Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-06-18
Rer,nr .yune IA.

held II, the sixth district to elect Delegates 10
the Nex York Convention the 18th. A large I
number of persons hitherto supporters Of Sfnl- /
more we're present The opinions oppressed 1
we're that only union of all parties of the North
could defeat the Democratic nominations, ami
and that the delegates 10 New York should 60 I
with the understanding that they support no can
didate except who support the Springfield plat /
form.
At Kansas meeting in Chelaes near 800 vas
subscribed in aid Of the people Of Kansas.
Concord, June 10. |
The Republican State Convention held here |
to-day appointed six Delegates at large, and one
from each Congressional District sere nominate |
ed for the Philadelphia Convention. a commit |
tee. Of which Hon. J. Goodwin is President, was
appointed to raise funds TO aid Free State SET |
tiers in Kansas. Speeches wera made by Ex-
Governor Kent, of Maine, Gen: NYe, of n. 4,
and others. sz.g3s |
m New York. June 10.
Aux Caves dates states. that. the insurrection
had not been put down The rebels f,a0a strong
were in front of Aux Cayes-mar,ia| law had
been declared and the citizens called upon 10
take arms. Two or three skirmishes had taken
place and 80 insurgents captured.
Montreal, June 10.
The steamer running in connection with the
UEaHQ iTuuk huiiNdS, eApiOuc0 Luiiquifi-
the mail conductor was killed, and it is expect
ed great number we're lost overheard.
t'ss, ST. Lonis, June 10
The Americans of the first Congressional Dis
tIict in Convention list night fe-nominated
Luther. N. Kenneth for Congress by acelamation.
New York, June 80.
The steamer city Of Newark was burned this morning
while regular trip between This city and Newark
The passengers all taken Of with 4se exception of
boat WAS run upon the Jersey fas She had lo!, pas
and large uaanty OF freight on board Three
steam tugs towed her on to the fats.
Trenton, n. j., June 10.
The Know Nothing Convention TO day appointed four
Senatorial and twenty District delegates TO the New York
Convention of sumo 12th Resolutions were adopted 10
Of Republican and Know Nothing fpsitn platform
and recommending Commodore Stockton for President
New York, June s.
The Heralds Washington correspondence
from the Superintendent of Indian affairs in Or
egon are highly important.
The steamer Mary was lying at the cascades
when the Indians made the first attack, and es-
capped down the river to give notice OF the ont
rage. The attack lasted three DAYS and 400 In
dians were engaged Of which II ware killed aud
T. wounded, and the Cascade Chief and, Is war,
riors captured The friendly Indians are being
collected OH the reservation and furnished with
provisions. e4asa
Boston,. June 9.
Dates from Hayti to May 26, confirm previous
reports OF the insurrectinn at Aux Cages, aud
adds, that the Government had succeeded in
putting it down q 2" t.''.''i'1 II
d. Washington. June 8.
Mayor Magruder was inaugurated this morn
ing, and entered upon the dmties OF his office.
1t is said to be his intention to decapitate every
Know Nothing official l,. holding Office under his
disposal ~
The DEMOCRATS are firing salute of 100 guns
in honor Of his inauguration.
Philadelphia, June TO- *
There was an immense asscinblage in Inde-
pendence Square this evening, 10 ratfy the nom
/ ination of the Cincinnati Convention. Process
suns moved in from all parts Of the city. The
Mayor presided. Several speeches made,
the mayor introduced General Cuss who was
warmly receiv I'd. The latter enlarged upon
the importance Of the coming contest, which
he thought was traught with more serious con-
sequences to the destiny of out" country than
any event since the declaration Of Indepcni
ence was consumn,ated on the spot where he
SPOKE, -.
He spoke in favor of Squatter Sovereignty,
! eulogiSed the past administration. Mr.. Doug
las said, never since 1900. when Jefferson was
| elected, were the issues so important as at the
! before him sure guarantee of success; the
I Democratic Convention has performed its duty
| honorably, wisely and patriolieay. 1t had
! adopted IL platform by unanimous vote. and
/ nominated candidates whatever parties that
/ existed could boast so much of creed con-
{ strucd alike North, East, South and West. He
then eulogised the nominations in cordial mani
t her. ..,- ...-.. E,...l.. 5. e. s.... DE-
[ Hon. Howell Cobb followed in similar speech,
defending the nominees and the platform; ut
the second stand speeches were delivered. Sc
ries OF resolutions were adopted rutitvlng the
! nominations, and cxprcssinga hearty approval
| of the platform. -7sES & p
s-ss-.. Montreal, June 10
Fur, her from the explosion OF the Steamer
The explosion occurred at 10 o'clock thi> P. ~
her boiie rs were blown an immense distance and
the wiare and every thing in the vicinity com
pletely sh altered The cars had just arrived and
the boat was filled with passengers. A child
| was blown from the arms of its mother into the
air. The number killed is estimated at 2o the
woun ded from % to 50. 1t is reported that 50
are st II unaccounted tor
New York, June H.
The steamship Africa sailed at noon for Liv-
crpoo with ia passengers and S9s,uoo in spe-
cic. s .tt ~ sE-
[[..,... Washington, June II.
TT ,e statement in the n. Y. Tribune that Padre
Vigil is going to leave the country, is doubtless
inc, orrect. His friends know of no such intcu-
ito II. 4 .
Boston, June Ill
Tie Kansas aid committee OF this city have
collected $4,000 in contributions, including
$500 from Josiah Qunnrey. The Worcester
, committee have collected $1,000
~ ST. Louis. June 18th.
/ Latest news from Kansas received this eve
ming states ,hat John Donaldson, reported killed.
.,v Free Safe men. is alive and well.
Col sumner is dispersin. all armed bands,
Irrespective of party, and prospects of peace
and tranquility now prevail. H..
.fs' Ea<ton, Pa, ll1h.
Gov. Ree,lcr ar.iv,e cd to-day from Philadelphia
and was pabii.ly rcr cive,t by his friends. In
III, response TO The week 'omc he made no allusion
to political affairs. $3.50
/ MORE sMorHERIxG.-We call the attention of
the IriSlnmen Of this county to the manner in
which they were treated by the Shareholder S Con-
vention: >@E4
Cincinnati, June 4, 1856.
Thomas Darcy Notice has written letter TO,
the President OF the Copyentioa, demanding the
expulsion of the murderer Herbert, ri California
MIC Is Oue VI Lie Nv ho'iN-N ''"
taken of it,
The President Silent oas kansas.
For three Or four weeks civil war mas reisned
in Kansas Strictly speaking, however, the war
has been all on one side, the outraged people not
having waited themselves OF the natural rig Il OF
Selideience until quite recently, because Rutiian-
ism walks arm in arm with Federal Authority
But now we may call the depiorable state OF
thnrs visiting n Kansas ff.Iu a
erosion on one side still, but met IN some eases
bv determined resistance OH the other. One
would naturally think that here is a state OF
facts to challenge the attentions o. any civilized
government, but the occupant OF the White
House seems to have known nothing about the
| matter He has not addressed word to Con
| gres2 on the subject, thougha contest has COM
| uenced that threatens to conyulse the nation
| He does not even disavow a participation OF the
! Federal Government III the destruction OF Law
renee. His silence must therefore be regarded
no. tl,afN LII ira -.