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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-12-12
The European COngress-If the
Powers Refuse to Attend What
will NaDOleOn Do?

When we have to judge OF the true mean
ing Of an ambiguous action, we know no
better key to its real Interpretation than to
view it with regard to the peculiar situa-
ton of the actor. It is impossible to exag-
gerate the extreme diversity of opinions
which have been expressed concerning the
true intent and meaning OF the Emperor
of the French, in his proposal OF Europe
an Congress. Some have seen in it deter
mination to keep the peace; others an an
nouncement of his intention to go to war,
the truth very probably being that this step
is evidence Of neither.
Consider the position in which the En-
peror of the French, was placed by the per-
emptory refusal of Russia to accede to his
demands. He was acting with two allies
who would not fight, and he was unwill-
ing, from considerations of the most obvl-
Gus prudence. to plunge into war with
Russia, involving almost necessarily war
with Germany, alone. Nothing was left
him but to retreat; but how retreat? Had
he been the minister of a constitutional
king, he might have acted as we have done
admitted his repulse, and taken the
chance of election from office. But dy-
nastic is heavier stake than ministerial
change. The man who assumes to be the
autocrat, prime minister and representative
of a brave, powerful and intelligent nation,
can scarcely submit to be foiled with the
euuanimity of Secretary of State, who
holds his place on the precarious tenure of
a parliamentary majority. The French
Empire is fief, held on the single condi-
ton of success and satisfaction of the ma
tional appetite for glory and distinction,
and if success is not achieved, it is incum-
bent on the occupant of this high, but un-
stable position, to make something as IKE
success as possible. An English Minister
may fall, but French Emperor must never
seem to fall. The English nation IS accus-
toned to hear from its own press, ana rom
conflicting political parties, all the aisa.
greeable things that can possibly De saia OF
it. On subjects connected with the CONQUER
of their sovereign, the French are not az
lowed to hear both sides. The appearance
of success must be kept up, even IN deieat,
and if France can not be made to belleye
herself the savior of Poland, she must only
exchange that position for the still more
glorious one of the arbiter Of the destinles
of Europe and the regeneration OF public
morality. II may possibly turn out that
this proposal of a Congress was something
in the nature of fire escape-the expedi-
emit of a man determined to come down
from an untenable position, but unable to
90 down the staircase and unwilling to
Jump out Of the window.
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Later from Europe.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-The Etna, from
Liverpool Nov. 18th, via Queenstown Nov.
10Th, arrived here this morning. eiaii -.
Cabinet councils had been held almost
daily in London. Lord Russell was pre-
sent.
Russia's reply to the invitation to the
Congress has been received. 1t asks for
the objects to be discussed.
La France says all the Continental Pow
ers except Austria have acceded to the call
for Congress-.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. A.-Flour scarce
Wheat very firm and generally l@2d high
er. Corn steady at 29s for mixed. Beet
unchanged. Pork dull. Bacon unchanged.
Lard more active and about Cd lower.
LATEsT.-Cotton closed buoyant and a
tritle lower. Breadstuffs firm and I'M
changed. Provisions quiet. Consols, TO,
money, 92s. American Securities firmer
Sugar still advancing.
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Involuntary servitude shall be permitted
only as punishment for crime.
SEC. 2. Congress shall have full power to
enforce the foregoing section of this article
by appropriate legislation.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-The Posts spe-
cal says: Mr.. Ashley will introduce into
congress an important bill, at an early
day, providing that the free States may re-
crult, to fill their quotas, in the rebel States,
onering such bounties as they may please.
1t is supposed that Mr.. Washburne. of
H., Will be Chairman of the Committee on
Commerce in the House, and Mr.. Schenck.
Chairman of the Military Committee.
The Floyd bonds case will come up in
the Court Of Claims to-day.
- Mr.. Fenton will probably be put Oh the
committee Of Waysand Means he desires.
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Fire in New.York Harbor.

Is, NEW YORK, Dec. l3.-Yesterday after
noon the canal boat Cora Campbell, load
ing hay at Bulkhead, between piers IS and
81, foot of Charles street, North river,
caught fire from sparks from the stove
pipe. The fire spread rapidly, and in a
until it reached Pier No. so, enveloping
about IS vessels in one sheet of flame. The
fremon worked well but were unable to
do more than stay the spreading of the
flames. The vessels on fire We're nearly
all totally destroyed. 7a -,
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The Aspects of the War-What
Next? ~.

