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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-17
Correspondence Of the Ohio Statesman.l
The Cromwell Eamlly..England's Hest
BlOod among the Western Farmers Of

Miami County, Dec. Sd, 1856
DEAR Col. Some days since saw para
graph in the Statesman, perhaps. stating that
the name, Oliver Cromwell, is among those who
have deserted the brave Walker in Mica.
ragua.
Oliver cromwell!!! That name SO potent
and conspicuous in English history. The Crom-
wells still live-the line Of Oliver in direct des-
cent from the veritable Oliver that drove out
the 'Rump Parliament" Sin the name OF God
and the good people Of England" still lives!
4 part of the family lives in Clay county, In
diana. They are farmers, rather above medic
Gritty, in their vicinity Intelligent, and in full
possession of the family history-they still keep
up the name Of Oliver in each family.
Oliver Cromwell the V, now lies in the ceme-
terry at Bowling Green. He died there, an aged,
respected and yenerated city of Clay county in
1855.
If France did not find the missing Dauphin
10 Ebenczer Williams, England can find her
Cromwells in the Hoosier State.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-17

Wenotice with much pleasure the spirit man
Tested BY Republican members in advocating
The claims Of freedom in the admission Of Kan
sas into the Union, on the resolution instfuctina
cur representatives and senators in congress to
that effect. The right spirit pervades the body
legislative, as may be seen by the passage Of
The following joint resolutions
WHEREAS, Under the constitution of the Uni.
ted States, freedom Is national and slavery sec.
donal, and believing that the peace, welfare
and honor Of the country imperiously require
that our national domain shall be preserved free
| for free homes and for free men: and believing
h 70 have been the policy Of our fathers, dicta-
hd BY reason and exalted patriotism, to prohib-
i The extension Of slavery, and make freedom
Fshe law Of our national progress
Therefore be it resolved by the General As.
fsenbly Of the State of Iowa, That we are un-
|qaah6edly opposed to the further extension of
)dhycry within the jurisdiction, or by the sane
|ton OF the General Government and insist that
congress shall exert all constitutional power to
preserve our national territory free.
Resoired, That our senator's in congress be in
|strncted, and our representatives requested to
exert all their influence and vote for the admis-
sion Of Kansas into the Union as q Free State,
and to oppose its admission with a constitution
establishing or tolerating slavery.
Resolved, That the Governor be, and hereby
II requested to transmit copy of the above
preamble and resolutions to each OF our sena-
tons aud representatives in congress.
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NEW MILLINERY.

Ma MRS. MARTIN, wonld announce to -.
S1 the Ladies of Burlington and vicinity, that q
~ she has received from New FORK City, and ~
will open the S0th inst large and splendid
men of Fall and Winter Bonnets every variety that
will be worn in the east this season also, Mohair and
Fancy Caps and Head Dresses Collars, Feathers French
Flowers, ribbons, Illusions and every thing in the Mil
lnery line. Mrs. MS goods have been selected and
trimmed by Mner of taste and experience, friend
OF Mrs. NJ and wethip she has displayed excellent tase
in her selections and trimmings The Ladies will please
call and examine her assortment
Mrs NJ has secured the assistance Of competent young
ladies to assist in the Millinery and Dress Making bust
and hopes by strict attention merit
the liberal patronage she has hitherto received Ladies'
finding their teral have their Bonnets
Dresses and Mantilas made up with and des-
patch Terms moderate. Country Milliners supplied
with every thing in their line at wholesale prices
Fowers system of Dress Cutting taught in three les.
sons. Patterns cut to fit the figure for 25 cents.
Straw Bonnes of every description altered beached
and pressed to look like new also, pinkng done.
sept24 d& w3m. --
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..nnAxElroN HOUSE,.

