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Webster 10 the effect that be was in Phil
sdelphia attending n = slave case. Of
woman he intended bringing out to Grana-
da. The cholera killed OF the government
troops in Nicaragua at least twelve hun
dred men, and the present force, composed
of old grey headed men aud boys stationed
at RiVas and Granada, are about six hun
dred strong. Parker ii. French, who
come to San Juan, was ordered to report
himself in Granada, and on the lst of
August left for that town. On his arrival
at Rivas, the officer in command detained
him until he sent his man to San Juauto
get letters Of Recommendation from the
Transit Company, which | believe were
granted, and then proceeded on his way
and arrived safely There were n great
many surmises in San Juan as to what his
mission was. From Ma6zmillo we have
COlima papers up 10 the 18th August
Colima is in the hands of Alyarez's party,
and be has six hundred men under aruS in
the city. They expected to march On
Guadalajara in few days.
Yours, JIM. b.
MExIco.-By the hands of Mr.. Owen,
says the Herald, who arrived yesterday by
the Pacific, we have received the following
interesting dispatch from gentleman at
Manzanillo. The news it contains is con-
6rmed by letters from other sources
.ft MANzANnLo, Aug 21, 1855.
General Commonfort attacked Zapatlan.
which was defended by 500 government
troops under command Of General Cahre-
ra In two hours the place was taken by
Commopfort's men, who proceeded to sack
the town, leaving nothing standing. At
hst they burst into the drug store, and
left nothing they did not break
Three days afterwards they attacked
Colims, which was defended by General
Sandrez. In a few minutes the town was
surrendered. -..
Two hundred were killed, and many
were wounded Oh both sides in the taking
of Zapatlan. '
Another letter is as follows;
General Commonlort met within two
miles Of Guadalnjara 10000 men who had
gone to Colima from Acapulco for the pur-
pose of joining him. d e.
The people of Guadalajara are ripe for
revolution, and have doubtless already pro-
noupced, .
Seven thousand men, commanded by
Ceballos, have marced from Mexico. Al
vareZ, with fVe thousand troops, has ad-
vanced to attack Santa Ana.
The whole State Of Michoacaa has pro
, 1855-09-14
MOUNT VERNON.

TlHE subscriber having located twenty miles above
J. the CowlitE Landing, at the head Of navigation on
the oowltz river, on what was formerly known as
the CIicatat Prairie, In beantful grazing country,
would wish to take from so TO 200 head u COWS on
the shares. For information. address the subscriber
or q. c. Paggett, Cowlitz Landing. -l"filiifs SHi
3wls I.ttI .|t f..fs T. l.. MITCHELL.
, 1855-09-14
Advertising Agency.

| P.FISllER, IROS BrGipiNG. oPrpsrr1 PACnIc
EI' tAPa'gss OFFICE, Ur STAIRsD
Sacramento Union san joaquin RoppLliran Marvs.
vile Herald; Nevada journal Columbia Gazette;
GmsS Valley Telegraph Shasta Courier
Empire Argus, CUloma Mouutain Dcm-
ocrat. plarerville; Amadtr Sentinel
jackson lrekn llcmll san
Jo,c rclc uph Snaorna
BIllctn: San Diego
Herald; 0reguuiau rori-
land Oregon Statesman, Cor. ...
wallis, Oregon Pioneer and Dcrnr-
crat Olympia, Puget Snurd Pucei
Sound Courier, Stcinconm, Puget Sound.
Advert cmcntS and subscriptions li.itrd for the
ab yc paper.
\. b. Files Of the principal papers Of California
and Oregon may be found at this Office.
June :, lNj5. 3H-ly
, 1855-09-14
FOR SALE,

A TWO STORY DWELLING, sitrited in fys..A
"A Seattle, King county designed either aS a #ii;
store or tavern, well flushed inside and ont be-
ing clothed and papcrcd inside. and alydntlgc,usly
situated. may he purchased on reasonable terms by
application being made n the undersigned
ES- ALSO, claim situated at the mouth Of the
Sawamish river, well waered, and which is erected
good log house, there Is cleared and under fence about
acres of land.
Several iowa lots will ais be disposed Of IA Seattle
JOHN J. MOSS.
September !, 1856 na52:tf
, 1855-09-14
Ready-Made Clothing Warehouse.