The Army Of the Potomac has just per-
formed one of those evOlutions, for which
it is so Justly renowned. It has marched
forward and then marched back again. AS
gymnastic performance, it has been we'll
done, and as exercise is absolutely necessa-
nv to health, it is not to be regretted that
tina, the army has had an opportunity of
stretching its limbs and breathing the fresh
air. It has at last arrived at Brandy
Station" The frequency with which both
the rebel and Union armies dwell at this
station shows it to be a fashionable place OF
resort to military gentlemen. Wetrust the
name is rather metaphorical than real: 1t
craphs) that the grand march over the Ra-
pidan was made to prevent reinforcements
from Lee to Longstreet. Perhaps SO; but
there are some objections to that theory
Meade began his march on the 9th Fri
day. and the army Of Bragg had been de-
feated two days before, leaving. Grant at
liberty TO cut off Longstreet and reinforce
Burnside; besides which more than week
must elapse before any efficient reinforce
ments could reach Longstreet--bringing 1T
to the 4th Of observation-disclosures which time
the fate of the contest between Burnside
and Longstreet must bave been decided
Let the theory stand, however, till better
can be given. The facts seem to show that
Meade's army went on very well till 1t ran
against some Notifications, which not
liking to Storm, it turned back. But, the
question may be asked, why not go round
them? Why should man run against
fort, when there is room enough to go
round?
It seems that Meade's army crossed part
ly at, and partly above where Hooker ana;
that being across the river instead OF NOV
ing onward toward Richmond; it wheeled
to the right and formeda line OF battle across
the road from Frederick to Orange Court
House with the right resting on the Rapi-
dan; that between this line of battle and
Orange Court House, Lee with his army,
in his Notifications. 1t seems to me that
this nerformauce was exactly like what
have seen performed by a chicken-cock on
the farm, who by deploying his squadron
| from the barnyard in front of his rival at
at the chickenhouse, stops, flaps his wings,
and crows Tin his expressive language)
"Come on!' But his enemy will not come,
but crows in the intrenchments OF the
chickenhouse; whereupon the challenger
thinks enough has been done for his honor,
! and retreats on the barnyard. I hope no
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Gov. Pierpont's Message

