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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-07

arrival OF me ooat, got W ooofu'
At this point, the first that had offered ater aseer
tanning that the fight would not come of, our re.
porter left.
The boa. was unmoored again, and put on up tue
Eat River TO Rikers Island. We have been In
formed that on her return in the afternoon, after a.
eertainpg the no prizefght would take place nearly
all Of the party got drunk, and several severe nights
took place between individuals on board, ana ,ne
black eyes that returned largely exceeded those ID
set eut 10 see the prize tight.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
The prize 6gkt between George Lees, pussst OF
little or no celebrity beyond the rowdy company ne
KEEPS. and jim Mcintyre, Philadelphia oruiser'
some Of the particulars of which were published IN
Tuesday mornings TRIBUNE, that was 70 nave
taken place yesterday forenoon, was interrupted ana
n,eyen,ed by the arrest Of George Lees who was cap
,ured nv Sergeant Ford Of the Reserve Corps jester
sav po,pipg, while at . rum-shop and pugistf fsson
in Wbitest orders TO that effect having been given
nv the Mayor and Chief of Police. Lees was taker
before the Mayor and required to give bonds IN tn
,um of 90 ocC to keep the peace for specific time.
Before his arrest, however, Mcintyre, sccompan
led BY host Of his friends, mostly Philadelphia Xii
lers, and many interested In the success Of Lees
snorn ming 10 nearly 1000 pssons sailed In tao d
lspiSsied steamboats, for the battle-ground, Riker
Issnd, that being the place named for the dsgrscefa
exhibition to take place. They probably were not rs
tsIded in their progress, but a. soon o. the fact %
came known TO Mayor Wood, he dispatched sergear
WAGE with q Jsrgs Police force, 70 the leland, wit
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

"lon," the intelligent Washington cores
pendent of the Baltimore Sun, says, if gen
Cameron has been or is to be elected United
States senator from Pennsylvania, it is proba-
bly, upon the pledges of his recent letter, which
will combine in his support the anti-Nebraska
and anti fugitive slave law and know nothing
vote. The senate, at this rate, is likely to be
brought round, in the course of four years, to
the same complexion with the next house
A repeal of the fugitive slave act, by an abo-
lition congress, will then supersede the sub
ject with that which was held by the State of
Georgia and the State of South Carolina in the
days of notification. Mr.. Toucey's bill is
similar in purport to what was called the force
bill, which congress passed for the enforcement
of the revenue laws of South Carolina. The
free States will hold their citizens amenable to
their own laws, and hang them for treason if
they obey the laws of the federal government
in regard to the arrests and surrender of fugi-
tive slaves.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Courier and Enquirer, says, there never
was congress more prodiyal of money than
the last, as there never has been an admins
traton Which, during the first half of its ex-
istence, expended so much. One hundred and
fifty millions, in two years, is an example of
prodigality which would have terrified those
republican fathers whom gen. Pierce processes
to have made his model. No object of expen-
diture has been neglected by congress- Ten
millions have been appropriated for Mexico;
eight millions for congress; a million and half
have been settled upon the District of Column
bia for the coming year, and for sundries and
miscellaneous an item of $4,000, oCO has
been entered.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

The New York Herald publishes circular
signed J. W. Barker the president Of the know
nothings in New York State, to the state eoun-
Gil, containing various illusions to their past
history and future prospects. He says that
the strength Of the order in May, 1854 did
not exceed 5000 in that State and 10000 in
the Union. Now he speaks of the $50 coun-
ellis in the State, and confidently asserts that
the party is invincible. Recreant members
have been expelled. and this appears to be the
resolve of the order in all cases IN future; mem
bers of the legislature who have "proved trea-
cherous to their cause are to be deprived Of
the power to injure in future.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

An election was held on the 18th inst, at
Homer, on the question of repeating the 2s gal
lon law The result was: for repeating 25-
against repeating 5l-majority in favor Of the
law 26 votes
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The Lincoln Gazette of the I'd inst, pub
t. N ..4.l.,tno flo fnllnHinr SIN

