The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-01-09


seriously outraged because the Commits
sione-s told the truth about the authors Of
the New York riots of July last. 1t is not
surprising that the old villain felt hurt. ~
Gov. Seymour was himself, the principal
cause Of these riots. For all the murders.
arsons and other outrages there committed
he is responsible. 1t is not astonishing that
he don't like to be told OF his atroc;ous con-
duct, and that, at last, he removes these
officers who make an official record Of his
infamy. But the Governor will probably
be attended to. The Legislature assem- les
about these days. 1t is very different
sort Of one from the last. It will probably
have something to say about the conduct
Of this cowardly scamp, for his villainous
omplicity with the rioters. It ought to
impeach him. There is ground enough to
do it, and it ought to be done ut once.
"a. The Catholic Archbishop Of New
York is reported to have died on Saturday
morning last. We believe Archbishop
Hughes was quite an old man and that his
health had been precarious at least for the
bly, cause great regret among the people of
his own church, who have justly, regarded
him as one Of their very ablest men, among
the most eloquent Of their preachers. and
shrewdest and most enterprising OF their
bishops. Il Will not be an easy matter 10
fill the position he occupied with another
of equal capacity and fitness
GD- Congress assemblies again to-day
We trust that the members have had
enough OF holiday amuselnents and viii
now 60 to work and DO its business ener-
geticaily, thoroughly and faithfully. Ii is
about time il commenced. There is much
to be done. # they succeed in wisely
adapting measures and policies TO the ex-
listing wants Of the country, they will mer
it and they will receive the thanks and
honor of the whole people. If, OH the con-
trary, they waste their time in buuconbe
speeches, and silly efforts to further out
side private or political projects, they will
prove their unworthiness and challenge
the scOrn and derision OF the people now
and hereafter. We would he ga.d to see
the present Congress evince q true concep-
ton Of its duty and responsibility. 1t
would be too much to expect that every
member will do this. But the majority of
them ought to do it, and this much we
heartily pray for.
REcossTRucrroN.- print a copy Of a
Bill prepared by the Chairman OF the
Committee on Territories Of the House, in
tended to give legal effect to the Proclama-
ton of the President, and 10 Fl K the mode
by which it VII! operate. We do not sup
pose that this bill will be enacted as it now
stands. But it will probably form the ba
sis of the action of the House. and be the
theme Of debate. It will assist our read
ers to understand this action and discus
sion TO be acquainted with the bill on
which they will be based. With that view
we present it to our readers.
ED~ New York City is once more under
the rule of a Democratic Mayor, and, thanks
to the elegant and patriotic Horat;o Sey-
mour, its Police Commissioners are also of
the same stripe. The new Mayor is an un
tried man, and as he was elected in oppo-
sible that there may be some good in him.
For the sake OF the Country, and the decent
people who are compelled to reside there,
We hope he Will prove more patriotic and
efficient officer than we have any right to
expect. If he does, we shall rejoice III
rules in the Board O.. Aldermen, and I'M
dertakes TO follow the example OF the in
famous Fernando Wood, he will earn and
deserve q like ignominy.
The SToRM.-We hear that two stage
drivers il the employ of the Western Stage
Company were frozen TO death Friday last. |
One between Marshaltown and Des Moines |
and the other on some other route near the |
latter place. Another driver was nearly |
frozen 10 death. A lady was also frozen to
death III the stage beside hes husband be-
yond Des Moines.
B-The Iowa States,-ar is OFT ii favor
Of the establishment of an "independent
lCopperhead) Church., in this State. The
pious editor Of the Iy,dtes,r0,s feels the want
Of pure and uudeiled religion, which. he !
which are filled with s.green-
syed Abolitionists,'' and turned into ssbea- |
gardens by fanatical preachers. Should
The Statesman succeed in forming 4 Church |
It the Capital to it's mind we know where
i can secure tho preacher it is evidently
cooking for Deaa is the man.
~ The sleighing is now as good az it
san be. and We presume that everything
that can be transformed into 4 sliding ve-
hicle will now be promptly pressed into
service, either for hauling or the delights
of sleigh-ride. Tho jingle and the tingle
Of the bells will be constantly greeting us
50 long as the snow lasts, and We do not
doubt that our young friends Will enjoy it
hugely. We feel like limiting to them, how.
ever, that horses are not locomotives. They
do tire of fast driving, and, no matter how
cold it is, are apt 70 be kept up to their
speed beyond their capacity of endurance. |
A little caution is necessary. Enjoy the
ride "a Ynnch as Won please hut try tO ~ an. |