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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
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Ct. LUuiS, NAY To.
The Lecompton correspondent of the Repub-
lican says, Judge Cato's court opened on the 5th
inst. Several Free State men were admitted to
the bar on taking an oath to support the Kansas
Nebraska act
At the solicitation of Gov. Robinson, Stanton
appointed Joseph Lyman of Boston as Commis-
soner of Deeds for Kansas.
The Hays case was called; the district attor-
ney stated he was not ready for trial. The trea-
son cases will not be reached for some time.
The criminal docket has about three hundred
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

GEN. HARsEY.-This gentleman, accom- panied
by Capt. Van Viet, Quarter Master .. S. A., ar
rived in this city esterday from Florida. When
Gen. Harvey received orders 10 take command
of the Western Department., with head quarters
at Fort Leavenworth, he was in active pursuit of
the hostile Indians in the everglades, and with
good prospect Of conqaering them; bu, that
duty was turned over to Col. Loomis, in obedi.
ence to instructions, and he is thus far on his
way to Fort Leaveuw worth. Gen. Harney is, we
hear in good health, and will exert himself In
the course of the summer to pat an end TO Iadian
depredations on the plains Large expeditions
against the Indians, and to aid in surveying and
exploring, win be immediately fitted out. 1t is
not probable that Gen. HarIlsy will be ordered
to utah, as has been suggested, but ifhe should
go there, he will do his duty. a-- +.
Capt. Van Welt takes charge of the Quarter
Master Department at Fort L-ayenworth. They
will leave for that Fort on Monday next.
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New York Nav


The steamship Africa sailed for Liverpool this
noon with l65 passengers, including Chevaller
Hulseman, with Sl5,S35 IS in specie.
The Anniversary of the New York Colonial
ton Society was held last evening. The report
was read by DR.. Phnney. 1t says the last year
has been one OF success, but alludes in depreca-
tory terms to the revival, with the increase, en-
ergy and success, of the African Slave trade
Cuba is supposed to have received last yaar
$4,000, and since January no less than 10000.
The Treasurers Report shows the receipts for
the year to be 3, 3,46S,95, all of which has been
expended. The education funds is now $40, $50
55. Anson e. Phelps was chosen President
with twenty.six Vice Presidents, J. B. Phnney,
Corresponding Secretary, Nathaniel Hardy,
Treasurer, and Board of thirty managers.
The Board of Trustees of the New York State
InebrIate Asylum chose as permanent officers,
Hon. Benz. F. Butler, President, VIM. T. Dodge,
Treasurer. Hon. Ed. A. Lambert n. A. Prince
and K. E. Turney, were appointed to draft code
OF laws.
Judge Bebee has taken the oath of Office as
superintendent oil police.
The meeting liz the Park last night adopted
resolutions in relation to the Metropolitan po-
lice bill, approving the resistance thereto of
the Mayor, and rendering assistance in every
lawful manner. ....
The brig Winthrop, from Carthagenia April
% reports that on that day British men of
war blockaded the port and declared their in
tention to keep it blockaded until the British
claims were settled. All other New Granadian
ports on both sides were to be served the same
way.
The Michigan Southern subscription now
reaches nearly three millions.
The annual meeting of the American Tract
Society was held to-day. The committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting to examine and re-
view the proceedings of the executive commit.
tee reported to having attended to that service,
and submitted resolutions, one of which is that
in the judgment of the committee the political
aspect of slavery be entirely without the pro-
per sphere of this Society, and cannot be dis
cussed in its publication, but the moral duties
which grow out of the existence of slavery, a:
! well as those moral evils and vices which it ii
known to promote, and which are condemned il
Scripture and SO much deplored by Evangelica
Christians, undoubtedly do fall within the pro
vince of this Society, and ought to be discussed
on a fraternal and Christian spirit. g.. .ay4
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
Washington. Nav IS.

