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111LE0 4 BECK,
B q Law and Rclicitors In Chaneery I;
The inveati gation of Land Titles and
~ saie Of Real Estate; will heresf-
= md regularly attend the District
akuk aad FL. Madison, and Of the other
- First judicial District Of Iowa and
otiSe In the Supreme Court Of the State
-, Ieb. II, isss.--dif
sS JAMES NJ. REaD,
9NHY AT LAW, Keokuk, Iowa.
= the Rail Road ONCE on Main Street
i. bvuce's store.
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OKUK: FRIDAY, AUGUST 1. 1856


EXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE.
no0Yge e.. Andersen,
Third Street, bet, Main and Johnson keokuk, Iowa,
XITlLL buy Eastern and Southern Exchange at
w best ra.es.
~ 1strct attention given 10 collections, and pro-
charge.
9a~ Usual banking facilities granted to Gus
tomers.
Winslow, Laner 4 Co., Bankers, N. York City.
4. W. Clark, Dodge 4 Co., q q
E.M. Clark Co.. Bankers, philadelphia.
J. W. Clark 4co, - Boston
T. w. Clark 1 Bros,
John j. Anderson 4 Co.,
Gilmore Brotherton, Cincinnati.
&sN- once hours from v A. NJ. 10 r. NJ.
July Ia. lS36.--diy
l.. praIso. NIX. LOVE-.
DEMING LOVE,
fSuccessors 10 A. l.. Deming 4 Co.,}
BANKERS ana Deavcrs IN Exchange, !,
Mais Stvesf. Ksokuk, fora.
DARTlcULAk attention given to collections.
i Refer to
f. ". Clark, Dodge Co, New York;
Adams Duckinghams, :"
j. w. Clark i Co.. HIstnn
Drexei Co., Philadelphia;
EW. Clark 4 Co.,
Johnston, Brother. 4 Co, Baltimore;
u. W. Clark Bros, St, Louis;
I state Savings Institution,
/ Benoist Donnelly, +"
VIM. HERON Co., Pittsburgh;
/ Commercial Bank, cincinnatii
I N.Curwth Co., Galcna;
| Heron Brothers, Dubuque;
ID. C. CoRsers, Esq, Cashier State Bank Of Ohio
zanesviile. tjy7
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roRD, cHAs. 7. ooRHAs, nv. y
Ford, 0oYham 4 Ford,
BANKERS.

Ford, 0oYham & Ford,
BANKERS,
Third St, one door south of Main, Keokuk, Iowa
RxTkRkscxs
Metr< aoiitan Bank. New York;
WinsIoS, Laner 4 Co., New York;
A Howe, Prest., Boston;
Geo. W Thayer, Prest., Boston;
i, Selden Thayer, cash'r, Buffalo;
Peninsula Bank Detroit;
/. II. Burch 4 Co., Chicago;
Carpenter Ford, Citeinnati;
Darby Bark sdale 81. Louis
T. p. Handy, Cash'r, Cleveland.
iusei0d4w
T.. n. 4 %. w. FORD,
DcaIcYs ~ Reaa Estate.
Once over Banking House Of Ford, Gorhau Ford
junel0aAwl kEOKUk. IOWA.
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DENTAL SURGERY

DR. X. s. BARBER would respect -
- fully inform his patrons and the =.
public generally, that he has fitted up ulYYYyy
. handsome suite o1 rooms, sraring
neither pains xpcnse 10 make them elegant ane
comfortable, in tho brick building, west side Of "a
between Main and johnson streets. Thankful fo'
past favors, he solicits continuance of the same
- All operations warranted.
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WuLIAn WINTER. Proprietor.
CtORNER Second and Cedar stre9ts, Fort Madi-
~ son, Iowa.
- baggage taken TO and from boats Free OF
charge.
- stages leave this House daily for keokuk
and Burlington. June -, lo3a.--d
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Ts the Citizcns OF Keok u

