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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
Gro. FRAzEE. Sec'y.
Protracted Meetings.

Very interesting meetings, We are informed,
have been held the past week, in the basement
room of the Baptist House of Worship, conduc-
ted by the pastor of Church. and attended by
large audiences and much Interest. We are re-
quested to say that these meetings will continue
through the present week and to be held in
the main audience room of the house, with
preaching every night att o'clock, preceded
and followed by meeting for prayer and confer
ence.
The meetings at the methodist Church, we
are informed, continue with undated and rath-
err increasing interest, and that number have
already made public profession and become
connected with the Church. May the good
work 60 on, and all our citizens become bene-
fitted thereby.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
ADDITIONAL By THE TEXAS.

! SOS sE
| She left San Juan on the 10 inst. Gen Hen.
negen received reinforcements at Grenada on
| Dec Sth, and on 18th, after seige of l6 days he
succeeded in driving the enemy before him, kill.
ing l45, with loss Of only 25 Of his own troops
| The odds against him was 10 tot. All military
stores, artillery and public documents at Gena-
| da, were removed to Riras uninjured, Walker
| having previously taken possession of the latter
city without opposition. The enemy retired on
hearing of his approach, The Costa Ricans, how
ever had taken possession of all the boats on the
San Juan river, thus cutting off all Walkers
communications. Special dispatches to the N.
Orleans associated Press state that the Costa Ri
cans were protected by the British in the latter
affair.
So recruits had arrived at Punta Arenas and
proceeded up the river. Just as the Texas was
leaving messenger arrived at San Juan saving
that Walker had recaptured Fort San Carlos
which had been taken by the enemy and was
then coming rapidly down the river, scattering
all before him. The above dispatch was furnish
ed BY the passengers Of the Texas and is evident
~ highly colored.
Second Dispatch Returned Nicaraguans give
contradicting but generally rather dismal ae.
counts of affairs at Nicaragua.
The capture of the boats on the San Juan riy.
er was effected by man named Spencer, for.
merry nate ou uoaFu one VI the c0mpanys boats
aided by 500 Costa Ricans. Besides capturing
all the river boats, together with the Fort Cas-
slas San Carlos, they also took both Of Walkers
large lake schooners and a few barges.
Several of Walkers officers came passengers
ON the Texas. Some Of them state that Walkers
case is hopeless, while Others were more san
guine.
meeting of Walkers friends who came On
the Texas will be held here in a few DAYS.
1t is reported here that Spencer is in the pay
of Vanderbilt, The British assisted him with
gun boats. IS of Walkers men at Punta Are
mas under Lackhridge attempted to retake the
boats laying there but the British commander
gave notice that be would not allow it.
New York, Jan. II.
An Iceberg was formed in the East riYes this
r. n aad numbers crossed between New York
and Rsncslru nv, soa4 -
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

New o. =
n Steamship MAS treqs San Nicafas
qua, . arrived beasw TIT cisy.
TE6pprseEx that the CoSta Mlcans sslI.
porfsd ~ ths feet bsd sstasd every
steamboat on the San Jnan river.
The steamer San Carlos left IL gin Bay On the
I'd jan, but VAS captured By the Cossa Ricans
soon after she got into tie river.
Col. Lackbridgc With ESQ men had possession
Of Punta Arenas, but the Costa Ricaa force Of
ohsfhsusxnd men held every other point on the
river.
/. is confirmed that Gen. Hermingo's men had
beaten the allies at Grenada and joined Walker
at Rivas.
Walkers army IS Represented 10 have been IN
good spirits and more confident OF success while
the allies were fighting ssnong themselves.
The steamship james Adler with the passen-
gers which she took from the Tennessee. at Nor
folk, arrived at San JuaE on the 9Th. bet in con.
sequence Of the difficulties on the Transit route
she sailed the next morning for Aspnwalt, to
forward her passengers by the Panama route
The James Adler would return to Punta Are
mas and will be due in New York about the a2d
inst
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
Cold weather In lesa.