/ the / lincoln Gazette, of the ed inst, pub
lished st Troy, Mo, relates tie following SIN
gular story;
Il gentleman residing in Montgomery coun
lty had sold a farm for tile sum OF two thousan-
dollars and the money was deposited IN hi:
house. After the sale had been made, he wen
a short distance from lis home to attend K
some business matters, and upon returning
found it necessary to stop for the night at s
I house two or three miles from his own. At :
late hour in the night he awoke from his SLEEP
very much impressed with a dream, III which
he imagined that his wife and children were II
distressed situation, and needed his presence
/ He related his singular dream to the gentle
man with whom he was stopping, who dissua-
ded him from the belief that any serious conse-
quences had befallen his family, and finally
persuaded him to go to bed again. It was
not long, however, before he awoke again,
having dreamed the second time that his wife
and children were duplicating for help.
~ He Immediately dressed himselffor the pur-
pose of going home. notwithstanding the en-
treaties oil his host to remain until morning.
There was also German pedlar staying at the
same place, who proposed TO accompany the
man to his own home, lest he might be dream
ing, and meet with some accident on the way.
The two started, and in a short time came to
the house in which light was discovered.
This unfayorable omen at that hour Of the
night Git being now about three o'clock con
frmed the husbands worst suspicious. They
approached the house, and looking through a
window, saw five men all surrounding table
busily engaged in counting and dividing the
money which they had secured. The first i'm
pulse of the enraged husband was to give an
alarm but the German who deserves unbound
ed appreciation for the very successful manner
in which he managed the affair, bade the man
be silent. He then instructed him to go to the
back door and knock, upon which the robbers
would attempt to make their escape out at the
one at which he the Germany was stationed.
The man accordingly made an alarm at the
back door, upon which the midnight robbers
endeavored to make their escape. Right man
fully did the German maintain his position,
while with a revolver he killed four of the rob-
bers and wounded the fifth. who was afterwards
secured. Would that this were the only bloody
spectacle which presented itself at that dead
hour Of the night. The most heart rending
part remains yet untold. A wife and two or
three children had been butchered, and lay
in pools of blood. The feelings of a
husband and father can better be imagined
than described, as be beheld this spectacle.
The wounded man having been secured, |
made full confession, in which he stated that
an organized band of robbers was in the coun-
ny, and that the ringleader lived in Lincoln or
Pike county
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The fire engines and bose carriages belona-
ing to the city OF Pittsburg, together with the
iron safe in the mayors Office, were ADVERTISED
to be sold at sheriff's sale on the 1st inst, to
satisfy Judgment against the city for $500.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

The Six Nation Indians, dwelling on the
banks of Grand river, Canada, have contributed
one hundred pounds for the relief of the widows
and orphans Of soldiers employed in the war
against Russia
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

The Louisiana legislature adjourned on the
10Th inst, aud the members dispersed to their
homes.
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We are indebted to the hon. J. P. Benjalhil
for a copy of the Exploration of the VALLEY o
the Amazon" by lieutenant Gibbon, and otle
interesting public documents.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

