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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

~ Mr.. Bennett, who has given a series Of Ju-
venilc concerts in almost every town and city in
the Northwest, is now in Burlington, and as soon
as he can secure good room, will open school.
He will teach gra:uisously, depending entirely
for remuneration upon the performance Of his
pupils at concert which win be given at the
close of his school, His concerts have been
largely attended, wherever given, and been re-
ceived by the public with much favor. All the
children should by all means be learned to sing
and we hope our young frienda will generally
turn out and take advantage of the excellent op-
portunity that will be presented.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

~" The propeller Bay State was sunk in Chi
cago harbor on Tuesday afternoon. A large
amount of merchandise was on board, which was
all submerged We select the following from
the list of sufferers as given in the Chicago pa
pers: f.e
T. Delano s. Co., Galesburg; bgs coffee, 2
csks fish, 1bbl oil. 81
TIC. Doty, Wilton, Iowa; hhds crockery.
Evans l. Egbert, Monona, Iowa; hf chests
tea, bg pepper, case groceries, do tobacco,
2 bxs starch, 2 do soap, 2 do ginger, do mds, l
do pepper sauce, kg salt petre; a bx groceries
cks crockery, bx pepper.
T.& c. Upton, Iowa bbls goods, bl bags,
2 do wadding, do goods, 2 do bats.
81 S. Kimball & Co., Burlington 10 cases
shoes, bx goods, rolls paper, 2 trunks.
Green & McNoughton, Milton, Iowa; case
hardware, hid crockery.
TIL. Hatch, Fort Des MONIES 2 bbls fish, l
Dbl whiting, hlf do chalk, csk saleratus, 2
bgs spice, / kg sulphur, do salts, do saltpetre
bx cassia, do soap, do starch, do ginger,
hlf bbl madder, s half chests tea, bxs sum
dries / case tea.
W. q. Haywood, Fl. Allen, Iowa 8 bxs, l
coil rope
u. B. Joslyn, Galesburg; / chest.
ID. Sanderson & Co., Galesburg; hlf chests
tea, 8 cases groceries, 9 bxs soap, 4 Or. bales
coffee, boxes do. 4 bags coffee, csk. rice.
Sanborn & Lake, Galesburgh; csks crock
cry tc do, 8 bgs coffee, Dbl oil, bbl cassia,
bxs raisins, bx do, ] bbl sugar, bx pepper,
do mustard, 2hf chests tea, ] case salt, b1s
candy, do pipes, do soap.
Willard Babcock l. Co., Galesburg; box to.
bacco, 2 do spice, bx pepper, 2 do pimento, 2
kgs soda, bx saleratus, 2 do tobacco, case
salt, do cassia, do soap, l do starch, bb
oil, 8 hf boxes raisins, Dxs pipes, keg alum
case tobacco,
Sanderson l. Co., Galesburg; 8 hlf chests tea
D. Whitney, 14S bags barley.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21
RuRLrNGTnN UNIVERSITY

FINHE Summer Session Of this Institution will open for
the reception and Instruction ofSudents in both male
and female departments Tuesday April 1st 1855, at
O'Clock, A. NJ.
The temporary vacancy in the Prncpalshp Of the Male
Department will be led-unt other and permanent
rangemens, in progress, shall be competed-by Rev
THOMAS MEssINTER Nd A. b., late graduate Of Madison
University, N Y.I0ther members of the Faculty as
heretofore. 20
make the school, even in higher degree If possible,
than heretofore, worthy Of the patronage of all seeking
the benefits of first class preparatory school.
For further particulars consult the Principal Of either
Department; Catalogue at the City Bookstores.
ss q. J. JOHNSON, Secretary.
burlington March % 1854 bptf ~
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21
For the Hawk-Eye and Telegraph.
BURLINGTON, May l4th, 1856.
Mr.. EpIroR:

