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posals to be acted upon by the City Coun.
Gil. Monday. July 9th.
The Committee on Claims reported in
favor Of The payment Of The bill Of L T.
IL Houghton OF 5000. fer assessing the
city for the present year. W hich repof,
was accepted, and the bill allowed
The petition Of Fl w. Sample and
0 hers to haze he alley through block
NO. ~ or ded, was received, and laid
upon the liable till next meeting.
The petition of Samuel Morley and
others, asking the Council to lay out an
alley through block i55, was received,
and referred 10 The City Engineer to pro-
coed with the same. as directed by Ordi.
nance No. AZ
The petition Of George G. Anderson
and others, asking the Council 10 take
measures TO have The curb stones set, and
graded and paved on both side. Of Second
street, frCm johnson 10 Exchange street !:
also - have the said stree, McAdamzed,
from johnson ~ the souiherly side OF Elk
change. was received, aud the follow ing
resolutions adopted:
Resolved. That the owners OF lots six
go and seven n in block number four
teen. l4) and of lot twelve (l2) in
block number twenty five, (25) be order
ed 10 have the curb stones set, and the
side walk graded and paved by the first
day OF August next, the same 10 he done
in accordance with the Ordinances Of the
city.
Resolved, That tie City Engineer be d.
iecsed to advertise for ten days by printed
handbiils. fer proposals for the gultering,
trimming and the Matchmaking OF Secand
street, from Johnson 10 south side OF Ex
change. The gathering to be done by lie
hrst day OF September next, and TO be paid
Tor IN cash or city warrants. at the option
Of the city. The McAdamizIng and ne
cesssty trimming 70 be completed by the
FIRST day Of October next, and to be pail
for by the city of Keokuk. when the spe-
ciai tax upon tots for said McAdamiz ng
shall be collected-the city guarantyiny
the collection thereof. Sid proposals TO
De acted upon by the Council, Monday.
Oh day Of July next.
A communication from H. w. Sam lie, a
ms mber If the Executive Committee OF the
Wab sh and Mis- is4 ppi Rs road, was r, {
celyed, deb ted aud tue following. resolu-
n adopted, viz
Resolved. That the Representative 0!
City In The Execu,i.e Committee Of the
Wabash and M sisippi Railroad be and
hereby Is instructed To act in said Commit.
tee with the assurance tn the subsciip
ton OF the City ot Keokuk for 500, OoO
vii be carried OUT in good f4nh, ami the
bonds issued as NAV be required to build
tie Western Division of SAID ROAD.
The following bills were allowed. viz,
John " tllismson, police expenses - &C
ueo, higgins. +" l 0C
Al I Ian hon, {" os
A. Edwin. II spi'al expenses, Sl4 Sc
] ;. Msrin. /"
harp q Neif. desk for Ktc 3rdsrs
Office. 45 0C
Conocii adj 'urncd TO Monday, July Cd
al o'clock, Il. NJ
B. S MERRrAM.
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COUNCIL hooM, !
June Is. l85,5. (