EE- Those of our town subscribers who dc
not receive their papers regularly, will please
send word to the Office.
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We arc indebted to Mr.. Geo. NJ. Turner for
lis attentions.
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Thanks 10 the clerks Of the Swamp Fox, r.
w Powell, and Rapides, for forwarding our
papers from Alexandria.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoS.-New York pa
pers of the 18th inst, say returns from 80
towns in New Hampshire give Metcalfe 1000
majority and they elect 18e know nothinss
and SO democrats to the legislature
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of the Black Warrior outrage: many othe,
instances of aggression upon our commerce,
and insults to the national flag BY the Spanish
authorities of Cuba It declares that the sci
zure of the Black Warrior presents so clear
case OF wrong that it would be reasonable to
expect full Indemnity therefore as soon as this
unjustifiable and offensive conduct shall be
made known to her catholic majesty
The second message, from which we have
quoted very mildly states that the outrages.
aggresslons, and insults inflicted upon US by
Spain, are still unatoned for
The third expresses the pious hope that the
present government will be more favorably in
cllned than the preceding to comply with our
just demands.
Small by degrees and beautifully less, it comes
from bloody war down to lamblike meekncss.
Alas for gen. Pierce! No longer with trum-
pet tones doth he call his followers to victory
and conquest From his war-bugle proceed
eth no more the blast that exciteth to deeds of
arms and high emprise; but in its stead there
cometh forth the meek and moving of
the bleating lamb! So sayeth one of the de-
mocratic organs at Washington! And this
was the memorable chieftain-impiger, iracun-
dus, inexorabiis, acer-whose mission it was
according to his chosen organ, the Washing
ton Union, to subjugate the wings! He had
conquered peace for the wings" So said
his organ. But that was not enough. The
further and higher duty lay before him of ma
king them pass under the yoke-sub iugum-
In token Of their unequivocal and absolute
submission to his imperial rule! How won
derful the transformation! Nashville Banner.
BISHOP 1vEs.-1t is reported that this gen.
tleman. formerly bishop of North Carolina
and who gained some notoriety about two
years since by deserving the episcopal faith to
that of romansm, is now in a state of utter
restitution. The Newark IN. Jersey Mercury
learns from reliable authority that his crcum-
stances are such as to compel him to solicit aims
for his sustenance, while his seantv apparel
plainly exhibits his true condition. He is now
it it said in New York city.
The Six Nation Indians, DWELLING on the
banks Of Grand river, Canada, have contributed
one hundred pounds for the relief of the widows
and orphans Of soldiers employed in the war
against Russia.
The FIRE engines and bose carriages be]ona-
ing to the city Of Pittsburg, together with tie
iron safe in the mayors office, were advertised
to be sold at sheriff's sale on the LIST inst. to
satisfy Judgment against the city for $500.
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I
We are indebted to the hon. B. L. HodgeIfor
list Of the acts passed at the recentsessioEI of
the Legislature.
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Thanks to Mr.. Culberson, Of the Lone STIR,
and Mr. Douglass, of the Trader, for their pc
lite attentions.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

Those in want of scasonable and fashionable
dry goods, clothing, hats, caps, boots, shoes,
etc., will do well to visit Mr. John Larimer, No.
Texas street. His assortment is extensive
all fresh from New Orleans-and is sold at ex-
traordinary low prices. Give him a call.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

The hon. Roland Jones has returned home,
looking hale and hearty after his labors in cPn-
gfess.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

Thanks to friend Perroncel, of the Fanny
Fern, for files Of n Orleans papers to the 2 list.
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ioi WAS uot The MAN De tflfed With, and since
he has brought the matter to light, they sit very
much chap fallen and uneasy in their seats. A
motion to print 500 copies of his report led to
an acrimonious debate, but the motion finally
prevailed, three democrats ayocating its publ
cation.
A female slave, belonging to a Louisiana
planter was taken from a vessel, bound from
New Orleans to Philadelphia, off New Castle,
Delaware, by the police, and her kidnapper,
one R. Warwick, was arrested and committed
to prison.
The Commercial Bulletin estimates that there
are yet over six hundred thousand bales of cot
ton detained by low water in the Red, Arkan-
sas, Ouachita and Yazoo rivers.
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The Houston Telegraph has conversed with
several sugarpl planters living on the Brazos, who
state that nearly all the cane has suffered from
the dry rot, and that there will not be seed
enough in that section toplant one fourth of the
ground intended One gentleman who was
preparing to plant 100 acres will not have seed
for more than 20, and his neighbors generally
are in the same fix.
The Natchitoches Chronicle says that the
supply Of flour in that town is so small that the
bakers cannot supply all their customers with
bread. Hard times.
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The Bienville Times, of the esd inst. saws
the past week has been dry and unusually cold
for the season. We very much fear the peach
crop is cut off, as we have had sharp frosts-
ice-mercury down to 5odegrees. We saw,
few days ago, large field of corn up and look
ing well; but Jack Frost has bit it all down.
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The Claiborne Advocate, Of the 21st inst,
says that the health of the country is rather
more unfavorable than usual-the pneumonia,
and other complaints Of slighter character, be-
ing Of rather frequent occurrence
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

Col. WATsos.wWe have had the pleasure
OF an introduction to col. Watson, of Shrevc-
port, who is now on a short visit to this place
Col. Watson, as we have previously intimated
has been widely and favorably spoken of, as
being most prominent among the prospective
candidates for the governorship The colo
nels prospects are certainly quite encouraging,
and we feel assured that his claims will be suc-
cessfully sustained. more available, Judi
cious and efficient choice cannot be made.
Claiborne Adv
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