BURLINGTON May l4th, 1856.
Mr.. EDITOR:
Having in my.two previous communications
in your paper in reply to the invitation to attend
the old line whig meeting at Burlington, and the
reionder Of Starr, demonstrated SO far as circun-
stancial proof and the political antecedents of
the getter up3of that meetinglcould go, that the
object of that meeting was simply and purely
intended not to advance whig interests and prin-
ciples, but to play into the hands Of the black
Democracy of Iowa, believe that / can now
give you fact which settles the issue for me on
direct and positive testimony 1t is this: the get
ter up of that meeting drew the resolutions which
ere intended to be adopted by that meeting
One of those resolutions read as follows:
."Resolved, That for the purpose of restoring
peace to the country and efectually rebuking
those who are seeking to embroil the different
sections of the Union in family quarrel, we re-
commend union of wings and democrats in all
the counties of the State-to unite upon "UN1oN
TICKET securing to each party an equal repre-
sentation according to the relative force of each
of said parties in the several counties; that they
unite upon a common sanion ticket" believing
that the emergency of the times requires such
an expedient in order to defeat a common enc
my-and believing that the same may be done
without any compromise of principles or relin-
| quishment of party ties. = @ ss
The whole of the committee could not swallow
this most infamous resolution and desecration Of
whig sentiments and accordingly the above
resolution was not reported. This resolution
and these facts have just come to my knowledge
from such source of respectability that there
can be no doubt of their truth and genuineness.
This resolution commences with wholesale
/ lfalsehocd calmly concoctei and matured, for ii
was not the enemies of the black democracy,
but the black democracy, and the pro-sla-
very men Of the country who sought by the re-
peal of the Missouri Compromise to esrbrof the
country in civil d ffcnities and who are still do.
ing all they can to embroiiit and keep it in such
troubles by attempting to force slavery on Kan
sas At the point of the bayonet, aud the military
Of the U. S. - s
Alas! that any person who ever called him
self by the honored name of vhig should court
the privilege 70 be allowed to play the part of
Iiackey end understrapper to the slavery tyranny
and influence Of the, country ss /,
Yours in haste, sf
| D. F. NILLEE.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

ALMosr SUIclpE.-A German who gave his
name as Luis Braunsdorp, of Bellville, Clark Co.,
Ils., attempted to drown himself yesterday
about noon, at the foot of Jefferson street. He
was rescued in time to save his life, and taken up
to jail by Constable Wedge, where he was well
cared for and viii be kept until he RECEIVERS from
what seems an attack of mania potu,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

tB Hon. D. F. Miller is in the city. He is
employed on the important case Of Walker vs..
the State Of Iowa, which it is expected will be
tried at the present term of the court. The suit
grew out of the improvement of the Des Moins
river. The amount involved is about twenty-five
fhonsond dnllars
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

Mr.. CRAMpToN-The Washington correspon-
dent of the Journal of Commerce expresses the
belief that the British Government have reached
the determination not to recall Mr.. Champion or
dispose the British Consuls at the request Of the
Administration, and intimates that this is well
known at Washington.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

SUPREME EJuDGEsHIp.-Hon. L. D. SrocKToS,
Of this city has been appointed by Gov. 6nixks
one of the Associate Judges OF the supreme
Court of this State, nice Judge lsBEI, who resign
ed On account ofill health Gazette
We rejoice to hear of the above appointment,
and take occasion 10 say, that in our opinion, il
is an excellent one.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

sHocKNG.-Mr. Thompson, conductor of a
freight train, and Mr.. Benshup, assistant, on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, when their train was
stopping at Conemaugh, satdown upon the track
directly in front of the engine, to adjust their
manifests, and the train starting they were
crushed to death. .-
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

az The parties charged with the murder OF
DsBar have recently been tried at West Bend,
Washington county, Wis, and the jury brought
in verdict Of not guilty as charged in the IN
dietment.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21
MAWK-xYH AID TELEGRAPH.

The B. 1 y. r R.-Ous new railroad has just
been reisforced BY the addition Of u new loco
motive and passenger car. Two bsrges freight
ed vith iron for the road, arrived q the levec
yesterday, and the laying Of the track westward
from tho present terminus, viii nov be pushed
With great dispatch. We may look for its COM
pletion to Nj Pleasant in Ill next month. This
viii be - far westward IS the road to Iowa
City runs, and considering The superior eharac
ter Of the road for thouroughness ofconstruction
and durability, It win offer the most eligible
route for travel to Southern and Central Iowa,
and the West
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21


