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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

A DESPERATE vENrURE.-On the Ex-
press PR, sa train coming down from Gsvsia9d,
drafted men, who, having received their
money, were being sent to Tod Barracks.
Columbus, preparatory TO being placed in
service. When between Iberia and Mt.
Gilead, going at the most rspid express
speed. which. at that point, is decidedly
lightning-like, one Of the substitutes
crowded himself through the window. and
in that cramped position threw himself
from the train. The chances seemed .
thousand to one in favor of his Instant
death. Nevertheless when the train wae
stopped and search was made, IL was as
certained that he was in condition % crawl
away, no trace Of him being found.-C1,
COMMERCIAL.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28
Is The bTavest are the tender est:
The loving are the daring"

A CERTIFICATE OF Cha RACrER.-It must
have been c0nsOling to the famous arm OF
Laird, in Liverpool, to learn from the For
eign Secretary's speech in the House Of
Lords, that they are not TO be believed when
they give evidence. no matter how loudly
they protest. Earl Russell says they are
not SO innocent Of illegal transactions Of
the sort now charged to Them as to be cred
ible witnesses, and accepting their testimo-
ny az truthful, would have been 20 open
the road direct to war with the United
States. Quoting textually. his most en-
phatic words are: "They (the I.airds) haye
done everything in their power by fitting
ont ships, BY engaging in contracts for sup
plying vessels Of war to the other bellig-
Grant, to give the United States a jAst cause
Of Uar against this country" e
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

We learn that soldier Of the Greybeard
Regiment who visited the Circus On Non.
day night, was sccoeted by female who
Wished to 90 in and see the performance,
He took her in, and on his way 10 camp.
after the Circus was out, escorted her to-
wards her home. Just before the twain
reached the bridge, they were both arrested
by the police, not knowing what the charge
the soldier was told II be would Day ll6.
he would be let alone and would save him
self from trouble. Raaher Q curioos, decj-
sion we should think, without even The
form Of . charge or trial. We give the
facts - stated 70 us. Curious justice that.
davenport 0asette. hAl
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28
To the Soldiers Aid Societies or
uAEA.

Having been called to more important
position. and broader field of usefulness,
by the United States Christian Commits
sion-a position which believe it nv i'm
perative duty to accept, and which will de-
maud all my time and energies, / feel obi
ged 10 resign my position as State Sanitary
Agent.
have been connected with you for three
years, in your labors Of love for our brave
Iowa soldiers, and, with but one exception,
nothing unpleasant has occurred in all our
ny Of our relations.
You have labored long and we'll. knew
your good wOrks-your sacrifces-yOur
devotion to the cause of liberty and hu-
manity, and believe that through all
these long years Of War, and sacrifice, and
struggle, and danger, have shared large
y In your sy%pat THE and prayers; oord
Of love that cannot be broken. The Aid
Societies Of Iowa are enshrined deep In my
heart of hearts, aud shall ever bear with
me grateful remembrance OF their noble
deeds. And may I not hope "a go forth
to assume gravea duties, and weightier re-
sponsibility, that I will still be followed by
your sympathies and prayers.
10 becoming more and more fierce and
bloody-our brave soldiers are still In the
front ranks Of the army, bearing the flags
wrought bv YOUR hands, and cOnsecrated
by your prayers and your tears.
Follow our brave men by your generous
contributions, 40 that when they fall by
the way. pierced by bullets, or overcome
rounded BY the tokens Of your interest and
affection. iA -
I closed the eyes Of the first Iowa soldier
Who died in tho service of our country
Since that time have ministered to thou
sands, In camp, in hospitals, and on the
bloody battle field, as God has given me
opportunity. have witnessed their de-
votion 70 the cause Of their country-their
determined hefoism-their patient endu-
rance, and have shared some Of the hard
ships and dangers TO which they have
been exposed. They are my tricnds-we
have labored and suffered together, aud
the assurance Of their Astounding graft
tude, value more highly than wOuldth
wealth of our fair State.
Our relations can not be broken up. Iowa
soldiers must ever be more nearly allied to
me than the soldiers of any other State and
will share largely In my Efforts, and the
distribution OF the supplies Of the commits
sion with which am connected.
And now my daily prayer to God for you
shall be, that you may be blessed and pros
pered, and made to abound In good works,
and have abundant reward, both in the
life that now Is, and that which is to come
My address will hereafter be, ''St. Louis,
Mo-, care u. 8. Christian Commission"
Deeply grateful for all your kind mani
festations of interest, for your aid and SYM
pathy, and the noble manner you have sus-
tanned me, remain very truly, your friend
and obedient servant,
sas u a,he ANNIE WYrTENMYRR.
n MEMPHIS, TENN, May 4, 1854.
will remain connected with the Orphan
Asylum of the State. A. w.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

