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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-12-11

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high q SOS.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-12-11

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- smsli TRUNK and bag, containing clethiuk. -
Trunk marked .cARsos, "a" Any prrsonlind
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dcc5d 81 Maiu-st
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

Now LIvING.-A contemporary says that the
boy is now living who will be the President of
the Republic in 1900. What his name is or
where he resides he does not stop to inform us.
He may at this moment be gathering pumpkins
in Oregon or peddling pop corn around Troy.
Daniel Webster once made "a new suit of sati-
metz by selling catfish at a shilling string
Wherever he may be, all unconscious of his high
destiny. he feels his divinity that stirs within
him, and grasps his book, thrsting for knowl-
edge His parents as they answer his endless
queries, rejoice at his developing intellect, yet
little dream that his will be great name among
men, known wide as the world.
Or perchance the hard hand Of poverty, or
the cold hand of orphanage, are moulding and
training him for the patient effort, that self-re-
lance and resolute will, that fit him for great
achievements He must pass through the school
that prepares him for his high career. In
his youth many trial and wrong must break
him to the hardness of life. In his manhood
many hardshps must be endured, many obsta-
cles overcome and rivals Out-stripped in the
race; the voice of envy and detraction despised;
and hatred and malice defed.
Through such school and training the Pres
ident of 1900 will doubtless come, and is now
coming. But from what condition in life, from
what part of our broad land no one can predict
or know, but Providence, who presides over the
destinies of all nations Rochester american.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
The Wreck Of the Propeller TOledo--An
ArvfxrI Scene.

Several gentlemen connected with the lnsu-
rance companies of Milwaukee visited Port
Washington to examine the wreck of the ill-fa
ted propeller Toledo. They described the scene
as an awful one. For two miles, or more, the
lake shore is lined with the fragments OF the
wreck, piled up, in many places, several feet
high. The propeller foundered at her anchors,
about 200 yards north and rs yards outside OF
the piers, and the tremendous violence of the
sea completed the work of destruction in a few
hours. The heavier portions of the hull have
come ashore in large pieces, but the upper
works are broke up into innumerable fragments.
All the dry goods and furniture boxes have
been rent asunder by the force of the waves,
and their contents riddled by the sand. like
sieves, and scattered far and wide along the
coast Some of the hardware. such as cases of
axes, DC came ashore whole, and were washed
by the sea far up the beach. Sundry barrels of
liquor also came ashore but it is thought $4,000
will cover the value of all that has been saved.
OF forty or fifty persons on board the the pro-
peller when she went down. only three, two
deck hands and a stecrage passenger were saw
ed. One of these deck hands, Aquila Clifford,
was on board the steamer Niagara when she
took fire and burned to the waters edge, off
Port Washington, on the oath of September
He is not over twenty years of age, and this
was his first trip. His second was on the Tole-
do which foundered very near the spot where
the Niagara was burnt. When the propeller
settled Clifford sprang into the sea and struck
out for shore. Presently he felt hand clutch
ing at his neckcloth, and to save himself, slip
ped his head out Of the ncckcloth, and saw it go
down with the poor fellow who had caught it in
his agony. With the help of plank Clifford
managed to get to the side of the pier; but he
had not strength enough left to climb He,
therefore commenced hallooing for help at the
top of his voice, and presently heard answering
shouts from the shore. Before help reached him
however, combng wave threw him upon the
| pier, and he lost no time in making tracks for
terra Grma. 1t is his impression that he will
stay ashore awhile this time.
We learn that, down to Thursday morning,
seventeen bodies had been recovered Of those
who perished by this awful calamity. The bod
les were picked up along the shore, south of
| Port Washington.
The crew numbered about twenty-five per-
sons, including Capt. Deusham, of Buffalo, who
leaves wife and child; George Hill first mate,
who leaves wife and family near Cleveland;
David Vance, second mate, brother Of Mrs.
Deusham, unmarried; Edward McManman, first
engineer, family near Cleveland, and B. f..
Stratton, second engineer, unmarried.
Mrs Harriet Frazee, of Milwaukee--former-
ly the wife of Lucius Wadsworth, deceased, of
BufIalo-was among the passengers, together
with three of her children. All were lost,-Cni-
cdgo Times
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

