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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-10-28

A RusIN,aLE EruaPH.-The following
epitaph Is on grave stone in Duumors
church yard, Ireland
Here les the remains OF John Hal,
grocer. The world vas no, worth a ne,
and have good raD.Hs for saying 50.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-10-28

We believe the Democrats have chosen
the following members to the next House
Of Representatives from the Free States
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

They are having great time at Davenport in
regard to currency. The first demonstration
was public meeting, the business men in which
resolved to receive or pay out no more Florence.
The next we hear is of dangerous mob march.
ing upon the Banking House of Cook & Sargent
and the private dwelling house of Mr.. Cook,
where windows we're broken in with stones and
other missiles and Mrs. Cook dangerously
wounded. On the day following, other warlike
demonstrations being threatened, the military
are called out and preparations made for de-
fence. In the meantime, the conservative por-
tion Of that community met in the Court House,
"a thousand persons heng present,-sent
a committee to Cook l. Sergeant to see what
they were willing to do towards redeeming
Florence. The result Of all this was q PROPOSE
tion from these bankers to redeem Florence in
the hands of the laboring men OF Davenport.
And at the last advices, Judge Grant, who had
been provided with the necessary funds for that
purpose, was entrenched in the Court House
and redeeming Florence when presented in sums
less than ten dollars, by laboring men, he scru-
tinizing each applicant with great care and eau
lion. He redeemed $1,000 the first day and
promised to open on the following day.
In the meantime, the town was in constant
alarm.-the military on duty much of the time,
and every thing indicated a very bad state of
society, with an idle, starving population, desti.
tute of work and unable to devise any way Of
earning subsistence.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

The UNIvERsIrY.-From the annual report OF
the Executive Committee of Burlington Uni
versty, we find that the Institution is in very
prosperous condition. From the financial re-
port, we find that the College, with debt of
$4,000, has property to the amount Of $4,000
thus leaving balance of $50, ,oOOin its favor.
A strong effort 10 being made TO secure Al en-
doxment Of 100000, of which DR.. Bsrret, Of
St. Louis, pledges $4,000. The success of this
movement will place the College Cn perma-
nent basis. and will bs highly gratifying to all
the friends of education in our midst.
Tho attendance for the past. year has been
very large, aud is constantly increasing. The
receipts for the year are &l0,373 10, and the
expenditures $s,sl6 "a, leaving on hand
n 466 26.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24
~ Mr.. Trumbull, in his recent speech j

~ Mr.. Trumbull, in his recent speech in
cord, that Mr.. Douglas, as Chairman of the
Committee on Territories in June, 1856, struck
from the Toombs bill the clause requiring that
the Constitution Of Kansas, when made BY the
Convention which was provided for, should be
submitted to the people for ratification. His
organ, the Chicago Times, at that time also de-
clared that the Constitution ought not to be
submitted for their approval or rejection to the
people of Kansas. Then Mr.. Douglas was in
the plot to extend slavery, upon which hobby
he hoped to 60 into the White House. Now he
wants reelection from the free white laboring
men Of Illinois,-hence he sings different
song.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24
Iowa state TcacAer,. Association.

Iowa state Tcacher,s Association.
The "Voice Of Iowa directs our a,,en,ion "a
-. = -, -, ..-r., !,
sSs Aee's e"ss WV ''i''u Au"uai "ee''nS Vi Nne
Iowa state Teachers Association will be held q
Davenport, on the 7th, Sth and 9th September,
n,ox;mo. The fol,nu;ny !. tho n.asr ~ bo nur.
...s.
'Nee.
The Association viii be called to order at Z
O'Clock, +. H., September 7th, when the follow
ing order Of business will be observed:
First Uay-Organization; address by the
President
Second Ddy-Miscellaneou business, discus
son-the new school Law; report of treasurer
and officers.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

