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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-20

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Herald says it has witnessed nine Presidential
elections since 1920, and does not remember one
in which a candidate has made such wonder
full progress as Col. Fremont has done within
the past six or seven weeks. General Jackson
was eight years candidate before he was cleo
ted Gen. Harrison was also eight years before
the public and was defeated on the firsttrial.-
Gen. Taylor was nearly four years conspicuously
before the people before he seized hold of the
public mind. No candidate, no man ever made
such progress in so brief period, as Col. John
c. Fremont has done Arguing from the past,
there is hardly anything which we may not ex-
pect of him for the future. According to pres
ent appearances, he will sweep every Northern
| and Western State by an unprecedented major
ity, and viii poll vote in the South that will
astonish the southern politicians.
A Brave BoY.-It viii be recollected by most
of our readers that we published among other
Pacific news last winter, an account of the MUIR
| der of 3fr. Jones and his wife, in Was hington
| Territory, by the Indians. To recapitulate, the
| circumstances were simply these. Mr.. Jones'
cabin was attacked one day by hostile Indians
| while he was sick, aud on the first fire he was
| shot dead. His wife then, with Colts navy
pistol; defended the cabin till she was shot in
| the side. Hereldest boy by former husband
| lkingt, about eight years of age, asked his mo-
taerS what he Shouiu no. she rotd nam to take
the badly and lead his brother, child of about
! four years, down to Mr.. Thomas, their nearest
I neighbor, about two miles distant, and ask for
help. aud stay there with the children, until it
| was safe to return He started with the baby
on his back and leading his brother, and travel
ed to where Thomas cabin was, but found that
he had fled. ssss
He continued on mile or two further. when
he was discovered by friendly Indian, and
| himself and brother taken into a canoe and con-
veyed to the nearest settlement Relief was in
stantly sent, but it came too late.-Mrs. Jones
mad been murdered by blow on the head from
| q tomahawk, scalped aud her 5ody thrown into
the bushes the cabin burned with the remains
OF Mr.. Jones. That young lad, with his broth
ers passed through this city yesterday, in charge
of their uncle. Mr.. John Small, of Plastsvilie.
Wisconsin, who had been on to California to re-
ceiye the orphans and adopt them as his chill.
dren. The lad who is the hero of the tale, ap-
pears to be thoughtful and calculating beyond
his wears. He refuses to converse with stran.
gers respecting the unhappy occurrence in which
his mother lost her life but Otherwise is as COM
municatireas children OF his age usually are.
-. Albany Register.
g Fremont isa Catholic shout the Fill
more men.
/ Fremont is a Know Nothing scream the
Buccaneers. Sisse E8 ~ EsssE 9SS S8
Fremont is an Aboiitionist says the South
ern Ebo-shius $50. = $50 I.
Fremont is q Stakeholder, reply the Black
Democracy of the North
And he played on harp Of thousand
knasS-tsate City,. "a ssss-- . * sa.Fs II sss
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just SO arc the Hunkers acting everywhere
Here their German organ tries to make the ig
norant and blind believe that the Democrats are
the real friends OF the foreign born citizen. In
Congress, the Know Nothings and Democrats sot
in complete union, and Mr.. Wiclilife, South
ern Democrat said lately, in the hearing of Cas-
sius N. Clay, that il the South should ever be
obliged to free their negroes, they would make
the d------d Dutch and Irish slaves (See Mr.,
Clays speech at Dayton--reported in Dayton
Gazette July 3ll ssR
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d could NOT learn Of any accident having oc-
sutrei ii the whole course Of the evening One
fireman faintcd away. while holding the hose
pipe.
The total loss cannot fall short OF 100000;
but il is scarcely possible to arrive At anything
ike ah accurate estimate.
We we're unable to learn anything regarding
the amaunt thas IL covered by insurance. To-
day We wtll End out full particulars, and report
in to-morrow's paper
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-08-20

