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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18
Terrible Trnsedy
From the Co!umbiana correspondent of the
San JOAQUIN California; Republican, We extract

FROM Tie COutHoEtna correspondent VI luz
San Joaquin California; Republican, VIC extract
the following: -
A horrible tragedy was enacted in our town
to day, and would afford II thrilling narrative
for u novelist Love, jealousy, revenge, murder
aud suicide are the condiments in this las; bloody
dish, and the details are s" shocking that albeit
we are in this State accustomed TO sanguinary
transactions, yet this is so terrible that the par
ticulars will hardly be believed, Within the
past week the old public gambling houses have
been re opened, and the wees Of lS49 and 80
flourish as hugely as they did in those periods.
To the attractions Of music and minstrels, are
now added the pretty faces of lewd women, who
seem to handle the cards as dextrou>ly as their
male synonyms. A few days since, John Cardin-
ell, formerly resident of our town, returned
with very beautiful Caslilian woman, and to-
gether opened gaming table. The woman had
attractive features and good address, and conse-
quently was very successful. On Friday last, q
we'll dressed gentlemanly appearing Sptniard
arrived in town in quest Of this woman. He
stated that formerly she was his mistress at Mo-
kelnmne Hill, but that subsequently he married
her. 1t appeared that they had been living at
the Hill during the past four years; that they
were of the better class OF their country people,
and at one time he was possessed of considera-
a
The woman refused to return with her hus.
band, and it seems their separation was finally
agreed upon. This morning he concluded that
he would return to Mokelumne Hill without the
woman, and to enable him to do SO, borrowed
sum OF money sufficient for his fare from Cardi-
nell. Instead of doing SO, however, he went to
q store aud purchased pistol and had it well
loaded. About ~ o'clock he proceeded to the
residence OF the woman, and found C.rdinell ab-
sent, but stranger present. His action betray-
ed no intention of murder. He spoae affection
ately to her, reproved her for her lack OF love,
said life was no longer bearable to him, that he
could not exist with the knowledge Of her faith
lessness, and that she should not live and be the
mistress of another man. The woman replied
to him that they were both poor, and that the
step she had taken was necessary to procure her
livelihood. She had scarcely finished speaking
when he pulled the pistol and fired at her breast
the ball taking fatal effect below the lett nipple
He looked at her moment, and seemed to glo"t
over her agony. The persons present r,n to
give the alarm, but before they were enabled 10
do SO, he again cooked his pistol, turned the
muzzle to his own breast, and fired, the bullet
periora,ing his heart He died almost Instantly
but the woman is still lingering, although there
ia no chance for her recovery
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

Col BsNroN is decidedly ia iuvor or fc6a'a
physicians. lie has engaged 20 ice ure Tor tno
New England Female Medical Cullf go a,ri N or
der that There MY be no mistake hi- visw',
lie says III letter, To one OF the LAZY tnapasrts
Please 10 let il be known that II Is Tor tho OK
elusive benefit of your institution, ul,eii ir-'ry 5E
best wishes for Its succes-, rs wc.i I'D 'nl b.s.
Judgment tor its utility." .. ef-..--,.,. ..- .
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

BEFORE JUSTICE Srorrs. Case in which it
appears, the wife of a German, living in Burling-
ton, came down without the leave Of her lord,
and took to herself another, against the peace
and happiness Of er former husband. The
court upon hearing the facts, concluded to re-
quire her appearance before the next court com
petent to determine whether she should be the
lawful spouse OF two husbands-in the penal
bond of $2OO.-tiate City.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

New York, Feb. 10.
The proceedings of the Burdell inquest this
morning we're not very important. Dr.. Bar
delrs Ledger was produced, which contained Il
charge entered on the 18th OF October, in his
own hand r:ting, showing he was actually IN
the city on the day OF the alleged MARRIAGE
This fact is confirmed bv Director OF the Ar.
tizans Bank, who states that BurdeIl attended II
meeting of the Board on that day in the p VI.
A Mr.. Farrell testified that on the night OF
the murder he was passing by Bu,delr- Onse
about half past 10 and saw u nlan pl>. in, i'm.
medatev alter he heard cry OF marler an
fall. He stopped TO listen, when i man in h,-
shirt sleeves opened Bur,ieii's trout door and
ordered him away. Mr.. Farrell was subsequent
~ carried INFO another room, where iron,
among number OF persons he pointed ont
Echel ms the man. The latter appeared dumb
founded, but uttered no words.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

