The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-12-17
TELE0RAPHIC.
Washinetnn nec q

s~es0S~sy
the Republican party, in the course Of which he
said that the declaration Of Mr. Seward wal
nothing more than the views expressed b.
Washington and the Southern men 10 l798.--
He slso quoted the language Of jefferson. that
there i nothing more certainly written in ths
Book Of fate than that these races should bs
free. It would be seen than that the idea wss
net new. Il had its origin in Virginia year.
ago. and the idea foreshadowed BY Jefferson
Although not part Of the creed Of the Repub
ican party. hs trusted il might hereafter become
its creed; that il, the deportation Of the free
negro population from the country. He trusted
tte Republican party would mako it part oi
their creed TO procure some region of country
not far distant, to which the negro population
could be taken. He feared that the conse,
quences OF Jeffers0n's prophecy, uuless this was
done. In favor Of this movement he quoted
from speech Of Henry Clay advocating colo
niaatios. In conclusion. Mr.. Trumbul said, il
seems to mo impracticable to transport the
great population to Africa; let US obtain q
country nearer home. To show the sympathy
in the North for the South, ! know / MAY say
for the people represent, We will contribute
liberal means to relieve this country Of ihii
free negro population, and of all the slaves tha,
shall be voluntarily emancipated, by planting
them 10 some contiguous cOuRtry TO this.
hope that will become the policy of the Repub
l'dan party. | hope we may Join hands with
the South, and instead Of Representing each
other, or saying anything TO create Z misunder.
standing in the differen, sections Of the Union,
We may come together, as our fathersl stood
together, shoulder to shoulder to establish an
independence; that We come together, side MS
iothers, adopting policy which shall even i
tualy rid US OF this institution of slavery, the
only one that threatens our permanent PROS
perity. st
Only proof copy of the Presidents Message
has yet been printed, and that is in his own
possession.
II is said that the Democratic Senators we're
IN conference this p. m. to arrange the stand.
ing committees. They will be nearly the same
as those last session, and will have TO be voted
on by the Senate. ~
Hickman will again endeavor to morrow to
press the adoption Of the plurality rule 10 effect
the election OF speaker, but At this stage OF
proceedings, there does not seem to be any
prospect Of its adoption, as the opponents Of
Sherman will vigorously resist its introduction.
The Comm ission'r of Patents has appointed
Prof. Jilson, of Columbia College, in this dis
trict librarian Of the patent Office.
There was some damage done to Browns
Hotel to Eight, owing TO defective fue. At
one time the entire building was considered in
imminent danger. There was a exciting time
among the members and other guests, large
part of whom had their baggage removed, but
afterwards returned to their quarters.
Lcavenworih, Dec. 9.
The entire Republican State ticket is uudoubt-
edly elected BY majorites over 5000, Every
county yet beard from, excepting Leavenworth,
gives . Republican majority. Halderman,
Dem. for Congress, is ahead of his ticket thus
far.
Cincinnati, Dec. 8.
The steamer Rochester struck snag two
miles above Madison yesterday, sinking almost
Immediately. Sixty passengers were on board
all saved. Boat and cargo valued about S25-
total loss.
New York, Dec. 8.
TIE Canal Commissioners have resolved to
close the Canals on the 18th instant.
Mrs. Wood, wife of Fernando Wood, the
Mayor elect, died in this city this morning.
Hon. Mr.. Preston, United States Minister to
Spain, and Baron Rothschld, are among the
passengers by the Persia which arrived at this
port to-day.
Milledgeville, Ga, Dec. 10.
The Democratic State Convention now in ses-
sion here has adopted q resolution recommend
ing the claims OF Hon. Howell Cobb for the
Presidency. A number of the members of the
Convention have Withdrawn, urging that the
Convention is irregular and Unauthorized.
