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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE CAM DA.
|11Ex DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Market for Brcadatuffs Dull.


HALIFAX. July l8.-The Cunard steam
Canada from Liverpool. en- route for
Pw York, arrived here this morning.
The Canada brings dates from England
the 5ih, three days later than those b,
Arago.
The news by this arrival is meagre and
aily unimportant, consisting mainly OF
ais nf the repulse OF the Allies a, the
lskof Tower. with further evidence Of
management on the part Of the allied
nerals.
AfAiss before Sebastopol are unchanged
no indication Of my new movement
No political news Of momeu, in ary
( OF Europe.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
prros The depression noticed al the
artme Of the Arago. snd which va.
ibuted to the last advices from ,he
ted States, still continues. and The mar.
clcsed about one.eighth penny below
e OF the previous Friday. The weeks
mess am united 20 about &C. 900 balls
quarter Of whir', was ON sp, culalion
RgApsrrFFs Favorable weather and
prospects caused dull market, bu'
fs. except or Indian corn, which is l..
3 lover, and generally unchanged
tern Canal flour quoted at 40s ard
b..
aovisross = Prices unci anged. o.
nited business doing. Lard, hosev-
vas rather ligher.
oEEr MARxEr.-l'hc Lon Ion money
ket was easy. although rst~s wsre
fey s. high as se'ore he public4lio't
pc NV French loan. Conso.s clos j
-.
ADDITIONAL BY THE CANADA
10 Canada reached her COCK 81 10 hi,
nd Raglan was buried July 81. with
i'omp circumstances permitted
|mors that peillsier was to be sue j.
I'd were current.
le Allies lad been STRENGTHENING their
pces against the MaakoH. and In.
dispatch, 10 July 4t; mentions that
cge was progressing satisfactorily.
hgthy details Of the repaise OF the
pr June continue to occupy tie Eng
Apers. During tie assault 200O
ID troops penetrated The suburbs
topol, and held possession OF one
for eighteen hoursl
ma papers state that GortschakofT
ing for reinforceinenss to The exten,
600 men.
pll operations were going forward in
lstic, but without important results
latest dates, the main body Of The
squadron was of Crons' adj.
he British Parliament the proceed
rsre devoid ofintsrest. Lord Ei.in
lked Of for Postmaster General.
new Cunard steamer. Persia, of
tons. had been launched, md would
n place in October.
Russian Secretary Of Legation had
secret mission to France and
ID. The American minister to PR
said to have recognized him on
steamer returning to Lisbon.
dihculiiss con irued in Spin. A
2 Catalonia was reported. BARGE
y in the hands Of the insurgents
torrak had more the app arance OF
han an instruction. Napoleon is
have declared he would proven,
empt To unseat Queen Isabella.
King Of Prussia was said to he re-
q from his illness.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21

ipHr Boy. "A ped gagne in ihi.
thopd related to ne a Iaug
|pne of his scholars. a son Of the
Isle. He told him 10 spell hos
% rs.e. horse. commenced Pa,
rss-tili.y. = sud the teacher. :. bu'
!" SURF replied Pat, an
tell me, the other day, not 70 ~,
Re jAbbcrs ! iss ran thing with
dsy and lnoaler the next."-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21

A NEW METAL.-An ex raofdinary
metal J. sud II hs,e bern discoyesei by
NJ ~aine Clare Desile. Professor OF
ttcml'try at the Superior Norm / school.
Pals, IN conjunction WI b vi Wholer,
professor OF Chem try al he Unlsersty
Of Go.ilngen. In report made 10 ne
freuen Einpefor ty lie III mister o. Pub
y ms rucion, Tie me al is has de-.
scri1cd . Nnr,. tins ex raorljnary m.
tai light AS glass. VIII te and sh I'm as
: lVtr. limos uncaangeabl- as 20 d, m i
leable snd duci!e II tie ssme d~gree IS
hes~ Er cions me- as, s,ro L as iol, pnd
Witch i, cap bic Of be ng woraed into am
iotm by ssiiag. by the h miner and by
tie tlle. this meta which Is found ~
ahundanre IN The c.1mmo est elsy. s. all
haze taken lis place in Tie domestic econ
omy, and the arts, no astonisbment will
be lie at the encourage witch your
Majesty has given IN order to render It's
exiricaiion easy and less costly. Once
more it will be admitted that everything
Is connected by science, and that he
same wonderful discovery of the decom-
position Of bocies BY the ,ile. which pro-
cured Cor Davy The grand prize founded
by Napoleon l.. has led to this not less
" eHd-rful discovery OF the conversion Of
potter. clay into metal which NAV RI
val gold an1 silver in its interchangeable
ross. and IRON by lis abund ,nce on the
very surface of the ground"
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Dental Notice.
DR.. j. K. RICKEY, Surgeon Dentist.

