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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

GEN. BUrLER's MILITARY QUAIIFIcArroSs.-A
Boston correspondent Of the New York Tribune
thus sums up the martial points of Gen. Buffers
character:
believe he entered the ranks in 1910 as a
member of the Lowell City Guards one of the
companies which bore the brunt of the conflict
at Baltimore on the 18th of Aprillast. He has
taste and talent for military life; either for itself
or for the distinction which it affords. He cam
not be called graceful soldier for he has an
awkward hitch in his gate and apparently no ear
Tor music, but he has bold and martial air, a
fearless, defiant, self reliant bearing, which more
than makes up for all trifiing deficiencies of
this sort The same qualities which mark him.
as a lawyer and politician will doubtless distin.
puish him as a soldier. His chief fault is likely
to be disposition to make sensation. He has
many time hazarded, If not lost case in Court
for the sake of creating laugh at the expense
of the opposite counsel, or of a refractory and
hostile witness. On such occasions he tosses
his head wildly about and looks around for the
applause OF the bar and the outsiders, fosgetful,
apparently, that the jibe and jest which make the
unskitul public laugh, ofttmes make the judic-
ious juror grieve. In fact Gen. Butler, if he
lacks anything, lacks Judgment. He is not the
man to sit cooliy down and calculate his chances
and the results of his actions. As in politics and
law, he never establishes principles, but always
relies upon expedients, in war he will be apt to
fail in comprehensiyenes of plan while in exc.
cution Of plans framed for him, or in movements
which have to be made upon the spur Of the mo-
ment he will probably be unriyaled. Let not
the opposing General fancy that he has cir
cnmvented and defeated Butler until the battle
Is over,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08
.oU,;IAs Is DEAD,

!. ,be brief but heavy message that was
the nation yesterday. Expected as
!, sorrow is none the less at the fall Of
4 the State. The nation can i'll spare
q this season, which demands experience,
kv, and slI absorbing patriotism in its men
- .u1.rill sorrow with sincerity and
Hensurate with his greet worth. 1t
Uf~sisfac.ion that this calamity did
y!Spen before, hlS Ssggla1 but few
A. ,go, the bitterness and sesa kis origina'
!. bardfought political campaign would
r,,s snd marred the tribute Of respect he
Ne dies now free from the cares of
!, and possessed of nations sympathy
His title to this distinction was univer-
,ksoxledged when after his defeat, and
~ storm grew thick around the Govern
!, shook off by one effort, every feature Of
J ,i,,n heartily aided the instruments of his
s..,ion and loss, and gave to the nation
.,nl, u,tcrance on behalf of the Union,
"A much to produce the unanimity of the
4 Whatever claims he had before to dis
!, this act proved him the possessor of
,,.,,pess. and while the other rivals for ho-
t,re given way to petty envy, stopped to
,,.o;,.ble work of traitors, and covered
...i,r, With everlasting infamy, DorGLAs, by
:, .uDefio5 to personal feeling, has won a
IL Or side with the illustrious dead of
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08
Look out for sharp Practices.

The present are times when it behooves the
good citizens of Iowa to keep sharp look out
upon public men, and see that there is no plum
dering. Large sums are being expended for
arms, uniforms, clothing, provisions, &c. We
know that among the people there is no hold
ing back. We know the Union being the stake
no expenditure within our means viii be count
ed too high, provided it is honestly appropriat-
ed. But it must not go into the pockets OF par
ty favorites, of any party Men who are en-
trusted with the disbursement of the large sums
of money appropriated at the recent session of
the Legislature, ought far possible and SO far
as can be done consistently with the prompt
action whichs necessary, omake all purchases
after inviting bids, by awarding contracts to the
lowest bidder. So far as possible let teyerythng
be done openly and above board. Even the ap-
pearance of evil should be avoided.
We desire to expose all who attempt to plum
der the State. We expect to keep an eye upon
our officials and hope others will helpu watch
them. We don't know that there has been or will
be any stealing-hope not. But it will do no
harm to watch.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08
eE- Twelve families passed through .Burling

eF Twelve families passed through .Burling
ton yesterday, driven out of Grundy and Davis
counties, Missouri, for the crime being Union
lists! They we're stripped Of everything, and
said as they we're paupers they must go where
they had friends and relatives, and they were
accordingly returning to Indiana. They say
they we're compelled to leave their cattle, hogs
corn in the ground, every thing. The person
conyersed with gave his name as Copner, and
said the party had voted the Bell and Everett
ticket at the last election.
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Arrangement. for the Funera, OF pour,..


