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Newspaper
Burlington Weekly Hawk
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1864
Page
1
A farmer essay urges readers to haul manure, clean fence corners, shelter plows, plow and sow early, roll wheat, plant shade trees and fruit, and improve homestead surroundings. It critiques rural status, promotes subscriptions to Hawk Eye, and ends with a tirade against a farm wife abuser.
A county tally shows Des Moines County enlisting 200 men since December 1 to date. The record outlines the subdistrict quotas and shortages by subdistrict, detailing enlistment progress for the county.
A letter from Sergeant D. H. Harper of Co. K, 2nd Iowa Cavalry, reports two wounded soldiers from the same county, William Fasbender and William Smith, both recovering. The column also notes arrests, local gossip, St Patrick’s Day events, a new boat launch, and criticism of tobacco use in Burlington with a reader letter urging abstinence.
The piece reviews Mr. Chase withdrawing his presidential name under Ohio Union pressure, notes his desire to aid the Union, criticizes circulars from Senator Pomeroy, and advocates backing Lincoln’s renomination if public sentiment stays in his favor. It also recounts General William F. Smith’s Civil War service and cites rebel Northern Democrat perspectives from Atlanta and Cincinnati newspapers.
April oil at 1.00 bbls with buyers option and firm terms. Beef and pork items show varied quotes including country mess 750 900, repacked meas 10 50 16 00, extra prime 16 17, lard dull and lower, bacon sides dull, cheese 15 18c, flour more active, wheat price 11, oil futures steady, government stocks firm with buoyant sentiment. Market open and close ranges indicate cautious demand and firmer notes in spots.
Prices for beeft cattle veal lambs and swine listed with quality grades and per pound figures. Demand weak with buyers unwilling to meet last week’s rates despite higher supply. Government agents scarce and total receipts tallied livestock and swine across multiple classes.
A correspondent argues against repealing the homestead law, noting its curb on non-resident land speculation, protection of schools and churches, and the spread of settlement in the West. The piece contrasts western needs with eastern capital and cites Daniel Drew and Lincoln nomination politics.
The piece notes a cold March week with rising rivers and open navigation toward La Crosse. Trade is quiet as merchants return from the East with modest grain receipts. Corn and oats prices hold while wheat softens. railroad freight remains high limiting flour shipping. Gold prices fluctuate causing market unease even as imports stay strong and exports fall.
In Mount Beauant on March 3 a ceremony was performed by Rev P P In galls. George W. Munrock of the 15th Regiment C V T married Miss Louisa Grizetta of Mt Plesant Iowa.
At Pilot Grove Hancock county March 9 1864 Mrs Saran G Wilder age 27 left a husband and three children. The deceased was amiable in domestic and social relations and died peacefully after choosing the good part. The family mourns her loss. Denmark Iowa March 12
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