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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
Alas for Senator Jonesy ITO the people

| OF IOWa.
We were speaking in Iowa on the eve of tho
election, when II was announced with great gus.
to, to the disturbance of the meeting that des.
patch had just been received from Senator Jones
stating that the Des Moines improvement bill
| had passed both Houses, aud he had Just prcsen.
| ted the bill to the President -. : -. .-..
| We then told the people that we would finish
tho story which Gen. Jones began, as follows:
"Gen. Jones presented your bill to the Presi-
den, and he postponed his veto until after the
| election. s..
Here is the document!
To the House of Representatieea
return here with to the House of Representa-
tives, in which it originated bill entitled An
act for continuing the improvement of the Des-
Moines rapids, in the Mississippi river and sub
nit 1t for reconsideration, be ause it IL, in my
judgment, liable to the objection rs to the prose
cution Of internal Improvements by the General
Government, set forth at length in a communi
cation addressed by me to the two Houses of
Congress, on the 30th day of December, 1854,
and in other subsequent messages upon the
same subject, to which, on this occasion, I, res.
pecttully refer. franklin PIERCE.
Washington, Aug. IL, 1856
The bill passed the Fremont House by a two
thirds vote and was lost in the Buchanan Sen.
ate.
And Buchanan is peged to carry out the
views of President Pierce. .~.
We give the ayes and noes in the Senate:
TIE DEsMoINEs RAPIDS VETO. The Senate
reconsidered the bill continuing the improve
mcnt of the DesMones rapids, with tho Presi.
dents objections therets, but failed to pass it oevr
the veto, two-thirds not voting in the afirma-
ton. The vote stood 32 against II.
YEAs-Messrs. Bayard, Bell of N. H., Bell of
Tenn, Benjamin, Bigler, Cass, Clayton, Cola.
ncr, Crittenden, Dodge, Douglas, Durkee, Fes-
senden, Fish, Foot, Foster, Geyer, Hale, Harlan,
Pugh Seward, Stuart, Thomson of N. j., Trum-
oull, Wade, Weller, Wilson, Wright.
NAYs-Messrs. Adams Biggs, Bright, Brod.
lead, Brown, Butler, Clay, Evans, Fitzpatrick,
Houston, Hunter Iverson, Mallory, Mason, Reid,
Toombs, Yulee.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
NEWS FROM KANSAS.

The st. Louis papers of Monday contain news
from Kansas, derived from an extra from the
Border Rufian, published at Westport, to the
the town of Franklin, robbed and burned the
post Office and captured large cannon. A
number were reported killed and wounded on
both sides. The St. Louis papers did not credid
the report.
Col. Lanes men had arrived at Topeka, ac-
cording to the same report There was also q
rumor at st. Louis that the Border Rufians had
attacked Lanes men and been repulsed, with
loss of so killed and wounded.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

Is POVERTY CRIME ?-The Buccaneers down
in Charleston, s. c., have ransacked the records
of the District Clerks Office, and discovered the
startling fact that Col. Fremont, when quite
young, was in very INDECENT circumstances, and
even pecuniarily embarrassed. He was poor and
in debt, and like an honest man, yielded up to
the law for the benefit of his creditors, all his
earthly effects, even to his necessary wearing ap
parel And this fact they are attempting to dis.
tort into an argument against him.
The cause that requires and will resort to such
weapons against political opponent, is poorer
by far than was the young and struggling FREE
mont when he dwclt away down in the vale of
poverty. Let the honest, poor man. who has
met with reyerses, or has always been unsuc-
cessfnl in accumulating this worlds goods under
stand now that the Slayeocraey Of the country
has inaugurated a new aristocratic test of fitness
for Office, and objects to man for honorable
position, because, forsooth, at some period in
his life, he has been very poor.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
HAWK.EYE AND TELEGRAPH.
The constitutional Convcntien.

