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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-01
AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI.

The distinguished service lately rendered to
the country by the steamer J. G. Swon is doubt
less very we'll remembered by our readers. The
service consisted in conveying arms, stolen by
traitors from the American Government to the
late camp of treason at Lndelrs Grove. The
arms were seized at Camp jackson. and thor
oughly identified as part of the property taken
from the United States by the Southern Conthi-
everacy, at Baton Rouge. No one has yet had
the hardihood to deny that these arms were thus
stolen, and were sent to Camp Jackson to be used
in treason against the American Government.
The steamer J, c. Swon, some days ago, drop
ped down the river and lay up for safety, oppo-
site Harlow's Landing, thirty-fve miles below
this city. Probably it was not thought safe for
her to remain here, where she had not only land
ed by night the articles above indicated but had
persistentIy displayed the rag of treason. Nor
yet was it safer for her to proceed far Cairo.
At four o'clock yesterday morning, the steam
boat Iatan, Capt. Bart. Able. in employment Of
the United States government, left st. Louis Ar.
senal with a company Of one hundred volunteers
commanded by Capt. Franz, detached from Col.
Scut,ner's regiment.
About seven o'clock the troops arrived oppo-
site Harlow's Landing, and found the ]. G. Swon
made fast at the Missouri shore. Capt Franz
| seized her in the name of the U. S. government
and by order OF Gen. Lyon of the Arsenal A
watchman, the mate, and several hands we're on
| board the Swol, and ct once acquiesced in the
necessity of the case. She was taken in tow by
the Iatan, but steam was soon raised on the Swon
and she was then brought to the Arsenal, arriv-
| ing at half past twelve o'clock.
Proceedings will be instituted in the United
States District Court with the view of effecting
legal confiscaton Of the boat for her agency in
| bringing, with the knowledge of those in charge
Of her, the contraband articles with which she
clandestiney supplied Camp Jackson.
| Her owners are named to US as Messrs. Wal
ker, Carter, Geo. Pegram, Theodore Laville and
Capt. Jones.
From the j. G. Swon's register is extracted the
following item, referring to the contraband
freight alluded to:
"Shipped by G. Green, Baton Rouge La, IA
boxes, 90 barrels, casks Q crates"
| Consigned to J. B. w., st. Louis"
Dlligent search war made on board for the
vessels secession flag, but it proved to have beer
! prudently removed.
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The ZoGaVex taking Revenge for the
Assassination OF 81. Ellsworth.


WAsHNGToS, May PA gentleman ijest ar
rived from Alexaniti. ~ the Fire Zouaves
have commenced cx"crtiifs their threats Of ven.
geance. They have ait dy shot three violent
Secessonsts. Tire pCur1c at Alexandria who
were sympaiii: RS With .J,ksoii have been com.
nellel to fee for their liN,s ~ D ---. II
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ST. LOUIS, May 2s.-It having been decided
upon to occupy Birds Point in Missouri, oppo-
site Cairo, orders we're received yesterday for
the transfer Of one regiment Of Gen. Lyon'a
Brigade of that place. ~, s'; sa sfta-srs. ,. ~
g The 4th regiment has been selected, and will
probably embark this morning on the govern.
Dent steamer Iatan.a Ept3ht 16Ts 3 ~ ig.G5
The encampments in the suburbs Of the city
are broken up to-day, and the troops ;quartered
in the Arsenal and Jefferson Barracks.
An American Zouave Regiment, to be COM
manded by Col. Morgan L. Smith, is forming
mere. .safFa IFIGR.sz 1z a 9aasG 3 10 d
An Irish Brigade is also filling up rapidly.
Gen. Harnsy has authorized the immediate
organization Of companies Of Union Home
Guards at Hannibal, st. Joseph, Kansas City,
and Springfield. These companies are to be
mustered into the US. service, and furnished
with arms p
All the State troops have left Jefferson City
except two companies, who remain as body
guard to the Governor. e--r s'i 20 -fg
The habeas corpus case oe Capt. Mcdonald is
still being argued before Judge West.
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ESTABLISHED1
CANDIDATES. ron lmmorALrrY.

tne following are the names Of the twenty.
tour members Of the House who are on the re-.
eoId As voting against the loan Of 100000 to
arm and equip our volunteers and defend the
ssase They voted NAY after being appealed to
oy Judge clsgget, Of Lee, to make the vote un-
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The patriotic people of Iowa will mark them.
The people Of Des Moines County will please
observe also, that our three Representatives
have inscribed their names upon this roll .,
fame. They will be remembered!
All honor to Judge Clagget for his appeal in
favor Of unanimty and for his vote in favse Of
the loan.
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Conflict between the Civil and Military
- AuthOrllles.

