The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-07-23

IkL1 HAWh-E1E II.
ON STATE.
Another AGED PATRIOT GoNE.-1Our cit
liens were shocked by the receipt on Mon
Memphis, Of Samuel E. BERGMAN, MEM
Der or the 37th (Gray Beard) regiment.
Mr.. Bereman has for many years occu-
pied an enviable position in society. Emil
nently an honest man, he had the respect
and esteem Of all: Always lover Of his
government, he was always found sustain
Ing the principles Of liberty. OF his sons
OF the latter have been In the army almost
from the first, two sons and ono son-in-;aw
having fallen in the service bolore him.
Three sons and one son-in-law, Col. A. II.
Bereman, now OF the 45th regiment, but
late Of the Regular Army, Capt. I. A. Bere-
man, LIST 1aka Cavalry, Capt. J. B. Ritner,
of the 18th Iowa. and william Bereman,
are still in the service. Notwithstanding
he had done % much for his country his
patriotism constrained him to do all he
could, 50 on the formation OF the S7th, he
was one Of the first to volunteer. His
health has been excellent during his SER
vice until few days before his death, when
he was attacked With the dysentery, 20 "a
tai at times, which soon prOstrated him.
Home Journal.
The printers of Davenport are on strike
for 20 cents per n. They get 80 now.
Rev. 6. F. Magoun has resigned the pas
toral charge Of the Congregational Church
At Lyons, and is preparing to take tour in
Europe.
WHEAT CRoP.-A farmer who is we'll
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us yesterday, that the wheat crop Of this
county will amount to about so per cent. Of
an average yield. That is as well as could
be expected in view Of the drought and the
ravages Of the chinch bug.-Skdte Register.
We have had superabundance Of rain
during the past week. The chinch bug has
been and is making fearful ravages. We
judge that about one-half, perhaps more, of
the spring wheat will not Sc cut at all. In
many places the bug is taking the corn. It
travels from field to field. It is said by
with smooth perpendicular side, will stop
its travels. It cannot climb the smooth,
steep side. Put on your rolling cutter,
plough az deep a. possible and try it,
Upton Advertiser.
The wheat crop in this county is being
harvested. Fall wheat has generally
turned out well. Spring wheat has been
damaged considerably BY the chinch bug,
but will probably yield from . half 70 :
two-third crop. There will be nearly full
crop Of oats. Corn ID tasseling out finely,
and will fully sustain its ancient reputa-
tion.-Afton Nation.
During the thunderstorm on Wednes-
day evening Of last week, two little chill
dren, twin sons Of Mr.. Galbraith, of Floyd,
who were less than three years old, were
discovered to be absent from the house.
Search was instituted, but the little ones
were not found until the next morning.
They had strayed of upon the prairie about
six miles, and whom discovered they were
lying upon > gopher mound. clasped in
each others arms fast asleep. No harm had
befallen them, but the anxious moeher was
nearly distracted until they were restored
to her.-CA0rles CITY lntelli1enceT.
The hogs in Boone county are dying OF
rapidly from mysterious diseass.
Thomas Wyatt, charged with horse
stealing in Fremont county, was arrested
. few days since in story county. He viii
be sent back to Fremont county for trial.
DESTROYED WHEAr.-In this county
many Of the farmers, probably = majority
Of them, are cutting their wheat for straw
and fodder purposes, the heads having
been entirely destroyed by the chinch bug.
Several farmers have told us that the bug
has also ruined . large portion Of their
oats. In three Of the counties adjoining
this the bug has, to great extent, render
ed whole fields Of wheat entirely worthless.
Dubuque Times.
CROPs.-Some wheat has been harvested
In this county, and so far, it II said to be
Mercer u new harvesting, and the winter
wheat it u thought will average IS bushels
to the acre. Il was drilled ina mode
adopted by our best wheat growers - the
surest for crop Of winter wheat. Corn 4
looking finely since our recent rains.--
Al6id Union.
PREsxxrArrox.-The 'smembers Of the
bar" presented valuable gold-headed
cane to Judge Isbell, Of this District, q
Marion. on Tuesday evening. The pre-
ton. Judge Isbell il veil deserving q ths
honor which has been conferred upon him.
Cedar Valley Times. F
Marriages L1cxxsxa-Upt to date, J. 81.
McClelland, County Judge, has issued 1Q]
marriage licenses since the first day Of Jan
lary last. In spite Of war, high prices,
and the solemn warnings which are found
IN the history Of Dobbs, people siN marry.
There IL something u hnmen natur' which
takes to matrimony with the facility Of =
alone.'' il = universal sentiment among
men; and we regret to say that It u uni
versaller " among the ladies. Beg pardon.
All We mean to say Il this Matrimony ID
authorized by the Divine Statute and BY
the Constitution Of Man." and VT don't
know any persons, except = few preverse
old bachelors and maids, who display the
with human and Divine laws. The world
is gravitating marriageward, and we can't
help it.-&atc Register.
ison. il I candidate for elector from this
Congressional District. A filter name for
the snhrages of the loyal Union men Of the
District cannot be presented to the conven-
ton. Van il we'll known - an earnes(
and efficient canvasser-he has by former
labors, earned right to . full class mem
ship in the loyal Union party-he has, we
H,nls~~y0 $780, ArEa~- 0~An<A a. ~~~1 49,