DR.. Edison b. Olds, who used to represent the
Columbus (Ohio) district in Congress, and who
was left out severely In 1854 for voting for the
Nebraska bill, has moved over into the adjoin-
ing u lth) district, and at the Democratic con-
vention last week made q strong pull for the
nomination as a Douglas man. On the 26th
ballot G. D. Martin, Lecompton, was nominated
BY lo7 votes to 76 for Olds, and q blank.
Some Of the new tangled agricultural ma.
chimes are as fatal as railroads, Sin proportion"
Near Arlington, Va, Mr.. Smeltz was feeding
threshing machine when the cylinder burst, dri-
wing one Of the spikes through the chin upwards,
carrying away the lower front teeth and shatter.
ing the jaw in . terrible manner. Another
spike was deeply buried in the shoulder, and
could not be extracted without endangering
life. But faint hopes were entertained OF his
recovery
Symptoms Of an agitation in favor Of cable
direct from New York to Europe, are already
strongly manifested, in the imperial city Of our
East. The next thing Boston, Philadelphia and
Baltimore will 6nd themselves unable TO trans
act their business with the old world, without an
electrical cord for each. Ocean tslegraphs will
be the rage now.
Mr.. and Madame Strakosch were in London a
| the last accounts In their outward passage in
the Vanderbilt they gave two cornerstone 70,
i the benefit Of the second bass0 Of the New Or
i leans Opera troupe, Who suffered from the blow
/ ing up Of steamer on the Mississippi, and tins
other for the sailors Of the ship.
An old lmpromptu slightly Altered
il for the Present Occasions
The news from two Continents now,
10 sent through the depths Of the sea,
While the 6shes Ill wagging their tails,
Cry, Gracious, how wise " shall be-!
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

~ ne pleased TO learn from the following
.,"s'' received last evening by gentleman of
=. Guy from bis friend in Mt Pleasant, that
'S'ks eiagges has recently become pious:
H. Pleasant, Aug. 18th. 1858.
"e are having most interesting time in our
seser since the conversion Of st. Paul
= - 'nefe been greater change in man. Judge
sset' thls morning came into our Sabbath
'''0ol and delivered to the children most in.
s'es'ng religious lecture breathing the deepest
pF'!' lie made himself so interesting 10 all
present that the children maintained the most
foioand silence and several of the teachers
'efs noticed TO be in tears. II was the more
*epiy interesting from the fact that It Was his
WI snors on religious subjects. He viii be .
usss acquisition to the Church both on account
ms wealth and high position 10 the judiciary
"sss State. Irsgres, however. that there are
many unregenerated persons here who are 60
slcnafitabls ~ 70 say that he has adopted this
soafss merely to secure votes At the coming
sNcsion. Bat such unjust and unchristiaa re-
marks ars instigated By the Devil. There never
~ nan who spoke with more fervos and
sppassas siaesvity.
a hspe you and the other brethren will %,
s. 49, Dfether Clagges is put right before ths
ssop,s 10 your county.
seUs, truly, ssss
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

The CRoPs We are inclined to the opinion
that the wheat crop 10 not so much damaged -
was anticipated. Many fields have escaped the
rust entirely, and others are emily partially de-
stroyed; field on the farm Of Mr.. Thomas
Cobb, near town, Is estimated to average 80
bushels to the acre, and there are other heavy
fields In the neighborhood. We have heard .
number Of eur farmers say that there is one
third more wheat this year than last in Taylor
county, although in some parts Of the country
IL 10 entirely destroyed. The ''gooss" wheat .
not worth cutting, while the "Canada Club, /"
and 'blaok sea" varieties are hardly damaged
IT ala fact we'll worthy the attention Of our
wheat growers for anothsr season; heavy
crop is growing should the season hold out il
usual length. ws can hardly fail Of splendid
crop Of ccrn.-South West, Bedford, Taylol
Co1nty, lowa.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24
The Excarsion 81 the Bapsase sunday
Schools

1 - eAAO o0ReuOS 0AA09y
| SCHOOL,
On Tussday, notwithstanding the immense crowd
on the boat, went OF in capital style, and as
will bs seen by the resolutions below, which
have been handed to US for publication, to the
satisfaction of. all who participated therein.
On the upward trip, the party was called to
order BY Rev. Prof. Allen, Of Burlington Uni.
vsrsity, and the following resolutions offered by
Mr.. q. Il. Hawley, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAs, The pleasure and comfort We have
enjoyed during this excursion have far exceeded
what We had reason to anticipate, with SO large
company and 80 warm weather-and realizing
% 70 do, that, next to protecting Providence,
We owe much Of this comfort and pleasure to
the politeness and courtesy Of the officers of the
Soat-therefore,
ResOlvsd, That We tender our sincere thanks
to the said officers, and to Capt. Haight espe-
claily. for their uniform kindness and unwearied
efforts to promote the happiness Of all on board
their boat.
Resolped, That as an excursion boat, ths Ke-
okuk has few equals and no superior on this
river.
After the passage of the above resolutions,
JuSs oSAVaV VIZ hIIfSAl Vi tuU UOAt ~ ttl2 city,
an accident occurred which threw a shade of
sadness over the remainder Of the trip. A lit.
tie girl about years old, daughter Of Mr..
Dixon residing in the south part of the city, had
been sitting on small box in the cabin. She
started to run to another part of the boat-then,
as if changing her mind, she ran back to her
original position, and fell over the box On which
she had been sitting, fracturng one of the bones
OF her left arm, below the elbow. She was inn
taken out on the guard, for the ben-
eft Of fresh air, and the broken arm carefully
set by DR.. d. c. McMurpby, who had Fortunate
y come aboard at Pontoosuc, and who prompt
y and kindly volunteered his services The |
little sufferer bore the pain with the ffmnsss of
! heroine. A collection amounting to upwards |
Of s. was taken for her benefit. She was taken |
home in carriage, and with the blessing Of |
Providence We trust her arm will soon be as
we'll as ever. The accident, though one to be |
might have occurred in the child's
own home, as readily as during such an excur-
ion.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24
superiority his editice possesses.