BALTIMORE, May 2s.-The U. 8. Court House
and adjacent streets we're densely crowded to-
day to learn the proceedingsin the habeas corpus
case of Mr.. Merriam, detained at Fort McHsnry.
A writ of attachment was issued to-day against
Gen. Cadwallader for contempt Of Court The
Marshal reported that on going there he was re-
fused admittance to the Fort. Chief Justice
Taney read a statement showing the proceedings
of the militia war illegal, and said that in an
oral statement, fearing he should be misunder-
stood, he should put bis opinion in writing and
file it during the week in the clerk's Office ofthe
Citcuit Court, and also forward one to the Press
ident and calling on him to perform his consti-
tutional duty and see that the laws be faithfully
executed and enforce the desire Of this Court d
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Funeral Of Col. ElIsworth.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-There were reports
of fighting in the neighborhood of Arlington
and Alexandria, but it proves to be mistake
Col. Ellsworth's funeral took place this noon
from the Executive Mansion. The hearse was
followed by Zouaves, among whom was the
avenger OF Ellsworth He carried the identical
secession flag torn down by the deceased. Then
followed the President, Secretaries Seward and
Smith, officers of the Zouayes in carriages, the
military, &c All the bells were tolied-all the
flags at halfInast and draped in mourning. 'fa
The President while accompanying the re-
mains Of Ellsworth to the cars was informed by
a courier of stirring hostilities on the Virginia
side. Gen. Mansfield was Immediately advised,
and this was the foundation OF the military
movements here to-day, and dense smoke was
meanwhile seen OH the line of Arlington flights
and cannonading heard. The latter, however,
were funoral minute guns and the former proba-
bly, from camp fires. f'2l. ''a
Z The troops now here have been ordered 70
hold themselves in readiness to march at . mo-
ment's notice The utmost watchfulness on the
part of the military authorities to guard against
the approach Of the secessionists is everywhere
manifested.
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casualty at Preeporso

FRsxpoRr, May 27.--During the severe thun-
der storm of Saturday night a bolt struck tha
quarters occupied by the Rockford Company At
Camp Scott, instantly killing VIM. II. Lahore,
OF the Rockford Rifles, and injuring TO some q.
The body of Charles Norris, drowned on Fri
day, was recovered yesterday. The remains Of
both were conveyed to the depot last evening
under military escort and thence to their homes
ct karengo and Cherry Valley. 4F -h&4aa
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RanI5 Sfatcnent

New YogX, May ~ The decrease of loans
is 81, $50, ,450, Circulation, 1863, 24s. Decrease
in deposits, 81 Sill ,6iS. Itcroase in specie $751;
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Arrest of a Skipper--As;,quatula of q

New YORK, May 27.-Capt Miller Of the bark
SaLah was arrested to-day, charged with fitting
out that vessel for the slave trade
A Colonel Of one Of our Zouave regiments has
not been heard from for 10 days, and s24, 900
raised for the regiment is also missing
The 9th and 9Th regiments leave for Wash
inston tonight. The 10Th Scotch regiment
leaves tomorrow morning
tendent Kennedy for using seditious language.
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JUNE, 1889.
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.
= Arrival Of the Eena. i
Proclamation Of Queen Victoria.

