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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

The Mobile papers received to-day, give de-
tails OF the recent expulsion from Mobile of Mes
srs. Strickland & Co. 4 delegation of the Wig
lance Committee, was appointed to report the
decision of the Com. that they must leave in
five days, but the culprts had fed. Strickland
on Friday evening proceeded in the storm to
the lighthouse and got ona schooner, which i'm
mediately put to sea. His partner, Epson, had
also got clear. The character of the evidence
and the books brought before the committee,
was not only niudicious, but unsafe to make pub
lie. meeting of the citizens was held on
Saturday, which endorsed the action the COM
mlitee The Mayor spoke, advising all law abid-
ing citizens to use their best efforts to preserve
order, and assuring them that the action OF the
Vigilance Committee was perfectly satisfactory.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

NeIIIpIlIs, mug. ZIst.
Letters received here to-day mentions that
Lynn Boyd shot George T. Bakely, Republican
There had been discussion between them
when BlakeIy drew pistol, and Boyd turned
about and shot him. No further particulars.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

BROOKS AND SOUTHERN LADIEs-Mr. Evarts,
OF New York, in the course Of his remarks at
faneulI Hall, last Friday night, said
lie had heard that the young Caronan had
cen met IN the lobby, after he threw up his seat
before an indignant and outraged House. by a
fair bevy of ladies, who threw themselves upon
Inn, smothering him with kisses And think
ing OF this, the lines of Coleridge, when speak
ing IN odorous terms of the city of Cologne,
were wildly brought to his mind. In speaking
OF that city, the poet has said
mihe River Rhine, as is we'll known,
Washes the city Of Cologne:
But oh! ye gods. what power divine.
Shall ever wash the River Rhine.n
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
Dry Good. az Wno,e.a1e.

Among the large quantities of Goods that have
arrived the pas, week for our Merchants, all per-
sons that have been obliged to pass on the ives,
side OF Main street from Jefferson to Washing
ton, will agree with US, that a large share Of
them were for our very popular friends Messrs.
Clark Cbesnnt l. Co. Upwards of 200 packages
have already been received with lbs more to
arrive in order to complete their first Fall pur-
chase. \ simple visit to this establishment is
enough to satisfy any one at all familiar will,
such matters, OF the most ample arrangements
to carry on a large trade with western merchants
The stock in staples is unusually large, and in
fancy and rich goods, and in what are termed by
the trade notions it is most extensive and
complete. Nessrs. Clark Chestnut l. Co. seem
well to understand the wants of the West. and
to be aware that Western people, in town and
country, are now prepared to purchase and use
as handsome fabrics, and new and beautiful
styles, as the inhabitants in any regions in the
United States. Withp past prosperity and present
promise, there is no people which can better in
dulge reasonable desire for the convenient ant
the beautiful than the enterprising and thriving
inhabitants of the Northwest, ard those retail
ers who are ready to supply these increasing
wants, will certainly be wise. We are glad tc
observe that stocks in Burlington are made uI
this fall in such compelete and extensive man
ner that Western merchants will make nothing
by going long journeys to eastern cities to loob
up their assortments, and subiecting themselves
to the chances of serious delays and losses in
getting. their goods through. They will find the
house of Clark Chestnut d Co. offering them as
extensive stock to select from, and doing bu
siness upon as liberal terms as can be met any
where. Their stock of Carpets is full and com
plete, and as they are agents for the manufac-
turers can sell them at factory prices, adding
freight.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

eE In Harpcr's Gazetteer there are only five
counties and towns that bear the name OF Bu'
chanan, while there are sixteen that bear the
name Of Fremont. Lippincott's Gazetteer gives
six to Buchanan and twenty TO Fremont.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

- Nj. WI. Woods has retired from the
Galssburg Free Democrat, and is succeeded in
The Ediscsialdepartment by Mr.. chas j. Sellon,
who has tssned ! prospectus for the publication
ofa Daily.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

~ The wild woman humbug has been thor.
oughly exposed at Cincinnati. Mr. Northcot
her exhibitor and tanner, is one Joe Williams. of
Shreveport, La, and the wil,. woman is Ann
Eliza PAUL, well known as his mistress at that
place The imposition was skilfully conducted
by the woman, and the learned scientific men
were handsomely sold--not to say editors
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

