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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
bic DiscQYcrY.

As We were leaving the Office for dinner yes
terday noon, We noticed shining light in a cor
ner OF a stair. Curiosity prompting usto ascer-
tam the cause Of this phenomenon, we stopped,
and picked up thin circular substance, color
less, about the size of small pill.box. Our
knowledge of chemistry and mineralogy were
alike bafled by the mysterious nature of the
substance. After vainly endeayoring to come
to satisfactory opinion of its nature, we ex
hibited- it to scientific friend, who informed
us that it was genuine solid silver, and was gem
orally known by the appel ton of "dime."-
The truth flashed upon US, with the hale on
memories of old days, when we were accustom-
ed to such sights As the dime could no, have
grown there, it was probably spilled by some
unfortunate individual.
r. S. The owner can receive the same by
proving property, and paying for this adver-
tisement.
81 cY- CoRsE & Son have just received q large
invoice of beautiful wall paper. which is on ex-
hbition at their paper room. We advise all
who desire to purchase any thing in this line, to
examine their stock, feeling sure that they will
be pleased with its quality and appearance.
B The new block of Mr. John Green, di-
rectly opposite our Office, has been covered,
and is now in the hands of the plastercrs.-
1t is a noble structure--durable and handsome;
and will long stand monument to the classic
taste Of its accomplished Architect, Mr.. Ssoyer.
We are glad to see such improvements, and
happy to notice that Mr.. Green's building will
not stand alone in its glory for any length of
time, as Messrs. Bassett Dunham are erect
ing next to it a block for Messrs J. S. Kim
ball & Co., which, as far as we can Judge
from present appearances, bids fair to rival in
strength and beauty, its digni6ed neighbor.-
Several other blocks are rapidly going up in di-
vers portions Of the city. The more the better.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

Phladeiphia recently, arrangements had been
made for the marriage of u young lady of a most
respectable family. The event was to lave been
consunmated ON Wednesday last, and all the
necessary arrangements we're completed, when
the lady was suddenly attacked by Illness, died
on Sunday, and was buried the very day which
was to have witnessed the solemnzation of her
nuptials. Her marriage garment, at her own
request, formed her shroud. 'f7 "F7t' fa
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

DAMAGE BY HIGH WATER.-Great damage
has been sustained on the line of the Toledo,
Wabash and Western Railroad. The heaviest
damage was at point fifteen miles below La
fayette, Indiana. Four bridges have been
sWept AWAY. 5.rt .-.-
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

Steiner, Of Philadeiphia, made an ascension
from Erie . few days ago, in a balloon, propo
sing to fy to Canada. When nearly at his jour
ney's end, an opposing wind struck him, aud
his go-cart was tumbled into the lake. He was
rescued, considerably wet, by steamer, bound
for Detroit. 49, sssss s.s=zs.fz& a.5
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

eB Fred Emery, the notorious murderer of
William Phillips, was married on Monday, the
25th Of May, to the belle Of Leavenworsh-
the lady who offered her hand to any man
who would bring her the scalp of an Aboli-
t;on;st
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

eB Peaches will be abundant in Southern
Illinois. man near Jouesboro' has a young
orchard OF seven thousand trees, which he hopes
will yield bushei each.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

cB We learn from the Park vile Courier that
that city is about to submit to the people pro.
position to subscribe, on the part of the City,
fifty thousand dollars to the Parkville and Grand
River K. Il.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

PERTINENT QUESTION Indianola Wis
itor wants to know if the New Constitution is
adopted by fifteen or twenty thousand majority,
will it be Republican, triumph? Will the Ga
zette tell us !? ss y.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

