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The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

Snr.TogxENToR-AARoN BURR THE De.
EKorER OF HIS OWN DAUGHTER.-We publish
Cd, not long since, the reputed confession of one
ci The crew of mutiEeers who murdered Mrs.
iheedosa Burr Aston, the only daughter of
Aaron Burr, on her voyage from Charleston TO
aeS York, about forty years since. The fol-
osiag statement from the Carolina Spartan
H4ps the fate Of this lady in still deeper gloom,
az, true or untrue, is an impressive lesson TO
t49se SAo would torsake the paths of rectitude:
~ there Is another story, on which Parton's
Liz Of Burr throws no light. We had il from
~ &C and distinguished citizen OF Charleston,
io" 30 more. Burr, in his many intricues,
eolpaSsed the ruin OF the vile OF the Captain
va coaster between New York and Charleston.
70 remove the Captain, Burr corrupted his
aitors TO matiny and destroy him. On the
a-t"ard voyage no opportunity offered, aud
ne execution OF the plan was deferred till the
fetprn trip. Unfortunately on this very vessel
hf-. Aston took passage. Her fate was an awful
fetflbution upon her abandoned father. He
heTer looked up after, and doubtless from the
conviction that the sins of the father were Wis
ned upon the child. Our informant went to
New York to look up the wife Of this Captain.
nearing that Burr knew her, he sought an in
Ieryses. The mention of the name was the
sisnaiior silence; nor would Burr keep q fur
.lT appointment, or impart any information on
we "pae. The mystery il clearing up.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08
Qnahec June !

The screw steamship, Indian, frem Liverpool
l9th arrived at this port about noon to-day.
The boat linen at River Du Loupe failed I,
obtain her news. Her political news contains
almost nothing in addition TO the advices By
the Hammonia at New York
The commercial portion Of her intelligence !:
of considerable interest -
Liverpool Cotton Market,-The sales Of the
three days in the Liverpool Cotton Market were
1900 bales,of which spectators 5000 and ex-
porters 900 bales. The fair and lower quail
ties had declined !, while middle descriptions
were unchanged, scarce and firm.
Manchester Market.-The advces from Man
chester are favorable. The market closed
quiet but steady.
Liverpool Breadstnffs Market-R. s. l. Co
state that the weather had been favorable for
the crops Flour ull,-Western Canal 2lsa2ls
Cd; Philadelphia and Baltimore 22sa22s6d /;
Ohio 22s6da25s. Wheat quiet but steady
Red 6s. Corn quiet, Sd lower, White 35s;
Yellow 34sa34s6d.
Liverpool Provision Market.-Beef dull; Pork
steady; Bacon firm, but quiet. Lard quiet,
56s6da57s6d; Tallow slow Of sale, but price un.
altered, sales 55s9d
Liverpool Produce Market.--Sugar steady;
Coffee quiet; Rye quiet.
LONDON MARKET.--Breadstuffs firm and steady.
sugar hrm with slight Improvement IN better
qualities; for inferior qualities quotations we're
barely maintained. Coffee is firm. Tea, au
average business without great change. Rice
quiet. Tallow dull at 53a53s cd.
At the Wool sales the bddngs we're spirited
and previous rates we're fully sustained.
American securities were generally un-
changed. The last sales Of /. c. shares were at
l0aall discount.
London, Wednesday, il A. M.-Consols |
opened at 97sa97A for money, and 97aa97s for
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