To the citizens OF ke0kuk.
TINHE subscriber would To the citizens OF
/ keoAuk that he has just received stock of the
best and most fashionable goods for gentleman =
wear brought to Kcokuk; consisting Of French
and American cloths eassincrcs and vestings plush
es velNets grenadines casbmcres, 4c, which he will
make up the shortest notice and In the best
to order. The subscriber has also hand fine :
sortment of shirts, crayats, searfs. collars, &c.
sepl7 JAMES NJ. TYLER.
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THE MCFARLAND HOUSE,

FKONT-eT. ............aFT. MADISON, IUWA,
AS been enlarged and thoroughly renovated,
and i. new large and commodious establish
mcnt uasenient To ehe steamboat landing. and IN
the very centre u business.
The undcss gned has furnished IL throughout IN
the very best style, and trusts that long expert
snoe In the business will enable him to give general
| satsfaetiop.
Or, 10 1855 dAwtf B.F. ROE.
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= LYNCH,
1YB AT LAW,
- Investing Agents, corner Of
1lee streets, kaokuk, Iowa.
- couatry property for sale,
90 our register, and those dc.
pan please call and examine our
q Ss.s myT~dtf
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REMOVAL.
j. q. bernard 4 Go.

REMOVAL.
j. ID. Bernard Il Go.
II AVE removed their Store from the old stand TO
Usios Block, between 9th and. I tn streets, or
Main, where they offer for sale ~ cheap as the
CHI apest, u general assortmentef
shoe, saddle nnA Harness Leather,
Enamelled and Patent Leather, Enameiled Cloth,
Trunks, Carpet Bags, Fly-Nets, Whips and Whip
Lashes.
Also, . general assortment Of
NADDLEKY HAKDWARE,
Saddlery Hardware we'll selected in the Eastern mar
kei and for sale at ST. Louis prices.
They have ON hand and are constantly manu-
cturing Of the best materials Saddles Brides and
Harness Of every description.
The above articles will be sold at Wholesale ORE
tail nj uniform prices.
Those wanting nythins in our line will do we'll
to call and examine stock before buying ~ We
intend TO give ali, the worth of their money.
The highest price viii be paid IN cash for Hides.
J. o. BERNARD 1 CO.
K.oAuk, 20, Sept. Ss.-aA~
r1yWo THOUSAND bushels plssterers hair for
,unel7aaw - ~ J. o. BERNARD co.
KeokMk Turniture Manusacssry,
Eleventh street Oct. Nah Johnson keokxk Iera.
klLBOURNE 4 DAVIS,
A AANuFAcTURERS AND WHOLESALE Deal
IVl ere in all kinds Of Cabinet Ware. Orders from
distance respectfully solicited and promptlyat
tended 70 IL selected In person. carefully packed
and forwarded TO all parts Of the country
keokuk, June 10 '3o-dAw
Re Carpcnscrs, Bul liAcrs, and thcrs.
yXTOOD Turning, Scroll and Fancy Saving done
w toorder Mt the keokuk Furniture ManufActo-
~, corner Of johnson and liih streets.
June iodiwtf MELBOURNE DAVIS.
FANCY GOODS AND TOYS.
~ OBEKTOP, No. ~, Main street, has just re-
| ". ccived large and complete assortment Of
Fancy Goods, Toys, Musical Instruments, Shot Guns,
Pistols Fancy China sets, and 80 On, which he will
4
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
cheap for cash. c. OBERTOP.
Kcokuk, Oct. 20, 1855. d
New Grocery & Provision Store.
~ w. RUNYAN 4 co, having established them.
~. selves on the south side Of Fourth street near
70 the Market House, have received large and vel
selected stock Of Groceries, to which they resptcffu
lycail the attention Of the citisens Of keokuk ane
vicinity. Provisions and Feed of all kinds KEEP
constantly hand. All articles delivered in any
part Of the city free Of charge. Ldec. ~, diff
For sale.
+ WILL dispose Of Lease io In.a.as on II;
4 WELLS HOUSE, on the corner of I'd and John
son sts, on easy terms TO any one who wishes to en-
gage in the Hotel business The house has beer
Thoroughly renovated and rehtted.
For particulars call and examine.
Juiyfdtf f.. MORGAN.
irrIN ROOFING, aud ali kinds of jobbng worl
done on the most reasonable terms by the under
signed. And all work done warranted to be equa
toany other shop in this city or State
n. B.--shap on the corner Of Main and Nintl
, Streets. FREDERICK ZUGG.
3 Keokuk. june 13d6m
: NOTICE..
VINHE owner of the following described goods vii
i please call pay charges, and take the goods
2 boxes,
2chests,
!. 2 libs., marked VIM. Warner, Ksokuk.
IL not called for within 80 days they will be sold
pay charges. w. II. AUSTIN co.
i keokuk, July rs, '56-lSOt
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spring ana Nu m mer of 1896.
SUPPLIES JUST RECEIVED
). NJ. HUTCHINSON. JAS DEWEY.
HUTCHINSON Il DEWEY,
MERCHANT TAILukS,
THIRD street, tween Main and Johnson, keo-
xuk. Iowa have Just reviewed at their Fashionab BILE
Tailoring and Furnishing establishment. choice
and excellent supply Of Broadcioths, Cassilneres,
vestings, and Gentlemen Furnishing Goods, Of ali
descriptions aud guarantee TINT their work shall be
done in the most approved and satisfactory manner
They are constantly receiving the New York and
Philadelphia fashions, and respectfully solicit all
who desire good work and the best material to Civ,
them n call. Agents for
Francis Mdhan's System Of Garment
Cutting.
| Also, Reports 81 Fashions.
| april dly HUTCHINSON DEWEY.
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sOmpes1ston ~ the LiSc - Trade.
lerTN ROOFING, aud all kinds If jobbng work
done the most reason able terms by the under
signed. And all work done warranted to be equal
toany other shop in this city or State
N. B.--shop on the corner Of Main and Ninth
Streets. FREDERICK ZUGG.
keokuk June 13d6m
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IL n 0EH /,