To defeat this scheme for party aggrandise-
ment it will require that every democrat be
true to his principles and the trust that has
been reposed in bim.-[Gazette.
BY 'the trust imposed in him." viii you be
kind enough TO let US know what you mean, Mr..
Gazette? Do you have reference to the cor
ruption fund distributed by Eads? We all
know what your principles are, and according
to the best information We can get the "trust
imposed" by the immaculate Esds in the Ga
zstte was about fifteen hundred dollars.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

~ We learned yesterday that the Grist
Min Of Mr.. Smith, At Lowell. Henry County,
had been swept away by the late food. Also,
Mr.. Baileys Mill on Big Greek, with the
bridge near it, some three miles from NJ.
ploS asnt
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

The only Route Making sure Connections
10 Nsa.;s4 sasss Ssaaio, RccAesser. Usica os~s'ls'
ssile, E7mssu, Biaetampson. AIbdny. Toy,
Ns,e Yo,k PAstndelphid, Boston, and &
Nsan EAal.lNd NIfes, Oper AS
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

a. Mr.. DANIEL OLEARY, being disposed,
upon coming to Burlington, to see the sights,
visited that fashionable and popular resort
known as the Cotton Farm, south of the city,
Wednesday night, where he says he was robbed
Of two or three hundred dollars more or less
He made an affidavit to this effect before JUS
tice Frazee, procured warrant which was
placed in the hands of Constable Wedge, who
arrested Hugh Smith, VIM. Grier and Julia
Brown, upon whom or on the premises we're
found money in part answering description
Of the affidavit. The prisoners secured a
change of venue and took the case before JUS
tice Harris, where, such was the crowd, our
reporter was totally unable to get within ear
shot of the Office and proceedings. He says
the halls and passages of the building, the yard
and street in the vicinity we're crowded by
miscellaneous assemblsge Of the fast population
Of this city.
Mr.. O'Leary ID in fair way Of learning some
thing. We hope this may be . caution to him
and the young gentleman who accompanied him.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

cE- The Editor Of the Keokuk Post is accu-
sing the Pela Gazette Of stealing his editosialsi
If the charge is true it undoubtedly proves that
Father Scholte was hard upi
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18
Cncl,,iIaii. Feb. 6th-nf

CINCINNATI. req. btH-n00n.
Ice broken at Pittsburgh, Wheeling ana Ports
mouth. River rising rapidly above. Hole stove
in steamer Arcola, lying at Wheeling. Damage
slight. Steamer Chicago reported sunk below
tnat place. Weather very m,ld and cloudy.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

In consequence Of the withdrawal from the
gubernatorial chair, of Hannibal Hamlin. who
has been elected to the long term in the United
States Senate, Hon. Joseph Williams, of Angus.
ta president OF the Senate, will become the act
ing Governor Of Maine after the fourth Of March
uex s5s-sass
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

+ Hoo SrArsrICs.-The Terra Haute Courier
gives the aggregate killing Of hogs At that point
and Durkie's Ferry At about $4,000 head, and
adds that this will be about 1900 over the pack.
ing last year.
The St. Louis Intelligencer says that the num-
Der Of hogs packed there will be about 10000
head short Of last year, which was, we believe,
90 {)()) head
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

shakespeare was pxriotu.l,g tue, part of king
IN one OF bis plays The theatre Was sm,tl. aud
Queen Ehzabeth's boz was on one side oi the
stsge. By accident or de-isn, the Qi.en. glove 3
tell upon the staxe, right ss S,ssa.peares feet, Z
while in the middle OF one of Ids haransuea--
The poet.kiny inasnlly slopped--
Here viii We pause, aud strs gh' pick up orr 2
sisters glove" s3s. 81 - aagat SO. ar
So saying, with the creates, dignity im,gins Il
ble, he presented the glove TO The Qlecn. sllo
received it with the greatest good hu,nar, aud
thunders Of applause, OF course, iruai the cn.,rc
hOuse.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

~ MohIIe, FED. y.
The shippers, planters, Hunts AID Mont
gomery cotton presses were burned yesterday,
and ten or fifteen thousand bales cotton con-
snined. Los. 81 IhKL
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18
Peoria and Oquawka Railroad.
a %
EAsTElaN EXTENSION.

