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The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-05
tB The Davenport Democrat has the follow.

ing notice of the Bridge, which, for Dayen.
port paper, we consider fair and candid:
The TRIAL or THE BRIDaE.-Y Yesserday af-
ternoon the steamer Black Hawk, Capt. Height
was engaged in running up and down through
the draw OF the bridge, with the view Of ascer-
tanning whether or not she could do Ap tie
business successfully. She had on board dep-
utation of gentleman Of the Railroad Company
and several other friends Of the bridge. She
passed back and forth many times, and without
any accident. the weather being fine aud the
boat light, and handled by skiltu pilot, there
could have been 40 excuse for hitting the pier,
even had it SO happened. At another time and
under different circumstances, such as windy
day and . heavy cargo, q boat might hit the
pier and still be without fault in her manage-
ment. What this trial proves is just this:-
That staunch, light boat, with an experienced
pilot, no cargo, no wind to contend with, may,
in fair weather, pass through the draw any num-
Der Of times without accident. Under such
circumstances the bridge il undoubtedly no ma
terial obstruction to navigation. This any
person Of common sense would know without
trial. But that there are cases wherein the
bridge, by reason Of the misconstruction and
position of the piers, is an obstruction, We have
no more doubt now than We had before the
trial. Thfs, the Bridge Company know IS well
40 We, though II is pity 1t is 50.
The special Warrington correspondence Of
the New York Herald says:
Mr.. Douglas departure from Washington has
been hastened BY letters received from New
York. urging his appearance 10 that city. 1t is
understood that he is TO have private meeting
with Ex- President Van Buren,. Il ia whispered
about that the skeleton Of the Senator's late
.etter was prepared for him bv the Ex -Presi-
dent, and forwarded through friend to this
city, with suggestions for its Immediate pub
lication. A
Thirty-ei1 hours before its appearance in
print, as am positively assured, not even the
most intimate among the friends Of Douglas
we're aware that the publication Of any such
letter was in contemplation. The subsequent
discovery that It Was the work Of Van Buren,,
has made all things ineligible on that head
Nothing ID more certain than that the difficulties
between the Tammany and Anti-Tsmmany FAC
tions are 70 be increased BY Douglas, IL the
thing % possible, during his sojourn among
You. The question Of the delegates TO the
Charleston Convention d % be disposed of in
most summary manner ata meeting Of the State
Committee.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-05
Dem0cfatfc stafe COmvcmtlom. z III
The following are the names ofoiiiccrs of the
PRESIDENT.

PRRsrDExr, *4F
P. N. CASADY, Of Polk county,
VICE PRESIDENTS,
lat District-C. r. Nelson, OF Henry.
2d-Robert Cole, Of Lucas. As
sd-Wm. KsmptOn, Of Milla.
4th-Wm. II. Hill, Of Harrison.
5th-P. Cad Bryan, Of Warren.
6th-E. +. Graf, Of Marion.
7th-G. s. Clark, OF Scott. 49,
Sth-W. Mccullough, OF Iowa.
y 0th-S. w. Rawson, Of Black Hawk.
10th-S. Hutchins, Of Mitchell.
1lth-W. Williams, Of Webster; 5
sHCRETARIEs. aa4
=. Z. Bates, Of Dubuque county.
K. u. Sylvester, OF johnson.
VIM. Hall, Of Scott.
Amos Steckle, OF Davis.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-05

-, OF. Louis, June 2S.
The steamer G. W. Lombart. bound up the
Missouri river with valuable cargo took fira
miles above this city last night and burned 70
the waters edge. Boat and cargo total loss.
Boat valued At $4,000; insured $4,000 no;
lives lost.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-05

Washington, June 2S
Attorney General Black has decided tba.
there Is no form Of certificate in the nature Of
passports which a state officer NAV lawfully
issue he says the impositions practiced upon
the iiliterate runaway by the fabrication Of
worthless passports led to the passage Of a law
confirming the issue to certain legally a.thor-
lied agents. A despatch from the American
Consul At Hamburg shows how frlghtfuy ia.
nocent men have been robbed by the sale OF
these spurious passports, and the Attorney.
General advises that the notary who signed the
paper which accompanied the despatch be pros.
ecuted, he being clearly within the provisions
of the laws. ,'"@--
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-05

