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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28
Cor. of Daily St. Louis 1n,ellIgencer.
Postscript Of a letter dated at
D. pryrr,r NJ Nov Ia

IOStSCTpt " HtteT uuttu Ut
PARKvILLE, No., May Is, 1856.
Prepare for an awful shock. Hold steady
helm. OF the old ship will be wrecked. Armed
men are rushing into the territory The destruc-
ton of Lawrence is medtated. Civil war is just
upon US. Couriers just from Lawrence, say they
have from 1000 to 1900 men, while they mum
Der from 800 to 1000 around the fplace, but in
creasing fast. 1t is thought the destruction Of
the committee and evidence is one cause Of the
outbreak, or at the bottom. We pray the AL
mighty God to avert these dreadful evils. The
secret border league are at the head this affair
1t is expected to result in disunion The ultra.
on both sides are dangerous men. Strike bold,
for the Union of this great country, and may
| God bless you.
1t is said the ladies of Lawrence are arming.-
| The Platte City cannon, and many men have
gone; none have yet gone over from Parkville
1t is not advised by the masses; most good cit
| liens are against it..
Brown, of the Herald of Freedom, has been
arrested at Kansas; he feels himself in immi
nent peril.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

M We afe banded the following extr.c, s.,.
Istter % = gsntleman In this city. from !, "a
and highly respected citizens Of North. v..s o. 1a
souri,, and one who Is strongly pro. slayer, /, ~
sentiments, and In favor Of making K.ns..a s
slave State. The gentleman TO whom n. ~
WAS addressed, Is also q pro-siavery msn se
that the Government has taken stepa tn CIV ~
the laws Of Kansas, and order the United 90
troops TO the aid Of Governor Shanno, -, y
should call for them, the citizens a. Ms
should nos interfere. No one win doub, ~ s'
er Of the Government TO enforce the la,. ~
Territory. Wedo hope the sober second ~. as
Of the people OF the Northwest Missouri; m
fucnce them In this matter. lftherc are b.aa.a
and We presume no one doubts---in and -.
Lawrence, it IL no justification for the CIV. va
of this State, or kansas Territory, to des,ra.
place. Let the proper authorities punish ~ ne
who violate the laws, but let no, the e,l., %s
of civil war be brought upon the peopje - =
countrv because Of the folly of few Dos,;s.,
fanatics. Asthe writer Of the extract. bo~.sas
well remarks, we are reaping the reward ~ ~.
repeal Of the Missouri Compromise, and v. w, .s
ter sovereignty 'ssa''
| Schemes are now on foot which IL M,
rested will put an end to our cor;ou, U - a.
There is fixed determination to de,,,oa J I
renee and raise the very foundation oi X. =.
house ont. Companies are now being 60 AA
J ized--Cavalry, artillery and infantry ~. ~,
view Of calling on Governor Price for arm. ~. .
those to be used In Kansas. The plan for vs,,.a
up the difficulty is fortwo or three men 70 ~
Lawrence, get into difficulty and raise %, :"
then eight or ten more, and by their copdac, !,
crease the excitement; then other ad6,iors,
men to go, until they get up a general row ,bss
, the forces are to be mustered and marched !.
Lawrence. The opinion is that Il will take %.
men to4takeit. But il is said that with a,,iI.,,
it can be taken with 500 men, hear that.
1 non heads are now being cast at the foundry !,
Lexington, for the different pieces of artiIls,,
that are to be had in the upper part Of the S,,,.
, "Thc plotters Of this nefarious scheme to Al,
. solve the Union now have spies in the terrier
whose duty it is to give proper eoioriag to ,
, that is going on.
/ There is great dissatisfied on se,,in,
, against Col Sumner, commanding at For, Lea,
, cnworth, and petitions am told, are in ciru
! lation, asking the Secretary of War, JEFF Dayi
TO remove him. COL Sumner no doubt feel, a
delicacy and responsibility of his position. an
they charge him with being free State man
heard it said from the combinations torm,n,
> that there would not be a house standing M,
: human being left in Lawrence, in two mont,
from this time.
$50 yon see the beauties Of the repeal Of II
, | Missouri Compromise. There are thousand
/ who now think the territory had better he !,
: habited by the Indians, or else organized md,
Col Benton's amendment to Miller's bill,
would then have been settled by poor men und,
the presumption given by it."
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28