EASTEbN EAIENSAONs
open 10 tho Junction with she l. q -.
IOEORIA and 81. Louis In Railroad connection. The
shortest and only reliable route to Bloominston, De-
caur Springfield Alton, g. Louis, Cairo, and AL South
crn Illinois. Also, Cipcpnati and the valley Of the
Ohio river. Passengers BY taking this route via Terre
Hauss and Indianapolis, save % rnesin going to Gin.
cinunti.
Time between Peoria and st. Louis only twelve hoursl
On and after September 10th, 1856 the trains OF the
above road will leave Peoria daily, (sundsys exceptedD
~ follows:
Leave PEORIA fst Louis train las p. arriving at
Illinois Central, 8:l5 p. m.
bp. M, arriving At Ill. Central $50, p. M
Da M Cen. Junc'n 10 m, arriving At Peoria H. NJ
Sp.m. tSt. Louis tran,l arriving
at Peoria II, pm.
kHThrough tickets oil the above places, including
whsens Baltimore, Phsdephia, etc., can be procured
at the oface.
Passengers requested TO procure tickets
king seats In the cars.
Trains leave east end OF Bridge. Omnibuses VIII oe IN
attendance at the TO convey TO any par
Of the city. W. h. CkCGEh, Supefintenoent.
Peoria, Sept. 4, 1855. seooPN
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

Ojwego, feD. ~.
The six vessels which were loosed from their
moorings on Sunday morning. by the treshet
and divcrged into the lake, were found near
Fort Ontario and of them brought into port
this morning.
. The Belle Adkins and Wide-awake were near.
ly full of water and i'll coming into the l,arbor
the former was sunk in deep water. The Wide
awake was thrown on her beam ends by hea-
Wy Sea and has gone ashore ne ,r the fort. Both
viii! be total losses. The Virginia at the last
accounts was in the ice below. Fa
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

u vfen one vsrd = . editosiAi r III
Gass City Of N sth, dsveesd y ihis paper, i
= sSpssens - = that NJ. Howell desirss "a
throw he respoasibiiity Of our scts spon others
o. hs isboss under raisapp pprshsnsson. While
the paternity Of our editorials vas charged, BY
the Gssesse and sstsiites, upon Distinguished
gentlemen Of this city, We did mot consider the
matter worth paragraph, knowing that gentle
men Of erdinAry dIsccrnmens would hardly find
anything shout them, 70 very exsrssrdinary ~
10 Justify the supposition iha. they had been
sritten By Col. Warren or Governor Crimes
Bat nov that Ar. Howell evidently points At .
similar paternity for squ,b which appeared in
this paper week ago, it il proper for US 70 say
oncs for al that the only one responsible for the
articles which appear in the columns Of this pa
per i the one whose name stands st its head and
who i its real editor. Neither Governor Grimes
nor Col. Warren ever wrote an article
for our editorial columns since We pub
lishedthe Ha1keye. We hope this is sufficient
y explicit to be understood BY the Gate ard all
Others Of an inquiring mind, and that G. Dun
ham and no one else will be held responsible for
the couDe Of the Hawkeye.
As to the matter Of the little article In ques-
lion It was the merest squib, only intended 70
rally the Gate upon its lugubrious tone and the
slightly bombastic character Of very threaten
ing article. We 6nd no other fault with the
Gate and have no issue TO make.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

The Boston Traveller mentions that the Hog
Distemper has recently commenced its ravages
IN that vicinity. It is stated that in some cases
the swine are well at night, eating their food as
usual, but are fosnd dead in their pens in the
morning. As yet the Ms rtality is noticeable
more for its siugularity and suddenness, than tor
ito exfenS
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

The Indiana House of Represen- atives has
passed bill to repeal the liquor law Of 1855 by
vote of 10 to Is.
have persisted in Nicaragua since Walker iuya-
ded the country.
Lola Aontez Is advertised as performing an
engagement At the Green Street Theatre in
Albany.
The Christian Advocate and the Church Jour
nal are strenuous for free seats in church, srgu-
ing correctly that the pew system drives thou
sands from church worship
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