NO. % RArTERr STREET, SAN FRAScIsco. ~
IMPORTERS or READY-MADE CLOTHING AND
FURNISHING GOODS. ALSO, EVERY d.
VARIETY OF HATS, BOOTS AND BRoGASs.
VITOULD invite country Merchants who are visiting
w San Francisco 10 call and and examine my large
stock Of Clothing, &c.
assortment Of every variety and style Of Clothing Of
any house in the State. .-...-
Ny stock amounts to over two hnndrad thousand
dollars ilifa p fraar ..f o. -.. Ell.
The Goods are manufactured under my own super
vision arc made from the best material, and In the
most durable manner. t1it :. elH. Il
Persons buying my clothing will find large and sale
able slzes.
Purchasers may rely upon andtg every article they
wish In my stock. My prices will be as low, IL not
lower than they can be found elsewhere In the mar
KIT guarantee each article sell. Please call and
exlmne my stock. I'd jyl34t-3m t9a
, 1855-09-14
To Country Merchants.

HANING been jlbhing Grocers and Provision Deal
IL for the lat five years, we will now do cash
commission business We solicit orders from country
traders for all kinds or Gods. For Groceries IN par
tcnlar we shall. by being constantly in the market, be
able n I'LL orders satisfactorily.
We are sole cents for this State for the salc Of
Swai1'4 Patent atmospheric $ ,da Fountain.
.... .s r ID GOODMAN 4 BRO,
80 Front street, San Francisco.
augl0-is- -3m rlE
, 1855-09-14
Religious Notices.

The Rev. DIR. McCARrY Episcopal church, will
preach in Olympia on the first sabbath OF every
month at | 6'clark. 4. NJ. aud O'Clock Pm
Rev. G. +. WENTWORTH (presbvterian church, will
pr0ach regularly on the second and fourth Slbiaths
II every m,nth. at IL O'Clock, A. n, and u'cl ok
p. n.
, 1855-09-14
NOTICE
OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADDlTIOl
AL LAND OFFICE IN THE TERRITORY o

" Al. LAND OFFICE N THE TERRITORY ~
Hld OF 0REG0N1i ssaglq ni
IN PURSU !ANCE.of the act Of Congress, spproypd
i February ~, 1855, entitled Z" An act 70 establish
an additional land district in the Territory Of Orc.
gon, 70 be eaedth Umpqua district, embracing all
the land lying south Of the iourth sta4dgd parallel
Is hereby declared and made knewn, that the Land
Office for said district has been ocated By the Pfesi
dent Of the United States at the town q Winchester.
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington.
this lIlh day Of Nay, A: .. 1855. 2d lf1l
- - G. Iiir bl.cd JOHN WILSON, al ...,o,
Commissioner Of the General Land Once
iy2o-l5-0 .hll -a3l loA 10 fiD3 li .s1ia
, 1855-09-14
Notice.

A Ii persons in Washington or Oregon territories
n having claims against the undersigned, are re-
quested tn present the sape within six mpntlS from
date, or they will be null and void
We are at this time amply ale t, pay all demand,
against Us. DAVID KINDRED,
.. TALLTTHY KINDRED.
Aug. 81. $3.50 -nJI-3w .HH
, 1855-09-14


THE UNDERSIGNED takes ths method To lnsirm
Il the farmers Of Washington Territory that he j.
carrying on the Tanning Mill making extensively
five miles southeast Of Olympia, on Eaton's prairie
sometimes called Chambers prairie. III = .as
The undersigned is prepared to furnish purchasers
with superior article Of the kind ever vet invented
and will warrant them to clean five hundred to one
thousand bushels of wheat per day with ease if prop.
erly tended, at the moderate price Of fyGyc dollars
at the shop. 10
G.. HARTSoCK.i
January Is. 1856. 20tf , .|.0.. =.
, 1855-09-14
Fresh Arrival!
MT \.
NEW STORE
J. w. sullivan,

