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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Negro soldiers
are to be paid the same wages, bounty and
clothing allowances as the white soldier,
in accordance with the last decision Of the
Attorney General.
There is ground for the runor assidious-
~ reported from here that the President
proposes TO send peace commissioners to
the rebels.
The rumor that an armistice has been or
is to be proposed are equally withoutfoun-
dalton.
Superintendent Whitley has communi-
Gated to the Indian Bureau some interest
ing facts relative to the Ute Indians, num-
bering about 1900 souls. These Indians
have . treaty with the United States, and
now give assurances Of their friendship for
the whites. TIL. is an important fact, con-
sidsring they are great warriors and occu-
py the mining portions Of Colorado:
impressed with the kind treat
ment they received.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
From the Front.

HEADQUARTERS Army OF TIE P0TO-
MAC, Aug. 23.-Early yesterday morning
the enemy disappeared from the front Of
the 5th and 9th Corps, on the Weldon
road, and the belief is that the attempt to
regain this important line of communica-
ton has been abandoned, and the enemy
attack in that direction. They may be,
however, preparing to make dash on our
lines in some other direction.
The roads are wet, making travelling diff
ficult. Several desertsrs lately came in.
Some Of them think the end Of the struggle
Is at hand, and they believe Petersburg to
be almost within our grasp, and viii be in
our possession at an early day.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
The Rehel Accomnt.

The Richmond Examiner of the ed ha
the following:
PETERSBURG, Aug. %, II a. NIT. Gen.
A. r. Hill commanded our forces In the
fight yesterday evening. War;: n was
strengthened by the 9th Corps. The ene-
my were driven about three-fourths of q
mile in front and back about two miles on
flank. Us prisoners, including nine COM
missioned officers, were captured. Night
ended the fight, which was very consid-
cradle affair. The fight has not been re-
sumed.
Thus far the enemy still holds possession
Of the Weldon Railroad.
Our losses are not heavy. Gen. Clingman
Was wounded and Major Lawson killed.
not ascertained. The Yankee General
Crawford was killed.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Baltimore Specials.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 25.-The American has
richmond papers of the 10Th. They claim
70 nave captured 2,7OO in the assault thew
mace On our forces on the Weldon Rail-
ROAD on Friday. but seem to deplcre the
loss OF the Railroad very much.
me only items OF news from Mobile are
the following under date OF l7sh:
iorce OF the enemy from Pensacola, es-
uniatea at 1900, crossed the Perdido river
Bay.
A heavy Yankee force is in North Mis-
sSifssippi. whose destination is supposed TO
~ lie.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Latest from the Upper Potom.e

4
BALTIMORE, Aug. 26, 1890 q. gm.-The
American has received tonight the follow
ing special dispatch:
hARPRn's FERRY, Aug. pa recon-
noissance was made this morning by q
large force ofcavalry under the command
Of Gen. Tarball. which resulted in obtain.
ing very important Information with res
pect 70 the enemy's movements. From
the information received it appears that a
considerable portion of the enemy's forces
let camp at Charlestown this q. M. ut day.
light, and marched In the direction Of Hall
town. Our cavalry struck their line of
sA.rmasners about mile beyond Martins
ourg. aud after q brilliant charge, sue
prisoners.
During the skirmish we lost a few killed
ana wounded, all of whom we brought off
the field.
~ AZ J. the time Of writing this dispatch hea-
Sy nr,ng ID going on in the direction of
Stepardstown.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
From, Fortress DIonroe-

FORTRESS MONROE. Aug, ga ta,o.
graph cable OF English make arrived here
peaks Bay from Fort Monroe tn Chars..
stone. The old cable has besn useless o.,
several weeks. 0Ao'S iof
he mail steamer John Brooks frnm ry;,u
fosnt arrived at p. m All is oniat ~.
even even the usual firing by the sharn,hoo,a, S'
me enemy have evides.iy given mn thsi,
purpose !" sttake the position 80 s;ronylv
ieia oy onr 1t Uiuy, which is rerrese,t.
chr f-rces. '" Wy
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
An EnElish Murderer Cought-
Gold.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Muller, the Eng
lish railroad murderer, was arrested on
the ship Victoria last night, and this morn
ing brought to the police headquarters. In
his trunk the watch and hat Of the MUIR
dered man were found. He strongly pro-
the jeweler and the London cabman.
Gold is rather stronger than yesterday.
There is strong interest in the gold room,
and the price tends upwards. Sales this
morning not large. The fluctuations have
been from 254A to 2554.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

