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MORE RoBBERIEs.-Mr. Ford had O gold
watch stolen from his sleeping room on
Wednesday night. Mr.. Hamilps house wae
slso entered by thieves ON the same night
Our City Council have night watch en-
ployed, at an expense of twenty sdd dollars
per week, and yet robberies are becoming Of
almost nightly occurrence.
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AccInHyT.-The delay in laying down the
gas pipe and filling the trenches, on Main
street, is occasioned by the accidental injury
OF tho superintendent Of the work, who
dropped one end Of gas pipe, weighing two
hundecd and fifty pounds, on his foot, there
by crushing it badly, and incapacitsting him
FOR work for several DAYS.
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HNsIRANCE.

INSURANCE.
SsTAR INSURANCE CosrAxY Of New York. ErsA
~ INSURANCE CoEPASY, OF Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford ISsuRAcE COMPANY, of Hartford Conn
KTsA LiYE INSURANCE COMPANY.
The above Companies represent Capital Of 81 ).
0ee eeo Lives, Merchandise, stores dwellings
Personal Property and the various kinds of Proper
ty exposed 10 the peris Of Inland Navigation, in
sured by WM. W. BELKNAP, Agent
Corner o. Main and Second Streets
August H. 1855. dim
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ODELL r. MATLEAS.
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
Boots q nd = OPS.
II constant arrivals our stock u. Easteru Work
~ will seem be the hneet AID largest ever offered
IN keokuk. They selected with special reference
TO the wants Of the retail trade and will comprise
every variety imaginable. The prices will be such
- viii convince every one that hays fully adopt
ed the motto Of Quick Sales and Small Proets'
n. Il. The summer Goods now on hand will be
closed out
Boot and 81 oe Manu- factory.
To the Ladies' We would cav call in aud see our
elegant styles Of Bootees, Buskn., and Slips of the
nneet materials, Manufactured at our establish
ment, which IN point Of quality aud durability We
will warrant to be equAl " any ia the vert
Gentlemen viii End ii 10 their interest to call and
examine our stock Of custom made work, OF which
IN ample quantity win always be kept On hand and
a. We use only the best materials, and employ
but the best work linen, they may rest assured of .
good article, guaranteed to 6t in all cases.
\. b. All ARTICLES OF our own manufacture war
ranted.
Sign of the Mammoth Shoe, corner building. Main
and Third streets.
Auw.
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Boot and Shoe Manufactorv.

T AN prepared 70 manufacture from al OF the best
l. Brands Of French, herman. Belgian and Phila-
delphia Calf Skins, having bought them Of the i'm
porters in New York, and manufacturers in Phlade-
phia- The patrons cf my establishment may rest a.
Sur,d Of getting better artcis than at tho houaes
who buy Of second third hands
Call and exsmine my stock and leave ycur orders.
good and satisfactory BIT warranted and the work
guaranteed At the Boot and Sho. Emporium, No. 6e,
Main Street. ). A DUKE.
August 20, 1S55.-dtf
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large and well selected assortment Of pure
concentrated Botanic Medicines, Tincture. Gel e-
minum, Alcoholic and Hydro Alcoholic Extrac H.
Haskell 4 Merrick'a select Powders, Wedgewecd,
Glass and Iron Mortar, Pill Tiles and Maehin q,
scales and Weights, apAtuias, syringes, Pocket Ca
ses, Lancets, Trusscs, Shoulder Braces, &c. Gt ID
and Tin Foil, Gum and Plain Teeth Files, Excas \
tors, Piuggers, Cast and Impress Cups, Tooth FIR
oee, Hooks and Keys.
Annatto. Alum, Osohinesl, Nader, Extract and
Chip Logwood, Camwosd, Fustic, &c. Dry Le,d
Turpentine, Oil and Paint Of al kinds.
Gold Leaf, Brosse and Carmins. Large assert
ment Of Brushes from the steam mandatory, n.
Y. Window Glass, ssltmouth Tincture and spe lie
Jars. Picking Bottles. Castor Oil, Ink, Liniment
Godfreys Cordial and BAteman's Drop Bottle, Grad
uated Measures, ETC., etc. Storms Scotch and il
lis Cough Candy, Ayrc's Cherry Pectoral, Mar
chse's Uterine Catholicism, Perry Davis Pain Kill
er, Houghton . E4pgiu, Browns Jamaica Ginger and
eli popular Patent Medicines direct from the
fActurcrs and for aa.s to the trade at their hole
sale Prices.
Ny stock IL large and complete, purchased with
great regard to Purity; Freshness and Quality, and
having been engaged in the business for several
years and had it in view to do . general Jobb,ng
business, think that nm now prepared after
great expense and trouble, to meet the wants Of
Druggists, Aerchasts and Physicians with almost
every thing in the linz at the very lowest prices.
keoku ak, August Is, 1855.
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The MAY FLowER.-That ingenious, origi-
nal, and unrivaled caterer, Louis Moore, has
taken the May Flower, where he will dis
rcnse all sorts Of good things to those who
want them.
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Carpets 4 Oil Cloths !

