The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1857-1858, 1857-07-29
TELEGRAPHIC.

IL Hollis Yater, Of Gibheim. was instantly killed
By lightning yesterday. and his brother, q the
same time, was seriously paralyzed Ayonng
lady was also struck down by II, temporarily
The thunder and lightning was terrific.
Washington, July 2lst
Col. O. Jackson, Of Michigan, and Robert H.
Clark, Of Delaware, were appointed pursers IN
the navy.
A letter has been received at the naval depo,
from the commander Of the Niagara, represent.
| ing sll hands in good health. Sol miles OF the
| telegraph cable have been coiled on board the
| shin, and the work was progressing at the rate
OF 100 miles in "a hours.
The Western Railroad Excurtionists. on their
| arrival here this morning, proceeded 70 th~
Presidents grounds where they were formally
| introduced 10 the President. Music from three
bands enlivened the occasion. subsequently
the visitors we're escorted 70 the various places
of interest.
/ ST. Louis, July 2lst.
The extensive wooden and willow ware es-
tAbshment Of Cavender Marston was burned
last night. Loss unknown, insured $4,000.
The Monroe Housc was damaged to the amt
Of 6o00 dollars, insured.
Kansas advices state municipal ticket elected
! in Lawrence, the 18th, James Blood, Mayor.
4 The State convention finished its session af
| Topeha on Thursday. Marcus j. Parrott was
| nominated for Congress. The convention was
i very large, and the utmost unanimlty aud en-
thasiasm prevailed.
| The Topeka Constitution, and State Govern
i ment, were unanimously sustained. The Con-
stitution will be re-submitted to the people at
| the August election.
The city government Of Lawrence has not
ye. passed any acts or done any business.
New York, July FL.
A n n Al
urcr of the Erie Railroad in place Of Daniel
| Drew, resigned.
| large meeting was held in the 5th ward last
night, at whclrrsrong resolutions Nere adopted
/ coniemning thr Police law and rhc Republican
| legislature, and sustaining Mayor Wood. Many
speeches were made.
Saratoga, July alst
| The fracture in the pipe which conveys the
water to the bathing house, at Congress spring,
| has been repaired. The spring will be open TO
| the public on Wednesday morning.
New York, July %.
The Isaac Carver brings dates from Lagrns,
| Mexico, TO June rs. That place WAS healthy,
/! but the vom,, had made its appearance at Vera
Cruz. There was an unsuccessful attempt at
| revolution at Lacnna on the light OF the lo'h
OF June, the object being to depose the pres
| ent government of the provinces Toe captain
OF tile port, the collector and several other per.
| sons mplic ted in the affair were under arrest
aud will be sent to Vera Cruz.
| Archbishop Hughes publishes 10 day lengthy
reply 70 the attack of the New York Times, in
the course of which he SAYS that he has not the
| slightest idea of asking for coaaiutor, and
that there was not the slightest probability OF
one being appointed during his life except at
his own request, As to his resignation he will
| take that into serious reflection in the year
1879 il his life should be prolonged to that re.
| mote period.
The attempt to enforce the no advance wages
/ system in New York has been abandoned.
New York, July e2nd
Mayor Wood, and Mayor Howell of Brooklyn,
met at the White street station house to-day,
as members Of the Police corps. Mr.. Chatweli
has espoused their cause, SO that the board is
tied, and some difficulty is apprehended in the
election of successor to Mr.. Draper. The
| proceedings Of to-day are secret as yet
/ New Orleans July alst,
Cotton generally unchanged sales SO bales
mixed com. 9oa95. Flour -. New red wheat
| 40 Freigh,s stagnant. Mercury at noon 30
! degrees.
Albany, July 81.
There is a bad break in the Erie Canal about
| a mile west of Albion.
! Washington, July 2i.
The steamer yesterday carried out the ren,o-
val OF Col Jack HAYS Surveyor General OF
| California and commission TO his successor.
This action Of the administration is brought
about by the fact that Col. HAYS in making con-
tracts for surveys in California exceeded the
appropriation made by Congress by nearly
Sl75,uu0.
Gen. Herran, the New G.enadian minister,
arrived here this morning. He addressed a
letter the Secretary OF State, informing him that
whenever it was convenient. he was ready to
open negotiations for settlement O! pending
questions.
New York July 81.
Judge Ingraham to-day dissolved the injunc-
ton against the payment Of the Metropolitan
Police. The Brooklyn Police, who have receiv-
ed no moner since April I'D, are to be paid to
morrow or Thursday.
Eugene Anderson, q policeman, was shot
dead early this morning by a burglar named
Frank Pell isser. The murderer is in custody.
Louisville, July 2lst
A street encounter occurred this y. m. be-
tween George d. Prentice, editor Oh journal,
and Geo. d. Durette, editor OF the Courier,
) growing out OF an article in the latter paper re-
!. flecting on Mr.. Prentice Pistols we're used by
both parties. Mr.. r. was slightly wcuhded.
: Was. ngton, July alst
: The War department, this morning, received
a despatch from Gov. Medary requesting permit
!, to muster volunteers as a defence against the
/ savage bands now at the upper Sioux Agency,
0 but Secretary Hays denied the request BY tele-
:, graph.
: Orders have been sent to Fort McHenry and
McAchin for troops to join at Fort Ridgely ant
r Smelling, III view Ut apprehended disturbances
= among the Indians Of Minnesota.
,f St Louis, July 81.
: Gov. Walker camped outside OF Lawrence
: With eight Companies oi Dragons on the 18th
), The citizens decided not to negotiate with him
4, They will not resist the troops unless fired upon
n. when civil war will be declared. Walker ha
,e warrants for the arrest Of city officers and 9th
or citizens Of Lawrence.
!, Cincinnati, July 81.
This morning German named koehier strar
;. c!ed his wife. lie afterwards proceeded TO III
"A house Of Nicholas 7. Horton, a respectable cit
: zen of the firm Of Horton l. Macy, and set hr
A. 10 his house, and stabbed Horton, killing hil
! instantly, then cut his own throat koehler ha
been in the employ of Horton. Supposed RET
IL son tor the act was a reprimand koehier rec
!. from Horton for abuse OF his wife. At la
80 | accounts koehler was not expected to live
- Horton leaves large circle OF relatives, toget
. err with a VILE and several children.
- New York, July -.
NC The Jury in the case Of Mueller, killed in Il
, German riot, have rendered their verdict, Il
- majority finding that he was shot by polio
man, others that he was shot by some perso
unknown.
Of Louisville, July -
nd Prentice and Durette we're arrested this es
.n- ming and held in 5000 dollars each to keep u
peace.
o' Washington, July 2l.
C. g The steamer yesterday carried out the rem
~ ~ val OF Col. Sack Hays, as Surveyor General
~ ~ California, and a commission TO his success
" This action of the Administration is bsoue
-. about by the fact that Col Hays in making &C
~ tracts for surveys in California, exceeded I
s ens appropriation made by Congress by near!y-l7
"'' -. 0n0 dollars.
~" The Secretary Of the Interior dispatched
agent to Minnesota, this Y. NJ, to ascertain
- true condition of affairs. and with instruct,