsy we have; and that II the Union i keesAi.
ter 10 be preserved "A constitutional coa,.dsr.
aey, aud no, an irresponsible desposhm. il is
slavery that win be its bond and cement.
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Little Fast.

Our neighbor, the Gazette, is becoming deci'
dedly fast sheet. On Wednesday morning i,
announced the arrival Of the Presidents mes
sage in town, and said 1t would be given to its
readers next day; but said message up to Fri.
day noon had not made is appearance in
our city.
Again, In itscharacteristic vocation fpuffing,
Il speaks OF the Varieties Theatre" as follows
"Miss sallie's limitations Of Madam Rachel ,rere
eery fine iRdeed ''Such chanting has rarely
been heard in Burlington" Now this Is all very
well, only the chanting did not come of, on ac.
count oil some indispos;tion on the part Of "Miss
Sallie," as announced before the scene OF
course the Gazette being under spiritual inf..
encc, was not aware OF any omissions
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EioRr KINDS OF WoxEN.-The obstinate wo
man gets to sea IN bandbox. The patient wo.
man roas,s an OK with a burning glass. The ca.
r'oss woman would like TO turn u rainbow over
70 see what was on the other side. The ruigar
woman Is spider attempting to spin silk. The
easfsoss woman writes promises on slate. The
s"r'oss woman kills herself in cndeavoring to
lace tighter than her neighbor. The ertrava-
Sdsf woman burns wax candle in looking for q
iuciier match. The happy woman died in deaf
aud dumb asylum years ago.
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E. Tue RivKR.-The river opposite this place
was, ON Saturday last, filled with large masses
ct Ice, and all appearances favored the idea
shatiismast soon close ever. The ice vas yat
saoting bat begin.ing 70 gorge below. Pie
Ferry Boat made several Trips and Sied With
merchandise for this SilJ, - s.
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DlED-In this city, Dec. LIST, ELIZA JANE, ased
years and months, only surviving child Of Clark Ana
Catharine T. Marble. 80.
DlED-On the evening of the Sd, after a short
Illness at the residence Of his son, j. p. Sunderland
Mr.. CORNELIUS SUNDERLAND, In the 6s,h wear 81
his age. 49, "
D1ED-At Omaha City, Nebraska Ter, on Sab.
bath morning. Nov. 28d, JOSEF DEMING, aged
year and 0montis, infant son OF Rev Reuben Gaylord
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SENT BAcK.-Miss E. NJ. Pease, of Oskaloosa
took the first premium at the State Fair for
Equestrianism. The premium was to be a sad
die and trappings worth $40. The officers SEN,
her one worth sl5. The lady sent it back
Served them right.
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MuRprHEs.-The cry of murdther was heard
on Friday evening last, from an alley leading
southwark from Jefferson street, drawing
crowd about the house whence it proceeded,
when il turned GU. to be only batting. and We
have not learned Of any bones being broken or
any one being badly hurt
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For rnE HoLlipAYs.-Messrs. A. W. l. w.
Carpenter, Jewellers, Main Street, have just re-
ceived very attractive invoice of Jewelry,
Watches and articles in their line. Do you
desire bjou for a holiday present to sister or
sweetheart, you can find what you want at
Carpenters. s M
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Ccol AND RRleHr Friday and Saturday
!. we're cool but suuny days leaving no one to
6suas that Old Winter u spon "a. No snov--
sRreaaS frozen hardwood IN grea. den.ana aaa
= Aisa psises=-t good tiae to remember the
poor, Dc,
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QuIrE BRIsK.-0ur streets on Saturday last
! presented lively appearance, aud great
number OF teams we're in from the coun,ry--she
roads are improving. and business is beginning
to revive.
