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The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
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A Democratic caucus was held at Fl, Madi-
Isous August 31st, to select the Democratic
candidate for District Attorney. Among the
caucusees were Gen. yerplsnk Van Antwerp,
Col. VIM. Stotts, Aldermen Reid, D. B. Smith.
Henry J. Campbell, Sheriff Leech, and four or
i've others Fl ON Keokuk; Hon. VIM. Thompson.
Col. Carpenter, the United States Marshal for
the Southern District of Ohio, and others from
Burlington, and Dir. Chance or some such name
from WaPel!o. We heard of none from Mt.
Pleasant.
The candidates were Mr.. Goodrich Of IT. Mad
ison, Garardi OF Keokuk, and Mr.. Tracy of Bur
iington. TIE caucus commenced their labor of
love at II o'clock A. N. and closed them about
nightfsll, by the election Of Mr.. Tracy.
When the caucus frst met the general un-
dsrstandng on the streets of Fl. Madison was
that Goodrich would ts nominated; bu. as the
leaders of the Democracy had previously agreed
on Clagget for their candidate againat the
BLACK Republicans" as the Burlington Gazette
expressed 1t, it was deemed not advisable to
ominate Goodrich from the same county.
Why the caucus should have overslaughed a
lifelong democrat like Goodrich for the benefit
OF Judge Clagget who sympathises with the
buccaneers IN nothing but q common hatred of
"biack Repnhlieanism," is passing strange.
This caucus further shows the fact that the
democracy are entirely under the
lead and dietation OF self.constituted masters.
else why was not a regular Democratic Conyen.
lion held in which the masses of the Democracy
'ouid have been represented, as well as the
'ity office-holders and city drill sergean,s? Had
ne democratic farmers and mechanics no inter. |
'ss in this nomination? The polls will answer. |
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

AoNE-fARESTAL AuTuoRITY-SuIcrpE.-
near OF romantic affair between a counle OF
young people, terminating il the suicide Of one
q ING parties by drowning. II would appear
s ~. ~ some Tune an attachment has existed
between Robert Hughes of this city ana :
young lady Of st. Clair county, ILL.,, contrary to
the wishes OF the latler's parents A few DAYS
ago II was arranged between the lovers 70 IL
married clandestinely, at house o. Myrtle
street. 10 %. Louis. The time fixed was We'd
nesoay. On going to the rendezvous st the an.
pointed time, young Hughes, instead Of meet
ing the bride, found letter stating that she had
started for this city, but HAD been oyertaken
0y her father, who compelled her to return and
promise solemnly never to marry her afliauced.
yesterday morning hat and snuff box were
~. .oana on 'he bank Of the river, in tho lower
part OF the city, and in the latter n mole sirned
oy hughes, stating that be had DESTROYED him.
4 on account Of biz disappointment. We give
inc story as we heard it--st Louis Repub.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

Morphy, the American chess player. is being
put to his trumps BY the foreign players in Eng.
land. He is ahead yet, but the English win not
concede him superiority till he has fairly won
it. The London Sunday Times says:-
"That he is one of the best chess PLAYERS 10
an unquestionable fact; whether he 10 the hest
still remains undecided. We look TO his pend.
ing match with Mr.. Lowenthal to settle the
matter, aid still moro do we look to the future
engagement with more powerful combatant
The match with Mr.. Staunton will, unless we are
be Morphvs greatest undertaking.
md place the distinguished American in his
light position. Mr.. Morphy's brilliancy, learn
Nc and capability OF Improvement will then
Lest with worthy opposition in depth, sxps.
tenee aad iAdonitAhle sussxy."
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

E8 The attempt to mix the name of Francis
springer with the capitol question and the cor
ruption which originally effected its removal
will fail. Mr.. S. was not member of the Ie-
gisiature which removed the Capitol to Des
Moines City. All that can be said of him is
that he did net vote to take it back to Iowa
City, but voted to submit the matter to the
citizens of the State in the adoption of the
new Constitution. At the time Of the forma-
ton OF The Constitution this was not an open
question The removal had been made An.
as member of that Convention lie did not
choose to put the scat q government upon
wheels and send it over the State again. In
this he acted wisely.
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o. c. WIGnTMAN, Secretary.
Vhc University,