Ma. Enron Who said we were humbuggeds
% Thursday evening last the new and commo-
aiOas Hotel at Mt. Pleasant styled the sBrarel-
Ton House" was formally opened by formal
entertainment.
An extra train soon carried our party to the
desired goal, where bad smelling hacks and
onnibusses received US at the depot; but even
this was better than the mo reception
given to us at the House. No one there
ssok the responsibility to show tour company"
tAs'toile. rooms" No one ass@ned the respon-
abiIhy 10 ask US s.invited guests to the beauti-
hl and cosy little parlor, 30 feet by I'D where
we're assembled the gay aud grave, who were
.s,niuior their eyes" to ldok each other out Of
countenance. ,s
he rray.haired man and young America, the
true woman aud the ballroom belle, We'd with
each other to s,iiie the jubilant feelings. The
Ballopeued like an oyster on frosty morning
gradually.
hut the social party which was assured to "
-wherc was itt-and echo answered--where
heithcr never existed, or was "bediIened' ant
swallowed up BY the ball.
Supper was announced about the moon
night and forthwith the brilliant and gay res;
dat citissas rssAed to ito rsscse, and the SINAI
dining room Was flled
The .invitsd guests from our city were r.
Quesssd, Judging By acts Of our hospisahle en-
tertainers) 70 Side tAeir tiNs. After the citi
sens Of n. Pleasant had partakeu sasRcienty
the sswp,sos. q Supper, the ''invited guests
Ngaled themselves BY lunch upon the leaving
TWAS sanpsaoas least delicately prepares
and consisted Of pe.ad cake, almonds peanut
and oysters Some ono remarked that thoe
oysaers weee killed BY shooting, from u
amount Of mineral in the soup.
Those Who tarried I'll night are much obligs
to the chalr.nakers for their beds. The cossss
dioss house vas filed to overAcwing with The
'osa company
Altogether twas an occasion long 70 bc
s,eaberedn BY Tho Roriingtonians Who stsesai
4 = attend ''tAs Social for Ne were =
''cat in The strange garrett ~ ~ nothing
the sxtrsyagans charges. which hooked hike
ess$hrsas sana, Ne alnsss aaissdly exclain
xuusve. ON ~ mK ssclAl PA1zy.
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Dalley's Magical Pain Extractor.

There never has been discovery made in Materia
Medica, whereby pain be quickly allayed, and
where parts In high state of Inflammation can be so
rapidly reduced their natural stae where wounds
and be thoroughly and rapidly healed and
decayed parts restored without either defect,
than with DALLEY's MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR.
In Cuts, wounds, sprans, and bruises, casualties to
which children constantly suecthe action of the
genuine DALLEY'S PAIN EXTRACTOR, is ever the
same! How much pain and suffering may not thus be
prevented Moreover life tselfs often dependent upon
having at hand the Genuine DALEY EXTRACTOR, and
for particulars of which respectfully refer to my print
ed pamphlets the truth Of which hold myself respon
sible.
Nocase of burns and scaids, matter how severe has
ever yet any instance resisted the all powerful
pain subdung and healing qualities Of the DALLEYS
PAIN EXTRACTOR.
NOPAIS EXTRACTOR IS GENUINE unless the box has up
on It steel Plate Engraved Label with the signatures OF
O. V. CL1CKENER & CO., proprietors, and HENRY
DALEY manufacturer.
Price 25 cts per box.
az All orders should be addressed to 9. v. Clickener
Co., 81 Barclay street, N. Y. 8
Sold by ell druggistsand medicine dealers throughout
he United States. e2oiS
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I'M mense Success !!

a. Over Two Thousand Bottles Of
McLean's Celebrated strengthening
Cordial and RlOod Purifier
Were sold last week. and the demand is every
day.
The great sale that has rapidly sprung up for ibis
remedy is owing to Its intrinsic merits. THOUSANDS
Of weak feeble and debated persons in this city have
been made healthy and strong by taking 1t.
1t is the best ALfERATIvR in the WORLD and the only
remedy that win purify the BLOOD and at the time
STRENGTHEN and IxvlGoRATE the whole organization.
1t viii edectually ell complains Of the LIVER,
MACH, or BOWELS, such COMPLAINT, HEADACHE
BIousSEss, BAD BREATH, pYsPKPsIA STOMACH,
Or APrErrrI SERyors DISEASES, FAIxrSEss
DEBlLfrY, any disease Of the woxB
and remove yefowness sores from the skin. Its
sure preventative of YELLOW FEVER, cHuLs, AID
yEvER, CHOLERA, or any prevailing epidemic. There 10
no mistake about IT,
a Every bott Is warranted TO give satisfaction.
fryit Its very pleasant. II leaves delightful
natic flavor in the mouth after taking II.
J. b. MCLEAN, Sole Proprietor Of this Cordial
Also AcLean's Volcanic Oil Linirnent,
- Principle depot the Of Third and Pin
/ treets, ST. Louis. No.. oct9-1mw
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-17
VIM, A. Bachelors Hair Dye.