BUSINESS IN BURLIaroN.-Our merchants. es-
pecially the wholesale dealers, are doing an ex-
tensive and profitable business isspring. Plant
ing time with the farmers just now renders it
less lively than usual in the retail trade, but all
our business men appear to be active. As the
spring advances the tide Of travel increases rap
idly, and promises an unusually prosperous sea-
son for our railroads, steamboats, and hotels
The cars for the West go out full, every day.
The levee is lined almost constantly with boats,
many ofthem of the largest class; and fleets of
"prairie schooners pass through our streets
daily, freighted with hardy and industrious men
and women, seeking homes for themselves and
children, on the broad and fertile prairies of
Iowa. Burlington has not Dragged SO much as
some Of her more ambitious neighbors, but it is
evident that she is destined to share quite as
largely in the activity and thrift which are per-
vading the great thoroughfares of the West.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

eB- A stanger by the name Of Sanborn was
knocked down and robbed of about $3.50 in the
streets of Dubuque, on Monday night of last
week,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

RoBBERY.-Three rooms in the Wightman
House were broken into on Tuesday night and
two men robbed of small amount Of money
One of $ls and the other of 81 40 being what
money was found in their pockets.
Two men that putup at the House and left
early in the morning are suspected. They went
to bed early before any Of their fellow travellers,
and in order to do their work witDut noise, pried
off the ketches from the doors before the occu
pants retired. After all was still about the house
they commenced operations They entered two
rooms and in going into the third awoke the oc-
cupants who gave the alarm. The thieves
retreated to their own room and thus avoided de-
lection.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

MYSTERIOUS DIsAPpEARANcE.-Mr.J ]. w. How.
ser, of Planfed, Will county, ILL.,, left his home
some six weeks ago for the purpose ofgoing to
Carthage, Hancock county. He has not been
seen or heard Of since his departure from Plain
field. His wife and family are distracted at his
absence. He is about FIVE feet six inches high,
and thick set. He had on dark cashmere pants
and black coat As he had considerables
Of money, it is feared he has been foully dealt
with. Papers copying the above will do his fam
ilY favor.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21
Indian wit.


Rev. Mr.. johnson, q Methodist preacher in
Kansas has achieved considerable political no.
toriety by his efforts to make Kansas slave
State. He is missionary there among the In
dams, sent by them to the Methodist Episcopal
Church South The effect which his course on
the slavery question has had upon his flock is
happily illustrated py the following anecdote, re-
lated by Rev. Mr.. knight of Kansas, at the meet
ing of the American Congregational Union last
week in New York:
At meeting held short time ago at the
Shawnee Mission, he (Johnson) requested one OF
the converted Indians to speak, but he refused
for a long time, although at last he was prevail
ed upon to do so. The Indian said that he felt
considerable reluctance in saying any thing in
consequence of dream which he had, and which
had troubled him greatly. His dream was that
he died and went to hell, and after he had been
in that doeful region some little time, Mr.. john
son, their missionary, entered. The moment
he made his appearance-and he related it just
as it was told to him by Mr.. King, the interpret
er-his satanic majesty Immediately twisted off
his tail, which he supposed was the sceptre Of
supremacy, and handed it over to johnson, tell
ing him, "Now take it, Johnson-l am no long
or master here :" asggs
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

r,ITY BINDERY, BURLINGTON, <E117lR
| Iowa. In Cooibaugh's building, over Zl1EA
Harh.eh wisfall's Hardware store, on 4SlSV
Main street.
Masc Magazines, and all kinds Of Periodicals, neatly
and Substantially bound.
lie Is also authorized receive orders for all kinds Of
blank Books for the OF Bankers County Ocers Mer-
chants Ac manufactured at the well known establish
nept Of Brannhold Some, Of Chicago
Pamphlets Checks, Receipts, &c. &C. stitched or bound
"a order tapr 23 bptfl STEPHEN r. ACRES.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

eY The Painsyille Telegraph gives this as the
reported prospect of fruit in Northern Ohio, the
present season Peaches none; Apples, good
Grapes and Cherries, fair All other fruits good.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

MAINE EoR FREMoNr.-The delegates from
Maine to the Republican National Convention
are known to be for Fremont as a first choice.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