| We are pleased to announce that the new
session of this Institute opened two days since
with a very encouraging attendance from
abroad, every private room in the edifce being
promptly filled the very first day. BIT the at
tendance from the city is not yet SO largs by
TAR as 1t should be, either in the Male or the
Female Department. Undoubtedly many more
from the city and vicinity will yet come in, st
there IS reason to fear that after Ill shall have
come in who will, there will yet be too limited
patronage from those who above All others
should patronise and encourage this homo en-
terpiise. We are requested 10 particularly say
Tor the benefit of those who are croaking about
the distance OF the College from the central
parts OF the city, and the difficulty OF waking
n that direction, that the best walk now 10 the
city OF Burlington extends the whole length OF
Jefferson street on the south side, and that be-
fore this day closes walk will also be com
pleted along Boundary street. from jefferson to
the College gate, whereby any young lady even
can pass In the worst walking from the Barrett
House to the very College door without soing
more than the soes of her shoes. The objection
on the score OF the location of the school will
then have effectually passed away. Also, we
are assured by one of the Faculty of this Insti--
tuition that the annual expenses of the School,
though managed upon the most prudent and
economical scale, yet fall very little short of
$4,000. Surely those carrying forward an en-
terprise OF such magnitude, and from motives
simply and purely of educating the rising gen
Grafton OF our community, deserve the highest
encouragement and success. We are indeed /
free to say that, in our opinion, it is the clear
duty and interest of every citizen Of Burlington |
to stand BY and help on this good work. The
institution in these hard times especially should I
have the support of all friends in its yicin ty.
Will not then those who have not yet sent in
their sons and daughters, speedily place them
in position to enjoy the benefits of first rate
school now established in our midst?
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

1HE CRors.-From private letter from
Council Bluffs we gather the following:
Inc corn crop will be safe with week
more good weather, and promises tie most
abundant yieid-unprecedentedly heavy. Full
half crop of wheat has been made; and grass
IS SO abundant that it is delivered at So TX ner
Ton. have Just returned from Atchison coua
ty, Mo-, and Fremont and Mills counties, Iowa:
and find the corn crops there equally good, but
the wheat inferior as you 60 South. In Atchi.
son county, not one field in ten was cut.
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lie MOTHER OF WATERS. Lieu. Haber.
snsni, ~ Ills letters from China to the Phadel-
W. easer' asserts that the Mississippi River,
which we call the "Fatber OF Water j = -,
20 DC compared to the Yang.tse Kianr River ~
which he applies the name Of ..s.oTbsr 80 -. =
tefs. In proof of this be compares The width
ana volume OF the two streams The Missis-
supp, opposite New Orleans, is not quite 6oo
YARDS wide, with mean depth of 100 feet and
n = mean velocity of.neary / ! miles per hour
mus body OF water Il miles long. 600 wards
vice, and loo feet deer, il driven into the Gull
o. Mexico every month Of the year. On III
ang tse- hiapg (the Son of the Seal, is located
lne CITY o. hlank-fin. The river here has a
mean velocity of two miles per hour. Thus We
nave nc remarks, body of water two miles
,ong, l,soo yards wide, and 80 feet thick, hour
y urged INTO the bosom OF the Yellow Sea.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

sAs friendly sssssiass y - - ei.s. )
R.spense y w.an. w.les,dr- -. -,
lingeon.
.. BuA.lpsros, ii. PkrasAn. Aup rA,,,,rr.
Fair stDo1ls thrse- SAeir Interests ~ ouo aad
inssparable may they oontinue t. abI3s 10 snisy
2. THs NItrrAay-Ths colder in bin eoun-
s.ys dsieass IN the hoqr q dang LEI = honor
10. TIE FIRE, An HOOK AND LADDEa CORA
HIEs-Eyer ready and oser willing TO protect
and save the homes and property Of their fellow
cttissns fron the ravagss Of ths destructive
elements; let us honor the brave, true-hearted
6remen.
II. TnE husrc.-As the Locomotive H..
sWa!ened new echoes in our valleys, 90 has the
hearts. -
II. BUaLKarox-T City Of the Flint Fills;
the enterprise aud energy Of her citizens. whom
no difficulty have appalled,, have placed her in
the van OF the cities Of Iowa.
Is. Mp. PLIAsAxr-Ths Athens Of Iowa.
II. OfrUMNA-Hsr rapid growth shows the
pfs-smiHsnt perseverance, Of her citizens.
Response By NJ. Morris, Of the Ostumwa Cour.
Afssrethe reading Of the regular toasts, .
number Of volunteer toasts were offered, to
which responses were msds by Mr.. Walbridge
Of Burlington, Mr.. Elliott, Of the Mt. Pleasant
Home Journal, and others, after which, the la
dies Of Jefferson county, through Mr.. Scott,
presented to the ladies Of Henry and Des Moines
counties, two very elegant cakes, which were
received for the lodges, with neat speeches, by
Mr.. Sanders Of Mt. Pleasant, and Rev. Mr..
johnson, of Burlington.
Az the Shadows of evening heightened
upon the land" large portion Of the party
took their seats upon the returning train, and
went home. IA considerable party, however,
remained, to attend ball in the evening, which
passed of very pleasantly.
The excursion, throughout, was one of the
pleasantest it was ever our good fortune to at
tend. The greatest praise, 10 due to the citi-
zens of Fairfield and Jefferson county generally,
as well ~ to Mr.. Read and Mr.. Carper, OF The
Railroad, for their successful e1ertions to render
the occasion perfectly happy one.
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Correspondence of the Daily Hswk.Eye.

