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The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21
THOMAS JEFFERSON, foreman.

SpaRTING.-This Western country affords the
finest field in the world for lovers CT SPORT
Tho abundance oi game of all kinds and the
dullness of the times, have induced frequent
hunting excursions recently. We have in this
vicinity, too, some of the finest mark asmen in the
world, either with the rifle or shotgun. In il.
lustration of this, let US relate circumstance,
which rsnspired recently.
At St. Marys livsssGen. Peter A. Sarpy-an
old Indian trader and hunter, who has spent
the greater portion of his life in these western
wilds, among the Red men, and whose dexter
ity with FIRE arms is known far and wide. At
Pacific City resides a matchmaker named G. W.
Love, whose "chief delight is his dog and gun, ;"
and whose unrivalled craftsmanship is a gen.
eral topic OF conversation among sportsmen
hereabouts. Well, on the lst day of Septem-
Der, inst, a trial of skill took place between
these two wor.hies. The prize contended for
was threc-barrsled gun, estimated to be worth
$3.50. Il is the most elegant article OF the kind
we have ever examined. The agreement was
that the parties should go in company after
rame-that each should FIRE IN equal number
OF shots-the game should be birds, such a.
ploycr, larks, &c.-no bird to be fred at, except
when "on the wing"-if two or more birds were
killed 1t one shot, only one should be counted.
The result &as-each fired thirty fire shots
Gen. Sarpybagged thi,ty.fomy and g. W. Love
thirty.fvs birds. @. w. Love returned to Pa
ci6c City in the evening, with the prize gun,
which be says will be the last thing in the world
he will over part with. We may safely chal-
lenee the world to beat this hooting-bus one
miss in seventy shots, At small birds ION the
wing"
Another contest between the same parties ID
talked of--the shots TO be fired at dimes or hall
dimes tossed in the air. III any sportsman in
the east 10 vain enough to suppose he cant't be
heat. tho starch can bs taken cut OF his conceil
IL ssnt to Pacific Cisy o. St. Marya-Pacifo City
Herald.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

The FREAKS OF FASHION IN EuRoPE.-A ltt.
from Paris says:-"l never remember to have
seen greater extravaganza or more eccsntricity
in toilette than during the past few months.-
At the seaside and the various other Watering
places Of the continent, the whole attire of the
ladies ID not that Of sensible women Of the
ninstssnth century, but gives the idea Of the
fantastic creations Of wild girls Of sixteen on .
frolic. The hats arc so various and 40 gro
tssqus, the skirts SO voluminous, the trimmings
and fnrbelows % profuse, that the eye 10 now
more often offended than grati6ed by the pro-
auctions Of European miilinsrs and mantua-
makers"
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

hSHT.-A huge fgh,, on small scale, took
pace on Main street, yesterday afternoon. The
Pa'oes were Cel;s. named Patrick Rowen, and
'erfy saaaery. The first blow fell at the corner
0' MAN and Jefferson streets. The combatants
"eias separated, started for home, but again
came 10 contact a! ths corner of Washington
street, and went at it again. Tbey were then
arrested and taken before Justice Walbridge,
'aeFe' upon hearing the case, Rowen was dis
enAssed, and ManneEy fined twenty dollars; in
0siAait Q: which he went to prison.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

A NEW WAY OF GETTING OCT OF DEBT.-A cor
respondent of the Montgomery (Ala.) Mail, who
signs himself Anti Squadron, thinks that if the
tha: the people Of Alabama could import 40
many African aborers as they needed for the
construction of all the lines Of railroad they
wish TO construct, at 500 psr head, and after
doing the work with them, sell them out at 800
. head, and thus pay for the equipment of the
roads, and al the expense of construction, and
sill have surplus left.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

.n MIN (os EGYPr) CONGRESSIONAL DIS.
~, we learn that the campaign in the
a.. o.1tics has opened in good sarpest; and
~, O'u "aigs and Republican,, in united
:, expect TO give good accoun. of them-
n. ~ November. John A. Logan, the
Ta candidate for Congress, and Benjamin
h. "'' lopposition) have agreed to stump the
together, each speaking for the same
=. II y probable the Nationals will also
". oq' q candidate. The canvass in the
VIII be warm aud active. and our friends
!, ,''Peears TO send up such an account Of
'Ss'0'si'es ~ will be most gratifying.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

