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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17
Latest from Erie.

Urom the B, naIo Commercial Advertiser, Jan. l3
fhe Baboy Of ire Roman Cshelic Church has
been vigorously tive 10 restraining lawessnsss,
and NO far o. the people under his conmsnd ara
oosc.nsd thy have from fist 70 last ace hks
good and faknfui citizens. TIE procia nat,oa OF
she Sheriff vss read and circulated by tns Uatho
lie Bishop and Priests. and their people urgsf 70
obey the laws. no. an Irishmsn was among the
rioters. Measures are to progress 70 reodhd we
bridges inmedstey at Enc, Two OF which Ters
destroy ed, one Of "a hundred feet, AMI toe other
sixty fees in length. To show the indignation o.
The decent citizens Of IRE, We will give sce ie OF
yesterday John Walker, prominent citizen, Va
witnessing toe ou,rsses Committed, ex lanai that
ne visbtd 10 posse-ssd oua ,tence for one honr,
and he would sink Erie 10 deep that II would %
horrible 70 look isto the pit
The following cespa.cb, dated Erie, Jan. Is, has
been received
We have advicss from Dnnki;k tha. the troubles
"A Trte ana Harbor Creek are settled and the srask
rslaid Trains aye nov running regularly between
Dupkirk and Cleveland.
A very large quantity Of freight Tor New York,
that bsa been detained BY the break 10 arriving 9.
Dunkirk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17

VICTIMS OF 6PmIrUALIsM.-Ther have been three
victims u spiritualism brought 10 the Hamilton
County Lunstic Asy lam within the past three weeks
The ply stefan ef the asylum, DR.. j. J. Quinn has
nom the world Of spirits. One OF the tAree pa
tents alluded 10 said re has mad instructions from
some Of the spirits TO engage In the Hercalean lab,
Of preparing Three works oa theology, denlDn0logy
and forcery. The view he takes OF demonol ,gy ].
that the devil comes in his real Shape on ca a. and
enters into Iegulsr open contract With certain In
divduals 10 erfcrm rpecal acts; and In the case of
sosceTy ~ithcraft some Of his imps come on sarth
and make knd OF Indirect contract BY which peope
are enabled 10 bewitch otnes Who are placed und Or
his direct power without their knowiBg II. All tn.s
he Say s,has been revealed 10 him Cineinnsf Com
msruai, Jan. ii.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17


FxGovernor Favid johnson, OF south Carolina died 1t
Lime stone Springs on the 9th inst,
Died, at st Hyacinthe. C T. on the 23d ult., Maize
pneau, ard wife OF Donald Morrison, Esq MI P.
Ex-Governor Benismir X Henperan, Of South CarolI-
ma, died in Marion els riot on the 10th inst.
The Manchester Mirror chronicles the death Of Hon j.
Hkeen wills ms OF Manchester. Mass He died on Sat-
urday, the 18th inst after short illness lie was So
ysnty one years Of age. Mr.. wLsins was naive of
AMI erst and GRADUATE at Dartmouth He 4ub-eauent
~ represented the town of Bedford in legislature
was president 81 TIE Snate and ons Of the oyernor
toupeh He was unmarried, aud left large property.
Died, at Alie Loudoun county, virSiuiA on the sth
instant, IN the ron year II his age, william Soiand
Isq., formerly several years Commit sionsr OF Publ,
Buildings at Warrington aud previously for many years
aleacing member Of the Legislature 81 Virginia.
THE FUNERAL or SENATOR NORRIS.
Inc remains OF Mr. Norris arrived IN this city Sat-
urday evening accompanied by Mr.. Morrison, OF this
tongressional district Senator james Of Rhode Island
the clerk Of the committee Of which Mr. Norris was
chairman, and Judge Clarte OF this city They were
met a. The depot by friends OF the deceased sod atep
ed 10 his late residence The funeral services place
yettarday, at the St. Mchaes Church. An appropriate
discourse was Preached by the Rev Mr.. Hubbard tho
rector from John, tenth chapter, and verse The re-
mains were borne TO the cemetery In the procession
we're the memter Of the Husboroush bar and friends
Of the deceased this aud other places. Among tho
citizens u Concord hts Excelsncy tue Governor,
Judge Harvey, Of the United States District Court and
other prominent citizens Of that cityAdneAssfer NJ
A., American, Jan. Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17
Testimonial 10 Captain West, OF tho Unfs
States Mall Steamship Atlantic.