Gray, Red or Rusty Hair Dyed instantly to beauti-
full and natural Brown Black without the least injury
to the hair or skin. 5tzl
Fifteen medals and Diplomas have been awarded to
Wm A. Bachelor, since 1885, and eighty thousand
applications have been made to the Hair Of his Patrons
ofhis famous Dye Prejudice against Dying the hair and
whiskers UNJUST as would be against covering bald
head with wig.
VIM. A. Bachelors hair Dye producesa color not to
bedistngushed from nature and is WARRANTED not in.
jure It the least however long it may be continued.
Made, sold applied Tin nine private rooms) at the
Wig Factory, 2s3, Broadway, NY.
Sold In ali the cities and towns Of the U. 8. by Drug
gists and fancy goods dealers.
~ The genuine has the name and address upon It,
steel Plate engraving on four sides ofeach bottle.
wM. A. BATCHELOR,
233, Broadway, N. Y.
soldin Burlington by A. Hendricks, and squires 4
Bloss. jes5ly
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seathcrn Csmn,ercial Cenvent,o..

II ~Os SSbs0uCACA0b GOmVemtb0ns
This gathering Of thu chivalry, for the o.ten
ible object Of promoting Southern Commercial
interests, has adjourned after some two week,
session wishous ef'ecting anything Of great in
por.ance. II seems their object was not sc
much commercial after all, AZ was pretended
but An anxious looking after certain matters IA
Their political in their intents and purposes. Such
IS Walkers prospects and tho tenablencss 81
bis pcdticni fostering care over the interests
Of the incoming administration the slave
trade, touched carefully a. sort of foreshadow.
Ing Of more direct action In congress; and last.
y, bat not least, treaty with England, touch.
Ing the rendition Of fugitive slaves in that pro.
vince. These are all important relating par
deularly to Southern interests, and have no di.
rect connection with their commercial inter-
,ssu.
Should such convention assemble at the
north, whose business it should be the consider.
,ion Of sectional matters, a din would be raised
st once, and probably charge Of Treason would
b made. The southerners have way howe.
yer Of doing things IS they like, and its al
night. That's the difference in latitude.
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Assshss ssg. u rss.ass~.

Or Of shs most accepsabie rulnors Of III.
b., ksAs removal Of Judge Lecompte from d.
beech Of Ksnsas, which be has 70 disgraced BY
NJ Illegal and partizsn decisions. He has receiy.
d md deserved the sppelIation Of the modern
JsAtes, for be has hesitated 1t no oct, however
,slabty wrong, Or outrageous In It's character,
70 cany out his own sinister designs, and the
sshesss Of his master, President Pierce. His
removal has grown out OF the conflict with
0cv. Geary, another Of the Presidents Kansas
sppdsssss, but more honorable man, end one
d sens pessonal ambition TO do right; and this
removal II II 10 really true, Of which there Is
yet zone fears. 10 : triumph Of the Governor
ser hs rival. Soma good may be sure Of
poving out Of 1t, when Il would be almost i'm.
possible 70 make things worse.
We trust u 10 true, the judicial tyrant has
been removed, and that the like Of him may
never again dishonor the bench.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-17
Arrival of New Goods.
I HENRY HI. SCOTT a a.

HAS received the balance of his Goods, he can now
IL offer for inspection Of the largest and best
assorted stocks of Wooen and Cotton Goods in the
ket he pledges himself to sell them shade lower Than
any house in the city. He invites his old customers and
the citizens OF Burlington and surrounding country to
call, inspect and judge for themselves. In addition
to his former stock he has received large assortment
of the following articles: f4E
Red, Yellow, Blue and White Flnnuels, Canton Fan
nels Plaid Lnseys, Cheap Prints for Comforts Batting,
Bed Blankets Quilts, Tickngs, H,c&ories, Checks,
Bleached and Brown Muslins, Wooden and Cotton Under
Shirts and Drawers, Woollan Yarns, Carpet Chain,
Gloves and Gauntets, Hats and Caps, Men and Boys
Boots, Men, Women and Girls Shoes, and general
sortment of Ladies Dress Goods and Mems Ready
Clothing. H. H. SCOTT,
Mind the place. Main Street, Burlington.
dec. l2. Gazette copy
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GEORGE WINTERS
Dlstri button Of Oil Paintings.