SINGULAR ATTEMPT AT SUIcIDE.-We learn
from the Cincinnati Commercial that two men
rowing in a skiff found beautiful, young and
richly dressed lady, sticking in the mud at the
rivers edge just below that city. When taken
out, she broke away, plunged into the river.
and again stuck fast in the mud SO as to be
unable to move, and tried to drown herself by
lying fla; down. She was again rescued, and
finally taken to her brother, . respectable citi-
zen. She was left widow year or two ago,
at the age of 81, but recently married again.
Her second husband converted all her property
INTO cash, and deserted her with the money
Since then she has been partially insane. She 10
beautiful and accomplished.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

An extraordinary case ID now pending before
the civil tribunal Of Castelsarrasin, near Tou-
louise, France. A lady Of that town, who was
married 80 far back as 1916, has brought an
action against her husband to have the marriage
declared null and void, on the ground that ks
is not man but a woman! The tribunal, at her
request, has charged three physicians Of Tou.
louise, all professors Of the faculty Of medicine
there, TO make personal examination of the
husband, and to report the result. The alleged
waman ID represented by the local Journals 70
bs ivc feet six inches high, and to be appar.
emily Of great strength.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

There was ''Firemen's Tournament" at
Cleveland on the 9th inst, in which companies
from Detroit, Dayton, Sandusky and Cleveland,
took part. The first prize was awarded TO Nep-
tune Company No. 2, of Dayton; the second to
Phoenix No. 4, of Cleveland, and the third to
Deuge No. /, of Mansfield. The Cleveland
frsmen were not much pleased with the first OF
these awards, and portion of them afterward
vented thei. spleen by brutal assault upon
their Dayton guests, in which three Of the lat
ter were injured, one named Kuntz, it is feared,
fatally, as his SKULL was fractured by blow
from a beer bottle -.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

The bloomington Qil. Pantagraph says: "lhe
Rev. John Seys, now in attendance on the Peo'
ria Conference a, this place, We ace informed,
received telegram from the President on sa-
turday, requesting him to superinssnd the trans
ferring to Africa of the negroes captured on
board the SLAYER Echo or Putnam, ny the U. >.
brig Dolphin. Nr. Seys has accepted the APP
pointment, and will go East Immediately to at
tend to his duties. Mr.. S. has already been in
Africa as missionary, and also I'd an agent OF
the Colonization Society to select place for
new colony On these errands he has already
crossed the ocean six times, and this will be the
seventh voyage. lie made highly interesting
speech in the Conference on Saturday morning,
on the subject of his African experience, and OF
his present mission to that country.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

The s. & |. Railroad twelve miles from Stsubsn-
vile, Ohio, on Friday nigh. last, by which sew
sni persons lost their lives, and number were
wounded. The accident was caused BY the fall.
ng OF bridge, preoipitating baggage and
passenger esr about twelve feet into small
Stream
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

HORSE SrEALING.-James A. Wilson, living
at the Buffalo Spring, in Yellow Springs Town
ship, was arrested on the l4th, on charge Of
horse stealing. Two horses stolen from John
Allison, (brother-in.law of Wilson, were found
secreted on his premises. His examination will
take place to-day. Tho animals were found by
Wilson's son.
There have been ten or twelve horses stolen
in the vicinity of Kossuth, and there is much
excitement,
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

A Coop TIME.-As yesterday afternoon was
too wet for Out door work, several persons i'm
proved the opportunity BY e1temporizing a
number OF fgtls. There vas sort Of a run
aing fgh, up Main street. three or four parties
engaged, which had not resulted, at the crossing
Of jefferson street, in any considerable flow Of
blood, and presume did not. Other rows
doubtless occurred, but the details are not Of
sufhciens interest to pay for hunting up.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

