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

BURLlNGIUN UNAVEhoAA 1.
| demic year Of the Preparatory School of this In
st.uton will commence on Thursday, December lith.
1885, under the direction Of Rev. Thomas Ind a. d..
Principal of the University pro. tenn and professor
of Ancient Languages, and Miss Anne ~ chamberlain,
Principal Of the Ladies' Department and Teacher OF
Modern Languages.
OF Mr. Ind the principal Of the University, nothing
need be said as his competency and success are Wen
known by all patrons ofthe School, Miss Chsmoer,ah'
the new Principal of the Ladies Department, comes
from of the ourishing Female institutions
Eastern New York with large experience ana the
est recommendations for competency for instruction N
any branches useful ornament and 1t Is conhdent
ly believed will fully satisfy all who may favor the lns
tuition with the patronage Of her services. N...,
An additional Professor In Mathematics and Natura
Sciences lately Principal of the High Schools IN one OF
the nourishing cities Of New ana also re-
commended as superior in the branches o' MS pu
son has been engaged and is expected 10 arrive ID
time mpart instruction the coming session. IN case
however failure timely arrive, arrangements ars
in progress for this temporary supply OF the
Music, will teach individuals or classes IN NE uepa
ment. in accordance with an arrangement MADE os .e
Board Of Trustees with additional expense 70 stu-
dents, and conclude with public concert AZ tne Close
ofthe session.
Miss Parmen.er, Teacher of DRAWING painting ana
Plain and Ornamental Penmanship, and Miss Monroe
Teacher Music on Piano Forte viii continue as mere
toore to teach Lose DESTROYS instruction in the Fine
Arts Of their professions. Teaehers IN the Iia'S
Branches will also serve As heretofore.
Extra advantages for the study 81 the NA'u'a .. ~.
ences believed may hereafter pc =.
ical and astronomical apparatus has Just pseh
and will be ready for the OF the new rrsiesso, ~ M
department early the coming session. incuded IN TINS
Telescope costing $780, and probably snpero
instrument to any yet by any other
in the West About 800 volumes are also NO" pet
added to the Library 80,
These new and additional nov
enjoyed by this Institution, are announced Win hig
degree OF satisfaction the part Of the friends 81 IN
School, and 1; Is hoped will be regarded by the pubic
evidences of the interest felt by the Board OF
the prosperity the institution, and as earness 81
| they hope farther yet TO DO.
4 few private rooms for study and lodging can yst
had in the University edfce, and meals are reguiAfl
furnished st the Reectsry Teachers and Students
q per week.
For further particulars inquire OF any member o. q
Faculty Of the steward at the uaversy OF 81 inc u
drrsigned.
dec. 3-dp5w g. J. JoHhsua, secretary.
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historical society.

AVsbuAh DCSs wv oos
Society called to order by the President, Rev.
Mr.. Salter.
The minutes Of tho last meeting were read
and approved.
The following donations were then received
Peter Giestcin, an Esquimaux fishing line and
reel. From DR.. Harvey number Of fossils, il.
Illustrative of the Geology Of this vicinity. From
Judge Rorer, the original plots Of the towns of
West Point, Bloomington, Bentonsport and Ds.
venport. From the Smithsonian Institute, the
XIIth volume Of It's publications. Through the
bequest Of the late John Darbyshre, Rapin's His
tory Of England. From Rev. DR.. Eliot, of Cam
bridge, number Of Interesting pamphlets. From
! Al. Messenger, q copy of Addison and Steines'
works. From Hon. g. w. Jones, number of
Congressional documents. From Hon. Charles
Mason, Patcnt Office Reports. From John Il.
Rauch, an Indian Ratchet.
The Committee, to whom was assigned the du
~ Of preparing memorial to the Legislature,
relative to obtaining ansappropriation for the
Society, made the following report, which was
adopted:
7SMe General Assembly Of the State Of lo'0a
This memorial in behalf Of the Iowa Historic
al and Geological Society, respectfully repre-.
sents,
That said Society was formed in the year
lS4S. at Burlington, in the Territory OF Iowa,
having for its object the investigation and pre-
seryation of all matters Of natural and social his
tory, the study and illustration OF geology, min-
erslosy, botany, and other physical sciences, es-
peciaily as they may refer to our own state, and
the formation Of a library and cabinet that may
aid in throwing light on all these branches Of
knowledge.
That the Society has, at this time, members,
among whom are many of the leading men OF
science and learning in our State, and in the
United States.
That up TO the year 1858 the Society has pro.
crossed auspiciously, and had accumulated an
extensive library and cabinet, with maps, draw
ings, manuscripts, &C., &C., from which coilec-
ton we're furnished many specimens used in the
illustration OF Prof. Ovens great work on the
Geology Of Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. In
that year the Society sustained a serious loss in
tho entire destruction ofits collection by hire
not discouraged. however, they Immediately wen,
TO work again, and have rebuilt library ane
cabinet almost equal to the fret, and not inter-
or. probably, to any thing Of the kind in thu
State.
That the Society is now in the occupancy OF I
handsome and commodious room in the centre
of the city, where the collection Is open to thu
inspection OF visiters.
That tho establishment and maintenance Of |
Society Of this kind wholly by its members, en-
tails quite an expense upon them and to carr.
out its designs in manner creditabie to tn
State, ia beyond the means at present at its dis
posal.
That ~ its objects arc for the public good,
onld be hut right and lust for the State to aid Il
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Special NOTICES.

