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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
Correspo. 'dent Of the Missouri Democrat
FrRt, M KANSAS.
IAwprNc,. Kansas. Feb. 90

LAwRENCl.. Kansas, Feb. 90, 1856
Night before last, Sa N Lattus, who assumes to
act as Sheriff of Douglal' County" when Jones
is absent, proceeded to Hi :kory Point with about
twenty men, to arrest Mr.. isranson (who was res
cued from Jones' custody on the night of the
26th of November LAST But some free State men
neighbors of Mr.. b., got wind of the intended
arrest about o'clock yesterday morning. They
rallied Immediately at the House Of Mr.. b., and
prevented by their presence the contemplated ar
rest. Lattus with his troupe came to the conclu-
sion that it was best under the circumstances for
them to quietly retire, without having accomplish.
ed their object. Mr.. Branson came into this city
yesterday, where he now is. No one is yet ad-
vised whether or not Lattus will call upon his
friends to come upon Lawrence and demolish the
city, if Branson is not given up.
Coleman, the murderer of Dow, was in town
few days since, and purchased shot gun at one
Of the stores. 1t is rumored that he was one of
Lattus' possee night before last.
Yours i'm haste L. F. T.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

LOOK OUT FOR CouNTRRrEITs.-Among the
new counterfeits upon Illinois and Wisconsin
Banks, now in circulation, are the following:
5s on the Mclean County Bank, Illinois, alter
ed from 2s-vig. drove of cattle, sheep.
los on the Merchants and Mechanics Bank,
Wheeling, Va.-vig. spread eagle; medallion on
each end unlike genuine.
los on Bank of Racine, Wisconsin, altered
from 2s-vig. horse, farm house, Sc; road view
on left and coat of arms on right.
los on Farmers and traders Bank, Ill.,; alter
ed from 2s-vig. sailor, barrels, &C.; ship at sea
in the distance; President Pierce on the right
end. 81 ..
los on the Central Bank, Peoria, ILL.,, altered
from ls-well done-Bank issues no los
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

CHICAGO ELEc11oS.-The city election in Chi
cago resulted just as we expected. 1t was con-
Quoted on party grounds. The two candidates
were pitted against each other as Nebraska and
Anti-Nebraska men, and an issue was thus at
tempted to be made. But as there was really
nothing Of the sort at issue, save so far as it
might be correct index of the strength of par
we might say impossible to array men into party
line, except at a time of high political excite
ment. We do not regard the result as at all
demonstrating the ability of Judge Douglas to
carry that city, where there really is any thing
at stake. When the question actually does come
up for decision, it will be found that the Anti
Nebraska party are in the majority.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

There are two respects in which the present
administration is eminently characteristic-the
steadiness with which it carries out its great
measures of public policy, so vital to the safety
and peace of the country, and the rancor and as
siduity with which it has been assailed.-lK Keokuk
Times.
Will the Times or some other Of the organs of
this Administration tell US what Democratic
principles now are, and what .'great measures,
"vital to the safety and peace of the country"
have been carried out under the administration
Of Pierce? A great deal of money has been
''carried out" Of the Treasury into the Pockets
of the office holders, and Shannon has been sent
back to Kansas with orders to "carry OUT the
principles of popular sovereignty at the point OF
the bayonet. But with the exception of the
bombardmcnt of Greytown we are not aware of
anything further ''vital to the safety and peace
of the country" having transpired.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