TAclFic ClrY, Aug 9th, 1858.
Mr.. EDITOR The great ball of Republican.
ism is now fairly in motion on the "Mssouri
slope and is rapidly gathering strength in its
onward course. firmly believe it will con-
tinue its revolutions, until adherents toetbe
corrupt policy Of our present administration
will become utterly extinct. Not leaving one
to tell the doleful tale of the direful disaster.
On the 26th our city was honored By the visit
OF an able champion in our cause, IN the per-.
son OF Hon. s. 4. Curtis. In the evening the
colonel favored our citizens with one of his
straightforward, incontrovertahle arguments
in support of the principles CT the Republican
party. His reasoning was powerful and over
"heimlng. he presented and expounded the
Platform Of the Republican party in clear
and mastery manner
The Colonel was evidently well pleased with
the people, as well as with our young city. As
the Col. is we'll acquainted with the birth of this
town, on the 18th of May, 1857, and 10 won.
der he should be pleased ard somewhat sur
prised TO see now one hundred and thirty good
substantial buildings, and all inhabited. What
Ia The present case will please the Col. more.
perhaps, is the fact that we will roll w a, The
october election, in this city, at least two
thirds OF the votes cast, in favor of Hon. |
Il. Curtis. The feelings manifested and the |
demonstrations made by our citizens were cal |
cuiated to make the Col. feel at home. Alter |
the audience dispersed and tie Col. retired 10 |
ms room, lie was handsomely salu;cd with |
ssrenade by the Pacific City Brass Band.
am fully satisfied that Mills County vii,
have fair majority for the Republican ticket,
and the Republican vote on the Slope will, with
out doubt, show large increase On the mast
elections. firmly believe there is not one OF
the "untcrriiied' in Mills county, who has the
hardihood to open his mouth, and. in varas
sustain the administration, with regard to the
notorious English sniadls.
Mr.. Trimble is expected to pass thrcuo:l tlis
county in few days, perhaps he may succeed
to lnfuse a little courage among the ranks OF the
IN terrified. As yet, however, have not dis
covered any 1rimJliag in our ranks, as 10 the
result OF his mighty effort. If Trimble should,
however, DO able, through Misrepresentation
md equivocation, to make any impression, Sam
Rice coon follows in his wake, and Sam, as we
III know, is something Of gun tina. never
hangs fire, and very seldom misses its aim.
This hasty communication is intended to show
'ur friends in the Eastern portion of the State
bat Republicans on the ''Slope" are alive and
vorking, and trust that the Eastern portion
# the State will roll up its majority by thou
ands in support of the Republican cause.
Missouri SLopE. (
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07