"a The New York Evangelist learns that Yale
College is at this time blessed with an interest
ing revival of religion. 1t commenced in the
senior class, but has extended to all the classes
Il is said that twenty members Of the senior class
have recently made q public profession Of rel.
r;x =
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

-.---l------- = II -. New ora, FeRldl
But little more additional testimony "a the
Burdrll inquest was elected
Alter Farrelrs testimony yesterday, an at.
tempt was made to identity Ecl,el and Mrs Cum
bingham as the parties who entered "a store on
Friday previous to the murder. Tor the purpose
OF purchasing dagger, but the witness failed to
identify them. ...,. 81 ...
Mrs. Cunningham was last evening committed
to the Toombs at the conclusion Of Farrell's tes.
tinony, who swore to hearing the cry Of murder
in Burdcll's house OH the fatal Friday night, aud
that while he was stopping to listen, man in
his shirt leeves opened the front door aud or
durad him aw.v
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

The old gentleman who thought he could
stop . rat hole with toasted cheese, has just
been overtaken BY another hallucination, viz -
That young women can Be kept from knowing
| whats What" by sanding them 70 boarding
ssheol
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

On the night Of the 22d ult, newborn in
FAINT was found in the steam mill half mile east
OF Aonroe, Jarper County. The child was we'll
wrapped up in cotton batting, table cloths, bsn-
kets, and several other articles too numerous to
mention A burning candle was placed near
it to attract attention. The mother OF the child
has been discovered. She for some time refus.
ed 10 own it. She is grass widow, who has
been living with a gentleman residing near Mon
roe, since her husband left, better than year
ago.
CuRK FOR FrLoxs ON THE FINGERs.-The Sci-
entific American says: The past year we have
known the spinal morrow of an OK or COW APP
Piled by three different persons, with the most
satisfactory results, in relieving pain and secu-
ring cures of their felons. The spinal marrow
should be applied for every four hours for two
days."
MARRIED. IN HASTE TO REPRSr At LEISURE
The Detroit Advertiser says that . young man
Of that city, oil the EAST order, while enjoying
sleigh ride with . young seamstresS became
90 much enamored that he asked the young
woman TO marry him. This being agreed to,
| the services Of magistrate at . small village
| ON their route united them. Returning from
| the blsstul excursion, Lothario repensed Of hia
| rsshness, and pleading weakness from intoxica'
ton a an excuse, declared his intention not tc
fulfill the contract, and left town, while his wife
sought her truant lord every where in vain.
The amount Of sales Of negroes At the slave
| pens in Richmond, Va. last year amounted q
over a, ,oOO. 900.
There is ! man in Cincinnati in possession o
. powerful memory. He's employed By the Hu
name Society 70 remember the poor.
| Columbia College property, in New York
i composing fifteen lots, sold q auction 70
| $596, $50. The College plat is near the censr
Of business.
i lin conversation you think person wrong
rashsf hint . difference Of opinion, than oner
contradiction.
/ Esskine gave ! very lively illustration Of th
text, s.uuioh = strenEsh.1 when be sid Of
place where be slept vary n, that II the 1ea
lad been unanimous, they would have ifes
Nn cut of bsa
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

GETTING Our.-The weather has SO far mode
rated as to tempt carpenters into the open air to
work. We see that scaffolding has made its ap-
pearance and the cornice is going right on. The
Barret will soon be finished from cellar to gar
ret, and in the hands of the Deming's will be the
hnnaa . -.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

II Mr.. Bateham, of the Ohio Farmer, wrote
under date Of January 80, that the fruit buds
were uninjured at that time.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

A DAsHING and fashionable widow says she
thinks of suing some gentleman for breach of
promise, in order that the world may know she
is in market.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18
az The Spring elections are at hand and are