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Legislature
of Virginia completed its organization to-
day at Alexandria.
Gov. Pierpont's message was delivered
to both Houses. 1t contains an argument
against secession, and another in favor OF
the emancipation of all the slaves in the
State, with a Recommendation that the
Legislature shall call a convention OF the
people to secure the alterations of the Con-
stitutiou to that end.
In answer to the assertion that major
ity of the people of the State were rebels,
he urges that felons and paupers have no
right to vote nor have rebels. They can
not deprive the loyal of their rights, if the
loyal can assert their rights; and he con-
tends no counties Of the State should here
after be allowed representation in the
State Government, until they are organl-
zed by the election Of officers by whom
taxes can be collected.
In his argument upon the slavery ques-
ton he saws the Presidents Proclamation
is imperative in the State, except in few
counties. Without an amendment to the
Constitution, foresee endless strife and
turmoil. All the state officers are sworn to
support the Constitution Of the United
States and also Of Virginia. The laws OF
the State as they now stand, recognise sla-
very. The officers will be called upon for
warrants to apprehend slaves and commit
them to Jail. The army of the United
States will interpose, aud thus a. conflict
will ensue and rebels glory in the strife
We must either decide to come into antag-
onism with the United States, or alter our
organic law on the subject.
The Governor says he has reliable infor-
nation from large portion Of the State
that as soon as the domestic violence is
suppressed, there viii be more than enough
Of ca pable men who have never bowed to
secession TO welcome and crrry on the gov
eminent of the State and that Of every
Comfy s.s i'
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THE FAMOUS TRIANGLE.-All the world
has heard much fthe famous Quadrilate-
raj in Northern Italy, in which "elbows OF
the "Mincio" played so important part.
Ever since the days of Transpadine and
Cispadine Gaul it has displayed most mag
icaf geometric qualities, refusing to come
under the rules and axioms which Euclid
and Legendre lay down for such figures
Nature made its sides diagonals when it
"clove the earth with rivers" and new
generations Of soldiers guard it according
to Natures organic laws. .I-s
But in that country of tumbling ridges
and serpentine streams around Chatta-
nooga, is famous triangle, made, indeed,
by art, but its lines and angles based upon
nature. We refer to the railroad triangle,
of which point just in front OF Chatta.
nOoga is at one angle, and Cleveland ana
Dalton occupies the other two. The coun-
try is broken up in all directions by the
East and West Chickamauga Creeks, and
the most northern tributaries OF the ZEN
nessee; by Lookout Mountain, Missionary
Ridge, Tunnel Hill and numerous other
colossal t,muH, and so these railroads
mark the principal routes OF commuulca-
ton, especially for large armies. me
East Tennessee ana virginia ai,roao
passes from Chattanooga to Cleveland, the
East Tennessee and Georgia from Chatta-
nooea to Dalton, while the distance from
Dalton to Cleveland, completing the trian-
Ole. is traversed by the Western and Attain
fic. Surprising the rebel depot OF supplies
tn he futher south at Atlanta, Dalton and
cleveland have both been very important
entyepots, and moreover gave to the rebels
a still uninterrupted communication from
Bragg to Longstreet, who invested Burn
side. Longstreet drew his supplies direct
ly from Cleveland, and thus the railroad
from that to Dalton was capital base OF
battle operations against Chattanooga as
nothing is stronger than its weakest
point, if our army pierced this battle line
at any point the whole must fall; Dalton
and Cleveland, now inter isolated, must be
abandoned; the rebel armies OF Bragg and
Long street, and of course, OF Lee, are
separated from each other, except by diff
ficult, tedious cricuitous routes, and the
rebellion is fairly cut in two. Its back
bone, we believe, was broken some time
since; this process will sever the integu-
ments, by which it only hangs together,
and then, unless it be endowed with poly
pus vitality, it must soon die.
When Bragg abandons Dalton, he cannot
stop short of Atlanta, where three railroads
unite to form by their junction, SO to speak,
the Western and Atlantic Railroad. This
is most important point indeed, but If he
had not grape enough to defend the re-
doubtable and famous triangle, "even q
little more" will not save Atlanta; and
after that comes 1.-The jumping of place. -
Army and Macy Journal.
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More About the chesapeake.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 9.-The U. S. Con-
sui at St. Johns, telegraphs that it is tho't
that the Chesapeake has proceeded to Hal
flax. We are indebted to the Consul for
all previous dispatches about her.
BosToN, Dec. 9.-The name of the COM
mander OF the pirate who took the Chesa
peake, is Henry Brainer. Lieut. Barr, one
of Morgan's men, is second in command.
They said they would attempt to run into
Wilmington.
NEW YORK, December 1O-The iden-
tity of the pirates who captured the
steamer Chesapeake, of this city, is
still unknown. 1t is believed that some of
them have come from Canada to Portland,
and there en barked on board for this port.
They knew all the facts, and were, there
fore, able to direct the operations Of the
persons who joined them. The steamer
Potomac, belonging to II. B. Cromwell Il
Co., owners Of the Chesapeake, will start
to-day in pursuit. The Government has
commissioned the Potomac, and she will
be armed and furnished with fighting
crew at the navy yard. ta
ST. JOHNS, n. B., Dec. 1O.-The Kpening
Globe gives the following concerning the
capture Of the Chesapeake: The scheme
was lnatured here by Confederate agents.
Meetings were held, and passage money
of the parties 10 make the seizure was paid
through to New York. They were prom
ised $500 each on the steamers being safely
taken into Wilmington. 1t was also ar
ranged that at store in New York each OF
the parties was to cali at different times for
a parcel containing revolvers, ammunition
and pair of hand cuffs.
It is believed that a cargo was shipped
by the Confederate agents, which was val.
liable to the South. and that it was arranged
she should beseized on this particular trip.
The Chesapeake did not coal here-she
called off the harbor and took on board
Capt. Parker, formerly of the Privateel
Retribution, who took command.
Latest-The Chesapeake is reported to be
near Cane Sable 81.
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Interest on Indiana Stocks.

est on indiana stocks 0 which the State
Agent, Auditor and Treasurer declined
paying because the Legislature failed to
make appropriations, will be paid after
the 10th inst, at Winston, Lauir Il Co.'s
Banking house, New York, Gov. Morton
having arranged with them to advance the
necessary funds, also for interest due Janu-
ary next, ..,..9..
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BURLINGTON WEEKLY HAWK.EYE