just below the line Of Spottsylvanio
county the Maatapony riv<r dividep int
four branches, each Of which takess1br IL
name . proportion. Of that Of The main
stream. Thus the most southern 10 called
the Mat, the next the ~, tie third tho 10.
and the most noIthsSly, the ny, An1When
pronounced with the accent on the lat svl-
liable, and the y sounded like All or
these names are "a be hereafter hfstorical.
for on their banks have been fought thS
greatest battle Of modern times, aud eaiu-
ed the most triumphant victory that haa
yet been achieved ny our gallant army.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

At the opening a. Gen. Grants militarv
career q Fort Dcnelson. he sent . proposf-
cessation Of hostilities after two davss firht.
ing. In these words: ~ pre- pose To- mnve
Immediately upon your works.n We no
had but few other propositions from hims
I'LL nov. when b. makes another. after sir
days Sighting ~ propose = asys he. ::se
nkns !, u ont on This line, II II takes M sum
oeol. but terribly deterhiaed. 's1S
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

We learn by I gentleinan Just arrived
rom Washington, that The boats going
down the Potomac with the rcinf6rced6 entS
for Gen. Grants army cheer every boat
that u bringing up the wounded. and that
the wounded on the decks Of the boats. w.
Ing on their backs, and turning on their
elbows, when able return tho cheers, wa
wing their bats - far % their strength win
permit All the wounded, our in}ormant
return TO renew the battle. saIlllsI
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

A powerful insurrection il spreading In
Tunis. Africa, on the Mediterranean. More
than 20 900 Bsdouins are reported TO be un.
der arms. A similar movement had bro
ken out In the French psssessions in Al
geria.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

A CnoWD OF CRIMBs.-Several months
since . quarrel arose between two neigh
bors residing near Jefersonvilie. TuolOmne
county, California, named Isaac Damn
and - AcAllister, relative to = water
priviledge. NcAllister WAS shot and kill
Cd. Considerable feeling was manifested
1t the time about the affair. Damn was in
dicted for murder, and at the trial his
young wife SAT with anxious countenance
BY his side. aud two beautiful children
chung olose to the unhappy father, whom
the lawsa stern decree might tear from thea
forever On the opposite side OF. the court
room, beside the prosecuting officers, Was
the brok en- hearted widow OF McAllister. in
deep, msarning habiliments. The scene
waY solemn. and impressive. Even the
Judge ON the bench lvok Cd more gravethan
saspal.r The trial was ably conducted. Col.
b. e. Moore, perhaps the most suceessful
criminal lawyer in the State; made An elo-
Qmei.s and powerful defense oftbe prisoner.
The Jury disagreed. Shortly atterWard
the widow, Of the murdered man became
insane. and committed suicide, leaving
two or three. children to the worlds cold
charities. Time rolled on. A couple Of
weeks ago Dann's trial came up again.
lie was acquitted. Now we learn that q
day or two after bic discharge Dann's
hou.e wac h,ed, in the night time. in ap-
par. ntly . dozen places. He awoke 10 6nd
his dwelling in flames. 6natching up Que
Of his children, be told bis wife to take the
OF her aud follow him. burned and bruis.
ed he got out. But that young mother and
her child persisted in the flames. 1t was
indeed y terrible a6air.-AHror0, Odii/oxmia
zimee. ~
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

sBArTLE-FIEID GossIP.-A moment be-
fore General 6edGwick was struck he re-
marked to eOme soldiers who, stood near
him and who evinced . very natural dis
position TO keep their heads out Of range Of
the rebel musketFy: "Don't duck, boys,
ONE dnck, they can't hit IN ELEPHANT. !,
When General Stuart was captpred be
declined 70 take the prO6ered hand Of
Hancock, it was against his principles. lsi
( He Also refused in very ungentbstnan-
" manner, TO partake Of refrsshmsnts of
fered to him by Union o1acer9,. an.
I General johnson Wa brought IL head
quarters. on the horse ofan orderly. When
drought into the presence q General
Meade the latter extending his hand to
). "How' am you, johnson - ..a3 ,i1 Il
:How do y9q DO. General Aeads'" VA
They then both shook hands and took
seats. General Grant then approached the
party. when General Meade said. "0ene-
raj johnson. this 10 General Grant," salu.
tations were exchanged and the party wer6
again seated. - 4slf
General Seth Williams waD next intro
duced to General johnson. The meeting
between these latter-n1med officers was
very cordial. During the time that john
SON remained at headquarters he constant
IL eyed General Grant, surveying tho
little giant from head to foot. ~
No doubt Of bis capture exists, for he 10
sittipe on q log near DIRE before mo at the
present moment, In conversation with
some of our Generals.
He il y stout, rugged looking man,
with sandy hair, moustxches, and apparent
~ about forty years Of age.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