Femonslrance Of NJ. Elliot the British Ninistes
Inc Times Ia its city article Of last eveuinap
quotes advices from Frankfort which state NJ
German confederation ere uaderetood = 49,
resolved that $4,000 men, viz 40 600 prisonera
and 5000 AustFiaus shah b stationed On -
hnine. There were also strong rumors that
russia wiz issue some decisive announcemsno
70 she cousss Of . few days. AccordinR 20 pre-
salent conjecture peace il to bs proposed % The
nmpesof Nepolson on certain conditions, and
nensse are refused Germany b 70 enter into th6
~ unoef toses circumstances There D gsseo
an1iesy and stA9nation in al oonmercial ciaieg
The Times also says thas Ruasis d making
vast and rapid preparations at IN naval dspOss.
Inc naval division d Fepesssd 70 numbSe %
nfst ciass Ship. and The Baltic asss s5 sAil %
the line, Of the French II screw are at Cronstaaa
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Times aeceaats for The reosut ,Ainm....
of gold from B. Petersburg % London = ~.
ment for machinery made in America ana ~.
where. Large Russian orders ars lying stili un
executed in EnRland. - a. : -. :. =. =.
The Daily News thinks the Cabinet 4 NOT ,sA
complete and complains Of the mauner in which
Ar. Anner Gibson has been moved from noat to
post % make room los The I'D slass 81 phce.
Mo1.
u was rnnered thas The generals under Ps,s
sief are forthwith % repair 70 their reepectivo
stations, z and y vas scaaidsrcd NOT improbable
snas the army nov called the army Or tAs NJ
nouid soon be denominaisa the asmy OF IN
n Raiae. Tho Frsnch army y obsssvasion On -
Rhine numbers Il, 900.
An Imperial decree psoclaims shas Tho pablse
wll receive FOR The interest On The national loan
now due either Bank Noes at l36 noeins for
every loo dosins ee second 0overnment Bopan
FsdesmAbls with compound lnsersss In Ave
yoAsA
Commercial lsstsrs ftom Vienna dsscr;be ~
SHANGHAI eosdaiea ef Austria q e. 4 coms
plsss bankruptcy, lE
4 ls.'sr from y. Pstsrshnrg says Il Ptu,,,a
allessY herself % b. guided iaso mcuacins ssers
Rass,s will concentrate troops on ~ Gsilic;se
,sonnsr q snd send dssachnsn6 of hsr ASss .
ne feoslaaa baltic pestA hsn .af17) g-ass
M 4e y said that the lasA ,of Juae ~ - IN
aPpeapted tes ~ rialne u Esrosoan TnrRev.
ssviss
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12


 TENNESSEE LEeIsLArURE.-The two Houses of the Legislature of Tennessee assembled at Nashville on the 4lh inst. and completed their organization by the election of the following officers: In the Senate, TAzEwrLL W. NEWMAN. o Franklin, was elected Speaker; John McClearan, of Smith, Principal Clerk; Franc. NJ. Paul, of Shelby. Engrossing Clerk, and Nr. Bennett. Of Bedford, Door keeper.
 the House, W. c. WnITrnonNE, o Maury, was chosen Speaker; T. F. S Russworm, of Rutherford. Principal Clerk; Mir. Dewolf, of Haywood, First Assistan, Clerk; John A. Campbell, of Bradley Engrossing Clerk; James Carter. oI Hardin, Principal Door, Keeper, and E. P Wade, of Marshall, Assistant Door Keeper
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12

Dusrv CorroS " The .New Orleans Price Current of the 24ih ult., says ]" We notice much complaint of the quai- y of the new receipts. as they are found to embrace an unusually large proportion of leafy and dusty cotton for so early a period of the season. The dusty parcels, as we have already repeatedly stated, are exceedingly difficult of sale, as most or. ders received are imperative for their re- jection. Under these circumstances they must accumulate, and if sold at all it must be at much wider difference in price than has hitherto prevailed.
 The remainder of the old crop, of a similar character (some 1000 bales) still weighs upon the market without demand, and with prices entirely nominal"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12
LITTLE Rook TRuE DEMOCRAT.