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TO PERSONS H.v,.-.--

OEhSONS Having HOrses rs,..v
Agency su ondsrsgned has established in BureSon N
ali n.y.. -. .va as a.ecoee1y Eardy Horses and Vii AZ
erin,on y, DC committed TO him. He has nov The De-
have been ~ t,ssn ~ eighty esrsys which
"a at distance therefore Who have har.s.
ton To- .e sSenang descriptions and making sppics
and monsy anu - may save themselves s9ih lime
~. Ss property. Charges moderate
oe. zo-wu Address ION. ,v
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MARR1ED-on Thursday evening, Nov 9Th, IN
Danville Des Mones County, Iowa, by he Rev As,sn
Leonard, Mr.. N. p. RODGERS, formerly of breeder,
Portage County, Ohio, to Miss ALMlRA Z. skYMOUR'
Of Danville.
accompanying the above notice was . mszninc,p,
loaf Of bridal Cake which carries on the palm from ey
cry thing in the line that ever has been sent to our
office. The bridal party has best wishes for their
happiness and well being
MARRlED-By Rev. W. salter, Dec. Cd. NJ.
ABRAM 8. HOPPING to Miss ELlzABETH HULL.
We reprint the above marriage notice because vs
MARRIEB-on the 22d inst. by the Rev -,
Briggs, Mr. WILLIAM PLACE, Of Fairfield, Jefer,on
Co., to Miss ELIZA J. BL0sS Of Des Moines Co. ali A.
the State of Iowa. - ~ - "
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To Builders.

SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received, m
70 Dec. the 2oth 1856, for building Church Edises
oy "a. hrss day Of October 1851 in time snd manner
ihiina 10 spesihsatlons to be shop Of
'h .. date, at u. q. Archers, at Linn Grove.
satisfactory security viii be required n A,ss.,, s
to ne performance OF their contracts YfunossI,
County, Iowa. s'rHe, Desmones
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a lady named Luther. residing in South
Rockford, committed suicide by hanging herself
last week. s. s,,,.
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G. BUCKINGHAM & co.,
.. BUCkINGHAM 4 CO.,
South Main street, bst,ceen Third d. Fourth sts.,
kEOKUK, IOWA,
OFFER to the trade large stock Of
FALL & WINTER DRY GOODS.
At WHOLESALE,

tse AT WH0LESALE,
All ofthe most importations and ,rxrt o6, ~.
Eastern cities and Europe, anu comprising
| thing embraced in
DRY-GO0Ds & FANCY NOTIONS.
The only fresh and entire stock in Keokuk bought ln tn.
Eastern etes in September and October and nov -.
irving rare chance for merchants to reeru, hand.
somely.
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Farm for Sale

Is seqss OF i.nS Offer. sell hi.
caitivtion. The balance Is timber esea and nnd
or fon admirably calculated farming rs,n. ,.s
With new Frame House ...,-,
frame hen house 90 long out m IL :, water and
road MIL. keeplng 1000 hens Situated on d. Aver.
Porpsrticuiapsc s,I and six from Augusta.
epon ene premises Dy29wSmJ JACOB /. DEcK.nh-
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Mtgll PYiees.

Nearly every thing The farmsr produces com
nsnds . good price. His grains, his vegetables.
his fruits, are I'll In demand, and I'll u renuner.
a.iye prices, and soas II hi products are ezhor.
bi,Audy high. The article Of Fruit u selling In
shis city at prices aimsst unhesrd Of In this
country. Fos instance, common apples At one
dollar and half per bushel, aud TO the con.
sumner good round profit on that. Potatoes,
that great staple asd most necessary Of oil
lhe cscalenis, ct four times rcmunerstive price
sor raising them. Corn, Wheat and Oats are
psopottiousbIy lower, but still high enough to
pay the producer we'll for raising them. Hay
commands high price. aud Is sought for a,
Fifteen Dollars per ton. Butter ID 20 exceed
inyiy high up that il Is almost beyond the reach
OF the mass Of the people. We might 60 OF
s"unsrating, bat !, 10 uncalled for when tier,
10 hardly en- exception 70 this general rule.