New YoRX, May 27.--The steamship Etna ar.
The following 10 the proclamation of Qaeen
Victoria: eaE Ai tfa9 v4s3sa 80 -. sf,sEI ID
\ Whereas, we are happily at peace with MI
sovereign powers and States, and whereas hos
tilities have unhappi.y commenced between the
government of the United States and certain
Sthtes styling then,selyes Confederate States Of
America, and whereas We are at, peace with the
Government of the United States--have decla-
red our royal determination to maintain strict
and important neutrality in the contest between
said contesting parties, we therefore have tho't
filthy and with the advice of our Priyy Council,
to issue our royal proclamation, and We hereby
warn all our Loving Subjects, and all persons
whatever entitled to our protection that If any
Of them shall presume in contempt of this pro.
c!amation and OF our high dspleasure to do any
acts in derogotion of their duty as subjects Of
neutral sovereign III said contest, or in violation
or contravention of the law of nations-and
more especially by entering the military service
of either of the contendipg parties as commits
stoned or non commissioned officers or soldiers,
Or by serving as ofiiccrs sailors, or marines on
board any ship or vesse fsf war or transport OF
or in service Of either contendipg parties, or by
to or going TO any place beyond seas,
with intent to enlist or engage in any such ser
NtCS, VI ny pToCuf'HS VI bItcsHpttuS 10 procure
within her Majesty's tlahinions at home or
abroad, Others to do 81 or, by fitting out any
ship or vessel, to be employed as ship Of war or
privateer, or transport, BY, either contending
parties, or by breaking or rendeavoring to break |
any blockade lawfully and actually established |
by or in behalf of etherof the said contending
parties, or by carving officers, soldiers, dis |
patches, arms, military stores, or materials, or
any articles considered and deemed to be con-
traband of war according to law or modern |
usage of nations, for use tf either said contend |
ing parties, all parties SO offending will incur |
and be liable to the several penalties and penal |
by said States or by law of nations
in that behalf imposed, and we do hereby de.
clare tha. all our subjects and persons entitled
to our protection who tilay misconduct them |
selves in the premises vii! do SO at their peril,
and Of their own wrong. and they will in no |
wise obtain any protect Il from us against any |
liabilities or penal consequences but will on the
contrary incur our disple4sure by such miscon. |
duet Given ut Richmond Park, May 18th.
The steamer Hartford and gvnboat Saginaw |
both at Hong Kong q .uR sbrg sHE
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a Saturday last the ferry carried over, at
one load, nine families from Missouri, refugees,
stripped Of every thing and returning to Indiana.
Capt Bartlett conversed with one man who told
him that be had lived for the last six years in
Aissouri-hsd a good farm with improvements,
stock &C., yet was compelled to take four old
horses for the whole and fee for his life.
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Sexvall's Point Captured and 900 Rebels
taken Prisoner so Federal Troops and
300 ktebelS Killed and Wounded.

" WARRINGTON, May 25---Fhe steamer ankee
arrived to day from Fortress Monroe. She
brings report that Gen. l:utler yesterday cap.
tured Sewali's Point with loss of 81 killed and
wounded. The enemy lost between three and
four hundred killed and wounded, and many
prisoners taken, perhaps SIX hundred. On Thurs
day the enemies piekets, near the Fort, were
surprised and 800 taken prisoners. af.l rs
Tho War Department has information to the
same effect. tt srdsf1a
No doubt a skirmish took place between Fed
eral and secession pckets near Arlington Heights
to day gHra III f7e-E ~.
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RAISING THE STARS AND STRIPEs.-Thc other
people, President Lincoln raised over the Post
Office building at Washington National flag
When elevated to its position, there being but
little wind, it remained motionless. But sud.
denly gentle breeze came from the North and
its ample folds were extended in a most graceful
and beautiful manner. This incident furnished
to the President the occasion for the following
very opposite remarks:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-i had not thought to
say word, but it has occurred to me that few
weeks age the "Stars and Stripes" hung rather
languidly about the staff all over the nation. So
too, with this fig, when it was elevated to its
place. first it hung rather languidiy, but the
glorious breeze came, and it now floats as it
should. [Cries of Good" and applause And
We hope that the same breeze is swelling the
glorious flag throughout the whole nation.
Secretary Seward, being called, came forward,
and responded to the impatient and oft.repeated
calls for him as follows:
FELLOW CITIzENs-You here have known we'll
the statesmen and orators Of some of the South
ern States. We have known their courage, and
the courage, the spirit and the resolution of the
people of all the Southern States. But knowing
all these We know two things which even they
cannot do-one is to destroy "Hail Columbia" !"
md the other is to destroy the Star Spangled
Banner. Repeated cheers, intermingled with
exclamations of "ko""Never."1 They will fail
to do it only because human nature needs that
the one shall continue to be so, and that the
other shall float over the sea and the land; and
what human nature needs God Almighty, the
father ofhuman nature, DEGREES. Great cheer
ing, and music from the band
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A Massachusetts, manufacturing house is turn.
ing out in great quantities new pattern Of un-
der skirts Of '.red, white and blue" We trust,
after this, no lady will object 70 'show her col
ors,n 90 1sS '9A J..
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Correspondence Of the Burlington Hawk-Eye
Letter from the Capitals

