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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-01-30
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fAe NfffoTstF VI S"s6tCss " fcKis1Ate upol
:. ..lsect Of slavery In the Territories fornerl
.,.oe.,ioned. Is nowadays elicising q grea
,,.t n controversy, more angry In it, tone
-. ssefal In itsprescnt Or probable results :
:, car mart We neither doubt the authority o
ao,yress 70 lcgislste upon the subject, or tn,
,,on,,e,y Of i,s e1ercize against the extension
4 IL, iastiuiion. This authority exists We
,sint. not only by expres grant Of the Constitu
inn, bu, implicitly also. under several Of the
oo.en given to the Federal Government. 1t !.
, necessary consequence Of the right to levy
,s 70 make treaties or to acquire Territory in
N, other mode. The practice Of the govern.
seut from the beginning, tho Uniform interpre.
,,,los Of Statesmen, Legislators and the Courts,
nil quito recently, all affirm that the authority
,,ja. Indeed, !, would he difficult for the most
.sa,e Of those who deny the existence Of the
ss.hori,,, to give reason why, il Congress can
.gh.iuly iegislatc for the Territories in any in,
,,,.c. pass bills for their organization, appoint
10 officers and remove them at pleasure, this
sssdsl natter of slavery should be removed
from ia control. That it exists was always the
bssef of public men until Mr.. Cass, in his Mich
bs,on letter, as mems Of riding the fence be-
.i,. the NORTH and the South, announced his
Haa Intervention" doctrine. He had not studied
b, consequences thoroughly, as his subsequent
,c,nB and speeches have conclusiyely demon,
frsed
|, iaIledto make him President. Its assertion
has consigned those who "stole his thunder,
Pierce Douglas, Atchison, and the rest Of the
s,ag oscoaspirators, to an infamy blacker than
the institution they are endeavoring to fastcn
spou the virgin soil of Kansas and Nebraska.
The propriety Of exerting the authority inhe.
rH. IN The General Government is quite dis.
,ipci matter from denial Of its existence, If
aesou,h we're not so insidiously and perscveriyg
i sndeayo,ing to 'colonize" the institution in
he territories, there would be some plausible
ground for reiraining from its exercise. But
sdes men are willing to assume that slavery is
L
sflesing and not an evil, We really are quite
rable to discover why the Government should
No, when It undoubtedly possesses the powers 1-
Htt TO the utmost extent, If necessary to pre-
Tve the great blessing Of freedom in any por-
ioa Of the land
We deem slavery an evil every where. We
10 no, wish to interfere with it where it has
, Constitutional existence. But fno other mode
anbe found to keep il out of the Territories,
ssn positive legislation, we.are in favor Of posi-
ire legislation, now and always. Tho plea that
positive legislation was mneccssary-that
sAyery could 60 no further, procured the
asagc Of the Compromise measures of 1850
lhs, plea has proved fallacious and dclusive.
The sayeocracy have for political effect, over
esTed the barrier which the people hoped would
continue to contne them. Anew one must be
built and the sooner the better. And we
iras, the next one will be made more substan.
,l than the old.
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We. are authorized to announce the name OF
Charles j. j. Leopold. as candidate for Al
derman in the Second Ward at the Municipal Eec
ton. by request Of Gan 1Sl MANY VOTERS.
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Rrv MR INGALLS, LECTURE on MArRIMoyY.-
The lecture delivered on Friday night last. by
The Rev T. r Ingalls,, for the benefit of the La.
at' tatoa Relief Society, Of this city, was at.
thaed we are happy to state, by numerous
aaisncc The Marriage Covenant" the topic
discussed, was handled in novel and suitable
manner by Mr.. Ingalls,, and has, we are assured,
acted from all who listened to him, an express
nm of the warmcst appreciation.
The funds Of the Society will receive a very
saaantial and material addition from the pro-
'tcds Of the Lecture, and ere another spring
mile upon us, their distribution will have caus-
I'd many widows and orphans heart to pulsate
nth the deepest gratitude.