.-Here 10 = touching incident OF the Virgin
~ battles: Ear down the plank read
where Hancock fought, beyond tho thick
eat rebel dead, lay q boy severely wound
ed, perhaps not less q soldier that he was
but boy. He had fallen the day before
when we were farthest advanced, and had
remained unmolested within the rebel
lines. They bad not removed him, and be
was alone with the dead when rode up.-
The poor fellow was crawling about gath
ering viOlets. kaint with loss Of blood. nm
able to stand, he could not resist the TEMPT
ing flowers, and had already made q beau
tiful b0quet. Having caused stretcher "a
be sent for, saw him takes mp tenaerly
and horne swsy wearing brave, sweet,
touching smilo.'
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

The number Of lnudlords, in France in
1851 was 7,846, 000 or about one fourth Of
the population. Tho land was divided into
ono hundred and twenty-six millions OF
small fields or tarnas. One half the owners
einpted from taxation. Six hundred thou
sand Of tho remainder did NOT average In
taxes paid by them more than one sou, or
about n cent PER head. Since 1851 these
subdiyisions ofproperty have increased.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

WHERE WAS THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
EsrABLIsHED3-Wes stated few days since
| that the first bank that opened sts doors for
business uuder the National Currency law
was the First National Bank Of Philadel-
pbia, which commenced operations on the
ter from the Cashier of the First National
Bank of Davenport, Iowa, In which ne
claims for that institution precedence, it
having been opened for business on the
18th day of June, 1853. just one day ahead
Of the Philadelphia First National. The
Cashier also states that a portion Of the
present stock holders Of the Davenport First
National actually filed the first application
for a bank with the Treasury Department,
Immediately after the passage of the law,
and before It had been printed in full, ma
king up their application from synopsis
of the law which was sent to the press ny
a5s d} the
regulations made by Mr.. McCulloch, tho
Comptroller, was afterward Withdrawn
and a new one filed, which placed the
Davenport Bank No. Is, when properly is
should have been No. 1. From this state
ment Of facts, it would seem clear that the
First National Bank of Davenport should
stand az No. L. Chicago Tribune.
The Logansport, Peoria and Burlington
sS1IAOoN NOA ulCIIy COII0 0UU O4O0W No
Railroad), having been purchased under
foreclosure Of mortgages BY Chas. L. Frost,
Edward Weston and III. G.. Marquand, was
reorganized on Friday in accordance with
the plan agreed upon in December, 1907
The name Of the new company under char
ter of the State of Illinois, 10 the Toledo,
Peoria and Warsaw Railway. The follow
ing are Directors for the ensuing year:
Charles L. Frost, Edward Weston, II. g.
Marquand, James w. Smith, and Zeno
Secor of New York, John b. Brown Of
Portland, and H. F. Clark Of Peoria. The
Directors have chosen the following ofi-
GERS: Charles Il. Frost, President; ID. w.
McWilliams, Secretary and Treasurer. A
committee was appointed to meet immedi-
ately similar committee on the part Of
the Toledo, Logansport and Burlington
Railway, and agree upon terms Of consol-
idation of the two roads. Efforts are also
being made to complete the building Of the
road from Peoria to Warsaw (opposite
keokuk), and thus to have . continuous
line under the control Of one COM
pany from Logansport ION Toledo and Wa
bash RailroadJ TO the Mississippi River
NJ Y. Tribune, 28d. ~
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