CArno, Aug. 8.-Memphis advices Of I'D
say seventy Illinois cavalry returned from
Ito pursuit of Forrest. At last account,
Monday, the rebels had crossed Ooldwater
the direction Of Pamela, grumbling over
the failure Of their expedition. They ex-
peoted to create diversion of Gen. Smiths
ex petition. Forrest told our officers un-
under dag of truce, that on Sunday Gen.
Grierson occupied Oxford, Miss.
Steamer brings New Orleans dates to the
18th, and the following summary of news
Admiral Farragut made y reconnaissance
on the i4th to Instructions near Mobile, he
found the Nashville sunk across the chan
mel, making access to the city impossible
until she is removed. The gunbdAt Nor
gan came down and cann0aaded our ves-
sells from safe distance.
There are still two iron clad rams and
several plated batteries near the city.
Our batteries will open on Fl. Morgan in
. few days.
Fsrragut has issued congratulatory
order returning thanks to the officers and
crews Of the vessels of the deet for their
gallant conduct during the engagement Of
the 9th, aud for noble and implicit conf
dence reposed in their leader.
Two hundred rebel prisoners taken at
Fl. Gaines have petitioned to be allowed to
take the oath of allegiance.
Gen Candy authorized Col. Dwight, our
commissioner Of exchange, to waive just
claims on the government and effect the
immediate release of our men now prison
ers. Some $500 are now in camp at Fort
Texas.
The officers of the steamer Rob Row
which was reported captured and destroy
ed by guerrillas, have Arrived at New Or
leans. They report the steamer safe but
aground, below Monroe, Wachitta river.
Fair enquiry in n. 0. cotton market at
81 90 for low middling. Flour declined.
Small lots sugar offered at 22sc for fair;
M@25lc fully fair; 25-24c prime.
Cairo papers say nine guerrillas and
rebel spies were shot by the military au-
thurities at Paducah yesterday and day be-
fore
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From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23.-The three
Judges OF the Supreme Court Of Nevada
Territory have resign led after being charged
with corruption by the press, and petition
ed by nearly 1900 voters to vacate the
bench.
Light rains are falling in this city and
elsewhere in California. A remarkable
circumstance at this season.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
From Havana.

NEW YORK, Aug, 25.-The steamer Lib
erty from Havana, the Goth, arrived.
Importing Cochin Chinese into Cuba has
been granted.
A meeting was held In Havana to petit
ton the Crown for representation in Cor
ter.
Blockade runners Dembing and susanna
are ut Havana.
Business dull.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
From st. Louis.

ST. Louis, Aug. 25.-The Democrat Of
this morning publishes AN address to the
Order of American knights, dated De-
cember, 1883, vouched for by Green b
Smith, Grand Secretary OF the Order in
Missouri, in examination before the Pro-
vost Marshal. Sanderson, as the produce
ton Of p c Wright, the Supreme COM
mander of the Northern section, and who
organized the Order in this State.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Rumof1.

NEW YORK, Aug. M-230 r. NJ Rumors
are current here, and credited In the best
financial circles, that the Government has
decided to send Eve Commissioners, con-
sisting Of two Republicans and three Dem
Commission is on it's way to Richmond
This rumor is said to have . sensible ef-
feet on the gold market, causing q decline
of some four per cent.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
BURLINGTON WEEKLY HAWK-EYE.


HARRIsDURo,, Aug. 2A-Tbe called ses-
sion Of the Pennsylvania Legislature ad-
journed this morning to meet again on the
18th inst
In the House o resolution was offered
calling on President Lincoln to remove
Secretary Stanton from the War Depart
ment for inefiiciency. This resolution was
referred to the Committee on Federal re-
lAtiOns.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