d. Louis, aug ii.
Returns from seventy-onc counties give Polk
30,975; Ewing %, 1871; Benton 70, 200. 33 coun-
ties yet to hear from, which will probably in
crease Folks majority from five to eight thous-
and.
In the I'd District Anderson's, (American) ma
jorty over Richmond DEM over 500
Sd District Green, Dem beats Lindley, Amer,
by several hundred.
4th District, Craig's dem, majority put down
at 1000 over Moss, Amer, and Lowe, Bentonite,
his competitors.
9Th DESTRUCTIVE odson, American, for full
term, and Akers, American, for vacancy, are
elected.
9th District-Meagre returns indicate Phelps
reelection by handsome majority.
1000.
Fifty-seven counties return 81 Democrats, 81
Americans, % Bentonitcs, seven Wings to the
House.
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New York, Aug. IL
The steamship Arago from Havre, july sotb.
arrived here this morning, bringing London
dates of the 30th ult., and l75 passengers
among them c. NJ. Ferring bearer of dispatches
from st. Petersburg. -
The steamer Baltic arrived off PIT. Lucas the
morning of the 30th-exchanged signals Aug.
Sth, Latitude 45-4o, Longitude 54-Io with
steamer Persia $3.50
lrALY-The outbreak at Massacara was com.
pletely suppressed. 90 arrests were made.
~ st. Louis, Aug IL.
A letter in the Republican, dated Whitehead
Kansas, 4th inst, says the e. S. District Court
Judge Leeompton presiding, began its summer
term on that day. Tic DOCKET is large, and at
tenaant counsel numerous The cases were
chiefly criminal, and of political character
1t is reported that 500 of Lanes troops arc i,
readiness to rescue those convicted bv the Court
on the strength of the rumor that Gen. smith
sent 90 Dragons under Capt. Wood to protect
the Court and enforce its processes
I'm Judge Lecompte's charge to the Grand in.
~ he re viewed the most glazing offences, aud
suggested remedies against present and pros
pective. evils in the country He admonshea
them to be calm, cool and unbiased in their ac
ton and do nothing which could have eran
seeming sectional political or personal inclipa-
ton.
Wolf and BOYD, two men sent b. Gen. R,eb.
ardson to reconnoitre and report Spronress of
lanes regiment, had returned. just across ,,a
Asoraska line they came upon an encanprent
OF 700 men, from whom they learned that I,ane
mad returned East to raise 4, 600 men and ,nor.
money "a aud that they were wailing forces there
'fo'' -seofassa safF 70 mose IN a hodyato Tope
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New York, Aug 10.
Advices from Havana mention that the fever
is very prevalent there, especially among the
shipping @
E serious collision had taken place between
the military and citizens at Sanctus Esperitus
The latter were finally routed with loss of 8
Killed. -
Tradeand ireights dull Sugar had an upward
tendency; white et(9s; yellow 5a@64. Molas-
ses scarce; selling at 7A0s4. Extra, plenty and
tending downwards s,,e
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- % ~ 7--- 80 . = ~ IlUUIs, AuSust
In 70 counties, 53 Democrats, "a Bentonites,
% Americans and 5 Wings are elected to the
House. - 44t sg,
One Bentonite, one American, and one Wing
elected to the Senate. z...q j., ~.
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q st. Johns, N. B., Aug. u.
Twenty buildings in this city were burned
this morning, including the dwellings, tanneries
and factories located on Waterloo, Union and
Brussels streets Loss unknown ~ p y
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Michigan Southern Railroad Freight Depots De
stroyed-Rock Island In Freight Depot De
stroyed-Tremendous Destruction of Freigh
Rock Island Hotel Burned-A Train O
Freight Cars on Fire-Several Warehouses
Factories ond Dwellings Destroyed-Probabls
Loss Estimated at 81 20 nnn
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20
@mral SnttILlaents.

AFFAIRS IN New CASTLE CoUNTY.-The
corner stone of new Presbyterian Church at
Port Penn, was to be laid yesterday. Several
ministers from Philadelphia, and others of the
neighbOrhood, were expected to be present and
deliver addresses.
GF Arrangements are being made to erect
an Academy at Delaware City, fifty ieet front
by forty deep, and two stories high Proposals
for the work will be received until the 9TH OF
September.
OF Two colo-ed boys, one of whom belong.
ed to Richard Cam, and the other to J. A. Lum
were drowned in the Canal, rear the Delaware
Railroad, on Sunday last. They had gone into
the water to battle, when one of them got he
yond his depth, and on the other going to hi
assistance. they were drowned together.
~ Charles T. Polk, ESQ.,, of Odessa, Gu
his arm to the bone above the elbow, with
moving scythe, on Monday last.
o. A colored woman, wife of Francis Glib.
Of Odessa, was SO badly burned last Saturda
week, by the explosion of can of fluid, wit
which she was filling lighted lamp, that sh
died on Tuesday night.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20
Gro BE CONTINUEO.)
Correspondence Of the Smyrna Times.
Teachers Association.
SMYRNA, August 18th, 1856.