II is a matter not little surprising to persons
from the north and east, ofmuch higher latitude
to learn Of so many deaths from freezing as oc.
Cured in this state last winter and scarcely less
in number this The impression generally is,
that the climate of Iowa is mild, and even from
the pablshed meteorological tables of its temp
erature, that inferance may be drawn. but the
unobstrucsed winds possess degree of severity
that prove so fatal TO the many, whose untimeiy
deaths We are called upon to record II be-
hoves all persons to provide themselves with
ample and suitable protection against these UNI
INDICATED winds, and to avoid exposure to them
when not positively called for. The Dubuque
Republican thinks that not lees than fifey lives,
IN Die last twenty days, have been iost.in that
way IN northern Iowa and southern Minnesota
and y these may be added many more h other
psfn Of Tie state. but not Of 50 frequent occur
rsnce
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
A New Years Contrc temps.

"What is the price OF those bracelets?" en-
quired a gentleman OF this city Of fashionable
jeweler, the day preceding the New Year.
The articles in question were dainty bits of
biioutaiae, sparkling with emeralds, and few fe-
minnie wrists but would have felt an itching to
be clasped by the seductive ore in which the
precious jewels were set 1t is not necessary to
state the price paid for the treasures, but they
were purchased by the pricer, who at the time
wrote upon slip of paper the direction to where
they were to be sent, -'iliss--, No, Eighth
street. The next morning the donor called at
the house of the fair lady, who he supposed was
by that time in possession of the treasure, and
feeling rather ambitions to know if his present
had come to hand, he first had recourse to hints
but finding the fair one most ovokingly incom-
municative on the subject he finally came out
with point blank question, when to his dismay
he discovered that it had not been received
Leaving the house he proceeded to the jeweler,
but the store was closed, and he,swas 'conse-
quently still compelled to linger in, suspense
Returning in the evening to his own domcil--
for our hero was married mamie was met
upon the threshold by his spouse, whose BEAM
ing eyes and radiant smile proclaimed Der in
more than usual good hurnor, "0h,il what a
dear, kind, considerable love hubby you are,n
said he, putting one arm round her neck and
pressing her round vernlillion lips to his 81 de-
clare it's the sweetest present have had since
we've been married, and SO unexpected, too,
but then that's Just like my own dearest, and
she bestowed another, and if possible, more
affectonate salute upon her lord, who was lost
in bewildered wonder as to wha; she could pos
sibly mean. But his curiosity was soon gratifi-
ed for after declaring that they were the most
becoming beauties in the world, she tripped to
her dressing room and soon astonished his eyes,
BY returning with the identical bracelets on her
wrists. Our benedict stared but was sufficiently
prudent MOTTO commit himself, for putting,
good face upon the matter, he expressed his
qualification that the New-Year's gift was SO
much to the taste of his better half with an in
ward determination, however, to sift the mystic
rious matter the next day.
1t was easily explained, the gentleman and
his residence were known to the jeweler, who
did not read, but had misaid the direction where
the easket was to be sent, when supposing it all
right, he had forwarded them to his residence. |
where the Lady naturally received them as q
New Years present intended for hersalf, bu: |
being OF a very jealous temperament, had she
been aware Of the facts of the case would have |
treated her chere anii TO regular old fashioned
raking down as commencement to the New |
Year.
After fully understanding how matters we're
ne gave prolonged whistle. at was .ssiiisf !
lucky soliloquized be, that didn't send ! note /
With them FL Gin. Com ath- @ SIS
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21


1hs n. 7. Herald sdyises The Tribune not TO
eemnsscs salt against the iibeiisrs Of that
paper, saying Il y ! bad business The
Tribune listens to the advice BY renindinE IL
neighbor Of sui commenced 1 few yeass since
assinst the Tribune, 70 reach . third party, and
thinks the HsraId might ven call II : bad bnsi-
ness. The Tribune adverts to the course pur-
sued BY the opponensa Of Col. Fremont; with
vbst vindictiveness and pertinacity be had been
sssduced throughout tue campaign. And TO
the abuse Leaped upon the Tribune everywhere
BY the opposition press-that he tGreeley) had
allowed them to say oil manner Of hard thing.
about him with IMMUNITY, and had thus far borne
the 6ood oftheir abuse without resort TO legal
redress, but nov since the Iibei;ers' work still
goes on, he thinks "whers there il 50 much
smoke there must be soms fire. and he has con.
ciuded though reluctantly, 70 Ego in, ~ the
boys ray. He says mo doubt embracing oul
ai,nabls neighbor over the way a. one Of its Ii
belless)
1--WE have been impelled, most reluctantly, by
a fresh manifestation OF this spirit Of system
attic calumny, TO zee If the law affords Us any
protection against such libels, which are no lea,
! public injury than q private wrong, because
| they interpose cloud of inveterate prejudice
| between n numerous and influential body Of 70
tors and the fair consideration Of topics of tn.
highest National concern. We quite under
stand the Improbable nature of the contest il
which we are embarking-that political partner
ship will continue In some way 70 screen mos
of the libellers from justice, and that there vii
be long road. in other cases, between gaining
verdicts and collecting them. We intend, how
ever, to give the law fair trial, and see wheth
or, while it often maicts Us in heavy damage,
for the casual insertion of some paragraph deem
ed derogatory to Aperson we never before heart
of, and whom we never thought Of harming, i
will allow malignant enemies with impunity t.
prey upon onr reputation, expressly to cripple
our influence and business. When this question
shall have been fairly decided--no matter which
wayne shall endeayor to shape our futur'
course by the decision 3&
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
Meeting Of .sar.