+ AN now prepared to furnish AL kinds OF lumber
tosuit bills on very short notice, either At the
Fast Saw Mill' above town, or delivered. ! have
nlso - 00N feet Of seasoned Hemlock Joists.
Junel4df HAWKINS TAYLOR. Il
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Kcokuk Book-Bindery,

AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTOKY.
DLANK Books made and ruled to any required
ID pattern. Court Records, Justices Dockets, As
SCISSORS Books, Poll Books, &C., &C., furnished 1t
short notice.
Old Books, Magazines, Music, &C., bound or TO
bound in any style desired.
70 Ny hindevy will be found on second Street.
ne door to the Atheneum, sign Of the .sBig Book.
Jan. 26. IS54.-dAw. ISAAC N. PIERCE.
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yoULDsA ELLIOTT, Importers and Johbcrs of
~ Enrthenware China and Glassware. No. %
Versey Street. New York. would say to Merchants
and dealers generally that, having established
Cash House in this branch II trade, they are fully
convinced that they sell Crockery, etc. at such
prices iii pay the purchaser fne profit to retail
Experiences has proved very eonclusysiy to US that
by adhering strictly to the cazh system, ye can af
ord to sell from 10 twenty Per cent. below the
regular credit trade prices.
To this end we ask examination OF cur styles
and prices. list Of which will be forwarded by mail
10 any party desiring.
Earshenware, by the Invoice single package, or
very carefully rcpaeked fur the country tradc.
July ~, ls55.-diy.
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1855 Great Attraction nt the 1866
NEW CLOTHING STORE
WOOLLEY ALLEN.
IAVING opened branch Of their New York
i l. store in onion Block No. 1ja Main street, in
vite the particular attention Of cash aud short time
buyers 10 their extensive assortment Of Clothing,
which they offer at low prices.
IS Being extensively engaged in the mannfac-
ture Of Clothing IN New York city, thsy fatter
themselves they can offer inducements before
met with in the West. cali ~ respectfully solic-
tied my5daw
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Pnchechesuek Lodge, No. AZ, I. O. o: +. meets ev.
cry Friday naght at O'Clock, At Odd Fellows all.
Pachechesack Eucampment, No. Z. meets on the
hrst and third Thursdays Of every month, At
o'clock r. ~, Mt Odd Fellows Hall.
All brethren in good standing invited TO attend.
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II EOKUK Lodge No. 10, +. q. o. f., xsnnns
Ameets every Monday night At
o'clock. at Odd Fellows Hail. corner
Fourth and Main streets.
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OI3. y. n. RsCKEf.
SURG EON DENTlS ST,
FURNISHES Blcek Teeth continuous
Il gums, mounted On gold or Patina, J1pS
and all operations " the profession per A11D
formed with skill and despatch aud warranted
W Teeth mounted ON Gn,ta Percha.
Once on Blondeau, between Sd and 4th streets,
Keokuk mch21 -diy
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III MHER.
glyIIE undersigned now has stock Of Logs, ard
i canfurnish almost any amount VI Lumber to
order on short notice. Also .aths If good quality,
worked Flooring. Surfaced Lumber, &c.
Fire Wood.
Fire wood, sawed in stove lengths, otherwise,
furnished ut the mill for 81 par cord.
June 5d3m HIATT HARBINE.
LOOK HERE DRI l.UM0ER!.
WYE have now ON hand and offer for sale a. our
wv Yard ON johnson IT., corner nf sth. = very SUI
peior lot Of Dry Lumber, consisting Of 500 900 feet
Of
Clear . inch. "a inch, and inch
Common, First and Second,
Flooring. dressed,
Shingles and Laths,
Scantitng and Joists.
All OF which we will sell ~ low a. the lowest for
cash. DERM0DY = McCAI4IA,
iuly4 DIN Agents.
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WI 0IesdIe 0nF RefdiI
March 10 1856 dAwly