Ma. EDITOR Having seen notice some
time ago, in one of the newspapers Qhe Re-
porter believe), concerning the formation of
a Teachers Association" in this county,
forwarded my name and address, as requested,
to the author of the notice, at Little Creek
Landing; since which time | have heard no
more of the matter. Now, as l feel interested
in the success Of the scheme, should like for
all the teachers in the county to come out and
express their views on the subject, or answer
the call of Mr.. Mendenhall, in the Reporter
His notice requests all teachers favorable to the
formation of the iatiou, to send their
names and address, and the time of their re-
spective vacations, TO him at Little Creek Land
ing. Will persons having charge of the differ
ent district schools in the county speak OUT
The enterprise is praiseworthy one, and
should succeed. The Times will please give
this place in its columns. may say more on
the subject hereafter. Respectfully,
JNO. b. CooPER.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20
SNYMNAs DlEl10,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1855

The Amy APPROPRIATIONS BILL.--This bill
failed to become law. the Conference Commit
tees having failed to agree. The House rece-
ded from its proviso that "no money shall be
drawn from the treasury till the persons charg-
ed with treason or other offences, for their con-
pection with the Topeka Convention, or under
the enaetmeats of the body claiming to be the
Legislature, at Shawnee Mission, be released
and the prosecutions abandoned" And also
from its proyiso, that /" no part OF the money
appropriated shall be applied for the prosecu
sion, punishment or detention of persons charg
ed with treason or other political offences, bu
insisted, by ten majority, on the amendmen
striking out the appropriation of $4,000 t.
defray the expenses of the next Kansas Legis
luture. Tue Senate would not agree to this
and so the bill fell.
In view of this failure TO make appropriation
for maintaining the Army, President Pierce ha
issued proclamation calling an extra sessio
pt Congress, to convene on the 2lst inst
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

AN INTERESTING QUEsrIoN.-Wheiher the
ancients smoked, is the question which is now
occupying all the learned minds of France and
Germany. Some pipes have been found among
other antiquities, and all Europe will soon be
flooded with pamphlets upon the question whe-
ther the Romans, the Cells, the Ostrogaths, &c,
blew their clouds like modern beings, and what
inhaling the sedative qualities of hemp, as it
burnt on a fiat stone, was at one time the small
vice of society. In modern times, hemp has
become favorte remedy for some of the lar
ger crimes against society.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20
SALISBURY, Nd, Aug. 10, 1856.

FaIEND TIMEs:-The growing corn in this
vicinity looks quite thriving. The soil is light,
sandy and loose, containing small and large
grains of transparent slick, the color OF glass
and, as the land generally in this section OF
country lacks magnesia and lime, these are
the principal fertilizers used by the farmers
ground plaster or gypsum is sown upon the
stocks of corn just before they tassel, and upon
the land uncultvated soon in May.
The Mission Camp Meeting, which broke up
on Thursday morning, wus attended with great
success. There were some foriy,hve or fifty
conversions--ihe members Of the church were
buili up and revived; and, although carried on
by local Methodist preachers, il is said 10 have
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20
III A r r IE D /,

On the l4th inst, by Rev. c. Karsner, Mr..
THRoDoRE MARVEL and Miss EDy CLARK, all
of this county.
On the evening of the 18th instant, by Rev.
). b. Merritt, MIR. William M. Satterield to-
Mrs. Mary Cahall, all of Frederiea.
On the 10th instant, by Rev. Mr.. Willis,
John w Cullen, Esq, to Miss Sarah Wallace,
all of this county.
On the 7th inst, by Rev. Jos. Aspril, Mr..
VIM. ]. Hurlock, Of Kent county, Nd, to Miss
Mary Frances McWhorter, of New Castle CO.,
Del,
On the 10Th inst, by the Rev. P. Mansf Id.
MIR. Joha ). Wood aud Miss Frances T.. Sola.
way, both Of Kent CO., Md.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

CL0sIsG SCENES IN CONGREss.-The Phila-
dcIphia Sun says, all accounts agree that there
House than usual on the last night of ses-
sion. This is attributable, in great part, to the
fact that Speaker Banks peremptorily banished
all wines aud spirituous liquors FROM the Capi-
tol Coffee was substituted to marked advan-
tsge. Only one member was intoxicated. and
he was a Kentuckian, who was dragged up from
his slpmbers occasionally to vote on any impor-
tant question.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20
FRou Eunops--I.v The arrival of ,ba p.,,;.