,v,r.ar HoxEsrY OF TIE Locoroco AND
REPUBLICAN, PARrIEs.- About the best test OF
n. ,hieving propensities Of the leaders and
,.l;,;eisns of the two political parties may be
r{.,na in the charge for mileage made BY the
smbers Of the Constitutional Convention
rAs twelve Locoioco members Supposed to be
bons.,er than the average of The party,) con.
rived to draw from the treasury 1855 40 in
mileage s4ls 20 Of which, or about ene-half,
was s,ealings for fictitious travel, while the
eighteen Republicans only drew S527 80, only
400 s5 being stealings From all which
the reader viii see that it takes Republicans
to equal one Democrat in stealing. Hsre are
the figures:
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

Is Lewis Thompson, runner for one OF
the establishments Of ill.character about town,
was arrested yesterday, by Marshal Winton
upon charge of vagrancy. In default of bail
he was Sc Mt up to await his trial. this morning.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21
Iowa Methodist EptscoPal Conference.
Fairfield, Tuesday, Sept. II, 1858.


DKAR FRIEND DUNHAN,
The Iowa Conference has just closed its 90
sion in this place. The increase in members
during the last year has been about 5000
The Conference resolved to make all suitable
efforts to give the Bible . larger circulation
within its bornds-aIso 70 place it In our Schools
throughout this State. send you vote Of
thanks passed BY our BODY requesting publ
cation in the Hawk-Eye; and also the appoint
ments OF she Preachers the coming year. Peace
and harmony prevailed during our session, and
the good citizens of Fairfield entertained the
ministers and visitors in . princely style, ma
king deep impressions Of gratitude on our me
mories. Ts1>pe1t session win be held il Nus
catine in, pber next.
mrs in haste s.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

sB- A great many emigrant wagons, belong.
ing to several different parties, passed through
town yesterday, on their wsy to the interior of
thia State.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

ihe hepub!icans OF The Fourth Judicial Dis
Nis' convened at Sioux City on the 27th ul,imo,
.4a nominated A. W. Hubbard, of Woodbury.
'aa's Tor Ds'ric. Judge, Orlando c. Howe,
y D''''es Attorney and D. E. Braiuard, for
Asmosr Of the Board of Education.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

sB- The clerk Of the weather. with an ASST
duty worthy of a better cause, is blowing, like
the Satyr of the fable, heat and cold from the
same mouth Our nights and mornings are
comfortably warm. The weather is, however,
favorable for business; and our merchants are
,Ininr q lri. hns
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21
anRLINaroN wREKLYHAwK-EYE

ANorsKa BRrDGR AcRoss rRK MIsstssIPPI.--
W. learn from the 81. Paul Times that the Ein.
p..poli. and Cedar Valley Railroad Company
/ contemplate the erection Of bridge across shs
Mississippi, at Fort Smelling, which, when iin-
ishsd. viii! be one of the longest and fnest
s,rus,urss on the American continent and prob
ably in the world. It will be three thousand
ssven hundred and eighty six feet in length,
With a span Of one hundred and eighty feet
from centre TO centre Of the piers. and ninety
ssven feet above high water mark, and will have
an elevation Of grade IL feet higher as one end
.h.n q, the other. The piers on which this
;..usr,. ,,ruc,urs will rest are to be built Of
.,ona obtained from the quarries near at hand,
and win be walls Of solid masonry 80 nfm ana
.,suripg that no rise il she river oe'o" VIII
.v., s;starb the immense structure which rests
.hors II will b truss bridge, With double
,,.ek p.s.ing over the top for the cars, while
!, ,he truss trunk will be wagon road connect.
inc For. Smelling sad Mendoza. IT, estimated
.o,, Of this leviathan structure ID Gear half
r,;Il;on Of dollars.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

DABoLicAL Acf.-We learn from the OF
.va Republican that some unknown villains,
= = some unknown reason. placed large quar.
=. ~ u sunpewdsr undsr she Seminary At Earl
IN that county. and blew the building
= ,s'0 fragments, on the night Of the 4th instant.
.' report Of the explosion shook every build
~ sae town. The Seminary vas Of brick,
:. s~ completed about year ago as cost
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

FiRE.-A two story frame dwelling belonging
to Mr.. r. Eichers, situated In Bodeman's addi.
ton, was consumed BY FIRE, at noon, yesterday.
. The furniture was saved.
1t is supposed that the fire caught from the
kitchen stove. The house was insured in the
Hartford Insurance Company for $so0,-which
viii nearly cover the loss.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

sA.H.-ons Rhineheart, German, labor
Uaaef insanity, was placed under the care Of
A;..'' A;aa' Yesterday, and, being captured, with
sul''. On Jefferson Street, was conveyed %
-. - % safety. He created some distusbanss.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