\ ANECDoTE OF GRANT, propose to
fight 1t out on this line If it takes all sum-
mer," was Grants dispatch the other day !;
whereupon the editor Of tho Lafayette,
Ind, J0arnal, referring TO Grants visit 10
that place on the beginning Of the war, is
reminded of the Generals remark 20 some
friends then and there: II have gone into
this war and intend to see it through, il I
remain = wagonmastfr."
All incident orcured during Thursday
morning, that illustrates the GOODNESS and
self passion Of the commander-in-chieffO of
The armies Of the United States. While
the heaviest artillery firing in the morning
was in progress, General Grant was stand
ing in company with General Meade. near
q fire, talking and endea voring to keep
themselves dry, when rebel shell struck
within q few feet of the twain. A dispo-
sition to move was manifested on the part
Of number of officers standing around,
when General Grant, looking slowly around
and fixing his eyes on the spot where the
compass, which being furnished, he exam
ined the course of the shell, found out the
location Of the battery, and it was not long
before shells were thick among the men
working said battery.-C6r. Philadelphia
Inquirer.
At . Lincoln meeting At Cooper Institute,
N. ", on Saturday evening, Hon. I. n.
hIuOlOe Vi AIISes 0eAN
"General Grant Il one Of those humble,
Glisinterested patriots with whom the audi
ence seldom come in contact. He was not
worth . cent over $4,000, and his little
plantation, Of which he thinks SO much, IL
only half paid for. That obscure man a1ae
suddenly been transformed into Hercu-
les, and is now leading the proud Army of
the Potomac In q manner which calls for
the admiration Of the civilized word. Loud
cheers.1 He il not lighting to make . for
tune but - q true and ardent patriot he
is working to suppress the rebellion and
save the country. [Applause.l He y q
mild - woman, ~ gentle ~ dove, and
does not look any moro dangerous than N
and maneuver hundreds Of thousands Of
troops in manner that excites the wonder
Of the world. ~" sfns
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28

have moved in mournful procession t1r0'
the streets, loaded down with their suffer
ing weight. Slowly and carefully the
wounded have been transported from the
landing 70 tho hospitals, awakening In
the breasts of the thousands Of specta-
tors Q sympathy that has often found
vent in something more substantial than
words. We venture to say that the wound
ed Of any army that ever existed never re-
ceivod such tender and unremitting atten-
ton % has been afforded our own after
their reception in this city. The oommodi-
ous and splendidly arranged hospit II.
which Government has spared nothing to
make perfect, have some Of them been
taxed to their utmost capacity yet, so far
AZ We have been able 10 discover, every
thing has been conducted with the utmost
system. and ali Of the sufferers have met
with prompt and faithful care. g
3 The great influx Of stapgers caused By
the terrible fighting Of the past fortnight
Of stranrers have made their way here,
crowdinR the hotels and 'throngin9 the
streetS. How easy We distinguish them
from the careless crowd, ~ they move AK
iouslv and inquiringly about, apparently
wishing and yet fearing to find the loved
object Of their search. Among others that
flock to the hospitals to search and care ior
the wounded are many who have been sent
here bv Nortbern, commodities for the es-
pecial purpose. They are, by their inc D
SAINT labors, doing much 9ood. Many
wounded man has taken heart as the sight
Of familiar face, and gained new courage
to bear up under his sufferings BY the mag
10 influence Of q cheerful, symPathizhg
word. The Government furnishes every
thing possible to alleviate the sul2srings Of
her wounded soldiers; but the kind 0fiioes
Of benevolence, the little attentions, the
cheerful words, 30 powerful for good to the
suffering. these, reader, are yours 70 afford;
and it is our duty to see to it that none OF
those who have barred their breasts to the
foo shall want for them.-Was&, OroaieIJ
Anu 4lek sN MFN-
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-06
PROFESSIONAL.
DECISIONS, BOUNTIEs,
RACR PAY, WAR CLAIMS,
AND CLAIMS FOR INDEMNITY
CLARK & GAYLORD,
AaSTssyS ard Oo1SlSsHsrS a Law,
SOLICITORS
FOR ALL KINDS OF MILITARY CLAIMS
Corner Tth and v streets, Room No. =,
WAIHINsTor, D. C.

This Firm, having thorough knowledge Of the
Pension Business, and being familiar with tho
practice In all the Departments Of Government,
believe that they can afford greater fAeilhes 70
prompt snd Iucsesglll accomplishment Of business
entrusted TO them than any other firm in WMhing-
ton They desire 70 secure such an amount OF TINS
business IS will enable them 10 execute the bust
the basis Of THEIR PAY CONTINGENT UPON
THEIR SUCCESS IN EACH CASE. For this pur-
dose they will secure the services OF Law Firms In
each prominent locality throughout the States
Al we necessary blank forms OF application and
evidence requisite printed pamphlet instructions,
and CrculErs IordiGtFbution in their vicinity, with
Assoc ateB' names inserted, and upon the due exc
cut au Of the papers and transmission OF the same
10 them by their looAlassooiAtes they will prompt
y perform the business here. ,,,
81 Their charges will be FIVE DOLLARS FOh
OFFICERS and FIVE DOLLARS FOR PRlVATES
for CsCA Pension or Bounty and Back Pay obtained
AMI tea per cent. on amount Of Claims TOT MlLI
TARI SUPPLIES, or CLAIMS FOR INDEMNITY
and Collection OF PRIZE MONEY.
p soldiers enlisted since the LIST Of March, 1851
"A Guy kind ofHerviee, Military VI Naval, whe are
Disabled by disease or wounds, are entitled TO Pen
sionI. An soldiers who serve for two years OIL
during the war, Bhould II sooner close will be en-
titled 10 sIOO Bounty.
BY law OF the last session OF Congress, all Sol
tlers discharged on account OF wounds received
The service since the Commencement OF the War
shall receive the Sl0O bounty and all revsnu
stGmpa heretofore required on soldiers application
papers are dispensed with, Widows Of soldier
who die or are killed are entitled TO Pensions an
the 500 Bounty, II there be no widow, then tn
minor children AM II no minor children, then tn
ihtAeF MOths!r SlatCr5, VI brothers are entitled
the 500 DOunty, and IN addition thereto, depenC
SEt mothers, uisfCrB or NrOtherB will be penGOnet
EDWARD CLARK,
WILLIS L. GAYLORD.
Ws.E!uHOa, .. C., 1888. mar s-iv
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-06

