Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-06-03

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f+z- es.t sas. t..f, New York. May 81.
! An extensive FIRE occurred sh.s mornIsy in
this village by which large portion oil Il on
the south side Of the Canfse river was destroyed
the fire commenced in cabinet makers shop
and destroyed 80 dwellings aud places Of busi-
ness. The loss has not been ascertained, but
Is probably $500, ,o0o-partly insured. -. .-.
l. Washington, May 81.
Col. McMulen was this morning commission
ed as Governor OF Washington Territory. Gen.
Scot: is here on business connected with the ar
my movements ~=-. .. ..s-. -.a. egarl- e
| .4.s...... .s.s .. r.- ST. Louis. May "a. y
J. The Santc Fe mail has arrived; news unmpor-
tant-lndidn depredations were unusually e1-
| tensise during the month OF March.
Jndge Baird has been announced as "a candi.
date for Congress in opposition TO oteio Addi-
son. .4..
| s .r-e.- q. .-ss z-g Albany, May &c.
| George Lawrence, a boarder at the Por, Or
ange Hotel in Broadway, in this city, was found
dead in his bed this morning. During the night
the gps pipe in his room burst and he suf.
| focated, as is supposed, in his sleep. aaa
5--# Buffalo, May 81.
A Gre bruke uut all, ut o'clock last night In
the beef and pork pack N house of Miles, Jonas
Il Son, corner Of Prince and Hanover streets
loss not heavy and covered by insurance.
ge 49,. Washington. MAY ~.
Pres. Buchanan will remove to the Soldiers
Home, four miles from this city, early in JGly,
and occupy it his summer residence. Dr.
King house has been placed at bis disposal by
invitation of the board of directors Of military
asylum, of which Gen. Scott is president. .
New York News.
New York, May 20.
The difficulties in the polce department. eul-
minated in Brooklyn Saturday night, IN an open
outbreak in the Ninth District Station House
Captai' Miller and officer liaupt, who are in
favor of the law, were driven from the Station
House, and ilaupt was severely beaten aud was
thought would have been killed if he had not
drawn a pistol. ..-.. Htr.
The American schooner, Charles Hill, Captain
Smith from Mayogues, St. Domingo, ran into
Dominican Packet which crossed her bows du-
ring March. Capt. Smith is now in Jail in st.
Domingo, in default OF payment OF fine $4,000
for wilful damage to the Dominican vessel
II" has abandoned his schooner to the Govern
ment.
A correspondence has passed between Mr..
Elliott, United States Commercial Agent and
the Dominican Government. The former asked
the freedom of the vessel and an indemnity ot
500 900. The Dominican Government declined
10 acccde to the demands and thus the matter
rests.
Gov. King, of New York, John p. Kenne-
dy of Baltimore, and other distinguished gen
tleincn have accepted Invitations to be present
at the Bunker Hill celebration on the 18th OF
June.
The Columbus Guards of Columbus, Ohio, the
Providence Light Infantry and other military
companies from various sections, will be present
the occasion.
Mcssrs Beal, Mcck & Dewitt are reported,
th,s p. NJ, to have failed, in consequence of
heavy losses in Erie r. R. stocks.
The Supreme Court to-day declared the new
Police Bill constitutional. Judge Roosevelt dis
sented.
The general opinion is that many Of the
captains who have acknowledged the authority
of the Mayor thus far will declare for the new
board tonight.
A large number of the police have indica-
ted to the General Superintendent their de-
sire to serve under the new Commissioners as
soon as the Station Houses are provided.
Powers celebrated Statue of the Greek Slave
will be sold at auction by II. II. Leeds 4 Co, on
Tuesday, June 23d, at IL O'Clock, at the Nor
chants Exchange this city, on account OF Mrs.
Kate Gillespi, who drew it in the distribution of
the Cosmopolitan Art Association of Cincinna-
t. The statue will previously be on exhibition
in the Exchange.
Washington, May "a.
DR.. Chas OFraily, who occupied high and
responsible position in the Department Of the
Interior and was formerly Chief Clerk in the
Land Office, died in this city this morning. he
was Past Grand Master of the Masonic order of
this District, and was well known by the Masonic
fraternity of the whole country.
Philadelphia, May %.
The new cent coin was issued by the Mint to
day Large amounts drawn by citizens
and for distribution by Express TO other cities.
Boston, May rs.
The carriage mandatory of Ships & Dudley,
with some adjoining buildings, in Char.esto"n,
were destroyed by fire this morning. Loss
| 10000.
Pratt's Powder Mill in Acton, blew up this
morning There was no loss of life but consid-
erab!e damage Of property.
Madison, Ind, May 25.
Buck Mckinney, who, with five others, es-
capped from Jail Thursday last, was csted at
Greensburg, Ind last night, and will bc brought
| back to nOr!oW.
Cleveland, May %.
The Presbyterian General Assembly met at l 0
o'clock to day The report OF delegRtes TO the
General Association from Massachusetts, shows
some excitement in that body relative to send
ing a delegate to the General Assembly. Rea'
son-complicity with slavery. ll.ierred.
General Association of New York refused to
send delegates for same reason. Communica-
ton was received from Ashmun Institute, Hew
Clstle, Pa, asking all and co operation III edn'
C .ting colored youths for the ministry, under
care of Old School Presbytcrv. Referred to
: committee on overtures. New Hampshire is the
only New England State represented.
WasbiTg.ou. MAY 27.
/ An oil, cial letter from Cape Deyerde says the
n crops, though not abundant, are sufficient Il
e keep the peopie from actual want. More thai
. > 600 inhabitants in the I.lands and Archpela
e 90 have fallen victims to cholera.
IS The Commissioner of Patents, at the reque=
of the American uuano Company, Is distributing
the transmission at the expense Of the recp
u ents. Parcels OF guano iruin Bakers Island !
II the Pacific, with the object OF determining IT
IS economical value as compared with other una
u nures.
Newark, y. j., May q.
% A destructive fire occurred in this city abor
a o'clock this morning in one of the large too
lie story factories OF the Newark India Rubbt
H. Companies, used for heating or vuicanAhg III
ID sheets. 1t originated from the heater aud Il
III tally destroyed the building with large stool
le The loss is about $4,000, partially insured =
a Jacob Allen, Forgcnian Of Engine Company N
n T. ana one OF tHc nfctUdU Vi D. "a T. <hiIcht ~
he Engine Manufacturers, was instantly killed by
n, falling wall. John b. Thorn, First Assistant l.
IL gineer, was seriously injured, his recovery
Il. doubtful.
Charleston, May %.
The steamship Isabella has arrived here vi
90 Havana dates to the 25th instant. Sugar co
m tnued in demand, quotations were unchsnae
Stock at Havana 100000 boxes and at Aata
rv sas $4,000. Molasses was Improving and he
~ at 3 reals Muscayado was scarce at l4f.
Ths U. s. steam frigatc Wabash arrived
Aspinw all on the 7th inst. The Cayenne VOL
IN sail in few days.
nc New Orleans, May "a.
ms The Empire City reached her wharf at
..'e clock. Ten thousand people we're present u
an Walker accompanied by Col Jsqnes, Mr. Hat
IN, ih err and Mr. Turner, Agent Associated Pre-
@ @se proceeded in carriage TO the ST. Charles iiot
eh' where Walker spoke, expressing his thanks
the kind reception, recognizing in their m'nr
). the American love for liberty, and assured tn
hat that victory was sill sure. The greatest
lee citemen, exists in the city, the 81. Charles IL