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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03
HAWK.rYr AND TELEGRAPH.
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A
Ii is the current opinion that there exists :
Republican, form Of government IN the Slave
States but tits very certain that it odly exists
In form. There is neither freedom OF speech,
nor Of the press. in those States. A Republican
Club was recently formed in Wheeling, Virgin
IA, consisting OF some fifty members, but at a
recent meeting they we're mobbed and driven
from their place Of meeting by Fillmore and Bu-
chanan men and forbidden to re-assemble With
the exception Of Kentucky and perhaps ST. Lou
10, in Missouri, there is no place where man is
safe Who announces himself opposed to the ex-
tension OF slavery and in favor of John G. Free
mont. Such Is Black Republicanism South of
Mason and Dixon's line, otherwise known as
National Democracy. How is it ON this side?
In all the free States every man is protected in
his person and i'll his property--in his opinions
and a free expression of them let them be what
they may Hemay come and go when he likes,
any doctrine, right or wrong, and
Tote openly for any body for Office il it were
or Beelzebub himself. In the exercise of these
lis Constitutional rights he is amply protected
n all the free States. Such is White Repnbli. |
anism North These are the two rival systems |
f Government which are sought to be applied |
0 the territories. Which shall prevails
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

r Erastus Brooks spoke at an American
meeting in Elmira, N. Y, on Monday evening
The Advertiser says THE speaker referred
to Mr.. Fremont's religion, the mention of which
drew faint applause from the audience, where
upon en- impudent dog barked, and several voices
cried the squirrels gone!' the squirrels gone!
and the whole assembly seemed to shout their
appreciation of the reference to Henry Ward
Beecaers dog Noble, barking at the hole in the
wall This was too much for the speaker He
tried to recover, but could not; the popular feel
ing was against him. He was in rotton bark,
stemming a current stronger than the rapids OF
Niagara. He rowed, and sweat, an blowed, and
tugged, but all to no purpose-the lightning
flashed, the thunder ratified, and the speaker
was considerably overwhelmed by the enthusi
asm manifested for the Pathfinder. But before
he left the stand, he let the cat out of the bag
completely He said she was not here to say
who should be President, but to do what he
could to defeat Col. Fremont and elect Buchan
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A Coon ANEcDorE.-Dr. Hllgetner was one
of the speakers at the great Fremont meeting at
Freeport, ILL.,, on the goth inst. He is an old
line Democrat and in the course Of his speech
illustrated his position by the following anec-
dote -
He was Democrat still, real Democrat, and
if others had proved recreant and faithless, he
would not be either. He was reminded of an
anecdote which illustrated his position.
Frenchmen professed to be governed by
principle. He went to bed at nine; he was
up at five. He ate at such hours. lie worked
so many. All was governed by principle. He
bought watch. The watch did not 20 right,
and he went to the matchmaker, saying, 'Look
at this watch; buy him; l give SO many dol
lars for him; am governed by principle. Igo
to bed at nine every evening; but last night he
say it was nine when the sun was two hours
high. Now shall be governed by the law of
God and OF right, or by him s-I cannot follow
HIM" Now, he chose the Constitution for his
guide, obeyed it, defended it, and would not
follow "party," which, like the Frenchman's
watch, neither licked to the tune of Humanity,
nor gave the right time, nor indicated point in
| unison with the doctrine and policy Of the Fa-
theirs. His speech was alike eloquent and able.
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Know Nothina nIeetin..