J. 4. DUBKEE r Co., IS Main street.
Lave Just received the largest and most varied
4 stock Of Carpets and Oil Cloths brought to
Iowa
This stock comprises one hundred different styics,
and hayIGg bsen bought before the recent advance,
We will sell Them III present wholesale eastern pr-
We would respectfully invite those who are fur
n.hing their houses, u an examination OF these
1arpes and Oil Cloths, feeling satisfied that the
qualities styles, and prices, such that they can
not fail TO please all who may favor with call.
August Is. 1855 dk~tf
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st. Louis, Mo-, Fal Trade, 18s5

nokACE WHirTFNoRE, NsO FORK.
RosERrB. wHIrTKHoRR,
JOHN p. cAKTER.
n. r u. -. WH1TTEMOR 4 CO..
NANUPACTCR ERS and Wholesale DEALERS in
WI Hats, Caps, Furs and Bonnets, No. 237 Main
street, first door north Of the Bank Of Missouri.
The subscribers more call the attention Of
their friends and all who in want 0: articles in
their line, to their large stock OF Goods mRnufae
tured expressly for the Western trade. and will re
csise, weekly, by Express, all styles which ap
pear the Eastern markets.
We beg leave to call attention our large assert
inent Of Silk and Satin Bonpsts.
From long experience in trade, fifteen year
in this city, feel confdent, that the selection Of
Good. make. lie suited and adapted particular,
to this market; and We respectfully solicit an ex
animation of our stock, being determined to ode,
such inducements will make it desirable to dc
business with
kK. B. WHTTTEMORE 4 co
n. B-The highest market price paid, in eosh, for
Furs and Peltries.
ST. Louis August IA, 1855. dim
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Waoiesdie Rsfci Bakers 4 Confectionery 55 JoAnssn
street,
ID ESPBCTFvLLY inform the public that they
IN have formed partnership for the purpose Of
carrying on the above business in all its various
branches. Cakes Breed, Crackers, and Candies Al
ways on hand u the lowest prices.
Every article purchased from Us warranted.
Our wagon will be the track by the leth Of this
month LANuES 4 DACGHERTY
S.pt 6.-dff
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Hardware and Cutlery.
FALL TN ABE.

g W. II. TUCKER Importers and whoiessle
~. dealers in receipt Of much the Target stock
which they haySAs yet ever displayed 10 the tner-
chants Of Iowa Missouri aud Illinois TO which they
ak attention, and guaranty to be St Louis prices
krpt. L IShh.-d
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knd The WhoIe ni u TT
Lots Is and 1913 in Nashville, and the s E4 OF N
OF 4 26-65s 40 acres) in dlepute.
For the whole Of which ] will take fvenfy- f,ro
fhousdnd dollars onethird in hand, and tho balance
in one two, three, and four annual payments, with
interest ii 10 per cent from date TO be paid annu-
ally and secured by deed Of trust until all paid
Any person wishing for particular information ~
to location quality of the lands, may apply TO IL.
7. Reid Esq, or his Honor the Mayor of the city Of
keokuk. VIM. GTLLISS.
Jn1v
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NEW FALL GOODS,
EDDY, JAMESON Il CO.