LITTLE Rock T#UE DRmocRAr.- This worried and spieful sheet makes 6 " splurer and splurge in it's issue of the 5lh inst. in reference to reply of ours to it's editor on the 2ls, ut. We are led 10 exclaim,
 l" Q hateful error. melancholy's child
 Why dost thou show to the apt thoughts of mer The things that are not ?"
 If a statement of facts, well known as such by even Dick Johnson, can be con. slrued into bIackgardism, then we plead guilty to the charge. We were attacked by the True Democrat and the manner 0 our retort seems to have stirred up tho bile Of the " woud-be Dictator" wht writes for that paper either in person ol by deputy. Speaking of us he says:
 s'The truth is that this same man could have been had to abuse Hindman, as he now abuses us, but we concluded long ago that il did not make a bit of difference who or what he was for or against"
 Let any one examine the files of the True Democrat and they will find thai Dick has often spoken in praise of ouI course politically and otherwise; but now change has come over his mind. We happened once upon lime to handle him in our humble way for his opposition tc agricultural societies, and even during the late session of the legislature number o sturdy farmers, who were members of thai body, remembered Dicks course, and re. fused to listen to honeyed words, when he attempted to influence them. Those whc know us best, know how to appreciate the assertion that we "could have been hao to abuse Hlndman,' or any other man.
 Our notions of right or wrong have never yet been influenced by :" filthy lucre," or offers of public printing, oI government pap, and we presume no one knows that fact better than Dick Johnson We have never sold our "birthright for a mess of pottage," or inherited lands and negroes that fell to our lot from the scat. tered fragments of broken Bank. Wha we possess, we dare to say we have ob- tained honestly--by labor, toll and indus. try. As to decency, that is an article tha must have been plotted from Dicks vocab. uary long since, in his intercourse with bis brethren of the press--for it Is univer- sally conceded that to differ with him, is a crime in his estimation not to be forgiven. Finally he who claims for himself "aIl the decency, all the responsibility and all the honor" had better look within for he may find that he will compare only with the whitened sepulchre.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12

TIE ST. LoUIs EVENING NEws ON
 DOUGLAS AND THE REPUBLIcAN.-The
 St. Louis EUening .Ne,0s, of the 5th inst. contains an article in which 1t expresses the belief that the election in California drove the last nail in the political coffin of Douglas, and remarks that the evident betrayal of his interests by the Missouri Republican which has heretofore been a staunch supporter of Douglas, and its ex- ultation over the triumph of the Admins lratiOn, is but what he deserves.-[ Mem- phis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12
Administrators Sale.

DY virtue of an order of the Probate Court D of(Prairie county, April term 1859, 1, will as administrator of the estate of Isaiah Dunna- way, deceased, offer for sale to the highest bidder, on Monday the 18th day of November next, 1t being the first day of the Circuit court of Prairie county, the following described lands, to wit The southeast quarter of sec tion one, of township three north, in range nine west-one hundred and sixty acres, and the southwest part of the southwest quarter of section six, in township three north, range eight west containing fifty-seven acres and for ty-nine hundredths, and thsnorth-west quarter of the southwest quarter of section six, in township three north, range eight west, con taning ifty-seven acres and seven hundredths, and the north half of section one in township three north, range nine west: also, the north- east quarter'of section twelve, township N, range nine west, and the northwest quarter of section twenty six, township four north, range nine west--in all nine hundred and four teen acres and ffty-six hundredths.
 All of the above lands are of the best qual- ity of uplands in the county Tn the midst of an industrious and enterprizing population, situated immediately on the road from Browns vile to Searcy, and is generally known as the Isaiah Dunaway place. The improvements consist of sixty-two and one-half acres of land in good state of cultivation, and all build ings necessary for comfortable residence, with good well of water on the premises. Also, another farm which is not attached to the homestead, situated on the road west of J. c. Ford's with twenty acres of cleared land, under good fence with all necessary build ings, with an excellent we'll of water.
 The land will be sold in quantities to suit purchasers, one-third part of the purchase money to be paid by the first day of January, lS60-the balance in one and two years. Ti- tie bonds will be given to the purchasers, and deeds will be executed at the payment of the last note.
 Sale to be detween the lawful hours, at the Court house at Brownsville.
 WILLIAM SANDERS
 0cti2-it.I Administrator
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12
HR9 ARC " 1GggMgeY GgggB BTa