4
A meeting of the Know Nothing party was
held Wednesday evening at Marion Hall. R.
G. Kendall was called to the chair, and Mr. Ar.
rick elected Secretary.
Judge Newman stated the object of the meet
| ing. @--
Mr.. Mark S. Foote then offered the following
resolutions
Resoired That as Americans, we can discover
no practical issue involved in the pending Pres-
dental election, save those in regard to the ex-
tension of Slavery over territory now free; the
admission of Kansas under Free State Consti-
tuition, and q rebnke of outrages aud wrongs in
that Territory and at Washington IL za '.s.
Resolped, Thatin this contest, we will sink our
peculiar American opinions, and battle maafully
for Free Press, Free Speech and for Fremont.
Mr.. Foote stated that Mr. Fillmore was his
first choice for the Presidency and that he was
an American. But he believed that none OF the
issues made by that party were in the present
contest-that the contest was between Mr.. Fre-
mont and Mr.. Buchanan He believed that the
Fillmore movement was from the Buchanan and
not trom the American party, nor even from the
personal or political friends of Mr.. Fillmore 1t
was folloy for men who had preference as be-
tween Fremont and Buchanan to throw away
their votes upon Fillmore. Under the circum-
stances lie should go for Fremont and let Amer
can issues slide.
Moses S. Foote followed and declared that Mr..
Fremont was Shareholder and Catholic. He
said X. Ms were bound to go for the nominee
of their party and could not declare either for
Fremont or Buchanan until they had Withdrawn
from the Order. After passing few encom-
iums upon Mr.. Fillmore, and declaring he would
not be present at a meeting which was making
public the secrets of the Order, Mr.. I. retired
Mr.. G. II. Lane desired to speak, but declar-
ing that he never had been and was not now
member of the Order, objection was made Mr..
Lane desired to defend Mr.. Fremont from the
charges made by Mr.. Foote. - .....-.
DR.. &. R. Henry said if it was to be turned into
a Fremont meeting and outsiders allowed to
make Abolition speeches he would leave
Mr.. Putman-When DR.. Henry is in the Know
Nothing party it is in, when he is out it is out.
DR.. Henry-The gentleman insults me here
but dare not do it upon the street.
Mr.. Putnam recognized the doctrine of per-
sonal responsibility whether in the Hall or upon
the street.
DR.. Henry made some remarks supposed to
refer personally to Judge Newman to which the
latter replied, charging that DR.. H. had always
been an unruly and Ishmaelitish member of
the Order, full Of personal animosities-that his
character and disposition was such that he would
sink any party that he could not command
Judge N. was also responsible for any thing he
uttered
DR.. Henry retired. .- --.
A vote was then taken Oh the adoption of the
resolutions and they were carried, there being
only one dissenting voice. ... .-..
The meeting adjourned with three hearty
cheers for Fremont. F. a..t
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wAs are the vyssslses ,

~ WAo are thc WoOi1teSf
Hog exceedingly diaicuis i seems for the Re
publican party either In their principles Or their
dcings. their candidates or thei. Platforms to DO
any thing satisfactory 70 the bachanecrs. But
the string OF the thousand and one, upon which
they plas aii the time, both speakers and writer's
u the negro question. The sBlack Republicans
are negro sympathssers, and negro Sorsh'p-
pers,' who waste oil their philanthropy aud all
their charity upon an interior race white they
nave no bowels OF compassion for the white race.
len thousand changes with Oil the variations,
nave oeen rung upon this theme. In short, they
are, on the wool question, what the French Doc
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

CouNrKRFEIrER CAuGHr.-Mr. Calendine, Of
this city, was arrested night before last by Capt
Healy for selling counterfeit money. He made
some resistance with knife, but finally surrend-
cred. His house and barn were searched, but
no money was gotten save that delivered during
the same evening upon the order Of q man in
jail, which consisted Of counterfeit two's on the
Bank of Belleyille. Calendine had his prelimin-
ary examination before Justice Harrs yesterday
and was bound over
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ANUIsANcE-The alley and adjoining grounds
between Main and Third streets, and opening
on Columbia, is one of the worst nuisances in
the city,. 1t is so situated that all the wash of
the lots above comes down this alley and forms
a very filthy pond hole on the side walk on Co.
lumbia, which is the resort of hogs and geese
without number; besides being very conven-
lent and soft place to fall into in dark night
Will not the Street Commissioner see to it and
have the nuisance abated . e-.. .. .....
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ACCIDENT AND PRIScIPLE-An eloquent Ger
man who is doing good service for Freedom in
this campaign, and well known to his countrymen
-Forseth by name thus expresses his own po-
sition, and it is that of many Others also: 81 am
a German by accident, and American by choice,
but for Fremont by principle
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

sY Some inhuman or inconsiderate boy yes
terday tied dilapidated piece of tiu-ware to a
dogs tail. The cur came yelping down Jefferson
street, passing under buggy where he detached
at good speed and would have run away but for
persons upon the street who promptly caught
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ANOTHER REcRuIT.-Thonas II. Benton, Jr..
long known and recognized as one of the chief
leaders of the Democratic party Of Iowa, and
a very great fayorite of that organization, has
come out from the corruption of the Pro-Slavery
faction and declares himself openly for Fre
mont and Freedom. He will work faithfully for
Fremont's success. a,
Mr. Benton is the nephew of Thos. II. Benton.
and consequently the cousin Of '.our Jessie. the
brave wife OF Col Fremont. He resides in Coun.
ell Bluffs. s. ss517sTs.5 3 ,--''g
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pnoeEEDTvGs OF CITY COUNCIL,