CINCINNATI, Aug. 24.-Gov. Brough has
issued proclamation to persons in Ohio
who are preparing to resist the draft,
warning them to desist from such purpose.
Fernando Wood in q speech at Dayton
last night asserted that Peace men and q
Peace platform would be nominated at
Chicago, and that the Convention would
be harmonious.
The Gasette's Chattanooga correspond
ent says that neither Gen, Stedman nor
Col. Straight were injured at Dalton; both
are doing well.
WAsHrNoToS, Aug. 24.-Advices to-day
from the Army Of the Potomac state that
Gen. Warren is missing.
We made a reconnaissance yesterday to-
wards Petersburg and aScertained that the
rebels had fallen back to their works at
that place, thus abandoning the Weldon
railroad 10 its fate. An expedition sent
and destroyed the bridges to the extent Of
- OK 40 miles.
LArEH.-Our forces have advanced on
the Weldon railroad to within two miles of
Petersburg without opposition. The rebels
have retired within their earthworks, and
no longer dispute the possession of the
Warren's respects. Indeed, /: is rumored
this morning that a cavalry dash into that
direction has already been made.
News received here to-day from Sher-
mans department Is exceedingly satisfac.
tory. His plans to- the reduction Of At
lania are said to be working to the best
advantage. and there is abundant evidence
of considerable degree Of Generalization
amongthe rebel troops.
It is asserted here this morning with
| a considerable degree of positivaness that
Hooker will be Immediately put in the
| field with an important command. Gov
ernment dispatches were forwarded to him
TO-DAY.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Ben Loan Nominated.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Aug. 25.-Ben. +. Loan
was nominated by reclamation for re.elec-
tiou for Congress from the 7th District, by
the Radical Convention.
The resolutions endorse the Baltimore
nominees and Radical State ticket
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Died.

New HAVEN, Aug. 25.-Byron Knight,
an eminent physician, and for years Pro-
fessor of Yale College. expired ut his resi-
dence i'll this city this evening. aged IS
years.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
Gold.

NEW YORK, Aug. N.-Gold opened at
e 81 afterward selling at = S., and closed
dull at 81 55f.
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Government Securities.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The subscrip-
tons to the 7-3O loan to-day amount to
sass, 600 and to the 1910 loan 10 1856, 40.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
From the Upper Potomac.

BALTIMORE, Aug. N.-Reports have been
received here via North Central Railroad,
that the rebels have crossed the river. The
reports need confirmation. Nothing di-
rect from the Upper Potomac.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

The patriotic devote themselves to their
country; the yenal devote themselves to-
themselves.
The patriotic serve the war for their
country; tho yenal make the TAR for their
country serve them.
The patriotic spend themselves without
reserve for their country; the venal "latten
ON their eountry's ruin"
To which class DO you belong?
a communication printed in the New
YORK Post, respecting private insane asy.
iahs, - ass-actiag COCA deal of attention.
The writer charges that some Of then, are
mere prison houses, in which a man incar-
ceratea ais daughter or vie nhel he pre-
fers to Rave her out OF his wav, or daugh.-
ers inprison their aged mother il order 70
enjoy the larger part of her in3ono.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27

FORESTS late raid: The rebel General
Forrest captured the city of Memphis OF
SUNDAY morning at o'clock, and held the
posision for two hours, when he was driven
OUT ~ our troops. The rebels robbed the
principal hotels and boarding houses, cap
zen. darmer's stats, some thirty COM
nlssIoned officers, and about $50 men.
Zen: WsAh6urn escaped to the fort in
Inc rebels were 1900 strong, while our
toIcs oa anclnding militia, were only be-
tween ooO and 800 strong.
Inc commercials Washington special
says: Intelligence from Gen. Warren's
corps represents that the cavalry are rap
idly destroying the rails and 6r;dyaa hc.
tween petersburg and Weldon.
zen. warren Is 30 strongly entrenched
tnat ne csnnot be dislodged, and is making
. demonstration on the Petersburg an5
Lynchburg railroad. "A>-
The Worlds special, in the field before
Petersburg the I'D, says: Warren pushetl
. reconnaissance toward Petershuru 1885,
day and found that the enemy had ratrset-
ed from his Immediate front. TakinC nd
vantage of this Warren advanced his lines
much nearer tho city than our left had vet
been. Tho rebels have probably falion
back to their regular line of works or thew
may be maneuvering for flank attack.
Large numbers Of deserters have come in
and say Lee has expressed his determtna.
ton to retake that railroad If it costs every
man he has. Many rebel officers, in the
hospitals, cOrroberate the story that there
are but six days rations in Petersburg,
and when these are exhausted, supplies
brought from Riohmond will be brought
into requesttion, providing tho Danvllie
Road proves insufficient for the Transport
tarion OF supplies from the Southern Dis
tricis.
me HeraiFs Washington dispatch OF
tho 24ih SAYS: Matters ~ Atlanta are un-
cha.osa. Ihe afiny Is c.2oass-;. II ad:acc-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-04-06
VARIOUS ITEMS.