in San Diego, and had been expected there for some time, had not arrived, not withstanding her presence was required several days previous to the sailing of the steamer. Rumors always grow as they travel, and so the report Of the imprlson- ment of MT. Porter and others had changed to another, that they had already been executed. We hope the first rumor may exceed the truth. although the savage character of the new Commandante, Men, doza, who supersedes General Castro, gives room for the most fatal anticipations.
 MARYsvILLE, Sept. 10.-DEATH OF DR. CowAN.--The news of the death of Dr. Wm. D. Cowan--of hls body having been found in the mountains--is terrible to his many friends and relatives. The details of his unfortunate death we copy from the Mariposa Star of Tuesday, 9th instant:
 Dr. Wm. Cowan left Mariposa on Fri day afternoon, August 26, for the South Fork of the Merced, in company with Charles Smithers, intending to spend a few days at Clark's ranch. About four miles from Clark's he was met by party who were returning from Walkers river. He was then on foot and said his horse had given out.
 Shortly after they found his horse on the trail, and short distance from the place they found his coat, and some papers scattered about the trail. They also re- marked that there was something strange in his appearance, but not being person. ally acquainted with him, thought no more of it till they arrived in town on Monday evening, when their report caused some uneasiness, and Matthew Harris was dis patched in search of him on Wednesday. Accompanied by MT. Clark, the search was carried on until Saturday last, when the body was discovered about thirty feet from the trail, mile and half from Clark's. From appearances 1t was SUD- posed that he had been dead several days. Dr. c. was an old resident of California, having come to this State In lS49.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12
FROM CALIFORNIA.


 THE ELECTION - There can be nc doubt of the election of the entire Demo. cratic ticket, by decided majorites.
 TIE BRoDERIcK AND TERRY DUEL CONFLICTING REpoRTs.--From what fol- lows, it will be seen that duel took place on the l2lh, between Senator Broderick and Judge Terry, in which the latter was ounded--supposed fatally.
 The following dispatch, which was tele- graphed to Giroy, (Cal. ) from San Fran cisco, reports that an interference of the police prevented a duel between these | parties.
 SAN FRANclsco, Sept 12., 12m--There has been intense excitement for the last three days, on account of contemplated duel between Senator Broderich and Judge Terry, of the Supreme Court, the latter being the challenging psrty. The fight was to take place at six o'clock this morn- ing, in San Mateo county, and the parties proceeded to the field. but were arrested by the police, before doing any damage. This arrests the matter for the present, but it is believed that there are still one or two affairs of honor contemplated, involv- ing the same parties or their friends, the cause being the violent personalities of the past political campaign.
 But as an offset to this report, we give the following contents of way-bill re- ceived through the Post Office last night by the mail from California;
 SANTA CLARA, (Cal. Sept. l2, '59.-- Duel this morning between Hon. D. C.. Broderc1 and Judge Terry of the Su- preme Bench.
 Frederick shot Terry in the throat wound supposed fatal.
 H, D. COBB, P. M.
 We may mention sthat Judge Terry emigrated to California from Kentucky, of which State he was native, having been born in Christian county. It will be recollected that his course in California drew down upon him the denunciations of the San Francisco Vigilance Committee !; and that ha made narrow escape with his life out of their hands.
 Since the above was in type VIC learn from the Fort Smith Times that BRoDER- Icx was killed in duel by TERRY-he died on the morning of the 16th of Sep tember.
 From the San Francisco Times.
 LOWER CALIFoRNIA--PAINFUL RU- aoR.-Judge Ames, of the San Diego Herald, has received letters from the South, he informs us, which contain a painful rumor, It was reported or ru- mored in San Diego that several Ameri. cans had been seized and thrown into prison in Lower California, among whom was Rufus K. Porter, Esq, we'll known in this city. He was for several years connected with the post-office here. For some two years he has been resident of San Rosario, Lower California, from which place he has written us several iet-- ters during the past few months.
 The reason given for the eseizure is that they had, in common with the adherents of the Liberal party, given offence to the Government faction. What gives more appearance of truth to this painful rumor is the fact that Mrs. Porter, who had some important legal matters to attend to
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12

WrrHpRAwN.-Col. Carroll who re. gently took the field against Col. Hind- man, we regret to learn, has withdrawn from the canvass on account of sickness in his family. Col. c. had won quite an enviabe reputation as an orator during his short campaign, and was assisting very much in presenting to the Democ- racy of Arkansas the issues upon which they are at present divided. We, there fore, very much regret the necessity that has called him from the field. All we ask is that the people may have the issues that now agitate the public mind fairly and squarely presented to their considera' tion-we have unlimited faith in the wisdom and justice of their judgment |-TOld Line Democrat.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12