rreat Central Park. II would be an act Of char
i.y il some friendly city would come to the res
cue. Some are for calling it sCroton Park, but
the objection to that is that. We are already de-
uged With cro.on Some propose Manhattan"
hut that is the name Of the island One or two
have been courageous enough to suggest 'Hia-
watha, y while not few are under the impression,
that better name cannot be given it than
.'highfalluten."
Among the many lecturers We have had this
season. none have created more interest than
George W. Curtis His subjects-English Au-
thors-afford him ine scope, and he makes the
most Of it His audiences are very large, and
made up of the most intelligent, and fashionable
people in the city.
We are living in the hope that, some day or
other, We will have good postal accommodations
in New York. A few days since the postmaster
announced his intention Of locating about thou
sand receiving letter boxes in various parts OF
the city. This was hailed as boon, and altho
not the best thing that might be DONE it was still
enough to show that our post office officials had
awakened from their Rip Van Winklc-ish sleep.
Mayor Wood who appears determined not to be
outdone in anything, has, with the consent Of
the Common Council, resolved to establish post
at the upper extreme of the city-just where
the class Of persons reside that seldom receive
letters but in this fear, he win meet with much
opposition The result of the talk may be how
ever, first rate office in some central spot ca
pabe ofsupplying all our present deficiencies.
The serio-comic enquiries relative to the na-
tivity of our Chief Of Police are drawing to a
close All the evidence has been taken-the
Brandon register and Branch's testimony allow
ed-and, all that now remains to be done, is the
argument Of the counsel, and decision OF the
Judge The friends of Branch intend to reward
his services to his country by some political pre-
ferment. Like his immortal prototy pe-Mickey
Free-if they won't make him a general, he VIII
be content with the Office Of guager. Matsell
has been admitted to the bar -s
Advertising has become so intimately inter-
woven with our social habits that it is now SO
customary to advertise for wives and husbands,
it excites no surprise. The following from some
impulsive youth, appeared tnis morning, 'Iwant
wife Who will accept! Address, Anxious"
&C. 1t would excite no wonder if some one ad-
vertised wife to sell, exchange or mortgage.
THINE.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

H Navigation has been resumed at St. Louis
as we learn from the Democrat of the Sd. Boats
were arriving from below, and from the Ohio
river.
Here the ice is still firm and likely without a
change in the weather, to remain so for some
time Steamboat men will have to wait little
longer.
Last year the river opened, if we recollect
Alright, ON the 7th Of March. 1t will probably be
week later this spring.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

SOME OF THE FRUIrs.-The following brief
chapter in the black catalogue of crime, poverty
and suffering produced by indulgence in intoxi-
eating drinks, is from an Eastern exchange. 1t
would be well were this the only or even the
worst case:
A year or two since our city boasted of
blacksmith named Ryan, who by his industry
had accumulated snug little property, and was
master of good little business, and father of
little family. He owned the roof over his head,
and the shop where he carried on his business,
and was regarded as pattern of integrity and
perseverance. In an evil moment he began to
drink, and as a matter of course his business
dropped off, and the less he worked the more he
drank. His house and shop were first parted
with for means to indulge his appetite and when
that gone, bis furniture was disposed of piece.
meal for whiskey. A few days since a man brot
him springs and materials to1iron buggy,1 but
| as soon as the owners back was turned, he pawn
ed the springs and iron for three dollars and a
hall, and in short time he had swallowed that.
His wife, seeing the position he was placed in,
sold what little furniture was left to redeem
| them, and gave him the money to do so; but in.
stead, he got into doggery, and never left it
as long as the money lasted. Yesterday the wife
was obliged to split up and burn the baby's era
die to keep from freezing, and this morning she
with her three little ones, became tenants of the
county house, while Ryan serves out a term il
| the work house. .-.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

rBA novel educational plan has been started
in Alton, ILL.,, and has operated well. Certain
benevolent and public spirited persons have join
ed and rented large fine room, and light it at
their own expense. Free lectures and lessons
are given every night to all who come. During
one evening, rhetoric and elocution are taught;
ture, drawing, mathematics, &C., the next, pen
manship and bookkeeping; the next, music, &c.
This project is christened the Alton Polytechnic
Institute.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