r1rgxAp anss--Yor aIi Bowel Diseases. ChsassA, pi
a.sheA, Dyspepsia, TAsuisney. Constipation and osn-
erai Debility, ne know Of nothing better than hf nos
letters csebra,.d stomach Biissrs One vine sssss
taken hrse ss each day, before meals wiii ee s"fs
cure for The above dsesscs, VIII remove Ell asssines
from .ss stomach keep you free nom
digestion, give good appetite, and impars he.'ns
tone to the whole system. Every family sh'a'a sssf
these Dis,ers.on hand du Ing tie summer season
family medicine. For sale By al principal A'1
dealers generally.
EusTIS pELTz. Agents.
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rarmeYs Producing their own sugar.
The idea that the farmer Of Iowa may grow
the Sugar Cane, or . substitute for 1t, from
which he may manufacture his sugar for family
USE, h new ONE, and may tax the creduiity
81 some, in comprehending iA prscticability.
But sufficient trials have been made in raising
she crop, and enough il already known Of its
character, 70 put away al skepticism, and re-
duce IL 70 . fxed fact that the farmers Of Iowa,
or any other Of The Middle or Southern States,
may grow the Chinese Sugar Cane, it is csr-
rcctly called the Soryho Sacve, with ~ much
ease u he does his Indian Corn, and from it he
may produce his Sugar.
This cane, If it may 20 be called, somewhat
resembles tho Broom corn, and aside from It's
sacharine qualities, may be proftably grown for
fodder, whom such an object is desirable, and in
such climates as Virginia, kentucky or Tenucs-
Gee, two crops in the same season, may be pro-
duced, the first being harvested before the ma.
tnrity of its seed, and the second will mature
seed and afford profitable crop for fodder
While further North, say in our own State, q
Is known Of 1t, TO prove that crop profitable
one. In the production Of sugar from it, ex-
perinaents have been made In several places,
asd in every trial, the result has been highly
gratifying. With this view in its production,
the Agricultural Department of our Govern.
ment has been instrumental in introducing 1t in.
70 the country, and being satisfied that it may
be grown successfully in any Of the States
where Indian Corn may be, and being also sat
is6ed that it may be proftably grown for the
manufacture Of Sugar, It has sent out the seed
in parcels TO tho several States and recommend
ed to farmers to give it their attention.
Judge Mason, of the Patent Office, has been
assiduous in his efforts to introduce this plant,
and induce, tif possible, q fair trial in the man
ufactnrc of Sugar, the practicability of which,
there seems no longer to be doubt The ex-
perimsnts in France, where it has been most
thoroughly tried, both in quality and quantity,
have yielded good profit, and its general use
in that country is looked upon as most likely.
The manufacture of Sugar from it, of good
quality and at small expense, is the only thing
to recommend its being grown to any extent in
the Western States, since its use for fodder here,
where there already exists an abundance, OF
other kinds, will fail to induce its culture, and
in that, II 1t proves to be q profitable employ.
ment to the farmer, then the time is near at
hand when the sugar from the plantations of
Mississippi and Louisiana will not be wanted, to
any great extent, and the Northern States will
produce for their own use, this indispensable
article. The high prices of Sugar in the last
two years, have no doubt fastened these expert.
ments and the introduction of this crop, and
with the one half that is now promised for it,
the subject is IN interesting one, and worthy
the attention of the farmers of the Western
States
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WASHINGTON. ia