Why these high prices! asks the consumer
and very properly TOO, when . season Of goot
crops aud plenty has just closed. The plain snt
practical solutions 70 these questions are, mel
ask all they can get, and generally get wha
they ask. There Is q constant influx Of Corners
who have not yet become producers, but swell
greatly the mass Of consumers In all our west
ern towns and cities And again, there II but
small part OF the fertile soil, that is brought un
der cultivation, and may not be for years, for
- held by men who neither pillow nor SOW, blu
iesoIste the faireat portions of the earth b.
their vorseious demands of high prices. Thes
men are called land.holders, and are ever
where known A. the incubi to the prosperity q
every country and every land. Three-fourth
Of the land within twenty miles Of this city
uncutivated, aud most Of It is In the hands {
men Of this class, holding on for higher prices
while the thousands OF the poorer class, an
laborcrs, who might be amply and suitably fe
from the products Of these lands, ut reasonabl
prices are complaining Of the high prices an
scarcity Of some sorts OF food.
!. There is no remedy applicable to these evil
and time alone may regulate them. Man a
ways WAS and always will be avaricious, and til
propensity to get all he can, whether it com,
from tao hard earnings of the laborer, Il
scanty stores Of the widow, or wrings the cry
hunger from squsliid poverty, will continue, Il
1t is all the same to him so long as he gets
and his own selfish desires are gratifed
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(WlT FOUND-Tbs sub,criher b.. -,
Sb,, 10 morse Colt taken up about two vessy ~,
"a, ns owner can have BY paying charges Co NJ
nov. 19-1tvs sVHN hEtsER.
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ports but the purpose was resi- foreign vessel, ~ EN-
A. being contrary 70 exs,inS by this
the Panama Railroad $ confeyreap hu wan the
lnqushed at that " ,mpany and was accordiney re-.
s mete sssa .ie 1t being admitted that our YES.
nee ports o. S o De exempt from tonnage duty In Tho
oeeh receap lama and Aspin wall; but the purposc has
Tue snasp y revived on the part of New Granada by
ha tonnage duty Of 10 cents per ton and slibou.h
s,,l, @ 1een put IL force yet the right to enforce
e government Of that Republic The Concrs IN Dy
whi, mas also enacted, during the past vear ,
nonnd s tax Of more than three dollars on ever
sun .has required to be paid on the mxIIs ~ ,h ahe
1910 woud De nearly 2000000 OF dollars annnau
mama Railroad sum payable by contract 70 the Pa
Aacuon was the exorbitancy of the amor 9. 20 ths
IL 70 Sy the United states The n.os,,on "
S would obviously contrsyrne onr trsat o.
seS Granada, aud infringe the contrs. =, WITH
VIII IN tne Panama 4. 4. Co. " 'a~' neponiic
take cav providing for this tax, was, by its term. -
thor;,1 w the nrst Of September last: the Heal
on the 1thinus have been indnr.s oSaI an.
fro 10 await Iurther instructions ON .hs pi
v,s, s so'ernment OF the Republic am No,
siseo OF the determination Of Thar not yer 40
To- so extraordinary In its chsracte, nd a. shst
Of che Pansm ipulations and the contract right,
erIcan e.sens should be persisted IN =. .uUsy o.
10y " 'ae United States to resist It's ex.crt;on s
% sh; ~ ~, occasion exists to invite your attention
e Republic Of New Granada. on the Is,h ~ nn
.om,. assembiage Of the inhabitants Of panama
0! the Railroad Company and the nass.nSers d
persons In or near the same invo;vtn0 ~.
, Of the United States the pase Of many
no tne destruction Of large amount OF proner,y
to the Railroad Compsny caused iii ~,
hssssauon Of that event TO be made and The r.sni,
ccur, .tss.S wa. complete responsibility for what
therefore demanded Of that government th.t ~ 10
h.. 81 aa sh a,S1s IN should be punished
the United States who we're killed With mi ,nSa,a
e piopef piiiaged or destroyed The present. 60.