Our New York Correspondent.
Warlike-Fzour Inspection -Editors-Live Oak
Our Pdrk-Georgc W. Curtis-Post Office
Chiefof Police-Jfatrimonial
New YORK, Feb. 29th, 1856.
A Frenchman, who had fed from Paris, to es
cape the memorable Coup dEtat, having resided
since that time, in one of our southern states,
paid this city visit last week. As soon as he
reached Broadway he was struck with consterna
ton, and bolted Immediately into the first door
he found open. The inmates of the house, sup
lations, that he was crazy, used every effort to
soothe him, while they sent for a policeman to.
convey him to an asylum but, before that func-
tionary arrived, his madness appeared oresolve
itself into method, as he spasmodically gasped
forth, "Mon Dieu mon Dieu, vous avez, une
grand revolution in this countrie-your street all
barricade." Upon being assured that, what he
had seen was only the snow, and refuse matter
thrown into the middle of the street, he became
somewhat assured, and mustered up sufficient
courage to venture out again, under the protec-
ton of the officer.
A very necessary, and important movement is
on foot among our -four dealers The object is
to improve the standard ofinspection, and estab-
lish grades which shall not be inferior grades in
the cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore and New
Orleans. A meeting, for the purpose of forming
an organization to effect this, was held first in
the Corn Exchange; but through the action of
persons opposed to the movement it failed. The
friends of the measure met Immediately after in
private Office in State Street, where, after q
spirited, and pleasing discussion, an organization
was effected, an executive committee was chosen
and the following resolutions passed. Whereas
The standard of superfne -four in this city, as
| now made by the inspectors, is much below the
grade of that quality generally known to COM
merce as super6ne and, Whereas, The existing
mode of inspecting Flour, occasioned, perhaps,
by improper influences in passing upon the va
rious grades withouta proper discrimination, and
also in not giving attention to the examination
of the weight OF -four, whereby light flour is not
unfrequently passed as full weight; therefore,
/ Be it tresolrea, That such method of inspection
is at variance with honest and upright principles
and needs rev order of inspections.
Editors throughout the Union may begin tc
look up. Frank Leslie is about to present te
the public, in his illustrated newspaper, the like
nesses of the most celebrated newspaper editor
in the country. 1t will no doubt form perfec
galaxy of American masculine beauty. tits sur
prising that some Yankee, had not hit upon sucl
good idea before. Abook containing the like
nesses would have an extensive sale.
|; The light of the '.Mve Oak Clubs has becom
extinguished since the nomination of Mr.. Fill
more to the Presidency. They are now bein
changed into 'tNational American Associations.
The New Workers appear to be in great tror
BILE at this moment, about proper name for tn
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

March BETWEEN AN ENGLISH MARE Asp An
ARABIAN HoRsE.-An interesting race was run
recently at Cairo between an English mare and
an Arab horse belonging to Haleen Pacha,
when the former beat the latter. The length Of
the race was eight miles, the time occupied by
the mare ls4 minutes, over the rough, grayelly
and sandy road. The same race has been of.
fered for the last two years against all England
for 10000 sovereigns with the same horse, and
not accepted. The Egyptian princes are now
convinced that their Arabs can be beaten by
English horses. The late yiceroy Abbas Pacha
had offered to stake any amount up TO l5o, ,e00f
on his own horses against any others that might
be brought to run
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
DEsxAnK AcADrxr-This Institution is located

DENMARK AcADEMY-This Institution is located
in the beautiful village of Denmark, Lee Co.,
Iowa, some fifteen miles from this city. 1t is
under the supervision ofHENRY K. Epson NJ. A.
Principal, with competent corps of teachers
male and female, in the various branches. Few
men are better adapted to the difficult and re-
sponsible task than Mr.. Edison, and we rejoice
that the institution under his charge is in pros
porous condition. The number of pupils in at
tendance during the last year has been 1856
The first term of the coming year commences
April 9th. . as,. ~. s........... .... ."H
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
lSsy P. spo,rx EDWIN H. GRANT
SCHOLTE & GRANT,

ID lie and Attorneys at Law. Pelia, Marion
county, Iowa Collections made, Gold, Silver, Current
Bank notes, Land warrants, and Drafts on all principal
citscs In the I. $. bought and sold.
Lands entered cash time in any part OF the state
seeond hand lands bought and sold on commission we
have about % second hand land, IN all sizes
and conditions, for sale On reasonable terms.
All legal business attended to.
Also, Agents for U. Life Insurance Company, OF New
ierS Cy Iowa State Fire Insurance Company, OF keo-
kuk. Coepers q Carks Steam Engine Mandatory, Mt,
vernon, ohs; Fur all Agricultural machinery and gen.
ersl Agents for Patents. r .-.s
Editors and proprietors Of the Weekly Fcna Gazette,
Independent in Politics and religion. Terms " year
In advance. Advertisements inserted at usual rates
Also Of Bankers and Land Agents Monthly Bulletin.
nook Am IOH PRINTERS decl'
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