Wearc sorry there was not committee ap.
pointed 10 procure the address for the purpose
republication. The pure and refined sentiments,
nd the elevated moral and religious spirit of his
Sriae1pesi,ion of the marriage covenant should
more permanently preserved, than in the
a'nery OF an approaching audience. We hope
Dc matter may be looked to in future.
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I'd The following article from the N. Y. Eve.
nng Post, points out the cause of the delay in the
organization Of the House and fixes the respon-
slhihsy where Improperly belongs-with the fac
ton which adheres to the destinies of Franklin
Pierce. How much longer will THE PEOPLE sub.
nit to the insolenee Of such official scoundrel.
isfnS @
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y We are authorized to announce the name john
l.. COrse as candidate for MAYOR, at the next NUM-
cipa Election, by request Of [ja11 MANY CITIZENS.
H We are authorized to announce the name of HI.
L. Wedge as candidate for MARSHAL, at the next
Municipal Election. jan11A
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,..t;ss Ace cLAs Gao ard ycssns for Disnks Lessss
~ 80 Ssess, satahse mr. iesses.hssd hills Of iadin9
49,. a ,syjtsxien, A. Coeesd papssS for Posteys u.
" - aae lot ~ commeseisJ ap1 sasin suaSssjeA
- ssssd vkeh VII BE- cat md printed la coed ssyss
=. Il loo prices.
..sss,sssd snd skafsl printers.
vw w. sllrEs returns thaaks 70 the members Of his
.rrxstsea and to other friends for their vis. 70 hi,
~. % shs ed ins, and for their Teaou, and sub.
....a,i ,essns Of good will
,..axy, ~. iSs1.
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Fresh Arrivals at II. E. Hunt G Co.'S
WE HAVE just received direct from New
w York and Baltimore by Railroad, the following goods,
which will be sold at ST. Louis and Chicago prices to wi:
100 doz A. Fields fine cove Oysters,
t75 boxes Walnut and Tomato Catsup,
80 assorted Pickles; 50 do Peaches and Tomatoes
f25 " Jelleys, glassja
200 doc VOLTS Schiedam Schnapps,
100 boxes Raisns whole, half and quarter boxes,
800 Quarter and hail. Sardines,
50 Fancy Candy; 40 do stick Candy,
t50 Baltimore Tobacco, very hne,
81 bbls Almonds end Filberts,
so " Pecans, English wanuts and Brazil Nuts,
200 chests and boxes fine Tea, assorted prices,
5000 lbs Cotton Yarn, all Nos 1000 cotton Batting,
1000 lbs Sacking Irvine; 500 do brown Irvine,
5000 Cigars, the finest in the market.
null assortment Of Tubs, Buckets, Glass, all sizes,
Nails, Corn market and cloths baskets Churns, Sugar
tickets &C., &c. (nov19) II. e. HUNT&UO.
NEW YORK CLOTHING EMPORIUM.
~ The undersigned has now opened his and well
selected stock consisting Of Clothing, Hats Caps and
general assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods whole.
sale and Retail He also takes this method Of informing
the citizens of Burlington and vicinity, that his stock Of
Clothing which cannot be surpassed in style and quant
ty being manufactured under his supervision his
Wholesale House in New York. is offered at EASTERN
PRICES, and is receiving and will continue
ceive the Fashionable Stock of Clothing offered
in this market l. ELKUS.
Jefferson Street, north side, at the old stand of Alfred
Clark, and 104 VIM. ST., New York, up stairs.
oct2 1. ELKUS, New York.
, 8. ELKUS, BURLINGTON. Iowa
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TWO hundred bushels prime new dried apples in store
i and ior sale cheap By HI. HUNT Co. !,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-01-30

~ We are authorized to announce the name of II.