j. ". JOhNATONs
INDERTAkEK, Corner VI johnson Ande
" Third Streets.
Carries tbs business II Undertaking In all its
branches lie has recently made extensive additions
TO his stock and perfected his arrangements in every
department.
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES,
impcryous TO air and indestructhe, highly erna
mented and invaluable for the preservation Of the
dead, well cofns of every style and finish fur
nishcd to order.
Ica~es and ariiages furnished, and the entire
rnngements of tha funeral attended to when required.
4 keokuk, April IL, 1855. dy
| WAGONS WAGONsl WAGONSll1
DL0W AND WAGON FACTORY, corner 18th
| aud Main Streets, keokuk, Iowa. Having
purchased tbs before named establishment and
made large additions to IL, we are now manufae-
turing Of the best OHo TIMBER including the sfedr
bent feiios no other imber fnr wheels being used
, in this establishment, j w AGoSS OF EVERY VA
RiETY, HACKS, PEDDLING WAGONS, CARTS
= WHEEL -BAERoWS, CULTINAToRS, AN
: PLoWS, in style and workmanship equal to any II
the Western States. As we use none but the bes
material, and employ none but the best mechanics
we feel confident of being able to obviate the nj
If eessity, to those who will give call, OF sene
,e ing either toChcago or Cincinnati for any artic
5 in our line.
h N.B.--A good stock Of plows and Wagons col
J. stantiy hand to supply purchasers at the shor
II eat notice. Those wishing 10 purchase SAY
e time and money by calling NJ the corner Of l2'
J. and Main streets, FREEMAN KNOW LES.
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n. II. O,CONNOR 4 hkO..
APOTHECARIES AND DR JGGISTS.
A P0THECARIES' HALL, corner Third and n
n johnson sta, keok uk, Ia.,are now in receipt
of a large and we'll selected stock Of Drugs,
Medicines Chemicals and Dye Stufs. Also, -
large assortment Of the most popular Patent Med
zines in use, some VI which they have the cxcu-
live agency Of; therefore would call the atten-
ION Of country merchants and druggists to the
Cur stock Of Perfumery 10 large and varied compri
sing Lubin's, Basins and jules Hauel's fine Ex-
tracts; every description Of Hair Oils, Pomma AIDES,
Fancy soaps, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brushes and all
powders used for toilet purposes.
Choice brands Of Cigars, Snuns, and Tobacco al
ways on hand.
EN- Physicians prescriptions carefully compoun-
ded al all hours of the day night.
Fabl6--d f. H. O'CONN0R BRO.
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Il. q. NJ q. II.