ASSAULT ON PRIEsr.-We see it stated that
the Rev. B. NJ. Poyet, Catholic priest, pastor Of
St. Joseph's Church, New Orleans, was recently
assaulted by five men with sword-canes in the
public street. He received about twenty flesh
wounds before he was able to escape from his
assailants. The cause of the assault was an al
legged insult given to two young ladies by the
priest in the church on the Sunday before.
This is the same Priest who instigated Bible
burning at Iowa City six years ago. Some of oul
readers may remember the discussion which en-
sued between Mr.. Poyct and Rev. A. Barbnell
Agent of the johnson Co. Bible Society Mr.
Poyet defended himself on the ground that h.
"simply told his people in the public service, thai
it was their duty to prevent the circulation Of or
ror, by destroying the books in which it is con
tainedn
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28
THRESHING MACHINES,
MOFFITl,s PATENT!!

THE undersigned manufa curing a large numb,
i ofthese celebrated Threshing Machines, which lhs,
offer TO the fIrmefs OF this country something that
exactly meet their wants. Our materials are well o,
ected and seasoned and work done In the best NAB
ner, and we warrant machines to perform right ey
cry respect To thresh Clean and make ready for mar
ket as much grain, In given time with as little
any other now In use.
This Is the Machine that has taken the highest prem
at the last three State Fairs In Ohio and in man
other places in The Western Country, and Is regarded
those acquainted wit Its merits, foremost among,
Threshing Machines.
OUR HORSE POWER, lswe think, the most simple ID
rable, and light running power yet introduced 10 II
Western Country, and will not fail to recommend Itself
those acquainted with Its use
All kinds of repairing done on short notice.
Orders or communications from a distance promrt
attended to. Il. SPENCER L CO.,
IvtF nur lava
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
for the State of Wisconsin, has appointed no less
than seventeen educational conventions, to be
holden in as many different towns, during the
months of May and June. These meetings are
to continue two days in each place, and are de-
voted to addresses, discussions, lectures, essays
and educational exercises. Teachers, school Of
Ulcers, and friends of education generally, are ex
Pected to attend the meetings. We predict for
those who do attend great interest and great
profit in the varied exercises.
Why cannot Superintendent Eads arrange for
similar conventions in Io~ae We respectfully
call his attention to the subject. Something of
the kind is very much needed TO improve and
elevate our common schools.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

If the ''colored" Republicans of Iowa contin
ue to select such ignorant and incompetent mc1
as Harlan and Thorington, they will soon be in Q
minority too hopeless for resurrection-Dayen.
port Daily Democrat
Mr.. Harlan in his recent vindication of Lane
spoke the English language with sufficient force
and perspicuity to be understood by Cass, But
Ter, Pugh and some other members of the Sen.
ate, and if we are not mistaken, is well under
stood BY the country. Both the gentlemen, we
rather think are satisfying their constituents
Sorry they cannot please the Democrat.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

~ Some sixteen or eighteen years ago, Col.
Lefaer who was one Of the sovereign squatters
Of Iowa. donated from his ''claim, square up
on Main street, 70 be used by the city for the
erection Of market hoSse. From that time to
the present. the square has remained vacant and
anoccupied. Some months since the city coun,
Gil purchased three lots on Valley street upon
which to erect Market House, and Col Ief-
Ger has NOS resumed possession ofmarket square.
pat up couple ofhoases. and bid defiance to city
asshositiea The property 3 worth : large sum
Aev.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

u Upon the arrival and departure ofthe cars
while under Roadway, We have on several occa-
slons noticed boys climbing on and jumping of.
We fear, if their parents do not look after them,
Or the employees of the Road keep them of,
that some OF them will lose their lives or be
crippled for life
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28
Valuable Farms at Auction.