Testimonial % Captain West, OF tho Unftes
States Mall Steamship Atlantic.
II win be reeoected that the Atlantic her pas
sage from liverpool to New York, In September last
when the terrific gale Of that month swept the coast
the United States, and the notwithstanding
many noble ships to disappear. The conduct Of Capt
West and his good ship the admiration Of his pas
sengers on that OCCASION and complimentary resolution
were passed and money raised to present to Capt
his officers and crew, substantial token Of the esteem
Of those who had safely passed through the storm unde
their guidance.
The calamity which befel the Arctic caused the fact
pass out Of view for the moment but the intentions q
the passengers having been carried out, it is PIC
per to give place to the following correspondenee-
NEW York, Jan. 0, 1856.
CAPTAIN JAMES WEsr--
DEAR srR-on behalf Of large number Of the passen
gers on board Of the United States mail steamer Allan
tic her voyage from Liverpool to New York, in Sef
TENDER last we have great pleasure in presenting
you the accompanying piece Of plate, with the nscrip
toh thereon, as tribute Of their admiration OF th
ability skill and energy with which you performed you
various duties during the hurricane which swept owe
the Atlantic that passage, and a. special token
heir esteem for you an officer and gentleman
When we reflect, sir, the perils through which W
passed that occasion, and the terrible accidents
disasters at which have occurred since arrva
(almost very track, We feel that we cannot
too thankful to God for bis special mercy TO us and ours
and experience increasing Of admiration an'
respect for the officers and men Who, during the VIC
ence of the storm, were at their posts and faith
fully performed their duties with vigilance fidelity ant
ski
May the happest success attend you on all your fu
ture voyages; and please accept, sir, collective
individual wishes for your happiness ut all times.
Very sincerely, your friends and ob't servants,
B VAN BUREN,,
WAsH'N. A. BARTLETT, u. 8. N.
ANSON BAKER,
Committee on behalf of passengers
s.-The committee have placed in the hands Of E
X. Collins, Esq $780, to be thus distributed S00 3
the chief officers 500 to the sub officers, 500 to tn
crew, (not to include the servsnts).
The following the inscription on the plate, slvel
pitcher eighteen inches high, superbly embossed will
nautical emblems, and picture Of the Atlantic breast
ing the STORM
1Presented to CAPT JAMES WEST by the passengers
board the Atlantic for his skill and courage during tn
gale OF the 18th, 18th and 18th Sept, 1854, and
testimonial of their esteem.
T. B. VAN BUREN,,
ANsON BAKER,
COL G. A. F0SDICK,
W. G. hunt
s.A. MERCER, ESQ.,, Treasurer"
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GENTLxMEN-f have the honor to acknow edge the re
cep your letter of sterday's date with the
papyng piece Of pate hch, by the inscription thereon
destined bear witness the kind partaty Of gene
friends whom have had the pleasure OF conduct
ing across the Atlaptic-some of them many times.
To receive such hind tokens of remembrance after th
incidents which called them forth have been o,scured
the startling events Of seamans life recalls agai
to my mind, most wildly the long hours OF anxiet
u rough ch gallant ship successfully bore
while then, felt gratifsd by the calm cont
depce of all those who had entrusted themselves to M
care.
The support in times Of trial. and subsequent appro
val Of guests il ample reward for all labor
For my officers and crew that voyage, beg to re
turn you my thanks for the handsome in whcs
your COMM nica tion rtfers to them
And for myself to you that your elegant "tes
time NAL Of este, 10" shall be preserved by and mine
'htir loom' worthy the most honored place ia on
memories.
With sentiments of the highest regard rem ain, gen
tlemen, faithfully your friend, JAMES WEST.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17

GREAT FIEE IN LIZ RoY--THE BusrSEss PART OF
TIE Towr DrsTRoyHp.-A destructive cooasgrs.
ton commenced Ut lie Roy, Geneses county, this
morning, and before the a smes vera an pressed tbs
butire ss toriisn Of the town was destroyed. The
IRE commenced at tbs corner OF Main add Norfh
streets, and went alnrg the north side OF hssn
street up TO Comstocks store, where Il WAS thought
Jan. Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17

Convicted OF THE MuRDR or 5LAvE.-In VII
hnscn couaty, Mississippi, toe rial or Justice Hard
indicted for the thing Of one OF HE slaves resulted
last week In verdict Of guilty, and the prisoner
was sentenced 20 seven years Imprisonment 10 the
pepitentiary. He vas awsatv citizen 4 ANTE
county originally from Ne~ Eoglstd, bat o resi-
dent OF Mississippi for twenty yeara
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17