June IS. 1855.
Council met in pursuance Of the ad.
tiournment.
Present, the Mayor and Alderme n
'Dyidgmsn. Fulton. Haines, Newton, Pat.
tsyson and Timberman.
The Committee on Claims, to whom
VA referred the bill of L. ]. Zwar. re-
ported. which report was received and
laid upon the table. to be taken up and
acted upon the next meeting Of the Coun-
oil.
The Committee on Judiciary, 10 whom
was referred the petition Of II. Kennedy
nd others fer an alley through Fsye,,s
square, reported = that rs Ordinance No.
l5 declares said square TO be public prop
sny, therefore they recommend the adop
ZION Of the following resolution. viz:
Resolved, That the May or be instructed
10 take such immediate action as may be
necessary 10 ascertain and determine the
legal ownership OF Fayette, Arch and
Chatham squares. Said report was &C
bepted and the resolution adopted.
Ths petition Of William Leslie and %
bshsrs, asking the Council to amend the
Ordnance establishing wood, hay and
eoal stands. was received and referred 10
10 Committee on Judiciary.
The ps ti,ion of G.. +. Conn and others
. have the alley through block SO graded
md paved was l. ken from the table, and
he following adopted:
Resolved, That the City Engineer be
isecssd 10 advertise for Ten days by
ein;ed handbills for proposals for the
yading and paving Of block No. SO sid
Iosk ~ be paid for when the special lax
y grading apd paving said sliey shall be
oltecled from the owners Of the lots In
- block. the city guaraDtying said DOL.
etisn. The work 70 b co1rlsled By
= f1se ~ Il October next. The pro-
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III AVE made arrange nents at Washington
IL City, by which they can speedily procure
Land Warrants under the law OF 1855
All persons who have served in any OF the
wars OF the United States are entitled 10 100
acres. In case OF decease Of persons " no sctu-
ally served, the widows and heirs are entitled.
No charge unless successful.
Once over Parsons Bank, Keekuk, Icwa.
March 2t, 1855 div am
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THE undersigned h,gring permantly located IN
keokuk. has opened Tailor shop on john
son street, one door West OF the Post Office, same
sid :, and hopes BY pnnctu iiity and strict az
teutlon 10 business 10 merit sia-e Of public
patronage. Being stranger. respectfully
solicit r trial, aud all work entrusted To my care
shsll be done III a workmanltke manner aud "a
fit" guaranteed. 'tstuay 10 pIessen shall be nv
motto. With those who desire il will cheer.
fully 70 10 the store and assist them Ia selecting
their goods.
T. KELLY.
Keokuk, May %. 1885. lmdsw
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Otlnmwa House,
wAPELLO COuNrY, IOWA.

- THE undersigned having recently pur-
80; chased the above House, would rsspect-
.k fully inform the travelling community and
the public generally that he has rsf:ted and
thorough y renovated the House. and is now pre-
pared to ofar ~ good accommodations rs the
country will afforn TO al those who may favor
him with call; his constant attention will he
given TO render the stay Of all comfortable. His
House beirg large and comnodous he hat'ers
himself that be can give general satisfaction to
his guests
Connected with this House is
A Good and Commodious Stable,
Where will be kept at all times good supply
Of Oats, Corn and Timothy h y, and trnsty
and efficient Ostler.
THOS G. GIVEN.
Ot,ulnws, May 7, 1855. w&iawd,f
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TIE LOVERS soLrLoQUY.

TIE LOVERS SOLILOQUY.
Go search Tie lnties' wave foi pearls,
To deck vou- high-borr maiden
Or dig Golconda's diamond sands,
With priceless treasure laden.
Go gather Myrrh and Frankiucense
And sweet Arabian spices.
And cluster round your hearts delight~
loves widest Of devices
III give to her whom | adore,
By far an of'ring richer
NY face, all dressed In lovers smiles,
In BuEIL's fair Skyiight Picture.
Baeil's Gallery, &c, MalA Street
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vANCY CANUrRa.

uSI received the largest and best assortment
o. Fancy Candies ever before offered in Keo.
Knk, also large assorfment Of Fruits. Nuts, &c.
At CREIGHTON a DINNERS.
April 20, iete. DIT Iohpsen eerss
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uNNY Memories in Foreign Lands, by n. q.
~ ssoss; Newshoy--squal IL The LsrnIirh,.
g hatnar'ns Ashton; journey to Central Al
GRAHAM i CAVE.
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Boots and Shoes
OF all styles, and In amy ouaati,y.