Boy BURIED IN WELL-A thrilling event Oc-
Cured in in Newark, N. j., on Saturday after
noon. Samuel Swan, an orphan boy, fourteen
years old, went down a neigbbor's well, eight
cen feet Deep with rope around him, to re-
cover lost bucket, but before reaching the
bottom the whole well caved in upon him, bury
ing him some eight feet under the stones and
earth. By calling him it was found that he was
alive and could converse with persons above:
He gave himself up in despair, but was OF
course constantly encouraged to hope for the
best, and assured that every effort should be
made to extricate him from his perilous position.
AS soon as possible, two well diggers were OBJ
tanned from a distance, with their tools, and by
great exertions about eight o'clock the boy was
taken out almost unhurt.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

SHOCKING CAMPHENE TRAGEDY.-The Phila-
delpha Inquirer gives the following particulars
of the late camphene tragedy in that city:
''On Saturday evening heartrending casu-
ality occurred in house in Johnson's Lane,
running from Third TO Fourth streets, which re-
suited in the death of three children. The par
ticulars of this distressing case are as follows:
Shortly after five O'Clock, lady named Mrs.
Andrew Moore, who resides in the house, John
sons lane, who was in the act of filling lamp
while burning, when one Of the children came
in contact with her arm and capsized the fluid.
1t Immediately set fire to, not only to Mrs. NJ,
but to all those in the room. The CONSERVATION
which followed was of q frightful character, and
created the most intense excitement. Every eff
fort was made by the neighbors to extinguish
the flames of the liquid fire from the unfortu-
nate little sufferers. but not until their agony
was beyond description. Their cries were heart
rending, and everything was done to alleviate
their suffcrings. Drs. Kammerly and Laws, of
the T. S. Navy, were promptly in attendance,
and did all that human skill possibly could to
allay the agonies of the sufferers.
The name of the unfortunate victims are
Ellen J. Lamson aged IL years. Emma IL
Moore, years; Wilhclmina Moore, years; Ra-
chel Moore, 3 years; Elmira Moore, an infant
Mrs Moore, in whose arms the infant now
lies. was burned about the hands and arms.
while Mrs. Moore was burned about the hands
and breast
As we have before said, it has seldom been
our painful duty to witness more distressing
scene 1t was one that sent thrill of anguish
to all present To look upon five innocent
children, all few moments previous in the
bloom of life. lying PROSTATE upon dying
couch, disfigurcd in a horrible manner about
the head, face and body, was sufficient to appal
the stoutest heart.
Three of the children died early yesterday
morning. The mother and father are both in a
very dangerous condition, and probably the
other victims cannot long survive.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

A SAD ScENE.-Thc Buffalo Express, of re-
cent date says that the office of the Southern
Michigan steamers, in that city, was the day
previous the theater of q scene well calculated
to move the most obdurate heart. Two young
men from Michigan came there in search Of
their father. 1t appears that he left home some
time last summer TO visit friends in New York.
His sons were to follow him this fall, make
visit, and return with him to Michigan. Pur-
suant to arrangements, they left home and pass
ed castward through Buffalo. On reaching their
destination, they learned much to their surprise,
that their father had left some time since to re-
turn home The painful fear at once flashed
upon their minds that he might have been upon
the ill-fated steamer Northern Indiana, as the
time of his leaving to return was about the time
of that sad occurrence. They returned to Buff
falo, aud at once visited the Office of Captain
Forbes where the papers relating to the lost
on the Northern Indiana are kept. They soon
found, in the proceedings of the Coroner at De-
troit, perfect description of their father, among
those who were lost and their bodies recovered.
The sad reality of his loss was then forced upon
them, and they at once bowed their manhood,
and wept like children at the bereavement The
stoutest heart could not resist the painful inhu-
ence of the scene, and more than one sympathiz-
ing tear was dashed aside from stranger cheeks,
at being spectators to the touching scene.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