INJUNCTION GaANTED.-The Supreme Court
has granted an injunction against the issue of
bonds OF Louisa County, recently voted, for the
Ft Wayne and Platte Valley R. r. So says the
Muscatine Journal.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

eB Why does not somebody of influence
start petition to the City Council for num-
berng and labelling the streetss Our present
guess-work system of ascertaining precise To-
cali,ies in the business portion of the city is
very announcement even to ourselves, and must
be an absolute nuisance to strangers. The cost
for numbers for the doors would be exceed
ingly sght-in fact. almost nothing; and signs
for street corners should be procured at any
cost, IS they arc Of incalculable benefit. Take
the lead, somebody. ,t--
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

sY Three persons, Shou,z, Neuslein and
La Pointe, were hung at ST. Louis on Friday
last. With the two hung at Alton on the sane
day and jackson, at Chicago, this looks like
wholesale business sr" ftE ..s.~lrs.= .~ts
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

An ELECTRICAL OvERTURE.-0n Saturday
evening some few spectators iu the vicinity Of
the Academy of Music, during The thuaaer-
storm which occurred just before the hoer ior
opening the Opera House, Witnessed perform.
auce not set down in the bills. In the b'achest
part of the shower, sudden HASH OF lightning
brilliantly Illuminated the atmosphere, and ball
of FIRE descended the flagstaff upon the top of
the Academy, splitting the staff into hundred
pieces, scattering them about the street In irsg-
nents. some not more than three o. four inches
in length. 1t seemed to pass directly IRON
the flagstaff 10 the roof and ofi into the
stree,, without injaring the building In rhs
lesst. A hour iates in she evening, aud The
effect would have been more impressive md
starting. The artillery OF Heaven, mingng
wIth the crash ofinstruinents and roar OF voices
upon the stage, wetid have satf@fcd he mos.
ardent sdmirer OF the stormy school oil we=ic.--
Phil. Ledger, May 20. ersv ,,i ,s 81,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

B A gentleman passing down street day be
fore yesterday, had narrow escape for his
life. A mortar board was dropped from the
4th story of Green's new building opposite this
ter out of his handl 1t7S
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
E. JOY,
iBuildcr md Manufacturer of
A5npS gASU nFg gs WfNyl1 M yNnC

Itu --vBttNVtNNCVtdTVr VI
s10RS, SASB-FRAA MES, WINZ0 W.BLINDS,
! RE.tIBEas BOARDING. d
ICi ~ lp FL iNturcs.
ZOE LAD say TO those wishing to build that
We on hand seven hundred Doors and other work
building line in proportion.
prepared to contract Cottage Buildings In town
yaa,ry rs heretofore.
ave- houses and lots, nging from seven hun
etwo thousand dollars, which will sell or rent
nnodating terms.
b. IL lots IN Northern Addition, ranging from two
hundred dollars, which l will sell partly on time.
J. Wishing homes would do well to give me cah.
~ .h. bpy -ss.s-.s5-. .Hs.... D.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

., "a The Telegraph Office has been removed
TO the second floor of the same building,
(Lauman's Block over the Ticket Office Of the
C., B. l. Q. r. K.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

a. We observe that Mr.. Patch has taken
the Agency Of the hsna Insurance Co., vacated
by the death of Mr. Mitchell Office at the old
place, over Coolbaugh 4 Brooks Bank. This
Company has the reputation Of being sound and
prompt, and We refer our business men and all
others to the announcement in another column
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

CONTEMPT or CoURT.-An evil disposed per-
son, name unknown" was brought up before
his Honor Justice SHAW, charged with stealing
q watch from fellow traveller. Prisoner drunk
-insolent aand abusive-fned FIVE dollars for
contempt of Court-no money-sent to Jail.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

I'd The N. 7. Mirror says that Mrs. Decker,
Newburgh, hung herself with clothes line, on
Saturday last, to avoid the expected annihila-
ton.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

e8 They are erecting u new and fine Con.
gregational Church at Muscatine, AZ by 80 feet.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
AA STATE OFFIC u
JAMES d, DEVIN,

lsosT STREET, OTTUMWA.
Nv oaerhR on easy terms choice Lots In the
ay aid cheap homes In the several additions to OF.
va bel y an Attorney aud Notary Public, and hav-
4 ~ abstract II The Records of Wapello County
Pia,s, SECTIONAL County Maps and Blanks of all
r VII give pa ueular attention to the examination
r, Will d. well TO examine his lists OF
Eirst Class Lands
|sapello Adar, Adams, Appanoose, Boon, Clark,
p Dallas, Decatur, Green, Guthrie, Harrison.
fSr, hahssks, Madison, Munroe, Polk, Union, Van
ia and other Counties of Iowa.
Pay 6-bpiy
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