An indulgent mother in Texas admitted re-
Gently that her eldest and best beloved boy-a
refractory and turbulent little fellow--rchly
merlted tagellation; but contended that he
s"o"fd be p" u''oer the influence Of chiorotorm
before the sapng was applied
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
Coal. at Reduced Prices

RAhTLEkI q co. now selling the bes. Of
- "ataga Coal at 10 cents per bnshei at their
house adjoining the depot Of the Chicago and Burlington
Railroad, and are delivering anywhere In the city be-
tween DIVISION aud Court, Front and Eleventh. streets, s
auf
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

Only An FRESHMAN The Black Democracy
had meeting at Connerville, Ind, few DAYS
since An lrshman hurrahing for Fremont and
Dayton, Bnehaneer hurled Il rock at him, which
struck him on the neck killing him instantly
The credentials of a genuine Buchaneer seem to
consist in killing an Irishman, cursing the Ger
mans, Gaming Senator, s'eaking out of duel
after sending challenge, and swearing eternal
alrous Democracy
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
Washington, August S, 1876.

W ashlnSion, august - 1896.
The growing probability of the election OF
Fremont in November, by the united voice OF
the Northern people, and the certainty of the
final triumph OF the Black Republican party,
even if defeated now, suggests powerfully, the
immediate Importance OF considering the issue
which must sooner or later be presented TO Us.
The crisis which Calhoun predicted is at hand.
Are we prepared for it? Have we, While de
tending the outworks-thc constitutional bar
riers which surround us-been preparing also
Tor the assault which is sooner or later to be
made by the invaders. Has the wisdom of CAL
houn been as good seed even in his beloved
South Carolina-that noble old State of noble
men and noble fame-brngng forth tenfold in
due season! will not ask if we have united
South. But there is a united North. This an
ti-slarery sentiment SO long denied by Southern
national men (God save the mark and SO long
diverted from its course at the North for local
reasons, Is at last up, determined to do or die.
The question has changed in the last two weeks.
1t is nolonger asked "Will Fremont be eected:n
but, ''Will the South resist his election.'
But even this disunion shrieker gives it up
that the South cannot be driven into secession,
for he concludes his letter as follows
The election of Fremont, wonld certainly (if
ANYTHING ever willy unite the South. And yet
Az 10 d Nett grave question Whether the man $
success, accompanied by all the degradation of
the principles and platform avowed by his par
ty, would drive the South where she should have
gone IN 1850, and where she must go eventually
to preserve her equality and rights-that is into
a separate, compact, united Southern Confed-
eracy.
1t IS not step to be hastily taken, aud vet
the necessity may come on us as thunder from a
clear sky. In time OF peace prepare for war.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
Candlas and 1871 n,

NSE undersigned would respectfully inra..
NC That they VIII continue the cansi "a VIC Psh
business, formerly under the name AZ ana Lard o.
p M the name and firm Of MULLER gasitr3
=! new process OF smelling and reiinIn. ,anubAtSN
ehao,ea 70 furnish candles that viii sR,s We AZ
mands and can therefore, recommend ,ha all jas; A.
w 20 attention Of Kerc5asts a our L9s
>, "" e. a,so ouy raw and rendered ,aow A. w.n
the highest market price ~ wen as lard 4,
aug 26.dx3m MrrIIr,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

And the speaker could not but think that the
ladies' had perfect right to kiss Brooks, but
who, in Heavens name, after they had done
that, would kiss the ladies? [Great and contin-
ued laughter
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
Horse Shoeing.

'iEsE subscriber has made such Change in bis Smith
shop as viii enable him to do almost all kln1s Of
repairing and jobbing lie has the services OF
skIini ana experienced workman, and will give par.
cuiar attention Horse Shoeing An work warranted
W. W. CORNWELL
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

A lady leaving home was thus addressed bv
,er little Young America Mamma, will Won
remember to buy me penny whistle-and let
y be a religious one so that can blow il on
sunday
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

10 THE punLrc,-About FIVE years have boon
severely afflicted with sore ewes for ,bo zen ,
three years have been totally blind in ono " as'
from an opacity of the cornen. With tbo o,ts
could see to walk about without .,:de hp,
could not recognize my acquaintance when ,O Nv.
them' unless they spoke to me, during all ~
which time, was treated by the best pbysc;,r.
N the country unsuccessiully. Five weeks ,~n
l placed myself under the treatment Of nocs,cm,
loumans, oculst, of the city of Burlpv,on
Iowa, who reduced the chronic nfamation ana
EXAMINATIONS, and has so far succeeded in tho
removal OF the opacity of the cornea. AZ IN ona.
Die me to see across the Mississippi river into
East burlington three-lourths of a mile and conn,
the cars and am still improving; and have no
doubt OF being restored to perfect sight.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

julius, was you ever in business?" In course
was "What business?" "a sugar planter"
=" hen was that, my colored friend?" der
day buried dat old sweetheart OBJ minc..'
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