At meeting Of the Bar of Des Moines
Comfy, held at the Office of G. B. Darwin,
Esq, held in the City of Burlington, on Fri
day, January 10th, David Rorer, Esq, was
called to the Chair, and George Frazee ap
pointed Secretary.
The Chairman having feelingly and appro'
priately stated the object of the meeting, on
motion Of Mr.. Clune, COMMITTEES of three
was appointed by the Chair, Messrs. Darwin,
Phelps and Frazee, to prepare resolutions ex'
pressive of the feelings Of the members Of the
Bar, occasioned by the sudden death of their
late BROTHER JAMES GREEN, Esq.
Pending the report Of the Committee, the
gentleman present very generally gave expires.
s.on to their sentiments of esteem for the de.
ceased.
The Committee reported through Mr.. Phelps
the following resolutions, which were unani.
mousy adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God sud.
denly to remove from our midst our esteemed
brother, JAMES GREEN, Esq, and whereas we
deem it proper, i'll an appropriate manner,
to express those feelings which this unexpected
and affective 1ispensation has excited amongst
us, therefore it is
Resolved, That in the sudden loss Of our la
mented brother, we recognize most affective
dispensation Of an Almighty Providence, re-
minding us most forcibly of the uncertainty Of
human life.
That in the death of JAMES GREEN, Esq, the
Bar of Des Moines County, experiences the
loss of gentleman of kind and generous dis
position; of Lawyer whose integrity was be.
yond reproach, and Of Christian whose daily
walk and conversation was an example for us
to follow.
That we deeply sympathize with the friends
and relatives of the deceased in this sudden and
painful bereavement, and tender them the Chris
tian's only consolation, that '1heir loss is has
inexpressible gain"
That we will attend the funeral in body, as
testimonial of our respect for the deceased
and for the many cxcellencies Of his character.
That copy Of these resolutions be furnished
to the relatives of the deceased That the
District Court Of Des Moines County be request
ed to spread them open its records at its next
term, and that the Editors of our city papers be
requested to publish the proceedings of this
meeting.
On motion, the Chairman was appointed
Committee to move that the proceedings of this
meeting be spread upon the records of the Dis
trict Court at the next term, whereupon the
meeting adjourned, and those present proceed
ed in body to the funeral.
D. RORER, Chm.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
Legislative Doings.

Mr.. Barker presented a resolution, "that in
the opinion Of this House the Maine Law should
b repealed Laid upon the table 81 to H.
Ar. Davis presented bill providing that the
"Voice Of Iowa." monthly publication. pub
ashed at Cedar Rapids, be sent to each School
Dsssriss in the State-rcserred to Committee on
Schools. Dr.. Price Of Kcokuk, presented . bill
for repeating the Law of last session, removing
the State Capital TO Fl Des Aoincs A bill was
prssented BY the Committee on Agriculture,
providing for the establishment OF an Agr'cui'
sural College, ~ branch Of the State Univer-
city. A bill for preventing the pre-emp.ions OF
Swamp Lands--referred to Judiciary Committee.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

IMPEAcHMENr.-Such we learn, is the evidence
OF reckessness, incompetency and lawlessness
exhibited by DR.. Eads, and as disclosed to the
Investigating Committee appointed by the pres
ent Legislature, there seems 70 way of avoiding
his impeachment, short of an admission that
case cannot occurs gross as to demand such ex-
IRENE action. If an utter faihlessness to the in
terests of the State, a deliberate squandering of
the public funds, and an unblushing violation of
the peremptory instructions of the law making
power, presents case demanding impeachment,
there is no chance of evadng the duty in the
case in hand. Such proceeding will, undoubt-
edly, prolong the session beyond the period an
ticpated-Iowa City Repub. .s5 .s..t sgl.qf
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