The Washington q. c. Journal says that
out of the recent party Of Yankee prisoners
in transit from Richmond to Americas, Ga, two
froze to death in the cars between Weldon and
Raleigh, twelve were 80 severely frozen that
hey had to be left in the hospital at Rdeish,
and thirty two escaped from one of the box cars
bet ~een Branchville and Augusta"
The numerous submarine telegraph cables on
at work il Europe are in the aggregate up*ald-
of 5000 miles long. These cables rauge from
tour to l 500 miles each in length, and they are
Junk in water varying from 90 to 9,4Oo feet in
depth.
A furrier, wishing to inform the public that he
would make up furs in fashionable manner out
Of old iurs which ladies have At home, appended
the following in his advertisement: "N. b
Capes, victorines, &c, made up for ladies in fash
lonable styles out or their own skins"
The wife of Gen. G. T. Beauregard died in
New Orleans on the evening of the "a inst, aud
was buried on the 4th Her funeral was the lar
gest ever seen in New Orleans Over 6, 900 per
sons attended, and the sortege was over one mile
in length.
The once-honored Wing name Of George D.
Prentice is appended 70 a call for State Con-
vention in Kentucky. for the appointment Of
delegate to the Democratic National Conven-
ton. How are the mighty fallen -
prominent citizen of Milwaukee, who Is
contemplating journey to Idaho the present
spring has shown US a private letter from Hon
VIM. II. Wallace, the delegate to Congress from
that territory, dated at Washington on the lst
instant. Mr.. Wallace states that the prospects
in Idaho are what might reasonably be expected
in new and rich territory, where the placers
aud quartz mines yield abundauily as there. /
lie Saws the placers are sufficient n extent and
durability to furnish remunerative employment
10 thousands Of persons for many years to come. /
The climate is What the latitude would indicate /
in the valleys mild aud pleasant in the noun 4
tains, generally cold. The number of iuhsbit-
ants returned by the Federal Marshal last fall I
vas 50 600. In many portions of the territory, 4
there i plenty Of good timber for all purposes 4
Virginia City Is on one of the tributaries Of the /
Upper Missouri and some two hundred miles
from Fort Hall Mi'caukee Mems. March /.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-04-06

The Inauguration of Gov Hahn. Of louisiana.
was a grand affair. New Orleans paper
describes the music thus:
When the prayer had been offered, Hail
Columbia was performed in the following man
ncr. First verse. full band five hundred per
formers; Sd verse, full band and grand chorus
OF the ten thousand public school children
present; Sd verse. full hand grand chorus 10y
he children. aud chime OF all the bells in
the city; 4th verse, grand chorus. the Ginning
OF the bells. and a great gun accompanied by
ifty pieces OF artillery. 1t i certainly ticult
to give the slightest idea OF the magnificent
eject of this climacieric rendition of our
grandest national air Too much praise can
no be bestowed on Mr.. Gilmore. the leader OF
the band. who rang the bells and fired the ar
ullery ny means of Geographic wires that cen
tered GA th. table before him Not a mistake
was made-the united voices sounded as one
vast shout. Not bell struck in the wrong
time not piece OF artillery was out OF place.
1t was = magnificent musical demonstration.
aud such a. had never been equaled until done
20 by the subsequent pieces that closed the
ceremonies OF this remarkable day. 1t was
s0me time before the delighted and astOnshed
audience could control their feelings aud when
silence was apparently restored. there would
break ont in some parts of the vast assemblage
Involuntary shouts Of applause. which would
be echoed back again. TO be- still again taken
up bv the children. who cheered. waved their
handkeTchieis and little flags. until they seemed
up to the sides Of the amphitheater. like a lot
Of gigantic butterflies waving their gsudy
wings to the ever joyous voices -
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-04-06
4 Horrible SANDER.