PEACE IN KANsAs.-we copy the following
from the New Orleans True Delta:
How easy it is to restore peace and order to
community when the administration of its
affairs is conGded to resolutc, intelligent and
honest hands, the present condition Of Kanscs
is striking proof; for there, where anarchy
was supreme, the laYs set at defiance, authority
condemned and brute force Installed as sole alb-
ter of disputes and Misunderstanding, Gov.
Geary has in few weeks introduced different
order of things, and now, all is contentment, sub
mission and tranquility. The country has reason
TO be thankful that so happy result has been
accomplished, and neither Of the extremes who
made Kansas SO painful q subject for contempla-
ton has any eason to claim special triumph
over their opponents All appears to have been
settled in mild, conciliatory but at tue same
time most commercially resoiute spirit. aid
those who, regardless Of the rights and prlncl-
pies involved in the unhappy excitement, sought
to perpetuate trouble, no matter to what side
they professed allegiance, and who distracted
the community merely for mischiefs sake, were
quietly informed that they must either pass over
to Missouri on one side, or the free States on
the other and if they hesitated to comply, an
unmistakable hint, which accelerated their
movements was promptly administered. In
this summary and dignifed manner Gov. Geary
soon restored quiet to the Territory, and we an
derstand that at the land sales therein on the
18th Nov. every good bona Jfde emigrant who
desires farm and home in Kansas, viii, ir-
respective of his views on slavery, be equally
protected in his efforts to carry out his peaceful
and honorable design. This is as it should be;
is as every reasonable man, North and South,
desires it to be; for after ALL the contest was not
one, on the part of the South to force slavery in
to territory ineligible as a field for that descrp-
AZ - IoI,o I,f 10 inf
al rights of taking their property wherever sa-
very might be rghtfuly and legally translated.
That right is now no longer disputed, and,
probably with its full and distinct acknowl-
edgement, no more efforts will be made to in
troduce slaves into Kansas.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
GREGORY & SPARKS.
e. DE NG& CO,

e. DE YOUN s. CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Crockery
AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE
No. G5 Broad Street --- ------------ Nevada.
TTAs ON HAND the following articles which viii be sold
II at a small advance for the ready CASH
Fstrs f.stns Clear q G'I'e Por4 Gin id and whis1sy,
Extra Clear Bacon, Porter and Ale,
lard, in kegs and tins, Schnapps,
New Goshen Butter, Port and Claret Wines,
Cal Butter in S Il lob. tins Champagne Wine,
New Orleans Sugar, Tobacco, of various brands,
Crushed Sugar, Cigars
Bar Sugar, Barrel Flour,
China No. Sugar, $. R. Flour,
Carolina Rice Plain Flour,
China Rice Potatoes and Corn Meal,
Boston Syrup, Brooms and Shovels,
Lemon syrup, Hatches Axes and Files.
Assorted Syrups Knives, Forks and Spoons,
Black and Green Teas, Pick and Axe Helves,
Sperm Candles, Hoes,
Adamantine Candles, Hill and CASTLE Soap,
Can Fruits, in all varieties Lamp Wicks,
Starch Red Herring
Camphinc, Cocoa Shell,
Lamp Oil Tappoca,
Iron and Tin Ware, Indigo, Mare Nutmegs
Wrapping Il Letter Paper, Cloves, Ginger Alspice,
Smoked Beef Pepper and Mustard,
Cal. and Goshen Cheese. Cream Tartar,
Nails, assorted sizes, Salcratus
Shot, Powder and Fuse, Washing and laking soda,
Lanterns Vermicilla and Macarona,
Cal and Chill Beans Alackerel,
layou Beans Yeast Powders,
Ground Coffee, Pickles, in kegs and glass,
Java and Rio Coffee, Cranberries
Costa Rica Coffee, Tomato Catsup,
Dried Apples Pepper Sauce
Chill Peaches, Assorted Sauces,
Salt in sacks and boxes Pie Fruits,
Barley and Wheat, Quicksilver
Jellies and Jams, in glass lamp Glasses
Also a variety of other articles too numerous to mention
Our endeavors Shall be required TO please those thai
should favor with call for any of the above articles oil
we defy competition for the quality and PRICES OF ocF
GOODS.
Sc Al Goods purchased f us, delivered FIR EE
CY{1RGE and cih pIolotuatuy. go
T. DEYOUNG co.
N.vada Sart IS56-1tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

THE BEE.-This little busy body is now per-
fectly acclimated to California; success has
crowned the efforts to establish them f. G. Ap-
pleton, Esq, on the Almaden road, near the
city of San Jose, has collection that is cheer
ing to look upon. Long rows of bee houses
with their hives swarming with the busy work
ers recalls to our mind the familiar scenes OF
New England homes" where the bee-house IS
like the household god. Mr.. Appleton deserves
well for his efforts He received special pre-
MUM the present year, from the State Society.
- I'll FdrDlcy
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