RAILROAD Collision AT BRooKPoRr.-while the
fre.ent Eaio on toe NisRsrs Fails and LockpoS
Rs Irosd was staodirg a. Book pors, on Saturday,,
an ,migrsnI train came roshisg along, and rso ioto
the IND car Of tie freight orain, injaring three
petsons--one OF them fatally. The engineer Of the
snigrsnt trsia supposed the other 70 he on the
swift b and pssrrg on, ran completely Though tue
oar OF the freight train, making . complete wreck
OF II. James r. THOMPSON, late Collector OF this
pert, Is among tte injured. Albany Argus Jan. Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-17

II viii be that the number of accidents steadily
greater than in any previous year. The number thst
have been ashore ia not great yet the total losses
larger than in 53, snd the Of property lost
ceeds that Of any year since ls46 The value Of property
brought before the Admiralty Court for adjudication is
close upon million, yet the Judge has considered that
the actual services rendered by the aivors well
compensated by average award Of twelve per cent
The repairs upon vessels injured by the reefs and upon
those arriving in Distress bave been far from extensive
Nearly all repa have been temporary, and in some
stances less done through fear OF than the
future safety and the actual wants Of the vessel demand
ed We cannot let this opportunity escape of protesting
against the policy Of those power Of ssndeng eaky
ships TO sea- exposing valuable lives and property when
the adoption Of a more thorough system Of repairs
would Lessen the chances OF suffering and of loss. The
dangers Of the deep frequer enough to sound
conditioned vessels without being multiplied by ths false
method Of economy in sending those In distress thou
sand miles for repairs The system will abandon
ed until hearrendng accident occurs and directs
public attention to such wanton RISKS and forces under
writer's 10 value lives than dollars.
The arrivals Of merchant steamers and sailing vessels
have been From foreign ports 26 479 tons
have entered at the Custom House, and coastwse A. 6ss
tons have been entered. Total III The eearances
were-Foreign, IL Ala; coastwse, 80, ll9.
At the Marine Hospital the number of patients admit
ted, 172 The deaths in the first quarter we're q
second third, 49, and during the last l. Total rs.
Remain ing in the hospital Dec 81 TO- Discharged 1877.
The inhabitants Of the Key have realized from
the wrecKng business, during the past year. in sal
yage.... 700
Labor, Wharfage, storage, commission, &e... ~ 900
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
sRt ELLINGTON
BNfFIH9fpn f1I0f.
4 Branch OF the Mercantile College
of pa. incorporated by the Ecgi ~ta -
rure OF that state, with perpetual



l.. II pALuovf, Professor Of Book keeping and
Commercial sciences.
J. > Duncan The best of-hand Penman I'D The
West Professor - Eu-iuess and Ornamental Pen
mansbi
e. BgNI. DARWIN. meubor If the Burlington bar,
Professor ~ Mercantile Law.
Tn conf.a If training IN this Institution compri-
ses six different methods If Keeping Books by d0u-
bic entry applied every department If trade, In
driiiuai par'uer.hir. Retail, Wholesale, saippmg,
importing. sporting. ommi ssiou, Exchang Bank
ing Manufacturing and Compound. Company hus-
ne-s. About three hundred Commercial Computa-
tons, aiulng many business operations not found
in common Aritamsfses. comp -eSsuslve course ~
BusiHe.- PeHman.nip Business Forms aud business
Letters. nasty Lectures Commercial Law and
Commercial SCIENCES. An elegant diploma, under
the seal IF tAe State College of Pennsy lvauia ged
hy Ae Faculty. l. granted to those who lass saiis
factory examination. This Instrument Mill e found
pas port to the confidence ~ every business house
in any section Of the Uni,n Dufs Book keeping.
Harper edition. price one dollar and fifty cents,
the most perfect and comprehensive in the English
langts,gs. Daf's Western SfeamcyA account, per
fec system f9r such counts one dollar To be had
III Carses bookstore. lef rson 81. Send for circu
lar aud fcetusen # Mr. Duncan's Peumanshp by
mail novel
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

kEoEUK INDEPENDENT SAxHoRS BAND, No.
This band contributed their music to the
Ladies' Fair, and added interest to the occa-
sion. 1t was organized on the lst Of last
month, and for the short time they have been
practising, they have made excellent pro-
gress. 1t is under the leadership Of Mr.. j.
Norgrmler
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
ALWAYS Trading.