- At Fort Hamilton, the quarantine ground
Tor New York hardor, it is said that out of a
population of about five hundred sixty have
died OF yellow fever. Everybody has left but
the sick, and they arc without attendants, and
the dead without burial
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

The stsss q Alsirs exisi;ng IN Kansas u thiis
tsIne q one Ia. nsuss be universally deplored.
But II i ~ that mnss have been anticipated BY
every ono wso has Watched esents - they
|ffanspirsd during the last year. Nothing hss
prevented bloody war 70 long but the pru-
dence, forbearancc and Iong-sufering Of the
settlers from the Free States. They have put
up with every indignity and outrage submitted
TO the loss Of civil and political rights, and even
had their houses burned and their friends muir
dered before their eyes without resisting. Tais
they have 50 long endured without resistance
that they have been branded by their enemies
as canting towards, and their courage been
more than once suspected by their friends
They hare sought protection time and again at
the hands OF the General Government, but in
vain. But now Il seems, soaded to desperation
BY the Missourians, plundered shy the band OF
! cat-,hroata imported from the South by Buford,
and threatened with total humiliation from q
force that was erecting Gordon Of block houses
across the whole territory preparatory to the
commencement Of war of determination, these
free settlers have determined to lay down their
lives, or maintain their rights and defend their
homes. All that surprises us is that they were
not long since coadcd into it
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
BLOODY WORK. In KANSAS!

Ff0nhttn, 1reddTeH and Ge0rgid lot0nY At
talked By Free State lien Lecompton Taken
by Col. Lanes Mea-.Nssourians Drigcn out
of Robia,son, Bro,cn aud Other Free
State Prisoners Rescued-L United States Troops
Uetcated acthoa Firing Gun-.N;sSourians
Rrtlying to Bum Lomrcnce-Doinqs Of .4tch-
ison and Stri"atetioD!
ST. Louis, August u.
The Lcavcnworth City Journai, of the 18th,
contains lengthy accounts of another outbreak
in Kansas On the 9TH Brown, at the head of
800 Free State men, attacked colony of Geor-
giuns near Ossawatnmc, and drove them into
MsSouri-unarmed the colony, burned their
houses, and destroyed all their property.
l2th.-Frantilin attached by 200 men from
Lawrence, Who after dslodging IA pro-slavery
men by setting fire TO their houses, robbed the
Post Office of S7O took 80 U. S. muskets, one
piece artillery from Mr.. Rucker, then took $3.50
worth OF clothing from Mr. Barnes, lot clothing
from Mr.. Crane, between 5000 and 81, 200 of
accounts and notes, and Sl25 worth eff clothing,
aud from Judge Fame a valuable horse.
l5th.-Tleadwell Settlement, Douglas Coun-
ty, numbering 80 men, attacked by 400 Adolf
tionists under Brown and Walker, well armed
and mounted. Treadwell's party were on foot,
and It is feared that most of them have fallen
Trcadwell sent to Gov. Shannon for aid who
called the Z. S. troops but they refused to act.
Anti-Slavery men driving all Pro-Slavery men
out of Douglas County, and destroying their
property. fight took place on the l4th, near
Ossawatonlie, between two hundred Abolition
lists and twelve pro-slavcry men, the latter on
foot, which resulted in killing fourteen Adolf
tionists, and wounding six others. On the NOR
ming of the 10th, Lecompton was attacked and
taken by 500 Of Lanes men.
The L. s. troops, having Robinson, Brown,
and other prisoners'in charge, surrendered with
out firing gun, during the absence of Col. Titus,
who sent assistance to Treadwell. His home
about one mile from Lecompton was burned, and
Mr.. BOWS editor of the Southern Advocate, and
Mr.. Sistcirn wounded.
Large bodies are organizing in the border
counties of Missouri, for the purpose of entering
Kansas.
Atchison made speeches at Independence, and
Stringiellow at Weston. Circulars signed by At
Gibson, Russell, Anderson and Brown, are freely
circulated IN the river towns, asking aid to drive
men out of Kansas.
The reported purpose Of the pro-slavery men
was to burn Lawrence on the goth, for which
place large forces had left.
LEAvENwoRTH. -Lanes forces varously re-
ported from 800 to 500. Bloody work looked
.or.~
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
---- ------------------------
HENRY II SCOTT

noiesaic and Retail Dealer in
Oh IGN and Domestic Dry Goods Queensvars
a groceries, Boots and Shoes Hat Caps and Read,
haae clothing, constantly hand full suppl; Of th'
articles which he win sell the reasonable
TO- Vain street Burlington Iowa.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