5. Wilson candidate for MARSHAL, at the next
Municipal Election. jan11.
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ENRE! Fire! Firc!!!-1ssUREy your property
Il against Loss by Fire.
MISSOURI STATE MUTUAL ms. co. ST LOUIS, Mo.
s M EdgeA Pres't. FB Homes, Sec'y
NORTli w ESTERN ms CO.. OswEGo, N Y.
I Pknn, Prest. u LudiOc Sec'y
PHOENIX ms. CO.. HARTFORD CoSy.
s Loomis, Prest. Henry KellogD, .Sec'y
BRlDGEPORT ms co. ........... BRiDGEr0aT, CoSN.
II W CAd.fetd Prsst. III WdshJurn, !Sec'y.
J q LAUMAN Il BRO,
dec2S AoYSra
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-01-30

~ We are authorized to announce Adam La
mon as candidate for City Marshal. jan s.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

16lc.-Mocha, I6Aal74c.
ANNOUNCEMENTS. -@
~ We are authorized to announce w. ID. VIC.
Cash, as candidate for ALDERMAN in the Cd Ward
Jan'@. BY request Of MANY VOTERS.
Iy We are authorized to announce the names Of
William Sunderland, and r. X. Wilson.
as candidates for ALDERMEN in the St h Ward
jan27. By request Of MANY VOTERS.
We are authorized to announce the name of yyar.
tin Kelsey, as candidate for ALDERMAN, in the 4th
Ward [jan27] BY request of MANY CITIZENS.
cI We are authorized to announce the name Of
Richard Howard, candidate for Alderman
in Third Ward liam 49,
sB We are authorized to announce the name of f..
ID. Rand, as candidate for ALDERMAN in the FIRST
Ward. By request of rian25.l MANY VOTERS
~ We authorized to announce William
Thompson, as candidate for MARSHALL, at the
next municipal election. By request Of
jan24* =. MANY VOTERS
~ We authorized to announce the name Of SuI-
ONION HerSchler, as a candidate for ALDERMAN In
the Bird ward,by [jan24l MANY VOTERS
sW We are authorized to announce Henry H.
jan22. ....s. MANY FRIENDS.
EB The name OF M. HarlestY, will be submit
ted to the citizens of Burlington as candidate the
office Of City Marshal at the ensuing municipal election
and will be supported by many freeds in favor Of the
more strict observance Of temperance Law and also
the law regarding the observance of Sabbath We
want Marshal.
We. are authorized to announce the name Of
Charles j. j. Leopold. as candidate for Al
dernan in the Second Ward, at the Municipal Eec
ton, by request of Gan 1Sl MANY VOTERS.
~ We are authorized to announce the name John
l.. COrse as candidate for MAYOR, at the NUM-
cipa Election, by request Of [ja17 MANY CITIZENS.
EYc We are authorized to announce the name of H.
Municipal Election. jan11"
~ We are authorized to announce the name Of II.
5. Wilson candidate for MARSHAL, at the next
Municipal Election. jan11.
~ We are authorized to announce Adam La.
mon as candidate for City Marshal. [jans s.
BWe are authorized to announce Conrad Blind
candidate for Marshal the Municipal election,
by request of Uan14*l MANY VOTERS.
~ We are authorized to announce ID. j. Sales
candidate for City Recorder at the next Municipal
Election, by request Of Can. 1871 MANY VOTERS.
~ THE name of p. Bishop, candidate for Al
in the Sd Ward, will be submitted the Of
the same at the ensuing municipal election.
jamie. AFRIEND.
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ITO THOSE that want to buy good Bugg,es, and
those who may be under the impression that Hess and
all his Buggies were burned with his shop. would say
thatI have sim on hand few good Bugges OF dersns
styles and aRocSway- buggy, which will sell cheap for
cash My Buggies are at r. Stewards Livery Stable on
the corner OF Thirdand Valley streets where can also
be found while my shop Ia being built a
oYlsdwti II. D. HEssE.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-03-12
Democratic Meeting in Rockingham.