The following is from the New Hampshire
Patriot, a copperhcad Democrat paper:
Private advices from Port Royal say the
female abolitioniSts who went to Port Royal
to teach the little nggers how to read and
pray have been obliged within tn past few
mouihs. TO open nurseries Of their own. An
~s''s-~ '"to~r-.a rcoontiy that no Irre thon
sixty four spinstcrs had contributed to the
p 'pulatiOn in and about Port Royal Harbor
The information furnished us BY the officer
concerning the siNty-iour mulatioes has been
confirmed by the testimony Of the Rev Lib
eriy Billings Lieut. Colonel of the lst South
Carolina regiment. who is here in consequence
of i'll health. He says it is sad TRUTH
We reluctantly copy this paragraph in order
to pronounce it a ialsehoOd. and TO say that il
If 50 absurd aud 50 wicked that neither the
ofiicer-if any such there be-who first coined
the lie, nor the Rev. Liberty Billings Who is
sad 10 have confirmed it. nor the Patriot
which first printed ii. nor any one of the many
copperhead papers which have largely circula
ttd 1t. M any one blind It negro hater who
has read it. can possibly have believed it to be
auythlns bnt an Infamous SANDER without a
shadow Of foundation or excuse.-N Y Trlb
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-04-06
\ New Excitement.

A new excitement is gaining ground among
tie people OF the Upper Peninsula, founded or
alleged discoveries of rich gOld-bearing rock In
addition 10 the ASSAYS made during the winter
in New York aud Philadelphia tests have recent
u been made by parties at Portage Lake, Of
specimens brought in by Indians from their trap
ping grounds in the ueighborhOod OF the Huron
Mountains, proving the existence OF a large pro-
portion Of gold-iu some instances, it is SAID, a.
large as S6O0 TO the ton Of rock. Ths, OF course.
produces quite senestiOn AID all the land in
the region OF country round about the supposed
surierous hills and streams, l. 10 great demand.
- Lake Superior N-,os
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-04-06
~ An editor of religious paper having ba

"a An editor Of religious paper having had
some conversation on the cars wiki Gen. Grant
notes his peculiarites. and saws
" The Generals face is not unpreposses.ng
his spirit is genial, and his conversation is indie
alive of a we'll balanced. determined and vigor
Gus but calm mind. Having heard that he was
Incorporate, were a little surprised, and not
little graiihed, to no marks whatever OF
dissolutc habits upon him. We have, however.
pretty good evidence that he has been foolish
enough al times 70 indulge in sprees, and that
he is easily overcome on such OccasiOns-a good
evidence that he il Lot an hAoitual driuker, and
a good waning, which We trust will save him 10
future from such udscretiOns Now that a great
country crowus him with her highest hOuor-,
aud intru-is him With her greatest commands. be-
will surely commit 10 act unworthy o. the ob-er-
vstion Of the world or importing his SUCCESS --
He hss been educated rehgiousy and has, We
doubt not Just views of the fundamental princi
pies OF the gospel, and profound re-pect for re-
heious institutions"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-04-06
A speech of,he Vice President.

Vice President Hamlin made speech a. tue
OF 8 political club in Philadelphia
on Friday last in which be said
e. know that we have in almos; every CON-
munitg a cla-s Of men who tell u that We
must have the COnsi tution a. 10 l. and the
Union a. il waS' You and | know that thar
cannot be (Applause.) That declaration
carries with il the idea that you are 10 receive
back the men whose hands are rocking with
The blood Of your fathers and brothers. and
sons Ii carries with il tbe idea that you are
10 re-estsllsh the status Of slavery. IL pre-
supposes that you are again 10 take into your
confidence tie men who brought about THIS
bloody war. Il cannot be After all that has
neeu ,pcut Of treasure ald blood. II W are
10 incitc another war by bringing back on
terms OF equality the men who brought II
aroat. We must hold thar party who would
avOr thar pr Jet 10 strict accountability.
Tue { d- OF euanci patton i not 10 b. rolled
hack but rolled on. We are not 10 close Thu
war until the cause OF il Is removed (Long
applause.D Ii l. not 10 be left 10 again cor
rupt the public heart. Ne are 70 stand upou
a higher civilzAt on even than that transmitted
10 u from our fathers We are 10 plant Thu
government on a basis of equality OF freedom
which will insure its perpeiuity. The progress
toward that end : rapid and sure. No man
Can tell when this rebellion will be conquered.
but We do sc tue beginning OF tue end. 10 l.
ia roWing down. But Two elements have mp
held il. and they are tat fading away. Tie
hope OF a division al the North. has been one
OF tbe great causes that has buoy-d them up
h. NOrlh il united for all practical purposes
Loud applause.l 1t Is united 10 prosecute
this war 10 the end. One other cause has sim
uat,d this wicked rebellion. and that is that
m resources OF the Government would not be
contributed. And uow when the south see-
is failure ia this respect, the rebellion must
and will COLLAPSE