The Constitutional Conventions.
1t is believed that the Buchanan party have
given up all hope ofcarrying Iowa at the coming
November election. Some are of the opinion
that transfer of the party is to be made to Fill
more and last great struggle made under the
Hindo flag, as the Tribune calls it. But this
would only make matters worse The leaders
| are too shrewd to make the attempt. The bet
ter opinion is that joint and concerted move
ment is on foot among the leaders of the two
wings of the pro-siayery army, having for its OBJ
ject the control of The Convention for the revi
sion of the constitution. II is understood that
the convention carried at the late election by a
large majority.
The original bill which passed the House con-
templated convention consisting of number
of members corresponding with that of the Leg
islature. But by an infamous jerrymander
made in districting the State, a majority of the
last Senate was against u.s. And when the bill
came up from the House it was SO amended by
the Senate as to make the convention consist OF
only thirty-six members to be elected from the |
Senatorial districts The Senate insisted on this
amendment and the House was obliged to con-
eur or loose the convention altogether. The |
party thus acquired very considerable advant-
ige, and with small majority against them in
he State would have been very sure to control
he convention. Their hope now is, with the
dvantage they have in the Senatorial districts
nd by the aid of the pro-slavery Know Moth
ngs, to get control of the convention They will
ot probably show their hands. Affairs in Iowa
ave assumed such shape, and the pro-slavery
ause become SO desperate that nothing can be
one openly in its name. But desperate effort {
ill be made covertly. ehope our, friends in t
lie several counties will give this matter little /
.tention, and make it point to defeat their a
themes. Friends of Freedom and Constitutional
eform don't let the old iogies play Trogan o
ouse upon You. o
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

eB One portion of the Pro-Slavery press,
abuse the Free State settlers of Kansas for a
tame and spiritless set ofnon-combalants, utter
ly destitute of manhood, who cannot be kicked,
cufed or insulted into fight, while another
and larger portion are crying out against them
as revolutionists, as traitors whose garments
are red with blood. They are represented as
armed with Sharpe's rifles and revolvers, setting
all laws, both human and divine, at defiance, and
shooting, in cold blood, without
provocation, the innocent and unoffending men,
bers of Col. Buford's christian colony from the
South, as well as Mr.. Jones, Mr.. Atchson's and
Mr.. Stringfelow's innocent people, with Bibles
in their pockets) Surely both cannot speak the
truth
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

An ATrACHMENT.-We have heard q good
story, of which an Alabama sheriff was the hero.
Court was in session, and amid the multiplicity
of business which crowded upon him at term
time, he stopped at the door of beautiful wild
ow, on the sunny side of thirty, who by the
way, had often bestowed melting glances upon
the aforesaid sheriff. He was admitted, and tho
widow appeared; the confusion and fright which
the arrival Of her visitor occasioned, set off to
greater advantage than usual, the captivating
charms of the widow. Her cheeks bore the
beautifully blended tints of the apple blossom
her lips resembled the rose buds upon which the
morning dew yet fingered, and her eyes we're
like quivers of Cupid, and glances of love and
tenderness with which they were filled, resem-
bled arrows, that only invited a beau, to do full
execution. After few common place remarks
"Madam," said the matter-offact sheriff 81
have an attachment for you"
A deeper blush than usual mantled the cheek
of the fair widow; the downcast eyes, whose
pierces were cen;ered upon her beautiful foot,
which, half concealed by her flowing drapery.
partly pattcd the floor. She, with equal candor,
replied:
'Sir, the attachment is reciprocal
For some time the sheriff maintained an as.
tonished sence-at length he said:
''Madam, will you proceed to court"
proceed to COURT" replied the lady with
merry laugh; then shaking her head, she said:
"No, sir; though this is leap year, / will not
take advantage Of the license therein granted to
my sex, and therefore, greatly prefer that you
should proceed to court !"
'But, madam, the justice is waiting"
"Let him wait, am not disposed to hurry
matters in so unbecoming a manner; and, be-
sides, sir, when the ceremony is performed, /
wish you to understand that | greatly prefer a
minister to ajustice of the peace"
A light dawned upon the sheriff's BRAIN
"Aadam," said he, rising from his chair with
solemn dignity, "there's great mistake here ;
my language has been misunderstood; the at
tachment speak of, was issued from the office
Of Squire G., and commands me to bring you
instantly before him to answer contempt of
court in disobeying subpoena in the case Of
Smith vs.. Jones'" ... ..-,
We drop the curtain.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
The Army bill Proviso which took
down the Nebraska party.