Boots and Shoes
OF all styles, and In amy ousati,r.
0DELL & MATLESS have just u
" received large and splendid
Iety OF Boots and Shoes, Of the =
st styles, and selec ed with particular rr.er.
ts to this market Their stock comprise. ev-
" thing desirable for Ladies, Misses. Gentle
men, BOYS, and Children, which they will sell as
low tor cash, as any dealer in the city.
They are also prepared 10
MANUFACTURE
all kinds OF Ladies and Custom Work in any
desired siyle. They employ none bur the very
best workmen. and pehiy If them, and are pre-
pared 10 hil all orders with perfect satisfactioA
and with entire punctuaity.
REPATEING
done with neafness and dispa'ch
We invite az rer.ons 70 give us call, at III.
sign Of the MAMMOTH SHOE. opposite A. l..
Deming e. Co.'S Banking House. Main Street
ODELL & MATLESS
Keekus, June 6. d&wv
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Csstisgs SD Psntalosnriss.
nRAP D. Efes. Casmeres. Twe@ds. Doe .kihs
~ and CrsTs coatngs. Twilled and Plain dun-
dee Linens bies~hsd linen drllI. cord and duck
brown and 5uf Coating and window shade lin,
sas, choice assortment received and now OMEN.
r D. FOSTER.
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Pure Congress Water
St. Louis, Quincy and Kcokuk Express,
GODFREY 4 SNOW, Promoters.

~3N VT = SNOVy TTOpTlcIOTs.
QUINCY, ILLS.
NJ ILL run semi weekly Express between
w ST Louis and Keokuk. leaving Keoknk for
ST. Louis on Wednesday and Saturday evenings
Packet Will receive and deliver Express Pack-
ages OF Money, Merchandise, and parcels Of all
kinds. at.all intermediate points. Will also al
tend 70 collections, making purchases, filling or
dcrs, &C, with care and dispatch.
Messengers will be provided with an Iron Safe
for the security Of reniittaAcss aud valuable
packages.
]. r. COPELIN, Agent At Keokuk.
RErEaIscxs:
Messrs. PAGE 4 Bacon, e. w. CLARK, Il Bros.
Hening 4 Woodruff st. Louis.
Flsgg Savage. Moore, Hollcwbush q Co.
L. c. II. Bull, Quincy
.Anril2 ~, 1885
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Sugar Cured Hams.
NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

~ EU. CRITTENDEN has taken the store late
u ~ occupied by Messrs. Hawkins & Billings.
corner OF 5h aud Man Streets. and has opsned
large and well assorted stock of Boots and
Shoes intended specially tor he retail trade.
lie asks the inspection Of the citizens and pub
he generally, feeling confident that his expert
ence ~ he trade. and the favorable terms on
winch they were purchased, combined with
determinationto build up a permanent trade,
will enable him 10 sell lower than any house in
this City. Quick sales and small profits IL his
motto.
Keokuk, May Q. 1855. Off
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DON'T FORGET

DON'T FORGET
TO call at BUELL. large Sky'ighi Daguerrean
Gallery, and have your life-lke miniature
taken and eased in Of those splendid frames
be has just received from New York.
Gallery Sc, Main Street
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u Just received on commission, and for
sale, 90 barrels wood burned Lime, from Alton,
Ills, very superior article.
June 25, 1855 J.R. COpELIN
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Embrstderies, Lnces, &c.
VLEEVES, Collars, and Chemisettes, Cambria
y and Swiss Fiouneings, Edeings, Inserting.
Real Thread. Laces, Edgings and Bobbins, AMI
saxony Thread Edgings in grsas variety, inst re.
ceived BY p d. FOSTER
April 20, 1854.
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WESTERN STAGE COMPANY:
.esnrR asE7s.l.r.u..

21tlZ
GUNNER ARRANGEMENTS.
TlsHE Western Stage Company respectfully IN
ncance 10 the public that their Coschss
leave Keokuk Daily. (Sanasy excepted> Tor
Fairfield. oskalooss, Fort Des Moinss and coun-
ell BlaAs, passing through Boston, Gharlestoa,
pfimrose Winchester, birmingham. Ashland.
Agency City, Ottunwa, EddyviIie, Osksioosa.
Pella, nree Apple Grove, to Fl Dies Mo,nes.
From Extraordinarily to Council Bluffs.
VIA Bellefon'sin, Knoxville, PlaasantviIie, Indies
anola, y. Charles, Win'ersett, Indiabtown, Sill
YER Creek, TO Council Bluffs
Also from 0iumwa via B,skesburg. Aibtst
Lagrange, 70 Charlton. Fri weekly. - -
Also from Ksokuk. Daily. via Warren, Far
nngton, Honararte. Benonsport, Keosauqus,
pittsburg, Troy 10 Bloomfield
Every attention will be paid for the comfort
and convenience Of passengets.
Coaches leave Keokuk for all the above nlscvs
at I o'clock, A. M.
q Office On Main Street second dnor above
The Laclede House.
] HAMILTON, Agent
j4ae a. 1856.
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tl0 DOZ Fioyds' American Penetrating Lin
wv ltneut, IN quantities 10 suit pur chasers.
2o0 doz. Escuiapisn Lnifn. ut. and rren,
variety Of Patent Medicines at
REYNOLDS Drug Store.
April 6, 1883. d
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DENTAL SURGERY.
GATE CITY HAT STORE.