FHE undersigned will offer for sale a Public Auction
Il on the premises OH The 19tH day OF June
next the farm known the Brier farm, consisting Of W
Of timber and prairie adjoining, about two,hra
PRAIRIE 1870 Of which Is under cultivation, the remans
timber. The farm Is admirably located for grazing beng
we'll watered with never failing springs and branches and
large outrange for stock. On the premises larr
framed house, barn. and other out-badings, and
the largest and best orchards In IL section (which alo
will almost pay the interest Of the purchase money!
The above farm from its proximity to Br ghton M,
Grist and Sawms (being about n miles distance frOa
each with the advantages Of schools churches and
chancs and its advantages Of timber and pasture
of the most desirable locations in this section
Sal farm will be offered In three parts each with POI
tion of timber suitable for u farm.
TERMs-0ne third Of the purchase money down, the n
mainder in two annual payments with 6per cen, b.
terest.
Any person can be shown the premises by calling %
either OF the subscribers.
Brighton, Wash, CO., Iowa H. COMPTON, Assa,
may2! 4tw b. II. WILDER. flor helm
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

B1BLEs.-Some splendid copies of the Bible in
new and handsome editions, on the finest pa.
per- and in large print, may be seen in the Bi.
BILE Depository, at Caffrey l. Harpers store. The
The Imperial Qnarto Edition is the standard
copy of the American Bible Society. 1t was re.
vised for that purpose with unusual care. 1t has
no superior as pulpit or family Bible.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28
TEMPLARs HALL, BURLINGTON,
mi nn1 HoEo


The Grand Temple of Honor of the State Of
Iowa, met this day at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and was
opened with the usual ceremonies
After very pleasant and harmonious session
and the transaction Of considerable important
business the Grand Temple proceeded to the
election Of officers for the ensuing year which re-
suited as follows:
G. w. TIE. T. Edginton, Charlton.
G. w. V. T.-Jas. A. Songer, Bloomfield.
G. R.-W. E. Woodward, Burlington.
NV. Treas.-Geo. Sweeny,
G. w. Chap.-H X. Eads
G. w. U.-R. NJ Hughey, Bellevue.
G. W. G.-G. w. Thompson, /"
After the installation of the officers, the Crane
Temple closed to meet at Burlington on the
fourth Wednesday in May, 1857.
WE. WOODWARD, G.. W.R.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

MYSTERIOUS DIsApPEARAScE.-Ah hand on board
the Steamer Emma Harmon, while she was draw
ing over the rapids, at this place, laid, down
on the Dam in the evening and was missing in
the morning. His hat and coat were found
on the dam. 1t is supposed that he rolled off
into the water while asleep Keosaqua Re-
publican
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

II The wcalthiest heiress in England At this
time is Mss Jones Lloyd, daughter Of Lord O.
verstone, the banker. She has but just come
out and created an immense sensation At the last
drawing room" This wealthy young lady,
whose father is peer, has an uncle in New York
city, acting in the capacity ola salesman At &c
MINIS Raxaf.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

a Saturday our thermometer indicated 90
degs before two o'clock. This is unusual wealth
er for May, and if there be any snow about the
sources of the Mississippi it isour opinion it will
have to 60 into liquidation.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

The ssOther" Peculiar InslItutfou.
| The Charleston Mercury having Witnessed the
| adoption of its theories respecting the sover.
eighty Of slavery under the Federal Constitution
by most of the leaders of the Democratic party
is now turning its attention to the "other pecu.
liar institution" which exists in Utah. The Mer.
curry plainly sees the difficulties that will arise
when Utah, with poygamy as recognized insti.
tuition, shall present her constitution and an.
ply for admission into the Union-and thinks
the question will be met for the present by
putting off action upon it. When it does come
up, howeve-, for final action, we may infer the
course of the Mercury and it, friends from the
following paragraph which we clip from its col
umns: -
The United States has absolutely no eonst;tn.
tional jurisdiction of the subject of marriage. Il
is obliged to accept the conflicting legislation of
all the States as the law of the land for the par
ticular region. The General Government, in
raising question on the admission ola new
State, which undeniably they have neither direct
nor constructive control over, viii put itself in
an ildefensible position.
This is placing the two peculiar institutions"
upon the same basis. 1.-THE Constitution carried
polygamy as well as slavery into all the Terrific
ries.a The two institutions will doubtless stand
by each other.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