4. q. OF a. r..
DANNER Lodge No Is, I. O. Of q. T., meets -
- every Friday Evening, at Temperance N
members Of the order in good standing, are
invited to attend. -
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WAGONS, WAGONS wAGoNs,.s
CAnRnAGE MANuFACTOR y

CARRIAGE MANuEACTORY,
On johnson Street, between lst and I'd.
DY 0'BKiAN 4 CO. Having per- 0R0.
ID manentiy established oaneiss,f 3
in keokuk, with an ample supply Of S2
the very best material for the man
ufacture Of Carriages, Baggies, Digs and Hacks.
We are prepared To make all articles In our line,
the very best style and Of the choicest material,
ON reasonable terms and prompt notice.
MAY 25 ls5k--diy
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New Grocery & Provision Store.

New grocery x ETov1slon 6toro.
~ w. RUNYAN 4 co, having established them
". selves the south side Of Fourth street, near
- the Market House, have received large and well
selected stock Of Groceries which they respectfuf
lycail the attention Of the ctisens Of keokuk and
vicinity. Provisions and Feed of all kinds kept
constantly on hand. All articles delivered in any
part Of the city free Of charge. Idcc. ~, diff.
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u. A.. sAtsE1xos, wh. rInsEsnAS, wn PArvEksoS.
WM. n. PATTERSON u co.,
fyOlG1llSSlON FORWARDING MERCHANTS
~ Nn. 80 and 40, Lcvec, Keokuk, Iowa.
COnsignments II all kinds of Produce win receive
prompt and personal attention.
August ~, I655.-dAwy
y. R. COPELIN,
EyOkWARDIN0a and Commission Merchant, whole
i sAie dealer In Groceries and Produce, No. 81 Le
wee, Keokuk, Iowa.
n. B.-Particular attention paid to the Forward.
NJ basiHsss.
April IL, 16A.-dAw
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City Drug Store.
IA N = = n Ev y na N

IA NJ T. y NE y n Of DS.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
DURRoWs' Block, south side Main street n
ID keokuk. Having purchased the stock of ~
J. d j. q. Stewart and added IL 10 my previ- U
stock, and having ordered additional sup -
plies from the Fart, enabled offer t. the city
and country trade one Of the most complete stock,
10 be found in the city Purchasing glass, varnish.
es and other leading articles from the manufactur
ers, can sell upon the most favorable terms Il
wholesale purchasers.
Particular attention given to eompounding physi
clans Prescriptions. mchi sd
A COMPLETE assortment of varnshes, from tn
n Cincinnati and st. Louis M anu ufacturers, at
mehisd REYNOLDS, Drug Stare
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WILL dispose Of y Lease ior is In.a.as or .hc
/ WELLS HOUSE, on the corner II I'd and John
SON sts, easy terms to any who wishes to en-
gage in the Hotel business. The house has been
Thoroughly renovated and rehtted.
For particulars call and examfne.
July,dtf f.. MORGAN.
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TJAvING purchased Of B.A. Williams. his en-
i tire stock Of Groceries, We will carry on the
above business and cell at very low figures in order 10
make room for Spring stock. For extraordinary
bargains call at his old stand Manstrest between
4th and 5th.
Also the highest cash price paid for all kinds sf
produce. VII. AUSTIN kCO.
mchld
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ate Qitp
UloulHG, tsuHDArs xxcgsrxp,, J,
HOWELL 4 CO.