THREE CHILDREN PICKED uP IN LAKE ERIE
The Windsor Herald gives the following par
ticulars of the finding Of three children floating
in Lake Erie, on Thursday last:
Mr.. Owen was crossing from Sandusky to
Kingsville in small schooner, when, about
eight miles from one of tho islands, he fell in
with small boat containing three children, the
eldest about IL or la girl-the others much
smaller. The boat was full Of water, drifting
before the wind, and they up to their necks in
water. From being SO long in the water they
had become almost speechless, and were with
difficulty freed from their hold on the boat.
From the Oldest Mr.. Owen learned their names
and where they belonged, and kindly took them
home. From the father he learned that they
had been in the water from A. NJ. to p. NJ.
They had been seen in the boat IN the morning,
shortly after which they were missing. The
father started in pursuit, but failing to fnd them
returned to the island.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

eE We call attention to the advertisement
Of Mr.. Raney, in another column. Mr.. K. IL .
thorough and skillful workman, and we are
sure that all persons who employ him in paint
ing will be well satisfied. Although his recent
misfortune has deprived him OF shop. ne may
he found at Hendricks Store until he obtains
another room. We ask for him the eneo urage.
rnent Of the community.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

GoIxG AHEAD GLoRIousLY-0ur Railroad is
Nnpleted TO within less than four miles Of
Itr6ed-A few days more and the spirit stir
schoss and rtart from their suMbers our here
lsiore quie, and sober neighbors at Fairfield.
Bu. we shall not tarry there. The work is
npidly progressing. The iron is al hand-the
a.csssary means is provided and the Road goes
%. We shall certainly reach Ottumwa the
PRESENT Fall and secure for Burlington the rich
nds Of the favored and fertile valley of the
Ds Hoines, equslling a. il does in wealth OF
Gl and resources OF every sort, any country
! Al has yet been occunied hy man.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

ANOTHER FEATURE OF THE NINETEENTH CEN-
TURY.-The feat Of laying the Telegraph Cable
between Europe and America, already announc.
ed, was certainly one Of the triumphs of the
nineteenth century which genius must revere, at
least, till its close. 1t was attended with great
labor, great expense, great doubt Of final suO-
cess, but will it, in all these peculiarities, COM
pare with this other exploit:
M0sT ExTRAoRDINARY-ZANEsy AGAINST
THE EWoRLD.-Within the past week, the wife Of
a well-known citizen Of GAINESVILLE has given
birth to five children, under the following ex-
traordnary circumstances: She was brought TO
labor at the apparently proper time, and was
delivered of two children. Three days thcreaf
ter she was delivered Of two more, and on the
fourth day she had a fourth child. What is
most extraordinary Of all in this wonderful de-
velopment, the physician in consultation pro-
nounced that she bad yet sixth Of which to
be delivered. Can the world equal thiss
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

tE- The Gazette of Tuesday morning assails
the City Council With moro than its wontsd
zeal and vituperation. The burden Of its com.
plants against the Fathers is extravagancs and
waste Of money, but ~ the same tims Is does
not forget to mention - . subject Of grievances
that the Council propose . reduction Of
the salaries Of City Ofacials !! From all
wh,ch We infer that although very mad as
their expenditures Of money for any purpose,
and In favor Of economy In print Jet II the
Fathers dare 70 touch the salaries Of certain Of
Of ito friends in ofses Il viii certainly get :
great dsal naddss. Hsse y dlanns-
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24
The AMERICAN CHEss-PLAYER IN LONDON
The London Sunday Times, Of the 25th of July
contains the followng:-