N Having returned from the East, will
~ be happy TO wait on his friends.
%10YyHaving large stock Of Teeth, f. om
tie best manufactures, can please
the most fasldious. Teeth mounted on either
gold or plaiiha, on his new improved method,
which is now being used BY the best Dentists
lie Is also prepared TO cunt Block Teeth, OF
Continuous Gums, on gold or pIa'ina ,ck<n on
The saitsr, at . lower PRICE amounting TO The diff
ference in ces Of material; tui. sets on gold for
500, on PLArInA Tor $50; all work warranted.
Once south side OF Rpndscq, between 81 and
4th streets, keokuk. march27 dly
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$1,000 REWARD,,

NTRAYED or stolen from the snhsc. iher, be
~ tween the morning OF June 30ih and ~ ID
a sorrel eolored HORSE, with the following
MAJ ks: two white hind feet, white spot in the
lace, ard about lit hands hgh.the hair was rub
bed # from the under jaw By Tho halter. The
horse was purchased from Alan Youtsey ne ar
Abba. Monroe county, Iowa, last Saturday
morning. and he may have started tor that place.
Any person giving information where said
horse can be found, or returning him to tho sub
scriber. shail receive the above reward.
DF HUMPHREY 4 GAGE
July 4. 1855, dkwif.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
Tax COiieCt0r'S Sale.

CfTY OF kEoKUK, Lee County, State OF
" Iowa. By virtue Of The chatter and ordi.
IA .rrs Of the city % keokus will ofTrt Al
psa%Ac sale (unlsss he atnofni VI tx and c,st
hereafter SPECIFIED ~ prevous'y pad) al ihe
Mayor Office IN said city Of Ke,kak. on We'd
ae-day. The wenty- h day ~ Jgy A 1855
between the hn1rs IF ten O'Clock A M. and
four O'Clock P. NJ Of said day the following
described lots in the city af Keoknk, to pay thu
special tax aud costs lsvied a1d assessed against
such lots By the Cry Couacil Of said city fer
Nc AdanIzing OF NUN, second s1d Third streets
IN front o such lots, viz:
kcAiumiziag ON Man Street.
Names Of Owners. Description. 10. Block Tar Gee.
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A CARD.
MgsSRx paRNELE CAMPBELL

ID ESPECTFuLLY announce to the cit- <s.a
IL ze a Keokak and vicinity that -, n
hey intend (as soon asa room can = OBJ ALI0
aimed in The ue& block now bslng hal' by D.
~. kibourne) 10 open TO he puh9ic new
and Will - ecied SICK OF fac Watches and
leselry. Silver IN Plated Ware Also a yasle
Y OF Foe Cutlery, Mu.eal ins'rlments Of all
descriptions, &C &c, &c, IN fact every thing
pertaining 10 or lire OF business.
For the present we may be found N Gflham's
slock, on SECOND Street, three doors south OF
Parsons B4nking House, where portion OF our
stock Is exhbted.
We are sow prepared to do all kinds OF work
in orr line.
g~ Fire watches and JewelrY OF all kinds
repaired mi wsrrsated by competent workmen
pARMELE A. CAMPBELL
May 80 1898.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
HON II TvNVJ RANCE.