CHICAGO, June At meeting of various
committees. State Municipal and others, held
this morning, committee was appointed to pre-.
cent to the family of Judge Douglas, the unani
nous wish of the people Of Illinois that his re.
mains shonld be permitted to remain in this
State for interment.
Col Richardson. as organ of this committee
performed the delicate duty Of communicating
TO the family the wishes of the committee.
At general meeting, Hon. J. n. Cason, re-
ported the result--that an affecting interyiev v
had taken place between Col. Richardson and
Mrs. Douglas, the result OF which was, that in
due appreciation Of the spontaneous EXPIRE asior
of the wishes Of the people of Illinois, that the
remains Of ahe illusrious dead should be Inferred
in this State, the widow has yielded with main
not with reluctance. 1t was her desire that hi,
remains should be inferred at Cottage Grove
near the Like shore, where she could be permit
ted to reside in the immediate vicinity. No more
appropriate place could be selected,
There was already monument there erected
by himself of enduring honor in the magnifccn,
Institution Of Learning founded by his liber ,lity
The report was accepted, and meeting wal
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The patriotic Albsnians have been taken in
IN the extent of about 5000 by nice young
man who proposed to secure one thousand copies
of Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress to be presented
70 Col Towpsend's regiment Slick young man
cot % his money and disappeared from the gener-
Que Albanians,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

ST. LOUIS, June S,-Gen. Lyon has appoint
ed Col. Blair as Commandant of the Arsenal
in this city.
Capt. Cole, in command of the battery on
Dancan's Island, opposite the Arsenal, has re-
sumed examining all passing boats
The Sixth Regiment Of Missouri Volunteers,
Col. Peter e. Bland was sworn into the Y. s.
seryice for the war Saturday.
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Dosf TAKE LESS THAN ITS FACE FOR CITY
scRrr.-Such arrangements are making as will
retire all the City Scrip without the necessity Of
loss by any one. 1t will be taken at its face by
all or nearly all our business houses and those
having 1t will do well to hold on to it and suffer
no shave for il certainly wil all be taken care Of
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Railroad Accident

CHILLIcoTHE, Ohio, May 3l.-Last night train
going east with the 22d Ohio Regiment on board
was thrown from the track by the breaking of
an axle. Geo. W. Barlow of Chilli, Ohio was
killed. One soldier had his thigh bones fractur
ed, d,another an arm broke, third broken jaw,
and Others were more or less injured.
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ROMANCE OF THE TMEs.--A young lady, q
teacher in one of the public schools Of this city,
has brother in New York Seventh Regiment,
now at Annapolis, Md. Yesterday she received
q letter from st. Louis, announcing that two re-
naming brothers, long residents of that place,
had lett TO join the Southern army. She herself
has offered her services as nurse to the United
States Government. Thus the family are equal
~ divided-two on the side OF rebellion, and two
on that Of the Union and the Constitution. God
grant tho brothers may never meet in batt,e.--
IButfalo Commercial
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08
BY TELEsaIx1APH.
Death Of Judge Doucla,,

CHICAGO, June S.--Senator Douglas died at
O'clock and 10 minutes this morning. Those
in attendance at the time were Mrs. Douglas,
DR.. Miller, Mrs. Cults, J. Madison Cults, Sr.,
Washington d. p. Rhodes, of Cleveland, DR..
McVicker, Spencer @. Benham, Of Chicago
His remains will be taken from here Wednesday
to Washington
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

ihe Government purchase at Toronto,
'#iless, has taken her departure for New
2 She is beautiful model and very feet.
samers belonging to the American line
10 at the service of the Federal Govern
'lae New York and Northerner, both of
'@sa boats, but adapted for Lake and River
e''a, while the Peerless is capable of
@'asths Atlantic.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08
JEFF. DAVIS at Richmond.

PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-The Buletin publish
es from the Richmond Enquirer of Thursday the
details of the journey OF President Davis to
Richmond, and his speech to the troops collect
ed at the Fair Grounds. Messrs. Toombs and
Wigfall accompanied him.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

BALLOT OR BULLET. The man who never votes
has paid visit to the man who never shoulder
ed musket after deciding that their country
IL half ruined, and their own business wholly 90.
the two concluded that the ballotb box and cart
ridge box were essential to the prosperity and
safety Of the strong gbox.-IB Boston Transcript.
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skirm,sh at weIlinr,on m,,,,.

ALEXANDRIA, June l.--ShortIy before l o..
clock last night skirmish took place at yelling.
ton Mills between a company of Z,uaves and
company of Michigan Regiments and scout
ing party of Virginians The Federais drove
them away-oHe Zouave was killed and another
wnundpd
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

eH- The Cedar Falls Gazette warns its read.
ers that there may be no paper Issued next week
in consequence Of its hands having gone to the
wars.
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Fight at Aquia Creek,

ALEXANDRIA, June 1.-The steamer Gipsey,
from Pennington, via Ft. Washington, at 10 o.
clock this A. NJ, brings the following informa-
tion, which had been received at the latter
place: The engagement at Aqua Crock resulted
in the retirement of the Freeborn and Annacos-
til, sfter severe fight in which a number were
killed on both sides. The two steamers re.
tired to await the Pawnee. She stopped at
Fort Washington to await the arrival of the
transport Baltimore with troops supposed to be
the New York fist Regiment. The Pawnee and
Baltimore proceeded in COMPANY.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

hAATE fouNG MEN OF THE SOUTH
''Losing is from the Vicksburg (Mlss)
ANS! To ARMS There will be meet
zoe Young ladies of Warren county, to be
DOvlna, Thursday, 18th instant, for the
~ % forming themselves into a Home
iof the protection of those young men
'I hot volunteer for their country's cause.
A LADY.
''aare heard Of no Northern districts where
''nonstrations, on the part of the fair sex,
|taseded =.
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Bank Statement.

Nrw YoRH June 3.-Increase OF loans Sl4S,-
sos Decrease in specie 81. l20. $50. Decrease
il deposits 81 ,lS7, ,42O. Decrease in circulation
&ll0 log.
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Rebel Camp Snrnrised.

CINCINNATI, June Two columns of troops
from Gen. McCeland's command, one in com.
mand of Col Kelly of the 1st regiment of Vir-
gnia volunteers, and the other commanded by
Col. Crittenden Of the Indiana volunteers left
Grafton early last night, and after marching du-
ring the entire night for about 90 miles through
drenching rain. surprised camp of rebels,
1000 strong, at Phillpp, Virginia, routed them,
killing a large number, and taking large
amount of arms, horses, ammunition, provisions
and camp equipage.
The surprise complete. and at our last
adSices the Federal troops were in hot pursuit
of the rebels, and it is quite probable that many
prisoners will be taken.
Col. Kelly was mortally wounded, and has
since died. Several others of the Federal troops
were slightly wounded.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

ihe number of telegraphic dispatches
nave been seized in the City of New York
y amounts to 255,50o. The examination
'Dem goes On, aud many persons have grown
'Uhgiy uneasy while many have actually
~ parts unknown.
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From California.