Des Moines May 25th, 1861.
As the mail does not leave Des Moines on
Saturday, have retained this letter to note the
doings of to day.
The Senate this morning adopted the recon
menda.ion Of the Governor and passed the bill
authorizing the loan of million of dollars
The movement was afterwards reconsidered and
passed similar bill There was some disagree
ment as to the Board of Commissioners to act
with the Governor in operating under this loan
bill.
The Senate has passed bill for the benefit Of
volunteers, whose property and interests may be
jeopardzed by their absence. twill, virtually.
prove stay law in such cases. resolution
for adjournment on Wednesday next, passed the
House today. The Senate will probably sub
stitote Tuesday, il tho wishes Of that body are
carried out.
There were very few votes against the pro.
posed loan, the disposition being, on all sides,
| to give the Governor all the means that may be
necessary to meet an extraordinary emergency.
The laws of the session viii be published in
the papers of this city, by authority, bill to
that effect having already passed the Senate.
Judge Halls resolutions sleep well. The ar.
rangements between Gen. Price and Gen. Hsr.
ney obviate any necessity for q commission
from this State.
Senator Wilson, of Dubuque, and Henry o.
Connor have addressed large audiences At Shcr.
man Hall, on the war question.
A field piece from Iowa City, and other arms,
passed through this city 70 day for the western
border Yours, DEs HoIxxs
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Lake nisasters.

ERIE, Pa, May 27 The schooner E. G. Viii.
liams is ashore four miles below this city. She
is a total loss-no insurance.. Another large
vessel is reported ashore l2 miles down the
lake-name unknown HaLas III
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Drowned,


FREEpoRr, ILL.,, May 25.-Charles Morrissa, a
volunteer belonging to Capt. Swiit's Agile
Guards, of the lst Regiment, was drowned while
bathing in the Pecatonca to-day. His body has
not yet been recovered.
The news of the assassination of Col. Ellis
worth has caused great excitement, and more
bitter feeling towards the rebels than any other
act yet performed a aa
Hostilities Probably COmms need at Har.
per's Ferry.-Movemen nts of Gen. Butler
at Norfolk. "'@E@ E@f
BALTIMORE, May 25.-No trains were run
over the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad last night
or today. Eleven engines and large number
OF cars have been detained at Harper's Ferry
Forty-nne men, employed on trains, lave
been arrested at Harper's Ferry and are now in
Jail. E
1t is rumored that hostlities are now going
on at Harper's Ferry, but there is nothing def
mite as vet.
The steamer Adelaide arrived from F. Mon.
roe this morning The correspondent OF the
Associated Press there sends the following:
Fortress MONROE May 24,-Gen. Butler
suddenly made his appearance yesterday in
Hampton, at the head Of the Vermont Regiment
on Reconnaissance. The rebels attempted to
burn the long bridge. but were frustrated by the
| activity Of the advance guards. To-day (Fr-
| day he extends reconnaissance several miles
| in the peninsulas between James and York rivers
The Troy and Vermont Regiments have en-
cahped near Hampton.
| The Harriet Lane has gone to Charleston.
| The blockading squadron of Fortress Monroe
consists of the Minnesota, Cumberland, Yankee,
Star, formerly Monticello,) and Quaker. There
are several prizes in the harbor.
| Upon the arrival Of the frigate Mississippi it
is expected that active operations will be un-
dertaken against Sewell's Point In the action
OF last Sunday, three OF the four guns there
were dismounted aud at least half dozen men
were killed. The battery was to contain thir.
teen guns.
The Michigan Regiment is expected soon from
/ Wa shinpfnp aIso evernl RaCimppta from Nav
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From New Mexiss.