AN EXTRAORDINARY DUEL.--We learn by
letter from Memphis, of the 10th inst, that
duel was fought in the vicinity OF that city on
the day previous. 1t seems that on the late trip
of the steamer "North Star" from New Orleans
to this place, two of the passengers Col. Charles
Burgthae. from Philadelphia, and Major Riegler,
of Boston, who had been South on an election
eering tour, and were old friends, having both
served in the European armies, got into warm
discussion, the one defending Democracy and
the other Republcanism, which resulted III Of
fensive language of apersonal character against
Col. Burgthae. In the presence of 80 many
passengers the Colonel felt it incumbent on him
to demand retraction of the insulting matter,
which being refused challange and acceptance
to fight were soon settled upon. Two Hungari-
an officers named S. Szalay and 7. Shultz, lately
in the service of Walker, in Nicaragua, who
were passengers on the boat, volunteered as sec
onds. Pistols and fifteen PAGES were the terms
proposed, but strange to say, the seconds, the
master of the boat, and all the passengers in
cluding many ladies, opposed the proposition,
and contended that the fight should be had with
swords. The Hungarians offered their sabres,
and the next day, on reaching Memphis the
parties landed, and procuring the attendance
of DIR. Hill. also a passenger on the boat, pro-
ceeded to some grounds adjoining the city, ac-
companied by many of the lady and gentlemen
passengers. The duel was then fought with
great ferceness, and resulted in the defeat of
Major Reigler, who by the superior skill of bis
adversary, received two terrible cuts, the one
on his check and the other on his chin, causing
him to drop on the field. Returning to the boat
the wounds of the Major were dressed, and a
reconciliation of the parties was effected.
Colonel Burgthae shortly afterwards made a
speech to the passengers justifyng his course,
aud defending ducling ON general principles,
which was warmly responded to by those pre-
sent. 1t is supposed that the wounded gentle
man would have replied but for the condition
of his chin.
Both gentlemen displayed great gallantry in
the field, and were triumphantly escorted back
to the boat by the spectators.-St. Louis De'n
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
NOTICE TO EAMsTE ERs.

JXTAGON ROAD from Nevada TO Downcyillc, by way of
w ROBINSON'S CROSSING.
This Rad is in condition and presents the shortest
route and road for Packers and Teams 10 all the va
settlements along the Divide between the South and
Middle and the Middle and North Yubas, by way ol Hess
and Emery Crossings.
The Road also affords the nearest route for Packers and
Travellers from Sacramento by way Of Bough Ready,
Grass Valley and Nevada and the mines further South to
Poor mans Creek Nelson's Creek and all the mining
.,on north of Nevada and Downievile.
This Road is easily Travelled a. that between Sacra-
mcnto and Nevada. -Four horses readily draw from
three four thousand pounds of freight from Nevada 70
the top the hill at Downeve, when the road not OBJ
structed by heavy rains or snow.
W. L. ROBINSON, Proprietor.
It,,n I1f, 1She-in-lyx
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
ROOTS AND HOES

G MAYERs 4 wM. r. COE (successors to p J. Esren-
>. schcd Of Main and Commercial Streets would
respectfully inform the public that they have purchased
the large and well selected Stock Of BOOTS AND SHOES
contained in the above establishment and hope by strict
attention business merit share Of the public pat
ronagc.
Having Just received frou San Francisco choice and
well selected stock of Boots and Shoes Ladies' and Misses
Caters Bsins Slippers, Chdrcn's Shoes &c., &c they
would respectfully invite all those wanting any thing in
the above line give them call they believe for
rcty quality and chea their stock is unsurpassed in
the mountains
Repairing the shortest notice, in workmanlike
manner and on the most reasonable terms.
:. MAYERS.
+ WIN. r. COE.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
GROCERIES.
SAN FRANCISCO GROCERY AND PROvI-
SION STORE.
N~~"~~V

small Profits and Quick Returns"
VTVHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT
the attention of the Families and Miners of Nevada and
vicinity TO their well selected stock of Family
Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Nc.,
Which cannot be exeed in quality and at the lowest pr-
affords unequaed facilities for purchasing by which
means we feel confident to be able give
GENERAL SATISFACTION AS TO PRICES.
We have also hand Mining Implements of best makers
n. BHote Keepers Restaurants and Country Dealers,
would find it to their advantage to give us call before
purchasing elsewhere
A. ALEXANDER.
n. B.-An Goods delivered Free OF Charge.
No. IS Broad Street Bicknells Bulding. 46-N
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

MANUFACTURE OF Mosaic PORTRAITS The
Papal Government has q manulactory in the
basement Of the Vatican in which large num-
Der of persons are employed in producing pic
lures for the adornment Of churches and for
presents to the crowned heads of Europe. They
are now engaged in making colossal portraits,
from the first Popes, to be placed in st. PauPs
Church, now erecting. 1t is intended to place
there q complete series of these portraits, from
the first Pope down to Plus lX, and to continue
them as long as the succession continues, places
being left for many centuries to come. These
motaics are made of u species of glass enamel,
manufactured for the purpose, and the different
tnts used in thcse works amount to more than
0,00G. 1t is requisite for the persons employed
to have great knowledge of the art, and dis
eliminating appreciation of the different schools
of painting. Some idea can be formed OF the
difficulties to be encountered in these produc-
tions, when it is known that from twelve to
twenty years are frequently occupied in their
execution. Their artistic beauty is unrivalled.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10

