The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-03-09

| StKkA eMey COmCe
! The latest development OF frauds in Kansas
are truly astounding. They beat the Delaware
Crossings and Candle box mystery all to fte
Here they are -
| Leavenworth, X. T., Feb. Is.
About the best action taken by the Legisla.
| tare was that in regard to the appointment of a
| board Of investigation to examine into the re.
| cent election frauds. The board is still in SEES.
sion, but will, it is thought, conclude It's labor
| within the present week.
They have shed such food Of light on the
| preparation Of the grossest frauds, that NO
political Thomas, not even Pugh, can doubt the
facts much longer. At the session of the
board, evening before last, c. G. Godfrey, one
Of the clerks Of the election of January 4th, at
the Shawnee precinct, was placed upon the wit
ness stand. He testified that Mr.. Bailey, whose
name stands on the poll book opposite No. 1853
cast his ballot about 9 o'clock in the evening,
and that he was the last who voted; but BY
reference to the Shawnee returns in possession
Of the board (which were banded him for ex-
amination) lie (Mr. Godfrey discovered that
there were 936 names registered as voting that
day.
This, though witness was partially able to ac-
count for from the fact, that he went over to
Westport, NO., the next morning after the cleo
ton, and there helped to add two or three hun
dred names which were read tc him by young
man named Alexander S. johnson, the son Of
the Rev. Thomas johnson, of the Methodist
Mission, in the presence OF Col. j. Il. Danforth,
who procured the room where the names were
added, over the wholesale store of Col A. G.
Boone, at Westport. This you will perceive ia
the most direct, positive and damning evidence
of fraud that could be adduced.
The testimony Of DR.. Sabn of Brownville, is
almost equally valuable. He asserts that while
at the Virginia House, Jefferson city, he over.
heard conversation between Gov Stewart of
Mo-, and Frank Marshall, the pro slavery Gov
ernor elect under the Lecompton Constitution,
by which it was agreed on the part OF Governor
Stewart and some others, that several hundred
volunteers would be furnished from such and
such towns in Missouri for the election in
Kansas.
The Doctor further asserts that he heard Mar
shall say that some halt dozen traps had been
laid for Denver, into one or the other of which
he must fall. As concerns this testimony, have
only to remark, that it is deemed entirely re-
liable, Dr. Sabin being gentleman of position
and unqaestioned veracity. h
BISHOP LoRAs LYING In STArE.-A spectacle
rarely seen in this country, but common in Eu.
rope and England upon the deceasc Of great
prelates or other dignitaries, was witnessed ut
the old Cathedral ON Bluff street, by hundreds
Of our citizens, during yesterday, last night and
this morning. Immediately upon the decease
OF Bishop LOras, arrangements were made to
have him lay in state for the edi6cation of the
faithful believers, and as proper mark OF hon.
or 70 himself. The pews in the middle aisle of
the Cathedral having been removed, . cata-
falco was erected in the space thus made, i'm
mediately in front Of the great altar. This was
covered with white and gold cloth, and upon
it was placed the body Of the Bishop, clad in
all the richness Of his sacred vestments. Upon
his head was the nitro Of his office, Of white
and gold, and these we're the prevailing colOrs
OF his garments. His pastoral staff Of gold
was placed by his side, and his hands, clasped
upon his breast. held the golden chalice used in
the ceremony Of Mass. At his feet, bead and
sides, burned large number Of immense wax
tapers, and ell around his bier knelt numbers Of
people weeping at their loss, and praying for |
The repose Of his soul.
The countenance Of the Bishop was remark.
IDLY serene and peaceful. Yoath seemed 10 I
have returned 70 him, and al traces Of psin or
trouble had given place to On expression OF I
salm satisfaction and happiness. q
Tho body remained 10 this state al uieht.
satch being maintained over il by number OF I
devoted women. The funeral ceremonies win
e performed to day. Dubuque Tribune