INDEPrSDENCE, May 27-The New Mexican
mail arrived here last night, l2 DAYS out from
Santa Fe. with dates to the 18th inst, and six
through passengers.
Many U. s. officers in New Mexico have re-
signed. g
Capt. Roberts, one of the Contractors OF the
mail line from Cannon City, brought in with him
81 900 in gold dust, for parties IN the East, also
30 letters. This line 10 now IN complete run
ming order from Independence to Cannon City
and California Gulch The coach leaves here
eyery FRIDAY. and passes over one Of the best
natural roads in the West.
Some Indians were seen on tho route, but
thew were peaceable aud quiet
Grass in abundance.
Il was reported in Santa Fe, that Colonel Lo-
ring. commanding in New Mexico, had resigned.
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~ The Ladies of Keokuk are Distinguishing
themselves by their attention to our volsnteera
On Thursday last they arranged picnic for
them in Otley's grove. The let and I'd revi.
ments were on the ground and q large number Of
citizens, numbering altogether about 4,OOo.-
The provisions were abundant, the weather. de.
lightful, and everything went of satisfactorily.
Several patriotic toasts read and re ,onded
to BY the managers Of the treat
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ReinInrc.,neu1s fnr Pickens.

BosroN, May 27.-The ) Gamer Massachusetts
sailed to day FOR Fort Fl kcns with crew Of
l24 men aud loo extra 81 men for the feet and
large amount of mnniri,ns Of war;
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Funera, Of Col. E,i;xwor,l.

MEcHANICsv,LLE.. May a.7.--The funeral of
Col. Ellsworth took place to. day here, aud was
attended by an immense cuncourse of people
Military aud Firemcn from various parts of the
State. Impressive ceremmies were held at tho
grave NT7r. a.e .s .- 4a .... ...-.-
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Southern Mails.-Goycrnment loan.

WAsHIyGroN, May 27-The mails for the
South are made up here, and prior to the lat of
Juae will, If possible, be got to their destina-
ton via the West
The Treasury Department. Immediately after
the opening Of the proposals, on Saturday, COM
menced informing the successful bidders of the
result. The Secretary accepted all bids for
bonds placed at So and upwards, and awarded
the remainder to the bidders for the Treasury
notes ut or above par. There were awarded, OF
the bonds, S6, 753, ,000 and Of the Treasury notes
81, ,24l 900. " a r ef7fH 81
BosroN. May 81 The brig Elisha Dean, Of
Boston, arrived to-day from Salluta River, Ga
Size reports that sbe was captured by priva-
teer schooner and taken 10 Brunswick, where,
after eight days detention, Gov. Brown ordered
her release. 3
@ Clerk Arrested.
WAsnrSGroS, May 2S.--Francis Nurkoe, re-
Gently removed Clerk from the State Depart.
ment, was arrested this p IN. by military au-
thority, and committed to jail.
f.-f-s .----- -l-----
The Confederate Commis.ionen in En-
New YoRK, May 2s.-Thc Government has
satisfactory information that the Commissioners
Of the Confederate States in Earope, have met
in England decided and emphatic refusal to
recognize their pretensions. Lord John Russell,
with whatever uncertainty he may have ex.
pressed himself on other points, made no con.
cealment in regard to this matter The same
intelligence comes from the French Govern.
ment. The French Emperor aud n Thoaeval
we're decided. se gsss ts
Information 10 the foregoing effect has been
received by a diplomast In Washington, and the
news is well accredited, and 10 matter Of dis.
cussion in diplomatic elrclsa isgs Iue.
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he Lon. OF Col. Ellsworth.

e. nd universal will be the regret at the
Gthis brave young soldier. His tour,
prO years ago, with his well drilled
nv lad made his person familiar to thou
aE;siven the world assurance Of a man."
Ssdent had formed personal attach
w him, AID in his journey to Washing
70 member Of his suite evinced SO much
illness and ability as the 'fathsr of the
IA' The future was openins with many o
Fs fortune seemed to be giving opportuni-
ndhe was gifted with the power to OBJ
snd improve them. His loss to the Fed
uryha heavy one, but the bitterness Of
aai to those who knew him best, consists
aaa that be perished by the hand of an
~ instead Of on the field of glory, that
lsfed SO early without the laurels he was
fyR.i'o win and wear,
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PuryIance Sec.des.

HAI isBrge, May 25.-Attorney- General Pur-
Vance has resigned. In his letter to the Gov
ernor he saws: For retiso,is which appeal to my
selfrespect, | caunot consent to continue any
longer in connection witt your administration.