VIM. J. Cullen, Of Indiana IS appointed te
the Northern Saperintenaency of Indian Affairs
vice Andrew w. Fitch, appointed agent Of Mich
igan Indians under vice Gilbert, resigned
Fayctte McMuileu, Governor Of Territory OF
Washington, vice Ande-rss, defined. ..F
With view to oil i;ss purchasers Of the In
dian trust lands in Kansas az the coming June
and July sales, the Treasury Department, has
made arrangements by which parties in Nea
York, Philadelphia, or in any other port on tho
Atlantic coast, may deposit money there IN any
sums with the Treasurer, where checks or trans.
fer deeds may be transmitted to Kaasas, and
received by the agent as cash.
The Secretary Of Treasury has directed the
Treasurer to send to the Assistant Treasurer at
St Louis SO transfer drafts OF 1000 dollars each,
which With these Of larger sums now on band,
will be sufficient to meet all possible demands.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

The CAPTIVE WoMEN.-Hon. Joseph r. Brown
introduced bill into the House yesterday, to
provide tor raising company of volunteers to
90 in search OF the white women who are now
held in captivity by the Indians, and to provide
for the expenses of the same out of the Terrific
rial Treasury. Mr.. Browns course in urging
this matter is worthy the highest commentator,
and we do hope that the means provided will be
etfectual in restoring the unfortunate females to
the bosoms of their families and their friends-
[Ss Paul Times 7th inst.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

The MARRIAGE CoNrRAcr.-A case of breach
of promise Of marriage has recently been tried
At Rochester, in which tae following is given
as the substance of the Judges charge to the
Jury: e @
The Judge charged that it was not necessary
to maintain the existence of promise of mar
riage to prove that defendant in express words
or terms made promise to plaintiff Any cir
cumstanees which usually accompany parties
while holding the relation of an engagement OF
marriage might properly be laid before a-Jury,
and if sufficient to warrant the opinioa that
such an engagement existed, it was all the law
| required. II is not necessary that there shoald
Be promise Of marriage IN direct phraseole9
-ne formal proaiss is reqnirsd Frequent Wis
| its OF the parties-retiring from the society Of
Others, seeking to be apart by themselves. E1
| pressions of -presents-going to-
| gether TO places of amusement-walks and oc-
casional remarks in the hearing of Others, are
circumstances usually relied upon to prove that
marriage engagement exists, and such ars
strong enough to convict upon the mind, they
! are all that i necessary to answer the law.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

THE GRAVE OF APIoNEEE.-During the spring
food of the Missouri, portion of the bluff two
miles below Sioux City, fell with the rcmains
of Floyd, once OF the famous party otLewis and
Clark which ascended the Missouri in 1905
\ correspondent of the Missouri Republican
says
On arriving at this point Floyd died. and was
bdtied by his comrades on the summit ofa lofty
bluff (nearly 200 feet perpendicular in height,)
which faces the Missouri, and has since borne
his name. A cedar post was erected at the
head of the grave, which has been nearly car
ried away by visitors to the spot, anxious to
take away some relic Of the place. The late
rise was rapid that it undermined a portion
Of the bluff dividing the grave of Floyd in the
centre, and causing the remains to fail down
the face of the cliff. A rope was procured, and
a man suspended with the same under his shoul-
dcrs down the bluff, for distance of over 100
feet, where he succeeded in gathering the relics
together, and they were taken to Sioux City
Preparations are being made to have them pla-
ced in suitable coffin, when they will be rein
tered on the same bluff with public ceremony.
An Grafton ia to be delivered by Mr.. +. Moore,
of Sioux City, and it will be an occasion of no
ordinary interest.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

DESPERATE FIGHT AT THE GIRARD HoUsE.-A
desperate fight occurred at the Grard House,
in New York, about yesterday morning, be-
tween John Morrissey, the noted pugilist, and
the walters of the house. Morrissey was aided
by man named John Patterson. Knives were
freely used, and a great many shots were fired.
The contest was protracted one. Three Fifth
ward policemen, who were summoned to quell
the disturbance, were defed by Morrissey, who
met them with revolver in one hand and n
bowie knife in the other He was at length
captured, and with Patterson, lodged in the
Toombs. Strange to say no fatal wounds were
inflicted. Morrssey escaped with cut in the
neck. One of the walters was badly gashed
about the head. The fight originated in some
dispute about payment for brealfast.-N. Y
Times tn.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
New York, Nav

There is an immense meeting in the Park to-
night of the opponents of the law appointing
Police Commissioners. There is speaking at sew
eral stands and much feeling is manifested by
the speakers.
BY the Josephine we have dates from Bahia
to April lst. During the month of March yellow
fever ragged among the shipping in port-many
vessels lost their whole crews. When the Jo-
sephene left the fever had begun to obate.
The Africa sails for Liverpool tomorrow and
will take Sl,25O,OoO in specie. At the I'd
board large sales of Michigan Southern stocks
were made at CT to 674, closed at ST. The sub
scription was S33, 900.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