I HANEbought out Tie Dry Goods store Of James
i l.. Bruce, and Will hereafter continue the business
in the same place.
The store il IN charge Of Mn u. H. AssABLr,
whose long experience, and polite aud attentive man
nets are we'll known III this community. As can
aud Will OF. tiRrAr BARGAINS expect large Gus
tom.
Remember the place; One door east If II. d. Wood
wnr'l 4 Co.. Main Stree1. b. A. WILLIAMS
decl9d9w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

QUITS for lntrings have been commenced in
- the L. ), courl against individuals Violating
my patents. Owner of property liable for US
ing the infringement. and justice to myself re-
quircs that should call them account.
Alfred h. Winans. Esq.. of Hamilton, Hancock
Co, H., il my attorney for Iowa and Illinois.
Gee sl6t THAnEIs HYATT, New York
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
anrI.,nlns Presents.

CHRISTMAS presents
- OSEW00D ebony, oior and ladies work boxes
IL Portmonsies, large assortment lnlaid hair
brushes, do. cloth, hal and tooth. Lnbn' extracts
French pomades do cologne, hair oils, &c. VIII bs
sold cheap by = liElMsTREEI,
Druggist Union Block Main ST., between 9th Il 9TH
deci5d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

WE nAlLjusf received large and beautiful
w selection OF Brittania and planished Ware,
which viii sell tow. IN sets by the peice, M.
% Main street. C9AiSIOCh i BRO.
deci7d
lust REcEIN Eli. NJ NJ. - Main street, six loz-
- en- sci Of Planished Plate Covers. "a most useful
article In housekeeping. CGMST0Gk 4 BRO
deci "a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
FANCY GooDs AND TOYS

~ OBERT0P, M. -. Main street. has Just re
Fancy Goods Toys, Musical instruments, Shot uns
Pistols, Fancy China sets, AID on, which he will
sell
WHOLESALE AND retail.
cheap for cash. c. 0BERTOp
keokuk Get 90 1855 d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

A Rich CAKk.-We are obliged to the La
dies of the Baptist Fair for "a liberal portion
of the fine Cake contributed to them by Mr.
Raplee. We concluded that Mr.. Raplee
knows very well the art Of making superb
Cake, the Ladies the art Of graciously receiv-
ing, displaying and bestowing it, and tce the
art Of eating it and we wouldn't swap our
art for that Of Mr.. Raplee or the Ladies, eth
es. But it ras good cake, though.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
STOVES
AND
Timers stock.

6OOo lbs oval and round COPPER Bottoms from 10
D inches.
1000 bdls Sheet Iron from No. III To u.
1000 packages Plymouth RiYeta, iron and tind i,
from az. To i lbs.
800 boxes Tin plate.
200 bundles Iron wire from Nc. to No, 49,
90 gross Tea kettle breasts ard covers from 81 10
H. inches.
so gross Pressed tin bottoms from TO inch.
40 do do scolloped and plain dinner plates
so do Stove ornaments assorted.
90 do oval Tea pot Breast and Covers.
I55 do Assorted tin'd
go DO Iron lea kettle ears
I'd do d. do do hurs.
100 do Pressed tin pot covers.
40 do of No. g and peuter knobs
100 feet Brass Wire Cloth;
Bent Slouts, assorted sizes
Perforated tin an sheets
copper kiyets and Burs
Bucket Handles;
Mallets expressly for timers
Stove Blackingin papers or by the key.
cons TOOK a BROTHERS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
DEAorRAr t)rfIcF,

WARSAW, Mo-, Oct 81, 1855.
Editor Herald 81 Freedom-StK We
send YOU, by tins mail, a copy Of the South
West Democrat. We would be pleased 10
receive yOur paper IN exchange. q We want
to see what Won damned abo.ltionists, up in
Kansas, have TO say. Respectfully,
MrRRAY & LKAeH.
View instructed not 70 cast pearls before
swine, hence are unwilling to grant the re-
quest. Yours, truly,
g. ". Bows, Ed. II. Of F.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
SeIf-Re2taE:s ting
&flbVG.

L reputation weed stove, we have Of late mr.
ranged Tor burning coal; ana parlor coal Stove
its merits prove equally saslsfaetorv for wood.
We have changed the style and dress Of the Steve
by adding patterns and have all the real i'm
proHemcnt- ~ making the eloe iol@. thereby retain
in. the sir q gh stCye, which is mostly sought ms
stove Tor teaHany and comfort. The prices Of this
stove may be reduced ane-ihird by trimming with
the American imitation u Russia iron. We have
not thought il policy to use this material thereby
inuring the reputation 81 good stove. but have
yariabiy used the b.st article If Russia iron IT.
however, th.re are any who w.sh them made Of
cheaper mat rial viii furnish them cur usual
rates II profit say nine AMI ten dollars respective
~. t1M>IOGk / BRO.
.dfclTd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