At a meeting of the Democracy of Rockingham,
held in the Court House at Wentworth ON Tuesday
the Goth February, Gen. F. L. Simpson was called to
the Chair, and, on motion of Thos. Settle, Jr, j. l.
Chairman, Jno H. Boyd, Esq, explained the object
of the meeting, viz to appoint delegates to attend
the State Convention at Raleigh on the 18th April,
and also delegates to attend District Convention
for the election of Delegates to the National Con-
vention and of Eector for the 9Th Congressional
District
Col. Geo. D. Boyd, after few highly interesting
and appropriate remarks, showing the necessity Of
thorough organization and urging upon every Dem.
ocrat the duty of digent preparation for the coming
conflict, offered the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:*
LIST. Reaffrming entire and mistaken conf
dencc in the Democratic-the only national and con-
sentative party.
I'd. Giving to Know Nothings all the laurels they
have won in their fusion with Black Republicans
and Northern fanatics.
Sd. That the administration of Franklin Pierce
challenges the admiration and merits the gratitude
of all parties and all sections-knowing no North,
no South, no East no West, he has proven himself
the friend of all, by maintaining the constitution,
the common bond of Union-that we recognize in
him the able statesman and fearless patriot.
4th. That the gratitude of the entire South is due
to the Hon. Lewis Glass; Hon. Stephen A. Douglas,
Hon WIN. A. Richardson, and others of our North.
ern brethren, who have boldly opposed the tide Of
anti-slavery fanaticsm and shown themselves the
able defenders of the equal rights of equal States
9Th That Thon as Bragg, by the efficient and i'm
partial manner in which he has discharged his Off
cial duties, as well by the urbanity Of his deport
ment and the heightened moral principles character
izing his life has peculiarly endeared himself to the
people of North Carolina and especially recommend
ed himself to them for reelection.
9th. That this Convention appoint = delegates TO
attend the Raleigh Convention, and - delegates for
the District Convention.
On motion of A., Scales, Esq, the Chairman
was instructed to ill up the first blank of the above
resolution with the names Of twenty delegates, and
that of the second with ten.
In pursuance Of this motion the following gentle
men were appointed: For :Raleigh-Capt Grogan,
Jr., Spencer Kallum Mr.. Martin, Of Norman's pre-
cinct, Nathaniel Scales. Jr. Thos, Rufih. Jr, Thoa
Settle, Jr, A. NJ. Scales, Jr, Sam. Boyd, Maj. VIM.
/ D. Bethel, Rawley Galloway, Col. Boyd, VIM. P.
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concur With our brethren 81 Chewan in the pro-
pety e holding tho District Ge6senton at Edenton
q the time designated.
As i customary, the best wine was reserved for
The lastfor just at the close Of meeting, it was
observed that our friend William Moore, Esq, son of
the late Judge Moore, was present; who responded
to yociferous CALL in Of the happiest efforts il
was our good fortune ever to have listened to-and
the meeting adjourned with loud and repeated cheers
for Pierce and the Democracy.
The Chairman and Secretary were. on motion,
added to both delegations and it was resolved that
these proceedings be published in the Pionee Stand
ard and Roanoke Republican.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned.
j. T. CRANBERRY, Chm.
T. WILSON, Sec'y.
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Democratic Meeting in Alamance.

At meeting of the Democratic party, held at
Sandy Cross on Saturday the LIST day of March,
1856, Gen. Benz Trolinger called to the Chair,
| and w. W. Horn and Calvin Roney appointed Sec
retaries. After the object Of the meeting was ex-
planned by the Chair committee of three, consist
ing of Joseph Wyatt, Maj Philip Crawford, and DR..
ID. A. Montgomery, was appointed to draft resolu-
tons for its consideration.