A MODEL HuyBAND.-The Paris correspondent
of the Boston Post tells a tale of gambling.
dissipated, .debauched husband, whose wife was
beloved by rich baron, and loved him in re-
tarn, but discouraged bis attentions. The hus-
band, knowing that he had reduced her 10 ,n;s.
cry, resolved ito remove the, only obstacle To
her happiness bg destroying himself,n and leap.
"a from a rrecipice in the Pyrenees Sew hus
bands, says the admitting correspondents.
would have been capable of so generous n pro.
ceed!ng, and it is said the ladies' generally speak
OF MS noble sei-devotion ID terms OF the high
est admiration, and quote IT on all occasions
with the "armest enthusiasm, in hopes that the
example may prove contagious, and become a
general fashion," Amiable and charming illu.
sion! -,.. a ''N
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

Night spcctucles to see with in the dark
suggested by a correspondent in the Scientific
American.
They would be very desirable" he thinks,
sin some situations to see clearly when quite
dark, when acting pilot, for example, on
river steamboats,. The idea III practicablc-
That which avails an owl to see in tho dark will
also enable man to in the night. Hers
chcll could see with the aid OF an optical in-
strumcpt Which he constructed, the dial on a
steeplc clock, a mile distant, when it was SO
dark that ne could see but a few feet with the
naked eye t.--
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
LAND sALEs.--We understand ,b.tF, D,d

B LAND SALEs.-We understand that Ft. DODGE
is full OF strangers, SPECTATORS and settlers,
congregated there in attendance upon the Gov.
ernment sale of lands. The sale proceeds slow.
ly, and the bidding is somewhat spirited-lands
averaging about 81 IS per acre. .. p SO
The Washington Union says the President has
approved of the recommendation of the Com.
missioner, that the lands within the neighbor.
hood Of the recent Indian outrages should be
withheld from market for the present. We sup.
pose it will be done.-Ft. Demoine Journal.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

COUNTING CHICKENS BEFORE THEY ARE HATCH
ED.-In sermon delivered by President
Kimball, one of the three Presidents of the
Mormon sect, to the Latter Day Saints, at Salt
Lake City, on the sth of February last, and
which is reported in the Desert News of Feb
s5th, we find the following estimate of increase
of population under the favorable auspices of
polygamy President K. said:
How long do you suppose it will take lit
tie man like me, though ! feel perfectly able
to thrash any six common wicked men, if am
faithful in keeping the commandments of God,
and true all the days of my life to my brethren,
as have been hitherto and mean to be more to,
to get into the celestial kingdom of God with
my whole posterisy,- in case there should be no
| obstruction How long do you suppose it viii
be before my posterity increases to over mil
| lion? A hundred years will not pass away be-
| fore will become millions myself 7 o. may
| go to work and reckon it up, and twenty-five
years will not pass away before br. Brigham
and will number more than this whole Terrific
ry. In twenty-five or thirty years we will have
| larger number in our two families, than there
now is in this whole territory, which numbers
more than seyenty-fye thousand. II twenty
1--WE years Will produce this amount OF people,
how much will be the increase in one hundred
wears? We could not number them, or If We
did sum up the amount to any given time, they
are still on the increase,
| But some of you are taking course to spend
I your lives for nought, while br. Brigham and
are becoming like Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
and the Prophets. Why do you not be prohia
BILE to yourselves and put your lives to usnry
do you understand mes ,assz
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
Philadeinhia Nav

~ 7------- = : = - fH1laueIpnIa, may To.
The quarantine Convention assembled here
this morning, New York, Massachusetts, Mary
land, Rhode Island, Louisiana, Virginia and
Tennessee were represented. Wilson Jewell.
ESQ.,, of Penn, was chosen as permanent Presi-
dent. After the preliminary business the Con
yention adjourned till P. n.
The Quarantine Convention met this P. NJ
A communication was presented from Dr. Ster-
ling, of New York, advocating the enforcement
OF strict quarantine regulations as the only mode
Of preventing contagious diseases from becom-
ing epidemic The business committee reported
a series of resolutions when the Convention ad-
journed.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