pRDEEEDfNGS OF CkIA SOGNSbA.
MoxDAY ErEsIxG, August %.
Pressnt--Thc Mayor, Aldermen Dewien, Ha
ger. slccash, Ray, Rand, aud Waibridge.
The petitions Of Broad Keizer, praying tn
Council to cause the distractions in Third ans
Elm streets 70 be removed, and also Of Luke
Hughes for privilege to quarry stone on Division
street vas referred to Internal Improvement
Committee TIE same committee, 70 whom Was
referred The petition Of John Martin, asking an
extra allowance for work done At the junction OF
Angular and Man streets, reported against the
PRAYER Of petitioner. Report adopted.
Aldermen Walhridge, Rand and Ray were
aproia. d special committee to ascertain the
amouts. Of land, occupied and nnoccupied, with
in the city limits, which is known as fractional
parts OF lots, made such by the laying out Of the
different streets.
: The Internal Improvement Committee we're
ordered 70 examine and report to the Council
whether, in their opinion, any change in the
grade OF Fourth street, between Court and High
streets, isnecessary.
The I,iyor presented q communication from
Messr-. f. W. Clark, Dodge 4 Co., stating they
had sold one thousand dollars Of the twenty-five
thousand dollars of City Bonds sent them for
their disposal. Net proceeds, after deducting /
.he son mission and expenses, amounted to
s9s0,sa.
Bill Of J. Agnew, Of Philadelphia, for hose
or fire engine, was presented, and referred to
on Fire Department.
The following bills were allowed, and ordered
0 be paid:
undry small bills fos work on streets, s65 90
!. B. kreichbaum, 2 90
luke IIughs, for work on streets, 5s6 81
[r. High for driving piles and planking
on ridge, los 90
+. johnson, l43 81
amcs McInary, for grading on Sixth ST., 277 60
avin Il Ranin, for work on streets, 27l Al
I'm. Enscy, Constable's fees, 1S 90
S. Fear, for bill of cement, % so ,,
Ilibbari balance in full for Washing =
ton street bridge, 2S2 rs = !,
Parrot, for cleaning Engine, 90
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

War NKxrs-The Buchanan and Fillmore
papers Of New York are making great ado be-
cause IS they assert some person holding note
against John c. Fremont was unable to get it
cashed at two per cent. month
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

.BucK AND BREcK."-The Rock Island Adyer-,
tiser is very decidedly of the opinion, since the
Iowa election, that though "Buck and Breck"
may be very good cattle, they are better at
breaking compacts than breaking prairie. The
trouble is, Nh. Advertiser the 'honest farmersn
at Cincinnati who put then, in harness, set the
coulter too deep. Whoa haw;; Buck. ~
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

HURRAH FOR GRUMPY CoUNTY-We learn
from the Iowa City Republican that at the late
election 100 votes were poled in this county,
ninety nine of which were for the Republican
ticket. Grundy County should have the banner.
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Tn he Stricken mn

Recent demonstrations render it very proba
BILE and their own declarations make it very Ger
tain that the very first plank in the Cincinnati
platform will be expunged by the men who placed
| it there. It reads as follows:
Resofced, That the American Democracy
place their trust in the intelligence, the patriot
ism, and the discriminating justice of the Amer
| ican people.
This confidence has been very seriously sha-
ken and the men who support this platform and
its embodyment, James Buchanan, have declar-
ed that if the American people," in their Gin
telligence," ''potriotism," and discriminating
justice" elect John G. Fremont to the Presiden.
cy the Union will go all to smash and ought to.
Where then will be this generous confidence in
the virtue of the people which foms the lead
ing plank in the platform? Gone! Gone! pro-
badly forever.
cB The article standing at the head of the
Gazette and purporting to be from the London
Chronicle, is FORGED!
The article in the same paper Of yesterday,
which asserts that the House of Representatives
had passed the army appropriation bill, receding
from their proviso, was manufactured by the
simplcton who edits that paper, out OF whole
cloth. Up to the time of writing this article,
Tuesday p. m, no such intelligence has been re-
ceived. What political advantage does he ex
pect to derive from such shallow impositions
upon his readers? ar
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

Two young ladies at St. Louis were burnt.
by m accident with spirit gas, in filing lamp,
so that both died during the same, Saturday
night.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

sT Robert Longfeld, police officer In st.
Louis, was shot on Thursday and died on Fri
day night last, by a man named Kelly. he left
a widow and child in destitute circumstances.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-09-03