From EURoPE.-By the arrival of the Baltic
we have four days later intelligence--date TO
the 9th inst. The news is u important, though
not without interest. Affairs in Spain were
unchanged. The government party was still
successful. Napoleon's health was Represented
TO be in very precarioos state. Affairs in
Italy were in the same gloomy condition, though
the government forces seemed to have suppress
ed the instruction. In English affairs the only
matter of uots was a fear that Russia was seek.
ing to evade the requirements of the Peace
Treaty. Commercially, cotton was firnl bread
stuffs depressed, aud prices unchanged.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

PEAcHEs.-This excellent fruit will be
rariiy, indeed, this year. This is usually the
height Of the peach season, but, as yet,we have
not seen only one basket. We'understand there
will be from l6 to 10000 baskets sent to mar
ket from AppOquinimnk Creek, in which region
more than 100000 baskets were yielded last
year Mr. C. Donat, Produce Merchant in
this town, has purchased the fruit in several
orchards in Kent County, Md, and expects to
gather therefrom about 5000 baskets.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

The SHIPYARDs.-Our skilful and enterpris-
ing ship builder, Mr.. James Hendrickson, has
been doing an active business this season.
On the 30th ult., he launched vessel with
20 feet keel, % feet and inch. beam, and 8
feet hold-burthen so tons. She belongs to
Geo. w. Cummins, Esq, of this place, and is
named " Wauponsa."
On the 14th inst, he launched another of go
feet keel, % feet beam, 5 feet hold, and so toss
bartEen. She was named Sarah Louisa"
aud belongs to Mason Bailey, Esq of Kenton.
Mr.. III. has now on the stocks a schooner of
s3 feet keel, 25 feet beam, 6 feet 3 inch hold,
aud 1870 tons burthen. II is being built for
Messrs. BeSston g. Watkins, of Odessa.
Messrs. Sutton g. Hendrickson, at the lower
shipyard, launched, on the l4th inst, a fine
schooner Of 800 tons burthen, with 100 feet
keel, 81 feet beam, and feet 6 inch. keel
This vessel was built for John Magee, Esq, of
Port Richmond. above Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

The CAMP Meeting near this place, which
commenced on Thursday last, has been going
on very successfully. The attendance on Sun
day was very large. We have heard it re-
marked by several in the habit of attending
camp-meetings. that they never saw more car
riages at any former meeting than were at this.
The number of persons present has been CON-
puted at from six to eight thousand. Sermons
have been preached by the following ministers
Fridays. T. Gardner. Saturday-Messrs
Robinson, Jerman and Todd. -Sunday-Kars
ner, Robinson and Ayres. Monday-Higgins
Ayres and Layton. Taesday-Torbert ant
Maclary. The camp will probably break OIL
Friday.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

SUDDEN DEATH.-On Sunday morning last, a
~cn, upon being called and making no response,
was found dead in one of the tents on the Camp
Ground, at which she was employed. Coroner
Arfhurs summoned a jury and held an inquest
shortly afterwards, but nothing very definite
being elected by the investigation, the verdict
rendered was "death from unknown cause.''-
This woman had hitherto been long addicted tc
intemperance, and it is to this that her sudder
demise is supposed to be attributable. She
came to the tent about an hour before she was
found dead, and answered very nationally seve
raj questions psopounded to her.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

BY the act which has passed Congress, the pay
of msInbers will begin ut the expiration of the
last Congress. and will make difference Of
several thousand dollars each in favor of the
present members. II gives nominally $4,000
year as compensation, or actually about &c.
900 as two ordinary sessions are about, or little
rhe=s Of year. The mileage is continued.
while the hooks are cui of. and members charg-
ed with absence, except in cases Of sickness.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

Honor TO LITTLE DELAwARE.-Mr. Polk.
the Democratic Governor elect of Missouri,
who outstripped both his competitors. Col. Ben.
ton and the opposition candidate, MIR. Ewing.
IS a Delawarian by birth. He was born in
Sussex County the birth place of his father,
WIN. N. Polk, and where he continued to re-
side until his fathers death, which occurred a
few years ago. His mother was sister TO the
present Executive of this State, Gov. Causey.
Young Polk, after having completed his prepa-
ratory studies IN his native State under the
instruction of competent classical teacher,
entered Yale College, where he graduated
about 1929 or 1880. He remained at New
Haven, alter graduating, two years, during
which time ne pursued the study of the law in
the law school connected with the College -.
After having completed his course of legal
study, he returned TO Delaware, and was ad-
mltted to the Bar. Bat he removed immedi-
ately upon his admission, to St. Louis in Mis-.
souri,, and commenced at once the practice OF
his profession, where he has resided until the
present time.
FRANCE "a newspaper correspondent In France
asserts the interesting fact, that bible, given
to child fifteen years since, has been the
means of bringing to the truth the inhabitants
OF whole village. who, hearing a month ago
for the first time that Professionalism is the rei
gion of the bible, have made application for a
minister Of that persuasion.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

been one Of the best meetings vi Lie kna eyc4
held at the Mission. At this camp enemies
were made friends aud were seen rejoicing to-
gethcr.
The weather has been quite showcry for the
last week. The thermometer stood in the
shade from "A to 80 degrees.
Yours, &c, CARROLL BARD.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