BOOKSELLER AND sTATIONER, Post-onice bull
ID ding. San Francisco, California, would call the
attention Of all booksellers, expreSsmen and news
agents to large list Of newspapers and magazines
which he will furnish with despatch, together with
the day at the lowest market prices carefully packed
aud eIby directed. As this list never be per-
feet he will send specimen copy Of all new pubca
tions, II desired. Dealers will find IL greatly to their
advantage TO have all their orders packed in this
tabshmcnt, ~ they can be supplied in advance OF
any other house. Al orders will be answered prompt
y. Jane :, '5j. 397u
, 1855-09-14
AdminIstrotor,s Notice.

HAVING been appointed administrator Of the estate
II Of James Craik, by the Hon, Probate Court for
the county Of Whatcom, all persons indebted 70 said
estate or having claims against will present them "
~ JOEL CLAYTON.
Bellingham Bay Jnnc g. 1855. iwI7.
, 1855-09-14

Harriet Bercie. l a. 7al - .il' NJ 1'icT1
Us. Complaint for Divopre. oi
Lewis Bercic.
A Nd now comes the plaintiff by her attorney, and
"A shows the court that the defendant Is q non
resident Of this Territory whereupon the court orders
that tcc Of the pendendy and prayer OF said com
plant be pablIsied In weekly newspaper called the
Pioneer aud Democrat, once week continuously for
three mcnths. r rf-.l . t... II.
TIC above named defendant viii take notice that
the plaintiff filed in the clerks Office Of the District
Court Of Lewis county to the April term 1855. thereof
and prayer of which Is to procure divorce on the
grounds Of abandonment, neglect and destitutinn.
Said petition will come on 10 be heard at the next
term of said court 10 be held at the county seat Of
Lewis county on the 4th Monday IN November next.
.. ,s. JOHN r JACKSON,
Clerk of said Court in and Tor said County
Lewis county, July 2S, 1855. 3m4G lf7l n
, 1855-09-14
SPECIAL NOTICE

10 Army offers, Soldiers, TofaHteers, Team
aers, Ndrdi Officers, SeGmen, Mariners
oM Vary CLcr&s, md Mrr surririls
IBido1rs and niRor Children.
XTOU are now entitled to a Land Warrant for l6O
acres and il yoI have already received 10 or so
acres you entitled to additional quantity, equal
10 lG0 acles. Whether you desire TO sell or locate
your Warrants II is Important that the same be pro-
cured without delay, as the great number of Warrants
which will be thrown upon the market, must sonO
materially reduce their value. Persons entitled To
Warrants are requested to apply to JONI LIVINGSTON,
ungenentS with the Department as enables him to
procure Warrants with the least possible delay.
TIE applcanti Is required to state his name age and
residence, including town, county, and State the
conn any, regiment and war he served in, and the
cHptoin OF his company whether the applicant en-.
listed or volunteered en- what day and year, and
for what tearm whether he has ever received any
Warrlnts, and II 30, for how many aires, and what
has become OF such Warrant. Ii Tie claimant served
in the navy, his statement must be varied according
to the facts of the c,se.
II Il widow applies, she must, In addition, give the
place and Tins oi her marriage. the name and official
title Of the person who performed the ceremony to-
gether with the time and place cf her husbands
death. g.4., .tr....t ...
On receiving these facts Mr.. Livingston win send
10 tie applicant, duly prepared and ready for execu-
tion all the necessary papers. with full Instructions.
These papers, after Icing duly executed may be re-
tjrned TO Mr. Livingston; whereupon the certificate
will he obtained and either the Warrant itself or the
money therefor may be desired. can be forwarded
10 the applicant or bis attorney Regular coprespon-
dents WIN prepare tie cases Of others, and forward
them 10 the Undersigned will be herally dealt with.
Having all the necessary blank forms, and being fa-
mar with the requirements Of the law, and his ar
mneement Icing complete applicants can avoid much
of the uncertainty and delay which might otherwise
occur. ..,.f n. -.
.'.H Et 4Il.I JOHN LIVINGSTON, .lsrfS
.I..g.r. s.t. Hf. . lj7 Broadway. New York.
, 1855-09-14
HENRY JOHNSON g. CO.,
IMPORTERS Or g! !, AND WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS


SAN FRANcIsco CALIFORNIA.
{ lFFER for sale, for cash, at the lowest rs~FG
~ wholesale prices a large and well Sc \
lected assortment Of East India, Mediterra- A1
mean and European Drugs and Medicines; E9HA
French, English and American Chemicals S<AA
Of all kinds and also an extensive variety OF PerIl.
merry, fancy Articles, Fancy Soaps, Brushes, Paints
and os, Dye StuilS Labels, Window Glass Extracts,
Bronzes, Trusses Leeches, Surgical Instruments,
Druggists Glassware, Iatters' Goods Shakers Herbs
and Roots Nc. together with every article compr, Cd
in the 'tock of Druggist or Physician.
u, d. x Co., are the proprict0rs Wholesale Agent
,Dr W Jaynes Family Medicines, Sands SalsapUrla,
On Tn"n.cnds Sarsaparlla, MoiIat's and Brandrcths
rus Davis Pain Killer, Congress Spring Water sc.
Henry johnson & Co., have made .,,I arrange
hentS W New York. Boston and philndclphc as VIII
cnah" Them TO purchase their -to. K at the lowest
rAt'S anu they art determined to give t!'r customers
tEe HchGht OF low prices, and at the same time the
best quality Of goods
July %, lSj3-iGly.
, 1855-09-14
JOHN LIVINGSTON .lsIds
~ Broadway. New York.

Hon. W. l.. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
Hon. JEFFFRsoS DAVIS, Secretary ofWar, '.f "
Hon. j. G. DoBHuS, Secretary II the Navy. g.1T
Hon. JAMES GIrIIRIE, Secretary Of the Treasury,
Hon. l,oBERT MCCALL ASH, Secretary nf Interior
Hon. cALEB CUSHING, Attorney General.ll Ici {
Col JSnS J.; AnEnr, Typographical Engineer y s-A
Col. IS. BgIroS, Third Artillery +" ai
And public officers generally. r93 l.iaa
% : ipbno1g = s.-,g mareh5 -s4tf I.
, 1855-09-14
Indian Reservations.

The following reservations for the Indians
on Puget Sound having been surveyed, or
having natural boundaries defining them,
information is given to the public, that set,
tiers may take action accordingly in loca-
ting claims. The necessary notice will be
given in regard to the remaining reserva-
tions, as soon as the surveys are made !;
Reservations of the Indian
Tribes OH Puget Sound.
, 1855-09-14

Alvarez has taken the towns Of Colip,A
aud Guadalajara. Generals Cejahos, Ca
raEajal, aud Monte Negro have taken San
Luis. Generals Comonfort, Degallado,
aud Pueblitor, have taken Colima. They
are now marching on the City of Mexico
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-29

ANOTHER New ESTERPRIsE.-Our young
friend, Magruder, the popular book keeper
at Baldwin & Evans, goes into business or
his own account in the Spring. He has
formed u connection with a responsible drug
house here for the purpose Of manufacture
ing and bottling those healthful and delic.
ious drinks, Mineral water and Sarsaparilla
He is an energetic business man, and we be-
speak for him what we doubt not he will re-
ceive, the patronage and confidence of the
public.
SO says the Times and we certainly wish
orr friend Magruder every success desirable
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TINHE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully an
L nouncc TO the citizens Of keokuk that he has
opened his rooms for the reception of gentlemen.
Suitable and ample preparations have been made
To preserve and promote the health. yigor and men
tai elasticity of all who may desire participate in
the manly exercises and healthy sports of gymnas-
ties. Pure air and cold water, judciously used in
the manner prescribed by him, cannot fail to make
the most weakly healthy, strong and robust.
no- Rooms over Carey kilbourne's store, Kill
bourne Block, Main street, in the 4th story. En-
trance from the rear Of the building
declSdtf 0. MANCHESTER.
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ST. JOHNS HOUSE,