washington, OuH. u.
The Supreme Court sympathise with Judge
Daniels in his severe domestic affections, and as
the funeral of his wife will take place to morrow,
adjourned to Wednesday, The Court OF Claims
observe a similar mark Of respect.
The Land Office has withdrawn from sale a
bout million additional acres Of land which
were found to fall within the grant to the New
Orleans, Opelonseas and Great Western r.. r..
Line between the Opelonseas and Sabine river
on the Texas line.
Senate-On motion of Mr.. Cass, resolution
was adopted calling on the Sec'y of War for fur
ther information respecting the St. Clair Flats
and asking what amount if any of additional
appropriation will be required for the said
work.
Mr.. Butler from committee on Judicials to
whom were referred the credentials of Senator
Harlan OF Iowa, and the protest of the Senate
of the Iowa legislature relative to the subject,
reported that the committee after careful ex-
animation were enabled to agree unanimously
and under instructions from the majority, sub
mitted the report that Harlan had not been
duly elected to the senate, accompanied by u
resolution declaring the seat vacant.
Mr.. Toombs gave notice that be should SUBJ
nit minority report.
Mr.. Harlan wished the subject disposed of the
earliest practicable period and suggested to.
morrow
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SALE OF ARnLRoAD-The Chicago Alton
railroad, including running stock, depots, lands,
tracks, Sc. &C., was sold at auction on the
18th inst. Gov Matteson was the purchaser at
5000 dollars. The Springfield Journal says the
sale is subject to three other mortgages, but it
wipes out the entire subscriptions of the road,
say $4,000, 900.
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SENSIBLE DocroR.-A handsome young widow
applied to physician to relieve her of three dis
tressing complaints, with which she was affect
ed.
an the first place" said she, 81 have little or
no appetite. What shall take Tor that?'
"For that, madam, you should take air and
exercise"
"And, Doctor, am quite 6dgety at night, and
afraid to lie alone. What shall l take for that?"
"For that, madam, can only recommend
that you take-a-husband! !"
Fife! Doctor. But have the blues terribly.
What shall l take for that?"
"For that, madam, you have besides taking
air, exercise, and a husband, to take-the news
paper"
Sensible Doctor, that.
NOTABLE DEarH.-The Richmond Wing states
that Mrs Sarah b. Scott, the second and last
surviving daughter of the great orator Patrick
Henry, departed this life Der residence ''Sev-
en- Islands, Halifax county, Va, on Wednesday
10th inst, in the 18th year of her age"
Lewis Goodman, of Houston county, Texas,
seut the editor of the Crockett Printer, some
fine ripe peaches taken from the trees on his
farm on the 10Th ofNovember last.
Governor Geary writes that all his letters are
broken open by the Missouri Postmasters.-
That's the way they serve the Free State CORES
pondence. What beautiful institution our
Post Office is, in the Southern States!
Mr. Marsh, lessee and manager of Howard
Atheneum, in Boston, is held inySlOOO bail,
for forcibly ejecting Julian B. McCrea and John
Stevenson, (who are more or less dark complex
ioned) from the family circle that theatre, af-
ter they had purchased tickets.
BLooDY BArTLE-It was rumored at Sierra
Leone, Oct. Goth, that there had been a battle
in the interior, in which 1000 persons were
said to have been killed.
The Mechanics of Elizabeth City, N. G., have
held ameeting to take measures for preventing
free negroes contracting for work.
MURDER-On the 10th ult.,- John Carr and
James Mckinney, living near Liberty, Randolph
county, got into difficulty about small account
between them, when the latter struck the for
mer upon the head with spade. From the
wound thus received Carr died on Sunday fol-
lowing the occurrence. Mckinney has been ar
rested and held to bail in the sum 5000.
DEATH OF A GIFTED WoMAN.-Mrs Elizabeth
j. Eames, lady of mauy noble qualities of
mind and heart, died at the residence of her
father-John S. Jessup, Esq, in Channahon Ill.
few days since. Mrs. E. has long been known
to the people OF the West, as writer for the
local papers.
Mr.. William Henry Smith, who recently pub
lished pamphlet in Europe, claiming for Ba.
con the authorship of Shakspeare's plays or at
least large participation therein, is following
up the subject by the delivery of lectures in
support of his theory.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

SAD ACCIDENT AND Loss OF LIFE AT Alton,
on Wednesday last, an lrishman named Thorn.
as Murphy was killed, and another named Will
liam Finn was seriously injured, while engag-
ed excavating earth from 4th Street. near Mar
ket street. The bank, some twenty feet high,
slid down burying Murphy and Finn beneath
it. Murphy's legs and his back we're broken
his head was badly mashed, and he was other
wise badly injured. The extent Of Films in.
juries we have not learned.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

A NEWSPAPER WORTH OwNING.-The London
Times was published in 1855, by John Walter
and inherited by his son, now member OF par
lament. 1t is valued at S3,74o,00o. It's prin.
cipal editor has an annual salary of s25, 1000,
and its Paris correspondent $4,000. Its ad'
vertisements, it is estimated, yields 81, on,ool
ayear, one firm alone paying 100000 dollars
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Louisville, Jan. 8.