Benz. F. Roncy being called on, addressed the
meeting until the committee returned and offered
the following:
WHEREAS, The people of Sandy Cross District in
public meeting assembled, under right guaranteed
by the constitution of this State well Of the
United States, to speak of men and measures and
whereas, certain and important elections are now
pending in which we at the proper time and place
expect and intend openly, fairly and independently
to take deep interest; therefore
Resolced, That we have undiminishcd confidence
in the principles of the Democratic party, and the
doctrines laid down in the Baltimore platform in
1852.
Rssotred, That we approve of the present admin
istraton of Gen. Franklin Pierce.
Resolced, That We regard his late message as one
Of the ablest documents ever offered to the Ameri-
can people.
Resoloed, That we would rejoice to see him again
elected to his present high position by the people of
Resolred, That We approve of the careful and
practical administration of his Excallcncy, Thomas
Bragg and as he is well tried patriot and has
proven himself always ready and wiling TO Oatue
for the great cause Of Democracy, we hereby earn
estly recommend him to the people of North Caro-
lima for reelection.
Resolred, That we are opposed to any party whose
principles can only bind them together by midnight
associations and ccmented Ivy secret political oaths
and obligations.
Resolred, That We approve of the proposition to
hold County Convention in the town Of Graham
on the third Thursday of this month, to select can
ddatcs to represent Alamance county in the next
General Assembly, and appoint delegates to attend
our State Convention.
Resolred, That the Chairman appoint twenty del
egates represent Sandy Cross District in said Con-
vention.
Resolred That we pledge our support to the nom.
nees and forever to discard from party any bick
crng or i'll feeling account of disappointment of
| any aspirant.
In pursuance of the 9Th resolution the Chair ap-
! pointed the following delegates: Anderson Thomp-
! son, John Roney, Haywood Teer. W. W. Horn, DIR.
! Thomas E. Griffis, Nat. Dcshongh, Samuel Allen,
| Elisha Willis, Major Crawford, Joseph McAdams
! Capt JOS Baker, Jos. Wyatt, DIR. Bedford Walker,
Beufort Benson, WIN. King, John B. Murray, j. Z.
Dcshough, Col James Allen, Frederick Wyatt
! On motion, Gen. Is. Trolinger was added to the
list of delegates.
On motion, it was ordered that these proceedings
! be published in the N. G. Standard.
After a vote of thanks to the Chairman and Sec.
retaries, on motion the meeting adjourned.
BENZ. TROLINGER, Chm'n.
C ": w; K Koxs; Secretaries.
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THE AMERICAN USIoS.-The following table will
be found convenient for reference, and is worthy of
being preserved:
1907, Virginia first settled by the English.
1914, New-York first settled by the Dutch.
1920, Massachusetts, settled by the Puritans.
1923, New-llampshire settled by the Puritans.
1924, Ncw-Jcrsey settled by the Dutch.
1927, Delaware settled by the Swedes and Fins.
1888, Georgia settled by Gen. Oglethorpe.
1884, Maryland settled by the Catholics
1886, Connecticut settled by the Puritans
1886, Rhode Island settled by Roger Williams
1850, North Carolina settled by the English.
1862, Pennsylvania settled by William Penn.
17gl Vermont admitted into the Union.
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with strong uncomprOmsing resistance.
Resotred That as maintenance of these principles
invioable is sure guarantee OF the perpetuty OF
our national government, we cannot adjourn this
meeting without calling upon our friends South,
without distinction of party, to stand by the men
who have stood by US. and stay the storm of fanati
cism that would sunder political ties, the conserva-
ton of which has produced happiness and prosper
ity-the sure result of temperate and equitable
laws-wiscly and prudently administered.
PREDATORY to the introduction of these resolutions,
Mr.. Jordan addressed the meeting in an eloquent
and l-stirrng speech of more than an hour, de-
mandatory of the late mertricous alliance in the
House, and vindicatory of Democratic measures
During the retirement of this committee, L. j.
johnson, ESQ.,, was loudly called for and responded
thereto in an able and argumentatve Speech which
was received with repeated marks of appreciation.