The County Judge of Van Buren has issued
a proclamation requiring the voters of that
county to cast their votes for against the Liq-
uor License law, at the August election.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

eB A young gentleman who has halfgrown
bear in a back alley, attempted to put bruin on
his good behavior by administering small
drubbing to him the other evening. His bear.
ship, believing he had rights which boys should
be bound to respect, took some of the garments
off the young man rather quicker and in a man.
ner not contemplated by the tai!or
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

l9The Burglars and thieves are doing !.
wholesale business in Chicago Just now. The
papers are crowded. With accounts of robberies.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

a We learn that an Invitation to visit Peo.
ria has been extended to the Mayor, City Coun.
Gil and City Officers, by the Burlington and Pc
oria Railroad, and will be accepted.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

ALL GoNE.-The Fort Dodge Sentinel says
that all the public land in that district is applied
for, and there is no chance of any new comer's
obtaining an acre. Still scores flock in on a
hunt for land .~-,ss.s .s.,-. .a.a... e..
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
R. M. WASHBURN,

sASuYACTuRkR AND DEALER IN
(slJ, Dtt0kA, BLINDS, WINDOW.
FRAME EbOOsk.fleAMEsN, AC.,
At THk BsAp OF MAIN STRICT,
BURLINGTON, IOWA.
+ All orders by mail or orthewise promptly attend
tapr A-dwly.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
EBNER, GUN NsMITH.

|unibia st. between Water n nd M ain.
|GENEH Al assortncn o. Guns, Pistols, KNIVES
aud sporting itnpleme nts kept constantly hand
|,anufacturedte order.
|Arisg olaii kindsdonc on short notice andat fair
y Ft lvZ2bDy
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

| Foariae looking military companies from ou'
sister city, Peoria. arrived here by the i7ociock
train yesterd,y, and viii return 70 their homes
| this evening. With good bands Of music and
showy uniforms they attracted much attention,
and were universally admired. saiAs
Having no military companies in Burlington
at whose door We could lay the duty Of tender
ing the hospi,alities and welcoming our visitors
!, the city, that duty to the regret Of many was
not performed at all. Not that there was not 4
most hearty welcome felt, but there vas no one
ut hand to give TO it proper expression aud a
form Of words. gg sg 4a j
These companies are under the command of
Lieut.. Bryner. and consist of the
National Blues, Lieut.. Bryner. s44
Peoria Guards, Capt. Baker.
Peoria Rifles, Capt. Dreehler.
Lafayette Rifles, Capt Louder.
The several Companies contain a body Of fine
inselligen. looking men, whose presence has
impaired gay appearance to our town. Their |
lnds here treated US TO the best Of music.
Last night there was dance at Mozart ball,
which we doubt not was very largely attended.
!. We hope, and doubt not, every attention will
,e paid TO our visitors during their stay in Bur-
in ytOn,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

Some workmen were moving locomo-
tive by hand, at Detroit, the orher day, when
they all dropped their crowbars and stared cu.
caught a crowbar and gave it a savage
thrust under the wheel, when he too drop
ped it as though it had been red hot. The ma
chine had come in contact with telegraph wire
and was charged with electricity. - ~ ~
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
sTrpHpN r. ACRES

POK kindrr. FNVCr IKUIcF d HUNK
Book Man ufacIurer.
In Cooibaugh's BInck, Main Street,
BURLINGTON, IOWA.
IIng ef every description done to order. Blank
l ruled and manufactured Ia any style. Paper,
j., &e., &C., ruled to any pattern.
A ball
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