HOUSE FURNISHING DRY GOODS GENERALLY.
nAMASK Lace, and Muslin Drarcries, a,
II oct25d CIAMBERLAIN'S.
ItILT Cnruices and Bands, Curtain Loops, Corals
" and IasselE for pictures and Window Shades, at
oet2jd CiiAMBERLAIA'~.
DROCHA, Cashmere, SIX WOOL, Thibet Stella and
ID Merino Shawsat CHAMBERNAlA's.
oet25d
D0NNET, Cap, and Trimming Ribbons, Dress Cloak
ID and Mautilla Trimmings, at
ocr24d CHAMBERLAIN'S.
LsRENCH, Swiss, and scotch Needle York, first
L rate stock CHAMBERLAIN :
oct25d
lfL0TH Talmas at CHAMBEKLAIN'o IA.
u oct25d
Union at the Nimble Slxpence. =
- $. d ID. G. BILLINGS have united their
y. stoeks OF Dry Goods and Groceries, and may be
found the old stand Of 5. 5. Bling No. 81 Main
street, Keokuk.
One Of the firm will spend his time in the East,
FOR he purpose Of watching the chances for buying
goods cheap, that they can sell them lower than
ever. We have now hand over fifty thousand
dollars worth " goods, which will sell at greatly
reduced prices. Please give az call.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

u les new book The Testimony Ct an Escaped
Novice from the Sisterhood II 81 Joseph, Emmits-
burg, Md the mother house II the Sisters Of Char
iiy in the {. !. BY JosePhene NJ buckley. For
sale by CAVE 4 son. ii
NAPOLEON AT II. HELENA OF, Interesting
\ Anecdotes aud remarkable conversations Of The
Emperor during the ve years Of his capfivity hne-
ly illustrated. BY John 81. Abbott For sale by
CAVE & son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

I have q comfortable dwelling bouses. Persons
1 wanting 70 rent may call al my store Main
street, as / have one empty.
dec7aaW = < billings
TOR SALE For goods cash, vail setl ~ huild
L ing lots Main Street the Leyee, II feet
front rs 40 feat deep. Also 5000 II good
farming land in Lee County, Iowa, within II or %
miles oi the city ~ keokuk. ut No. 81 Main Street
b tween "a and Sd. s. :. BILLINGS
III -d2w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22

The -iilrcrib r., pfoprie
tors If the Emp re ~nye
Work., 81. Ldiii., beg
ieae 10 nj Hta Stove
Dealer III Iowaihat they
have established a branch
III their house in keokuk,
where the will keepcou-
stantly an hand n large
and well assorted stock
of
COOK ing e. kieaf-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-22
A. j. R4LSToS
Il. FRENCH.
yFt VIII, a. 90.

4 PPLkc.--4e0 bb :. apples oi excellent quality,
+. \ and great number u choice flavor for sale hy
noy2sd HAMII.L & CO.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-09-27

Best lot Of pigs not less than 5 and not -.
over 10 months old. .........','''''' W
Discretionary premiums will be awarded oil
animals OF merit not included in the above
list.
John Swepston, John Wyman and
Robert Sage.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-09-27

dpets........... Din,
]. R. Brown, David Jones. Cyrus
Newkirk, Reese Thompson and Solo,
mon Isaminger.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-09-27
10 TIE TTUT AND SHOE IRl6LI
R. BELL & CO..

Wholesale Manufacturers and Dealers in
COoTS. SHOES. HATS. CAPS.
LEATHER, SHOE FINDINGS. &C.,
No. 5, Enterprise Block, Front ST.,
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.
uAVE tie pleasure OF announcing to the
l. trade in general, that they are now fill
ing their large shoe warehouse, with more
abundant stock than ever. dilect from the
hands Of the best manufacturers East. and
their own workshops at home; consisting Of q
great variety of the best class of goods suited
10 the wants Of this country for the Fall Trade
All dealers at WHOLESALE are earnestly in.
vited to call before purchasing and examine
for themselves their extensive stock now on
hand. and still coming in, as they ieelassuref
of their ability TO please in quality and price,
Their largely increased trade affords one ev
idence of the favor with which their manncf
Of doing business has been received and Will e
they testify to the liberaity of their patrons
and friends, they reiterate the assurance that
they will spare no pains 10 render entire sat.
isfacton. Their stock is large, manufactured
mostly in their own shops, ana by contract
to their order. Their leciities for doing a
large business are abund0ntly ample. They
sell only at wholesale, have but ONE PRICE,
and will warrant all their goods as they rep
resent them, An examination OF their goods
and prices. is respectfully SOLICITED.
September 22 lS54.-3mo.