1e inserted on favorable terms.
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EDWARD 4. FOX,
Sssxtp survey

nFFICE in Kiibourne's Block, Main street, near
~ SECOND Lots laid out in Reds, kiibournc >,
and Ma.on's Additions, and any other business In
his line performed with promptness and accuracy.
kcokuk, June 10, ',6-d6mF
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J. w. Scroggs

| ]. w. 6cToggs'
LUMBER YARD. kEOkUk.
/ ny Conser, Street, between %th and 5th Streets,
/ Onorth Of Main street. A large assortment OF
! Lumber and Shingles, Of bes, quality, always on
| ha,a dawly
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O0n BOXES glassware and Window Glass nj
-OO REYNOLDS Drug Stare.
1OO D0Z. Fioyds American Penetrating Lin-
w ment, in quantities To suit purchasers.
200 dor. Esculapian Linimen,, and great variety
If Patent Medicines Vt
April 9, 1855. REYNOLDS Drug Stor q;
ARD OIL, spirit Gas, Linseed Oil, Copal, Japan,
IL Demar and Coach Nnrnish, ON hand and for sale
at II REYNOLDS Drug Store.
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From keokak to Chicago, Niagara Pals, Buffalo
New YORK and Boston. and to Gal.sburg,
kock Island, Fulton City ,Gacns, Dun
leith, Dubuque, s., Paul, Ac.. via
NORTHERNCROS RAILROAD.
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MOORE 4 HOOPER'S Giyceum Ointment, q de-
lNl lighiful article for chapped hands, lips ac. at
MOORE 4 HObPEK'S on Main.
noyI7 near Third street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09

The election in Kentucky Monday, was for
County officers only. The democrats gain gener-
ally and claim the result as pure indication that
the state will go for buchanan. IL so, fillmoro's
southern hopes arc knocked "higher than kite. ="
The following American maiorites are reported :
Bartlett county 200, Hunt $50, Harden 400, Boon
900, Frnnklin 200, Brant 80. Democratic najori-
tics Nelson county 28O, Campbell, Kcnton, Pen
dleton, Harrison and Brackcn, average $50 each.
In the 9th district, Moore, democrat, for circuit
judge, has 525 majority.
In Ioica, the election was for two members o.
Congress, all state officers but governor, legisa-
turc, &c. The Springfield Rspu5iicaa has pri-
waite dispatch which snys the state has undoubicd-
ly gone republican. In ten counties the republi-
cans have a majority Of 1880 votes. Timothy
Davis, the republican candidate for Congress in
the "a district, was largely ahead. private dis
patch says that Dubuque city gives a democratic
majority Of 800.
In Missouri, governor, seven members Of
Congress and a legislature which has two U. s.
senators to choose, was to be elected. Mr.. Blair,
republican, is certainly chosen to Congress in the
~. Louis District, and the private reports are that
Col Benton has also carried the state for govern
or. The Bentonians and Americans will pretty
certainly Together carry the legislature and unite
in choosing Mr.. Benton and an American as Z. s.
senator's Ewing is the American and Polk the
democratic candidate for governor. Pike county
gives Polk and the whole democratic state ticket
about 20 majority. In Marion county the entire
American ticket is elected by 800 to $50 majority.
Genesiesc county, Folks majority over Ewing
100; Benton only got 10 votes in the county ;
Monroe county reported $50 majority for Ewing )
Rails county, 200 majority for Ewing 81. Charles
county, Benton 200 majority; Ccle county, Polk
beats Ewing 800 and Benton beats Polk about 75
Howard county reported 200 majority for Polk
Clinton county reported $50 majority for Polk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-08-09
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Great Freshef.-The late drouth has been sue
ceeded by of the greatest rain storms ever ex-
perieneed in this vicinity. The great cry for rain
has been met with vigorous response, During
the night of Monday last the rain commenced fall
ing in torrents and continued with little cessation
for thirty-six hours. The ground having be-
come almost baked by the parehing sun of the pre-
ceding fortnight, the water was not readily taken
up by the earth, but most Of it escaped the sur
face at every feasible point. Wherever the land
was descending the water ran in streams, and the
smaller brooks and riyulets were swollen to rivers
of respectable size and unprecedented velocity
For distance Of forty miles north of this place
the damage done to railroads and highways, build
ings and growing crops is enormous, and greatly
exceeds that ofany similar nature experienced for
many years. The connections on the Vermont VAL
ley Railroad have been so seriously interrupted that
they will not be resumed until next week. An the
connecting roads have suffered to a greater or less
extent. The highways are only passable by ford
ing streams, detaehing horses and drawing over
carriages by hand. Communications of all kinds
between many of the towns in this vicinity are Sc