The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-05-25

T.n,AxArotrs, May 22.--Gov Mcrtoa has
,..de tle following military appointments for
~ llth Regiment, now encsmped a. !ene
hsnte Nathan Kimball, Colonel; J.. j Asnon,
I;eutensnt Colonel; VIM Harrow, Major. ION
Reriment. encamped at Lafayette, Hon. - y.
Wagner. Colonel; DR.. Richard Owen, Lieutoo'.'
G. 4. wood, Major. .,;.
The 7th and 9Th Regis, encamped at TINS
place, will be ordered to some point on the on'o
river in few days. liz
rerimental and national flags by the ladies' 81
| Indianapolis and Terrehaute.
The Quartermaster- General made centracts
for furnishing the entire State troops with un'-
forms, blankets and equipments.
Mob ut 81. 10.
This D. m. the stars and stripes we're hoisted
over the Post Office. Soon an excited crowd
proceeded to the Office, cut the pole down, tore
the flag to pieces, threw the pole into the river,
and raised the State Gag instead The Inter,
however, was ordered down by the leader of the
crowd that removed the stars and stripes.
The crowd then proceeded to the Turner's
| Hal, over which the American flag was waving,
ard ordered it down, which was complied with
without resistance. The assembly soon after
wards dispersed. No acts of violence were COM
mitted. Considerable excitement was rife, but
comparative Qulcb WAS again IcotoiSu.
Some threats were made against the post.
master, but no attempt at execution was made.
From Kansas.
LEAvESwoRrH, May 22.-Intellgence from
various sources show that number Of Union
| lists have been driven from the border counties
| of Missouri and have taken refuge in South
| eastern Kansas. Some Of them show evidences
| of severe treatment.
Three regiments of U. S. volunteers from
Kansas are being formed in this city and Law
renee as fast as possible.
The cars are now running between st. Joseph
and Weston, No., seven miles from here, placing
this within one days travel of the Missouri river.
From Texas.
New ORLEANS, May 22.-The steamer Arizo-
ma has arrived from Brazos with $455, 900 in
specie.
The surrender of the federal forces in Texas
under Revee to Van Dorm is confirmed
Rebel Congress.
| MONTGOMERY, May 22.-Congress adjourned
late last night to meet on Richmond, July Goth.
Tariff bill passed with unimportant amend
| ments.
Also, an act allowing District Attorneys in the
field to appoint substitutes in their ABSENCE from
| their circuits.
The Patent Office bill has been signed. Mr..
Rhoads was appointed Commissioner.
| No new military appointments were made.
A committee was appointed to make arrange
| ments to transfer the Executive department to
Richmond. Rives, Hunter and Aeminger are
| the committee
From Pixies Peak.
FIT. KEARNEY, May 22.-The Express Coach
passed at p. m. yesterday, Denver, May 49,
A practicable route for the Overland mail has
LAn L. -
will be Immediately taken for opening the road.
| The yield of gold is rapidly increasing as
Spring advances, and water becomes more
| abundant. One and one fourth cords quartz
| from the Missouri lead yielded 65S dollars. 1t
| was heretofore considered not worth crushing.
Weather very fine.
| From Virginia.
| WHEELING, May 22.-Advices received yes
terday and to-day, state positively that Va,
troops are now in the neighborhood of Grafton,
evidently with design to prevent Union men
from voting on the ordinance of secession TO-
morrow.
Eleven companies of U. s. troops are now en-
camped on the Fair Ground.
B. f. Kelley, of Philadelphia, was to day
elected Colonel of the LIST Virginia Regiment,
and reviewed the troops this afternoon, when
they were addressed by Hon. John S. Carlisle
From Kentucky.
FRANKFoRT, May 22-The House bill to arm
the State was rejected, vote 4s to A. The Con.
stitution requiring 81 votes 70 appropriate 800
A resolution that the Governors proclama
ton of the Goth inst, contains the true position
that KY, should occupy during the strife be-
tween the U. s. and Confederate States, was
adopted.
An act amending the State Military Law, by
which the State Guard are required to swear to
seaport the Constitution of the United States
and kentucky passed; yeas 40, nays 3s.
Important from Missouri.
4 ST. LOUIS, May 22.-In connection with the
negotiations concluded yesterday between Gen.
telegraphed last night, Gen Harvey publishes
this morning the following address,.
PEOPLE OF Missouri take great pleasure
| in submitting to you the following paper signed
by Gen. Price, commanding the forces of the
State, and myself on the part of the Govern
ment of the United States. 1t will be seen that
the united forces of both Governments are
pledged to the maintenance Of the peace Of the
State and the defence of the rights and property
of all persons, without distinction of party
This pledge, which both parties are fully author
lied and empowered to give by the Govern
ments which they represent, will be by both
most religiously and sacredly kept, and if neces-
sary, to put down evil disposed persons, the mil
itary powers Of both Governments will be
called out to enforce the terms of the honorable
and amicahle agreement which has been made
therefore call upon all persons in this State to
observe good order and respect the rights of
their fellow citizens and give them the assurance
of protection and security in the most ample
manner.
(Signed:) WIN. S. HARVEY,
| Rrioa dior n a,arol Noo,,,...l;.-
1t is understood that Gen. Price will disband
all the State forces and take prompt and efiec-
tive measures to insure full protection to all
classes OF citizens. All complaints of violence
or oppression are hereafter to be made to him.
and If he fails to afford the necessary relief the
U. s. forces will be used.
| The Democrat announces editorially that no
attempt will be made to divert the July interes,
OF the fund from its legitimate course
On account of advanced age and infirm health
Col OFalon has declined the Colonelry of a
volunteer regiment rendered him few days aga
Movement Of Troops.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-Two Ohio regiments
under Gen. Book, lately encamped here. They
started South this morning by rail.
Especial to the Post.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-It is rumored that
the New York Fire Zouaves have received or.
ders to occupy Arlington flights. This move
ment is supposed to have some reference to oper.
atoms on the Virginia rebels.
The Michigan Regiment is ordered to be ready
to march at any moment with two days rations.
The Trbune's special learns from prominent
citizens of Petersburg, Of Northern birth, ar
rived here, that there is but one Union man who
dares vote for the Uuion, namely, Rives, ex-
Member Of Congress, who is determined to cast
his vote for the Union. The same informant
further says that if Union men were protected
a large vote would b e cast against secession
Three hundred North Carolina troops arrived
on Monday and went to Richmond. Seven hun
dred more were expected next day. They CON-
plain bitterly of having to leave their own State
saying they enlisted to defend North Carolina
only
X. K. Collier, of Petersburg, Aid of General
Gwynn, was wounded in the Sewalls Point en-.
gagement. Nobody was killed.
| Treasury Loan.
! NEW YORK, May I7.--Letters from an officer
| OF the Monticello saws the rebels mt 6ya holes