down the Nebraska party.
The frmness of the Republicans of the House
as in the election Of Spe ker, will, we think an,
hope, break up the internal conspiracy at Wash
ington, and utterly confound the Southern Mig
ger-drivers aud their Northern tools. The peo-
pie are in earnest, and We are rejoiced to see
their Representatives are becoming so. Prior
| to the adjournment, the firmness of the House
| triumphed over the Senate in striking out the
appropriation of $40, 900 for the payment ofthe
Bogus Legislature of Kansas
The following is the proviso which the House
added to the Any bill, and insisted upon, but
which the Senate would not agree to
"Prorided nerertheiess, That no part of the
military force of the United States herein pro-
vided for shall be employed in aid of the en-
forcement of the enactments ofthe alleged Leg
islatiye Assembly Of the Territory of Kansas, re-
Gently assembled at Shawnee Mission, until Con.
gress shall have enacted either that it was or was
not valid Legislative Assembly, chosen in con-
formity with the organic law by the people OF
the said Territory. Aad prorided, That until
Congress shall have passed on the validity OF
the said Legislative Assembly of Kansas, it shall
be the duty Of the President to use the military
force in said Territory to preserve the peace,
suppress insurtection, rcpel invasion, and pro- |
tect persons and property therein, and upon the
national highways in the State of Missouri, from
anlawfM seizures and searches. And be It fur
ther propided, That the President is required to
iisarm the present organized militia in the Ter
'itory of Kansas, and recall all the United States
lrms therein distributed, and TO prevent armed
men from going into said Territory to disturb
he public peace, or aid in the enforcement or
esstance of real or pretended law"
There is nothing about this provso unfair OF
and we hope it will be insisted up
n come what come may.
Congress assembled in Extra Session, under
nc Presidents proclamation, yesterday. We
nail soon see what comes of it, .....
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

HoMIcIDE.--A man by the name of Woodard.
returned Californian, was shot on Tuesday last
by man by the name Of Butler, five miles this
side of Fairfield, where all the parties reside 1t
appeared that Woodard, upon his return from
California, had accused Butler of an improper
intimacy with his wife, and threatened to shoot
him. In pursuance of this threat he had shot at
Butler two or three times, but missed him. On
the day Woodard was killed, he saw Butler and
his son in wagon, going after load of wood,
and shot at him, presenting his revolver over
the hind end of the wagon but again failing tohit
his man. Butler picked up loaded rife,
brought along by his son, and shot Woodard
through the heart.
We learn that Butler gave himself up to the
authorities, but was allowed to go at large upon
his own recognizanee.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

PRESUMPTION DEcIsIoN.-In a ease recently
before the Commissioner of the General Land
Office, the testimony showed that the pre-emp-
tor, who was the owner of farm on which he
resided in the same township in which the tract
claimed is situated, made contract f r its SALE
receiving portion only of the price, and gave
bond for deed, condition to be executed upon
the payment in full of the price agreed upon
The title of the vendee being deieasible by the
non-performance of the condition, the fee sim
pie was still in the vender (the pre-emptor) and
he was therefore such an owner and occupant
ofreal estate as to preclude him from acquiring
right under the pre-emption act of September
A, 1911. The Commissioners ordered that the
entry be cancelled, and the party required to
apply in the usual manner for the return of the
purchase money.-Washington Star
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

The angle by Burlington is more abrupt from
Chicago, to the point on the Missouri, than
that by the way of Iowa City, and consequent
ly the distance greater.-[Iow City Republic
an.
Quite mistake, Mr.. Republican, as little at
tention to the map will show you. That the
route from Chicago, through Burlington, Mt
Pleasant, and Nebraska City, is the shortest to
Kansas, has not been before denied. Figures
clearly show saving of 100 miles. And the
route is through an older and more densely pop
ulated country, with better roads, bridges, &c,
and "a corresponding advantage in the price of
provisions, feed, &c.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

Kaasas-Ho,p! HelpI!