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strength and security concur in the views expressed
ther of naval force The report Of the Sec
rotary Of the Interior presents facts and views In rea
department extends, OF much interest Importance
The aggregate sale Of public lands during the last
year amount to 9s.l1s acres for which has been
there have been located with military script and isnd
warrants and other purposes, So $50 On the
S0h fseptember last surveys had been made of
9S acres, and large proportion of which is ready
the market.
The suggestions in this report in regard to the COM
pication and progressive expansion business Of
the different bureaus of the department Of the pepsic
system to the colonization Of Indian Tribes and rer
mendat:on In relation to various improvements ON
District Of Columbia, sSe especially reeomr AZ the
your consideration. iended to
The report of the Postmaster General nres.,
the condition OF that departms mt Of the 1nly
expenditures for the last fiscal yer wr rment. Its
four hundred and thousa,,d eight ten millions
dolars, ana is gross reeeip seyrn ru, nha
dollars. making an excess =. rn,,. unofed and one
OF Two Lion eight hr.,dred and ;abt over rece pts
T. thna a sars The deficiency II this d.nar."an,
ura, 'e hundred and forty-four tbonsa nj dni,
taAa for the year ending June s isss &c
I saoy three hundred and thir,y tbons All, ~ his
% the additional compensation sIlov.I
@ oy the act efCongresa June "a 1ssa
~, ane hah facilities In every part OF the eonn,,x -.
os y, very much increased Ia thar period an ~ nave
su1lon OF railroad service anounsns TO one large
aaded largely to the cost Of transn.rs.,, has
siderable augmentation Of the Income Of ~ n. icon
t andsr the reduced rates Of postse umee
70 some extent the treasury for
TO the ae, .! the Post Master General in ssi.,io
nv nc sDonon Of the frsnk!ng privilege and h;s %
.ns Of mail steamship i;s
tinn OF Congress- also cad the Inc
r.1 10 the statement the Postsna = 81 c.
=, spectahg tbs sums now paid for the ira ,nor,,t
=. as' to me Panama Railroad Company and r,N
eaay and favorable ths
y WA. oncer In relation TO new ceutracts for NJ
pee and Nicaragua route. 1poa sas Ienuante-
me United states continues h the enio,.x 3. 80
Ole relations With all foreign psrers When NV .a
aunusi was to congress two snE
. controversy, relating to the 81 sosas
III for foreign service and the other 70 Cen
srsa threatening 10 disturb the good unerstsn.
between the United States and Great Britain
orogress and termination ofthe former questions
Fefe informed At the time and thr other Is MOI ia liz
ssy OF satisfactory adjustment The object OF the con-
entton betvesn tbs Unite states and Great Rsttai -
re lsih q April 70 secure for the henst al Al,
Atons the neutrality and the common use Of anr s.
,sy or oceanic Communication aero. Inc is,hs. ~
al snieh might o opened hn the rnl,s AZ Is
lsi Asrca Tbs pre.snsrn y n
near ,no Of 10, 70 dominion Il
Nm, bY the United States NOT merely incom-
ee ne s main nal Ssses Of the treaty. bat opposed
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ton which the voice OF the people has now sc
polntedly rebuked, of the attempt OF portion
of the States by sectional organization anG
movement to usurp the control OF the govern
ment of the United States.
l confidently believe that the great body oil
those who inconsideratciy took this fatal step
are sincerely attached to the Constitution and
the Union. They would, upon deliberation,
shrink with unaffected horror from any concious
act OF disunion or civil war; but they have en-.
tered into path which leads nowhere unless to
civil war and disun.on, and which has no other
possible outlet. They have proceeded thus far
IN that direction Ill consequence OF the success
i've stages of the progress having consisted of
series OF secondary issues, each OF which pro-
fes>ed to be confined within constitutional and
peaceful limits, but which attempted indirectly
what few men we're Wiling to to directly-,hat
is to act aggressively against the constitutional
rights Of nearly onehalf of the thirty one States
In the long series OF acts of indirect agrees
ion, the first WAS the strenuous agitation by the
citizens of the Northern States in Congress and
out Of it, of the question of negro emancipation
in the Southern States. The second step in this
path of evil consisted in acts of the people of
the Northern States, and in several instances of
their governments, aimed to facilitate the escape
OF persons held To service in the Southern States
and TO prevent their extradltl on when reclaimed
10 law and in virtue Of express proyi>-
ions oil the Constitution. To promote this obs
iecL Legislative enactmenss AMI os er meats
were adopted TO take away or; dct.at rights
WHICH thg Cuasii,uiier solemnly guaranteed.