HEAN The WTTNESSESI
YorthleIH and pernieiouI articles are so oftep
bolltered up In the advertising columns of the
PreHa by fabricated letters that the propTietora OF
HOSTETTERS BlTTERS rarely give quotations
from their business correspondence, least the
GENUINE OPINIONS Of those who use and Hp-
pTeelRte GENUINE ARTICLE should be con
founded BY the unthinhing with tho FULSoME
RIGmAROLE put into the mouths OF MEN OF
STRAW by inscriptions empires and chArlatAnI,
Whose double object IL to SELL both their traah
and the PUBLIC,
Believing, however, that FACTS IMPORTANT
TO THE HEALTH AND COMFORT OF THE
PUBLIC, and which can be VERIFIED AT ANY
MOMENT by addressing the parties who Voueh for
them, ought not to he hid under bushe the under
signed publish below few communications of re-
cent date, 10 which they invite the attention OF
REQUEST all readers who may feel interested in
the subject to ADDRESS THE INDIVIDUALS
THEMSELVES, and ascertain the correctness Of
tho nAFticulArH,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-02-06

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Jan. IL, 1864.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
Department until the 10th day of February next,
At I2 o'clock noon, for furnishing WRAPPING
PAPER for the use of the Post OicIs In the United
states for one year from and after the 3lst day of
December last.
The said Paper to be delivered, free Of EXPENSE,
to the Department, at the Blank Agencies Of the
City, and Buffalo, N. Y.
The estimated quantity and the quality Si each
Agency for the year, are specified below,
District No. |, al WGshiRgi0n
$500 FeSms OF Wrapping Paper 90 by - iHchcs In
size, OF material and quality fully equal
TO that now In use Ia the Department, and
tn weigh not less than p pounds To the
ream, and each rcarn 10 contain - pci.crt
Disbid No =, at NetV Io,k car.
900 Teams OF Wrapping Paper, similar 10 that
described in the estimates for district No. /.
DHri,i No, ,, at BuBaiO, \, !.
lOpOog rGHms Of Wrapping Paper Bimll " 70 that
named for district No l.
The contract will he awarded to the lowest and
best bidder to be determined alter careful cN anu
nation Tor the purpose OF asccItsning which ia
will In it, practical results most lyAIingrous
to the Department.
Ifthc districts should be reconstructed, or in.
creased in number or any OF them discontinue,
the paper shall be delivered ut such place OF places
as the POatmABter General shall deBlgnate, ut pro
rata prices, And the Pos master General rCse YES
TO hin.se! the priv Iicgc Of increasing reducing
the quantity Ui the article required, II Il shall be
found necessary to do 50,
sample OF such Thper rs has been furnished
can be seen at either Of the above Hgenc,cs
BidderB will send sample Of the article they
propose to luInish with their bids.
Each bidder must furnish with his pruuOsals
guarantees of his ability to comply with his bid,
and a certificate rom his nearest Postmaster that
such guarant0fs are credible and reliable citizen,
must also accompany his proposals..
Two sufficient securities will be required to a
contract
Failures to furnish the article contracted for
pr mptiy, or the furnishing article inferior to
thSt contracted for, viii! he considered sufficient
cause for the fOrlei uTa of the contract,
BIDS not made In accordance with those pro. 20.
sails will not be considered
Proposals must be marked on the outside Of the
envelope with the name of the article proposed
the First Assistant Postmaster General, Washing
ton. NJ BLAIR,
jAnl2-wiW Postmaster General.