g r VOORHEES, 4 co. resp.c,ful,v .n-m
~. nonncc to the citizens OF Keokuk and~1
tho merchants generally tina, they have Just re-
turned from the East, where they selected and
are now receiving the largest and moot complete
assortment OF Hats, Cape, and other articles IN
their line ever brought to Keoknk. An expe,i.
snce Of thirty years engaged a. manufacturers
and ~ the safe OF hats ought TO enable us to give
entire Satisfaction TO retailers and consumers. -
II viii be our business Is we'll a. oar interest
always TO select with care, both with regard 10
qaa'i'y and style. We have located here per-
nanently and will exert ourselves TO do instire
to our purchasers. The citizens OF the civ can
rely upon our hats being tho best quality and
neweftstyle.
Please give ms call and look over our stock
At the Gate City Hat Store,n No. II, opposite
M'kenny Runners Drug Store.
Highsst price paid in cash for all kinds Of fnr.
and deer skins. ST. VOORHEES, :, roS
March 90. diff
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L ". BUELL.,
A~~s

kak and Vicinity, that ne il prepared 10 take
hkenesses of ali who may give him call, in the
most perfect manner, having a large Skylight.
the only .igh bs which blue eve can be made
TO look natural, and far superior to all other
lights for Dagnerreotyping also, having an ex-
pef'ence in the art OF over seven years. he fat.
ters himself that he can suit the moss fss;dious
Pictures and Drawings copiedj Landscapes ard
pictures OF The sch or decfased taken al short
notice. Pictures Pot up ia every variety OF
style, regardless Of the weather, and satisfaction
ia all cases guaranteed.
June r. 1855. DIFF
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Blacksmithing.

Blacksmithing.
"lLLIAM GRAHAM. on Chird. between
W Johnson ard Exchange Streets, at the
Brick shor, would inform the public that he is
prepared TO do all kinds of BLAcxsMlrHire in
neat, durable, and cheap manner.
HORSE Shooting.
Bring on your lame horses and have The N
shod right. From his long and constant prac-
tice in this branch of the business he fairers
himself that he cannot be excelltd by any ono in
the country. He particularly soIicils patror age
in tins line
lie also offers his services as Farrier in all il,
branches.
May 20, 1855. d&wIy
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HATS! HATS!! HATSHl
The Spring Style for 1865.
AT THE
New York Hat Emporium,
a., MAIN HT BETWEEN 3d and 9TH.

A c. SHELDON would respectfully an-CH
"A nounce TO the citizens Of Keoknk and
vicinity that he has established hiineelf at
keokuk, for he manufacture and sale Of Hats,
Caps, Furs and Straw Goods, and will open
about the 18th Of Mach large ard complete
stock Of the above goods Of the latest and most
fashionable style. Having been connected for
'erm of wears with one Of the largest whole
SAFE manufacturing houses in New York will en-
able me to sell nv goods al lower price than
cation TO business and desire tc please the nub-
lie, TO receive share Of their patronage, and
supply every want that comes within the isgii-
mate sphere Of my business. Country mer-
chants are respectfully invited 10 call and exam
inc previous to buying elsewhere. Nv mo,tois.
"Rrady Pay. Quick Sales and Small Profits "
Gents, inst drop in and examine tho spring
style Of Mole Skin Hats for 1855.
A. O. SHELDON, Halter.
April IS, lass. Ally
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at
REYNOLDS Drug Store ri
DISSOLUTION
Fresh Butter In Ice.