Pittsburgh, Dec. 9.
by orders. made by the Circuit Court Of the
United States tor the Northern District of Ohio
at stated term, thereof, held in the city of
on the 7th aud Sth of December,
A. D., 1859, in a certain cause in equity, there
in pending, wherein Charles Moran and Louis
A. Van Hoffman are complainants, and the
Ohio and Pennsy ylvana Railroad Company, and
the Pittsburgh, Fl. Wayne and Chicago Rail-
road company are defendants, the undersigned
has been duly appointed and qualified as re-
ceiver in said case, and all the powers enunera.
ted in said order. including the power to oper>
ate said p Ft. w. 4 G. R. 4. from Pittsburgh
to Chicago, and receive its revenue in the name
and under the franchise Of said company, are
vested in him as said receiver; and all directors
officers, agents aud servants of said company
will be held responsible to him accordingly.
Signed. JAS. K. EDGERTON. Receiver.
New York, Dec IL.
The steamship Atlantic arrived this evening with CAL
iforna mails OF goth ult. and $4,000.
The steamer Jno l. Stephens brought down the mail
Gen. Scott Is . passenger by the Atlantic.
Tie island Of San Juan 10 virtually the occupan
of 9TH nations, all the American roops except small
force have been Withdrawn and the matter Of sending
equal number Of British troops hiss been left the
discretion of Gov. Douglas.
in San Juan fully conceded but his jurisdiction ID n-
tied to those which AmenAbie to the laws Of
the o. We have right to cobect revenue but will
have treasury agent ~ San Juan to smuggling
into the ports on the Sound.
The graves Cheriqu have been abandon ed for the
gold washngs $4,000 worth Of gold images had arrv-
cd at Banana from CheriQui.
South American advices from Carthagens state that
the revoutlonists had taken Mempss in neht which
lasted 80 hours, and General Caraaa marching
attack the government 70, ces at Barranquilla.
destructive fire had occurredin Oaela Planchanda,
Valparaiso.
Much uneasiness felt at Ohin but there had been
fresh outbreak.
Tie damage csured by an earthquake at Copiapo was
estimated at million and . half dollars
s. minister Bigier had concluded the American ship
Frankiin affair, and the money had been paid over to
CAPT. Mcclure. The other difculties with Chill are Ia
. fair way OF adjust Elent.
Gen. Castillo had left port for EcquAdor with 0OOl
aud "a vessels. The next intelligence 1t ex
PEGS ed would bring news Of . battle
Gen Echerequa recruiting in Bolivia for the inva
sion ofPeru.
Washington, Dec ~.
With the view of uniting the democra 8, southern op
viii be acceptable to all Of tem the of Hon. yno
A. acClerEand Of Ills. has to day been proposed b
OF the members OF the House In connection viii
the speskership. Nobody however, to anticipate
an ecton during the present week.
The sup osed 10 be Richard Reolfe, Browns Sec
of State under Provisional Government, has been dis
bring charge against him.
New York, Dec. II.
There is propeller below supposed to be the steame
Wcscr, due with days later advices from Europe.
Boston, noon, Dec H.
municipal election Was held in this city to-day
the vote now stands for Mayor, Lincoln, Rep. 1863
Wrghtman, Dem. Ac., ll7S; Palmer, Temperance, &C
lo3.
~ Augusta, Ca, Dec. 19.
Palmer, Jr. from 81. Louis, an Anbro ypst, robbie
the Post ONCE 1t Athens GA., Friday last and u
tempted to nrs the buding He arrested and con
Frankfort, Ky, Dec IL.
breckenridge elected senator By 10 maj. ON join
ballot.
St. Louis, Dec. l2.
The Arizona correspondent Of the Republi
can says that aduces from Sonora state the
Capt Ervell me. With complete success Ia hi
| interview with Governor Pesquira, the latte
agreeing 10 allow Captain Stone TO complet
his survey without interruption. 1t is state
that Pesquira recognized she Jaarey govern
merit, and refers the whole matter to him 70
confirmation. Captain Porter celebrated ID
event BY ball on board the St. Mary's, in tn
harbor Of 0uaynas, and there was general r.
joicing among the Americans It the result.
The overland mail Of the 2lst passed Maloa
station this an, but the agent Of the Ne,
Yorx associated press could mot obtain acces
TO the bag containing oar nevs summary. 4
rnurln Mf San ErnnriaCn M 9an. s.ap. NJ ahn a. 4