The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-21

ond 40 per cent. We doubt whether any
other district can make q more ecOnoDica
showing. This Is greatly below the ord
nary expense in assessing State and county
tax M. Pleasant Jossrs,ds.
The same paper announces the destruc
ton by fire Of the residence Of Mrs. Long
near knoxville, with nearly al is con
tents.
The Nuscatiae Joe1RGl states that while
Mr.. Henry Morrison was walking quietly
along the streets OF that city on Wednes'
day evening, he was Knocked down ano
beaten by brute named Duncan, who Wal
crazed with liquor.
Mrs. Ridgeway's house. il Leon, was en-
tered by burglars the other night. and eve
ry:h;ng in the eatable line stolen. She is
war-widow, rs we learn from the Nescs
and lie loss falls very heavily on her.
! The lnion says lie Cops Of Abba have
all turned hurrah war nen-tley say bully
for Shesmau-go j: GrGnt-I;lUnphan;
Shesidan-Etii National flag. Wlas 8
| change.
Tie RepaJi.cda says one hundred anu
sixty eight marriage Licences were ISSUED
in Marion county daring the past year
Also that young man OF Knoxville is dy-
ing to marry young lady ofthat pace but
the County Judge refuses TO gran. Kim The
proper License, and will give 30 explsna-
ton in the matter. Were We IN hat young
man 9 place, If we did no: break the said
Judges neck, it would Dc because The pas
time would afford Us no Pleasure.
Corporal Field, Co. 4. i.h Iowa cavalry,
was murdered by gUerril.as upon the oo-
oasior OF the capture OF the steamer Morn
ing Star, near Henderson, KY, about The
.u.h Of December last.
FoCSD DEAD.-A man was found Lead
yesterday morning on Village Creek, IN
the southern part Of this county. HIS wa
gon was found turned over and the team
standing by it. II was headed towards Of
tumwa. The wagon was loaded with dry
hides. No papers We're found on the per-
son OF the deceased, by which his name or
residence could be identified RI
Co@rtcr, l2th.
SUlcgpE.-A young lady named Spur
geon, living near 4 i.kviile, IN tbs .oanty,
committed suicide by shooting herself with
a revolver, on Sunday last. We are pc.
advised, At this writing. as 10 The eal,ses
which led to he Sad event, CT he par.;c
lars attending i..-jdla.
The Council R.uf,s NorpGreI says that
on Friday government: train which came
70 that place from Omaha fo- supplies
while recrossing the river the ice gave way,
and two Of the tesTs-l.riye.s, mules. wa
CONS, corn, and all went through. The men
were rescued and FIVE Of tie twelve mules,
but al the res. was lost.
AcCIDESTAr.-One day week before last,
Nr. George Craner q: this city, received
severe wound from the accidental discharge
of 3 shot gan which was placed IN the wa
gon before him with the barrel resting on
his arm. The muzz,e being suddenly ele-
the contents in his breast. We learn he IS
rapidly reooveriEg.--f.t.0 C,stoa. l....
It is probable that all the Branches OF The
State Bank OF Iowa VIII be converted into
National Banks as soon as the necessary
can be made. This would
doubtless be an advantageous movement
for these banks, and one that would &C
cord with the wishes OF the people. It Is
desirable that we have q uniform
system of banking throughout The country.
Herald.
MAIL RoBEERY.-We learned Yesterday
that boy was arrested at Charleston, il
this county, for robbing the mail sack. No
particulars GGte Cay, 18Th.
A man living near Boonsbo-o was killed
a few days since, by the carsiztrg Of !. wa
gon loaded with pork.
DR.. J. NJ. SKATER, the e:i.cert Secretary
Of The State Agricultural Society, COM
'nenced the composition Of bis Eepor. for
Issi Immediately after the Adjournment Of
The State Fair u Sen.en Der. Yesterday j.
was placed in o finished condition in the
hands CT the State Printer for publication.
The Doctor does'n: allow his .ite 20 be ia
.erspersed with idle moments. His Ee-
ports are celebrated for their Intelligence
and accuracy; and the beauty OF the matter |
g, he is never behind tine n the Irepara-
.lon or his official documents. BIS recent ,
reelection 20 the Secretaryship Of the State /
Society, is an evidence that his many yraces
81 head and heart are apprecisted.-.&a |
Register, AR.
CASUALTIES OF ls64.-Eelow we preser. /
n tabular form the casualties during the |
year by railroads, Steamboats, and exn,o- +
,ions IN the Northern States:
isailr'ds. Steanlb' u. E> pl's |
lanCary .,..,.....-.... Is
reoruary ....,.......; - rs
March Observation-Disclosures. IL II
AplU ............,...... i 20 /
way ........,........t.. ~ 20 /
CLc Observation-Disclosures. ~ II /
|uly ~..................1oa ls ~
August ..............~ :. y
81 7 50
october