The CRoPs.--We are happy to learn, from
all our exchanges, that the recent rains have
been general and abundant, and that the pros
poets ofthe corn crop for the present season,
as well as of other grains, of hay and of fruits,
are excellent. Agriculture is the nursing
mother of all the ats, and while the mother
must herself be fed and clothed and housed by
the merchant, manufacturer and mechanic, she
is ready and willing to reciprocate, and hum
dred fold, the favors she receives from theii
hands respectively; and ifno unexpected blight
comes, she will this year be able to do it.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

The Posi- OFFICE COMMITTEE report bill,
making the usual appropriations for the Ocean
Steamer Mail service, but proposing to give
notice Of the discontihuance of the extra pay
to the Collins line, and directing a contract to
be made with Com. Vanderbilt for alternate
trips, at $4,000 per trip.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

The SUGAR CRoP.-The unfavorable news
for the next crop has opened contracts early
this year. The New York Post says that num-
ber Of crops have been contracted at various
prices, which it reports at from $2l to $2S
per box of l6 and l64 urrobes, all with more
or less heavy cash advances.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

0cr Sowing Time is approaching, and we
observe that our farmers are busy in preparing
the ground for the seed-powing, narrowing,
&c. The ground has been in excellent order
for turning up.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

flaHTISq IN KANsAs.--On the 18th inst.
force of 200 Free.State men attacked the town
of franklin, containing only "a Pro Slavery
men. They fought four hours, during which
time six Free,State men and four Pro-Savery
men were killed. Another report says II of
the Free-State men were killed or wounded.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

BENEFIT OF THE RECENT SHOwERs.-The
recent showers of rain have greatly benefited
the corn and potatoes in the middle and south
ern States, and an average crop of both is GER
tain
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

OVERLAND MAIL TO CALIFoRNIA.-We are
gratiied to see that Congress has appropriated
S500,000 to start an overland mail to the Paci.
ic. The Postmaster General is authorized to
contract Immediately, and we trust to have it
in operation by next spring
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

6r The "Independents and Repealers" +"
meet in County Convention, at Dover, on Tues
day, the I'd of Septesber.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

Cons The recent rains have invigorated
the corn crops. The stalks have attained a
fair size. and large ears, and if the frost does
not make an early appearance. the crop will be
better than was anticipated.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

9-We were visited yesterday and last night
by heavy falls of rain. No fears are now en-
tertained for the corn crop.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

0F The American Convention will be held
next Tuesday, and the Democratic on Thurs
day following.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

or The communication off H. p. will az.
pear next week. We would be pleased to hear
from him again.
Smyrna times., 1856-08-20

AMERICAN GENIus.-Prolessor Morse has
been invited to the coronation of the new En-
perOr Of Russia, and it is stated, has contracted
with the government to establish lines of tele-
graph throughout the Empire. With the usual
magnificent hospitality which the Gar always
extends to scientific employees, our distinguish
ed couDtrymen is furnished with splendid apa IT.
ments, horses, servants and all requisite enter
tainments.
NEwsPAPER CHANGER. Chambers, Esq,
has withdrawn from the editorial department
of the Milford Beacon. He says:
"At the present time the reading taste is so
highly spiced with the party isms of the day.
that none but political paper will be patroni.
zed, and as we cannot consent to publish such
an one, (Our moral feelings preventing us,) we
have determined to relinqush our enterprze
OF editing a neutral paper"
The paper will be continued by MIR. w. w.
M. Austin, and will support Buchanan and
Breckinridge. Mr.. A. has heretofore published
Democratic paper in Wilmington.
Smiths VEGETABLE OINTMENT.--We would
call the attention of our readers to the adver-
tisement of this preparation. 1t is purely ve-
getable, and, consequently, need not be feared
frem any bad properties. We hear high CON-
nendations in regard TO its healing qa!ities,
and have no doubt of its merits as a valuable
medicine for the diseases which it is designed
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