lit IOWA STATE Insurance COMPANY, o
4 -oauk, having ia.1Y o-gantzel according
10 The Ar,leles Of Incorporaiipn, and having re
eelved apaii atoms for assurance and fas4n pro
mum . les ~ property amousiing IL $l00, 200
- nov preparefi 70 -sas Policies, on the saier
class Of risks, Tor three wears on the MUTUAL
plan, aid for one year AID shorter periods for
cash preminm.
officers Eiecteifsr the ensuing Year,
DIRECTORS.
G II Perry, John McCune, Ell Harrison
" Rankin, Il Smyth, Ford,
X Greet, Billings, WmF Turner
{ CARRIER, Wiekersaam,
ExEcu TIVE ccMMrrTEE.
b II II urison, G q rber. John McCuns
klnkin. g B Smsth.
C H pgRav. Pres ] RAvKrs. vicepees't
rUsSEK Sec'y. + II iiAssIsox, Tfeas'r.
% Office in Concert HILL building "a story.
July 4,h, 1855. dan. lyw.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
The Glorious Fourth.

The GLORIOUS Fourth. lie dav we celebrate,
AID lou proclaim The freedom OF the free,
" hen zach enj VS. his social fete-0-fefs,
And pufs his weed and sips his sangaree-
Excuse me, Saugsree, no more. no more
Like days of Early childhood they have nes.
They are ptohibitsd BY law,
Thereforefo use them 'hs i'll bred
But " hist the hid If Genius lives,
To compute, form, or 70 invent,
bies sed solace then she gives,
Which none o earth ever report,
She leaders il in every form,
To Freedoms Son or Daughter,
A. GU hing from the Marble Fount
The sparkling MixERsL WATER, saper
For quality its not surpassed lis fine. In TACT il
But ii yol doubt il, why then pray you call o.
MOORE & HOOPER,
iuly g. 10 Main ct. between 2 and 3.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21

A DfaB1LicAL OUrRAGE-A dispatch
from Pfovi ence, dated July l4,h, s,vs
The dwelling house of Mr. John
Tucker. on the edge Of this city. was
blown up and alinos, entirely destroyed
last night. 8 me person placed a small
key of gunpowder under his bed, and
from q train outside it was fired, causing
a terrific explosion. No one was serious
ly injured. lhonsh the escape from death
Of Mr.. Tucker and two young ladies
seems little less than miracu GUS"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
MOORE l. HOOPER.
,uARNACU f6rS AND DRUGGISTS.

r.. MOORE. }. II. HOOPER
MOORE & HOOPER.
PHARNACVl lists AND DRUGGISTS.
HAVE this day associated themselves to- ID
Ill gether for the purpose Of conducting w
general Drug and Prescription business I'M ~
der the above firm. Particular attention viii De
given to the latter branch TO which they have
both served regular apprenticeship. Phvsi-
clans and the public can rely on having their
prescriptions promptly aud accurately COM
bounded at all times. one of the firm will be
constantly in attic ndance
ROBERT MOORE
]. HENRY HOOPER.
March IA. 1855 DIFF
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WILLIAM w. BELKNAP.

A T Il q r y + Y A t l. A w,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND INSURANCE AGENT.
HAVING received rev Commission from the
Ii Governor, is prepared TO take ackno Wedge
nents and dep9sllious as usual
All business requiring the services oil Nota-
rv Public attended o promptly.
Ere, Inland and Life Insurance Policies in
substantial com as,es issued at lowest rates.
Pensions AID Land Warrants obtained for
those entitled o them, and Land Warrants
bought aud sold.
- Office corner Main and Second Streets,
up stairs.
June ,, 1855. d-mli 6m
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--...-+--,..-----.,.--...--,-------
DRIED BE r.