Same by street commissioner, 81 15
The same Committee reported that they had
attempted to look over and settle with Mr.. Hughes
for different parcels of work done, but were una
BILE to make out an account that would be salts
factory to the Council unless they could make
final settlement with him; and also Messrs. Ga
win & Bannan. The Committee were authoriz-
to make the necessary settlements in full.
The special Committee to whom was referred
the subject of auction license, reported an ordi-
nance repeating all previous laws on this subject
and substituting in lieu of the old per cent fees
a tax on all auctioneers of 5000 per year. The
same committee made a majority and minority
report on the subject Of license of commission
merchants. The majority were in favor of max
ing distinction between those who do an ex-
elusive commission and forwarding business in
connection with business on which they paid a
city tax, and proposed to tax such persons only
halfprice or twenty-five dollars per year, while
those who do an exclusive commission business,
fifty dollars per year. The minority reported in
favor oftaxing all persons that do any kind of
commission business the same. ESQ 00peryear.)
This gave rise to q sharp debate and loud talk
ing which might have been heard outside the
Council chamber, yet not sufficiently entertain
ing to keep all awake, and one person who had
evidently done = hard days work on the streets,
undertook to enliven the proceedings with mu-
sic a Ia tron,bonei in which one of the aldermen
joined. This was more than the Mayor could
bear and he called upon the marshal to put him
NOT the slderman-out This brought the
sleeping alderman to his feet who inquired what
all this debate was about saying that he did not
like to be disturbed in this way. The necessary
explanations were made and upon motion the
| minority report was adopted.
Alderman Carpenter presented the ordinance
for adoption, and contract With the r. R. Co.,
drawn up by the city solicitor for the Mayors
! Signature, which was opposed By aldermen that
objected to its original passage. They were very
much afraid that the contract was not strong
enough. This gave rise to q debate in which
Ill hands joined Mayor included. After small
amendment to suit the opposition which does
not materially alter the original contract the
ordihance passed and contract vas signed.
Mr.. Woods addition to the city was not ae.
cepsed for the reason that Spring street did moi
i extend through said addition.
4 Council then adjourned.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21
BAGGAGE GHEOKED THR0UGH TO NIAGARA
:. ELLIS. REEEALQ -ALRANY q NEK YQRE

az Through tickets can be found at the differen
Railroad Offices in the West and South. Also at the Of
fees In Chicago corner of Lake and Dearbon sts oppo
site the fremont and at the Depot, foot Of Wate
street. s,iFf9fa5 r. N. RICE, Sup't
aur 2-12mos s4.E
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

az We take pleasure in calling attention to
the card of DR.. Youman's, Ocnlist and Aurist-
We learn that he purposes establishing an Eye
and Ear Infnrmary here
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

eY They have cought three out of the grng
of robbers at New Boston, Ills. The leader
proves to be United Brethren Minister by the
name of Bradbury. His associates were named
Hatch and Pullen, the latter being the keeper of
a drunkery near Toolsboro, Iowa The Rev.
burgler has been induced to disclose the names
of some forty associates, som, of them in this
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

eB It now turns out that Sheriff Jones, who
who was shot the other day in Kansas, was a
Missourian, and not bona fde settler of Kan
sas at ALL The following extract from letter
in the St. Louis Republican, ultra pro-slavery,
dated at Westport, Mo-, goes to prove the fact.
''Gen Whitfield sent dispatch by an express
rider to Colonel Boone Of this place. The latter
received it this morning early, and Immediately
left in hack for Lawrence, with Mrs. Jones,
the ,oife of the unfortunate Sheriff: tits sincere
hoped that she will get there before the brave
fellow dies"
How happens it, if Jones was legal officer in
Kansas, holding local Office, that his family re-
side in Westport-one Of the border ruffian
strongholds?
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

eY A Republican Association has been form
ed at Taber, Fremont county, Iowa.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

Salad for the Social, BY the author Of 'sALAD
ron rsr solnaRr." Dewitt I Davenport New York,
corse Son, Darlington.
This book which rejoices in such taking gas
tronomic title, is more readible than one would
expect from the elap-trap Of the name. It odd
inits plan and arrangement, consists of odd say
ings, and selections from many odd and out-of-
the-way authors. 1t is, moreover, fitted for odd
readers, and odd halfhours, and, oddly enough
is the handiwork Of a very odd specimen of an
author. Oddities are not, however, without
their use; they sometimes dispel eaaui, the head
ache, and even the heartache.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21
HESSE & GARRETT,
fsueccssors TO II. D. Hesse.J
CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS

Garner Of Third and Valley Streets opposite Stewards
Livery Stable,
Burlington, Iowa.
vYyy have now on hand aiargc assortment q
w of BUGGIES OF all the latest styles, SaA$&.
nd ali Of our own manufacture and will warrant all
- Mi sel 20 as to make 1t greatly TO the advantage Of
hose who are want Of vehicle Of any kind to call and
eIamine our work and As we are extensively engaged
N the business are able TO get up all work ordered
v,,h us At short notice. And We have the very best
wormen In our employ that be obtained either In the
Ea or the West aatter ourselves that We can get up
work In the very attest and most substantial manner,
IN order to suit our patrons. We also keep constantly
on hand and for sale buggies OF all kinds
spi1bpy HESSE 4 GARRETT.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

~ The Muscatine papers say the bottom
opposite that place is under water for four miles,
and of course emigrants cannot cross there
They are still landed daily in large numbers at
this place, there being two ferries, one from
Ouuawka and the other from Shoquokon.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

~ During the month Of April last, the de-
posts at the Philadelphia Mint were ss4s, $50
and the coinage 81 ,567 $50 80. rs
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

Through without landing, In time for $50 A. NJ Ex
press for New York and Boston. Also with Steamers for
Sandusky making direct railroad connection all points
in Ohio and Pennsylvania Also direct through
by Railroad to New York and Boston.
e0-530 and 7.45 A. H. Trains connect at Detroit
scf steamers for Clereldad dryiring fert morning In
time for all trains through Ohio aad Pennsylvania,
The only train that leaves Chicago Saturday nights
this route 200 p NJ only train Sunday, at 900
7. NJ. No. 100 p. NJ. Train Saturday.
300 r. M Train connects soiM trains Neto Albany
aud Salem, CtnciRnati, Columbus and Pittsburgh
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

HAD HIM THEsE-The owner Of one Of the
prifceiy palaces on Blocker street, New York,
some time ago leased it for several years for two
thousand dollars a year. The tenant failed, and
his surity wished the owner to resume his pos
session Of the premises, which he refused to do
whereupon the surity opened fashionable ne
sign Of '.Colored Peoples Hail." established
restaurant for the colored populations and has
balls twice week for the upper ten Of sable
dom From these he is realizing a thousand
dollars year, ABOVE rent and other expenses,
and ID bis turn refuses the offer Of the owner to
take the premises OFF his hands. He won't pay
rent until summoned before Court, when he APP
pears just as warrant Of ejectmens is about to
bs issued. The owner has tried to getthe house
indicted, but the Deigibors won't complain of II
as a disorderiy house; they rather eniov the
fun, and mary Of them pay their twenty-five
cents to see high life among the colored gentry.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

FRoA KASsAs.-The st. Louis Republican Of
the 10th learns that Col. Sumner has returned
with his troops to Ft. Leayenworth, from which
they will not be called, unless in case Of great
emergency. From which weinfer that no furth-
attempts are, for the present, to be made to sub
due the Free State settlers Of Kansas by the
President 55s s. sE
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

DESTRUCTION OF HILo.-A letter from an Off
Ger of the U. S. ship Independence, at Honolulu,
February 18th, alludes to the destruction of Hilo
by the lava as inevitable.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

II SASY FRAMES, FINDO W BLINDS, WEA tn
ER. BO5R RDIIyG and CHAIN PUMP FLHTURES.-
Hlvixa enlarged my establishment and having hand
good supply Of all kinds Of building materials an,
prepared TO put up buildings In town country on the
shortest notice.
Those wishing to purchase any kind Of building mate
rails can be supplied At my Factory. With practical
experience OF fourteen years In the husness hope to
give satisfaction to all who may favor with their work
Burlington, Feb. %, 1855 dw.h :
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-21

GLENwooD WEEKLY TIMEs.-We have received
the first number Of paper bearing the above
name, and hailing from the place of that name.
in Mills county, on the Missouri river, J. H..
Dess, Editor. Glenwood is rapidly growing
town that is destined to be an important place
ina few years. The Times is very handsome
paper, printed in the very best style and conduc-
ted with ability.