The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15
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New York, June 8.

ing dflcultes with England. Several pr0pO
sisiops we're presented, among which that By
Mr.. Syckles seemed to be most favorably regar
ded. This authorizes national vessels to cap
ture British vessels which attempt 10 overhau
American vessels and permits our merchant
vessels to arm, either singy or IN convoys, under
certain regulations, to make prizes. The Con-
mittae will resume the consideration Of the sub
ject tomorrow.
| Washington, June Z.
The Senate to- day passed the naval apPro.
priati0n bill.
Mr.. Mallory moved an amendment providing
for the construction of 10 steam slo0ps Of war.
Mr.. Hale proposed to reduce the number to
6; lost, 81 to 22. The original motion was also
lost, "a 10 20.
At later period, an amendment authorizing
the construction Of FIVE propeliers and one side
wheel steamer for the China seas, was adopted,
/ Is to II.
An amendment giving the President power to
issue letters Of marque in certain cases, was
! rejected by vote of 40 to d. The various
| propositions offered led to a renewal OF the
discussion Of the recent British outrages in the
Gulf. From the tone of the debate it is evident
that with one or two exceptions the members
OF the Senate are designing TO adopt any mea.
sures which will prccipitate an issue with Great
Britain on the question.
Messrs. Hopkins and Florence unite in entire
~ exoneratng the Secretary OF War aud Au-
gust Schel from improper or corrupt particpa-
tion in the sale and purchase of WiiIest's Point
Messrs. Wood and Hall OF Mass, will severally
make reports, but not, ii IS said entirely con-
curing with Messrs Hopkins and Florence.
Mr.. Haskn in his report blames the Secre-
| tary OF War and Attorney Gene. al Black, char
| ging fayortism TO the last named.
/ ST. Louis June Z.
A Leavenworth despatch, dated the 9th, says
| the details OF the affray at Lawrence between
| Lane aud Jenkins are received. Both Lane and
Jenkins were living on claim which was con.
| tested. The former enclosed an acre OF land,
in which was well, used by both parties in
/ common. Lane recently locked the well, fenced
/ up the entrance and forbade jenkins access TO
it. jenkins declared he would have weter at
all hazards. Lane threatened to shoot him if
| he made a forcible entry on his premises
| On Thursday afternoon jenkins, accompanied
by four friends, went armed, cut down Lanes
fence and proceeded towards the well, when
Lane warned them not to advance or he would
shoot Disregarding the threat jenkins and his
party advanced, when Lane fired, killing Jen-
kins instantly One Of Jenkins men then shot
Lane in the leg, inlicting a wound which con-
/ fines him to his bed Lane was arrested and
was to undergo an examination to-day. Much
1 excitement existed. Jenkins was held in high
estimation and his death was deeply deplored.
| A man, named Vim. Wells, is in custody at
Lawrence, charged with being participant in
the Linn County oulrages.
The Democratic Convention in this citv to.
day nominated J. B. Barret to represent this
| District in Congress.
Judge Campbell declined the nomination OF
the American Convention, as did also the gen.
1 tlemen for the State Offices. Another Conyen-
ton is called for the l4th.
Washington, June Z.
| Good arder everywhere prevailed up to noon
to-day, and it was anticipated that the election
| would pass without serious disturbances. The
police were strongly represented, and arrange
| ments were made TO act efficiently and prompt
| ly. Fights of short continuance took place at
several OF the polls without serious results, but
while Officer Allen was attempting to arrest a
young man named Richard Hurley, he was
| knocked down with stone near the 4th Ward
Poll. Regaining his feet be fred his revolver,
one shot striking Hurley and dangerously
| wounding him. Allen than made his escape to
the CITY. Hall, large crowd being in hot pur-
/ suit OF him, when the Mounted Police arrived
and quelled the outbreak. Major Magonder
| did all in his power TO paclfy the excited as
sembiage In another part OF the city young
man named Charles Verctter was wounded in
the hand by stray ball. Several additional
disturbances took place, in which stones and
pistols were fred, but no one was reported
| injured. Various false reports of disturbances
| put the Mounted Police in motion for the speci-
fed locations, and they made during the day a
large number OF arrests. There is much sx.
ctement tonight, and the Mounted Police re-
main on outy.
| Eleven o'clock pm.
| The indications are that Col. Berrett is elect.
ed Mayor by several hundred majority, and
that the Democrats nave larger number oil
/ Council than before A procession with music
has proceeded to the residence Of the Mayor
elect to oiler congratulations.
Washington, June s.
/ The House went into commi tee vi The whole
/ on the Seeate's amen dment to the mis- sceilane-
Gus appropriation bill.
Mr. Barretts majority for Mayor is 57l.
The Democrats and anti Know Nothings art
also successful in all the wards but one, eiectins
all the aldermen, councilmen and assessor:
| therein.
Portland, June 7th.
/. The Prohibitory Liquor Law, passed by oul
| last Legislature, was ratified by vote of the
people to day, very few being cast for the oppo
sision or license law. The in this city stoot
for prohibition 1857, and for license -; Cor
hibition, l57, license none. Numerous othe
towns heard from show about the same com
plexon.
Norwich, Ct., June I.
At the city election to day the Administration
Democrats elected 8 members Of the city coun
Gil to 4 Republicans.
Washington June s.
Hal p. Shaffner Ames Kendall and othe
| s,ta xal nf tl,n I'll.
patentees have been very conspicuous anon.
the lobbp for some months, and through tn,
good nature OF Senator Bigler, have been al
lowed to food both Houses OF Congress with
mass OF unsupported charges against the Allan
tic Telegraph Company. and yesterday th
wires OF the Magnetic and New England Unoi
Companies were thrown opeu TO these lobb
gentlemen to enable them to circvlate, free
special dispatches T. the Baltimore Sun, Phila
delpha Ledger, New York fost and other jour
mails in their interest, the statement to til
effect shat the Judiciary Committee had al
ranged a bill repeating the telegraph act q
!, 1857, on the ground that the Atlantic Compa
nv gives precedence over their line to tn
British. 1t is scarcely necessary to say this
. the special dispatches were entirely destitute q
y truth. No aclion has been taken by the Jud
! ciary Committee OF the House, nor has th
:, Senate Committee, to whom Shaffner an
= kendal's memorials have been referred, offere
any opinion nor taken any ueton adverse I
the interest OF the company engaged on tn
J hreat enterprise of connecting Europe an
q America. II is understood that Senator B,gl'
al the earnest solicitation OF Ames Kendall WI
induced to introduce bill in the Senate to ds
# to repeal the telegraph act OF last year. but
did il in his individual capacity, and witho,
e the sanction Of the committee, who have u
various telegraph memorials under considerable
% The movement OF Mr. Bigler is regarded he
Is as an attempt on the part of Shaffner, kenc'
J. Co. TO mystify the public by putting forwa
an individcal Senator'S movement as the deli
Ct crate action Of Congress ond the Governmei
A printed memorial from Judge Wauoos y
of this A. N. laid on the desk of every member
the House, in which he emphatcaiiy denies tt
in the people OF Texas expect or call for his II
peachment, and pronounced the assertion
in calumny on them AS we'll as himself. lie fe'
conscious that the charges against him are ,
r. Just and untrue, but il the House Is not pl
pared 70 give him full, complete and free .
in quittal he desires such course taken as
bring ii TO conclusion in the mode provid
r. by the Constitution, namely, q trial.
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