The following Is copy Of q letter Just receiI
ed by the National Kansas Committee, signe
by several of the principal men OF Kansas, su,
is followed by an appeal from that Committee
which We hope will be Immediately rcspondedto to
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. Is, 1856.
TO the National Kansas Committee:
GENTLEMEN Tho emigrant train which lef
iowa a few weeks since, has, we understand,
arrived in safety at Topeka. The presence OF
SO large body of men, and the prospect OF still
more following in their footsteps, is highly en-
couraging to our people. In other respects,
our cause in the States and at Washington seem
to brighten. We would gladly await the COM
plete organization and operation of your scheme
and the sure operation of other causes for our
preservation, but pressing emergency COM
pells US to anticipate them, and We appeal by a
special messenger to you for more prompt and
efficient aid in men, arms, ammunition and pro.
visions.
The contest is upon us, and instant action
alone can save our people from destruction. 1t
may seem to you premature movement, but
we are forced to it. The details will heve to be
explained to you by the bearer. -
Esq, who is fully acquainted with all the facts
and upon whose statements you may fully rely.
The leading facts of the case we will briefly
sldtc we nave tHeSe StateincHtS upon the most |
reliable authority, and on no hearsay reports.
Since the attack upon Lawrence Of May 2lst |
last, with the exception Of a few skermishes, |
matters in the Territory have remained in COM
Darative quiet. The presence of the Govern.
nent troops which it secured to impose check
ipon the designs Of our enemies has served
hem with an opportunity to make more extern
i've preparations. Provisions, arms, both guns
md cannon and ammunition have been several |
y introduced into and stored in different parts
# the Territory, bands of from so to 200 men
ach from Missouri and the South are fortfying
themselves in continuous line through the set
led portions of the Territory, in readiness for
Simultaneous descent By night upon our scat
cred and defenceless people
Fully satisfied that this extreme danger I'M
ended over us we appealed to the military
} afford us protection by the dispersion ofthese
rmed bands. This has been refused US in the
ase of band of upwards of one hundred men
ncamped about six miles from this place on
'ashington Creek. We must have immediate
clip. The boards from Missouri and otherparts =
the South will be in upon us.--We shall stand a
7 our homes to the last. \
To the neighboring Free States and to the n
ational Committee we look for relief Shall :,
e not have it? The battle, as you are already =
vare, is not for Kansas alone, but for freedom e
the entire north. Suffer us not then we en- a
eat you to be overwhelmed for want of time r
aid. We will do our duty If the reports a
r friends bring to us be true, the North IS a,
vc to its danger and duty, and will stand by n
Commehding our cause to your immediate at
ltion and to the Almighty, we remain, n
Yours, &C., at
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

sB Nobly have the Republicans of the House
stood by their principles in refusing to appropri-
ate money for the payment of the bogus legisla-
ture of Kansas, and the Border Rutfians and
South Carolina banditti who, in the name of law
and order, robbed, murdered and plundered the
unoffending settlers in Kansas ''by authority" of
the General Government. We hope they will
stand firm. If there is no other work for Fede-
raj troops except that of conquering and subdue-
ing the people of the territories, let them be dis
banded. Before one dollar should be appropri-
ated for such an accursed purpose We, had we
the honor of seat in the House of Representa-
tives, would stay there aud vote nay until the 4th
of March 81
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g8- Contracts have been made with the d. &
NJ r. Railroad, to carry one thousand Kansas
emigrants over this road during the next month.
BUCHANAN's NOMINATION "a GREAT MISTAKE"
The New Orleans Bulletin, speaking of the
nomination of Buchanan for President by the
Cincinnati Convention, says:
'There is as great lack of confidence as there
is of enthusiasm, and the conviction is fixed and
settled that great mistake was made in nomi-
mating him. The North in body is opposed to
him, for they say he is cottoning to the South
for their votes, and they know by experience
what stuff Northern man with Southern prin-
ciples is made Of The South cannot trust him,
for they fear the willy politician who seeks the
favor of two antagonistic sections"
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THREE HOURS LATER.

