The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-01-14
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cooled In order, II possible, 70 get the boz
known 10 bestiIl under the ruins, quite mum
we're got out. Two persons were taken out III
Early in the morning 4 squad Of canvassers ~
! organized ard the whole city laid out into m
/ districts, and > pretty thorough canvass vas
) tered into, the men going from house to hou
E thereby asccrtaining in every family where p
: sons were either woanslcl, missing or safe. Il
j embraces all those known % have been kill,
and those Of which no tidings have been obta
ed. Il i admitted BY those who have gone ir
, the investigation that 81 persons are yet INN
lated IN the brick and mortar $50 dead bod
have been removed to the City Hall, or been I
ivcred to recognizing friends.
The following il list OF the dead and missin
John Mcdonnell, Mary Mcdonnell, J. De-
born, Bridget Ryan, Margaret Sullivan, Nor
Palmer, (overseerl, Ellen Colbert. Ellen Roae
Hannah Shay, Bridget Lauchley, Margaret Fole
Barnard Hatfield, Bridget Sullivan, Cathari,
Caliaghan; Anna Shay, Eliza Orr, N. O'Brie
Peter Callaghan, Mrs. J. Jewett, Dennis Leonar
Margaret Hamilton, Hannah MuIlin, Johan,
Crorar, Martha S. Hughes, Ann Manning, Wi
Keith, I. Callaghan, Mary Mccain, Margar
F Fosley, Richard AsEdgely, Hannah Mckee, ]
Sweeny, Margaret Fallang, Julia Ruperts, Eva
Nash, Matthew G. Ryan, Bridget Roulier, Bridg,
Riley, Kitty Clark, Alice Murphy, VIM. Netchai
fhos Neil, Samuel RalG, J. o. Levin, J. AcNal
Martin Hughes, J. Hughes, G. Sweeney, Catha
Inc Condors, Ellen Hickett, Dora Ryan, A. ]
Martin, Mary j. Maroney, Mary Smith, RridgS
DoheIty, Augustus Aghworth; Sampson and Abb
Polite, Harvey York, Mary Ryan, Mary Grifiii
Bridget Rubin, Katy Hickey, Alice Cutting,
y. Brongh, Elizabeth Kimball, Patrick Connol
Ellen Connor, VIM. Crane, Ira G. Lock, iona
| Allen, Bridget Kelly, Lorinda Crimson, Wn
Packard, John Huse, Martin Huse, Catharin
Corners, Cora Hickey.
Previous to the fire two sisters were together
| and comparatively unhurt; they would have bee1
rescued. Hearing the roar Of the flames, the
exclaimed, "Oh God! we have got to der
One woman shrieked out pite0usly that tn,
fire was burning her hair; but the flames 500,
after silenced her cry
1t has already been stated that one man Gu
his throat lest he should be burned alive Mr.
Branch told his friends who were digging fol
nm that he should resort to the same means Il
escape the fortunes Of the fire. He was persuaded
70 desist, and was fortunately rescued.
The awful death that some died Of by the fire
was fearfully attested by their baked and black
ened forms when taken out, not in ANYTHING like
those Of human beings
New York, Jan. L.
The city was flooded last night with counterfeit
q on the Bank Of Kent It is supposed that
$4,000 dollars Of the money was got rid of before
the police were notified. -Four arrests were
made
An address to the Union loving people Of the
United States appears in the morning papers,
announcing Gen. Scott as their candidate for the
Presidency, and Gen. Houston for Vice President
The address is signed by G. w. Savage, chairman
Of the Scott committee
Columbus Jan. IL.
The Republican caucus last night postponed
tile nomination ola Senator until February LIST.
Indianapolis, Jan IL.
The remains Of the late Judge Blackboard arr-
we'd in this city last night and were taken to the
Senate chamber, where they will lie in state ii IL
two ?. M Tomorrow, when the funeral will take
place.
Milwaukee, Jan. L.
The annual message of the Governor Of Wis
consin, was delivered to the Legislature in Ma,i-
son ut Ii a. NJ today. The financial condition
OF the State, by the figures presented to be good
The school university and swamp land funds are
less than last year, owing to failure to pay.