gsF The Washington Star denies that there is any truth in the report that the Massachusetts delegation 10 the Charles ton Convention are for Douglas. It says ::
 The story that the delegation for the State at large to the Charleston Conven- ton, recently chosen by the Massachusetts State convention, are for Douglas, is neith- CT more nor less than an effort 10 deceive the public for MT. D.'s benefit. It is ut- terly untrue. Messrs. Cushing and Davis are both men of too much sagacity, politi- cal experience and we'll tried devotion to the principles of the Democratic party to run after any pro-abolition platform or candidates. R. M. T. Hunter and Jeffer- son Davis might as well be calculated on to become Douglas leaders the Charles ton Convention as the two gentlemen we name above. When the meeting occurs at Charleston, it will be found that even from the States in which the contest with the Republican party is utterly hopeless, the delegates almost 10 man will "let " MT. Douglas and his platform " slide " as being better suited for the support of Abo- lition Opposition than of the Democracy.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12
CITIZEN OFFICE F.O R s A l. E

NONTINUED i'll health makes it necessary ' that the undersigned should dispose of the Citizen Office. The paper has been published near five years, having been established by the present editor and publisher in September, 1854. The subscription list, advertising, job work, &c., is inferior to no paper in the State, for the length of time the office has been established.
 T The establishment will be sold on very reasonable terms, and possession given imme- diately. If not sold at private sale before the 18th October next, shall on that day offer the same at public sale to the highest bidder. GrT Persons wishing to purchase are in vited to call and examine the material, sc Those at distance will address the under signed J. c. MORRILL,,
 Des Arc, Ark. GT Editors newspapers please notice. August 3, 1859.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12

THE EPIscoPALIANs AND THE SLAVE TRADE.--At the late Episcopal Conven- ton in New York, Mir. Jay offered a petition "to take steps to stay the growing evil of the African slave trade, which hath been reopened, and is now being prosecuted from the port of New York, within the limits and jurisdiction of this diocese" with resolution to submit the same 10 committee to report at the nex, Convention. The resolution was prompt ly. and almost unanimously voted down, thus showing that the Episcopal Church is determined to adhere to its we'll establish. ed policy of non-interference with the slavery question in every shape.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12


 DOUGLAS IN CALIroRNIA.-Thc Little Giant Is loaihed and despised by the De- mocracy of the South, and the recent cleo. ton in California shows that he has no strength in that young and prosperous State. The friends of the Administration have abundant cause to congratulate them selves on the result, for 1t is evidently an endorsement of Mir. Buchanan and sting ing rebuke to Mir. Douglas. McKibhen, Douglas confederate in treason. has been repudiated by the Democracy of Calilor- nia. Mir. Latham, the Democratic can didato for Governor, who has been elected by an overwhelming majority, sustained Mir. Buchanan and defended his Admin isra,ion on every stump. Senator Gwn, who has stood by the President m his Le- compton war, and who has opposed Doug. las. has been sustained by the Democracy of California. We repeat that the result of the recent election i'll tha, State is mos, gratifying to the friends of the Adtninis. , tration and the Democratic party through out the Union. Douglas will soon take his place with Van Buren and the little gang of traitors who, for vile, selfish pnr- poses, have betrayed the party that warmed them into life. Mem. Ava.
 The firm and decided stand taken and adhered to by the opponents of Douglas and his vagaries. is beginning to tell throughout the Union. and we doubt whether his name will be heard in the Democratic National Convention. "The way of the iransgressor is bard.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12

EXILE OF THE PopE.-It is stated by a correspondent of the New York Courier des Etats Unis that Plus TX. has aban- doned the project of interfering by force of arms in the affairs of the Legation, but, in revenge, he has manifested afresh and more energe,ically than ever, the inten- ton of abandoning Rome and accepting the asylum offered to him in the Balearic Isles by Spain. France is exerting all her influence to change the Pope's pur- pose; but without, it is said, the slightest hope of success. If the astuteness of Ma poelon III. should be insufficient to get rid of this last and most decisive complication, we are. on the eve of the most solemn crisis in the history of Europe.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-10-12

A Coon ONE.-We accidentally heard of a good reply made by Gov. Willard to Judge Douglas, few days ago, at Wash ington. The idea of being President has taken full possession of the Judge. Turn ing to Gov. Willard, while dining in com pany with other gentlemen, he asked the Governor about his prospects in Indiana. Willard promptly replied "that the De- mocracy of Indiana had been so much in- terested in the Sickles case that they had not yet made up their mind about the Pres idency."- Indianapolis Atlas.