The Providence Journal says that during the
last session Of the general assembly of Rhode
Island nothing was done for party, and when
ever either house divided on any question, old
distinctions seemed almost entirely oblitera~
ted We congratulate Rhode Island on its
happy political family, and wish we could speak
in the same commendatory strain Of the late
session of the Louisiana legislature.
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gyOuR jon OFrIcE.-We have added to
our establishment one Of HoE's PATENT FoTARH
PRESSES, capable Of printing from 1900 TO
1890 cards, circulars, etc, per hour,) and an
additional hand press suitable for pamphlets
and large jobs, together with q fine ASSORTMENT
of ornamental type, paper, and blank cards
which enables US to FIJI orders for every des-i
crption Of printing to any extent in superior
style, with great despatch and at unusually
low prices.
The river continues to decline, and n$viga-
l, h
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

The New Orleans Delta, Of the goth inst,
says, the confirmation of the reported deash of
the Russian emperor and the farer prospect
of peace. seem to have affected our great sta
pie favorably, and some $4,000 bales found
purchasers yesterday at an average advance
of quarter Of a cent.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-28

FIRE.-The cooper shop Of Mr.. Deal, sltua+
ted on Spring street, caught on FIRE about nine
O'Clock Monday night, and was Destroyer a
heavy gale Of wind was blowing at the time
and serious fears were entertained. Of an eEsten-
sise confagration, but by the exertlons q gal
liant hearts and strong arms the flames were
subdued, and the adjoining houses saved. Mr..
Deal is a hard working, industrious man. and
should be sympathised with in his misfortune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-12


u Man 6fAEaf, KRoKUK, Iowa. 50 800
A LWAyS on hand &c neral assortment of Rib-
"A bonA, Osspets, Laacs, Edgings, Insertion and
Millinery Goods tn Denersi, with large assortment
OF white goods uocsiesy, Comforts Gloves, Suspen-
ders, Cap, Letter and Fancy Note Papers. Envelcps
common and fancy, blank Books, fancy Soaps, Hair
Oil, Cologne aud perfnmory of all kinds, large
assortment OF pocket cutlery, Scissors Raxors Pts
tolls, Clocks, gold aud silver Watches and jewery
Of all descriptions. quality and prices also large
aud general assortment of Combs Batana- IAf44.as,
Pins, Needles, speetaeleS and Cases. Port Monies
fine assortment of Pocket Wallet. II IN OF sndum
Books, Pencils Shaving Brushes and Boxes fancy
Work Boxes, Goggles and Eye Protectors. In a
word every thing comprised in the
NOTION AND FANCY GOODS LINE.
Also large assortment of
FIN + q u TAES
Accordeont and Flutnas Of all grades.
Our stock will be found very heavy and complete,
our goods having been selected for the early fall
rads, with great and With special reference
the requirements uf the western markets, We are
confident We give satisfaction to ali as regards
both quality and prices, a. intend TO compete
with the ST. Louis market, and will sell low, il
not little lower, than y'house in thc West.
We sell at WHOLESALE ONLY, and confne our
selves to particular branch Of business and of
course buy and sell cheaper than persons kcepinc
promiscuous stock. We would respectfully request
Merchants pcdlsrs, and Dealers in general to give
call and examine stock and prices, and sat
i.fy themselves before purchasing elsewhere, we
think they will find IL greatly TO their advantage.
Call at No 81 Main Street. G. II HUSTON.
Sept |, 1858. ddw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-12

Bho Uni0erstsy's Ya1naly - -
ISSUED under the Seal, GAacti0n and A1th1f1
i 81 the pniversiiy Of Free Mediciue and Popp1a1
Knowjsdee, chartered by the Slste sf peansyivuaie}
April - 1858, with capital of al60, 900, mainly
for the pnrposc of arresting the evils Of Spuries
aud Worthless Nostrums also, Tor supplying ~
community with reliable remedies wherever ooD1
petcnt Physician cannet or will not be employed.-7
This Institution has purchased from Dr. JoHS ~
Row AND his celebrated
ROWAND'S TONIC MIXTURE,
known for upwards of twcnty-fy years tbs
only sure and safe cure for Fever and Ague, &c. 4
and his inestinable remedy for Bowel Complsints1
Rowand's Compound Syrup Of Black berry Root
which highly approved and popular remedies, To-
gethcr with The tniyersit US Remedy for Ccmpiaint
of the Lungs; the University e Remedy for Dyspsp-
STA or 1ndigestion the University ReNeey fot
Costive Bowels also, the University Almanne Aay
be had, a, the Branch Dispcnsary, or Store Il
MCKINNEY d RUNNER, Kcokuk.
Augnst Ill, ISS5.y
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BURLINGTON