GRAND PIANos.-We have seen some splen-
did Pianos from the Mandatory of A. w.
Ladd & Co., at the Music Store Of Mr.. Perry,
on Third Street, where he has just received 3
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

There were $3.50 failures in the United States
last year. Their debts estimated to have
been more than S5O,O00.00O, and the loss to
creditors more than s4O,OoO,O0o. ,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01


/ GA number of graceless young scamps, not
having proper respect for the powers that be,
have been propagating very industriously an
Injurious sander upon Mr.. Healy, our present
efficient and gentlemanly Capt. of Police. Had
they bethought themselves of the fate OF Esq
Weder they would undoubtedly have saved
themselves the labor of asserting that the Capt.
was tight as brick Wednesday afternoon. The
story is this. -'.'s7 sf 49, 81 3G-!
They say that the Captain and officer Smith
had the whole character and dignity of the city
to support-that they received the military at
the waters edge and escorted them to their
quartcrs-that they were engaged all day in,
showing proper attentions to our vistors-es-
lcorting them to notable places, where the best
drinks were to be found, and that before night
they particularly Capt Healy) were very tight
We now write the foregoing merely to say
this is an idle and mischievous SANDER gotten
up to injhre the reputation and abridge the use
fuluess of our efficient police! They were both
sober as judges! ..-tr. -.a3e .s.a
WWe are requested to correct a mistake
in the Gazette of yesterday, in regard to the
painting of the Third Street Chapel. The paint
ing was finished by Mr.. Raney, successor Of
Cunningham & Raney. Mr.. Raney has accom-
plishcd this job in mastery manner, and is
deserving of all praise therefor.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

h ,r,d New Books Just Received.
W a., ~ Charlotte l3ronlc,-The LIE az
~ Dronte, author Of f'Jane kyrs. .ehlriev.
q nj. :, y. Gaskiii, vols - mo. Js.t pu6iishea
m, y - ssst y. r. BROWN,
- 4 Ss.issse Third Street
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

tB Geo. ". Sharpe and John johnson we're
hung on the 10th at Alton for the murder OF
Jacob Bar,h, German peddier. The third
murderer, Sharpe, had his sentence commuted
to imprisonment for life.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

KsEs AND Pocket EtOOKS.--A
,rre assortment Of Port Mopna!es, Calf and Mo.
Wallets, Ae., DC. Just received by
Lis j. p. BROWN
Harriet House Builtinrs Sd St.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
Police Court.

a Martin Wells was brought before Justice
Harris, Wednesday, charged with peddling
without license As there was no proof of his
having sold any thing, and his Offering to do so
not being considered violation of the Law, he
was discharged.
John Brown. charged with horse stealing and
sent to the Calaboose for dsrespectful language
used in presence of the Court, was brought up
for examination yesterday and there being no
evidence against him was cleared of the charge of
horse stealing but fined one dollar for his un-
becoming conduct. . -s. s ,- +--.s.. r
Charles Hunt was arraigned before his Honor
Esquire Harris, yesterday, charged with assault
ing and fighting. Fined FIVE dollars and costs
proved to be defaulter in that amount
sent to Jail. Keep better natured next time,
Charley. -.s .tsr.z - Hiss. ..
I Capt Healey, Chief of Police, was brought
before MS Honor Esquire Walbridge yesterday
morning, for assaulting and beating Ex Police
man Richard Fenimore, and was fined ten dol
lars and costs. We understand that the Cap
tain has taken an appeal asst 8r
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
The chari.on Mail says that crops in tha.

part Of the State are looking weiiand fnesrly Two
weeks ahead Of vegetation on this side of the
Des Moipes. fsA
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
General Land Agency Office.
COUNCIL RI UFES. I0Wd.