Fr. KEARNEY, June 2.-The Pony Express
passed yesterday with San Francisco dates MAY
22d. The steamer St. Louis sailed for Panama
on the 2lst, with 80 passengers and S69, 900 in
treasure
The arrival of the steamer St. Louis and Pc.
Ey Express with news to the 18th, slightly en-.
couragcd the disposition to ship treasure.
Exchange ruled at six per cent. premium, but
some leading bankers were not selling.
The municipal election in San Francisco on
the 2lst resulted in the triumph of the Peoples
Union ticket, BY an average majority of l5.-
The contest was very exciting, business being
generally suspended TO give every body an oppor-
tunity to participate.
500 picked men had been enrolled for LIP
pits volunteer regiment, including one company
OF light artillery and four companies ofinfantry.
When the regiment is full its services will be
rendered to the General Government.
A lieutenant of the array had been detailed
by Gen. Sumner to act as Adjutant, and is now
experimenting army drills.
The Legislature adjourned on the 9th.
Advices from Oregon to the 10th of May say
the Union meetings were being held throughout
the State.
The Dallas Mountaineer rejects the PROPOSE
tion to call Democratic State Convention in
Orego, and favors one without distinction Of
party.
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CASAxDAIeUA, June 3.--Nrs. J. G Grapser.
only sister Of Judge Douglas, while on her "
TO the depot at Clifton Springs, to take ~
train to Chicago, Saturday last MAS thrown
from her carriage and sadly iaj0sed and Rsrrew.
y escaped with her life. The mother OF judge
Douglas who resides<near Clifton Springs, Il
overwhelmed with grief At the death OF her only
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08

Ass THEMSELVES C0RNERED. The Louis
'0uf'er has correspondent belonging to
A'a'ucky volunteers In the rebel camp at
Hsfery. He evidently is not pleased
Is sltuatien, and makes very candid con-
WI see by reference to map Of Virgin
- the reports be true concerning the
s,W The Mananassas Gap railroad by the
s. Troops. that we are completely hemmed
pers Ferry. We have no means of ac-
Richmond, nor the interior of the State,
'Na'h rife shot Of US is the frontier, while
ae thousands Of the enemy in half days
here then We must stand, and when the
"nes, cut our way out Of this trap.
"a 'he news Of the occupation of Western
s@oy the Government troops reaches the
III. cheerfulness will not be increased.
AcclDEsr.-We learn that man by the
De Long, German by birth, who is
20 The Des Moines Rangers. accidental.
"ainself Thursday last, while returning
s7a from hunt, with double -barreled
qua he died Friday morning and was
- the Dodgeville military companies
De Long had only been short time
oa'e has no relatives near except sis.
sae'nnati. We are indebted to Mr.. Post.
"'silovs, for the above facts.
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Fire.

Oswroo, June S-A fire Yesterday afternoon
nearly DESTROYED the Oswego Cotton Mills Loss
estimated At $4,000 on building, machinery and
stock.
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sVaptain Bandwyski, who was shot by the
ST. Louis, aud whose injuries provoked
fiu'n fire on the Part of the Home Guard,
'si oil his wounds, and was buried with mi
henors on Monday last.
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.Juairial Klection, |,

MoRRrsox. I'LL, June 3-Judicial election, no
opposition 70 W. W., Helon, Of Decatur, fes
Judge. 40 s
Lelend1os maj. over al for Clerk of the su-
preme Court. s.s ~
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CURRENCY MATTERS.