The MADISON ARaUs.--This paper has passed
into the hands of Will S. Peterson, and we rather
infer, from the Introductory address of the pub.
Usher, will become Republican paper. The
number of Fillmore papers in this State is now
reduced to TWO
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

a Lumber has begun to arrive at this place
in considerable quantities. Nessrs Rand & Co.
have received about million feet and Mr.. Ev-
ans about halftha quantity
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

Among the new and appropriate names for
ladies' manties are the "Wifes bliss the Illus.
bands torture, the Bankers terror the ..No
tarys JOY, the @Poor mans horror, the sRich
man : dread, the 1Aaiden's JOY, and the ..Giri's
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

Mrs. Darlington says she did not marry her
| second husband because she loved the male ser
but just because he Was the size of her first pro.
tector, and would come so good to wear his
clothes out.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

B The Ericsson, which sailed for Liverpool
from New York on Saturday week, had on board
one of Hoes American steam presses for the of.
flee of the London Times, accompanied by six
men to work as feeders. This is a aattering
compliment from quarter that is usually the last
in the world to compliment anybody or anything
in this country
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

The man who advertised for . wife some
months ago, and obtained one, has put.a weed
on his nat to indicate his sorrow At the defeat
OF the divorce bill before the Massachusetts Leg
islature -" = : Q
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

A Spanish danseuse was once asked. where
abouts in Spain she thought the women
most virtuous. I'm Ia cuna,n Tin the cradIe)
she replied.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

A Snake as 10 4 SNAKE-We saw bull-snake
on Monday last, which had been killed about q
mile east ofFair6eld, which measured seven feet
and half in length. His snakeship was rob-
bed Of his hide by DR.. Lewis, who now has il
stuffed and preserved. Iowa is great State
for tall corn and long snakes Fairfield Ledg-
err
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

q A horse ran away on Saturday last on JEFF
ferson street. attached to q buggy. A child was
run ever but not injured.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

~ Naomi, the daughter Of Enoch, was Ave
hundred and eighty years Of age, when she was
married. Courage, ladies'
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28
Kansas War Commenced.

DR. DEANNoN sHor-lwo ABoLITIoslsrs SHOT!
We learn from Mr.. Beaverton, who left Frank.
lin H. I. last night at eight o'clock, that war had
commenced.
AS Mr.. Cosgrove and DR.. Brsnnon, were on
the way to Franklin X. T.. from Lecomp,on, thew
were hailed by party of abolitionists, who in.
quired Of them who they were and where they
were going. On being answered the command.
er OF the party turned to his men and asked
their motto. Their reply was "Sharpe's Rifles. u
and Immediately they brought their guns to bear
on Messrs. Cosgrove and Brannon. The latter
was wouneed in the arm, but Cosgrove sent a
ball whirlins through the brain of their lie ader-
The balance then fed
An aboitionist was shot at Blanton's BRIDGE
yesterday morning.
Mr.. Beaverton was pursued several miles by
armed men and only escaped by the speed of his
horse.
Comment is unnecessary. We want action.
Sherman and Towards war has commenced
Where it will end remains to be seen
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28