= fl00 LBS. 81. Louis Sugar Cured DRY
~,UUU Beef, warranted the bAst ever in THU
market WM. C. FUNKHOUSEl.
June 2, 1885,.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21

JUST received small lot Of Cove Oyster. o
y this Springs covirg by
MN. G. FUNKHOUSER.
1June ., 1855.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21

CT When writing 10 a publisher omit
yeul, name; let him guess who you are
from your Handwriting"
Carefully avoid placing The name Of
your post office, county or State upon
our Letter. lest, ty SO doing, you should
beray your Whereabouts.
When about to change your residence.
and wishing the direction of you paper
changed. instruct the publisher as follows;
Sir: Hereafter send my paper to-
ana much obli.e yours, etc.--. Don t
lei hlm know your former address. lie
nav hunt that out from among hundred
thousand others. No matter If it occn-
pes week--he may have nothing else
to do
When YOU wri'e offend" requesting
an answer by return mail, > leave i'm to
prepay the postage OH the answer. as you
deserve s,me compcns alton for the plea
sure you afford him.
AVOID carrying sm'll change. you might
spend II. Tie P. stmaster will be quite
delighted with the privilege Of trus ing
You. he would mo- be SO mean as 10
charge" three cents.
When calling for letter at the post
Office. always ask" An, thing for me z"
Don't give your name and when inform
ed " No." don't believe IL, but put your
self into an agony OF surprise and wonler,
and ask the Postmaster when he "rxpee's
e. for you. Should he ask you kom
ON You ale looking fr ccminunica-
lion, tell him, :. from The West" He will
then understand.
When ycn request letters directed &c
the care" OF some liend whom you are
abou, TO visit, ask him TO fend his boy e
the post Office several times day to = in.
quirs.n Hs will dsem |. y privilege 4
wait npon yol Ds1eta0s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
COOL.

I HAVE on hand dozen Ice Chests and Re-
frigerators, embracing several different sizes
and yles, which will be sold at the lowest pri-
COS, and warranted to please. by
VIM. C. FUNKH0uSER.
June 2, 1858.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
Pork and Beans

have l,Tserce pickeled pork cured, ais.
few bushels white Btans'o accompany
For sale cheap W. G.. FUNKHOUSER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
Fresh Butter In Ice,

Fresh Butter In Ice,
CUSTOMERS can be supplied until further
" notice. with choice Butter in Ice at Is cents
per pound, by
WIN C. FUNKHoUSER.
June 20, 1885. sc Main Street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21
Corn Meal.

Corn Meal
t00 BUSHELS Fresh White Meal for sale
lUU low BY w. G. FURKHOUSER.
line 3D.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-21

WANTED,
n CLERK thoroughly ysrsed in the Drug hu-
II siasss. An interest In : paying Drug bssi-
nsss would BE- disposed Of TO one having some
ssss. S1ssSSsi6s iiss = - 49,. -
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FRESH LEMONS.

.)S BOXES choice Sicily Lemons, just re,
~ ceived and for sale low by
w. c. FUNKHoUsER.
irre 30
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FLOUR. FLOUR.

FLOUR. FLOUR.
CUSTOMERS can from this date be supplied
" with Quincy Eagle Flour, which il warrant
ed to be superior to any made in the Mississippi
Valley. bv W. c. FUNKHOUSER.
June ~, 1855. d
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Fruits. Fruits.

Fruits. Fruits.
Oh BOXES choice Layer Raisins, Whole, nalf
~ and qua ter boxes. 1000 lbs fresh Zante Cur
rants, 10 cases Citron, 25 cases fire. h pfnnes Tor
sale by w. G. FUNKHODSHR.
June 90. d
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New Grocery Store.

a. BFf0EDnAD
rs Agent for the Missouri State Mutual Insu-
L rance Company. the Directors OF which sre
amsng the oidesfAn best knpwn business 40
of St. Louis. 06pH
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9nck Flour.
InO BAGS OF " lbs each Extra Family
HUI Flour for sale at greatly reduced prl-
ces by w. G FUNkHOUSEK.
june 80.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-20
Good effect Of Fusion Meetings.