The CoMM1rTEE.-Mr. Speaker Banks has
nominated the following gentlemen commit
tee to investigate charges of corruption made
against certain members of Congress, viz:-W.
Il. Kelsey, n. Y, Orr, of S. c., H. W. Davis, of
Nd, Richie, of Pa, and Warner-two Demo-
Gratis, two Republicans and one American
This is a good committee. 1t represents fair
ly men and parties Now let the committee do
up its work honestly and fearlessly; let it probe
to the bottom Congressional corruption, howev-
er begun or by whomever carried on. The
country demands the scrutiny, and Congress
should have it; and if this move be not sham,
spasm (Which we tear) it will do good service
+ 81 ...- ..,--.. Chicago Tribune,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

\ Coon ANEcDorE.-The following CONVERSE
ton was overheard among "the, volunteers of
the Rio Grande." Scene, night. Two yolun-
teers wrapped in blankets, and half buried in
mud. Volunteer Let "Jim, how come you to
volunteers" Volunteer I'd: '.Why, Bob, you
see, l have no wife to care red cent for me,
and so vounteered-and, BESIDES Hike uar
Now tell me how you came out here Volunteer
lst: "Why, the fact is, you know, Ill have
got wife, andso came out here because l
like peace" Hereupon both the volunteers
turned over in their blankets, got new plaster
ing ofnud, and went to sleep.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
WA.nhEFIELD'S
CORN PLANTER.

TIL Il SUBCRIBERH
having ample facilitie
for manufacturing thi
labor saving iIpple-
inent, now offer then
to the farmers of Iowa
in the full confidence
that they viii q. once
supply Il want long felt
for a substitute for the
old, slow and lmper.
feet methods of plant
ing. The objections
heretofore made TO
Corn Planters are, In
Wakefield $, entirely
obviatcd. Their sim.
plicity, accuracy, du-
rabiiity and cheap
ness, will at once re-
commend them to all
farmers. 1t was used
extensively in Illinois
and many other States
last season, with great
satisfaction, and the
late 2tata Pal H. nm
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

COMPRISING ELEcrRlclry.--The London
Morning Chronicle states that great expert
men. heralding an important scientific discov-
cry, was tried some time since at Vincennes, in
the presence Of many eminent and practical
judges. From the demonstration then and there
made, It would appear. that the secret Of com.
pressing and governing electricity is a. length
discovered, and according to the Chronicle, the
power may be considered 'as the sole motor
henceforward to be used" A small mortar was
fired by tho inventor at the rate Of a hundred
shots minute, without flashing, smoke or noise.
The same power can, It is claimed, be adapted
70 every system Of mechanical invention, and
Is destined to superscde steam, requiring neither
machinery nor combustion for its successful OPP
Grafton.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
TILLINERY. &c.
Misses MCKINNEY e. CAVITY

ISuccess0F8 10 Tie Muses. Sh0,r) 1850
REG ieaye TO inform the Ladies of Burlington and
80 surrounding country, that they have received their
.dL STOCK Of Millinery and Fancy Goods,
mhsh wn compare fayoraby with any similar stock
merit share OF public patronage Country NillIners
supplied on liberal terms 's
rlnkihS ana stamping done to order. Apprenr
san,ed otorson Third Street, opposite Oh Z/ ces
g. ChHrch. Burliug tou. Iowa 80 n m.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

DEATH OF Mr.. GRKKN.-We are panied TO
announce the death OF Mr.. James Green, when
took place Thursday night last at the boarding
house of Mrs. Snyder, after q short illness OF
congestion of the lungs. Mr.. Green was law
yer by profession. He has been resident OF
this city about three years, ENJOYING the conf
dence and respect Of all with whom he associa'
ted. He came from Ohio, from the vicinity OF
Circleyille. where his relatives reside.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

Aecommittee appointed by the Mayor and
County Judge, at Nashville, 10 investigate the
charge OF insurrectian against the negroes in
iai, she1e, have just reported, after careful in.
quiry. that they find no evidence of any insur.
rectionary tendencies or purposes of said slaves
and that they be discharged from confinement.
The confessions previously published were made
bynegroes unworthy of belief. and for private
malice
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