Z In order TO naiIifs the then existing act Of
Congress concerning the cxtrss!itIon o. iagtiyes
from service. ia~s we're enacted IN many States
iorhfdins their officers, under the severest pen-
allies, TO participate in The execution CT any act
sf Congress yi,ssesss. lashiS gay 1hst system
81 hsr,aonioas co operation nesseen he author.
sies Of the United States and OF the seTera.
States. for the maintenance OF their eoma,an
sisiisglons, shis,h existed in the cariy wears of
ke Republic, sss s.sstroyrd. Goptiirts OF iaris.
iiotien csns. - he ir~qae..s. ana eas,gse. innd
sss,i compelled, for the support Of ,hc Ceasti.u-
lou. aud TITO sia,issasa.a Of its powers, 10 aa.
horne the appointment of new ctil.ers, ana the
,t6cers OF the States were the Ministers charged
ruth the execution of its acts, rs il they were
he ministers respectfully of foreign Gorrrn-
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Hansas, CoHSress aDstalned from imposing re
| strictlons upon them to which certain other ter
rltories had been subject, therefore disorders oc
cured III the latter Territory, is emp!,aticall,
contradicted by the fact that none have occur
red i'll the former. The disorders were not the
consequence in Kansas of the freedom of self
government conceded to that Territory by Con.
gress, but OF unjust interference on the part OF
persons not inhabitants OF the Territory Such
interference wherever it has exhibited itself by
acts OF insurrectiouary character or of the ob.
struction to the process OF law, has been repell.
ed or suppressed by all the means which the
Constitution and the laws place in the hands OF
tho Executive.
In these parts of the United States, where BY
reason the infamed state OF the public mind,
false rumors and Misrepresentation have the
greatest currency, 1t has been assumed that it
was the duty of the Executive, not only to
suppress insurrectiouary movements III Kansas,
but also to see to the irregularty of local
elections; it needs little argument to show, that
the PRESIDENT has no such power. All govern
ment In the United States rests substantially up.
on popular election. The freedom of elections
Is liable to be impaired by the introduction of
unlawful votes, or the exclusion OF lawful ones.
by improper influences, by violence or by
fraud.
But the people of the United States are them.
selves the all sufficient guardians of their own
rights, and to suppose that they will not rene
dy IN due season any such incident of civil trse-
doul IS 70 suppose them TO have ceased to be ON.
paole OF seit-government. The President OF the
United States has not the power 70 intcrpose n
elections to see to their freedom TO canvass
their ot.s or TO pass upon their legality IL Tho
Ierritories any more than in the Sta,es. Hha
had such power the government might be- IA.
publican III form, but it would be monarchv +
' = and u he had aiiersaksn 10 exercise ].
NJ sa. % a. Kansas ne would lave been Justly
'ue,ee' 20 Tue eh-.se OF usarparion, and Of vim.
:. one OF dearest rights OF the psonIe of
sl>s laws, equally with irregularity al elec.
aaas' are, IN periods OF great eacitenents liza
lscasonai incidents to even the frees, and
'es' pout'cal Institutions. BUT all experiences
- thai in country like ours wh.rs
ae ffent OF sell constitution exists in the COM 8
ae.ss. form, the attempt TO remedy unwise
CESSATION py resort TO r-soiusion, ia totally out
pl &c. inasnuch as existing legal institutions
nora more prompt aud eficacious means tor