On motion of JAS g. Skinner, Esq, it was re-
solved that a delegation of fifteen persons be ap-
pointed to attend the District Convention TO be held
at - on - day of next, (bcing
Court week) and also delegation of ten persons
to attend the Convention to be held at Raleigh on
the 10th April next. Whereupon, the Chair ap.
pointed to the District Convention the following
persons:
Elisha Riddick, Josiah Perry, JAS G. Skinner,
JAS Gordon, j. p Jordan H. II. Skinner, Thomas
Long, Jas. Ball, E. W. Riddick, Perry Goodwin, w.
c. Simpson, Wilson NJ. Fleetwood. Geo. w. Fleet.
wood, Willis w. Riddick, Moses jackson, James A.
Woodward, NJ. o. Jordan, JOS Gregory, W. Blan-
chard, Jos. Mardre, Henry Small, John Parsons.
And the following named persons to attend the
: Jas. G. Skinner, UP. Jordan, Elsburv ". Rid.
dick, H. q. Skinner. George Simpson, ThoS Simpson,
Joseph White VIM. Coppage, Joshua w. White,
Aud on motion it was further resolved that "a
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The CoxvuLs1vE rHRoEs OF KNOW NoTuINGIsM.
We continue to publish some of the incidents of the
Know-Nothing proceedings at Philadelphia, which
must disgust all good and true patriots. The ina
tionality" of the organization has been thoroughly
exploded, and many Southern delegates have with
drawn from the body, sckened out at the arrogance
of the Northern Know Nothings, who forced such
free-soiler as VIM. F. Johnston and his colleagues
upon them. How could they do other wise, after
being fully acquainted with the soil elements tina.
composed the Convention so strongly proved by the
following despatch from Philadelphia, read in the
Pittsburg Black Republican Convention, on Saturday
afternoon
"The American party no longer united. Raise
the Republican banner Let there be no further &c.
tension Of slarery. The AMERICANS ARE WITH
YOU"
Letters from Pttsburg say that the temple was
nigh being with the >houts that this telegraphic
message occasioned.
This simple fact should open the eyes of the whole
South and brand Know Nothingism thing to be
eschewed and execrated.
The MONUMENT QUEsTIoN.-The Wilmington
Herald is opposed to the erection of Monument Mt
Raleigh in honor Of the Patriots who signed the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, for the
reason that if monument is to be erected in hon.
or of the signers of that remarkable document, the
Mecklenburg Declaration OF Independence, it should
be erected in Charlotte, where the bold deed was
performed. There is fitness in placing the mon
ument at the latter place. while there is none at all
so far as Raleigh is concerned: And lest we might
be suspected of prejudice towards Raleigh, we take
occasion adds the Herald) to dsavow it. 1t seems
to US that the people of Meckenburg county should
long since have raised a column in honor of their
brave progcnitors and of tho gallant deed they
initiated in the cause of freedom around whose gs-
tening summit the light Of early dawn and the
evening ray should love to linger"
The Herald is right. Charlotte is undoubtedly
the proper place. and it is the duty not only of the
citizens Of Mecklenburg, bat Of the people of the
whole State to aid in its erection.
Charlotte Democrat.
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Hope writes the poetry. ofa boy, but memory thst
Of man. Man looks forward with smiles, but back
ward with signs. Such is the wise Providence Of
God. The cup OF life is sweetest at tho brim the
favor is impaired ~ we drink deeper and the drees
are made bitter, that we may not struggle when ii Is
taken ftem our lips. -
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Gentility IS neither in BIRTH wealtb, manner, nor
determination never to take amean isantaee Of an.
other an adherence to TRUTH delicacy aud poltcness
towards those with whom We have DEALINGS are its
essential characteristick