CUSTOMERS can be supplied until further
y notice, with choice Butter In Ice at Is cents
per pound, by
WI. G FUNKHOUSER.
June 90, 1855 sc Main street.
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JUST kECElvED.
A FEW dozen white Beaver Hats, jnst the thing
- Tor Summer wear, AT the Hat Store Of
D. F. HUMPHREY GAGE.
June 9. 1855 d
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:. IN. HOOPER.
M0CRE & HOOPER.
rHARMACUrIsrs AND DRUGGISTS


n +. HUN pHREY ha,iug purchased the in
~. trrest OF +. II imphrey IN the Hat, Cap
end Millinery business, ofthe firm Of Humrbrev
4 Gage. the business will be continued bv me
Undersigned under the firm al d r. Hum 0hrey
& Gage, and they solicit the patronage of The
friends Of the old firm and the public generally
%. F HUMPHREY.
A. II GAGE,
April 10, 1851. If
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| UST received, full assortment If Class =,
y various sizes by
MOORE 4 HOOPER.
April 3, 1858 dtt.
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q DOZEN FINE PANAMA HATS last
received and for sale cheanst
sHELD0N'S HAT EMPORIUM.
April 90, 1885. &
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1(A0 BOXES Glassware and Window Class e
AOU REYNOLDS Drng Stare.
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Pcrfumery and Fancy Articles.

A WE'LL selected as menf inst rec.ivsa from
"A the most celebrated manufacturers N IN.
East The public and the ladies especially, A..
invrted TO call, rs they cannot saiI to have thsu
tastes suited in every respect
MOORE HOOPER
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fdlf0DiZr Holnc baHuIufluIeS,
4 ND 20 n BUEL BRO IS ard ret Letter
or Sienei rlaie cut Tor marking bags, oxes,
&c &c,
May 10, 1853 d1x6v
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FOREEARNER.

VNH undersigned having been engaged for sew
1 eIal years In experimenting with his Invention
81 :" Wind Chariot" or Pneumatic Moor: and As
his llml ed means will not for some time enable him
to apply his said invention TO lis various purposes
consequently he is compelled TO forewan all persons
against Infringing his right and claims TO the said
invention, which consists Of two or more sets O;
vertically arranged, counter TcUoiring motive wind
wheels, having rims or tires, and les Of obliuuey
get, twisted or DETECTING wings, fans or leaves rad
rating from an axle, or shaft, or centre The said
wheels being arranged or hung on any suitable frame
or standard and bearings, this standard having a
base which is constructed as to be reversible or
adjustable, at any point to suit the wind These
motive wheels have attached to their axes or shafts
dTtrlng cog wheels, communicating motion TO a
pinion attached to vertical shaft or spindle, work
ing between the two wheels of the motive axIes
and said shaft or spindle connecting dounuard
through any suitable platform or framing to which
Is attached noring wheels, running gear whe els
arranged on axles, having compensating or deube
universal JOINTS These moving wheels are OF broad
tread, and have also castor like shank or STANDARD
worsIns upwards against spring confined within
tnte or socket. Guiding devices are also con-
necled with the running gear.
The various purposes to which this motor il an
piicabs are the propulsion of vehicles and vessel,
ana Tor moving piows on Irairie or vel surfaces
1he above descrp ion covers the principaI faa.
lures OF this invention against the using OF which
without MS consent, he cautions the public y,ney
ally. DAVID a SviTtt IN s.nei
washington City April, l355-aprg-lt.
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PERSGNAL.