Running THE COMET INTO THE GRoUsp.-Sul-
grove, OF the Indianapolis journal, advances
new and very striking theory Of the "aurora
borealis," viz: that comet has at some time
hit the earth at the Northern pole, and run into
symne's Hole, leaving lis tail sticking out, the
happing of which makes auroral light. Sui
grove deserves at once to be created an honor
airy member Of all the Scientific Institutes in
the world, not omitting the Pickwiek Club
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

SUDDEN DEATH-PoIsoN SusPEcrED.--A boy
about years of age, son Of n German lock-
smith named Hartman, living on Mulberry, near
Sixth street, died very suddenly on Wednesday
evening. The neiShbors suspected foul play,
as it was known that the step-mother OF the boy
was accustomed to itrcat him, and at their re-
quest, Drs. Hershe, Graham and Yeomans ex
amned the contents of his stomach and detect
ed arsenic. We learn that when the father of
the boy WAS asked if he had any objection to
this examination he showed his 1nisefly dispo
siton by saying that he had not ''if it wouldn't
cost anything" No arrests have been made
Muscntine Journal.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

~ The brick work of the Main street portion
of Messrs. Kimball & Co.'s new block has been
completed. 1t is 20 by III, feet and four stories
high, and looks very well. AS soon as it can
be rooted and finished it will be occupied. The
corner building will, doubtless, soon be put up.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
A Good Chance For bargains.

TJAVlN(i large stock Of the following articles
on hand and wishing to keep them over anoth-
er season, I have concluded 10 dispose of them at
greatly reduced prices. So all that wish to
lay their money to advantage would do well to call
and examine my stock -.r.4
Heavy over Goats, Pants and Vests;
woolen Under Shirta and Drawers;
Woollen and Cotton f1arncls, all colors;
Men and Womeu's Buffalo Over Shoes;
Men aud Women's Rubber Boots and Shoes;
Girls Rubber Boots 80 cents pair;
Bed Blankets and Comforts;
ads Pilot and Beaver Cloths; H.rE
Heavy Cassineres end Cassnetts; r.
Men and boys Heavy Boots and Shoes
darlington, Jan. 10, 1897. HENRY II SCOTT,
Matp Gtncst
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

WARSAW AND ROCKFORD RAILRoAD.-At a
held at Oquawka few days since, the former
officers of the Company were reelected, viz
s. s. Phelps, ESQ.,, President; J. E. Johnston,
Esq, Vice President; j. Mckinney. Treasurer; /;
E. II. N. Patterson, Secretary.
Col. Thornton was elected Land Agent, and
Mr.. G. W. Gates appointed Land Agent for the
Fourth Division ..t.. 70.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

The Custom house officer on the Canada side
of Niagara Falls is character. His recent
"sezurc" of a gcntleman's false teeth as contra
band, will be remembered. The other day the
American Express Company's money safe was
stopped by him and examined. In it there was
about half million Of money, and pair of
boots belonging to the clerk. The officer
"sezed" the boots! Coroner Connery and Mas
ter Dogberry may hide their diminished heads.
Il Utica Herald. - ---- -
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
\. ". PERRY,


VXyHOLESALk 4 Retail Dealer in. MlNlAL ~.
w str GNES7S q MERCHANDISE, PFC
TURES ARTISTS Ma 1ERLALS, ClNES DC, DC;
Agent for Woodward C Browns Gold Medal aud
A. W. Ladds Paris Prise Piano fortes. o.
Also, Agent for Smiths Meloaeans, the best in the
market
Terms-eash or approved paper. Pianos and Melo,
deeas ON monthly payments in sums to suit purchasefs
Old Instruments taken In exchange for new.
Repsiring Of all Kinds done expedtously and cheap
Aocerdeons aS cts per Reed. ,,4.tsft
Teachers and seminsries furnished with Music, &c,
At the usual discount.
Dealers and Pediars would do well to call before buy
Ing East sell the Eastern Trade Prices anu no
mistake.
0piaiens ef ne Press.
The instruments of Woodward & Brown have repeat
edy received frst premiums at Fairs In various sec.
toss OF the country, aud know from personal trial
that they we're well dcscrved.-Rcstoa Dnily Isnses,
Nag lits, 1855.
Mcssrs. Woodward , Brown, Of No, ssl Washington
st. Boston, have passed their examination" with ex-
traeranary eciat having carried Oh the prise at the
last Great Eyheltson the Mechanics Fair at fanenl
Hail. their competitors being the most distinguished
makers in America Including the late MI Jonas Chick
ing.-Aaeie Ssros4, Ady iosA, 1896
Ne had the pleasure Of examining, ~ the fAs
Universal Exheien the celebrated square Piano fofs
contributed by Messrs. Ladd &Ce for which they YER
awarded the arst class medal It being ths
bSSf--EossVa Post, Aas JlsS, 1856, dkw
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