The House proceeded 10 the election Of
Chaplain. Eleven candidates were placed
in nomination. Before the result was an
nounced numerous gentlemen changed
their votes for the leading candidates,
namely: Right Rev. Bishop Hopkins, OF
Vermont, and the Rev. w. III. Charming,
of the Unitarian Church, Washington
Bishop Hopkins received IS votes and Mr..
Charming Sc. The other votes were scat.
tered among other candidates. Mr.. Cham
ming was declared elected.
The House adjourned till Monday.
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Morgan and his officers.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 1O.-The Journal has
advices, which it credits, that the rebel
Genl Morgan, was in Cumberland county.
Kentucky, on the morning of the 7th, in
company with five of his officers, proceed
ing towards Dixie.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02

the fact that tn ,ir prosperity is not only gone.
but even tneit business is giving way. driving
np. One OF their Confederate colonpls i'm
conversation with one Of my stan, said: You
are prospecting in the war--we are not. Your
business is going on as usual. You are max
ing money. But we see no chance OF irving
up the war, at least we cannot give it up so. -
Laughter.
And when see such manifestations OF ear
nestness in the cause and look on such votes as
you lately gave loud applause i feel as ii
,ve are not TO give it up so either. Laughter
and applause. Now. don't know what more
can say, because don't know that feel
more earnestly than you do in reference TO the
great interests at stake. But will say that
there is no hope for our children, no hope for
ourselves, but to maintain our government ex-
actly As it was-or if not as il was, the next
thing to it, or, if we can't have that, we will
have but one nation anyhow. Great ap-
plausc.
| have been where | could see and hear from
the enemy. My hearing what was 10 hear,
and seeing what was to be seen, has given me
opportunities for judging of the Southern con-
dtion that all have not possessed. l will tell
you one thing mole, and that in reference TO
the opinions OF those who think the war might
have been avoided, and that some peace might
have been procured before now, if we had tax
Ell a different course. But tell you that the
only way in which we can procure any peace
is by throttling the enemy of the South. IAp-
plause. Converse with rebel and he will
tell you frankly that he is sorry that the war
was begun. They will tell you, as iheir Gen.
Adams said, 81 notice that the extreme men
who brought on the war are not fighting its
battles. The planters and the people on the
border have only acted with reference to the
protection of their property. l see that the
best blood of the country is being shed in
war that the victims did not bring about" The
people deplore the war, bnt they are held by
the neck; the military power has got them
under its heel. You cannot, therefore, make
peace with them. The only way is to keep
tightening the cords around them, TO get them
SO broken that the conservative people of the
South ~can help themselves. This they will
not attempt until they throttle the military
power. Then they will turn TO the leaders
and say, 1--WE have had enough of this, and
will give IL up" Accordingly / see no hope
except in prudently and steadily crowding
upon them as we have been doing, and the
termination of the struggle at last will be in
accordance with the great interest of our coun-
try and the world. IApplause.l had hoped
that within year we could have accomplished
the reduction of the rebellion. / will saw i'm
conclusion that had we received the forces
eight weeks ago that we ought to have had
we would have broken the back of the rebel
lion before now.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02
MAGEE'S NEW PATENT
Brick and Portable Furnaces
-ADAPTED To-
BMiIIimgs of all Glasses aud Sizes:

The success of this justly celebrated Furnace, is
probably without parallel. No furnaces, in short
a time, and without newspaper putting or adyertis-
ing have ever been extensively introduced. and
so iavorably known. The Regulator, invented and
patented by MIR. Magec, the first applied to
Stove Furnace tor controlling the draft as TO
give desired degree OF heat, and hold it for
reasonable length of time. requiring replenshing but
seldom, and may be kept an entire season. These
Furnaces may be used with without the Extra
Radisting Pipes which are designed more particu-
larly for places requiring quick, powerful heat
After trial of four years, the inyehtor having add
ed such improvements as have suggested themselves.
Offers to builders and all interested
their Furnaces improved, in ten sizes; the No. 10
being the largest size Furnace made in the country
The Furnaces impart very mud and summer-like
heat.
Also for sale Cooking. office and Paror Stoves of
all kinds for wood or soa Cook Stoves for coal or
wood: Clipper, Boston and Maine, Connecticut Ne
yada, Green Mountain State. None Such, Our State
Triumph For wood Cottage Home. Harp, Ariel,
Republic and New England States. Also, Franklin.
Box and Cylinder.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02
House and Land For Sale,