.... Anong the recent arrivals in this city
are ". z. Hines, E@q., bearer of dispatches to
tLis Cavern melt from Buenos Ayrcs; Com
Iec doTe Newton. U. S N; Hons Vim. MedilI
and Ed on Il. ODDS, Of Ohio.
.... Martin Van Buren,, jr., died ut Paris OF
Tuesday, the 2Gth ult A large number of
ADefieIns accompanied his remains to their
temporary resting place in the cemetery of
EcL'matFe. TIC deceased had, for q long
time, Teen wasting under the blight Of con-
sumption, bat his death was SO sudden as to
surprise even those friends who lad SPARED
OF his recovery. lie had ssatsd himself at
tEe dinner table. when his head fell forward
On his breast and lie expired, without wo.d,
Fi;Ecut gTOan,
.... David D. Campbell, we'll known in IL
linois csan accomplished lawyer, recently died
n that State.
....E,toton farewell is the Know Nothipc
cariiGato for Congress in the Petersburg IVA.
district, in opposition to VIM. o. Goods
80. Hon. Pierre Souls, with his family
passed through New York on Friday on hi
way to the West.
80. Bishop Timon, Of the church of st
Louis, st Bufrllo, came passenger in ths steam
tnl2 Baltic, in company with Rev. Messrs
Noyio anu branhagan, priests, who were at tht
TsceIt convocGt!on at Rome.
80. Jenny Lind has given several concerts
IL Holland Tor the relief Of tie sufferers by th,
great ireshet In that country.
80. Miss Davenport is performing at tb.
Metropolitan Theatre, California, and NJ AID
Mrs. Barney Williams are ''staring il" in ths
interior CT that Safe.
80. An expedition is about to be under
taken by DR.. Ca,herwood, an American ply
Stefan, 10 explore the interior Of Australia.
80. SAM" after achieving q triumph il
Richmond, went TO Portsmouth, and on Satur
day elected ID. d. Fiske, Esq (editor Of tn,
IrsDscript,) Mayor, and also Know Nothing
board Of coUncilmen, by Isl majority.
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SPECIE FOR THE CRrMRA-We were startled
few days ago, by the statement that seventy.
five tons Of coin had been engaged as part q
the cargo of q vessel now loading here for Con
stantinople. We learn TO- day that the ship.
pers are anxious to engage forty five tons moro
having one hundred and twenty tons to ship
Lest this heavy shipment Of coin should alarm
tho Wall street fnauciers, we may as we'll add
that 1t is all in kreu'Iers, (the copper coin Of
Germany, nearly equal in value to our cent
and comprises a collection made, probably
from the money brought out by emigrants /,
was taken by the vessel at S. per ton freight
Whom it arrives, the Mussulmans will be well
supplied with 'suall change"-Nep YORK
Journal Of Commerce.
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On the 10th of February the completion Of
the tunnel on the Santiag railroad was cele-
brated with all honors.
1t is rumored that the u. S. Minister ID
about to return home, leaving the secretary Of
legation to fill his place.
BRAZIL AND PARAGUAY.
1t is feared that the quarrel between Brazil
and Paraguay will lead to an appeal to arms,
. Brsxilian squadron of twenty one vessels
being already in the La Plata, and an army
Of six thousand ordered to the frontiers. The
only hope Of peace lies in the result of a con.
ference about to be held in the Argentine
capital, and In the mediations of the Argentine
Government.
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
The dates from Honolulu are to Feb. d.
sioner, gave sumptuous dinner In honor of
the birth day of Washington. The King, his
ministers, and many residents and stran gers,
attended.
The propeller City of Norfolk, sixty three
days from Melbourne, arrived at Honolulu on
the 18th. She had sixty passengers,
mostly for San Francisco.
Value of goods imported into the Islands Gu :.
ring the year 1851, I,265, 022 IL. Exports
during the same period, 1914, 029 20. During
tie year, there was transhipped ,6S3, 922 GAL
Ions whale oil, 156,4S4 gallons sperm, and
4,479 ,67S lbs. bone.
The number of whaling vessels touching at
the Islands during 1854 was SIS, and the mum.
Der of merchant vessels 148
The Hawaiian theatre has been leased for
short time by company lately arrived from
Australia by the steamer City of Norfolk. In
the company are Mr.. Edwin Booth, Mr.. W.
n. Hamilton, Mr.. Clement White, Mr.. D. c.
Anderson, and Mrs Hamilton.
FROM AUSTRALIA.
Sidney dates to January 18th report the late
riots in the mines entirely at an end. The
yield Of the mines is decreasing.