[ Il corner Of Third and washiny,n, -
opposite The Post otice, where he NAV Streets
during the day aud evening ""S DC consulted
from the Burlington Hawk-Eye Anv To-,
Dr. houmans' Eye and Earl,,,-
pr. foumans, at his infirmarv In M. y.
treating large number of patien,s ,1:.. cry Is
success particularly in diseases of the nr much
have conversed with number of b;s we. We
from different parts of the State, who p;aachts
pear testimony to his skill and the ho,ae.sAiy
SUITS that have occurred from his trsa,rs re-
the'r several cases, and express their aet Of
IN nus aeility to effect perfect cures IT,. a W!
lowing are spontaneous certificates n,h,iaL, 'o'
his patients. The first is from NJ Fns, oy
deputy Marshal of this city. The soaona uss'eh
Mr. Means, OF Muscatinc, an old acopnin,.. rom
tne editor OF this paper, and every wav IN" w, u
Ole man, who feels that he owes to Dr. + ' S.n
OF gratitude which can never be disch.r," aSso
any mere pecuniary compensation for nv 49, y
sional services: ''' probes
~ ihosE AFFLICTED WITH SORE EYys r.,
or ten months ago, was taken with 60. s"'
.haImia (or inflammation of the eyes which c W
.ihued TO get worse until became ncarIv h, noI
from the formation OF film over the sorroa
iofc part OF the eye. About the first of NJ, VI :
placed myself under the treatment a, n,
mans, oculist, OF this city, who reduced ~ Gu'
famation in about twenty DAYS and 'He H.
ceeded in removing the film and rcs,nrin, sue "'
to perfect sight wv p wog me
burlington, Iowa, Aug 10, 1856.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

~ The startIing news from Kansas, our
readers win bear b. mind, Is from pro-siayery
source, and ID TO be taken with many degrees Of
ali 3ss-ss.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

s8 The National Inteligecer says, in refer.
ence to the expedition about being fitted ont to
search for the remains Of Sir John franklin and
bis companions, that ''Dr Kane has bv common
consent, even among the English navirators
themselves, been looked to as the head of the
English Admiralty. He has heretofore declined
1t; but the strong inducements held out IN con.
nexIon with lately renewed appeals from Lady
FRANKLIN, the officers of the British Geoyraphi.
cal Society, and the Ministry, all combine to
wards inducing him to reconsider his answer,
ana 1t may be that he is destined to again ven.
lure upon the perilous enterprise of settling for
ever the geography of the North Pole, while he
performs the last offices for the lost navgators -
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
Attention. Gsisunionists

The Washington correspondent Of the Charles
ton Mercury, calls upon the South to prepare for
the election Of Fremont. Southerners evident
ly now are beginning to open their eyes to the
tide of Northern feeling, and are uttering their
last threats just as they howled unit! the vote
was declared which made Banks Speaker since
when, in connection with that struggle, the word
"Disunion" has not been heard So it will be
upon the election of Fremont, and he who fears
a rupture of the Union, is one who was scared
out of half his growth by the boyhood stories
of ghosts and hobgoblins. II
But hear the correspondent of the Mercury,
as follows:
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

e The Irish American, commenting on the
aeqnittal OF Herbert for the murder of Heating,
says:
Strongly, emphatieally, earnestly and most
sincerely, do we recommend Messrs. buchanan
and Breckenridge, and their friends and suppor
ters, 70 repudiatc this scoundreI in the most un-
nI'siaseabe TORN; or we shall be obliged, in the
exereise OF solemn duty to advise those who
'eiieye IN us either not to vote at all in the ap-
preaching Presidential election, or cast their
votes for the enemy
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
THE EXTRA SEsSIoy.-The New York IIoroId
az IL, OIL

NE IN M '7''o9IUN.--INe New l0rk Herald
oil the 10th has the following:
1t is stated that the session was brought about
by the excrtions of jeff Davis, who declared
that he could not keep the army together with.
out the appropriations. An angry discussion
took place in the Cabinet Council Yesterday
morning, and it is said that Messrs. Cushing and
Campbell came near having personal collision.
1t is not known when the session will terminate.
The Residents universally denounced by the
democrats for want of nerve.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
CATTLE! CATTLE!! CATTLE!!!