IhE OLD SErTLERS-The driz zling rain and
uncomfortable atmosphere of Yesterday. did
not especially dampen the enthusiasm, nor mar
the celebration of the Old Settlers. The ac-
commodating heavens withheld their moisture
fior few moments, just after noon-iust long
enough to allow the procession to move from
Marion Hall to Old Zion Church, followed by a
very large concourse of strangers, ladies, ard
ragged little boys. After music, and a prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Salter, the President of the Asso-
citation, David Rorer, Esq, delivered . very
neat and appropriate Salutatory Address. The
| next Grafton was by Hon. Charles Mason, and
was very able effort. 1t was chiefly histor.
cal in its nature, tinctured with the least little
bit OF hlibusterism. Judge Mason gave his
tory OF the settlement and early days of Bur-
lington, with several little incidents of interest,
as we'll as = brief sketch Of the progress of the
State. The oration was written in very
scholarly style, aud was characterized by great
good sense and dpower.
Judge Mason was followed by johnson Pier
son, Esq, in short but very interesting poem,
alluding chiefly to the birth of the oity-the
time when the Indians prophetic eye saw future
trouble in the little BARNS of the hardy SQUAT.
tiers, and containing many very amusing re.er-
ences to the memorable events and prominent
men of the old time.
The last address on the programme was the
Valedictory address of Judge Rorer, consisting
ofa brief notice Of the times when two or three
were gathered together in the little cabins ON
the Flint Hills.
The addresses were attentively listened to by
crowded audience, aud elected frequent ap-
plause.
The exercises closed by the singing of Aud
Lang syne, BY the whole company
The procession then reformed, and proceed
ed to the Barret House. By this time the clouds,
whic had, for some time, been leaking slightly,
began to pour out their favors in good earnest
This, however, had no bad effect, as the tri-
umphal canopy of umbrellas under which the
cortege passed, had very imposing appearance.
In the evening, the Association gave ball
at Grimes Hail.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

H-The Republicans Of Des Moines county
will recollect the County meeting called for Sa.
,arday next for the purpose Of appointing del
egstes to the State and District Nominating
Conyelsion. 10 be holden at Des Moines and
0skaloosa A fall and general attendance is
desirable, and We hope, notwithstanding the
value Of time TO the farming classes just now,
TO see all the townships in the county repre-.
sen,ed !; j. important tha, We have good men
il the field al the coming October election, and
that there be thorough organization of the
Republican party Ii the State
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

a PEYSicIAx's DIARY or BusINEss.-A pocke,
sl.fl nAs been picked up on the street, and now
ne hnder's possession awaiting its owner
IVA the following extracts, it appears the
'stu was meaikkul man"
Asse 2So, Mary An Perkins, Bicnes, wash
.ghaa Sickness in her bed. Fisk sum blue
soaptrilk; aged 50. Ped me one dollar
..sf'ef boges. Mind get good kuaiter and
IaE her tax mo fisk.
Aase z3l, Tummes Kinks, Bisnes. Nirish-
aaa Lives with PAdy Molonoy whot keeps ,
s.kness, dgg IN ribs and tow blak eys.
- . drink my mixter twice day OF sasi-
sns oefe and ioiiop, and ish ale, with .si6de,,
make u taste fsiky. Rubed his face with
.H gress linimentt, aged 80 years Of age
;Dl'nsed the mixter and wuddnt pay me Klaus
1s'so nasty, but the mixtsr'u work his in
aards, l reckon.
n. AA'e 2s2, old Misses Doggs. Amt got nc
s, aasa, but plenty of monny. Siknes awl Z
.nnoogg Cav her sum Of my celebrated
DPesnofikon, which she said drank like colo
ch n vas TOO. Must put sumthink in it Il
l.. - her feel six and bad. The Old Wommsl
~ got the roks."
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08
I'd The Barber who garroted Hugh Dow
ME, the Illinois drover, in St. Louis, some weeks
ago, was arrested in Galena on Saturday

MUSIEIcENr ACr.-We are informed that a
wealthy citizen of St. Louis, with view to
encourage love of art among the youth Of
the Mississippi valley, has offered premiums to
the amount of three hundred dollars to be
awarded to those young ladies and gentlemen
who may produce the best paintings from "a
ture In OIL and water colors, the best drawings
IN crayon and pencil, and the best statuette in
cay, plaster or terra Gotta, to be exhibited at
tue st. Louis Fair, 1859. The premiums to be
seventy live dollars for the first best of its class
and twenty-five for the second in point Of sune.
riority. The competitors are to be under the
age of Is years.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

Nav SABBATH School MUsIc.-Mr Horace
Waters, the wel-known Music Publisher and
Piano dealer, of 333 Broadway, New York, has
recently issued very pleasing and useful little
ealeetion OF 50 pages of hymns and tunes for
abta.h Schools, of more animated character
nd impressive style than usual. The words
are all excellent, aud the music, though spirited,
'sried and fitted to the tastes and life Of the
'oang, is very simple, easily mastered, and full
Of feeling and pathos. There are Happy
greeting to all !" Kind words can never die -
DO good" The teachers PRAYER !" " Let US
Be happy, and let US be gay ]" go, beautiful
sOrd;" II have Father in the promised land
&, &c.-and many others equally attractive,
Ssstal and pleasant. All for three cents, or
'sO collars per hundred copies. Postage, one
selt We think it will be favorite in the
thoo, and at the ireside Of all who love cheer.
fa music, Or the animated faces Of happy
children.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