RARs BIRD.-John Little, Esq, of Wawkon,
captured full grown pelican near that town
last week. The bird measured over eight feet
bstwesa the ends Of the wings.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

IErWe were visited, yesterday, with one of
che heaviest thunder showers Of the season.
Although the shower was at its height for few
moments only, yet during sha, time, the rain
and hail fell in torrents, and the streets, from
curb to curb, were one smooth sheet of water.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21
City Directory.

Mr. Bowron, who has undertaken the compi-
laton Of . thorough Directory for the City Of
Burlington, is persuing the work with an energy
and zeal which cannot but insure faithful and
thorough performance Of What is promised
We learn that he has met with very fattering
reception thus far, and that our citixons seem
disposed to encourage and aid to the extent Of
their ability.
The work is now about ready for the press,
and those who have changed their location or
firm, or have any other arrangement which they
wish noticed, can now have it done.
We hope our citizens will see to this, for they
may be assured that tho Directory will be got
up in a. complete and thorough manner is
possible, and will be credit both to the city
and publishers. If any one wishes to adver-
tizs at a small cost now is the time and chance.
LIE. not your generosity and public spirit be put
to the test and be found wanting.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

OpM-We are informed by the Market Mas
ter, that on Saturdays, hereafter, the Market
will be omen al day.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

A man who registered himself in New Orleans
- 8. Bostwick. La salIs, ILL.,, carried notice
Of his own death by yellow fever to the Pica.
yune, and then took the steamer for Texas. He
had NO baggage, but plenty Of moasy, and 10
supposed to bs engaged In some swindling ops-
satlon.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

.Gsay l,res at Cedar Rapids or Marion, II at Marion
bis mieage is right, If at Cedar Rapids it would De
$50.
eT- Thes Washington Union states that the
pesiypation Of Governor Richardson, OF Me-
braska 10 to take effect on the first day Of Jan.
nary next. and that therefore the report of his
being about to assist Senator Douglas in Ill-
nois, is untrue.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

BAn immense herd of hogs and cattle
crossed the river, yesterday, and was shipped
10 the East.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

In New Albany, Miss, on the 4th inst, Dam
lei Newman and ]. ]. Jarvis became involved
In difficulty. Both were intoxicated, and
Thomas J. Bss interfersd, when he was stabbed
70 the heart unintsnticaally BY Newman with .
common pocke. knife and killed. Newman was
Immediately chained By an snragsd crowd, and
:ate ct night they hung him.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21
The Kangaroo Ticket.
The unterri6ed Democracy Of the First Dis
tries have dwindlsd down to the following:
Independent Ticket.
For District Judge
Thomas w. OlAgges.
For District Attorney.
Joshua Tracy.
The Knngaroe ticket.
EW 0OuJU q AUUCUItON.
RON. CHAS. MASON.

1t 10 not for US to say thae AN indictment
would hold against the Loeofoc6 party for at
tempting to obtain votes under false pretenses,
II, indeed it be an indictable ofsnse. It ID
not for US to say, nor for the people to know
Just how this ticket was brought into existence
who we're its fathers, who its nurses, nor
where it first saw the light. These are not
matters with which We or any body else are sx-
pectsd to NEEDLE. But We have an undoubtsd
right to look at the ticket il we don't know
who made it. And the more we look at il the
more We see the propriety Of christening it the
KANGAROO TICKET. The whole strength and
force Of tho thing lies in the TAIL! The head
10 diminutive and Of no account, the body very
little better. But the whcle growth, muscle
and strength Of its progenitors. developed
itself in tail. How very Characteristic of the
party? Always putting its best men in the rear
to be lead BY doughheads and scalawags.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

lH- There must be some newly imported
sasterner in town. Yesterday, at Harris
Auction Room, an article was "going, going,"
at twenty-five cents, when an individual
copper in his pocket, bid twenty.six!
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