ks enlency towards currency convertible
ol or silver or exchange at a low figure
n Nc, cent.l is a matter which We have de-
,c some time. 1t will in the end benefit
sses. We have often reminded the State
, hat il was violating its charter in recev-
81 paying out the irredeemable illinois
which it has flooded the State with for the
vsr. But the Banks continued to pay it
heir counters until last week, when they
,t all out and christcned Missouri money
:. IS cents at home) and Burlington Scrip
p,r. and undertook to make it CO. The
l.. houses here refused to take Missouri at
- over 30 cents, aud the Banks were com.
IDSn throw it overheard. And although
S1 has never been a load upon the bank
ia: bad the confidence of the people and
s,ye been easily kept afoat, yet it was
ut best to throw everything overheard ex-
NJ notes Of specie paying Banks, and Scrip
one down never to be used rs currency
S.a Of our people, remembering how our
ceave dealt in all the grades of stump.tail
J. slower their counters during the last six
as millions of worthless trash to pay for
atile and grain to Iowa Farmers, whom
SOud have protected, according to their
H, lock upon throwing out of Scrip as un.
SAY and uncalled for. 1t reminds us of
sr told Of the celebrated negro preacher,
= y whose mother was white and of the
n smiles of Connecticut. After he had COM
bis education and been settled as pastor
r., congregation in Massachusetts,, he visited
il nOiher. She bid herself and refused to see
dy, With the quick wit of his race he ex-
ssd bis regret that she had not always been
NJ afraid Of ''nigger" So with our Banks.
re, ere sorry they have not always had the wise
3D. nnation which they exhibit now. Per-
~ D. good many of US would have suffered less
al. aoly trouble, vexation, and q heavy loss
a. have been prevented.
na he proceedings of the Council in another
- =, twill be seen that our City Govern
Em agreed to pay 10 per cent interest up
tha 81 until it can be redeemed This will
Abill holders and prevent much loss, as
:. mount in circulation is only about $40, 900.
-
M.Ef day Of Thanksgiving ought to be ap-
- I'D by the loyal people of Iowa on account
m. adjournment of the Legislature, and strong
Il nstrances ought to be sent to his Excellen-
NTernor kirkwood. imploring him never to
= ae body together again on any account
81 snt find cut what was done. except to a
e nall extent. But the peep which we have
u hough. II is enough for us to know that
(, representatives. were controlled, managed
q Fsd by the enemy,-that the Session, short
its was occupied with schemes Of COM
~ VH's-n debating and passing resolutions for
!. Niidss Convention to settle our National diff.
IS As in making reports, drawing up bills
les kbaiing the scheme for sending ministers,
- pienary powers, TO treat with belligerent
La accordance with the secession doctrine
Ss Sovereignty!
/. shave no statistics in regard to the con-
Fsaon of alcoholic and fermented liquors
4 the session.
,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-08
Two beams standant,
One beam crossant,
One rope pendant,

It is right to day to show our colors. Up
with the flag The fair hands of the daughters
of Syracuse made it. The strong arms OF the
sons of Syracuse have raised it; and the warm
hearts of the mothers OF Syracuse will pray for
it, Let it float, as it meets the morning sun in
his coming let the last rays of the setting day
linger and pray around its folds Let it float
until banner shall answer to banner from the
church.spires of your city to the church-spires
of Richmond, and Charleston, and Montgomery;
yes until an Union banner waves from the root
of the very church in which DR.. Palmer preach
ed blood shed and treason in New Orleans.
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sk,rmish at Fairfax Court House.

Later dispatches states lorce OF cavalry anu
IS infantry, under Leuts. Tompkins and Cor
don. attacked the rebels at Fairfax Court House
The rebel pickets were met four miles this side,
who fed and alarmed the camp Toe cavalry
then charged on the town, encountering vigorous
resistance; the people firing on them from the
houses.
Tompkin's horse was shot under him, and his
cavalry surrounded by rebel infantry, who pour
ed in continuous fire, but they fought their
way through them, taking number OF prison.
ers; one OF the cavalry was killed and two woun-
ded. Some of the staff officers of the 9th New
York regiment were wounded, being with the
Federal troops.
Lieut.. Tompkins reports so rebels killed, and
that their forces amounted to 1900. They had
pre- viously supposed there were but 200 there.
To night our troops will advance on Fairfax
Court House and take it.
Another dispatch says the rebels are fast re.
sreating from Fairfax.
Letters from Eust Tennessee says great ma.
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The right kind OF praying.-.The Parsons
the Flag.


on the Flag.
One of the most pleasing incidents at Syra-
cuse during the session of the New School
Presbyterian Church was the raising of the
American flag upon the Dutch church in James
street. We take the following extracts from
the report of the Syracuse Journal
Judge Woolworth announced the object of
the gathering to be the raising of the American
flag, to remain and tloat in the air until all reb-
els and traitors are suhdued, and until it can
hoat freely and honorably in every State in the
nation
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-09-28

DOG FOUND-A LARGE NEWFoUND-
hhnd dog, black. The owner can hAvs him by
proving property and paying expenses, by applying
20 A. W. nUBp5, s6i Tenth st. If not called for
within three days, will be sold to pay expenses lSO