Mt. PLEAsANr DAILY JouRNAL.--We have re.
ceived the first, or specimen number Of spright'
ly and handsomely printed paper bearing the
above name. ], is TO be edited and published
BY Mr. Elliott. II the number before US be a
fair sample, it will deserve success and the pro.
prie,or has our best wishes in his arduous en-
,erprise, which We hope may prove successful.
Mt. Pleasant ought to sustain daily paper and
douhtless will
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

It appears that the. coal extracted from the.
mines Of Pennsylvania the past year has been,
equal to the sum of forty millions of dollars,
which is wellup to the yield Of. the gold mines
of California; and yet while we have heard TIE
or nothing OF Pennsylvania coal, all the world
has been crazy fer California gold.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

u The New State House At Columbus, Ohio,
has been 10 far completed ss to be occupied by
the legislature the present winter. II il proba.
bly, The Anest stats Capitol In the Union, and
larger than the Capitol at Washington, before its
enlargement. The foundation was laid in 1899.
Before iM occupancy the Buckeyes hads great
house warming and banquet in its ample halls.
1880 cans Of oysters, 500 turkeys and other
things in proportion we're served up to the i'm.
mense crowd from all parts Of the State.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

A LITTLE TOO FAsT.-The Iowa City cores
pondent Of the Chicago Democratic Press, took
the liberty the other day, of mating Senator Fos-
ter with one Of Iowas fair daughters. 1t seems
that ''Vix" was q little premature Whate yer
may be the design of the grave Senator, he has
not proceeded, as yet, to such extremities. One
of his contemporaries, has, however, braved the
perils of the matrimonial sea- and added to the
responsibilities of. the Legislator, those of the
husband. We alude to Senator jenkins, who
bears his blushing honors SO meekly Iowa City
Renuh u n g5z - h.. -.-.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
PgL1A -s.The Pella Gazet,e,s Review of III

PELLA.--The Peila Gazette's Review of the
past year shows very gratifying Improvement.
On the LIST of January 1856, a large two story
brick schooLhonse, spacious frame meeting
house for the Holland residents, and College
Building were in course of erection. The two
former have been eompleted--she latter advan-
cling well. A Methodist church has also been
built and gone into successful operations
er is in process of erection Two fine hotels
have been furnished to public convenience and
in all, about two hundred buildings put up:
while the populations has increased 500 to 600.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21
Farmers Of Icgss and Illj- mi.

ITO purchase Flax Seed and We ga, ~
for good seed. e-- - .Ighest Market price
- we have The best eiass steam, ~
Ohio. We,re preparedto 10. ieatingt machinery from
OH ma thin ohong cake VIII anoiaetuIs the beat pure
your seed and We NEE ease give US chance 70 buy
Fiy39wtf Ind sure and good market With
-----------~---- i BuRNHAM K JAGGAR.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

Ths election of n. Cameron, TO the United
ssasss esasss from Pennsylvania, BY The Repub.
hssas, y natter q great disappointment and
ssagsis - the. part Of the indefssigable For
ssy and his friends, who we're never more san
gaias Of success. And the Republicans, while
sssy rejoice over their success, can hardly di
vfss TIE full force Of the means Of their victory
How Il vss done, does not fully appear as yet
bat II b victory, and al the protests and con
tssss sst up BY The discom6sted, will hardly ef
tses reyerse, or prevents Omitted States sena
sor Of the right stamp from the Old Key Stone
for the next six years.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-21

How Mr.. BucaAsAS's INAUGURAL WILL BE
WRIrrES.-D During the late Presidential canvass,
and at the moment gallant Senator from the
South was proclaim,ng the certain election of
Mr. Buchanan, feather dropped at his feet
from the wing Of an eagle that was flying over.
The gentleman preserved the quill, and to-day,
had il forwarded to M. Buchanan, to write his
inaugural address with. 1t was not plucked by
man from the wing, but was the free gift Of our
national bird Washington Cor. Alexandria
Sentinel. aW
The Lancaster Intelligeneer says the above
statement is correct. Senator Brown, of Mis-.
sissippi, is the gentleman referred to. The quill
is now in possession of Mr. Buchanan, at Wheat
land. where we saw it on Friday, and In ac-
cordance with the request of the gallant Scna
tor it will be used by the President elect IN
writing his Inaugural Address, No. DEM s