Corner Main and Jefferson streets,
BURLINGTON, Iowa.
4 BRANCH Of the Mercantile Ctlis,,e Of Penn
n syls ania-inoor porated by the Legislature Of
that State with perpetual charter.
TRUSTEES:
His Excettcncs the Hos. JAMES RuCnAAAN !; Hon.
WILLIAM WILKINS, (late Secretary ut nr,rf4he
Hon. MosEs HAMILTON HoN. W III. Lowry. Hon.
CHARLES NANL)R; and GIN. j. X MooREuEAp
FACULTY.
AspEEw /. HowpEs, late senior Professor of Book
Keeping md Commercial Science in the Mercantile
College OF Pennsylvania.
LoUis IL. DALHoFf, late Professor of Commercial
aud Ornamental Pcnmnnshlp in tho same instltu.
ton.
CHAs. RES. DARwIs member of the Burlington
Bar Professor OF Mercantile Law.
The Principals design carrying out in every par
tcular that course of training for business intro
duccd and followed up for upwards of fifteen years
by Mr. DUff, the founder of the Mercantile College
of Pennsylvania, by which about 8 900 merchants
and accountants have been qualified for business
1t is now regarded by business men as the most
thorough and effective preparation for the account
ant given in the United States. II compreheuds
upwards al 400 real business Observation-Disclosures
ting six different methods Of conducting books by
double cntry~abcut 500 CONNER iai computations
explaining many business operations not found in
common arithnietics--a comprehensive course OF
mercantile Penmanship-b business forms and bust
ness lctters-daily lectures commercial law and
commercial seiences.
Duff Book Keeping, Harper edition, price 81 ;
80, the most perfect and comprehensive in the Eng
ant, perfect system for such accounts, SITE be
had vi Corses Book Store, Jefferson Street.
rc- Send for Circular by mail
Burlington, July rs, 1881. d6w
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WARpEs's OrFcE, Iowa PEsirEsrIARY,
IT. Madison, "A ugust Esd, 1855.
SEALED proposals. win be received by the Warden
- of the Iowa Penitsntiary, his office, until the
kst day Of October next for furnishing supplies for
~ n1e, fr the AsuAl year commencing October l.t,
1854 2o.he delivered - follows
Se00 hsety rpsk, December LIST.
1000 corn fed beef, Dec LIST.
100 paiu ooarse mems shoes, assorted sizes, from
to Ii, Nov. lat.
leo pein WOODEN socks, 30 pairs November l.t, 30
January LIST. 1856.
90 barrels 6ne -four, barrel ror week, or 4 rer
month.
l25 bushels corn meal 10 bushel per month
100 /" Irish potatoes, SO bu. November T. 30
APRIL LIST, 1856.
20 bushels white beans 10 bushels November ist,
10 March LIST, 1856.
barrels N. o. molsssc-, 8 November let .
April ln, 1856.
bbls. cider vinegar, Nov !, / April I, 1886
sscks g. 4. Salt, Nov. lat
] barrel lard oil, do
b6a0 star raadles, 2 Nov j, . April ], 1856
ehest Y. II. tsa, Nov. lat.
aaoks Rio c06oe, Nov. let, April lst, 1856.
~ oogsn oak WOOD, 25 cords Dee lst 25 cords Jan
-, cosds Feb. LIST, p cords March LIST 95 cords
April 1T, 1856.
sle pieces sscst brown shirting, Nov: LIT.
10 barrels mess pork April lst 1856
Tho bids 70 be orcned by the Inspctors as required
by section 3lS23 Of the code Of Iowa BY which they
Eil1 Be governed in accepting rejecting the same
gagats bids will be considered, and so per cent on
- aneant Of accepted bid will be paid in ninety
days a4tm the delivery as above. The balance in
ninety days thereafter.
Aug. Is, la55.--wit Warden Iowa P.nt sntiary