The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1860-02-18
BY TELEGRAPH.
New York, Feb. /

man was returning home through the Capt.
grounds, he was oyertaken BY Mr. Edmonson,
Va, who, upon approaching him, called out an
drew back his hand to strike. Mr.. Clingmal
who was accidentally passing, stepped mp an
seized his arm, when Mr. Edmunson struck
NJ. Hickman with his left hand, knocking on III
hat, but doing no injury. The. whole sffa
/ was instantaneous and seemed to surprise Nj
Hickman. Nr. Breckenridge, who came up, too
him away, and the scene ended.
| The alleged pr0v0cation for this attack wa
an insulting reflection on Virginia, contained i
recent speech Of Hickman, in which h
charged that seventeen men and 4 COW had ffich,
ed the State.
| The Republican Congressional Committee, 70
the presidential campaign, decided unanimously
last night not to receive any portion Of the prui
It's Of the House printing, as had been suggested
but to obtain means by voluntary contribution, q
heretofore, for circulating documents and neees
sary expenses
Gov. Robinson, Of Kansas, appeared before Ill.
Harper's Ferry Committee, and will conclude hi
evidence tomorrow. go
He had not seen John Brown for over two
years, and had only limited intercourse with
him. He dad no knowledge Of his raid into vir
ginia until the event was published.
New York, Feb Is.
Tribune Correspondence.
The official orders have not yet been issued
but il is decided to withdraw all our troops from
Utah with the exception Of one Regiment and
scatter them principally over New Mexico and
Arizona in range Of the posts from Esposa 70
Fort Yuma. Ii this policy be carried out the
transportation to Utah will be reduced from 50O..
600 pounds annually to 100000
The weekly statement Of the Treasury shows
the amount subject to draft, SS,4OO,S47 90;
receipts, 81 ,4a4 O96 Sc; drafts paid 81 23l, sos
o.; drafts issued, Sl,O3i,s36 95. In addition
to this amount which is subject 20 draft, The
Treasury has 5000, 900 from the sale of loan 10
receive, 81, 100000 in treasury notes capable oi
reissue.
The Post Office Appropriation Bill will draw
about 81, SOC, 900 out Of the Treasury proper,
leaving it a margin Of 5000, 900 with present
means, and "a ,0OO, 900 out Of funds in deposito-
ries subject to order of the Postmaster General
Mr.. F. Conway, Representative elect under the
Wyandotte Constitution, arrived here from Kan
yesterday, and will testify before the Investi-
eating Committee this week. Mr.. Conway says
there is no favor expressed in Kansas to the pro-
posed change of boundary Of the State. He
says that the Territorial Legislature now in ses
sion at Lawrence, will unite with the Wyandottc
in memorializing Congress for immediate adlnis-
sion with the Constitution as it now stands.
Washington, Feb Is.
HoUsE.-Mr. Wright was appointed member
ofthe Committee on District Of Columbia, in place
of Mr.. Garrett who was excused. Mr.. Pryor was
excused from serving on the same committee
On me tion of Mr.. Craig, Of NO., a resolution
was adopted that on Wednesday at o'clock The
Clerk shall call the States, commencing with
Maine, when the members may introduce bills
and resolutions, Of which previous notice had
been given for reference only and without debate
Mr.. Burch presented the proceedings of the
Pacific Railroad Convention, held at San Fran
cisco, in September last, and moved the subject
be referred to select committee of nine
Mr.. Sherman objected, saying he had previously
moved that the House proceed to the election Of
Printer.
Mr.. Maynard asked but failed to obtain leave to
introduce a resolution providing for selection Of
seats by drawing for them. Mr. Houston thought
there was no necessity for this as every seat be-
longed to every member.
The House voted on the motion of Mr.. Bnrch
to suspend rules to enable him to have the Paci-
fc Railroad Convention proceedings at San Fran
cisco, referred to select committee. The ques-
tion was negative by II to 96.
Mr.. Sherman's motion, on election Of Printer,
was then stated,
On motion Of Mr. Phelps. there was a call Of
the House.
Mr.. Shermans motion to proceed to the elcc-
ton Of Printer was adopted with a proyiso that
the House retain the right to modify the existing
law on the subject Of printing as it may see prop
err The printer receiving the appointment or
election to do so on condition herein set forth.
A committee Of was appointed to examine
into the law in relation to the printing Of the
House Of Representatives. The prices paid for
and the duty of the printer, whose duty it shall
be to report thereon with the least possible de-
lay, with such improvements as they may deem
advisable.
Mr. Florence placed in nomination A. j. Gloss
becker, saying the gentleman was IL practical
printer and ii elected would have the entire con-
tidencc Of the House.
Mr. Black nominated ]. d. Defrees also a prac-
tical printer.
Joe Lcyerance, D. D. Banks, Edward Barks-
dale and others, were nominated by gentlemen
and were afterwards withdrawn.
The House then proceeded to vote
Whole number votes 1873, necessary to choice
90, Mr.. Dcfrees 50; Glossbecker So; Gales L.
Seaton 2; Blanchard 2 Mitchell /.
The House again proceeded to vote:
Whole number lS3, necessary choice 90, De-
frees 80; Glossbecker 80; Gales L. Seaton 2 /;
Blanchard l; Coombs |.
Further proceedings were interrupted by a
message from the Senate announcing the death
of Mr.. Brodcrick.
Mr. Barnet delivered eulogy saving that Mr.
Brodericks memory will long bc cherished by the
people Of California.
Messrs Haskin, Hickman, Stout, Burlingame
and Sickles spoke highly Of Mr. Broderick after
which the usual resolutions of respect were
adopted. Adjourned.
SENATE-The Senate met ut o'clock.
No preliminary business Of moment was tran
sacted.
Mr.. Haun, in conformity to the practice Of the
Senate, had the melancholy duty to announce
the death Of Senator Broderick, who died in
San Francisco, September 10th. He fell in
conflict engendered by bitter political contest.
He was born in Washington little over 40 years
from the time Of his death. His father was
stone cutter, but respected artizan and citizen ;
he moved early in his life to New York, where
his father soon died; his mother and brothers
followed and David was left alone he rose to
distinguished position in New York he went to
California an early pioneer, where he gained DO
pnlarity, and was elected to the State Senate
and the President Of that body; he had, with
laudable energy, carved out his own fortune
Mr. Haan paid an eloquent tribute to his me-
mory
Mr.. Crittendcn followed lie spoke OF Mr.
DfOucrlck personal characteristics liS boldness
frankncss, honesty and manly qualities May be
rest in peace.
Mr. Seward referred to the expansion Of the
country to the Pacific. Mr.. Broderick was the
organizer Of American society in California He
possessed neither birth education, fortune or any
other prestige to advance his condition. When
he (Seward) heard Of his death, he experienced
more than ordinary sorrow. He regretted that
that he had been prematurely cut off in life Of
usefulness, and eulogises him as friend and an
honest public servant.
MI. Foster made some brief allusion to the
virtues of the deceased. lie referred to the man.
ner Of his death, with the view Of considering
what action snecessary on the part Of the Senate,
and delivered homily against duelling as
crime at common lay. The question was, should
the Senate pay tribute to man who had viii
fully iked his life in violation Of the laws Of
God and man. For one, whatever respect he
might have for the deceased, he could not vote
for the resolutions Of respect
Mr.. Foote, in behalf of Mr.. Wade, who was
detained from his seat by indispostion, pro-
nounced q brief eulogy on thu deceased, in which
he landed him as M honest and incorruptible
man, and added his own concurrence 10 these
sentiments
Mr. Toombs said he found the deceased honest.
bold and truthful, and one Of the best specimens