TO take place in Burlington, Dec. Slst, 1856
HAVING protracted my sojourn in Burlington, I
am induced to offer at the present time to the ct-
GLIDING two Coored Photographs in OIL These efforts
OF the pencil have been executed with great They
embrace variety Of scenes portraying the varied as
poets OF the season. Some of the Paintings are Original
COMPOSITIONS, as well as Scenes ON the Mississippi
skeched from well known Localities In the vicinity of
Burlington
These Works OF Art are all executed by myself They
arc framed at an expense of $241. The paintings may
De seen at my Studio, In Green, Thomas Co.'s Block
any time during the day. GEO. WINTER,
PRICES p
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-17
New and Direct Route now Opened.
l5AU I

PIYTSBURGII, FORT WAYNE Il CHI.
CAl;O RAILWAY,
To Pittsburgh, NeD York, baltimore and Wash
ingtoa City. rE
With but one Change Of Cars to Pittsburgh.
Tie only Route Checking Bag0dge through to Ne,o
York, Philadelphia aud Baltimore.
Trains leave Michigan Southern Depot Daily follows
Morning Express, at 100
Running through to Pittsburgh with but one change
of Cars, and changes of Cars to Philadelphia and
Baltimore. yt,- 81
81 miles saved to Pittsburgh and the only Direct Route
to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington City.
Fare as Low as any other Route.
The travelling public will see the advantage of taking
this NEW DIRECT ROUTE being the shortes and
desirable to Ladies' Gentlemen accompanied by La.
dies and Children, avoiding the many changes Of Cars
and the annoyance of re-checkng their Baggage, by
this route the Baggage checked directly PITTSBURGH
New York, PHILApELPHrA and BALTIMORE.
The above Trains at Forest with Trains Mad
River Road to
Springfield, Urbana, Dayton d. Cincinnati.
At Crestline with Trains on Cleveland Columbus
Railroad,
To Gerelaad, Columbus, Hemia, Cincinnati,
Newark, ZanesuiNe d. Wheeling.
GF Passengers arriving in Chicago any of the
Roads, will find attentive Check Agents at the Depots
to receive Checks and convey Baggage FREE
to the Pittsbu' gh and Chicago Cars.
Be Particular and ask for Tickets by Fort Wayne.
s1 THROUGH TICKETS by this Route can be obtained
site fremont House, the Depot Van Buren, Street,
Chicago. DAN. W. BOSS, Genl Pas'ger Agt.,
]. J. HOUSTON, Gen1 Freight Ag't. Chicago.
dec. 16-bptf JAS. II. MOORE, Gen'i Sup't
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Com WEAfHER has como at last Sunday
|aad Monday were cold days, doing no discrcdi,
to the reputation Of their ancestors, even in a
higher northern latitude. A slight spread OF
NOV on the ground, underlaid by a coating of
ks, on hard, frozen ground, makes a solid foun-
dation and a pretty good stirring about
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Washinpton nec 1.

treaty has recently been negotiated between
the o. 8. and Venezuela and it is considered by
Secretary Marcy, as cne Of great Importance to
the o. s. as It adjusts all the difficulties which
have existed between the governments. 1t is
now before the senate and will be ratified in
few days. 7. Il. Young, late U. s. consul at Gu
rocoa, who brought this treaty is now here and
underetsnd he will sail for Venezuela as bearer
of dispatches and will also carry out the treaty
as soon as il is ratified
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-17