sB A man who has been there several times
before, under the name of William Christie, was
brought before Esq. Harris, yesterday morning,
answering to the cognomen Of George Kiner,
for intoxcaton; but nothing being proved, be
was discharged. 1t seems that about twelve
o'clock, the night previous, a daughter-in-law
Of Esq. Harris weut to the back door of the
house, which she found partly open. Opening
it, she discovered Christie standing at the
threshold. She called to her father, who rose
from bed and captured the fellow. As he tried
to escape, the Esq. called to his sons, who Sc.
cured the intruder, and took him to Jail. Ha
pretended to be drunk, but, as he showed NO
real signs OF it, it Is supposed that this appear
ance was feigned in order to hide other things
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08
Halifax june y

\ Halifax. June ". y
The Royal Mail steamer America, Gu rsa,r
Moody, from Liverpool on Saturday. Nay %
arrived at 5 O'Clock this morning.
The Screw Steamship Kangaroo from New
York, sth Of May, arrived ~ Liverpool on
the 22d cit. She carried the mail. 8
The political news by this arrival is Of much
interest. #A
In the House Of Commons, Mr. Oardwel' had
withdrawn his motion censuing the Government
for the publication Of the despatch TO the CIV
ernor-General of India. The Derby ministry
had thus achieved virtual triumph.
Another important item Of intelligence is,
that the King Of Naples had in effect rejected
the demands Of England for indemnity to The
imprisoned engineers of the Cagliary.
Naples was actively proceeding with her NIL
itary defences. 6af
There is nothing later from India. ~
The Great Epson Derby race came on or the
10Th May, and was won by Sir Joseph Hawley's
horse, Beardsman. d
The Liverpool Breadstuf market showed
general dulness. Corn slightly declined since
Tuesday. Provision market generally dun.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

TnEFr.-Mary Mellngcr was brought before
Justice Harris, yesterday, charged with purloin
ing bedding, laces, and various little white .r
ticies OF feminine apparel, from German fam;
~ living in North Burlington. She plead her
case very coolly and adroitly, and nearly smiled
the honest Justice out of countenance. He
held his own, however, and sent the adv to
jail, in default Of bail, to await the action of
the Grand Jury
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

SAorHERED.-An Irishman, named Farrahab
went 10 hawkcye Mills, on Monday evening. Ia
purchase some bran. He made the purchase,
snouidered his bag. and, giving the attendan,
u''he' 'oid MN he mdst trust him for the o,he:
nve cents. This the miller couldn't think of
and the consequences was, portion of the bran
was emptied into the bin. Thereupon, the celt
grew beihcosc, and would not be satisfied un,;,
the Dutchman pitched him into the bin wber.
ms bran had gone before, and rolled him about
IN the mess, until he was nearly smothered.-
THIS was beyond endurance so a complaint
was made before Justice Walbridge, and the
roller, Louis Temple, by name, was fined two
dollars and costs
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08
,1pL1NoroH WEEKLYHAwK-EYR

-...a Dessrue tion Of Elaisons War.
- County, glIs.-Seveniecn PeFsoms
x,llea and many mere Weanded.
We learn from several sources that the small
...n Of Ellison Warren County, Ills, was
:.;,.a by one Of the severest tornadoes ever
,,oxn. Sunday evening last, about seven o'clock.
v,, only was every house demolished, including
.~sn,v.fye dwelling houses, two stores, tav-
:. .hopes, &C., but they we're literally blown
...y, including even foundation wall'' and
...,,s,ed in fragments and splinters over the
..;,;ss for miles. Not single person in town
.,,,a unhurt. Thirteen person we're found
s..d an the evening Of the storm and four
o,ber. have since died. Many Others it was
s.r.v,a could not survive their injuries.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