TAs 1SsGn - EssTss N Kaasas.
II apethsr column win be found letter from
. ssnsisnAa nov b Kansas, but well bnovn 70
many 81 OR citizens and former resident Of
he adjoising county Of Lee. Much ofthe intel
hgeses esatainsd In his letter, has been aatici-
passd, ~ be psessata good many things mot
before psblishsd, and in nanner that leads NJ
y give hin credit for truth and candor. He
ays In private note TO us, ''youmay think that
lbavs given aaming account things that
sss transpiriDg. but were you here, you would
ny - did the Eastern Queen, "the half has not
been told"
Northern ffssmsn, after having been bssely
cheated ont Of their rights, BY the repeal Of the
Coapseoise, can hardly be expected 70 ut quiz
ely down and allow their brethren in Kansas to
b murdered aad driven out by bands Of organ
lied despersdoes, hired, armed, and provisioned
and sent from The Southern States for that ex-
press purpose.
This 10 > matter for calm and sober reflection.
Every freeman should put the question to him
ssf, 'Shall give up my rights, ~ citizen Of
The United States. to settle upon the common
territories, or shall vindcate these rights with
out regard 70 consequences. BY defending my
brethren In Kansas whose lives are In peril ?"
Whenevsra government fails to carry with Il
shs consent-to protect persons and property,
shs just rights Of the governed, Il has lost all
value, except 70 the tyrant. And whenever q
vindication and defence Of just rights cannot be
made without danger to the Union itself, that
Union has Loaf much Of It's value.
For our part We can zee no difference, 20 far
- Ne are concerned, ifwar Il to be levied upon
classes In the territories, whether that war be
BY foreign tyrants and invaders or neighboring
Gsass Or the General Government, We can see
little difference between those who fought and
bled u Bunker Hill and Lexington rather than
submit to TAXATION without representation, and
those who are laying down their lives in Kan
sasin defence Of life. the right Of free speech and
suffrage end tsial BY jury II there rs any differ
snceit Il decidedly in favor Of the settlers
In Kansas. A Just regard to our own rights and
dignity, . common brotherhood and . common
humanity call upon us not only for sympathy,
bat for something more.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

AuAIHB IN AANeAA.-teW people nave ever,
In civilized and Christian country, been placed
In position Of greater hardship than the settlers
In Kansas. For the last two years they have
''dwelt In the midst Of alarms" in constant fear
for their lives and property. Like the early
settlers in Kentucky. they have slept with their
hands upon their arms and labored in their fields
With their guns. And It has not been the class
Of men known - Abolsionists and Negro.sym.
psthisers that have been compelled to this
course There are few or none of them in that
country. Il has been the sturdy pioneer, men
who have al their lives many Of them been honest
democrats, who really thought 1.-THE true intent
and meaning" Of the Kansas bill was to give them,
- sssslsrs, the right to determine whether they
would Or would not have slavery there. They
have been harrassed, overrun and conquered
they have been disiranchised. They appealed
In vain for Profession to the General Government
And when all other resources failed they deter
mined 70 defend themselves at the hazard of
their lives. In this they were successful. Show
ing themselves able to maintain their rights and
u,n., 49, ps' -''u p'ots!
~, ~ c.esl'y ''cetsa'neo .na' !ney were
1 s''as =. anu n'a'n.Aln themselves
$3.50. ' =. ..a'' = .'1soo'' sno the Soasn' the
'sssu.s 1''0o'e'su no mao power 70
=. ..'sss 'ns .s'ns sno so'o'efs o. 'ne Y.
- = .''st va. sumner upon tne settlers. ANA
@u'n nov y mos. amen'ao'e' C'trens o.
.s'..1 arg arrested oy United states troops an'
0ss oarecuoo OF bogus onicera Tor the most trsv.
.'0u' ouences without . shadow OF law and taken
:. Aeeo"pson vnen they arc set Al erty TO faii
'a'o sOe nsnoa o. mob OF drunken A'ssouf'sns
$40 v s'sans Up % the nearest tree' cu' 20 p'e.
@ NOV OF ~ an! rate tatfeo ana 'es'ne'eu
sAa nsoen upon saaL Inere y NO u" sne'c'
sAcsps sof 'near oppression ana eApu'soa !,
peopss o. Aansas nae .ae s''''e'' - -
es' are poor An Aaa,uou ~
asea ana eFecsane houses sney NV 49, 49,
pssled 70 defend themselves as1'ps' $500. :.
sacka make forsihcasona ana procure s1', INV
ssaisions Of var These a''.ck. nav oes.
nsas = sinss vAss sney saoe'd o pa'a1k 10
eRops end aspArensiy LOT tue parpcse u pseven''
Ne soO The supplies necessary for sne'r saosas'