A dispatch from Ossawattomie, states that the
Free State boys met scout from the Ruffian
Camp and shot his horse from under him. He
escaped and gave the alarm; the Border Camp
was struck, and in their hurry they left large
lot of plunder, which was taken possession ofby
the Freemen.
They afterwards took two prisoners, and re-
leased them after taking their arms.
The boys are on their return, and this viii!
probably end the fuss in that direction for a
short time. y. b.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27

sB 1t is a little singular, in the present
shape Of politics, that the Southwest county in
Iowa-the one nearest to Kansas-should be
named Fremont, and the town where the route
to Kansas crosses into Nebraska, Dayton. So
the way to Kansas, literally, is through Fremont
and DAYTON
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-27
rnEneNT CLUB mEETINc.

The Fremont Club met on Tuesday evening
Mr.. Waterman in the Chair
Col Warren was called out and made shor
but spirited and stirring speech which was loud
lily applauded. At the close of his remarks ht
urged the importance of thorough organiza
ton and suggested the appointment of commit
tees in the several Wards for this purpose. lie
also suggested the appointment of finane COM
niittee, and that this committee procure suita-
Bile banner to be presented to our German
friends, who, he thought, deserved some testi-
monial at our hands for the gallant manner in
which they stood up for Freedom at the late
election.
Col. Warren further stated that the ladies OF
this city had for some time past been engaged
in preparing banner for the Fremont Club
that he understood it now to be ready for pre-
scntatioD. He moved that committee be ap-
pointed to receive the same
The following committees we're then ap-
pointed
70 report the names of suitable sub commit
tees in the several Wards and effect thorough
organization of the city-Col. Warren, J. Buel,
w. D. Gilbert, Capt. McKcll and Z. Joy.
Committe on Finance-Capt. McKell, J. +.
Abrams, Geo. Van Beak, Elisha Chamberlain, and |
Jas. Nealy.
Committee on reception of banner from the |
adies-Geo. Frazee, A. West, and d. Denise.
Z On motion of Justice Frazee, it was resolved
hat the regular meetings Of the Fremont Club
be hereafter held on Tuesday evenings.
Dir. Elliot, ofthe Mt Pleasant Observer, being
PRESENT, was called out and made short but
cry excellent speech which was listened to at
cntive'y and frequently applauded. He spoke
f High Henry and the large Republican majori-
y she had recently given. But she would do
et:cr in November. She would give Fremont
least one thousand majority.
The Vice President stated that there was well
rganized Glee Club in this city, composed of
ood sterling Republicans, who, through him,
icred their services to the Fremont Club.
On motion, the first Vice President and Sec
tS.y were appointed committee to wait upon a
e Hlee Club and invite them to meet with and II
ng for the Fremont Club from time to time. n
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Mr.. EDITOR: Please communicate through
your columns, my thanks to the ladies of the
First Presbyterian Society in this city, for the
reception of splendid cake, at the close OF the
supper given by them on Wednesday evening,
at the Marion Hall. While we duly appreciate
the motive that prompted the gift, it viii prove
to US renewed stimulus to excel in the "con-
cord of sweet sounds" which find ready
echo in every human breast.
In behalf of the members of the Band,
E. N. TORREY, Conductor.
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Gain per mile in 1856,

The above statement shows very gratifying
increase over the earnings for the month of Ju-
ly, 1855. A large portion of the country along
the line of the road remains to be improved,
and when it is fully developed, its earnings must
be enormous. 1t is sure to be one of the best
and most profitable roads in the Union.
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10000 AGENTS WANrED.-Messrs. Derby &
jackson, New York publishers, advertise for
twenty thousand agents to sell the life of James
Buchanan. They may, fthey pay good salaries,
get the agents, but they can't get twenty thou
sand people to read the book if they give itaway.
North Of Mason's and Dixon's line, Pro-Slavery
and blue-Gght Federal literature don't pay.
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has heretofore been strong friend of Mr. Fiji
more, on hearing of the result of the Southern
elections had his eyes opened. The Sonth, he
remarked, is not going for Mr.. Fillmore, and the
effort of the Buchanan men at the North is. to
cause all who opposed the Cincinnati platform.
if possible, to throw away their votes on him
He said he, for one, was not going to be made
a tool of, to aid the election Of Buchanan. There
are thousands on whom the result Of the South.
ern elections will have q similar effect