A PRoLIFic HEN.-Mr. Bradley, of Yellow
Springs Township, in this County, has hen
which several times during the past year, has
laid double egg-an egg within an egg. The
egg, as it appears to she eye, is very large,
and the shell is thin and delicate. The yolk
and white are perfectly formed. Inside this
egg. and mostly in the yolk thereof, is another,
Of the common size, perfectly formed. in every
particular, and covered BY . strong hard shell.
This is one Of the most singular cases that ever
came under our observation.
Mr.. Thomas McDonougb, . young man resi-
dent At Fort Dodge, was found dead in his bed,
on the morning of the Sd instant. A coroner's
jury found verdict that he died of congestion
cf tho BRAIN
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

ID John W. Forney publi,hes card in his
paper Of the 9Th, in reply to the attacks Of the
n. 4. Herald and the Washington Union, on
account OF revelations and statements made in
his late speech at Tarrytown. He says in his
card that when ell the accusations Of the Ad-
ministrati0n and its agents have reached their
highest point, he will prove to be true all hs
has written and spoken against the Administra-
tions betrayal of great principle, and of sol.
smn pledges.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21
NINETEENTH YEAR

u The Ne~ York Courier, in speaking Of
the failure Of the Republican and American
Conventions of New York 70 agree upon .
union, says that the American Convention
'fatly refused to take ground against the dieta
Of Chief Justice Tauey in the Drsd Scott deei-
sion. The Republican Convention, whom this
state Of facts was reported TO them, straightway
recognized that union was out Of the question.
and proceeded to rs-afirm their principles in
series Of most unequivocal resolutions, and to
put in nomination men who would, with reli-
giou' fidelity, abide BY them. They have pre-.
sentsd ticket Of most sterlina merit.n
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

Lsavenworth, Sept. Is.
Per Express to Boonvllc, 18th.
The Salt Lake mail arriy ed q. ST. Joseph 10th.
being 40 days out.
The Mormons continued to arrive in tho city
from the south, and were entering unon ,hai,
usual avocations. Brigham Young stiIl keeps
himself concealed, and lives in constant danger
ana lear Of the vengeance of his own people.
VINO have become greatly incensed at the un-
seiiing OF his numerous frauds. This confirms
former reports.
One company Of troops had left Fort Bridger
for Oregon, and others would leave soon.
Indians we're all quiet.
run reports conhrm the news of the South
Platte gold mines. Several traders and noun
taineers were met, who said they had been 70
the mines, and had in their possession many
| specimens found there. They say manv of the
| miners without tools and no other appliances
| except the pans were getting from Is to Is
| daily. Many traders and others were met an
route for the gold regions.
Col Bliss battalion Of Utah yoluuteArs unds,
Lieut.. Hill arrived at the Fsrs 20 day. vhere
they will be paid OF and mustered ou, Of ser.
| vice.
| Col. Cooke, Lisuts. Buford aad PeRran. Of
the "a Dragons, Captains Grove and Doniyknt.
Utah. As-'
Il Hrl0G0R
abou. the 2ith August.
Col. Comfy, with two Companies Of the I'd
Dragons, two Companies OF ,ha 10Th Infantry,
and one Company Of the 7th Infantry, we're
daily expected at Fort Brldgsr 70 relieve the
sixth.
The company Of Engineers had lsft for Lee
venworth, and Captains Dessasssss and Stuars's
Companies Iof Cavalry would leave in few
Syracuse, Sept. le.
Democratic State Conyentioa, Secend Day
The Convention met at o'clock, and after re-
ceiving reports of the committees on contested
seats, proceeded 20 nominate candidates. For
Goyernor, Amasa Parker, for Lieut.. Gov. J. j.
Taylor; for Canal Commissioner, 8. b. Piper: for
State Prison Inspector, Edward L. Donuelly.
After giving Hon. Horatio Seymour vote
Of thanks for the able and impartial manner in
which he had presided, and three cheers for
: the ticket the Convention adjourned, sias d;s.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-21

baIIm0F0, sept. II.
serious IRE occurred in the Baltimore Gus.
tom House before daylight this morning. II
caught accidentally from q lamp in the messsu-
gers room, which room was burnt out, a. were
several OF the other offices with some valuable
statistic records of the exports and imports Of
the port The damage to the building is con-
siderable, and the total loss is estimated at S40,.
900.