CHARLTON. ................. LUCAS Co, IOWA.
II k. ST. JOHN begs leave 10 inform his old
-. friends and the travelling public generally
that he has removed from Libertyyille to Charlton,
where he has taken the Hotel formerly known the
United States, which he has completely repaired and
refurnfshed in the most comfortable manner and of
fsrs good accommodations n can be found in the
country.
Connected with the house il 3 good and commodi
oGs stable, always we'll supplied with feed
Doc
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Two be published in the city of New York. De-
l. voted exclusively 20 advertising and editor al
notices Of the First Glass houses in the principal c-
ties Of the United States, is elegant full gilt
tavo gotten up Of the best materials and in the mos
attractive STYLE by Rev. John p. Campbell Of Nash
vile, Tenn. w s. Spencer is agent of the above
work for the cities of the upper Mississipp and will
call few of the best houses IN this and the c =.
ties above and below u.s. and lay b fore them the
general plan Of the work. Mr.. Spencer will receive
for insertion in this work, any advertisements that
may be forwarded to him al Davenport prior to JAN
unry. 1886.
dec Id.
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Council Proceedings.
Council Roox, !
Dec. 29th, 1855. I
Council met.

zee. -Sti, lcoo.
Council met.
Present, Aldermen Bridgeman, Harris, Me
Kee, Newton, Patterson, Thomas and Tim
herman.
The Mayor being absent, Alderman New
ton, President pro tenn, presided
The City Engineer reported progress in re-
lation to the grade Of the streets in the First
Ward. and asked until next meeting to re-
port.
The following bills were allowed, viz
Thomas Martin, per centage on special tax
$40 Is; Patrick McMannis, interest, $40 l3
The bin Of Edward Cole for rent Of room
for Grand and Petit Jurors at the September
term of the District Court, amounting to
$l7 90, was laid on the table.
Council adjourned to Tuesday, Jan. LIST.
1856, at O'Clock p. NJ.
B. S. MERRIAM, City Recorder
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Gulf weed.
ny G. O. rgas Err.


A weary weed, iussed 10 and fro.
Drcarily drenched in th ocaan brine,
Soaring high aud sinking low,
dashed along without will af mine
Sport OF the spoon Of the surgng sea,
Flung on the foam. nfar and anear;
Mark my manifold mystery,
Growth and grace in their place appear.
/ b n round berries, gray and red
Ruotlcss and rover though | be
Spangled leaves when nicely spread
Arboresce as trunkless tree .;
Corals curious cast me Der
white and hard in apt array;
Mid the Wild waves rude upfoar
Gracefully grow I, ght aud day
Hearts there are on the sounding shore,
Something whispers soft to me
Restless and roaming forevermore,
Like this weary weed Of the sea
Bear they yet on each beating breast
Tn eternal Type Of the wondrous whole,
Growth unfolding amidst unrest,
Grace Informing with silent soul.
M0therh God.
ny ALICE CARRY.
Bring me willows from my hair
Wild and dewy from he wood
God has answ ered me nay prayer
my baby, he is good
Bring me willows bright and Wild.
Bind them all about my head
am mother of a child
JOY is born and fear is dead
'Tis rs if the rosebud hour.
Redding all my morning So,
Were blown out 10 perfect fiewers
Perfect, YET OF paler glow.
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:. HEIMNTREET.

TTNI0N Block, Main Street Dealer in Eng n
~ lsh and French Chemicals, Drugs andVW
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye. Stuff, Brushes
Perfumery, Fancy Articles. &C., DC -
All the Patent Medicines of the day. Physicians
prescriptions and family recipes will be accurately
and neatly prepared, and in case will any but
pure and genuine materials be used.
dec I'D
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Franklin Fire and Marine
INSURANCE COMPANY.

