The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-02-01
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The Philadelphia Pennsy Ivsnian, of Ne 2iss,
,tates that secret movements y In pscgrefs 70
bring Judge Douglas on the cousse for he Pres
idency immediaiely. "This fact" ssys that
Journal, 'shas iust come 10 our knowledge, and
We feel II to Be our duty 10 shs public 70 an
nOunce IT,"
On Friday night last . private meeting was
called 1t the St. Lawrence Hotel in this city
The persons whe convened the meeting we're
the chiefs and leaders Of the late reception given
to Mr. Douglas. After those invited we're ~
yembled, in quiet and private way the object
vas made known BY Forney, who acted ~
spokesman and leader TO them. lie made pro-
posaI that instant and prompt action should be
had 10 invite Douglas 10 accept Of an ind<psnd-
mt roanfnalion for the next Presidential cleo
ton, without regard to the selection Of the
Convention.
Attorney General Knox, also present, dissent
ed from the proposals Of Forney. The ground
taken BY him was that IL was inexpedient 80 TO
act. The most prudent course would be 70 sub
init the claims Of Douglas to the Charleston
Convention, and make every effort 10 secure the
nomination for him, but should that fail he
would willingly leave the party, and with Doug
las for bis leader, try their fortunes with the
people.
Other persons who we're present differed from
both, particularly McGinnis and Mccormick,
who were opposed to any action that would be
contradictory to the usages and discipline Of the
Democratic party.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. rs.
About 10 o'clock, on Sunday morning last, .
fire broke cut in the Gateway House, in Shaw
neetown, which entirely consumed the hotel
and the buildings adjoining. Most of the fur
niture was saved, as also the contents Of the
two stores, in the 6rst story Of the house. The
building was worth probably $4,000.
The house Of b. Shannessy, Esq, at Cairo,
was destroyed last Monday night, together with
part OF the contents. His loss il about %, 900
insurance $3.50.
Washington, Jan. 2s.
A telegram received here from New Orleans,
announces the election, by the Democrats. oi
Dir. Benjamin for another term in the United
States Senate from Louisiana.
Leavenworth, Jan. Is.
The Times publishes letter, giving an ac-
count of the conflict between Q party of men
under Brown, and a posse under the Deputy
U. s. Marshal, near Paoli. Lukings county
Five OF B;own's party and the Deputy Marshal
and two of his assistants are reported killed
Account not vouched for, and probably exaG.
gera,ed.
The friends Of Brown assert that he 10 not in
the Territory.
A second attempt. resulting in success, was
made to rescue the alleged fugitive Charley"
alias Peter Fisher, last night. The door of the
room in which he was confined was cut down,
and the rescuiDg party left the city with the ne
gro. Excitement runs high, and party has
gone in pursuit.
New York, Jan. Is.
The centenary celebration of the birth Of
Robert Burns was held in great eclat in this city
last night by great number of clubs and asso-
cations. The most noted festival was at the
Astor House, at which VIM. G. Bryant presided.
There was a very large attendance, aud speech
es by Mr. Bryant, Horace Greedy, Or. Young,
Editor of the Albion, and others.
Alton, ILL.,, Jan. 26.
A man named George Hodgins has been arres-
ted by officers Of this city and Roxbury, Mass,
in Jersey county, ILL.,, on charge of having fir
ed church at Roxbury some two years ago
He was teaching school in Jersey county when
arrested. The officers left with him for Massa-
this morning.
LIE Roy, n. Y, Jan. Is.
The barns Of Ralph Sweetland, in the village
of Stafford, con aiming four horses, two cows
by fire last night. Very small insurance. Loss
not known.
Washington, Jan. Is.
HousE.-The House adopted resolution call
ing on Secretary Cobb for actual and probable
receipts from custom and public lands for the
current next fiscal year.
The Judiciary Committee were discharged at
their own request fIom further consideration Of
the charges against Judge Irwin, he having re-
signed in the Senate.
Mr.. Even made an apology for his language
yesterday with reference to the proceedings on
the Pacific Railroad bill He then moved to
the Railroad bill, which be hoped to
revive with such notifications as would meet
the views Of its friends.
Mr. Seward presented petition asking an
appropriation of s25o,O0O for erecting at New
ork and Bfoohiyn defences against foreign
INVASION.
Mr.. Stephens Of Ga, introduced bills for the
Of Territorial Governments in
Datotah and Jefferson Referred TO
he Committee of the Whole on the State Of
he Union.
Mr. urow OF IA. gave notice tina. when the
Arizona bill shall be called up be will offer an
amendment, which was read setting forth that
whereas Territory acquired from Mexico, of
which Arizona Is part, was at the time Of ito
purchase free by law from African slavery. and
10 such slavery has since been established
herein, therefore nothing contained in this act
hall be held or taken TO authorize African Ella.
cry in said territory, which shall remain free
rom slavery as acquired from Mexico.
Horse-On motion of Mr.. Morse, of Me-, a |
esofution was adopted calling Oh the President
furnish copies OF the Instructions to our Al |
lean squadron and those given by the British |
government to their forces on the same coast: |
lso information as 20 the number OF slavers
nd suspected siavers captured, and other mat |
ers pertaining thereto since the ratification Of |
be treaty of Washington.
The House reconsidered the vote by which |
he consular and diplomatic bill was Yesterday |
efeated. The question being taken tha bill |
as passed loi against %.
Reports Of private character were made |
rom the Standing COMMITTEES
New York, Jan Is.
The royal mail steamship Arabia arrived a. |
Halifax this morning.
liverpool Breadstutfs dull. Provisions steady. |
Consols Tor Money quoted 95sa954.
The news by the Arabia il q week later from |
II parts Of Europe.
The steamship Kangaroo, from New York. |
an. LIST, arrived at Liverpool on the lAth. Dis |
uietade continued in the continent and war |
Ike rumors still circulated, but the panic had |
snsibly abated, particularly in London.
The Paris Bourse showed an Improvement,
ut still huctuated.
The English Parliament had been summoned |
meet Oh the Sd OF February.
The Belgian Cabinet had been dissolved.
The latest information in regard TO Italy il
'at large Austrian Endorsements had reach
Lombardy, and that chances of a revolt were
The steamship Illinois arrived to-day from
spinwall with the California mails OF January
n, received at Panama by the Golden Age
ne brings 81 ,ao0,o 900 in treasure and 200 pas
myers.
Nearly all the items of interest have beer
ltcipated.
San Francisco markets very dull for the en-
re produce range. China and East India
ock rapidly accommodating. Gold dust coming
more literally.
The Presidents Message, by the overland
1press, reached San Francisco only two DAYS
advance 81 its receipt by the Pauana route.
Inc frazer River mines are looking up. The
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