The Guernsey Jenersonian thinks Ford's in
Irritable speech in that county advanced the
democratic cause. We have no objection TO
Ford's speaking on every stump in the Stale.
The JefIersOnian says; ...r
"The FusioniSts of Knox county recently
held a fandango in Mi. Vernon, which, like
The one III this place, was o SpiritlesS, impo-
tent affair. The Banner is Of the opinion that
II made at least one hundred votes for tbe
democratic party. There is little doubt that
Ford's speech here, was the means Of making
an equal number Of votes for The democracy in
this county. His avowed hostility to foreign.
ers stuck out despite his efforts TO conceal il.
1t wouldn't surprise US if"Sam'' in this conn
~, after the second Tuesday in October should
be found in the condition OF The sheep Ford so
graphically described in The presence of the
ladies', n his speech in this place. DiScomft-
ure and defeat are entail. ed upon him and
his unfortunate progeny"
The same paper speaks OF the feeling in
Harrison county as follows:
"The democracy OF Harrison county, had a
tremendous gathering at their county seat on
the 3lSt ult., 10 hear the Democratic speakers
announced 10 be there, Over Two thousand
the Sentinel thinks, were in attend.
ance. They have nominated an excellent
ticket, aud rom public and private SOURCES,
our Information warrants us in believing that
II will be elected. We have seen, within a
weeks past, some Of the warmest and
reliable wings of old Harrison, who saw
hey cannot go the fusion ticket. This an.
pears 20 be a general thing all over the State"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-20
COUNTY

Democrats Of PEBBLE county, remember that
on next Friday a week is the day appointed
Tor the holding Of the County Meeting. 1t is
important that there should be a genera turn
out of the friends of Democracy. The season
for SupineneS has passed away, The time for
action has arrived. A perfect and thorough
organization of the democracy of the County
must be effected, aud in order 10 do this sue.
ceSStulsyr it is absolutely necessary that a
large gathering shoIld be assembled. You
are oil freeman, and as such you ought 10
know your duty 10 your Country and her free
inslitutions-yo u do know it, and one of the
requirements of that law of duty is, that you
assist in every honorable way in furlbering the
Interests and securing The success OF the DEM
ocratic marty, believing its policy TO be produc.
tive oil "the greatest good to the greatest num-
ber'" In view then, of the glorious institu.
lloRS oil our Country-in view OF the success
oil Democratic prInciples-in view of our duty
as Freemen-in view Of the exalted character
and commanding talents of our candidates and
Tue veal oil the greatness Of the people, we urge
you to come together as a band of freemen
and consult upon The best means of ~insuring
'he success Of our candidates, carrying out the
principles Of Democracy, securing the perpe,u-
ny OF our free institutions and strengthing the
BOND OF our glorious Union. Gov. MEplLL,
Hon. ii. B. PAYNE and Hon. W. C. GRoEsBEcK,
will address the meeting, and let every one
who is opposed 10 Abolition disunion turn GU,
let every one who is opposed 10 religious
'n'oierance and midnight secret political So
come and hear those noble CHAMPIONS
Democtacy on this occasion. Turn out,
Democrats, Turn out
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-20
The Know Nothings on their Last Legs.

The Continental the particular organ of The
know nothings. is fearful that TIE party is
lost without redemption in Ohio, unless il re-
Pudin'eS Chase. Hear it;
We call attention of the true Americans of
OHIO 10 The fact that the New York Tribune
dhe Times, the Albany Evening Journal, and
other papers OF the Fusion, or so called Re-.
publican strife, are the loudesl and most foul
lnoulhed II denunciaiiOn Of Tie Americans Of
Ohio. They act in concert aud sympathy with
The led hot abolition organ Of GiddingS, the
SehtHeb and Chaae'S particular pets, in de.
nouncing the X. Ms, and Trying 10 break down
theIr power aud influence. Their object is 10
destroy the American organization, that they
may build up The Republican party upon lis
runs, and thefeby ride into power.
by their sectional movement they ex pcc,i in
1906 10 elect Chase or Some such dcnlagosue
aud aOolitioniSt 10 the Presidency. Let no
American be deceived. The contest this fall
decides the fate Of The American Order in DINO
and by voting for Chase yon give a death
blow 10 the Cause you have pledged your hon.
or and your best efforts 10 build up and sus
lain.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-20
Further Testimony.