ITO and liz Main ST., St Louis.
WE are in receipt Of full Assortments of Plain
w and Twiiled Fianncls, Sattinsts, Black and
Fancy Casimeres, Dark and Medium Style Prints
Brown and Beached Muslns, kc.
These goods purchased PREVIOUS TO TIM An
VANCE, and Ne invite the attention If the city and
country trade.
EDDY, JAMESON, 4 co.
ADJUST 81. l055--3mdAv
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y NIL TERN
nF the Keokuk Female Seminary will commence
~ on Monday September 10th.
k~v. WIN. II. Williams, Principal and Teacher Of
English Gnumsz and Criticism of Intellectual and
Moral Phiknophy, IL.
Mrs. A. l.. Williams Teacher on Piano Forte and
Of the French Language.
bix Mary Z. HIATT. Teacher Of the various branch
- of Mathematics and Natural Science, History &c.
Miss Julia Benedict, Teacher in the Primary De-
partment
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G.. CARRIER e Co.

Ne OG41 WCH a. NOoe
Main ST., between Water and First, KEOKUK, IA.
WHOLESALE Dealers in Foreign aud Domestic
w Dry Goods.
Having received an extensive stock Of Pail 4 Win
ter ids, invite the attention Of country dealers
Among other things, We have = good stock Of
Woolen Hoois all approved grades of Cloths and
SAtnets red, white yellow, twiied and plain Elan
nels 9reat variety Of plain and plaid Linseys an
extensive assortment Of Prints and Of all
kinds
Sept. /, 1s55.-wIy
Te the steckAeiAcrs Of the Keek nm,
MT. Rle0oa0t + MWscaline -. n. Co.
NOTICE is hereby given, that in accordance with
y the conditions # the subscription for the let
Division OF said road, the second instaiment of ~
per cont. will be due and payable Oct. 4th 1885, ct
the banking house Of Charles Parsons, Treasurer Ke
oauk. or 70 che undersigned, General Agent.
J. X. HOkNISH
General Agent X. Mt. y. 4 NJ. X. r. Co
Sept. 7, l655.--dkwtd
Morning Glory and Mt. Pleasant Observer eopy.1
Mckee 4 Tinberaan,s Livery Stahls.
YSHIS Stable, situated on Third Street between
Main and Blondeau Streets, 10 large and com
modious and especially fitted up and adapted for the
business, and the undersigned amply prepared to
accommodate their friends and the pnblic generally
with Seadie Horses, Buggies, and Carriages At rsa-
.on.bls rste. They also keep nor.ss BY the day
W. ZIMMERMAN,
KSabak, Oct. II, 1884 II
Eo0lly CasRiAGs Ger oole.
TDE subscriber oacr for aole very kne Fsmily
> Carriage, which Ass never beea run. will cell
cheap for cssh, exchsaSD 1eir terms for city
ice. Nm =. THOMPSON.
q LES. SAOvEIS-A le1ge stooE lso eI1vslf
IA ssle lov nv q W. HI. TUCKER
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9]The population OF Toronto, Canada
amounts to Al 900.
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Union at the l1imbl0 6i7ie51;;7iI.7I115i5i

9 s. d. G. BILLINGS hare vnltei th>ir
-. stocks of Dry Goods and Grooeriss, ~ nse 9
found at the old stand of =. 3. Billings, No. n -
street, keokuk.
One Of the firm viii spend his time II ~ &net
for the PHrposs Of watching the chances for bnyine
goods cheap, 40 that they sell than lower shsa
ever. We have now ON hand over nfty tkousand
dollars worth o! goods, which will soil q greatly
reduced prices fieuse give us = call.
s. 5. 4 d. G. BILLINGS
A,r N ylss III
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G. Extra copies Of the last issue Of the
Weekly Wing, in wrappers. for sale at this
Office.
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THE GREAT AMERICAN HAIR TONIC.
WHAT is more desirable by the young than the
w luxurisnt locks OF youth and beauty What
s dreaded by the middle aged than gray hairs
Who that IL old bat would avert baidness which
can all be accomplished by using Alexander Pc
superior srtiele for beautityiny the Hair and which
Is equally eeacious in preserving its natural health.
For sale At 81 Main Street, by
June 26.-dtf j. ID. MINcHE1.L 4 co.
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ARRlVaN0s.