THOROUGHLY TANNED LEArnxR.-In Lynn,
yesterday, as man was engaged in digging po-
tatoes on Boston street, he struck with his hoe
hard substance, and on removing the earth
found it to be the board cover of vat or pit
He pursued his prospecting, and in a short time
took out large quantity of tanned leather in
good condition. 1t appears, on inquiry, that
many years ago the spot was covered by tan
merry, which was destroyed by fire; and on the
same spot, some ten years since, a silk factory
was burned. Since that period the ground has
been cultivated, but no signs of the cold tan
merry" were discovered until yesterday. It is
calculated, by that venerable individual .sthe
oldest inhabitant," that the leather in question
must have been in the vat at least seventy FIVE
years. Boston Journal, 18th.
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CLosISa 0ur.-See notice of closing out sale
of dry goods By Nessrs. Sunderland & Bro.
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The York News, organ of Hard Bachaneers,
has editorial disqusition to prove that Slavery
is better than Freedom, for those who labor. 1t
maintains that it is on the whole better TO be
the black slaves at the South than wbitcilaborers
at North. The only circumstance in favor of
free labor is stated as follows: t
Let us, however, be magnanimous to the
Northern system. Starvation 9t,ickpess the geni.
US of the white servant, and leads to many bril-
liant inventions. while plenty, and an absence of
care, somewhat duls the African race" 81
This fellow calls himselfa "Denocrat"
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FABIAN BRYDOI.F

TIOlSE, SIGN, CAlsRIAGls Il ORNA-
III MENTAL PAINTER. Iraitator Of Wood
and Marble Fresco, and Scene Painting Paper Hanging
Glazing, &C., &cShop Third street. between JEFFERSON
and Valley. mar2S.Y
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ABDUCTIoN-INrEREsr1NG CAsE.-An interest.
ing case of ofabduction, came before Judge Kill
patrick on Monday, which was not down in the
bills of the other performances II appears from
the evidence that frail fair one named Fanny
Miller, who lives with her parents at Fairfield,
became SO enamored with the tnsel drapery Of
the showmen that the "common walks Of virtu-.
Gus life" were dstasteful to her youthful ap-
petite, SO that in the darkness o. the night she
fled from her fathers home, and took refuge in
The fond embrace of an attache to the circus
Her father not inclined to give his hopeful daugh
ter up so easily, followed in the wake of the ab-
sconding fair one, and by a process known to
the law brought the parties Before his honor, our
County Judge. After patient hearing Of the
case, fn which it appeared that Fanny was very
anxious to identify her fortunes with the itinera
ting mountebanks, she was remanded 10 the Gus
tody of her anxious father, and the gay Lotha-
rio, knight of the scarlet coat and tin buttons,
was politely requested to give bail in the sum Of
$500 for his appearance at the next circuit court
He gave the required bond and was discharged.
The girl was taken home to finish her appren-
ticeshp to housewifery, as she is but fifteen
years of age, and the show going world may be
deprived of a sigh, at her ''thriling feats Of
ground and lofty tumbling.' All the better
Fanny.-(Mt. Pleasant Journal.
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U. 8. MAIL AND EXPRESS ROUTE.
~ TO xKw yoHE AND BOSTON, VIA.
MICHIGAN sOgrnE:MN d LAKE
THIRTY-s HOURS TO NEW YORK
ForR TRAINS A DAY,
1 SUNDAYS excepted carrying the great through
The ony direct and reliable Railroad Route being on
hundred and twenty miles pittsburs
Harrisburg, Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington
than any other route, the most route tf
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New York and Boston,
| TRAINS LEAVE, VIE.
it-Fast Steamboat EXPIRES. leave Chicago at 545 A. NJ
connecting at Toledo at 2k P NJ, with the splendid
Steamers ofthis linearrive in Buffalo next morning
connecting with Lightning Trail for New York and
s Between aa making but
that on one Of the splendid steamers Of this Line.
2dNew York and Boston Railroad Express leave CHI
arrive in Cleveland at Q r. M, new York and Boston
next evening.
| 3d-Express Mail leave Chicago at 245p NJ,
arrive In Cleveland next morning at O'Clock, Pitts
purg at noon, Phiadelphs, baltimore, New York and
Boston next morning.
4th-NIght Express leave Chicago at ..9.4SP.M
arrive In Cleveland next day at Pm. Pittsburgh and
wheeling at . p NJ, Philadelphia, baltimore etc, fol-
for Dunkirk ana Buffalo, arriving In New York the
day at noon, and Boston at4 P.
All the above trains connect to points
In Ohio and Pennsylvania, without any detention.
Only three trains on Saturday, leave at 545A. 116
A. NJ, and 2.a5P.A.
Only one train Sunday, leave at 9.45pM.
The 40 ?. n. train Saturday, reaches Cleveland
Sunday morning at O'Clock.
The following magnificent steamers, having all the
comforts and uxuries OF first class hotel form the line
between Toledo and Buffalo:
Western Metropolis. olis............Ca Capt A. D. Perkins
Northern Indiana. Capt l. T. Pheatt
7ou.iein hchgah capt l.. ID. Goldsmith.
~ Leaving Toledo daily Sundays excepted) at $50
r. NJ, arriving at Buffalo at $50 A. NJ.
s.sBaggage checked to Dnnkirk and Buffalo, thence
to New York and Boston,
Only two changes fears between Chicago and Pitts
burg.
Passengers destined for po,,,,,,ra hoa,
ing Washington, etc., will from 12 to ID hours
time by taking any the above Trains over any other
Route. -
Passengers arriving in Chicago any Of the roads,
W ma attentive check agents the cars who will re-
csNs your checks and convey your baggage free of
charge, TO the Michigan Southern cars.
TICKETS can be had at the General Passenger Office of
tne Michigan Southern Road, under the fremont House.
Ccago; and at the Passenger depot of Van Bu
the West.
iMPoRTANT-The Bridge across the Maumee River
ut Toledo Is completed. Trains connecting directly In
the New Depot on the middle ground thus avoiding
tirey the annoyance ofthe old Ferry at that place.
GEO. NJ. GRAY,
General Passenger Agent,
ONCE under fremont House, Chicago.
NJ. .
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Eve and Ear.