DREADFUL AeCIDESr.-We learn from Mr.. S.
\. Lindley, that on Friday of last week, hr.
Alexander Nutter, a young man Of promising
character, employed on the steam mill of Scott
a. Ross, about half mile from Monroe, in this
county, was in some way caught by one of the
bands connected with the engine, and drawn
round drum twenty-five inches in diameter.
thereby breaking his legs in four places, and
otherwise so crushing and mangling his body
AZ to cause almost instantaneous death.
Mr.. Nutter was very worthy young man,
respected by all who knew him, and his melan-
choly fate spreads gloom over that communi-
ty.-Newton Express.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08
Patnrshnrr Va May 9

Petersburg, va, May 81.
The schooner Keziah Of Wilmington, Del,
Capt Boyles, cleared from this port on Satur-
day night. Since then several slaves have been
found missing, and steamer was sent to over
haul her, which she did between this city and
the point. Five slaves we're found on board
The captain, crew and slaves were brought
back here, and lodged in Jail. The excitement
was Intense. 1000 people were at the wharf
when the steamer landed
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

UP THE MIssIssIpPI-A steamer appropri-
ately named the North Star, succeeded in as
cending Sank Rapids on the Sd inst. These
rapids are some eighty miles above St. Paul
The steamer having got over them, forthwith
started for Pakegama, some tWo hundred mile,
further up. 1t was N. Nicollet's opinion "thal
steamboats, OF light draft might navigate the
Mississippi As high as Ssndy Lake, about two
hundred miles above ST.. Anthony, and in some
seasons even a. high a. Kabikon rapids, abou,
three hundred miles above st. Anthony" The
North Star seems to intend investigating tht
question practically.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

"a cs Towns DESTROYED By BRIrIsn TaooPs'
"a, oa'em Register has late advices from the
,..,ss .S.s. o. Africa. From Sierra Leone II ID
II 80. Aat Com. Wise had sent force Of Brit.
vL;el and marines up the Searches River
oeeas;ss ssss.cked and burned Eve Of the towns
,so ns ~ the Soosos, and returned with only
ne,s O. ana I'VE men wounded. His High.
nos s;.;r slcco Atah, King Of Cape Coast, The
hs ca l1laso and intelligent native prince on
eeases died On tie 20th Of February,
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

HARDLY FRATERSAL.-Ambrose Bush got into
: row with his hali-brother, Tobias Hort. on
monday. Some alteration arising, Hert or.
dered the other out OF the house and ha A..
ciihed to leave,-consequently H. struck him
on the head with water pitcher. H. was
brought before Esq Walbridge, yesterday, and
'he case was postponed until tomorrow. Bush
giving bonds for his appearance.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

QUARREL-A. J. Noble and J. c. Vance, OF
Union Township, perpetrated quarrel, in that
place, on Thursday last. Noble was. il seems
the agressor, aud Vance sought to heal his
wound by the authority of Esq. Temple. bsforo
"hom Noble was brought, yesterday, and
pound over to answer at the next term Of the
District Court.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08
New York. June 1.

new OFk, JNHe I.
The Steam Frigate, Wabash sailed to-day for
Jamacia.
The School Trustees in some of our Wards in
banishing the Bible from our Schools is creating
much excitement the United Americans have
taken the matter up and meeting was held
last night of delegates from all the Chapters to
determine on measures for opposing this alleg.
ed attempt Of Roman Catholics to get CONTROL
oil our public schools it is understood that gen.
eral Committee of the Protestant Americans
association is also organized for the purpose.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

NEW CouHrERvElr-PRIxcrros n. J.-Lool
oos 'or new counterfeis IS, that has lately
oeen put in circulation, it is an imitation Of the
genuine note its general appearance is good
vlg. battle scene, death Of Gen. Mercer, ths
o'e enclosing the figure in each corner is of
N oval form, in the genuine it is more Of the
shape Of clover leaf,
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

~ Daf'ng the discussion on the veal ordi-
nance, At the Council, on Monday evening i..,
the Mayor stated to the Council that few day,
before that time, he saw very small and bad
looking cali in wagon, AZ the Market House.
which be supposed was intended for the butch
ers. Upon inquiry, he ascertained th.. IL ~,
only fourteen days old. This little item MAJ
De Of some benefit to land will, We hope, be-
rclished by,) the veal eaters.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

WHIRE Is 'sAA:"-Somebody, at an hour
shen ali honest men, except printers, should
be in bed, night before last, made very noisy
and Main. From tie nasal twang, and feeling
emphasis Of the speaker, we concluded that
somebody wanted "Sam" very much, and We
regretted that Winton was not there to aid in
the search
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