The AMERICAN CHEss-PLAYER IN LONDON
The London Sunday Times, Of the 25th of July
contains the follewing:-
In our last weeks article, we informed our
readers that match at chess was rumored to
be in course Of arrangement between the Amer
lean champion, Mr.. Paul Morphy, and the Hun
garian player, Herr Loewenthal. These ar
rangements, we are given to understand, have
now been brought to satisfactory conclusion.
The winner of the first nine games to be the
victor, the stake to be elo0 side, and the play
to take place on four days in each week, viz,
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; half
the gan es to be played at the 81. Georges and
half at the London Chess Club. The seconds
of Mr.. Morphy are Lord Arthur Hay and the
Rev. T. Owen; those of Herr Loswenthal,
Messrs Barnes aud Oldham. Mr.. Stanton has
been named umpire, and Mr.. Lewis stakeholder.
The match commenced on Monday, and the first
game was played at the St. Georges Chess
Club it lasted about seven hours, and termn-
ated in drawn battle. The second game, on
Tuesday, was won by Mr.. Morphy. On Thurs
lay these eminent players met at the London
Club, and the game, after . long and animated
| struggle, was won again by the American. We
trust we shall be able next week, to give fur
| ther particulars.
Present score in the match between Mr.. Nor
ply and Herr Loswenthal, after their last game
on Thursday-Mr. Morphy, Q; Herr Lowenthal
o.; drawn, L. The result OF Fridays game wa'
not known when We went to press.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

SIRE CURE YoR SNAKE BIrE.-Take
sga Quantities by measure of Sweet Milk
~ Rsgs Lard, warm them together and the
tdsai, il an adult, to take from gill to half
lna dose-two doses is sufficient, two to
kre hours apart. No quantity will do any
Grt. Animals, from quart to half gallon.
will be sure TO stop the effect Of the poison
ruediately. have seen it tried in three cases
Acessiully.
have noticed several deaths by bites Of
makes in your paper, and if they will try the
aAoVi will relieve imme ediately.
II Pleasant, Iowa, Aug. IL. Il. P.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

We have at last a full contamination Of our
WIDEST expectations in the receipt Of a message
"ef the Atlantic Cable. 1t is'the great achieve
stns Of the age.
HsiA be seen by the order of Major Lauman
lanosher column. that the Military parade this
"eaing a o'clock; in honor of the event.
Les the bells be also rung,
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

eu-The notes Of some twenty seven Wiseon-
Mn banks havs. been thrown out at Chicago
This ID move intended. a. We understand It, to
force Wisconsin Banks to redeem their notes
as Chieago. Looking as in this light our Bank.
srs here viii coatinus 70 receive and pay out
ths notes Of WIseonsia Banks - usual.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

~ We are told that the sweet potato crop
I Tho vicinity promises to be one Of the largest
ever raised. On the other hand Irish potatoes
@no. promise large yield. Some are rotting,
Sds good many fields are overrun with weeds.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

"a Since the appearance of our article of
Tuesday giving a meagre description of Mr..
Fetcher's new house, be has called and declines
taking all the honor. He informs US that Mes.
srs. Bassett and Dunham are entitled to the
credit as Architects for whatever of beauty and
superiority his edifce possesses.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

IHE ADMINISTRATION DEFEATED IN NEBRASKA.
I'VE learn that the Administration failed TO
ary iis ticket in Otoe County, although Ne
laska City has been occupied by army con-
tae,ors for the last six months and been made
u place Of Decentralization for Government
asres fer Utah. With all these means Of cor
rpiOu in their hands, the defeat Of the party in
Nebraska City and Otoe County 10 ominous. The
haiority for members Of the Territorial Legisla-
R's was so for the Peoples Ticket.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

u We hear much complaint from Post Of
ICES on the Northern route Of irregularity in
Nseps Of mails, and several Posmasters in that
direction say that the difficulty is at Burlington,
While Ar. Tzzard insists that it 10 in the coun-
w ofices. There is trouble somewhere, and it
should bs corrected without delay.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

ATLANTIC CAALE-DExoSsTRArIox IN BUR-
Lixaros.-There was quite lively time in the
city las. evening, in honor Of the Atlantic ca
bls. The military pasAdsd the principal streets;
guns we're fred, Hawk Eye Office and building
illuminated, and . great many people abroad
upon the streets.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

