The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-12-21

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Beardsley, Oskaloosa; a. &. faiton, fairfield.
On molten. adjourned.
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rending siglIt. When sufficiently recovered.
they told the story of their sufferin9s.
They had come dOwn the Illinois river, having
in their charge small raft, which they intend-
ed to unite with large one .at the mouth Of the
Miasonri When neaf the mouth Of the latter
stream. at about III O'Clock at night ateambpat
passed, the waves from which broke their foat
apart, and they were left struggling in tho wa
ter on single log. They Aoated down the
river, and on the first day Of December effected
landing at Wilson's island, situated about ten
miles above this city, supposiug il to be she
main land.
Hoping to receive succor, and fearing to
swim the swift current of the Mississippi they
remained Gu the Island Eve days and nights
without food or shelter. In the meantime
they hailed several passing boats, but we're un-
able to obtain any assistance from them. On
Sunday night last, they managed to secure .
log, on which, after throwing of all their
clothing except shirt and pants, they embarked,
succeeded in Swimming to the main land and
reaching The house of Mr.. Watkins. about two
miles from the Island, in the condition above
narrated.
Mr.. Watkins says he at tirst supposed their
feet would have to be amputated, but now
thinks they viii escape with only the loss Of
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PROPOSED GOVERNMENT PAPER Currency.
1t is announced that the Director OF the U.
s. Mint proposes to establish new paper cur
rency, basel on the deposits Of the institution
de has prepared a bill for this purpose, which
he Intends to lay before Congress, 1t author
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