4 the Boot and Shoe Emporium, No. SIS, Main
X Street, large stock 81 Boots and Shoes, bought
oft manufacturers in the east, expressly for the
retsn trade. Having nAsi seven Year, experience in
the business in keokuk, ! feel confident that the
goods will 1t found superior in style and quality to
any stock this market and when all have arrived
will sarpass all competition in extent Of variety.
Come and see-so HARa TO LOOK AT, Trouble
TO SHOW GOODS. S. A. DIkk.
Au0ust
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os0Sip DtmH1keWlk0
&C., Be-, have in store apk
plete stock o; goods in tn,
~ follows, w&irh they 81.
oct cash prices.
so hhds n. .. sugar,
- bbls clarified Do
~ &" crushed do
10 !" loaf sugar,
15o bags prime Rio eoGse,
20 bbls s. II. molasses,
o5 \. .. and reboiled su-
gar,
30 BIT bbls and kegs dt
100 BIS chewing tobacco,
20 Is fine cut chewing do
40 " I" " smoking do
ieeoe regalis and psinci-
Pc cigars,
30 boxes Cuba Six do
40 packages g. Y. Imp.
and Back Tea,
$50 Pkg Soda Saleratus,
Is boxes Rabbits refined
aaleratus,
so casks S. G. Soda,
500 reans wrap. paper,
40 - cap do
70 q letter de
1909 bags q. A. Salt,
1900 bbis kenAwhs do
400 boxes window glass,
assorted,
100 bxs tunblers tasks,
jars, de-,
Us bag cotton yarn,
70 balee +" Irvine,
10 " " csndlewiek
80 /" " batting,
20 q +" carpet wary
zoe do1 buckets, 2 end !
hoop,
$50 nests tubs,
20 doz churns,
20 ID well buckets,
ID :" wire seiyes,
% boxes clothes pins,
GOO kegs assorted nails.
50 boxes taliow cAndlex,
20 q star do
10 . common soap,
20 +" fancy dc
i25 kegs pure white lead
50 +" No. ] do do
10 bbls iinseed oil,
10 hbls turpentine,
% 9 ealcincd plaster,
so " hydraulic c-mer
% boxes blk ink,
20 - starch,
A
Also, the following in
25o tons Iron, embrar
Of Bar, Band, Hoop, rol
oval, buggy tire, horse =
| As tens pillow steel 2 l
| p bundles spring stee
: tons cast steel, snual
! ton German, Engiisl
100 pio1 ~ings, sss
naiis.
500 lbs. horse fhoes ,
boxes, assorted.
- snrils, all kinds ;
| 80 vices, solid box and
assorted.
100 dozen Eles ard ras
hsminers.
- teW irons 100 $3.50
| 900 lbs square nuts 10
gon nuts.
| IL pair buggy and So
AS rted.
$50 setis brass and sill,
40 grlndstones, from !
We would aiso inform
We ars the only n,nhori
the sale Of kena rha Sal
large stock on hand, snt
with only freight added
| keokuk, Aug. IL, 1856
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MEssRS. EDITORS: Please inform the Ladies
vi that have received the largest stock sl en-
oruideries, Collars from cents to ~ 00t Maltese
Black Silk Brussels and real thread Laces Lacs Jac-
,nctt and Sw-is Collars Corsets Ribbons, Aoirs An
tique and RiLSoa Trimmings, Ac., 10. .-as~
II. q. WOODWARD kU0
Auc % lSS5.-dEw
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Fo0TE 4 CO.,

TooTE q CO.,
FerWarAinW ana Connissten MeP~
chants,
AZ Burlington, lows, and East Burlington H.
VINHE only Forwarding House connected with the
Railroad Depot, thus Offering superior AdvSnts-
ger for the transhipPing of Freight.
The patronage OF the keoklk merchants aud chip
pers Is respectfully solicited.
Please address ut Burlington, Iowa
Aug 3D-din FO0TE co
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T.J. ~. - I

" HOLESALH 0roeeu md deolgW = 1roo.
" steel, Blacksmith Tools, Dne1U 1SomnAnG-
&C., &C., have in store and to sxrive tnfl ~ -
piete stock q goods 10 their line, coasiseing 10 -
~ follows, wAieh they oGeY 70 the tssos q ~ ~
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Lands 40 CITY Let. Ter sale.