Frankfort, Ky. Jan. IL.
The Democratic Convention adjourned yester
day. after passing majority report, amended BY
and more ultra Southern demands for
Slave Code, an ineifs ctual attempt was made to
endorse the Cincinnati platform. Douglass and
politics were denounced
Cassus NJ. Clay spoke last night to vast audi
rnce from the Portico of the State House The
doors having been closed on him He avowed
being an Emancipationist, and indicated the
patriotism Of Seward. There was no disturb
ahce.
Madison, Wis, Jan. II.
The Legislature convened at ~ N to-day W.
L: Lyon, Of Racine was elected Speaker Of As
sembly. The Governors message will be deliy-
cred to morrow.
New York, Jan. H.
From Washington-Times Correspondence
The War Department is preparing for effective
operations in the spring against the Indians who
are now committing depredations on the Santa
Fe route. Col. Snmnci's command will furnish
the forces. Col Johnstons Utah command is
to be ordered into Arizona in the spring
Letters from leading Bankers in New York
state that owing to the non-ofganzation Of the
House, 7. Q. scrip will not be purchased at higher
indianapolis, Jan IL.
lion to-day viii be the largest ever held in the
State. Douglas men claim three-fonrths Of the
delegates.
Second Dispatch.
The Convention was called to order BY Hon
las w. Chapman, Of the Central Committee
J. J. Rayham aud j. D. G. Nelson were selected
temporary Secretaries. Upon vote for temper
ary Chairman, Hon. Roht. Lowry, Douglas re-
,eised 1894 votes, Samuel T.. Perkins, Admins
tration, lsil. Lowry declared elected
Washington. Jan. H.
The President has nominated to the Senate
Ex-Congressman Hughes Of Ind to fill the va
cancy on the bench Of the court of Claims.
Among the other combinations TO day are those
Of Marshal NJ. Smith as Consul to Constantinoplc,
and Henry \. Miller, +. N. Of Detroit.
The mail contractors continue to throw mp
their contracts finding it impossible TO continue
The service, through the failure Of Congress to
make appropriations;
la the House to day ON the I'd vote for Speak
er, Messrs. Briggs and Morris Of Pa voted with
the Southern Opposition for Gilmer- Mr. Davis
Of Ind. received the votes CT Allan, Barr, Cox,
Howard, Montgomery, Morris Of H., and Riggs,
and Winslow got those OF Messrs Dimmick and
Maclay. Mr., Davis Of Mass voted fot Bocock.
hr, Clark Of n. Y. for Adrian, and Mr.. Adrian
for Reynolds.
The q. 3. Agricultural Society to day added
President Buchanan, and FIX Presidents TYLER and
Van Bnren to their list of Honorary members.
Trenton, Jan. IL.
The Governors Message was sent to the Lee
gislatnre to-day. He takes strong Union ground
Aiia - iuSa VI DlsHiibuh bcIN ICIiVtt,
opposes the African Slave Trade and urges Re-
Irenchment, recommending sandry measures to
that end.
The House to-day declared vacant the seat of
Mr.. johnson, Member elect from Passac County,
on the ground that he had been convicted in the
Court pf conspiracy
jackson, Mich, JAN 3.
Eight persons, among them old residents,
We're arrested Saturday, charged with making
and circulating counterfeit coin. A large guam
tity Of bogus money, with tools, presses and dies
were found in their possession. They are, I'M
large operators, and belong to an ex-
tensiye gang,
New York, Jan. Q.
The steamship Atlantic arrived to day. She
left Aspinwall at 1890 on the morning Of the
I'd. She brings 200 passengers, and nearly
81 500, 600 in specie News mostly anticipated.
The first Legislature Of Nevada territory met
on the 18th at Genoa, and took measures for
procuring an immediate recognition Of the terri
tory by Congress
Three schooners had arrived from Japan dur
ing the week, bringing full cargoes Of rich Japan
csc wares.
The adyices they bring are 70 the 18th Of No
vember and are important. The difficulty res
pecting American currency continued. Govern
ment was throwing obstacles in the way Of trade,
and had issued orders that no merchant should
sell over Is piculs per day of any article.