1t will be seen by the following from the
SandLSky Mirror, Of Monday evening last, tina!
Nh Russ, of the ln'elligenz-B Ialt, insists
that his version oflhe CHASE letter is genuine .
CHASE's LETTER-Irs Chase
has teiegropneL 10 The State Journa! that his
oanduSky letter, as published, is SO inaccurate
,Iiat IT Knight as well have been a forgery"
rms Is latamount 10 a bach-out, and makes
us Pfedicament worse than ever. So far as
concerns his real views, we leave The question
TO be settled with those whomh he has at,cmpt.
ed 10 deceive. But as 10 the substantial accu-
fdcy OF The letter 1t is a clear case. 1t was
translated from the original by Mr. Ruess, the
edllor oil the lntelligenz. Blatl, who is on ex.
ceIlent scholar. Mr.. RueSs insists that il is
correct and has re published it in last Satur-
piper
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-20
The Deserted Wife.

This Is the title ola new work by The far
famed American authoress Mrs. E. D. E. N.
~SoUTHwoRK, which will be issued from the
publication office o! T. B. PETERSON, 1902
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, the latter part
of the present month. The announcement OF
a new book by this distinguished autho,ess, is
sufficient to Great a lively interest in all those
who are fond of pure and chaSte American
works, and judging from the frs! few pages
OF the above work, which we have read, We
think it cannot fail 10 rank as one of the
-"brightest and purest ornaments among The
literature OF this country. 1t is complete in
one large volume and neatly bound in cloth,
copies Of which will be sent free OF postage,
TO any person renting 1925 to The publisher
in Philadelphia.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-09-20
FALSE FEARS.

That Know NothingiSm is doomed in This
county and this Stale, is generally admitted
oy rejecting men. The newspapers in the in
lereSt of that faction may pirate about ,he Pope
oil Rome until their Threats become sore, and
attempt 10 make simple minded people believe
mat because Rome was once saved Ly the
cackllng OF geese, That they are the geese
Whose cackling is 10 save America, bui the If
Efforts Will be utterly futile. Their affected
lear That Catholicism will ever rule America
IS SO absurd and contemplate, that none bur
a tnave or o fool will dare thus TO insult The
good sense Of the people. For the purpose Of
showing the ~falIacy OF this Know Nothing
ooog a-boo, we subjoin a few iacts from the
census and ether tables, for the benefit or
those of the Know Nothing party, who feel
alarmed at the strength and numbers of the
Catholic Church in tie United States. A care
iul consideration Of the figures will show to
any unprejudiced mind, that there is 70 occ,-
sion Tor creating unnecessary alarm, or con-.
SANITY preaching up danger, and CRYING worr
~'Jlih v
"neh there is no wolf; but thai the public
peace, SO far from requiring a display of ami
mostly against any creed Of faith, however er
roneous 1t may be considered, is best securad
by a liberal tolelalion of ~onirt~n. ana an otto,
nal separation Of religious from political ones.
lions.
by the census OF 1850, the number Of cbrr-
ches in the United States and Teri,or;.,
$685.; OF which l,227 were Roman Catholic.
The value ofchurch property was $751; 46, 37I.
OF which the Catholic was 50, 256, 758. The
church accommodations was 1920, 1s9; Of
winch the Catholic was CTS, 72l. The nub.
l'Shed census does not give the number of
chufch members, but from other Statistics nrb
''Shed III connection with the census, it an
'eprs mat The lumber of Catholics in the Uni
ed STATES was 1884, 800: another statement,
ms The nnn'per more than @ $1,000 less. If
l'so appears that the Baptist, Methodist Pres
CongTegaiionaliSls, and Episcopol-
ans number each on q average more than tbe
From the statistics, at direre,,
'efiodS II VIII be apparent that the Catholics
ave not been increasing in proportion 10 III.
of the country. The aggregate
population IN 1850, was 23,l 1911 SIG, of which
''@1O'0S5 were foreign born. From the nre.
'eeding ii will be seen I at the number of
jalho'IcS rs well MS !he number of foreien
'oFn' Is 'nfing VIXEN compared with the np-
rega'e population.