The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-10-06
Telegraph News

g.. 1T. LOUIS, DCt. lst.-lIllnOi5 state RAJ
opened at Alton yesterday. Although
weather was cold and biting the attendanc
was large. The cattle, horse, and machine
ry departments were wei! filed, and presen
a splendid appearances.
The steamer Winchester sunk this morn
ing on her way to Alton with large numbe
of visitors TO the Fair. No lives lost.
plrTsRrReu, Sept. 29.-Ths packing hous
of Phillips, Beat & Co.'S glass works WA
burnt on Sunday evening, together with iv,
dwelling houses in the vicinity, rendering
ten families houseless. Loss $e5 900, near.
| " the whole Of which falls upon Phillips
4 Nav YORK, Oct. 1.-The physician to our
Marine hospital reports that since September
10th four cases Of yellow fever occurred
among the employees, and twelve cases had
/ been admitted from vessels and this city.
Only two have died during the above
period, and nine now remain in the hos
| pital.
The American Bible Union (Baptist) met
In this city to day. The committee appoint
ed to investigate the charges made by Or.
Judd, against the manner in VIII oh the trans
iation OF the bible has been conducted, made
a report sustaining the officers of the union,
and the revising committee. The report
was adopted, and DIR. Judd was defeated
in every movement that he made.
The annual report was so amended, that
the minority of the revising committee may
not publish their objections against the de-
cision Of the maiority without consent Of
the board.
ST. Louis, Oct. 2.-Messrs. Wimberly,
Preston and Ciews, Kansas sufferers, having
applied to the committee appointed 10 raise
money for Kansas sufferers and refused re-
lief, publish a card in the Democrat calling
for Information respecting the disposition
Of the funds collected by the committee.
Dates from Lecompton to Goth ult., say
armed bands Of dispersed citizens are return
ing to their claims. Business revivlng, con-
tidence restored, and peace regns. War
rants issued for arrest Of Jones, Stringfel-
low and other o-slavery agitators. Gov
ernor has appointed Col. Titus to form a
volunteer battalion to preserve peace about
lecompton and Capt Walker tho same duty
for the vicinity Of Lawrence.
PorGHKgpstE, Oct. 2.--The great demo-
critic gathering in this place TO day is largely
attended from New York and Brooklyn, from
which places eight steamers came up largely
freighted with passengers. Stirring speech
IS We're made by Senator Hunter Of Virgin
ia, Col. Preston of Kentucky, and Churchill
OF tennessee, Senator Toucy Of Connecticut.
Gen. Wal ridge and Others. The Number
present WAS variously estimated from to
10000 to 10000.
CoNcoRp, y. III. Oct. The reception of
President Pierce will prove an imposing and
brilliant affair, his political and personal
friends, since the vote Of citizens refusing a
public ovation, have been active, and the re-
suit is u fair degree of success in numbers
and enthusiasm; many buildings on Main
anu State streets are decorated, and numer-
Gus Tags floating. The principa! decorative
feature is an arch, lined with evergreen, bear.
lng on one side the motto; .sNew Hamp-
shire welcomes home her favorite SEM on
the reverse 1--WE welcome home the Pres.
dent of the Thirtyone States" The presi
dent stopped NJ the house Of friend last
night, where he was met by Gen. Peaslee
and aiew other select friends. H. comes to
the city from Washington under the escort
OF the Amaskeag Veterans Of Manchester.
large crowd is now gathered about the
depot momentarily expecting the Presidents
train.
SECOND DEsPATcu. President was re- /
eeived at the depot by committee of AR
and escorted by numerous cav. !
aleade. He rode hareheaded, constantly
bowling in acknowledgment of the cheers
that greeted him. Estimated number pre-.
sent 100.
BALIAoRK, Oct. New Orleans papers
contain Texas dates Of 23d ult. Adyices
'fom Northern Mexico state that Vidura +
was prepared to resist the government
forces marching against him, and was
about to unfurl the flag of the Republic Of .
secrre Madre.
BrsFALo, Oct. 3d.--A large and enthusi.
astlc mass meeting Of German Republicans
vas held last evening. Speeches were made
y Ilecker, of Illinois, Munich, of Mo-, and
'thers. After the meeting there was grand
orch Light procession, which with several
lands Of music and a liberal sprinkiug
4 banners, devices, &c, made very fine
display.
MILWAUKEE,, Oct. 3.--The Fremonters held
mother meeting last night, and were ad
iressed by Hon. ID. Noggle, G. NJ. Clay and
'thers. After the meeting thousands OF per-
ions joined in the toreh-light procession.
which was the most imposing spectacle ever
in this city.
DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 3.-There were in
tan,y killed BY the explosion Yesterday, Mr., H
aiker, Thos. Williams, Major Fish. L.
inch, Henry STONED, Lewis son Il b. Pow
rs, Mrs. VIM. Shaw, Frank Smith, Hiram
fus and son, a lady from the east part of
delaware county, name unknown, eleven in
n all. The following persons were injured
n greater or less degree Barney Hoes, j.
Nicholson, 5. :. Jay, II. Mills, Henry
thompson, l.. Breeze and son, H. Ravens.
J. h. Black, Mrs. Nielc, Mrs. Mickle and
son. Judge Griffin, Mr.. Wade, machinist. Mr..
kowlcy, BENZ Newbury, Mr.. Sling. j. Baily.
ii, Mead, Mr.. Rochelson and chiid a sun Of
Daniel stomnel. Most of the wounded are
doug wa.l th's marning. II is now probable
'hat not so many of the wounded will die as
At hrstreported
NAw AokS, Oct. 3.--Tho steamship Afri. I
ca arrived AT her dock at : o'clock this A. N. I
She brings London aud Liverpool dates to |
10Th. The steamer City Of Manch,s err arri- |
sed at Liverpool on 18th ult., aud tue Her. |
man Oh Tho same day at Sou4hampton. Her
aews is uninterestng. The Engii,h pa
pers are filled with descriptions OF the Cor
onation.
NEw YoRS, Sept. 29~-The American car.
men, express men md others Of this city,
turned oat in torch light procession on last
evening, making fine display. The process
etoi, MS mo Or three mics ia icngth, ami ii
aispiayed great variety OF banners, &c.
lp-aas at noon, the students of Union
heoiogicai Seminary called in a body upon
Goi. Fremont. An address was made by one