IAIllAL S9ODihhV tA~H FAID IN slUO ,HHD
Invested according T. the Law Of Illinois
Especial attention given t. Insurance OF
FARM PROPERTY, DWELLINGS AND OFT
BUILDINGS.
ENSURES such buildings contents on favorable
L terms for OF years. Insures Stores, Ware
houses. Buildings " Contents and Personal Proper
~ generally.
LOSSES EQUfTABLY ADJUSTED AND PROMPT
IL PAID IN CASH
Th- Company joint sock Association organ.
ICED under spsciai charter granted by the Iegsia-
,nrs of Wisconsin, with authorized capital OF
5000. 200. One hundred thousand dollars n uhieh
spasd in and securely invested in bonds and mort.
gsSeg. thc Company bging thus securely organizes
upon firm bass tn directors take pleasure IA re-
commanding II - public favor, worthy If conn.
ence and support, with the assurance that all loss
es shall BE- promptly and hoporably adjusted. As
his il purely stock Company mutual business
siH be done, nor premium n0te. taken.
oFFtcfRs
\. NJ Donaldson. prer't " 4 Gibs n Sec \,
j " Edjy Niee Pre- Il. 4. Gibson. Gen. 4 gent
dee. 2ilSm ". t. TURNER, Ag mt
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fror the Gate City.

MEssRs. EDITORS Beng In keokuk upon
visit, my eye lit upon . public notice, that
examination and exhibition Of the scholars
of the female seminary conducted by Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, aided by Misses
Iinft and Benedict, would take place on the
afternoon and evening preceding the vaca-
ton for the Christmas holydays.
Having recently left.the East, and feeling an
interest in.the cause of education, something
more than curiosity prompted me to attend
the First Presbyterian Church, at the ap-
pointed time, where | found tAe audience
collected, and the young ladies apparently
prepared for the occasion. The first class,
Juveniles, were examined IN the first book Of
history, and, being aged from about eight TO
ten wears, were confined to recite what they
book, but the frequent use of their own
language, gave evidence of their intimate
knowledge. Then came another class Of ju-
venles, apparently in age from ten to twelve
years, with outline maps beautifully made by
themselves, Of the different divisions of the
earth, and by pointing to any place, in ans
wer to any and all questions, gave unques-
toned evidence Of their satisfactory advance
ment. The class in Grammar was then ex-
amined, and their prompt replies showed that
they were thoroughly drilled in the principles
Of that difficult science. In Arithmetic, the
solution of very complicated questions
would have done honor to sophomore But
class being called to be examined in Physi-
ology produced some surprise, but this was
soon changed into intense interest, and n
conviction of the Importance of the study OF
this useful science, and Of its Introduction into
our seminaries of learning. The class in
French, examined by Mrs. Williams, acqult-
ted themselves handsomely, and evinced a
familiarity with the pronunciation and ar
rangement of the spoken language. Many
other studies would have been examined, but
were abandoned for want Of time.
In the evening the house was crowded, and
the exhibition, which consisted of Music and
Composition, was extremely interesting
The compositions were in the form of pieces
prepared for journal, and were handsomely
read the subjects were various, both serious
and humorous, and gave evidence of minds
well trained to think. The reading was en-
liyened by both vocal and instrumental music
ut proper intervals, which was both tasteful
and enlivenng; and the concluding piece on
the piano, Duet, was admirably performed
and exhibited intimate knowledge OF the in
strument.
The whole examination and exhibition
shows that Keokuk possesses in the ihstitu-
ton literary treasure, beyond many cities
of older growth, which the good sense Of
the citizens will most certainly cherish and
sustain.
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| bought out the Dry Goods store of James
i T. Brues, and will hereafter continue the bus mess
in the place.
The store is in charge Of Mn. ID. Ii. AssABLE,
whose long experience, and polite aud attentive man
nefs we'll known in this community. As can
and will ohsr GaEAr BARGAINS, expect large Gus
tom.
Kenem berthe place: One door east of III. II. Wood
ward Il Gu, Main Street. b. a, WILLIAMS.
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