FIRE AT Observation-Disclosures REsCUE.-A fire.
occurred in the drug store of DR.. Harris, corner
of Main and Fourth streets, Cincinnati, on Sun
day night. The flames extended until they
reached to the fourth story of the building, in
which a Mrs. Duncan and her children were
sleeping. When the engines reached the
ground, Mrs. Duncan was seen at the window,
'mploring aid, and apparently on the point of
ieaping out. A ladder was quickly elevated,
and policeman named George Carr CALAMITY
asceaded through the smoke, the flames and
the streams OF water projected around him, en-
tered the room and bore the terrified woman in
safety to the ground. He performed this feat
twice again, each time returning with one of
the children, amid the widest shouts of APP
plause from the crowd below. The noble officer
suffered dreadfuly for his gallantry, having
oreathed smoke and fame, which caused serious
injury to his lungs. At the latest accounts he
was in critical condition.
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sB A youth of about 70 arteen years of age
whose name we failed to learn, was arrested
yesterday, on suspicion of cattle stealing. For
several days past, he has been selling fat cattle
IN Town. at prices so low as to arouse suspicious
in the minds of the purchasers, who questioned
him closely, in regard to his possession of the
cattle. de averred that they were the proper.
~ OF farmer in Danville, who sent him here
70 sell them. This not being credited, he was
arrested, and is held for examination.
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OPENING OF TIE RAILROAD TO WASHINGTON
They had grand celebration OF the OPEN
Ing OF the NJ. Il NJ. Railroad to that place. Al
Washington, on the lst inst We were unable
to attend and participate in the festivities from
the fact that it occurred ON the same day as
our celebration at Fairfield. But we hear
from the Press that they had a good tme.-
Eight or nae hundred guests, including Military
Companies from Davenport, Mascatine and Co.
iampus City, were entertained and feasted.
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hEEp IT BEFORE THE PEoPLE-Tha, Judge
eiagget has doubled the expenses OF the Courts
In all the counties in this District, by his arbi-
trary course IN quarrelling with lawyers, com
polling the attendance OF witnesses for, weeks
before they are needed, and occupying the
time and covering the records Of dis Court with
cases OF contempt arising out of his own over
weening vanity
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there being 40 On ~, for this expansion ID
take place il must ~ upward. The surface b.
ing attached e the wheat draws il Up lissle,
The next d.J Il the ~ Of ~ ground
thaws, the wind dties and esumbles a the dirt
exposing the roots little. AZ night il freezes
again in in tie same way q before. tbe ice At
taching to the roots lower down each time. ~
I'll BY the alternate freezing and ,hawing che
roots are exposed from three to SIX inches
Then comes warmer weather; the roots being
sxpooed 20 the sun are witheFe0 90 that the sap
or juices cannot circulate, and Of course the
,,-s dies killed by the sun, not ths FROST
Being sure that this is the true explanation Of
"winter killing Of wheat the prevention il ra-
tional and easy. Now a. 10 the time 10 roll il,
for, - said before, Rolling will save it. The
whea 10, any time after the roots are drawn up
BY the frost, and the ground in proper condi-
tion. That 10 when the ground OF the wheat
field 10 thawed to inches, and the top is dry
1 or inch. Then the roller will save the crop
The surface must be dry to little depth to
prevent the dirt from sticking TO the roller, and
it must be moist below to cause the dirt to adj
here to the roots. The roller need not be very
heavy. think light one sufficient. The
rolling must be done before the roots are with
cred. Sometimes it may be necessary to roll
twice. am very certain the above manage
ment will make Winter wheat as sure crop as
spring wheat now is, if rot surer; as i. will often
DO out Of the way of rust, while spring wheat
will be damaged if not destroyed by it.
A few words about corn, and close this pa
per. Many farmers have planted what is here
called the "Yankee corn" wish to remind
them that it will be necessary to gather this
corn soon after it is ripe. As the ears stand up
Gns.ead of Looping as the large southern corn
does) the water will find its way inside of the
husk and rot the corn If i, is left standing as
corn is often left here
hope these hints will be studied by farmers |
and increase the product of good grain.
Sept. 2, 1853. d,
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despatch fEoia Washington to the St. Loui.
Republican states that the land sales in Nebras
ka are postponed for enc year. There are more
urgent reasons for the same postpcnement in
Kansas, and since the pecuniary distress Of the
settlers in the latter territory has been in a
great degree produced by the mistakes of the
admin: traion, it is but justice that they should
De treated with at least equal favor with the
settlers in Nebraska.
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DnN11GnG Nreeeamg.
A meeting a eitissns Of the city Of Buriing-
ter, hsld q Marisa Hall, Thursday evening,
sspt ?, 1855, organised b choosing Or. jobs
7. Henry a. Chairman.
o. Gotion, o. G. wightman was appointed y
acs % Secretary or The meeting.
The object Of the meeting having been stated
The fellow ing resolutions we're then offered, and,
after remarks BY Messrs. Mason, Starr, Rorsr,
and Thompson, unanimously adopted, 10 wiGH
REsoLUzIoxs.
/. That in the opinion Of this meeting. il IL
the interest Of our county, our city and our
selves to construct q Railroad from Burlington
to connect with the Ksokuk Road ct Fort Mad
ison, and also from Burlington BY wsy Of Wa
pello to the mouth Of Cedar River by any means
within our control.
2. That q committee be appointed to pre-
pare articles of incorporation Of ! company to
be formed for the construction Of such Railroad,
and to report thereof at a subsequent meeting.
5. That committee Of 1--WE be appointed by
the Chair to take int consideration the pro-
priety Of reconnaissance and survey of the
route for such road, and to inquire into the
practicability Of procuring the means 70 defray
the expenses Of survey and Reconnaissance, and
that they report to q subsequent meeting.
And thereupon the following persons were
chosen to compose the committee on Articles Of
Incorporation, to wit: Charles Mason, David
Rorer, J. G. Hall, J. L. Corse, and 0. Q. Wight
man.
And tho following persons were chosen to
compose the Committee on Survey and Recon
to wit: J. w. Webber, II. w. Starr,
W. F. Coolbaugh, Charles Mason and A. w.
Carpenter.
1t was further Resolved, that. the proceedings
Of this meeting be published in the Burlington,
heokuk, Fort Madison and Wapello papers.
Resolved, That the two committees appoint
ed by this meeting have power to call meeting
1t some future day for further consideration
and action.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOHN T.. HENRY, Chairman.
.. G. WIGHTMAN Secretary
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oTAhPEDE.-A huge runaway occurred on the
ievee, on Saturday afternoon The tugitiyes
were two stalwart oxen. The noise and confu-
sion brought into requisition, to stop them, was
altogether greater than the speed Of the ami
mails, or the damage they created.
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There was intense xeitcment II tbe e;tr or g.
Paul last week. i strange wanl.n s,d -
children arrived on one Of the steamers and ~
ONT q inquiry, the woman found OH where :
Mr. Edwin Whitfield lived, whose bnns. ia
visited and soon became the uad;sputed noxsas
sof. Mr. w. and the woman he lived with .
!, VIE, lied in confusion before the wrath of
81 sne new conner, and have not been heard of
me strange woman turned ont 10 bs tho w;fo
OF winfield, whom he had deserted four Years
ago, and the six children were his own
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Ths COMPLIMENTARY RoGUEs!-It is a fact
significant OF the progress of American manu-
featuring skill that the Birmingham (English)
manufacturers initiate the trade marks of
American manufactured cutlery, and sell it
as imported from the United States The Lon.
don Times of the lst instant has report Of
trial OF tie Collins Company VS.. Reeves, in
which 1t was proved that the latter initiated all
the trade marks of the former, ON American
Company, even to the fac-simile of S. W.
Collins. signature, which is stamped on the
cutlery
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SINGULAR CospUcr OF 4 Dissatisfaction,