LOUISVILLE, jan o.
The Memphis Appeal of Tuesday says consid-
erabie excitement exists in St Francis caused by
rumors that the slaves would rise about Christ
mas. Several negroes were whipped until they
confessed the plot. A similar story was in cir
culation at Napoleonville, La.
A committee appointed by the mayor of Ma
pierville and the Judge OF Davidson Co., to ex-
anime the charges of insnrrection against GER
tain negroes, report that there is no evidence
against them and recommend their discharge.
The Mississippi papers ridicule the telegraph
report OF the negro insurrection in Jackson and
say it has not the shadow of foundation.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

New York, Jan. 5.
The steamship Illinois sailed this evening for
Aspinwall with the California mails and full
complement of passengers.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

SCARLET FEyER.-The St. Louis Republican,
in noticing the remedies prescribed for scarlet
fever, says:
We incline to the belief that the surest pro-
phylactic is in the watchful care of a kind mo-
ther, and in proper safeguards against undue
exposure, and consequent colds, sore throats
and fevers. And if the fever comes s'throw ply
sic to the dogs" and take to rind OF fat ba'
con and lubricate the little ones from head to
foot. We have it from an experienced old la.
DIV, that "wel creased child never died Of
scarlet fever"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

Poor SHAxsoS.-The Wsport correspondent
Of shess Louis Republican writes under date
the Goth ult:
.sEx-Governos Wilson Shannon is here. ~.
efybody wonders what he has come for, and
nobody can End out He leaves for Leaven-
worth immediately. The Governor looks care
worn"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

Albany, Jan. 81
Judge Sould has granted writ of error i'll
the case of Mccain sentenced to be hung the
23d inst. The execution will consequently be
nnstnoned.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

The greatest man is he who chooses the Right
with invncible resolution who resists the sorest
temptation from within and without; who bears
the heaviest burdens cheerfully; who is calmest
in storms, and most fearless under menace and
frowns; whose reliance on Truth, on Virtue,
and on God is most uufaltering Charming.
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Washington Jan.

The wife Of Judge Daniels of the supreme
court was burned to death last night. She had
retired to her bed room and commeced disrob,
ing preparatory to retiring for the night, when
being very near sighted she did not perceive a
candle standing on the hearth or the flames
which communicated to her clothes, until they
completely enveioped her. She then ran from
the room shrieking for assistance, but before
any aid could be given, she was so strangled
and burned, that she died alters hours of suffer
ing. She was the daughter of the late DR..
Harris of Phila., chief Of the bureau of medi
cine and surgery in the Navy.
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Mr.. SuaSER.-A Washington dispatch OF the
sSsh says Letters we're received yesterday,
stating that Mr.. Sumner, Who was expected to
return with Mr.. Wilson. will not resume his
sest till the Middle Of January.
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az say, my little son, where does the right
hand road gos" "Don't know sir; faint been
nowhere since we lived here.
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WoxAS BLowN AwAY.-The Pittsburg Ga
xette Of the l4th says:
eThe wind blew along the wharf on Sunday
tremendously. A middle aged woman was
blown across Smithfield street at the corner Of
Water, alighting upon her head in the gutter -
Her forehead was much cut.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-07

The "Univers," of the 9th inst, paris organ
of the Roman Catholics) says:
"The Catholics of the United States have vo-
ted en- ,nasse for Mr.. Buchanan. Their support
exercised considerable weight in turning the
balance in favor of this candidate; and his tri-
umph is, consequently, tatamount to complete
defeat Of the fanatical party of Know Nothings."
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Arrival of New Goods.
HENRY HI. SCOTT