TIE BIRps.-The cold weather, says the Rich
mond Enquirer, has proved quite fatal to birds of
every kind 1t is stated that at least FIVE hundred
birds have been found dead on a section of the
railroad embracing distance of nine miles be-
low Charlottesville, and partridges and other
birds have persisted in considerable numbers.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

The correspondent of the Cincinnati Column
bian, says: "Of the 6O6 convicts in the Ohio
Penitetniary, there are-second conviction, SO !;
Third, 8; Fourth, 3 Fifth, l. 422 are intemper-
ate 262 are married; so are blacks or mulat-
toes 26 are over fifty years of age; PA cannot
read nor acrite; and 400, or nearly 66 per. cent
of the snhole number hare no trades!
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
PIERCE AND wrsE.-At public dinner

PIERCE AND WIsE.-At a public dinner re-
Gently given at Richmond, Va, to Gov. Butler,
of South Carolina, Gov. Wise, in violent speech
ridiculed the idea ofa "foregn war;" and espe-
"Sound Dues a humbug, and the Nicaragua
question no better. Mr.. Pierce, it is well known,
thinks otherwise. 1t looks good deal as If
Wise WAS jealous of Pierce's chances for the
next Presidency. But if Pierce and Wise were
rival aspirants for the nomination wouldn'tit be
curious to find the fiery virginian on the peace
side and the fainting New Hampshire man on
the war side of every quession-to hear the IT,
ger bleating and the sheep roaring.-Louisvil!e
Jnurnal - - -. L ----------
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
ChicagO Election.

The democrats have succeeded in Chicago
Dyer (dem.) is elected Mayor by about 400 maj
over Sherman, (anti-Nebraska dem.) The Ne
braska democrats carried the 4th, 9th, 7th, sth,
and 9th Wards-the opposition the remainder.
There are but nine wards in the city.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

CHANCE FOR HoNE.-Messrs Starr, Phelps +
Robertson offer for sale large number of desir-
able city lots, as viii seen by advertisement and
propose to block the game on Spectators by sell
ing only to such as viii obligate themselves to
build the present season.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
The KANSAS FREE STATE LEGIsLAruRE.-A
correspondent of the n. Y. Times. writing from

Lawrence, Feb. Is, says:
Mr.. Aoaglond, of Tecumseh, the Q. S. Com
missioner, says he shall arrest all who take the
oath of office at Topeka, on the 4th of March,
for treason. He will have sweet time of it,
trow. Probably, the Legislature will organize
hastily, appoint the committees, receive the Gov
ernor's Message, and adjourn the FIRST day, for
one or two months, at this place, to give US
more time to see what Congress will do for our
eessary aid.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

T The Philadelphia Ledger says 'The se-
verify Of fthe present winter has caused percept-
ible increase in diseases of the throat and lungs.
quite oneshird of the deaths, in fact have arisen
from these disorders"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

HIGHLY HoNoRED.-Wc understand Mayor
CoRsE, of this city, now ON business visit to
New York, has received marked attention from
Mayor WooDs as well as the Mayor of Brooklyn.
The distinguished hospitality extended to Mr.. G.
in showing him over New Y ork and Brooklyn, is
q delicate attention to our young western city.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
FAILURE OF CAssrus NJ CLAr-The Louis vile

FAILURE OF CAssIUs n CLAY.-The Louisville
Courier contains the following paragraph:
A correspondent writing from Lexington un-
der yesterdays date advises us of the failure of
Capt Cassius N. Clay. His assignees are his
brother, Brutus J. Clay, and n C. johnson,
Esq, of Lexington.
For several years past Mr.. Clay has been a
large speculator in hogs and to the recent heavy
decline IN hog products, we presume, may be at
tributed his unfortunate failure
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

stORIGISAL PAcKAGEs.".The card Of II. Os-
.HEIx Sox. New York, importers of pure L.
have branch house at Chicago, to which We
recommend Druggists, and such as wish to pro-
cure q good and genuine article of foreign Ii
quors.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