Mr. +. MAYERs late of Grass Valley, aud WN. r. Cor
formerly Of the Broad Street Boot and Shoe Store have
purchased my entire stock of Boots and Shoes and would
cheerfully recommend them to the public gentlemen
every way worthy their support and would respectfully
solicit for them the patronage of my old friends and custo
mers 1911 7. ]. ESPENSCHFIn.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
TRAVELLING.
CALIFoRNIA Stage COMPANY.

OALIFOItNIA SIACE NOItNE ElAN H
NHE STAGES of this Company will leave their ofce at
i Frisbies old Stand, Nevada as follows:
FOR SACRAMENTO.
Leaves Nevada at O'Clock, A. NJ and arriving at Sac
ento In time for the O'Clock boats for San Francisco
Also at O'Clock A. NJ, running via Auburn, as an Ae
commodatun Line to Sacramento.
FOR MARYsyILLR.
Leaves the above named Office every morning at seven
O'Clock A. NJ passing through Grass Valley Rough
Ready Empire Ranch and Long Bar, and arriving in Ma
rysylle at O'Clock p II.
FOR CITY, DowNnsy1LLE, PATTERSON; woIsKfs,
AooRE's. AND ORLEANS FLATS.
Leaves every morning at 12 O'Clock A. NJ
JAMES HAwORTH,
Pres't. c. s. Co.
" NcRoppR7s ACcnt Nevada Cu
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
KEYsTONE EFT.

THE SUBSCRIBERS having ina eonbsted their New
i Store near the foot Of Main aud Broad streets, beg
leave inform their friends and the public that they have
removed TO the above Stand where they are prepared
to serve their old customers and the public with
The Choicest Meats and Vegetables
which found in the Market and at prices low enough
to be in keeping with the times. 49,
We kill but AHseriean cattle of the best quality
and keep always hand good supply Of meats OF all
kinds KENT l. McALIISTER
Nevada August 20th lS46-46-f
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
LIVERY g. SALE STABLE.

MIN NTREE7, NEVADA.
- J. A. LANCASTER FORMERLY OF THE
H.. Metropolis Stable would inform his friends
Sf<A and the public generally, that he has added
A-lL-Q- extensively 10 his already Large aRd Ee
CANT establishment of Horses Buggcs, Saddles Harness.
&c Sc.-they prepared 10 furnish As 1Bc turn
outs b. fOnnd in tire State
Well trained and easy Saddle Horses week equipped
for ladies Gentlemen viii b. ready at all times.
long experience in the business aud earnest desire
TO retain the confidence Of his friends leads him 10 be-
lieye hc will be able to give general satisfaction.
Partic ular attention paid 10 Horses on Livery
Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the
use Of Balls, Parties, &c &c.
The quality of stock will permit to that those
-eckng pleasure engaged business would do well to
give US \ call. J. A. LANCASTER.
Nevada. Aug. 90. 1S56.-i6-n
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
W. s. McRonrRrs, Agent, Nevada. [tf
NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE.

NEVADA Is WASHINGTON STAGE LINE.
on AND AFTER JANUARY l. 1856, the above Line will
~ run follows:
Leaving the Office at Frsbes old Stand Nevada, at
O'Clock A NJ passing by Mountain Spring House, Morgans
Cold Spring White Cloud, Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving
at Washington by one O'Clock in the afternoon.
is the nearest and best Route to Washington Omega
Scotchnians Creek, Poor Mans Creek and Eureka.
Returning-The Stages will leave the South Yuba Hotel
Washington every morning at nine O'Clock and arrive at
Nevada by O'Clock P. NJ citing with the Cali
iornia Stage Co.'S Coaches for Auburn Sacramento arys
vile and Shasta.
ofico-South Yubs Hotel, Washington.
A. S. OllN, Proprietor.
w. s. MCRoBERTs Agent Nevada. (34-N
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-10
Fresh Meat! Fresh Meat!
CITY MARKET,

Broad Street, Nevada.
JAMES MONROE would inform his old customers
u and the public generay Iat he has reestabshed his
MEAT MARKET Broad Street. and ready TO iurnisn
good Beef Pork Mutton Veal and Vegetables as before the
fire. He viii be happy to wait on all and assures tne
fornia Nevada August 90 1S56--46u