HAS received the balance of his Goods, he can now
i offer for inspection of the largest and best
assorted stocks of Wooen and Cotton Goods in the mar
ket he pledges himself sell them shade lower thar
any house the city He invites his old customers and
the citizens of Burlington and surrounding country o
CALL inspect and judge for themselves. In addition
his former stock he has received large assortment
of the following articles:
Red, Plaid Lnseys, Cheap Prints for Comforts
Yellow, Batting, Bed Blankets,
Blue and H,ckories, Quilts,
White Checks, Tickings,
Flannels; Carpet Chain, Woolcn Yarns,
Canton Flanues Bleached and Brown Muslns,
Gloves and Gauntlets, Wooden and Cotton
Hats and Caps, Under Shirts and Drawers
Men and Men, Women and
Boys Boots, Girls Shoes,
and general assortment Of Ladies Dress Goods and
Mems Ready Made Clothing.
H. H. SCOTT,
Mind the place. Main Street, Burlington.
dec. r. Gazette copy0
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1.-THE man is wretch who lifts his hand
against a woman, what must the woman be
Who raises the hearth-brush against man-and
that man her husband:
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NJ EIs9


Bot few hogs are now arriving, aud ON
daughter houses win soon close operations fos
the season. Prices continue 70 advance a the
deficiency becomes apparent. Little grain !.
arriving.
Wheas-sprins 90; Fan 60.
Cofn-3O.
Oats-3O.
Hogs-e5, 25@5,7s.
Hay-$16, o0@1s,O0.
er-20@22.
Chickens, 2s@l so per dozen.
Turkeys-Sc per ID.
Wood-e4, 5o@s5.o0.
Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 8, 1857
FL0UR-There is no change in the -four
market, and very little doing except to supply
the local trade A very few sales are made for
export. Buyers and sellers were apart in their
views, and the latter seem Indifferent about
selling. We quote ATS 50a3 IS for superfne,
and $&,75s5, 80 for extra.
WHEAT-There is q very good demand for
wheat, but the supply is very light. Spring is
IN good request at the depots for shipment to
Michigan mails, and 9oca91c is offered ssas7c.
10 paid 70 store. Red and white are in large
demand, but the supply poes not meet it. Red
is worth 81, 05aSl ,06, and White !, l5 delivered.
C0RN-There is steady demand for corn,
and it will bring 40c to store, and ssaS7c for
prime lots. deliver for for stable use in bags
RYE-Yery scarce indeed, and we quote at
75as0c
BARLEY-Barley remains without any i'm
portant change. Very prime lots command
l50c and possibly some holders may realize a
little higher. We quote at 130a150c.
HOGS-Hogs have improved little in prices,
and with the present prospects Of light sup
ply will advance still higher. The SUPPLY is We
ry light and there are none at the depots of any
consequence. We quote at 6aa6A the latter for
very nice. Live hogs unchanged.
FURS-Beaver 81 ,25al, per f. Mink SOC
a42 Fox gray lsaa35c. Martin l,25a300.-
Muskrat 1ocal5c. Otter No 2,75as,Oo Rae
coon 25a30c. Wolf 25a1,25
FRUiT-Apples scarce at 4,50a6,o0. Dried
2,25a2,5O per bnshel Cranberries 800 per
bushel Lemons 500 per box.
PROVISIONS Mess beeil 8, 00al4, 90 per Dbl.
Mess pork, S17a1s. Green hams 64a7c. Pick
led 4lsal7 per Dbl. Ta:low firm and scarce at
l0fal1. Lard scarce at, 1Oa1lc.
POULTRY-Chichens Halls each; Turkeys
9a1oc per ID.
GAME-Prairie chickens $50 per doz Quails
$50. Venison 500 per cwt.
BEANS-S2a2,25 per bush.
EGGS-23a25c per doz
POTATOES-90ca10O.
q BUTTER-Common Grkin l6alsc. choice
roll 23a25c.
Z sEED-CIover 100 Timothy $50 per bu.
SALT-Fine. ITO coarse $50 per $40 lbs.
HIDES--Dry 15al7c. Green Sa94.
HIGHWINES-very dull at 24a2sc per gal
lon.
FEATHERS-Live geese 60c.
New York, Jan. 9Th.
Flour Market Is shade irmer with moderate de-
mand Sales 1900 bbls $5,25635 superfne state 4645
060, extra g. 25650 superfne western q, 6O07 TO-
Wheat dull and prices dropping.
Rye firm, 90@92x.
Corn heavy sales 10000 bu mixed western So in store
Oats quiet, 6717 state and western.
Pork and beef MISREPRESENTATION are to mod
crate extent.
Lard steady, 12x0I12a
Dressed hogs in good demand, sA@s1.
Whiskey advanced to 26h(127 sales 200 bbls.
Stocks are dearer and In fair demand.
Money in active request and poor supply at per cent
On call, 900 Short frst class paper mostly the latter
rate.
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The musket that kicked the boy over has
been arrested and made to give bail The plea
that it was cooked at the time was ruled out
of Court.