CATTLE! CATTLE! CATTLE!!,
WE WELL OFFER At pUBIICsAIE
on the lth day Of September next at the residence
OF EDWARD STAGES, on the Island abou three mts from
huron Mississippi DottOms)r twenty miles north OF
puriihstoh, 4Oo Head OF Stock Cattle, In
lois 10 sun purclasers-fearlngs and Two.year ODDS
stsers and iieifers-about half Of each kind
IEhhs-A Credit until the 10Th Of January 1851 with
good and approved security.
aug1g-w2t w n A u I poursnN
SIt3AloN WANTED - As Engineer In
- some country town by an Engineer and Maeb,,is,
VINO can give satisfactory references Would go out set
ing up engines Tor shop, upon a liberal salary Ad-
s - "' At '"'e ui'iTe. augl9-w3t
~ DN7t E.-An persons are hereby notified not to
purchase or receive certain Prou,issory Sotr
given by the undersigned 10 @. W RySwIcK dated on
Or about the 2sth day Of July 1856 for the snn 81
Sio o, and due on or about the LIST Of January NEXT
john JOHNSTON
~ an WILLIAM JOHNSTON
aug. 49, le5 w.t. JOHN BROWN
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Is l-2 acres of Land far ,o,.

'1NHIs g tiiasied In desirable Ices
Il nile OF city corporation. There 4 ,a@' siihia
house, excellent well and orchard Of ssaP ~, sas
ere ~ acres Of ftas Gas Hoodksad For s, fstrs
FORMATION enquire at Real Estste ofce Of a'hss
aug 70 GEORGE II. LANE Att.
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CAFE Fob SALE.-ANew SAFE. too large for
~ owners use, viii be sold cheap applied for soon-
4 jyl. BARTLETT & CO, East Burlington.
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4 Chance Y = 2 g, 70 Make Money

~ uV<6V1s
TIRE subscriber 10 eesrous on hsvl,s =. ~ iAEsTf,
- county and town o. the Union. Aespsi :, = ssa
savny WI 10 required. and suythng Tx. az ,ens
DAY some OF tae Agents realizing ,ss ars per
Every information will be given by asdr..s 'sr
aug 26.i.s Box i22s phiIsasi,n.N
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EYE AND EA-
DIR. ]. Y0UMAN'S

[ corner Of Third and wssatog,n,
during the day aud evening. ~ may be eonsultes
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Respectfully submitted by kansas Free
State and Fremont emigrant, at present tarryins
at Quincy.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-01-17
Report of the Postmaster General.

The report shows net increase Of 62 postoffccs
during the year ending 30th of June Ie55-thc
whole number of offices at that date being 244l0,
and on the 30th of NoAember, 81 40. On the 30th
of June last there 1893 mail routes at an es-
timated length f277 ,90S miles. The total annual
transportation ofmails was 81 I0 loo miles, costing
S5,3i5,23s. Compared with the service ofthe year
previous, there is an increase Of ,397 025 miles of
transportation, or of about s. per cent, aud of
S615.22l cost, or about ii l-I0G per cent The
increase by railroad service is 34S3l32 miles: by
modes not specified, 3,515,l77 miles-shile the
transportation by coaches is less by 1926 Cos miles
and by steamboat 1886, $50. This change results
mainly from the reettng of contracts in many of the
southern and western states and Territories On
the Goth of June last there were in service route
agents at a compensation of S235,l70 6l-lOO; %
local agents at Sl9,32S; and 9Sl mail messengers
at 500, All o., making total of 1854 $40 30 to be
added to the cost of transportation. This makes
the total amount for the current year, s2i $50 30
which will probably be increased to Sc, 600 900 by
new services and routes. The cost of foreign mail
services, not included here amounts to SOL ,467.-
The Postmaster General states that, on the Sd of
April last, he concluded a contract with Mr.. j. T.
Joy to convey the mails from Cairo to New Orleans
and back. daily he having full powers to negotiate