LAYING been requested by sundry persons and
Il i At sundry times To the price, l would
take for NY lands and lots in Iowa take this on
portunity to inform the public in general of the
prices will take for the ssms. A list il here
unto annexed:
NE 81 section g. township o5. range.
wv 80 ". a
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Showing 4 Hair Cutting ExfraOrAi

= AdhEEAB1I FEHkOkMX0
~ The fnyorite Saloon Of George Cabus ON Nain
street, below Parsons Bank, presents new s&trac-
tions to the citizens of keokuk. Having oAaninsd
assistants in my busiaess superior 10 any ever fors
community, rs I satisfied fhst esn tSsys caean-
er, cut hair more handsomely, sud SAa1t - 0iSh
more dexterity than any barker in the 6ie r. Invu
Competition challenged GEORlf CAIuR
vi a -
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DAVIS e PRICE,
HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL

HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
PAINTERH,
CRAINERS. GILDERS, GLAZIKRS AND PA
" per Hangers.
Shop on South side Blondesu between Fourth and
Fifth Streets.
Having commenced the above business in all its
branches they solicit share Of patronage.
All orders promptly attended TO.
kcokuk, August r. lS55.-d3m
Fresh Dntser IN Ice.
CUSTOMERS can be supplied until further notice
~ with choice Butter in Ice Ut Is cents per pound
by VIM. c. FUNkHOUSER,
June 20, 1855. % Main Street.
I]NRESH 0YSTERS-Jurt received = email lot OF
l. Cove Oyste.s Of this Springs eoving, by
W. c. FuNkHOuSER.
June 2, 1855.
PoFk Ana Deans.
I HAVE Tiercs picked pork we'll cured, also
j few bushels white Beans TO accompany. For sale
cheap. W. c. FUNkHOu4ER.
CUSTOMERS can from this date be supplied with
~ Quincy Eagle Flour, which Q warranted to b
superior to any made in the Mississippi Valley,
BY w. FUNKhOUSER.
June n, 1855.
A FULL assortment Of Victorincs, Cuffs and Furs
"A expressly for the Ladies, just received ct IL
Gate City Kat store, No. ~, Main Street.
sept. 8, lsks-d 9. J. vO0RAIR6 co.
ssAs nAs cate CaeY LAT 0sose.,s
u FINE lot Of 0enflem 49, Walking Canes and
IA UuhcnllAs. s. r. VOORHEES, = co.
6spt. 8. lshS.-A.
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TO TINE EARNEUS.
rs steel plows, deep tiilers,
IS expanding haFrsws.
10 corn and cob erushsrs, little giant,
IL pairs platform scales.
100 sausage cutters and 1iless,
Also Pitkins Usage Orange seed. &c., "a.
At the Agricultural and Seed Stoss Of
Aug. lib 1855. " J. IL. SULLIVAN 4 I
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diaL WASrHp, 70 do homework. Enquire at
this Office. DIFF
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a 1eS' 6AOvEL6.--A leSge stock 70 anive}.foF
e y ssle low hv g. w. 4 H. TUCKER
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II D. WOODWARD & GO. ..sva can N ced re-
L. ceivlng thcr FAN ocl. We saa.. have The
iafss and mos AIRED s.ocA e Good evtr hrough
70 M lnarke., en- !sune-n par Of Dry Good, No
ton Byo.s and SOC fla Cap ana Bonnst-, and
DJnne Tr4mm ng Of efery nd. In fac' we can
say 20 tae Lade IA re haze everything tha is
necessary t9r ther osle from cen RI 10 the
fines Bsoeade S. ky. Shawl Of every hue aud pa
tern, from tie cheapest anket to the bet doub o
Broeaa Embfo.der.es, Lace, Flouncings, &c. DC
10 the Gentlemen ne can say that We can fl you
from top to toe with the finest Broadcoth or cheap
est anket. We have few left Of those beaati-
III! Shanghai Coats, with Vest and Pants to match
III you want TO b. in TIE top If tho fashion iast
step no NJ S., and b flied from head 10 bees
For he little one We haze ju-t the Good Fan
nels Of every d. or rion De aine, Ca h.narets Ca
Slmere, CAal.fs Lustra and LIN eys. &c.
VS. stil intend 70 sell goods ieene lower than
any cher Lon IN he city, although it is no, neccs-
sary 10 s.aTe fac. so universally under TODD
v { lad Almost forgotten to mention about those
hne s.ochs. All we deem il necessary 10 say il that
we have "fes more of he same sort lefs .
All to be had at wholesale aud retail Of
II. d. WOODWARD ( Co.
Ang. ~ lso5.---d6wly No IS Main Street.
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THE KILLED AT THE LOUISVILLE RIOT.