81 the Ohis and Mississippi and slss
PaEkeraburg, Marietta and Cincin'
nati Railroads.
tive Committee Of the Ohio and Mississippi Rail
road the annexed invitation, which has been is
sued to large number Of guests:
.The executive committee viii be pleased TO
have your company their excursion trip, to
celebrate the completion of the direct railroad
| line from Cincinnati to St. Louis, on the third
and fourth of June. An early reply is requested,
| as only q limited number of tickets viii be is
| sued, and the tickets viii be Immediately for
warded 70 those who accept the invitation It
Is necessary to insert the name of each person
in the ticket, and it is hoped that the families
of the guests will Join the excursion. The
guests holding our tickets will be passed free
over various routes Cincinnati and st. Louis, on
any day before the excursion, after the 27tf,
day Of May; and on the return trip on any day
before the 18th day of June. At Cincinnati
and St. Louis they will be the guests Of the Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad Company. Tickets not
transferable"
This, assuredly, promises to be one of the
most extensive and agreeable railroad celebra-
tions ever had in the country. The Chicago
AiAouoe, SPeohihs Vi lie cohiinS event, s3Ss.
"Guests will be gathered from all sections to
mark this new and important step in the pro-
gress OF our railroad system, which, by new
link, binds together the Atlantic and the Missis
sissippi, and brings within days journey two
of the great centers of western population and
traffic, Cincinnati and St. Louis. The celebra-
ton will combine i'll one excursion the opening
OF three important lines of railway, the Parkers-
burg extension of the Baltimore and Ohio, the
Marietta and the Cincinnati, and the Ohio and
the Mississippi. On the first of June, the Balti-
more and Ohio have an excursion over that
road to Parkersburg; on the I'd, the Marietta
and Cincinnati managers take the guests over
that road; on the Sd, the city of Cincinnati |
gives an entertainment; on the 4th, the excur-
sion on the Ohio and Mississippi road is given,
md on the 5th, the guests are entertained at the
city of st. Louis. After this the guests can re-
turn home by any of the western roads and the |
eastern lines, from the Mississippi |
river as far east as Boston. 1t is supposed that
The excursion trains ON the Ohio and Missis-
'ippi road will carry at least two thousand
guests p sgd ~ -
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

A girl, dressed in mail attire, supposed to be
from Toledo, Ohio, has been seeking employ
ment as compositor, in Hamilton, London, To
ronto and other towns in Canada, always leav-
ing on the discovery of her sex. She is descri-
bed as young and pretty. IL. i = - - =.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
I.onisyille May /

Since late rains grain crops in circle around
here, radius of 100 miles, look qnite promising;
same accounts from Louisiana and Virginia.
Knoxville papers says provender is so scarce,
cut trees for cattle to eat buds. Greatest want
among the poorer classes. Circuit court of
Jacksonborough obliged to adjourn without sit
ting, could not get feed for horses OF judges and
IL,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20

Old Pennsylvania aghast mt the West:
Some citizen of the borough of Easton, in
Pennsylvania, has actually had the temerity to
venture out West on a scout. The valiant Ma
ior, Thomas Hope by name, (of the Pennsylva-
MIA Militia, no doubt was fortunate enough to
get back alive, and the Easton Express, in
chronicling his return, makes the following old
fashioned comments:
The West is a great country for landsharks,
and young men of energy who are upon the hunt
for fortunes; but 1t is the opinion of others be-
sides the Major, that those who have moder-
ate amount OF means and home in old Penn
sylvania had better stay where they are and let
well enough alone.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-05-20
New York, May 9.

The Jury in the Burdell murder case retired
at o'clock this evening, and in half an hour
returned verdict of acquital.
Mrs. Cunningham was discharged from cnsto-
dy, and Mr.. Eckel was discharged on his own re-
cognzance.
The greatest excitement prevailed in the
Court House.