WILL He OBEY OR REsIex.--Tbe ST. Loui,
inteligencer, in speaking of the election Of Col
onel Bissell and the Republican State Ticket
| says:
1.-THE prostration Of Douglas and Richardson
seems TO be complete and irretrieyable. They
took the field They rallied every interest. They
gathered every ally. They canvassed eyery
county. II is . death struggle for Douglas in
Illinois, and he and all his party felt it to be
such. And they wee confident of a victory.
too. They claimed the State by 5000 MAORI.
ty.
But behold the result! A thick darkness over.
spread Egypt, and Douglass sees the sun Of his
political life, put out, forever.
Now with such an emphatic popular Judgment
against Douglas, in the State he claims to rep.
resent, on Democratic principles, what will he
doy Does he not see his policy condemned at.
ter a full and fair hearing? Has not his Kansas
Nebraska Bill been discussed fully and fairly
before the people, in every city, county, town,
school district, and cross roads in the State !
And have not the people rejected Douglas and
his bill by an overthrow as terrible as unexpect.
edP
How can. Douglas escape the dilemma? He
demanded the verdict of the people on the issue
and he has it. What will Douglas do? Will his
Democracy stand the test of popular instruction.
In other words, will Douglas now obey the voice
OF the people or resign
Trumbull has signally ssubdued' Douglas"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-12-17

WHO has re sided and Travelled much in Europe du-
w ring the last twenty years, will deliver in this city
Of nine Lectures, illustrated by large ad.
mirabe Maps, Views Of Ancient Edfces, Pictures OF
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These paintings will be distributed after the manner
of the Art Unon by committee of four the
evening of the Distribution from among the subscribers
themselves
Should photograph fato nonresident of Buring-
ton, Painting OF equal value will be executed In
change to suit his convenience.
Certificates So Each.
az The Paintings Exhibition at WMrER's
STUDIO, I'd floor of Green, Thomas 4 Co.'s Block.
dac :
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A Farm for sala

TN HENRY COUNTY, about one mile from New Lon
don 40 acres OF prairie, partly improved, and 30
acres of timber land near making altogether one Of the
best farms N the county. Price very low, and terms
easy. To be sold Immediately.
sep15 BROWN 4 JAUrr
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BRiDaISs THE MIsslsslrrI-This bridge only
talked Of by our citixens for few weeks, has
|ealy been built and was yesterday used for
iootmen in crossing the river here. We mean,
)of course bridge Of ice which was completed
|oa Sunday last, and on Monday was used by
hundreds Of persons. and pronounced safe.
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TnosR LacruREs--We hope the course OF
lectures to begiven this week. at the Baptist
Church will not be forgotten. Or. Baird is q
a0ted traveller, and lecturer Of well deserved
celebrity. Go BY all means and hear him.
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Light! Light! Light!.!

e = O VI Is " = A Z. TH!
THE subscriber sill forward any one sending hi,r
fifty CENTS receipt for making The celebrated Veg
etabe OIL Mixture, for burning Ia Lamps
&c. This article superior to any OIL Gas or fluid
ever before Invented, for tie following reasons: :
lst 1t gives more light.
Cd. The lights brighter and stronger
3D. " iciH not explode II brought IN contacf1it tts
blaze, thus rendering II perfectly sase
4th There no trouble in making 1t, and It 10 much
cheaper than common ud and can be used in the
lamps; in fact, IL Is better In ersry respect.
Enclose 80 cents In money postage stamps and nd.
dress B. b. JOHNSON Burlington Ioxa, aud the receipt
viii be sent BY return OF mail. sepi5dr6rn
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NEW BOOKA.-,EHR SALE BY y. r.
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The Works Of Daniel Web stsr. Washington irving
Prescott, Rayard Taylor, Hugh Miller, Longfel-
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HoSarth, &C., DC.
Kanes Artic Explorations, numerous nlustratisns
Lingard's Hume's and Mac auey's Histories Of
49, England.
wayeriey Novels, various editiins s
British Essayists--insinding Macauey, Sydney
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aIarge supply OF Miscellaneous Readng
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Savannan, Dec IL.
Nothing Of Importance was done at this ses-
sion.
A motion to reconsider the vote on the -oaci-
nc 4. X. resolution of to-day, with view of
Offering series of resolutions affirming in SUBJ
stance that congress has the power to build r.
K. in the territories but not in the states, was
tabled.
The vote rejecting the resolution opening the
slave trade, was explained by amendment, not
to have been caused by any feeling of differ
ence towards the North.
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lsTnE.-Graham for January 1857, superb
number, is received and may be found at ]. r.
Browns Book store and Periodical Depot, on
Third street, where all the best publications, and
current literature Of the day may be found. s,
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Charleston. S. G.. Dec. IL.
Mr.. Aston was inaugurated Governor on
Thursday.
The Senate has tabloid the report Of the Com
mlttee on the subject Of re.opening the Slave
trade - :.