The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-10-01
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or North American, nom Liverpool the 18th
via Londonderry 10th il signaled. 80
Later.-The steamer North American
from Liverpool the 18th, passed this point
on-ropte to Quebec. She took the place Of
the steamship Davis, disabled.
The rebel loan In London declined three
per cent. on reception Of American advicee
The London Times says that never since
the war began has there been such q dis
play Of vig0r and energy on both sides.
Battle succeeds battle with frightf0l rapid
tty; the conflicts long and bloody aud the
victoftes trifing and undecisive.
The most important of the news relates
70 the Chicago Convention. Lincoln and
bis policy have received heavy check;
thai Convention choosing Mcclellan, the
man whom Lincoln endeavored to keep
down-the man most able to defend his
cause and arrest the ruin plainly tmpend-
Ing over the great republic. It will be OBJ
served that the Convention speaks of the
preservation Of ths Union as the principal
object, hut this declaration would have
had more weight 1.-THE Convention had
stated what course it would recommend in
case of Cancellation and compromise which
1t advises should wait In effecting, assured
there will be reconstruction Of the I'm
ion. ssFf al, ess ggs5s 81 ssss
The Star thinks the Federal successes at
Atlanta and Mobile viii powerfully slim
ulate the war feeling in the North. Inas-
much a. they have . bearing upon the
South it is possible that Southern leaders
need listen to compromise before their mil
itary strength is entirely broken. In this
view they would be reconciled to treat
with Mcclellan rather than Lincoln. But
the Northern people will see less cause for
cnange when Lincol0.s administration
brings success.
The Daily News says, that in presence
OF the great movements ia the field
the proceedings Of the Chicago Conven.
ton are of much less influence than other
wise might be. McClellan's platform is
to the Union, with an effort for its
pacific reestablishment. In point of 6deli-
~, the democrats cannot compare with the
republicans-while nothing could be weak
basis which the South has repeatedly de-
clared it will never, under any circumstan-
ces recognize.
s The Times and other London papers dis
cuas the American news received by the
Asia The Times says that never has there
been sach vigor displayed since the war
began. It comments on the Chicago Con-
vention, and thinks President Lfncoln's
policy has received s'heavy check by the
nomination Of McClellan.ss I'LL
The London Post thinks as Mcclellan has
been distinguished by moderation, If he is
Installed President, mi filtered BY pledges,
he would assent, to any. arrangement for
peace.
town 18th, passed here ON the 9th.
Tue Spanish Minister had resigned.
The London Times argues that the Chi
lcago Convention will lead to peace.
xLIyERPooL., Sept. A.--Cotton opened
drmer, but closed dat aud Irregular, with
slight decline.
IosDoN, Sept. AL onsuls closed at ss.,
for money. ssT 9AN Es ~
b American saoelks-Erie q; Ill. Central
43942i discount. s.. .s q IA.
. NEW YoRK, Sept. E.-The City Of Balt;-
more arrived $50 clock. go
The statement that Semms Was to have
Q new vessel 10 contradicted. *s s
The DAILY NeOs says the Federal sue
cesses reduces the proceedings of the Chi
canoe. The rebel loan declined three per
cent. The new rebel loan lately announced
is . bogus one.
English papers are generally discussing
propositions OF peace. Most Of them seem.
Ing to take the view that peace by an ar
mistice is highly probable.
The rebel loan decreased half per cent.
on the l4th. owing to the doubt thrown on
the fall OF Atlanta. sF@ a s
LIVERPOOL, Sept. H.-Cotton sales to-
day 1000 bales. Market irregular and IN.
changed. Breadstuffs quiet and steady.
Provisions duh. Bacon drm.
LONDON. Sept. I5.-Consuls closed 01@
So for money. American stocks-lllin0ts
Central 43@42 discount; Erie g. 80.
The rate Of discount CT the Bank Of Eng
land h unchanged. *1fh& s{s
Il 10 stated thae Denmark, encouraged BY
the Western Powers, refuses the cession Or
North Schleswig unless it 10 sanctioned by
the votes Of the people. 8
The fssignation Of the Spanish ministry
nhaa been accepted. sss9st afsg sssKs
& L&vERPooI. Sept, 1.-the cotton market
opened on Monday with 2 more steady
vention and other bearings towards peace.
have rendered the market very irregular,
and almost stopped business to-day. The
sales the last three days amount to 1900
bales, Of which 5000 were for speculation
ard ex port. The Manchester trade marx
.stis dull and lower, and the pressure. TO-
cell il increasing very little Very little
Bresdstuds-Richsrdson. Spence a Co.
Waks6sad, Nash q Co. and others re-
port d0ur very slow, and in some cases
easier. Western 1920; Ohio and extra 20
'623s. Wheat dull, and prices irregular
winter red s. "a. Corn declined 39s Cd.
Imported mixed 28s6d 02Ss Sd. gofl s :
ffOViSlO0o-bee1 0uu ana UnAltere0.l
Pork heavy. Lard drm but quiet-sales
Of old at 46s6d; new $50 4ss6d.
% LONDON, Sept. z-Breadstuff1 quiet for
all ARTICLES 81 Mondays prices, holders re.
sisting further decline.
The London Times continues sauguine
Id tho belief that the Chicago movement
will result In peace, and says: I'VE trust
the public will admit that they have not
been misguided by our comments on this
obstinate contest. The great fact which
We asserted from the frat II now placed be-
yond reach Of contradiction. Ne said the
North could never subdue the south, and
the North has now proclaimed the same
conclusions"
II also says the Chicago Convention pro-
fess to stand by the Union and % stout
" repuliate themselves, and we can very
we'll understand why the Democracy. at
Chicago shrink from hurting out the fact
that the South must 60 free. But on what
grounds or with what expectation Of sue.
cess could the Confederates now be asked
to yield what they have been fighting for
the very men who have been unable to
wrest Il from. It appears to be no more
probable that the Democracy could have
disguised their genuine policy than that