49, Hous. No. l79, corner of Cumberland and
H::; Elm streets Lot about so by 100 feet. House
lEzssA may be examined at any time. For particu-
lars call at l66 Middle street, (up stairs or N. L.
Woodbury., or G. w, Woodbury., or
JOHN c. PROCTER, Lime Street.
Portland, Sept. l6, 1853. oc6 If
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02
THE MAGEE PARLOR
MAGEE's NEW PATENT
Elevated Double Oven Range

JTjthor trithoW Backs, trifh Hot Air Furnaces.
These Ranges have now been thoroughly tested,
and pronounced superior to any in the market
They are the only Ranges TO which Regulator has
been applied for controlling the DRAFT and reg
ulating the heat to the Ovens. BY an entirely new
arrangement we have slides to be used for plate
pie warmers. This Range Is heavier than any other
of smooth castings and beautiful design being orna
mented with bright finish; and the directions which
are simple cast the face of the Range always
before the eyes of the cook when using it, We say,
unhesitatingly. that II will do more work. with the
same amount of fuel than any other.
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For Sale.
FARM in Cape Elizabeth, about

FARM in Cape Elizabeth about
4 <MA-0 Al miles from Portland, containing
fN5EG about 10 acres, with two dwelling
asSEGfl houses, barn and out-buildings.-
HIsl1N14k<Ez1- Large proportion of fences stone
wall. A part the whole will be sold. Inquire of
CLEMENT JORDAN, ON the premises near South
Congregational meetinghou jy2l d2aw VIM
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02

I OTIS with large water front, suitable for ship
IL yards or other manufacturing business, within
one quarter of a mile of Portland line. and adjoining
the Grand Ttunk Railroad for sale to lease ON the
most favorable terms. Apply to
JAS. r. LUNT co, los Middle Street.
ncfk d4x
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02

NNHAMBERSin in the second story, over Store 9S
~ Middle strcet-MitchelPs Building. Possession
given Immediately. Inquire of
jan2tf A. T. DOLE.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02
For Sale.

49,, nearly new, one and half story House,
f.: pleasantly loc ited on Hill street. I well fn-
@i ished rooms, good well of water; a wood
-sAA~ she attached. Ths lot containing 1904 feet
OF land For particulars enquire of the subscriber,
or ALLEN HAINES, Esq, of Portland.
sepl2 dt ISAIAH NICkERI.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02
To Let.

E0UR OFFICES, single or in suites over Stores
Il Nos. I52 and 154 Exchange street, opposite the
international House. Apply on the premises to
oc2 diff r. s. HATCH.
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02

For Sale.
CPLENDID MILL PROPERTY in Manistee coun-
- ty, Michigan with first rate water power 10 foot
fall with 3sl0 of good pine timber contiguous
to the mill upon and adjacent to Portage Lake This
lake is four miles long, with average breadth OF
and one-h half miles. and never failing in its wa
ter. and forms the mill pond. at the outlet of which
is the mill The mill is in perfect repair and nearly
new, and capable of cutting from five TO six mil
lions of lumber annually. There is a railroad track
SIS feet long from the mill TO Lake Michigan.
large boarding house IS by i6 feet, store and dwell
ing house 22 by 45 feet good cottage dwelling
workshop, blacksmith shop and large barn. All the
buildings aud improvements in perfect order This
property belongs TO gentlemen who have retired
from business and will sell the same at low price
and ON liberal terms. II presents opportunity to
any practical man to improve his condition hnan-
cially. in very rapid way. Apply to JAMES &
SPRINGER Real Estate Agents, No. 13 Mctropol-
ian Block, Chicago, Ill. or WIN. COFFIN, Batavia,
Ill. aug29 2awsw
The Portland daily press., 1863-11-02

Real Estate for Sale or to Rent.
The arm formerly owned by John
AMAS Mountiort, lying in South Gray
containing 100 acres, 60 of 1t improv-
sS4N41A4k r ed. the remainder wood and timber
well fenced with stone wall Good
buildings and enough of them. Two hundred apple
trees in good condition. For particulars enquire Of
ELIAS M0UNTFORT, on the premises.
Also, the Brick Building in Portland, situated
Fore and Chatham streets. augl2 tfd& VS.