HYDRopHoBIA learn that Mr.. P. 0xley
lost very fine horse this week by the bite Of
mad dog. Just three weeks after the horse was
bitten he literally run mad and died. Quite an
amount of stock in the country are sharing the
same fate.-Linn County Register.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
s5l5,oOO,OOO

eB- Small pox is said to be prevailing sx-
tensively in Richmond, Va, there being about
fifty cases in the hospital and from two to three
hundred in private families. The inhabitants Of
Alton, Illinois, are also suffering greatly from
the ravages of this disease. The usual business
of the place has been entirely suspended.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
The Mission to England.

The Eastern Me- Argus, in alluding to the ap.
pointment ofthe Hon. George NJ. Dallas as min
lister to England, presents some interesting REM
iniscences relative to this important mission
The following record will show that Mr.. Dallas
has been preceded in the mission by long line
of ohla mon.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

eB Miss Darling read I4ongfcllow's "Hia-
watha' at Concert Hall, in Philadelphia, last
week to a brilliant audience. She appeared in
an Indian costume
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

W1THDRAwN.-Geo. w. McCleary, locofoco
nominee for Secretary of State has withdrawn
his name from the canvass. Cause-is suspect
ed of -Nothingism.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

LOVE AND TExPERArURE.-In one of his letters!
Sidney Smith says. ''Very high and very low
temperature e1tinguish all human sympathy and
relations. 1t is impossible to feel affection be-
yond IS deg. or below 20 deg. Fahrenheit; hu-
man nature is too solid or too liquid beyond
these limits"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

The Philadelphia Ledger states that on Fri
day; Scotchnan was charged before Alder
man Thompson, with having induced young
lady to give him $500, by promising to become
her lord and husband. When the money was
gone, the lover refused to fulfil his promise,
hence the suit to recover the sum thus obtained
by fraudulent representations. On his refusal
before the Alderman to commit ma;rimony, he
was committed to prison in default of bail, to an
swer.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

nB 1t is estimated that nearly three hundred
slaves have escaped from bondage by crossing
the Ohio River during the past month on the ice.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

rB- The President has sent message to Con-
gress asking for an appropriation of 100000,
for defences on the Atlantic coast.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

Some two weeks ago. Mr.. Joseph Shelton, of
Tazsweil county, Illinois, shot grey eagle
which measured II feet between the tips OF the
wings and feet 2 inches from the beak TO the
END Of the tail.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

tB The New York Commercial warmly en-
dorses Mr.. Fillmore for the Presidency, and says
that in spite of the Know Nothing platform upon
which he was nominated, he will receive hearty
support from the old line Wings.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
A SORRY PIcruRr.-The Cincinnati colum

SORRY PIcTURE.--The Cincinnati Coum
bian of the 18th ult., says:
At the present time, in one station house alone,
the Ninth street, not fewer than thirty persons a
night, on an average, seek lodgings for the
night. These persons are houseless wanderers,
having, like the birds Of the air; not where to
lay their heads. How they subsist during the
day, and where they put themselves, we cannot
guess, but nightly they sleep in the station
house.-Taking the other station houses into ac-
count, we suppose the number Of nightly refu-
gees in this city cannot be less than eighty.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12

h Mr.. Eiilaore . Kn0W.Noahing!
1t has been asserted and generally believed
that Ex-Prcsident Fillmore, the nominee of the
X. Ms for President, Was not . member Of the
order, and would refuse to stand upon the plat
form manufactured for him. Per contra, We Gu.
the following from the Buffalo Commercial Ad-
vertiser, paper which has always been eousid-
cred the organ of the Ex-President:
In the State Council, at Canandaigua, the state
ment, made at Philadelphia, that Mr.. Fillmore is
not member Of the american party, was fatty
contradieted by the President Of Council, No.
lit, of Buffalo, who gave the assurance that ne
himself was present when the obligation of each
Of the degrees was administered to Mr.. Fillmore,
and that he is member Of the order, in good
stanflinp 5i5tF5457s