SINGULAR CONDUCT OF DEER-Anthony
Niederwser, proprietor of the Washington Gar
den, corner of Third and Elm streets, is the
owner of two pet deer. Night before last he
retired to bed, having taken his money! drawer
and placed it on Il sofa, covering it with a
handkerchief, and left the door open, guarded
by couple Of chairs While Mr. Niederwiser
was asleep one OF the pei deer assembled the
stars, jumped over the chairs, went to the So
ia, pulled the handkerchief from oil the money
drawer, and actually ate up SAT in bank bills.
When the owner awoke, the pet animal had
81 bill III bis mouth, which bill was rescued from
the fate Of the SAT. 4 quantity OF silver in the
drawer was left untouched, the deer probably
knowing it to be indgestible, or perhaps think
ing it to be counterfeit coin that might not
pass.-St. Louis Rep
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The news from Oregon by tho last mail show,
that she was in full Operations a. !. ner S,.,o 80
me Union, the intelligence Of tho failure ~
Congress to admit her into the Union not bav-
ing reached that remote region. All TIA Tar
rilof,ai officers had relinquished their posts and
NE state officers we're in the complete exercise
OF all administrative functions.
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Is Eight of the fifteen persons indicted for
the murder Of Boyd Wilkinson in johnson Co.
on The 18th of May last, have been on trial at
Iowa City during the last three weeks On
"Wednesday last the Jury. after having been
out twenty-four hours, brought in verdict of
Not Guilty" TIE Iowa City Republican says
the verde: is an "aston;.her.n
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FoSD OF PERFUMERY.-A married woman.
rather good locking, rich and having two chill
dren, recently eloped from her home and hus-
band, near Eilnira, n. Y, with an ethiopian as
black az the blackes. sample Of anthracite and
with scent enough fora whole flock of be goats
De Gasillus, g..