AJUDiciAL OPIsIoH.-Judgs Lsavitte, in hid
charge 20 the jury In the case of Connolly, said
that "Christian charity vas not within the
meaning or intent Of the Fugitive Slave Law.
and Il would not therefore answer as . defence
for violating the law" This 10 an admissiop
which shows the infamous nature Of that Law il
clearer light than any Of IL enemies have eyel
depieted b.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

1--WE learn from the Keokuk Gate City
,,., ,bsy had a severe and destructive storm in
r..,rt w., Sunday last. The steamers Oakland
..;.;.n. lost their chimneys. The stores
~ enable 4 Smy,h aud Chittenden & Nc
c.r;...re unroofed. A fine three story house,
sn;shed, was totally destroyed, the roof
,.:., ,,rried 500 to 400 feet. A good many
,o,.,. we're unroofed, and chimnevs innumefA-
-" s,oxn down The Episcopal Church and
-, ,riva,e houses were struck by lightning,
-, a. ope was seriously hurt.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

70 The German Rifle Company received
sixty stand OF arms, (rities) yesterday, by order
Of Gov. Lowe.
The Irish Volunteers, at the same time. re-
ceived sixty stand, muskets, from the same
source.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

LEcoAProx ELEcrIoN.-The Kansas Election
commissioners have met and organized BY the
appointment Of Gov. Denver Chairman. and H.
8. Walsh, Secretary. They have fixed the irs,
Monday in August as the time for holding the
election.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

STRArAGEN or Two Lovers In ILLIxoIs.-Two
young persons desired to marry, but the girls
mother wouldn't consent and she being Of age,
the gentleman sued out writ OF habeas corpus,
s ans tne mother Was compelled TO bring the
oaugnter 70 court. The judge asked the girl
whether she wanted to marry Smith, She said
"Yes," and he married them.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

,rye heard q rumor Yesterday tRat
W ,or, N lie vicinity of Monmouth bad
he.n destroyed BY the storm Of Sunday every
hoa.s being demolished and seventeen persons
,ap.s From the fact that VIC can get no con-
e-u.,iou ~ the report from any person connect
,su,,b the Railroad, We are inclined to hope
- ,hers i no foundation for the report.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

X. L. SENAroR.-The Rhode Irland Legsla-
ture have elected Hon. Henery B. Anthony, the
able and accomplished editor of the Providence
journal, U. $. Senator for six years from the
'4th Of March, 1859, in the place of that dough.
face, Phillip Allen.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

VB We are glad to notice the work of
cleansing the Alley from Jefferson to ya,,av
streets, above Third, has been commenced
Athough only begun, there is already de-
cided Improvement in the odor of the vicinity.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

~The case Of p. Ryan, charged with as
sault and battery on the person Of young girl
in his employ, Was tried before Esq. Temple,
yesterday. II seems that aa alteration arose
between them, which ''profaned the sanctty ol
bis domestic retreat" and he ordered her to
leave the house, which she refused to do; where.
upon scrimmage arose. Ryan was fined ten
dollars and costs. and appealed to the Distric,
Court.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

AusrcAL-The proprietor Of a portable rot..
~ organ was frightened out Of his wits, yester.
day afternoon, by being arrested and take,,
before Esq. Walbridge, for playing the organ
without license. He averrcd that he v.n,.d -
fa'se . cents, to make up fare to Oquawka, and
ground therefor. The Justice fined him two
dollars, and, in default, sent him to jail.
AS the equity of this case is rather mixed II
IS supposed that the conviction il the efFec. of
the eloquence of the City Attorney.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

70 A large party of cmigrants passed
ta'ough town, yesterday, on their way vest
They were thrifty looking set of people, and
possessed some very fine cattle.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

BURGLARY.-The residence of Ex Mayor Hud
son was entered 10y burglars, on Monday night
and forty dollars in money taken away, togethe,
with gold watch
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08

10 June has opened well. We have had two
whole days OF sunshine without particle of
rain, and hope to see Sc veral more of the same
sort.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-08
New York. ]

new IOFk, June 2.
The Herald's Washington Correspondence
says reliable information has been received that
the British Cruisers had fired into an American
vessel of Pensecola, and one man WAS killed
furthermore that the u. s. steamer Fulton has
gone in chase Of the cruisers. #