GYO dIlu Alnls
DWJ. YOJgAA Ms OF the city Of Columbus, Ohio,
IL OeoulIs. and Aurist, Would announce his arrival
ID the city OF urngtoR Iowa and respectfully tender
s services 10 the public, In full confidence
Of otenderng general satisfaction. Having had ah expe
renee Of years 10 the treatment OF diseases Of
ht eve and ear has the infinite satisfaction Of know
ng mat perform the most critical operations and
extraordinary All he asks fair and impair
ts trial of his SEw REMEDIES His mode OF
treating the eye entirely perfectly safe,
been known to fall In giving relief In all
cases Opihamia, Tor inflammation OF the cye whether
Acute or Chronic whether Catarrhal, Purulent, scrofa.
ioa enarrhea syphIlitic or Rheumatic. II will also
ren,ove aii consfA whether OF Nebu.
eas Abugpous character or any other external scum
sn or extraneos substance from the sight OF the eye
THIS new treatment has failed OF curing Ptery-
rm Stahyiona and Aaurosis; and has even succeeded
10 removing CATARACT fR0MTHEEYE, whether Cap
,uAr or Lentlcaar great majority Of cases, without
N. use or the lie has been equally
csssiul with his system, In the treatment of DIS
EASES OF THE EAR.
sW Office Of Third and Washington sts., oppo-
st the Post Office where he may be consulted during the
d,y and evening. fmsyl6 6rnbp
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But if, after reading the above, still the reader
has any doubt on this head, the following note
from Col. Brant himself, settles the question
ST. LOUIS, Aug. IL. 1856

oI. LOUIS, aug. II, 1890.
SAMUEL GAUrI, EsQ.-Dear Sir-In reply to
your note and slip, l have to say that Col. j. c.
Fremont to my knowledge neper o,cned Stare,
nor has he had slaves in or about my house,
neither has he had slaves hired out in this city,
county or State.
The writer for the newspaper has, doubtless,
mistaken Captain Jacob, OF Kentucky, for Fre-
mont, who also married daughter of Thos. H.
Benton, and moved with his family and slaves
to Boone county, Mo-, and some two years since
returned to Kentucky with his negroes. He
usually, as did Col. Fremont, stop at my house.
My wife is the daughter of Samuel Benton, de-
ceased, of Texas, and neice of Thos. H. Benton,
of Missouri.
So much for the veracity of the writer of the
slip sent me, which is false in every part and
portion, gotten up for bad purposes-hence
am induced to give it a fiat contradiction, but
hereafter shall not reply to such trash, Col.
Fremont being fully able to defend himself
against these newspaper sanderers.
Respectfully, your obedient
at ..ae J. B. BRANT.