n n E " q. IL T. q q NJ f. 1
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR.
: u promptly attend 70 Land Agencies, Investing
ae, tecatn aad Selling Land Warrants, Paying
4s' Seliahg Rea, estate, aud all other branches OF
lar t-kptf = $500
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

Col. Benton is said by the Cleveland Herald
shat Missouri will yet be Free State, is only
question Of time. So of Kansas, also question
Of time not long to be delayed a. I'd 4.. O.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

.Ai. :, GStatc In Council Bluffs and
. .OmahH.-Persons desirous o; securing Real
.e 'a e,lher OF these Gaurishng towns will do well
tar t-sp,f. Land Agent.
Council Rlufs, Iowa.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

The claim of II. B. Spelman, for $4l,o for
lamp post in front OF Grimes's block, was refer
red TO the Committee on Gas. 1a1is3s
The claim of Campbell l. Mcclure for SlS,66
for humber for Court street sidewalk, was refer
red TO the Committee ON Claims.
Mr. Scott moved that the Internal Improve
ment Committee be instructed to finish the side
walk on Fourth street, as contemplated in the
petition of the property holders. d
Mr. Denise moved that the petition be refer
red to the City Solicitor. to see ii the proposed
Improvement De required, before collections of
the assessments could legally be made. Car
ried. aize
Mr. Denise offered the following resolution,
which Was carried. s
Resolred, That the City Collector be hereby
instructed TO call on all persons owing moneys
to the city for special Improvements, where as
sessments have been made; and in case of q
failure to pay, he be hereby Instructed 10, take
legal steps sgainss the property abutting on the
improv vemenss made. 8ss4ss tesss I'd
An 'dinance estsh|ishing the grade OF Alley
No. 8, vas read sndl referred to the Internal
COMMITTEE. aqa4 -
b On molten, the Council adicurned. 81
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

CHIEF OF Police MATsELL ABOUT TO EMIGEArE.
-0a Monday morning next. Mr. George w.
Aatsell, WHO for The last thirteen years has oc-
caped the position of Chief OF Police in this
city, starts with his family for Iowa, where he
designs settling. Beside his family, two or
three officers who have, been connected with
the Chiefs Office for several years pas,, will ae-
company him., Mr.. Matsell frst commenced
public life as a Custom House officer, and vas
subsequently elected Police Magistrate, which
Office be held for Ave years during the old
watch system. He was mex, appointed. .Chief of
Police, which position he held un,ii recently
~. 7. Trib. zg~g~gs4 .~esq~- s1s sq--#ss .
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

\ \ tsEsH sapply es HEM. wil,,.m ca. s-c.,..-
Sehy ,Spf> - sA Aouess 'ues : 19st secsvea ana Sss
ter r. SnoMN.
~ y bArrel House Baiid,nRp.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

AUGUST ELEcTIoN.--The Republicans of
Muscatine have re-nominated Geo. Meason for
County Judge, w. G. Robb, Treasurer, and
II. H. Hene for Sheriff.
sYr The editor of the Glenwood Times says
the inhabitants If that city have been "highly
delighted" by the discovery of a 'noble stone
quarry adjoining town.!
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

a. The steamer Henry Clay, Captain Camp
bell, was a. the levee yesterday, bound for St.
Louis Capt. C. reports much rain about the
region OF St. Paul. bu, no danger of any rise in
this portion of the river. s
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01
JOHN n. GEAR.
7. N. ROGERS g. ca

aaasStcsalc, Grocer Il EseNier i'm w OOl.
saA large and well selected stock now arriving
ihs Spring trade, which oder TO the trade at the
a'asssst EaIes. s s mar "A
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-07-01

~ -IEa "-.1TF = Bangor, Me-, June 2o.7-I D.
- The State is we'll represented Ut the Rrrub.
lican State Convention, which met here 10 d,y.
The Hon. Lott n. Merrell. OF Augusta. VII pro.
badly be nominated for Governor. Consders-
bic interest is manifested to What position ,hs
narty will take in relation, TO the prohibuorJ
law