q The Spring elections are at hand and are
of much moment 1t is matter Of considera
BILE importance, that We, the Republicans of 10.
va, should stand to our guns and continue to
hold the government Of the State. It is impor-
tant that we should carry it at this election, in
order to get rid Of the last Buchanier and place
the School Fund in the hands Of man who
willnot pilfer it for the benefit Of . partizan
press. 1t Is important that We should stand to
our principles, and show our ability to carry the
State At all times, because in so doing We, will
exercise . very salutary influence upon the in
coming administration and restrain its flllibus-
tering, slavery extension proclivities. If weare
true to ourselves and to the principles which We
profess, another slave state can never be brought
into this Union. Our danger always has been
in our want Of vigilance. Our defeats have
mainly been from our failure to attend the polls.
And we now say to our friends in this State who,
knowing our large majority regard victory as
certain in April, that We do not by any means
regard it go. An effort must be made--a vigo
rous and united effort and the Republicans must
be gotten to the polls, or the Goths and Van
dals will steal . march upon US. No party was
ever lower than the pro-slAvery party in Iowa,
especially since its revolutionary attempt to dis
franchise the State two years ago, and since its
monstrous corruption has come to light in the
startling defalcation Of Dr.. Eads. But We are
in danger Of dispising 1t and under estimating
is power. II We expect to beat it we shall have
10 he up and doing.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

E TIeEss IN FLoRlDA.--Capt Samuel Somers re-
Gently killed near his residence, on the river St.
John, an old tigress and two half grown tigers
He also came in sight Of the old male tiger sew.
erai times, but was afraid to shoot at him. The
tgress measured eleven fest six inches from the
tip Of the nose to the end of the tail, aud it is
supposed would have weighed three or four hun
dred nounds
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

sB'Col Persitrr F. Smith {, Dr,vct brEad.cr
general Tor gallant service in the Mexican ~nt, %,
has been confirmed by the Senate rs orr sad.,r. r.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

u The superiority of our Western Railroad
is clearly established by the fact that every
road heard from save it, has been greatly dam.
aged and the business suspended, By the late
storm
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

STATISTICS OF ls5s.--Twenty two men have
died during the year over 100 years old, and
the same humber of femsles. A slave woman
In Virginia attained the age Of l27 another in
Louisiana ia, and one 800.
During the past year 1876 have lost their lives
by railroad accidents, and 629 have been woun-
ded. Of this number 26 we're engineers, and
% 6remen. This is alarge increase over 1885.
During the same period there have been 20
steamboat accidents on the rivers, lakes and
bays An increase on the number killed during
the proceeding year.
During the year just expired, 80 revolutions.
ry soldiers have died. The number on the PEN
sion list in July last was 5l4.
Two hundred and twenty seven fires have oc-
Cured, where the amount Of property destroy.
ed has been estimated at and over $40, 900. The
aggregate loss is estimated at s2i, $4,000. II
the amount Of property destroyed by FIRE where
the loss was under 5000 were added, the to.
tal'woud probably reach twenty-five or twenty
six millions Of dollars. The number Of human
lives lost by fire during the year is 1888.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18
DEATH AMONG THE qHlsrsr. The Abbe Hugo,
in his book, The Chinese Empire, observes: Z.

in his book, The Chinese Empire, observes:
The astonishing calmness with which the Chi
nese see the approach OF death, does not fail
when the last moment arrives. They expire with
the most Incompatible tranquility, without any
Of the emotions, the sgtAtions, the sgonies, that
Their life goes out gently, like a lamp that has
no more oil. 1t appears to us that this 10 to be
attributed, first to their soft, sympathetic tenn.
permanent, and secondly, to their entire want of
religious feeling -
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

Wn. Pate, : Kickapoo Ranger in Kansas kil-
led big panther With hia howie knife, amer
looaiag NJ hat. coas, lesssAaa. portion q his
III ~ - -. .ss 8
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

a. Acoupleo Of thieves stole pair of horses
and wagon from widow woman living near the
gas works, last Friday or Saturday night. In
crossing Flint river the scoundrels drowned both
hores and only escaped with their lives. We
learned last night that one of them had been
arrested and brought back to this city.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

{ 1.-THE stone is suspended by link Of goldrep-
resenting an arch, attached to wedge Of the
same material, made in imitation of those used
by operative masons IN raising large pieces Of
stone. Mr.. 7. made some very happy remarks
on presenting this stone, and gave an interest
ing account Of the manner in which the ruins
from which it s taken were discovered. He
gave many other facts connected with the histo-
~ of the Temple. all interesting to ''the craft"
New Haven Journal, Jan. Is.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-02-18

NrasxR-A young man, named Brewer, was
struck 50 severely At dance house in Iowa City,
. few days ago, that he died in . short time. The
name OF the murderer was not given.