As far as heard FRI m by eur Louisville
exchanges. the following Is reported.
The coroner has held inquests on the
following bodies:
William Graham, an American and
foundry man, was Killed on Chapel II. bg
being shot in the stomach on II pnday eve
ming, and died Immediately. The shoot
ing was done by IN Irishman, who was
shot and hung, but before life was extinct
cut down He died few hours after
wards.
Theodore Rhodes, an American. aged
30, residing on Main street, below Elrv-
enlh, WIS shot and stabbed in The street in
the L ghth ward II, leaves family.
John Hudson, an American, relding o.
Green street, near Preston was sho in
tic back Of the head 10 Tie Eighth " ard
Powell Rothaup', German wagoama-
ker stahb d at Soharlin's preciact. Di,d
in about eight lours afterwards. Leaves
y finily.
Joseph Allison, an Irish Protestant, was
SHOT on The corner Of Market and Chapel
streets. He and bis wife had secretei
themselves under bed but were dragged
out
The body Of Francis @ linn, an Irish
man, is deposited in tie Court House. -
The coron,r has no yet held an Inquest
on it. lie was shot in their groin.
The bodies o aman and W man burned
both Irish and RI sdeats on Main street
above Eleventh, are also deposited III the
Court House
There is also an Irishman dead in Jail
A German, named Jacob, corner Of Mad
ison and Shelby, IS not expected to re-
cover.
The coroner was summoned at noon to
hold an inquest on the body Of an Irish
man named Pat Murphy near the brewery
that was burned.
Besides these, three others, one repor.
ted as expected TO de, and ABOUT Thirty
NOR or less wounded
To TIE PuBLIc We, the undersigned
have in person carefully examined the Ca
thciral, aud do assure the community that
here are neither men nor arms concealed
therein; and further that the keys OF The
Cathedral, OH Fifth stress, are in toe
hands of tho city authorities.
JOHN BARBER. Mayor.
I. w. RILEY. } Councilmen.
/ j. 4. GlLLESS,
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THE NEW GOVERNOR OF KANSAS.

The N. Y. Epeaing Post, Of SATURDAY.,
thus speaks of Mr.. Slannon. the newly
appointed Governor Of Kansas:
We learn by telegraph this morning
that the President us already named ex-
Goyer or S cannon, OF Oho. as Mr.. Daw
sons su cessor. He was in the last
Con9r.ss, and voted for the Nebrask ter
ritor,al bills. OF course he was not re-
.urned agaih. His successor, Mr. Al
bright. frees oiler, WAS elected by 2,200
in a dis.r ct which had given Shannon a
maj rity of 100 in 1858.
The President, in pursuance Of his ha
bitual policy Of iewarding those whose
cQpsttuents have condemned them. and
in disqualification Of lis doctrine u pop
ular sovereignty laid down in the Nebras
ka bill. has bestowed upon MIR. Shannon
a place for which Hecder was not suffi
GENTLY seryie. nor Dlwson sufficiently
brave.
Whether Shannon will accept is not yc'
known. We presume he will, Of course
| We know OF no reason why he should no.,
We know Of no reason why he should no
get on comfortably with Atchison anc
String low; il there had been any, W.
presume he would not have been appein
ted