A few days since, at Montebello, KY, Travis
Turner was engaged in fight with another
man, who started to run away. Travis threw a
stone at him, which, missing its intended victim
struck Thomas Bates on the head, killing him
instantly
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24
s71reToTWREKLYHAWK-EYE
-----~ 80 IslanA BriAge Case.

n.cr Island BriAge Case.
of the preliminary questions in to
o1..e.ry @ sui. for sh. removal Of the Noe. !:
o's0s U.;ss. !, nuisance 10 to Be- argued y
INV ~, an Thursday, At . special term Of th
uai.sa na States Circuit Court before hon. '''s
N,~ -. made enquiry and learn that jane
- -ho owns . large amount OF stock Il
!. M w....rn lin. of steamers early 70 nay n,ss
~ =, 4 charging that the structure was : cass,
0"' wv, delay, loss and damage 70 steamers aef
.;c.,inc the Mississippi River, and is
'''s ,.. . common nuisance and ought to b
'' '.s and further, ths. the Bridge is ina very
..;s,,sd .D''s copdi.ion and in danger Of falling
's and asking that the Company be restrain
W.. Fam making repairs. The subpoena was re-
M. M e.rly in June. when the Defendants
'a'D'9 -. IA .sked till the 10th Of August
.pp q. ,heir answer, which continuance was
..a on condition that an injunction might
s'. .sools The Company proceed with their
repairs. s.,;.. al ,he .l,ep.-
M ~. hill except that the Bridge needs
a01' 49,. ,en.irs. and is in danger of falling
e,eeD. Ii. pi.rs be repaired.
49,. of the case are that this Bridge is
mil, in a very narrow and rapid part Of the
n. ~ uhs,a the distance is only 1900 feet
oom .bo,e TO shore, and the piers are set at
considerable angle to the current. Inc long
-, !. sss feet long and 45 feet vide, and set
a.,on.lly like the rest Of the piers, and boats
h.vs to pass on the upper side OF this through
. a,,iu only lis feet wide. About SIXTY steam
.. haze already been injured there, several OF
.,cb have been sunk aud their cargoes lost
The l.rges. single item Of loss has been $780,
ooo
III. Committee on Commerce Of the Louise
Il representatives at Washington who examn-
ID this subject fully last winter and made re-
,ot thereon, say in their report" We con-
IN, that the amount Ct damage TO the COM
,,re Of the Rivar, occasioned by delay and
M Of boats, extra insurance on them and their
sfees, and the loss of lumber, is fully HALF
rauoy DOLLARS EACH TEAR. This 10 very |
lay tax to pay BY disinterested persons for
Il. van. Of proper skill in the construction OF
ii. Bridge. From the evidence presented be-
io,s the Committee they cannot doubt but that
The Bridge, as at present constructed, is a ma
,sri.l and dangerous obstruction to the navi-
s.,cn Of the Mississippi River
We understand that the river men are wide
awake upon this subject, and that they are well
n,oyided with funds TO carry the battle through.
Thew have consolidated their claims for dam
aees which now amount to about . million of
dollars, the whole Of which they expect to
collect.
We shall rspor; the Chancery trial in full
With all the evidence, and keep our readers duly
advised OF the progress of the other suits
Bone Of the best counsel in the Country are
llrssdy here, and this promises to be at least
1 rich harvest for the lawyers.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-08-24

the ILLINOIS CAArAlGN.-Ths Illinois DouRs
las campaign appears 70 have revived through.
out the State the slsotionesring szcssmsns q
lS40.
Al Hillsborough and ~ Grenvills, Douglas
had addressed ths people, and At each place the
asssmblags. according TO The Chicago Times,
consisted OF turn out en- mAsss OF the entire
surrounding population for many miles-msn,
women and children-as 70 great camp meet
ing. And yes, with all the energy exhibitsd
BY Mr.. Douglas, and With oil the snsnusiasm
and curiosity which his peculiar position hae
excited tmust be evident'to the most superficial
politician, that his case, - il stands, h hope
less. With the opp0stion united against hin,
| and with bitter division In his orr camp whaA
slss can be expect but dsfsan But b may b
laboring for side run in 1860, . Ia Van Buren,
then hs may possibly come round Ill right b
NovsmbsP.
| His case 10 most important one, and one
way o. the other will have an Important eEbeo
upon tho campaign of 1850. He is eaid % -
sOfssnins- down; and much nay b. doae b. -
noaaA e N0ssohee.--N. Y. Hesald. y e. 80
6s ~xe# s&4aa Asssge g ss4s.a#4 49,